Best of 2021 - # 7

This is another doll promoted in 2020 that was received by collectors in 2021.  I remember when the dolls from the Dolly Days Collection arrived this past spring.  I kept thinking, "It's really too bad this wasn't scheduled in such a way that the dolls could've been promoted so that they actually arrived during the holidays."  It never felt "right" deboxing or displaying these dolls out of season.

From the three dolls in the collection, there was an obvious hit with collectors.  She is supposed to be the half sister of Victoire.  Here is Merry and Bright Della Roux in the box.

And a closeup.  This is one striking face!

This doll was a mini-giftset as she came with a second dress.  Here is a photo of the accessories (property of Integrity Toys).

I'm not a big fan of green in doll clothing, but this shade of green was perfect to reflect the holidays.  The fabric is very luxe and the details are beautiful.  The skirt is quite generous (I wish an underskirt had been designed and included to give added fullness when displayed).  She looks beautiful out of the box.

Merry and Bright Della Roux helped give the East 59th Street line more exposure, as collectors of other IT lines took notice of this doll.  She was an immediate sell-out.   Other East 59th Street and Victoire Roux dolls have fetched higher secondary market prices since the release of the Dolly Days Collection.  Regardless, she is a spectacular doll.   I decided to take her photo in front of a tree, so I could wish all of my followers "A Very Merry Christmas!"   Best of 2021 - Number 7: Merry & Bright Della Roux.