Lawton Dolls

Norma Davies: Jazz Baby By Wendy Lawton The year is 1930. The Great Depression caught the country unaware, but the Jazz Age shimmers on. The silent screen continues to weave its magic and showcase its brightest stars – stars like Norma Davies. Taking a peek into Norma’s dressing room, we see her seated at her striking art deco vanity, clad in a skimpy antique lace teddy, gold lame fringed peignoir and black marabou mules. Startled to see her platinum tresses we note the wig stands displaying a raven bob and an auburn wig as well. Norma winks. She’s as changeable as quicksilver. Her dress stands showcase some of the fashion art Norma is known for: a fortuny pleated gown of blush silk trimmed with antique lace; a fabulous black faux fur dolman coat and cloche hat trimmed with feathers; and her signature jazz baby lace dress encrusted with crystals and pearls. Black strappy shoes, lace and pearl shoes and her jazzy pearl and lace tiara all vie for attention. Norma Davies: Jazz Baby takes her place among the unforgettable handful of dolls known as the Lawton Masterpiece Collection. Limited to an edition of only 99 sets, it sells for $1995.00.

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