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Porcelain doll 'Scarlett O'Hara' by Seymour Mann Connoisseur Collection

Porcelain doll 'Scarlett O'Hara' by Seymour Mann Connoisseur Collection

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History

This porcelain doll represents Scarlett O'Hara, the iconic protagonist from Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel 'Gone with the Wind.' Seymour Mann produced collectible dolls from the 1980s through the early 2000s, with their Connoisseur Collection featuring elaborately dressed porcelain dolls inspired by literary and historical figures. This particular doll was manufactured in Taiwan circa 1992-1993 and features the character in a green velvet gown with lace trim and bonnet, likely representing one of Scarlett's memorable costumes from the story. Seymour Mann dolls appeal to collectors of vintage porcelain dolls, Gone with the Wind memorabilia enthusiasts, and those interested in 1990s collectible dolls. These dolls represent an era when porcelain collectibles were highly popular home décor items and gifts. The Connoisseur Collection pieces are valued for their detailed costuming, hand-painted features, and nostalgic connection to classic American literature and cinema, making them sought after by doll collectors and fans of the beloved Southern epic.

Origin

Taiwan

Maker

Seymour Mann

Time period

circa 1992–1993