James

Name: Ruby Red Fashion Friends James

Made by and When: Ruby Red Gallery, 2022

Material: Vinyl, glass eyes, synthetic wig fibers

Marks: (Head Crown) 14B-P07 2

Height: 14 inches

Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Curly brown removable wig, silicone wig cap, inset light brown glass eyes with upper eyelashes, closed mouth

Clothes/Accessories: Arrived wearing only white underpants with clothing separately packaged for the owner to dress, the clothing includes: a dapper pin-striped blue and white button-down shirt, matching tan waistcoat and trousers, and grey slip-on shoes. Accessories include a rich brown tie, black leather-look belt, and a grey felt trilby hat ringed with a brown ribbon.

Other: Part of the Ruby Red Friends Collection, James is the first African American male doll in this collection. James has nine points of articulation to include articulated elbows and knees. This doll was sold exclusively through Happily Ever After online doll shop, limited to 100 pieces. Includes a certificate of authenticity that is numbered 003.

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