RARE~Bride & Groom Dolls Coverty,Rhode Island

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The quintessential definition of the term rare applies to these museum quality treasures. These are hand made Bride & Groom dolls of one Henry Matteson & Mary A.Ronse of Coventry,Rhode Island. Henry & Mary were married on September 2 1853. The dolls are simply fabulous with intricate hand made clothing and use of the the brides actual hair on her version. Each doll of Henry & Mary measures 10" inches tall and accompanies the original marriage certificate in the original maple frame. T are only a few known examples of these dolls known to exist.Those examples found in museums and private collections. is a chance to own likely the finest and last known examples in private hands.