A pair of pale pink silk slippers with two silver buttons on the front of the shoe joined with a silver link and cut-out moons. With leather soles stamped with crosses.

France and Marianne: Dolls for the Little Princesses

Dolls given by the children of France to Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret

SÈVRES PORCELAIN FACTORY

Set of cups and saucers

c.1900-38

RCIN 93171

Among the dolls’ trousseaux was a doll-size porcelain Sèvres tea-set. The tea-set was presented in a white leather monogramed case which was lined and padded in white satin, with a place to fit each piece. The maker knew the dolls would be travelling and kept this in mind for the case’s design.

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