France and Marianne: Dolls for the Little Princesses
Dolls given by the children of France to Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret
Cups and saucers
c.1900-38RCIN 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.