Name/Title
Desiree Florence Maranuk Collection Show-Stoppers DollEntry/Object ID
2026.255.01Tags
Florence Maranuk Collection, Doll, North AmericaDescription
Desiree branded Florence Maranuk Collection Show Stopper doll. The doll is dressed in what appears to be Victorian attire. The doll is dressed in a red long sleeved shirt, it is decorated with red embroidery. Around her neck, she wears a beaded gold necklace, she also has a ring on her finger, gold earrings, and a hat that is green and tied around her head. It is also decorated with red embroidery and red, and yellow flowers. Her skirt is green, the hem is decorated with red embroidery, it also has red flowers. The skirt also has two overlays, one is dark green with a red embroidery, and the inside features gold embroidery. The second overskirt is silver in colour with pink, green, and blue accents, the hem is also red embroidery and features colourful fabric flowers. Under, she wears white bloomers and a white petticoat. She also wears black shoes. The doll has brown hair and brown eyes.Context
The Florence Maranuk Collection is a prominent line of collectible porcelain dolls produced by Show Stoppers, Inc., a company founded in 1983. Florence (sometimes referred to as "Flossie") Maranuk founded Show Stoppers in 1983 after studying at Brandywine College in Delaware. Her first doll was debuted at the New York Gift Show, which helped establish the brand in the collector's market.Collection
Florence Maranuk Collection Show - StoppersCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
DesireeMade/Created
Manufacturer
Florence Maranuk Collection Show StoppersDate made
circa 1983Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Around her wristTranscription
"Desiree Florence Maranuk Collection Show Stoppers"Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a red long sleeved shirt, it is decorated with red embroidery. Around her neck, she wears a beaded gold necklace, she also has a ring on her finger, gold earrings, and a hat that is green and tied around her head. It is also decorated with red embroidery and red, and yellow flowers. Her skirt is green, the hem is decorated with red embroidery, it also has red flowers. The skirt also has two overlays, one is dark green with a red embroidery, and the inside features gold embroidery. The second overskirt is silver in colour with pink, green, and blue accents, the hem is also red embroidery and features colourful fabric flowers. Under, she wears white bloomers and a white petticoat. She also wears black shoes.Doll Features
Feature
Stationary Eyes, Sculptured FeaturesCondition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingMaterial
Fabric, China, Paint, PlasticColor
Red, Green, Gold, White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, BlackLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
March 6, 2026Notes
Large Misc Dolls Box 2Create Date
March 6, 2026Update Date
March 6, 2026