Masque HN2554, Royal Doulton Figurine HN2908 The series as a whole

The series as a whole has developed a loyal following among collectors drawn to Harper's elder character studies

The soft colors and graceful pose create an affectionate

the uniform that has become one of the most recognized symbols of Canada in the world

this 8-inch portrait figurine stands as a formal tribute to a remarkable life and a reign of quiet dignity that had already spanned more than half a century of British history by the time of its issue

and the dynamic pose suggesting carnival energy

Masque HN2554, Royal Doulton Figurine HN2908 The series as a wholeMasque (HN2554, Style Two) was designed by Douglas V. Tootle and issued by Royal Doulton from 1975 to 1982, standing 8. 5 inches tall as part of the Dance Theme series. The figure presents an elegantly dressed woman in a rich blue gown, holding a masquerade mask poised at the threshold of a ball, her identity suspended between revelation and concealment in that most theatrical of social rituals. Tootle brought a confident, sculptural quality to the