Pretty Ladies comprise one of the largest categories within Royal Doultons Collectibles and is appreciated and collected throughout the world. Since 1913, Royal Doulton has created more than 2,000 figurines including a variety of sizes and subjects ranging from literary and mythological characters to children and animals, and most notably Pretty Ladies. Pretty Ladies are hand-made and hand-painted using an extensive color palette, layered colors and brush strokes. They have a high level of detail with beautiful faces and expressive poses. Their flowing gowns; embossing; metallic accents; nail polish; jewelry; sculpted flowers; with often a toe peeping out from under the dress. Pretty Ladies are made with a translucent bone china body that adds strength and helps accentuate the decoration. The Royal Doulton backstamp includes                                                                    the figures name and unique reference number.