Antique papier mache dolls
from the 1800's were the
inspiration for this doll.
Her body is made from
antique/vintage muslin.
She is weighted so that she
sits very well without support.
She has bare feet, with stitched toes.
I made her some wool socks
from a sweater I felted.
from the 1800's were the
inspiration for this doll.
Her body is made from
antique/vintage muslin.
She is weighted so that she
sits very well without support.
She has bare feet, with stitched toes.
I made her some wool socks
from a sweater I felted.
Her little pinkeep pillow
has an antique Thanksgiving
postcard printed on it. It says
"Thanksgiving Greetings."
She wears a brown leaf calico print
and pantaloons and petticoat that I made
from antique lace/linens. I've been
saving this particular lace for a
while for just the right doll.
The pantaloons are made from
that wonderful antique sawtooth
material that I purchased from
an antique dealer here in Maine.
I intentionally left her skin color very pale,
and antiqued it in the barest of ways.
Manyof the old papier mache dollies
have a very white skin color.
This doll is one of a kind.
I hand sculpted her head/shoulderplate,
and gave her hair that is sculpted as well.
Be sure to keep your eye out for her on Ebay.
Dixie, She is wonderful! I love everything about her. You did a great job in capturing that "vintage/antique-y" look. ~~Angela (your fellow VCD member)
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful! I love her vintage look coupled with the pinkeep pillow.
ReplyDeleteoh Dixie,
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful baby.
Each time I see an new painting or dolly that you have made, I'm totally amazed with your work, you do have such a lovely way of expressing yourself with paint and with papier mache.
she is just beautiful.