Mabel enjoys a moment, wistfully thinking of her family of kitties whom she's loves so much. She is dressed in a simple house dress that is designed to show her slip and bra straps. She sits in a wonderfully tattered and distressed chair proped up by a soup can. Her hair in rollers, Mabel is so happy she could "Purr". $360
Arrabelle and Martha are devising a plan before starting out for a shopping day at the market. Mr Brimbley, the Butcher, always tips the scale on the rib roast.
They are determined to get a fair price today. Martha is clad is a beautiful walking suit made of antique silk taffeta skirt with a tailored dupioni jacket trimmed in velvet. Arrabella also wears a walking suit with a soft pastel silk striped skirt and complementary colored jacket with ruffled trimmed edging. Both ladies are accessorized with matching bags and hats and fine jewelry.Arrabelle carries a lovely handcarved walking stick.
$250 each
Christmas time..time for play.
Jimmy is busy playing with his new train set, Patty is all tangled in the trimmings of the tree and Hank is showing off as usual. All the children are clad in modern clothing with real leather shoes or sneakers. Each doll is fully poseable but Hank has been sculpted and balanced to stand unassisted on his hands.
Sold individually....... $200 each
Oh boy...Walter's a bit under the weather. Poor Myra's gonna be waiting on him hand and foot! Walter is soaking his feet in warm water with the ice pack atop his head while grasping the quilt tightly. His mouth is agape exposing tiny teeth and tongue. He's clad in his nightshirt of woven cotton and a small calico print that replicates a quilt. He's permanently affixed to the chair. Myra is clad is a cotton print, with delicate folds that drape to the floor. Her apron is open weave cotton. Beautifully style hair pulled into bun with tiny tendrils flowing aroung her beautfully sculpted face which is full of concern for poor Walter. Sold as a set.....$425
Violet is concentrating on her pattern..the stitches are so darn tiny. Violet is beautifully sculpted to appear realistic in her task of quilting. Her eyes are downcast, her hand holds a tiny needle as she reaches for the spool of thread. She is dressed in a simple day dress made of a tiny cotton print and trimmed with many details.
Her hair is done in an upward style with salt and pepper coloring. Sold with the quilt rack. handcrafted by Marcella Hillhorst of Holland..........................................$250
Well, it's time for that dreaded haircut. Dad thinks of himself as a good barber, but Tad doesn't think so..it's "shear agony"! Dad is clad in a beautiful, tiny men's suiting print, white dress shirt. He has a serious , intent look on his face as evidenced by his tongue sticking out. His hands are expertly sculpted to hold a pair of shears that really cut! Tad is dressed in knickers, leather boots with laces, real stockings and a cotton muslin shirt. He's permanently affixed to a weathered bench that holds a basin filled with water and sponge. Beside the bench is a fruit crate that holds a pitcher of water that has spilled onto the floor. Wonderful vignette sold as shown.......$450
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Milady is being assisted getting dressed for the evening's social gathering with friends. She wears a Swiss Batiste slip trimmed with french cotton lace. Her corset is made of silk. She wears a fine bejeweled necklace with matching earrings. The handmaiden is busy tightening the laces of the corset for a perfect fit. She's wears a uniform made of silk with a Swiss eyelet apron and mob cap. Each doll has a marvelous expressive face.
Each doll is sold individually...$250
These girls are having a great time at the beach. Notice how each has been specially sculpted and posed to convey action. They are full body sculpts and stand on their own. Each face is full of expression especially Dosie as she struggles to get up from the sand. They are dressed in summer beach attire with towels and totes. These are sold individually or as a set.
1 doll is $250
4 dolls are $900
Walter is taking a pause from a very exhausting chore...yard work. He's a special commission from a client who remembers him fondly from her childhood.
Walter and rake............$195.
This is a special commission for a special friend. They represent her daughter Michelle and her futre son-in-law, Kevin. Barbara provided me with a photograph and a picture of the wedding dress and I attempted to replicate their likeness and the gown.. CLICK on the picture and you'll see the photo of them with the dolls.
Roger has just chop several cords of wood for his fireplace.worked up a bit of sweat. Roger is appropriately clad for the task. He wears very fine corduroy, a beautiful small print flannel shirt rolled at the elbows and a knitted cap. His boots are genuine leather with real laces. Details abound As shown............$230.
Dorthea is busy preparing for her garage sale. Lots of goodies to be sold. She's costumed in a very casual skirt and blouse with a nice knit sweater. She wears pink leather shoes. Sabrina likes to help. She's donating her Monoply game. Sabrina wears a beautiful silk burgundy dress with tiny tucks in the bodice and flounce capped sleeves. She wear real socks and leather shoes.
