"Marjolaine", 2009
I have ten new dolls that will be available for sale in my Etsy Shop on Saturday morning (December 19th) at 6:30am Pacific/9:30am Eastern time. If you are new to my shop updates, please note that you will need to keep refreshing the Etsy Shop page until you see the dolls appear. Dolls are sold on a first come, first serve basis (see my shop policies section regarding pricing, shipping, etc.). Dolls will be sent Priority mail (tracking + insurance) to make it by Christmas eve (according to USPS shipping dates..no guarantee though).. International orders will be sent via First class International w/out insurance (unless requested).
Doll description is listed below (more info on doll construction is listed in my shop policies section).
Wishing everyone a happy and safe New Year ahead!
These handmade art dolls, average about 16" in length. Their asymmetrical outfits are made entirely from antique & vintage fabrics including organdy, silk tulle, silk, lace and lamé. Six of the dolls have bodices made of vintage silver lame adorned with
1920s Diamante Glass Stones. The other four have bodices made from 18th century Spitalfields silk brocade. I like using very old fabrics with a history, so you will find that there is some discoloration, tears, holes and creases in the delicate materials. I left some of those flaws in each of the dolls outfits as it lends to the 'dolls in the attic' look.
Their hair is made of wispy English viscose and is adorned with antique tinsel. All of the flowers in their hair are antique and vintage stock Their gloves are painted on as are their boots
Each doll has a tiny hook embedded hook into her back in case you wish to display her on the wall or as a framed piece. Please note that the dolls do not stand on their own and must be propped up carefully when sitting. They should displayed away from heat and sunlight. The dolls are varnished but I do add on a bit of watercolor at the end (they each have a little metallic gold eyeliner this time), so it's best not to touch their faces.
No. 1~Bernadette
No. 2~Clementine
No. 3 Oona
No. 4~Heloise
No. 5~Esme
No. 6~Isadora
No. 7~Bebe
No. 8~Constance
No. 9~Floria
No. 10~Imogen
"Talitha", 2011
