Photograph courtesy of Anita M. Ormsby
Name: Group of Johnna Art Dolls, Kalamazoo
Made by and When: Barbara Thiery Buysse, various years
Group Description: The one-of-a-kind dolls in this delightful group of Johnna Art Dolls by Barbara Buysse were made from 1985 to 1992. They are cloth with very expressive oil-painted facial features. Some are happy while others are sad. The hairstyles vary from wool, mohair, or molded impasto. Dressed as shown, the clothes are made from natural fibers. Their sizes range from 5-1/2 to 23 inches. All are stamped and numbered; some are signed by the artist. Some of the dolls have their own wooden horses, dolls, or flowers.
Slideshow (Use the right arrow to advance to the next image.)
_________
Your comments are valued. Donations aid the initiative to preserve Black-doll history.
If you subscribe to DeeBeeGee’s Virtual Black Doll Museum™ by email, be sure to click the post title in the email, which links to the website to view all text and associated media. Please “like” and share this installation with your social media doll contacts. To subscribe, add your email address to the subscribe or sign-up field in the footer or right sidebar.
DeeBeeGee's Virtual Black Doll Museum™ 