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Queen of Hearts, Alice in Wonderland, and the White Rabbit

Queen of Hearts, Alice in Wonderland, and the White Rabbit, an ultra-limited-edition boxed doll set presented at the Maryland Society of Doll Collectors’ 2020 “Wonderland” luncheon. #aliceinwonderland #blackporcelaindoll #limitededitiondolls #artistdolls #goldiewilsondolls #marylandsocietyofdoll collectors #souvenirdoll #luncheondoll

Carolyn

Name: Carolyn Made by and When: Carolynne White, 1998 Material: Paper clay (head and shoulder plate), cloth body, arms, and legs with wired armature in the arms; pulpboard and wire for the doll stand Marks: Carolyn/©1994/1998/Caron Enterprises Height: 37 inches Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Synthetic handmade wig has multiple braids, brown painted eyes, closed mouth Clothes/Accessories:Continue reading “Carolyn”

Cernit Dolls by Sarah Niemela

Name: Dolls by Sarah Niemela (Aisha, a doll with a doll, and Tinashe*) Made by and When: Sarah Niemela, 2021 Material: Cernit (a modeling clay) Marks: Hand-signed by the artist with the year made on a signature strip attached to the dolls’ waist in the back Height: 8 inches (unjointed) Hair, Eyes, Mouth: The artistContinue reading “Cernit Dolls by Sarah Niemela”

She Wears it Well

Name: She Wears It Well Made by and When: Frantz Brent-Harris of Sona Dolls, 2017 Material: Resin and silk with a steel base Height: 3 feet Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Natural texture fibers create an upward Afro/brown painted eyes with applied eyelashes/closed mouth with luscious red-painted lips Clothes: Elaborate headdress of a red slave ship with red chainsContinue reading “She Wears it Well”

Hallelujah Sisters Esta, Vesta, and Rose

Name: Hallelujah Sisters Esta, Vesta, and Rose Made by and When: Wyatt Hicks, 2015 Material: Sculpey, cloth, and wire Height: 6 inches Hair, Eyes, Mouths: Hats cover their hairless heads, and their faces are without features. Clothes: Yellow knit dresses and floppy hats Other: Limited-edition posable praise dancers sold in sets of three, inspired byContinue reading “Hallelujah Sisters Esta, Vesta, and Rose”

Walnut Baby

Name: Walnut Baby Made by and When: Floyd Bell, 2000 Material: Walnut wood with spring joints Marks: ©Floyd Bell (other indiscernible markings) / 2000 Height: 12 inches Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Black painted carved dots in the head represent curls/brown painted eyes/smiling mouth Clothes: White gown with light blue ribbon at the neck with lace trim at theContinue reading “Walnut Baby”