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TIP FOR VIEWING THE MANY ITEMS BELOW:
The items have been divided into categories to keep it organized.
• FINISHED ITEMS BEING DISCONTINUED
• KITS
• OLDIES, ORIGINAL SAMPLES
and FOUND ITEMS FROM ARCHIVES
• SOLD ITEMS
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See more Finished Items Down Below Under Oldies, Original Samples & Found Items |
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TINY DOLL
NO. TWELVE (2013)
AN HISTORICAL COLUMBIAN DOLL
For the 12th doll, I chose one of the classic historic cloth
dolls in the spirit of the many dolls made by Emma and Marietta Adams
who began making dolls in Oswego, New York in the 1890’s. Many
people become confused about the name “Columbian” as
it refers to these dolls, but the name came about as a result of
a doll, now known as Miss Columbia (now living at the Wenham Museum
in Wenham, Massachusetts), who won, in 1893, an award from the Columbian
Exposition of the Chicago’s World Fair. Columbia is the female
personification of the United States, so her name is quite fitting
indeed. My tiny version will painted to look like these well-known
cottage industry play dolls and dressed in one of the common styles
we still see on well-preserved samples in many museums with a fine
batiste pinafore over soft hand-dyed blue dress with ruffled bonnet and painted mary jane shoes.
The Columbian Tiny Doll was $250, now on sale for $185 (includes a free stand). Add
to Cart
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TINY DOLL NO. SEVENTEEN (2018) ~ A TINY FASHION DOLL - Pink Version
The next tiny doll in the series for 2018 is a Fashion Doll. This was requested by many for a long time, but up until 2018, I had not wanted to do such a fancy doll in this tiny scale in production. Most of the production was in blues, but later, pinks were added. She has ringlets all around her papier mache head with a bonnet decorated in silk rosettes that coordinates with her bustled skirt all trimmed in lace. A stand is included. This is the last one.
The Pink Fashion Doll was $250, now on sale for $185 (includes a free stand). SOLD
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THE TINY DOLL NO. TWENTY (2021-22) ~ THE 1830'S DOLL
Tiny Doll Number 20, again in the 3.5" size, is styled after the costumes of the times which featured leg-of-mutton sleeves and very wide and full brimmed bonnets. Originally, I planned on a subdued palette, but always hampered by available fabrics with a drape good enough for such tiny dolls, I turned down one uninspiring color set after another. Then I happened to notice that the purples, eggplants and greens of the ornamental kales planted in the urns outside my workroom door were just what I was looking for and more importantly was able to obtain the right colors in the right fabrics. The just-right green is used with silk ribbon around her bonnet and her waistband (can't be seen in this photo). Tiny silk ribbon rosettes on her gown and bonnet add the color pop.
She was $250, now on sale for $175 (includes a free stand). Add
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TINY DOLL NO. THIRTEEN (2014)
AN HISTORICAL BABY DOLL
Out of the list of ideas for this year's doll, I chose one
of the classic baby dolls from the very late 1800's into
the early 1900's. A bit later in time than my usual, but a baby has
always been part of the list and I decided to do it this year in
honor of my new, second and probably last, grandchild. The doll has
a traditional baby shape and is dressed in a lace trimmed extra fine
and aged white batiste bonnet and presenting gown. A sweet baby face
on the molded head with molded arms and legs and cloth body between.
An optional painted wood cradle with bedding will be available in
lieu of or in addtion to a stand.
The Baby Doll was $250, now on sale for $175 Add
to Cart
Optional Cradle is also available and on sale $32
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TINY DOLL NO. SIXTEEN (2017) ~ MAGGIE BESSIE
This next ornament doll will be my version of the rare Maggie Bessie Dolls. The Maggie Bessie dolls were made by the Pfohl Sisters (Maggie & Bessie), two Moravian ladies in Old Salem, North Carolina, beginning in 1893. I chose this doll based on the popularity of my Tiny Columbian Doll (#12 in this series) because the Maggie Bessies are similar in style and begun in the same year.
Maggie Bessie was $250, now on sale for $185 and includes a free stand. Add
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TINY DOLL NO.
NINE (2011)
AN HISTORICAL CAGE DOLL
This doll is a tiny version of my 12" cage
doll with a molded papier mache head and torso, jointed hand carved arms
and wooden slatted base. Her hands have individual fingers. Truly
charming at this small scale. I am doing a last batch of 12 before they are discontinued.
She was $250, now on sale for $185. Add
to Cart
Note: Due to my workload, delivery on this doll is delayed until late January. If pre-ordered, we will take a 20% deposit now and balance when sent.
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FROM THE NURSERY RHYME-FAIRY TALE SERIES ~ HANSEL AND GRETEL
This well known duo are also available as a set and come with their stands. Like Little Red Riding Hood above, these too have posable arms and legs. Gretel has her day cap and Hansel his own cap and leather-like suspenders.
Hansel and Gretel were $475 for the pair, on sale for $350 including stands Add
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FROM THE NURSERY RHYME-FAIRY TALE SERIES ~ JACK AND JILL
More of the nursery rhyme characters are the well known Jack and Jill. The two-doll set comes on a wooden stand and both are holding a tiny red pail. The inspiration for their clothing was taken from paintings by Kate Greenaway with most of the fabrics and trims specially hand dyed here in my workshop to get the look. Like all the other dolls in this Tiny Doll Series, these too are 3.5" tall. This set, unlike the others, will be limited in number to 24 total. $475 for the set on their stand.
This set is being discontinued. Last ones on sale $395 Add to Cart
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MISS LIBERTY
She joins the Valentine and Easter Girls in time for the Fourth of July. Like the others she is 3.5" tall and is made from my own original molds of papier mache with posable arms and painted in red high button boots. Her painted cloth tiara sits proudly on her head and she holds a painted wooden banner with "Liberty" engraved. Her outfit consists of underdress, slip, skirt with bustle and a tiny ribbon rosette sets off her bodice. She comes on her wooden stand. $250 Add to Cart
Miss Liberty was $250, last ones on sale $175. Add to Cart |
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THE HALLOWEEN CAT AND THE BAT GIRL
Two more Tiny Dolls in the holiday theme for Halloween, the tiny Cat Girl and the Bat Girl both 3.5" tall, a child dressed up as a Halloween cat complete with ears, a tail and carrying her tiny pumpkin gathering tote and her companion dressed as a bat with bat wings and the tiniest of masks. Prices for both (with stands) is usually $250. On sale for $195 each. New lower price $175
Cat Girl Add to Cart
Bat Girl Add to Cart
BEING DISCONTINUED - LAST ONES AVAILABLE and ON SALE |
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SPECIALS FOR THE MAKERS OF MY KITS - OLD DISCONTINUED KITS AVAILABLE
A continuation of a procrastination project to hoe out the many boxes of parts of discontinued kits and their finished versions mostly for cloth dolls. It is daunting to pick through deciding what can be sold or given away or sadly taken to the dump. These are some of much more to come as I get more time. When partially worked dolls are included, I figure there are those out there who know my work and can make use of.
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HALLOWEEN COTTON BATTING KITS ON SALE - half price:
The PumpkinMan and a Snowman
were cotton batting characters
originally taught at two workshops at the R John Wright Convention. More followed. Kits
are easy to make - the whole process is mostly gluing
(a tiny bit of easy sewing). All cotton battings are
pre-hand dyed for you. PumpkinMan shown at right, the Witch shown at left and the Halloween Cat shown center. All 3 kits were $58, now on sale for $29 each - half price.
Witch Kit Add
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Halloween Cat Kit SOLD OUT
PumpkinMan Kit SOLD |
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THE 9" BLUE COUNTRY CUPBOARD
From 1985 is this primitive and simple cupboard to make from plans that include hinges. Were $18, last ones on sale $15 Add
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SHEEP
PULLTOY
Sheep is modeled after my extensive collection
of antique sheep like him. I was inspired long
ago to collect these because our little historic
town library has a huge and wonderful similar
collection on display in honor of Acworth, NH,
being a real sheep town having produced more
wool for Civil War uniforms than any other single
place. Until very recently, there could always
be seen several hundred sheep grazing around
town. I always had about 4-6 of my own. The little
pulltoy has a molded body with batting to cover him, tiny metal wheels,
a bell and the rest is precut wood parts that
assemble easily. All materials are included in
the kit little guy to their dolls
or Santas as accessories. 3.5" tall at head. Kits were $78. On sale for $58
Kits for Sheep SOLD
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SPECIAL
EDITION PULLTOY NOAH'S ARK
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NOAH'S ARKS KITS BEING DISCONTINUED
This is a favorite revisited from
my old discontinued kits. This pulltoy ark set is very small
and is a good sized toy for smaller dolls especially the Early
American Series or even Hitty, but could be a good toy for
any size doll or Santa. Kit has pulltoy ark with wheels, Noah,
and 4 sets of animals on small bases plus complete paints and
instructions. A pretty easy kit in spite of scale. Ark is about
2 inches long and animals are less than 1/2" tall. Kits were $48.
Kits now discontinued and on sale for $32 Add
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PRINTED
DOLL APRONS - There is something so dear about doll
aprons, bonnets and shoes. These are aprons popular in the
late 1800's which show up on many antique dolls, notably, Izannah
Walkers, Springfield Woodens and many others. This is a common
design - there were many - that I adapted and now print out
in brown on extra fine overdyed batiste (for drape). These
are mini-kits to make your own with sewing template, instructions,
pre-printed and pre-overdyed (antique white) apron fronts plus
lining and button for waistband. Even Hitty has one her size.
THESE SIZES ARE BEING DISCONTINUED AND ARE NOW HALF PRICE:
• Apron for 7-8" dolls $8 Add
to Cart (3 left)
• 8-9" - $8 SOLD OUT
• 9-10" - $9 SOLD OUT
• 12" - $9 SOLD OUT
• 14" - $9 SOLD OUT
• 16-18" - $10 SOLD OUT
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MOHAIR FOR DOLL HAIR - This is a smooth but not the silky more realistic kind known as "English" mohair and therefore best for cloth dolls.It is slightly woolier than the English, but much easier to work with. You can see it here in auburn on a Basic Doll and it was also used for Lotties and many of my angels.
SPECIAL OFFER - I have a huge supply of the Auburn and Brown roving from the old days of many kits having it included in the kit supplies, and need to clear out some. 5 yard bags $10.95. REDUCED MORE TO $8.95
Auburn Add
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NEW BUNDLES
Good Old Browns. Have always favored browns. Pulling together 14 browns, some very much old favorites (in fact the top one is one of my own Little Prints collection), from my longtime collected stash is the next fat quarter bundles. All bundles are mostly the same, but one or two fabrics may vary. $39.50 ALL SOLD
Will be looking for new fabrics for a new bundle.
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THESE OLD KITS WANTED: I will buy back any kits (or the parts listed) that you may never get to make for the following Dolls. All pieces must be untouched (not worked upon). If you have any of these, please take a picture and send it and your information to my email: gailwilsondesigns@gmail.com. Once I agree you have what I am looking for, we can agree on how to pay you and cover shipping. I have many customers who would like these and we will need to make all new kits with the items.
• Springfield Woodens - Joel Ellis or Mason Taylor Styles in either size 12" or 9". Will pay $35. Must have molded heads and all wooden pieces plus metal hands and feet. No other items necessary.
• The 10" Molded Queen Anne - Molded one-piece head and body plus arms and legs minimum, other pieces from the kit appreciated. $35
• The 12" Wooden Queen Anne - Molded head and all wooden pieces minimum, other pieces from the kit appreciated. $35
• Also, any of the Wooden Hitty or Hitty's Friends (Joel Ellis or Mason Taylor) $35 |
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