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FINE PORCELAIN DOLLS
Lady Eleanor
Standing Pin Cushion Doll
This pretty little half doll is Lady Eleanor. She is presented here as a standing Pin Cushion Doll. To add stability to the standing doll, this one is mounted on a square of marble. Her Pin Cushion skirt is created from Black Dupioni Silk with a red lace overlay and a black ribbon sash. This little lady has gone to a new home in Illinois, but I can make one for you in your choice of hair, eye and clothing colors. What a lovely gift she would make!! E-mail for more information or to place your order.
Daddy's Boy by Dianna Effner
Here is a new Daddy's Boy. He wears a human hair dark brown wig and has beautiful grey glass eyes. He was fired many times for a natural look. He has porcelain head, hands and legs on a weighted cloth body. Daddy's Boy is dressed in a cute little long sleeved onesie and pull on sweat pants, as well as a diaper. This little cutie has gone to his new home in Puerto Rico, but I can make one just for you. His price dressed in similar clothing is $275.00 plus shipping. We ship world-wide and accept all credit card payments through Pay Pal for your convenience.
Tom Thumb by Linde Scherer
Here is Tom Thumb as "Thumbelina", she measures 12" from the top of her head to her tiny toes. She has been loveingly hand painted and fired many times for a beautiful natural look. Thumbelina has a quality light brown Human Hair Wig and lashes. She has a porcelain head, hands and cute little chubby legs. The baby is dressed in a beautiful Cream Christening gown, bonnet, diaper, panties and booties (not shown). The gown is lavishly trimmed with laces, ribbons and tiny satin roses. Thumbelina has a weighted cloth body and she is ready to travel to be with her new Mommy today!! She is a beautiful baby and she can be yours for only $95.00 plus shipping, packaging & insurance. We ship world-wide and accept all credit card payments through Pay Pal for your convenience.
Sugar Britches by Boots Tyner
Hand painted with care and fired many times for a natural look, Sugar will come to you with beautifully painted head & hands, a quality blond human hair wig and lashes, she is 19" long. Your new baby will arrive at your door dressed in a beautiful Christening dress with point d'esprit lace overlay. The underskirt ruffle is generously ruffled with lace. Lace overskirt also has wide lace gathered at skirt bottom. Skirt scallops at the sides and is accented with bow and rosette. Rounded collar is edged with gathered lace and accented with a Venice trim with bow and rosette. Your Sugar Britches has a weighted body for that "real baby" feel. She's ready to travel, to her new home today! This is a beautiful baby and she can be yours for only $150.00 plus shipping, packaging and insurance. We ship world-wide and accept all credit card payments through Pay Pal for your convenience.
BRIGHT EYES
A darling little baby girl
Meet my little Bright Eyes. My interpretation of an original sculpt by Dianna Effner. My Bright Eyes baby wears a lovely Christening gown of white Batiste with a full petticoat and a darling little bonnet. There are yards and yards of frothy lace and sweet ribbons :& roses for trim. She has panties, a diaper, tights and booties. This baby has the longer arms and full porcelain legs. She has Blue Soft Glass eyes by Masterpiece Eyes and a lovely little synthetic Mohair wig in blonde curls from Monique Trading Company. She comes with her very own little Teddy Bear to cuddle. Please contact me for pricing on this beautiful baby.
KATHLEEN
My Newest Lady!
Presenting Keepsakes interpretation of Kathleen from an original sculpt by Thelma Resch. Kathleen stands 22" Tall. Wearing blue stone earrings and finger rings. Kathleen's costume is created in pale blue Silk & other natural fabrics by Australian Porcelain Doll Artist Jackie Bond. Kathleen has beautiful vintage blue glass eyes, applied eyelashes & applied fingernails. Her jewelry, created just for her of blue stones in gold settings, consists of earrings, finger rings and a necklace. She also wears a blue & crystal hair ornament created by Ceinwen Clarke of the UK. My Kathleen is truly an "international" treasure and isn't for sale, but I can make one just for you. Please contact me for pricing.
ROOSA
Darling little baby girl
This is a Keepsakes interpretation of Roosa, from an original sculpt by Pittu Nykopp. My little Roosa is dressed in a sweet cotton dress with hand smocking and tiny rose buds on the top. She has beautiful blue glass eyes and a pretty human hair wig. Roosa is holding her little brown teddy bear. Please contact me for pricing.
ELIZABETH
Another little sweetheart!!
This is Keepsakes interpretation of Elizabeth, from an original sculpt by Cheryl Pabst May. My Elizabeth is dressed in a sweet little cotton dress with embroidery interest at the hemline. She wears a hand-crocheted apron over her dress and a little crocheted tam on her head. She has a curly blonde wig and hand-painted blue eyes. she wears white stockings and black patent leather shoes. Her costume was created by Pat Bemis of Virginia.
JULIA
A Victorian Lady Doll
This is Keepsakes interpretation of Julia, from an original sculpt by Thelma Resch. My Julia is dressed in an imported Victorian style costume consisting of her beautiful white dress with many yards of ruched ribbon trim. The dress has an attached petticoat with loads of wide lace. Julia's Hat is covered with ostrich feathers and has pale green roses on the brim for trimming. She also carries her parasol. She has lovely applied fingernails on her graceful hands. Her jewelry, consisting of earrings, two finger rings & a lovely pendant on chain are gold and contain a total of six high-quality, genuine Peridot faceted gemstones nestled in genuine six-prong settings. On her feet she wears white handcrafted Victorian high-heeled, lace-up leather boots. Her Underwear consists of long drawers, stockings, a half slip and a lovely fitted camisole. She wears a high quality deep auburn Human Hair wig and has blue-gray glass paperweight eyes.
This wonderful Lady's costume was created by award winning Australian Porcelain Doll Artist Jackie Bond.
Julia stands approximately 38" tall on a heavy wooden base.
This stunning Lady is not for sale, however, I can create one that is similar to the beautiful lady below, just for you to grace your home!! Please E-Mail me for details.
A New Julia now at home in Iowa!
CHARLOTTE
A Charming Little Girl
18" Standing
This is a Keepsakes reproduction of an original sculpt by Rose Pinkul. Charlotte is 18" standing. She has porcelain head, arms, legs and shoulder plate and is constructed on a cloth body. Charlotte has beautiful blue hand-painted eyes and wears a pretty dress of blue with white embroidery. Charlotte would love to come and live with you and would make a lovely addition to your collection. Please contact me for pricing.
HALF DOLLS
Pictured Above:
Vivianne, Lady Eleanor Pin Cushion w/Standing Legs, Ellen & The Rose Lady Tassel Doll.
These wonderful little ladies can be made into Pin Cushion Dolls or stunning Tassels. These dolls are painted as they are ordered and can be done in your choice of costume & hair color. Depending upon the size of your order, these little ladies can be completed and shipped to you in five to eight weeks. I try to keep a few painted and on hand. Full instructions for creating a special treasure will be included with your order.
These little ladies are priced at $45.00 each (Painted half doll only) + shipping/packaging. Finished projects such as the Pin Cushion & Tassel Dolls shown above are higher in price.
Up to six painted half dolls can be shipped together for one shipping charge!
DADDY'S BOY
19" Seated
This is Daddy's Boy. He is a charming little guy, a reproduction of an original sculpture by Dianna Effner of Expressions Dolls. He is dressed in a cute little blue checked bubble suit that has tiny embroidered people on each lapel. Daddy's Boy is assembled on a poseable weighted cloth body and has full length porcelain legs and porcelain arms above the elbow. He has blue eyes and a light brown wig. This little one has gone to live with a new "mommy", but I can create one like him for you! Please contact me for pricing.
B. J. KENDRICK
20" Tall, Standing (Can be seated)
This is my B. J. Kendrick. This beautiful little Victorian "lady" is a reproduction of an original sculpture by Doll Artist Betty Bailey. My B. J. is dressed in a lovely lavender costume. The dress is made of fine cotton batiste and there is lots of lace and a hand-made ribbon rosette on her sash. She has pale green eyes and curly carrot red hair. Please contact me for pricing.
CHUBBY CHERUB
14" Tall - Seated
Keepsakes darling Chubby Cherub. A reproduction of an original sculpture by Doll Artist Kay McKee. My Chubby Cherub is dressed in a pink/white cotton print. She has a bonnet and panties to complete her outfit. She has blue eyes and slightly wavy auburn hair. Please contact me for pricing on this darling little girl.
HOPE
24" Tall
This is Keepsakes beautiful Hope. A fine reproduction of an original sculpture by Donna RuBert of the Doll Artworks. My Hope is dressed in a stunning golden brocade evening gown and carries a gold lame and velvet evening wrap. She has a pearl choker and pearl earrings to complete her look. Her sculpted shoes are painted gold to match her ensemble. She has gray glass eyes and reddish blonde hair. This doll is sold, but you can order one like her. Please contact me for Pricing.
IRENE
35" Tall (Can be seated)
This is Keepsakes Irene. A stunning reproduction of an original sculpture by Doll Artist Dawn Adams. Irene wears a Victorian inspired print cotton dress with a large lace collar and netting inserted into the yoke. The yoke is accented by a row of ruched netting ending in a Vintage Black cameo pin. The long sleeves of the dress are pin-tucked and have piping and lace inserted and end in lovely lace cuffs. She has cotton drawers and petticoat trimmed in vintage laces. Her costume was created especially for her Irene wears black sculpted High-Button boots. She has gray glass eyes and a Dark Brown upswept wig suitable for a lady of high fashion! This stunnin lady is not for sale, however, I can create one similar just for you. E-Mail me for details.
"KOUNTRY KALLIE"
24" Tall (can be seated)
This is a Keepsakes interpretation of an original sculpture by Jane Zidjunas. She is dressed in her cute denim cover-alls, red print shirt and her floppy "fishin' hat". If you look closely, you can see her sling-shot in her cover-all pocket! Our Kallie has been fishing all day and as you can see, she's been successful. She has blue eyes and auburn pigtails. This doll has gone to a new home, but you can order a similar doll for yourself. Please contact me for pricing.
"CAMILLE"
This is a fabulous lady doll! Camille is a reproduction of an original sculpt by Ali Hansen of Childhood Fantasies. She is 26" tall. Camille is dressed in a very detailed costume called "A Day At The Races". I used a pair of legs that had lovely High Button Boots for her pretty feet. Her costume consists of Pantaloons, a pretty petticoat, a ruffled taffeta skirt, Bustle, Jacket & Hat of Velvety fabric, trimmed in sheer pink ribbon bows. She also wears a white ruffled blouse with sheer sleeves and carries a parasol. She wears a wonderful black cameo broach & earrings to match. She has blonde hair in a very feminine "Up Do" and hazel glass eyes. This pretty lady has gone to live in her new home in Minnesota. I can create one similar just for you. E-Mail me for details.
NEW!! NEW!! NEW!!
Darling Re-born Babies.
For you to love or for your little girl to play with!!
More to come!!!
"LITTLE BOY BLUE"
Reborn from "Lilly" by Denise Pratt. He is approximately 20" long, has 3/4 length vinyl legs & 3/4 length vinyl arms. His hair is of the finest silky dark brown Mohair and is hand rooted. He has beautiful high quality gray glass eyes. He is dressed in a cute little blue jogging suit, white onesie, white socks & diaper. Click on the picture to see a larger photo of this darling little guy. He would love to come and be your "Little Boy Blue"!
Please E-Mail me for more information!!
DREW
Reborn from "Drew" by Heather Boneham. He is 19" long, has 3/4 arms & legs. His hair is soft and silky Copper Mohair and is hand rooted. He has beautiful blue glass eyes. He has a little blue bunnie onesie, a footed sleeper & is snug in his little cozy blanket. He wears a diaper under his sleeper. Click on the pictures to see larger photos of this little red-head. He's available!
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