This is another one of my William Higgs style dolls she is 9 inches tall so a very small Higgs doll. I am especially pleased with her she has a very authentic look ,very old looking. This is due to the 18th century Fabric I used as well as very old trims. Her dress is made from 18th century striped silk. This silk has some worn spots which you will be able to see in the photos I love this about it .This is exactly what you would expect to see if you had an original doll the old fabric would be showing sings of age and wear.I line the skirt with a tuquoise silk for stability. The trim as well is very old. the sleeves on the dress have the wide opening at the end with some very fine batiste fabric I styled the sleeve from examples I found in old painting of Lady’s in the late 1600′s around 16 77 0r so. Her hair as well was styled after the Lady’s in these paintings, with the small side curls around the face. I love the red color of her hair as the Ladies of the period seem to favor this color. She is a very sturdy doll able to stand alone but I have made her a stand for added support and to be safe.
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Hello, I am Pleased to announce my participation in the following show this year.
The Country Folkart Festival, Located in St Charles Illinois at the Kane County Fairgrounds
on Randall Rd. The show dates are September 17th thru 19th 2010 for more information go to www.folkartfest.com
I am very happy to announce that the Museum of Fine Art Houston has commissioned me to reproduce in miniature reproductions of their Furniture collection to be sold in the Shop at Bayou Bend. The reproductions will be sold exclusively at the shop at Bayou Bend I will provide a link to their site where you can get futher information on purchasing one of these reproductions.
Hello This is my newest doll she is made in the style of an early wooden circa 1680′s . Dolls of this type were made by Master Doll Maker William Higgs of the same period 1680′s and later in England. This doll has a unique feature in that her head turns left and right, this was rare in the originals and even rarer in reproductions . Her dress is made in a beautiful 18th century silk brocade of the highest quality. it is a lovely floral design that I have book matched . very bright vivid colors . her under skirt is a wonderful dupioni silk in a turquoise color that pick up the turquoise color of the silk brocade fabric. It is trimmed on the bottom with a shear embroidered antique trim. She wears a matching cap trimmed in the turquoise silk . her hair is in a period style. This doll was a joy to make . I hope you can see that by by her lovely face .The body is authentically made as well and true to the original look. Hand carve and painted. To leave a comment click on the reply box below. Thank you
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