These reproductions are inspired by dolls found in European and American households in the early 1800's. Head, hands and feet are constructed of a durable composition clay. the primitive body is made of muslin. The entire doll has been treated to a stained and antiqued finish. Hands are attached with ribbon and feet are attached with ecru ribbon. The upper arms are stuffed and attached to the dress separately. All clay parts on the doll are hand sculpted.
 
  This 18" tall doll wears a gown of pink rose floral fabric with an ash rose satin ribbon tied about her bust, and braided trim at the neckline. A pink paper rose and satin leaves embellish the front. Her brown painted hair is sculpted into a trio of sausage curls on both sides of her head falling from clusters of paper roses and satin foliage. Her eyes are painted