Thursday, June 27, 2013


Civil War era China head doll
repaired and rebodied


poor dear is all broken up and glued years ago


in her old body she was 19" long


superglue the pieces to secure them for more 
agressive reinforcement

air dry sculpey was used to fill in missing pieces





epoxy glue to strengthen the underside
with patches and 4 layers of  epoxy glue
 


new body with tea stained arms
she is now 25"
ready and waiting for new clothes


working on a pinner apron pattern.


Doll completed
new body and clothes.
fabrics used were Civil War era replicas.
she is holding a sweet  vintage doll hat.


Ive named her Fran.



the value of my doll is greatly reduced due to her damage.
but it fun to see her sister on Ruby Lane


http://www.ebay.com/itm/c1860-German-Antique-23-CHINA-Head-LADY-Doll-Original-Cloth-Body-Pretty-/231014134816?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c983f420