A sweet, vintage bunting for Baby Dear
Yesterday, I went to a doll show with some of my doll club friends. What fun! First, I found a flannel doll bunting which I knew would be a perfect fit for Baby Dear.
Then I picked up this lace-edged, linen hankie. In pink. I can just see it becoming a special doll dress. I love the crochet edging. And did I mention, it's pink?
I fell in love with this little bisque doll at first sight. She only stands about 12" tall, and has a rivet jointed, kid leather body. Her bisque head is perfect, but alas, she has lost her left arm. So I will be on the lookout for a new one for her. She still has her original, mohair wig, although it is a bit sparse. Nothing that a sweet, little bonnet can't remedy.
She was made by the German doll manufacturer, Armand Marseille, probably over 100 years ago, and is marked "AM 3200 DEP".
I have a delicate piece of pink handkerchief linen and some old cotton laces that I think would work up nicely into a new dress for her.
I bought this high chair for Sophie's dolls. She has a smaller high chair for her little babies, but her big babies just won't fit into it. So she was thrilled when I brought this one home. She immediately plunked my 20" Madame Alexander "Puddin" doll into it and it was a perfect fit! I may paint it, once the weather warms up. Pink, of course.
And last, but not least, a sweet cradle for Baby Dear. I believe I will be painting this pink, also. Or maybe white. And if I get really industrious, I'll make a bedding set for it. I have so many vintage reproduction fabrics that would work well. Baby Dear has a cradle "all her own" in the book, so our Baby Dear needed one too. It sits on the floor at the end of Sophie's bed. I love watching Sophie put Baby Dear to bed. Doll shows are the best!
How fun! What cute items you found!! (I'm sorry, the bisque doll looks like a POW! I guess you have to be a doll collector to appreciate the poor thing!) I love your vision for your new projects. So much to do, so little time, eh?? Have fun with those!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I suppose old dolls might look a little scary to people who don't collect them, but they really grow on you! It's really fun to think of how many little girls might have cherished this doll, and the events in history that she has "lived" through.
DeleteHello there! I am loving your doll posts. I was hoping maybe you could help me out? Does the AM 3200 have any other markings, maybe a bit further down hiding under the stitching to her body. I just bought a doll like this and she is marked 3200 and under that AMO1/2 DEP so I am wondering if this is the same doll. My doll needs a body and a wig. So if it is the same doll mold I would then know the size and type of body she needs! I hope you will show her again in her new dress. Thank You!
ReplyDeleteHi Shelley! So sorry I haven't responded sooner, but I just noticed your post today. I wasn't really aware that anyone besides my closest friends were reading my blog! Anyway, on closer inspection, my AM is marked AM 7/0 DEP underneath the 3200. Her head circumference is approximately 6 1/2", and her kid body (from her neckline to her toes) measures 9". Her head measures 3 1/2" from the top of her head to the bottom of her shoulderplate. Unfortunately, I have not dressed her yet. But it is on my list of things to do! Hope this informations is helpful.
DeleteThanks for the reply, just seen it here today. I recently pulled out my doll. She is still a mystery and still needs a body. But I will keep trying. Going to catch up on your doll post while I'm here. Take Care and thanks for the information it is very helpful.
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