"Beatrice" 17 in. Pandora Wooden Doll....SOLD

 

17" Wooden Pandora Doll

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Beatrice is one of my latest wooden dolls, hand carved from basswood, beautiful age-related patina.  She is my representation of a British young lady from the 18th century. She is wearing a caraco jacket in chocolate brown and lovely floral spray design, English in origin, ca. 1920's. This fine cotton chintz is glazed and thus has a sheen. The quilted petticoat is a beautiful green changeable silk with a fine wool batting and lined in a pretty madder- brown calico fabric, dating from the Victorian era. 

All her clothing and accessories are made with early materials and textiles, they are removable. I have posted several photos for you to see step-by-step how I have dressed her and all the details of this doll. If you are interested in purchasing her, please contact me at:  soniakrausedolls@gmail.com

Beatrice has an extensive wardrobe and accessories, all hand-made and historically accurate.

Her shift is made from an antique cotton fabric. The shift is considered the most basic garment of the 18th century woman's wardrobe. It plays an essential role because not only does it protect her clothing from the body moisture, but also will protect her from the roughness of some elaborate textiles.

Stays:  Early 19th century French floral silk brocade textile. Historically inspired, these stays create the unique 18th century silhouette with conical torso and small waist.

I made a teeny-tiny needle to lace her stays.

Beatrice is delighted with her double cloth pockets, made from a lovely 1880's quilted cotton textile.

Her dickey petticoat and false rumps are made from antique cotton fabrics as well, dating from the Victorian Era. The false rumps were usually stuffed with cork, feathers, cotton wool, horsehair. Most of them have attached a cotton or linen panel to protect her from the roughness of these materials, so clever!

The caraco closes in the front with concealed hooks and eyes. This style of caraco jacket was very fashionable from 1775-1785.  I am so pleased with the texture and colors of this early chintz fabric. Her caraco jacket is fully lined!

Quilted petticoat: Beautifully quilted!  It has pocket-slits as well, so she can reach to her secret cloth pockets. 

Her fichu, bonnet and apron are made from lovely antique cotton lace and trims made in France.

I made a huswife for my doll and she loves it! It is made from beautiful early textiles, all hand sewn! It comes with a pair of antique miniature scissors.

Shoes: made from the same silk brocade as the stays. They are fully lined and leather soles.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

May Love, Hope, Faith and Peace reign

 in our hearts this Holidays.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023!

" Aimée " 18 in. Wooden Pandora Doll .....SOLD

Her name is French and Latin in origin and means "Beloved".  She is one of my latest Pandora Dolls I have made.  Aimée is my representation of a young Lady born in Britain in the mid-18th century. She is finely carved from basswood, fully jointed and she has antique glass eyes. I carefully gave to the painting a wonderful age-related patina. All of her clothing and accessories are made with early materials and textiles, they are removable. As always, I have posted several photos for you to see step-by-step how I have dressed her and all the details of this doll.  Enjoy!

If you are interested in purchasing her, please contact me at:

soniakrausedolls@gmail.com

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Here is a photo of her entire haute-couture fashions and accessories

Serene and enchanting!

Finely carved 18" wooden pandora doll. Her entire body is made of wood, except for her cloth upper arms.  She has beautiful antique glass eyes; her wig is made of antique mohair in a lovely dark brown color.

The shift, dickey petticoat, stockings and bonnet are made of textiles from the Victorian Era. 

 Dainty antique French silk ombre ribbons are tied tightly around her legs, just below the knees to hold up her cotton stockings. This beautiful diminutive silk ribbon was made for AU BON MARCHE Department Store in Paris, France around 1890's.

In the 18th century stays were commonly laced at the back or laced at the front and back. Aimée's stays are made of a beautiful 19th century brocade textile, and these have front and back lacing. I made a teeny-tiny needle to lace her stays.

Her cloth pockets and apron are a matching set, I used the same yellow silk fabric to make her double-cloth pockets and I decorated them with silk ribbon-work that features the tiniest chenille rosettes you have ever seen, French, dating from around 1880's.

The bum roll makes a great understructure to achieve the fashionable 18th century silhouette

Quilted petticoat: My doll welcomes another layer of skirt knowing that the winter months are approaching. It has pocket-slits as well, so she can reach to her secret cloth pockets! Beautiful textile dating from the Civil War era.

Skirt: French silk, 19th c.

 The robe à l'anglaise will only reveal the front part of the skirt. 

She is wearing a historical dress: The robe  à l'anglaise. It was the fashion dress of the late 18th century. The most distinguished aspect of this dress style is the meticulous fit of the bodice back. It has a front closure bodice, the pleats are sewn into the skirt, it is open in the front to reveal a matching or contrasting petticoat. This beautiful textile dates from mid-19th century or earlier.

I LOVE early embroideries! and this for sure is one of my favorites. The elaborate brightly-colored embroidery onto the golden-yellow silk taffeta is accentuated with silver metallic threads. Aimée loves her apron!

I made her chatelaine with the essential tools for her sewing chores: it has a pinball and a pair of antique miniature scissors. Super cute!

Entirely hand made with early textile and accessories.

And her shoes finish the look! Her silk shoes are embellished with silver metallic trim that dates from the late 18th century.

Anna Maria and her Round Gown: a popular dress in the 18th century fashion history.......SOLD

There were many types of dresses in the 18th century. The Robe a la Francaise, the Robe à la Polonaise and the Robe à l'Anglaise are just some examples of the most popular and historical dresses of that era. Because of their sumptuousness these fashionable dresses were worn in more formal occasions.

Anna Maria is wearing a Round Gown, a dress style that become very popular in the late 18th century (1770's -1790's) Although it was considered a day dress, it was also worn for some formal occasions. I have posted several photos for you to see step-by-step how I have dressed her and all the details of this doll.  

If you are interested in purchasing her, please contact me at:  soniakrausedolls@gmail.com

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12" wooden pandora doll. Her entire body is made of wood, except for her cloth upper arms.  She has beautiful antique glass eyes; her wig is made of antique mohair in a lovely dark brown color.

Anna Maria's haute-couture fashions and accessories

In the 18th century the shift served two purposes: it was worn as an underwear and a nightgown. Anna Maria is wearing a cotton shift, knee-length, it will protect her clothing from the body moisture and also from the roughness of some elaborate textiles, especially the ones made with metallic threads.

Dainty antique French silk ribbons are tied around her legs, just above the knees, to hold up her cotton stockings. This beautiful diminutive silk ribbon was made for AU BON MARCHE Department Store in Paris, France around 1890.

In the 18th century stays were commonly laced at the back or laced at the front and back. My doll's stays are made of a beautiful Victorian blue striped silk, and these are front and back lacing.

The bum roll makes a great understructure to achieve the fashionable 18th century silhouette

Cloth pocket: 19th century French silk embroidery

The dress has a front closure bodice, the back of the bodice is sewn to the back portion of the skirt.  A feature that distinguished it from its predecessors is that the skirt front is a drop panel sewn to two tapes which ties around the waist (like an apron). 

Her gown is made of a 19th century French block printed textile, lovely floral pattern in small scale. 

Apron:  19th century Ottoman embroidery with metallic and silk threads.

Her muff and shoes are a matching set, and they are decorated with silk ribbon work that features the tiniest chenille rosettes you have ever seen, French, dating from around 1880.