"Brielle" wooden pandora doll ...... SOLD

Aww I can't tell you how lovely is this pandora doll, my newest creation. Brielle stands approximately 21 inches tall. Her entire body is made of wood, except for her cloth upper arms. She bears a resemblance to the antique wooden pandora dolls, distinguished for the singular and fine painting of the facial features. All of her clothing and accessories are made with early materials and textiles, they are removable. Please scroll down to see step-by-step photos on how I have dressed her and all the details of this doll.  

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This time I had to take two photos of her entire trousseau, so you can take a better look:)

In the 18th century the very first undergarment women should put on was the shift, it played an essential role because not only it protected her clothing from the body moisture but also would protect her from the roughness of some fabrics.

Her undergarments (shift, quilted dickey petticoat and laced petticoat) are made of antique cotton fabrics dating from the Victorian Era.

I made a teeny-tiny needle to lace her stays; they are laced at the back. The stays are made of an early 19th century silk brocade textile.

Cloth pockets: 18th century hand block printed textile, I acquired this textile as a quilted fragment, gorgeous design and colors.

Hip pads: made of cotton fabric from the Victorian era.

Cotton and lace underskirt, dating from the Victorian era. All of her cotton undergarments are color antique white, not stark bright white.

The hip pads help to emphasize her tiny waist and achieve the desired fullness of her skirts.

Did you know that in the 18th-century Britain, women of the upper class worn elaborate aprons made of luxurious textiles, most of them showcasing intricate designs, beautiful embroideries with silk, metallic threads, etc. These accessories will define the status and social standing of the elite women. 

Brielle is wearing an amazingly beautiful apron featuring a delicate and intricate embroidery, dating from the mid 19th century, possibly made in India where muslin was often used for fine embroidery. Her bonnet and fichu are made with the same embroidered muslin.

Her necklace and bracelet are made of antique glass beads, beautiful Ruby color; the silk ribbons are dainty, made in France around 1920's.

Brielle is wearing an English Gown (English) or Robe a l’Anglaise (French) I made her outfit inspired by a gown dating to around 1760-70.  This 18th-century dress consists of a fitted bodice with an overskirt parted in front to reveal the skirt that is made of the same fabric. This madder brown cotton fabric from the Civil War era is simply gorgeous, it has a lovely floral design.

I made a hussif (sewing kit) for her: The outer portion of the hussif is made of a mid-18th century block printed textile, the inner portion is lined with fragments of 18-19th century textiles and with tiny silver spangles dating from 1780's. It comes with an antique pair of miniature stork scissors.

And last but not least are her shoes, made from the same fabric as her outfit, decorated with bow and steel cut buckles.