Isadora is now SOLD. Thank you so much for coming to look at her!
I’ve had some requests for additional photos of Isadora, which made her blush! Once she overcame her shyness, she was happy to pose in front of the cameras for a few more shots. She is sitting on an unfinished antique quilt top that has quite a bit of plum colored fabric in it. I think I probably have enough to make two dresses 🙂
If you would like more information about Isadora you can read her official write up on my website or you may email or call me with questions. Paula@asweetremembrance.com 860-355-5709.
Meet Sharon’s doll. She is the first doll that I’ve made from this mold of a very special early Izannah walker doll.
This is one of the new dolls that I made for the UFDC convention. I love this doll! She is a reproduction of a wonderful early Izannah Walker doll. The original doll is simply awe inspiring, with many amazing differences from Izannah’s slightly later dolls. Because this is the oldest Izannah Walker doll that I have had the privilege of studying, I have decided to simply refer to her and this mold as Izannah.
Izannah left today for her new home. Sharon purchased her at the San Antonio convention, and ordered custom made shoes for her ; so I got to have the pleasure of her company for a bit longer as I stitched her stockings and yellow leather shoes!
If you look closely you will see that the lines around the eyes of this doll are thinner than those of later dolls and brown rather than black.
Notice the difference in the way these ringlets are painted, including the tiny little waving tendrils at the bottom of the curls.
This doll has a very interesting seam line at the bottom of the hairline. The stockinette at the back of the head is a wider rib than that on the front of the head and back of the neck.
This is a very accurate reproduction of the paint surface found on the original doll.
As you can probably tell, this is a large doll. The original is 22-1/2 inches tall. My reproduction grew a 1/2 inch and measures 23 inches high. She has been bragging to me that it is because she has better posture 🙂
This was a fascinating reproduction to make and I am already eagerly looking forward to making another one!
I have just listed three new dolls for sale. Two of the dolls are available on my website, Paula Walton’s A Sweet Remembrance. The third doll is listed on eBay because I know that some people, who haven’t purchased from me before, find the buyer protection programs on eBay comforting.
ISADORA IS NOW SOLD – THANK YOU! Meet Isadora, she is the very first doll made from one of my three new molds. She has a sweetly rounded head and features. Her paint is lightly distressed to give her the aged appearance of the original she was reproduced from. I made Isadora’s dress from a very old wool challis paisley shawl. She has an antique bar pin at the center of her neckline.
IZZYBELLE #2 SALE PENDING – Thank you for looking!!!
THIS LITTLE IZZY B. HAS FOUND A WONDERFUL NEW HOME, BUT IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN IZZYBELLE TO CALL YOUR OWN, YOU MAY PLACE A CUSTOM ORDER BY GIVING ME A CALL OR EMAILING ME. ❤
Little Izzybelle is just 14 inches tall and is the second doll I’ve made from this new mold. I’m sure you all recognize her from her resemblance to her sister 🙂 I’m in the midst of finishing her dress, which will hopefully be done tomorrow. In the mean time you can get a good view of her undergarments in these photos. Beneath all the layers of white cotton and lace she has an antique blue glazed cotton second skin.
As always you may put Isadora and Izzybelle on lay-away with terms to fit your budget, or you may use Paypal, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, a personal check or a money order.
Isabeau #4 SOLD – THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY TO MEET ISABEAU #4
Isabeau #4 WAS LISTED ON EBAY, BUT HAS NOW SOLD. I love her sweet, shy expression and the way her head cocks slightly to one side, as if she is bending nearer to listen to secrets being whispered in her ear. She is wearing a dress made from a rare piece of c.1850 double violet fabric. The dress has one growth tuck in the skirt and a false hem made from antique purple and white polka-dot fabric. If you would like to know more about Isabeau #4 you may email me at paula@asweetremembrance.com.
Izzybelle loved the excitement of the convention and getting to meet new friends!
Arriving at the J. W. Marriott hotel where the 2014 UFDC convention was held.The 2014 United Federation of Doll Clubs convention in San Antonio, TX.The escalator down to the hotel convention center.
These are some of Izzybelle’s favorite dolls that were on display in the competitive exhibits and special exhibits at the convention.
The UFDC’s Miss Unity on display in the special exhibits at the 2014 convention.Shirley Temple in the special Texas exhibit at the 2014 UFDC convention.Do you recognize him? Santa was part of the special exhibit of German dolls at the 2014 UFDC convention.Of course Izzybelle adored this wonderful Beecher Baby on display in the competitive exhibit at the 2014 UFDC convention.Wonderful early wooden dolls at the UFDC 2014 convention competitive exhibit.Papier-mache dolls at the 2014 UFDC convention competitive exhibit.This is my table in the Artist’s Showcase section of the salesroom at the convention.
A very, very nice convention attendee brought two of Izzybelle’s cousins, a pair of post patent Izannah Walker dolls, down to meet Izzybelle and the rest of my dolls. It was amazing to get to see them in person!
A pair of boy and girl post patent Izannah Walker dolls.A close up of the very sweet faces of two later Izannah Walker dolls.Izzybelle’s very favorite part of the convention was meeting Ismay and inviting her to come home with us!!! Here they are in our hotel room patiently waiting for us to finish packing…Leaving the convention and heading to Fredricksberg!
Izzybelle and I had a fantastic time at the UFDC convention. We did have to say good bye to some of Izzybelle’s sisters, who found new homes, which made Izzy B. sad. However she brightened right up when she found out that Ismay was coming home with us to join our family ❤ ❤ ❤
It’s getting late and Izzybelle is up way past her bedtime, so she will have to tell you all about her adventures in Fredricksberg tomorrow!
Izzybelle is not at all sure she enjoyed her trip to Cascade Caverns… there was a scary dinosaur and the cave was dark! Since she isn’t very old, I suppose it’s not all that surprising that she felt that way. I’m older and bigger, so I loved the cavern! Izzybelle preferred the four missions we visited in the afternoon. She said that she felt right at home there.
Lunch break 🙂
… and now it is time for Izzybelle to head off to bed. Tomorrow will be another busy day!
Izzybelle is strapped into her carrier so that she can see all the sights in San Antonio and at the UFDC Convention!
Izzybelle is very excited to be going on her first vacation! I’ve promised her that if she is a good girl she can go sightseeing and visit with all of the other dolls that are going to be in San Antonio this week. If you would like to read about what Izzybelle and I are doing at the convention, check back here during the week or stop by facebook or Pinterest to see Izzybelle’s posts.
A huge thank you to everyone for your patience while I’ve been getting ready for the convention. I know that I owe several of you photos of fabric swatches! While I’m in Texas you may still email me or you can call 860-355-5709 if you need to reach me and my family will to relay your message to me.
If you will be attending the convention please stop by my table at the Artist’s Showcase in the UFDC Salesroom on Saturday the 19th from 12:00 -7:00 to say hi!
Last spring Mary and her antique Izannah Walker doll, Anna, came to visit. We had a wonderful day with Anna and spent several hours planning a special reproduction of Anna to add to Mary’s impressive doll collection. Mary has been amazingly patient, as I obsessed over all the fine details necessary to accurately reproduce a younger “sister” for Anna. I have to admit that it was a slightly daunting task, as the two dolls will be living in the same household and needed to be exactly the same size, so that they can share clothes. I wound up making numerous legs and feet before I was confident that I had correctly gotten Anna’s tiny bare feet just right!
Mary found the antique lace to trim this pinafore. If you look closely you can see the pattern of tiny blue stars in the lace.
Mary also bought the antique blue trim that is around the neckline and sleeves of this dress.I cartridge pleated the skirt of this dress. Mary requested thumbs that are folded close to the palms of the hands.
May 30th – a few more photographs to share…
This photo shows removable sleeves worn with the brown print dress.
Today the dolls and I have had to bid farewell to Cindy’s doll. The girls were all sad to see her go, especially her older sister Isabeau…
” Did you remember to pack everything? Have you got your red dress… and both of your shoes?”“Is this box comfy enough? It’s going to be a long trip!”“What do you suppose it’s like in Minnesota?” “I’ve heard that it gets very cold there, so promise me you will wrap up well & keep warm.”“I’m going to miss you!” “Me too!” “Promise you’ll write?” “Everyday, I promise!”“I love you!”
Even though Isabeau found it hard to say good-bye she knows in her heart that her younger sister is going to a good home where she will be loved, especially after I let her read the letter that I just received.
“Dear Paula,
The best surprises are those that unfold gradually. The process of making “Cindy’s Doll” has been all I imagined and hoped for when I first called you last November. Once I’d set things in motion I watched with much satisfaction as Cindy studied her choices, showed them to (our daughters) and me, and after due consideration, settled on one or another.
When “Cindy’s Doll” is actually here in hand she will become part of a loving family. I will be sure to let you know when Cindy has chosen her name. We’ve had several discussions of names, but need to hold her and know her to find out which name is really hers.
To you I extend my compliments on your skill and creativity. To take an almost forgotten art and bring it back to life as you have, mainly by just “figuring it out” with hand and eye and inner motivation is a gift, and I thank you for sharing it with us.
We are so excited to meet our doll, to have her join our family, to give her a name, and to cherish her.” …
What more could a loving big sister or a doll maker ask for… ❤ ❤ ❤
Izannah Walker Journal 