Lily #2 is SOLD

May 4, 2016May 6, 2016 paulawalton2 Comments

Lily #2 available for sale — Lily #2 has found a new home of her very own!

SOLD- Thank You! I’ve just finished making Lily #2’s pantalettes, petticoat and sun bonnet. Now that she is finished she is looking for a new home to call her own.

I am able to offer you reproductions of Lily due to the amazing generosity of my friend Susie, who owns the real Lily. I am currently almost finished restoring the original Lily and Susie very kindly told me that she wanted me to make a mold from her while she was here. I’ll be chronicling Lily’s restoration journey here in the upcoming weeks. Lily has a very classic Izannah head and at 17 inches is the middle stair step between my Isabeau and Izzybelle.

I am able to offer you reproductions of Lily due to the amazing generosity of my friend Susie, who owns the real Lily. I am currently in the midst of doing restoration on the original Lily and Susie very kindly told me that she wanted me to make a mold from her while she was here. I’ll be chronicling Lily’s restoration journey here in the upcoming weeks. Lily has a very classic Izannah head and at 17 inches is the middle stair step between my Isabeau and Izzybelle. — Here is Lily #2 posing along with Isabeau and the real antique Lily.

Lily #2 for sale — Lily #2 has a second skin made from dark red glazed antique cotton.

Martha Jenks Chase and Izannah Walker doll — I’m sure you are probably all familiar with this photo of Martha Jenks Chase holding her Izannah Walker doll that appeared in the wonderful article “The Search for Izannah Walker” by Monica Bessette, Doll News, Spring 1994. Look at the Izannah in this photo. I believe that the same mold was used to make this doll and the original Lily. If you do not have a copy of Monica’s article, you should. It is fascinating and a must read for all Izannahphiles!!!

SOLD – If you have any questions about Lily #2, or would like to welcome her into your doll family, please email me at paula@asweetremembrance.com or call 860-355-5709 during business hours. Oops! I almost forgot to mention that shipping is free to any U.S. address and that lay-away is also available. 🙂

You can see more photos of Lily #2 by scrolling down or clicking here- https://izannahwalker.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/playing-dolls-with-my-own-little-alice/

Look For Me at The Jenny Lind Doll Club Doll Show on Sunday, October 20th

October 14, 2013October 15, 2013 paulawalton4 Comments

On Sunday I will be exhibiting at the 25th annual Jenny Lind Doll Club Doll Show at the

Crowne Plaza hotel, 1284 Strongtown Road, Southbury, CT. If you would like more

information about the show you may call Joan Falvey at (860) 628-8896 or

203-598-7600. The show runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission for Adults is $6.00 and $1.00 for children. There is a coupon for $1.00 off

your admission here http://www.az-ps.com/dollshowusa/Events-CT.htm .

I will have a few new dolls available for sale, plus a wonderful selection of antique Izannah

size doll furniture. I will also be taking orders for custom made dolls

and will have examples with me of most of my dolls for you to see in person. I’d love to see

you there!

I have a great selection of doll dressers that are just perfect for storing your Izzy's wardrobe. — I have a great selection of doll dressers that are just perfect for storing your Izzy’s wardrobe.

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BOTH NOW SOLD – THANK YOU FOR LOOKING Two New Dolls Available ~ Dressed in their Easter Sunday Best!

March 26, 2013April 13, 2013 paulawaltonLeave a comment

Two lovely young ladies, currently available for sale. Miss “A” NOW SOLD – Thank you for looking, dressed in antique “double pink” fabrics, with two curls in front of each ear and seven more along the nape of her neck and her dearest friend Miss “B”, wearing a madder brown dress and straw colored crocheted bonnet. Both girls may be purchased directly from my main website Paula Walton’s A Sweet Remembrance. Click here to read all about Miss “A” and click here for Miss “B’s” particulars.

Miss "A" and her two bunny friends. — SOLD Miss “A” and her two bunny friends.

Miss "A"'s hand made red leather shoes are trimmed in hand dyed silk ribbons that have been carefully matched to faded antique originals. — SOLD Miss “A’s” hand made red leather shoes are trimmed in hand dyed silk ribbons that have been carefully matched to faded antique originals.

She has one charming "make-do" sleeve, that almost, but not quite matches the rest of her dress fabric. Her dress has a "false hem" made from a third antique "double pink" fabric. — SOLD She has one charming “make-do” sleeve, that almost, but not quite matches the rest of her dress fabric. Her dress has a “false hem” made from a third antique “double pink” fabric.

SOLD Note the details of her white cotton and crochet work bonnet and her hand strung pink bone beads.

"May I have this dance?" Sometimes a girl just feels like waltzing... — SOLD “May I have this dance?” Sometimes a girl just feels like waltzing…

Miss "B" adores her new straw colored antique crochet work bonnet with it's silk ribbons and rosettes! — SOLD Miss “B” adores her new straw colored antique crochet work bonnet with it’s silk ribbons and rosettes!

SOLD Note the details of her bonnet, real coral beads and lace trimmed chemise.

Miss "B" (on the right) pays a visit to her great grandmother a doll made by Izannah Walker herself! (on the left) — SOLD Miss “B” (on the right) pays a visit to her great grandmother a doll made by Izannah Walker herself! (on the left)

Back view of Miss "b's" bonnet. — SOLD Back view of Miss “B’s” bonnet.

A Note About the Easter Bonnets

SOLD The girls love showing off their new Easter bonnets.

Do you remember turning acorn caps into doll dishes and using handkerchiefs for dolly diapers and shawls when you were a child? My mother used to help me fashion doll clothes out of objects we found around the house. I’m sure that this is a long standing mother and daughter tradition since I occasionally come across antique doll clothing that children have made from little bits of this and that.

I was sitting in my studio, thinking about Easter bonnets, when my eye happened to light on a pile of crocheted doilies… Suddenly I could just see them turning into beautiful, lacy Easter sunbonnets! I loved the idea of recreating one of my childhood traditions and I hope that you are as captivated by the bonnets and the story behind them as I am.

Would You Like to Get to Know Miss “A” & “B” Better?

If you have any questions about Misses “A” or “B”, or would like to see additional photographs, I would be more than happy to accommodate you. Email me at paula@asweetremembrance.com or call me at 860-355-5709. Lay-away is available on terms to meet your budget.

Wishing you a very happy and joyous Easter!

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A New Birthday Dress

September 25, 2011September 26, 2011 paulawaltonLeave a comment

Carmel, California was one of the stops on our west coast vacation. Naturally I couldn’t go to Carmel without a shopping trip at the Carmel Doll Shop. I had a wonderful time browsing through the shop.

Michael and David were fantastic, even though they were away at a doll show, they arranged for one of their employees to come let me into the store. Thank you Samantha, you made my shopping a treat.

My find of the day was a great button front brown print day dress/morning coat that is just the right size for my 18 inch Izannahs. Every girl deserves a change of clothes :). Take a peek at my first antique Izannah modeling her “new” birthday dress.

Ironically the show Michael and David were doing was in Bellevue, Washington. We had been in Bellevue the day before and knew about the Doll Show, but I decided not to try to squeeze it in before we flew out to San Francisco. If I had known they were there I would have managed a brief stop on the way to the airport 🙂

We rounded out our day in Carmel by having tea at the Tuck Box teashop and buying licorice at the Cottage of Sweets (they have more than 50 varieties).

Since this dress looks so perfect on my Izannah, I’m planning on making a pattern from it, which will hopefully be ready for sale sometime next year.

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Dolls Fresh Out of My Studio and Available Now

June 28, 2011August 6, 2011 paulawaltonLeave a comment

These are the dolls I have available for sale at the moment. Please feel free to call or email me if you are interested in buying one of them, or if you have any questions or would like to see additional photos. 860-355-5709 paula@asweetremembrance.com Click on any photo to enlarge.

SOLD 16 inch tall reproduction Izannah Walker boy. Made with a pressed cloth head, just like Izannah Walker made her dolls. The mold for this doll was taken directly from one of my original antique Izannah Walker dolls. $1250

SOLD Another view of 16 inch reproduction Izannah Walker boy. He is wearing a pleated linen tunic and trousers, plus a linen chemise.

SOLD Here is how he looks underneath it all. Notice his red topped painted boots and vintage red polished cotton second skin.

18 inch reproduction Izannah Walker doll. An all cloth doll, made with a pressed cloth head, just like Izannah Walker did. She is filled with organic cotton stuffing, which is equivalent to that used in the originals. $1250

Full view of 18 inch Izannah Walker reproduction doll. She is wearing a dress made from antique “double pink” calico. Underneath her dress is a chemise, patelettes, two petticoat and painted shoes.

Detail of 18 inch reproduction Izannah Walker doll’s hand.

SOLD 18 inch reproduction Izannah Walker doll dressed in unused antique indigo calico dress. This sweet dreamy girl wears a strand of red coral beads around her neck, underneath her gown she is dressed in a lace trimmed chemise and pantalettes, plus an antique petticoat. All cloth construction, with pressed cloth head made in the manner that Izannah Walker made her original dolls. $1250

SOLD Close-up of reproduction Izannah Walker doll in indigo dress.

SOLD Detail of curls and the back of her head.

SOLD Painted boots with scalloped tops, trimmed in red.

Design Your Own Doll

I have one doll that is ready to be dressed. Here is your chance to pick and choose amongst my antique fabrics to get just the right outfit for the Izannah that you have always wanted! You may select the fabrics, style of dress, chemise, pantalettes and petticoat. Additionally you may choose the color of her second skin and pick between bare feet and painted boots. $1250 complete.

If you love making your own doll clothes, it would be possible to purchase the finished doll without clothing and with a copy of my Izannah Walker Doll Clothes Pattern. Call or email me to inquire if you are interested in this option.

18 inch reproduction all cloth Izannah Walker doll, with pressed cloth head. All ready for you to choose her finishing details. You pick her clothing fabrics and styles.

Reproduction Izannah Walker doll with two curls in front of each ear and short cropped hair at the nape of her neck.

A Fantastic Deal

Here are two wonderful black reproduction Izannah Walker dolls. I enjoyed making these doll immensely, but sadly they have turned out not to be as popular as I had hoped. Apparently there must have been a reason that Izannah Walker made so few black dolls These two young ladies are looking for a new home and to speed them on their way I’m offering them to you at half the cost of their sisters. This is a wonderful chance to get a very special doll at a very good price.

SOLD Black reproduction Izannah Walker doll. 18 inches tall, all cloth, fully dressed.

SOLD 18 inch black reproduction Izannah Walker doll. Fully dressed, all cloth doll without the bonnet.

You may also commission custom made dolls, call or email to discuss all of your options.

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Dolls Currently Available for Sale – SOLD

April 27, 2011July 24, 2011 paulawalton2 Comments

The doll featured in my May ad in Antique Doll Collector sold this morning. She will soon be traveling to her new home in upstate New York.

Sold

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Doll Town

February 26, 2011February 27, 2011 paulawaltonLeave a comment

Doll Town is a new website opening Sunday night February 27th at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The idea behind the site is for a large group of doll artists to come together in one place and offer their dolls for sale to collectors. The woman behind the site is Jane DesRosier.

Please come join me and a host of wonderful, creative doll makers for the grand opening tomorrow. I have two dolls available for sale on the site. I hope to see you there!

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Two Dolls Available

February 12, 2011June 9, 2011 paulawaltonLeave a comment

Black Izannah Walker Reproduction Doll in Cheddar Print Dress

This doll is dressed in a gown made from a reproduction cotton print fabric. It is a scaled down copy of a child’s dress in my collection. Her chemise is made of antique linen and trimmed in antique eyelet. Her pantalettes were made from a worn out vintage sheet, antique lace and antique button. She is wearing an antique petticoat that I cleaned and restored. I fashioned an apron out of scraps of an antique “cheddar” print fabric. I also made her a necklace of coral colored beads.

$925.00 with free shipping to US addresses.

Black Reproduction Izannah Walker Doll in Pink Dress

This doll is wearing a reproduction of one of the original dresses worn by my antique Izannah Walker dolls. It is made from a wonderful antique pink and white homespun check fabric. Under her dress she is wearing a chemise, pantalettes and an antique petticoat.

I made her sunbonnet of antique double pink calico. The bonnet is a doll sized version of an antique bonnet in my collection. The brim is stiffened with individually cut strips of cardboard.

$925.00 with free shipping to US addresses.

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My Latest Doll

January 15, 2011March 3, 2011 paulawalton2 Comments

Here are photos of the doll that I just finished. She is already spoken for, but if you are smitten with her, you may order a doll just like her. The fabrics that I used for her clothing are all antique, so they are one of a kind, with the exception of the striped linen in her petticoat, which I do have more of. I also have some similar double pink fabric, both antique and new, which would both make up wonderfully into dresses like this one.

If you would like to order a doll, please email me at paula@asweetremembrance.com or call 860-355-5709.

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Finishing Touches

January 2, 2011January 30, 2011 paulawaltonLeave a comment

Today I added the finishing touches to these two dolls.

I made a sunbonnet of antique double pink calico for the doll in the pink dress (the pink and white check is also an antique fabric). The bonnet is a doll sized version of an antique bonnet in my collection. The brim is stiffened with individually cut strips of cardboard.

For her sister I fashioned an apron out of scraps of an antique “cheddar” print fabric. I also made her a necklace of coral colored beads. Both girls have chemises, pantalets, antique petticoats, and wigs made from lambskin just like Izannah’s black dolls had. They are each holding handmade Valentine’s. Please call for additional details or to order. 860-355-5709 Paula@asweetremembrance.com.