Archive for the ‘Dolls’ Category

Another Textile Mystery

Friday, November 18th, 2011

While browsing in an antiques store recently, I spotted a large plastic “baggie” that held a number of little stuffed figures: dolls that depict former times. Enchanted by them, I brought them home. They look as though they were made from printed fabric that was purchased by the yard, the figures cut out, sewn and stuffed. They are rather charming. On some of them, there is single digit number visible on the bottom. I set them upright in a basket of raffia so they would stand up straight! Here is a photo.

pioneer family stuffed dolls
Family of stuffed pioneer dolls

If anyone has any knowledge about these dolls, I would love to hear from you. Write to: pat@quiltersmuse.com Thanks!

Patricia Cummings

Rare “Black Hilda” Doll Images Sent by Reader

Friday, July 8th, 2011

close-up view of one-toothed Black Hilda doll
rare “Black Hilda” doll from South Africa

Letter from reader:

Hi Pat,

I thought you might like to see the black Hilda doll that I found and purchased last year. She is mint, never played with and still in her factory outfit. She only has one tooth and appears to have been made like that.

I just love her!

Regards,

Luella Mossom
South Africa

Black Hilda doll

Dear Luella,

Thanks so much for sharing these photos. You are very lucky to have found this wonderful doll to collect! We have two files about dolls on our website!
http://www.quiltersmuse.com/dolls.htm

Best wishes,

Patricia Cummings
Quilter’s Muse Publications