This is my one-of-a-kind original folk art doll, Clara, named after Clara from "The Nutcracker". She was inspired by the charming Izannah Walker dolls of the 1800's. I designed both her body pattern and her dress pattern myself, then carefully sewed each up in 100% cotton fabric. I made Clara's face in antique reproduction Jumeau style using papier mâché and added hand-sculpted ringlets and pin curls of paperclay all the way around her head.  

Clara's fingers are hand quilted and lightly wired to give them a gentle curl, and her arms bend slightly at the elbows. She is jointed at her shoulders, hips, and knees. 

I sewed two pin tucks at the bottom of her dress and added a big three inch hem to make the skirt stand out nicely. All the seams are carefully finished.

Many hours went into making Clara an heirloom-quality doll. She is meant for display only, and she would be a very special addition to a young, or young-at-heart, girl's room. Clara is a one-of-a-kind work of art. There is no other like her.

Clara's antique-style  undergarments are hand-painted and detailed with hand-painted white lace trim. Her boots have little hand-painted gold buttons on their sides. Her bottom is weighted with Poly-Pellets so she can sit nicely. (Chair not included.)