Dolls
This page features photo galleries of our collection of dolls.
Amelie
Doll kit by Dana Burton
acquired from Susan (a friend of a friend in Ohio)
Dressed, wigged & accessorized by Charlene
with a little help from Penn State University Ladies Dollhouse Delights Club (State College, Pennsylvania)
Pink roses from Vilia Miniature Design (Italy)
November 25, 2024.
Cassina
Venetian Masquerade Porcelain Doll kit by Dana Burton
Dressed, wigged & accessorized by Charlene
Viscose from Lillian Bass of Lilli's Littles.
Metallic blue roses from Dragonfly International
November 3, 2024.
Doll Inventory
I took a little inventory today,
and feeling very blessed to have these 84 dolls to complete...
especially those by Dana Burton, Carrie Lourenco,
Pat Boldt, Deidra Bell Spann, and Lucie Winsky.
Can't wait to create and add these to the 25 that I've completed.
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September 30, 2024.
Hyde Park Doll Series
Gylda, Cora & Nanny
Porcelain doll kits by Dana Burton
Assembled, dressed, wigged & accessorized by Charlene
Army & Navy Osborne Pram by Roberson Miniatures, UK
"Trudy Beth" toddler in purple crocheted outfit
by Shirlee & Dee of "A Touch of the Past"
Baby boy (2 faced) from Debbie Heard
of Estate Dollhouse Miniature Treasures
Backdrop: The Queen Patricia by Charlene & Family
August, 2024.
Nanny
(Hyde Park Doll Series)
Porcelain doll kit by Dana Burton
Assembled, Dressed, Accented by a cotton handkerchief
(embroidered in Switzerland),
wigged & accessorized by Charlene.
August, 2024.
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Lady Violet
Porcelain doll kit by Dana
Dressed, wigged & accessorized by Charlene.
Necklace and earrings set
by Sun Lemmens, (Nalladris), The Netherlands.
July 31, 2024.
Dolls to Dress
Purchased from Debbie Ohm Miniatures
​ May, 2024.
A "Sprite" made by Dana
I won this little girl created on a spoon!
She is Dana's Burton's prototype for a Mini Doll List project.
​ May, 2024.
Rose's Green Silk & Lace Dress
Porcelain doll in the likeness of “Rose from the movie Titanic.”
Patricia Rose mold cast, fired, painted & assembled with a turnable head
by Ang Andrew, The Highland Dollmaker. UK.
Dressed, wigged & accessorized by Charlene.
White lace and flowers from Dragonfly International.
Viscose from Lillian Bass of Lilli's Littles,
Hat is fashioned from a plastic dixie cup.
Purse is made of two tassels by bead landing.
Heart of the Ocean "blue diamond" necklace
by Sun Lemmens, (Nalladris), The Netherlands.
THANK YOU ANG, she is beautiful!
​ May 6, 2024.
"Rose in the Yellow Day Dress"
Porcelain doll in the likeness of “Rose from the movie Titanic.”
“Rose” mold by Deidra Bell Spann circa 1991.
Wigged, jeweled and marketed by Ayanna Sculptures, Washington DC, in 2000.
A find from Lisa’s Vintage Miniatures, Lancaster PA Miniature Show, 2023.
Assembled and dressed by Charlene.
Dress pattern by Dana Burton (Dana of Miniature Art).
Yellow silk from Dragonfly International.
Shaw made from a vintage handkerchief with an embroidered rose.
Pair of deck chairs from Lynlott Miniatures, Pittsburgh, PA.
​ April 24, 2024.
Little Girl on Rocking Lamb
porcelain poured, fired, painted and assembled by Pat Melvin, dressed, wigged, and lamb accessorized
by Charlene
Class at the Chicago International Show.
​ April 4, 2024.
Little Red Riding Hood
& The Big Bad Wolf Diorama
"Red" assembled, dressed, wigged, and accessorized;
Wolf accented, furred and dressed
by Charlene
"Red" is made from Dana Burton’s doll kit
received in June of 2023, and represents an adult version of the character.
Her porcelain is poured, fired, cleaned and painted by Dana.
In addition to the kit fabrics
- the black, red and white floral trim is from Dragonfly International.
Her hair is “Red” colored viscose from Lillian Bass.
Her necklace is fashioned from a metallic "bit or bob" and a nail art gem.
Her basket is by D-Tales Miniatures.
Her wine bottle was made by Pat Jackson.
The big bad wolf was first cast by Bonnie of Bonnies Miniature Dolls,
then strung by Sandra of SASminiDolls.
I then worked a little magic upon him by adding additional facial features,
“Wolf” colored viscose from Lillian Bass,
and custom-made “Grandma’s” robe, bonnet and slippers.
The bedspread is from the previous Pookah’s Place in New Hampshire.
The pleated burgundy ruffled lace for the bed skirt
and valance are from Debbie Ohm Miniatures.
The curtain panels and door topper is from Barbara O’Brien Miniatures.
The ecru silk for the linens are from Joanne Roberts.
Grandma’s cottage is made from a bricked and papered foamboard shell,
a $3 find at NAME’s bargain table at Philadelphia Miniaturia.
It was cut down to fit within an acrylic box,
co-existing on a landscaped piece of MDF with a second box housing
8 storybook versions of “Little Red Riding Hood.”
The furnishings include a mahogany bed, desk, teacart,
and white upholstered wing chair.
The Reutter Porcelain tiled stove with Roseband design is from Karen’s Dollhouse.
The cake server, candlesticks, soup tureen with ladle, and tray are vintage pieces.
Lastly, assorted collectables decorate the shelf encircling the room.
​ March 2024.
Angel Gabriella
Assembled, dressed, wigged, and accessorized
by Charlene
Inspired by Dana Burton’s Angel tutorial
in American Miniaturist Magazine (Issue 244).
Her porcelain is made from Cynthia Howe’s Felicity mold,
poured and painted and with full porcelain arms and legs,
all by Carrie of “It’s the Little Things Porcelain”.
The Gold lace comprising her bodice and accenting her gown
is from Deb at Dragonfly international (Chicago International Show 2023).
Her blue and gold patterned specialty fabric and wood base are from Dana.
The light blue fabric accented by gold religious symbols
was purchased from Debbie Ohm Miniatures.
She sits upon a vintage Cake decorating stand by Wilton.
Her wings are craft items purchased from Amazon reconfigured for scale.
Her hair is “Chocolate” colored viscose from Lillian Bass.
Her crown, and star garland (a strand of beads),
are both from Michael’s Craft Store.
And her name, one of my very favorites,
means “Heroine of God”!
​ February 2024.
Cora
2nd doll in the Hyde Park Series
Assembled, dressed, wigged, and accessorized
by Charlene
Painted porcelain doll kit and tutorial by Dana Burton.
January 2024.
Queen Charlotte
Assembled, dressed, wigged, and accessorized
by Charlene
My wigging school graduation project from December 2022.
Painted porcelain doll kit and tutorials by Dana Burton.
The ship in her hair was 3D printed by Robert of Angel.art.
Jewelry & Crown by Sun Lemmens (Nalladris), The Netherlands.
Colored Viscose - "Bridesmaid" (pink) and "Jeans" (blue)
from Lillian of Bass Hobby & Miniature.
The floral fabric was gifted from Rewind in Export, PA.
Trims from Joanne Roberts.
January 2023 - January 2024.
Great American Women
Hand painted and sewn from the original
by Virginia Davis, Master Sculptor and Doll Artist.
Authorized by the United States Historical Society.
Richmond, Virginia
Edition of 9500
December 20, 2023
Lady Charlene
A OOAK doll assembled & dressed
by Charlene,
for the "Lady Charlene at Christmas" dollhouse.
Deidra Bell Spann Porcelain Doll mold (1994).
Painted, wigged, jeweled, and retailed
by Ayanna Doll Sculptures (Washington, DC) in 2000.
Acquired from Lisa's Vintage Miniatures
at the 2023 Philadelphia Miniaturia Show.
Emerald Green sequined fabric is
a purchase from Inch by Inch Interiors
at the 2022 Chicago International Show.
November 14, 2023
Mini Auralea
Assembled, dressed, and wigged (OOAK)
by Charlene.
Porcelain Doll molded, painted, and assembled
by Bonnie Stanford in 2000.
Retailed by Wee Whimsies.
Acquired at the Chicago Showcase Show in 2022.
Viscose (color - Red) from Lillis Littles.
Accessories from Lovely Little Life Miniatures
acquired at the 2023 Philadelphia Miniaturia Show.
November 2, 2023