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by Mary Ann Hull
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Mermalade
The first in a series called "Dessert Dames," this enchanting 21" mermaid is designed to coil around in the bottom of a dessert dish. She has wired fingers, needlesculpted facial features and her tail is embellished with metallic rickrack and beads.
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Madame Boosha
The face of this mature 18" seated fortune teller is paper clay over cloth, needlesculpted and painted. Her clothing is reminiscent of authentic Rumanian folk costume.
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Breadline Bill
Representing a man from the Great Depression, this 15” gentleman wears trousers, undershirt, suspenders, suit coat, and fedora hat. His shoes are painted on.
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Queen Agatha
This stately, buxom, 18” middle-aged figure is dressed in a gown, surcoat, and fur-trimmed robe. She wears a snood over her hair topped off with an authentically styled medieval headdress complete with crown.
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Wanda Pie With That?
Dressed as a vintage 1940’s waitress, this 16” doll wears a uniform and cap, organdy apron, and felt shoes.
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Bronwyn of the Sea
This 20-inch reclining mermaid has realistic needlesculpted breasts and wears a sequined cap. She has button tab joints at the elbows and her tail is simply shaped with chiffon fins on the side, designed for embellishment.
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Fire & Ice
Beautifully attired in a designer evening gown, high-heeled slippers, sequined bolero jacket, and tiara, this 15” doll has a needlesculpted face with a painted paperclay overlay.
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