1895 Burbidge Water Place Toilette

It is said that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" and I am hoping that it is true.  Our newest kit is only an imitation of the wonderful work of John Burbidge of "Les Petite Dames de Mode."  Mr. Burbidge completed his collection as a loving pursuit after he retired from the design team of Pricilla of Boston.  In this La Petite Belle Pattern, Kathi Mendenhall has interpreted the spirit and style of his Watering Place Toilette circa 1895.  I have found the finest supplies.  The dress is created of wonderfully scaled striped silk taffeta with accents of pink.  Our lady wears a simple hat, a boater style, trimmed with bows.  Her bolero is created from appliquéd laces from England and France.  A parasol and a belt purse complete her outfit.  Kate Forrest has produced flawless and beautifully painted porcelain for the kit.  We hope you enjoy this latest offering.

 

The kit comes complete with china painted porcelain parts, body kit with instructions for assemble, pattern for the dress and underclothes (you can reuse the pattern to dress another doll too), and the materials for the wig.  She is doll house size - 5-13/4" tall. 
 Limited to 25 signed sets.

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Burbidge Doll Kit

Price: $95.00 each

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Pattern and Fabric ONLY Kit- Burbidge

$30

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Pattern Only

Price: $7.00 each

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Pride and Prejudice - The Regency Lady

We are proud to offer this signed and number kit. (Only 20) The kit contains the porcelain, pattern and directions for the scene, dressing and wigging her. Also, included are instructions for the parasol, the gloves, and the hat. The complete kit includes china painted, body wrapping kit and wigging material, all fabrics, patterns, instructions, diagrams and incidentals to completely dress and accessorize Elizabeth in her Regency Dress. Porcelain by Kate Forrest, IGMA Artisan. Patterns and Instructions by Kathi R. Mendenhall, IGMA Artisan, La Petite Belle Patterns. Fabrics, trims and full kit items by Michelle Mahler, IGMA Artisan, Doll Artist’s Workshop. KIT IS SOLD OUT AS THE LIMITED EDITION. KIT AVAILABLE NOT NUMBERED WITH SOME SUBSTITUTIONS.

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Gibson Girl Ball Gown w/ Porcelain Dress Form

Another of our CADILLAC doll kits. This mode is very simple in look and yet, has many ways to embellish. Use your imagination. Though the gown appears quite plain in appearance, the pattern can be challenging. The mannequin is porcelain with a 14K gold fired neck finial. Both the pattern and the mannequin are created for you by IGMA Artisan Kathi R. Mendenhall. The gown is created from Orchid silk taffeta, and is complimented by a tightly fitted bodice of matching orchid silk brocade. Dress was inspired by Tom Tierney Gibson Girl paper doll, but the detailed cape came directly from the fashion pages of the time. The shoulders are richly "embroidered" with silk trim buds and bows. The short fluted cape is created in the same orchid silk, but with an eye-popping lining of deep olive green which blends perfectly with the silk trim. To complete the look we've added a beautiful pearl and amethyst necklace dropped from a perfectly sized silk cord. The purse just completes the ensemble using the same exceptional fabrics.

The unstained hand turned wood "T" stand for the cape is available for an optional purchase of $8.

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