While she is being measured for clothes, we thought it would be interesting to go over the fabrics we have assembled to make some clothes. We will start with the traditional doll bloomers, made of fine lawn fabric (a lightweight, semi-transparent or sheer cloth), with lace and pin-tucks. A slip or chemise, also of a fine … Continue reading
She is missing one set of eyelashes (or rather, we have it, but it must be glued back in) She is marked on the back of her head “SFBJ 301 Paris” and the numbers 22 above, and 6 below. The SFBJ stands for “Société Française de Fabrication de Bébés et Jouets” a French doll … Continue reading
Isn’t she lovely? This is a mystery doll, with the most wonderfully expressive face, in need of some clothes! Luckily, I think I may have just the things to get her sorted out (some antique linens, lace and silk and kid leather). Her head is marked SFBJ 301 Paris. I’ll do a more detailed … Continue reading
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