Rag/Cloth Dolls forever hold a special in our hearts and minds having been created and recreated many times over the centuries.
The fact that they were unbreakable and inexpensive resulted in them getting more wear and tear than other more costly toys which would have been handled with more care and respect and thus there are fewer examples of antique rag dolls in museums and homes today.
Those that do survive reflect the fashions and culture of the times. Traditionally dolls and particularly cloth dolls have been a way of passing cultural norms on to children.
Primitive Cloth Dolls Primitive cloth dolls have a wonderful timeworn, Always have well-loved, homely appearance that appeals to ones heart. These dolls I see all share features characteristic of Naive Art,This means the work is produced by untrained artists in which such simplicity look which represents are only created by unsophisticated drawing techniques, inaccurate use of perspective and unsubtle use of color. The simplicity and uninhibited charm of Primitives seems the embodiment of children's unpretentious drawings and is undoubtedly part of their enormous charm. In today Times Creating heirlooms is very time consuming process, but I love to make things to look as if they were made long agoI definitely use special techniques to create and to further give the look of an heirloom vintage looking pieces
Rag/Cloth Dolls always and forever will hold a strong affection in our hearts and our minds having been created & recreated many times over the centuries. The fact that they were unbreakable and inexpensive resulted in them getting more wear and tear than other more costly toys which would have been handled with more care and respect and thus there are fewer examples of antique rag dolls in museums and homes today.
The fact that they were unbreakable and inexpensive resulted in them getting more wear and tear than other more costly toys which would have been handled with more care and respect and thus there are fewer examples of antique rag dolls in museums and homes today.
Those that do survive reflect the fashions and culture of the times. Traditionally dolls and particularly cloth dolls have been a way of passing cultural norms on to children.
Primitive Cloth Dolls Primitive cloth dolls have a wonderful timeworn, Always have well-loved, homely appearance that appeals to ones heart. These dolls I see all share features characteristic of Naive Art,This means the work is produced by untrained artists in which such simplicity look which represents are only created by unsophisticated drawing techniques, inaccurate use of perspective and unsubtle use of color. The simplicity and uninhibited charm of Primitives seems the embodiment of children's unpretentious drawings and is undoubtedly part of their enormous charm. In today Times Creating heirlooms is very time consuming process, but I love to make things to look as if they were made long agoI definitely use special techniques to create and to further give the look of an heirloom vintage looking pieces
Rag/Cloth Dolls always and forever will hold a strong affection in our hearts and our minds having been created & recreated many times over the centuries. The fact that they were unbreakable and inexpensive resulted in them getting more wear and tear than other more costly toys which would have been handled with more care and respect and thus there are fewer examples of antique rag dolls in museums and homes today.
Examples" Edith Flack Ackley
"Edith Flack Ackley Wengenroth Born :June 6, 1887 t o November 28, 1970 residence: Greenport, Suffolk, NYEdith Flack Ackley a ledgen now and in her own time.Dedicating remembrance here on my blog to my favorite cloth doll maker Edith Flack Ackley a cloth doll designer and maker. Inspiration to cloth dollmakers now, past, and future generations yet to come. For centuries, rag dolls were made by mothers for their children. Rag dolls refer generically to dolls made of any fabric. Cloth dolls refer to a subset of rag dolls made of linen or cotton. Commercially produced rag dolls were first introduced in the 1850s by English and American manufacturers. Although not as sophisticated as dolls made from other materials, rag dolls were well-loved, often as a child's first toy. Dollmaking did not become an industry in the United States until after the Civil War in the 1860s
Those that do survive reflect the fashions and culture of the times. Traditionally dolls and particularly cloth dolls have been a way of passing cultural norms on to children. To keep alive/continue our heritage and history through thread and cloth, that the Mothers and Sisters of so many years ago that have been given to us.Primitive Dolls And Making ThemCreating primitive dolls is a fun and creative outlet . The types and styles can vary from simple handstitched dolls to elaborate painted or sculpted dolls.
I have been creating and making dolls for over 12 years. Primitive dolls have grown in popularity over the years and have become highly collectible amongst buyers.Although my medium may vary from doll to doll, most that I make are made of muslin or other cotton materials. The style of dolls that I create can vary from animals to raggedy dolls to patriotic dolls.These dolls go through a aging process, sometimes it is a simple process of tea and coffee staining. More than often for me it is a process of painting the item in layers of paint and sanding between each layer then topping it off by staining. This creates a lovely vintage look and feel to the doll
Those that do survive reflect the fashions and culture of the times. Traditionally dolls and particularly cloth dolls have been a way of passing cultural norms on to children. To keep alive/continue our heritage and history through thread and cloth, that the Mothers and Sisters of so many years ago that have been given to us.Primitive Dolls And Making ThemCreating primitive dolls is a fun and creative outlet . The types and styles can vary from simple handstitched dolls to elaborate painted or sculpted dolls.
I have been creating and making dolls for over 12 years. Primitive dolls have grown in popularity over the years and have become highly collectible amongst buyers.Although my medium may vary from doll to doll, most that I make are made of muslin or other cotton materials. The style of dolls that I create can vary from animals to raggedy dolls to patriotic dolls.These dolls go through a aging process, sometimes it is a simple process of tea and coffee staining. More than often for me it is a process of painting the item in layers of paint and sanding between each layer then topping it off by staining. This creates a lovely vintage look and feel to the doll
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