I was never happy with this doll after I made her. I thought I had hollowed out the eye sockets too much and so the eyes I had to use were too large and didn't especially like the way I painted her face, so one day I decided to just make her a new head.
This is still the "old head" but it looks better here because of the lighting. BTW I took this picture in California on our front porch by potted Azalea plants. Azaleas did wonderfully well in California. The only way we can grow them here in AZ is as houseplants. 
Here she is with her new head. I decided to give her a new wig too. These heads were made from the same mold, but look quite different. This picture was taken in front of a picture. The wooden books are real. They are still in my doll room.
I took a lot of pictures of my dolls back when I made them. In fact, I have a whole photo album filled with these pictures. Photography is another passion of mine, one which I'm enjoying even more with the invention of digital cameras.
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21 comments:
I think both heads are sweet, but you are the dollmaker, so you know what you like and what looks best. I like how you photographed her too.
I think I like the new head the best, but she was pretty either way.
Have a blessed weekend!
Wow that was the same mold. They look totally different. Both are nice. The outfit is what catches my attention. Very pretty!
I like both of the dolls Charlotte. You did a beautiful job creating both. The dress is lovely too. Kathi
Hello Charlotte, I just always love to look at your doll pictures! You are just so talented!
Love, Ann
I collect dolls awesome
I love porcelain dolls. Mom has made a few but I don't have the talent. She is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
She is a most elegant lady. I like her standing in front of the picture. Looks so real.
Susan
Oh most definitely...a great improvement. And much more 'victorian'...you know me...I love the old style...and the hair is perfect. I'm so darned envious!!
My Show n Tell this week is Halloween. Come by if you can find some time. I'd love to have you visit with me and critique my project.
I love the doll. My daughter loved the doll also. Do you make them to sell or for yourself?
She looks so pretty with her new head and wig, more natural !! I love the pictures and the wooden books too.
Thank you so much for sharing and have a wonderful weekend !!
I love Dolls I think the both heads lovely and I love how you have photographed her one with azalea sand the other with the school books...
Both ways look great! How talented that you created this little treasure.
P.S. I love azaleas, too.:o)
I like her new head better..very pretty! I just have three porcelian dolls but I love them.
Both are beautiful :)
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Charlotte, I think both of her heads are pretty. Have a good weekend!
Both heads are pretty! I love the clothing, did you sew the clothes yourself?
Katherine
I love the new look and really love that pretty outfit that you made for her....
Louise
Charlotte - I am once again impressed by your dolls! She is beautiful.
Both dolls are very pretty, Charlotte!
~Kelli
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Carrie
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