We are pleased to offer an opportunity to purchase a fully costumed Dido Washington doll. She wears an exquisite and expertly sewn, "Along The Oyster Shell Path" sample costume, which features an elegant gown rendered in embroidered sage green silk.

The Doll: We are delighted to offer our very own, exclusive, artist-created Georgian Wooden, “Dido Washington.” Each doll is expertly crafted and painted by the esteemed doll artist, Karen Clohessy, of Perth, Western Australia, while the mold used to create Dido was taken from an actual antique wooden example doll from the Grovian Doll Museum Collection. Dido Washington is cast in a high-quality resin that captures all of the nuances of the carved wood of the original doll. Her expressive face features beautiful modeling with a high forehead, full cheeks with vivid blushing, a sweetly tapered chin, and full, rose red lips with a light gloss. Her wise eyes, in traditional glossy black, are framed by delicately dotted brows and eyeliner, while each wig, of natural flax, was handmade by Michael Canadas. The wig is coiffed with the curls and styling details that are hallmarks of period hairstyles. (Each wig is unique, non-removable, and will present variations in style.)
Her body features a head and torso as one, with a gently curved bosom and a nipped waist; perfect to model the striking and dramatically proportioned fashions of her day. True to an original doll of this era, her body features jointed upper legs and knees, and her stuffed cotton upper arms attach to the shoulders and terminate in “carved,” graceful, forked hands.
Each doll measures approximately: 15 5/8” tall (excluding wig)

The Costume: This gorgeous ensemble is comprised of rich, sage green silk taffeta with a fawn stripe, indienne style embroidery and is embellished throughout with fawn braid featuring scalloped sequins in a soft champagne hue. The fitted bodice features a delicately seamed back, shawl collar and full skirt. The bell shaped sleeves feature an embellished, turned back cuff and a full length undersleeve in fine cream cotton. The petticoat matches the full skirt of the gown and is sewn with rows of fawn silk and sequin trim. The stomacher is built with multiple layers of fabric creating a firm texture, and is overlaid with richly embroidered fabric. A bonnet of fine muslin trimmed in lace and delicate sequins completes the period accurate look. A pair of handmade leather slippers are included.

$1195.00

*Please note: The Belinda doll pictured here may not be the exact doll that you will receive; each artisan made doll is unique and will present slight variances in appearance.

Copyright: "Along The Oyster Shell Path" designed for “Belinda” by Michael Canadas, Instructions by Jeffrey Cook. Carmel Doll Shop for The Grovian Doll Museum, and Maison Jeffrey 2024. All rights reserved, not for reproduction in part or whole.

“Dido Washington” All rights reserved, not for reproduction in part or whole. Copyright: Carmel Doll Shop, The Grovian Doll Museum 2024. All rights reserved, not for reproduction in part or whole.

Sample Pre-Made "Along The Oyster Shell Path" with Doll