An early summer morning found Wilhelmina slipping into her bright blue hat - summer’s constant companion. A gentle, salty sea breeze drifted in from the waves. Her red hair tied into two snug, playful braids. At her side, Mister Basil, the little wooden dachshund on soft-clicking wheels, waited eagerly. Together they set off across the dew-kissed boardwalk winding over the dunes, his gentle clicks and her light footsteps composing a perfect coastal melody.
These are free-standing dolls, with proportions resembling a six year old child. Their legs and arms can bend, and they can sit beautifully. The neck can turn sideways, as well as up and down. The entire body is made of wool felt, there are no stuffed parts. I sculpt each face myself from special clay. The whole doll is covered with fabric designed specifically for dollmaking. The eyes are painted with textile paint, and the cheeks are blushed with beeswax crayons. The dolls have natural mohair hair and should be handled gently. I sew each outfit using my own unique patterns and make the shoes from natural leather as well. All three girls from the Autumn series are approximately 45-46 cm (17.3 inches) tall and are intended for ages 12+ or adult doll collectors.