“There are two kinds of people, those who love dolls and those who don't yet know that they love dolls." ― Gayle Wray
I became obsessed with the vintage porcelain "half dolls" last year when I was looking for pincushion ideas.........I found that, like many vintage items, they can be found without having to pay too dearly for them..........I found these on E-bay for a very good price but someone had painted them both.......
It took me a few days but was finally able to remove the awful paint.......and found that the one on the left looks like what is called a "Bathing Beauty" half doll. She actually has a black cap on her head and is wearing a yellow top. The one on the right wears a Japanese print top......
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So after removing the paint I worked on the Bathing Beauty half doll and made her a new dress........................
I haven't decided what kind of skirt to make for her friend yet.......she looks a bit like a flapper girl to me but like most of my projects.....her outfit will evolve as I work on it.............
here are a few photos of antique half dolls/ pincushions I have found on the internet.............aren't they lovely?
![Porcelain half doll pincushion:](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/32/bd/29/32bd29bb06db7ef35353fb56441ffa79.jpg)
![Pretty pincushion doll with a cross stitch skirt](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/af/ce/cf/afcecf91859a482754a4ac1ed5134887.jpg)
![HALF DOLLS: ART DECO FASHION LADIES - HALF DOLLS BY FASOLD & S...](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/a2/b6/c4/a2b6c4d66cf857ac8cc0ff6070917a78.jpg)
![ILuvVintageScrap: Marie Antoinette Pin Cushion❤❤❤](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/5d/02/75/5d0275ba68f01e4ce5f3069f7080b070.jpg)