This past Saturday I went to a flea market with my Mother-in-law.
Just LOOK who I found there!
She is an original 14" Patsy wearing her
original dress. She has a mohair wig.
She was sold to me by Ruth.
This little girl belonged to Ruth's mother.
I almost walked away, but I think I heard
a tiny whisper to save her.
I think her name is Daisy.
Daisy has her original dress.
She has a mohair wig which I
cannot save. It has lost too much hair.
Here she is with her dress and panties.
Dress and panties are set in a gentle soak.
After soaking all night I rinsed and
soaked again for a couple hours.
when the soak water no longer gets
dirty I rinse and lay flat to dry.
Next morning I took her apart
and removed her wig.
You can see her paint is flaking off.
You can see her swirls of hair
under the wig.
The back of her neck is pulling away.
Paint is completely gone from her toes...
and her forearm...
And sadly her thumb is missing!
BUT
None of this causes me anxiety,
All will be well!
Here are some examples for how
I hope Daisy turns out.
In particular I am looking at these
wigs as examples of what Id like
to order for daisy.
1930s Patsy
1930s Patsy Joan
These are examples of what her
hairstayle should look like.
Here are some doll wigs I am considering.
Tell me which ones you like best.
Wig 1 - auburn
Wig 2 - blonde
Wig 3 - blonde
Wig 4 - Auburn
Let me know which wig you like best!
Stay tuned for more about Daisy's restoration.
Wig 4 looks the most like the antique wigs. I would suggest something that is not shiny; perhaps a mohair one.
ReplyDeleteSusan in AZ
Hi Susan,
DeleteThank you. I like that wig too. I did look for mohair wigs, but they were all very victorian in style. I will keep looking. I have time, Daisy will not be a quick project!
Hugs
Brenda
Hi Brenda,
ReplyDeleteDaisy is lucky to have found you. I am so glad you didn't leave her behind. I can't wait to see her restoration. I like wig 1 as its sort of similar to her original wig. I do like the little blonde Patsy in the photo though. Sorry that's not much help is it!
Anna
Hi Anna,
DeleteI am so happy that I found her! It is intersting to me how different dolls touch my heart. Sometimes I find a doll and repair her and I feel nothing. Daisy has stolen my heart! She is so precious! I am so excited to finish working on her. I have ordered a wig. I will surprise everyone at her reveal!
Hugs
Brenda
Happy for you Brenda for finding Daisy. i like wig #3 Blonde
ReplyDeleteMarion
Hi Marion,
DeleteThank you! I am very happy I found her as well! I picked a wig similar to #3. We think alike.
Hugs
Brenda