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Bride Clothespin Doll

22 years ago

This is a clothespin doll made by some lady way back in the late 70's in The Chicago area. I think there is a village called Longwood or Longview and the little houses are all craft shops. My sister would buy these wonderful dolls or me for Christmas. The rest are packed away and hope to uncover them some day.

the head and arms are made out of clay. I think sculpy since that was about the only thing around.

This lady had a real gift for detail.

I have a Playboy Bunnie, girl scout and orphan Annie and others.

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Comments (3)

silver2
22 years ago
How cute. She does look like a little bride doll. Nice details.
Red_Confetti
22 years ago
Man, that was some wild village your sister was planning for you, Minnie...

a bride
a Playboy Bunnie
a girl scout
and orphan Annie!

Just kidding with you - LOL! What wonderful detail in the bride doll you posted. Someone put a lot of work into that little doll!
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minnie_tx
Original Author
22 years ago
The village I was talking about is Long Grove. (I bought something today at a sale that was made there - what a coincidence)
I really want to find the rest so I can post the Playboy Bunny. I'll open a box someday that there they will be!!

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