Today I took a walk down to the town centre. It is a beautiful autumns day and so it was lovely just walking amongst the fallen leaves. I got myself something to eat and then I went to give some cloths for drycleaning. Near the drycleaners there is a charity shop and every time I pass by I think to myself I must visit this shop as it seems to have some interesting things. Today I decided to go in have a look around. I was actually thinking to myself if I could find a prop of some sort for a doll. Anyway I went to one of the shelves where they had some little chairs on display and immediately my eye was caught by this quaint little figure.
I fell in love with her immediately. I thought she was seated on a chair but when I turned her around I found she was actually seated on a musical box
I didn't think the box was working but when I turned the key it played Lara's Theme beautifully. So I immediately decided to buy her. I only paid 5 quid for her.
The doll itself is I think made out of celluloid probably and perhaps was quite a popular souvernir sort of thing. I think the cloths have been replaced and I don't even know if originally she was supposed to be seated on that box. Perhaps there was another doll in her place who knows. There might have been a similar doll in place with original lace etc. but this is redone by someone. Anyway I love her I think she is very sweet. She is a bit dirty. Her eyes open and close and she has blue eyes. But most of all what I like is her hands they look so graceful as she makes her lace.
And the music is delightful.
I fell in love with her immediately. I thought she was seated on a chair but when I turned her around I found she was actually seated on a musical box
I didn't think the box was working but when I turned the key it played Lara's Theme beautifully. So I immediately decided to buy her. I only paid 5 quid for her.
The doll itself is I think made out of celluloid probably and perhaps was quite a popular souvernir sort of thing. I think the cloths have been replaced and I don't even know if originally she was supposed to be seated on that box. Perhaps there was another doll in her place who knows. There might have been a similar doll in place with original lace etc. but this is redone by someone. Anyway I love her I think she is very sweet. She is a bit dirty. Her eyes open and close and she has blue eyes. But most of all what I like is her hands they look so graceful as she makes her lace.
And the music is delightful.
She is awesome Shashi, quite concieveably she could be original and celuloid was made around the turn of the 20th century. It was probably a carnival prize or something,like that.
ReplyDeleteIt's she charming? And the music box still working was an added bonus. What a wonderful find!
ReplyDeleteHugs-
Linda F from FL
Of wow Shashi, she is wonderful. I had one in the same style. Actually, I used to have a big collection with that kind of dolls (50+). But it was lost when our house burnt in 2002 :'(
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! I see you're not wasting your first days of freedom :)
She's a TREASURE, Shashi! Have you decided whether to leave her as is or use her and/or her seating in a new way? And please, how much is 5 quid? Love, Kai
ReplyDeleteShe's lovely! I can see why she has to wear glasses if she's making bobbin lace! Isn't that great - finding pieces like that!
ReplyDeleteShe's so lovely... and not expensive at all... What a good and pleasant walk you had... your new life is starting fine, isn'it??
ReplyDeleteBig hugs
Coucou Shashi,
ReplyDeleteCette poupée est très pretty. tu as beaucoup de chance de l'avoir trouvée.
from benjamin: very nice yes...Do you know that Dénia called your doll "Crystal Fairy"?
Have you seen her in her witch clothes for halloween.