Raquel Hicks, AE
Washington, USA
DAG Certified Judge
R & D bebe, 20" on composition body.
Costume was inspired by an antique seen in a Theriault's catalog. Acid dyed silk and lace, Use of antique lace.
Smiling Bru (Mold by Gildebrief)
16" doll on wooden articulated body. Porcelain head and shoulderplate. Victorian walking costume in shades of green and gold silk with piping. Doll wears a small toque, a small purse and parasol as accessories.
Doll known as "Fiddler" was originally sculpted by Tess Godfrey, Australia. (Doll Artisan Guild mold)
Reproduction costume designed by dollmaker in wine and gold silk with pants blouse, jacket and vest. Embellished with silk soutache and 2mm sequins. Doll painted in the DDP (Dimensional Doll Painting) technique with blue/grey eyes and use of facial shading.
Tyler (sculpted by Dawn Adams) is an Expressions mold. He is 28" tall on a fabric body with porcelain hands and feet. Modern ethnic doll depicting a black child in equestrian outfit complete with small sterling silver trophy and name plate. Doll is painted in the DDP technique. Wig is made from Alpaca wool entirely covered with knots. A happy child to make out day!