I have loved dolls, history, and the Victorian Era since I was little and can credit my grandmother for that. As a young girl she gave me a Godey’s Fashion print for August 1870 from my great, great Aunt Flossie. I was captivated by the dresses and became hooked. I just love to research everything and anything about the Victorian Era. I also love to design Victorian dolls. I hope you enjoy my Victorian Dolls, Victorian Traditions,The Victorian Era, and Me blog.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

This Stunning Beauty Is Kimberly Anne! - Victorian Lady Doll




“Kimberly Anne” is a 13” Doll Victorian faceless lady doll who is wearing an  1876 Promenade Costume.

Kimberly Anne is a beautiful Victorian lady from a long line of beautiful ancestors. Her great grandmother was a stunning and beautiful woman as was her grandmother and her mother. However, despite their beauty her mother and grandmother always believed that inner beauty was more important than outside beauty and tried to instill this quality in Kimberly Anne.

"Kimberly Anne" is a 13" free-standing Victorian doll all ready to show off her fancy new outfit. She is wearing her favorite 1876 Promenade Costume. She has a fancy multiple layered lace & ribbon trimmed satin dress with lace trimmed & gathered sleeves, fancy lace & ribbon trimmed overskirt decorated in the back with wired ribbon bows, and lace & ribbon trimmed waistband. Her lace & ribbon trimmed lined bonnet has silk floral accents in the back and feathers. Her lined and fringed shawl is wrapped around her shoulders and arms. Her slip is lace trimmed and her long long curly blonde hair is tied in the front with ribbons. She is carrying a lined and lace & ribbon trimmed parasol accented with silk floral. She also has a painted wood head and covered round wood base. Her inner body is made from a dowel covered with fabric and eyelet lace. Silk ribbons adorn the dress and sleeves.

I just LOVE how she turned out.

Designer - Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals


Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Roxy Ash Blonde, Roxy Black, and Roxy White Just Love To Dance! - Victorian Lady Dolls


They say that the roaring 20's were a time of zaniness and craziness and our trio "Roxy" flapper ladies were among the zaniest and craziest.

As cousins go Roxy Ash Blonde, Roxy Black, and Roxy White were very much alike. They were only a year apart in age and were all raised together. So, their likes and dislikes were pretty much the same. They loved to dress alike, have similar hair styles albeit of different colors, and do the same things. But when it came to dancing - well that's where they differed a little.

"Roxy Ash Blonde” is a 12” Victorian faceless lady doll who is wearing a 1920 Flapper Costume.
Roxy Ash Blonde loved to do everything with her cousins, Roxy Black and Roxy White, but despite her best efforts was never able to master the "Charleston." She just could not get her feet to move with the same rhythm as her arms. Her time was always off. So, no matter how hard she tried it was beyond her athletic abilities. So, she'd spend her time watching her cousins dance the night away.

"Roxy Ash Blonde" is a 12" free-standing Victorian doll who can hardly wait to go to the club and is wearing her favorite flapper dress. She has a fancy lace trimmed and ribbed dress with long lace trimmed sleeves and embroidered floral accents, lace overskirt with ribbon sash tied in a bow, lace shawl, boa, head band, lace trimmed slip, pearl necklaces, and long curly blonde hair. Floral accents adorn the ribbed bodice of the dress. Her arms are wire-shaped and covered. She also has a painted wood head and covered round wood base. Her inner body is made from a dowel covered with fabric and eyelet lace.

"Roxy Black”  is a 12” Victorian faceless lady doll who is wearing a 1920 Flapper Costume.

Unlike her cousin, Roxy Ash Blonde, who despite her best efforts was never able to master the "Charleston", Roxy Black was a master at it. She could move with a rhythm all her own and was fascinating to watch. In fact, she considered herself the best dancer of the 3 cousins. She knew her cousin, Roxy As Blonde, would agree with her. Now her cousin, Roxy White, well that was a different story.

"Roxy Black" is a 12" free-standing Victorian doll who can hardly wait for to go to the club and is wearing her favorite flapper dress. She has a fancy lace trimmed and ribbed dress with long lace trimmed sleeves and lace collar, lace overskirt with ribbon sash tied in a bow and decorated with a crocheted bow, lace shawl, boa, head band with feathers, lace trimmed slip, pearl necklace, and long curly black hair. A gold button adorns the top of the bodice. Her arms are wire-shaped and covered. She also has a painted wood head and covered round wood base. Her inner body is made from a dowel covered with fabric and eyelet lace.

"Roxy White”  is a 12” Victorian faceless lady doll who is wearing a 1920 Flapper Costume.

Unlike her cousin, Roxy Ash Blonde, who despite her best efforts was never able to master the "Charleston", Roxy White was a master at it. She taught herself very quickly and in no time had taught her cousin, Roxy Black, too. She had a certain style and flair to her "Charleston" and was fascinating to watch. In fact, she considered herself the best dancer of the 3 cousins. However, her cousin, Roxy Black, didn't agree and was always trying to compete with her.

"Roxy White " is a 12" free-standing Victorian doll who can hardly wait to go to the club and is wearing her best flapper outfit. She has a fancy lace trimmed and ribbed dress with long lace trimmed sleeves and lace collar, lace overskirt with ribbon sash tied in a bow, lace shawl, boa, head band with feathers, lace trimmed slip, pearl necklace, and long curly white hair. A silver button adorns the top of the bodice. Her arms are wire-shaped and covered. She also has a painted wood head and covered round wood base. Her inner body is made from a dowel covered with fabric and eyelet lace.

Designer - Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals


Wednesday, March 11, 2009

How Can You Not Love A Quartet Of Flossie's? - Victorian Lady Dolls


It doesn't get much better than a quartet of "Flossie's" all modeled after their cousin "Flossie" (LW011). In fact, the Flossie quartet's idolize their cousin Flossie so much that they decided to have similar names, look similar to their cousin and wear similar outfits. But, that's where the similarities lie as they are nothing like their cousin Flossie.

Flossie May (LW011A), Flossie Anne( LW011C), Flossie Jacqueline (LW011E), and Flossie Kate (LW011E) are 4 completely different "ladies." They are all refined and well bred, but their personalities couldn't be any different.

Flossie May is a book worm and very studious. She is hoping to be the class valedictorian when she graduates from college and wants to be the first doctor in the family. So, she spends a LOT of time at the library and studying. However, that doesn't mean that she doesn't like a little fun here and there.

Flossie Anne is very quiet and shy and doesn't like a lot of attention which she tends to get because of her long curly blonde hair and facial beauty. She'd much prefer to be in the background helping wherever she can. She love organizing parties and afternoon tea's. She just doesn't like to be the center of attention.

Flossie Jacqueline is the most dignified of the Flossie's. She wants to be a refined lady of society and marry into a good family. To do so she has to be a well mannered, dignified, intelligent, and talented lady. Flossie Jacqueline thinks she is all that and more.

Flossie Kate loves adventure and wants to be out hiking, mountain climbing, playing tennis, or on some wild safari. She just loves the outdoors and hates when she has to be presentable and make an appearance at her cousin's afternoon tea's. She may look every bit the "lady" but she is an adventurer at heart.

Designer - Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals