This doll is an 17-inch reproduction of one of Izannah Walker’s early dolls. He has a pressed cloth head made from layers of stockinette, paste and cotton that I made in a mold that I took directly from an original antique Izannah Walker doll. His head, shoulders and limbs are painted with artist’s oils, and he is filled with organic cotton stuffing. His body is covered in vintage red glazed cotton second skin.
I seldom make boy Izannahs, even though I dearly love them. This young man is the first boy doll I’ve made from my Anna mold, but since I’m sure he would object to being called Anna, let’s refer to him as Andrew. :) Andrew is about 17 inches tall and wears a very detailed costume that consist of a red plaid dress, trimmed in black velvet ribbons with a split skirt and matching trousers. He has side parted hair, tall black painted boots with red tops and comes with his paper party hat. Dressmaking details of his clothing include:
Split dress made from red and black plaid fabric with a bias cut skirt
Straight short sleeves
Lavish black velvet trim
Dress closes with three antique buttons in the backs
Antique white linen chemise
Black painted boots with red tops
All of the fabrics and laces used in making his clothing are vintage and antique.
To see more photos of this doll, or read more about my resume and doll making process please go to my blog Izannah Walker Journal - Paula Walton\'s Doll Making Notes
Finely handmade, one at a time, in New England just over 100 miles from where Izannah Walker lived and worked in Somerset Village, MA and Central Falls, RI. Each doll is historically accurate and requires from 85 - 100 hours to complete.
You may request additional aging and wear on the arms and legs of this doll.
*** Only the one boy doll is for sale in this sale. He is shown in two photos with his big sister, who is available in a separate sale listing ***

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