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Martha Armstrong-Hand's living dolls: A picture story
Beth dreams that her grandmother's porcelain dolls come to life and get into all kinds of naughty mischief.
62 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1983
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February 22, 2009
This is a most delightful picture story about five porcelain dolls sculpted by doll artist, Martha Armstrong-Hand. The dolls come to life through a dream narrated by Ms. Hand's granddaughter, Beth. In the dream, after the dolls tie Beth up, they get into all kinds of mischief. Their mischievous antics are illustrated in color. I laughed out loud at their devilish behavior as I imagined real children behaving as the dolls did. Anyone who loves dolls will enjoy this book, which I read after viewing an online Theriault's auction for one of Ms. Armstrong-Hand's dolls, Kadra. Kadra is one of the book's cast of characters. I regret not placing a bid on the Kadra doll, which sold for $300 along with a copy of this book.
Reading this book prompted research on the artist. I discovered that Ms. Armstrong-Hand sculpted dolls for Mattel during the 1970s. Some of her Mattel sculpts include Drowsy, Baby Beans, Baby Love 'N Touch, Rose Bud, and the Steffie (Barbie) face mold, just to name a few. As an independent artist, Ms. Hand sculpted limited edition dolls. The doll, Kadra, was produced in a limited edition of 10 dolls worldwide.
Reading this book prompted research on the artist. I discovered that Ms. Armstrong-Hand sculpted dolls for Mattel during the 1970s. Some of her Mattel sculpts include Drowsy, Baby Beans, Baby Love 'N Touch, Rose Bud, and the Steffie (Barbie) face mold, just to name a few. As an independent artist, Ms. Hand sculpted limited edition dolls. The doll, Kadra, was produced in a limited edition of 10 dolls worldwide.
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