Nelling, Inc.
M i s c e l l a n e o u s
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French
Wind-up Poodle $1650. ON HOLD |
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Wind up this sheepskin covered French Poodle and watch him bounce forward, up and back into a sitting up position as he bangs his authentic base drum with his furry paws. He has glass button eyes, a hide-covered face with a black nose actually detailed with nostrils, and he wears a festive metal headpiece that is adorned with noise-making bells. The two bells on the top are replacements and a couple are missing that encircle the disk-shaped hat. This feisty performer is 9 1/2" tall overall. |
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Door of
Hope Boy 8 1/2" |
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All Original $1475.
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A young Door of Hope boy with western hairstyle wears his original silk clothing that is so pristine, including his black silk hat with red pom-pom. He has carved wood hands and a chiseled face full of presence and character. He seems to have been given more than his share of responsibilities and decision making for a young man such as he. The local wood carvers for the Mission not only supplied the young female occupants with dolls for artful dressing, but also captured the spirit of the faces around them forever in wood. |
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Exceptional
Volland
Raggedy Ann ON LAYAWAY |
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One of the most sought after Raggedy Ann's is the early Volland (15 1/2"), especially when she has the rare "single lash" or lone dots underneath her eyes. Except for not having her original brown yarn hair (replaced hair not permanently attached in order to preserve originality), this one is in superb condition, with her black button eyes, simple and softly painted features, pale and minimally discolored cloth body from head to toe, with lower legs that simulate striped stockings and black boots. Her floral cotton dress, white pinafore with matching bloomers are all hers from the beginning, but alas, someone has removed her wooden heart from her chest! She says she can still give and receive LOTS of love! |
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Door of
Hope Woman Bound Feet $1150. |
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The aristocracy of China would bind the feet of their privileged infants so that, because of their incredibly small, deformed feet in the years to come, they would be dismissed from a life of hard work. The Door of Hope Mission young girls included this facet of their society in their repertoire of dolls that they tediously dressed and decorated. This is the seldom seen Door of Hope woman with tiny bound feet (10 1/2"), wearing a simple white cotton tunic and pants, and colorful bound slippers of silk fabric and embroidery. She has a carved bun with gold accents and she has the early style body with cloth hands. There are a couple of dots of stray black paint on her right cheek, but a face with an especially sweet expression. |
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Door of Hope Kindergarten Child 6" |
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Near Mint! ON LAYAWAY |
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One of the more challenging members of the Door of Hope family to find, the kindergarten child is always endearing and downright rewarding! This adorable toddler is all original from embroidered and fringed headdress to miniature cotton print tunic to appliquéd and embroidered apron, right down to her cotton print leggings and outrageous "kitten" shoes of embroidered and fringed silk! She has sweetly carved wood facial features and hands, and she has been certainly well protected, as she has no fading or staining to speak of. |
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Door of
Hope Groom 12" |
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All Original ON LAYAWAY
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The perfect mate for the Door of Hope bride is this lucky groom with Eastern hairstyle. He is all original, although he is missing his cap, and his multi-layered silk tunic and ceremonial high-top boots are quite dramatic. Finely carved wood features give him a content and peaceful expression and with his original black mohair braided queue, he is in wonderful condition. A a couple of spots of wayward rose-colored paint on his forehead reminds us that he is a piece of hand made artwork! |
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Door of
Hope Bride 11 1/4" |
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All Original ON LAYAWAY
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Wearing her Blue Ribbon from the 2000 UFDC competition in the Door of Hope category, this "modern bride", circa 1920, is all original and in excellent condition. Her red silk costume is vibrant and clean and she retains her beaded head dress that does have some fading and melting. Her carved wood head features a shy expression, fitting for a young bride, and a carved bun with detailed ornamentation. She has carved wood hands. A most desirable character in the Door of Hope Mission family. |
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Post Office Box 4327 n Burbank, CA 91503
Cell (818) 738-4591 n (818) 562-7839