Dolls
This page features photo galleries of our collection of dolls.
Amelie
Doll kit by Dana Burton
acquired from Susan (a friend of a friend in Ohio)
Dressed, wigged & accessorized by Charlene
with a little help from Penn State University Ladies Dollhouse Delights Club (State College, Pennsylvania)
Pink roses from Vilia Miniature Design (Italy)
November 25, 2024.

























Cassina
Venetian Masquerade Porcelain Doll kit by Dana Burton
Dressed, wigged & accessorized by Charlene
Viscose from Lillian Bass of Lilli's Littles.
Metallic blue roses from Dragonfly International
November 3, 2024.

























Doll Inventory
I took a little inventory today,
and feeling very blessed to have these 84 dolls to complete...
especially those by Dana Burton, Carrie Lourenco,
Pat Boldt, Deidra Bell Spann, and Lucie Winsky.
Can't wait to create and add these to the 25 that I've completed.
September 30, 2024.

Hyde Park Doll Series
Gylda, Cora & Nanny
Porcelain doll kits by Dana Burton
Assembled, dressed, wigged & accessorized by Charlene
Army & Navy Osborne Pram by Roberson Miniatures, UK
"Trudy Beth" toddler in purple crocheted outfit
by Shirlee & Dee of "A Touch of the Past"
Baby boy (2 faced) from Debbie Heard
of Estate Dollhouse Miniature Treasures
Backdrop: The Queen Patricia by Charlene & Family
August, 2024.









Nanny
(Hyde Park Doll Series)
Porcelain doll kit by Dana Burton
Assembled, Dressed, Accented by a cotton handkerchief
(embroidered in Switzerland),
wigged & accessorized by Charlene.
August, 2024.
























Lady Violet
Porcelain doll kit by Dana
Dressed, wigged & accessorized by Charlene.
Necklace and earrings set
by Sun Lemmens, (Nalladris), The Netherlands.
July 31, 2024.















Dolls to Dress
Purchased from Debbie Ohm Miniatures
May, 2024.

A "Sprite" made by Dana
I won this little girl created on a spoon!
She is Dana's Burton's prototype for a Mini Doll List project.
May, 2024.



Rose's Green Silk & Lace Dress
Porcelain doll in the likeness of “Rose from the movie Titanic.”
Patricia Rose mold cast, fired, painted & assembled with a turnable head
by Ang Andrew, The Highland Dollmaker. UK.
Dressed, wigged & accessorized by Charlene.
White lace and flowers from Dragonfly International.
Viscose from Lillian Bass of Lilli's Littles,
Hat is fashioned from a plastic dixie cup.
Purse is made of two tassels by bead landing.
Heart of the Ocean "blue diamond" necklace
by Sun Lemmens, (Nalladris), The Netherlands.
THANK YOU ANG, she is beautiful!
May 6, 2024.

























"Rose in the Yellow Day Dress"
Porcelain doll in the likeness of “Rose from the movie Titanic.”
“Rose” mold by Deidra Bell Spann circa 1991.
Wigged, jeweled and marketed by Ayanna Sculptures, Washington DC, in 2000.
A find from Lisa’s Vintage Miniatures, Lancaster PA Miniature Show, 2023.
Assembled and dressed by Charlene.
Dress pattern by Dana Burton (Dana of Miniature Art).
Yellow silk from Dragonfly International.
Shaw made from a vintage handkerchief with an embroidered rose.
Pair of deck chairs from Lynlott Miniatures, Pittsburgh, PA.
April 24, 2024.

























Little Girl on Rocking Lamb
porcelain poured, fired, painted and assembled by Pat Melvin, dressed, wigged, and lamb accessorized
by Charlene
Class at the Chicago International Show.
April 4, 2024.












Little Red Riding Hood
& The Big Bad Wolf Diorama
"Red" assembled, dressed, wigged, and accessorized;
Wolf accented, furred and dressed
by Charlene
"Red" is made from Dana Burton’s doll kit
received in June of 2023, and represents an adult version of the character.
Her porcelain is poured, fired, cleaned and painted by Dana.
In addition to the kit fabrics
- the black, red and white floral trim is from Dragonfly International.
Her hair is “Red” colored viscose from Lillian Bass.
Her necklace is fashioned from a metallic "bit or bob" and a nail art gem.
Her basket is by D-Tales Miniatures.
Her wine bottle was made by Pat Jackson.
The big bad wolf was first cast by Bonnie of Bonnies Miniature Dolls,
then strung by Sandra of SASminiDolls.
I then worked a little magic upon him by adding additional facial features,
“Wolf” colored viscose from Lillian Bass,
and custom-made “Grandma’s” robe, bonnet and slippers.
The bedspread is from the previous Pookah’s Place in New Hampshire.
The pleated burgundy ruffled lace for the bed skirt
and valance are from Debbie Ohm Miniatures.
The curtain panels and door topper is from Barbara O’Brien Miniatures.
The ecru silk for the linens are from Joanne Roberts.
Grandma’s cottage is made from a bricked and papered foamboard shell,
a $3 find at NAME’s bargain table at Philadelphia Miniaturia.
It was cut down to fit within an acrylic box,
co-existing on a landscaped piece of MDF with a second box housing
8 storybook versions of “Little Red Riding Hood.”
The furnishings include a mahogany bed, desk, teacart,
and white upholstered wing chair.
The Reutter Porcelain tiled stove with Roseband design is from Karen’s Dollhouse.
The cake server, candlesticks, soup tureen with ladle, and tray are vintage pieces.
Lastly, assorted collectables decorate the shelf encircling the room.
March 2024.

























Angel Gabriella
Assembled, dressed, wigged, and accessorized
by Charlene
Inspired by Dana Burton’s Angel tutorial
in American Miniaturist Magazine (Issue 244).
Her porcelain is made from Cynthia Howe’s Felicity mold,
poured and painted and with full porcelain arms and legs,
all by Carrie of “It’s the Little Things Porcelain”.
The Gold lace comprising her bodice and accenting her gown
is from Deb at Dragonfly international (Chicago International Show 2023).
Her blue and gold patterned specialty fabric and wood base are from Dana.
The light blue fabric accented by gold religious symbols
was purchased from Debbie Ohm Miniatures.
She sits upon a vintage Cake decorating stand by Wilton.
Her wings are craft items purchased from Amazon reconfigured for scale.
Her hair is “Chocolate” colored viscose from Lillian Bass.
Her crown, and star garland (a strand of beads),
are both from Michael’s Craft Store.
And her name, one of my very favorites,
means “Heroine of God”!
February 2024.


















Cora
2nd doll in the Hyde Park Series
Assembled, dressed, wigged, and accessorized
by Charlene
Painted porcelain doll kit and tutorial by Dana Burton.
January 2024.





















Queen Charlotte
Assembled, dressed, wigged, and accessorized
by Charlene
My wigging school graduation project from December 2022.
Painted porcelain doll kit and tutorials by Dana Burton.
The ship in her hair was 3D printed by Robert of Angel.art.
Jewelry & Crown by Sun Lemmens (Nalladris), The Netherlands.
Colored Viscose - "Bridesmaid" (pink) and "Jeans" (blue)
from Lillian of Bass Hobby & Miniature.
The floral fabric was gifted from Rewind in Export, PA.
Trims from Joanne Roberts.
January 2023 - January 2024.





















Great American Women
Hand painted and sewn from the original
by Virginia Davis, Master Sculptor and Doll Artist.
Authorized by the United States Historical Society.
Richmond, Virginia
Edition of 9500
December 20, 2023









Great American Women
Hand painted and sewn from the original
by Virginia Davis, Master Sculptor and Doll Artist.
Authorized by the United States Historical Society.
Richmond, Virginia
My second set.


Lady Charlene
A OOAK doll assembled & dressed
by Charlene,
for the "Lady Charlene at Christmas" dollhouse.
Deidra Bell Spann Porcelain Doll mold (1994).
Painted, wigged, jeweled, and retailed
by Ayanna Doll Sculptures (Washington, DC) in 2000.
Acquired from Lisa's Vintage Miniatures
at the 2023 Philadelphia Miniaturia Show.
Emerald Green sequined fabric is
a purchase from Inch by Inch Interiors
at the 2022 Chicago International Show.
November 14, 2023


















Mini Auralea
Assembled, dressed, and wigged (OOAK)
by Charlene.
Porcelain Doll molded, painted, and assembled
by Bonnie Stanford in 2000.
Retailed by Wee Whimsies.
Acquired at the Chicago Showcase Show in 2022.
Viscose (color - Red) from Lillis Littles.
Accessories from Lovely Little Life Miniatures
acquired at the 2023 Philadelphia Miniaturia Show.
November 2, 2023

























Daphne
A OOAK bride doll.
Gown, veil, & wigging by Charlene.
Porcelain Doll mold by J Wolf.
Skirt & sleeve patterns by Dana Burton.
Viscose (color - Acadia) from Lillis Littles
October 30, 2023

























Fairy Godmothers
Assembled, dressed, wigged, and accessorized
by Charlene & Ruby.
Painted Porcelain doll kits and tutorial by Dana Burton.
August - September 2023.

























Denise
Assembled, dressed, wigged, and accessorized
by Charlene
in the likeness of a good friend and fellow miniaturist.
Porcelain poured and painted by Carrie of It's the Little Things Porcelain.
Thyme colored Viscose from Lillian of Bass Hobby & Miniature
(formerly Lilli's Littles).
Jewelry by Sun Lemmens (Nalladris), The Netherlands.
Vanity set from Lynlott Miniatures, Pittsburgh, PA signed by B. Taylor.
February - May 2023.















Morgana
Assembled, dressed, wigged, and accessorized
by Charlene & Ruby
Painted Porcelain Doll Kit and tutorial by Dana Burton with costuming modifications
Viscose from Lillian of Bass Hobby & Miniature (formerly Lilli's Littles)
December 2022 - January 2023.

























Lady Elaine
Assembled, dressed, wigged, individualized, and accessorized
by Charlene & Ruby & Nancy.
Painted Porcelain Doll Kits and tutorials by Dana Burton.
Gold-colored findings from Bindels Ornaments, The Netherlands.
September - December 2022.

























Doll by Shirley and Dee
of A Touch of the Past
Philadelphia Miniaturia
November 2022

Philly Show Find
Artist Unknown
Lynlott Miniatures
November 2022


Dolls by Judith Titus
Westmoreland Dollshow
October, 2022




Scarlett
by Debra Hammond
IGMA Show Silent Auction
September, 2022

Lady Figurines by Lenox
Bring life to Lady Antoinette ...
2022






Violet
Assembled, dressed, wigged, and accessorized
as inspired by Violet of the Bridgerton Netflix Series
Charlene.
Porcelain poured and painted by Dana Burton.
Blackberry colored viscose hair by Lillislittles.
Hairstyle as assigned in Dana's School of Wigging Experienced Class.
Fabrics and ribbon from JoAnne Roberts.
Gold colored finding from Bindels Ornaments (Netherlands).
Purple flowers from Beadspage (Singapore).
May 2022.

























Aphrodite
Assembled, dressed, wigged, jeweled and accessorized
in honor of the Greek Goddess of Love &Fertility
by Charlene.
April 2022.
Painted Porcelain doll kit by Carrie of It's the Little Things Porcelain
Wigging tutorial "Lanny" by Dana Burton

























Barbara
Created a dress from vintage white handkerchief
with blue embroidered flowers and wigged,
by Charlene.
January 2022
Wigging tutorial by Dana Burton.









Madam
Assembled, dressed, wigged, jeweled and accessorized
by Charlene.
Painted Porcelain Doll Kit and tutorial by Dana Burton
February 2022
























Tassie
Assembled, dressed, wigged, and extra bling
(from a Medieval Maiden to a Medieval Princess)
by Charlene.
Painted Porcelain Doll Kit and tutorial by Dana Burton.
Guardian Cat Talbot by JIL
February 2022


















Gylda
Assembly with and a "little" extra lace, and wigging
by Charlene & Nancy
Painted Porcelain Doll Kits and tutorials by Dana Burton
October 2020












Varied German Inspired Dolls






Tudor Gentleman
by the late Veronica Ann Pickup (UK).
Purchased from The Tiny Dollhouse, New York,
through the online New Kensington Show.
May 2021
Marianna
A Victorian Girl by Debbie Dixon Paver Dolls
of South Africa.
I named her Mariana after a mini-friend.
May 2020








Anthony
Shopkeeper by Fern Vasi of FernVasiDolls
He's holding a sterling silver Sheffield candlestick
by Pete of Acquistosilver.
My NAME Online Convention Luncheon Gifts
June 2020




Maddie
by THBespoke Miniatures
by Tanya Harvey of Ipswich, United Kingdom
June 2020






Lizza
Assembly, Attire & Accessories by Charlene
OOAK costuming from a vintage handkerchief.
Painted Porcelain Doll kit by Dana Burton.
April 2020
























Ladies of the
Queen Patricia's Peacock Suite
Assembly, Attire & Accessories by Charlene
Painted Porcelain Doll kits by Dana Burton.
April 2020





Claudette The Maid
Assembly, Attire & Accessories by Charlene
Painted Porcelain Doll kit by Dana Burton.
April 2020











Esther
Assembly, Attire & Accessories by Charlene
Painted Porcelain Doll kit by Dana Burton.
April 2020





Irene
Assembly, Attire & Accessories by Charlene
Painted Porcelain Doll kit by Dana Burton.
April 2020















Triplets
Hope, Joy & Peace
by Jane of Thimblemins (UK)
January 2020




Queen Patricia's Pool Family
by Paola of Paola & Sara Miniatures, Italy
2018









Queen Patricia's 1920's Flappers
by Paola of Paola & Sara Miniatures, Italy
2018











Edwardian Family
Gentleman by Terri Davis, New Paris, Pennsylvania
Lady by Elisa Fenoglio, Spain
Girl artist unknown
From Dollhouse Miniatures in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
April 2018
Mediterranean
4-ft tall full-porcelain doll by Rustie
holding Miniature Doll by Collections by Mzia

Doll featuring hand-painted silk
by Collections by Mzia
My first Philadelphia Miniaturia purchase
November 2016




Resin Doll Collections
Most purchased through Hobby Builder Supply, GA
2001 to current







