Small Halopeau

Emily Hart, Grandmaster of Dollmaking

Winner of over 50 International Awards, Canada's Top Trophy and many Best of Show Rosettes in International Competition

Presenting.....Extremely Rare French Bebe Reproduction porcelain doll, marked 5 H

This extraordinary beauty remained a mystery for many years. But in 1989 The French doll Expert Francoise Theimer unveiled her history. Her creator was Aristiede Marcellin Halopeau. The Halopeau heads were introduced in the year 1882 and manufactured by the Frayon firm of Montreuil. These dolls were only produced until 1889 therefore very few of the Antique dolls can be found today.

This very hard to find size is a Seeley mold reduced size from their famous 5H Halopeau doll…. The Antique doll now belongs to Rosalie Whyel.

This head was poured in finest Lady White porcelain with many layers of China paint applied meticulously with up to 6 firings in between

Fine Painting done in 2011

Very finest French Paperweight solid glass eyes by Hand Glass Craft of England, in extra light blue color

Beautiful handblown glass beads were used for the earrings and matching necklace made to compliment the dress flowers.

Finest lustrous Australian mohair wig in lovely rich brown color in a nice long length...

PLEASE NOTE, I PHOTOGRAPHED THE DOLL WITHOUT CLOTHING AND WITH UNDERWEAR BEFORE I DECIDED TO USE THE DARK WIG. SHE DOES COME WITH THE DARK WIG.

Body is authentic reproduction latex composition by Dick Grube.

This ONE OF A KIND outfit is made with pure silk taffeta fabric and wonderful hard to find very dainty Antique laces, satin ribbons and amazing ribbon flowers. Tiny flowers are a unique feature at the back of the brim on this bonnet. A gathered Vintage trim is a distinctive unusual embellishment on this lovely costume by Mary Lambeth.

Under garments of pure cotton include bloomers and half slip, hand knitted silk/rayon socks and French style shoes with silk rosettes are made to match the outfit.

This doll stands 15 inches and 17.5 inches with the bonnet included.