Tina
Spring really and truly is on the way and will be here before you know it! I promise! And to prove it, I've created a fresh new bear with all the promise of spring with its flowers and butterflies and warm sun. Tina's gorgeous mohair fur is a lovely spring shade of pastel green and her antique frock is lush with flowery details. She will bring a ray of hope and sunshine to your heart and home.
Tina's beautiful sweet face has warm airbrushing to enhance her dainty features. Her glass eyes shine out from under all that pretty fur and her waxed nose has its own pretty shine. She is a center-seam bear with traditional design and her wide-eyed innocence will steal your heart.
Tina's beautiful spring gown began as a christening gown and featured long sleeves. I wanted more of her fur to show and wanted her to have the breezy look of a sleeveless dress, so I removed the sleeves. The bodice has the most fabulous detail of embroidery and cutwork and the gathered lace and trim just adds to the beauty. This is truly not a gown you run across every day.
I don't think I ever owned an antique dress that had lace covered buttons like Tina's does. I was even tempted to put in on her backwards to show off these buttons!
Tina measures 14 inches in length and her gown measures a full 24 inches. The light-weight linen is still in very nice condition and the small holes and occasional age spots simply add to its charm and authenticity. The hem features sweet pintucks edged in ruffled lace. Divine!
Tina's pretty carved sachet heart puts one to mind of spring brides. It comes along with ceramic butterflies she likes to scatter about and play with. You can almost smell the pretty silk rose attached to the drawstring bag she carries her butterflies in.
I did take one of Tina's butterflies and attached to to her satin bow to make it even more spring-like.
Tina has very pretty paws in matching Merino wool felt. They features airbrushed outlines and sweet little hand-stitched claws. As you can see, she can wear her gown cascading to its full length or she wears it puddled all around her to allow her feet to poke out.
$475.00
Plus shipping.
$175.00 down, $100.00 month
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