Antique Handmade Paper Doll with Yellow Pants collector's copy Graphite and watercolor on lined

Graphite and watercolor on lined paper

or even little diorama of sorts

regal but gentle looking Spaniel (I think)

but he's really quite fabulous

Antique Handmade Paper Doll with Yellow Pants collector's copy Graphite and watercolor on linedAnother type of thing I can never leave behind handmade paper dolls! I do really love ones with hand drawn faces, but the minimalism of this one is lovely, placing the focus on that perfectly folded collar and the great yellow of her pants, both of which were belted with paper and tied (folded) in the back, the belt of the pants concealed under the dress. Feels like a valentine to me, and most definitely frame worthy. 4 5 8" t x 3 1 8" w and in