Just in Time, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.
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Lace by Ann Sullivan welcomes you to her office furnished by Annie Morrison. Barbie Basics dress. Gloves by Liz Cole for Retros.
Back in the 1990’s, when the economic reality greatly differed from today’s, it was many a Barbie doll’s collector dream to create his or her own doll. Lace is one very special example. Handmade and hand painted by artist Ann Sullivan, Lace came to be in 1992 and was a doll ahead of her times. Made of resin, Lace was also articulated and strung (most ingeniously, we must add) at a time when articulation was not the name of the game. As a consequence, the Lace doll poses like a dream, most obviously when sitting, as her thighs and legs are separate pieces. Her head cannot only turn but also tilt.
Advertised religiously in the classifieds section of the much missed Barbie Bazaar magazine, the Lace doll was produced for a short period and is today a very hard to find beauty. For this feature, a Lace doll from the collection of make-up artist super star Wonderbilly came to Dolldom’s studio for an exclusive sitting with our photographer.
Via Flickr: Lace by Ann Sullivan wears a stunning picture hat by Mariann Roy and a fantasy necklace by Joy Jarred.
Via Flickr: A vintage tropical print cotton muumuu dress is perfect pairing for Yatabazah's luscious human hair wig.
Via Flickr: Golden column gown by Travis Kaller gives Lace a classic feel, as if she wear an ancient icon of love and passion.
Defiant, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.
Via Flickr: Lace expresses many emotions. This is her haughty side.
Readers, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.
Via Flickr: For that air of intellectualism. Glasses and pin by Mattel.
Via Flickr: Lace by Ann Sullivan wears a blue silk gown with bolero jacket by Travis Kaller. Necklace by Joy Jarred. Bracelet by Mattel.
Via Flickr: Sans bolero, Travis Kaller's peacock blue silk gown boasts elaborate origami-style folds at the back. Necklace by Joy Jarred.
Pensive, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.
Via Flickr: Thinking dolls rule Dolldom.
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I remember drooling over her dolls! I actually got two back in the 90's and then her larger southern belle doll. Which I gave to my Mother in-law and she still has today! Beautiful photos as always dear and thanks for sharing your Lace doll with us! hugs, gg
ReplyDeleteThank you Gigi! Your mother-in-law has a rarity. This Lace belongs to my colleague Wonderbilly, she came for photos and is now back home.
ReplyDeleteI have the AA version on Carribean Lace with her signature red dress and matching purse. She also wears red shoes specifically fit for Lace and her black thigh high stockings. I acquired her after 1992 and could not find any information about her until I found your blog. Thanks!
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