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SNOWBELLE by Max Bailey (Snowbelle's adoption is currently pending)
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Snowbelle White Turkish Angora Original Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

Snowbelle is a lovely white Turkish Angora kitty whose favorite time of year has finally arrived.

Snowbelle White Turkish Angora Original Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

She sits by the window and waits for the magical snowflakes to begin falling from the sky.

Snowbelle White Turkish Angora Original Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

Snowbelle White Turkish Angora Original Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

Snowbelle loves the way the snow glistens when the moon is full and all the stars sparkle in the night sky. She loves it too when there’s a snow moon, and the snowflakes swirl softly all around her. She painted little scenes on her sled so she can remember how it feels all year long.

Snowbelle White Turkish Angora Original Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey
Snowbelle White Turkish Angora Original Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

When the ground is white, Snowbelle will call her friend Hedda, and the two will take the sled and head for the downhill slope behind the barn. At the bottom of the hill they will lie on their backs and swish their paws in the snow to make kitty snow angels. Then they’ll roll the snow into giant balls to make kitty snowmen.

Snowbelle White Turkish Angora Original Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey
Snowbelle White Turkish Angora Original Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

Snowbelle is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern and is meant for display only. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which is sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints. She is 13 inches tall.

Snowbelle White Turkish Angora Original Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey
Snowbelle White Turkish Angora Original Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

I sculpted Snowbelle’s face from paperclay, which I smoothed into her fabric head. Her pearl cotton whiskers were threaded through the paperclay before it dried.

Snowbelle White Turkish Angora Original Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

Snowbelle’s arms are button-jointed with gold antique-looking buttons, so she can be easily posed, and her paws are needle-sculpted. Her white tail supports her very nicely, so that she can sit up all by herself on a shelf, or a table, or in a cabinet. She will also happily sit in a chair, or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.)

Snowbelle White Turkish Angora Original Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

I created Snowbelle’s pretty dress from blue cotton fabric that has a delicate pattern of snowflakes, and added white lace at the neckline. She has painted ivory bloomers that match her cute little high-button shoes with gold buttons. Her kitty legs are covered with tights that are striped in two shades of blue. They match her wooden sled.

Snowbelle White Turkish Angora Original Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

Snowbelle is signed and dated, and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation.

Snowbelle White Turkish Angora Original Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey

Many hours go into the making of each of my dolls. I strongly believe in fine craftsmanship and artistry, and I pay great attention to small details. Each doll is a unique work of art, and I am able to produce them in only a very limited number. I  do my best to create little dolls with big personalities because that is what I love to do.

Snowbelle White Turkish Angora Original Folk Art Cat Doll by Max Bailey
Snowbelle is available for $450.00 plus shipping. Please inquire with your zip code for a shipping quote to ruffings@ruffings.com  (Snowbelle's adoption is currently pending) Please click here to visit Hedda's web page.
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