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Deirdre, Original One-of-a-kind Birman Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Deirdre, Original One-of-a-kind Birman Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyDeirdre is a lovely Birman cat.

Deirdre doesn’t walk. She wafts. Sometimes she floats. Her silky hair wafts and floats along with her.

Deirdre, Original One-of-a-kind Birman Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyThe first thing you notice about Deirdre are her deep sapphire-blue eyes, looking directly out at you from her dark little face. They are full of mystery and wonder.

“What a pretty kitty!” you can’t help saying.

“I know, but thank you,” she replies, and wonders why you state the obvious. It is more fact than flattery.

Deirdre, Original One-of-a-kind Birman Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIn spite of her awareness of her very good looks, Deirdre is a sweet and loving soul. She never utters a cross word, and is always patient and gentle.

Deirdre, Original One-of-a-kind Birman Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyDeirdre wears a lilac-blue pinafore that has a pretty pattern of grape, dark turquoise, and pink. The bib and over-the-shoulder straps are ruffled in the same fabric. Under the pinafore is a medium-blue blouse with flower buttons down the front. The collar and cuffs are pale lavender blue and edged in red-purple scalloped trim.

Deirdre, Original One-of-a-kind Birman Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyDeirdre’s dark tail emerges from her white bloomers. Her tights are striped in pale lavender blue and red-purple. Tan high-button shoes cover her kitty feet.

Deirdre, Original One-of-a-kind Birman Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyDeirdre is a one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand-painted with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Deirdre, Original One-of-a-kind Birman Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyDeirdre’s paws are needle-sculpted, and her arms are button-jointed so that she can pose. Her face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed into her fabric head.

Deirdre, Original One-of-a-kind Birman Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyDeirdre’s curled tail enables her to sit demurely all by herself on a shelf or on a table, or in a cabinet. She can also sit on a chair or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Deirdre is meant for display only.

Deirdre, Original One-of-a-kind Birman Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyDeirdre is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She is 8 and 1/2 inches tall.

Update: Deirdre has been adopted. Thank you!

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Marjorie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Himalayan Kitten by Max Bailey

Marjorie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Himalayan Kitten by Max BaileyMarjorie is a lovely miniature Himalayan cat with sapphire-blue eyes that look out at you from her dark little face.

Marjorie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Himalayan Kitten by Max BaileyShe is wearing a rose-colored gown with puffy sleeves and a glamorous ruffle around the neck, edged in blue.

Marjorie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Himalayan Kitten by Max BaileyMarjorie comes with a mahogany-stained dollhouse spindle cradle. The mattress, pillow, and coverlet are soft blue with a darker blue stem pattern and tiny white flowers. She always naps in the afternoon in order to get her beauty rest.

Marjorie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Himalayan Kitten by Max BaileyMarjorie is a one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only.

Marjorie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Himalayan Kitten by Max BaileyShe was sculpted from paperclay in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

Marjorie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Himalayan Kitten by Max BaileyMarjorie was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time.

Marjorie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Himalayan Kitten by Max BaileyShe is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Marjorie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Himalayan Kitten by Max BaileyMarjorie and her cradle are 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.)

Marjorie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Himalayan Kitten by Max BaileyMarjorie stands 1 and 7/8 inches tall.

Marjorie, Original One-of-a-kind Dollhouse-sized Himalayan Kitten by Max BaileyUpdate: Marjorie has been adopted. Thank you!

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Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyRandolph is a generous and kind-hearted ginger tabby cat.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey“Time to eat,” Randolph announces to his brothers and sisters. He makes sure they all eat before he does.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyRandolph makes the rules at playtime, where fighting is not allowed. “No pummeling,” he will say, and they will all sit down.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyAt bedtime, Randolph takes a vote on which bedtime story to read. He reads it aloud until they all nod off.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEverybody loves and admires Randolph, who always keeps their best interest and well-being first in his heart.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie, his girlfriend, thinks Randolph is the most wonderful cat in the world. When he holds her hand, she’s in seventh heaven.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyRandolph is a handsome ginger tabby cat with big yellow eyes that reflect his serious nature. Always well-dressed, he is wearing striped overalls in terra-cotta and white, with a coordinated knit shirt. The overalls have two buttons on the bib and straps that cross in the back.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyRandolph’s undershorts are light tan, with blue polka dots that match his long blue socks. His very practical lace-up boots are two tones of tan.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyRandolph is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. He is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints. His whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyRandolph’s paws are needle-sculpted, and his arms are button-jointed so that he can pose. His face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed into his fabric head.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyRandolph’s curled tail enables him to sit proudly on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. He can also sit on a chair or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Randolph is meant for display only.

Randolph is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. He is 8 and 1/2 inches tall.

Randolf, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Update: Randolph has been adopted. Thank you!

Maizie, his ginger-tabby-cat girlfriend can be found here.

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Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie is a pretty ginger-and-white tabby cat with a bright little face and big yellow eyes.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEveryone knows where Maizie got her name. She lives happily next to a big cornfield where you can often find her walking between the rows of tall cornstalks. She loves the rustle of the papery leaves, and laughs when the corn silk tickles her nose.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie is always ready for a game of hide ‘n seek in the field. She counts to ten, and her friends run through the field, peeking around the cornstalks, hiding from Maizie, who shrieks with delight when she finds each of them.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLate in the afternoon, when they are tired, Maizie and her playmates gather up a pile of corn husks and put them under the oak tree. Paws behind their heads, they lie on their backs and gaze up through the leaves at the blue summer sky. They all agree that it has been a most perfect afternoon.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie is wearing a gold and white pinafore decorated with white daisies on dainty green stems. The bib and over-the-shoulder straps are ruffled to frame her pretty face.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyShe has a cream colored shirt decorated with gold bands at the neckline and sleeves. Her pantaloons are white, and from them emerges her striped ginger tail that has a white tip.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyHer tights are striped in two shades of gold, and covering her kitty feet are golden brown high-button shoes with gold buttons.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted using acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie’s paws are needle-sculpted, and her arms are button-jointed so that she can pose. Her face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed into her fabric head.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie’s curled tail enables her to sit very nicely on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyShe can also sit on a chair, or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Maizie is meant for display only.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMaizie is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She is 8 and 1/2 inches tall.

Maizie, Original One-of-a-kind Ginger Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyUpdate: Maizie has been adopted. Thank you!

Maizie’s ginger-tabby-cat boyfriend is Randolf.