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

Meredith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMeredith is a typical tabby, beautifully multicolored with dramatically dark stripes, and very expressive.

Meredith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyThere is no need to ask how Meredith is feeling at any given time. Her little face will always tell you. There is also no need to ask her opinion. What she thinks will be clearly written on her face, and in her big yellow eyes.

Meredith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMeredith will approve or disapprove. She will like something or detest it. She will find something to be amusing, or absolutely dreadful.

Meredith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyYou will always know when Meredith is cheerful, and when she is blue.

Meredith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMeredith is cheerful today. She’s wearing a pretty little pink pinafore covered in rose and gold flowers and sprays of green leaves. Under her pinafore she wears a darker pink blouse with ecru bands around the neck, cuffs, and hem. It has gold trim and tiny gold buttons.

Meredith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMeredith’s striped tail emerges from her white bloomers. Her tights have bands of pink and gold. Tan high-button shoes cover her pretty kitty feet.

Meredith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMeredith 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.

Meredith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMeredith’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.

Meredith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMeredith’s curled tail enables her to sit cheerfully 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.) Meredith is meant for display only.

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

Meredith and Echo, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby and Black and White Tuxedo Cat Art Dolls by Max BaileyUpdate: Meredith has been adopted. Thank you!

Meredith’s tuxedo-cat friend is Echo, who can be found by clicking here.

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Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Ida original one-of-a-kind gray-and-white cat art doll by artist Max Bailey

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda is a handmade original, one-of-a-kind gray-and-white anthropomorphic cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

Ida is a grey and white cat with yellow-green eyes and a pretty pink nose. She prides herself on being organized.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda’s kitchen is as neat and clean as a kitchen could be. Her little cans of food are alphabetized by flavor and sit neatly in her cupboard. Her bowls are stacked according to size and color.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda’s pinafores are all starched and pressed and arranged in the closet by color. Her shoes are clean and polished, and lined up under the pinafores with which she wears them.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese and Gray-and-white Cat Art Dolls by Max BaileyIda holds choir practice at her house every Thursday evening. (She sings high soprano.) All choir members must bring their best voices and remove their shoes at the door. Ida is quite sure this practice of being barefoot will not only keep her floor clean, but will improve the tone of their voices.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Black and Gray-and-white Cat Art Dolls by Max BaileyIt appears that this is the case, as on Thursday nights, everyone in the town steps out onto their front porches to listen to the choir rehearsing. To date, there have been no complaints.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda looks very nice today in her crisp white pinafore sprinkled with a pattern of blue roses and pale green leaves. With it she’s chosen to wear her white high-button shoes with scalloped tops and gold buttons. Her blue blouse has white bands around the collar and cuffs, edged in darker blue scalloped braid.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda wears white pantaloons with pale blue polka dots, from which her grey kitty tail emerges. She’s as pretty as a summer day.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda 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 with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda’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.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda’s curled tail enables her to sit by herself on a shelf or 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.) Ida is meant for display only.

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

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda is available for $650.00. Please inquire to ruffings@ruffings.com

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda’s cat friends are Cleo the Siamese cat, and Lucinda the black cat.

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Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLucinda is a beautiful black cat. If you are superstitious about a black cat crossing your path, you haven’t met Lucinda.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyShe is called “Lucky Lucy”. She brings good fortune to everyone she meets, and it is widely known that everyone who meets her feels better for the experience.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLucinda’s disposition is as sunny as her bright yellow eyes. She is cheerful and affectionate by nature, and will always listen to your troubles, and give kind and thoughtful advice. It is a great gift to have Lucinda as a friend.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyFrom near and far away, people come to the little town where Lucinda lives. They hope to be lucky enough that Lucinda will cross their path.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLucinda is wearing a paisley pinafore in shades of mauve, pink, and tan. It has a ruffled bib and straps that cross in the back.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyHer mauve shirt is scalloped at the neck and cuffs, detailed with a lighter shade of mauve.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyShe wears little brown high-button shoes with gold buttons. Under her pinafore are ivory pantaloons, from which her black tail emerges. Her tights are striped in two shades of mauve.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLucinda 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 with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLucinda’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.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLucinda has a curled tail which enables her to sit by herself on a shelf or 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.) Lucinda us meant for display only.

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

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat and Maine Coon Cat Art Dolls by Max BaileyUpdate: Lucinda has been adopted. Thank you!

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Black and White Cat Art Dolls by Max Bailey

Lucinda’s friends are Marnie the Maine Coon cat and Lillie the white cat.

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Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Marnie is a Maine Coon cat. She’s not sure where Maine is, but she thinks it’s probably very nice there.

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Marnie likes where she lives. In the winter, the snow doesn’t get very deep, and it’s only cold at night while she sleeps in her warm little bed. In the spring, she tends to her catnip garden and sits on her porch reading about places where she’s never been.

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey “I could go water skiing in Maine,” Marnie announced to her friend one day. “I could go fishing too, and catch lots of great big fish.”

Marnie and Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat and Black Cat Art Dolls by Max Bailey “You would get all wet,” her friend replied. “And besides, if you went to Maine, I would miss you.”

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Marnie put her book down. “I would miss you too,” she said. “I guess it’s pretty nice here. I think I’ll go make us some catnip tea.”

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Marnie is wearing a pretty taffy colored pinafore with ruffles that go over her shoulders.

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey It has tiny blue flowers and green leaves, and looks just right with her cream colored blouse with blue bands around the neck, cuffs, and hem.

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Her little kitty feet are covered by tan high-button shoes over blue tights. Under her dress are white pantaloons, from which her striped tail emerges.

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Marnie 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 with acrylic paints.

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Marnie’s curled tail enables her to sit prettily all by herself on a shelf or 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.) Marnie is meant for display only.

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

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyUpdate: Marnie has been adopted! Thank you!

Marnie’s friend is Lucinda the black cat (coming soon).