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Accompanying the character doll is a booklet and display card designed by JoAnn to include; the number of the piece, the inspirational sketch, a story about the character doll and a short bio about the artist. All clay dolls are limited editions of 500 and each doll is numbered and signed by the artist. A numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity is also provided with the character doll.

	Item Number	DB1
	Title	Marie Laveau / with Crytal Ball
	Size	14" in height/including stand
	Description	Marie is seated on a hand-crafted wooden stand with mounted tree stump with crystal ball set on the stump and she is dressed in a white peasants blouse and a turquoise green skirt trimmed with eyelet lace. She is 16 inches in height
	Price	$220.00

	Item Number	DB2
	Title	Marie Laveau / Dancing with Snake
	Size	14" in height/including high back chair
	Description	Marie is dancing with her snake, Zombie and is dressed in a white peasants blouse and a red skirt trimmed with eyelet lace.
	Price	$220.00

	Item Number	DB3
	Title	Marie Laveau / Holding Gris Gris
	Size	18" in height/including stand
	Description	Marie is holding a gris gris bag in her left hand and is dressed in a white peasants blouse and a Peach skirt trimmed with eyelet lace. Marie is 16 inches in height.
	Price	$220.00

	Item Number	DN1
	Title	Mammy & Baby
	Size	14" Height including rocker
	Description	Mammy is holding a baby on her lap. She is seated on a hand-crafted wooden rocker. The Mammy is 16 inches in height and is dressed in a black and white graham Victorian dress.
	Price	$450.00

	Item Number	DC1
	Title	Gabrielle, The New Orleans Quadroon
	Size	15" in height/including stool
	Description	Gabrielle is 18 inches in height and sits with a mirror in her right hand on a white wooden stool. She is dress in a beautiful blue velvet and satin robe. Beneath her robe she wears a white ruffled under dress.
	Price	$350.00

	Item Number	DA1
	Title	Praline Seller
	Size	14" Height including cotton bale
	Description	The Praline Seller is seated on a hand-crafted cotton bale. A basket filled with hand-sculpted pralines lays on her lap. A praline is sculpted in her left hand. She is 18 inches in height. (Note: Jewelry and dress fabric/print may vary depending on availability).
	Price	$220.00

	Item Number	DN2
	Title	Picking Cotton
	Size	17" in height/including stand
	Description	The Cotton Picker stands on a handcrafted wooden pedestal. In her left hand she holds a replica of a cotton blossom and hanging on her right arm is a basket containing the results of her days pickings. (Note: Jewelry and dress fabric/print may vary depending on availability).
	Price	$220.00

	Item Number	DO1
	Title	Zabelle's Triumph
	Size	20.5 inches Height including Stand
	Description	Zabelle is set on a hand-crafted wooden pedestal. She triumphantly holds a Gumbo tureen. She is dressed in the typical housekeeper attire of the era, a black dress with a white collar, white apron and white cuffs. She wears a red petticoat under her full black dress (inspired by mammy in Gone with the Wind).
	Price	$385.00

	Item Number	DF1
	Title	Vegetable Lady
	Size	14" Height including cotton bale
	Description	The Vegetable Lady is holding a basket of vegetables on her lap. The vegetables are hand-sculpted and painted. A hand-sculpted garlic cluster is placed in her right hand. She is seated on a hand-crafted replica of a cotton bale. The Vegetable Lady is 18 inches in height and is dressed in a white peasants blouse and a green and cream gingham print. (Note: Jewelry and dress fabric/print may vary depending on availability).
	Price	$250.00

	Item Number	DL8
	Title	Cala Woman
	Size	20" in height/including stand and hat
	Description	The Cala Woman is set on a handcrafted wooden pedestal. This street vendor of New Orleans carries a basket of rice cakes called cala's on top her head. She is dressed in a dark blue, red, and green print dress and white apron. (Note: Jewelry and dress fabric/print may vary depending on availability).
	Price	$220.00

	Item Number	DD1
	Title	"Jeannine", The Creole Lady
	Size	17" in height/including stand
	Description	Jeannine has auburn hair and brown eyes. She is dressed in a Victorian silk blouse and a gray wool bustle skirt. She stands 16 inches in height and is set on a hand-crafted wooden pedestal. (Jewelry and fabric/prints may vary depending upon availability.)
	Price	$250.00

	Item Number	DC5
	Title	"Casey", A Southern Belle
	Size	19" in height/including stand
	Description	Casey has blonde hair and blue eyes. She is dressed in a pink satin and lace gown. Accessories include: cameo earrings and a flower headdress. Casey stands 18 inches in height and is set on a hand-crafted wooden pedestal. (Note: Jewelry and dress fabric/print may vary depending on availability).
	Price	$350.00

	Item Number	DC4
	Title	"Brianne", A Southern Belle
	Size	19" in height/including stand
	Description	Brianne has blonde hair and blue eyes. She is dressed in a cream satin and lace gown. Brianne stands 18 inches in height and is set on a hand-crafted wooden pedestal. (Note: Jewelry and dress fabric/print may vary depending on availability).
	Price	$350.00

	Item Number	DD2
	Title	"Marie Constance", The Tignon Law
	Size	20" in height/including stand
	Description	The Tignon Law doll, originally was created to represent the New Orleans beautiful women of color who were ordered to wear a Tignon (bandanna) on their head in 1792. This law was an attempt to label these women of color. Marie-Constance stands on a hand-crafted wooden stand. She is 18 inches in height and is dressed in an empire style, white and pick striped dress. Accessories include: Bible in left arm, Fan in right hand, Pearl earrings. (Note: jewelry and dress fabric/print may vary depending upon availability).
	Price	$450.00

	Item Number	DE1
	Title	Louisiana Cajun
	Size	19" in height/including stand
	Description	The Louisiana Cajun is a character doll depicting the hard life of the Cajuns who were exiled from their home land of Acadia. She is dressed in a typical everyday garment of the era. Her cloth hat is a replica of the head pieces that were drawn in sketches of that time. She stands 18 inches in height and is set on a hand-crafted wooden pedestal. She holds a basket of Louisiana Moss, the moss was used to stuff mattresses for bedding. (Jewelry and dress fabric/prints may vary depending upon availability.)
	Price	$220.00


	Item Number	DK1
	Title	Nicole - Mardi Gras Creole Masquerade Collection
	Size	20" in height
	Description	Mardi Gras Masquerade is a collection of Mardi Gras characters. Each character has a mardi gras mask painted face. Green costume/black and green feathers. (Fabric colors may vary slightly due to availability). The hands and feet are hand-sculpted with precise detail. One of Nicole's distinct features is her bare feet.
	Price	$220.00

If interested in ordering contact southern-elegance@cox.net for doll availability and estimated delivery date.

NOTE: BECAUSE EVERY DETAIL OF DOLLS ARE HANDMADE, CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN ACCEPTING ORDERS. ORDERING METHODS ARE IN PLACE TO INSURE DOLL AVAILABILITY AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. I APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE.

If order is accepted an invoice with be emailed to you and once payment is received the doll making process begins. Completion time is between 4 to 6 weeks.

·8% Shipping and Handling to United States (exceptions Alaska and Hawaii). Insurance is included. Shipping charges may be reduced on orders of 2 or more dolls depending on dolls ordered and prices.

·Email for shipping cost to Alaska, Hawaii and other countries. Contact southern-elegane@cox.net for shipping information.

·Claims for damage must be reported to the carrier immediately, within 5 days. Otherwise we are not responsible.

·Please Allow 2-6 weeks for Delivery. Orders of two or more may require additional time.

	Item Number	DJ1
	Title	Veronica - Mardi Gras Creole Masquerade Collection
	Size	20" in height
	Description	Mardi Gras Masquerade is a collection of Mardi Gras characters. Each character has a mardi gras mask painted face. Blue costume/black feathers. (Fabric colors may vary slightly due to availability). The hands and feet are hand-sculpted with precise detail. One of Veronica's distinct features is her bare feet.
	Price	$220.00

	Item Number	DJ2
	Title	Jasmine - Mardi Gras Creole Masquerade Collection
	Size	20" in height
	Description	Mardi Gras Masquerade is a collection of Mardi Gras characters. Each character has a mardi gras mask painted face. Red costume/black and red feathers. (Fabric colors may vary slightly due to availability). The hands and feet are hand-sculpted with precise detail. One of Nicole's distinct features is her bare feet.
	Price	$220.00

	Item Number	DK2
	Title	Dominique - Mardi Gras Creole Masquerade Collection
	Size	20" in height
	Description	Mardi Gras Masquerade is a collection of Mardi Gras characters. Each character has a mardi gras mask painted face. Earth tone costume/matching feathers. (Fabric colors may vary slightly due to availability). The hands and feet are hand-sculpted with precise detail. One of Nicole's distinct features is her bare feet.
	Price	$220.00

	Item Number	DK3
	Title	Naomi - Mardi Gras Creole Masquerade Collection
	Size	20" in height
	Description	Mardi Gras Masquerade is a collection of Mardi Gras characters. Each character has a mardi gras mask painted face. Purple costume/black and purple Feathers. (Fabric colors may vary slightly due to availability). The hands and feet are hand-sculpted with precise detail. One of Nicole's distinct features is her bare feet.
	Price	$220.00

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