A 19th century paper mache doll

 

This little doll needs several areas addressed.

She has a paper mache head on a cloth body. Her arms are paper mache and her lower legs are cloth.

She is missing the tip of her nose and her paint is quite worn.

There are cracks on her shoulder plate but they are superficial.

She is missing both hands.

Her lower legs are made of green fabric that is fragile and shredding....it is attached to oilcloth which was fashioned to look like boots. They even had leather soles.

Hand transplants.

These hands were salvaged from some parts that were made from a very similar material. They still need some paint to blend in.

Some of the dings get disguised on the head.

Then the lower legs get dismantled.

To address the one oilcloth boot that has missing sections, I glue the shreds to a piece of cotton.

Then I paint in the missing sections.

Hand transplants done. New calves and reconstructed boots/feet.

Her wool dress is shredding but original to her.