Gesso wood jointed doll

Gesso

Gesso is a white paint mixture used to coat rigid surfaces as a permanent absorbent primer substrate for painting. It consists of a binder mixed with chalk, gypsum, pigment, or…
Straw bonnet

Straw

Straw. Before modern soft fillings, straw was used to fill soft bodies on dolls. It was also, and still is, used for bonnets and other accessories. Below are some examples…