Why You’ll Love It
This 1:12 scale character doll by artist Doris Tussing depicts an elderly woman with a wonderfully detailed, story-rich appearance. Her hand-sculpted clay face features realistic wrinkles, expressive eyes, a gentle smile, and wispy curly gray hair, giving her a warm, lived-in character.
She wears a rustic woven straw hat with frayed edging, tied beneath her chin, and a layered handmade outfit in earthy tones. Her clothing includes a dusty rose jumper-style dress, a vivid deep red cardigan with hand-stitched trim, and wide-hemmed under-trousers finished with dark reddish-brown boots.
In one hand she carries a delicate bouquet of tiny dried wildflowers, while a prominent pair of vintage-style metal scissors hangs from a dark cord around her neck. These thoughtful accessories give her the appearance of a flower seller, gardener, or country craftswoman and add wonderful storytelling potential.
Perfect for
A garden scene, flower shop, country cottage, market vignette, Victorian-inspired setting, rustic porch, or character doll collection
Details
Materials: Clay, fabric, mixed media
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 5 ½” tall
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
Artist: Doris Tussing
Collection: Part of our Private Collection
Please Note: Listing includes the Doris Tussing doll, bouquet, and scissors shown. Furniture, flowers, architectural setting, and all other staging elements pictured are not included.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
