Julie Campbell IGMA OOAK Kindly “Church Lady” Clay Doll with Book

Why You’ll Love It

This exquisite one-of-a-kind clay doll by renowned IGMA artist Julie Campbell captures the gentle dignity and quiet character of a woman from a bygone era of the 1920s–1940s. She is the sort of woman you might see seated in a sunlit pew or lingering after service with a thoughtful word and warm smile. With softly styled auburn hair tucked beneath a modest hat adorned with tiny flowers. She is dressed in a brown patterned dress layered beneath a finely knit cardigan accented with tiny buttons, a strand of pearl beads, and sensible shoes. In her hands she holds a small book, perhaps a hymnal or devotional, adding narrative depth to her presence. Her poseable arms allow for natural placement in a church, parlor, or reading vignette, making her a beautifully expressive character piece rich with storytelling potential.

Details

Materials: Clay
Measurements: 1:12 scale, 5 ½” tall (if she were standing)
Condition: Excellent condition, newly handmade by the artist
Artist / Maker: Julie Campbell (IGMA)
Provenance: Miss Seattle Collection

Please Note: This listing includes the doll holding her book only. The chair and all other furnishings and accessories are not included and are shown for scale and decoration inspiration only.