Playthings Past Collection

The Victorian period was perhaps the finest era of childhood. The family revolved around the children. Their toys were beautifully handcrafted, and no expense was spared to provide them with the most exquisite playthings imaginable. Wendy has captured the very essence of Victoriana with the newest collection, Playthings Past.

This is a complete collection, ending with the three dolls that have been introduced for 1989. Wendy was interested in presenting a unique family of children; an older brother and sister and a little sister. They are sold individually, but, since they present such a lovely "portrait" when displayed together, it was decided to introduce all three in the same year, rather than one a year for three years.

Victoria and Teddy - 1989

First Edition

Edition of 500

Retail Price $395

The teddy bear made its debut late in the era, but is just in time to take its place as an occupant of the Victorian nursery. Victoria, a 12" blue-eyed, blonde baby dressed in an exquisite christening gown and bonnet of ivory lace and point d'esprit. Teddy is a fully jointed mohair bear, designed exclusively for Lawtons by Linda Speigel of Barely There.

Edward and Dobbin - 1989

Second Edition

Edition of 500

Retail Price $395

Edward dreams of riding to faraway lands on his beloved mount, Dobbin. Edward, 14", wears a black velvet suit trimmed with ivory lace, topped by a matching black velvet hat. He has blue-grey eyes and blonde hair. S & S Woodcarvers, known widely for some of the finest hand carved wooden carousel horses being made today have created the incredibly detailed stick horse, Dobbin, for Lawtons.

Elizabeth and Baby - 1989

Third Edition

Edition of 500

Retail Price $395

Elizabeth holds her cherished rag doll, Baby. She stands 14" tall, dressed in a froth of ivory lace and point d'esprit. Baby is a 5" painted face cloth doll, much like the commercially printed fabric dolls of that period. Both have blue-grey eyes and blonde hair.

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