Red Scarf Snow Bear by American artist Darlene Allen Pincushion doll over several decades

over several decades

The legendary collection was begun in the early 1970s and includes more than 400 fine antique dolls including an extraordinary array of the rarest of French bébés (H

Although her collection spanned every category including very rare automata and French bebes

the collection has grown from these childhood dolls into a world-class collection

a member of van Boxel's Basket Babies collection

Red Scarf Snow Bear by American artist Darlene Allen Pincushion doll over several decadesDarlene Allen cites children's book illustrators as inspirations for her work, and this adorably lovable pair of snow bears show that she has chosen well. The snow bears, with fine mohair heads and arms in the classic jointed style, have wool felt snow bodies and wear wool flannel scarves. 7" each. Red Scarf. TB 583.