Early American Doll Series

This beloved series is no longer available in its entirety. Only the dolls and the clothing are available indefinitely. Although it is sad to see the rest of the series (furniture and accessories) go, they have been around for a long time and it is a necessary part of my dollmaking journey. You may be able to find many items from the series on Ebay and from time to time we may re-issue various of the kits or finished items.

KITS FOR THE DOLLS ARE STILL AVAILABLE INDEFINITELY - See Below
OUTFITS - Patterns & Instructions taken from the discontinued kits for the outfits will be availables at reduced prices. See illustrations and links to buy below.
The Companion Doll Outfit (which also fits the Basic Doll) is still available in kit form.

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THE EARLY AMERICAN DOLL SERIES
The idea for this series came to me because I have always specialized as much in the accessories for my dolls as the dolls themselves. Inspired by history, I love the humbleness and simplicity of Early Americana. I wanted this series to embody those two ideals and I wanted all of the pieces to be of the highest quality this scale permits. The series begins with the Basic Doll and her 3" doll's doll then continues on with furniture, rugs, quilts and other accessories which would make her fun and fulfill the dream.

Fall of 2024, many items were collected from this beloved series and offered for sale. If you would like to see these here is a link: https://gailwilsondesigns.com/all_page_content/SpecialOrderPage.html

For all her clothing and accessories options see chart below.

THE BASIC DOLL (and her 3" Doll's Doll) - The Early American Doll Series was based on this "basic doll". It was to begin with a basic doll - a doll that was simple and affordable, but not plain and I wanted her appealing to the heart. Her construction is taken from humble cloth dolls, but she becomes a little more defined with her delicate joints and painted surface, which is another old-time technique. She has a mohair wig and is stuffed with real wool. Her jointed arms and legs are weighted so she will sit well. She comes, and I like her best, in her camisole and pantaloons, but then there is clothing to add and accessories as well. She even has her own doll (which comes with her in the kit). I have tried to make the kits as fool-proof as possible with silkscreened sewing lines, premeasured stuffing amounts and stencils for face detail. Patterns are also included for future bodies or you can order additional silkscreens. Her 3" doll's doll is included in the kit but sold separately if purchased finished.

Finished Basic Doll in Undies $195 No longer available
Finished 3" Doll with Dress and Undies $48 No longer available

Kit for the Basic Doll and her 3" Doll's Doll $42 Add to Cart
Extra printed fabric bodies for kit $5 each Add to Cart

NEW ~ The Basic Doll kit will come with a free Dress and Pinafore Pattern which includes dresses for both the Basic Doll and her 3" Doll's Doll. For all her other clothing and accessories options see chart below.

THE COMPANION DOLL (shown at right) - This doll is proportioned the same as the Basic Doll and clothes will be interchangeable (only bonnets need some adjusting due to difference of head styles), but the Companion Doll has a molded head, hands and feet cast in papier mache which are easily painted (stencil to help get the features right) and assembled. She too comes in her underwear - ribbon-trimmed camisole and pantalets.

Finished Companion Doll in Undies $195 No longer available
Kit for Companion Doll $84 No longer available
Extra Molded Parts for Companion Doll are no longer available.

GIFT SETS - Tucked inside a cloth covered and lined box is either the Basic Doll and her 3" Doll's Doll or the Companion Doll plus an outfit and book for each doll. Both sets, while different in all components, go nicely together. The Basic Doll Gift Set has an oval box; the Companion Doll Gift Set has a rectangular box.

Gift Sets for either doll no longer available.

THE BASIC DOLL (9")
and her 3" Doll's Doll
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Gift Set with Basic Doll (dolls shown above) $295

THE COMPANION DOLL - 9"
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Gift Set with Companion Doll (doll shown above) $275

NEW - Patterns & Instructions for her outfit are included for free.

OUTFITS FOR THE BASIC DOLL (also will fit the Companion Doll below or my Hannah doll) Shown below are Outfits for the Basic Doll formerly available as kits, now available as patterns and instructions (you will supply all fabrics and notions). They are as yet only available as is (as if they were part of a kit) and as such are sold at reduced prices. Click on images below to view photos of the outfits.
Dress and Pinafore for both Basic Doll & Her Doll's Doll $5 Add to Cart	Best Dress $5 Add to Cart	Going West Outfit $6 Add to Cart	Victorian Outfit $5 Add to Cart
Amish Outfit & 3" Doll & Quilt $7 Add to Cart	Nightgown $5 Add to Cart	Sunbonnet $5 Add to Cart	Shaker Outfit with Cape and Straw Bonnet $7 Add to Cart
Outfit for Companion Doll (or Basic Doll) $6 Add to Cart			~ New ~ A Complete Set of all Nine patterns shown above is now available $34 set Add to Cart

ALL ITEMS BELOW (KITS OR FINISHED) ARE NOW SOLD OUT FOREVER. PLEASE READ NOTE AT TOP OF PAGE CONCERNING AVAILABILITY OF DOLLS AND THEIR CLOTHING.

ITEMS IN THE SERIES	KIT PRICE	FINISHED PRICE
1.The Basic Doll (in underwear) and Her 3" Doll's Doll (still available above)	$42.00 (makes both)	9" Doll $150.00
	$42.00 (makes both)	3" Doll 48.00
1A. The Basic Doll and Her 3" Doll Extra Silkscreens	5.00
2.Dress and Pinafore: on a Wood Hanger	14.00	42.00
3.Best Dress: on a Wood Hanger	14.00	32.00
4.Going West Outfit: 4 Pieces on a Wood Hanger	24 .00	48.00
5.Victorian Outfit: 3 Pieces on a Wood Hanger	24.00	42.00
6.Nightgown: on a Wood Hanger	10.00	16.00
7.Sunbonnet	8.00	12.00
8.Amish Outfit: with 3" Doll and Quilt	24.00	78.00
9.Shaker Outfit: with Cape and Straw Bonnet	24.00	72.00
10.Ladderback Chair for the Basic Doll	32.00	38.00
11.Splay-Leg Chair for Her 3" Doll	28.00	36.00
12.Original Oval Braided Rug	24.00	36.00
13. Round Braided Rug	26.00	38.00
14.Ironing Board and Flat Iron	28.00	34.00
15.Dress Form	24.00	32.00
16.Sewing Accessories: Shaker Box, Pincushion, Spools, Scissors, Quilt Square in Wood Hoop	34.00	54.00
17.Shelf-Pegrack	18.00	22.00
18.Round Table with Drawer and Turned Legs	68.00	98.00
19.Turned-Post Bed with Quilt and Bedding	76.00	125.00
20.Trundle Bed with Quilt and Tick	48.00	86.00
21.Quilt and Quiltrack	28.00	54.00
Cross Stitch Samplers with Frames
22.#1 The Alphabet	18.00	48.00
23.#2 Small ABC	18.00	38.00
24.#3 Pictorial	20.00	48.00
25.Fancy Bonnet, Hatstand and Hatbox	20.00	48.00
26.Stack of Painted Wood Pantry Boxes	24.00	54.00
27.Small Quilt in Quilting Frame with Spoolrack	34.00	54.00
28.Upholstered Wing Chair for the Basic Doll	52.00	78.00
29.Settle Bench with Cushion and Quilt	42.00	84.00
30.Laundry Things: Washboard, Drying Rack, Laundry, Clothespins and Clothespin Box	Both Kits 78.00	All Laundry Items Finished 198.00
31.Laundry Things: Shaker-style Laundry Basket with Laundry, Laundry Bench and Washtub	Both Kits 78.00	All Laundry Items Finished 198.00
32.School Things: Lunch Pail, Slate, Apple, Ruler, Alphabet Paddle Board, Primer	28.00	72.00
33.A Doll's Doll and Accessories: 2" Peg Wooden Doll with her own Bed and Pouting Chair	36.00	74.00
34. and 35. See Companion Doll above.