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Doll's head, Esther's or Kathy's. Probably celluloid
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Doll's head, Esther's or Kathy's. Probably composition
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Esther Bohannon's cosmetic jar
Esther's Makeup Jar Found in a box of keepsakes labeled by Kathy. Similar to ones seen in turn-of-the-century catalogues. -
Kathleen Bohannon's first shoes
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Fine lace doll cap
Found in small suitcase of keepsakes, possibly assembled by Esther Bohannon. According to Jan, this is hatpin work, so named because it could be done with hatpins. The work comes together quickly and was seen as an inferior alternative to crochet. It would seem, therefore, very suited for making a cap for a baby doll. Wish I knew which grandmother or great grandmother made it. -
Kathy's baby coat and cap
Found in same small suitcase that contained Kathy's baby shoes. Seems too big for a doll, particularly the ones in the case. Also in very good condition and not at all dating to the early 1900s, as one from Esther's childhood would need to be. -
Doll outfit: hand-made suede skirt, cap, purse and cape.
Mom did tell me that Esther made clothes for Kathy's dolls. This is probably one such example. -
Wallace C. Bohannon's work gloves
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Kathy Bohannon's scout sash.
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Kathy's scout sash, other half
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Wally F. Bohannon's scout sash and ribbons
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Porcelain jointed doll, blue silk dress
From photos of Esther as a girl, it is clear she had many dolls. Was this hers or Kathy's? Dating it might provide an answer. Mom (Kathy) did say Esther made clothes for her dolls. This one is missing the lower part of a leg and has a crocheted hat and salmon colored bag. Silk dress is rotting. -
Jointed porcelain doll, boy in suit
Esther's keepsake suitcase. Doll of Esther's? Suit is hand-made, but leather shoes that have nearly disintegrated must have come with the doll. White knitted cap seems to be for a different doll. It appears too large for either of these complete dolls. -
Jointed porcelain and composition doll, blue silk dress
Esther's keepsake suitcase. Increasingly, I believe these dolls are likely Esther's rather than Kathy's. Mom showed me her prized bride doll but never spoke of these. Further, the wear and deterioration make them appear older. -
Doll outfit: hand-made red velvet with real fur embellishments
Esther's keepsake suitcase. Another example of Esther's handiwork, probably for Kathy's dolls.