Doll House no 407

Doll House no 407 (with triplets), mixed media assemblage

I came across another book on midwifery last month dating to the mid 1800's. The engravings were sparse but few it held are treasures indeed. I do believe this is the first doll house in the series to feature triplets. I love how two have hair and the third is bald. Also, the dismembered legs gave me pause so I dutifully bestowed her with a new pair.

Doll House no 401

Doll House no 401 (with womb), mixed media assemblage

Doll House no 398

Doll House no 398 (with womb), mixed media assemblage

One more piece to share with you today.... number 398 from my 'Doll House' series.

Doll House no 394

Doll House no 394 (with podalic version in head presentation), mixed media assemblage

The two doll houses in progress last week are finished and will be posted in the shop today. One more engraving from a very old volume on obstetrics published in 1888. Its images are oh so exquisite....oh so bizarre....more to come on future pieces.

Doll House no 393

Doll House no 393 (with prolapsed hand), mixed media assemblage

Or as Patrick calls it..."doll house with jazz hand". The image was gleaned from a recently acquired volume on obstetrics from 1888.

Doily Art

Womb & Womb no 2, original mixed media with imagery from 1889 obstetrics book

Ever since I finished this piece I've been meaning to get around to makin' more doily art. Went back & forth on the stitching....whether to do xxxxxxx or | | | | | | | |. Decided on | | | | | | | | 'cuz they look like sutures which seems fitting in this context.

New Prickly Plaques

New Prickly Plaques in the shop.

In other news, my family and I came down with some sort of crud over the weekend. Since we're still climbing the road to recovery I may be a little scarce around here this week. Stay well!

Doll House no 363, 364 & 365

Doll House no 363 (with child)


Doll House no 364 (with heart)


Doll House no 365 (with child)