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Messalonskee Moppet Vintage Outsider Rag Doll Celeste

Messalonskee Moppet Vintage Outsider Rag Doll Celeste

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Who's that doll with the skinny legs? It's Celeste!

Introducing one of a collection of rag dolls found by my mother at a roadside sale in Waterville, Maine in the early 80's. We've named them "Messalonskee Moppets" after the river that runs through that part of Maine.

These are made by an unknown woman that was regularly selling her homemade rag dolls.

My mother totally fell in love with them and she began a collection and would often give them to people that suitably appreciated them. I was one of those recipients.

As you can see the creator of this doll was ahead of her time. They are to me certainly collectible and have that "outsider art" charm.

Of course these are no longer meant for children and can be displayed thoughtfully singly or in an attractive grouping. They are bound to elicit comment as they have in my home for years. Yes, of course I'm keeping some for myself, you can't make me sell them all!!

They are lovingly albeit crudely hand sewn, made from bits of genuine double-knit fabric, ribbon and yarn.

"Celeste" is a tall drink o' water measuring 16 inches long by 4 1/2 inches wide at the widest part (the head) including her fluffy pink and white hair.

Celeste is constructed with white double knit fabric with white tube arms, pink & white hair and a sash of red satin ribbon tied together with blue yarn and is stuffed with rags. she's light weight and bendable. Make her dance, she's ready for a night out.

Don't forget the red yarn adorning her ankles. Since she doesn't have feet this is important.

I hope that you enjoy your one of a kind and expressive "Messalonskee Moppet"

Added on Jul 30, 2009