Dear Me,
Oh, Sweet Girl, look at you. Dressed in pink overalls, playing with wigs and hats in Mom's doll shop. You'll grow up there, and every day will be a new adventure.
Remember that time when you were potty training in the bathroom at the doll shop, and you screamed for Mom, “Mom! Come see my poop, it is a big one! MOM COME SEEEEEEEE!” It was right when she was in the middle of helping a customer with an expensive French doll.
But Mom calmly stopped and came back there and congratulated you on that poop. She always encouraged you to be and do your best, no matter what you were trying to accomplish.
You will become president of that shop where you potty trained when you turn 30 because Mom will have Alzheimer's and need your help. When you are 34, Mom will go to heaven, and it will be all you, girl. You will become a trailblazer and be the first to try many new things for your community. You will be brave and strong. But you know what else?
It's okay if you don't wake up every day feeling fearless and strong. That is going to happen, too. You are allowed to be tender. You are allowed to have vulnerable moments, days when you cry, and times when you feel like you don't have it figured out. But you have more hope and potential already inside you than you can see on those days. I promise it's there. Keep trusting, keep believing.
Hold your head high, Rachel, no matter what anyone says. Hold it as high as the day you proudly pooped in the shop, for you belong on this journey just as much as anyone else. You got this and more. Shoot for the stars.
Love,
Me
28" Jumeau Bebe Triste, Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Body marked Jumeau Medaille d'or Paris. This doll has applied ears. The body has been expertly refinished by Stanley, otherwise perfect!!! You have seen her in a lot of videos filmed at the VDC headquarters. Everything about this doll is over the top AMAZING!
This lovely French doll was just featured on our YouTube channel and she is so happy now at the shop. She is currently sitting in the chair by the window. She has made herself at home but wouldn’t be opposed to living with you, should you decide. We are naming her Isabelle. She is a size 10 Paris Bebe by Emile Jumeau. Interesting info from Theriault’s: Emile Jumeau, circa 1892, the model was presented by Jumeau after winning his lawsuit against Danel & Cie, and being awarded the right to use the tradename "Paris Bebe"; it is considered the precursor of Jumeau's 200 art character series.
Isabelle has no damage on her head, there are a couple of spots of the original paint from the artist that you can see on the nose bridge and under the chin. They are beauty marks and totally original. Marked on the head with “Paris-Bebe Tete Jumeau 10.” Her original body has been touched up in places but it retains its original markings including the Eiffel Tower stamp. She is costumed beautifully and has Jumeau shoes. This is a totally lovely antique doll, circa 1880s. This is a fabulous antique doll with a lovely and distinctive face.
In this free download, you can make a teacup to hold a little doll (hint, the baby featured in the teacup on the craft is available here!) or fill with Easter treats, or use in your spring display. The Easter Journal page and pillow box are made with antique and vintage graphics. We hope you enjoy this little treat. Easter is so many things - a day for hope, for new understandings, for wonder. We hope your Easter is all it's "cracked" up to be! Enjoy!