Wooden doll 1998
by Fred Thompson

Donated by the artist just before his passing. Artist member 1970-2008

http://www.dolldesigns.com/fred.html for more information on Fred Thompson.

Fred and his older brother, Bill, started carving wood and soap at an early age, often making their own toys. Later, Fred did match carving on antique furniture and went on to one-piece, in-the-round carvings. A mining accident resulted in the loss of two fingers on Fred's left hand, and in 1954 he learned he had Muscular Dystrophy. Fred didn't allow these personal tragedies to bury or impede his artistic talent, rather, it made him more determined to excel in his art.

Size: 6.5 inches

She is made of wood, hand carved and is jointed at the knees, upper legs, elbows and the shoulders. This little doll is Pegged to stand on a small heart shaped base. Her undergarments are hand painted blue with white and gold trim. Signed on back “FBT ‘98.

There are two dolls available. Similar but not exactly the same.

$75.00 each