Saturday, January 4, 2025

Marquise De Pompadour

Photo CreditVita Soyka
This doll is a one of kind creation, I was fortunate enough to purchase from the original artist. Never seen this artists work come up for sale, although have only heard by reputation. Also seen the dolls on the internet, which I knew would be a pretty penny. Hope to ever become half as skilled in carving dolls I would be most fortunate.   Knew that it would be a costly item, although such artistry really does have a higher asking price. Totally worth it and is the highlight of my personal doll collection.


Photo Credits Vita Soyka
The doll is of Marquise De Pompadour, mistress to the French king during the 18th century.  This is a fashion doll made in the traditional sense as it’s completely hand carved from lime wood with glass eyes and human hair. Made in a larger scale she is 40” tall. Comes with complete outfit akin to her real persons court portraits. Along with a Queen Anne style chair to best be posed and admired. 

At Kingdom 12th Night I compiled all of my source images in one document for educational purposes. It’s full color print out of my doll journey to date; with images of my sources, images of my replicas, and detailing my reference techniques. All of this information  I used to create the various fashion dolls over the years. 

Photo Credit
Vita Soyka
The specific reason for this purchase is to compile a high quality reference doll for my 2025 journey into more sophisticated doll construction in wood. When I made my wooden fashion doll in 2023. She was a rudimentary first attempt, while 18th century is post period the techniques are the same. If it’s not broke don’t fix it, which is fine with me. I was happy my doll looked like a person and was a journey of both wood carving and clothing. 

It’s time to make smaller versions but with higher levels of sophisticated techniques and high quality finishing details. Which would be more akin to a religious wood carved face and less puppet like. So I am going to find my own style but have The Marquis De Pompadour as on site 3D artist model.  

So welcome to the collection new doll friend and here is to my woodcarving journey to make the ultimate high quality fashion doll in 2025.

All the Goals

Marrin

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Tudor Q and A

What is a Tudorosity?

A mashed combination of the words Tudor and Curiosity to create the word Tudorosity. Tudorosities is the plural form and the deffinition is as follows.

Tudorosity- an desire to learn or know anything about the Tudor dynasty associated with years 1405 through 1603.

Most people ask my why I make the Tudor garb ?

I find the clothing of this era not only beautiful but also challenging to sew. There is much more care and purpose put into making garments and wearing garments in the Tudor Era. I love the look of Tudor so much I wanted to explore the way clothes were made back then and the subtle changes in fashion and styles of time.

How did you get started in this interesting hobby?

I started with art first, I love to draw, paint, and sculpt all the traditional fine arts. So being able to draw helps me visualize the looks I want to create in my garb. History has always been a huge interest of mine and I've had a knack for sewing since I was 7 years old. It all started with doll clothes and I learned cross stitch embroidery from my grandmother when I was little. I am self taught sewer, crochet, knitting, embroidery and tatting. My methods are learned from books mainly and there is still so much more to learn.

What is my favorite outfit and why?

It would be like picking a favorite out of one of my future children, its impossible. I love all my gown creations and really like the distinct differences in all the styles clothing I make for the Tudor Era.

Do you make the whole outfit including hat, shoes, and undergarments?

I do have a goal of making a complete Tudor from the skin out. As of right now I make 90% of my gowns and accessories. The shoes and stockings, are bought online and the petticoats are a close reproduction but not made by me. .

How long does it take to make a gown?

It all depends on the type of gown. The making relies on the time period and class of the design. Generally if I work on it 8 hours a day on a sewing machine it will take 3 days to get the basics and another 5 days to do finish hand-sewing details and beading. So a week to a week and a half if working on it steady for that amount of time. I work a full-time job so it does take longer than a week to complete. I put over 40-100 hours per outfit depending on its complexity, its like its own full time job of sorts.

Do you make renaissance clothing for sale or custom orders?

No, due to new employment and changes in my lifestyle. Unfortunately, I have no time to support sewing for others. Though I recommend sewing lessons for those adventurous few. There are many fine folks who make and sell historical clothing. I suggest guidance with sew from many fine historical enthusiastic costumers out on the internet.

How long have you been making these elaborate costumes?

I have been in the Society of Creative Anachronism coming up on my 18th year. Active since 2004 working at demonstrations and volunteering when I could between working and other life's distractions. I really concentrated on Tudor sewing in 2007 and worked with patterns to learn proper fabrics, techniques, fit, and silhouette. I really enjoy the eras transition from a medieval form fitting layered cotterdie to the boned Tudor kirtle and then to structured Elizabethan clothing.

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Replica 1490 Milan Italian Fashion Doll
Based on art by Giovanni Ambrogio

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