Wednesday 9 May 2012




May I introduce you to Pochahontas?



Pochahontas

Pretty hat and dress

I even knit her a shawl

Back view of shawl

Pochahontas





My first attempt at a felt doll, which stands around fourteen inches high. I have realized that felt does not make for a good hairstyle so will try another with wool and other improvements. I think I may now give her some beads in the hair and some sparkle.








Pocahontas. By Charles Staal, engraved by B. Eyles. From Mary
                                Cowden Clarke, 
                                    World-Noted Women.
Pochahontas by Charles Staal
Engraved by B. Eyles
Via World Noted Women


1596   Born - daughter of Cheif Powhatatan

1608   Ordeal - saved John Smith from execution

1613   Religion - converted to Christianity

1616   Ordeal - first journey to England

1617   Death - in Gravesend, England

There is a memorial statue to her at St Georges Church, Gravesend, England.



9 comments:

  1. Fun wee doll, although yes, felt is not very forgiving for 'flowing' things

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  2. Gosh, died at just 21, how sad. It's one of our fave movies! She looks older than that in the painting (engraving?) but your doll looks great

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  3. Your Pochahontas is very cute. :-)

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  4. What a great doll, and what a great way to spend a miserable day too. Love her earrings. I hope you feel better today.

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  5. She's gorgeous. Well worth the time and effort it must have taken.

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  6. I love your felt dollies. Will have to give them a try when I get back to base.
    PennyBoden.blogspot.com/beyond the quilt

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  7. She is lovely. I expect the felt was good to work with, no hems etc

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