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Comment by Robert P. Meyer Jr. on March 22, 2011 at 9:39am

They could be Amish, but I couldn't confirm their origin.  There were several on display in this particular antique store, but nobody was present that knew anything about them.  I found it odd that all of them depicted older grownups.

Comment by Toby McConnell on March 21, 2011 at 8:29pm

I love seeing unique kinds of folk art. I was going to say that maybe the Amish made these.

Comment by Robert P. Meyer Jr. on March 17, 2011 at 11:34am

It's printed fabric stuffed with cotton.  The dolls are quite popular for some spooky reason. 

Comment by Maryrose Orlans on March 16, 2011 at 5:01pm

What is that made of??  Very neat!

Comment by wiffledust on March 16, 2011 at 4:57pm

love this! what fun!

Comment by Robert P. Meyer Jr. on March 16, 2011 at 1:45pm

I think they started out as a cottage industry in the Mennonite communities. I could be mistaken, but they were(and are) quite popular.  This one was found in an antique mall.

Comment by Toby McConnell on March 16, 2011 at 1:36pm

Who makes these? They are fascinating.

Comment by Robert P. Meyer Jr. on March 16, 2011 at 1:11pm

No voodoo, but this is a quaint yet spooky way of making dolls.  Most of them are in the form of little old ladies.  They're printed on fabric, cut out, sewn together, and then stuffed with cotton, hay, or rags.

Comment by Toby McConnell on March 16, 2011 at 10:57am

Voodoo doll? I think she needs a wig.