A life of Faith dolls, which are growing in popularity, provide role models that help girls imagine and experience a lifestyle of faith.  This line of dolls features five main fictional characters:  Elsie, Millie, Violet, Laylie, and the newest addition, Kathleen. They are ordinary girls with extraordinary faith encountering inspiring adventures that make them intriguing heroines.  Similar to the American Girl Dolls, A Life of Faith dolls emerge from different periods of American history and accompany books that chronicle their experiences and, in this case, testify to their devotion to Jesus.  This line is designed to help mentor girls in their life of faith.  These dolls are 18-3/4 inches tall made of an exceptional quality vinyl.  Most of the clothing is interchangeable with other popular 18 inch dolls.  The dolls have all rotationally-molded vinyl; the head, arms, legs, and torso are ball jointed, so the dolls can sit, stand, and be posed in many positions.  The dolls have hands that can be positioned to pray, and arms that can be raised in praise, and they also can bow their heads in prayer.  These dolls are sculpted by an award winning artist.  The clothing designs are based on historical research.  They are more detailed and use more fabric and trim than most other brands of 18 inch doll clothing.    Each doll has a full wardrobe that was created to portray her lifestyle.  We are exceptionally pleased to offer this new line of dolls. 

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Elsie Dinsmore
A Life of Faith
 

When we first meet Elsie she is eight years old and growing up in the mid-1840's on a very grand plantation called "Roselands," with its huge mansion, spectacular gardens, large stables, and lush orchards.  Elsie is a sweet, lovely Southern belle with soft hazel eyes and beautiful curly brown hair.  She is an heiress who will inherit millions of dollars when she turns 18.

Unfortunately, Elsie is very, very lonely.  That's because she has never known the love of a parent.  Her mother died right after she was born and she has never met her father.  She lives with relatives who do not welcome her presence in their home.  Elsie is a 18 3/4 inch fully-jointed beautiful doll, she can sit, stand, put her hands together in prayer, and be posed in many positions. Elsie also comes with her miniature Bible. 

Price  $89.99 email for availability

A popular Victorian lingerie item was the “combination.” The combination was literally a combination of two items—a camisole and pantalettes. Elsie’s combination buttons up the front and has a bit of elastic in the back. She likes to wear it with her special occasion gown, along with her pink satin petticoat. She has a silk gingham ribbon to tie up her shiny curls while she is dressing.

 Price $36.99

Elsie's extravagant wardrobe contained beautiful items, such as this ruffled petticoat, camisole, and pantalette set.

Price $24.99

Satin undergarments were very popular when Elsie was growing up. These luxurious petticoats would peek under the hems of dresses when the wind blew. Elsie feels very elegant in her white petticoat and camisole combination with its matching lace-trimmed pantalettes. Two Piece Undergarment Set      

Price $24.99

When we first meet Millie, she is almost thirteen, the oldest of eight children and the only girl!  Millie has loving Christian parents and a wise, fun and eccentric aunt who visits all the time.  The Keith Family lives in the charming town of Lansdale, Ohio.  Millie has many close friends.

Recently the Keiths have come into some financial difficulties so Millie's parents decide to move the family west to seek new opportunities in a young and undeveloped prairie town called Pleasant Plains, Indiana.  Millie must leave her dear friends behind and move to an unfamiliar place without the normal comforts of home.  She must learn to trust God in new ways out in the frontier.  She is also Elsie's cousin.  Millie is 18-3/4 inches tall and has beautiful long blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes. 

Price $89.99

A two layered petticoat with ribbon rose trim, pantalettes with rows of crocheted lace, and a matching camisole with ribbon ruffles and lace trim are treasured pieces of Millie’s wardrobe. This ivory eyelet undergarment can be worn with all of Millie’s outfits and is a great addition to her collection of clothing.  

Price  $29.99

                     

Millie's voluminous petticoat is of deep purple taffeta with sparkling green tulle. She loves to wear it with the ribbon-trimmed matching pantalettes. Two Piece Undergarment Set.

Price $24.99

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Millie adores her soft, batiste combination. The camisole top is tucked and trimmed with blue buttons. The pantalette legs are tied snuggly at the knee with tiny blue silk bows. Her special occasion petticoat is of gingham printed taffeta, and has ruffled trim that helps give it the proper fullness under her dresses. Millie admires this taffeta petticoat, for it is more sophisticated than her others. She often ties a blue and white bow in her hair to keep it out of her way as she dresses. Three Piece Combination Undergarments.            

Price $37.99

This lovely pink straw hat with embroidered ribbon trim, high-laced ivory leather boots, cotton knit stockings, and pansy nosegay are some of Millie’s favorite things. Four pieces.

Price $24.99

Millie’s travel hamper is made of sturdy woven wicker and protects her most precious keepsakes, such as her crocheted reticule, embroidered handkerchief, and her cherished rose. Four Piece Set.

Price $24.99

 

The last half of the 19th century was an age of innovation and invention, and Vi is a girl who fits right in with her times.  She is creative, imaginative, and very artistic (She loves to sketch and paint).

Family is near and dear to Vi's heart.  She enjoys companionship with her six brothers and sisters, and she is especially close to her father.  Violet is very much her father's daughter, and humor, a love of travel and adventure, and an independent spirit that leads them to think unconventionally.

Violet tries hard to understand new ideas and she takes her studies very seriously.  The future is important to her, and she truly desires for God to use her in a special way.  Violet is 18-3/4 inches tall with wonderful dark brown hair and brown eyes. 

Price $89.99

Violet loves her white on white petticoat with its ribbon-trimmed waist and white embroidery. The matching white pantalettes are trimmed with the same pretty ribbons.     Four Piece Ensemble.

Price $24.99

Violet loves her white on white petticoat with its ribbon-trimmed waist and white embroidery. The matching white pantalettes are trimmed with the same pretty ribbons.     Four Piece Ensemble.

Price $14.99

When we first meet Laylie, she is seven years old, living in the early 1830's.  Laylie lives on a plantation where she becomes friends with Millie Keith.

Laylie is bright and imaginative.  She lives to climb trees, play with dolls, listen to stories of high adventure, and even pick berries with her best friend, Amelia.

Laylie has a fifteen-year-old brother named Luke, who she loves very much and looks up to.  She lives in a small cabin with her brother and several other children.  Laylie and the children are orphans under the care of a woman named JoMa.  Laylie is very giving, and she has many friends.    Her favorite story is  "Robin Hood".  She loves pretending to be Robin in her green cape, made by her friend Millie, and her leather feathered hat. Laylie is 18-3/4 inches tall. 

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Kathleen is the newest inspirational heroine in the "A Life of Faith" collection of historical fiction novels and companion dolls.  Her strong Scottish heritage, deep faith in God, and likeable personality make Kathleen a lovely new character to read about and collect.  Kathleen's effervescent personality will delight, inspire, and entertain.  Her story is set in the 1930's.   Kathleen is 18-3/4 inches tall with curly red hair and hazel eyes. 

Price $89.99

Laylie adores her pretty but simple muslin nightdress with the soft ruffle at the Bishop’s neckline. It comes with a cozy coverlet to keep her warm, and a pink kerchief for tying up her plaits at night. A sweet night-time outfit for a sweet doll! Three Piece Doll Nightgown Ensemble.

Price  $24.99

Laylie treasures her patchwork apron, made from the old calico garments of her mother's friends.  Her brown sturdy work boots are very comfortable, and her colorful knitted stockings keep her feet warm.  Three piece work necessities set.

Price $24.99

These mannequins are small replicas of ones used by real dressmakers. Use them to display your doll's beautiful wardrobe.                            

 Price $19.99

Millie Keith, the inspiring nineteenth-century fictional heroine for girls of all ages, is at the heart of this special paper doll collection that features her lovely prairie wardrobe. The book includes the Millie paper doll and a complete sixteen-page set of tabbed, interchangeable, historically based costumes and accessories, all painted in beautiful watercolors. This spectacular collection brings old-fashioned fun and imagination to a new generation. Quality softcover. Original watercolor paper doll collection.

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Elsie Dinsmore, the beloved nineteenth-century fictional role model, comes to life in this exquisite paper doll collection from a Life of Faith.  Featuring the Elsie Paper doll and a complete sixteen-page set of tabbed, interchangeable, historically-based costumes and accessories, all painted in beautiful watercolors, this marvelous collection will ignite the imagination of girls and adults alike, bringing an old-fashioned pastime to a new generation.

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Set amid the sweet blossoms of a southern mansion, this timeless classic delves into the heart of Elsie--an extraordinary little girl whose quest for love from her earthly father leads to a mature understanding of the love of her Father in Heaven. This, the first book in a series, will both challenge and inspire young readers.

Price  $12.99

 

Twelve-year-old Millie Keith must learn to trust in God when her parents decide to leave Ohio and undertake a dangerous journey to the newly settled frontier town of Pleasant Plains, Indiana, in 1853.

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In Kathleen's Shaken Dreams you will meet a spunky, gifted eleven-year-ole girl who enjoys competition and strives for high achievement.  her story is set in tumultuous 1929, the book recounts how Kathleen's opportunities for achievement are may until "Black Tuesday" and the stock market crash force her prosperous family to move to her relatives' primitive farm.

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It is 1877 and the Travillas face a new crisis. No one will demand more of herself in this time of trial than Violet, the middle child of the family and daughter of beloved Elsie Dinsmore. At fourteen, Vi is bright and lively, yet her good nature hides troubling doubts and fears that she can reveal to no one. She longs to help the family she loves, but will her faith in God be strong enough for what lies ahead? In her darkest hours, who will light her way? Experience Violet's fascinating Victorian world in this faith-based, historical story.

Price  $12.99