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Half Doll Workshop
This is not a pincushion doll.  It is on a dowel glued to a round piece of wood.  It turned out cuter than I thought it would.  This is a picture of the sample.
Carrolyn, Arizona Gene Club president at  the Betsy McCall Luncheon.
This is the Betsy doll we received. Isn't she adorable!
The purse was made by the table hostess where I was sitting. She is wearing a pink and white checked searsucker dress covered with embroidered organdy.  There is a flower on the back of her hat to match the one on her dress.
This doll is from the Alexander Tea.
See how cute she is.
This is the convention doll. She is wearing the jacket I made from a handkerchief in one of the workshops.  The doll is a reproduction of a rare bonneted Hilda doll. I have to knit or crochet her some booties.  I already have bought the yarn, just have to find time and a pattern to do it.
The following pictures were taken at the reception dinner held at one members homes of the Arizona Gene Club for Mark Middendorf and his partner. Joan Greene was supposed to be there but was unfortunately ill.
This is supposed to be Genes mother as mentioned on  the story card from the luncheon outfit Lady Lilac. circa 1956
Her petticoat is made out of the same material as her purse.
The hats were made by the members of the Arizona Gene Club.  The Jewerly was made by Kim Fisher.
 
Below is Simply Gene wearing the outfit we received at the luncheon.  Following  it is the contents of the story card.
On a beautiful, sunny California Spring day, Gene looks into her closet and chooses a special dress for a special day.  She wants something that reflects the happy mood that envelops her. The lilac day dress created for her by Mark Middendorf is perfect.  The sleeveless, cotton dress fits a bit snugly, but is otherwise comfortable.  She adds a matching clutch, stole, and the finishing touch--jewels by Kim Fisher.
A vibrant Gene strolls into The Brown Derby. On the way to her table, she pauses to exchange greetings with her friends and acquaintances.  Gene waits alone, and ponders the news that she is to share with her mother.  She has waited until today, Mother's Day, to share this special news. Gene and her mother were close during the years that Gene lived at home. Still, Gene wonders just how will her mother react.
Gene looks up and sees her mother approaching.  As Gene watches her mother navigate through the tables wearing a yellow day suit, her heart fills with love and pride.  Mrs. Marshall wears her age well.  The line, You can't be Gene's mother; you must be her sister, can honestly be said of Mrs. Marshall.
Mother and daughter greet each other with a hug, oblivious to the envious stares of the other patrons.  "Okay, Gene Marshall. I've flown across the country; I'll not wait a moment longer.  Tell me why it was imperative that I be here today.  Not that I didn't want to come, mind you," says Mrs. Marshall while still embracing her daughter.
Gene laughs, "Let's sit down, and order our lunch first."
After ordering chicken salad on lettuce with fruit on the side, and a special chocolate treat for dessert, Gene leans forward and clasps her mother's hands between her own.  "Remember the secret I told you to tell no one?  Well, my marriage can no longer be a secret," smiles Gene.
"Dare I hope?" begins Mrs. Marshall.
"Yes, finally.  You will be a grandmother before Christmas," Gene replies with a mist of tears in her eyes.
"Sometimes being a lady is a real pain," confesses Mrs. Marshall, "It's taking every ounce of will power that I have not to jump up and shout!"
Their lunch arrives as mother and daughter begin to plan for the joyous new addition to the family.
 
(Sorry.  The father's name cannot be revealed.  We are still waiting for an announcement from Monolith Studios, a.k.a. Ashton-Drake. Hint. Hint.)
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