Mairie

I did promise to show Mairie. She is Ellie's sister, made also by Pierotti. I call them my Snow-white and Rosered, from the fairytale . 

Mairie has dark brown inserted human hair, whereas Ellie's is mohair,  and her long plait hangs loose over her shoulder, secured with a light blue ribbon.

To my knowledge, her clothes are original, but I did give her a lovely bonnet when she arrived. She is also the owner of the blue leather boots, worn but still beautiful.... 

Mairie is a very pretty wax doll with so much presence. She has  so many different expressions that one could never tire of her; sometimes sad and sullen, soft and loving, thoughtful or with a little smile....

My  two sisters look like they have always lived together. If truth is told, they must have separated already in Pierotti's workshop during the 1850's - 60's. The little girls who once owned them must have been quiet, careful little girls as their dolls has survived in such marvelous condition. Ellinot and Mairie spent many years residing in museums; one at Helen Moe's Doll Museum; the other at Mary Merrits Doll Museum, and was not reunited until they came home to us.

Now my Snow-white and Rosered  stand side by side, whispering little secrets in each others ears; telling the tales of years apart and sharing dreams of the future.