Bergman Bisque Head
Ball Jointed Body
AWARD WINNER
2002 Doll Doctor’s Association Restoration Contest
Category – Naked Bisque
Upon arrival at the hospital, this doll had many apologies: Her wig was missing, one tooth was chipped, and her eyes were damaged. The wood/papier (paper) mache body revealed many damaged areas including missing fingers from both hands, the bottom of her foot missing and the tops of her thigh leg pieces showed extensive damage and wear. The leg socket areas of the body also showed damage and wear. One leg calf needed repair and one upper arm section needed repair. She was very dirty and needed to be restrung.
The head was cleaned. The tooth was repaired and painted. New sleep eyes were built and installed. The doll received a new pate and wig. Composition body parts were cleaned. The body leg socket areas were rebuilt. The leg thigh sections were rebuilt at the “ball” area. Other cracks and chips were repaired. A new foot bottom was fitted. The upper arm section was repaired. All missing fingers were sculpted. Repaired portions of this body received touch-up paint leaving all other paint original. The doll was restrung and then recostumed.
