HITTY ~ DRC 4 Hitty Home

In 1995 a buyer called with a request for a special order Hitty in miniature, and wondered if I would be interested in carving one out of Fossil Ivory. When I was a little girl, I was deprived of having the pleasure of reading Hittys story book, and at 41 years old had yet to meet her or hear of her story. My first glimpse of Hitty, an antique American wood doll, was to see some photocopied pictures of the real doll and a newer edition of her book. Suddenly, I found myself enraptured by Hitty. The style of the little wood doll she was, and the obvious forthright character she possessed. I took those photocopied pictures home with me and immediately set out to carve a miniature version of her in fossil ivory. It was not long after completing that first little Ivory Hitty that replicating the Original Hitty in wood became an obsession. It wasn't as easy as one might think when you first look at this simple little wooden doll. There are many facets to her personality. Like no other I have seen before or since, this little doll has soul. Capturing that soul has been about the hardest thing I have done in my carving career. To be honest, I do not believe I have captured her complete spirit yet, and often wonder if I have ever even come close. I'm just not sure it can be done. I wonder as I carve her now, if that spirit is only obtained through the doll's life experiences and adventures. Hitty, after all, has lived for 200 years, give or take a year or two, and she has had much in the way of experiences and adventures that have shaped her little wooden spirit. I do believe it is the artists hands, the intent in his or her mind and heart, and his or her own spirit that shapes the character of the doll, but it is the patina of life that brings out the dolls soul.

A BIG Thanks to ALL who have supported my Hitty carving over the last number of years.
I fought hard to carve her, and am glad I did. She is one very special little doll.

At this time, I am not carving Hitty's, but if I should carve one at any point, I will post pictures of her on this site.
I do have some 'Mountain Ash' I hope to create two or three Hitty replicas from. They will be very special as the wood is said to come from Ireland!!!

THANK YOU AGAIN to all of you who Love HITTY in general. I do hope that her legacy continues on through all of you!!!

Molds of the two wood prototypes pictured above produce the Hitty-Kin series.
Cast in a durable resin, these Hitty dolls are perfect for play and travel.

"Original Hitty-Kin" (Wood Prototype is Sitting in Front)
"Hitty-Kin Two " (Wood Prototype is Standing in Back)

^{Both Series are discontinued until further notice. I apologize for any disappointment or inconvenience.}