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Identifying a Doll Maker?

A doll resembling a nutcracker or Santa.I purchased this "doll" on eBay and it is marked on the bottom "Sharon Kaminisy 91" I don't know if this is the maker. I found another doll maker "Debbie Garlem" on the Bittersweet Pastimes site and I thought this doll looked a little like her work, any thoughts.

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I'm not sure but I believe your Santa is one of the mass produced Santas that have been made by numerous 'unknown' companies that make items like this and sell to large distributors who sell to all the toy stores, drug stores, even Walmart, WayFair, Target, K-Mart, etc.
It is rare that a brand name company makes these as the market is always flooded with the cheaper 'no brand' dolls/statues.
Companies still produce these so you can find similar new ones at stores right now.

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Some are well made while others do not last for a long time.
Although your Santa has an unusual face, I do not believe he is a brand name doll.

The name written on the bottom, Sharon Kaminisy 91" is most likely the name of the person the doll belonged to; maybe she purchased it in 1991?

You do not state how tall your Santa happens to be, but most of these run from !6" to 35" and taller.
They usually represent some country or area so if you look at your Santa closely you may be able to determine what style/country he represents.

Here are links to new similar Santa's so you can get an idea of what I'm talking about.
www.christmascentral.com/.../
www.wayfair.com/.../santa-figurines-c548262.html

Maybe another member will be able to help you find your particular Santa.
Anyone interested in the story behind Santa Claus?
www.collectorsweekly.com/.../santa

 
August 13, 20210 found this helpful

Thank you so much for the response and information, I don't know anything about dolls my collection is all Christmas ornaments. I really like this Santa and I only spent $10.00 so more than a bargain.

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Thank you,
John

 

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Is his face fabric? There were several companies who sold patterns/kit faces for these primitive Santa's from the 1970s on. One was, if I remember right, called Dumplinragamuffin. If you Google primitive Santa's 1990s you will see many with the unusual eyes and nose. You will see these with unique features made by the artist or mom or granny who created the pieces. If you are selling use the phrase primitive Santa to get attention.

 
August 13, 20210 found this helpful

Thank you so much for your response, yes the face is fabric and I will check out "Dumplinragamuffin"

John

 

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August 14, 20210 found this helpful

I also thought this might be a kit but she said her mother bought it at a hospital gift shop so I wasn't too sure if they would sell kits - but - I'm sure they could have.

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It's also possible it was purchased somewhere else as this sure looks like the type of signature people used to place on 'homemade' pieces.
Hope all is well with you and your family.

 

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This could have been a kit that Shannon Kaminski completed in 1991 and signed.

 

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