Jill Bennett started her artistic career in theatre and costume design before illustrating well-loved children's books (including works for Roald Dahl and Dick King-Smith). In the 1970s and 1980s, she transitioned from 2D illustrations to 3D characters. She co-created J Designs alongside pattern cutter and dressmaker James Carrington. Later, Tina Newman and Paula Shilsom joined and eventually took over the business operations so Bennett could focus on individual, one-of-a-kind art pieces.
The dolls here are a mixture of early J Design & more recent examples. Some from the Kristin Baybars collection. I have more photos if you want. Please contact me I can send them.
B: Grey haired cook with glasses. (KB Collection)
C: Housemaid in beige. (KB Collection)
D: Dirty kitchen maid. (KB Collection)
E: Dirty street boy
G: Young man in red waistcoat.
H: Older man in green waistcoat.
I: Modern man in green sweater.
J: Tudor girl.
K: Boy with ringlets & lacy collar.
L: Boy in sailor suit & straw hat.
M: Boy in sailor suit & bare feet.
N: Girl in pink bathing suit.
Measurements : 1:12 scale
Condition * : 4 - 5
Maker: J Designs
* I mark each the condition of each miniature out of 5, 1 being poor & 5 being excellent. Please note the condition is reflected in the price.
Jill Bennett started her artistic career in theatre and costume design before illustrating well-loved children's books (including works for Roald Dahl and Dick King-Smith). In the 1970s and 1980s, she transitioned from 2D illustrations to 3D characters. She co-created J Designs alongside pattern cutter and dressmaker James Carrington. Later, Tina Newman and Paula Shilsom joined and eventually took over the business operations so Bennett could focus on individual, one-of-a-kind art pieces.
The dolls here are a mixture of early J Design & more recent examples. Some from the Kristin Baybars collection. I have more photos if you want. Please contact me I can send them.
B: Grey haired cook with glasses. (KB Collection)
C: Housemaid in beige. (KB Collection)
D: Dirty kitchen maid. (KB Collection)
E: Dirty street boy
G: Young man in red waistcoat.
H: Older man in green waistcoat.
I: Modern man in green sweater.
J: Tudor girl.
K: Boy with ringlets & lacy collar.
L: Boy in sailor suit & straw hat.
M: Boy in sailor suit & bare feet.
N: Girl in pink bathing suit.
Measurements : 1:12 scale
Condition * : 4 - 5
Maker: J Designs
* I mark each the condition of each miniature out of 5, 1 being poor & 5 being excellent. Please note the condition is reflected in the price.