Monday, June 20, 2011

Blythe Restoration Project initiates


I'm posting these images today in order to document the progress of the Blythe Restoration Project and to see if anyone in the conservation, restoration, Blythe or fashion community has any advice on how to successfully bring Blythe back to her intended glory.

(A) Front View





(B) Back View




(C) Hair Issues

Frizzy hair and discolouration most likely caused by a product popular in the eighties 'Sun-In' and used by teen girls worldwide.



(D) Side View of Injury



(E) Front View Detail

Front view of discoloured face plate and broken neck.



(F) Lower Torso

Dirty feet and legs.



(G) Back View Details

Masking tape that was put in place to hold her neck upright.



Large chip in back of hair cap.



Detail of broken neck.



1972 Blythe comes home


Well, after months of waiting for my mother to bring her over, my 1972 Blythe finally arrived. She came with friends - my other childhood dolls. Listed in the order of appearance: Scooter, 1972 Blythe, Baby Secret, Crissy and her cousin Velvet.