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THE HUMAN CONDITION

Serious doll-makers of the world unite! In an effort to gain recognition for the "rag" doll and a place with quilts and wearable art, we the serious doll-makers put forward our banner.

"Rag dolls have for generations served as instructors in human interaction, decorative objects, portraits, and good listeners. They now deserve a place along with the quilt and embellished clothing.

We have defined a "rag" doll as one constructed largely of woven fabrics and in the human image. Porcelain dolls have occupied a place of their own and appear now to have maintained a largely re-creative position. But the "rag" doll has taken a more individualized and creative form and lacks a place among rigidly constructed dolls.

Quilters have demonstrated a dynamic and forward view of folk art by including in their ranks the embellished garment we applaud.. Now it is time to become visionary once again and see a place for the fabric image of "The Human Condition" and give their creators of this image a place too.

SAN FRANCISCO DOLLMAKERS 1988

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