Kathy Barry-Hippensteel

Kathy Barry-Hippensteel's porcelain, soft bodied dolls are cute, happy and animated toddlers and children who demonstrate their designer's sense of humor. Some are a tongue in cheek take on historical figures, as represented by appropriately costumed children, while others are small tykes engaged in various kinds of play. She has also done a few children in national and ethnic costume. What is notable about these collectible porcelain dolls is that they have infectiously happy faces and exude a sense of fun.