I need some expert advice. I’ll try to keep this simple. I went flea market shopping today and found this dolly for $5. I’ve been wanting to get just a head to reborn for a cuddle doll for a great niece. Well…I got it home, took off the wig and discovered on the neck Klowns by Kate 1991 and behind the ear #220/5000. Now I’m wondering if I should take this thing apart or not? I only wanted the head in hopes I could strip it and repainted it. I even wondered if I could maybe change out the eyes. What do y’all think I should do?
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Here’s a link I found. Porcelain Dolls and Original Porcelain Doll Molds by Artist Ali Hansen
Did a quick ebay check and her dolls are selling anywhere from $20-$100+ so I’d do a little more research before taking her apart. 
I think the artist is Kay McKee.
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Thanks Izzy…I don’t know why I didn’t think to look it up before I even bought her. I just saw a tag that said $5 
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Hope you can figure out who she is, she’s super cute. 
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I found a few of her dolls, including this one. I think this is the Katie doll. I think I would find the value on this one before I stripped it. Katie, Katie Did It, & Kyle, Kay McKee - 19-21 Size, Klowns by Kay
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Is she vinyl? Kinda similar to this doll.
Research for sure! If numbered she’ll be worth something someday if not today!
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Please research your find some more and fill us in on what you find out. How interesting.
I have acquired a couple “Dolls by Rustie” … Beautiful southern bell ladies … That I want to find out more about.
There are some on eBay and I tried emailing the artist from her website but haven’t had any luck finding out any more about them.
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I will. I think I might go back tomorrow and look some more!!! This booth was slammed packed full of all kinds of dolls!
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Good luck on more interesting finds…how exciting…!!..