Pauline Gift Company
Ling Ling was just nominated in February 2006 by Doll Reader Magazine for its prestigious "Doty - Doll of the Year" award. Ling Ling was one of only 5 dolls in the world nominated in its category. Pauline first introduced the little character Ling Ling in the early 1980's. Her name in Chinese means bright and she shares the same name as the wonderful giant panda, Ling Ling, that China presented as a gift to the United States in 1972. Pauline's first love in art was drawing and painting and her favorite topic was children. Her earliest dolls were adorable little cloth dolls with hand-painted and embroidered expressions. When Pauline created her first collection of vinyl children, Ling Ling's delicate features and sweet expression generated tremendous appeal both in the United States and Europe. Ling Ling's beautiful dress is made with a delicate white silk and features exquisite pintucking and beautiful cotton lace trim. Her lovely features and beautiful brown eyes are delicately framed by a lovely mohair wig. Ling Ling holds her adorable resin baby doll that features a mohair wig, delicate handpainting and a pretty pink silk outfit. Ling Ling is an 8-inch tall, all porcelain Paulinette limited to an edition of 1200 Worldwide. She has a moveable porcelain head, moveable porcelain arms and legs. A beautiful wood Base doll stand is provided. $98.