Little Darling #3 was presented at the Special Tribute Banquet, 2021 Modern Doll Collectors Convention. The Dianna Effner Little Darling Tribute doll represents Dianna as a child. She is styled based on a childhood photo of Dianna. (see pictures)
Magalie Dawson had talked with Dianna about creating a convention doll which would represent Dianna as a child. Dianna shared with Magalie fond memories of a dress her mother had made for her as a child. The dress for this doll was lovingly designed by Magalie Dawson to represent that dress shown in the photo. She carefully chose the fabric for Dianna’s dress. After the dress was received from Leannie, Magalie added the exquisite embroidery and ribbon flowers. Magalie made the hat and added ribbon flowers to match the dress. Magalie enhanced the face painting with touchups
The doll itself was based on a doll painted by Dianna and chosen by Geri Uribe. Geri felt that this doll most closely resembled Dianna as a child.
“My Favorite Things” written in memory of Dianna by her good friend Juanita Zientara.LE150. Never Removed from Box with Shipper. Little Darling #3.
