Introducing Henry - the new "MAN" my life.

"I needed a dancing partner (don"t we all?) for a special church dinner dance and fund raiser. I also hoped for a little comic relief. As it turned out, Henry was perfect for both and actually made a few dollars as well!"

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"I dressed him in a very tacky "retro" dinner jacket - cream with brown velvet lapels, horn rimmed glasses with elastic in back of his head, and so on - you get the idea. The only thing missing was a pocket protector filled with pens and pencils!

Henry sat in an arm chair near the band. On the table beside him was a decorated plastic container with a slot in the top, labeled "Dance With Me, Henry" $1.00 a dance. He had a respectable number of dollars in the container at the end of the evening. Several ladies enjoyed his company and he was only a little the worse for wear. (I had replaced his shoes and forgotten to reattach them. They were pinned on and he danced right out of his shoes - literally!)

Another thing I enjoyed about having Henry for a date is that he didn't want to go home before the party was over!

Henry looks great in a Tux, doesn't he? and, he is a supurbe dancer - just ask his creator, Dorothea Montante! She also said everyone thinks he looks like her husband Ken. Henry's next gig will be dancing in a chorus line like the Rockettes! I'd sure love to see that! Carolee

This handsome cowboy Henry, AKA Buck Relay, was made by Margie Shollenberger. He did his part to help raise funds at a Relay for Life, where he graciously danced with anyone for a 'buck' a dance which was donated to the American Cancer Society. I think Margie did a great job with Henry! He's destined to attend many more dances.

Henry is made of fleece with short fur crewcut and mustache, as shown here. I also did one version with long hair fur and he came out looking a little like Mark Twain with a handlebar mustache. Red BVD"s and faded overalls would have been perfect on him! (The crew cut version actually resembles my Dad. I found that to be a little odd until I thought about it. I guess we all create what is familiar. I'm told my dolls all have a family resemblance.)

2001 and part of '02 were a busy time for Henry and Dorothy Leeper, of Marysville, California. They traveled in amorot home and participated in many celebrations, ending with a Chinese Bok-Kai Festival!

Didn't Dorothy do a great job? Henry looks pleased and happy to be so active - at his age, don't you think?

Henry gives new meaning to the term "stuffed shirt"as you will see in the directions. He is easy to make and can be dressed with resale shop, garage sale or attic finds - size 36-40. Actually, Henry can wear pretty much any size you would care to put on him. He is very adjustable and accommodating.

Henry would love to go traveling with you too! Get him a hat, sunglasses and the morning paper; buckle him in and away you go. I took him for a ride and really enjoyed watching (surreptitiously) the other drivers reactions when they noticed him!

Henry is sitting in front of my office now, relaxing under a tree in a Mr. Rogers cardigan."

Carolee

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