An article about Hitty’s clothing was written by Patricia Fifer shortly after she and her husband, Bill, visited Hitty at the Stockbridge Library in 1996 (see Bill Fifer’s Gift). It was previously published in the Friends of Hitty Newsletter, Volume III, Issue 1, Spring 1997. The descriptions of Hitty’s underwear and the Library Dress are of interest to any Hitty admirer, but especially to those who want to recreate her clothing. Patricia’s article was one of my sources for “Hitty’s Wardrobe in the Stockbridge Library,” in the Fall 2024 issue of Doll News. The photos taken by Bill and Patricia are extra special because they show Hitty’s clothes before restoration.…
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Bill Fifer’s Gift
Recently, I was contacted by Bill Fifer, the Hitty carver and miniature artisan. He had saved photos and other information about Hitty over the years and wanted to pass it along to someone who would appreciate it. Bill had heard of my article in Doll News magazine about Hitty’s wardrobe and wondered if I would be interested in his treasure trove. You can imagine how surprised and honored I was to hear from him. I promised him that I would preserve his archive and share it with others on my website. Below is a brief biography and history of how Bill and his wife, Pat Fifer, became so involved in…
