Black Dolls by Jan McLean
Jan McLean studied dollmaking in 1983, and initially made reproduction dolls, learning her craft as she taught others. Her first dolls, Chloe and Phoebe were "born" in 1987 and were followed by Poppy and Pansy. It was not until 1991, that Jan McLean's talents were discovered, when she exhibited her dolls for the first time at the great New York Toy Fair. She became an overnight success winning her first DOLLS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE for Pansy.

Today, her dolls are widely sought after and receive many international awards placing Jan McLean among the top doll makers in the world. Her limited edition porcelain beauties continue to bewitch and entrance the most discerning art and doll collectors worldwide. "Each has her own cheeky or alluring expression, precocious or demure and innocent, an attitude that exudes personality."