Small Blue Doll by Lair LaCour

3D Model

Mrs. Lair LaCour, fondly known as Mama Lair, was a prominent figure in the Cane River community in Natchitoches, LA. Born in 1915 in Isle Breville, she married at the age of sixteen and raised ten children.

Innovating the traditional methods used by her grandmother, Mrs. LaCour utilized a sewing machine for doll-making, incorporating modern materials into her creations. Her dolls featured faces made from embroidered cotton, yarn hair and shawls, and dresses crafted from calico or gingham, among other materials. In addition to dolls, she also engaged in quilt-making, an essential skill in her community. LaCour’s dedication to her craft was recognized with her induction into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists. She passed away on Sept 4, 2008, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and cultural preservation.

This doll was scanned using an Artec Leo scanner and processed using the Artec Studio 18 program.