#Aoife Callaghan

[zoominag]

1800-1849

This is part of a series in which I am posting clips of my larger project by decade as I finish them. For more about this project, or to ask me to include your doll or OC, check out my pinned post.

Previous posts:

17th century

1700-1739

1740-1769

1770-1799

The OCs in this post that are mine are Charlotte and Jane, Rachel and Abigail, and Hannah and Delia (they're in pairs because I did the Best Friends series based on @americangirlstar's suggestions, and in the process created a Best Friend for each of my own characters). Héloise and Aoife belong to @autistickirstenlarson, Violette belongs to @getintothesun, and Charlotte belongs to @gardner-n-pardner.

While putting together previous installations I became aware that I have the birth dates wrong for several of the canon characters. I'm planning a redo for the canon character set, eventually, so please do let me know if I'm wrong about anyone. I might already know, but since I have pretty severe dyscalculia as well as ADHD it's not bad to have the info available in multiple places.

1800s

Charlotte Finch: 85-94 Jane Finch: 83-92 Héloise Cormier: 46-55 Kaya'aton'my: 45-54 Speaking Rain: 45-54 Felicity Merriman: 35-44 Elizabeth Cole: 35-44 Rachel Gabay: 20-29 Abigail Schorr: 20-29 Lydia Livingston: 1-10 Caroline Abbott: 0-8

This is it, as narrow as skirts are going to get for about a century. Everyone was really into looking like Greek and Roman statues, so white dresses in drapey fabrics were the rage for young women. Caroline and Lydia are a little young for that style though. Before I decided to add the Best Friends to the project, I put Lydia's dress in Caroline's collection, but then I did make Lydia and made the green dress her meet outfit. Now that I'm thinking about a redo, I want to give Caroline a completely different dress, maybe that also has those sheer sleeves.

1810s

Charlotte Finch: 95-99 Jane Finch: 93-99 Héloise Cormier: 56-65 Kaya'aton'my: 55-64 Speaking Rain: 55-64 Felicity Merriman: 45-54 Elizabeth Cole: 45-54 Rachel Gabay: 30-39 Abigail Schorr: 30-39 Lydia Livingston: 11-20 Caroline Abbott: 9-18 Clara Montoya: 0-7 Josefina Montoya: 0-5

The switch from wearing their skirts calf-length with visible pantalettes to ankle-length might have been an exciting growing-up moment for Caroline and Lydia. At the same time, the silhouettes are getting less flowy with stiffer fabrics and little puffs on the sleeves. Meanwhile, in New Mexico, I gave Clara styles based on illustrations of Ana and Francisca as well as leftovers from Josefina's collection, and then afterward decided to do a siblings series, so...whoops again, I guess.

1820s

Héloise Cormier: 66-75 Kaya'aton'my: 65-74 Speaking Rain: 65-74 Felicity Merriman: 55-64 Elizabeth Cole: 55-64 Rachel Gabay: 40-49 Abigail Schorr: 40-49 Lydia Livingston: 21-30 Caroline Abbott: 19-28 Clara Montoya: 8-17 Josefina Montoya: 6-15 Hannah Kane: 0-5 Delia Freedman: 0-5 Violette Metoyer: 0-5

The early Regency was all about long, narrow lines, but now the width is coming back, along with growing sleeve puffs and lots of horizontal lines. Frills, lace, and bows are starting to show up on skirts, and hairstyles are starting to get tall again. It's coincidence that @getintothesun's Violette is the same age as my Hannah and Delia, but drawing them together is turning out to be a fun exercise: Hannah and Delia are comparatively plainly-dressed kids, appropriate to their hardworking lives on the Erie Canal, while Violette has a richness in her wardrobe that works with her comfortable life in the Louisiana warmth.

1830s

Héloise Cormier: 76-85 Kaya'aton'my: 75-84 Speaking Rain: 75-84 Felicity Merriman: 65-74 Elizabeth Cole: 65-74 Rachel Gabay: 50-59 Abigail Schorr: 50-59 Lydia Livingston: 31-40 Caroline Abbott: 29-38 Clara Montoya: 18-27 Josefina Montoya: 16-25 Hannah Kane: 6-15 Delia Freedman: 6-15 Violette Metoyer: 6-15 Aoife Callaghan: 0-3

This decade for the first time we have two members of the @autistickirstenlarson extended universe in play! Each of her characters has a strong color palette for their collection: not every outfit incorporates the theme colors, but enough do to feel like the character herself has a preference. For Héloise, the go-to colors are blue and brown. For Aoife it's green and cream.

1840s

Héloise Cormier: 86-95 Kaya'aton'my: 85-94 Speaking Rain: 85-94 Felicity Merriman: 75-84 Elizabeth Cole: 75-84 Rachel Gabay: 60-69 Abigail Schorr: 60-69 Lydia Livingston: 41-50 Caroline Abbott: 39-48 Clara Montoya: 28-37 Josefina Montoya: 26-35 Hannah Kane: 16-25 Delia Freedman: 16-25 Violette Metoyer: 16-25 Aoife Callaghan: 4-13 Cecile Rey: 0-7 Marie-Grace Gardner: 0-7 Kirsten Larson: 0-5 Singing Bird: 0-5 Charlotte Devereux: 0

I struggled a lot with finding accurate, non-exoticizing references for Singing Bird, as I did for Kaya and Speaking Rain. As a result, it feels necessary to include a disclaimer to the effect that this project should not be viewed as an accurate source for Nimiipuu, Salish, or Lakota clothing. Please do not cite me as a reference. While it was easy to find examples of modern-day Nimiipuu , Salish, and Lakota regalia, and there are photos of individual garments from the 18th and 19th centuries on display in museums, it was hard to get a feel for what an outfit might accurately have looked like, without entering into a level of research that would have been way beyond the scope of this project. That said, I do intend to eventually go back and redo the canon characters, so if someone seeing this does have access to and familiarity with good 18th and 19th century Nimiipuu, Salish, and Lakota clothing references, and the time and patience to share it with me, I will absolutely use them in the redo. For now, please know that the probable inaccuracies in my drawings of these characters are not intended as disrespect, and as always I am open to knowledgeable correction.

As always, to get your historical doll or OC included in this project, HERE'S THE LINK. Obviously if your doll is from earlier than the 1840s they'll have to wait for the next round of drawings, but you're welcome to put them in the form.

[professor-walten]

just a seventeen year old forced to save the world, again, you know how it is.

he/him only, don't let the tits fool you ✨

Lee's my real dad lol. If I ever say "dad" I mean Lee.

Owner of Motostoke's one and only Hop Walten Labs. Ireland's Pokémon researcher, rescuer, rehabilitator, and releaser. Giving every Pokémon a chance is my job and passion. I am a Pokémon rights activist and I believe in league abolition. You would know if you read my book. Nobody in Galar really has. Legally classified as a "shiny hunter," but it's just conservation efforts

Callaghan Psychics know all of the known universe. Not other universes, I guess. That's kind of why I'm here? The multiverse kinda needs us atm

DID system. There are ten of us here if that matters to you. If you want to ask questions about it take this guide. Not being specific on ages because like none of us are normal humans lol

🌨️ - Tori, she/her, adult | 🌌 - Janus, thon/thonself (they/them if that's difficult), adult | 🐐 - Tobey, he/they, teen | ⚾ - Marcello, he/him, teen(adult) | 🪙 - Auryn, he/him, adult | 🍀 - Ryan, he/him, adult | 🔥 - Rin, he/she/they, adult | 🐉 - Zabi(maru), she/he, teen(adult) | 👻 - Aoife, she/her, child

And me of course -(🐏)

The fate rests in the balance of a bunch of mentally unstable children. It always has, huh? My work is important to me, and so is understanding the multiverse, so you can always give asks about either. Cool 👍

[ooc under the cut :3]

pfp is a gift from bunnyhasaknife on instagram

disclaimer banner art is commissioned from littlebumblebe9

account banner is just dubwool from the anime

EDIT FOR CLARITY: The start of PULT takes place 3 and 1/2 years after the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield. Everything about the games is history. Leon isn't the champion, Hop is a professor, etc etc. Keep it in mind

EDIT 2: this will generally be lighthearted but the lore for hop in PULT is quite serious to certain topics like drugs miiiight end up being brought up. I'll tag each post with (tw __" so you can block it if you need to

HI, I'M HOP! Yes, my actual name is Hop too. He/him for admin as well. I've been wanting to make one of these for ages but only just now got the balls lolz. A little rotomblr/rotumblr based on my characterization of Hop for my Pokémon AU I've been working really hard to write, Pokémon Unown Legends Tale!! Read about it on my main @irlkisukeurahara I have a tag for it. I don't want to post it officially until the Unova book is done so I can provide weekly updates, so for now I wanted to make a little RP thing for it to kinda get people interested I guess

This blog 100% will spoil some aspects of it but I mean whaddya gonna do. I won't spoil major plot beats.

This is mostly just shitposting and talking about my character lore because I'm really attached to it. Having roleplays with stakes is fine but for the most part this is just silly behavior

Since the multiverse is canon in PULT I love the idea of other Hops/professor Hops/literally anyone interacting here and whatnot!! Who gives a shit about doubles I'm here to be silly

No explicit NSFW, sexual or self sexualizing jokes r fine but propositions or shit like that are obviously not

Hop has a bunch of ships in this universe (polyamory not a gay harem anime) - two OCs + two canons + one of his alters. Feel free to ask about em lol

The ships: Bede, Arven, Miles, Nico, Marcello

Feel free to ask DID questions here in or out of character, I just make Hop like this because I have DID too lol

I might say "fag" once or twice but otherwise no slurs plzplzplz but swearing is obviously fine because I will do it A LOTTT

If this gets any traction I'll make Leon and Arven accounts too

Pokémon teams: (some characters share Pokémon)

✨ = shiny

Hop

Doesn't have a full team because he isn't a trainer but his 3 main Pokémon are

Dubwool ♂️, elderly Pokémon he got from Leon as a birthday gift at 3, can use Electro Ball like a god

Azumarill ♀️, a chipper girl who saved his life

[✨] Saakash/Spoons (Alakazam) ♂️, reincarnated dead 7 year old boy with a major attitude problem, Hop's half brother (yeah.)

Tori

[✨] Kurama (Alolan Ninetales) ♂️

[✨] Toshiro (Glaceon) ♀️

[✨] Ryu (Kommo-o) ♂️

[✨] Ravenmore (Umbreon) ♀️

[✨] Saakash (Spoons) ♂️

[✨] Yukina (Froslass) ♀️

Janus

Cruinne (Cosmalenia) [Fakemon] ♀️

Supernova (Metagross) ♂️

[✨] Saakash (Alakazam) ♂️

[✨] Ravenmore (Umbreon) ♀️

[✨] Cosmo (Espeon) ♀️

Rukia (Clefable) ♀️

Marcello

Bucky (Crobat) ♂️

Doomshell (Cloyster) ♂️

Thunderstrike (Electrode) ♂️

Furyblade (Scizor) ♂️

Kickzilla (Hitmonlee) ♂️

Velvet Vogue (Lopunny) ♂️

Auryn

[✨] Goldbricker (Steelix) ♂️

Crypto (Gholdengo)

Ponzi (Corviknight) ♂️

[nickname incoming] (Alolan Raticate) ♂️

[nickname incoming] (Scrafty) ♂️

[nickname incoming] (Honchcrow) ♂️

Ryan

[✨] Kagome (Clefable) ♀️

Hawkeye (Decidueye) ♂️

Luffy (Infernape) ♂️

Aizen (Malamar) ♂️

[nickname incoming] (Weavile) ♂️

[✨] Kisuke (Mimikyu) ♂️

Rin

Sesshomaru (Houndoom) ♂️

[✨] Shippo (Ninetales) ♂️

Hashira (Blaziken) ♂️

[✨] Val (Delphox) ♀️

[half shiny] Usagi (Cinderace) ♀️

Helios (Volcarona) ♂️

Zabimaru

Hihiou (Vaporeon) ♀️

Nozarashi (Haxorus) ♀️

[✨] Hiei (Hydriegon) ♂️

Kommo-o ♂️

Harley (Garchomp) ♀️

[✨]Shenron (Dragonite) ♂️

Aoife

[✨] Kisuke (Mimikyu) ♂️

[✨] Seanchaí (Spiritomb) ♂️

Fomorian (Golurk)

Shadow (Hisuian Typhlosion) ♂️

Morrigan (Gengar) ♀️

Caelum (Cursola) ♀️

[nightsidewrestling]

Rhydderch Family 2020 (Part 1. 1-50. Oldest To Youngest)

Talulla Rhydderch (Born MacGinnis). 81

Naoise Rhydderch. 80

Grania Rhydderch (Born Kavanaugh). 78

Rhodri Rhydderch. 77

Odharnait Rhydderch (Born MacCarthy). 75

Uinseann Rhydderch. 74

Deryn Rhydderch (Born Heffernan). 72

Yorath Rhydderch. 71

Meinir Rhydderch (Born Gallagher). 69

Bran Rhydderch. 68

Rhosyn Rhydderch (Born Dougherty). 66

Delwyn Rhydderch. 65

Aoife Rhydderch (Born Daugherty). 63

Fergus Rhydderch. 62

Oda Rhydderch (Born Gilchrist). 60

Hywel Rhydderch. 59

Conall Pritchard. 51

Maeve Pritchard (Born Rhydderch). 50

Ivan Llewellyn. 48

Deirdre Llewellyn (Born Rhydderch). 47

Unity Rhydderch (Born Sauvageon). 48

Fionn Rhydderch. 47

Ursula Rhydderch (Born Cavanaugh). 45

Jarlath Rhydderch. 44

Keaton O'Hannigan. 45

Aisling O'Hannigan (Born Rhydderch). 44

Fachtna Mulrennan. 45

Kathleen Mulrennan (Born Rhydderch). 44

Moira Rhydderch (Born Callaghan). 42

Patrick Rhydderch. 41

Cadell O'Hannegan. 42

Caoimhe O'Hannegan (Born Rhydderch). 41

Yvette Rhydderch (Born Plamondon). 42

Sean Rhydderch. 41

Maeve Rhydderch (Born Pelletier). 42

Vaughan Rhydderch. 41

Raeburn Griffiths. 39

Bridget Griffiths (Born Rhydderch). 38

Whitney Rhydderch (Born Sauvageau). 39

Uilliam Rhydderch. 38

Ragnhild Rhydderch (Born Perreault). 39

Wyn Rhydderch. 38

Beatrix Rhydderch (Born Patenaude). 39

Neifion Rhydderch. 38

Genista Rhydderch (Born Lestrange). 39

Mostyn Rhydderch. 38

Rafferty O'Sullivan. 36

Rosaleen O'Sullivan (Born Rhydderch). 35

[autistickirstenlarson]

All my American Girl OCs

Héloise Cormier, an Acadian French girl in 1765, coping with her father’s death, who has recently moved to New Orleans, LA and loves animals, sewing, and playing the fiddle.

Reina Mendes, a Sephardi Jewish girl in 1834 Savannah, GA who dreams of traveling via steamboat across the country but struggles with the expected gender roles of the day.

Aoife Callaghan, an Irish girl who immigrates to Boston, MA during the Great Famine in 1846 who loves helping others and caring for children.

Minna Hoffmann, a German girl in 1889 Johnstown, PA, who has recently survived America’s deadliest flood and loves to play the piano.

Etta Mae Bradley, a half-Black and half-Mexican girl in Amarillo, TX in 1894 who wants to be a teacher but also loves helping on her family farm.

Francesca Vitale, a recent Italian immigrant in 1920 Pittsburgh, PA, who uses baking to cope with her mother’s death and father’s union hardships.

Honoka Oishi, a Japanese girl in 1949 who loves softball and helping in her family’s restaurant in Portland, OR’s, Japantown.

Chela Suarez, a recent arrival from Havana in 1962 Miami, FL, who finds pride in comic books and her Cuban heritage during the beginnings of one of the most tumultuous decades in US history.

Karine Bedrosian, an Armenian girl whose cousin was recently drafted in the Vietnam war, who dreams of being a poet and peace advocate in 1971 Chicago, IL.

[alainas-sims]

American Girl OCs:

Héloise Cormier (12 years old, 1764, New Orleans, LA, Acadian French)

Reina Mendes (10 years old, 1834, Savannah, GA, Sephardi Jewish)

Aoife Callaghan (10 years old, 1846, Boston, MA, Irish)

Honoka Oishi (10 years old, 1949, Portland, OR, Japanese)

Karine Bedrosian (11 years old, 1971, Chicago, IL, Armenian)

WCIF Friendly! :)

[highestmargo-archive]

moodboards + brigid aoife callaghan

[evrylilthing]

Irish names

GIRLS

Tiffany, Molly, Shannon, Shawn, Fiona, Casey, Caitlin, Kathleen, Aidan, Brielle, Kennedy, Reagan, Delaney, Corey, Cassidy, Sheila, Bridget, Ciana, Alaina, Colleen, Maureen, Ciara, Siobhan, Shea, Maeve, Teagan, Aileen, Alayna, Fallon/Fallyn/Falon, Alani, Ahana, Adara, Agate, Aghadreena, Aghamora, Aghavilla, Aghna, Aideen, Aileene, Ailey, Aili, Ailia, Ailin, Ailis, Ailisa, Ailise, Aine, Aislin, Aisling, Alaine/Alayne, Alana/Alanna/Allana, Alina, Alma, Alona, Alvy, Annabla, Aoife, Ardala, Arleen/Arlene/Arline, Assana, Athracht, Avonmora, Brea, Breanne, Breck, Bree, Breena, Brenda, Brendalynn, Brenna, Bria, Brianna/Briana/Bryanna, Bryna, Cacey, Cacia, Cadee, Cait, Caitie, Caitlan/Caitlyn, Callaghan/Callahan, Callee/Calli/Callie, Carlin, Catlee, Cattee, Chiara, Christi, Cleonie, Cody, Colene, Conchobara/Conchobarra/Conchobarre, Connelly, Corene, Cory, Crissy, Dana, Darcey/Darci/Darcy, Deidra/Diedre, Derval, Dervla, Dubhain, Dubheasa, Eavan, Eibhlhin, Eila, Eilena, Eithne, Elva, Elvinia, Eny, Erin, Etain, Etney, Farran/Farren, Fidelma, Fineena, Finola, Flanna, Flannery, Gliona, Gobinet/Gobnait, Grainne, Henley, Hiolair, Honor, Honoria, Ida, Inis, Irvette, Izett, Jana, Kady, Kaitlan/Kaitlin/Kaitlyn/Kaitlynn, Kallie, Keanna/Keana, Keara, Kearney, Keeley/Keely, Keiana, Keilah, Keira/Kera, Kelly/Kelley/Kellye, Kellsey/Kelsee/Kelsi, Kellyn, Keri/Kerri, Keriana/Kerianna, Kerianne, Kerilynn/Kerilyn, Kerra, Kiandra, Kiani/Kianni, Kianna, Kiona/Kionah, Laetitia, Lana, Lil, Luighseach, Mada, Maille, Maire, Mairead, Maiti, Margaret, Maude, Mayra, Meghan, Mide, Mollie, Monahan, Moncha, Mor, Moya, Muirgheal, Neala, Neve, Niamh, Noreen, Noreena, Oilbhe, Olive, Oma, Ona, Oona, Oonagh, Orna, Quinn, Renny, Riley, Rory, Sadbh, Seosaimhthin, Shaelan, Shanahan, Shanessa, Shauna, Sheridan, Sinead, Sineaid, Sunniva, Tara, Teagan, Tiryns, Torberta, Torrey/Torrie, Tosia, Trina, Trudie, Tyyne

BOYS

Ryan, Kevin, Sean, Connor, Riley, Quinn, Shannon, Haley, Nolan, Shawn, Declan, Shane, Keith, Aidan, Delaney, Griffin, Cassidy, Brody, Sun, Desmond, Keegan, Conner, Murphy, Shay/Shea, Rory, Tier, Cullen, Tag, Niall, Fallon, Flynn, Finnegan, Fay, Gael, Shayan, Agustin, Ahearn, Aiden, Aidrian, Ainmire, Amery, Amhlaoibh, Angus, Anlon, Ardal, Ardghal, Arlen, Artegal, Arthgallo, Auley, Baird, Barrington, Barry, Beamard, Beartlaidh, Berkeley, Blaine, Blair, Bohannon, Braddon, Braden, Bradon, Brady, Braeden, Bram, Brannan, Branson, Brayden, Breandan, Breen, Brenden, Brendan, Brennan, Brosnan, Cace, Cacey, Cain, Caley, Caly, Caolaidhe, Carey, Carlin, Carlus, Case, Cashel, Caspian, Cassian, Cavan, Cearnach, Channe, Cian, Cianan, Cillian, Cody, Coillcumhann, Colla, Collin, Colm, Conall, Conan, Conary, Conchobhar, Conn, Connell, Connelly, Conor, Conrad, Conroy, Corcoran, Corin, Cormac, Cory, Cowan, Cronan, Cuinn, Daegan, Dagen, Daire, Dallan, Darby, Darick, Darroch, Deegan, Dempsey, Dermod, Derry, Dilan, Dillon, Donahue, Donal, Donavan/Donavon/Donovan, Dorrin, Douglas, Doyle, Driscoll, Duane, Duante, Dylon, Eagan, Eamon, Egan/Egon, Evin, Ewan, Fachnan, Faiion, Farran, Farrell, Farren, Fiannon, Finian, Finn, Fionan, Fionn, Fionnbarr, Fiyn, Flainn, Flanagan, Flannagain, Flannery, Flinn, Floinn, Forba, Gairbith, Gallagher, Gannon, Garbhan, Garve, Gearoid, Geralt, Gil, Gofraidh, Gorman, Gothfraidh, Grady, Hagan, Harkin, Hayes, Henley, Hurley, Irving, Izod, Kagan, Kane, Kavan/Kaven, Keagan, Kealan, Keanan, Keandre, Keane, Keannen, Kearney, Keary, Keenan, Keene, Kegan, Keilah, Kier, Kieran, Kelan, Kelsey, Kenan, Kenny, Keon, Kerrigan, Kerry, Kevan, Kian, Kianni, Kienan, Kieran, Kierce, Kiernan, Kildare, Kiley, Killian, Kye, Kylan, Kylar, Kyler, Kyle, Kylen, Kyrell, Lacey, Lakeland, Laughlin, Lee, Lennon, Liam, Lochlann, Loughlin, Lughaidh, Lyam, Maher, Malone, Maloney, Malvin, Melvin, Melvyn, Mickey, Miles, Mitchell, Morgan, Morrisey, Murchadh, Murray, Murry, Myles, Naal, Nielan, Niell, Neven, Nevan, Noland, Nolen, Odell, Odhran, Oscar, Padraic, Paidi, Patrick, Payton/Peyton, Phelan, Pierce, Quaid, Quigley, Quinlan, Rayan, Regan, Reilley, Reilly, Rhyan, Rian, Rogan, Ronan, Rooney, Rourke, Rowan/Rowen/Rowin, Ruadhagan, Rye, Ryen, Rylan, Ryland, Ryleigh, Ryley, Ryon, Seanan, Shae, Shai, Shain, Shaine, Shamus, Shan, Shandon, Shanley, Shann, Shaughn, Shaun, Shaw, Shaylon, Shayne, Sheary, Sheridan, Shey, Suileabhan, Tait, Tate, Taveon, Tavin, Tavion, Tavis, Tavon, Teague, Teauge, Thacker, Thurstan, Torgeir, Torhte, Tormaigh, Torrey, Torsten, Tostig, Tuomo, Tyronne, Tyrus, Tyson, Tywysog, Ungus

[lauraholmes1995dp]

For my Desktop Publishing assignment, I decided to pick my friend’s make up business to create a logo for. She’s been working in make up for a couple of years now, has a fair few followers on social media, but does not have a logo for her business. A perfect opportunity!

I began by doing some research into other Irish make up artist’s and look at how they market themselves. Many of them have very simple ‘logos’; it is simply their name and what they do, ( Aoife Callaghan, Danielle Mahon)sometimes combining different typefaces, which works well! (Clare Hogan, Alyson Smyth). However, I think Sarah Keary and Kellie Fitzgibbon have much more successful logos as they’ve either used basic shapes to create a letter (K for Kellie using triangles) or played around with colours, text and layers (Sarah Keary’s). This is definitely something to consider when creating the logo for Rachel Lawlor Makeup.

[zoominag]

1850-1899

This is part of a series in which I am posting clips of my larger project by decade as I finish them. For more about this project, or to ask me to include your doll or OC, check out my pinned post.

Previous posts:

17th century

1700-1739

1740-1769

1770-1799

1800-1849

The OCs in this post that are mine are Charlotte and Jane, Rachel and Abigail, and Hannah and Delia (they're in pairs because I did the Best Friends series based on @americangirlstar's suggestions, and in the process created a Best Friend for each of my own characters). Héloise and Aoife belong to @autistickirstenlarson, Violette belongs to @getintothesun, and Charlotte belongs to @gardner-n-pardner.

While putting together previous installations I became aware that I have the birth dates wrong for several of the canon characters. I'm planning a redo for the canon character set, eventually, so please do let me know if I'm wrong about anyone. I might already know, but since I have pretty severe dyscalculia as well as ADHD it's not bad to have the info available in multiple places.

I also feel that I should repeat the statement I made before that I had a hard time finding accurate, non-exoticizing references for Kaya, Speaking Rain, and Singing Bird's wardrobes without embarking on a level of research way beyond the scope of this project. If someone is reading this who has familiarity with and access to visual references for 19th century Nimiipuu, Salish, and Dakota/Lakota clothing, and the time and patience to help me understand them, I would be very interested in learning.

1850s

Héloise Cormier: 96-99 Kaya'aton'my: 95-99 Speaking Rain: 95-99 Felicity Merriman: 85-94 Elizabeth Cole: 85-94 Rachel Gabay: 70-79 Abigail Schorr: 70-79 Lydia Livingston: 51-60 Caroline Abbott: 49-58 Clara Montoya: 38-47 Josefina Montoya: 36-45 Hannah Kane: 26-35 Delia Freedman: 26-35 Violette Metoyer: 26-35 Aoife Callaghan: 14-23 Cecile Rey: 8-17 Marie-Grace Gardner: 8-17 Kirsten Larson: 6-15 Singing Bird: 6-15 Charlotte Devereux: 1-10 Addy Walker: 0-5 Sarah Moore: 0-5

Charlotte is a fun and interesting character: I made small edits to some of the base poses I use to accommodate her cane, and larger edits to others. I looked up some photos and videos of children with juvenile arthritis, which Charlotte has, to help get it right. Some of the outfits in Charlotte's collection were repeats, so I picked out a few more outfits from the same period that seem like they fit Charlotte's frilly, floral aesthetic. Meanwhile, this decade, Addy and Sarah are both born into slavery, Héloise, Kaya, and Speaking Rain say goodbye, Cecile and Marie-Grace begin wearing full-length, grown-up dresses, and Clara Montoya, ever sensible, tries out a Bloomer suit but finds that it doesn't make her work enough easier to offset the teasing and doesn't make any more of them.

1860s

Felicity Merriman: 95-99 Elizabeth Cole: 95-99 Rachel Gabay: 80-89 Abigail Schorr: 80-89 Lydia Livingston: 61-70 Caroline Abbott: 59-68 Clara Montoya: 48-57 Josefina Montoya: 46-55 Hannah Kane: 36-45 Delia Freedman: 36-45 Violette Metoyer: 36-45 Aoife Callaghan: 24-33 Cecile Rey: 18-27 Marie-Grace Gardner: 18-27 Kirsten Larson: 16-25 Singing Bird: 16-25 Charlotte Devereux: 11-20 Addy Walker: 6-15 Sarah Moore: 6-15 He-Mei Hsieh: 0-4 Florence Coburn: 0-4 Lucy Morgan: 0-4

He-Mei is a placeholder name that probably isn't right for her character. It's a Mandarin name, and she should have a name in Cantonese. Unfortunately I just don't know enough to be able to pick one out without help, so if someone seeing this who speaks Cantonese has a great idea, I'd love to hear it. Ironically, although AG has never made either a Chinese or significantly Disabled Historical doll, He-Mei and Florence owe the most to existing AG characters out of all my OCs. Maybe it's their dedication to getting into trouble.

1870s

Rachel Gabay: 90-99 Abigail Schorr: 90-99 Lydia Livingston: 71-80 Caroline Abbott: 69-78 Clara Montoya: 58-67 Josefina Montoya: 56-65 Hannah Kane: 46-55 Delia Freedman: 46-55 Violette Metoyer: 46-55 Aoife Callaghan: 34-43 Cecile Rey: 28-37 Marie-Grace Gardner: 28-37 Kirsten Larson: 26-35 Singing Bird: 26-35 Charlotte Devereux: 21-30 Addy Walker: 16-25 Sarah Moore: 16-25 He-Mei Hsieh: 5-14 Florence Coburn: 5-14 Lucy Morgan: 5-14 Gertrude Levy: 0-4 Mabel Kaplan: 0-4 Medha/Mahtab: 0-2

The First Bustle Era, with its big, poofy, drapey bustles, shrinks down into a tight, structured column shape. Florence's chair is based on historical examples: it has two large wheels that she can push in the front and one small wheel in the back. It's heavy and difficult for her to push as a kid, and when He-Mei pushes it she can't always see where they are going. I feel like Addy's school suit, in particular, translates well into these stiffer and more structured styles, and Caroline's Christmas dress isn't bad either. Another one that worked out well is Cécile's parlor outfit.

1880s

Lydia Livingston: 81-90 Caroline Abbott: 79-88 Clara Montoya: 68-77 Josefina Montoya: 66-75 Hannah Kane: 56-65 Delia Freedman: 56-65 Violette Metoyer: 56-65 Aoife Callaghan: 44-53 Cecile Rey: 38-47 Marie-Grace Gardner: 38-47 Kirsten Larson: 36-45 Singing Bird: 36-45 Charlotte Devereux: 31-40 Addy Walker: 26-35 Sarah Moore: 26-35 He-Mei Hsieh: 15-24 Florence Coburn: 15-24 Lucy Morgan: 15-24 Gertrude Levy: 5-14 Mabel Kaplan: 5-14 Medha/Mahtab: 3-12 Diya/Nasreen: 0-9 Harriet Shapiro: 0-4 Matilda Greene: 0-4

There's a lot still undecided about the sisters I originally called Diya and Medha but then considered renaming to Nasreen and Mahtab, depending on what kind of backstory would work best for them. Unfortunately, I know more about clothing history than I do about historical waves of immigration. I still think these characters have a good dynamic with each other and I love how their outfits turned out, but I probably won't be fleshing them out much unless I happen to learn a lot more about their potential backgrounds. For the time being, I'm leaving them in the project but I'm focusing more on characters I don't need to do a lot of original research to develop.

The Second Bustle Era is far more stiff and structured than the first, with heavier fabrics and narrower lines. Even the older girls are wearing bustles, while the younger girls often have large bows at the backs of their dresses in imitation of the bustled silhouette. This project first saw a bustled style in the 1680s, they were most famous in the 1880s, and even today we see them now and then on bridal or red carpet gowns.

1890s

Lydia Livingston: 91-99 Caroline Abbott: 89-98 Clara Montoya: 78-87 Josefina Montoya: 76-85 Hannah Kane: 66-75 Delia Freedman: 66-75 Violette Metoyer: 66-75 Aoife Callaghan: 54-63 Cecile Rey: 48-57 Marie-Grace Gardner: 48-57 Kirsten Larson: 46-55 Singing Bird: 46-55 Charlotte Devereux: 41-50 Addy Walker: 36-45 Sarah Moore: 36-45 He-Mei Hsieh: 25-34 Florence Coburn: 25-34 Lucy Morgan: 25-34 Gertrude Levy: 15-24 Mabel Kaplan: 15-24 Medha/Mahtab: 13-22 Diya/Nasreen: 10-19 Harriet Shapiro: 5-14 Matilda Greene: 5-14 Samantha Parkington: 0-4 Nellie O'Malley: 0-4

The final decade of the 19th century has us saying goodbye to Caroline and Lydia, and hello to Samantha and Nellie. Although it's less dramatic than the first and second bustle eras or even the period between them, this period is surprisingly fun to draw. And it's nice to be ending the century with their wintery formalwear. Happy new year!

As always, to get your historical doll or OC included in this project, HERE'S THE LINK. Obviously if your doll is from earlier than the 20th century they'll have to wait for the next round of drawings, but you're welcome to put them in the form and I'll include them in the next round, which will otherwise focus on the siblings of canon characters.

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D.U.D.E Bios: Talulla Rhydderch

The Cyhyraeth Queen of C.R.C Talulla Rhydderch (2020)

Kirby's aunt, the sister-in-law of Hywel and Naoise's wife, Talulla. An Irish-Catholic living in Wales and an open-minded, outgoing mother. Her daughters could rip you to shreds.

"I've been wrestling longer than you've been alive."

Name

Full Legal Name: Talulla Treasa Gráinne Rhydderch (Née MacGinnis)

First Name: Talulla

Meaning: Anglicized form of the Old Irish name 'Taileflaith', 'Tuileflaith' of 'Tuilelaith', probably from 'Tuile' 'Abundance' and 'Flaith' 'Ruler, Sovereign, Princess'

Pronunciation: ta-LOO-lah

Origin: Irish

Middle Name(s): Treasa, Gráinne

Meaning(s): Treasa: Possibly from Irish 'Treise' meaning 'Strength' or 'Treas' meaning 'Battle'. Gráinne: Possibly derived from Old Irish 'Grán' meaning 'Grain' or 'Gráin' meaning 'Hatred, Fear'

Pronunciation(s): TRA-sa. GRAW-nya

Origin(s): Irish. Irish, Irish Mythology, Old Irish

Surname: Rhydderch (Née MacGinnis)

Meaning: From the given name 'Rhydderch', from the Old Welsh name 'Riderch', derived from 'Ri' 'King' and 'Derch' 'Exalted (MacGinnis: Variant of 'McGuinness', which is the Anglicized form of Irish 'Mag Aonghuis' meaning 'Son of Aonghus')

Pronunciation: HRUDH-ehrkh (mac-GIH-nihs)

Origin: Welsh (Irish)

Alias: Cyhyraeth Queen, Talulla Rhydderch

Reason: This is Talulla's ring name

Nicknames: Tally

Titles: Mrs, Ma'am

Characteristics

Age: 81

Gender: Female. She/Her Pronouns

Race: Human

Nationality: Welsh. Dual Citizenship ROI-UK

Ethnicity: White

Birth Date: May 2nd 1939

Symbols: Banshees, Cyhyraeths, Ghosts, Crowns

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Religion: Irish-Catholic

Native Language: Irish

Spoken Languages: Irish, Welsh, Scottish (Scots Gaelic), English

Relationship Status: Married

Astrological Sign: Taurus

Theme Song: 'Rum and Coca Cola' - The Andrews Sisters (1957-)

Voice Actor: Sue Holderness

Geographical Characteristics

Birthplace: Tullahought, Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland

Current Location: Llanfaethlu, Anglesey, Wales

Hometown: Llanfaethlu, Anglesey, Wales

Appearance

Height: 5'4" / 162 cm

Weight: 127 lbs / 57 kg

Eye Colour: Green

Hair Colour: (Born Brunette) White

Hair Dye: None

Body Hair: N/A

Facial Hair: N/A

Tattoos: (As of Jan 2020) 30

Piercings: Ear Lobe (Both)

Scars: Surgical scars on her back

Health and Fitness

Allergies: None

Alcoholic, Smoker, Drug User: Smoker, Social Drinker

Illnesses/Disorders: None Diagnosed

Medications: None

Any Specific Diet: None

Relationships

Allies: (As of Jan 2020) The Rhydderch Clan

Enemies: (As of Jan 2020) None

Friends: Grania Rhydderch, Odharnait Rhydderch, Deryn Rhydderch, Meinir Rhydderch, Rhosyn Rhydderch, Aoife Rhydderch, Oda Rhydderch

Colleagues: The C.R.C Locker Rooms / Too Many To List

Rivals: None

Closest Confidant: Naoise Rhydderch

Mentor: Aodh MacGinnis

Significant Other: Naoise Rhydderch (80, Husband)

Previous Partners: None of Note

Parents: Aodh MacGinnis (R.I.P, Father), Ailbhe MacGinnis (R.I.P, Mother, Née Cousineau)

Parents-In-Law: Gearalt Rhydderch (R.I.P, Father-In-Law), Angharad Rhydderch (101, Mother-In-Law, Née MacMathan)

Siblings: Dilwyn MacGinnis (78, Brother), Nerys Forestier (75, Sister, Née MacGinnis), Einion MacGinnis (72, Brother), Non Desroches (69, Sister, Née MacGinnis), Emyr MacGinnis (66, Brother), Morgan Deschamps (63, Sister, Née MacGinnis), Gareth MacGinnis (60, Brother)

Siblings-In-Law: Too Many To List

Nieces & Nephews: Too Many To List

Children: Maeve Pritchard (50, Daughter, Née Rhydderch), Deirdre Llewellyn (47, Daughter, Née Rhydderch), Jarlath Rhydderch (44, Son), Patrick Rhydderch (41, Son), Bridget Griffiths (38, Daughter, Née Rhydderch), Rosaleen O'Sullivan (35, Daughter, Née Rhydderch), Lochlainn Rhydderch (32, Son)

Children-In-Law: Conall Pritchard (51, Maeve's Husband), Ivan Llewellyn (48, Deirdre's Husband), Ursula Rhydderch (45, Jarlath's Wife, Née Cavanaugh), Moira Rhydderch (42, Patrick's Wife, Née Callaghan), Raeburn Griffiths (39, Bridget's Husband), Rafferty O'Sullivan (36, Rosaleen's Husband), Vanessa Rhydderch (33, Lochlainn's Wife, Née Sauvageot)

Grandkids: See Naoise's Bio

Great Grandkids: See Naoise's Bio

Wrestling

Billed From: Kilkenny, Ireland

Trainer: The C.R.C Wrestling School, Gearalt Rhydderch

Managers: Naoise Rhydderch

Wrestlers Managed: Naoise Rhydderch

Debut: 1957

Debut Match: Talulla VS Elinor Van Nifterick. Talulla won via pinfall.

Retired: N/A

Retirement Match: N/A

Wrestling Style: Brawler / Hardcore

Stables: The Rhydderch Clan (1960-)

Teams: No Team Names

Regular Moves: Belly To Back Suplex, Bulldog, Figure-Four Leglock, Inverted Atomic Drop, Low Blow, Multiple Jabs, Poking / Raking Opponent's Eyes, Running High Knee Strike, Big Boot, Atomic Drop, Backbreaker Rack, Diving Overhead Chop, High Knee, One-Armed Body Slam, Piledriver, Running Big Boot, Running Leg Drop, Vertical Suplex Powerslam

Finishers: Sleeper Hold, Jumping Knee Drop, Top Rope Jumping Knee Drop

Refers To Fans As: The Fans, The Family

Extras

Backstory: Talulla Rhydderch (Née MacGinnis) of the C.R.C (Welsh Wrestling League / Cynghrair Reslo Cymru) owning Rhydderch family. Talulla married into the family, specifically marrying the 'Cyhyraeth' Naoise, becoming the 'Cyhyraeth Queen'. She's Irish with potentially French heritage.

Trivia: Nothing of Note

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D.U.D.E Bios: Maeve Pritchard

The Cyhyraeth Princess of C.R.C Maeve Pritchard (2020)

Kirby's Cousin, Hywel's niece, and Naoise's daughter, Maeve. An Irish-Catholic woman living in Wales and a creative, energetic mother. Maeve has taught her kids how to fight.

"A Rhydderch is always a Rhydderch, no matter how far they stray from home."

Name

Full Legal Name: Maeve Síofra Branwen Étaín Pritchard (Née Rhydderch)

First Name: Maeve

Meaning: Anglicized form of the Irish name 'Maeb' meaning 'Intoxicating'

Pronunciation: MAYV

Origin: Irish, Irish Mythology

Middle Name(s): Síofra, Branwen, Étaín

Meaning(s): Síofra: Means 'Elf, Sprite' in Irish. Branwen: Means 'Beautiful Raven' from Old Welsh 'Bran' 'Raven' and 'Gwen' 'Fair, White, Blessed'. Étaín: Possibly derived from Old Irish 'Ét' meaning 'Jealousy, Passion'

Pronunciation(s): SHEE-fra. BRAN-wehn. AY-teen

Origin(s): Irish. Welsh, Welsh Mythology. Irish, Irish Mythology, Old Irish

Surname: Pritchard (Née Rhydderch)

Meaning: From Welsh 'Ap Richard' meaning 'Son of Richard' (Rhydderch: From the given name 'Rhydderch' from the Old Welsh name 'Riderch', derived from 'Ri' 'King' and 'Derch' 'Exalted')

Pronunciation: PRIT-chard (HRUDH-ehrkh)

Origin: Welsh (Welsh)

Alias: Cyhyraeth Princess, Maeve Pritchard

Reason: This is Maeve's ring name

Titles: Mrs, Ma'am

Characteristics

Age: 50

Gender: Female. She/Her Pronouns

Race: Human

Nationality: Welsh. Irish-Welsh Mix. Dual Citizenship ROI-UK

Ethnicity: White

Birth Date: February 13th 1970

Symbols: Banshees, Cyhyraeths, Ghosts, Crowns

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Religion: Irish-Catholic

Native Language: Welsh

Spoken Languages: Welsh, Irish, Scottish (Scots Gaelic), English

Relationship Status: Married

Astrological Sign: Aquarius

Theme Song: 'True Colours' -Cyndi Lauper (1988-)

Voice Actor: Siân Gibson

Geographical Characteristics

Birthplace: Tullahought, Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland

Current Location: Llanfaethlu, Anglesey, Wales

Hometown: Llanfaethlu, Anglesey, Wales

Appearance

Height: 5'6" / 167 cm

Weight: 136 lbs / 61 kg

Eye Colour: Blue

Hair Colour: (Born Blonde) Brown

Hair Dye: None

Body Hair: N/A

Facial Hair: N/A

Tattoos: (As of Jan 2020) 30

Piercings: Triple Earlobe (Both), Tragus (Both), Nasallang, Double Eyebrow (Both), Cyber Bites

Scars: C-Section Scar

Health and Fitness

Allergies: None

Alcoholic, Smoker, Drug User: Smoker, Social Drinker

Illnesses/Disorders: None Diagnosed

Medications: None

Any Specific Diet: None

Relationships

Allies: (As of Jan 2020) The Rhydderch Clan

Enemies: (As of Jan 2020) None

Friends: Deirdre Llewellyn, Bridget Griffiths, Rosaleen O'Sullivan, Aisling O'Hannigan, Caoimhe O'Hannegan, Eithne O'Hannagan, Kathleen Mulrennan, Haf McFarlane, Tydfil McFarland, Olwen McDermott, Gwen McCracken, Branwen McCormick, Llinos McConnell

Colleagues: The C.R.C Locker Rooms / Too Many To List

Rivals: None

Closest Confidant: Conall Pritchard

Mentor: Naoise Rhydderch

Significant Other: Conall Pritchard (51, Husband)

Previous Partners: None of Note

Parents: Naoise Rhydderch (80, Father), Talulla Rhydderch (81, Mother, Née MacGinnis)

Parents-In-Law: Cearbhall Pritchard (81, Father-In-Law), Aoife Pritchard (82, Mother-In-Law, Née Christian)

Siblings: Deirdre Llewellyn (47, Sister, Née Rhydderch), Jarlath Rhydderch (44, Brother), Patrick Rhydderch (41, Brother), Bridget Griffiths (38, Sister, Née Rhydderch), Rosaleen O'Sullivan (35, Sister, Née Rhydderch), Lochlainn Rhydderch (32, Brother)

Siblings-In-Law: Ivan Llewellyn (48, Deirdre's Husband), Ursula Rhydderch (45, Jarlath's Wife, Née Cavanaugh), Moira Rhydderch (42, Patrick's Wife, Née Callaghan), Raeburn Griffiths (39, Bridget's Husband), Rafferty O'Sullivan (36, Rosaleen's Husband), Vanessa Rhydderch (33, Lochlainn's Wife, Née Sauvageot), Mirabelle Powell (48, Conall's Sister, Née Pritchard), Gaizka Powell (49, Mirabelle's Husband), Erlantz Pritchard (45, Conall's Brother), Reine Pritchard (46, Erlantz's Wife, Née Priddy), Olive Trevor (42, Conall's Sister, Née Pritchard), Oroitz Trevor (43, Olive's Husband), Gotzon Pritchard (39, Conall's Brother), Frauke Pritchard (40, Gotzon's Wife, Née Vaughn), Romaine Aitken (36, Conall's Sister, Née Pritchard), Zeru Aitken (37, Romaine's Husband), Gurutz Pritchard (33, Conall's Brother), Gloria Pritchard (34, Gurutz's Wife, Née Barber), Romane Beatty (30, Conall's Sister, Née Pritchard), Zuzen Beatty (31, Romane's Husband), Hodei Pritchard (27, Conall's Brother), Hildegund Pritchard (28, Hodei's Wife, Née Begbie), Rose Blaine (24, Conall's Sister, Née Pritchard), Artsyom Blaine (25, Rose's Husband)

Nieces & Nephews: Too Many To List

Children: Conan Pritchard (30, Son), Eira MacThaoig (27, Daughter, Née Pritchard), Seren Mathieson (24, Daughter, Née Pritchard), Heddwyn Pritchard (21, Son), Tegwen Pritchard (18, Daughter), Neil Pritchard (15, Son), Owena Pritchard (12, Daughter), Glyn Pritchard (9, Son), Joshua Pritchard (6, Son), Ulyssa Pritchard (3, Daughter)

Children-In-Law: Brighid Pritchard (31, Conan's Wife, Née MacKenzie), Cillian MacThaoig (28, Eira's Husband), Conn Mathieson (25, Seren's Husband), Eithne Pritchard (22, Heddwyn's Wife, Née McCulloch)

Grandkids: Aonghus Pritchard (10, Grandson), Caoilfhionn Pritchard (7, Granddaughter), Clodagh Pritchard (4, Granddaughter), Ardghal Pritchard (1, Grandson), Brendan MacThaoig (7, Grandson), Damhnait MacThaoig (4, Granddaughter), Deirbhile MacThaoig (1, Granddaughter), Brian Mathieson (4, Grandson), Cairbre Mathieson (1, Grandson), Fiadh Pritchard (1, Granddaughter)

Great Grandkids: None

Wrestling

Billed From: Kilkenny, Ireland

Trainer: The C.R.C Wrestling School, Naoise Rhydderch

Managers: Conall Pritchard

Wrestlers Managed: Conall Pritchard

Debut: 1988

Debut Match: Maeve Rhydderch VS Talulla Rhydderch. Maeve won via pinfall

Retired: N/A

Retirement Match: N/A

Wrestling Style: Brawler / Hardcore

Stables: The Rhydderch Clan (1988-)

Teams: No Team Names

Regular Moves:  Belly To Back Suplex, Bulldog, Figure-Four Leglock, Inverted Atomic Drop, Low Blow, Multiple Jabs, Poking / Raking Opponent’s Eyes, Running High Knee Strike, Big Boot, Atomic Drop, Backbreaker Rack, Diving Overhead Chop, High Knee, One-Armed Body Slam, Piledriver, Running Big Boot, Running Leg Drop, Vertical Suplex Powerslam

Finishers: Sleeper Hold, Jumping Knee Drop, Top Rope Jumping Knee Drop

Refers To Fans As: The Fans, The Family

Extras

Backstory: Maeve Rhydderch of the C.R.C (Welsh Wrestling League / Cynghrair Reslo Cymru) owning Rhydderch family. When Naoise dies Maeve will have a 1/56th ownership of the promotion. Maeve is a 'Cyhyraeth Style' (Brawler / Hardcore) trainer. She's a quarter-Welsh and three quarters-Irish

Trivia: Nothing of Note

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Aoife Callaghan’s Accessories

Green and brown checked Galway shawl

Gold-colored Claddagh brooch

Wooden-beaded rosary

Copper kettle

Cup and ball toy

Book of prayers

Basket with yarn (includes instructions to make a scarf for Aoife.)

1840s paper dolls

Wool mittens

Sea chest for storage

Aoife’s Lunch (Tin pail, Irish soda bread with raisins, apple slices, lace handkerchief)

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Collages of Fashion Inspiration for some of my OCs.

Honoka Oishi (1949-1950 Portland, OR)

Karine Bedrosian (1971-1972 Chicago, IL)

Aoife Callaghan (1846-1847 Boston, MA)

Reina Mendes (1834-1835 Savannah, GA)

The AG Magazine paper dolls were a very helpful resource for some of these, as was the Met Museum’s costume collection.

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My book cover for Aoife Callaghan. (Credits to this dress up game. The background is 1840s Boston.)

Book synopses:

Meet Aoife: An American Girl: With the little money that the Callaghans have left, they decide to risk it all by taking a ship from Galway to Boston. Aoife gets lost in the hustle and bustle of new Irish arrivals, until she bumps into her Aunt Fiona at the harbor! She arrives at her aunt and uncle's house and settles into her new home in Boston.

Aoife Learns a Lesson: While Mama is employed as a domestic, Aoife gets a job watching a 6-year-old and a 3-year-old from an Anglo family. She feels jealous of the wealthy family at first and bitter about the kids’ dislike of her, but comes to earn their trust and realizes every cent she makes will help her family.

Aoife’s Surprise: It’s the first Christmas in America and Aoife wants the role of Mary at the Church’s pageant. But a new girl, Ilsa, is competing for the role. Meanwhile, Aoife helps organize a clothes drive for new arrivals.

Happy Birthday, Aoife!: Eileen can’t make it to Aoife’s 11th birthday dinner as she works grueling hours and comes home exhausted. Meanwhile, Orla and Sean have come down with a bad cough! Will Aoife still have a good birthday?

Aoife Saves the Day: Papa still can’t find a job— people don’t want to hire Irishmen. He becomes more involved with the Catholic church. Aoife travels around Boston to fundraise for charity but ultimately has to help a lost child find her way home.

Changes for Aoife: Her family has finally saved up for their own apartment. The family needs Aoife’s savings, but she wants to help the less fortunate. Can she pick up more work to earn more money?

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American Girl Original Character: Aoife

Aoife Callaghan • Athenry, Ireland to Boston, MA • 1846-1847

During the famine, 10-year-old Aoife (pronounced EE-fa) leaves Athenry (in County Galway), Ireland, and emigrates with her family. Upon arrival in Boston, she finds part-time work watching the children of a wealthier couple. While her Mama is employed as a domestic, her older sister, Eileen, works in a textile factory with unsafe conditions as the Industrial Revolution is beginning in America. Her father faces job discrimination for his ethnicity and the family has to share lodging with Aoife’s aunt and uncle.

Aoife finds solace in exploring her new home and making friends, as well as Boston’s Catholic church recently built for Irish immigrants. Aoife helps knit clothes for other immigrants through her church. She is a friendly and charitable girl and always thinks of others’ feelings.

More info below:

Story Themes: immigration, Irish potato famine, anti-Irish sentiment, working-class women, charity and the importance of giving

Family: Mama Meabh, Papa Colm, older sister Eileen (15), younger sister Orla (7), younger brother Sean (4), Aunt Fiona, Uncle Michael

Best Friends: Maura O’Riordan (11, a girl whose family arrived a year before Aoife’s), Ilsa Wittman (10, a Bavarian German girl who has recently immigrated), her younger sister Orla (7)

Aoife’s Appearance: Classic mold, freckles, medium red curly hair with bangs, gray eyes

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“Somewhere over the rainbow, bluebirds fly If birds fly over the rainbow, why, then, oh why, can’t I?”

Aoife Callaghan • Boston, 1846

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