In 1997, Annie Lee signed Sandy Dolls, Inc. to be the exclusive licensee of her collection of resin figurines re-created from her canvas paintings. This collection, Sass 'N Class by Annie Lee, has been outstanding success. Each figurine has captured the essence of her artwork, equally full of humor, attire and life. Her trademarks are the animated emotion of the personalities in the artwork and the faces which are painted without features. This allows collectors to "feel" the scene and interject their own personalities into the work. This unique collection is of the highest quality workmanship, and with optimism, joy, and tenderness, depicts life and events which are all part of the human experience.
 

Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Inc. introduces The Ebony Art Closet, the company’s first African American home décor catalog. Recognizing a rising demand for African American products, Manual took the initiative to create relevant and inspirational home décor pieces designed by some of today’s most prominent and influential artists in the African American community. Annie Lee, Henry Battle, Albert Fennell, Sylvia L. Walker and Larry “Poncho” Brown are just a few among many artists featured in The Ebony Art Closet. Renowned artist Annie Lee, portraying contemporary and historical African American family life, demonstrates a style defined as “Black Americana” with her trademark of faceless figures shown in the Market Place tapestry collection. Artist Albert Fennell exhibits his signature, sensual and fluid imagery in the Still Waters and African Dimensions collections. He has created an abundance of works reflecting strong, beautiful women illustrating the many facets of the African American female. These new collections, expressing intriguing cultural history, treasured moments and inspirational insight, are highly identifiable with today’s consumer. This is a great opportunity to provide more diversity to the market with unique, vibrant and refreshing products. Manual Wood Workers & Weavers is proud to weave its products in the USA.
 

United Treasures Angel Collection
 

Each minature hat is recreated from the original designs of Harriet Rosebud. Each hat is made of original materials such as felt, satin, straw, or sinamy with adornments in feathers, silk, satin and beading. Each hat with mannequin head (up to 6"H) comes in its own hat box with storyline booklet.