Dreams and a Heart D&D20 (3)

A space to exhibit/ install 3000 dolls.

If you know a space we can install/ exhibit 3000 dolls please email me

[email protected]

Thank you!

Great drawing by Beatrice Baumgartner-Cohendrawing.

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