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About Sam

Sam-Dolls-byers--J78A8118I’ve made lots of art throughout my life other than dolls. I make pottery and sculpture art projects. I’ve appeared as an extra on several TV shows and a movie: The Black List, Orange is the New Black, Bluebloods, and Ted 2. I also sing as a performer. I’ve been singing for 14 years and it has been amazing to bring joy to others to help them.

I was inspired to make the dolls when I was in a music college for kids with learning issues that are gifted in music. My collection suggests what it’s like to be a family of people who are all different. I created them to show the world that we are all the same but also our own selves, and we should be accepted for who we are. When I’m done making each one I always imagine that they will come to life and talk to me about what their lives are like. As you stare at them you begin to focus on their different shapes, and especially their faces, they really do come alive. Although they’re members of a big family, they are always looking for new homes. Please let them make you happy.

The 44 Daughters story continues. After the Daughters were first created and brought to life, the girls wanted their family to be ever-bigger. They had some friends that would fit right in to their idea of family. Now the family is bigger, with the Sons, Same-Sex Couples, Cancer Survivors and Wounded Warriors. We want to celebrate our freedom and let the whole world know that art can express many ways of understanding life. The dolls hope that they get to change people’s lives.

I also have a collection of hearts with 44 Daughters faces, which I made to carry with you to bring you happiness and joy when you need a little lift.

I am based on New York City and conduct make-your-own-doll workshops for special events, personal appearances … and parties in the metro area! Just contact me.

 

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Doll Story

We know we are just dolls that are artwork, but we have more in life than that. We were created by an artist who wanted to show others who we really are. Each of us is unique, yet we are part of a whole family. There are many of us; other daughters, sons, same-sex couples, cancer survivors and … [Read More...]

Shop

Each of the dolls is different and part of a large family. They have individual personalities and appearances. Sam makes each one entirely by hand of felt, fiberfill, yarn and Sam's grandmother's buttons from her button box. They are charming, compelling, surprising and often slightly scary-looking … [Read More...]

Maker Faires

I sell my dolls every year at the Maker Faires in May in San Mateo, California and in September, in New York City. The Maker Faire is a wonderful event and a special and incredible experience. I have been awarded eight Editor’s Choice blue ribbons for creativity! At the Faire, I help others make … [Read More...]

44 Daughters

44 Daughters was conceived by Sam Montgomery, an artist and singer, who lives in New York City. His Outsider artwork ranges from handmade dolls to pottery and three-dimensional art made from found objects. The 44 Daughters is a project that began when he was a student at a music academy when he made … [Read More...]

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