Commissioned in the 1980s, she was created by Dianna Effner with stunning detail—and, some say, something more. Her previous owner, an elderly woman named Rose, believed Hilary carried the spirit of her granddaughter, who passed away unexpectedly at age six. Every morning, Rose would greet the doll, and every night, she insisted Hilary’s hand had moved ever so slightly.
Visitors often reported the sensation of being watched in Hilary’s presence, and more than one swore she blinked. When the doll was removed from the home after Rose’s passing, the family experienced months of unexplained disturbances like flickering lights, cold breezes, and music boxes playing on their own. Though she now sits still, hand raised in an eternal half-wave, her icy blue eyes seem to follow with quiet purpose. Is she waving hello… or goodbye?
This porcelain Hilary doll remains in lovely condition with minor age-related wear. She’s wearing a dress and hat that are well preserved, though there may be some light discoloration and fading consistent with display. She is offered exactly as found, complete with her timeless—and possibly timelessly haunted—presence.
