Fallbrook woodcarver's dolls to be on exhibit in San Diego show

FALLBROOK - Master woodcarver Al Salsgiver of Rainbow has carved wooden dolls for the San Diego County doll club, Mini Doll Friends of Southern California. These 16-inch dolls have been turned into unique peddler dolls and will be displayed in a museum quality exhibit as part of the club’s annual show and sale on May 7.

Al Salsgiver is a general contractor who does woodcarving as a hobby and creates 20 to 30 works of art each year.

The Salsgivers moved to Fallbrook in 1990. Al’s wife, Vyke is a member of the doll club that he recently consented to carve the dolls for. The dolls are commonly re...