February 2014

Antique DOLL Collector February 2014 Vol. 17, No. 1

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(Nat'l Antique Doll Dealers Assn.)

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17” A. Thuillier (AT), blue spiral threaded p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, luscious lashes, immaculate pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate. Wears fabulous Fr. Ant. aqua silk & lace dress, w/pleats & tucks, magnificent Fr. Ant. silk hat to match, ant. “signed” Jumeau shoes, that she came in, ant. socks & undies.

Out of the famous Vierny Collection of England sold many years ago at Southerby’s. I was lucky enough to get first crack. Orig. dress & hat she was sold in, will be included to show provenance. On orig. chunky 8 ball jointed st. wrist body. BREATHTAKING!!! $78,000.

15 1/2” Schmitt Bebe, watery bl. p/w eyes, gorgeous pale bisque, fabulous orig. mohair tailed wig w/extensions.

Wears gorgeous factory orig.

3 pc. burgundy & ecru silk & lace costume, PLUS undies consist of orig. corset, camisole & pantaloons that join at waist, matching ant. orig. Fr. hat, socks & ant. Fr. shoes. Fully “signed” Schmitt head & 8 ball jointed st. wrist “signed body. An OUTSTANDING beauty!!! $14,500.

9” K *R 101 “Marie” Character, gorgeous perfect bisque, blue intaglio side glancing eyes, orig. mohair braided wig & pate, wears orig. costume w/cotton blouse & silk jumper w/ featherstitching. On orig. body. Very pouty expression, enough to melt your heart. Early modeling.

ADORABLE darling cabinet size!! $1750.

8” Rare K * R 112 Character, blue intaglio side glancing eyes, mint bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate, wears orig. Ethnic costume of silk, cotton & velvet, orig. ant. leather shoes & socks. On orig. fully jointed body. Been mine for years.

The cutest teeny size they make.

Very pouty expression. Absolutely DARLING!!! $9800.

Joyce Kekatos e-mail: joycedolls@aol.com I buy dolls and sell on consignment.

2137 Tomlinson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 home: 718-863-0373 cell: 917-859-2446

RARE 10” Fr. Wooden Au Nain Bleu Cradle. Beautifully fully carved & engraved, rocks & would probably hold a couple of small 5 or 6” all bisque babies & more. Original Au Nain Bleu, Paris, “paper label” underneath wooden bottom, (2 rungs missing from one side) otherwise fabulous. Minor paint wear, as near to perfect as can be.

9” long expanding to 10” long at the top, with a width of 4 ½” expanding to 5 1/2 tall in center of head and foot board & 6 ½” tall to the knobs. Very intricate decoration overall.

An absolutely FABULOUS tiny display piece. ONLY....$450.

6 1/2” RAREST “Sonny” All Bisque, perfect pale bisque overall, br. glass sl. eyes, sweetest cl/mo., painted molded reddish hair. Wears darling orig. ant. romper & hat. Orig. mint fully marked “Sonny” all bisque jointed body. I begged to get him away from someone else for years, but he needs a new home. Most adorable all bisque EVER!!!! VERY Rare!!! $7800.

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An exceptional 14-1/2” 1st series Portrait Jumeau marked 2/0 on rear of head. Exceptional bisque, large almond eye cut with spiral blue paperweight eyes, marked “8 ball” composition Jumeau body and dressed in antique clothing, shoes & wig. $12,500.

A very fine E 10 J by the Jumeau firm on a straight wristed composition Jumeau body approx. 21-1/2” tall. Beautiful pale even bisque accentuated by her blue paperweight eyes and antique clothing. $6000.

Nelling, Inc.

P.O. Box 4327 Burbank CA 91503 Cell: 818-738-4591 Home: 818-562-7839

Member NADDA and UFDC 13” Early Simon Halbig male fashion w/ twill over wood body, bisque lower arms and legs, original costume and a refined molded moustache! $6600.

18” Rare Kestner 180 character w/ o.cl. mouth and molded teeth, very rare gl. eyes. $2850.

6” Kestner 260, 5-pc toddler body w/ starfish hands, all orig. $525.

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Carmel Doll Shop is pleased to announce a very colorful

“Lunch, Listen and Learn” Event:

The Lenci Luncheon Saturday, June 21, 2014

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Our doors will open at 11:00 am

egistered guests are invited to spend a memorable day at the Carmel Doll Shop when Nancy Lazenby, our speaker for this entertaining and educational event, will share her enthusiasm for those lovable and entirely artful felt dolls.

Ms. Lazenby is the author of numerous magazine articles on the subject of Lenci examples, but is best known for her must-have volume Lenci – The History and the Dolls.

Plenty of knowledge will be exchanged, plus a tasty, Italian-inspired luncheon will be offered as well. Per usual, attendees can expect the white glove treatment from the staff of Carmel Doll Shop.

The cost for this special event is $55 per registrant, and attendance will be limited to 40 guests only, so it is suggested that you sign up early.

(A waiting list will be compiled after our 40 seats have filled.)

The event will take place at the spacious home of Carmel Doll Shop: 213 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950 (831) 643-1902 www.carmeldollshop.com

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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

February 2014 Volume 17, Number 1

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THE SANDRA SUE DOLLHOUSE

By Margaret Gray Kincaid A team of volunteers led by Margaret Kincaid renovates a very grand dollhouse.

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FRASHER’S: FEBRUARY 23 IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

AND THEN THERE WERE THREE. . . A LITTLEKNOWN SIMON & HALBIG FASHION DOLL

By Jan Peterson

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THE FOUR SEASONS OF SANDRA SUE – A 2013 UFDC SPECIAL EXHIBIT

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THE ENCHANTING TROUSSEAU OF CHIFFONNETTE: A SPECIAL 2013 UFDC EXHIBIT

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By Constance King A landscape of mystery and magic charms the viewer in this early 17th century cabinet.

NIGHT, NIGHT! SLEEP TIGHT! A STUDY OF ACCORDION DOLL BEDS & CRADLES

By Donilee Popham

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HANDKERCHIEFS AND DOLLS

By Jane Foster

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Auction Gallery Emporium Mystery Calendar Classified

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A CHILD’S GARDEN OF DREAMS

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DECEMBER GAITHERSBURG SHOW

On February 23, Frasher’s Doll Auctions will conduct an important sale featuring Kewpie characters from the estate of Janet O’Neill Sullivan, a great, great niece of the artist. Rare German characters including the cover doll, a rare portrait by Fritz Bierschenk, plus French bebes and poupées and dolls

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SWEETBRIAR’S DECEMBER AUCTION

1. 17” Tailored Arranbee ‘Nancy Lee’ – extra pretty debutante w/ great color, sensational factory styling – a 50’s dream girl! $295.

2. 14” Patsy Pend. w/Trunk and Wardrobe – what selection in a great J.C. Penny wardrobe trunk filled to the brim with numerous coats, hats and other factory outfits. $425.

3. Adorable 14” Maggie – the big eye Alexander favorite A/O in classic fashionable striped ensemble from coat/hat to side snap 2 tone shoes! $395.

4. 12” Rare Alexander ‘Captain January’ – A/O with nametag, tin eyes, a seldom seen competing version of the popular Shirley Temple in choice condition! $495.

5. 25” Very Pretty ‘Winnie’ – the tagged Mme Alexander walker all original hat to shoes! $250.

6. The 17” Nancy Lee w/hoop skirt and parasol!

See # 1. $295.

7. 17” Classic 1950’s Skater A/O in her decorated hooded ensemble w/skirt, mittens and signed Sonja Henie Skates! $295.

8. McGuffey Anna – factory original and sweet as pie, clo/mo, with label, this classic 14” Alexander is at the top of her game! $295.

9. 16” Shirley Temple Baby – a really pretty one too! Great original wig, clothes, booties, and condition in cute 16” size. $895.

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10. Rose O’Neill Kewpies – from $50! Also celluloids, compos, etc. 9” Mint Kewpie, $395. Kewpie Cup Hanger! $110 11. 15” Effanbee ‘Mary Lee’ – hip length lush curls, early tin sl. eyes, great color and factory clothes, mint! $275.

12. Mint Brown Alexander ‘Cynthia’ – 14” rarity made for one year only with clear eyes, all in spotless never played condition! $750.

13. Factory Fancy ‘Nancy Lee’ – what style and energy on this pristine 14” young miss in her crisp colorful period ensemble! $275 14. 18” Mme Alexander ‘Winnie’ – the iconic Alexander fashion plate in pink and blue with tailored dresscoat and hat. $325 15. 14” Patsy Type Kewty – we love this angelic little pet with tin sleep eyes, rosy cheeks and frilly period clothes – a kitten! $250.

16-17. Rare Mary Hoyer Boy – w/caracal wig, Mary Hoyer knit cowboy suit w/hat, holster, gun and boots. Rare! $425.

18. 27” All Original ‘Shirley’ – from wig to shoes with pin, facial restoration, 2 extra dresses also! $395.

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19. Oh Those Newlyweds! 5” pair with top hat and bouquet! $250. for both. Rare Kewpie Minister w/ bible, robe and glasses! $325 4” Bridesmaid, all orig. and mint w/ painted silver shoes. $295. 4” and 5” Jointed Kewpies, signed, w/ stickers! $350. and $450. 3” Seated Action Kewpie - arms away! $275.

20. Comic Character Nodders – Germany, ca. 1920 Patsy and Fatso, fully signed with name and designer, mint. $95 each

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21. 8” Googly Boy w/ Molded Cap – top quality and probably original clothes/shoes! $395. 7” Rare Heubach Girl Googly – important September Morn type ‘9143’, intaglio eyes, widow’s peak and novel triangular ‘oh oh’ mouth! Choice. $895

22. Doll House Dolls – 3” Pair All Bisque Children – gl. eyes, all orig. wigs and fancy clothes. $495.

6” Couple – she with elaborate original clothes incl. fancy hat. He too, with top hat, cane and moustache. $695.

23. 3-1/2” Over The Knee ‘Black Stocking’ Halbigs – choice all bisque pair, factory original in precious clothes, fancy wigs, glass eyes – true miniatures! $1250.

Rare Models

24. 7-1/2” Gbr. Heubach Toddler – Googly ‘9589’ with big eyes, mld. curls, chubby jtd. barefoot body and original clothes! $595

25. Important 6” Wood Body China – ca 1840, lovely face too, mint glazed limbs and flat sole slippers, fluid joints allow her to sit elegantly in regal splendor.

A gem! $4250.

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26. 7-1/2” Mignonette w/ Rare Pink Bootines – 5 straps! Slender, tall and sultry, blue sleep eyes, French trade Halbig head, ca. 1880 mohair tresses and period clothes. $3250.

27. 27” Romantic Bru Jne Bebe – ca 1980 signed

by V. Seely, gorgeous quality, lovely bisque arms/legs and elegant clothes – a mint showpiece! $295.

28. Important and Witty Heubach – scarce handsome fellow in daddy’s clothes, fully signed, 13” and mint. $575.

29. 20” Exquisite ‘A.T.’ Bebe – beautifully made artist signed rendering w/ faultless quality and compo jtd. body. $495

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31. Historic Johnny Gruelle’s – one of only 3 documented prototype pairs of pre-Volland Raggedy Ann and Andy’s! Hand made and signed by Gruelle himself!

Comes with documentation.

Smithsonian caliber dolls that are literally one in a million! $5000.

32. Continental Half Doll – a preferred model with intricate detail and superior quality, 5” tall. $450.

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33. Early Kathe Kruse Dolls I – wide hip girl and boy w/ separate thumbs and really wonderful faces with clear bright features and charming period clothes w/ original shoes! Left $2800, Right $2500.

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36. 14” Unusual Revalo ‘Coquette’ – what a character! Open/closed smiling mouth w/ 6 carved teeth, original clothes, fully jtd body – all mint! $695. 14” Mibs by Amberg and in snappy period clothes and shoes – rare $850.

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34. 8-1/2” Kestner All Bisque – chunky size, pretty quality, sleep eyes, orig. wig and unusual rose stockings. $395. 3-1/2” Glass Eye All Bisque – tubby tot with blue eyes and matching drop waist dress! $125.

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35. ‘Kewpie’ Googly Baby – mint 9” imp w/ top knot and 5-piece composition googly body w/ period dress! Pristine! $1495.

Seated Action Kewpie – scarce one with arms away, mint. $275.

38. 20” Delicate ‘Hanna’ Baby – sensitive heart shaped face of dewey fine bisque, original wig, lashes and the clothes – all mint – a true love! $850 12” Art Déco Pierrots – bisque head pair of miniature boudoir dolls, all orig. with caps and guitar. $250 the pair.

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37. Rare ‘Kewpie’ Googly - hard to find AM 252 sweetheart!

A peek-a-boo cutie! $1495.

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39. Rare Brown Teri Lee Pair – adorable Benji w. caracul wig and Bonnie Lou, early pat. pend. w/ hand painted features, all factory perfect from caps to shoes in matching tagged outfits – the ultimate! $2500.

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Tel: 425.765.4010 Valerie@beautifulbebes.com

Precious 10” Bru Jeune 1 from Henri Chevrot period with adorable little face. Dressed in original ensemble of claret tint satin silk frock and matching bonnet, beautiful ashy-gold flowing mohair curls, pale blue eyes and rosebud mouth. Perfect bisque from head to fingertips and desirable slender body with articulated wood legs. $21,800~

Enchanting 17” brown eyed Bebe Bru darling with number 5 & circle and dot incising at base of head and Bte SGDG on forehead. Minty and original with gorgeous full mohair wig, white pique drop waist frock with pale rose sash and antique pin watch, matching straw bonnet with ribbonwork, signed Bru Jne shoes, gorgeous bisque from head to fingertips. Please call for additional information.

Adorable 13” Mulatto baby as Hilda by JDK. Marked as such and on a very pristine and chubby 5pc. bent limb baby body.

Dressed in long ecru cotton gown with matching bonnet over original wig. Perfect!

Member UFDC & NADDA Fantastic rare 20” Louis Schneider Bebe in all original ensemble. Gorgeous characterlike face on this French Bebe. Very rarely seen! Please call for details. $12,800~

Peaches and cream bisque frames two huge blue paper weight eyes that beckon you to fall into their depths. This is the face of a hard to locate & treasured 17” marked Mascotte Bebe by May Freres. She is a bon-bon indeed in her sweet French ribbon bonnet, blue silk and ecru lace frock and glowing golden antique mohair locks. Marked head and body. $7200~

Precious all original pair of 4.5” All Bisque French Mignonettes in antique egg shaped basket. Perfect and ready to display! $2650 pair.

Petite all original 6.5” barefoot all bisque mignonette with lovely gown and excellent condition. Blue eyes, blonde upswept mohair wig and sweet ribbons wrapped on tiny feet. $2200~

SANDY’S DREAM DOLLS

Sandy Kralovetz Always Buying Dolls of Quality For a Houston adventure please visit our spacious location at

Thompson’s Antique Center of Texas

Texas’ largest antique center with over 50 antique dolls and accessories for sale.

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From left to right: 36” 1079 Simon Halbig BR Eyes 1488 Simon Halbig 22 ½ Rare Doll o/c mouth BL SL Eyes Original Body & Mohair Wig 33” S&C Simon Halbig o/m BL Eyes

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Auction Gallery

Five Kewpie Soldiers Standing Guard

Frasher’s: February 23 in Kansas City, Missouri F

rasher’s will kick off 2014 with a catalogued auction in Kansas City, Missouri, February 23rd, titled “Smile Awhile”. The title based on the philosophy of Rose O’Neill which is revealed in her autobiography “Do good deeds in a funny way. The world needs to laugh or least smile more than it does”.

And who could help but laugh and smile at the merry Kewpie characters from the estate of Janet O’Neill Sullivan, great, great niece of famed Kewpie creator, Rose O’Neill. Janet was a frequent visitor to her aunt’s Branson, Missouri home known as Bonniebrook.

Schoenhuts and Kewpies – a great combination.

The numerous Kewpies and all the special Kewpie items, which came to market as the immense popularity of all things Kewpie became a marketing blitz, are featured throughout the catalog.

Complementing the Kewpie offering are rare googly eyed German bisque characters by Hertel and Schwab, Kammer and Reinhart, and Kestner. Also offered is an exceptional German bisque character doll by Fritz Bierschenk. The seldom-seen mysterious portrait model, circa 1910, was manufactured for only a few years by the Sonneberg doll maker. She has wonderful

Sweet-faced model 719 by Simon & Halbig and Kewpie with blue vase.

A grand size, 29”, Series C Steiner bebe all in pink.

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The largest size of Kestner’s 221 googly surrounded by Kewpies.

For lovers of large bebes, a stunning 31” Incised Depose Jumeau in original dress.

Hertel & Schwab googly, very impressive at 16”.

Choice glass-eyed model of Kestner character 187.

sculpting with distinctive cheek bones, an enigmatic smile and unique slender adult-modelled body.

Rounding out the auction are French bebes and poupees from Jumeau, Steiner, Gauthier and other makers plus German closed-mouth dolls and character models by Kammer & Reinhardt, including open mouth and closed-mouth models of Simon & Halbig mold 719, along with a rare glass-eyed 18” Kestner, in addition to many other characters as well as babies and dolly faces. Several models of Schoenhut include a scarce model of the Tootsie Wootsie character.

Beautiful Jumeau poupee with extreme almond-shaped eyes.

Rare Friz Bierschenk portrait doll with enigmatic smile.

The auction, to be conducted at the KCI Expo Center & Holiday Inn Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri, Sunday, February 23, 2014, with a 9:00 a.m. preview followed by the auction getting underway at 10:30 a.m. Although attendance is the best option for acquiring a doll from the auction, collectors may also place bids by written or telephoned absentee bids, making a reservation for live telephone bidding, or pre-bid and live internet bidding at liveauctioneers.com. For further information or to order a 68page color catalog phone Frasher’s at 816-625-3786; or view the full auction at liveauctioneers.com website.

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Kestner’s composition-body Kewpie is all smiles aside a Kewpie inkwell.

Emile Jumeau’s rare size 1 premiere model bebe.

And Then There Were Four…

By Jan Peterson

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h, my goodness! I LOVE her face!” I stared at my computer screen at the photo of a lovely little fashion doll who didn’t look French to me, but who was very intriguing all the same.

An elderly gentleman in France was thinning out the possessions of his old family home before moving into a smaller place that would be much easier to care for. No one else was even interested in the old doll lying on a table among the other items the old fellow had for sale. None of his children or grandchildren wanted the doll, so he had added her to the possessions he had decided to sell.

My French “grandson of the heart,” Stéphane, was willing to serve as the go-between which would allow me to purchase the doll. Although not related by blood, we both love searching for treasures, and Stéphane has become as dear to my husband and me as family. He knows how passionate I am about collecting antique dolls and has sent me loads of pictures of what he finds in estate sales, rummage sales, and the auctions in France he loves to haunt.

The moment I saw THIS doll, my heart started to pound, and I knew she must be mine. I offered what I could afford, the French gentleman was delighted with my offer, Stéphane secured her for me, and soon she was on her way from France to Minnesota.

When I unpacked the doll a couple weeks later, I was delighted to see her obviously original wig was in near perfect condition. Her homemade black silk dress was melting beyond saving, but her underwear was in great condition, and only her shoes and stockings were missing. Her body was very clean, and I was so pleased to see she did, indeed, have bisque lower arms and hands. It 22

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A Little-Known Simon & Halbig Fashion Doll Photos Elwyn Peterson Made for the French market, Marie Alice is marked S & H 1385 1.

Measuring 13-1/2 inches tall, she has a swivel, solid bisque head with pierced ears, blue glass fixed eyes and original wig. The stiff muslin body is stuffed with sawdust. Her lower bisque arms and hands are beautifully formed.

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Marie Alice’s twin in Morphy auction.

Marie Alice’s twin in Theriault auction.

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had been hard to tell in the picture because the sleeves of her gown were so long. As I turned the doll over, I wasn’t surprised to see the markings S&H 1385 1, which did confirm my suspicion the doll wasn’t French in origin. I have always loved the S&H lady dolls, and have a beautiful 1159 model and another 1469 lady doll who just melts my heart. This doll was one I had never seen, however, and I was a bit perplexed. I had read Jan Foulke’s wonderful reference book on Simon & Halbig dolls several times, and I didn’t recall ever seeing this doll in her book. I pulled my copy from my doll reference books shelf once more, and I still could not find any mention of this mold number.

Nor could I find a picture of the doll.

Thus, a frustrating quest began to identify my new doll. I had written to the old gentleman in France to thank him for selling the doll to me and to tell him she was now safe and sound and in America. I was delighted when he answered my thank you note! He told me the doll had been his mother’s favorite, and that he remembered that when growing up, his mother would allow his sisters to play with the doll when they were home sick from school or on a rainy day. He said his mother always hovered near, and the girls understood that only gentle play was allowed with this special doll, and that it was forbidden to comb her hair. He said it had made him quite sad that nobody in his family cared about keeping her, and that he was very pleased that she was in a home where she would be treasured once more. He said his mother’s name was Marie Alice. I was so charmed by his letter, I named the doll for his mother and wrote him back telling him so. His reply was very touching . . . he said he liked to think his mom, who has been deceased for decades, somehow knew her beloved doll was “happy” again. Now, I had a little information to go on, at least. Apparently, the doll had been purchased in France for his mother long ago, although it had been made in Germany. Therefore, I knew she might have been produced

specifically for the French market by Simon & Halbig, just like their early, unmarked mignonnettes had been.

Perhaps, seeing the huge success the French makers like Jumeau and Bru had enjoyed producing fashion dolls, S&H decided to test the market with this little doll. I searched every reference book I could find, but was unable to learn a thing. Finally, I wrote to Jan Foulke herself and sent her pictures of Marie Alice in the hope that she might recognize her.

Jan was so kind to write right back.

She told me she had, indeed, seen this doll before---ONLY ONCE! Jan serves as a consultant for Morphy’s Auctions, and she had written the description for a doll with the same mold number for one of their auction catalogues. It was obvious this doll being sold at auction had been made for the French market because she was dressed in a French folklore costume from the Maine et Loire region. I was starting to feel like Sherlock Holmes, putting clues together. However, that was as far as my sleuthing had taken me. I had never seen another doll like Marie Alice or the one in Morphy’s auction. I recently wrote back to Jan, and to date, she has still only seen two examples of this mold, my doll and the one she described in the auction catalogue. She very kindly gave me permission to use both her description and the auction photo for this article, and her research has been a wealth of knowledge.

On a whim, this past August I was shopping on the web site Ruby Lane.

A shop-owner had acquired a huge lot of Theriault’s auction catalogs and was re-selling them. I bought one called The Young Girl Stood by the Window… (1994) because the painting used for the cover was so appealing. At least I thought that was the reason the catalog “spoke” to me. . . When it arrived a few days later, I opened it to look at the dolls, and lo and behold, on the second page of the photos of the dolls to be sold at auction was Marie Alice! Or, at least her TWIN SISTER! In the auction description, the doll is identical to mine, and like the doll in the Morphy’s auction, she came in a French folklore costume. All

three dolls are on classic French doll fashion bodies. The description goes on to say that the doll’s bisque shoulder plate was patented in 1891, so that is the supposed date of manufacture. She is described as the only known model of this doll ever to be found! She also came in what was assumed to be her original box with an AU LOUVRE, PARIS original box. So, then there were three!

Simon & Halbig in Germany has been renowned for the excellence of their dolls. Because they were a porcelain factory, with the exception of their little all-bisque dolls, they never actually made complete dolls.

They furnished doll manufacturers in both Germany and France with their beautifully molded doll heads, shoulder plates, and lower arms and hands. They are known for producing doll parts of the highest quality bisque and with exquisite, detailed painting.

It is known that in France, S&H heads, shoulder plates, lower arms and legs were provided to Jumeau, Roullet & Decamps and Dasprès. That my little lady doll was sold in France at one time is consistent with what is known about the markets Simon & Halbig served.

I have learned from Jan’s research that some elusive S&H molds were apparently made in very small quantities. That is consistent with other research she has done about their lady dolls in general.

“Lady dolls were the dominant type which appeared throughout most of the 19th century, except during the last two decades after 1880, when they were pushed almost to obscurity by the new child dolls. By 1900 some lady dolls were again being made by such firms as J.D. Kestner, Armand Marseille, and, of course, Simon & Halbig. The 1910 to 1912 years brought a real upsurge of interest in the lady dolls, but they never did diminish the popularity of the child doll, and the ladies became only a very small part of the doll market, more of a novelty item.

During this resurge in popularity, lady dolls were made in both France and Germany, but it is known that some French companies used German heads

by Simon & Halbig.” Simon & Halbig

Dolls The Artful Aspect by Jan Foulke Because Marie Alice has a high mold number in the upper 1300s, I was guessing she was manufactured circa 1910 when the other S&H dolls with similar mold numbers were being produced. Jan agrees this is a possibility, but knowing no more, it must remain a supposition until other information can be discovered.

Theriault’s identifying the shoulder plate as being patented in 1891 does indicate these three dolls could have been made in the late 19th Century, but the possibility that the same shoulder plate was used for a couple more decades also exists. Perhaps the fact that by the turn of the 20th Century, lady dolls, and certainly little fashion dolls, were considered oldfashioned by most children, explains why few dolls of the mold 1385 were manufactured. Perhaps Marie Alice and her two sisters auctioned by Morphy’s and Theriault’s were even part of an attempt to test the market that proved unsuccessful. In any case, I am so thankful the little French girl, Marie Alice, who received this doll as a child, treasured her and kept her in such wonderful condition.

Unlike her blonde-haired, browneyed sister sold in the Morphy’s auction and the blue-eyed light brownhaired sister in the Theriault’s auction, Marie Alice has lovely blue glass fixed eyes and a wig of raven black tresses. Her bisque swivel head has pierced ears and is attached to a bisque shoulder plate with a typical French wood button and spring attachment.

That also makes me suspect the doll was assembled in France after being manufactured in Germany. She has a stiff muslin body stuffed with sawdust in the typical style of lots of French fashion dolls. Her lower arms and hands have the beautiful, detailed molding found on S&H dolls. Her wig of black mohair is attached to a muslin cap. Thanks to the original Marie Alice for whom the doll is named and her obedient daughters, the wig is still full and is shaped into a chignon at the nape of the neck. She has a solid bisque head just like those of early S&H all-bisque

dolls made for the French market. Her face painting is beautifully detailed and done with the excellence and skill found in almost all S&H dolls. The delicate tinting of her arms and hands totally matches the color on her face and shoulder plate, evidence they were fired together and were intended for this doll. Marie Alice measures 13 1/2 inches tall, a fact that delights me, because she can share clothes, shoes and accessories with my French fashion dolls of the same size.

Textile artist, Rhonda King, designed two lovely outfits for Marie Alice (including matching hats) made totally by hand and using all antique materials. Rhonda uses antique carte de visite photographs as inspiration for her patterns. Marie Alice’s black and white costume was made from a circa 1880’s lady’s cotton skirt. I was able to find antique knit stockings and a pair of antique red leather bottines and another antique pair of red leather doll shoes that fit her perfectly. She now resides in the large curio my husband teasingly calls The Château with my French fashion dolls who are close to her in size.

Just when we think we have discovered them all, a new doll shows up in an estate sale or fresh from an attic with a brand new story to tell. Marie Alice’s story, with a blend of both German and French heritage, is especially intriguing to me. Surely she has other sisters out there still to be discovered with their own stories to tell!

STOP THE PRESSES! After submitting this article, Stephane sent me a FOURTH example of this doll!

This one, however, is a LITTLE sister to the other three, and measures only ten inches tall. Like the dolls in the Theriault’s and Morphy’s auctions, she too is wearing a French folklore costume. Her shoes are identical to the ones seen in the auction catalog pictures, and her folklore costume is from yet another region of France! She is beautifully dressed in the costume of Arles, a city in Provence famous for the paintings done there by the Dutch artist, Vincent Van Gogh. This little doll was yet another beloved poupée that had belonged to the same owner ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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The lost antique brooch that completes Francine’s folklore costume.

Francine’s traditional Arlésienne coif flatters her lovely face.

Ten-inch version of Francine, a S&H 1385 doll. The original owner received Francine on her 8th birthday from her godmother. Francine’s shoes are identical to those in the photos of her two “sisters” in auction catalogs.

An early lithograph of a young woman dressed in the Arlésienne manner.

Marie Alice (13 1/2” tall) and her little “sister” Francine (10” tall).

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her entire life. The lady who sold her was just shy of her 100th birthday.

The doll’s name is Francine, and Francine it will stay. Her pantalets and petticoat, shoes, silk blouse and skirt are in amazing condition. She wears the traditional plastron of rows of white lace at the bodice and a delicate lace-trimmed shawl covers her shoulders. Even the little black velvet choker is still tied around her neck. Her hair is piled high on her head, secured in a net snood and then the “beehive” is wrapped in the wide black ribbon with one streamer iconic of the coif of Arles. I could not believe my luck in receiving another S&H 1385 doll. I was floating in air after carefully unwrapping her when my husband came into the room and said, “Look what I just found.” He had been working on a drawer in a beautiful doll commode that had arrived from France a month earlier.

There was an empty space behind the bottom drawer where the drawer did not go all the way to the back of

the commode. Lost for who knows how long, was a little sterling silver repoussé brooch. Finding a jewel in a piece of doll furniture is exciting in itself, but when my husband polished the tarnish off the brooch, we were both astounded to see the profile image a beautiful woman surrounded by an olive branch with olives, and the wild flowers of Provence. She was wearing the headdress of ARLES, and above her head was written ARLESIENNE (French for woman of Arles)! Cue the theme music from The Twilight Zone . . . It was almost spooky that this brooch, long lost in the bottom of the commode bought in a completely different town in the Limousin region of France, far from Arles, had found its way to my home in Minnesota, and was discovered the same day the Arlésienne doll arrived! I pinned the brooch to the black silk ribbon at the doll’s waist, and discovered a couple days later while researching the folk costume of Arles, that the costume is not

complete without beautiful gold or silver jewelry, usually worn on a long heavy chain often draping to the waist . . . Francine has been in my doll cabinet a week now, and I still get shivers up my spine when I look at her. Her discovery seems to cinch the notion these dolls were made of heads, shoulder pieces, and molded bisque lower arms and hands made in Germany, and then sent to France, where they were assembled on French lady doll bodies of cotton and sawdust, dressed in regional folklore costumes and sold around the turn of the Twentieth Century.

Marie Alice and Francine look like long lost sisters or cousins, and are obviously so happy to have found each other once again. It is adventures like this that make collecting antique dolls one of the most exciting passions imaginable.

I would like to thank Jan Foulke for her invaluable help in identifying my old doll and for her generosity in sharing her research and knowledge.

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The Four Seasons of Sandra Sue – A 2013 UFDC Special Exhibit

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argaret Gray Kincaid displayed her ongoing passion for Sandra Sue at last year’s national UFDC convention in the exhibit, “The Four Seasons of Sandra Sue.” Margaret began collecting Sandra Sue dolls when she was six years old. As a long-time resident of Baltimore, she has fond memories of Hutzler’s department store during the holiday season and the magnificent display of dolls and Christmas trees.

The company was founded by Ida Wood who named the company Richwood (using her husband’s name Richard Wood). In 1947, Mrs.Wood began dressing small composition dolls, followed the next year by hard plastic

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dolls. Not entirely satisfied with the dolls she purchased for dressing, she hired a sculptor to create a doll representing a little girl 6 to 8 years of age. It was fully articulated, allowing a child to easily change the doll’s clothing. During 1951-52 Sandra’s Sue wardrobe expanded to include more than 40 outfits and a full line of accessories. Richard Wood made furniture to display with the dolls and happily found a ready market.

A grand dollhouse was constructed by Richard Wood for use in department store displays. Sandra Sue furniture as well as some special pieces were created for the Federal Style building. In a separate article, Margaret shares the

story of the renovation of this massive structure with our readers.

Margaret, along with Peggy Millhouse, published a booklet in conjunction with the UFDC exhibit. I strongly recommend it for anyone interested in Sandra Sue dolls and furniture. Peggy Millhouse has researched Sandra Sue for years, and collectors will ďŹ nd the original source material, interviews with family members and abundant color photographs the best possible reference on Sandra Sue and Richwood Toys.

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The first meeting of the Sandra Sue restoration project.

All present with the exception of the author who took the photo!

The Sandra Sue Dollhouse

By Margaret Gray Kincaid

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hree years ago Barbara Stone, United Federation of Doll Club Region 11 director, told me about a Sandra Sue dollhouse. It had been built by the Richwood Toy Company in Annapolis, Maryland to feature the Sandra Sue dolls and her furniture at the company’s displays in department stores. I had loved Sandra Sue dolls as a child and had many pieces of her furniture; they were charming and well-made toys known mostly to collectors from the Mid-Atlantic States. After the company closed in 1958, the dollhouse was eventually put on display at the Maritime Museum Barge house, but unfortunately it had been flooded with 4.5 feet of water during Hurricane Isabel in 2003. I was sure in my hubris that it could be repaired and I wanted to put it on display at the Washington, DC National convention of the UFDC in 2013. With a group of loyal friends, this project came together and was a lot of fun.

Richwood Toys, Inc. began in 1947 when Ida Woods started dressing little dolls in red and green snowsuits for Christmas to make some money while her children were in college. Within the year she had an agent and was madly dressing dolls for a big order from FAO Schwarz.

Jerry Wood, Ida’s son, came to work for the company to sell and promote the little dolls. Richard Wood, Ida’s husband, began making scale furniture based on some of their family antiques to go with the dolls. One of the department stores suggested the company make a dollhouse to showcase the dolls and the furniture. Richard created a very grand dollhouse which could be taken apart for transporting and Jerry drove the big dollhouse up and 32

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down the eastern seaboard to set up displays. After the company closed in 1958, the dollhouse was stored in Ida Wood’s basement. When she died her son Jerry retrieved it and gave it to the Maritime Museum in Annapolis. The dollhouse filled the Barge House Museum which was an actual converted barge. During the Christmas season the dollhouse was a popular feature at the museum.

Flood waters from Hurricane Isabel severely damaged the wood and finishes and the museum wanted to dispose of the dollhouse. The dollhouse was turned over to Helga Altoff, a volunteer at the Benson Hammond House museum and a member of the Chesapeake Doll Club.

Helga was the custodian of the dollhouse for years.

With my love of Sandra Sue dolls, I thought it would be a great idea to put on a Sandra Sue exhibit at the UFDC National Convention held in Washington DC in July 2013.

I thought a display of dolls and the renovated dollhouse would be a special treat for everyone to see. Barbara Stone put me in touch with Vicky and I became the person to oversee the dollhouse renovation. My training at Columbia University in historic preservation as well as having renovated 16 full sized houses and built three from scratch, equipped me to tackle this project.

When the current president of the Chesapeake Doll Club, Kim McIntyre, drove the dollhouse up from the Eastern Shore to Baltimore in her truck and I actually saw it, my heart sank. It was made of 4 foot by 8 foot pieces of plywood which were supposed to be screwed together to make it 4’ x 8’ x 5 ½’. It was huge, it was in terrible

The Sandra Sue dollhouse fully restored at the 2013 UFDC convention.

shape, the plywood had delaminated, pieces were broken, the wallpapers were all stained and still covered in mud.

If I had not been committed to the Special Exhibit and been a serious lover of Sandra Sue Dolls, I would have recommended taking it to the dump as a lost cause!

Initially, the dollhouse was moved into my basement doll shop and workroom. It took up so much space there was no room for my doll business inventory and workroom. We discovered the dollhouse was infested with silverfish and my assistant, Kate Mack, pointed out the risk of contaminating my home and inventory. The dollhouse was moved to the garage and fumigated while I tried to come up with a plan. In November the fumigated dollhouse was moved to the third floor of my home because it was safe and heated. It took three men to move it and set it up on saw horses so we could begin the tedious process of restoration.

Luckily at the Christmas Gaithersburg Show I met Peggy Millhouse who had much more knowledge about all things Sandra Sue than I did. She had actually seen the dollhouse at the Barge House Museum and had documented it with pictures. These pictures became our guide for the restoration.

After the holidays, I was about to get the project moving with many volunteer helpers that included members of the Chesapeake Doll Club, Victoria and Dean Christopherson, Barbara Dugan, Kim McIntyre, Sandy Hohne, Karen Irish, Peggy Millhouse and Susan Piefer. Helga Altoff came to that first meeting; she is really the Godmother of the whole

project since she had saved the dollhouse from being sent to the dump years before.

Thirteen of us met at my house on a Sunday in early January to put the plan in motion to begin the dollhouse restoration. Helga is the volunteer curator for the two rooms of furniture that are a part of the Benson Hammond House inventory, which is located on the grounds of the Baltimore Washington International Airport. Their inventory includes the original living and dining room furniture for the Sandra Sue dollhouse. Helga asked the board of the museum if we could borrow the furniture to put in the house for the display at UFDC and they agreed. She also took on various sewing projects of dresses and curtains.

Liz Davison, niece of Vicky Christopherson, assisted by reproducing the wallpaper to be used where it had been significantly damaged. Ms. Davison is a Professor of Photographic Imaging at The Art Institute of Washington and specializes in computer graphics. The broken windows were restored by Dean Christopherson who also agreed to make a large plywood base so we could set it 27 inches off the floor for more accessible views of the interior. Kim took the damaged curtains away with her promising to clean and repair them. Sandy took measurements so she could replace the kitchen appliances and counter tops.

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Fortunately, the original upstairs custom made furniture for the upper rooms became available for purchase.

Dealers and eBay were additional sources.

back together. The plywood was so warped we did not know if it would come together. On the third meeting we stood up the walls and tried to screw it together. It actually worked and stood up!

We cleaned and sanded the original woodwork and painted two coats of fresh paint over it. Liz got back to us with the newly made wallpaper; it was so perfect that it is impossible to tell which walls have new paper and which ones still have original paper. Dean brought all the cut pieces for the new windows and it was like a puzzle getting them all installed.

In March at the Gaithersburg show we were introduced to Betsy Derrick whose husband is a nephew of Ida Woods.

This introduction to the Woods family was of great help in Peggy Millhouse’s research for our book. The Derrick’s told us the kitchen and furnishings looked just like the ones in Ida and Richard’s house in Annapolis.

We were worried about how we would furnish it to look like the original. I would hound Kathy Evans and Terry Mahoney of Kathy and Terry’s dolls for Sandra Sue dolls, clothes and accessories. Of course this gave me license to get on eBay and search for Sandra Sue dolls and furniture, but we did not see how we could replace the custom made pieces shown in the house.

In April we had some real luck! Jennifer, a dealer from Annapolis, had been negotiating buying the remnants of the Sandra Sue Collection from the Maritime Museum.

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sold her the collection. I had bought Sandra Sue dolls from her, but she did not realize I was so involved in the dollhouse project. Karen Irish made the connection and one glorious Sunday in April, Jennifer brought over boxes of Sandra Sue things. She had the original upstairs furniture for the dollhouse and I was able to buy it from her. This felt like real serendipity and my fears about displaying the dollhouse in July were over. In June and July the dollhouse came together. We had not realized how big it was until that moment. I am six foot one inches tall and I could not reach the back wall.

Transporting 4’ x 8’ pieces of plywood through the UFDC hotel lobby was a difficult, but I was prepared with large tips for all the men. Everyone who had helped with the project came to help set up the dollhouse and doll display. Many of us put the furniture in the house and we used Peggy’s original photographs of each room to guide us.

Most of the collectors coming through our exhibit had never known about Sandra Sue dolls or Richwood toys.

The dollhouse and the exhibit were a tremendous success.

The Woods family came to see the exhibit and they were so happy they have asked Peggy to give a presentation at their family reunion. The exhibit was all I had dreamed it would be with all the help I received on the project. The Benson Hammond house has said they will display the dollhouse for a year starting in March 2014 but the long term future of the dollhouse is in question. In the end, we would love to see it displayed permanently in a museum somewhere in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The Enchanting Trousseau of Chiffonnette: A Special 2013 UFDC Exhibit

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eaders of this magazine are no doubt familiar with Chiffonnette, a Huret doll for whom its owner, Sylvia Mac Neil, has been creating an amazing trousseau for more than twenty years. Taking the name of doll who appeared in the first 1863 issue of the popular children’s magazine La Poupée Modèle, Chiffonnette has always been the consummate arbiter of taste and elegance, first in the magazine as an experienced doll advising the fashion doll Lily and now with Sylvia’s Mac Neil’s talents, as an example of the luxurious world of fashion under Napoleon III. At last summer’s national UFDC convention, Chiffonnette was on display, along with fifty enfantine costumes 36

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and coordinating accessories, impressive to say the least. Dresses, hats, gloves, muffs, snoods . . . all were beautifully grouped by color, making for a breathtaking display. In the case containing Chiffonnette were antique trimmings of the type used to embellish various articles of clothing.

Using antique fabrics and trims and using authentic sewing techniques of the period, coupled with extensive

research in France where she and her husband enjoy a country home, Sylvia has greatly influenced fashion doll collectors to sew for their dolls. After all is one dress ever enough?

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A Child’s Garden of Dreams

By Constance King

A special rosewood case was constructed sometime during the 1800’s to contain the delicate treasures within.

On close examination we can see several glass figures and animals in the leafy garden.

“John Noble would have adored this piece” was my first thought as I gazed at a strange and fascinating tableau discovered in a furniture dealer’s workroom in an English market town. Over the years, like so many readers of American magazines, I had enjoyed the toy gardens and scenes that this most artistic of collectors had shared with other enthusiasts. He was a revered figure to British collectors as he had taken his knowledge and skills to New York and became one of the most important people in the doll scene. His approach to antiques was that of an aesthete rather than that of an investor or chronicler, his taste formed in the mid 20th century long before the age of price guides and the hedonism of the 1980’s. I met him once on the steps of the Museum of the City of New York where he worked, it was an unexpected introduction and he was just going out for lunch but he immediately clasped my arm saying, “I have something wonderful to show you. You must come!” I was taken to his basement office where he

was appraising a superb English 18th century wooden doll in original costume. For several hours we compared and contrasted to our hearts content. I missed my appointment, saw nothing else of the museum and never met John again but the knowledge and enthusiasm he displayed that day in the 1980’s has remained. When I looked at the Garden of Dreams I was, momentarily, back in the atmosphere of that room in New York with an expert who really appreciated the artistry of strange and curious toys. Other collectors have told me how they are still influenced by his taste while his articles are re-read for their sense of wonder and discovery.

The Garden of Dreams is contained in a glazed rosewood case, it is a landscape of magic and mystery where fashionably dressed ladies talk to peasants, where flowers are larger than people and where mica, cardboard, fabric and glass are woven into a make-believe world at whose centre is a sleeping waxen child. Curious figures, each with its own story, seem to inhabit her dreams as they wander ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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among twisting paths surrounded by flowers, berries and shells.

Constructed in the early 18th century, this is a tableau very much of its time, reflecting a period when follies and grottoes were constructed not only on the estates of grand families but also in the gardens of smaller houses.

While the great curiosity cabinets were already a fashion of the past, many scenes suitable for less wealthy houses were assembled in shadow boxes, their structures often revealing pieces that could be purchased from toy and fancy goods shops.

The substantial rosewood outer case, measuring 28 by 21 inches is 19th century and, with its locking A sleeping child, made of beeswax is the centerpiece of the garden. front panel, indicates a piece of some importance as most shadow boxes are simple and from a variety of materials are found in both religious constructed of painted or paper covered pine. The setting and secular settings: in this instance the beeswax child is was probably treasured by its original owners and a draped in fabric. In the section where the child lies there special display case was constructed. I was unable to learn are no figures or birds to disturb her dreams. Above her, anything of the history of the garden as the dealer had and probably representing her home, is a miniature early purchased it many years before at a country house auction Georgian dolls’ house with a slated blue roof surmounted in Shropshire. It had not gone on sale as the lock could by a gilded cupola. The painted card house stands on its not be opened and the whole setting was covered in dust, own garden base with a painted card fence. Some of the cobwebs and mould. Despite the risk of buying something windows are open and through them can be seen a red quite expensive that could barely be seen, the magic was draped four-poster bed in the upper room and a large irresistible even though, in the end, the lock had to be cut chimneypiece in the lower. Tiny dolls’ houses of this type through. After cleaning out the dead spiders and brushing are extremely rare as they were so fragile, though there every leaf, figure and shell with a soft artist’s brush the is a simpler example, dating to the early 18th century, but complexity of the scene was revealed. without a front, in Ann Sharp’s Baby House in Norfolk. The A sleeping poured beeswax child doll, 5 inches long, small painted baby house in the Garden of Dreams, still in with applied hair that was made from a mixture of linen fine condition, would by itself make the garden irresistible thread and floss silk forms the centrepiece of the garden. to any collector of early toys. Approaching the house is a Eighteenth century figures and dolls in similar poses made draped female figure carrying a baby in one arm and a ball

Peering through an upper window of the early Georgian dolls’ house one can see a draped four-poster bed.

Approaching the house is a woman holding a baby.

A peacock is nearby. Both are made of Nevers glass.

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or rattle in the other. A blue and white peacock stands near her while to the left of the house is a small hunting dog, also made of glass.

When I purchased the garden I thought the figures were made of wax or, possibly, gum tragacanth, but as the dirt and mould were removed the rich colours and fanciful designs of Nevers glass were revealed. Pieces of Nevers spun glass are sometimes found in Continental cabinet houses, for example, the glass Blackamoor in a miniature cupboard contained in the Dutch Cabinet house of Sara Ploos van Amstel assembled in 1743. The products of the Nevers region are more commonly associated with crèche type settings usually protected in a glass case as they are so fragile, but the fanciful figures were also sold as whimsical toys in the fancy goods shops of Paris where they were acquired by adults for fashionable curiosity cabinets. Some were also used for that very special French toy, a ménage, in effect a box filled with a variety of small objects. Heroard, the personal physician to Louis XIII when a child, mentions in his exhaustive notes on the infant’s development that he owned a toy ménage that contained fine Nevers figures. Sometimes the glass is found in mica and card architectural settings and, occasionally, classical themes were created such as Bacchus and Ceres, the figures set under a spun and twisted arch.

A bare breasted woman carries a bird under her arm.

A woman with long glass curls is surrounded by eight opaque glass sheep being driven by a dog. A cut-out building can be seen behind the lush growth.

In the right segment of the Garden of Dreams a glass bare breasted woman with flowers in her hair carries a bird under her arm while an opaque glass pig lurks in the undergrowth. In the left section a 17thcentury style lady, her hair arranged in abundant curls, has clasped hands and the black bead-like eyes associated with all the figures. She wears a red enamelled dress and around her is gathered a flock of eight opaque glass rough coated sheep.

A dog drives the sheep towards her despite the fact that she appears to be a court lady. In the background is a card outline-cut painted building with two towers. The dividing foliage between the various scenes is made of scrunched linen thread embellished with wired leaves, shells and bits of red coral.

Curious enamelled glass figures of this type were first produced in Nevers in the late 16th century. Nevers is the capital of the department of Nievre, south, south east of Paris and is situated on the river Loire where it joins the Nievre. The town, with its narrow winding streets leading down to the quay, became important in the Roman period when it was a military depot. The feudal ducal palace now houses a ceramics museum. During the reign of Louis X1V Venetian glassmakers were bribed to teach their skills, particularly those related to the manufacture of chandeliers, to French ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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craftsmen. These Venetian workers were especially skilled in the creation of enamelled beads and devices that could be made without expensive equipment but needed imagination and sleight of hand in the manipulation of the molten metal. The marriage of Ludovico Gonzaga and Henriette de Cleves made Ludovico Duke of Nevers and it is believed that he encouraged Italian glassmakers from L’Altare to settle in Nevers where glass figures continued to be made until the mid 19th century, though by then the industry was declining so rapidly that the skill was eventually lost.

Most of the small primitive figures were made of blown opaque glass, seen to great effect on the sheep, with parts of the costumed figures enriched with enamel colours. These techniques were ideal for people working in small workshops or even in the streets, as only a burner and a supply of glass rods were needed. Though mainly

The man on the right may represent St. Francis of Assisi.

The woman is beautifully rendered in her yellow and white dress with her frilly sleeves.

associated with Nevers the craft was also practiced in Normandy and in other parts of France and there were many itinerant workers who would create whimsical animals and figures at fairs while the customers watched them at work. The enamels were made from finely powdered glass coloured with metal oxides and applied to the surface of the figures before being fused by firing. Glass friggers were made in the 19th century from the waste glass of many factories in England and America but the colours and the designs are much harder in effect. The Nevers figures belong to a much earlier and more primitive style, seeming to step out of Medieval tapestries or books of A woman with a glass bodice carries a pot on her head. Behind her, one can detect, a cow with massive horns, a small white dog and a deer.

A grotto type scene with a glass lake and opaque swans and birds.

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hours with their strange colours and very skilled rendering of hair and other textures.

In the central scenes of the Garden of Dreams that itself is reminiscent of 17th century stump or raised work panels, a glass lady with a green bodice and white apron carries a pitcher on her head while behind her stands a cow with massive horns, a deer and a small white dog. In the distance is a painted card tower. The right segment shows a stag climbing a hill with a brown stag standing behind bushes. It seems possible that the garden was assembled

wearing a Greek style classical tunic. Because these glass friggers were produced over a long period they are difficult to date precisely as it seems that atavistic costumes were often used, some of the women in this setting, for instance, seeming to reflect the styles of the mid 17th century with exposed breasts and abundant long curls.

Although some Nevers figures were played with as toys and they were sold in fashionable gift shops in Paris in the late 17th and 18th centuries the Garden of Dreams must have been constructed for a relatively wealthy family possibly to decorate a child’s room but more probably as a piece for a reception room. Curiosity chambers and architectural cabinets that contained everything from fossils to taxidermy were a feature of many grand Continental houses in the 17th century but the spread of education and wealth to the middle classes encouraged less wealthy people to house their own collections in specially made chests and display cases. The eighteenth and nineteenth century shadow boxes and even the baby houses that were frequently filled with small treasures were the last vestige of this old collecting tradition.

Today Nevers figures of any kind are rare because of their fragility though occasionally a piece is discovered in the furnishings of an old dolls’ house. Several of the religious scenes have survived as Christian families tend to avoid discarding objects of veneration, with nativity scenes and crucifixions sometimes appearing on the market. Some of the secular figures and settings suffered because their strange primitive style was not liked in the 19th century and many pieces must have been discarded. Fortunately, like

A brilliant red stag hides in the foliage.

Two small yellow dogs run toward a man in a red tunic.

in France utilizing Nevers figures as the atmosphere is more complex and whimsical than late 18th and early 19th century English shadow boxes where the flowers, leaves, and other decorative devices are simpler.

The two lower scenes are much larger and more in the manner of grottoes with glittering mica encrusted backgrounds.

To one side is a bearded robed, wizardlike old man who appears to be carrying a bird and probably represents St. Francis. Another bearded elderly man carries a basket and walks towards a woman whose arms are outstretched.

This is one of the most doll-like of the glass people and she wears a yellow and white dress with gilded bands above her sleeve frills. The last scene is completely in the manner of a grotto with a glass lake with opaque swans and other birds and a fountain made of spiral twisted clear glass. Some of the birds and snakes in this scene are less than half an inch in size but are beautifully detailed and coloured. Two minute yellow lapdogs run towards a man

the stump work panels and embroideries of the 17th century they are current favourites and command greater interest than more sophisticated late 18th and 19th century creations.

Unfortunately the glassworkers in this region of France seem to have left no order books or detailed records of their production and as there is virtually no written history, we are left only with the ephemeral figures that tease and tantalise with their ancient mystery, glowing colours and theatrical poses. © Jane Vandell Associates, 2014.

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A Study of Accordion Doll Beds & Cradles

By Donilee Popham / Photos by Scott Popham

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This drawing accompanied Fenner’s first cradle patent application, awarded in 1873. Notice the flared ends on the cradle.

ong ago but not so far away, there lived a little girl. Times were simpler and this little girl enjoyed the childhood pleasures of a bygone era—making mud pies, catching fireflies in a jar, and playing with dolls. But most of all, she loved to go to Grandma’s house. Grandma lived on a farm and had an old house with an upstairs just made for exploring. Under the eaves in Grandma’s upstairs was a long, dark closet packed full of dusty treasures. With no light, though, it was a little scary to even think about going in. In fact it was so frightening this closet was dubbed the “Spook Closet,” and it required a lot of bravery on the part of the little girl to venture inside, but treasures beckoned—old dolls, toys, and doll furniture. On one of her trips into the Spook Closet, the little girl emerged with an unusual item: a little wooden, folding doll bed. It was a bit the worse for wear as another little girl had played with it a generation earlier. Grandma let her take the bed home and she spent many hours playing with it, even though it was missing part of a leg and a slat.

The small bed from the Spook Closet was probably made in the 1920s, but this style of bed, known as “accordion” or “expansion” beds and cradles, was first patented in the United States by Charles Fenner in 1873, only eight years after the Civil War. Fenner’s first patent drawing, called simply “Cradle,” featured a folding latticework bottom and sides. When opened, the ends of the cradle were flared, and when closed the ends were parallel. The space left between the head and foot of the bed when closed was to be used to store bedding. Fenner noted that the rockers could be replaced with feet of any length to turn the cradle into a crib or bed. A canvas bottom was also mentioned in this patent, but examples of this feature have not been found on these earliest cradles. They are easy to identify, though, as they

A cradle, made according to Fenner’s first patent, featured flared head and footboards.

The space inside a closed Fenner cradle could be used to store bedding.

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have the flared head and foot, and bear a label on the bottom frame of the footboard, on the inside, which reads: Patented by C.A. FENNER, Nov. 11, 1873 Manufactured by C.A. FENNER & CO. at MYSTIC RIVER, CT Four years after being awarded his first accordion cradle patent, Charles Fenner was operating his own business. In “History of New London County, Connecticut,” written in 1882, D. Hamilton Hurd said, “C. A. Fenner & Co., Mystic River, Groton, manufacturers of extension toy cribs, cradles, and extension canvas boats, commenced business in 1877. Their success has been great and their sales have increased rapidly. In 1879 they sold 20,000; 1880, 40,000; 1881, 50,000. These goods are made under patent of Mr. Fenner for his invention of a new application, and are manufactured under his personal supervision.”

Unfortunately, Mr. Hurd did not specify 20,000, 40,000, or 50,000 what – dollars worth of sales, cribs, cradles, or boats. In addition to the beds and cradles, a most unusual item manufactured by the C.A. Fenner company was folding canvas boats.

In 1876 Fenner was awarded a patent for what he called “Portable Folding Boats.” The drawings remind one of the accordion cradle drawings, as they employ a lattice frame covered with rubber or waterproof cloth. Fenner referred to the latticework of the boats as “lazy-tongs,” a term he also used in his cradle patents. Lazy-tongs, as defined by Merriam Webster, is “a series of jointed and pivoted bars capable of great extension used to pick up or handle something at a distance.” If this reminds you of something from a late twentieth-century TV ad called “The Grabber,” you are not alone, but the first known use of Lazy Tongs was way back in 1836, early enough to have been Fenner’s inspiration for his folding boats and doll beds.

Anyway, it sounds as if C. A. Fenner & Co. met with a bit of success as they were selling thousands of something. In 1881 Fenner was awarded a second patent for improvements to his original folding cradle design, including parallel ends when in the open position to make the structure sturdier. Also, “bowed” or “arched” pieces on the tops of the head and footboards were mentioned in this patent application which could be used as handles or could be omitted, if desired. Decals, always used as decoration on the head and footboards of the beds and cradles, where sometimes placed on the tops of the bowed handles. Beds manufactured after Fenner received his second cradle patent are marked: Patented by C.A. FENNER, Nov. 11, 1873 and July 12, 1881 Manufactured by C.A. FENNER & CO. at MYSTIC RIVER, CT According to Leigh Fought writing in “A History of Mystic Connecticut: From Pequot Village to Tourist Town,” by 1883 Fenner had sold his

Decals featuring children or animals found on the head and footboards of the bed with “handles.”

A stereo glass negative shows Fenner’s folding boat on the Mystic River in Connecticut.

Courtesy of Mystic Seaport.

This Fenner bed has a pointed style headboard.

Arched tops of the head and footboards were designed for use as handles.

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Fenner sold his business in 1883 to I. D. Clift who continued to use the same design. This cradle has the Clift label.

A cradle manufactured according to Fenner’s third cradle patent, using latticework and arched pieces made of metal strips. The label found on the footboard of Fenner’s last cradle design states it was manufactured by Southington Toy Co.

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business. The wooden folding beds and cradles were still manufactured in Mystic River according to Fenner’s design, though, by I. D. Clift & Company. A third label may be found on the beds to reflect this change: Patented by C.A. FENNER, Nov. 11, 1873 and July 12, 1881 Manufactured by I. D. Clift & Company at MYSTIC RIVER, CT Around this time, disaster fell. In “Groton, Connecticut: 1705-1905,” Charles Rathbone Stark stated that “the cradle business started by Charles A. Fenner” was “burned out.” Charles Fenner, though, had not yet given up on the idea of folding doll beds. In 1889 he was awarded a patent for a “Folding Bed or Cradle” which he described as “simple and economical.” This bed had a canvas bottom to support the bedding and arched tops on the ends to strengthen the structure. These arched tops could also be used to support a canopy or mosquito-net. In a major departure from his original design, the latticework and arched pieces were made of metal strips. The only extant example this author has examined was manufactured by the Southington Toy Company. The city of Southington is located in Connecticut, not too far from Mystic River. What Charles Fenner’s involvement with this company was is not known, and after this point, Fenner and his doll beds fade into history.

Other manufacturers took up where Fenner left off. Cradles of German origin can be found made in a simpler design with slats to support the bedding while omitting the lower latticework. These beds were usually made with unstained wood, in different sizes, and can be found with a variety of lithographed paper pictures of children in idyllic settings on the head and footboards. A rare example has been discovered stamped “GERMANY” on the base of a rocker, but the newer beds and cradles are not usually marked.

The 1914 Marshall Field & Company Kringle Society Doll Catalog offered an Extension Crib for sale. It featured a single piece of lattice across the slats for support and had no design on head or footboard. It came in two sizes. The 10” size was sold by the dozen for $1.64; the larger 13 ¼” cradles sold for $4.00 for ½ dozen. Other styles can be found which have been stained or were ready to finish. Some have stamped designs on the head and footboards, and some no design at all.

These beds and cradles make a nice addition to any doll collector’s stash, and are really charming to display with antique dolls. Best of all their novel design allows them to fold up nicely so they don’t take up too much room. That little girl from a bygone day would highly recommend searching for them. Now as for Fenner’s folding canvas boats-that’s another matter. Better stay away from them and stick with something you can use on dry land!

A simple German accordion cradle.

Charming lithographs decorated the headboards and footboards of the German cradles.

An all metal baby is “sleeping tight” in the bed found so long ago in the “Spook Closet” at Grandma’s house.

A German-made bed in the Kringle Society style has a paper lithograph decorating both ends. The other side of the bed features more baby pictures.

REFERENCES: Fought, Leigh. A History of Mystic, Connecticut: From Pequot Village to Tourist Town. Charleston, SC: The History Press, 2007.

Google Patents (http://google.com/patents) Hurd, D. Hamilton, comp. History of New London County, Connecticut: With Biographical Sketches of Many of Its Pioneers & Prominent Men. Philadelphia, PA: J.W. Lewis & Co., 1882.

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary and Thesaurus (http://merriam-webster.com) 1914 Marshall Field & Company Doll Catalog: Kringle Society Dolls. Cumberland, MD: Hobby House Press, 1980.

Stark, Charles Rathbone. Groton, Conn.: 1705-1905.

Stonington, CT: The Palmer Press, 1922.

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Handkerchiefs and Dolls

By Jane Foster

Photography by Kim and Vanessa McBurney and Annette Snodgrass

Boxed Paper Doll Ladies’ Handkerchief, c. 1950’s.

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Rose O’Neill’s Kewpies featured on this early 20th century handkerchief.

erhaps you have a few pretty handkerchiefs in a drawer somewhere. Maybe they were given to you by one of your grandmothers or an aunt.

Traditionally they have been given to brides to carry on their wedding day.

The pocket handkerchief is about 400 years old. However, the history of the handkerchief begins as far back as Classical Greece and the Roman Empire. In the early years handkerchiefs were used as face cloths. In Roman times when a handkerchief was dropped games were signaled to begin, and the spectators’ cheers were the waving of handkerchiefs. There were many other functional uses of handkerchiefs in history, but through the centuries they changed from being functional to fashionable. Lovely laces and fringed edges were added. In the 19th century ladies carried handkerchiefs in their hands instead of stowing them away in their purses. In the Victorian era ladies commonly used their handkerchiefs in flirtation mannerisms.

Hankies were a very popular teacher-gift at one time.

During the decades of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s it was very common for a student to give a handkerchief as a present.

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the one-room and two-room school houses. These were inexpensive tokens of appreciation at this time. Historically, handkerchiefs were considered to be the perfect gift for anyone, male or female, young or old, close friend, or just an acquaintance.

According to Katie Dix, a vintage handkerchief expert and storyteller, “Handkerchief design began reflecting pop culture when the Sunday Comics were printed in the early 1900’s. One example is a child’s handkerchief produced in 1909 to promote the Kewpie dolls whose whimsical nature appealed to children.” The Kewpie handkerchiefs were sold in attractive, colorful box sets of three as many other hankies were. In the 1930’s there was a handkerchief that was sent to little girls who were Shirley Temple fans. When requested the movie studio would send the little girl a letter back with a hanky which said “To My Friend.” How special this would have been for a little girl living in the 1930’s.

The Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls appeared on several children’s handkerchiefs in this decade. Also the Dionne Quintuplets graced some of these delicate little squares of cloth. Although we think of all handkerchiefs as being square, they were sometimes made round or triangular.

Tom Lamb was known for designing the Dionne Quintuplet handkerchief series. From the 1920’s to the 1940’s he was the most prolific designer of children’s handkerchiefs. Also in the 30’s the famous comic couple, Popeye and Olive

From dolls to handkerchiefs Shirley Temple keepsakes were the hit item of the 1930’s.

Dionne Quintuplet 1930 Handkerchiefs

Segar added the cantankerous Popeye to his popular comic strip in 1929.

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The 1937 Disney film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs inspired a variety of related merchandise.

Oyl, were featured on handkerchiefs as were Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The Effanbee Doll Company, who produced so many of our favorite dolls, gave us Popeye and Olive Oyl and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as dolls.

Handkerchiefs with images of these popular characters were made with children in mind, but I’m sure many present-day doll enthusiasts would enjoy finding these special pieces to enhance their collections. There was a depression era lady’s hanky made that commemorated the classic epic, “Little Women.” Of course, Madame Alexander captured these characters in the form of dolls for many different years.

Queen Elizabeth II inspired hankies and dolls as well as “Scarlett” from “Gone With the Wind.”

During the Civil War handkerchiefs were made into dolls for little girls. They were, naturally, very light-weight, and did not make noise if they were dropped onto the floor. They were also known as one of the “Sunday toys” that children were allowed to play with only on Sundays, along with a few other quiet toys such as Noah’s Ark, Jacob’s Ladder, and Buzz Saw. Sometimes mothers would put sugar cubes or candy in the head of the handkerchief doll for their child to suck on to keep them quiet during long church services. Other names for this type of doll are “pew doll,” “pew babies,” “church doll,” “church babies” and “prayer dolls.” These little homemade dolls many times were made from men’s plain white handkerchiefs.

Sometimes a smaller woman’s hanky would be used to stuff the head. Some sewing thread or simple twine was tied around the doll’s neck. After these dolls were made for a few years they became more elaborate. These darling little companion dolls had lace added to make a skirt hem, and also gathered lace would be attached around the doll’s head, giving these babies a bonnet. Facial features were embroidered on the faces. Oftentimes these Church Dolls were made as gifts, and then the child’s name could be

The blockbuster hit Gone with the Wind inspired this handkerchief.

The 1939 composition Scarlett doll by Madame Alexander.

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Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women,” first published in 1868, became a children’s classic.

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Marked Simon Halbig / K*R 62, this doll came with her extensive wardrobe including a boxed set of hankerchiefs.

Photo and Collection Jean Grout.

Dolls naturally needed a place to store their hankies, this rare example is made of taffeta.

Photo and Collection Jean Grout

embroidered at the hem. In the South nannies made handkerchief “Plantation Dolls” for children because toys were so scarce. Today similar types of dolls are made as collectors’ dolls and as decorations. These small handkerchief dolls are hung on Christmas trees to add a bit of Victorian charm and tradition. Additionally wreaths, duvets and quilts have been beautifully pieced together from these little elegant pieces of cloth.

An interesting and beautiful craft currently is the use of vintage hankies for making doll dresses. This is yet another perspective to consider as we think about the relationship that dolls and handkerchiefs have had. Lovely frocks have been made recently for 11-1/2 inch fashion dolls and the ever-popular little Ginny dolls. Hankies have also been used to dress paper dolls. A historical character doll from the American Girl Doll series, Josephina, has her own hanky which is draped over a purse that is around her waist.

Two lovely handkerchief-doll related pieces were shared with me by Jean Grout. In her Replica of a Church Handkerchief Doll, Plantation Doll, holding a very small doll in one hand, Courtesy collection she has a beautiful K*R doll with an Courtesy of Darlene Shultz of Darlene Shultz extensive wardrobe which includes a boxed the handkerchief was unnecessary and unsanitary set of her handkerchiefs. Also, very unusual to find is the with the slogan “Don’t put a cold in your pocket.” taffeta hankie holder. This was made for a doll to carry her Understandably, consumable products were not hankies in, and several doll-size hankies are included. successful during the Depression. At the height of the The use of handkerchiefs sharply decreased when polio epidemic Kimberly Clark tried again. Little Lulu, Kleenex tissue made its appearance. Kleenex was a comic strip character from the mid-1930’s, became the introduced in 1924 by Kimberly, Clark and Company poster girl for Kleenex tissues. A Little Golden Book was for use as a cold cream remover and disposable facial published featuring Little Lulu and Her Magic Tricks. The towel. This company, founded in 1872, began as a paper book included a sample package of tissues on the inside mill. Kimberly Clark tried to convince America that ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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front cover. Many school children in America received one of these books.

American women became convinced that handkerchiefs were unhygienic, and of course, Kleenex were much easier to use. Also, paper tissues were

not as costly to make as handkerchiefs.

With the introduction of convenient paper tissues beautiful stacks of hankies disappeared from the stores of America. In 1948 Marshall Field’s, a department store in Chicago,

References and Resources Katie Dix-Website-Story of Vintage Hankies.com “Church Dolls” by Charlotte Semple, Doll Costuming-Issue July 2003 Darlene Shultz Xlyphia Beaver Jean Grout Andrea Jones Children’s Handkerchiefs by J.J. Murphy, 1998

Kimberly Clark used popular comic character Little Lulu to help convince the public of the unsanitary use of cloth handkerchiefs.

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arked Bru Jne 5, this Chevrot style model, 16.5 inches tall, realized approximately $16,700 at Galerie de Chartres’s recent auction. The size 11 Jumeau triste, 23.5 inches, brought nearly $13,800.

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t Ladenburger’s three-day auction, December 5-7, this Gaultier socket head fashion poupée with a jointed wood body, 17 inches, sold for $4,000.

The dollhouse kitchen, likely made by Christian Hacker, 25.5 inches wide, 15.5 inches high and 14 inches deep, sold for $2900.

We would like to thank the following auction houses for their participation: Galerie de Chartres, 10 rue Claude BERNARD BP 70129 28630 Le coudray CHARTRES.chartres@galeriedechartres.com Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion, Lustgartenstraße 6, 68526 Ladenburg, Germany www.spielzeugauktion.de 54

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offered 800 drawers full of beautiful, fashionable cloth hankies. By 1960 the Montgomery Ward catalog had stopped listing ladies handkerchiefs in their inventory. Perhaps a few handkerchiefs can still be found in department stores, but the best place for a nice selection today would certainly be an antique establishment.

Both handkerchiefs and dolls are keepsakes that have been handed down from one generation to another.

Beginning in the early 1900s and continuing to this day, handkerchiefs as well as dolls have been used as promotional tie-ins for imaginary and real-life characters.

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weekend of total doll immersion! Four auctions, conducted by Theriault’s, took place over three days, January 10-12 in Newport Beach, CA. A magazine deadline prevents us from reviewing all the sales but we can share a look at the Saturday auction featuring the collection of Gail Nichols and a bevy of classic French dolls, mignonettes, automata and all original Sonneberg dolls. Saturday’s auction also included rare Steiff dolls and early animals from the Helen Welsh collection. For more results visit theriaults. com and click on Proxibid. Prices listed do not include buyer’s premium.

An early kid-bodied bebe by Gaultier with block letter markings, 23 inches, realized $10,000.

Marked A 12 T (Andre Thuillier), this 23inch doll with family provenance back to the original owner, Eugenia Huwer, born in France in 1883, brought $37,000.

A porcelain Huret with trousseau, some pieces signed Huret, with original gutta percha body, c. 1857, 17 inches, realized $30,000.

A portrait poupée

by Pierre-Francois Jumeau, c. 1867, 19 inches, $14,500.

“Bob and his Learned Piglet”

by Vichy, 50 inches overall, a rare automaton in original condition, surpassed its high estimate of $35,000 to bring $125,000.

This impressive 54” tall by 85” wide musical automaton, “The Magnificent Peacock,” sold for $125,000.

A Series A Jules Steiner bebe, 24 inches, c. 1885, $14,500.

Similar to early bebes by Jules Steiner, a mystery doll, 16 inches, with a body style attributed to Brouillet et Cachelux, sold for $13,000.

Dressed in antique lace and silk, this Schmitt et Fils bebe, 24 inches, c. 1882, sold for $14,500.

Gaultier’s Asian Lady in the original costume, 17 inches, c. 1865, likely a special commission doll, sold for $10,500.

Steiff velvet rabbit on skittle, button in ear, 9 inches, $1,400, Steiff Peter Rabbit dressed in red felt, 10 inches, $3,000.

A lovely Huret poupée with swivel neck and wooden articulated body with Huret label, 17 inches, brought $42,000.

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12” Kestner 243 Oriental pair, all original, $7,950.

Gigi and Sherry, IL, email: gigisdolls@aol.com

Kley and Hahn 520, $4500. Ann Lloyd, PA, email: alloyd@nni.com

Becky and Andy Ourant, Village Doll Shop, PA, email: ourantptd.net

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Early Kathe Kruse, $5,000. Nancy Smith, MA, email: nasdoll@ comcast.com

French Joan of Arc, 18-1/2”, $5,200. Sandra Bullock and Lorrie Dove, MI, email: sbullock4085@ wowway.com

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Moira Hatton, CT, email: hattonsgallery@cox.net

MaryAnn Spinelli, CA, email: nellingdolls@gmail.com

or serious doll and toy collectors there are, each year, a handful of “must attend” shows. For a long time, the December Doll and Toy Show in Gaithersburg, MD, has been such a show, and it remains a “must attend” show to today. This past December’s Gaithersburg event was no exception, offering a very fine array of collectibles in a wide variety of categories -- dolls, of course, but also holiday collectibles and toys.

The December Gaithersburg show presented a very fine selection of antique dolls from many of the best dealers. In addition, and perhaps less well known, is the fine assortment of antique toys that find their way to this show -- everything from early American clockwork, automatons,

Rick Saxman, PA, email: ricksax@earthlink.net

An intricately made pair of figurines, $750, screen, $300. Phil May, NJ, email: dollmanofog@aol.com

Frizellburg Antiques MD, email: frizellburgantiques@yahoo.com

Marshall Martin, CA, email: marshallmartin@earthlink.net

Ann Pruett Phillips, CA, email: ann@annpruettphillips.com

Marion Maus Antiques, MD. Email: mmausantiques@gmail.com

Straw Bear Antiques, GA, email: strawbearantiques@gmail.com

Valerie Fogel, WA, email: Valerie@beautifulbebes.com

22� 165 googly, Fritzi’s Antique Dolls, IL, email: fritzisantiquedolls@ comcast.net

Glen Rollins, UT, email: glencrollins@yahoo.com

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Nancy McGlamery, PA, email: mcpelton@aol.com

Deborah Fratino, CT, email: debfratino@aol.com Billye Harris, NC, email: ashleysdolls@gmail.com

Sheila Needle, CA, email: dollwitch@cox.net

Margaret Kincaid, MD, email: Margaret.kincaid@gmail.com

tin wind-ups and even a two-seater pedal car from the 1930s!

Along with the price of admission attendees can enjoy the benefits of the “UFDC Learning Room.” At the December show Saturday’s talk on portrait dolls was followed on Sunday by a discussion of mechanical dolls. Doll stringing and repair was also available.

The next Gaithersburg Doll Show will take place at the Fairgrounds, March 1 and 2.

Do You Have a Mystery Doll?

T his doll was purchased in Italy in the summer of 1966. I have searched the Web to learn by whom it was made, and can find nothing that helps me answer the question. I love it and our family treasures it, not only for the personal memories it brings back, but for its composition and execution as a work of art.

I would like to buy others from this artist if I could find where to search. Also would like some estimate of the cost of dolls similar to this in today’s market. I have no idea what we paid for it at the time. Email James at jamesleu@sbcglobal.net

Perhaps there is a doll in your collection that you and others have never seen before. Send us a high resolution photo and any information you have to antiquedoll@gmail.com (you may also send a print photo to Antique Doll Collector P.O. Box 39, East Petersburg, PA 17520). If you can identify a mystery doll, write to us at the address or email above.

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Sweetbriar’s December Auction

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weetbriar’s December 14 auction held in Westampton, NJ, featured dolls from the collection of Kathy and Mike Embry, a well-rounded grouping of French and German bisque dolls, all bisques, papier maches, chinas, dollhouse dolls and furniture.

There was a healthy turnout of collectors and a few dealers as well in attendance, along with numerous absentee and phone bidding.

Here are some of the lovely dolls that caught our eye. Prices reported do not include the buyer’s premium.

For more information contact Sweetbriar Auctions P.O. Box 37, Earleville, MD 21919, 410-275-2094, sweetbriar@live.com.

From left to right: an all original size 7 Tete Jumeau, 16” with signed shoes, $4500, a 28” Jumeau Triste with signed Jumeau shoes, $10,100, an exceptional mystery bebe incised 14, 31”, wearing the original costume, $16,100, Joanny Bebe incised J9, 22”, $4500 and a Henri Phenix Bebe, 24” with signed shoes, $3300.

An early poupee, originally from the Dina Vierny collection, Rare 12 EJA by Jumeau, 26”, 17”, $2350. original dress and shoes, $16,100.

A.M. 700 character, 12”, $1250.

“A.T.” Kestner child, 13”, Bru style kid body An exquisite half doll, circa and bisque 1840, 6”, brought $3800. forearms, $3550.

Villa Mase, 24” wide x 36” tall, with early electric lights (refer to the article in our November 2013 issue), $8500.

The mischievous all bisque duo of Max and Moritz 5”, with their original clothes, $4800.

Kestner 178 character, 11”, $1350

A French style papier mache

by Voit, 14”, all original $1950.

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Calendar of Events

Send in your Free Calendar Listing to: Antique Doll Collector, c/o Calendar, P.O. Box 239, Northport, New York 11768 or Email: adcsubs@gmail.com.

If you plan on attending a show, please call the number to verify the date and location as they may change.

10/19-4/6/14. Switzerland. Unique Special Exhibition.

Private Marilyn. The Person Behind The Concept of Monroe. www.toy-worlds-museum-basle.ch.

10-26-2/1/14. Paris, France. Special Doll Exhibition.

Musee de la Poupee-Paris. 01 42 72 73 11. www.museedelapoupeeparis.com.

11/30-2/9/14. Basle, Switzerland. Special Christmas Exhibit. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basle. Toy Worlds Museum Basle. www.toy-worlds-museum-basle.ch.

FEBRUARY

1 Ft. Worth, TX. Doll Show. Lockheed Martin Recreation Association. Kyle Productions Unlimited. 405-810-1010.

1 Leesburg, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Community Center. Orange Blossom & Hills & Lakes Doll Collectors. Janelle Sundeen. 352-728-1832.

1 Port Angeles, WA. Doll Show. Vern Burton Center. Just Dolls of Washington. Dori Beachler.

360-683-1006.

1 Vallejo, CA. Doll Show. Vallejo Fairgrounds.

Nancy No Schreeder. 925-229-4190.

(F) 925-229-5369. www.nancyjodollsales.com.

1 Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction. 700 Highland Drive. Sweetbriar. Dorothy Hunt. 410-275-2094.

SweetbriarAuctions.com.

2 Bellevue, WA. Doll & Bear & Toy Show. Red Lion Hotel. The Antique Doll & Toy Market.

Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723. Pepins4@msn.com.

8 Dallas, TX. Doll Auction. Pac Shoppe Auctions, Inc. 972-840-0998. 214-403-5855. www. pacshoppe.com. info@pacshoppe.com.

8 Ft. Myers, FL. Doll Show. Araba Temple. Cape Coral Doll Guild & Fort Myers Doll Club.

Marilia Hall. 239-540-8628. magicofdolls@ infoonline.net.

8 Fullerton, CA. The Best Little Doll Club of Orange County Annual Luncheon. Crown Plaza/Fullerton Hotel. Michele Wise.

949-586-1285. www.bestlittledollclub.org.

8 New Braunfels, TX. Doll Show. New Braunfels Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830-606-5868. dmeredith@dolldr.com.

8 Santa Cruz, CA. Doll & Bear Show. The Hotel Paradox. Rowbear’s Events. 831-438-5349.

8 W. Melbourne, FL. Doll Show. Veterans Memorial Complex. Florida Space Coast Doll Club. Kathy Gauler. 321-537-9316.

9 Miami, FL. Toy, Doll & Collectible Show.

Holiday Inn/Miami International Airport. www.miamiantiquetoyshow.com. 305-446-4488.

10-11 Kansas City, MO. Bleuette Workshop. UFDC Headquarters. Old B Doll Clothing Company.

Patti Ulrich. 503-556-2441.

15 Largo/St. Petersburg, FL. Doll & Bear Show.

Minnreg Building. St. Petersburg Doll Club. Ilene Delk. 727-347-7556.

15 Phoenix, AZ. Doll & Bears Show. North Phoenix Baptist Church. Sunbonnet Doll Club. Judy.

602-896-1771. Karen. 623-486-0507.

15 Pompano Beach, FL. Doll Show. Pompano Beach Civic Center. Pompano Beach Doll Club.

Mary Ann. 954-783-2158. Mphp1@bellsouth.net.

Donna. 754-235-3253. donnawillits@gmail.com.

15 Portland, OR. Doll & Bear Show. National Guard Armory. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake.

775-348-7713. info@crossroadsshows.com. www.dolls4all.com.

15 St. Petersburg, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Minnreg Bldg. Ilene Delk. 727-347-7556. aldopip@ tampabay.rr.com.

16 Lake Orion, MI. Doll Show & Luncheon. King’s court Castle at Canterbury Village. Angela Anderson. 248-391-1900.

16 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. Carol Benson.

612-669-1613.

22 Jacksonville, FL. Doll Show. Ramada Inn Mandarin. Knight Southeastern Doll Shows.

803-783-8049. www.knightshows.com 22 Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Elks Lodge. Forever Young Antique & Collectible Dolls. Sandy Kline.

818-368-4648.

22 Palm Springs, FL. Doll & Bear Show. St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Gold Coast Doll Study Club & Sunshine Doll Club. Karen Monahan.

561-748-7962.

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LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! Join the UFDC in the Learning Room to celebrate ©

Mardi Gras at the 165th Eastern National Doll Show and Sale.

Visit the Learning Room in Hall 4 on Saturday and Sunday March 1 and 2 for programs, doll stringing and repair, doll identification, displays, UFDC club sales tables, and round table dialogues. At 1pm Saturday March 1, Janet Gula, UFDC 1st Vice President will present her program Dolls in Art. Hourly door prizes including Antique Doll Collector subscriptions and free tickets for upcoming Eastern National Doll Shows.

Come out and join the fun - all activities are free and open to all doll show attendees!

For information or to participate contact Barbara Stone at BSConsults@aol.com.

UFDC’s Mission: Educate, Preserve and Conserve!

Lansing, Michigan Antique & Collectible Doll Show

Sunday, March 9, 2014 Banquet & Conference Center of DeWitt 1120 Commerce Park Drive DeWitt, MI (behind Burger King) Exit 87 off I-69 9:30am to 3:00pm Adm: $4 adult info: SJBbetsys@comcast.net 269-599-1511

Manufacturers of Fine Doll Jewelry, Brass Accessories, Miniature Trunks & Hardware 336 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield, CT 06804 Phone 203-775-4717 Email: info@catspawonline.com

Visit our website and shop online: www.catspawonline.com Catalog price is $8.95 post paid

Accessorize Your Dolls!

Cats Paw has been in business since 1982 specializing in quality reproductions made from antique originals, and unique old store stock. Our antique reproductions are made by hand using the lost wax technique, and each item is hand finished to achieve an authentic “antique” look. We offer exquisite doll accessories that only look expensive!

• Jewelry • Trunks • Items for the Boudoir • Buttons and Clasps • Purse Frames • Presentation Boxes • Bleuette Accessories & More

Calendar cont. from page 60 23 Galesburg, IL. Doll Show. Sandburg Mall.

W. Central Illinois Doll Club. Jane Easterly.

309-299-0486.

23 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Doll & Bear Show.

Hilton Hotel. JMK Shows. 352-527-6666.

23 Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. KCI Expo Center. Frasher’s Doll Auctions. 816-625-3786.

(F) 816-625-6079. frasher@aol.com.

23 Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Gail Lemmon. 440-396-5386.

Ceil Fassinger. 440-477-7174.

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1 Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection Parish Center. Cameo Doll Club.

Gwen Pogue. 619-460-4678.

1 Fletcher, NC. Doll Show. WNC Agricultural Center. Jackie Stone. 828-505-1577. www.

AshevilleDollShow.com.

1-2 Gaithersburg, MD. Doll Show. The Fairgrounds. Bellman Events. 410-357-8451.

443-617-3590. infodolls@comcast.net.

1 Punta Gorda, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Charlotte Harbor Event Center. Port Charlotte Doll Club. Merle Romer. 941-286-1446.

2 Oregon, IL. Doll Show. Historical Coliseum Building. JoAnn’s Dolls. 815-234-8332. joannLG@comcast.net.

7 Roseville, CA. Luncheon. Placer County Fairgrounds. Gold Rush Doll Collectors & Crossroads. Nancy Lazenby. 918-253-7740.

8 El Paso, TX. Doll Show. El Paso Holiday Inn. Sun Country Doll Folks of El Paso. Janna Daniels. 915-637-3438.

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8 Fairhope, AL. Doll & Toy Show. Fairhope Civic Center. Eastern Shore Doll Study Club of Alabama. Ruth Ann Brett. 251-980-5958.

8 Lakeland, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Lake Mirror Center. Tropical Doll Study Club. Suzanne Watkins. 863-676-8886.

8 Roseville, CA. Doll Show. Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake.

775-348-7713. www.dolls4all.com 8 Santa Barbara, CA. Doll Show. Earl Warren Showground. Santa Barbara Doll Club.

805-733-1261.

9 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show Featuring Barbie Dolls. Holiday Inn. Sherri Gore. 310-386-4211.

9 DeWitt, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Center of DeWitt. Sandy. 269-599-1511.

9 Lansing, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Center of DeWitt. SJBbetsys@comcast.net.

269-599-1511.

9 Maquoketa, IA. Doll & Toy Show. Jackson County Fairgrounds. Eastern Iowa Doll Shows.

Sherryl Newton. 319-610-3534.

15 Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Firemen’s Recreation Hall. Linda Vilsack. 585-482-0835.

Helene Marlowe. 585-334-5536.

15-16 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Bear Show. Puyallup Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake.

775-348-7713. info@crossroadsshows.com.

15 Rocky Mount, NC. Doll Show. Double Tree Gateway Centre. Knight SE Doll Shows.

803-783-8049. www.knightshows.com 15 Venice, FL. Doll Show. Woodmere Park. Venice Doll Club. Mary Falcone. 941-312-4568.

16 Dedham, MA. Doll & Toy Show. Holiday Inn. David Bornstein. 978-535-4810. www.bornsteinshows.com.

16 Houston, TX. Doll Show. Double Tree – Hilton Houston Hobby Airport Hotel. Bluebonnet Bebes of Houston. Linda Sieck. 713-283-5900. qsieck@sbcglobal.net.

19-22 Houston, TX. Doll Convention. Marriott Hotel.

Bay Area Doll Club of Texas. Becca Hisle.

281-614-0077.

23 Fort Wayne, IN. Doll & Bear Show. The Lantern. B&L Promotions. Linda Mangold.

419-228-4657.

23 Omaha, NE. Doll & Toy Show. Fireman’s Union Hall. Elaine Klein. 712-889-2154. porcdoll@wiatel.net.

29 Birmingham, AL. Doll & Bear Show. Trussville Civic Center. Howard Knight. 803-783-8049.

29 Glendale, CA. Doll Show. Glendale Civic Auditorium. Jewel City Doll Club. Dene Alcott.

818-248-4862.

29 Hendersonville, NC. Land O’Sky Doll Club Luncheon-Holiday Event. The Cedars. Barbara Green. 828-388-1177. bgreenware@morrisbb.net.

29-30 Naples, FL. Marquis Auction Weekend. Waldorf Astoria. Theriault’s.

410-224-3655. www.theriaults.com.

29 Waldorf, MD. Doll Show. Chin Hamaya Cultural Center. Southern Maryland Doll Club. Lynn Buonviri. 301-475-3466. 301-475-3466 30 Anaheim, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. Rowbear & Friends. 831-438-5349. DollFestival@aol.com.

30 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Doll & Bear Show. Hilton Hotel. JMK Shows. 352-527-6666.

www.toledodollshow.com

APRIL 6, 2014

10am - 4pm

(Theater Lobby - 9:30 AM)

APRIL

5 Des Moines, IA. Doll & Bear & Toy Show. Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Colleen Holden. 515-986-1975. Desmoinesdollshow.com.

5 Ottawa, Ontario. Doll Show. Ernst & Young Centre. Anne Taller.

613-592-2720. Annetaller@storm.ca.

5 Ringgold, GA. Doll Show. Colonnade-Catoosa County Civic Center.

Chattanooga Doll Club. Jane Heavener. 706-965-6031. www.chattanoogadollclub.com.

5 San Jose, CA. Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Event. Santa Clara Fairgrounds. 775-348-7713. info@crossroadsshows.com.

5 Thousand Oaks, CA. Toys & Comics Show. Palm Garden Hotel.

Rowbear & Friends. 831-438-5349. DollFestival@aol.com.

5 Tucson, AZ. Doll Show. Sabbar Shrine Temple. Karen Kosies.

520-321-0003. Karen@TusonDollShow.com.

5 Westampton, NJ. Dolls at Auction. Sweetbriar. 410-275-2094.

SweetbriarAuctions.com.

6 E. Meadow, NY. Doll Show. Temple Emanu-el. Doll Study Club of Long Island. Bonnie Olson. 526-747-1425.

6 London, Ontario. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. London Ukrainian Centre. April Norton. 519-433-8888.

6 Toledo, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Stranahan Great Hall. Sandy Bullock.

734-282-0152. Sandy4085@hotmail.com www.toledodollshow.com.

6 Youngwood, PA. Doll & Toy Show. Youngwood Fire Hall. Laurel Highlands Doll Club. Penny Fetter. 724-832-0282.

9-11 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auction.

603-478-3232. (F) 478-3233. withington@conknet.com.

12 E. Syracuse, NY. Doll & Bear Show. Dewitt Community Room.

315-698-4501. Olddolls1@hotmail.com.

12 Holland, MI. Doll Show. Holland Civic Center. West Michigan Snowbabies/Muskegon Sand Doller Doll Clubs. Barb. 616-633-1720.

13 Livonia, MI. Fashion Doll Show. Livonia Marriott Hotel.

Grant-a-Wish Fund. Sherry Bonner. 248-408-1402.

13 Milwaukee, WI. Doll & Bear Show. Serb Hall. Orphans in the Attic.

Sue Serio. 800-796-9649. 262-646-5058.

Only 3 minutes off exit 59 of the 80/90 Ohio Turnpike (between I 75 & 475)

(Children under 12 free)

Doll appraisals - Floyd Jones (Antique Road Show Appraiser) $2 ea. with proceeds to charity On site doll stringing Please check the web site for up to date Dealer list Sandy Bullock - 734 282 0152 sandy4085@hotmail.com

13 Whitman, MA. Doll Show. Whitman Mother’s Club. Knights of Columbus. Norma Gardner. 781-534-5769.

19 Austin, TX. Doll Show. Norris Center. Joni Holland. 817-929-1691.

26 Henrietta, NY. Doll & Bear Show. Good Shepherd Hall. Dottie.

585-889-2015. Odailey622@aol.com.

26 Pleasanton, CA. Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Event. Alameda County Fairgrounds. 775-348-7713. info@crossroadsshows.com.

27 Oakville, Ontario. Greater Toronto Doll Show. Holiday Inn Oakville.

416-221-3093. greatertorontodollshow@gto.net.

27 Sturbridge, MA. Doll & Toy Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Treasured Memories Antiques. Kimberly Kittredge. 860-559-5040.

106 W. Main St., Carlisle, KY 40311 859-289-3344 Hours: 11-4, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or by appointment.

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VICTORIAN RETREAT

The Doll Works

Antique Doll Shop

Judith Armitstead (781) 334-5577 P.O. Box 195, Lynnfield, MA 01940

This lovely shop is located in the historic Lawler/ Hetherington House overlooking beautiful downtown Prescott. You will find beautiful German and French dolls, accessories and treasures galore!

Please visit our website for a fine selection of antique dolls, dollhouse dolls, dollhouse miniatures, teddy bears, all bisque dolls, bathing beauties, kewpies, dresser boxes, snow babies, half dolls, and doll accessories at www.thedollworks.net

Custom Made to Order Email: smacmot@gmail.com phone 406-245-7190 leave message

Member of UFDC & NADDA

Darling 16” French PG Bebe! Blue eyes, lovely perfect bisque, closed mouth, antique factory chemise. Original 5 piece French paper mache body. A fabulous price of only $1095!

Open by appointment only. Please call Lynne Shoblom at 928-445-5908 or 928-713-1909 email victorianretreat@msn.com

German Miniatures

223 E. Union St., Prescott, AZ 86303

www.TheDollWorks.net

http://victorianretreat.rubylane.com

Edison Talking Dolls WANTED

ON THE WEB AT:

www.HoneyandShars.com New dolls added weekly

Any Condition Doug Burnett 816-210-3684

Sharon & Ed KoLiBaBa

Edisondoll@yahoo.com

Phone 623/266-2926 or cell 206/295-8585

Sherman’s Antiques

SARA BERNSTEIN’S DOLLS

& Doll Hospital

Member of UFDC and Doll Doctors Association of America

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ONE OF FLORIDA’S LARGEST DOLL SHOPS... is just a short drive from the interstate. Come find the doll of your dreams in historic downtown DeLand, FL. We have a large selection of dolls over 100 years old, as well as vintage and one of a kind. Dolls of DeLand, 118 N Woodland Blvd (Hwy 17-92), DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 736-0004 Tues-Sat 11:00AM-5:00PM CERTIFIED DOLL APPRAISALS – Doll appraisals online at www.doll-appraisals.com by Certified C.A.G.A. appraiser, for insurance, bankruptcy, divorce, casualty loss, or just to see what a doll is worth, its history, etc.

I can also do appraisals by mail. Victoria Way, P. O. Box 501, Tehachapi, CA 93582. Phone 661-823-7828 or 661-972-7728. Please visit my website at www.doll-appraisals.com or www.antiquedollappraisals.com

ANTIQUE dolls and collectibles. LSADSE for color fully illustrated list. 10 month layaway available. Member UFDC & NADDA. Regina A. Steele, 23 Wheatfield DR, Wilmington, DE 19810-4351.

Phone 302-475-5374 Email: RSteele855@aol.com Visit my website: www.ReginaSteele.com

Music Museum

1103 6th St. N.W. Winter Haven Florida 33881 We specialize in antique and collectable toys and dolls and also deal in all types of antiques. Our doll doctor has over 20 years experience with all doll services performed on site. We make as well as restore teddy bears too. Our doll doctor can make wigs, clothes or any service your doll may need. We are located in central Florida and opened year around seven days a week. Monday thru Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm. Call 863-956-4333 or 863-221-4035. Email: Jerry@Shermansantiques.net Website: www.shermansantiques.net

• Crocheted and knit socks and clothes for small and large antique dolls and others.

• Can copy old doll clothes from originals (sewing) • Replacement arms and legs for china head dolls • Compo bodies and replacement parts for antique and old dolls • Exact copies made of old bisque dolls and some old compo dolls • Miniature and doll house dolls

ANTIQUE DOLLS – French and German Bisque, All Bisque, Chinas, Limited Ed. Doll Plates. SASE. Ann Lloyd, 5632 S. Deer Run Road, Doylestown, PA 18902.

215-794-8164. Email: alloyd@nni.com RubyLane.com/ shops/anntiquedolls Member NADDA, UFDC

Place Your Ad Here a classified marketplace for antique dolls and related merchandise Copy Ads: 35 cents per word, no limit; $12 minimum Ads with a border and boldface, add $10 to word total BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO ADS we can convert your color ads to black and white 1/12 page ( 2 1/2” h x 2 3/8” w) $40 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $50 FULL COLOR PHOTO ADS 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $125 Please include payment with your ad. Larger ads are considered display ads — call us for information. 1-888-800-2588.

10 Sami Court, Englishtown, NJ 07726 Ph. 732-536-4101 Email: santiqbebe@aol.com Exclusively at www.rubylane.com/shops/sarabernsteindolls

FEBRUARY 2014

Antique Doll Collector, P.O. Box 239, Northport, NY 11768 Classified ads due no later than the first day of the preceding month of publication. Example: May 1 for the June issue.

s ’ i z t i FArntique Dolls

Buying entire collections of antique dolls and dolls of merit.

Email: fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net Fritzi’s cell# 630-247-1144 Rick’s cell# 630-247-1219

“Be my Valentine”

Left, 13” scroll FG. Middle, 14” FG block letter automaton playing mandolin. Right, 14” block letter FG.

UFDC

OUR UPCOMING SHOWS: March 1 & 2, Eastern National Doll Show, Gaithersburg, MD at the Fairgrounds March 9 Maquoketa, IA, Jackson County Fairgrounds March 22, Madison Area Doll Club Show. Madison, WI, Alliant Energy Center

Located in Stoudtburg Village 8 N. Village Circle P.O. Box 705 Adamstown, PA 19501 Currently open by appointment only.

We welcome your visit.

Come visit us and experience our charming location and superior selection of French and German dolls. We are always interested in purchasing collections and fine quality dolls.

Telephone: 717-484-1200 • Mobile: 610-662-5473 • Email: ourant@me.com

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