Antique DOLL Collector May 2013 Vol. 16, No. 4
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1-2. 12-1/2” French SFBJ #252 Pouty Toddler, blue sl. eyes, gorgeous bisque (tool mark, back of head, in making), orig. mohair braided wig, wears “Factory Orig.” wool sailor dress & buret’, orig. undies, socks & shoes. On orig. fully jointed toddler body. Deep modeling & ADORABLE in great cabinet size!! $5500. 3. 8-3/4” Kestner All Bisque “Wrestler”, “swivel neck”, mint bisque overall, blue threaded p/w eyes, 2 upper teeth, darling replaced mohair wig, on orig. perfect all bisque body. Blushed in all the right places, painted high gold multi strap boots in great large size. Wears orig. net and ribbon dress & darling hat. EXTRAORDINARILLY beautiful!!! $5200. 4. 5” Kestner #189 All Bisque Googlie, br. side glancing sl. eyes, “swivel neck”, mint bisque overall, orig. mohair wig & pate, wears all orig. lace dress & crocheted hat. Big watermelon mouth. Absolutely DARLING!! $1350. 5-6. 12” Closed Mouth Kestner Pouty, br. sl. eyes, early pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & Kestner pate, wears gorgeous ant. silk ornate dress, ant. buret, undies & ant. shoes. On orig. early st. wrist Kestner body, lose lower balls & cupped hands. She will melt your heart. Only $2975. 7-8. 16-1/2” S & H #739, big blue p/w eyes, mint bisque, gorgeous full mohair wig & orig. pate, wears magnificent ornate dress, ant. shoes & socks. On orig. S & H body. Rare early character from early S & H 700 series. A KNOCK OUT!! $2350. 9. 8-1/2” All Bisque Kestner, br. gl. eyes, early pale bisque, “swivel neck”, 4 upper teeth, orig. mohair wig & Kestner pate, wears ant. dress, orig. full 2 pc. undies, ant. Fr. hat, on orig. Kestner all bisque body, early peg strung, blushed hands & knees, painted black boots w/blue tassels. STUNNING & great large size all bisque. Only $4575.
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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls
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THE NANCY ANN STORYBOOK DOLL COMPANY by Carolyn Vack
A former actress, Nancy Ann Abbot would achieve her greatest fame with her founding of the Nancy Ann Dressed Dolls Corporation in 1937. The author chronicles the evolution of the delightful Storybook dolls in this comprehensive article.
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THE GOVERNESS – A LIFE UP AND DOWN THE STAIRS by Michael Canadas
A fascinating history of the governess, the highest-ranking member among the household staff in a fine 19th century home. Here, a look at the French governess as depicted in dolls and art.
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MAGIC HAPPENS!
by Jan Peterson Is it possible that there is a Doll Collector Fairy who brings lost dolls and people who love them together?
About The Cover Recently viewers have been entranced
with the life of those in service as evidenced by the popular series Downton Abbey and more than twenty years earlier, Upstairs Downstairs. The highest paid service job was typically the governess whose importance was manifested by the French in dolls, both exquisite poupées and dollhouse dolls. In Michael Canadas’ article you will enjoy learning about this admirable profession. Photo Carmel Doll Shop. Rita M. Johnston Collection.
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THE HEDWIG DOLLS OUR DIVERSE AMERICAN CULTURE BROUGHT TO LIFE by Gail Lemmon Depicting characters from the children’s books by Marguerite de Angeli, the “Hedwig” dolls are rare treasures.
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ANOTHER FRENCH CHINA DOLL? by Estelle Johnston
A rare china doll possesses the same unusual sew holes placement as dolls by the French maker Jacob-Petit.
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GLADDIE: A WELL DRESSED CHILD OF 1929 – 30 by Carol Corson With her amazing original wardrobe, Gladdie demonstrates what little girls were wearing in 1929.
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2. 5” Kestner All Bisque Googly ‘293’ all original – factory wig, jointed arms and hips with bare feet and terrific orig. ensemble including knee high booties. $495
1. Miniature Fashions 4-1/2” Mint 1840’s China – All original, pink tint w/ pink glazed arms and legs with rare yellow boots too! $395 6” All Original Simon Halbig – glass eyes, mint factory wig and body, silk gown with hat! $395 3
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3-5. 23” Rare Brown Hair ‘Morning Glory’ – the legendary aristocratic pink tint lady, the rarest of all chinas, with long neck, high cheekbones; her rare brown hair with brushmarks all around is combed into a coiled bun exposing her ears and the brilliant molded flowers behind each one. Lovely old segmented lay body, signed ‘7’, w/ glazed arms, invisible rear plate no harm reglue and heirloom clothes include leather boots and a rare cage hooped petticoat to support her antique gown – all just half price at $3750
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6-7. ‘The Mystery Man’ – Unusual Cabinet Size Automaton just 15” tall overall, gentle movements endure to the haunting strains of Swan Lake, the romantic figure at a Masked Ball. If you never thought an automaton was possible, now is your chance! Just $1250
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9-10. This 13” 1870’s Simon Halbig ‘905’, the rarest of the ‘900 series’ is a unique model with oversize romantic eyes, powder fine bisque with dewy gleam, closed lips and swivel neck on segmented lady body – a French market ‘ petite fleur’ in delicate pink silks. Rare Halbig! $2500
8. Both Baby and French collectors will love this Rare SFBJ 272 Enfant, 10” long with sleep eyes! Enfant In the original Au Nain Bleu quilted swaddling ensemble, it’s a collector’s prize! $895
13. 23” ‘Mein Neuer Liebling’ K*R 117n – more rare than a flirty is the sleep eye version of the 117 with rare Naughty Eyes! (inquire) She’s beautifully all original including the KR factory angora wig plus the mint, fully jointed teenage body. Museum class! $1495 12
12. Bliss Parlour Set – seven pieces in mint condition including the armchair and footstool. Brilliant! $595
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14. 16” Pre 1900 Kestner ‘143’ – one of the early script series models with gentle blush; the original signed Kestner body, wig and eyes – in charming layers of clothes. $750 15. Unusual Cabinet ‘ Jutta’ with Wardrobe – this 11” tall ‘SH 1349 Jutta’, on her fully jointed body, is unique for her wicker presentation case complete with four outfits, hats, parasol, muff, etc. A complete delight! $895
16. 16” All Original JDK 214 – from factory wig and plaster pate to ivory leather heeled boots, this powder fine example with dreamy blue eyes and jointed body has the finest of clothes from pantalettes to pinafore! $750 15
17-19. 13” SFBJ 252 ‘La Boudeur’ – this iconic pouty has set the standard for them all. Perhaps the most well known of all the SFBJ characters with her serious brow, imposing cheeks and determined pout, this fully jointed toddler w/ mint antique curls and dropwaist silk is one of a celebrated few. $3500
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24. 28” Early Turned Head Kestner – 1890’s alphabet series, ‘N’, with plaster pate and beautiful ringlet wig, orig. eyes and individual milk glass teeth, kid body (no leaks) mint bisque arms, pin jtd. hips to sit, slender shape for fashionable dress. $495
20. 16” Adorable Dressel – PW eyes, cute orig. wig, early kid gusset body with pretty bisque arms. $185 21. 17” Simon Halbig 1009 – peaches and cream quality, French trade, Jumeau brows, sleep eyes, pc’d ears, mint jointed body. $425
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26. 30” Bebe Cosmopolite – by Halbig for Heindrich Handwerck, lovely soft coloring, big brown sleep eyes, mld. brows, pc’d ears, original beautiful chunky body. $450
22. 18” ABG ‘Sweet Nell’ – character brows lovely eyes with lashes, hip length braids, very good jointed body. $295 23. 23” Classic K * R Child – a good one with dewy bisque, rich brown sleep eyes, pc’d ears, gorgeous chunky KR body. $395
25. 22” Simon Halbig ‘Boy’ – interesting character, antique wig, large almond sleep eyes w/ wax, oily sheen bisque, jointed body. $375
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27. 22” Kestner 171 ‘Boy’ – antique wig, early quality bisque, set blue eyes w/ lashes, mld brows, very good jointed body, snappy red shoes to start you off! $425
28. Early Steiff Cow – 9” across, the one who jumped over the moon! $75 5” Kestner Googly – all original all bisque baby with wonderful orig. crocheted outfit! (see #2) $495 29. 19” K * R 122 Baby Girl – in original puff sleeve dress with matching brimmed bonnet, booties and dainty details, it’s easy to see this big-eyed, dimpled beauty with separate tongue has a lot to say! $575 30. Lifesize K *R 128 – the most difficult to find of the K * R ‘Mein Lieblings’ baby line, especially in the size, as few 128’s were ever produced making this angel heart with innocent blue eyes such a prize. $750 31. Very Rare Gbr. Heubach 10557 – if you like the rare patents be sure to ask about this important Heubach with its vibrant eyes, Schmitt style cup and saucer neck and mechanical body. One for the books! $895 32. 16”” Madame Hendren Character – beautiful unusual dimpled composition from the early 20’s for G. Borgfeldt with pretty green eyes and matching factory clothes. Deluxe. $295 33. 5” Googly Baby – bisque head, painted round eyes, chubby 5-piece compo body – the smallest ever! $350. Steiff Tigers, both c. 1950, green eyes! Cub is 9” across $75 Mama is 14” across $95 Both for $140 34. 13” JDK 243 Oriental – signed artist doll, superior quality, faithful rendition, quality garments. $250. All Bisque ‘243’ – unusual size, socket head, glass eyes! $125. Both for $275 35. 16” K * R ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ – what joy in the sparkling blue round eyes of this magical baby w/ oily sheen, gurgling mouth w/ tongue, butterscotch wig and adorable period clothes! A love! $495 36. 11” Kestner Cabinet Baby – mold 260 with the wide set eyes in a choice little size with orig. Kestner body and miniature heirloom bonnet and gowns! $425 37. 12” Princely Brown “K.B. Baby” – how handsome with his elegant manner, rich brown eyes and closed mouth in period playsuit and his own early velvet Steiff Giraffe! $450 38. How rare is an actual Boy Toddler such as this special 23” E. Heubach ‘415’ Toddler with powder fine bisque, side part combed and molded hair with ringlet curls, tender blue eyes and lovely original clothes incl. coat and leather side buttons shoes! $795 39. Only once in a while do you see a 20” JDK 257 Character with a special face like this, jewel blue eyes w/lashes, active quiver tongue, mint Kestner body and 28” antique gown with all the trims. $575 40. 13” Lovely Brown Layette Baby – original clothes contained in the factory presentation pink flannel blanket plus pillow within. Such a pretty ensemble for any collector! $325 41. 23” Franz Schmidt Breather Baby – a lifelike face with a grown up look, beautiful facial painting, original wig pierced nostrils, dressed as the boy he is, hidden flaw, just $325 42. Steiff German Shepard – 16” across lying down, Germany, c. 1950 with original tongue. Good boy! $75 43. Adorable 10” Brown Baby – how dear with its closed mouth, lovely coloring, orig. body w/ clenched fist and sweet original gowns. $375
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Box 462, Natick Mass. 01760-0005 Phone: (508) 545-1424 E-Mail: nasdoll@comcast.net 11” Steiff girl. Button and white tag in ear. $1200. 11” Steiff boy. Button and white tag in ear. $1200. 13” Hedy. US Zone tag. $800.
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Marked 3 First Series Portrait Jumeau This 21” Bebe seems to have arrived from some heavenly place where she was endowed with ethereal beauty; magnificent large blue spiraled enamel eyes with royal blue accents to the spirals and outline of her iris. It was a blissful day when she was lovingly created with palest powdered bisque tinted with echoes of spring flowers and carefully applied shades of pinks and peach to her lovely full lips. She has whisper-soft sweeps of mauve shading above her wide eyes and perfectly stroked sienna colored brows. Bebe has her original upswept wig over original cork pate. She is on her correct eight ball jointed body and is clothed in a fetching silk embroidered jacket with lush pink, garnet and ruby flowers over a matching pale sea-foam dress with alternating panels of taffeta and silk fabrics. Her antique French leather shoes complete her ensemble along with her ruby colored silk parasol. This is a doll that steps into the heart and quickens the pulse. Rarely do we find a Bebe so desirable with the quintessential “look” we all crave. This is such a Bebe. Rare. Stunning...Exquisite. $34,000~
16” French Fashion w/ Bisque Arms superbly dressed in well preserved orig. day dress or picnic ensemble. Lovely bisque unblemished by flaw save for a nearly invisible thumb restoration. Shapely bisque arms move up, down & out, away from her sides. Mlle. has deep blue paperweight eyes in an early round face. She is clothed handsomely in original fichu of dark navy silk over a delicate blouse & full skirt with lavish geometric design in silk ribbon; quite kindred to the Huret apparel collectors are so keen for. Orig. boots with turned heel. Monogrammed undergarments w/ initials M.P. She has a fetching parasol to shield her from the sun. Not Shown Additional Items: Lovely large trunk w/ extra under garments including long trained slip for gowns, pantaloons, domino set, pearl handle knife, powder puff & box, small fur muff, small china doll. This is a lovely and captivating doll that will enhance your doll room or cabinet! $7900~ May ADC Special
Beautiful F9G Block Letter Occasionally we find a doll in the attic or trunk of a collector that has moved to the great beyond. Occasionally, the doll is spectacular. A doll that has been carefully or sometimes, accidentally preserved. This is such a doll... better described as a Bébé of presence and exquisite condition. This fair, dark eye’d beauty was made by Françoise Gaultier . An early example with the desirable block letter incise of F.9G. The pictures tell the story of her beauty; Beautiful Bébés assures her condition: Original, Excellent and Fine. $13,900~
Dreamy S&H 939 Darling 25” 939 by Simon Halbig has the loveliest face with a pretty glow borrowed from a sunny Spring day! Her large almond eyes are hypnotic; an absolutely brilliant blue captured from the sky. Desirable closed mouth with beautiful execution of artistry and shading in a palette of peach & apricot tints. Sturdy French body w/ straight wrists. Antique dress made of pink batiste cotton & ruffles abound. Very pretty antique mohair blonde wig w/ the orig. curl-set. This is clearly a doll made to entice the French market. A precious beauty in generally excellent condition. She will be a wonderful asset to any collection. $3400~
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18 ¾” J D Kestner Toddler K Made in Germany 14 JDK 220 all original – dress, slip, pants, socks & sweater, plaster pate, mohair wig, blue sleep eyes, beautiful molding & coloring $4250.
18” Eugene Barrois French Fashion, cobalt blue eyes, blond mohair wig, pierced ears, dressed in antique mourning clothes $3250.
14 ½” Jumeau ‘1’ French Fashion, kid body, blue pw eyes, pierced ears, hairline behind right ear $1500. 7” C/M All Original French Mignonnette, blue sleep eyes, blue painted 2 strap shoes, blond mohair wig w/ blue bow, original satin dress & bonnet $3200. 9” x 8” x 3” Fabulous Marklin Tin Plate Coach with art nouveau design, simulated wicker pattern with applied gold railings and acorn finials, possibly replaced hoods cover and inner bedding, wonderful condition $1695.
Sasha Studio Doll 1968 signed Sasha M, 74T/ 008, CIII 16, face type 3, brunette HH wig, hand painted blue eyes, brown velvet dress $6500.
15” x 12” x 10” Canopy Bedstead w/ handwritten label on back Given to Daisy by McOwen on Saturday Feb 9, 1889, all original with beddings, hangings, 6 ¾” German bisque doll – bisque shoulderhead, arms & legs, blue glass eyes, blonde mohair wig, 7” poured wax shoulderhead w/ blue glass eyes, blonde mohair wig, papier mache arms & legs $1895.
21” French Type Papier Mache w/ bamboo teeth, black pupil less eyes, kid body, original clothing $1750. 11” Jumeau French Fashion ‘2’ on kid body in beautiful antique clothing & undergarments, no shoes, light blue pw eyes, blonde mohair wig $2150.
21” CM Steiner A Series 13, original HH wig & pate, Rabert Paris leather shoes, antique clothing, pierced ears, stamped body, label on body $4500. 17 ½” x 19 x 9 ½” Schoenhut Piano with Stool, Piano has ‘pedals’ & candle holders, great details $395.
10” All Original Pair of K star R’s on ball jointed bodies, girl – Halbig K * R 26, small ½” hairline at neck, blue sleep eyes, brunette mohair wig, boy – 192 w/ brown sleep eyes, blonde mohair wig, wonderful matching white outfits, comes with antique German rocking lamb $1350.
10 ½” All original tagged “Poupee Jumeau Paris”, Unis Paris 301, blonde mohair wig, blue sleep eyes, right legs paint as is $495. 4 ½” German All Bisque w/ painted blue eyes, original blonde mohair wig, molded heeled brown shoes $95.
20” over all 15” CM Tete Jumeau (red mark), blue pw eyes, boy with fur wig, hand moves hitting pan, head moves back & forth and hat pops up & down, redressed nicely & box recovered, pierced ears, plays music $6995.
27” “Little Gretchen of 1871” Flat Top China w/ center part, blue eyes w/ red above eyes, all original w/ tags denoting Gretchen’s Wrapper 1871, original owner Mrs. C.B. Moellering $595.
Austrian Bronze Enamel Painted with Ladies & Gentlemen, 3”x2 ½”x2” Table, 3”x3”x1 ¼” Seatee, 2 ¾”x1 ½”x1” 2 Arm Chairs & 2 side Chairs, marked Austria $1295.
12 ¾” Wax Lady by Lewis Sorensen in crepe paper skirt & blouse, slight wear to clothing $225.
19 ½” CM Bebe Mascottes, M 7, blue pw eyes, pierced ears, stiff wrist body, some repaint on hands, antique mohair wig & shoes $2495.
26” S & H 1009, marked S13H 1009 DEP St, blue sleep eyes, brunette mohair wig, beautiful ball jointed body $795.
13” Hilda JDK jr 245 1914 F.10. mohair wig & plaster pate, beautiful baby body $1495.
17” Circle Dot Bru All Original, molded o/c mouth, blonde mohair wig, kid body w/ bisque arms, blue pw eyes, pierced ears $21,950.
16 ½” Smiling Bru French Fashion marked F, 1873, kid gusseted body, blue pw eyes, pierced ears, blond mohair wig, cork pate, dressed in plaid antique style dress, antique blouse & undergarments $3495.
19” Two Faced Jumeau – Laughing & Crying, marked 7, mohair wig, dress & bonnet of antique silk, original shoes & socks $14,500.
17” Martha Chase Baby all original, blue painted eyes, blonde painted hair – few chips, dress, 2 slips, pantalets $480.
12” CM J 3/0 M, Alexandre Mothereau, pierced ears, stiff wrist 8 ball Jumeau body (blue stamp on back), lt. blue eyes, antique hat & leather shoes $4995.
9 ½” CM French Unmarked Doll on nice ball jointed body w/ straight arms, blue threaded glass eyes, pierced ears, original blue satin dress & mohair wig $1095.
9 ½” CM 15/0 Made in Germany, jointed head attached to whisk broom w/ black cloth arms, black & cream striped dress, blue glass eyes, unique piece $185.
25” Poured English Wax – possible Meech, fabulous inserted mohair wig, eyelashes & eyebrows, blue glass eyes, poured wax arms & legs, left index finger broken, redressed very nicely $1550.
21” Kestner 167 10 ½, brown sleep eyes, beautiful molding & painting, blonde HH wig, original store stock dress & shoes, varnish on arms and hands has darkened $595.
20” SFBJ 227 Brown Jeweled Eyed Boy, o/m w/ teeth, repainted body, few scuffs on cheeks, antique leather boots $1150.
14” SFBJ 236 Laughing Jumeau, brown sleep eyes, SFBJ label on body, Au Nain Bleu (shown) tagged silk dress as is, hairline on left upper forehead $595. 18” Alexander Madeline 1953 all original, on ball jointed body $375. 12 ½” CM All Original Kestner #698 turned head on kid body w/ bisque arms, brown glass eyes, blond mohair wig $325.
8” German Military Candy Boxes $250 each. Grey uniform 70 / 15, brown glass eyes, brown flocked hair, replaced hat. Blue uniform w/ sword, Made in Baveria w/ Gobel mark, black glass eyes, great uniform.
14 ½” Schoenhut Carved Hair Girl, blue intaglio eyes, pink band through hair $1950.
14” K * R 126 on toddler body, brown flirty eyes, vintage nurses uniform, hairline on back of head $350.
10” Goebel B1-5/0 Googlie in original clothing & mohair wig, blue sleep eyes, o/m w/ molded teeth, hairlines back of head, 5 piece toddler body $525.
18” Wonderful R. John Wright St. Nicholas 1977, Early unnumbered piece, hang tag, no box $1350.
18” Wax Over Compo/ Papier Mache with unusual hair style, brown glass eyes, wood arms, compo legs w/ blue boots $275.
10” Kewpie All Bisque, marked “O’Neill”, great molding & painting $365.
21 ½” SFBJ 301 in original costume with fabulous leather gloves, mohair wig, blue sleep eyes (missing lashes left side), leather shoes w/ heels $750.
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Large dollhouse scale revolving bookcase with 26 Shakespeare books. Bookcase is 6” tall, about 4” square. The books are 2” tall $795.
Charming 19th century hand made large scale dollhouse - pictured in Dian Zillner’s book - “International Dollhouses and Accessories” page 29 - $9500. Furnished.
Wonderful artist made Louis Vuitton trunk 4-1/2” tall x 2-1/2” wide $395.
Sweetest pair of all bisque German jointed dolls with swivel necks and glass eyes, original clothes. $495 for pair.
Furnished German grain painted cabinet doll house - all original, 15-1/2” tall x 9-1/2” wide $1295.
Collection of German wire baskets 3-1/2” - 4-1/2” in diameter $55 each.
Pair sweet German dogs 2-1/2” tall $65.
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Blackberry Studio K*R 115/A ‘Phillipa’ $1950 Baby Stuart $1400
Cradle outfitted in pink gingham $250
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Th e Governess – A Life Up and Down the Stairs I
by Michael Canadas
have repeatedly noticed, that in nineteenth-century English writings, one of the most tragic and/or triumphant characters one can find employed in household service is the governess. Considered an essential member of the staff by any fine home or royal palace with children in residence, the role played by the governess was not a minor one. Young Princess Victoria enjoyed the attention and devotion of her governess not only through her childhood years, but rather for at least two years into her marriage to Prince Albert. Victoria’s close relationship to her governess was not unusual, in that special bonds did form between many a child and her primary caregiver. But don’t let this sort of close relationship fool you. The governess was well-aware that her position defined her as a part of the household staff at a time when it was believed that children were to be seen and not heard. She knew that same standard could be applied to those employed in the household. I have learned that approximately one hundred years ago, there existed in England, over one and one-half million individuals employed in domestic service. There was a time when the average country home would employ over one hundred staff members, and the lowest ranking member of that staff would be the scullery maid. Responsible for the scrubbing of pots and pans, the cleaning of floors, the plucking of fowl and the scaling of fish, the scullery maid was often not only quite young, but she was also typically from a lower class family. As abhorrent as the job certainly could be at times, it was considered a far better
François Gaultier created countless dolls that would ultimately be dressed and sold as governesses. I believe that an FG usually makes a perfect governess, due to their typically lovely and agreeable faces. In reality, the governess did not care for the infant children, but doll makers and merchants knew that putting a baby in a doll’s arms might make her irresistible. This baby in swaddling clothing is in fact a candy container - the doll’s body separates just under the bib and was originally filled with hard candy. This wonderful assemblage is thought to have been used as a display piece, and not necessarily a child’s plaything. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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In the nineteenth century, France did not have the degree of divisive racial issues that we endured in America, so a staff member of a fine French home that happened to be of African descent would actually have been considered a status symbol. And today, this black fashion from Eugene Barrois would certainly be a status symbol in any French fashion collector’s cabinet.
bracket of employment compared to living the daily horrors found in nineteenth-century factories or mills. It was a truly suitable job for a young lady who was not yet able to find a husband who could provide for her, because remember, the position afforded her three meals a day at a time when the poor in England often faced starvation square in the face. Most advantageous however, was the chance for the scullery maid’s advancement in her position within the ranks of the household staff. Not that the upper ranks of staff had it that much easier, because the downstairs life operated on rank just like the upstairs life did. But just like reigning as a queen of England is a position for life, so was serving as the housekeeper or the butler of a fine house, that is, as long as the duties were performed in the proper manner. Conversely, the governess was the highest-ranking member of the domestic staff, and she actually operated in the in-between world of the household. Typically the 20
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governess came from an entirely different background than the other members of the staff, as her position dictated that she would be handling not only the behavior of her employer’s children, but quite possibly molding their young minds along the way. Charges included mostly young girls, but sometimes boys were also looked after by a governess, boys that were not sent off to boarding school that is. Children of means in the nineteenth-century, including the royal children, were nearly always placed “in storage” by their parents. By that, I mean most would be visited by one or both parents for as little as half an hour each day. In the case of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, they visited with their children once per week. So it is quite safe to say that the young minds of the children were, indeed, shaped by the governess in aspects that ranged from cleanliness, to Godliness. Aiding the children with reading, writing, and arithmetic also fell into the realm of her duties – even fashion, handwork and table
Left: Toy-related trade cards can be very rare to find today, especially ones that feature photographic images of dolls offered for sale in fine shops such as AU PARADIS DES ENFANTS. Mostly, the photographic pages came in small, bound, booklets that children could pull apart. These petite books offered a variety of scenes; from French fashion dolls on horseback, and others outfitted in fine ballgowns, but they also included this photo of a high-style governess. Below: This photographic image illustrates an English governess who appears to be not much older than her charges, which was often the case. This rare photo was taken just before World War I, a conflict that not only changed the world of service forever, but also marked for the governess, and most domestic servants, the end of an era. You see, with the typewriter coming into common use at that time, most young ladies that might have gone into home service, looked to office work for better pay, and with it, a chance to have what we might consider a normal life.
manners were considered the territory of the governess. She was not however a babysitter, and she did not take care of infants, as that job was performed by the family’s nanny. Although we do not hear about it very much because the occurrence was rare, men did on occasion perform the same job as the governess, and were known as governors. For a governess to find employment in a fine home, chances are she came to the position with an “inside track.” In other words, perhaps she came from a fine family that had fallen upon hard times, or she may have been one of many girls in a family already known to her would-be employee, and because she simply could not find a suitable husband, she sought a position. In fact, even a low-ranking royal might have agreed to accept a governess position as a suitable form of employment, because after all, royals can go bankrupt and face the resulting destitution as well as anyone. Further, if one had no choice, other than to become employed to earn a living, working as a governess was actually considered a form of acceptable employment, perhaps aided by the fact that she was typically among the highest paid in the household. With top pay at the time around 50 pounds per year, the governess was responsible to cover all of her own travel expenses, uniforms and teaching supplies from that income. In England, even though the governess was technically a part of a staff of people ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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You cannot tell from the photo, but this freestanding mechanical governess can “walk” on her own and rock her charge. Probably an early François Gaultier, she is dressed in a solid-color uniform, as aspect that I find to be unusual. Note that she holds a candy container dressed as a rare black baby in bunting.
I have heard it said, “The taller the headdress of the nanny – the higher the social status of the baby and its family.” If that is so, the family that employed this over the top painted-eyed François Gaultier, was at the top of the heap. The fine workmanship showcased in her clothing would rival that of any high-class lady’s couture.
that was employed within the same household, she was not accepted by the members of the downstairs staff as one of their own, as she was thought “too high.” By the fate of simply having to work for a living, and the resulting loss of social status, the governess was considered “too low” for the upstairs residents. So you see, is it any wonder that no child ever uttered the words; “I want to be a governess when I grow up.” Living a potentially lonely existence, chances are a governess’ friendships were kindled and kept burning through letters. This isolation of sorts did not mean that the women did not face the same kind of sexual (and other forms of) harassment that other female staff members endured from both the downstairs staff and the upstairs residents. The governess had really no choice but to handle such situations with a stiff upper lip, because at any time, there was most likely someone waiting in the wings that would be happy to fill her position. The very image of the ideal governess – young, beautiful
and perhaps down on her luck, provided much fodder for nineteenth-century authors, including those who created fictitious characters from Jane Eyre to a host of others. In the tales, the governess is somehow elevated upward, but remember, stories are primarily written to entertain. Yes, in real life, it could be possible that a governess might marry the lord of the manor house, but she never would be accepted in British high society. In other art forms, the two-dimensional variety in particular, the governess is often portrayed by painters of the day. Nearly all are captured on the canvas in an unhappy mood it seems. On other occasions, I have seen them portrayed in their small but very nice living quarters (compared to the other staff members). However, across the English Channel at that very same time, the middle decades of the nineteenth century, things were a bit different. France was a culture away, and a totally different feeling for children, and their upbringing, was expressed there. I am happy to provide you with an
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Right: One of my favorites of the governesses that have been in our hands, and then slipped away, is this very pleasing Eugene Barrois example. She had wonderful clothing, all executed in fine whitework, and exactly the type that a skilled governess would be able to teach her young charges how to make. Below: In this 1883 oil on canvas by the painter Reems, we can see the watchful governess in the background, as the little girl, her bebe doll and carriage are on their own for a moment in a lovely park-like setting. Note that by this date, the governess is illustrated wearing the most commonly found uniform style.
example of the difference, and it is one borne from the top echelon of society. In the 1850s, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert ventured upon a state visit to France as guests of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie. The British royals brought their two eldest children along with them. The youngsters were soon witnesses to the completely exuberant love, and actually just basic interest the emperor and empress openly displayed to their own young son. Further, the French emperor and empress made a point to include the British prince and princess in all of the variety of events that had been scheduled during the visit. In a short time, the French royals came to love Victoria’s and Albert’s offspring as their own. Later, when the came time for the British royal family to return home to England, the young prince and princess openly sobbed, while down upon their hands and knees, begging to the emperor and empress to allow them to stay in France. An obviously shocked Napoleon III and Eugénie tried to reason with the two, explaining that their parents would miss them terribly should they not return, yet their reasoning was met with argument. Both the princess and prince stated that their parents did not care about them and would not miss them at all. Yes, a sad, but very real example of the different attitudes that were present at that time about not only the simple raising of children, but also the degrees of care and love for them. Varying degrees of care for children spilled over to the household staff in France as well, with the life of the French governess being a much different one from that of her English counterparts. Some of the same basic rules may have applied in the running of the household staff, but the governess was in charge of the “family treasure” – that treasure being the children. Simply put, the French possessed much more advanced attitudes about birth control, and as a result had much smaller families in general. Miraculously, they usually had children because they wanted them. In France, an excellent governess was a form of a status symbol for a fine family and she would often become a part of the inner world of that family unit. In the second half of the nineteenth-century, the doll industry was booming in France. Happily for doll collectors, this coincided with the years that the popularity of the French governess was at its peak, ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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Left: Jules Steiner was well known for his waltzing dolls, as they are not only great dancers, they made excellent governess dolls. The mechanical movement works perfectly when you consider the overall gentle movement, the graceful arms that raise and lower the baby and a rattle, and of course, the baby’s cry that emits from the bellows housed within. In this case, the clothing is quite fine and no detail was spared. Rita M. Johnston Collection. Below: Even dollhouse dolls portrayed the beloved governess, as illustrated by this five and one-half inch tall example who stands obediently upon the porch of her employer’s home.
so it was only natural that doll makers would capitalize on such role models of French society. In time, fine shops that sold dressed dolls would offer governess dolls in attendance among the other offerings, because they were oftentimes the perfect table displays for the ever-important baptism, or children’s party. Even several French impressionist painters captured the family governess at work in the parks of Paris. Yet another big difference between an English governess and a French one was her mode of dress. Early on in England, simple street clothing served as the uniform, but it really offered nothing to separate her from any other lower middle class woman. But in France, the governess uniform would take on a whole new flight of fancy, and it was a flight that only the French can pull off. It was not unusual for the uniforms to be very reminiscent of French folk costumes (those familiar to fashion doll collectors) with tall, stiffened head dresses worn along with long capes, or fancy aprons. Various color patterns were common, from pink and white, to red and white, and blue and white was also a popular combination. But one of the most often seen combinations is the all-white uniform that is offset by a red wool cape with black trim, which is also the version which came to be “the standard” by the end of the nineteenth century. It would also ultimately become the uniform that the English would finally adopt, yet make their own by topping it off with a white cap with lace trim. For me, finding a governess doll seems to come naturally, whether it is a fine French fashion example or a simple dollhouse variety. Because I like to display my dolls in vignettes, and the governess offers so much potential in that realm, I am drawn to them. In just doing a bit of research for this article, I scoured a few books and found over ten governesses, in several varieties, but interestingly, not one of them was identified as such. Does the negative stereotype and stigma suffered by their human counterparts transfer 24
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Right: Shown here wearing the classic governess costume that features the red wool cape, is a capable François Gaultier example. Accompanying her on an outdoor adventure are her two young charges – even the family dog is along for an afternoon of fun. Below: No, life was not all flowers and sunny days for a young governess with serious responsibilities, but it is nice to see this very pretty Jules Steiner example in such a beautiful setting – at least for a moment, or two.
to dolls in service? I certainly don’t consider the governess “less” than the doll acting as the lady of the house. We collectors and historians need to open our eyes and our minds, and learn about the world downstairs, upstairs and of course that unusual world found in-between. In that vein, a few years ago I was asked to help come up with theme ideas for then upcoming national doll events. Two out of three of my ideas were used. (I often like to borrow titles from songs for “article inspiration” – if you haven’t already noticed.) The third, and I believe the best theme, was rejected. Of course that theme was “Upstairs Downstairs.” Those in charge of the event rejected the theme because they thought the entire idea “too elitist.” I am definitely not an elitist – I am a realist to be sure, and I do not consider learning about dollhouse maids and cooks, and governess dolls, to exactly qualify as radical thinking. The working people who were represented by the dolls in the dollhouse did exist and they were represented because they were quite important. Is the life of a princess easy to learn about and understand? Sure, why not? But I bet her maid’s life is just as interesting! Funny, the event in question, the one with the rejected theme, would be taking place about right now. It is simply uncanny that a whole new generation is currently learning about the lives of those who lived in that up and downstairs world through the wildly popular BBC television series, Downton Abbey. I am willing to wager that this great show will help entice many into the world of antique collecting, and I am overjoyed about that possibility. In many cases, those people who lived a life in service were far more interesting and accomplished than those they served. I will never forget that, nor will I ignore the important part they played. We doll collectors are quite fortunate in the fact that we can legally “own” a nineteenth century cook, coachman, butler, house or scullery maid – and of course, that top of the heap of household help, the governess. Let’s continue to learn about, and to be fascinated by a doll’s life, whether it is lived upstairs, downstairs or somewhere in between. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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Magic Happens! by Jan Peterson
Photos by Elwyn Peterson
“I found this little doll on eBay and bought her for $12.” The young woman looked very nervous in front of the camera on the Antiques Road Show. Marshall Martin, the appraiser, then told her she had a rare, bare foot French mignonnette whose little red leather shoes alone would go for $500! Isn’t this the dream of every doll collector? Finding that lost treasure for pennies or, even better, for free! My best friend once bought a box lot at an auction for $25 and found a perfect French fashion doll toilette set among the odds and ends. A lovely lady I met in France bought an old trunk loaded with antique bed linens, and as she was emptying the trunk, found a pristine, large Jumeau bebe in original clothes and marked shoes wrapped in a pillow case among the sheets! My friend, Arielle, in Paris, found a tiny French fashion encrier (inkwell set) among the bits and pieces in a box she bought at a rummage sale, and another time, discovered a jewel hidden inside the head of an antique doll she had purchased. I have sighed deeply and only daydreamed such good fortune would be mine…until now! I swear there exists a Hunting and Gathering Fairy who hovers over those who treasure forgotten dolls! Recently, she sprinkled her magic over me and I was happily blessed with my fondest doll collecting dream come true!
This is how the doll looked when new and given to a long-ago child as a First Communion gift.
A close-up shows the doll’s lovely brown eyes and sweet smile.
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Doll’s arms before re-stringing. The unevenness of the coloring plus tiny molding flaws and the vestiges of the original wood peg stringing all authenticate the doll as being antique. A close-up of the doll’s hand. Although surely made by Simon & Halbig in Germany, this early doll does not have the typical hands highly molded with separated fingers found on later S&H 886 & 890 models. The little ribbon around the wrist probably held a sprig of wax flowers or was attached to a mass book or a tiny rosary.
I love almost all antique bisque head dolls, but my favorites are French fashion dolls and all-bisques. Not an inexpensive passion for a public high school teacher! I have patiently collected the correct arms, torso, head, and legs over years to re-assemble a doll I could never afford otherwise. My Simon and Halbig 7 1/2”, mold 886, allbisque Lottie, took me five years to reunite with all her parts that were found separately in such far flung places as Spain, Georgia in the US, Germany and France. I call these little rescues my Frankenmignonnettes because, like the monster of folklore, it took a lot of “digging” to obtain a doll I could never afford to buy fully assembled. One kind of doll I have longed for is a smiling, unmarked S & H larger mignonnette made for the French market during the 1880s. But despite lots of searching, I couldn’t even find the parts with which to begin such a quest. Cue LOADS of fairy dust! In a tiny village in the heart of Burgundy, the local people were having a rummage sale. It was early summer and heavy-duty spring cleaning was still taking place in the homes that are centuries old. Regions like this are called La France Profonde (the deep interior) and are simply oozing with un-spoiled, ages-old charm. They are the best reason to rent a car and just take off on the “yellow” roads. That is how back roads off the beaten track are marked on French maps. My husband and I have had our most wonderful, unforgettable adventures getting lost on these “yellow” roads. The little town in Burgundy has only a little over 1200 occupants and only six tiny streets. The rummage sale (called a bric-a-brac in French) was a happy gathering of people who had known each other their whole lives, plus 28
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Doll’s torso and legs ready for cleaning and restringing. Note the uneven coloration and the painting and irregular molding “flaws” on the bootines and stockings. Most reproduction dolls have a near perfect finish, which is much easier to accomplish with today’s clays and kilns. The doll’s body is also slightly rough to the touch. A body that feels like a bar of soap is almost surely a reproduction.
a few hardy antiques dealers looking for treasures. Most of the doll items for sale on tables in the open air were naked Barbies with impossible hair, little matchbox cars, and board games with missing pieces. Nothing really to elicit more than a stifled yawn. Other items, however, were quite lovely. One was a heavy box full of old linens. A local woman bought it and later was going through it at home to get an idea of what she had purchased. Evidently, someone had just dumped all great-grandma’s old napkins and table clothes in the cardboard box without going through them first. The lady was surprised to find, wrapped in a large linen dinner napkin, a small doll. Not really interested in keeping the doll, she photographed it and listed it on eBay France. And that is where I entered the story! I was spending a lazy morning trolling eBay France and just typed in old doll in French. Not expecting to find anything really, among all the 60’s and more recent dolls, there was a blurry photo that intrigued me. I logged onto that auction and thought I recognized the doll! Could it be? Was it possible the mignonnette of my dreams was listed on eBay for relative pennies! I emailed the seller, who was charming and chatty and she told me all about how she found the doll. She thought it was old because it was dressed in an old-fashioned Roman Catholic First Communion costume, but she wasn’t sure what the doll was made of and didn’t want to undress it to see if it was marked. I couldn’t blame her, and I was happy she felt this way, because even blurry, the outfit looked wonderful. The little doll was listed for ten full days and I was the only bidder. The doll had over 200 hits and no other bids, so I thought I must have been
imagining things. I knew there were excellent reproductions of this model out there. The unlikelihood that such a repro would have been dressed like this and buried among 19th Century linens kept hope alive that this doll was the real thing. But, surely if she was the treasure I hoped she was, other bidders would have noticed her as well. Now, I realize my saving grace was the generic listing (old doll), the blurry photos, and a very generic description. Ten days crawled by and still no other bidders. With four seconds left, I bid a ridiculous amount as “just in case” insurance, feeling sure that no one else was bidding and it wouldn’t matter! The LAST SECOND a second person placed a bid, but thinking no one else was really seriously bidding on the doll, he bid only a couple hundred dollars. The auction ended and bidder #2 had no time left to post a second bid! My doll had jumped from pennies to a couple hundred dollars in that last second! BUT, if she was what I hoped for, she was still costing less than the sales tax would have been had I bought her in an antique shop! Now the second agonizing wait began… The seller knew nothing about Paypal, and it took days to send a wire transfer to her bank in the larger town not far from the village where she lived. Next, there was the wait for the mail to arrive from France! I tortured myself with fears the package would be lost or damaged, or that Homeland Security would inspect it and just throw the doll back into the box, no longer protected by the seller’s careful packaging. That nightmare had happened to me twice before! The days crawled by, and my fingernails got shorter and shorter! Finally, the day arrived! I was too nervous to even open the box! My husband kindly did the honors, and gently lifted the doll out of oodles of packaging materials. He unrolled her from layers and layers of bubble
First Communion Sunday is a one day in a life time event, so textile artist Rhonda King was commissioned to make this adorable coat dress ensemble with matching hat for other occasions. A tiny SFBJ Lilliputian doll wears a coordinating outfit.
An antique gentleman’s handkerchief box makes a wonderful presentation box to display the First Communion ensemble when not on the doll. Fashionable 19th Century ladies decorate the box lid and interior doors.
wrap, making her appear to shrink in size as he did so! The final layer of bubble wrap removed, he handed her to me and my heart STOPPED! She was the doll of my dreams and she was REAL! I spent the rest of the day photographing each detail of her amazing, original costume (full-length pantalets, two petticoats, a pin-tucked skirt and lace trimmed bodice, a tiny snood, and the full-length veil). Only the veil had a little souvenir stain of mouse pee! As was the custom, each layer of clothing was sewn onto the doll for a ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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Front and back views of this model of the doll au naturel.
perfect fit. After a gentle soaking, the clothes were snowy white once more and that is when I discovered the tiny bodice is fully lined and the entire costume is completely hand made of the most delicate linen weave possible. Only the antique silk ribbons around her waist, edging the snood, and used as ties on the veil are melting. However, her lovely outfit was also holding her body together! Her head, arms and legs immediately detached! The old elastic was rotted, so I cleaned her and re-strung her in the traditional peg-strung manner. The snood and
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The interior of the folding box makes a lovely presentation, including a miniature 19th Century masse book and a tiny antique child’s rosary. I found this little cabinet card of a little 19th Century French girl at her First Communion. Her ensemble is very similar to the one that came on the doll.
veil had kept her curly blond mohair wig perfectly clean and in the original set. Her beautiful brown eyes even have tiny pupils and her gentle smile just melts my heart! She measures a tad under eight inches. Her head is a solid dome and she is peg jointed at the shoulders and hips. Her arms, legs, and head still have their original kid lining. She has the more slender, French style body with little molded breasts and a slightly pudgy tummy. She wears molded light blue heeled bootines with tan soles, white long stockings with a blue garter band painted along the top edge, and her hands are straight with separate thumbs. The lovely First Communion clothes are now displayed in an antique presentation box and my doll is wearing an amazing coat dress and jaunty chapeau totally hand made of antique materials by textile artist, Rhonda King. Every time I walk by the doll vitrine in my living room and fondly glance at my girls, my heart skips a beat when my gaze falls on my only-dreamed-of-before, find of a lifetime. Surely the Hunting and Gathering Fairy is in the intensive care unit of the Memorial Hospital for Magical Creatures, recovering from exhaustion!
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The Nancy Ann
Circa 1937, Made in Japan mold dolls Little Miss Muffett 10 (above) and Chinese 33 (center). Photos Loretta Donaldson
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any years ago a young doll collector set about obtaining an antique doll in its original box. This was long before the Internet and doll club memberships. The source of antique dolls in those days tended to be local auctions. As luck would have it, there was a local auction offering a number of dolls. Among the lots were some fascinating little bisque dolls in their original boxes. The young collector knew nothing about these dolls, but there was something very appealing about their blue eyes with the long lashes, the demure down tilt of their heads and pudgy little toddler bodies. The dolls were dressed in detailed little outfits that interestingly were all closed with safety pins. Fairy tales seemed to be the primary theme and there were tantalizing pamphlets in some of the boxes which listed different series of dolls with charming names. The auction began and one lot of sixteen of these little dolls in their boxes finally came up. The young collector eagerly placed the first bid at $1.00 each. The auctioneer begged for a second bid but none was forthcoming. With great disappointment, she watched the lot go back with no sale. Several hours into the sale, the same lot was offered again. She bid $1.00 per box, there was another bid at $1.50 and she raised the bid to $2.00. Going once, going twice… sold-the lot was hers! $32.00 for sixteen dolls in their original boxes. It didn’t get any better than that. I was that young collector. At the time, I knew nothing
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Made in Japan mold Ireland from Around the World Series circa 1937. Note her Nancy Ann Dressed Dolls sticker. Her green skirt has mutated to brown as commonly happens with certain Nancy Ann fabrics and colors. Her molded shoes and socks are clearly visible beneath the flesh colored paint on her legs.
about the dolls except that they were made by a California company called Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls. I was totally smitten with these dolls. Over the course of the next 20 years or so, I would occasionally find them at auction, but they were not plentiful on the East coast, at least not in the venues I frequented. Certain characteristics became obvious - some were jointed, some were not and sometimes they were plastic with painted or sleep eyes. There seemed to be two sizes as well as babies. These variations hinted at production over the course of many years. I preferred the jointed ones with chubby little tummies and short arms and mint dolls that still looked as if they were just made yesterday. The ones with the molded socks painted over seemed to have the most charm. Gradually, my little collection grew. One day at an auction, a fellow attendee and I were discussing the little dolls. She thought there was a book about the dolls and with some searching I obtained a copy of Marjorie Miller’s book Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls published in 1980. The mystery of my little dolls was finally uncovered and what a fascinating story it was. To add to the allure, there were now pictures to accompany the names listed on the aforementioned pamphlets. The wish list was born. With the advent of the Internet and Ebay, I discovered a ready source of Nancy Ann Storybook dolls and my collection continued to grow. About that time, I also had the good fortune to be introduced to my local doll club and subsequently
Storybook Doll Company by Carolyn Vack
These twins are part of a set of Made in Japan mold quintuplets, c. 1937, which came in a basket decorated with organdy ruffles and Nancy Ann ribbon. Although an incomplete set, they were purchased in their rare original starburst box.
A rare Judy Ann mold set called Audrey Ann in Playland. She came in a specially decorated presentation box with several changes of outfits. Photo Loretta Donaldson
membership in the UFDC. At one of my first conventions, I met some fellow Nancy Ann collectors. It turns out I was not alone in my passion for these little dolls. There were annual gatherings, Newsletters and a group of friendly people with a wealth of knowledge! The late Jackie Robertson’s name appeared frequently in my resource information and I had the distinct honor of meeting her at my first Nancy Ann Gathering. She would subsequently co-author a book with Elaine Pardee titled The Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Story Book Dolls 1936-1947 1936-1947, which is now THE “bible” of Nancy Ann collecting. This article is derived from the information in that book, and it is dedicated to the wonderful Nancy Ann collectors I’ve met who so willingly share their knowledge. Let me share with you the story of Nancy Ann and her Wee dolls for Wee collectors. On February 22, 1901, Rowena Haskins was born in Lake County California. She would subsequently attend the California School of Fine Arts, move to Hollywood, and change her name to Nancy Phipps. There she would fulfill a dream of becoming an actress and dancer at Universal Studios, performing in several movies. The last two films she took part in were Broadway Melody and 42nd Street. She was also an avid horse lover and tennis player. The early Sports series of dolls she created were most likely inspired by these special interests. She also had a passion for costume design and she exercised that passion by dressing small dolls for friends. One of her first dressed dolls was given to movie star Dolores Costello and ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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Right: Judy Ann mold Curly Locks 22. On the right a crude mark Story Book Doll mold Scotch 38. There are three distinct mold marks from this first year of production – “America”, “Judy Ann” and a crude version of the words “Story Book USA”. Below: This is the rare clown 62 with molded socks in the original box, c. 1939.
was dressed to match the costume she wore in the movie “The Sea Beast”. In 1936 she moved to San Francisco, changed her name again to Nancy Ann Abbott, and opened a book lending shop. She continued to dress small dolls in designs of her creation and sold them at her book store. There was a demand for her little dressed dolls and her hobby flourished. In San Francisco she would live an eclectic life managing her 22 room Georgian estate, throwing high society parties, riding horses, and founding the San Francisco Orchid Society. After eight months she gave up the book store to pursue her latest dream - the creation of a company to produce small dressed dolls. She partnered with Allan Rowland and opened a shop with four employees. The Nancy Ann Dressed Dolls Corporation was incorporated on February 23, 1937. Ms Abbott would come to be known as “The Doll Lady”. The first dolls Ms Abbott dressed were imported from Japan. These baby and toddler dolls were not unique to the Nancy Ann Company. There were several different Japan mold markings. A doll with such a mark can only be attributed to the Nancy Ann Storybook Company if it is wearing a Nancy Ann outfit. These early Japan dolls can be found with elaborate outfits. She preferred the look achieved by coloring the leg a solid flesh color and dipping the foot in paint to create a dainty “shoe” even with the presence of a molded sock. For some models, the dipping was done higher to create a “boot”. Colors utilized were frequently black, white or silver. Brown shoes were used for some of the Dutch girls and some of the earliest Little Red Riding Hoods had red shoes. Some have painted hair with ribbon decorating a molded top knot and many are wigged. The earliest wigs were wool which very quickly gave way to mohair. Ms Abbott soon became frustrated with the lack of consistent quality and easy breakability of these imported dolls and purchased a pottery plant in Berkley, CA in 1938. There she would refine old German formulas, and develop a bisque doll which was 34
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much more durable. Firings were done twice a month and the unfinished bisque dolls were then sent to the factory in San Francisco. There they would be tumbled, painted, assembled, quality checked and then sent on to the artists’ area where the eyes and shoe paint were added and the dresses created. While baby dolls were prolific in the early years, she would subsequently move away from babies and concentrate on the toddler characters. The earliest Nancy Ann dolls were packaged in a box covered in marbleized paper. These early dolls were slightly larger than the imported Japan dolls measuring 5-1/4 inches tall and retained the molded socks under the flesh colored paint of the legs and molded bangs. There are three distinct mold marks from this first year of production – “America”, “Judy Ann” and a crude version of the words “Story Book USA”. Ms. Abbott wanted to use the name Judy Ann for her dolls but they were unable to trademark the name and so it was discontinued. There are distinct characteristics for each phase of production during the subsequent years of the company. The following chart shows the changes that occurred as production proceeded through the 1940s.
Molded sock Mexico (left) and Swiss, from Around the World Series.
Nancy Ann Storybook Doll Timeline Production Year
Mold Mark
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Characteristics
Packaging
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Made in Japan / 1146-48 / FAN8 / Japan
Molded socks, molded bangs under wig, some with painted hair and top knot, costumes closed with safety pins
Marble paper or Sunburst box
Sticker - “Nancy Ann Dressed Dolls”
Early 1938
America
Molded socks, molded bangs, Nancy Ann silk ribbon on costumes
Sunburst box
Sticker “Judy Ann”
Late 1938
Judy Ann USA Story Book USA crude print
Molded socks, molded bangs
Sunburst box to colored box with small silver dots
Sticker “Storybook Dolls”
1939
Story Book Doll USA
Molded socks, molded bangs
Colored box with silver dots
Sticker “Storybook Dolls”
1940
Story Book Doll USA
Molded socks
Colored box with white dots
Sticker “Storybook Dolls”
1941
Story Book Doll USA
Pudgy tummy - no more molded socks-still short arms
Colored box with white dots
Foil wrist tag
1941-1942
Story Book Doll USA
Change to slim tummy change to longer arms
White box with colored dots
Foil wrist tag
1943-1945
Story Book Doll USA
Frozen leg mold - costumes closed with safety pin or ribbon tie
White box with colored dots
Foil wrist tag
1946-1947
“PAT APP FOR” line added “Nancy Ann” added to mold
Frozen leg - change to florist ribbon on costumes
White box with colored dots
Foil wrist tag
1946-1947
“PAT APP FOR”
Teen jointed leg mold costumes close with snap
White box with colored dots
Foil wrist tag
1946-1947
No mold mark
“Pinch” face mold costumes close with gold snap
White box with colored dots
Foil wrist tag
The rare Audrey Ann marked Story Book Doll 12. She is slightly bigger and to date only found in this style dress in several pastel colors. Photo Loretta Donaldson.
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Pudgy Tummy Wednesday’s Child is Full of Woe 182 (left) and Thursday’s Child Has Far to Go 183 from the popular Doll of Week series, c. 1941. This series continued though the plastic era. Many young girls received the doll representing the day of their birth as a special birthday present.
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There are several other molds that were utilized for specific It is interesting to note that cross-over elements can be series: a 4 -1/2 inch mold was used for the Flower Girl and found as production techniques and mediums changed. For Ring Bearer in the family series. instance, it is not unusual to find a later bisque storybook From 1941-1945, the company produced a 6-inch mold. doll with plastic arms. From a business perspective, these These were produced in three different styles – socket head combinations prevented the waste of any factory stock. with jointed legs, socket head with frozen legs, and the frozen Ms. Abbott’s company flourished over the course of those leg with solid neck. These dolls were used for the Dolls of the first 10 years seeing several moves to bigger quarters. By the Month, Operetta, and Hit Parade series. They have slim waists late 1940’s she was running the largest doll company in the and slight busts. United States in terms of volume producing 10,000 to 20,000 In 1942, the company introduced a 7-inch mold specifically dolls a day! By 1950, the company was producing 2,000,000 for the Powder and Crinoline Series. The first version had dolls per year. Sadly, Nancy Ann Abbot died of cancer on jointed legs but these were quickly discontinued in favor of a August 10, 1964. After a highly publicized frozen leg mold. dispute over her will, her estate was awarded There is one more mold mark that bears to her mother. The company officially closed special mentioning. That is the elusive its doors in 1965. “Audrey Ann.” This was a 5-3/4-inch Nancy Ann Abbott’s foresight and doll which is a chunkier, heavier version business savvy were ahead of their of the 5-1/4 inch doll and bears the time. The pamphlets that accompanied number 12 rather than 11. She was the dolls were a stroke of brilliance. produced for only one year during the They encouraged little girls to become molded sock era. collectors of these dolls and In 1947 the company geared the multiple series provided production to the newly popular collecting goals – as much then medium of plastic. as now. There are pictures of sales They continued to produce counters piled high with the latest plastic Storybook Dolls and added shipment and patrons lined 8-inch Muffie, the elegant Style Show up to get the newest releases and the fashion dolls Miss Nancy Ann in the different doll series. She and Little Miss Nancy Ann. By the end was responsible for a mid-century of production in 1961, the company version of the Beanie Baby craze! Marjorie was also producing dolls in the vinyl Miller describes special marketing events medium, adding 10” Baby Sue Sue to involving the dolls. One of these was a the line in 1956. Information on these fashion show where little girls were dolls can be found in The Encyclopedia costumed in outfits to match the dolls. Pudgy Tummy Babes in the Woods 179 – this set appears only in this mold style and of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls, Vol. 2 by She even successfully weathered World in these outfits, c. 1941-42. Elaine Pardee. War II. The majority of the early bisque ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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storybook dolls have outfits closed with safety pins. However, those produced during the wars years of 1943-45 have their dresses closed with ribbon ties as the metal of the safety pins was needed for war related items. Her dolls were marketed and sold internationally. Many well known department stores had Nancy Ann Storybook displays. Part of the fun of collecting these dolls is finding them with their original price tags - 75 cents for the babies and $1.25 for the little girls! Many times there will be gift cards in the boxes. I have several dolls purchased over the course of two UFDC conventions that were given to the same little girl from different aunts and uncles, all dutifully recorded on the inside of the box lids. Such provenances always add an intangible value for me. In the early days, Nancy Ann produced some wonderful sets: There were boxed gift sets that included a doll with several changes of clothes and the darling Geraldine Ann from Movie Land- a set that included doll, movie props and changes of clothes to create different characters. There were baby dolls in hat boxes and baskets with satin rosebud pillows and lots of ribbon. There were even the five little sisters--Nancy Ann’s unlicensed version of the Dionne Quints. These sets are extremely rare. There are several early series that were short lived and avidly sought by collectors today. The Sports series 70-73 includes Tennis, Sailing, Skiing and Horse Back Riding. The masquerade series 60-63 includes Gipsy (sic), Pirate, Cowboy, Clown and Ballet Dancer. Of interest, Clown 62, never appeared on a factory pamphlet – but he definitely exists as he has been found in his factory original box. The flower series 1-6 was produced through 1941. These include Rose, Marguerite, Daisy, Violet, Lily and Black eyed Susan – one of the few dolls that was produced with brown eyes. The Around the World Series, 25-41 was produced from the earliest Japan molds through the slim tummy period. Additional series included: The American Girl; Family; Seasons;
From the Dolls of the Month series, August When it’s Warm 194 and January Merry Maid for the New Year 187, both with jointed legs and socket head.
A trio of frozen leg dolls, left to right, Going a Milking 126, Pretty as a Picture 124, One Two button My Shoe 123, note her painted boots, c. 1943-45.
Painted eye plastic dolls Topsy 26 and Eva 27 were frequently sold as a pair. These appealing dolls bear a striking resemblance to their earlier bisque counterparts and are jointed at the neck, shoulders and hips.
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A replica of the Nancy Ann Toy Fair display built my father. It provides the perfect stage to creatively display a number of Story Book dolls.
Mother Goose/Fairy Tales; Fairyland; Nursery Rhyme; Dolls of the Day; Dolls of the Month, in Powder and Crinoline, Operetta and the all time Hit Parade. In addition to dolls, Nancy Ann also produced a line of doll furniture from 1940-1942. These items included boudoir pieces, chairs, love seats and beds. They are found in silver dot, colored boxes with white dots and occasionally in white boxes with colored dots. Most dolls came packaged with a brochure. These changed over the course of the years to reflect the current production line. Special box inserts were created for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Christmas and birthday celebrations. Nancy Ann dolls appeared in magazine ads for Ciro Perfume and Kodak cameras. McCalls produced a pattern to create Nancy Ann furniture at home. There was a club where aspiring young collectors could receive letters from their favorite characters. In another marketing move, special cabinetry was produced for little girls to display their dolls. These came in two, three and four shelf models. The company also produced their own doll stands in three different styles. The focus of the dolls, however, was always the costuming. The earliest dolls tend to have the most detailed costuming. Panties, separate slips, finely decorated bonnets – all in a tiny outfit only 2-4 inches long. Fabrics and trims were chosen with great care. The French imported ribbon that decorated the outfits is one that is unique to Nancy Ann costumes. Later dolls had florist style ribbon and less intricate detail than the early dolls. A study of the clothes reveals insight into how the pieces were cut and pleated in long pieces and then separated to facilitate speed of production. I think it is safe to say that every Nancy Ann Storybook doll dressed as a girl had a headpiece. This could be something as simple 38
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as a ribbon to some elaborate bonnet, hat or scarf as appears on some of the Around the World series. Each year saw slight changes to the costumes creating a seemingly limitless number of dolls to collect. Box colors tended to complement the costume fabric. Shoe paint coordinated with the costumesilver for a bride and Cinderella, high top black boots for One Two Button My Shoe and black or white for most other styles. It is always fascinating to find a doll without identification and then set about determining just who she is. There is another captivating facet of collecting these dolls. One can find an incomplete doll or set and with enough patience and networking find the missing item to create a complete doll. Certain dolls retain similar characteristics of costuming over the course of their production years, even though fabrics and trims can change. I am always amazed at the ability of long time Nancy Ann collectors to recognize these subtleties. Shortly after I joined the Lancaster Red Rose Doll Club, I was asked to do a program on Nancy Ann dolls. I had noticed a picture of a doll house in the shape of a shoe that Nancy Ann used as part of her display for the 1941 Toy Fair. I had a brilliant idea that I shared with my father: could he build me a replica of that shoe? With only a small black and white photo for inspiration, he was able to build a life size version for me and it was the centerpiece of my presentation. That shoe has since traveled to several cities being a part of a Nancy Ann gathering and part of a UFDC display. I never dreamed of the friendships and fun that shoe would engender when I first challenged my dad to create it. Today, the value of the dolls is definitely driven by condition. Early, mint in box dolls or sets are the most appealing to collectors. The ideal doll remains in its original box with the proper tag or sticker attached. The outfit should
appear “crispy”, unstained and unfaded in condition and preferably never removed from the doll. Some of the fabrics used commonly faded, greens to brown and blues to purple. The earliest dolls, which exist in far fewer numbers, generally command higher prices than later dolls with condition again playing a big part. The rare series produced for relatively short periods are also highly sought. For more information on dating and identifying Nancy Ann dolls, I would direct you again to the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson. They provide a pictorial guide from the earliest to the latest dolls, illustrating the body styles, mold characteristics, wigs, fabrics and packaging. There are hundreds of color pictures of the dolls in each series. There is another recently published booklet by Lorry Donaldson titled Made In Japan Dolls Dressed by Nancy Ann 1936-1938. This booklet concentrates solely on these wonderful earliest dolls. There is a post script to the Nancy Ann story. In 1966, the company was purchased by Albert M. Bourla who continued to produce dolls under the Nancy Ann Storybook name until 1973. In 1975 the company was closed
but the company name was retained. In 1998, he attempted a comeback with a proposed series of 52 costumed dolls to be produced in limited numbers and based conceptually on the original dolls. Reportedly, only the first four costumes were ever produced and the attempt was abandoned. The company was offered for sale. I recall seeing it offered on Ebay as a “Buy It Now” auction. In 2003, Mr. Bourla sold the company to sisters Claudette Buehler and Delene Budd who produced their first Storybook doll in 2005. It is with great respect for the many dedicated Nancy Ann collectors that this article is written. Many have spent years acquiring and studying these diverse little dolls. More importantly, they have shared that knowledge with relative newcomers like me. Hopefully, readers will be drawn into our Storybook land and acquire a new appreciation of these charming little dolls with so many fascinating stories to tell.
An example of the darling furniture series produced by the company. This is Love Seat 1002. It also came with a matching chair.
Unless noted, photos by Andy Ourant REFERENCES: Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls, Marjorie Miller, Hobby House Press, 1980 The Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls, Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson, Collector Books, 2003 The Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Doll, Volume 2, Elaine Pardee, Collector Books, 2009 Made in Japan Dolls Dressed by Nancy Ann 1936-1938, Loretta Donaldson, 2012.
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Another French China Doll? B
by Estelle Johnston
eing curious about a large china doll head I believed I had never seen elsewhere I looked through books and promptly discovered it had been shown in the Merrill’s Handbook of Collectible Dolls in 1969, and subsequently in the Madeline Merrill book, The Art of Dolls 1740-1940, on page 111. I had spent some weeks working with Dick Merrill on the editing of this book but had not paid much attention to that particular china at the time. The photograph, after all, was in black and white and did not show the extraordinary red/brown color of the hair or the fine painting of the features. However, I was also puzzled by the unusual arrangement of the sew holes on the shoulder plate – note the two center holes rather close together in both the front and the back of the shoulder. Then I noticed on page 85 a marked china head with the same arrangement of four sew holes across the front of the shoulder plate. This doll was identified as a Jacob-Petit. I began to get a bit excited as we know there are so few examples of this maker in existence – or so it seems. I began to look through all the research books on chinas such as Mary Krombholz’ valuable The Pictorial Reference Guide For German Chinas, of course the Coleman books, Francois & Danielle Theimer’s The Encylopedia of French Dolls – and all the other important sources of information gathered over more than sixty years of collecting and studying antique dolls. As far as I can determine all German china dolls had only two or three sew holes on the front and on the back of the shoulder plate. NEVER FOUR. To be sure, some of the Schlaggenwald lady and girl dolls have an extra two holes, a total of six, but these extras are placed at the top of the sculpted arms at the shoulder. The height of the shoulderhead is 6” and the total doll measures 24”.
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A very faint mark inside the shoulder plate.
The doll is pictured in Madeline Merrill’s book, The Art of Dolls 1740-1940.
Is the sew hole evidence enough to determine that these dolls are French and by Jacob-Petit? Could this be a peculiarity of Jacob-Petit dolls, even an eccentricity? Or another way of setting these heads apart from the enormous German productions? More research is needed. But I believe it is so. To think that this particular doll head with its vivid center-parted molded hair and nine ringlets circling the long neck but ending above the shoulders, as well as the very detailed sculpting and painting of the features, particularly around the mouth and eyes could now be listed not as unknown but as a generally unmarked work of Jacob Mardoché is very exciting. The first example I know of in print appeared in the Merrill’s Handbook of Collectible Dolls, but the second example is shown on page 37 of Rosalie Whyel’s The Rose Unfolds, 1996. Two more have appeared in different Theriault catalogs. Of the marked JP dolls the light brown reddish hair color has appeared several times in print. This shade of brown in chinas is rather unusual. Other brown-haired
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dolls of German or Danish origin are more often of a darker shade or tend toward a blonde tint. We know from the Theimer research that Jacob Mardoché filed a patent in 1845 for the first use of porcelain in dolls’ heads in France. He had previously worked at Sevres as a painter and at least by 1830 he was using the name Jacob-Petit professionally. In 1833 he established his own porcelain factory for the production of porcelain figures, of which dolls heads were a tiny percentage. In 1834 he won an honorable mention and in 1839 Bronze Medal at The Paris Industrial Products Exhibit. Nevertheless he continued to have financial problems. In 1849 he was awarded a silver medal for two new patents and also established another factory in Fontainebleau with a partner, one Jacquemin. He dissolved various partnerships in 1861 and died in 1868, so one wonders if ill health as well as debts had plagued him and affected the porcelain business for which he had formerly been praised for both its creativity and immense diversity.
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17” Incised Jumeau with creamy bisque. Bl. eyes and gorgeously painted lips. Beautiful doll beyond belief. $7,250
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THE HEDWIG DOLLS Our diverse American culture brought to life by Gail Lemmon
The first dolls were 14-inch painted eye composition dolls made by Ideal, the same doll used for their Mary Hoyer dolls. Anelia painted eye doll. Courtesy Frances Edmonston Hannah painted eye doll. Courtesy Frances Edmonston
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y passion for modern dolls has grown from the historical and cultural insight they provide. After finding that special doll the treasure hunt continues as you search for clues from the doll’s past. When collecting modern era dolls you will find so many of them portray historical figures, actors, actresses, and characters from literature. One such group of dolls are the “Hedwig Dolls”, created from the pages of children’s books written by Marguerite de Angeli. Marguerite de Angeli was born in Lapeer, Michigan on March 14, 1889 and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 16, 1987. She was also an accomplished musician and singer but her greatest recognition came as a bestselling author and illustrator of children’s books including the 1950 Newberry Award winning book The Door in the Wall. She wrote and illustrated twenty-eight of her own books, and illustrated more than three dozen books and numerous magazine stories and articles for other authors. Lapeer, Michigan honored her by renaming the library in her honor on Aug 22nd, 1981 and she is a member of the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame. Marguerite was a truly remarkable and talented women well ahead of her time in her efforts toward social reform. The de Angeli books depicted the lives of struggling minorities and taught tolerance for other people from different ethnic backgrounds. Marguerite is considered to be the first author to address the issues of cultural and racial prejudice in a children’s book. They included Amish from Pennsylvania Dutch country in Henner’s Lydia (1936), FrenchCanadians in Petite Suzanne (1937), African-American in Bright April (1946), the disabled in The Door in the Wall (1949) and many more. In her autobiography Marguerite wrote that she wanted to show children, “It’s not who you are that counts, it’s what you do with what you have that matters!” An inspirational thought we should all live by. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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The second group of composition dolls made by Arranbee had sleep eyes. Left-right: Anelia, Elin, Cecilia, Lydia and Hannah. This was the same doll used for the company’s Debuteen. Suzanne Swanton Collection
At some point in our lives we have all been so taken with a character from literature or film that we wondered at the idea of bringing them to life. So it was for Marian Poe, a friend of Marguerite’s and a doll collector. Marian suggested that it would be wonderful if the children in Marguerite’s books could be depicted in doll form. Both Marguerite and her publisher, Doubleday, were pleased with the idea. The dolls were produced during the late 1940’s and early 1950’s as promotional items used by the book salesmen and could only be purchased through Doubleday. Marguerite’s friend, Hedwig Ryglewicz, a very accomplished seamstress, offered to costume the dolls in outfits depicted in the books, thus the name “Hedwig Dolls.” The two friends headed to New York’s doll manufacturing district to find an appropriate doll. They settled on two different dolls. The first was a 14-inch doll with a five-piece composition body and painted eyes made by Ideal, the same doll used for the early Mary Hoyer Dolls. The second doll also had a five-piece composition body and sleep eyes and was the same doll used for Arranbee’s Debuteen. Now it was up to Hedwig to dress the dolls bringing to life the characters from Marguerite’s books. She would quit her job and spend more than two years costuming the first 100 dolls. After carefully studying each character and selecting just the right costume to create, it was back to New York, this time to the garment district to select the perfect fabrics and trims. From the simple Amish dress of Lydia to the elaborate Polish costume of Cecilia, the workmanship and attention to detail in each costume is amazing. The costuming was very accurate right down to the type of trim and the number of buttons used. In addition Hedwig would custom designed mohair wigs recreating the style worn by each character. 46
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Lydia
Cecilia
Hedwig Ryglewicz created each doll with the same skill and passion that Marguerite de Angeli put into her books and illustrations. She produced the de Angeli character dolls for a period of 20 years. In all there are nine different dolls: Lydia, a Pennsylvania Dutch (Amish) child from the book Henner’s Lydia (1936); Suzanne, a French-Canadian girl from the book Petite Suzanne (1937); Tadd, from the book Copper-Toed Boots (1938); Yonie, from the book Yonie Wondernose (1944); Hannah, a Quaker girl from the book Thee Hannah (1940); Elin, a Swedish immigrant from the book Elin’s Amerika (1941); Anelia and Cecelia are Polish girls from the book Up the Hill (1942) and April, an AfricanAmerican girl from the book Bright April (1946). The six dolls most commonly found are Lydia, Hannah, Suzanne, Elin, Cecelia and Anelia. The two boys, Tadd and Yonie, are the hardest to find. April, an African-American child, is also rarely seen. Hedwig and de Angeli had a hard time finding an appropriate doll with a brown complexion so they settled on an inexpensive hard plastic doll produced in the 1950’s. It is said that they were never happy with the quality of this doll so very few where produced. The total number of dolls produced by Hedwig is not known but it is thought that fewer than 100 complete dolls may exist today. Most of them in private collections or treasured by Marguerite’s friends and family. Aside from the low production, part of the reason they are so hard to find is the lack of markings on the dolls themselves. The original, plane cardboard boxes have end labels and each doll came with a wrist tag. The round wrist tag was marked
Hannah
“Hedwig Dolls, Registered Authorized Characters from the Books of Marguerite de Angeli,” on the reverse side are sketches of the four original dolls Lydia, Hannah, Suzanne and Elin. In the absence of the box or the wrist tag, which are most often lost or discarded, the dolls are unidentifiable unless you are familiar with them and their costumes. This is a common problem with dolls such as these or the composition, international dolls and Thief of Baghdad dolls produced by Molly-E. Molly-E produced cloth dolls but their composition dolls were purchased from other companies and then dressed by Molly-E. When I first encountered a Hedwig doll I thought it was a Molly-E international doll. They both used Arranbee ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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The plain box in which the dolls came in had an end label identifying them as Hedwig dolls.
Each doll originally came with a round wrist tag.
dolls so it is an easy error to make. I was pleased with my find but when I realized it was a Hedwig I was thrilled and my excitement soared as I learned more about them. Many times collectors will find these dolls and identify them as a Mary Hoyer or Arranbee Debuteen that has been redressed. Then the doll is undressed and the collector diligently searches for an original outfit when in fact they have just removed it. In order to preserve the Hedwig dolls and others like them it is very important that collectors become aware of them. They are not only beautiful collectors items but also part of our history and culture. In researching these dolls I feel like I have come to know Marguerite and Hedwig and have been inspired by them. I have learned so much, not just about dolls, but about the people behind their creation. Collecting dolls is a satisfying hobby and can be a rewarding investment, but if you take the time to learn the story behind the doll you will find a greater appreciation and learn that their value goes beyond a monetary one.
Suzanne
Hedwig Article Resources 1. Doll Reader Article, August/September 1983 by Frances Walker 2. Doll Reader Article, May 1988 by Ann Bahar 3. Doll Reference website www.dollreference.com 4. Lapeer District Library website: www.deangeli.laperr.org
Special thanks to Frances Edmonston of Sonoma, CA and Suzanne Swanton of Saginaw, MI for photo’s of their dolls and to Janelle Martin, Fictional Dept. Head, Marguerite de Angeli Library in Lapeer, MI. 48
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olls with original wardrobes give us a wonderful view of child fashions in different periods. Gladdie came out in 1929 just at the beginning of the Great Depression and her clothes reflect a change in the dress of little girls. Dresses for little girls had been becoming shorter in the years before the 1920s. The stand up neck collar ended in the teens. In the late 1920s the skirt hems of American girls were knee length and sometimes went well above the knees. Matching pants under the dresses became popular through the 1930s and into the early 40s. During the Depression less fabric was used in little girls’ dresses and a straighter line and kimono sleeves were more popular. This Gladdie is 20 ½” (52 cm) tall. She has a biscaloid head, blue glass inset eyes and an open closed mouth in a smile, which shows her teeth and tongue. Her lips are a lighter orange red Her tongue is a deeper red. She has brownish blush above her eyes and a cheerful red blush to her cheeks. Her molded painted hair is a softly airbrushed light brown. Her head is marked:
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left has a slight bend and the right has an almost 90° bend. Her knees are blushed and her elbows have a slight blush. She is in excellent condition. Her left eyebrow is worn and there is some paint lifting under her right forearm. Gladdie’s underwear consists of a rayon onesy with lace trim at the leg openings. There is a back opening with a snap closure. She has a very plain cotton slip with machine sewn hems at the edge of the neck and armholes. It also has a back opening with a snap closure. She also has a white cotton half slip. She has short rayon white socks and cream colored cloth slippers with ankle straps which close with a shoe button. There is a buckle and bow on one toe. The other shoe is missing its ornament. They have cardboard soles. Her best dress is a T shaped cream silk seamed up the sides and under the short kimono sleeves. It has a pleated net collar. There is a back opening with a single snap closure. The French seams are sewn by machine as is the turning of the back opening. The sleeve edges are selvage turned once and sewn by hand. The dress hem is also hand sewn. There are two short pleats in the front of the dress descending from the neck and emphasizing the narrow satin stripes woven in the silk. The alternate stripes are broad and less shiny. These stripes have many very fine stripes within them giving the impression of light cream and dark cream. For play, Gladdie has a red cotton dress with small squares divided diagonally so half the square is white and half is navy blue. These squares are surrounded by tiny
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white squares. The dress has a large white collar with navy tape binding. Navy piping runs around the short puffed set in sleeves. She wears matching pants under the dress, which allow her to play freely. Her dress fastens in the back with a snap. Because the white collar has a navy tape stripe on either side of the back opening it’s possible the dress is on backward, but it fits well this way and the front opening seems awkward when it’s reversed. All the seams and the hem of the dress are machine sewn. Gladdie’s light lavender print cotton dress is longer. It has short cap sleeves that are cut in one piece with the body of the dress. The print is tiny lavender flowers with fine burnt sienna curling stems on a white ground. Three rows of machine sewn gathers give the impression of smocking. The neck opening is tape bound. The dress is fastened in the back with a small safety pin. There is a small cloth floral nosegay on the left front gathers. On cooler days, Gladdie wears her cream wool knit sweater and matching bonnet, with its crochet ball and loop closure. Tiny pink roses and green leaves go across the yoke, down the front borders and on the brim of the bonnet. There are pink satin bows on the bonnet brim and ties. The bonnet is big on her, but looks fine. Gladdie’s white cotton dress covered with small orange polka dots goes perfectly with her bold coloring. It is made in two pieces. The yoke and sleeves are all one piece seamed under the arms. The skirt is a separate piece, gathered onto the yoke and with a single seam in the back center. The deep ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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hem is machine sewn. There is a fine cotton pleated collar trimmed at its edge with narrow lace. Matching lace edges the straight short sleeves. Although this dress is charming on her it is the only dress which doesn’t fit across her back, so the two small mother of pearl buttons cannot be fastened to their hand sewn button holes. Gladdie has a plain white cotton dress with full ¾ length set in sleeves. The loose neck and sleeve cuffs are gathered in with large stitches made to look like smocking. The neck and sleeve edges are turned with the gathers making a shallow ruffle. It also fastens in the back with a pin. Her favorite summer dress is a sleeveless yellow organdy with a double collar bound in aqua tape. Under the collars is a short yoke and a gathered shirt which comes to just above her knees. The dress fastens in the back with two snaps. The hem and tape binding are hand sewn. With all her short cotton dresses one could worry that Gladdie might freeze in the cold, but she has a wonderful cream flannel and fake fur snow suit. The bottoms were then called leggings and went from a full pant down to a tapered leg seamed down the front, back and sides to fit closely and cover the tops of her shoes. I remember stuffing my dress skirts into the pants to protect them from the snow, but making movement more awkward. There are quite a few gathers to the full pants section, which fit into a smooth waistband which fastens on the left side with a hook and thread eye. The double breasted fake fur jacket, with set in sleeves, has a wide collar trimmed with heavy braid. The buttons are mother of pearl and have two holes. The bottom of the coat and the neck closure are plain flannel. The front of the jacket is cotton lined. The bonnet is flannel, similar in style to the one that goes with her sweater. It has silk satin ribbon bows over the ears and ties with a silk grosgrain ribbon. Of course Gladdie needs sleep wear and hers is a cozy flowered flannel, bound at the neck with the same fabric. It has a yoke top, full set in long sleeves with a self ruffle and a white work ruffle around the neck. It fastens in the back with two snaps. Along with all these clothes this charming child has a pair of cream cotton knee socks and a pair of golden leather slippers, which are a little big on her. She must have been a delight for her original little girl and she remains one today. 52
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AUCTION PREVIEW: Auction Team Breker May 25 Automata
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uction Team Breker will be opening the toy chest on May 25th to showcase a selection of fine French automata drawn from private collections.. Originality of costume is prized by many collectors today, and the forthcoming auction includes a number of fine pieces in their original dress. One of the rarest is Gustave Vichy’s bewitching Japanese Mask Seller with her embroidered silk kimono, amber-tinted complexion and twirling printed-paper parasol. Vichy titled this piece “Marchande des Masques” but she appears in a contemporary illustration as the “La Japonaise”, the latter name reflecting a 19th Century fascination with the Orient. One particularly sculptural Vichy automaton in the auction is the Bust of a Banjo-Player, which replicates in animated form the contemporary bronzes of French sculptor Emile Guillemin. The young musician strums his banjo with fluently-sculpted papier-mâche hands, which he lifts occasionally to thumb his nose rudely at the audience. Another is the charming Clown Conjuror, depicting a boyish character perched on the edge of a four-legged stool. Wearing his well-preserved original silk tailcoat and theatrical wig, he flutters his eyelids and flourishes a silk handkerchief to disclose a yellow-eyed kitten in perpetual pursuit of a white mouse. The auction also includes a Lady Magician by Renou with an unusual transitional bisque head probably by Jumeau. Recalling the tradition of a half century before when stage magicians appeared in exotic robes, she is dressed in a fanciful silk ensemble trimmed with silver-thread and edged in green glass beads. She lifts a paper-covered cup to display a changing sequence of coloured balls and dice. The work of Leopold Lambert is also represented by a dramatic Narghile Smoker from c. 1915. When the bowl of his hookah pipe is filled and the clockwork mechanism activated, the cross-legged figure in original harem pants, velvet jacket and turban delicately sips from his cup, calmly savouring the experience of tea and tobacco amidst clouds of smoke. A cabinet-sized example of French romanticism is seen in the Troubador from c. 1870, with his refined pale bisque head and aristocratic profile. Dressed in original Watteauesque olive and cream satin suit embellished with metal-thread and silk ribbon rosettes, he may be the work of little-known maker Jules Joseph Fournier who won prizes at Expositions Universelle de Paris in 1878 and 1889. Continuing in the same bucolic mood is the Village Fête of the 1880s, in which two ladies, a Polchinelle and a Marquis dance a quartet on a papier-mâché hillside bordered by winding path, fabric flowers and feather ferns. This luxurious clockwork toy has been beautifully preserved for nearly 130 years in its original pine packing case. Another figure from folklore is to be found seated on this unusual German manivelle musical box formed as a miniature barrel organ and designed to be worn on a ribbon around a child’s neck. Reflecting a more modern view of entertainment is another manivelle, possibly by Zinner & Söhne, of two Heubach babies using early wall-telephones in adjoining rooms. One stands on a footstool to reach the mouthpiece while the other holds the earpiece which emits an excited ‘squeal’ from bellows concealed in the paper-covered base! Full details of the auction can be found on www.Breker. com. Musical boxes, mechanical toys and automata can also be viewed in action at www.YouTube.com/AuctionTeamBreker. www.YouTube.com/AuctionTeamBreker E-mail:Auction@Breker.com.
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t their February2nd auction in Paris, Francois Theimer sold this Bebe Jumeau by Carrier-Belleuse, size 16, 36 inches, in all original condition including the dress made by Madame Jumeau for $30,000.
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rare French bebe engraved S. L. (Louis Schneider), c. 1888, 21 inches, wood and composition body with fixed wrists, original chemise, wig, shoes and socks, brought $15,500 at the recent auction conducted by Francois Theimer in Paris.
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10 inch Bru Brevete incised 5/0 (minor flaws), wearing an antique dress and shoes, sold for $7684 during Withington’s April 4th and 5th auction, the first of the new year.
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arked EJ A 10, this pressed bisque head Jumeau with fixed wrists and stamped body, 25-/2 inches tall, realized approximately $14,200 at the March 16th Galerie de Chartres auction.
We would like to thank the following auction houses for their participation: Galerie de Chartres, 10 rue Claude Bernard, ZA Le Coudray, BP 70129, 28003 Chartres Cedex. Email: chartres@galeriedechartres.com Francois Theimer, 4 rue des Cavaliers 89130 Toucy www.theimer.fr. Withington Auctions, 17 Atwood Road, Hillsborough, NH 03244 www.withingtonauction.com
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egarding the D A 6 doll in our February issue, Judy heard from two readers and learned that the doll was made by James Scholly Taft, who had a pottery company with an uncle in Keene, NH. The size 6, 24 inch doll was the only size made, and some are marked “Taft” instead of D A 6. Browsing the Internet for more information about James Scholly Taft, she found another Taft doll for sale marked “x D Taft 1910 6.”
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his pair of dolls is 201/2” tall. Their cloth bodies are stuffed with straw, hands are felt material and hair is mohair. I am not sure what the face is made of – perhaps papier mache, some people have suggested a mask. Their Dutch style shoes (one missing) are very nicely crafted. I hope one of your readers can help, Beryl. Phone 815-732-6068
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an anyone identify this doll? It has a cloth body with bent knees (they are not jointed but he can sit nicely) and cloth arms that are original but have no “fingers.” His features are painted on his very hard composition. He is definitely a boy in original clothes that were much played with. His face is familiar to me but I just can’t place it! He is 12” tall. Thanks, Dee Domroe, email: dollrm@aol.com
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e can always count on Wally and Dee Domroe to come up with some unusual dolls. Being snowed in gave them a chance rediscover some of their “tinies” including this little 5” painted bisque little girl in her original box dated l933. The tag on the doll as well as the box identifies her as Marion Kinzie, the first white child born in Chicago in 1804. The doll was a souvenir sold at the 1933 Chicago World’s Exposition. Initially, I was doubtful about the claim of being the first white child born in Chicago, but when I did some research on the Internet it proved to be true. Marion’s father, John Kinzie, was one of the first European settlers to settle in Chicago which was founded in the 1830s. Prior to that time the area was inhabited by the Potawotomi Indians. A plaque marks the site where the Kinzie Mansion once stood in Chicago. Thanks Wally and Dee!
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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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Wind-up toys on display at Toy Worlds Museum Basle
Toy Worlds Museum Basle
Special exhibition of moving toys from the past 100 years
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or 100 years wind-up toys have been delighting children all over the world. With their cars, motorbikes, airships, animals and teddy bears, Schuco, Tippco and Günthermann are surely among the most-admired and well-known early German manufacturers. The early toys were often made completely from tin and could be found with elaborate and detailed lithographs. There were also dolls with porcelain heads on tricycles or bicycles and much more. They were later joined by figures and animals clothed in mohair or other fabrics. In this exhibition, running until October 6, 2013, all of the different types of wind-up and battery-operated toys are represented. Through 70 short films beamed onto glass panels placed alongside the individual toys, visitors can enjoy seeing the funny and versatile movements and sequences which the displayed toys are capable of performing. For more information visit http://www.spielzeug-welten-museum-basel.ch
es Rubans Aubergines, a UFDC Region 16 International doll club, is hosting the first Paris Fête de la Poupée October 23-28, 2013. The club is celebrating its 20th Anniversary by inviting doll collectors from the international community to join them for 5 days of intensive doll study, bilingual program presentations, special exhibits, city tours, a show and sale and camaraderie. Doll collectors from Australia, Italy, Germany, the UK, France, Canada and the US are registered for what promises to be an exciting event. The Fête de la Poupée has been scheduled to correspond with the opening of the renovated, Musée de la Poupée and the presentation of the special exhibit Poupées de Mode du Second Empire featuring, among other antique fashion dolls, Chiffonnette and her legendary trousseau by Sylvia MacNeil. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the doll world of 1860s Paris with Samy Odin. They will be escorted to the famous Marché Aux Puces by the intrepid traveler and Paris expert, Marshall Martin. Programs will be presented by members of Les Rubans Aubergines: Janet Gula, UFDC 2nd Vice President, Margaret Kincaid, Lynn Murray, Samy Odin, Lori Santamaura and guest speaker, Loretta Nardone, UFDC Secretary-Treasurer. Through their varied programs, a common thread has been woven, demonstrating the significance of dolls to industry, trade, art and social history. A small number of select dealers in antique dolls from the US, France and Germany have been invited to present an exhibit and sale. With 50% of registered participants from Europe and 50% from other countries, the club hopes to engage more doll collectors and further international interest in their parent organization, United Federation of Doll Clubs, Inc. For more information, visit the clubs website: www.lesrubansaubergines.com or follow all the news of the Paris Fête de la Poupée on Facebook. To register email your name and address to: samy.odin@noos.fr ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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SHOW REVIEW
Gaithersburg Doll Show, March 2 and 3
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or collectors, the March Gaithersburg doll show signals the approach of springtime. Saturday’s opening saw a large crowd of eager attendees eager to dispel their cabin fever. On Sunday the UFDC Learning Room offered lectures and displays of Effanbee’s 1937 Historic Series, Show White dolls, china dolls and civil war dolls. All this in addition to doll appraisals, restringing service and hourly door prizes, and of course quality dealers offering antique and vintage dolls and related merchandise. The next show will be held June 1st and 2nd at the Gaithersburg, MD fairgrounds.
K & R #526, 18”, $4200. Ann Lloyd: email: alloyd@nni.com
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Margaret Gray Kincaid, email: margaret.kincaid@gmail.com
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Parian with wardrobe, $2200, Marion Maus, email: mmausantiques@ gmail.com
Incised Jumeau $4500, Bru Jne 8 $13,850 and French fashion, $3,095. Gigi and Sherry, email: gigisdolls@aol.com
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Early German teddies. Oma’s Toy Box, Grandma’s Attic, Joyce Kekatos, email: bwpoma@verizon.net email: joycedolls@aol.com
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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.
2/1-6/22/13. Musee de la Poupee - Paris. Ethnicities Dolls Reflecting People New Exhibition. 01 42 72 73 11. www.museedelapoupeeparis.com. 4/20-10/6/13. Basle, Switzerland. Special Exhibition. Spielzeug Welten Toy Worlds Museum Basle. www.toy-worlds-museum-basle.ch.
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2-4 Philadelphia (Essington), PA. Doll & Bear Convention. Ramada Airport Hotel. Terry Quinlan. 805-687-8901. 2-6 Stevenson, WA. Convention & Show. Old B Dolls with Patti Ulrich. Skamania Lodge. 503-556-2441. 3-4 Vallejo, CA. Doll Show. Vallejo Fairgrounds. Nancy Jo’s Doll Sales. 925-229-4190. (F) 925-229-5369. www.nancyjodollsales.com. 3 Vineland, NJ. Dollhouse & Furniture Auction. Bertoia Auctions. 856-692-1881. 4 Atlanta, GA. Annual Atlanta Doll Club Luncheon. Marriott Atlanta. Shirley Davis. 770-381-5040. 4-5 Chicago, IL. NADDA Annual Doll Show & Sale. Embassy Suites. National Antique Doll Dealers Association. 847-678-4000.
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4 Dover, NH. Doll Show & Sale. Dover Elks Hall. San-D-Over Dollars. Trudi Googins. 603-868-7039. 4 Fullerton, CA. Doll Show & Luncheon. The Crowne Plaza. Nancy E. Cooper. 714-449-9796. 4 Maitland, FL. Annual Doll Show. Maitland Civic Center. Greater Orlando Doll Club. 407-678-5678. bkeenbauch@cfl.rr.com. 4 Oklahoma City, OK. Doll Show. Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Expo Hall #11. Kyle Productions Unlimited. 405-810-1010. 4 Ottawa. Doll Show. Ernst & Young Centre. 613-825-9326. 4 Salt Lake City, UT. Doll Show. Utah State Fairpark. Crossroads. www.dolls4all.com. 4 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Al Bahr Temple. Mini Doll Friends of Southern CA. Gloria Osborn. 619-298-2447. Globob31@gmail.com.
10-11 Westminster, MD. Frizzelburg Annual Yard Sale. Laura Turner. www.frizellburgantiques.com. 410-848-0664. 410-875-2850. 11 Batavia, NY. Doll & Bear Show. The Clarion Hotel. Saturday’s Child. 585-265-1226. 585-506-7948. 11 Bremerton, WA. Doll Show. Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside. Marie Adair. 360-779-9806. 11 Columbia, SC. Antique Doll Show. Knight SE Doll & Bear Shows. 803-783-8049. www.KnightShows.com. 11 Kimberly, WI. Doll Show. Tanners Grill. Enchanting Dolls of the Fox Valley. Sharon Roxanne Wallis. 920-739-0461. dolldiva@new.rr.com. 11 Nazareth, PA. Doll Auction. Dotta Auction Co. 610-759-7389. (F) 610-759-3992. www.dottaauction.com. 11 Santa Cruz, CA. Doll & Bear & Arts Show. The Hotel Paradox. National Doll Festival. 831-438-5349. 14 Oldsmar, FL. “Oh You Beautiful Doll” Luncheon Program. E Lake Woodlands Country Club. Palm Harbor Women’s Connection. 727-812-6502. 16-19 Orlando, FL. Doll Convention. International Palms Resort. Fire-Flies Golden Age of Dolls. 636-825-7584. 17-18 Nevada City, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Nevada City Elks Club. Crossroads. www.dolls4all.com. 18 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Diane Clifford. 858-449-0835. 19 Madison Heights, MI. Doll Show. UFCW Hall. www. DollShowProductions.com. Sharon Napier. 586-731-3072. Michael. 248-399-4345. 19 Mayfield Heights/Cleveland, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Sherwin-Gilmore Party Center. Eileen Green. 440-729-9690. 19 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. Carol Benson. 507-864-3073. 19 New Hope, PA. Doll Show. Eagle Fire Hall. Mark Lehmann. 215-657-2477. Calendar continued on page 60
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Calendar continued from page 58 21 Oxford, England. Fine Dolls & Teddy Bears & Juvenalia. Bonhams. +44 (0) 20 8963 2839. leigh.gotch@bonhams.com. 25 Annapolis, MD. Elan Auction. Sheraton. Theriault’s. 800-638-0422. (F) 410-224-2515. www.theriaults.com. 25 Koeln (Godorf), Germany. Fine Toys & Automata Auction. Auction Team Breker. +49 2236 38 43 40 (F) +49 2236 38 43 430. www.breker.com. Auction@Breker.com. 25 Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Pasadena Elks Lodge. Forever Young Antique & Collectible Dolls. 818-368-4648. 25 Santa Cruz, CA. SciFi & Comic & Game & Toy Show. The Hotel Paradox. National Doll Festival. 831-438-5349. 26 Gaithersurg, MD. Discover Day Auction. Hilton. Theriault’s. 800-638-0422. (F) 410-224-2515. www.theriaults.com. 27 Annapolis, MD. TEN2GO Auction. Sheraton. Theriault’s. 800-638-0422. (F) 410-224-2515. www.theriaults.com. 31 Dallas, TX. Doll Convention. Hilton Anatole. Kelly Herrington. 972-317-7175.
1-2 Bismarck/Mundan, ND. Luncheon & Doll Show. Best Western Seven Seas Hotel. Bismarck Doll Friends. Ila Marvel. 701-258-7869.
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2 Belleville, IL. Doll & Toy Collectible Show. St. Clair County Fairgrounds Belle-Clair Expo Bldg. Kay Weber. 618-233-0940. 8 Tucson, AZ. Tucson Doll Guild Luncheon. Green Valley East Social Center. Marti Nelson. 520-393-0502. 8 W. Covina, CA. Doll & Bear & Collectible Show. Elk’s Lodge. National Doll Festival. 831-438-5349. 9 Anaheim, CA. Doll Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. DollFestival@aol.com. 831-438-5349. 9 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Marin Art & Garden Center. National Institute of American Doll Artists. niada@niada. org. niadachat@yahoo.com.
9 Sandwich, MA. Cape Cod Doll Show. American Legion Hall. Yesteryears Doll Study Association. Cynthia Burke. 508-697-5781. Jennifer Sweeneyjaide73@hotmail.com.
1-2 Chartres, France. Dolls & Automata Auction. Galerie De Chartres. +33(0)2 37 88 28 28. (F) +33(0)2 37 88 28 20. chartres@galleriedechartres.com.
13 Arcadia, CA. Doll Show. Arcadia Masonic Center. Sandy Kline. 818-368-4648.
1-2 Gaithersburg, MD. Eastern National Doll Show. Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Bellman Events. 410-357-8451. 443-617-3590. InfoDOLLS@comcast.net.
13-14 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auction, Inc. 603-478-3232. www.withingtonauction.com.
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12 Miles North West of Washington DC (I-270) Exit 10 to red light, turn left, follow fairgrounds signs. Hotels: HOLIDAY INN 301.948.8900 HILTON 301.977.8900 Ask for special rates for
162nd Eastern National Antique to Modern Show and Sale in Gaithersburg, MD.
3 International Airports Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) Dulles International (IAD) Baltimore / Washington International (BWI)
The featured speaker on June 2 is Val Star. Hear her educational and entertaining lecture “Antique Dolls: Large and Small We Love Them All” at 1 pm.
Bellman Doll Show. Book hotel 30 days before each show
BELLMAN EVENTS 410.357.8451 • 443.617.3590 InfoDOLLS@comcast.net *LIMITED Number of Toys and Games
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1 Prescott, AZ. Annual Doll Show. Wyndham Garden Hotel. Lynne Shoblom. 928-713-1909. Diane Vigne. 928-308-2644. www.PrescottDollshow.com.
9 Naperville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland. 815-356-6125. kmorela@ais.net. www.napervilledollshow.com.
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1 Montgomery, AL. Doll Event & Luncheon. Arrowhead Country Club. The Montgomery Area Doll & Toy Club. 334-279-8018.
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Members of UFDC will once again present our doll “show and tell.” See the dolls hear the speakers - have your dolly repaired or restrung - win door prizes!
Come join the dolly fun in Hall 4 on Sunday, June 2. All events are free and open to all Doll Show Attendees! UFDC’s Mission: Educate, Preserve and Conserve!
15 Chicago, IL. Doll Conference & Competititon. Holiday Inn Chicago/Elk Grove Vlg. PUDDLE organizers. www.puddlestyle.com. Jane Easterly. 309-299-0486. 15 Westampton, NJ. Dolls at Auction. 700 Highland Drive. Sweetbriar. 410-275-2094. Sweetbriar Auctions. 410-275-2094. 19-23 Durham, NC. Doll Convention. Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Ctr. Down East Doll Show & Conference. www.downeastdollshow.com. 21 Fairfield, ME. Advertising, Toy & Doll Auction. Julia Auction Facility. Andrew Truman or Julie Killam. atruman@jamesdjulia.com. James D. Julia, Inc. www.jamesdjulia.com. 207-453-7125. 22 Beachwood/Cleveland, OH. Luncheon & Doll Show. Hilton Cleveland East/Beachwood. The Cleveland Doll Club. Pat Dutchman. 440-785-4183. 22-23 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Teddy Bear Event. Crossroads. www.dolls4all.com. 22-23 Walnut Creek, CA. Dolls & Collectibles. Rowbear. 831-438-5349. DollFestival@aol.com. 26 Louisville, KY. Madame Alexander Doll Club Convention. Louisville Marriott Downtown. 212-368-1047. 28-29 Darby, MT. Doll & Toy Show. Darby Community Clubhouse. www.bitterrootbabies.com. Kay Schrader. 406-360-7214. 29-30 Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. KCI Expo Center Holiday Inn Hotel. Frasher’s. 816-625-3786. (F) 816-625-6079. frasher@aol.com.
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13 Arcadia, CA. Doll Show. Arcadia Masonic Center. Forever Young Antique & Collectible Dolls. 818-368-4648. 14 Ewing, NJ. Christmas in July Doll Show. W. Trenton Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1. Delaware Valley Doll Club of NJ. Michael Szvetkovics. 609-599-1498. www.dvdcnj.org.
27-31 Washington, DC. 26th Annual National Doll Festival. Georgetown University Conference Ctr. & Hotel. NatlDoll@aol.com. 831-438-5349. 28 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. Carol Benson. 507-864-3073. www.CPromotionsPlus.com. 28 Washington, DC. Theriault’s Auction of the Private Collection of Estelle Johnston. Williard Hotel. 800-638-0422. stuart@theriaults.com. www.theriaults.com. 29-8/1 Washington, DC. Doll Convention. The Washington Hilton. UFDC. 816-891-7040.
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• Toys • Miniatures • Doll Molds • Supplies •
Nancy Jo’s DOLL SALES VALLEJO, CA Vallejo Fairgrounds
May 3-4, 2013 Friday 12 noon Saturday 9 am
Aug 10, 2013 Saturday 9 am
For information send SASE (2 stamps) to: Nancy Jo Schreeder, 305 Robinson St., Martinez, CA 94553 Phone 925-229-4190 Fax 925-229-5369
Website: www.nancyjodollsales.com Doll Related Items • Furniture • Clothes • Bears
WANTED ANTIQUE CRECHE DOLLS Glass Eyes
Call 303-494-9867
HAVE YOU SEEN OUR WEBSITE LATELY?
FRIZZELBURG ANNUAL YARD SALE!! Friday and Saturday
MAY 10 &11 9AM to ?
OUR BIGGEST EVENT with many vendors set up around the store. $10 daily to join us!
WWW.ANTIQUEDOLLCOLLECTOR.COM
PRESENTS
“DOLLICIOUS” DOLL SHOW AND SALE
SUNDAY MAY 19, 2013 Hours: 10 am - 4 pm
MICHIGAN’S LARGEST DOLL SHOW UFCW HALL 876 Horace Brown Drive Madison Heights, Michigan 48071 East of I-75 S. off 13 Mile
Laura Turner, proprietor, 1909 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster, MD 21158. Open Thurs-Sun 11-5 We also carry a quality line of antiques, textiles, furniture and jewelry. 30 years of experience where you can buy or sell with confidence. Call us with your wants, we have an ever-changing inventory. 410-848-0664 or 410-875-2850
Thousands of Antique, Vintage & Modern Dolls, Bears, Clothes, Doll Appraisals and Doll Accessories
A quality group shop specializing in dolls, toys and holidays. Visit our website today!
Info: Michael at (248) 399-4345 or Sharon at (586) 731-3072
Lynne & Di’s Third Annual Doll Show & Sale New Day, New Location
CAPE COD DOLL SHOW
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wyndham Garden Hotel 4499 East State Route 69, Prescott, AZ 86301
Sunday, June 9th, 2013
www.frizellburgantiques.com
Saturday, June 1st, 2013
It’s where you’ll find ads for auctions not in our print edition – where you can sign up for our sneak peek, a preview of what’s coming in the next issue – check out back issues for sale – renew your subscription – view our calendar of events – and so much more!
WWW.DOLLSHOWPRODUCTIONS.COM
Great Door Prizes & Grand Prize Drawing for Charity Lots of Parking! General Admission: $5
($1 off with ad, flyer or coupon)
Lynne Shoblom (928) 713-1909 Diane Vigne (928) 308-2644 www.PrescottDollShow.com www.DollShowUSA.com
SHOW ADMISSION: $5 • CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE $1 OFF WITH AD • Limit One Discount Per Person
Next Shows November 3, 2013 and May 18, 2014
Antique and Collectible Dolls Teddy Bears • Old Toys Accessories • Clothing
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission - $4 With this ad - $3.50 American Legion Hall 20 Main Street (Rt. 130), Sandwich, MA Free Parking • Catered • Raffle
Sponsored by the Yesteryears Doll Study Association Information: Cynthia Burke 508-697-5781 or Jennifer Sweeneyjaide73@hotmail.com A Quality Show in the Beautiful Village of Sandwich, Cape Cod ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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SARA BERNSTEIN’S DOLLS
• 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
106 W. Main St., Carlisle, KY 40311 859-289-3344 10 Sami Court, Englishtown, NJ 07726 Ph. 732-536-4101 Email: santiqbebe@aol.com www.sarabernsteindolls.com www.rubylane.com/shops/sarabernsteindolls
Sherman’s Antiques
& Doll Hospital
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
Hours: 11-4, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or by appointment.
The Doll Works Judith Armitstead (781) 334-5577 P.O. Box 195, Lynnfield, MA 01940
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
Darling Kewpie with Chick
Member of UFDC and Doll Doctors Association of America
www.TheDollWorks.net
ON THE WEB AT:
Edison Talking Dolls WANTED
www.HoneyandShars.com New dolls added weekly
Any Condition Doug Burnett Music Museum
Sharon & Ed KoLiBaBa Phone 623/266-2926 or cell 206/295-8585
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816-210-3684 Edisondoll@yahoo.com
MAY 2013
Custom Made to Order Email: smacmot@gmail.com phone 406-245-7190 leave message VINTAGE CLOTH DOLLS for sale. Hand made in the early 1900’s. Not brand name but all are handmade, hand sewn and clothed. I have five couples – Holland (with wooden shoes), Indian, Hillbilly (maybe Heidi), Black, and Circus. There is one single male doll, he is a Jester. All need cleaning and care. Negotiable, make offer. If you would like more information or pictures, please contact me at marciajacon@earthlink.net. TN location 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 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
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. 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.
Ashley's Dolls & Antiquities
13” Kammer & Reinhardt 5 Pc. Toddler #126 - $750, 21” Kestner Closed Mouth #128 - $2300, Kammer & Reinhardt #117 - $5200, 13” Kestner #167 - $895, 15 1/2” Simon & Halbig #949 - $1500, 16” French Pajama Dog - $395
Billye Harris • 723 NC Hwy 61 South, Whitsett, NC 27377 • (336) 266-2608 • Website: AshleysDolls.com • E-mail: AshleysDolls@gmail.com Visit us on Rubylane.com/shops/Ashleysdollsandantiquities All major credit cards welcome: Amex, MC, Visa, Discover • Generous Layaways • Member UFDC and NADDA
Located in Stoudtburg Village 8 N. Village Circle P.O. Box 705 Adamstown, PA 19501 Currently open by appointment or Sundays by chance
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
Now there are two ways to buy great dolls from us...
Becky’s Back Room
Open 24 hours a day / 7 days a week, visit our exclusive shop at BECKYSBACKROOM.RUBYLANE.COM New dolls listed every week!