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Antique DOLL Collector October 2013 Vol. 16, No. 9

October 2013 Vol. 16, No. 9 $5 95 / $6 95 Canada www.antiquedollcollector.com

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9 1/2" JDK Black "Hilda" Baby #245, perfect even br. tone bisque, br. sl. eyes, molded tongue, 2 upper teeth & great orig. mohair wig, wearing magnificent orig. lace & ribbon Christening gown & bonnet, orig. undies & ant. ivory baby ring.

GREAT orig. bent limb br. tone JDK body. Deep modeling & all "FACTORY" orig. in rare tiny size. Full head markings & "incised" "Hilda". Absolutely DARLING & RARE!!! $3500.

15" S & H #1249 "Santa", gorgeous pale bisque, big br. sl. eyes, fabulous orig. mohair wig, wears gorgeous Fr. ant. burgundy velvet dress, ant. black suede shoes w/pom poms, orig. socks & ant. buret. On orig. S & H clean shiny body. Fully marked head & "incised" "Santa". Great modeling in darling cabinet size!! BEST "Santa" face!! $1575.

12" S & H #908 Character, immaculate pale bisque, bulging blue p/w eyes, 3 early sq. cut teeth, orig. mohair wig in orig. set. Wears great orig. lace dress, orig. leather shoes, socks & undies & darling ant. hat. On orig.

S & H body w/early st. wrists. (paint wear to body). Mold # from early S & H 900 series.

Tremendous presence.

STUNNING!!! $2250.

14" Kestner #152 Child, blue sl. eyes, mint pale bisque, beautiful curly newer hand made mohair wig & orig. Kest. plaster pate. Wears stunning ant. Fr. blue coatdress, vintage hat, orig. blue shoes & orig. socks. On orig. "signed" body. Has the sweetest expression!! Desirable cabinet size & ADORABLE face!!! $995.

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7 1/2" Kestner "All Bisque" Oriental Baby, mint pale bisque overall, br. sl. eyes, o/mo., 4 molded teeth, "swivel neck", full orig. mohair wig. Wears complete stunning "FACTORY" 2 pc. satin embroidered costume, very ornate. On orig. Kestner all bisque bent limb baby body. Has the JDK #243 face, very RARE teeny Oriental all bisque baby. Great addition to any collection.

Amazing & RARE. Was a hit at UFDC Show where I was very reluctant to part with her. She can be yours now & available to those that begged for her while I was there :-)!! A great find!!! $3600. (Chair sold seperately)

16" Rare Steiner B Series Bebe, immaculate mint pale bisque, blue lever sl. eyes, early mauve blush under brows, 2 rows of teeth, magnificent orig. long full mohair wig in orig. set, Bru style & orig. pate. Wearing very fancy "FACTORY" orig. silk & lace dress, orig. shoes, socks, slip, undies & orig. matching hat. On orig. Steiner body, working momma & poppa pull strings & the most beautiful delicately modeled "BISQUE hands"!!!!

This Steiner Bebe is not only RARE, but has it all & is EXTRAORDINARILY BEAUTIFUL!!! $9500.

14 1/2" Early Portrait Jumeau Bebe, mint pressed pale bisque, blue threaded p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, orig. mohair wig & pate. Wears "FACTORY" orig. aqua wool & batiste dress w/ orig. matching hat, orig. undies & orig. shoes w/ rosettes that match dress. On orig. early 8 ball st. wrist "signed" body. Her expression has the essences of innocence. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Only.....$9500.

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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

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POUPÉES DE MODE UNDER NAPOLEON III By Samy Odin

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During the reign of Napoleon III, the concept of Haute Couture emerged. The author’s article provides a look at an upcoming exhibit which explores doll clothing made during this era.

THE BUILDING OF A DOLL MUSEUM AND THE STORIES IT CAN TELL By Lois Cohorst The author’s love of dolls, their stories and provenance led her to open a museum seventeen years ago.

October 2013 Volume 16, Number 9

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Learning About American Made Dolls NEW DISCOVERIES By Ursula R. Mertz

American-made dolls from the early 20th century still possess many secrets that add to our excitement of collecting.

About The Cover

Beginning October 26 the newly reopened Musée de la Poupée-Paris presents the exhibit “Poupées de Mode du Second Empire.” We are thrilled to bring you an exciting preview of this very special display.

A stellar highlight is “Andrée,” pictured on our cover, a Bru whose wardrobe is believed to have been made by the House of Worth. Indeed her wardrobe displays characteristics of haute couture unequalled even by the famed ateliers of the era.

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SEW SWEET ANTIQUE TOY SEWING ACCESSORIES

By Jan Peterson Because sewing and needle work were so esteemed, French toy makers took advantage of a ready market to create miniaturized nécessaries and étuis for dolls.

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2013 UFDC ANTIQUE COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT BLUE RIBBON WINNERS WASHINGTON, D.C. PART 1

Auction Gallery Emporium Calendar Classified

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Quality Antique Dolls by Mail Return Privilege • Layaways Member UFDC & NADDA 1&2. American Folk Art – ca. 1900 historic rare, mint and fascinating! $295.

14” Enchanted Lenci Child – hauntingly beautiful holiday doll, mint with two tags and a tale to tell! $695.

3&4. Toddlers! Very rare and important 16” Horsman Bisque Head Toddlers with fully jointed signed Horsman toddler bodies and ever so playful clothes. $1250 pair.

5-7. 14” Rascally Hertel Schwab ‘172’ Googly – mint rib-tickling imp on fully jointed toddler body with the most captivating roguish modeling ever, cunning eyes and silk playsuit! The ultimate! $5000.

10&11. Very Rare 18” Smiling Simon Halbig 970 Lady – rare sister to the $6000 ‘969’ character, barely open mouth, pw eyes, square teeth, dimpled smile, orig wig and fine antique period attire. $3000

8&9. Stylish 26” ‘Bebe Jumeau’ – luxurious young lady with petal soft bisque, closed mouth, signed body, coil, cork pate and factory wig in original set, typical hidden flaw, a cream puff in her expensive beruffled silk ensemble! $3250.

14. 22” Soulful JDK 214 Character – searching round brown eyes, original hip length honey tresses and Kestner body $595.

12&13. From a 70’s collection two dolls mint and top quality original clothes and wigs of that era: 32” Little Mommy - Block Letter A. Marseille – blue sleep eyes and chunky body $495. 27” French Trade Handwerck ‘99’ – Jumeau brows, signed body silken extravagant bustled ball gown. $575.

15. 17” All Original Kestner 164 – sumptuous Bru-like expression, rich modelling, totally original clothes and shoes. $750.

19. 24” Attic Original ‘Covered Wagon’ - sincere young lady in her girlish pink pinafore over original clothes and her very fine leather slippers plus her twin dolls! $1250.

16. 7-1/2” Miniature ‘Miss Liberty’ – all orig. fancy parian, as found, features mint, silk gown and flat sole slippers! $350.

17&18. 27” Iconic and Rare ‘Morning Glory’ – monumental artistry, fully colored flowers, sensitive brushstrokes, a distinctive portraiture, invisible flaw on plate, porcelain limbs, compelling importance - one you’ll never forget! $6200.

20. ‘Toilette de Ma Poupée’ – French porcelain toiletry set in original pretty 6” x 8” box w/ label and lid. $495.

21&22. 18” Stately Lady in Original Clothes – true china fashion doll with womanly face, luxurious shoulder length snood, wasp waist and 2 part mid-century multi layered gown! $1600.

23. 3-1/2” All Original Doll House Parian Pair - dainty and delicious with perfect limbs. $450.

24&25. 20” Elegant Snood China Fashion – lady body, perfect posture and an expertly executed vintage silk fashion gown rarely seen on chinas. $1100.

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26. 18” 1870’s Necklace China – charming child with porcelain arms, sweet old clothes and a seldom seen molded necklace! $750. 5” Doll House China – mint, colorful and all original! $175.

27&28. 11” Unusual ‘Topsy Turvy’ – featuring one glazed black china w/ black arms and a parian child with blonde hair sharing original clothes! $895.

29. 23” Important ‘Blank Face’ Lady – mid 18th century American fashion in her classic calico fitted ensemble – all mint with the most beautiful face only the love of a child could conjure!

So rare! $1600.

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Quality Antique Dolls by Mail Return Privilege •Layaways Member UFDC & NADDA 30-32. The ‘Yellow Boot’ All Bisque ‘Wrestler’ – the impossible to find version with the rare yellow bootines, plus the larger 9” size and her factory ringlet wig, sensuous face, sparkling jewel blue pw eyes and curvy body – the best possible! $4250.

36-38. 22” ‘Bebe Phenix Steiner’ – A sofisticated choice with immaculate bisque and stunning chiseled features, so arresting!

A standout Steiner with signed body.

An impeccable beauty set against aqua silk couture a bebe for the connoiseur! $5000.

33-35. Magnificent 27” ‘Bebe Douillet’ – a scarce sumptuous beauty with magical jewel like eyes, glistening bisque and mohair hip length angel hair tresses, all drenched in an extravagant high style w/ original shoes! $6500.

42-43. Super rare super quality Brown 10” tall 1907 ‘Size 1’ Jumeau – she has it all – factory wig and chemise beneath the original high style couture ensemble!

A cabinet prize!

Fabulous! $3000.

39-41. The most beautiful 19” Brown Eden Bebe with dramatic pw eyes set in a glowing rich color, good fully jtd., body, with quality factory layers of clothes and great shoes, all mint in the original box! So special! $2800.

Nancy A. Smith Member NADDA and UFDC

Box 462, Natick Mass. 01760-0005 Phone: (508) 545-1424 E-Mail: nasdoll@comcast.net 15” Kestner 167. first owner clothing. $600.

12” Handwerck 79. factory original. $500.

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Tel: 425.765.4010 Valerie@beautifulbebes.com This little Bebe Reclame by Jumeau is pure “dewybisque and big-blue-eye confection!” All JumeauAll over! 9.5 inches and just adorable! Excellent. $5500~ Golden French antique mirrored screen with handpainted embellishments 14” high x 20” wide. $1895

If the spell of an AT has kept you woven into it’s magical web...this is the time to make the spell come true.

This is a magnificent 24” Bebe with a look that simply captivates and renders the onlooker completely helpless.

Stunning ‘Clearwater Blue’ paperweight eyes, powder-fresh bisque, immaculate artistry of lash and brow with tender application of brush-strokes applied in soft pastels. All original save her antique shoes. Fantastic and Rare to find. Please email or call for details and pricing~

Two fantastique Bébés... Left-A sublime 18” first series Portrait Jumeau size 1 with spectacular eyes and completely original blonde mohair wig, necklace and earring, original sea-foam dress and antique underclothing. On original stamped 8 ball body. Ready for display. Non visible issue makes this doll accessible. $6800~ Right-Fabulous Fabulous and perfect early 20” EJ in all original ash blonde wig, and clothing on original chunky marked Jumeau body. Compelling, Huge Espresso Eyes. Lovely original silk and lace dress with ribbon festoons. Antique shoes.

Very desirable look with softly tinted lips and pale but sunny bisque. Simply sublime. $9200~

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Auction Gallery

Preview: Magic, Mystery and Mechanics, Team Breker’s Autumn Toy Auction, Nov. 15-16.

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Magicienne

by Roullet et Decamps

“Le Magnétiseur”

by Phalibois

Mechanical picture clock by Xavier Tharin

Monkey Patissier by Roulett et Decamps

Cleopatra

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n automaton is a “machine which has the form of an organised being and contains within itself a mechanism capable of creating movement and simulating life”. The art of drawing life from inanimate materials has long-held associations with magic and alchemy.

It is, therefore, not surprising that the 19th century public was fascinated by automata that could perform conjuring tricks and illusions. A visitor to the Universal Exhibition of 1878 wrote that the automaton-maker Gustave Vichy “would be excommunicated, at the very least, if the prejudices and laws of the Middle Ages were still in effect.”

Team Breker’s auction of antique toys and technology on November 15 and 16 features an array of automata representing the more magical side of life. One of the highlights is the beautiful Magicienne by Roullet et Decamps with a bisque portrait head produced in a special series by Jumeau.

Also associated with magic is “le Magnétiseur” by Phalibois. Contemporary illustrations suggest that Phalibois modelled his automaton on Harry Kellar’s famous act, the Levitation of Princess Karnac. The lady appears to be in a deep trance as she floats above the hypnotist’s bench. As he lowers his hand, she sinks slowly, her eyelids flutter open and she fans herself as though nothing has happened.

Animals with human characteristics were a popular theme for automata and monkeys were a particular favourite. In this mechanical picture clock by Xavier Tharin of c. 1870 a fashionably-dressed pair of capuchins performs a violin duet directed by their music master, himself a monkey, in green-tinted spectacles.

A dignified Monkey Patissier is the subject of an early Roullet et Decamps piece (c. 1885) which comes from the Decamps family collection. Lowering his leather eyelids and curling his upper lip, the chef lifts the crust of his papier-mâché pie to reveal a white kitten trying to escape.

This full-sized wax figure of Cleopatra with her exotic jewellery and flowing hair embodies the Victorian fascination with beauty and death. The Egyptian queen appears to be sleeping, her breasts rising and falling gently a pair of asps writhe on the velvet cushion that conceals the clockwork mechanism.

The automaton would have been displayed in a wax museum or touring display of the sort advertised by the wax-modeller and doll-maker Charles Meech in 1875 under the title “Meech’s Royal Exhibition of Mechanical and Wax Figures.”

An unusual version of Leopold Lambert’s Narghile Smoker automaton depicts a cross-legged gentleman in exotic Arabian dress, sipping delicately from a tea cup as he puffs away on a traditional water-pipe.

Although the Turc Fumeur is familiar from the firm’s early catalogue, this version from the 1920s was specially adapted with the dramatic eye makeup and music of the period in order to appeal to a modern urban clientele.

The auction takes place at Auction Team Breker, Cologne, Germany on 15-16th November. Additional details of the pieces described here as well as many other highlights can be viewed at www.breker.com or www.yotube.com/ auctionteambreker. Telephone: + 49 (0) 2236 38 43 40. E-mail: auction@breker.com See more Auction Gallery on page 56

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A wonderful pair of 15” papier mache headed clowns in Schoenhut style in all original as found condition.

Elaborately decorated print cotton outfits, the clowns are on 5 piece composition bodies. $875 each Desirable 13 1/2” cabinet sized A.T. Kestner character child on a straight wristed composition body. Pale bisque with blue glass sleep eyes and the much sought after look of the French A. Thullier Bebe but at only a fraction of the price. She is dressed in a fanciful cream colored cotton dress, antique blond mohair wig & shoes. $6500 13” Bru marked Circle Dot/Bru Jne 2. An exceptional example with fabulous peaches & cream bisque, amber paperweight eyes, and a cotton Bebe outfit. Her kid body is still very clean and bright, bisque hands are without damage to fingers, head & shoulder plate have no issues either! $13,000 German Rooster 9 pins container, unfortunately the pins are missing. Fresh from a Maryland estate, the overall condition of this toy is near mint! Purchased from a general line antique dealer I`m afraid he might have left or not seen the 9 animal pins which are probably still in the house? $3500 Lehmann “Paddy & the Pig” German tin wind-up toy, circa 1920`s, in near mint working condition. $1200 An unusually large Dewees Cochran composition character boy in near mint unplayed with condition.

Vibrant coloring with virtually no crazing whatsoever to the composition, his outfit is original and in excellent condition, he stands 17” tall. $1750

14” French Cotton Batting Santa Candy Container w/ original box. Just returned from France and this is one of the treasures we brought home, minimal wear to back of cotton outfit otherwise the piece is as crisp all original as they come! $950

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Poupées de Mode

By Samy Odin

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Pauline, an early French papier mache, possesses a hand sewn wardrobe fashioned by talented domestic seamstresses around 1850-1855.

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oll collecting is so much more than gathering objects for aesthetic satisfaction. This hobby is based on our fascination with human culture, past and present.

In today’s world, where fashion is an economic driving force, it is interesting to ponder the major role it played in our ancestors’ society.

During the French Second Empire (1852-1870) fashion carried even more weight than it does today. Dress codes at the time were very strict; they were followed by high society as well as by the bourgeoisie and popular classes.

Under Napoleon III, the concept of Haute Couture emerged. During this period, a myriad of clothiers prospered; new fashion magazines appeared to satisfy the growing “style” demands of all classes. It is not surprising that, during those two decades, the doll market developed exponentially and children’s magazines, focusing essentially on doll fashions, came into existence.

In preparing the special exhibit “Poupées de Mode du Second Empire (1852-1870),” I focused my attention on crafting techniques apparent when examining doll clothing created during the Napoleon III era. It is an eye opener to realize that, in certain cases, homemade garments can be extremely refined and sometimes even more elaborate than factorymade garments. So-called “factory original” clothes are those which most often deviate from proper sewing procedures. Even though the final result can be spectacular, crafting quality on a Steiner made garment, for example, is inevitably inferior to a Worth-made dress or to a homemade (or rather convent-made) piece of underwear, where the details are so exquisite they tell us their creation required countless hours of expert hand-work.

Collecting fashion dolls of the Second Empire often leads to studying the history of clothing and textiles. The most interesting aspects of garments

under Napoleon III

created for these dolls are techniques used to make them and the quality of fabrics from which they are made. Terminology used at that time to describe textiles, colors and shapes is very inspirational; it helps to explain why these outfits are still so desirable today.

When reading the captions of fashion plates published in French children’s magazines devoted to doll attire, one can find, for example, a deeply somber gray described as “couleur araignée méditant un meutre” (“color -- spider planning a murder”). Other terms, such as “Doupion,” “Guingan,” “Jaconas,” “Poult,” “Shantung,” etc., might not mean much to us today. However, they were common 150 years ago, used and understood by the majority and reflecting a common knowledge that can be preserved, today, through the study and preservation of dolls.

One of the oldest dolls selected for this exhibition dates from the early years of the Second Empire. It has a provenance that makes this plaything quite special. The doll belonged to a French family who owned a plantation in Cuba and was played with in a tropical climate, which several pieces of its clothing suggest. After Cuba, it was brought by the Coustol Genty family to Algeria, kept packed for a few years and then sent to Oléron Island on the French Atlantic coast, where the family moved when the Algerian war broke out. The type of wardrobe

Violette, an unmarked poupeé, has an extensive wardrobe of 20 costumes, some of which were cut from printed fabric sheets distributed by La Poupée Modèle and others home made using paper patterns available through the same magazine.

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Andrée, a luxury wooden body BRU lady in size F, whose original wardrobe is attributed to the House of Worth.

worn by this early papier-mâché-headed French doll is typical bourgeoisie of the time.

Each piece was hand sewn at home by talented domestic seamstresses. They often cut doll garments from leftovers of fabrics used to dress the humans living in the household.

Another interesting doll with a known provenance featured in this exhibition is Violette d’Epigny, a French lady doll with an unmarked bisque head, featured in the Odin collection since the early 1980s. Originally, she belonged to the Deckers, a prominent family from the Pellice valley in Piedmont.

An extensive wardrobe of 20 costumes, some of which were cut from printed fabric sheets distributed by La Poupée Modèle and others home made using paper patterns available through the same magazine, accompany her.

Violette served three generations of girls. The original owner played with her during the mid-1860s, when that youngster was probably learning the ins and outs of sewing through play. The doll was then carefully stored until it was used by a later generation, during the 1920s. At that time, it was perceived as an extraordinary plaything, showed off by the new child, who was aware she owned a very Charles Frederick Worth founded his Paris “maison de couture” in 1858. He quickly became the most prominent fashion designer of the Second Empire.

His ateliers also created doll garments of quality equal to those created for humans.

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Among the classic toilettes of an upscale doll, this mourning dress is particularly becoming, though a somber indication of child mortality at the time. Women who never went into mourning during that period were rare.

Checkered pink cotton is an ideal fabric from which to fashion a spring promenade ensemble.

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Wearing a comfortable day dress cut from cream corduroy velvet, with matching elaborate bonnet, Andrée lies on a desirable dormouse upholstered in deep red velvet. Her lap companion comes from the Martin Company.

special item that enabled playing a different type of game. She and her friends, rather than nursing compo baby dolls from their own era, would pretend they were rich ladies from the old time high society and dress the doll appropriately for different places and occasions they imagined the doll would go. Violette, like many dolls made for the bourgeoisie under the Second Empire, was a perfect gift that encouraged children to play “let’s pretend” games, where aristocracy was perceived as a model, not only for fashions, but also for proper behavior in everyday life.

The last generation who played with Violette, during the late 1950s, didn’t connect as much with this doll as a plaything. Three sisters shared Violette then, but it was hard for them to incorporate such an old-fashioned doll into their childhood games. That explains why the family sold her to our museum. Childhood memories of these three sisters connected with Violette were not meaningful enough to generate a desire that she be kept for the next generation. Their awareness that Violette bore witness to another time was strong, however.

Thankfully, the doll was “saved” by arriving here, even if several original accessories ended up being lost in the process.

Andrée is a BRU that appeared on the collector’s market through an auction house.

The family who was parting with her, a couple of decades ago, orally transmitted information that she’d come from the House of Worth. Unfortunately, no written proof of this statement has been kept. Yet, looking at the crafting quality of each garment, one can immediately tell that this wardrobe displays the unmistakable characteristics of haute couture. The refinement of each ensemble element is overwhelming. Not even the famed ateliers of Mlle Béreux, Mlle Susse or Madame Lavallée-Péronne would have been able to reach the level of excellence displayed by garments preserved in this trousseau. A dozen outfits are contained in the original trunk, where the doll’s name is inscribed on the lid. The trunk itself comes from Moynat, a revered “malletier” (trunk maker), then located at 5 Place du Théâtre Français in the very center of Paris. Today, Moynat can be Fashion under Napoleon III had been extremely daring where bright colors are concerned. This ball gown, made of the most luxurious yellow silk pongé and satin, was certainly meant to be seen!

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The inevitable haute couture bridal gown bears the aesthetic signature of its creator. Andrée’s wardrobe is no exception. Its masterpiece is this wedding gown cut from white silk, beaded with minuscule pearls and having quality lace trim (“ton sur ton”), which flows into the most intricate pleated train. Exquisite headwear with requisite orange blossoms completes the glorious picture.

Andrée’s original trunk, inscribed with her name, was made by Moynat, the oldest luxury trunk maker in Paris.

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This blue wool ensemble bears a hand-embroidered label “J. Marquézy” affixed at the waist. Very well made, it seems to reflect a slightly later fashion, likely from the end of the 1870s. Did this spoiled doll receive an extra outfit as her time as a plaything waned?

proud of its status as the oldest such luxury business, active in Paris since 1849.

Andrée seems to have lived a sheltered life. She was evidently played with, but in a very careful way. One can tell many accessories are now missing, such as hats, shoes, fans, purses, mirrors and other unique knick-knacks that add flavor to any doll wardrobe. Nonetheless, the outfits remaining in Andrée’s trunk are spectacular! Even the simplest piece of underwear is a masterpiece. Each ensemble is definitely intended for a young adult. No dresses in the style of the Mode Enfantine are found with this set of clothes. Andrée is a grown-up model who sports, with great elegance, only trendy garments from the Second Empire’s last years through the mid 1870s. From her “Descente de lit,” made of the finest lingerie fabric, to the bright yellow silk ball gown; from her summer dainty ensemble to the winter coat lined with soft wool and trimmed with fur; from her colorful promenade gowns to the dark mourning toilette and deep blue city coat, Andrée is as spoiled as any high society doll of that generation could be.

Looking at Andrée sporting her toilettes, one immediately thinks of Impressionist paintings that represent the Parisienne so well. An elegant demeanor, enjoying the comfort of her apartment, walking Paris’ streets during the day, visiting with friends in the afternoon, attending a ball or opera in the evening. Certainly, this is an easy and abstract cliché to invoke with respect to fashion dolls of that generation. Yet the Parisian atmosphere that they exude is anthropologically correct. Who more than Charles Frederick Worth personifies the spirit of haute couture under Napoleon III? The fact that such a celebrity made doll dresses signifies the importance these dolls had for society at that time.

Their role was substantial, both as teaching tools and also to symbolize the social status of children who were given such treasures. Emulation always has been a stimulating force for economies. Through the wardrobes of play dolls, a couturier such as Worth was investing in the future. He taught high standards to young souls who would, eventually, follow his lead in fashion matters, once they got to be the well-behaved and elegant adults that society expected them to become.

Today, interest in lady dolls from the second half of the 19th century is at its peak. We collectors find very creative ways to demonstrate our enthusiasm Very often original wardrobe pieces could be worn separately, or paired with others, as is the case with this summer piqué dress, sporting a short-sleeve bodice, draped in a cashmere shawl and topped by a large-brimmed felt hat. Perfectly suited for a leisurely stroll in the garden picking flowers.

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Flounces are gathered on cords. Pinked-out along the botton and accented with tiny, punched dots.

Rich box-pleated ruching is employed with good effect on the elegant pagoda sleeves.

for such a “hot” topic. The last doll that we feature in this exhibition shows how creativity can play a major part in our collecting experience. Sylvia MacNeil is a master in this domain; she has been creating the most incredible wardrobe for her well-known Chiffonnette. Naming her doll after the one that taught readers of La Poupée Modèle to sew for their dolls, Sylvia demonstrates how it is possible today to create pieces of clothing that can equal, in beauty and quality, the best doll garments of the past. Her philosophy is simple: observe and study antique doll clothing, choose appropriate fabric and trims, follow antique patterns, sew in a way that respects techniques used by our ancestors and get it done!

Of course, such extraordinary talent and good taste are gifts that not everyone is fortunate to receive. Nonetheless, Chiffonnette delivers the lesson that there is always something more, something better, that can be done to preserve Second Empire dolls’ heritage.

Pendent fringe is set along the edge and bordered with black velvet.

Editor’s Note: The Musée de la Poupée exhibit “Poupées de mode du Second Empire” (1852-1870) opens on October 26 and continues until February 1, 2014.

Acknowledgments The author wishes to express his gratitude to the following individuals who contributed to this article: Madame Malard, Claudiane and Richard Jacquet, Sylvia MacNeil, Anne Juliach, Lori Santamaura and the staff at Musée de la Poupée-Paris.

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2 & 12. 15” Parian type with glass eyes, cloth body, leather arms, antique clothes, black boots old but not antique $395 3 & 13. 16” German fashion, no marks, orig. lovely white leather fashion body, 2 mends one arm, o/w body excellent, blue sl. Eyes, clo. Pouty mouth, 2 piece antique silk taffeta dress made by hand, antique hat, ant. shoes, orig. mohair wig $650.

4 & 30. Rare glass eyed tin head doll, marked only “Germany” in very nice condition for a tin head – has a little paint loss on side of nose and a larger spot back of head, celluloid hands $150.

5 & 14. 14” F & B marked Baby Dainty, compo & cloth, all original except shoes, minor paint loss top head, rest of compo very nice, dress a little faded $95.

6 & 15. 21” Heinrich-Handwerck beautiful girl, bj body, gorgeous deep blue eyes, one hand shows some repair $395.

7 & 16. 5 1/4” all bisque Kestner #130, 2 strap shoes, textured socks, black sl. Eyes, long curls $225.

8 & 17. 5 ½” all bisque Kestner 208, white spot one cheek that you don’t notice when looking at doll $225.

9. 5” all bisque Kewpie, orig. sticker on chest, marked bottom feet $95.

10. Str. Leg walker Ginny, brown eye lashes and eyebrows, all orig, brn. Eyes and brown hair in braids $125.

11. 8” str. Leg walker Ginny all original and tagged $145.

18. 8” BKW Alexander 1961 Tennis player all orig. $150.

19. 8” str. Leg walker Alex, original navy taffeta dress with red and white stripped apron, panties match apron, repl. shoes and socks $145.

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20. 23” Horseman compo. and cloth baby marked E.I.H. Co. Inc. Looks like Baby Dimples, but not marked as such. Dressed in lovely smocked romper and matching bonnet, very, very light craze, beautiful doll $150.

21. 5 ¾” all bisque character shown in one of the Blue Books as a Kestner character. Glass eyes, reddish/blonde braids, impish grin, marked 156 Germany 4 $250.

22. 4” all bisque Kestner #208, Prize Baby, orig. label on chest, original dress $195.

23. 20” Alexander compo. and cloth Little Genius, all original except replaced shoes and socks, very minor crazing, caracul wig, brn. Eyes $120.

24 & 32. 25” Kestner mold 214, blue sl. Eyes, long curl h.h. wig, arms, hands light repaint $595.

25. 14” Alexlander Maggie, original outfit tagged, red taffeta skirt, white cotton blouse, repl. panties, bows on shoes missing, red hair $145.

26 & 31. 8 ½” French FG as bread peddler , all orig. (dress shows wear) in new “store”, includes ant. blue enameled cooking utensils, plus crockery plate and mug, basket, papier mache arms and legs, 1 arm mended $450.

27 & 33. 11” Bahr and Proschild cabinet size toddler on 5-pc body, such a sweet face, has one lower eyelash that is darker black than the other lashes. It is not a crack or other damage. Body looks “scrubbed”, one little finger off. Marked 678 and BP in a heart, minor wig pulls one side head $275.

28 & 34. 17 ½” hard plastic Nancy Ann Style show doll, head band matches decoration at neck of dress, spot back of skirt, o/w lovely, all orig., hair in orig. set $250.

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The Building of a Doll Museum and the Stories it Can Tell

By Lois Cohorst

Left: The author’s friend Truman Dailey from the Missouria tribe left Lois this 1830’s deerskin dress belonging to his grandmother. The child is playing with Plains Indians dolls. Backgrounds painted by the author.

Above: Late 1700’s English woodens

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A rare wooden doll with original wardrobe and provenance, i.e., a letter written in Finnish by the first owner in 1824.

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have been in love with dolls for years, but it was after I grew up that I began to enjoy the art of the dolls. It was the stories, the provenance and the mysteries that go with them, like “Who had this doll and where has it been?” I began to collect.

As doll lovers know, doll collecting is either a recessive gene or a contagious disease, neither of which can normally be cured, so my collection grew. In 1996, I decided to put my dolls in a vacant Ben Franklin dime store in the town of Marysville, Kansas and make it into a museum.

I began to realize that I was basically only equipped with a collection that was not particularly of high dollar value, because I did not have high dollars. I also had little experience and only a limited amount of doll knowledge; not a good resume. But I was determined. I propped myself up by remembering that I had taken exhibit classes at the Kansas State Historical Museum, and as president of our local historical society, I had organized our local 1891 courthouse into a museum, and when it comes to a lack of knowledge, I am a fast learner. I thought, “I can do this!”

With pure grit I entered the vacated dime store that I had chosen for my dolls, and with great effort tried to imagine it as a museum. After assessing the situation, my next dismal question was, “Whatever was I thinking?” About that time my friend Ed appeared. He knew what I had planned, and he looked at the empty building and asked, “Are you going to need some help with this project?” I thought, “Boy am I!” Ed and I began the daunting task of cleaning and planning.

He started the carpenter work and tried to follow my haphazard museum plan of stacking two dioramas under the fourteen foot tall ceilings. Two dioramas stacked nicely leaving about two feet of closed door storage at the bottom for boxes, and about four feet

Rare papier mache kitchen doll, c. 1870.

A group of German chinas enjoy a get together.

Rare papier mache couple in ethnic costume.

Sitting on top of a display is this lovely papier mache with alligator trunk and wardrobe.

on top for standing items. The top was a perfect place to set rocking horses, baby buggies, peddle cars, doll houses, and trunks. The west wall had housed booths during a few previous cafĂŠ years and the booths provided ready-made spaces for our displays.

Ed worked on the carpentry, I planned the exhibits, and it was fun. We ended up with 100 eight foot tall dioramas, mostly divided into two stacked displays, each four feet high and four feet wide. These displays were for dolls in various situations, all with storytelling themes. We arranged the museum chronologically beginning with the early 1700s and leading to the later artists’ dolls. Since the dolls were mostly not of high value, we made full use of the storytelling by arranging dioramas into history. I researched each doll,

Cloth dolls by Izannah Walker.

prepared backgrounds to match the themes, and stocked the dolls with accessories. Later, the dolls grew to include rare and valuable items.

The museum began with Native Americans, the OtoeMissouria, who lived in our area of Kansas from 1855 to 1882.

These dioramas were single displays, about ten feet tall and separate from the rest of the museum. And then came the history. Stories of the tribe, how, where, and when they lived were documented by Truman Dailey, a dear 100 year old friend from the Missouria Tribe. Yet, I had very few artifacts.

While we were putting the museum together Truman passed away leaving me regalia, tools, and clothing.

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A kitchen scene displays two early wax over papier maches and an elderly poured wax couple.

Rare papier mache kitchen doll, c. 1870.

German dolls gather for a tea party.

The boy Kamkins is slightly older than his sister and was made before the Great Depression.

authentic clothes accented the displays and represented the storytelling explaining the tribal beginnings. An example of the story follows: The Otoes were originally Sioux from the Great Lakes area. When the Sioux Nation became so large that dissention developed, the tribe divided. The offspring moved south taking the name of the KANZA, meaning South wind People. Anyone living in Kansas would understand why they chose that name. The wind does blow as witnessed by Dorothy and Toto. The Kanza lived between the Topeka and Kansas City areas.

For the People, the split was not a happy one. The two tribes hated each other to the death. After the Kanza left, the remaining Sioux also traveled south along the Great River, the Mississippi, careful to avoid their worst nemeses, the Kanzas.

When they reached a danger point, they turned west.

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Tribal families split off to form their own villages. The Iowa family settled in what is now called Iowa, the Omahas in what is now Omaha, and the Poncas settled with the Omahas.

Several others traveled west to the Dakotas where they are yet today. Remaining members thought they would settle in the corner of the four states now known as Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri, but they ran into problems within their tribe.

A chief’s son fell in love with another chief’s daughter.

He offered his bride price and was rejected, which forbade the romance. Forbidden fruit is usually only an incentive today, and it worked the same way in the days of old. The girl became pregnant, and tribal fathers banished the pair according to their rules. The entire tribe became involved in the dispute, and the two left taking the boy’s extended family with them. They named their People the Otoe, meaning among other things, those who love, because of their original problem, and they set their village to the south of what is now Omaha. The girl’s family called themselves the Missouria, and they moved down-river to what is now the state of Missouri near the present town of Marshall.

Over a period of about 300 years, the Missouria was pushed west and nearly annihilated on the Missouri River

Skookum pueblo.

German automaton

Left: Schoenhut dolls gather around the piano. The doll dressed in white was formerly in the Dorothy Dixon collection.

WPA dolls of Christopher Columbus and Queen Isabella.

by enemy tribes. The few survivors walked north to Omaha and rejoined their old tribe, the Otoe. The Otoe took pity, and merged their tribes into the Otoe-Missouria. In 1855 the tribe moved from Omaha to the Kansas-Nebraska territorial line, receiving their government annuities at Marysville, KS. Finally, they left Kansas for Indian Territory in Oklahoma in 1882, where they are yet today.

From the Indian displays the museum switches to pioneers doing the laundry in a 1901 salesman sample washing machine that operates by hand. A salesman sample wood stove heats irons for doing the ironing, a self constructed indoor clothes line dries wet clothes, and the display comes complete with storytelling.

The French dolls are represented by SFBJ and Bleuettes, at a carnival; Simon & Halbig, Kestner, Handwerk and Heubach dolls are having a German tea, and dolls of the thirties – Sonja Henie, Shirley Temple, Buddy Lee, Dewees Cochrans, Deanna Durbin and others – are busy in a sewing room. A couple of English style mid-1800 wax-over dolls join an older couple of poured wax in a kitchen. A complete set of presidents’ wives

Above: Philadelphia babies as dressed as the shoemaker’s elves.

from Mdme. Alexander’s collection arrive at a ball dressed in their inaugural gowns, some with their presidential husbands from Effanbee Company.

Jack in the beanstalk lands on the ground as the giant comes through the ceiling in hot pursuit, a display which is loved by all ages. WPA dolls fill two large cabinets with couples from the fifteen states that complied. Works Progress Administration dolls include marionettes, puppets, and historic couples, wooden and paper maches, all making great storytelling.

Mary McEwin’s dolls appear in a home band with singers, pianos, and several types of instrumentals. A large wax-over doll portrays the miller’s daughter and tries her hand at spinning straw into gold. She is accompanied by a magical Rumplestilskin, and a spinning wheel with provenance from a book listing every owner since it was new in 1824, including me.

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The Pennsylvania unit of the WPA made these Three Little Pigs.

The author has collected several of these rare wax over composition dolls

by Mary McEwen, c. 1910-1930s.

Barbie hangs out with Elvis and James Dean at the soda fountain.

Punch and Judy show. The puppet theatre is turn of the 20th century.

displays. Rare Biedermeiers exhibit well, as do the papier maches from the 1700 and 1800s. The newest doll is a Robin Thompson hand carved black artist doll. The Creche dolls are attending a street market in an Israeli village of long ago, French fashions occupy an ornate dressing room, Punch and Judy act out in a turn-of-the-century puppet stand, and the Ninja Turtles test the memory of most every young man who tries to name them.

We have added many rare acquisitions, but not without a story for each. Every doll is carefully researched and represented with its proper history.

After sixteen years, the museum is reasonably complete with its 100 displays, and I don’t know how many dolls, at least that is what I tell my husband.

Putting a museum together was the highlight project of my life. It was never profitable nor did I expect it to be, but I learned far more than getting two college degrees, and the enjoyment was tremendous. However, because of the economy and the museum expense, I’ve also learned that supporting it is the biggest of all museum problems.

I doubt that I can keep it much longer in this present economy, but it has been a great ride.

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18th century French chest from Burgandy ca 1895....

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On top - sweet brass candlesticks $45 and old tintype in frame $35.

Antique French Lotterie “A Tout Coup on Gagne” 16” long, 13” tall $1695.

Old lecturn with chained bible 5-1/2” tall...

London $195.

Early King’s Rose child’s tea set - teapot 3-1/2” tall, open sugar and 3 handless cups and saucers - $250.

2 old Steiff kitties 4” tall jointed necks - no buttons $35 each.

2 German Christmas Trees - 10” and 8-1/2” $195 and $295.

Painted table and pair chairs - table 5-1/4” tall x 6-1/4” long $195.

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Learning About American Made Dolls

New Discoveries

By Ursula R. Mertz photos Christopher Partridge

Louis Amberg & Son of New York City In 1915, a young American doll industry was trying to meet the German competition. Imported dolls with bisque heads had dominated the market. Their heads were breakable. American companies were offering dolls with composition heads, claiming it was a nearly unbreakable material. Around 1910, some of the larger German manufacturers had introduced so called character dolls, which were also imported to the United States. When the proprietors of the Amberg firm of New York City looked around for inspiration for their own lines, they decided to copy some of the German bisque character heads. The company was not alone in this endeavor and they were certainly not the first. Collectors are familiar with the German firm, Kammer & Reinhardt’s baby No. 100 and Heubach’s Coquette. Several American companies copied these two examples.

One of my early finds had been a 12” little doll that bore the Amberg mark and 1915. She was not in perfect condition, but she looked like a real little girl. As many of these character dolls have very distinctively modeled hair, it is fairly easy to trace them back to their German origin.

My research revealed that my little girl’s head had been copied from an infrequently seem example produced by the Heubach firm (see “Heubach Dolls,” by Lydia Richter (c) 1989, page 83).

Just recently, this same girl but in a 17” size joined my collection. On this larger size one can better appreciate the excellent, deep modeling of hair and features. Finding her certainly wets one’s appetite to go and discover additional examples of these early character dolls.

Two Amberg dolls copied from a German (Heubach) bisque character. Left: 17” marked: 387.

Right: 12” marked: L. A. & S. © 1915 – Both have composition flange heads and short arms, cloth bodies and limbs, jointed at shoulders and hips with inside disks.

Here one can more closely examine the well modeled features and hair. The eyes have concave pupils, which gives them a more realistic look.

The smaller doll’s features are not as clearly defined.

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Leda Doll Co. 1917 – 1919 and later Another doll with beautifully modeled hair and expressive features is marked L. D. Co. l914. She apparently was not copied from a German example. In the Coleman Encyclopedia, Volume II, it lists the Leda Company. There is no information available to prove that the doll in question was sold by Leda.

During those early, formative years of the American doll industry, some firms did not last long. The Leda Doll Co. may have been one of those that did not succeed or was absorbed by others.

Having so little information on hand on a doll of such excellent quality should not discourage collectors from including it in their collections.

17” Marked: L. D. Co. // 1914 (markings set inside an oval). Composition flange head. Plush body and limbs ending in white felt mitten hands and feet. A same fabric skirt tacked on at the waist and a belt create the impression of a jacket. The collar is a replacement.

The doll is jointed at shoulders and hips.

This larger image shows off to better advantage the deep modeling of the hair and the lively expression of the face.

E. I. Horsman Co., of New York City.

The Horsman Company was an old, well established firm, acting as importers and manufacturers of dolls and toys. Among their offerings were cartoon characters. A strip called Lady Bountiful first appeared in 1902 and was created for the Hearst Newspapers by Gene Carr (1881-1959). The story dealt with a rich lady that was trying to reform street urchins. The group in question consisted of four boys and one girl, one of the characters being a black boy.

With their ad in the trade journal Playthings, dated June 1915, the Horsman firm introduced their Gene Carr Kids, designed by famous doll sculptor, Bernard Lipfert. They are a jolly bunch with round eyes and wide, toothy grins. Looking at them, one cannot help but smile. For all five the same head mold was used.

Individuality was created by the facial decoration. Two had closed eyes. Their names were Mike, Jane, Skinney, Blink and the black boy was called Snowball. The white kids from this group are fairly easy to find in today’s collector marked. It is Snowball that I would like to feature here. Some minor cracks in the face do not detract from his appeal. He is all original right down to his black felt slippers.

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This 13” tall Gene Carr Kid was called “Snowball.” His head is marked E. I. H. © 1916. Sleeve label reads: Gene Carr Kids // From New York World’s // “Lady Bountiful” Comic Series // MFG. By E. I. Horsman Co. N.Y. He has a composition head that was sewn unto the cloth body. Hands are also composition. Cloth body and limbs are jointed at shoulders and hips with inside disks. All original.

Who would not enjoy that lively, toothy grin?

American Character Doll Co., New York City Not too long ago, a friend raised an interesting question. Her all original blonde toddler mama doll was marked “A Petite Doll” and the dress was tagged “Curlilox.” Could this be a look-alike Shirley Temple baby?

We do have proof that the American Character Doll Company tried very hard to partake in the phenomenal success of the Ideal Company with their Shirley Temple. Ideal had been granted an exclusive license to produce this doll. In the October 1934 issue of Playthings, American Character had placed a full page ad showing a doll that looked very much like Shirley Temple, with her wig of long corkscrew curls and a dress decorated with, we assume (no color ad) red polka dots and red trim at the edges. She was called: “Sally’s In the Movies.” The ad further stated: “Millions of children will see Sally Joy in her new picture with Shirley Jean Rickert and every girl will want a doll like this. It has character, reality, charm, appeal. Typical Petite doll quality and value.”

We do not know how successful American Character was with their look-alike Shirley Temple called “Sally’s in the Movies.” No advertising for their “Curlilox” toddler is on hand. The elaborate effort the company took with their Shirley look alike and the dress tag on my friend’s doll seems proof enough that they tried one more time to cash in on Ideal’s success. Does anyone have more information?

18” American Character Co. toddler “Curlilox.” She has a composition flange head and limbs and a soft stuffed cloth body. Blonde mohair wig with molded hair underneath. Blue tin sleep eyes, open mouth with two upper teeth, dimples in cheeks.

Peggy Montai collection.

Back view of Curlilox showing the markings Petite Doll and dress tag marked Curlilox.

Peggy Montai collection

Full page ad placed

by American Character in Playthings, dated October 1934, advertising their Shirley Temple look-alike “Sally’s In the Movies.”

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Cameo Doll Products Co., Port Allegany, PA

13” Little Annie Rooney, no marks on the doll. Pin: © K.F.S. (King Features Syndicate) // 1928 //Little Annie Rooney.

Rim of pin: Parisian Nov. Co., Chicago, Sole Mfg. Licensee. – All composition, fully jointed. Painted features and hair.

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Joseph L. Kallus was the owner of the Cameo Doll Company and created the doll that is up next for discussion. Her name is Little Annie Rooney, and she is a cartoon character. King Features Syndicate introduced the strip in 1927, and it had a successful run from 1927 to 1966.

Just like Little Orphan Annie, Little Annie Rooney was an orphan that traveled with her pet dog.

Little Annie Rooney comic book reprints appeared around 1938, and that may have been the reason that Mr. Kallus created a Little Annie Rooney doll at that time. She was offered for sale in a Cameo catalog that is from about 1942. The doll must not have been very popular, as she is a hard to find item, particularly in all original condition. This is hard to understand. Her lively expression and stance make her very appealing.

Noteworthy to point out is that the doll’s hair which is in all original condition was air brushed on with black paint and has a soft edge. Airbrushing creates a very thin layer of paint, which makes Annie’s hair look more gray than black.

Her deep blue eyes have large black pupils, and a thin white line between her lips indicates teeth.

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Close-up of cloth tag: Little Annie Rooney // © King Features, Syn.

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18” Eugene Barrois French Fashion, cobalt blue eyes, blond mohair wig, pierced ears, dressed in antique mourning clothes $3250.

17” CM German Character #111, French Jumeau body, stationary blue eyes, hairline on forehead and back of right side of head (has been sanded), antique undergarments & shoes, mohair wig $9500 $9500. Now $6950.

23” Lenci Girl all original 109 Series, 1920’s in green felt appliquéd dress & shoes, organdy unders, blonde mohair wig in original style, brown painted eyes, great personality $2995 $2995.

Now $2150.

30” Walkure #6 by Kley and Hahn, mohair wig, blue sleep eyes, piece above left ear glued, beautiful doll $495.

Steiff Beagle, in mohair with original collar, glass eyes $79.

14” B-0 Germany by Swaine & Co, flange head, O/C mouth, blue sleep eyes, left thumb repair $295.

15” CM German Dome Head Fashion #50-4, HH wig, lt. blue eyes, kid body, some body repair $395.

18” Alexander 1953 #2001A Edwardian Glamour Girl, all original in tagged dress, slip, fingerless gloves, bonnet, nylons, shoes & pantie, brown eyes, high facial coloring $695.

21” Papier Mache w/ bamboo teeth, black painted hair, black pupiless eyes, kid body, original clothes $1150 $1150. Now $975. 12” Pink Luster Frozen Charlie, brown painted eyes, great molding on hair, feet & face $525.

15” Rare K * R 114 Toddler with blue sleep eyes, All Original in factory made clothing, HH wig, great molding and coloring $5900.

38” Ideal Peter Playpal all original in Rare blue suit, fabulous condition, beautiful facial coloring $750.

18” Alexander 1954 Margot Ballerina #1550 in tagged tutu, ruffled tulle (elastic as is), pantie with tulle, nylons, shoes, beautiful facial coloring $275.

15” All Original 1954 Binnie Walker #1523, tagged dress w/ belt, panties, pink velvet bonnet, shoes & socks, high coloring $325.

7 1/2” Composition set of Dionne Quintuplets in tagged rompers and bonnets, seated in original cart with names (missing wheels), some crazing on Marie $695 $695. Now $595.

17” K * R 121 Toddler, blue sleep eyes, original mohair wig, adorable expression $850.

16” K * R 116 on Toddler body with original celluloid hands, professionally repaired eye chip right eye, stationary blue eyes, great molding & coloring $1550.

19” S & H 739 on Early 8 ball body, original mohair wig, blue sleep eyes $1650.

21 1/2” S & H 540, blue sleep eyes, mohair wig, sweet doll $465.

19” BP Bahr & Proschild #604 character, sweet face, blue sl eyes, molded o/m w/ teeth, antique clothing and brown HH wig $725; Steiff mohair “Foxy” w/ original collar, no button $67.50; 6” Steiff 1950’s Mohair Teddy Bear, original ribbon, no button $185.

18” CM Etienne Denamur (ED) Paris on stiff wrist Jumeau body, br pw eyes, HH wig, cork pate $3050 $3050. Now $2850.

20” SFBJ 227 with brown jewel eyes, o/m w/ teeth, repainted body, few scuffs on cheeks, antique boots $1150 $1150. Now $995.

Red headed Terri Lee in tagged blue cotton dress, wonderfully painted big brown eyes $225.

Blonde Terri Lee in red tagged dress with red and white stripped collar and sleeves, holds original daisy $245.

16 1/2” Terri Lee in tagged Girl Scout uniform and beret, auburn wig, marked Terri Lee $175.

22” C/M Kestner 11 on kid body w/ bisque arms, brown glass eyes, HH wig $495.

20” Blonde Cissy in 1955 Gold taffeta gown #2098, cape with gold embroidered trim and “diamonds,” “diamond“ bracelet $495.

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by Jan Peterson Photos by Laurie Baker and Elwyn Peterson

“I have more certificates of merit and the best grades of anyone in my class,” pouted eleven-year-old Manon. “I don’t see how knowing how to sew is of any importance to a girl like me!”

So begins the utterly charming antique book Le Trousseau de la Poupée by J. Becour. The little volume, bound in red cloth and embellished with gold lettering on the cover and gilt edged pages, was an unexpected treasure I found at a French auction. The book is in wonderful condition and is undated, but obviously from the last quarter of the 19th Century judging by the clothes worn in the illustrations and the details of everyday life described in its pages. I sat down to read it one winter afternoon, armed with a steaming mug of tea, and couldn’t put it down. Although the book is designed as a primer to teach young girls the skills necessary for becoming a good housewife, it is written in such a delightful fashion I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon. Most books of the era are rather stiff and boring treatises extolling the virtues of obedience, piety and homemaking skills. This little book, however, has a PLOT! It is so cleverly written, that the most uninterested child in the womanly arts would love to read it and would actually want to learn the skills the book teaches.

Manon is the only daughter of a middle-class Parisian family. She is the youngest child with three older brothers.

Her father is a language professor and her mother, of course, remains at home to manage the household. Manon is, to put it mildly, quite full of herself. She takes tremendous pride in her intellectual abilities and is not above bragging about her academic achievements to anyone who will listen.

The story begins during the summer before her last year in elementary school. In order to pass her final exams, she must demonstrate the ability to sew well. It reminded me of my generation being required to take Home Economics right along with algebra. Manon is sent to her grandmother’s estate in the French countryside to spend her summer learning the arts of needle and thread so she will have a chance at passing that part of her exams. Her grandmother lives in a lovely old manor house with her cook, maid and gardener and Manon is delighted to discover her eight-yearold cousin, Nelly, will be spending the summer with her.

The first day at Grand-mère’s home, Mme Rosamond, who is quite wealthy, presents her two granddaughters with sublime bébé dolls with bisque heads, glorious wigs, and lovely

A book the author discovered in a French auction.

Below, an illustration from LE TROUSSEUX DE LA POUPEE shows the girls, Manon and Nelly, taking a sewing lesson from their tutor. Grand-mère watches from the door, as she asks the girls, “Do your know your stitches?”

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A demi-lune table displays a variety of 19th century étuis, a small ornamental case for holding needles and other articles.

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childlike bodies. Mme Rosamond tells the girls the dolls will be theirs to take home at the end of the summer on the condition the girls provide each doll with a complete trousseau. Even though Manon is thrilled with her beautiful doll, she turns her nose up at the requirement of having to learn how to sew. Little Nelly is enchanted by the idea, however, and jumps into the project with great enthusiasm.

Mme Rosamond hires a girl from the village named Annette to be the tutor for her granddaughters.

Annette is seventeen, a lovely young woman, and she is skilled in all the facets of handwork. She visits the manor house three times a week to teach her little charges. Each of the fifteen chapters in the book is devoted to making an item of clothing for the dolls, including full instructions and illustrations.

What is the most fun, however, is reading the adventures and the misadventures the cousins have during their summer with Grand-mère. Grand-mère has a new puppy, Babette, who is full of mischief and an evil cat named Minou (Kitty), who delights in tormenting Babette and in trying her best to relieve the dolls of their sumptuous wigs! A disaster occurs early on when the girls, who were doing their sewing in the garden, lose all the underthings of the finest muslins they have made for their dolls’ trousseaux to a cat and dog fight! Their adventures roaming the beautiful estate, Manon’s incessant and sometimes cruel teasing of the maid, and their helping the gardener pick bouquets for the house and gather fruit from the orchard are interspersed with lessons on making all the basic stitches by hand (Grandmère refuses the presence of a sewing machine in her home). In addition, Annette teaches them to knit, to crochet, to do needlepoint, how to design their own patterns using graph paper, and how to make their own lace trims. Before long, the two bébés the

girls name Charmante and Gracieuse (Charm and Grace) have magnificent wardrobes, including fabulous hats.

Manon has to swallow her words uttered earlier about, “What could a girl from such a little village have to teach a Parisienne?” She has to admit that her doll has a wardrobe that will be the envy of all her friends in Paris when she returns home.

Besides giving full lessons on how to sew, embroidery, make tapestry cushions, etc. the chapters are filled with lessons from Grand-mère on how a young lady of quality performs her morning and evening toilette toilette, improves her mind by reading only virtuous publications (Manon just sniffs at that one!), and learns to keep her own bedroom clean and tidy. Manon goes into full rebellion because that is what the poor maid is for! No amount of pleading, however, will talk Mme Rosamond out of the notion, and an entire chapter is included on how to make a bed, properly dust a room, care for a porcelain toilette service and repair holes in the sheets.

Late in the summer, the girls get their first taste of what life can be like for others when a young mother in

The egg-shaped étui is displayed in a porcelain egg cup. Note the little mirror inside the lid.

Minuscule sewing implements make a wonderful addition to a classic tiny mother-of–pearl French thimble case. Inside are a screw top needle case and awl made of bone/ ivory in the lid and a tiny goldfilled thimble and scissors with a thread winder.

A lovely red leather “coffin” étui displays beautifully with French Fashion doll gloves.

Opening it reveals a variety of tiny sewing implements. The tiny barrel étui was hand-carved of bone/ivory.

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An antique French sewing card with carved bone/ivory implements to use in a toy étui.

This little girl’s classic woven travailleuse is one tenth the size of her mother’s real wooden one.

Inside a long-ago child stored sewing implements as well as items for needle work and crochet.

This miniature trunk étui is made of green snakeskin leather.

A real walnut was used to house these minuscule sewing instruments for a long-ago French doll. The tiny sewing tools include a pair of “mouse ear” scissors.

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dire poverty asks Grand-mère for something to eat for her baby. Grand-mère is as kind as she is wealthy and takes the entire family under her wing. The father is a stone mason who was severely injured in an accident and can no longer work to support his young wife and their four children.

Their eldest is the same age as little Nelly. Manon suddenly gets the inspiration to put the skills she has learned to real use! She proposes that she, Nelly, Annette and Grand-mère make clothes for the poor family. The youngest, Charlot, is only a baby, and the girls delight in making him bibs, booties, diapers, and little nighties. Of course, there is a chapter devoted to each item with instructions on how to make each article for a doll and how to enlarge it for a real baby. As the story ends, together with Annette their tutor, the girls make a lovely frock for the little girl Nelly’s age who has become their friend. Then, with the scraps left over, they create wonderful dresses for their dolls. I found myself actually wanting to try some of the projects as I read the book! Especially the details of how to create a pattern of something amazing for a doll from your imagination or from a drawing using graph paper and a ruler is really tempting!

Le Trousseau de la Poupée mirrors the sewing and other needlecraft skills included in every issue of the La Poupée Modèle, the famous French children’s magazine of the mid19th through the early 20th Centuries. Although shops and department stores such as Au Bon Marché did exist at the time and offered ready-made clothing, most clothing was created at home. Indeed, the sewing and notions departments of Au Bon Marché Marché, the Galeries Lafayette and Au Printemps, Paris’ leading prêt-a-porter stores were among the largest mercerie suppliers in the capital. The pages roses (pink pages) included in each issue usually had a collection of doll clothes patterns on one side of the page and crafts projects on the other side. Young girls eagerly looked forward to each issue and the patterns were used.

It is possible to find antique copies of La Poupée Modèle in used book stores in France, but finding one with the page rose still there is very rare.

The antique French sewing card with carved bone/ivory implements to use in a toy étui added to a homemade doll’s sewing nécessaire.

The PAGES ROSES from the La Poupée Modèle magazine have doll clothes patterns on the front and crafts projects on the back.

Because sewing and needle work and knitting and crochet work were so esteemed, toy makers in France took full advantage of a ready market. Lovely étuis and nécessaires de couture just like those owned by Maman where made in toy size for little girls, and were miniaturized for their dolls! They were made of the same materials as the people-sized sewing sets (usually woven straw and wood) and some were even made of precious materials like ivory and tortoise shell. These exquisite nécessaires and étuis were most commonly given as gifts from one wealthy family to another. The happiness of the child receiving such a gift was usually secondary to the impression of wealth and good taste it made on the child’s parents. This explains why it is possible to find such exquisite little “playthings” still intact with all their little implements still inside . . . the child was never actually allowed to play with them.

Tiny awls for punching holes in fabric, tatting shuttles for make gorgeous lacy trims, minuscule needle cases and crochet hooks were produced in doll size for the smallest French fashion doll. Many of the bone/ ivory implements are less than one inch long. Tiny working scissors were fashioned of steel, but also of gold and silver, as were thimbles so small they could fit a doll’s tiny finger. Collecting these wonderful étuis and nécessaires is a passion for both doll collectors and sewing aficionados alike.

Another example of very popular toy sewingrelated items were the wonderful little boxed sets called MODES. They are often found in antique toy catalogs of ETRENNES, the New Year’s gifts exchanged in France, until the two World Wars ended the custom. These boxed sets sometimes held all that was needed to create fancy hats for dolls, and to make fabric flowers, but the most common were the sewing

When the drawers in the toy dresser chest are opened, they are loaded with items to sew, do needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel work and embroidery!

Little sweet grass baskets were woven and used as little sewing baskets filled with notions for dolls.

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A beautifully boxed child’s sewing set from the prestigious Au Printemps Paris department store. Among the contents is an embroidery project that dates the set to 1907-1908.

sets. They contained a variety of sewing implements, silk threads, embroidery floss, crewel yarn, needlepoint canvases, and printed patterns on both paper and on thin cotton cloth. Obviously, some little girls found the projects too daunting to attempt, because it is possible to find complete boxed MODES still tucked away in French attics and at estate sales. They are like little time capsules of the skills that every little French girl of 150 years ago was expected to master in order to be a respected managère or homemaker. Few modern girls even know how to use an electric sewing machine, but the love of fashion has never gone out of style.

Those of us who collect antique dolls are as intrigued by their underclothing, gowns, pinafores, coats and hats as we are by the doll itself. Recreating such items for our antique dolls is a both a great pleasure and an enormous challenge. It is amazing to understand from reading Le Trousseau de la Poupée that girls of eight and eleven were capable of such feats!

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1. 4 All Bisque position children – 3 with orig. wigs, one with jointed arms (one reglue of leg). Wonderful set, $1,150 2. “Sweet Sue” by American Character, wearing beautiful evening gown, 20”, exc. condition, $395.

Harrison Fisher print, 1912 in orig. condition. Small water stain top of picture, oval frame 15” x 11-1/2”, $225. Children’s high button shoes w/heels, in exc. condition, all buttons, 5-1/2” l x 5” h, $95 3. A Teri Lee with wardrobe, exc. example, $545 4. Early papier mache with written provenance, c, 18351850, 7”, all orig., great condition, $695. Victorian Rattle, c. 1890, 7 metal balls with blue glass clappers, $225 5. Kestner All Bisque in Wicker presentation box, 5-1/2”, blue glass sleep eyes, extra outfit, perfect! $595 6. Art Deco half doll with black hair, arms and hands extended, 3-1/4”, perfect, $225. Half doll with wig, arms and hands extended, Goebel mark, perfect, 4”, beautiful painting of features, $295. Half doll marked Germany, arms and hands extended, 4”, perfect, fancy hairstyle with flowers, $225. Reclining half doll with pincushion and legs, all orig., hand and arms extended, perfect, 7” long, $225 7. Polar Bear “Ivy” by Dean’s Rag Book, England, 18” tall, button in foot, nice condition. $575. Lenci Boy from the 300 series – all orig., often called “The Detective.” Rare, wonderful condition, 17” $2,450.

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All bisque black boy with pig, 3”, perfect, $145 12. Large Heubach all bisque position baby with hands to mouth, unusual pose, 9”, perfect, $795. Large Heubach all bisque laughing position baby, 9”, perfect, $695. Heubach boy snowball thrower, 14”, perfect, $475. Heubach black boy holding up egg, exc. condition, 3-1/2”h x 5-1/2” l, perfect and marked, $345. Heubach toe sucker, great modeling, perfect, 5”h x 5-1/2” l, $795 13. All bisque Victorian Naughty – black boy with swan biting? – rare item, $175.

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WOODEN – late 1600s to early 1800’s, excluding those with religious connotation.

L-R: Robin Wyatt, Karen Close

WOODEN – Grodner Tal peg wooden, excludes head of plaster of papier mache.

L-R: Winner’s name not visible, Carol Cameron, Carol Corson

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2013 UFDC ANTIQUE COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT

WOODEN – pre 1930, hand carved.

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articipation in this year’s competitive exhibits was outstanding, resulting in what may have been the largest display we have seen in many years of attending the UFDC national convention. I am the first to admit that viewing the competitive exhibits always inspires and informs me, broadening my collecting interests and appreciation for the vast array and types of dolls that make our hobby so fascinating.

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the generous members who shared their dolls.

WOODEN – Springfield, Joel Ellis, MasonTaylor, etc.

Kathy Turner

WOODEN – Schoenhut doll with intaglio eyes. Julie Blewis

WOODEN – Schoenhut with flat painted or decal eyes.

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WOODEN – Door of Hope.

L-R: Susan Booker, Christine Jeffrey

PAPIER-MACHE/COMPOSITION – European, glass eyes, excludes milliner’s model type.

L-R: Andrea Morrison, Marina Tagger, Jean Kestel

PAPIER-MACHE/COMPOSITION – European, painted eyes, excludes milliner’s model type.

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PAPIER-MACHE/COMPOSITION – American, excludes milliner’s model type.

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POURED WAX Margaret Kincaid

CHINA/GLAZED PORCELAIN – KPM, Meissen, Schlaggenwald, Jacob Petite, Royal Copenhagen.

L-R: Cecilie Juul Møller, Carol Cameron

WAX COATED OR REINFORCED WAX Carol Cameron JAPANESE DOLL PRE 1920 L-R: Carol Corson, Deborah Frey

CHINA/GLAZED PORCELAIN – with decorated, molded or applied special features in contrast to surroundings.

Catherine Peterson, Jean Grout, Diana Crosby

CHINA/GLAZED PORCELAIN – with decorated, molded or applied special features not painted in contrast to surroundings.

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CHINA/GLAZED PORCELAIN – male, molded hair.

L-R: Kathleen Crescuillo, Catherine Peterson, Alicia Carver

CHINA/GLAZED PORCELAIN – child or infant. Kathy Turner

EARLY GERMAN BISQUE/ PARIAN, c. 1860-1880 – molded hair, special features painted in contrast to surroundings. Kathleen Zell CHINA/GLAZED PORCELAIN - bald head.

L-R: Lois Cohorst, Andrea Jones

CHINA/GLAZED PORCELAIN – Frozen Charlotte/Charlie.

Alicia Carver

EARLY GERMAN BISQUE/PARIAN, c. 1860-1880 – molded hair, special features painted not in contrast to surroundings.

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LEATHER, RAWHIDE OR RUBBER – commercially made. Kathy Turner

FRENCH GLAZED PORCELAIN HEAD FASHION. Double-face, Gail Cook

FRENCH BISQUE HEAD – Jumeau bebe, closed mouth.

Right: PRESIDENT’S CHOICE, Kathleen Zell Below, L-R: Double-face, Gail Cook, Carol Corson

FRENCH BISQUE HEAD – fashion type, stuffed cloth or leather body with cloth or leather limbs. Cindy Kronman

FRENCH BISQUE HEAD – wood, gutta percha, kid over wood or blown leather body.

Leverd & Cie, Cindy Kronman

FRENCH BISQUE HEAD – fashion type, stuffed cloth or leather body, other than cloth or leather limbs.

Bru double-face surprise poupée.

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FRENCH BISQUE HEAD – Bru bebe, closed mouth.

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FRENCH BISQUE HEAD – Jules Steiner bebe, closed mouth.

L-R: Gail Cook, Michael Albanese, Cecilie Juul Møller

FRENCH BISQUE HEAD – other makers, closed mouth. L-R: Gail Cook, Cecilie Juul Møller, Francisca Zucchero

FRENCH BISQUE HEAD – bebe with open mouth.

Julie Blewis

FRENCH BISQUE HEAD – male or female with adult composition body. Gae Ward

In our next issue we will begin the antique competitive exhibit with German bisque head dolls.

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t McMasters Harris July 25 and 26 auction, a 17” R. John Wright “Captain Corey” sold for $12,100 and a 10½” Tete Jumeau size 2 brought $3,770.

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riedbold and Ilsebill, a pair of 19” original 1929-1930 Kathe Kruse puppen dolls, brought $6,780 at the recent Alderfer Auction.

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Joan accepted the award on behalf of the Doll Scholars of Southeast Wisconsin for the Rose Percy Event that her club hosted.

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The most lovely Tete Jumeau from my personal collection. Small firing mark. Wearing fabulous French outfit and hat, orig. French shoes with rosettes, body in exc. condition. 10,500 Thank you to all doll friends for prayers and care when I was so very ill in the hospital. Please keep them coming as I work through this difficult recovery.

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Desirable and hard to find 16” Kestner XI. Straight wrists.

Pale bisque with a touch of rouge.

Blue lawn dress, fabulous French hat embellished with silk ribbon, blue socks, French marked shoes. 5,900

The most beautiful F.G. Block Ever! 16” of bulging blue p.w. eyes, huge kiss-me lips, orig. long platinum wig, orig. French chapeau and blue satin dress, rare all wood body. From my personal collection of 30 years, now it can belong in yours. 12,500

24” Kestner 154, pale bisque, lovely blue eyes, bisque hands and forearms. White lawn dress lavished with beautiful lace. Wears a wreath of flowers on her orig. blonde mohair wig. A wonderful buy! 675

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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.

4/20-10/6/13. Switzerland. Special Exhibition.

Spielzeug Welten Toy Worlds Museum Basle. www.toy-worlds-museum-basle.ch.

5/27-11/24/14. Austin, TX. First Ladies Collection series by Madame Alexander Exhibit. Great Hall. www.lbjlibrary.org/exhibits/ first-ladies-collection-by-madame-alexander.

10/19-4/6/14. Switzerland. Unique Special Exhibition. Private Marilyn. The Person Behind The Concept of Monroe. www.toy-worlds-museum-basle.ch.

OCTOBER

3 Houston, TX. Doll Show. Hanson Galleries. Texas Association of Original Doll Artists. Janet Bodin.

713-552-1242.

3 Lakewood, WA. Halloween Luncheon. Lakewood Community Center. Mt. Rainier Doll Club.

253-588-6964.

4-5 Germany. Big Toy-Auction. Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GmbH. 0049(0)6203-13014.

(F)0049(0)6203-17193. spielzeugauktion@t-online.de. www.spielzeugauktion.de.

5 Albany, NY. Doll Show. St. Sophia Church. Shaker Doll Club. Jody Pomato. 518-399-8287. 518-439-6576.

5 Arcadia, CA. Doll Show. The Oak Tree Room.

Serendipity Doll Show. 626-791-1129.

5-6 Dallas, TX. Doll Auction. At the International.

Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. (F) 410-224-2515. www.theriaults.com 5 Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Southwind Doll Club. 760-728-6830.

5 Joplin, MO. Doll & Toy Show. Joplin Senior Citizen Ctr. Heartland Doll Club. Gene. 417-438-4627.

5 Morganton, NC. Doll Show. Collett Street Recreation Center. Sandi Walker. 828-893-0640. sandicw@msn. com. www.dollsanddesigns.webs.com/specialevent.

5-6 Ontario, Canada. Haliburton Studio Tour. Two Sisters Studios. www.twosistersstudios.com. Also 10/12-13.

5 Ottawa, Canada. Doll Show. Ernst & Young Centre.

Anne Taller. 613-592-2720. annetaller@storm.ca 5 Phoenix, AZ. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. North Phoenix Baptist Church. Valley of the Sun Doll Club.

480-831-9081.

5 Sparks, NV. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Melinda’s Dolls. 775-342-7629. www.melindasdolls.com.

6 Cincinnati, OH. Doll Show. Holiday Inn I-275 North.

Queen City Barbie Doll Club. Margie Schultz.

513-207-8409.

6 Lansing, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conf. Ctr. of DeWitt. Sandy. 269-599-1511.

6 Sturbridge, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Sturbridge Hotel.

Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699.

12 Anaheim, CA. Doll Show. The Ebell Club. Anaheim Doll Club. 714-636-1531.

12 Fredericksburg, VA. Doll Show. Elks Lodge #875.

Judy Kamerer. dollsbyjudi@yahoo.com. 804-448-5060.

12 Kenner, LA. Doll & Toy Sale. Crowne Plaza.

255-623-9300.

12 Memphis, TN. Doll Show. Agricenter Bldg. “B”.

Southern Belles Doll Club. Donna Brown.

901-377-5796. Cricket1937@live.com.

12-13 Ontario, Canada. Haliburton Studio Tour. Two Sisters Studios. www.twosistersstudios.com. Also 10/5-6.

12-13 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Teddy Bear Event. Puyallup Fairgrounds. Dorothy’s List. www.dolls4all.com.

12 Wausau, WI. Antique Doll & Toy Show. St. Matthew’s Gymnasium. Altrusa Doll Show. clanceydelores@charter.net. mgtesch@yahoo.com.

13 Cedar Rapids, IA. Dolls, Toys & Bear Show. 5000 J St. SW. Elaine Klein. 712-889-2154. porcdoll@wiatel.net.

13 Dedham, MA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Drummer Boys Show. 978-535-4811. www.bornsteinshows.com.

13 Flint, MI. Doll Show. Dom Polski Hall. Flint Barbie Club. Sue. 810-639-2353.

13 Hershey, PA. Doll Show. Granada St. Gym. Central Penn Doll Collectors Club. Juanita. 717-567-9553. Dotti.

717-761-3609.

13 New Hope, PA. Doll Show. Eagle Fire Hall. Mark Lehmann. 215-657-2477.

16-18 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auction, Inc. 603-478-3232.(F) 478-3233. withington@ conknet.com.

19 Austin, TX. Doll Show. Norris Conference Ctr. Sharon Weintraub. 512-323-9639. Sharon@weintraub.name.

19 Hampden, ME. Doll Show. Harmony Hall. Maine-ly Dolls. Countrycottage11@aol.com. 207-234-4101.

19-20 Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. KCI Expo CenterHoliday Inn. Frasher’s. 816-625-3786.(F)816-625-6079. frasher@aol.com.

19 Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Pasadena Elks Lodge.

Forever Young. 818-368-4648.

Sunday visit the United Federation of Doll Club’s Inc. in the Learning Room on DECEMBER 8, 2013 at the ©

164th Eastern National Antique to Modern Show and Sale in Gaithersburg, MD. 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!

The featured speakers - to be announced - will be educational and entertaining.

Come join the dolly fun in Hall 4 on Sunday, December 8th.

All events are free and open to all Doll Show Attendees!

Email for information: Director, Region 11 at BSConsultants@aol.com UFDC’s Mission: Educate, Preserve and Conserve!

19 Palmetto, GA. Doll Show. Georgia Baptist Children’s Home. Peachtree Doll Collectors. Brenda Welker.

770-579-9404.

19 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Doll Collectors of North Park. 858-449-0835.

19 Washington, NC. A-Z Doll & Bear & Toy Show.

Masonic Lodge. Martha Robbins. 252-943-2969.

20 Buffalo, NY. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Niagara Frontier Doll Club. Joan Malone. 716-875-2641.

Kirsch.wa@gmail.com 20 Toledo, OH. Toledo Doll & Bear Show. Stranahan Great Hall. Sandy Bullock. 734-282-0152.

Sandy4085@hotmail.com.

20 Toms River, NJ. Doll Show. The American Legion Post 129. Jersey Shore Doll Club. Rachel Martirano.

731-506-0719.

20 Southbury, CT. Doll Show. The Crowne Plaza.

Jenny Lind Doll Club. 203-598-7600.

20 Toledo, OH. Doll Show. Stranahan Great Hall. Sandy Bullock. 734-282-0152. Sandy4085@hotmail.com.

24-26 France. Paris Fete de la Poupee. Registration Package. Samy.odin@noos.fr. Musee de la Poupee. www.Parisfetedelapoupee.com.

25-26 Newark, OH. Doll Auction. Mark Harris.

800-842-3526. mark@mcmastersharris.com. www.mcmastersharris.com.

26-27 St Charles, IL. Doll, Bear, Toy & Collectible Show.

Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows, Inc. Herb Regan. 847-800-3009.

26 Seattle, WA. Doll & Bear Show. Red Lion Hotel.

Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723.

26 Seattle, WA. Antique & Collectible Doll Market. Lake City Community Center. Mary Senko. 425-330-1770.

27 Columbus, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Aladdin Shrine Center. Olentangy Valley Doll Club of Ohio.

Vicki Stratton. 937-292-8021. www.olentangyvalleydollclub.net.

NOVEMBER

1-2 Dublin, OH. Doll Marking Class/Workshop.

Lisa Busch. 614-573-6452.

1-3 Rock Island, IL. Antique Spectacular. QCCA Expo Center. Kimberly. Melting Pot Productions.

712-326-9964. www.AntiqueSpectacular.com.

1-2 Vallejo, CA. Doll Show. Vallejo Fairgrounds.

Nancy Jo Schreeder. 925-229-4190.(F)925-229-5369. www.nancyjodollsales.com.

2 Albuquerque, NM. Doll Show. St. Paul’s UMC. Dolls4U. Anita Husby. 505-508-0351.

2 Irving, TX. Doll Show. Park Inn Hotel DFW South.

JD’s Collectibles. 817-929-1691.

2 Kissimmee, FL. Antique Doll Show. Ramada Inn Gateway. Knight SE Doll Shows. 803-783-8049. www.knightshows.com.

2 Largo, FL. Doll Show. Royal Palms Complex. The Palms of Largo Resort & Timeless Treasures Doll Club. Judy Smith. 727-796-9412.

2 Marietta, GA. Doll Show. Cobb Civic Center.

Collector’s United. Gary Green. 706-695-8242.

2 Ottawa, Canada. Doll & Bear & Miniatures Show.

Travel Lodge Ottawa Hotel. The Doll Girls. Mary.

613-225-9171. Solange. 613-435-1164.

2 Richmond, VA. Christmas Time Doll & Bear Show.

Richmond International Raceway. Sara Josephson.

804-323-5160.

3 Bellevue, WA. Dol & Toy Show. Red Lion Bellevue Inn. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin.

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

3 Madison Heights, MI. Doll Show. UFCW Hall. Doll Show Productions. Michael. 248-399-4345. Sharon.

586-731-3072. www.dollshowproductions.com.

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

3 Portsmouth, NH. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Frank Jones Center. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699.

3 St. Charles, MO. Doll & Bear Show. The Columns Banquet Center. Spirit of St. Louis Doll Club.

Tere. 314-423-2635.

6 Hatfield, PA. Traveling Abroad, Part II Doll Auction.

Alderfer Auction & Appraisal. 215-393-3036. www.AlderferAuction.com.

9 Bixby, OK. Doll Show. Bixby Community Center.

Kyle Productions Unlimited. 405-810-1010. www.OKToyShows.com.

9 Des Moines, IA. Doll & Bear & Toy Show. State Fairgrounds. Colleen Holden. 515-986-1975. www.desmoinesdollshow.com.

9 Garden Grove, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Garden Grove Community Center. Mary Simonton. 562-596-6790.

9 Holland, MI. Doll Show. Holland Civic Center.

Barb. vballbarb@aol.com. 616-633-1720.

9 Marietta, GA. Dolls & Bears & Miniatures Show.

Faith Lutheran School. Brenda Welker. 770-579-9404.

9 Westampton, NJ. Doll & Toy Auction. Sweetbriar Auctions. 410-275-2094. SweetbriarAuctions.com.

10 Davenport, IA. Doll & Toy Show. Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Eastern Iowa Doll Show. Sherryl Newton.

319-610-3534. easterniowadollshows@aol.com. www.easterniowadollshows.com.

10 Santa Cruz, CA. Toys & Dolls Show. Elks Lodge.

831-438-5349. SantaCruzEvents@aol.com.

15-16 Germany. Toy Auction. Auction Team Breker. www.breker.com. +49 (0) 2236 38 43 40.

E-mail: auction@breker.com.

16 Indianapolis, IN. Doll Show. Irvington Public Library. Indy Cloth Doll Makers. Katie Jones.

317-495-1626.

16 Nazareth, PA. Doll Auction. 330 West Moorestown Road (Rt 512). Dotta Auction Co., Inc. 610-759-7389.

(F) 610-759-3992. www.dottaauction.com.

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November 1-2 Friday 12pm Saturday 9 am

February 1 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

Red Lion Bellevue Inn, 11211 Main St., Bellevue WA 98004 I-405 Exit 12 SE 8th St, West on SE 8th, Rt at 112th Inquires: Lisa Pepin 206-362-8723 pepins4@msn.com 2202 NE 171st ST, Shoreline, WA. 98155

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 Member of UFDC and Doll Doctors Association of America

Eastern Iowa Doll & Toy Show

NOVEMBER 10, 2013 Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Davenport, Iowa 9 am - 3 pm Admission $4, under 10 free.

Early bird 8am - $10 Appraisals, doll repair, and consignment table to sell up to 5 dolls.

Contact-Sherryl Newton easterniowadollshows@aol.com 319.610.3534 www.easterniowadollshows.com

“Winter Wonderland” Holiday Doll & Toy Show NEW SHOW! Nov. 16, 2013 Courtyard by Marriot 600 E. Esplanade Dr., Oxnard CA 93030 Antique & Vintage Dolls • Clothing • Accessories • Bears • Toys • Supplies • Vintage Christmas Items Admission $5 $4 with canned foods donation to “Food Share of Ventura County” Free parking

Questions: Contact – Kathy Nilsson storybook.kn@gmail.com 818-458-8225

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

VICTORIAN RETREAT Antique Doll Shop

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

ON THE WEB AT:

www.HoneyandShars.com New dolls added weekly

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

Member of UFDC & NADDA

18” Simon Halbig 739, $1950; 14” Rare early RD with Block FG face, $5295: 12” Simon Halbig 1078, French Market, factory clothes, $695: Early Steiff Dog $175.

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

223 E. Union St., Prescott, AZ 86303

www.victorianretreat.rubylane.com

SARA BERNSTEIN’S DOLLS

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

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

www.TheDollWorks.net

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

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

Sharon & Ed KoLiBaBa Phone 623/266-2926 or cell 206/295-8585

Calendar cont. from page 61 16 Oxnard, CA. Holiday Doll & Toy Show. Courtyard

by Marriott. Kathy Nilsson. 818-458-8225.

Storybook.kn@gmail.com.

17 Anaheim, CA. Doll & Bear & Collectible Show.

Anaheim Plaza Hotel. National Doll Festival.

831-438-5349. DollFestival@aol.com.

17 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Doll & Bear Show. Hilton Hotel. JMK Shows. Rona or Jesse Kohler.

352-527-6666.

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

612-669-1613.

22 Fairfield, ME. Advertising, Toy & Doll Auction.

James D. Julia Inc. Andrew Truman or Julie Killam. www.jamesdjulia.com. 207-453-7125.

22 New York, NY. One-Day Antique Doll Seminar.

Waldorf Astoria. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655.

800-638-0422. info@theriaults.com.

23 Batavia, NY. Doll Show. The Clarion Hotel.

Saturday’s Child. Martha Smith. 585-265-1226.

23 New York, NY. Doll Auction. The Waldorf Astoria.

Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. (F) 410-224-2515. www.theriaults.com 23 San Jose, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Santa Clara Fairground. Dorothy’s List. www.dolls4all.com.

24 Tinley Park, IL. Doll & Bear & Toy Show. Tinley Park Convention Center.

Julie Bronski. 312-919-7135.

DECEMBER

1 Milwaukee, WI. Doll Show. Serb Hall. Orphans in the Attic. Sue Serio. 800-796-9649.

4 England. Dolls & Teddy Bears & Juvenalia Auction. Bonhams. +44 (0) 20 8963 2838. Rachel. gotch@bonhams.com. +44 (0) 20 8963 2839.

Leigh.gotch@bonhams.com.

5-6 Gaithersburg, MD. French Fashion Workshop.

Gaithersburg Marriott. Patti or Criss. 503-556-2441.

7-8 Gaithersburg, MD. Doll Show. Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Bellman Events. 410-357-8451.

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

7-8 Harlem, NY. Doll Show. LeRoy Nieman Art Center.

Morrisania Doll Society. Ellen Ferebee. 917-655-8531.

8 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show Featuring Barbie Dolls.

Holiday Inn. Sherri. 310-386-4211.

8 Cape Coral, FL. Doll Show. Cape Coral Yacht Club.

Dolls & Toys & Bears OH MY! www.dollstoysbearsohmy.com. Bernadette Able.

239-282-9499.

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

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