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Antique DOLL Collector November 2015 Vol. 18, No. 10

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Member UFDC & NADDA Mlle. Huret - Serenity; a sense of peaceful tranquility is the expression bourn by this elegant Huret Poupee. Her lovely, dreamy lidded blue eyes are superbly painted with the signature luminous glow making them appear dewy. Her perfect bisque is softly tinted and pale. Her head is crowned with a luxurious kid skin wig and her articulated wood body is clad in a voluminous Mode Enfantine pale blue silk jumper over a sheer, delicately fashioned white classic blouse w/ tiny pleats, & petite lace edged cuffs and collar. She wears a waist belt purse in a soft shade of green & superb dark brown antique heeled boots. Her chest bears the original leather breast band stamped the original green Huret mark. Her articulated body is extremely special due to the numerous firm poses she can hold. This is a singularly beautiful doll with outstanding presence. A sublime doll to sew for or just enjoy in your collection.

Petite Size 0 Poupee Avec Trousseau Darling little Mademoiselle with pristine pale bisque, sapphire blue eyes, and adorable petite dress collection. Although we cannot show the lovely trousseau of dresses and undergarments this wee lass is blessed with, you may visit my sites at Doll Shops United or Ruby Lane to see these in great detail or request pictures. Everything about this darling is fabulous; from her pretty face and superb mohair wig, to her black velvet cape and hat and tiny leather boots. At only 11.5”, she can tuck in snugly anywhere! Her trousseau includes 6 dresses, a cape and matching bonnet, undergarments, antique umbrella and stockings. Swivel neck, pierced ears, pristine kid body. $3300~

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This is an unusual, early golden gilded wooden folding chair clad with antique crimson velvet that although worn with the passage of time, has the patina of a piece that has seen many decades. This is the type of chair used on the battlefield in the opulent tented quarters of Napoleon for Generals or visiting Queens and Kings. A perfect accessory for your 16-19” fashion Poupee; it looks especially rich paired with our lovely Huret. C. 1855-65 ~ $1295. ‘Ombrelle pour Poupee’ - Fantastic all original (in box) Parasol in dazzling red silk with lace insert and plush pom-tassels. Circa 1870+/Perfect accompaniment for your 17-19” Mademoiselle. $900~

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A Trio of China Beauties, tiny and precious... 9.5” China in great condition, all original. $295 3.5” China also excellent and all original. $195 3” China all org, missing lower right leg. $85 Or all three for $525~

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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

Fanciful Eccentricities From Chiffonnette’s Trousseau

by Sylvia Mac Neil Extravagant headwear using luxurious materials in a multitude of designs were once the crowning touch to an elegant costume. The author shares many of these creations, modeled by the lovely Chiffonnette, along with a pattern for you to create your own.

November 2015 Volume 18, Number 10

Mysterious Monica

by Gail Lemmon Named for Hollywood legends, the Monica doll with its unique rooted hair was glamorous and expensive. The Monica Doll Studios closed by the late 1950s, by which time rooted synthetic hair had become the norm.

It must have been difficult to decide which hat to purchase, as they were all so exquisitely beautiful, not to mention rather dear. In her article Sylvia MacNeil, whose patterns and sewing talents have greatly influenced the popularity of the poupée, discusses the fairy-like headgear that woman wore at the height of fashion during the second empire. Poupées naturally followed suit and you will see a charming array of sublime creations modeled by Chiffonnette, who appears on our cover, as well as a pattern for you to create your own.

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Photographed by Keith Kaonis at the 2015 UFDC National Convention in Kansas City, MO A look back at many of the wonderful entries in the UFDC Modern Competitive category. 6

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The Mystery of “Mme Paderewski’s Dolls”

by Dominique Pennegues The author poses the question, why do we see dolls said be Mme Padereswki dolls yet we know for a fact that Stefania Lazarska made them? The reasons are fascinating.

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The National Museum of Toys/Miniatures

by Donna Kaonis A new name and a new look. It’s another reason to visit the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, formerly known as the Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City.

1) The legendary couture of Maison Jumeau is on full display in this extremely rare factory dressed 17” Bebe Jumeau in Original Couture. She glimmers in her doré bronze ensemble crowned with a rare beflowered silk and woven ram’s horn Chapeau and finished by her mint fully signed shoes. Mint wig, cork pate, signed body w. coil, all attest to her undisturbed luxurious lineage! The ultimate opulence of an authentic Jumeau! $6000

2) 10.5” ‘Au Nain Bleu’ Bebe - This French Trade cabinet ‘Bijou ‘ w.fully jointed Jumeau body is extraordinary in the Factory Original ensemble with the ‘Au Nain Bleu ‘ label in the bonnet and signed ivory leather shoes. Her ornate factory presentation includes jewelry and extravagantly profuse mohair wig! $2250.

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3) Boutique Original Bru Jne. - There is Bru, often recostumed, and then there is Bru - in her original state. Such is the case of this 20” fully signed ‘size 7’ beauty with her original rare brunette wig,cork pate and deluxe ivory leather shoes with gold buttons signed ‘Aux Paradis des Enfants’ etc. The Chevrot body w. mint bisque arms, wooden lower legs and the Bru paper label intact wears authentic layers of boutique original silk bridal clothes with corseted bodice and a separate wired bustle. A richly dramatic beauty of true merit - and not the normally seen blue eyed blonde. So dignified! $25,000

4) All Original Jumeau Automaton - So beautifully preserved under her glass dome, it is no wonder that she is still factory original in pink silk and in working condition! With closed mouth, blue PW eyes and fully signed head she alternately, with some hesitation, compares herself in the hand held mirror with the fragrant delight of the flowers held in the other hand - all to the gentle melody from the Lambert music box upon which she stands! A delight to all the senses! (20” overall). $6800 5) 22” Stunning Steiner Bebe - immaculate satin bisque and dramatic chiseled features combine with meticulous artwork and enormous blue paperweight eyes to achieve impeccable beauty. A profound Steiner w. her signed body drenched in a wealth of aqua and cream silk, all framed by her cascading mint antique hip length tresses. A compelling beauty! $4250

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6) Lifelike 24” Bobbed Hair Chase beautiful, big and near mint! Lovely bright coloring, great details and her period clothes. All in an incredible size - the label too! $1500

7) Charles Goodyear’s India ‘Rubber’ Doll Head in the Original Box - As found, complete w. label, lid, instructions, a body pattern and original newspaper packing! Museum Class! $1250

8) All Original Glass Eye Greiner What a magnificent 34” beauty with no repairs, the good original body (no leaks) wearing a desirable rare pleated taffeta in gorgeous condition! One from the hope chest! $1495 9) 15” Unusual ‘Can’t Break Em’ a ‘Kaiser’ type child ca.1900, big ‘shoe button’ eyes, no craze, original comp/ cloth body and nifty period clothes. A love! $295

10) 20” Louis Amberg Youth wonderful sensitive face ca. 1910 and no craze on these early dolls with terrific 2-pc. period belted outfit too! $225

11) The Elusive Bliss ‘Keyhole’ House vibrant colorful lithography, near perfect! Plus steps and chimney; w. 2 big rooms and unique upstairs open air ‘keyhole’ porch, (only 9”x7”x16”) signed Bliss! $1400

12) 6.5” Rare Brown ‘210’ Googly - Fired in color, black hair, terrific jointed biskaloid body, quality original garments, all excellent - Buster Brown era! Rare! $495 10

13) 8.5” Rare Important Male Milliner’s - 1830’s rarity, modest repair, in original clothes, on his rare & desirable fully jointed wooden body with Rare Molded Hat! $2500. 8” All Original Milliner’s Lady - early hairdo & wonderful quality mint garments over orig firm body w. gartered pantalettes intact! $895

14) A Very Pink Tint 1840’s - amazing color and profound modeling on this 22” stalwart portrait of the ‘Covered Wagon’ era, an ‘as found’ heirloom doll including the original body. A survivor. $495

15) 18.5” 1850’s China “Emma Lena” - a mint Brown Eye China with early painted lower lashes only, translucent glaze, original clothes with glazed arms and flat soled boots w. written owner history! $895 16) Spears “Dolly’s Wardrobe” - Embossed hinged box contains two 10” paper dolls “Dorothy and Daisy” in their cardboard armoire w. door & drawer and 8 outfits w. matching hats & accessories! $395 16

17) Fascinating 20” Brown American Rag - simple beauty abounds in this unusual and early ‘ ‘flat face’ fabric child with black ethnic hair and quaint original clothes. Romantic Americana from an old, long held New England collection! only $495

18) Brown Eye 19” Pink Tint - rich salmon pink 1840’s china. So feminine a face w. glazed arms and old 2 piece tiered and tailored garment w.piping over invis. plate mend. A storybook doll! $350

19) 23” Attic Original S.H. 1009 - pre 1900 fashionable beauty w.swivel neck, french face, all original body & clothes in complete layers w.leather shoes! One owner quality doll. $695 20) 34” Life size Kammer & Reinhardt Child with 16.5” head & chunky K*R body, average wear, perfect fingers, factory wig & period clothes, sleep eyes with lashes, hidden no harm hl. A beautiful big girl just $895 21) Spectacular 32” Gebr. Heubach Pouty mint mohair factory wig on a 16” cir. head, closed pouty lips, magnificent rare size presence, lively period clothes, good body, concealed repair in back. $5000 size...just $1495 22) 12” Gebr. Heubach ‘Grinner’ - has it all! Twinkling intaglio eyes, deep dimples, crooked smile w. op/clo mouth and two rows of tiny molded teeth & tongue. The works! $495 23) Rare Large Size 8” Jointed Kestner Googly rarely seen ‘size 6’ Kestner ‘111’ Googly w. jointed elbows & knees. Original bobbed wig, excellent quality bisque, blush, and shaded limbs, plus period dress. A must! $3250 24) Barefoot 6” Kestner Boy - All Bisque, incised ‘1’, sl.eyes, swivel neck, clenched fist, orig. wig, pate and clothes! $2500

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25) Barefoot 7” Kestner - an All Bisque gem, 2-1/2, swivel neck, sl. eyes, cork pate, orig. clothes include tiny leather shoes! $2500 26) Factory Fancy 7” Miss - all original with silk bows & elaborate clothes, sl. eyes, and rich wig! Picture perfect mint! $325 27) 9” Rare Original Cabinet Handwerck ‘89’ What quality! Fine orig. clothes & wig, sl. eyes, pc’d ears, fully jointed early mint body w. stiff wrists & mld. socks. Choice. $650 28) 9.5” Rare Kestner XII - One for the books! Very early 1880’s Kestner pouty, plaster pate, sl.eyes, orig. early Schmitt type jtd. body and delicate silk ensemble w. tiny antique shoes! $2500 29) 9.5” French Trade B.P. 325 - special small size and fully jtd. in her orig. clothes w. factory shoes and french wig. $595 30) 8.5” Miniature Baby Stewart - precious little bonnet boy on his fully jtd. body in pretty, original layered clothes. A dear one! $750.. Doll House Basinette w.baby - $250 31) 11” Closed Mouth Kestner ‘169‘ in Original Clothes - with 5 layers of antique finery, jtd. orig mint body and mohair wig, adorable blue eyes & full cheeks. A Blue Ribbon winning cupcake... Just $1295.

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7½” Googlie 174 -4 on 5 piece body, beautiful molding & coloring, blue sleep eyes $895.

11” Dewees Cochran Stormie Age 3 all original w/ Dewees Cochran on head & body, body has stands dents $1250. now $995. 4½” Vintage Erma Meyer 1950’s, purchased in Norway $99.50

20½” 1907 8 Jumeau, beautiful coloring, blue pw eyes, HH wig, pierced ears, a little peppering $1195.

8½” S & H 1078 on 5 piece flapper body, all original w/ mohair wig & antique clothing, blue sleep eyes, finger tip missing $245. 7½” S & H 1078 on 5 piece flapper body, all original w/ mohair wig & antique clothing, blue sleep eyes $210.

10” All Original 152 Hertel & Schwab Baby, blue sleep eyes, mohair wig, arms repainted $125. 5” Steiff 50’s Rabbit, mohair, jointed head, chest tag $55. 13½” Baby Gloria AM, sweet expression, br sl eyes, compo hands (paint as is) $225. 10” x 5” Steiff 50’s Tiger, beautiful coloring, fully tagged $89.95

16½” Sasha Series Boy in original blue short set with felt coat & beret, comes w/ PJ’s & robe set & yellow slicker set $795. 16½” Sasha Series Red Headed No Nose in original brown cord outfit, few scuffs on lips, comes w/ 3 extra outfits, coat & swim suit $795.

German All Bisque Dolls All Original: 3” Boy in gray felt suit $105; 3” Girl w/ molded bun $125; 3” Boy in brown felt suit $105; 2½” Girl in ribbon dress $75.

18” ABG 1860 – 70’s beautifully sculpted China, shoulder plate crack repaired, antique kid body $165. 24” Queen Louise 100 AM, original HH wig, antique clothing, brown sleep eyes, repainted hands $295.

6” Heubach Baby w/ blue eyes & flocked hair, 5 piece baby body (loose), chipped toe $165. 7” R 48 A – Recknagel Googlie w/ molded hat, on 5 piece body in antique clothing $395.

14” Alexandra Koukinova Taisia The Mermaid, beautifully detailed porcelain head, hands & feet, w/ mermaid mask $395.

5½” German All Bisque Kewpie type, jointed arms & legs $105. 5¼” German All Bisque Googlie, blue painted eyes, molded shoes & socks, mohair wig, right leg glued by knee, top of hip chipped $375. 6” All Bisque German Kewpie w/ labels & O’Neill on feet $139.95

17” Johanna Art Doll by Barbara Buysse, Smiling Boy with Sock Monkey, rubber boot as is $725.

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12½” Circ. Byelo, blue sl eyes, beautiful molding & coloring, celluloid hands (1 finger glued) $275. Sweet 8” Circ. Bye-lo, dk blue eyes, celluloid hands, wonderful size & coloring $225.

17” & 16” Venetian Girl & Boy – Beatriche 2001 & Sandro 2000 by Alexandra Koukinova of Russia, fabulously detailed porcelain head, shoulder plate, arms & legs, beautifully sculpted hand painted, dressed w/ incredible materials $1850. pair

26” Ideal Bye Bye Baby – sweet expression, redressed, few marks on face $165. 14½” Pair of Georgene Raggedy Ann & Andy, all original outfits $95. 20” Georgene Raggedy Ann all original in blue floral w/ butterflies print dress $95.

18” Shirley Temple all original in Bright Eyes tagged dress w/ pin, very slight crazing on face $395. 18” Shirley Temple all original in 1936 FAO Catalog dainty flowered dress, crazes by eyes & chin $455.

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16” Bru Jne #5 Bebe, threaded p/w eyes, stunning “signed” head, perfect bisque shoulderplate, lower arms & hands, “Bru chest label”, orig. mohair wig, gorgeous orig. Bru dress, ant. undies, Fr. shoes & ant. Fr. hat, “signed” orig. Chevrot body. OUTSTANDING. CALL FOR PRICE

9.5” JDK #165 Googlie Toddler, fabulous bisque, side glancing sl. eyes, orig. mohair wig & Kestner plaster pate, orig. costume, orig. 5 pc. chunky Kestner toddler body. ADORABLE!!! $2475.

3 3/4” All Bisque ByeLo Baby, perfect bisque overall, glass eyes, orig. mohair wig, orig. costume & cap, orig. chest label & is the tiniest ByeLo Baby I have ever seen. RARE little GEM!! $750.

18 1/2” S & H #1279 Character, mint pale bisque, sl. eyes, early flyaway brows, 2 upper teeth, orig. mohair wig, orig. dotted Swiss batiste dress, undies & leather shoes, ant. bonnet, orig. S & H body. STUNNING!! Only....$2950.

9” Rare Large “All Bisque” Tynie Baby by Horsman, swivel neck, sl. eyes, rare bald head, orig. baby gown, ant. bonnet, perfect bisque overall. ant. stroller incl., rare large bald version w/added ant. mohair wig. She is absolutely ADORABLE!!! $3600.

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Fanciful Eccentricities From Chiffonnetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trousseau by Sylvia Mac Neil

hen Nature donned her mantle of the Autumn season, Fashion was obliged to follow her example. Our sidewalks and promenades blossom with fair pedestrians whose toilettes bewilder us with their beauty and variety, and we turn for yet more inspiration to the store windows, but, alas, we are at a greater loss, everything is beautiful, so that to commence a description seems an impossibility. Never has ingenuity been so taxed to invent a multitude of novel styles in the headwear department, destined to awaken the admiration and envy of all fair beholders, and to be well received. However, it must be said that the many elegant goods that met their eyes, only required a full purse to permit any lady to be handsomely and becomingly dressed. This was certainly necessary, for the prices were exceedingly high. Buckram foundations were covered with fabrics such as velvet and velveteen,

A circular cape, a popular shape for an out-door wrap, made up in pink and green taffeta, trimmed to correspond. A stylish addition to the toilette, a fanchon of taupe colored straw. Dainty, dried rose buds and a bow with falling loops, placed at the back with good effect.

Cross-cut bands of green velvet ribbons, set with crystal beads on spotted cream tulle, over a bavolet of blonde at the back. Fanciful green and yellow feathers artfully arranged, crystal florets depending from the tips. 18

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wool, silk taffeta or faille, whereas felt hats were formed on a mold. Straw hats were made by sewing bands of straw together, usually by hand, forming the shape while sewing. Other straw was woven in large rounds and were formed on a mold, similar to felt hats. A variety of fabrics were used to line hats, such as glazed cotton, taffeta, thin silk, or a thin, course textured gauze. Trimmings for hats were so varied a character that it was nearly impossible to enumerate them all. Milliners were allowed the greatest amount of fantaisie in this fashion arena. Among the ribbon treasures, both useful and ornamental, were those used for hat decorations. Ribbons, in an endless array of styles and fabrics and colors, were used on nearly all types of headgear. Confections were looped and tied and festooned in the most bewildering and utterly indescribable manner. Bands of ribbon

A fairy-like fanchon, ribbons, bows and tiny florets mixed in pretty confusion. Pale green, shear crinoline and lace trimmed under-brim imparts at once a distinguished stamp.

A fanchon having a Marie Stewart point in front; a harmonious arrangement of crinoline, ribbons and flowers is no idle fancy.

were set around crowns, either plain or twisted and tucked, sometimes combined with another ribbon of different color and texture. Strings of satin or velvet were tied coquettishly under the chignon or chin. Loops of ribbon were formed into simple, classic bows and jaunty rosettes, while others were disposed in flat loops with long and short ends, or in a novelty garniture composed of a multiplicity of loops. Bows were set about ingeniously, placed on the side, with short, floating loops or set directly in front with a fancy buckle in the center, placed at the back with pendent loops and flying ends, or set on top of the crown with long loops and streamers. Wide ribbon was gathered to form a bavolet, or curtain, at the back of a fanchon, while gathered lace decorated the crown and accented the inside brim. Intermingled with dainty ribbons, seasonal flowers and foliage, as well as wood and field flowers, were in great demand. They blossomed in miniature imitations

scarcely detected from the originals. All were made up in velveteen, assorted cottons, or fine silk, or delicate gauze, thrown together in rich profusion. Velvet flowers were predominantly used for heavy bonnets of winter. Varieties of forest leaves were fashioned in velvet, notched at the edges and molded to shape, and also tiny, clustered rose leaves with pendant, jet drops at the tip, and life-like velvet pansies in creamy white and tints of purple and yellow. Full blown roses and moss roses of all shades having tinted petals of light gauze or silk with curled edges, set off with foliage and small buds, were more popular than any other flower. Some hats were trimmed with such an array of roses so as to be almost entirely covered. Among the novelties were bunches of delicate, glass grapes of red or green with wired tendrils and cloth leaves. Also favored were wax orange blossoms, having buds in wax or simulated in creamy leather, and other pretty, white flowers dipped in This is certainly extravagant... a fanchon made of crimped straw from the 1850s, with a tasteful arrangement of tiny flowers and loops of ribbon, and delicate twisted, green feather leaves.

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White tulle edged with tiny dents enhances the inside brim, and creates a bavolet. Small flowers and leaves suite the prevailing style atop the straw fanchon.

wax. And there were blue cornflowers, water lilies and their leaves glistening with dew-drops, both white and yellow wild daisies, heliotrope, bright and glossy buttercups, chrysanthemums, lilies, tulips of every form and color, air and water plants, and beautiful wax-like camellias. The multitude of floral garnitures included various foliage, mosses, ferns and grass. Perfect rivals of nature, foliage was smooth and glossy, or soft and velvety, and stems sleek, prickly or thorny to suit their respective flower. Fancy, natural grasses were preserved so that the color was retained. Realistic wheat ears were created of paper or fashioned in crepe. Tufts of waving grass and narrow, pointed leaves were made of feathers in tints of light and dark green, moss green, and various shades of bright gold, rust and bronze. Feather grasses were sometimes twisted or pinked, while the edges of foliage were finely clipped or cut in tiny notches. And there were sprays of ivy and their berries, garlands of ivy leaves, mossy vines and twisted tendrils, and other trailing ivy with black leaves veined in pearly white. Also favored were oak leaves and small acorns, rich mulberries and mountain ash. For winter, branches of pine with small cones, clusters of frosted leaves and scarlet berries, and green holly with their red berries, were substituted for the grasses and grains worn during the summer. Walking through the millinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showrooms to see what their fruitful fancy had produced was akin to experiencing a rare horticultural delight.

A spray of rosecolored flowers and a jaunty bow of red ribbon beautify this black straw fanchon to great advantage. A brim of faintasie straw succeeds very well. A showy hat of red chenille, quite the rage for the time being. Chenille twined gracefully around, and a large red bow, with loops and falling ends.

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Nothing could be more stylish than this blue and white check ensemble. Her hat is composed of white straw with a ruche of ribbon set across the middle, and also used as a bavolet.

Milliners continually created new and frivolous hat decorations, embellished and complicated in a multitude of ways. As all trims, they had to be of the very best quality, whether flowers, lace, or ribbons, or other fanciful ornaments. Blue steel buckles, jet, blue spangles, and in some few cases of bad taste, colored beads, were seen on bonnets. Stars and crescents were set on almost every headdress and on many bonnets; they were effective, particularly on fair hair. Pearl drops and crystal drops, silver acorns and gold hearts were fashionable. Jewelers were kept busy preparing all sorts of cameos, enamels, chains and pins for garnishing autumn and winter hats. The rich and varying colors of mother-of-pearl emitted by gaslight rendered it a valuable addition to an evening toilette. The pearly part of the shell was separated into strips as thin as paper, and with these layers, trembling oats, wheat ears, bees and beatles were admirably well imitated. These, mixed with flowers, produced a

glittering and striking effect. Mother-of-pearl garnitures worn on bonnets were also adopted for coiffures. Charming ornaments of straw were among the capricious fancies for headwear. There were twisted spirals, tassels of natural colored straw, pendent drops, or straw grelots, and a small, slightly curled ornament, rounded like a pompon,

Scallops of black straw and jet beads, all bound with black velvet ribbon. Black velvet Flirtation Ribbons falling back in waving streamers terminating in circular ornaments of jet are eye-catching and fanciful. Antique DOLL Collector

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Deep folds of lace accent this delicate crinoline hat. Nothing could be more superb than this light, airy crinoline and straw, edged with loops of crystal scallops. Whimsical silk and crystal pendent drops, always favored by persons of taste.

called mouche, in French. The first translation which comes to mind for this word is Bateau Mouche, the passenger-steamer, sight-seeing boats on the river Seine in Paris. And the most common meaning is “fly,” which doesn’t seem to have a place in the French world of Fashion. But other meanings for mouche are speck, spot, patch, or beauty-spot. There was no end to the variety and fertile invention of the Paris milliners. Though most hat decorations were stylish, others seemed to be the products of the Goddess of Folly and Ignorance. Birds of every kind lighted or seemingly flitted among the beautiful exotics. They were, of course, perfect, being the real birds ingeniously preserved and mounted. Whole birds, even with feet intact, were so fastened on the brim that they seemed to be flying down onto the face. Tiny hummingbirds lighted upon their hanging nests. Small blackbirds, with red striped wings or crimson breasts were very popular, as were various, small songbirds. Keeping pace with the feathered creatures, flies, bees, butterflies and various insects were also introduced, being either preserved or made of the most

transparent materials and fancy devices. Butterflies were gracefully posed and partially concealed among feathery grasses, others arranged to look as if they just darted into some lovely blossoms. Bonnets of crepe and tulle presented quite a fairy-like appearance trimmed with froths of lace or blonde and small flowers, on which and through which were bugs innumerable. The most astonishing representations were reptiles, snails, large caterpillars, such as were seen on grape leaves, dragon flies and snakes. The matter was rather carried to excess. But what could be done; the belles were never satisfied. Novelties must be had. Feathers were more employed than flowers in the trimming of headgear, though in very many cases the two would be combined. There was room for the display of considerable taste in the arrangement of feathers. A carelessly draped feather held the power to ruin entirely the appearance of what would otherwise have been a very stylish and effective article of dress. When properly arranged, they were a great aid in producing that coquettish Black velvet ribbon trims round the edge of this fanchon, rather than straw; the back is accented with lace and a lavender flower, all arranged with a careful and delicate effect. Chiffonnette’s cousin, Minette Rohmer, models this very pretty hat, garnished with tucked white lace and matching lavender blossoms under the brim.

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effect in which so many young ladies delighted. Very long, full ostrich feathers with curling tips were much worn. Hats were surmounted in back with plumes nodding toward the front and curling over the crown. Other feathers were so long that they covered the crown entirely and drooped down a little below it at the back. Sometimes, in front, a plume was caught with a fanciful bow of ribbon. For a boy, presumably, the plume passed over the crown; for a girl it fell at the side. Among the picturesque feathers, the prettiest were large, white marabouts, fleecy and cloud-like and spangled with Mother-of-pearl which changed color with the slightest movement. Feathers dyed to match the different hues on hats were used in profusion. A great many flowers were used in conjunction with feathers, a cluster being placed at the base. A bunch of curled feathers, sleek wings,

and full pompons were serviceable in imparting a jaunty air. All sorts of feathers were brought into requisition. Peacock, heron, king fisher, ubiquitous ostrich, and even eagle plumes were in demand, singly, in tufts, or in cockades. A novelty of the day was an aigrette, an upright plume of feathers worn on hats during the day, and on headdresses in the evening. One graceful aigrette consisted of a small rosette of peacock’s feathers, from which sprang three straight feathers or a small wing. Such was the fashion of the day. Elégantes soon became accustomed to every new caprice, even to eccentricities. Present fashions appeared stylish and quite natural, in spite of the resistance which they at first met with. It must be confessed, however, that it was not the fashions which were ridiculous but the manner in which they were interpreted. Light gray, antique straw encircles the hat, embellished with a black velvet bow, flower, and a tuft of feathers; the black lace bavolet, is a sensible novelty of the season. This fanchon, at once showy and elegant, is modeled by Minette. Her charming face is enhanced by the wide brim and lace under trimming.

he fanchon featured is made of rows of narrow antique straw, as shown in the last two photographs. The basic instructions are the same for any of the hats. The width and variety of the straw, as well as the garnitures and fanciful trims can be varied to make any of these fanchons. The style of the hat is classic, both for dolls, children and adults, and allows for any number of coquettish and whimsical embellishments. The pattern for these fanchons was given in the April, 1865, issue of La Poupée Modèle. The instructions tell how to, “cover the foundation with fabric, and for a more elegant hat, you can sew all over small beads of jet, crystal, gold or steel …. Jet, steel and crystal match all colours, but gold only looks distinguished on black or white.” This information was also included, “Perhaps, you think that with this kind of hat a “catogan” (low chignon) is absolutely necessary? You are wrong. The blond hair of your dolls combed backwards with the help of your small comb and a little bit of water will make very stylish curls which will stick out from under the hat and simulate a chignon.”

Materials and trims for a hat for a 17 ¾” doll 18” Milliner’s wire

8” x 5” Lightweight buckram 8” x 5” Silk for lining

72” Straw, high estimate for ¼” widths or wider, 96” for very narrow 16 ½” Lace for under brim, 5/8” to 1” wide 16 ½ “ Lace for bavolet, 5/8” to 1” wide 8” Ribbon for bow, ½” to 5/8” wide 18” Ribbon for the ties, ¼” wide 20” Ribbon for flirtation ribbon 1 Bead 6mm, 6 Seed beads

Size 10 Crewel or embroidery needle for the beads Flowers and feathers for trims

All these fanchons are part of the extensive trousseau for Chiffonnette, and are pictured in the book, “The Enchanting Trousseau of Chiffonnette.” Contact me at jimsyl@aol.com or 508-362-3875 to purchase the book, priced $85 including postage. Thoughts and ideas or questions, are always appreciated. Antique DOLL Collector

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pattern

Classic Fanchon La Poupee Modele Avril 1865 Cut 1 buckram

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These directions are for the pale, gray straw fanchon, as shown in in the last two photos. Cut the foundation of lightweight buckram or lightweight crinoline. Make a tight knot with needle and thread to attach the wire to the foundation. The wire is then sewn along the edge, beginning and ending on the side, as indicated on the pattern.

Use a stitch similar to a blanket stitch, but one which holds the thread more securely to the foundation. Form the wire in an approximate shape of the foundation, shaping and perfecting it as it is sewn.

Cut two pieces of straw 18 inches long and whip stitch them together.

Overlap the wire ends on the side, with stitches close together.

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The straw begins and ends on the bottom of the foundation, as shown on the pattern. Set the straw along the entire circumference to be sure there will be enough to finish the edge later. Next, place the straw over the wire at the mark, bringing it around the curve. Then begin to sew it to the foundation with a stab stitch as shown, making sure the straw covers the wire. Stitch just the right side of the strawâ&#x20AC;Śdo not sew it through to the inside of the foundation. Continue sewing to the mark on the opposite side.

Cut a piece of straw to make the next row, beginning and ending at the edge of the foundation, making it a bit longer. Using a stab stitch, sew it on, overlapping the rows slightly, cutting neatly at the edges. These rows of straw will be sewn through the foundation.

When the foundation is covered with straw, a lining can be sewn in now, if you choose. Cut a piece of the lining, silk is always attractive, making it just a bit smaller than the pattern. Set it on the back side of the foundation. Stitch it all around, close to the wire edge, using a stab stitch. You can hide the stitches under the overlapping straw on the front. Fold under each end of the long piece of straw Âź inch.. Bend the straw around the curves neatly, covering the wire and the cut ends of the straw. Then sew the long piece of straw to finish the edge, with stab stitches going through from the front to the back, catching the straw on the outside and the inside.

Continue sewing the bands of straw, making sure to maintain the curve in the center.

When the straw covers all the ends and the wire, stitch the folded ends of the straw together with a slip stitch. The loose straw on the underside of the brim is sewn, hiding the stitches between the rows of straw on the front.

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For the bavolet and the trim under the brim, Valenciennes lace can be gathered, or a fanciful black lace could be side pleated; use the same lace for both, or use two different laces. Either way will be charming.

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Make and attach the ties on both of the tabs on the sides.

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5 ¼” The flirtation ribbon at the back of the hat adds a whimsical detail. “Suivez moi, jeune homme,” means, “Follow me, young man.”

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1 ½” Here is the method of making the black velvet bow on the hat. 26

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10” Bahr and Proschild completely original oriental doll. Turned up dark brown eyes. Turned up fly away brows. Full pale lips. Desirable closed mouth. Heavily embroidered red coat closed on the side with Chinese knots. Typical oriental hair with braided Queue that hangs down to feet. Molded heeled shoes. Green satin pants. $ 1,900.

13” Second Series Portrait Jumeau. Number mkd. 5. Early pale bisque. Bl. threaded PW eyes. Long blonde curled mohair wig. Early st. wrists. Pale peach colored lips. Pierced ears with green crystal earrings. Orig. pale blue dress with lace overlay. White French shoes with pompoms. Net with flowers and lace portrait hat. A TREASURE. $ 7,500.

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10” Wire eye Steiner. Short blonde curled mohair wig with orig. pate. Pierced ears. CM. Early pale bisque with lt. blushing. Bee stung lips. BR. PW eyes. Steiner banana hands. Bl. and white little girl dress with Bl. satin/floral hat. Br. leather shoes in excellent condition. $ 6,500.

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13” Skippy Sailor by the Effanbee Company. Face, hands and black boots are composition, body is cloth stuffed. Hat missing, yet sailor suit is blue and in excellent condition. Scuff mark on back of boot. Sm. flake on back of head. No crazing. Popular doll. $ 275.

Black Steiner shoes. Marked with man in robe with staff on both shoes. Orig. black silk ribbon on toe box. Orig. buttons on strap to close shoes. Size 3½” x 1½” $ 225.

Light aqua colored German leather doll shoes, with matching button closures. Soft leather. Excellent condition. 2¾” x 1¼”. $ 110.

Kestner “Sammy” 10”. Dressed in a beautiful little christening gown. Blue paperweight eyes. Sleep eyes. Open mouth with square cut teeth. Blonde mohair baby wig. Composition bent limb baby body. $ 825.

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Mysterious Monica by Gail Lemmon

Actress Monica Bannister, the inspiration for the Monica doll.

22” Monica with composition socket head, human hair, original rare early all-cloth body with stitched detail of elbows and knees, separate thumbs. The doll’s original dress is labeled “Roz of California.” This doll was in the personal collection of Shirley Temple. Photo courtesy Theriault’s.

he mysterious Monica doll, aka Monica of Hollywood, was made in the 1940’s by the Monica Doll Studios of Hollywood California. With very little information about them, this doll, the company and its creator are all a bit of a mystery. The doll studio was founded by Mrs. Hansi Share, a German immigrant, born in 1888, the wife of Leon M Share. By 1940, (according to the 1940 census) at the age of 52, Hansi was living in Los Angeles, California. My research has yielded little else about her but her creativity and pioneering spirit are evident in the dolls she created and the company she formed. In 1941, at the age of 53, she founded the Monica Doll Studio, producing a doll, unlike any other on the market. Mrs. Share was not a fan of the traditional glued on doll wigs of the time so, with the vision of a doll with rooted hair, she began to design and produce these beautiful dolls. Although not marked in any way they are unmistakable for their rooted human hair. They came to their new mothers in a box Antique DOLL Collector

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All original 20” Monica with original box and wrist tag.

The box lid, “Monica Doll from Hollywood.” The side of the box shows the price $19.25.

labeled “Monica Doll…from…Hollywood” and their wrist tag bore a note expressing Hansi’s desire for a doll that allowed for full play. The tag reads as follows.

The foil wrist tag, with a personal note from Monica on the inside.

Hand crochet trim, a distinguishing element of the underclothing 30

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My Dear Doll Mother: You will love to include me in your family, not only because I am beautiful and good, but because you can do so much with me. My real human hair grows right out of my head…It is not a wig glued on…so you can comb and curl it as much as you like without spoiling it. My clothes zip and snap on and off, just like yours, so that you can always keep me in fresh dresses. In any case I will keep you very busy. MONICA Another contributing factor to the uniqueness of this doll is the composition of the head. Unlike the body and the composition of other dolls the head is made of a material much like very fine cement. The materials used and the process of rooting the hair must have been a well guarded secret and to my knowledge was never duplicated. The earliest models, made as early as the late 1930’s, were socket heads with shoulder plates created on a cloth body. They came in 21” to 24” sizes, featuring stitched detail at elbows and knees with separate thumbs. Full production began in 1941 with a slender composition body and dolls in a range of sizes from 15” to 20” tall. Inspired by the starlets from the golden age of Hollywood, the dolls have beautiful painted eyes, very distinctive and dramatic makeup with arched brows, eye shadow and bow shaped lips. They always had painted fingernails and sometimes had a widow’s peak in their rooted hairline. Most

All original 20” doll wearing unusual pastel pink gown. Collection Anne King

of the dolls names also reflect their Hollywood influence. One can only presume the first doll “Monica” was based on the little know actress Monica Bannister who is perhaps best known for her role in the 1933 film “Mystery of the Wax Museum”. Most often, all the dolls are now referred to as “Monica dolls” but there were other characters with names such as Veronica, Joan and Rosalind. Although not documented, it is thought these dolls represented Veronica Lake, Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell who were among the elite actresses of the day. When making a comparison of their photos and the doll the striking resemblance makes the source of Mrs. Share’s inspiration clear. Made to be a high fashion doll, they came dressed in elaborate outfits and gowns. While the clothing was never tagged it too can be easily identified once you are familiar with the style. Occasionally you will find an original doll dressed in pastels but most often they wore bright primary colors. The use of fancy trims, rickrack and floral accents are the most distinguishing elements. The underclothing usually has hand crochet trim, it may be white, but again, more often in bright colors. Most of these dolls were sold in high end department stores such as Neiman Marcus and F.A.O. Schwarz. In a 1944 F.A.O. Schwarz catalog a Monica doll was featured with yet another name “Greta”. Could it be Greta Garbo? Everything about these dolls was glamorous.

“Greta” featured In the 1944 F.A.O. Schwarz catalog.

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1946 Montgomery Ward catalog: The 1946 Montgomery Ward catalog featured a doll wearing and wonderful felt coat and matching hat.

Hard plastic version of Monica. Collection Suzanne Swanton

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Their style, their clothes, their names even the high end stores that sold them. They also had high end prices. I have a box with a price, written in pencil, of $19.25, however, most vintage advertisements quote prices over $20.00. Very expensive for the 1940’s. As with most high end dolls, sales would be limited by the cost to wealthier customers, keeping production numbers low. Considering this, the normal ravages of time on a composition doll and, in this case, hair loss, it can be difficult to find a Monica doll in excellent condition. For the collector this challenge should be well worth the effort as the value of the best examples of these rare dolls continues to climb. Even more elusive than the composition Monica dolls are the hard plastic ones. Production of an 18” hard plastic version named Marion began in 1949. Her namesake is believed to be Marion Davies whose fame as an actress was perhaps overshadowed by her role as the girl friend and companion to newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst. The hard plastic dolls have sleep eyes and look very similar to the Nancy Ann Style Show dolls produced by the Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Co. of San Francisco, California. Since both companies were based in California one can only assume that their dolls came from the same supplier and it is very possible they used the same basic doll to build their creations on. The hard plastic Marion went through a similar process as her composition predecessors and also had rooted hair but, due to the nature of the hard plastic, sleep eyed doll, the same dramatic appearance could not be achieved. By the mid 1950’s Madame Alexander was producing a hard plastic doll that had a vinyl scull cap with rooted synthetic hair. Then in the 1960’s production of vinyl dolls with rooted synthetic hair became the standard across the doll industry. Hansi Share’s vision, almost 20 years previous, had now became the norm, leaving her small company obsolete. Conflicting dates have been reported but the Monica Doll Studios closed in the mid to late 1950’s. In the short time her company was in operation, Hansi Share provided a concept that would in time change the doll industry with a beautiful doll unlike any other. So many aspects of Hansi’s life and her Monica doll are still unknown to us but every leading lady has her secrets and the mystery is part of her allure.

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The Mystery of “Mme Paderewski’s Dolls” by Dominique Pennegues

Jan and Halka shown on a 1915 invitation card painted by Polish painter Tadeusz Makowski for Stefania Lazarska’s doll show at Mme Bongard’s Parisian studio. Germaine Bongard was the sister of the well known Parisian grand couturier Paul Poiret. Stefania Lazarska did not name her dolls during WWI, here the names “Jan” and “Halka”are given for readers to compare with Madame Paderewski’s dolls having the same names. Courtesy Bibliotheque Polonaise Paris.

ecause we so often see dolls said to be “Mme Paderewski dolls” while we know they are in fact, Stefania Lazarska’s creation, it would seem that additional information has to be given to collectors about this apparent “mystery.” But first, who were those two Polish ladies? Stefania Maria Sophia Krautelowna Lazarska was born in April 1887 in Warsaw, Poland. She graduated college with a degree in philosophy, then started to study art at Kracow Art Institute. She came to Paris in 1912 and studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts as well as at the Académie Ranson in Montparnasse. She exhibited

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Jan, as presented on the cover of the paper doll booklet titled “Madame Paderewski’s dolls.” Jan is said on page three to be the boy gardener who lost his father during the bombing of his native Poland. All-cloth with diagonal-weave felt like face, center seam, embroidered lips and nose. Applique white silk eyes embroidered all around with silver thread but no pupil, white cotton hair, disc-jointed five-piece stuffed cloth body. Metallic joints marked “Equipement militaire.” All original Polish style clothing made of silk. Straw hat and black leather shoes. Silver-like medal strung on a red ribbon around the neck, engraved with a small text signed Helena Paderewska and copyright 1915. A rare plus for this special little fellow is a hard to find stamp on his back torso marked “AAP 1915” standing for Stefania Lazarska’s “Atelier Artistic Polonais”, irrefutable proof of their connection. 42 cm. Private collection. France.

Stefania Maria Sophia Krautelowna Lazarska, born in Warsaw in 1887. Creator of the cloth dolls sold in the U.S. by Mr. and Mrs. Paderewski during WWI and shortly after. Wife of Tadeuz Lazarski and maker of the A.A.P. Stefania Lazarska’s dolls for the profit of the Parisian Polish artist community. Courtesy Archives Polonaises Warsaw.

Helena Maria Von Rosen Paderewska, born in Warsaw in 1856. Second wife of pianist Ignacy Paderewski.

Vintage 1915 picture of Helena Paderewska with a group of Polish Relief Fund dolls. The photograph is autographed “to Miss Lillie Roberts with many thanks for her kindness and devotion. Helena Paderewska.” The dolls do not have the silver-like medals. Courtesy Kathryn Hill. USA.

Vintage 1915 picture of Ignacy Paderewski holding some A.A.P. (Stefania Lazarska’s Atelier Artistique Polonais) cloth dolls for a Polish Fete held at the Ritz Carlton in New York City to raise funds for the people of his native country. Originally published in “The Day Book”, December 29, 1915. Note: the dolls do not have the later silver-like medals with Helena Paderewska signature on it.

paintings at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris under her maiden name “Krautele.” She then married a Polish man working as a chemist in Paris, Tadeusz Lazarski. When WWI started she became concerned by the situation of her Polish artists friends in Paris who were in desperate need. At that time Polish territory was partitioned between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Russia. Polish artists who had a German or Austrian passport were put in jails or displaced, while those who had a Russian passport often choose to fight in the French Foreign Legion, leaving their families without any income. Shortly after the war began, Stefania Lazarska began to make cloth dolls to help her Polish friends. She improved her interesting artistic creations and many Polish artists joined her in the making of these “new modern artist’s dolls” in her Montparnasse studio, rue de Boisonnade. Some of those artists were painters, other sculptors, both women and men. By 1915, her dolls started to have success in the Parisian artist community. References published after WWI in Polish newspapers suggest it might have been under the advice of Maria Mickiewicz (daughter of the Manager of the Polish Library of Paris) that Stefania Lazarska formalized her production of toys and dolls by creating the “Ateliers Artistic Polonais” (A.A.P.) (Polish Art Studio). It also Antique DOLL Collector

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Vintage 1919 picture of Stefania Lazarska with some of her artist cloth dolls and hand made wooden toys sold at the “ Exposition Polonaise” (Polish Exhibit) for the profit of wounded soldiers. March 1, 1919 Potocki Palace Paris. Note on the upper right, the Oriental boy which was also done as a girl, with same white turban, nude torso and colored skirt. Mme Paderewski’s dolls designed and made by young Poles to help their native land. Craftman October 1915. Rag dolls in the costume of bride and groom. Craftman October 1915.

suggests that it was Maria Mickiewicz who might have aroused the interest of pianist Ignacy Paderewski and Edward Lyman, President of the Polish Victims Fund in America, for the cloth dolls made by Stefania. In August 1915 Edward Lyman patented the names Jan and Halka for cloth dolls at the Department of Trademarks of the Library of Congress. Each doll had a medal marked “Polish Victim’s Relief Fund” on one side, and on the other side “Health and Happiness to You, Kind Doll Lover, who by taking into your heart and home one of my little doll waifs of Poland have fed a starving mother or child in that saddest land. Helena Paderewska (hand written signature), copyright 1915.” A booklet entitled “Madame Paderewski’s Dolls” was sold for 10 cents and each doll had a make believe history to please children. In a large article in the New York Times August 18, 1915 issue entitled “Sells Polish Dolls for War Sufferers” the first exhibition of thirty-one Mme Paderewski Polish Dolls together with stuffed animals and wooden toys in the rooms of the Polish Victim’s Relief Fund in New York. “They are of the Rag Baby type and unbreakable. The faces have been painted by portrait painters and noted illustrators. The two most popular of the collections are Jan, the boy gardener, and Halka his little friend.” This collection was not to be sold but was used for exhibition purposes and for the taking of orders. The dolls were presented that Cover of the “Dolls” booklet which sold for 10 cents, telling the story of “Madame Paderewski’s dolls”. Printed August 1, 1915. Stamp on 2nd page , “Designed and published by Edward B. Lyman Aeolian Bldg, 38 West 42nd Street. New York City. Photos by Underwood Underwood and the Publisher. Copyright 1915 by E.B. Lyman. Jan the boy gardener is pictured on the cover. Private collection Canada.

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Jan and Halka. Note here Jan has pupils which have not been seen on any other dolls. Perhaps they were added to the photo.

day by Edward Lyman and Mrs A.M.C. Phillips, who told the story of Jan and Halka in the absence of the Paderewski couple. A socially prominent woman had offered $200 for first choice of a doll, and a Marblehead woman who had a collection of 400 dolls offered to take over the entire collection. The article mentioned that it was expected that 1000 dolls a month could be sold in the States. We do not know who made the decision to keep the real provenance of the dolls made by the A.A.P. secret, but surely, the idea did not come from Stefania Lazarska herself to allow her very own creation to become Madame Paderewski’s, so that her own name was never mentioned in any booklets, nor in any of the many articles published in American newspapers of the time and later. Let’s take a closer look to Madame Paderewski. Baroness Helena Maria Von Rosen was born thirty-one years before Stefania Lazarska, in 1856 in Kracow, from a Greek mother and a Polish father. Having lost her mother at birth, she was mainly brought up by her grandmother. She married a Polish violonist, Wladyslaw Gorski ,when she was only eighteen. She had two children, Otto and Maria, and soon became the friend and confident of her husband’s closest friend, pianist and composer Ignacy Paderewski. Paderewski had married one of his young students, Antonina Korsak, who

“The Little Refugees.” On the page you see Gretchen of Posen, with her yellow braids. Hedrick, the guide, lived at Zakopane, a fashionable resort before the war. Anielka the housemother, and little Andrew come from Lovicz. Our friend Jan and Halka and sweetfaced Pala, with the other peasants folks.

The Polish Wedding Party. “We are wedding party gay, In our very best array; Our quaint dress may cause you mirth; We are six of country birth. “

The Tinsmith Family. Stas the Tinsmith, with his wife Pala and their little son Jasio.

The Bride and Groom

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Poland’s Babies. Note the wooden War Man with his spear.

“La Poupée Verte “(The Green Doll) created by Mlle Fiszrowna for Stefania Lazarska’s A.A.P. This doll was also part of Mme Paderewski’s dolls as shown on page 13 of the Doll Booklet together with the War Man wooden doll. La Poupée Verte has a dark skin and is the only baby doll to have embroidered eyebrows, which are done in dark silk, or sometimes white. 42 cm. Gazette des Beaux Arts.

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The Waifs of Kracow. Jan’s cousin Henio (small boy) and his father, wearing the holiday uniform of the country folks.

Three baby dolls, two of them have kept their Mme Paderewski Medals and original hand made silk costumes. Each is all-cloth with diagonal-weave stockinette faces and center seam. The nude doll has kept some of the original stitches which attached the costume to the doll, which means these tiny dolls could not be undressed. Applique blue eyes fixed with two large white stitches and embroidered facial features, fleecy hair, disc-jointed five-piece body. 30 cm. Courtesy Florence Theriault

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Beautiful all original blond silky hair Halka with her silver like medal. White organdy and colored silk costume. Halka could be found with blond, red and brown hair. 42 cm. Private collection. Canada.

Rare postal card printed in France and sent from Biarritz in 1917, showing two A.A.P. dolls painted by Tadeusz Makowski. Written in Polish, French and English “Stefania Lazarska painter” “Polish Refugees” and “T.J. Makowski sculptor”. On the back side “Lalki Polskie. Poupées Polonaises en étoffe” (Polish cloth dolls), Pederewski, Lazarska. Expositions: Musés des Arts décoratifs Paris 1916, La Guerre et les Humoristes 1916, Foire de Lyon etc. A stamp is marked “Ateliers artistiques Lazarski Paris 17 rue Boissonade.” This is the only document ever found with the two names Paderewski and Lazarska appearing together. Biarritz was a rich French sea-side city well known to American and English tourists. Private collection. France.

died after giving birth to their son Alfred a year later, in 1881. Alfred was disabled and it seems that he was mainly brought up by the Baroness who was divorced from her first husband in 1898. She married Ignace Paderewski the following year. The couple went to live in Switzerland with Alfred who died 2 years later in 1901. When WWI started, Ignacy Paderewski and Helena were both very concerned by what was happening to the people of Poland, and they were in favor of Edward B. Lyman promoting Stefania Lazarska’s A.A.P. during Ignacy Paderewski’s concerts in the United States. The story of the dolls seems to have come from E. B. Lyman’s own imagination as he understood that to elicit emotion in the buyers’ minds was much more important than the true story. So, for the benefit of the dolls’ success in the U.S. Stefania became …”Michele” and the rest of the story is found in the Doll Booklet. We have no information about why the two women never spoke about one another to the press…Helena Paderewska never mentioned Stefania’s name in her several interviews about “her” dolls, and Stefania Lazarska never mentioned Helena when speaking of the success of her dolls overseas.

Rare and intriguing red haired Halka with very sophisticated embroidered light green eyes, black pupils and lower eyelashes (most of Jan and Halka dolls do not have pupils nor eyelashes). Original purple silk dress. 42 cm. Private collection. Canada. Antique DOLL Collector

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Paper label marked A.A.P. 1915.

Jan with white fine wool hair, blue silk embroidered eyes (in an earlier photo Jan has applique white silk eyes) original cloth, missing the silver-like medal, no stamp on his back. 42m. Private Collection. France. This little girl, with long carrot orange silk braids, has a rare paper label marked “A.A.P. 1915” attached on the back of her original green silk dress. She also has her original silver-like medal marked Paderewski. This doll, like the previous Jan doll with A.A.P. stamp on his back are proof, if one still needed it, that Madame Paderwski dolls were made by Stefania Lazarska’s Polish Studio A.A.P. Mlle Fiszerowna was known to add a round pink piece of silk on each cheek of her dolls to make them look more attractive, so this one might very well have been made by her. 42 cm. Private collection. U.S.A.

A confidence Helena Paderewska made to one of her best friends (and reported by her son later on) tells us that she confessed to never loving dolls and that she never had one. She felt these “special dolls” were different, human in some way and she cherished them like her close little friends. This may explain why, even after WWI ended, Mme Paderewska carried on for several years selling the dolls (minus the silver-like medals) for the benefit of people from Poland. Meanwhile Stefania Lazarska enjoyed great renown in France and abroad, even movies were made about her artist’s dolls. In 1925 at the Paris Artist Exhibit she declared to the French Prime Minister, “I believe sir that I may claim to be the first in France who had the idea of making these rag dolls which are now so much in vogue. Many doll makers, here and abroad, copy more or less skillfully my models. I would like to point out

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Two tiny boy and girl with their original silk and cotton country costumes. Applique light blue eyes. The boy is missing the silver medal. 30 cm. Private collection. Canada.

Franer as described in the first Doll Booklet, dressed in the national holiday garb of the Polish peasant from Kracow to be worn at weddings and special celebrations. Courtesy Roberta’s House. U.S.A. Grown up doll representing a Polish man in a rich ceremonial costume made of wool and silk. He has the name Cloïs embroidered in green silk on his red jacket and is the only Mme Paderewski doll found up to date with a first name marked on his clothing. Black oilcloth high top boots. Private collection. France.

Adult lady probably representing Gretchen of Posen with her braids. 46 cm. Courtesy Dee and Walter Domroe, USA

Adult lady doll which may represent Anielka, the housemother from Lowicz. Stitch-shaped face, centerseam, embroidered eyes, pupils, ashes, brows and lips, defined pointy chin and nose, brown fleecy hair with characteristic widow’s peak, all original costume. 46 cm. Courtesy Florence Theriault. U.S.A. Antique DOLL Collector

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Grown up Polish woman in special celebrations costume. 25 cm. Courtesy Dee and Walter Domroe, USA

that my House was founded in 1914, at a time when the spirit was hardly turned to toys and trifles. But however, I am proud to say that these toys and trifles have allowed during those dark days of the war some “femmes du monde” (upper class women who had fallen on hard times) to win honourably their life. In 1915, I was employing not less than 210 people, of which 72 were renowned painting artists of undisputed merit. I have participated in all “Salons de Peinture” (painting exhibits) and my production has always attracted favorable attention. All the models I’ve created came completely out of my hands. I currently have a large number of workers that mirror models I have given them. Many Russian ladies have kindly lent me their support and are certain to get from me the most frank and cordial assistance.” Stefania Lazarska continued making her artist’s dolls until the beginning of WWII, when it became forbidden to use cloth (fabric) to make toys. She not only was a doll maker, but also a talented designer and participated in the decoration of the luxurious SS Normandie liner in 1935. 42

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Stas, the tinsmith from Galicia (here without his black hat). The back neck is signed with embroidered red silk “ADA” which was probably the name of the Polish artist who made the doll. At his side, a sweet peasant lady and a little girl. Private Collection. Canada. Portrait of Stas. Note the elaborate embroidered and applique eyes with long white eyelashes. Vintage 1921 picture of Helena Paderewska with some of her dolls in her hotel room. Note: WWI is over, the dolls do not have the silver-like medals any more and many of them are no longer dressed in Polish costume. The doll on the center front is even made at the image of the French comic strip Becassine, a young Breton housemaid from La Semaine de Suzette. One may also see on the right a young Oriental boy with his nude tan torso, white turban and colored strips pants which is also seen on a previous Stefania Lazarska’s 1919 photo. Courtesy Paderewski Collection.

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In Memory of

Anna May Case

e are very sad to report the passing of a dear friend, one who has no doubt touched many of your hearts. Anna May Case of Kennett Square, PA, age 79, died on September 19 from serious injuries received in a fall. She leaves behind her devoted husband of sixty years, Jerry Lee Case, MD, nine children, seventeen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. We were privileged to meet Anna May at a Christmas luncheon for the Letitia Penn doll club where, at the time, she was serving as its president. Learning of her legendary shell doll collection, we were invited to visit and take photographs. Their home and large property, most of it dating to the 1700’s, is unforgettable, a veritable historic gem filled with country antiques spanning a multitude of genres in addition to what is the largest doll collection we had ever seen! Many doll collectors have had the opportunity to visit the Case home at an annual picnic which the couple held for several years. Anna May wrote a wonderful article for this magazine on her shell dolls, later one on her collection of rare Ravca dolls and in our November 2011 issue readers enjoyed “A Visit with Anna May Case” which attempted to do justice to her extraordinary collections and her passionate love for antiques. Jerry loved to indulge his wife whose enthusiasm for dolls and the friendships she made kept her spirits high in spite of health limitations in recent years. Anna May met the love of her life, Jerry, at Cedar Falls High School in Iowa. She went on to attend Iowa State Teachers College where she majored in art. She was extremely talented and produced many portraits in charcoal, water color and oil for family and friends over the years. She shared these enormous talents in the boardroom as well, and occupied many leadership positions: former President of the Letitia Penn Doll Club, former President of the Delaware Doll and Toy Collectors Club, a former Regional Director for the United Federation of Doll Clubs of America (UFDC) and as a member of the Doll Collectors of America. A life member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and a firm believer in historic preservation, Anna May served faithfully as a former board member of the Kennett Township Historical Commission and as a former board member of the Delaware Society for the Preservation of Antiquities supporting the historic Hale-Byrnes House. She is greatly missed by all who knew her and loved this very special person.

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Blackberry Studio Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ecole des Poupee Moves to Paris Margaret Kincaid and Samy Odin Focus on Gaultier and Friends

March 14-17 2016

There is still space available! E-mail margaret.kincaid@gmail.com Or call Margaret at 646-709-4340 Or E-mail Samy Odin at Boutique@museedelapoupeeparis.com These FG girls are packing to go to Paris 21-1/2 inch brown eyed F9G girl $7900 16-1/2 inch blue eyed F7G girl $5900 French Faux Bamboo wardrobe $395 French Market Basket $145 French blue/Gray trunk $350 French small red trunk $300

Margaret Gray Kincaid Cell: 646-709-4340 Margaret.kincaid@gmail.com Member NADDA and UFDC

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UFDC NATIONAL MODERN COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT Blue Ribbon Winners Part I Photographed by Keith Kaonis at the 2015 UFDC National Convention in Kansas City, MO

STUDY GROUP - Variations of the same doll Orsini dolls, Darlene Yohe

his year’s modern exhibit had a very interesting category, identified as “Study Group.” The response was overwhelming with creative entries winning many blue ribbons. We’ve included several of those winners here.

STUDY GROUP - Variations of the same doll Bye-lo Babies, Candace Wubbena

STUDY GROUP Variations of the same doll Horsman dolls with same mold, Ursula Mertz

STUDY GROUP - Variations of the same doll Bleuettes from 1905 Premier Bleuette to Unis France, 1960. Rita English

STUDY GROUP Variations of the same doll Hertwig, Judith Schaefer

STUDY GROUP - Variations of the same doll Flexy dolls, Jacqueline Swanton

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STUDY GROUP - Variations of the same doll Mengersgeuth infants, Marilyn Dornbush

STUDY GROUP - Variations of the same doll Vogue Ginny’s, Tish Lehmann

STUDY GROUP - Common theme Left: USSR stockinette dolls, Mary Groupé Right: Lapland Sami dolls, Deborah Toy

STUDY GROUP - Members of the same family Left: Chin Chin by Gbr. Heubach, Patrick Bellamy; Right: Madame Alexander, Marsha Hunter

STUDY GROUP - Members of the same family Left: PA WPA dolls, Lois Cohorst. Right: Hertwig, Mary Groupé 48

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STUDY GROUP Members of the same family Top left: Effanbee Patsyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Debbie Tracy. Top right: Little Women, Terri Danner. Below left: Liberty of London, Patricia Bellamy. Below: Unmarked Hertwig, Rosalie Whyel.

BISQUE Action Kewpie Robin Hochteil

BISQUE - Nancy Ann, all bisque baby L-R: Caroline Larsen, Suzanne Swanton, Jan Evers

BISQUE - Pair Above: Margaret Hein Right: Kling, Suzanne Swanton

BISQUE - Nancy Ann, previous blue ribbon winner Robin Hochteil Antique DOLL Collector

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CLOTH - English before 1950 L-R: “Harry the Hawk” by Norah Wellings, Jo Ward; Norah Wellings, Deborah Troy

CLOTH - French, before 1950 ”Francy,” Le Poupeé Parisienne, Marina Tagger

CLOTH - Italian, before 1950, excludes Lencis Barb Patrick (left), Alma #105, Patricia Brown (right)

CLOTH - Pair L-R: Patricia Bellamy, Kathy Turner CLOTH - Lenci adult, 1920-50 L-R: Michael Albanese, Vicki Kutz

CLOTH - L-R: Marsha Hunter, Judy Heckert, Judy Fisher 50

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CLOTH, Madame Alexander, 1933-1940 Marsha Hunter

COMPOSITION Cameo Scootles Susan Wilson

COMPOSITION - Ventriloquist L-R: Suzanne Swanton, Carole Correll

COMPOSITION - Madame Alexander Wendy Ann, swivel waist L-R: Joan Schultz, Loretta Nardone, Deanna Parobeck

COMPOSITION Effanbee Patsy Ann, 19” Suzanne Swanton

COMPOSITION American Character or Petite Suzanne Swanton

COMPOSITION Mary Hoyer, marked Barbara Peterson

It’s Easy To Join UFDC If you collect dolls, you owe it to yourself to belong to the UFDC! For membership information contact: UFDC, Inc., 10900 North Pomona Ave., Kansas City, MO 64153 Phone 816-891-7040 Fax 816-891-8360 Visit www.ufdc.org

COMPOSITION Horsman Child Patsy look-a-like, Suzanne Swanton

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The National Museum of Toys/Miniatures by Donna Kaonis

Favorite Stove and Range Co., 1890 Right: China by Royal Copenhagen, c. 1850

An elaborate apartment building dates to 1900.

Grodnertal Wooden, 26 inches, c. 1825

Paper mache by Muller, c. 1820

new name and a new look. It’s another reason to visit the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, formerly known as the Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City. The museum first opened in 1982 in a Mediterranean-style mansion built in the early 1900s, located on the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus. It featured the collections of Mary Harris Francis and Barbara Marshall, long time friends and passionate collectors. Mary Harris’ foremost love was dollhouses, Barbara’s, artisan miniatures. As the years passed the museum grew both in terms of acquisitions as well as enlarged museum space. The museum closed in January 2014 for renovation and to replace the heating and cooling system. It reopened in August 2015 with a new name, The National Museum of Toys/Miniatures, reflecting an effort to raise its profile commensurate with its extensive collections. Visitors today will find a more cohesive, state of the art experience that will enable it to attract not only serious collectors but entire families that can enjoy learning about the playtime activities of past generations. The new interactive hands-on displays, videos and temporary exhibits appeal to a broader audience, which is very important in today’s environment with so many museums being forced to close for lack of funding. Experienced doll and toy collectors will find the museum meets their interests as well. We had been to the museum several years ago and were delighted to see so many of our favorite dolls still on display. The fine scale artisan miniatures in 1:12 scale and smaller, the work of major contemporary miniaturists, is probably the finest in the world. Even die-hard antique dolls’ house collectors will marvel at the work being done today. With its reopening, Kansas City, Missouri, home to the UFDC Museum and the newly renovated National Museum of Toys/Miniatures, is deservedly at the center of the toy and doll world. Antique DOLL Collector

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China by KPM, c. 1845

China by KPM, c. 1845 Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, c. 1880

French fashion, kid body and original clothes.

Mademoiselle Violette by Rohmer.

Lenci Skittles Set

The Coleman Doll House from Lebanon, PA

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Rohmer fashion

Japanese Friendship doll, Miss Fukushima 1926. She still retains over 40 of her original accessories. Rohmer fashion

English wooden, c. 1750

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Auction Gallery

lovely parisienne by Leo Casimir Bru with swivel neck and original wooden body, 14 inches, realized € 5,000 at Francis Theimer’s September 19 auction in Paris. www.theimer.fr

n important doll sale September 26 at the Galerie de Chartres included this Bebe Bru Brevete, size 2, dressed in an antique costume, 44 cm, selling, for € 13,200. She is leading a Bebe Bru mulatto, size 7, 46 cm, € 4,000, astride an animated bulldog which sold for € 920. www.ivoire-chartres.com

oys, dolls, teddy bears, miniatures and antique Christmas decorations were sold on October 10 at Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion. A rare character by Franz Schmidt & Co., 33 cm, realized € 8,000. The Bawo & Dotter, marked B&D 213, realized € 6,900 and this brown complexioned AT Kestner, sold for € 8,200.

separate Ladenburg catalog offered a fantastic assemblage of antique Christmas decorations including this Dresden train ornament selling for € 4,800. For more information visit spielzeugauktion.de

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17” Outstanding Martha Chase so adorable and pristine, we’ve never seen one in this condition. Huge blue painted eyes, great coloring on all her painted features, body absolutely perfect. Her original dress, slip and undies are superb right down to her adorable pink original shoes. Label on torso, stitch jointing at shoulders and hips. She will have you wondering where she’s been hiding! $725.

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All Dolled Up: Polly & Her Sisters

istoric Bethlehem Museums and Sites announces a new temporary exhibit: All Dolled Up: Polly & Her Sisters, Moravian benefit dolls, opening November 16th in the Moravian Museum at the 1741 Gemeinhaus located at 66 West Church Street in Historic Bethlehem, PA. The Polly Heckewelder rag doll made by the Moravian Ladies Sewing Society of Central Moravian Church since 1872 will be featured along with the Anna Nitschmann portrait doll made by the Busy Workers Society, also of Central Moravian Church, since 1953. Both of these benefit dolls are still being made. Come learn about Moravian sisters and the dolls which were made to benefit Church causes. During the six month run of the exhibit, at various times, demonstrations of the making of Polly and Anna dolls by members of the Sewing Society or Busy Workers will be on the event calendar. In February, a tea will be held for guests to bring their Polly dolls and share their stories. Come learn about Polly Heckewelder, Anna Nitschmann, Becky Langley and Countess Benigna as well as the societies who still make these dolls. Through January 10, the museum will be open Thursday – Sunday 11-5, with guided tours on the hour at 11, 12, 1, 2, 4. Tours are available by appointment Monday – Wednesday. For winter hours, information, or to make an appointment, call 1-800-360-TOUR or check the website www.historicbethlehem.org. More News on page 60 Antique DOLL Collector

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Parasol with a cover capped by a female bust ca. 1930

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Parasols and umbrellas – from everyday object to work of art at the Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

ho knew umbrellas could be so interesting! An exhibition from the collection of Michel Heurtault includes more than 400 museum pieces from bygone days as well as his latest creations. Parasols and umbrellas can enable us to look back to an evolving history of more than 4000 years. The oldest piece in the collection was manufactured by Jean Marius. At the beginning of the 18th century, Sun King Louis XIV granted Marius, the inventor of the three-way collapsible umbrella, a five-year royal monopoly on the manufacture of folding umbrellas. Michel Heurtault, Parisian by adoption, has gained an incredible knowledge on umbrellas – as well as acquiring the art of restoring historic umbrellas. Today his skills are deemed to be unique and have led to a worldwide reputation and to various awards, among them the Maître d’Art. The exhibition is on view until April 3, 2016.

Bell-shaped parasol. c. 1915

Collapsible parasol ca. 1845 Japanese-style parasol ca. 1930

photos: Greg Gonzalez

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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.

8 /1‑1/3/16. Kansas City, MO. Messengers of Goodwill/The 1927 Japanese Friendship Doll Exchange. Toy & Miniature Museum. 816‑235‑8000. Toyandminiaturemuseum.org. 10/24‑4/16/16. Switzerland. Parasols & Umbrellas‑from everyday object to work of art. Michel Heurtault’s museum pieces 1750‑1970 & latest creations. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. www.swmb.museum. 11/21‑2/14/16. Switzerland. Anton Mosimann’s Unique Collection of Cookbooks & Menu Cards. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. www.swmb.museum.

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1 Lancaster, PA. Doll Show. Lancaster Farm & Home Ctr. Ron Funk. 717‑687‑8101. 1 Madison Hts., MI. Doll Show. UFCW Madison Place Hall. Sharon Napier. 586‑731‑3072. 1 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Ctr. C Promotions Plus. Carol Benson. 612‑669‑1613. 1 St. Charles, MO. Doll & Bear Show. Stegton Regency Banquet Ctr. Spirt of St. Louis Doll Club. Tere. 314‑423‑2635. www.stlouisdollclub.com. 2 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction. Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. info@theriaults.com. Theriaults.com. 6‑8 Rock Island, IL. Antique Show. QCCA Expo Center. Melting Pot Productions. Kimberly Schilling. 712‑326‑9964. kim@antiquespectacular.com. 7 Albuquerque, NM. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show. St. Paul’s UMC‑Chapman Hall. Dolls 4U. Anita Husby. 505‑508‑0351. Nitak2@hotmail.com. 7 Anaheim, CA. Doll & Toy Doll Show. Brookhurst Community Center. CA Doll Collectors. Linda Morrow. 562‑596‑6790. Sherryl Shirran. 714‑826‑0345. 7 Batavia, NY. Doll & Bear Show. The Clarion Hotel. Saturday’s Child. Martha Smith. 585‑506‑7948. Satschild4@yahoo.com. 7 Germany. Automata & Fine Toys Auction. Auction Team Breker. +49/2236/38 43 40.(F)+49/2236/38/43/430. Auction@Breker.com. www.breker.com. 7 Irving, TX. Doll Show. Park Inn Hotel. JD’s Collectibles. Joni Holland. 817‑929‑1691. rbijo@aol.com.

7 Largo, FL. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show. Royal Palms of Largo. Bowdre McAllister. 828‑777‑2133. bowdremc@yahoo.com. Judy Smith. 727‑796‑9412. 7 Richmond, VA. Doll Show. Raceway Complex. Ruth. 434‑295‑1435. Judy. 434‑295‑2628. 7 Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com. 8 Ann Arbor, MI. Teddy Bear Artist Show. Weber’s Inn. Bright Star Promotions, Inc. Valerie Rogers. 502‑423‑7827. 8 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sherri Gore. 310‑386‑4211. 8 Davenport, IA. Doll, Toy & Bear Show. Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Eastern Iowa Doll Shows. Sherryl Newton. 319‑610‑3534.

Gaithersburg Antiques Doll Show

Hundreds of Selling Tables…

December 5‑6

The 170th Eastern National Antique to Modern Doll & *Toy Show 2015 Established 1972

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Admission $10 Good 2 Days

Nancy Jo’s Christmas Sale

December 6, 2015 10 am to 3 pm at the

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45 John Glenn Drive, Concord, CA

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The Fairgrounds

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12 Miles North West of Washington DC (I‑270) Exit 10 to red light, turn left, follow fairgrounds signs. Hotels: HOLIDAY INN 301.948.8900 HILTON 301.977.8900 Ask for special rates for Bellman Doll Show. Book hotel 30 days before each show

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8 Hunt Valley, MD. Teddy Bear Show. Embassy Suites Hotel. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453. 8 Portsmouth, NH. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Frank Jones Ctr. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com. 8 Santa Rosa, CA. Doll Show. Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Bldg. Redwood Empire Doll & Study Club. Kitti Perry. 707‑326‑0322. 8 Tucson, AZ. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show. La Quinta Reid Park Hotel. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com. 9 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction. Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. info@theriaults.com. Theriaults.com. 14 Corvallis, OR. Doll, Toy & Bear Show. Benton County Fairgrounds. Valerie Sherwood. Valerie@peak.org. 14 Des Moines, IA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Iowa State Fairgrounds. Colleen Holden. 515‑986‑1975. www.desmoinesdollshow.com. 14 Detroit, MI. Doll Show. Dr. Charles H Wright Museum. Sandy’s Land. Sandy Epps. 313‑492‑6953. 14 Holland, MI. Doll & Toy Show. Holland Civic Ctr. West Michigan Snowbabies, Muskegon Sand Doller Doll Clubs. Jill Sanders. 231‑780‑4544. jancidolls@gmail.com 14 Marietta, GA. Doll, Bear & Miniatures Show. Faith Lutheran Church & School. Brenda Welker. 678‑523‑3150. 14 Nazareth, PA. Doll & Basket Auction. Dotta Auction Co. 610‑759‑7389. www.dottaauction.com. 14 Overland, MO. Doll Convention BJD. St. Louis BJD Convention. Registration Required. liason@stlbjdcon.com. 14 Oxnard, CA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. Kathy Nilsson. 818‑458‑8225. Storybook.kn@gmail.com. 14 Tulsa, OK. Doll Show. Bixby Community Ctr. Kyle Productions Unlimited. 405‑810‑1010. toys@ionet.net. 15 Bellevue, WA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Red Lion Hotel. The Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206‑362‑8723. Pepins4@msn.com. 15 Hasbrouck Hts., NJ. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Hilton Hotel. JMK Shows. Jesse Kohler. 201‑213‑2810. Jmkshows.com. 15 Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. KCI Expo Center & Holiday Inn Hotel. Frasher’s. 816‑801‑8400. 800‑465‑4329. frasher@aol.com. 20‑22 Des Moines, IA. Antique Show. Iowa State Fairgrounds. Melting Pot Productions. Kimberly Schilling. 712‑326‑9964. kim@antiquespectacular.com.

Get into the Christmas Spirit at our holiday celebration!!

“Christmas in Frizellburg!!” Beginning Fri. Nov. 13th, Sat. Nov. 14th and Sun. Nov. 15th 11 to 5 at the

Frizellburg Antique Store

1909 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster, MD 410‑848‑0664 or 410‑875‑2850 Kick off the holiday season with loads of artist creations, Christmas decorations and the best in antiques, especially dolls, toys and holidays!! OPEN every Thurs. thru Sun. 11‑5 and the Christmas celebration continues thru Nov. and all of Dec.! Looking forward to seeing you!!

20‑21 New Hope, PA. Annual Fall Auction Offering All Manner of Playthings for Girls & Boys. Noel Barrett Auctioneers. 215‑297‑5109. (F) 215‑297‑0457. www.noelbarrett.com toys@noelbarrett.com. 21 France. Antique Games, Dolls, Toys, Curiosities & Automatons Auction. Lombrail‑Teucquam Maison De Ventes. Francois Theimer. 01 43 97 91 29 (F) 01 42 83 68 48. www.theimer.fr. Francois.theimer@wanadoo.fr. 21‑22 New York, NY. Antique Dolls from Private Estates & Shirley Temple, Take Two: from Schoolgirl to Storybook Auction. Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Theriault’s. 800‑638‑0422. 410‑224‑3655. www.theriaults.com. 21 Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. info@crossroadsshows.com. 30 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction. Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. info@theriaults.com. Theriaults.com.

106 W. Main St., Carlisle, KY 40311 859‑289‑3344 Hours: 11‑4, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or by appointment. Visit us at www.kydollandtoymuseum.com Like us on Facebook at ky doll and toy museum

The Doll Works Judith Armitstead (781) 334‑5577 P.O. Box 195, Lynnfield, MA 01940

December 2015

5‑6 France. Galerie De Chartres Fine French Dolls, Automata and Musical Auctions. +33(0)2 37 88 28 28 (F)+33(0)2 37 88 28 20. chartres@galleriedechartres.com. 5‑6 Gaithersburg, MD. National Antique to Modern Doll & Toy Show. The Fairgrounds. Bellman Events. 410‑357‑8451. 443‑617‑3590. InfoDOLLS@comcast.net. Calendar cont. on page 64

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

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Sara Bernstein’s Dolls

Edison Talking Dolls Wanted Any Condition Doug Burnett Music Museum

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

Sherman’s Antiques

& Doll Hospital

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

Edisondoll@yahoo.com One of Florida’s Largest Doll Shops... is just a short drive from the interstate. Come find the doll of your dreams in historic downtown DeLand, FL. We have a large selection of dolls over 100 years old, as well as vintage and one of a kind. Dolls of DeLand, 118 N Woodland Blvd (Hwy 17‑92), DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 736‑0004 Tues‑Sat 11:00AM‑5:00PM 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

Member of UFDC and Doll Doctors Association of America

Honey & Shars’ On the web at:

HoneyandShars.com and rubylane.com/shop/honeyandshars New dolls added weekly

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

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ANTIQUE DOLLS – French and German Bisque, All Bisque, Chinas, Limited Ed. Doll Plates. SASE. Ann Lloyd, 5632 S. Deer Run Road, Doylestown, PA 18902. 215‑794‑8164. Email: alloyddolls@gmail.com RubyLane.com/shops/anntiquedolls Member NADDA, UFDC

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Calendar cont. from page 63 5 Harlem, NY. Doll Show. Dwyer Cultural Ctr. Morrisania Doll Society. Ellen Ferebee. 917‑655‑8531. www.MorrisaniaDollSociety.com. 6 Concord, CA. Nancy Jo’s Christmas Sale. Crowne Plaza Hotel. 925‑229‑4190. vallejodoll@gmail.com. www.nancyjodollsales.com. 12‑13 Denver, PA. Doll Auction. Morphy Auctions. 877‑968‑8880. Jay.Lowe@MorphyAuctions.com. 12 Philadelphia, PA. Doll Luncheon. Sheraton Society Hill Hotel. Letitia Penn Doll Club. Reservations Joell Taggart. 610‑525‑3316. Joellt1@comcast.net. 18‑20 Denver, PA. Toy & Doll, The Frances Walker Collection Auction. Morphy Auctions. Jay Lowe. 610‑659‑1981. 19 Columbia, SC. Model Train Show. Jamil Temple. South Carolina Trade Shows. Todd Pletcher. 843‑307‑8674.

January 2016

9 Waco, TX. Doll Show. Lion’s Den. Productions Unlimited. Kyle. 405‑810‑1010. 10 Hauppauge, NY. Doll Show. UPSKY Long Island Hotel. Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club. Mary. 631‑981‑9332. Helen. 631‑281‑3799. 15‑16 Naples, FL. Doll Show. New Hope Event Center. Naples Doll Club. Wendy Mitchell. 239‑530‑0010. Myrna Eby. Mydolls_2@yahoo.com 16 Panama City, FL. Doll Show. Holiday Inn Select. Rose Marie’s Dolls. Rose Marie. 850‑532‑9797. 16‑17 San Diego, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Al Bahr Shriners Center. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. 29 Sarasota, FL. Doll & Bear Convention Show. The DEVYN Event Ctr. Jesse Kohler. 352‑527‑6666. 30 Chandler, AZ. Dolls, Bears & Miniatures Show. First Church of the Nazarene. Dolls & Friends Doll Club. Cheryl Fox. 602‑550‑9933. 30 Glendale, CA. Doll & Toy Show. Glendale Civic Auditorium. Verdugo Hills Doll Club. Janet Hollingsworth. 626‑441‑3330. jhollwth@pacbell.net. 30 Palm Springs, FL. Doll Show. St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Gold Coast Doll Study & Sunshine Doll Clubs of FL. Karen. 561‑741‑1059. 31 Miami, FL. Toy, Doll & Collectibles Show. Airport Ramada Inn. Steve Fuller. 305‑446‑4488.

See more event listings on our website www.antiquedollcollector.com

Ashley’s Dolls 1

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1) Kammer & Reinhardt #117N, 28 inches, Dressed as Alice in Wonderland, Flirty Eyes, $1200 2) Vintage Steiff “Lulac” Bunny, Googly Eyes $125 3) Antique Bisque Character, 23 inches, Unmarked, Long Human Hair Wig, $1500 4) Simon & Halbig #949, 32 inches, Open Mouth, Sleep Eyes, Fabulous Costume! $3400 5) Hertel and Schwab #165 Googly Toddler Character, “Watermelon” grin, Size 12, 22 inches, $13,000 6) Handwerck #109, Beauty!, 31 inches, Human Hair wig, Antique Clothing, Ball Jointed Body, $995

Visit us at the Gaithersburg Doll and Toy Show, December 5th and 6th and at our “famous” Ashley’s Dolls Christmas Open House, December 12th, 10 am until 4pm, Whitsett, NC

Visit us at Doll Shops United, a new all-inclusive specialty internet site dedicated exclusively to Dolls www.dollshopsunited.com

Billye Harris • 723 NC Hwy 61 South, Whitsett, NC 27377 • (336) 266-2608 Website: AshleysDolls.com • E-mail: AshleysDolls@gmail.com Visit us on www.dollshopsunited.com/stores/ashleysdolls • Generous Layaways Member UFDC and NADDA