December 2012

Antique DOLL Collector December 2012 Vol. 15, No. 11

December 2012 Vol. 15, No. 11 $595 / $695 Canada www.antiquedollcollector.com

It was over 40 years ago that Theriault’s established the first auction house in the world to focus only on the subject of dolls. x To offer dolls in an atmosphere of respect and style. x To make each auction fun and unique. x To understand the history and subject of dolls and to freely share this knowledge with all collectors and the general public. x To give each collector an opportunity to build a “great” collection within any budget. x For those who wish to sell their dolls; Theriault’s ensures that each doll is accurately showcased, beautifully presented, and offered to the greatest collectors in the world. x To adapt our auction services to meet the particular needs of each consignor. x To invest ourselves in every collection. x To develop a guarantee unique in the industry (The Gold Horse Guarantee) that protects your investment on select dolls. x To make every auction a completely open and fair market for all collectors. x So as to prevent a conflict of interest, we will never collect dolls ourselves.

Sparked by the visionary ideas of George and Florence Theriault, the company established a set of values and ideas that brought doll collecting into the forefront of all collectibles and revolutionized an entire industry. This is still the mantra of our success. This heritage is why we auction the greatest dolls. And give our consigners the greatest returns. Over 40 years later, we continue to set the benchmark.

x That we will stay true to our nature as an auctioneer and sell only at auction, never privately, regardless of opportunity. x That we will stay forever true to our nature as a specialist in dolls and toys. x That family members and staff will be accessible to collectors and clients at all times. x That we will communicate, engage and participate in the conversation of dolls.

the dollmasters PO Box 151 • Annapolis, Maryland 21404 USA • toll-free: 800-638-0422 • fax: 410-224-2515 • www.theriaults.com

Here’s What Is Under the Holiday Tree For You at Theriault’s in December Three fun Antique Doll Auctions with so many wonderful treasures from childhood past.

December 3, 2012

Discovery Day – Gaithersburg, MD at the Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg. Sorry, no absentee or online bidding.

December 10, 2012

Monday Night at The Auctions: A Petite Sale Annapolis, MD. Absentee, telephone and online bidding is available.

December 16, 2012

Estate Auction – Baltimore, MD at the BWI Marriott. Absentee, telephone and online bidding is available.

For more information about these auctions just call Theriault’s at 800-638-0422 or email info@theriaults.com.

This free holiday gift awaits those who attend any of our three specialty auctions in December.

the dollmasters PO Box 151 Annapolis, Mar yland 21404 USA

Special Auction Announcement for January 11-13, 2013 Marquis Auction Weekend – Newport Beach, CA at the Westin South Coast

toll-free: 800-638-0422 fax: 410-224-2515 www.theriaults.com

Joyce Lanza

I buy dolls and sell on consignment.

2137 Tomlinson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 home: 718-863-0373 cell: 917-859-2446 e-mail: joycedolls@aol.com

Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1. - 2. 21" E. 9 J. Jumeau Bebe, gorgeous royal blue p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, immaculate pale bisque, "applied" ears, orig. head coil intact, gorgeous ant. mohair wig & orig. cork pate. Wears fabulous French ant. silk dress, orig. undies, orig. "signed" EJ shoes with rosettes & ant. crocheted socks. On orig. chunky early 8 ball st. wrist fully "signed" Jumeau body. BEST EJ face.

OUTSTANDING!!! $13,500.

3. - 4. 10 1/2" F. 2. G. Bebe, immaculate pale pressed bisque, gorgeous bulging light blue p/w eyes, orig. mohair wig & pate, wears fabulous satin/ silk FACTORY couture costume & orig. from head to toe, incl. matching hat, orig. undies & orig. leather shoes. On orig. fully jointed French F.G. body. Desirable molded "Bru type" tongue tip!! From famous collection. & STUNNING!! $13,500.

5. - 6. 12 1/2" A.M. #231 “FANY” Toddler, blue sl. eyes, full pouty mouth, perfect pale bisque & French HH wig, wears magnificent antique net & ribbon dress, ant. Fr. velvet hat, ant. socks & orig. shoes. On fabulous orig. early st. wrist proper "FANY" fully jointed clean & shiny "toddler" body. Fabulous & rare pouty character, absolutely ADORABLE!!!! Sure to bring you a smile!!! - ONLY…$6275.

7. 6" Gebruder Heubach All Bisque Coquette, great bisque overall, 3 lavender molded hair bows deeply modeled painted hair, o/cl/mo. w/2 upper molded teeth, br. side glancing painted eyes. Wears darling ant. 2 pc. flannel costume, painted shoes w/molded bows & straps. A real winning character & as cute as she can be!!! GREAT!!!! $1600.

8. 7" Kestner #155 Character, br. sl. eyes, perfect pale bisque, Fr. HH wig, & orig. Kestner plaster pate. Wears beautiful ant. silk dress, leather shoes, orig. undies & socks. On great 5-6 orig. Kestner body w/jointed knees. A little GEM!! Only…$950.

9. 8" K * R #131All Bisque Googlie Toddler, br. side glancing sl. eyes, mint bisque overall, orig. mohair wig & pate, FACTORY orig. silky dress & orig. undies. Rare "barefoot" w/perfectly detailed toes, "starfish" hands & "watermelon" mouth. Sure to make you smile. Absolutely ADORABLE. ONLY…$5700.

10. - 11. 14" Brevette Bru Bebe, mint pale bisque, big br. almond shaped p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, orig. metal Bru head attachment, orig. lambs wool wig & pate. Wearing FACTORY orig. blue silk & lace costume, matching orig. bonnet, orig. pantaloons, orig."signed" Bru shoes & orig. crocheted socks. (dress frayed, but is hers & beautiful color). On orig. kid body, perfect bisque shoulder plate, fully "signed" & perfect lower bisque arms & hands. First generation Bru & absolutely GORGEOUS!!! SALE at ONLY…$18,900.

12. - 13. 9" E. #1 J. Jumeau Bebe, light blue p/w eyes , immaculate pale bisque, orig. long mohair wig & pate. Wears orig. navy blue & ecru silk dress, orig. ant. marked #1 French "signed" shoes, orig. crocheted socks, fabulous Fr. ant. velvet hat taken from my hat collection, ant. underwear set too. On orig. early "signed" st. wrist Jumeau body. Rarely found Size #1 EJ. Absolutely 9 AMAZING beauty. Best EJ face. $19,950.

14. - 15. 21" Earliest Mark Portrait Jumeau #3 Bebe, amber p/w eyes, perfect pressed pale bisque, orig. mohair wig, & pate & orig. head coil, beautiful Fr. FACTORY orig. ornate white cotton, lace, ruffled & net dress, w/pink silk ribbon & added ant. Fr. hat, "signed" Jumeau shoes, ant. socks & orig. undies.

Earliest of the Portrait Jumeau bodies w/oversized hands, 8 ball jointed & st. wrists, clean shiny finish.

First Series Portrait Jumeau. Earliest of Portrait Jumeaux. Sweetest expression. MAGNIFICENT beauty!! Rare large size at great price!!

ONLY…$25,800.

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Happy Holidays from Carmel Doll Shop

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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls December 2012 Volume 15, Number 11

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by Florence Theriault In the late 1870’s pocket dolls, described as “charming articulated poupées,” were first introduced.

CHRISTMAS AT FRITZI’S

by Donna C. Kaonis You’ve seen her beautiful displays at shows, now for a personal look at Fritzi’s holiday decorating!

About The Cover

Rare French and German bisque, delightful mignonettes, half dolls and so much more will be the focus of Theriault’s January 11-13, 2013 Marquis auction at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Newport, Beach. CA. Florence Theriault brings us some of the sale’s highlights just in time for your holiday wish list.

CARRIE A. HALL AND THE FASHION MANNIKIN WARDROBE

by Dale Rensing The author wins a doll at auction along with its trousseau made by a famous dressmaker active during the late 1800’s.

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“…NOT ENTIRELY TRIFLING” THE PORCELAIN HALF-DOLL

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UFDC Special Exhibit: A STITCH IN TIME FOLK ART BLACK CLOTH DOLLS

Photos taken at the national 2012 UFDC Convention

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UFDC SPECIAL EXHIBIT: EXQUISITE EPHEMERA Photographed at the 2012 National UFDC Convention

by Keith Kaonis

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UFDC MODERN COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT 2012 - NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

Photographed at the 2012 National UFDC Convention by Keith Kaonis

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Learning About American-Made Dolls AMERICAN CHARACTER’S TONI, A FASHIONABLE DOLL IN EVERY WAY

by Ursula Mertz

WHAT MARY McABOY NEVER TOLD US

by Maurine Steurer When two Skookums had an unfortunate fall from a mantelpiece, the author made an unusual discovery.

(212) 787-7279 Quality Antique Dolls by Mail P.O. Box 1410 NY, NY 10023

1. Rare and essential Neapolitan Crèche Baby with glass eyes, 5 inches long. The centerpiece! $850 2. 16” Elegant Neapolitan Crèche – exquisite Patrician beauty with glass eyes, rare fair hair close to her oval face, original delicate silk clothes, normal wear, sublime! $895 3. Choice mid 1800‘s McLoughlin ‘The Bride’ – 5” hand colored paper doll in the glorious French box with wooden stand and five double-sided painted gowns.

Rare! $595 4. Energy and pathos radiate from this expressive 16” Neapolitan Crèche with glass eyes, carved teeth and tongue. Original fine clothes in excellent condition $850 5. So delicate is this mint all original 10” Cabinet Parian, pierced ears, molded bow, orig. Fashion gown and limbs including very ornate molded boots! $650 6. Dreamy pools of jewel blue wrap around PW eyes on this 13” Heirloom Poupée Jumeau, a lithe ingénue with original pate, wig and stunning vintage silk couture gown! Just $2200 7. Rare Maker Waxes – lovely clean condition on these 14”/16” Heirloom 1870’s Poured Waxes, rooted hair, glass eyes and featuring the signed bodies of rarified English shops: Joseph Vons and Sons and Frederic Aldis.

Connoisseur dolls! $695 and $895 8. 8” Factory Original Je Marche ‘DEP’ for Jumeau in elaborate silk dress with chapeau, sash, tag and mint, mohair wig! A gem. $750 9. All Original 14” Simon Halbig Fashion, ca 1870, from mint mohair wig to pretty leather shoes in ornate silk ensemble in full layers with early glass eyes! Only $1895 10. Please see #3 11. 18” Lovely “Bru Face” Belton – rare jointed version of the Circle Dot Bru with beautiful early body; stunning modeling features the classic closed mouth pout, extra large PW’s and gorgeous creamy bisque. $2800 12. 15” French Face Belton ‘138’ – snow pure early quality dazzling PW’s, pierced ears, closed mouth, original stiff wrist body, luxurious silk heirloom ensemble with great shoes. Only $1795 13. Rarely so convenient at 12-1/2” tall, this Petite DEP with fully jointed French body still has the original silk dress and hat! $650 14. Like Toddlers? Try this select 14” fabulous Fully Jointed K * R 127, a scarce lad with molded hair, shoe button sleep eyes and original clothes. Sweet! $1100 15, 16. La Patricienne – Both Jules Steiner and Simon Halbig collectors will prize this rare Edmond Daspres 20” lady doll!

Features the specially consigned Closed Mouth 1159 with PW eyes on the shapely Steiner lady body in elegant factory costume.

Uniquely important! Only $2750

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17, 18. Spear’s “Dolly’s Wardrobe” – embossed hinged box contains two 10” easel back paper dolls “Dorothy and Daisy” in their cardboard armoire with door and drawer and hangers for all 8 outfits w/matching hats and accessories! $595 19. 10” Petite Size 0 Block Letter F.G. – smallest size made w/orig. fully jointed body and factory chemise, a flaw nearly impossible to see in her size make her not $7500 or more but just $3000.

20. Breathtaking rarely seen 22” signed Simon Halbig Parian flawless with pierced ears, café au lait hair with coiled braid on back of neck plus original body and clothes! A stunner $2200 21. “Block Letter” FG with all the nuance of the full size! See #19 22. Cabinet Size “Laughing Jumeau” – 15” sparkling blue eyed child, fully jointed Jumeau body, op/cl mouth, original mint curls and clothes! $750 23. 9” Cabinet Size Bliss House with signed door, 2 floors, great color inside and out! $795 24. Cabinet Size SFBJ 251 – a 13” little brother with deeply dimpled oily bisque and vibrant blue PW sleep eyes, fully jointed in elegant playful silk suit! $995 25. Museum class 1880’s Schilling Smiling ‘Taufling’ in exceptional dress w/glass eyes, all original, a one owner’s doll rarely seen like this one! What character! $425.

26. Gbr. Kuhnlenz ‘34’ Blacks – super fine fired in quality w/ glass eyes, original clothes; one in factory ensemble w/orig. bisque bunting baby in arms! $550 and $650 27. Rarely are Schoenhuts as mint as this 12” Baby, factory finish paint and wig (no touch ups) exceptional miniature clothes! $495 28. Unique even for Heubach, this Rare 12” ‘8590’ Googly Character w/Katzenjammer cowlick, elfin ears and exceptional convex enameled and intaglio eyes is a real winner with its fully jointed toddler body too! Sister to mold ‘8556’. Just $4850 29. Choice 10” Cabinet Brus by celebrated artist, ca. 1970, PW eyes, leather bodies, bisque arms, original clothes. $275 each 30. 16” Rare Heubach ‘Dolly Dimple’ – dimpled character with those “shoe button” glass eyes and original wig and clothes. Great! $750 31, 32. Miniature Heubach Toddler – this 9-1/2” glass eye ‘5636’ ‘Laugher’ boasts a mint, chubby Fully Jointed Toddler Body with factory shoes and wig. Totally adorable pint size imp! $1495

Quality Antique Dolls by Mail

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P.O. Box 1410 • NY, NY 10023 33. Precious and Rare 13-1/2” Name Doll “Elsa,” so incised, with overt Bru like modeling, youthful aspect with tender blue PW eyes and beautifully closed mouth, completely charming and rare, in period clothes, just $2800 34. Important 1830’s Papier Mache – museum class rarity, a jointed 9” male with molded mache top hat and heirloom suit of clothes over important and Rare Jointed Wooden Body! $2800 35. 10” 1840s Milliners Model – choice Apollo Knot mache with desirable twin beehive w/side curls, original paint and underwear w/ cream silk voile. $850 36. Since so few were made, this 18” Heirloom JDK 247, Hilda’s sister, is actually more rare than Hilda herself, with its original pate, wig and body in gorgeous heirloom clothes. $1400 37. Brown Heubach Piano Babies are scarce indeed and these mint pieces are terrific! $275 each 38. Currier and Ives Kestner Close Mouth richly dramatic 19” Victorian beauty in her antique Red Riding Hood wool cape, etc., shoes, plaster pate/wig and chunky stiff wrist body, all mint! $1895 39. Choice 13” JDK 243 Asian Baby with lovely amber tint bisque, original factory tint body and wig, asian centric period clothes.

Formal costume available too.

Half price at $2200 40. Outrageous modeling, superior complexion and round googly eyes on this Heubach Black Character with all the factory décor too! Mint. $750 41. 24” Jules Steiner Bebe by highly esteemed artist, faultless recreation with antique PW eyes, wig and clothes. $495 42. History Lovers! 12” Choice Kestner Wax, all original in her hand sewn Amish costume complete with missalette, tiny buttons and no cracks! $495 43. 13” Adorable ‘197’ Belton – waiflike beauty with soulful countenance, creamy bisque, hidden flaw, PW eyes, orig. jointed french stiff wrist body and very lovely clothes. Just $1100 44. Please see # 34 45. 24” SPBH ‘Hannah’ Toddler – larger than life character, super size zesty expression, oily sheen, big bright eyes plus original wig and fine period silk ensemble!

Great! $950 46. Rare 14” Sonja Henie Skier exceptional factory costume with the ski poles and the wooden skies. Collectors’ choice! $450 47, 48. 14” Gene Carr Cartoon Characters Snowball and Blink, excellent condition and original clothes! No craze. $350 each

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Kamkins pair.

Very good condition. $5000 for pair.

Valerie Fogel's

Beautiful Bebes Attic Finds www.rubylane.com/shop/bebesatticfinds

Beauty forever captured in the soft essence of this 17" Jumeau Fashion. Darkly lined, blue spiral threaded eyes, pale perfect bisque, phenomenal hand woven - plaited wig, very desirable cotton antique pin striped dress, silk antique cape, fabulous original leather boots with rosettes and heels, and original straw bonnet with black velvet ribbon. Sturdy gusseted kid body with stitched fingers.

Truly a beauty! $4995

What a Bébé Doll! HUGE babyblue spiral threaded paper weight eyes, gorgeous bisque, beautiful full apricot hued lips with a hint of the Bru-like tongue, child like expression, original antique wig, lovely peach toned costume in antique silk, matching polished cotton underwear with lace embellishments; all beautifully pared with her stamped Gesland body w/ lovely armatured fashioned arms and legs. This is a Bébé that draws you in. She has the guile of a wide eye-ed innocent and the look of the most sought after of French Bébés.

Mademoiselle is marked F.G. in scroll, number 5 beneath. Generally excellent overall condition with the exception of a baking line over her right ear making her very attainable. $3800

HOLIDAY SPECIALS: 1. Twelve inch Premier Bebe with mesmerizing eyes.

Perfect and entrancing! $8,250 2. Gorgeous 26" Jumeau Bebe with glowing bisque and eyes. $6750 3. Charming 10" Bisque Mulatto Baby -Marked 2 Wobble tongue. Adorable! $600 4. Stunning E11J in pale pink couture ensemble. $8400 5. Magical Portrait marked 8 with molten chocolate eyes $7900 6. Ravishing Brevete with sublime pale bisque and rapt expression. $13,900 7. Tiny 9.5" Sie C Steiner with precious face in orig.

French silk costume $11,800 8. Superb all orig. Dehors fashion lady in spectacular soutache pique dress $5200

Enchanting 16" FG Fashion Governess with delicate bisque, beautiful face and quite winning original black velvet jacket with chatelaine. All original except black skirt may be made from antique fabric.

Orig wig with cork pate and delicate bonnet. Rare to find! (child not included) $4800

Simply adorable and rarer to stumble upon! Kestner 155 mold child in original costume. 10 1/2" character child with deep and expressive modeling, huge brown sl. eyes, open mouth with pearly teeth. She is displayed in fabulous hand weft mohair wig of dark blonde curls. She has a wonderful little Kestner body and her red wool Mariner ensemble gives her a perfect presence! Absolute cabinet perfection and her little black doggie follows wherever she goes! $1275

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t Theriault’s recent auction in Dallas, TX, the private collection of the early California collector Alice Avery gave bidders the opportunity to choose among an array of mignonettes, Lencis, Kruse dolls, French bebes, German characters and American and Eurpean dollhouses. This type I Kathe Kruse with wig and original costume, 17”, after 1920 realized $10,250. Among a fantastic collection of Lencis was this rare miniature boy with original hobby horse and paper hat, series XX, which sold for $16,000. This model originally appeared in a 21” size during the 1920’s and was later released circa 1931 in this miniature size. Even more astounding was the 1925 Lenci catalog which brought $10,000. The following day an extremely rare 20” Cissy as “Lucy Bride” by Alexander, 1956, brought $7,000. Prices do not include buyer’s premium.

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Patricia A. Vaillancourt 561-512-7193

I offer a full array of dolls and accessories 1. 17-inch Papier Mache with rare hairdo, blue eyes. all original, (has minor crazing on neck). Winner of a green ribbon in July 2000, she wears a wonderful rare early white dress of the period lace apron and green shoes $1500 2. This is an especially wonderful Jumeau, she has been someone’s treasure for life. Original shoes, dress and the most gorgeous hat. Beautiful blue eyes, original wig, marked on head and body. . . an absolutely perfect doll. No hairlines cracks or damage. If you ever wanted a perfect doll this one is it 28 inches tall, has original slightly worn marked shoes size 12, her head marked 12 as well. $5200 3. 16 inch Raggedy Ann with rare outlined nose, four eyelashes, wooden heart, shoe button eyes, original dress, and original pantaloons. These all American dolls are close to our hearts. $950 4. I do not know who made this wonderful early doll but she is very unusual, definitely German because of her clothes and book bag. The body is cloth and looks like a Kathy Kruse. The soles of her shoes match the adorable dress. She has a blond mohair wig in braids, blue eyes. I am very taken by this doll! $1250 5. Marvelous 20 inch Crèche doll sculpture, found in France by a soldier who saved it from a church. The detail is amazing – the nails and crown of thorns authentic, his sorrowful expression full of meaning. $750 6. This is a small collection of toys consisting of a Royal safe deposit box with pictures of children on side. The combination works which is rare, $650. 9-inch Steiff bear with cute appealing face has hangtag which reads “a bear little girls first pet, on the other side “Margaritas first love,” $950 . 4 inch x 3 inch The First National Bank of Elmhurst Save for a Home has Della written on one side, $75 A Chad Valley kitchen scale decorated with kittens, teddy bear and pig, very sweet in excellent condition. Great for a general store, $125 7. Composition Madame Alexander’s, the one with Wendy Ann face is 13 inches, the other has the Elizabeth face, 16 inches, some crazing so priced accordingly. Both have original clothes, underwear, shoes and socks. Elizabeth face has Madame Alexander tag. $165 each 8. 12 inch Powder Puff holder with Pierrot holding the ballerina, an amazing piece with exceptional quality and detail. I believe it was made by Dressel and Kister. Inside her dress is a large powder puff with ostrich feathers and an ivory handle. I have had this piece for years and really enjoy it. Even the way it stands is unusual. $495 9. Two authentic early black dolls, one is velveteen with leather shoes, the other is polished cotton with feather stitching and sewn on laces above the shoes. Velveteen brown doll $175, polished cotton is $150.

10. This is a wonderful pincushion lamp, 13 inches. A marvelous shade made of individual glass roses, hands away holding a rose, her dress is made of pink feathers. $695

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Minty and adorable 16” Kestner Hilda.

This darling baby has cornflower blue sleep eyes, beautiful bisque and expert painting. She has her plaster pate, original wig and lovely body with it’s original finish. You will adore her darling antique baby dress and bonnet. You won’t find a better Hilda anywhere, she is the best! $2995 DECEMBER 2012

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Fabulous 19” Closed Mouth Simon Halbig 949 child! This perfect beauty is all original with the most stunning spiral blue paperweight eyes, exquisite bisque and painting. Her early fully jointed straight wristed body has it’s original finish. She has her antique blond mohair wig and a beautiful antique outfit. This early beauty is one of the finest 949’s ever with the face of an angel! $2895

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A stunning face with a hint of smile highlights the early barefoot all-bisque doll.

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Extremely rare and sought is the all-bisque mignonette with wooden-ball-jointing at the elbows. This example has original costume and below-hip length mohair braids.

n 1878 a strange little notice appeared in La Poupée Modèle, the popular French children’s journal, announcing the arrival of poupees de poche at the prestigious Parisian doll shop of Madame LavalleePeronne, A La Poupee de Nuremberg, located at 21 Rue de Choiseul. It is droll to learn that the amusing name, “pocket dolls”, used by today’s collectors to endearingly describe their miniature all-bisque dolls was the very name they originally bore.

And what name could suit them better? Poupees de poche.

A little doll that fits in your pocket. One that can easily travel along with you. A doll for a bigger doll. A size that means you can always find room for another.

The miniature doll that was “born” in the late 1870s differed from her tiny predecessors that had been made of wax or wood or paper mache or even glazed porcelain.

There had been the taufling baby, the bathing doll known as “Frozen Charlotte”, even the Grodnertal all-jointed wooden miniature doll. This new model was different.

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For one, it was made entirely of bisque, and, too, it represented a idealistic little child, with real wig and glass eyes, fully-articulated, able to be dressed and undressed, a veritable tiny model of its child-owner. The little dolls were described in the 1878 La Poupée Modèle as “charming articulated poupees, with head, arms and body of bisque, with long hair able to be combed”.

Actually, the dolls had appeared one year earlier, in 1877, offered by the Grand Magasins du Louvre, which extolled their pretty costumes in delicately shaded silks, ornamented with ribbons and lace; in the original catalog drawings bare feet are evident. By 1878 the same store offered the dolls in two sizes, and in the 1879 Etrennes catalog of Coin de Rue the dolls appear, described as having coiffures arranged or flottante, with silk costumes ornamented with ribbons and lace, the most elegant in this genre”. An illustration of the dolls in that catalog shows them as having hip-length long braids and ankle-length princess-style dresses that showed their elegant bisque

of Mignonettes

by Florence Theriault

A trio of all bisque mignonettes illustrates the variety achieved in facial painting and expression. Note the variation in the painting of boots.

arms and fancily-painted boots to advantage. In 1880 the Maison du Petit Saint-Thomas offered “Poupees miniature articulees” in their Etrennes catalog, in costumes of silk and satin, in three sizes.

Although all-bisque dolls had clearly caught on, apparently the catchy name poupees de poche did not. Two years after their introduction, beginning in the June 1880 issue, the miniature doll of La Poupée Modèle was re-named Mademoiselle Mignonette. And the magazine added “the pocket-sized doll will be referred to as the mignonette, if you don’t mind”. This time the name caught on and so-strongly entered the general parlance that dolls are known as mignonettes today.

The original mignonette cited by La Poupée Modèle was 10 cm, presumably a barefoot all-bisque. Yet one year previously a patent had been registered in France

by Fernand Sustrac concerning the use of spherical balls in the articulation of bebes not exceeding 20 cm. This system included articulation of the elbows and/or knees.

And on April 30, 1879 Schmitt et Fils registered a nearly identical patent for the articulation of all-bisque dolls.

The articulation could include swiveling of the head and jointing of the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees – or any combination of those.

It is important to remember that the so-called “French” all-bisque mignonette was actually an “assembly” doll.

That is, its various parts – bisque head and body, wig, costume, trousseau, presentation box or packaging – were purchased from various sources and assembled by one of many small studio doll-making firms or by a boutique which maintained its own couturier ateliers. During the early 1880s the bisque production appears to be French as the earliest barefoot mignonettes have a bisque and modeling quality identical to other French dolls of those years. Yet the French firms seemed unable or unwilling to actually manufacture these all-bisque dolls to any great extent. It is clear that even for those dollmakers such as Henri Alexander, Francois Gaultier and Emile Jumeau who ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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The earliest French all-bisque mignonettes are notable for long slender limbs. This pair wear their original costumes and have variation in facial expression, one with large dramatic eyes, the other with gentle expression.

Dolls dressed as a governess or “nourrice” were offered in Paris Etrennes catalogs.

Illustration from original catalog of 1884.

This all-bisque mignonette wears her original costume.

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experimented with mignonettes for one or two years, it was not their focus. Even Armand Jullien of Jullien Jeune, the Parisian dollmaker who advertised mignonettes from 1877 onward (presumably purchasing bisque heads from the Gaultier porcelain firm according to the 1881 Gaultier inventory) was not an important figure in the all-bisque market.

The French doll shops and assemblers mostly turned to German porcelain firms for their supply of “French” all-bisque dolls. From the mid-1880s onward, German doll firms, in particular Simon and Halbig and Kestner, were the major suppliers of the head and body parts to Parisian doll firms such as Alexandre Krohn of 24 rue Angouleme who created luxury doll costumes, describing himself as a supplier to the finest doll shops in Paris and Russia.

And in the French department store catalogs from the mid-1880s onward, the illustrated all-bisque miniature dolls are clearly Germanmade, despite their description as “French”.

As time went on, stylistic variations and production methods changed. The early slender-bodied, long-limbed mignonettes

The Kestner firm of German created an extremely rare series of mignonettes with body variations including the little girl with swivel waist, the girl with chubby legs, and the girl with kid bebe body similar to the early Bru bebe body. The dolls appear to have been offered as “French” dolls, as well as their actual German origin.

Below: Even a 1” variation in size is notable in the petite dolls. The all-original dolls are 6” and 5”.

The large doll, known as “French Wrestler” for her plump and sturdy body (yet note the tiny ankles!). She appears to be offering a lesson or two to her closed mouth little sister.

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The firm of Simon and Halbig created a gorgeous series of all bisque with gentle expressions. Note the daintily curled fingers, hint of smiles, original costumes and fancy boots.

became chubbier. The early system of woodenpeg-jointing was supplanted by bisque hidden-stringing loops. Models appeared with open mouth and porcelain teeth. Shoes and stockings became modeled and painted onto the doll legs in a wide variety of styles.

Heads were designed to swivel or as onepiece with the torso. And all-bisque dolls were used in the design of other playthings such as Leopold Lambert’s automaton featuring a young girl playing with her all-bisque mignonettes. Too, the boutiques such as Au Nain Bleu and department stores such as Au Louvre and Samaritaine competed to present the mignonettes in presentation arrangements of lavish array, with additional costumes and accessories. In fact, it could be argued that trousseau and presentation became, to the doll firms and to the stores, nearly more important than the dolls.

At 10” no wonder she needs a rest.

A rare size and a rare model, emulating the circle/dot bebe of Leon Casimir Bru.

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Most sought by collectors of all-bisque mignonettes are the jointed elbow models, especially when one is graced with a beautiful face, long mohair wig, and original costume. A profile of a similar doll (without the jointed elbows) was illustrated in this 1877 Au Louvre department store Etrennes catalog.

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The detail of expression on all-bisque dolls becomes most apparent when they are placed in a story-setting such as this.

For example, the La Poupée Modèle mignonette, mentioned in the opening paragraph of this article, became standardized: the size 1 black-stockinged all-bisque doll by Simon and Halbig. The reason was simple. Having a uniform size doll was important to Madame Lavalle-Peronne boutique, for after all, every child would want all of the accessories that were designed to complete the costumes. And, if perchance, the family didn’t want to make the costumes themselves, why, my goodness, wonderful costumes could be purchased at the Rue Choiseul shop!

The 1880s French and German bisque mignonettes were beloved by their original child owners, and have remained cherished and sought-for by today’s collectors. Mignonettes are sought for rarity features such as swivel heads and jointed elbows, original trousseaux or wigs, and, always, for a particular facial expression that touches one’s heart. It is remarkable that even such tiny dolls (an 8” model is considered grand-sized!) have such variation in facial presence.

The parting of lips with tiny inset teeth was considered a luxury detail in the all-bisque designs. The painting detail around the eyes is especially notable on this example who wears her original costume, and guides the little all-bisque in a carriage. Her gentle smile suggests delight at the carriage ride where she has been seated for more than a century.

The presentation of all-bisque mignonettes in luxury trousseaux allowed the prestige Parisian boutiques to not only enhance the beauty of the doll, but also to buffer their reputation as a creator of exquisite trifles.

The dolls shown in this article are all from the private collection of the late Mary Young of Atlanta, Georgia, and will be presented at Theriault’s January 2012 premiere auction event “Bespoke” in Newport Beach, California. For information visit www.theriaults.com ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Christmas at Fritzi’s

by Donna C. Kaonis

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d like to think that doll and toy collectors have an edge over others when it comes to holiday decorating, after all, we possess the playthings that once made Christmas wishes come true for lucky girls and boys.

Over the years I’ve seen some wonderful displays, but Fritzi Bartelmay Martinez, known to all simply as Fritzi, has taken holiday decorating to a new level!

With her mother as a doll dealer, Fritzi’s interest in dolls began at an early age. “When I was a little girl my mother would bring me dolls from the merchandise mart and Marshall Fields. My father owned a factory and some of the workers would give him dolls for his little girl. My grandmother, knowing of my love for dolls, would give me a doll each year for my birthday or Christmas. Some of the dolls I could play with but other, more expensive dolls, were displayed in cabinet. I quickly learned how to respect expensive dolls.”

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of a beautiful hutch cabinet.”

After numerous phone calls to the owner of the Chicago Kane County Fairgrounds doll and toy show, I was able to get a booth where I sold every doll.

Those customers have stayed with me forever.” At first Fritzi specialized in Ginny dolls but gradually came to love antique dolls – citing their artwork and investment potential.

Fritzi and her husband Rick built their house about seven years ago incorporating many of the antiques and leaded glass windows they had acquired over the years. Primarily brick and stone, Fritzi describes the architecture as old world European. Hand crafted walnut woodwork and cherry cabinets, along with and their collection of antique furniture create a Victorian ambience

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that harmonizes beautifully with the dolls and toys.

They started adding to their family collection of Christmas decorations about fifteen years ago, citing the Gaithersburg, MD doll show as a great source.

The fun begins on Thanksgiving day. Following an enormous meal, Fritzi’s daughter Megan, son Ken and his wife Louisa, Rick’s son Lee and wife Jody, along with six grandchildren: Jessie, Garrett, Melissa, Kyle, Allisa and Josh are put to work. A twelvefoot old world style artificial Christmas tree is already up awaiting the decorations… sentimental family ornaments, those collected on trips and purchased at the Christkindlmarket in Chicago, and homemade ornaments from their children and grandchildren. While the big tree is being decorated Fritzi arranges antique Santas, floral displays, village scenes, twinkling lights, smaller feather trees and holiday stockings.

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Ask anyone who has been to a doll show with Fritzi in attendance and they will marvel at her large booth, artfully decorated with carefully selected props that make the dolls seem to come alive. “ I once dreamed of being an interior decorator and even took some classes. It turns out I am fulfilling that dream with dolls,” says Fritzi. At home her dolls deserve no less … Christmas storybooks, Merry Christmas tins, toys, small trees and decorations are carefully placed amongst the dolls as if they are celebrating the holiday. Each year she enjoys making different arrangements to keep it fresh and interesting. When all the decorating is done, everyone is rewarded with cherries jubilee.

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When Christmas day comes there are many traditions the family enjoys.

Rick makes his grandmother’s Lithuanian’s cheese blintzes for breakfast. Later in the day with the entire family assembled they sit down to a goose dinner with all the trimmings. In front of each place setting is a small cut glass dish containing a warm cinnamon flavored rice confection. One of the dishes contains a whole almond, another half an almond – the two lucky people who discover the almonds receive special gifts. “In spite of all the presents under the tree, they absolutely love this custom,” exclaims Fritzi.

“It was my grandfather from Denmark who passed down this tradition, which he said was originally to curb the children’s appetite when food was not plentiful. After dinner the children draw numbers out of a hat. Going in turn they each put on a Santa Claus hat, sit in fancy chair and open all his or her presents.”

During the holiday season they enjoy having doll collectors over.

“Last year I had a buffet with a variety of soups… it was so much fun,” says Fritzi. Giving, sharing, friends and family… it’s all about making meaningful memories at this special time of year.

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Carrie A. Hall and the Fashion Mannikin Wardrobe

by Dale Rensing

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s a seamstress and collector of vintage fashions, I am fascinated by the costumes with which Victorians dressed their dolls. The attention to detail at even this minute level is such a hallmark of their tailoring that I can’t help but admire the workmanship of the clothing as much as that of the doll.

At Withington’s in October 2011 a number of very special lots came up for auction – a 27-inch “French Fashion Mannikin” along with several outfits which were a part of her trousseau. The catalog description read “27” Mannikin French fashion incised 8 on head and shoulder plate, kid body w/bisque arms custom made by Emma Clear, swivel neck – costume was made by Carrie A. Hall, dressmaker to General Douglas MacArthur’s mother and Susan B. Anthony. The costumes made for the Mannikin… circa 1850 to early 1920’s…” There was a note which accompanied the lots adding that the costumes were marked “Handicraft Shop N. Platte, Nebraska”. It also stated that some of the costumes were made with fabric of the period and that Carrie had written a book entitled From Hoopskirts to Nudity.

Known for the doll clothing I create from the patterns we sell at Ages Designs®, I was asked just a month earlier by our doll study club to give a program on costuming dolls. I intended to make a number of examples to illustrate different styles that were popular during the Victorian era. I knew it would take a lot of time to create all the costumes needed, and these lots seemed the perfect solution to ensuring that I had the program finished in time. What made them even more perfect was that not only did these costumes exemplify some of the better known styles of the era, but they were also made by a person who lived during that time, sewed for most of her life, and used all the authentic techniques of each period. To be sure, the interiors of the costumes were as important and revealing as their exteriors.

The dressmaker who created

Figure 1. Earliest Polonaise with Scotch Plaid

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them, Carrie Alma Hackett, was born on December 9, 1866 in Wisconsin.

Her married name, Hall, came from her second marriage to John Hall in 1906. Carrie once said she had been born with a needle in her hand; she completed her very first star quilt at the tender age of nine. At the insistence of her parents, Carrie became a school teacher, and was even superintendent of schools for a time. Her ability to instruct eventually carried over into other aspects of her life.

At the age of 23, Carrie traveled to the booming town of Leavenworth, Kansas to seek her career as a seamstress. Working at a department store, she quickly became head Figure 2. Interior of Early Polonaise

Figure 3. Green day gown with brown Polonaise

Figure 4. Gold Princess Gown with 3/4 Sleeves

seamstress and, around 1900, started her own label. She soon became known for the quality and style of her garments. Carrie used magazine fashion plates from London and Paris to recreate the latest fashions for her customers. At the height of her career, approximately 1898 to 1920, a dress, or even an entire wardrobe, created by Carrie Hall was very sought after by the women of high society. She was known as Leavenworth’s finest dressmaker and came to be known by her customers as “Madam Hall.”

Although the Susan B. Anthony museum was unable to confirm that Carrie was a dressmaker for the famous activist, it is likely that Carrie did create outfits for her, as Susan’s brother, Daniel, lived in Leavenworth. Susan was known to visit her brother and sister-in-law for months at a time. Daniel Anthony was an important newspaper publisher who, as of the late 1860s, was able to afford expensive services for both his wife and his sister.

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employment. Quilt making was all the rage in the 1920s and 1930s, and here Carrie found her outlet. Not only did she create quilts, but she also presented programs throughout the state on their history, dressing in colonial-style costumes and showing the collection of quilt blocks she had made to illustrate every quilt block design known. All told, she created over 800 quilt blocks to assist in this instruction, eventually donating them to the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas where they can still be viewed today.

Mrs. Hall became the leading authority in the country on quilting, and her name is still known by quilters today. Her book, the Romance of the Patchwork Quilt, is still a quilter’s staple, and has been described as perhaps the greatest contribution to the standardization of quilt pattern nomenclature. Her other book, From Hooped Skirts to Nudity, while not as well-known, does appear to have influenced a number of books which were written in the 1970s and 1980s on vintage fashion. It is not too much of a stretch of the imagination to think that the costumes which accompanied the Fashion Mannikin at the October 2011 Withington auction were made for instructive purposes similar to

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Figure 5. Ivory Silk Bustle Dress with Moire Ribbon

that which she created for her quilting programs.

The idea that Carrie may have created the costumes for the purposes of instruction, using them for almost the exact purpose for which I had acquired them, intrigued me. Eager to prove my theory, I sought out authorities from museums and historical societies in the Midwest to ask what they knew of the Mannikin and her costumes. While they did provide me with a great deal of information, no one could say for sure why this doll and her trousseau existed.

Eager for more clues, I turned to her book on fashions. Printed in 1938, the full title, A Review of the Follies and Foibles of Fashion, 1866-1936, From Hoopskirts to Nudity, hints at Mrs. Hall’s sense of humor which she carried with her throughout her life. This book is reminiscent of an autobiography, documenting Carrie’s opinions and feelings on the events

in her life. It was during her early adolescence that the introduction of analine dyes, synthetic colors which could be produced more easily and affordably than previously, with superior color fastness, sometimes shocked the eye.

Mrs. Hall writes that in the 1870s “...One expression of the hideous taste of this period, which makes one wonder if for a time women had not taken leave of their senses, was the introduction of a conglomeration of vivid colors into the fashionable fabrics. An inspection of the fashion plates of the day reveals that most shocking array of plaids, stripes, and checks in the most striking colors.

Scotch plaids that no Scottish Clan would claim; magentas, solferinos, and violent blues and greens were to be seen everywhere.”

Mrs. Hall starts off her book with a discussion on the fashions between 1866, the year she was born, and 1876, spending a good deal of time discussing items such as the steel-hooped skirts and the hour glass corset. Interestingly enough, one of the lots which I did not acquire at the auction contained those exact items. The next chapter, “Panniers and Bustles 1876-1886,” begins with an explanation of how the bustle evolved from the hoopskirt and how it worked with the pannier to produce the swags of fabric gracefully draped over the hips of a skirt, draping the remainder of the fullness toward the back. The dress that the “Fashion Mannikin” wore at the auction was of this style.

Two other styles which Carrie writes about in detail in this chapter include the Polonaise, a waist and overskirt cut in one piece and worn over a separate skirt, and the princess gown. Both of these styles were well represented at the auction and, recognizing their importance in the history of fashion, I snatched up two examples of the Polonaise (Figures 1 and 3), as well as the lovely gold princess-line gown (Figure 4).

The grey Polonaise trimmed with black lace, featuring a Scotch plaid basque is an exquisite piece of work.

Now exhibiting the ravages of time, the plaid silk is disintegrating. Yet I believe that earlier this was the queen of the collection. The construction is exactly as Carrie writes in her book, with the drilling (lining) basted to the fabric and assembled as one (Figure 2). The fact that Mrs. Hall really gets into detail about this style and how it evolved into the princess gown leads me to believe that this was a costume in which she took great pride in creating.

The bustle she describes during this period was evidenced on a couple of gowns in different lots. I regret that one lovely light blue silk gown trimmed with a darker blue velvet, which was paired with an equally lovely pink satin dress, got away from me, but I was able to obtain one example of a bustle gown in an ivory silk trimmed with moiré ribbons (Figure 5).

Chapter 4, entitled “The New Victorian Woman 18861896” points out that the new modern mindset, greatly concerned with health and increased social equality, had women living a life of greater physical activity which required costumes that were less elaborate, providing more freedom of movement. The bustle would disappear, and the split skirt would make its debut, enabling women

Figure 7. Red Balloon Sleeve Evening Dress

to sit properly astride bicycles. Costumes similar to a man’s business suit would become fashionable as more women took to the workforce, seeking careers as teachers, librarians, and nurses. The Eton jacket and the gored skirt were mentioned specifically in this chapter. Had this particular style not been one of my favorites of all time, would I have bid so much to have it, without knowing its importance in relation to Carrie’s book (Figure 6)?

In “Balloon Sleeves and Bell Skirts 1896-1906”, Carrie reveals that the emphasis at the shoulders and collars continued to be popular into the new century, pairing jackets and shirtwaists with gored skirts worn close at the hips, flaring out into a circle at the hem, much like a bell.

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as a yellow gown and dark walking suit with a blue shirtwaist I was unable to obtain. Another item I passed on, but would have done otherwise had I read the book first, was a cream-colored gown trimmed with lace and a pink silk sash, complete with its matching pink straw hat adorned with marabou. That particular costume dates to a style very popular after the 1902 introduction of the straight-front corset, which gave the wearer a somewhat unbalanced appearance; “a pouter-pigeon silhouette” as Carrie put it.

There are a few other styles that Carrie expounds upon such as the Bloomer and Peekaboo waist which do not show up in the collection, but it is hard to know if they did not survive the test of time or if they were never actually created. But the hobble skirt, at which Carrie enjoys poking some fun, did show up in two costumes, one of which is now in my collection (Figure 8). Her quote from the Carol Press of Boston served to describe the silliness she found in its creation: Hobble, hobble, little skirt, How I wonder what thou wert, Perchance, maybe a papa’s pant Now for him a trifle scant.

This, however, is where the costumes leave off, but the book continues on. As a matter of fact, the hobble skirt only brings us three-quarters of the way through the book. Were there more costumes? Which came first – the costumes or the book? Were the costumes actually used as a teaching tool as I surmise, or did some wealthy client simply request a doll with a lot of fancy outfits?

There are other questions about Carrie Hall’s life as well. In 1941, at the age of 75, Carrie moved from Leavenworth to North Platte, Nebraska. She began yet another career, that of a doll maker, doing business as “The Handicraft Shop”. She produced character dolls of historical importance, such as American presidents and their wives, characters from the Bible, European royalty, and Buffalo Bill Cody. According to an old newspaper article, Carrie’s doll business took off quite rapidly, with the major portion of her business consisting of wholesale orders from department stores and gift shops.

Her dolls were not mass produced; each doll was hand made to order. They often were dressed in old fabrics and trimmings, textiles provided to her by friends who were cleaning out their attics. One doll was pointed out as being very special; Katherine Parr, made for a lineal descendant of Katherine, the only wife of Henry VIII to have the distinction of having attended the monarch’s funeral. Yet some of the research I have done points to the fact that Carrie may merely have assembled and clothed the dolls, working with others such as Emma Clear to create the heads and body parts. Letters between her and a friend she calls “My Humpty Dumpty Emma Jane” can be found in a Quilter’s Journal from the Fall of 1980 talking about how she hoped that the new head maker would work out. Indeed, the “Fashion Mannikin” points to this collaboration. Over time, I hope I will find more answers. In the meantime, I like to think that Carrie would be glad to know that her work as a seamstress and fashion historian carries on.

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Figure 8. Hobble Skirt

Carrie passed away at the age of 88 on July 8, 1955. She left her mark boldly in the quilting world and quietly in the doll collecting world—yet touching both in stewardship as an historian. I would like to thank the Leavenworth County Historical Society, the Lincoln County Historical Museum, the Susan B. Anthony House, as well as Ms. Laura Elkins, a reenactor who has played the part of Carrie Hall, for their assistance in research with this project. They were each very forthcoming and gracious in sharing what they knew about this remarkable woman.

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“… Not Entirely Trifling”

The Porcelain Half-Doll

all them what you will. Half-dolls, demi-figurines, tea-puppe, even pincushion dolls. These lovely ladies, mostly waist-up modeled figures with elaborately sculpted hair and bonnets, sometimes nude, sometimes with richlysculpted costumes, were vastly popular in the first decades of the 1900s.

But, truthfully, they may have been trifling, a bit of fancy added to utilitarian objects, designed to delight. In her 1974 book “China Half-Figures Called PinCushion Dolls”, Frieda Marion approached this subject. Writing that, “as a proper New Englander”, she had felt guilty about enjoying something she felt to be frivolous, she added, “For frivolous they are. Pincushion dolls are embellishments and adornments, but they are not useful objects. True, most of them were intended to top utilitarian items, but in themselves they are totally unnecessary, even, in fact, impediments.

The female form in miniature is not really a functional whisk-broom handle, and as for the pincushions they topped, their skirts of lace and ribbon only served to hide the pins and needles beneath, creating a pretty effect on the dressing table but a nuisance to the seamstress”.

Researchers today seem agreed that this early 20th century craze began with an exhibition of doll heads made by the Royal

Historic fashion and artistic themes inspired the designers of half dolls as seen in this superb pair from the Kriteman collection; the bonnet lady is a remarkable 7”h.

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by Florence Theriault

The double-person dancing couple is a rare variation of half doll. The standing pair are actually half dolls with original separate porcelain legs.

The grand 7” example of the luxury model is remarkable not only for exquisite detail of Dresden flowers but for extravagance of costume detail; little details like fingerless gloves are fashionably accurate as well as beautiful.

Luxury details include not only quality of porcelain but also size. Their similar gentle smiles and proportional size suggest the larger model is mother to the smaller dressed model.

It is extraordinary to consider the delicacy with which this lady must have been created. And even more amazing that she has been so perfectlypreserved. Details include the Dresden “lace” of costume and Dresden flowers.

Half dolls could be arranged on powder or jewelry boxes, or affixed to mirrors or lamps, by the original manufacturer, as seen in this luxury model affixed to a pink porcelain powder jar with gilt metal overlay designed to appear as gold lace. On the left is a lady with brown sculpted hair captured in a formal coiffe, and on the right is a lady with a “copper” urn balanced on her white coiffe.

Among the most sought-after half dolls are those of the Dressel & Kister Medieval series. The graceful woman with extraordinary gold helmet and richly-painted jewelry has uniquely posed arms.

So favored were the ladies bearing cups of tea or hot chocolate, that similar models were made by various firms. Shown are three rare variations of the theme; the 6” example in the center has an especially beautiful face.

Highlystylized models, one with hands modestly posed and a very unusual coiffure of brown hair were surely inspired by high fashion of the 1920s.

Each is 5 ½”.

The Kriteman Collection features a wonderful selection of Art Deco or flapper era models including this rare trio of 5” models including lady with Pierrot and lady in top hat.

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To visualize the grand size of the 10” red-haired lady, realize that the lady with fan at the left is a 5” tall, a more standard size. The “Dancing Girl” on the right is a half doll with attached porcelain legs and original sequin costume.

Connoisseur collectors consider the lady with porcelain basket to be among the rarest half doll models made. At 6 ¼” she stands alongside a 3” child with apple, and a 4 ½” child with interlocked fingers and exceptional sculpting of hair.

An example of the Dressel & Kister medieval series features a woman with jointed arms, elaborate gold coiffe, holding a bird.

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Bavarian Porcelain Manufacture in Nymphenburg (known simply as the Nymphenburg dolls). The ladies of Bavaria were so taken with these models that the company issued them as heads and limbs to be fit with armature and used as “tea-cozies”. Other companies such as Dressel and Kister saw their popularity and began to produce their own series which included not only the porcelain heads, but also half dolls, flathead dolls and double-face dolls. Still more companies followed, ranging from firms creating works of highest porcelain quality, to those of journeyman production.

Literally thousands of models of these little frivolities were created, appearing on candy boxes, powder puffs, coffee warmers, whisk brooms and the every-popular pin cushion doll, with themes inspired by artistic works of the Renaissance, the French 18th century courts, Italian theatrical figures, and even chic fashion of the era. Lady magazines of the 1910 era ranging from the French “Journal des Ouvrages de Dames” to the German “Welt der Frau” to the American “Woman’s Home Companion” featured the half-dolls along with needlework instructions for their costuming.

In truth, the notion of a so-called pincushion doll was not exactly new. It evolved from the 19th century “Lady’s Work Companion” which was a bisque doll whose skirt was formed into pockets and hanging ribbons to hold all sorts of sewing notions, and whose actual hat was a dainty pincushion.

Today, several excellent reference works have joined and accentuated Frieda Marion’s early study of half dolls. Yet it seems fitting that the early work of one New Englander should have been followed by another New Englander, Melody Kriteman of Massachusetts, who has gathered what is arguably today’s finest known collection of rare half dolls. Photographs of some of those nearly 200 half dolls are shown on these pages.

And as to their so-called trifling nature, as Frieda Marion concluded in her 1974 book on the subject, “Half-dolls were fashioned to please, to amuse, to distract and to titillate…[yet these are] surely not completely unworthy aims…and not entirely trifling”.

Editor’s Note: the porcelain half dolls shown with this article will be auctioned at Theriault’s grand January 2013 auction weekend in Newport Beach, California. For more information visit www.theriaults.com.

For further research: Cieslik, Jurgen and Marianne. German Doll Studies “German Half Dolls, Tea Ladies of the 1910s”. Gold Horse Publishing. 1999.

Marion, Frieda. China Half-Figures Called Pincushion Dolls. J. Palmer Publishers. 1974 Marion, Frieda and Werner, Norma. The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Half Dolls. Collector’s Books. 1979 Lorrin, Shona & Marc. The Half-Doll with Related Items, Makers and Values, Volumes 1-4, 1999-2004.

Petitfrere, Marie. Les Demi-Figurines. Edition Musee de la Poupee.

1996 The Ladies of Hertwig, Reprints from Original Factory Catalogs.

Gold Horse Publishing. 2003

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UFDC Special Exhibit: A Stitch in Time - Folk Art Black Cloth Dolls

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at Hatch purchased her first black doll in 1973. As the years passed, she gradually added more dolls until 150 dolls later she had a sizeable collection. When researcher Roben Campbell saw the collection she became determined to learn as much as possible about the dolls – their age and their place in history. In the spring of 2007 an exhibit of the Pat Hatch black doll collection entitled “No Longer Hidden,” was shown at the Harvard Historical society. Since then the dolls have traveled to folk art shows and museums and most recently to the 2012 UFDC convention in New Orleans.

UFDC member Joyce Stamps of the Black Gold Doll Club of New England curated the recent exhibit, which also included some of her dolls as well as those belonging to other UFDC members.

Photos taken at the national 2012 UFDC Convention by Keith Kaonis

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UFDC Special Exhibit:

Exquisite Ephemera Photographed at the 2012 National UFDC Convention by Keith Kaonis

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eginning in October of 2011 and continuing through March of this year, visitors to the Musée de la Poupée in Paris were treated to a rare exhibit of “scraps”, also known as “chromos” from the extensive collection of museum co-founders Samy and Guido Odin. Like many of you, Paris was not in my itinerary, so it was wonderful to see the collection brought to the national UFDC convention in New Orleans.

Chromos, the end result of chromolithography, a printing method that preceded today’s four-color printing, used as many as twenty colors per design, each color requiring a separate lithographic stone or steel plate. It literally transformed the printing industry, vibrant rich colors making what previously might have been thrown away – what we call ephemera – into a keepsake.

During the Victorian era women and children enjoyed many crafts, among the most popular of these pastimes was scrapbooking. Trade cards from businesses, greeting cards, cigar box labels, postcards, calling cards, holiday decorations, poems and other mementoes were pasted into scrapbooks. Women’s magazines of the period described scrapbooking as the perfect “rainy-day” occupation for children much like the Ipad or smart phone of today.

For the cultural historian scraps provide a window into nineteenth century commerce, mores, social history and cultural trends.

There are endless subjects to collect: animals, circus, birds, flowers, butterflies, and holidays to name a few. The UFDC exhibit focused on Christmas images depicting Santa and angels and sweet-faced children often holding dolls. Many of the Christmas scraps were printed on heavier paper and often die-cut and embossed, making them suitable for hanging on the Christmas tree. Scraps were also incorporated into fancy glass ornaments or embellished with metallic tinsel and fabric trim.

Sadly, the golden age of scraps coincided with the advent of World War I. More cost efficient printing methods and changing attitudes toward children presaged an end to the romantic idealism of the Victorian age.

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Childhood in 19th-Century New England

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ld Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA examines the changing world of children in the early 1800s in the exhibit, A Child’s World: Childhood in 19th-Century New England on display through Memorial Day, May 27, 2013. Nearly 150 rare children’s toys, games, puzzles, portraits, clothing, and furniture from the museum’s collection will be on exhibit.

A new concept of a child’s formative years began to emerge in 19th-century New England.

There was an increasing awareness that “childhood” was an important time, separate from infancy, yet distinctly different from young adulthood and maturity.

Most rural New England children played with homemade toys – carved animals, board games scratched into a scrap of wood, roughly carved toy houses, and “rag baby” dolls made from bits of left over fabric.

Families were larger in early New England – with five to six children the average. With no prenatal or postnatal care, infant mortality in the 1800s was high and mothers also faced serious complications during pregnancy, childbirth and recovery that could prove fatal.

Then, as now, special equipment was needed to care for babies and keep them safe in the home. Nineteenth-century highchairs, “potty chairs,” chamber pots, and child tenders (a precursor to the playpen) demonstrate that there were some specialized “gear” designed then for babies and toddlers, but it was Throughout much of the 19th century, infant boys nothing like the variety of sophisticated and girls were dressed very much alike in gowns, Black doll’s chair, 19th century so the same garment could be passed from one equipment available to families today. and paper mache doll, circa sibling to the next without concern for gender.

For more information visit 1835-50, American This was also much more practical for managing www.osv.org or call 1-800-SEE-1830. diaper or nappy changes.

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It’s a Small, Small World: Doll Houses and Miniatures

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he Gunn Museum in Washington, Connecticut opens their holiday exhibition, It’s a Small, Small World: Doll Houses and Miniatures, on Sunday, November 25 and continues through January 20. This holiday season visitors will enter a fantasy world of miniature houses, furnishings, toys, and dolls, loved and played with by generations of children. The enchanting display features over fifty unique handcrafted dollhouses, spanning three centuries, from the Gunn Museum, Washington residents and private collectors across the Northeast. The oldest item on display is a very rare George II English Baby House built in 1747. Some other notable artifacts in the exhibit are 1890s Moritz Gottschalk doll houses, elaborate 19th century German “room boxes”, a 1920s Tynietoy doll house with original Tynietoy furnishings, an early 20th century British Tri-ang doll house, and a Mt. Vernon doll house built in 1932 for the bicentennial of George Washington’s birth.

The Gunn Museum is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm. Admission to the museum is free, but donations are always appreciated. The Museum is located at 5 Wykeham Road, the intersection of Rt. 47 and Wykeham Road, in Washington, CT. For more information call 860-868-7756 or visit www.gunnlibrary.org 1747 Baby House

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Competitive Exhibit 2012

Photographed at the 2012 National UFDC Convention by Keith Kaonis Congratulations to these blue ribbon winners.

–Bisque –

Nancy Ann Storybook, “Around the World Series,” with original box.

L-R: Jennell Howell, Robin Hochteil

Nancy Ann Storybook Pairs.

Suzanne Swanton

All bisque marked Nippon, some jointing.

Jill Sturgeon

Just Me, fired bisque, 12” and under.

Below, President’s Choice, Evelyn Rutledge Right, Cynthia Orgeron

Nodder, 8” or under.

L-R: Cheryl Hoiler, Patricia Brown, Lois Bodach

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New Orleans, Louisiana

Part I

–Cloth –

Bernard Ravca, 13” our under.

Cheryl Hoiler

Topsy Turvey, black and white heads, 19” or under.

Pam Coghlan

Topsy Turvey, one head may be an animal, 19” or under. Nancy Jo Splitstoser

Elinor Pease Bailey original, or made from kit.

Andreia Morrison

–Composition – Effanbee Butin-Nose, 8”.

Left, Kay Cassedy Below, left-right: Betty Trussel Suzanne Swanton

BAPS Storybook Character Series.

Nancy Moore

Effanbee Wee Patsy.

Left-right: Debbie Tracy, Suzanne Swanton

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–Composition –

Ideal Mama doll.

Sherry Minton

Nun, 18” or under.

Mary Vedros

Dolls sold as a pair, 16” or under.

Above, Colleen Eckman Right, Suzanne Swanton

Mdme Alexander Scarlett O’Hara.

Linda Willard

–Hard Plastic –

Mdme Alexander Quizkins, tagged clothing. Caroline Larson

Mdme Alexander Scarlet O’Hara, 8”.

Suzanne Swanton

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Vogue Crib Crowd.

Linda Cantwell

Cosmopolitan Ginger.

Sallie Howard

– Celebrity –

–Hard Plastic –

Left, Sandra Sue by Richwood Toys, 8”.

Mary Nelson Above, Pedigree, marked “Made in England.” Anita Berg

Mdme Alexander Carmen Miranda, 21” or under.

Peggy Labom

Sports figure, 18” or under.

Jackie Robinson, Marilyn Parsons

– Celebrity –

Nobility, 18” or under.

Left-right: Princess Margaret by Deans Rag Book Co., Suzanne Swanton Bonne Prince Charlie, Pat Girbach Farnell King Edward, Shelley Chapman

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– Celebrity –

Public figures. Left-right: Charles Lindbergh, Lynn Kublank Chief Justice Hughes by Ravca, Patrick Bellamy Franklin D. Roosevelt, Pam Coghlan

Child or teen from television.

Alexander, son of Dogwood and Blondie, Suzanne Swanton

– Comic Characters – Nancy and Sluggo. Al Edward Little Lulu. Linda Levi

– Special Dolls –

Sasha Studio Doll, 20”.

L-R: Kay Cassedy, Susan Steirn

Ruth Gibbs, Little Lady Play Friends of the Year, 7”.

L-R: Jan Morris Patricia Brown Ruth Gibbs Bridal Parties, 7, 10 or 12”.

Anita Berg

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Special Dolls Left to right:

Sasha Studio Baby or Toddler.

Linda Levi Susan Steirn Smoker or Bed-type doll, composition head, 26” or under.

Deborah Bigness

– Native Americans –

Seminole, 18” or under.

L-R: Barbara Close, Sharon Zerkel

North American, 14” or under.

L-R: Sharon Zerkel, George Steurer

Left-Right:

Eskimo/Inuit, 14” or under.

Lynn Elliott, Andrea Azor Pairs, 4” or under.

Sherri Demsey

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Steiff, pre 1950, 12” or over.

Top, Barbara Close

– Teddy Bears – Steiff, pre 1950, under 12”.

Below, Barbara Close Right, Margaret Kincaid

– Commercial Paper Dolls – Musical performer.

Dolly Dingle, Carole Correll

– Novelties and Accessories – – Costumed

by Exhibitor –

Bear with a purpose.

Pam Coghlan

Purse doll.

Right, Donilee Popham, Below, Lynne Elliott

Mardi Gras participant.

Anita Williams

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Jean & Ken Nordquist’s

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his 20” Madame Alexander McGuffey Ana in a tagged dress realized $4,075 during the October 27 mid-century auction at McMasters Harris. The previous day a 13½” Parian-type with molded blonde hair sold for $3,300.

mong the fine selections of Kewpies at the October Withington Auction was this example sitting in a green high-heeled shoe, selling for $6,215. The 20” incised Bru Jne 7, kid Chevrot body with bisque arms, the original label on body, brought $14,125.

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Email: frasher@aol.com McMasters Harris Apple Tree, 1625 W. Church Street, Newark, OH 43055 740-201-8057 www.mcmastersharris.com Theriault’s, P.O. Box 151, Annapolis, MD 21404. 800-638-0422. www.theriaultscom Withington Auction, Atwood Road, Hillsborough, NH 03244. 603-478-3232 www.withingtonauction.com

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Hand Carved Queen Anne Style and Antique Style Wooden Dolls by Anne Reiss • Doll Kits Available Miniature dollhouse dolls now available Hand carved wooden dolls made to your specifications www.cameoqueen.com 843-314-3324 thecameoqueen@gmail.com

Shari McMasters P.O. Box 283, New Concord, Ohio 43762 (740) 607-8157 • sharimcmasters@gmail.com 22” KLEY & HAHN 536 Blue sleep eyes, open/ closed mouth, replaced mohair wig, jointed composition body with working crier. Clothing made of antique fabrics.

A superb character with personality plus $4350 Call or visit my website for additional dolls and more detailed descriptions

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www.rubylane.com/shops/kathylibratysantiques www.kathylibratysdolls.com 718-859-0901 MEMBER: UFDC Libradolls@aol.com OR—Buy My Dolls on eBay where I begin most of my antique dolls for just $1—Search seller name kathylibraty ALSO! MORE FRENCH BEBES, FASHIONS, BLACK BISQUE, GERMAN CHARACTERS & DOLLIES, PLUS++++ DOLLS FULLY GUARANTEED IN WRITING - 3 DAY RETURN PRIVILEGE!

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SARA BERNSTEIN DOLLS Visit my website and view Quality Dolls at affordable prices. 100’s of pictures and prices.

Phone 732-536-4101 Email santiqbebe@aol.com

www.sarabernsteindolls.com www.sarabernsteindolls.rubylane.com

Hertel and Schwab 140 - 18”, blonde original mohair wig, blue painted eyes, closed outlined mouth, and perfect bisque. She has a compo ball jointed body (may have finger repair) and wears a factory dress and old underwear $4950.

Call 215-794-8164 or email alloyd@nni.com. Member of NADDA and UFDC. Other photos and dolls may be seen at RubyLane.com/shop/anntiquedolls

BABES FROM THE WOODS Hand carved wooden Queen Anne style dolls

by Kathy Patterson Also, faithful reproductions of Izannah Walker dolls Ph. 705-489-1046 toysintheattic@ sympatico.ca

www.babesfromthewoods.com

Fabulous child size store (approx 36” tall) by Gottschalk, all original, $1395. Seated, Kestner #171, 31”, $895

FRIZELLBURG ANTIQUE STORE A quality group shop specializing in dolls, toys and holidays. Visit our website today! www.frizellburgantiques.com Laura Turner, proprietor, 1909 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster, MD 21158.

Open Thurs- Sun 11-5. 410-848-0664 or 410-875-2850

The Romance

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riginally created in 1997 as a slide presentation for the UFDC annual convention “To Have and To Hold” in Anaheim, California, this spectacular and wonderfully entertaining program has been viewed, and enjoyed, by thousands after it was offered as a VHS tape available for purchase. Rumor has it that the program also aired on Australian television shortly after its debut.

The video has recently been re-created in DVD format, and features many new scenes, greatly improved costumes and several new characters. In the original version, the major roles were performed

by French Fashion dolls. That charming aspect has not been changed, but the supporting roles, originally played by dolls of many varieties, have been re-cast with only fashion doll examples -- offering a seamless delivery. The costumes are more exquisite than ever, and the scenery is lush and cinematic.

A touching tale of music, achievement and love, countless tears have been shed during the telling of this sentimental story of two sisters and their journey to adulthood. A perfect choice for a doll club program, you and your friends will want to enjoy the splendid scenes over and over again.

So, we invite you to come along with Lillian and Delia Dal Monte as they traverse the globe, landing in such spots as Paris, Vienna, Venice and Milan -- all accompanied by a memorable musical soundtrack!

Written by Michael Canadas, David Robinson and Janet Hollingsworth Narrated by Delia Green Photographed by Michael Canadas Set Design by David Robinson Photo Stylist -- Paula Olsson Video Editing by Samantha Lewis Run Time: 42 min. - DVD Format

Newly Digitally Remastered for DVD

LEARNING ABOUT AMERICAN-MADE DOLLS

American Character’s

Toni

A Fashionable Doll in Every Way

by Ursula Mertz photos by Christopher Partridge

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he American Character Company of New York City introduced their Toni doll in 1958. The doll derived her name from the then popular Toni Home Permanent Wave. The firm had been granted a license from the Gillette Company to produce a doll with a Toni Play Wave set.

Some ten years earlier, the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company had been very successful with a similar play wave doll, also called Toni. She too had been sold under license from Gillette.

But, the new doll was very different. The Ideal version had been produced in the image of a little girl, featuring a flat chest and flat feet. She was made of hard plastic.

The new American Character Toni was made of a high quality firm vinyl that showed no mold seams on body or limbs. The new Toni did not represent a young girl but had the features of a young woman with budding breasts and slight waistline in addition to “high heel” feet. Her complexion showed a lovely creamy, matte quality.

The American Character Company also promoted the idea that their Toni was a fashion doll. Not only could she be purchased in clothes for every occasion, but costumes were available separately. The accompanying booklet advertised sixteen different outfits. Each one had a name that reflected the optimistic, upwardly mobile expectations of the middle class of the fifties. To name just a few: There was a Collegiate costume, another one called High Society, next came Suburbanite, ChaCha, Charleston, Cocktails, Romance with Mink Stole (real mink), Dinner Date, Country Club, etc. Of course, a ballerina costume and elaborate bridal gown were also available.

Toni is 20” tall and is marked on her back in a circle: “American Character.” She has rooted saran hair. The original box stated that the colors brown, red, tosca and blonde were available. She is fully jointed and has an additional waist joint. It permits her to assume many different poses. Her fingernails are lightly painted pink, but not her toenails. Her underwear consists of bra and panties, and her outfit is called “Dinner Date.” Toni was available in sizes 10.5, 14, 20 and 25”.

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Back of hangtag.

Close up – showing off her expertly executed facial decoration of multi stroke brows, just a few eyelashes off to the side, and very discreet eye shadow.

Front of hangtag.

Ladies of a certain age will remember those nylons with seams up the back of the leg. What an effort is was to keep them straight!

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Toni play wave kit and contents. The kit includes a brush, comb, applicator, sponge and four curlers. Note the clever design of the brush. By pulling off the brush part it converts to a comb.

The side panel of the wave kit very clearly shows how to set the curlers to achieve a desired style.

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The booklet further told the story of two girls named Sally and Jane playing with their Toni dolls. After their doll’s mussed hair had been reset according to the instructions of the Toni Play Wave using the lotion provided, they decided to invite their friends with their Toni dolls and put on a fashion show. The best costume would win a prize. In the end it was decided that each one should be awarded a prize. The booklet suggested that the girls would come to the same conclusion once they had a chance to see all the wonderful Toni fashions at their favorite toy store “Real Soon!!”

Not only is American Character’s Toni doll an item of exceptional quality but her clothes were created on the same level. As we can see from the example featured with this article, the design of her lovely plum color taffeta dress was closely copied from adult fashions of the time. The pouf at the hemline creates an eyecatching contrast to the otherwise simple, straight cut of this sleeveless creation. All was painstakingly executed.

The dress is fully lined and all seams are finished. The back closure is constructed as it would be on an adult garment and features snap buttons. A real pin decorates the front of the shawl collar. The pillbox hat and bow trim on the dress are made of pink velvet. Pocketbook and shoes are made of black velvet. The chin length veil adds an elegant touch. Toni’s ears are pierced into the head and hold faceted teardrop earrings.

The booklet also invited their customers to join Toni’s Birthday club, and I quote: “FREE – Join Toni’s Birthday Club. Toni will have a surprise for you on your birthday and we will keep you constantly informed about all the news on American Character Dolls. You do not have to order anything to be a member of The Birthday Club, just fill out the application.” The page provided room for the girl to note her address and birthday. It would be interesting to know what surprises were actually sent.

Perhaps some day at some future doll event in the competitive room there would be a category for American Character’s Toni and that a fashion parade of all sixteen advertised costumes would be present. What a feast for the eyes this would be!

Front of booklet that came with every American Character Toni doll.

What Mary McAboy Never Told Us W

by Maurine Steurer

e read in many sources about Mary McAboy and how she began making apple head Indian dolls in Montana. As her craft grew in notoriety, so did the sales. They were wrapped lovingly in wool blankets and offered for sale and called Skookum.

Eventually they progressed from apple heads to composition to plastic heads. The dolls were assembled in a cottage industry situation and so each was somewhat a one-of-a-kind. In 1914 the company of H. H. Tammen, Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles, California, took over production, but it continued with the cottage industry, paying at one point, 25 cents per doll completed.

Not long ago, I met someone who had two Skookums, an illustrious 23 ½” chief and his 22 ½” squaw companion with papoose. An unfortunate fall from her mantle caused a lot of damage to the faces.

I was intrigued and offered to restore them. When I began the process, I pulled out the pieces and laid them out for repair and to my surprise, the shoulder plates were each inscribed “Germany” in cursive writing. These Skookums had the leather shoes which had designs painted on them which puts their manufacture before World War II in the 1930’s.

At that point, they were being handled at the H. H. Tammen Company of Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles, California. Harry Heye Tammen was deceased, but he had a “wheeler-dealer” partner, Fred G. Bonfils, and the two of them had a reputation of diversifying, whether it was above board or not. They had run the Denver Post and were not hesitant to run scathing articles about people and companies, especially if they didn’t advertise in their newspapers.

The process of restoring the Skookums was like putting a puzzle together, but eventually, all the pieces were in place and it was just a matter of filling in the blanks and grooves, and repainting the parts where needed. The other puzzle, of when and where these heads were manufactured, is still a unanswered. I hope some day that we can find the solution to that puzzle as well.

I remember as a child, wishing longingly for one of these wonderful little warriors, but had to wait until adulthood to welcome one in my home. I did run my fingers across the breastplate of my composition Skookums, but could 1913 Leather moccasins, square perforated printed not feel any incised stamp paper labels (used until 1920) rare. Early lettering. Apparently, shirts and dresses were calico and later ones not all composition were made of feed sacks. heads came from 1918 Suede shoes over wood, with a painted design Germany, but perhaps Oval printed paper label w/HH Tammen Co. if you have one at 1920 Label on foot first appears (composition face home that is mask, wear glass beads, leather covered feet, “pull-apartable,” you leather head band/dress, wig of human hair, can contact me and we string or mohair). can solve this puzzle.

1930s Shoes with designs painted on them It would be great if 1940s Masking tape over wood for shoes (Plastic you could also identify face mask, glass, natural, or wood beads, the year it may have masking tape covered feet, coated canvas-type headband/dress, mohair wig) been made (see chronological ?

Wooden feet wrapped with flannel to make shoes order, right). ?

Felt moccasins over wood I can be contacted at 1950s Plastic molded moccasins, plastic face mask, moandpo37@gmail.com wood or plastic beads or 319-331-8874.

Note, if you note that the heads are a thinner plastic and usually at this point, turning pink, those are Japanese knock-offs made approximately in the 1940’s and 1950’s.

Who knew? The badly damaged shoulder plates were each inscribed “Germany.”

REFERENCES: Lesley Mitchell-Polinko, www.Skookumnews.com John Axe, “Skookums,” Doll News, Fall 1998 Helen M. Fagg, “Vigo County Historical Society: Historical Treasure Article”, March 1, 1987 Laton McCartney, “The Teapot Dome Scandal: How Big Oil Bought the Harding White House and Tried to Steal the Country, Jan 13, 2009

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Naperville Doll & Teddy Bear Show  Antique ◆ Vintage ◆ Collectible 

Sunday, January 27, 2013  MARRIOTT HOTEL  (Formerly the Naperville Holiday Inn)

1801 North Naper Blvd. ~ Naperville, IL Directly off I-88 – South on Naperville Rd. Corner of Naper Blvd. & E. Diehl Rd.

9 am ~ 3 pm Admission $5 12 & Under Free  DOOR PRIZES   FREE APPRAISALS   ONSITE RESTRINGING  Info – Karla Moreland (815) 356-6125 kmorela@ais.net

www.napervilledollshow.com

NAPLES DOLL SHOW

Friday, JANUARY 18, 2013 1pm-5 pm Saturday, JANUARY 19, 2013 10am-4pm MOORINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 791 Harbour Drive, Naples, FL 34103 239-261-1487 Doll Appraisals $5 each Donations: Friday $8 Saturday $5 Children under 12 $3 Proceeds go to local children’s charities

www.DollShowUSA.com For dealer information or directions call 574-780-0951 mydolls_2@yahoo.com 239-530-0010

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Gaithersburg Antiques Doll Show

OVER 500 Selling Tables…

DEC 1&2

The 160th Eastern National Antique to Modern Doll & *Toy Show 2012 Established 1972

Four Times Each Year

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.

December 2012

12/1-2/10 Basel, Switzerland.

Christmas Light Special Exhibition.

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

1 Chartres, France. Fine Dolls & Accessories Auction. Galerie DeChartres. +33(0)2 37 88 28 28.

(F) +33(0)2 37 88 28 20. chartres@galeriedechartres.com.

2 Chartres, France. Automata & Mechanical Music Auction. Galerie DeChartres. +33(0)2 37 88 28 28.

(F) +33(0)2 37 88 28 20. chartres@galeriedechartres.com.

1-2 Gaithersburg, MD. 160th Eastern National Doll Show. Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Bellman Events.

410-357-8451. 443-617-3590.

1-2 Gaithersburg, MD. Meet Samy Odin at the 160th Eastern National Doll Show. www.Museedelapoupeeparis.com.

1-2 Harlem/New York, NY. Holiday Doll Show. LeRoy Nieman Art Center.

Morrisania Doll Society. Ellen Ferebee.

917-655-8531. ©

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16 Chestnut St. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Building 6 / 4 Exhibit Halls / Air Conditioned and Heated

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

3 International Airports Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) Dulles International (IAD) Baltimore / Washington International (BWI)

BELLMAN EVENTS 410.357.8451 • 443.617.3590 *LIMITED Number of Toys and Games

2 Milwaukee, WI. Doll Show. Serb Hall.

Orphans in the Attic. Sue Serio.

800-796-9649.

4 Denver, PA. Doll Auction. Morphy Auctions. Buy Catalog: 717-335-3435.

(F) 717-336-7115. Morphyauctions.com.

8 Santa Cruz, CA. Doll Show. The Hotel Paradox. SantaCruzEvents@aol.com.

831-438-5349.

9 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sheri Gore. 310-386-4211.

10 Annapolis, MD. Monday Night at The Auctions: A Petite Doll Sale. Theriault’s.

410-224-3655. (F) 410-224-2515. www.theriaults.com.

15-16 Walpole, NH. Presenting Antique Cloth Dolls from the Virginia Spencer Clark Collection. Steve & Doug’s.

802-463-4296. 603-835-6270.

16 Baltimore, MD. Estate Doll Auction.

BWI Marriott. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655.

(F) 410-224-2515. www.theriaults.com.

January 2013

6 Anaheim, CA. Doll Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. National Doll Festival.

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

11-13 Newport Beach, CA. Marquis Auction Weekend. Westin South Coast Plaza.

Theriault’s. 410-224-3655.

(F) 410-224-2515. www.theriaults.com 12-13 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Al Bahr Shrines Center. 775-348-7713. www.dolls4all.com.

12-13 Walnut Creek, CA. Doll & Bear & Arts Show. Walnut Creek Elk’s Lodge.

National Doll Festival. 831-438-5349.

DollFestival@aol.com.

18-19 Naples, FL. Doll Show. Moorings Presbyterian Church. Naples Doll Club.

574-780-0951. Mydolls_2@yahoo.com.

239-530-0010.

19 Mesa, AZ. 19th Annual Doll Show.

Dobson Ranch Inn. Dolls & Friends of AZ. Vicki Lafferty. 480-464-2899. clectro@cox.net.

20 Dedham, MA. Doll & Teddy & Toy Show. Holiday Inn. A Drummer Boys Show. 978-535-4811. www.bornsteinshows.com.

26 Glendale, CA. Doll & Toy Show.

Glendale Civic Auditorium. Verdugo Hills Doll Club. 626-441-3330.

27 Hauppauge, NY. 37th Annual Doll & Teddy Bear & Collectible Toy Show.

Sheraton Long Island Hotel. Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club. Mary. 631-981-9332.

27 Naperville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show.

Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland.

815-356-6125. kmorela@ais.net. www.NapervilleDollShow.com.

February 2013

2 Leesburg, FL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show.

Leesburg Venetian Gardens Community Bldg. 352-728-1832. jsundeen@comcast.net.

2 Portland, OR. Doll Show. Natl. Guard Armory. 775-348-7713. www.dolls4all.com.

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Sherman’s Antiques & Doll Hospital

155 E. Haines Blvd., Lake Alfred, FL 33850 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

FRIZELLBURG ANTIQUE STORE A quality group shop specializing in dolls, toys and holidays. Visit our website today!

www.frizellburgantiques.com

Heubach Pouty’s, left to right # 6969 and #8420.

Laura Turner, proprietor, 1909 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster, MD 21158. Open Thurs- Sun 11-5.

We also carry a quality line of antiques, textiles, furniture and jewelry. 30 years of experience where you can buy or sell with confidence. Call us with your wants, we have an ever-changing inventory.

410-848-0664 or 410-875-2850

106 W. Main St., Carlisle, KY 40311 859-289-3344 Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 4 pmor by Appointment.

Sponsored by Roberts Antiques, Mt. Sterling, KY

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

All Bisque Bye Lo

SARA BERNSTEIN’S DOLLS

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

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ON THE WEB AT:

www.HoneyandShars.com New dolls added weekly

2 Westampton, NJ. Dolls at Auction.

Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions.

Dorothy Hunt. 410-275-2094.

8-10 Des Moines, IA. Antique Spectacular.

Iowa State Fairgrounds. Melting Pot Productions. 712-326-9964. www.antiquespectacular.com.

9 Ft. Myers, FL. Doll Show. Araba Temple.

Cape Coral Doll Guild & Ft. Myers Doll Club. 239-540-8628. magicofdolls@gmail.com.

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

NAPLES DOLL SHOW

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MOORINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 791 Harbour Drive, Naples, FL 34103 239-261-1487

Copy Ads: 35 cents per word, no limit; $12 minimum

Friday, JANUARY 18, 2013 1pm-5 pm Saturday, JANUARY 19, 2013 10am-4pm

Doll Appraisals $5 each Donations: Friday $8 Saturday $5 Children under 12 $3

Proceeds go to local children’s charities

www.DollShowUSA.com

For dealer information or directions call 574-780-0951 mydolls_2@yahoo.com 239-530-0010

• Toys • Miniatures • Doll Molds • Supplies •

Nancy Jo’s DOLL SALES

VALLEJO, CA Vallejo Fairgrounds

February 9, 2013 Saturday 9 am

For information send SASE (2 stamps) to: Nancy Jo Schreeder, 305 Robinson St., Martinez, CA 94553 Phone 925-229-4190 Fax 925-229-5369

Website: www.nancyjodollsales.com

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a classified marketplace for antique dolls and related merchandise Ads with a border and boldface, add $10 to word total BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO ADS we can convert your color ads to black and white 1/12 page ( 2 1/2” h x 2 3/8” w) $40 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $50 FULL COLOR PHOTO ADS 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $125 Please include payment with your ad. Larger ads are considered display ads — call us for information. 1-888-800-2588.

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

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.

215-794-8164. Email: alloyd@nni.com RubyLane.com/ shops/anntiquedolls Member NADDA, UFDC CERTIFIED DOLL APPRAISALS – Doll appraisals online at www.doll-appraisals.com by Certified C.A.G.A. appraiser, for insurance, bankruptcy, divorce, casualty loss, or just to see what a doll is worth, its history, etc.

I can also do appraisals by mail. Victoria Way, P. O. Box 501, Tehachapi, CA 93582. Phone 661-823-7828 or 661-972-7728. Please visit my website at www.doll-appraisals.com or www.antiquedollappraisals.com RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION LINKS TO YOUR FAVORITE ADVERTISERS SEARCH OUR BACK ISSUES LIST PATTERNS AND MORE AT: WWW.ANTIQUEDOLLCOLLECTOR.COM

9 New Braunfels, TX. Doll Show. New Braunfels Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830-606-5868. www.dolldr.com.

9 Vallejo, CA. Nancy Jo’s Doll Sales.

Vallejo Fairgrounds. 925-229-4190. www.nancyjodollsales.com.

9 W. Welbourne, FL. Doll Show. Veterans Memorial Complex. Florida Space Coast Doll Club. 321-537-9316.

16 Largo/St.Petersburg, FL. 32nd Annual Doll & Bear Sale. Minnreg Building. St. Petersburg Doll Club. 727-347-7556.

16 Lighthouse Point, FL. Doll Show. St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Pompano Beach Doll Club. 954-783-2158.

Mphp1@bellwouth.net.

16 Pensacola, FL. Doll Show. Wright Place, First United Methodist Church.

Pensacola Doll Study Club.

850-292-6074. perpleprsn@aol.com.

16 Phoenix, AZ. 35th Annual Dolls & Bears Show & Sale. No. Phoenix Baptist Church. Sue. 602-978-3749.

17 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show.

Mermaid Event Center.

C Promotions Plus. 507-864-3073. www.CPromotionsPlus.com.

23 Baton Rouge, LA. Doll Show. Milton J. Womack Park (BREC facility). Bayou Bebes Doll Club. 985-386-4291. orgeron@bellsouth.net.

23 Jacksonville, FL. Doll & Bear Show.

Ramada Mandarin Conference Ctr. Knight Southewastern Show.

803-783-8049. www.knightshows.com.

23 Palm Springs, FL. Doll Show. St. Lukes Church. Pat Shooltz. 561-625-1305.

24 Galesburg, IL. Doll Show. Sandburg Mall. West Central Illinois Doll Club.

309-299-0486.

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Buying complete collections of antique dolls and dolls of merit.

Email: fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

Cell 630-247-1144

UFDC

See you at the Eastern National doll show in Gaithersburg, MD. Montgomery county fairgrounds, December 1 & 2

Located in Stoudtburg Village 8 N. Village Circle P.O. Box 705 Adamstown, PA 19501 Open Sunday 9AM - 4PM or by appointment

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

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

Now there are two ways to buy great dolls from us...

Becky’s Back Room

Open 24 hours a day / 7 days a week, visit our exclusive shop at BECKYSBACKROOM.RUBYLANE.COM New dolls listed every week!