2011 ANNUAL by Antique Doll Collector magazine

Antique DOLL Collector January 2011 Vol. 13, No. 12

January 2011 Vol. 13, No. 12 $595 / $695 Canada www.antiquedollcollector.com

The doll quest continues at Theriault’s premiere 2011 auction events. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2011 NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA AT THE WESTIN SOUTH COAST PLAZA T WO C OMPLETE

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“The Dolls in the House at the Top of the Hill”

“The Boys’ Collection” Antique Dollhouses,

The Antique Doll Collection of June Ellen Lane Friday , January 7 and Saturday, January 8, 2011

Doll Rooms, Stores, Kitchens, and Miniatures Sunday, January 9, 2011

“The Dolls in the House at the Top of the Hill”, the extensive antique doll estate collection of June Ellen Lane, featuring 500 superb rare dolls and automata. The Friday session previews from 5-7PM, and auction begins at 7PM. The Saturday session previews from 9-11AM and the auction begins at 11AM. Both previews will feature walk-through lecture by Florence Theriault highlighting rarities and special features.

“The Boys’ Collection”, featuring the extensive private dollhouse collection of Stefan Hoegl and Juergen Suerig, highlighted by more than 35 works from the Christian Hacker firm of Germany. More than 150 houses, doll rooms, kitchens, groceries and stores are presented in this superb collection, chosen for their originality and well-laden contents, in addition to 100s of individual miniature rarities. Preview from 9-11AM with walk-though lecture by Florence Theriault at 8:30AM.

All events will be conducted at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Newport Beach, California. To learn more about the auctions visit www.theriaults.com or call 800-638-0422 to request a free color brochure. Special hardbound catalogs are available for both auctions at $59 and $69 each. Catalogs may be ordered online or by calling 800-638-0422.

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Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1. - 2. 16” Bru Jne #5, huge brown p/w eyes w/early mauve blush under brows, immaculate pale bisque, orig. metal head attachment, fabulous orig. full clean long mohair wig & cork pate, wears orig. VERY ornate Bru Jne silk & lace dress w/amazing matching hat, ant. matching Fr. shoes, orig. undies set, & orig. matching crocheted socks. On orig. "signed" Bru Jne #5 body, fully marked head & shoulder plate which are perfect & perfect lower bisque arms & hands. On orig. Chevrot body. Has the fullest lips & desirable molded tongue tip. Was in my collection for longer than I can remember & has the best of the Bru Jne faces. BREATHTAKING!!!! Call or write for Price 3.- 4. Antique Baby Shop, 14” high, 9” wide, 6” deep, covered with net laces, many baby items. 4 1/4” All Bisque Bye Lo Baby included & sits in Baby Shop, perfect condition, stiff neck, blue painted eyes blonde painted hair, painted pink shoes & white socks. Clothing matches all items. She has orig. label on chest & incised markings on her back. Everything in Shop is orig. & ant. Very RARE piece & absolutely wonderful. Has crocheted dresses, teething ring, sweaters, extra flannel diapers, baby book, coverall, hats, toys & more. See photos. All items attached, clean & in un-played with condition. A great addition to even the most advanced collection. $3200. 5. 12” JDK “Hilda” Toddler Boy, beautiful bl. sl. eyes, gorgeous bisque, 2 upper teeth, magnificent orig. skin wig intact & orig. Kestner plaster pate also intact. Wears his factory orig. batiste 2 pc. costume, orig. shoes, socks & ant. straw hat. On his orig. fully jointed toddler body (some old touch up on lower arms). He is darling & extremely rare to find as a boy with orig. skin wig that has never been removed. Great cabinet size Toddler & absolutely ADORABLE!!!! $3400. 6. Very Early 10 1/2" F. 1 G. Block Letter Bebe, gorgeous pale bisque, gorgeous bulging light blue threaded p/w outlined eyes, orig. mohair wig and original cork pate. She wears a fancy antique French pink silk and lace dress, ant. Fr. shoes, ant. pink silk Fr. hat & orig. undies. On her great orig. gusseted kid body, perfect bisque shoulder plate & bisque lower arms & hands. The smallest size made with this early body. She will take your breath away. Desirable molded Bru 3-4 type tongue tip & EXTRAORDINARILY beautiful in this darling teeny cabinet size. $14,000. 7. 18” Early Mark Portrait Jumeau #8, amber p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, perfect pale bisque, orig. mohair wig, long in the back, orig. cork pate, head coil still intact, wears an ant. velvet coat dress, ant. velvet hat, “signed” Jumeau shoes & ant. undies. On orig. early 8 ball jointed “signed” Jumeau st. wrist body. OUTSTANDING!!!! Only… $9200. 8. - 9. 24” Rare DEP Jumeau #749, huge bulging bl. threaded p/w eyes, immaculate bisque, o/mo. gorgeous 6 7 vintage long HH wig. Wears magnificent Fr. style dress & hat, crocheted socks & orig.leather shoes. On her orig. heavy chunky Jumeau body w/Jumeau paper label on back. Tremendous presence. Very rare 700 series Bebe & Incised DEP with mold number. EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL. $3400. 10. 17” Gebruder Heubach #6969 Pouty, bl. sl.eyes, gorgeous bisque, vintage mohair wig, wears an ant. 2 pc. cotton sailor suit. probably orig. & ant. straw hat & hand made leather shoes. On orig. marked body. Best Pouty face & the most desirable & hardest to find of the Heubach pouty mold numbers. Absolutely ADORABLE!!! $4350. 11.- 12. 14" E. 5 J. Jumeau Bebe, gorgeous blue p/w eyes, immaculate pale pressed bisque, orig. full skin wig & pate. Wears magnificent Fr. ant. blue silk & lace dress, orig. silk hat & orig. "signed" E 5 J shoes. On her orig. early 8 ball st. wrist "signed" body. This is one 10 of the most beautiful EJ's ever!!! Great cabinet size. An absolute KNOCK-OUT!!! $13,900.

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4-6. Two delightful examples of the beloved Kestner 143 child, both 11" tall w/ fully jtd., straight wrist Kestner bodies. Wearing the black and white hounds tooth coat is the early model with no mold number, only marked "Made in Germany". She has brn. gl. sl. eyes, orig. plaster pate and bld. mohair wig, and some wear to the right front of her torso. $995. Her companion in the red coat has br. gl. sl. eyes, her orig. plaster pate and brunette mohair wig, and she is marked "Made in Germany 143" at back of head. $950.

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24" Lady Doll mold #1159 by Simon and Halbig. Quality bisque with no rubs hairlines or repairs, brown sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, applied upper lashes, feathered brows, pierced ears, open mouth, upper teeth, accented lips, original mohair wig and pate. Her lady body is in excellent condition with slender lower arms, straight wrists and pretty detailed hands. She wears a lovely antique wine colored wool skirt and off white wool blouse accented with brass buttons. Her look includes a black sash, black antique earrings, wine colored velvet purse and antique side button brown leather boots. $2500

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Happy New Year from Carmel Doll Shop Visit WWW.CARMELDOLLSHOP.COM for a Large Selection! • Members of UFDC & NADDA Michael Canadas and David Robinson, P.O. Box 7198 Carmel, California 93921 • Email: mnd@redshift.com • (831) 625-5360 Visa • MasterCard • American Express • We Welcome Layaway • Always Buying, Selling and Trading Fine Antique Dolls COME VISIT OUR SHOP ON LINCOLN STREET, BETWEEN FIFTH AND SIXTH, IN DOWNTOWN CARMEL

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10-1/2” Bebe Steiner, a C – 3/O with a perfect bisque head, (repaired ear ﬂake) blue p.w. eyes, pierced ears and a brunette mohair wig that is styled in soft curls. The body retains its original ﬁnish in excellent condition. Cabinet-size and cabinet-ready! $9800.

17-1/2” Bebe Jumeau 6 –Ernestine Jumeau “Couturier Model.” Details include a perfect head, beautiful blue p.w. eyes with mauve shadow, pierced ears, and the original blonde wig in the factory style. On a straight wrist Jumeau body with the original ﬁnish in excellent condition, her pink brocade costume is a confection. A Jumeau armband completes this incredible doll’s merits. $19,500. 20” Bebe Halopeau, impressed 2 H with gorgeous bisque tone and painting, brilliant blue p.w. eyes highlighted by mauve shadow, pierced ears and a beautiful brunette wig. An inherent mold line from the right back crown rim cannot be considered damage, but its presence does affect the doll’s pricing. On the original composition body that is showing normal wear, bebe wears a fabulous ensemble in soft pink silk. If your collection is lacking a rarity such as a Bebe Halopeau, this could be your lucky day! $59,000. 22-1/2” Bru Jne. 8 – a hauntingly beautiful example with a perfect bisque head and shoulderplate, a very prominent tongue, pale blue p.w. eyes, mauve shadow, a fabulous antique blonde mohair wig, and pierced ears. On the Chevrot body with lower wooden legs, there is a partially intact paper label and the bisque arms do have repair to one ﬁnger on each hand. The ensemble in gorgeous pale pink brocade includes a matching chapeau. Don’t you think this spectacular Bebe Bru could be the one? $38,500.

9-1/2” tall French mechanical Kitty by Roullet & Decamps with brilliantly clean fur and green glass eyes. Wind the key and her mouth opens and closes, she “meows” like a young kitten and she walks in search of mice. Adorable! $2450.

20” Bru Jne. 9 with a perfect head with smooth bisque, a suggestion of a tongue, blue p.w. eyes, mauve shadow and fine lashes. Her blonde mohair wig frames her face perfectly. The Chevrot body features a perfect shoulderplate with molded breasts, lower wooden legs and bisque arms. (Please note these are the unusual variety that feature separated fingers, which are all perfect.) She wears a classic Bru-style dress in floral-printed light tan silk. $25,000. 8” Bebe Steiner marked “A 1 Paris” with blue p.w. eyes, an open mouth with teeth, a blonde mohair wig, pierced ears and a fantastic, tiny jointed composition body. Her soft pink dress is a confection and includes a dramatic matching bonnet, silk shoes and lace-trimmed under clothing. A little dream...come true! $6500.

9-3/4” Kestner all bisque with a perfect swivel head (impressed 4) that features pale gray sleep-eyes, lovely painting and an auburn human hair wig in the original set. The five-piece body is in perfect condition (normal flakes at the stringing holes) with a clenched fist upon the right hand, and darling bare feet. The exquisitely made dress is perfection! An exceptional example for the serious all bisque enthusiast! $6800. 21” Bebe Jumeau 8 over EJ with perfect bisque, soft coloring, chocolate brown p.w. eyes with spiral threading, heavy mauve shadow, pierced ears and the original long brown human hair wig. On an eight-ball jointed body with the original finish, she sports a lovely ensemble in cream silk. A matching hat and antique shoes complete the look. $10,500.

January 2011 • Volume 13, Number 12

A VISIT WITH JOCELYN ADELAAR

by Donna C. Kaonis A collector who never met a doll she didn’t like!

CLOWING AROUND A Look at Schoenhut’s First Clown by Keith Kaonis

UFDC MODERN COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT 2010 BLUE RIBBON WINNERS Part II

CABINET-SIZED LENCI DOLLS

by Karen Golden Dolls inspire us to learn about materials and techniques used in their making.

Photographed at the United Federation of Doll Clubs National Convention by Keith Kaonis

by Judy Fisher A pictorial review of the 13-inch Lenci dolls and how to identify them.

About The Cover

THREE EARLY DOLLS

Our cover is a large, 36-inch china with unusual deﬁned modeling, from the collection of the late Ralph Grifﬁth, a legendary name among doll collectors. This doll and fabulous examples of French bebes, lady dolls, German characters and early 20th century American dolls will be sold by Frasher’s February 27 in Scottsdale, Arizona. See our preview on page 12.

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HARRIET A COUNTRY WOODEN FROM ENGLAND by Margaret Towner A primitive wooden doll was made at home with found materials.

GAITHERSBURG, MD DOLL SHOW DECEMBER 4 AND 5

THE PATSY ALICE MYSTERY: A DOLL THAT NEVER WAS? by Don Jensen

UFDC SPECIAL EXHIBITS 2010

Photographed at the United Federation of Doll Clubs Photos by Keith Kaonis A look at two of last year’s spectacular exhibits.

A MOVEABLE FEAST

By Jan Peterson Tiny props turn a doll’s world into a moveable feast! 6

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1. 14” A Rare Little Bebe Jumeau – who could resist the novel charm of this petite “1907” jeune fille with her oversize blue PW eyes signed Jumeau body and lavish raw silk baby blue couture! $1795 2. 28” Picture Perfect Papier Mache – she’s not just all original and near mint with gorgeous ivory complexion and mint finish, but also a very pretty young miss with sweet round eyes, definite smile, lovely original body, sweet original clothes, slipper and jewelry! $1295 3. 20” All Original “Ameila Bloomer” – a one owner estate doll, this 1840 museum class beauty with hairline damage, has long curls and early face with brown eyes, pink tint, translucent glaze plus completely original body, clothes and personality! Not $3500 just $1495 as found. 4. 35” Simon Halbig “939” in Fine Original Clothes – includes layered, buttoned underwear, silk hose, in ivory leather original shoes, early mint body and the classic 939 elegant early French face, Jumeau brows and barely parted lips! All pristine and just $2995 5. 20” Rare 1840 Brown Hair China - she has it all, deep pink color, rich brown hair and brows, so elaborate with exposed ears, winged panels, comb marks and coiled bun, plate mend, so fine and pretty with equally pretty old clothes. A $5000 treasure for $2800. 6. & 11. 14” Rare Neapolitan Annunciation – imagine the luxury and importance of a crèche that includes the archangel Michael visiting the Virgin Mary and they are beautifully maintained with their exquisite faces, glass eyes and original, flowing silk garments. No touch ups! $2500 7. & 10. Extremely Rare Kruse “Schlenkerchen” – rarest of all the Kathe Kruse, this Smiling Baby is unique for its huggable floppy form, endearing crooked smile, sweet eyes and painted eyelashes. Adorable estate doll in heirloom clothes and rarely offered for sale! $6800 8. 21” Life-size Byelo with Brown Eyes – 17” circ. head! and gorgeous 36” antique christening gowns! $750. Too big? Ask about others in smaller sizes! 9. 16” Pre 1900 Franz Schmidt Child – exciting French trade doll in mint condition with early, flat Jumeau style brows, hip length original wig and a mint, special patent, signed Schmidt body rarely encountered with sensational clothes too! $895 10. See #7 / 11. See # 6 12 & 13. 18” Gaultier Bebe with “Block Letter” Face – a fine quality transitional model of the F.G. ca. 1887 having the early look, sensuous modeling, large blue pw’s, 2 tone mouth with tip of tongue, original cork pate plus hip length wig and drop waist elegance. She’s a lavish beauty! $2800 14. 25” Factory Original Phonograph Doll – what a classic American icon she is, no craze, and still has the cylinder and key! $395 15. 28” Stunning Kestner 164 – from plaster pate and hip length corkscrew curls to elaborate shoes, with ivory pure bisque, rich brown eyes and mint Kestner body, she’s a sumptuous young lady. $795 16. 35” Simon Halbig 939 Beauty – a very unusual large size for this early mold number! See #4

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Come visit my shop in Adamstown, PA! I offer a full array of dolls and accessories. Find me at www.dollsantique.com and www.rubylane.com/shops/dollsantique or e-mail: vaillsdoll@aol.com 1. 12 inch Kammer & Reinhardt 117. I have never had one in this small size! Original dress, wig, shoes, socks & hat. Wonderful cabinet size, she has brown sleep eyes and the best quality molding. She has been in my cabinet for years and even non-doll people comment on her beauty - a great doll. Kammer & Reinhardt’s have those great wooden bodies. $4500 2. 11 inch Simon Halbig 1279. Look at the paint detail on the mouth of this doll - just one of many special qualities of painting on this mold, they look like real children. She has a perfect head, blue sleep eyes, original wig, wonderful clothes, shoes, socks, underwear and a great body. This is another doll hard to find in this size. $1900 3. 23 Inch Glass eyed Papier Mache out of a museum. She is called Samantha, has her original body, all old underwear, notice the wispy hair style and the faintest smile. It is wonderful at any time to find these old dolls from the late 1800’s. $1500 4. Bye Lo’s I love them! The two tiniest are 8 inch and 9 inches, brown eyed; the 10 and 12 inch have blue eyes. They all sleep, perfect bodies, celluloid hands. The hard to find 8 inch is $395, the 9-inch brown eyed is $350, the 10 and 12 inch are $495. 5. 21 Inch Bahr & Proschild with molded hair, perfect bisque, blue sleep eyes, on great toddler body, cute expression. He is holding a tiny tin bathhouse (lithographed on both sides) doors open and close, very cute! $950 for BP and $550 for bathhouse. 6. 14 inch Gebruder Heubach 7768 Coquette with perfect head on a hard to find composition body. She has her original dress, shoes, great blue and white striped socks. The blue bow is spectacular! What a wonderful smile and great blue intaglio eyes. $1500

7. Bisque figurines, 4 children by Hertwig on logs, one is a “conductor” and 3 are singing with song books, marked H on bottom, one very tiny chip, 7 inches long, $450. Boy with pug dog, gold buttons on collar, $95. Victorian naughty depicting 2-inch woman sitting on cat, put water in top comes out cat’s mouth, marked 4512, $150. Victorian woman on couch holding cat, wonderful detail, $225. 4-inch Black Heubach boy holding slate, $350. Black boy next to log, pristine condition, $150.

8. Doll hats, all made with antique materials, trim lace made to order any size any color, using vintage lace, silk, ribbons, rare & hard to find trims. The large bows are all made with old French wide silk ribbons that are very hard to find. I am a regular at the vintage shows. Just send measurements and color preference. $165 9. Louie would come out and say Happy New Year but it is cold so he is dreaming of you. He got under the coverlet all by himself.

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1. 23" Milliners Model - She is a wonderful early doll with rare hairdo & glass eyes circa 1850. This doll is in very good condition considering her age. $2650 2. 25" K * R #122 - She is an adorable character doll with her original fully jointed toddler body. This doll is in excellent condition with vintage clothes & old mohair wig. $1850 3. 29" Kestner # 171 - She is a beautiful brown eyed girl in excellent condition. Her clothes, shoes & bonnet are antique & suit her well. $950 4. 21" Handwerck #99 - This pretty German girl looks great in her original clothes. She is in excellent original condition. $850 5. 22" Simon Halbig #540 - This lovely German girl is in excellent condition & ready for display. $550 6. 19" Kamkins- -She is a very sweet child in good condition with marked body. $1650 7. 16" Schoenhut - This lovely Schoenhut girl has been professionally refinished & looks great. She has been made into a Hawaiian girl, very unusual. $950 8. 12" K * R #115A - This adorable cabinet size doll is in outstanding condition. She has her original fully jointed toddler body. $3450 9. 9" K * R #192 - She is a little cutie with her original walker body. This girl has her original wig & is nicely dressed. $550 10. 3 1/2" All bisque - She is adorable & all original with wonderful original mohair wig. $295 11. 3" All bisque Nodder $55 12. 4 1/2" All Bisque - She is an adorable, swivel head, fully jointed Kestner. This little doll is all original . $650 13. 8" S.& H. #1078 - She is a sweet little girl with original wig & nice antique clothes. $450

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Enjoy the beautiful coastal village of Camden, Maine located on the pristine Penobscot Bay. 49 Bay View Street, Camden, ME 04843 Shop is closed until Memorial Day. Open by Appointment. Please call our cell phone for questions or purchases 207-322-4851. email: lucysdollhouse49@roadrunner.com Phone 207-236-4122 Fax 207-236-4377

Wonderful large German sheep - 13” tall x 17” long - squeeks when head is pulled - $1250.

German lithograph house 26” tall x 17” wide - $6500.

Penny toy carriage 3-1/2” long $250. Exceptional 8-3/4 dollhouse soldier - $2,000.

German all bisque doll 5-1/2” tall #56-15 - $995.

Fabulous Biedermeier sideboard 6” wide x 6-1/2” tall - $995.

Fischer touring auto - Germany - 7-1/2” long - $795.

All bisque Limbach # 8683 7” tall - $395. 1

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Preview: Frasher February 27, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona

French bebe A. 7 T. by Thullier

Jumeau bebe with hour-glass figure

Bebe by Francois Gauthier is mere 8 1/2” 12

Earliest Jumeau portrait bebe with wrap-around eyes

Chubby, large toddler by SFBJ, known as Twirp” with a unique piano baby from the Griffith collection

rasher’s annual catalogued auction in Scottsdale, Arizona titled “Stardust” will include an array of antique dolls highlighted by a rare 36” china from the collection of Ralph Griffith (see our cover). The impressive, large china has been consigned to Frasher’s by the Griffith family. Ralph’s sister, Joy, tells us that this doll was displayed near the hearth in Ralph’s home along with an array of other special companion dolls. It is one of two or three remaining from his vast and important collection which was sold many years ago. Ralph was a doll dealer and collector extraordinaire, who passed away in 1989. Many U.F.D.C. members are quite familiar with the prestigious Ralph Griffith Memorial Award which is presented each year at the National UFDC Convention to a dealer for meritorious service. However, many who are new to doll collecting, do not remember the man and his enormous contribution to the U.F.D.C. Ralph was one of the influential forces in the formation and success of the United Federation of Doll Clubs. In the 1970’s, as U.F.D.C. membership grew at a rapid pace, Ralph was selected for the important position as chairman of the sales room. He did a superb job in handling the demands of the expansion of the national convention, and remained chairman until failing health forced him to resign in 1989. Widely known and respected in the antique doll field, Ralph was considered one of the preeminent authorities on antique dolls. He sold world-class dolls of all types at important doll shows, as well as from his Doll Shop in Parkville, Missouri. In the 1980’s Ralph moved from Parkville to Mesa, Arizona where he continued as a dealer and collector until his passing The auction will be presented at the Chaparral Suites Resort located at 5001 N. Scottsdale Road, in the heart of the glorious winter-time, get-away city. Antique dolls from three other private collections to be featured in the catalog sale include a fine selection of French and German bisque dolls, china dolls, miniature dolls, allbisques, American cloth, plus ephemera and collectibles. The star of the French bebes is a luscious size 7 A. T. bebe by Thullier. Her French companions from the Jumeau firm are equally lovely, and the early portrait bebe with the so-called “wrap-around” eyes will have no trouble attracting attention. Other French bebes include three Steiner bebes in

Blackberry Studio Margaret Gray Kincaid Tel: 410-323-0373 Cell: 646-709-4340 Email: mgk2104@columbia.edu

24” French bebe marked only “Paris”

Premiere Early Jumeau, size 2/0, all original. Jumeau Polichinelle, size 3, all original in factory costume.

Blue-eyed portrait bebe by Emile Jumeau

various sizes, a Steiner bebe with leveroperated eyes, a most interesting 24” bebe with luminous blue eyes marked simply Paris, additional Portrait and Tete Jumeau bebes, a lady Jumeau, Rabery & Delphieu, Gesland Bebe, Phenix Bebe, F. G. bebes in various sizes from 8 1/2” to 28”, several French Fashion Poupees, as well as many others. From the Grifﬁth estate are samples of German bisque piano babies and two small black bisque dolls. Character children, both French and German, are represented by Kammer & Reinhardt, Gebruder Heubach, Kestner, Schoenau & Hoffmeister, Bahr & Proschild, and S. F. B. J. There is an assortment of German character babies, dolly dolls, early Simon & Halbig 939, closed-mouth Kestner, and French-type Beltons. In addition, there are Martha Chase, Schoenhut, and W.P.A. dolls from American manufacturers; also composition and hard plastic dolls by Alexander and Arranbee. For more information, or to order a beautifully illustrated color catalog (price $43), please call 816-625-3786, or email frasher@aol.com. More Auction Gallery on page 64

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JANUARY 22, 2011 Authenticated by Rosie Skiles of the Japanese Friendship Doll project, this 1927 Japanese Friendship doll was recently discovered in a Providence, Rhode Island estate. Fifty-eight 32-inch dolls were commissioned and sent to America; with this recent find, forty-six have now been located. A unique opportunity to own a piece of history! Estates Unlimited Auction Gallery, 63 Fourth Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island. For further information please contact Steven Fusco, (401) 781-1181

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A Visit with

Jocelyn Adelaar by Donna C. Kaonis Photos by Keith Kaonis

W A stately papier mache exhibits an early 19th century hairdo.

The lovely Izannah face we all love and a delightful chubby-cheeked boy by the dollmaker. 18

e knew we were in for a treat when we pulled up to Jocelyn Adelaar’s large Tudor home and parked on the beautiful stone circular driveway. Rolling lawns, garden statuary, stone walls and a tennis court beckoned. Later we learned that the house was designed and built in 1926 by Charles Lewis Bowman, an architect known for his extravagant and richly detailed estates. Inside we were equally bowled over by the wonderful blending of stylistic elements featuring textured stucco walls with raised designs, oak paneling, exposed structural timbers, limestone ﬁreplaces and leaded glass windows. All this and dolls too! I foolishly asked Jocelyn how many dolls she owned and she didn’t have a clue. Sufﬁce it to say a lot… easily two, perhaps three thousand.

Large poured wax dolls are nearly life-size.

Vintage dolls, reminiscent of her childhood, still hold a soft spot in her heart.

The carriage barn in the upstairs attic houses thirty antique buggies.

I first met Jocelyn many years ago while traveling to an annual UFDC convention. She, Evelyn Phillips, my husband, Keith, and I always seemed to be on the same plane. Sharing taxis we got acquainted – one interesting fact always remained with me – Jocelyn adores Johnny Mathis, in fact, she is a true groupie and for years, has traveled to about ten concerts a year. “Although I never got to meet him, once he blew me a kiss,” she said. Jocelyn’s passion for dolls began when she was a young girl. She was only four or five when she befriended her “elderly” neighbor, a woman of sixty who had no family. She and her sister adopted “Grandmother Eleanor” who in turn adored the little girls and gave them their first dolls one Christmas. Jocelyn decided the girl baby doll, a compo with a cloth body, should be a boy and dressed him appropriately in knitted sweaters and overalls. “Billy,” as he became known, is still in her collection. Very shy growing up, dolls were her best friends, but it was not until she retired from nursing and had her first child that she began actively collecting dolls. With her daughter Robyn in her stroller they would visit neighborhood resale and antique shops. One of her favorite haunts was the Irving Chase Doll Hospital in New York City. Mr. Chase, the third generation owner of the business (now closed after his death) would give Jocelyn pointers on restoration. The number of dolls grew from day to day. “I collected anything that even resembled a doll, to the point that my husband joked that they were procreating on their own, “said Jocelyn.“ They

Jocelyn made this appealing black doll. A group of large size German and French bisque dolls reside in the master bedroom.

A beautiful baby Jesus is a focal point of Jocelyn’s crèche figures. Lenci and Kruse (far right) mannequins might once have been store displays.

Jocelyn thinks that the maker of these large early composition dolls might be Schilling.

started peeking out of every nook and cranny in our small onebedroom apartment. I lacked wisdom in my early days and like many new collectors I would go a little nuts. It is very exciting in the beginning when everything is so new.” Another bundle of joy – a little boy – and many dolls later, they moved from their apartment to a three-bedroom house. “Much to my husband’s dismay, I took full advantage of the enlarged space and ﬁlled it with dolls. They were all over the place – the living room, dining room, even the kitchen!” Thirty years later, they moved up the street to the beautiful house they now call home. “My husband designated a room for my dolls

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A primitive cloth doll and Jocelyn’s current favorite, a sweet faced doll with a rubber head which has survived in amazing condition. 20

Seldom seen, this appealing composition doll was made by Schilling.

A long face Jumeau sits prettily in a corner.

Unususal paper mache composition dolls, by (left to right), Schmitt, Jumeau and Bru.

with strict orders that they couldn’t be spread all over the house. I’ve been pretty good about that . . . I mean they are still all over the house, but mostly in cabinets,” says Jocelyn. “I still have all the dolls I’ve ever purchased with the exception of a couple of duplicates.” We started our tour in what was once an unﬁnished attic. The house’s interesting roof lines created cozy little nooks that were further complemented by adding built in cabinets. A playroom for her grandchildren is entered through a small “Alice” door, a tantalizing reminder of childhood’s passion for secret spaces to call one’s own. A carriage “barn” holds over thirty antique buggies; a long wall with built in cases houses over 600 antique dolls in international costumes. Contemporary, comic, storybook dolls, the compo dolls she grew up with, artist dolls, teddy bears and several mechanicals have transformed the attic into a fascinating doll museum. At one time, Jocelyn seriously considered opening a doll museum, but decided it was not a practical decision for her; she enjoys having her dolls in her home where she can enjoy them. “Unfortunately, I’ve never met a doll I didn’t like. Though I tend to favor cloth, my favorite doll is usually the one I just acquired. I

Hand carved wood, probably Swiss made.

Large wax over papier mache fashion, unmarked with a swivel neck.

A group of Lencis include a seldom seen Pupo model.

Jocelyn collects portraits of children with dolls and toys.

Unmarked character children, probably by Simon and Halbig and Kestner. 21

Half dolls by Dressel Kister make an elegant statement in the dining room.

clean her up and admire her for a time – then eventually she goes into a case,” says Jocelyn. Attending UFDC conventions for more than thirty years, it’s not unusual for her to bring home several dolls – typically cloth, papier mache, wax and composition. “I like to buy rare dolls, not necessarily those that are in favor and the most expensive. A doll can be very costly, but not necessarily rare”. Several dolls in her collection are the only examples she has ever seen. Jocelyn has taken several classes in doll making and doll repair and enjoys working on a doll if it has been over-painted or suffered some indignity during its long life. “Right now I’m in a ﬁx it up mode. I get a lot of satisfaction out of returning a doll to its former beauty,” she says. We head downstairs to the master bedroom where Jocelyn’s current favorite resides. A sweet-faced doll with a rubber head, it is stamped Germany . . . deﬁnitely one for our

Cloth dolls by Izannah Walker, Alabama babies and Rollinsons are among Jocelyn’s favorites. 22

Wax portraits of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria.

Bye-Los (and one Fly-Lo) in virtually every medium - bisque, wood, compo, wax and vinyl!

Jocelyn also favors Schoenhut dolls, especially the carved hair examples.

A china gentleman by Kister has beautifully modeled hair.

This, the very first bebe described by François Theimer as the “missing link”, was the creation of Simon Auguste BrouilletCacheleux, using an innovative articulation system and a patented composition material.

Jumeau automatons are nestled in a bower of flowers.

“mystery” column! Lenci and Kruse mannequins and some lovely display size wax and composition dolls, all too large to fit into a conventional doll cabinet, are perfectly at home in the room’s Victorian ambience. The main level, aside from being the focal point of the collection, is where we met Harry, an enormous and very friendly gray cat, one of five cats in the Adelaar household. A former laundry room has been converted into the cats sleeping quarters, although we suspect they can sleep anywhere they want. A wall-to-wall case in the timbered living room is filled with cabinet size

A collection this size would never overlook dolls indigenous to the Americas!

A breathtaking poured wax angel takes center stage during the holidays.

How often does one see leather dolls? These examples are in great condition.

A rare molded hair doll by Martha Chase.

Cloth fruit and veggie dolls perk up a kitchen shelf.

dolls in bisque and composition. Many are dolls I am not familiar with, a testament to Jocelyn’s affinity for “mystery” dolls. In spite of the vast number of dolls, she assures me she is not obsessed, well at least compared to the legendary Margaret Strong, of whom it has been said would buy the contents of an entire booth at a doll show. A comfortable room at the end of the house, perhaps once a sitting room or parlor, is home to many of her favorite dolls, large groupings of Chase dolls, early papier maches, crèche figures, Lencis, cloth dolls and Bye-los. “Doll collecting is so diverse – that’s the wonder of it – even now after collecting all these years, I can still find an oddity that appeals to me,” says Jocelyn. “ I happen to think doll collecting is a wonderful hobby… after all, you can’t hug a stamp or a coin can you?”

Jocelyn’s youthful looks belie her many years of collecting.

CLOWING AROUND I

n 1903 the Albert Schoenhut Company of Philadelphia introduced a new type of toy to their product line, which at that time was primarily noted for pianos, and other musical toys. Based on the popularity of the traveling circus, Schoenhut produced the “Humpty Dumpty” Circus Clown. Based on a patent applied for in 1901 and granted in 1903, this first clown was introduced along with a donkey and elephant, both of these also patented in 1903. The name “Humpty Dumpty” was a tribute to the famous persona employed by George L. Fox (18251877) “America’s first great white face clown.” Fox’s death was attributed to the lead based makeup he wore during his performances. The clown was an immediate success. Advertised as an unbreakable jointed figure capable of performing 10001 astonishing tricks, the clowns in their colorful costumes completely lived up to their billing. By 1904 over 50,000 sets had been sold and more figures and animals were being added to the company’s growing product line. Everyone loves a clown. Most toy and doll collectors can easily recognize

the Schoenhut clown, however they tend to overlook the development and individual styles separating the eras of manufacture. The most creative and engaging in my opinion is the clown produced in 1903. On close inspection the earliest clown proves to be very individual and distinct from those that followed. Presented with applied red ear muffs, two part painted heads and wearing unique, colorful costumes, they had flat neck cloth collars and “boat” (turned-up) toes. Frequently these first style clowns are referred to as the “earless” clowns, but this is only because the red applied cloth earmuffs have fallen off. The other prize of the 1903 clown is the rare appearance of the Dresden foil “footprint” on its chest. The earmuffs and footprint increase the value significantly. In the mid 1980’s I acquired about ninety figures and animals as a lot. Among them was (as I later learned) a 1903 clown in blue and white polka dot costume and the Dresden footprint on the chests. I thought how strange. Not able to find any mention of this as a decoration and thinking it was applied by a youngster, I soaked it off. Oh well… we are all learning. This article shows the various renditions of the very folk-art like style O clowns of 1903-1904. So alike, yet so different to the practiced eye.

Above, Style I (1903) Clown Directly above, another example of the Style I clown used by Schoenhut in their early ads and posters. Note the early flat pointed collar.

A LOOK AT SCHOENHUT’S FIRST CLOWN BY KEITH KAONIS Above, Left to Right: The 1903 Clown in an alternate costume with the coveted “Dresden” paper footprint. Another desirable costume variation, also with the “footprint.” A slightly later Style I version with ears and a ruffled collar. Right: Two Style II clowns with ruffled collars, ears, flat feet and more colorful costumes are happily cavorting. Below: A close-up of the “Dresden” paper footprint.

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Cabinet-sized Lenci Dolls by Judy Fisher photographs by Rick Fisher

he Lenci Company made many beautiful wool felt dolls starting in the early 1920s and continuing until the 1990s when the factory closed its doors. To collectors of these felt dolls, the dolls between 1924 and 1933 are probably the most desirable because of the quality of the dolls themselves and their beautiful organdy and felt outfits. The dolls came in a variety of sizes – as small as 7-1/2 inches and as large as 36 inches. Each doll was assigned a series and also given a letter, number or name to indicate the outfit design, e.g., on the 13-inch dolls 2000C, 111/1, or Vanna. Without copies of the old catalogs, it is difficult to know this information. Catalogs dating from 1931, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1929 can be viewed on the the Lenci Doll Collector website, www.lenci-dolls.net. It is important to mention that the catalogs themselves can be very confusing since numbering changed from one year to the next. In the early 1920s, the series 111 (13 inches) followed the popularity of the larger dolls. The series 109 (22 inches) was the most popular, followed by the series 300 (17 inches) and series

3. 1927 series 900C – these two floppy legged dolls can sit (from Lenci: The History of the Doll by Nancy Lazenby)

1. Pre-1925 series 111 with simple dress, big bow (not original to doll) and button-style shoes.

2. Earlier feet with stitched toes.

4. 1930 series 2000C with felt coat with geometric pattern over an A-line dress.

5. 1930 series 2000D with red felt coat trimmed in mosaic pattern and matching pockets. 29

6. 1930 450/1 series

7. 1929 series 450/Q (from Lenci: The History of the Doll by Nancy Lazenby)

110 (18 inches). However, over recent years the popularity of the 13-inch Lenci dolls has grown because of their nice cabinet size. This article will discuss the various similarities and differences between these smaller Lenci dolls. It is interesting to note that the series 111 was the ďŹ rst 13-inch doll made, and it appeared as early as the 1923 and 1924 catalogs and continued to be seen until the 1931 catalog. An example of the early 111 dressed in a simple felt outďŹ t with the early button style shoes can be seen in photo 1. The dolls in the 9. Face demonstrating the side-glancing eyes early 20s had large felt bows with white dots and the two-toned lips. in their hair. During the years 1926 to 1931, the catalogs also featured the 450, 900 and 2000 series that had the same 13-inch size and similar bodies with noteworthy differences, which will be discussed later in the article. As a side note, only 10% of these dolls, as with most of the Lenci series, were dressed as boys thus making the male dolls quite rare to collectors. In 1931, the series 111 increased to 14 inches and was labeled in the catalog as series N. There were 25 different models introduced. Again in 1933, there was another change with this series â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the 111 head was 30

8. Typical cotton teddy and knitted socks

10. This outfit first appears in 1926 as series 111/9 or Piera; later seen in the 70s as Stella.

now on a 14-inch body and called series 80. Also at this time, the 450 head seen from 1926 to 1931 was now on a 14-1/2 inch body and called Rita. This doll is often referred to as having the Lucia face. Starting in the 1970s and continuing to the 1990s, the Garella family, who took over the Lenci Company much earlier, started to reissue some of these smaller cabinet sized dolls using similar molds; however, they lack the magic and charm of the earlier dolls. These can often be seen for sale on eBay. The construction of these 13-inch dolls changed over the years. Dolls prior to 1926 had disc arms and legs and clearly defined toes created by stitching (photo 2). The dolls have mitten hands and the later dolls have the separation of the fingers; that is, the center two fingers are sewn together with a defined row of stitching. After 1926, the arms were connected to the shoulders with a tab; the legs were still disc jointed, but they no longer had stitched toes. Apparently, this detail was stopped to save the company money. Starting in 1927 and continuing until 1930, Lenci made a 900 series where the legs were sewn unstuffed at the top, which created a floppy leg look. The dolls could be easily posed in a sitting

12. Close up of Pre-1925 series 111, unknown number or letter.

13. Close up of 1929/1930 series 111/18.

11. Close up of 1924 series 111 M.

position. They had the face of the series 450 and the same type of arms; however, they stood 14 inches. Most of them were dressed as little girls in organdy (photo 3), but a few were in felt mosaic-pieced outfits. There were only 13 models of the 900 dolls made. The major difference between the series 111, 450, 900 and 2000 series dolls are their faces and their outfits. For example, the six models of series 2000, which appeared from 1927 - 1929 and two in 1930, are dressed in outfits comprised of A-line dresses covered by coats with matching hats often displaying geometric designs (photos 4 and 5). Their faces are similar to the series 111; however, in some cases, the face of the doll looks like a series 450 which makes it very confusing for collectors. The series 450 was showcased in 1926 with three dolls marked C, D and E and continued until 1931. The

14. Close up of 1930 series 2000C. 31

15. 1924 series 111 M with mitten hands, disc joints on arms and legs, elaborate outfit and button style shoes.

16. Unknown year but definitely early 1920s because of the tooth design on the coat. Doll was missing original hat and shoes.

question is could there have been an A and B doll. In photo 6 series 450/1 is from the 1930 catalog and she is dressed in a similar outﬁt to the 2000 series. In photo 7 there is another doll from this series – 450/Q, a little boy in a felt pieced bubble romper. The 450 dolls had a variety of outﬁts in organdy and felt. Their faces are not quite as sweet as the 111, and they appear a bit older. As you can see in the previous photos, the eyes have a different shape as well. Also, they have a thinner body, slimmer legs and arms

18. 1926 series 111/10 or Mariuccia. 32

17. 1925/ 1926 series 111/1 with same construction as #15.

sewn at the shoulder. Another difference found on these small dolls are the shoes – all the dolls made before 1926 have the button styled felt shoes. The buttons only have three holes. From 1926 onward, the shoes have ties. A few of these small dolls have leather shoes, but not as many as the larger series 300 (17 inches) and series 110 (18 inches). They always have the typical knitted Lenci socks and cotton teddies (photo 8). Some dolls also had organdy slips.

19. 1926 series 111/14 or Vanna with a black bow (added) and tie-style shoes.

20. 1926/1927 series 111/12 or Renza.

All the 13-inch dolls have side glancing eyes with a white dot in the colored part of the eye, which is the common characteristic of Lenci dolls. Brown eyes tend to be seen more often than blue. Their lips appear two-toned because the lower lips have two lighter dots (photo 9). They have applied ears. Their hair was either rooted or wefting sewn in concentric circles. The hairstyles vary quite a bit – they had big bows in the early years. Then these dolls appear with adorable hats of all styles. The dolls that had their hair in buns did not have hats. As noted earlier, these dolls were dressed in beautiful outfits made of felt and organdy. There were quite a large number of different outfits seen over the years. Ironically, popular outfits were repeated in the catalogs year after year (photo 10) while others only appear one year. When examining the13-inch dolls over the company’s years of production, there is quite a variety of faces especially with the series 111. The early 1923-1924 dolls had larger heads and dotted eyebrows. Also, their construction was different and the clothing much more simple. By late 1924, when the eyebrows changed and the outfits became more elaborate, the series 111 face became more refined. Yet one can see small variations. Some are more round and pouty as seen in photos 11-13. Photo 14 shows the similarity of the series 2000 face with that of the series 111, which is another reason for the confusion surrounding the 13-inch dolls. Photos 15 through 20 show various series 111 dolls from 1924 to 1930. With many collectors downsizing their collections, the 13-inch dolls have gained popularity and the prices have soared. Years ago dolls in good condition could sell for $200 to $300. Now some of them get as high as $1200. Again, the price is determined by condition of the doll and rarity of the outfit. The 13 inch dolls seldom had accessories like the other series. If they did, it was usually a felt ball (photo 21). Hopefully, this article will help you identify the different 13-inch Lenci dolls – series 111, 450, 900 and 2000. Enjoy searching for your first cabinet sized Lenci.

21. 1929/1930 series 111/18 is one of the rare dolls with an accessory. However, this particular ball and bag are not original to doll.

Special thanks to Nancy Lazenby All dolls are in or were in the author’s collection at the time of writing this article.

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16” Rare Sasha Frido 1966 – 68 with no philtrum, blue hand painted eyes, super full blonde hair, all original blue corduroy dress & pants, blue shoes$3250.00 Now $2800.00

22” K * R S & H, pierced ears, brown stationary eyes, bj body repainted lower legs $365.00

6” Wee Patsy Effanbee, vintage outﬁt, great composition and cute face $225.00

10” Glass Eyed American School Boy, newer cloth body with painted bisque arms & legs, c/m, great molding, cute outﬁt $150.00 Antique Doll House Lamps - 3 pieces as found $100.00 6 x 7 1/2” high Bronze? Miniature Armoire with hinged mirrored back, 2 shelves, patterned blue & green glass on side panels $225.00

8“ Schoenau Hoffmeister Hanna Toddler, black sleep eyes, mohair wig $275.00

19” Georgene Averille Raggedy Ann, some stains on left cheek and left cheek and tears on right foot $100.00

33” Heubach Koppelsdorf #321, brown mohair wig, brown sleep eyes, great face & body $595.00 5 ½ x 4” Seated Steiff Molly Dog, 1940’s, glass eyes, original neck bow $125.00

15” Georgene tagged Raggedy Ann & Andy, really sweet, all original $225.00 pair 20” K star R S & H #126, original mohair wig, blue sleep eyes, cute doll $550.00 Now $495.00

13” 1929 Mint & Uncut Harold Lloyd Promotion for “Welcome Danger” from the Zenith Theater in Wisconsin (stamped on back) $75.00 14 1/2” Cloth Little Lulu all original slight soiling $225.00

12 ½” Kestner letter series, brown sleep eyes, original pate, black mohair wig & body, small paint ﬂakes under right eye $995.00 10” Unis #60, stiff wrists & legs, original clothes, stationary eyes $125.00

9 1/2” Wood Mr. Peanut great condition, no walking stick $145.00

Piano Babies 8 ½” x 5 ¾” Heubach #3101 crawling with head up and looking to the left, o/c mouth, dimples and intaglio blue eyes $295.00 Now $250.00 6 ¾” Heubach Piano Baby seated with Starburst on back of gown, blue eyes, hands and arms up by face, very expressive molded hair, really sweet $295.00 Now $250.00 11 ½” x 6 ½” #436 Crawling with right leg out stretched, o/m with molded teeth, blue intaglio eyes, fabulous molded face & dimples, wavy hair, hairline on rear end $295.00 Now $250.00

11” Brown sleep eyed German Baby, molded tongue, some wear on hands $145.00 11” A & M #341 9” head circ. Blue sleep eyes, cloth body, compo hands, 2 ﬁngers as is $140.00 9” Russian Key Wound Walking Soldier with suitcase with “Vojin Svejk” on it, painted face $95.00 17” “Bella” by Roche, wooden body 2008, blue glass eyes, bisque head & hands, faint freckles, mohair wig $950.00 8 ½” #250 Heubach Kopplesdorf on 5 piece body, blue sl eyes, mohair wig $125.00

15 ½” JDK 211 Baby, blue grey eyes, original pate & mohair wig $495.00 23” Lori Swain & Co 232, blue sleep eyes, beautiful molding, nice baby body $1150.00

5 ½”Dream Baby 5 ½” circ., blue sleep eyes, cloth body, compo hands $125.00 6 ½” Germany 80 14/0 W, blue sl eyes, HH wig, 5 piece compo body w/ brown slippers $125.00 8 ½” AM #390 all original Dutch Boy & Girl, 5 piece bodies, blue sl eyes $275.00 pair

Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls all mint in boxes with gold wrist tags Elsie Marley #131 $55.00 He Loves Me #121 $45.00 Little Miss Muffet #118 $45.00 Dainty Dolly #130 $55.00 Alice Through The Looking Glass #125 $45.00 Western Miss #58 $45.00 Queen of Hearts #157 $45.00 Little Betty Blue #109, no wrist tag, jointed legs & arms $75.00

10” C/M Sonnenburg Type Papiermâché glass eyes, original dress, great face $85.00 10” Compo face Georgene Averille Indian all original $55.00 8” 1930’s Japanese redressed Shirley Temple, great molding & face, 2 reglued ankles $140.00

18” Kestner Daisy 171 C 7 ½, Germany 1 ½ on body, slight left cheek rub, original pate, mohair wig, 1 broken ﬁnger left hand $1250.00

8” Beautiful Virga “Twinkle” mint in box, pink hair, blue eyes $150.00 Poor Pitiful Pearl all original in box, except for shoes $120.00 15” American Character Tiny Tears, caracul wig, great facial coloring, rubber body, original dress & bonnet $115.00

15” Dolly face Schoenhut, slight nose repair, HH wig $325.00

15” Alexander Marybel The Doll That Gets Well in original box & outﬁt, has arm & leg casts, crutches $165.00

Pink & White Ginny Furniture in very good condition – bed w/ coverlet, table & 2 chairs, chest of drawers & Ginny cabinet $150.00 set Ginny’s First Secret Book A Ginny Doll Story book in good condition $95.00

13” Circumference Bye-lo , blue sleep Blonde bent knee walker, tagged cranberry & white dress $145.00 eyes, nicely molded head and great coloring, celluloid hands, purple Straight Leg #38 1955 Cowgirl Merry Moppets with green hat, stamp on body $350.00 boots, slight fading $110.00 15” K * R 127 on original baby body, Red Head Nurse Ginny 1955 – 57, straight leg walker, haircut great character, hairline right cheek to $85.00 forehead $495.00 Now $395.00 Brunette Ginny straight leg walker, tagged stripped dress $115.00 10 ½” Circumference #347 AM, c/m, blue sleep eyes, compo arms & legs, some crazing, cloth body, great face $245.00

19 ½” A & M #3 370 DEP, compo arms & legs, hands as is, blue sleep eyes, riveted kid body $150.00 24” Heinrich Handwerck, Simon & Halbig, pierced ears, brown sleep eyes, great expression & coloring $525.00 25” Special #65, blue sleep eyes, some repaint on body, vintage dress $275.00

8” Betsy McCall in original nylon patterned dress, shoes, slip & pants, strawberry blonde hair $145.00 8” BK Walker Alexander dressed in tagged Maggie Mixup dress & pants, side snap shoes, blonde, blue eyes $175.00 14” P 90 Toni in tagged dress, center snap shoes, lovely brunette wig, blue eyes $125.00 14” Ideal All Original ‘Miss Curity’, blue sleep eyes, “Miss Curity” on cap and dress $325.00 16” Compo on cloth body in tagged Madame Hendren, slight crazing $90.00

7” Recknagle, 5 piece body w/ brown slippers, brown stat eyes $85.00 10” Recknagle, 5 piece body, sleep eyes, velvet coat & hat $97.50 11” Herm Steiner, stiff wrist bj body, blue sleep eyes, vintage blue coat & gloves $135.00 17” Turned Head China, blue eyes, pink cheeks, china arms & legs, melting dress $145.00

19 ½” Kestner #8, brown sleep eyes, kid body w/ bisque hands, some body repair $170.00 18” Kestner 154, brown sleep eyes, kid body w/ bisque hands, hairline back of head $95.00 25” Kestner #13, bisque hands ﬁnger as is, cloth covered body, blue sleep eyes, lovely face, mohair wig $225.00 13” China black hair ﬂat top, blue eyes, china arms, cloth body, leather boots, antique dress & undergarments $165.00 13” Early China with white center part, leather body & hands, slight hairline on shoulderplate, original dress & undergarments $300.00 Now $200.00 5” China head on cloth body with Parian arms & legs $65.00 17” China head w/ exposed ears, painted at temples, blue eyes, cloth body, redressed $295.00

20” SFBJ Paris 8 #301, original SFBJ body, brown sleep eyes, mohair wig, vintage clothing, pierced ears $545.00

16” Alexander Melinda 1962 in original organdy blouse & red pleated skirt, replaced shoes & socks $155.00 R & B Littlest Angel, brunette w/ blue eyes, original rose skirt, white top, all hard plastic $47.00

20” Truly fabulous Shirley Temple in Rare “Our Little Girl “ tagged dress, combination, shoes, socks and pin, wig in original set, composition in wonderful condition, small eye chip under right eye $995.00

Vogue Littlest Angel all original in pink tagged dress, blonde hair blue eyes $67.50

2” Adorable seated Kewpie Salt Shaker, arm around rabbit, eyes to the left $220.00 7 ½” Parian molded hair, painted eyes, has a molded blue bow on shirt, cloth body $100.00 5 ¾” S & H Doll House doll, original Gibson hair do, bisque hands & feet, glass eyes $145.00 4” All Bisque C/M, blue sleep eyes, jointed arms & legs with pink boots $140.00

Vogue Littlest Angel all original in blue & white tagged dress, blonde hair blue eyes $65.00 Vogue Littlest Imp all original in green overalls, red hair, green eyes $67.50 14” Hard Plastic Mary Hoyer brunette w/ brown eyes, redressed $195.00 14” Hard Plastic Mary Hoyer blonde w/ blue eyes, redressed $195.00

6 ½” Nippon bisque, o/c mouth, molded tongue, eyes to right, black slippers $47.00 17” L x 5” W x 7 ½” H Antique Noah’s Ark, early wood hand painted ark with litho paper detailing, dove with olive branch painted on roof, 57 wood hand carved farm, domestic, wild animals & birds, all in pairs except elephant, lama & camel, 5 legs broken, oil cloth hinges on roof as is, wire hoop & pin closure, small 1 ½” wood silver off back base $950.00 Now $595.00

17” 1957 Flirty eyed Shirley Temple all original, 1 shoe missing, deep dimples, nice coloring $210.00 17” All original Horsman Cindy, big blue eyes, straw hat, gold belt, high heels & nylons $110.00 4 ½” Salt Shirley Temple “Stand Up & Cheer” ﬁgurine $45.95 Shirley Temple Book “The Littlest Rebel”, Saalﬁeld Publishing Co., book binding as is $35.00 Shirley Temple 1930’s Postcards $10.00 each more in stock Shirley Temple Birthday Book Sold

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE FOLLOWING SHOW: Naperville Doll & Teddy Bears Show Sunday January 23 Wyndham Hotel 3000 Warrenville Rd, Lisle/Naperville, IL

THREE EARLY DOLLS by Karen Golden

aving collected antique dolls for many years, I’ve been asked more than a few times why I collect them. Initially, I didn’t know why other than the fact that I was drawn to the dolls. Time has helped me to define why I collect dolls, or maybe the dolls have helped me define the things that are of interest to me. Many people see them as odd looking, or even scary – I get that a lot! I try to explain that not only are they beautiful to me (even if not in the modern sense) they are also small, well-designed packages which contain a large amount of information about how, where, when or by whom they were made. In addition to the specific information available in doll reference books, the dolls lead me to look into things I would otherwise not have thought to take the time to learn. Whenever I add a new doll to my collection, it triggers a flurry of activity. This includes a thorough inspection of everything about the doll, making a written and photographic record of the doll and finally working it into the display area. Once I start examining the doll it usually leads me on a journey of discovery. No matter how many dolls I add to my collection, I never lose the sense of awe that comes when considering how old they 45

are, how well they have survived, and the history and connections both known and unknown that are part of each doll. Over the years, other hobbies and interests have come and gone, but the dolls have always remained. They provide a constant source for learning. The dolls pictured here have certainly provided opportunities to discover some interesting facts. This first doll led me all over the place. She is what I believe to be a gutta percha head doll with molded flowers in her hair. I read online that gutta percha has the same chemical makeup as rubber since both originate from tree sap, but the molecules are different. Since the two have different properties, only testing could accurately determine the true material. I’ve seen a similar doll pictured in The Art of Dolls 1700 - 1940, by Madeline Merrill. This natural latex substance, a forerunner to synthetic plastics made a limited appearance into doll manufacturing, most notably in the wonderfully articulated bodies on the early dolls made by Adelaide Huret. Gutta percha is derived from certain trees in Southeast Asia. It could be heated at low temperature then molded and would harden as it returned to room temperature. Although it appears to have been used earlier, it was widely introduced in the early 1840’s. Practical uses included insulating telegraph wires, making golf balls, the beautiful case frames on daguerreotype photos, and Victorian jewelry. It was also used in medicine and dentistry and is still used today for root canal work. The 15” doll likely made in the 1850 – 1860’s, has a cloth body that looks to be home made. The finish on the shoulder head is in very good condition for this type of doll. One of the things I really like about her is the way the eyes are painted. They are pale blue with a very long lid line along the top that extends way past the outer edge. There are only lower painted eyelashes. Her eyes along with the colorful spray of flowers in her hair give her a somewhat alluring and exotic look that does not seem to go with her simple blue and white cotton seersucker dress. The dress was stitched on the doll, but it was really soiled, so I removed it to soak the dirt out. I have never removed all of the under clothing since the upper pieces have no openings. I didn’t want to wrestle them over the dolls head and the arms are too plump to slide them off, however I could not detect any embossed markings on the shoulder plate. Going back to the dress…since I had summer short sets of seersucker when I was a kid, I thought that the dress could not be as old as the doll. I went online to search information on seersucker and found out that it is actually a very old fabric favored in warm climates because it was breathable and easy to wash and hang dry with no ironing. It appears to have originated in India. The name comes from a Persian term “shiroshakar” which translates to milk and sugar. The reference was to the varied texture of the fabric with its smooth (milk) and grainy (sugar) stripes. I never would have guessed that seersucker had such a history! With this information, I concluded that the dress certainly could be as old as the doll. What I know of her is that she came from a Cape Cod, Massachusetts estate. In addition to her summer dress, she has a full set of machine stitched undergarments trimmed with rickrack, knit stockings that are still tied with ribbons and stitched on to

the legs, and shoes made of fabric with leather soles. She also has a multi-strand necklace of gold metal beads, which seems to be more in character with the doll. Sometimes I think she would be stunning in a low neck, jewel toned dress, but I prefer to leave as is if there is a chance the clothing is original to the doll. I have added the old red cape for some color. Maybe she had a fancier dress, but was last wearing her summer dress on Cape Cod? The second doll is a 12” German papier-mâché doll with an Apollo Knot hairstyle and her original dress. Her most unusual quality is that she is a black doll, including a dyed leather body. The face and hair are painted the same dark brownish black. Her eyes are painted white with a brown iris and black dot in the center. There are red dots for nostrils and matching red lips. Her elaborate 1830’s hairstyle with three distinct sections of hair includes a molded comb and hair band visible in the back. I personally have not seen another doll like her. She has the typical turned wood limbs, also painted brown and fastened with red paper bands to match the red painted slippers. When I got her, both of her lower legs were detached, but luckily not lost. I carefully opened the seams of her pantalettes to reattach the legs. This is when I discovered that the leather body was also dyed dark brown. Her manner of dress is quite fancy including the tulle and ribbon hair ornament that matches the trim on her dress. Most early black dolls that I’ve seen with period clothing tend to be more simply dressed, or appear with exotic outfits or the clothing of domestics. This lovely doll seems to represent a lady of some means and I felt that she must have an interesting story. The silk bodice of her dress was originally a deep rose color still evident in the folds, now faded to a pale peach. The full puffy sleeves are in keeping with the style of the day. The skirt of the dress is just light colored tulle netting over a polished cotton underskirt. As with the seersucker, I did not realize that tulle was such an old fabric. It turns out the hexagonal patterned knitted mesh fabric dates back to the 1700’s and originated in Tulle, France. The fabric was used on Queen Victoria’s wedding dress in 1840. Since it’s common for a sovereign to set the trend of the day, tulle began its long standing association with wedding garments. What is interesting is the simple technique used to ornament the doll’s dress. A pink ribbon attached in a zig zag fashion near the hem of the skirt includes a bow on the side. There are crossed tufts of dark colored tulle fastened with a strip of the dress silk that accent the shoulders and bodice of the dress and a dark blue piece of fabric fastened to the waist. There is some general fading to the dress, so it’s difficult to determine the original colors. Time has given her a muted more neutral appearance, but with the rose silk and brown or navy tulle accents she must have been quite striking in her earlier days. I know the doll came from a Connecticut estate. I made contact with those who may have had some information about her background including a possible association with an area museum, but there was nothing available to me. I find the doll intriguing and I would love to know her history. The third doll is special for many reasons, some which go beyond the doll itself. She represents a connection to a lifetime of fun, learning and sharing with my Mom.

It makes me wonder how many other stories have become part of this doll in her 150 or so years of existence. Several years ago, I had seen a china doll Mona Borger’s book, China Dolls for Study and Admiration. I thought the doll pictured was so lovely and unusual. She had china lower arms and legs with bare feet, and a human hair wig. I found myself going to that picture often whenever I was picking through my dolls books. I thought - I wish I could ﬁnd a doll like this, but truly never thought I would. She is a large and heavy 28” china head doll with china limbs and a human hair wig. She is much bigger than the few similar examples I have seen to date which are generally around 20”. Going with the scant information available, I believe this doll is the type referred to as an English china doll, listed as possibly being made between 1840 and 1860 in the Rockingham area. It isn’t terribly hard to imagine the doll is from England since her vibrant color features are reminiscent of the glazes used on some of the early Staffordshire pottery ﬁgures. Her limbs are made and attached in a manner that more closely matches English poured wax dolls than German china dolls. There are four holes in the tops of each limb, similar to wax limbs, attached to the outside of the cloth portion. The china limbs themselves are also not the slender arms and legs generally seen on the German dolls of this timeframe. They have a plump shape similar to poured wax limbs, and of course bare feet. While I am not an expert and these are my merely my observations, but I am comfortable with the idea that this doll could have been made in England. She happened to come to me by way of a London area 47

auction, so perhaps she never ventured far from the original place of manufacture. The facial painting, while simply rendered, conveys a lively expression. Her eyes are cobalt blue with the overall pink tint glaze left off the eye area. There is a notched area in each iris that is not painted which represents a highlight. This differs from the usual white dot highlight generally found. Her cheeks are deeply rouged with a brick red that matches the lip color. The painting technique used on the eyes and the shape of the lips is very different from most German china head dolls. There are six sew holes on the shoulder plate – two in front, two in back and one on each side. The brown, hand knotted human hair wig is afﬁxed to a cloth cap and attached by thread through holes in the head. I can only see a hole on each side, but there may be others since the wig is very secure. The hair was just in long strands and whatever style she once had was gone. I reset it to match the style on the doll I had long admired in the book. The hand sewn body is made from one piece of cloth stuffed with soft cotton. The body construction is very much like that of the early slit-head wax dolls in my collection. Her clothing is certainly

well suited to the English countryside. The dress fabric features a beautiful red design on fine cotton. The design is very detailed with stylized fern and floral groupings. This type of intricate, one-color printed design can be found on English and French fabrics from the late eighteenth to early nineteenth centuries. I learned that early one-color fabric printing was first done with wood blocks, then with copper plates. These designs only covered a small area and were stamped repeatedly on the fabric by hand. The copper plates improved the designs and allowed for amazing details. In the early 19th century, roller printing made it possible to print long lengths of fabric at one time. This eventually led to the process of printing with multiple colors dyes on the same fabric. The dress and all of the other garments are completely hand sewn. The dress and bonnet seem to me to be the early 1840’s style. The bonnet has a section built out in the back to accommodate a hair bun. It is constructed of fine straw (only visible from a small area inside), covered with a furry flannel fabric in a deep wine color and lined with pale aqua blue silk on the brim and deep blue silk in the back. The dress has sleeves that are puffy at the top, ending in a flared, three-quarter length cuff. The shoulder seams, neckline and cuff edge are accented with the tiniest strip of piping made from the dress fabric. The dress closes in the back with brass hook and eye closures. Like the dress, the five pieces of undergarments are very well made. I am amazed that the several rows of pin tucks on the outer petticoat are so straight and the stitches so even that you almost can’t believe they were not done by machine! The initials H.G.A are written on the front of the chemise. Could this have been the original owner, or maybe the mark of the talented seamstress? As with the other dolls, I did make inquiries as to any history on this mystery doll, but there was no information available. As these three dolls demonstrate, it is never really just about the doll. Without the dolls listed here, I doubt I would have learned about rubber and gutta percha, seersucker, early methods of fabric printing or tulle. I truly appreciate having these dolls to study and enjoy. For me, the different materials, fabrics and techniques used in early doll making are endlessly fascinating. I don’t think I’m alone in thinking that the dolls inspire us to learn all we can about them. In the process, we may end up learning about more than just the dolls and probably even a little about ourselves.

GAITHERSBURG, MD

DOLL SHOW DECEMBER 4 AND 5 Photos by Keith Kaonis

Ann Pruett-Phillips, Email: ann@annpruett-phillips.com

he last of the four annual Gaithersburg doll shows is always the most festive and eagerly anticipated. With the holidays right around the corner and folks in a buying mood, it attracts a large crowd from around the country, this year including several members from California’s Carmel Doll and Study Group. Here’s a look at some of the holiday treasures that were offered.

Connie and Jay Lowe, Lancaster, PA. Email: big.birds@comcast.net

Gottschalk stable, Jackie Everett, Glenwood, MD. Email: jackiemom4@aol.com

Carmel Doll Shop, Carmel, CA. Email: mnd@redshift.com

18 inch Tete Jumeau, $3950; 17 inch RD $4250 and 18 inch Depose EJ 8, $7250. The all bisque Heubach was priced at $2200. Rick Saxman, Valley Forge, PA. Email: risksax@earthlink.net

Frizzelburg Antiques, Westminster, MD. Email: frizellburgantiques@yahoo.com

Kley and Hahn 536 character, Fritzi’s Antique Dolls, Email: fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

Papier Mache and wood animal skittles, Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Antiques, Whitefish Bay, WI. Email: holliedaze@wi.rr.com

Baby Jean by Kestner, $850 and JDK Hilda, $4500. Linda Kellermann, Glen Allen, VA. Email: lindak222@comcast.net

Joanna Kraemer, Germany. Email: jo.m.kraemer@wed.de

Nancy McGlammery, Lancaster, PA.

Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Antiques and Collectibles, Princeton, NJ. Email: virginiaaris@aol.com

Early oil painting of baby holding a carton moule doll, $18,000. Greg Mountcastle, Atlanta, GA. Email: picker1956@hotmail.com

23 inch F 10 G and a block letter FG, 23-1/2 inches. Dolls Etc., Port Orange, FL. Email: dollsetc@msn.com

Gert Leonard, San Dimas, CA. Email:gertleonard@yahoo.com

Mechanical Polichinelle. Two Beths Dolls, Email: bethkarp@gmail.com

AM 550, $2350. Ann Lloyd, Doylestown, PA. Email: alloyd@nni.com

All original china head gentleman, $2800.Sheila Needle, Oceanside, CA. Email: dollwitch@cox.net

Large KPM China, Tore Scelso, Saratoga Springs. Email: ohbaby3873@aol.com.

Trilby doll, $450. Moira Hatton, Stafford, CT. Email: hattonsgallery@cox.net

18 inch Grace Corry Rockwell, $2150. Gigi’s Dolls and Sherry’s Teddy Bears, Chicago, IL. Email: gigisdolls@aol.com

Heubach girls, molds: 7407, $1975, 9681, $1675 and 6970, $1595. Shari McMasters, New Concord, OH. Email: sharimcmasters@ gmail.com

28 inch E.D., 29 inch EJ, and in front Paris Bebe, 18 inches. Roberta’s Doll House, Patterson, NJ. Email: robertasdollhous@aol.com

Early Steiner with pale completion and a Motchmanntype Steiner. Marion Maus, Ellicott City, MD. Email: mmausantiques@gmail.com

Rare, early premiere Jumeau in presentation box, $11,950. Val Star, Wayne, IL. Email: rogerstarassoc@earthlink.net

Bru with original box, $28,500 and an EJ2, $15,000. Valerie Fogel, North Bend, WA. Email: Valerie@ beautifulbebes.com

Penny Hadfield, Email: aquietplace@verizon.net

Phil May Antiques, Ocean Grove, NJ. Email: dollmanofog@aol.com

Blackberry Studios, Baltimore, MD. Email: margaret.kincaid@gmail.com

Grandma’s Attic, Bronx, NY. Email: joycedolls@aol.com

Miniature Dutch Cabinet, c. 1840, 31 inches tall, $3750. Country Squire, Milton, MA.

Size 0 Bru, 10-1/2 inches, $19,000. Nancy Smith, Natik, MA. Email: nasdoll@comcast.net

Prevost-era Huret with a trunk of clothing and accessories, Mary Ann Spinelli, Temecula, CA. Email: nellingsdolls@gmail.com

For the Love of Dolls – A Great Dolly Weekend at the Gaithersburg Doll Show

he Dollology Club of Washington D.C. in cooperation with the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts presents A Great Dolly Weekend March 5 and 6th , 2011. Pre-registration is required for events on Saturday, March 5 and includes: breakfast, early admission to the Gaithersburg Doll Show, luncheon with program/souvenir and workshops. On Sunday all attendees to the show can be part of dolly discussions. Bring your mystery doll for identiﬁcation; come to the doll clinic for minor repairs (a nominal fee), plus rafﬂe items and special displays! For information contact Henri at 301-294-0132 or email henri@dollyweekend.com Marshall Martin, Email: marshallmartin@earthlink.net 54

THE PATSY ALICE MYSTERY: A Doll That Never Was?

by Don Jensen

any of the 275,000 American girls who received the latest Patsytown News early in 1934 must have been puzzled indeed. Effanbee, one of the most successful doll companies of the troubled Depression Years, often used its promotional newsletter to introduce new dolls in its popular Patsy family lineup. And now, seemingly, it had done it again. That issue of Patsytown News contained a simple list of all the Patsy doll sizes that Effanbee was then marketing. Besides the original 14-inch Patsy, there were the recently added big girls, Patsy Ruth, 26 inches, and Patsy Mae, 29 inches. Also listed were the other members of the family: 6-inch Patsy Human-hairTinyette, 8-inch Patsy Babyette, 9-inch Patsyette, 12½-inch Patsykin, wigged Patricia Lou, 23-1/2 inches 16-inch Patsy Joan, 19-inch Patsy Ann and 22-inch Patsy Lou. and first released But then came the surprise listing: “Patsy Alice, 24 inches tall.” by Effanbee in Patsy Alice was then – and for decades afterward – a mystery doll. 1935. (Collection Other than the passing reference in Patsytown of Lynn Kublank, all photos by the News, little more is known. author) Who WAS Patsy Alice? None of Effanbee’s extensive trade magazine advertising ever featured this 24-inch member of the Patsy family of dolls. No promotional photos were published. No doll sold as Over the years, a few dolls have been Patsy Alice ever appeared in found which could ﬁt the size description toy or department stores. In of the mysterious Patsy Alice. I have all the years since, no collector examined one belonging to Illinois collector has found a tagged or marked Lynn Kublank. Like others, studied some Patsy Alice. years ago by the late Patsy experts, Patricia In Effanbee’s marketing Schoonmaker and John Axe, she is 23½ inches scheme, though, Patsy Alice tall, near enough to the 24-inch Patsy Alice. would have made sense, ﬁtting Although this doll clearly is factory neatly into the size gap between assembled and has an Effanbee Patsy Lou Patsy Lou and Patsy Ruth. And mold head, she is unmarked. She has clearly, the doll company brown sleep eyes and a human hair wig planned to sell such a doll, Close up look at Patricia Lou, showing the head was made from a Patsy Lou mold. over unpainted molded hair. but was it ever produced? 55

Comparison, front and back views, of unmarked Patricia Lou, with wig removed, left, and a standard Patsy Lou. Note the slimmer and elongated torso and longer legs of the former.

Effanbee’s Patsy doll line featured sizes from 6 to 29 inches.

The unmarked back shoulder area of Patricia Lou.

The arms appear to be standard Patsy Lou types. However, as the side-by-side comparison photos show, the torso is taller and with a definite waist, unlike the regular Patsy Lou. Also, the taller variant has longer, slimmer legs. Could this unusual Effanbee doll have been identified originally only with a Patsy Alice paper hangtag, lost long ago? Given the lack of any evidence, I think that is unlikely. So what is the answer? I theorize that it happened something like this: In 1934, having just introduced the largest Patsy type dolls, Effanbee intended to follow up with yet another Patsy “sister” to fill the 24-inch gap between Patsy Lou and Patsy Ruth. As a “teaser” it mentioned the not-yetproduced Patsy Alice in its Patsytown News newsletter. But then the doll industry turned upside down. In 1934, the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company’s new Shirley Temple took the doll world by storm. She was a slimmer bodied child doll with a beautiful high quality wig. Suddenly, other firms needed to add dolls to compete with Ideal’s hot new seller. For Effanbee the familiar Patsy look – particularly her

pudgy body and 1920’s flapper-like boyish bob – seemed out of date compared to Ideal’s Shirley Temple. Moving fast, the Effanbee launched a spinoff of its venerable Patsy line, giving its new doll series a quality human hair wig and a lengthened, slimmer torso and legs. Patsy’s familiar pot-bellied toddler’s body gave way to a waistline of a somewhat older child. The new doll got a new name, Patricia. She was promoted as “Patsy grown up.” Fifteen-inch Patricia’s newly designed body was marked. But the other sizes in the Patricia “family” seem not to have been. Advertising tells us that Effanbee sold five Patricia “sisters” – 11-1/2 inch Patricia-kin; Patricia Joan, 17 inches; Patricia Ann, 20 inches, Patricia Lou, 24 inches and Patricia Ruth, 27 inches. All had fine wigs and slimmer bodies and legs. I theorize that in early 1934, Effanbee intended to market a new 24-inch doll called Patsy Alice, but events intervened. Shirley Temple forced a change in Effanbee’s plans. The doll when it actually was introduced, perhaps tagged but otherwise unmarked, was called Patricia Lou, not Patsy Alice. That, arguably, seems to be the answer to our mystery. But can we be sure?

Reprint of page from a 1934 “Patsytown News” promotional newsletter, which casually refers to the mysterious Patsy Alice.

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UFDC Special Exhibits 2010 Photographed at the United Federation of Doll Clubs Photos by Keith Kaonis

Miss Revlon

Robert Tonner shared his personal collection of Revlon dolls in the exhibit, “A Woman of Glamour: Miss Revlon.” Ideal’s 1950’s fashionista offered a trip down memory lane back to a time not so long ago when women dressed for the occasion, wearing massproduced clothing that emulated the styles of Paris (no jeans or fanny packs here!). Offering little girls an inspirational big sister clotheshorse, Miss Revlon would set the stage for other fashion dolls to follow.

Jessie McCutcheon Raleigh Dolls by this Chicago artist are quite elusive, so the wonderful array of dolls seen in this special UFDC exhibit was nothing short of spectactular. For only a few short years, from 1916 to 1920, the Raleigh Doll Company produced composition dolls using a special formula. Students from the Chicago Art Institute painted the doll’s portrait faces, their realistic and appealing faces as charming today as they were more than ninety years ago. Although Raleigh dolls were not marked, their distinctive body construction and unique look make them readily identiﬁable. 58

Jessie McCutcheon Raleigh

Do You Have a Mystery Doll ? I

n response to Melodie’s question (see our October issue) Marina Tagger wrote us, “the doll is very indicative of the Kestner mold # 260. The Kestner Co. had a very distinctive method of marking their dolls.” Indeed when Melodie lifted the wig up she saw a faint 260 mark near the crown. Thanks Marina

Photo credit: Patti Klein

elodie sent us another photo of this 14-inch composition boy doll. The hat, gloves and spats were added; the original clothes and shoes are not removable. The body, which is stapled to the back of the head, is ﬁrmly stuffed with what seems to be a wire armature. There are no visible marks. Can anyone help? Perhaps there is a doll in your collection that you and others have never seen before. Send us a high resolution photo and any information you have to antiquedoll@gmail.com (you may also send a print photo to Antique Doll Collector P.O. Box 39, East Petersburg, PA 17520). If you can identify a mystery doll, write to us at the address or email above.

have a walking doll marked on the back of the neck, 2x. She is 16 inches tall with a bisque head, composition body, open mouth with six teeth, paperweight eyes and pierced ears.When her legs are moved her head turns. Can someone help identify her? Shirley

e call this doll Andre (he looks like Andre Previn). He is all cloth and stands 12” tall. He has a center seam face with hand painted features, felt clothes and human hair. The feet are oversized and he wears patent leather shoes. From what we could make out on the bottom of one foot is a triangular tag that says “Teltscher Puppe”. Tell us who he is! Wally and Dee

News

Rare 1927 Japanese Friendship Doll Discovered

rare 1927 Japanese Friendship Doll has recently been discovered hidden in a Providence, Rhode Island estate. The doll dates to 1927 when Dr. Sidney Gulick initiated a mission of friendship between the United States and Japan. Dr. Gulick realized the importance of dolls in Japanese culture and believed that a doll exchange between the US and Japan would improve political conditions and prejudices that existed between the two nations. The American children were mobilized and rose to the occasion. In all 12,739 blue eyed dolls were collected and sent to the children of Japan. In gratitude, the Japanese children collected pennies and commissioned the best doll makers of the time to make 58 torei ningyo (dolls of gratitude) in return. The fifty-eight large (32”) ambassador Japanese dolls were sent to America where they briefly toured the country before being placed in placed in museums and institutions. During World War II many museums took down the friendship dolls from display. Many were lost, destroyed or sold. Americans did not want to see these gifts from the enemy that they were fighting. Since the decades following the war, forty-five of the fifty-eight original friendship dolls have been discovered. Most are housed in museums and a few in private collections. We are proud to announce the discovery of number forty-six of the fifty-eight Japanese Friendship Dolls. This doll is still yet unnamed. Regrettably the doll did not retain her kimono and accessories. She will be presented for auction on January 22, 2011 by Estates Unlimited Auction Gallery, 63 Fourth Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island. For further information please contact Steven Fusco at Estates Unlimited, (401) 781-1181, www.estatesunlimited.com. We wish to thank Rosie Skiles of the Japanese Friendship Doll project who assisted and positively confirmed the doll’s authenticity.

Looking in maman’s recipe book for the classic dessert, Cream of Chestnuts with Creme Fraiche.

Henri can’t wait to dig into a hearty French country breakfast.

Champagne and caviar to celebrate a fashion doll’s jour de fete.

An antique doll filet bulges with goodies. Lots of French pr

Everything your doll needs to create a cassoulet from Carcassone.

“Watch me eat the whole thing!” This tiny lilliputian is not in the least daunted by this choucroute royale from Alsace

A MOVEABLE FEAST E By Jan Peterson • Photos by Elwyn Peterson

arnest Hemingway called the city of Paris a moveable Nearly every sort of regional wine, champagne, liqueur feast in homage to the city he loved so well. When and cidre is replicated in tiny bottles to grace your doll’s traveling in France, one realizes the entire country is a moveable table with only the finest appellations. Hundreds of cheeses feast with regional fare to delight all the senses. The presentation are also re-created, as are hams from Bayonne, sausages of meals is a work of art, the aroma of wonderfully prepared from the Midi and full plates of charcuterie royale from dishes implants nostalgic memories, and, ﬁnally, the taste as Alsace. All sorts of breads can be found in little, real paper each succulent mouthful delights the taste buds. As the French sacs, as though just bought from the local boulangerie. Crème would say, Myum! Myum! fraiche, moutarde, and huile d’olive all happily Each region of France also sells refrigerator often retain their late 19 th Century and early magnets made of resin, cloth, twine, cork, wood 20 th Century labels, which allows them to and glass to allow travelers to take home tangible blend right into your antique scenes. Bunches memories of past feasts. Not only are these little of fresh grapes and cherries, miniaturized, souvenirs ideal to collect for their luggage-friendly adorn a table for dessert. The list goes on and size and the memories they invoke of wonderful on. Virtually everything real people love to meals enjoyed in enchanting settings, they are eat in France, is available as an aimant. Start great doll props! Magnets in French are often collecting these little treasures for both you called aimants (lovers) because of their irresistible and your doll to enjoy! mutual attraction to refrigerator doors. With a little Fresh fruit is all that is needed If you have no travel plans, little aimants imagination, collecting these little aimants can add to complete this basket for a representing food can often be found on eBay.fr. interest and charm to your doll scenes as well. wonderful picnic a la plage. 62

Picnic baskets already made up are perfect aimants for busy mignonnettes.

Everything you doll needs to whip up a tastey batch of crepes.

Your French fashion can invite friends over for an evening of wine tasting. Virtutally every kind of wine has an aimant made in its honor.

Book Review

The Queen’s Dolls’ House By Lucinda Lambton

his is the fascinating story of Queen Mary’s Doll’s House designed and built in the 1920’s by the most famous architect of the time, Sir Edwin Lutyens. A lavishly and beautifully illustrated volume, it allows one to study at leisure the minute detail and perfection achieved in this grand Edwardian mansion. Like many who have seen Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House in Windsor Castle, it is impossible, short of camping out in front of the exhibit, to absorb its floor to ceiling perfection of scale. When asked by Queen Mary’s granddaughter to design a dolls’ house for the Queen, Lutyens was actively involved in designing buildings for New Delhi, some eighty square miles. He embraced and welcomed the challenge of a dolls’ house only five feet high. With over 220 color illustrations it is a pleasure to read, affording an amazing historical document. The finest craftsmen and artists of the era applied their multi-faceted talents to the dolls’ house, the result so real it is as if a magnificent house was shrunken and reduced to tiny proportions. So perfect is it, that it was decided no dolls would ever be allowed as they would diminish the reality. Complete in every detail – from the wine cellar with its store of tiny bottles each containing a thimble of wine, to the library with original works by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Thomas

Hardy and Edith Wharton, to the ﬁve bathrooms with running water, the two working elevators, the garden designed by Gertrude Jekyll – you’ll enjoy exploring every room. Royal Collection Publications, www.press.uchicago.edu. ISBN 13:978-1-905686-26-1, $24.95 63

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Theriault’s Sells World Class Collection

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irst I sought rarity, then I looked for features that made even the rare dolls rarer, and then I insisted upon quality and perfection. The secret was to ﬁnd all of these in together in one doll. Then that was a doll I wanted for my private collection.” Those were the words of Nikki Kvitka whose legendary collection had only been known through the articles she wrote for doll journals. That would change when Theriault’s presented the Kvitka collection to an international audience November 20 and 21 at the grand hotel, the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Theriault’s produced an enormous and breathtaking catalog with the largest number of Gold Horses (Theriault’s guarantee of a credit toward future purchase) ever seen. Prices for the two-day auction comprising nearly 500 lots were consistently high, sometimes doubling the preestimate ﬁgures. The rarest of German characters, many of them the largest known examples, the smallest sizes in bebes, Lencis, rare all bisques in large sizes, dolls by early 20th century artists, fashion accessories and clothing all went to new homes. For additional pictures refer to our November issue and for more prices go to Theriaults.com and click on Proxibid. Prices given below do not include the buyer’s premium.

22” Karl, mold 107 by Kammer and Reinhardt $58,000.

9-inch Bebe Jumeau with trunk and clothing, $21,000.

All bisque kneeling girl by Kestner, 9 inches, $11,000 and 10-inch all bisque barefoot girl by Kestner, $9,000.

Size 1 Jumeau with rare cartouche mark, 11 inches, c. 1878, signed Jumeau shoes, $23,000.

Simon Halbig 1388, 28 inches tall, $52,000.

Sold as a pair, the couple designed by American illustrator Oscar Hitt are considered among the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rarest dolls. Made for one year, the 14 inch dolls with variations of hair design, brought $135,000.

15-inch Marseille doll marked A 4 M with intaglio eyes, $29,000.

Lenci â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fukuruko,â&#x20AC;? 12 inches, $28,000.

Van Rozen portrait doll with brown complexion, 15 inches, $26,000.

Catterfelder Puppenfabrick model 213, 16 inches, $19,000. Catterfelder character model 212, 13 inches, $11,500.

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rare Tobacco Shop Room Box, the only known example of its type, in excellent condition, possibly made by Rock and Graner and measuring 21-1/4” l. x 15-1/2” t., x 15-1/2” d., realized $21,850 at the recent sale of the Old Salem Toy Museum presented by Noel Barrett Antiques & Auctions.

n outstanding Bebe Modele by Leon Casimir Bru, 15 inches tall with the original all wood articulated body, realized approximately $21,1000 at François Theimer’s November 27 auction in Paris.

rare Vichy Musical automaton of a pearl fisherman, c. 1895, the figure with a composition head, 18-1/2 inches tall, brought approximately $44,200 at the recent sale conducted by Auction Team Breker in Koln, Germany. The fisherman moves both arms and nods his head as he reels in his catch, but to his surprise instead of a pearl, the shell reveals a starfish with the face of Pierrot.

n early large Steiff golden mohair cone-nosed teddy, c. 1905, 28 inches tall, brought approximately $8400 at Bonhams in Knightsbridge. PHOTO COURTESY BONHAMS

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n extraordinary Neopolitan angel made of terra cotta with carved wooden wings, 16 inches tall, realized $5200 (plus premium) at the Lynda Christian sale presented by Theriault’s on November 21.

he Jumeau portrait bebe with a label for “Au Papa Entrennes”, 19 inches, wearing an antique costume and marked Paris shoes, sold for $7475 at Frasher’s November 20 auction.

Auction Team Breker, Otto-Hahn Str. 10, 50997 Koln, Germany. www.breker.com Noel Barrett Antiques and Auctions, P. O. Box 300, Carversville, PA 18913. 215-97-5109 www.noelbarrett.com Bonhams, Montpelier Street, Knightsbridge, London. www.bonhams.com Frasher Doll Auctions, 2323 S. Mecklin School Road, Oak Grove, MO 64075. 816-625-3786 Francois Theimer, 4 rue des cavaliers 89130 Toucy, France www.theimer.fr Theriault’s, P.O. Box 151, Annapolis, MD 21401. 410-224-3655. www.theriaults.com

Harriet a Country Wooden from England by Margaret Towner

n Britain, the appreciation of homemade primitive works of art or craft is even now distinctly less widespread than it is in the United States. The reasons for this are uncertain, but it may be due to the fact that pioneering days, when commercial goods were not available to everyone, are a more recent and valued memory in America. In England, most things, including dolls, were the subject of organized manufacture and trade from early times; the fairly recent discovery in London of massproduced pewter toys dating from the medieval period up to the 19th century is an example. In the 18th century the production of wooden dolls of good quality was a regular trade, and ďŹ&#x201A;imsier quality Bartholomew babies were probably made cheaply for fairs in some quantity. In the early 19th century the import of inexpensive dolls from Germany affected the trade of English makers, but meant that all but the poorest child might have a penny wooden. Nevertheless making dolls at home, adapting what materials were at hand, did continue, with both mothers and children involved. Very few collectors have been interested in this, an exception being Edward Lovett, born in London in 1852, a member of the Folklore Society, who became a serious student of ethnographic dolls. He made a collection of what he called â&#x20AC;&#x153;emergent dollsâ&#x20AC;?, looking for home-made examples which he would obtain from

children in exchange for commercial dolls. His collection of these is now in the Edinburgh Museum of Childhood, a favorite stopoff in the Royal Mile for visitors to the City. These dolls, made from found materials, include several based on wooden utensils, spoons, skittles etc. One of these he described as a “champing tree” doll, of turned wood with no clothes or features other than a carved mouth (a reproduction of one is in Antonia Fraser’s early small book Dolls, page 10). Looking round a London antique fair a while ago, I found what initially seemed to be an untidy bundle of old fabrics, in which a wooden head with a carved face emerged. At home, I realized I had bought a fully clothed doll. The head and body is a single piece of wood, like a pestle, which Lovett called a “champing tree” and suggested had been used to mash grain, perhaps by a farmer’s wife to feed her fowl.” The face has a pleasant expression, and two circles to form a bow are incised on the neck; her arms are made of a hessian-type material rolled and nailed on (Picture 1). I think she once had hair, as there are nails in the skull. The base of the “tree” has considerable signs of wear from its original use. Next to the body she wears a shift with a round neck and short sleeves in thickish cream cotton, and over that a bodice of dark blue thick fabric with a woven self stripe, fastened with metal hooks and sewn eyes. (Picture 2) On top of these come first, a red wool flannel petticoat with a single flounce and zigzag embroidery above the hem, tied at the waist with cream tapes, and second, a plain petticoat made from fine wool dress fabric in blue-green with a woven self stripe, also with tapes. (Picture 3) Her dress is quite elaborate, and must have been very colorful originally, made in red, green and cream checked cotton, with two rows of purple braid banding round the hem, and a similar V-shaped band on the bodice. At the end of the long sleeves are lightly tacked two short frayed pieces of braid, possibly just trimming, or perhaps representing mittens or muffatees. The bottom of the skirt is lined with cotton to make it keep a full shape. (Picture 4) Her outdoor clothes are unusual, consisting of a sleeveless long overall, unshaped and gathered at the neck, fastened with tapes and self fabric ties at the waist, made of cotton printed with a tiny stripe and trefoil pattern, which seems to date from an earlier period than the dress. In the same fabric is a lined hood with a curtain, covering the neck, and tied on with string. (Picture 5) I have studied “The Workwoman’s Guide” of 1838, which was published with the motto “She stretcheth out her hand to the Poor, and looketh well to the ways of her Household. The only designs in the Guide for hoods with deep curtains are for oiled silk, to be used for carriage travel in the rain. I think Harriet’s hood was probably to protect her neck for work outdoors on the farm. Her white apron is tied over the overall, but more likely was intended to protect the dress. What age is Harriet meant to be, and when was she made? I think myself that she was made into a doll in about the 1850s, intended as a young girl of perhaps 12 years old, but would be most interested in any views on the matter. Readers may email the author at m.towner@virgin.net 68

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What a precious little treasure. This tiny 9.75 inch E2J with her icicle blue spiral threaded eyes, full coral lips and sweeping lashes weaves a spell that will tangle your dreams and hold you captive. This tiny bebe is blessed with a long curly mohair wig, original cork pate, gorgeous bisque, precious factory original pink confection ensemble of dress and bonnet and signed EJ shoes. These tiny gems are so coveted they only surface once in a while. Don't miss your opportunity to acquire this delectable Bebe! $16,500

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A special and lovely amusement! Little Mademoiselle has her apron of flowers she has been gathering and her parasol ready to protect her. As the hand painted cart is pulled, she turns her head from side to side sweeping the meadow for more posies with her brilliant blue eyes! A charming addition at 13 x9.5". $2600 Ma Cherie Amore! Tiny, 9.5" size 1 Bebe Jumeau. What a little love with huge pensive blue glass eyes, original blonde wig over cork pate, antique under-set, Bebe Jumeau fashioned floral print dress with intricate pintuck pleats and Bebe Jumeau banner, tiny french antique leather shoes. Please call for additional details on this desirable Bebe! $6900

The New Year is bright and dawns with the introduction of the fabulous Mademoiselle Huret! She is 17.5 inches with light-weight blown leather body, marked Huret shoes, lovely antique flowered bonnet over original coiffed blonde mohair wig and original cork pate. Her bisque is lovely and without flaw. Her delicate floral gown is well constructed with lovely detailing and she has her original chemise and undergarments. She has been blessed with a large trunk of fabulous treasures (not shown) . There are amazing items which include an original wire bustle, lorgnettes in original box, large deluxe ivory stanhopes in original box, feather muff in original box, dresden china, four bonnets with an original hat box, four costumes, night dress, eyelet cape, jetted bead cape, fringed blue silk cape, ormolu framed three way mirror, gloves, extra boots, little gold coins, purse, and so much more. This is a once in a lifetime doll that will grace your life with her Mona Lisa smile. Please Call.

What's cuter than the impish grin of this adorable 9" little AM253 Googly with her side glance blue sleep eyes, original mohair wig pulled through original cardboard pate, fabulous deep modeling with pristine bisque? She has her very own layette which includes her tiny original crisp onesy with bow ties at shoulders, red n white organdy polka dot dress with matching bonnet, red checked pinafore w/ sun bonnet, sailor style beret, knitted cap with pom, diaper and undershirt, bell rattle and her own little puppy all stowed in a lovely inlaid wooden chest with adorable litho decor inside. A perfect package! $2100

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All original, simply delectable 12" Kestner Pouty! The most adorable little Kestner Pouty you will ever see comes with extra original outfits, her own little all bisque antique doll and wonderful antique trunk. This delightful little early Pouty has dreamy brown sleep eyes, beautiful bisque, coloring and expert painting. Lovingly made, she has a sweet little pouty closed mouth, original plaster pate and wig. Her original clothes are a dream and her early straight wristed body has it's original finish. She has an additional factory dress, silk cape and underpants. One of the sweetest presentations ever! $2795 It was a 19th century French tradition to give Entrennes as a New Year's present and what a lucky little girl to have received this darling toilette set from the famed French toy store Au Nain Bleu! Her little eyes must have sparkled when she opened the leather type covered presentation box and found the toilette treasures inside. She must have played for hours giving her dolls a bath with the orange and white porcelain pitcher and bowl, soap and matching covered dishes. She had brushes, comb, scissors, toothbrush (the bristles a bit worn, her dolls had very clean teeth!) and a button hook to make sure that they looked their very best. With it's own mirror which has some age to it and a lovely magenta paper covering on the inside,the Au Nain Bleu sticker is still intact. This delightful Entrenne measures 9" x 6" x 4 1/2" in beautiful condition. A luxury presentation directly from Paris! Happy New Year the French way! $625

RARE 9" Simon Halbig 939 in a rare small size. The modeling and painting on this little gem is as fine and detailed as the large version. Her eyes are a beautiful deep blue spiral paperweight, with a finely painted closed mouth, expert painting and fine bisque. She has a solid dome head with 3 stringing holes and pierced ears. Her blond mohair wig is original and she has darling antique clothes! A rare little find! Such a treasure in this tiny little size! She would fit right into the arms of her bigger 26" sister! $3195

A Snow Princess! This out of this world beautiful 26" Simon Halbig 939 is covered in lush furs, even a muff! You will lose yourself in her incredible huge sapphire blue paperweight eyes, gently outlined closed mouth, perfect beautiful bisque and expert painting. The beauty of the doll cannot be described! She has her early refinished straight wristed fully jointed body, long pale blond mohair wig and cork pate. Her white wool coat, wool dress, underwear, shoes and socks are all antique. This beauty is all set for a Winter Wonderland! $4595

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Prices Realized by Theriault’s at Auction, January 2011

Closed Mouth Doll known as "A.T. Kestner"

Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 4

Poupee from Au Paradis des Enfants

Poupee with Portrait Face

Bebe by Schmitt et Fils with Signed Body

Bebe Steiner with Cafe-auLait Complexion

Poupee Model, Signed, Original Costume

French Bisque Bebe A.T., Size 3, by Thuillier

French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Series F

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Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1. - 2. 16 1/2" Tete Jumeau #7 Bebe, gorgeous light bl. p/w eyes, luscious lashes, early mauve blush under brows, immaculate pale bisque, orig. mohair wig, pate & head coil intact, wears FACTORY orig. Fr. batiste dress adorned w/tucks & lace, ant. hat, matching orig. set of undies, orig. socks & orig. Jumeau shoes. On her orig. early st. wrist Jumeau body w/Bon Mache label on her back. Fully "signed" head. Has the look of an Incised Jumeau & is the most STUNNING beautiful Tete. Very special!! $6200. 3. 10" JDK #211 "Sammy" Baby, mint pale bisque, beautiful blue sl. eyes w/perfect eye wax, 2 lower teeth, great orig. mohair wig & orig. Kestner pate intact. Wears orig. silky batiste & lace baby gown, slip & undies, ant. booties. On her orig. bent limb Kestner baby body w/partial store label on her back. Fabulous modeling & absolutely ADORABLE. The cutest EVER & rare teeny size!!! $995. 4. - 5. Rare 18" Figure C Steiner Bebe, the most gorgeous blue p/w eyes, evenly feathered brows, immaculate pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate. Wears her fully couture costume of burgundy silk, layers of orig. undies, matching orig. hat & orig. Steiner shoes. On her orig. "signed" Steiner body w/early st. wrists. This is a rare early Steiner & is OUTSTANDING!!! The face of an angel! Only…$9550. 6. 5" All Bisque Orsini "Vivi", perfect bisque overall, bl. sl. eyes, o/cl. smiling mouth, orig. long mohair wig & pate, darling orig. cotton dress. On orig. all bisque Orsini body with her pointed index finger & is in perfect condition. I have never had a Vivi before & they are not easilly acquired. She is just wonderful and a rare find!!! And ONLY…$1800. 7. - 8. 15 1/2" Kestner #169 Cl/Mo. Pouty, beautiful bl. sl. eyes w/perfect eye wax, cl. mo., magnificent pale bisque, orig. clean full mohair wig & plaster pate intact. Wears a stunning orig. ant. ornate swiss dot dress w/lace & ribbons & fabulous added frilly white straw ant. hat also adorned w/lace & ribbons, ant. undies & orig. leather shoes. On her orig. Kestner body w/early "Excelsior" Kestner mark. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! $3200. 9. 8 3/4" Kestner All Bisque Wrestler, mint bisque overall, blue threaded p/w eyes, slightly o/mo, 2 upper teeth, swivel neck, darling replaced mohair wig. On her orig. perfect all bisque body w/blushing in all the right places, clenched fist, painted gold mult strap boots & a wonderful large size. She wears her orig. net & ribbon dress & matching hat. EXTRAORDINARILLY beautiful!!! $5800. 10. 9" Marklin Carriage, all parts are orig. Hood fabric appears to be orig. silk, but may be replaced, I can't be certain. Hood frame is orig. as well as all other parts of the carriage. It appears to be a pale blue, has the orig. wooden handle & except for normal wear, it is GREAT!!! Out of my own collection. The design is a basket weave inside and out w/golden decoration on the wheel rims, handle bars hood frame & sides. These are not easily found any more & will look wonderful in your doll cabinet. A real prize!!! You will love it. $3275. 11. - 12. 14 1/2" Early Portrait Jumeau Bebe, amber p/w eyes, mint pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate. Wears her factory orig. light wool aqua & rust velvet Jumeau costume adorned w/laces & ribbon & matching hat, ant. undies marked Jumeau socks & orig. Portrait Jumeau shoes w/rosettes. On her very early 8 ball jointed "signed" Jumeau st. wrist body. Great cabinet size, AMAZING beauty!! Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Only…$8500.

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P.O. Box 893985 Temecula, CA 92589-3985 New Cell: 818-738-4591 Home: 951-308-1239 Fax: 951-308-1285 BUYING & SELLING QUALITY DOLLS FOR OVER 17 YEARS 1 and 4. 14" Pannier bebe, bearing special incised signature from Jumeau factory "P.5". Especially sweet! $6500.

2 and 5. 16 1/2" S.F.B.J. Unis 301 bebe, similar to Princess Elizabeth bebe, with unusual mark, "71 UNIS France 149 ERT". Doll is totally mint and orig., in orig. factory box (worn). $1750. 4 and 6. 15" Jumeau portrait bebe, marked st. wrist body, Jumeau shoes and abundant pulled-up mohair wig. $8500.

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15" Jules Steiner Bebe perfect bisque head incised J.Steiner Bte. SGDG Paris Fig A7 original body marked with "Medaille D'or Paris 1889, Le Petit Parisien" blue paperweight eyes, contemporary style clothes, human hair wig. A jewel for your collection. $4450

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Carmel Doll Shop

anny and her Trousseau,

which sounds like the title of a fairytale, represent a once in a lifetime opportunity for the collector of enfantine dolls and their fashions. Fanny is a delightful, rarely found model from the Rohmer firm, who stands sixteen and one-half inches tall. Resembling a well-fed child, we know only of a small handful of similar examples, of which none have that extra something that Fanny retains – and that is a spectacular, world class trousseau. Particulars of Fanny herself include a perfect china head and shoulderplate that are attached by a cup and saucer neck articulation system that allows side to side movement. She has a pleasant expression realized through fine painting and coloring, pretty blue eyes, and her original curly skin wig. Her leather body bears a stamp from Maison Rohmer, is fitted with perfect china arms with beautiful blush and modeling, and lower leather legs that are articulated at the knees. Fanny is a good “sitter” as are many Rohmer dolls. Because there are not sufficient words to express the overwhelming quality and styling of Fanny’s original trousseau, we must simply let the photos speak for themselves. If you have particular questions concerning any of the details, it would be our sincere pleasure to discuss them. In addition to the dresses, there are coordinating hats and bonnets, plus many fine accessories, even adorable needlepoint house slippers, and all are housed in a deluxe trunk. We are painfully aware that dolls such as Fanny may not pass this way again anytime soon, so we must pledge to enjoy her while we are able. Fanny is agreeable to that idea. $35,000.

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February 2011 • Volume 14, Number 1

VALENTINES AND OLD LACE by Janet Gula The history and romance of valentines and old lace… a beautiful pairing for a collection of antique dolls.

CIVIL WAR ERA FUNDRAISER COMES OUT OF RETIREMENT

Editor Donna Kaonis interviews the fascinating Rose Percy about her early life and her exciting return to public service.

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About The Cover

For well over a thousand years, February 14th has been associated with romance. Countless marriage proposals take place on that special day, culminating in a walk down the aisle, the bride wearing a beautiful gown and veil adorned with lace. In her article, “Valentines and Old Lace,” Janet Gula shares their history, posing beautiful bebes, fashions and character dolls with these symbols of romance. Photo by Janet Gula

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE

By Maureen Herrod Getting to know collector Marina Tagger, a collector of German dolls, especially those made by Kestner. 6

Learning About American-Made Dolls WILL THE REAL DOROTHY DAINTY PLEASE STAND UP! (And Additional Novel Discoveries) by Ursula R. Mertz

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By Susan Foreman The author researches the relatively unknown and short-lived production of the California Bisque Doll Company.

News Mystery Doll Auction Gallery Emporium

KESTNER’S RARE SCREAMING BABY by Andrew McLaughlin A face only a mother could love!

THE CALIFORNIA BISQUE DOLL COMPANY Solving a Mystery

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UFDC SPECIAL EXHIBITS 2010

Photographed at the United Federation of Doll Clubs Photos by Keith Kaonis

14” Gbr. Heubach “ Lover’s Quarrel – one of the very few Heubachs where two figures are mounted on a single base to form a scene. Here, profoundly expressed in every artful detail, a little trouble in paradise that we hope is short lived! $895

Little Cupids! Your choice of two mint Kestner Hilda’s with fine original clothes, excellent bodies, plaster pates and the rare skin wigs! One has blue eyes, the other brown. Both perfectly tender, touching faces! $2495 each. Less for both!

The Rare Premier Model K * R 192 Closed Mouth – as important and actually more unusual than the wonderful line of K*R characters that followed is this rarely seen 23” pre-1900 closed mouth beauty that was produced in far fewer numbers. She has flawless oily bisque, the early artwork plus gorgeous mohair extension wig and is luxuriously drenched in a profusion of lace couture as befits her importance! $2500

Delightful Pair of Googly Jesters – Googly lovers! Take note of this rare K*R 131 and JDK 221 as brilliantly executed in few numbers by artist Mary Lambeth on fully jointed composition toddler bodies wearing imaginative fine quality silk costumes with brocade trims! Brilliant! $495

16” French Export Brown SH 949 – one of those special pre-1900 French trade dolls with PW eyes and French jointed body, featuring elegant fired in color and gentle blush; so very graceful in her tailored, rose pink, drop waist antique dress. Choice example of a rare black French export bebe. $1500

Captivating 16” Figure C Steiner - a uniquely beautiful shelf-size bebe with compelling blue PW’s, beautiful closed mouth and snow pure bisque with rosebud blush dramatically framed by her mint rare brunette wig; her signed stiff wrist body in a romantic pink silk dress and original red leather heeled shows! $5200

True Romance – a striking pair of 18” artist dolls with hand painted faces and lavishly dressed in period clothes. $100

19” Exquisite Bru Jne R – the magical hand of the Bru factory is still so evident in the crystal clear articulation of her powder fine bisque with her lidded blue PW eyes and foxy scrolling feathered eyebrows. A cunning Bru creation with mohair curls and silk finery. $3000

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28 ½” Gebruder Kuhnlenz #165, brown ﬂirty eyes, HH wig, feathered eyebrows, slight left cheek rub $575.00 29” S & C #14 Franz Schmidt, mohair wig, blue stationary eyes, Germany, really sweet $495.00

21” Bahr & Proschild #585 character baby, brown sleep eyes, original mohair wig, professionally repainted arms $425.00

29” Heinrich Handwerck 109 - 15 DEP, repainted hands, brown sleep eyes, peaches and cream bisque $485.00

28” C.M. Bergman Simon & Halbig 13, pierced ears, HH wig, antique cotton eyelet dress & under garments $475.00

23” Simon & Halbig Heinrich Handwerck, brown sleep eyes, blond mohair wig, organdy dress $450.00

Victorian Wedding Gown fabulous condition in beautiful challis wool with 20” waist, satin embellishments on blouse, leg a mouton sleeves, small stain on lower left sleeve $295.00

Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls - mint in box 24 1/2” AW Special Germany, blue sleep eyes, 1 tooth missing, blonde wig $285.00 22” 1039 10 1/2 Simon & Halbig, pierced ears, blue eyes, small rub on left cheek $525.00 25” Germany “My Girlie” blue sleep eyes, $345.00

#93 “Winter” white dress, red bodice and dots $49.95

#122 Alice Sweet Alice, pudgy tummy, jointed arms & legs, original price tag on dress $250.00 #119 Mistress Mary, jointed legs & arms, original price tag on dress $145.00 #156 Beauty, jointed legs, yellow ﬂoral dress $195.00

#132 When She Was Good, jointed legs & arms, white organdy dress, original price tag on dress $195.00

#128 Goldilocks (no bear), burgundy dress, jointed legs & arms $150.00

17” S & H K star R, brown sleep eyes, crier in body, blonde HH wig, antique leather shoes $400.00

12” 1928 “IT” inspired by the “IT” girl Clara Bow made by L. Amberg $250.00 12” All Bisque Kewpie, Rose O’Neill on feet, has hairline on back and right cheek, chip on top of right arm $425.00

1915 - 1924 12 1/2” seated Limoges France Lady, part of a Automation, bisque head, glass eyes, compo arms as is, cloth body & legs, eyelet skirt with numbers, wooden mandolin, HH wig $225.00

19 ½” Simon & Halbig CM Bergman, brown sleep eyes, nice ball jointed body $350.00

23” COD – Cuno Otto & Dressel 1912, blue sleep eyes, mohair wig, lace dress, early shoes & stockings $280.00

#117 School Days, white dress, red & white bodice and apron $65.00

31” A 14 M, brown sleep eyes, HH wig, ivory lace dress $475.00 12” x 11” Steiff “Cockie” mohair, moveable head, glass eyes, button in ear $215.00

7” Alexander Dionne Quints, painted eye, compo molded hair, original dress, slips & bonnets (1 bonnet missing), really sweet, 1 doll has slight facial crazing $950.00

14” 1965 – 82 Alexander “Sweet Tears “ tagged all original w/ bottle, paciﬁer, dress & booties $65.00 22” Alexander Pumpkin, painted eyes, original outﬁt and tag 1967 #8840 $110.00

29” C.M. Bergman AM 12, molded eyebrows, blue sleep eyes, upper right leg repainted, great face $475.00 24” Simon & Halbig K * R #58, old replacement body, rewaxed brown sleep eyes, HH wig $375.00

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23” Heubach Koppelsdorf #3427 painted bisque on 5 piece toddler body, blue sleep eyes $275.00

11” A & M #341 Dream Baby, 9” head circ., comp hands as is, cloth body $135.00

28” 1906 Schoenau & Hoffmeister, brown sleep eyes, right hand ﬁngers professionally repaired $325.00

20 1/2” A & M 370, kid riveted body, brown sleep eyes, tiny eye ﬂake right eye, bisque hands (1 thumb as is) $150.00 20” Morimura Brothers Japan 2, brown sleep eyes $145.00

25” Max Handwerck 2 ½ Germany, brown sleep eyes, 1 ½” hairline $175.00

22” 390 A &M on Walker body, Germany, blue sleep eyes, slight hairline left forehead, 1 ﬁnger as is $195.00

Paper Doll Pictures 18 “ x 22” Baby in pink jumper trimmed in green, real hair, holding rattle, some water damage $45.00 17 1/2” x 21 1/2” Boy in blue shorts & Girl in red dress, real leaves and white & pink silk ﬂowers on black background $65.00

17” x 21” Boy in red hat & shorts, Girl in pink hat & dress holding doll, HH wigs, red feathers, pink & yellow chenille ﬂowers and evergreens accent the picture $65.00

15 1/2” x 20 Sleeping baby w/ blond HH curls, pink blanket $50.00 15 1/2” x 20” Baby Girl laying down with pink blanket trimmed in lace, real hair curls $50.00

12” All original 1960 – 70 Lenci, plastic covered with velvety ﬂocking – felt dress & shoes, mohair wig, painted features $115.00

9 ½” Celluloid head, cloth body, mohair wig $35.00 7 ½” O/M Germany 12/0 painted bisque, 5 piece body, arm reglued, glass eyes $85.00 9” Au Nain Bleu Poupees Cadette in low ﬁre bisque, Nice, France $85.00 10” Old Cottage School Girl, all original, no tag $90.00

6 ½” Hanake Japanese Doll & Six Wigs, all original in box $75.00

15” Frozen Charlie pink luster molded well detailed toenails, eyelids, hair on forehead & temple $725.00

19” 1970’s Kathe Kruse all original, blue painted eyes, blonde HH braided wig, ﬂowered pinafore over rose dress, brown leather shoes, no box $275.00

Dolly Dimple G. G. Drayton Dish, 1” H x 7 1/2” across by Buffalo Pottery $85.00

Do You Have a Mystery Doll ? M

y mother-in-law has been an avid antique doll collector for many years, and a subscriber to your magazine. Recently, when attending an estate sale, we purchased a doll for her and sent it to her in Michigan. She has looked through her doll books and catalogs and thinks it may be an Alexander Composition doll. The doll has absolutely no markings on it that we could ﬁnd, and she would really love to know more about the doll. I am attaching a photo of the doll and hope you might be able to help identify the doll for her. She is in her late 80’s, and it would be very special to her to know something about it. Hope you can help. We would be so grateful. Tina

recently purchased this 20inch all felt doll. He portrays a gaucho and has glass eyes, compo inset teeth and huge hands and feet. The eyelids and lips are stitched separately. Clothing is sewn on so I can’t look for a label. The quality is superb. I collect Italian and French felt dolls, but have no clue as the manufacturer or origins of this call. Can one of your readers help?

do enjoy your column ‘Do you have a Mystery Doll?’ What a great idea! I bought these dolls at a Doll Show. The dealer knew I am from Germany, and she was hoping that I knew something about these dolls since they seem to be German. Well, I had no idea but I immediately fell in love with the two boys. They are both marked at the lower head (socket head) with the capital letters KM. The damaged boy has black handwritten numbers to the left of KM reading: 2123 over 198. They are made of composition with a 5-piece body. The clothing is all original. Hopefully someone can help to identify the dolls. Hildegard

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

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Doll Face

oll Face at the Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood is a series of large-scale images of dolls by portrait and still life photographer Craig Deane. His goal is to confront the audience with the essence of each doll. Returning the viewer’s gaze, their huge scale shows their great amount of detail which allows time to really study their fascinating faces. The exhibit continues until March 27, 2011. V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9PA. www.museumofchildhood.org.uk

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Auction Gallery

Theriault’s in Newport Beach, CA January 7-9.

The Snake Charmer automaton, by Roullet et Decamps, 33 inches, $70,000.

s anyone knows who attended an auction where the late June Ellen Lane was bidding, if there was a doll she wanted, there was no doubting it would go home with her. A passionate collector, she was guided by emotions as well as intellect, having an abiding interest in research. Her collection was sold by Theriault’s in Newport Beach on Friday and Saturday, January 7 and 8, offering collectors an opportunity to bid on dolls previously denied to them by June Ellen’s unwavering paddle. continued on page 55 English Wooden Gentleman, 19 inches, one-piece head and torso, mid to late 1700’s, $31,000.

Bebe Steiner, rare Series F, 28 inches, in original costume, $66,000.

Size 3 A.T., 13 inches, earliest model, $62,000.

Bebe Steiner, size 5, 24 inches, in original costume, $12,500.

Rare portrait poupee by unknown maker, 17 inches, shoes signed “Maison Giroux Paris,” $27,000. Only six other models from this series are known to exist.

Character Bebe by Schmitt et Fils with toddler body, 23 inches, $35,000.

A bebe by Gaultier with stunning blue eyes on a Gesland body stands over a large valentine whose cut border is reflected in the similar border of the lace collar that hangs behind the doll.

In pristine condition, an early Steiner retains her original wardrobe still packed in the presentation box it came in.

Valentines and Old Lace by Janet Gula

omance can be defined in many ways. A Valentine to be exchanged between lovers or a delicate piece of lace worn by a beautiful woman can both produce iconic images of romanticism. Their history and origins, although separate and unique, is still connected through their association with love and marriage.

The History of Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

Two character dolls produced by the firm of Kammer and Reinhardt, Marie and Gretchen are visions in white lace.

The celebration of Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day is one that goes back many centuries. While it is named after a martyred saint there remains much mystery as to who this saint was and how he became connected with this day. The celebration of a day to recognize romance is also one that has historically been held in February and also has questionable roots. Today the Catholic Church honors three saints, all named Valentine, who were martyred in the ďŹ rst centuries. One of the most popular legends involved a priest named Valentine who disobeyed a decree from Emperor Claudius II outlawing marriage for young soldiers (Claudius believed that unmarried soldiers made better soldiers) and married them

Copying the look of lace, this elaborate valentine was produced by the English firm of Joseph Meek around 1850. This time period is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age of Valentines.

secretly. When it was discovered that Valentine was doing this he was ordered to be put to death. While awaiting his execution he fell in love with the daughter of his jailor and just before his death he sent her a letter that he signed “from your Valentine” effectively sending the very first Valentine card. Whether this was based on fact or fiction it became a story that was widespread and by the middle ages Valentine was one of the most popular saints known in both England and France. The choice to celebrate this day in February and particularly February 14th may not be just a coincidence. During Roman times, February was considered the official start of spring; a fertility festival began on the 15th of February. During these celebrations young girls would write their names and deposit them in large urns. Young men would pull a name out of the urn and that was the girl they married. Early Christian leaders, hoping to convert their Roman masters, might have decided to hold a holiday celebration that would coincide with these festivals and appeal to new converts. Circa 498 A.D., Pope Gelasius declared February 14th as the official day to celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that February 14th marked the beginning of the mating season for birds, further adding to the notion of it as a day associated with romance. In Geoffrey Chaucer’s “Parlement of Foules” written in 1382 he noted that “for this was Saint Valentine’s Day, when every bird cometh there to choose his mate.” In Chaucer’s day it was a tradition for young men and women to draw names from a bowl on Valentine’s Day and

A 238 character doll created by S.F.B.J. has a twinkle in her “jewelled” eye as she prepares for Valentine’s day. All that’s missing is the chocolate!

A rare bebe from the firm of Mothereau and Bayeux has a mischievous expression. Has she been into mother’s candy box?

A hand cut religious devotional card from around 1700 is a precursor for the modern Valentine. This one contains at its center a painting of St. Paul. Esther Howland is sometimes called the “Mother of the American Valentine”. She decorated her valentines with real lace, satin ribbon and pieces of “scrap” (small paper images). From modest beginnings in the late 1840’s she quickly established a thriving business. 19

A sweet china fashion made by Madame Rohmer in the 1860’s is as delicate as the lace she stands in front of.

Standing a mere nine inches, this mystery bebe stands in front of a box lid that houses a Jumeau dress.

Dressed in red for Valentine’s day, a Paris Pan bebe is ready to celebrate the day.

then to wear these names on their sleeves for one week. Today the expression “to wear your heart on your sleeve” comes from that ancient custom. The tradition of exchanging Valentine’s cards is an old one and the oldest known example that still exists today was written by the Duke of Orleans to his wife as he was imprisoned in the tower of London after being captured at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. By the 17th century in England it was common to exchange small gifts or handwritten notes on Valentine’s Day. By the end of the century, advances in printing technology allowed for printed cards to be produced economically and these became commonly used. In the United States, Esther A. Howland would produce the ﬁrst commercially made Valentine cards around 1840. Today approximately one billion valentine cards are exchanged each year.

The History of Lace

Since the days of Queen Victoria, lace is most often associated with wedding dresses. Its history extends long before her time but it has always been seen as a valuable and beautiful commodity. While there is some speculation that the Romans may have produced a form of lace, it is generally accepted that bobbin lace originated in Italy or Flanders sometime in the 15th century. At once it was appreciated for its delicacy. It was also a revolutionary design. Whereas previously threads had been removed from solid material to produce a pattern, with the introduction of bobbin and needle techniques, lace could be made by either using a pattern that was removed at the end in needle work or using bobbins to produce a design. All lace was produced by hand until the

Nothing is more romantic than a beautiful bride. A rare statuesque fashion created by Radiquet and Cordonnier stands surrounded by other symbols of femininity including a lace sleeping cap and a satin corset trimmed in lace.

19th century when machines were created that could replicate the hand work. From its beginnings it was valued highly and in the 15th and 16th centuries lace was often speciﬁcally noted in wills. It was an early recyclable product that could be removed from one item of clothing and transferred to another. While fashion changed, lace remained a constant fashion item that never went out of style. As the demand for lace grew, so did the locations that produced it and soon lace was being produced in countries all over Europe. Although today lace is associated as a feminine product, in earlier times that was certainly not the case. Louis the XIV popularized the use of lace by men on collars, cuffs and ruffs. It became the ultimate status symbol among his court. So pricey was it that family fortunes were sometimes lost in pursuit of acquiring the expensive lace. Painstaking to make, a one inch square required two hours of intensive labor and lace makers often ended up going blind in the process. In order to combat the loss of income to France resulting from the vast amounts of money being spent on lace, Louis ordered his minister of ﬁnance to establish a lace making industry in France. The minister chose the town of Alencon to be the centre for this new business. Other French towns became associated with lace making, the most notable being Chantilly, whose lace products became the rage beginning in the 1840’s. Valencienne became another French town producing lace along with several others. The French revolution resulted in a temporary halt to lace making in France (it was considered a symbol of excess) and among the victims of the guillotine were not only the royal wearers of lace but also the lace makers themselves. Throughout the 19th century, lace continued to be popular. Although by the end of the 19th century, lace was no longer being hand produced, fashion houses

A petite Bru Teteur and an identically sized Circle Dot Bru pose against a frame of ribbons and lace.

Known as a puzzle purse, this handmade example dates from 1816. Each fold is numbered and contains a poem or painting. When the last fold was opened there was often a special message or a keepsake like a lock of hair.

Chantilly lace and a pretty face...” Princess Alice, daughter of Queen Victoria, in a portrait painted by Winterhalter in 1861, wears a shawl of Chantilly lace wrapped around her waist and a dress with delicate lace sleeves.

For her marriage in 1903, Princess Alice of Battenburg, grandchild of Queen Victoria and grandmother of Prince Phillip, continued in the family tradition of wearing lace veils. The well known Battenburg lace originated after Queen Victoria named her sonin-law as the first Duke of Battenburg in the late 1800’s. It was traditional for every English Duke to have their own lace pattern, however, Battenburg lace became extremely popular. 21

The wedding gown and veil worn by Grace Kelly during her wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956 was estimated to have approximately three hundred yards of Valenciennes lace. The veil was studded with one thousand pearls. Like Queen Victoria a century before, Kelly’s wedding attire created a fashion sensation and brides everywhere rushed to find gowns just like it. The appeal of lace has never gone out of fashion.

like Frederick Worth’s were still producing exquisite designs utilizing lace. In the 1930’s Coco Chanel said of lace that “unlike many other precious objects which, owing to industrial progress, have lost much of their luxurious quality, lace, adapting itself to the economic and industrial requirements of our age, has kept its main characteristics: precious elegance, lightness and luxury”. The 1950’s saw a new interest in lace after Elizabeth Taylor appeared in a lace trimmed wedding dress in the movie “Father of the Bride”. The popularity of the use of lace for wedding dresses as a result of this film was further cemented when Grace Kelly asked the same designer to design her wedding dress. Lace since its beginnings was associated with luxury and the willingness to do anything to acquire it. Lace’s appeal was such that it became an object of smuggler’s desires in the 19th century. Great lengths were gone to in order to bring it into Great Britain from Europe illegally. Bread was hollowed out and brandy bottles emptied to accommodate the lace. Even elegant ladies were not above such acts, wrapping their small pet dogs in lace and then covering them in fur or stuffing illicit lace into their fur muffs. It was even known to be placed in coffins including the coffin of an Archbishop in order to bring it into the country. At the turn of the last century, Rudyard Kipling published a poem called “A Smuggler’s Song” that mentions the smuggling of lace along with another French luxury product, a French bebe. In one verse he writes: Laces for a lady, letters for a spy, And watch the wall, my darling, while the Gentlemen go by! If you do as you’ve been told, ‘likely there’s a chance, You’ll be give a dainty doll, all the way from France, With a cap of Valenciennes, and a velvet hood – A present from the Gentlemen, along o’ being good!

The gentlemen he refers to are the smugglers. Kipling notes that even the doll is dressed in Valenciennes lace.

Queen Victoria’s wedding in 1840 would have a great effect on the lace industry and would establish the tradition of bride’s wearing white. Traditionally royal brides wore silver dresses but Victoria was determined to wear a Honiton lace veil and trimmed gown. She adored lace. The veil was trimmed with orange blossoms. Once engravings of the wedding circulated to the public, a new standard for all weddings was set. This photograph captures the intricate detail of the exquisite lace veil.

“My Secret Valentine” Two tiny German all bisques posed beside a vintage valentine tell Cupid who their true valentines are.

Lace, valentines and bisque dolls from 19th century France and 19th and 20th century Germany may all be considered goods that were produced not for practical purposes but to appeal to a more emotional response. Beauty, love and desire go hand in hand and are at the heart of the ideals of romance. Nothing symbolizes this more than valentines and old lace and for the collector of antique dolls, a rare French poupee or bebe can also cause the heart to stir.

Civil War Era Fundraiser

e recently caught up with Miss Rose Percy, arguably the most important doll in American history. Next year marks her 150th birthday and to mark this momentous event a very special birthday celebration has been planned, one that continues her mission of service to veterans of wars. Good morning Miss Percy. May we call you Rose? Certainly, I do not stand on ceremony and Donna, I feel like we are old friends. Your publication has always been very kind to me.

Comes out of Retirement You were the talk of the 1864 Metropolitan Sanitary Fair. What did it feel like to raise so much money for those suffering from injuries inflicted during the Civil War? There are so many people to thank for my success. When I think of the generosity lavished upon this humble person by so many distinguished gentlemen – Mr. Charles Tiffany and the furriers Messrs. C.G. Gunther come to mind. And then the painstaking labor by the lovely young women of Mrs. Hoffman’s finishing school – what an amazing trousseau they created for me! Is it any wonder that Mrs. John Jacob Astor could not resist paying dearly for me? We understand Mrs. Astor generously donated you back to the fair and you were raffled again. That’s correct. My lucky winner kindly returned me to the finishing school and I was given to the school’s doctor, who in turn gave me his daughter Bertha. We became terribly close. For over sixty years, Bertha took care of me and I continued my mission – to raise funds for worthy causes. I miss her terribly, but I know she watches over me and simply loves what I am doing know.

Tell us about your years with the Red Cross. In 1920 at the end of her life’s journey, my beloved Bertha donated me to the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. You can imagine what a change that was for me! For eighty years, people visited from around the world and heard my story, but I felt rather out of sorts. After all, I was used to being on the go, but being the ofﬁcial mascot for the Junior Red Cross for over eighty years was one of the honors of my life. And then a big change came. Yes, the Red Cross suffered a shortfall following Hurricane Katrina and they were forced to sell some of their treasures. I was packed up and sent off to an auction house. It was wonderful to be on the move again, but I was very nervous. Who would buy me and where would I end up? It would be dreadful if I were forced to leave the country that I love. 25

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Fortunately your buyer was a prominent U.S. citizen. A lovely woman of means was easily convinced of my importance and she gave the job of bidding to her friends Michael Canadas and David Robinson. Such lovely young men – we became quite good friends on the drive back from Dallas. They told me there was no way they would entrust a shipper to deliver me, my wardrobe and all my accessories! My things nearly ﬁlled up their van, which henceforth has been known as the Rose-mobile! We’ve heard you are quite the clotheshorse. (Giggle) I have over 100 pieces of clothing and so many exquisite accessories. Careful conservation has kept everything looking like the day they were made. I am lucky to have recently been gifted some new things. A few admirers have created some lovely pieces, to keep me up to date on the latest fashions. One thing I never owned was a proper quilt. When I was young, quilts were needed for our young men in service. Although I was lavished with all kinds of things, then it would have been frivolous for me to have a quilt, but now I have one of my very own. Are you looking forward to your coming out party on May 14? 26

The Carmel Doll and Toy Study Group has planned

a marvelous birthday party at the lovely Hayes Mansion in Santa Clara, California. It has been organized much like the 1864 Metropolitan Sanitary Fair where I was ﬁrst purchased by Mrs. Astor. I am thrilled to once again be showing off all my lovely things for a cause near and dear to my heart, war veterans who have suffered brain injuries and mental health problems. Sadly, so many years later, I ﬁnd the world has not changed all that much. A special souvenir – a book containing my life story and all my remarkable possessions will be given to those in attendance. I plan to wear my favorite dress, the very same dress that I wore when I made my public debut at the fair. Rose, we are delighted that you have granted us this interview. May I say you are looking quite amazing for your age! Well thank you. I believe in aging gracefully but I do not feel a day over 14! I have enjoyed a privileged life, and I am glad to be back in public service. I hope to see you all at my party! Readers may want to refer to our May 2005 issue for the article, “Rose Percy and Her Remarkable Wardrobe” by Ann Coleman and our January 2010 issue for the auction announcing the sale of Rose. For details on attending Rose’s 150th Birthday Celebration, turn to page 27.

Come Celebrate with Rose Percy, Duty’s Most Faithful Child and Help Commemorate her 150th Birthday THE EVENT Please join the members of the Carmel Doll & Toy Study Group for a premier charitable fundraising event. A limited number of registered attendees will be treated to a very full day of festivities that include a luncheon buffet, a specially created program about Rose Percy, deluxe helpers and shopping opportunities, plus each attendee will receive a copy of a beautifully illustrated book about Rose, her possessions and her life. Please note that the exclusive book will only be made available to registered guests at Rose’s events.

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NADDA Show and Sale

April 30 & May 1 in Kansas City, MO

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ou’ve heard of destination weddings and now a destination doll show and sale. NADDA’s (National Antique Doll Dealers Association) will hold their annual event April 30 and May 1 in Kansas City, MO, home of the world famous Toy and Miniature Museum. Housed in a 38-room mansion on the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus, the museum, the largest collection in the Midwest, contains a vast collection of furnished antique dolls’ houses and room boxes as well as extraordinary contemporary artisan miniatures, dolls and toys. As one who has spent time there, it is an unforgettable experience. Since my visit, the museum has added several rare dolls including the incomparable Miss Mary, a perfectly preserved doll by Izannah Walker, complete with an original wardrobe. NADDA dealers, cognizant of the current economic climate, will offer a broad array of merchandise in all price ranges. Those on a budget will ﬁnd treasures galore - antique and vintage dolls, miniatures, doll books, clothing and accessories, wigs, doll-size china and furniture, teddy bears, books, ﬁgurines, half dolls, candy containers and more. NADDA dealers will be set up in individual suites, a highly successful format that customers and dealers both love. It’s a great opportunity to examine dolls, to sit and ask questions and learn more about our wonderful hobby. Prior to Saturday’s show opening Dorothy McGonagle, a well-known expert on Steiner dolls and the author of a book on the subject, will present a free program entitled “Beguiling Dolls by Jules Steiner.” It will take place at 8:30 am so don’t stay up too late talking dolls! As most of our readers know, each NADDA show includes a special exhibit that is included with the price of admission, part of NADDA’s mission statement to encourage learning about

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dolls. This year the exhibit is being staged by the Kansas City Toy and Miniature Museum who will present: “Antique Dolls and Their Miniatures.” And if you needed yet another reason to attend - A Body Shop offering doll parts for sale will benefit UFDC. Be sure to bring your doll’s measurements for a perfect fit. Kansas City is also home to the UFDC headquarters. On Saturday evening, April 30, the public is invited to a fund raising barbecue (Kansas City is arguably the barbecue capital of the world!) at the UFDC offices. The price is $35 and along with the dinner and fun attendees can view the UFDC museum and library and bid on silent auction items. What a great weekend to celebrate dolls and enjoy the camaraderie of those who share our interests! Call the Embassy Suites Kansas City Plaza, 816-756-1720 and mention the NADDA show to reserve your room at the special room rate of $119. Parking is free. We hope to see you there! Editor’s Note: Call UFDC 816-891-7040 by April 18 if you plan to attend the barbecue dinner held at UFDC Headquarters Saturday, April 30. For further information on the NADDA show and events call Margaret Kincaid at 646-709-4340.

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The California Bisque Doll Company Solving a Mystery

By Susan Foreman

n 1987 we purchased a most unusual bisque doll. The 30” doll has a pale bisque head with an open mouth featuring four upper teeth as part of the mold, blue glass sleep eyes beneath slightly molded/painted brows, and is on a composition and wooden ball jointed body. The back of the head is stamped in black “CBD Co (in circle)//Patent Applied for.” The auction company from which we purchased the doll noted that she was a product of the short lived California Bisque Doll Company of Berkeley, California and dated the doll circa 1925. A most unique feature of this doll is the unusual glaze on the inside of her head. This glaze further verifies her origin. Other than that we knew nothing, but we were intrigued to know more about this relatively unknown company. We first turned to Coleman’s Encyclopedia of Dolls Part II (part I had nothing) which had only a brief notation indicating that the company was in existence in 1925 and probably other years in Berkeley, California (no doubt the source for the auction company description) and that they “made doll heads marked CBDCo under the direction of Mrs. H.T. Epperson.” I was fortunate to sit with the Colemans at a UFDC function in 1988 and the conversation turned to this mysterious doll. Jane Coleman mentioned that she had only seen one such doll (the doll photographed in the Encyclopedia) and it was of a smaller size than our 30” example, had a closed mouth, and was marked CBDCo (in circle) and MS (intertwined letters). Dorothy Coleman suggested I try writing various newspapers and historical societies in the Berkeley area. The Berkeley Historical Society and the Oakland Library could only provide the original address of 1175 San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, confirm the names of the original partners as H.T. and H.C. Epperson, and that the company was listed in the City Directory from 1922-1930. There was also mention of a Marion F. Davis being associated with the company. (Perhaps the MS on the doll head represents the first letter of Marion’s first name and the last letter of her last name DaviS). I wrote to everyone named Epperson that I could locate in the bay area in hopes that one would be related to the dollmaking Eppersons…no luck. In the days before the internet everything took time. The search continued. In the Fall 1988 issue of the UFDC magazine Doll News my request for information was included in the “Let’s Trade Secrets” column. I received one reply from Marylily (Mrs. John D.) Speakman of Kensington, California. Mrs. Speakman wrote as follows:

Full length view of our doll wearing a beautiful coat that was a gift to us from one of our watch repair customers. This was our customer’s coat in 1923.

“Dear Susan, In reply to your letter in the Fall 1988 issue of Doll News, page 47, I have a little information which might be of interest to you. I knew the California Bisque Doll Company on San Pablo Avenue in Albany (Berkeley), California. I visited it many times with my Mother. I have a wig for one very old doll (c. 1923) that my Mother had made from my own hair at the California Bisque Doll Company. As for dolls and toys from there I have none, only perhaps my old “mama doll” which I received on Christmas in the early 1920’s from Santa Claus. After several years we did take that doll to the California Bisque Doll Company to have her face and hair repainted. It is still a treasure.

I, too, have tried in recent years to ﬁnd some information on the Doll Company, but have been unsuccessful. Even the “old timers” do not remember it. It was a big, beautiful store and factory as I recall. I’ve often wondered about it since I have always lived in the area. Best of luck in your search. With this being the only response to my inquiry, and having exhausted all avenues of research available to me, I set the project aside. Fast forward to 2010. An item in Antique Doll Collector magazine asking for photos of mystery dolls inspired me to once again seek out information about my relatively unknown California Bisque Doll. But now we have access to the internet. With this tool at hand I was able to track down additional information about the founders of the company, and even located the last living Epperson grandson (he’s 90 now) and a niece (age 96). Following a most delightful phone conversation with grandson George Epperson I sent a copy of the information I had to date. His reply: “Thank you for your in depth history of the Epperson family. As patriarch I ﬁnd it most interesting and to my knowledge it is accurate.” He also commented that my 30” doll “looks like the one my twin brother John smashed 85 years ago. I remember it well.” Then he related the doll story, remembering it as if it were yesterday. Christmas 1925. His brother said to George, “hope we don’t get a doll for Christmas”. Sure enough, they got another doll. Grandmother Hetty (the Mrs. H.T. mentioned by the Colemans) had made and decorated a special, very large doll for her two grandsons. They were so tired of receiving dolls that one of the twins (not George) swung the doll by its feet above his head, eventually letting it go, breaking the doll into a million pieces. Hetty cried for three days, but never gave them a doll again. Here is what I have found thus far about the California Bisque Doll Company and its founders. The name H.T. Epperson which was provided by the Berkeley Historical Society and Oakland Library refers to Henry Thorpe Epperson who was born in Missouri in 1865. H.C. Epperson stands for Hetty Cray Epperson, born in Carson City, Nevada in 1870. H.T. and H.C. were married in 1891 in Chico, California. Little is known about the early years of their marriage. The 1900 U.S. Census shows H.T. and Hetty living in Kimshew Township, Butte, CA. They had two sons, Frank W. (age 6…this would be George’s father) and Henry C. (age 2). By 1900 Henry was manufacturing paint from an ochre mine located in Butte County near Chico. Unable to make a go of the paint mill, Henry relinquished its management and left for San Francisco and a position with Nathan, Dorman & Co., wholesale and retail crockery dealers. According to grandson George, H.T. worked for only a short time at Nathan, Dorman & Co. Soon after moving to San Francisco H.T. and H.C. decided to go into business on their own making “kewpie” dolls (George no doubt is referring to a small doll of some sort and not a “kewpie” as we know it since Rose O’Neill did not create her famous illustrations until 1909). A factory was established in San Francisco, but unfortunately was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake.

Not people to be permanently discouraged, H.T. and H.C. moved across the bay and reestablished their business in Oakland, although apparently they were involved as much in decorating china as they were in making dolls. The decoration of china was a significant industry in the U.S. at this time, with the blanks usually being imported from Europe (e.g. France, Belgium), before receiving the finishing touches by hand in this country. According to grandson George and granddaughter-in-law Lodema (whom I also spoke with), the china decorating portion of the firm was doomed as Japanese imports soon took the majority of the trade away. The dolls became their main business, including the sideline of lovingly repairing damaged dolls in what became a well-known doll hospital. The latter being well remembered by Mrs. Speakman with whom I corresponded in 1988. The 1910 U.S. Census shows H.T. and Hetty living in Oakland, their stated occupation being merchants. By 1917 they moved to Richmond, CA and were listed as incorporating the Pacific China Manufacturing Company for the “purpose of manufacturing earthenware and pottery”. The capital was placed at $25,000 and the directors were H.T. and H.C. Epperson of Richmond and J.D. Coleman of San Francisco. They seem to have used a variety of names for their early endeavors, but by 1919 according to several sources they were referring to their business as The California Bisque Doll Company. In 1928 Waldemar Fenn Dietrich, Associate Professor of Mining Engineering at Stanford University, submitted a paper to the California State Mining Bureau entitled “The Clay Resources & The Ceramic Industry of California, Bulletin No. 99”. Much of the field research was done during the summers of 1925 and 1926. The paper listed important California companies working in the ceramics industry at the time and included The California Bisque Doll Company. The following is a direct quote from that paper: “California Bisque Doll Company. Mrs. H.T. Epperson, Manager. Office and plant at 1175 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley. Formerly the California China Company. This plant was built in 1906 for the manufacture of bisque doll heads, but there was no commercial output until 1919. It is said to be the only plant in the U.S. producing bisque doll heads on a commercial scale. A number of other ceramic products are made, such as salt and pepper shakers, art vases and bowls, and novelties. California raw materials are used whenever possible. The use of Clark & Marsh kaolin from near Calistoga is of special interest. The clays are prepared by small scale apparatus, and most of the shapes are made by casting.” Several intriguing entries regarding the California Bisque Doll Company were found in the Berkeley Daily Gazette of 1919. The following items appeared in the section of the paper entitled “West End Factory News” which updated current business trends of locally owned businesses. March 18, 1919. “The California Bisque Doll factory is in receipt of an order of material for the manufacture of dolls.” April 2, 1919. “The California Bisque Doll Company had a quiet week awaiting the arrival of material.” April 10, 1919. “The California Bisque Doll Company is still closed down indefinitely.”

30” doll by California Bisque Doll Company. Pale bisque socket head, interior of head is glazed, blue glass sleep eyes, blonde human hair wig, four upper teeth are part of the mold, composition and wood ball jointed body.

July 7, 1919. “The California Bisque Doll Company has resumed operations and within a few months expects a busy run on dolls for the Christmas trade.” What happened between April 2nd and July 7th is somewhat mysterious. Why was the company “closed down indefinitely”? So many unanswered questions remain. According to the 1920 Census H.T. was now living in Berkeley…but no longer with H.C. Although he indicates that he is married, it now appears that he is residing with one Marion F. Davis. H.T. shows his occupation as “Manager, Doll Factory”. And Marion Davis shows her occupation as “Proprietor Doll Factory”. In any event, Hetty filed for divorce on the grounds of desertion in 1921. Might this be the reason for the business disruption in 1919? This may also account for the two different markings found on the dolls mentioned previously. Perhaps our doll was made during the time Hetty was involved in the company while the Coleman example was made when Marion was the proprietor. By 1926, according to the California Voter Registration, it appears that H.T and Marion have married and are living at 1175 San Pablo Avenue, the same address as that of the California Bisque Doll Company. H.T.’s son Henry C. apparently lives next door at 1179 San Pablo. This information was further verified by Vivian Salkeld, age 96, of Port Townsend, WA. I received a letter from Vivian in response to an inquiry I placed in “Reminisce” magazine. The second

paragraph of her letter began, “The Company was owned by my aunt and uncle, Marion and Henry Epperson.” You can imagine my reaction. Her letter continued “I spent many a day with them when I was growing up, and at one time had quite a few of their bisque dolls that they had made, but sorry to say I have only one left.” She then commented that “Uncle Henry had been married before and had a grown family. One son named Cray Epperson lived on the property with them and he had one daughter.” Immediately upon reading that Vivian still had a doll, I wrote to ask for additional details about her doll. In her reply she indicated that the doll was stored at her daughter’s and they would have to see if it could be located. “It was a 24 inch doll with a human hair wig but for some reason I think the bisque head was not one made by the California Bisque Doll Company, as they did import some dolls. I had four others, although not as big, that were made there. One was one my Uncle had made using 6 separate molds. It was in the shape of a new born baby and all parts were strung so it was moveable. Long story to tell you what happened to those dolls, but hope they are still out there somewhere, especially that baby doll.” Vivian also recalls that during the 1920s she remembers watching Aunt Marion teach classes in painting. The students were all from the University of California in Berkeley. In the 1926 Voter Registration both father and son list their profession as that “Manufacturer”. Marion shows her

Coleman’s Encyclopedia Volume II, see pages 209 and 210.

Marking on back of our California Bisque Doll: CBDCo//PATENT APPLIED FOR

Composition and wooden ball jointed body

There is another intriguing entry from the 1974 book Art Pottery of the United States, An Encyclopedia of Producers and Their Marks by Paul Evans which indicates that doll heads were still being cast and fired for Mrs. H.T. Epperson (probably referring to Marion) in the early 1930s by the California Faience Company located at 1335 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley. California Faience was an important art pottery and tile firm during the 1920s and was responsible for the enormous task of producing most of the decorative tiles for William Randolph Hearst’s “castle” at San Simeon, California (which is just a few miles from where our California Bisque Doll now resides). Early in the Depression their production of artware ceased and their facilities were used by local artists such as Mrs. Epperson. The article goes on to state that Mrs. Epperson had her own employees glaze the heads at the California Faience facilities. In 1972 son Frank Epperson and his wife Mary celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. An article in the Oakland Tribune commemorating the event mentions the California Bisque Doll Company: “Frank and his father, the late Henry Thorpe Epperson of Oakland, were pioneer manufacturers of bisque and kewpie dolls, porcelain Franciscan monks and toys on the Pacific Coast. Their store on San Pablo Avenue, California Toy & Bisque Doll Co. was a fairyland for East Bay children, especially at Christmas time.”

profession that of “Artist.” Hetty has moved to Oakland, and like Marion, lists herself as “Artist.” In June of that year Henry T. Epperson died. And what about the future of the California Bisque Doll Company? When I spoke with Grandson George he felt that the factory ceased with the death of H.T. However, an item in the April 9, 1927 edition of the Berkeley Daily Gazette entitled “Berkeley Has Many Unusual Factories” by J.N. Bowman, Industrial Secretary, Chamber of Commerce conﬁrms that the business indeed continued on. The following is a direct quote from that article: “The California Bisque Doll Company began in 1918 specializing in bisque doll heads and bodies. Since then art pottery has been added and also ﬁne china, table and decorated wares. Doll furniture is also produced. The raw materials are from California and the coast, where the plants product is marketed. A ceramic engineer is authority for the statement that this is the only factory in the United States making bisque doll heads and bodies.” The original letter head for the California Bisque Doll Company 38

The article provided many other fascinating non-doll facts about Frank including that he was a “descendant of the Duke of d’Espernon in France. Due to religious conflicts with Cardinal Reichelieu, the Duke’s two sons fled to England, then to America. One changed his name to Epperson and the other to Apperson. Phoebe Apperson Hearst was a distant relative.” And once again we have a Hearst Castle connection. Phoebe was the mother of William Randolph. I think our doll was definitely meant to be living near the “castle”. It was also interesting to learn that Frank invented the Popsicle. Son George sent me a letter telling about the naming of this invention. “Pop called it Ep-sicle for Epperson, but liked Popsicle for it reminded him of Soda-Pop, popular at the time. I peeked over his drawing board that night and he said ‘see Buddy’ and pointed out Pop-Sicle. It was the first word I ever read.” Included with George’s letter was an original Ep-Sicle wrapper with the patent date of August 19, 1924. George also included a copy of the original letterhead for the California Bisque Doll Company which confirms that the company manufactured as well as repaired dolls. There are still many unanswered questions about the California Bisque Doll Company. Hopefully with time we will locate more data and more dolls to examine in order to fill in some of the blanks. But in the meantime, I certainly know more today than I did in 1988. PS…Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls acquired a pottery plant in Berkeley, California in 1938 in order to make their bisque dolls. An interesting coincidence I thought.

Kestner 142 is a rarer mold to find, and in a grand size of 38”, she makes her presence known!

Kestner 241, stands at an impressive 26”.

Kestner 128. Another grand girl of 33”, and one of the first closed mouth Kestners acquired by Marina.

From Russia With Love By Maureen Herrod

Very rare Kestner XI. What makes this doll rare is her open mouth! Most of the XI models sport a closed mouth. The outfit is an addition to her original undergarments, shoes and socks, to help keep her “warm” during winter months!

t the tender age of ten, Marina Tagger and her mother and grandmother emigrated from Kiev, Ukraine to Italy, then Vienna, and ﬁnally Winnipeg, Canada. Marina’s mother is a tiny little gal, as was her grandmother. Imagine the courage and tenacity that these two little, but immensely strong women showed to make a better life for their daughter/granddaughter. Remember, at that time, Kiev was still a part of the Soviet Union. It was not an easy trip, leaving all that they ever knew and winding up in Winnepeg, with its long, icy winters. But then, Kiev also is blessed or cursed with long icy winters, so perhaps it was a little like home to the three. Marina blossomed in her new home. Mom was a hairdresser, which was her career of choice, since she has a university degree in economics. She supported the three of them, with Grandma supplementing the household income by being a seamstress. Grandma never learned to speak English, but Mom sure did!

A mystery paper mache character. She is keeping a close watch over the other paper mache and composition dolls, and she is not too thrilled with what she is seeing!

Marina’s doll room, awaiting cabinets. As can be seen, she has many dolls to preoccupy her time.

All bisque rare Kestner boy with bare feet, stands at an impressive 7” in height.

Hertwig & Co. factory. He stands 10” tall, and the overalls were made lovingly by Marina’s mother.

A more fun, loveable person could not be found, which explains Marina’s good spirits, sense of fun, and quick sense of humor. Throughout her teen years, Marina managed excellent grades and an active social life, despite having to learn her new language, English. Russian and English do not even share the same alphabet! She also holds an education degree with a major in biology and a minor in theatre. Marina is now a writer as well as an avid doll collector, so learning a whole new way of life with a very difﬁcult language change was not beyond her abilities. Meeting and marrying her husband Aaron, Marina rapidly gave birth to two lovely babies, her daughter Sarah who is now 16 and her son Eli, now 13. The family resides in Orange County, California, where Marina joined the California Doll Collectors of Orange County and later the New Victorians.

Very early, all original Kestner, on a straight wrist Schmitt type body. She stands at 24” in height.

Dapper gentleman indeed! Originally from the Richard Wright collection, the head is either composition or papier mache, with a composition body. He is attributed to the Cuno & Otto Dressel Company of Germany, c. 1900, and is 19” tall.

Darling, molded hair Kestner toddler, 20” in height. She is ready for her play date with the other toddlers in Marina’s doll room!

One of Marina’s favorite dolls, and we can certainly see why! She is an extremely early, very pale Kestner, an impressive 34”.

Beautiful, all original Kestner bride mold 162, 27” in height.

This gentleman had just won his first battle! He is an all original Kestner, with an insignia found on both his belt and sword, and he is referred to by collectors as a “moon faced Kestner”. 13” in height.

This papier mache and composition gentleman hails directly from a museum. At 9” in height, he makes his presence known as one of the elders in Marina’s collection.

Extremely rare Simon & Halbig, flirty eyed, mold number 616, in a 28” size. After checking with several Simon and Halbig experts, no one has seen this doll in person!

Rare Kestner boy, on a marked Kestner leather body, had just come in from playing outside with his friends! 18” in height. He wears his original clothing.

Unknown maker, felt and cloth doll, originally from the Dorothy Dixon and Winnie Langley collection. 12” in height.

Kestner 260, 28” in height.

Large size, 22” Kammer and Reinhardt # 127 character toddler. Marina fell in love with him the minute she saw him...ah, that face!

The crowning glory of Marina’s collection, is this Kestner box set in mint condition, with an original Kestner label! The set was manufactured with one main doll, and three additional interchangeable heads, in case one becomes bored with playing with just one doll! The main doll is 15” tall, and is an unmarked 186 mold. The other heads are 171, 179 and 182 respectfully.

Marina shows her excellent taste in favoring German dolls, most specifically the dolls of the Kestner Company, although she is not adverse to adding unusual dolls from other makers, and very little dollies that capture her fancy. She has mostly antique bisque, but also paper mache and composition. Although Marina has dolls by other makers, she is definitely an expert in the Kestner doll field. She went through the demanding Apprentice Judging Program for Antique Dolls and has been a certified judge for the United Federation of Doll Clubs now for several years, where she usually is a judge for the Kestner dolls, although capable of judging other German antiques as well. She is always willing to give her time to those that want to know more about the Kestners. And, she is currently writing a book about the Kestner Company and their wonderful output of dolls.

This papier mache doll has been together with the hatted gentleman on the right since the 1800’s! They were purchased under one condition, that they continue their journey together! The gentleman on the right is attributed to the Kestner factory.

The collector Marina Tagger.

Marina has been very active in UFDC and attends Convention almost every summer, where she has been known to give seminars and doll dialogues. She also writes articles for the “Doll News” magazine and the “Antique Doll Collector” magazine. UFDC is lucky to have her!

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round 1910, big hair bows for little girls were very popular. In 1908, Smith & Kaufman of New York City was regularly advertising their Dorothy Dainty ribbon sets in Ladies Home Journal. These sets consisted of a hair ribbon and matching sash. The ads were illustrated with the image of an attractive, lively looking young girl telling the children: “My Ribbons Match! Do Yours?” Dorothy Dainty.” Manufacturers have always been eager to create dolls in the image of famous persons or popular advertising symbols such as the Campbell Kids, for example. Eventually, Louis Amberg & Son were offering a Dorothy Dainty doll for sale. An ad in the trade magazine Playthings dated March 1912, announced: “Dorothy Dainty, Another Popular Number With Detachable Hair Ribbons.” The ad does not mention that permission was given by Smith and Kaufman to use the Dorothy Dainty name. Among the Amberg dolls from this period is a 16” example that was identiﬁed by doll collectors as Dorothy Dainty. Years ago I had been lucky enough to acquire an example of that particular doll. Her side glancing eyes and smiling mouth certainly were similar to that of the ad image. But her molded hair was modeled quite differently. Molded corkscrew curls were arranged all round the back of the head, and a bunch of those curls had been “lifted up” and tied with a real ribbon. The Smith & Kaufman ad image, on the other hand, featured a short, loose hairstyle. I had always wondered about that hairdo. Why was it different from the ad illustration? Usually, modelers try and catch the essentials of a popular image as closely as possible. In my mind, the hairstyle certainly was one of those important items. I have never been able to ﬁnd an illustration of the Amberg Dorothy Dainty doll in primary research material. Not too long ago, another Amberg doll joined my collection. She featured molded hair with a real hair bow, side glancing

Close up of Dorothy Dainty. Her eyes were painted blue, not brown as those of the girl pictured on the postcard. The newly discovered Dainty Dorothy. 15” Marked: L. A + S. // 444 – Flared composition head and short arms. Cloth body and limbs, jointed with inside disks. Unfortunately, this type of construction does not lend itself for the dress to have a low cut neckline and short puffed sleeves like the girl’s in the ads.

Postcard featuring Smith & Kaufman’s advertising image called Dorothy Dainty. Also seen in various ads, including in “Ladies Home Journal”, dated Dec. 1908.

Each 25” tall, the two mama dolls are the only ones of their type I have seen in 35 years of collecting. The girl is all original. The boy has been redressed in appropriate old clothes.

LA.S. Co. (Louis Amberg & Son). 1910. She has the same body construction as the recently found Dorothy Dainty, but her hairstyle differs from the ads.

eyes and an appealing, wide An otherwise rather ordinary looking mama doll smile. Who did she remind me in my collection had wonderfully, very realistically of? Of course, she seemed to modeled long arms and hands. I was fascinated with resemble the little girl in the those arms. I had never seen them on any other doll Dorothy Dainty ads. I pulled before or after. The doll was not marked. The head out my research materials very much resembled Georgene Averill’s first mama including a postcard in color doll introduced in 1918. The cloth body was made of that showed the Smith & finer cotton than other mama dolls and the sewing Kaufman Dorothy Dainty. was done with short stitches, when commercial My doll’s hair is not the same sewing was usually done with long, loose stitches. dark color as shown on the Could this body possibly be original? I had a lot of postcard but is arranged in questions about this doll. identical fashion: Short and My first clue came in the form of an illustrated, loose on the sides, gently full-page ad dated February 1921. In it the American curling back towards the neck Bisque Doll Co. made the following announcement: Rare Mama dolls by the American and pushed up on top with a “Notice To The Trade. By arrangement with the few wisps of hair in the middle Bisque Doll Co. were part of its manufacturers and designer of ‘Madame Hendren Life short lived production. As we can of the forehead, just like the Like Doll,’ we have secured a license to manufacture see in this illustration, the girl’s ad image. My doll’s eyes also dolls under Patent No. 1269363.” head was produced on a shoulder glance to the left, and her smile plate, the boy’s with a flange neck. My hunch had been correct. There was a connection Note the unusual arms. is as broad, just like that in to the Averill Company. Additional illustrated ads the ad illustration. What good further confirmed that my mama doll was produced by luck! I think I have found the real Dorothy Dainty! the American Bisque Doll Co. In an ad placed in Playthings dated February 1920, a deluxe model of this doll with sleep eyes and wig was called “American Bisque Beauty.” American Bisque Doll Co., Inc., Study sessions with like-minded doll collectors are always fun and can be very rewarding. A friend of mine Newark, N.J., 1919 – 1921 brought her version of my mama doll to such a study The decade of 1910 – 1920 was a period of rapid change session. Her doll had the same long, well modeled arms and fast paced innovation for American doll makers. New and hands and was in all original condition. When we products were introduced that quickly gave way to other undressed her we found that the doll’s body was made of trends. This can be a boon for doll collectors and a challenge the same fine cotton material and showed identical, tight to find those dolls that were produced for only a short stitching. It proved that my mama doll was in all original period of time. 48

This ad appeared in the “Playthings” issue of February 1921. A wigged mama doll is featured, pointing out that she can walk, talk, cry and sleep.

This l3” tall boy certainly is a talking piece. His underside is marked: “Atta // Boy // American Bisque Doll Co.”

This ad was placed in “Toys and Novelties” and dates from May 1919. Illustrated are two dolls that seem to have identical heads as our condition as well, though minus original clothes. two mama dolls. It contains detailed, additional Like so many startup businesses of the WW I information. The doll seen on the left is called period, the American Bisque Doll Company was in Polly Anna, and was available in sizes 18, 20 and 27.” It further stated that this baby was existence for only three years. The two mama dolls made with cork or excelsior stuffed body, i.e., discussed here are the only two examples of their is not a mama doll. The doll on the right was kind I have seen in my thirty-ﬁve years of collecting. called Toddler, available in 18, 20 and 25.” Both dolls will be treasured as unique examples from Here it was pointed out that this baby has a soft, lightweight body and most realistic this innovative and productive period of American proportions. In other words, this is a mama doll making. doll just like the two dolls illustrated with In addition to dolls the American Bisque Doll this article.

Company also produced ﬁgurines made of composition. I found several of them worthy of inclusion into my collection. Certainly, the thirteen-inch tall saluting boy illustrated with this article and dressed only in molded military cap, sash and army boots is a talking piece. A ten inch girl in unpainted bathing suit with shyly side glancing eyes was also added. Her name is Toodles. The Coleman Encyclopedia, Vol. I, informs us that Toodles was designed by Ernesto Peruggi. Another eight-inch Toodles was modeled sitting in a chair shaped like a sea shell. She is wearing a yellow bathing suit and matching slippers.

Sweetie Kid

I have no information as to who sold Sweetie Kid but thought that she should be included here. Her modeling and execution is of similarly good quality as the figurines sold by American Bisque Doll Company. All of these items were offered for sale around 1919. One can assume that once relations with Germany normalized, German porcelain figurines would be back on the market at competitive prices. Not many of the composition figurines may have survived. They are fun to look for.

This figurine is 8” tall and is also named Toodles. She seems to be sitting in a sea shell. Her markings are the same as those on the doll to her left.

This 10” tall girl’s bathing suit has either faded or was never painted. (See lines on upper thighs indicating the existence of a piece of clothing.) She has an open/closed mouth with two teeth indicated by a short white line. The paper label on the underside of her pedestal reads as follows: “Toodles // Copyright 1919 // Trade Mark // By The American Bisque Doll Co.” “The Coleman Encyclopedia, Vol. I”, states that Toodles was designed by Ernesto Peruggi.

This child is 6.5” tall. Her underside has the following markings: “Sweetie Kid // Design Patent // Serial No. // 268398 // March 4, 1919 // Made of Wood Fiber Composition.” 49

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hen I was a young collector I devoured every doll reference book and magazine and studied the research articles and ads from the dealers. Since my early collecting days, I’ve had a love for German character babies. I have many of the easy to find and affordable babies, including several Bye Lo babies in different sizes. Bye Lo babies are fairly easy to find – go to any antique doll show and there are usually several to choose from. I fell in love with all the plump faced characters ranging from Armand Marseille’s Dream Baby to Georgene Averill’s Bonnie Babe. Kestner’s Hilda was a wish for a long time but her price was always very high. There was one particular character baby doll that had always fascinated me whenever I came across a reference or a picture of it – the elusive mold #255 by Kestner. This doll has been referred to as the “bawler” or the “screamer” by collectors. Up until the day this wonderful work of art came into my collection, I had never seen one “in person.” None of the personal collections I have had the opportunity to view had this particular baby doll, including the local doll museum. It was May 2004 and the new edition of Antique Doll Collector magazine arrived and the monthly ritual could begin. Every month as soon as the magazine arrived, before I read any of the articles, I would quickly look through the ads placed by the dealers to see if anyone had this rare baby for sale. I hadn’t had a subscription prior to 2001 so I ordered all the back copies that I had missed. He appeared twice before for sale but was long gone to happy new owners. Month after month went by with no luck until May 2004. I opened the magazine and after flipping a couple pages, I couldn’t believe my eyes! A well-known dealer from New York not only had one for sale

but this one was all original and in mint condition including his bonnet. Needless to say, his price was very high, reflecting his condition and total originality. As a single parent of a teenage daughter, this example was way beyond my reach. Hoping this dealer would be willing to do an extended layaway, I phoned him immediately. Fortunately this dealer (as most do) did accept layaway but unfortunately the doll had already been sold. Crushed and heartbroken, whenever I picked up that issue to reread the stories and look at the ads, I would skip that page so I wouldn’t have to see the baby that got away. Six months later I was with a dealer friend of mine who sells at our local antique doll show in Bellevue, Washington. I paid for half of her table so I could sell off some dolls that I no longer wanted in my collection in order to upgrade to some nicer things. A couple weeks prior to this sale, I had given a box of old marionettes to a coworker who had an interest in puppetry and loved everything puppet related. After learning her interest in puppets, I remembered that I had a box with about 20 different marionettes sitting in my basement for well over a year. The puppets were all tangled and dusty, not really wanted by anyone including myself but when you come across a good deal at a sale, you just can’t pass it up. My coworker was very excited when I told her of this treasure box I had, but was sad by the fact that she was cash strapped at the time and didn’t have any extra funds to purchase them. She was overjoyed when she showed up at work the next morning with the box of puppets sitting on her chair with a big red ribbon attached. I told her that she could consider it an early Christmas present and not think twice about it since I truly paid only a few dollars for the box and they were honestly just collecting dust in my basement. If felt good to make someone so happy and in the back of my mind I figured it would be good Karma and forgot about it. After setting up my table, I walked around to see what the other dealers had as they were setting up their displays. Carmel Doll Shop had a table next to ours where Michael and David were busy setting up their always beautiful displays. I was walking past their table and I had to do a double take as I couldn’t believe my eyes. In the arms of a large French bebe was a Kestner mold #255! My heart thumped loud in my chest! It was such a shock to finally see one of these amazing babies in person. I was speechless. As I gazed at this wonderful treasure, I realized that there was something very familiar about him. I had seen him before. After a few questions, my suspicions were confirmed; this was the very same baby that was pictured six months prior in this magazine! I asked if I could hold him and after Michael carefully took him out of the arms of his French “mother” and placed him in my hands, I thought to myself, “Somehow, someway, this baby needs to come home with me today.” I carefully looked him over and I hesitantly opened his price tag. Good grief, his price was higher than it was six months ago! I reluctantly

handed him back and he was placed once again in the arms of his French guardian and I went back to my table. My mind was spinning. Maybe I would sell enough things to be able to bring him home. Every time I saw someone look at him I felt my stomach drop. As the hours went by, I was getting more and more desperate. As the day was winding down, I ﬁnally got up enough courage to ask the guys if they would do a trade. Michael came over to my table and after spending a great deal of time carefully examining my items, to my surprise he found a few things that he would be willing to take as a straight trade. I could hardly believe it! I will never forget him walking back over to his table, once again taking the baby out of the arms of the French doll and handing him over to me. My baby measures 14 inches long with a head circumference of 10 inches. He has a solid domed bisque head with a ﬂange neck with the tiniest stationary blue eyes made of glass. He has a cloth body with perfect celluloid hands. There is also a non-working crier in his body. His face is molded in a

screaming expression with a wide open mouth and molded tongue. His modeling is wonderful with squinting eyes and a double chin. The painting of the mouth on these dolls is usually not fired in and it is common to find paint loss to the lips. He wears his factory original crisp white baby gown with blue ribbon trim and blue knit sweater (which is why I call him a boy). His original peach colored bonnet covers his bald head. He is marked 255 3 OIC: Made in Germany. Kestner registered this mold number in 1916, describing it as “grotesquely molded.” Kestner is known to have poured heads for various German doll manufacturers but the company that he made this head for is still unknown. If this doll had a trade name, it is not known to this day. This little bundle of joy is truly a work of art and I feel blessed to have him in my collection. Not only do I have the privilege of owning this rare baby, but I have the very one whose picture I avoided looking at for six months. I never would have imagined that this baby would travel from New York to Florida, to California and finally to my home in Seattle. He now sits in a place of honor amongst my dream babies, Bonnie Babe and of course my beloved Hilda. Thank you Michael & David, and thank you Karma.

References:

Rare Character Dolls, Maree Tarnowska

Antique Doll Collector Magazine, May 2004

German Doll Marks and Identiﬁcation Book Book, Jurgen & Marianne Cieslik Kestner King of Doll Makers, Jan Foulke

200 Years of Dolls, 3rd Edition, Dawn Herlocher

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A well rounded collection consisting of over 500 lots, it included more than 20 examples of rare Steiner bebes, early woodens, rare poupees, the rare Snake Charmer by Roullet & Decamps, French bebes, character dolls and early paper maches. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a look at some of the highlights; visit theriaults.com and click on Proxibid for more prices and information. Prices shown do not include buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium.

Figure E Steiner, 26 inches, size 18, $26,000.

Schmitt et Fils Bebe, 18 inches, c. 1880, $24,000.

22 inch Grodnertal wooden with original costume and tiny wooden doll, $14,500.

French Poupee by Benolt Louis Martin, 18 inches, rare articulated body deposed by Martin in 1863, $24,000.

Petite Steiner, size 3/0, Series G, 10 inches, $23,000.

18 inch poupee by Leverd & Cie with wooden articulated body, $17,500.

Leon Casimir Bru Bebe, size 4, 15 inches, $22,000

Marion Kaulitz character doll in original Boy Scout uniform, 17 inches, $20,000.

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Theriault’s: The Boy’s Collection

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Gilded Cast Bronze Salon Pieces, 5”, $2200.

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Raggedy Ann’s Birthday 2010 marked 95 years for America’s most beloved doll. A native son of Illinois, Raggedy Ann and Andy’s creator, Johnny Gruelle, created the rag doll for his daughter Marcella, who died at the age of thirteen. The earliest dolls were handmade, with commercially made examples by the P.F. Volland Company introduced in 1918 and marketed along with the Raggedy Ann Stories. The evolution of Raggedy Ann and her storybook friends was a highpoint of the 2010 national convention.

Rendezvous with the Ladies

Along with the extraordinary Blondinette Davranche (see our November issue) this special exhibit focused on the artistry of Alice Leverett Henderson in a stunning display of fashion ladies dressed in gowns of her original designs.

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Ken Farmer Auctions is a full service auction gallery. We can help you sell one doll or an entire collection. Please contact us to discuss your needs. CLOCKWISE FROM THE LEFT: 1. 22” FRANCOIS GAULTIER BEBE CL/Mouth-Couture Costume ................................. $4300 2. 31” KAMMER & REINHARDT 192 in pretty Antique whites ........................................ SOLD 3. 33” HUGE & CHUNKY 1907 JUMEAU in Fabulous Costume ........................................ $3800 4. 32” HEINRICH HANDWERCK 99 in lovely antique Costume ....................................... $1350 5. 5’9” Rare and wonderful Living doll w/ Brown ﬂirty eyes ...................................................NFS 6. 20” JDK “HILDA” SOLID DOMED BABY in superb antique costume ....................... $2700 7. GORGEOUS 19” TETE JUMEAU BEBE w/Blue Paperweight Eyes ............................. $3800 8. 22” RARE INCISED DEPOSE JUMEAU BEBE w/ orig wig ........................................... $7800 9. 22” SFBJ 238 ALL ANTIQUE Character w/Jewel eyes ...................................................... $3200

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VILLAGE DOLL & TOY SHOP 5” Orsini “Mimi” all bisque child with painted features, original wig and antique silk dress. $995. 6” Kestner swivel neck all bisque child, original clothes and wig. $1100.

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U P CO M I NG S P E C I A LT Y A U C T I O N S

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M A R C H 25-27, F R I DAY , S AT U R DAY A N D S U N DAY A N N A P O L I S , M A RY L A N D AT T H E S H E R AT O N A N N A P O L I S P R E V I E W 9AM  A U C T I O N 11AM A L L T H R E E D AY S Friday, March 25, 2011

selections from all categories. There are doll costumes, doll furniture and accessories, and other childhood ephemera ranging from a one-lot large collection of early Crackerjack prizes to large lots of vintage sewing ephemera including a collection of thimbles. The auction features 275 lots available for absentee and online bidding if you cannot attend.

A specialty auction of antique dollhouses, doll house rooms,

stores, and kitchens, along with wonderful lots of antique miniature dollhouse furnishings, accessories, and doll house dolls. The auction includes Part II of The Boys’ Collection, as well as wonderful additions from other private collections including that of June Ellen Lane and Janie Varsolona. There are some contemporary artist pieces and a grand collection of miniature Bespaq pieces from the Lane collection to be sold in large lots. The auction includes over 400 lots, mostly available for absentee or live online bidding.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

A wonderful auction of antique dolls

from private collections and estates including beautiful French bisque bebes and fashion ladies, as well as wonderful German bisque characters and child dolls from prominent makers. Too, you will ﬁnd early folk dolls, cloth studio dolls, composition character and celebrity dolls, wooden and papermache models, all-bisque dolls, and wonderful

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Antique and collectible paper dolls from private

collections including Part II of the Virginia Crossley collection, as well as rare celebrity paper dolls from the Helen Hathaway collection and rarities from the estate holdings of the Janie Varsolona family. The auction includes not only the ﬁnest antique and vintage paper dolls, but also sought-after originals from important American paper doll artists. More than 350 lots of paper dolls will be presented available for absentee or live online bidding if you cannot attend, and, in addition, there will be 100s of paper dolls available for attending bidders only.

If You Can Not Attend. A listing of the auction items, each with small color photograph, is available after March 10 for $20 (for each auction) by calling 800-638-0422 or you can order online at www. theriaults.com and click on order catalog.

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How to bid. It is best to attend the auctions so you can preview, select, and ﬁnd treasures you didn’t even notice in the brief descriptions and photographs. If you cannot attend, absentee and live online bidding are available for all three auctions. But please note that each auction will have numerous lots that are available for attending bidders only.

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1. - 2. 13" Bru Jne #2 Bebe, bulging blue threaded p/w eyes, fabulous bisque, GREAT orig. mohair wig, orig. pate, wears magnificent silk & lace Fr. ant. dress, ant. Fr. silk hat, ant. muff & orig. "signed" Bru Jne #2 leather shoes w/buckles & are in great condition!!! On orig. kid body, as clean as the day it was made, w/orig. metal head attachment, mint "signed" head & marked shoulder plate, has orig. Bru Jne paper chest label. Has great stance & mint bisque lower arms & fingers. Desirable molded Bru tongue tip, unbelievable deep modeling and the BEST Bru Jne face!!!! She is BREATHTAKING!!! The most beautiful I have EVER had. Call or Email for Price. 3. 20" Halbig/Handwerck, immaculate pale bisque, br. almond shaped sl. eyes, replaced mohair wig & orig. pate, wears fabulous vintage dress, great vintage silk covered hat, full 3 pc. set of her orig. ant. undies & handmade leather shoes w/rosettes. On orig. S & H body. Absolutely GORGEOUS!! And only....$895. 4. 11" Rare Hecla Bear, has golden eyes, an orig. red stitched nose & mouth, fully jointed. has some wear on the felt on one foot, has at least 90% mohair coverage, nothing detracts from him. Most Hecla bears have NO mohair left whereas he has most of his mohair. He was a real find & is absolutely ADORABLE & rare, especially in this great condition!!! ONLY....$3475. 5. 24" Early K * R #192 "Closed Mouth" Character, gorgeous bisque, magnificent blue sl. eyes, (some wig pulls at crown, non detracting), fabulous ant. mohair wig, orig. pate, wears a most stunning turquoise Fr. ant. silk & lace dress & ant. Fr. silk & lace hat, vintage undies, handmade leather shoes w/rosettes. On her fabulous orig. very early heavy 8 ball st. wrist body. She is STUNNING!!! 4 $3300. 6. - 7. 18" Early S & H #719, cl/mo., early cl. dome, bulging light blue p/w eyes, gorgeous pale bisque, chubby cheeks & pouty mouth, fabulous orig. mohair wig w/loads of curls. Wears her gorgeous orig. all lace dress w/ribbons at shoulders & same orig. ribbon in her hair, all orig. undies & orig. blue leather shoes. On her orig. early st. wrist S & H body. Has been a treasure to me for about 25 years. Early 700 Series S & H. Great cabinet size & I have never seen a more beautiful #719 than her!! An AMAZING beauty!!! $7500. 8. 5" All Bisque "Our Fairy", perfect bisque overall, br. glass side glancing sleep eyes, orig. mohair wig & pate, label on chest, "starfish" hands with the sweetest little smile having 2 teeny white molded upper teeth & a closed mouth. Sure to bring you a smile!! Darling!! $995. 9. 10" Gebruder Heubach #5636 Character Child, , mint bisque, bl. sl. eyes, slightly op/mo w/2 lower molded teeth, deep 8 dimples, darling replaced mohair wig, orig. pate, wears orig. cotton & lace dress, orig. undie set & orig. socks & orig. leather shoes. On orig. fully jointed body. This little character is absolutely ADORABLE in a great rare teeny cabinet size!!! $2375. 10. - 11. 18" Steiner Fire A Bebe, beautiful blue threaded p/w eyes w/early mauve blush under brows, immaculate pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate. Wears a magnificent dress made of beautiful antique silks & laces, ant. undies, fabulous orig. Fr. shoes & crocheted socks. On orig. early st. wrist Steiner body with Steiner label at hip & fully marked head. She definitely has "the LOOK". Very soulful expression. She is OUTSTANDING!! Very SPECIAL!! $9200. 12. 8" F.S. & Co. #1295 Toddler with "Starfish" Hands, mint pale bisque, br. sl. eyes, 2 upper teeth, orig. mohair wig, wears darling orig. dress, shoes, socks & undies w/added bonnet. On orig. toddler body w/desirable "starfish" hands. An absolute darling little character. $1175. 13. - 14. 20” French P.D. (Petit & Dumontier) Bebe, HUGE blue threaded bulging p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, magnificent early very pale bisque, orig. full lambs wool wig & pate. Wears fabulous Fr. ant. pink silk & lace dress, plus incls. her orig. Fr. whites, ant. undies, fabulous ant. Fr. lace & pink silk ribbon bonnet & gorgeous ant. ermin muff, orig. leather shoes w/rosettes & crocheted socks. On orig. PD body w/ metal hands. Darling chubby cheeks & double chin! She is a very early PD & absolutely BREATHTAKING!!! $21,000.

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1. & 4. French rabbit automaton w/ provenance (12" tall), prob. Roulette and Decamps, and full of surprises. Rabbit fur-covered, w/ red glass eyes rests low in a head of cabbage; wind key and release lever and he plays a long, lively tune, bobs up and down, turns his head, ears up then down, then bows down to take a bite out of his leafy dwelling! Exc. cond., marked "Made in Austria". Incl. w/ this darling toy is photo album from orig. family showing images of its first little owner growing up in San Fran. area. $2695. 2. Rare in this size, 7" SFBJ 247 character, or"Twirp", 5-pc. baby body, all orig. and totally cute! $1650. 3. & 6. Large French sheep push toy, circa 1880, superb quality w/ grn. gl. eyes, covered in plush sheepskin, mounted on metal wheels. Push the head and hear "BAH-AH-AH-AH! (16" tall and 18" long) Stands out from the herd! $3250. 5. Rare Swaine & Co. "D.V." mold baby (11 1/2") , oc. mouth, bl. gl. sl. eyes, translucent bisque. $895.

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1. 24” Bru Jne. 9 with a perfect bisque head featuring a full pretty mouth with a hint of a tongue, deep blue paperweight eyes with mauve shadow and an extended-length blonde mohair wig. The Chevrot body features a perfect shoulder plate, wooden legs and bisque arms with perfect ﬁngers. (Old hairline to the upper left arm.) She wears a classic Bebe Bru dress in royal blue silk with silk velvet accents. $29,500. 2. 21-1/2” Bebe Jullien, ca. 1890s, impressed JULLIEN 7 with perfect bisque, an open mouth with teeth, sleep-eyes that resemble paperweights and a gorgeous mohair wig. The wood and composition body is in lovely shape with bisque hands.. Attractively costumed in a Kate Greenaway-style dress, and antique French bebe boots. $4200. 3. 22” R.2.D “Renee” - with her original trunk and trousseau, she boasts lovely perfect bisque, expressive brown paperweight eyes, pierced ears, her original blonde mohair wig, and a true R.D. body with straight wrists, all in excellent condition. Renée’s trunk houses her trousseau with 7 changes of clothes, a selection of bebe jewelry, plus extra under things, cotton dresses and even a few chapeaux. $12,500. 4. 21” E.9.D for Emile Douillet (a founding partner in Jumeau et Cie.), with a perfect poured bisque head, blue paperweight eyes with

luxurious lashes and brows, pierced ears, a lush auburn mohair wig, and a Jumeau jointed composition body in excellent condition. (Possible scattered re-touching.) She wears cream silk with rich deep forest green accents, while cream leather bebe shoes are an extra-nice treat. $6200. 5. 17-1/2” Second Series Portrait Jumeau 8 with a perfect bisque head, applied ears, pale blue paperweight eyes w/mauve shadow, and a blonde mohair wig in full soft curls. The 8-ball jointed body retains the original finish and Jumeau stamp, with paint refreshing to the fingers. Gold brocade makes up the classic pleated skirt and placket, while deep golden silk faille was used for the jacket, plus she wears a matching chapeau and antique brown leather bebe-style shoes. $13,900. 6. 11” Bebe Steiner marked SIE. C 3/0 and Bourgoin in red, she has blue paperweight eyes, lovely coloring, pierced ears, a darling blonde curly lamb wig, a classic jointed composition body with its original finish, and wears an extraordinary blue silk costume trimmed with lace and feather-stitching. Sweet and petite! $11,500. 7. 26” Bru Jne. 12 with a perfect bisque head and shoulderplate, she boasts deep blue paperweight eyes with mauve shadow, pierced ears, and a gorgeous brunette extended-length mohair wig. The Chevrot

body is fitted with wooden legs (paint refreshed) and bisque arms (repair to fingers), and the general condition is good, showing some darkening of the leather. Her outstanding Bru-style costume is of cream silk, with ice blue silk accents, plus a coordinating chapeau. $28,900. 8. 14-1/2” Bebe Jumeau, DEPOSE E6J, with a perfect bisque head, blue paperweight eyes, pierced ears with the original earrings, and a darling blonde mohair wig. On a composition body with straight wrists that we expect is in near perfect condition (we have not undressed her) she wears an original Jumeau couturier costume in pink satin, combined with a coordinating brocade. The costume retains the red armband gilt lettered BEBE JUMEAU, plus original socks and Jumeau shoes. $14,500. 9. 19-1/2” boutique original Second Series Portrait Jumeau 8 with a perfect bisque head, deep brown eyes with mauve shadow, pierced ears, and the original skin wig attached to the original pate. On an 8-ball body with the original finish, “Elizabeth” retains her original couture first communion ensemble, of the softest pink satin (faded to cream). Accessories include cream leather gloves, an ivory fan, a coordinating hat, plus antique socks and brown leather shoes. $18,500.

March 2011 • Volume 14, Number 2

KAMMER & REINHARDT’S GRAMOPHONE DOLL

by Donna Kaonis and Wayne Kosovic Phonograph collectors have known about the discovery of K*R’s Gramophone doll for some time; we’re excited to bring the news to the doll world.

THE MYSTERY OF THE EDWINA FALLIS TOY SHOP

A JEWEL OF A MUSEUM by Lisa Doering

Billings, Montana is not just for outdoor enthusiasts; it is home to the Legacy Doll Museum, a treasure trove of childhood delights.

About The Cover

A quick glance at our cover, and you might be thinking just a dolly-faced doll, when in fact it is one of only two known Gramophone dolls made by Kammer & Reinhardt, one residing in Germany’s Tenneberg museum, and the cover doll, happily housed in a private collection. This is the fascinating story of the company’s ill fated attempt to produce a doll that appeared to be singing. Photo by Rene Rondeau Kosovic Collection

CHIFFONNETTE’S CAPELINE by Sylvia Mac Neil A lovely hood, known as a capeline, is a beautiful accessory for your French fashion. Easy to create, the author demonstrates with lovely drawings and a simple pattern. 6

HANSEL AND GRETEL THE KINEMIN DOLLS by Sara B. Bernstein Horsman dolls made in the exact likeness of the 1954 groundbreaking animated movie, “Hansel and Gretel An Opera Fantasy.”

by Lois Cohorst Forty to ﬁfty character doll models were made at this Denver toy shop beginning around 1913 – where are they today?

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56 Back Issues

42 Mystery Doll

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49 Emporium

63 Classified

KESTNER’S “BRU TYPE”

by Dee Urquhart-Ross The Bru Bebe Modele inspired this lovely Kestner doll with her jointed ankles giving her such dexterity!

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Return Privilege • Layaways Member UFDC and NADDA 15” Factory Original Schoenhut – from mint wig with bow to the special factory shoes and stockings, she’s a quaint picture in her original union suit and dress and of course flawless paint! Unplayed with! $1800

20” Magnificent Original Poured Wax – so lavish in complete original, elaborate multilayered presentation garments that so define the English waxes; with her mint breathy complexion, sky blue glass eyes, rooted hair – all of it pristine!! $1250

16” Rare French Trade Black Child – exotic elegance describes this important Kuhnlenz character with ethnic features and lovely fired-in ebony complexion; early glass pw eyes, original body and high style couture, hidden flaw, not $6500 – only $2750. Rare!

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11” Large All Bisque Kestner – try to imagine the profound impact of her impressive beauty dressed in layers of silk with mohair tresses, sleep eyes and shirred stockings and flawless quality bisque! $1495

10-1/2” Rare Size ‘O’ Jumeau Fashion – perfect and petite in the smallest size made with original factory wig, pate and earrings. Can’t dress her? Ask us about it! $1800

24” Baby Face SH 949 – so endearing with huge sparkling blue PW’s, tender blush, early quality sculpted features, ca, 1888 with square teeth and dimple, a sweetheart in gossamer pink silk and original heeled leather shoes! $18e0 28” All Original Kestner Closed Mouth – all mint and captivating in her grand size from her factory wig and pate right to the leather shoes and signed body with peaches and cream quality bisque and lovely fine original clothes. $2250

24” Rare Bebe Jumeau w/ Signed Shoes – fascinating, early fully signed Tete Jumeau from the E. J. period with E. J. features and signed E. J. shoes and mint early mark stiff wrist body; important and elegant Jumeau with glimmering blue P.W.’s original cork pate, wig and chemise beneath her original, opulent period couture with parasol! $4800

“Arms Away” Half Doll – elegant quality beauty luxurious on the original elaborate mount $295. 10“ Jumeau Fashion Size '0' – perfect quality with delicate hazel pw's, two-tone lips with smile, and incredibly tiny tongue! (see above) Dolls Armoire – cabinet size, marble top with mirrored door and bottom drawer! Fine workmanship. $395

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1. 22” Mint Mollye’s Raggedy Ann – early 1930’s, signed, clean, bright unplayed with and just $595 2. & 3. Early Horsman Paper Teddy Bear – 10” tall, complete sets of clothes w/ hats and in the original envelope! Rare! $450 4. 14” All Original Character – choice little toddler from shoes to mohair wig. . . everything pristine and top quality! $695 5. 15” Rare Kruse Type Child – important, early and all original original, jointed fabric toddler in excellent condition! $1250 6. 15” Very Pink Frozen Charlie – mint and beautiful quality w/ brushmark brows/hair. $495 16” Elegant Parian Male – fine quality, decorated plate with collar and tie tie, splendid original clothes! The perfect escort! $650 7. 15” Delightful ‘353’ Asian Baby – pretty olive tint, original, clench fist body and robe. $695 8. 24” Rare French ‘Bebe Charmont’ – 1880 patent. Something unusual with stunning facial detail, vibrant blue PW eyes, original body, all mint. $1950 9. 24” K * R Flirty Child – cunning sweetheart with active eyes in owner made ensemble w/ hat. $550 10. 18” All Original Parian – as found heirloom, pierced ears, woven bun, original body, clothes, provenance. $495 20” Closed Mouth ‘ABG’ – pre 1900 sweetheart, glass eyes, all original clothes and body, mint. $395 11. 15” Mint Kathe Kruse “Evelein” – never out of the box with all tags and ties! $395. 18” 1950’s Adorable Steiff Giraffe – mint with all ID’s for the nursery! $250 13” Unusual Celluloid Heubach - mint coquette, original body, great! $350

12. 16” Wigged Patsy Joan – with sleep eyes! Plus all original! $375 12” Little Orphan Annie – no craze, original dress and pin, rare! $395 13. 24” All Original Jutta 1349 ‘Flirty’ – true period piece by SH in charming vintage clothes, shoes and bobbed wig. $595 14. 19” Signed Bliss Doll House – colorful and bright original lithography inside and out! $895 15. 12” Kestner Bonnet Head Baby – extremely rare doll with glass eyes, compo body, flawlessly rendered by artist. Exquisite! $275 16. 14” All Original Sonja Henie – very pretty color, no craze; complete with skates and label, all excellent! $450 17. All Original German Bisques – 22” 1896 excellent quality, early face, mohair wig, all mint! $275 12” Kestner – elaborate clothes, wig and pate, a treasure! $250 18. The Three Bears – “Mama Papa and Baby,” all antique and mint, two are Steiff, largest 8” tall. Great! $495 19. 9” Gbr. Heubach Laugher – cabinet character, intaglio eyes, top quality includes special novelty body and period clothes! $450 20. 14” Brown Bisque Googly – artist made JDK 221 with glass eyes, perfect quality and terrific clothes! $150

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1. 11”” Scarce Lenci Character – wistful little imp with mischievous eyes, all original w/tag w/tag, mint. $650 2. 10-1/2”” Gbr. Heubach Character – humorous dimpled tyke with curls and intricate playful modeling, rare one! $850 3. 17” ‘A.T.’ Kestner Open Mouth – scarcely found Kestner, exceptional modeling, quality and the early square cut teeth. $695 4. 15” Suzie Q and Bobby Q – rare large pair in original clothes w/ labels, Madame Alexander, c. 1938. Great condition! $1500 book price for just $795 pair 5. 32” French Trade Halbig – wonderful complexion, almond eyes, chestnut hair, layers of pink ruffles. $895 6. 20” 1850’s Sweetheart – great old girl with sausage curls, apple cheeks, original body and underwear. $395 7. 29” Norah Wellings Child – lifelike school girl with label and original clothes, no holes, clean and expressive, just $495 8. 14” JDK 211 with Closed Mouth – flawless quality, factory pate, wig and body body, wonderful clothes, mint. $495 9. 18” Kley & Hahn in Original Box – factory original doll fully dressed dressed, all mint from wig to good leather shoes with label and lid! $850 10. 24” Unusual Felt Lady Dolls – Lenci’s or Lenci type w/shapely waist, slender jointed limbs, artistic faces and clothes. Rare manageable size! $750 and $595

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11. 17” Choice JDK 226 – scarce model, factory pate, wig and body, elegant short suit, mint $595 12. Early Kathe Kruse Doll I in Original Clothes – exceptional doll with no touch ups, wide hips, signed feet, original mariner outfit, all clean, excellent posture and of course beautiful expressive hand painted artwork. The one you've been waiting for. $4500 13. 11” Rare White Bear – adorable and mint pre-war English bear, important and a sweetheart! $495 14. 27” Simon Halbig 'Jutta' – oily sheen bisque, gorgeous big eyes, signed body, luscious clothes. $650. A cream puff! 15. 16” Mint in Box! All original dolls in their factory box with lids and labels, never played with! Each $250 16. 22” Schoenhut with Factory Shoes – wonderful large wigged character with intaglio eyes and original charming two-piece period clothes. $895 17. 18” Unusual Bliss Doll House – all original paper in clean bright condition, inside and out, signed plus distinctive three-story roof line. $895 18. 8” Henry VIII and Wives – mint set of 7, ca, 1950 by Peggy Nisbet, portrait faces, elaborate costumes/fabrics with labels and tags, just $450 the set 19. 17” Black Character Girl – mint bisque-like doll with flirty eyes, ethnic features, original clothes and jointed body. Great! $750

Kammer & Reinhardt’s Gramophone Doll The K*R talking doll discovered in this country showing the inner Gramophone and the 3-inch record that plays “Sing a Song of Sixpence.”

ccasionally two seemingly disparate collecting genres will come together – we often say the item in question has crossover appeal. Talking dolls, appealing to phonograph as well as doll collectors, are such examples. As early as 1878 Edison began obtaining patents for a phonograph doll (the word “phonograph” was Edison’s trade name for his device, which played recorded sounds from round wax cylinders) although it was not until 1890 that he had perfected the doll for distribution. It was not the huge success he had hoped for, disgruntled parents returning the doll which did not hold up under the rigors of playtime. All told, it is believed only about 500 phonograph dolls were sold.

by Donna Kaonis and Wayne Kosovic

Another talking doll, the Jumeau Bebe Phonograph doll with a patented celluloid device by Henri Jules Lioret, a noted clock and automaton maker, was expensive to produce and only made for a few years before Jumeau was absorbed into SFBJ. The rarest of all these early talking dolls was a model produced by Kammer and Reinhardt. Emile Berliner, a German immigrant working in the U.S. patented his system of sound recording in 1888, using ﬂat discs instead of cylinders, and calling it the Gramophone. Kammer and Reinhardt began talks with Berliner the following year and were granted a license to manufacture talking dolls and to establish a Gramophone factory under the Berliner patent.

The doll found in this country is 25-1/2 inches tall.

The doll’s chest cover removed showing the mechanism. The company cited the small size of the doll’s torso causing problems with the Gramophone.

Gramophone collectors have long been aware of the little “toy” Gramophones made by K * R. There are at least three variations that were sold, mainly in England and Europe, starting in 1890. They play a 5-inch record and have a paper mache horn which in most cases has been lost over the years. Apparently Kammer and Reinhardt’s earliest attempts to produce Gramophone dolls met with little success, as the recordings were difﬁcult to understand. The Jumeau Phonograph doll, introduced in 1893, may have affected their decision to return to the project. In any event an advertisement for “Sprechende Puppen” (talking dolls) appeared in March of 1894 in the German toy and novelty trade magazine, “Wegweiser fur die Spielwareindustrie” (Guide for the Toy Industry), announcing “Talking Dolls; Imperial German Patent No. 45048.” (This was Berliner’s Gramophone patent, a later patent, D. R G.M. # 26570, for the doll’s design was dated June 12, 1894 and listed as “Doll with talking apparatus, with a sound path to the head and wide mesh screen beneath the wig.) The advertisement stated that the recordings were done in French, English and German. Until recently, the only knowledge of K*R’s Gramophone doll was an example donated to the Tenneberg museum in Waltershausen by K * R in 1929. The doll was housed in a storeroom in the museum until 1986 when it was loaned along with other dolls and toys to a German TV production company who were ﬁlming a show to promote the museum. Sadly, the doll was dropped and broken into several pieces. In 2001 a young student studying restoration was able to piece it back together. The doll (a so-called dolly-face mold popular at the time) plays a 3-inch record unlike the 5-inch record used for the company’s toy Gramophones. It is marked 3 in red on the top front of the head and came with a German recording. In early 2010 another example of K*R’s doll, complete and in perfect working order, surfaced in the U.S. It is marked 2 in red on 18

The complete Gramophone mechanism with tubing and paper cone. The doll has a flange neck to accommodate the cone.

A number 2 is marked on the top of the doll’s head, indicating it may have been made for the English speaking market. There is no K* R marking on the head or body.

The interior of the head shows a paper cone that directs sound upward, so it would appear as if the doll was singing.

the top of the head. The 3-inch recording in English, possibly sung by Berliner himself, is “Sing a Song of Sixpence.” There has been a great deal of excitement in the phonograph world about this recent discovery; the news now at last making itself known to doll collectors. Recently, the co-writer of this article and owner of the doll, Wayne Kosovic, acquired a copy of the 1894 “Wegweiser.” Not only did it contain the above mentioned advertisement, it included an article which discussed the difficulties K * R were having with the doll’s sound reproduction. It mentioned buying the rights from Berliner four years ago. They were trying to make it easier for the child to change the records, and expressed hope that the doll would be a hit at the upcoming Leipzig fair and that by Christmas fine families would have the doll under their holiday tree. Where are these dolls now? To date only the two dolls, one in the Tenneberg museum, formerly the property of K * R, and the privately owned example, have come to light. The doll in the Tenneberg museum has a smaller, lighter sound box, from which we may infer that this was a slightly later version, likely intended for the Leipzig fair. Was there a doll made marked #1 with a French recording? Were the dolls ever put into production? It is extremely doubtful. If the doll was never produced, how do we explain the model found in the United States with an English recording? One possible explanation is that Kammer and Reinhardt, who had a booth at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, might have shown the Gramophone doll as an exciting new product still undergoing refinement. The fact this doll was marked 2 and has the more cumbersome sound box also gives credence to its earlier production. Perhaps it was given to the leading sales agent – conjecture of course – but phonograph collectors are busy researching the 1893 World’s Fair hoping to find a photo of the K * R booth and the Gramophone doll on display there.

This 25-second recording of “Sing a Song of Sixpence” may be the voice of Emile Berliner. The 3-inch record is in English.

March 28, 1894 ad from “Wegweiser” announcing Kammer and Reinhardt’s talking doll. Courtesy of the Kosovic Collection.

A string drops the needle to the record, after which a crank is turned counter clockwise. Upon completion, pressing the brass button raises the sound box and returns it the locked position. Not exactly user friendly for a small child!

A lever on the side of the head opens and closes the doll’s eyes.

Residing in the Tenneberg Heimatmuseum in Waltershausen is the only other known example of the Berliner K*R talking doll. It is marked 3 and the recording is in German. Photo credit: Christina Siegert

The company’s 1894 advertisement is the only one ever published for the Gramophone doll. To invest so much time and money in an innovative new doll and then not publicize it makes little sense. Certainly, the doll’s operation would likely cause frustration for a child (or even a co-operative parent): pulling a string emerging from the doll’s torso dropped the hidden needle to the record. Then a crank located at the base of the doll’s spine had to be turned counter clockwise to play the 25-second recording. Pressing a brass button on the doll’s back would lock the sound box in place until the string was pulled again. If the crank was turned in the wrong direction, or the doll was carried without locking the sound box in place, the disc would have been damaged. In Kammer and Reinhardt’s commemorative book written for their 25th anniversary they announced their defeat in regard to the Gramophone doll – the mechanism did not function properly in the small space inside the doll’s torso, and even when the sound box was reduced in size there was little demand. Today manufacturers have become proﬁcient at creating talking dolls, technology making possible interactive talking dolls and voice recognition. Yet it is the early, pioneering examples that capture the attention of antique doll collectors. Although cumbersome and expensive at the time, the talking K*R doll shows the doll maker’s quest to achieve realism, a goal that would soon be realized with their creation of character children. Note: If one of our readers has or knows of another Berliner/ Kammer and Reinhardt doll, email: waykos@shaw.ca Reference: The Sound Box, “The Kammer and Reinhardt Gramophone Talking Doll” by George F. Paul and Stephan Puille Special thanks to Wayne and Maria Kosovic. Doll courtesy of the Kosovic collection. Also, special thanks to phonograph researcher Allen Koenigsberg and noted doll researcher Jurgen Cieslik.

A Jewel of a by Lisa Doering

A beautiful Rohmer has retained her original wardrobe.

Dale was delighted to find out that French fashions like this Rohmer can and did have it all!

Proclaiming votes for women, this Kestner Gibson Girl evokes the spirit of the time.

hen you think of Montana, the state’s nickname of “Big Sky Country” probably comes to mind. Or perhaps its close proximity to Yellowstone National Park and the site of the Battle of Little Bighorn. Well, tucked in the Yellowstone Valley, is the “Star of Big Sky Country,” the city of Billings, Montana’s largest. Carved out by the Yellowstone River, Billings offers outdoor enthusiasts world class hiking, rock climbing, mountain climbing and ﬁshing. But for the doll enthusiast, there awaits a jewel box of childhood delights in The Legacy Doll Museum. Dolls have always been an integral part of life for museum founder, Dale Bochy. As she says, “I was always, always fond of dolls.” As a young child, Santa left her a new dolly every Christmas. For her fourth Christmas, he left her Sweet Rosemary, a doll made by the Deluxe Reading Co. of New Jersey. To quote Dale, “It was the most magniﬁcent thing I had ever seen.” And for those of us who remember the “grocery store dolls” of the 1950’s and 60’s, it’s easy to understand

Museum

Center: This all bisque Simon Halbig is proud of her 11 inches.

Directly above: Close-up of the Steiner Fre A. Top: Proving that good things come in small packages, here are some special cabinet size beauties: a Steiner Fre A with her original trunk and wardrobe, a bent knee praying all bisque, an 11 inch all bisque Simon Halbig and a German Sonneberg doll.

how thrilling it must have been to find Sweet Rosemary under the tree. At age ten, Dale received her first Barbie and to this day, she still remembers how Barbie smelled right out of the box. She couldn’t wait to spend $5.00 of her Christmas money on Barbie’s “Evening Enchantment” gown, complete with white faux fur and long gloves. Barbie also triggered another passion that would serve Dale well in the future: accessories. At age 11, Barbie provided young Dale with a character defining moment. A friend of her grandmother’s had a child suffering from the final stages of leukemia. The little girl longed to play with a Barbie before she died and Dale was asked if she would lend her beloved Barbie with wardrobe to the dying child. Dale understood the child’s longing and shared the joy of the little fashion doll with the grown-up clothes. Sadly, only three months later, Dale found Barbie and her wardrobe sitting boxed on

Imaginative settings like this beach scene bring these 33 inch, circa 1900 dollies to life. 23

Clearly meant for a life of luxury, a Bru Jne and Bru Teteur pose with some of their lovely things.

This very rare Schmitt et Fils Mignonette has a huge handmade wardrobe, c. 1880s.

It’s obvious that Dale loves original clothing. This Kestner 221 googly is a lucky girl indeed! With her side glancing eyes and pert watermelon mouth, she looks like trouble!

top of the washing machine. Each well-played-with dress had been lovingly re-stitched. Dale found the doll and the clothing in better shape than when it left her. Fast forward to 1974. Dale, a new bride, shared a tremendous love and appreciation of history with her husband, Bruce. Collecting antiquities was a logical next step with Bruce on the hunt for antique clocks and guns, and Dale searching for various items made in Occupied Japan. In 1980, she spotted a souvenir doll from Spain at an antique show. Ah, she could now rationalize doll collecting as an adult. Shortly thereafter, she was shopping at her friend’s antique store when a destitute woman came in to sell her friend, Anna Mae, a 25” Armand Marseille from her mother’s estate. The woman insisted that she would take no less than $20.00 for the doll. Anna Mae, understanding the value of AM’s at the time, insisted on paying the woman no less than $200.00. Within minutes, Dale was bitten with the antique doll collecting bug and purchased the doll for $300.00. She never looked back. Later in the 1980’s, Dale added a Master’s in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling to her Bachelor’s in History. While raising daughter Sara and son Bryan, Dale realized her dream of becoming a Rehabilitation Counselor. Career success enabled her to dabble more seriously in antique doll collecting. Her ﬁrst major purchase was a Rohmer with a wardrobe.

A woman’s work is never done as exemplified by these vignettes of dolls doing their daily chores.

Then came Dale’s discovery and enchantment with French fashion accessories. Sacs de voyage, chatelaines, papeterie, necessaires, lorgnettes. What did these French girls not have? Dale delighted in finding every miniature accoutrement she could find, but when she tallied her expenses, she was surprised to realize she could have invested in one fine doll per year at the rate she was spending on accessories. With this, she composed a list of dolls she never dreamed of acquiring until then: Mein Leibling, Tete Jumeau, Simon Halbig 1358 and 1469 COD. And if she could budget for buying one of these big ticket dolls per year, was it possible to buy a Bru? And if it was possible to buy a Bru, did she dare dream of opening a museum to share her treasures? These thoughts caused many a sleepless night until she mustered the courage to begin a feasibility study in 2003.

A Terri Lee from the 1950s is a true clotheshorse with an enviable wardrobe. 25

Mlle Adelaide Huret, c. 1860, with an extensive wardrobe of couture dresses and accessories.

This lovely young lady Huret has a dreamy-eyed quality about her.

In 2005, with mortgage rates at an all time low, Dale’s friends encouraged her to consider investing in a building to house her collection. After a two year search, the site was found and purchased. She began planning the layout and husband Bruce began renovating the building and fabricating the display cabinets. With her vast collection of accessories and dolls, Dale realized the perfect marriage of the two would be vignettes, an exhibiting style that would set her museum apart. The Legacy Doll Museum opened its doors on the last Saturday of September 2007. Inside, visitors will find more than 100 vignettes, including the nursery rhyme “Wash on Monday, Iron on Tuesday…” represented by seven displays featuring dolls acting out their daily chores complete with washboard, iron, butter churn, etc. Others include the Schoenhut Circus, including the 1903 tent, a nursery full of antique baby dolls and christening gowns, an original Dawn store display complete with dolls, a half house with children’s furniture, assorted doll corsets, a grocery store and a clock shop. Of the over 600 dolls on display, there are two dozen dolls with extensive wardrobes, running the gamut from Terri Lee (the original owner took her on a Terri Lee cruise!) to Bru Jne. to Huret to Kestner 221 Googly to Steiner Fre. A. to Ginny. There’s even a Blampoix male fashion doll in tails and top hat surrounded by his sac de voyage, riding boots, war medals, pipes and flask, among other masculine gear. The museum also has temporary displays; the Suffragette case housed dolls dressed from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, original autographs of Susan B. Anthony and Lucy Stone, and an extremely rare figurine mocking Sojourner Truth. The upcoming

More than one hundred years of baby and christening dresses show how styles evolved over the years. The oval photograph in the center is a picture of Dale’s own father as a baby. He would have been 100 years old this year.

Annual April Tea will commemorate the Era of the Flapper. Following the tea, from May 15 to September 1, will be a temporary display of Flapper dolls, including a COD 1469 with a vast wardrobe that is also a part of the permanent collection. Since opening, the museum has acquired another 800 items. “I’ve amassed over 4000 items,” Dale says, “and the number is still growing. And that’s not counting anything our dolls are wearing. There are over 500 pieces of clothing not worn by dolls and approximately 1000 toys.” Further enhancing the displays are plenty of canine and feline friends to keep the dolls company. The gift shop holds a plethora of dolls and related items. Reference books, vintage clothing, toys, doll and doll house furniture, fabrics, buttons,

For those who like characters and toddlers, there’s a delightful selection of Kestners and SFBJ’s to name a few. 27

A china in mourning attire wears an original 1860’s mourning hat and veil. To the left is a complete doll vestment set including robes, alter pieces, items for worship, etc. Quite the gentleman, this fashion doll by Blampoix. c. 1870’s is getting ready for a trip abroad.

Photos by Mary Ann Spinelli

ladies’ jewelry and Indian jewelry abound. It is not necessary to pay admission if just visiting the shop. And there’s an event room that accommodates the annual museumhosted themed-tea in April, an annual doll sale in September and various lectures, such as the lecture on woodens given by Mary Ann Spinelli this past September. A “Tea and a Tour” can be scheduled by private groups; the museum supplies the room, table and chairs, and the guests supply food, linens and dishes. Last but not least, all types of dollies, from bisque to vinyl, can now be repaired and restored at the hospital located within the museum. There are several people Dale credits with helping make her dream a reality. “I truly could not have accomplished this without the love and hard work of Bruce,” Dale says. She continues, “And I’m so grateful for the infectuous enthusiasm of Joedi Johnson, who started as a docent and has blossomed into so much more. Joedi’s husband, Cal, runs our doll hospital and assists us with special events. 28

I’m truly blessed!” She has dedicated the museum to the memory of her beloved father, Roy Onsum, who was instrumental in developing her love of beauty. Come visit The Legacy Doll Museum, located at 3206 6th Ave in downtown Billings, Montana, open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For directions and seasonal hours, call (406) 252-0041. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors 60 and over, and $3.00 for children 3-12. Children under three are free.

Roaring Twenties April 16, 2011 High Tea At Legacy Doll Museum

The theme will be the 1920s in honor of Dale's new Flapper doll and wardrobe that will be premiered at the tea. Call for availability, 406-252-0041.

The Mystery of the Edwina by Lois Cohorst

Little Boy Blue Come Blow Your Horn The Sheep in the Meadow, the Cows in the Corn But Little Boy Blue Where Are You?

knew I could never be an “expert” on anything, especially dolls. There is always more to learn. About the time I think I’m getting reasonably smart, an unknown doll jumps up and opens the door of mysterious intrigue to put me in my place. Humbled, I know I have more to learn.

In the Fallis catalog, this doll was named “Grandmother in the Chair.”

Browsing through my local Goodwill store I made an amazing ﬁnd – an original photo catalog for the Edwina Fallis Toy Shop showing over forty papier mache dolls depicting children in nursery rhyme settings, portrait-type dolls, historic characters and dolls dressed as ﬂowers. There was also a painter’s palette but instead of a variety of paints there were three

Fallis Toy Shop

An usual artist’s palette affixed with three model heads.

doll heads afﬁxed to the palette. There was more - “Grandmother in the Chair,” a doll portrait of Edwina Fallis’ grandmother sitting in a chair, and a doll’s head without a body. With research I learned that Edwina (1876-1957), and her sister Belle Fallis were dollmakers under the name of “The Edwina Fallis Toy Shop” which did business during the early 1900’s in Denver, Colorado. Shortly before Edwina’s birth her family moved from Denver to her father’s hometown in Illinois to take over the family business. Her parents had hoped for a boy, and when she was born shortly after her father’s death due to pneumonia, she was named Edwin after her father. She went by the name of Eddy until she entered school, at which time her teacher said that Eddy was no name for a girl. She became Edwina. After Edwin’s death, her mother accepted an offer to return to Denver and be reunited with aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Neither Edwina nor Belle ever married. To my surprise, Edwina, like myself, was an artist and kindergarten teacher. She was a devoted educator, using creative toys and props to bring history to life for her kindergarten students. She was the ﬁrst teacher in the Denver, Colorado public school system to have a school named after her. Her textbook, The Child and Things, funded her newly launched Fallis Toy shop which she opened with her sister Belle. Shortly before her death in 1957 she wrote about her youth in the book, When Denver and I Were Young.

I purchased this doll’s head and added the body.

Edwina’s dolls were displayed and advertised during the opening of the children’s book division of Denver’s Daniels and Fisher Department Store in May of 1919. The opening of the bookshop was uniquely recorded by Edwina herself who penned a clever invitation: MOTHER GOOSE’S TWO HUNDREDTH

BIRTHDAY PARTY

Celebrating the opening of Daniels and Fisher boys and girls Book Shop. Here’s an invitation hearty To Mother Goose’s birthday party In the new book shop for girls and boys On the third ﬂoor, next to the toys. This occasion will be a treat Just think of the people you will meet. Old Mother Hubbard will step out of the cupboard And Little Jack Horner comes out of his corner. Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater Re-married his wife and now can keep her. From her garden, we’ve taken Mary Although you know she is quite contrary. Sitting on her Tuffet

Will be Little Miss Muffet And out with her sheep Will come Little Bo-Peep. To the bugle call of Little Boy Blue All others will come too. Give Mother Goose a place in your heart Come to the party and do your part. According to her book, When Denver and I Were Young Young, she was producing dolls as early as 1913 with proceeds from the early sales going to the Red Cross for World War I relief. Dolls were also sold as learning tools along with Edwina’s book. The Fallis doll heads were made of papier mache but were light and durable so as not to break easily. The papier mache is quite hard, similar to the Munich Art Dolls. Heavy paint covered the doll heads, allowing them a ﬁnish that could be washed with soap and water. Bodies were made of cloth. Clothing had attached fastenings easily managed by little ﬁngers, and the dolls were signed on the back of the heads, “FALLIS.” Dolls measure 22 to 24 inches in height and were catalogued as seen here with sizes, numbers, pictures names and verse for the characters modeled after nursery

rhymes. The Mother Goose roster included: Little Miss Muffet, Little Boy Blue, Mary Mary Quite Contrary, Brush the Cobwebs from the Sky, Little Bo-Peep, The Bachelor Who Went to London To Get Himself a Wife, See Saw Margery Daw, Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater, Little Jack Horner and Old Mother Hubbard. Portrait dolls took childhood names such as Elizabeth or Robert, and other dolls included pilgrims, ﬂowers, Indians and historic characters. Judging from the catalog photos, dolls were beautifully dressed, no detail or embellishment overlooked. These were story-telling dolls, meant to teach a time-honored nursery rhyme, instill a sense history or simply delight a child. Grandmother in the Chair, the portrait doll of Edwina’s grandmother is my doll, and she stills sits in the original chair (although the fabric is different than that pictured in the catalog). I found a body for the brown haired girl to better display her. With at least 40 or 50 different models made by the Fallis Toy Shop in the early 1900’s, presumably more than one of each style, the question remains, where are the dolls today? Highly appealing, they reﬂect the character doll movement

of that era and exhibit an endearing folk art appeal. When collectors see these photos, it brings to mind the cloth dolls of Martha Chase and Louise Kampes, clearly an inﬂuence on Edwina Fallis. Edwina Fallis died in 1957. In 1989 she was inducted into the Colorado’s Women’s Hall of Fame. The Fallis Elementary School continues to educate and honor its inspiration. Hopefully others reading this article, may know of an Edwina Fallis dolls. They deserve to be discovered and enjoyed by collectors. Readers may contact the author at: candcdoll@yahoo.com

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n response to the mystery gaucho doll, we heard from a subscriber who wrote us that she has a similar doll. “In researching background information about gauchos I came upon a Website devoted to the work of the Argentinean artist Florencio Molina Campos that showed him with one of these felt dolls perched on his desk! “I have other dolls inspired by Molina Campos’s gaucho families, and you can get some idea of his style on www. periodpaper.com and other websites. He is primarily known for illustrations for annual calendars, and Walt Disney was one of his fans.” Gail The doll reminded Gail of the article in Antique DOLL Collector that Elizabeth Coleman did on Patoruzu and Upa, character felt dolls based on the artwork of Dante Guinterno. Perhaps the same company made both… Perhaps there is a doll in your collection that you and others have never seen before. Send us a high resolution photo and any information you have to antiquedoll@gmail.com (you may also send a print photo to Antique Doll Collector P.O. Box 39, East Petersburg, PA 17520). If you can identify a mystery doll, write to us at the address or email above.

ubscriber Dee sent us this photo. “This funny little lady is 9” tall; the head is some sort of compo and hand painted, with embroidery ﬂoss hair, felt clothes and a ribbon with a bunch of keys around her waist. The “hat” is organdy and she carries a fresh cotton white sheet! Body is thread wrapped wire and she has the wildest slippers on her feet that I ever saw! “Under the wooden base is a paper, handwritten saying, ‘I purchased this doll at Pierre Balmain’s couture shop boutique 44, Rue Francois 1er (?) Paris 8/1952. Doll represents the concierge (janitor, door keeper, porter) in a provincial (folk or peasant) dress.’ Also on top of the wood base is an original printed card “Creations de Farfadet.” The paper is signed “M. Willoughby.” The doll was given to S. Pryor for his museum in Connecticut, and later purchased after Mr. Pryor’s death. Has anyone seen a similar doll?

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Society Of Memories Doll Museum Welcomes Visitors In Town For The Upcoming NADDA Show Submitted by Kate Reed

short drive north of Kansas City and the NADDA Spring Doll Show is St. Joseph, where the delightful Society of Memories Doll Museum displays over 800 dolls. The museum building, just across the street from the home of the Pony Express, was originally built as a church in 1871. Owned by a group of dedicated ladies, the museum has many antique dolls including French and German bisques, chinas and woodens, along with room boxes, miniature furniture, and much more. To broaden the appeal, composition dolls, Schoenhuts and modern dolls including Barbie are exhibited in cases throughout the rooms. Of special interest is a miniature Missouri farmhouse in a large display and a quantity of charming small dolls made by a local artist, Mrs. Josephine Duncan, who was the second white child born in the area. She was honored by the Doll Collectors of America during her lifetime and had dolls put on permanent display in a Boston museum. The Society of Memories Doll Museum will open special hours from 11:30-4:30 on April 30 and May 1 to welcome antique doll collectors attending the NADDA show in Kansas City. During May and October the museum is open on weekends, and then opens Wednesday-Saturday from June through September. Admission is $2.50. Group tours are welcome year around. Contact the museum for more information. Society of Memories Doll Museum 1115 S. 12th St., St. Joseph, MO 64503 816/233-1420 42

an anyone identify this doll? It is 11 inches and marked Germany 1. Sandra

recently came across this doll with some vintage Barbies. She is marked with a copyright stamp and the following MegoCorp, MCMLXX followed by Hong Kong. Does anyone know when about this company and when it might have been made?

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Chiffonnette’s Capeline by Sylvia Mac Neil

Chiffonnette, a size 4 doll attributed to Huret, models this coquettish little capeline. Among the considerations while preparing for a season in the country is the choice of appropriate headgear. There exists in the fashionable world, several hoods of the kind called by French milliners, capelines, intended chieﬂy for children and young ladies. They are found very convenient in the country, as they project beyond the forehead sufﬁciently to protect it from the rays of the sun, while a large bavolet, or cape, shades the neck. The capeline is longer at the sides so as to fasten with a ribbon under the chin, the ends being tied in a bow.

illinery establishments displayed their most novel styles and their most attractive ﬁnery for the opening of each season. Shopkeepers and modistes sent out polite missives to those who were supposed to have money and the disposition to spend it, informing them that the new fashions for the season had arrived and invited all for inspection. The opportunity was irresistible, and if desire only prompted some, curiosity prompted all to accept the invitation. There was hardly a lady who would not venture forth on such an occasion, making a round of visits to certain well-known shops and milliners. There was no want of opportunity to secure the desired object. After repeated trials and nice adjustments before the mirror, by the aid of a hand-glass, and the most emphatic assertion that she had the hat that suited her exactly, and which, of course, was the only one of its kind in Paris, the purchase was made. What 44

it actually was, could not be described, and if it could, it probably would not be understood. Keeping pace with each new season, doll shops were, we can imagine, virtually bursting with extravagant ﬂights of fancy, struggling in wild competition with one another, many located in the same district in Paris. Nothing could be more charming than the dainty splendors of Mlle Béreux, located on Rue de Hanovre. The maison Huret is second to none, creating the most sumptuous dolls and attire ever introduced into the realms of the doll world. Some couturiers from various doll shops submitted patterns to magazines devoted to demoiselles. Familiar to all of us are patterns in the monthly issues of La Poupée Modèle. Another magazine, Gazette de la Poupée, featured patterns from shops such as “La Maison d’Autremont, 6 Rue du Dauphin, who offered a pattern for a duchess dress and matching cape

embroidered in soutache,” and “Nélie du Bengali a pattern for an Amazone,” or riding habit. Other maisons include “La Petite Créole, Boulevard Poissonière, a store where dolls seemed to live very well, had offered as gracefully as Le Paradis des Enfants, Rue du Louvre, as well as La Petite Gabrielle, Rue de Penthièvre.” The pattern presented here is unique, in that it was not found in one of the French periodicals, but was drafted from an original doll capeline. This hood is one of many articles of clothing in the trousseau of a doll on display at a toy museum, De Kleine Wereld, in the small, historic town of Lierre, Belgium. The enchanting china doll has a body of leather with bisque arms. An original paper label is found on her back. “Au Père Noel, Perruques en Vrais Cheveux Fins, Figurines Artistiques, Mme Prinsart, 49, Rue Saint Sebastien (Father Christmas, Wigs of Real Fine Hair, Artistic Figurines, Mme Prinsart, 49, Rue Saint Sebastien.)” Her original trousseau is superb and extensive and is documented with an itemized list of the period, hand written in French. Among the treasures listed are two hoods, one of which is the capeline which has been duplicated and featured here for all couturiers today. The capeline is made up in a white, wide ribbed, cotton pique fabric and is garnished with pretty, white, cotton braid. What luck that this antique fabric and trim is exactly the same as the original capeline. Bands of fabric cut in a

pretty, scallop design forms the folded-back brim as well as the box-pleated bavolet at the back. All is bordered with white braid having tiny, picot loops along the edge. Two little bows of silk ribbon are set at each side. The novel and elegant appearance of the capeline renders it haute couture, though actually it is quite easy to create. First, the braid is set along the raw edge of the pique, beginning at the end of the ﬁrst scallop, as shown on the pattern. This piece will form the bavolet. Three box pleats are made on the bavolet bavolet, then three, small tucks on the band. The band is sewn onto the bavolet bavolet, as indicated. Braid is set along the scalloped edge of the brim, beginning at the straight, short end, and continuing along to the opposite end. Rather than putting the right sides together, attach the brim with the right side of the fabric on the brim set on the wrong side of the fabric on the band, starting from the bottom scallop of the bavolet. This allows the brim to be folded back with a neat seam on the inside. Next, a gathering stitch all around the crown draws in the fullness. It is sewn to the capeline, matching the top point at the center and the other points at each side. An overcast stitch neatens all the seams. Two lengths of ribbon, or cotton tape, as on the original capeline, are sewn onto the inside. And ﬁnally, the fanciful bows of ribbon are stitched in place. At once simple yet charming, this dainty, little affair is sure to please even the most discriminating doll couturier.

Always fresh and tasteful, the capeline is fashioned in white, wide-ribbed, cotton pique. The dainty, scalloped edge is decorated with a fanciful, white, cotton braid with tiny, picot loops. The brim is attached with the right side of the fabric on the brim set on the wrong side of the fabric on the band. When the brim is folded back, just the ribbed pique is apparent.

White braid is sewn along the raw, cut edge of the scallops.

The inside of the capeline shows the overcast stitching which neatens the seams, as well as the raw edge of the scallops under the braid trim.

These two bows of ﬁne, white, silk ribbon, are simply tied and nicely arranged. The ends are cut on a slight angle. A steam iron held just above, but not touching, the bows keeps all in place. Displaying a touch of fancy, they are set at a jaunty angle on the right and left corners of the crown

In the February, 1866, issue of La Poupée Modèle a pattern for this charming capeline was offered. “A quilted capeline bordered with swans-down. It can be made up equally in taffeta, satin or cashmere. --- The swans-down can be replaced with any fur that you would like. --- Batting rolled up and very white simulates well enough the border of swans-down. You line the bonnet in taffeta of any color. The model that we used was made of sky blue satin lined in white foulard.” Also included was a pattern to make “…a pèlerine matching the capeline. It is quilted with the same running stitch and is bordered with swans-down. A ruche of ribbon, if absolutely necessary, can replace the fur.”

This fanciful capeline appeared in the January, 1868 issue of La Poupée Modèle. “A capeline for poupée no. 4. The one that served as a model was made in white satin, ornamented with black lace and jet beads. …It is garnished inside with a little ruche in white taffeta pinked out along the edges. Black lace, sewn with jet beads, frames the bavolet and is ﬂuted lightly all along the front. --- Finally, to achieve this coquettish ornamentation … attach two ﬂoating ends of black lace, tipped with a tassel of jet beads, at the top of the capeline. Ribbon streamers tie under the chin. --- You can make this capeline in all colors and any fabric.”

A pattern for a different style hood was in the May, 1873 issue. “ This, capulet, which replaces the riding hood, for strolling in the garden on cool summer evenings, will be welcomed by Mlle Lily and her prudent mother, we have no doubt. It is made of white, red or blue ﬂannel and trimmed in black velvet. The capulet is well known almost thought the world and is the popular headdress of women in the Pyrenneese.”

Fruitful fancy has created this exceedingly stylish capeline of rich, deep, red plush velvet. The scallops are ﬁnished along the edge with an intricate, coral-colored, silk passementerie.

Adding to the grace and elegance is the bow, made up in a crisp, red silk ribbon with a dainty, looped edge. This classic bow, constructed with two loops and two, short ends cut at a sharp angle, is placed at the center of the bavolet in back.

For those cool, evening breezes, this capeline is calculated to do inﬁnite mischief in the hands of coquettes at summer watering places. Made up in Broderie Anglaise, it is in the most perfect taste. Fancy indulged herself to the extreme by embroidering the delicate designs onto a ﬁne-ribbed cotton rather than the classic and plain cotton usually seen. By altering the pattern slightly, this version can be made. The scallops are eliminated and the pattern is positioned so as to use the embroidered scalloped edge as the edge of the brim and the bavolet. The short ends of the brim are mitered, ensuring nice, neat corners. The band and crown are made of matching, plain ribbed cotton.

This capeline, less pretentious but perhaps more elegant, is made of a dark, cobalt blue, lightweight wool with a tight weave and smooth ﬁnish. The edges of the brim and bavolet have been cut straight, dispensing with the scallops. The most striking detail is the full, rich and lustrous, silken chenille bordering, laid on plain along the edges.

A simple bow, made of a creamy, watered silk ribbon with clusters of the tiniest loops, is placed on the center of the box pleats. The ends depend prettily, one cut at an angle and the other end cut in sharp, swallow-tail points. 47

PATTERN FOR A CAPELINE For a 17” to 18” doll

FABRIC AND TRIM

Pique fabric 15” X 15” Silk ribbon or tape for ties 18” Silk ribbon for bows 18”, cotton braid 1 yard 6”

Our next issue will feature a simple pattern for a matching pèlerine.

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The Kinemin Dolls by Sara B. Bernstein

nce upon a time at a doll show in Pennsylvania, high up on a shelf, sat two dolls with large heads, big eyes and curious smiles. They weren’t as pretty as Bru’s, or stylish as Barbie, but had great appeal, and held a big secret the shopkeeper wasn’t aware of. During a lull in the show, another shopkeeper named Sara went for a stroll to visit the other vendors. She saw beautiful dolls, character dolls, and tables ﬁlled with all kinds of lovely things. She looked high and low, when the two dolls caught her eye. They were so high up she had to stand on her toes to reach them. The shopkeeper said, “Why would you want such odd looking dolls?” Undaunted, Sara lifted the two dolls down, and looked for their marks, no name, no company, just “Made in the USA“. But these two smiling faces held a secret. They couldn‘t speak or could they? Sara knew there was more to these appealing faces. Suddenly, two names popped into her head. She said the names out loud! Hansel and Gretel! She looked at the dolls, their smiles seemed bigger and their eyes seemed to twinkle, after all these years with no recognition, their true given names were spoken. Hansel and Gretel! Our story really begins many, many years earlier. Hansel and Gretel dolls were manufactured by Horsman Inc. in 1963, an American toy manufacturer

Horsman Kinemin Dolls, 1963.

Development of the Kinemin puppets from drawing to reality, 1954.

Animating the descent of the angels from the fairy kingdom.

Movie poster for the 1970’s re-release by Metro Goldwyn Mayer.

that had been in existence since 1865, not that many years after the Grimm’s brothers had recorded the story of Hansel and Gretel in 1812. The tale of Hansel and Gretel had been told over and over again in many languages, and many doll companies made Hansel and Gretel dolls. The two dolls, manufactured by Horsman Inc., were made in the exact likeness of the title characters of the Technicolor animated movie simply titled “Hansel and Gretel - An Opera Fantasy”. It was made in 1954, based on the 1893 Engelbert Humperdinck’s Opera “Hansel and Gretel.” The Humperdinck Opera is a much more whimsical version of Hansel and Gretel. It had the happy ending such as those we are more familiar with today. It removed much of the violent aspects that most original fairy tales contained, and was more suitable for a children‘s production. Although the movie was based on the Humperdinck opera, the music had to be shortened to make a 72-minute movie. It was produced by Michael Myerberg and distributed by RKO Pictures. The cast was the Kinemin Puppets, named by Michael Myerberg and advertised as possessing unprecedented technical wizardry that had never been seen before. It was through the artistry of the technicians, animators and puppeteers that the Kinemin puppets were brought to life. There were 35 hand sculpted puppets, lavish sets and painted 51

1954 Comic Book cover.

The 1954 Dell Comic book included stills from the movie. 52

backgrounds, that helped create the magical land of Gingerbread, a Witch and Hansel and Gretel. The puppets took over 15 years to develop with a “secret” formula that was used for the heads and bodies, with intricate wired armatures that gave each puppet flexibility, and allowed the facial features to move. This is what gave the puppets an almost life like quality. Michael Myerberg, the producer, was well known for his Broadway productions. He was a master at publicity and made elaborate claims to publicize the movie, with tales of his own about the mechanics of the Kinemin Puppets. Myerberg publicized the puppets as electronic when actually the film was a stop motion animation, and the only electronics were the electro magnets that held the puppets in place on the stage. The talented crew of artists included James Summers, who sculpted the puppets and Don Sahlin who would go on to design and build the marionettes on the Howdy Doody Show and became a main designer and puppet builder on the Muppets, creating such memorable characters as Bert and Ernie, Grover and Cookie Monster. Also instrumental were Teddy Shepard who later worked on the Howdy Doody show and was the creator of the character Dilly-Dally, and Kermit Love, the creator of Big Bird and the Grouch on Sesame Street. On You Tube you can go back in time and view a video on the creation and workings of the Kinemin puppets. It begins in black and white, and explains the process of stop motion and exactly how the puppets were made and manipulated by the puppeteers, and is narrated by Michael Myerberg. Stop motion animation involves physically moving an object and filming it one frame at a time, making it appear to be moving on its own, similar to the old flip books. The first use of stop motion was an 1898 short film, “The Humpty Dumpty Circus”, a toy circus of acrobats and animals brought to life. Stop motion was a very long and tedious process and had been used mostly in short films, which was why a full-length 72-minute movie, using only stop motion was such an impressive and daunting undertaking. In 1954, with the theatrical release of the movie, Dell comics issued a tie-in comic book with photographs on the title page on the making of the movie. Ten years later in 1964 Horsman’s Hansel and Gretel dolls, in the exact likeness of the Kinemin puppets, were produced, coinciding with the movie being shown on WPIXTV New York Channel 11 during the Thanksgiving holiday. The movie remained on the Thanksgiving day schedule for three more years. It was again aired on NBC Television New York in 1990 following the Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade. In 2001 it was finally put on DVD. Over the years Horsman Inc. had been licensed to create many tie-in character dolls including the Campbell Kids, Poor Pitiful Pearl, and Mary Poppins. They would have been a natural choice to manufacture the Kinemin Hansel and Gretel dolls. The Horsman dolls are hard to find, their hang tag reading, “Horsman Michael Myerberg Inc.,

Reproduction of the famous Kinemins in Michael Myerberg’s marvelous Technicolor production of Hansel and Gretel”. The dolls are 15 inches, with oversized soft vinyl heads, hard plastic walker type bodies, inset synthetic hair, and big sleep eyes. The facial features and clothing are remarkable in their duplication of the Kinemin puppets. The influence of the movie can again be seen some years later in the 1970’s version of the Pelham Puppets Hansel and Gretel manufactured in England. Although their stardom has faded with the passage of time, and with the new technologies used for animation today, Hansel and Gretel was a ground breaking movie in its time. It was the first full-length stop-motion picture made in New York. It was the first time an opera was used as the basis for a movie script, and it was the first American feature length animated film that wasn’t made by Disney since 1941’s “Mister Bug Goes to Town“. The full-length movie is available on the internet and DVD in glorious Technicolor. It is well worth watching even if you are not an opera fan, just turn down the volume and watch with sheer admiration at what an achievement this film was in 1954. When you are at a show and a doll catches your eye, buy it! Don’t hesitate! You can never tell were the tale will end.

Movie scene singing and dancing to “Right Foot First, Left Foot Then, Round and Round, And Back Again!”

References:

Internet Broadway Data Base

Horsman Dolls 1950-1970 Patikii Gibbs, Collectors Books, KY. 1988 Muppet Wiki Wikipedia

www.MichaelSpornAnimation.com

The entire movie can be seen on YouTube.com, search for “Hansel and Gretel: an Opera Fantasy.”

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Kestner’s “Bru type” by Dee Urquhart-Ross

And bend and stretch! The flexible legs and the intense concentration on our little ballerina’s face as she attempts to do her very best at ballet class are so appealing. It is such fun to position this lovely doll in a myriad of poses.

A close up of the beautiful Kestner child shows her clear resemblance to the Circle Dot model by Leon Casimir Bru. The delicately painted teeth between her seemingly slightly parted lips are a lovely touch. The bisque is pale and very high quality. Her deep brown eyes are of the sleeping variety and her lovely fringed brows and lashes are exquisite in their delicacy. Her thick, original mohair wig is accents her pale bisque. The only markings on the head are two slightly sloping incised strokes high up on the rear which may be number 11.

have always lusted after a Bru with the wonderful Bebe Modele fully articulated wooden body. It has always seemed so magical to have that elusive extra articulation of jointed ankles. Sadly however neither my pocket book nor my luck has granted this collector’s wish so far! The doll with this extra joint is thus granted such elegance of pose and attitude that one is bound to wonder why no one else had used this jointing technique or why it did not become a widespread body type? Obviously, one of the best German doll makers, J.D. Kestner of Walterhausen in the Thuringia toy making center of Germany, got to wondering the same thing. He realized that the new bebe-bodied French dolls were superior to the average German product at that time (around 1880) and strove to make his dolls equal in every way to the French with stringent quality control at his factory and a very high standard in the production of bisque heads and meticulously crafted fully jointed wood and composition bodies. Perhaps inspired by the French bebes, he produced several models that seemed to emulate the products of French doll makers such as Thullier and Bru.

German doll makers did not lack skill, imagination and quality in their products, but the French were far more adept at advertising and self promotion and also providing the many exciting high fashion accessories, trunks, extra outfits, shoes, miniature furnishings etc., that captivated their little customers and kept them coming back for more in the Boulevards of Paris rather than the streets of Berlin! The German doll makers were thus forced for quite a number of years to play “catch up” and “copycat” to the French factories and did not hesitate to emulate the most up-to-date or innovative products of the top French firms such as Bru, Jumeau, et al. It was difficult to prevent this sort of plagiarism and law suits were abundant though often unsuccessful as a small variation on the original theme was all that was often required to get round a patent by a rival! The Bru Bebe Modele inspired a truly lovely Kestner doll now known by collectors as the “Kestner Bru” and is the doll I discuss here. She has a face with wide chubby cheeks, a bulbous neck very reminiscent of the Circle Dot Bru head, very pale bisque and a delightful closed mouth with tiny carefully Front and back modeled and painted teeth views of the doll in the illusory gap between undressed show the the lips. The only variation quality and beautiful proportions of the on the Kestner doll is the delightful articulated use of the sleeping type of Kestner body. She is eyes which were not used 17 inches tall. on French dolls of this date. These were fitted with the superior and much more expensive paperweight eyes and this therefore is the only refinement of the bebe that the Kestner “Bru” lacks. Our example has honey brown sleep eyes with nicely fashioned almond shaped eye cuts. She also sports delicately painted honey brown multi feathered brows placed in a lovely even sweep on her forehead as was common on Kestner’s dolls as well as the French bebes. The body of this doll is very special. It is of the usual very high Kestner quality with the equally high quality slightly creamy yellow, almost Oriental hue of paint used. The body has loose ball joints to the shoulders, elbows and knees with fixed wrists to the lower arms which have a sort of gauntlet shape reminiscent of the French Schmitt bodies. The fingers are set in a cupped shape giving an elegance to the hand while avoiding the problem of the more easily damaged spread finger type of hand.

Kestner bodies are thus very often found in excellent condition without the scuffs, scrapes and missing digits of so many others of their age. This little lady has the magical extra of those splendid jointed ankles! I have to confess to not having given much thought before I came across this feature as to the extra dimension that this tiny refinement gives to the doll as a displayable work of art. She is truly entrancing to “play” with and pose. The wonderful little feet have a thin metal pin through the ankle joint and the foot has a rounded top that rotates in the hollow ankle of the lower leg section. Simple and very effective! With feet like these of course our little lady could be none other than a ballerina and so she was destined to be costumed to reflect her chosen profession in a lovely multilayered stiffened gauze tutu which has a halter neck bodice that fits over her head and sits neatly round her neck. The costume is trimmed with pale pink satin ribbons and underneath she wears a rayon teddy with a strapless, elastic top preserving her modesty! She dances barefoot to express the freedom and elegance of her poses and is such a truly charming and enigmatic little personality that I had to christen her “Margot” after the famous ballerina of yesteryear, Miss Margot Fonteyn. If only I could find her a little “Rudolf” to join her in the dance! Little is known sadly as to why this wonderful jointed ankle body type did not become the norm for doll makers to aspire to. The jointed wrist, which did the same for the arms of dolls, was enthusiastically embraced almost universally by both German and French doll makers, thus begging the question as to why the ankle joint so quickly disappeared from the repertoire of those factories which had experimented with it to such superb effect. Like so many questions surrounding dolls and doll makers it will doubtless always remain a conundrum for us to ponder. It is interesting to contemplate that the “Fashion dolls” of so many makers, only those with jointed wooden bodies of course, very often had movable ankles and sometimes moveable waists too, yet these refinements were conspicuously missing from the bebe and child dolls that came afterwards, and of course, those same child dolls would, within a few years, almost totally supercede the fashion type and the chubby less articulated child body would hold sway. Cost may well have been the deciding factor as every extra part which was required to construct each individual doll would

presumably have had an impact on the bottom line. Time too was an important consideration as within a few short years many of the major doll companies were fulfilling world-wide orders for millions of dolls. Many tasks in production were initially un-mechanized and performed by “piece workers” paid by numbers, that is to say the amount of their daily output determined their income. They worked in their homes and delivered the completed doll parts to the factories where the dolls were then put together and packaged. The simplification of the number of pieces required to construct each body would have been crucial to time required and final payment of workers and thus the end price of the doll to the customer. (This theory however is slightly blown out of the water by the enthusiastic later adoption of the articulated wrist which of course required an extra part for each arm.) By the time of the articulated wrist’s universal usage however, many of the tasks had been brought “in house” to the doll factories and better machinery was being used which would doubtless have improved speed of production. Dolls were of course made as toys back then, and not thought of as the revered art objects which they have become to us collectors of today and so the extra posability and delight engendered to us by the magical articulated ankle was not remotely a consideration of their makers in their time! We can of course be pleased that the many changes and short lived production runs of such dolls as this give us as collectors elusive things to hunt down and aspire to owning if only they can be found! Thank you Monsieur Bru for your inspiration and Herr Kestner for the realization of your “Kestner Bru.” May our little “Sleeping Beauty” dance on through the years “en pointe”!

The Kestner Bru in her teddy strikes a pose while also demonstrating her sleep eyes! With the foot extended it looks so true to life we can only marvel at the consummate skill of Kestner’s artists and designers.

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Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1. - 3. 15” Tete Jumeau Bebe With Trunk And Trousseau, perfect pale bisque, huge amber bulging p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, orig. mohair wig & pate, wears orig. aqua silk & lace dress w/matching orig. hat & comes w/orig. Fr. dome top trunk w/orig. lock & key, all orig. items include 6 total dresses, 5 hats, orig. “signed” shoes w/big rosettes, orig. crocheted socks, an extra pair of shoes, extra crocheted socks, ant. fan, corset, Jumeau earrings, extra full set of undies, working parasol w/ivory & wooden handle that matches costumes. See photos for yourself. Everything is gorgeous. Fully “signed” head and is on her early “signed” Jumeau st. wrist body. A fabulous display doll in a great cabinet size. And she is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Fit for a museum!!! ONLY…$14,500. 4. 13” Kestner Child, gorgeous blue sl. eyes, perfect eye wax, mint pale bisque, 4 upper teeth, orig. mohair wig in its orig. set, orig. Kestner plaster pate 4 (was still intact until I opened to check her head for perfection), wears complete orig. costume, incl. orig. undies, MINT condition shoes & socks. Clothing has never even been removed. On her orig. early fully signed Kestner “Excelsior” body. She couldn’t be more perfect!!! In unplayed with condition and FACTORY original down to the ribbon in her hair. This little girl is a great cabinet size and STUNNING!!! $1450. 5. - 6. Rare 8" Steiner Series C Bebe, mint bisque, gorgeous light blue p/w eyes, full outlined lips, ant. mohair wig, orig. Steiner pate. Wears gorgeous Fr. silk dress, orig. undies & orig. shoes & socks, plus a fabulous ant. Fr. pink silk and lace hat. On her early orig. Steiner body w/earliest "Cadeus" mark & early st. wrists. Darling RARE teeny size!!! Absolutely BREATHTAKING!!! $12,500. 7. 4 1/2" RARE Rose O'Neill All Bisque Kewpie with Wings, perfect bisque overall, big br. painted side glancing eyes, blue wings at shoulders, watermelon mouth, little top knot at the top of his head & painted hair at sides of head. Wears his little crape paper sailor shirt with navy tie, which is very rarely found. Faded in front & light blue in back. He has "starfish" hands & great pale bisque. His foot is "signed" O'Neill. ADORABLE!! $875.

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8. - 9. 12 ½” A.M. #231 “FANY” Toddler, sparkling blue sl. eyes, full pouty mouth, perfect pale bisque, orig. ant. mohair wig w/curls & orig. pate. Wears a fabulous ant. dress w/ribbons and lace, very ornate & beautiful, ant. socks, ant. dress, ant. leather shoes & ant. wool beret w/pom pom". On her fabulous early st. wrist orig. FANY body. She is a fabulous & rare pouty character. An absolute DARLING!!! Sure to bring you a smile!!! $6400.

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10. - 11. 26” Simon & Halbig #1279 Character, mint bisque, HUGE brown sl. eyes, 2 upper teeth, outlined lips, fabulous curly mohair wig, orig. pate, wears magnificent ant. lace dress w/pink silk underlining, orig. undies, orig. leather shoes & the most incredible Fr. ant. pink velvet & lace hat. On her great orig. S & H body. The most incredible deep modeling w/dimples in cheeks, below eyes & chin, giving her true character. Her modeling is so crisp, she looks first out of the mold!! I have NEVER seen one more beautiful than her. She is truly AMAZING!!! $6775.

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1 and 4. 18" All Orig. F.G. Marotte, twirling musical toy in excel. orig. condition. Jouet Fantastique! $1650.

2 and 5. French Papeterie for the fashion who wants to stay in touch with those dear to her, covered in French blue, hand detailed fabric w/ three compartments and drop-front lid providing ample storage for stationery and desk accessories. $750. 3 and 6. 6" French Novelty Tipper, who lifts his toy lamb when he is pushed downward. Most probably an F.G. head w/ cornflower blue gl. eyes, a cl. mo. and pale bisque, all orig. from his tight spiral-curl wig to his 18th cent. style silk costume. $1195.

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25" K&R-S&H #126. This Baby has it all, Wobble tongue, Flirty eyes, and a working Crier. She wears her original wig and pate, her clothes are antique and her 5 piece baby body retains its original finish. $1150

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A darling 14" Kestner Baby with brown sleep eyes an openclosed mouth and painted hair. Her 5 piece baby body retains its original finish and she wears antique clothes. $475

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Left to Right: 22-1/2” hauntingly beautiful Bru Jeune 8 with a perfect bisque head and shoulderplate, and “the look” we all love, including a prominent tongue, indescribable pale blue p.w. eyes, mauve shadow, a fabulous antique blonde mohair wig, and pierced ears. On a classic Chevrot body with a partial label, her bisque arms have a repair to a finger on each hand. Mlle. Bru wears a gorgeous pale pink brocade ensemble with a matching dramatic chapeau. Could this spectacular Bebe Bru be “the one”? $34,500. 19-1/2” Bebe Steiner A • 10 with a pretty bisque head (restored hairline into the right eye) blue p.w. eyes, pierced ears, plus a human hair wig in soft curls. On a jointed composition body with the original finish, she wears a marvelous bebe costume in ecru silk faille and lace. A lovely A Steiner at a very appealing price! $2995. 10-1/2” Bebe Steiner Ser. C – 3/O with perfect bisque (repaired ear flake on rt. ear) blue p.w. eyes with mauve shadow, pierced ears and a darling brunette mohair wig. Her body retains excellent original paint, and she wears an extraordinary navy and printed silk costume trimmed with lace and pink trim. Cabinet-size and cabinet-ready! $6800. 20” Bebe Bru Jeune 9 with beautiful and perfect bisque throughout, a deeply dimpled chin, a full pretty mouth with a suggestion of a tongue, blue p.w. eyes are highlighted by mauve shadow and fine lashes and the luxurious blonde mohair wig frames her face perfectly. The classic Chevrot body features bisque arms that are the unusual variety with separated fingers. The Bru-style dress in floral-printed light tan silk is also quite elegant when seen from the back. A Bebe Bru with a very sweet look. $25,000.

9” AM 323 Googly with perfect bisque, crisp modeling, blue sleep eyes, and the original blonde mohair wig. On a chubby five-piece toddler body with the original paint, this imp is the total package with her marvelous printed cotton dress and matching hat. $995. 28” Steiner Fig. C with extraordinary perfect bisque, fabulous painting, pierced ears, a darling mohair wig in an attractive shade, and deep blue p.w. lever eyes (abundant mauve shadow). The original body’s paint finish shows normal wear. Mlle. wears an ensemble of deep gray/mauve silk faille, with Lyon silk brocade, ruched chiffon and Battenburg lace. To be sure, this is a one in a million Steiner. $9800. 10” German all bisque character baby marked 229.23 with a perfect bisque solid dome head, nicely painted features including brushstroked light brown hair, and a closed mouth. The five-piece bisque body is also perfect, and he is exquisitely costumed. $795. 5-3/4” “Chubby” is an all bisque rarity from the Hertwig Co. Beautifully painted, he has perfect bisque features, nicely modeled clothing, and all around cuteness. Chubby came to us with this rose pink ribbon sash - intended to hold safety pins for the baby. $995. 22-1/2” Joanny Bebe with a perfect bisque head and character-like modeling. Although unmarked, this doll is unmistakably from the Joseph Louis Joanny line of dolls. Additional features include blue p.w. eyes, mauve shadow, pierced ears and a pretty antique blonde mohair wig. On a composition body with a nice paint finish, she wears an ensemble of gorgeous cream wool. A rare bebe at a very fair price. $7500. 18” Steiner Gigoteur -- designed to portray an agitated infant, when the internal mechanism is wound, the doll cries and moves its arms, legs and head in a realistic manner. Features include a perfect bisque solid dome head, a wonderful expression complete with an open mouth and two rows of teeth, pretty blue p.w. eyes, and the original light brown mohair wig. The body is exceptionally clean, with wax-over limbs, and the nails are realistically painted, revealing that she was retailed at Au Nain Bleu. The wonderful commercial presentation has a coordinating bonnet. In perfect working order. $4800.

April 2011 • Volume 14, Number 3

by Samy Odin Collectors often forget that during the 1870’s an open mouth bébé was much more expensive and complex to produce than its closed mouth version.

by Sylvia Mac Neil Chiffonnette models a cloak known as a pèlerine, popular with the élégantes of Paris. An easy to follow pattern, following the graceful lines of last month’s capeline, it is the perfect accessory for your poupée.

WHO’S AFRAID OF EARLY STEINER BÉBÉS?

A PÈLERINE FOR CHIFFONNETTE

About The Cover

Our cover features an open mouth version of the earliest fully articulated bébé by Jules Steiner, sometimes disparagingly referred to as the “shark” or “piranha” bébé. Samy Odin discusses the characteristics of this early doll and its importance in the appreciation of the Steiner production process. Cover courtesy Samy Odin, Musée de la Poupée Paris.

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GEORGE LE CLERC

by Susan Grimshaw A long time employee of Tynietoy, this talented craftsman struck out on his own beginning around 1938.

Learning About American-Made Dolls NEW DISCOVERIES COLORFUL COMPOSITION NOVELTY DOLLS by Ursula R. Mertz Toy companies came up with clever ideas all year long to attract customers.

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60 Calendar

56 Mystery Doll

61 News/Books

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A STUDY OF SIMILAR CHINA AND PARIAN MOLDS By Fred Olson A comparison of china and parian heads show some may have been made from the same mold.

MILADY’S VANITY

by Jan Peterson Toy versions of cosmetics served as teaching tools for little girls emulating their mothers.

23” Mint Eden Bebe – Original Clothes and Shoes – one of the most popular bebes with collectors today is this 1890’s valentine from the Paris firm of Fleishmann and Blodel. Her sweetheart expression in oily sheen with vulnerable brows, rich blue PW’s, sweetly rounded two tone shaded lips, mint mohair silken wig, quality original fully jointed body with extra fine quality attire. A fresh bouquet! $2500

The Rare Simon Halbig 1488 – this 18” dreamy eyed child with its gentle demeanor, closed mouth and trusting expression is more elusive than the prized Hilda Baby. Unequalled for the luxury of its refined aspect, this rarest of babies, generous in size, is a must have character with irresistible appeal! $4500 25” Choice Kley and Hahn 166 – unequalled in scale and sublime in quality, this exquisitely made young man has pronounced hair, amazing bisque, closed lips, chunky jointed body and princely silk attire! To the manner born! $1495

22” Breathtaking Simon Halbig 749 Closed Mouth – this, one of the earliest and rarest Halbig bebes, resides in a class of her own. Made for the French boutique she has incredible, extra large jewel blue PW eyes, rich closed mouth, French cut head and a most luminous oily sheen sheen, mint stiff wrist 8 ball body, lush mohair wig and very fine antique ensemble. $4500

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P O. Box 1410 • NY, NY 10023 P. This Very Rare Radiquet et Cordonnier – was designed in 1880 Paris by a young designer in the art world. Very few of this near perfect “Poupee Statuette” have survived to this day. This example, with museum provenance and tri-color wrap around eyes, retains the original ornate wig with ornament, pate, necklace and important shapely body with molded bisque bust, Renaissance posture, flawless bisque arms and legs with silk garter and molded heels to receive the elusive original stand with label intact. The original form fitting, filigree gold gown reflects the luxuriant haute couture of the Paris elite; as well as the purpose behind the unique form of this truly remarkable doll. When will there be another? $9500

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1. 17” Unusual French Lady by Lantanier with pierced ears, sleep eyes, very nice period clothes. $495 2. 5" Lady of the House elegant older woman with painted age lines and dramatic original gown. $395 3. Basket of Bisque – inquire! 12” Black Compo Kewpie $295 4. 9” Adorable Brown Coquette sweet black character with “peek a boo” eyes and real cutie pie clothes! $550 5. 18” Gbr. Heubach Dolly Dimple – early, square mark shoulderhead with deep dimples, smile, bright eyes, mint factory wig, shoes and tailord period dress! Stunner! $1495 6. 15” Choice Ichimatsu Youth – incredible artwork, quality, glass eyes, handsome clothes, mint. $450 7-9. 15” Mint “Jutta Baby” in Original Box – rare find, factory perfect with tag and label, delicate quality, pretty grey/blue eyes, the box even has the original cushioning $1495 10. 21” Pink Tint Civil War China – ca. 1860s very early pressed china, robin egg blue eyes, wonderful original body and clothes. $595 11. Early Quality French Trade Bisque – both with early mint ball jointed bodies, flawless bisque, early flat brows and both with original dresses – 20” and 22” tall. Each $495 12. 16” Rare Size 6 Tete Jumeau – featuring PW sleep eyes! Plus original body and shoes, cork pate, mohair wig and luxurious rose silk ensemble! (See photo 14) 13. 9” FnB Patsy Babyette – top quality pretty coloring, clean eyes, crisp unfaded factory layers! $295 6-1/2”All Bisque Bye-lo with blue glass eyes – super face and intricate original clothes! $595 14. 16” Rare Tete Jumeau with sleep eyes inspired by the lever eye Steiner. This model, like the Jumeau flirty, has unique facial modeling different from ordinary Tete Jumeaux. (See #12). $3500

15. 14” Unusual Brown Recknagel 138, scarce baby with closed pouty mouth, excellent fired in color, jointed body and wonderful old gowns. $650 16. Rare Signed Heubachs! Rare boxing Teddy Bear! $395. / 5” Imp – starfish hands and Wedgwood bud vase, $295. / Mr. Rabbit with a walking stick and basket. $125 Black Bye-lo – artist made all bisque with jointed head and limbs. $100 17. 8” Factory Original 'Just Me' – adorable silk clothes, dainty shoes and full mop of curls – all excellent! $695. / Baby carriage top quality miniature. $125 18. 16” Japanese Play Doll – glass eyes, happy face with dimples, smile, open mouth, original wig and clothes. $150. / Unusual Asian Composition – unique America made young man, c. 1930, with fine facial color and clothes. Rare $350 19. 17” Popeye the Sailor – unique fabric character, ca. 1940, zany fun and rare plus original cap and pipe! $595 / 16” Olive Oyl – try to resist the pervasive charm of this rare comic character so beguiling in the original dress! $650 20. 10” Important Neapolitan Creche – portrays a blind man at the Nativity asking for a miracle! Rare! $650. / 10” 1840’s Milliner Model – choice papier mache with desirable twin beehive hairstyle now known as “Miss Unity.” $695 21. 22" Dydee Baby w/skin wig, org. dress. $395. / 11" Mint Patsy Baby w/bracelet. $350. / Rare 11" Dydee with it's trunk, ect. $395 22. 5” Black All Bisique Googlie - with lively modeling, loop in ethnic hair for bow and original dress. $150. / MIB Type Bisques - German, 2 with molded bows, all 3 original with jointed arms and pigeon toes! / $225 for all 2-1/2” Xmas Ornament Doll - $95

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1. 17” German Bisque Sweetheart – fairy tale perfect in pink ruffles, with turned head and the longest original ringlet wig! $250. / 23” All Original Dressel – from her more than hip length wig to the factory shoes with drop waist dress and underlayers. $295 2. 26” Flesh Tint Child China – rich modeling, lustrous glaze over perfect artful coloring, full lips, round eyes and great original body and heirloom layers. $575 3. 18” J.D.K. Dome Head – flawless snow pure Kestner bisque molded tongue, original body, clothes and leather booties! $575 4. 14” Heirloom Tete Jumeau – a scarce “size 5”, hip length original wig, cork pate, early signed body, her sweet pink silk dress in layers with shoes, hidden flaw, a kitten! Only $1800 5. 19” French Trade Walker – vibrant blue eyes, pierced ears, pull cord crier works, exquisite original pure silk dress! $595 6. 15” 1860 Motchsmann Baby with floating joints, jointed hands/ankles, pupilless dark glass eyes, no repaint, heirloom clothes, choice size. All excellent! $950 7. 12” Mme Alexander Bunny Belle – early 1930 ‘s clever confection with springtime charm and factory tag. Rare! $695. / 9” Steiff Bunny – excellent. $125 8. Basket Bye-los – Original clothes and German bassinet with silk liner, pillow, jtd. limbs and sticker! $295. / Fancy Bye-lo in long original gown, with flannel soaker and bonnet. $250 9. 18” Uncle Wiggily by Georgene Averill, bright original factory clothes with top hat in hand. Clean too! $375 10. 20” Beautiful Brown Bisque – gorgeous fired-in complexion, lovely coloring, wonderful old clothes, attic find, in mint condition! $600

11. 25” Outstanding Paper Mache – as found but still incredible with rare hairstyle of long hanging side curls, exposed ears and coiled bun. Stunning! $2500 12. 16-1/2” Smiling Schoenhut Character – with intaglio eyes, dimples, carved teeth, no repaint, very pretty heirloom clothes and shoes. Excellent $1600. / 7” Mme Alexander Little Shaver – 1942, all original with label in excellent condition with purse! $250 13. Ginny with Trunk – red hair, painted lashes, 3 tagged outfits and fur set in factory trunk. $295 14. The Chase Brothers – Both in original clothes with deeply stippled hair, sateen covered bodies, the small one rare, the largest mint. 12” and 19”. $450 and $550 15. 28” Simon Halbig Jutta Mariner – oily bisque, sleep eyes, original auburn wig, chunky signed Jutta body, vintage sailor dress in true Edwardian manner. $895 16. 14” English Portrait Doll – King George by Farnell’s Alpha Toys, in full ceremonial dress, executed in beautiful quality, detail and scale. Mint $495. / Signed Artist Doll – fabric stitched and painted portrait of a stage performer. $250 17. Carmen Miranda – campy doll with factory swing tag and 1945 dedication. Mint. $145. / 8” Hanna Toddler - Mint in box as Hawaiian girl. $350 18. 13” Jane Withers – rare size with closed mouth and factory outfit. $850 19. 13” Parian Type Boy – very fine quality, elegantly attired escort. $150. / 16” Adelina Patti with original glazed limb body and extra charming patterned silk dress. $495 20-21. 14” Important Black Fabric – hand painted features, oil painted hair and lower legs, segmented body with partially legible printed name, “Black Kids// - Sanitary // Old Mammy.” Museum class. $1200 RARE!

Auction Gallery

Theriault’s Presents “Curtain Call”, the private collection of the legendary Billie Nelson Tyrell at auction, April 9 and 10 in Los Angeles.

An extremely rare 22” bisque doll, said to be a portrait of the British stage actress, Dorothy Ward, was created during the French art renaissance of the doll, circa 1915, by the French firm of Lejeune. Billie Nelson Tyrell had a particular interest in stage and early silent film performers and sought rare examples for her museum-in-the-making. The ringlet-curl model of Izannah Walker is considered her premiere work. This example has superb originality, and along with the antique costume she is wearing, she also owns a frail dress and apron, believed to be her Walker-original costume, and the paint-decorated slat-back doll chair.

Known as “Mr. Common Men”, the extremely-rare carved wooden characters are highlights of the Billie Nelson Tyrell collection. The one-of-a-kind dolls are preserved in their original costumes, and were featured in the chapter “Special Orders” in the book, Schoenhut Dolls, by Carol Corson.

Two large studio Lenci dolls are extremely rare. On the left, an example with so-called Gish face, this model believed to be a portrait of Mary Pickford, and on the right, a very rare model actually named for the early actress, Raquel Mueller, in the Lenci catalogs.

Rare German bisque character dolls are presented at the “Curtain Call” two-day auction, featuring the museum collection of Billie Nelson Tyrrell. Shown here are Simon and Halbig’s 1388 lady and 153 boy.

1920s and 1930s dolls from the Lenci firm were inspired by early films or celebrities, such as these two examples from the Billie Nelson Tyrell collection, Josephine Baker, the American-born Parisian dancer, shown on the left, and the Snake Charmer, shown on the right.

Taking their “Curtain Call” at the Billie Nelson Tyrell auction are Lenci dolls believed to represent silent film stars, shown left to right, Ruth Roland in her classic cowgirl costume; Mimy with so-called Marlene Dietrich face, and smoking Fadette flapper girl.

he East-Coast born actress, Billie Nelson, came to Hollywood during the 1940s, married her sweetheart, actor Dave Tyrell, and became close friends with Hollywood luminaries of the era ranging from Margaret O’Brien to Jackie Coogan. Along the way she starred in off-Broadway and stock theatre, appeared in various early television shows and late 1940s’ films including United Artists “Untamed Woman” and “Lost Island” and was “the holder of no less an 32 beauty titles” according to one 1950 magazine. And also, along the way, she developed an abiding interest in the history of theatre, films and early Hollywood, recognizing the importance of this new art form, and determining to preserve the ephemera and memorabilia that could be saved from what many thought of as merely momentary. Scrapbooks were filled with personal autographs, trophies and awards won by the famous or soon-forgotten were tucked into cupboards of her home, posters, trinkets, a lace hankie from this one, a cowboy hat autographed by hundreds of celebrities, even Mary Pickford’s driving license, were carefully saved when found. But others had collected memorabilia of this sort, and Billie Nelson Tyrrell sought a way to make her collection unique. It was in the subject of dolls that she found her niche. During the 1970s, Billie opened an antique doll store, drawing clients from the starfilled area, many clients actually being aged stars who were always delighted to sign their names on vintage celebrity dolls representing themselves. These dolls made their way into Billie’s private collection. There are the well-known – Shirley Temple, Jane Withers, Judy Garland, Sonja Henie – not to mention so many others ranging from a grand collection of wax portrait dolls (many autographed to Billie) of glamorous 1920s actresses sold in the gift shop of the famous Ambassador Hotel, home of the Coconut Grove, the in-club of the 20s for the rich and famous, to commercial dolls of early silent film stars including George Arliss, John Bunny and Sis Hopkins, and an extensive collection of Charlie Chaplin dolls and toys. There is the extensive collection of Lenci ladies and children, many of whom Billie identified as representing various film celebrities, so identifiable were their poses and costumes. The collection grew, expanding to include not only the autographed dolls, but also objects, letters, autographed photographs, even furniture, paintings and posters that related to those stars that the dolls represented. Many dolls will be sold accompanied by this related memorabilia. Yet it’s difficult to decide if Billie’s first love was theatre/film history or dolls. Because her collection also includes superb rarities in French and German continued on page 58

Gorgeous and rare French dolls abound in the “Curtain Call” auction, including three sizes of the beloved Jumeau Triste, Pan by Delcroix, both models of the beautiful Schmitt et Fils bebe, bebes by Steiner, and two extremely large Exhibitionsize bebes (not shown here) including a 30” early circle/dot bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, and 41” Figure C Bebe Steiner.

Celebrity dolls from the 1930s celebrate not only the popularity of the new “talkies” films but also their personal popularity. Shown left to right are Shirley Temple, Judy Garland, Jane Withers, Judy Garland, and Anne Shirley of Green Gables. Many of the celebrity dolls in the “Curtain Call” auction are autographed to Billie by the celebrity.

The one-of-a-kind doll on the right, handmade by Edgar Bergen and autographed by him, was said to be the model for the composition doll made by Effanbee (shown on the left). The doll remained in Bergen’s personal collection until 1975 until he autographed it “To Billie from Edgar Bergen” and presented it to Billie Nelson Tyrell for her museum.

The complete cast of “The Thief of Baghdad” is presented by Molly-es Dolls, each in their original costume, and virtually unknown in this entirety.

A rare 30” Lenci doll, likely representing Shirley Temple holds a tiny version of Jackie Coogan as “The Kid”, while a larger model, inspired by Jackie Coogan stands nearby. The collection has many dolls and ephemera representing Shirley Temple and Jackie Coogan.

Portrait dolls of historical celebrities were collected by Billie Nelson Tyrell, including this outstanding late 19th century portrait doll of Queen Victoria.

In Our Memories

Excerpts below are taken from an obituary at McHattonSadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, IN

he doll world has lost a good friend and a strong supporter. Lucy Morgan, 77, of Camden, Maine, died on February 27 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Lucy was born to the late Paul and Evelyn Wolfe. Lucy graduated from Ball State Teachers College in 1955 after completing a degree in speech and hearing therapy. She taught special education, Lucy Morgan 1933-2011 performed speech and hearing therapy, and provided substitute teaching at several elementary schools in the Leesburg, Milford, and Warsaw areas. In 1955, Lucy married the late J. Alan Morgan. The grandson of Zimmer founder, Justin O. Zimmer, and later president of the company. J. Alan was just a young business major at Ball State when he and Lucy wed, but with her strong support as a wife, executive first lady, mother, and soul mate, he was able to focus on the family business with confidence, zest, and success. It was a team effort, building a small family business into an internationally recognized leader in medical appliances and equipment. Lucy was accomplished in her role as was befitting the culture of the day, but it was her calling to do more. Very simply, she had an inquisitive mind that yearned for learning. So being not only inquisitive, but also intelligent, clever, and resourceful, she began to find every kind of opportunity to experience life’s many facets. Lucy had an amazing ability to absorb information. She had an equally impressive breadth of interest. Among her many interests - teaching, speech and hearing, special education, antiques, gourmet cooking, French impressionism, Native American art, lapidary, estate jewelry, folk art, Civil War history, genealogy, traveling, dollhouses and miniatures and, of course dolls. After Lucy’s husband died unexpectedly in 2002, Lucy reinvented her life. She sold part of her massive and world renowned collection at Theriault’s in January of 2006 and with her close friend and business partner, Susan Singer, opened Lucy’s Doll House the following year, a bay side shop in picturesque Camden, Maine, offering antique dolls, dollhouses, and miniatures. It is a fabulous destination, the spacious shop filled with fine French bisque dolls, German characters, dollhouses, thousands of miniatures, all bisques, composition and cloth dolls and newer dolls for the beginning collector. Following Lucy’s wishes, the shop will continue to be open for business with Susan as the proprietor. 15

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The mouth cut is very thin, in spite of the fact that it shows two rows of tiny teeth. The shape of the eyebrows is identical to that seen on lady dolls by the same firm, particularly the waltzing ladies.

The very piercing gaze of this early bébé is enhanced by the extraordinary paleness of the pressed bisque.

s everyone knows, the doll market is cyclic, often whimsical and sometime odd. Certain dolls, no matter how good they are, simply do not ﬁt into popular trends for a long time and, all of a sudden, they “jell up.” Certain collectors are gifted of a “nose” to spot the interesting dolls before they become desirable for the multitude. It certainly is the case of those who got interested early enough in that particular type of Steiner bébé that will be discussed in this article. For some reason, the open mouth version of the earliest fully articulated bébé by Jules Nicolas Steiner was barely mentioned in the “bible” about this topic, The Dolls of Jules Nicolas Steiner by Dorothy McGonagle. In her greatly documented volume, the author mentions the unmarked early Steiner bébé with an open mouth and a ball articulated body, but since no picture is shown, this particular type of doll seems to have kept living in the shadow of its closed mouth brothers and sisters, in spite of its evident qualities. 18

The pierced ear shape of this model is rather flat compared to some later Steiner bébés but is shows some interesting sculptural details.

Steiner Bébés? by Samy Odin

This aqua woolen dress, original to the doll, has some damage but needed to be kept “as is” as a testimony of the rather sober fashions often found on Steiner bébés.

It’s interesting to remark that several factory original outfits by Steiner had hand embroideries, like those seen on this ensemble.

The resemblance of this mold with the explicitly “S.ie A” marked bébés of the 1880’s is evident. • They follow the same size chart, • They share the same type of pale pressed bisque, • They have the same round face look, already fashionable through the “Bébé Parlant Automatique”, the so-called “Gigoteur” with its kicking and crying mechanism.

It slightly differs from the “S.ie A” marked bébés on a few points, however. • The rim cut is higher on the unmarked earlier versions and lower on the Series. • The eye cuts are usually narrower on the unmarked specimens. • The eyebrow design is thinner and more “lady like” on the earlier models, becomes thicker and feather shaped on the Series. 20

It seems useful to remind the collector that during the 1870’s an open mouth bébé was much more expensive and much more complex to produce than its closed mouth version; this is one of the reasons why it should be more valuable on the 21st century market as well. Not only were these smiling dolls more expensive to make, they also seem to have been produced in smaller quantities, compared to the then cheaper closed mouth bébés. When one looks carefully at the quality of the make up on these open mouth versions, it is always impeccable, showing that these were produced as reﬁned playthings. It’s not always the case for their closed mouth companions, whose make-up is sometimes more approximate and typical of a cheaper production. The price range of a Steiner bébé, during the 1880’s and 1890’s, was mostly based on the body type, on the quality of the wig and clothing and not so much on the quality of

The spiral threaded enamel eyes help to date this bébé from the late 1870’s. Note also the shape of the teeth positioned towards the inside of the mouth, almost diagonal to the lips. The black velvet hat is decorated with silk and velvet flowers matching the red color of the dress and coat. Chic! The resemblance of this type of bébé with the kicking and crying model is evident on this specimen. The pattern of this coat is rather simple, yet quite becoming to the doll. The “robe-princesse” is cut from a thin printed cotton in a shade of red matching the coat, enhanced by a ecru trim around the neck and down the front.

the head. During the 1860’s and 1870’s, when Jules Nicolas Steiner was still running his business before passing it down to Monsieur and Madame Bourgoin, there was less variety in the bodies, so the head seems to have played a major role in the establishment of the level of these dolls. The more expensive bébés had a very refined decoration while the cheaper ones were executed with less care and probably painted by those with less training. This is also a factor that collectors should consider today when appraising a bébé from that first generation. Beauty, visual appeal and charisma, are, of course, essential criteria to judge an antique doll. As far as these open mouth Steiner bébés are concerned, the regularity of their double row of teeth is essential. Those who came out with dental irregularities are strongly rejected by the amateur. Yet, it is more common to find ugly-mouthed kicking and crying bébés than these early ball jointed

bébés, who come more frequently with an acceptable dentition. In spite of the fact that certain collectors refer to them as “shark” or “piranha” bébés, these dolls are fundamental in the comprehension and the appreciation of the Steiner production process. The type of body they are originally assembled on is extremely interesting. Dorothy McGonagle was already pointing out the fact that its articulation is somewhat in contradiction with Jules Nicolas Steiner’s pride of having been the ﬁrst company to make a fully articulated bébé without the use of ball joints. Well, this is true, but to get to that point, he did indeed produce early bébés with some ball joints, like the two unmarked specimens presented in these pages. Wooden balls were still being used at the shoulders, elbows and knees. One must wait until the 1880’s to see the ﬁrst Steiner bodies articulated without any ball joints. This major 21

The pressed bisque shows some human finger prints in the paste. The doll has kept its original hook to connect the head with the body. The shape of the hands is immediately recognizable as Steiner’s, with the wide spread short fingers. The ball joints can be clearly seen on this picture at the shoulders, elbows and knees. Note the plump shaped derrière and the absence of balls at the hips.

improvement occurred when Monsieur J. Bourgoin was already running the company. One questions remains without any answer… yet. Did Steiner assemble these early bébé heads with unbreakable bodies using papier-mâché, wooden and soft parts? This type of body, with a squeaker in the belly, is sometimes seen with early Series heads with a closed mouth, but were they also used for the unmarked early heads discussed here? None seem to have appeared on the market, yet, it would seem plausible they did. Other characteristics typical of this ﬁrst generation of bébés from the 1870’s are the type of wig and the style of the clothing, when found in original clothing. Most of these bébés originally wore a sheep-skin wig, short and curly. Often only the leather calotte remains, usually covered with later regular mohair wigs. The outﬁts are also distinctive of the fashion trends of the period. The size 5, standing 61 cm (24”), wears an aqua woolen ensemble cut from a quite simple pattern and trimmed 22

with a very discreet hand embroidery. The size 3, standing 51 cm (20”) is sporting a showy velvet chapeau decorated with silk ﬂowers matching the shade of the straight cut “robe princesse”, buttoned in the front and so typical of the late 1870’s early 1880’s. Certainly, the focus of Steiner was not so much the fashions of its dolls but rather their functionality. This company invested more in elaborating mechanisms, in offering a wide range of face molds and a diversity in the articulation of the bodies rather than dressing its dolls in order to compete with the masters in that ﬁeld, such as Jumeau and Bru. Samy Odin can be reached for any further discussion about this topic at samy.odin@noos.fr Acknowledgements: thank you to Marie-Claude Wagner and to the boutique of Musée de la Poupée-Paris for sharing their dolls for this article. Bibliography: McGonagle, D. A., The Dolls of Jules Nicolas Steiner, Hobby House Press, 1988.

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mong the pretty novelties in outer wraps, a variety of cloaks enjoyed a considerable amount of fashionable favor with the élégantes in Paris. Naming and identifying these stylish creations was a matter of no small perplexity. Designs were referred to as talma, mantle and mantlelet, tippet and bertha. Others retained the French terms, such as canezou, rotonde, sortie de bal, victorine and ﬁchu, and yet another cloak, a pèlerine. This wrap was a graceful, short cape falling just over the shoulders, sometimes with shoulder seams, describing a

Every season witnesses the introduction of some new accessory item, seemingly prettier than the preceding. Chiffonnette, a size 4 doll attributed to Huret, models this pèlerine. Made up in lush, red velvet, it is admired for its elegant simplicity and air of jauntiness.

This parure of red velvet is charming, novel and so tasteful that the most exacting cannot fail to be pleased.

… a fanciful bordering of red, silk braid laid on gently-rounded scallops.

point in back and in front, or gently rounded before and behind. All gotten up in exquisite taste, they were so numerous it was scarcely possible to find any two alike in design or garniture. These little fancies were made up in various beautiful fabrics, ranging from figured cottons and sensible summer piques to the richest of silken velvets, the most novel striped and plaided silk taffetas, and lustrous satins in tints known to be the caprice of the moment. Trimmings were as varied as the imagination of the couturier. Long fringes with netted headings, elegant laces and guipure, every manner of flounces and ruches, bows and floating ribbons, fripperies beyond description, and fantasy passementeries made up of cords and twists of silk, thick chenille and glittering beads, oft-times with pendant drops and tassels, were all employed, in turn, to ornament these favored pèlerines. The pèlerine featured here, made up in a rich, plush red velvet, is a most fashionable affair of the kind brought out in the best maisons in Paris. Its elegance consists chiefly in the manner in which it is trimmed; a pattern of scallops is enriched by the lavish addition of intricate, red silk braid. The pèlerine is short, reaching to just below the shoulders, and is nicely rounded both in front and in back. It follows the graceful lines of the capeline offered in last month’s issue, the two making a charming parure, destined to meet with great success. Nothing could be easier to create than this little affair. There are no seams or darts to contend with, the fit created by the over-all shape of the pattern, similar somewhat to a deep, round collar. As on the matching capeline, the braid is stitched along the raw, unfinished edges of the scallops, continuing up the front opening to the neckline. A facing of coordinating fabric or lining finishes the neckline. A hook and a loop, positioned near the edge, ensure a tight closure at the neckline of the pèlerine. The choice of wraps and outerwear always occupied a prominent place among the requirements of every trousseau. This red velvet pèlerine is altogether the prettiest affair of the season.

La Poupée Modèle, the well-known French children’s magazine, featured in the November, 1868, issue a pattern for “… a pèlerine with double collars, that you can make from white woolen cloth that is pinked out along the edges. This pèlerine is tucked up in the back by a rosette, also made from the pinked wool. It is a nice winter garment for dolls from a good home… To close the top in front, there are two small motherof-pearl buttons, one on the tab, and the other sewn to the pèlerine itself. Across from the button on the tab, there is a small buttonhole.”

A pattern for this charming, little pèlerine was included in the January, 1869, issue. “This pèlerine, depending on which fabric with which it will be made, could serve Mademoiselle Lily as a protective garment against the chilliness of the evening, or as an evening cape for summer parties. In the first case, it is made of gray fabric, dotted with black and white, and will be lined with red wool flannel or cashmere. The ruffled hood will also be lined in red. For an evening cape, you will make it out of woolen cloth, white flannel or cashmere, and you will line it in blue, cherry red, or pink. The hood is lined in the same color, and a braid in pink, blue, or cherry red will affix this hood to the back of the pèlerine.” This pattern being very versatile, suggestions were given for making it up in other fabrics, thus creating pretty cloaks for different social occasions. “You could make it entirely in white and use gold braid for the trim,--- or just as well, you could edge the white fabric all around in black. Better still, you could make the pèlerine in black and white stripes, and you would still line it in red; so then it would no longer be an evening cape, but rather a traveling cloak or a beach cape.”

The following year, in November, 1870, the magazine offered a pattern for a ravishing “sorti de bal, or evening cape, made of white cashmere, embroidered in running stitches and chain stitches in silk embroidery ﬂoss, and bordered with swans-down, for doll no. 4. You can eliminate the embroidery and only put on the swans-down. Or better yet, you can eliminate the swans-down and be pleased with ornamenting it with a rufﬂe of pink, sky blue, cherry red, or even gold piping or soutache… This evening cape would also be pretty in poppy red or light blue cashmere. Then you would embroider it entirely in black or white, or better yet, in black and gold… The hood is decorated completely with swans-down, and is completed with two pretty tassels of white silk.”

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Fanciful, red silk braid is sewn on the unﬁnished edge of the scallops, continuing up the front opening to the neckline.

The bottom edge on the glazed cotton facing is turned under and basted, then stitched to right side the neckline. 27

Turning to the inside, tiny stitches, so as not to be seen on the right side, ﬁnish the facing.

FABRIC AND TRIM Fabric 12” X 12” Small scrap for facing Silk braid 1 yard 6” One hook and loop.

A hook and loop are sewn inside close the front opening. Positioned close to the edge, they ensure a tight closure.

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Colorful Composition Novelty Dolls by Ursula R. Mertz

Photos by Otto Mertz and Christopher Partridge

n the early decades of the twentieth century, children did not receive as many toys as they do now. Christmas was the big season for playthings. Toy sellers did have to make a living during the rest of the year. One need not worry. The toy trade was quite clever and successful with their offerings of novelty dolls for all kinds of occasions that would appeal to children. The following three dolls were sold by the Averill Manufacturing Co. of New York City. The Averills participated vigorously, offering dolls made for special purposes. In the early years, the company bought dolls from E. I. Horsman, Effanbee etc. and dressed them to sell. It does not take a lot of imagination to guess the occasion for which the first doll seen here was dressed. It was obviously offered for St. Patrick’s Day. The green felt pants were fashioned in the shape of a four-leaf clover. A beige felt blouse is laced in front and a belt of the same color and green cap complete the outfit. This doll was supplied by the Horsman Company and sold after 1914. From about 1915 on until the late 1920’s, Georgene Averill’s Dutch and Indian children were very popular. As a rule the Indians were dressed in shades from beige to brown and green and their garments decorated with colorful beads. The Dutch children, however, were always outfitted in delightfully colorful, nontraditional felt costumes. In the 1916 Butler Brothers catalog the Dutch children were called Neutrality Kids. Whatever the reason for the name, one can well imagine that a display of these colorful characters would have attracted young children. It is not too difficult to find some of these dolls in original condition in today’s collector market. Even if they have lost their tags, one can easily identify them by the style of their felt clothes, particularly the blouses. They were always simply styled with cut-on sleeves, laced in front and tucked into the skirt for the girls or pants for the boys. Yet, one can find early examples that deviate Group of Dutch and Indian children. Note the Indian girl in the middle of the picture, wearing a pink top. Most Indians were dressed in earth colors.

slightly from this design and are fun to look for. In 1910, the Horsman Company had introduced the Campbell Kids created by Grace Drayton. To this day, the Kids are popular and well known. At the time, the Averills dressed a brown skinned Campbell Kid in a green and yellow Dutch costume. Her blouse was not tucked into the skirt but gently rounded in front and back. At the neck, two holes were punched to hold the green bow. The back of the jacket was also decorated with a bow. Under the top, a green felt bib was pinned to her skirt. When ordinarily cotton underwear was used for these dolls, a piece of felt applied like a diaper served this function here. The doll has her original Madame Hendren tag. The next Dutch girl dressed in blue blouse and pink cap was outfitted with matching felt bloomers, which are gathered to the leg with pink felt bows. Her blouse and pleated skirt were styled in the usual manner. But her Dutch cap shows an extra feature. When usually the front is cut straight, hers is gently curved and comes to a point in the middle of the forehead. Two holes have been punched to hold a bunch of flowers. She is wearing real wooden shoes. They are held in place on the sides with stickpins into the foot. (There is not evidence that the previous girl ever had wooden shoes.) This doll can be seen in the 1915 Effanbee catalog in white dress and hair bow and called Betty Bounce. Rear view of the Easter is a time of bunnies, chicks and ducklings. What child same doll, showing would not have loved to receive special styling of the a pink plush bunny in her basket jacket and felt bow. of goodies? The Easter bunny shown here was outfitted with a doll’s head. Two drill holes in the top of the head made it possible to tie on the plush bunny ears. This Easter bunny is 10.5” tall (without ears), is not marked, The head was made of glue base and is not jointed in any composition and, therefore, dates manufacturer unknown. from around 1915. The maker of this toy is unknown. Springtime brings the circus to town with its animals, clowns and acrobats. Kids surely would have been begging their parents to buy a memento at the circus like the white face clown shown here. He features a special mechanism in his chest. When depressed the arms holding the cymbals come together and clang away. What fun to operate that and make a lot of noise! The Dutch girl in blue jacket Fourth of July celebrations, of course, would bring forth dolls and pink cap is marked with the number 72. She is in patriotic dress. One of these is seen here. This pouty looking illustrated in the 1915 Effanbee baby was sold by the Effanbee Company around 1915. His catalog in a white dress and name is Baby Grumpy. Of course, a baby has to have a wide named Betty Bounce. Her blue brimmed sun hat to be taken outside. This hat completes the felt bloomers were gathered with a pink felt bow. outfit to perfection! The Effanbee label was used to close the jacket in front. Felix the Cat has been one of my favorite cartoon characters for a long time. I was aware that the Schoenhut Company of This handsome clown is 14” tall Philadelphia had been offering him for sale in several sizes. and marked on his head: N. D. Their toys are made of wood. Being a collector of composition Co. He features a wooden body, dolls, I was very happy to recently locate a 13” Felix the Cat arms and legs and is all original including his cymbals. made of composition. The maker of this toy is not known. The Dutch girl in green/ yellow outfit is 13” tall, and has black “sewn in” boots.

This 12” Effanbee Baby Grumpy is in all original condition. Collection of Judy Johnson.

Rear view of Baby Grumpy, showing his coat tails decorated with two buttons.

Felix’s creator, Pat Sullivan, (1887-1933) had copyrighted a prototype of Felix in 1917, called “The Tail of Thomas the Kat.” Felix became famous the world over in silent animated cartoons, and all kinds of merchandise appeared on the market, among them toys and even stuffed dolls. Pat Sullivan was quoted as having said: “I made the cat and the cat made me.” Mr. Sullivan was hesitant to venture into sound. By 1928, Felix the Cat was given serious competition by Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse, who was appearing in animated cartoons with sound. This brings us to our next cartoon character. With his big round ears, big shoes and white gloves, it is assumed that this 12” figure is Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse. There are no identification marks on him. He may have had a paper sticker, just like Felix the Cat. I would love to hear from readers if someone has more information on this appealing character. Up for discussion are two more animal dolls. Very little is known about them. What special occasion might they have been made for? I have owned the handsome cat in brown plush outfit and black boots for a long time. The dog of identical construction and outfit is a rather recent acquisition. Obviously, they were designed as a pair. This eliminates guessing that the cat had something to do with the “Puss and Boots” character. For both dolls, head and boots were made from the early glue base composition. After 1910 and for quite some years, dolls with human heads and plush bodies were popular. They were outfitted in identical fashion as our cat and dog pair: A piece of plush was fastened at the waist with a leather belt. In addition, a plush collar was pinned on at the neck. One or two of these have been seen with matching plush caps. Our cat and dog came without collars. The collars seem essential to hide the stitching at the neck. Does anyone have more information on these rare and handsome characters?

This mouse figure is 12” tall, and we assume that it is Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse.

13” Felix the Cat. The paper label on his chest reads: “Felix.” A paper label on his foot reads: “Felix//Copyright: 19.22.24//By Pat Sullivan//Pat. Applied For.” His arms are strung with a steel spring. In this picture Felix’s giant “pipe cleaner” tail -(bushy yarn with wire core)- can be seen. With knees bent and tail held up high, he seems ready to spring into action.

This 14” tall brown cat features a composition head and black composition boots. He is jointed at shoulders and hips and is in all original condition. His open/closed mouth shows off white teeth. Five black whiskers were handsomely painted.

The companion dog with floppy ears is also 14” tall and of identical construction. For both animals, a fur collar probably is missing. It would complete their “jackets.” 33

George LeClerc by Susan Grimshaw

f you collect Tynietoy for any length of time, sooner or later you are going to encounter the work and reputation of George LeClerc. A long-time employee of the Tynietoy Company of Providence, RI, LeClerc worked for founders Marion Perkins and Amey Vernon from the company’s inception around 1920 and he was likely the convalescent WWI veteran mentioned as their first employee in the November 1920 issue of The Ladies’ Home Journal. George Henri LeClerc was born in New Bedford, MA in 1894. He attended the city’s Sacred Heart School before enlisting in the US Army in 1915. After his honorable discharge in 1919 he wound up working for Tynietoy. While living in Providence, he did some course work at the Rhode Island School of Design and it may have been there that he honed his very fine drafting skills. While noted Rhode Island artist Sidney Burleigh has received much of the credit for the beautiful designs of the Tynietoy Co. beginning in 1923, many of the familiar shapes and patterns that make Tynietoy so readily identifiable were already in production by 1922. Several years ago I purchased an entire collection of early Tynietoy furniture from a man in Pennsylvania who had inherited it along with correspondence from Marion Perkins dated in 1922. The furniture had been sent to his mother’s uncle, a Mr. Rippon in New York City, as examples of their products while the letter asked the recipient if he could build 50 Christmas creches for them. The letter referred to earlier correspondence where Miss Perkins had asked his advice on paint suppliers. The sample furniture and the accompanying price list were then sent to Mr. Rippon’s niece in

A small, unfurnished roombox with restrained but typical architectural features found in LeClerc roomboxes. The Georgian paneled door is nicely scaled and the floor features a relatively simple design. Many of his roomboxes are more elaborate. (Photo courtesy Libby Goodman)

This photo of George LeClerc dates to a 1963 newspaper article and shows him holding a very typical Chippendale chair in the larger scale he liked to use after his tenure with Tynietoy. (Used with permission from the New Bedford Standard-Times, Bob Unger, ed.)

LeClerc roomboxes are typically finished on the outside with a textured plaster coat simulating brick or stonework, although plain wooden exteriors have also been found. In this example, an elaborate parquetry pattern can be seen on the floor inside. Some boxes have flat roofs or are left open; this one is more “finished” than usual.

This furnished roombox was owned by the late Carolyn Sunstein and she added many items to make it a Christmas scene. But the chairs and table are LeClerc’s and the parquet floor, wall paneling and chunky fireplace are very typical. Note that these Tynietoy-scale chairs have painted seats and feature backs and legs that differ from traditional Tynietoy styles. (Photo courtesy Noel Barrett Antiques & Auctions, Ltd.)

One of the signed and dated drawings from George LeClerc’s portfolio, this one from the time when he was still employed by Tynietoy. This example is in typical Tynietoy 1/12 scale and includes crisply drawn details and exact measurements. The style of chair is very similar to the mass-produced Tynietoy Chippendale chair.

George LeClerc’s widow donated six furnished roomboxes to the New Bedford Free Public Library after her husband’s death in 1972. This box is almost identical to one that was photographed for his portfolio. Many of the items look exactly like Tynietoy, including the silhouette on the left side wall. (Used with permission from the New Bedford StandardTimes, Bob Unger, ed.)

central PA where they remained in her family for 85 years. While Sidney Burleigh may have refined some of the designs for things such as the banjo clock and cradle, and improved the choice of stains and varnish on the finished pieces, the other items in the 1922 collection were already styled in the forms that were used for the next 30 years, and Mr. LeClerc may have been at least partially if not wholly responsible for them. Years after the company ceased production, another former employee recalled that Sidney Burleigh drew the “blueprints” for new designs, but is seems likely that the busy artist (who died in 1931) sketched them out and LeClerc, the highly skilled draftsman, actually drew them and made the templates and dies used to outline and then cut out the components. Certainly, he was responsible for any designs after Burleigh’s death. LeClerc’s drawings have an impressive crispness and definition that really stands out and he was proud enough of his fine drawings to sign many of them. Within a short time, LeClerc rose to become the production manager for Tynietoy and he supervised a staff that varied in number from about 15 to as many as 30 around the holidays. In addition to on-site workers, some of the work was farmed out to others, as evidenced by Miss Perkins’ previously mentioned letter. For example, former employees have stated that the lovely brass candlesticks and fireplace andirons were made outside the Tynietoy factory by Bruno Wasberg, the painted decoration on the furniture was rendered by students from RISD while curtains and bedding were crafted by ladies working at home. During the 1920’s and 1930’s when the bulk of Tynietoy products were manufactured, the company suffered various financial crises and wealthy friends of the misses Perkins and Vernon were summoned to help keep the company afloat. Former employees recalled that at one time, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller personally financed the payroll. In 1938, the ladies decided to bring in outside expertise to manage the company and the new regime did not sit well with George LeClerc. He decided to leave and went out on his own. What a difficult decision that must have been to leave the

LeClerc’s portfolio features numerous examples of black and white photographs of fully furnished roomboxes he created. All the photographs feature this sort of dramatic lighting and many recognizable Tynietoy forms can be found. This particular box is very reminiscent of Mrs. Thorne’s 18th century Connecticut parlor with its tombstone paneling and cross-braced lower door panels. We presume that LeClerc was familiar with, and perhaps inspired by her iconic rooms. This particular style settee and chairs were not produced by Tynietoy. LeClerc’s drawings for the settee and chairs shown in the roombox with tombstone paneling. He created the pattern for the settee by carefully gluing three chair drawings together!

Another LeClerc roombox features built-in bookcases and replicas of the Tynietoy Hepplewhite chair. The demi-lune table on the left is slightly different from the Tynietoy example because it has a molded edge. Many Tynietoy accessories decorate this roombox including an F.W. Gerlach tea service and coffee urn, jardinière, and even an umbrella stand.

I have owned several LeClerc chairs over the years. The front legs are typically straight and fluted, but this chair is a little unusual for its dimensional cabriole legs. As Tynietoy collectors know, the Tynietoy Chippendale chairs are famous for their somewhat awkwardly “flat” cabriole legs, so LeClerc’s more realistic versions can seem very satisfying in comparison.

place where he had worked for so many years while the nation was still struggling to emerge from the Great Depression. But LeClerc persevered and gradually produced a notable volume of miniature furniture and numerous small roomboxes for displaying them. Oddly, many (but not all) of the designs he executed were identical to those produced by the Tynietoy Company. He may have felt entitled to use the designs for his own business if he did, in fact, design them himself. Some of the signed drawings in my possession date from 1934 while he was still a Tynietoy employee, and it is also worth noting that the impressed stamp used by Tynietoy to identify their products underwent a major change after LeClerc left. The mark was altered to say Tynietoy Inc, Prov R.I., TM REG, meaning the trademark had been registered with the Patent Ofﬁce. Apparently, prior to the 1938 reorganization, Tynietoy had not patented their designs or trademark! The fact that LeClerc continued to use the same designs with impunity for decades afterwards would seem to support this theory. LeClerc skillfully publicized his work with prominent exhibits at New England banks and department stores such as the New Bedford Five Cents Savings Bank, Jordan Marsh in Boston and the Outlet Company in Providence where the company’s VP for Publicity estimated some 30,000 people viewed the exhibit titled “Made in Providence” for approximately two weeks in March of 1946. The display of twenty furnished roomboxes was promoted as “the most extensive collection of miniature furniture known in existence” and was further touted

A photograph of one of the twelve sample boards which were included in the traveling display. The size of the samples matches the larger scale chairs most commonly found by collectors.

as “a sampling of the thousands of units that have been produced by Mr. LeClerc”. Did George LeClerc really produce “thousands of units”? The language of the publicity package may have encompassed the work he also did while employed at Tynietoy, but he did seem to be responsible for a prodigious output on his own. He had a stamp made with his cursive signature for marking larger pieces, but many of the chairs for which he may be best known went unsigned. Yet they are very recognizable for the crisp quality of their outlines and, in the larger examples, the hand-carved embellishments. When he crafted chairs, LeClerc worked in several scales and some of his smaller chairs are actually more faithful to 1/12 scale than Tynietoy’s were. He is perhaps best known for the larger scale chairs that are closer to 1/8 scale. His typical Chippendale chairs measure about 6” tall and look like they were made for Barbie or Cissette. Because he preferred to work in mahogany or walnut, his chairs are sometimes mistaken for older antiques. I once attended an auction where two of his chairs had been tossed into a poorly catalogued box lot, and when they came to the podium, the cataloguing “expert” jumped up before the bidding audience to inform everyone that those two chairs were “period’. Well yes, they were; the “period” was probably the 1940’s. LeClerc applied painted ﬁnishes to many of his Tynietoy-scale chairs: usually just a solid enamel color on the seats, but sometimes he glued an appropriately scaled fabric to them as he did on the larger chairs. That fabric seat cover is often the clue collectors go by when searching for the artist’s work. LeClerc died in September of 1972. Today, his furniture seldom commands the sort of prices that original Tynietoy furniture does and is not as actively sought, but his

This larger scale ribbon-back chair features a light maple stain and a distinctive crisply cut back. The seat is also typical in that it is attached to the seat with a single brad. Unlike many of his Chippendale chairs that have been documented, this back does not have any dimensional carving. This is one of the more frequently encountered versions of LeClercâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chippendale chairs and it can easily be matched to his sample board. It features the typically straight fluted legs and an appropriate patterned damask upholstered seat.

A similar chair with different crest rail, also documented on a sample board. This example shows wear to the seat and the attaching brad is clearly visible. This was one of the chairs an uninformed auctioneer enthusiastically described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;periodâ&#x20AC;?, much to my annoyance, and that erroneous comment sent the cost of the box lot soaring.

LeClerc’s display at Jordan Marsh’s flagship store in Boston included twenty furnished roomboxes. The twelve large sample boards hanging above them showcased the tremendous variety of chair styles he replicated. The portfolio includes photographs of every sample board.

LeClerc had an ink stamp of his personal signature and he used it to label his drawings, photos of his work, and to mark his larger pieces of furniture, such as this double laundry sink and sleigh bed. Most known examples of his chairs have seats too small to accommodate the stamp underneath, so they are seldom marked in any way at all. PHOTO CREDIT: CAROL STEVENSON

These 1/12 scale LeClerc chairs provide a good example of the upholstered seats so typical of his chairs. Unpadded, they have been covered with a pretty cotton calico. 42

roomboxes tend to have greater appeal. They are typically finished with far more detail than any individual rooms in an authentic Tynietoy house. Many of his roomboxes feature builtin cupboards, paneled doors, raised paneling on the walls, planked or parquet floors and unless they have an open top, the ceilings are usually equipped with a single small bulb with either a paper or plastic shade. The quality of workmanship does not compare favorably with something as architecturally correct as a Thorne room, but they do have a certain charm. The roomboxes, which may be found with or without his furniture, are popular in part because as Tynietoy houses are comparatively rare and take up a fair bit of room when a collector does find one, a LeClerc roombox is more easily accommodated and makes a nice display for “homeless” Tynietoy furniture. Most of the photos shared here are from an archival collection of his newspaper clippings and a leatherettebound portfolio stamped with his name. In addition to many private collections, his work and many documents are among the holdings of the New Bedford Free Public Library and the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, MA.

A Study of Similar China and Parian Molds By Fred Olson

Photos 1-2: Heads dating to the late 1850’s, early 1860’s. Although there is a considerable difference in size, both heads show marked similarities.

he year was 1965 and in the upper Midwest, Minneapolis-St. Paul to be exact, a pimple faced teenage kid was pouring over antique books and price guides in a quest to know everything he could about Carnival Glass. That kid was me and at that time Woman’s Day magazine would run articles on antiques under such titles “Dictionary of Carnival Glass.” Now you are all wondering just what does Carnival Glass have to do with dolls? Well nothing really but also everything for in January 1965 Woman’s Day printed “Dictionary of Dolls” featuring the doll collection of pioneer collector Doris Hupp. After trying to buy Carnival Glass on my allowance I switched to a growing fascination in antique dolls and I still have that original magazine to this very day! Back at that time there was little to almost no information about dolls or doll collecting save the very few books by Eleanor St. George. Many collectors had to rely on basic skills such as just going to every antique show (there were no doll shows around the Midwest at that time) or stumbling on things at estate and garage sales. My passion started with molded hair china dolls, an infatuation that has never gone away all these many years of collecting. One of the most common theories then was that European makers had simply used molds in the 19th century over and over again for all types of dolls such as the Parian-type bisque heads, china heads, and

even papier mache heads. The only problem I have found with this theory is the dolls themselves do not testify to the validity of that statement. Today with all the new information coming out of Germany since the fall of the Iron Curtain we know that molds may have been used at times to make identical items of either china or unglazed bisque. But the sheer variety and multiplicity in variations of doll hairstyles just does not support the speculation that molds were commonly used universally for many varieties of doll heads. Nevertheless, some, though by no means all, were duplicates or “sister” dolls, obviously the same and in some cases even the same size. Starting with the earlier heads our ﬁrst two are from the late 1850’s to the 1860’s period. In photo 1 we have the china head and photo 2 is the parian-type bisque head. Notice how they are extremely similar in the way the curls mold to the head; the left side with double curls and the right with a little ﬂip up on the temple. The blond obviously shows better as she has no glaze to “smooth” out the mold features. Also the paint work is somewhat different in the hair on both dolls and the neck is slightly longer on the blond. Besides the fact that the heads are vastly different in size, the blond being only 2-½” tall and the china about 4”, one can still see where the factory was using the similar molds for different doll types.

Photos 3-4: The mold for this classic “Civil War” hairstyle in china and parian is nearly identical.

Photos 5-6: These heads show such marked similarities; they might have been made from the same mold.

Photos 7-8: One can always see finer details in the unglazed (parian) doll head. 46

Photo 3 shows one of the easiest to find dolls in either china or parian. This is the classic 1860’s style with lots of sausage curls around the back, the so-called “Civil War” hairstyle. This is a large head, easily 6” tall and with beautiful details. Compare that to her sister in photo 4, also 6” tall and with the very desirable caramel colored hair. She shows more modeling as the fine lines in her hair and her chin show but with their similarity of modeling both could have come from exactly the same mold. Photo 5 is a more fancy hairstyle known as the “Countess Dagmar,” one of my favorites in an 1860’s molded hair doll. Comparing her to the parian in photo 6 shows incredible similarities in modeling such as the lower lip, placement of ears and piercing, and the upswept hair on both sides of the heads. Even though there were many of these doll heads made with other variations including a parian I have with rare brown painted eyes, these two even being the same height of over 6” could easily have been right out of the same mold. In this case it is fun to speculate that one doll, say the first one, came out and went over to be glazed while the second one came out and went off to just be fired and painted! We can pretend! Photo 7 is another unusual 1860’s lady head in china while her counterpart in photo 8 is again a caramel hair parian. Since these are both smaller heads at about 3-¼,” you will naturally see the better details of hairstyle in the unglazed doll. Still it is unmistakable to see the exacting comparison of the two especially when placing them together. The next two, photos 9 and 10 are not exactly identical to each other in every way, but this fact is more prevalent in the visual effect of the painting differences. Also the size in this case does matter as the parian is a full 6” tall head while the china is just over 3” tall. Both have the ribbons in the hair; both are the Alice type hairstyle of the 1860’s period; both have similar necks and rounded faces. However the parian has better modeling with more detail of ears and hair combing. The china has less “lift” to the hair especially in

the back, and the ears are not as well exposed. This is also attributed to the fact that the painter seems to have been having a “bad paint day” when you notice that the entire hairline seems to be a little crooked from one side of the head to the other! Still they are a true example of similar heads made in different mediums. Photos 11 and 12 show one of my favorite examples of similar doll heads. They are both 4-¾”, both with the same tiny ear modeling, both have the same upswept circa 1870’s style hairdo with a comb in the front on each head. The necks are similar, the cheeks are similar, and they are both a little on the more crude side in their overall feel of the quality of the porcelain. With the exception of the bisque showing more mold details than, naturally, the china would, the only other differences are the brown eyebrows on the parian and the pierced ears of the china. Are these from the exact same mold? Could be! By now we are into the latter middle part of the 19th century with one of my favorite dolls, the so-called “Dolly Madison” type hair style. Actually modeled after a Victorian child type hairdo, this doll head had erroneously been labeled “Dolly Madison” very early on in doll collecting circles, perhaps even as early as the 1920’s. While it by no means resembles that famous lady of our American history, it is indeed a label that all collectors of china and parian type dolls recognize immediately on sight. The china example in photo 13 has beautifully molded black hair and surprisingly deep curls. The parian example (photo 14) is in the desirable caramel colored hair and similar exquisite details, though a slightly fatter neck from the china. Actually this is one of three hair style examples referred to as the “Dolly Madison” hairstyle, the others having slight variations with ribbons molded in the hair as these two also do (look closely at the parian head). Our journey continues with the childlike dolls starting to “creep” more commonly into the market as the century wore on. The china head (photo 15) is an exact copy of the last

Photos 9-10: Although sharing many of the same features, painting differentiates these two heads as well as details in molding. Notice the parian’s well-defined ears.

Photos 11-12: There are differences in painting, but these two may be from the same mold.

Photos 13-14: These examples show the popular “Dolly Madison” hairstyle, prevalent in the late 1800’s. 47

Photos 15-16: The so-called “flat top” hairstyle was popular in the 1890’s.

Photos 17-18: Although both dolls have heavy bangs, the parian example shows fine modeling and nice detail.

Photos 19-20: Also from the 1890’s are these two examples with similar modeling. The bisque example is a marked ABG.

doll found in my grandmother’s trunk when I started collecting dolls. Hers is too badly damaged to be photographed, but I know that she, born in 1885, was given her doll at the age of 5, which places it at 1890. This example is also from that date and the bisque example (photo 16) shows more flattening out in the curls of the hair while the round face and squat neck remain the same on both doll heads. Now we come to one of the easiest to match up; the so-called “bang” or “bangs” china head doll. Most all examples, as in this case, are labeled with the number 1000 making these heads marked ABG dolls. The china example (photo 17) is a tiny size with fine details especially being only 2” from bottom of the shoulder plate to the top of her head. The much larger parian type head (photo 18), also marked 1000, is well modeled and defined and you can see nice details in this 6-¼” head in the hair and facial molding. A similar squat neck and rounded face also show in both dolls. The next one is a boy example (photo 19), also from this late period. The china shows fine modeling but as you see the glaze naturally smoothes out most of the details in the hair. To me this is a softening that makes china dolls so appealing. The bisque version (photo 20) shows slightly more detail and the back has the numbers 1064#3/0 which are obliterated from the glaze on the china. This example makes it a true marked ABG! We are now down to the turn of the century with the most common doll heads. This fine blond haired china (photo 21) is one of those late century examples made for many years and in varying degrees of finesse and execution. Often dressed as either a boy or a girl you can see the fine modeling and exposed ears. Some have that characteristic, some do not have any ears showing at all. The bisque version (photo 22) is beautifully done with the same rounded cheeks and exposed ears but the curls are also more rounded out and not as “peaked” on each side as you will find in most china versions. Picture 23 is the last of the line so to speak and the one you can find the easiest of all china dolls. Often called the “Godey” head, it is also referred to as the “low brow”, the “common” china, and in some cases I have even heard it

called the “high brow” china. These are the obvious Hertwig doll heads found all over and in many variations of good, fair, and even poor painting work. Our china has beautiful modeling in the curls and finely tinted cheeks. Compare that to the bisque example (photo 24) which has the outside of the lip painting fuller; the only variation on these heads is the collar round the neck of the bisque head. Finally I have a real treat as these heads came to me from totally different sources and at different times. It was not until the second doll, the china (photo 25) was purchased that I really looked close and found them to be EXACTLY the same head, same size, and mostly the same paint work. They have a “Kate Greenaway” style and so we indeed did use those patterns when dressing these dolls. Cotton was the best choice, but identification has been almost impossible. Both even have the exact same numbers, “136” in the back but the china is followed by “0 N” while the bisque head (photo 26) is followed by “2/0 N,” the only other difference is the bisque has a shoulder plate with no holes molded for sewing to the body while the china head does. Otherwise they are the exact same height, same modeling, and with few exceptions like the eyes on the bisque head, almost the same painting style. If these two weren’t made in side by side molds, I don’t know what others could have been. While there seem to be a lot of dolls represented, do remember that out of the possible hundreds of molded hair dolls I have only placed before you twenty-six examples that are similar, and in a few instances, possible duplicates in both china and bisque. Also remember that not all of these heads can be labeled as true parian type heads. Dolls numbered 26 and 24 are the late, white, so-called stone bisque version doll heads; numbers 16, 20, and 22 would be called fine bisque style, while number 18 is a questionable fine bisque or parian type. The doll in picture 12 in real life is itself almost a crude and rough parian type head even though it is the early white, no tint version of the product. So get out your dolls and compare. Then go out looking, as I do, for more. Half the fun in doll collecting is the ever present hunt and you never know just when you’ll turn up that next example crying out at first glance; “PLEASE! Take me home with you!

Photos 21-22: These turn of the century dolls have similar hairstyles and modeling, but are definitely not from the same mold.

Photos 23-24: This pair shows the “low brow” hairstyle, with slight differences in painting and a collar around the bisque head version.

Photos 25-26: Early 20th century examples in the style of Kate Greenaway, they are very likely from the same mold. All dolls from the Olson/Nelson collection • Photos courtesy Pierre Dutertre. www.dutertre2.com

Milady’s Vanity by Jan Peterson photos Elwyn Peterson

Toilette sets for bebes, both large and small, make morning ablutions a breeze.

A tiny sample tin from 1911 for glove powder. It is not quite 3” tall and is still full.

omen (closely watched and imitated in play by their young daughters) have sought to improve upon nature from the beginning of time. Makeup has even been found among the “essentials” needed for a happy afterlife in Egyptian tombs. Apparently, being resurrected was still no guarantee one’s second self would be an improvement on the original! During the last half of the nineteenth century and first quarter of the twentieth, girls played house, played dress-ups and tried to emulate all the activities they saw their mothers doing. Of course, this included applying makeup and trying different hairdos as part of their playtime. The lucky French fashion dolls who belonged to these young ladies were provided with all the “essentials” needed to be more attractive– truly unnecessary, as their perfect features were permanently baked into the bisque of their faces… Nevertheless, just as flawless Barbie has miniaturized beauty paraphernalia to “improve” her face, antique French dolls possessed beautifully made wood and marble doll vanities loaded with the toy versions of all the cosmetics young girls of the past watched their mothers use. In French, the word la toilette, means all that is necessary to present the best version of one’s self to the world. Bathing, grooming, perfuming and choosing the perfect outfit from the skin out, were considered some of the most important things a woman of the merchant and upper classes had to do during her day. Dolls were, Antique echantillons (samples) of scents and and always have been, more than 52

powders are a lovely addition to the vanity.

An 1880’s dolly vanity box. (closed and open)

Antique samples make it possible to supply your fashion lady with everything she needs to be magnifique.

Antique salt dishes make lovely display trays.

Antique stickpins and a tiny holder make perfect hatpins for your fashion doll’s chapeaux.

A circa 1870 French hardwood vanity is loaded with items to keep your fashion doll looking lovely.

Even dolls had ivory purse scenters! The lid unscrews so dolly can place a bit of cotton daubed with her favorite perfume inside.

just toys to entertain children. They have always served as important teaching tools. Little girls in the France of the past diligently laced up corsets, used miniature buttonhooks to secure bottines, carefully coiffed mohair wigs and powdered tiny bisque noses to insure their fashion doll was presentable. Like all the accessories, from underwear to furniture, the trousseaux of les poupées de mode furnish twenty-ﬁrst century doll collectors with miniature time capsules of the customs of the past. French fashion dolls ﬁrst appeared on the toy scene around the time of the American Civil War. The ideals of feminine beauty were changing from an aura of robust good health, rosy cheeks and a tendency toward plumpness, to the fragile beauty of literary icons like the consumptive Camille. In fact, many historians feel the widespread presence of tuberculosis in the general populations of both Europe and the United states contributed to the Just like their people sized counterparts, wash-up sets were available for the tiniest of dolls as well as fashionable lady dolls. 53

Combs and brushes of every shape and size were made for dolls.

ideal of a deathly pale visage with glassy eyes and cheeks blushed from fever, rather than the sun. Women often went to such extremes as “enhancing” their complexions with potentially deadly chemicals, such as arsenic and lead, to achieve the desired ghostly effect they considered so attractive. (We may laugh at this on our way to the tanning salon, whose long-term effects are just as questionable!). Dolls were furnished with face powder packaged in lovely containers made of cardboard embellished with metallic Dresden papers and Victorian scrap, bone or ivory, or even cut glass with sterling lids. Every well-bred doll also had at least one elegant houpette, a genuine swansdown powder puff with an ivory handle or ring which was used to place it in a delicate bisque hand. Tiny soaps wrapped in papier de soie, and decorated with scrap ﬂowers, hearts, or other romantic ﬂourishes, rested next to

Miniature blocks of real toilette pins and a grooming trousse for milady’s purse. 54

These lovely items were often found in etrenne sets as prizes for games such as Loto.

A tall chest of drawers in the Eastlake style holds items for milady’s toilette.

This lovely doll etrenne was a gift from a friend in Paris.

Found in England, a diminutive manicure set.

miniature tins or jars of tooth powder and doll-sized bone or ivory toothbrushes. Embossed urns for holding bath salts were often not only sold as part of milady’s toilette, they also figured as prizes to be won in toy fishpond or lottery boxed étrennes games marketed for children. Minuscule bottles of perfume, tiny manicure sets (first made of bone or ivory and, later, of celluloid) adorned dressing tables, along with a bevy of combs and brushes made of embossed metal, ivory or bone. Of course, dolls were furnished with hair combs for every occasion. Beautiful combs that resembled tiny tiaras, faux tortoise shell and ivory made sure every hair of dolly’s head remained in place.

Tiny Au Bon Marche glass lidded box containing a bone and copper manicure set and comb. The bottom of the box has the imprint of the famous French store.

Lovely presentation cards loaded with doll toilette articles were made in France in the late 19th Century.

The placement of beauty spots said much about the lady in question.

Tiny antique French Mouches de Bal (beauty spots) made for the elegant poupée.

One of the most amusing items to be found were tiny beauty spots, called mouches. During the previous two centuries, beauty spots were originally used to disguise blemishes and later evolved as a not-too -discreet means of romantic communication. By the time fashion dolls became popular, mouches were relegated to the stage or to be worn at balls. Mouches were made of lightweight fabrics such as black mousseline (from which, according to some, their name was derived), velvet or silk. They were attached with an adhesive and came in the classical round shape in three different sizes. In addition, mouches were sold in shapes from everything as fanciful as stars to fish! Although the symbolism of the placement of mouches varies, generally a mouche placed on the side of the nose indicated a lady (or a doll) was light spirited and enjoyed a good time. A mouche on the left side of the cheek indicated the lady in question was married. A mouche on the right side of the cheek announced her availability, and a mouche on the chin sent the message she was in a committed relationship, but not happy! Imagine the fun little girls had dressing their dolls in ball gowns and re-locating the mouches on the dolls’ faces to go along with the story they invented as they played. The dozens of stores in Paris that specialized in fulfilling the desires of French fashion dolls and their little mistresses were not the only source of items on a dressing table. Little sales samples called échantillons of grooming items, perfumes and cosmetics were often given out by the department stores of Paris, such as Au Bon Marché. Mothers then often passed the miniatures on to their daughters to play with. Lucky is the collector who finds these antique samples in a doll trunk found in an attic or purchased at an auction. My own grandmother was a child during the waning days of the popularity of French fashion dolls before the appearance of the bébé. Growing up on a Quaker farm in Nebraska did nothing to deter Grandma’s interest in grooming and make-up. It just made her more creative! Her dolls were powdered with flour and scented with vanilla extract when great-grandma wasn’t looking. They were also made of corncobs, rags with dried apples for heads. I can only imagine Grandma’s wonderment had she been able to visit Paris for even one day and see what little French dolls had to play with. I know that I, her granddaughter, ADORE the quest of hunting for and finding antique toy vanity items for my French ladies. 55

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his is a 14” bisque head doll with sleep eyes; she has a crude 5 piece body. She is marked with L.P.S. 5/0 on the back of her head. Can anyone help identify the maker? Catherine

recently purchased this special cloth doll with a chamois leather head, painted features and yarn hair. She is 11 inches tall, with long, stuffed fabric arms and legs. There is a roll of something stiff inside her neck to hold it in position. Her beautiful unusual clothing is all original, as I believe are the large ﬂowers sewn to her over skirt, as there is a deeper blue to the silk under them and they match her gathered pants. She has no markings that I can ﬁnd. Thinking back to the January, 2008 issue of Antique Doll Collector, I am now wondering if she could be one of the Polish Relief Dolls featured in the article by Dominique Pennegues, “French Dolls From World War One - Stefania Lazarska’s Ateliers Artistiques Polonais”? Could any of your readers help identify her and does anyone know which artist made her? Any help would certainly be appreciated. Karen

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have enjoyed this doll since my parents bought it for me when I was a young girl. I know nothing about her and have never seen another. Her hands and feet (up to knee) are bisque, her face is cloth and her hair appears human. I can’t ﬁnd a makers mark. The dress is original ﬁne lace. Is there anything you can tell me about her? Lorraine

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e asked boudoir doll expert Bonnie Groves who said described it as French boudoir doll made in the twenties or thirties. “Most had hang wrist tags, and without it, it is difﬁcult to determine the maker - but possibly Gerbs. The bisque hands and legs were used on many of the French dolls.” Bonnie Perhaps there is a doll in your collection that you and others have never seen before. Send us a high resolution photo and any information you have to antiquedoll@gmail.com (you may also send a print photo to Antique Doll Collector P.O. Box 39, East Petersburg, PA 17520). If you can identify a mystery doll, write to us at the address or email above.

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Can you name them? Very rare models of celebrity men dolls made in the 1920s/1930s from the Billie Nelson Tyrell collection include (top row left to right) George Arliss, 32” Charlie Chaplin, and Charles Lindbergh; (bottom row left to right) Harpo Marx, George Arliss in different version, W.C. Fields, and John Bunny.

The 1920s was the boom-era for boudoir or flapper dolls, and the Billie Nelson Tyrrell collection includes rare models of pressed felt such as Lenci Fadettes, as well as those of composition and wax, some identified by celebrity.

Portrait models of historical persons in original costumes will make their formal entrance for “Curtain Call” on April 9 and 10 in Los Angeles.

Among the rarest of the portrait dolls created by Martha Chase is this of George Washington, presented in his original labeled box.

Valentino as The Sheik from the firm of Lenci is one of several models of The Sheik that appear in the “Curtain Call” auction on April 9 and 10 in Los Angeles.

bisque dolls by luminary doll ﬁrms of the late 19th and early 20th century, as well as rare American dolls ranging from Izannah Walker to Schoenhut. Outstanding examples of these are included in the 500+ auction catalog titled “Curtain Call”, an apt name for these beautiful dolls taking their well-deserved bows for one more time. Billie’s dream to one day open a museum of Hollywood memorabilia has faded, and now her entire one-woman collection will be presented by Theriault’s on April 9 and 10 at public auction with literally thousands of objects ranging from the everyday to the ﬁne arts. A superb full-color catalog is available and collectors are encouraged to attend the preview and auction, or may bid absentee or enjoy live internet bidding. All of the lots are available for viewing after March 25, 2011 (visit theriaults.com and click on the button for Proxibid). The double catalog is available for $59 including postage. For more information or to order a catalog visit www.theriaults.com or call 800-6380422. To request a free color brochure call 800-638-0422 or email info@theriaults.com.

he earliest deluxe portrait bebe by Jumeau with dramatic wrap around eyes, marked 0, 15-1/2 inches, with original body, realized $14,650 at the recent Frasher auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

rare Bebe by Charles Schmitt, circa 1889, engraved 5 on the neck, with a fully articulated Jumeau body replaced by A. Gesland and wearing that label, 26 inches, with original mohair wig and pate, realized approximately $16,000 at Francois Theimer Auctions January 29.

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Happy Easter from Fritzi’s Antique Dolls

We will be at the following shows. Hope to see you there!

New Harmony Tri State Doll Sale. New Harmony, Indiana Convention Center, Sunday, April 3rd.

NADDA Doll Show and Sale, April 30th and May 1st.Embassy Suites Plaza, Kansas City MO. Sat. 10- 5, Sun. 10 - 3 Des Moines, IA Doll Show, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Saturday, May 7, 9 – 3

Dollicious Doll Sale, United Food Workers Union Hall, 876 Horace Brown Drive, Madison Heights, Michigan, Sunday, May 8th, 10 - 4 Kane County Toy & Doll Show, Randall Road, St. Charles, IL, Sunday, May 15

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15” Black Steiner “ Le Parisienne” A7, fully jointed Steiner body with original ﬁnish, nice old clothes and original wig. $2800

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Wonderful Dolls of Your Dreams are Coming For Auction This Spring and Summer, 2011 From Theriault’s Private estate and museums from England, Germany and France, and from throughout the United States will be highlighted at these wonderful auctions. Make plans to attend them all. Sunday, May 22, 2011 – Estate Doll Auction Short Hills, New Jersey at the Hilton Short Hills. June 12-13, 2011 – Estate Doll Auction on June 12th, followed by Theriault’s famous Ten2Go auction on June 13th. Annapolis, Maryland, at the Annapolis Sheraton. Sunday, July 24, 2011 – Catalogued Marquis Auction at the Hyatt in Anaheim, California. Sunday, August 28, 2011 – Estate Doll Auction At the Westin Bellevue in Seattle, Washington. And plan ahead for a late fall visit to New York as Theriault’s returns to the Waldorf-Astoria on Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20, 2011.

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Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1. - 2. 17” Rare Heubach “Einco” Googlie Toddler, huge blue side to side eyes w/lever, mint bisque, orig. wig & pate, wearing orig. gingham dress, orig. undies, ant. leather shoes & ant. straw hat. On orig. "FULLY" jointed toddler body. Desired watermelon mouth & as cute as can be. Rarely found on fully jointed toddler body & rarely found great large size. Out of my collection & you can see why. She is special & AMAZING!!! $17,500. 3. 16" S & H #908, br. p/w eyes, immaculate pale bisque, 3 sq. cut teeth, fabulous ant. mohair wig & orig. pate. Wears vintage silk & lace dress, fabulous ant. Fr. velvet hat, orig. slip, undies, orig. leather shoes & silk socks. On orig. early 8 ball jointed st. wrist chunky body. Made for French trade & it shows. Absolutely STUNNING!!! $3350. 4. 24” S & H #1249 “Santa”Child, cornflower bl. sl. eyes, mint pale bisque, gorgeous curly ant. mohair wig orig. pate. Wears beautiful ant. batiste dress adorned w/ribbons & lace, fabulous ant. lace & ribbon bonnet, orig. pink leather shoes. On orig. S & H body. Desirable character, first out of mold modeling & incised “Santa”. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! $2395. 5. - 6. 9" All Bisque Kestner, br. glass eyes, gorgeous pale bisque, swivel neck, 4 upper teeth, orig. mohair wig & Kestner plaster pate. Wears orig. batiste & lace dress & darling set of full 2 pc undies & ant. Fr. hat. On orig. Kestner all bisque body, perfect bisque overall except minor flake in right arm stringing hole, early peg strung, blushed in all the right places, painted black boots w/blue tassels. OUTSTANDING & great large size all bisque. Only…$4995. 7. - 8. 8" Kestner Pouty, immaculate early pale bisque, br. sl. eyes, feathered brows, orig. mohair wig. Wears darling ant. Fr. silk dress, orig. undies, orig. leather shoes & socks, great silk hat. On orig. early Kestner st. wrist body, jointed knees. Very pouty mouth. Absolutely adorable in a great teeny cabinet size!! $4250. 9. 4 3/4" All Bisque Bye-Lo Baby in Carriage, hazel sl. eyes, mint bisque overall, painted hair, "swivel neck", on orig. bent limb all bisque baby body w/label on chest, full incised mark on back. Wears orig. diaper & incl. ant. baby carriage w/orig. satin pillow. Adorable package & at a GREAT price. An absolute DARLING!!! $775. 10. 20” S & H #570 Child, blue sl. eyes, perfect bisque, orig. mohair wig & orig. pate. Wears orig. silk & lace dress & ant. Fr. hat. On orig. S & H body & she is ADORABLE!!!! $895. 11. - 12. 16” JDK “Hilda” Baby #245, mint pale bisque, 2 upper teeth, outlined lips, blue sl. eyes, full molded tongue, ant. mohair wig & orig. Kestner plaster pate, wearing orig. baby gown, beautiful ant. wool baby jacket w/silk embroidery & ant. Fr. lace & silk ribbon bonnet. On her orig. Kestner baby body. She has the best of the Hilda faces & full incised head markings, incl. incised "Hilda" name. DARLING!!! $2500. 13. - 14. 14” Tete Jumeau #4 Bebe, immaculate bisque, huge bulging brown p/w eyes, luscious long lashes, orig. mohair wig, plus fabulous xtra ant. mohair wig & orig. cork pate, has head coil still intact. Wears orig. Jumeau dress, orig. undies, orig. ant. Fr. shoes & socks & fabulous Fr. ant. silk hat. Fully “signed” head with full red Jumeau stamp & on orig. fully “signed” Jumeau body. Tremendous presence, you can see her from across a room. A STUNNING beauty!!! $5500.

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A very pretty 30" S&H 1079 with creamy bisque original body with original finish all in excellent condition. $975

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17-1/2” Poupee Parisienne which we attribute to the Jumeau ﬁrm. What makes this doll especially wonderful is her unique look – the look we refer to as the “Simonne face,” due to it being the face one typically sees on a stamped Maison Simonne body as this doll is. What makes this ﬁne example even more wonderful is her original trousseau. Details include a perfect bisque head and shoulderplate with attractive coloring, especially wonderful lip and brow painting, deep blue spiral-detailed eyes, pierced-through ears and a lovely, very full light brown human hair wig. On a classic kid leather body that is in good condition showing normal wear and the Simonne stamp, she is presented here wearing her equestrienne ensemble that is complete with its stylish hat. In addition, she will arrive with six dresses/ ensembles that will provide a variety of looks, plus marvelous accessories, shoes and undergarments. A spectacular presentation for an equally spectacular doll. $18,500.

MAY 2011 Volume 14, Number 4

THE BIRTH OF THE POUPÉE HURET by François Theimer When Miss Huret introduced her groundbreaking creation, it was after long reﬂection and study of children’s playtime.

by Bodil P. Meleney, daughter of the artist Who better to relate the history of this talented doll-maker than her daughter. As a little girl, the author spent countless hours in her mother’s atelier.

About The Cover

Our cover is a lovely early painted eye Huret, the very same doll which graces the cover of The Huret Book by François and Danielle Theimer. The esteemed researcher, François Theimer, discusses the period during which Mademoiselle Adélaïde Calixte Huret ran the company and her revolutionary innovations that impacted the doll industry. Cover Photo © François Theimer

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THE HISTORY OF RØNNAUG PETTERSSEN DOLLS

THE LEGACY OF MARGARET WOODBURY STRONG

by Judith Armitstead An interview with the curator provides a new look at this world famous museum.

14 Auction Gallery

57 Emporium

52 Mystery

60 Calendar

52 News

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SIMON HALBIG: THE EARLY YEARS

by Alicia Carver A look at some of the dolls from the factory’s early years of production.

GAITHERSBURG, MD MARCH 5 & 6

A look at the March edition of this East Coast show.

A MOTHER’S DAY GREETING

by Jennifer Craft-Hurst Our passion for dolls often begins with special times shared with our mothers.

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A Rare Kestner Wax – possibly Adolf Kestner, c. 1867.What a prize in such excellent condition with original silk clothes, wig and plaster pate, no craze or repair and cabinet size too at a slender 14” tall. $450 Choice Wax Pull Toy – companion piece to above in matching silk clothes, the 6” Baby in her wicker carriage waves arms, turns head and cries! What a mint doll’s toy! $695 Discount for both.

4-1/2” Exquisite Long Curl Parian – in original silk, lace and silver mesh! Very fine arms and legs with lavender luster decoration. A jewel! $495 5” Mint Tuck Comb Wooden – great color varnish and detail! All original with label. $495

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Pink Tone Biedermeier Lady – Fascinating 15” pressed china fashion doll with original long slender porcelain arms and flat sole slippers with painted flowers! Ornate hh wig over unusual bisque tonsure and all mint including her second generation fashionable attire. $895

31” Spectacular Babyland Rag – a real showoff with her early 1890’s hand painted features on silk and the original floor length dress and leather shoes. You never see this size in this condition! True Blue Americana made in New York State. by the legendary Horsman Co. $1200

Rare All Original Wood Body China – with coiled bun! What a treasure if you love “all originals” from her miniature straw bonnet with its lace undercap to her woolen, gartered stockings and leather slippers plus five layers of historic dress incl. gloves! A prize with glazed china limbs and owner held box that kept all 9“ of her so incredibly mint! $4200

Very Rare Wax Steiner – Steiner, wax and mechanical collectors take note of this important mid 1860’s “gigoteur!” One of the earliest of Steiners, this Bebe Parlant Automatique is well preserved with the original body, wig and clothes. When wound, and at her own discretion, she turns her head, open/closes eyes, cries and may even move her limbs. A lovely, immortal doll – so historic, so important. $3,000.

Left to right: 8” Portrait Face Half Doll with mint wig and remarkable features. $495 • Biedermeier Pink Tint (see see top right right) • 21” Romantic Pink Tint 1840’s – true brown eyes, long neck, watery glaze, antique factory made body with leather boots and richly elegant gown. Mint $595 • Dollypop – factory perfect incl. leather shoes and Bruckner label. $250 / Kitty Kat Doll with label…Oakland, CA 1918, etc. Rare! $250 • 14” 1870’s Rare Wooden Shoulderhead– carved and painted shoulderhead on leather body and original clothes. Unique $650 / 12” Vermont wooden 1885, original metal limbs, jointed wood body and original clothes. $595

14” All ORIG Margaret O’Brien – rare celebrity doll by Mme Alexander, coy and demure with her dreamy eyes and lovely color, factory complete with label and lashes! Great price at only $750

Beautiful Big Girls! With perfect and gorgeous bisque, original large heads with great modeling, long uncut wigs, chunky fully jointed bodies and all fully dressed and display ready. (1) 30” Doe-eyed Bergmann by Halbig $595 (2) 30” Scarce Halbig 1260 all orig. incl. shoes $750 (3) 32” Walkure with Kestner made head. $795 (4) 30” Sultry Kestner 164 with Kestner body. $695 (5) 31” Karl Hartman the Kestner lookalike. $650

25” Rare PatsyType Baby AM 518 – fabulous 25” lifesize character with 17-1/2” cir. Head, shoe button sleep eyes, glorious bisque, tiny Patsystyle rosebud mouth, chunky bent knee toddler body too! Plus factory romper and bonnet. $695

17” Classic Bonnie Babe – the ever popular Averill Baby with the flawless and famous face in a manageable size with especially gentile complexion plus factory clothes and body. Beautiful! $750

22” SH 1299 Character – Mint, and all original, beautiful clothes and shoes, look at those “take me home” puppy dog eyes and say yes! $1100 18” Nancy Ann Style Show – factory perfect, unplayed with and crisp rich color and clear eyes, just $495. Platinum Toni – bright color, clear eyes, uncut wig, mint factory dress. $195

26” Mint Franz Schmidt & Co. – pre 1900 French trade doll with Jumeau brows, hip length original wig and a really rare special patent signed Schmidt body! $895 28" Sonneberger Prozellanfabrik 3066 These mint German compositions never craze! Life-like happiness with 16" head and glass eyes, working voice box and factory clothes! 495

26” Lifesize Marseille 980 Baby – who couldn’t love this big bundle of joy with 16” circ. head, factury wig, such innocent sweet eyes, gurgling “wgoo goo” mouth w/ bisque quiver tongue sticking way out! You have to do it! $750

19” Rare AM 266 Biscaloid – really unusual Patsy style model with glass eyes and coiled braids over her ears, quality factory dress with matching red shoes! $395Classic Patsy – no craze, factory dress and shoes. $295 Little 12” Orphan Annie – early Freundlich model, ca. 1930, no craze, plus pin! $395

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17” Superlative Kestner Bru – not enough can be said about this particular example of Kestners interpretation of the luxurious French bebe. Her immaculate complexion and compelling modeling, ice blue eyes and the iconic carved teeth between shapely closed lips render a stunningly unique poupee in the grand manner. She’s radiant in her lavish antique rose silk ensemble with the leather shoes. $3600

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All Original Roullet et Decamps – to amaze your dolls as well as your doll friends, show them this magical automaton by the celebrated French firm of Roullet et Decamps! See the luxuriously elegant but playful clown in silken splendor and painted face teach his eager dog new tricks as only a laughing Jumeau could! See the fuzzy little costumed creature spring into the air and twirl to the mellifluous tones of a spirited air! At only 11” across even your smallest dolls can enjoy the show! Down in front! $4500

Bonnie Babe – see opposite page. Gebr. Heubach aristocratic young lad. $395.

34” Jumeau Portrait of Princess Elizabeth – originally designed to commemorate the visit of the young English royals, Margaret and Elizabeth, to France. While produced for retail sale at only 18” tall, very few of this outstanding original presentation size, now on display at Windsor Castle, exist for sale today. Life-like, she features an especially fine quality complexion, vibrant flirty eyes, full closed mouth in gentle smile as well as lovely antique clothes and shoes. Now you too can have tea with t his splendid, historic and captivating Playful Pony, a childhood fantasy with baskets French character. $3750 to fill. $1500 / Luxury Steiff “Diva” – as fussy as your fanciest doll! $250

French Fabric Egg – signed Paris. New home to your favorite mini! $125

Auction Gallery Auction Preview: James D. Julia May 4 and 5

t James D. Julia’s May 4th and 5th auction collectors will be delighted by a marvelous selection of fine French dolls including some exquisite examples from a New England collector. Seldom seeing the market is an outstanding cabinet size 10” Steiner F. On the other side of the size scale, a 37” Depose Tete Jumeau will be sold. Other offerings are a stunning 31” Long Face Jumeau or “Triste” and a fabulous and rare 16” painted eye swivel neck Huret fashion doll. Several lovely examples by Leon Casimir Bru include a 14” Bru Brevete with pale bisque and finely painted facial features and a gorgeous 16-1/2” Circle Dot with blond mohair wig and a trunk of outfits . A rare Kestner 6” all-bisque doll with a molded bird sculpted right into her hand is among the German bisque doll selections. More information on the Julia auction can be obtained by going to their website at www.jamesdjulia.com or calling 207-453-7125.

Theriault’s: Curtain Call April 9 & 10 The Collection of Billie Nelson Tyrrell

ctress Billie Nelson never became a household name, yet she definitely made her mark in the celebrity world. Like many other young hopefuls she came to Hollywood in the 1940s, winning small parts in television and film. She loved to talk about her younger years… the movie stars she dated… what a celebrity was really like behind his or her stage persona. She married another actor, David Tyrrell (among his credits, a small part in All’s Quiet on the Western Front) and began collecting movie and theatre memorabilia, recognizing the importance of this medium where fame can be all too fleeting. In the 1970’s Billie opened a doll shop and it became one of our favorite spots to visit in Studio City. A cover shot for our magazine was taken outside the shop, bustling traffic going by as we photographed Billie’s Lenci Rudolph Valentino as the Sheik against a backdrop of dracaena bushes, looking like he stopped at a desert oasis. Billie’s collection encompassed everything from the popular well known stars such as Shirley Temple, Jane Withers and Judy Garland to nearly obscure silent film stars, Auction Gallery continued on page 58

32 inch Leon Casimir Bru with rare painted teeth, $30,000.

18 inch cloth doll by Izannah Walker, 1865, $20,000. This doll original belonged to Mary Whitney Carter, who owned the doll as a child in Pawtucket. The chair that the doll has sat in for some 150 years was included in the lot.

“Pan” by Henri Delcroix, 25 inches, c. 1887, $25,000. Few examples are known in this large size. 14

Schmitt et Fils, 19 inches, c. 1882, $19,000.

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Early china head Huret with the goat’s hair wig (1863-1868).

Children’s books of the time showed dolls appearing as miniature versions of themselves. In this drawing two little girls admire the doll, one asking, “Do you see how quiet she is?”

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ll connoisseurs in the antique doll world know the name Huret. The Poupée Huret is the “queen of the play dolls.” She is absolutely not a “fashion doll”… she is a “parisienne doll,” created and realized in Paris by a Parisian woman, a doll that became famous the day she was introduced in 1850, and remained so for many years thereafter. Unlike the so-called tall manikin called “Poupée de Paris” or the “Poupée de la rue St Honoré” of the 18th century, she never travelled the world as an ambassador of French fashion. She is, in the will of her creator, Mademoiselle Adélaïde Calixte Huret, a doll to play with, especially made for young girls and wearing dresses of the time. It was in a quiet period in French history at the beginning of the French Second Empire (Victorian period) that the daughter of the very famous lock master, Leopold Huret, began to be interested in the creation of a doll. In 1850 the future seemed sunny for much of the Parisian people. The latest political troubles had ended and a new period of prosperity was beginning, yet France lagged behind England in industrial development and needed to advance further very fast. When Miss Huret started her creation it was after long reflection and study of children’s playtime. She felt that the dolls from her period were not realistically made, they were too heavy, too stiff and generally ugly. Was she a painter? Was she an artist? Was she an art student? Not at all, just a clever young woman blessed with an artistic education style and influenced by her surroundings. After the premature death of her mother, her father and an uncle guided the education of Adélaïde, her brother and sisters with an emphasis on elegance, good taste and beauty. In her mind Adélaïde decided to completely change contemporary doll appearance, drawing a “new doll.” For that she introduced two important features: first, to make the proportions of the doll as realistic as possible the body would be seven times the size of the head. Second, the doll had to be in the exact scale of a child – one-third – and so she decided to use only one size to create her doll. At eighteen inches tall it was one-third the height of a six-year old girl. The first change was a real revolution at this period as all the dolls were made without regard to proportions; they were mostly more “naïve” with heads too big, legs too long, etc. Next concerned the decision on the material. At this time making a doll required the head or bust to be separate from the body, to differentiate it from a sculpture or a statuette.

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The earliest china head Huret dolls were introduced in 1852 and wore wigs made of astrakan fur. This example is shown with a signed Maison Huret fancy wrought iron chair. 19

Huret poupées in original signed silk taffeta dresses.

Since the French Revolution in 1789 French dolls had been made with papier mache busts and leather or fabric bodies. For decades Germany had tried to imitate this new style of dolls but were forced to send their papier mache busts to France as the leather bodies were too expensive to produce in Germany. Miss Huret considered the French style doll much better than the German “old style dolls,” but she wanted a real toy that was easy to care for and pose. As she was completely immersed in her time, she decided to try two materials which had never been used for the doll industry: gutta-percha (rubber) for the body and porcelain (china) for the bust. Using rubber for a doll body was a mini revolution. It was perfect for industry or handcraft, as it could be moulded and so easily duplicated. She designed each part of the body to have three articulations: one at the shoulders and two at the legs, hips and knees. Later she added an articulation on the arm at the elbow. Each part could be moulded separately and the assembling was made with a simple wooden stick. It is important to note 20

that the shape of the Huret Poupée body is a young girl body without breasts, not a woman’s body. The bust was moulded with china, a material first used by porcelain maker Jacob Petit in his 1843 patent. Petit was not a dollmaker; he was only the first to propose the use of china to make doll heads. His doll head was basically a continuation of the German-style papier mache head. But Miss Huret used china to create a head with a completely different shape and face. After designing the head, she asked a sculptor to make a mould and a porcelain manufacturer to fire the head which had an open part at the top to place a cork pate to receive a sheep skin wig, which was also a new innovation for that time. In an aesthetic way she placed at the junction of the head and the body, a leather band with the name of the company, making it the first doll ever to be signed. The face of the Huret Poupée is a likeness of the young girl who owned the doll. The Huret doll can never be confused with a lady representation. At this time, not one dollmaker in Paris, not even Pierre François Jumeau, used china for their doll heads, as this

Huret doll with a la polonaise cradle in twisted gold wrought iron, made by Leopold Huret.

material was too expensive and considered a luxury. But Miss Huret could not imagine her doll made of any other material as it was exactly what she wanted for a play doll: a luxurious and precious object. It was not simple at the beginning. For example, the face decoration of the doll bust became a real problem, as the porcelain painters considered working on doll faces ridiculous and not in their line of work. The only solution for Miss Huret was to educate special painters for this work and for that she was also the first in her field. From the beginning of the Poupée Huret production her reputation and success were immediate. Rich families in Paris wanted to buy this spectacular and unique doll. Each was “one of a kind” as she created the doll on order. Her small shop in the elegant district of Paris, surrounded by the new opera, the comic Italian theatre and all the famous cafes of the boulevards, flourished. She sold her doll undressed, only wearing a long cotton chemise, hoping that the mothers would help their children to dress the doll, this giving them knowledge of sewing techniques. But this goal, this hope, was a mistake. Many mothers from elegant Parisian society wanted to purchase clothing for the Huret doll, but were unable to find appropriate clothing that would fit the doll.

Huret with gutta percha body and later bisque hands.

Pressed bisque Huret wearing a dress created by Mlle Bereux.

Pressed bisque Huret dolls in original regional costumes.

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So the only possibility to resolve the problem was for Miss Huret to make dresses for her own doll. This became a new opportunity for the Huret Poupée . She found the perfect person to dress the Huret Poupée, a couturier, the wife of an umbrella maker in Paris, Madame Farge. The period from 1852 to 1857 saw the realization of an entire industry of doll suppliers fashioning children’s style dresses and outﬁts for the Huret Poupée, as well as shoes, hats, gloves, purses, coats, undergarments and nightgowns. A complete trousseau, which included sixteen items, was also offered in her advertisements. Everything was marked with the prestigious name of Huret, another ﬁrst in the doll industry. At the World Exhibition in Paris 1855 Miss Huret met a young girl, the daughter of a perfume maker, Mrs. Louise Jeanne Bereux, who had a real genius for sewing. She decided to add her to her staff (1857) as Madame Farge could not manage alone because of the enormous success of the Huret Poupée. Adélaïde Huret counselled her in developing her imagination, choosing coloured and fancy styles in the traditional costumes from other countries, carnival disguises, etc. Bereux created a large group of various and extraordinary styled costumes made especially for the Huret Poupée. So popular were they that Parisian mothers asked their couturiers to copy the doll costumes for their children. And

Huret dolls enjoying a life of privilege and luxury. Dresses are original creations made by Mlle Bereux.

so around 1860 began the style known as “child or enfantine fashion” which was directly inspired by the outstanding work of Miss Bereux. Henceforth the Huret Poupée had the possibility of a complete wardrobe of a young child with miniature shoes, umbrellas, handkerchiefs, socks, elegant hats, etc… all made in a unique style that cannot be compared with any other clothing from the same period. The evolution of progress in the porcelain industry ﬁeld led to pressed bisque techniques, without the glazing over the porcelain and developing the possibility of working the bisque in several ways to permit a better decoration and colouring in the most realistic way. It was exactly what Miss Huret wanted for her doll. She was the ﬁrst to use bisque skin coloured bust for her Poupée , but not wanting to place enamel eyes in the face, as she felt that it would change the reality, she asked her decorators to cover the painted eyes with a light enamel glazing to give them a shine and intensity. A few years later she designed the new Huret Poupée head in two parts: A-the head (without any change in the face mould) but with a “stick” at the base. B- the bust separate from the head .

Huret poupee from the Huret-Lonchambon period (April 1864-July 1867).

Huret dolls model Pierrete and Sultane dresses, made by Mlle Bereux.

The head turned free on the bust, but a metal piece inside the bisque stick was long enough to stop the head rotation on the left and right to give the doll an elegant and natural turn of the head, like a human neck turn of 45 degrees. As it was not proper for a young girl to look down, so it was with the Huret doll. Meanwhile the doll industry was growing and others were using all the innovations of Miss Huret except for the unique size of the Huret doll. Parisian dolls became famous over the world. Imitated, admired but never equalled, the Huret Poupée became a reference for all dollmakers until 1870 (French/Prussian War). In 1863 the Huret Poupée was at her apogee. It was thirteen years since its introduction and Miss Huret and her sister felt it was that time to transfer their doll business to their young brother Leopold, beginning a new chapter for the name Huret, but that is another story. 24

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The Huret Book by François and Danielle Theimer is a must have reference for collectors of French fashions. An autographed English version is still available for 115 euros (approximately $150 which includes shipping) from the authors. Credit cards are accepted. To order email: Francois.theimer@ wanadoo.fr or write to François Theimer at 4 rue des cavaliers 89130 TOUCY. Fax 33 (0) 3 86 74 32 13. Visit theimer.fr for more books by this noted researcher. The Huret Book may also be ordered (without autograph) from Theriault’s, The Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art, Dollspart or Reverie Publishing.

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The History of Rønnaug Petterssen Dolls by Bodil P. Meleney, daughter of the artist

s a little girl I spent countless hours in my mother’s Atelier, playing, chatting with the ladies who worked there or just simply watching them work. During that time the workshop was in one of the large rooms in our apartment. At night, after the Atelier closed for the day, the door was shut and I was not allowed in there unescorted. I harbored an unspoken, but strong suspicion at the time that I too might have been made there. My mother, Rønnaug Petterssen, was born on October 11, 1901 in a small fishing community in the Vesterålen archipelago, well above the Arctic Circle. The family moved about a few times, but when my mother was around 19 she moved to Svolvær in the Lofoted Islands to work as a secretary for the postal service. Svolvær was already then established as a destination for artists who came to enjoy the drama of the landscape, especially during the summer months. Here my mother met people who were to become lifelong friends. Among them a doctor, whose family made it possible for her to study at the art academy in Berlin in 1929. It was also in Svolvær that my mother made her first formal doll. This 6-inch witch (Photo 1) can in all respects be called an art doll. A newspaper article quotes my mother’s own words; “The witch was my first work. She came to be out of an inner necessity…”. In 1932 my mother had a work related accident and was given leave of absence from the Postal Service. To recover she spent nearly two years in Spain and it was here that she began making dolls

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in earnest. She clothed the dolls in Spanish costumes and sold many of them to tourists. She also met my father Johannes Kunze, who had settled in Spain as an expatriate from Germany. In late 1934 my mother went back to Norway and opened her Atelier, “Atelier Rønnaug Petterssen”, in Oslo and my father came shortly after. Her dolls dressed in Norwegian costumes won many prizes. My father who was a painter and photographer as well as an immensely practical person documented the production and worked with the technical and business end of things. The first costumes she made for the small souvenir dolls were those of the Sami Peoples of northern Norway. My grandfather’s family roots were in the group called Pite Sami, whose lands stretch from just south of Bodø and over the border mountains into Sweden, down to the Gulf of Bothnia. (Photo 2). Then she developed Norwegian costumes from other regions. (Photo 3) These dolls range from 5-8 inches tall, all individually created. These types of dolls come up for sale from time to time and should be well known to collectors. In the beginning there were few adult costumes or even parts of costumes available to study. My mother however established early on a good working relationship with the Norwegian Folk Museum, who lent her costumes and costume pieces. From these costumes she was able to redraw and reduce patterns to fit her dolls, without losing the integrity and look of the original adult costumes. This was what set her apart from other makers. In fact, her dolls were considered so correct in their rendition that hers were the only dolls that the Folk Museum sold for many years after the war through their souvenir shop. In 1937 my mother was invited to join the Norwegian Pavilion that would participate in the World Fair in Paris. Two years later she was asked to participate in the World Fair in New York. Here she was the largest seller of souvenir items. Alongside the souvenir dolls my mother also developed a series of one of a kind character dolls. It was an incredibly creative and prolific period. (Photo 4) Around 1936 my mother began experimenting with felt faces for larger dolls. There is no documentation to tell us exactly what type of molds and hand press she used for this first type of large dolls. The face of this doll looks a bit different than the later dolls. However the clothing on these dolls is exactly the same as on all the later dolls and should make the dolls recognizable as being made by Rønnaug Petterssen. In 1937 my mother received a grant to go to Berlin, Germany to work with a bronze mold maker. Here she was able to develop her own doll face, a face based on a head of a small boy which she had modeled at the Academy in Berlin. This is the face she used for all the later costumed dolls, the face that is so easily recognizable as a Rønnaug Petterssen doll. Right from the beginning she began making play dolls along side the line of dolls dressed in national costumes. (Photo 5) The clothing for these play dolls were as beautifully made from the best materials available as were the national costumes

and were made to be taken of and be put back on the doll. (Photo 6) She also for a short period experimented with the use of glass eyes for use in the play dolls and Norwegian costumed dolls. They were made right alongside dolls with painted eyes. She also modeled a new head for a large Sami doll. On every doll made at the Atelier the features of the faces were painted by artists she hired. The only exception was the Sami faces, these my mother always painted herself. (Photo 7) Around 1938-39, with the success of the large felt faced dolls, my mother modeled a new face for the small souvenir dolls that were pressed in felt. With this face she started a new line of souvenir dolls which replaced the earlier souvenir dolls with which she had begun her production. (Photo 8). Shortly after, based on one of the character dolls, the nisse, also came into being. (Photo 9). Nisses were made in both small and large sizes with felt faces. A nisse is a Scandinavian entity. Every farm and dwelling has at least one nisse living in the house or barn and one has to treat him well and serve him porridge and beer every Thursday night. If one does not treat him well, he can create havoc. If he is treated kindly, he will make things go well for the farm and the family. This folkloric character became over time melded with the Christmas Nisse, Jule Nisse or what is known as Santa. But the true nisse still

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exists in folktales as a separate entity. The large Jule Nisse (Christmas Nisse) and his wife were only made with a felt face and a cloth body. (Photo 10) World War II created difficulties for our family. Norway was invaded by Germany in 1940 and after a while communication and trade routes were blocked. Opportunities for new markets were lost and the workshop was closed between 1942 and late 1945. By the end of the war my parents had divorced. The Atelier reopened in late 1945 and around 1949 it relocated to a new and larger space around the corner from our apartment. My mother acquired a large hydraulic press which made it possible for her to increase production significantly. Because the hydraulic press used more pressure, new molds for the faces needed to be made. New sources for felt for the faces had to be located as well. The discerning collector may notice that the felt faces in pre-war and post-war dolls have a slight difference in color, texture and also sharpness. Because the war had altered the landscape of producers of materials and it was now difficult for my mother to find precisely what she wanted and what would work for the production. Processes for making various parts of the dolls were streamlined. She found people in different parts of Norway, mostly women, to work on specific parts of the production. In between processes the items would come back to the Atelier for quality control. All the finished dolls were inspected at the Atelier before they were sent out. By 1950 the Atelier was producing dolls in 18 different costumes. The dolls came in sizes 45 centimeter (cm) – 18 inch, 22cm – 8.7 inch and 18cm – 7inch. (Photo 11) The 30cm was given up by mid to late 1950’s. (Photos 12 – 16) The production of

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play dolls was shelved. The large Sami dolls were made in the costumes from Karasjok (boy and girl) and a girl from Kautokeino. Only two or three boys in Karasjok costumes were ever made. (Photos 17 - 18) Alongside the regular production my mother was asked from time to time to make special dolls. One such occasion was in 1950 when she was asked to make nine special St. Halvard dolls to be exhibited at City Hall as part of Oslos’ 900 year celebration, St. Halvard being the patron saint of Oslo. (Photo 19) By the end of 1950’s the cost of production, especially the large dolls, had made the dolls almost prohibitively expensive to the consumer due to the increase in taxes and tariffs imposed by the Norwegian government, as well as the cost of making the felt faces and the cloth bodies. Therefore my mother licensed two factories, one in Norway and one in Germany to make certain dolls for her. The Norwegian factory, Simoa Plast, made small 17cm (6.7inch), a 20cm (8inch) and 30cm (12inch) versions of the costumed dolls. The 20 and 30cm versions had plastic heads and cloth bodies. The 17cm souvenir doll were also made in Sami costumes, as well as a series of character dolls described below. The German factory, Reinische, produced heads and body parts for the 45cm doll. No large Sami dolls were ever made in plastic. Under my mother’s direction they developed a coating that was sprayed on the heads of the 45 cm dolls to make them more closely resemble the felt faced dolls. (Photo 20) The large felt faced dolls with cloth bodies continued to be produced as before. There are slight differences in the costumes made before the war and after. This is likely due to the fact that from the early through the mid 1900’s adult costumes had been standardized to create a uniform look for any particular region based on the work of Hulda Garborg, an ardent proponent of all things Norwegian. My mother needed the uniformity in order to maintain a manageable production. There are excellent books on the history of Norwegian costumes 31

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for those who seek more information. Another change the collector may have noticed is that before the war the 45cm dolls wore filigreed buttons in silver or gold at the throat. The dolls made after the war have genuine costume jewelry. In cooperation with the renowned jeweler, David Andersen, my mother was able to obtain silver and gilt brooches and buttons for her large dolls. She also found a factory in Germany who made doll wigs from human hair, imported from Asia, for the large dolls,. The earlier dolls had wigs made of Mongolian goat mohair. The model of the nisse lent itself to a series of dolls. There were two or three smaller nisse variations. Some were made with felt faces, but most were made in plastic at Simoa Plast. Other characters included the Jotun, an Eskimo man and wife, a snowman and also a pair called Buste (tousle haired) Per and Kari, as well as a few other types. (Photos 21 –23) The souvenir doll face was used to create a small version of Santa’s helpers, little boys and girls. The same face was also used for three different types of angels: a large standing angel holding two candles, a smaller angel, holding one candle and also the flying angel. All the angels are painted with the eyes closed. The flying angel model was also made as a Sandman who held an umbrella rather than having wings. Additionally for a while my mother produced two types of egg warmers, one made in red felt, the other in white velour. Over the years the dolls were increasingly sold internationally. In the early 1950’s Marshall Fields in Chicago began selling her souvenir dolls, opening a new market for her in the US. The 1960’s were a period of intense growth for the Atelier. My mother began taking part in a wide range of exhibits both nationally and internationally. One woman who was instrumental in getting my mother’s dolls exhibited so broadly during the early part of 1970’s was Aagot Noss, Head Curator of Costumes and Textiles at the Norwegian Folk Museum. This connection resulted in exhibits in Poland, Yugoslavia, Germany, Peru, USA, India and Japan and other

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locations. In 1973 my mother was invited a second time to, Krakow, Poland to participate in an international exhibition of dolls and here she won second prize. Also in 1973 Aagot Noss arranged an exhibit that was to travel throughout northern Norway. At the close of this exhibit the dolls came back to the Folk Museum in 1974 and were exhibited there. In the end the Folk Museum bought the collection which is now on permanent view in the costume and textile area. It is a beautiful exhibit designed by Aagot Noss. In 1976 the Norwegian State Department also bought a collection of dolls which was designed as a traveling exhibit to be part of the celebration of 150 years of Immigration from Norway. The exhibit opened in New York at the Scandinavian import store called Norsk and traveled throughout the US for about two years. The collection then went into storage, but in 2005-2006 it was refurbished and is now on view at the Emigrant Museum in Ottestand, Norway. Dolls are also included in the collection of Queen Elizabeth’s doll collection at Frogmore House, Windsor Castle, England; Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, Iowa, Field Museum of Chicago and two museums, one in New Dehli the other in Mumbai, India. Atelier Rønnaug Petterssen was closed in 1975, although my mother continued to make a few dolls with the remaining materials for people who had already placed an order. The production of the Norwegian line of plastic dolls, the Simoa Plast dolls, was sold and continued for a few years after my mother’s death in 1979. All other dolls ceased to be produced. She did not want there to be a decline in the quality of the dolls. Maintaining quality was immensely important to her. At the time the Atelier was dismantled most of the materials and supplies that were left, including bronze molds and patterns, were given to the Norwegian Folk Museum. The current Head Curator of Costumes and Textiles, Kari Anne Pedersen has since catalogued these materials. My mother died on December 18, 1979. She had then been making dolls for 40 years. (Photo 24)

Readers may contact the author at her email address: info@Rønnaugpetterssen.com About the Author: Bodil P. Meleney, the daughter of Rønnaug Petterssen, is a practitioner of Chinese Herbal Medicine, as well as an artist and a writer. Last year she completed a manuscript for a book about her mother and the dolls which she is hoping to get published this year.

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1. Wonderful dark eyed French beauty from the amazing world of Jumeau - lovely size 12 open mouth Tete - pristine hand poured French bisque w/ superior quality hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous chestnut brown sleep eyes (original signed Jumeau eyes) - slightly open smiling mouth w/ soft amber shading - upper bisque teeth applied ears - original Jumeau body - 27” tall - $3,495. 2. Exceptionally beautiful and ever so rare to find - lovely closed mouth French bébé from the Paris firm of Etienne Denamur (ED) - hand pressed French bisque of the highest quality w/ lovely dewy patina - artist quality hand painted facial features - arched feathered brows over long wistful lashes surrounding the most amazing super large size heather blue paperweight eyes - closed pouty mouth with soft rose shading - original fully jointed compo French body - 28” tall - $4,495. 3. This month we bring you two more wonderful & amazing Nun dolls: a) all original Armand Marseille (AM) - mold # 1894 - excellent bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial feature - soft arched brows over enormous chestnut brown sleep eyes - slightly open mouth w/ soft amber shading - fully jointed compo body - original Mother Superior costume made by the order - exceptional condition - fully jointed compo body - 18” tall - $795. b) very unique and different is this lovely German compo made for the French trade and sold in Canada - excellent compo w/ lovely hand painted facial features enormous heavenly blue sleep eyes w/ heavy eye shadow - original five piece toddler body - she too is all original head to toe w/ tagged clothes - 14” tall - $595. 4. Wonderful and just as cute as he can be is the amazing “Tommy Tucker” by Bruno Schmidt - mold #2048 - excellent hand poured German bisque - solid dome bisque head w/well defined molded and side parted painted hair - superior hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over chestnut brown sleep eyes w/ human hair upper lashes - slightly open mouth w/ soft amber shading - original fully jointed body - 16” tall - $1,495. 5. Another truly rare & wonderful character child - this is “Freddie” by Simon & Halbig - mold # 1428 - exquisite hand poured bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched raised brows over baby blue sleep eyes - rare open/ closed mouth w/ that always desirable crooked smile - original fully jointed body - 16”tall - $1,695. 6. A truly extremely rare never to be found Simon & Halbig character young lad - mold # 1385 - all of the 1300 series by Simon & Halbig are so rare and wonderful and never ever to be found - as is this one - soft arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding early heather blue paperweight eyes - closed slightly pouty mouth w/ just a hint of a smile original S & H body w/ wonderful factory original clothes - 11” tall - $12,500. - Oh no-o-o-o we have found an invisible neck repair - s-o-o-o-o his price is only $6,000. 7 . Rare & wondrous closed mouth beauty by Kestner - extremely early from the number series - she is marked only with a #10 on her head - superior bisque w/ exceptionally fine hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous chestnut brown sleep eyes - closed smiling mouth w/ soft rose shading & yes she has that very desirable white space between her lips - original plaster pate - original early straight wrist body - 17” tall - $3,495. - oh-o-o-o-o no-o-o-o-o we found a hairline at the back of her head - so-o-o-o-o- your very special price would be only $1,750. 8. Don’t you just love a Googlie - they just make you smile - here’s two more for you this month: a) ever so cute - ever so rare mask face Googlie w/ those big enormous baby blue glass eyes - original felt body - original mohair wig - 11” tall - $1,695. b) cute as a button & always desirable is this totally adorable #9573 by Gebruder Heubach - wonderful blue googlie eyes & that always desirable watermelon smile - 7” tall - $1,495. 9. Exceptionally beautiful character child by Heinrich Handwerck - mold # 109 - exceptionally high quality hand poured German bisque w/ lovely hand painted facial features - molded soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue sleep eyes - slightly open smiling mouth w/ soft amber shading - original fully jointed compo body - 21” tall - $995. 10. Utterly breathtaking very early Tete Jumeau w/ incredible eyes & such a unique wonderful face - wondrous hand poured French bisque w/ artist quality hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding the most enormous heather blue sleep eyes - closed outlined amber shaded mouth - early applied ears - original Jumeau body lovely antique clothing and French shoes - 32” tall - $9,500. 11. Lovely all original creche figure of an elderly woman - exceptional well defined smiling face w/ deep age lines - enameled deep blue eyes - wonderful detailed hair w/ bun at the nape of her neck - hands are in excellent condition - yes her shoes are intact - 13” tall - $1,995. 12. Lovely French court gentleman & lady in exceptional condition - both are German bisque head dolls with cloth bodies & lower bisque arms - probably made for the French tourist - both are in perfect condition - both have heather blue eyes & lovely hand painted facial features - their exceptionally well detail costumes are just amazing - beautiful brocade, beads, & lace - just exceptional - also both of their mohair wigs have amazing detail and are exceptional high quality - 10” tall $995. 13. Lovely & adorable “Marie” of the world famous “Dionne Quints” - all original - exceptional condition - in her original factory box - rare to find larger size on compo toddler body - just as perfect as she can be - “Marie” is stamped on box - 11” tall - $695. 14. A truly wonderful & unique German dancing doll by Armand Marseille - a lovely small size AM 390 in a very unique mechanical doll body - you wind her up she walks forward and then turns as if to dance - factory original - good working condition - 9” tall - 1,495. 15. Well - this is just about as rare as it gets - never to be found illegally made mold for a bisque head “Patsy” by Hertel & Schwab - mold #127 - this is an extremely hard to find doll in white and we have found her in black - she has flawless coco shaded bisque w/ molded well defined hair - exceptional hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over lovely chestnut brown sleep eyes - open pouty mouth w/ heart shaped dark amber shading - original Patsy type compo body in same beautiful coco coloring - factory original clothes - 17” tall - $2,995. 16. Rare & wonderful as she could possibly be is this wondrous “Figure A” French Bebe by Jules Steiner - flawless hand pressed French bisque w/ artist quality hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over long luscious lashes surrounding breathtaking chestnut brown paperweight eyes w/. early dark outline - closed pouty mouth with just a hint of a smile & rose petal shading - original paper pate - original early Steiner body - truly exceptionally beautiful - 21” tall $5,995. 17. Another lovely German character child - this is “Bebe Elite” by Max Handwerck - wondrous hand poured German bisque w/ lovely hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over heather blue sleep eyes w/ human hair upper lashes - slightly open mouth w/ outlined lips & soft amber shading - original fully jointed compo body - 24” tall - $995. 18. By far one of the very best sets of the Madame Alexander “Dionne Quints” we have ever had - exceptional condition w/ tagged clothes & pins - factory original swing w/ their names - and yes they even have their shoes - 18”wx11”hx9”d $2,995. 19. Lovely closed mouth Belton with that always desirable look made just for the French trade - this one was made to look like the world famous Simon & Halbig #949 - soft flawless bisque w/ lovely hand painted facial features - arched feathered brows over enormous dark outlined heather blue paperweight eyes - extremely pouty closed mouth/ soft amber shading early straight wrist body - 17” tall - $2,495. 20. Breathtakingly beautiful incised “Depose” Jumeau bebe - wondrous hand pressed French bisque w/artist quality hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding enormous chestnut brown paperweight eyes w/ early dark outline - just a tiny hint of eye shadow makes her all the more delightful - closed smiling pouty mouth w/ that prevalent white space and sweet rose shaded lips - original early straight wrist Jumeau body - size #7 - so she’s 17” tall - $5,995. 21. Full length of the lovely incised “Depose” Jumeau Bebe - breathtaking 22. Extremely rare & never to be found is this a lovely Madame Alexander “WAAC” - excellent condition - great compo gorgeous blue sleep eyes w/ lovely dark eyelashes - factory original head to toe including her purse - 14” tall - $1,295. 23. Well - just as rare as he can be is this lovely Swaine Toddler Boy - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - solid dome bisque head w/ soft arched feathered brows over heather blue glass eyes - rare open/closed exaggerated pouty mouth - he is marked “DV” - to make him all the more delightful he’s on a rare to find fully jointed toddler body 15” tall - $1,995. 24. Extremely rare and ever so adorable is this never to be found “Singing Heubach” girl in a delightful smaller size - side parted hair w/ large molded pink bow - deep intaglio blue side glancing eyes w/ heavy upper lids - open/ closed mouth that gives the appearance that she is singing - original kid body w/ bisque lower arms - - 12” tall - $2,995.

25. Rare & wonderful all original “Baby Sandy” - the world famous Universal film star of the late 30’s & early 40’s made by Freundlich - great condition - enormous chestnut brown sleep eyes w/upper lashes - chubby five piece compo toddler body - she comes w/ her original life story book - 17” tall - $795. 26. Is he way too cute - yes he is - extremely rare German character boy by Kling - mold #182 - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - solid dome bisque head w/molded well detailed painted hair - wondrous hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over outstanding intense blue intaglio eye - closed smiling mouth w/ such an adorable expression - original jointed compo body - to make him all the more desirable - he’s only 8” tall what a treasure - 8“ tall $1,495. 27. Ever so early and just as beautiful as she can be is this Simon & Halbig mold #739 - exceptional high quality bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding enormous chestnut brown paperweight eyes - slightly open smiling mouth w/ outlined soft amber shaded lips wonderful early straight wrist body - 14” tall $1,995. 28. Another rare & wonderful Belton - this one has more of a German face w/ that always desirable dewy patina wondrous high quality bisque w/ lovely hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding the most amazing spiral threaded heather blue paperweight eyes - closed pouty mouth w/ soft rose shading - early straight wrist body - just delightful - 16” tall - $1,695. 29. Cute as he can be and always desirable is this “Uneeda Biscuit Kid” - excellent compo - blue painted eyes w/ high pink color - closed pouty mouth - all original tagged clothes w/ his original bisque box - 15” tall - $795. 30. Well, is she cute enough - what an adorable face - just as precious as she can be is the rare to find googlie by Kestner - mold #221 - exceptional high quality bisque w/ first out of the mold eminence - wondrous comical hand painted facial features - down turned feathered brows over enormous peacock blue side glancing eyes - wonderful & always desirable happy watermelon smile - original Kestner body - 13” tall - $7,500.

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31. We have a lot of very unusual and different wonderful dolls this month - here is another - uniquely different French papier mache child that looks just like the world famous Grace Cory Rockwell character child “Pretty Peggy” - just as cute as she can be in every way w/ her enormous heather blue eyes and her closed pouty cherry red mouth - five piece compo toddler body - truly a very unusual doll - 20” tall - $1,495. 32. Wonderful dark chocolate baby w/ exaggerated expression by Hermann Wagner - a lovely example of the English low fire pottery era - wonderful molded hair chestnut brown sleep eyes - closed very pouty mouth - five piece baby body - 15” tall - $795. 33. Two lovely children from the “Patsy” family by Effanbee - both have great compo - both are all original. a) “Patricia” in pigtails - beautiful green eyes - 15” tall $595. b) “Patsyette” - adorable side glancing eyes - 9” tall - $595. 34. Wonderful all original Lenci boy in amazing condition - original brown mohair wig - he holds his bouquet of flowers w/ a some what sad expression - original tag intact - 11” tall - $1,295. 35. Two utterly adorable solid dome bisque head babies: a) beautiful brown eyed “Bye-lo Baby - excellent bisque - tagged clothes - marked body - 18” tall - $695. b) lovely blue eyed “Dream Baby” by Armand Marseille - mold #351 - compo hands - 18” tall - $595. 36. Extremely rare Gebruder Heubach Googlie - mold # 10790 - in a grand large size - wondrous hand poured bisque w/ lovely hand painted comical facial features - fawn shaded brows over enormous baby blue googlie eyes - closed pert amber

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shaded mouth w/ a hint of a smile - to her all the more delightful - she’s on a ﬁve piece toddler body - 11 tall - $2,495. Rare & wonderful as she can be is this exceptionally beautiful “Miss Curity” mint condition w/ great compo - gorgeous blue sleep eyes w/ that always desirable eye shadow - original tagged clothes - breathtaking - 21” tall - $995. Another rare and wonderful little treasure - breathtakingly beautiful closed mouth child by Wilhelm Dehler (WD) - for many years these were believed to be French dolls because the maker had a French address - as it turned out Mr. Dehler was German making his beautiful dolls for the French trade - exceptionally beautiful bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over enormous chestnut brown paperweight eyes - closed pouty mouth w/ soft rose shading - original early straight wrist body - 11” tall - $1,995. Just as rare & wonderful as she can be is this lovely closed mouth French papier mache fashion lady - (circa 1835) excellent condition - pierced ears - artist quality hand painted facial features w/ Icelandic blue eyes & a close slightly pouty smiling mouth - original pink kid body w/ early mitt hands - 15” tall - $1,995. Extremely rare very early Kestner Character Boy from the upper 100 series - mold #186 - exceptional high quality hand poured bisque w/ wondrous hand painted features - soft arched feathered brows over honey brown upturned painted eyes - rare open/closed mouth w/molded teeth - soft amber shading - original fully jointed Kestner body - 18” tall - $4,995. Utterly amazing near mint “Scarlet O’Hara” by Madame Alexander - excellent compo - big gorgeous green sleep eyes w/ upper lashes & heavy gray eye shadow

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- tagged flower dress - this doll was purchased at the opening night of “Gone With The Wind” - you also get the original opening night program book & cast member sheet - still has the questionnaire card - rare larger size - 18” tall - $1,895. Original opening night program book for “Gone With The Wind” goes with Scarlet Did you just take a deep breath-look how wonderful-exceptionally beautiful Bru Jne - w/that classic wonderful sweet face-exceptional French bisque w/ crisp first out of the mold features - artist quality hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over early dark outlined enormous chestnut brown paperweight eyes- closed pouty mouth w/ soft amber shading- she stands 21” tall on her original jointed compo Bru body - $17,500 Wonderful & oh so rare to find - Gebruder Heubach character child - mold # 7622 - solid dome bisque head w/ well defined molded and painted hair - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - wondrous hand painted facial features with fawn shaded brows over heavenly blue deep intaglio eyes - closed extremely pouty mouth w/ soft amber shading - early straight wrist compo body - sweet shelf size 12” tall - $995. We now bring you the two most desirable babies in the universe - these rare wonders from the JD Kestner company are “Baby Hilda” & her sister “Baby Jean” both have amazing bisque - both have solid dome heads - both have exceptionally beautiful chestnut brown sleep eyes - both have excellent hand painted facial features - Baby Jean is marked JDK - Hilda is mold #1070 - both have original Kestner five piece baby bodies - perfect & precious - Baby Hilda is 19” tall $3,495. - Baby Jean is 19” tall - $1,495.

The Legacy of

Margaret Woodbury Strong by Judith Armitstead

Margaret Woodbury Strong in her garden. (Photo courtesy of National Museum of Play at The Strong.)

he National Museum of Play at The Strong, formerly The Strong Museum, located at One Manhattan Square in Rochester, New York, has expanded and gone through many changes since it first opened in 1982. At its inception, the museum concentrated on its doll, dollhouse and miniature Jumeau twins. collections accumulated by Mrs. Margaret Woodbury Strong over many years. Today, the museum’s focus is to encompass all aspects of play and now includes the child-related collections of Mrs. Strong among many wonderful exhibits. The museum’s current emphasis is on interactive children’s play with the first floor primarily being devoted to activities for children, families, and students including a full-size indoor carousel, indoor and outdoor butterfly gardens and many other educational and entertaining exhibits. This is truly a magical place for the young. For the young at heart who are fascinated with dolls, dollhouses and miniatures, the second floor displays portions of the vast collections of Mrs. Strong. Margaret Woodbury, born in 1897, was the privileged only child from a wealthy Rochester family. She traveled extensively throughout the world and was introduced by her family at an early age to museums and to collecting. In 1920, she married Homer Strong, an attorney, and in 1921 their only child, Barbara, was born. After the deaths of Barbara at 24 and later her husband, Mrs. Strong, as a diversion, turned her attention to more intensive collecting. Bru Jne. & Cie dolls. Through the 1950’s and 1960’s, she amassed enormous 37

collections of dolls, dollhouses, miniatures and other objects of interest. As her accumulations grew, she added two gallery-like wings to her 30-room Pittsford, New York residence, Tuckaway Farms, and began to think of her collections as a museum. The Rochester Historical Society in 1958 sponsored the first public showing of her dollhouses which was publicized nationally. In 1968, Margaret obtained a provisional charter from the New York State Board of Regents for the “Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum of Fascination” - a name she took from the way her many guests often described her collections. On July 17, 1969, Margaret died in her sleep at age 72. In her will, she left her collections and most of her financial resources for a museum and, in 1982 the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum was opened to the public. I had the opportunity to photograph portions of the museum’s collections for this article and to interview Curator Patricia Hogan, which is detailed below: JA: What should one expect to see at the National Museum of Play in relation to the doll collections? PH: The museum’s second floor has many study cases, about 46 of which hold antique dolls. The dolls on

Grouping of Edmond Hieulle Gentlemen.

display trace three centuries of doll making beginning with early dolls of wood, papier mache, wax, composition, china and parian, bisque, leather, rubber, celluloid, plastic and vinyl. The collections on display include European-made dolls, ceremonial dolls from Japan, American-made dolls, and modern dolls made in Asia for American consumers. JA: And the dollhouse collections? PH: The museum also displays a range of dollhouses including American and European houses, some hand-crafted and very elaborate. Others were inexpensively manufactured and widely available. The structures represent country cottages and city homes, shops of all kinds, and specialty structures like stables, barns, spring houses, and greenhouses. The dollhouses on display range from a 1840’s Dutch townhouse to a 2003 twostory adobe house. JA: How many dolls were in Mrs. Strong’s collections?

A. Thullier dolls.

PH: This question is not so easy to answer. The only count made of Mrs. Strong’s dolls occurred after her death in 1969. A New York City auction house—Parke-Bernet—completed an inventory of all of Mrs. Strong’s possessions. Histories of the museum mention that the dolls numbered something like 26,000, but that number probably included figures and figurines. Duplicates and dolls of inferior condition were removed and the museum continues to acquire contemporary dolls. JA: How many dolls are currently displayed? PH: The short answer is there are about 2,200 dolls on display in the study cases last time I tallied the numbers. Various exhibits on the first floor and second floor display about 456 more dolls.

Demonstrating various French Fashion body styles.

JA: How many more are in storage?

PH: According to the collection computer records, about 11,742 dolls are in storage. JA: How often are the displays changed, or, in other words, how often are dolls rotated to be on view at the museum? PH: In the exhibit galleries, the dolls on display change when new exhibits are developed and installed. In the doll study cases on the second ﬂoor, the museum rotates dolls on display continually, although it does not have a rigid schedule of rotation. With the help of two IMLS conservation grants, the museum staff began a process of surveying the entire doll collection, stabilizing the dolls in need of conservation and circulating dolls in need of a rest from display [from the lights] to the museum’s state-of-the-art storage facilities. This work continues, and once the conservator has completed the process for all of the dolls, she will go back and reevaluate the ﬁrst dolls she looked at seven years ago. The process is like painting the Golden Gate Bridge— once the whole bridge is painted, it is time to start all over again.

Queen Anne-style dolls.

JA: Is there a particular focus of the doll collection? PH: The doll collection is quite encyclopedic. When Margaret Strong collected dolls, she clearly favored late 19th century dolls made of bisque. I think she preferred French bebes over the German dolly faces and character dolls. She also appreciated china heads and parians, wooden dolls, wax dolls, composition dolls, novelty dolls like fortune-telling dolls, multiface dolls, automata, and dolls made of shells. She did not

Gbr. Heubach character dolls (with an American Schoenhut far right).

collect many dolls that were made after 1940 or so, so the collections team has acquired dolls of more recent vintage to make the museum holdings in modern dolls as impressive as the collections in antique dolls. So, the collection emphasizes the history of dolls Americans played with and admired from about 1690 to the present day. JA: How do dolls ﬁt in with the museum’s overall mission of play?

Various half or pincushion dolls.

PH: Historians suggest that there have always been dolls. The dolls we think of as an everyday plaything really developed in the 19th century when manufacturing processes and an abundance of materials made the production of dolls inexpensive and the dolls themselves affordable to a growing middle class. As playthings, dolls suggest how children learn cultural values, social behavior, and gender roles. They reveal how Americans spent their leisure 39

time and how their attitudes toward children have changed through the years. Dolls trace patterns in mass consumption and trends in popular culture. And they document changes in manufacturing processes and innovations in the use of new materials, as well as the impact of both on everyday life in America. As artifacts of childhood, dolls are the very tools of “learning and human development and they offer a unique window into American culture.” JA: Could you brieﬂy describe the antique dolls currently on display?

Izannah Walker dolls.

PH: On exhibit are rare Queen Anne dolls and hand-made dolls of anonymous seamstresses and woodcarvers. There are cases devoted to 19th-century papier mache, wax, and wax over composition dolls. Other cases display mid-19thcentury German and French composition dolls. About ten cases display German china heads and all their variations. Twelve cases exhibit bisque dolls of the premier French manufacturers like Jumeau, Bru, and A. Thuillier. Five cases house French Fashion dolls. Several cases devoted to

Door of Hope dolls.

Dorothy Heizer dolls - George & Martha Washington and Paul Revere.

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German bisque doll manufacturers exhibit works by Simon & Halbig, J. D. Kestner, Kammer & Reinhardt, and others. Cloth dolls on exhibit range from those by Izannah Walker and Martha Chase to Kathe Kruse and Lenci. More cases display 20th-century souvenir dolls. Also on display are American dolls by manufacturers such as Schoenhut, E. I. Horsman, Effanbee, Madam Alexander, and Ideal. JA: Tell me a little more about the antique dollhouses on display. PH: The museum also has 15 to 20 cases exhibiting dollhouses, room boxes and miniatures. The dollhouses on display include several hand-crafted 19th-century Victorian houses, a massive Gottschalk blue roof mansion, two Mystery dollhouses, and dollhouses manufactured by Bliss, Converse, Schoenhut and others. Two cases display hundreds of samples of miniature furniture, housewares and other dollhouse furnishings.

JA: What are some of the museum’s recent developments? PH: In recent years, the museum has been servicing collectors and other adults interested in antiques and collectibles; adults interested in social history; families and children; and increasing numbers of students, teachers, scholars and adults interested in the cultural and intellectual history of childhood, toys, games, and play. JA: How can one access The Strong online? PH: Many of the Strong’s multifaceted play-related resources are now accessible to anyone anywhere through a series of new websites. We expect to continually enrich this online experience in order to serve a growing and diverse global audience. In fact, thousands of the artifacts are already accessible online, including hundreds of examples from the National Museum of Play’s doll collection. The museum’s online collections can be accessed from the Collections tab at www.museumofplay. org. [On the homepage, there are numerous colored blocks. To see portions of the antique doll collection: click onto “Online Collections;” then “Dolls;” then “Dolls from the Nineteenth Century.” To view portions of the dollhouse and miniature collections, the sequence is: “Online Collections,” “Toys,” then “Dollhouses.”] Suzanne Seldes, Vice President for Marketing, described the following mission statement which aptly summarizes the museum’s role in curating the history of play, “The National Museum of Play is the only museum in the world dedicated solely to the study of play as it illuminates cultural history. It houses the world’s largest, most comprehensive collection of dolls, toys, and games. The museum blends the best features of both history museums

Interior of Large Mystery House.

Fantasy House with ormolu furnishings - portions of facade visible on both sides.

(extensive collections) and children’s museums (high interactivity) to serve a diverse audience including families, children, students, teachers, scholars, and collectors.” I was very impressed with the museum’s way of integrating many aspects of play, be it for children or for grown-ups, and introducing collecting to those who might have never been previously exposed to the hobby. Many children with their parents or grandparents were drawn into the doll, toy and dollhouse exhibits right next to 41

Massive Gottschalk Mansion.

the interactive play areas. I overheard numerous conversations expressing awe and amazement. It was inspiring to see youngsters admiring with enthusiasm the dolls and toys of our past and an earlier way of American life preserved in the dollhouses. I believe if Mrs. Strong could see the museum she founded today with so many happy children, she would be extremely proud. My thanks go out to Patricia Hogan and Suzanne Seldes, who kindly met me on their day off to show me the collections and to open cases for photography. Note: The museum in September 2010 renamed itself The Strong and carries out its mission through ﬁve programmatic arms or “Play Partners,” known individually as the National Museum of Play®, the International Center for the History of Electronic Games™, the National Toy Hall of Fame®, the Brian SuttonSmith Library and Archives of Play™, and the American Journal of Play®. Reference:

Strong Museum. (2004) Margaret Woodbury Strong, Collector (2nd ed.) [Brochure]. Sandler, Carol: Author.

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1. Molded hair with ribbon decorations and glass eyes characterize the early production of Simon Halbig. Courtesy Theriault’s

Simon Halbig:

The Early Years

by Alicia Carver

2. An early all bisque with bare feet and glass eyes by Simon Halbig. Courtesy Theriault’s

ention the name Simon Halbig to bisque doll collectors and it is analogous to mentioning a familiar household name. One would be hard-pressed not to ﬁnd examples of Simon Halbig dolls gracing the shelves of most doll collections today. Their popularity with collectors is due not only to the factory’s abundance and longevity of production spanning 45 years, but primarily to their consistency in producing highquality bisque heads with exceptional painting and modeling. The family owned porcelain factory operated in Thuringia, Germany from 1869-1914, the same region where some of the more prominent factories such as Kestner and ABG also ran their operations. It is important to note that since Simon Halbig was a porcelain factory, they produced only bisque heads, legs, arms and all-bisque dolls. They did not produce composition doll bodies.

During their lengthy years of production, Simon Halbig also made heads for many other prominent companies such as Kammer & Reinhardt, C. M. Bergmann, Carl Berger, Cuno & Otto Dressel, and SFBJ to name a few. This article will focus solely on some of the dolls from the factory’s early years of production ranging from their inauguration in 1869 to the early 1880’s. The earliest doll heads were produced at a time when China dolls had dominated the doll making industry for over half a century. Like their China and Parian counterparts, these lady dolls had molded-hair, often with ribbon decorations in contrasting color with some examples also sporting molded necklaces and many with swivel necks (photo 1). Most had glass eyes and earring holes although there are some painted-eyed ones as well. Most of these early dolls were placed on cloth bodies with beautiful porcelain lower arms and porcelain lower legs. These early flesh-tinted molded haired lady dolls are not to be confused with Parian-types whose bisque is untinted. Even though Simon Halbig did produce some Parians during their early years, some with youthful faces, the vast majority were the flesh-tinted lady dolls featured in this article. An example of their early all-bisque production is the very rare and early 6” peg-jointed all-bisque doll with a swivel neck and bare feet in photo 2. This beautiful doll features many of the same characteristics one finds in the early flesh-tinted bisque lady dolls, with the exception that it is a child doll. Her attribution to Simon Halbig is evidenced by the familial 3. Simon Halbig 920 glass-eyed wigged shoulder modeling and painting: sculpted short brown hair with contrasting black head with two-toned iris and flat eyebrows. band, cobalt blue glass eyes, a closed-mouth with a red line between the lips, long arched feathered brows, thickly painted lashes, and a sweet, pleasing expression. Compare these characteristics to the lady doll from my collection featured in photo 5 and the familiarity is unmistakable! None of the company’s artistry was compromised by this exceptional little doll’s smaller size. Simon Halbig also produced lovely glass-eyed wigged bisque one piece shoulder heads early in their production that remain elusive today. These early dolls are characterized by fine quality painting, pale, even-smoothed bisque, softly hued cheeks, lip shading on closed or open/closed mouths with the upper lips having upturned corners suggesting a smile, and very long and narrow flat feathered brows set close to the eye socket (photo 3). The Simon Halbig 920 from my collection featured in photo 3 has almond shaped stationary paperweight threaded glass eyes, and a less common two-toned iris which gives her eyes added depth. Her upper lips have upturned corners suggesting a smile. Many of these early, wigged one piece shoulderhead dolls were made for 4. 9-inch doll shoulderhead made for the French the French market. The market. These early dolls have sew holes and are found on either cloth or kid bodies. 9” example featured here (photo 4) still bears part of the original French store label underneath her 5. An early lady doll by Simon Halbig has similar painting to the company’s vest. Interestingly, these early all bisque dolls. stationary-necked shoulder

6. Circa 1870’s these 19-inch dolls are marked “S 7 H,”, on the front of the shoulder plates, and wear their original regional dress.

heads also have sew holes and are found on either cloth or kid bodies. Other features of these dolls include a domed head often with a ring around the head, nicely sculpted arms ending in a cupped hand with separate thumbs, and markings low on the front of the shoulder plate which typically bear an incised “S H” without the ampersand found on dolls produced after 1905. Sometimes the mark also includes a number indicating size. This 22” very early, uncommonly found SH lady doll that I recently added to my collection has all of the characteristics of the early dolls (photo 5). Notice her narrow and long feathered brows and their close set to the eye socket. She also has almond cut threaded paper weight eyes, two-toned irises, molded eyelids, lip shading and upturned upper lip corners. In Jan Foulke’s comprehensive book, Simon Halbig Dolls: The Artful Aspect, she points out that this particular painting feature bestows many S & H dolls with a pleasing expression. She has similar facial molding and painting to their early all-bisque dolls. Originally, many Simon Halbig dolls were wonderfully costumed in traditional regional European dress. The two large 19-inch examples featured here (photo 6) are dressed in charming Russian folk costumes made of cotton, wool, silk velvet, silk, and early metallic trim. They both have the early mark of “S 7 H” incised on the front of their shoulder plates and date to the early 1870’s. The ﬁne painting that the factory is renowned for is evident in their beautifully painted faces. By the early 1880’s, Simon Halbig had been busy competing with the booming Bebe market and had shifted most of their production to numbered closed, and soon after, open-mouth socket heads. The earlier closed mouth versions socket heads still retained their closed domes, but the open-mouthed versions had an open crown for the insertion of sleep eyes and teeth, a highly desirable innovation of the era. The three early open mouth 719, 908 and 949 dolls from my collection typify the features of the early open mouth socket head dolls produced in the 1880’s: square upper

7. This mold 908 has the pre 1905 S H mark (no ampersand) and is on an early kid over wood ball jointed body, 47

and lower teeth, a French style crown cut with no rim ridge, a high forehead, and lip shading on the top and lower lip. Their modeling also includes a ﬂat eyebrow set close to the eye socket and thickly painted lashes which give their eyes a penetrating gaze. These dolls also bear the company’s earlier mark of an “S H” with a size number incised between the letters. Interestingly, the 908 also comes on an early kid over wood ball jointed body, a characteristic I previously thought was reserved for their early lady dolls. With all the attention this company paid to quality painting technique, it’s no 9. This 949, like the two prior dolls, is typical of wonder Simon & Halbig went the company’s open mouth socket heads being 8. Early 719 with fl at eyebrows, molded lids on to produce heads for so many made by the early 1880s. and thick lashes. other German companies and Bibliography: remain in business for such a long time. It is their consistency in producing quality heads Cieslik, Jurgen & Marianne. German Doll Encyclopedia that continue to make Simon & Halbig dolls popular with 1800-1939. Maryland: Hobby House Press, 1985. collectors today. Hopefully, you will be able to identify and be Foulke, Jan. Simon Halbig Dolls: The Artful Aspect. charmed by their earlier dolls as much as I have! Maryland: Hobby House Press, 1984.

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Great Dolly Weekend” was enjoyed by those who registered for the many events held in conjunction with this year’s Gaithersburg’s March doll show and sale. Organized by the Dollology Club of Washington, D.C. and the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts, it added to the bustling excitement of this premiere East Coast doll venue, featuring many of our favorite antique doll dealers. Don’t miss the next Gaithersburg, MD doll show, June 4th and 5th. Here are some of the items that caught our eye – be sure to check to see if they are still available.

9-1/2 inch F.G, Marion Maus. MD

18 inch Jumeau Fashion, $4450. Shari McMasters, OH Made for the French market with store label intact, Simon Halbig 1949, $2950. Phil May Antiques, NJ.

Second series portrait Jumeau, $5500. Becky and Andy Ourant, PA.

F 10 G, 22 inches, $6500 and Kestner 156, 28 inches, $1800. Linda Kellermann, VA.

Margaret Kincaid, MD., current president of the National Antique Doll Dealers Association.

20 inch Jumeau, $3200 and Kestner Daisy, $1625.Gigi’s Dolls and Sherry’s Teddy Bears, IL.

Representing Morphy Auctions, PA, Dan Morphy and Jessica Bauman (left) and Becky Sponsler.

Shoes for fashions and bebes. Deborah Fratino, CT.

Long face Jumeau. Richard Saxman, PA.

Grandma’s Attic, Joyce Kekatos, NY.

Unusual crèche doll, $1950. Pat Vaillancourt, FL.

Rohmer Fashion, 24 inches. Jay and Connie Lowe, PA.

Andrew Truman from James D. Julia Antiques with some of the dolls in their upcoming auction.

A. Steiner, 21 inches, $4100. Ann Lloyd, PA.

Do You Have a Mystery Doll ?

ladys wrote us about a doll she hopes one of our readers can identify, a 5-inch tall Japanese doll with molded features and inserted black eyes. She describes her doll, “The material is hard, perhaps a type of papier mache. She has a straight black hair wig with a bun-type roll at the top of her head which was originally covered with hair. The head is moveable and is mounted on a shoulderplate which has an actual neck into the head. The arms are loosely jointed to the body. The bottom of the shoulder plate is mounted on a firmly stuffed rounded shape of flesh colored cloth. There is no indication that there was ever a lower body and legs. Can anyone tell me what she represents? Did she originally have a lower body and if so, how was it jointed and what did it look like? Gladys Naturally we turned to Japanese doll expert Alan Pate. “She was/is a Japanese Ichimatsu doll from the late 1910’s early 20’s. She definitely would have had a lower body. Based on the hands she was only of modest quality when first made. It is surprising, given her beaten and battered state that her hair is still intact. The pin cushion-like element on her head is a classic type of child’s hairstyle/bow which consisted of a chignon wrapped in fabric.” Thanks, Alan

n response to Karen who wrote about her cloth doll with the chamois leather head (see page 56, April issue) we contacted Dominique Pennegues who wrote back, “I can only tell you about my own ‘guess’ on this very special doll: she deﬁnitely is not an AAP from Stefania Lazarska. She seems to have been made some time between 1915 and 1925. She makes me think of the dolls made by Aurore Lauth Sand, who made dolls with both embroidered chamois faces and painted faces like Karen’s (Sand’s husband was a well known painter). This pretty doll could also have been made by an artist, a hat maker or dress maker from this period. She is very probably one of a kind. Thanks, Dominique

oes anyone know what these dolls are called, where they are from, and what they should be appraised at? They were given to my mother by my grandfather who was in the international trade business. They are at least 50 years old. Paul

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Izannah Walker Reproductions

e want to congratulate doll maker Kathy Patterson who was featured in our December, 2010 issue. Kathy was recently voted by Early American Life Magazine as the leading artist for Museum Quality Reproduction Izannah Walker Dolls. She was a prior winner for her Santa reproductions and has also won for her Queen Anne style wooden dolls. Kathy advertises her dolls in our emporium section.

Princeton Doll & Toy Museum Honors Antique DOLL Collector

very year the Princeton Doll and Toy Museum honors people in the doll industry who have given meritorious service to the museum and the doll world. We are proud to announce that Antique DOLL Collector received the award for Outstanding Journalism – Antique Dolls. Executive Director of the Museum, Virginia Aris, hosted the awards luncheon, held at the Yardley Country Club in Yardley, PA, Sunday, March 27. A lively event, it featured a salesroom, a wide selection of helpers, an exhibit of antique to modern fashion dolls, and a program by Barbara DeVilbiss on the history of fashion doll.

Virginia Aris, host of the March 27 luncheon and director of the Princeton Doll and Toy Museum. An exhibit of fashion dolls and their accessories offered a tiny sampling what you can see at the museum.

Each attendee took home a vintage Madame Alexander doll, part of a collection of 850 dolls donated to the Princeton Doll & Toy Museum by the late collector Frances Stephens. The Princeton Doll & Toy Museum is a New Jersey non-proﬁt corporation founded in 1998 with the purpose of ensuring the preservation and continuing appreciation of dolls and toys. For membership information write to the museum at 8 Somerset Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525.

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Morphy Auctions to be Focus of a Reality Show

orphy Auctions has entered into an agreement with Nancy Glass Productions to develop a documentary/ reality TV series. Under the terms of the agreement, Morphy Auctions and Nancy Glass Productions will collaborate to create an antiques and auction related program for broadcast on a major television network. “I had been considering the idea of a TV show about Morphy’s for a long time and had been approached by several production companies and networks,” said Morphy’s CEO Dan Morphy. “I chose Nancy Glass Productions because of their successful track record in producing quality programming.”

Nancy Glass is a former on air personality and six-time Emmy winner. Her company, Nancy Glass Productions, has created over 2,000 hours of prime-time programming for various cable networks as well as producing radio shows for Sirius XM and a recent feature documentary which took ﬁrst prize at the LA Cinema Film Festival. They currently have eight series in production. “We are excited to be working with someone as passionate and knowledgeable about antiques and collectibles as Dan Morphy,” Glass commented. “This program will go behind the scenes to showcase the fast-paced world of Morphy Auctions, their team’s interaction with collectors and the thrill of their actual auction events.”

The Old Pretenders and the Art of Doll Costuming

There are many aspects to take into consideration when dressing any doll, but they are particular when costuming a doll in early manner. When choosing a style it’s important to keep in mind that although a doll’s costume reflected the style of the day, more often than not, clothing was cleverly constructed in a somewhat different manner than full sized examples. In order to recreate an effective reproduction it’s important to keep in mind that one is dressing a “doll” and not a person. The Old Pretenders – David Chapman and Paul Robinson – are guided by their extensive study, handling and restorations of 17th and 18th century English wooden dolls, reference and research of costumes via museum collections, paintings and even porcelain figurines, but in the end these considerations must be filtered through the eyes of a doll costumer of the period. Despite Paul having a background in modern as well as period costume design, it is David that dresses the majority of Old Pretenders. Originally many antiques were dressed by doll maker’s wives or daughters, greatly skilled but not formally trained as dressmakers. In this case David’s expertise and lack of formal training turns out to be an advantage lending an authentic, antique feel to the end results.

Usually dealing in something both rare and of limited quantity, when at all possible they prefer to use actual 17th - 18th century fabrics to dress their dolls. The overall design depends on the antique textile they have on hand and how to use anything to its best advantage. The doll dressed in gold, based on an example from the 1740s, features a rare 18th century saffron colored lightweight floral damask. The handsewn dress is deceptively simple but carefully crafted. In keeping with the period it even features a bodice boned with tiny wooden stays. Many layers of both cotton and linen under-slips provide the proper fullness to the skirt which trains slightly to the back. As this is a less formal garment it is worn with a snugly fitted cap of the finest, drawnwork linen trimmed with fine metallic braid and handmade silk tassels. Short kid gauntlets complete the ensemble. As with all Old Pretenders, her clothing is permanently stitched in place. This is partly to ensure a properly fitted garment but also due to the sometimes fragile nature of the antique textiles. Too much dressing and undressing of a doll could cause damage to her costume. Each Old Pretender doll is approached as a “total package” with a costume designed specifically with the doll in mind and it’s their hope that a doll will look the same in 100 years as it did the day it left the studio. To contact the Old Pretenders email them at: secretgarden@shaw.ca

Come Celebrate with Rose Percy, Duty’s Most Faithful THE EVENT Please join the members of the Carmel Doll & Toy Study Group for a premier charitable fundraising event. A limited number of registered attendees will be treated to a very full day of festivities that include a luncheon buffet, a specially created program about Rose Percy, deluxe helpers and shopping opportunities, plus each attendee will receive a copy of a beautifully illustrated book about Rose, her possessions and her life. Please note that the exclusive book will only be made available to registered guests at Rose’s events.

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Come Help Celebrate Rose Percy’s 150th Birthday, and Take Home a Gift for Yourself From generous friends, from far and wide, we have received donations to help further Rose’s cause and we wish to give you a preview of them. On this page, you will discover just a small sampling of the exquisite Helper and Live Auction Items that will be offered at the Rose Percy Luncheon. The members of the Carmel Doll & Toy Study Group would like you to meet “Posey” – their donation to the Live Auction portion of the day. Posey is a diminutive, antique, English poured Wax doll with a hand sewn trousseau that even our dear Rose covets. Posey is complete with clothing for many occasions, an assortment of accessories – even an antique dressing table. Posey’s list of possessions seems to grow on a daily basis.

Carmel doll club member and award winning couturier Denise Buese has created an entire trousseau for the popular UFDC souvenir doll Marie Terese – and it too, will be a live auction item. Included are hand made shoes and accessories – Denise even made the boxes that house them. The Carmel Doll Shop donated the doll, so the lucky winner will have an entire package that can be enjoyed immediately. You will ﬁnd plenty of new books, plus antiques, modern dolls, teddy bears and lots of surprises! We hope to see you there!

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A Mother’s Day Greeting by Jennifer Craft-Hurst

was recently rather have that asked when one?” my Mother I first started asked, pointing at a collecting dolls. beautiful Jumeau. I I had to stop and burst into laughter! think. I really think “Mom, I can’t afford I’ve been collecting that!” “Why not?” dolls for as long she asked. “Just save as I can remember. your money. Don’t You see, I caught buy everything you the collecting bug see just for the sake from my mother. of buying it.” I know I fondly recall our this sounds like My mother, Elizabeth Harris Craft. summer trips back logical advice, but to my mom’s childhood home in Ohio. Every year, to me, this was an epiphany. It had never occurred she would take her box of childhood dolls out of to me that I could own the fine French dolls of my the attic for me to admire. Opening the box would dreams. I heeded her advice, and, after more time reveal a trove of childhood treasures: a mint-in-box passing, she and I started traveling to auctions Wanda the Walking Doll, numerous Skookums, to actually bid on those wonderful French girls. a wooden bed filled with all-bisques, a Bonnie Our doll travels took us near and far in the United Braids, a Beautiful Arranbee Ballerina, and “Baby States, and even to Paris, where we enjoyed our Polly,” her beloved blonde Toni Doll. I wanted Mother/Daughter grand adventure. those dolls so desperately. Alas, as my mother In 2004, my mother passed away from cancer. would remind me, those were her dolls and not To me, this was the loss, not only of my mother, mine. Maybe someday I would have them. but also of my collecting partner and my best As the years passed, my mother fueled the friend. This year, as my father was cleaning out fire for my passion of dolls. Every Christmas, his house, he handed me numerous boxes and I received a beautiful Effanbee or Madame told me that I could have them. Inside were Alexander, which I would keep as pristine as the my mother’s prized childhood dolls; Wanda, day I first opened her. My mom and I became doll the Skookums, the all-bisques, Bonnie Braids, auction buddies, simply dreaming while following the Ballerina, and Baby Polly. They were mine. along in our prized catalogues. After I graduated Those amazing dolls were mine. The dolls I had college and joined the job market, I was finally dreamed of for so long were now mine. And I able to start purchasing those which I had so would give anything to have them back in my long only dreamed of owning. One day, as Mom mother’s attic, waiting for her to show them to and I were exploring antique stores, I pointed me again. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. Thank you out a doll that I was considering purchasing. It for giving me the bug. And Happy Mother’s Day was a simple German Dolly Face. “Wouldn’t you to all mothers everywhere!

Auction Gallery Simon & Halbig’s character boy 153, 17 inches, only made for one or two years, sold for $15,500.

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among them George Arliss, Sis Hopkins and John Bunny. The former Ambassador Hotel, home of the famed Coconut Grove, provided Billie with an amazing collection of silent film wax portrait dolls. Into the early 1990’s Billie was still going to collector shows, taking along her celebrity dolls, where aging stars, delighted to receive recognition, signed them for her. She was our roving “celebrity” reporter, submitting photographs of former headliners. The golden age of Hollywood is long gone, but thanks to Billie Nelson Tyrrell, a large part of its past has been preserved and will be remembered. Theriault’s auction April 9 and 10, fittingly held in Los Angeles, CA, featured her collection of celebrity dolls and related memorabilia, as well as a selection of fine bisque and Americanmade dolls. Here are some of the highlights. For more prices visit www.theriaults.com Prices do not include buyer’s premium.

Left to Right: Lejeune, a noted French sculptor, created this rare bisque model of British actress Dorothy Ward, c. 1915. 22 inches tall, it realized $14,000. 13 inch Premiere Bebe by Emile Jumeau, $8,000. Salon dolls by Lenci, representing Marlene Dietrich, c. 1930, 28 inches $2100, and Clara Bow, c. 1926, 31 inches, $5750.

Lenci doll inspired by silent film actress Ruth Roland, 25 inches, c. 1923, $9,500.

“Mr. Common People” by Schoenhut. Rare, one of a kind dolls, 16 inches. c. 1911, all original, $16,500.

One of a kind prototype of Charlie McCarthy by Edgar Bergen for Effanbee, autographed, 18 inches, $10,750.

30 inch Lenci Rudolph Valentino, c. 1920’s, $9,500.

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Jumeau Triste, 33-1/2 inches, original jointed body (overpainted), with ﬁxed wrists, wig, (a small chip at the neck) sold for approximately $11,000 at the recent Ladenburger auction. Every year a new outﬁt was made for the doll, the costumes contained in this specially made cabinet.

rare Munich Art doll by Marion Kaulitz sold at Sweetbriar’s April auction for $8900. At 15” tall, she wore her original countrystyle costume.

petite mulatto Bru dating from the Girard period (c. 1890), signed Bru Jeune, size 2, 11 inches, with the original composition body and wearing the original costume, realized approximately $14,100 at the recent sale in Paris presented by François Theimer.

rare Jumeau Phonographe doll with its patented device by clock and automaton maker Lioret, sold at the Galerie de Chartres for approximately $28,000. The 24 inch doll wearing its original dress, is marked “Depose Tete Jumeau 11” and retained its original box and ﬁve cylinders. Also of note was a Jumeau Triste, size 9, dressed in appropriate antique clothing for approximately $24,000.

fashion attributed to Barrois, sold for $11,210 at Morphy’s April auction. It features a swivel bisque head on bisque shoulder plate, brown leather fashion body with separately stitched ﬁgures and straight legs. The doll is elaborately costumed in what could easily be an original outﬁt representing a region of North Africa with multi-colored and layered fabrics.

15 inch black bisque incised Van Rozen, original clothes (hairline at back of head and repair to chin) sold for $12,100 at Withington’s April 7th & 8th auction. One-half inch taller was this white bisque Van Rozen which also brought $12,100. We would like to thank the following auction houses for their participation:

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ow Doth the Little Busy Bee”, an oil, watercolor and charcoal painting by Jessie Wilcox Smith, from the Kendra and Allan Daniel collection, sold for $386,500 at Sotheby’s New York on April 11. The painting was ﬁrst published in 1910 in “A Child’s Book of Old Verses.”

n all original 17 inch Bebe Parlant Automatique Steiner (kicking/ crying) in the factory costume brought $2,200 at Alderfer’s March 31 auction.

Alderfer Auctions, 501 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA 19440. 215-393-3023. www.alderferauction.com Galerie De Chartres, 10 rue Claude Bernard Za Le Coudray - BP 70129 28630 Chartres - Le Coudray. Email: chartres@galeriedechartres.com James D. Julia Auctions, 203 Skowhegan Rd, Fairfield, Maine 04937. 207-453-7125 www.jamesdjulia.com Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GMBH, Lustgartenstr. 61 D-68526 Ladenburg, Germany www.spielzeugauktion.de Morphy Auctions, 2000 North Reading Road, Denver, PA 17517. 717-335-3435. www.morphyauctions.com Sotheby’s, 1334 York Avenue New York, NY 10021, 212-606-7000. www.sothebys.com Sweetbriar Auctions, P.O. Box 37, Earleville, MD 21919. 410-275-2094 www.sweetbriarauctions.com Theimer Auctions, 4 rue des Cavaliers 89130 Toucy France email :francois.theimer@wanadoo.fr www.theimer.fr Theriault’s, PO Box 151, Annapolis, MD 21404. 800-638-0422. www.theriaults.com Withington Auction, Inc., 17 Atwood Road, Hillsborough, NH 03244. 603-478-3232 www.withingtonauction.com

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Gebruder Heubach Mold 5636. Uh Oh! Here is the most captivating li'l charmer you are ever going to come across! This amazing doll has it all! Circa 1912 this little one has deeply incised marks that include the sunburst mark that the Gebruder Heubach Firm was known for. They began making dolls in 1910 and were off to a running start w/ the vast experience they had at making superlative sculptural figures & figurines of numerous depictions; especially with a focus on babies & children. She wears a cheerful red wool coat w/ faux fur trims at collar and pocket w/ matching beret atop a white eyelet dress. Her fabulous French ringlet pull-up wig is the perfect frame for her impish grin and innocent face. She is on her orig body & has a lovely bisque head free of defect. All fingers & toes are intact. At 16" she 's a perfect cabinet size! She is the best little charmer to come along in a very long time! $2575

20" Kestner Gibson Girl. This beautiful lady doll has a story to tell! She originally belonged to the author of A Portrait of Dolls; Carol Jacobsen. She was on the Vol II Edition and also featured inside. She has been kept in excellent condition; retains the same lovely elaborate gown and bonnet that she was photographed in for the book written some thirty years ago. Quite beautiful w/never removed plaster pate, orig Gibson style wig and espresso brown glass sl. eyes heavily fringed w/ orig real upper lashes as well as the obligatory deftly painted lower lashes. She has single stroke brown brows, aquiline nose & raised chin that give her the decided Gibson Girl air. Her lady body is cloth with attractive blue boots and straight wrist composition arms. She has four layers of dress and petticoats, lovely pantaloons, a corset and chemise & necklace as pictured on book cover. The doll and autographed copy of the book will stay together. This is a certain treasure; a classic & loved addition to a well rounded collection! $2995

All Bisque Simon Halbig 886. This doll is so beautiful with such a child-like expression. Made by Simon Halbig ca. 1880 on, she is incised 886 S 5 H and is in the rarer to find 9" size. Her huge chocolate colored glass eyes are adorned w/ generous upper & lower lashes & dark liner beneath soft brown multi-stroked brows. Her bisque is gently colored in peach tones w/ full peachy lips with a sought after oily sheen . Her open mouth reveals early square cut teeth, making this a very desirable doll. Adding to her numerous blessings her body is in wonderful condition & she has the hard to come by yellow shirred stockings w/ double-strap black painted shoes making her so desirable! Her darling eyelet dress fits perfectly & the matching bonnet is a sweet compliment. Her long blonde curly mohair wig suits her beautifully! She has a small cork pate and is in generally excellent condition w/ leather liners at neck socket & inside arm & leg joints. She has wooden peg joints at shoulder & hips. This doll will enchant you! $4200

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Absolutely breathtaking 22" closed mouth K star R 192 with stunning deep blue spiral paperweight eyes! This is such a rare and gorgeous doll with an incredible character look. Her bisque is exquisite with exceptional coloring and deep modeling. She is on her early 8 ball straight wristed body with some areas of a light repaint. She is fabulous in her beautiful antique clothes and she even has an antique fur collar and muff! She has a beautiful black velvet antique bonnet atop her lovely antique mohair wig. Such an fantastic doll! $3195

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A darling closed mouth, all antique 11" Kestner 128 pouty child with her very own trunk! How can a doll be this adorable? This is one of the cutest little Kestners you will ever see! She has huge cornflower blue sleep eyes surrounded by long finely painted lashes, exquisite bisque and the sweetest little pouty closed mouth. She has her original plaster pate, blond mohair wig and is dress in a darling factory chemise that has a Germany tag on the front! She has a minty fully jointed Kestner body with it's original finish. Her antique trunk is filled with antique dresses, underwear and her own small bisque doll. This is the cutest little doll you will ever see! Adorable! $1995

Fantastic all original sewing presentation box with a sewing machine and factory outfits! When have you ever seen a sewing kit with actual dresses tied in? This such an incredible treasure! This fabulous kit has the sewing implements still tied in, buttons still in their boxes, and threads still tied down. The 12 1/2" by 6" by 7 1/4" paisley paper covered is in beautiful condition. Beautiful box with such rare treasures! $1875

A tremendous and hard to find large size! 34" size 15 1907 Jumeau with mouthwatering beauty! This beautiful Jumeau is so amazing with her huge deep blue paperweight eyes, exquisite bisque and expert painting! A beautiful big French Bebe! This gorgeous girl is on her heavy and chunky Jumeau body and is wearing a lovely cream silk antique dress and an gorgeous antique bonnet. She has a beautiful long brown human hair wig and cork pate. $3250

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27.5” Steiner Figure A Bebe, incised J. Steiner Paris, large paperweight eyes, closed mouth, fully jointed Steiner body, vintage cotton and organdy outﬁt. $4995

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Open Sunday 9AM - 4PM or by appointment Visa/Mastercard 5.5” Simon and Halbig all bisque Asian child, swivel neck, glass eyes, long queue and cotton robe. $950 6” Simon and Halbig all bisque child, unusual sleeping eyes, closed mouth, swivel neck, long black stockings, original clothes and wig. $1800

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Antique DOLL Collector June 2011 Vol. 14, No. 5

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Estate Antique Doll Auction, Sunday, June 12, 2011 At the Annapolis Sheraton in Annapolis, Maryland  9 AM Preview  11 AM Auction

It’s Christmas all year long at Theriault’s, and on Sunday, June 12 we’re proving the point.

and bidding, but if you cannot attend, live online bidding is available, as well as absentee bidding.

More than 300 lots of antique dolls and toys, just the kind found under the Christmas tree decades and decades ago. And as for those holiday trees, we have those, too! Two beautiful table-top antique feather trees filled with blown glass ornaments are featured (shown here in the photograph), along with an extraordinary antique 6’ tall feather tree blooming with still more antique ornaments. The dolls and playthings? Two bébés by Bru, a number of other French bébés by Jumeau, Gaultier, and Steiner, elegant French poupées, rare German characters, early cloth dolls, all-bisque mignonettes, teddy bears, lithographed tin toys, early pull toys and carriages, antique doll costumes, Raggedy Ann, Kathe Kruse, and all the other wonderful dolls you love to collect. Many of the dolls are featured from the well-known estate collection of Afton Brennan of Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Each of the dolls, toys, and teddies in the auction are available for viewing online after May 25 (visit www.theriaults.com and click on the button for Proxibid). We encourage you to attend the auction for personal viewing

The Sunday auction will be followed by Theriault’s famous Ten2Go Doll auction on Monday, June 13, 2011 where doll discoveries abound. More than 450 lots will be presented. Preview 9 AM. Note 10 AM auction time. At the Monday auction, you must be present to bid. Both auctions are conducted at the Sheraton Annapolis located at 173 Jennifer Road, directly off US Route 50 in Annapolis. For further hotel information, call 410-266-3131. If you have questions about the auction, please call 800-638-0422 (9AM-8PM) Monday through Friday or email info@theriaults.com.

And don’t forget other upcoming auctions: MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011. Discovery Day Auction at the Gaithersburg Hilton in Gaithersburg, Maryland. SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2011. Our next catalog auction, “Raised by the Song of the Murmuring Grove” at the Anaheim Hyatt, in Anaheim, California.

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Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1. - 2. 22” E. 10 J. Jumeau Bebe, immaculate pale bisque, rare cornflower blue bulging p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, orig. mohair wig & pate, early applied ears, FACTORY orig. burgundy silk, lace & velvet dress w/weights at bottom, decorated with ribbons & rope, orig. bustle, slip, undies, Jumeau shoes & crocheted socks. Magnificent unbelievable couture costume incl. matching orig. hat. On orig. “signed” early 8 ball st. wrist chunky body. Has been mine for many years & her pictures will show you why!! OUTSTANDING Bebe fit for a museum!!! $20,000. 3. 15 1/2" Rare K * R #131 Googlie Toddler, perfect bisque, huge blue side glancing sl. eyes, orig. mohair side coiled wig & pate. 1-2 Wears a darling ant. blue cotton batiste & lace dress, orig. undies, orig. leather shoes w/pom poms & orig. socks. On her orig. chunky "fully jointed toddler body". Big watermelon mouth, rare Googlie mold & great large size. Sure to make you smile. ADORABLE!!! $12,550. 4. - 5. 26” Tete Jumeau Bebe #12, gorgeous pale bisque, huge light blue p/w eyes, fabulous long tailed mohair wig & cork pate. Wears a magnificent Fr. ant. pink batiste & lace dress w/Fr. ant. matching silk & lace hat, ant. undies, ant. pink leather shoes & socks. On orig. “signed” Jumeau body. Has the most wonderful baby face & a great large size Bebe. Absolutely GORGEOUS!! Only…$6600. 6. - 7. 26” FG Block Letter Bebe, gorgeous pale bisque, huge almond shaped amber p/w eyes, fabulous ant. Fr. mohair wig in its orig. set & cork pate. Wears what I believe to be her orig. ladies style long silk dress adorned w/fabulous laces, ant. undies, stunning ant. Fr. silk frilly hat & orig. ant. Fr. shoes. On her orig. “signed” Gesland body. Desirable Bru type molded tongue tip. Absolutely BREATHTAKING large Bebe!!! $11,000. 8. - 9. 10” Early Series C Steiner Bebe, blue lever p/w eyes, early mauve blush under her beautifully painted brows, immaculate pale bisque, orig. lambs wool wig & an extra mohair wig, (both included) & orig. Steiner pate. Wears a magnificent ant. Fr. pale blue silk dress adorned w/ribbons & laces, orig. shoes & socks, orig. undies, plus the most magnificent ant. Fr. frilly hat. On her early st. wrist orig. Steiner body in unplayed with condition. Outlined lips, early round face & the best modeling. Perfect working eye mechanism & an AMAZING beautiful face! Rare tiny size Bebe!! $14,900. 10 10. 23” Heubach Koppledorf Character Child, br. sl. eyes w/real hair lashes, gorgeous peaches & cream bisque, four upper teeth, orig. auburn mohair wig & pate. Wears orig. ant. cotton eyelet dress, ant. undies, orig. shoes & I have added a fabulous Fr. ant. lace bonnet. On her orig. body. Absolutely ADORABLE and only…$695. 11. - 12. 15" Early French R.D. Bebe, early perfect pale bisque, light blue threaded p/w eyes, orig. mohair wig & pate & her head coil is still intact. Wears a gorgeous Fr. ant. aqua dropped waist silk & lace pleated dress, ant. undies, FABULOUS ant. Fr. leather shoes w/big rosettes & ant. Fr. matching hat. On orig. early chunky 8 ball jointed Portrait-type st. wrist RD body. Has desirable Bru type molded tongue tip. EXTRAORDINARILY beautiful!!! Only…$6275. 13. 11" JDK #211 "Sammy" Character Baby, open/closed mouth, beautiful light blue sl. eyes, orig. mohair wig, Kestner pate, wearing a darling batiste ant. baby gown. On orig. Kestner bent limb baby body. Incredible modeling & perfect mint bisque. Absolutely adorable!!! And only…$750. 14. - 15. 9” E. 1 J. Jumeau Bebe, gorgeous bl. p/w eyes, immaculate pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate. Another EJ that belongs in a Museum, completely FACTORY couture wearing a gorgeous pleated burgundy silk & lace dress, orig. undies, her Jumeau earrings, orig. crocheted socks her Jumeau shoes “signed” Paris, added gorgeous ant. Fr. hat, plus the hat shown on her in the book "A Whispering of Dolls" by Theriault's in 2002. Has her original sewn in "Bebe Jumeau" label, which is something we are seldom lucky enough to find. On orig. “signed” Jumeau st. wrist body. Rare teeny size #1 with the most STUNNING of the EJ faces. ALL FACTORY ORIGINAL at a great price!!!

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BUYING & SELLING QUALITY DOLLS FOR OVER 18 YEARS 1 - 3. HUGE 13 1/2" Rose O'Neill Kewpie on robust compo toddler body with jointed knees and starfish hands. This awesome googly has brn. gl. eyes, a wide smile, molded tuft and desirable molded blue wings at the back of his big ball of a beautiful bisque head! $12,500. 4 - 5. 14 3/4" SFBJ rare 229 character body that swivels on a walker body with jointing at the shoulders, elbows, wrists and hips. There is some typical SFBJ chipping off of paint on areas of the hands and lower legs. He is all smiles w/ bl. gl. jewel eyes and his orig. blond mohair wig and possibly orig. knit outfit. $2250.

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6. 8 1/2" A.M 200 Googly toddler, a harder to find mold number in the Armand Marseille family of googlies. Orig. metal hook stringing is a bit loose. She has orig. undergarments and socks, a red antique mohair wig, and an appropriate 1920's vintage dress. $1695.

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1. 16” China rarity with expressive painted features and perfect coloring. The modeling of the head includes a stylish molded hat (small flake to edge in back) that is ornamented with two colorful plumes, plus a bow on one side and a loop of hair revealed on the other. On a handmade cloth body, she wears a two-piece ensemble of silk brocade. Do not hesitate, this amazing china is well worth the investment. $17,500. 2. 26-1/2” Lenci Lady featuring the rarely found “Gish face” with lovely paint, the blonde mohair wig in the original set and a magnificent costume of organdy and felt that is in exceptionally clean condition. $4800. 3. 28-1/2” Smiling Bru Fashion in size letter M with a perfect and sublime bisque head, and almond eye cuts featuring the most beautiful blue paperweight eyes. On a clean kid leather body showing normal wear and a few patches, this example wears a spectacular Chinoiserie-inspired silk gown with exquisite floral embroidery. $14,500. 4. 25-1/2” Bebe Jumeau EJA 12 with a perfect head, incredible luminous bisque, character-like modeling, sensitive blue paperweight

eyes ((possible eye-flake repair on the lower right rim), very heavy mauve eye shadow, pierced applied ears, and a lovely mohair wig in a flattering shade of pale blonde. Her classic straight-wrist, 8-ball jointed body is in very good condition and retains its original paint finish and Jumeau stamp. $26,000. 5. 19” A.T. 9 with a perfect bisque head, two-tone blue paperweight eyes in even eye cuts with mauve shadow, pierced ears and a very full, light brown, mohair wig that is a perfect complement to her coloring. On a jointed composition body that bears a beautiful original paint finish, this fine bebe wears a stylish ensemble in midnight blue velvet and silk. A blue chip doll who is most definitely destined for a blue chip collection. $62,500. 6. 22” R. 2 D. Bebe named “Mlle. Renee” with lovely perfect bisque, wonderful coloring, expressive brown paperweight eyes, pierced ears, her blonde mohair wig in its original set and an original trousseau.. On a true R.D. body with straight wrists, it is in trousseau excellent condition overall. Renée’s trunk houses seven changes of clothes. Bebes with an original trousseau are especially rare to come by. 12,500.

7. 18-1/2” China with beautifully painted facial features and feathering of the “hair” at the temples – just an extremely graceful style. On an antique cloth body with long leather arms, she wears a period 1870s ensemble in solid and patterned silks that any Parisienne would envy. $3995. 8. 19” Wax doll of a lifetime with a poured wax shoulderhead, inset, sparkling, blue glass eyes, painted features that include delicate lashes, brows, and lips, plus painted hair in a rich shade of light brown. On a fine white leather body, the poured wax arms are perfect, and the wax legs feature rare molded shoes and stockings (repair to left). The original dress of ice blue silk features delicate lace and fine passementerie. $5500. 9. 17” German Papier-mâché – a lovely, brown-eyed, (attributed to) Kestner with a rare hairstyle, nicely modeled and painted features, an unusual hairstyle (scattered light flaking and touch-ups) which features a center part with two wings that are pulled back exposing the back of the ears, plus a wonderful spiral bun of braids. On a typical milliner’s model body of stuffed leather with wooden limbs, this doll’s presentation is breathtaking. $3200.

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June 2011 Volume 14, Number 5

EMILE AND ALBERT AND THE “UNIQUE” BEBE by Kathy Embry A collaboration between two talented individuals produced the new Jumeau bebe known as the Triste model.

THE EXTRAORDINARY DOLLS OF SONNEBERG 1875-1900 by Andy Ourant

THE MODEL DOLL SHOWS OF 1896-1898 by Rhonda King At the close of the 19th century, patronesses of New York Society gathered to view an American-made fashion show in miniature.

Collectors persist in calling these solid dome heads Beltons, when in fact, modern research has ruled out Belton as a possible manufacturer.

About The Cover

Since the mid 20th century doll collectors have erroneously referred to solid dome heads as Beltons. Andy Ourant explains the complexities of the Sonneberg doll industry and the difﬁculty attributing manufacturers to these dolls. One thing is certain, side by side with French dolls their desirability is easily apparent and at a bargain price! Cover Photo and Collection Becky and Andy Ourant.

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56 Auction Gallery

40 Mystery Doll

61 Calendar

54 Emporium

63 Classified

THE LEGENDARY JOSEPHINE BAKER by Myra Fay Graubard The author was thrilled to discover a Josephine Baker knockoff doll in her famous banana costume.

Learning About American-Made Dolls STUDYING AND HAVING FUN WITH SWIVEL DOLLS by Ursula R.Mertz Composition dolls with swivel hips make it easy to pose your dolls in ever changing scenes.

NORM SCHAUT’S FUN FAIR April 9 & 10

COQUETTE CUTIES by Margo Delaughter A look at American composition coquette dolls, copied from European bisque examples.

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17” Aristocratic Early Wooden – sheer poetry describes the gentile aspect of this gently worn but unbowed beauty with a heart shaped face recalling the early decades of the 1800’s, with her elongated neck, pierced ears, pretty expression and painted hair beneath antique wig - her fully jointed body ever graceful in her antique hand sewn high-waisted gown with slip and pantaloons. $2250

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14” Rare Maker English Wax – mint and all original in picturesque classic English finery, this exquisite work is signed “Frederic Aldis//Belgrave Mansions” London – a rarified beauty, never seen, in the finest of poured wax with fine inset hair, pretty glass eyes and excellent posture. A prize for the connoisseur! $1200

A MUSEUM WORTHY BRU - Collectors often ask about the history of a doll and this winning Blue Ribbon French bebe, the earliest of all Bru models, certainly has one! Ca. 1879, this stunning quality rare 21” size 4 Brevete Bru in near perfect condition after 132 years has her original signed factory shoes, firm clean body with label "Bebé Brevete S.G.D.G.", and the celebrated lovely bisque arms plus original necklace and her original finely layered drop waist ensemble. To gild this lily, from her neck, hanging like an elegant time capsule, is a fascinating locket containing the story of a doll in four precious miniature photographs – one of the doll itself; one of the original owner; one of her daughter who inherited the doll and in true French tradition one of Napoleon Bonaparte. As if not enough, she also has her First Place 1907 Blue Ribbon, an antique silk dress, slip and hat, to which we have also added a peignoir and a small elegant trunk for you to contain this uniquely preserved grand showpiece. $18,000

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It’s Not Too Late to go to National! by Margaret Kincaid

he National Convention is the most wonderful experience! Doll collectors come from all over the world and we get to share our dolls, our knowledge and our friendship. Experienced collectors come to lead seminars and enter dolls into competition while new collectors come to see what this hobby is all about. This year’s theme is “Celebrations”, which covers all the holidays of the year. As always, there are going to be some incredible displays this year. One of them being a fabulous Christmas display put on by Diane Hoffman who is going to share her Christmas collections along with special pieces from other Christmas collectors. Come and see this wonderful display and get ideas for your own holiday decorations. Next, plan to visit the “Celebrations en Couleurs” exhibit featuring the artistry of modern dolls of color as well as the artists who create them. Another fantastic exhibit will be “Lewis Sorenson, The Master of Wax.” Sorenson was an important mid-20th century doll artist. Over 75 examples of his work, including some that have never been displayed before will be on view. There will also be a deﬁnitive display of Kestner dolls; an exhibit appropriately titled “Long Live the King!” Kestner, “The King”, produced some of the best dolls out of Germany and was known for 80 years for quality in dolls and toys. As if all this is not enough, there will be a display of “Small Delights” dolls, a wide variety of German and French dolls from 1.5 inches to 9 inches as well as “The Heart of the Matter” showcasing the art and skill of Darlene Lane, this year’s convention souvenir artist. NADDA is putting on a Valentine’s dinner with a Maggie Iacono doll as a souvenir. Come meet the NADDA dealers and take home a wonderful Maggie Iacono doll with a Valentine’s theme. There will be luncheons and dinners throughout the convention celebrating a year full of holiday’s….May Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Prom, Mother’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Fourth of July, Halloween and Octoberfest! Come and take part in the competitive exhibits. Maybe you will win a ribbon or maybe not, but you will surely learn more about your doll. In my old doll club we would have a meeting in June where we would plot out who would enter which dolls in which categories. More experienced collectors would advise the new ones about clothing and presentation. We all had fun just taking part! When they open the exhibit to the public, you should take the highlight tours and study the dolls. Figure out why the doll in each category won a blue ribbon, this will help you understand what the judges are looking for. There are all kinds of seminars and workshops. You can learn more about your dolls and learn about dolls you have never seen before. There are workshops showing you all kinds of skills relating to your own dolls. Louise Hedrick will conduct an all day seminar where you can learn to sew for a 12” fashion doll. You can learn to make wigs, shoes, clothes, etc! Alice Leverett Henderson will have a workshop for the “ultimate” doll. The saleroom is the best in the world. It is an honor to be included in the UFDC salesroom and great dealers come from across the country and the world to take part. I have had European dealers

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surprised that the best European dolls are available here at National. Dolls, antique and modern, are here along with a wonderful selection of clothes and accessories. With “Celebrations” as the convention theme this year, I am sure there will be a wonderful holiday ephemera. The best thing about the Convention is the friends, dealers, collectors and customers who come from all over the country and the world. We get the chance to exchange news and ideas and knowledge with some of the most experienced doll people in the world! Not only am I looking forward to the convention and connecting with old friends and new, I also plan to explore the surrounding area a bit. I will be working the show with a Japanese friend from London and one of the things we plan on doing is visiting the evening parade and fireworks at Disneyland. This is always a fun and exciting time! We also plan on visiting the Angels Attic Museum, a fascinating restored Victorian home filled with dollhouses and miniatures. I have been going to Convention for 20 years as a dealer in the salesroom. I met one of my best friends at Convention in Atlanta 18 years ago. Enjoy being with your friends and meeting new people. One thing I have learned, no matter how busy you are, is to look at the special exhibits and take time to see and study the competitive exhibits. Come for the whole week with full registration and enjoy all the events and souvenir or come for a few days with a limited registration and still see all the displays, the salesroom and attend some events. No matter how long you stay, you can still get the UFDC room block rate at the Hilton Anaheim. If you want to come, please contact UFDC.org or telephone the UFDC office at 816-891-7040.

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23” CM Belton 117, on heavy French stiff wrist body, early blue threaded eyes, small eye chip lower right eye $2395.00

17 ¾” CM Simon & Halbig 929 on early stiff wrist 8 24” CM Tete Jumeau, blue paperweight eyes, ball body, blue paperweight eyes, HH wig, antique stiff wrist stamped body, 2 hairlines – over right clothes & leather shoes, 1 ½” hairline by right ear ear & from right ear to under chin $2995.00 $2250.00

23 1/2” FG French Fashion, 7 on head , 7 and FG shoulder plate, 18 1/2” Cuno Otto Dressel on cloth body w/ bisque arms (K*R 117N look) painted bisque and papier mache legs, blue pw on ﬂapper body, HH wig, blue eyes, thumbs are as is $1995.00 sleep eyes, original leather shoes & socks, vintage clothing $525.00 8 1/4” K * R Halbig 21, blue sleep eyes, 5 piece body, paint chip on left hand, socks have little paint touch up $385.00

20 ½” Kestner #167, brown sleep eyes, nice ball jointed body, HH wig $650.00

20” Al Capp Baby Barry doll of Mammy Yokum from Dog Patch 1957, w/ corn pipe, jacket is tagged, missing 3 red “buttons” from boots $295.00 26” Dick Clark Doll 195859 by Juno Novelty Co., all original w/ plaid tie & socks, saddle shoes $195.00

Ginny’s #54 And Away We Go 1955, all original, missing rose at waist $125.00 #7064 1957 Bride, bk walker, all original $145.00 #1475 1959 Hollander, bk walker , all original w/ wooden shoes, missing 1 sock $145.00 #1152 Southern Belle 1960, bk walker, all original outﬁt, replaced shoes $145.00

8” All Original Tynie Baby all bisque in tagged dress, blue sleep eyes, brown mohair wig, marked: @1924 E.I.Horsman, Inc. Made in Germany, designed by Bernard Lipfert $2250.00

21” Alexander Cissy 1957 #2146 in blue taffeta dress w/ white organdy sash, beautiful tulle & ﬂoral hat, fabulous face $925.00

18” Kathe Kruse circa 1945 all original red & white polka dot dress, white pinafore, brunette HH wig, curved arms, stitched mitten ﬁngers, small stitched repair to left forearm $745.00 18” Kathe Kruse circa 1947 all original in red & white dress, blue apron, red shoes, beautifully painted face, blonde HH braids, curved arms, stitched ﬁngers and feet, small stitched repair left front calf $745.00

6 1/4” Doll House Lady w/ molded bun, original dress and apron under pants & top $129.95 7 ¼” Doll House Lady w/ Jointed arms and molded upper torso, original mohair wig, vintage dress, molded brown boots$285.00 7” Doll House Man w/ mustache all original in felt tails & hat, watch chain, dress shirt & silk vest $325.00 6 7/8” Doll House Lady w/ jointed arms and molded upper torso, original wig, vintage dress, right ankle reglued, blue painted eyes $220.00 8” Lady with molded Butterﬂy Bonnet, all original, blue painted eyes $165.00 6 ¾” Doll House Lady in regional costume, all original, blonde molded hair, black boots and molded socks $95.00

2” Cute Baby place card holder, marked Bavaria $40.00 3” Baby figure on base, black bonnet & bows, hairline on base $35.00 3 ½” German Lady #6803 w/ blue head band, gold bracelet, heavy eye makeup $225.00 1 ¾” German Boy w/ extended arms, left thumb as is $85.00 2” German girl w/ pageboy haircut in purple & white #13805 $52.50 1 ½” German Girl w/ Flowers, ringlets and floral head wreath $65.00 2 ½” German Child w/ pink flowers and white cape $49.99 2 ½” Lady #19-8 w/ grey bun & curls, green hair ribbon $60.00

20” S & H 1009 8 ½ DEP on early stiff wrist French type body, blue sleep eyes, antique clothing, black leather boots $850.00

5” All Bisque 1926 Bonnie Babe by Georgene Averille, blue sleep eyes, blue shoes, beautiful molding $995.00

29” S & H 1249 Santa, original blonde mohair wig, brown sleep eyes $1450.00

14” 1950’s R & B Nancy Lee, all original in long plaid dress, mohair wig in original style $145.00 17” All Original compo possible American Character or Alexander, cute organdy dress, undergarments & bonnet, brown eyes $165.00 14” Hard Plastic Mary Hoyer in aqua long dress $145.00

1961 Basic Cissette w/ blue bathing suit & gold shoes and Margot’s top & pants outﬁt (tag cut) $275.00 1957 Cissette #973 Lilac dress, jacket, straw hat, woven basket w/ ﬂower, “diamond” bracelet & earrings, pearl necklace, black shoes $275.00

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The Extraordinary Dolls of

SONNEBERG 1875-1900

BY ANDY OURANT

he best way to begin an article on these treasures of Sonneberg is to make a bold statement. Belton or Belton-type does not accurately describe this group of dolls. Over the last fifty years, doll researchers have documented the rich history of three centuries of German doll production. Many of the mysteries have been solved, but some habits for doll collectors are hard to shake. In the mid-20th century doll collectors erroneously attributed dolls with solid dome heads as the product of Belton. Although modern research has completely removed Belton as a possible manufacturer, this attribution persists in the use of the term Belton-type. One reason the Belton name continues in use is because it is not easy to assign manufacturers to each of the dolls included in this article. Based on the inherent nature of the toy industry in and around Sonneberg you will see why this is difficult. Understanding the economy of this region of Germany is the key to collectors refining how they define and categorize these dolls. Beginning in the 15th century, this thickly forested area began to manufacture and organize trade routes for their varied wooden wares including dolls and toys. By the beginning of 19th century and lasting until the world economic crisis of the 1930’s, Sonneberg was the number one provider of playthings for the world market. By the end of the 19th century over 40,000 individuals were involved in the production of playthings in the surrounding areas of Sonneberg, most of them working from their own homes.

Left: Reminiscent of an early Jumeau Bebe this 12” all original doll has a solid dome bisque head incised 3 with an unusual flange neck. Wearing her original French couture style aqua satin clothes, her composition and wood body with straight wrists also closely mimics its French counterparts. 18

Above: With a solid dome socket head incised 2 this 10.5” boy closely resembles an early Jumeau EJ model with long full cheeks, deep set eyes and threaded blue glass eyes. This outstanding doll wears its original mariner’s outfit. Top right: Strikingly similar to a portrait Jumeau bebe, this 13” unmarked child has large almond shaped eyes, finely painted brows, brown glass eyes, mauve eye shadow, and slightly parted outlined lips. Right: Having classic French Bebe characteristics, this doll has pale bisque, finely painted details, mauve eye shadow and blue paperweight glass eyes. Standing 14” with a solid dome socket head she is incised 137 over 6. 19

This 14” solid dome socket head child is incised 6 and has a Bru Jne style face with a short turned up nose and a pronounced upper lip with full cheeks. She has finely painted features with blushed eye lids and brown paperweight glass eyes. She is wearing her original French style navy velvet and teal silk costume with wool capelet. This flange head child measures 13” and is incised 6. She has a round face and small features. This Sonneberg doll bears a resemblance to a Schmitt Bebe with very pale bisque and a pouty expression. She wears her original mariner’s outfit.

Similar to a series C Steiner Bebe, this Sonneberg doll has a round face with large eyes and full lips. Her pale bisque and softly painted eye brows are comparable to early Steiners. She is 10.5” tall with a solid dome socket head incised 3. 20

Sonneberg and the surrounding area of Thuringia’s economic structure was based on a symbiotic system of three social and economic groups. First of these would be the Verleger, whose responsibility was to act as a merchant. The origins of the Verleger began with the formation of a 15th century trade act that by law dictated that only men appointed as Verlegers could conduct trade. It was also mandated that the Verlegers could not produce their wares which would be provided by the factory owners and home workers. Although this law was repealed by the late 19th century allowing free trade, the concepts of this economy were so strongly part of the toy industry that it persisted well into the 20th century. The Verleger maintained trade contacts in areas all over the world as well as trade houses within Sonneberg. By the late 19th century Sonneberg was visited by wholesale buyers from all over the world. Many American companies such as Woolworth’s maintained large storage houses of goods waiting to be shipped to America.

This 9” solid dome socket head is incised 0 and is akin to a premier Portrait Jumeau Bebe. Closely resembling its French counterpart it has a pale bisque, a long face, deeply set eyes and the typical small mouth that makes the Premier Portrait Jumeau so distinctive.

The second economic group would be the factory owners, whose responsibility was to take the orders for new designs from the Verleger and create the necessary molds and materials that would be used by the home workers to make each part. At coordinated dates (usually Saturdays) the home workers would deliver the various parts to the factory owner who would then construct the doll from all the parts and deliver the goods to the Verleger. Because of the complicated process of making porcelain, factories dedicated to this process eliminated the need for homeworkers for the manufacture of the heads, but homeworkers were still employed to set eyes, apply wigs, etc. The third economic group of Sonneberg would be the home workers who were made up of hundreds of households around Thuringia. Doll making duties were delegated to every member of the household including small children and included making bodies, clothing, wigs, blowing glass eyes, shoe making, etc. Each family had its own specialty and was usually responsible for only one part of a particular doll. In most cases the living conditions were very poor for the home workers. Living and working in the same room, it required the work of the entire family to keep aﬂoat. Sonneberg was known worldwide as the town of toys; its volume of production year after year could not be equaled by any other area in the world.

The Sonneberg pension for copying others extended to other German manufacturers as well as the French as witnessed in this great black tinted bisque child with a large full mouth. She is strikingly similar to a Simon and Halbig mold number 949. Standing 17” with an open dome socket head incised R 809.

This 11” solid dome socket head child incised 3 is another great Portrait Jumeau Bebe look alike. 21

Bold features make this Sonneberg doll similar to the classic French Bebe look of the mid 1880’s. She is 23” tall with a solid dome socket head incised 183 over 14.

Incised 1, this 10” solid dome socket head has pale bisque and is a great small size. 22

This unusual amber tinted bisque child has features similar to a circle dot Bru. Measuring 9.5” tall with a solid dome socket head incised 0 and matching colored body.

Its culture of copying the latest fads in the market place was a quintessential part of their success. This practice was part of the basic fabric of its industry dating to the very beginning of toy production. It is clear to see that the products of Sonneberg were influenced by the dolls of other companies and countries. Some mimic French dolls so well they are still often misattributed. The merchants of Sonneberg maintained offices in all the large cities of the world and constantly monitored the fashions of their industry. When a new doll from a competitor was a success, it would be sent back to Sonneberg to be copied. The Sonnebergers could bring new dolls to market much quicker and because of their unique economic system, cheaper. The French doll makers of this time could be described as bringing quality to the market, the Sonnebergers position was to provide variety at a cheap price. The most obvious telltale sign for these dolls is the solid dome bisque head, although, not all of these dolls had a solid dome. The bodies are of varying quality with a high content of wood. Many have straight turned “stick” type thighs not found on many French bodies. It is interesting to note that many of the dolls included in this article are proportionately taller than a similarly sized French Bebe. The height difference is usually in the leg area. It could be speculation, but it is easy to draw the conclusion that the bigger the doll the more money could be charged. Why increase the size of the head when the body could be easily modified. It is also

This 9” child incised 121 closely resembles a circle dot Bru Bebe. Sonneberg dolls vary greatly in quality and her single stroke eyebrows were a time saving measure. These dolls are frequently decorated this way and are no less desirable.

This all original doll is very French-like in its presentation with pale bisque and strongly painted features including deeply shadowed eyes and finely painted brows. Even her 8 ball wood and composition body is remarkably similar to many French bodies. This 9.5” doll has an open dome socket head incised D over 1.

interesting to note that many of these dolls can be found in small sizes. It is not as common to see a large solid dome bisque head. One of the most outstanding beneﬁts of these misunderstood dolls is the main reason why I was compelled to write this article. When these very attractive dolls stand side by side in today’s doll collections with their French counterparts it is hard to deny their intrinsic desirability. Ironically it is the same now as when these dolls were made. Although strikingly similar, the Sonneberg dolls are a bargain! References German Doll Encyclopedia, Jurgen and Marianne Cieslik, Hobby House Press The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls,Volume I and II, Dorothy, Elizabeth and Evelyn Coleman, Crown Publishers Photos and Collection Becky and Andy Ourant

An easy mistake could be made attributing this unmarked doll as French, but with close inspection one discovers that this is a remarkable product of Sonneberg. With a blonde mohair skin wig over the solid dome head this completely original 14.5” child is beautifully modeled and painted like an early round faced Schmitt Bebe; even her 8 ball wood and composition body has a flat rear like its Schmitt counterpart. 23

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Emile and Albert and the “Unique” Bebe by Kathy Embry

Emile-Louis Jumeau, circa 1890

pproximately 133 years ago two extremely talented and ambitious French businessmen worked together to create the very ﬁrst “unique” bebe doll. The new doll was to be sculpted to represent an image of the ideal French pampered child. Emile-Louis Jumeau, born April 18th, 1843, inherited his father’s porcelain doll manufacturing business due to tragic circumstances, but he emerged as one of the great French doll makers of his era. It was in 1872 that his father, Pierre-Francois Jumeau (founder of the Jumeau ﬁrm), made a request to exhibit at L’Exposition Universelle in Vienna and made preparations to go to Austria with his oldest son, Georges. All of the models of dolls and accessories were packed, but on the evening of May 23, 1873 Pierre’s oldest son, Georges, unexpectedly died. He was only 32 years old, a bachelor, and expected to take over the entire management of their doll manufacturing business, while Emile, younger by two years, was taking care of the accounting.

Carrier-Belleuse terra cotta bust by Auguste Rodin, circa 1882.

Sculpture by Carrier-Belleuse. Photo taken at Musee d’Orsay in Paris, France.

Terra Cotta sculptor by CarrierBelleuse. Photo taken at Atlanta Museum

Pierre was heart broken and stayed home, but he sent his remaining son, Emile, along with the workers’ delegation. Jumeau’s installation at the Fair was very successful, awarding him a Medal of Progess. All of the employees sent to the Fair, including Emile, were awarded associate’s medals in recognition of their contribution to the quality of the work which made Jumeau successful. Pierre wanted to retire, so he had to make plans to allow Emile to take charge of the family business. Luckily Emile had been courting a young woman named ErnestineStephane Ducruis. She was the daughter of a wealthy wine

Large Bronze by Carrier-Belleuse. 22 inches tall by 18 inches wide. There is considerable detail in this signed sculpture of a woman and two children, i.e., notice the rosary beads. Embry Collection

The Bronze Decorative Bust, 13 inches tall that he was so well known for. The back shows his signature and that he was awarded a bronze medal. Embry Collection

merchant and her parents would surely contribute to a dowry that would ensure their future. Pierre advised his son to marry her in order to be named head of the family business. They celebrated their wedding on October 26, 1874 at City Hall in Paris. The business was given by Pierre as a dowry valued at 50,000 francs. Now it was up to Emile to live up to great expectations and make the business grow and prosper. This wasn’t difficult with Emile’s ambition and modern ideas (lucky for us doll lovers today). Emile had gone from second son to inheriting everything almost over night and he was to emerge along with his wife’s talents as the most successful and famous doll maker in France. Even though his father didn’t want to take risks, Emile was willing to do just that. The world was changing, competition was intense and the toy industry was expanding. The Jumeau Book by Francis Theimer and Florence Theriault describes his vision perfectly “…his first project was to create a doll different from others on the market, yet bearing the quality cachet of Jumeau…” Emile would commit himself completely to his project, studying, making observations, drawings, presentations and meeting with artists and sculptors. He finally produced a child-like body design that was capable of mass production. He was listed as a manufacturer in the Paris City Directory in 1879 as a maker of kid dolls and jointed wooden dolls with the phrase “Unbreakable bebe-dolls”. Both Pierre-Francois and Emile-Louis Jumeau requested permission to exhibit in the Paris L’Exposition Universelle of 1878. There was a difference in father and son as Pierre remained attached to the fashion lady dolls, while Emile knew the bebe child doll was the future. Emile-Louis Jumeau, the son, was awarded the Medaille d’Or Award, proving to the father that he was capable of managing the future of the family business. Up until this period during the mid-19th century most dolls were made to represent grown-ups and when childlike dolls first appeared on the market it was a big change. By the late 19th century child-like dolls were to overtake

Notice the details of her decorated face, feathered brows, blushing, highlighted lips and the bisque space between her lips.

Bebe Jumeau “Triste,” 28 inches tall. Embry Collection

Close up, showing her soulful brown eyes.

the doll market. The new bebe heads had evolved from the poupee heads from the Montreuil Jumeau factory under the name “Bebe Incassable.” Emile wanted to create a “unique” model of a child’s head like no other and with an androgynous expression so that it could be either a little girl or a little boy. A wild and new idea was forming in his mind and now he was ready to create his greatest design . . . Bebe Jumeau. Emile decided to ﬁnd a known, recognized sculptor/designer and decided on one of the most celebrated of all –the noted Second Empire sculptor, and favorite of the Napoleon III, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse was born on June 12th, 1824 in Anizy-le-Chateau, France. 27

He was one of the most proliﬁc sculptors of his century, producing portrait busts and monuments to domestic ornaments. A master of anatomy and characterization, he was highly sought after as a portraitist. He was a major force behind the establishment in the early 1860s of what would become the Museum of Decorative Arts, an institution that elevated the status of the applied arts in France. For this role he was made an ofﬁcer of the Legion of Honour in 1855. He had much in common with Emile; they both were capable of exploiting to the fullest the commercial opportunities offered by developing technology for the mass production of small scale art and decorative wares. Belleuse made his artistic debut at the Salon of 1850 where he won two bronze medals. His reputation grew quickly. He signed his works A. Carrier until c. 1868, then adopting the name Carrier-Belleuse. He had much impact on the art and careers of younger sculptors who worked for him. His celebrated pupil, Auguste Rodin, produced a terra cotta bust

Full view of her composition body, showing the attached ball to the limbs, made starting in 1884. 28

of him in 1882. At the Sevres porcelain works as Director of Artistic Operations he is credited with giving new life to bisque manufacturing with his own models and figurine groups. Unfortunately for us the meeting where Emile and Albert agreed upon the commission to produce the “unique” bebe was not recorded. Emile asked Albert sometime between 1872 and 1878 to create a bebe model and paid a handsome fee. It is said that Carrier Belleuse took his inspiration from a painting hanging at Versailles that represented Henry of Navarra at the age of 4. In Pierre du Marroussem’s 1892 book on the toy industry there is this passage about the Jumeau firm: “Displayed in the model cases, the museum of doll heads and repository of the company’s styles and models, we encounter the very soul of the enterprise, as it were - 17 plaster masks created by the most celebrated artistic sculptors after the features of Henry IV as a child. There follow 16 numbered figures, arranged by increasing size, from 1 to 16, plus the 17th called no. 20, kept separate because of its huge size. The moment the visitor enters this showcase he is made aware of the company’s conscientious striving for beauty for its own sake, the undisputed hallmark of the Jumeau firm.” Carrier-Belleuse’s marble version was used to make a mold in a secret operation at the Jumeau workshop. The final product was made of bisque paste pressed into a mold. The ears were cast separately and then attached to the head. An unusual amount of time also went into the design of the body of the doll since a light weight was desired; a secret composition material was developed. The bebe was to be made in a limited number of sizes. Emile also sought to make the eyes of this new bebe more realistic and got in touch with Jean-Marie Guepratte, a meticulous craftsman, of an eye-making firm. He wanted glass eyes that looked human and a technique was found which the secret

View of the back of her articulated composition body. Her lower back is marked in blue “JUMEAU Medaille D’Or Paris.”

Only a size number appears on the back of the heads (13) for this Bebe.

Side view shows a pointy nose, full cheeks and a cork pate.

between the two men remained. The head was made movable by a compressed spring which became the system for the entire Jumeau line. In Paris in December of 1879 the new model made its ﬁrst debut, receiving a very enthusiastic reception. Emile was very proud of his new bebe and gave her the name Bebe Jumeau, calling her the “the real Bebe Jumeau, so as to not confuse her with the earlier articulated bebe in his product line. Emile advertised that he had commissioned his model from the noted sculptor and used the name Carrier-Belleuse on his bebe boxes. This new Jumeau Bebe had a distinct pouty expression, which led to the collector’s common term for the doll, “triste” meaning sad. The “long face” refers to the elongated shape with full cheeks and jowls. Another story is about the hero of the American West, “Buffalo Bill” Cody that was given one of these models for his young niece when he visited Paris for his Wild West Show. The “Cody Jumeau” story is unveriﬁed. During its approximate eight years of production there are quality variations, with the last years proving to be the highest as a result of increased skill of the workers that decorated the heads. The sculpting of the eyelids is distinct by the “shelf” which covers 1/8 of the doll’s eyes, creating a dreamy-eyed expression. The nose is pointy at the tip, but rounded and full. The mouth has full lips with a closed-bisque space between them and delicate outlines

are highlighted on the top and bottom of the lips. She has a dimple on her chin and at the corner of her lips. Her complexion varies through production from pale to soft rose color with blushing on her eyelids, cheeks and chin. All Carrier-Belleuse bebes have paperweight “human” eyes. They vary in color from pale blue (some with spiral effect) to dark blue and from amber brown to very dark brown. Jumeau’s quality mohair wigs were adhered to a cork pate which covered the bisque cut-out at the back of the head. Two body styles were used on this doll. In the first, composition limbs are articulated by loose wooden ball joints at the shoulders, elbows, thighs, and knees. On the second, starting in 1884, the wooden balls are attached permanently to the composition limbs. Always the wrists are un-jointed on this first “unique” model. The hands are modeled with an off-set little finger and the thumb has a slightly raised index finger. The big toe is separated from the rest on the foot. The size number only appears on the back of the head. There are NO artist checkmarks on this model. Costuming was offered in wools, satin or Faille, from Couturier to simple chemise. Due credit must be given to Ernestine Jumeau who was responsible and in charge of the selection for all the costumes during this period of production. Ernestine prided herself for the up to minute fashion presentation with her selection of quality fabrics, unique style and imagination, using trims, construction and perfect fit! The Carrier-Belleuse Triste model ended after 1885 when poured bisque was introduced. At the Antwerp Exposition Universelle of 1885 Jumeau was awarded the highest prize given to a toy, the coveted “Diplome d’honneur.” Emile-Louis Jumeau had inherited honor, integrity, business ability and commercial success from his father, but he added to this his philanthropic

The foot showing the separated first toe.

The hand with unjointed wrist, off-set little finger and thumb.

works. On December 29, 1885, he was granted his decree as Chevalier of the Legion of Honour and in 1886, giving his address as 8, Rue Pastourelle, was invested with the order. We collectors today should fully appreciate the quality and beauty of these dolls from this “Golden Age” of the Jumeau factory.

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THE MODEL DOLL SHOWS OF 1896-1898 by Rhonda King

“Isn’t it stunning?” said a pretty young matron, stopping before a little blue gown with trimmings of black braid and buttons. “I would like to have one just like it myself,” and she turned Mlle Dollie around to admire her stylish little person from all points of view, with a charming disregard of the warning signs: “Please do not handle.” The young woman mentioned in the The New York Times in March of 1896 had reason to be enthusiastic: she was privileged, and was attending a premier event, limited to invitation only sent out by “patronesses” of New York Society which included among other illuminati Mrs. John Jacob Astor. She had paid $1 to a speciﬁc patroness to attend the private preview which was held in Sherry’s (the Sherry Netherland) pink ballroom, hung with “Oriental” rugs and decorations. There was music all day

A notation on the back of the photo describes this dress as geranium red silk, covered with figured mull, embroidered in paler red and white.

This photo of a miniature lady on a “prancing charger” was reported to be posed with her male counterpart around the Lily Nymph.

by a Hungarian band in the balcony and in the parlor adjoining the ballroom tea was served. On all sides of the room as well as on small stands on the ﬂoor were approximately sixty wax lady dolls, each thirty-six inches tall wearing “the most stylish and elegant gowns and hats the best dressmakers and milliners in New York know how to devise. It was a fashion show in miniature.” Thus began a short-lived tradition which became known as the “Model Doll Show.” The late nineteenth century was still an era in which fashionable New York Society women (part of the so-

Labeled “Stauffer Ball. Gown in white chiffon gold embroidered over green silk.”

Not all of the entries were modeled by waxen ladies as this German boy doll attests.

called ‘Four Hundred’) traveled by luxury steamship to Paris to view and ﬁt their couture, and commissioned hand laced lingerie from Belgian convent nuns. Into this world, Vogue magazine made its debut as a weekly publication founded by Arthur Baldwin Turnure in 1892. Although the original vision of the magazine was devoted to social events such as coming out parties, travel and galas with fashion mentioned rarely, by 1896 the editors of the magazine had a new and dual purpose in sponsoring the Model Doll Show: “to prove that American modistes and costume designers can supply

gowns and costumes more attractive and novel than those from Paris or Vienna” and to promote charitable giving: half of the proceeds from the show were to go to the Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria Hospital which was being built on East Sixteenth Street. To encourage the best efforts of American professional dressmakers from New York, but also as far west as Denver and as far south as Richmond, a competition was sponsored as part of the doll show which consisted of four $100 prizes offered by speciﬁc patronesses. Prizes were awarded for the best bicycle gown, dinner and

ball gown, street gown and garden party dress. None of the dolls or their costumes were for sale, but were to be viewed solely to promote Americanized haute couture. Plainly it was thought to be time to cut out the European fashion middlemen. By the second year of 1897 the show had moved to the prestigious Waldorf, and two thousand people attended the private opening. Intriguingly, that year in the center of the square of booths of waxen dolls was the “Lily Nymph” which was described as “the life-size head and shoulders of a dreamy beauty within the petals of a huge

lily. By an electrical contrivance the petals slowly close and unfold, and the eyelids of the nymph droop in unison.” If one did not obtain a ticket to this private opening, the show was still available to the public at the cost of fifty cents per ticket for a few days thereafter. A series of professionally produced cabinet photographs from the second show offers the antique doll collector of today a glimpse into this doll show now lost to history. Each known photograph is marked in the lower corner with a label that under magnification reads “Copyright 1897, by Model Doll Show, Vogue.” Presumably taken in the ballroom of the Waldorf where the show was held, the photographer is unknown, as well as whether the photos could be purchased by attendees, were given as complimentary, or perhaps could be ordered for future reference. We just don’t know. What the photos do offer is a look at stunning doll artistry in wax. There appear to be at least three face prototypes with glass eyes and wax hands and arms that are posed in a variety of ways and that are capable of holding accessories such as fans. Attention was also clearly paid to the wigs which seem to be human hair in a variety of shades and to be inserted into the doll’s heads. More importantly, the collector of today would ask: Who made these wonderful dolls and what became of them? Although the definitive answer is unknown, an article entitled Wax Ladies of the Show Windows from The New York Times of 1902, just four years after the last of the Model Doll Shows, offers insight for speculation. Commenting on the use of full-size wax models to display fashionable clothing in stores, the article notes that “improvement” had taken place and that “while the figures were originally made in Germany and France now home products are exceptionally well-made.” Furthermore, the article identifies “a little establishment in New York” which employed “a half-dozen pretty young girls” and from which “the waxen models were sent out into different parts of the United States and to Europe.” The girls worked as “hair planters” and dressers. An amazing turn of events which the modern day collector of antique dolls might find hard to fathom is that in an era dominated by the beauty of French and German bisque dolls, it is possible that in America dolls for these Model Dolls Shows of presumably wax over composition were being produced of comparative beauty. Wouldn’t so many of us love to find one of these lovely ladies, untouched by time, perhaps living in an attic all these years, in her original gown? As far as the costumes on the dolls, some of the photos offer extra detail: period handwriting on the backs of a few of them give the names of the designer and brief details about the dress. Long-gone fabric terminology is used like “figured mull” and “white chiffon”. In 1897, it was said that the winners of the prizes were those that produced “quiet designs”; the winner of the Bicycle Costume competition that year had included a “brown Alpine hat” as part of the ensemble, and the winning Dinner and Ball costume featured “black figured lace over white taffeta silk.” The last of the Model Doll Shows was held in 1898. 38

Labeled “Easter. Mrs. Kirkand, home gown of yellow cloth trimmed with bands of sealskin, Egyptian belt.”

“Rossberg, Crimson Face Cloth plain skirt plaited into the waist in back, gold embroidery.”

By then the charitable cause had been changed, half of the revenue was now to go towards building “an apartment house for selfsupporting women” which might have meant a home for unwed mothers. Use of such direct descriptive language would have been considered unseemly in this time period. As before, the other half of the revenue was to be set aside for continuation of the Model Doll Show, but as it turned out the show wasn’t revived the next year. The reasons are lost to history. What we can conclude about the Model Doll Shows was best said in The New York Times in 1902: “in no way can smart clothes be seen to so great advantage as upon a good wax ﬁgure.”

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his doll has a cotton muslin stuffed solid body; carved wooden head with a smooth face painted with round rosy cheeks, red small lips and black dots for her eyes. Her hair is in braids; I think it is mohair. She is wearing delicate pantaloons, pleated at the bottom of each leg, as well as a delicate under slip. Her dress is a red and white calico fabric with small crocheted hearts on the sleeves and neck line. She has a delicate pinafore over her dress with delicate lace on the bottom of the pinafore and around the sleeves of the pinafore. I am sure she is dressed in authentic original clothes. I hope one of your readers can help me identify this doll, value, or where I can ﬁnd any information. Judy

hope someone can help me identify this interesting lady. I bought her online a few years ago. She has a wax head and a jointed composition body. She is 16” tall. The head is marked with a 5-pointed star and letters which appear to be C - F. She reminds me in some ways of my Lanternier lady, with a similar body, and I think she might be World War I era French. This body is nicer than the Lanternier body and the joints move better. I have been through all the books in my library and can not ﬁnd such a mark or a doll quite like her. Patience

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n response to Paul’s question in our last issue, Gail Enid Zimmer believes these (see above) are Italian dolls by Creazione Gipi. According to Gail, among their many characters were commedia dell’arte ﬁgures and carnival ﬁgures in 18th century dress. The owner of about a dozen of these dolls, she tells us they occasionally show up on eBay and are probably mid-20th century. 40

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Learning About American-Made Dolls

Studying and Having Fun with Swivel Dolls

by Ursula R. Mertz

Photos by Otto Mertz and Christopher Partridge

They are easy to pose without doll stands thanks to a swivel joint at hip level.

Four all composition swivel hip dolls. Arm and hip joints are connected by elastic. Three dolls are 10” and the forth is 9” tall. None of them bear any markings.

ears ago I bought the ﬁrst one of these swivel dolls, a little girl with sweet face and molded pink shoes. On closer examination I discovered her swivel joint at hip level. I wondered what little girls might have thought of this curious anatomical feature. In addition, both arms were molded in a rounded shape with hands outstretched. Was she possibly meant to be a dancing doll? Eventually, three more dolls with identical novel swivel hips joined the collection. Even though there is little to report regarding their maker, they seem worthy of study. It is always amazing to see how doll makers can change the

This little girl is wearing an attractive pink cotton dress and teddy that seems to have been made for her. Her eyes are painted to one side. That makes her look more lively.

This little oriental girl is all original including her head decoration. A half-inch wide metallic golden band and artificial flowers have been nailed to her head. Sleeves, blouse and pants legs of her shiny satin outfit have been trimmed with braid.

appearance of one basic doll in so many ways. All three girls were produced from the same mold. By painting one brown and inserting three yarn pigtails into the head, an entirely different looking doll was created. The most amazing transformation was achieved for the little Asian girl. While her light brown skin tone and elaborate original costume help to promote this change, it is the painting of the eyes that is so convincing. One simple stroke with the brush across the eyeball and small, upward dashes

This little fellow is wearing his original romper. With eyes painted to one side and an open/closed mouth that is about to break into a smile, he looks alive and almost mischievous.

for eyebrows make one believe that she is an Asian girl. The shorter doll of the four was made from a different mold and has the big, fat cheeks of a toddler with a rolled curl on top of his head. His little playsuit is original. We have identiďŹ cation only for the cute little black girl. She may have been sold by the Lujon Colored Doll Co., of New York City, whose president was John C. Arthe. It must have been a very small company, as a letter that accompanied one of these identical black dolls was

hand written and signed by the president himself. It also mentioned that wigs could be had for these dolls for $1.00 per dozen. The letter was dated May 20, 1941. In a half page ad placed in Toys and Novelties in March of 1945, the name of the company had changed slightly, and it read as follows: “Exclusive Colored Dolls. We Only Make High Class Colored Dolls. John C. Arthe Pres., Lujon Sun Tan Colored Doll Co., 1140 Broadway, New York City.” While at ﬁrst I had reservations about that swivel joint and the play value of these dolls, I have changed my mind. With a little patience and practice, the dolls can be posed in so many life-like ways without having to put them on stands. If they are displayed on a shelf that one passes often, some little changes can be made quickly, and voila, one has a different scene. Have fun playing with your swivel dolls!

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by Myra Fay Graubard

hile hunting for treasure at my favorite antique swap meet, I spied a fabulous 12-inch exotic doll clad in a felt banana skirt. Point of fact, the entire doll was created from felt. I asked the price. The vendor replied, “twenty dollars.” I paid, and walked briskly down the aisle, trying to appear nonchalant, with my heart pounding fiercely; hoping that the dealer would not come to his senses and want his merchandise back. My heart rejoiced, as I had found the find of the century! I knew it was a version of a Josephine Baker doll, but not the coveted felt Lenci version of 1926. This one had many of the attributes of the Lenci, yet it differed in the face, hair and finger formation. There were a number of knock-offs, as she was a star celebrity of the Jazz age and often nicknamed “The Black Pearl” or “the Bronze Venus.” All are rarities and command top prices. This one was an especially well rendered doll, possibly manufactured by Joao Perotti of Sao Paulo, Brazil, who had once been a Lenci designer. Perotti made similar dolls, competing with Lenci and other French felt doll manufacturers. The faces and limbs of these dolls and mine have a dark flesh coloring with colorful costumes. My find has a sweetheart mouth, right side-painted eyes with highlights, and rosy cheeks. Her eyelashes, eyebrows, and nose are painted black, her face is flatter in appearance than the Lenci versions, which are wellrounded. Her hair is fashioned from black curly yarn, which stumped me somewhat. Perhaps it had mohair at one time that was replaced, but the style is definitely appropriate and artistically attached. The arms are articulated at the shoulders, but my doll has four separated stumpy fingers. The Lenci version has four longer fingers with a separated thumb. Both examples can stand on their own on sturdy feet, and their body postures imitate an erotic dance pose with breasts emphasized in a banded top. Josephine Baker was born into poverty as Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, Missouri in 1906. She scavenged for food in garbage cans in the black slums of St. Louis, plus attracted attention performing street-corner dancing as a 12-year-old. She also cleaned houses and did laundry for wealthy white families. At age eight, a white woman employer abused her, scalding Baker’s hands for placing too much soap in the laundry.

During her lifetime she had numerous liaisons and marriages. They were Willie Wells, a foundry worker, 1919, William Howard Baker, a Pullman porter, 1920-23, whose name she took professionally, Jean Lion, a Jewish French sugar magnate, 193738, who attained her French citizenship, and Jo Bouillon, an orchestra leader, 1947-57. Jo Bouillon conscientiously and lovingly helped her raise their 12 adopted children. Josephine toured the United States with the Dixie Steppers in 1919, performing comical skits. She then had considerable success in New York during the Harlem Renaissance, performing at the Plantation Club and Sissle and Blake’s Broadway revues Shuffle Along (1921), and the Chocolate Dandies (1924). She was the last dancer in the chorus line, traditionally performed comically, rolling her eyes, acting clumsy, as if she could not remember the steps; until the encore, she performed it not only correctly , but with complexity and verve. She became a box office draw. The audience loved her comic touch, her beauty and spontaneity. Josephine traveled to a more open minded Paris for a new venture, “La “ Revue Negre.” .” Along with her dance partner, Joe Alex, they captivated the audience with the “Dance Dance Sauvage Sauvage,” ,” boldly dressed in nothing but a feather skirt. American promoters often considered her too skinny, dark or too light. Segregation plus racism was in full swing. French audiences reveled in the unusual, frenzied, uninhibited dance movements, although they favored an exotic, African flare. She became an overnight sensation. She became the most photographed woman in the world and the highest paid entertainer in Europe. She was flamboyant, ambitious, and unconventional, spending her fortune on jewelry, clothes, and pets. Often she would pose with her outlandish, beloved menagerie, including a leopard, a chimpanzee, parrots, raucous monkeys, a snake, fish, cats and dogs, even a gorilla. When “La Revue Negre” closed, Josephine starred in “La Folie de Jour” at the Follies-Bergere Theater. Her electric performance, including a costume of 16 bananas strung into a skirt, dazzled the clientele, cementing her celebrity status. She starred in two movies in the early 1930’s, “Zou-Zou” and “Princess TamTam.” Her astounding salary allowed her to move her family from St. Louis to Les Milandes, her estate (a castle) in CastelnaudFayrac, France . Yet she was more than an exotic who danced in banana skirts. Guiseppe Pepito Abatino, a former Sicilian stonemason, who fancied himself a wannabe count, became Baker’s manager. He was actually competent and sincere in this regard, securing her posture, singing, elocution, and French language lessons, elevating her stage and public persona to a grand diva. He marketed ‘Bakerfix,’ a popular hair straightening pomade, as well as Bakelite broaches and felt dolls in her likeness. They had a small French nightclub together. Josephine was the main attraction, vivaciously mixing with the patrons, kissing bald men atop their heads, playing badminton using paper balls and rackets, holding dancing contests, while Josephine entertained them with impromptu singing and enticing dance moves. Josephine Baker dolls, in 1926, were souvenirs sold at their club. So attached was she to Pepito, that she went through two non-legal wedding ceremonies to him and wore his ring until the day she died in April, 1975. As an expatriate, Josephine showed her patriotism to her adopted country during World War II in several ways. She became an honorable correspondent, participating in the Underground, smuggling intelligence to the French resistance coded within her sheet music as well as notes pinned to her bra. She was well known with the French, and even the Nazis, who occupied France, were hesitant to cause her harm. In fact, she believed no one would dare frisk ‘La Baker.’ Nevertheless, she surely placed her life in jeopardy. After war’s end, she was the first American-born woman to receive the French military honor, the Croix de Guerre, the Rosette de la Resistance, and was made a Chevalier of the Legion de’honneur by General Charles de Gaulle.

Possibly manufactured by Joao Perotti of Sao Paulo, Brazil, who had once been a Lenci designer, this 12-inch doll depicting Josephine Baker was a rare find by the author. The cost – $20! The popularity of the international star sensation inspired many knockoffs of the rare Lenci doll. 45

Her popularity in America never attained the same level as in France. In 1936, she participated in a failed version of the Ziegfeld Follies. American audiences rejected the idea of a black woman with sophistication and power, one who lived in a castle while Jim Crow laws reigned in the United States. They felt she had abandoned her homeland. Yet she made signiﬁcant contributions to Civil Rights Movement in the United States, protesting in her own way against racism, adopting 12 multi-ethnic orphans, whom she called her ”Rainbow Tribe.” She wanted to prove to the world that children of various religious and ethnic backgrounds could live together as brothers. Was she sincere? Was this done for publicity? There was controversy, as when they were at Les Milandes, tours were arranged so visitors could view the children as natural and happy at play. She arbitrarily changed their religions and names. However, it was widely noted that she loved babies and children and longed for a child of her own. Ill health, at times near-death, a still-born child in 1941, necessitated an emergency hysterectomy. Nannies helped raise the children when she worked, but as with all parents, Josephine was challenged when they became rebellious adolescents. By all accounts, she, as well as husband, Jo Bouillon, rose to the occasions.

Close-up of the Lenci doll knockoff.

In 1951, she made charges of racism against the Stork Club in New York, where she had been refused service. Actress Grace Kelly (who was then princess consort of Rainier III of Monaco), took Baker by the arm and they both stormed out with their entire party, never to return. They became close friends, and when Baker suffered a reversal of fortune near bankruptcy, Kelly offered her a more modest villa and financial assistance to raise her brood of twelve. Baker was also affiliated with the NAACP. In 1963, she spoke at the March on Washington at the side of Martin Luther King, Jr. After King’s assassination in 1968, Coretta Scott King offered the leadership of the movement in America to Josephine. Baker declined advocating that her children needed their mother. Baker also refused to perform for segregated audiences in the United States. Her tenacity for mixed audiences helped integrate shows in Las Vegas, Nevada. On April 12, 1975, Josephine Baker suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. She was the first American woman buried in France with military honors, a 21-gun salute. More than 20,000 people crowded the Paris streets to watch the funeral procession of their beloved “La Baker.” Through adversity, controversy, heroic patriotic efforts, and unparalleled celebrated performances as singer and dancer, it has been a privilege to write about Josephine Baker and the cherished dolls that commemorated her career. Unless noted photos by Gabi Dendinger

18 inch Lenci doll of Josephine Baker, c. 1926, in her famous costume,”Danse Banane”, from her 1925 performance at the Folies Bergere. Photo courtesy Theriault’s.

Coquette Cuties by Margo Delaughter

ikipedia, the Considering their free Internet popularity, it is not encyclopedia, surprising that these defines a coquette as a imported bisque coquette woman who flirts girlishly dolls were copied by with men to gain their American doll makers. admiration, a flirt. The term In order to compete with coquette is seldom heard foreign imports, American today in reference to women doll makers produced a and girls, although women variety of dolls copied and young girls still flirt. It from the bisque head dolls is used more often today as made in Europe using a business name or product composition in place name for various goods. of bisque. These dolls To those of us who collect included the coquette dolls the term refers to a doll dolls. Among the American with side glancing eyes and companies that produced flirting smile. coquette dolls were the The word coquette has Elektra Toy & Novelty a long history. One of the Co., the previously named earliest entries I found was Effanbee Doll Co.(heads an epistolary novel called marked “Deco”) and The Coquette written in 1797 Ideal Novelty & Toy by Hannah Webster Foster. Co., Mitred Box Co. and In 1910 Victor Herbert’s New Toy Mfg. Co. Each operetta entitled “Naughty company’s doll was unique Marietta” seems to have in its own way, but each inspired the Effanbee Doll doll’s face depicted those Company and the Ideal Doll side glancing eyes and Company to create a coquette flirting smile. Present too doll. The doll was known on all the coquette dolls by the name of Naughty is a headband usually, Marietta. Then in 1929 a film but not always, painted 1. Mary Pickford ad for the movie, Coquette. called Coquette starring Mary a contrasting color to Pickford won an Academy the doll’s hair. Some Award. Illustration 1 shows a poster advertising that movie headbands had a molded bow like the German bisque displaying Mary Pickford with those side glancing eyes and coquette, some a molded loop for a bow and some neither. coy smile that we doll collectors associate with the dolls we Unfortunately, the majority of these composition coquette have come to recognize as “Coquette.” dolls are unmarked. In order to identify the maker, The German doll company of Gebruder Heubach one can only go by early toy company advertisements introduced one of the earliest bisque head dolls known as picturing the dolls along with the company name. Coquette. The body on these early dolls was not that of a When a very unique unmarked composition coquette small child, but rather a girl who is becoming a teenager. appeared on eBay and was purchased by a friend, I became The Coquette dolls were produced mainly for export and very interested in the composition coquette dolls. I decided are more frequently found in the United States and France. to compare her with a few other composition coquette The Gerbruder Ohlhaver doll factory also produced its own dolls to try to determine her maker. What is unique about version of Coquette with a bisque head marked with the this doll is the fact that she is a black doll. I had never trademark “Revalo.” encountered another black coquette in either bisque or

2. An unusual black Coquette inspired me to search for its maker and compare it to other examples. Photo courtesy Marilyn Parsons

composition before. I’m sure others must exist, but their production appears to have been limited as few appear on the market today. Was she a special order or just a business endeavor to gain another market of buyers? Since most of the composition coquette dolls were unmarked, it may not be possible to correctly identify the company who made her. However, I thought it still might be interesting to take a look at a variety of composition coquette dolls and compare her construction with others produced about the same time. Was more care given to the construction of the white dolls or were both dolls indistinguishable except for color? I found the coquette dolls so interesting that I went beyond my original intent to just ﬁnd out about this black young lady and her maker. I began looking at a variety of coquette dolls to see how many different versions were available. Some quite clearly were copies of the German bisque head dolls while others only resembled them. The black coquette doll that fascinated me and spurred my interest in the composition coquette dolls is pictured in illustration 2. This charming young lady is 16 inches tall. Her skin tone is a wonderful chocolate brown and her eyes are brown. Her smile is broad

and white paint accents the center of her mouth to indicate teeth. Her head, gauntlet hands and molded brown boots are, of course, composition. The boots are a darker brown than her skin tone, but the laces are lighter like her skin. A close up of her face shows that her features are much the same as those used for a white version so I assume the same mold was used for both dolls. Her ethnic background is only indicated by her color. Unlike most of the white versions, her headband is painted black just like her hair and does not show up as it does on the majority of white dolls. Her stuffed body is made of a tan colored cotton, and her hips are quite wide. She has been redressed in a white circle print cotton dress with lace trim at the neck and sleeves, a cotton pinafore with a charming cameo pin and a white lace apron. Quite the lady! Beneath her dress are white cotton pantaloons. Her head turns and she is disc jointed at the shoulders and hips. How I wish she could tell me who made her and if she has any sisters out there in the doll world. There are no marks on the doll to indicate her maker. Now that we have seen the black coquette I’d like to compare her with her white sisters. Illustration 3 shows a 15 ½” coquette whose blue headband has a molded 49

3. Coquette with molded bow loop, authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection.

4. Coquette with yellow boots. Could this doll have been made by Ideal? Courtesy Sara Bernstein

5. Coquette with molded bow, marked DECO. Courtesy Ursula Mertz

6. All original Coquette with molded bow, marked DECO, the early mark of the Effanbee Company. Courtesy Ursula Mertz

loop to accommodate a ribbon. Her light brown hair shows deep molding and her eyes are brown. Her smile is not as wide as her black sister as we see in the close up of her face She is disc jointed at the shoulders and hips. She has been redressed in a white cotton long sleeve dress with a blue ribbon sash to match the bow in her hair. A tiny blue bead pin has been added to the neckline. Beneath her dress she wears white cotton pantaloons. Her original “mother” was apparently not a stickler for details as the lace on the bottom of her pantaloons do not match! Long white cotton stockings and white oilcloth shoes complete her outﬁt. If we look at the undressed doll we can see that her stuffed body was made of white cotton and her body is much more slender than the black doll. She is unmarked. The light brown hair doll in illustration 4 also wears boots like the black coquette, but they are not molded. She is 15 inches tall and has a stuffed cloth body with composition gauntlet hands. Her boots are yellow and her original socks are stuffed inside. The headband on this little miss is the same color as her hair! Could she and the black coquette be made by the same company even if their facial features are not alike? Your guess is as good as mine. Dark full eyebrows, blue eyes and a small smiling

mouth complete her flirty look. She is jointed only at the shoulders and hips and has a light colored cotton body. Like her sisters, she is unmarked. However, in Polly & Pam Judd’s book Compo Dolls Volume II, a coquette doll made by Ideal shows an illustration of the company’s “Naughty Marietta” doll wearing similar boots. The boots were said to be made of rubber. The description notes that many of Ideal’s early boy and girl dolls wore this same type of boot. Perhaps this girl was indeed made by Ideal. Could the company have made the black coquette and just mold her boots to her legs in order to cut costs? Another cloth body coquette with molded bow loop for a ribbon bow is shown in illustration 5. This miss is 15 inches tall and has a composition flange head and short arms. She is disc jointed at the shoulders and hips. Her headband is the same color as her molded brown hair. Her eyes are blue and she has the typical open/ closed mouth smile. She is appropriately redressed in a pink and white dress whose style is typical of the time of her manufacture (1915). She is marked DECO. A 12 inch coquette doll is shown in illustration 6. Like the doll just described she too is marked DECO which is the early mark of the Effanbee Company. She has a composition flange head 51

7. An all composition doll made by the Mitred Box Company. Courtesy Ursula Mertz

with a cloth body and cloth boots. She is disc jointed at the shoulders and hips. Her hair is painted brown as are her eyes. Her headband with molded bow is painted blue. She is wearing her original blue checked cotton dress with solid blue bodice. Like the other doll marked DECO we can date her to 1915 as both dolls appeared in the 1915 catalog. It was stated in the description of the early German bisque head coquette dolls that the composition bodies were those of an older child who was becoming a teenager. It is difficult to tell this on the composition head dolls with cloth bodies as they are rather shapeless. This is not the case, however, for the all composition coquette dolls or so I thought until I purchased an 8 inch composition coquette who has a chubby toddler like body. It is perhaps more apt to classify her as a coquette type, but most of us would probably refer to her as coquette doll because of her facial features. It has been my experience that the all composition coquette dolls are a little harder to find then the cloth stuffed body coquettes. The Mitred Box Company is credited with the manufacture of the two all composition dolls shown in the next illustrations. The doll in illustration 7 is all original. She is 15 inches tall and her molded light brown hair sports a blue painted headband with molded blue bow. Her eyes and eyebrows are brown. She is wearing a low waist blue striped cotton dress with a large white collar. On her feet are black painted boots. She is jointed at the neck, shoulders and hips. Note the molded budding breasts typical of a soon to be teenage girl. The coquette in illustration 8 shows the same doll in my opinion, but with blonde hair and blue eyes. She wears a light blue organdy dress with a white organdy collar decorated with pink flowers. Beneath her dress she wears a white cotton slip and onesie. Her body is the same as the other all composition doll. She was sold as all original, but questions remain concerning repaint and redressing. She, however, is not saying! Regardless, she is a lovely example of an all composition coquette. Neither doll is marked, but look like the Mitred Box Company ad shown below.

Compare the ad photo to the dolls shown in illustrations 7 and 8. Courtesy Ursula Mertz.

8. Except for her coloring this doll is identical to the previous example made by the Mitred Box Company. Collection Marilyn Parsons.

All the dolls compared in this article are unique in their own way, but all have those side glancing eyes, flirty smile and a molded headband. Did I find out who made the black miss? I would have to answer, “No”, but it was interesting to find so many different coquette designs. After viewing the different coquette dolls pictured in this article, I can not truthfully say that less care was given in the construction of the black coquette. She is just as enchanting as all the others. Perhaps you have a black coquette doll in your collection or one just like her in the white version that you’d like to share information about since that was my original intent when I began my research. Please let me know if you do. I’m sure there are others out there who would like to learn more about her. Sharing our knowledge is one of the very best parts of our doll collecting hobby. The author may be reached at: margoinla@bellsouth.net REFERENCES: Wikipedia: http://enwikipedia.org/wiki/Coquette Judd, Polly & Pam, Compo Dolls Volume II 1909-1928; Hobby House Press, Inc., 1994 Mertz, Ursula R., Collector’s Encyclopedia of American Composition Dolls 1900-1950, Collector Books, 1999 Richter, Lydia, Schmelcher, Karin, Heubach Dolls; Hobby House Press, 1992

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Rare Kestner All Bisque Doll with Jointed Knees, 5-1/2” T. Incised on back of head and upper legs “0”. Swivel neck, jointed shoulders, knees and hips. Original silk dress with lace and ribbon trim, hat and undies.

Elegant Heubach 7925 Lady Doll - 17” T. German bisque turned shoulder head with lovely “swan” neck. Original cloth body with composition lower arms and legs with molded and painted shoes and stockings. Lovely original silk two-piece gown.

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French All Bisque “Mignonnette” 7-1/4” T. Bisque socket head with solid dome, swivel neck, pegged shoulders and hips. Made by Simon & Halbig for the French trade. French Bru Lady Fashion Doll - 14” T. Bisque swivel head incised “D” on bisque shoulder plate. Original kid body with gusseted hips and with wood arms jointed at shoulders, elbows and wrists, individually carved fingers. Original 2-piece blue silk dress. In original Bru box.

Rare Large Nöckler & Tittel Character - 17” T. German bisque socket head incised “N & T 1 5.” Bisque socket head with molded blonde hair. Original composition body with unusual celluloid hands. Original factory dress, vintage undies shoes and socks.

French Poupée Lady Doll 12” T. bisque shoulder head incised “1 Depose B” with portrait face by Barrois. Excellent white kid body with three-quarter bisque arms.

long-held Washington, D.C.area collection that includes superb all-bisque, French fashion and character dolls serves as the centerpiece for Morphy Auctions’ June 11 Fine Doll sale. The 300-lot collection belonging to Helen Burton of Arlington, Va., comprises approximately 75% of the auction inventory, and according to Morphy’s doll specialist and cataloger Jan Foulke, the contents are highly select. “Helen has always been very discriminating in her buying, and it is a very clean, well-cared-for collection,” said Foulke. “She looked for dolls that were a little bit different – that had an unusual mold number or something else to distinguish it.” Foulke noted that the collector also favored Gebruder Heubach dolls. The all-bisques in the collection include both French and German examples, some with jointed elbows and knees. Additionally, the collector acquired French fashion dolls. One of the treasures in this category is a Bru fashion doll with a jointed wood arms, which comes complete with its original box. While collecting French fashion dolls, Helen Burton also acquired many exquisite accessories to accompany them. These accessories include: gloves, valises, fans, stationery, lorgnettes, books with ivory covers, photo albums, perfume bottles and even miniature boxed games made of ivory. “It’s a beautiful selection that contains some very hardto-find items,” said Foulke. Several French bebes will be offered in the auction, as well. All are in original condition, including a Jumeau that retains its original box. Among the most prized items in the collection are a black bisque Simon & Halbig #1358 – which is a premier example amongst black dolls – and a very rare circa-1830s papiermache doll with a molded bonnet and glass eyes. Among the German character dolls are a rare Heubach with molded bonnet, several Heubach pouty characters, and an elegant Heubach lady that is rather difficult to find. Another coveted character doll is the N & T girl with molded hair that Foulke says is “a very large size – I’ve never seen one in this size before.”

June 11 Auction at Morphy’s Also to be auctioned are a Dressel pouty character and a Kley & Hahn #546 character with glass eyes. Two-faced rarities include a Kling lady doll whose painted-on eyes render the impression of being asleep on one side and awake on the other; and a large Max Schelhorn “crying” doll. The Burton collection also features a pair of highly desirable wax dolls of the French juvenile-literature characters Jean Qui Rit and Jean Qui Pleure – “Jean Who Laughs” and “Jean Who Cries.” The duo will be sold together with a storybook containing the tale of the two boys. Similarly, the collection contains a pair of bisque busts replicating the same characters. Other wax dolls in the collection include a lady with molded gloves and a boy doll in sailor’s costume. Also included is an extensive array of sewing items: antique sewing kits and a few very lovely doll-size sewing cases on legs. One is a 19th-century wood case that opens up like a desk, while the other is of wicker. A second collection consigned to the June 11 sale consists of American cloth dolls. Three of the highlights are an Izannah Walker doll, a black stockinette and an Alabama Baby. A third consignor was the source for a collection of charming R. John Wright dolls, including an elusive Teddy Roosevelt. The auction offering is rounded out by a group of 1870s-era Peterson’s fashion magazines, ﬁgurines, a few piano babies and several small mechanical dolls. Morphy’s Saturday, June 11, 2011 Fine Doll auction will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. All items are available to preview now through auction day at the Morphy Auctions gallery, 2000 N. Reading Rd., Denver, PA 17517 on the Adamstown antique strip. The gallery is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All forms of bidding will be available for this auction, including live in the gallery, absentee, phone and Internet through Morphy Live (see Morphy website for details) or LiveAuctioneers. com. For information on any item, call 717-335-3435 and ask for Serena Myers or email serena@morphyauctions.com. View the fully illustrated catalog and all other auction information online at www. morphyauctions.com.

Rare Black S & H1358 Character Doll - 15” T. Bisque socket head incised “1358 Germany Simon & Halbig S & H.” Original brown jointed composition body, dress and undies.

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ith over 300 dealers, there were plenty of buying opportunities at Norm Schaut’s Fun Fair, April 9 and 10 at the Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. As word has spread of this new show from the promoter behind the original “Atlantique City,” attendance has increased with buyers hopeful they will take something home to add to their collections. The emphasis on “fun stuff”, it attracted many leading toy, antique advertising and doll dealers from around the world. As of this writing, plans are underway for the next event, the date to be announced.

Grace and Roy Olsen, Wayne, PA.

Marion Maus, Ellicott City, Maryland

Morphy Auctions, Denver, PA.

Barbara Lauver, Mount Gretna, PA.

Scott’s Antiques, Whitefish Bay, WI.

Caroline Edelman, Royersford, PA.

Fritzi’s Antique Dolls, Yorkville, IL.

Roxanne LeMay Morrison, Philadelphia, PA.

Dottie Ayers, Calico Teddy, Baltimore, MD.

Nancy McGlammery, Lancaster, PA. R & M Antiques, Salem, NJ.

Roberta’s Doll House, Paterson, NJ.

Lionel Fournier, Northport, NY.

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“RAISED BY THE SONG OF THE MURMURING GROVE” An Outstanding Catalog Auction of Antique Dolls and Teddy Bears from Private Collections

Sunday, July 24, 2011 Anaheim, California at the Hyatt Regency An 18th century poem by the German romantic poet, Friedrich Holderlin, inspires the title of Theriault’s annual summer auction, ranging from a superior collection of rare French dolls including Suzanne Amaryllis of Rouen, a Rohmer poupée with signed Rohmer trunk and trousseau from its original French estate, to very fine German bisque art character dolls, to one-person collections of early Raggedy Ann’s and wonderful teddy bears. As always, the best of the best is presented in this Theriault’s

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Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1-2 14" Early Steiner Rare Figure C Bebe, gorgeous light blue p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, immaculate pale bisque, orig. skin wig & Steiner pate, wears orig. wool sailor dress, beret, orig. undies, shoes and socks, on orig. early st. wrist body with earliest "cadeus" mark & fully marked head & the most STUNNING face. She is MAGNIFICENT. $8200. 3. - 4. 19” Jumeau E.D. #8 Bebe, light watery blue p/w eyes, mint bisque, ant. mohair wig, orig. pate, beautiful Fr. ant. silk & lace dress, ant. undies, ant. "signed" Jumeau shoes, gorgeous ant. Fr. hat on her orig. “signed” Jumeau body. The desirable ED, made & signed by Jumeau, orig. head coil 1-2 intact, voice box w/non working pull strings!! but still desirable. She is the most STUNNING Jumeau ED I have ever seen. Priced great at only…$6275. 5. 8" Kestner Pouty, immaculate early very pale bisque, brown sl. eyes, orig. mohair wig. Wears a darling ant. silk dress, orig. undies, orig. leather shoes & socks & a darling vintage felt hat. On her orig. early Kestner body w/st. wrists & jointed knees. Very pouty mouth w/chubby cheeks. Absolutely adorable in a great teeny cabinet size!! $3950. 6. 5" Sonnenberg Child, mint pale bisque, blue glass eyes, orig. mohair wig, wears her orig. crocheted dress & bonnet adorned w/blue silk ribbons, orig. undies, on a compo body in unplayed with condition. Resembles the Kestner all bisques with the multi strap bootines. She is adorable and has extremely well detailed features. DARLING tiny size. You will love her!!! $995. 7. 10" Rare Hertel & Schwab #134 Character Child, immaculate pale bisque, ALL FACTORY orig. from her wig down to her orig. shoes & socks. Blue sl. eyes, wearing orig. batiste & lace pleated dress adorned with loads of pink silk ribbons. An OUTSTANDING Character & rarely found. Was mine for years!!! $9500. 8. - 9. 9 1/2" Incised Jumeau Bebe #2, blue p/w eyes, mint pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate, wearing gorgeous Fr. ant. silk & lace dress, darling matching antique hat, French #1 leather shoes w/rosettes, orig. crocheted socks & ant. undies. On orig. Incised Jumeau st. wrist "signed" body. Absolutely BREATHTAKING & darling teeny rare cabinet size. $10,500. 10. 8 3/4" Kestner All Bisque "Wrestler", swivel neck, mint bisque overall, blue threaded p/w eyes, 2 upper teeth, darling vintage mohair wig, on her orig. ALL perfect all bisque body w/blushing in all the right places, clenched fist, high gold multi strap boots & is a wonderful large size. Wears her orig. net & ribbon dress & matching hat. EXTRAORDINARILY beautiful!!! $5800. 11. - 12. 12" Tete Jumeau #3 Bebe, big blue p/w eyes, fully marked head, luscious lashes, mint bisque, GREAT ant. long mohair wig & orig. pate, head coil in tact, wearing stunning Fr. ant. pink silk dress overlaid w/lace, magnificent Fr. ant. very ornate lace hat, ant. undies & "signed" Jumeau #3 shoes. Fabulous orig. "signed" Jumeau body. Tremendous presence & the BEST Jumeau expression. STUNNING Bebe in a great tiny cabinet size!! $6475. 13. - 14. 9" E. J. Jumeau Bebe #1, light blue p/w eyes. Luscious lashes, immaculate pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate. Wears orig. blue silk dress, magnificent ant. Fr. velvet hat, one I have been keeping for me!!, ant. undies, orig. crocheted socks & ant. "signed" #1 Fr. shoes, possibly original. On orig. "signed" st. wrist Jumeau body. Rarely found Size #1 EJ & she is absolutely AMAZING. Best EJ face. $21,500.

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1 and 4. 28 1/2" English wooden girl and her little Grodnertal friend, George III period (approx. 1800) carved and jointed wood, holding a well-loved, early German wooden doll in her leather arms, typical of this era. She is in wonderful condition with no restoration and clothing could be orig. as well. $6600. 2 and 5. 11 1/2" Unusual, early wood and composite Continental gentleman, possibly French, clothing looks to be orig. on this articulated "puppet-like" character. $1550. 3 and 6. 18" Superb 1860 China with extreme presence supplied by her exquisite face and by the intricately hand-stitched fabric of her dress. She even has red crocheted slippers! From a longtime, early collection. $950.

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20” Kley & Hahn 141-7 – a painted-eye beauty with a perfect bisque head, super modeling and ﬁne painting of the facial features including the open/closed mouth, and a beautifully styled human hair wig in twin braids. On a lovely jointed composition body, she is beautifully costumed in classic mariner style attire. Magniﬁcent! $6800. 15 1/4” (overall) COD Uncle Sam -- the best we have seen in a long time. Entirely original, he has a perfect bisque head (marked S 1) with exceptional modeling, blue glass eyes, his original mohair wig and goatee, all on a wood and comp. body in very good condition (repaired thumb). His original costume does show some fading, but for the character doll and patriotic collector, one cannot ask for a better representation. $4500. 17” unusual German character with a perfect bisque head, blue intaglio eyes, fat rosy cheeks, an auburn mohair wig and a somewhat pouty expression. On a ball-jointed composition body, he wears a fabulous, what we like to call “Nephew Sam” costume of stars and stripes. Quite a rarity! $1895.

Willie, a 22” Simon & Halbig 151 is very rare, as he is quite a large size and difficult to come by, He has a perfect bisque head (minor wig pulls,) blue painted eyes, an open/closed mouth with painted teeth, his original wig and the jointed composition body has the original paint finish. Willie came to us from the original family wearing his original velvet suit, which was unfortunately, in shreds. The suit he wears now was created especially for him from antique silk velvet. Willie is quite a find. $12,500. 21” SFBJ 236 Toddler boasts perfect bisque, blue glass sleep eyes, plus she has an open/ closed mouth with two molded upper teeth and tongue tip. Her body retains the original finish, and she wears a mariner-style ensemble in cream wool. $2450. 22” Kley & Hahn 167 Toddler with perfect bisque, brown sleep eyes, an open/closed mouth with a beyond adorable expression, and her original wig. On a jointed toddler body showing normal wear, she wears a darling dress and pinafore. $2900.

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July 2011 Volume 14, Number 6

THERIAULT’S: JULY 24TH IN ANAHEIM, CA

UFDC Convention week gets off to a great start with Theriault’s auction held at the Hyatt Regency. Included among a bevy of gorgeous French dolls are two of particular importance, along with German characters, the “frog hand” Kathe Kruse, Lencis, Raggedy Ann’s, Sonneberg dolls, wooden and papier mache dolls, a one owner collection of Raggedy Ann’s and rare teddy bears.

THOSE RARE, ELEGANT CHINA HEAD DOLLS

by Maureen Herrod The author was at ﬁrst reluctant to do an article on Chinas, but has since become a devotee. Her article showcases many rare and seldom seen examples.

About The Cover

Raggedy Ann and Andy take a leisurely stroll on the grounds of the William Paca House and Garden, located in Annapolis, Maryland. The upcoming Theriault auction, held July 24th in Anaheim, CA, offers something to please everyone, from ﬁne French dolls and German characters to rare cloth dolls and teddy bears.

HOW A SASHA STUDIO IMPOSTOR WAS CAUGHT

IDENTIFYING STUDIO SASHA DOLLS

by Anne Votaw with Ann Louise Chandler and Susanna E. Lewis by Susan Steirn The discovery of a “fake” Sasha is an introduction to how to identify authentic one-of-a-kind Studio Sasha dolls. The follow-up article is taken from the newly published book by Reverie entitled Sasha Dolls: The History.

POULBOT DOLLS

by Sara B. Bernstein The dolls made by Francisque Poulbot, an artist best known for his posters and illustrations of street children in Paris, were a signiﬁcant departure from the typical lavish French made doll. The author shares rare examples of the dolls that brought Poulbot’s drawings to life.

14 News 50 Auction Gallery 55 Mystery Doll

60 Emporium 61 Calendar 63 Classified

NADDA IN KANSAS CITY

What a show it was! Two days of shopping, a fabulous exhibit, plus visits to the Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City and the UFDC Headquarters.

DOUBLE TROUBLE!

by Dee Urquhart-Ross This delightful double-faced Bru offers a lot of character to go along with the perfection of French bebes.

A Brace of All Original Jumeau Sisters – How well attended are these 21” tall “DEP Tete Jumeaux!” One wears pink silk with brown eyes; the other with blue eyes in blue tulle and her signed Jumeau shoes. Both have signed Jumeau bodies and mama papa pull cords, uncut factory wigs and oodles of fine lingerie which includes pink silk corselettes! From the same private estate as the Jumeau fashion below, one of them even includes a mint in box French wig with the exciting and legendary Le Printemps label plus an owner’s note dated 1907. A time capsule of luxury and care! $1500 and $2000 with special consideration for the pair.

Perfectly Original Sonneberg Bebe – Do you love delicate layers of extra fine original clothes and perfect pink silk factory shoes and matching pink stockings? Then you’ll totally adore all 16” of this totally original cabinet delicacy with mint stiff wrist body and petulant closed mouth pout and sexy blue pw eyes with original mohair wig – and the hat of course! $2250

Factory Original Jumeau Fashion with Bisque Arms - How deeply profound is the sumptuous beauty of this rarefied French antiquity that so well reflects the age of elegance! Fresh from a family held collection, she is all original in uniquely dramatic silk couture, elaborate wig and earrings. Her flawless bisque is host to delicate artistry creating a captivating beauty. Her 16” aristocratic bearing with classically presented bisque arms and perfect fingers speaks eloquently to the grace of her French heritage. $5200 Rare and Large Heubach Character – Victorian Europe was fascinated with distant lands and this outstanding creation attests to that! Glorious quality, outrageous modeling with superior fired-in color and round googly eyes, this “exatique,” as they were known, is mint, astounding in this 14” size and replete with all the factory decorations! $1495

Elegant Edwardian Parlour Toy – What a luxury production it is as these musical jesters provide both the choreography and the music as they clap their symbols and drum the zither to a melodious tune in the finest of factory silk French costumes including hats! All this fancy “doll size” fun as a cabinet size centerpiece just 7” deep! Does your doll deserve one? ! $1500

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French Export Doll for Gimbel Brothers – The famous American department store had their own annual special order of dolls – this 22” sweetheart is one of them. Signed Gimbel Bros., and original dress! $495

9” Kathe Kruse Doll II H “Bettina” – red head celluloid imp mint in box, complete with tissue, ties, hang tag, leaflet and labels with her name in script – plus freckles! $395

15” Beautiful Mint in Box Doll – with tissue, lid and label but also featuring the French type “1894” and wearing a very finely constructed quality ensemble., 1st Place Winner! $495

An Exquisite Swaine Character – There has never been one more delicate ethereal or powder fine that this! Flawless expressive quality, mint condition plus short owner history. $750

11” Scarce “Ellar” Asian Baby – desirable mold with lovely even olive tint complexion, elegant quality and countenance, a pure delight in the original robe! $695 Clockwise from top left: Adorable 5-/2” Mibs Type All Bisque – what a tender sweet expression is so delicately achieved, plus molded bow, Mibs arms and original clothes. A love! $495 23” Outstanding Gbr. Heubach Youth – What quality in such deep 3 tone intaglio eyes, smiling open/closed mouth with two carved and glazed molded teeth and great old clothes! $695 Deluxe 12”Byelo with Composition Body – rarely found version with original signed 5 piece body, socket head and 9 pieces of very original boutique ensemble including belly band and soaker. All mint! $795. 5" All Bisque with Blue Shoes, socket head, and sleep eyes. $475 Rare 12” George Borgfeldt Character – super mold 251/248 with open closed mouth and molded tongue sticking out! Personality plus and the unusual original reddish hair mint skin wig, really set him apart! $850

16” Rare French Art Doll – An intriguing exponent of the art doll movement in France, this 16” character is in the manner of the Munich Art doll with socket head and fully jointed body with clever hand painted features. Charming and important! $1495 26” Attic Original Chinas – very clean and lovely old heirloom dolls, remarkable layers of original period clothes and bodies beautifully maintained. $450 each. So heartwarming and comforting. 17” Bliss Doll House – Wishing you had a new home? Why not this one? One payment and it's yours for years to come. Ready to move in, good exterior, and chimney for winter fun, too! Call now. $650

Special Terri Lees! Both mint with labels. Roller Queen brunette in aqua organdy with gold roller skates! Majorette with the boots and orig. parade hat! $395 each

Breathtaking Simon Halbig 749 Close Mouth – this, one of the earliest and rarest Halbig bebes, resides in a class of he own. Few in number for the French boutique trade, she is Halbig’s version of the Bebe with extra large jewel blue PW eyes, rich closed mouth, French cut head and the luminous oily sheen. She has a mint stiff wrist 8 ball body, mint mohair wig and very fine antique ensemble too. Quite the rarity. $4500

A Choice Pintel and Godchaux Bebe – this excellent quality and seldom seen 24” tall bebe was produced for only 9 years. While her mint original body was patented by P.G., the heads for “Bebe Charmont,” as she was known, were made by Gaultier. This explains the strong resemblance to the F.G. Bebe with her beautifully dominant jewel blue PW eyes and full luscious face. A very beautiful and novel addition to any collection! $2000

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35” Lifelike Simon Halbig 939 – the early Halbigs are seldom so large as is this sumptuous example with elegant early French face, Jumeau brows and full lips. Her cascade of French human hair curls drape the shoulders of her mint body in fine all original clothes in layers that include silk stockings and ivory leather bootines. All for the price of a 24” doll! $2900

20” Closed Mouth Gaultier Bebe with Early Face – one of those transitional models ca 1887 with that lavish sensuous expression including the coveted 2 tone closed mouth with tip of tongue. She is all original in her elaborately embroidered lingerie beneath the silk and lace dropwaist dress and factory shoes. A hidden flaw beneath the dense mint mohair wig makes her attainable at only $2500

A Grand 30” Jumeau Bebe – produced in 1907 it continues to be the enduring dream of every little girl to own a magical life-size playmate. With her big lively PW eyes, dynamic sculpting, lifelike labeled body and fancy couture, she both excites the eye and entertains the imagination. With you on the boulevard or at tea, she has a proud legacy to tell! $2500

Rare Portrait Doll of Princess Elizabeth – this stunning doll made by SPBH was designed by Caesar Schneider on an idea by Alec Cohn to represent the future queen at age 3 in 1926. Produced for only one year in 1929, only a relatively few were ever made, generally 18” tall, making this 24” size exceedingly rare! A wig concealed flaw does not diminish the rarity and importance of this spectacular doll. $2500

24” Simon Halbig 949 Child ca 1888 – how pleasing is the chiseled beauty of this pristine youth with her high cheek bones, tender blush on baby face cheeks, vulnerable sparkling blue PW eyes and early square cut teeth. The birthday girl in fine antique silk clothes and original heeled leather shoes. Precious! $1995… All Original Parlour Toy – see our previous page concerning this luxurious accessory!

“Toto” - a Scarce French Character – was one in a series of six character dolls made by Lanternier of Limoges, France, In production for only a few years, Toto is in relatively short supply. Designed by F. Mialonos, she in particular is one of those rarely encountered French characters embracing both the artistry of the art doll and the comic quality of the humoresque movement of early 20th century France. This 20” tall character is a prime example of the genre. $995

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15” Pink Luster Frozen Charlie with beautiful molding and fabulous detailing, painted blue eyes, nice feathering of hair on forehead $725.00 13 1/2” #102 open closed mouth dome head German character baby, blue sleep eyes, small eye chip left eye, repainted body $195.00 9” Kiddie Joy A & M, blue sleep eyes, o/m with teeth, compo baby body, dome head $200.00 12 1/2” J D Kestner dome head, brown eyes, o/c mouth, original baby body $300.00 now$275.00 10” A & M 991, blue eyes, original brown mohair wig and compo baby body $180.00

14” Hard Plastic Mary Hoyer Dolls Pale blonde wearing blue knit outﬁt, blue sleep eyes, small spot on right cheek $145.00 Auburn hair, brown sleep eyes, cranberry & white knit outﬁt $145.00 Honey blonde wearing aqua taffeta dress, blue sleep eyes, original hair clips $175.00

24 1/2” Rare All Original 1925 Italian Burgarella designed by Ferdinano Stracuzzi, beautifully hand painted features, HH wig, few paint rubs, jointed elbows and knees, costume has a few stains and holes $995.00

French, black lace hat covered with fabulous lace, pointed at the brim, velvet ribbon, 7” x 7” wide, head opening 3” around. $225.00 To die for Bonnet, ivory pressed cotton, eyelet inset and satin ribbon, fabulous bonnet for an elegant baby doll, 5” x 4”, 1 tie, as is, outer edge lined/boned. $425.00 Blue straw hat, 11” x 11” wide, 4.5” x 5.5” circumference, wonderful straw pointed overlay, grosgrain ribbon bow, faded, some wear. $225.00

18” Shirley Temple, original dress & mohair wig, pretty facial coloring, slight crazing. Was $425, now $300.00 20” Ideal Deanna Durbin 1935-47, H.H. wig, original dress, some lifting on face. $295.00 14” Effanbee Patsy, vintage romper, professional touch up on top of head, green painted eyes. Was $165, now $130.00 9” Alexander 1935-39, all original McGuffy Anna, crisp, mint, tagged dress, crazing. Was $195, now $125.00 12.5” Compo Scootles, cute expression, slight crazing, repaint on left hand. $175.00

15 1/2” Dark brunette P91 Ideal Toni, redressed $95.00 14” Brunette P90 Ideal Toni in Toni type dress, great facial coloring $98.50 10” Vogue Jeff, original shirt, wool pants & 1 shoe $35.00 10” Vogue Jill all original with heart earrings, blue sleep eyes $110.00

19” 1950’s Cissy in 2 piece black felt suit with 1950’s rhinestone accents in a perfect traveling suit accented with a rose petal hat, replaced blouse. $595.00 19” Cissy 1956 #2017 Aqua taffeta dress with black velvet bolero, original straw veil and ﬂower hat, tagged dress. $595.00

4” Kewpie Sweeper match holder, O’Neil (C) marked on feet, tip of broom is missing & box reglued. $145.00 3.5” Kewpie Huggers, great facial expression, both looking to right. $165.00 4.5” Kewpie w/sticker on chest, chipped thumb and shoulder. $100.00 5.5” Kewpie marked with O’Neil on feet. $150.00 4.75” Kewpie $140.00 4” Kewpie Hugger, great painting, looking at each other. $165.00 2” Kewpie (C) on feet, chipped toe. $49.95 2” Kewpie ﬁnger chipped on left hand. $75.00

17” S&H K*R, brown sleep eyes, HH wig, mama’s voice in body. $395.00 Steiff auction set, European exclusive, 11” light brown bear in black vest w/gavel and 3” red bear on podium. #334/500 Was $350, now $250.00 18” S&H 540, brown sleep eyes, on toddler body, mohair wig. $395.00

7 1/2” All Bisque SWC #237/8, brown sleep eyes, hairline back of head, small repair at left shoulder, original sparse wig $195.00 5 1/2” All Bisque Kestner #3/01, brown sleep eyes, original mohair wig, jointed arms & legs $325.00

28 1/2” 1906 Schoneau Hoffmeister, brown sleep eyes, 3 ﬁngers right hand professionally repaired $425.00 29” Moramura Brothers on ball jointed body, blue sleep eyes $325.00

10” Alexander Cissette Dolls 1957 tagged blue dress with white and blue polka dot sleeves and back of dress, white straw hat, auburn wig $160.00 1959 in #713 gold net with sequins ballerina tutu, light brown hair $110.00 Blonde in Green cotton tagged dress with eyelet sleeves $85.00 Brunette in 1958 tagged pleated pink tulle and satin ballerina tutu $120.00

Jane Russel , mint & uncut, Saalfield #2651 1955 $195.00 Little Orphan Annie Paper dolls “Junior Commandos” Saalfield #299, 1943, mint & uncut $295.00 Alice In Wonderland punch out book #2194-28 Whitman 1951, mint & complete, great coloring. $110 Queen Holden’s Kit, The 20” Doll, Whitman 1952 #210625, mint & uncut w/small dolls, cat & dog. $95.00 Hour of Charm #2481 Saalfield 1943, uncut, corner a little bent. $200 Shirley Temple Christmas book #1770, Saalfield 1937 w/postcards, tags, ornaments, stories, no paper dolls. $39.95

22 1/2” Cuno & Otto Dressel (K * R 117N look), body was re varnished, toe’s and 4 ﬁngers on left side professionally repaired $985.00

14” 1942 Alexander WAVE all original (missing hat), blue eyes, eye shadowing, mohair wig $295.00 14 1/2” Alexander 1954 Margot Ballerina #1850, all original tutu, wig set & crown, few spots on back of skirt $215.00

Madame Alexander Cissy in 1957 #2130, Aqua blue polished cotton dress w/lace trim, slip, nylons & shoes. $595.00 Alexander Cissy 1955 #2083, All original in red & white striped blouse, red cotton jumper, slip, pants, nylons & shoes. $895.00

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osalie Whyel, director, and Shelley Helzer, co-director, of the Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art in Bellevue, Washington announced recently that the museum, which has been in operation for nearly 20 years, will be closing its doors on March 1, 2012. The museum located in the central business district of Seattle’s eastside community opened in September of 1992. The building with the best of Victorian style architecture and modern construction was designed and built with the preservation and display of the dolls and the enjoyment of its visitors in mind and took 2-1/2 years to complete. Rosalie’s and her family’s collection of dolls, toys, miniatures and doll houses, teddy bears, and people’s clothing was exhibited in both permanent and changing galleries, which have numbered over 60 to date, in the two-story 13,500 square foot building. A resource library, museum store, community room, and garden completed the space. The museum and Rosalie won many awards over the years from the coveted “Jumeau Award” presented at the World Congress of Dolls in Paris in 1994 for “the best private doll museum worldwide” to the United Federation of Doll Clubs “Award of Excellence for Preservation of Dolls” as well as two Bellevue Chamber of Commerce awards for “business innovation” and “tourism”, respectively, and others. News continued on page 55

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It is said that Tsar Alexander III was an imposing man, so it is fitting that a doll commemorating him would be the same. Standing 26” tall, the Jumeau doll was commissioned after the FrancoRussian Alliance of 1892, to represent the Tsar, and has been preserved in its original state in a Paris mansion until this time. The costume, from the cap to the shoes to the sword, was custom made by the finest artisans in those respective fields, and is remarkable in its detail. It is the only one known to exist.

Suzanne Amaryllis, a poupee by Rohmer with her original signed Rohmer trunk and extensive trousseau of costumes, hats, and accessories is being offered at Theriault’s July 24 auction from her chateau in Rouen, France where she has lived for the past century and a half.

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rivate collection and family estates provide the dolls and playthings to be presented at Theriault’s annual Marquis Summer auction titled “Raised by the Song of the Murmuring Grove”. The auction will be conducted on Sunday, July 24th at the Hyatt Regency in Anaheim, California. Of particular note is an all-original 26” Jumeau doll representing Tsar Alexander III at the signing of the Franco-Russian Alliance in 1892. Although Tsar Alexander III died just two years later, his signiﬁcance to French/Russian relations was commemorated in the construction of the Pont Alexandre Bridge in Paris, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful sights in Paris today. The cornerstone of the bridge was laid in 1896 by his son, Nicholas II, the last tsar of Russia, and the bridge was inaugurated in 1900 for the Universal Exhibition along with the Grand Palais and Petit Palais. During this era, Jumeau was commissioned to create a doll representing Tsar Alexandre III in full regalia costume including various miniature medals and a superb sword, to be presented to various dignitaries and their families. It is uncertain if only one doll was made, or a small series, but the Tsar Alexander III doll to be sold at Theriault’s July 24 auction is the only one known to still exist at this time. The doll was preserved in an original family estate in Paris until now

Raggedy friends include Beloved Belindy, Pirate Chieftain, Andy, and Little Brown Bear who seldom comes out to play, but will be at Theriault’s July 24 auction.

and is in impeccable condition. Another French doll of particular note in the auction is Suzanne Amaryllis, a poupee by the renowned firm of Leontine Rohmer. The doll is accompanied by her original trunk with rare Rohmer label, and a superb trousseau of gowns, bonnets, lingerie and accessories. The doll has been preserved in her family estate in Rouen, France until now, and her name is known from a small box filled with doll hats tucked into the corner of the trunk with pencil notation “chapeaux de Suzanne Amaryllis”. It is interesting to contemplate that the famous French poupee, Blondinette, also with her original elaborate trunk and trousseau, was preserved in the nearby town of D’Avranches throughout the same century and a half. Theriault’s auction theme is inspired by an excerpt from an 18th century poem by the German Frederic Holderlin, “I was raised by the song of the murmuring grove and loving I learned among flowers”, that so charmingly captures the garden moments of childhood. The auction includes a collection of petite French bebes by Bru, Steiner, Jumeau and Gaultier, known as those that “perfectly fit in the palm of one’s hand”, as well as glorious grand-sized

An early French poupee with bisque arms takes her two tiny 11” friends, Steiner Series C 3/0 and Bru Brevete 5/0, for a stroll “in the murmuring grove”.

An early cloth model by Kathe Kruse known as “frog hand” will be present at Theriault’s July 24 auction, along with other Kathe Kruse models.

A petite model of Bruno Schmidt’s doll known to collector’s as “Wendy” stands aside the little lamb that she owns. 19

A rare painted eye character, 217, by Catterfelder Puppenfabrick is present in the auction along with number of other rare painted and glass eyed characters.

A group of rare Raggedy Ann Family friends, part of the oneowner collection to auctioned by Theriault’s at their July 24 auction.

Bebe Mothereau is so dreamily beautiful and so very rare to find. This example has fine creamy bisque and rich brown eyes, wearing a fine antique costume.

An apt phrase “dolls that fit in the palm of your hand” describes the little bebes of Bru, Gaultier and Steiner that are in the auction. These are a few of the offerings to be found in the 160-page catalog.

French character googly, 307, with captivating expression and choice complexion, is among the rarest of the SFBJ series. The auction offers a wide collection of desirable German and French googlies including both glass eyed and painted eye models.

bebes including a 38” Series C Steiner and a 29” very rare Series G Steiner; in between are a bevy of gorgeous and rare French bebes by Halopeau, Thuillier, Jumeau, Bru, and other notable doll ﬁrms. Theriault’s summer Marquis doll auction is known for the variety of dolls that are offered. “We know that collectors are coming from all over the country for this event, and different collectors have different interests. We try to offer dolls in every category and within those categories, the best of the best”, notes Stuart Holbrook, Theriault’s president. For example, if little dolls are your particular delight, in addition to the aforementioned French bebes, there is a great selection of mignonettes and German bisque characters including 10” Wendy and 12” CP 217 from

Considered one of the rarest bears in the world is the brown wool plush bear with metal rod armature, the first bear made by Steiff, of which only two others are known to exist.

A 29” French bisque bebe, the rare model Series G by Steiner, of incomparable beauty and charm will be present at the auction.

French bebe in wonderful original costume by Thuillier is especially beautiful. Fine Lenci dolls in original vibrantly colored costumes include the rare Lenci drummer boy.

Two very rare 29” originally dressed bunny couples by Steiff form part of the collection of Steiff rare animals to be presented at the July 24 auction.

original family estates. Cloth dolls range from the early Kathe Kruse known as “frog hand”, to a collection of Lenci dolls, to a wonderful one-owner collection of early Raggedy Ann’s, many featured in books. Teddy bear collectors will ﬁnd the very rare earliest bear model made by Steiff of which only two others are known to exist, as well as a collection of 1920s/1950s German, French and English bears in wonderful grand size and impeccable condition. There are two wonderfully-furnished early German kitchens, superb French poupees in original costumes (some with wooden bodies), Kestner’s 243 Chinese Baby along with Chinese children’s chairs and a collection of antique Chinese children’s caps, rare early candy containers, a collection of googlies including rare Heubach models, Kewpies, early Sonneberg dolls in the French look-alike style, 19th century antique doll costumes including shoes, automata, early wooden and paper mache lady dolls, and so many more wonderful dolls and playthings in the 400 lot auction. A 160-page full color catalog is available with detailed historical and technical descriptions of each item. The auction can also be viewed on the Internet by visiting www.theriaults.com and clicking on the button

The beloved Bebe Triste by Jumeau is preserved in a superb couturier costume and bonnet.

Considered the rarest of the French bebes are those by Aristide Halopeau. To be presented at Theriault’s July 24 auction is this 24” model, size 4, in impeccable condition and inexpressible beauty, ex-collection Lucy Morgan.

Two grand-sized mid-20th century bears in impeccable condition along with a rare early 20th century Hecla bear, made for one or two years only.

for Proxibid. To receive a free color brochure about the auction email info@theriaults.com or call 800-638-0422. To receive email articles about the auction register at www.theriaults.com. “If you can only attend one or two auctions each year, this one is a must”, says Stuart Holbrook. “The entire day is ﬁlled with beautiful and rare dolls and playthings, greeting old friends in a laughter-ﬁlled room, and, of course, our trademark delicious hot fudge sundaes and my oft-repeated not-so-delicious jokes”.

This china has a high forehead with hair parted in the middle on top, then falling into backward - facing large rolls at the sides, and at the back a braided chignon forms a complicated figure eight in the middle.

Lovely French Rohmer china, dressed for an afternoon walk in a pale orange full length dress with a braided trim, green cape trimmed in beige fabric, an orange hat with blue feathers, and a black muff, trimmed in white rabbit fur. She has china feet.

A doll with an interestingly patterned print dress in greens and reds. Her hair is parted in the center and it is rolled to the back with a center part. Her ears are exposed.

Those Rare, Elegant China Head Dolls by Maureen Herrod

pon being asked over a year ago to do a program on china head dolls by the Cuesta Doll and Study Club of which I am a member, I demurred because I didn’t own many chinas and did not know much about them. The club insisted. So, to comply with my club’s wishes, I set out to do a learned and viable program on these lovely porcelain dolls. Since I was not an avid collector of chinas, this project was deﬁnitely harder than most. Luckily, I knew a few collectors who had some very rare ones. I bought the book A Pictorial Reference Guide to German Chinas by Mary Gorham Krombholz. What a revelation! Now, I had meat that I could attach to the bones of my meager knowledge. Not that I was necessarily able to identify many of the dolls that my collector friends owned, but I felt more comfortable with the subject and plowed ahead. 24

Brush marks show around the doll’s hairline in this side view of the lady in the green and red print dress. The back of the doll’s head is a cluster of ringlet curls, similar to a parian doll that has the same cluster of curls, which are removable.

Blond china with a royal blue hair band. Her hair is combed back from her forehead and sides revealing a partial view of the ears. Large ringlets fall down onto the doll’s back.

Sad-faced china with brown eyes. Her hair is rolled back on the sides over the ears with multiple brush marks around the face. The hair is then caught up in a big chignon in back.

When I was planning the china program for the Cuesta Club, I asked the members to bring what china heads they owned. Much to my surprise, the majority of the dolls that were brought to the meeting were what are called “low brows.” “Low brows” are china dolls that were made later in the 19th century and well into the 20th. They are quite lovely and subtly differ from each other in their painting. However, they all have a very similar hairdo, short with a center part with poufs of curls on either side of the head. The front of the hair lays on the doll’s forehead, thus the term describing the style of the doll. Many were probably made by the Hertwig Company and are somewhat easy to ﬁnd these days. That is a very nice feature because most collectors can ﬁnd them and

A doll that is almost identical to one in Mary Krombholz’s book on page 151. The doll pictured here is a blond, whereas the doll in the book has black hair. Both dolls made by the Conta & Boehme Company. The back of the Conta & Boehme doll shows her hair caught up in a black band and black snood. 25

The owner of these two dolls calls them “the Sisters.” They are similar to each other and both are in ethnic dress. They are very similar to dolls featured in Mary’s book on pages 112-113 in the Kloster Veilsdorf section. One has hair falling down from the center part that is smooth on either side, covering her ears completely, while the other side hair falling down from the center part that is smooth on either side. Both have braided buns.

This doll has the extremely white skin that is often seen in china heads. Her hair is parted on the top of the head and drawn down on the sides, exposing the ears. This hairdo is often referred to as the “Greiner” style. She also has brown glass eyes. Comparing her to Mary Krombholz’s book, this lady may have been made by the Kloster Veilsdorf Company. A back view shows vertical sausage curls similar to the Greiner.

A very large French china with sleep eyes. She wears a green linen dress trimmed in a green plaid and accordion pleats at the hem. The back of her hair is formed into a coiled braid with either side hanging down onto her chest.

Often referred to as a “Lydia” chin, for her hairstyle - parted in the middle and falling straight down on the sides. The ringlets are formed exactly at eye level and go down to her shoulders.

A beautiful lady china in a gold silk dress trimmed with light blue ruffles on the skirt. The silk in the dress is very fragile and the doll is rarely touched. She has a gold pleated tiara in her hair. The back shows ringlet curls in a complicated arrangement swooping down onto her lower neck and upper back.

buy them. Plus, they are comparatively lower-priced than several rarer dolls that will be pictured in this article. In order to compile a pictorial program for Cuesta, I needed to locate folks who owned rare chinas and were willing to have me take the dolliesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pictures. I was extremely lucky to ďŹ nd a collector who not only let me take many pictures of her amazing collection, she even ďŹ xed me lunch. Thus, I was able to meet some of these lovely dolls in person, so to speak. There was such variety in their hairdos. Hairdos are the main method that the chinas are categorized. Several examples will illustrate.

Large, opulent china in a cream print silk dress. Her hairline is surrounded by short ringlets along the part above the eyes. The ringlets are much longer over her ears. A side view of the doll, showing graduated lengths of ringlets at both sides, with a braid-encircled bun high on her crown.

A close up of this china doll reveals curls all around her hairline with brush strokes applied along the top of her high forehead. There is a spit curl in front of each ear. A back view of the doll shows ringlets behind her ears, a large chignon held in place by what appear to be two self-painted hair bands with one encircling the chignon. Below the chignon are wisps of ringlets that pile onto her back shoulders.

This lovely lady has flowers on either side of her head above her ears and only showing the lower part of the ears. Her hair then waves back into a large roll on either side of her head. A bun is formed in the middle of the back of her head. Author’s collection. The flowers in this dolls hair can be seen better from this partial side view.

An elegant lady with brush marks around her hairline. She has double ringlets falling behind her ears and a self-painted hair band at her crown.

Sweet little French china with glass eyes. She wears a white organdy gown with ruffles down her bodice and over her shoulders.

This same doll is seen in the Kestner section of the Krombholz book on page 17. Here serene face is topped with a high chignon and a painted comb. Author’s collection.

One particularly gorgeous model that I was able to acquire for my own collection is a 23” lady with a high chignon on the crown of her head (see above). In studying Mary Krombholz’s book, I found an identical doll in the Kestner section on page 17. Her blue eyes have the white highlight in the irises and a darker outline around the right side of the blue iris. She has orange ovals to designate nostrils and an unpainted line between her upper and lower lips. The large bun at the crown is formed of a thick braid that surrounds the perimeter of the bun and a self-painted comb that holds the middle of the chignon together. Her painted-on shoes have ﬂat soles, probably designating that this doll is early, perhaps as early as the 1850’s.

Another lovely is a doll made by the Conta & Boehme Company. She sports a big braid over the top of her head and a circular bun low in the back. The bun protrudes quite a bit in back and is the main identifying feature of this dolly’s hairdo (near right). A doll from the same mold is located in Mary’s book on page 156. The doll shown in this article is dressed in an exquisite brown checked dress of a translucent voile material that elevates the doll to a high level of collectibility. Mary Krombholz features a doll in the Conta & Boehme section (page 153) that was badly damaged in a ﬁre during World War II. This doll has the identical hairdo and hair decorations as one of the dolls that I was able to photograph (see below). This time, the dolly is in perfect condition and dressed to match the green in the headband. She is, assuredly, a product of the Conta & Boehme Porcelain Company. A very interesting fact that few collectors are aware of is that some of the German doll makers used the same mold when making both parian and porcelain (china head) dolls. Two dolls in my collection are very different in some ways. One has black hair (the china)

Another example of this doll, one that was damaged during World War II, is pictured in the Krombholz book (page 153). This perfect example is arresting for her curls, the snood and vividly painted headband.

An elegant hairstyle with big looped braids distinguish a china by Conta & Boehme. Author’s collection

Although the black haired china is twice the size as the parian, note the identical hairdos. Author’s collection.

The owner of this doll has never seen another example. Note the brush strokes around the sides of her hair above the exposed ears. The back of the hair appears to be drawn up on either side to a mass of hair, with a ringlet on top of the arrangement.

and the other has blond hair (the parian.) Although it is impossible to see in these pictures, the china head with the black hair is twice the size of the parian. However, in form and shape, their hairdos are identical, with a large braid going diagonally across the top of the head, hair pulled back at the sides and vertical curls cascading down to the bottom of their necks in back. Two dolls shown here, one a Parian and the other a china, were also cast in the same mold. The china head has hair pulled back from her face on the sides and a ringlet curl below each ear. The back of their hair is caught in a snood. At the top front is a gold painted bow and there are tassels at each side of the head, also painted gold. The china has black hair and wears an elegant red dress. The Parian has hair of gold blond and wears a lovely silk blue dress. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fascinating to see these different genres of doll to be made out of the same mold.

A lovely china with two long ringlets on either side of her head, a gold bow and gold painted tassels.

It should be noted that each doll pictured here is in appropriate and contemporary clothing of the period for the manufacturing date of each doll. Some are in antique formal dress (mostly silk) while others are in old cotton or wool. I had said at the beginning of this article that I did not have many china head dolls. Apparently, the passion implicit in the accumulating of these beautiful dolls has infected me. Now I can say that I have bought several of these lovelies. I now collect china head dolls! Unless noted, dolls are from a private collection.

An instance where the same mold was used for the china and this lovely parian. Authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Collection 30

Reference: A Pictorial Reference Guide for German Chinas, Krombholz, Mary, ÂŠ 2009.

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hat comes to mind when you think of French dolls? Opulence, grace, beautiful bisque heads, large almond shaped eyes, luxurious wigs, extravagant costumes and ornate bonnets? So, if I described a somber faced doll in a simple cotton dress, would you think of it as a French doll? This is the French character doll by the artist Francisque Poulbot. The Poulbot dolls were created with a sense of realism and desire for French patriotism, by a talented illustrator, sculptor, and writer. Prior to World War 1, the German toy industry dominated the French doll industry. Although the dolls made in France were of a ďŹ ner quality, more elaborate and made with superior workmanship and attention to detail, the less expensive prices of the German dolls made them more desirable and affordable.

Poster by Poulbot

by Sara B. Bernstein

The earliest dolls made by Poulbot with papier mache heads. Only a small number of these dolls were ever produced.

This put a strain on the French doll industry. The French doll makers were unable to compete. What was not known to the consumer at the time was that French companies had begun having their products manufactured in Germany to cut expenses. In 1899 the competition between the two doll industries had become ďŹ erce. With a sense of self-preservation, an association was formed by the major doll manufacturers in France named the Societe Francaise de Bebes et Jouets or S.F.B.J. This was also the catalyst for the French 35

Bisque headed dolls, mold 239 by S.F.B.J., c. 1913.

illustrator Francisque Poulbot’s venture into the world of doll making. Francisque Poulbot lived in Paris between the years 1879-1946. He was most noted for his magazine illustrations and posters. His most famous works were the illustrations, cartoons and books he wrote about the lives of the street children living in Montmartre. His depiction of these children was a major and recurring theme in his artwork throughout his life. His illustrations were widely published in various French magazines, and he won many prizes for his work. In 1908 he became a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. His illustrations created such memorable and fantastic characters, that they were also used in various advertisements for French companies including Michelin, Pyrex, the Circus, stores such as Bon Marche and the Louvre. He also created a series of postcards. Illustrating was not his only talent. He was also a talented sculptor which would lead him to doll making. It was in 1908 that he presented his ﬁrst dolls at the Salon of Humoristes under the title “Le’Ecole,” (The School). There were 19 small dolls. They had been written about at the time in various publications, and were eagerly anticipated. Francisque Poulbot and his wife, Leona Ondernard Poulbot, often vacationed in Brittany. This was where Francisque had done the modeling for the doll heads and Leona created a workshop for the manufacture of the doll 36

clothing. These early dolls had paper mache heads with ﬂexible limbs, gaudy mohair wigs, and the same character faces that the Poulbot illustrations were noted for. The dolls were dressed in the clothing representative of the street children of Montmarte that Poulbot illustrated so well. The dolls captured the sadness and strength these children possessed. Part of this original group of dolls was sold in 1993 by the French auction house Chartres. The dolls are also mentioned and pictured in Coleman’s Encyclopedia Dolls, Volume II. They were only made in small numbers and were not mass-produced. In 1913 S.F.B.J. was selected to produce the Poulbot dolls named Rintintin and Nenette, after pet names used by the couple. These dolls were based on his earlier paper mache dolls and his illustrations. They would be considered character dolls, a change of direction from the earlier fanciful French dolly face dolls. The interest in character dolls had begun in France in 1880 when Leopold Lambert commissioned character heads from the ﬁrm Jumeau for his automations. They were of children with various exaggerated expressions, some crying or laughing, but these dolls were still extravagantly costumed. They were children representing a time of

opulence and innocence when children cried over broken toys, and laughed at the tricks of their cute puppy dogs. Jumeau, a member of S.F.B.J., may have been the force behind the continuation of the 200 character head line of S.F.B.J. The Poulbot dolls most collectors are familiar with in the 200 series is mold number 239. They have bisque heads; the back marked S.F.B.J 239 with the Poulbot signature. They measure fourteen inches tall. The dolls had high foreheads, glass eyes, and composition bodies. What was most startling about the dolls was their bright red hair color, not normally seen on a French doll. They lacked the lavish wardrobes of the earlier French dolls, the girl wearing a simple cotton printed dress with pinafore, and the boy, a plain cotton striped shirt, with short pants and suspenders. The clothing was designed by Poulbot’s wife Leona. They were simple dolls with forlorn expressions representative of children who lived on the street. They were poor children, war orphans according to the illustrations and writing of Poulbot. He attributed them with a knowledge and worldliness beyond their age. It has been noted in various sources that the S.F.B.J. dolls proceeds were to fund a charity for the French war orphans they represented. The dolls were only sold for a short time and were advertised in 1913 and 1914 in the French store catalog Bon Marche and in 1914 in the Louvre catalog. Although rare, the S.F.B.J. mold number 239 dolls do occasionally come up for sale and bring prices that match their rarity. The early dolls and the S.F.B.J dolls were not the only Poulbot doll creations. Two dolls or automations were known to have been influenced by his illustrations. They are the 14 inch mechanical dolls known as Tata and Toto designed by Gaston Decamps for the automaton firm of Roullet et Decamps. Although simple in dress they are so well balanced they are free standing, each having a clockwork mechanism that allows the doll to swing side to side in a rocking motion as the heads turns. Each doll has a paper mache head with features that were obviously the influence of Poulbot. The dolls have smiling closed mouths, upturned noses and are dressed in simple clothing, typical of the Poulbot dolls. The girl Tata, holds a baby in her arms

Catalog cover by Poulbot

Clockwork dolls Toto and Tata by Decamps, c. 1910 37

Catalog cover by Poulbot

Cloth dolls by Poulbot, Zozo and unidentified boy, 1928.

and the boy Toto carries a satchel on his back. Two other very rare dolls by the Poulbots are the cloth dolls, Zozo and her boy companion. There is very little documentation about the manufacturing of the cloth dolls and very few are known to exist. In 1928 Bon Marche catalog offered Poulbot dolls for sale and they were likely these cloth dolls. What is known is that the girl doll was named Zozo as stated on her original paper tag. The doll was named after the Poulbots adopted child Zozo. She was Francisque’s niece, who had lost her mother when she was three and went to live with the Poulbots. The boy doll has no tags, leaving his identity a mystery. He is quite similar in style of dress to an earlier doll made of paper mache. His facial expression is much happier, with his big wide smile and rounded nose. The girl is more serious. She has an upturned nose and pursed lips. Zozo and her boy companion have always been together. They can easily be identiﬁed with certain markings on each of the dolls. They can be traced back being sold through two auction houses over the years. At both sales they were sold as a pair. They are ﬁfteen inches tall with chiffon covered pressed heads, painted and needle sculpted faces, yarn hair and muslin bodies. On Zozo’s original hang tag it is printed “Les Poulbots Zozo de Poulbot Doumka Editeur Exlusif”. Each is wearing simply designed clothing, made from felt and wool, typical of the Poulbot dolls. One model of Zozo is also known to be in the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum Collection. Poulbot may be most remembered in general as an artist and illustrator chronicling the daily trials and lives of the street children of Montmarte Paris during World War I. In the doll collecting world the name Poulbot will be remembered for bringing those drawings to life with a talent for creating 38

A newspaper article captured Poulbot at work.

sympathetic and exquisite character dolls. In the antique doll collecting world, the word rare is often over used, but when you describe the various dolls by the artist Poulbot the use of the word rare actually does apply. Photographs of the SFBJ, Roullet et Decamps and cloth Poulbot dolls by Sara Bernstein

References: The Jumeau Book-Francois Theimer and Florence Theriault Coleman’s Encyclopedia of Dolls Volume 2 Evelyn, Jane and Dorothy Coleman Coleman’s Encyclopedia of Doll Clothing, Evelyn, Jane and Dorothy Coleman Wikepedia www.poupendol.com

How a SASHA STUDIO by Susan Steirn

This generic Sashapuppe (referred to as “impostor” or “fake Sasha”) is 18 ½ inches, a good inch shorter than true Sashas with cloth bodies, and has a molded socket head, possibly from resin, with a crudely sculpted face that bears no resemblance to any of Sasha’s facemasks. It wears a middy blouse gathered with a drawstring over the waist of a long skirt, again not of Sasha’s style.

PHOTO: ANNE VOTAW

PHOTO: LORETTA NARDONE

uring World War II, the Swiss artist Sasha Morgenthaler (1893-1975), witnessing first-hand the flight of refugees through her neutral country, determined to design a doll that would foster concern for humanity. She felt strongly that her doll must seem alive to bond with the child: the doll’s face should be neutral, capable of empathy and give the illusion of changeable moods. The doll also must have a realistic, asymmetrical body and wear ordinary clothes. From the early 1940s until her death in 1975, Sasha, working alone or with a small team, created about 7,000 unique, expensive Sasha dolls in her Zurich studio, selling them throughout the world. Her dream, though, was for Sasha to be an inexpensive, sturdy play doll and over the decades, beginning in 1965 and continuing, with interruptions, until 2001, two manufacturers—the German Götz Puppenfabrik and the English firm Frido helped her pursue that dream by producing 16-inch vinyl versions of the 20-inch Studio Sashas. The following articles focus on the Studio Sashas.

have been collecting dolls for well over thirty years. My collection includes both antique and modern dolls dating from the mid 1800s to the present. Dolls of all materials— china, bisque, cloth, composition and hard plastic—adorn my doll room. The passion of my collection, and the subject of much of my doll research, however, is the Studio dolls of Sasha Morgenthaler. Imagine my recent excitement as I opened an e-mail from a nationally known dealer offering me one of these treasured Studio dolls. But as soon as I scrolled down to the doll’s picture, I knew immediately that she was not authentic. The doll’s face was not one of Sasha’s four mold types used for her Studio dolls. Noticing this, I immediately sent the photograph to my friend Anne Votaw, who, together with Ann Louise Chandler and Susanna E. Lewis, has just completed a book on the history of Sasha

dolls (Sasha Dolls: The History), which will be published this July by Reverie Publishing Company. Anne conﬁrmed my feelings that this doll was not a Studio Sasha. I then contacted the dealer and expressing my disappointment, informed her that this was not an authentic Studio Sasha doll. The dealer was rightfully upset and sent me the doll for closer examination. With the doll in hand, it was easy to identify the similarities and differences between it and authentic Studio dolls. The impostor has a human-hair wig like Sasha’s Studio dolls. While her clothes appear to be made from old fabric, as Sasha liked to use, the clothing is not fashioned in Sasha’s style. The doll is smaller than a Studio Sasha and the head appears to be made of crudely molded resin. The body is covered in cotton sateen, not the tricot fabric used by Sasha. Finally, a knowledgeable Sasha collector would

IMPOSTOR Was Caught

PHOTO: LORETTA NARDONE

The generic Sashapuppe body, right, does not match Sasha’s cloth B-body constructions, left, or Sasha A-or D-bodies: This generic body, right, appears to be made from cotton sateen rather than cotton tricot; it has a waist and its body construction differs in that sewn hinge shoulder joints are combined with rotationally jointed legs. Unlike Sasha’s B-body, the generic doll is not seamed down center back. The fabric, shape, stringing and jointing differ altogether. Claudia is a circa 1960-1967 BIII Studio Sasha portrait doll, with a hard-plastic socket head and shoulderplate attached to a rotational tricot cloth body. The head of the generic Sashapuppe cannot even begin to compare with the beauty of this Studio Sasha head, facemask III. (Photo: Anne Votaw)

notice quite quickly the doll’s eyes. The painting of the facial features is not up to the quality of Sasha’s work. What we know about this doll is that she was bought from a dealer in Lucerne, Switzerland, by an American collector in 1993. There is an accompanying letter stating that the doll was about sixty years old at the time of purchase and was made by Sasha as a gift for a lady who lived in Lucerne. It is unlikely that this doll was made as early as the 1930s, and as far as any research shows, Sasha neither lived in Lucerne nor made dolls in the 1930s. The letter also mentions that the doll was not signed because it was not a commercial doll. In fact, Sasha did not sign her cloth-bodied Studio dolls. In 1995, this American collector brought this doll to a Sasha Festival where Anne examined her and veriﬁed that she was not made by Sasha Morgenthaler. Since that time,

the doll went to auction with a reputable auction house, where it was sold to a second American collector. In 2010 it was listed on eBay. Anne noticed this listing and notiﬁed the seller that the doll was not authentic. The doll was withdrawn from eBay. This doll ﬁnally ended up in the hands of the reputable dealer who offered her to me. Thanks to this dealer, the doll has been removed from the marketplace, so as not to fool another unsuspecting collector, and entrusted to me to use for educational purposes. The lesson is that collectors need to know how to identify these beautiful dolls. The forthcoming book is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to own a wonderful one-of-a-kind Studio Sasha. The following article is adapted from the section of the book titled “Identifying Studio Sashas.”

Identifying by Anne Votaw with Ann Louise

dentifying Studio Sashas is difﬁcult, especially if the doll is unmarked, as are all cloth-bodied Studios and some of the hard, all-molded bodies. Other tangible evidence, such as wrist tags or markings, may have been removed over the years between a doll’s creation and today. When these items are missing, Sasha collectors must look at the doll holistically to ascertain whether it is a Sasha or not. Knowledge of the various body constructions and facemasks is essential, but almost as important is an understanding of the artist’s costuming themes and preferred fabrics and colors. For added protection against a fraudulent Sasha purchase, collectors must be able to recognize the artist’s painting style, understand repeating forms and be familiar with body mediums, typical jointing systems and agerelated differences, such as sculptural molding changes. In other words, collectors must selfeducate themselves about everything that makes a doll a Sasha.

Body Constructions

This Studio logo wrist tag is worn by a CIII, dated 1953. The logo wrist tags are silver, 11mm diameter, and are hung on the doll’s left arm with a linen string knotted around the wrist. They are worn by Sashas made from 1948 forward. The tag has a plain back with a crimped center ridge, through which the ends of the string pass.

A Studio Sasha’s body construction and head deﬁne whether the doll is an A, B, C, D, E or F. Cloth bodies are A, B, D and E. All-molded (hard) bodies are C, E and F. While A, B and C (approximately 19 ½ -20 ½ inches) represent children over two years of age, D, E and F (approximately 13-13 ¾ inches) are babies or toddlers.

All-molded Studio Sashas with C-, E-, and F-bodies may have identifying marks on their left feet, though some are unmarked. This example’s markings indicate: “Sp” for molder’s name; “89/61” for 89th doll made in1961; “CIII” for C-body and facemask III; “10” unknown, but may refer to skin color. (Carol Corson Collection) All Studio Sashas’ rayon clothing labels are commercially woven, except those found in ribbed underwear, and came in an assortment of colors to coordinate with the outfit; but not all pieces of an outfit are labeled and some original outfits have no labels whatsoever. This brown rayon label with white script is typical of those that appear on Studio clothing. (Kay Cassedy Collection) 42

Studio Sasha Dolls Chandler and Susanna E. Lewis Kit Dolls

Sasha conceived of Do-It-Yourself Sasha Kits (called Sashapuppen) to make her dolls affordable to parents of ordinary means, and won first prize for them in a 1945 Swiss toy competition. The Kits appeared on the retail market the same year and were complete with painted gypsum heads, instructions, patterns, materials, wigs and wrist tags. Sasha kit dolls were discontinued in 1952. Unmarked, the Kit Sashas, 1945-1952, have cloth bodies and are stuffed with either cork shavings (earlier kits) or excelsior. Three body constructions came in kits: A, B and D. The A-body, the earliest true Sasha, circa 1944 to 1960s, is defined by its non-rotational cloth construction with sewn hinges and cloth-covered shoulder head. The B-body, circa 1944 to 1968, is a five-piece, rotationally jointed cloth body, with a shoulderplate, and is strung to a socket head, molded with facemask I, II, III or IV: thus known as BI, BII, BIII or BIV. D-Bébés are shoulder heads with painted and molded hair and have non-rotational cloth-bodies. Although A-, B- and D-bodies were made from the Do-It-Yourself Kits, Sasha also made them in her studio. An oddly put together body or one other than of Sasha’s design is the best clue that a particular Sasha originated from a Do-It-Yourself Kit.

Above: D-Bébés, sold in kit form from 1945-1952 and made by Sasha until circa mid 1950s, were unmarked with sewn nonrotational, cotton tricot bodies, hinged at shoulders and hips, and gypsum shoulder heads with molded and painted hair. This D-Bébé’s body (authentic Studio replacement) represents the fabric and pattern of the classic, sewn-hinge D-Bébé construction and shape with sewn hinges. (Cecile St. Gelais Collection)

Left: This D-Bébé is obviously from a Do-It-Yourself Baby Kit since its body design is not from Sasha’s pattern. It dates from 1945 to 1952 and has a cotton tricot body, sewn hinge joints, Kit D-Bébé gypsum shoulder head with painted and molded hair, and is unmarked. Its outfit is not a Studio romper. (Private Collection) Above: This is another Do-It-Yourself Kit D-Bébé without the correct body. Circa 1945 to 1952, it has a home-designed plush body attached to a D-Bébé Kit gypsum shoulder head with molded and painted hair. It has sewn shoulder joints (not of Sasha’s pattern), rotational legs with bulging thighs, fat torso, non-standard fabric, and pink glossy thread demarcating stitched fingers and wrapped multiple times around wrists and ankles. (Photo: Shelly Baxter; Christina Meatyard Collection) 43

Non-rotational A-bodies, with either cloth-covered facemask I or bare and painted facemask II with molded hair, span from 1944 to circa 1960: From left: AI, raffia wig in braids, redressed; AII, molded hair with loop for ribbon (studio replaced body and redressed), possibly original leather shoes; early AI, cotton yarn hair, probably original linen dress, knitted sweater and hat, early leather shoes with punched design on uppers; early bare gypsum facemask, AII, molded hair, detailed cloth feet, original clothing with drawstring at neck of gingham romper under yellow overalls. (AI: Susan Steirn Collection; AII and AI: Karola Miller Collection; AII: Dorisanne Osborn Collection)

Course Dolls

Before Sasha died and, afterwards, her assistant taught students how to make Course Dolls, patterned on the A-body with sewn jointing and cloth-covered masks. The classes, held in the artist’s studio from circa 1970 to 1993, were taught for the same reason the Do-It-Yourself Kits were sold, but no Course Dolls were made by either Sasha or her assistant. They were strictly the students’ work. These dolls vary from the A-body dolls only in the underlying gypsum facemask I, which was honed during Sasha’s dollmaking years. All Course Dolls bear a similar look because creative free license was not permitted. Like the AI Studio dolls, Course Dolls are stuffed with excelsior, their heads filled with crumpled newspaper, and the raffia or human hair wigs sewn to the folded newspaper pate. If a collector cannot identify a doll as a studentmade Course Doll or an A-body, he or she would have to open the seam under the wig to date it definitively by the newspaper—but this method is not recommended.

Buyer Beware

Sasha Course Dolls match the AI construction although the underlying facemask I mold was simplified over the ensuing years. Anne Votaw made these two 1993 Course Dolls with tricot bodies and cloth-covered gypsum shoulder heads in the last studio class Sasha’s dedicated assistant taught. Sasha had willed her the mold, patterns and use of the Zürich studio. Left: Course Doll has a raffia wig, handknitted dress by Amei Walder, Studio knitted cotton roll-top socks, Swiss sandals; right: Course Doll has Studio hand-knotted human-hair wig and shows typical body construction, matching the A-body.

Kurspuppen (Course Dolls) and Sashapuppen (Sasha Dolls) have become generic terms for any handmade Swiss doll with a molded mask face and a cloth body. We know of phony letters and faulty provenance attributing these non-speciﬁc dolls to Sasha. Eventually, they reach the secondary market and are sold, often unwittingly, as true Sasha dolls, for thousands of dollars. During our 1987 interview with Sasha’s son Niklaus Morgenthaler, he told us about seeing a generic handmade doll, labeled “Sasha Doll,” in a shop window. Intent on correcting the error, he told the shopkeeper it was not an original Sasha doll. The shopkeeper insisted it was and when he asked where it came from, she answered, “The lady who made dolls in the Handarbeitslehrerinnen Seminar taught me how to make Sasha dolls.” Niklaus looked at us and shook his head sadly, “A Sasha doll is now many more things.”

Left: This naked AI shows the design and jointing of the A-, D- and Course Dolls’ cloth tricot body construction with sewn hinge joints. Most cloth-covered gypsum shoulder heads are AIs and Course Dolls. A limited number of AIIs have surfaced with cloth-covered gypsum shoulder heads. This AI probably has a replaced hand-knotted human-hair wig. (Kay Cassedy Collection) Center: The rotational cloth B-body, molded shoulderplate and bare gypsum socket head took any of the four facemasks and was wigged. This BII, circa late 1940s to early 1950s, has stitched lines indicating toes, primitive cloth hands and a gray labeled blue-plaid dress with early brass snaps, marked “ KIN.” She wears matching blue-plaid bloomers, muslin chemise with crocheted button loops and buttons at shoulders, roll-top socks and white wool-felt shoes. Right: Later Studio dolls were packed in styrofoam boxes with the logo and details of the doll inside handwritten on a large white label. Earlier Studio dolls were packaged in brown cardboard boxes. This 1972 vinyl CII, marked “Sasha//M 052/072//K//44, wears replaced clothing. (Private Collection)

Many variations of handmade Swiss dolls with cloth bodies come under the generic headings Kurspuppen or Sashapuppen: Craft dolls with cloth bodies and cloth-covered mask faces were made in the Migros-sponsored Handarbeitslehrerinnen Seminar of dollmaking, and plastic masks to be covered with cloth were sold in dollmaking kits by Glorex of Switzerland, and called Schweizer Stoffpuppen. A-, B-, and D-heads from Sasha’s Kits (1945 to 1952), with home-designed bodies, which do not follow Sasha’s patterns or stringing instruction, are partial Sasha dolls, but not “specials” or “one-of-a-kinds,” ergo, neither rare nor pricey. Repainted bare gypsum heads, whether from a Sasha Course Doll shoulder head or a damaged Sasha, are suspect and may be fakes. No facial features should be repainted on a Sasha. If collectors are shown such dolls, they should assume they are not true Sashas. However, well-made cloth-bodied Sashas that match Sasha’s Studio patterns are impossible to differentiate from Kit Dolls because Sasha herself made types AI, AII, B and D-Bébés. The key to identiﬁcation of Studio Sashas is to study as many pictures of faces, bodies, painting characteristics and typical costuming as you can ﬁnd. Keeping an organized notebook of all the dolls you have examined and constantly building upon your information are good ways to expand

your knowledge because Studio Sashas — whether cloth or hard molded, children or babies — may have any, all, or none of the four most reliable means of identification: left foot markings, clothing labels, wrist tags, or Sasha boxes. Even if none of these elements is available, it is still possible to decide whether or not a doll is from the hands and studio of Sasha Morgenthaler by its clothing. Extensive, thoughtful study of Sasha’s costuming principles—her reliance on repeating forms, such as classic outfit styles; her preferred fabric textures, weights and prints; her sewing details—is crucial to learning to identify Studio dolls. Collectors should study seaming details and smocking or embroidery patterns, as well as typically paired clothing items, such as shoe styles, socks, underwear and outerwear. What makes Studio identification difficult, as well as easy, is that while Sasha created every doll individually, she maintained a strict adherence to repeating forms. Although composed of the same elements, each doll is like a snowflake, and no two are quite the same. This article was adapted from material in the forthcoming book: Sasha Dolls: The History by Anne Votaw with Ann Louise Chandler and Susanna E. Lewis. Copyright © 2011 Anne Votaw. The book is available from Reverie Publishing Company for $50 plus $5 shipping: www.reveriepublishing.com or 888-721-4999.

NADDA in Kansas City

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

Teri Foley, email: RRRR6@aol.com

Diane Hoffman, email: toc@rare-dolls.com

Patricia Gosh, email: patgosh@aol.com

Sondra Krueger, email:sondkr@sondrakrueger.com

f you have ever attended a doll show presented by the National Antique Doll Dealers, you know what it’s like to be spoiled. Always exceeding our expectations, it goes beyond the quality dolls for sale to include presentations by noted doll experts, the “Body Shop,” stocked with hard to find parts for antique dolls, raffle items and a wonderful exhibit for the enjoyment of attendees. Each year the location of the show changes; the most recent event, April 30 and May 1, was held in Kansas City, KS, home to The Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City as well as the corporate headquarters for the United Federation of Doll Clubs. The NADDA show, entitled “Dolls and Their Miniatures,” held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Kansas City, followed the popular suite format where each dealer transforms their living area into a doll shop for displaying dolls and related items, allowing collectors to shop in comfort and visit in a comfortable setting. Many NADDA members participated, each with unique presentations, everything from miniature doll furnishings to French and German bisque dolls, doll clothing and costuming accessories, dollhouses, china dolls, early woodens and dolls from the first half of the twentieth century including those made by Lenci, Schoenhut and Ideal. The Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City organized this year’s special exhibit for the NADDA show, a fabulous array of miniatures, antique dollhouses and toys. If you have never visited this world-class museum, housed in a 38-room mansion, it is well worth the trip. Few museums of this caliber remain open, a rich depository of rare childhood treasures. On Friday evening, after dealer set-up, the museum graciously hosted a cocktail party for the dealers.

Rick Saxman, email: ricksax@earthlink.net

Marshall Martin and Lynn Muray, email: marshallmartin@earthlink.net

Carmel Doll Shop, email: mnd@redshift.com

E & G Antiques, email: gertleonard@yahoo.com

Alan Pate, email:info@ antiquejapanesedolls.com

Sheila Needle, email: dollwitch@cox.net

Joan and Lynette Antique Dolls, email: joanlynettedolls@sbcglobal.net

Valerie Fogel, Beautiful Bébés, email: valerie@beautifulbebes.com

Sue Kallen, email: suelkallen@yahoo.com

Mary Simonton: email: asimo52537@aol.com

Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art, email: dollart@dollart.com

Fritzi’s Antique Dolls, email: fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

At the close of the show on Saturday, the UFDC sponsored a Kansas City style barbecue fundraiser for collectors and dealers, featuring mouthwatering ribs, brisket, chicken, sausage and all the trimmings. Additional monies were raised for UFDC with a successful silent auction. Ada Diedrich, current president of the UFDC, spoke to the group about the importance of participation in UFDC. President of NADDA, Margaret Kincaid, also spoke of the friendships and experiences that doll collecting has brought her. Watch for news of next year’s NADDA show to be held in late April. As always, it promises to be an unforgettable weekend of dolls, camaraderie and a few extra special surprises! 48

Marion Maus, email: mmausantiques@gmail.com

With special thanks to Valerie Fogel Photos by DeAnne Dodson

Auction Gallery

PREVIEW: Frasher July 9 in Kansas City, Missouri, MO rasher’s catalogued July 9, 2011 auction in Kansas City, Missouri titled “Magic of the A. Marque,” features a grand array of antique dolls, especially of French origin. The auction swings from the most rare, such as the hauntingly beautiful A. Marque doll and the splendid blue-eyed Bebe Bru Jne to a wide array of French bebes, poupees, German characters and babies. There are models of Jumeau, Steiner, Francois Gauthier, Jullien, Rabery & Delphieu and E. D. bebe. Also featured are sweet all-bisque models, china dolls, artist dolls by Lynn & Michael Roche, one-of-a-kind cloth dolls by Barbara Buysse, many R. John Wright examples, early Kathe Kruse dolls and, sprinkled through the catalog pages, a wonderful assortment of doll clothing, bonnets, shoes and accessories. The auction offers a wonderful opportunity to see ﬁne examples of a variety of dolls in all price ranges. The auction, to be conducted at the KCI Expo Center & Holiday Inn Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri, Saturday, July 9, begins with a 9:00 a.m. preview followed by the auction getting underway at 10:30 a.m. Although attendance is the best option for acquiring a doll from the auction, collectors may also place bids by written or telephoned absentee bids, making a reservation for live telephone bidding, or pre-bid and live internet bidding @ liveauctioneers.com. For The fabulous A. Marque, most desirable of all French dolls. She is no. 12 by the further information or to order a 68-page color esteemed French sculptor, having superb catalog phone Frasher’s at 816-625-3786; or view bisque, expressive and unforgettable face, the full auction at liveauctioneers.com website. even more stunning in person. Pale-complexioned, early “F. G.” blue-eyed French bebe by Gauthier with short, round face and seldom-seen pewter hands; posed with R. John Wright 1999 ltd. ed. “Kewpie with Teddy” (just one of many R. John Wright dolls in the catalog). Of the Jumeau models known as “Triste,” this 24” bebe is an outstanding example with long-face modeling and gentle expression, flawless pale bisque and beautiful costuming .

Early version of the classic Bru smiling poupee has luminous pale bisque and especially well-preserved original kid body, antique costuming. 50

27” K * R 116/A character has fine detail of modeling with great definition of character features and rarer toddler body; shown with 20” Steiff mohair bear.

Early French bisque Premiere Bebe by Jumeau with exceptional eyes, superb complexion, modeling and expression, beautifully costumed. A charming twosome are these Kestner 9”all-bisque “wrestler” dolls with plump modeling and original wigs, posed with French doll carriage.

An especially choice 24” bebe by Rabery & Delphieu with desirable beauty of complexion enhanced by deepsculpted features, superb wig and costume.

A rare French fashion attributed to Louis Doleac, circa 1880, having very pale complexion and delicate facial decoration, rare wooden articulated body with bisque hands, beautiful costuming.

Gorgeous Bebe by Denamur has choice bisque, factory dress and shoes; it is shown with two of the numerous fine doll frocks offered in the catalog.

rare A.Thuillier bebe, marked A 13 T, (25-1/2 inches) wearing an exceptional period costume, with original blonde wig, brought approximately $37,400 at the Galerie de Chartres on May 21. Another example, marked A 11 T, 25 inches tall, beautifully costumed, sold for approximately $39,000.

A stunning model of Bebe Bru Jne 3 with splendid blue eyes that command attention; labeled Bru Bebe body with lovely bisque hands.

musical automaton by Renou, c. 1890, with an unmarked Jumeau-type head, the bebe holding a parasol which she raises and lowers while she looks from side to side, 19 inches tall, brought approximately $15,000 May 28 at Auction Team Breker in Germany.

Mme. Rohmer fashion of exquisite beauty with swivel neck, almondshaped glass eyes, lovely painting, wonderful antique costume in youthful style, circa 1850’s.

n outstanding parisienne by Emile Jumeau, with swivel neck, original wood body and original wig, 20 inches, sold for approximately $8,000 at Francois Theimer’s May 28 auction in Paris. 51

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wonderful Halloween papier mache vegetable man with an internal clockwork mechanism which turns his eyes left to right, 16 inches tall, realized $14,000 at Noel Barrett’s May 21st auction.

n early size 8 Emile Jumeau bebe, c. 1885, on a fully jointed ﬁxed wrist body wood and composition body, 22 inches tall, brought approximately $13,000 at the recent Bonham’s sale of ﬁne dolls, dollhouses, teddy bears and soldiers in Knightsbridge.

he rare Series F Steiner, the head incised Sie F 3/0 with open/ closed mouth with four small molded teeth, deep dimples at on both sides of the mouth and chin, on the original unmarked body, only 10-1/4 inches tall, brought $25,875 at the recent James D. Julia auction in Fairﬁeld, Maine.

lovely Bebe by Emile Jumeau from the premiere period, marked E J. A. 10, with its rare sheepskin wig, 26 inches, sold for approximately $34,500 at the recent auction conducted by Galerie de Chartres.

n elaborate folding shop outﬁtted as a Parisian perfumery and stocked with various fragrances, 19 inches wide and 17 inches tall, brought $3,750 at Noel Barrett’s spring toy action on May 21st.

his painted eye swivel neck Huret fashion doll with an articulated kid over wood body, 16 inches tall, brought $16,100 at Julia’s toy, doll and advertising auction May 4th and 5th in Fairﬁeld, Maine.

We would like to thank the following auction houses for their participation: Auction Team Breker, Postfach 501119, 50971 Koln, Germany www.breker.com Noel Barrett, P.O. Box 300, Carversville, PA 18913. www.noelbarrett.com Bonhams, Montpelier Street, Knightsbridge, London SW7 1HH www.bonhams.com Galerie de Chartres, 10 rue Claude Bernard – ZA Le Coudray - BP 70129 – 28003 Chartres Cedex – France Email: chartres@galeriedechartres.com Frasher’s, 2323 S. Mecklin Sch. Rd., Oak Grove, MO. 64075 816-625-3786 frasher@aol.com James D. Julia, 203 Skowhegan Road, Fairfield, ME 04937. 207-453-7125 www.jamesdjulia.com Theimer, 4 rue des Cavaliers 89130 Toucy www.theimer.fr

oullet et Decamps’ smoking musical, automaton, c. 1895, with head marked Tete Jumeau, in original costume, 21 inches tall, brought approximately $8,800 at the recent sale conducted by Auction Team Breker.

by Dee Urquhart-Ross

Henri wears a very sweet little Marquis style Mozart era outfit comprising a silk/ satin striped waistcoat with button front, cotton lining and back, knee length trousers with decorative buttons on the sides and a wonderfully shaped 18th century Marquis type top coat with large cuffs and decorative buttons down both sides of the coat. Lovely early lace jabot and cuffs and a little velvet tricorn hat edged with green braid complete his outfit. Jumeau and Bru in particular used Marquis style outfits in their special tableaus at the large Expositions at which the coveted gold and silver medals were awarded. The miniature ebony walking stock was discovered at a Paris antiques emporium.

am sure I am not the only collector of French Bebes who, as much as I love my petite beauties and their wonderful outfits, has nonetheless longed from time to time for a counter-point to all their boundless beauty and perfection and been drawn to one or two quirky dolls to amuse and intrigue. I was lucky enough to find one such delightful little doll recently who fitted my collecting criteria (in a slightly vain hope of setting some sort of boundary to what I do in fact collect, otherwise I fear there would be no room at home for myself) being French, by a wonderful maker and of being a doll I just had to have to enhance my collection. “Henri” totally fits the bill on all these points! He is a wonderful double face by Bru. He is funny, quirky, and an unusually large size, being some 23” tall. He tugged at my heartstrings as soon as I saw him and he had to come home with me because of that fact alone! Henri is mounted on the original yellow toned composition Bru body which was introduced in 1887 during the Girard era of the firm. He has a solid dome to his head with a small hole on top through which the metal turning mechanism protrudes and is neatly flattened to the dome of the head and is invisible under the wig. The sheepskin wig is stationary, attached over the dome and is turned with the head. The neck is flange cut and fits down into the neck socket of the composition and wood body. The head turns smoothly within the neck socket, with its exact attachment hidden from view inside the body, turning by hand to reveal facing to the front, either a smiling cheerful face or the “crying” visage. As is usual the head is completely unmarked with no incised letters or numbers. One wonders how many of these were made in total as they are hard to find and I have seldom seen the larger models such as

Here shown with the smiling face turned to the front. The bisque on this face is much paler and the detail in the molding of the face is very deeply etched with rounded cheeks, very detailed mouth and as on the other face, showing another set of lovely blue paperweight eyes.

The Crying/Singing face of the double face Bru showing the “antic” expression with the typical broad little nose and the deeply molded open/closed mouth. The dome head with its attachment/turning pin seen on the top. The wig fits over this and the mechanism is thus rendered invisible with no protruding knob. The wig is fixed and the head turns manually.

Henri. And would they appeal to a child? I think the initial novelty of a doll with two faces may have caused over-enthusiastic little owners to break a fair number. I also imagine that one face, probably the smiling one, would have quickly become the favorite of the average child, as it would appear to be the “pretty” face. I myself prefer the “crying” or “screaming” side with its much redder complexion. I think however that there is another way to look at this face ... simply by placing a small sheet of music (reduced at the local photocopy shop to the appropriate scale) in the little fellow’s hands, Henri is seen to be singing his little heart out and turning pink with effort to reach those elusive high notes! By the same token, place a miniature crab or lobster in his hand and he is definitely screaming in pain as his small fingers are nipped by his catch! Thus the double-faced Bru can have in fact at least three personalities within his repertoire! You may have noticed that I refer to this doll as “he”. When Henri arrived he was dressed as a girl in flounces and lace and looked very

This rather surreal looking view of the head shows it half turned between the expressions with the double ears clearly shown.

sorry for himself having been forced into this “cross-dressing” mould by some previous owner as the clothes were not original and of the full skirted type which rendered the doll rather bulky and ill-proportioned. He also had a rather mangy long brown wig which did not fit on top of his original sheepskin one which was matted and flattened. This wig completely covered the face to the back of the doll which was never the case with two-faced dolls which usually had a well shaped sheepskin wig cut to frame each face. So, Henri was instantly treated to a quick sex change and acquired a cute antique sailor suit which I had stored away and which fitted him perfectly. I was also moved to search out a few more boyish outfits that had just been waiting for him to come along and claim them, so now Henri is all set as a little boy showing his sunny (and otherwise) moods to the world, dressed to complement his boyish demeanor! The double-faced Bru was obviously made over the whole Right: A front view of the doll undressed to show the Bru composition and wood body with the typical yellowish hue of the body paint. The neck of the head is nicely recessed into a specially shaped neck socket for this model which gives a well balanced look to the whole doll.

A view of the smiling face showing the neat fixing of the neck into a specially designed widened neck socket on the body. Note also how the ears are shown perfectly on each side of the head achieved by the clever adding of four ears to this model of Bru.

time that the Bru firm was in existence throughout its Helpfully, the Bru firm’s various patents were three periods of differing ownership. There are various registered in France and so we can see all the changes patents for Bru’s “surprise doll.” The original double and experiments with the double-faced head and faced model which was introduced as a poupee model its several incarnations throughout the years. Many in the 1860’s had a molded necklace and was mounted French firms however had a habit of changing on a bisque shoulder plate and lady body or sometimes things without registering all of their adaptations or with a candy container base. The Bebe model which producing changes from time to time due to available was first to arrive in 1867 found the double face materials or the lack thereof. For instance if it was without the molded necklace, mounted on a Brevete found in the workshop that they had run out of say a style body with its gusset jointing and small cupped certain screw or bolt normally used in a fixing, they bisque hands and lower arms, would adapt something they a slightly sliced off top to had on hand to do the job until the head and a wooden plug their parts allocation arrived! mechanism inset with which Doll producing was not an to turn the head much as exact science and that is why before. one can never be dogmatic Next came the ownership of about any aspect of it! Henri Chevrot during which Henri has the generally the classic Bebe Bru Chevrot classic expressions of the body was devised with its double-faced Bebes of hinged arms and wooden the smiling or crying face lower legs and beautifully combination. Each side has elegant bisque lower arms an inserted pair of lovely hinged at the elbows. Mostly, it blue paperweight eyes and seems from those which have the sculpting of the facial surfaced, the surprise-faced expressions is very rich and head was mounted on candy detailed on both sides with container bases at this time. bulging cheeks and laughter Lastly the era of Paul creases on the smiling face and Girard 1889-1899 when the a large open/closed mouth wood and composition body and deep facial indentations was introduced and during on the crying side while the period that Henri was the bisque is tinted with a made as he is on a classic early much darker reddish hue. Girard period Bru body of The earlier poupees often composition and wood with had the sleeping or awake its characteristic yellowish combination with the sleeping painted finish. face having no inserted eyes, There seem to be quite the bisque simply modeled a number of attachment as closed eyes. The other methods and of course as the face having generally a more Bebe body evolved so did neutral expression with either the double-faced model. The painted or inserted glass eyes. sheepskin wig was sometimes The Bebe doll being modeled stationary and the head was as a very young child was turned manually. The dolls obviously thought perfect Using the “prop” of a small sheet of varied in size but most seem to be for the crying/smiling combination music Henri’s face is instantly seen small and vary from around 11 inches which attempted to capture the as singing lustily. If he keeps this up upwards. capricious fleeting moods of a young he might get a call from the world famous Vienna Boys Choir! Double face dolls have four ears child to great effect. which are very cleverly shaped so The delightful little double face Bru that only two are visible at any time, so that the doll’s was just one of the ways in which the doll maker tried face looks completely correct whichever face is used to expand his repertoire for the pleasure of his small and the wigs are short and cropped round the ears customers and in so doing expanded the enjoyment of to compliment this device. (Examples have been future doll owners! As collectors we can thank M. Bru illustrated in various publications; see the Bru Book and his compatriots for their whimsical meanderings by Francois Theimer with Florence Theriault and in the byways of doll making which bring us, so many M. Theimer’s Encyclopedia of French Dolls for more years later, as the eager custodians of their fabulous information on the Bru firm and the surprise Bru Bebe). products, such masterpieces as the Double Faced Bru! 58

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Get ready to celebrate! This exceedingly rare and ever so sought after lad has returned from his tour at sea and is ready to take up his next duty station in your doll cabinet! If you missed out on the last few opportunities to acquire this exceedingly rare 14" 8556 Gebruder Heubach Googly Googly, take heart because he comes free of extra premiums or last minute bids! He is simply a joy to behold with his solid dome bisque head of sculptured curls and forelock. His side glancing blue intaglio eyes crowned by uplifted single stroke brows are perfectly executed over his open-closed mouth formed in an expression of sheer surprise! His eyes are artfully painted with dark upper liner, red dots in each corner and highlights to reflect the light. He has perfect chubby cheeks with just the right rosiness. He is on his original ball jointed toddler body and dressed in an antique sailor costume with adorable red and white antique leather shoes. Please call or e-mail for pricing. Don't let him slip away!

This opulent 12" Bebe Jumeau 3 is so dear in her antique sapphire blue velvet ensemble and matching hat. A mademoiselle with a face to launch a thousand ships! Her exquisite painting of lash and softly stroked brows highlights her spiral threaded blue eyes and palest creme bisque. She is on her original marked body and has a lovely golden antique mohair wig. We speculate that this is an early transitional Bebe due to her unusual beauty. She is such a rare beauty in a superb cabinet size! $6200

COME SEE US! Sat. 7/23 - Wed. 7/27/2011 The 24th Annual National Doll Festival: Anaheim, CA Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort 1855 South Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92802 (next to UFDC and ODACA Conventions) Ahoy! This is a most captivating and delightful compliment to a collection of French Bisque Dolls! This superb Ship of Dreams is intricately and delicately detailed in every aspect, from the shimmering blue waves at the base to the twinkling stars on the sails and the delightful expressions on every face. Five children have set sail on a Sea of Wishes; each character realistically engaged in the sailing. The colors are a palette of pastels and the piece is executed in stunning three dimensional detail right down to the floor boards and the delicate patterns on the children's clothing. This exceptional work of art is in wonderful condition; signed H.V.V.. Additional pictures and details on request. 16'x8'x16' $2995

Make way for the Queen! This astonishingly beautiful French Fashion is "La Crémé de la Crémé!" Because of her unusual and rare body style, this highly sought poupée is nicknamed "A baggy pants" styled doll with her kid over wood body and leather pants over her articulated legs. She has a beautiful head, large cerulean blue enamel eyes w/ dark blue spoke painted irises & royal blue outlining. Her bisque is pristine; softly painted in shades of rose, fair toned feathered brows & lashes, peach tint lips & coral liner. Her wig is deftly braided in the orig set w/ a lovely threading of metallic braid. Sold by Au Magasin des Enfant c. 1875 on. At 17.5 inches she is regal in her antique three pc white pique ensemble w/ tiny silver buttons, rich tassel trim. Please call for additional details & pricing!

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Theriault’s Antique Doll Auctions S EATTLE , W ASHINGTON

Sunday, August 28. At the Westin Bellevue. Estate auction of antique dolls.

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Saturday, September 24. At the Westin Dallas. Estate auction of antique dolls.

A NNAPOLIS , M ARYLAND

Saturday and Sunday, October 22 and 23. At the Annapolis Sheraton. The two-day event will feature an antique estate auction of dolls on October 22nd, followed by “Billie Pop Culture” from the collection of Billie Nelson Tyrrell on October 23rd.

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Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20. At the Waldorf-Astoria. The two-day Marquis event will feature the important doll and automaton collection of Candy Spelling. Saturday session will be fine antique dolls and automata, and Sunday session will offer rare dolls by Madame Alexander. Gorgeous award-winning print catalogs are available for each auction.

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Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11. At the Sheraton Annapolis. Estate auction of antique dolls.

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Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1. - 2. 16” Early Portrait Jumeau #7, flawless pale bisque, br. p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, orig. mohair wig, cork pate & head coil still intact. Wears fabulous FACTORY orig. silk & lace dress, orig. undies & orig. Portrait Jumeau shoes with rosettes, plus a fabulous ant. Fr. hat.. On orig. early 8 ball st. wrist “signed” Jumeau body. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, priced way below value at only $8900. 3. - 4. 16 1/2” Tete Jumeau #7 Bebe, gorgeous light blue p/w eyes, luscious lashes, early mauve blush under brows, perfect early pale bisque, orig. Jumeau mohair wig, cork pate & orig. head coil still intact, wears factory orig. Fr. costume w/tucks & lace, & great ant. hat, her matching orig. panties & full slip, orig. crocheted Jumeau socks & pink Jumeau shoes. On orig. early st. wrist Jumeau body with a “Bon Marche” label on back & fully “signed” Jumeau head stamp. Does not have the usual Jumeau face, she is SO MUCH more beautiful. One of a kind for sure!!! She is AMAZING!!! Very special!! $6200. 5. - 6. 19” H. Handwerck #109, gorgeous bl. sl. eyes, immaculate pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate, ALL FACTORY ORIGINAL!!! Batiste & lace ornate dress w/matching layers of undies, orig. wool coat trimmed in silk, knitted beret, orig. crocheted socks & orig. leather shoes. “FIRST PLACE” Blue Ribbon 1908 winner & well deserving!! OUTSTANDING! $3200. 7. 10 1/2” J. D. Kestner Baby, fabulous bright blue glass eyes w/ painted upper & lower lashes, bisque, painted molded hair & o/cl/ mo. Wears delicate orig. ruffled baby gown. On her orig. bent limb compo. baby body. Head is incised JDK. She is just darling in a fabulous tiny cabinet size!!! Only… $750. 8. 16” R. John Wright’s Michael & Lindsay-MIB. Matching pair from Series II, No. 226 out of 250, limited edition, only 250 made. Both are mint overall, clean mohair wigs & costumes & in unplayed with condition. All orig. ID, orig. numbered tags attached to strings, their orig. boxes, plus tags on backs of the matching costumes. Lindsay wears long felt night gown w/baby & Michael wears footy pajamas w/buttons in the back for easy change of diaper :) & his bunny & plaid blanket. Lindsay w/ bl. eyes & Michael w/brown eyes. Both dolls Mint In Box & never displayed. ADORABLE & have been retired many years ago. Great find!!! $2200. 9. - 10. 13” French Paris Bebe #4, mint pale bisque, expressive beautiful blue p/w eyes, luscious lashes, orig. mohair wig & pate, wears gorgeous ant. batiste & lace dress, orig. undies & ant. shoes & socks & fabulous Fr. ant. silk lined hat. Full Paris Bebe red head stamp, on orig. Paris Bebe body. Desirable Paris Bebe face. Absolutely STUNNING & great cabinet size!! $6350. 11. 5” ALL BISQUE Georgene Averill “Bonnie Babe”, br. sl. eyes, perfect bisque overall, lower teeth, swivel neck, orig. adorable matching frilly batiste dress & hat. Just darling!! $1850. 12. 8 3/4” Kestner All Bisque “Wrestler”, swivel neck, mint bisque overall, blue threaded p/w eyes, 2 upper teeth, darling replaced curly mohair wig. On orig. “perfect” all bisque body 8 w/blushing in all the right places, clenched fist, desirable painted high gold multi strap boots & a wonderful large size. Wears orig. lace net & ribbon dress & matching hat. EXTRAORDINARILY beautiful!!! $5800. 13. - 14. 14” E. 5 J. Jumeau Bebe, blue p/w eyes, immaculate pressed bisque, orig. full skin wig & pate, wears a magnificent Fr. ant. blue silk & lace dress w/the orig. matching hat, orig. “signed” E 5 J shoes w/big rosettes. On orig. early eight ball st. wrist “signed” E.J. body. By far one of the most beautiful EJ’s ever!!! An OUTSTANDING cabinet sized beauty!! $13,900.

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1 - 3. 16 1/2" Rare and enchanting Bru Brevete MODELE with haunting bl. p.w. eyes, wonderfully pale bisque and delicate shading, and antique blond mohair wig pulled up w/ a cascade of graceful curls down her back. She has a total of twelve joint sections, including the wrists and ankles, lifelike carving of the fingers and toes, and her body has been refreshed to be returned to its graceful, aged patina. She wears an elaborate aquamarine frock of antique silk and trims, an antique chapeau of velvet and silk ribbon, and very special are her marked Bru shoes. At the back left rim of her head is what looks to be a factory hairline with a pale amber color baked in, most probably a part of her from the beginning. The ultimate Bru, and she loves to pose! $29,750. 4 - 5. 8 1/2" All bisque Wrestler 102 mold, w/ bl. p.w. eyes, pierced ears, o.m. w/ one lower and two upper teeth, wonderful curly h.h. wig in orig. set, muscular, molded and shaded body (sm. hip chip and one repaired finger, cheek rub), blk. molded bootines and blue stockings. Lively girl! $3250. 6. Miniature pinch-nose spectacles, w/ chain and clasp attachment for your French fashion's buttonhole. Worn hanging from a jacket or coat, the 1 5/8" wide frames contain the orig., fine glass lenses. $285.

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August 2011 Volume 14, Number 7

33 AN IZANNAH WALKER REUNION

by Carol Corson Last November, thirty-one Izannah Walker dolls had their own reunion at the 75th annual meeting of the Doll Collectors of America. Sizes, hairstyles, foot wear, eye color, and facial features varied from doll to doll. The author and photographer of this very special exhibit brings us a close-up look at these earliest known commercially produced American cloth dolls.

by Samy Odin A magniﬁcent Jumeau poupee from the collection of an esteemed Australian collector has ties to the Singer Sewing Machine Company.

Looking as if he stepped out of a folk art painting, John Thayer, a doll by noted doll maker Izannah Walker, is named after his original family. He wears his sewn on original dress with matching trousers. His dress matches one seen on a boy in a painting in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum in Williamsburg dated to 1848. Photo by Carol Corson.

MAREE AND JEN’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE by Jennifer Kohn The author conspires with Maree Tarnowska to trade a full length portrait for a masterpiece of the wax dollmaker’s art.

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HORSMAN’S RAGGEDY MAN by Ursula R. Mertz A rare doll created in the image of a character in a children’s poem by James Whitcomb Riley.

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by Penny Hadﬁeld You may have seen these delightful folky dolls at a show and wondered who made them. The author discovered their maker was Itura Leigh from Grantville, Georgia and that she began making these dolls in 1924 which were sold throughout the US and in several foreign countries.

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1. 14” Patsy Pend. - earliest model, high shine, period dress, $150. 20” Shirley Temple - period dress and shoes plus factory wig with label. $250 2. Rare 18”Annie Oakley – original from hat to boots, unplayed with factory hang tag, $395. Rare 14” Mary Hoyer Cowboy – original knit clothes, holster and boots plus caracul wig, $395. 3. Schoenhut Playmates – 15” Heirloom Girl pretty original layers of clothes with one factory shoe, $495. 16” Boy redressed, deep intaglio eyes, early mark, $450. Both normal wear, no repaint. 4. 20” Important Lenci Type – jointed felt quality doll from mint mohair wig with bow to shoes. $295 5 & 6. SNEAK PREVIEW! 39“ Bru Jne Mannequin – imagine the luxury of this lifelike elegant child in your own home! Gorgeous quality in every respect with a discreet, mended flaw, original cork pate and wig, fully articulate arms and fingers. Magnificent! $14,800 7. 15-1/2” Heirloom Barrois Poupée – fully signed, early, original segmented body, plate cracks, and period clothes incl. orig. very fine leather shoes. $1400

8. 19” French Trade Fashion – closed mouth fashion doll with swivel neck, pw’s slender leather lady body, bisque arms. $750 9. 14” Mint Jumeau Fashion – rich pw eyes, antique wig, factory earrings, mint signed body with orig. French signed shoes! $1995 10. Cabinet Jumeau Fashions – both perfect heads! 11. 11” Petite Jumeau Fashion – jewel like “size 1” with ice blue pw’s, original pate and wig, clean body average wear, original miniature corset! $1800 12 & 13. 14” Dressel 1469 Lady – heart shape face, dazzling blue/green sleep eyes, shapely mint body with orig. hose, yours to crate! $1895 14. UNDRESSED DOLLS LARGE VARIETY AVAILABLE – 17” French character Le Petite Francise, $295. 17” S & Q scarce model, a 143 look-a-like, $295. 15. 23” Large Bonnet Head – supersize! Orig. body, underwear, mended plate, only $295 16. 20” Swivel Head 'Dolly Madison' – glass eye parian, molded bow, some repairs, rare model. $450 17. 27” Kestner 164 – perfect bisque, original wig and underwear, lovely later glass eyes. $625 18. 24” Kestner Close Mouth – perfect features, jointed body, invisible, hidden minor airbrushing under wig – looks perfect and is beautiful! Just $1495

Auction Gallery Preview: Alderfer’s August 16-17

n August 16th & 17th, “The Painted Ladies” Doll Auction will be held by Alderfer Auction and Appraisal in Hatﬁeld, Pennsylvania. Alderfer adopted this new mid-week format for their specialty auctions at the beginning of 2011. The main collection is from the estate of Anne Doorley, a well known dealer and collector from Nyack, New York. She had intended to open a shop in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, but died in 2009 before achieving that dream. She left an entire house full of goodies and because of the volume, 11” French Fashion Alderfers will be selling her estate over the next two years. Anne loved many beautiful dolls, some French, mostly very nice German and many others. A lovely cabinet size Tete Jumeau, 11” and 15” French Fashions, a pair of SFBJ dolls, 149 Twirp, Fabrication Francaise, to mention a few. The “Painted Ladies” include 7” and 16 ½” K*R Gretchen 114 dolls and a 15” Marie 101. Several character dolls: 10” 142 Gibson Girl; a group of Armand Marseille Googlies; a laughing Heubach, Belton type and a Just Me. Three very old, very interesting pieces – a 10 ½” Milliner’s Model with an Apollo Knot, a wax shoulderhead with an 1830’s style human hair wig and a cotton batting infant doll sitting on a crystalline chair. In addition, several Automatons – Heubach children, a pair of Musicians, a Simon Halbig lady rocking her baby in a wicker basket. From other collections come a variety of dolls, being offered for the ﬁrst time. Consigned by a family friend of doll designer Mollye Goldman of Philadelphia, an all original 8-piece Molly-‘es wedding party. A 29” composition boudoir doll 11” Tete Jumeau with matching set of 1930’s embroidered satin bedroom accessories and an early cloth one-ofa-kind doll with album of photographs showing the doll in a Philadelphia Whitman’s storefront window display in the early 1900’s. The Tuesday sale will be featuring dolls made after the 1940’s which will include the discovery lots, Steiff, hard plastics/vinyls, Annette Himstedt, Doll Artists and Kathe Kruse, just to mention a few. The Wednesday auction will begin with body parts/supplies, artist bears and then will be offering the earlier dolls: German bisque, miniatures, a large collection of black/ethnic, antique and artist bears, Madame Alexander, composition, china, etc. Doll Artists - Annette Himstedt, R.J. Wright, Maggie Iacono and Groessler Schmidt. The Artfact portion of the auction will begin at 12:00 noon. For more information about the auction, to request a free color brochure or to order a catalog package, call 215-393-3036 or visit www.alderferauction.com or email Alderfer@ alderferauction.com. 10 1/2” Milliner’s Model with Apollo Knot

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Cute character googlies by Armand Marseille

K*R 101 Marie, one of two examples.

13” Belton

16 1/2” K*R 114 Gretchen, one of two examples.

10” Gibson Girl

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n extremely rare A. Marque, 22 inches, with the artist’s incised signature and the number 12 inscribed on the head with its unique four piece head mold, wearing the original costume created by Margaine-Lacroix and marked Marque shoes, brought $168,000 at Frasher’s July 9 sale. Only about 100 models of this coveted doll were ever made, this example being number 12 in the series.

lovely Series A Steiner, 12 inches with original Steiner cardboard pate and skin wig, original French Steiner body with black cadeuses mark on hip, fully jointed with straight wrists brought $9,440 at Morphy Auctions on June 11. A 10-inch bisque socket head googly incised “P.M. 950,” (Porzellanfabrik Mengersgereuth), original brown mohair wig and original chubby composition body brought $5,015. The doll retained its factory original dress, undies, shoes and socks.

t Theriault’s recent June 12 estate sale in Annapolis, MD, this 24 inch Triste (faint hairline) with original body, antique mariner costume and shoes signed “E.J. Depose 11/” realized $6,000. A marked Bru Jne 4 with the original paper label on the body, c. 1883 (arms not original), brought $10,000.

German Marklin tin doll carriage with parasol, 12-1/2 inches long, marked Germany, realized $5,225 at McMasters Harris Auctions on June 16 at the Apple Tree Auction Center in Newark, Ohio. A lovely 18-inch French Fashion with trunk and original trousseau, the doll with wood and lower bisque arms, gusseted kid body, sold for $5,775. This was the ﬁrst auction for the recent partnership between McMasters Harris and Apple Tree Auctions.

his 14 inch Kathe Kruse Schlenkerchen, the only doll the artist made with a smiling mouth, sold for $7,920 at Withington’s June 16 and 17 auction. The 14-inch Schmitt incised 6, (below) brought $9,020. A paper label inside the head reads “Poupees-Joets, Veluout – Girard, Paris.”

We would like to thank the following auction houses for their participation: Frasher’s, 2323 S. Mecklin Sch. Rd., Oak Grove, MO. 64075 816-625-3786 frasher@aol.com McMasters Harris Auction Co., PO Box 341096, Columbus, OH 43234. 800-842-3526 www.McMastersHarris.com Morphy Auctions, 2000 North Reading Road, Denver, PA 17517. 717-335-3435. www.morphyauctions.com Theriault’s Auctions, PO Box 151, Annapolis, MD 21404. 800-638-0422. www.theriaults.com Withington Auction, Inc., 17 Atwood Road, Hillsborough, NH 03244. 603-478-3232. www.withingtonauction.com ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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From a stereoscope photo taken in the 19th century of children with an Izannah Walker doll. Donelle W. Denery Collection

uring the first weekend in November, 2010 thirtyone Izannah Walker dolls had their own reunion at the annual meeting of the Doll Collectors of America. The DCA was having its 75th annual meeting and, as it is a group formed to study and research antique dolls, it seemed an ideal time to bring together these early American cloth dolls which might be classified as three dimensional folk art paintings. The idea first occurred to Joy Harrington and me at a Christmas party in December 2009, held at my house, during which we discovered that there were twelve of these rare dolls owned by the attendees. Seeing them together was a real treat as there was much more variety in sizes, hairstyles, painted footwear and facial expressions than we had imagined. Walker dolls are the earliest commercially produced American cloth dolls known. They were not produced in a factory, but instead by cottage industry or probably more accurately by one person or a few family members in a single house. They were, however, made to be sold rather than just for the children in that family to love and hold.

The twelve Izannah Walker Dolls at the original gathering December 2009. All of these dolls were at the reunion. Some wore other dresses from their wardrobes. One had a “nose job” before the reunion. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Setting up the front of the exhibit. Nancy Smith is measuring dolls. Sue Popp, president of DCA is discussing observations of the unpainted doll with Meriel Marlar. Photo by Joy Harrington

The other side of the set up. Doll on the far left, Princeton Doll and Toy Museum. Doll in white on chair, Meriel Marlar Collection. Other facing dolls are from several private collections.

This 15-1/2” doll with her Joel Ellis carriage and cape has tiny bare feet and two curls in front of her ears. Private Collection. 20

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This 17-1/2” girl with short brushed forward hair and in her original wool challis dress holds her miniature cloth “Izannah” made by Meriel Marlar. The early Steiff cat goes well with her. Private Collection

Cloth dolls are hugged, dragged around by children and often loved to death by their small owners. This accounts for their rarity, as after many home repairs they are deemed too tattered to repair any more and are thrown away. A cloth doll that is about 150 years old and still in relatively good condition was either tenderly treated or simply ignored. These special dolls cannot be ignored so one must assume two things: their maker invented a particularly sturdy doll and their small owners really did treat them with tender loving care. It was guessed that if twelve of these dolls were a part of collections in the Philadelphia area even more of them might be assembled by a larger group dedicated to the study of early dolls. I sent a picture of the Christmas doll gathering to Sue Popp, president of the Doll Collectors of America, and asked her to ﬁnd out if the board was interested in an exhibit as part of the 75th Celebration. Joy agreed to chair the exhibit if the group was interested. The board passed the idea and an invitation to bring their Izannahs was sent out to all members. Because the club members are from Europe and Canada as well as all over the United States, we knew that all members would not be able to attend the annual meeting and that not every member who had one of these dolls

On the platform above John Thayer is this 15-1/2” girl in excellent original condition. She has two long curls in front of her ears, and low painted shoes with painted laces. Her dress is a wonderful copy, but her original dress was with her until recently and her current owner is hoping to be able to reunite it with her some day. Robyn Katz Collection 15” boy, named John Thayer after his last of three generations of his original family. He is in his sewn on original dress with matching trousers. His side-parted hair is brushed to the right. He has high painted black boots with red shields at the top and gray painted soles. Walker dolls have down tilted feet and even the ones in super original condition have worn toes which may be caused by being carried by one arm with its toes dragging on the floor. Private Collection

This 17” charmer has short hair brushed forward, short painted ankle boots, an original dress and antique apron that could be purchased printed on a piece of muslin, hemmed and pockets sewn on by the owner. These aprons are frequently found on Izannah Walker dolls and have several different printed designs. Lillian Barlow Collection

This dear 17-1/2” girl in her chair has short brushed forward hair, a coral necklace and low painted shoes with fine painted black laces. She wears a striped cotton dress with multi tucked sleeves and an apron with printed design and two pockets. Private Collection

would be able to bring it to the reunion. I felt that we would be lucky if twenty-ﬁve of these dolls came. Joy hoped for ﬁfty and invited attendees to bring furniture and accessories belonging to the dolls as well. She also wanted dolls in all conditions, as there was to be no competition or ribbons given. We were delighted to get a doll without any paint so that we could study how the dolls were constructed. The exhibit was to be arranged on a thirteen-foot long table which was wide enough to build a simple riser on, allowing dolls to be arranged on two levels and around the entire table. The exhibit was only up for one day and was for study as well as for enjoyment. People brought their dolls in ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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at nine in the morning. Nancy Smith and Meriel Marlar joined the team to set up small groups of the dolls, often placed so they seemed to relate to each other. The dolls were all set in place by eleven and the doors were opened to an eager group of doll lovers. People were delighted by the variety. Just to see that many of these rare dolls gathered together in one place was a real treat. The audience members and doll owners noticed many details and talked This small raised area was set up in honor of Maureen Popp, whose study and sharing of knowledge of early dolls enriched many collectors. These are all dolls that were once owned by her. Left to right they are a 16” child with script marking on the lower front of its torso which reads “Johne Shedd Bought 1858”. The doll has short hair with painted wisps and black low painted boots. Her red plaid period dress is one of several that she has acquired over the years. Private collection. The 21” doll standing has painted corkscrew curls all around her head. Tore Scelso Collection. Sitting in front is a 14” doll called Jeremiah. His paint is original and he has blue eyes which are seldom found in Walker dolls. In 1873 Izannah Walker took out a patent on an improvement in the construction of the heads of her dolls. Jeremiah has this patent mark label sewn to his back just below his sewn on head. He has wispy curls in front and turquoise painted button boots. Private Collection. The fourth doll is the smallest at 13”. She is named Jessie and has four painted sections of hair brushed forward, bare feet with russet leather shoes and blue stockings. Her plaid dress is one of several period dresses she has acquired. She has her own tiny taufling with its wardrobe in the painted trunk at Jessie’s feet. Meriel Marlar Collection

A trio with painted boots. 18” Becky has short wispy curls around her face, a sweet smile and despite her wear, upper and lower eyelashes. Her boots are medium height and button. She holds her rag doll. Private Collection. Another rare boy with a widow’s peak and slick back painted hair. He has very large eyes. His painted black boots are medium high. His white shirt is antique and his trousers were knit for him by his owner. Tore Scelso Collection. 17” girl with two long curls in front of each ear, clear brown eyes and a pleasant smile. Her high boots are laced up the front. She is an earlier example than her 1870’s dress would indicate. Private Collection.

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Jerimiah’s patent label.

The end of the table was a small parlor setting. This 16” pre patent doll has unusual waves from the center of her forehead framing her face and brushed behind her ears. Her tall black boots have red buttons painted on the outside. Her dress is flowered wool challis. Her chair is an Ellis with upholstery. Private Collection

Here is a larger example with long curls in front of her ears and bare feet with red leather shoes that pick up the red in the plaid trim on her maroon dress. Her long curls extend around her ears and cover the back of her neck. Private Collection. The 18” doll next to her is dressed as a lady in her green and print dress with ruffles and a fine broach at her neck. Her lace bonnet has been slipped back to show her corkscrew curls which extend around her head. Lynette Gross Collection

15-1/4” Eliza has short hair brushed forward around her oval face. She has low painted shoes with thin black painted laces. She is seated in a Joel Ellis rocking chair and holding a miniature barefoot Black Izannah made by Meriel Marlar. Private Collection

with each other about what they observed. Some people just came and sat in surrounding chairs looking at the dolls and commenting on how peaceful the room seemed. All of the original twelve dolls from the Christmas party were also part of the reunion. One couldn’t help making generalizations about the dolls from the original group. These generalizations were quickly refuted when looking at thirty-one of the dolls. From this experience we realized that even the new observations might be changed if one could gather ﬁfty or one hundred of these dolls together. The sizes of the dolls ranged from thirteen to twenty-four inches tall. This was not very different from the previous December gathering (thirteen to twenty inches). In December, ﬁve out of 18” Amelia sits on a miniature sofa which has a design woven into the horsehair fabric. She has hair in a soft painted cap, bare feet with blue leather shoes and white stockings. Amelia has a multi generation original wardrobe including red leather shoes and a pair of moccasins. Her deep blue wool dress is an addition she has acquired since leaving the Atlanta Toy Museum when it closed in the 1980s. Her friend, 19” Ella Blue, is another pre patent example. She came from her original family who lived in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. She resided in a closet from 1870 to 2010 with her original underclothes. Both dolls are in the same Private Collection. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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twelve dolls had long curls painted in front of their ears, and three out of twelve had bare feet. When thirty-one were gathered, seventeen had long curls painted in front of their ears, two had short sausage curls and ten had bare feet. Four of the dolls in December had short windblown painted hair. Six out of thirty-one had the same short windblown style at the reunion. One doll in both exhibits had wavy hair painted from a center part and back behind her ears ending in short curls. No dolls in the ﬁrst gathering had blue eyes. Two dolls out of the thirty-one had blue eyes. One of these dolls had a separate shoulder head construction and also had the patent mark registered in 1873. Dating the dolls precisely is not easy. However, one of the two boy dolls has his original clothes. His plaid dress is almost identical in style to that worn by a boy in an 1848 painting in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum in Williamsburg, Virginia. The boy in the painting (and on this

This 19” example is from the Princeton Doll and Toy Museum. She may be worn, but her paint is original and she knows that she is special because she is an Izannah Walker. 24

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This 22” unpainted example gave us lots of points to discuss. The bare feet are detailed. There is a bit of padding on the rump. There is a very smooth stockinet knitted surface layer, but no linen collar to cover where the head meets the torso. Meriel Marlar who has conserved and restored many Izannahs feels that this is an early example when the doll maker was still experimenting with the construction. Private Collection

The 17-1/2” doll seated on the bench seemed to smile more and more as the day went on. She has two painted curls in front of each ear, gray eyes and black painted boots. Private Collection. Her 20” standing companion is a barefoot with red leather shoes which go well with the details of her print dress and the trim on her self fabric apron with its elaborate ties in back. She has graybrown eyes, a firm but pleasant expression and beautiful curls all around her head. Coleman Collection. Photo by Joy Harrington

Two curls in the front do not necessarily mean curls in the back as Ella Blue and Izzy Coleman demonstrate. Ella has scalloped hairline in the back. Some Izannahs have short straight hair ends in the back.

Left to right. A 20” example with painted curls all around and a rectangular face with a wide jaw line. She has bare feet and today is wearing red leather shoes with an ankle strap, white stockings and a cotton dress which doesn’t overwhelm her slightly tan coloring. Private Collection. This sweet 18” seated doll is all original in her freshly washed white cotton dress, underwear and bonnet. Her dress has many tucks in the skirt and the sleeves. She has beautiful long curls tucked under her bonnet. She has painted boots as does her miniature Izannah doll made by Meriel Marlar. The miniature has short “windblown” hair. Both are from the Meriel Marlar Collection. The 18” girl in red cotton with a knit half-slip peaking out has a widow’s peak in front and curls around her head. Her head is large and round sitting on a slim body. Her feet are turned out and she has red trim on her boots. She is wearing a watch on the ribbon around her waist. Private Collection.

A charming example in an antique cotton print dress. She is a barefoot doll with soft blue leather shoes and she wears a necklace just scaled to her size. Her condition is excellent. Private Collection.

Phoebe has three curls in front of each ear and seven more behind them. What a great combination with her face.

Phoebe, the 17-3/4” standing doll is pre-patent, but just. She has many of the features of the patent dolls but her head is not separate as is Jeremiah’s and she does not have the patent label. Her paint is original and she has the plainest face imaginable. This is a perky doll, but no one could call her beautiful. In contrast to her face is her extraordinarily beautiful curls. Private Collection. The 18” tall doll seated on her own Brittany Bench is one of two dolls with blue eyes. Her repainted hair has long tendrils brushed back to her ears. Her brown boots have peach accented buttons. She has her Crandall Toucan by her side. Private Collection

cover) has side parted hair brushed across his forehead and white pantalets under his dress. The doll has the same hairstyle painted on his head. His trousers are plaid and match his dress. It used to be believed that Izannah Walker could not have taken out a patent on anything that she had been making for more than two years as that is a part of patent law. However, Izannah Walker’s patent was for an improvement in her ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Ida May, a 17-1/2” doll, is from a Rhode Island family and came to her present owner with her original wardrobe. Her bedroom setup added a lot to the exhibit. She was in the same family for three generations and has only had two owners since then. Alison Vallieres Collection

A brief comparison of Izannah Walker eyes. Early Walker eyes have a light in them that is much like that seen in the two dimensional folk art paintings of the early and middle nineteenth century. The eyebrows appear to be growing toward the nose, rather than brushed out toward the ears. The dolls often appear to be wall eyed. This is caused by the molding as the dolls have deeply modeled eyes and they are painted directly on the molding. They often have painted lines which accent the lid modeling. Note that two of the dolls have eyelashes.

manufacture and not for the original design. These patent dolls have a separate and therefore removable shoulder head. Because this was a study session, the owner of this doll was willing to show us the patent label and the stitching of the separate shoulder head. It seems reasonable to assume that Izannah Walker was making dolls as early as the 1840s, which has been stated by her family members, and simply didn’t bother 26

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At 24” this very special doll is the biggest in the exhibit. She is in unusually fine condition. Her bare feet were shown with no shoes covering them. Many of these dolls in sizes above 20 to 22” are modeled with less detail, but she has everything you could want in a Walker, curls with several shades swirled together to give her hair shine and texture, folk art eyes, lashes and fine brows and well modeled feet. Her clothes appear to be original. She has been shown before on a United States postage stamp. What a great way to end this very special reunion. Private Collection

It’s a month later and little Jessie is visiting and presenting a report on the exhibit to three of the participants and two friends. AUGUST 2011

to patent the original design. It appears that the dolls were made for thirty or more years. Not only did the DCA members and guests feel the peace of just quietly looking at the dolls and the pleasure of discussing their observations of the individual dolls, but as the day went on, it seemed that the dolls were happy to be with their family members if only for a short time. Jessie is too young to go nighttime sledding and has gone home to bed. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas vacation and Amelia, Ella Blue and their friend, Holly, are taking advantage of the deep snow in their box sled.

Photographs by the author except as noted.

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Madame Alexander Dolls 8” 1966 – 69 #726 Wendykins Amish from Americana series, bent knee walker, great facial coloring $290.00 8” Alexander Wendykins bent knee walker in tagged underpants, blue eyes, blonde hair, original shoes $125.00 10” 1962 Gibson Girl Cissette with gold wrist tag, all original with earrings, hat & shoes Special $225.00 10” 1960 Disney Exclusive Sleeping Beauty all original with crown and rubber slippers $165.00 8” 1962-64 #389 Colonial Girl, bent knee walker with original cap & fruit basket, great color, no box $245.00

The Legendary “Singer” Jumeau by Samy Odin

At 22 inches, the doll’s stately elegance in her factory original costume by Ernestine Jumeau is clearly evident.

hen I ﬁrst heard about this doll, I didn’t know what to expect. Would it be a Jumeau character doll with a singing expression, a Jumeau doll with a provenance relating it to the private Singer family or a doll connecting the Jumeau and the Singer sewing machines companies? Once I saw this famous doll among the multitude of treasures gathered by the late Doreen Chapman, a revered Australian doll collector from the Sydney area, I immediately sensed why it had such a reputation. At the ﬁrst glimpse, one can notice the strong charisma of a plaything whose force resides in it being perceived as a “model”. Each category of dolls has its “reference classics”, those dolls that stand up to embody some higher degree of perfection, some stronger historical statement or some deeper human testimony. It’s the case of this “Singer” Jumeau doll.

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fter the spontaneous fascination I felt looking at this 22 inch marvel, my enquiring mind needed to deal with facts. I was allowed to handle this beauty and inspect it in detail so, this is the result of my understanding:

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The face mold and the type of make-up immediately place this doll in the Jumeau production after 1872, when this entrepreneur started making his own doll heads in his brand new factory in Montreuil. This deluxe model has a ﬁrst quality pale pressed bisque head bearing the size number 8 (almost engraved like a 9); it has the typical narrow eye cuts seen on the earliest models made out of this speciﬁc mold, the spiral design of the irises, the delicate eyebrows feather-stroked shape, the mauve blushed upper eye-lids and peachy-toned faintly outlined lips. The blonde mohair wig is traditionally nailed onto a cork pate and styled with a light short fringe, a braid framing the face and a low chignon in the back.

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The body is entirely made of white leather, stuffed with crumbled cork and articulated at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. It has separately stitched ﬁngers and it is not marked, what helps to date it prior to 1878.

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The elaborate costume is fully factory original and shows the highly professional cut by Ernestine Jumeau. Both this fact and the style of the garment help to date this doll after 1874, when the young Madame Jumeau started running the fashions department of the doll factory. The construction of the gown follows the Haute Couture standards: cut from beige and burgundy silks, both the skirt and the vest show a very intricate pattern, matching pleats, ruches, lapels, knots, lace rufﬂes and a fancy straw chapeau, trimmed with silk lining and velvet red ﬂowers. So chic and so typical of the French elegance that brought the highest recognition to Jumeau both in Philadelphia and, two years later, in Paris.

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The new mold used for this poupée is also found on early bébés with a fully articulated body, in fact, this face shape idealizes both the adult and the child beauty.

The doll is contained in its factory original blank cardboard box retaining the original straw, still in its tin traveling box, unfortunately missing the lid, where complementary information might have been written.

The richness of this underwear is very typical of the Jumeau deluxe production, it also combines machine and hand sewing.

Now, let’s consider the provenance. Mrs. Doreen Chapman bought it at auction in Sydney on September 9th 1984. It was featured in the catalogued auction “A Collection of Antique Dolls and Juvenilia, Barrel, Organs and Music Boxes”, by the auctioneer Geoff K. Gray, including items from the private collection of the late Miss Byrne, a teacher from the Northern suburbs of Sydney. It is through this private collector that the information, noted by hand in Mrs. Chapman’s catalogue of her doll collection, came to light. It states the direct link of this Jumeau doll with the Singer Sewing Machine Company. Since no printed proof has been found to this day of this prestigious “past”, one can only enumerate suppositions on how this doll relates to these two major companies. According to Mrs. Chapman’s writings, this doll would have been sent to Australia, from the United States, by the Singer Company to demonstrate the stitching versatility of their sewing machines. Was it after Jumeau won the First Prize at the Philadelphia International Exhibition in 1876? It seems plausible and would mean that Jumeau was already using Singer sewing ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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machines in his factory at the time. No formal proof that Jumeau had indeed equipped his Montreuil factory with professional Singer sewing machines as early as 1872 has been found yet, but it is very likely he did, for Singer was a worldwide leading company in their ﬁeld and Jumeau was an entrepreneur well versed at always choosing the best. One could also make other kinds of suppositions about how the Singer Company ended up choosing a doll rather than any other textile item to promote its products in Australia. Did Isaac Merritt Singer, the founder of the Singer Company, ever meet Pierre François or Emile Jumeau in Paris when the choice of this doll was made? This seems impossible, because even if Isaac Singer had indeed lived in Paris with his second wife Isabella Eugénie Boyer during the 1860s, when their eldest daughter Winnaretta was born, they already had moved to England in 1870, to escape the Franco-Prussian war. In 1875, Isaac Singer died before his widow and family moved back to Paris in 1879, so the chances he played a role in the choice of this doll to be sent to Australia around 1876-1877 is extremely unlikely. Nevertheless, the impact that Jumeau had on the International industrial scene after the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition is such that it is more than plausible that Singer managers in the US became interested in what Jumeau was doing, especially if a business relationship already existed between them in France. It would actually make sense if the decision to send this doll abroad was made in Philadelphia and a special order placed during the Centennial exhibit.

It is interesting to remark that the up-scaled garments made by Ernestine Jumeau always combine machine and hand stitching, according to the best industrial Haute Couture standards.

o ﬁnish this ‘Let’s Pretend’ game, we could then reasonably assume this doll was made by Jumeau during the fall or winter of 1876/1877 and exhibited in Australia by Singer sometime during the year of 1877/1878. Researchers from Down Under, this bone is ready for your appetite now! Moving back to tangible facts, this elegant “poupée peau” is highly meaningful in the history of the Jumeau company since it is with this very type of luxury doll that the best French doll maker of the time won the international recognition both at the Philadelphia and the Paris International Exhibitions, spreading its reputation as far as Australia. Even though Pierre François Jumeau was still playing a role in the business at the time, one should acknowledge the revolutionary choices made by Emile Jumeau and his spouse as early as the ﬁrst years of their marriage, for it is under their management that the Jumeau Company reached its absolute peak. Note: this exceptional doll will be auctioned from 12 noon at The Carrington Hotel at 15 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, which is located within the State of NEW SOUTH WALES in AUSTRALIA on Sunday 9th October 2011 by Aalders Auctions in association with Jan & Tas James, Jan a well known Doll Authority from Sydney. The catalogue of 470 lots will also include the entire Chapman collection of over 200 dolls and will be available on line at www.aaldersantiques.com. A buyers premium of 17-1/2% + GST will apply. Live bidding available through www.liveauctioneers.com.

The original heeled boots are cut from a quality dark brown leather, edged in burgundy with side metal buttons. They bear the J marking, for Jumeau, and the size number 8. 32

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The author wishes to thank Jan and Tas James, Aalders Auctions and Nerida Chapman for their contribution.

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found the ﬁrst of these dolls around 1985 and over the next ten years or so built up a collection of twelve of them. Luckily, early on, I found one with a thin paper label glued to the bottom of a foot, thus I knew that they were called “Loveleigh Novelties” and that they were made in Grantville, Georgia! These were not plentiful, nor easy to ﬁnd, but every once in a while I would spy one at a show and be able to add it to my growing family. In those days we were doing a lot of general antique shows all over the

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northeast, and as it turns out, I was lucky as that is where most of these dolls ended up after being purchased in the south, by northern visitors. In July of 1999 I made contact with three delightful collectors in Grantville. This came about when I listed a Loveleigh doll on eBay… it was the “Watermelon Boy”. This ﬁrst communication was with Todd Key, and he put me in touch with his good friends Patti and Darwin Palmer, Loveleigh labels – These labels are on the bottoms of the earliest Joe’s feet… the official who owned and lived in “Bonnie printed label on the right foot reads: LOVELEIGH Castle.” Bonnie Castle is where these NOVELTIES Grantville, Ga. The label on the left dolls were born! foot is hand written in ink: Patent Pending.

Above: 3 Versions of Old Black Joe – On the left is the earliest of the three… he is 10” tall and you will note that he has a mouth showing a few teeth… no beard or mustache. He has the red-outlined eyes (as does the middle doll) and his neck kerchief is loose (not pinned down). The labels (shown separately) belong to him. The middle doll is 11” tall and now has a pinned down neck kerchief. He also has a soft gray wool beard and mustache… her vision of this doll is changing! The doll on the right is later and much simplified… no outlining to his eyes, no mustache, and no kerchief! All of these dolls (including all those in the article) have canes made of wire that is wrapped with crepe paper and then painted. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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2 Similar Versions of Aunt Lucy – These dolls are 10” and 9-1/2” and differ only in the fabrics of their clothes and what they hold… a tiny woven basket and a cloth bundle.

Two Similar Versions of Topsy, or Mammy’s Little Angel Child. They measure 7-1/4” and 7-1/2” and differ only in their clothing. Both hold a candy cane in their right hand and a tiny rolled cloth doll with a painted face and a tiny acorn cap hat. 34

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Early Variation of Aunt Lucy with Laundry Basket – This is the largest of the ladies at 12” and she has the early red-rimmed eyes. The entire doll is very well made with a lot of attention to detail. Her laundry basket is crocheted and then padded and covered. Her gray hair is topped by a red kerchief tied in back. She wears beaded earrings, and her dress has white bead “buttons” down the front. Her full apron of windowpane check cotton actually ties in back with a big bow (later dolls aprons have waistbands sewn together in back). It certainly seems as though the dolls became smaller over the years.

Thus we began our communications… we told each other which dolls we had and what we were looking for. The Palmers were setting up a little museum to display their collection in their “Bonnie Castle” B&B. I was very generously provided with information that Todd and the Palmers had gleaned locally… old newspaper articles about “Miss Love” and her creations, and discussions with townspeople who remembered her. Over the years we chatted occasionally and a few times I had dolls available that they wanted. The doll that has eluded them and their collections is the Indian. I have one in my collection, but I have never seen another one. There were also white people made, but I’ve never even seen one of those. Todd and the Palmers have seen photographs, and Patti has a postcard showing one of them. When I emailed recently to say I was going to do an article on these dolls that they love, they dredged deeper and came up with more information for me and were always willing to answer my questions. Todd told me that he and Patti took a group of thirty of their dolls to Biloxi for an Antiques Roadshow episode last summer… he’s hoping they will be included in an episode!

Watermelon Boy – He is 7-1/4”… about the same as the Topsy dolls. I have yet to find one of the earlier ones with the bites missing and seeds in the watermelon, but he’s still nice. Note how the hands hold the heavy cardboard melon slice with his thumbs on the other side… and also note how nicely it is painted!

Two of the Singing Banjo Players – Singing their hearts out while they strum their tunes! They are 8-3/4” and 9”. The felt hats on all of these dolls are all pieced and sewn to give them shape. The banjos are made from little cardboard pill box lids and the inside of the banjo often displays a bright picture inside.

Before I go on to tell you more about the dolls, you should know more about their maker. Miss Love’s real name was Itura Rosalein Moreland Colley Leigh. J.W. and Itura Colley married in 1885. They designed and built Bonnie Castle, moving in when it was completed in 1896. The Colley family was of Scottish descent, hence their “castle’s” name. The Colley family wealth came from cotton, a hosiery mill, a bank, warehouses and land. They were prominent in the community and mainstays of their church. J.W. and Itura had four sons, but six years after moving into Bonnie Castle, J.W. died of tuberculosis. Several years later (in 1906) Itura married S.E. Leigh… giving Miss Love a new and wonderful name… Love Leigh… very suitable as she was known for her charming and pleasant nature. She was known in town as a practical joker and she could mimic animal sounds and confuse

people. She was also fond of teasing visiting pastors whom she would send to investigate mysterious noises in her home only to have them ﬁnd manikins rigged to frighten them. Believing there should be only one mistress in a house, late in life Itura gave Bonnie Castle to her daughterin-law Mary Fort Colley. Mary’s family owned Solitude Plantation near Americus, GA. Her mother (Floyd Hollis), a pioneer for women’s suffrage and prohibition was born there 1856 and was a strong inﬂuence on Mary. Itura paid rent to Mary for the rest of her life, dying there Feb 27, 1956. Mary, born September 13, 1894, and her husband Charles Colley, brought many famous visitors to their home. Mary was state chairman of the 1936 Committee to re-elect President Franklin Roosevelt (F.D.R. is rumored to have stopped by sometimes on his way to Warm Springs). When Mary died in

This is the 12” Preacher, Parson Brown. Another early doll with a great deal of work involved. Starting at the top, his deep navy blue hat is made in 3 pieces, all hand sewn and with a natty rolled up brim. His light gray wool beard is neatly fashioned. His black coat is hand sewn of heavy wool felt and it is fastened evenly in front with a double row of glass headed pins. His tie is woven ribbon and under his arm is tucked his Bible… many little pages with a black leatherette cover… one slight problem… the title is on the back cover… ooops!

1981, her daughter Henrietta sold the estate. It then changed hands a few times until the Palmers acquired it. The Palmers bought the estate in 1992 and were running a charming bed and breakfast in the lovely 1896 brick mansion. While exploring the attic one day they found patterns for a doll apron. When Henrietta visited in 1994, she was asked about it, explaining, “Oh those… Grandma made dolls” and she identiﬁed the pattern as the apron for Scarlet’s Mammy. Henrietta showed the Palmers photos of her grandmother’s dolls and thus began the Palmer’s search for the dolls and more knowledge of their maker! In 1924, Itura started making these wonderful folk art dolls that would ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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9-1/2” Nursemaid with 3-3/4” All-Bisque Child – I don’t know if this was just another variation of Aunt Lucy or whether she was a special character… I have never seen another one like her! She has a firm grip on this young toddler with her left arm firmly attached around the child’s hips under her dress. The little doll is a jointed all-bisque and has had her face repainted quite brightly. She has been dressed in diaper, petticoat and lace trimmed dress and bonnet. I suspect Miss Love was given this little bisque doll and quickly found a way to use it! Note also the pretty head scarf with bow and the marvelous purse she carries… see the detail photo.

I am always being amazed at how this talented lady could see something marvelous in someone else’s debris! This is the satin purse gripped tightly in the right hand of the nursemaid… it appears to be a heavy satin woven label and reads “Moonbeam Hats.

go on to be sold throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. By 1930 she employed several assistants who worked with her in her home in a mini assembly line fashion. The success of the dolls and high demand convinced her to apply for a patent as “Loveleigh Novelties”. On Sept. 29, 1930 she sent a letter to the Registrar of Copyrights requesting to use the Loveleigh Novelties logo as a trademark. The dolls were made until about 1954-56. The dolls are about 7” to 12” tall. Their heads are walnuts and the bodies have a wire armature. Miss Love painted their wonderful faces with great care. The bodies were padded and then wrapped with strips of black crepe paper. Their ﬂat feet are generally painted brown for shoes and their hands are cut from black felt with separate ﬁngers that can “hold” accessories. The ladies’ underwear is always the same… plain and 36

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Two Boys with Their Fishing Poles and Fish – 9-1/2” and 10”. Their fishing poles are actually wire wrapped with crepe paper and painted (twigs would have broken!). The fishing line is wrapped around the pole and the one on the left even has a small bobber attached… such a lot of work for something that might well be overlooked! I think the fish are crepe paper wrapped over a padded center, with the tails cut later. They are very light, and painted with silver paint and speckles to look quite real.

unadorned muslin with wide hems in the pantalets and petticoats… the only exception being those of Scarlet’s Mammy. Their clothing was fashioned from scraps of cloth, beads, pins for buttons, string, buttons for brooches… she wasted nothing! Aspirin tins became purses, pill boxes turned into banjos… she cut up her own dresses to costume the ladies. The dolls reportedly depicted various members of the local black community. In a time when social barriers harshly divided the races, Miss Love artfully captured the spirit of black folk art in her beautifully crafted character dolls. The various characters include: • Old Black Joe… with bag of cotton • Aunt Lucy variations: with laundry on her head; with her purse ; with a white bisque baby • Preacher – Parson Brown • Preacher’s wife - Sarah • Topsy or Mammy’s Little Angel Child… several variations

• Watermelon Boy • Boy holding fish and fishing pole • Traveling Girl or Traveling Annie or Alabama Annie • Banjo Player – inside banjo often has a painting displayed • Coach Driver with riding crop (Peter the Coachman from Gone With the Wind?) • Scarlet’s Mammy with her red taffeta petticoat! • Indian with “Snark” boll weevil (snarks are her animal creations) • Bald white man with gray hair sitting in a chair (seen on a postcard, although a doll has not been found). Her earlier dolls have an easily identified feature… the eyes are outlined in brick red paint. The earliest Topsy dolls have dreadlocks, and her Watermelon boys have watermelon with black painted seeds and “bites” cut out of the top edge. Later these extra details were dropped to simplify the process and save time.

She is known to have made a few white dolls, and dolls in coffins, apparently she seems to have had a fascination with death. She made a scene showing a little casket with a new bride in it and her new husband closing the lid… she was very taken with the story of this tragic wedding. She also made a few pincushion dolls that according to her hairdresser were stuffed with her own hair which she saved! These look nothing like her nut dolls and if the hairdresser hadn’t told Patti the story of them, she says she would never have made the connection. On Sunday, Jan 1, 1933 a full page article ran in the Macon Telegraph & News, by Lucile Bryant entitled “Mistress of the Snarks”. This article is so informative that I am including a large portion of it here! In reading it, please remember that this is 1933; in very segregated Georgia terms like “darkey” and “colored” are no longer used but were common then. The sub-title – “The Snark Family, Made of Corn Cobs, Nut Shells and Scraps of Wearing Apparel have Brought Fame to Mrs. I. R. Leigh, of Grantville, Ga., Who First Began Designing These Quaint Little People as a Hobby. She Presented Coolidge, Hoover and Roosevelt With Turkeys Made of Pine Cones.” Are you acquainted with the Snarks? Mrs. I. R. Leigh, of Grantville, Ga., who is widely known for her hobby of designing novelties and unusual gifts, is the creator of this queer race of little folk. The Snarks, like all of Mrs. Leigh’s interesting little creatures, are made entirely of materials that other people would discard as worthless. That is the most amazing thing about her talent… she sees beauty in the most commonplace items, and her fingers deftly fashion bits of string, wire, buttons, beads, scarps of cloth and nuts into original novelties that are so much in demand that she cannot begin to fill the orders that roll in. Some time ago, Mrs. Leigh, who is a charming, white-haired grandmother, needed something unusual in the way of a novelty to accompany the gift to the newly arrived baby of a friend. After a moment of concentration, her fingers began to fashion a stork out of a pine cone. Painted white, with long wire legs and a clothespin beak, the bird was a most timely sensation. Gift shop proprietors were enthusiastic about it and Mr. Stork is now a familiar item in many infant departments.

Traveling Annie – Annie has got to be my favorite. She is 9-1/4” of charm. She has a delightful happy face and is dressed wonderfully. Most of these Annie dolls have giant acorn cap hats like hers… the stem is in the back but it is decorated with a fine blue feather and a group of tiny pink straw flowers. In her right hand is a “bouquet” of beaded flowers, and in her left hand is her aspirin tin valise. Annie’s Underwear and Legs – on most of the ladies this is out of sight, but the materials and construction are the same on all of them and a good way to identify these dolls. The commonly seen copycat dolls are not nicely finished like this. Note the way the legs are tightly wrapped and the shoes painted. Note also that her heels protrude behind her legs… this is the case on all of her dolls.

In the sunroom of her home, Mrs. Leigh displays all the varied things and creatures she has designed. Crowded into this “zoo” are snarks, the stork, turkeys, ostriches, boll weevils (my Indian doll has a boll weevil tucked under his arm), parrots, darkeys and other odd little fellows waiting to be named. Although she designed them ‘for fun’, gift shops are clamoring for them, although she has not yet attempted to produce them on a commercial basis. Of all her novelty creations, her pine cone turkey has gained the most prestige and popularity. It is registered in the United States Patent Ofﬁce, and its birthday is given ofﬁcially as July 24, 1928. This stately little bird has been present at the White House during the terms of Coolidge and Hoover, and it no doubt will grace the Executive Mansion during the incumbency of President-Elect Franklin D. Roosevelt. Some of these turkeys are fashioned from pine cones obtained at the Warm Springs estate of Governor Roosevelt, and the PresidentElect has already been presented with a fowl that began ‘life’ on his own property. Recently a request came to Mrs. Leigh from the manager of a gift shop, asking for an old southern darkey ‘that the northern tourists will adore’. Soon ‘Old Back Joe’ was on his way to meet his admirers, but they little guessed that his head was

a blackened nut. He is old and bent, supported by a stick, and on his back he carries a bag of cotton. It is not commercial urge that causes her to be so enthusiastic about her work, but her deep enjoyment and love for it. Each of her queer toys is given the care and attention bestowed upon a child. She handles them always with gentleness. Mrs. Leigh had no training in art. At Wesleyan and LaGrange Colleges she pursued the academic courses. ‘If she had been trained’, declares Myrtle, her colored maid and assistant, ‘we would never have known her. She would have been famous, with a string of titles before and after her name. I’m glad she is just plain, sweet Miss Love’. Patti sent me copies of correspondence that are dated Jan, 1960 from Mary Colley (Miss Love’s daughter-inlaw) to a Mrs. Cech. On letterhead paper showing the Preacher and Old Joe… Loveleigh Novelties, Makers of Character Dolls (1861-1865), Mrs. I. R. Leigh, President, Grantville Georgia. The letter has no salutation and was apparently included when sent with the pair of dolls: “This is to introduce Parson Brown and his wife Sarah. The minister was… and is… a very, very important digniﬁed person in the History of the ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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A better view of the “Snark” - This one seems to fit the description of her Boll Weevil… the body is a pine burr, the head a faceted bead, and 4 glass headed pins make the legs… a purple feather tail is attached also.

A RARE 8-1/4” Indian with his Boll Weevil “Snark” Tucked Under his Arm – I think I had this Indian in with my Indian doll collection for quite a few years until one day I looked at him with more care and said “Hey! This is a Loveleigh doll!” He is just so different in the way he is made with his clothing of wrapped chenille topped with leather fringing down his legs, and a short leather fringed “skirt” with painted dots. His face is left natural except for his cheeks, eyes and mouth which are painted. His braided hair is natural cotton or wool that was probably black originally and has faded to gray. He carries a wooden bow in his right hand and in his left hand he grips a “SNARK”! These were Miss Love’s animal creations… you just don’t find them and this is the only one I’ve ever seen… made with seeds and pinecones and such they were probably attacked by insects.

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South (sic). These are made as replicas of the 1861-65… a period which my sainted mother remembered. We do not make any more and I am sending these to you rather than let time take its toll. We have another pair for our grandchildren. Thanks for lovely card. Christmas means much to us. These are troubled days in the South… but my family believes in the U.S. Government and in obeying the law.” A week later another letter was written to Mrs. Cech, the recipient of the dolls… this was on a letterhead “Colley Farms.” “Dear Mrs. Cech, I’m glad you liked our Parson and his wife. This particular couple was probably made in 1948. We put these away for keepsakes. We realized we had another couple (2 more like these) and therefore sent them… .They are replicas of a couple who lived at “Solitude” (near Americus, GA)… my mother’s Southern Plantation home… in 1861-65. She often said, Parson Brown never lost his dignity or religion. We have many ﬁne Negro ministers and Negro minister’s wives, who are working with our Interracial and Interfaith Group in the South for Equality of Opportunity for all God’s people. In this we believe. If you come South, come by our way and see us… sincerely Mary Colley.” In a recent email from one of Itura’s great grandsons to Patti… he says, “She was born the year the American

Civil War (which she called the War of Northern Aggression) ended. The ﬁgures were representations of the post-war African American former slaves who remained to work as free men and women on the farms in that region of Georgia.” Patti has also met with a couple of the now very elderly people who worked with Miss Love and has gleaned some interesting information… .John Grady was Miss Love’s driver. He joined the Colley family when he was about 14, and worked at many tasks over the years. He spent most of his life at Bonnie Castle and related how as Miss Love aged, her room was moved downstairs. She had trouble sleeping and would work on dolls late into the night. Several dolls would be made ready for her so she could paint their faces at night… and in the morning these would be ready to ﬁnish up. As different holidays came, the numbers of dolls would increase and she would be working on many of them. He also talked about them being made on boards with nails and numbers… showing where to go next with the wire that was used for the armature. Elizabeth Johnson was a young girl when she worked for Miss Love… she is now in her late 80s. She remembers making the dolls with the wires…

This is “Scarlet’s Mammy” from Gone With the Wind – She is 9-1/4” and it only took me a glance to know who she was. “Mammy” is all dressed up in a black velvet lace-trimmed dress with a full skirt edged in braid, a lace trimmed fancy apron, and wearing the red taffeta petticoat that Rhett Butler brought back for her after the honeymoon trip to New Orleans. Beneath the red petticoat are the standard issue undergarments. This doll is not an easy one to find… a lot of work went into her so it was probably not produced in any quantity.

her favorites were the Watermelon Boy and Topsy, as they were small and required less work. She said that Miss Love was very good to her and to everyone around her… she was a very generous woman. Patti acquired the original supply cabinet that housed all of the materials that were used in the making of these dolls and, with some help from Elizabeth Johnson, in 1997 decided to try her hand at making the dolls herself. Patti says - “I did several of the Topsy dolls, a few Old Black Joe’s and Aunt Lucy. I am not sure I came anywhere close to what the dolls should have been. It should be a cautionary tale on how very difﬁcult it is to make a doll that is made basically of wire and scraps look as wonderful and alive as she did. Each doll is an individual. That makes it impossible to mass produce like we do today. This woman had so much going for her it was crazy… trying to reproduce her dolls was fool hardy, but I did sell a few of those I made.” All of the dolls that Patti made have a tag ‘Loveleigh Novelties 1997’. They are

also numbered, as they were a limited edition. They were sanctioned by the Colley family. There are also many earlier reproductions (often seen on eBay) that try to pass themselves off as Loveleigh dolls but they are far from her mark… the basic style is copied, and construction and clothing is similar but simpliﬁed… but there the similarity ends… they are lacking the Loveleigh charm! That will never be duplicated! If anyone has dolls that are not included or described here, I would love to see pictures of them, as would my friends in Grantville! The Palmers no longer own Bonnie Castle, but the dolls remain very dear to them. Please contact me through my website – AQuietplaceDolls.com or by email – aquietplace@verizon.net I received a tremendous amount of assistance from Patti and Darwin Palmer and Todd Key of Grantville, Georgia. Virtually all of the information I have presented about Miss Love, was provided by the Palmers… the dolls shown are from my collection. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Maree and Jen’s Excellent Adventure By Jennifer Kohn Murtha

he wax doll was always the one I visited first at the Mary Merritt Museum, sitting there serene and silent, encased forever in glass. I said hello to her when I first came in and goodbye when I left, always coveting what couldn’t be had. She at all times, to quote my friend Florie Hirsch, spoke to me, loud and clear but no answer could I give in return, separated by that impenetrable glass wall as we were… Many years later, she came up for auction when the museum closed. Very busy with portrait commissions, I totally forgot to bid on her and was dismayed when I realized what I had done, or hadn’t. Countess Maree Tarnowska, known for beautiful and rare early dolls, who was at the auction, did not forget and bought her. She took the doll with her to UFDC convention several months later and an impressive display in her booth this very large doll, along with others, made. At forty-two inches tall, give or take a few, Mariah, as she later came to be called, was a stunner, with a classical oval face, long inset light brown hair, graceful hands and feet and the most beautiful and noble expression. Clad in a magnificent young lady’s gown of blue silk satin, circa 1870, tailored by Maree to fit perfectly, she displayed to great advantage. Her delicate features demonstrated most ably the doll maker’s art, and her price, fair though it was, was more than I could pay at the time, so with a sigh, I left her. To everything there is a season, says the bible, and so it came to pass a year later that I thought about the doll again, called Maree and asked about layaway, the portrait business being spotty at that time. I explained the situation to Maree, who had no idea of how I made a living, but after her initial surprise, inquired of me whether I could do a portrait of her as a surprise gift for her husband Bob for their fifth wedding anniversary. I’ve known Maree for 44

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a number of years and have always admired her good looks, so was very happy to comply with her request. (It is the portrait painter’s happy lot to look for beauty in everyone, but when beauty is already there, it makes our job both easier and harder – easier as there is less editing and harder because there is nothing more difficult to paint than a pretty woman.) However, said I, it’s still not clear how I am to pay for Miss Wax, so would you consider swapping a full-length formal portrait for the doll? Yes was the answer and so the plan was launched. Like many wives from time immemorial, Maree wanted to surprise Bob with the portrait, but how to do it, when she lived in South Carolina while I was ensconced in Maryland? Luckily, in putting our heads together to figure out this knotty problem, I told her that British doll collectors were coming here and they were being entertained at several local houses in the area…a royal progress of doll collections. One of the collections that they were supposed to visit was mine. Now, if you have never seen Maree’s booth at the UFDC convention, you’ve missed a treat, (which just goes to show that you might as well join UFDC so that you don’t miss anything else.) Suffice it to say that she has a fine artist’s eye, so that her dolls, mostly early wood and wax, are grouped with careful attention to color and scale and make a sumptuous visual feast. Quick thinking Maree told Bob that I needed help setting up my collection for these doll collectors to view, didn’t tell him that I’m a portraitist so have a decent sense of the visual myself, (!) and flew into BWI the day after Thanksgiving, the only time our busy schedules coincided, looking very svelte and stylish in a full-length mink coat, stepping smartly along the promenade. I had warned her that we have a time-honored tradition here of leftovers the day after Thanksgiving and that she

was to consider herself family, as family and friends come back for round two…out came the extra turkey and ham with all the trimmings. We also have a tradition of saying grace; Maree was our guest, so we invited her to do the honors. Without batting an eyelash, and paying gracious homage to my and my husband’s interfaith marriage, in ﬂawless, British-accented Hebrew she recited the blessings for food and wine…we were all much impressed! The next day was our portrait photography session. I prefer to work from life, but sometimes that’s not possible. When it’s not, a combination of life sittings and photos work well. We got ourselves down to Regina Lansinger’s studio, but when we arrived there it was awfully cold, the furnace having gone on the fritz, to the despair of the tenants. Maree showed true grit standing there in her fabulous white satin wedding gown, strapless, blue with cold…but got into the spirit of things, and posed like a veteran. Regina was focused on her work and Maree was focused on looking good, while I was focused on how best to pose Maree. It was rather a poignant moment to see Maree as a bride - Maree still missed her mother, whom she had lost when she was eight years old and who never saw her daughter get married.My mother had just died and I too missed her.

Regina, the most brilliant of portrait photographers here in Charm City, gave me the photos; Maree and I picked one and then Maree posed again, so that I could draw her from life. We had a good session, and a few more besides, with Maree holding the rather difﬁcult pose and me working at lightning speed, but we also took time to play a little bit, so that Maree’s story about helping me to set up dolls would actually come true and she wouldn’t go home having lied to Bob. Folks who know me know that I favor big dolls. All of mine were living in the doll room, which is small, so while Maree surveyed my living room, and asked me if everything had to stay where it was - the answer was no - I ferried dolls, one at a time, into the living room. It’s large and crowded with my mother’s stuff and ours too, so Maree had some leeway, and went to town, fueled by a really righteous anchovy pizza, and an excellent bottle of Poizon, which is the best red wine ever. The dolls ended up showing to gorgeous advantage, while the room’s contents were shufﬂed round, the better to complement the dolls. Maree, always queenly in looks and manner, insisted that one sculpture needed to be raised and could she use this nice mahogany box as a plinth? At this point, I, having no head for liquor and ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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having inherited the warped sense of humor of my family, blurted out, “Oh sure, Mom always loved that statue that’s Mom in her urn - she’d be happy to hold the boy up.” Maree looked properly horrified, but then, because she obviously has a warped sense of humor too, joined me in having hysterics and we laughed until we cried. As all things must, the epic visit came to an end. I got to work on finishing the painting, having a scant two months to do it. Eventually, it was completed and was shipped off to South Carolina, while my doll arrived, carefully ensconced in a packing crate. I had forgotten how beautiful she was, this astonishing masterpiece of the wax doll maker’s art. Almost certainly made by the Pierotti family of England, always known for their marvelous portrait dolls, including a spectacular, and much later than this doll, King Edward VIIth, my new doll was, as I have said, very tall, and unusually lovely, with sensitive modeling of head, hands and feet. Maree thought that the doll might be a young Queen Victoria; I wondered, as she had a much more attenuated, slender appearance than the youthful Queen, who was short and nicely rounded, but never willowy, like my new doll. The Pierotti family, able to create perfect likenesses, was unlikely to have made this doll a portrait of Her Majesty, for the simple reason that the resemblance isn’t really there. Their capabilities as portrait artists cannot be overstated. They made several portrait dolls of Queen Victoria’s and Prince Albert’s children, including Royal Model babies and recognizable sailor-suited youngsters of the royal family. Even though she can’t be identified, a portrait doll she unquestionably is, but of whom? It doesn’t really matter as it’s her masterful sculpting of head, hands and the feet that Maree couldn’t bear to cover up that capture our attention. Her expression is one of mild melancholy, lovesick suffering, a period pastiche of Victorian amour propre brought to life, via Masterpiece, with Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre and the immortal Tess thrown in for true character. I suspect because of her size that she was made as a showroom sample of their work, or even more likely as an exhibition piece - she’s too large, too heavy and too fragile ever to have been a child’s toy. In truth it’s not quite right to 46

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call her a doll, as she can’t be played with, even by an adult used to hefting large to very dolls around. However, a doll she has always been so we’ll let that title stand. Her wax has mellowed to a uniform cool rather deep pink over the years, wax being a material prone to the depredations of time and weather and temperature, all of which we have in Maryland in abundance, the latter two in particular. This rather hothouse coloring doesn’t affect her good looks: she’s a truly exquisite doll, with insightful modeling. Those of us who collect wax understand and are sympathetic to its properties: both the truly skin-like realism to be found in wax sculpture and the fact that, depending on which wax is used (there were several different kinds of wax available to doll makers, each having its own properties) it can change color, rather alarmingly and sometimes, fade, crack, etc. The Pierotti family came to England in the seventeen hundreds from Italy, for although the English are credited with being the inventors of wax dolls, the Italians started, with the French following the fashion for wax portrait models. From there, as is typical in the doll world, the portrait waxes morphed into dolls, and thereafter, the English led the way. There are ﬁne English wax dolls to be found, from the Montanari family, Lucy Peck, Meech and others, but my personal favorites, perhaps because they are frequently portrait dolls to which I have such a strong response are the Pierotti’s. Their wonderful ability to achieve a speaking likeness in doll form never ceases to amaze and delight me, while their ﬁne work is humbling, so marvelous is their ability in portraiture. Beautiful Mariah, now living in my home and seen by few rather than by many, seems to be happy here. She still has that slightly melancholy look, but her whole affect seems cheerier, as she’s been much admired, especially by non-doll people, who never would have gone to the latelamented Mary Merritt museum and I’m cheerier, because she’s mine! So, now you have the full story of Maree and Jen’s excellent adventure, and if you want to see the portrait, it’s on my website - www.jenniferkohnmurthaportraits.com

Learning About American-Made Dolls

by Ursula R. Mertz Photos by Christopher Partridge

e was on my wish list for a long time. I had first seen an illustration of the Raggedy Man in Coleman’s Encyclopedia, Vol. II. His kind face seemed ready to break into a smile. I definitely liked him. The Coleman’s related that he had been created in the image of a character in a children’s poem by James Whitcomb Riley. I next encountered the Raggedy Man when doing research on early Horsman dolls. He was illustrated and described in a Horsman catalogue from circa 1915. The catalogue copy described him as follows: “The Raggedy Man. The Kind Farm Hand. Made famous by James Whitcomb Riley’s poem, and loved by all children. By License from Mrs. L. P. Tucker. The Raggedy Man is in the rig he wore when he ‘worked for Pa,’ brown overalls and sun hat, and bandana neckerchief. His hands are big and strong and his face kind with a twinkle in his eyes.” A Raggedy Man doll finally joined my collection, and I learned from research that Mr. Riley’s poem dealt with a kindly handyman who took time to play with the children of his employer and tell them stories. Their father was a rich businessman who apparently did not have time to spend with his children. When the little boy is asked if he will be a successful businessman like his father, he replies that he is going

The Raggedy Man is 16” tall and shows no markings. A sleeve tag reads as follows: “The Raggedy Man // Trade Mark // Under License from L. P. Turner // MFGD. By E. I. Horsman. Construction: Flared compo head and compo hands. Cloth body and limbs, jointed with inside disks. Original blouse and pants. Replaced cloth shoes. Hat and kerchief missing. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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The Raggedy Man as shown in the ca. 1915 E. I. Horsman catalogue.

to be a handyman. The poem is written in Hoosier dialect. It first appeared in the December 1890 issue of Century Magazine and became a children’s favorite. In creating the Raggedy Man, Horsman spared no expense. Quite often, when offering a doll representing a famous image or person, doll makers, including Horsman, would copy only the distinctive outfit and use some doll they already had in stock. The catalog copy mentioned his big and strong hands. Sure enough, a pair of nice, large hands was especially created for Raggedy Man. Why would Horsman have a special head and hands sculpted to create a doll in the image of – not a real person, but of a character from a children’s poem? I decided to do some research on James Whitcomb Riley and his poem and find out why both might have been so famous around 1915. Mr. Riley was born on October 7, 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana, a small village on the then Western frontier. His father was a lawyer and politician. He named his second son after then Indiana’s governor, James Whitcomb. Besides being a housewife, his mother wrote poetry and was the storyteller of the family. Apparently, Mr. Riley did not do well in school and would not become a lawyer as his father had wished. He tried his luck at various trades such as house and sign painting. At one time he joined a group of men that sold patent medicines. At about age 26, he started writing poems in Hoosier dialect and submitted them to newspapers. He did not make a lot of money with his poems right away and, together with other artists, joined reading tours during which he presented his poems. Little by little his writings and presentations brought him fame and riches. It was said that Mr. Riley’s quaint use of Hoosier dialect, his cheerful and whimsical sense of humor, and an intimate understanding of life in the Midwest resonated with people. Eventually, his poems were published in book form, and by the early 1890’s Mr. Riley was a best selling author, earning a steady income from royalties, two of his most notable publications being “Rhymes of Childhood (including Raggedy Man)” and “Old-Fashioned Roses.” In 1897, Mr. Riley’s publisher suggested that he have his collective works issued, which eventually totaled sixteen volumes. This was completed in 1914. It was very unusual at that time for a living writer to have his collective works published. At about the same time, Universities began offering him

Portrait of Mr. Riley in 1913 Children honor Riley on Riley Day, 1913. 50

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Postage stamp issued in 1940 to commemorate James Whitcomb Riley

Statue of Mr. Riley on courthouse lawn in Greenfield, Indiana.

honorary degrees (Yale, The University of Pennsylvania, Wabash college and Indiana University.) In 1912, Mr. Riley recorded readings of some of his most popular poems, sold by Edison Records and in the same year the governor of Indiana instituted October 7, the poet’s birthday, as Riley Day. By 1915-1916, the day was celebrated nationally. As we can see, by around 1915, Mr. Riley’s fame and popularity had spread far and wide and would explain why the Horsman Company offered a first class quality Raggedy Man doll for sale. It is not clear if Horsman used a book illustration as a guide in the creation of their doll’s head. Earlier pictures show the Raggedy Man with a mustache or even full beard. The James Whitcomb Riley Reader, copyright 1915, and illustrated by Ethel Franklin Betts, shows a Raggedy Man without facial hair that could have been used in creating the doll’s head. In summing up Mr. Riley’s importance, I would like to quote historian Elizabeth Van Allen (wikipedia.org) as follows: “Riley was instrumental in helping form a Midwestern cultural identity. Before the 1880’s, the Midwestern United States had no significant literary community and was largely shaped by the cultural influences of other regions of the United States. The works of the Western Association of Writers, most notably Riley and Wallace, helped create the Midwest’s cultural identity and create a rival literary community to the established eastern literati. For this reason, and the publicity Riley’s work created, he was most commonly known as the ‘Hoosier Poet’.” James Whitcomb Riley died at age 66, on July 22, 1916. It was reported that his death shocked the nation and made front-page headlines in major newspapers. For ten hours he lay in state at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. Thirtyfive thousand people filed past his bronze casket, and lines miles long had to be turned away after that. He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis. It is said that on his death, President Woodrow Wilson sent a note to the family. In 1999, Greenfield, Indiana, his birthplace, celebrated his 150th birthday. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org

A drawing by Ethel Betts from “The James Whitcomb Riley Reader,” by Charity Dye. The book offered suggestions for the observance of Riley Day. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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by Jennifer Craft-Hurst

Photographs by Jennifer Craft-Hurst

The Arizona Doll and Toy Museum

The Rosson House in Heritage Square

n the shadow of the gracefully turreted Victorian Mansion now known as The Rosson House, nestled amongst the museums and 5-star restaurants of central Phoenix’s Heritage Square, sits a small, unassuming turn-of-the-century red brick cottage. What is housed inside the charming bungalow is truly a gem in this desert setting. In 1988 the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum was founded by a group of doll club volunteers who sought to share their passion with the public. Originally featuring the rotating collections of doll club members, the museum eventually grew to house a wonderful permanent collection. The credit for this amazing growth must be given in part to the late Inez McCrary, who served as curator of the museum for over 20 years. Upon entering the adorable cottage, the visitor follows the circular floor plan of the home as it leads through a basic historic timeline of European and American dolls. The first room, the old front parlor, hosts a bevy of French and German beauties from the mid to late-1800s. The oldest doll in the collection is a wonderful Milliner’s Model from 1830. Her uniqueness comes from her rare diminutive size of only nine and one half inches high. On the opposite end of the height scale is a magnificently large, size 10 (29”) Portrait Jumeau fashion doll in her original wedding attire, standing tall above her smaller siblings.

24” Kestner Hilda in 1890s pram with reproduction Bru Mannequin in antique gown. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Right: French “Loterie” from 1877. This would have been offered in a Parisian Etrennes catalogue.

All original 1800s wax doll from the Coleman’s Costume book. One of several Mott Family miniature room boxes originally displayed at Knott’s Berry Farm in the 1950s.

Curator Kathy Lanford discussing French dolls with a group of school children.

The former dining room of the cottage is home to everything from 1930s felt Lenci dolls to a wonderful all original Kewpie wedding party. A fantastic large dollhouse, a French Lotto game, and magniﬁcent German room boxes from the 1890s complete the display. What was the kitchen pantry now houses an ever-changing modern collection, focusing on toys from the 1930s through the 1960s. In this room, Shirley Temple shares space with GI Joe! Displayed in a prominent position in the hallway is a wonderful wax beauty that was originally presented in the Coleman’s Collectors Book of Doll Clothes 1700-1929. Each item of clothing on this lovely 23-inch girl is marked Anne Phillips//Nov 8, 1869. Her phenomenal costume with soutache trim was obviously the work of loving hands. Undoubtedly the most popular exhibit in the museum is the schoolroom, located in one of the cottage’s bedrooms. This is a wonderful recreation of a 1910 schoolhouse, complete with a china head teacher and German bisque students. The dolls are displayed as if they are hard at work in typical school activities of the day. Some, perhaps the teacher’s pets, already have their hands raised in anticipation of the teacher’s question, while others cower at their desks, perhaps fearing welldeserved punishment from the strict teacher.

Below: French Salon with 8” Simon and Halbig doll and Kestner AllBisque doll.

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A room sized display depicts a 1911 schoolroom with German bisque dolls posing as students.

Another popular exhibit is the Dress Shop and Sweet Shop from the original collection of Knott’s Berry Farm of the 1950s. The boxed miniature rooms were made by the Mott Family and contain everything from tiny dress forms and hats, to miniature glass bottles filled with “sweets” and “medicines.” Mrs. Mott recalled the difficulty in finding feathers for the miniature hats. Eventually, she sought out fly-fishing feathers to create the proper dimension in the millenary shop. This wonderful glimpse into history brings a smile on nearly every visitor’s face. A visit to the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum should be a must on every doll collector’s itinerary when visiting the Phoenix area. Although small in stature, it is certainly a collection built with love. The current curators obviously enjoy their positions and delight in sharing their knowledge with everyone from school groups to fellow collectors alike.

Size 10 Portrait face Jumeau Fashion Doll (late 1860s)

1890s German Room Box All original Kewpie wedding party

MUSEUM INFORMATION:

Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun. noon - 4 pm The museum will be closed the week of UFDC convention and will not re-open until after labor day (ﬁrst week of September). Adults: $3 Children: $1 Gift Shop Available Heritage Square: 602 East Adams Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-253-9337

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Bath, England Hosts Doll Show by Margaret Kincaid

he ﬁrst Bath show put on by Heather Bond and Lynne and Michael Roche was really fabulous. It took place on June 18th and 19th at the historic Landsdown Grove Hotel. Bath is an easy trip of an hour and a half out of Paddington Station London. When my friend Hinako and I arrived it was a bright, sunny day and the ancient city glowed. The hotel sits above the city on a hill; in the early 19th century it was considered the grandest hotel in town. We still enjoyed the spacious rooms for our events. They had various activities planned for Saturday including an open house at doll artist Lynne Roche’s studio. The American Museum was open and there was a listing of the historic sites in Bath and their open hours. At 5:30 there was an informative lecture on Jules Nicholas Steiner by Barbara Spadaccini Day with pictures and her original research. Of course after this everyone wanted to see Steiner dolls. We had drinks and got to meet the collectors and dealers before dinner. With about 90 people there were lots of friends to talk to. Countess Maree Tarnawska gave the opening talk welcoming us to the dinner and talking about her experiences and adventures as a collector and dealer. Maree and her husband Bob Morgan were visiting England from their home in South Carolina. We had dinner in an elegant ballroom looking out on the gardens. Everyone had their name at their place; a lot of thought went into placing guests in congenial groupings. American collector, Susan Dossiter sat with Heather Bond and Rex. Hinako and I sat with Lynne and Michael Roche and Barbara our speaker. Many of us had never met before. Lee Gotch from Bonhams, organized a great game where each table was divided into teams to answer questions about doll history. The questions were hard! In the end we totted up our answers and the top two teams won a catalog subscription to Bonhams. By the end of the game we all had become friends. The next day the dealers all got up early and set up our booths. There were two salesrooms and about 14 dealers. The beautiful rooms dated from the early 1800’s and were light and airy. At 10 am we opened up and there was a very pleasing rush. Michael Roche manned the ticket booth all day. We were very busy until mid afternoon and we packed up at 4:00. Heather had asked us dealers to bring good dolls from our personal collections. 56

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Maree Tarnowska

Maureen Lusted

Lynne and Michael Roche

Margaet Kincaid

Lynne Roche shared space with co-promoter Heather Bond.

Yvonne Kilshaw

Dave Barrington

Exceptional dolls were on display and the customers were very excited to see so many rare dolls for sale. Of course Heather had rare and beautiful dolls and collectors clustered around her booth. Maree had shipped a number of fabulous fashions and early wooden dolls. The Hardings had a booth with their beautiful dolls very well displayed. Yvonne Kilshaw was next to me with her wonderful miniatures and accessories. Whenever I had a moment I went back to look for more little treasures. Gisela and David Barrington were on my other side. He had lovely dolls and was busy all day. Lynne had an exceptional display of her work; she was selling some of the ﬁrst in her series of dolls from previous years and newest creations. Teddy Bear’s Picknik, Elske and Peter Van de Putte, had a large booth with Steiff and European artists.

Jane Jones

In the other room there was Jane Jones with her best dolls. Maureen Lusted had a fabulous display of her merchandise set up in the front window. Lynne’s friend Sylvia Owen manned the booth with wonderful early fabrics from a local shop Antique Textiles. Sue Ralp, a costume designer, was theer making hats for dolls; she makes fabulous ensembles for dolls. EJ was there; he is a friend of Lynne’s and he makes magical little dolls representing characters from history fiction or his imagination. Hinako and I finished the day by visiting Lynne and Michael at their home and then we had a very convivial dinner with them at their favorite pub. This was the first time Lynne and Heather had put on a show. Those of us who were lucky enough to be there hope it will be the first of many.

Dan Morphy cuts ribbon to launch newly expanded 36,000-sq.-ft. auction gallery

n Tuesday, June 14, Morphy Auctions’ CEO Dan Morphy cut the ribbon to launch his company’s newly expanded 36,000 square foot auction gallery and offices. The expansion project doubles the size of Morphy Auctions’ existing gallery and adds 90 new parking places. Morphy’s full-service auction company – which holds the world record for the highestgrossing single-day antique toy auction of all time (the Steckbeck collection of antique The Morphy Staff at the ribbon cutting ceremony on June 14. Front and center is Dan Morphy mechanical banks, $7.7 million, on Oct. 27, with wife Christine and daughter Haley. 2007) – now ranks among the largest of all eastern U.S. auction houses. The 10-month project has added new executive and staff offices, The jewel in Morphy Auctions’ crown is the stylish new a conference room, three self-contained photography studios, a saleroom with 110 comfortable theater-style seats, a polished black-light room for close-up inspection of auction items, and faux-marble floor, decorative tin ceiling with chandeliers, and additional restrooms. independent climate controls. The room’s purpose-built design The gallery now boasts a fully enclosed loading and unloading enabled the latest telecommunications, wireless technology and dock featuring a hydraulic lift to adjust to truck or van height, acoustics to be installed as the room’s construction progressed. and a 1,000-sq.-ft. holding area for loading and unloading of Immediately adjacent to the saleroom is a sleek and comfortable merchandise. Once inside, goods are placed in the custom-built café with audio-feed capability that enables bidders to monitor 9,000-sq.-ft. storage space with 25-ft. ceiling and museum-quality auction activity as they snack on food from a favorite local eatery, storage rack system. Dave’s Diner of Adamstown, PA. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Do You Have a Mystery Doll ? Can You Help?

y sister obtained this doll at an auction in Louisiana. We couldn’t ﬁnd any markings on it. The clothing is very thin leather; it feels almost like paper . The legs and arms are leather w/stitching going up the back. The feet are covered with leather which resembles moccasins. Leather britches cover from the waist to just below the knees. The head is leather w/moss for hair. There is a leather wrapped around the waist which extends to the back for carrying strips which may be either sugar cane or sticks. She is approximately 8 inches tall and appears to be very old. Any help you can give us would be greatly appreciated. Evelyn Perhaps there is a doll in your collection that you and others have never seen before. Send us a high resolution photo and any information you have to antiquedoll@gmail.com (you may also send a print photo to Antique Doll Collector P.O. Box 39, East Petersburg, PA 17520). If you can identify a mystery doll, write to us at the address or email above.

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Legacy Doll Museum

ary Ann Spinelli will be lecturing on September 23rd at the Legacy Doll Museum 6th and Division in Billings, Montana at 7pm. Her lecture is entitled, “Silhouettes de la Mode, the evolution of doll fashions and the bodies underneath. On September 24th the Legacy Doll Museum will be hosting its 4th annual doll sale at the museum (6th and Division, Billings, Montana from 12pm-5pm. Please go to www.legacydollmuseum.com for more information.

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Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1. - 2. 15 1/2" Bru Jne #4 Bebe, magnificent perfect pale bisque, amber p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, orig. Bru mohair wig, pate & head attachment. Gorgeous ornate FACTORY orig. aqua silk & lace costume, orig. matching hat, undies, socks & orig. "signed" Bru Jne #4 shoes. On her orig. Bru Jne "Chevrot" body, perfect "signed" Bru Jne #4 head & perfect "signed" Bru Jne #4 shoulder plate, bisque lower arms & hands. Desirable molded tongue tip & the BEST of the Bru Jne faces. EXTRAORDINARILY BEAUTIFUL & ALL FACTORY original!! Call or Write for Price 3. - 4. 11" S & H #949, mint bisque, orig. mohair wig, early cl. dome, cl/mo, bulging blue p/w eyes and her orig. mohair wig. She is 100% FACTORY ORIGINAL wearing Fr. stype 1-2 burgundy silk dress, matching hat, orig. shoes, socks & undies, on her orig. early st. wrist S & H body. A great cabinet size & an absolute DREAM!!! $4500. 5. - 6. 22" S & H #1159 Lady Doll, mint bisque, big hazel/brown p/w eyes, fabulous orig. mohair wig in orig. set braided across back, wears magnificent orig. silk dress, undies, fabulous ant. hat & orig. shoes & socks. On orig. desirable great "signed" Jumeau Lady body. Made for the French Market. One of the most beautiful lady dolls I have ever had. OUTSTANDING!!!! $2750. 7. 8 1/2" All Bisque S & H #939, blue sl. eyes, 2 upper early square cut teeth, orig. mohair wig, wearing orig. lace dress, orig. undies & ant. silk hat. On orig. all bisque body, high blue painted socks & painted black 2 strap shoes. Perfect bisque overall, early peg strung & "swivel neck". She is absolutely GORGEOUS and a great large size all bisque!!! $2350. 8. 4 3/4" French All Bisque Barefoot Mignonette, bl. wraparound p/w eyes, immaculate bisque overall, "swivel neck" & orig. mohair wig. Wears beautiful orig. silk & lace dress. On orig. rare barefoot early peg strung body. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! $4200. 9. - 10. 7" Teeny Schmitt Bebe With Trunk, extreme almond shape blue p/w eyes, mint pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & cork pate, wears fabulous orig. silk & lace dress, orig. shoes & socks, matching hat & orig. Fr. dome top trunk & trousseau. Another from my collection!! On orig. compo. st. wrist body w/jointed knees. She couldn't be more BEAUTIFUL!! A real find!!! Only… $8950. 11. VERY RARE 9" Bru Type All Bisque Barefoot Bebe, gorgeous blue p/w eyes, mint bisque overall, orig. mohair wig, magnificent ant. Fr. silk & lace dress, great ant. Fr. hat, ant. undies. On orig. perfect early peg strung all bisque body w/blush in all the right places & rare bare feet & a "swivel neck". Desirable molded Bru Type tongue tip. Looks "exactly" like a tiny Bru. Extremely RARE doll. Has been mine for over 20 years. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! $16,500. 12. 6 1/4" S & H #949 Pouty, perfect bisque, blue p/w eyes, fabulous orig. mohair wig. Wears gorgeous orig. silk & lace dress & ant. Fr. hat. On orig. compo. body w/jointed knees, painted shoes & socks. Closed pouty mouth the most 8 adorable girl in a rare teeny size. PRECIOUS!!! $2975. 13. - 14. 13 1/2" Earliest Mark Portrait #3/0 Bebe, immaculate pale bisque, early wraparound threaded blue p/w eyes, orig. mohair wig, pate, orig. head coil intact. FACTORY orig. from hat to shoes. Pink silk & lace dress, very ornate w/Fr. watch attached, orig. undies, orig. Portrait Jumeau shoes w/rosettes & matching orig. hat. On orig. 8 ball st. wrist Portrait Jumeau body. First Series Portrait Jumeau with the most AMAZING face!!! Priced great at Only…$29,500.

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1-3. 14 1/2" F.G. fashion young lady, near mint in orig. costume and presentation box. Everything, incl. wig, leather body, organdy gown and veil, nearly untouched! $3850. 4-5. 5" Post Civil War china and molded bonnet frozen Charlotte infant, crisp and all orig. with vintage war effort pin. $595. 6. Miniature wooden loom for your doll house. 6 1/4" tall. $345.

Exhibiting: September 10 - Angels Attic De-acquisition Sale, Santa Monica CA, Angels Attic Museum September 24 - Legacy Doll Museum Doll Show, Billings MT, Legacy Doll Museum Visit us at: www.maspinelli.com • e-mail: nellingdolls@gmail.com

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Pretty little 7 1/2" all bisque closed mouth Kestner in a wonderful Presentation Box. $5600

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Important: We need your old address and your new. The Post Office does not forward magazines. Call 1-888-800-2588 or write to us at: P.O. Box 239, Northport, NY 11768.

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A once in a lifetime opportunity for the collector of early dolls is exemplified by this sublime, twenty-seven-inch, German Tuck Comb Wooden from the Grodner Tal. Details include noble features that retain entirely original paint. Of special note are the golden eyes with painted striations, all highlighted by original delicate lashes and brows, fanciful curls that brush her cheeks and pierced ears with gilded, wooden, drop earrings. The incredible carved wood hairstyle includes a spectacular gilded hair comb. On a marvel of a jointed wood body that is fitted with red painted slippers, she owns an assortment of fabulous hand stitched gowns in a variety of materials, and all fashioned in the empire taste. Plus, there are bonnets that flatter the fashions. Please do not hesitate, we believe this choice doll is worthy of display within the finest doll museums or private collections. $28,000.

September 2011 Volume 14, Number 8

CHIFFONNETTE’S SEASIDE COSTUME by Sylvia Mac Neil A popular ensemble fashionable at the seaside in the early 1860’s was one executed in the manner of Garibaldi, named after the Italian patriot and his “Redshirts.”

SCHLAGGENWALD CHINAS PART 1 by Susan Moore

UFDC 2011 NATIONAL SALESROOM ANAHEIM, CA

About The Cover

In the early 1860’s the belles of society adopted costumes in a masculine style, one of the styles inﬂuenced by the famed Garibaldi Redshirts. Sylvia Mac Neil did extensive research for this article, studying antique clothing, auction catalogues, ladies’ books of the mid-nineteenth century and the little known “Cendrillon” magazine, ﬁrst published in 1850. She shares source material, antique doll costumes in the Garibaldi fashion and Chiffonnette at the seaside, modeling an ensemble inspired by an original doll dress.

JEAN RAY’S ARTIST DOLLS

EFFANBEE’S POPEYE AND FRIENDS

by Dominique Pennegues Meet Lily, an elegant cloth doll by the French artist Jean Ray, in the collection of the Musée de la Poupée Paris. 6

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by Don Jensen Introduced by the company in 1935, Popeye was soon followed by his Thimble Theatre companions, each a prized collectible in today’s market.

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JULY 23-27 NATIONAL DOLL FESTIVAL

For many years, some collectors have credited a group of glazed-porcelain shoulder heads to an unnamed English porcelain factory. The author follows in the footsteps of the late Margaret Hartshorn and discovers important new information about the Schlaggenwald porcelain factory.

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THE PHILADELPHIA DOLL MUSEUM

by Jennylou Hamilton Schoelwer A small museum with a very large goal, the Philadelphia Doll Museum teaches black history through dolls.

2nd Annual

BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT!

Any Fine Quality Doll on this page is priced at $495… or LESS! Many in original clothes!

Call 1-212-787-7279 for information! P.O. Box 1410 • NY, NY 10023

Book Review THE NORCOTE SALEROOMS BURFORD ROAD, NORCOTE, CIRENCESTER, GLOS, GL7 5RH

SINGLE OWNER TOY SALE

The contents of The Park House Toy and Collectors Museum, Stow-on-the-Wold, in the heart of the Cotswolds

Thursday 29th September, 2011

To include dolls, teddy bears, tin plate & die cast toys, Pelham & other puppets, lead & other metal ﬁgures, dolls houses & dolls furniture, prams, trains, games, puzzles, Meccano, dolls clothes, other textiles and linen & various other toys. Commencing at 10:30am • Viewing: Wednesday 28th September 10:30am - 8pm and morning of the sale from 8am. Further details from the auctioneers: Tel: 01285 646050 Fax: 01285 652862 Email: ﬁneart@mooreallen.co.uk The Catalogue is available on the web from 5th September & by post at a charge of £7 plus postage

Jan Foulke’s Guide to Dolls A selection of Bears

Three of many wax dolls

A selection of toys

A selection of cloth dolls

A selection of various Dinky and Corgi toys

A selection of Porcelain headed dolls

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A selection of tin plate toys

A Pelham puppet theatre (one of three in the sale from a large collection of Pelham puppets)

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ou would expect a doll price guide to be informative, but beautiful? That’s hardly a word used to describe a compilation of data on antique and modern dolls. Yet Jan Foulke’s newly published Guide to Dolls is a joy to look at, with outstanding design, photography and gorgeous examples of dolls from important collections. Jan Foulke has authored 16 editions of the Blue Book of Dolls & Values, commonly referred to by collectors as the “bible.” This new illustrated reference is the easiest to follow and the most informative for new as well as advanced collectors and dealers. In the forward sections, the author provides valuable information on condition, bodies, clothing and originality, reproductions, visual appeal, selling and buying at auction. Also of note at the beginning of the antique and vintage section, she provides a valuable listing of how much a speciﬁc ﬂaw or damage should affect the value of the doll. After all, these are antiques and dolls were generally played with so it is normal to expect some wear and aging. A user-friendly index to dolls and mold numbers is also provided. Nearly one-third larger than the last edition printed in 2006 and including some 500 top quality photographs in beautifully designed layouts, this new volume was well worth the wait. Soft cover, 288 pages. $26.95 Order from www.jansdollbook.com

Auction Gallery

Auction Preview: Ladenburger Announces Three Day Auction October 6th – 8th

giant three-day auction presented by Ladenburger, October 6th through the 8th, offers something for everyone. Along with an important array of tin toys and trains and Schoenhut circus toys, they offer an impressive collection of early dolls house furnishings, plus shops, kitchens and dollhouses. Just in time for the holidays are antique holiday decorations. Antique dolls range from early chinas, German characters, French bebes and fashions to Kathe Kruse models. All this plus an array of teddy bears and cloth toys by famous makers Steiff and others. Two giant catalogs are available and the auction can be seen on their website www. spielzeugauktion.de beginning three weeks prior to the sale.

Highlights from Theriault’s Summer Auction

heriault’s annual summer auction, held in Anaheim, CA, offered a wide variety of dolls and toys from ranging from an important collection of French dolls and German characters to affordable soft toys and a one person collection of early Raggedy Ann’s. It was standing room only for this one day sale (although seating opened up when the hot fudge sundaes were delivered). We have always marveled at the beautiful displays of dolls and learned from Florence Theriault that dolls are staged back in Annapolis and photographed in position which facilitates setting up for the auction. Prices shown below do not include the buyer’s premium.

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In the foreground, a rare brown French art character by Van Rozen dressed as a Marquis, 14 inches, $20,000. The large French musical automaton “Flower Seller” by Gustav Vichy, brought $27,000.

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18” Jumeau on Wood Body Articulated Body #4, blue paperweight eyes, c/m, pierced ears, original cork pate, mohair wig, articulated hips, knees, elbows, shoulders & wrists $9195.00

17” SFBJ 60 all original in Scottish kilt, brown mohair wig, greatly detailed costume $695.00

19” C/M 1910 Pouty Heubach #6970, fabulous blue sleep eyes, HH wig, antique dress, undergarment, socks & red shoes w/ pom poms, from original owner, great molding $3150.00 5” Schuco Mohair Perfume Bear with glass vial, some wear on lower body & legs, great face $275.00 Now $200.00

7” Goebel Googlie P12-0X, eyes to right side, molded blue ribbon with bow, 5 piece body with painted tan slippers, really adorable holding Steiff bird 13” Steiff Ofﬁcer in green-gray $725.00 felt uniform with red trim and brass metal buttons, cap w/ leather brim, mohair hair & mustache, glass eyes, brown leather boots, sword, few holes on face $1495.00 12” Steiff Solider in greengray felt uniform w/ 16 brass buttons, cap w/ red trim w/ tan leather boots & belt w/ holder for dagger $1695.00

9” Kunlenz dark black doll w/ stationary black eyes, 5 piece body, red painted slipper shoes & cream stockings, original black mohair wig $595.00

10 ½” Mdvani by BillyBoy of Paris, Basic Dress Up Able Mdvani, #3159 March 1st, 90, black foundation, Alexandre de Paris human hair wig, brass shoes, blue earrings, w/box, sleeve & instruction sheet $895.00 10 ½” Dheei by BillyBoy of Paris, tagged yellow silk top, Alexandre de Paris human hair wig, top left arm professionally repaired, w/box & sleeve $495.00

22” Shirley Temple all original in tagged 1934 “Stand Up & Cheer” red & white dress, combination, socks & center snap shoes, pin & box (as is), very slight crazing $850.00 13” Shirley Temple all original in tagged 1935 “Curly Top” pink & white dress, combination, socks & center snap shoes & pin, very slight crazing, slight lifting by mouth $550.00

12” Af Am K * R, L SH 30, brown sleep eyes, original bj body, antique red challis dress $695.00 26” CM Kestner K – 14, blue sleep eyes, original pate, mohair wig, beautiful bj body, fabulous antique straw hat $2650.00 Now $2395.00

24” 1850 Kestner Brown eyed pink luster china on original cloth body, center part hair style w/ sausage curls, wears antique green plaid silk dress, corset and antique underclothes, leather boots $995.00

4 1/2” All Original S & H Parian with jointed head, arms & legs, blue painted eyes, amethyst glazed boots, mohair wig $695.00

16” Gotz Sasha Series w/ fabulous brown eyes, blonde hair, brown corduroy dress and pants, white shoes & socks $795.00

#1182 Walk Lively Barbie 1971, mint NRFB, red top, pants and shoes, tan belt, yellow purse, walker stand $225.00 #1184 Walk Lively Ken 1971, mint NRFB, blue knit top, plaid pants, shoes and walker stand $185.00 #993 Sophisticated Lady 1963-64, 28” S & H “Santa” mint NRFB, fabulous pink taffeta 1249, brown sleep dress, rose velvet coat, crown, eyes, peaches & cream gloves, pink necklace and shoes complexion, beautiful $545.00 ball jointed body, #787 Tuxedo mint NRFB, jacket, original leather shoes pants, shirt, cummerbund, corsage, $1295.00 bowtie, shoes & socks $225.00 HOPE TO SEE YOU AT #983 Enchanted THE FOLLOWING SHOW: Evening 1960-63, mint NRFB, pink satin dress, fur stole, Gaithersburg, MD gloves, earrings (as The Eastern National Antique is), necklace, shoes $345.00 to Modern Doll Show

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12” AM 323 blue eyed Googlie on 5 piece toddler body, blonde mohair wig, left thumb chipped $995.00 3 ½” Steiff 1960’s Golden Mohair Teddy Bear, black bead eyes, no button $200.00

36” A M 390 size 16, blue sleep eyes, repainted ball jointed body $695.00 17” #352 A M, blue sleep eyes, o/m w/ 2 teeth, cloth body w/ celluloid hands $350.00

Barbie & Ken Little Theater Costumes 1964 – Mint NRFB #0772 The Prince, jacket, collar, pants / tights, cape, slippers, hat (jewel loose in box), pillow w/ spike heel “glass” slipper $495.00 #0872 Cinderella, yellow ball gown, crown w/ veil, “glass slippers”, gloves, rag dress, broom & brochure, (cello torn at right) $595.00 #0873 Guinevere, blue velvet gown, red gauntlets, slippers, head covering / crown $225.00 #0773 King Arthur, “‘metal “ top, pants and hood, helmet, red tunic, gold belt, spurs, shield & holder $275.00

Chiffonnette’s Seaside Costume by Sylvia Mac Neil

Guiseppe Garibaldi wears the distinctive red flannel shirt in this popular lithograph. Photo from Wikepedia 18

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Chiffonnette’s distingué seaside costume is made in the Garibaldi style using 19th century materials. The blouse and sash, as well as the band on the skirt, are of red cotton, while the skirt and cape are in black and white striped cotton. All is garnished with bands of hand-embroidered briar stitch of cream-colored silk.

The Garibaldi blouse features a round collar and a placket at the front. It closes with a small, three-holed black button at the neck, and black hooks with thread loops continuing to the waist; the fullness is pleated onto a waistband. Long, ample sleeves are pleated at the shoulders and gathered onto a narrow, folded-back cuff at the wrist, closing with the same style button. The rich trimming of cream embroidery garnishes the blouse at the collar, front placket, and the cuffs.

The voluminous skirt has four double box-pleats at the front, with the remainder gathered, then whipped onto a cotton tape waistband; it closes with a hook and thread loop. A bordering of red is set near the hem, the edges trimmed in briar stitch embroidery. A long sash accompanies the outfit. It is hemmed narrowly along the edges; the short, straight ends are accented with embroidery and raveled into a narrow fringe. A circular cape of black and white stripes set diagonally is edged with bands of red, embroidered to correspond. The jaunty hood terminates in three points which are finished with fanciful, red silk pompon tassels.

A coquetish hat of black straw is trimmed with red ribbons round the crown, accented with a chou of ribbon and a plume of black ostrich feathers. Other choux are tucked under the brim at the sides, with long streamers fluttering behind.

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This outfit is made up in woolen fabric of deep, coffee color and cream stripes and a soft, aqua tone. A long cape in stripes with a pointed hood is a novel addition. The details are somewhat different in this ensemble, but the Garibaldi style is clearly evident. Photos courtesy of Carmel Doll Shop

Another distinctive example…. again, made in the charming combination of aqua and cream woolen fabric. Embroidery is seen on the blouse, but none is evident on the band on the skirt. Photo courtesy of Theriault’s

“Journal des Demoiselles,” January, 1861. “Child’s sailor-suit. ---Little boy. Chemisette of flannel with matching belt, skirt of poplin garnished with a wide bias of taffeta. Gaiters of kid. Russian hat with red pompon.” This Garibaldi style costume is made up in the classic combination of red and white, though some details are a bit different. The blouse features bands on the shoulders and it closes with buttons on the placket. This fringed sash is tied at the right side of the wearer, and there are no evident bands of trim or embroidery. 20

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This drawing, made by the author, is from her extensive research material. It was made while examining the original doll dress, and was the inspiration for Chiffonnetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s costume. Documented artwork such as this, with every detail of design and construction noted, is the ideal for reference.

Here is the original ensemble. Destined to be worn by a Huret or Rohmer, this costume is fashioned of lightweight cream and aquamarine wool. The Garibaldi shirt is decorated in an embroidered briar stitch; the full skirt has a matching band near the hem. A sash is worn across the shoulder for a novel touch. Photo courtesy of Carmel Doll Shop

Clothing for paper dolls also followed the current fashion trends, as seen in this circa 1860s child paper doll from the French magazine, Psyche. The first dress on the left is in the Garibaldi style, featuring the classic red blouse and full skirt of narrow black and white horizontal stripes. A sash is tied in a bow with ends falling just over the band of red set at the bottom of the skirt. Photo courtesy of Sylvia Kleindinst. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Peterson’s Magazine, October, 1861. “DRESS FOR A LITTLE BOY. --- The skirt is of gray cashmere, trimmed with two bands of Solferino colored cashmere, set on with rows of black velvet. The jacket and sash are of Solferino colored cashmere. Gray hat with Solferino colored velvet band and plumes.” Here is another striking color combination, with the vibrant fuchsia color set off by the subtleness of gray. The blouse and sash are trimmed with braid or embroidery. The lad’s wide breeches are visible under his skirt.

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Cendrillon, November, 1862. “CHILDREN’S COSTUMES. No 5. Little boy. --Blouse of cashmere or fine flannel. Pantaloons of fancy cloth.” What a jaunty outfit for a young boy. The classic, red Garibaldi blouse is garnished with black braid on the round collar and front placket. The untrimmed sash is tied in a bow at the side, rather than the usual knot. The fabric of the pantaloons is a narrow black and white stripe, set horizontally. The simple straw mariner’s hat is the perfect finishing touch. Worthy of note is the hat worn by the third figure. It is described as a “Chapeau Garibaldi, garnished with velvet and plumes.” It appears to be a simple toque with a large plume curling coquettishly over the back of her head. Also of interest is the fact that she is wearing a snood under her hat.

Journal des Demoiselles, 1862. “Toilette for a little boy. --- Skirt and blouse in wool muslin or cashmere, the skirt ornamented with a large bias of taffeta or cashmere of another color. Russian hat of Italian straw with a long plume.” Here is a charming variation, this one completely blue, with a red sash and band on the skirt. The blouse is full with a yoke at the back.

Cendrillon, August, 1862. “FASHION PLATE. COSTUME FOR A LITTLE GIRL. --- Hat of straw, garnished with black velvet ribbon and a plume of rose-fuchsine. Mariner blouse in rose-fuchsine woolen fabric, skirt striped white and black. Belt tied behind, garnished with narrow black braid.” This version is quite unusual. Rather than the classic red, a fuchsia color is used. The stripes on the skirt run vertically rather than horizontally, and the sash is tied in a bow at the back. Black braid adds another stylish detail. The costume is quite coquettish in this bright color.

Cendrillon, May, 1862. “CHILDREN’S COSTUMES. Fourth figure. --- Little girl of four years. Net of silk with pearl beads. Chemisette of very lightweight red wool, with black velvet ribbon. White skirt with bands and black velvet ribbon the same as the chemisette.” This stylish Garibaldi costume features two bands of red on the skirt, and is accented with ribbon rather than embroidery.

Godey’s Lady’s Book, September, 1863. “Garibaldi suit, made of magenta merino, trimmed with black velvet.” It is unique and distinctive in a color as bright as magenta. The trim is narrow, black velvet ribbon, and it is used on the unusual, pointed collar and sash with wide, pointed ends. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Godey’s Lady’s Book, February, 1863. “Garibaldi costume for a little boy. A pretty style.” Although there are no details accompanying this illustration, the classic Garibaldi details can be seen in the full blouse, narrow collar and folded-back cuffs, as well as the skirt with a band of coordinating fabric near the hem and the knotted and fringed sash. The short placket, buttoning on the side, is a decided novelty.

Godey’s Lady’s Book, August, 1865. “GARIBALDI SUIT FOR A LITTLE GIRL. The material is oakcolored merino, trimmed with bands of black leather studded with large steel buttons.” The popularity continued, and two years later, Godey’s featured yet another Garibaldi suit. This one is unique with its bands of leather studded with buttons at the neckline and sleeves rather than a rounded collar and cuffs. Leather also trims the shoulders, front yoke and the bottom of the full, box-pleated skirt. A band of leather is set at the waist rather than a sash. 24

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A breathtaking 30-inch World Exposition Lady. Carmel Doll Shop, Carmel, CA. Email: mnd@redshift.com

An impressive Christian Hacker House, 45”t x 44”w x 24”d, $20,000. Sondra Krueger, Forest Ranch, CA. Email: sondkr@sondrakrueger.com

Rare PM, one of two known, $25,000. Mona Borger, Sacramento, CA.

UFDC 2011 National Salesroom • Anaheim, CA PHOTOS COURTESY UNITED FEDERATION OF DOLL CLUBS PHOTOS TAKEN AT THE 2011 UFDC NATIONAL CONVENTION BY KEITH KAONIS

xcitement! Anticipation! A show of this caliber happens only once a year at the annual United Federation of Doll Clubs national convention. This year’s event, held in Anaheim, CA, opened Monday evening July 25th, to an enthusiastic crowd, who according to all reports, made it one of the best shows for dealers in recent years. We always like to bring you highlights of this event as soon as possible, so that those of you unable to attend might enjoy the fantastic offerings.

K * R 107, 22 inches, ex-collection Richard Wright. Rick Saxman, Valley Forge, PA. Email: ricksax@earthlink.net

A display of European cloth dolls included Shirley Temple by Venus. Samy Odin, Paris, France. Email: musee.poupee@noos.fr

Rare peg jointed dolls with ivory heads and hands, 13-1/2 inches, $23,950. Rosalie Whyel, Bellevue, WA. Email: dollart@dollart.com

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14 inch Depose #4 Jumeau, $4,900. Phil May, Ocean Grove, NJ. Email: dollmanofog@aol.com

A rare Steiner B, Dorothy McGonagle, Sudbury, MA. Email: dorothymcgonagle@comcast.net

A beautiful collection of bathing beauties, Gert Leonard, San Dimas, CA. Email: gertleonard@yahoo.com

Gebruder Heubach 7246, $4,995. Fritzi’s Antique Dolls, Yorksville, IL. Email: fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

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Catterfelder Puppenfabrik #207. Ashley’s Dolls, South Whitsett, NC, Email: Billyehb@aol.com

Nancy McCray, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Janet Hollingsworth, Pasadena, CA. Email: jhollwth@pacbell.net

16-inch mystery Fashion with cup and saucer neck, $15,125. Diane Hoffman, Denver, CO. Email: toc@rare-dolls.com

12-inch Kestner, $7650 and size 3 EJ, $6500. Marshall Martin, Folsom, CA. Email: marshallmartin@earthlink.net

German couple, 18 inches, $900. Shirlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dolls, Chesterfield, MO.

Marion Maus, Ellicott City, MD. Email: mmausantiques@gmail.com

French fashion, $8500, 12-inch swivel neck fashion, $1950, bathing beauties, $1750. Jay and Connie Lowe, Lancaster, PA. Email: bigbirds@ voicenet.com

Long face Triste, size 13, $19,500. Sandyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dream Dolls, League City, Texas. Email: skay43@aol.com

R. John Wright, Bennington,VT. Email: rjw@aol.com

Margaret Kincaid, Baltimore, Maryland. Email: margaret.kincaid@gmail.com

21-inch Gibson Girl, Yvonne Baird, Olympia, WA. Email: baird2@comcast.net

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A large Jumeau fashion, $8900. Pam Seifert, San Marino, CA. Email: pjs91108@yahoo.com

23-inch F.G. Irene Randolph, Homer, AK. Email: art@fireweedgallery.com

15 inch F.G block letter, $6995. Teri Foley, Sparks, NV. Email: RRR6@aol.com

Key wind RD, 17-1/2 inches, $4200. Kay Jensen Swagerty, Amador City, CA. Email: klj@goldrush.com

Joan and Lynette Antique Dolls, Carmel, IN. Email: joanlynettedolls@ sbcglobal.net

Collectible Doll Company, Beckie Decker. www.jeannordquistdolls.com

Nut dolls by Loveleigh Novelties, $425 pair. Only at Zonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Redmond, WA. Email: wickhamtodd@ yahoo.com

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A few of the fabulous Father Christmas figures being created by Two Sisters Studios, Ontario, Canada. Lynn Murray, Email: tlcdollshop@aol.com

China with rare hairstyle. Shelia Needle, Oceanside, CA. Email: dollwitch@cox.net

Dorothy Drake, Crossroads. www.dolls4all.com

Sharon and Ed Kolibaba, Sun City West, AZ. Email: Sharon@honeyandshars.com

An outstanding hairstyle for this lovely china priced at $3,199, Sue Kallen, Chula Vista, CA. Email: suelkallen@yahoo.com

10-1/2 inch C Steiner, $9800. Mary Simonton, Hacienda Heights, CA. Email: asimo52537@aol.com

Betty Stepnowski, Medina, OH. Email: dyannaprintz@zoominternet.net

We were taken with this fabulous cigar smoking dog candy container, Fritziâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Antique Dolls, Yorksville, IL. fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

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Schlaggenwald Chinas Part I

by Susan Moore

Special Acknowledgement: I want to thank Mary Krombholz for her many years of friendship, support and help in researching and writing these articles.

2. Haas and Czjzek factory entrance, Horni Slavkov, Previously known as Schlaggenwald. 1. Horni Slavkov, where I went to the Schlaggenwald factory and Loket where I found the dolls in the museum.

4. Museum exhibit Loket, Czech Republic, side view. 3. Museum in Loket. Signage says: Head for a doll Horni Slavkov about 1870.

or many years, some antique doll collectors have credited a group of glazed-porcelain shoulder heads to an unnamed English porcelain factory. The shoulder heads and original bodies are unique, and very little information has surfaced to identify positively these beautiful chinas. Many clues were uncovered by longtime china collector, Margaret Hartshorn, following her trip to Bohemia, which help todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collectors identify the chinas formerly attributed to an unknown English porcelain factory. Margaret wrote two articles describing the dolls made in Schlaggenwald, a town in the Czech Republic. Schlaggenwald has been renamed Horni Slavkov. (Photo 1) Germany lies less than 100 miles from Horni Slavkov

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6. Sample sheet from Schlaggenwald factory, now known as Haas & Czjzek, originally shown in Margaret Hartshorn’s Article, Nov. 2000 in Antique Doll Collector. Note the placement of sew holes on 1274 and well defined shoulder, position of bun, flowers and tendrils in 1273.

(aka Schlaggenwald). In fact, Slavkovsky is the Bohemian name of the forest and mountains surrounding the Haas and Czjzek factory. Margaret’s two articles in Antique Doll Collector are titled “The Museum Hracek, A Far-Away Castle in Czech Republic,” and “What and Where is Schlaggenwald,” Antique Doll Collector. Both articles are full of information relating to the Schlaggenwald porcelain factory, now known as Haas & Czjzak. In “What and Where is Schlaggenwald,” Margaret explains the reason for her trip with the following words: “What is the importance of knowing where this place is? Because many years ago this significant porcelain manufacturing industry in southern Bohemia produced, among other fine porcelain items, some of the finest china shoulder heads sought by collectors today.” I followed in Margaret’s footsteps in 2007 and visited Haas and Czjzak (Photo 2) and finding no information about dolls, continued onto Loket for the night. As any tourist would do, we went to the local Castle Museum in Loket and there found the dolls we sought. (Photos 3, 4, 5) Margaret Hartshorn’s November, 2000 article contains a very important clue to the manufacture of Schlaggenwald chinas, a

9. Marks used on Bohemian china toys, Schlaggenwald (Slavkov) founded in 1792 and successor company, Haas & Czjzek, closed in 2010. Most frequent mark is an impressed S, which is the only mark known to be used on dolls by this company. 7. Compare to # 1274 of sample sheet. Note downward pitch of the head. Doll is marked 25 over S. Hartshorn article, Nov. 2000, Antique Doll Collector.

8. Compare this head to #1273 of the sample sheet. Note flowers and tendrils painted onto the long slender neck and flat defined ear. Mark S over 57. From Hartshorn article, Nov. 2000, Antique Doll Collector.

10. Painted number inside the shoulder plate is believed to be the painter’s identification. Note placement of sew holes like the sample sheet and the flat ears. Collection of Estelle Johnston.

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Haas & Czjzak porcelain factory sample sheet which pictured two shoulder heads, numbered 1273 and 1274. (Photo 6) The Haas & Czjzak porcelain factory, founded in 1792 made the Schlaggenwald shoulder heads quite early and are known to have exhibited dolls’ heads in Vienna in 1845. A group of chinas, identiﬁed as Morning Glories, are well-known products of the Schlaggenwald production. Compare the Morning Glories in picture Photo 7 with the sample sheet noting particularly that the head is pitched down just like #1274 of the sample sheet and Photo 8 is just like #1273 of the sample sheet. Both heads are marked with an incised S. All marked Schlaggenwald dolls have an impressed “S,” often with impressed numbers. (Photo 9) Painted numbers inside the shoulder plate are believed to be the painter’s identiﬁcation. (Photo 10) For further information regarding marks and numbers, see Dec 86/Jan. 87 DOLL READER “China Toys of the 19th Century from Bohemia” by Maskovszky. Although KPM also

11. Morning glories on right side of the head. No marks. Note well defined front of shoulder plate. Collection of Estelle Johnston.

12. Morning glories on the left side of the head. Note flowers are painted onto the neck. Collection of Estelle Johnston.

13. Front view of the same doll. Note thin face and long thin neck. Collection of Estelle Johnston.

14. Position of bun and tendrils is like the sample sheet 1273. Collection of Estelle Johnston.

made Morning Glories, they have a very different broad face and the ﬂowers are on the side of the head and not on the back. (Photos 11, 12, 13, 14) The Coleman’s The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls, Volume Two, contains important information on Schlaggenwald, and the doll-related porcelain products made there. Under the heading Schlaggenwald, the Colemans state: “1793-1939 and later, Schlaggenwald, Bohemia, Lipfert & Haas were owners until 1876 when it became Haas and Czijzek. Various styles of china dolls’ heads of the 1840s-70s have been found with the S mark for Schlaggenwald impressed on the inside of the shoulder. Often the S was made horizontally and near it was a number.”

15. The unpainted head in the museum is like # 1274 of the sample sheet and is noted with blond hair in Coleman’s Encyclopedia, Vol. 2

16. Museum doll heads.

17. This head is identical to the head shown in The “Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls,”Vol. 2, ill. 2296 on page 1034 with a known Schlaggenwald mark. The leather body is identical to the one in ill. 2295. Collection of Mary Krombholz. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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18. Front view of photo 17. Note rosy cheeks and flat ears. Collection of Mary Krombholz.

19. Side view. Note long thin neck. Collection of Mary Krombholz.

The Colemans’ further explain, “Some of the wigged china heads had a black spot for a pate. The shoulders generally had three sew holes in both front and back and the sides were narrow compared with the long front and back. The faces usually had a long patrician look. Some of the heads had morning glory decorations. The decorations were not always painted in multicolors but sometimes the entire hair and decorations were painted black. A few of the heads had molded blond hair.” Photo 15 shows the unpainted head found in the museum. Coleman’s Encyclopedia, Volume 2, shows this same head with notation “China shoulder head made by Schlaggenwald has molded blond hair with bun in back and painted blue eyes and a closed mouth.” The Colemans picture eight examples in Volume 2 including ﬁve bald china shoulder heads and three chinas with molded hair. Compare the doll in photograph Photo 17 with Photo 16, the head found in the museum and also shown in Vol. 2 of the Collector’s Encyclopedia. Picture Photo 19 shows the long thin neck, also seen in the sample sheet. Picture Photo 21 is a close up which shows how the outline above the eye angles up on the outer edge and the two stroke eyebrows. A second example of the dolls shown in Photo 16 from the museum is this lovely lady seen in Photo 22. The head is painted like the boy from Schlaggenwald. The shoulder plate modeling is like the sample sheet and the right eyelid angles up like the one in photograph Photo 21. All of these dolls have wonderful rosy cheeks. It appears, from examples studied, that Schlaggenwald produced glazed porcelain shoulder heads as early as the 1840’s and ceased in the late 1860’s or early 1870’s. BIBLIOGRAPHY:

Antique Doll Collector, Vol . 3, No. 1 & 8

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls, Vol. 2, Dorothy S., Elizabeth A., and Evelyn J. Coleman, 1986. Doll Reader, June/July 1979, Dec.1986/Jan.1987. 38

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20. Wig sew holes are in varying places. Collection of Mary Krombholz.

21. Close up of previous doll. Note outline above the eye angles up on outer edge, particularly on the right side. Also, note two stroke eyebrows. Collection of Mary Krombholz.

22. The head is painted like the boy in photo No. 16 from Schlaggenwald. The shoulder plate modeling and placement is like sample sheet 1273. The outline above the right eye lid angles up like photo # 21 and the rosy cheeks are like the museum dolls. Collection of Christiane Grafnitz.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Christiane Grafnitz, Estelle Johnston, Lee Krombholz, Susan Moore

Jean Ray’s Artist Dolls by Dominique Pennegues

rtist dolls designed by the French artist Jean Ray have been an enigma in the French doll collecting world until a short time ago. Collectors recognized the elegant look of those expensive dolls shown in Parisian major store catalogues from 1917 up to the early 20’s, but nothing was known about Jean Ray himself, and only very little about his dolls. All we knew was that Jean Ray dolls were ﬁrst produced by M.F.J.T. (Manufacture Française de Jouets en Tissu), a French company run by Emile Lang, a milliner who turned to cloth doll making at the beginning of WWI (See See the January 2008 issue of Antique Doll Collector). Collector Emile and René Lang patented cloth dolls as early as 1915 and are mainly known by collectors for their interesting male cloth dolls dressed as soldiers. However, Emile Lang later on also

Nos Enfants (our children). Illustration by Jean Ray for “Le Rire,” 1912. It shows a pregnant mother asking her little girl to agree to go back home because of “the little brother coming.” The little girl agrees, saying that he must not arrive home before them. Note the elegance of the mother and the child. Private collection. France

Lily. Portrait. Painted feature head with fine Thibet wig. 1917. Collection Musée de la Poupée Paris.

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Lily. Profile. Note the sophisticated silk velvet hat, embellished with feathers and white silk.

Lily. Created by Jean Ray and produced by Emile Lang. Molded painted head with all articulated stuffed cloth body. Fine mohair (Thibet) golden blond wig. Note the elegant silhouette with long slim legs and the luxurious clothing composed of a silk velvet coat, matching hat, white rabbit fur top with matching white rabbit fur muff, leather black belt clothing on the front, white leggings with silver metal buttons on the sides and leather black shoes. The coat has a beautiful blue/green silk lining. 36cm. Collection Musée de la Poupée Paris.

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Lily “Unbreakable Artistic doll by by Jean Ray. Lily Little War God Mother.” Velvet costume, feathers and fur. 36 and 42 cm”. Note Jean Ray’s signature, this is a detail very rarely seen on catalogues showing Artist dolls. 1917 Bon Marché catalogue. Private collection. France.

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Le Permissionnaire (soldier on leave). Illustration by Jean Ray for “Fantasio,” 1916.

Lang’s paper Label MFJT (not shown on Lily).

worked as S.F.B.J.’s partner for their cloth doll line, and this allowed S.F.B.J. to claim in their ads from the early 20’s that they owned the exclusivity of Jean Ray artist dolls, as they already did for Francisque Poulbot’s dolls since 1913, both artists being known at the time for their attractive illustrations of children from Paris. About a year ago, a Jean Ray doll was bought and shown at the Musée de la Poupée Paris and this unexpected ﬁnd gave me the opportunity to do more research on Jean Ray himself. Happily, some of the mystery was revealed with the discovery of a 1908 illustration made by the artist for the well known French satirical journal Le Rire. Then, more illustrations signed by Jean Ray were found in Fantasio, both publications being mainly concerned with arts, culture and politics. His work for those magazines appeared together with that of Adolphe Willette and Francisque Poulbot who both had dolls made in the likeness of their drawings.

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Jeunes Classes (young class). Un As en promenade (war hero going for a walk). Illustration by Jean Ray 1917. Note the elegant clothing of the two girls which shows clearly Jean Ray’s connection with Paris Haute Couture. Private collection. France.

Jeunes Classes (young class), Les Poupées Préférées (the favorite dolls). Illustration by Jean Ray for “Fantasio,” 1917. Note: the twin sisters have two dolls dressed in Alsacian and Lorraine costumes. Private collection. France.

Jean Ray doll presented in catalogue “Galeries Lafayette,” 1919. “Unbreakable Artistic head, fashion costume. 32cm.”. Private collection. France Jean Ray doll presented in catalogue ‘Bon Marché 1920 “La Parisienne” by Jean Ray. Unbreakable doll, silk costume, very elegant. 33 cm”. Note: the doll is holding a walking stick, which was one of the male accessories used by Parisian Garçonnes. The top of the sticks was a powder compact, officially used for makeup, but also for another kind of illicit powder. Private collection. France.

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Right: Jean Ray doll presented in catalogue “Galeries Lafayette,” 1920. “Painted head, Thibet wig, silk dress, 32 cm.”. Note : This particular doll was made after Jean Ray’s illustration “Les agnelets” for Art Deco Magazine La Guirlande. Note the “flapper” hair style as well as the unusually simple, easy going clothing, both showing Jean Ray’s political engagement for French women’s freedom. Private collection. France. Far right: Lisette and Gaby. Jean Ray dolls presented in catalogue Galeries Lafayette, 1920. “Lisette. Artistique doll, painted head, fashion costume. 35 and 40 cm.”. “Gaby. Artistic doll by Ray. Elaborate fashion elaborate costume, 35 and 45 cm”. Note : Lisette is sold at a cheaper price than Gaby because of her less sophisticated clothing. Private collection. France.

However, by 1919, Jean Ray distinguished himself from Willette and Poulbot by publishing in the luxurious Art Deco fashion periodical, La Guirlande de l’Art et de la Littérature directed by Umberto Brunelleschi. Coming back to Jean Ray’s illustrations for Le Rire and Fantasio, it’s interesting to see how he and Francisque Poulbot, both involved in representing Parisian children in their day-to-day life, before, during, and after the war, had such a different way of showing their own understanding of childhood, both with humour and tenderness, but one with elegance and delicacy, suggesting the innocence of that age, while the other enjoyed provoking, giving to his children of Montmartre knowledge they should not have at their age, including politics and sex, and which on occasion goes a little too far for his work to be shown here. While Jean Ray is charming us by the innocence of his gentle and well educated children, Francisque Poulbot does not hesitate to caricature German children as being despicable, vile and violent so to please his patriotic feelings. His drawings of the “children of the

Jean Ray dolls presented in catalogue “Le Printemps,” 1920. “Unbreakable dolls, beautiful molded heads, fashion costumes”. Private collection. France.

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La Parisienne. Jean Ray doll presented in catalogue “Bon Marché,” 1921. “La Parisienne by Jean Ray. Unbreakable doll, very elegant costume, silk and fur, 32 and 52 cm”. Note: this doll seems to have been the tallest one, all the others are from 32 up to 45 cm. Private collection. France.

Jean Ray’s 1922 satirical illustration for “Fantasio” entitled “ La campagne contre le retour du corset” (campaign against the coming back of corset). This was the time when French women were loosing most of the freedom they had won during WWI, and this illustration tell us once more of Jean Ray’s support, encouraging them to not conform to the traditional role model they had been given, to stay emancipated and fight for the same freedoms as men. In 1922, the French Senate denied women the right to vote and French novelist Victor Margueritte was de-knighted (cast out) by La Legion d’Honneur because of his avant- garde novel “La Garçonne” (the Bachelor Girl), describing the story of a young innocent girl, who, after finding out that her fiancé was having love affairs with other women, decided to live her own life freely, dressed like a boy, with a bobbed haircut and having the same freedom, including in the bedroom. In his illustration, Jean Ray is only showing the nude breast of his elegant young beauty, while the working title of feminist Victor Margueritte’s novel was ‘Toute nue” (all nude). Private collection. France.

La Parisienne. Jean Ray doll presented in catalogue “Le Bon Marché,” 1922. “La Parisienne by Jean Ray. Unbreakable doll, very elegant costume in velvet and fur. 35cm”. Note the similarity of the costume with Lily’s from 1917. although the hat is different, and the coat does not have a belt and has different attachments on the front. Private collection. France. 46

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Paris streets” gives the sad and unjust message that beauty and poverty does not suit, and that children from the working class are somehow ugly, dirty and sexually aware, with no guidance from parents who prefer to drink rather than to work. Francisque Poulbot’s bisque dolls made by S.F.B.J. (mold 239 signed by Poulbot) and Poulbot’s cloth dolls made by Doumka, are both very hard to ﬁnd today. Being such a departure from typical French dolls, parents no doubt hesitated to give such a doll to their young children. No wonder why these dolls are so rare on the doll

Rintintin and Nenette. 1913 vintage photo from Poulbot’s dolls made by SFBJ. Note the better look of the clothing chosen by S.F.B.J. to dress those children from Montmartre. Nenette wears a fine white linen overdress adorned with lace, over a long sleeved dress. Rintintin wears a good cut sailor suit. “L’Art Et l’Enfant,” December 1913. Private collection. France

La Petite Marraine (Little Godmother). Illustration by Jean Ray for Fantasio, 1916. In 1915, Marguerite de Lens, aware of the suffering of soldiers with no family, founded “La Famille du Soldat (The Soldier’s Family), the first organization for War Godmothers and Godfathers, who volunteered to become pen pals and send food and clothing to thousand of soldiers without any contact with loved ones. Soon many more organizations participated. This Jean Ray illustration shows a young girl named Lily, and her little brother Bob, sending a gift to their War Godson. The parcel reads: “Monsieur mon filleul (Mr my Godson), expedit. Lily and Bob. Address : “Au Front” (battle field). Note the doll sitting on the floor, dressed in Alsacian costume. Private collection. France.

Pour Papa (For Daddy). Illustration by Francisque Poulbot for Fantasio, 1916. Note the difference of style between Poulbot and Ray, both drawings show children at the post office: Poulbot’s children are supposed to be from working class families, poorly dressed and sending parcels for their fathers on the battle field. Ray’s children are supposed to be from so-called fortunate families, are elegantly dressed, and send their parcel to an unknown soldier they have adopted as Godson.

market, even though, as adults, their little faces may touch our hearts and bring us to love them. On the other side, Jean Ray dolls are even more elusive to ﬁnd today, but the reason is very different. The quality of the whole doll – the beauty and luxury of the clothing, its elegance – would have pleased every mother and child, but the price they were sold at was totally dissuasive. Also, when studying Lily from Musée de la Poupée Paris, one may see that those dolls were not made to be undressed and were obviously made for ornament only. It would have been very difﬁcult for a child to resist playing with such appealing doll. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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s ’ e e b n a f f E

& Friends by Don Jensen

omic character dolls have been around almost as long as comic strips themselves. Only three years after cartoonist Richard F. Outcault first drew his Yellow Kid in 1894, a Chicago distributor brought out a big-eared doll version of the popular character. After that, dolls modeled on comic strip characters became common. But not for Effanbee, which waited until the late 1920s to bring out its first popular cartoon character doll, Percy Crosby’s Skippy. Skippy’s huge success prompted Hugo Baum, Fleischaker and Baum’s “idea man,” to look for a follow-up comic doll. In 1935, his focus fixed on Popeye, the famous character from Elzie C. Segar’s Thimble Theater Sunday “Funny Papers.” Soon Baum had acquired a license and copyright design to make such a doll. Today, most are familiar with Popeye the Sailor Man, with his squinty look and his dependency upon spinach to keep him “strong at da finich.” And surely, back in 1935, comic strip Popeye was even more famous! Cartoonist Segar had launched the Thimble Theater cartoon strip in 1919, populating it with skinny Olive Oyl and her now long-forgotten family members: brother, Castor, father, Cole and uncle, Lubry Kent Oyl. Popeye, himself, didn’t join the Thimble’s troupe until a decade later – 1929 – but he soon took on the starring role. By the time Hugo Baum took notice six years later, Popeye was a genuine comic leading man. Interestingly, though Fleischaker and Baum primarily was a composition doll company, it did have some experience with cloth dolls such as its Kali-Ko Kate. And cloth was the medium Baum chose for Effanbee’s Popeye. In its promotional Patsytown News, a free publication sent to the many thousands of little girls who had become members of the Patsy Doll Club, Effanbee introduced Popeye as “a big doll, 16 inches tall.” The strikingly realistic doll has the cartoon sailor’s familiar jut-jawed face, with baggy nose and applied ears. He has one painted eye, the other seemingly shut in a squint. His head is topped with a blue-billed white sailor’s cap. 50

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Tagged Olive and Popeye. Fifteen-and-a-half-inch Olive. Popeye is all cloth, except for his attached compo shoes. Swee’pea no longer has a tag, but clearly was part of the Effanbee series.

Comic drawing of Eugene the Jeep

His prominent biceps, “tattooed” with a pair of anchors, are well displayed by his short-sleeved navy middy with blue-piped red collar and cuffs and three white buttons. Sometime before production began, Effanbee apparently changed its mind about Popeye’s trousers. Early advertising describes them as black with red trimmings. But every doll the author has seen wears white dungarees. Popeye’s black shoes are his only composition parts. Effanbee’s doll is marked only with an unusual cardboard hangtag shaped like a crate of spinach. In one 1935 issue of Patsytown News, Popeye is portrayed as a hero, saving another Effanbee doll, Ann Shirley, from a big, bad teddy bear. Another issue shows him watching hundreds of spitting images come off Effanbee’s production line. In that mini strip, clearly not actually drawn by cartoonist Segar, an amazed Popeye utters his famous exclamation, “Blow Me Down!” Though his comic strip predecessor, Skippy had been much more popular with children, seemingly Popeye did well enough in toy and department stores to warrant Hugo Baum’s faith in him. Because of his cloth construction, though, relatively few have survived the more than seven decades since. Effanbee’s Popeye is a rare doll today. The same can be said -- in spades -- about three of Popeye’s Thimble Theater comic strip companions -- Olive Oyl, Swee’pea and Jeep – that Effanbee introduced next. By far, the rarest of the trio Is Popeye’s friend, Jeep, a strange cartoon creature from the “Fourth Dimension.” Jeep – his not widely remembered real name was Eugene -looked vaguely like a spotted yellow dog, friendly and with the inability to tell a lie. During WWII, GIs named their rugged Army vehicles after Jeep. Collectors today are familiar with the Joseph Kallus-designed composition and wood Jeep, made in several sizes by Cameo, but Effanbee’s cloth version is almost totally unknown. To the author’s knowledge, no surviving examples have been found. The doll is known only from a single 1935 advertising photo and brief description. From that description, we know that Effanbee’s version was 14 inches tall and was made of a “soft, long-wearing material. . . yellow with red spots and nose.” He had a heart-shaped cardboard hangtag identifying him as Jeep, an Effanbee product. “He’s everybody’s lucky charm!” the company’s promotion caption asserted. Almost as rare today is Effanbee’s Olive Oyl. Only a few are known to exist. As a comic character, Olive dates back to the beginning of the Thimble Theater – much later renamed, simply, Popeye -- newspaper strip. By the early 1920s, she had evolved into a homely, skinny “ﬂapper.” With Popeye’s appearance in 1929, she threw over her “lounge lizard” boyfriend, Harold Hamgravy, setting her sights instead on the rough-and-tumble Sailor Man. Contrary to popular assumption, in Segar’s comic strip, Olive never became Mrs. Popeye, and, in fact their relationship was very much off and on. It seems Olive, particularly in the ‘30s animated versions, had a ﬁckle streak, often attracted to the brutish Bluto, Popeye’s arch rival. While it can be assumed that Effanbee’s Olive Oyl also dates to about 1935 or 1936, she seems to have never appeared in the company’s advertising. Unlike Popeye, Olive has a rubber head and neck on a cloth body. She has a prominent molded nose and a corresponding horn-like bun on the back of her black molded hair. At 15.5 inches, she is just a bit shorter than Popeye. She wears a frumpy red and white polka dress with a large Peter Pan type collar. And like Popeye, she is marked only with a cardboard

Rare photo from 1935 “Patsytown News” is the only known image of Effanbee’s cloth Jeep, a dog-like comic creature from the “Fourth Dimension.”

Creator of Popeye and the other comic characters, cartoonish E. C. Segar.

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tag, though hers is a traditional Effanbee gold heart with her name and maker. Perhaps the most mysterious of Effanbee Thimble Theater quartet is Swee’pea. He, too, was never advertised by Fleischaker and Baum. In Segar’s strip, the orphaned infant is abandoned at Popeye’s door in 1933, and he adopts the child as his “boykid.” The baby is officially christened Scooner Seawell Georgia Washenting Christiffer Columbia Daniel Boom, but mercifully is shortened to Sweet Pea, which Popeye contracts as Swee’pea. In the 1980 live-action film adaptation of Popeye, starring Robin Williams, Olive scoffs at the name, saying it “sounds ridiculous.” Popeye retorts, “Well, what were YOU going to call him? Baby Oyl?” The only known existing Swee’pea doll is completely unmarked. Presumably its original hangtag was lost long ago. The doll is identifiable only by his construction similarities to Effanbee’s tagged Olive. Swee’pea is all cloth, except for his rubber mask face. He is about 9 inches tall in his permanent sitting position. He wears a long-sleeved red sateen sacque with white lace collar and cuffs, from which his cloth mitten hands protrude. He also has a ruffled white organdy baby bonnet. Fleischaker and Baum’s brief mid-1930s excursion into the mostly cloth comic character dolls seemingly ended after Popeye and his three companions. They all were gone from the line before 1938. Comic drawing of Swee’pea

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July 23-27 National Doll Festival he twenty-fourth annual National Doll Festival was held at the Anaheim at the Sheraton Park Hotel, just a short walk from the UFDC convention hotel. The close proximity attracted an even bigger than usual crowd. It was a show not to be missed with quality antique doll dealers from around the globe presenting antique and vintage dolls, doll supplies, teddy bears, doll accessories and artist dolls. It is always the perfect opening to the best “dolly week”of the year.

17 inch K * R 112, $12,500. ABC Dolls, Simi Valley, CA. Email: asac@pacbell.net Incised Jumeau $5800 (left) and an early Jumeau bebe, $7650. Judy Lofall, Poulsbo,WA. Email: lofallsdolls@comcast.net

A lovely pale bisque Schmitt, 17 inches, $18,000. Jeanne Burke, Ben Lomand, CA. Email: dolls4mom@aol.com

Holly’s Dollies, San Diego, CA. Email: hhepworth@aol.com

Retaining its vivid coloring and pristine original condition, this large early wooden was priced at $13,000 from Glen Rollins, Provo, Utah. Email: glencrollins@yahoo.com

Early 1800’s tuck comb wooden, all original, 18-1/2 inches, Ann Pruett-Phillips, Glendale, CA. Email: ann@ annpruett-phillips.com

A gorgeous fashion from the shop Magasin des Enfants has, besides her original dress, another shown here, made as a replica of the original owner’s wedding gown, $10,500. Valerie Fogel, Northbend,WA. Email: valerie@beautifulbebes.com

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Three face Bergner, 12 inches, $1295. Bayberry’s Antique Dolls, Prescott, AZ. Email: dianevigne@yahoo.com Rare S & H 1448, $20,000. Patricia Blair, Sacramento, CA. Email: pattie@surewest.net

Linda Mullins, Carlsbad, CA. Email: ambssdrbr@aol.com

Tete Jumeau, Jumeau fashion, S & H 1304 clown and Heubach pouty. Gigi’s Dolls and Sherry’s Teddy Bears, Chicago, IL. Email: gigisdolls@aol.com

23-1/2 inch FG Bebe, $8500. Georgia’s Fine Dolls, San Diego, CA.

Val Star from Wayne, IL had something for everyone. Email: valstarantiques@earthlink.net

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An unusual Steiff fisherman with button in ear, J & N Treasures, Los Angeles, CA. Email: jtnish@msn.com

German clockwork rabbit display, $3500. Pat Vaillancourt, Adamstown, PA. Email: vailldolls@aol.com

All original poured wax by Montanari, $3950.Barbara deFeo, Chula Vista, CA. Email: janara@pacbell.net

An outstanding Huret with wooden body. Mary Ann Spinelli, Burbank, CA. Email: nellingsdolls@gmail.com

Above: Delightful small dolls in the booth of Jim Fernando, Benecia, CA, included (left to right) a Schmitt, Tete Jumeau, Steiner and a Jumeau portrait type. Email: fernandorice@sbcglobal.net

Roberta was unable to be at the show due to an accident from which she is recovering nicely, but Ziggy and Robertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister Sue managed the enormous booth space. Robertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Doll House, Paterson, NJ. Emai: robertasdollhous@aol.com

Steiner A. Karen Houmand, Draper, Utah. Email: kshoumand@msn.com

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PHILADELPHIA DOLL MUSEUM By Jennylou Hamilton Schoelwer

Photos by Suzanne Savaria, unless otherwise noted

The origin of this group is not known, but could it be a choir? The dolls have no lower bodies.

International dolls representing a variety of countries and ages.

A group walnut head dolls with wire armature made as Loveleigh Novelties, recently the subject of an article by Penny Hadfield.

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f one visits Philadelphia, one is bound to see the City Hall with the statue of William Penn, the founder, perched on the dome, as he surveys his domain. The City Hall is literally in the middle of Broad Street. It creates a block in which a large part of the heavy traffic of center city is required to go around. Going around this block and heading north on Broad Street, one goes by the many buildings of Temple University, one of the larger universities in the area. Just beyond is the Philadelphia Doll Museum, dedicated to the preservation and teaching of Black History through dolls. It is a small museum with a very large project. The museum was opened in 1988 by Barbara Whiteman, the current owner and director. Her degree is a Bachelor of Science from Temple University. Her interest is in biology, and medical techniques evolved into education. Teaching Vacation Bible school for fifteen years led to giving programs to schools, churches and libraries. She realized the importance of using dolls to teach Black history. Especially meaningful is her work with the grade school teachers in the Philadelphia area. If the teachers wish, meetings can be arranged with the museum and teaching kits are provided concerning the specific history of the country that they are teaching. The doll collection represents countries from all over the world and covers many years of history. The dolls tell the history of countries of Africa, Europe, and the United States, including American Folk Art dolls as well as doll representing notable Black historical figures. Doll artists dolls are on display, including a large collection by the noted doll artist, Roberta Bell, the first Black American to become a member of the National Institute of American Doll Artists. Of particular interest on display are the dolls from Brazil that represent spiritual beings. Orisha Yehonja or Yemanya, dressed in blue represents the ultimate symbol and personification of motherhood. The most common symbol is the ocean. She represents the birthplace of life on earth. Orisha Nana Buruku, dressed in green, is considered one the oldest of them and the most cantankerous. As divinity of the waters, she is the mistress of still waters, lagoons, and marshes. She is the mother of Omulo, the divinity of the Earth. He is dressed completely in palm straw that covers his entire body, including his face. With his broom or ahashara which he always carries, he sweeps away sores and disease from the bodies of his people. Those who offend him or the earth, he punishes with smallpox. Oxala Oxalufon, also known as Obatala, dressed in white, is the divinity of creation and the father of all Orishas. He is considered the highest of all the divinities. He symbolizes tranquility, purity, clear thinking, respectability, and calmness.

In the back row, left to right, two Terry Lees, Sara Lee by Ideal, Baby Grumps. In the front row, left to right, Topsy made by Nancy Ann, Baby Grumps girl, and two Japanese all-bisque. A Sonnenberg-type twofaced doll. The second face is shown in the mirror.

A sample of things to buy in the gift shop as a reminder of an educational and fun day at the museum.

Grade schools teachers are encouraged to bring groups of children to the museum. A trip to the museum is a wonderful learning experience for everyone. The Education Department continues to work with teachers in developing curriculum even after the visit to the museum. The museum takes educational programs to schools, churches, and cultural organizations. The subjects include, “The History of Black Dolls”, “The Black Doll As A Teaching Tool”, and “Doll-Making Workshops”. The Research Library contains a collection of books on doll history that are offered to those who make advance reservations. Books on doll making and doll artists are available, as well as a doll encyclopedia. Videos and back issues of doll magazines are included in their offering to the serious reader. Special events held at the museum feature doll artist’s receptions, poetry readings, book signings, holiday celebrations, and live performances. Popular annual events are the Doll and Teddy Bear Luncheon, the International Black Doll Luncheon, the International Black Doll Convention, and the Annual Children Jammin’ Festival. The dolls displayed are grouped according to their age and origin. They begin with those representing early Egyptian ﬁgures and continue with European dolls of the 19th and 20th centuries. Black modern dolls are represented, followed by dolls depicting notable celebrities such as movie stars, sports ﬁgures, musicians, and civil rights leaders. On the opposite side of the room is an open nook covered with modern black dolls demonstrating just how many black dolls that can be collected today. The last case contains a collection of small dolls that are truly amazing. No one is certain of their original purpose but they are thought to represent a church choir. The unusual aspect is that the dolls have no lower bodies. They have only the head and arms. Another mystery to them is why some have different dresses than the others. Are they the soloists? Ending one’s visit is the pleasure of a stop in the gift shop. There is something for everyone from books to dolls to trinkets. It can be a reminder of an informative and memorable occasion with a delightful and knowledgeable lady.

Big Boy, a 24 inch bisque doll made by Ernst Heubach of Koppelsdorf, Thuringia, Germany

Dolls made by Roberta Bell depicting, left to right, Harriet Tubman, Dr. Robert Allen, and Sojourner Truth.

Dolls of the 1920s and 30s, left to right, WPA Black doll, Cotton Joe by Can’Break Em, Baby doll, Chatty Baby, and Baby Bumps.

Barbara Whiteman, Owner and Director, at the front door of the museum to greet visitors.

The Philadelphia Doll Museum 2253 North Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19132 TEL: (215) 787-0220 FAX: (215) 787-0226 E-MAIL : dollmuse@aol.com www.philadollmuseum.org A collection of antique dolls, from left to right, A Jumeau, Steiner, Jumeau.

Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday: 12 noon – 4 p.m. Special tours available by appointment. The museum is closed on legal holidays. Admission is $4 - Seniors & Children under 12: $3

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Rare Bourgoin Series A, The ﬁrst of the marked heads of Steiner Circa 1880. Exquisite bisque, exceptionally beautiful vintage clothes extra pictures of this bundle of sheer perfection. $6800

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Two 19 century Parian dolls. Large doll is 25 inches tall, small one is 18 inches. They have blonde molded hairstyles, painted eyes, and wearing their original outﬁts and jewelry. $2000. each

Avgusta’s Bisque Dolls www.abidolls.com 925-687-0334 Incredibly gorgeous early bebe Bru Jeune size 4 with prominent tongue. Perfect condition, complete with signed Bru shoes! Please call or email for price.

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A very special bear by Steiff, this is the earliest model made, c. 19001901, with metal rod armature, 17 inches tall, $21,000.

A circa 1820’s papier mache, made for the French market, wearing her original costume with early transfer print designs on the skirt, and an elaborate embroidered apron, $5,400. Bru Brevete, size 3, 19 inches, perfect bisque hands, $15,500.

Mothereau, size 9, 24 inches, c. 1885, $19,000.

Very few of these Raggedy Ann’s by the Exposition Doll and Toy Company were ever made. Circa 1935, this rare example brought $4,000.

Mignonette by Simon & Halbig for the French market, c. 1880, 7-1/2 inches tall, original dress, $6,000.

Due to a hidden break that is hidden by his wig, this 22 inch Karl, mold 107 by Kammer and Reinhardt, was an opportunity at $17,000. Theriault’s continued on page 60 ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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A series G Steiner, 29 inches tall, with its distinctive turned up nose, sold for $25,000.

The auction top lot was this exceedingly rare Halopeau Bebe, 4 inches, marked 4 H, ex-collection Lucy Morgan, $65,000.

This impressive 26-inch Tete Jumeau in original dress regalia as Tsar Alexander III commemorates the signing of the Franco-Russian alliance in 1892. An exhibition doll, it remained in the original family since its making. It realized $23,000.

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Wonderful 18” 163 Hertel Schwab Googly with red molded hair, original and the cutest one I’ve ever seen! We will be in Gaithersburg, MD, September 9 and 10. NOTE NEW DAYS AND HOURS - THIS SHOW ONLY - Friday noon to 7 pm and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm We will have a special display with some great dolls. We look forward to seeing you!

14.5” Portrait Jumeau Bebe incised 6, large almond shaped blue spiral eyes, composition 8 ball body marked Jumeau with Mariner costume made from antique fabric. $7800

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One Extraordinary Auction Weekend. Two Fantastic Auctions.

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At the Waldorf-Astoria in New York Preview 9am - Auction 11am

At the Waldorf-Astoria in New York Preview 9am - Auction 11am n extraordinary collection of historical, portrait, fashionable, and child dolls from Madame Alexander, highlighted by extremely rare models from the golden era of the 1950s. The rare collection was assembled by Los Angeles luminary, Candy Spelling, over several decades. She chose dolls not only for their great rarity but also for their pristine and vibrant presentation, and once owned, preserved them meticulously in glass vitrines in her Holmsby Hills mansion named The Manor. Her decision to return these precious dolls to the collecting world is not only a wonderful opportunity for collectors to acquire an exemplary doll, but also to view a museum-quality collection of these signature American dolls in its glorious entirety.

The splendid Louis XVI rooms at New York’s historic Waldorf Astoria are a fitting venue for a superb collection of 19th century antique French dolls and automata, highlighted by the important automata of Candy Spelling, including works by Vichy, Theroude, Lambert, and Roullet et Decamps, some of which are shown below. A catalog of these rare works, along with the several hundred of the finest 19th and early 20th century dolls including exemplary examples from Bru, Schmidt et Fils, Steiner, and Jumeau.

The Sunday auction will be preceded by a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception at the Alexander Doll Company Museum and Archives on Saturday evening, including a sneak preview of the dolls and catalog signing by Candy Spelling. A shuttle bus will be available for collectors staying at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. A special Theriault room block is available at the hotel.

For more details about the auctions and weekend events, contact Theriault’s at 800-638-0422 or email info@theriaults.com. Two books will be available for the auction weekend. A 144 page gorgeous full-color catalog of antique dolls and automata will be available for $49 and a 144 page gorgeous full-color catalog of the Candy Spelling collection titled, “To The Manor Born”, is available for $49 with after-auction prices. Both can be ordered at www.theriaults.com or by calling 800-638-0422. A full color brochure detailing both auctions is available on request.

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Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1. - 2. 22" Long Face Jumeau "Triste" #10 Bebe, gorgeous blue p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, immaculate pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate, wears fabulous ornate Fr. ant. silk & lace dress, matching hat, orig. "signed" Jumeau shoes & crocheted socks. On orig. early 8 ball st. wrist body. Third Place UFDC Ribbon Winner. Desirable small size. Absolutely BREATHTAKING!!! $27,550. 3. MIB's R. John Wright Hans & Gretel Brinker L.E. Hans 19 1/2", Gretel 18". Never been displayed. Matching Numbers 130 out of 350 ever made & are in perfect condition. Non smoking home. Wonderful bright coloring & are an adorable pair. $3200 4. 8 3/4" All Bisque Kestner Wrestler #102, br. p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, mint bisque overall, 2 upper teeth, "swivel neck", orig. mohair wig w/braid in back & orig. plaster pate. Wears factory orig. silk & lace fancy dress, high gold painted multi strap boots. Body blushed in all the right places!! Second Place UFDC Ribbon Winner. FABULOUS face!!! $5800. 5. 7" Kestner #143, blue sl. eyes, mint bisque, 2 upper teeth, orig. mohair wig & plaster pate, wears an ant. silk dress, darling handmade leather shoes ant. hat. on orig. Kestner body w/jointed knees. TOO CUTE for words. Darling tiny size!!! Onlyâ&#x20AC;Ś$1175. 6. - 7. Rare 8" Steiner Series C Bebe, mint bisque, magnificent sky blue p/w eyes, very full outlined lips, ant. mohair wig & orig. pate, beautiful ant. Fr. dress adorned w/lace & silk ribbon, darling ant. Fr. hat, orig. undies, orig. shoes & socks. Earliest orig. "signed" Steiner body w/"Cadeus" mark, early st. wrists. Adorable RARE tiny size!!! AMAZING face. Onlyâ&#x20AC;Ś.$11,000. 8. - 9. 11" MIB Original Vintage Tiny Tears, has all her items included (except sponge which dried up) & is in her orig. carrying case with handle. Even has orig. instruction booklet. As clean as she came 4 from factory. Fabulous find!!! In unplayed with condition!! All coloring bright & shiny as new. A collector's dream!! $1075 10. 14" Vintage MIB Tiny Thumbelina by Ideal, orig. factory box, in unplayed with condition. Clean auburn hair still covered in plastic, clean clothes, everything brightly colored w/ perfect body & vinyl, non smoking home & in perfect "working" condition. You would never guess her age. Even smells new!! The most PERFECT I have ever seen!!! Another collector's dream!! $450. 11. - 12. 24" Steiner Fire A #15 Bebe, immaculate bisque, big blue p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, 6 molded teeth, orig. mohair wig & pate. Wears orig. ant. silk & lace dress, ant. Fr. hat & ant. shoes. On orig. "signed Bebe Steiner" body & fully "signed" head. Very soulful expression. A STUNNING Bebe! $5200. 13. - 14. 10 1/4" Bru Brevette #5/0 Bebe, gorgeous pale bisque, beautiful sky blue p/w eyes, orig. mohair wig, orig. pate & orig. metal head attachment. Wearing her full orig. silk & lace Bru dress w/matching hat, "signed" Bru Brevette shoes & socks (one shoe frail). Perfect bisque shoulder plate w/ bisque lower arms & hands. Darling tiny size. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! Rare small size!! Call or Write for Price.

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Some days we wish we could will our dolls to speak, so they could tell us what they have seen. This magnificent French fashion doll could fill volumes we’re sure, but until that magic moment arrives, we will have to do the talking for her. A lovely example from E. Barrois, she stands seventeen and one-half inches tall and bears a size number 4 on the back of her pretty head. Further details include a perfect bisque shoulder plate and swivel head with lovely coloring, blue paperweight eyes in multi-hues, pierced through ears, a fantastic original blonde mohair wig that is styled in long curls and her classic kid leather body is in sturdy, clean condition. You may have noticed that she is complete with a trousseau? It represents the finest that could be had in Paris of 1875. Included are three couturier gowns, plus beautiful hats, shoes, parasols, and jewelry. Please visit carmeldollshop.com for a complete inventory. We are sure Mlle. Barrois would want us to include a bit of her family history, as it is a fascinating one. She is one of three dolls with trousseaux that were purchased when the DuPonts of Delaware took their family on the Grand Tour of Europe. Three DuPont daughters each received a remembrance of the experience. Represented here is one of those precious souvenirs. $25,900.

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October 2011 Volume 14, Number 9

A WONDERFUL & MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER DOLL SERIES… THE OTHER 100 SERIES

by Julie Blewis & Becky Ourant The authors provide a convincing argument for who made these special dolls.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAISY – The 1911 “Ladies Home Journal” Premium by Donelle Denery

UFDC ANTIQUE COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT 2011 • ANAHEIM, CA Part I

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by Anna May Case A revealing look at this talented master of cloth.

COMPOSITION CARNIVAL DOLLS by Ursula R. Mertz Made in the teens and twenties, these large size dolls were treasured playthings.

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THE STORY OF A BRILLIANT DOLLMAKER: BERNARD RAVCA

Photographed at the United Federation of Doll Clubs National Convention by Keith Kaonis

by Dee Urquhart-Ross A way to solve the longing for a very expensive doll!

Marked mourning glory chinas provide answers to the question of which factory was responsible for the “English-type” chinas.

Collectors have long prized a series of character dolls without any deﬁnite proof of who manufactured them. Co-authors Julie Blewis and Becky Ourant have their own opinions based on hands-on experience, careful study and research. You’ll enjoy seeing these delightful characters and we think you will agree with their conclusion.

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An Opulent Vichy Mechanical in its Presentation Case – imagine a place and a time that could accommodate the precision fantasies of the celebrated automata, doll and mechanical toy creator Gustave Vichy – and you are there! In this particular creation the brilliance of his art and science are magically wed to capture the essence of the ultimate fashion doll. In her elegantly silk lined carry case “carriage,” so rare in and of itself, the elegant 19” tall lady expertly fitted in a magnificent aqua silk couture gown with lavish train and matching hat has been well protected. She strolls forth imperiously surveying the scene. She turns her head to the left then raises her lorgnette in judgement; then turns to the right as if to cool herself with the hand painted ivory fan. The wheeled casing concealed by the gown also contains 2 musical airs so named in ink script on the base. Breathtakingly beautiful, graceful and rare! $12,500

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Exceptional Gottlieb Zinner & Sohne Manivelle – what festivity abounds in this outstanding Bavarian musical merry maker by the first and foremost producer in the field! A richly endowed musical group, the zealous players dressed in wellmade and richly hued silks follow the beat of their leader in jaunty unison. Rarely see are such valuable character heads, probably Simon Halbig, of fine bisque with masculine complexions and well formed moustaches and goatees – each with a different wig and costume too! A most unique parlour toy! $3250

14” Important Rare Sleep Eye China – a delicate luxury she is with such creamy quality blushing glaze and her pretty blue sleep eyes! This child china rarity features an open crown with cork pate and original wig, factory body with shapely glazed limbs, and original fancy garments plus lace overlay. When will you ever see one as dear and as important again? $4200

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14-1/2” Simon Halbig 1468 Lady - not only defined by the rare shapely body with bust and slender jointed limbs and orig. stylish wig, hat and clothes, this intriguing flapper has a breathtaking complexion coupled with gifted facial art work and gorgeous near flawless quality bisque – a perfect portrait of the “modern woman” with scintillating tri-color eyes! $3250

24” Deluxe Factory Mint Handwerck in Box – ever so pretty and never more elaborate than this in her original lace over silk finery with perfect ringlet wig and signed Handwerck silk shoes, this pampered pet is well preserved in the original box with label, lid, tissue and owner’s inscription! $1795

16” Factory Perfect Hilda – this heart tugging heirloom treasure with tender blue eyes, mint skin wig and plaster pate still has the factory chemise (shown) beneath his long gown – all contained in its period trunk with his extra clothes as well! $2495

10” Factory Mint “Starfish” Toddler – choice quality K R w/ jewel blue eyes, in the elusive “large” size, perfect from silky bobbed wig to good leather shoes with buckles and adorable dainty ensemble incl. matching hat! A gum drop! $1200

Exquisite French Fashion in exceptional couture. Please see next page.

29” Classic Americana Papier Mache – the way you like them with original paint and varnish, the romantic child-like aspect, original authentic clothes, slippers and jewelry incl. finger rings, youthful round eyes and ivory pure complexion. Her original folk art body is chunky with pitchfork hands! Date written on doll is 1851. A love. $1495

18” Blue Ribbon French Mache – how can something so ornate be so mint after nearly two centuries? A confection of paper lined gauze and silk, this glass eye French Fashion attributed to Jumeau has an extraordinary rare human hair “Bee Hive” milliner’s coiffure in the original set and still with original hair ornamentation. This once in a lifetime acquisition is truly an antique epigraph. $4250

Historic Johnny Gruelle Protytypes – possibly the most important offering in recent times for America cloth collectors is this documented pair of pre-Volland dolls handmade by Johnny Gruelle and family. Said to be one of only 3 pairs made, Ann has the name “Scott” stitched beneath the hair in dedication to Janet Laura Scott, art director and illustrator at Volland Publishing who used them to promote publication of Gruelle’s book. The Andy who resembles what later became Cleety the Clown strongly resembles in caricature Gruelle’s young son Worth. Among the very first of many millions made these two are the ultimate prize for the Smithsonian Institute or your own collection! $7500

The Iconic Parisienne with Bisque Arms – unperturbed by time, this stunning 23” fashion glides gracefully over time in her breathtaking ivory silk original couture replete with momentous swags, vents and crisply delineated aristocratic train with tucked bustle, and matching parasol. Of special import is her set of jewelry “en suite” including a choice enameled watch fob. Her features, possible to achieve only in her stately size, are compelling and sensual. Rare bisque arms complete the image of feminine realism. Perfect hair, perfect posture – perfect everything! $8500

15” All Original Glass Eye China – having rare brown glass eyes completely surrounded by sweet painted lashes, she of understated charm, is sweetly elegant in her original gown of pleated russet silk with matching shoes! $3600

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plendidly- attired French bebes and poupees make a fashion statement at Frasher’s November 5 & 6 auction in Kansas City, Missouri, which is appropriately titled “A Shopping Spree – For Bebe & Me”. Although dolls dressed in the finest fashions of their era adorn the catalog pages, more luscious frocks, bonnets, parasols and finery are waiting to be purchased by lucky bidders in this exciting auction. A beautiful 80-page catalog of more than 300 lots is available for $43. The event will be held at the KCI Expo Center at KCI International Airport. Absentee and live telephone bidding is offered on all lots; also online bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com. Preview for the catalogued sale will be Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. with catalogued auction beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, Frasher’s will conduct a fun-filled and lively uncatalogued auction, for attending bidders only, featuring over 275 lots. The auction centers around a fine private collection focused primarily on choice French dolls and fabulous doll clothing, bonnets, parasols and assorted accessories and miniatures, plus dolls from the Reber estate which all contribute to the high quality items to be offered in the November 5 and 6 doll auction. Truly a “Shopping Spree” for the doll collector. The luscious Bebe Bru Jne 7 with entrancing blue eyes and fitted French silk costume leads the French parade accompanied by bebes by Petit & Dumontier, Jumeau, Steiner, Delcroix and other French firms. Jumeau is especially well represented throughout the catalog pages which include the very rare size 1 bebe with cartouche mark, early portrait models, E. J. Bebe with earliest mark, lovely blueeyed bebe with Incised Depose mark, and the delectable size 13 Bebe Triste, as well as other examples by Jumeau. From Steiner is an impressive array of bebes beginning with the tiny size 1 “Series A” bebe as well as a grand 32”

24” French poupee with Dehors, neck articulation by E. Barrios for Simmone. 24” of grace and beauty in two-piece fitted antique gown and voile bonnet.

An impressive 28” Series C bebe by Jules Steiner wears a becoming antique red frock and hat with soutache trim which complements her creamy bisque complexion.

Exceptional early model of Jumeau Bebe known as “Portrait” with original boutique label and wearing antique pink silk/satin costume.

The “Incised Depose” model of bebe Jumeau in rare size 12 is the seldom-found transitional model, made for only one to three years. An impeccable beauty and a tremendous addition to any Jumeau collection. A bounty of antique clothing, parasols, bonnets, and all manner of accessory items for bebe and poupee will be offered to bidders – page after page of great items in the 80-page plus catalog.

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Figure A, and 28” Series C bebe, all with luxurious antique or couturier costuming. French poupees are notable for quality and costuming, ranging in size from the petite 12” example by Bru to the superb 24” and 28” models attired in their most fashionable gowns. Rare models of note are the 14 “ poupee with blown leather body, 18” wood-bodied poupee by Barrious as well as 24” Barrois with Celment & Dehors neck articulation. A fine group of 18th century carved English wooden dolls include Queen Anne examples in sizes 13”, 14” and 20”. From the 19th century are several Neapolitan figures with an especially fine 24” model in jeweled robe grabbing the spotlight. German dolls are highlighted by an outstanding 38” Handwerck child coming from her original home, Kammer and Reinhardt character models #101 and #114, other cabinet-size dolly faces, plus French-type Belton and Sonneberg dolls, as well as character babies, and all-bisque dolls. From the Reber estate is a collection of Schoenhut models, many from the earliest period, with the seldom-found model 106 carved-bonnet girl claiming the title of most rare. Other Schoenhuts include #100 girl with carved page-boy hairstyle, several examples of braided-hair girls #102, plus models, 101, 204, 308 and other desirable examples. Collectors of cloth dolls will appreciate the circa 1930’s Lenci dolls and the more than 30 models of the R. John Wright cloth characters beginning with his earliest works and continuing to the present era. There are dollhouses by Albin Schonherr and Gottschalck featuring colorful lithography, plus dollhouse miniatures, several items of French gilded bronze enamelware, Beidermeier furniture, assortment of French Brittany furnishings, Marklin doll carriage and three carved Swiss wooden dolls.

None can compare with the beauty of Bru as rendered in this alluring 20” model of Bru Jne 7, dressed in a luscious blue silk satin costume.

A splendid 26” bisque bebe by Petit & Dumontier with plump facial modeling and original body with pewter hands fashionably dressed in rich red and tan antique silk frock complemented by a lavishly-shirred French bonnet.

If clothing and accessories are your passion you will marvel at the abundance of ﬁne dresses, bonnets, parasols including Huret, purses, jewelry, vitrines, gloves, fans, muff, miniatures and other luxury items.

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13” Glass Eyed Parian, kid body, bisque arms, compo legs, c/m, blue eyes, molded blond hair, repaired back of shoulder plate $325.00 15 ½” Rare Parian “Miss Liberty”, blue painted eyes, blonde molded hair w/ elaborate bun in back with black ribbons, a glazed crown, molded earrings, newer cloth body with leather hands, slight repair back of shoulder plate $350.00

22” Germany “B”, brown eyes, 3 repaired ﬁngers, hairline on forehead $140.00 23” Walkure Kley & Hahn, big brown sleep eyes, nice ball jointed body, leather shoes $350.00

7” All Bisque SheBee, molded pink booties, molded white outﬁt, right thumb small chip, professional repair on top of head $475.00

22” American Character “Eloise” who lives at The Plaza Hotel in NYC, tagged outﬁt, great face & coloring, yarn hair, 1955 designed by Betty Gould, replaced older shoes & socks $225.00 9 ½” Liberty of London “Beefeater”, tagged all original, great detailing on costume $95.00 10” “Tiny Tim” from Dickens “Christmas Carol” by Avis Lee a Chicago based early doll artist, 1950’s, wood carved head & crutch $595.00 Many More Artist Dolls in Stock!

5” All Bisque #150 Kestner, brown stationary eyes, black painted slippers, molded white stockings, mohair wig $395.00

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22” K Star R #126 Toddler, blue sleep eyes, o/m, tiny eye ﬂake lower left lid, body professionally repainted, adorable doll $495.00 Now $450.00 8” K Star R #126 Toddler with starﬁsh hands, brown sleep eyes, original mohair wig and shoes & socks, hairline on left temple $295.00

RJ Wright Set of Winnie the Pooh all mint w/ boxes $2250.00 set 19 ½” Alpaca Lifesize Winnie the Pooh, #188/2500, jointed head, arms & legs 10” Lifesize Piglet, all wool felt, jointed head, arms & legs #188/1000 7” seated Tiger #740/1000, jointed head, arms & legs, made of wool 6 x 9 ½” Eeyore #905/1000, yarn mane & tip of tail, jointed head, arms & legs More R.J.W. items in stock!

26” SFBJ 236 Laughing Jumeau Toddler, brown sleep eyes, cute expression, some paint chips on hands $1250.00 14” Parian with molded blonde hair, blue painted eyes, bisque hands on kid body, antique dress & unders $295.00 Now $235.00

17” S & H 759, brown paperweight eyes, big dimples, o/m with 4 teeth (2 left teeth chipped), mohair wig, antique dress and undergarments $1450.00

17” JDK #13 211 look, chucky toddler body, blue sleep eyes, molded hair, adorable look, small hairline back of left side by ear $450.00 1960 Steiff Pummy Rabbit, mohair, jointed head, big brown eyes, paper chest tag $79.95 Steiff mohair Bongo, jointed head, blue eyes, Steiff button $45.00

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Terri Lee in Sailor hat & skirt, red & white check blouse, red jacket tagged, Ideal shoes, original brown wig $245.00 Terri Lee Garden Party w/ platinum hair, silver shoes, yellow ﬂoral dress & hat with satin trim, really sweet $375.00

21” MOA Welch, brown sleep eyes, original HH wig, nice ball jointed body $350.00 18” C/M Kestner, brown stationary eyes, adorable round face, HH wig, feathered eyebrows, kid body w/ bisque arms, rosy cheeks $595.00 Now $495.00 15” Miss Revlon all original in pink & white striped dress, original hair set, pearl drop earrings, lovely facial coloring $135.00

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Glass eyed 110 is the only toddler in the series. There is general agreement that it is attributed to Wislizenus.

Painted eye 110. This mold bears a resemblance to Kammer and Reinhardt’s mold 100, known as the Kaiser baby. Courtesy Theriault’s.

A Wonderful & Mysterious Character Doll Series… The Other 100 Series by Julie Blewis & Becky Ourant • Photos by Andy Ourant

ollectors have long prized a series of characters without having deﬁnite proof of which factory manufactured the heads or which company is responsible for their assemblage and marketing. Many researchers and collectors do not even view these mold numbers as being a related “series,” and attribute them to multiple manufacturers. What we all can agree upon is the art of the character doll movement is very evident in these lovely mold numbers and they are well deserving of their importance and desirability. There is a general consensus among collectors and researchers that Simon & Halbig was the This advertisement appeared in a 1911 edition of the “Wegweiser,” a trade magazine. Courtesy German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939 by Jurgen and Marianne Cieslik ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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The painted eye 111 has a shy, pensive look.

The glass-eyed 111. This mold number has no identifying maker’s mark. We believe that it is the same doll pictured in the lower right of the advertisement for A. Wislizenus. 20

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manufacturer of the heads (as they also manufactured many of the most highly revered heads marked with other maker’s names, such as the Kammer & Reinhardt character dolls). We go a step further and maintain that Adolf Wislizenus both assembled and marketed these dolls. The ﬁrst mold number that we feel is a part of this series is the least expressive and consequently not as sought after by collectors and that is mold #110. This is also the only toddler in the series and it has a striking similarity to Kammer & Reinhardt’s mold #100, known by collectors as the Kaiser baby. The 110 mold is available with both glass eyes and painted eyes. This is the only mold number we are discussing for which there is a general agreement that it was assembled and marketed by the Adolf Wislizenus Company. The Adolf Wislizenus factory, situated in Waltershausen, Germany was founded in 1851 by Gottlob Schafft, and subsequently Adolf Wislizenus became a partner and by 1878 sole proprietor. The 110 mold pictured here is also photographed in the Cieslik “German Doll Encyclopedia 18001939” on page 338 with a close up of the head as well as a full view. Cieslik provides a reprint of the head markings showing both the mold number and the letters A.W. for Adolf Wislizenus. Our example is only marked 110 Germany. Even more importantly, Cieslik reprinted the 1911 Wislizenus advertisement for character and baby dolls, a major clue to the identity of the remaining dolls in the series. The next number in what we choose to view as a series is the 111 mold depicting a sensitive and pensive child. This doll can also

The glass-eyed 120 is a sweet looking child with a full face and an open/ closed mouth. This is mold 120 undressed.

The painted eyes of the 120 changes her appearance, adding a more mature and interesting look to an otherwise sweet face.

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Mold 125 with glass eyes. This mold and 129 share a strong family resemblance, but you can see stronger details such as the deep dimples in mold 129. We think this is the doll pictured in the lower left of the A. Wislizenus advertisement.

Mold 129 has only been seen with glass eyes.

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be found in both the glass eye and painted eye variations, both of which are photographed here, but never with a maker’s mark. Our contention is that the doll pictured in the right bottom corner of the A. Wislizenus advertisement is the 111 mold. We don’t agree with the supposition that Handwerck was the factory responsible for these dolls. While it is true that the recognized Handwerck mold numbers 69, 79, 89, 99, 109, 119, 139 and 189 can incorporate the mold numbers we refer to in this article, they could just as easily ﬁt the known numbers for Kammer & Reinhardt or Wislizenus. It is interesting to note that Handwerck is also missing a 110 in its known numbers, but that mold number has been clearly identiﬁed with A. Wislizenus. To further support our belief that Handwerck did not produce these dolls, it is important to note that all known Handwerck mold numbers end with a 9! Additionally, none of the dolls we show you in this article were found on marked Handwerck bodies or with marked Handwerck shoes. Our interest was piqued at the Theriault auction entitled, “O’Fancy What a Jubilee!,” November 2011, where they sold a mold 111, 125, 128, and 129. Florence Theriault also reprinted the 1911 Wislizenus advertisement, identifying the 125 as a product of the A. Wislizenus factory. We agree that the smiling character seen on the bottom left of the ad is mold 125 (although we cannot determine if the doll in the advertisement is painted eye or glass eye). The mold 129, although it bears a strong family resemblance to the 125 has more pronounced modeling and details. We now

know the 110 111, 120 and 125 come both with glass eyes and painted eyes but we have yet to see the 128 or 129 mold numbers with painted eyes. However, we hesitate to say they do not exist and could just be waiting to be discovered. Our cover girl is the exquisite 128, perhaps the rarest in the series and a wonderful doll regardless of which company was fortunate enough to assemble and market the doll. We hope you have enjoyed a look at all these magniďŹ cent faces and are just as intrigued as we are by their history. They will always be sought after and desired character dolls by collectors and made all the more alluring by their aura of mystery. Perhaps the rarest in this series is this lovely mold 128. To date it has only been seen with glass eyes.

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Schlaggenwald Chinas Part II by Susan Moore Special Acknowledgement: I want to thank Mary Krombholz for her many years of friendship, support and help in researching and writing these articles.

arked examples of Morning Glories have helped to solve the elusive question of the porcelain factory responsible for making an outstanding group of chinas formerly referred to as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;English-typeâ&#x20AC;? chinas. Many modeling and facial painting similarities point to the conclusion that they were made in Schlaggenwald by the Haas and Czjzak porcelain factory. Schlaggenwald Morning Glories have one modeling feature in common, a long, thin neck. From a distance, it is easy to pick a Schlaggenwald Morning Glory china from a group of other chinas because of the neck modeling, and shape of the shoulder heads that always contain three large sew holes. (Photo 1) Let us go back in time from the morning glory period and see dolls pictured in the Museum in Locket, Czech Republic, Photo 2. The smaller head is identical to the one shown here in Photo 3. As you view the front, back, sides and close up of the face, note the long slender neck modeling, the eye lid is painted over half of the pupil, the shape of the lower lip, two

1. Schlaggenwald Morning Glory, note tendrils and flowers are on the neck.

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2. Dolls in the museum in Loket, Czech Republic. Note the large head has painted hair and no molding. Both heads have three sew holes.

4. Front view, note that the eyelid covers part of the pupil and note the long slender neck.

3. This head is identical to the small head in photo 2 from Schlaggenwald and found in the museum in Loket. Collection of Mary Krombholz.

5. Left side of the doll’s head shown in photo 3.

stroke eye brows, and even the smaller museum example has three sew holes. (Photos 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) In Photo 9 he is all dressed up. While the high collar obscures the long thing neck, you see the sharp nose modeling and especially those rosy cheeks. See his gentleman friends in Photos 10 and 11. These two dolls have long thin neck modeling, patrician noses, hair painting like the museum dolls, two stroke eye brows, but now there is an eye highlight. Their sister (Photo 12 and 13) previously shown in Part I, is shown again here so that you may compare her hair color, two stroke eye brows, the curl of the outer edge of the right eyelid line, rosy cheeks, long slender neck, and the pie shaped eye highlight. The chinas, formerly referred to as “English-type” can be

7. Back view of the doll’s head shown in photo 3.

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6. Right side of the doll’s head shown in photo 3.

8. Close up of the face of the doll shown in photo. 3. Note the two stroke eyebrows and that the eyelid covers part of the pupil. Compare the shape of the mouth with the museum dolls shown in photo No. 2 and those in the rest of this article.

9. This is the doll shown in photo. 3, now dressed in his finest attire.

12. This doll, shown previously in part I, has the same unmolded brown hair as the boy seen in photo 2. Note the long slender neck and rosy cheeks. Collection of Christine Grafnitz.

10. The hair molding and painting of this doll is like the doll in No. 9. He has two stroke eyebrows. While the eye painting varies on Schlaggenwald doll heads, now there is an eye highlight.

13. A close up of the face in photo 12. Note her two stroke eyebrows, the curl of the outer edge of the eyelid line, shape of the lips, and pie shaped eye highlight. This is accomplished by painting the iris and then using a clean brush to wipe a small section of the paint off, a technique used in portrait painting.

11. This doll has another hair style but the same hair color, same long thin neck, same eye highlight as the doll in photo 10. Collection Beth Karp.

14. Schlaggenwald, Group 1: A lady with an oval face, flat ears, long think nose, rosy cheeks, distinctive shoulder molding, long thin neck, three sew holes and pie shaped eye highlight. Collection of Susan Moore.

divided into two separate groups, ladies and young girls. The first group, ladies, is made up of shoulder heads with oval faces, flat ears and long, thin noses. (Photos 14 and 15) The second group, young girls, contains shoulder heads with round, full faces and beautifully modeled attached shoulder plates (Photos 16 and 17). The rounded shoulders, bust indication, and downward position of the bent neck and head are identical to the hand drawn factory sample sheet (Photo 18). Group 1, the lady doll, is like #1273 of the same Haas & Czjzak sample sheet. A comparison with Schlaggenwald Morning Glories, the museum dolls, those previously noted in these articles, leaves no doubt in my mind that the “English type” dolls were all made in the same factory. Although the first and second groups of newly attributed Schlaggenwald chinas differ, they share important facial painting characteristics. (See Photos 15 and 17.) One important characteristic is the painting of the line that outlines the lower edge of the eyelids. This line is unique because it forms a definite curl on the outer edge

15. A close up of the lady doll above shows two stroke eye brows, rosy cheeks, distinctive eye highlight and mouth shape and painting.

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16. Schlaggenwald, Group 2: A young girl with a round full face, well molded and shaped shoulder plate, identical to those in Haas & Czjzak sample sheet. Although it is difficult to see the sew holes on the outside of the shoulders, she has six sew holes which are differently placed from the lady in Schlaggenwald Group 1. Collection of Susan Moore.

closest to the ear. One other identiﬁcation feature on the slim and round faced chinas, formerly referred to as “English-type,” is the study of the white iris highlights. Rather than being round, they are shaped like a triangular piece of pie. This is accomplished by painting the iris and then using a clean brush to wipe a small section of the paint off, a technique used in portrait painting. Note this highlight technique is also seen in Photos 11 and 13. The eye painting on all other porcelain factories that made glazedporcelain shoulder heads differs from these Schlaggenwald chinas. Another often seen facial painting charactistic is the generous cheek painting which is also apparent in the marked Morning Glory china, with head bent forward, which was pictured in Part I (September, 2011). I believe that doll Photo 19, the rosy cheek lady and doll Photo 20, the rosy cheek young girl, are the earliest dolls made by Schlaggenwald. These dolls are all original. Note their feet in Photo 21 and their hands in Photo 22. The hands in photo Photo 23 are from the doll pictured in Photo 12. One hand seems to be long and narrow like the lady doll No. 19 and the other from the young girl in Photo 20. Shown also are the short, hands-only type, (Photo 24) from doll Photo 3. My conclusion is that Schlaggenwald, like other porcelain doll factories, used available parts without regard to doll collectors 160 years later. 28

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17. Compare this close up with the lady doll in photo 15. An important characteristic in both dolls is the painting of the line that outlines the lower edge of the eyelids which have a definite curl on the outer edge closest to the ear. The pie shaped iris highlight and two stroke eyebrows are the same.

18. Sample sheet from Schlaggenwald factory, now known as Haas & Czjzek, originally shown in Margaret Hartshorn’s Article, Nov. 2000 in Antique Doll Collector. Note the placement of sew holes on 1274 and well defined shoulder, position of bun, flowers and tendrils in 1273.

The attribution of these two types of chinas to English porcelain factories has been in doubt because of the excellent research conducted by well-known English author, Mary Hillier. Hillier is the author of the 1968 antique doll reference book titled Dolls and Dollmakers. Mary Hillier wrote an excellent article for Doll Reader, titled “Made in England, The Dolls of the Staffordshire Potteries.” In this article, Hillier stated: “The famous Josian Wedgewood (1730-95) is known universally and no doubt did more than anyone else in establishing the reputation of Staffordshire ware, but there were many other fine potteries by the beginning of the 19th century and hundreds of small, one-man concerns who turned out cheap china and figurines. It has often been rumored that dolls or doll parts were made in [these potteries.] The china dolls from France and Germany were so fine and so varied that the English makers would have had no sense in competing. In fact, most potters would have considered doll making beneath them.” She further states in Dolls and Dollmakers, “ By the 21. Feet of the dolls in photos 18 and 19. The ladies feet were molded to have shoes or boots with a slightly raised heel, as her heel is not flat with the ball of her foot.

19. Schlaggenwald Lady is all original. Collection of Estelle Johnston.

20. Schlaggenwald young girl is all original. Collection of Estelle Johnston.

23. The hands of the doll shown in photo 12.

22. The long slender arms on the left are of the lady doll shown in photo 19. The arms on the right are those of the young girl in photo 20.

25. A figurine from Schlaggenwald circa 1840, note the long thin face, rosy cheeks and patrician nose.

26. Schlaggenwald nodder, 18361844. Note the rosy cheeks, flat ears, and long thin nose. The painting and style of sculpting bears a close family resemblance to Schlaggenwald dolls.

24. The hands of the doll shown in photo 3. My conclusion is that Schlaggenwald, like other porcelain doll factories, used available parts without regard to doll collectors 160 years later.

early nineteenth century numerous small potworks in Staffordshire, England, were also producing what they advertised as ‘toys’ but this never included playthings intended for children…The only actual doll-making in the English potteries seems to have been occasioned…by the 1914-1918 war, when German supplies were cut off.” A good reason that Schlaggenwald dolls could have been found in England is that during this period, 185070, England was the wealthiest nation in the world. The Industrial Revolution was in full swing and there was sufﬁcient wealth for parents to buy a nice doll for their daughters. The Crystal Palace Exposition took place in 1851, the same year that the British census showed for the ﬁrst time more people living in the cities than in the countryside. Additionally, Victoria was Queen, daughter of a German, and her husband was Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg. Hillier states in Dolls and Dollmakers that “many of the German porcelain factories were at that time [1857] geared to the English market because of these close royal connections…Some carried on the making of dolls as a sideline in addition to other more valuable types of pottery and this was one reason why it was possible for German dolls to be produced so cheaply.” Remember, the

Schlaggenwald factory in Bohemia, Austria was quite close to Germany. Luella Hart in The Directory of British Dolls, 1964, shows no porcelain doll makers during this period. It is interesting to see ﬁgurines (Photos 25 and 26) made by Schlaggenwald and note that the painting and style of sculpting bears a close family resemblance to Schlaggenwald dolls. Henceforth, may we call all of these rosy cheek dolls, shown here, made in Schlaggenwald, by their town of origin SCHLAGGENWALD. Bibliography: Antique Doll Collector, Vol. 3, No. 1 and No. 8. Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls, Vol. 2. Dorothy S., Elizabeth A., and Evelyn J. Coleman, 1986. Directory of British Dolls, Luella Hart, 1953. Doll Reader, June/July 1979, Dec 1986/Jan. 1987. Dolls and Dollmakers, Mary Hillier, 1968. Slavkovsky Porcelain, 1792-2002, Dagmar Hejdova, Jan Mergl.

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by Dee Urquhart-Ross

An A. Marque, courtesy Theriault’s

The A. Marque look-alike has a delightful outfit any actual Marque doll would envy. It comprises a dress and jacket in very heavy quality ribbed cotton with fabulous soutache trimmings which embellish it all round in looping leaf like tendrils. Heavy matching braid edges the jacket body, cuffs and skirt. The jacket has a beautifully shaped body that flares out over the very full pinafore beneath. There are hook and eye fastenings to both pieces. She measures 21 inches tall.

I am sure that there are many

collectors out there who, like me, have a mental list of lovely dolls that they would love to own, and over time, with searching and patience, many of that list will happily be ours, but who, also being realistic, know that some others on that list are sadly currently (and perhaps always will be) beyond our pocketbooks. So, must we resign ourselves to never owning these sorts of highly priced and extremely rare treasures? Perhaps there is another way to at least get the flavor of some of those elusive dolls, which for reasons of rarity and price will probably never come our way. If one is prepared to be flexible and use a little lateral thinking, there are ways to accomplish this at least to an acceptable, indeed, I would suggest, quite satisfactory degree! One way is to accept a damaged doll, perhaps with a hidden flaw which can be ignored if unseen and high on the head, hidden from view perhaps, or one very sensitively restored. Many collectors try to avoid damage on principle as a damaged doll will never increase in value to the same degree as one in a collection comprised only of perfect

examples. Some dolls however are very rare and very expensive so a damaged or restored one may be the only way to ever obtain one at all, so do not dismiss this path out of hand as you might miss out on the only example you will ever see of a longed for maker’s art! Another way however, especially with very rare or incredibly expensive dolls is to look for a similar looking antique doll by another maker. Recently I illustrated this very point with an article on Kestner’s “Bru” which very closely resembles the heavily sculpted and pouty mouthed, delicious, Circle Dot Bru in both features and quality and is also placed, for added attraction, on a very close copy of the wonderful Bebe Modele body with those marvelous articulated ankles. Bru’s Bebe Modele when found at all, can cost up to $40,000 plus, but the Kestner Bru, and a very lovely example at that, will cost less than quarter of this price! Kuhnlenz, another quality German ﬁrm, produced very close cousins of the Jumeau and Bru dolls. If you can’t afford the Circle Dot, an exquisite look-alike Kestner or Kuhnlenz of the appropriate model is a very worthy substitute that will enhance your ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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collection without breaking the bank! Let me explain further how this concept can work and illustrate the point with a sweet little doll that has come my way recently. It shows very clearly how one can at last assuage these longings with a perfect doll that is beautifully made and carries with it quality, age and aura, some of the biggest attractions of course of the antique doll to those of us who love that long ago age of the Victorian nursery. If one were to ask most antique doll collectors what is the rarest doll of all, in many cases the answer would be, “Why, it’s the A. Marque.” The A. Marque, made in tiny numbers from a mould by the renowned French sculptor Albert Marque and believed to be limited to only 100 dolls of which sadly, not all are now known to still be extant, is indeed one of the rarest of the rare and when available for sale regularly achieves in excess of $200,000! So, given these facts, it is indeed the very lucky and very wealthy collector who can add one of these particular treasures to their collection and which unfortunately precludes most of us being in that happy group any time soon. However, there is another French doll, also rare, but known to pop up from time to time which is known as the “Marque-look-alike” and which is much more gentle on the bank balance of collectors, being available for a tiny fraction of the Marque price. The A. Marque proper is on a slightly gangly looking jointed composition body depicting that of an older child, perhaps one approaching puberty, and has the most lovely and elegant bisque lower arms which lend it a special and very distinctive look. It is a 20th century doll and so has more of an “Art Character” look to its visage, depicting a more realistic child of its slightly later era rather than the more stylized and idealized face of an earlier Jumeau, Steiner or Bru Bebe. The Marque doll is attributed to 1915, its appearance during the war years something of a miracle. In François Theimer’s Encyclopedia of French Dolls he quotes early doll historian Leo Claretie, “The Renaissance of the Parisian toy is one of the strangest and most striking episodes of Parisian life during the First World War. Exhibitions of artist dolls took place in 1915 at the Galerie Margaine-Lacroix.” Certainly it was one of the last of the bisque headed French child dolls of consummate quality. It has the face of a real child being based on a bust Marque produced around 1905. The mould was complex and four part, rather than the normal two part mould used on most other dolls, so it was expensive to produce. The total run of dolls were sold through the Margaine-Lacroix fashion boutique. She was responsible for the interesting clothing still worn by many Marque dolls which depicted differing areas of French regional costume of the time as well as some dolls dressed in costumes inspired by the Ballet Russe which was all the rage in Paris around this time. Marque dolls as well as having the incised signature of the artist boldly displayed to the rear of the head, usually have a pencil number, sometimes on the head, and often on the sole of a foot which has led to the belief that there were no more than 100 ever made. It is thought that the Marque moulds may have been 32

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A close up of the head without the wig showing the pointy chin and large paperweight eyes. The pert mouth painting is very redolent of the A. Marque she resembles.

sold off after the run of dolls required or commissioned by the Margaine-Lacroix boutique were produced. Often this happened when a doll firm no longer needed a specific mould or perhaps when the firm sadly ceased production due to financial difficulties. Often a company’s stock of unsold dolls, equipment and moulds would be sold off, as happened for instance with the wonderful Andre Thuillier AT doll moulds which were re-used by Verdier and Gutmacher for their VG marked Bebes after the demise of the Thuillier firm. Doll companies changed hands sometimes with dizzying rapidity. Old inventories testify to the interlinking and intermingling of skills, production and style. If a doll was particularly successful for one of the major Parisian firms, the others would produce similar examples as quickly as possible to capture a share of this demand. A finely sculpted head mould such as that produced by Albert Marque for the doll which carries his name would not have been immediately discarded after the ordered run of dolls were made and may well have been left in the hands of the factory which produced the heads. Perhaps after a time it was disposed of to free up valuable storage space or, let us imagine it was sold to another doll firm who were happy to buy it to save them the cost of production of a new mould for their own line of dolls. As already mentioned, the Marque mould was a complex four part one which achieved a well defined facial type with a charming pixie like appearance typified by a pointed chin and rounded cheeks and forehead. The ears were also well defined and stuck out sweetly from the sides of the head. This was a very different doll, produced in very, very small numbers and dressed with great skill and ingenuity by a master of costume making. It was a guaranteed success in its time and carried with it all the makings of a classic of the future. Small numbers allied to complexity of form and excellent finish all contributed to its becoming one of the leading stars of the antique doll

collecting world as we know it now. The Marque look-alike is not marked, and so at this time we can only speculate that perhaps a firm acquired the A. Marque master mould and then, after a bit of modification, revised the mould back to a two part one. Marque dolls are all of a uniform 22 inch tall size and the look-alike doll that I own is 21 inches tall, so a size smaller which is a typical size differential, as when a mould is re-used, it drops down a size due to shrinkage of the master. The look-alike does not have the bisque lower arms but is on a typical chunky, fully articulated French Bebe body of good quality. The mould has been simplified, but the look-alike still has much more than a passing likeness to its expensive big sister! She has the sweetly pointed chin, bulbous cheeks, well defined features and simpler A full length but still protruding ears. As this doll was view showing produced by a smaller firm, probably more her chunky French body concerned with costs and speed, there can be with its nicely some typical little flaws to the bisque such as proportioned bubbles or speckles but it is possible to find shaping. very fine examples with really rather lovely Modestly she quality or little flaws or specks that are on the has elected to keep her nice back or rim where they are quite acceptable mesh socks and and do not detract from the overall effect French leather of the doll a bit. The price to be paid will of bebe shoes on! course be in part determined by the quality of the bisque and as with every doll, the collector should base their outlay on the doll’s quality. Nice paperweight blue eyes and a thick hair wig with a cute heavy fringe complete the look of my example. The paintwork of the face, the lips especially, have used the Marque technique to produce a bee-stung, pert, almost pouty

mouth which greatly adds to the resemblance between the two dolls. The brows are delicately feathered and the lashes profuse. The cheeks are lightly flushed with delicate pink as was the style of the time and with a bit more color than the paler late 19th century Bebes exhibited. The look-alike was probably produced by one of the many smaller Paris based firms which have passed into the mists of time unrecorded so far. Perhaps she had a paper label or a swing ticket when first sold or the maker’s name was confined to her box and packaging. These ephemeral markings swiftly became detached and lost and so we must just hope that researchers such as M. Theimer who has done so much trawling through the records still extant in the French patent offices and other archives to bring answers to so many questions in the fascinating history of these many Parisian doll makers of the 19th and early 20th centuries may yet find an answer to this question of attribution. Or perhaps one of these elusive but so much more affordable look-alikes will some day eventually appear out of an attic or a long time collection with just such a label still miraculously attached! We can but hope, but until then the “A Marque-lookalike” is one way that the collector can satisfy the longing for an actual, elusive, and oh so expensive A. Marque, with a doll that is similarly delightful and joyously redolent of its more famous contemporary!

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Antique Competitive Exhibit 2011 • Anaheim, CA Part I Photographed at the United Federation of Doll Clubs National Convention by Keith Kaonis

WOODEN – late 1600’s to early 1800’s, English, excluding ﬁgures with religious connotation. Michael Canadas

WOODEN – Late 1600’s to early 1800’s, European, excluding ﬁgures with religious connotation. David Robinson

n our opinion, this year’s antique competition was the largest we have ever seen, often with two, three and sometimes, four blue ribbon winners in one category. Those who didn’t have to ﬂy, particularly California members, were extremely generous in sharing their dolls. We have attempted to take a photo of every blue ribbon winner in the time allowed us, but if we missed your doll and you would like to see it in Antique DOLL Collector, send us a photo or email antiquedoll@gmail.com. Congratulations to all the blue ribbon winners!

WOODEN –Dolls with religious connotation. David Robinson WOODEN – Late 1600’s to early 1800’s, European, excluding ﬁgures with religious connotation. Chris Madrid

WOODEN – Grodner Tal peg wooden, may have alien head of plaster or papier mache. Marilyn Parsons

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WOODEN – Late 1600’s to early 1800’s, European, excluding ﬁgures with religious connotation. Michael Canadas

WOODEN – Grodner Tal peg wooden, may have alien head of plaster or papier mache. Chris Madrid

WOODEN – Pre 1930, hand carved. Julie Blewis

WOODEN – Schoenhut baby face. Barbara Manhart

WOODEN – Schoenhut with intaglio eyes. Sherryl Shirran

WOODEN – Schoenhut Miss Dolly. Althia Garcia WOODEN – Springﬁeld, Joel Ellis, Mason Taylor, etc. Sharon Lee WOODEN – Schoenhut human ﬁgures less than 10”. Happy Hooligan, Sherryl Shirran

WOODEN – Door of Hope adult. Above, Connie Kilene Right, Judith Smart WOODEN – Door of Hope child. Left, Connie Kilene. Right, Nancy Jo Schreeder ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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PAPIER MACHE/ COMPOSITION – European, glass eyes. Denise Buese

PAPIER MACHE/ COMPOSITION – American, glass eyes. Barbara Kouri

PAPIER MACHE/ COMPOSITION – American, painted eyes. Maureen Herrod 38

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PAPIER MACHE/COMPOSITION – European, painted eyes. Left, Sheila Needle. Right, Chris Madrid

PAPIER MACHE/ COMPOSITION – Milliner’s model type. 1. Chris Madrid 2. Sherryl Shirran 3. Judith Smart 4. Boudre McAllister

POURED WAX – Inserted hair or wigged. Julie Blewis

POURED WAX – Inserted hair or wigged. Michael Canadas and David Robinson

WAX COATED. Left to right: Maureen Herrod Michael Canadas Chris Madrid

JAPANESE DOLL MEIJI ERA OR EARLIER – Girl’s Day. Barbara Manhart

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CHINA – KPM, Meissen, Schlaggenwald, Jacob Petite, Royal Copenhagen. KPM, Jean Grout

CHINA – Molded hair, late 19th century with printed body. Left, Nancy Jo Splitstoser. Right, Kathy Zell

CHINA – Special features painted in contrast to surroundings, female. Left to right: David Robinson Maureen Herrod Sheila Needle

CHINA – Special features not painted in contrast to surroundings, female. Sheila Needle

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Left to right: CHINA – Molded hair without decoration, painted eyes, 12” and under. Marilyn Parsons CHINA – Bald head. Rebecca Hawkins CHINA - Molded hair without decoration, painted eyes, over 12”. Nancy Jo Shreeder

CHINA – French Fashion doll. Denise Buese

CHINA – Frozen Charlotte or Charlie. Left, Brian Mogren. Right, Odile Prosper

PARIAN-TYPE – molded hair, special features painted in contrast to surroundings. Left, Alica Carver Above, Elaine Cotton

CHINA – Late 19th century with unusual characteristics. Margaret Hein

PARIAN-TYPE – Molded hair, if decorated must not be painted in contrast to surroundings. Nancy Jo Shreeder

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PARIAN-TYPE – Male, molded hair. Left to right: Rebecca Hawkins Marina Tagger Michael Canadas

LEATHER, RAWHIDE OR RUBBER HEADS – Commercially made such as Darrow, Goodyear, India Rubber Comb Co. Left, Carol Cameron. Above, Chris Madrid

PARIAN-TYPE – 10” or less. Above, Althia Garcia Right, Helen Ramsey

LEATHER, RAWHIDE OR RUBBER HEADS – Native American, pre 1920. Left, Connie Kilene. Right, Deborah Troy

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Happy Birthday Daisy THE 1911 “LADIES HOME JOURNAL” PREMIUM by Donelle Denery

First Daisy page which appeared 3/15/1911.

At this year’s UFDC national antique competitive exhibit, the blue ribbon winning Daisy went to Judith Smart.

ntroduced in 1911, this year marks the 100th birthday of a beloved doll named Daisy, an 18” German doll which was given away as a premium for selling three magazine subscriptions to Ladies Home Journal. To understand the phenomenal popularity of Daisy, we need to understand the roots of where she came from. It all started with a paper doll… At the turn of the 20th century, it was common for middle class families to have domestic help in their homes.

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Daisy in her bridal gown, made from the April 15, 1911 pattern. UFDC Special Exhibit, 2004, Kansas City, KS.

There were a number of magazines published at this time which were aimed at married women who were homemakers with husbands and children, rather than single and working women. A homemaker’s role was to be in charge of her household which often included directing the domestic help and sewing for her family. The multiple magazines published specifically for women competed in a crowded market. It took clever marketing to sustain and grow readership. Edward Bok, the editor of Ladies Home Journal (LHJ) from 1889 - 1919, clearly understood what sold magazines. To stimulate readership, he hired Boston area artist Sheila Young to create a paper doll series for the magazine. Her first page, in October 1908, titled “The Lettie Lane Paper Family”, featured two dolls, one of them looking quite a bit like the future Daisy. The Lettie Lane paper dolls appeared in almost every issue from October 1908 until December 1912. After a lapse of over three years, in March 1915, Lettie Lane introduced her friend Betty Bonnet. The Betty Bonnet series ran until 1918. In the December 15, 1910 issue on the editorial page, a hint to Daisy’s arrival is first 48

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mentioned. It read: “A Lettie Lane Doll Will Really Come to Life. How? Just wait and see. Ask your mother to subscribe to The Journal now so that you will be sure not to miss it.” Finally, the suspense was over with the March 15, 1911 issue when Daisy was prominently announced on the Lettie Lane page. Daisy related pages appeared five times in the LHJ in 1911. The information at the bottom of each of the five pages was similar. What a child had to do to receive the doll was described – 3 subscriptions, of which only one could be a renewal, had to be sold at $1.50 each; when the $4.50 was mailed in the child received the doll in her chemise, shoes and socks with a pattern for all the outfits shown on that month’s paper doll page. Additional copies of the pattern could be ordered from the LHJ pattern bureau for 10 cents post-free. In conjunction with the Daisy premium, the LHJ ran a sewing contest twice – this was the second surprise. The first sewing contest was in the March, 15th issue. To compete in the contest, the child had to make the four outfits from the pattern provided with the doll and mail the outfits in by April 25th. It is amazing that children had time to sell their subscriptions, send the money in, receive the doll and pattern, make the four outfits and mail them all in just under six weeks! But, mail them in they did. The August 8th, 1911 issue listed all the winners. The first place winner received a prize of $25, second place $15 and sixty third place winners of $1 each. All the children’s names and states were listed. It was noted: “The workmanship of the second prize winner is especially worthy of recognition, as this little girl has only one arm – the left – and every stitch in the outfit was done with her one hand.” As promised, Daisy appeared next in the April 15th, 1911 LHJ “The Bridal Number”. Her third occurrence on June 15th, 1911 showed the doll in her vacation clothes. This time instead of being on page 4, Daisy was much further to the back of the magazine. Daisy’s fourth installment appeared on page 52 of the October 10th, 1911 issue in her school clothes. Daisy’s last appearance was on page 25 of the December 11th, 1911 issue wearing her Christmas clothes. Was the LHJ hoping children wouldn’t find Daisy as easily with the placement of these pages? While France had Bleuette (introduced in 1905), the United States had Daisy in 1911. In a very similar manner, both Bleuette and Daisy served not only as a play toy but also as a model for children to learn to sew. Daisy was extremely popular. So much so that LHJ ordered 26,000 dolls as part of the premium. The LHJ initially ordered 5,000 dolls which the magazine reported were “gone before we knew it”. The magazine reported that they “cabled to

Daisy in her school clothes. UFDC Special Exhibit, 2004, Kansas City, KS.

Daisy in her vacation clothes. UFDC Special Exhibit, 2004, Kansas City, KS.

Germany, for there is where Daisy is made, and we ﬁnally got 1500 more. But, those were all taken before they came, for more orders were waiting than there were dolls.” Because the initial factory could not keep up with the extraordinary demand, “we started another factory in Germany at work, but our order was something huge: 16,000 more dolls we wanted, and never had those quiet German workers had such an order at one time.” The dolls came with the pattern set of the clothes shown on the Daisy page when the child sent in the subscriptions. A number of the original Daisy’s have been found in their original boxes with their original pattern set. Atha Kahler, who did research on Daisy starting in the 1960’s when many of the people who participated in the premium were still alive, was able to document the sequence of dolls. It appears that the ﬁrst 6,500 dolls were a Kestner 171. The second factory appears to have been Heinrich Handwerck

whose heads were made by Simon and Halbig. It is unknown who made the last order of 3,500 dolls although it is known that some of the dolls with the ﬁfth pattern were Handwerck dolls. The dolls for the premium were: approximately 18 inches tall, had blonde mohair wigs (side part), blue sleep eyes, bottom eye lashes were painted straight down, upper lashes were fur/mohair (NOT painted), on a composition ball jointed body, open mouth with 4 teeth. The heads were marked as follows: Kestner: Made in Handwerck: C½7½ Germany Germany Heinrich Handwerck 171 Simon & Halbig 10 1 The number 1 on the later doll is close to the neck socket and on the upper forehead near the rim has a W which stood for wimpern and indicated the doll had upper eyelashes of fur/ mohair. By all accounts, LHJ’s Daisy premium was very successful. In 1910, the circulation of the LHJ was 1.5 million copies. At the end of 1911, this had increased to 1.6 million! Quite likely much of the 100,000 subscription increase was due to Daisy! ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Daisy in her Christmas dress, shown in the final paper doll page in the 12/11/1911 issue of LHJ. UFDC Special Exhibit, 2004, Kansas City, KS.

The continuously running Lettie Lane paper doll pages ended with the ﬁfth Daisy page in December 1911. However, perhaps hoping to once again stimulate increased subscriptions, LHJ ran a premium for a Lettie Lane doll house and doll in both November and December 1912. This doll is shown in Madeline Merrill’s book, “The Art of Dolls”, on page 356. Very few of the original doll houses are known to exist (watch for a future article in this magazine). For all of us who love Daisy, we are fortunate that Atha Kahler conducted her research while many of Daisy’s original owners were still alive! In 2004, Atha revised her original book, “Lettie Lane’s Daisy, The Doll That Really Came to Life”, and chaired a “Special Exhibit” on Daisy at the UFDC national convention in Kansas City. The exhibit featured posters size copies of the paper doll pages, original dolls and all the outﬁts made from the patterns for Daisy. In addition, in 1974, Mary Kiley published an article in the Doll Collectors of America Bulletin entitled “Lettie Lane and Her Doll Daisy”. Residing in the same area that Sheila Young lived, Mary did extensive research on Sheila Young and spoke with people who had known her. Both Atha and Mary have been extremely generous in providing me key information. Both ladies played a key role in my purchase of a mint in box, uncut copy of Lettie Lane’s doll house and furniture. I am very grateful to them both so that I can share this information with other doll lovers!

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Learning About American-Made Dolls

by Ursula R. Mertz Photos Christopher Partridge

Group of carnival dolls in their original costumes.

Partial page from Butler Brothers Holiday Catalogue of 1918 – Note the bathing costume for the girl and the 29” baby.

hese days, one seldom sees carnival dolls at doll shows or auctions. Most of them are unusually large, about thirty inches tall. Even though all have well-modeled character heads resembling real children, one might overlook them anyway, because their cloth bodies and limbs are rather crudely stuffed with excelsior, and they are jointed with metal or cardboard disks on the outside of the limbs, not very attractive looking. When I discovered my ﬁrst carnival doll I was fascinated by the fact that it looked like a real little boy. His protruding ears caught my attention. I was hooked and took him home. Some thirty years later, he is still one of my favorite dolls. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Dutch girl marked Elektra T.N.C. // Copyright – All original. Note the upturned felt Dutch shoes. – The “Coleman Encyclopedia” states that in 1914, Ferdinand Pany designed three heads for Elektra, a boy’s head w/ parted hair, a girl’s with hair ribbon and a black one. It is assumed that this girl’s, that of the Uncle Sam with top hat and the Jockey’s were designed by Ferdinand Pany.

Neutrality Kid – illustrated in the 1916 Butler Brothers Holiday Catalogue. One of these has never been seen. This doll was produced by the Averill Mfg. Co. of New York City, as evidenced by the very typical Dutch felt costume, sold by them for many years.

Uncle Sam with felt top hat, marked Elektra T.N.C. // Copyright He is all original. Note his goatskin beard, which has been nailed on.

Close up of Dutch girl, showing her large molded hair bow.

Soon, additional carnival dolls joined my collection, some of them even representing famous personalities, such as Charlie Chaplin, Teddy Roosevelt and Uncle Sam. Most of them seem to have represented males, but along came a Dutch girl in her original costume, and a friend of mine has a carnival doll dressed as a nurse. All were sold in costume. The well known wholesale house, Butler Brothers, described them in their 1916

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Full page ad dated January 1921, placed by the Central Doll Mfg. Co., advertising themselves among others as “Specialists in 30-inch Carnival Dolls.”

This girl was also available with electric eyes, operated by a battery in her body (it still works!). This version may have been sold by the Politzer Company. Collection of Ginger Strain.

The same girl is seen here wax coated and with lovely glass eyes. Collection of Ginger Strain.

catalogue as large size character dolls that will make an exceptional show piece as well as a plaything that could be dressed in children’s clothes. Other companies advertised these large toys as carnival dolls. Many companies may have offered these dolls for sale. Only a few of them advertised in the trade magazines. The dolls were for sale for at least ten years, from the teens through the early twenties. I had always wondered if these dolls had ever been toys that children treasured and played with. How happy was I when my good friend, Ginger Strain, shared with me her collection of old photographs

In the Central Doll Mfg. Company ad, this doll is dressed as a nurse. The head may also have been used for the Butler Brothers bathing doll. Ginger Strain’s version of this doll has electric eyes, making it very obvious that the same head may have been used by several companies. Jockey marked Elektra T.N.C. // Copyright. He is all original. Tips of boots have been repaired. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Charlie Chaplin, an unauthorized version. All original except tie, hat and cane. Note the upturned molded shoes, so typical of the real Charlie Chaplin. All the other carnival dolls have cloth feet.

An all original Scotsman with wonderfully shaded auburn hair.

This doll was obviously meant to represent Teddy Roosevelt with his monocle and mustache on upper lip. All original except belt and boots.

This black boy is a rare mechanical doll. His body consists of a wooden box covered with cloth and lightly stuffed with excelsior under the cloth on the sides and in back. Contained within is a tin container with screw top and brass fittings attached. This container would have been filled with water. When the right leg is lifted the little boy would wet his pants. A mama crier is imbedded in his wooden chest. This is not a prototype. Another one of these dolls was reported by a collector from the Mid West.

showing children beaming at the photographer with carnival dolls in their arms or sitting by their feet, some of them seen in their original clothes, others already wearing children’s outﬁts. Only the Elektra Toy & Novelty Company of New York City marked their dolls. The ﬁrm was in existence from 1910-1920. An illustrated ad placed by Elektra in the trade magazine Playthings in 1915, showed four of these large dolls dressed in attractive costumes (see More Twentieth Century Dolls, Vol. II, pg. 749, by Johana Gast Anderton.). In their holiday catalogue of 1916, the large mail order house Butler Brothers offered a 30” Yama Yama 56

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This Yama Yama is also wearing his original clothes, and his smile is very appealing. Ginger Strain collection.

This sour looking Yama Yama has a replaced ruff and shoes.

This is my favorite boy with the protruding ears. Note his well-modeled eyebrows and lids. He obviously has been played with a lot, as his face is very faded.

(clown), Funny Boy, Neutrality Kid and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bathing Maid,â&#x20AC;? the latter wearing an old fashioned bathing suit with matching cap. Funny Boy was obviously supposed to represent Charley Chaplin. At the time the Louis Amberg & Son Company had exclusive rights to that name, and Butler Brothers could not use it. In their Christmas catalogue of 1918, Butler Brothers were again offering the bathing girl. Apparently, the next three offerings, Yama Yama (the clown), Baby and Comic were produced by the New Era Novelty Co.

This child features bent legs and came with his original long slip. As seen in the Butler Brothers 1918 catalogue, this type doll was dressed in a long gown and cap.

This all original Yama Yama features inset glass eyes and a lovely, pensive expression. Ginger Strain collection. One of the few girls in this group and a rare find. I had never seen her before. Ginger Strain collection. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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This young man came with a well fitting little boy’s suit on. He is a favorite. He too was well played with, and his head has been restored.

An interesting character face with a lovely smile

Half page “Playthings” ad placed by the Politzer Toy Mfg. Co., Inc., also makers of dolls and stuffed toys with electric eyes. Dolls available in sizes 26 and 32.”

This charming clown is the kid in this group. He is only 24 inches tall. All original, replaced shoes.

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A half page ad in Playthings dated June 1914, placed by the Politzer Toy Mfg. Co., Inc., of New York City, advertised a soldier, sailor and baseball doll. They pointed out that their dolls were “correctly” (authentically?) uniformed and that the baseball dolls display the insignia of the major leagues. Politzer offered their dolls in two sizes: 26 and 32.” They also sold dolls and animals with “electric eyes” (battery operated). Star Toy & Novelty Mfg. Co., of New York City advertised a Yama Yama Kid in Playthings in July of 1915. He was pictured in striped suit and matching pointed cap. The ad claimed that they also had baseball boys and jockeys available in sizes 19, 25 and 30”. In a full page ad in the trade magazine Toys And Novelties of January 1921, the Central Doll Mfg. Co. of New York City advertised stuffed toys and character dolls. This ad featured a soldier, nurse, sailor and clown doll.

This head is marked with the number 802. His expressive face is very appealing and the hair beautifully modeled. He features concave pupils which give the eyes a lively expression.

Last but not least, this is another favorite of mine because of his seemingly mischievous smile.

In the photos, only the dolls dressed in original costumes are shown full length. We are lucky to be able to include three all original Yama Yamas, one with inset glass eyes. Only one is shown full length. It was felt that close up views of all the other dolls would showcase their character faces to better advantage.

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The Story of a Brilliant Dollmaker:

Bernard Ravca by Anna May Case

I Dwight D. Eisenhower, papier-mache head, 23 inches.

General Grant, 26 inches.

Revolutionary French General, 26 inches.

Gentle country folk were a favorite theme for Ravca dolls. This couple measure 21-23 inches.

n St. Petersburg, Russia on March 13, 1904 Bernard Ravca was born. Unfortunately, the Bolshevik Revolution was underway, forcing the family to ﬂee to Paris, France. Bernard’s dream was to attend medical school, but his father’s early death changed his plans. He took a job in a doll-making studio on the Rue Bleue, near his home in Paris, hoping to save money for medical school. His job was painting silk fabric for scarves and doll faces. Frustrated and unable to be creative in his job, he opened up his own studio in the artist section of Paris, employing a group of talented Russian exiles, members of the nobility, who had also ﬂed from the Russian Revolution. This distinguished group included Princess BcovitchTcherkassky, whose husband was Governor General of the Caucus under the Czar, several countesses, a woman whose husband had been president of the Russian equivalent of West Point, a prominent Polish baroness who was the widow of a Russian General, Miss Ally Orav, an Estonian who later became a prima donna of the French Opera, and the wives of several prominent Don-Cossacks. Ravca’s primary medium was cloth over wire armatures with stockinette faces and hands. His masterful needlesculpting produced detailed features and contours, rendering each doll with unique character. Facial details were hand painted, and spun wool was used ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Laurel and Hardy, papier mache heads, 21 and 23 inches, were purchased from the Richard Wright Collection of Dolls conducted by Skinnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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Teddy Roosevelt, 9-1/2 inches. OCTOBER 2011

A group of elderly village characters, each about 10 inches tall.

for the hair. The majority of dolls range from seven to twenty-two inches although larger dolls, even life-size were made. Bodies were cotton or straw stuffed. He also used a papier mache/composition type substance for the heads as well as an unbreakable plastic-type material. The most elusive Ravcaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are his rare bread crumb dolls, which he claimed could only be made with French, not American bread because of the consistency. Dolls are marked with paper tags, sometimes handwritten. There are three types of printed tags:

Ravca enjoyed making depictions of elderly people. This fisherman couple is approximately 20 inches tall.

There is amazing detail in these tiny bread crumb dolls, only made as Ravca said from real French bread (American bread didn’t crumble correctly). They measure a little over 4 inches.

Melanie and Ashley from “Gone With the Wind,” 9-1/2 inches.

Henry VIII and his wives, each with identifying tag. The heads are made of a special type of plastic.

A doll made by Ravca’s wife, Frances Diecks.

a round tag saying “Original Ravca and “Fabrication Francaise,” a rectangular tag stating “Original Ravca, Paris and a tiny tag reading “Original Ravca-Paris-New York.” The dolls nearly always retain their original tags and clothing. Success came early to Ravca when one day an English lord ordered a pair of French character dolls for his wife. The dolls so impressed the Englishman and his friends that orders soon began ﬂooding in. Another important break came in 1924 when he was asked to create a doll depicting Marguerite from Faust. Using the slogan, “Real People Dolls, he began in earnest creating likenesses of well known actors, royalty, presidents and most familiar to collectors, dolls representing the French peasantry, elderly couples with stooped shoulders and gnarled hands. In 1937 he won a gold medal at the Paris Exposition followed by a commission to make ﬁfty French regional dolls to decorate the rooms occupied by Princess Elizabeth on a trip to Paris. By 1939 Bernard Ravca was so recognized in France, the ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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The Duke of Windsor and Winston Churchill, 9-1/2 inches.

Revolutionary War soldiers, 17 inches.

Card players, 17 inches seated.

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government sent him to the World’s Fair in New York where he displayed his life-size dolls in the French Pavillion. Tragically, it was during this time that Germany invaded France and Ravca was unable to return home. Many members of his family were lost during the war. He set about establishing his doll business in the US and to help his native country toured with his dolls to raise money for the Free French War Relief. Ravca met his soon to be wife, Frances Diecks, in 1942. Already well on her way of achieving her goal of a career in art by the age of sixteen, she gained early acceptance into the prestigious New York School of Fine Arts (Parson’s). Shortly after graduation she spent the summer in Schenectady where she became acquainted with artists performing in the Mohawk Drama Festival. It was there that she began creating portrait dolls with special attention paid to the outstanding styles being featured in the productions. The doll she created which brought her fame was a portrait doll of Helen Hayes as Regina Victoria. This produced a demand for her work and her dolls were soon being sold in the ﬁnest shops in the country. While visiting a friend in New York City she received a postcard from Ravca who had heard of her dolls and wanted to meet her. Taking a friend along for “protection” she met with Ravca and began a correspondence with him. They married in 1943. Bernard Ravca became an American citizen in 1947. They had an extraordinary respect and admiration for each other’s work and talent. Bernard was quoted saying, “Frances, in my opinion, is one of the best doll makers in the world.” Frances also worked in cotton and silk on padded wire armatures. Her subjects ranged from everyday life scenes to portraits, ballerinas, sprites, baby dolls and Presidents’ wives. She signed her name on the Ravca labels and sometimes labeled a dress hem with her name in large letters. Nevertheless, her husband was often given credit for her creations. In correspondence sent to a Mrs. Smith in 1984 Bernard Ravca, who was then 80, reveals he was certainly not lacking in hubris. He informed Mrs. Smith that the Ravca’s wished to liquidate

Three rabbis, Collection of Claire Dworkin, 20 inches seated.

their huge doll display for one third of its normal worth to “our faithful Ravca Doll addicts as well as to all patently dedicated doll collectors and distinguished art lovers.” He went on to describe “the bestowing, so to speak – of this once in a lifetime bonanza on deserving and appreciative connoisseurs – is most certainly a MUST! However, excellent taste, erudition and an all embracing knowledge of the Doll World – coupled with a deep-routed and absolutely ladylike behavior and above all – the so rarely to be found nowadays sense of “Noblease oblige” will be the expected prerequisites. Hence – ONLY IF YOU THINK YOU QUALIFY – write to us. Our ardent aspiration – our ONLY desire is for creations not to fall into hands of those hopelessly limited, disastrously barbarous uncouth and often miserably invidious creatures who – as you know – abound us. As we’ve gone through the sixty long years of our doll making career – we started on December 26, 1924 – we strive to place our Children in appreciative, loving and hospitable homes. We won’t be richer or poorer – and our conscience will be clear!!!” Obviously, the Ravcas thought highly of their work and wanted their dolls to go only to the best, the most deserving customers! At the closing he advises Mrs. Smith that the bulk of their estate will establish scholarships at Frances’ alma mater, Parsons and the Julliard School of Music. Both Ravcas became members of the National Institute of American Doll Artists. Collectors commonly ﬁnd Bernard Ravca’s peasant folk, so it is richly rewarding when one of his more unusual subjects is discovered. In July 2004 Withington Auctions held an auction featuring a large group of dolls from the personal collection of Bernard and Frances Ravca. Upon their deaths, the collection was left to two friends who in turn left the doll inventory in their will. I was fortunate to add several Ravca dolls to my collection. There is no mistaking the considerable abilities of this talented doll maker. His dolls are still quite affordable, and as many collectors will concur, undervalued.

Above: Unused photo postcards from the estate of Bernard and Frances Ravca, circa 1939, commemorating the first showing of Ravca dolls in the US. Frances is shown adjusting a doll in a movie star display. Right: Ravca life-size dolls had to occupy two seats on their flight to the U.S.

References

Cloth Dolls by Linda Edward, Shiffer Publishing, 1997

Doll Talk for Collectors, Vol. 20, March-April 1974

Antique DOLL Collector, July 2004 Personal correspondence from Bernard Ravca to Mrs. Smith, dated October, 1984

Unless noted, dolls are from the collection of Anna May Case Bernard Ravca in an autographed portrait, 1963.

A special thank you to Withington Auctions

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Frasher’s continued from page 15

Barrios French Poupee with striking presence in wonderful antique silk brocade bridal ensemble is just one of several choice poupees offered in the catalog.

The Lenci salon lady “Mara” is all-original as shown in 1930’s Lenci catalog. She retains vivid costume colors and nice complexion. She will be accompanied by several other Lenci models in the November 5 auction.

Two early 18th century English carved wooden “Queen Anne” dolls pose together for their appearance at Frasher’s November 5 auction.

Exceedingly rare 14” French poupee with blown leather body by Pierre Vincent Clement with charming antique costume.

Who can resist this dainty 10” French bisque Steiner “Series A” bebe with sweet round face and red silk/satin couturier outfit posed with a beautiful French enamelware urn from the Sevres porcelain factory.

Stunningly beautiful early “Figure C” bebe by Steiner has finest bisque and deep blue paperweight eyes and holds a fine silk and lace parasol with faux-bamboo handle.

Bebe Steiner Series A with short, round face and most delicate complexion renders a unique sweetness and charm.

Desirable Jumeau “E J” first generation bebe with early signature admiring a silkcovered French sedan chair circa 1875.

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A delight for the eyes is this 29” size 13 “Triste bebe” by Jumeau with intense blue eyes and luminous complexion; made all-themore beautiful in becoming pink silk costume, boots and stylish bonnet.

Sought-after Jumeau Bebe with cartouche incised mark is a mere 11” and wears a red silk couturier costume and signed shoes – stands aside a fine French glass dollhouse and ivory-handled parasol.

Precious Size 1 French bisque bebe by Henri Delcroix is marked “Paris 1” and stands between two French ivory-handled silk parasols with lace and fringe trim.

A color catalog for this auction is available with pre-sale estimates and after-sale prices realized. The auction can also be viewed on liveauctioneers.com approximately three weeks prior to the auction. This will be a wonderful week-end for doll collectors plus an opportunity to view and acquire beautiful dolls and

One of the rarest of Schoenhut dolls is model 106 with carved and painted bonnet. She will be in the company of several early carvedhair models featured in the catalog.

accessories; not-to-mention the excitement of the auction scene and the company of like-minded doll collectors. For more information or to order a catalog contact Frasher’s Doll Auctions, 2323 S. Mecklin School Rd., Oak Grove, MO 64075; phone 816-625-3786; email Frasher@aol.co.

Auction Gallery

Preview: Ron Rhoads to Sell Personal Collection of William B. Meyers, Master Silversmith by Susan Grimshaw

ood collections of fine miniatures appear on the auction block with regularity, but truly outstanding ones often sit quietly in someone’s home for decades before they suddenly surface. Such an example is the remarkably intact personal collection of sterling silverware crafted by renowned American silversmith William B. Meyers (18871958). Meyers was the preeminent miniature silversmith of the first half of the 20th century and his work is represented in museums throughout the United States and abroad. Private collectors consider themselves lucky to own a single piece of his work and now Meyers’ heirs have decided to sell the artist’s personal collection of silverware and fine miniature furniture through Rhoads & Rhoads Auctioneers on November 19th. After a four year apprenticeship with a silversmith, Meyers went to work for the Wilcox-Roth Co. in Newark, NJ, selling silverware throughout the northeastern U.S. while also doing some design work. By the age of 26 he was the sole owner. Renamed the William B. Meyers Co., it remained in business for over 50 years. 70

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It is fascinating to have Meyer’s beautiful drawings of this fine Victorian toilette set to compare with the finished product, and they will be kept together when offered to bidders. They are in a scale that is perfect for fashion dolls, but would look equally wonderful in a large antique dolls’ house.

Among the most desirable pieces in the collection are two pairs of Georgian mahogany knife boxes outfitted with spoons, forks and scrolled pistol-handled knives. The exquisite knife boxes with satinwood banding and interiors are very similar to a smaller pair by Eric Pearson that was sold earlier this year at the same auction house.

Among Meyers’ very first commissions were these elegant mahogany Duncan Phyfe saber-legged chairs with removable silk cushions. The finish is very fine and they are from a set of eight: six side chair and two carvers.

Following World War I, he turned the focus of his business into making exquisite full-size reproductions of antique Georgian and Regency silver. Some of those pieces he made in the 1920’s are in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. He also made many articles of Jewish ceremonial silver used in synagogues throughout North America. In the late 1920’s, he began making miniature replicas of fine antique silver for his own pleasure, but was soon persuaded to produce miniatures commercially by a polished New York interior decorator and business woman named Emma Haig who had a shop in uptown Manhattan. She had an exclusive arrangement with Meyers and the pieces he made for her were at first unmarked and then later carried her name stamped on the undersides. After Haig’s death in 1936, Meyers was finally able to legally market his miniatures under his own name. He devised his own hallmark: the letter “M” in Olde English script, and used this hallmark for the rest of his career on both miniatures and full-sized silverware. In the 1930’s and into the 1940’s, he commissioned beautifully finished miniature furniture from at least two different suppliers, and some pieces were offered for sale with his silverware. Elite retailers including Abercrombie & Fitch, Saks Fifth Avenue, Marshall Field, and Gumps carried his work. Prestigious public venues displayed his work; several of these catalogued pieces will be included in the Rhoads auction. This is a truly unique collection. Imagine the excitement if the descendants of Paul Revere were to suddenly announce that a treasure trove of that famous silversmith’s work had been safely tucked away for generations and was suddenly coming to the marketplace. For collectors of miniatures, this November 19th auction of William B. Meyers’ personal collection is sure to elicit comparable enthusiasm. For more information visit www. ronrhoads-auction.com

An instantly recognizable example of Meyer’s work is the set of graduated oval platters. These were sold with a small mahogany display stand to show them to best effect. The oval mahogany tea table with gracefully scalloped gallery is one of two such tables. Platters range in size from approximately 1” in diameter to over 2”.

These country furnishings are also noticeably smaller in scale than the more formal pieces in the collection. Because they were protected within glassed display cabinets, they are in mint condition for items eighty years old.

The mahogany used to make this wonderfully proportioned Chippendale chest of drawers is beautifully scaled and lends great realism to its appearance. The fluted quarter columns are delicately carved and the escutcheons and drawer pulls are simply perfect.

Auction Gallery Preview: Bonham’s November 15

ecently added to the upcoming Bonham’s auction is this important size 11 A.T Bebe, 22 inches tall. It is estimated at £20,000 – 30,000.

Also included in the sale will be a good selection of French and German Dolls, including E.J.’s and Tete Jumeaus. Fashion dolls include a glazed china Madame Huret; German character dolls include K&R 109 Carl and 117 Mein Liebling, large size Oriental girl dolls by Simon and Halbig and Bruno Schmitt, a collection of fully furnished Moritz Gottschalk dolls houses and over 100 Schoenhut animals and circus people including a big top and circus ring. Also to be offered are 150 lots of selected pieces from the famous Toy Museum in Davos, Switzerland to include Steiff dolls, boxed Lenci dolls, ﬁne miniature dolls’ house pieces and accessories, Victorian games all bisque ﬁgurines and much more. For more details see the ad on page 23. Visit www.bonhams.com/toys

t Alderfer’s recent auction, a 10-1/2 inch Milliner’s Model with an unusual brown human hair Apollo hairstyle, in beautiful condition, went to a German buyer for $5,500. More Auction Results on page 72 ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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19-inch Izannah Walker with provenance sold for $18,480 at Withington during their August 18 and 19 sale. The doll came with the note, ”A gift to Mary Stevens Burdick at 10 years old in 1871, Newport, R.I.” Another wonderful cloth doll was this 19-inch Columbian in original clothes for $8360.

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gorgeous petite bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, only 12”, circa 1880 with lovely antique costume, undergarments and leather shoes sold for $9,500 (excluding buyer’s premium) at Theriault’s August 28 auction in Seattle, WA.

weetbriar’s September 3 auction featured amazingly-mint dolls from the 1940’s and 1950’s. An Alexander Maggie as Alice in Wonderland was won for $2035.

We would like to thank the following auction houses for their participation: Alderfer Auctions, 501 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA 19440. 215-393-3023. www.alderferauction.com Bonhams, Montpelier Street, Knightsbridge, London SW7 1HH www.bonhams.com/toys

Which American Toy Co. was the largest in the world in 1908?

McMasters Harris Apple Tree Doll Auctions, 1625 West Church Street, Newark, OH 43055 800-842-3526 www.mcmastersharris.com

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t the recent McMasters Harris/Appletree Auctions this 19 inch Kammer and Reinhardt, mold 117A brought $2500.

Sweetbriar Auctions, P.O. Box 37, Earleville, MD 21919. 410275-2094 www.sweetbriarauctions.com Theriault’s, PO Box 151, Annapolis, MD 21404. 800-638-0422 www.theriaults.com Withington Auctions, 17 Atwood Road, Hillsborough, NH 03224. 603-478-3233. www.withinttonauction.com

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The rose garden was so lovely in early fall; the fragrance so delightfully heady, the warmth of the sun so delicious. For just a wee moment our lovely Mademoiselle Bru was caught in a delightful reverie, sinking down on the warm bench with her fresh cut blooms she closed her eyes to breathe in the sweetness of the afternoon. "Awaken, my dear!" At the gentle whisper from her sweetheart , she turned and opened her beautiful blue eyes with a languid smile; refreshed from her brief pause in the garden 14" Early Bru Fashion Surprise with two lovely faces on swivel neck on bisque shoulder plate on sturdy kid body with beautifully stitched fingers. This precious Poupee is dressed in a sumptuous camel silk gown embossed with trails of rose buds; garnished with burnished - red antique velvet ribbon and flounces of ecru lace over layers of freshly pressed petticoats and pantaloons. Lovely camel leather boots over red stockings. Claret colored antique glass eardrops and matching bead necklace are complimented by her fashionably styled coiffure and lovely lace and rose graced bonnet. A spectacular and oh so rare to find treasure - $14,500

Beautifulbebes.com All the Bébés have complied with the standard of Beauty that comes with being part of the Beautiful Bébés Antique Dolls Collection! This lovely 18" earliest 6 over EJ is no exception! Exquisite modeling of her pressed bisque head with mauve and rose shading of features and lovely rich brown eyes in deep coffee tone. She has applied ears and original Jumeau wig. Her shell pink antique dress and hat are the perfect shade for her coloring & she is adorned with a bejeweled pendant watch. She resides on her original signed eight ball jointed body and stands 18". This is one to cherish. A timeless treasure - $14,500

What a wonderful day it had been; full of new adventures in the city visiting all the cousins! Now the sun was sinking and her lovely blue eyes were growing heavy with sleep. Just a few moments with her head nestled against Aunt Clara's feather pillows was all it took... Elysse tumbled into slumber Simply superb 8" all bisque mignonette with rare blue sleep eyes. Beautifully molded hands and fingers, exquisite pale bisque with rose tinted cheeks and lips, multi - stroke blonde - brown eyebrows, original waist length mohair wig with intricate curled bangs. Completely intact pink silk ruche dress with gathered rows of lace and fetching pink silk bonnet to match. She also has superb black five strap molded boots with little heels and her original lace embellished organdy pantaloons. This is one of the most exquisite and rare to find mignonettes of this caliber I have yet to find. She has come from the estate of her original and only owner who cherished her all her life. $6800

Young portrayal of Empress Eugenie captured in a fashionable and original two piece silk walking suit in a lovely blue complete with pendant watch. Her beautiful face is framed with soft golden curls crowned with a jaunty straw chapeau with crimson feather. Fifteen inches of loveliness. $5700 - Parasol available separately - $995

Celeste was so happy having spent the day with her dear cousin from the country. Tomorrow mother would be taking them to see the ballet! Now, overtaken by sleep dancers gracefully soared through her dreams... Diminutive 8.5" Sie C Steiner with sapphire blue lever eyes and unbelievably adorable face with very full lips. On original wooden body, original mohair waved wig with cardboard pate, precious antique frock, leather shoes and charming bonnet. A perfect companion to your other small bebes or motherly French Fashions! A rare to find delight! $14,800

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If Love could be measured by Beauty, then this Earliest First Series Portrait Jumeau 0 is Rich Beyond Measure. This amazing Bébé has the most exquisite and captivating face. Her perfect shade of pale bisque is blessed with warm rose tint of cheeks and full lips. Her huge blue almond spiral threaded eyes are framed by perfectly executed eye cuts. She has a lovely original patina to her marked eight ball jointed body that is in wonderful condition. She has been blessed with a superior antique velvet coat dress of ivory velvet with royal blue soutache trim and mother of pearl buttons. She also has a lovely blue and grey silk dress of antique fabrics crafted in a traditional Bébé style (not shown). Her amazing face is framed by soft curls of her antique mohair wig and crowned with a complimentary French bonnet. Antique leather shoes and a beautiful parasol with painted china handle complete her. This sixteen inch beauty is rare to find so marked and so brilliantly created. Please call or email for pricing

See Beautiful Bébés Antique Dolls at the: "One More Time" Special SEATTLE edition NADDA Antique Doll Show and Sale – Oct. 21st-23rd Embassy Suites, Bellevue, WA Sat 10am-5pm • Sun 10am-3pm Don't Miss The Rosalie Whyel Doll Museum Before the Doors Close in 2012!

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he splendid Louis XVI rooms at New York’s historic Waldorf Astoria are a fitting venue for a superb collection of 19th century antique French dolls and automata, highlighted by the important automata of Candy Spelling, including works by Vichy, Theroude, Lambert, and Roullet et Decamps, some of which are shown below. A catalog of these rare works, along with several hundred of the finest 19th and early 20th century dolls including exemplary examples from Bru, Schmidt et Fils, Steiner, and Jumeau.

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the golden era of the 1950s. The rare collection was assembled by Los Angeles

Hotel Directions & Ways To Bid The auctions will be conducted at the historical WaldorfAstoria Hotel in New York. A special hotel rate is available by booking directly through Theriault’s. For those collectors who cannot attend the auction, absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, or live internet bidding is also available. The auctions can be viewed online at www.theriaults.com (click on the button for Proxibid) after November 7.

Ordering Auction Catalogs Two books will be available for the auction weekend. “Many Wonderful Things”, A 144 page gorgeous full-color catalog of antique dolls and automata will be available for $49 and a 144 page gorgeous full-color catalog of the Candy Spelling collection titled, “To The Manor Born”, is available for $49 with after-auction prices. Both can be ordered at www.theriaults.com or by calling 800-638-0422. A full color brochure detailing both auctions is available on request.

For more details about the auctions and weekend events, contact Theriault’s at 800-638-0422 or email info@theriaults.com.

luminary, Candy Spelling, over several decades. She chose dolls not only for their great rarity but also for their pristine and vibrant presentation, and once owned, preserved them meticulously in glass vitrines in her Holmsby Hills mansion named The Manor. Her decision to return these precious dolls to the collecting world is not only a wonderful opportunity for collectors to acquire an exemplary doll, but also to view a museum-quality collection of these signature American dolls in its glorious entirety. The Sunday auction will be preceded by a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception at the Alexander Doll Company Museum and Archives on Saturday evening, including a sneak preview of the dolls and catalog signing by Candy Spelling. A shuttle bus will be available for collectors staying at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. A special Theriault room block is available at the hotel.

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Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1. - 2. 9 1/2" Incised Jumeau #2 Bebe, light blue threaded p/w eyes perfect pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate, darling Fr. ant. silk & lace dress, magnificent ant. Fr. hat, orig. undies, "signed" Jumeau shoes & socks. On orig. early "signed" Jumeau st. wrist body. ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE in teeny cabinet size!!! ONLY…$8900. 3. 12" Closed Mouth Kestner Pouty, br. sl. eyes, cl/mo, early pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & Kestner pate, ant. Fr. silk & lace dress, ant. undies, orig. shoes. On orig. early st. wrist Kestner body. She will melt your heart. Darling cabinet size!!! Only…$2975. 4. - 5. 12" Early Portrait Jumeau #2, almond shaped brown p/w eyes, very early pale bisque, orig. skin wig, pate & orig. head coil, wears orig. amazing costume consisting of eyelet dress, matching slip & undies, orig. velvet coat & matching velvet hat w/blue silk muff w/tassels, orig. Jumeau earrings, crocheted socks & ant. shoes. On orig. early 8 ball jointed st. wrist "signed" body. Was mine for many years. Very early & very SPECIAL! A beautiful Bebe! $14,750. 6. 5" Sonnenberg Child, mint pale bisque, blue glass eyes, orig. mohair wig, orig. crocheted dress & bonnet, adorned w/blue silk ribbons, orig. undies & orig. compo body in unplayed with condition. Resembles the Kestner all bisques w/multi strap bootines. Adorable with extremely well detailed features. DARLING tiny size. You will love her!!! $995. 7. 5" All Bisque "Our Fairy", perfect bisque overall, brown glass side glancing sl. eyes, orig. mohair wig & pate, chest label, desirable starfish hands & the sweetest little smile having two teeny molded upper teeth & closed mouth. Sure to bring you a smile!! Darling!! $995. 8 - 9 16" Early Portrait Jumeau #7 Bebe, flawless pale bisque, br. p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, ant. mohair wig, orig. cork pate, orig. head coil, wearing her fabulous FACTORY orig. silk & lace dress, undies, Jumeau socks, Portrait Jumeau shoes w/rosettes, plus fabulous ant. Fr. hat. On orig. early "signed" 8 ball jointed st. wrist Portrait Jumeau body. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. Priced great at only…$8900. 10. 13” Kestner Child, gorgeous blue sl. eyes, mint pale bisque, 4 upper teeth, orig. clean mohair wig in orig. set, Kestner pate, wearing complete orig. costume, incl. undies, MINT shoes & socks. Clothing never removed. On orig. early fully signed early “Excelsior” body. Couldn’t be more perfect!!! Unplayed with condition & FACTORY orig. down to the ribbon in her hair. This little girl is a great cabinet size and STUNNING!!! $1450. 11.- 12. 10" Early F.G. #2 Block Letter Bebe, gorgeous blue p/w eyes, mint pale bisque, replaced darling curly lambs wool wig, cork pate, wears orig. gorgeous peach wool dress & hat, orig. undies & signed Fr. shoes w/rosettes. Very early FG w/desirable molded Bru type tongue tip. On orig. early st. wrist FG body. OUTSTANDING beauty!!!! Darling rarely found tiny cabinet size #2!! Too ADORABLE for words!!! ONLY….$8500. 13. - 14. 15" E 6 J Jumeau Bebe, immaculate bisque, blue p/w eyes, great clean orig. mohair wig in orig. set & orig. cork pate. Wears fabulous authentic Fr. ant. ornate E.J. Jumeau silk & lace costume, ant. hat, orig. undies & ant. Fr. "signed" "Paris" shoes w/big rosettes & orig. socks. On orig. "signed" early 8 ball st. wrist body. Absolutely STUNNING in a great cabinet size!!! $9500.

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November 2011 Volume 14, Number 10

THERIAULT’S TO AUCTION CANDY SPELLING’S COLLECTION OF DOLLS AND AUTOMATA

FASHIONABLE MANTELETS FROM CHIFFONNETTE’S TROUSSEAU

A VISIT WITH ANNA MAY CASE

by Sylvia Mac Neil A simple pattern for this fashionable short cloak will add style and elegance to your poupée’s wardrobe.

by Donna C. Kaonis An amazing house, dating back to 1731, provides the perfect backdrop for a mind-boggling collection of dolls.

About The Cover

The highly elusive character model 106 by Kammer and Reinhardt is among the stellar lineup at the upcoming Theriault auction to be held in New York City at the Waldorf Astoria, November 19 and 20. An important sale, it offers the important collection of rare dolls and automata from the Candy Spelling collection.

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DATING A DOLL

by Dee Urquhart-Ross Tantalizing proof insides this doll dates her to within a few days its construction!

UFDC ANTIQUE COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT 2011 ANAHEIM, CA Part II Photographed at the United Federation of Doll Clubs National Convention by Keith Kaonis

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Visit WWW.CARMELDOLLSHOP.COM for a Large Selection! Michael Canadas and David Robinson P.O. Box 7198 Carmel, California 93921 Email: mnd@redshift.com • (831) 625-5360 Visa • MasterCard • American Express • We Welcome Layaway Always Buying, Selling and Trading Fine Antique Dolls Members of UFDC & NADDA COME VISIT OUR SHOP ON LINCOLN STREET, BETWEEN FIFTH AND SIXTH, IN DOWNTOWN CARMEL

19 1/2” China -- this perfect doll has a detailed hairstyle with an intricate knot in back and sausage curls that cascade down the side of the neck, then continue down in back. Her pale blue eyes are the perfect complement to her elegant tiered gown with rich golden stripes. The cloth body is ﬁtted with long china arms with cupped hands. $4250. 18” Wigged China, a perfect shoulderhead with beautiful facial features and a marvelous mohair wig in an elegant style that is secured by a lace snood. On an old leather body in good condition, she wears a glorious ball gown – an exquisite creation in cream silk with magniﬁcent black lace and yards of garnet silk ribbon decoration. $3200.

19” J. D. Kestner 143 with a perfect bisque head, brown glass sleep-eyes, an open mouth with teeth and a sweet blonde mohair wig. On a jointed composition Kestner body, it is in very good condition, save for a bit of over painting to the fingers on both hands. Her lace party dress is as adorable as she is, and she wears antique leather shoes, too. $995. 20” S & H 1279, a perky child with a perfect bisque head with lovely coloring and painting, blue/gray glass sleep-eyes, an open mouth with teeth (repair to tip of one), pierced ears and a gorgeous strawberry blonde human hair wig. On a wood and composition fully-jointed body with the original paint finish, she wears a spectacular antique dress in peachy pink cotton with fine lace accents. $2800.

Georgian woodens have sometimes seen refreshing to their paint over the years, but we prefer to offer those that have remained just as the day they were made, like this wooden lady. Standing 15-1/2” tall (overall) details include a turned wood head and torso with original paint, plus rosy cheeks, inset black glass pupil-less eyes and a wonderful mohair wig. The body features carved wooden legs that are jointed at the hips and knees, with forked hands (losses). 18th century silk in various shades forms the basis of her elegant dress. $9800. Exhibiting pure charm is this 11” Tuck Comb Wooden Peddler, circa 1830. A product of the Grodnertal, the hard-working entrepreneur boasts delicate painting on her turned and carved head. Of the variety that features a wood articulated body (repair to one hand), she wears an original ensemble, which includes a black wool cloak. Finally, her tray of assorted goods is well stocked and attractively arranged. $7200.

14” Jumeau version of the Paris Bebe. Details include a perfect, character-like modeled head, rich brown paperweight eyes and pierced ears. On a fully jointed composition body that shows normal wear; she is attired in a most charming bebe dress of rich cream silk brocade. $6800. One of the most unusual dolls we have come across in a very long time must be this 24” French character with a papier-mâché head upon a wood and cloth jointed body. Details include a beautifully modeled head with exquisite and expressive painting, brown paperweight eyes, and a fabulous orange/red mohair wig worn in a fanciful style. This comical fellow is costumed in silks and velvets in the 18th century taste. $9500. 19” Bebe Français (B8F) a model that is difﬁcult to come by, with perfect bisque, blue paperweight eyes and a light brown mohair wig. On a composition body with the original ﬁnish showing normal wear; she wears a spectacular bebe ensemble in deep burgundy cut velvet. A bonus is a wonderful pair of brown leather Jumeau shoes. $5995.

4 3/4” Mignonette with very pretty bisque, gorgeous cobalt blue eyes, and a marvelous original blonde wig styled in long curls. Her ﬁve-piece body is in very good condition, and she is beautifully costumed in deep blue silk with cream accents. $1495. 5-3/4” French all bisque with jointed elbows. Made by Fernand Sustrac, she has perfect bisque, brilliant blue eyes, her original mohair wig of tight dark blonde curls, and bare feet. She wears a lovely lacetrimmed frock in cranberry silk, complete with a straw chapeau. $5800.

“Willie” is a rare 22-1/2” Simon & Halbig 151 with a perfect bisque head (normal wig pulls) blue painted eyes, an open/closed smiling mouth with painted teeth, and the original human hair wig. His jointed body retains the original paint ﬁnish in very good condition. The silk velvet suit he now wears was created especially for him from the original style. Willie’s wide smile is infectious – he’s rather nice to have around. $12,500. 17-1/2” Bebe Jumeau (impressed 5) with a perfect bisque head, an open mouth with teeth, expressive blue sleep-eyes, pierced ears, and the original blonde mohair wig. The jointed body has seen its share of repair and repainting, but when the doll is dressed, that aspect is not obvious. She wears a darling mariner-inspired dress and cute red leather antique shoes. A very fair price at: $1750.

23” Bebe Steiner FIRE A 15 -- a vision of loveliness with peaches and cream bisque and mesmerizing blue paperweight eyes, all on a jointed composition body with the original finish in excellent condition. The black silk and patterned velvet costume is exquisite for its classic cut and fit. $6800. 24” Bebe Jumeau – a big beautiful E11J with perfect bisque, and brown paperweight eyes with mauve shadow, all on a chunky, straight-wrist, eight-ball body in very good condition. A luxurious ensemble in sea foam green silk faille features lace details upon the cuffs, at the waist and upon the coordinating hat. $12,800. 5-1/2” Dollhouse Bride -a perfect model with a solid dome head, molded breasts, nicely painted features and the original human hair wig. On her original cloth body with bisque bent arms, she is exquisitely costumed in a cream silk bridal ensemble. $950. 6-1/2” China with lovely coloring, beautifully painted features, and a classic hairstyle. On an antique cloth body with original china limbs, the cupped hands are nicely modeled and she wears black painted boots with flat soles on her feet. Her costume is exquisite. $995.

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Few examples are known to exist of K*R’s 106 art character model, this superb 21” (53 cm) model with finest quality bisque and painting, and having wonderful antique costume that may be original. The doll graces the cover of “Many Wonderful Things” catalog.

Ernestine Jumeau was the director of costume creation at the Jumeau firm for two decades, her exquisite designs and couturier skills responsible for superb costumes such as this all-original one.

Of special charm for her diminutive size, 4/0, the 8 ½” French bisque bebe by Steiner is their extremely rare Series B, to be auctioned on November 19 by Theriault’s.

Kammer and Reinhardt’s 131 googly in the very rare all-bisque version, with factory-original costume will march down the runway at the November 19 auction at the Waldorf-Astoria. 18

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hen Aaron and Candy Spelling built their famed 125 room, 56,500 square foot French-style chateau in the Holmsby Hills area of Los Angeles in 1988, it was aptly decorated with the finest collections of European antiques, furnishings, chandeliers, paintings and decorative objects, including - and some would say, highlighted by - rare and wonderful objects from the world of dolls, automata and childhood. This year, the splendid Spelling chateau was sold, and now, on Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20, their magnificent collection of dolls and automata will come to auction in the splendid Louis XVI rooms at the historic Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. The two-day important event will be conducted by the specialty antique doll firm of Theriault’s, headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland. The Saturday auction, November 19, features 300 rare and exquisite antique dolls and automata, highlighted by objects from the Spelling collection. Featured on the cover of the antique doll catalog “Many Wonderful Things” is the extremely rare art character doll, model 106, by Kammer and Reinhardt, of which only a few examples are known to exist. “We were delighted to learn of this doll from a private Midwest collection, and then delighted even more at its superb state of preservation. This doll is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a connoisseur collector”, said Stuart Holbrook, President of Theriaults. The auction, in fact, is peopled with dolls that seldom come to view. There is the dainty and oh-so-rare Series B bebe by Jules Steiner in a diminutive 8 1/2” size 4/0. There is a grand-sized black paper mache child, possibly made by American folk artist Leo Moss. An outstanding large poured wax English doll with completely original costume, poses alongside the very rare American Bye-lo, handmade of wax by Grace Story Putnam of which few are known to exist. Jumeau bebes are always beautiful, but when wearing their original Jumeau couturier costumes, they are unsurpassed; examples are presented at the Saturday auction. There are, also, outstanding bebes by Leon Casimir Bru (including one bebe in her original trunk with original trousseau), Schmitt et Fils, and Jules Steiner, and an exquisite early period A.T. bebe by Thuillier with

SPELLING’S COLLECTION OF DOLLS AND AUTOMATA her original costume and signed shoes. Fine poupees, some with fine couturier original costumes, and some with rare bodies including a wooden-bodied portrait Jumeau, make their runway appearance, too. Of particular note is a fine collection of 20 early dolls by Lenci in fresh and vibrant condition, ranging from salon ladies to fashionable children. A collection of Kathe Kruse dolls also includes many rare early models. For lovers of German bisque character children there is a bounty, too, ranging from the beloved art character series of Kammer and Reinhardt, to delightful googlies, to rarely-found dolls from firms such as Bawo and Dotter. And, of course, the automata! Beautiful bisque children in their original couturier costumes from the 19th century hands of Eugenie Lambert, stand alongside the breath-taking exhibition pieces of Vichy. Ladies play the piano or strum the mandolin, Little Tich relentlessly tips his hat and taps his foot, Egyptian ladies of the court elegantly pluck harps, and a pair of mischievous clowns tease each other with friendly little kicks. There are the beautiful ladies whose baskets of flowers actually hide special surprises, the magicians who delight with different objects each time the table is tapped, and an outstanding 27”tall bisque portrait lady by Vichy, of which no other is known in this size, likely created as an exhibition model. The superb dolls of Madame Alexander of New York, featured in the November 20 Sunday auction, are, fittingly, considered the aristocracy of American dolls, not only for their subject matter as queens and princesses and 19th century elegant ladies, but also for the luxurious detail with which they and their costumes were created. Hundreds of unique examples of these dolls peopled the Spelling gallery, mostly from the vintage golden years of the 1950s, each perfectly preserved. The auction will feature 350 outstanding examples including the rarest early portrait models such as Victorian Bride, red-haired Pink Champagne lady, Judy portrait, and Deborah Ballerina. There are Godey ladies and gentlemen, rare models from the Coronation series including Estrella, dolls from the Me and My Shadow series including Mary Louise, Victoria and Agatha, four unique dolls from the

Two of the rare German bisque portraits of Asian children at Theriault’s November 19 auction in New York are wearing their original costumes. Imagine that for more than 135 years this beautiful French bisque poupee has lived in this all-original couturier silk ensemble, and you will appreciate her singularity.

Stunningly beautiful size 4 French bisque bebe by Schmitt et Fils in superb antique costume.

The November 19 auction includes a wonderful small group of characters from SFBJ including a rare frowning face 248 model.

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Extremely rare 35” Italian Lenci doll in near mint vibrant original costume highlights the collection of Lenci dolls.

Wonderful children from the collection of more than 20 Lenci dolls from the 1920s/1930s to be auctioned on November 19 by Theriault’s.

Considered the apogee of French doll collecting, the 15” kid-bodied bebe signed A.T. by Thuillier is made yet more splendid with gorgeous blue eyes, antique costume, signed A.T. shoes.

Above, the dainty waltzing couple was a favorite automaton of Candy Spelling from her notable collection, posed next to the stunning exhibition model waltzing lady, both by Vichy, circa 1865. Both are included in the November 19 auction “Many Wonderful Things”. Left, the lovely Bru bebe has lived in her original trunk for well-more than a century, jealously guarding her original couturier trousseau.

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Biblical series and a baker’s dozen of rare dolls created exclusively for FAO Schwarz during the 1950s. “Most of these dolls are so rare that they only appear on the market every ten years or so”, notes cataloguer Florence Theriault, adding “And to ﬁnd them in such impeccable condition is just pure pleasure”. The auction features two catalogs, each available for $49 including priority shipping. The November 19 Saturday catalog, “Many Wonderful Things” is 140 pages with full color photos of each object, featuring antique dolls and automata from the Spelling collection as well as other private collections including the important dolls of the late Jeanne Dailey of Milford Center, Ohio. The November 20 Sunday catalog, “To The Manor Born”, is 120 pages with full color photos of each doll, is a completely one-owner auction of the Spelling collection of Alexander dolls. Catalogs can be ordered by calling 800-638-0422 M-F 9AM-8PM on online at www.theriaults.com. “The Spelling collection of dolls and automata was assembled over a twenty year period with taste and discrimination” says Stuart Holbrook, president of Theriault’s. “Candy Spelling had frequented our auctions throughout her collecting years and I knew her to be a determined and passionate collector when choice dolls and automata came on the market. Yet not until I saw her collection in its entirety did I realize the careful thought that had preceded every acquisition.” The auctions will be conducted at the historical Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. “It’s an event in itself just to come to this classic 19th century hotel”, enthusiastically notes Stuart Holbrook, “and to combine it with two days of doll events is nothing short of cloud nine for collectors!” A special hotel rate is available by booking directly through Theriault’s. For those collectors who cannot attend the auction, absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, or live internet bidding is also available. The auctions can be viewed online at www.theriaults.com (click on the button for Proxibid) after November 7. For more information about the auction visit www.theriaults.com, email info@ theriaults.com, or call 800-638-0422.

Eugenie Lambert directed the costume creation for the charming automata made by her husband, Leopold Lambert, overseeing such exquisite costumes as this alloriginal example.

Another superb French bisque automaton lady in all-original silk costume will fiddle her way through the “Many Wonderful Things” auction.

The November 20th auction, “To the Manor Born”, is the one-owner collection of rare and vintage dolls by Madame Alexander from the Candy Spelling collection. Examples of the rare automata featured in “Many Wonderful Things”, to be auctioned on November 19.

A paper mache monkey, a bisque dancing tiny doll and a paper mache mouse that runs in circles are the secrets hidden under the flowers of the French automaton vendor.

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Anna May Case A VISIT WITH

think you will all agree that collecting has enriched our lives in ways that go way beyond making a good buy on an antique doll, not the least of which are the friendships we have made along the way. As the editor of this magazine and a doll collector, I have had the great pleasure of being invited into many homes. What is always fascinating to me is how individuals display their dolls, some in almost museum-like settings, and others, like Anna May Case, who describes herself as a frustrated set designer, with virtually every square inch utilized. Even without her enormous collection of dolls, a visit to Anna May’s house is an unforgettable experience. The initial construction, which she refers to as the springhouse, was completed in 1731, followed by a separate stone kitchen and Above: Some of the dolls displayed in the master bedroom. Husband Jerry only asks that his wife leaves enough room to get to the bathroom.

by Donna C. Kaonis photos by Keith Kaonis

dining room and upstairs bedrooms in 1745. Long before Anna May’s family moved into the house some thirty-six years ago, the two structures had been joined together using early 18th century materials. With nine children she and her husband Jerry needed additional space and immediately set upon enlarging the kitchen and adding a sunroom to capture views of the 40-acre property. The kitchen with its large central ﬁreplace is home to Anna May’s large graniteware collection, a colorful large country store case which originally held parasols and spats, an unusual octagonal pie safe, cobbler’s bench, advertising tins and bins, and a pristine blue enameled stove, a full size version of her miniature Karr salesman sample stove. Several years ago they turned what had once been a garage into their entertainment center. With its Left: A favorite is this cloth doll by Izannah Walker. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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An unusual two-faced parian type by Kling.

George Washington seems perfectly at home in the Caseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 18th century living room.

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Clever mechanical dolls and toys can be found in the collection.

An antique perambulator holds a collection of Bye-los.

Cupboards open to reveal early chinas and tiny treasures. That’s a two-faced pincushion under the large globe below. A close-up of Admiral Nelson, resplendent in his British Naval costume. True to life, he is minus an arm and wears an eye patch.

hand-sawn beams and rustic bricks salvaged from a torn up street dating back to the 1700’s, it’s perfectly integrated with the 18th century structures. The original bake oven dating from 1745, once on the outside of the house, is now a focal point of the room. Many of Anna May’s paintings and drawings of family members – she is a talented artist in both oils and charcoal – decorate a long wall. In this magazine you’ve seen Anna May’s extraordinary shell doll collection (our August 2010 issue) and more recently, her collection of Ravca dolls. But dolls are only a part of the story. Painted country furniture, baskets, quilts, woven coverlets, red ware, flow blue porcelain, graniteware, mourning pictures, early prints, samplers, tin ware, candy containers, antique holiday decorations, cookie cutters and ship models are among her other collecting interests. She describes herself as a caretaker of these special objects for future generations to enjoy. Visitors to Jerry’s medical office will find it outfitted with antique medical equipment – bottles and jars, a doctor’s demonstration doll, tools, early books, eye cups, an old doctor’s bag, an antique wheelchair with a cane seat, a wooden leg, even a Chase hospital doll, all courtesy of Anna May. Needless to say his patients find the interesting office a real icebreaker. How did her collecting passions start? Growing up in the Midwest, Anna May only had two dolls to call her own – a Shirley Temple type and a baby doll. Later a cousin gave her an antique doll which she learned to make clothes for on her mother’s treadle sewing machine. Her great Aunt Rose figures largely in her memories. “Whenever I visited my

This close-up shows the doll’s molded ruffled bonnet.

The variety in chinas seems endless. This large example has a face we have never seen before.

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Below: A note included with this paper mache glass eyed doll states it was purchased in Paris in 1843 by President Franklin Pierce.

More stately papier maches.

This doll once belonged to General Porter, the chief of staff for General McClellan during the Civil War.

This beautifully detailed scene is carved out of ivory. It used to reside on Mary Merritt’s coffee table until purchased by Richard Wright who told Anna May, “You have to buy this!” Because there was room under the dome and space is a premium, Anna May added a few papier mache dolls! 26

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aunt she would take her dolls out and tell me a story about each one. I would listen spellbound.” Her first collection and the one closest to her heart is her shell art which began with a beautiful little pin her father brought home from a trip. It sparked a lifelong interest resulting in a world class collection that encompasses sailor’s valentines, jewelry, dresser and trinket boxes, doll house furniture, mirrors, elaborate garden scenes and of course dolls with heads of paper mache, wood, wax, carton moule and occasionally china. Clothing is formed with stiffed linen or paper and covered entirely in shells in various patterns, resulting in tiny works of art. In 1976 she joined her first doll club and has been actively involved in UFDC ever since. Earlier this year, she finished her term as the President of the Letitia Penn Doll Club. For several years she has hosted an annual picnic for club members and friends who are allowed to wander about in this historic home.

This important German papier-mache was found to have a Boston newspaper inside its head (since restored), dating to twelve years prior to the Greiner 1858 patent.

An interesting demonstration or perhaps a prototype, this doll has a papier-mache head and a pressed cloth body. In the original springhouse dating to 1731 there is a collection of memorabilia relating to George Washington. A full size figure of Thomas Jefferson stands outside the entry door.

These unusual 18th century dolls with carved wood heads are all original. In the same family for many years, they stand on stenciled bases with German writing. Anna May also has several Neapolitan crèche figures in the same room. A blond Greiner with an unusual hairdo.

My what big teeth you have Grandma! Clearly Anna May has fun with her collecting!

Anna May describes herself as picky when it comes to adding dolls to her collection – they either have to be original or come from a good friend which to her makes them special. This same philosophy applies to her other collections, “I’d much rather have an old chair with dings and wear on it, than something that has been reﬁnished. I think it takes away all the character and history.” Rustic antique pieces of furniture are put to use, not always with their original purpose in mind; an example being an old cobbler’s bench now stacked with antique kitchen tools. She is very pleased with an antique corner cupboard that she took down to its original red paint. What makes it so special is that it was one of the original furnishings in the house and after being stored for many years in a neighbor’s garage is now back where it belongs. The imaginative displays are totally engaging and a delight to her grandchildren as well as other doll collectors who enjoy her annual picnic. Not to be missed is the “wolf room,” with its life-size display of Little Red Riding Hood and in the antique grain painted bed, the ferocious wolf ready to devour

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This delightful papier-mache is a Motchmann-type with a squeaker. Right: One of several fireplaces in the house. On the mantle you can see part of Anna May’s tin ware collection.

Leather faced peddlers, known as “whites” were the first commercially produced peddlers, circa 1820.

A stair landing is home to a collection of nun dolls.

his innocent victim. Anna May purchased the store displays from a friend and she along with some fellow collectors managed to squeeze them into the car on the ride home from a Doll Collectors of America meeting. There’s also full size ﬁgures of Benjamin Franklin, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, purchased from the former Merritt Museum of Childhood. Anna May believes they were made for the museum by the Cook Company in Philadelphia. It seems appropriate that they now reside in an 18th century home! Dolls are everywhere – one large room downstairs is devoted to her collection of shell dolls and boxes but some of her favorites live upstairs along with early chinas, paper maches, French and German bisque, cloth dolls and wax. Her love of history inspired an early interest in Greiners. A doll purchased through a fellow collector from her friend Richard Wright offers proof that Germany was making paper mache dolls at least twelve years prior to Greiner’s 1858 patent. The doll, which had been badly 28

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These wood bodied chinas are set up at a charity bazaar.

damaged, was repaired by Emma Clear who discovered stuffed inside its head a sheet of the Boston Daily Times dated August 27, 1845. In light of this signiﬁcant ﬁnd, this was one instance where Anna May broke her rule about no restoration. Although it is easy to see a preference for early dolls, Anna May also has a sizeable number of WPA dolls, and a more recent fascination with the peddler dolls made by Marie and Grace Turner. The Long Island sisters are believed to have started making dolls representing street peddlers in the 1930’s as a result

A lovely china fortuneteller doll with her paper skirt of fortunes still intact.

This wonderful blue enamel stove has been in Anna’s May family for years. It is complete and even retains the saucers under each leg. She also has the matching salesman sample.

A recent purchase, this papier-mache doll with glass eyes and an elaborate original costume goes by the name Florie.

Nymphenburg china from KPM’s Meissen factory.

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Cupboards filled with German bisque dolls line the entire wall in the Christmas room.

The sunroom/office is home to several WPA dolls as well as peddler dolls made by the Turner sisters, c. 1930’s-40’s.

of their interest in peddlers’ cries which have been preserved chieﬂy in nursery rhymes and children’s books. Their dolls cover the period from 16th century England to late 19th century American tradesmen. As described in a series of small books they wrote and photographed, the dolls have a padded copper armature with heads primarily of carved wood but occasionally ceramic, plastic wood or bisque. Old materials were used to copy the costumes seen in old paintings and prints. At some point the sisters gave the dolls to the Yesteryear Museum and when it closed they were gradually dispersed to collectors. Many of Anna May’s most prized treasures came from the late dealer and collector Richard Wright. “He would tell me, you have to have this. And you know, he was always right!” Anna May shows no signs of slowing down. Jerry, although not a collector, is very tolerant of his wife’s proclivities and, I suspect, knows it is useless to object. “I wouldn’t know where to start downsizing,” she admits. Looking around, we’d have to agree!

A most unusual “coffin” box. The decorated lid slides off to reveal a box filled with two layers of tiny cloth dolls, each in its separate compartment. This was originally in the Merritt Museum and later purchased by Anna May from the Richard Wright Estate. 30

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Frozen Charlies/Charlottes and antique vanity pieces decorate an antique washstand.

Wax busts were once used as store displays. Anna May calls herself a frustrated set designer, always pairing her dolls with appropriate antiques.

An antique feather tree holds a collection of old ornaments. Anna May keeps it up all year long.

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Auction Gallery

petite Bebe Bru known as the “circle dot” with leather body and bisque forearms, wearing the original sailor dress and hat, 11 inches, brought approximately $17,000 at Francois Theimer’s September 24 auction.

Preview: James D. Julia • November 30

n November 30 James D. Julia presents a diverse array of American and European toys, mechanical banks, fine French and German dolls, antique advertising, salesman samples, coin-operated machines, music boxes, and other miscellaneous treasures. The following day will offer exceptional leaded lamps, rare art glass, cameo glass, Victorian glassware, and more. A selection of Brus includes a marvellous 15” Bru Jne and a remarkable 19” Bru Jne bebe with finely molded features. A stunning 14” Portrait Jumeau with pale bisque and deep threaded paperweight eyes, a lovingly restored A. T. and two beautiful Steiners, a C and a B series will be offered. The former is a diminutive cabinet sized example with charming outfit and nice lines. The other is a larger 25” example with deep blue paperweight eyes and a sublime expression. Highlights among the German dolls are a rare 15-1/2” K*R Googly and an 11-1/2” Kley & Hahn 536 character doll with intaglio cut eyes. More information on the Julia auction can be obtained by going to their website at www.jamesdjulia.com or calling 207-453-7125.

he rare smiling Jumeau model 203, marked Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10,” 24-1/2 inches, sold for approximately $16,000 at the Chartre September 24 auction.

18” A. T.

A 15” Bru Jne is gorgeous from head to toe.

t their autumn auction, Ladenburger sold this unmarked pressed bisque French doll, 19-1/2 inches, with a French jointed body and straight wrists for approximately $13,700.

We would like to thank the following auction houses for their participation: Galerie de Chartre, 10 rue Claude BERNARD ZA Le Coudray - BP 70129, 28630 Chartres - Le Coudray. Email: chartres@galeriedechartres.com James D. Julia, 203 Skowhegan Road, Fairfield, Maine 04937. www.jamesdjulia.com Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GMBH, Lustgartenstr. 61 D-68526Ladenburg, Germany www.spielzeugauktion.de Francois Theimer, 4 rue des Cavaliers 89130 Toucy. www.theimer.fr 15-1/2” K*R Googly 34

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Fashionable Mantelets From Chiffonnette’s Trousseau By Sylvia Mac Neil

uring the mid nineteenth century, in the realm of Fashion for ladies as well as dolls, Fancy was always creating a thousand new novelties or varied and artistic arrangements of former articles of dress. With regards to outer wraps, the particular style and elegant simplicity of one particular short cloak, or mantelet as it was referred to, rendered it a garment that met with unqualiﬁed admiration by the belles of the time. The popularity of mantelets was said to be more than merely general, it was almost universal. Becoming every day more in favor, the fair Votaries of Fashion laid down a few general rules to heart to guide their choice for the coming season. These mantelets, perfect marvels of taste and design, were styled to sit high at the neck, or lower, in a gentle V shape. The back was quite shallow and in front descended in long, square ends or gentle points. Mantelets were worn in the morning with a negligee, or casual wear, walking dress, and they were equally well adapted to the most elegant promenade or carriage costume. The only difference consisted in the material of which they were composed and trimmed. For négligé, they were made up in black or some dark colored négligé silk, and, for the carriage drive and promenade, silks of lighter colors were preferred, either to match the dress or not. When the season became more advanced, this addition to the ensemble, made of black velvet, and worn with a dress of some pretty colored silk, had a decidedly stylish effect. Some of the velvet mantelets were garnished with rows of silken braid and others were edged with deep borders of chinchilla or sable. Bands of swans-down were equally favored. Various mantelets were very fully trimmed with broad frills, edged with fringe or passementerie, while others were trimmed with bands of velvet ribbon or a single row of fringe, surmounted by bias folds, braid or other graceful trim. The plainest were considered to be those garnished with ﬂounces pinked out along the edges. Regardless, they were at once charming and fanciful creations. Mantelets had sometimes a rounded point behind and very long ends in front, and other times were entirely of the shawl form, that is, pointed behind as well as in front. There was one, made for a carriage wrap, of white China crape, the whole ornamented with bands of broad, black velvet. This was a very stylish little affair, but was also considered, “very fantastic.” It was called the “Joconde.” Another mantelet, the “Regina,” was made of black velvet, and was circular in form, with a slight drop behind. The trimming consisted of two rows of very rich, black lace. An exceedingly striking affair, the “Clara,” was cut in a loose saque form, and was also made up in black velvet, trimmed with sable and a deep ball fringe. A yoke of black velvet passed around the neck and down 36

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the front, and was ornamented with frogs and loops, or brandebourgs, as they were sometimes referred to. The “Sultana” was arranged with matchless taste. It featured the front turned back in lapels to show the lace or embroidery of the chemisette. The mantelet was garnished with ruches of ribbon and a broad fall of Brussels or French lace. “La Belle,” or the “Favorite,” as it was otherwise known, was made of black silk and tastefully trimmed with a border of deep fringe and finished by a broad bow with flowing ends. During this period of fruitful fancy, some garments were named after certain important personages. The “Marie Antoinette fichu” was exceedingly fashionable and known to all. But there was also another wrap sporting her name, the “Marie Antoinette Mantelet.” The style was partly of the shawl form and partly of the mantelet. It could be either loose at the back or confined to the waist by a few plaits. One delightful affair of this design was made up in silk, in shades of greeny-black and was lined in white. The trimming was a fringe of a very rich pattern, and of two colors, the predominant tint being green, with a slight admixture of black. Another happy inspiration was the “Victoria Mantelet,” so called because it was first worn by the queen of England. It was of silk of any dark hue, the trimming consisting of bouillonnés, or puffs, of the same material. This is the month when many of our fair readers will be desiring a new wrap destined for the trousseau of their favorite grande élégant. Such as those who have not conveniences for getting one ready-made, or wish to study economy, or seek to have something very recherché recherché, will find the following pattern of great service. It will enable all to make a mantelet of irreproachable taste without the assistance of a doll couturier at hand. The style for the mantelet featured here was taken from an original mantelet worn by an antique Rohmer doll. The pattern is for a 17 inch to 18 inch doll, and has the advantage of being so simple, that any seamstress can make it herself. Thus, it is at once economical and, what may be considered better still, very á la mode. The shape and cut of this mantelet is classic and can be seen in styles resembling this one, and with some variations, in period fashion plates dating from the 1840s to the 1870s. It is designed to sit high but easy round the neck. Behind, it has something of the appearance of a bertha; it is rounded, and comes just to the waist. It fits well on the shoulders and in front, falls in long, squared ends. At the front, on each side, is a shallow slit, adding great charm to an otherwise simple line. Any number of fabrics can be used for making up this wrap. Four different silk materials have been

This stylish affair is an exact replica of the original mantelet worn by a Rohmer doll. Made of black silk taffeta, it features a high, rounded neckline, the front designed with long, square tabs, falling gracefully on the full skirt. The back is simple, low and rounded. This mantelet is unlined. A ruche of black taffeta box pleats, with pinked out edges, is very gracefully arranged all along the bottom. Two rows of simple, round silk cord are set above the ruching, following the contours and continuing up the front, just to the bound neckline; it closes simply with a hook and loop at the neckline. Nothing can be more charming than this novel mantelet. Worn with it is a skirt of violet and ice blue silk, shot with blue and garnished with black, velvet ribbon. Black satin, ribbon-like bands and fanciful scrolls render this skirt one of the favorites of the season. Pendant drops of jet depend prettily along the front of Chiffonnette’s dainty splendor of a chapeau. Lavender flowers with glittering, black jet stamens and softly tinted leaves are set with a careless and delicate effect at the side. Coordinating lavender ribbon is employed with good effect, one length set on top of the hat, and another tying under the chin. The continuous barbe of black blonde, coquettishly spangled with jet beads, cannot fail to excite universal admiration.

The pleated ruching continues around the slit at the front, accented with simple, round cord.

Here is a model which is at once very graceful and infinitely becoming. Of black, silk moiré, it is made up using the same pattern, but the slits at the side fronts have been eliminated. Nothing can be more stylish than the rich trim of black, silk fringe, headed by two bands of narrow, black velvet ribbon. Worn with this mantelet is a skirt of peach silk, garnished with three rows of black, velvet ribbon, and a chemisette of white cotton batiste with embroidered cuffs. Chiffonnette’s extravagant, black straw fanchon features a band of open-work straw at the brim and a bavolet of black blonde behind. Deep, peach colored flowers garnish the top, while black, silk ribbons flutter prettily at the sides.

This mantelet of elegant simplicity is a stylish addition to any toilete. It is unlined and accented with three pairs of black, velvet buttons, closing with loops of black, silk cord. The sumptuous black, silken fringe is among some of those expensive trifles which Dame Fashion introduced. Long, crinkled strands of silk are embelished with embroidered garlands of roses and foliage, all headed with dots of rich, black silk and tiny picot loops of black. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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This dressy little affair is made of a soft, peach, silk taffeta, bordered with fanciful silk fringe. Two rows of simple, cream silk trim are set all round the edges, continuing up the center front. This mantelet is unlined and features the slit at the front and the rounded back. It is paired with a skirt of peach and cream plaid silk, trimmed with a simple, cream fringe, and is worn with a fine, white chemisette. An exceedingly coquettish straw hat with loops of pink and white ribbons and pink flowers, with the novelty of ribbon rosettes and floating streamers under the brim, renders this toilette one of the gayest of the season.

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used here, but it will look equally well made up in a rich velvet in any popular color of the period. A soft, lustrous satin would be luxurious, and for the summer season, any fine, white cotton can be used with good results; white pique would be lovely, especially if it is garnished with a design embroidered in soutache. Perhaps the most effective is the mantelet made of the same material as the dress. As regards trims, nearly anything which suits one’s fancy can be used. Thick, rich silken fringe, with a simple heading or a woven design headed by velvet, was always favored, or perhaps a fringe with jet beads and pendant drops. Lace, whether Valenciennes or Cluny guipure, would be elegant. Any garniture made from fabric matching the costume is in good taste, such as flounces pinked out along the edges, ruffles with a French hem, or tiny box pleats or side pleats, stitched carefully by hand. The mantelet can be lined or not, as one chooses. The construction would be just as simple as the unlined wrap. The fabric and the lining would be cut from the same pattern. The two fabrics are sewn as one, as if it were not lined. Another method of lining is to place the fabrics with right sides together and stitch all along the edge, starting at the front neckline and continuing all along, round the back, and finishing at the opposite side of the front. It is then turned right side out, the trim is added at the bottom, and the neckline bound in the same way. This method works best with thin, lightweight fabrics. It is possible to make a slightly different version of this mantelet, as seen on the black moiré silk example. The slit on the front can be eliminated, resulting in a nicely curved line continuing down the front. It can be made with the same pattern, following the indications on the front pattern piece.

Fancy indulged herself to the fullest when designing this little number for Chiffonnette. Made up in a beautiful, striped mauve, gray and cream 1850s silk taffeta, it features a dress with pagoda sleeves and a full skirt elaborately trimmed with a combination of ruffles and box-pleated ruches daintily pinked out along the edges. The mantelet is made en suite, featuring a simple front of long, squared tabs. It features a slit at each side on the front; the back is gently rounded and tucked up in the center.

Pale, mauve, silk taffeta lines this charming mantelet. It closes at the neckline with a thread loop and one small button covered in a darker mauve silk; other covered buttons garnish the front of the dress. The neckline is piped with the same darker mauve fabric. Chiffonnetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confection of a hat is of creamy white straw, bordered with fanciful mauve braid. Loops of ribbon and puffs of chiffon are arranged on one side, with soft, green feathers dating to the 1860s set ingeniously in the midst of the frippery.

Deserving of special attention is this jaunty rosette. Made up in the same pinked fabric, and accented with another covered button, it is a pretty addition to the toilette. The pinked and pleated ruching is made of narrow box pleats, with one tiny stitch on each side. The bottom edge of the mantelet is enlivened with this little novelty, as well as the skirt and sleeves of the dress.

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The shoulder seams are sewn first, with an overcast stitch to neaten the edges. Then the front edge of the mantelet is folded twice to the inside and stitched.

The entire bottom edge is folded once to the right side and sewn, with a small stitch on the inside, and a larger stitch on the right side. It is folded narrowly at the slits.

Drawing from La Poupee Modele. The November, 1868, issue of La Poupée Modèle offered a pattern and instructions to make a charming mantelet, very much the same garment that is featured here. “A mantelet à capuchin, a light cloak with a hood for doll no. 4. The cloak is made out of either Scottish wool or plain woolen material. It is bound with a narrow ribbon to which you sew a black fringe, or a fringe in a color matching the fabric you have chosen. It closes with large black silk buttons.”

The neckline is bound in self fabric. One edge along the fabric piece is first finger-pressed underneath. With right sides together, the unfolded edge is sewn onto the right side of the neckline. It is folded under and sewn along the edge which had been finger-pressed underneath.

There are a few methods of closing the mantelet at the neckline. A hook and loop, set inside and close to the edge, is always correct, especially if there is any trim near the neckline.

For a more stylish appearance, set buttons on each side, closing with cord loops. A row of two or three buttons, alternating with loops, is very dramatic.

The chosen trim is sewn onto the right side, just covering the raw edge. If narrow ribbon or braid is used, it is sewn just above the fringe.

One button with a worked thread loop looks quite lovely.

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This drawing was made while viewing the Rohmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original mantelet at a museum. It was all that was necessary to recreate it.

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This mantelet requires a piece of fabric about 18” X 13”, depending on the layout of the pattern; be sure to have enough for the bias piece to bind the neckline. One yard of fringe is needed, and one yard 15” for each row of ¼ “ ribbon or braid trim; for the closing at the neckline, a hook and thread loop, or buttons of your choise.

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Antique Competitive Exhibit 2011 • Anaheim, CA Part II Photographed at the United Federation of Doll Clubs National Convention by Keith Kaonis Blue Ribbon Winners from this year’s UFDC. (See our last issue for Part I).

FRENCH BISQUE Fashion type, traditional cloth or leather body, cloth or leather limbs. David Robinson

FRENCH BISQUE Fashion type. Previous Blue Ribbon Winner. Gail Cook

FRENCH /BISQUE – Fashion type, traditional cloth or leather body, other than cloth or leather limbs. Denise Buese

FRENCH BISQUE – Fashion type with wood, gutta percha, kid over wood or blown leather body. Michael Canadas

FRENCH BISQUE – Jumeau closed mouth, excluding Tete. Below, Denise Buese Right, Sheila Needle FRENCH BISQUE – Fashion in original regional costume. Gail Cook

FRENCH BISQUE – Jumeau closed mouth, excluding Tete. Above, Barbara Peterson Right, David Robinson

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FRENCH BISQUE – Marked Tete Jumeau or Paris Bebe, closed mouth. Left, Maureen Herrod Below, Steve Peterson

FRENCH BISQUE – Steiner open mouth. Robin Hechteil

FRENCH BISQUE – Bru with closed mouth, excluding Bru Jne R. Left, David Robinson. Right, Michael Canadas FRENCH BISQUE – F.G., R.D., Jullien, Denamur, Danel, closed mouth. David Kandel

FRENCH BISQUE – Steiner closed mouth. Connie Lowe

FRENCH BISQUE – H., A.T., Schmitt, Mothereau, closed mouth. Left to right: Margaret Kincaid, A.T. Gail Cook, A.T. Steve Peterson, Schmitt

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Left, FRENCH BISQUE – Open mouth, in original regional costume. Faye Miller Right, FRENCH BISQUE – By ﬁrms including Lanternier, Prieur, Verlingue, Damerval & Laffranchy. Margaret Kincaid FRENCH BISQUE – Open mouth. Left, Julie Blewis Above, David Robinson, Bru Teteur

FRENCH BISQUE – Falck-Roussel, Petite & Dumountier, Pintel et Godchaux, Delcroix, Mascotte and Pannier, closed mouth Luann Guleserian, P.D.

GERMAN BISQUE – Child marked J.D.K, Kestner or known number/series, open mouth, over 12”. Right, Patricia Jones Below, Judith Smart, “Daisy”

GERMAN BISQUE – Child marked J.D.K, Kestner or known number/series, open mouth, 12” and under. Faith Olson

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GERMAN BISQUE – Child marked Simon Halbig, S. H, or known number, closed mouth. Front, David Robinson, left rear, Lenell Chace and right rear, Alva Christensen

GERMAN BISQUE – Child marked Simon Halbig, S. H, or known number, open mouth, 12” and under. Barbara Manhart

GERMAN BISQUE – Kammer and Reinhardt character child from #100-#128 series. #112, Rosalie Whyel, PRESIDENT’S CHOICE.

GERMAN BISQUE – Child marked Simon Halbig, S. H. or known number, open mouth, over 12”. Left to right: Barbara McAllister Luann Guleserian Marina Tagger

GERMAN BISQUE – Kammer and Reinhardt character child from #100-#128 Left, Michael Canadas, series #114 Right, Gail Cook, series #104

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GERMAN BISQUE – Child marked A. M. or Armand Marseille, closed mouth. Lenell Chace

GERMAN BISQUE – Bahr and Proschild, Kley and Hahn, Bruno of Franz Schmidt or Revalo. Left, Gloria Osborn, Revalo, Below, Barbara Manhart, Bahr and Proschild

GERMAN BISQUE – Armand Marseille in original clothes. Left to right from top: Maureen Herrod, Judy Dennis, Barbara Hostain, Peggy Viskocil

GERMAN BISQUE – Heubach Koppelsdorf, C. M Bergmann, Scherf, Dressel or Schoenau & Hoffmeister. Left to right: Jean Schratt, Patricia Knutson, Boudre McAllister

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GERMAN BISQUE – Belton-type, socket head, solid ﬂat crown with 1, 2 or 3 holes, closed mouth. Left, Marilyn Parsons. Right, Lenell Chace.

GERMAN BISQUE – Socket or shoulder head, closed mouth, a ﬁrm not listed in prior categories. Left to right: Julie Blewis, Unmarked, Denise Buese, Marked 111, Sherryl Shirran, Unmarked

GERMAN BISQUE – Baby on cloth baby body, closed mouth. Sherryl Shirran, Ernst Heubach

GERMAN BISQUE – Socket or shoulder head, open mouth, a ﬁrm not listed in prior categories. Alva Christensen

GERMAN BISQUE – Baby on cloth baby body, open mouth. Mary Olson, Baby Gloria

GERMAN BISQUE – Googly, painted eyes, body of other material, excluding all bisque. Left to right: Susan Rose, Linda Vines

GERMAN BISQUE – Baby on composition bent limbed baby body, non-supporting legs, closed mouth. David Robinson, Franz Schmidt

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GERMAN BISQUE – Baby on composition bent limbed baby body, non-supporting legs, open mouth. Alva Christensen, Kestner

GERMAN BISQUE – Doll house pairs on cloth bodies, 8” and under, original clothes. Al Edward

CLOTH – Non commercial, ﬂat face. Left, Nancy Alvarez Below, Sherryl Shirran

ART DOLL – Munich Art Dolls and contemporaries. Sherryl Shirran, Burgella

CLOTH – Non commercial, some needle sculpting to face. Left, David Robinson Right, Michael Canadas

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Dating a Doll By Dee Urquhart-Ross

ating our dolls accurately enough so that we can place them in their exact time and relate to them within the appropriate years of their production helps us to better understand the changes of decoration and costume as they developed through the years. This knowledge adds extra interest to a doll, or equally dating its costume can capture a brief moment when some colour or style was all the rage and help us to sympathetically restore or re-dress those dolls which come to us in less than completely original condition. We can check up on records, pictures, old magazines, children’s periodicals, etc. to get some sort of rough approximation of when a particular doll might have been produced. Old store catalogues are of great help in this endeavour as many of the large Parisian emporiums produced annual illustrated listings of all the dolls and toys in their inventories. These illustrations, usually in the form of detailed line engravings, show the changes in hemlines, embellishments and general styling changes as they occurred over the years. With careful study it is often possible to almost exactly match those dolls in original costume with a particular illustration that proves the dating of the doll quite accurately to within a few years. Certain dolls were produced for only a short period of time and so we can say a certain model of Bru cannot have been made after 1882 or that a little character marked SFBJ cannot have been made before 1899, but as to the exact date we mostly must remain a little vague at best. Records in the archives of the French patent offices in Paris have given dedicated researchers quite a sophisticated framework regarding the dates of companies setting up to their demise, sale or absorption into other firms. However, doll making and distribution at that time were not exact sciences. Sometimes it is only in the unfortunate case of a bankruptcy that for example, the firm of Gaultier, who produced heads for many other doll companies, would produce a listing showing commissions from a firm recently closed, giving us a clearer picture of what had been ordered at that time and what was still within the stock of the bankrupted firm when it went under. Another problem with dating, is the repetition of names such as “Bebe Prodigy” or “Bebe Moderne” over a long period of time referring to dolls with completely different characteristics and from different makers. There again, a doll’s head may have been left on a shelf for several years after it ceased to be in production before being married to a later body and sent off for sale and so can appear to be an anomaly but is in fact quite original! So, amongst all this confusion and difficulty, it is wonderful to find a doll that can be absolutely and uncontrovertibly dated to within a few days of its construction! Just such a doll has happily come my way as I will now explain. The doll in question is a little Francois Gaultier French Bebe, only ten inches tall. To describe the doll: she has a very typical Gaultier face which, although tiny, has very well defined paintwork of the feathered brows, lashes and lips. The miniature inset paperweight eyes are of an intense cornflower blue set with an innocent straightforward gaze which is quite captivating. Topping her tiny cork pate is a mop of blonde mohair curls which peep out, framing her face around her scallop-edged bonnet which

This full length shot shows the beautiful Baptismal Bebe in her all original outfit. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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This 19th Century Printemps (a leading Parisian store) catalogue shows second from the left at the top of the page, a similar Baptismal bebe to our little lady.

A close up view showing the heavy feathered brows, corn flower blue tiny paperweight eyes surrounded by lushly painted lashes and rose bud mouth.

is made of white linen with delicate picqued lace edging and simple cotton cord ties. The rear of the head is marked quite clearly with a little FG within a scroll which dates the doll to 1888 or later as the introduction of the scroll mark, research has shown, dates from this year onwards. So normally, post 1888 is the most accurate dating for this little bebe, which means that in theory she could have been produced at any time up until 1899. Her torso and one-piece arms are of the typical heavy composition type and shape with cupped hands with separate thumbs used on small Gaultier bebes under about one foot in height. The torso has been sliced off below the waist and the lower body consists of a circular length of dowel around which is wrapped a suitably bulky portion of cotton wool type wadding. Around this is wrapped a piece of paper to form the skirt shape of the doll over which a lace-edged piece of linen is shaped and folded into a swaddled solid bottomed skirt shape with tucks folded over at the bottom and sewn up to the lower front of the doll’s skirt where the sides are also overlapped and sewn right up the front to the waist. Over this, lightly sewn on, is an ornately shaped lace edged topping piece which reaches from chest to hem and forms the long over bib that so decoratively sets off the whole baptismal ensemble. At its top edge it has the same picque-edged lace as the bonnet sewn along the waistline. On top of this, a length of palest pink ribbed ribbon is tied round the waist of the doll and ﬁnished in a bow to the front with little streamers to the bow. Round the neck a further piece of similarly edged wider lace is pleated and gathered onto an edging which ties at the back of the neck forming a decorative collar shape. 56

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The date heading on the Parisian newspaper seen right at the top of the page reads “23 Juillet 1888” (July 23rd 1888) determining that this little Gaultier was costumed in Paris around that date. She is one of the earliest of the scroll mark Gaultiers as the block letter mark was used up to 1888 and the scroll used from that year onwards. It is so rarely that one can date a doll as completely accurately as this little Bebe.

The little FG with her costume opened up carefully, revealing the dated piece of Parisian newspaper which was used to stiffen the skirt. A rear view of showing the plainer back of the outfit. The front of christening gowns and baby clothes was often extravagantly ruffled and detailed while the back was plain and simply finished.

The whole effect is of a charming Bebe dressed for its Christening and would probably have been given to a baby on this most important day and used thereafter by the child as a doll’s doll perhaps or hung on the nursery wall as a charming memento or placed in the bed or cot of the lucky little one who received it. Or it may have been given to a bigger sister of the baby as a gift from the new arrival to stifle pangs of jealousy on the day of its Christening. Such bapteme dolls are illustrated in the line drawings mentioned above in the catalogues of several of the toy shops and larger stores of 19th century Paris and the similarity in the outfits thus depicted and that worn by my little Gaultier is easy to see. However.... back to that exact dating of the doll! I mentioned above that the doll had as part of its construction a piece of paper wrapping the lower body area. This piece of paper is, very excitingly, a French newspaper of the day and contains interesting articles on the marriage of the Italian crown Prince, the Suez Canal, and other snippets of news long gone by. The date on the newspaper is luckily in evidence at the top of the sheet, 23rd Juillet 1888! Elsewhere on the page is a letter sent to the newpaper in response to an earlier article dated the 21st Juillet, 1888. So, we have this precious, dated piece of daily newspaper wrapped round the torso of the little baptismal doll and which was most probably picked up by our doll maker after he or she had read it during their lunch break and then conveniently used it to form a shaping piece on top of the soft cotton fibers wrapping the doll body before the top layer of costume was sewn into place. A nice early example of recycling! One hundred and twenty three years later a doll collector (moi) looking at the yellowed, grubby linen and lace swaddling still clothing the sweet little Gaultier, decided to carefully de-construct the costume and very gently launder it before equally carefully putting the whole ensemble back together again exactly as it had originally been.

I very carefully unpicked the linen threads which, with a few deft stitches here and there, cleverly tweaked and twisted the materials into the attractive swaddled baptismal outﬁt. Dust of ages was carefully washed out of the clothing pieces and as it was totally consisting of robust linen or cotton fabrics and not fragile silk or satin, it emerged from this exercise still in perfect condition and beautifully clean again. Careful pressing of the pieces removed any creasing, and, referring to sketches I had made before taking it all apart, and using the original snipped pieces of the cotton threads which I had left in place as guides, I very carefully re-wrapped the original cotton wool under the torso, re-wrapped the original dated newspaper which I had discovered on dismantling the costume for laundering, and re-sewed the original, costume pieces back into their original shapes and positions and retied the tiny bonnet under her chin to reveal the pretty little package exactly as it would have looked on the 23rd of July 1888 when it left that artisan’s hands in a Paris of long ago! I feel that this direct link with the exact date of the costuming of my little baptismal bebe adds so much to my enjoyment of it. A tiny but thrilling discovery neatly marrying the present with the past! ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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This lovely Lenci from the 300 series sold early in the show. Roberta’s Doll House. Email: RobertaDollshous@ aol.com

Catterfelder Puppenfabric character, mold 207. Billye Harris, Email: billyehb@aol.com

hen the recent Gaithersburg, MD doll show opened on Friday, September 9, a weakened tropical storm Lee continued to pound the Gaithersburg area. But when did rain ever stop a serious collector? In spite of the weather there was a good turnout with intrepid collectors rewarded with fabulous dolls and accessories. The December show is certainly the largest, but the March, June and September shows are not lacking in quality antique dolls, and you never know what you might be missing! The December show will be held Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th.

Phil May offered a precious Bru Brevete priced at $19,500 and a crying Jumeau musical automaton for $4,500. Email: dollmanofog@aol.com

Jumeau marked E 8 J and Paris Bebe. Rick Saxman, Email: ricksax@earthlink.net 58

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Three petite beauties: 12” Tete Jumeau, $4,495, 13” Schmitt, $7,750 and 11-1/2” Kestner, $1,995.Shari McMasters, Email: sharimcmasters@gmail.com

In the original frame, this large diecut with real fabric, appeared to be three dimensional. Oma’s Toy Box, Email: bwpoma@comcast.net NOVEMBER 2011

Scott’s Antiques, Email: holliedaz@ wi.rr.com

Flirty eyed pre-Greiner, $2400. Marshall Martin, Email: marshallmartin@ earthlink.net

Fritzi’s Antiques, Email: fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

Jean & Ken Nordquist’s Collectible Doll Co. Gourmet Doll Supplies for the Discriminating Doll Collector

Kestner 143 pair, Gigi’s Dolls and Sherry’s Teddy Bears, Email: gigisdolls@aol.com

Georgian period wooden, $9,000, all original. Marion Maus, Email: mmausantiques@gmail.com

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Black Jumeau, $4500. Linda Esser, Email: Linda21047@verizon.net

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1-800-566-6646 German Caco Dolls from the 1930’s. Frizzelburg Antiques, Email: frizellburgantiques@yahoo.com

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See us: NOVEMBER Sat. 11/19/2011 – 10:00-4:00 Antique Doll & Toy Show and Sale Red Lion Hotel, Bellevue DECEMBER Sat. 12/3/2011 – 10:00-5:00 & Sun. 12/4/2011 – 10:00-3:00 156th Eastern National Doll Show –Bellman Events Montgomery County Fairgrounds & Agricultural Center 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg

Beautifulbebes.com Gorgeous Lenci in original box from early series. This is a very appealing doll with big blue side glancing eyes… she is cheerfully dressed in a bright orange felt hat and jacket with a full flounced black and white skirt supported by a hooped petticoat. She is in wonderful condition and has been carefully cared for over the years. Her face is lovely and pristine and her hair is in the original set. These dolls are so cheering and what a special find to have retained her box as well!

St Nick must have gotten all the letters and wishes that little Aurelai sent! My goodness, the child is spoiled! This precious size 2 Mullato Bebe from Jumeau has a dazzling array of goodies not to mention her own Christmas tree bedecked with original ornaments and tiny candles! Aurelai has six dresses and a red felt coat, one piece pantaloons and chemise, two bonnets, and so many toys! Her toys include a celluloid container marked Cirque de Miniature with a camel, donkey, two clowns, a trainer, and a bear. She also has an original croquet set of ivory with the original instructions inside as well as a set of pins and ball and a fabulous and ornately carved chess set with wooden board! She also has her own little mahogany table and superior domed wood clad trunk with lithographs and tray intact. Many items are contemporary to the doll; some items have been added through the decades. She has obviously been very loved! What a lovely gift for your special collector! We would love to hear from you!

8.5" Kestner Barefoot All Bisque. Occasionally we have the opportunity to see or acquire a Bebe that is clothed in an all original ensemble down to her shoes, socks and lacy undergarments. This is such a find. Not only is she exceptionally pretty with her square cut teeth and beautiful brown sleep eyes, her attire is the stuff of dreams that we collectors long for. Mademoiselle is attired in a sea foam green silk coterie dress with lavish lace and braided trim, satin shoes with double buckles and delicately knit stockings, and silken ecru ribboned hat over her golden mohair locks. Incised 102. Please call for additional details!

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This classic 27" beauty c. 1885 has such a lovely presence. Her amazing russet colored longtailed wig in with luxuriant original curls sets her vastly apart from other dolls of her caliber and is the perfect tone and color for her creamy bisque and auburn tinted brows. She has huge blue paper weight eyes rimmed with generous lengths of sweeping lashes. Her bisque head is free of defects and red stamped Depose Jumeau Paris 12. Our lovely mademoiselle is modeling a fantastique ermine muff, cape and hat that is perfection for the coming chill this winter and is available separately. This set is rare to find an simply wonderful over her dark teal and navy taffeta silk dress. This is a charming and gorgeous beauty that is certain to give your collection a new focus! See Beautifulbebes.com or call for pricing and details.

A GREAT DOLL DESTINATION BUS TOURS WELCOME Happily married for over 65 years! These all original fashion dolls come with a copy of a 1946 newspaper article featuring them. The 15” Groom is an F.G. and his 13” lovely Bride hails from Germany. $3750

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Bisque Poupée with Original Costume

Earliest German Brown Plush Bear by Steiff

$21,000

$65,000

Bébé, Series G, by Jules Steiner

Art Character as Marquis, By Van Rozen

All-Bique Mignonette with Original Costume

Kathe Kruse Doll “Froghand”

Bisque Googly, 8590, by Gebruder Heubach

Exhibition Doll As Tsar Alexander III

$6,000

$25,000

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Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1. - 2. 16” E. 7 J. Jumeau Bebe, gorgeous pale bisque, magnificent light blue bulging p/w eyes, fabulous orig. mohair wig & pate, wearing the most magnificent Fr. ant. pink silk & lace dress & ant. Fr. frilly hat BEAUTIFUL like no other, ant. Fr. shoes, socks & orig. Jumeau bracelet!! Orig. early st. wrist fully “signed” Jumeau body. The most beautiful blue eye color I have EVER seen on an EJ!!! She is OUTSTANDING & out of my own collection. $10,500. 3. - 4. 12" S & H #1358 Mulatto Child, br. sl. eyes, gorgeous evenly colored mulatto bisque, 4 upper teeth, beautiful full lips, orig. mohair wig & pate, great orig. batiste pleated dress, ant. lace bonnet, orig. leather shoes, socks & undie set. Orig. evenly brown tone body. ADORABLE w/great modeling & by far the cutest one I have ever seen. PRECIOUS face!!!! SALE $8900. 5. - 6. 12 ½” A.M. #231 “FANY” Toddler, blue sl. eyes, full pouty mouth, perfect pale bisque, orig. ant. mohair wig in orig. set, orig. pate, wearing gorgeous ant. ornate batiste dress decorated w/ribbons & lace, ant. leather shoes & socks & ant. beret. Fabulous orig. "FANY" early st. wrist toddler body. Rare pouty character & DARLING!!! Sure to bring you a smile!!! $6400. 7. 7" Kestner #155 Character, br. sl. eyes, perfect pale bisque, Fr. HH wig plus orig. wig & orig. pate, She wears a beautiful ant. silk dress, leather shoes, orig. undies & socks. On great orig. Kestner body w/jointed knees. She is just a little GEM!! Only…$950. 8. 5" Kestner #189 "All Bisque" Googlie, br. side glancing sl. eyes, mint bisque overall including her perfect bisque body, "swivel neck", orig. mohair wig & pate, fabulous orig. lace dress & hat, desirable "watermelon" mouth. Absolutely ADORABLE!! $1350. 9. - 10. 14" E. 5 J. Jumeau Bebe, beautiful deep blue p/w eyes, immaculate pale pressed bisque, orig. full skin wig & pate, wears gorgeous ant. Fr. blue silk & lace dress w/matching hat & orig. "signed" E 5 J Jumeau shoes. Orig. early st. wrist 8 ball "signed" Jumeau body. One of the most beautiful EJ's ever!!! Great cabinet size. An absolute KNOCK-OUT!!! Sale $13,900. 11. - 12. 11" Early Portrait Jumeau #4 Bebe, immaculate perfect pale bisque, blue spiral threaded p/w eyes, orig. full skin wig & pate, wears orig. silk & batiste costume w/matching wool cape, orig. undies, crocheted socks & orig. matching shoes with big rosettes marked #4. On orig. "signed" Jumeau 8 ball jointed st. wrist body. Can't decide if I should say she is adorable or gorgeous!!! She is both & a darling tiny size!! $15,575. 13. - 14. 10” Series C Steiner Bebe, blue lever p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, immaculate pale bisque, orig. lambs wool wig & Steiner pate. Wearing a GREAT Fr. ant. Steiner dress & fabulous Fr. ant. red silk hat, orig. shoes & ant. socks. On early orig. st. wrist Steiner body in unplayed with condition. GREAT modeling, perfect working eye mechanism & the most AMAZING delicate expression!! Rare tiny size Bebe!! Another out of my own collection!! $12,900. 15. - 16. 16 1/2" EARLIEST Mark Portrait Jumeau #1 Bebe, beautiful blue threaded p/w eyes, luscious lashes, early mauve blush under brows, immaculate pale bisque, orig. skin wig, wears magnificent orig. Fr. silk costume w/orig. matching hat, orig. undies, shoes, socks & Jumeau earrings. On orig. early st. wrist 8 ball jointed body. Absolutely STUNNING. When I look at her the word that comes to mind is a "CREAM PUFF"!! She is a real keeper!!! $35,000.

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1 & 4. Extraordinary 35" example of the Simon Halbig 939, for the French market w/ French type 8-ball, straight wrist body, lifelike molding and undeniable beauty. $3200. 2 & 5. 10" A.M. 241 googly, cutest of the cute! $3450. 3 & 6. 19" Handwerck 79, all original in her Dominican nun habit. $975. Exhibiting: December 3 – 4 - Eastern National Doll and Toy Show, Gaithersburg MD, Montgomery Fairgrounds

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December 2011 Volume 14, Number 11

THE RESOURCEFUL MIND OF LEONTINE ROHMER

by Lynn Murray This remarkable woman gave us a tremendous number of innovative poupées and a seemingly endless assortment of doll clothes.

CHRISTMAS REVISITED – A SPECIAL EXHIBIT PRESENTED AT THE 2011 UFDC NATIONAL CONVENTION by Donna Kaonis An unforgettable exhibit turned a hotel meeting room into a magical winter wonderland.

About The Cover

Our cover is a marked china Rohmer, one of several rare examples discussed by Lynn Murray in her examination of the life of the resourceful Leontine Rohmer. Always striving to improve her dolls’ articulation and to make them more widely available, she left doll collectors a lasting legacy. Photo and Collection Lynn Murray

THIS OLD HOUSE A CUNNING COTTAGE JUST FOR TWO

By Michael Canadas A bright and colorful English “stone” dollhouse bears the inscription, “1876, A Dolly Varden Cottage.”

14 Auction Gallery 52 Emporium 53 Book Reviews

56 Calendar 60 Mystery 63 Classified

ANITA LADENSACK: SO MUCH MORE THAN GOOGLIES! by Jennifer Craft-Hurst A visit with a special collector and some of her favorite dolls.

SUNNY ORANGE MAID A SOMEWHAT MYSTERIOUS ADVERTISING DOLL

by Ursula R. Mertz With a head in the shape of an orange, it would seem logical that Sunny Maid advertised oranges, but ﬁnding proof was not an easy task.

CHRISTMAS MISCHIEF

by Judith Armitstead Creating a bit of Christmas magic with Heubach all bisques. 6

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NADDA ‘ONE MORE TIME’ – BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 22 & 23, 2011

Reported by Margaret Gray Kincaid

1. 14” French Trade DEP Jumeau Marchant – as if out of the window of a Paris boutique, she is factory original from mint mohair wig and lavish chapeau to quality side button leather bootines, wearing a richly profuse silk dropwaist dress with label in which she walks and turns her head. Exquisite quality! $1100

2. 12-1/2” Very Early Portrait Face Poupee – evoking the aesthetic of the Societe Bru Jeune, ca 1870, incised 1, this uniquely intriguing fashion with glimmering pw eyes, pressed bisque and enigmatic aura is an all original doll – featuring factory braided mohair wig cork pate, the hand sewn 2 part silk gown, original hooped underskirt with matching bustle cut petticoat, pantelettes plus orig. stockings and heeled boots. Antiquity. $2250

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2 3 & 6. Rare 11-1/2” Closed Mouth SH 939 – a distinctive little miss with early pre 1900 solid crown head, very rare in this size, French manner brows over rich brown pw eyes, delectable dewy bisque and her miniature 8 ball stiff wrist body! A saucy one – out to shop in antique silk taffeta and heeled leather shoes. $2700 4 & 7. 11” Extraordinary Size 2 Bebe Jumeau – we love not just her rare, precious size, but by contrast those incredibly long, lacey innocent eyelashes all around her gentle brown PW’s. Not to be outdone are her youthful luxurious brows, delicate coloring, tenderly closed lips and the early ‘blue ink’ signed body with signed factory shoes. A sweet holiday sugarplum on a silver dish! $4500

5 & 8. ‘Rare Size 1’ Doullet Jumeau – at just 10-1/2” tall, this important Jumeau rarity was produced by Emile Jumeau and his founding partner, Emile Doullet, c. 1892 (ED). Much rarer than a size 1 Tete, this vivid jewel has factory earrings, signed Jumeau shoes, mint body with coil; and a factory knee length mohair wig with cork pate! A fleur de lis all wrapped up in Sevres blue couture. $5800 9. 15” Scintillating Wood Body Jeune Fille – sparked by the full bloom of her youth, this exceptionally fine beauty has flawless pale pressed bisque with lovely blush, early cobalt blue pw’s and a wood jointed body with perfect and articulated bisque arms! Her fitted plum attire w/pleated blouse over original underlayers is punctuated by her very stylish original red leather tassled boots! So full of hope and confidence. $5600 10. 18” Lavish Wood Body Simonne Poupee – the grand dame of Parisian elegance “Maison Simonne” remains unequalled for the quality of its dolls and accessories. This signed example with ultra fine pressed bisque and mesmerizing rare grey/green tri-color PW eyes also proclaims an imposing jointed wooden body with bisque arms. Monumental in her perfect posture, she carries well a magnificent formal gown that becomes her so naturally. Reminiscent of an Old Master painting, her regal bearing is perfected by the luxurious 3 piece mink set and antique leather boots – exuding the candlelit radiance of the Romantic Era. $6700

Auction Gallery

black Steiff mourning bear,18 inches long, c. 1912, made to commemorate those lost in the sinking of the Titanic, brought $29,000 at Morphy’s November 12 doll and teddy bear auction conducted at their Denver, PA showroom. “Rembrandt”, a rare German character, unmarked but attributed to Simon and Halbig, with original composition and wood jointed body, brought $11,000. (Prices do not include buyer’s premium.)

classic Bru Jne Bebe, 20 inches tall, with Chevrot hinged wooden legs beautifully sculpted bisque hands and deep paperweight eyes, sold for $22,499 at Frasher’s November 5 auction in Kansas City, MO.

We would like to thank the following auction houses for their participation: Alderfer Auction, 501 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA 19440 215-393-3000. www.alderferauction.com Bertoia Auctions, 2141 DeMarco Drive,Vineland, NJ 08340 856-692-1881. www.bertoiaauctions.com Frasher’s Doll Auctions, 2323 S. Mecklin School Road, Oak Grove, Missouri 64075. 816-625-3786 McMasters Harris/Apple Tree Auctions, 1625 W. Church Street, Newark, OH 43055. 740-281-0923. www.mcmastersharris.com - www.appletreeauction.com Morphy Auctions, 2000 North Reading Road, Denver, PA 17517. 717-335-3435. www.morphyauctions.com Theriault’s, PO Box 151, Annapolis, MD 21404. 800-638-0422. www.theriaults.com Withington Auction, Inc., 17 Atwood Road, Hillsborough, NH 03244. 603-478-3232. www.withingtonauction.com

ontinuing the sale of the Billie Nelson Tyrrell celebrity collection, Theriault’s sold this rare set of the “Our Gang” characters in the original box, 1926, for $4,600. The following day, October 23, a premiere bebe model by Emile Jumeau, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists and wearing an antique woolen sailor costume, undergarments, leather shoes signed C.M., brought $5,000. (Prices do not include buyer’s premium.) More Auction Gallery on page 57

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by Lynn Murray

arie Antoinette Leontine Rohmer was born on January 13, 1829 in Strasbourg, France. Her father, Sigismund Rohmer, was an engineer and her mother, Catherine Fuhr, was a domestic servant. When her father inherited money from a distant relative, the young couple was able to marry and move into their own flat. It was here that Léontine Rohmer was born. A year later her sister Fany arrived. Alsace was a difficult area for a young family to make a living. In response to the Napoleonic restoration of Alsace, 250,000 foreign soldiers occupied the border area. The overland trade routes were disrupted and the economy of the area declined. There were shortages of housing and work. The Austro-Hungarian Empire offered generous incentives for emigrants to consolidate their hold on recently conquered lands. The Rohmer family became a part of this Alsatian migration to the East, searching for a better life. They settled in the Ukraine. For a decade Sigismond Rohmer worked in the Ukraine, accumulating some wealth and thus, social status for his family. Léontine’s sister met and married a Russian mechanical engineer when she was eighteen years old. Léontine had rejected any Russian suitors as less than suitable for her refined French sensibilities. After sixteen years in the Ukraine, the family returned to France without the youngest daughter. They settled in Paris. They were a part of the new and growing middle class, and because of their origins they were called the Strasbourgoisie, not an entirely flattering term. The younger daughter, Fany, and her husband August Reidemeister, continued on to Belgium where the growth of the railroads was creating tremendous job opportunities for mechanical engineers. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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A very fine example of a marked Rohmer with the patented flat neck joint and the leather body with the patented body, knee and shoulder joints of wood covered with leather. The fact that this doll has a china head with matching china arms and feet makes her even more desirable.

Mme Rohmer supplied 45cm poupées to Mme Lavalée-Peronne, the proprietor of A La Poupée de Nuremberg. The 45cm poupées found with the label from the boutique are the dolls called Lily, for whom a rich assortment of clothing and accessories was created. This example has the recognizable seams and joints that were patented by Mme Rohmer.

In mid-1800s France and England it was common for women to be involved in business, though normally their roles are not documented if there was a male member of the family also involved. As a spinster of 26-years-old, Léontine was searching for a respectable and profitable business that would offer her security in her old age. She was a bright and creative woman who had learned mathematics and basic mechanics from her father, the engineer. From her mother, she had learned the practical skills of sewing and needlework, household and financial management. In 1855 the Exposition Universelle was held in Paris. Among the tens of thousands of visitors was Mlle Léontine Rohmer. She was astonished to see the number of doll manufacturers represented at the Exposition. As she studied the poupées on display, her inventive mind went into overdrive. She was critical of the poupées displayed by the Jumeau firm because of their construction. Though she thought the faces lovely, the Jumeau dolls had only a wire armature inside their stuffed leather bodies. When the doll was new, the wire armature allowed the doll to be posed in a stiff sort of fashion. But Mlle Rohmer knew the wire could be 18

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broken relatively easily by bending it repeatedly. She was already imagining a more lifelike jointing system that would allow the doll to bend at the shoulders and elbows and a method of making the doll sit safely on a chair. Though she admired the mode enfantine poupées exhibited by Mme Huret, Rohmer was critical of the fragility of the gutta percha and blown kid bodies. The production costs related to these bodies put the dolls in

Dolls that were produced and sold by Rohmer carried this stamp on the body indicating the name and the fact that they were patented in Paris. Rohmer//Brevete S.G.D.G.//A Paris

Mlle Huret alleged that Mme Rohmer was infringing on her patent by making dolls of molded zinc. Mlle Huret’s patent was for making dolls of molded (blown) leather or gutta percha. The court examiner scrutinized the two dolls shown here and declared them to be identical. Apparently, he did not take his work seriously, nor was he a UFDC Judge!

a price range available only to the wealthiest children, something that seemed to go against the philosophy of both Huret and Rohmer. In the next few months, Léontine Rohmer organized her resources. She arranged for doll heads to be made by the Barrois ﬁrm, at that time located just a few doors down from her home on rue de Faubourg St Denis. She found a source for leather and metal hardware that she determined was needed for her new doll design. Initially she used heads that Barrois supplied to several doll makers. The body design was similar to that of Jumeau, but with changes in the torso seams adding greater ﬂexibility, and with the addition of porcelain arms. Rohmer’s mother did most of the doll costuming, producing dolls in national and folkloric costumes of Europe as well as custom doll trousseaux. The dolls were marketed through Paris shops such as Terrene, Au Paradis des Enfants, Maison Simonne and À La Poupée de Nuremberg. For this reason they are often found with doll shop stamps on their torso, not Rohmer stamps. This has lead to confusion about the origin of these early poupées.

Within three years, Mme Rohmer and her mother had moved into somewhat larger lodgings on Blvd Poissonnière. Rohmer had plans for heads that would be sculpted and produced exclusively for her dolls. She had begun the process of registering her doll designs with the French patent ofﬁce. Her patent applications and designs were worded very carefully so as not to restrict her future creativity and production. The body articulation was in a constant state of evolution with the wood and metal joints hidden under the leather body cover. She wanted to produce a variety of dolls of varying price ranges in order to sell to a broader consumer base. Her goal was to export dolls to the new markets in America and the Orient as well as in England and Europe. She could govern the production costs to a large extent by the style of body and the amount of articulation on the doll. It was for this reason that her patents were worded so carefully, allowing for all or any of the registered designs to be used in any combination. Rohmer intended her dolls to represent children and young girls who were the same age as the potential owners of the dolls. Their faces were round with small mouths, chubby ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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18” wood-bodied poupée by Anqueulle, 17” zinc-bodied poupée by Rohmer and 16.75” molded leather body poupée by Huret. When comparing the bodies of these three dolls, it is evident that doll designers may have borrowed ideas from the designers of early artist mannequins. This seems wholly natural when the nature of the fashion doll or poupée is considered.

cheeks and larger than average eyes. In 1857-1858, Léontine Rohmer registered 6 patents. They were all to do with articulation of bodies and heads of dolls. When Leontine Rohmer decided to marry Nicolas Vuillaume, a civil engineer from near Paris, her sister and family traveled from Belgium for the wedding. Apparently the family was happily reunited and they decided to move back to Paris. So it was that Auguste Reidemeister, the engineer, became Auguste Reidemeister the toy maker. He was a valuable asset to Rohmer when it came to facilitating the articulation of the dolls. She continued to reﬁne and improve her dolls in regards to engineering and price point. Her hope was to make her dolls accessible to children who could not afford the expensive dolls made by other French manufacturers. One of the inspirations for the all manufacturers of articulated poupées in Paris was certainly the artist mannequins that had Mme Rohmer registered 3 patents in 1857-58, all employed on this body style. The knee joints, shoulder joints and string system to make the doll sit easily in a chair were ideas that were patented to be used together or individually in doll production. This accounts for the fact that there is a large variety of doll body designs marked Rohmer.

Mme Rohmer never meant her dolls to be adults. She intended for them to be the age of the children who played with them. Thus, they had rounded faces and the proportion was closer to a childlike proportion of 6:1. This one is an 18” Bisque Rohmer with zinc hands and patented leather body. 20

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been designed in the earlier part of the 19th century. Their system of jointing allowed the figure to be posed in life-like natural poses, something never attempted by doll makers previously. The design had been patented, but the patent was never renewed after it expired. It seems a natural transition from artist mannequin to miniature fashion mannequin and thus, to the articulated poupée. In 1860 Mme Rohmer’s patent for a poupée with a stamped zinc body was filed. At the time, zinc was being used for lining packing cases and for decorative ornamentation in buildings and churches. The material was relatively inexpensive, durable and hardy. The parts could be stamped out of zinc then molded. This way they would be a consistent size. Rohmer must have thought she finally had the answer to economical doll production. Sadly for Mme Rohmer, it was not to be! When Mlle Huret was made aware of the zinc dolls produced by Rohmer she brought a lawsuit against Rohmer for patent infringement. Mlle Huret had registered a similar patent several years previously and

The marking on this doll is unusual for Rohmer. There are two stamps: the first with simply the name, ROHMER and the second, Breveté S.G.D.G., meaning that the doll was patented.

This is the doll that created the controversy. When Mlle Huret was made aware of this model, a court case ensued, ending with a highly questionable verdict that would affect doll collectors over a century later.

she was determined to prevent further production of Rohmer’s dolls. The court case between the litigious Huret and her feminine rival drew the curiosity of the chauvinistic French press, and so the progress of the case was recorded in detail. Mlle Huret had only to prove her intent to produce “molded articulated dolls” in order to defeat Mme Rohmer. In fact the doll bodies are not identical, though similar in the design of the joints. The materials are radically different: Mlle Huret’s patent concerned doll bodies of molded gutta percha (rubber) or leather, and Mme Rohmer’s of stamped metal. Both Huret and Rohmer had borrowed heavily from the designs of earlier manufactured art mannequins, something the court chose to overlook. In fact, had Mlle Huret been inclined she could have brought similar cases against several other doll makers whose designs were very similar to the one for which she held a patent. In the end, Mme Rohmer was ordered to cease and desist with the production of her zincbodied dolls. The court’s decision served to make ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Quelle dommage! It is a pity that this lovely doll with her relatively sturdy zinc body could no longer be produced after the lawsuit.

The fashions and trousseaux sold by Mme Rohmer were largely of the mode enfantine style. Only rarely is a doll by Rohmer found in adult clothing.

the dolls extremely rare to ﬁnd. Other than publicity, little was gained for the Huret family other than the satisfaction of vanquishing a rival. Mlle Huret and her sister retired in 1864 and passed the interest in the company to their younger brother. Within two years Victor Clement succeeded in registering a patent for a hollow molded leather poupée body, today referred to as blown leather body because of the method of high-pressured air blown into the mold to shape the damp leather. The ever-resourceful Leontine Rohmer was not so easily

defeated. She continued in business after the lawsuit, continuing to modify and improve her doll bodies. She focused increasingly on export and the manufacture of doll trousseaux. Though her name did not achieve the caché of her competitor’s, this remarkable woman gave us a tremendous number of innovative poupées and a seemingly endless assortment of doll clothes. The golden age of the French fashion doll had passed by 1880 and Rohmer closed her doll business in 1882. One year short of the turn of the century, Léontine Rohmer died at her home in Paris. She was 70 years old.

Size Comparisons Chart Doll Huret with blown kid body Rohmer with zinc body Anqueulle Wood Body Rohmer China/leather body Rohmer zinc hands/leather body 22

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Height 16.75” 17” 18” 19” 18”

Head Circ. 7” 7.5” 7” 7.5” 7.5”

Shoulder Width 4.25” 4” 4” 4.5” 4.5”

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Foot Size 2”x 1” 2.25” x 1” 2” x 1” 2.25 x 1” 2.25x 1

Waist Circ. 7” 7” 7.5” 6.5” 7”

Back Neck to Floor 14” 14” 14.5” 15.5” 14.5”

Hips 9.5” 8.5” 10” 10.75 10”

Shoulder to Wrist 5.5” 5.3” 6” 5” 5.5

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Christmas Revisited A Special Exhibit presented at the 2011 UFDC National Convention

by Donna Kaonis with special thanks to Sally Freeman

hristmas Revisited presented by Diane Hoffman of Turn of the Century Antiques with her team of helpers – Sally Freeman, Rachel Hoffman & Ken Deuel along with several very generous UFDC members who loaned items – turned a hotel meeting room into a magical winter wonderland. Feather trees decorated with antique ornaments included prized Dresdens, scraps and blown glass. Showing the progression and changing styles of holiday decorating, a ﬁfties Christmas tree was aglow with bubble lights, and greeting visitors to the exhibit the shiny elegance of an aluminum tree with its rotating color wheel. Dolls and toys, a breathtaking presepio, holiday candy containers, antique cards, a magniﬁcent Victorian dollhouse,

An amazing seven foot tall feather tree is decorated with a variety of antique ornaments. Diane keeps this tree up all year, along with several smaller feather trees. The Jumeau Triste is adding the final garland.

Kugels

Originating in the 1820’s, kugels are the earliest for� of glass or�aments. Ex��emely heavy, they range in size from 1” to 14” in diameter. Fitted with a thick brass cap with wire loop for hanging, the round shape is the most plentif�l, though g�ape clusters, apples and pears can be found. Made until World War I, by the 1890’s the kugel was being replaced due to the huge success of the thin blown glass ﬁg�ral or�aments.

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The Victorian Tree

Although there are earlier accounts of decorated t�ees in the home, t�o printed illust�ations are oﬅen credited with popularizing the t�adition. In 1848, The Illust�ated London News showed Queen Victoria with her family admiring their holiday table top t�ee. Two years later, decorated t�ee appeared in the American Godey’s Lady’s Book. Early t�ees were decorated with candles, small toys, candy, gilded nuts, fr�its and cookies. By the 1880’s, with commercial or�aments available, the Victorian love of excess was reflected in the heavily decorated t�ee. The spectacular floor to ceiling t�ee was uniquely American at the time. snow babies, two life-size Father Christmas figures, studio display Steiff reindeer, teddy bears, Santas and Belsnickles celebrated the wonderment and joy of this heartwarming season. Christmas is a time of lasting memories and traditions. The tree and decorations, the music, special foods, even opening gifts, forms bonds between family and friends that last for generations. A gorgeous feather tree laden with antique ornaments is topped off by a friendly Father Christmas. Kenny Deuel Collection.

Greeting UFDC members to this exhibit was a life-sized Santa and a Studio display reindeer. A very spoiled Tete Jumeau wakes up in an antique Victorian child’s bed on Christmas morning to find Santa has paid her a visit.

I asked Diane what she loves about this special holiday. “Christmas is such a beautiful time of the year with decorations and lights and music everywhere. I love the color red, the crunch of snow underfoot, sleighs, reindeer, Christmas carols, family getting together, helping the needy and generally being around

Scraps

Scraps are chromo-lithog�aphed, embossed and die-cut images printed in sheets to be cut apar�. The Victorian craze for collecting scraps and pasting them in books created the ter� “scrapbook,” the predecessor of the scrapbooking hobby. Christ�as themed scraps were t�r�ed into t�ee or�aments. Oﬅen home-made, t�immed with tinsel and blown glass beads, the richly colored, int�icately detailed scraps added sparkle to the Christ�as t�ee. Rafael Tuck in England and Louis Prang in America were the leading printers of scraps, along with g�eeting cards, postcards, stationer� and paper dolls.

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Feather Trees

Generally considered to be the ﬁrst ar�iﬁcial Christ�as t�ee, the feather t�ee is made by wrapping dyed split goose feathers around heavy wire to for� branches which are inser�ed into a dowel t��nk. Originating in 1880’s Ger�any, the small t�ees were brought to America by immig�ants. By 1913, Sears Roebuck adver�ised three sizes with red ber�ies and candles on the tips. Later t�ees were made in the United States and Japan. people that are happy and taking time out to think of someone else besides themselves.” Diane celebrates the season in style – for the last thirty years she has had a professional Santa come to her house on Christmas Eve. “Santa leads us in Christmas carols and each person in our large group of family and friends comes up and sits by Santa and gives us a overview of what has been going on in their lives during the past year. Some of my favorite memories over the years are when my children were younger and they would sit by the banister of our stairway waiting for Santa to come in with his bag of presents. When they heard him coming, we would ring antique sleigh bells to add to the excitement of Santa’s arrival. I have some wonderful photos through the years of the children’s faces.” Diane has been collecting most of her life and loves all things associated with Christmas… dolls, teddy bears, special ornaments for the tree or just about anything with children showing the magic feeling of Christmas. “I feel that the display this year brought back many wonderful memories for a lot of people. Some people stood in the display for a long time thinking and reminiscing. I even saw some people well up with tears. I was honored that I could share my collection. The best part of collecting and having something fun is sharing it with people who appreciate it and enjoy it.” Ken Deuel told us it was his grandmother who inspired him to become a Christmas collector. She still had many ornaments from her childhood and a story for each one. “One year she pulled out an old shoebox with the remains of a An A. Marque has done a beautiful job of decorating this feather tree with Dresdens and scrap. Collection Michael Canadas and David Robinson. The lower shelf displays a snowy village scene.

Dolls and teddies that once brightened Christmas morning for little girls and boys.

Dresdens

Embossed cardboard Dresden or�aments were made bet�een 1880 and 1910 in the Dresden/Leipzig area of Ger�any. Originally gold or silver faced, they were later hand painted in colors. From simple ﬂat ﬁsh to highly sought aﬅer threedimensionals such a car�iage with horses, har�esses, a coachman and lady passenger, they were made in an endless variet� of desig�s. Although they were produced in g�eat quantit�, their fragile nat�re makes them rare and valuable today.

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Handblown glass ornaments, scrap and Dresdens decorated the many feather trees displayed throughout the room. The basket holds Kugels.

German Santas known as Belsnickles are typically made out of papier mache and rarely chalk. The pine cone Old Father Christmas was made by Ken Deuel based on an illustration and instructions printed in the December 1868 “Godey’s Lady’s Book”. Tiny Snow Babies hugely popular in the early 1920s are from the collection of Patty Cress.

Santa through the ages shows his gradual transformation to the Sundblom version used by Coca-Cola. On the far right Princess Elizabeth makes a sweet-looking angel.

toy nodder donkey and part of a Santa Claus which originally sat on the donkey’s back. She remembered as a little girl sitting on her father’s lap in the parlor and he would ask the Christmas donkey if Margret was a good girl and was Santa Claus coming this year? Her dad would tap the donkey’s head and the donkey would nod yes. “The following year I returned the donkey and Santa in working order and she said to me, ‘why don’t you hold on to that for me.’

Belsnickles

Made from papier-mache or chalk, the Belsnickle is a hooded, ster� faced, hunchbacked fig�re oﬅen holding a feather t�ee. The name is derived from the Ger�an Peltz Nichol, meaning “Nicholas in f�r.” Found in sizes up to t�o feet tall, oﬅen decorated with sparkling mica, the white coats are most common, with brown or pur�le the most difficult to find. Today, qualit� handmade recreations of Santas, Belsnickles and Krampus and other holiday items are being made by Two Sisters St�dios in Ontario, Canada. D. Blumchen & Company, has also produced limited editions for the past 20 years, using antique, vintage and old-st�le materials.

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Most of us had never seen a presepio of this size and grandeur. It measures approximately 4 x 5 feet. José Cabrera and David Robinson built the backdrop for the nativity scene and townspeople below. Collection José Cabrera

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The Three Kings bringing gifts to the Baby Jesus.

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Heubach made these charming holiday candy containers. Sondra Krueger collection.

“I have had the Christmas donkey ever since and every year it has a very special spot in my home at Christmas and each year when no one else is around I ask the Christmas donkey if Margret was a good girl and was Santa Claus coming as a tear or two slowly runs down my face…and then I wish my Grandma a Merry Christmas.” Christmas Revisited included a very special display, an elaborate depiction of the very first Christmas, known as a presepio. José Cabrera, an important part of the team at the Carmel Doll Shop in Carmel, CA, is an expert at conserving and restoring antiques as well as being an impresario with needle and thread, restoring and creating historically accurate doll costumes. Being exposed to the wonders of the Carmel Doll Shop, it didn’t take long before he decided to collect…what attracted his practiced eye was the beauty and antiquity of presepio figures, more often called crèche figures in this country. Evolving from the cherished nativity scene to majestic theatrical sets during the 1700 and 1800’s, they came to encompass every aspect of Neapolitan secular life. José enjoys first pick among the presepio figures that come into the shop eventually necessitating the stage upon which to display the bustling scenes of life in Naples. Jose, with assistance from David Robinson, built the amazing backdrop for the display, a theatrical stage setting with the nativity scene elevated on a sacred hilltop and the bustling life of the village below. Populated with resplendent angels and cherubs, the baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the kings bearing gifts, the townspeople and their trappings, it is truly a homage to the grandeur and majesty of this centuries old art form. UFDC special exhibits are all time-consuming projects that wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of members. We were all grateful for the labor of love that was Christmas Revisited – it truly was Christmas in July! Along with Diane Hoffman there are several generous volunteers to thank for Christmas Revisited: Sally Freeman, Ken Deuel, Rachel Hoffman, José Cabrera, Michael Canadas and David Robinson, Patty Cress, Margaret Kincaid, and Sondra Krueger.

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A large English Victorian dollhouse, circa 1860, was decorated for the holiday season. Collection Margaret Kincaid.

A display this size takes a lot of team work. From left to right, Diane Hoffman, Rachel Hoffman, Ken Deuel and Sally Freeman from Turn of the Century Antiques in Denver.

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A Cunning Cottage Just for Two By Michael Canadas

Classic Georgian symmetry defines the façade of Dolly Varden Cottage, while large glass windows provide a marvelous view of the interior.

The origin of this pair of German all-bisque dolls is a mystery to us. We are fascinated by their amazing details, including fashionable-for-the-time, molded clothing. Here they pose with their canine friend Rufus.

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everal years ago, when annual trips to England were part of our regular travel schedule, on one occasion my partner, David, and I were invited to visit an ancient private home in the countryside. The invitation was extended by the owner of the home, in order that we could view some things she was offering for sale. Actually, a visit like that is something that I really don’t like to do on my very rare pleasure getaways, because they tend to turn into all-day events. Although some of these home visits can be fun, most usually turn into a cat and mouse game where we are shown things that the “seller” has no intention of parting with. If I am going to give up an entire day, I want to find a treasure in exchange. I was more than a little worried when we arrived and discovered that there were English wooden dolls on display, which were already sold, and some marvelous dollhouses that were not for sale. In addition, there were some fixerupper items that were not of interest, even though I have to admit I have a soft spot for neglected old houses, both dollsize and life-size ones. Happily, we found a few projects to purchase, but nothing worth sacrificing the day for, that is until I spotted a cottage with a name plaque on its front – a feature that is not uncommon with English dollhouses, and a feature of which I am particularly fond. That fondness could be based in part due to the fact that I grew up near a village that is filled with cottages that are named instead of bearing street numbers. In Carmel, California the lack of house numbers (along with the absence of streetlights and sidewalks) lends the village old-fashioned charm, and although the delivery truck drivers are not so thrilled by that challenge, they seem to manage. Many of the older houses in Carmel are built of stone, are on the smallish side, and are infinitely charming – not unlike many English dollhouses. Those characteristics probably had a lot to do with my attraction for the dollhouse that stood in front of me that day in England. Then of course, there was the house’s nameplate that added to my attraction. Many houses in Carmel have clever names such as Wits End, Sticks and Stones and Happy Ending, while others take their names from the village’s seaside location - names such as Sandbox, Periwinkle, and Sea Urchin. The names do help lost visitors locate the houses they are searching for, but they also say a lot about the people who live in the homes. So when I spotted this four room, “stone” cottage that proudly bore the name Dolly Varden Cottage along with the date 1876 A.D., in gilt lettering, I knew it had to be ours. The seller seemed to be very pleased to move the one-ofa-kind dollhouse along, as it probably wasn’t an impressive enough example for her mostly London-based clientele. We were offered the dollhouse as it stood, which was empty, but when I opened the doors, I was met with a blast of vivid red, blue, green, gold, and pink! Obviously, the person who papered the house possessed a strong color sense and they were not afraid to express it in all things

In this view with the two doors open wide, the four rooms are ready to be explored. What is not seen in this photo is that on the inside surface of the doors, an ormolu birdcage is suspended in front of each window.

great and small. But I instantly loved it, as the palette increasingly curious about the name “Dolly Varden.” As reminded me of the classic Vincente Minnelli movie Meet a dealer in antique dolls, I vaguely remembered it being Me in St Louis.. With that inspiration, I decided on the spot attached to a cloth doll, a paper doll – maybe a children’s that the dollhouse should be furnished and accessorized book and perhaps other toy examples, but I hadn’t ever in “high Victorian Technicolor” and I was definitely given the name serious thought. But it was time for me up to the challenge. So, we settled on a selling price to get to the bottom of the Dolly Varden story and for the house, took a break for tea and cakes learn whom this “Dolly” really was. with the lady of the manor, and afterward Well, she wasn’t at all hard to find. All I had instructed our London-based shipper to pick to do was ask my local reference librarian if the dollhouse up for crating and eventual she had ever heard of a character named delivery to California. Honestly though, Dolly Varden. The lady looked at me once the cottage arrived States-side, it as if I were a creature from another sat empty in our living room for a few planet. “Dolly Varden is a character years, but we really didn’t mind that, as born from the mind of Charles Dickens,” the exterior is not only handsome, but also the librarian answered as she peered at quite decorative. me over her glasses. She then marched me The first week of every New Year is the over to the nearest set of books by the great time our staff at Carmel Doll Shop is given their nineteenth-century English novelist. “Yes, it is true winter vacation, so for me, it is a great time to work that I haven’t kept up with Victorian literature.” I said on projects of my own. I spent an entire week in my defense, hoping she would stop looking doing the basic furnishing of Dolly Varden at me in such a sympathetic manner. The dollhouse’s nameplate features stylish gilt lettering and is Cottage. I knew I had one concrete given Barnaby Rudge was the fifth of Dickens’ complete with the year the cottage to work with, the date 1876, due to the novels to be published, and is considered was constructed. nameplate on the house, so I decided to do his first attempt at a historical novel my best not to put anything pre-1876 in the because it was set in revolutionary times. cottage. Instead, my working era was going to encompass Even more in my defense, Barnaby Rudge is one of the period 1876 to 1895, give or take. Dickens’ lesser known novels and has rarely been adapted While I worked on the dollhouse, the nameplate stared for film or television. Without going into great detail about me in the face every time I opened the doors, and I became the plot, let it suffice to say the tale includes the Varden ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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The kitchen is the scene of much hustle and bustle, which is amplified by the presence of a four-footed friend. Of course the parrot is a talker, and there is a lot of activity for him to comment on!

For some reason, we had to travel to England to find the best assortment of pieces from this family of painted soft metal. The parlor is a wealth of special examples that include a sheet music rack, a sewing stand, a stick stand and a smoking stand (not shown here). The standing oil lamp is a remarkable one.

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family, which consists of Gabriel the locksmith, his overbearing wife Martha, and his beautiful daughter Dolly who is described as ever so pretty. The character wore bright, colorful clothing and was known for her over the top personal style. Further, she was what every Victorian reader wanted, a damsel in distress who needed rescuing from the clutches of evil. Dolly Varden became a star to such a point that there were dances named for her. Even clothing styles bore the title, namely the Dolly Varden jacket that would be all the rage in the 1870s. Mountains ranges in America were named after Dolly Varden, and lots of dolls would be marketed as Dolly Varden dolls. Personally, my favorite item to bear the name of the colorful Dickens character is a fish. The subspecies S. m. malma, also known as the Dolly Varden trout, is found in coastal waters of the North Pacific. Considering the above, should we be surprised that an overly colorful, hand made dollhouse would also be named for Dolly Varden? Perhaps the child that played with this dollhouse wanted it to be a cottage in which Dolly herself would live happily. I believe that the dollhouse was well loved. It is quite finely crafted and although it only has four rooms, I suspect it would have come from an upper class home. The heavy brass bail handles mounted on each side allowed the dollhouse to be carried outside for play on pleasant spring and summer days. It is difficult to pinpoint exactly where an English dollhouse from 1876 might have been originally built, but the (painted) large stone block construction, along with the symmetry of the house informs me it is most likely from the county of Lincolnshire, or the surrounding area. Because the dollhouse is a small house, meaning in number of rooms, not in actual size, I decided that it would be set up as a “grace and favor cottage.” A home of this type would have been built on the grounds of a vast estate as a special place that a devoted servant, handmaiden or governess could retire to, and in which to live out their remaining days.

The parlor is a glittering jewel that radiates from the use of Victorian color and ornamentation. The Christmas tree vies for attention in this ornate interior.

In my version of the story of Dolly Varden, Dolly lived her early life as a lady in waiting. She greatly assisted her lady with a fabulous fashion sense, and was given this happy house in which to live out her life. We will start our tour of the house while Dolly is out, but please note that we are instantly met with the trappings of an upper middle class English home in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. I sensed Dolly Varden Cottage was going to be our forever-Christmas house the moment I saw the deep green wallpaper, because the parlor is just right for the season. In my story of the house, it is the night before Christmas. Let us first look at the kitchen, the heart of the home. In today’s world, few kitchens will ever see as much use as a nineteenth century kitchen did, and this one has all of the necessities that one would need to feed a family. Essentials include lots of roast domes to help keep food warm, plus jugs and pudding molds of every shape and size. The impressive tin range on the back wall is built in, as is the Welsh dresser on the left. Kitchens are fun to decorate, as they do not have to be perfect. I am always fascinated with things like rug beaters, pickle castors, coffee grinders and the various shapes of bread pans. I would imagine some kitchen implements have only survived in dollhouse size, as in real life; they were used until they were thrown out. The kitchen is the place a newborn baby would be found, snug in their cradle, as the stove would keep this room the warmest in the house. I would put money on it that a child of long ago started an actual fire in the range when he or she decided to do some cooking. Before we leave the kitchen, do not miss the great dog and the parrot on the perch. Perhaps not saying much for the news of the day, but helping to keep the floor clean, is a mini copy of the London Times placed directly under the parrot! Moving on, we enter the parlor, which is decorated in high Victorian sensibilities. The latter part of the nineteenth century was known as “the age of the upholster.” Rooms were upholstered, furniture was upholstered, and sometimes it seems even people were upholstered due to some of the elaborate fashions of the day. The exquisite green and gold paper wallpaper is a wonderful contrast for the red silk velvet Turkish style furniture -- a set that I had put away for years, just waiting for the right room in which to display it to its best advantage. I also raided our cache of white bisque pieces and giltdecorated milk glass for the center table. The entire house boasts quite a few rare light fixtures, but the best of the lot is the ruby glass oil lamp in the far left corner. It is one of a pair and we use its mate in another house.

It’s Christmas all year at Dolly Varden Cottage due to the presence of the Victorian ornament and die-cut decorated tree. Merry Christmas!

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Bearing feminine accents due to the floral wallpaper, we designed this room with a lovely lady such as Dolly Varden in mind. Speaking of lovely ladies, the tiny, hand cut silhouette that is housed in a lovely ormolu frame that is displayed on the drop-well boulle dresser in the left corner, was a gift from a special friend.

One of our favorite pieces in Dolly Varden Cottage must be this ebonized whatnot or folio stand, which was intended to house periodicals or sheet music in life size. It does duty in the rose bedroom as a bedside table. This boulle bed is an unusual model due to the graceful polonaise that terminates in a finial up top. Shaped wires help create its elegant silhouette, while silk brocade soften the lines.

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Dolly Varden Cottage is a very patriotic abode and the Queen must reign over all entertaining. She is there upon a pedestal in the far right corner, Her Royal Highness Queen Victoria. But since this is really my house, to me it would only be a home with an English bulldog getting comfortable on the velvet sofa. No, he should not be there when guests are present, but just try to keep a bulldog off anything when his mind is made up. There are some fantastic soft metal pieces in the parlor, including an ornate floor lamp and a sewing stand that is complete with colorful, cold-painted decoration. Adding shimmering elegance is an abundance of ormolu accessories from Erhard & Söhne, including a six-light gasolier. But believe it or not, one of my most treasured pieces is the hand-embroidered lambrequin on the mantel, because it helps give this room its cozy ambience. Now let’s head upstairs to inspect the two bedrooms. First, we will visit the rose bedroom, which is papered in a sweet rose bud print with some lacy details. Before I start about setting up a nineteenth century room, I look at lots of prints, paintings and original photos to see how furniture was arranged in the period I am aiming for. Today, it is difficult for us to accept the fact that a bedroom was one of the rooms in which people entertained guests, and the placement of the furniture reflected that use. It might look strange to you to see a bedside cabinet in front of a bed, but that was a very common position for DECEMBER 2011

Note that the German all-bisque children also appear in this photograph of the rather masculine blue and gold bedroom. They appear in practically all of the photos, because they are not camera shy – at all! Several pieces of handsome boulle furniture are the order of the day in this room.

one, historically speaking. The true masterpiece in the room is the boulle bed, which is complete with a graceful polonaise. This lovely room displays a lot of typically Victorian accessories, such as domes with wax ornaments, bisque figures, even an ivory bust of Queen Victoria. On one wall is a pair of portraits of the Queen’s grandson, the Kaiser of Germany, and his wife. A true rarity in here is the pair of gold painted soft metal wall shelves, not to mention the finely made ebonized whatnot that is placed next to the bed. Finding a good dollhouse rug is rare, and the rug in the rose bedroom is the finest in the house. For me, a rug must pick up the colors of the room and the rug in this room succeeds. Before we leave the rose bedroom, you may have noticed that the pair of all-bisque children who live in the cottage have the run of the entire house, as they each look beautiful in every room. We did not own them at the time that I originally furnished this house, but it seems that the house was made just for them. Let’s now take a look at the last room on our tour, the blue and gold bedroom; it incorporates one of my favorite color combinations. This room is outfitted with several fine boulle pieces, including a rare vanity that is complete with its original draperies, an armoire, a chest of drawers, and a bed with a coronet. All of the china pieces in the room are blue and white and the tea set on the marble topped center table is rare Bristol glass with gilt decorations. The very charming folding dressing screen is a one of a kind piece made of old scraps by the legendary collector and author John Darcy Noble. Another fun piece in the bedroom is the porcelain mantel clock. Examples such as this are rare to come by today probably because they were easily broken by small hands. I spent an entire week working on this house in order to get the look I desired. I must admit, it is not always an easy chore working with big grown up hands in a miniature world. For the best results, I need to be very calm, (limit my caffeine intake) and take my time, as with one wrong move, all of my work falls over and I have to start again. With that said, it is such a joy to play in this dollhouse. I believe this bright and colorful home is a place in which Dolly Varden herself would feel right at home. In our busy and often scary world, I don’t always take the time to look at this dollhouse, and weeks sometime pass until I stop to savor it. Actually, just a peek through the lace-draped windows takes me to a world where everything is as it should be, in this cunning cottage, just for two.

Over the last twenty-five years, we have owned only three examples of this very rare piece of boulle, so we decided to hang on to this one. It boasts the original lace draperies, and even the original sewing tools remain in the fitted top drawer. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Learning About American-Made Dolls

by Ursula R. Mertz Photos by Christopher Partridge

he July 1924 issue of the trade journal Playthings carried the following announcement: “Brand New Item by Amberg. Louis Amberg and Son (of New York City) have begun to deliver their latest creation, the Sunny Orange Blossom; this is a rather unusual and appealing plaything in that the whole effect is orange in color and the hood surrounding the sweet little face is in conﬁguration of an orange itself. The trim is exceedingly attractive, as the effects are orange and green throughout, including the ﬂower, ribbons, silk braid, and even shoes and socks. As a popular priced item, there is no doubt it deserves its instantaneous success. As an added attraction, it is said that the doll makes a noise like an orange when you squeeze it!” Left: 8” Marks: L. A. & S. N.Y. // D.R.G.M. Ink stamp: Made in Germany. All composition, jointed only at shoulders. Molded shoes and socks. All original. Right: 14”. It has the same Louis Amberg markings as the doll below. All original except for shoes and socks.

Cloth tag: Sunny Orange Maid // Copyright // Louis Amberg & Son 1924 // Design patented. Composition shoulder head, lower arms and legs. Cloth body and upper arms and legs, stitched shoulderand hip joints. All original including shoes and socks and “orange blossoms” on cap. Sherryl Shirran collection.

It was assumed that this doll was created to promote the sale of oranges for some as yet unknown firm. When the first example of the larger doll was located, the ribbon attached to her dress only stated: ” Sunny Orange Maid // Copyright // Louis Amberg & Son 1924 // Design Patented.” Further sightings confirmed that the doll was called Sunny Orange Maid, not – Blossom, as mentioned in the quoted editorial. It took a while before additional information was found. In the meantime, other mysteries had to be solved concerning this doll. On close examination it was found that the lower legs were not the usual composition type that feature a groove at the upper end to which the upper cloth ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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This all original doll features unusual lower legs. They were originally designed for a ball jointed body assembly. The upper cloth legs were glued into the lower compo legs.

Text of cloth tag as seen on all original Sunny Orange Maid: Sunny Orange Maid // Mr. Foster’s Stores // Miami, Palm Beach, St. Petersburg // Florida.

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leg is wired. Her lower legs turned out to be those designed for a ball jointed composition body, showing the typical red painted toe separations. The upper cloth leg had been glued into this lower leg. The joint had been neatly put together and could be original. But it could also be a clever restoration job. Eventually an all original Orange Maid was examined that featured identical lower legs. Another fifteen years passed, and still no information had surfaced that would confirm that the Sunny Orange Maid had helped promote the sale of oranges. But, other delightful discoveries were made. An eight-inch tall all original Sunny Orange Maid was found that no one had ever seen before. She was produced in Germany and was made of all composition. She was painted with water based paints that produces a dull finish resembling the still popular bisque. The original, larger doll is an American made composition doll with cloth body and inserted sound mechanism. In case of the very popular mama dolls of this era, this mechanism would emit a mama sound when the doll was moved back and forth. Our Sunny Orange Maid had a squeaker inserted into her cloth body. Surprisingly, with the example at hand, the squeaker still works. When pressed it emits an ordinary squeak. Surely, children would have enjoyed activating the squeaker, never mind what the sound was supposed to resemble. Eventually, an all original Sunny Orange Maid was seen that provided the long sought information. The cloth tag sewn into her dress neck seam read as follows: “Sunny Orange Maid // Mr. Foster’s Stores // Miami, Palm Beach, St. Petersburg // Florida.” It took a long time! But, we finally have proof that indeed the Sunny Orange Maid did promote oranges for a particular firm in Florida.

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Anita Ladensack: So much more than Googlies! by Jennifer Craft-Hurst

Anita Ladensack with “Candy Cooper”, her 16” Kestner 221 Googly. Photo by Charlie Cooper.

here is a line in the film “The Sound of Music” that states, “When the Lord closes a door, somewhere He opens a window.” I was reminded of this quote when I recently had the opportunity to visit the home of and interview Anita Ladensack, author of The History and Art of Googlies and former UFDC Regional Director. Upon first entering the home of Anita and her amazingly supportive husband Joe, I was struck by how well everything flowed together. The visitor isn’t overwhelmed by the soon-to-be discovered phenomenal doll collection, but rather is gently welcomed by the happy, smiling faces peering through corner glass cabinets. Anita’s collection encompasses many genres of doll collecting, not simply the Googlies

Jumeau 203 from the Series Fantastique, called John Jumeau after resemblance to Anita’s son John.

John Cooper, Anita’s son, as a child. 46

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for which she has literally “written the book.” Somehow, she manages to make the different styles of dolls blend together. For example, the Bru and Jumeaux share space with Robert Tonners, and Bleuettes nestle near a bevy of Betsy McCalls. It works and is a wonderful display. Anita’s story is truly a tale that needs to be told. It is a tale of tragedy and rebirth; a tale of ﬁnding that open window when the door has been shut. Anita was not a doll collector. She had

17” unknown German black boy and girl Googlies.

purchased a few, but more as decorative additions to her home. Anita was happily married with two beautiful sons when her ﬁrst tragedy struck; her husband Paul died of Hodgkins Lymphoma in 1993. Soon after, her dear friend Cleo Stolberg of the Tucson Doll Guild told Anita that she needed a distraction from the grief of losing her husband, and insisted on taking her to a gathering of antique doll collectors. As Anita says, this was the “gift that kept on giving.” The gathering was at renowned doll collector and author Mildred Seeley’s home, and Mildred truly changed Anita’s life. Anita laughed while recalling the large doll carved into Mildred’s front door. “My friend brought me there to distract me, and I was deﬁnitely distracted.” Anita became part of the monthly study group that met at Mildred Seeley’s home.

30” Bru marked “Jne 12” with original Chevrot body. 18” Voit papier-mache, all original with pink kid body from early 1800s.

17” Jumeau double-faced crying and smiling character, 200 series, all original.

Palmer Cox memorabilia

During this time, Mildred was working on her numerous books. The members of the club were all encouraged to bring their dolls to her home and give their insight and input into the books. Anita felt a kinship with Mildred. They were both elementary school teachers, and both lost their husbands to the same form of cancer. Mildred also introduced Anita to Darlene Lane, as Anita describes, “a very talented sculptor and doll artist, and a wonderfully patient teacher.” Anita’s mother had always encouraged her

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15” F.G. male fashion, 13.5” Jumeau fashion lady in original nanny costume with baby.

Max Handwerck Elite soldiers including a 2-faced Austrian/Turkish, American (Uncle Sam), Japanese, English, and German doll. The heads were discovered in the early 1980’s and put on various bodies.

11” SFBJ 245 girl googly in mariner costume, 8” SFBJ 245 boy googly in original Brittany costume, companion marked “SFBJ 60”.

13” Kewpie signed in ink on foot by Rose O’Neill.

sewing skills and now Anita wanted to be able to create the doll to go with the costume. Darlene taught Anita her craft. Anita’s work has won her numerous awards. In the farthest corner of the Seeley family room, in a location not well viewed, Mildred housed her collection of Googly-eyed dolls. Anita loved these dolls. Whenever she would visit Mildred, she would admire the Googlies; how happy they were and how they had the ability to make her smile. They reminded her of the children in her classrooms. One day, Anita asked Mildred about her Googlies. Mildred remarked that she didn’t care much for those dolls; they had

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been her husband Vernon’s. She admitted that she really didn’t know much about them, nor was she very interested in them. Not long after, Anita asked Mildred if she might be interested in selling a few. Mildred told Anita that she would sell her the Googlies, but only on two conditions: Anita had to buy the entire Googly collection, and she had to expand on the research theme that had drawn them together and write a book on the dolls. As we now know, Anita fulﬁlled Mildred’s request, though Mildred did not live to see the ﬁnished product. Anita dedicated her book to her mentor, Mildred Seeley. The second tragedy in Anita’s life would come not long after an exciting purchase, again involving

19” Tete Jumeau with box.

15” Kammer & Reinhardt 131 googly with matching plate, both from Mildred Seeley.

13” Mengergereuth P.M. 950 boy and girl googlies.

12.5” Armand Marseille 390 girl with wind-up walker (UFDC Regional Director Gift).

9.5” Autoperipatetikos with composition head and shoulder plate. Comments written on base include “Europe 20 Dec. 1862”.

Mildred Seeley. Mildred had a doll that Anita had fallen in love with: a beautiful Jumeau 200 series (Series Fantastique), dressed as a little boy, with a smile that instantly reminded Anita of her eldest son, John. Anita brought home pictures of the doll, and, after reviewing all aspects of the purchase, she, Joe, and her two boys agreed upon this major acquisition. They were all struck by the resemblance of the doll to the childhood photos of her son. Not long after this new addition, Anita’s life would change yet again. John, Anita’s oldest son and the Jumeau look-a-like, was an honors student and star cyclist. Days before his high school graduation, John and his girlfriend were killed in a car accident. Eventually, the Jumeau acquired the name of “John Jumeau” and this phenomenal piece of doll history has

become a symbol of her beloved son. John Jumeau will be passed on to Anita’s son Charlie, as a reminder of the smile that his brother so often shared. Anita married Joe Ladensack in 1995. A giving, caring man with his own story worthy of a book, Joe has supported Anita in every aspect of her doll collecting. He has accompanied her to UFDC conventions and, just as Anita’s ﬁrst husband Paul encouraged her to pursue her doctoral degree in education, has encouraged her in her writing, speaking engagements, and her serving as regional director for UFDC. Joe accompanied Anita to Germany for her research on Googlies. He drove her around to the

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11.5” china half doll with china legs, from original Knott’s Berry Farm collection.

15” Hertel and Schwab 165 googly pair. Candy Cooper, a Kestner 221 googly.

Fashion box including 15.5” Simonne on leather body, all bisques, and a twill over wood Simon and Halbig.

different factories, and enjoyed, literally, getting down in the dirt to dig up old shards of broken dolls left in the factory dumps. Joe’s favorite doll is their 16” JDK 221. He named her Candy Cooper, giving her the last name of Anita’s sons. While reﬂecting on her life, Anita remarked, “My husband Paul would have chuckled at seeing the book. Years ago I had begun my doll collecting with small amounts of money siphoned from the grocery fund in order to make layaway payments. He sometimes noticed one among the china as the crystal disappeared to other locations. The day of reckoning came when we

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Heubach 318 (lamp doll), A.M. 323, Sheiler, Kestner 221, Hertel & Schwab 173 Jubilee, A.M. 253 pair, Bahr & Prothschild, Einco 8723.

China pair with wooden bodies, Heubach Winker, all bisque Kestner 112, AM 241, Heubach Kopplesdorf 322, Goebel PGW, all bisque, Chloe Preston, Hertel & Schwab 163, Goebel, September Morn by Grace Drayton.

Anita enjoys mixing antique and artist dolls in creative scenarios.

19” French fashion male marked “4” with medieval style antique costume nailed to his body. In case with modern porcelain Robert Tonner’s “Miller’s Daughter” and “Rumplestiltskin.”

Hertel & Schwab 173 Jubilee Googlie.

moved. Surprised, Paul requested a full appraised inventory. I’ll never forget the look of amazement on his face when that document arrived. Paul’s only comment was that maybe he should invest in dolls, not stocks! “ My visit with Anita was truly a gift. Her collection is amazing, but her outlook on life is what is truly remarkable. Anita had doors close in her life, but she found the window and looked right through. Anita left me with these parting words, “Studying dolls is a lifetime pleasure. Playing with them a joy…Making and costuming them, a new adventure…Cherishing the friends I’ve made through the world of dolls a treasure… a gift that keeps on giving”. FG with presentation box. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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K*R 117/A- 20”, closed mouth, brown sleep eyes, blonde mohair wig, composition ball jointed original body. Perfect bisque. $3350. Call 215-794-8164. Email alloyd@ nni.com. Member of NADDA and UFDC. Others can be seen at RubyLane.com/shops/anntiquedolls

Book Reviews

Sasha Dolls The History

Anne Votaw with Ann Louise Chandler and Susanna E. Lewis

asha collectors have hit gold with the publication of this in-depth reference, the only book to provide a comprehensive history covering the four generations of the Sasha doll from 1945 to 2001. Readers may recall we were given a preview of the book in our July, 2011 issue in their article, “Identifying Studio Sasha Dolls.” Decades of primary research have gone into this volume which includes more than 300 Sasha dolls, many seen for the ﬁrst time in print. Photos of Sasha Morgenthaler’s early artwork, plus family photos and material from her personal scrapbook make us simpatico with the artist’s design process. Examination of Sasha Morgenthaler’s life reveals that even as a child she did not care for the false grins of her dolls, believing that a doll’s features should express quiet vulnerability. The authors focus on the development of the Studio Sasha dolls and the various materials utilized, the different face masks and body styles. Eventually deciding to make her dolls more widely available and affordable, Götz Puppenfabrik was selected to manufacture

her dolls in vinyl under the close supervision of the artist. By the summer of 1965 Götz and the British ﬁrm Frido were making Sasha dolls concurrently; later an ill-fated attempt to produce the dolls in the U.S. was followed in the late 1990s by a seven year agreement once again with Götz. These events are discussed in detail offering a comprehensive behind the scenes story of Sasha doll making. The closing chapter is an in-depth guide for the collector with body constructions, jointing, molding mediums, costuming, early facemasks and the artist’s painting style discussed and pictured in detail. Hardcover, $50. Reverie Publishing Company. 888-721-4999. ISBN: 978-193248559-2 www.reveriepublishing.com

Family Dolls’ Houses of the 18th and 19th Centuries by Liza Antrim

Reviewed by Dolls’ House collector and antiques dealer Allerton Cushman, III.

s everyone who loves antique dolls’ houses knows, Flora Gill Jacobs, in the United States, and Vivien Greene, in the United Kingdom, were the unquestioned “pioneers” in the field of dolls’ house appreciation, collection, documentation and rescue. Thanks to both of them, hundreds of antique dolls’ houses were rescued from untimely destruction and unnecessary “refurbishment”, and appreciated for being the extraordinary records they are of decorative art, architecture, interior design and social history in miniature. Among the many who grew up enchanted by Greene’s books was a little girl who would later become the collector Liza Antrim. Antrim became a good friend of Greene’s, and has spent the last several decades using her talents as a trained paintings restorer (she had a career at the Tate Gallery, in London) to brilliantly conserve and curate a remarkable collection of antique dolls’ houses, arguably the finest of its kind in private hands in the United Kingdom. Antrim’s new book, “Family Dolls Houses of the 18th and 19th Centuries”, picks up the “torch” of scholarship and appreciation of English dolls’ houses that Greene laid down at the end of her life, and carries it forward into the 21st Century, with a wealth of new research and information, introducing the reader to Antrim’s own breathtaking collection of some thirty-four 18th and 19th Century English dolls’ houses, many of which have never been documented or seen publicly before. The book is beautifully laid out and designed, with such lovely and thorough photographs of each house, its interiors and contents, that the reader almost feels he is standing before each one, and the author is giving him a “private tour” of it, while at the same time giving a thorough history of the evolution of the English Dolls’ House, and of its unique furniture and contents, over the past two and a half centuries. The book is also beautifully written, with great humor and charm. Of particular note is the delightful anecdote of how the author’s young daughter discovered, for the first time, the name of dolls’ house furniture maker “Evans and Cartwright”, faintly impressed on the back of a chair leg, after an auction. (The name of this particular early 19th Century maker had long alluded collectors, so this casual observance became a major discovery!) Indeed, what makes “Family Dolls’ Houses unique is the

research into the furnishings and decorative accessories to be found in the houses, giving such a wonderful overview of the “Toy Trade” in 18th and 19th Century England. She cleverly ties her chapters on the various types of miniature furniture to the contents of certain, speciﬁc dolls’ houses in her collection, and thoroughly educates the reader on the collector’s “favorite” English antique miniature furniture and chattels, like that of “John Bubb”, “Evans and Cartwright”, “The Ladies Guild/ Ragged School”, “John Henry Bielefeld”, etc., so that the reader can fully comprehend how rare, special and charming these tiny masterworks are. In the book’s “Appendix” Antrim includes reprints from Dickens’ “Household Words Magazine” from 1856, and from The Children’s Employment Commission of 1842, among others, with reports on the health and welfare of the child laborers in the toy factories, who produced some of these rare miniature items that we so prize today, showing at what cost they were made. “Family Dolls Houses of the 18th and 19th Centuries” will surely set the standard for scholarship on antique English Dolls’ Houses for the foreseeable future. Liza Antrim has brought a collector’s passion, a conservator’s skill, and a curator’s knowledge to her subject, producing an exceptional book, which will, no doubt, cause a whole new generation of readers and collectors to fall in love with English Dolls’ Houses. Note: Published in the UK by Ciderhouse Books, the 256 Page hardcover book may be purchased from the publisher’s website: www.ciderhousebooks.com. Cost is ₤60, plus ₤27 Shipping to the US, for a Total Cost of ₤87, about $135 US. Reviewer Allerton Cushman has been a collector of antique dolls’ houses since childhood. He is an antiques dealer, and a member of the “Dolls’ House Society” of the United Kingdom, and of Plangon, the Doll Club of Great Britain. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Christmas Mischief

by Judith Armitstead

Schucco teddy bear climbing the Christmas tree to the dismay of his Gebruder Heubach toddler friends.

Isn’t there always a mischievous little character in the group creating havoc during the holidays? Who would have thought that a diminutive, angelic looking teddy bear could get into so much devilish mischief and cause such anxiety for his young toddler companions. The Christmas scene above portrays exactly this type of little scamp—the prankster, the mischief maker—he just can’t help himself; he always gets into precarious situations. Just to see their reaction to his tomfoolery, our little rascal, a German Schucco bear, is climbing the Christmas tree to the dismay of his small friends. Although this tiny fellow has put a golden hallo on his head, he is, in fact, an impish little devil as he knows he is upsetting the other children by climbing on top of the Christmas tree. Note the smirking grin on his adorable face. The excited little youngsters are one piece all-bisque Gebruder Heubach character toddler dolls commonly 54

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“Oh my, is it going to fall?”

“I think I look pretty good up here.”

“Oh no, it’s going to fall on top of me!”

referred to as immobiles. Each is approximately 4” high and made during the 1910’s in Germany. They are collectively wondering with alarm, “Will the whole tree fall over? Oh, no!” The action in this scene comes to life by the realistic emotional expression on each face and the unique pose of each Gebruder Heubach doll. The artists at Gebruder Heubach had the distinctive aptitude to capture young children’s emotions in bisque form. The miniature Christmas tree is an old feather tree, approximately 8” high, made in Germany and decorated with minute colorful early glass ornaments and a tiny glass beaded garland. But, don’t the little tricksters, the little mischief makers, even if they act up during the hustle, bustle of the Christmas season, aren’t they the ones who make life interesting?

“Hey, I got this guys.”

“Watch out! Achten, Herr Teddy.”

All items are from the Armitstead collection. Judith and Richard Armitstead, founders of The Doll Works, can be reached through their web site, www. thedollworks.net.

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Auction Gallery

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30-inch signed Vichy automaton with head by Jumeau, in working order, brought $16,000 (plus buyer’s premium) at Bertoia’s November 11 and 12 toy and doll auction held at their Vineland, NH auction showroom.

his 17-inch Huret French fashion doll with gussetted kid body, individually stitched ﬁngers, very pale porcelain shoulder head with blue painted eyes and wearing an antique costume brought $6,090 at the recent McMasters Harris Apple Tree Auction.

t Withington’s October 20 and 21st auction, this 18-inch Jumeau incised Depose E 8 J, with brown glass eyes, closed mouth, pierced applied ears and French jointed body w/blue Jumeau stamp sold for $9,444.

BACK ISSUES SALE 1 to 3 copies $6 each • 4 to 9 copies $5 each • 10 or more copies $4 each

(Price includes postage in the U.S.; overseas and Canadian subscribers call 631-261-4100 or email: adcsubs@gmail.com To see our complete list of available back issues go to

www.antiquedollcollector.com Not a computer user? Call or email (see above) and we will mail you an easy to read listing of all back issues.

darling 6-inch all bisque 8-inch French solid dome mignonnette with trousseaux realized $6,600 at the recent Alderfer auction in Hatﬁeld, PA.

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‘One More Time’ – Bellevue, Washington – Reported by Margaret Gray Kincaid

ur latest NADDA show, ‘One More Time’, was held in Bellevue, Washington just outside of Seattle and was organized by Sondra Krueger who welcomed us with good cheer. The show was at the Embassy Suites Seattle and Sondra had everything wellcoordinated which certainly made things easy and comfortable for us all. When I flew into Seattle on Thursday, the trees were glowing red with fall color as I looked out the airplane window. It was gorgeous and I couldn’t wait to get on the ground to enjoy a little bit of autumn in Washington. On Friday night we got dressed up and went to the NADDA dinner at the Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art. When I got there, the party was already under way! Rosalie was warm and gracious to us all. Sondra organized a catered event at the museum and we all had a delicious dinner paired with lovely wine. We did, however, eat up our food in record time so we could enjoy touring the museum. For the most part, I spent my time visiting with old doll friends – there is a fabulous early 18th century wooden doll with all its clothing and accessories. I think my favorites are the French bebes of which Rosalie had a lovely grouping. Under nearly every display, there are drawers filled with more beautiful dolls; what a delightful surprise. I had to go around and open every drawer to see what was inside. Rosalie also has a fabulous collection of character dolls; I believe she has an example of every number ever made by Kammer & Reinhart. Quite impressive! Our show opened on Saturday morning with twenty dealers set up on the 4th floor of the Seattle Suites. We had the biggest gate in years. When we opened it was very busy and sales were brisk. Dealers brought their best merchandise so it was fun to see all the goodies. This is a great venue because it is relaxing place for dealers and collectors to meet and get together. You have time to sit down and really look at the dolls. It was a great show, but it was bittersweet to see the museum for the last time. If you have a chance, make a trip to Seattle before it closes in March. We are working on a great show that will be in Boston for Mother’s Day weekend. Watch for our upcoming ads! 58

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Teri Foley brought several small French bebes. The Carmel Doll Shop booth was, as always, a feast for the eyes.

Sue Kallen came with a selection of beautiful rare china’s and a wide choice of early doll house miniatures.

One of these delightful dolls would be a real treat for Halloween. Blackberry Studios, Margaret Gray Kincaid

Teresa Lehmbeck and Leone McMullen had a lovely array of dolls, toys and holiday decorations.

A magnificent Bru was center stage in Kay JensenSwagarty’s room.

October 22 & 23, 2011

Yvonne Baird brought lovely dolls, unusual accessories and some great clothes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I bought a wonderful baby dress from her that was all original.

Ann and Charles Philips were there and they had a selection of wonderful wooden dolls and an adorable Izannah Walker with her dog.

This darling presentation box offered by Judy Lofall received a lot of interest.

Marion Maus offered dolls for every taste as well as early dollhouse miniatures.

Lynette Gross brought some interesting early dolls for sale.

Rosalie Whyel and directly behind her daughter Shelley Helzer, Ken and Sondra Krueger, Margaret Kincaid and front, Dorothy McGonagle.

Making a bold statement was this Gottschalk dollhouse in Sondra Kruegerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Fritzi’s Antique Dolls

Over the river and through the woods to Gaithersburg we go!

WE BUY ENTIRE COLLECTIONS AND DOLLS OF MERIT. SEE YOU AT THE FOLLOWING SHOWS: DECEMBER 3 AND 4, Bellman Doll Show, Gaithersburg, MD Fairgrounds JANUARY 20 AND 21, Naples, FL Doll Show, Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbor Drive, Naples, FL 34103

Fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net • Phone 630-553-7757

20” S&H 939, early model with brown paperweight eyes, open mouth with square cut teeth, fully jointed composition body with straight wrists. $1450

BECKY & ANDY OURANT’S

VILLAGE DOLL & TOY SHOP

A GREAT DOLL DESTINATION BUS TOURS WELCOME

LARGE SELECTION OF ANTIQUE FRENCH AND GERMAN DOLLS

Open Sunday 9AM - 4PM or by appointment Visa/Mastercard 12” F.G. fashion, swivel head on bisque shoulder plate, gusseted kid body, original silk dress. $1575 11.5” Jumeau -type fashion, swivel head on bisque shoulder plate, gusseted kid body, original two piece cotton outﬁt. $1650

8 N.Village Circle P.O. Box 705 Adamstown, PA. 19501 717-484-1200 cell 610-662-5473 ourant@ptd.net