2016 ANNUAL by Antique Doll Collector magazine

Antique DOLL Collector January 2016 Vol. 18, No. 12

Saturday, January 9, 2016 An Important Marquis Auction “Forever Young”

Sunday, January 10, 2016 Superb One-Owner Auction “The Carabet Collection” of Antique Japanese Dolls Norman Carabet of California spent decades in the acquisition and study of these fine carved wooden dolls, some dating to the late 1700s, and others paralleling the style of Western dolls in the late 1800s. Playful children, elegant and fashionable ladies, theatrical figures, legendary heroes – all are represented here, and offer both connoisseur collectors as well as those with budding interest in the Japanese doll genre, a window to this important, yet still underappreciated, field. “The textiles, fabrics, costumes and needlework alone will astonish those who do not yet know these dolls,” assures Florence Theriault, who has catalogued the book, in consultation with noted Japanese doll scholar and author, Alan Scott Pate. Catalog available for $75.

Schedule of Events Friday, January 8, 2016

1:00PM-5:00PM. Seminar “The Study and Collecting of Japanese Dolls” with Alan Scott Pate. Attendance is complimentary, although advance registration is required to ensure your place. 7:00PM-8:00PM. Early Preview and Reception. All are welcome.

Saturday, January 9, 2016 8:30AM. Early Preview and Walk-Through with Florence Theriault. 9:00AM-11:00AM. Preview of Forever Young. 11:00AM. Auction begins.

Sunday, January 10, 2016 9:00AM-11:00AM. Preview of The Carabet Collection. 11:00AM. Auction begins. 12:00PM-1:00PM. Preview of the iDiscover Auction. 1:00PM. Auction begins.

To see more antique dolls from the January 9th auction look inside the front cover of this issue.

Online bidding, telephone bidding and absentee bidding are available if you ca nnot attend the January 9-10 auctions. Call 800-638-0422 for more information.

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The Legendary Theriault’s January Auctions Continue at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach, California x x x x x

Saturday, January 9, 2016

The January 9th and 10th, 2016 auctions keep that legend alive in grand form. Whether collectors are seeking the best of the classic French and German bisque dolls, whether their quests have taken them to earlier times in a search for rare wooden or wax dolls, if the magic of automata is their desire, or early folk art American dolls and toys, whether they seek the “something different” such as 150-year old wooden Japanese dolls, “January” with Theriault’s in Newport Beach, California is the place to me.

An Important Marquis Auction “Forever Young” Featuring the fine collection of early dolls gathered by Alice Florence Schott in the early/mid-1900s and later bequeathed to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art where they have been carefully preserved for the past 45 years. Along with other fine French bisque dolls and automata from private collections and original French estates. Highlighted by a superb all-original French bisque art doll by Albert Marque, with life-long provenance, and lettered #7 from the series of only 100 dolls which were first presented in 1914/1915 at the Parisian salon of Margaine-Lacroix. Catalog available for $59.

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22” Early Jumeau fashion w/ rarely seen portrait face, antique silk costume, superb antique wig of abundant ringlets, having just celebrated New Years, as seen on her elaborate antique pin watch ! (Sturdy leather body with some minor patching) $6850.

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10” Jumeau child fashion who looks like the inspiration for the E.J. w/ her decoration and bulbous blue eyes. Festive antique ensemble, orig. wig, swivel neck, artist’s red check mark on head, sturdy leather body w/ Jumeau stamp (patching on inside of left hand). $2650.

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Gorgeous 17” Schmitt with huge amber eyes, superb antique ensemble in pale peach and ivory. Special doll with marked crossed swords on neck and fabulous body. Antique bootines, antique long blonde mohair wig, wonderful antique bonnet with straw weaves and dried floral embellishments. Rare doll with desirable oval face and large eyes. $14,600~

28” Portrait Jumeau Mademoiselle ~ Have you been waiting for the one... the One that takes your breath away; the One that is wearing a fantastic all original 1870’s gown with voluminous skirts and superb detailing? This is such a rare Portrait Jumeau with gorgeous pale blue spiral threaded eyes set in pearly bisque with the desired sheen and tender touches to lashes and eye-shading, translucent lips with delicate outlines and fabulous antique blonde wig. Mademoiselle Jumeau is wearing antique turquoise earrings, a coral and golden bracelet and her gown of ivory and pale blue is spectacular! Sure to become the focal pointe of your collection! $11,950~

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Depose Jumeau 6 ~ What a darling Bebe! Perfect marked head and body, antique dress and bonnet, 8 ball jointed body. This is a precious Bebe with a very sought after look at an amazing look. Only $5800~

E10J ~ Very pretty girl in confection of shades of pink... creamy silk bisque, huge blue paper weight eyes, antique wig, original pate, marked Jumeau body, applied ears, and fabulous expression! $8900~

Precious Rare Type 7” All Bisque ~ We rarely see this type of all-bisque darling with her large eyes and full lips, curly original wig and her extremely rare pin striped white and blue stockings. This adorable little confection comes from Lyon, France where she spent the majority of her years in a charming museum. Now, she makes her début in the United States. Excellent from head to toe; this little darling will surely start the New Year out right! Comes with beautiful blue satin tufted straw box. $3,950~

The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

January 2016 Volume 18, Number 12

Synchronicity in Doll Collecting

by Kathleen Crescuillo The author shares doll stories that demonstrate happy endings.

Which is Which?

by Marina Tagger Learn the difference between Kestner molds 220 and 226.

The Ramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head House

by Donna Kaonis Tour this one-of-a-kind dollsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house in the collection of Ann Meehan.

The coincidental occurrence of unrelated events that end with a meaningful result is the definition of synchronicity. Kathleen Crescuillo shares doll stories that have a happy ending; one of them is our cover, a Simon & Halbig with a solid dome wigged head and bisque lower limbs. Kathy dressed the doll as a shepherdess to show off her lovely bare feet.

About The Cover

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American Women Dream in Cloth: Cottage Industry 1840-1930 - Part I

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by Susan Foreman From ichimatsu dolls to dolls made during World War I, the Japanese doll market has impacted many countries.

12 Auction Gallery 52 Emporium 61 Calendar 63 Classified

by Jane Foster The history and dolls of the only company in the U.S. that has been operated continuously by the same family.

Konnichiwa! Japanese Doll making Influence in Europe and the U.S.

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6 5 1&13) Life size 40” ‘Currier & Ives’ Child The K*R 100 w. a 19”cir. head! Beautifully articulated satin features, soulful blue sleep eyes, rich mohair wig, orig. chunky K*R body, and dramatic Victorian style coat dress. $2500. One Owner 13” Shirley Temple - in orig. clothes and shoes, no craze! plus her extra jumpsuit, coat and hat with labels in heirloom box. $450 2 & 3) Very Rare ‘Bru-face’ Bebe - Who made this magnificent 17” french market Bru lookalike ca:1880 ! Stunning resemblance and striking quality featuring her Bru like scalloped kid body with lovely mint Bru style bisque arms. Closed mouth w.’tongue’, compelling PW eyes, immaculate bisque and elegant vintage couture ensemble! Breathtaking $2250 4 & 11) Richly Dramatic 24” Bahr & Proschild 204 - early 1880’s French Trade Belton type Bebe with big brown PW eyes, closed mouth, lovely early pale bisque and stiff wrist body. A rare large size in a magnificent raw silk crimson ensemble with fancy factory shoes! $2250 5 & 10) Have you always wanted one of those really, really Mint Philadelphia Baby at a price you could enjoy? Here it is! A 21” near flawless head to toe, blush and all, in five Original Layers of the finest quality garments! Virtually unplayed and remarkable! only $2600

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6) Super Rare ‘Fly-lo’ Baby - by Grace Putnam. A really rare 9.5” bisque head version, mold 1418, sometimes known as ‘Aero Baby’ so named for the Lindbergh Baby it celebrated. So few were made! Both clever and legendary. $2495 7 & 12) Once in awhile you see an Heirloom Luxury Chase, totally mint, perfect paint, ink stamp & paper label, wearing her incredible pink linen elaborate original clothes and looking so sincere at 30” tall with 18” cir. head! One so dear. $1350 8) Compelling Rarity by William Goebel Who could imagine this 20” swivel neck, closed mouth and bulbous blue PW eyes. So fashionable a beauty with bisque arms and original period clothes and shoes too! Once in a lifetime example if you love the unusual. $1495 9) A Masterpiece! - the rare 17” Heubach with Big Ears - mold 7743. A confluence of wit, nuance, dimples,fat folds and creases produced this exceptional character fully signed and fully jointed. Uniquely important! $3500 14) 16” Factory Perfect Christmas Doll! Outstanding French Export, mold 1894, with French brows, PW eyes and fabulous fancy Factory Ensemble incl. shoes! So Merry! $395

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Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears Inc. 29” La Parisien A 19 Steiner, blue PW eyes, pierced ears, antique clothing, replaced right hand $5250. Now $4500. 8” RA Recknagel #126 baby, celluloid hands, new cloth body, blue sl eyes $85.

30” CM blue wired eyed Steiner w/ bisque hands, Figure A No 6 J. Steiner Bte SGDS Paris, antique clothing, 3 fingers left hand prof. repaired $6050.

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21” Tete Jumeau 10, brown PW eyes, antique clothing and hat $3800.

25” Kestner 164, blue sl eyes, antique clothing & mohair wig $595. 19” Schuco yes no bear, beautiful mohair, tagged US Zone Germany, works great $795.

27” CM Kestner 128, br sl eyes, HH wig w/ plaster pate, antique clothing $2495. Now $2150. 9 ½” German baby marked 2 ½, compo hands, cloth body $95.

7.5” Googlie 174 – 4 on 5 piece body, beautiful molding, blue sleep eyes $895. 8 “ AM 990 all original on five piece toddler body, blue sleep eyes $225.

14.5” Armand Marseille 390 all original in guards uniform $275.

19.5” Kestner 260, blue sl eyes, repainted arms $475. 19” Bahr & Proschild #604 character w/ sweet face $725 Now $695.

Alex #434-1957 Aunt Agatha complete with purse $325. Alex 1954 Southern Belle strung with wrist tag $295. 1953 Strung Bridesmaid all original $295. Little Victoria #328-1954 SL Walker $260. Steiff Ginny’s Pup w/ leash $125 Strung Ginny #31 Nurse $149 SL Walker in 1954 #53 Candy Dandy series $95. SL Walker 1954 #24 My Kinder Crowd $135. SL Walker 1956 #6025 My Kinder Crowd $105 18” Mint and all original 1936 “Curly Top” Shirley Temple w/ dark eye shadow, very faint crazing, beautiful doll $645. 17” Mint and all original 1934 Stand Up and Cheer Shirley $645.

27” CM Kestner 16X, early stiff wrist 8 ball body, blue sl eyes, original HH wig & pate, antique clothing & bonnet, small rim firing flaw $2595. Now $2150. 8” AM 341 baby, blue glass eyes, compo hands $95.

German Doll House Dolls: 4 ¾” doll house boy $89, 4 ¾” doll house girl all original $95, 3 ½” all original all bisque pair in well detailed costumes $245.

29” 109 Handwerck, br sl eyes, HH wig, pierced ears $525. 10” circ. Bye- lo, beautiful coloring, brown sl eyes, antique clothing $185.

21.5” S&H 540 blue sl eyes, mohair wig $465. 19“ Schoenau & Hoffmeister 1909, blue st eyes $189.95

21” Jumeau 1880’s Deluxe or Portrait model, beautiful kid body, brown pw eyes $3450 Now $3,195

26” Long Face Triste Bebe Jumeau on early stamped 8 ball body w/ straight wrists, applied ears, HH wig $23,950. Now $21,050.

5 ¾” all original German S & H all bisque pair, blue glass eyes, swivel neck, beautiful painting & molding, box # 1521, stringing loose $1950.

13” BP 204 Bahr & Proschild on early stiff wrist French type body, brown st eyes, pierced ears $595. 7” AM 351 Dream Baby in high chair w/ box “Our High Chair Pet” Seco, complete with rattle and bottle $210.

12” Early Simon Halbig dome head lady all original an ethnic costume, beautifully painted face, bisque arms & molded boots, cloth body $695.

1961 Wendy Kin’s #429 all original Nurse w/ baby in box $225 Ginny “Margie” all mint in box w/ wrist tag $350 NASB Muffie mint & all original in box Ballet #806 $245.

9” Lenci Mascotte, MIB fully tagged “ Ceavinia Piemonte”, brown painted eyes $445. 11 1/2” 1930 – 40’s Lenci in costume “Gressoney Piemonte” beautifully detailed with gold braid $295.

14” Joanne Miglore w/ hand carved head, ball jointed body $595 Now $525. 18” Daniella by Regina Sandreuter, porcelain & compo jointed body, limited to 50 $1350. 16” Trixie by Regina Sandreuter porcelain & combo jointed body, limited to 100 $1,050.

9.5” All Original Pair of Armand Marseille 200 Googlies w/ blue sl eyes, boys head as is $2525. pair

19.5” K star R 126 brown flirty eyed toddler in antique clothing, mohair wig $795. 8 ½” S&H 1078 on five piece flapper body all original blue sleep eyes $245.

13” Shirley Temple all original in tagged blue party dress $250. 13” Steiff Eskimo 1908 – 19, nice mohair, missing hood, felt on hands & back of left foot as is $1495. Now $995.

German Half Dolls: 4 ½” Wigged Lady #15019 $245; 4 ¾” Goebel #3 w/ molded bun & flowers $250; 5 ¼” #1629 w/ molded bun, holding flowers $295; 4” #22213 w/ molded blouse & bun, finger as is $195; 1 ¾” #22871 w/ outstretched arms $62.50; 3” Girl #5709 w/ hat, holding ball $99.95.

2 inch German googly number 696-612-0152 $85 3 inch frozen Charlotte with molded dress, chip on right toe $195. 2 ¼” flapper head # 27476 $95 1 ¾” boys head number 4044 with hat $80 1 ½” girls head with hat $95. 17 x 23” 1920s mohair Steiff bear on wooden wheels, underscored F button, great face, wonderful condition $1,195. 25” Beautiful Kestner 171, blue sl eyes, repainted body $325. 16” Melitta 4 ½ on bj toddler body, sweet face, blue sl eyes, some professional touch up on body, few scuffs on cheeks and nose $595 Now $495.

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26” A.T. with original signed wig, c.1884, $25,000.

Rare “H” by Halopeau, 19”, c. 1884, $23,000.

Pair of German composition dolls by Marian Kaulitz, c. 1908, 13”, in original costumes, $12,000

ust in time for your holiday wish list, Theriault’s held their November 21st auction at the historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. It was an interesting and varied sale which included French and German bisque, parians, chinas, teddy bears, automata, composition dolls, Schoenhuts and couturier lady’s hats. Saturday’s sale was followed on Sunday by Part II of the Shirley Temple auction,

Bebe Jumeau, size 6, in original Juneau costume and signed Jumeau shoes, 15”, $11,000.

a treasure trove of her personal archives dating from 1940 to 1960. The first Shirley auction held in July 2015 saw prices skyrocket, fortunately for those who wanted a special remembrance of this iconic star, there were many opportunities in Sunday’s sale to make affordable buys from among the jewelry, books, posters, photos, artwork and costumes. Prices do not include buyer’s premium.

22” Winnie the Pooh plush puppet from Shirley Temple’s TV show “Storybook”, $6,250.

Ideal Shirley Temple composition doll, 25”, wearing a unique costume inspired by the 1934 film Bright Eyes, $9,000. 12

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Costume worn by Shirley Temple in the 1941 movie “Kathleen,” $2,750.

AUCTION GALLERY A rare Jumeau from their art character series, c. 1891, mold 218, 26”, original articulated wood and composition body with “mama-papa” system, sold for €19,500 at Francois Theimer’s November 21 sale in Paris. www.theimer.fr

ammer and Reinhardt’s mold 114, 46 cm, realized €3600 at Ladenburg’s three day winter auction, December 3-5. www.spielzeuktion.de

arked E. J. A 10, a lovely pressed bisque Jumeau, size 12, 66 cm, brought € 13,500 at the Galerie De Chartres December 5 sale. www. ivoire-chartres.com

n amazing musical smoking automation by Vichy, “Lune Fin de Siècle,” 1891, depicting a young man with a large full moon face, sold for €135,264 at Auction Team Breker’s November 7 sale. www.breker.com

his lovely size 2 Tete Jumeau, on the original stamped body and wearing her original costume, sold for €12,980 at C & T Auctioneers in Kent, UK. www. candtauctions.co.uk

anta in his loofah sleigh loaded with toys, being pulled by a reindeer, 20” long, sold for $8,850 during Bertoia’s Holiday Auction, November 13-15. www.bertoiaauctions.com Antique DOLL Collector

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5” Rare All Bisque Mignonette w/Jointed Elbows, perfect pale bisque overal, p/w eyes, “swivel neck”, orig. mohair wig w/2 long braids, orig. silk & lace dress, orig. matching hat, orig. matching ribbons wrapped around bare feet, on orig. early peg strung body w/rare jointed elbows. Absolutely GORGEOUS!! $4800. 6.5”All Bisque Mignonette w/Rare Shoes, mint pale bisque overall, HUGE p/w eyes, orig. auburn mohair wig, orig. silk & lace dress, beautiful ant. silk hat & orig. undies, rare painted multistrap shoes w/molded bow. I have never seen these shoes before, they are GREAT, on orig. early peg strung body, “swivel neck”. A BEAUTIFUL & special girl !! $3700.

12.5” Incised Jumeau Bebe, p/w eyes, perfect bisque, orig. “head coil”, orig. mohair wig w/orig. bow, wears great orig. Jumeau dress, orig. earrings, orig. full undies & orig. Fr. shoes w/rosettes, orig. early str. wrist “signed” Jumeau body. BREATHTAKING!!! $7400.

9” All Bisque JDK “Sammy” Baby, sl. eyes, op/cl/mo., “swivel neck”, orig. crocheted baby jacket, skirt, hat & booties, all matching & orig. slip, on chunky all bisque bent limb baby body, mint bisque overall. Absolutely DARLING!!! $1500. 12” Kestner #143 Character, perfect bisque, sl. eyes, orig. mohair wig w/ribbons, ant. batiste dress, orig. undies, orig. shoes & ant. ornate batiste & lace bonnet, fabulous orig. JDK body. An absolute BEAUTY!!! $1375.

4” All Bisque Bye-Lo Baby w/Pink Shoes, gl. eyes, mint bisque overall, orig. mohair wig, orig. organdy baby gown, matching bonnet & diaper, on orig. bent limb baby body w/painted pink shoes. Comes w/orig. ant. canape bed w/lace curtains & ribbons, lace covered matching pink pillow & mattress. A beautiful set up. A teeny JEWEL!! $1175.

8.5” K * R Toddler, sl. eyes, mint bisque, 3 upper teeth, orig. auburn mohair wig, orig. cotton plaid dress, ant. undies & slip, on orig. 5 pc. toddler body. Darling cabinet size & ADORABLE!!! $1075.

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Synchronicity in he term synchronicity was coined by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung to describe the coincidental occurrence of unrelated events that end with a meaningful result. I have noticed these unexplainable coincidental happenings occurring many times in my everyday life and also in doll collecting. I am using a few interesting “Doll Stories” to demonstrate some “synchronicities” I have had over the years. Every time I talk about this subject to other doll collector friends, they all have a few synchronicity stories of their own. Why these things happen cannot be explained, just noticed and appreciated. Many years ago, in the late 90’s, I was a new and inexperienced collector. German bisque head character toddlers were very popular at the time. I was interested in upgrading my collection from ordinary German dolly-faced child dolls, to these adorable but expensive characters that I admired. I had limited funds so I would buy the more affordable dolls that needed a little help. At a local flea market, I bought a Kammer and Reinhart 126 bisque head character with bewitching flirty eyes for an inexpensive price. Unfortunately, this lovely head was improperly attached to an oversized jointed composition child body. Originally, it would have been on a baby or toddler body. The price was right, and the head was adorable, so I figured I could track down a proper body easily on eBay. I estimated the finished doll would be 24” tall. As I came to find out, as many of you know, finding the right body for a particular antique doll head is more complicated than one would think. Proper doll conservation calls for the kind of body the manufacturer originally sold with the head. I might have more luck finding the right size Kammer & Reinhart baby body, but my mind was set on having a toddler. Over the next month, after many fruitless searches on eBay, I was ready to give up and leave the poor doll as I found it on its gangly ball-jointed body. Then one day, an eBay search indicated that there was a new “doll parts” listing. The listing from the East coast had an incomplete toddler body with what looked and sounded like the right parts. Unfortunately, it was missing some important pieces, a lower chunky right leg, one hand and both forearms. Once again, I took a chance because it was very inexpensive due 18

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to its absent parts. After the body arrived, I found it to be a perfect fit to my character Kammer & Reinhart head. In hindsight, it probably would have been easier to spend a few hundred dollars more to buy a complete doll, but I was committed and enjoying the hunt. So far, I had a minimal amount invested. I was determined to meet the challenge of completing this doll. I continued searching the eBay doll parts listings. Within a week, a new listing from the West coast came up showing a lower right leg that appeared to match my project doll. This is where the story gets weird. When the very cheap soiled right leg arrived, it was an exact match to the left. I easily tracked down the remaining needed parts and completed the doll. She is now dressed in a crocheted dress I wore as a baby and remains one of my favorites. I still remember the astonishment I felt when I put that right leg next to the left and saw that they matched. What are the odds of all these parts of a doll coming together in less than 2 months? It seems more than coincidence, since the very unusual doll parts all came from disparate parts of the country! Even after many years, I am still amazed about the events of how this adorable character toddler came to me. Another story started very early in my collecting adventures and finished many years later. I had fun rummaging around at flea markets and antique shows. I described myself as a collector of opportunity, liking unusual, old and interesting items. While searching through a box of junk that had items selling for $5 each, I found a beautiful porcelain head shard that I assumed was part of a once quality statue. I planned on mounting it on a stick and displaying it as a curiosity. It went home with me but ended up stashed away in a drawer and forgotten. Several years later, as I was looking through pictures in a new doll price guide, I noticed a picture of a doll head that looked familiar. I had no experience with the vast field of china dolls and their many different styles and makers. This prompted me to do some research and learn a little more than I knew up to that point. Reexamining the forgotten shard, I came to recognize the head was part of a china head doll called Morning Glory. I was sad that it was only a remnant of a once beautiful doll. I was familiar with the porcelain restoration companies that frequent doll shows and decided to get the head restored. It was not inexpensive but I was drawn to this doll and wanted to rebuild it. I was very naive about doll restoration in those early years and now know that there is no great value in a Antique DOLL Collector

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restored head but I was doing it for my own enjoyment and its value wasn’t important to me. I determined what the original size and look of the missing shoulder plate should be using pictures in books. All this I gave to the restorers and they did a wonderful job rebuilding the shoulders from the neck down and touching up the rubs to the finish. I estimated that the completed doll would be 16” and made a cloth body to that proportion. Using the clue of her unique hair style, I decided she should be costumed in a dress style from late 1860’s. The gown she now wears was inspired from the dress pictured in a fashion plate print I have framed and decorating my wall. Throughout all this experience, I learned many things that I would later apply to my favorite field of doll collecting, that of French Fashions. I especially admire the articulated examples of these beautiful French lady dolls. Through my research, I learned about the beautiful gowns of the late 1860’s. Realizing that antique fabrics look better on antique dolls, I started collecting antique garment remnants at antique shows, later to use them in

my doll costuming. This experience taught me how to make a proper scale cloth body and perfect my pattern making skills. Morning Glory is wearing a handmade pair of kid leather boots that were my earliest successful attempts at shoemaking. By having a professional restore the porcelain head shard I discerned what a good restoration looks like, compared to a bad one. This doll may be of little monetary value if resold, but to me she is priceless, because of all the things she motivated me to learn to complete her. I have always appreciated the beauty that small Simon & Halbig dolls have with their finely painted beautiful faces. I have collected a small assortment of interesting examples over the years. When I was attending a doll related event at Margaret Kincaid’s house last year, I was fascinated with a collection of small Simon & Halbig fashion dolls she had for her larger doll house. Some of her S&H dolls had 9” jointed twill over wood bodies, with solid dome wigged heads and bisque lower limbs. I was intrigued as they were miniature versions of the articulated French Fashions I loved. Of course they were not for sale but I was soon to attend a doll show in Gaithersburg, maybe I could find one there! I became obsessed with the hunt, passing over French Fashion dolls that I previously found an interest in. Little did I know at the time, how rare they are and how expensive they would be! I asked every dealer I knew at the show but no one had one to sell. Other shows followed but still not a one. One day while at a doll auction I noticed that Andy Ourant was in attendance. I asked him if his 20

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wife Becky, a dealer in fine Simon & Halbig dolls, had one of these little gems. He wasn’t sure, but he would ask and suggested I email her to find out. She had a few in her own collection but told me honestly she was not keen to sell one, but would think about selling by the upcoming convention in Kansas City. I was hopeful but still kept looking. Soon opening night of the UFDC sales room came and I made a bee line to the Ourant sales booth. I asked Becky what she had decided and she quickly pulled out a lovely 12” version of my dream doll. I was thrilled to finally have an opportunity to buy one, with the 12” size just as precious as the 9” version. Becky told me later that although she was hesitant to sell the rare doll out of her collection, she had not made a decision until the day before it was time to leave for the UFDC convention. The odd thing that finally prompted her to sell was a feeling she got after watching an old movie that had a sentimental twist. She told me she was affected in such an unexplainable positive way that she immediately told Andy I should have the doll. I still can’t believe the fortunate set of circumstances that brought me together with this lovely antique German creation. I was not enthusiastic about displaying her in the melting and tattered antique silk dress that came on her. When looking at her and her finely molded bare feet, I was inspired to

dress her as a Shepherdess. A costume with a short skirt could show off her lovely bisque limbs and let her go barefoot. A doll needing some attention or redressing is always a fun challenge for me. As long as you conserve the original elements to keep with the doll, I have no problem redressing an antique, using original styles and materials from the time period of the doll. She was joined by my collection of antique German sheep for her to keep track of! One of the twists dealing with this series of events, is the fact that back in 2007 it was Becky that introduced me to Donna Kaonis the editor of this magazine. This will be my fifth article for the magazine which was inspired while buying the doll. I frequent a local auction house that sells dolls every couple of months. They occasionally have a sale they call a “Treasure Hunt” that has all the broken, less than perfect dolls and doll parts that sometimes sell for very reasonable prices. I have a fun time at the Treasure Hunt auctions, even though they may not always have something of interest to me. I am fated to always have to go look, just in case. As Forest Gump’s Mother would say, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you may get!” By the way, in my opinion, that movie has a synchronicity theme and is one of my favorites. Antique DOLL Collector

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I had a fun time buying box lots of interesting fixerupper dolls. After I returned home, I pulled out a few of the dolls I was interested in restoring. Among them was an 8” SFBJ 60 Paris bisque head little boy dressed is his original regional costume. He even had his hat. Unfortunately, his little crude composition body was missing a lower left leg and both composition arms. The plaster holding his set eyes had come loose and was rattling around in the head under the still glued on wig. The leg was easily repaired but what to do about the arms? Since I was soon to attend the UFDC convention in Kansas City I made a mental note to look for appropriate arms. I attended with my parts list of wants and measurements. Before I even got in the sales room of the coinciding National Doll Show, I noticed a dealer with an extensive set up of hundreds of doll parts. As you know time is at a premium at these shows since there is so much to see and do. I did not relish the idea of spending hours looking through box after dirty box for a part that may not even be there. I was looking for something pretty specific: 3”crude compo French arms. While I was asking the dealer who wasn’t sure what she had, a friend was just leaving the booth. She heard my request and directed me to a specific box that was buried under many others. I went in and quickly found a partial body with two compo arms right where she said they were. Within 5 minutes I was out of the booth with my $5 arms, my first purchase of the convention week. Happily, they fit when I returned home. Later when I took the pate off for what I thought would be an easy eye repair of simply gluing in the loose plaster, I found that one of the tiny little set eyes had somehow come loose from the plaster and slipped 22

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out the socket. The remaining eye had a very distinctive look with a solid brown iris. I would need to replace both eyes and they were tiny! My friend Lynn Bartol is a doll dealer who also attends the treasure hunts. She would usually buy box lots of doll parts to resell at shows and online. I asked Lynn if she would bring a selection of tiny eyes with her to the next upcoming auction that we both planned on attending. I brought the doll head with me and she brought 4 little pairs of tiny eyes to sell. The first 3 were all too big and the 4th pair was mismatched. I was astonished to see one of the mismatched eyes slip right into the empty space in the original eye plaster, matching in size, shape and color, it had to be the original missing eye! There could be a logical explanation for this, such as the box lots may have been next to each other at the previous sale. Possibly, when the sale was set up the eye from my doll slipped out and into the parts box that my friend bought. But it was such a tiny flake of an eye and could easily have fallen to the floor unnoticed and lost forever, or even overlooked by my friend Lynn who has hundreds of parts. This eye was meant to come back to me for some reason to complete my little project doll. I may never know the reason for this fortunate little synchronicity but I am very happy with the results! As you can see, I collect odd bits and pieces hoping for eventual positive results. Sometimes it takes many years to see that happen, if ever. I still have a little All-Bisque 7” Baby Bud that has very distinctive missing arms that I hope will someday show up. The most unusual reconnection happened just this past year. I had a sweet little all-bisque character head marked

602 2/0 that I had for over 10 years. I was always on the lookout for a quality all-bisque Kestner body but to no avail. Once again I just stashed it away in the back of the doll cabinet. I was having fun attending another “Treasure Hunt” buying box lots of interesting things. There happened to be a box lot of broken common china heads and other miscellaneous doll parts that I wanted to use in a doll art project I had planned. The bonus was a little all bisque body that was being sold along with these heads, could it fit that head I hadn’t looked at for years? For $10 how could I go wrong? Much to my surprise when I got home and put my little 10 year old head on the body not only did the bisque color match but on closer inspection of the limbs, I found matching numbers for the head marked 609 and 2/0. Quickly getting my research books out, I found the style of the body was the right one. As described in the Kestner book on page 216. The 602 has an open smiling mouth that reveals two molded upper teeth. Dimples in each cheek with a swivel neck and incised 602, with a leg sometimes incised 609. She is 6 ½” with low molded white socks and black one strap flat black shoes. I was amazed at my “luck” once again and had fun stringing her together. A little antique silk hankie dress completed her costuming. Maybe my Baby Bud arms

with the distinctive left arm’s fingers held in the “V for Victory” sign are on their way, one can only hope! I have heard the doll collecting urban legend story many times, of a lady whose mother, while cleaning out the attic, thoughtlessly sells all her childhood dolls while she was away at college. Many years later she would become interested in doll collecting, while trying to replace her lost treasures. Then one day at a doll show, she spots a doll for sale that she recognizes as her original doll. After all the years and many miles, one of her beloved lost dolls comes back to her. Sometimes after holding on to a project doll for many years, it becomes apparent that the desired part or solution may never happen. This is when it is time to pay it forward to a friend or put it back on the market so someone else can complete their project. The timing of this decision to part with a saved project is sometimes interesting when a new friend just happens to collect this kind of doll and may have been looking for that part for many years. So I passed along my milliners model parts that have been in my closet for 20 years. My good friend Robin Wyatt collects these early dolls and would more than likely find a use for them. She may not have the proper head yet, but it is only a matter of time and synchronicity until it shows up. Antique DOLL Collector

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The Tender Years

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w w w . t h e t e n d e ry e a r s . n e t 5” All bisque Orsini doll named ViVi. Brown glass eyes. Painted lashes. Orig. brunette mohair wig. Huge smile. Open closed mouth. Wears her orig. dress with new pink ribbon. All bisque body. Makes you smile inside. A darling member of the Orsini girls. $ 2,400.

6” All original French mignonette. Wears very old gold bracelet put there in the factory. It is the only one I have seen in thirty years of doing dolls. Wears orig. old velvet and silk dress with silk bows on shoulders. Multi strap bootines. Swivel neck. Peg strung. Orig. blonde mohair wig. A beautiful doll to own. $ 2,850.

4.5” Bye lo Baby. Brown glass eyes. Painted hair. Desirable pink Mary Jane shoes. Wears lace decorated white lawn dress. Wears white wool slip and a diaper. So sweet and rare. $ 750.

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Sunday, January 31, 2016 15” French Rabery and Delphieu. RD. Gorgeous dark brown p.w. eyes. Dark brown curled mohair wig with braid in back. SW. Fabulous modeling. Wears orig. beautiful pink silk with lace overlay. Mint condition. Orig. socks and shoes. Wonderful doll. $ 5,850.

a MARRIOTT HOTEL c (Formerly the Naperville Holiday Inn) 9” Rare size Kestner “ Wrestler” All bisque. All orig. Brown glass eyes. OM with square cut teeth. Fabulous modeling. Orig. Kestner body. Blush under brow. Peg strung. Blush on tummy, and breasts. Multi strap bootines. Orig. blonde mohair wig. Orig. Kestner plaster pate. $ 5,950

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g DOOR PRIZES h g FREE APPRAISALS h g ONSITE RESTRINGING h Rare and hard to find 7” Kammer and Reinhardt 101 Peter. All orig. costume. Mint Condition. Wonderful modeling with full lips. Jointed knees and elbows. Wears white wool sailor suit with navy trim. Orig. crocheted beret. Leather shoes. Wonderful size to own $ 2,450. 24

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Rare 9” All bisque 369/23 character. Brown sleep eyes. Orig. DK. wig. Darling bare feet. Perfect toddler body. Molded tonque and two molded lower teeth. Wears wonderful cotton dress. A TOTALLY PRECIOUS DOLL. $ 1,950.

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Ram’s Head House by Donna Kaonis

photos Ann Meehan and Keith Kaonis

oin me as we take a miniature journey through the “Ram’s Head House,” one of several one-of-a-kind antique dolls’ houses in the collection of Ann Meehan. Ann has been collecting for forty-five years and has a lot to show for it! (Past articles on her collection can be found in August, October and December 2014 issues.) Named for the beautiful bronze ram’s head on the center facade, it is an English house, built in the latter part of the 19th century, measuring 47 inches high by 50 inches wide and 22 inches deep. “I first saw this house in 1980 at the home of Carolyn Sunstein, a longtime miniature collector. I immediately fell in love with it,” said Ann. Indeed this might be my favorite house in Ann’s collection, the simulated stonework and brick are a thing of beauty. The roof is painted to resemble slate and the front door, carved in tiger maple with detailed grooving in the corners of the recessed panels, is magnificent. Lucy Morgan purchased the house when the Sunstein Collection was sold at Noel Barrett auctions. Lucy kept the furnishings but sold the house to Ann. Furnishing the house was a challenge that Ann welcomed. “It was a mix of various styles including some artisan furniture and the wallpapers were not all antique. At some point someone had painted the trim around the windows and the steps white. The paint was removed, revealing the original dark window color. The steps were stained and the risers were given the same stone treatment as the house.”

An English dolls’ house from the late 19th century, the Ram’s Head House is named for its singular motif on the center facade. Note the exceptional door carved from tiger’s eye maple. The house opens from the front and is also accessible from the back, making for easy access.

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This charming couple appear to have matched their outfits but it was a happy coincidence. Beautifully detailed interconnecting doors lead to the center hallway. Note the combination fishbowl/ plant stand and the corner Boulle piece with its graduated shelving.

The gold framed print was made by George Baxter, renowned for his printing techniques.

The Ram’s Head house is divided into three sections, Ann’s favorite configuration, allowing for easy access in the front. There are four rooms and two center halls. The first interior project she tackled was the wallpaper. “I became good friends with a woman in Germany who had purchased a large collection of antique wallpaper. I was able to select small scale patterns that worked perfectly in the house.” At an auction she found the perfect antique swags that she matched to the colors in the wallpaper, resulting in a beautifully coordinated color scheme. Fortunately, the back of the dolls’ house, like many English houses, has a piece of wood which can be removed to gain access to the back staircase and walls around it. It certainly made the job of replacing wallpaper much easier! She offered her advice when it comes to re-papering. Make a template of the wall you will be covering. Instead of wallpaper paste which can be wet and lumpy, use watered down Elmer’s glue and a paintbrush to coat the back of the wallpaper. Voila! Downstairs the lower left sitting room boasts several interesting pieces. The chairs are similar in design to others in ebony Boulle, but these are grain painted with a star in the center back and trimmed in gold transfer work. In the back corner is an unusual plant stand whose horizontal surface is recessed to hold potted plants. The center back piece is another reminder of how miniatures mirror real life. At first Ann thought it was a fireplace, only to learn later that it is called a “trumeau,” a decorative piece made popular in homes of the wealthy during the reign of Napoleon. The trumeau would be placed in an important location where it could be seen, Not shy about boasting of their good fortune, adding to the prestige of the homeowner. Sitting the residents have installed a trumeau, a sign on the table in front of it is an ormolu lamp of wealth and privilege. with its distinctive pink ruffle top, an always The plant stand in the corner is recessed allowing desirable feature. The back corner cupboard for ease in watering without those messy spills. 26

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The gentlemen like to retire to this comfortable room to play a game of chess. The red leather upholstered Boule furniture is seldom seen. Note the many ivory/bone accent pieces.

is a delight with it graduated curved shelving. In front of it is a combination ormolu plant stand and fish bowl…what will they think of next? On the side wall is a print by George Baxter of London, (1804-1867) renowned for his quality and perfect registration. The piece de la resistance, the two woodbodied china dolls, seem to have planned their outfits, but in fact were purchased separately. The room above is decorated with several pieces of ebony Boulle including a rare red leather chase lounge and an interesting rocking chair with detailed gold transfer work in the design of a serpent on the base. Other pieces include the sofa and chairs, a demilune table and mirror. Swantje Koehler, a noted miniaturist researcher, discovered that Boulle furniture was marked with a letter and two numbers. A number to the left of the letter indicates the size of the piece (there were six sizes of Boulle) and the number to the right indicates the production run. Not all the pieces have these markings on them. Accessories, including many tiny objects made of antique ivory, can be found throughout the collection. I marveled at how the craftsmen were able to fashion such incredibly intricate objects out of such a hard material. “I have always loved the antique ivory accessories and the variety is amazing. It is not unusual to see ivory knobs on the furniture. Ivory looks especially lovely placed on the dark ebony Boulle furniture,” said Ann.

Ann’s collection of accessories was further enhanced with the purchase of a “lost” Japanese porcelain shop, a collection of 150 miniature tea and saki sets, rice bowls, jars, vases, serving platters, even a tiny 1.25 inch articulated ivory Doctor’s doll. The contents were acquired by the late Flora Gill Jacobs many years ago from an elderly women who owned them as early as 1909. The dining room on the lower right features what Ann considers to be one of her rarest miniature items. Against the back wall is a sideboard she purchased in Stockholm. It is in mint condition with delicate curved pediments and finials.

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The fact that there is no kitchen is easily explained. The lady of the house detests cooking odors in her house so all the meals are brought in and enjoyed in this elegant dining room. Bottom left: One of Ann’s rarest pieces of Boulle, this ornate sideboard was purchased in Sweden. Below, having met Queen Charlotte and King Christian of Denmark and Norway, the inhabitants are proud to display their portraits.

The inside mirrors are set in at angles and mounted with Dresden trimming, the base is tin painted to look like marble and the curved legs are metal with scalloped feet. Ann has a similar sideboard in the “Cushman House,” (October 2014) whose legs are wood rather than metal. It was not unusual to make slight variations of the same piece. Among the decorative accents are a lithophane, a thin piece of porcelain with etched or molded artwork that can be seen when a light is shone through from the back. When electric lighting became widespread, the popularity of the lithophane diminished, another example of how dolls’ house items document our social history. The rug is a rare combination of bead work and petit point needlework. Portraits on ivory of Queen Charlotte and King Christian of Denmark and Norway hang on the right side, adding a touch of nobility with their original oval beaded frames topped with gold crowns. 28

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Who would not want to rest in this gorgeous Boulle sleigh bed! On the other side of the room, note the unusual tall kerosene lamp. Below, a close-up of this delightful clock with its rearing horse. Below right, the upstairs center hall displays more precious ivory and Bristol glass. The amber glass chandelier has its smoke bell for preventing soot.

In the upstairs bedroom, currently inhabited by a dapper gentleman, we see a rare sleigh bed, a seldom seen scalloped form with detailed gold transfer work. The dresser in the back left has a Gothic style mirror held in place by carved ivory spindles on either side. Note the ivory knobs seen on the furnishings. In the back, one catches the top section of a rare ebony Boulle fireplace with its marble top and resting on top, a wondrous ormolu clock with its rearing horse. The unusual tall table lamp is a rare kerosene fixture. Scenes painted on tin of children playing, a brightly colored beaded rug, a hat box, a tiny Staffordshire pieceâ&#x20AC;Śall the trappings of home make it a cozy room for retiring in the evening.

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Which is Which? by Marina Tagger

ot too long ago, a lively discussion took place among friends; how does one tell certain molds apart, when they are so closely linked to one another? The dolls warranting all of our attention were the joyous and beautiful Kestner molds 220 and 226. Out of such necessity and to answer exactly how does one tell the two apart, my compulsion for writing this article was born. The J.D. Kestner & Co. is known for its fine quality, superb standards and unprecedented excellence in manufacturing of their dolls and other products. In order for us to begin our discussion of the molds 220 and 226, there needs to be a mention of this prolific company’s accomplishments. Therefore, a bit of a background on the J.D. Kestner & Co. is in order. Johann Daniel Kestner Jr., was born on the 4th of September 1787. He was one of four children born to a master butcher and his wife. Since Johann was not the first born son, he was not required to follow in his father’s footsteps, and was granted the opportunity to pursue his own interests, which eventually led him to toy and doll manufacturing. He began his entrepreneurial career by trading goods with Napoleon’s army, later branching out in a different direction, producing a variety of items. These items included arithmetic slates, blackboards, lady and young boy papiermâché doll heads, chemises, ladies clothing, multi-colored billfolds and notebooks, as well as silver, gold and onecolored reams of paper and rosettes for board work. J.D. Kestner was also known for his production of shirt buttons, all of which kept him in business. Since he needed a lathe for the turning of buttons, he began expanding his skill to include turned wooden jointed dolls. With a rise in demand of such goods, Kestner went on to purchase a wood workshop followed by a factory in Waltershausen, Thuringia, Germany. This enabled him the opportunity to continue making paper mache dolls with turned wooden limbs and leather bodies, as well as doll furniture, medicines, paints, metals, figures of wood ‘painted or unfinished’, caricature figures, babies in swaddling clothes, and rocking horses with riders were part of his repertoire. These items contributed to twenty five percent of the stock. However, majority of the company’s profits still came from the button production. J.D. Kestner initially employed local families in the Waltershausen region to work for him. Due to the extreme poverty of the region, more than one third of the populace were employed, earning him the sobriquet “King Kestner.” Cottage industry was thriving, since home workers were readily available to work for minimal wages. Many of these workers were children as young as three or four years of age. In these early years Kestner also produced a limited number of china and parian headed dolls, purchasing the

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heads from Muller and Co. of Ohrdruf. Wax over paper mache and dolls with poured wax limbs and hollow wax one-piece heads and torsos were also made. Following his death in 1858, his son took over the business, renaming the company Kestner & Cie. Around this time, Muller and Co. was purchased and beginning around 1860, they began to produce their own china head dolls. With the advent of the Industrial Revolution, production of goods shifted from home and small workshops to factories, and the business steadily grew in numbers and demand. By this time, J.D. Kestner’s grandson was running the family business. Bisque-headed dolls were introduced to the general public, and are the ones which are recognized by the majority of collectors today, including the two molds that we will be discussing in this article. Worthy of note, Kestner Co. also produced dolls for Geo. Borgfeldt & Co., Catterfelder Puppenfabrik, and “Walkure” for Kley & Hahn, of Ohrdruf. J.D. Kestner & Co. was also the first to produce Kewpie dolls based on the designs by Rose O’Neill after she visited the company in person and was impressed by what she saw. The company began construction of a new factory building, bearing a crown symbol. In 1896, the crown became the Kestner trademark, “symbol of superiority”, and is seen on many of the dolls and other items today. Kestner remained in operation until 1938, when it liquidated stock and closed its doors forever, giving the building over to a jewelry firm. Now that we are familiar with the company’s history, let us move on to the molds in question...According to the records noted within the German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939, by the Ciesliks, the manufacture of the mold 220 occurred after 1910. Mold 220 was noted as “character baby open/ closed mouth”. This mold, more often than not, is found on a Kestner toddler type, slanted hip body. Although, on a rare occasion, I have seen one on a baby body. For some unknown reason, the mold number 226 is omitted in the write up, although it is clearly marked on the back of the baby’s head that this particular mold was indeed manufactured by the J.D. Kestner Co. Perhaps not much is known about this number. Since there is some debate regarding the similarities and differences of the two molds and considering that the mold 220 is significantly more expensive than its counterpart, mold 226, we will now look at what sets the two apart. Let us look at the frontal view of the two dolls. On the left side of the image, we see mold number 220, while on the right, mold number 226. As you can see, two clear differences that are evident in the images are the eye and the mouth treatment. Mold 220 has a more narrow cut to the eye sockets, and a slightly open mouth, giving this doll an older toddler appearance. The bridge of the nose, as well as the width are more defined and slightly narrow, once again, giving this

On the left side of the image, we see mold number 220, while on the right, mold number 226.

toddler more â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; than its counterpart. The cheeks are also not as full, with the fullness traveling more toward the middle of the face, rather than just right under the eyes, where one sees many young toddlers exhibit their fullness. Mold number 226 is perceived with a more of a surprised look. The eye sockets are wider and fuller, the mouth is more open, as if to babble some words. The nose is more stout and full, and so are the cheeks. One should also note the chin crease treatment under the lip. Mold 220 exhibits more of a gentle slope of the crease, leading into the chin area, and a very slightly pronounced dimple. Mold number 226 has a more defined chin crease, fuller chin and no

dimple, leading us to believe that mold 226 represents more of a younger child. Now, let us look at the profile images of the two dolls. Mold number 220, sporting a red ribbon under his chin, once again exhibits a more mature profile. Please note the ear molding, which is larger than its counterpart. One can also see the upper eyelid treatment, which is flatter and less pronounced than mold number 226, as well as his nose, which has a more mature slope to it. The lack of overall fullness to the cheeks is also noted in this image. There is more of a definition to the cheek bone, which indicates a slimmer face, that of an older toddler.

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Mold number 226 exhibits a slightly smaller ear, as well as fuller facial features. The eyelid is more predominant, while the cheeks are full, with hardly any cheekbone definition, and the nose and the lips exhibit the full appearance of a younger toddler. It is also interesting to note that mold number 220 presents itself on a fully jointed Kestner toddler body, and mold number 226, on a bent limb baby body, identifying the two siblings as older and younger. Moving on to the back of the head. This is one of the crucial parts of identifying these two characters and telling them apart from one another. Mold number 220 is clearly marked: made in Germany. 12 J.D.K. 220 15. The mold is very crisp, and it is clear that the

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numbers exhibited at the back of the head are indeed 2 2 0. Mold number 226 is also clearly marked made in Germany J.D.K. 226. Z Because this doll also exhibits such a clear, first out of the mold appearance, one can see the numbers quite well. However, even in this crisp example, if you take a closer look at the number “6”, it may appear as a zero to some, hence unfortunately creating a confusion of telling the two apart! I have seen many mold numbers used by the Kestner Co., where the loop of the number “six” is quite large, and the tail disappears up into the air, making the “six” look more like a “zero”. If one is not careful, the tail on the six can be missed entirely, making the mold number 226 appear more like 220 upon examination. Unless one has a very good eyesight, or the mold is extremely crisp in appearance, it is imperative that caution is used when examining these dolls to ascertain their true nature. Since mold 220 sells in the thousands, and mold 226 in the hundreds, this is where a magnifier comes in handy. Even though both molds are equally as adorable and desirable in any collection, one does not want to confuse the two and make a costly mistake!

Collectors today are very much intrigued by the beauty and elegance of these exquisitely made “works of art”, where craftsmanship is valued above all else, and the standard of quality is insurmountable. Hopefully in this comparison study, and when seeking out these incredible dolls, you will now be well versed in how to go about identifying the two molds, telling them apart and essentially making a right decision for you! Happy Collecting!

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Bibliography Cieslik, Jurgen & Marianne. German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939. Cumberland, Maryland: Hobby House Press, Inc. 1985 Cieslik, Jurgen & Marianne. German Doll Studies. Annapolis, Maryland: Gold Horse Publishing 1999. Coleman, Dorothy S., Elizabeth A., and Evelyn J. The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls, Volume II. New York, N.Y.: Crown Publishers, Inc. 1986 Foulke, Jan. Kestner, King of Dollmakers. Grantsville, Maryland: Hobby House, Inc. 1998 Grafnitz, Christiane. German Papier-Mâché Dolls, 1760-1860. Germany: Verlag Puppen & Spielzeug. Gert Wohlfarth GmbH. 1994

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Pair of French all Bisque dolls attributed to FG in their original clothes $1950. French Room Box $1500. French set of Furniture $2500. Gold ormolu candle sticks $295. Baby in a soft metal baby carriage $450.

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by Jane Foster

orn on October 21, 1901 Mary Hoyer began a family legacy that continues today. As a young girl, her older sister, Alice, taught her how to sew, knit, and crochet during a period of time when Mary was recovering from appendicitis. Later, when Alice opened a store that sold yarn and needlework goods, Mary worked for her and gained some valuable experience in designing and writing knitting instructions. Mary Hoyer made lovely crocheted items at different places of business like the Ber-mel Yarn Company, as well as designing for the Spool Cotton Company. She was married to William Hoyer in 1926. Her husband, who had a business degree from Whorton School, suggested that they start their own business venture where they could market Mary Hoyer and her hard plastic dolls. (Courtesy of Mary Lynne Saunders) Mary’s knitted and crocheted clothing patterns. They formed the Juvenile 2,000 of these undressed 13-inch dolls Styles Publishing Company. Mary with sleep eyes were sold to the Hoyers produced five Juvenile Styles volumes by Ideal. They were then sold with of Children’s Knit and Crochet Wear the pattern books that Mrs. Hoyer and nine companion booklets called created. According to Mary Hoyer’s “Mary’s Dollies.” She designed knitted granddaughter, to be totally original, and crocheted clothing for children and the composition dolls should be dressed adults from these patterns, and later in their knitted outfits of the era. In the became interested in designing clothes earlier years of the company Hoyer for dolls. dolls were always sold and advertised She borrowed a doll from a neighbor, as undressed; the only dolls that were designed a hat and coat for the doll, and sold dressed were speciality dolls that photographed it. Actually she designed Mary Hoyer designed for her fashion the hat and coat for fun and got so much shows. The Mary Hoyer doll has been fan mail from people who were knitting known as a forerunner to Barbie; it using her patterns that she decided to was a doll you could purchase and make more doll clothes. After the little later dress her with the outfits that you hat and coat pattern was published would choose. She encouraged children people started asking for additional to sew and knit their own outfits for patterns for doll clothes. She realized their dolls. that she wanted a doll with a slim figure In the latter part of the 1930’s Mrs. and began searching. She found a doll Hoyer persuaded Bernard Lipfert that met her specifications at the Ideal to design a doll especially for her Novelty and Toy Company. company. Lipfert designed many of In the 1930’s Mary Hoyer started Mary Hoyer and her daughter, Arlene, in 1930. the wonderful doll faces we all know using this unmarked composition doll (Courtesy of Mary Lynne Saunders) so well, such as Patsy, Shirley and with a twist waist from Ideal Novelty Ginny. Mr. Lipfert designed a 14-inch and Toy Company. Approximately

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Composition Mary Hoyer dolls. (Rosemary Leyland Collection)

Mary Hoyer’s early side-glancing composition doll (Courtesy of Mary Lynne Saunders)

composition doll for the Hoyer Company with blue side-glancing painted eyes and a mohair wig. Mrs. Hoyer did not want the painted eyes, but at that time material was not available for sleep eyes. Later these dolls did have sleep eyes. According to Mary Hoyer the first 1000 of these dolls were unmarked. THE/MARY/HOYER/DOLL in raised letters was incised on the back of the remaining 5000 of these dolls. By 1945 the Hoyer’s business had really grown. They opened a shop in Reading, Pennsylvania, and one in Ocean City, New Jersey. Mary Hoyer was especially fond of the New Jersey seashore. Dolls continued to be offered through mail order, and Mr. Hoyer was responsible for this part of the business. Advertising for the company was handled through McCalls Needlework and Crafts Magazine. The composition doll was discontinued in 1946. Bernard Lipfert’s mold was then used to manufacture a 14-inch hard plastic Mary Hoyer doll. The first of these hard plastic dolls were marked with only a circle on the back. Then later they were marked ORIGINAL/Mary Hoyer/DOLL inscribed in the circle with raised letters. These 14inch hard plastic Mary Hoyer dolls are the ones that collectors seem to enjoy the most; they were also Mary Hoyer’s favorites.

The cover of a “Juvenile Styles” children pattern book with daughter, Arlene modeling. (Courtesy of Mary Lynne Saunders) The cover of “Mary’s Dollies,” the first of nine booklets of patterns for dolls. (Courtesy of Mary Lynne Saunders)

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This 14-inch hard plastic Mary Hoyer bride doll wears a tagged Mary Hoyer gown featuring a bolero jacket with silver threads. The dress is accented with the same lurex silver and a luscious ruffle of nylon at the hem. She carries the family Bible and a fresh flower bouquet. (Courtesy of Joanne Johnson)

This lovely 14-inch Mary Hoyer hard plastic doll wears a Hoyer tagged gown of blue taffeta and lace. (Courtesy of Rosemary Leyland)

This 18-inch “Gigi” is a hard plastic doll with upswept hairstyle. She has intricate handmade shoes that complement her lovely green gown. The tag on Mary Hoyer original clothing is usually found on a seam of the garment. The marking on Gigi is the same as the 14-inch Mary Hoyer doll – “Original/Mary Hoyer/ Doll” in a circle on her back. (From Collection of Jane Foster, Photographed by Kim McBurney)

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Approximately 72,000 of the hard plastic dolls were sold. There were numerous accessories for these dolls: gloves, handmade hats and shoes, snow boots, roller skates, ice skates, skis, school bags, evening bags, parasols, wardrobe trunks, and much more. As the Mary Hoyer doll increased in popularity so did her accessories. Mary Hoyer designed outfits for boy dolls also, using the same doll form. Lambs wool or mohair was used for the boys‘ wigs. In the 1950’s you could buy beautiful ready to wear items from the Hoyer Doll Company. Mary Hoyer employed five or more seamstresses. These seamstresses did the work in their homes, but were full-time employees. She also employed a professional cutter. Mary Hoyer was very meticulous. Her work was done with a lot of care and attention to detail. In her book “Mary Hoyer and Her Dolls” she states, “When the seamstresses received their work it was already cut and the trimmings to complete each garment were included. The clothing sold in both retail shops and through mail order carried the Mary Hoyer label on the completed garments.” The Frisch Doll Company approached the Hoyers in the mid 1950’s about using some of their 18-inch hard plastic dolls. Mr. Hoyer bought 2,000 of these dolls and they were called “Gigi” dolls. Mrs. Hoyer was not enthusiastic about these 18-inch dolls

This lovely Mary Hoyer is wearing a tagged gown of robin’s egg blue with a delicate layer of robin’s egg blue tulle. It has pale pink trim and a pink organdy cummerbund. This doll is wearing sheer pale blue Hoyer store gloves. (Courtesy of Joanne Johnson)

and only these 2,000 were made. However, they were dressed very fashionably and are prized by many collectors due to their rarity. There are some collectors today who collect Gigi dolls exclusively. Gigi dolls have the same marking on their backs as the 14-inch hard plastic Mary Hoyer dolls. Like the 14-inch Hoyer dolls, various outfits were made for Gigi ranging from elegant formal gowns to casual wear. The Gigi dolls have similar facial features to that of the Nancy Ann Style Show dolls made by Nancy Ann Abbott, which were also produced by the Frisch Doll Company. Another aspect Mary Hoyer dolls and the Nancy Ann Style Show dolls share is the costuming of the dolls is what makes them so desirable. In 1960 the boardwalk Mary Hoyer Shop in Ocean City, New Jersey closed. When the hard plastic dolls could not be obtained anymore the Hoyers had the doll copied in vinyl and she was named Becky. Becky was unmarked and came with various hair styles. In 1968 Mary’s only child, Arlene, transformed the Hoyer Doll Shop in Reading, Pennsylvania into a designer apparel shop for ladies. Arlene had been very supportive and previously played a big part in her mother’s doll business. She had helped with the doll fashion shows that her mother had done for different organizations. One fashion show that Mrs. Hoyer presented was the “Miss America Pageant.” Mary Hoyer designed and attired fifty dolls representing each state, the District of Columbia, and also included a doll for Canada. As a part of another fashion show with three parts she designed dolls representing the planets which she called “Dollies From Out of this World,” a bridal party, and dolls from “Fairyland.” A special seamstress, Mrs. Grace Pehlman, executed Mary Hoyer’s design for these special dresses. Mary Hoyer wrote the script and composed the words and music that accompanied each show as well as designing all of the costumes for the dolls. Some of these special designs were

This Mary Hoyer doll is wearing a gown with soft yellow voile and netting and a crisp lace overlay. Her elegant accessory is a soft yellow and lacey trimmed Mary Hoyer tagged umbrella. (Courtesy of Joanne Johnson)

eventually incorporated into her regular line of Mary Hoyer clothes for dolls. With the closings of the two stores, Mary and her husband William retired in 1970 and moved to Sarasota, Florida in 1972. Mary, at this time, pursued yet another artistic venue of hers and she produced several oil paintings. The Hoyers spent winter months in Florida and returned to Reading for the summer. Several years after Mr. Hoyer’s passing Mary moved back to Reading. Dr. Mary Lynne Saunders, Arlene’s daughter and Mary Hoyer’s granddaughter, had a very close relationship with her grandmother. Mary Lynne lovingly recalls staying with her “Nana and Gramps” on weekends and playing under the boardwalk during summers. When Mary Lynne was a child her grandmother wrote a children’s book for her which was published entitled “Doll With the Magic Wand.” Mary Hoyer passed away on June 24, 2003 at the age of 101. Out of Mary Lynne’s affection for her grandmother and her appreciation of her dolls she started up the Mary Hoyer Doll Company again in 1990. The Mary Hoyer Doll Company is the only doll company in the United States that has been continuously operated by the same family. Mary Lynne wanted her grandmother involved with the new doll business, and they enjoyed engaging in this endeavor together. They decided to make seven dolls for the characters in the fairy tale that was written by Mary Hoyer for Mary Lynne during Mary Lynne’s childhood. Mary Lynne designed the dolls and her grandmother did the costume designing. These dolls were made of vinyl as are all her dolls now. Mary Lynne has been carrying on her grandmother’s work since the early 1990’s fashionably outfitting lovely dolls at her shop located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Featured in her shop is a display case that was made by her grandfather with the original Mary Hoyer logo from the Reading, Pennsylvania shop. Inside the Antique DOLL Collector

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This is a red-haired Gigi. She is wearing an original tagged Mary Hoyer gown with pink taffeta skirt with light violet tulle overlay which is accented with lace ruffles. (Courtesy of Rosemary Leyland)

case are different Mary Hoyer dolls including some of the earliest vintage examples. Mary Lynne also has scheduled sewing classes and luncheons at her shop that collectors enjoy very much. Sometimes she has special sales where on occasion vintage Mary Hoyer fabric is offered. The Mary Hoyer Doll Company produces a newsletter with the devoted assistance of Margi Hottensen and Barbara Mills, two avid collectors and friends of Mary Lynne. There is a Mary Hoyer collector site on Yahoo which you can join by invitation and all newsletters are available from this site. In addition many collectors enjoy a newsletter that can be obtained by subscription about the Hoyer dolls. The name of this paper, which is distributed quarterly is T.H.E.L.M.A. and is provided by Thelma Bernard out of Las

This elegantly dressed Mary Hoyer is dressed in her tagged gray taffeta gown. Tiers of black Berkshire ruffles flow from her gray tulle skirt. (Courtesy Rosemary Leyland.)

Vegas, Nevada. It has been issued for the past 29 years and includes the older and newer Hoyer dolls, occasionally a pattern to sew, crochet, or knit, and sometimes Mary Hoyer doll collections. Interestingly, T.H.E.L.M.A. is an acronym for The Hoyer Enthusiastic Ladies Mail Association. Also, there are two sisters who have presently put together “A Mary Hoyer Fashion Show” with music featuring their beautifully costumed dolls in different settings. This lovely presentation, provided by Rosemary Leyland and Joanne Johnson can be viewed online and the site is called “The Russell Girls. net-A Mary Hoyer Fashion Show.” Included are descriptions of the various dolls‘ outfits. You will certainly enjoy these opportunities if you are an admirer of the classic Mary Hoyer dolls! Resources and References: “Mary Hoyer and Her Dolls” by Mary Hoyer, Hobby House Press, Inc., 1982 The author would like to express appreciation to Mary Lynne Saunders, Joanne and Donald Johnson, Rosemary Leyland, Susan Piefer, and Sharon Lee for their invaluable help with this article. These are the seven dolls that Mary Hoyer and her granddaughter designed from the characters in Hoyer’s children’s book. (Courtesy of Mary Lynne Saunders)

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1. What a little gem! This beautiful amber-eyed petite bébé Brevete by Bru is preserved in remarkable condition. 12”, rare 3/0 size, original sturdy body with orig. label, finest quality bisque. Great outfit (right baby finger tip restored) $19,500 2. Rare and gorgeous baby 239 by Kestner in unusual large 22” size, original toddler body, wig and plaster pate, blue sleep eyes, great dimples. $4,250 3. Snow White and Seven Dwarfs by R. John Wright, mint in box Disney collection, one of the best examples of his work. $3,750 4a. All original and rare “Mascotte” by May Freres, 11”, blue p.w. eyes, c. 1890, $5,950 4b. Adorable 10” EJ #2, beautiful brown eyes, body and head perfect. Choice outfit, $7,950 4c. Wonderful cabinet size “A Series Steiner” in ebony black, perfect body and head, orig. wig and pate, open mouth, stunning pink outfit, rare 10” size, $6,500 5a. Large brown bisque “American School Boy,” perfect bisque, brown leather body, smart antique boy’s outfit, shoes and socks, 20”, $1,950 5b. Sold 5c. 17” Outstanding om Jumeau, delicate cafe-au-lait complexion, original

costume, red shoes marked, orig. wig and orig. condition, $3,450 6a. All original wooden head man doll with deeply carved hair, c. 1880, excellent condition, 18”, $2,250 6b. Finely carved and beautifully painted early Swiss lady doll, c. 1890.Very detailed orig. outfit, carved braids, 14”, $2,495 7. A handsome china man in orig. formal tux outfit, head and hands perfect, some restoration to feet, orig. body, blue eyes, 12”, $795 8. Sold but I have another wonderful example: JDK 221 googly on child body, orig. wig and plaster pate, outstanding antique pink dotted swiss dress with lace and cross stitch embroidered decoration, shoes, socks and underwear, $3950 9a. If you’re looking for a great example of the highly sought after “Philadelphia Baby” this is the one, c. 1900, 18”, great condition. $4,450 9b. Rare original outfit on this great Kamkins, the doll sold on the Atlantic City boardwalk, c. 1900, with pajamas, bathrobe and slippers, $2,950 9c. Sweet little Kathe Kruse child doll type I, 16” with superb sculpting, marked on feet great outfit, $2,950 10a. Great Lenci character girl in orange and cream fancy dress with felt flowers, 12”, orig. paper tab on stomach, $875 10b. Lenci child doll with pouty expression, a beautiful example of this

renowned company classic art deco design in red, cream and black felt, 19”, all orig. $1,950 10c. Highly sought after Lenci Golfer “Pluci” in exc. condition, 17”, from their 300 sport series, hard to find with orig. golf club, $2,950 10d. Sold 11a. Exquisite early EJ Jumeau in orig. outfit, blue pw eyes, marked 7 over EJ, 19”, straight wrists, separate ball joints, c. 1880, $8,950 11b. Stunning Portrait Jumeau, blue eyes, applied ears, choice bisque, orig. body and body finish, antique blonde mohair wig, beautiful costume, 22” of perfection, $9,500 12a. Wonderful and adorable large “Just Me” orig. period outfit. Blue sleep eyes, orig. blond mohair wig, 12”, $2950 12b. Large #323 AM Googly, 14”, perfect bisque, great outfit, orig. body and body finish, $2,250 13a. All original “Gretchen” by K * R #114, a wonderful example of this character child, 16”, $3,450 13b. Dashing young man by Gbr. Heubach, outstanding antique outfit, perfect bisque and body with orig. finish, 19”, $1,950 13c. As cute as can be, the K * R 115A toddler, 15,” bisque is perfect, orig. toddler body and finish, orig. wig and outfit, $3,250

Konnichiwa! Japanese Doll Making Influence in Europe and the U.S. by Susan Foreman n September of 2015 my doll club (California February of 1854 and hoped their response would Scenic Coast) sponsored a luncheon at be acceptable. He did indeed return in 1854… the UFDC Region 2S Conference. The this time with more ships (perhaps accounting title of the luncheon: “Dolls of Japanfor a positive response). Regardless of the Yesterday and Today…or Dad Went reason, he was met in a much friendlier to Korea and Sent Me This Japanese fashion. And soon trade negotiations Doll”. In conjunction with the were in the works. The Kanagawa luncheon Susan Heaton and I were treaty was signed March 31, 1854. Soon asked to provide a presentation thereafter treaties were signed with on Japanese dolls. While Susan various European countries. concentrated on the types of dolls, I According to the Smithsonian became interested on the influence Institute, following these treaty the Japanese dolls had on other negotiations Perry brought back, cultures…thus leading to this article. among other items, thirteen Japanese As I began to research this subject I ichimatsu dolls. They were jointed realized just how little I knew and how dolls, made entirely of clay, covered very much there was to learn. However with glowing white polished gofun. I became quite enthused about the subject The dolls were an elegant gift from the when I learned about a most significant Shogun’s Commissioner. Apparently event that led to the western world’s only two dolls of the original thirteen have knowledge of Japan and its dolls. That event survived. These dolls are currently in a Commodore Matthew Perry happened in 1853 when Commodore Matthew Smithsonian storage complex. They are Perry sailed into Tokyo Bay (then called about 10” tall and are in poor condition, but Yedo Bay) to encourage Japan to open its borders to trade the gofun lacquer still remains. The dolls were noted as and friendship with the United States. Since 1638 Japan’s “naked dolls” in the Japanese records. borders had been closed to all Europeans and virtually cut Although 1854 marks the opening of the Japanese off from the rest of the world. For 214 years no Japanese borders, as early as 1851 a sampling of Japanese wares citizen could go abroad and no foreigner could enter…in were being shown at various international exhibitions. fact a law was in place which At London’s Great Exhibition decreed the death penalty for (famous for the Crystal Palace) any foreigner entering Japan. London importing agents had Now, one of the things I love displays of Japanese screens, about research is when you can lacquerware, decorative arts discover a personal relationship and dolls…specifically the with the subject...in my case ichimatsu or jointed child doll. Matthew Perry. Because you see The Japanese items met with Matthew Perry and I are both enthusiasm by both the public descendants of Thomas Hazard and the press. who came to America in 1634 The French were greatly and was one of the founders of influenced by these Japanese Newport RI. This really piqued ichimatsu dolls. This my interest in the subject of influence was seen at the 1855 Japan and its dolls. International Exposition in Upon arriving in Japan, Paris where a child doll based Commodore Perry presented on the Japanese style was President Fillmore’s letter to shown by French dollmaker the Japanese dignitaries. Their Francois Alphonse Greffier answer to President Fillmore’s (a name I had never heard of request to open Japan’s borders before attending a seminar was not satisfactory. Perry’s reply conducted by Florence was that he would return in Theriault in November of 40

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Ichimatsu body style that influenced European doll makers

2014). In fact, when she mentioned the Japanese influence on European dollmakers I took note. This subject might have passed right over my head had our club not been planning on doing this program. In any event, Greffier called his dolls “bebes”. An Exposition reporter noted that “Monsieur Greffier manufactures very sturdy dolls: they move their arms and legs and make a plaintive whisper when you press their bellies.” Greffier was awarded an honorable mention for his dolls. I have never seen a Greffier doll…but wouldn’t that be a great attic find?

Bisque Hip Steiner, circa 1875

Jules Nicolas Steiner was the next to introduce Japanese style dolls (think Gigoteur and the bisque hip models). The bisque hip Steiner from my collection well illustrates the influence of the Japanese child doll on Jules Steiner. The bisque sections are joined together by fabric. Amazing any survived as the bisque sections are exceptionally heavy leading to inevitable breakage as the fabric sections allow excessive motion, thus the bisque arms and legs can easily clang together. So as a collector of French bebes I truly have the Japanese to thank. German dollmaker Charles Motschmann of Sonneberg was equally impressed with the Japanese childlike doll and introduced his version using cloth sections to join the limbs of the body thus making the doll pliable. Many of the heads found on early Motschmann dolls are the typical German papier mache type with bamboo teeth. Now, my eye seems to instantly spot the Japanese doll influence. For example, I had never noticed just what the famous 1881 Thomas Nast Santa was holding in his left arm…an ichimatsu doll of all things. The French poster artist, Jules Cheret, depicted an ichimatsu doll in his 1889 Etrennes poster. And another famous French poster artist, Jean de Paleologue (he signed his works PAL) featured an Ichimatu doll in his Etrennes poster of 1900. The next major Japanese doll influence occurred during World War I. Although dolls bearing the Nippon marking appeared as early as 1891, it was during the war years that we see the greatest number of Japanese produced dolls entering the U.S. market. Prior to the war Germany was the

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Thomas Nast Santa and French posters by Cheret and Pal depicting ichimatsu dolls

major supplier, but for obvious reasons this source dried up completely after 1915, thus the Japanese produced dolls were able to fill the void. It is interesting to note that WWI was also responsible for Madame Alexander getting into the doll industry. Her father owned the first doll hospital in the United States and when he could no longer get German dolls to sell, Beatrice (later Madame) with the help of her sisters began making cloth dolls at the kitchen table. The Kewpie is an excellent example of how quickly doll production switched to Japan from Germany. The first Kewpies were all made in Germany. By 1913 bisque Kewpies were being produced by more than 20 German factories. George Borgfeldt was the sole licensee of the Kewpie doll. When WWI halted German production, George Borgfeldt turned to Japan. These dolls still have a heart shaped sticker on the tummy and a round sticker on the bottom of the feet indicating that the doll was trademarked and patented. These Kewpies can be considered a genuine trademarked Kewpie, although fraudulent copies began to appear later. For the next five or six years Japanese dolls virtually flooded the U.S. marketplace. Because of the enactment of the McKinley (named for Rep. William McKinley) Tarriff Act in 1891, all items coming into the U.S. from Japan had to be marked with the country of origin. Therefore, the dolls coming from Japan were marked NIPPON (the Japanese word for Japan). In 1921 the U.S. Government decided that the word “NIPPON” 42

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Nippon Kewpie

was too Japanese and consequently beginning on September 1, 1921 all goods were to be marked “JAPAN”. While many items were incised, often they were only marked with an ink stamp which over the years is washed away making it difficult to determine age and country of origin. Also, even during the Nippon era some items were marked Japan as well. An interesting note about country of origin marks…a city in Japan was named Usa and became a toy manufacturing area, marking their items “made in USA”. The most common dolls that were made in Japan during the WWI era are those with a bisque head on composition or cloth body. These dolls are often copies of the most popular German dolls. If the Germans made a certain type of doll then it’s likely the Japanese made a similar type. Note the amazing similarity between the German Heubach Koppelsdorf doll and the Japanese produced doll by Morimura Brothers in the following photo. The quality of the Japanese copies, however, varied tremendously. While there were many Japanese manufacturers of dolls the name you see most often is that of Morimura Brothers (you may know them better because of the name of their porcelain division “Noritake”). They were only in the doll business for a few short years (1915 to 1921) but their output of all types of dolls was enormous. The second type of doll most often found is the all bisque type (this includes the immobile figural type). The Aviator and The Medic are excellent examples

German Heubach Koppelsdorf (left) and Japanese Moriumura Brothers (right)

of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;figuralâ&#x20AC;? all bisque. They date from 1917 and would have originally had an ink stamp on the bottom indicating NIPPON. The Medic is of particular interest to me in that he is nearly identical to a Charles Twelvetrees postcard created at the same time period. With the war over, European doll and toymakers back in business, the growing U.S. manufacturing of composition dolls, and the abundance of unsold dolls already shipped to the U.S. from Japan, the Japanese doll manufacturers had no choice but to cease production, with many, such as Morimura Brothers getting out of the doll business entirely. At about

Nippon all bisque figural type, circa 1917

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A Japanese child with her American Blue Eyed doll University of Nebraska’s Miss Mie with nine “blue eyed” dolls

this same time there was an anti-Japanese movement forming in the United States with one senator encouraging Americans not to purchase articles from Japan which are “made under the cheapest labor conditions”. The Immigration Act of 1924 prohibited East Asians from immigrating to the U.S. In an effort to ease these cultural tensions that were growing in the 1920s, Sidney Gulick, an American missionary that had spent time in Japan, initiated an exchange of dolls between children. He formed a group called the Committee on World Friendship Among Children. In 1927 the group’s first project was to send 12,739 “friendship dolls”, also known as American blueeyed dolls, to Japan. While I had read articles about these friendship dolls, I never truly grasped just what a big deal it was, until I found a little book entitled Dolls of Friendship, copyrighted 1929 by Sidney Gulick, the originator of the idea. This book relates firsthand how amazing this entire project was. The book conveys the enthusiasm with which hundreds of thousands of people celebrated this exchange of friendship between two countries through dolls. The Committee sent word out to the children of every state in the union encouraging their participation in providing a “doll messenger of friendship”. Each “blueeyed” doll came with her own passport with her American name on it, along with the name of her American donor. The dolls carried a message of goodwill that read: “Dear 44

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Children of Japan, I have come from faraway America. Please love me forever.” The dolls arrived in time for the annual Japanese doll festival on March 3. The Japanese, in turn, reciprocated. The best doll makers in Japan were commissioned to produce fifty-eight “Ambassadors of Goodwill” dolls representing fifty-eight cities or regions in Japan. 2,610,000 Japanese school girls donated 1 sen (1/2 cent) each to help fund the project. Each doll was approximately 32” tall and dressed in beautiful silk kimonos and included unique accessories. Following numerous farewell receptions in Japan the dolls set sail for the U.S on November 4, 1927. The dolls went on tour throughout the United States, eventually being placed on permanent display in various libraries and museums. The word peace was constantly used during the 1920s when describing this amazing doll venture. To quote the American Ambassador to Japan, Charles MacVeagh upon speaking at one of the receptions, “I am sure that today will go down in the annals of history as one which has greatly helped to forge the chain of complete understanding and friendship between America and Japan, which, by the grace of God, shall never be broken”. Sadly, just fourteen years later we were at war once again, this time with Japan. During this period many of the Japanese friendship dolls here in the U.S. were sold, stored away, or lost. In recent years, through the efforts of a dedicated few individuals the majority of the dolls have been located.

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In Japan during World War II an order was issued for the destruction in “public executions” of all the Goodwill dolls from America. It was not until the 1970s that it was found that some of the dolls did indeed survive. In 1973 a Japanese teacher, upon reading that one of the American dolls was still treasured by a school about 150 miles from Tokyo, began a quest to find more such dolls and was able to locate thirty-three surviving dolls. In August 1978, in celebration of the 33rd anniversary of the end of the war, a special display was assembled of these surviving dolls, including their passports. Under joint flags of the United States and Japan these dolls were once again greeted with enthusiasm. While the University of Nebraska, home of the Japanese Friendship Doll Miss Mie, located nine surviving “blue eyed” dolls in the Mie Prefecture and displayed them with Miss Mie in 2009. This brings us up to the years following World War II when you will find dolls marked “Made in Occupied Japan”. This makes dating easy as this mark appears from 1947 to 1952 during the time of the American occupation of Japan. This darling little all bisque is incised made in Occupied Japan and wears her original crotched dress. While the “Mickey” impersonator has a paper label. As I mentioned in my opening comments, I really had never given much thought to dolls marked Japan, Nippon, Occupied Japan until now. But by the time that Susan and I completed our research I became quite fascinated with the subject and realized, like anything we collect, there are so many different types of dolls within the category. I found

“Made in Occupied Japan” 1947-1952

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American Women Dream in Cloth: Cottage Industry 1840-1930 - Part I Photographed at the 2015 UFDC National Convention

his 2015 UFDC special exhibit, organized by Carol Corson, Nancy Smith and Tore Scelso, was nothing short of spectacular. Cloth dolls are typically a child’s first plaything, being soft and comforting and able to withstand accidental mishaps. Mothers would often fashion a cloth doll made of scraps of material but some went much farther. Women of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, typically being proficient at sewing, realized that by making sophisticated cloth dolls at home they could earn money for charitable endeavors. Other entrepreneurial women discovered they could contribute to their families’ well-being by selling dolls for personal profit. The definition of cottage industry is a business or manufacturing activity carried on in a person’s home, as opposed to factory work. Some of these enterprises became quite large with a not insignificant number of dolls being made, those by Martha Chase are an example. I always wondered about the Sheppard Babies, also known as Philadelphia Babies, sold in the department store of the same name. Speaking to Carol Corson I learned that the store had a group of women who did needlework for them and dressed the dolls, perhaps making them as well. There is no evidence that they were factory made. In this exhibit there were often numerous examples of dolls in the same category, so we elected to show a selection. In order to appreciate the sheer magnitude of the exhibit, you had to be there! Donna Kaonis

Linen Head Dolls, c. 1850’s

Below readers will find the informative handout by Carol Corson that was distributed at the exhibit. There are several classifications of how cloth dolls are manufactured. Originally dolls were homemade. Some were crude representations of human and animal forms. There are numerous examples of homemade dolls that are of high artistic quality. Homemade and artist dolls are made for the pleasure of the artist and those for whom the dolls have been made. A second category consists of dolls made by people, often as part of a small group, in order to make money for the makers’ life needs or to finance a charity. These dolls were produced through cottage industry. A third category is dolls that are part of a factory mass production. The majority of American dolls produced today, in different materials, belong in this third category. The lines between these categories are not always clear and what to one researcher is “cottage industry” may belong in the homemade artist classification according to another. A few doll makers started as art doll makers, moved into cottage industry production and even occasionally commercial factory production. This article and its accompanying exhibit are about American cloth dolls produced by women using “cottage industry”. Cloth doll making was a natural development for 19th century American women, as women were trained from early childhood in needlework. At the same time many women found themselves living without husbands who could provide for them. In 1832, in Philadelphia, the Ladies Repository was founded to help women “of good character” who had come on hard times to sell their needlework and support themselves without the embarrassment of other people knowing about their need. This movement spread all over America in its renamed form, The Women’s Exchange. Because anonymity was guaranteed to the women it is very difficult to find the names of the individual artists involved. However, most cottage industry was not sold through the Ladies Repository and we are able to identify the makers. Our first two examples of Pressed Cloth are sometimes referred to as “Linen head” dolls. Their hairstyles appear to be earlier than those heads made by Hawkins at the end of the 1860s or Weigand in the late 1870s. They are rare, appear to date around the 1850s, and most have been located in New England. We don’t yet know who made them, but they appear to involve at least two different makers. The first doll has a distinctive wire rim at the bottom of the shoulder head. The doll next to her, which seems to have been molded on a Sophia Smith style china head, has no wire rim, a smooth surface and a line of loose hair painted in front of her molded hair. Both makers painted eyes and also produced dolls with dark glass eyes. We placed the dolls here in hopes that showing them will bring to light more information about them. Antique DOLL Collector

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Dolls made by Izannah Walker may have been made as early as 1840. Her patent was dated November 4, 1873.

Izannah Walker produced dolls from the late 1840s through the 1870s in Rhode Island. For years the date of her patent, 1873, confused researchers as patent applications are to be filed within two years of the beginning of production. However, Izannah’s patent is for an improvement in the manufacture rather than for the original design. Examples here date from circa 1848 through the 1870s. These dolls seem to have been cherished by their original children. Although their paint is worn, many are well dressed and some even retain their original child given names. Izannah Walker dolls were made by Izannah and her sisters in their home. Dolls have been found in sizes ranging from 13” to 29”. Roxanna Elizabeth Cole made her cloth dolls in Conway, Arkansas. Some researchers have placed her first dolls as early as the late 1860s, but most believe they started in the 70s or even later. The dolls are made of muslin, have needle sculpted chins and dimples and a small amount of padding

under the muslin skin to give the suggestion of a nose. The facial features are delicately drawn with the fully colored blue or brown eyes standing out. A few have human hair but most have the hair drawn on the head. Roxanna Cole was helped by her daughter in law, Molly Hunt Cole, who continued to make the dolls after Roxanna died in 1907. The Moravian dolls were made by the Ladies Sewing Society of the Moravian Church Guild in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania beginning in 1872 to raise money for the church’s work. They were named Polly Heckewelder after the daughter of an early Moravian missionary. The dolls are 16 – 18” tall, have flat faces with painted features and hair. They usually wear pink and white or blue and white gingham dresses with sheer white pinafores and two bonnets, one with lace and an outer crocheted one. They have white stockings and black shoes. Although the original Moravian Church Guild stopped making the dolls, which are entirely hand made with very fine stitches, the

Dolls made by Roxanna Cole beginning in the 1870’s and later by Molly Hunt Cole.

The earliest Moravian Dolls date to 1872.

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Moravian Ladies’ Sewing Society continues to make dolls, using machine stitching for the body parts which are stuffed and hand sewn together. A tiny, 4-1/2” to 5” doll was also made by church members. She is dressed in 18th century dress with colored ribbons to indicate her status in life: married, single, child, or widowed. She is named Benigna. Presbyterian dolls were made as a fundraiser, starting in 1885 by members of the First Presbyterian Church of Bucyrus, Ohio. They have a distinctly wide flat face with a wedge shaped piece between the front and back of the head. Their features and hair are painted. They also have characteristically large The earliest Presbyterian Dolls date to 1885. eyes. The legs are of black cloth, Exposition, a World Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. representing stockings. The vast majority of them have They gained a Diploma of Merit as well as a popularity mitten shaped hands. A few of the earliest examples have that caused them to be sold by Marshall Fields and other been found with fingers indicated by stitching. The dolls top department and toyshops in New York City. They also are about 17” tall. The dolls were made again in 1956 by the gained their name of Columbian dolls. In the 1890s a Miss church. Although they used the early pattern these dolls use Columbia, and her double traveled around the world to modern fabric and much heavier paint. raise money for children’s charities. The double was sent in Martha Wellington of Brookline, Massachusetts obtained case something happened to Miss Columbia. She returned a patent in 1883, for the manufacture of a chubby baby or with many small souvenirs from the different countries she toddler doll with a metal frame which supported the face had visited. Today both Miss Columbia and her double are of the stockinet doll. The head, arms and lower legs were in the Wenham Museum in Wenham, Massachusetts. The oil painted. Clever placement of cotton batting accented the chubby face and body features and their hands have curled fingers with applied thumbs. They are about 24” tall. The Columbian Doll was made by Emma Adams and her sister, Marietta, in Oswego, New York, starting in 1891. They are examples of dolls made to raise money to support the makers. The doll has a flat muslin face. The face, hair, and limbs were oil painted. Originally, Emma painted all the faces. Her dolls have distinctive rose bud mouths with higher peaks to the upper lip and a deeper lower lip. The dolls were displayed at he Columbian

Dolls by Martha Wellington, patented in 1883.

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Martha Chase began making baby and child dolls in 1889 and later made characters from children’s fiction such as these from the Alice in Wonderland set.

demand for the dolls caused the Adams sisters to hire local women to help them turn out the dolls. Emma Adams died in 1900. Dolls painted by Marietta, or one of the local artists continued to be made until 1910. The lips on these dolls are a little wider and not as full as those painted by Emma. Columbian dolls were made in 15”, 19”, 23”and 29” sizes. Martha Jenks Chase is said to have had an Izannah Walker doll as a child and based her design on a more up to date version of the Walker dolls. She made her first dolls in 1889. Wife of a doctor, and mother of seven, she wanted children to have a clean, cloth doll that wouldn’t break when a child dropped it or fell on it. Like Izannah she used a mold to press the features into the dolls’ heads. Her molds were often taken from the heads of bisque or china dolls. She started making baby and child play dolls, ranging in size from 12 to 28”, originally for neighbors and local families. A tiny 8” to 9” baby doll is seldom found. Although she was apparently in no financial need, her business expanded when stores became aware of the quality and local popularity of her dolls and orders for them became more frequent. Too large for production to be continued in her house, the “Doll House” was built on the property and 50

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Martha hired a number of local women to make the dolls with her. The dolls were made of stockinet. Body parts were dipped in enamel paint and hung to dry. Facial features and hair were painted by hand. The hair shows brush strokes and modeling with an impasto technique. Chase dolls have well modeled hands with slightly curled fingers. Most other oil painted cloth dolls lack this detail. The doll’s paint was protected by varnish and the doll was washable. In time she expanded her line to contain characters from literature, like those of Dickens and the Alice In Wonderland set. She even made dolls with more elaborately styled hair, first modeled in cloth and then painted. In 1910, Martha Chase began the manufacture of dolls for training nurses. These were life size babies, children and adults with water proof openings which allowed hospital workers to practice taking temperatures, giving shots, bathing patients, and other procedures. Some of the hospital babies’ heads were modeled on the larger Bonnie Babe bisque head. Martha Chase died in 1925, but the Chase doll continued to be made in the Doll House headed by her daughter, Anna, until she died in 1947. The company continued to be run by family members until 1981. Later dolls were made of vinyl cloth.

Beecher Babies, first made by Julia Ward Beecher, c. 1893-1910.

Beecher Babies or Missionary Babies were first made by Julia Jones Beecher of Elmira, New York for her niece and other family members and friends. From 1893 to 1910 the dolls were made by Julia and members of the Park Congregational Church of Elmira to raise money for foreign and home missions. The dolls were made from donated pink silk or cotton underwear, needle sculpted with features painted with oil paint. Hair was made of loops of yellow yarn. The dolls ranged in size from 16” to 23”. The Lancaster Rag Doll appears to date from the 1890s. There is a note with one of them saying it was purchased from the Ladies Repository which was founded to allow “women of good character, who had come upon hard times” to make a living from their needlework skills. The dolls gained their name because most have been found in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area. There is some thought that they were made by family members of Lancaster artist Charles Demuth, whose mother was known for her fine needlework. However, the Demuth Foundation has not heard of them. The dolls have molded stockinet heads painted black, on dark brown cotton bodies. The bodies are stuffed partially with cotton and either sawdust or bran. The body cloth is often quite frail. Most of the dolls are about 18” tall. One has been found that is only 11 inches tall and clearly represents a young child. The dolls are often well dressed in “Sunday go to Meeting clothes” with shoes and stockings.

Abby Cady Doll, 1890-1930

Lancaster Rag Dolls date from the 1890’s. They are believed to have been sold through the Ladies Repository, Philadelphia, PA.

Abby Cady is a 25” doll made by the ladies of the sewing guild of Christ Church of Indianapolis, Indiana, from about 1890 – 1930. She was made as a fundraiser and named after a very respected church member who had headed the guild for 25 years. The doll has a flat face with oil painted features. Her jaw and chin line are painted as well. She has mitten hands with the fingers indicated by stitching. She is dressed as a child with a prairie bonnet, dress and apron. Her black silk stockings are sewn on and her black kid shoes were made from leather gloves donated by church members.

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2015 UFDC Special Exhibits

mong the many avenues of learning at the national UFDC conventions are the special exhibits. Highlights from two of these are shown here “Kimport Dolls from the Whole Wide World,” a display that included family items from Ruby Short McKim and her husband Arthur, owners of the popular Missouri-based mail order outlet McKim Studios and Kimport. During the 1930’s their catalogs “Doll Talk” featured native made dolls from around the world.

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In the back of the downstairs hallway we see a velvet settee with the original pillows still tied down. Ann was thrilled to acquire this Boulle umbrella stand.

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Hand carved interconnecting doors lead to the center hallways. The upstairs hall displays an exquisite collection of ivory and Bristol glass. Hanging is a lovely amber glass chandelier with a smoke bell, a device used in the early 19th century to prevent soot from blackening the ceiling when burning kerosene or other liquid fuels. Downstairs in the lower hallway is a lovely velvet settee with the original pillows still tied down! While visiting the Mildred Mahoney Museum in Ontario, Canada, Ann saw a rare piece of Boulle, a sunburst umbrella stand. After obtaining a photo of this rare piece, she attended the Gaithersburg doll show and that very same piece was offered to her… serendipity! It had been deaccessioned from the museum! Careful restoration to bring a dolls’ house back to its original appearance, like a doll that has been incorrectly dressed for the period, is the proper way to preserve our priceless treasures. The Ram’s Head House has never been more beautiful than it is today.

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3 Anaheim, CA. Dolls, Bears & Jewelry Doll Sale. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. 831‑438‑5349. DollFestival@aol.com. 3 Princeton Junction, NJ. Luncheon. Delaware Valley Doll Club of New Jersey. Joan Riegel 215‑493‑5712. 7‑8 Newark, OH. Antique to Modern Doll Auction. McMasters Harris Doll Auctions. Mark Harris. 800‑842‑3526. mark@mcmastersharris.com 9‑10 Newport Beach, CA. Doll Auctions. The Fairmont Hotel. Theriault’s. 800‑638‑0422. info@theriaults.com or theriaults.com. 10 Hauppauge, NY. Doll Show. UPSKY Long Island Hotel. Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club. Mary. 631‑981‑9332. Helen. 631‑281‑3799. 15‑16 Naples, FL. Doll Show. New Hope Event Center. Naples Doll Club. Wendy Mitchell. 239‑530‑0010. Myrna Eby. Mydolls_2@yahoo.com 16 Panama City, FL. Doll Show. Holiday Inn Select. Rose Marie’s Dolls. Rose Marie. 850‑532‑9797. 16‑17 San Diego, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Al Bahr Shriners Center. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. info@crossroadsshows.com. 29‑30 Bradenton, FL. Toy & Doll Show. Peridia Gold & Country Club. Philip Leber. 941‑343‑3908. 29‑31 Sarasota, FL. Doll & Bear Convention Show. The DEVYN Event Ctr. Jesse Kohler. 352‑527‑6666. 30 Chandler, AZ. Dolls, Bears & Miniatures Show. First Church of the Nazarene. Dolls & Friends Doll Club. Cheryl Fox. 602‑550‑9933. 30 Glendale, CA. Doll & Toy Show. Glendale Civic Auditorium. Verdugo Hills Doll Club. Janet Hollingsworth. 626‑441‑3330. jhollwth@pacbell.net. 30 Palm Springs, FL. Doll Show. St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Gold Coast Doll Study & Sunshine Doll Clubs of Florida. Karen or Peggy. 561‑741‑1059. 30 Portland, OR. Doll & Teddy Bear Event. Monarch Hotel in Clackamas. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. info@crossroadsshows.com 31 Miami, FL. Toy, Doll & Collectibles Show. Airport Ramada Inn. Steve Fuller. 305‑446‑4488. 31 Naperville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland. 815‑356‑6125. kmorela@ais.net. www.napervilledollshow.com. Calendar continued on page 63 Antique DOLL Collector

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Glendale Civic Auditorium 1401 N. Verdugo Road Glendale, CA Pink Books listing 2016 doll shows, free at this show. The Cape Coral Doll Guild and Fort Myers Doll Club present their annual

Doll Show and Sale Saturday, February 13, 2016 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It will be held at the ARABA TEMPLE, 2010 Hanson St., Fort Myers, Florida

For the serious collector as well as the casual observer this is a “must see” show for 2016. Admission is $4 for adults, children 10 and under are free. This Doll Show and Sale is your source for both the needs of the collector and the doll artist. Sales tables will feature antique to modern dolls and toys, doll clothing, furniture, supplies, lace, ribbon and fabric. Contacts: Marilia (239)540-8628 or Sharon (239)267-1483 email: magicofdolls@gmail.com Antique DOLL Collector

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Sara Bernstein’s Dolls

ANTIQUE dolls and collectibles. LSADSE for color fully illustrated list. 10 month layaway available. Member UFDC & NADDA. Regina A. Steele, 23 Wheatfield DR, Wilmington, DE 19810‑4351. Phone 302‑475‑5374 Email: RSteele855@aol.com Visit my website: www.ReginaSteele.com ANTIQUE DOLLS – French and German Bisque, All Bisque, Chinas, Limited Ed. Doll Plates. SASE. Ann Lloyd, 5632 S. Deer Run Road, Doylestown, PA 18902. 215‑794‑8164. Email: alloyddolls@gmail.com RubyLane.com/shops/anntiquedolls Member NADDA, UFDC

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Black and White Photo Ads we can convert your color ads to black and white 1/12 page ( 2 1/2” h x 2 3/8” w) $40 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $50 Full Color Photo Ads 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $125 Please include payment with your ad. Larger ads are considered display ads — call us for information. 1‑888‑800‑2588. Antique Doll Collector, P.O. Box 239, Northport, NY 11768 Classified ads due no later than the first day of the preceding month of publication. Example: May 1 for the June issue.

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

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4‑6 Rock Island, IL. Antique Spectacular. QCCA Expo Center. Kimberly Schilling. Melting Pot Productions. 712‑326‑9964. kim@antiquespectacular.com. 4‑6 Sacramento, CA. Multi‑Day Doll Event. Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront. Independent Spirits Doll Club. Bay Area Doll Club. Anne Lien. 415‑342‑8655. 5 Asheville, NC. Doll Show. WNC Agricultural Center. www. AshevilleDollShow.com. 5 Ft. Worth, TX. Doll & Toy Show. Riley Center at Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary. Kyle. 405‑810‑1010. 5 Melbourne, FL. Doll Show. The Heritage Isle Clubhouse. Florida Space Coast Doll Club. Kathy Gauler. 321‑537‑9316. 6 Tucson, AZ. Toy & Doll Show. Tucson Expo Center. Tucson Miniature Automobile Club. Tom Russell. 520‑323‑1848.

12 Columbia, SC. Model Train Show. National Guard Armory. South Carolina Trade Shows. Todd Pletcher. 843‑307‑8674. 12 El Paso, TX. Doll Show. Best Western Plus. Sun Country Doll Folks of El Paso. Janna Daniels. 915‑637‑3438. 12 Lakeland, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Lake Mirror Center. Tropical Doll Study Club. Suzanne Watkins. 863‑676‑8886. Diane Milla. 863‑644‑1144. 12‑13 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Bear Show. Puyallup Fairgrounds. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. 12 Santa Barbara, CA. Doll Show. Earl Warren Show Grounds. Bonnie Dunlap. 805‑733‑1261. 13 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sherri’s Doll Show featuring Barbie Dolls. Sherri Gore. 310‑386‑4211. 13 Fort Myers, FL. Doll Show. Araba Temple. Cape Coral Doll Guild & Fort Myers Doll Club. Marilia. 239‑540‑8628. Sharon. 239‑267‑1483. magicofdolls@ gmail.com. 13 Lansing, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Ctr. Sandy Johnson Barts. 269‑599‑1511. 13 Maquoketa, IA. Doll, Toy & Bear Show. Jackson County Fairgrounds. Eastern Iowa Doll Shows. Sherryl Newton. 319‑610‑3534. 17‑19 Houston, TX. Doll Convention. Marriott Hotel. Bay Area Doll Club of Texas. www.BayAreaDollClub.com. Becca Hisle. 281‑614‑0077. Beccah6@ verizon.net. 18‑20 Cedar Falls, IA. Antiques & Collectibles Show. UNI‑Dome. Kimberly Schiling. Melting Pot Productions. 712‑326‑9964. kim@antiquespectacular.com. 18 Golden, CO. Doll Show. Jeffco Fairgrounds. Table Mtn. Treasures. 303‑985‑2770. 19 Galesburg, IL. Doll & Toy Show. Sandburg Mall. West Central Illinois Doll Club. Jane Easterly. 309‑299‑0486. Jane_easterly@hotmail.com. 19 Glendale, CA. Doll Show. Glendale Civic Auditorium. Jewel City Doll Club. Dene Alcott. 818‑248‑4862. 19 Madison, WI. Doll Show. Alliant Energy Center. Madison Area Doll Club. Vicki. 608‑279‑5298. dollcoll@ charter.net. Carol. 608‑212‑9832. Caroljones6@yahoo.com. 19 Timonium, MD. Teddy Bear Show. Holiday Inn Hotel. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453. 19 Venice, FL. Doll Show. Woodmere Park. Venice Doll Club. Mary Falcone. 941‑312‑4562.

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1. JDK #220 toddler character, 24”, dewy flawless antique German bisque, blue glass sl. eyes, om w/ teeth. $6,500 2. Unis France 60 Antique French Bisque Doll 11-3/4”. Head incised: Unis France 71 149 60 11/0. Original cotton costume. $250 3. 10” Armand Marseille #241 Googly Toddler. Germany c. 1915. 5-piece compo/carton body w/ precious chubby tummy. $3000 4. Antique Door of Hope mission aged woman doll. 10-1/2 inches tall. Painted hair with carved chignon and painted comb. Very defined, carved lines of the face. Original head cover. $450 5. Bernard Ravca Doll France, c. 1939. Original paper tag with Made in France. His name is Galoise. Original wood walking stick. Made in France label on back of costume. Acquired from the estate of 100+ year old collector. $125

6. 11” Gebruder Heubach #7763 Coquette. Antique lace dress and slip, antique shoes. Darling girl!! $895 7. 23” Cuno & Otto Dressel German bisque doll with flapper style body. Working glass sleep eyes with lashes. O/M with teeth. Compo. body with long, slender legs. Antique slip, panties, socks, shoes, replaced nice mohair wig. $795 8. Adorable Madam Hendren 19”. Composition head and limbs with a cloth torso. C. 1920/30’s. Working sleep eyes and an OM with two lower teeth. Fabulous antique costume. Non-working crier. $395 9. 12” Armand Marseille #253 Googly. Chubby toddler 5-piece compo. body. Antique cotton 2 piece factory-made dress, antique underwear, vintage cotton knit socks and shoes, antique wig and cardboard pate, antique matching bonnet. $2900

10. Outstanding Kestner with sweet face, 8”. Five strap painted and molded boots. Original costume with glass beads, metal sequins and chains. $850 11. Antique German China Head Doll, 13”, c. 1800’s. No markings. Bisque lower arms and china lower leg, one missing. Shoe has flat bottom. Wearing a vintage silk and lace costume, antique lace trimmed petticoat and pantaloons. $195 12. Lovely antique French bisque fashion doll by Francois Gaultier, Poupee Peau in size 6 (22”). PW eyes. Pierced ears. Kid leather body with wired fingers. Original cork pate and mohair wig. Lavishly dressed in a replaced couturier-sewn gown made of antique silk and laces w/ antique petticoat, camisole, pantaloons. Replaced boots and socks. $4500

Billye Harris • 723 NC Hwy 61 South, Whitsett, NC 27377 • (336) 266-2608

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To order these collector’s books call 800-638-0422 or visit theriaults.com.

“The Carabet Collection” Catalog available for $75.

“Forever Young” Catalog available for $59.

A Marquis Auction Event — “Forever Young” Antique Dolls Featuring the fine collection of early dolls gathered by Alice Florence Schott in the early/mid-1900s and later bequeathed to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art where they have been carefully preserved for the past 45 years. Along with other fine French bisque dolls and automata from private collections and original French estates.

Superb One-Owner Auction “The Carabet Collection” of Antique Japanese Dolls Norman Carabet of California spent decades in the acquisition and study of these fine carved wooden dolls, some dating to the late 1700s, and others paralleling the style of Western dolls in the late 1800s. “The textiles, fabrics, costumes and needlework alone will astonish those who do not yet know these dolls,” assures Florence Theriault, who has catalogued the book, in consultation with noted Japanese doll scholar and author, Alan Scott Pate.

Every Theriault’s auction brims with new discoveries for your collection. So why not join in on the bidding fun? It’s easy and fun. Choose your favorite way to bid. Bid in the Auction Room, Bid Live on the Internet, Bid on the Telephone, or Bid Absentee.

Questions? Just call Theriault’s at 800-638-0422 or email info@theriaults.com and we’ll review all the details and help you choose the option that’s best for you. SEE OUR AD INSIDE THE FRONT COVER FOR MANY PHOTOGRAPHIC DETAILS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE JANUARY 9-10 AUCTIONS.

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13” Precious petite earliest series Portrait 2/0 Jumeau Excellent~ $8,900. Intriguing 17” Schmitt Bebe in pristine condition, Excellent~ $16,950.

Petite Brevete Bru Jeune ~ Imploring look, excellent bisque, perfect bisque hands, head to toe darling. Bru Jne shoes have been added to complete her antique mariner ensemble. $16,950.

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Darling Bebe EJ 6 on original signed body with sea-blue eyes and gentle tinted bisque. Antique clothes & shoes. Excellent. $6375.

See us at the Seattle Antique Doll & Toy Show on Sunday, February 21st 11-4pm Mention this ad for a special prize at the show!

5.5” All Bisque Mignonette ~ Made for the French Market, this is a darling tiny little girl attributed to Simon Halbig. Big blue eyes and tender-sweet face. All original from long braided wig to dress and pantaloons. Ivory boots with blue rims. Excellent ~ $2795.

Come visit Beautiful Bebes studio! Call for an appointment today! (425) 765-4010

15” Steiner Bebe Fre. A ~ Very pretty Bebe with striking blue eyes, petal pale bisque, lovely painting of features, ash blonde mohair wig, antique ivory and lace dress. Bebe is on signed original 7 pc. body. Beautiful doll in generally excellent condition. ~ $2,400.

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18” Greiner China with brown glass eyes., orig clothing and undergarments. $2450.

15” Rare china with hints of Lydia and Sophia Smith in her hairstyle. Wonderful orig. clothing w/ provenance. $1650.

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Early German Puzzle Blocks, series of 6 illustrations to follow, in orig. wooden box w/ sliding lid. (Box measures 6” x 4 3/4” x 1 3/4”) $450.

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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.

The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

February 2016 Volume 19, Number 1

Steiff’s Pressed Felt-Faced Dolls

by Rebekah Kaufman Eliminating the center seam on their cloth dolls proved to be a challenging venture.

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra through the eyes of Charles Ernest Pierotti

Old Paris China

by Margaret Gray Kincaid Old Paris china, unmarked and hand painted, is a delightful addition to your doll collection.

by Claire K. Davies

Superlative hardly begins to describe our cover! There can be no doubt that some dolls are true works of art. This rare and all original couple, a striking likeness of King Edward and Queen Alexandra by the gifted sculptor and wax modeler Charles Ernest Pierotti, are in their full ceremonial attire. Author Claire K. Davies details their construction and ornate costuming, a tribute to British royal history and the artistry of Pierotti. Photo by Claire K. Davies

About The Cover

Mrs. Ernestine Stéphanie Jumeau, Empress of the Bébé Jumeau Fashion

by François and Danielle Theimer The heart and soul of this illustrious firm was the woman who dressed the poupées and bébés in style and elegance.

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American Women Dream in Cloth: Cottage Industry 1840-1930 Part II

Photographed at the 2015 UFDC National Convention

The Crocheted Critters of Carl Horn Nachf and Hertwig and Company by Sharon Hope Weintraub

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The Musée de la Poupée by Donna Kaonis A jewel of a doll museum, located in the heart of Paris.

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1) What a pretty little mystery is this Compelling 13” Closed Mouth Child incised ‘J’ - An adorable 1890’s innocent in very fine original clothes with huge ice blue, spiraled PW eyes with lacy upper & lower lashes, feathered brows and excellent early stiff wrist body! $750 2&4) All Original 18” English Poured Wax - A museum class 1870’s manor house infant with mint rooted hair beneath orig. bonnet floating like an angel in 4-layers of extremely fine orig. gowns and pristine body. A remarkable near perfect heirloom from the hope chest to you! $895 3) 5.5” Jointed Peg Wooden - A mid-1800’s miniature w. delicate features and details, All Original in the English manner wearing ivory silk w. lace, fancy under layers and Victorian trims! $650

5) 16” Laughing Jumeau Toddler- classic and unfailing is the charm of this ‘early era’ quality SFBJ fully jtd. character with soft contours, near perfect w. off face invisible surface line, awash in beribboned pink silk party dress w. bonnet. Just $595 6) George Whitney 1870’s Valentine - High Victorian artistry, 4.5” x 7”, in elaborate miniature details of pierced paper, foil lace and die cuts...True love. $50 each 7) Large early closed mouth dolls are exceedingly rare such as this 38” 1880’s Kestner Closed Mouth with exacting A.T. style modeling and sensuously blushed ivory bisque. Beautifully dressed and then drenched in an elegant antique dress coat w.cape collar, silk lining and fur trims w. matching hat. Superb! $3995

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8) All Original Male China - A rare and mint 17” china w. Northern European Molded Hat and Molded Facial Hair; plus the original mint, glazed arms, silk clothes & leather boots too! Rare one $1200 9) 14” Early English Wooden - A beautifully preserved model from the late Georgian Period with the most meticulous dotted brows and lashes, complete lip line and original patina. She has perfect fingers and fluid wooden jointed legs allow her to both stand or sit gracefully in her hand stitched antique silk ensemble. Beautiful and unbowed. $4700

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717-484-1200 Mobile: 610-662-5473 ourant@me.com This month we are featuring two classic German character dolls. The adorable 15” Kestner Hilda 237 toddler has brown sleep eyes and a great wig and clothes, $1950. Also a 7” Heubach 1191 smiling baby boy with original clothes and playpen, $450. Please visit our Ruby Lane shop to view our ever-changing variety of dolls and doll accessories.

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AUCTION GALLERY Theriault’s Forever Young January 9

he January Theriault auction is one of the high points of the year; this most recent event was arguably one of the best and most diverse doll sales they have ever offered. It included the Alice Schott collection of early dolls which in the mid-1900’s had been bequeathed to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. I had seen many dolls from this collection in the 1980’s when it was on display at the Mingei Museum in San Diego. I never forgot it! People can’t resist dolls that have been sequestered away in a museum for many years, and the prices certainly reflected that. Along with the early dolls there was an exquisite A. Marque, marked 7, purchased by the original owner from the landmark 1915 exhibition, as well was a plethora of fine French and German bisque, automata, creche figures, Kewpies, toys, American and European cloth dolls and doll furniture. For more prices visit theriaults.com or proxibid.com. Prices shown do not include buyer’s premium.

A gorgeous A. Marque, all original, $240,000.

A.T. by Thuiller, 14 inches with original signed shoes, $36,000.

Rare all original pair by artist Poulbot, $29,000.

A large Simon Halbig 152 dressed as Joan of Arc. $32,000.

18-inch English wooden, mid 1700’s, original costume, $22,000.

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Bebe by Emile Jumeau with cartouche signature, all original wooden body, $19,000. February 2016

39-inch Grodnertal, c. 1830 with decorated yoke and rare carved coronet, $17,000.

A seldom seen boy by Izannah Walker, 13 inches, $37,000 and her iconic doll with wispy side curls, $24,000.

35 inch Lenci character “Kigan,” $10,000.

Early 17-inch paper mache with outstanding coiffure and original gown, $9,000.

Grodnertal wooden in original costume representing 16th century fashion, 14 inches, $7500, one of seven dolls dressed in the costumes of past centuries.

The Tender Years

14-inch Neapolitan creche figure, early 1800’s, $3,500.

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5” All Bisque Orsini named Vi Vi. Brown glass eyes. Painted lashes. Orig. brunette wig. Has a big smile as you can tell. Wears her orig. dress. New ribbon. A darling member of the Orsini family. Was $ 2,400, Now $ 2,100.

Rare 9.5” Wrestler. Br. glass eyes. Swivel neck. Pale bisque and soft blush. Two square upper teeth. Orig. blonde mohair wig. Chubby body shows fat rolls all over her body, Note the blushing all over her body. Darling doll for your all bisque collection. $ 5,400.

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15” RD Bebe. Gorgeous dark paperweight eyes. Dark brown mohair wig with curls. Braid in back. Fabulous painting. Wears orig. pink silk dress with lace overlay. Doll is mint. Orig. socks and shoes. Was $ 5,850, Now, $ 5,100.

10” Rare Series A Steiner. Dark Features. Br. PW eyes. Dark brown mohair wig. SW. Pierced ears and earrings on. Fingernails painted white which indicates that this sweet doll was made for the Paris toy store Au Nain Bleu. Fabulous modeling. Old red and a touch of blue dress. Was $ 3,175, Now $ 2,900. See me on RubyLane.com

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5” Bye Lo Baby. Desirable and rare pink Mary Jane shoes. Wears orig. lace and lawn dress. Has wool full slip. Also wears diaper. Chair does not come with baby and is not for sale. Sweet little baby needs her face washed. Will do for buyer. Very fair price of $ 750.

4.5” Mignonette. Beautiful blue eyes. All bisque. Orig. blonde wig. Factory orig. Wears orig. red silk dress with ecru cotton apron and lace inset. Also wears her orig. red silk beret.Two strap bisque heels. $ 975.

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6” All Bisque ByeLo Baby W/Wooden Cradle, glass eyes, “swivel neck”, perfect bique overall, orig.darling flannel baby jacket, matching flannel diaper & booties, orig. wooden cradle w/pillow & mattress, on orig. all bisque bent limb baby body w/Bye Lo baby chest label. Makes a darling display & is ADORABLE in this nice large size!!! $1050.

12” E. 4 J. Jumeau Bebe, almond shaped pwt eyes, immaculate pale bisque, orig. “head coil”, orig. mohair wig & cork pate, orig. dress, full set of ant. undies, socks & orig. Fr. shoes w/double straps & big rosettes, on orig. str. wrist “signed” Jumeau body. Absolutely GORGEOUS in this darling cabinet size!! $7200.

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15” K * R 116A Character Toddler, sleep eyes, painted & orig. mohair lashes, celluloid wobbling tongue, perfect bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate, darling orig. fine batiste dress, orig. shoes & socks, added vintage organdy hat, on orig. GREAT K * R fully jointed toddler body. Sure to make you smile!! SIMPLY ADORABLE!!! $1850.

16” Tete Jumeau #6 Bebe, perfect bisque, huge p/w eyes, luscious lashes, ant. Jumeau tied back long mohair wig & cork pate, gorgeous ant. Fr. wool & velvet dress, ant. Fr. hat, orig. chemise & undies, ant. socks & Fr. leather shoes w/rosettes & ant. muff, orig. “signed” Jumeau body, “signed” head & orig. “head coil”. Tremendous presence & EXTRAORDINARILY beautiful face!! $5200.

5” All Bisque Georgene Averill Bonnie Babe, glass eyes, great bisque, deeply molded painted curly blonde hair, op/mo 2 teeth, all bisque body, jointed arms & legs & “swivel neck” darling orig. dress, painted pink shoes &orig. matching bonnet. Fabulous condition!! A little JEWEL!! $975.

6.5” All Bisque Bye-Lo Baby, sleep eyes, immaculate bisque overall, orig. mohair wig, orig. organdy baby gown w/lace & ribbons, ant. matching baby bonnet & orig. slip. On orig. all bisque bent limb baby body. Nice large size & an absolute DARLING!! $975.

7 1/2” All Bisque S & H , gorgeous pale bisque, huge sleep eyes, “swivel neck”, long orig. mohair wig & pate, darling dress & orig. pantaloons, beautiful lace hat, all clothing from ant. fabrics, orig. early peg strung body w/perfect bisque overall. Has “rare” peach stockings & black multi strap boots. GORGEOUS!!! $2850.

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King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra through the eyes of Charles Ernest Pierotti

by Claire K. Davies

he Pierotti family of English poured wax doll makers spanned the reign of no less than five Kings and Queens, beginning with Domenico Pierotti in 1770 - 1790 and ending three generations later with Charles Ernest Pierotti around 1935. The family are known to have supplied the royal household itself with wax dolls, and claimed to be the inventor of the royal wax portrait babies – dolls made as a likeness of Queen Victoria’s infant children, much to the delight of the admiring public. Few finer Royal portrait dolls could have been made than this exceptionally rare and all-original couple created by the extraordinarily gifted sculptor and wax modeller, Charles Ernest Pierotti. There is presently no other complete pair known to survive. The Coronation of King Edward and Queen Alexandra closely followed the death of Queen Victoria in 1901 and, as she was at that time Britain’s longest serving Monarch, it was a major event heralding the beginning of a new reign and a new era. After 60 years on the throne, Queen Victoria was to be succeeded by her first born son, Albert Edward. The Coronation did not pass without hitch – it was called off at the very last moment due to Edward having an attack of appendicitis which left him requiring an urgent operation carried out by a surgeon within the music room of Buckingham Palace. It was so unexpected that many souvenirs and a number of the official commemorative medals had already been minted with the original intended Coronation date of 26th June 1902 rather than the 9th August 1902 when it finally took place. Edward was, in fact, still recuperating and had not been restored to full strength at the time of his coronation and there was even discussion over which crown he would be strong enough to bear the heavy weight of during the ceremony. The event was attended by 8000 esteemed guests and was held at Westminster Abbey. It was marked by the splendour of traditional royal ceremony and given character by the individuals present – the ancient and largely infirm Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury refused assistance when warranted, needed a script in absurdly large print due to his failing eyesight, and put Edward’s crown on back to front. When he knelt before the King, he also found it very difficult to rise again and upon someone coming to his aid, he was heard by the congregation to utter loudly ‘go away!’, perhaps poignantly voicing the distress and humiliation he felt, occasioned by advanced age and physical frailty impinging upon his life and his duties. When his son George turned away after paying homage to his royal father, Edward pulled him back by the robe to give him a warm, fatherly embrace in an unorthodox display of affection. Queen Alexandra was a stunning vision in her full ceremonial attire, and she knelt before the altar beneath a canopy where her forehead was anointed with consecrated oil. Surrounded by a group of no less than 400 peeresses, Alexandra’s crowning was their signal to simultaneously raise elegant arms clad in long white gloves to set their own coronets upon their heads, with an engaging and inclusive theatricality quite contrary to tradition. But nothing could rival the Queen’s own crown which had been newly made and set with the spectacular 105 carat koh-i-noor diamond.

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So, it was a magnificent event in British royal history occurring during the lifetime of Charles Ernest Pierotti who dedicated himself to accurately commemorating it with these two equally extraordinary poured wax portrait dolls. According to Theriault’s doll auctioneers, there are only four other such dolls of King Edward VII known to remain in existence. No remaining examples of the matching Queen Alexandra coronation doll apart from this one are formally documented. Mrs. Mary Ann Pierotti, the widowed wife of Charles William and mother of Charles Ernest, was generally involved with the stitching of the cloth bodies and the fabrication of the Pierotti dolls clothing. She is reputed to have continued with her work until the age of 90 and is likely have been personally responsible, at least in part, for the remarkable costuming of this particular King and Queen. Both figures wear replica Robes of State of deep red velvet with cream satin linings, rabbit fur ermine and gilt metal brocade edging. Alexandra has a magnificent two piece gown in a patterned creme brûlée satin with a lace trimmed yoke, and the skirt intricately beaded down the centre with seed pearls. She wears a lavish tasselled two-strand pearl necklace looped about her neck, a sparking paste diamond and pearl cluster brooch, and the Royal insignia. Beneath her dress one can find her original hand-knitted art socks and cream satin dolls shoes with satin button trims. King Edward is wearing a splendid uniform with full insignia – an intricate original gilt replica Collar of the Most Noble Order of the Garter draped about his shoulders with the traditional Great George pendant (a large scale George slaying the Dragon motif). He has a Star of the Order of the Garter and a neck badge with the Royal cypher, all custom made. His wonderful formal uniform jacket in scarlet felt is richly braided at

cuff and collar, his black felt trousers also braided down the outer leg. He wears a pair of black leather shoes. The 21-inch portrait dolls have hand-stitched calico cloth bodies with wax limbs which are modelled differently from one another. The King has distinctive and unusual arms which are wax from the upper wrist down, secured with a flange. There exists a similar male body without the head which was donated to the Victoria and Albert museum in London by Muriel Pierotti, direct descendent of the wax doll makers. The body has a price tag of 21 shillings. The arms of the dolls are notably a little longer than those of a standard doll for the sake of anatomically accurate proportions, with the female of the pair having smaller, more draping hands than the male and arms of wax to above the elbow. Both have typically moulded Pierotti poured wax lower legs and feet. The royal likenesses have been impeccably observed – King Edward’s hairline is receding (he was crowned at the age of 59), with carefully barbered sideburns, beard and moustache of human hair which have a scattering of grey hair intermingled with the blonde. Queen Alexandra’s chestnut brown mohair hair is still set in the original little curls, topped with a fine crown set with paste gems. These exquisite models resonate with British royal history, with the pride of an entire nation, and with so much that must have been dear to the dolls’ maker, Charles Ernest Pierotti, including doing himself justice as England’s finest of the very few remaining English wax doll sculptors of the golden era of poured wax dolls.

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Alexander 10” Cissette’s – high facial coloring: 1969 Renoir #1175 all original in blue taffeta $125. 1969 Melinda #1182 all original in pink organdy $195. 1969 Scarlett all original in green taffeta $125. Cissette in white and red polished cotton dress, straw hat $99. 1962 Cissette in #745 pink tulle dress $165. 1968 Godey Portrette w/ wrist tag, pink taffeta $155. 1958 Cissette in #810 all original, mark on forehead $105.

All original 16” Stand Up and Cheer 1935 Shirley Temple w/ pin, tagged jumpsuit and trunk, clear eyes & nice compo $575. 18.5” Shirley Temple in 1936 FAO Schwarz’s dainty flowered dress, nice compo, slight lifting by nose, clear replaced eyes $520.

Cissy 1957 #2146 all original in blue taffeta dress, hat $795. Cissy 1956 #2017 in aqua taffeta w/ bolero & hat (netting as is) $595.

15” Reliable #9169 compo McGuffey Anna look a like, complete in her box, tin eyes $155. 21” American Character Sweet Sue bride 1953 Mint w/ box #22/8 $195. 17” American Character Baby Sue 1956, mint w/ box #1704 $95.

14” Cynthia 1952-53 Alexander mint & all original in yellow organdy dress, untouched hair, w/ Fashion Academy Award tag $795.

13” 1935 Shirley Temple #2013 Curly Top near mint fabulous costume w/ pin & all original 13” S & H 1159 on Flapper body, original dress, silk in box, one small teddy (as is), cloche hat, silk stockings & shoes, blue craze left eye $850. sleep eyes, w/ antique box, 2 dresses, velvet coat & hat, slip, swim suit, nightgown, umbrella, purse w/ wallet, talc, soap, brush, As Found –stringing loose $1495.

14 ¾” Tete Jumeau, blue pw eyes, paper label on body, HH wig $3195. 10” x 11.5” Ponfa French Pram, rubber tires have some cracks, w/ rubber baby $225.

6.5” x 5” x 2” Lead Buggy – Pram w/ parasol, side wheel guards added, wonderful detailing $95. 5” x 3.5” x 2” Lead Buggy – Pram w/ parasol, back support as is $58. 2.5” x 2.25” Painted lead buggy, 2 wheels have breaks $39.95. 4” German All Original blue glass eyed all bisque boy, well detailed costume $265. 4.5” German #217 Googlie all bisque w/ blue sleep eyes & original wig $350. 1.75” German pair in original crocheted outfits, cute molding & painting $85.

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23” Cuno & Otto Dressel 1912, brown sleep eyes, antique clothing $250. 12.5” circ. Bye-lo nice coloring w/ brown eyes, celluloid hands, antique clothing $225.

Ideal Toni Dolls all original: 16” P-91 blonde all original in box w/ hang tag, Play Wave set, box as is taped $185. 21” P-93 Dark brown hair in tagged plaid nylon dress, beautiful $265. 16” P-91 Platinum blond in belted cotton plaid dress, high coloring $125. 21” P-93 Brunette in red & yellow bolero dress, small rub on nose $240.

27” Danish Ella Haas NIADA original, OOAK hand painted features, jointed head of Keramin covered w/ wax and then jersey mask, she looks real, beautifully sculpted arms & legs of composite, cloth weighted body, hand knotted HH wig, amazing work of art $4995.

Alexander’s 15” 1954 Binnie Walker #1525 complete & mint w/ box and booklet $495. 15” 1954 Binnie Walker #1523 mint & complete w/ tag and part of box $425.

13 ½” All original Sonja Henie by Alexander, tagged silk dress (skirt has some damage), jointed waist body, beautiful compo & hair $315.

21.5” Georgene Averill Bonnie Babe, brown sleep eyes, beautiful molding & coloring, paint crazed on arms & off on the legs $625. 5” Steiff mohair dog, jointed head $49. Alexander Dolls all original w/ high coloring: 15” Elise Ballerina in gold tutu $175; 9.5” Cissette #713 1959 Ballerina, nose nip & thigh seam split $69.95; 11.5” 1956 Lissy #1235, cream taffeta dress $165; 11.5” 1956 Lissy #1234 all original, small stain on skirt & left hand $150; 15” 1955 Binnie Walker #1511 all original $295; 14.5” Maggie 1952 all original in plaid skirt $210.

Steiff’s Pressed Felt-Faced Dolls by Rebekah Kaufman

arly Steiff dolls are best known for their incredible craftsmanship, attention to detail, tailored clothing, and, for the most part, their distinctive center seamed faces. These dolls, introduced around 1903, are an important reason the company was able to grow quickly from a small, local manufacturer in rural southern Germany to an international toy powerhouse at the turn of last century. Although Steiff’s center-seamed dolls were popular and sold well, the company had been actively experimenting with alternative ways of manufacturing felt heads since the early 1920’s. The goal was to eliminate the center seam and substitute the “two part” face with one made from seamless pressed felt. This proved quite challenging to do, both from the manufacturing and design perspectives. Key issues included insuring that the formed felt maintained the detailing of relatively petite facial features as well as making these made-for-play dolls as appealing and childlike as possible.

Left: Felt-Faced Dolls In April, 1939 catalog Above: Felt Clown Dolls in July, 1939 catalog

Steiff filed its patent for a pressed felt-faced doll in 1925. The company finally solved the problem of facial integrity by reinforcing the molded felt material with a plastic backing – almost like an interior support mask. Three samples using this process were produced. These three dolls were not manufactured on a commercial scale but were preserved in Steiff’s archives. Almost a decade later, Steiff finally formally introduced their pressed felt-faced dolls to the world. This happened at the 1936 Leipzig (Germany) Spring Fair, the industry venue where Steiff traditionally debuted its newest toy creations each year. The company unveiled three models at this show: a clown, a sailor, and a soldier. Only the clown would eventually become available to the public. Later that summer, a child doll in the same style was produced on a very small commercial scale. The design inspiration for Steiff’s pressed felt-faced doll heads came in part from a sculpture of an idealized child created by a Baroque artist named Francois Duquesnois. Antique DOLL Collector

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“Manneken-Pis” by Jerôme Duquesnoy the Elder, a fountain in Brussels created by the father of Belgian artist Duquesnois. Right: Felt Dolls from the 1991 book “Steiff Sensational Teddy Bears, Animals & Dolls” by Rolf and Christel Pistorius, Hobby House Press, Cumberland, MD 21502.

It is interesting to note that the German doll manufacturer Kathe Kruse also based some of their doll designs on this sculpture. Duquesnois, a Belgian artist who lived from 15971643, was especially known for his cherubic interpretations of children. Duquesnois came from a family famous for their artwork; his father, Jerôme Duquesnoy the Elder,

designed the universally beloved “Manneken-Pis” or “Little man Pee” in the early 1600’s. This small bronze sculpture, featuring a naked little boy urinating into a fountain’s basin, is on the “must see” list of almost every visitor to Brussels. Manneken-Pis is lovingly maintained by the nonprofit group The Friends of Manneken-Pis and has a personal

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Unnamed, Author’s Collection

wardrobe of about 1,000 handmade outfits from all over the world. In some regards, Manneken-Pis could be considered amongst the oldest, best dressed, and most famous antique “dolls” in the world. Steiff’s pressed felt-faced dolls were a very important part of the company’s late 1930’s offering. Overall, these dolls were produced pre-war from 1938 through 1943. At least 27 different models were manufactured during this timeframe. Pre-war models were made in 35 cm; 12 models were also produced in the slightly larger 43 cm size. All models had felt bodies, jointed heads and legs, and dangling arms. Their faces were detailed with delicate, hand painted facial features, rosy cheeks, glass or painted pupil eyes, and mohair wigs. Their removable clothing, including lace-trimmed underwear, was beautifully tailored with a look of cheery childhood innocence. And, true to Steiff tradition, the girls all had fine shoes and hats. Steiff also introduced a few pressed felt-faced dolls in regional or cultural costumes. These included “Baerbel,” dressed as a Black Forest girl; “Lena,” dressed in a Four Countries outfit; “Seppl,” dressed in traditional Bavarian garb; “Trineke,” dressed as a Dutch girl; and “Dorus,” dressed as a Dutch Boy. Photo taken by author on July 4, 2015 at the Steiff Museum in Giengen, Germany where two pre-war felt-faced dolls were on display. Antique DOLL Collector

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2-page ad from the July 1939 Steiff catalog.

1930 Steiff catalog featuring “Dorus.” 26

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In addition to the company’s youthful and traditionally dressed pressed felt-faced dolls, the company also produced a far lesser known pressed felt-faced clown doll. This was one of the three original designs that debuted at the 1936 Leipzig Spring Fair. This doll clown design had a similar body construction to his civilian cousins, but had a distinctly clown-like, white, caricatured face and expression; period clown outfit; and circus style felt hat. He was produced in 35 cm from 1936 through 1940. This pressed felt-faced clown head was also used on a 17 cm hand puppet from 1936 through 1943 and on a 25 cm Roly Poly tumbler from 1937 through 1943. Of course, all of the company’s pressed felt-faced dolls proudly bore Steiff’s traditional three-part branding that included a metal button, yellow flag, and chest tag. However, for logistical purposes, instead of Steiff buttons in their ears, each doll was given a special red rubber bracelet that had the button and yellow flag attached like a charm. Each also had a large, colorful, bear faced chest tag that highlighted the doll’s name in bold red print. Steiff was quite proud of this new introduction and promoted their pressed felt-faced doll line quite heavily. The advertising description for these dolls read in part... “To continue the tradition of our highly popular Steiff dolls we are now offering a new doll, perfectly manufactured and with beautiful expression. No head seam and made of pressed felt with glass eyes, the hair is made of mohair, woven into the head and styled to perfection. Underwear and outerwear are modeled after children’s outfits and manufactured very

carefully, using only the best of materials. Again, the dolls can be dressed and undressed. The body is made of high quality felt with dangling arms and jointed legs that enable the doll to stand or sit down. Height: 35 cm (14 inches). With voice. Sold in individual box.” These pressed felt-faced dolls were also the “stars” of much of Steiff’s printed advertising materials in the late 1930’s. “Dorus,” the little Dutch boy, is proudly featured on the cover of the company’s April, 1939 brochure cover, and then again on the back of the company’s July, 1939 brochure. In both shots he is happily pulling along a Steiff tiger and young lion on wheels. Many of the doll models are also shown throughout the interior pages of the catalog as well, playfully interacting with each other and the other animals on offer. The center spread of the July, 1939 catalog is an absolutely joyous photograph of 13 pressed felt-faced dolls watching a series of animals debark from a Noah’s ark looking ship. Steiff’s pressed felt-faced dolls made a very brief post World War II appearance from 1949 to 1950. About 8 models were produced; only girls were manufactured and only in 35 cm. These were almost identical in quality to those produced pre-war; it is suspected in some cases that some of the post war models were actually produced in the early 1940’s but branded and distributed once the factory opened for toy production again in the late 1940’s. Today, Steiff’s pressed felt-faced dolls are very hard to find on the secondary market, as many were lost to time and play. I only have two in my personal collection; a sweet girl in a red-checkered dress named “Rosl,” and a mystery girl in a red calico dress that I have named “Erika” after my German grandmother. Many Steiff doll collectors – including myself feel that these felt-faced dolls were the last great doll pattern designed and produced by Steiff. If that is true, then it is safe to say the company ended their doll reign on a very high note indeed.

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Old Paris China

A child’s coffee set, given to me for my twenty-third birthday.

y mother gave me my first set of Old Paris China for my twenty-third birthday and it has always been very precious to me. She bought it from Mrs. Edith Withington-Kyle in Upper Hillsboro, New Hampshire. It is an absolutely charming child’s coffee service hand painted with blue bands and garlands of pink and blue flowers. Maybe it had been a birthday present to a lucky child 150 years ago. My mother and I shared a love of old porcelain. At that time I had no idea what the fine hand painted unmarked china was. Some of my antique dealer friends showed me examples of china they called Old Paris. It was always high quality, very white, hand painted porcelain which was unmarked. When I was looking for dolls in France, dealers would show me charming doll-sized china sets which they referred to as Vieux Paris. Some people may discount china that is not marked, but like all things, experience will allow you to recognize quality and enable you to spot what others might overlook.

Nineteenth century Sevres full-sized vanity set

A couple of years ago, I was trying to find out more about the production of Vieux Paris porcelain in Paris. I found that in France it is not old enough to be very collectable since everyone’s grandmother has it in her cupboard. They are more interested in the older soft paste porcelain. I went off to the Museum at the Sevres Factory and it was amazing. In the 1600’s the fabulous hard paste china started to be imported from China. Previously in Europe they had clay pottery and what was known as soft paste porcelain. The clay and the soft paste porcelain are both fragile. The clay chips easily and the delicate soft paste porcelain will break if it is handled. So imagine you are a nobleman serving a large party, probably you would lose pieces of china every time you used them. The hard paste could stand washing and handling without breaking so easily because it is fired to a much higher temperature. The imported Chinese china was hugely expensive and highly taxed as a luxury. The Europeans were eager to discover the secret of this porcelain and make it themselves.

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Vieux Paris Doll’s Vanity set living happily in a case with the Huret dolls. Below, Vieux Paris doll’s vanity set in original box with label from Paris shop.

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Meissen in Germany was the first company to start producing real hard paste china. The French were anxious to produce their own china. Kaolin which is the clay that can produce this high fired china was found near the town of Limoges. Soon after, production began in Vincennes, but the company was taken over by the Louis XV and moved to Sevres. There was a very high demand for the new hard paste china, but you had to apply to the king to purchase a set. Only people who were aristocrats were allowed to buy the china. Since Marie Antoinette was a member of the Royal family, she was allowed to start her own business and she was a little more lenient about who could purchase her china. While the king refused to allow commoners to buy china, he paid his workers a pittance if he remembered to pay them at all. The French Revolution saw the end of the old royal privileges and restrictions. There was an explosion of small manufacturers around Paris. Many of the artisans had worked at Sevres and you can see the Sevres influence in their work. White porcelain blank china was made in Limoges and even Sevres. There were probably other small manufacturers. Names such as Dihl, Nast, Dagoty, Neppel Eduard Honore Denuelle, Clauss and Jacob Petit were all associated with Vieux Paris China. Seventy percent of this china was unmarked. The new china companies became quite successful, made by the bourqeoisie for the bourqeoisie. By the late nineteenth-century technology changed and these small companies making hand painted china had died out. Old Paris China would have been sold in elegant Parisian shops with only the shop label to identify it. It is always hand painted, so small production of uniquely styled china was more the rule than today’s large production of identical transfer patterned china. There were many styles of china popular in the nineteenth century continued on page 56

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Doll sized coffee service for 6 $350 Child’s dinner service $650 Greek Key coffee set $150 Child’s tea set $450 Doll sized vanity set $350 Larger scale vanity set - has a couple of flaws $250

7. Tiny Chinoiserie style tea set $150 8. Unpainted tiny tea set - tiny chip under one saucer $195. 9. Blue tea service in box. One repair not noticeable. $395 10. Blue handled Coffee Service. One saucer reglued. $150 11. Wonderful full sized dessert set from Paris, 12 dessert dishes, a cake plate and a fruit bowl $450

Mrs. Ernestine Stéphanie Jumeau, “Behind every great man there is a woman.” “Women polish members, they are the true tutors of good taste, the instigators of all devotions. The man who cherishes them is rarely a barbarian.”

Legouvé Gabriel Marie, 1764-1812

“The woman is the future of the man.”

Louis Aragon, French poet, 1897-1982

1885 Announcement of the Jumeau Bébé 32

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oday I wish to write about the heart of the famous Jumeau company: notably Ernestine Stéphanie Jumeau, the charming wife of Emile Louis Jumeau. All would agree that the Bébé Jumeau excelled in the category of the 19th century luxury toys, being regarded as the “National Toy” for its excellence. We admire Emile Jumeau for his vision, yet we must not overlook the crowning achievement of the Bébé Jumeau … the magnificence of its costumes. And with this intention, particular qualities were required and only one woman was the incarnation. One can say “do not judge a book by its cover”; in French we say, “l’habit ne fait pas le moine” (the gown make not the monk) which is certainly true, but the costume makes the doll. Without it the doll is only a material assembly and its expression and quality forms what I would like to call, its “DNA”, its personality, allowing us to recognize a Jumeau among all the other makers. Here, in this human microcosm the fact of costuming is capital. The quality and the style of clothing will decide the social layer in which this object will be placed. In our society clothing often determines “status” and the poupées and later the articulated bébés became models of elegance and style. On this subject let us read a small passage of the poem “Poetic Industry” which appeared in 1885 in the magazine La Poupée Modèle and related to the Bébé Jumeau: “… Adorned chemise simply, he [the Bébé] is Superb, gracious, and shining and perfect; But he became prettier when of its costumes; Mrs Jumeau decided to work, One owes him entirely, these marvelous toys Who allure initially the spirit and the eyes: And which, in the Universe, dispatched in great number, Until - beyond seas can carry their shade And, their clothing copied; but grown, Give some talent to the tailors of the country. Very often, indeed, on the remote shores It is the Bébé Jumeau who dictates the fashion, And which provides the plan of a complete clothing. What resembles is good, which try to, is ugly… “

Empress of the Bébé Jumeau Fashion by François and Danielle Theimer

Advertising in 1889 Le Figaro magazine illustrating Madame Jumeau dresses.

Published in 1885 in La Poupée Modèle, this describes in glowing terms the superiority of the Jumeau bébé.

To supplement this image it is necessary to explain and understand the talent and personality of our heroine Ernestine Jumeau. An excerpt from a small booklet named “Bébé Jumeau at the Exhibition” from 1885 quotes her as saying: “…. The workshops in Paris are filled with busy and educated people expert in the art of the cut and the seam, so much, so that, often, my beautiful dresses are used as models for the mothers and little girls…” Ernestine Stéphanie Ducruix, daughter of a rich family of Parisian wine merchants, was 22 years old in 1874 when she married the extravagant and vivacious Emile Louis Jumeau who was 31. Emile Louis was carefree and immature, devouring life, going from conquest to conquest whereas Ernestine was a thoughtful romantic fond of daydream and contemplation. Initially encouraged and supported by his fatherin-law, Pierre François Jumeau, for whom Ernestine reminded him of his late wife, she adapted very Antique DOLL Collector

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Box label identifying the special Jumeau chemise.

quickly, preserving her independence, and showing a true perspicacity in this artistic and intellectual world of the family business in which she found her niche. Perfectionist, persevering and very organized, she took up her post of “Director of the clothing department of the poupées and bébés”. She had under her orders a large staff comprised of linen maids, gantières, dressmakers experienced and “little hands,” which she directed with flexibility and authority, always attentive with innovation and assessing the quality of the well done job. Her clearness and her modernity were the key elements of the success of the company in regard to the bébés clothing. The Jumeau company, thus from the onset, adhered to a tradition of perfection making it possible to win multiple rewards. Ernestine very quickly managed not only to overcome her impetuous husband, but she obtained from him an admiration which never failed. Thanks to her, the image of the Bébé Jumeau with its bright colors and daring and modern cuts, became the symbol and the ambassador of French savoir-faire without any rival. During the golden age of the bébé (1875 to 1890), Ernestine Jumeau reigned over her sewing shops, much like a queen over her subjects, ruling with kindness without any despotism, stopping only for short times for the births of her three daughters. Several years earlier another exceptional woman, Adelaide Huret, had initiated a major change: the poupée was detached from its adult shape to become a reflection of a child. Children’s fashion which for so long was a miniature reproduction of adult fashion, gradually 34

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became emancipated and became what we call enfantine or child fashion. When the articulated bébé became the new modern toy, dethroning the poupée, its wardrobe required a renewal of imagination for the dressmakers. It opened a new world, an eldorado which Ernestine Jumeau easily conquered. Her husband granted a confidence without limits to her, respecting the talent and grace of his wife’s achievements. Some excerpts of the writings of the time give us a more precise idea of these talents: “… the bébés wears the most various costumes. I admired Marquis Louis XV, pleasant Watteau shepherdesses, spruce maidservants, and also the children dressed in the latest fashion of tomorrow, because here one does not follow Fashion, one precedes it, one creates.” “We are transported in a country were King Chiffon controls by agitating his sceptre curlicue. The direction of this state belongs to Mrs. Jumeau, who brings her perfect elegance, her indisputable good taste and her science of beauty. Every morning she receives the workers who come to present her new models of dresses and hats. These workers with fairy fingers achieve wonders. Many children of millionaires do not have costumes any more beautiful than those which dressed the Bébé Jumeau. The colors are laid out in breathtaking ranges: silks, satins, velvets, invaluable laces marry agreeably, forming here charming tumbles, gracious statements, and especially, especially forming a perfect unit… “ “… I saw dresses having cost eight work days for a dressmaker; the most worked dance dress did not require any more. I went into ecstasies in the presence of charming costumes, of marvelous hats of form and taste…”

“… the dressmakers (couturières) work in their homes, except for some who are attached to the company. They create a model, submit it to Mrs. Jumeau, and if it is appropriate it is declared irreproachable, and they receive the order to make a certain number of costumes.” “More than three hundred new models are made every year; you see that the bébés are not exposed to being dressed in a similar way. Moreover, many other companies do not fear to copy the costumes of the Jumeau company, and to dress their dolls in similar fashion, thus trying to create a confusion, which, by misfortune for them, never occurs. The false Bébé Jumeau is distinguished from the real one by a simple glance… “(from “Note on the Manufacturing of the Bébés Jumeau” 1885.) Antique DOLL Collector

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I would like to share an excerpt of a long letter relating to Ernestine Jumeau, written by her daughter and read by her granddaughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Grenier, at the 4th World for Doll Collectors held in Paris and Lyon in 1994: “… sharp brown eyes, speaking always with humour, with much wisdom, incomparable elegance, she hid many other qualities. Early to rise, she left early each day in the horse-drawn carriage for the factory of Montreuil. Along the way she prepared the orders in Lyon for the silk trade of the dresses, in Limoges for the leather of the shoes, the work of the linen maids. She inspected the doll trunks with their trousseaux intended for the Court of England, Russia and others – all that without neglecting her relationship with the workers. “These women are the holy ones” she told me, a long time after …” When competition became more severe, in particular from the German dollmakers, and after the lawsuit with former employee Anatole Danel, it became necessary to re-examine their sales strategy in order to gain a broader foothold in the market. Committed, Ernestine had the clever idea to transform the chemise of the Bébé Jumeau into a dress. Poupées and bébés were sold “in chemise” in the least expensive categories and each manufacturer equipped his poupées or bébés with a personalized chemise; the customer could buy the additional dresses or the trousseau of his choice in one of the hundred specialized doll stores of Paris. Having a close exclusive contact with a Lyons fabric manufacturer Ernestine ordered a printed fabric in small flowers, in red and also in blue (blue flowers for the blue eyes and red flowers for the brown eyes). This fabric was then worked with care and elegance, becoming a “dressy chemise,” furnished with a broad goffered collar with fine lace. A belt onto which the label “Bébé Jumeau” in gold lettering on red silk was a crowning touch worthy of the Bébé Jumeau. Ernestine after having maturely reflected, with a relevance worthy of admiration, thus gave up satin, silk and velvet, but outlined a new inimitable seal for the Bébé Jumeau. This absolutely brilliant idea largely contributed to support the company in these difficult times all while maintaining a style and the standing of this product. Ernestine Stéphanie had not only the unwavering support of her husband, she was an ideal partner and the heart of the Jumeau company.

Lottery card with a Jumeau dressed in one of Ernestine Jumeau’s creations. Daughters of Ernestine dressed in the Jumeau style.

Editor’s Note: Francois and Danielle Theimer are currently are working on a new work which reports the complete history of the articulated Bébé to be published at the end of 2016.

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The Crocheted Critters of Carl Horn Nachf and Hertwig and Company

by Sharon Hope Weintraub

n the November 2005 issue of this magazine, my article, “Tiny Treasures and Miniature Marvels,” discussed the diminutive all-bisque dolls dressed in elaborately crocheted costumes by the German companies of Carl Horn Nachf and Hertwig and Company. But the tiny treasures produced by these two companies were not limited to just human figures. With creativity and crochet, these companies turned tiny dolls into a marvelous miniature menagerie. Above, a 1928 advertisement for Carl Horn Nachf. Among the dolls in detailed crocheted clothing are a tiny teddy bear and a petite puppy. Horn advertised toy soldiers as early as 1906, but by 1918, it offered “miniature dolls, dolls in national costumes, Lilliput animals.” Right, resembling the Lilliput puppy in the Horn ad, this canine seems bit confounded by how to fetch such sizable sticks, which are really nothing more than toothpicks. With black bead eyes and an embroidered nose and mouth nose, this appealing pup is all white, except for his black ears and tail, and he sports bright blue bow at his neck. Underneath are the bisque torso and limbs of a doll, wired at the hips and shoulders. He is just 1.5 inches long from nose tip to tail.

1928 advertisement for Carl Horn Nachf.

Dog attributed to Carl Horn Nachf. 1.5 inches long from nose tip to tail. Crochet over bisque doll torso and limbs.

Two teddy bears attributed to Carl Horn Nachf. Approximately 1.5 inches tall. Crochet over all-bisque doll.

Close up of head of Horn bear, showing doll underneath.

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These two teddy bears a resemblance to the bruin in the Horn ad. Posing among their more colorful and edible cousins, these bears, one brown and one beige, are approximately 1.5 inches tall when their legs are extended. However, the tight and fine crochet limits the flexibility of the little bisque doll underneath, despite the wire joints at the hips and shoulders. I was able to carefully peek under the head of the beige bear, exposing the head of the bisque doll underneath. It appears the doll was left all white. That certainly makes logical and thrifty sense; why go through the time and expense of decorating a doll who is going to be completely covered by crochet?

This petite pachyderm posing with peanuts is certainly anything but jumbo, as he is just one inch from trunk to tail. But despite his extremely small size, he is amazingly detailed, with embroidered black eyes and red lips, tiny white crocheted tusks on each side of his curled truck, large round ears, and a trailing tail. Like the dog, underneath are the bisque torso and limbs of a disguised doll. Cats love to play with yarn, but the itty-bitty kitty below would have a difficult time batting at even the smallest ball of thread. Posed on the end of a knitting needle, this pee-wee pussycat is just 1.25 inches long from nose to rump, not counting her long crocheted tail. The eyes, nose, and mouth are all embroidered with fine thread. Like the elephant and dog, underneath are the body and limbs of an all-bisque doll.

Elephant attributed to Carl Horn Nachf. 1 inch long. Crochet over all-bisque doll torso and limbs.

Cat attributed to Carl Horn Nachf. 1.25 inches long. Crochet over all-bisque doll torso and limbs.

As the reader may have noted by now, when discussing the dog, elephant, and cat, I refer only to a doll’s body beneath the crochet covering. All these animals have a very odd anomaly, with the forelegs significantly longer than the rear, as can seen in the comparison of the puppy and pachyderm. Even odder, careful probing with a pin indicates that there is no doll’s head under each animal’s, and it appears that their crochet craniums were made separately and stitched on. Cutting away the crochet would be the only way to truly discover what is underneath and no collector would want to annihilate one of these adorable animals. However, looking at a typical Horn doll, it is clear the arms are shorter than the legs. My theory is that Horn apparently used a headless doll for these three animals, turning the doll upside down to make its legs the animal’s forelimbs. Perhaps this was an economical way to recycle damaged dolls? Doll attributed to Carl Horn Nachf. 1.25 inches tall. All-bisque, wire jointed at shoulders and hips. Original crochet dress.

Dog and Elephant, showing longer front legs.

Puss in Boots, armed with a straight pin sword, is dashing in his crocheted cape. His bisque lower legs were left bare and painted black to represent his eponymous footwear. Puss’ proud face is delineated in detailed embroidery, with wee whiskers on each side of his muzzle. This cat cavalier is just barely 1.5 inches tall. Like the teddies, he is a complete all-bisque doll is covered by crochet.

Puss in Boots attributed to Carl Horn Nachf. 1.5 inches tall. Crochet over all-bisque doll.

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This smallest of snowmen is just chillin’ among a cluster of ice cubes. Of tight, fine crochet, he is 1.75 inches tall. There appears to be no doll underneath, as his conical torso is empty and can be folded flat. I have included him because he so closely resembles other Horn creations. Samy Odin, in his delightful online article for Doll Shops United entitled “French Lilliputians and German Miniature Dolls,” pictures a diminutive donkey and tiny flock of chickens by Horn, noting that these animals appear to be entirely of crochet.

Snowman attributed to Carl Horn Nachf. 1.75 inches tall. Crochet.

Two more teddies are pictured, posing with their candy cousins. However, these bitty bears are by Hertwig and Company. Unlike the teddies by Horn with prominent muzzles, these bruins have flat faces. The thread used for the crochet is thicker and the crochet is not as tight. There is an entire all-bisque doll underneath, wire-jointed at the hips and shoulders; peeking though the looser crochet, the underlying doll appears to be of pinkish precolored bisque. Each bear is just over 1.5 inches tall. An ad from a Hertwig catalogue shows a similar bear advertised under “Gehäkelte Puppen” (crocheted dolls) as “drahtvollgelling” (fully wire jointed). Two teddy bears attributed to Hertwig and Company. 1.625 inches tall. Crochet over all-bisque doll.

In a 1927 advertisement, Horn stated that it had “an extensive collection of assorted dressed dolls measuring from 1.25 to 3.5 inches high, in attractive finish and best quality,” offering a “well assorted sample collection of 120” of their dolls for $10. With such a vast variety, what sort of zoological miniature marvels are still waiting to be discovered by lucky collectors? Bibliography Cieslik, Jurgen and Maryanne. German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939. Cumberland, Maryland: Hobby House Press, 1985. Odin, Samy. French Lilliputians and German Miniature Dolls. http://www.dollshopsunited. com/articles/lilput4.pdf Theriaults, Florence. Hertwig and Company Archives: 1890 to 1937. Hong Kong, China: Gold Horse Publications 2000.

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American Women Dream in Cloth: Cottage Industry 1840-1930 - Part II Photographed at the 2015 UFDC National Convention

The Alabama Indestructible Doll or, Alabama Baby, was made by Ella Gaunt Smith starting in about 1899. Her husband built her a little factory behind their home and with 12 workers she began to produce her hand made dolls commercially. The dolls were shown in the 1904 St. Louis World Exposition. Mrs. Smith received a first patent in 1905. The doll is called Indestructible because the head, neck and bust were molded in plaster and then covered with cloth. A stick placed in the center of the head and extending into the torso helped support the heavy head. Ears were originally applied separately. The cloth body and head were stuffed with cotton through the top of the head, which was closed with a circular crown at the top. The arms usually had mitten shaped hands with fingers indicated by stitching. A few of the earliest dolls have separate fingers. The legs are nicely shaped. They may have bare feet, but most have painted low boots, or slippers painted in blue, brown or pink. Most of the dolls have painted hair, but they were also sold with wigs. They were made in black or white, as girls, boys or babies. They were advertised as made in 12”, 14”, 18”, 21”, 23”, and 26” sizes. A 36” size could be special ordered. A few of these dolls have been found in 8” and 10” sizes. Dolls were sold in a variety of outfits ranging from a simple teddy to a fancy lawn dress with lace. Babies had a long dress with lace trim and bonnet. Boys wore overalls, a shirt and a hat. In 1924 Ella Smith took out a patent for a change in the structure of the dolls. The later dolls have ears molded as part of the head and do not have the circular crown. The factory closed in 1925. The Mother’s Congress Doll or Baby Stuart was made in Philadelphia from 1900 to 1911. It was designed and patented by Madge L. Meade. The dolls were made of unbleached muslin with lithographed faces, blond hair with a blue bow and shoes. They had jointed shoulders, hips and knees. The dolls are marked on their chests. The dolls range in size from 17” to 24”.

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Alabama Babies, 1899-1925 by Ella Smith.

Baby Stuart, Mother’s Congress Dolls, made by Madge L. Meade from 1900-1911

Sheppard Babies, also called Philadelphia Babies were sold in the Sheppard department store in Philadelphia around 1900.

The Philadelphia Baby was sold by the Sheppard Department Store in Philadelphia, in about 1900. Little is known about who made the painted stockinet dolls, which were made in 22” and, a seldom found, 18” size. The dolls were dressed by women who worked in Sheppard’s store. The faces and ears of these dolls are strongly molded with uniquely modeled eyelids. The heads, lower arms and legs up to the knees are oil painted with a thin coat that allows the stockinet texture to show. The dolls have light or dark hair and were made with brown or rarer blue eyes. The elbows are indicated by modeling, but there is no joint. The knees are sewn across so that they will bend. Slightly curved fingers and toes are shown with stitching and the thumbs are separate. A more complete description of the variety of facial details may be found in an article in the 2015 souvenir journal by Nancy Smith. Dorothy Klinghorn Wilson made her dolls in 1910. They are stockinet with heavily modeled and painted hair and painted features. Very little is known about these dolls other than the name of the maker. Anne Maxwell of Bayside, on Long Island, New York patented her design for a rag doll in 1915. The facial features and shoes were drawn on the doll with ink. The front of the hair was colored on the head. Then a strip of cloth of the same color was sewn to the top of the head and ran down the back of the head to below the waist. This broad piece was cut into narrow strips from the end to the nape of the neck to represent long hair. The “hair” could be loose and flowing or divided and braided, giving the small owner the chance to style the hair.

Dorothy Klinghorn Wilson sold her dolls at the Boston Arts and Crafts Center 1900-1915.

Maxwell Dolls by Anne Maxwell, who patented her design for fabric hair in 1915.

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Albritton Dolls made by Nina Bonner Albritton, 1915-1917.

Rollinson Dolls by Gertrude Rollinson, 1916-1926.

Albritton Dolls - Nina Bonner Albritton (1881-1975) was an artist, teacher and doll maker. Her hand-painted cotton stuffed dolls were made in Clarksville, TN from 1915 to 1917 and sold primarily in the southern states. Ms. Albritton alone cut, sewed, painted and dressed each doll. The dolls were made in two sizes, 18 and 24 inches. Although her dolls are unmarked, they can be easily identified by the unique joining of the dolls’ legs. Rollinson Dolls were designed and made by Gertrude Rollinson from 1916 to 1929 in Holyoke, Massachusetts. At first the dolls were made completely by her. Soon they were manufactured by the small Utley Company. Gertrude Rollinson again made the dolls herself when Utley closed. The oil painted stockinet dolls were made as boys, girls or babies. The babies are very similar to the Chase dolls. Their hands don’t have the curved fingers that Chase dolls have and the eyes and lashes have different paint details. As German bisque dollies became unavailable during World

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War I, Gertrude Rollinson designed dolls with faces similar to the popular German dolls. These dolls were painted with open/closed mouths. Some had painted teeth. They also came with wigs. The variety of these dolls makes them quite interesting to study. The Four Tebbetts sisters made their cute dolls in the 1920s. The ladies were known for their needlework. The family originally lived in Harrodsburgh, Kentucky where Mary, the oldest sister was born in 1877. The family moved to Pittsburgh, Pa. where Elizabeth, Marian and Ruth were born. When their parents died in 1920 and 1921 the sisters began designing and making cloth dolls to support themselves. Although they had two brothers, the family home was left to Mary. Their earliest baby doll had detailed facial painting, a dress and bonnet, but no indication of a real body. The 6 ½” Sweet Petiekins had a needle sculpted face with printed features, an attached bonnet or hat, a body that was a stuffed romper and flat, folded tape for arms and legs. The patents for these earlier dolls contain no information about their construction. Little Sister’s 1925 patent application does contain information on the head construction of the doll. This doll has a complete body with needle sculpted arms and legs. She seems to have been quite popular with painted facial detail and a human hair wig. She was 18” to 19” long. In the early 1950s the sisters moved to Kent, CT. There they opened “The Misses Tebbetts Needlepoint Shop” where they sold handbags, seat covers and other needlepoint work. They were chosen to design and make a needlepoint rug for the National Cathedral and went on to make over 100 seat covers, kneelers and smaller rugs for the cathedral.

Kamkins, c. 1920’s-1930’s, by Louise Kampes.

Kamkins Dolls were designed and made by Louise R. Kampes who was born of immigrant parents in 1874 in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania. It is thought that she began experimenting in doll making there. She moved to Atlantic City in 1918 and applied for a patent for the process of making her mask face cloth doll in 1919. The patent was granted on November 2, 1920. Even before the patent was granted an article in Playthings Magazine featured her dolls and their fashionable but realistic clothing. A small photograph shows the dolls with painted or wigged hair playing on a lawn. These were expensive dolls, up to $10 each depending on the outfit. Her dolls quickly became popular with wealthier visitors to the resort town. In spite of their popularity, the doll maker was not listed in the Atlantic City Business Directory in the early 1920s because the directory clearly stated that it listed only male business owners and the widows of men whose businesses had been previously listed. Louise had a workshop and store on Central Pier as well as a shop on the boardwalk. She cut out pieces to make complete outfits, tied them in bundles and sent the bundles to women who sewed the outfits at home and returned the completed outfits to the shop where they were paid. The clothing designs changed with the seasons and with the fashions. They are simple in design, beautifully sewn with nice detail work. Visitors to Atlantic City frequently bought new outfits for their child’s doll with each return visit. The dolls were boys, girls and seldom found, babies. Earliest dolls were completely oil painted and had strips of human hair sewn directly to the scalp. By 1922 the dolls came with flesh colored heavy cotton bodies and mohair wigs. The depression didn’t seem to affect Atlantic City at first, but by 1932 it had hit hard and Louise Kampes stopped selling her dolls and worked repairing dolls instead. A small group of businessmen bought her equipment and tried to set up a company in New York City, using the Kampes name in 1934. The company did not succeed. Madame Alexander brought out a similarly designed doll that same year. It was less expensive to produce and did not have the fine wardrobes. It lasted for about two or three years.

The Alexander Doll Company started as a cottage industry with the four Alexander sisters making cloth dolls and animals in their home. The exact date of the switch to industrial production is unknown. We have included the earliest Amer – Tot, which has a cloth-covered head in the Kamkins style. This early example on the left is unmarked. However one can feel the composition shoulder plate under the cloth of the body. The Alexander marked Amer-Tot girl next to him has a cheaper to produce, flocked composition head with an identical shoulder plate which is placed on the outside of the cloth body. Alexander dolls continue to be made today. It was the last big company to make the entire doll in the United States. In the last few years much of the work has been shifted to China.

Madame Alexander Amer-Tot Dolls, 1934-1937. They were similar in design to the Kamkins doll.

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Abigail Log Cabin Doll by Portia Sperry, c. 1932-1950

Raggedy Ann made by Myrtle Gruelle, wife of Johnny Gruelle.

Abigail and Nancy Hanks were designed by Portia Howe Sperry, in the village of Nashville, in Brown County, Indiana. The Sperry family moved there when Portiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband lost his job in the Great Depression. The county had a flourishing artist colony. Portia got a job in a gift shop and quickly turned it into a shop featuring the crafts of the local artists. She decided to make a doll that could be a companion and a teaching tool. She made Abigail out of muslin stuffed with soft washable wool. She used buttons and ties on the clothes and oil cloth shoes. She made the hair of cloth and cut the cloth below the head in strips so that it could be braided like the Maxwell doll. Her bangs were yarn. The doll has a flat face with a chin and ears formed with darts. A local artist, Carolyn Griffith designed and painted the faces. Local women sewed the clothes and made the doll a portmanteau out of Quaker Oat boxes covered with wallpaper to carry the doll and anything precious she acquired. Abigail was dressed as a pioneer child. The doll sold well and was even carried by Marshall Fields. Portia Sperry created a smaller rag doll, which she named Nancy Hanks to inspire children to find out about the real Nancy Hanks and her son, Abraham Lincoln. In the mid 1930s Portia wrote a book about the adventures of Susan Calvert and her doll, Abigail, who traveled to Indiana in1830. The book contained a good deal of history and was used in Indiana public schools in the fourth grade history classes. Two dolls that made the leap from Cottage Industry to factory production. Johnny Gruelle designed Raggedy Ann on an old doll his mother had owned. When he wrote the first Raggedy Ann Stories in 1914, the Volland Publishing Company asked for a doll to go with the books. His wife, Myrtle, and the other family members made the first dolls. They became so popular that the Gruelle family could not keep up with demand. Johnny Gruelle patented the designs of Raggedy Ann and her companion Raggedy Andy and copyrighted their names. A licensing agreement was made between 46

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Gruelle and the Volland Company, which made the dolls from 1918 to 1934. After Volland went out of business a succession of companies have made these classic American dolls continuously to the present day. Dorothy Heizer studied art, portraiture and sculpture at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She began making dolls in the 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s using a copper wire skeletal armature to enable posing. The form was padded and covered in fine crepe. Exquisite needle-sculpting and fine painting of features produced lifelike representations of the human form.

Left Pretty Miss Penelope by Dorothy Heizer, made from a kit advertised in Modern Priscilla magazine, September 1923

Maggie Bessie Dolls by Margaret and Elizabeth Pfohl, 1890’s-1940’s.

Edith Flack Ackley doll, c. late 1920’s-30’s

Maggie Bessie dolls were made by the sisters Margaret Gertrude Pohl (Maggie) and Caroline Elizabeth Pohl (Bessie), Moravians from Old Salem, North Carolina. They began making dolls the 1890’s and later refined their pattern and painting techniques to produce the dolls we know as Maggie Bessie dolls. The doll faces were primed with white house paint and then sanded before the features were added in oils. The sisters made their sweet-faced dolls into the 1940’s. Edith Flack Ackley produced doll kits for Woman’s Home Companion beginning in 1934. The doll pattern was stamped on unbleached muslin, along with instructions and patterns for making the doll’s clothing. Features were embroidered and the hair was made of yarn. Over the years she also wrote several children’s books. This paper relies heavily on Cloth Dolls From Ancient to Modern by Linda Edward, published by Schiffer Publishing Company in 1997. Other sources used are: Abby Cady an article by JennyLou Hamilton Schoelwer in Doll Reader June/July 1993 Abigail The Log Cabin Doll of Brown County by Sue Popp an article in Antique Doll Collector An article on Chase Dolls by Nancy A. Smith published in a United Federation of Doll Clubs Journal. An article on the Philadelphia or Sheppard Babies by Nancy A. Smith published in The UFDC 2015 Journal. An article: The Misses Tebbetts by Linda Edward published in Antique Doll Collector Ballinger: Bonnie Gamble: The Alabama Baby Indestructible Doll 1899 – 1932. 1997 Bradshaw, Marjorie A. The Doll House: The Story of the Chase Doll. 1988 Coleman: Dorothy, Elizabeth Ann and Evelyn Jane The Collectors Encyclopedia of Dolls, Volumes One and Two. Delaughter, Margo: Meet The Albrittons! An article published in Antique Doll Collector in February 2013. Parrish, Diane Doyle: The Story of the Columbian Dolls: How the Adams Sisters saved the Family Farm a family memoir. 2013. Business directories of Atlantic City from 1918 through 1932. Contributors to the 2015 UFDC Special Exhibit Linda Cantwell, Carol Corson, Margo Delaughter, Linda Edward, Jean Grout, Rebecca Hawkins, Sue Popp, Ivamarie Rideout, Tore Scelso, Nancy Smith, Agnes Sura, Rosalie Whyel

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Theriault’s: The Carabet Collection

ver the years there has been growing interest in Japanese dolls, largely the result of Alan Scott Pate, a noted Japanese doll scholar whose books and lectures at important doll events have shaped our knowledge and interest in this fascinating subject. The unique Japanese doll collection of Norman Carabet of California, sold by Theriault’s at their January auction, included outstanding examples of ningyö and, according to Alan Pate was only the second sale in history to offer the opportunity to select rarities gleaned from decades of informed collecting. A few of the highlights are shown here, for more prices visit theriaults.com or proxibid.com. Prices do not include the buyer’s premium.

15-inch all original wooden dolls, late 1700’s, representing figures from a Japanese drama, with original box, $37,000.

Wooden Imperial Couple, 18 inches, c. 1800, made for the imperial court, $35,000.

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An Imperial Nunnery Gosho, one of few examples known, 16 inches, carved wood, c. 1770, $35,000.

From the Meiji era, circa 1890, by Namikawa of Kyoto, 18 inches with triple jointed body articulation and six wigs, late 1800’s, $18,000.

Grand size sexed goshoningyö, early 1800’s, 17 inches, $27,000.

15-1/2” Bru Modele with a child Bru wood body and the original Bru metal attachment for the head sold for $19,200 at the recent Morphy auction featuring dolls, toys and advertising. The 8” Queen Anne type wooden, early nineteenth century, exceeded its presale estimate to bring $11,000. The 14” china with long china arms and legs with defined toes, believed to be a product of Royal Copenhagen, sold for $7,800. www.morphyauctions.com

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The Musée de la Poupée by Donna Kaonis

aris in the fall is sublime with dependable, mild temperatures and fewer tourists. On last year’s TLC tour we spent an entire week enjoying its never-ending delights…museums, the grand antique show “Antiquities Brocante,” flea markets, galleries, exhibitions, shopping and dining. Each of us received metro passes, and with plenty of time to explore on our own, many a bucket list was whittled down. As someone who would quake at the thought of a New York subway ride, riding the Metro was a delight – easy to understand, fast, clean and totally free of noxious odors! On our first full day we spent time at the Musée de la Poupée, one of the world’s few remaining doll museums and the only doll museum in Paris. Co-owner Samy Odin has authored many articles over the years for this magazine, yet I had never visited the museum. C’est incroyable! It was all I had hoped for and more.

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Our fearless tour leader Lynn Murray had arranged for two seminars at the museum. We divided into two groups, one attending a hands-on program led by Mary Claude Wagner who brought boxes of the most delectable doll clothing for us to examine and the second program led by Samy on dolls made by F.G. and sold under his mark as well as dolls made for other companies. During an intermission before the groups switched, I took the opportunity to take a few photos. It was fun to recognize many of the dolls that have graced the pages in 52

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continued from page 30 varying from Neoclassical, Rococo, Gothic to Renaissance revival. The china was mostly made full-sized for adult use, but many of these larger pieces were made in miniature for gifts to children. These miniature sets allow children to play the rituals surrounding food in our culture. A French dinner service is very elaborate, so a child can play at all the courses of an adult meal. The dessert set on top of page 57 was purchased in Paris. It is a beautiful set with its hand painted plates, fruit bowl and cake plate. The painting is signed EB. The flowers and the fruits are all hand painted with just a few repeats in the set of twelve. The two sets of china shown below came from different antique shops in Paris, but it is obvious by their painting that they were done by the same company. The dinner service is painted in an off center pattern which is perhaps a bit art nouveau while the tea service is more centered like the pattern.

Child-sized dinner service.

Child-sized tea service.

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A reticulated fruit basket which belonged to George Clymer, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a reticulated fruit basket from a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dinner service. In English and American culture, the tea party seems more important in childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play.

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Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vanity sets were sold for the Etrennes market in presentation boxes.

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Child-sized tea set with a F.G., perfect for tea with dolly.

A lovely doll-sized tea set makes afternoon tea so much nicer.

Tiny tea sets. The Chinoiserie set in green and gold leaf designs reflects the styles of the 1880â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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Small doll-size coffee set. Navy blue handles are unusual.

A Steiner waits for her guests to arrive for tea.

This vanity set is a little larger than most dollsized sets, perhaps scaled for the 20-30 inch dolls. The painting is very delicate and well done.

This is a tiny dollhouse-sized vanity set. The pitcher and bowl are 3.5 centimeters high. Even in this size the painting is remarkable.It will be put to good use when the dolls awake in the morning.

By the 1890â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, larger companies such as Haviland pushed out the small companies. The larger companies had switched from hand painting to the use of transfer patterns. This happened about the time that the international regulations about marking the source of the china became law. These pieces are almost never marked. You have to look at the color of the china which is very white, not blue white. You have to look closely to see the brush marks in the painting, not the tiny dots of transfer patterns. I enjoy creating vignettes for my dolls. Adding doll-sized china, furniture and accessories can change a static display into a delightful tableau that even non-collectors can appreciate. When you are at show and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find that special doll you are looking for, consider looking for doll-sized china to create a dolly-sized scene. I hope you all have fun hunting for this special china.

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10/24‑4/16/16. Switzerland. Parasols & Umbrellas‑from everyday object to work of art. Michel Heurtault’s museum pieces 1750‑1970 & latest creations. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. www.swmb.museum.

11/21‑2/14/16. Switzerland. Anton Mosimann’s Unique Collection of Cookbooks & Menu Cards. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. www.swmb.museum.

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5‑7 Des Moines, IA. Antique Show. Iowa State Fairgrounds. Kimberly Schilling. Melting Pot Productions, Inc. 712‑326‑9964. Kim.spectacular@gmail.com www.AntiqueSpectacular.com. 6 Leesburg, FL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Leesburg Community Ctr. Orange Blossom & Hills & Lakes Doll Collectors. Janelle Sundeen. 352‑728‑1832. 6 Port Angeles, WA. Doll Show. Vern Burton Center. Just Dolls of Washington. Dori Beachler. 360‑683‑1006. 6‑7 San Diego, CA. Miniature Show. Al Bahr Shriner’s Ctr. San Diego Miniature Crafters. 6 Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction. Sweetbriar. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com. 13 Fort Myers, FL. Doll Show. Araba Temple. The Cape Coral Doll Guild and Fort Myers Doll Club. Marilia. 239‑540‑8628. Sharon. 239‑267‑1483. magicofdolls@gmail.com. 13 New Braunfels, TX. Doll Show. New Braunfels Civic Ctr. Dorothy Meredith. 830‑606‑5868. dmeredith@dolldr.com. 19‑20 Germany. Steiff & Christmas‑Decoration Auction. Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GmbH. Gotz Seidel. 0049(0)6203‑13014 (F) 0049(0)6203‑17193. mail@spielzeugauktion.de. www.spielzeugauktion.de.

20 Largo, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Minnreg Building. St. Petersburg Doll Club. Ilene Delk. 727‑347‑7556. 20 Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Pasadena Elks Lodge. Forever Young Antique & Collectible Dolls. Sandy Kline. 818‑368‑4648. 21 Bellevue, WA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Red Lion Hotel. The Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206‑362‑8723. Pepins4@msn.com. 21 Tampa, FL. Teddy Bear Show. Crowne Plaza Westshore. Bright Star Teddy Bear Shows. Valerie Rogers. 502‑423‑7827. 26‑27 Charleston, SC. Rose Percy Event. Francis Marion Hotel. Deborah Jenkines. 706‑459‑4856. djenkines@aol.com. 27 Pensacola, FL. Doll & Toy Show. The Wright Place First Methodist Church. The Pensacola Doll Study Club. Jan Taghon. 850‑748‑3673. Hazel Spencer. 850‑944‑2183. 27 Punta Gorda, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Charlotte Harbor Events & Conference Ctr. Pt. Charlotte Doll Club. Merle Romer. 941‑286‑1446. 27 Richmond, VA. Doll Show. Richmond Raceway Complex. Capital Doll Club. Jackie Price. 804‑275‑0091. 28 Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Strongsville Holiday Inn. Gail Lemmon. 440‑396‑5386. Ceil Fassinger. 440‑477‑7174.

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Join us for our spring tour of the Thuringian and Erzgebirge regions of Germany, especially planned with the interests of toy, doll and Christmas collectors in mind!

After a most successful Fall tour to the Erzgebirge and Thuringian regions of Germany, a May 2016 tour is now planned. Everyone agreed, the Fall tour was so special because of the size, allowing it to be spontaneous and personal, and the museums I discovered where we were the first group of Americans to have visited. There will be antique buying opportunities along the way, in addition to spending the day shopping at the Puppenfestival antique markets in Neustadt and Sonneberg on May 5th, 2016.

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5 Asheville, NC. Doll Show. WNC Agricultural Center. www.AshevilleDollShow.com. 5 Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of Resurrection. Cameo Doll Club. Gwen Pogue. 619‑460‑4678. 5 Ft. Worth, TX. Doll & Toy Show. Riley Center at Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary. Kyle. 405‑810‑1010. 5 Melbourne, FL. Doll Show. The Heritage Isle Clubhouse. Florida Space Coast Doll Club. Kathy Gauler. 321‑537‑9316. 6 Tucson, AZ. Toy & Doll Show. Tucson Expo Center. Tucson Miniature Automobile Club. Tom Russell. 520‑323‑1848. 12 Columbia, SC. Model Train Show. National Guard Armory. South Carolina Trade Shows. Todd Pletcher. 843‑307‑8674. 12 El Paso, TX. Doll Show. Best Western Plus. Sun Country Doll Folks of El Paso. Janna Daniels. 915‑637‑3438. 12 Lakeland, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Lake Mirror Center. Tropical Doll Study Club. Suzanne Watkins. 863‑676‑8886. Diane Milla. 863‑644‑1144. 12‑13 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Bear Show. Puyallup Fairgrounds. Crossroads. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com. 12 Santa Barbara, CA. Doll Show. Earl Warren Showground. Santa Barbara Doll Club. Bonnie Dunlap. 805‑733‑1261. 13 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sherri’s Doll Show featuring Barbie Dolls. Sherri Gore. 310‑386‑4211. 13 Lansing, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Ctr. Sandy Johnson Barts. 269‑599‑1511. 13 Maquoketa, IA. Doll, Toy & Bear Show. Jackson County Fairgrounds. Eastern Iowa Doll Shows. Sherryl Newton. 319‑610‑3534.

17‑19 Houston, TX. Doll Convention. Marriott Hotel. Bay Area Doll Club of Texas. Becca Hisle. 281‑614‑0077. Beccah6@verizon.net. www.BayAreaDollClub.com. 18‑20 Cedar Falls, IA. Antiques & Collectibles Show. UNI‑Dome. Kimberly Schiling. Melting Pot Productions. 712‑326‑9964. kim@antiquespectacular.com. 18 Golden, CO. Doll Show. Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Table Mountain Treasures. Mary Ann. 303‑985‑2770. 19‑20 FRANCE. Fine French Dolls & Puppets Auction. Galerie De Chartres.+33(0)2 37 88 28 28 (F)+33(0)2 37 88 28 20. chartres@galeriedechartres.com. 19 Galesburg, IL. Doll & Toy Show. Sandburg Mall. West Central Illinois Doll Club. Jane Easterly. 309‑299‑0486. Jane_easterly@hotmail.com. 19 Glendale, CA. Doll Show. Glendale Civic Auditorium. Jewel City Doll Club. Dene Alcott. 818‑248‑4862. 19 Madison, WI. Doll Show. Alliant Energy Center. Madison Area Doll Club. Vicki. 608‑279‑5298. dollcoll@charter.net. Carol. 608‑212‑9832. Caroljones6@yahoo.com. 19‑20 Naples, FL. Marquis Auction. Grande Beach Resort. Theriault’s. 800‑638‑0422. info@theriaults.com. 19 Timonium, MD. Teddy Bear Show. Holiday Inn Hotel. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453. 19 Venice, FL. Doll Show. Woodmere Park. Venice Doll Club. Mary Falcone. 941‑312‑4562.

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2 Nashville, TN. Doll & Bear Show. The Inn At Opryland. Howard Knight. 802‑783‑8049. www. KnightShows.com/Knoxville. 2 Roseville, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com. info@crossroadsshows.com. 2 Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com. 3 Anaheim, CA. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831‑438‑5349.

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

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• 50 Select Exhibitors • Antique & Collectable Dolls • Toys • Teddy Bears • Miniatures • Accessories • Doll Stringing • Free Parking • Restaurant & Much More! Red Lion Bellevue Inn, 11211 Main St., Bellevue WA 98004 I-405 Exit 12 SE 8th St, West on SE 8th, Rt at 112th Inquires: Lisa Pepin 206-362-8723 pepins4@msn.com 2202 NE 171st ST, Shoreline, WA. 98155

3 Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. KCI Expo Center & Holiday Inn. Frasher’s Doll Auctions. 816‑625‑3786. (F) 816‑625‑6079. frasher@aol.com. 9 Des Moines, IA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Iowa State Fairgrounds. Colleen Holden. 515‑986‑1975. www.desmoinesdollshow.com. 9 Riverside, CA. Doll, Toy & Bear Show. Janet Goeske Senior Center. The Inland Empire Doll Club. Judy Day. 951‑264‑2732. 10 Dedham, MA. Doll, Bear & Folk Art Show. Holiday Inn. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. www.CollinsGifts.com. Calendar continued on page 64

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10 Toledo, OH. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Stranahan Great Hall. Sandra Kean Bullock. 734‑282‑0152. www.toledodollshow.com. 15 Portland, OR. BJD Event. Resin Rose BJD Expo. Airport Holiday Inn. Jamie Rist. 503‑887‑7728. 16 Austin, TX. Doll Show. Norris Centr. Joni Holland. 817‑929‑1691. 16‑17 Columbus, OH. Doll Show. Embassy Suites‑Airport. NADDA. Ed Kolibaba. 623‑266‑2926. 16 Holland, MI. Doll Show. Holland Civic Center. West Michigan Snowbabies, Muskegon Sand Doller Doll Clubs. Jill Sanders. 231‑780‑4544. jancidolls@gmail.com. 16 Morgantown, PA. Morgantown PA Paper Doll Luncheon. Holiday Inn. Linda Ocasio. 201‑602‑2902. 16 Ringgold, GA. Doll Show. The Colonnade. Chattanooga Doll Club. Jane Heavener. 706‑965‑6031. mjheavener@catt.com 17 Livonia, MI. Doll Show. Livonia Marriott Hotel. Grant‑a‑Wish Fund. Sherry Bonner. 248‑408‑1402. 17 Sturbridge, MA. Doll, Toy & Bear Show. The Sturbridge Host Hotel. Kimberly Kittredge. 860‑559‑5040. KSKittredge@yahoo.com. 19 Phoenix, AZ. Doll, Bears & Miniatures Show. Four Points Sheraton. Doll Dreamers Doll Club of Arizona. Lynn. 480‑888‑0672. Deb. 480‑857‑2405. 23 Mountlake Terrace, WA. Doll & Toy Show. The Nile Golf & Country Club. Joy Hill. 425‑712‑1575. 24 Cincinnati, OH. Doll Show. Sharonville Clarion Hotel. Queen City Beautiful Doll Club. Margies Schultz. 513‑207‑8409. 24 St. Charles, IL. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows. Diana Tabin. 847‑772‑6760. 27‑29 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. www.withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com. 30 Grapevine, TX. Doll Show. Metroplex Doll Club. Linda Crowsey. 409‑771‑6913. 30 Oklahoma City, OK. Doll & Toy Show. Oklahoma City Fairgrounds. Kyle Productions Unlimited. Kyle. 405‑810‑1010.

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Beautiful Schmitt - 16.5” Impressive and wistful, this doe eyed beauty is marked with shield and swords on head and body. Fantastic presence with deluxe ensemble. Please call for special terms and pricing!

Beautiful 25” E10J with sea-blue paper weight eyes, tender crème bisque and gentle coloring. Dressed in antique froth of pink and ecru sheer organza with rich pink satin embellishments and matching bonnet. Fabulous long tailed mohair wig. Antique leather shoes and undergarments. $8900~

French Fashion by Jumeau 17” Beauty marked 4 in all original two piece frock and bonnet that was destined for a Sunday stroll in the summer gardens. Gorgeous face with blue spiral threaded eyes, delicate painting of features. Beautiful bisque, sturdy kid body, antique leather boots. $4200~

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Adorable Early Kestner - Marked H, this early 19” alphabet Kestner is nothing short of adorable! A pre-cursor to the ever popular 143 mold, this darling has huge blue eyes and is wearing a velvet and silk festooned hat and coat that is priceless! Thick original mohair wig, antique leather shoes and perfect bisque and body and she is an A+! $1695~

The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

March 2016 Volume 19, Number 2

Doll Talk

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Morphy Auctions’ March Premier Toy Sales Event To Feature Outstanding Selections

Mark March 4-5 on your calendar! An outstanding collection of dolls and toys will be offered by Morphy Auctions of Denver, PA. An exceptional all original Queen Anne wooden graces our cover with many additional important lots sure to tempt collectors: Jumeaux, Brus, fine German bisque dolls, miniatures and doll-related lots.

The August 1941 issue of “Doll Talk,” the publication distributed by Kimport Dolls, is a chatty and informative look at earlier days of doll collecting.

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From the Hands of Little Ladies Bleuette’s Crochet & Knit Patterns

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1) Sweet All Original 12” Bye-Lo mint heirloom infant with signed body, perfect fingers and what a hand sewn embroidered gown! $295 2) 14” Early Mme Alexander Susie Q & Bobbie Q - adorable googly eyed 1938 pair sporting colorful spring outfits w/ labels - just $450 3) The Seven Day Babies - Mint set of 3” bisque infants each with their Original Pillow tagged with a day of the week! Each baby is different - plus remains of orig. box! Rare set! $750 4) Largest Size 20” Kaiser Baby - An impressive scarce Kammer & Reinhardt 100, ever so beautifully made! Original body and period ‘short suit’. Spectacular! $650 5) 22” All Original ‘Rosalinda’ fabulous brown bisque head 1920’s toddler with molded hair and 3 tufts of mohair tied w/bows, exceptional period Factory Clothes plus labelled box! $650 6) 9” Brown Bisque Gebr. Kuhnlenz ‘34’ - orig. fully jtd. body & wig plus wonderful pink picquet dress. $595. Factory Perfect Wigged Patsyette quality outfit includes bracelet and pretty color, no craze! $195 7) Rare Talking 18” Kestner ‘Daisy’ mint bisque, blue eyes, orig. pate, proper head/body markings, and a rare working pull cord crier to make this Daisy ever more special! $1800 8) Bluette’s Older Sister - Bluettes are scarce, but what’s more rare is her older 13.5” Big Sister ‘Rosette’. This one a finest quality bisque ‘Unis 301’ has blue sleep eyes, lashes, french HH wig, and proper head/body/feet markings. So rare! $1500 9) 10” J.D.K. 260 Toddler - Adorable big bow and tummy with antique bobbed hair and big round eyes! $450 Early Candy Container - wax head baby in a finely woven basket with glass eyes and hinged lid! Probably French. $295 10) 5.5” Heubach Child in Bunny Suit! Clever, mint and signed plus the lavender egg for candy! $250 11) Bunny Fur Bunny! Adorable hand held ball of Easter fur with wired ears, fluffy tail and original bow! $65 12) 21” Rare Brown Teenager factory fancy from wig to darling shoes wearing a precious pink tulle gown with hang tag - a love! $395 13) Very Rare Cabinet Heubach mold ‘9599’, wonderful 7.5” unlisted model with side part hair w/molded bow, closed mouth, special orig. body and clothes. Choice $650 14 -16) Super Rare Two-Face Child Most unusual double dolly faced child w/ glass eyes, one side blue, the other side brown. Specially constructed 2-sided garments, wig and bonnet! One of it’s kind! $1200

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19) Elaborate Parian with Decorated Plate - molded blouse with ruffled collar and glazed tie and hair comb; multiple intricate comb marks in her long dense hang curls; plus original body w/ porcelain limbs and fine old attire as well. $695 20) 11” all Original Gibson Girl - attired in 4 splendid tailored Edwardian layers, proper mint original body w/bisque limbs, minor hl around neck under blouse - no reglue, sleep eyes - just $595 21) 1850’s Fashionable China Lady - with gold Alice hairband, snood, copious brush marks. Her slender waisted lady body wears an exquisite Original Plum Silk Fashion Gown, with pleats, swags and train, rarely seen on a china. 20” tall. $895

18) Stately Gottschalk ‘ 1903 House ‘ w/ Original Papers - This handsome elaborate home, signed 1903, is an early ‘Blue Roof’ (old repaint) with exceptional brilliantly colored lithography in remarkable condition inside and out! Complete with original chimneys, glass windows w/curtains, four rooms w. 7” and 8” ceilings and interior doorways. It is accessible from each side. An architectural masterpiece with numerous features all in a manageable 10” by 20” by 22” size! $1795 5” Chamber Maid, original and mint $325… furnishings available for sale.

22) 10 Framed Victorian Die Cuts - 10” by 16” of mint antique German die cuts featuring a 10” child, one w/ doll, etc. $125 23) Dressing for Dinner - A formal couple, he is 7.5” in white tie and tails with handsome molded mustache - She is 7” with molded bust and jtd. arms in lavish gown and petticoats, The Perfect Couple! $495 24) English Wooden Hand Puppets - brilliant carving and coloring, great condition, original fresh costumes, each 18” long with provenance. $495 22

18) Splendid Gottschalk ‘ 1903 House ‘ - shown with access sides open. Original steps with planted flower pots too! (see other page) $1795 25) Important and Rare 30” Pre-1900 Columbian - Only very few of this very rare size were made and this one is signed, all original and painted by the hand of Emma Adams! Brilliant clean color with minor loss. No touch ups! As if new! and in such wonderful layers of 25 original clothes and shoes. Museum class! $5000

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26) Rare Labelled 31” Lerch Child - Stunning! and so impossible to find in this mint condition with the convex eyes and 1867 label. She has a great original body and ask about her wonderful heirloom layered clothes and heeled leather boots! A rare and remarkable American beauty. $2750

27) 15” Elusive Bebe Schmitt This sensuous ‘long face’ model has glimmering hazel paper weight eyes w/ shaded eyelids and soft brows plus an abundant and mint antique wig crowns her signed head. Her opulent brimmed chapeau with matching couture ensemble drape the rare Schmitt signed body. So important and so lovely… and possibly sold... please call. 27

28) Life Size 37.5” ‘Bebe Cosmopolite’ - Her lustrous satin bisque surrounds big endearing sleep eyes and dimpled chin. Framed by hip length French human hair ringlets, on chunky signed, excellent body; plus wonderful heirloom costume with those stylish red leather antique shoes. Full of life! $1650

29) 22” Pink Tint 1840’s Damenkoph China - elegant pressed china with refined ladylike features, in creamy glaze, 29 winged panels and coiled bun high in back of her long neck. So stately in her floor length black evening gown contrasting her lovely antique slender glazed arms. Stunning! $2250

30) 29.5” Kestner 164 Child - early Kestner artwork and deep modeling with soft feathered brows, rimmed deep blue sleep eyes with lashes, porcelain teeth and tender mouth are offset by her rich waist length French tresses; plus her signed original body wearing her soft pink fancy dress with lace tiers and pleated sash. Compelling. $795

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14” Bru Modele Bebe #0, perfect pale bisque, outstanding outlined bulging p/w eyes, luscious lashes, early mauve blush under brows & ant. Fr. lambs wool wig & orig. pate, gorgeous ant. Fr. aqua silk Bru dress & ant. Fr. aqua silk hat, ant. socks & “signed” EJ shoes w/rosettes, First Generation Bru face, RARE fully jointed Modele wooden body (including ankles). Most desirable & rarest Bru body. Tremendous presence is breathtaking!!! CALL FOR PRICE

7” Gebruder Heubach Pouty, glass eyes gorgeous peaches &cream bisque, orig. braided mohair wig & pate, orig. silk dress, orig. slip, undies, orig. leather shoes & orig. socks, ant. hat, On orig. five piece jointed compo. body. ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE & rare tiny size!!! $3900.

4.5” All Bisque S & H, perfect pale bisque, glass eyes, orig. braided mohair wig & orig. pate, all orig. silk plaid costume w/matching hat, orig. sip & undies, “swivel neck”, high blue stockings, orig. early “peg strung” all bisque body. GORGEOUS sweet face!!! Out of my collection!! $4675.

6.5” Kestner All Bisque Pouty, glass eyes, perfect bisque overall, “swivel neck”, orig. long braided mohair wig w/ orig. hair ribbon & pate vintage crocheted dress, w/multi strap boots, on perfect orig. Kestner all bisque early peg strung body. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL pouty face!!! $3800.

6” Gebruder Heubach All Bisque Coquette, fabulous bisque overall, 3 molded hair bows, deeply modeled hair, op/cl/mo w/2 molded teeth & side glancing painted eyes, darling dress made from ant. netted lace & ribbons, painted shoes w/molded bows. As cute as can be!!! GREAT!!!! $1450.

24” S & H #939 DEP, cl/mo, gorgeous bisque, huge bulging threaded p/w eyes, early “closed dome” magnificent ant. hand tied mohair wig, fabulous ant. frilly silk & lace dress, ant. Fr. furry hat & ant. leather shoes, on GREAT early orig. chunky str. wrist 8 ball body (old varnish on lower arms, not noticeable). Very early doll & a KNOCK OUT!!! $3275.

11.5” Cloth, made especially for 2015 UFDC, “A Dream Come True”, 66th Annual Convention held in Kansas City, named “Stella”, by Susan Fosnot & is a Ltd. Edition of 900, painted eyes, painted face & detailed hair, cotton dress, slip & matching undies w/silky boots. In perfect condition, never displayed, orig. bag, from non smoking environment!! Very well done & a GREAT collector’s item. $135.

5” All Bisque Bye-Lo Baby, “swivel neck”, bl. sl. eyes, perfect bisque overall, magnificent orig. lace & ribbon gown, matching bonnet, diaper & pink painted shoes, “signed” on back. An Absolute JEWEL!! $1250.

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n amazing and flawless Schmitt et Fils Bebe, 14” with skin wig over cork pate. straight waisted wood and composition body and wearing an exceptional antique costume, sold for $7,700 at Sweetbriar’s February 6 auction. www.sweetbriarauctions.com

The Tender Years (The Small of It All.)

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18” K * R 112 Elise. Fabulous modeling. Open/closed mouth. Two incised upper teeth. BR. mohair wig. Beautiful Bl. intaglio eyes. White adorned dress with pink silk ribbon and jewel at waist. Abundant undergarments. Antique straw/lace hat with old velvet flowers. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ELISE I HAVE EVER SEEN! CALL FOR PRICE. 303-850-7800.

4 1/2” All orig. all bisque mignonette. Wears rare factory installed gold bracelet. Early peg strung. Orig. dress of silk and velvet. Four strap/red boo-tines. Blonde mohair wig. Gorgeous br. glass eyes. Beautiful and rare. Was $ 3,175 Now $ 2,700

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E 8 J Jumeau. Fabulous face with excellent modeling. BL. PW. eyes. Dk. lashes. Early French chunky body. Applied ears/pierced. Orig. cork pate. Head coil intact. Lg. Lips. Red Jumeau earrings. ST. wrists. Jumeau shoes. Wears orig. burgundy colored silk dress with lots of undergarments. Elaborate French presentation hat. THIS DOLL HAS IT ALL! Was $ 8,100. Now $ 7,500.

17” Incised Jumeau. Chunky French body with SW. Mkd. Depose Jumeau with red tick marks. Creamy bisque with soft blushing. Dk. Bl. threaded PW eyes. Feathered brows and long lashes. Orig. wig. Luscious lips. Orig. Bl. silk/lace dress with block pleats. Matching bonnet. French leather shoes. Pearl earrings. One of the most beautiful incised I have ever seen. Was $ 7,650. Now $ 7,250 See me on RubyLane.com

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12” French Series Two Portrait Jumeau. Excellent modeling. Strong Bl. eyes. Blush under brows. Orig. luscious blonde with/lots of curls. Orig. pate. Head coil intact. Wears orig. pale blue dress with lace overlay. French presentation hat with feathers/ velvet ribbon and lace galore. Well priced. Was $ 7,550. Now $ 7,275.

17” Gerbruder Heubach 7246 pouty character. Has the beautiful pink bisque of all the Heubachs. Bl. sleep eyes. Lt. brunette H.H. wig. Long lashes. Excellent body finish. Wears white lawn and lace dress. Brunette wig is tied up in back with blue bow. A very sweet and special doll. Was $ 3,350. Now $ 2,875.

Morphy Auctions’ March Premier Toy Sales Event To Feature Outstanding Selections This two-day auction includes over 160 carefully curated lots of exceptional dolls, doll clothing and accessories, miniature and scaled furniture, and other fine doll-related collectibles.

pring is just around the corner, and so is Morphy Auctions’ March 4th 5th, 2016 Doll and Toy event! No item is more worthy of the royal treatment in this sales event than an exceptional all original Queen Anne doll. This 17” rarity is from circa 1720, and is unquestionably one of the finest wooden dolls of its type to come to market in memory. This remarkable example is preserved in a gilt glass case and is being sold with a charming period painting. She comes to life with glass eyes, rosy cheeks, red lips, and a human hair wig. Most interestingly, she has writing on her silk bodice. Her wardrobe and accessories include leather fingerless gloves trimmed in blue, several layers of clothing, a quilted underskirt, a lace trimmed hat, a pair of silk boots, as well as a perfectly scaled handkerchief and pincushion. The Morphy sale presents 19 worldclass examples of dolls by Jumeau in an irresistible array of sizes and presentations. Good things come in threes with this sale’s offering of First Series Portrait Jumeau Bebes. These pretty-as-a-picture dolls include a very attractive 15-1/2” Bebe with highly desirable almond cut eyes; a stunning 17” Bebe with tricolor glass eyes with extensive threading; and an exceptional 17” Bebe with unusually attractive, traditional Jumeau facial features.

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An exceptional all original Queen Anne is being sold with this period portrait. Below: First Series Portrait Jumeau Bebes.

Jumeau E.7 J. Bebe.

E.10 J. Jumeau Bebe w/Jumeau Box.

Other Jumeau highlights include a 15” Second Series Portrait Jumeau Bebe with exceptionally fine painted facial details and the appeal of a First Series Portrait example and a very attractive 16” Jumeau E.7 J. Bebe on a straightwristed marked body in excellent, original condition. A 22” Bebe marked Depose E.10 J. with fine bisque, brown paperweight eyes, and her original Jumeau box, is the whole package indeed. Collectors will undoubtedly say “oui” to this auction’s three Bru examples on offer, with the finest being a 16” Bebe with a Chevrot body and striking blue paperweight eyes. Other fine French dolls include a 21” wired-eyed Figure “C” Steiner Bebe with a playful smile and well defined ears and an unmarked, 18” kid-over-wood French fashion doll with cobalt blue eyes and finely painted facial features. Fine dolls from Germany are also well represented in this event. A 21” impressive Kestner child doll with an early bisque socket head marked “14” with sleeping eyes, is a dream come true. A seldom seen and practically life-sized 251/2” Heubach 8413 Character Baby with a smiling face and beautiful complexion is sure to garner interest. The 12‑1/2” rare, fully jointed turn of last century felt Steiff farmer doll has things buttoned up with his early and authentic felt outfit that is integral to his body. This farmer is quite the charmer and comes with a robust provenance – including having been discovered in the attic of an abandoned apartment building scheduled for demolition. This sale will put collectors in a playful mood with its great selections of doll related novelties, accessories, clothing, furniture, and other rarities. Poetry in motion describes a very rare Ives Blakeslee “Old Woman in the Shoe” rolling pull toy based on the Mother Goose nursery rhyme. Remarkably, it comes with eight of its original dolls,

2nd Series Portrait Jumeau Bebe.

Bru Jne 7 Bebe w/Chevrot body.

which is most unusual given these tiny characters were almost always lost to time. Also making a splash here are a number of German bisque bathing beauties, most notably a spectacular large-size standing bather on a pier. This looker has wonderful facial painting, as well as her original clothing and wig. Also of interest, a pair of 7” French paper mache dollhouse dolls with kid bodies and wooden lower limbs. This sale also offers fine selections of antique Christmas and holiday selections, nodders, automatons, candy containers, and Steiff and R. John Wright editions inspired by classic and traditional childhood icons.

Wired Eyed Figure “C” Steiner.

Kid over Wood French Fashion.

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Impressive Kestner Child Doll.

Heubach 8413 Character Baby.

Ives Blakeslee “Old Woman in the Shoe.”

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Large German Bisque Wigged Bathing Beauty.

According to Jay Lowe, Morphy Auctions’ Head of Doll Division, “My team and I are delighted to present these fine dolls and doll related items as part of Morphy’s upcoming early spring sales event. We aim to offer a great selection of the most desirable brands and makers, so that every collector can find something that calls to them. I am particularly drawn to this sale’s great range of Jumeau Bebes on offer. And the Queen Anne doll is in a class by itself. I am positive you will find a few new favorites as well!” About Morphy Auctions: Morphy Auctions is headquartered in Denver, Pennsylvania. The company also has an office in Las Vegas, Nevada. A full service auction house, the company presents over 30 premier auctions annually, as well as monthly discovery sales. Morphy’s team of specialists includes the nation’s finest and most recognized experts in popular collecting categories including advertising; firearms; fine automobiles, automobilia and petroliana; coin-operated machines; antiques, fine, and decorative art; dolls, bears, toys, and trains; cast iron; coins; marbles; and jewelry. Morphy Auctions is owned by President and Founder Dan Morphy, himself a lifelong and passionate collector of antiques, banks, and numerous other categories. Morphy’s has been in business since 2004 and has grown from two to over 65 employees in over a decade. Morphy Auctions is located at 2000 North Reading Road, Denver, PA 17517. We can be reached by phone at 717-3353435, by fax at 717-336-7115, and by email at info@morphyauctions.com. Morphy Auctions is open seven days a week from 9am to 4pm. For more information on Morphy’s, please visit www.MorphyAuctions.com or contact Jay Lowe, Department Head, Doll Division 717-335-3435. Jay.Lowe@morphyauctions.com

Pair French Paper Mache Doll House Twins.

Original Steiff Burgemeister.

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14” Alabama child in all original condition/paint with the typical maker markings stamped in black ink on the front torso. Overall very fine original condition with some loss of “hair” coloring on top of head. $1100 13 1/2” F. 2/0 G. Bebe. A nice package, this blue eyed Bebe is on a kid body with bisque lower arms, dressed in vintage clothing with matching shoes & socks. Beautiful pale bisque with no flaws, no cheek rubs, no hairlines to head or bisque shoulder plate! $5000 A fabulous 8” Goodyear Rubber doll with its original box. In remarkable all original condition this doll resembles a Spanish dancer of sorts...a most unusual pose. As is typical these dolls were from mid 19th century and the label has a bevy of writing upon the label. If looking for a Goodyear doll this is perhaps one of the finest examples known! $1750 Vichy “Dunce” Schoolboy Automaton. A classic late 19th, early 20th century automata created by Gustav Vichy featuring a schoolboy seated upon his desk. When the mechanism is activated he turns his head, alternately raises and lowers his arms, kicks his one leg, his “donkey

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ears” flap all while a music tune plays. In excellent working order and ready to place amongst your French Bebe’s. $6500 17 1/2” Hilda toddler. This fellow has the typical chubby fully jointed composition body, blue glass sleep eyes, vintage clothing and his original skin wig. Fine colored bisque with no flaws he is marked 245 “HILDA” on the rear of his head. Original skin wig not fully removed but guaranteed to be free of any hairlines etc. to the bisque head. $1950 20” Bru Jne 7 Bebe. A very nice example of the desirable Bru mold with blue paperweight eyes, fine pale bisque (slight color loss to nose tip but not offensive), perfect bisque lower arms and on an all kid body. The bisque head, which has no damage, is marked only with the #7, the shoulder plate is marked Bru Jne on the right shoulder with a very faint # on left shoulder. Perhaps in her original Bru dress & antique shoes (lady in gown on soles) this Bebe comes from a very old collection that was assembled in the 1960-1970’s time period! $17,500

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ecently Marie Lehmann sent me the August, 1941 issue of Doll Talk. As many of you know Doll Talk was published by Kimport Dolls of Independence, Missouri. Marie, a long-time collector, has been kind enough over the years to send me old magazines with articles on dolls, the most recent on Kathe Kruse which can be seen in last year’s October issue. Measuring only 7 inches by 5 inches, Doll Talk is a delight to read and very conversational in tone. Those of you who enjoy early doll books know what I mean; while short on factual data, they are a pleasure to read. Interspersed between the dolls for sale are many letters from subscribers and interesting tidbits from Ruby McKim, who along with her husband owned Kimport. Reader input was encouraged, in fact in the August 1941 issue, prizes in the form of credit from $1 to $3 were offered for submitting detailed information on their Greiner dolls. One of Ruby McKim’s tidbits caught my eye, “We’ve not the slightest idea how they got across borders and the ocean, but news is that there’s a little box of funny, mischievous little Becassines for us in New York. All joints, even wrists and ankles are still ball-and-socket so she can strike a hundred awkward poses, each as comical as her dumb little face. She’s 8 inches tall and $5.00, unless air express, etc., has given her a too “hifalutin” sense of values.” Here the author is surely talking about the Becassines made by the Swiss company Bucherer. On the dolls from the Door of Hope she wrote, “In the days before the invader came, mission workrooms were sunny and cheerful. Here was a literal ‘Door of Hope’ for many Chinese girls, a chance to become respectable, self-supporting citizens. Today faces and hearts are sad there but fingers work steadily on for the need is greater than ever before. Heads and hands are carved of smooth ivorytoned wood. Bodies are of cloth, stuffed trim and solid. Removable garments are made in perfect detail, complete even to tiny frog fasteners of the typical silks or cottons. There are children and old folk, rich and poor, bride and widow, merchant and farmer. Each is authentic and beautiful.” Several dolls are listed, pictured here are the the farmer, 11” for $6.50 and Amah and Baby 11” $7.50 and a 6” Little Boy for $4.45. Grab your time machine! Rosa of Brazil is described as a charming figure from the picturesque town of Bahia in Brazil. “Like all working women of this quaint city, she wears a full skirt and fringed shawl; big golden earrings complete her costume. As all burdens of any description are carried on the heads of both men and women, Rosa balances a wicker basket of felt fruit atop her jaunty turban. Note the elaborate ruffs on her sleeves, and the large appliqué flowers. The dusky color of her piquant features, molded from felt, blends with the brilliant colors she loves and makes her a vivid figure.” Available in a 14” and 9” size for $6.95 and $3.50. The McKim’s lament that dolls from Canada are harder to come by than dolls from Australia, South Africa and the Indies. On a family trip to Montreal, they were thrilled to encounter some old homespun New Brunswick dolls, Gramp and Granny of New Brunswick about which it was written, “As solid and wholesome as New Brunswick villagers themselves are small Gramp and Granny. Their plump little faces fair shine with good nature. Garments are fashioned of soft handwoven woolens in the softest homespun shades. Add such deals as Granny’s fascinator, saque and muff, Gramp’s thumb mittens and side whiskers and you have one of the most delightful pairs in the collection. And since it has taken us longer to get neighbors from the Dominion just north of the border than from most any other country, we’re might proud to present Gramp and Granny.” The 8” and 7-1/2” dolls were priced at $3.00 each.

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ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE

DOLL AUCTION

Friday, March 11 at 9:30 a.m. 120 South Spring Street Louisville, Kentucky 40206

Also found in Canada were the Montagnais Indians. “Real collector items are these handmade dolls of caribou and cloth, of fur, dyed wool and native personality! You’ll know Pierre, the Trapper, had a French grandsire because of the dashing trim of his beard, the boulevard tilt of his fur decked cap! Marie Tagalong express her appreciation of things Parisian too in the brilliant Four-winds cap, embroidered thumb mittens, in print and plaid and multicolored hose. Made by an inhabitant of County Saguenay on the North Shore of St. Lawrence Bay. Original tags of birch bark identity each doll: they are really grand old Canadian stock.” The 10” dolls were priced at $4.95 each. The United Federation of Dolls would be incorporated in 1949. Judging from the many enthusiastic letters from Kimport subscribers eagerly awaiting their next doll, it was an organization whose time had come. One reader, a Mrs. C. Dale from Kansas summed it up, “There really is no end to what a hobby can uncover for you – especially a Doll Hobby. Its paths open friendships, opportunity, treasure chests of forgotten memories and endless conversations.” Donna C Kaonis

HAYS & ASSOCIATES, Inc. will be selling at

ABSOLUTE AUCTION collections of dolls & accessories from two Kentucky estates & individual consignors.

A partial listing follows: ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE DOLLS: French Jumeau, Steiners, Eden Bebe & S.F.B.J. dolls - French fashion dolls by Jumeau & Barrois - German bisque including character dolls Chinas - Schoenhut girl doll w/molded hair bow - Wax - Papiermache - Composition including a large Shirley Temple baby doll Hard plastic - Doll vignettes - Doll artist dolls - Ethnic dolls - Doll clothing - Doll accessories - Doll furniture - Steiff animals Doll parts - Madame Alexander dolls - Hermann bears - vintage Barbies & accessories - half dolls - Ginny doll w/trunk & wardrobe - cast iron fire truck - complete set of The Bears of Sagamore by Midwest of Cannon Falls - Disney dolls - Terri Lees Please see our web site for pictures and further details. Terms: cash, approved check, VISA & MC Inspection: Friday, 8:30 a.m.

NO BUYER PREMIUM UNCATALOGUED

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Step Inside An English by Elizabeth Bentley Hamilton

More than a century of ever-growing climbing vines of roses, ivy and wisteria cover much of the exterior of most Victorian English country homes, almost as though the houses were now merely a background for the beauty of the vines themselves. This dolls’ house, however, presents an unencumbered look at a house from that time period, architecturally correct in its detail, attractive yet imposing in its appearance.

n 2013 I purchased a handsome English Victorian dolls’ house from Sondra Krueger of Forest Ranch, CA. Built between 1860 and 1870, this dark beige painted house with its black roof and deep bay windows measures 27” high, 31” wide and 16-1/2” in depth. Though constructed of sturdy wood, rows of carefully measured and painted lines give the impression of stone blocks. The facade has three windows across the top floor and two bay windows on the floor below, one on either side of the entranceway. The panes of glass are original, even to the transom above the working front door with its ornate knob. The chimneys descend the length of the house, one on each side. With its staid appearance replicating real homes of the time period, this doll’s house showed evidence of having been well-loved by its little owners. Generations of playtime have resulted in the inability of the two hinged front panels to fully close as they once did. A small vertical space is visible between them. The house has two latched panels on the back which also remove, enabling two to four children to play in it at the same time.

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Victorian Dollsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; House

With the front panels open, four inviting rooms are revealed, occupied by a comfortable mid-Victorian family of china-head dolls. Surrounded by their period-appropriate furnishings, the family is enjoying an afternoon at home. As it is a Thursday, callers may be received or leave their cards. To Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delight, this day has brought a visit from her sister and niece, whose company she always enjoys. Refreshments will be served, past family anecdotes recalled and new ones revealed! Nurse is a sweet china-head with a peg-wooden body and articulated upper limbs. Her lower extremities have been painted white then glazed to give the appearance of china, yet her shoes are painted the traditional peg-wooden red instead of black. Just like the other dolls in the house, her attire is completely original. Pushing an early wicker baby carriage, she has brought her young charge home from a favorite walk around the tall boxwoods and gardens beyond.

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Thinking of entering Nanny School, a young helper carefully watches Baby eat from his small pewter porringer while Nurse hastens to the kitchen with instructions for Cook. Baby is a one-piece seated china “frozen Charlie” from the collection of the late Richard Wright, whose knowledge is still available to us on re-runs of “Antiques Roadshow.” An old wooden dolly sits in front of a colorful Bristol glass tea set waiting for her owner who has stepped next door. The Guardian Angel painting on the back wall framed in gold Dresden papers is beloved by the children. An ABC book with delicately painted illustrations printed in London in the mid-1800s stands under the sewing table. Hand-carved and dressed in hand-made clothing for Mother when she was a little girl, Dolly is happy to be loved once again! Seated in her original hand-made chair, she is a true child’s companion requiring neither the care nor the attention paid to the lovely fashion dolls.

This two-story house has been set up with a nursery and bedroom above a kitchen and parlor. Working wooden paneled doors separate the rooms on each floor. Each room has its original built-in fireplace, fitted tin grate, and a mantle broad enough to accommodate everything from pitchers and plants to chambersticks and a Bible. The original wallpapers of white with floral vine and leaf designs are seen throughout, with a second layer having a similar pattern still visible in some areas. The only known provenance of this fine example of an English dolls’ house from the 1860s is that it came from the collection of the late Evelyn Ackerman, esteemed artist, author and collector, whose research I very much admire. Several months after the much-anticipated package was delivered, I was delighted to discover that Mrs. Ackerman had written an article for the September 1998 issue of “Antique Doll Collector” about this very house! She considered it to be architecturally and historically 28

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Wearing black flat-heeled boots just like Mamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, her little girl feels quite at home in the bedroom as she often sits on the small sofa playing with her china doll while her mother sews. The beige silk on the sewing basket matches the covering on the folding dressing screen near the bed. The bedroom and the nursery are furnished with Rock and Graner, Biedermeier, and early Kestner dressers purchased from Sondra Krueger.

A lovely selection of early French china, glass and crystal perfume bottles decorate the back of Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dressing table.

Gracious and serene, Mother has pupiled blue eyes, rosy pink cheeks and a gently smiling rosebud mouth. Her dress of melting black silk is original, as are her layers of eyelet petticoats and undergarments. She has come upstairs for a moment to locate a special gift she bought for her sister while in London â&#x20AC;&#x201C; two beautifully decorated long hat pins, so fashionable in Victorian times. Antique DOLL Collector

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Crowded with pots, pans, pitchers and everyday Treenware, this is a comfortably stocked kitchen. An early wooden cupboard is in the far left corner and a delicate, early spinning wheel stands by a hand-woven caneback chair near the fireplace. Painted their signature shade of red, the wooden Rau chairs with upholstered seats were made in Germany ca. 1840. They and two others in the parlor were purchased from Susan Singer who owned Lucy’s Doll House, as was the black Evans and Cartwright pressed tin stove against the back wall. The ivory holder by the door contains its original cloth-covered umbrellas with carved ivory handles.

Wearing her original bonnet, shawl and layers of clothing, dear little Cook, only 4” tall, is an early peg-wooden from the Grodnertal area. Once part of the late Flora Gil Jacob’s Private Collection, she was sold at auction in 2014. 30

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correct to its time period, and had spent considerable time uncovering the original wallpapers inside the four rooms, but left examples of different papers used over the years on the inside of the front-opening panels. While re-papering these panels would enhance the overall attractive appearance of the interior, a telling part of the history of this dolls’ house no longer would be visible. As the house had come to her unfurnished and without provenance, she filled it with appropriate dolls and furnishings selected from her own collection, thereby turning it into a proper Victorian home. I, too, received this dolls’ house unfurnished with the exception of a wonderful English wool rug which almost covered the parlor floor. Its colorful and unusual pattern was not the least faded despite its age and its knotted, long fringe was still intact. This rug and the addition of other floor coverings, curtains and draperies of the time period, followed by the placement of a few paintings and mirrors on the walls softened the somewhat somber appearance of the house, bringing out the feeling of warmth attributed to a home. Individually selected, one by one a family of mid-19th century chinahead dolls moved in. With the inclusion of period-appropriate furnishings, my goal of creating an inviting scene mirroring life in the stately looking homes of the English countryside during the Victorian era was realized.

While her aunt and cousin prepare to enjoy some fruit, Mother’s oldest daughter sits on the sofa looking through the family album. The ornately decorated pressed-tin piano nearby has a large key on the front which winds up its still-working music box. A long mirror attached to a fern stand is braced against the opposite wall. To the right of the fireplace an ormolu three-tiered stand, with a birdcage on the top shelf, and the clothes brush set above, brighten the interior. A Bristol glass tea service on a silver tray rests on a table in front of the sofa, and a decorative china set sits on the carved Ravensburg credenza near the door of this fashionably crowded 19th century parlor. Mother’s sister wears her upswept hair in a rolled curl on top of her head. Pierced ears and hanging earrings are unusual in a doll of only 6”, but hers are original, as is her necklace of gold-washed metal beads and her green dress trimmed with gold lace. She is pictured and discussed on pages 72, 101, and 175 of Evelyn Ackerman’s highly valued book “Dolls in Miniature,” to which one refers again and again. As the afternoon visit comes to an end, Sister and her daughter promise to call again soon.

Father has come home shortly before dinner; a maid prepares the dining room table as evening approaches this engaging English dolls’ house and the contented family of Victorian dolls within.

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Join us for our spring tour of the Thuringian and Erzgebirge regions of Germany, especially planned with the interests of toy, doll and Christmas collectors in mind!

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A Most Enduring Cat by Julie Blewis photos Andy Ourant unless noted

A large version of the Roullet et Decamps automaton. Courtesy Theriaultâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

uss in Boots made his first literary appearance in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tales of Time Passed, Tales of Mother Goose,â&#x20AC;? which was originally published in 1697 by French writer Charles Perrault, and in English for the first time in 1729. The longevity of this fanciful feline is truly astounding and he remains a current favorite as evident by the recent Disney animated films with Puss in Boots. These early tales were frequently intended to impart a morality lesson. In this case the moral is there is a great disadvantage in receiving a large inheritance that required no effort from the beneficiary. However, diligence and ingenuity are far more valuable than wealth from others. Puss in Boots uses his wit and smarts to achieve his goals, often by cheating, pretending, threatening and lying. He seems to endorse the sentiment that the ends justifies the means. It is a wonder that with these character flaws, or attributes, depending on your perspective, that Puss in Boots became such a popular fictional character! Charles Perrault is also the author of some of our other cherished fairy tale characters including Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty whose protagonists are more admirable role models.

A smaller automaton with musical base. Antique DOLL Collector

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Steiff cat c. 1915-1917

French twins

As with many beloved fictional characters, Puss in Boots has inspired a large number of dolls. With his wonderful hat, collar, and of course, those great boots, it is not surprising. The oldest versions pictured here are attributed to Roullet et Decamps and are automatons dating between 1890-1900. The larger example is 26” with a body constructed of papiermache and covered in white fur. He has green cat eyes, hinged jaw, painted teeth, with cape, sword and the signature boots of black paper-mache. The smaller version is only 19” including the base. The body is similar to the larger model; the eyes are much lighter in color and he is dressed fancifully with plumed hat, jacket instead of a cape and a cane in place of the sword. Of course he too has his trademark boots, again of papier-mache but he is grasping a mouse in one hand. The automatons could be made with or without music, and the first is an example without the music but just with a few simple movements and the second has similar movements but with music. No Puss in Boots collection would be complete without a Steiff rendition. Produced from 1912-1917 the Steiff examples is 15” with yellow and black glass eyes, stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head and jointed at the shoulders and hip. Sporting a ruff collar, 34

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Mohair pair of Puss in Boots dolls

Unusual version with striped fur

Wonderful Allie Kat version

Composition and papier-mache head dolls

floppy hat and signature boots the Steiff cat has a FF button in his ear and is a most appealing and dapper fella! The pair pictured in the “Steiff” mode are believed to be French, which makes sense given the French origin of the tale. Just like the Steiff doll, they have the swivel neck, and jointing at the shoulders and hip, but stand 14” and have little black beaded eyes. The French “twins” do vary from each other by the color of their boots but with the same jacket and hat. I would estimate their manufacture date to also track with the Steiff in the early 1900s. The final pair of mohair stuffed Puss in Boots dolls are of an unknown manufacturers, probably German or French, and dating to the same period as the Steiff and French twins. Unlike the French pair, these two are not by the same manufacturer though both are 11” with grey boots, swivel neck and jointing at the arms and hips. The one with the purple vest and hat (probably added much later on) has longer mohair and even though both have the yellow and black eyes they have different looks to their faces. It becomes apparent that there are a number of renditions of Puss in Boots that are unmarked and of unknown manufacturer, although frequently of European origin. With the book being published first in French and retaining its popularity, it can be assumed that many of these cat dolls were coming out of France. The example pictured above with a unique two-colored coat has a hard body that has been flocked with a gray coat accented with black stripes. He measures 15” and has the most unique hinged mouth, that when pried open reveals a pink tongue. The nose is molded and the collar is original to the piece, as are the leatherette boots. He seems to have a strong resemblance to the original Puss in Boots and is quite the dandy. Antique DOLL Collector

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Tiny Hertwig all bisque

Paper litho on wood and a felt variation.

The pair pictured with heads of papier-mache and composition once again date to the 1900-1910 period. The smaller one at 12” has a composition head with hand painted features on a stuffed body with velour clothes incorporated into the design of the body and molded composition boots. The other cat is 17” and is entirely constructed of papier-mache with painted features and a very colorfully painted and molded costume. It is jointed at the arms and legs with sculpted oversized boots. This variation is more “comic” in style and looks like he knows he is destined for Disney animation! Theriault’s has attributed him to Cesar, a French manufacturer of carton toys and masks. A third composition variation, not pictured here, was produced by Freundlich Novelty Corp, of New York in 1934, showing the popularity of this cat had gone across the ocean. That doll is 11” on an all composition Patsy-type jointed body with a painted white cat head and felt clothes. Freundlich produced similar style dolls of the Big Bad Wolf and Three Little Pigs. My personal favorite of the Puss in Boots dolls is the very rare Allie Kat manufactured by Alt, Beck & Gottschalck of Germany in 1920 and designed by the American artist Georgene Averill. Allie Kats are all rare, but this one was clearly intended to be a rendition of Puss in Boots and is rather unique with few examples known. Previously part of the Richard Wright collection, he has a bisque flange 36

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head incised “Allie Kat Copr. By Georgene Averill” with green glass sleep eyes, smiling open mouth with tiny teeth and a wobble tongue. The bodies of the Allie Kats can be cloth or fur covered, with this one having a velour covered stuffed body with the molded signature composition boots. The only other bisque version pictured is the tiny 2” all bisque cat, attributed to Hertwig & Co. of Germany. A large range of little jointed all bisque animals were produced in the 1920s with small jointed limbs and often crocheted clothes that are highly collectible today. One of the cat variations has tiny black boots to set him apart from the other felines. A lot of personality in such a tiny package! The final picture is also the latest of the dolls, a 12” felt over wire armature Puss in Boots, probably of Italian manufacturer made sometime in the second half of the twentieth century. About that same time Babs in Germany was also making a wide range of small felt dolls, also with a wire armature for posing, among them a 4” Puss in Boots not pictured here. Next to the felt doll is a paper doll mounted on wood that is the most accurate rendition of the original Puss in Boots that sprang into life and our hearts over 300 years ago. With his recent catapulting back into fame and children’s consciousness with the Disney movies, there appears to be no stopping this mischievous and Enduring feline.

Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears Inc. 13.5” Kammer & Reinhart Artist 1915-27, great detailing $250.

21” Effanbee Dewees Cochran American Child – minty compo in original shoes & possibly coat & hat, clear eyes, HH wig in original set $1195.

9” CM “2” 3 hole Belton on French bj body, blue PW eyes, pierced ears $1250.

22.5” Shirley Temple w/ box, mint compo & paint, all original maybe a FAO or Marshall Fields special dress & coat, not tagged $795. 11.5” Dionne in tagged coat & Molley dress, original shoes, slight crazing $125.

17” Pierotti English wax 1900, blue glass eyes, blonde mohair wig, mint body w/ wax arms & legs, reinforced crack on left front shoulder $750.

19” Cuno, Otto & Dressel w/ K*R 117N look, blue sleep eyes, HH wig, repainted body $485. 18.5” S & H Santa 1249, blue sleep eyes, mohair wig $625.

21” Tete Jumeau 10, brown PW eyes, antique clothing & mohair wig, pink leather boots $3800. 19” Beautiful mohair Schuco Yes – No Bear, US Zone tag, works great $795.

18” & 15.5” Effanbee Little Lady’s w/ trunk & clothes – as found. 18” has mint compo, 15.5” all original clothes, wonderful compo body, face crazed, 17 pieces, 12 curlers & trunk w/ tray $210.

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Madame Alexander Dolls: 21” All original compo Margaret O’ Brien, crazing overall $265. 20” 1949 Polly Pigtails all original with Maggie face $295. 17” Hard Plastic Margaret O’Brien in original style dress $165.

16.5” Patsy look a like w/ suitcase & 14 pieces clothing $165. 14” Parsons & Jackson Co. baby in biskoline celluloid, blue painted eyes $89.95

Ginny – Walkers: F – 1960 Southern Belle #1152, BKW $110. SLW in Yellow Pink organdy $115. SLW in #41 My Tiny Miss Series 1954, no hat $95. SLW in 1955 #46 Fun Time Dutch Girl $95. BLW in #7064 1957 Bride $95. SLW in #32 1954 For Rain or Shine $95. B – SLW in 1955 And Away Way Go #54 $125. SLW in 1953 Ski #49 of Gatabouts Series $145. SLW Red Head in tagged floral print dress $99.95. SLW in Blue tagged dress $95. SLW in 1954 Kinder Crowd #23 $145. SLW in 1957 #7125 $95.

Alexanders: F – SLW Wendy Loves Pinafores #429 1955 SLW, no hat $90. 1953 Strung Bride $125. SLW Groom, coat flocking as is $75. SLW 1955 The Best Man #461 $180. B- SLW Little Tiny Genius #750 1956 $105. BKW All Original in Polka Dot Dress $95. BKW 1959 #420 Billy all original $165. BKW in 1956 Oriental Influence #591 $145. SLW in 1958 Wendy’s Morning dress $110.

Ginny – Strung Dolls: F – 1953 Angela #65 Debutante Series w/wrist tag $225. Brunette Poodle Cut in 1953 Linda #21 of Kindergarten $265. Crib Crowd Baby in 1950 #1800 series outfit $445. 1953 All Original in #39 Lucy Tiny Miss Series $225. 1952 Poodle Cut in 1954 #63 First Corsage Series 150. B – 1951 Ginny in #24 April Kindergarten Kiddles Series $150. Blonde in 1953 Ice Skater #5050, body stained $120. SLW 1953 in Carol #26 Kindergarten Afternoon $165. Ginny in 1953 Stormy Weather #75 Talon Zipper Series $115. 1952 Doll in 1956 Formals #6063 $155.

Effanbee Patsy’s: 19” Patsy Ann all original in floral dress, combo, shoes & socks, beautiful compo, one small craze on back of head $235. 17” Patsy Joan all original w/ wrist tag, slight crazing $195. 16.5” Wigged Patsy Joan in vintage dress, HH wig, faint crazing $145. 14.5” Patricia all original w/ finger nails, professionally painted arms $125. 9.5” Patsyette all original w/ hang tag & wrist heart tag, few paint flakes $130.

16” Effanbee Tommy Tucker w/ big blue sleep eyes, mohair wig, slight crazing $95. 14” DyDee Baby in beautiful shape, small paint rub on back of head $110. 8.5” Pair Effanbee Patsy Babyette, all original, slight crazing $125.

Nancy Ann Storybook Muffie: Ash blond in floral dress $95. Blonde 1954 in #501 Nursery Style $115. Muffie in 1953 Sunday Best #801 – 1, missing hat $110. 1955 Muffie all original in #702 Red velvet outfit $155. 1955 Muffie all original in #604, lime green dress & hat $155. Ginger (small eyed) by Cosmopolitan in Ginny dress $79.95

17” All Original 1928 Baby Dimples, E.I. H. Horsman, wonderful compo and beautiful coloring $125. 6” 1960’s Steiff golden bear $150. 5” Steiff Paddy w/ chest tag $72.50. 6” Steiff Giraffe $41.50. 14” Grace Cory Rockwell Little Brother by Averill Mfg., 1927, original outfit, some crazing $220.

From the Hands of Little Ladies Bleuette’s Crochet & Knit Patterns by Nicki Burley

Rose bed jacket crocheted from the 1914 sewing pattern Veste Kimono, used as a template. Photo: Martha Nichols 38

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hen I first discovered Bleuette, I was enchanted by the idea of a doll who had over 1000 clothing patterns. What couldn’t I make for her? Truly, I had no idea that I was opening the door onto an entire world of paths to follow and study. Bleuette’s own journey began in 1905 with the publication of La Semaine de Suzette (LSdS), a weekly conservative Catholic magazine which promoted the fine arts of French womanhood in an increasingly secular society. It quickly became the premier magazine for French girls, and publication continued for 55 years, interrupted only by World War II. Through its patterns for the Bleuette family of dolls, we have an invaluable roadmap of fashion history that provides a glimpse into the lives of real middle and upper-class girls… we can know what they wore, for what activity, how it was made, and what should be worn with it. Everything a little girl might need in her own world, year by year, could be crafted in miniature for Bleuette with needles, thread, hooks, and yarn. Mirroring human fashions, Bleuettes in LSdS evolved over the decades from frilly ladies to sporty adventurers. The first dolls may have visited the seashore and attended garden parties, but later they also played sports, flew in airplanes, joined the Girl Scouts, and traveled the globe. Even the construction techniques shown in each issue reflected emerging new attitudes toward childhood. By the 1920s, the early complex and tailored pattern pieces had been replaced by one-piece “kimono sleeve” bodice patterns. Where Bleuette once primly posed in her pattern illustrations, now she played in loose, flowing outfits, just as real girls were more actively engaged in the outside world. Children could finally wear clothing they could

This cozy winter coat, Vareuse en Laine from 1916, was crocheted using template shapes provided in LSdS issue #50. Photo: Martha Nichols Right: Colorful 1920 coat paired with gaiters from 1916 to keep Bleuette’s legs warm. Photo: Martha Nichols

move in and which could be easily cleaned by their mothers, who had less paid help in the home. Social rules began to relax as well, so that people changed less often throughout the day for various social occasions. A family’s wealth was displayed more through the exquisite cut of a dress than through yards of lace and silk. Similar changes in taste can be traced through the crocheted and knitted items offered throughout the publication of LSdS. When Bleuette appeared in the early twentieth century, both types of work were considered indispensable skills for women of quality. They remained common throughout the century, but their uses and position in society changed dramatically during that time. Knitting’s historical documentation stretches at least as far back as the early Middle Ages. Some paintings even show Mary serenely knitting beside the Christ child, indicating that it was an acceptable pastime for medieval ladies. Under the European guild system, however, elaborate knitting for the wealthy and the church was the domain of trained

craftsmen. With the invention of knitting machines in the late 16 century, the craft began to be associated with practical items such as stockings. By Bleuette’s day, its status had fallen among French society women, who considered it a more utilitarian than decorative craft. This attitude is reflected in early issues of La Semaine de Suzette. Besides a 1905 boa and muff set made in a looped stitch called “Point d’Astrakhan” in imitation of caracul lamb fur, plain stockings were the only knit patterns to appear for many years. Published in 1905 and 1916, they were considered “American,” not French, and the 1916 issue even showed how to make them on a homemade type of knitting machine, comprised of nails arranged in a row on a small board. When the straight piece was completed, it was sewn together with a seam up the back. This practical method is much easier to work in a small scale than conventional sock patterns, which require knitting in the round with four doubleended needles. Knitted outerwear didn’t appear until 1924, with the publication of a sailor blouse th

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“Robe en Laine” from 1928 is a popular pattern, shown here with the split-brim cloche designed to go with it. Photo: Nicki Burley

The 1916 Petit chapeau en laine makes a lovely addition to antique Madeline’s fall wardrobe. Photo: Martha Nichols

made from silk yarn. Slim and sporty knit vests and sweaters peppered a few issues after this, but from the 1930s on, knitting patterns outnumbered crochet, as usual following the lead of the human fashion world. Eventually, patterns appeared for all kinds of items: dresses, ski outfits, swimwear, jackets, undergarments, and blankets. Many knitting patterns were also published for Bleuette’s baby brother, Bambino, who was introduced in the 1920s. Knitting had become popular for babies as the fabric it created was smooth, warm, and flexible. While knitting can be quite complex, featuring lace work, cables, or multi-colored designs, LSdS patterns focused on simple styles with basic stitches and no more than a few color changes. In contrast to knitting, crochet’s history is more mysterious, with no surviving early pieces, no paintings to examine, and no specialized guilds. There are many possibilities – it may have been worked with fingers by native peoples, come from the East, or invented by French nuns in the 16 th

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century as a way to imitate lace – but it seems most likely that it developed from a type of embroidery known as tambour work, which originated in China. In this craft, the thread is held below the surface of the fabric, and a needle-fine hook is pierced through the fabric to bring up a loop of the thread; repeating this stitch creates a tiny chain stitch. Eventually, someone thought to remove the fabric and work the stitch alone, hence the French term “crochet en l’air,” meaning “hook in the air.” All crochet stitches are worked on a base of chain stitches. Crochet patterns had become ubiquitous by the mid-Victorian era, but were often incomplete and relied on the reader interpreting the picture, rather than the directions. Many people learned new stitches by simply borrowing “samplers” from friends and guessing how they had been made. Whatever its origins, crochet is ideal for decorative items. The knots which form the stitches beautifully mimic expensive lace, and complex shapes can be created because it is worked one stitch at a time.

Above, a knitted sweater in progress is shown beside its template, which is labeled with measurements to ensure a good fit. Photo: Martha Nichols Left: 1905 #43 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Furâ&#x20AC;? muff knit in Astrakhan stitch to mimic caracul lamb fur. Genevieve is ready for school to begin in her knitted 1938 Petite Robe au Tricot from #48, paired with a classic crocheted beret from 1917, #3. Photo: Nicki Burley

Right: 1905 #49 Petticoat crocheted using both Tunisian and Marguerite stitches. Images: www.dressingbleuette.com

Bleuette appeared at the height of the Edwardian era, when elaborate fancy work was all the rage. Society women purchased entire dresses handmade of dimensional Irish crochet and filled their homes with their own handiwork. Discouraged from doing much in the way of productive work, women of means spent their days crafting antimacassar sets for their sofas, rose-strewn doilies for their tables, lace pen wipers, and frilled pillow covers. Crochet was also used to create practical, yet delicate, items such as nightgown yokes, morning caps, curtains, and decorative edgings for towels. The sheer amount of time required to make these detailed pieces ensured that crochet was mainly a pastime for the wealthy, hence its higher status at that time. Bleuetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little mothers, the Suzettes, were provided with patterns to crochet all sorts of doll wear in the first 30 years that LSdS was published. Illustrating its usefulness for dolls is the fact that four crochet

patterns were published in the first year alone: a dress, an evening cape, a jacket, and a petticoat. Except for the cape, these are fairly complex patterns using less common stitches such as Tunisian, which is worked similarly to knitting, with a row of loops on a doubleended hook; and marguerite, a clustered stitch that resembles stars or daisies. Perhaps there was a protest, because the following year only features one crochet project: a simple bed cover, woven with ribbons! Later patterns tended to use combinations of basic single and double crochet stitches. Though basic stitches are created just as they were in the past, older patterns can be confusing to follow for many reasons. Techniques have changed; it was considered vulgar to work the back of a piece, so Victorian patterns instructed readers to break the thread at the end of every row, rather than work back and forth as is done today. The wording is also problematic: American crochet terms are different Antique DOLL Collector

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than European, and the terms themselves are difficult to translate because they use a specialized vocabulary familiar only to needleworkers. Stitch names occasionally changed over time, and some were regional rather than universal. Helpfully, LSdS patterns often describe how to create some stitches, which clarifies which one the authors intended girls to use. It can also be difficult to know the finished size of an antique pattern, because hook sizes or yarn weights were less standardized, though different sizes existed. Modern patterns will give crafters a gauge to work by, indicating the number of stitches and rows needed to create a fabric piece of a certain size. By making this piece before beginning the actual project, stitchers can know whether they are working at the same tension as the patternmaker, and adjust their hook size accordingly. Antique patterns, however, often suggested only that the worker stitch “loose” or “tight,” and descriptions indicated little more than that the pattern would fit “a small doll” or “a lady.” To overcome these issues, LSdS patterns again offered several creative solutions. One was to print an illustration of the recommended hook and yarn sizes. Girls held their choices against the picture to check for similarity. Even more helpful, however, was the template method. Most modern patterns are written in a row-by-row format, describing how many stitches to make in each row. With templates, however, stitchers work until they have made a certain size piece that matches a printed picture, like a sewing pattern. LSdS illustrations often showed just half the pattern, so it was best to trace and cut out a complete template. As work progressed, the stitcher could lay her work on the template and compare it in size. It was a satisfying, low-frustration method for beginners: no matter what size hook or yarn a girl used, or how uneven her stitches, her finished piece would fit Bleuette if it was the same size as the template. It also encouraged readers to be thrifty, using whatever they found in Mother’s yarn basket, rather than begging for new yarn. Given Bleuette’s enduring popularity, it’s surprising to discover that not all the yarn work patterns are available in translation. When I first began collecting, I assumed every pattern would be easy to find, but half the fun lies in the hunt! Most of my clothing collection is handmade, and I often turn to crochet when sewing isn’t easy, such as when traveling or ill. My teen daughter, Lacey, helps with knitting projects. I hate to find myself ready to start a new project, only to discover the garment I want has no translation. Wishing for a 42

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1905 #34 Robe d’hiver, a complicated dress featuring several types of stitches and no diagrams or templates. Illustration: www.dressingbleuette.com Photo: Inma Iglesias

An assortment of items made from crochet thread, size 10, which can lend a more delicate, in-scale look to the patterns than wool yarns. Photo: Nicki Burley

full collection of ready-to-work, modernized patterns opened a new door this last year: my daughter and I decided to create it ourselves, with help from friends including Agnes Sura, Martha Nichols, and Deirdre Gawne, whose website, www.dressingbleuette.com, is full of free translated patterns. Together, we are carefully working through the patterns. It’s exciting to see our piece box fill up with miniature coats, hats, mittens, and purses, along with our notebook of workable patterns we plan to publish down the road. Best of all, however, is the journey we’ve begun: all that we will discover along the way about the long agoworld of those lucky little ladies and their Bleuettes.

Bleuette’s Evening Cape Pattern: Capeline Pour Les Sorties Du Soir La Semaine de Suzette #44, 1905

T Figure A Image: Deirdre Gawne

by Nicki Burley and Agnes Sura

his is an informal head covering that Bleuette can wear when she goes out at night, and if made in red, is ideal for dressing up as Little Red Riding Hood. The original pattern advised girls to use bone, wood, or ivory hooks, and to throw away their celluloid hooks, which could catch fire if held too near a candle or fireplace! Today, try using sport weight wool and a size F (3.75 mm) hook, or fingering weight wool and a size D (3.25 mm) hook. However, you can use any size yarn and hook you have on hand, as you will simply crochet to reach a certain size piece. You will start with a chain that is about 12-14” long, depending on the cape length you prefer. The original pattern suggests fingertip length, but a shorter elbow length is also nice. To estimate the size, hold the middle of the chain at the top of Bleuette’s head, then run each end down alongside her face, pinch it in at the neck, and drape it over her shoulder and down her arm. To create a mid-length cape, begin by chaining 70 stitches in sport weight wool, and add 2 more to turn. R1: Double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook, then make 14 more (Fig A). Next make 40 single crochet (Fig B), and finish the row with another 15 double crochet stitches. Chain 2 to turn. The single crochet stitches in the center will form the hood over Bleuette’s head, and the double crochet stitches will create the cape that reaches from her neck to her wrist. R2-24: Continue working as in Row 1, working all your stitches in the back loops of the preceding row. Remember to chain 2 for turning at the end of each

Figure B Image: Deirdre Gawne

Figure C Image: Deirdre Gawne

Figure D Image: Deirdre Gawne

Figure E Image: Deirdre Gawne

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row. You will end up with a strip of fabric that is narrow in the middle and wider at each end, about 14” long (Fig C). *If using fingering weight wool, chain 90 to begin. In each row, make 24 double crochet, 42 single crochet, and 24 double crochet. Work rows until the middle of the piece is about 2 ½” wide. Fold the strip of fabric in half, then use a whip stitch to sew up the back seam. Lace Trim: The cape is edged with a single row of scallop stitches (Fig D). Work from the inside of the cape, and attach your yarn at the beginning of the double crochet stitches. In the first stitch, make 1 double crochet, 3 double crochet, and 1 single crochet. Skip the next stitch. Continue working around the cape, making 6 double crochet stitches at each corner. End your yarn at the beginning of the single crochet stitches. Bobble Trim: The hood is edged with a single row of rounded cluster stitches. Work from the inside of the hood so that the bobbles cup to the inside when completed. Attach your yarn, and make 5 double crochet stitches in the first stitch (Fig E). Pull your yarn out so that the last stitch looks like a large loop (Fig F). Turn your work around, put the hook back in the first stitch, then chain 1. Turn the work back around, chain 1, skip the next stitch, and continue around the hood. If this stitch is too difficult, the pattern suggests you edge the hood with the same lace trim as on the rest of the cape. Finish the cape by making a 10- 12” twisted or chain stitched cord and two tassels. Thread the cord through the row around the neck, then stitch the tassels to each end of the cord.

Virginie is ready to walk through the woods to Grandmother’s house in her finished wool Red Riding Hood cape, made from the 1905 evening cape pattern. Photo: Nicki Burley

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Look what I can do Mommy! Mechanical Dolls of Composition by Ginger Custin Strain

here is an interesting book titled “Made to Play House” by Miriam Formanek-Brunell that discusses the commercialization of the toy industry from 18301930. It is a study of the sociological influences on the manufacture of dolls, rather than just the history of doll making. In one chapter, titled Masculinity, Technology and the Doll Economy, the author discusses men’s admiration of machines and how they brought that interest to the manufacturing of dolls. The chapter discusses the differences between dolls that were designed by men and those designed by women during the early part of the twentieth century. The author points out that when a woman was the designer, the doll was usually soft and cuddly, had the feel of a baby in one’s arms and needed only childhood imagination to make it come alive during play. Indeed, there was no need for any type of automation in the babies designed by Martha Chase, Ella Smith, Julia Jones Beecher and Jessie McCutcheon Raleigh. However we cannot leave John Barton Gruelle off this list of cuddly dolls. He gave his daughter, Marcella, a dusty, faceless rag doll which was found in an attic. He drew a face on the doll and named her Raggedy Ann. Marcella played with the doll so much, Gruelle wanted other children to have one too. Sadly Marcella died at age 13, but Johnny’s Raggedy Ann became a major source of revenue for the Volland Company, who produced his doll. Little boys grew up playing with toys like trucks, planes, balls, and rocking horses that all had motion involved in the play activity. As men, involved in the manufacture of dolls, it seems, they preferred to make dolls that had some life-like animation to enhance the play value! I cannot find fault with that. In my opinion this has to do with the basic differences between men and women. On one hand you have the gatherers and nurturers. Women have diverse awareness and can focus on multiple tasks at once, easily moving between cooking, cleaning, and tending to children. They are more connected to their emotions and easily dream and pretend. Men have the hunter-warrior instincts and are more single-focused. They are inclined to be producers and protectors. For them action and reality are favored over emotion. Not surprisingly the “doll like” playthings for the boys of today are called “action figures”. So it is understandable that men were interested in adding mechanics to dolls to give them more life-like attributes for play! There is no right or wrong here, just the wonderful differences in the approach to manufacturing toys for children. There is, of course, a need for both of these aspects in our doll world.

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The dolls I chose for this article will showcase the mechanical influence on the doll world. They all do something that adds to the realism of play: sleep, walk, cry, drink, wet, flirt, crawl, talk, dance, sing and whistle. The eye mechanism is an early addition to doll mechanics. The eyes can make the subject sleep, flirt and even wink. This is most often accomplished by the use of a lead weight on a metal crossbar. The eyes move on a pivot as the doll is moved from an upright to a supine position. Flirty eyes have an additional side to side motion. Another of the most common mechanical additions to dolls is the ability to emit sound. This ranges from the simple diaphragm voice boxes in mama dolls, to pull string mama and papa vocals, to the rare Edison’s phonograph doll and the Webber singing doll, which were marvels of their time. Thomas Edison’s Talking Doll of 1890 set an early milestone in the history and technology of recorded sound.

Composition Ideal baby with sleep, flirty eyes. Courtesy Theriault’s.

Thomas Edison’s talking doll was not the commercial success its inventor hoped for.

Dolly Reckord by Averill was a mama-type doll with the records placed inside the cloth body. Courtesy The Strong, National Museum of Play

It was the world’s first recorded-audio product designed, manufactured, and sold for home entertainment. It had a rough start, however. The talking doll venture was a costly failure for Edison and his investors, who ceased sales after only a few months on the market. Production began in February 1890 and ceased in early May 1890. While developing his original tinfoil phonograph, Thomas Edison wrote, “I propose to apply the phonograph principle to make dolls speak, sing, cry and make various sounds.” Mounting complaints about breakage during shipment, performance defects, and returned dolls forced the decision to halt production after only three months. Needless to say this is an extremely rare doll. The Webber singing doll, patented circa 1882, had a bellows mechanism in torso which operated by pushing an exterior wooden button, causing the doll to “sing”. The mechanism was fashioned after a reed organ. The doll’s shoulder-head was made of composition attached to a stuffed cloth body which held the mechanism. In 1922, the Averill Manufacturing Co. issued a talking doll, using the same kind of mechanism already in use by the K & K Toy Company. Their doll was called Dolly Reckord and another similar doll called Mae Starr was issued by Effanbee. These mama-type dolls had celluloid covered cardboard cylindrical records placed inside the doll’s cloth body. These records were timed to play only on

machines licensed by the Universal Talking Toys Company of Newark N.J., who manufactured the records. In the back of both Mae Starr and Dolly Reckord is a lever that engages the needle of the player on to the celluloid cylinder. The speaker faced the front of the doll and on the side there was a “key” to wind the phonograph mechanism. The Madame Hendren Dolly Reckord dolls were not sold in stores according to the authors of “Phonograph Dolls that Talk and Sing” but were awarded as premiums for various sales of products or for subscribing to newspapers or magazines. Hearing these dolls speak is definitely a fun experience. Depending on the tightness of the wound spring she speaks fast and in a high squeaky voice that gets lower and slower as it continues to unwind. There were 20 different nursery rhymes/prayer recitations/songs on the cylinders available for these dolls and although they are slightly different in appearance they are interchangeable between the Mae and Dolly dolls. Interestingly there is an audio file on the Internet of an Edison doll’s voice from a restored wax record, and, to me, it sounds exactly like the voice on the records played on the Mae and Dolly dolls! Goodwin’s Patent Walking Doll, Circa 1870, is an early American toy, manufactured by Stevens & Brown of Cromwell, Connecticut. She measures approximately 12” Antique DOLL Collector

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Goodwin’s Walking Doll uses a clockwork motor under the doll carriage to drive the wheels and make it appear as if the doll is walking. This rare doll was sold by www.AntiqueToysAndAutomata.com.

from the front of the front wheel to the back of the doll, 10 1/2” tall, and about 5 1/2” wide. The doll is connected to the carriage via two metal tubes in her body that receive the carriage’s handle. It works using a clockwork motor under the carriage to drive the cast iron wheels. This causes the doll to “walk” but she is actually being pulled along by the carriage. The doll has a composite pressed linen molded head manufactured by Weigand with molded composition arms. Her hands fit over the handles of the carriage so that she can hold on to it. Edward Ives, the founder of Ives Manufacturing Company, was a descendent of the Plymouth Colony governor William Bradford. They began by making paper dolls whose limbs moved in response to hot air. Their clockwork toys covered a wide range and included toy trains. The company was taken over by Lionel during the depression, but the name Ives remained until 1931. Ives made this crawling baby, c. 1880. She is 12 inches in length, with a composition head and a cloth body that encloses the mechanism. She has a realistic crawling motion. Measuring 28 inches these carnival-type composition dolls have the an innovative metal plumbing system that allows for a wetting feature. The boy has one of the usual faces found on carnival dolls, the other has a rarer baby face.

Ives Crawling Baby has an internal clockwork mechanism which allows a realistic crawling motion. Courtesy Bertoia Auctions.

Carnivals dolls that wet themselves when the legs are lifted. Inset: Metal plumbing system releases water when the doll’s leg is lifted. 48

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A rare mechanical wax over paper mache baby opens her mouth to receive a bottle. Courtesy Mary White.

What would they think of next! Her eyes light up via a battery.

The mechanism in the lower body consists of a metal reservoir and a spout that opens when the dolls leg is lifted. (I know you are laughing right about now.) The top of the water container is unscrewed and filled with water. When the doll’s legs are both down the system closes off the outlet. There is a patent number visible on one of the container’s screw caps. I was amazed when I looked through the patent library and saw how many doll inventions have been patented. Doll manufacture was a lucrative business and companies and individuals wanted to protect their ideas and inventions. Composition dolls and water do not mix well, so wetting dolls are uncommon in this medium. This innovative mechanism allows the water to be contained within a metal cylinder and a wooden box. The doll would however wet whatever it was standing or sitting over when the valve was open. I expect that many moms added cloth diapers and rubber pants to their child’s doll wardrobe One of my favorite carnival dolls is this 1920’s sweet girl with her deeply molded hair and blue ribbon with side bow. She is a coquette-type and a great big 29 inches tall. She has light up eye balls that still work! She is in very good condition and possibly may

have been too scary when lit up for a child to play with. She may even have been a store display rather than a prize won at a local fair. Coquette has a flange head on a cloth body stuffed with straw and has composition hands. She has a pleasing and pretty expression when unlit. Her wires extend out from under her neck and through the cloth and operate by battery. She is marked Electra on her neck-which surely fits her! This wonderful and rare mechanical wax over papier mache baby doll with bottle and original dress is appearing courtesy of Mary White. She has blue glass eyes, hand painted baby-like hair and wears her original sateen and lace dress. She has a mechanism in the body to open and close her mouth when her body is pushed. A white blown glass bottle that fits in her mouth is held around her neck with a red ribbon. She is about 13-1/2” tall with composition lower legs and arms and a gauze like body. When her mouth opens you can actually see the doll’s tongue painted on the inside. A pair of all original twins are each 14 inches tall with metal golf clubs attached at their hands by metal rods that travel through the arms and into the body. There is a metal push button on the left side that make the arms swing as if putting a golf ball. These guys are charming

Ready to tee off. A button on the left side causes their arms to swing.

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A 12-inch doll can rock her baby side to side.

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Composition walkers are plentiful on the market.

An early toy, this jack-in-the box never fails to amuse children. Courtesy of Craig Rosborough.

with their painted side glancing eyes and short legged pants and winsome smiles. The manufacturer is unknown, but they are very rare dolls. A little 12-inch doll with a composition head and arms and her original wig and clothing has a wind-up mechanism that allows her to rock her baby doll side to side. She has metal shaped high heeled boots attached to solid wood legs, and a composition body with wire upper arms and metal hands.. This little Mommy has painted eyes and a rose bud closed mouth. The baby is all composition and measures under 1.5 inches. Wind-up walking dolls are numerous including ramp walkers, skaters, and those that had leg mechanisms that allowed a waking-like action. Walking being a very human activity, it makes sense that this was one thing that dolls could do well. This cute baby has the usual large metal shoes that give stability as the mechanism propels him forward on a flat surface. His legs and body are all metal, only his lower arms and shoulder head are composition. Composition wind up walkers are still plentiful for collectors searching to add one. A simple movement that surprises and delights young children is the jack-inthe box. This is a very early toy, possibly be 1860s or 1870s. Most toys of this age do not have arms, but this guy has them along with expressive hand sculpts. He measures almost 11â&#x20AC;? tall and is all original and very colorful; he even has his original hair! The lid is missing so he can stay out of his box for our enjoyment! There are several versions of whistlers that were made in composition. This little soldier still whistles by bouncing him on the hand to compress the springs in his legs and force air through his tummy. The air is pushed out with a whistle sound. These whistlers come with both open and closed mouths and can be easily dressed and undressed. Examples of similar dolls came with a harmonica and appear to play the instrument when the springs are bounced. One thing I have observed is that the whistlers are all boys â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at least those that I have seen. Perhaps boys whistle more than girls, or maybe they just whistle at girls. Just wondering, why they are all boys?

By manipulating the doll forward the doll crawls. Unfortunately she is limited to a crawling position.

Swing and swap doll, a precursor to the bobblehead doll.

Crawling is another childhood activity and there are dolls that wind up and crawl and those that need manual intervention to accomplish the feat! Shown here is crawling baby with a character face similar to Louis Amberg dolls. Her body is in a permanent crawl position, so that is pretty much all she can do. As you manipulate her forward the left leg and right arm move together and visa-versa. More than any other doll in this article she illustrates the fact that occasionally the final product is not as play-worthy as it originally sounded to the designer. This doll would have been very hard to dress and undress for a child, and clothing choices would easily interfere with the mechanics of crawling. However, she is a fun and unusual doll for collectors to enjoy. An example of a pendulum toy is this 12” BobbiMae swing & sway doll, manufactured by the Wondercraft Company of NY. She was inspired by the Sammy Kaye Orchestra whose tag line, was “Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye,” one of the most famous orchestras of the Big Band Era. This type of doll is the precursor to today’s bobble-head dolls. Here is a sweet little girl (circa 1920) pull toy, attached to the vehicle at her hands and lower torso. She has cork stuffed legs and arms and moves back and forth as the cart moves forward. Her cloth hands were folded and attached over metal hooks on the handle of the buckboard. The wood plugs in her head are for tying on her hair ribbons. She was surely a loved play thing judging be her condition. Her hair ties and shoes are replaced, but her original tattered clothing is still under her replaced vintage dress. Her cloth body is in fragile condition. Snookums, a comic character from The Newlyweds newspaper comic strip is made of composition and mounted on a wooden base. Wires extend from her hands and there is an Circa 1920 pull toy. attached toy top that spins on a rope. The doll is stationary.

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A charming composition head clown doll, 11 1/2” tall has a push box in his torso that when squeezed moves his hands and legs upward and he tips his hat. Other examples of toys that can do things include velocipedes, roly poly’s, marionettes and ventriloquist dolls, roller skating, dancing and even swimming dolls. I have only scratched the surface of this collecting area and I am sure there are many examples in other collections. Perhaps you have noticed that these dolls who can do “things” are appealing, but in most cases the clothing is not removable. Also many of the dolls have at least some metal in their construction, which limits their mobility. So as much fun as they are to look at, they may have had a limited life as a plaything for little girls who wanted to play Mommy. Some were most likely played with by boys as well. Jack-in-the-boxes and other novelty type toys were certainly fun for either gender. Based on the rarity of some of these mechanicals it may be that they were quickly discarded. Overall I think that mechanicals are a fun and interesting part of doll history. Certainly they contributed to realism in doll play. The patents show how technically innovative the mechanics were, even in a toy! This trend continues today in the plastic and vinyl dolls that impress us with their engineering and ingenuity. I had to share one of the weirdest patents that I came across! It is for a doll that you put your own child’s teeth into when they lose their baby teeth! The patent was issued as of Feb 2015 for this doll! So maybe we will see it in stores soon. Our doll world is truly amazing in scope. I do hope I have inspired you to look for more Truly weird, this mechanicals and preserve them for future doll patent allows lovers. Both men and women have contributed you to put your own child’s to the doll making process over many years and baby teeth into the differences in their approach just adds to the the doll’s mouth! fun. What a wonderful and endless variety can be found in this passion we all share for dolls! March 2016

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The STORY of MARY & by Lois Cohorst

Mary McAboy began making her dolls with apple heads, progressing to composition and later plastic. Shoe materials help to identify the age of the doll. Most dolls are side-glancing to the right.

he story of two doll makers named Mary began about the same time, and it appears that both women made similar Indian dolls for the same market. They were not the same age, possibly, not even the same nationality. It does not appear that either Mary was Indian. Still, both women made artistic Indian dolls that became popular at the same time. Confused? Well… you aren’t the only one. Let’s talk about the first Mary, the older of the two. She became Mary Dwyer McAboy, the originator of the Skookum dolls. Between the two Mary’s, Mary McAboy’s dolls are by far the most plentiful. As a child, Mary grew up in Minnesota aspiring to be a teacher. She received her training in Minnesota, and she taught school there. Then, she took a teaching job in Montana where she met Frank E. McAboy. They were married in 1909. Mary was 33 years old and Frank was 26. In 1912, Frank was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis. They moved to Phoenix, Arizona, which did help his symptoms, but he died the last week in May of 1913. Mary returned home to Minnesota to be near her family. She was having a hard time getting past Frank’s death. She began to occupy herself by making Indian dolls with apple heads, such as her mother made when she was a youngster. Mary called these dolls Skookums.

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Mary made a whole village of the little creatures, put them on display at the local grocery store, and she was shocked at the reaction. She sold the entire village for, as she said, “actual money.” The word Skookum seemed to have various meanings. Supposedly it came from the Siwash (an adaption of the French sauvage) interpretation meaning “Bully Good” great, and wonderful. The dolls often reflect the “Bully Good” label as well as the Skookum name. Mary registered her trademark in 1917, although she was already using the Skookum term back in 1913 when she first started making the dolls. She applied for a design patent in 1913, and it was granted in 1914. She patented three types of dolls: a male, a female, and a female with a baby all under the Skookum name. She began to produce the dolls at her father’s home, but the business grew so rapidly she outgrew his house. Mary had to make changes. According to Playthings magazine, 1920 Mary moved to Denver, Colorado. There she merged her business with the large western distributor of H.H. Tammen Co. of Denver in order to keep up with the sales demand. Her Skookums became a tremendous success, so much so that others appropriated the catchy name of Skookums. The apple

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growers of the Skookum Packers Association and the Louis Amberg Skookum doll are examples, and bear no connection to Mary McCoy’s dolls. Mary remained in control of her Skookum assembly division. Therefore, the look of the dolls stayed about the same, but materials changed over the years. She stopped making the apple-head dolls in favor of a longer lasting composition, and even later she made plastic faces. All in all, she made Skookum dolls from 1914 to 1960. To recognize these dolls, one should realize that although the apple faces were changed, the Skookum dolls were always without arms and always wrapped with folded Indian blankets. Features varied from earrings, beaded necklaces, papooses, hair ties, headbands and kerchiefs to feathered headdresses. The dolls came with braided or straight hair, representing various tribes dressed in proper costumes, ranging from a two-inch souvenir mailer to a four-foot store display. Mary McAboy’s dolls wore shoes of all sorts. The first were made of leather, then masking tape, felt, and finally in 1948 plastic. The various shoe materials help identify the doll’s age. Another aspect of these dolls were their unique eye patterns. They are almost always looking to the right, which is bully good luck. Legend says to look left

is rare, and you might call it bully bad luck. However, a few Skookums are looking left. If they are looking straight ahead, they are probably not Skookums. The Skookum doll bodies were stuffed with straw, grass, or leaves, and fitted into a muslin sack, which was covered by a blanket. Legs were made with wooden dowels. The hair were usually mohair, and the eyes were painted. Regardless, the dolls were almost always wrapped in blankets and topped with jewelry and accessories. The company closed its doors in 1960.

he second Mary, Mary Frances Woods, made dolls similar to Mary McAboy’s Skookum dolls, but it appears that her dolls were never patented. Akin to artistic sculptures, Mary F. Woods began with leather faces that evolved into molded plaster heads covered with crepe paper for a natural weathered look. The first dolls of Mary Woods stood on podium bases and were without feet. Most of her dolls had cylinder bodies, unlike Mary McAboy’s Skookums. Still, both types are wrapped in blankets and both are often mistakenly called Skookums. The Woods dolls are more weathered in appearance and have a completely different make up than the Skookums. M. F. Woods was born in Michigan. After her early school

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Large Skookum store displays standing nearly four feet tall.

A tiny two-inch mailer sent “bully good luck.”

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years, she traveled to Chicago to begin formal art training at the Julien School. Her strong interest in history and her passion for the West led her to leave Chicago for the land of Indians, mainly the Nez Perce, the Umatilla, and the Cheyenne. She lived on the reservation with them, observed their culture, and she came to know the tribes as friends. Mary left the reservation for a short while and continued her artistic studies at the Chase School in New York. She arrived there sometime around 1903. However, the West and the Indian culture called her back to the source of her inspiration. She re-located in Portland, Oregon, and began her career in earnest. Her first endeavor was thought to be threedimensional Indian portraitures on leather. These pieces were successfully sold at curio shops and cigar stores in Portland. Then, she began to paint her doll heads on leather, trying to make them look more natural. When these dolls became successful, she changed their looks again with plaster heads covered with crepe paper. She began selling these dolls commercially about the same time that Mary McAboy began selling her Skookums commercially in 1920. The M.F. Woods dolls were works in progress. She struggled to add feet with a life-like appearance that would allow the dolls to stand. Once she created wooden feet to look like moccasins, she successfully nailed them to the standing base, and like magic, it worked, and the dolls could stand. She had spent years perfecting the designs that were solely dependent on tourist trade. Finally, her leather painted faces were replaced with molded mask faces of plaster. These faces were covered with light brown crepe paper and the bodies were stuffed at the torso and wrapped with the traditional patterned blankets. Some of her dolls are sitting, some are standing, and a few are even smoking. According to references, one of Mary Frances Woods favorite achievements was her portrait dolls. One of her favorite portraits was that of Chief Seattle’s daughter, Angeline. In the life of the Chief, he had two wives and sired seven children, one of which was Princess Angeline. Mary’s Angeline portrait doll was supposedly made from a picture likeness that had been taken in 1892. Angeline was born around 1829 to Chief Seattle on what is now the beach front in Seattle, Washington. Although the treaty of 1855 required Angeline’s people, the Duwamish Indians, to leave their land for reservations, Angeline stayed in Seattle at her waterfront cabin on Western Avenue.

The weathered-looking, leather-painted heads on Mary Frances Woods’ dolls were later replaced with molded plaster covered with crepe paper. Early dolls lacked feet and were easily toppled.

Angeline did laundry for money and sold hand-made baskets through “Ye Olde Curiosity Shop.” She died on May 31, 1896, and she was buried in Lake View Cemetery on Capitol Hill. She was the last direct descendant of the great Chief Seattle, for whom the city was named. Angeline had been a familiar figure on the streets. She was bent and wrinkled, and she wore a red handkerchief over her head with a shawl about her shoulders. She walked painfully with the aid of a cane, and she was often seen as the poor old Indian woman seated on the sidewalk reciting her beads. The people of Seattle reacted in respect at her funeral ceremonies that took place at the Church of Our Lady of Good Help. The casket was in the unique form of a canoe. Later in the year of 1920, Mary Frances Woods signed a contract with Konstucto, making them sole distributors of her dolls in both Portland, Oregon, and New York City. Shortly afterward, Mary Woods passed away, leading one to think that she may have been ill and knew she would not have long to live when she signed the contract. Information of her death is scarce, as is most any information about her, but research indicates that she left her doll business to her son, G.B. Woods. He, apparently, respected his mother’s contract with Konstucto, because he took control of the company aggressively and continued her work until it ceased in the 1930s. The Mary Frances Woods dolls are not plentiful, probably because she died so young. When they do they show up at doll shows they are often misidentified as Skookums. Mary Frances passed away shortly after 1920. Mary McAboy lived a long life and passed away in 1961 in Denver, Colorado. Both artists left us with a great doll legacy. References: Coleman, Collector’s Encyclopedia, Vol. 11, 1086, page 1085 Skookum News, Vol. 2 No. 1 Index, online Skookum News, Vol. 1 No. 1 Index, online Princess Angeline, Wikipedia, 8/10/13

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2 Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. SweetbriarAuctions.com. 3 Anaheim, CA. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831‑438‑5349. RowbearEvents@gmail.com. DollFestival@aol.com. 3 Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. KCI Expo Center & Holiday Inn. Frasher’s Doll Auctions. 816‑625‑3786. (F) 816‑625‑6079. frasher@aol.com. 6 Hatfield, PA. Doll Auction. Preview April 5. Alderfer Auctions. 215‑393‑3036. www.AlderferAuction.com. 9 Buffalo, NY. Luncheon. Fairdale Banquet Center. Western New York Doll Club. Linda Vilsack. 585‑482‑0835. 9 Des Moines, IA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Iowa State Fairgrounds. Colleen Holden. 515‑986‑1975. www.desmoinesdollshow.com. 9 Kingsport, TN. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Kingsport Civic Auditorium. Ellen. 423‑753‑0022. Mary. 423‑247‑1639. Cindy. 423‑292‑3682. 9 Phoenix, AZ. Dolls, Bears & Miniatures Show. Four Points Sheraton Hotel. Doll Dreamers Doll Club of Arizona. Debra. 480‑857‑2405. Lynn. 480‑888‑0672. 9 Riverside, CA. Doll, Toy & Bear Show. Janet Goeske Senior Center. The Inland Empire Doll Club. Judy Day. 951‑264‑2732. 10 Dedham, MA. Doll, Bear & Folk Art Show. Holiday Inn. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. www.CollinsGifts.com. 10 East Meadow, NY. Doll Show. Temple Emanu‑el. Doll Study Club of Long Island. Bonnie Olson. 516‑521‑2092. Hcbd41@yahoo.com. 10 Toledo, OH. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Stranahan Great Hall. Sandy Bullock. 734‑282‑0152. Sandy4085@hotmail.com. www.toledodollshow.com. 15‑16 GERMANY. Toy‑Auction. Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion. 0049(0)6203‑13014 (F) 0049(0)6203‑17193. mail@spielzeugauktion.de. www.spielzeugauktion.de. 15‑17 Portland, OR. BJD Event. Resin Rose BJD Expo. Airport Holiday Inn. Jamie Rist. 503‑887‑7728. 16 Austin, TX. Doll Show. Norris Center @ the Northcross Mall. Joni Holland. 817‑929‑1691. 16‑17 Columbus, OH. Doll Show. Embassy Suites‑Airport. NADDA. Ed Kolibaba. 623‑266‑2926.

16 Holland, MI. Doll Show. Holland Civic Center. West Michigan Snowbabies, Muskegon Sand Doller Doll Clubs. Jill Sanders. 231‑780‑4544. jancidolls@gmail.com. 16 Morgantown, PA. Morgantown PA Paper Doll Luncheon. Holiday Inn. Linda Ocasio. 201‑602‑2902. 16 Ringgold, GA. Doll Show. The Colonnade. Chattanooga Doll Club. Jane Heavener. 706‑965‑6031. mjheavener@catt.com 17 Livonia, MI. Doll Show. Livonia Marriott Hotel. Grant‑a‑Wish Fund. Sherry Bonner. 248‑408‑1402. Sbwaters77@aol.com 17 Sturbridge, MA. Doll, Toy & Bear Show. The Sturbridge Host Hotel. Kimberly Kittredge. 860‑559‑5040. KSKittredge@yahoo.com. treasuredmemoriesantiques.com. 23 Henrietta/Rochester, NY. Doll & Bear Show. Church of the Good Shepherd. Henrietta Doll Lover’s Club. Dottie. 585‑889‑2015. 23 Mountlake Terrace, WA. Doll & Toy Show. The Nile Golf & Country Club. Joy Hill. 425‑712‑1575. 24 Cincinnati, OH. Doll Show. Sharonville Clarion Hotel. Queen City Beautiful Doll Club. Margies Schultz. 513‑207‑8409. askmargie@aol.com. 24 St. Charles, IL. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows. Diana Tabin. 847‑772‑6760. Diana@chicagotoyshow.com. 27‑29 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn, Nashua. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com. 29‑5/1 Philadelphia/Essington, PA. Doll Convention. Clarion Hotel & Convention Ctr. Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum & Library. Terry Quinlan. 805‑687‑8901. 30 Grapevine, TX. Doll Show. Grapevine Convention Center. Metroplex Doll Club. Linda Crowsey. 409‑771‑6913. 30 Oklahoma City, OK. Doll & Toy Show. Oklahoma City Fairgrounds. Kyle Productions Unlimited. Kyle. 405‑810‑1010. 30 Spokane, WA. Doll Show. Spokane Community College. Lilac City Doll Club. Mary Sherwood. 509‑838‑8487. 30 Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. SweetbriarAuctios.com. Calendar continued on page 64

106 W. Main St., Carlisle, KY 40311 859‑289‑3344 Open by appointment only from Dec. 12 to April 1, 2016 Visit us at www.kydollandtoymuseum.com

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rieda’s collection of fine French and German dolls has been lovingly cared for by her family for decades. This unique assortment includes some of the most beautiful and collectible dolls in the world. The family is seeking a home for the entire collection. Their hope is for this assembled group of rare dolls to be cherished and enjoyed for many years to come.

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7 Batavia, NY. Doll & Bear Show. The Clarion Hotel. Saturday’s Child. Martha Smith. 585‑506‑7948.

7 Fresno, CA. Doll Show. Hope Lutheran Community Ctr. San Joaquin Valley Doll Club. Shirley Lindal. 559‑930‑6595. Shirleylindal68@gmail.com. 7 Greenwood, IN. Doll & Bear Show. Greenwood United Methodist Church. Jo Ann Gates. 317‑882‑5787. gatesja@att.net. 7 Maitland, FL. Doll Show. Maitland Civic Center. Greater Orlando Doll Club. Barbara Keehbauch. 407‑678‑5678.

11 Sequim, WA. Luncheon. Sunland Golf & Country Club. Olympic Peninsula Doll Club. Susan Wells. 360‑775‑1093.

13‑14 Albuquerque, NM. Doll & Bear Show. MCM Elegante. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. TEMPLE EMANU-EL 123 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554 Antique and collectible dolls and bears, raffles, miniatures, doll and bear artists

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...Next... Mark Your calendar! Our annual YARD SALE Friday, April 29 and Saturday April 30!

The Doll Study Club of Long Island presents its 33rd Annual Doll and Teddy Bear Show & Sale

14 Fayetteville, NC. Doll & Toy Show. Headquarters Library. Lafayette Doll & Toy Club. Maureen Mercer. 910‑916‑8532. maureenmercer@mac1.com.

14‑15 Las Vegas, NV. Antique Doll & Automata Auction. The Bellagio. Theriault’s. www.theriaults.com. 800‑638‑0422.

15 Madison Hts., MI. Doll Show. UFCW Madison Place Hall. Sharon Napier. 586‑731‑3072. 15 New Hope, PA. Doll Show. Eagle Fire Company Indoor Market. Mark Lehmann. 215‑657‑2477.

19 Dublin, CA. Celebrating 80th Anniversary of the Nancy Ann Storybook Doll Co. Holiday Inn, Dublin‑Pleasanton. Lynn Leatherman Zimmershead. 408‑792‑7438.

20‑22 Suquamish, WA. Modern Ball‑Jointed Doll (BJD) Convention & Sale. Clearwater Casino & Resort. Pacific North West Ball‑Jointed Doll Expo. Marie Adair. 360‑779‑9806.

21 Columbus, IN. Doll & Bear Show. Bartholomew Co. 4H Fairgrounds. Doll’s Night Out Club of Columbus Indiana. Pam King. 812‑342‑6106. brking@mwinet.net.

21 Knoxville, TN. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Cedar Bluff. Southeastern Doll Shows. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www.SoutheasternDollSows.com. 21 Missoula, MT. Doll, Bear, Miniature & Toy Show. Ruby’s Inn & Convention Ctr. Bitterroot Blizzard & Montana Shinning Mountain Doll Clubs. Kay Schrader. 406‑360‑7214. Schrader1501@blackfoot.net.

21 Monroe Township, NJ. Luncheon. Forsgate Country Club. Young at Heart Doll Club of New Jersey. Ed Ferry. 215‑627‑5790. 21 Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Pasadena Elks Lodge. Forever Young Antique & Collectible. Sandy Kline. 818‑368‑4648. 21 Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. crossroadsshows.com. 775‑348‑7713.

22 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sherri Gore. 310‑386‑4211.

22 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Ctr. CPromotions Plus.com. Carol Benson. 612‑669‑1613. carol@cpromotionsplus.com.

26‑29 Orlando, FL. Doll Convention Show. International Palms Resort. Fire‑Flies Golden Age of Dolls. Cyndi Harris. 321‑431‑3133.

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Antique DOLL Collector April 2016 Vol. 19, No. 3

Theriault’s Marquis Auction Weekend In Las Vegas May 14-15, 2016 SOIRÉE – An Antique Doll and Automata Auction, at the Bellagio, Las Vegas, Nevada Highlighted by the important automaton and French doll estate collection of Ron Connor. Watch next month’s issue of Antique Doll Collector for details of this exceptional auction, and make your travel plans now. Call 800-638-0422 for more information.

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A trio of Tynie Babies in all bisque by Horsemann, a 7-1/4” w/ orig. wig and chest label $1500, a grand 9” w/ orig. wig and box w/ label $2250 and a precious 5-3/4” w/ dome head $1150. Sitting in the basket up top: 4” Pair of the tiniest SFBJ 247 “Twirps” you will ever see! Bl. ptd eyes, 5 pc. baby bodies. $325. each.

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More all bisque tots: 6” Bonnie Babe w/ chest label and pink molded shoes $995, 4-1/2” Bye Lo w/ bl. sleep eyes, blue molded shoes and orig. wig $425 and a 6-3/4” Barefoot Kestner 260 toddler w/ orig. wig and chest label $775. Also shown is the box label for the 9” Tynie Baby.

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Bebe Bru Jeune Marked 3 - One day in 1880, a petite 14” Bru Jne Bebe was at last ready to be placed in the shop for purchase. This special Bebe had come to life with brilliant blue spiral eyes, delicate pale bisque highlighted with vibrant peach & rose tints to lips & cheeks. Her golden blonde tresses were perfectly coifed and she was garbed in a rich ruby red satin dress w/ matching ostrich festooned chapeau. Wonderful muslin, lace & pin-tuck pleated undergarments decorated with pink silk ribbons hid beneath her dress. Dark leather Bru shoes completed her ensemble. “What child will have you”, wondered Appolyne ”… then she remembered the special cameo pin she had saved for this special bebe and gently pinned it beneath her throat before tenderly placing her in the window… So pristine, so original, so beautiful! Please Call or Email ~

VISIT US: UFDC Show Room Washington Hilton WA D.C. July 27-30th & NADDA Sales Room - Embassy Suites, Columbus, OH April 16th & 17th 12” Tiny Original Bru Fashion - Tri Color eyes will stop you in your tracks”… Original wig, blue silk ensemble and original undergarments. Gorgeous bisque, kid body and gentle beauty. $3500~

Mademoiselle Huret - Cosette in French means “little thing”… and our Cosette is very special with many little things. Pristine bisque, dreamy luminous painting of features, beautiful articulated wood body, superior Huret markings and superb presence. She has amassed a special trousseau of original and couture costumes. She boasts two pair of original shoes, two original blouses, chocolate pique ensemble, blue and café soutache embellished dress and crème and pink soutache frock complete with toque, sun bonnet, artist case, two purses, gilded mirror, white wear, and so much more. Our lass is clothed in a fantastic ensemble of 1860’s red plaid wool with cotton blouse, matching cape and feathered toque. She wears Huret signed boots. Please inquire for additional details and pricing on this excellent Mademoiselle Cosette.~

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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

April 2016 Volume 19, Number 3

Composition Dolls in Handmade Ethnic Costumes

by Linda Holderbaum These elaborately dressed unmarked dolls were popular in the 1930’s and 40’s at charity bazaars.

A Walk in the Parisian District of Early French Fashion Doll Shops by Samy Odin The author imagines how the areas in Paris where luxury doll shops once flourished must have looked under the reign of Napoleon III.

About The Cover

As a student Samy Odin would walk the area of Paris where the fashionable doll shops once catered to the children of the well-to-do. If only the doll collectors of today could be transported back to the 1860’s! Exquisite dolls and accessories from this magical era accompany his look back in time.

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Just Their Size: Dolls’ Sewing Étuis and Their Uses

Toledo Doll & Bear Show An important show continues to grow.

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A look at the upcoming Rhoads auction featuring the collection of Elizabeth Bentley Hamilton.

1-2) Folk Art Lady with Glass Eyes - One of a kind, white leather head and oversized arms w/ early blue glass eyes, fascinating lady body, wasp waist w/ corset and modesty cover, a ring on each hand, shocking red stockings, period day dress, usual ‘feeding stains‘ around mouth. Important Americana! $3250 3) 10” Rare ‘London Rag Baby‘ who couldn’t love this Factory Original wax treated fabric made in Shoreditch,England, w/ her glass eyes, and her original Christening clothes! $425

4) Mint German Tea Set - signed 15-piece service with a different picture on every cup & service piece of children at play. Doll size teapot 5” tall. So sweet! $190

5-7) Wonderful “Geschwister Klein ‘Delikatessen’“ - Erhard & Sohn c. 1900 - Wonderful specialty shop complete and deluxe with original counter, porcelain labeled draw pulls, ‘working‘ tin cash register and scale, international variety of miniature dry goods and shop accessories, including pie stand… plus bisque head ‘proprietor‘ and proverbial ‘cat in the basket‘! (18” x 10” x 11”) Fantastic! $2500

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8) Very Rare Leather Child at 14” tall this socket head w/ molded and painted hair, jtd. arms & legs, has endearing painted features and quaint period clothes. A charming, important rarity so well preserved. $1200

9) Mint French Poupard - What a choice and charming 12” example with it’s socket head & jtd. arms, with beautiful artwork and coloring w/ it’s original finish. A scarce French delight! $395 10) Early 20” Steiff Bear w. Button - ca.1920 with long muzzle and long arms. Carefully played with he has average loss and old replaced pads. A big fellow with a firm body and great posture! $1600

11) Tea Set in Original Box Early soft paste with Nautical motif box, signed Germany, and perfect for that early doll and it’s trunk! (6” x 8”) $145

12 -14) Remarkable Pair of American Woodens - These 27” Folk Art Missouri woodens have their original clothes, hats and lambswool hair, plus accessories and a UFDC blue ribbon from 1960! Hand carved with elegant simplicity and stoic magnificence! Museum class artistry! $1500

15) Ethnic Black Doll - In such beautiful condition with artistic painting, original wig, and detailed ribbed original dress. Perfect! $225 16-17) Important 30” Naive Americana Black - A first place Blue Ribbon winner, she has vibrant, exaggerated, stiffened and painted fabric features with all the original paint and skin wig. One of a kind Folk Art beauty with wonderful leather arms, with individual fingers and a ring! Heirloom clothes and shoes too! A must have rarity. $1800

18-19) Stately 35” All Original China - 1870’s elegance in this gracious heirloom doll on original ladylike body, rich white porcelain with sloping shoulders in contrast to her delicate black silk taffeta gown with heirloom layers and shoes beneath! A portrait! $695

20) Rare ‘Blonde & Blue‘ Snood China - brilliant Mary Todd Lincoln 19” model w. an unusual blue snood and blonde hair ca.1860. With good old body w/ glazed limbs and ptd. garters, plus wonderful matching ensemble. Stunning just...$1200 15

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21) Scarce Small Alabama Baby pint sized 14” American made youth with his signed body and still wearing his classic original romper and matching brick color painted boots. A boy toy! $1100 22) A most Elegant 28” Heirloom Greiner w. Label - a scarce blonde ca. 1875 with original body and leather arms, individual fingers and her sweeping, delicate silk gown and wonderful heeled leather boots! $750 23) Rare Small Greiner! - a 14” blonde w. label, and unusual hairdo on original rare small Lachmann body, stamped ‘1‘; w/ mitt hands and leather boots. Original dress too! $695 24) Early Bobbed Hair Chase - we love this ‘Little Miss‘ with her richly stippled golden hair, big blues w/ radiant lashes, original paint gently played, and clearly signed mint sateen covered body in excellent condition. A true love. $650 25) 17” Vintage Kestner Fashion all original copper silk ensemble incl. matching hat & leather shoes, underlayers, swivel neck with stat. eyes, slender body & perfect bisque forearms. So antique! $895 26-27) 1830’s Original Slit Head Wax - For the purist this 18” phantom beauty, unfazed by loss of facial wax, has original mint wig, and 5-layers of tacked on original finery, including the red boots to match her ribbons! $375 28) All Original 12” China w. Wardrobe - ca. 1875, in 4 wonderful layers of silk gown with short train and 6 articles of dress in a small trunk. A time capsule. $550

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29) Museum Class Taufling - This 1878 premiere Schilling is a prime example with glass eyes, and mohair wig in 5‑layers of original mint christening clothes, including flannel swaddling. A one owner estate doll for the lover of Motschmann and other early dolls! $550 30) 13” Important Black Lady Doll - ca. 1850. An exciting slender waisted lady with long elegant neck, intricate needle stitched features, delicate fingers w. lace hanky and remarkable floral print linen ensemble w. silk slippers! A exotic jewel! $695 31) 7” Early Paper FashionDoll the Godey era with 4 (one is not shown) stylish gowns of mixed paper detailed construction and folds for added dimension. Remarkably preserved for the age! $495 32) All Original 1840’s French Maché - 17” of the finest historical costume, short leather arms w. separate fingers, wasp waist, pupils black glass eyes, slit head with wig and flat painted curls beneath it. Rare clo/mo ‘Pauline’ golden silk wasp waist couture w. balloon sleeves and 33 gauntlet lace edged cuffs! $1500 33) Happy Folk Art Boy - authentic clever orig. clothes, oversized comic hands, with great fingers, artful mix of fabrics and stitching All clean, all American 19” tall - $395 34-36) Important Folk Art Man - From the Strong Museum comes this 12” brilliant, early, American carved and painted wood jointed character including his jaunty suit of clothes! With glass eyes, no repairs and original paint he is a profound iconoclastic work of true Americana! $1295 37-38) Ever so romantic is this 1860’s Snooded Woman w. Rare Butterscotch Hair - flawless quality peaches & cream complexion, steady blue eyes, wearing vintage self patterned aqua green 2‑part fashionable gown over second generation body with bisque limbs, from a private collection. $1200

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39-40) Perhaps the finest we have ever seen,this 20” Alt Beck & Gottschalk Blue Scarf Parian w. Glass Eyes will impress you with the finest of sparkling quality bisque, crystal clear features, letter fine artwork, and glistening tri-color blue PW eyes; plus beautiful, clean white leather arms, and vintage 2-piece fitted costume complete the picture! $1500 41) 16” Brown Eyed China - This gentle hearted young lady with slight smile and big eyes and crisp facial features is a delight on her good leather ‘drop bottom‘ body in miniature print dress. $395

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April 2016

Spectacular Spring Two Day Dollhouse & Miniature Auction Friday May 20th & Saturday May 21st Both Days beginning at 10am Preview Thursday May 19th 1 to 4pm

20 Bonnie Brae Road, Spring City, PA 19475 Directions: Route 724 to Bonnie Brae Road, follow signs

Featuring The Collections of Elizabeth Hamilton, Mary March, Gloria Hinkel, Joseph Gray and other notable collectors. This two-day auction will offer some of the most rare and desirable antique dollhouses, dolls and miniatures since the Washington Toy and Miniatures Museum was sold over ten years ago. An outstanding number of antique British dollhouses and rare American dollhouses that seldom come to market include spacious early Victorian villas and townhouses featured in memorable magazine articles, in addition to a large Silber & Fleming type townhouse, Bliss house, German roombox, large Mystery House, a very rare TynieToy Colonial Mansion and unique carpenter-built antique houses from both sides of the Atlantic. A remarkable Spanish townhouse with a fascinating and creative double-layered faรงade will be sold fully furnished with rare 18th century dolls and furnishings. Other rare and desirable dolls include a generous assortment of early Grodnertals, tuck-combs and other jointed wooden dolls, plus beautifully dressed china heads in all sizes, Simon & Halbig Little Women and other dollhouse dolls, French mignonette and small jointed bisque children. An outstanding assortment of elegant Rock & Graner beds, cabinets, chairs, settees and very rare Evans & Cartwright metal furniture comprise only a portion of the fine antique furniture and accessories that include Ellis, Britton & Eaton, Schneegass, Biedermeier, colorful

lithographed furniture, and a truly massive number of Erhard & Sohne ormolu framed pictures and accessories. Very rare antique German Boulle canopy beds, English half-testers, Limoges porcelain, lithophanes, Schweizer Christmas tree, Bristol glassware, petitpoint carpets, Meyers sterling, antique leather-bound books, treenware, Austrian bronzes, Bing and Maerklin kitchen furniture, numerous ormolu chandeliers, gilt soft metal lighting and accessories and many items from memorable museums that have closed in recent years. Plus the largest collection of TynieToy furniture and accessories we have ever offered including Windsor chairs, garden furnishings, fire screens and other rarities. The Mary March Charleston House by Artist James Polzois will showcase art and architecture this will be sold with letter of Provence from artist. Mary also decorated her house with Extraordinary pieces by, Hodgson, John Davenport, and more. There will be a large collection of rare Vienna Bronzes from the Joseph Gray personal collection, add to this the incredible miniatures of Gloria Hinkel, which showcases a lifetime of superior buying. Silver, Artists, and more. Next add will feature all of these items in detail with photos. One of our Best Auctions Ever!

We will feature a non-catalog pre-sale on Friday at 8:30, with hundreds additional dollhouse items.

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8” RARE FG All Bisque Bebe, threaded almond shaped p/w eyes, immaculate pale bisque, barefeet, “swivel neck”, magnificent orig. double braided mohair wig, wears gorgeous silk & lace dress, orig. matching hat w/layers of attached pleated slips, orig. all bisque body (teeny flake on back of torso), non detracting. BREATHTAKING!!! $11,500.

15” French Schmitt Bebe, p/w eyes, gorgeous pale bisque, orig. mohair tailed wig w/extensions, wears gorgeous FACTORY orig. 3 pc. silk & lace costume, PLUS undies consisting of orig. corset, camisole & pantaloons that button together, Fr. ant. velvet & silk hat, ant. socks & ant. Fr. leather shoes, head is fully “signed” Schmitt as well as early “signed” str. wrist 8 ball jointed Schmitt body. OUTSTANDING!!! $13,500.

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13” Early Steiner Series C Bebe, p/w eyes, early pale bisque, ant. mohair wig & Steiner pate, wears stunning ant. Fr. brushed cotton & silk dress w/lace trim, velvet hat adorned w/silk ribbon, ant. Fr. leather shoes & orig. full 1 pc. undies, on orig. early str. wrist Steiner body. Very early Steiner face, darling expressive face in great cabinet size!! Only.... $8200.

10” RARE Gebruder Heubach Toddler W/Molded Pink Bonnet, immaculate bisque, intaglio side glancing eyes, molded lids, deep dimples, deeply molded hair & very ornate bisque bonnet w/incised & raised design, silk ribbons through stringing holes on sides of bonnet, wearing magnificent orig. pink net & silk ribbon dress & orig. undies. On orig. Heubach fully jointed toddler body. Head fully “marked”, very rare doll & very SPECIAL. AMAZING!!!! GREAT & exciting addition to any collection!!! $4350.

7.5” K * R #131 All Bisque Googlie Toddler, glancing sl. eyes, mint bisque overall, orig. mohair wig & orig. pate, wears FACTORY orig. silky dress & orig. undies, rare “barefoot” w/detailed toes, “starfish” hands & “watermelon” mouth. ADORABLE. $5700. 5” Parian, painted hair, bisque face, bisque lower arms & lower legs, beautiful orig. ornate silk & lace dress & orig. undies. Darling tiny size!! $150.

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4.5” All Kestner All Bisque Boy, sl. eyes, perfect pale bisque overall, “swivel neck”, orig. mohair wig & dressed in ORIGINAL ant. costume, black multi strap boots & on orig. all bisque JDK body w/RARE clenched fists. ADORABLE!!! only....$2550. 5.5” All Bisque ByeLo Baby, sl. eyes, perfect eye wax, “swivel neck”, orig. organdy & lace dress, slip & bonnet, on orig. fully “signed” body, marked 6 - 13 1/2, by Grace S Putnam, Germany incised on her back. She has mint bisque “overall”. Absolutely ADORABLE. $795.

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A Walk in the Parisian District of Early French Fashion Doll Shops

will never forget the fascination I felt, as a student, when I first consulted the Second Empire French magazines pertaining to dolls at the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris. During the mid-1980s, the periodicals were still stored in the original building located at 58, rue de Richelieu, in the same district where most of the prominent doll shops had settled under Napoleon III. I remember wandering in those streets trying to imagine how that very area looked like over 100 years earlier, when La Poupée Modèle, La Gazette de la Poupée and La Poupée were the current children magazines, when Le Journal des Demoiselles educated well-bred and impeccably behaved teenagers of the Second Empire, when shops such as “Au Calife de

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by Samy Odin

Charming poupée by Madame Rohmer with a pale bisque head and stationary blue enamel eyes. The original garment evokes the very fashionable tartan fabric so trendy under Napoleon III.

Bagdad,” “Au Paradis des Enfants,” “A la Poupée de Nuremberg” and many, many more were in full activity and filled with those marvels that we cherish so much, today, in our collectors world. During the two decades of the Second Empire the doll scene, in Paris, had bloomed into a very upscaled crafting milieu, essentially settled in the second district of the city. The Huret sisters had their showroom at 2, boulevard des Italiens, then nearby at 22, boulevard Montmartre, a few blocks from where their direct competitor, Léontine Rohmer, was active at 24, boulevard Poissonnière, quite close to another renowned doll shop “A la Petite Créole,” run at n° 32 by Mademoiselle Massonneau.

Before “La poupée Modèle” another magazine was published in Paris, at 92, rue de Richelieu, in the 2nd district, during the earlier years of the Second Empire. It was titled “Cendrillon”. Even though dolls were not the main focus of the magazine, some illustrations show children playing with dolls, such as this exquisite one.

Several other doll makers had their facilities in the same area, such as Claude Blampoix and his successor Duval-Denis, at the time located at 98, rue Montorgueil, or Eugène Barrois, who lived and produced dolls at 192, rue Saint-Martin, at the edge of the second and third districts. A few years later, in 1867, Léon Casimir Bru settled his business at 374, rue Saint-Denis, which was mid-way between the traditional area of doll shops active during the Second Empire and the Temple district where new

Doll hats marked Huret are scarce. This one has been preserved in pristine condition from the late 1850s.

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Color plate illustrating the magazine Le Journal des Demoiselles in September 1852

Color plate illustrating the magazine Le Journal des Demoiselles in August 1852

doll businesses were to flourish during the III Republic. Jumeau, in fact, had already settled at 8, rue Anjou (since named rue Pastourelle) in 1867, after having run his business at the address of 18, rue Mauconseil, which was on the border between the 2nd and 1st districts. I can easily imagine the itinerary of a middle-class family aiming to dolly shop for their children and walking from “La Madeleine,” where they would have admired the

This early 1860s poupée by Jumeau with a fully articulated wooden body has the pressed bisque head probably made by Barrois before Jumeau made his own heads. 20

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Dolly could pretend to sew by using accessories such as this leather “nécessaire de couture” with leather handles and gilded metal lock.

Galerie Vivienne as it looks today.

windows of the Department Store “Aux Trois Quartiers,” to boulevard des Capucines where they would have drooled over Giroux’s display of luxury toys and dolls and less than half a block away, on the same boulevard, they would have admired the windows at “Au Nain Bleu,” the mythical toy shop that already was revered under Napoleon III. A few minutes walk would have brought this imaginary family in front of the toy shop

“Aux Enfants Sages,” at the beginning of the very crowded passage Jouffroy, before heading up to the store “A la Ménagère,” which had opened in 1863 at 20, boulevard Bonne Nouvelle. In less than half hour, this family would have seen what takes a lifetime commitment to a doll collector of our days to discover. An 1860s shopper who would have looked for the most refined garments and accessories for parisiennes

The favorite head mold for Huret poupées has painted intaglio eyes, a swivel neck and delicate complexion.

Glazed porcelain heads were used by Huret during the 1850s. This particular doll came on an unmarked Huret wooden body.

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Among the indispensable dolly companions, afghan dogs covered with real rabbit fur are a classic that each parisienne “needs.”

Extraordinary for its pristine condition, this early nurse sports the most exquisite nanny outfit while holding a French all-bisque mignonette and pushing a stroller containing a Simon & Halbig all-bisque child. Precious!

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and other fashion dolls could have found two dozen specialized shops, always in the same district, between the Opera and the Bourse. Guillard’s exemplary toy shop was sparkling inside the very trendy Galerie Vivienne, from where one could walk towards another as well furnished shop located 40, rue de Richelieu: “Aux Rêves de l’Enfance.” From there, it was

This colorful military uniform comes from the wardrobe of a fashion doll where both male and female attires were featured. In fact, a same doll could play both roles simply based on the type of garment worn.

Classic unmarked Parisienne with a wooden body from the mid-1860s.

easy to have a look at the showroom the Maison Terrène had at 10, rue du Marché Saint-Honoré and walk to the display windows of the famed shop “A la Récompense” run by Nadaud at 32, rue du 4 Septembre. One block away, was nestled the shop of Mademoiselle Béreux, the legendary seamstress who realized the most elaborate garments

Even though unmarked, this Rohmer-type doll has been preserved with a luxury original trousseau, in the original trunk from Napoleon III era.

The miniature world of dolls, during that golden age, was meant to include each possible object of every-day life, even a fly chaser such as this one, made out of ivory for the handle and leather for the strings. Unbelievable!

The refinement on this pale blue silk belt or this frilly mauve bonnet is amazing!

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Doll photos were used as advertising for shops such as “Au Paradis des Enfants.” Below: This doll accessory is a gem: safely preserved in a leather purse a miniature coin representing the emperor and a folded paper fake money worth… “Five Kisses” from the Bank of Exchange.

Very rare miniature sacs de voyage for parisienne cut from quality tapestry with leather handle, the bigger having a wooden base that opens and can be locked with a gilded metal key.

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and accessories for the trendy poupées such as those made for the Huret sisters. And less than two minutes walk would have brought the lucky shopper to rue de Choiseul where Madame Lavallée Péronne reigned in her “A la Poupée de Nuremberg” store, right across another magical doll address “Au Calife de Bagdad” where Herbillon was crafting the elusive dolls and their trousseaux that make us all drool today. Slightly down that same street, at n° 10, the charming shop “Au Bengali” displayed the marvels gathered by the widow Fialont and walking down to Passage Choiseul, one could have admired the exclusive designs for dolls by Maria Lusse, active at n° 63. Of course, other venues, in Paris, offered all sorts of doll related items for sale, such as the department stores named “Le Tapis Rouge,” 67 rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, “Au Bon Marché,” 24 rue de Sèvres, “Grands Magasins du Louvre,” place du Palais Royal, “Grands

Could we envision to realize such elaborate items for a play doll today? This white felt cloche is hand trimmed with black bias, silk black ottoman and white and black feathers. And doesn’t this fancy chapeau perfectly match the black wooden étui containing gilded glasses decorated with an enameled miniature representing Napoleon III? So chic….

Magasins du Printemps,” 64 boulevard Haussmann or “La Belle Jardinière,” 2 rue du Pont-Neuf. Yet, the “crème de la crème” for dolls, at that time, was available in the second district where the doll business flourished exponentially until the end of the Second Empire. Progressively, the doll market changed and during the

This early model by BRU dates from the late 1860s.

Doll dresses of the era perfectly reflect the children fashions, as can be seen on this garment, cut in the same style sported by this little girl of the late 1850s.

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Marked Huret garments are often cut from quality white piqué and decorated with fine soutache.

following two decades the most prominent doll makers and doll shops gathered in the 3rd district, around the Temple area, in the northern part of the Marais. Alas, very seldom are the photos and illustrations of the time testament of the presence of this crafting specialty in the heart of Paris. I’m presently going deeper in this research in order to gather enough information for a special

exhibition, “Le Paris des Poupées,” planned at the Musée de la Poupée-Paris for next Fall. Keep tuned on this magazine for more about this thrilling subject… The author wishes to thank Marie-Claude Wagner for sharing some of her marvels for this paper. Samy Odin can be reached at Musée de la Poupée-Paris or by email at samy.odin@noos.fr

Black seems a difficult color for dolls to wear, yet during the Second Empire, almost each trousseau included black outfits and accessories such as those shown here.

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Very often photographers immortalized children holding their doll, rarer and earlier are those where poupées de mode can be seen.

Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears Inc. 12.5” All original Jumeau French Fashion “0”, incredible blue moray taffeta & velvet gown, hat, undergarments, boots, blue pw eyes, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, 5” French glass eyed kid body (hands as is) Mignonnette, blond mohair $3450. Now $3050. wig, 2 strap black slippers $695. Now $615. 4” French glass eyed Mignonnette, blond mohair wig, black strap shoes $325. Now $295.

21 ½” K * R 101 “Peter” with professional repair on head, it appears left side by ear, right side of ear, forehead & front of neck, facial features are all original, fur wig $2150. Now $1295.

13” Heubach #6894 all original in snowsuit, wonderful blue intaglio eyes, great molding $695. Now $595. 16 ½” 1930’s Black Toddler All Original by Artycal of Argentina $850. Now $655.

17” Lenci Dutch Boy 300 Series 1930’s, all original in felt plaid pants, black jacket, red shirt, mohair cape, felt tulip, wooden shoes, brown painted eyes $1995. Now $1250.

29” Glazed Pink Luster China with Rohmer look, beautiful coloring, cobalt blue glass eyes, leather gusseted body, HH wig, antique bonnet, undergarments and boots, dress (as is) $4750. Now $3995.

20” Insised Depose Jumeau 9 on working mama pull string body, blue pw eyes, applied ears $5995. Now $5195.

16 ½” 1294 Simon & Halbig on 5 piece toddler body, brown sleep eyes, blonde mohair wig, sweet doll $695. Now $585.

14” Hilda JDK jr. 1914 with molded hair, brown sleep eyes, baby body - crazed, hands repainted, great molding $1100. Now $1025. 3” Schuco Mohair Bear $95.

17” K star R 121 Toddler, blue sleep eyes, original mohair wig, adorable face $850. Now $695.

Heloise French poured resin dolls w/ hand painted eyes & features, mohair wigs, fabulous detailed costumes. 23 ½” Morgane #9, 2010 dressed in antique silk crepe flapper dress w/ antique beadwork $1325. 23” Estelle #43, light blue silk walking suit $995. 19 ½” Virginie #23/35, blue silk & beautiful lace, beading through mohair wig $995.

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4 ¾” All Bisque Bonnie Babe by Averille, blue sleep eyes, blue molded shoes, original? outfits in vintage box $675.

24” Kestner A 211 20 on baby body, brown stationary eyes, original plaster pate - fur wig as is, great molding $595. Now $500.

6 ½” Kestner 111 All Bisque Googlie, jointed shoulders & hips, brown sleep eyes, original mohair wig, trunk with lots of clothes made by original owner, comes w/ dolly, metal pail & Dolly’s milk bottle, this is just as she came to us $995. 19” Early 1850’s pressed bisque ABG of wonderful quality, blue painted eyes, original HH wig, antique clothing $2250. Now $1850.

13 ½” Lynne & Michael Roche Early American Children, bisque head & jointed bodies, dressed in antique fabrics Emma in red striped dress 3/10, 1991 $695. James in brown, 13/25, 1991 $695. Emma in brown print, 2/15, 1992 w/ box $695.

15 ½” All original Elise Ballerina 1963 in aqua tutu, blonde hair $175. 15 ½” Elise Ballerina 1964 all original in aqua tutu, brunette hair $175. 20” 1949 – 51 Nina Ballerina all original in tagged tutu (few holes in netting), beautiful hard plastic doll $375.

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

15” S & H 1249 DEP Germany 4 1/2, brown sleep eyes, mama crier pull string in cloth covered cardboard body, compo shoulder plate, compo jointed arms & lower legs $695. Now $525.

Composition Dolls in Handmade Ethnic Costumes by Linda Holderbaum

The variety of composition dolls used for benefit bazaars or dressed as presents varies in quality of the composition but shows the tremendous pride of the crafter in depicting costumes from their homeland. Many of the dolls shown here are in Polish or Czech costumes as well as some from Norway.

ometimes you wish your dolls could talk and tell you where they came from and who they were intended for. That is the case with these larger probably American-made composition dolls wearing intricate hand-crafted ethnic costumes. Composition dolls have been used by other countries to depict regional costume. Some companies did make dolls in ethnic outfits as part of their own lines. This article will concentrate on the 14-inch and taller unmarked American made dolls that are dressed in regional attire. Composition is a mixture of wood pulp or sawdust, glue and other material such as cornstarch, resin or wood flour. Composition dolls were made from approximately 1909 into the early 1950s. The most popular time period for composition dolls was between 1920 to the 1940s. During this time period some manufacturers did produce dolls in ethnic costumes, such as Dreamworld and Junel Novelty, who produced dolls in the 11â&#x20AC;&#x2018;inch height category.

This 15-inch girl is one of the earlier composition Shirley-Temple type dolls with tin eyes. Her outfit is a traditional Norwegian costume with black wool skirt, white blouse and apron and red beaded vest and cap. 28

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This 17-inch girl is also in a Norwegian outfit. She has sleep tin eyes with painted lower lashes, slight eye shadow and a sweet expression. Her matted wig has long curls in the back. A close-up of the cap shows the seed bead decoration seen here and on the vest.

Research information is difficult to find for these unmarked dolls. During the time from the 1920s to the 1940s information on many companies is scarce at best. Sections of the Collectors Encyclopedia of American Composition Dolls 19001950, Volumes I and II by Ursula R. Mertz have been helpful. Included in the Mertz book is information reported by Fortune Magazine in 1936. It mentions that dolls could be purchased from as little as twenty-five cents with most dolls selling for between $1.00 and $5.00 retail. The quality of a good doll and a cheap doll was also discussed. Cheap dolls did not have the seam lines sanded down or as smooth a complexion as the higher quality dolls. Patricia Schoonmaker in her Compo Corner in Doll Reader Magazine told readers that unmarked dolls like these were purchased undressed and dressed in ethnic costumes for charity bazaars which were popular in the 1930s and 1940s.

This 14 Â˝-inch girl has a closed mouth and tin sleep eyes. Her outfit, representing the Pizen area of the Czech Republic, has handembroidery on the apron and sleeves. Her cap has machine-made woven ribbon trim on the front edge and a bow in the back of the same material as the blouse. The close-up of the back of her hat shows the cap worn by young, unmarried Pizen girls which has two wings, the length of which reached across the width of the shoulders.

This pair was purchased together and both wear Czech outfits that are sewn on. The boy is 16-inches tall with painted blue eyes, no lashes, and molded, painted hair. His white shirt has embroidery on the wrists and on the button down front. He has black velvet pants and a striped velvet vest ands wears a black felt hat. The 15-inch girl has painted blue eyes with no lashes. Under her elaborate glued down lace hat you can see her molded and painted hair with a molded blue bow. Her outfit has crocheted trim on her sleeve, neck, apron, and undergarments.

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The Polish outfit representing the area of Krakow on this 15-inch girl is one of the most popular outfits that can be found. She has the Queen Elizabeth type head with plastic eyes and open mouth. Her all original “crispy mint” outfit has the blouse and skirt sewn together. It is so well sewn it could be a commercially made outfit. Her vest shows the detailed sewing and beadwork on her red velvet vest. This 16-inch lady also wears Polish garb typical of the Krakow area with painted eyes and closed mouth. Her costume is not as detailed at the previous doll. She has machine embroidered trim going along the top of her blouse sleeves, the neck and bottom of her skirt. The vest is lined with tan satin with seven cutout tabs along the bottom edge. She has what looks like a commercially made petticoat. Her outfit is not sewn on but has snaps so it can be removed.

Whether they were costumed as a present for a daughter or granddaughter or made as a donation for a church or community bazaar, the creators of the costumes of these dolls were exceptional seamstresses and certainly were proud of their cultural heritage. None of the dolls included here are marked. Some of them appear to be in the “cheap” doll category. The girls seen here are all composition and jointed at the neck, shoulders and hips. Some of the dolls have the

This pair are also costumed in Czech dresses. Both were purchased together and are in pristine condition. They both have sleep eyes, open mouths but different head molds. The costumes on both of these dolls are sewn on and show exceptional sewing skills or were commercially made. The 18-inch girl has sleep brown eyes and blonde mohair wig with two braids. She has a cloth tag under her outfit that looks like a dry-cleaning label – hand written in ink it says “MARYSKA,” probably her name.

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The close up of the 19-inch doll shows her Princess Elizabeth type face. While she has a “quality” look, the side seams on her head are visible and were not sanded. She has sleep brown eyes, mohair wig, painted lashes and slight eye shadow. She wears the same red hose as the painted face Czech boy and girl.

This 14-inch doll is in an outfit from Denmark. She is unmarked and looks like a Hedwig doll. Hedwig Dolls were created from the characters of the books by Marguerite de Angeli. Seven dolls were created, originally produced by Ideal Novelty & Toy Company. The dolls depicted illustrations from the book. The Hedwig dolls represented Sweden, France, Canada, Poland and also an Amish girl. There is not any resource material mentioning a Danish doll so at present she is believed to be in a hand-made costume. Olga is a 16 ½-inch girl from Russia. She may have been commercially made as she is crispy mint and came with a square printed paper tag that reads: “OLGA//FROM//RUSSIA”

earlier tin eyes but most have the later plastic eyes. While most of the dolls found wear Slavic outfits, Polish costumes seem most prevalent. Part of the fun of collecting is learning about the dolls and where they came from. Truly dolls are a mirror of man. During this time period of the “pretty doll” this is true. And pride in one’s heritage also shines through with the tremendous work and love that the ladies put forth with these dolls. Part of the fun of collecting is that learning never ends. Even after 45 plus years of collecting there is always something new to learn. If anyone has more information on these dolls, please contact the author at lholderbau@aol.com.

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10” Wire eye Steiner. Working sleep eye mechanism using a lever. DK. BR. PW eyes. Pierced ears with earrings. Classic Steiner hands and feet. Full lashes and brows. White bisque/soft blush. CM. LT. peach lips. Little Victorian girl look. Orig. Bl. dress with undergarments.WILL CAPTURE YOUR HEART. $ 6,100.

8” All orig. FS and Co. Mkd on back of head. Orig. except hat. OM. with teeth. DK blue eyes. Excellent body finish. Starfish hands. Blonde mohair braids. Jointed. BLK leather shoes. New price $ 850.

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18” Fire C Steiner. BL. eyes. Sm. cut eye openings gives this doll a special look. Pierced ears. Steiner hands and feet. MKD. on back of head. Creamy white bisque. Curly blonde mohair wig. Dimple in chin. Chunky French body and MKD. French shoes. A DARLING GIRL WITH A LOT OF PRESENCE. $ 5,975

13” Beautiful Sonnenberg. Soft creamy white bisque with rose on cheeks. Pierced ears with antique blue glass earrings. Bulging BL. PW. eyes. CM. Brunette mohair wig. Soft pink lips. Antique BL. silk dress/lace. Big bow on back of dress. Lace hose. French shoes with Lt. BR. silk bows. Ecru silk bow in hair. THIS IS REALLY A GORGEOUS DOLL. $ 3,175.

11” Sonnenberg Bru, named for the way the doll resembles the Bru. Stunning BR PW eyes. DK. brows. Open/closed mouth with molded tongue. Blushed bisque. Eight ball jointed body. Orig. Blonde mohair wig . Orig. body finish. Wears orig. dress of silk and lace. BLK. French slippers. Pale socks. Sweet orig. hard to find doll. $ 3,195

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15” Bathing Doll. White body with desirable pink head and neck. Wonderful modeling of head and chubby body. Blushed cheeks. Fabulous face painting. BL. eyes. Detailed toes and knees. Has been in my collection for thirty years. Only $ 475.

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Bernard Ravca’s Real People by Dominique Pennegues

time we have no information about when he first arrived in avca artist dolls are well known in the United France, and if he was an adult and alone or with his family. States and one may easily find many vintage and However, we learn from the Registre du Commerce that he contemporary articles about their maker(s), most registered on the 3rd of January, 1927 as a “painted fabric of them giving the same information. We would like to maker” and his headquarters were 94 rue St Lazare, not far believe that vintage interviews and articles reflect the from Opera and the main Paris stores. We also learn that his absolute truth, but, unhappily, this is not always the case. commercial name was to be “Ets Ravca.” The legend of creator Bernard Ravca must be rewritten, It’s interesting to note that, “Bernard Ravca” registered as which for collectors interested in his dolls, is the best for a painted fabric (cloth) maker” the same year than a very their understanding. talented French artist, Yvonne Wendremaire Spaggiari, What is the most surprising is that there are so many patented a trademark for her artistic soft sculpt American articles about Bernard Ravca and his dolls under the name of “Les Originaux de dolls, while there is, to our knowledge, no Vovonne, ” her dolls being remarkably similar French vintage articles ever published about to the later “Original Ravca” dolls, but with the artist and his production during his even more artistically painted faces. stay in France. It is this reason why it Bernard Ravca claimed on his 1930’s is necessary to follow Bernard Ravca’s letterhead titled “Vieux et Vieilles“ steps from where the story was supposed (old women and old men) that he to have happened, namely Paris and had displayed at the 1925 Exposition make sure the information is exacting Internationale des Arts Décoratifs, and according to official records. although his name is not listed with those Since 1924, there is a French law which of the doll makers. Since he declared himself does not allow a commercial activity without in 1927 as a “painted fabric maker,” and not being registered at “Registre du Commerce.” as a doll maker (although he claimed later To be able to have access to those registers, Bernard Ravca’s first label. when he was in the States that he started his searchers and historians have to know the doll making in the early 20’s), one may assume he exhibited number under which the business has been registered, his painted fabric production and not dolls at the Musée’s which can sometimes be very hard to find, and even Fabric Department. This is of course confusing, unhappily impossible if the name of the maker is not his real one, as is like most of the information on Bernard Ravca. the case for Bernard Ravca. By 1928, Bernard Ravca had moved to 19 rue Bleue, still in So, it’s only since a short while ago that a rare copy of the 9th arrondissement of Paris, and as he occupied only one a commercial letter from Bernard Ravca has reappeared, room and was still living by himself, we may assume he had giving the key to open the “secret box.” What we learn from not met with great success by this time. There is once more a the Register is quite different from what we are told about kind of confusion here, because being registered at this place this “French” artist. under his real name, the date of birth he gave is the 13th of Bernard Ravca’s real name was in fact Berck Rawski, March, 1880 instead of March 13, 1904. born in Moszek, Poland, the 19th of March, 1904. At this Letterhead from Bernard Ravca. It dates from around 1938 as it mentions a silver medal from the 1937 Paris International Exhibit. The dolls are called “Vieux et Vieille” (old men and women) and not “Real Ravca” as on some early Ravca tags attached to his dolls made in France. It also says that models were patented, however we have no trace of such patent, so it could have been “deposed in secret” which was allowed in France. The letterhead also stated that Bernard Ravca exhibited at 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs, had won a Grand Prix at 1933 Lyon Exhibit, and a silver medal at 1937 Paris Exposition. Private collection USA.

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All-stockinette dolls with well-defined stitch shaping of features, painted facial features, blue eyes, white mohair wigs, padded stockinette armature bodies.

Once part of Bernard Ravca’s private collection, this is known as the “Gossiper” ensemble. The two women are standing in front of the 11 rue d’Orchampt house in Montmartre, where Bernard Ravca’s atelier was located. Bernard Ravca wrote in a note accompanying this ensemble that the dolls represented his next door neighbors. Interestingly, he wrote that they were made in the early 1920’s although he did not move to rue d’Orchampt until 1936! The two women are talking about their elderly friend sitting in front of them, who has just purchased a nice bouquet from the lady gardener, and has stopped to rest a while before presenting it to the young lady down the road. Both elderly women are discussing his unlikely romance. They are so engrossed that one woman (having just returned from the market) is completely unaware of the dog who is pulling the sausages from the basket and devouring them. In a letter dated May 1978, Bernard Ravca explains that this creation “from the early 20’s” had been improved by his wife Frances in 1977 for a Christmas exhibit, as she added the animals to the Montmartre scene. Each doll is made of stuffed silk, needle-sculpted stockinette, with hand painted features and original clothes by Bernard Ravca. The animals by Frances Diecks Ravca are made of composition. Dolls are 25 cm each. Private collection. U.S.A.

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Card-Players. A convivial group of French villagers at an afternoon card game. Each has a distinctive facial shape and depiction with painted highlights and is wearing an artist designed and made costume. Marks: (each has original Ravca paper label, some with pencil signatures, too). An “authentication” by the artist on his original letterhead notes that this is “the first and original piece created by me in Paris, France in 1929” and that its name is, simply, ”Card‑Players” which implies that Bernard Ravca made more ensembles of this kind later on. 51 cm. Courtesy Florence Theriault

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The Polish businessman obtained French citizenship on the 6th of July, 1931 and moved to 11 rue Orchampt in Montmartre in 1936 which he advertised as an artist studio. It must have been a small place as the only French publication with his name listed is in the classified section of a Parisian publication, saying he was looking for an single room near Place de Clichy or Place des Abesses. This same year his name appeared in the Registre du Commerce as a doll maker and for the first time in the Almanach du Commerce, in the “Section Poupée.” Ravca declared in his ad in the Almanach that he was producing “plush animals, dolls “Vieux et Vieilles” in ethnic costumes, as well as items for confectionaries. This same ad appeared from 1936 until 1940. His letterhead from the late 1930’s states on the top that he had won a “Grand Prix” at Lyon Exhibit in 1933 and a “silver medal” at the 1937 Paris International Exhibit. His ad in the Almanach however, does not mention that he exhibited at the Musee des Arts Décoratifs, or was a medal winner at Lyon Exhibit in 1933, so should we conclude it was for his painting on fabric? He does not mention his silver medal at the 1937 Paris International Exhibit either, which any maker would have been proud to claim. More questioning… April 2016

All-stockinette dolls whose stitch-shaped features depict an aged Alsatian couple, each with painted facial features, white mohair wigs, stockinette padded armature bodies, original artist-made costumes, the man with an organ grinder with keywind music box that functions well and plays the French anthem ”La Marseillaise,” the woman with needles and knitting. Lettered B. Ravca on the man’s pant leg. 1939. 35cm. Courtesy Florence Theriault

It’s also important to note that there were nine years between Yvonne Spaggiari’s official production of dolls in 1927, and Ravca’s official 1936 production, the latter being copies of Yvonne’s creations, as we will see in a next article to come. Another fact which is important to mention: Bernard Ravca, while in France, called his dolls “Vieux et Vieilles” as shown in the Almanach du Commerce from 1936 till 1940, as well as on his letterhead. However, we easily find dolls said to have been made in France with the label “Original Ravca” written on a white/ivory round card. This is very similar to Yvonne Spaggiari’s patented trademark “Les originaux de Vovone” (Original Vovone). One has to question the artist’s intentions when it came to Yvonne Spaggiari’s creations, and how he managed later with new competitors while in the States. As collectors know, many French makers went to the 1939 New York World’s Fair to show their production at the French Pavillon, and Bernard Ravca was one of the makers there to represent France. He was clever enough to bring with him, along with all his typical production of softsculpted dolls, tiny bread-crumbs dolls and a 1937 couple rarely seen in terms of size, as the soft sculpted old man was nearly 60 inches and the woman 56 inches. He must have made quite an impression with such large dolls.

41 cm. Portrait dolls of stockinette with stitched and painted facial features depicting an elderly man and woman, each with benign smile, white mohair wig, wrapped fabric body, wearing artist-made cloth country costumes and wooden shoes, the man holding a French newspaper, and the woman holding a little baby in blanket wrap. The dolls appear in a photograph of Shirley Temple’s doll collection taken in the late 1930s. Courtesy Florence Theriault. All-stockinette dolls with well-defined stitch shaping of features, painted facial features, bright blue eyes, white mohair wigs, padded stockinette armature bodies. Hands are not formed. Each doll is wearing an original artist made costume of French village people, one with label “Made in France”. 25 cm. Courtesy Florence Theriault.

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14” (36 cm.) Each has a stockinette head with stitch-shaped and painted facial features, pronounced noses and chins, white mohair wigs, padded stockinette bodies over armature frames, and each wearing an original costume, the woman holding a large tray of metal wares that she is peddling, and having the name B. Ravca lettered on her apron. Courtesy Florence Theriault

Sadly, WWII started while Bernard Ravca was still in the States, and being Jewish, he decided to not come back to France. From 1939 on there is no mention of Berk Rawski or Bernard Ravca in French documentation, and we have to turn to American articles to try to know what the Polish/French/American artist did in his remaining years. Of course many American articles have been written about Bernard Ravca, but we find the same information given in most of modern articles about the “French artist.” A famous article was written by Carol Strasburger for the San Bernardino County Sun in November 15, 1942 titled, “The man who brings dolls to life” and it is a full page article, with large black and white photos of Bernard Ravca and some of his dolls. It is written in a very sweet, rather passionate tone, full of sensitive remarks, and it is clear that the journalist was very impressed by Bernard Ravca’s personality and the story he told her, as she not only insisted on his incredible talent, comparing him to a magician seen in a movie entitled “The Magician, ” but also on the physical appearance of the “French”

Original vintage photo showing Bernard Ravca with his two “human size“ peasants from Britanny, created in Paris in 1937 and presented at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Note the size of the man head is same as Bernard Ravca’s. Private Collection. France. 38

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Left: Couple depicting an elderly man and woman from the French country region of Bretagne (Brittany), with stockinette faces having stitched detailing with handpainted features, muslin wrapped straw bodies posed seated, stockinette hands, each wearing the original artist made folklore costume of the region. Marks: Jan. 1937 (woman) Feb 37 (man). Orig. Ravca (silver paper label, with pencil signature Bernard Ravca on reverse). 1.52 cm for the man and 1.42 the woman. Courtesy Florence Theriault. Right: Portrait doll of Sir Harry Lauder, a famous Scottish theatrical presence of the 1920’s. Sculpted paper mache head with portrait-like features of an adult man, brown shaded side-glancing eyes, strong nose and cheek bones, shaded detail of complexion, closed mouth with smiling expression, brush-stroked brows, all cloth body with stockinette stitch-shaped fingers, wearing original artistmade Scottish costume with plaid kilt, scarf, blue cord jacket, blue leggings, leather shoes, knit tam, jewelry. Original Ravca (paper label, ink written on reverse side “Sir Harry Lauder”). 74 cm. Courtesy Florence Theriault.

artist, making the comparison between him and some of Leonardo de Vinci’s portraits. Carol Strasburger also presented Bernard Ravca as a French man born in Paris, the son of a lawyer. She cited his exciting life and extensive travels, how he wanted to become a doctor but was not able to because of the unexpected death of his father. Then, the journalist explained that Bernard Ravca had to work because suddenly left without money, “Young Bernard” as she liked to call him, had to find immediate employment. The work he found consisted of painting silk scarfs, shawls and doll faces in a studio near Paris. But it angered him that the dolls must all be made to look alike, with the same, set, “pretty” look upon each face. So, when he was asked to make a doll representing Marguerite of Faust, he attempted to recreate Marguerite as a personality, as it seemed to him that she should have looked like in real life. The journalist said he received so much praise for the result achieved, and derived so much satisfaction from having broken away from constantly painting over and over again a doll exactly like another, that he opened his own studio just to work on dolls. He set about developing a new type of doll, each to be as different from any other as people are from each other.

Jewish Sepharadic mother with baby in her arms. Paper label marked Bernard Ravca. 55 cm and 22 cm. Courtesy Alderfer Auction.

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Left: Vintage postcard of Hollywood character doll Frank Sinatra, composition head, stuffed cloth body. 76 cm. One of his fans has fainted from excitement. Right: Very rare Ravca character doll representing one of Frank Sinatra’s fans. Oil painted papier-mache head and cloth body, yarn black hair and heavy red lipstick mouth . She has a red buffalo plaid cut off pants, red full fashioned sweater and khaki linen coat with ink teeny bopper phrases written on it. Leather loafers. Her body naturally falls into slouchy poses. This could well be the creation of Frances Dieck Ravca as there is much similarity to her dolls made before meeting Bernard Ravca. The doll has a handtag with “Ravca” written on it. 40 cm. Courtesy Mary Ellen Rucci. U.S.A.

Woman Peddler. The items in the basket are silver-like without any painting. Basket with Cosmo Manufacturing Company metal accessories. Private collection U.S.A. 40

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This part of the article by Carol Strasburger is of some interest for us as Yvonne Spaggiari’s studio was located not far from Porte de Clignancourt near Paris like the journalist says. Could Bernard Ravca had worked there? This would explain the similarity between the two productions, but this is only a proposition we make, not an affirmation. We also note that he started his dolls making right after Yvonne Spaggiari had definitely left France to live in Italy, in 1935. The journalist goes on with “Fifty dolls representative of his native France were made by Ravca especially to adorn the room which the young Queen Elizabeth of England and her husband, the King, occupied in the Quai D’Orsay Palace in Paris during their visit to President LeBrun of France in July, 1938. The Queen was so delighted she sent Ravca a personal letter of appreciation.”

Very rare, early Breadcrumb couple. Women knits and the man reads the French Le Journal. The back of the Chairs have “made in France.” A circular paper tag states the name Ravca. This breadcrumb couple is from the personal collection of the late Bernard Ravca. 4” high and 6-1/2” long. Note, another mystery: other bread crumb dolls were made by a French painter/sculptor in Montmartre in the 1910’s till around 1925. Some of this artist’s creations were sold a few years ago by French expert François Theimer. One large ensemble was marked “Les passionés d’art” and “IMOGA.” Courtesy Deborah Varner. U.S.A. Below: Vintage photo from Bernard Ravca and American wife Frances with some of their creations. Private collection U.S.A.

In fact, deprived from their own sovereigns, French people did enjoy the King and Queen of England, and many makers, from all specialties, offered many presents when the Royal couple came to France. Many gifts were given to the royal couple including Marianne and France by S.F.B.J. and Lenci-type dolls by Raynal, so ethnic dolls by Bernard Ravca would not have been an exception. However, he could have offered then to the Presidency, knowing that this would allow him to write on his letterhead (as he did) “supplier of the Presidency” which of course was a plus. Once again, this is only a possibility. None of the French newspapers spoke of this particular honor, also fifty dolls as stated in Carol Strasburger’s article, seems to be an inordinately large number. Coming back to vintage American articles on Bernard Ravca, another of real interest, was published on December 16, 1941 by the Express Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. In this

Postal card representing concert players by Bernard Ravca. Private collection. France.

article we read about doll artist Margaret Zimmerman, known for her portrait dolls made of crepe paper and silk, and another type made of composition and other mediums. This new artist was making dolls representing personalities she called her “five men of destiny: Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, Chamberlain, and Roosevelt.” Bernard Ravca met her some time in 1941 from what we understand, and invited her and a few other artists to participate in one of his doll shows. Later, some Ravca dolls along with Margaret Zimmerman dolls look came on the doll market, some made of crepe paper and others made of composition. Bernard Ravca also made portrait dolls of political importance. Shortly after he arrived in the States, Bernard Ravca met an American artist, Frances Elinor Diecks, eight years younger than he, but also involved in doll making, mainly miniatures representing actors and actress. The couple got married in 1943 and worked together in the making of dolls. Bernard

Postal card representing allied soldiers by Bernard Ravca. Private collection. France. Antique DOLL Collector

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Bernard Ravca’s European and ethnic dolls on display. Private collection. France.

Postcard from Bernard and Frances Ravca, showing creations of mideast or Arabic dolls in a desert setting. Private collection. France.

Four portrait-dolls with paper mache sculpted heads on cloth bodies, representing composers Mozart, Wagner, Beethoven and Hayden. 76 cm. Courtesy Florence Theriault.

Two historical portrait dolls. Paper mache heads with sculpted features of the English queen Elizabeth I. Left, painted facial features, green/ grey eyes, rose blushed eye shadow, closed mouth, auburn mohair wig in lavish arrangement ornamented with many “jewels”, all stockinette body, costumed in lavish silk and velvet gown with a multitude of royal “jewels”. Original Ravca (paper label, inscribed Elizabeth I). The second portrait doll with a paper mache head with sculpted and artistically painted facial features, side-glancing eyes, closed mouth, blushed details of complexion, auburn mohair wig in elaborate arrangement, stockinette body, wearing artist-made costume of green velvet and satin with lace bodice including a plethora of ornaments and “jewels”. 89 cm. Courtesy Florence Theriault. 42

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Ravca again changed his nationality, and was granted American citizenship in 1947. The couple carried on using several techniques for making of their lifelike dolls: soft sculptures made of silk stockinette over sculpted cotton with painted facial features. These dolls have wire armatures and covered cloth bodies. A mixture of bread crumbs and glue base was used for parts of the body such as hands, as well as for animals and small dolls. The hard material was mainly used by Frances while Bernard Ravca was more faithful to the needle-sculpted technique. One also find paper crepe dolls as well as composition ones.

Above: This card shows two women talking while a dog is eating sausages from the woman’s basket. The hands, dog and sausages are made of bread-crumbs. It has the following imprints: “BERNARD RAVCA 344 West 89th Street New York 24, N.Y. Phone: Trafalgar 7-9280” Left: Small figure representing an Italian cobbler from Napoli. Paper label marked “Original Ravca” on one side and “Napoli Italy Cobbler” with hand written Bernard Ravca on the other side.

The diversity of their production is very unusual, dolls could represent poor peasants from France and other countries, but also Hollywood characters, such as Frank Sinatra, Laurel and Hardy (a pair of those sold for more than $3500 a few years ago), characters from the world of music, ballet, literature, religious celebrities such as Pope Pius XII, Henry VIII and his wives, Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, political leaders such as Churchill or Stalin, American historical dolls, etc. The Ravca-Diecks couple became well known from their many dolls exhibits throughout the States. Their dolls were not only used as ornaments, but also for

Sculpted face of the comedienne Fanny Brice with painted features, wide smile, painted teeth, sculpted short brown curly hair, elongated torso and limbs, painted shoes and socks, original plaid cotton dress and undergarments. Original Ravca (paper label inscribed Fanny Brice). 38 cm. Courtesy Florence Theriault.

Vintage postal card showing Frances Ravca in front of her and her husband’s creations. Card marked, “part of Hollywood 11 to 28 inches” and “part of ballet 8 inches, Singles $295 to $350 Couples $590 to $700. Private collection. France.

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teaching. A vintage article explained that a French teacher was using the dolls dressed in French ethnic costumes to explain France to his students. One may also read from a vintage ad that Bernard Ravca was considered the “creator of the unique, new priceless bread-crumb dolls.” Some small dolls often have the silver label “Ravca” without “Bernard” which could mean those were the creations of Frances, but this can’t be taken for certain. Even thought Bernard and Frances Ravca’s dolls are widely known, we find that very often their artistic dolls are confused with French artist doll maker Yvonne Wendremaire Spaggiari own “Les Originaux de Vovonne.” A future article will present those interesting dolls and will try to help collectors identify the difference between the two productions.

Very rare character doll representing a French old lady from the upper class. 50 cm. Private Collection U.S.A.

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Yvonne Spaggiari doll. Note the similarity with Bernard Ravca’s creations. Yvonne Spaggiari “les originaux de Vovonne” label.

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Just Their Size:

Dolls’ Sewing Étuis and Their Uses by Laurie Baker “Who could have imagined that there would be an entire industry devoted to making sewing tools for dolls? Not that the dolls did much sewing themselves, but their small owners had sewing tools and every single one had to be replicated in miniature for their dolls.”

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Diane Pelham Burn, from Sew Precious

hy is it that French fashion doll collectors make a beeline for the “smalls” cases at antique and doll shows, scour internet sites, or haunt large antique malls? Just the smallest chance of finding an accessory in “their size” is enough to inspire each search. We all have our stories of discovering a bargain at an estate or yard sale, hidden among old Tupperware and hammered aluminum trays. If you are lucky enough to find a miniature, antique French sewing étui, it is nothing short of an epiphany! A collection starts with just one – but when you see a doll-sized, sewing necessaire in your cabinet on display, one will not be enough. Trust me. Fortunate French girls of the late 19th century had elaborate boxes filled with small tools, needles, threads and notions… teaching kits for useful life skills later on. Sewing boxes made for little girls often had childthemed lithographs on the front, and were identical to adult sets, except in size. Of course, there had to be similar examples for dolls. Miniature sewing necessaires came in a plethora of sizes, shapes, materials, types and variety of tools. It is a tribute to the artistic vision of French manufacturers that so many delightful, often whimsical, versions were created! A small wonder too, that so many have survived the years intact. Luxury sewing étuis from the prestigious Palais Royale shops were fitted with matching, embossed tools, often with gold trim and deluxe linings. With lavish ormolu trim, tiny ball feet and fancy handles, these were sold as luxury souvenirs or gifts. The burgundy-velvet example is lined in silk, and features a set of small tools inside, held in place with cording. (Photo 1) This one measures a scant 4 inches across, and works well with a larger fashion doll. A smaller version, in a tortoiseshell case, opens to reveal an especially small set of gilded tools for a smaller fashion. (Photo 2) This one measures just 2 1/2 inches across, and was intended for the smallest fashion dolls. Sewing sets for dolls were fast sellers! The famous department stores of the mid-nineteenth century in Paris, such as Maison Giroux, Au Bon Marché, and Au Paradis des Enfants, carried fashion-doll étuis among their grand collections of doll accessories. Not sure if the étui is a child’s, doll’s or woman’s? Check the size of the thimble. A child’s sewing basket might be fitted with tufted silk, tools secured by loops or ribbons, with room inside for other necessities. And so were their doll-sized counterparts. Created just for fashion dolls, two bombe baskets shown here are coveted examples, with faux leather trim, silk panels, braided leather handles, silk lining, and tiny brass closures.

(Photo 3) The smaller of the two is just 1 ¾ inches long, but has all its tools intact! The scissors cut, the needle case opens, and it is sized just right for a smaller fashion doll. Coffin-shaped sewing étuis were in great demand, with elaborately decorated wooden cases, containing small sets of gilded tools (photo 4). Sold as gifts, the tools were small, but usable. The lids featured wood inlays, mother-of-pearl, and often, the monogram of the woman who used it. A button release, when pushed in, opened the lid, revealing the handsome array of gilded, fancy sewing tools. The fashion-doll versions were made in a similar shape, with silk linings and gold-embossed lids. They came in red, dark blue, black, dark green, colors to catch the eye. The tools are so tiny, if they become loose or dislodged, they are difficult to get back where they belong! I am very careful when I vacuum the carpet in the doll room! Doll sewing kits were so popular, and so in demand, ordinary objects were often pressed into service to make them. Walnuts opened to reveal Lilliputian gilded tools within (photo 5). Thimble holders in the shape of an egg were common for women, and these were miniaturized for dolls. A fashion-doll sewing chatelaine boasts an impossibly tiny egg on a chain, along with a pair of scissors (photo 6). These are fastened to a gold pin, which clips to the fashion-doll’s waist. The egg is threaded, and when twisted open, there is a carved thimble inside, just over 1/8 inch tall! It took a masterful carver to create such a teensy marvel. It requires a magnifier to see the detail. There were doll étuis in the shapes of satchels, and cases similar to Photo 3 luggage carrying-cases. Made with realistic fittings, with ornate brass closures, they held the usual array of tiny tools. There was additional room in the bottom of the case for other small sewing necessities, such as buttons, needles, thread, and fasteners. The very small, dark green, shagreen case holds tiny brass pins in its lid that would only work for dolls, a scant 3/8” long (photo 7). A mini-thimble would just fit inside. The tan, kid-leather case has room for an impressive set of sewing implements, with a handle that can slip over the forearm of a fashion doll, with ease (photo 8). In Jumeau blue, a fabric-covered simple box opens to show itsy little tools that fit into the lid, with room in the bottom for other things the doll will surely need (photo 9). At just under 1 ½ inches across, this étui was surely intended for dolls, as it is nearly impossible to pick up the tools with adult fingers. Another étui, a carved-bone bucket, with handles, has a velvet insert that holds just a few tools (photo 10). These display beautifully, laid out on a table or commode, adding touches of realism to the doll vignettes. My favorite sewing étui was made certainly as a novelty gift for a doll! It is whimsical, perfectly compact, and well appointed. Everything is housed in a 14K framework that fits into a true hen’s egg (photo 11). What a fragile work of art! The egg has been painted with a clear protective coat, and opens at the midline. The egg’s raw edges are rimmed in gold. Inside the top of the eggshell is a tiny mirror on a pleated-silk bed, certainly for appearance’s sake. It would be nearly impossible to see into that little mirror, without spilling out the contents! Inside the bottom of the egg, fitted

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into the gold frame, are the sewing tools: a gold-rimmed, bone thimble, a bone-tipped pin, lethally-sharp steel scissors that cut, a tiny, twisted-gold wire basket with a pincushion insert, tiny pins, awls, a mystery tool in gold with a heart-shaped end, and a bone needle case with tiny needles inside. Most remarkably, there is a pull-out section that holds an embossed paper sleeve. Protected inside the sleeve is a gold Mignon Almanack, a miniscule calendar booklet written in French (photo 12). Saved from fading in the sleeve, the cover retains its bright red color and gold embossing, and the print is fresh and crisp. This delicate egg étui is displayed to its best advantage in an egg cup! Just when I think I have seen as many examples of doll étuis there could possibly be, another one surfaces. The previous examples are just a sampling! There are fine resource books available on topic, with generous photographs that inspire the collector. Fortunate are collectors to discover one, and fortunate is the fashion doll to receive one or more sewing étuis “just her size.” Displayed with her other accessories, they delight both in scale and charm. It is doubtful that there was any actual sewing occurring, but in this case, form trumps function!

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ow, let’s take a step or two back in time, to 1870’s France, give or take a decade or two. An 18-inch Jumeau fashion doll will be our guide, as she travels from great house to château, practicing her art. Her reputation for fine couture precedes her, and as a result, her skills are in high demand. As a respectable young lady, she is accompanied by a female companion, or a servant sent from her next employer, she travels with the precious tools of the craft. Her sewing machine, invented in 1850, shortens the time required for dressmaking, though nothing can replace fine handwork and attention to detail. Sewing kits are packed carefully. Losing even one precious needle or awl would be a costly mistake! She arrives at the château, where she is greeted as an honored guest. She is given her own room, with a sewing table that has been provided for her use. She begins work on underclothes and nightwear, making new and mending old, completing stacks of these set aside for her arrival. Hemming up a petticoat requires a steady eye and careful measurements! New eyelets on a corset are finished at last. Nightgowns and morning wrappers are sewn for each lady of the household. With these more pedestrian pieces finished at last, she is free to move on to a more creative project: a fine cotton, ruffled promenade gown for Madame. After having worked at the château for many months, creating ensembles and accessories, she is almost a member of the family. Madame comes to see her off to her next assignment, a château some distance away. Tears are shed, sweet words of parting are exchanged, monies paid. Madame makes arrangements to retain her next year, as usual. Sewing kit in hand, bags packed, she travels on. Arriving at her next employment, she finds her sewing table waiting. She examines some piecework and some gloves that

need mending. Gloves require a deft touch and special needles! She works on delicate batiste chemises, cotton nightgowns, a lace-trimmed corset. Her sewing machine is up to the task, but she finds she has two distractions: the young mesdemoiselles of the house! They have been waiting for her arrival, and are intent on joining in! Younger sister will not share her new ribbons! Older sister, who prefers more elegant dress, is certain only her gowns need the finest laces. Younger sister climbs onto a chair to “supervise” the piecing of a blouse, while her sister “helps” with pinning. “Oh dear…this will not do. Something will have to be done…” Our seamstress gently diverts their attention by giving each a copy of the latest Poupée Modèle’s “page rose,” patterns for them to use in cutting out and sewing together outfits for their dolls. Though the patterns are beyond their skills, the mesdemoiselles are Antique DOLL Collector

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undeterred, and hurry off to find their own sewing kits and get to work. Alone at last, our seamstress applies herself to her craft. Madame requires a new, midnight-blue, silkvelvet gown in the latest fashion, for a special event. The elegant, ruched train requires expert cutting and assembling, much of it done by hand. After the final fitting, she can apply bows and do the finish work and fastenings. This gown is the sort of project she loves, and under her hand, the result is stunning! Now she can begin work on a suitable hat. Not a milliner by trade, she nonetheless is able to put together a fashionable hat, embellish one already made, or remake one in a more de mode style. Fashioning a silk blouse, or finishing a finely-ruched, fitted jacket, she often works well into the night. In the coming weeks and months, she consults with Madame, choosing rich fabrics and laces, conducts fittings and completes her projects. 50

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Her stay is just about over â&#x20AC;&#x201C; newly completed gowns are carefully hung away from heat and light, accessories stored, mending and alternations finished, white wear folded and put away with lavender sachets in armoires. Her final project for Madame, a fine woolen walking suit with ruched overskirt and fitted jacket, with furs and hat to match, is in the latest style. The ensemble will be perfect for a chilly afternoon promenade, when Madame is next in town. Madame expects many compliments on the cut, style, and execution-- testaments to her intelligence and good taste in retaining the right seamstress. The time for departure is at hand once more. Our young seamstress prepares for her journey to her next assignment, though saying au revoir is always difficult. She looks forward to returning next season, for the two mesdemoiselles will surely have outgrown their current wardrobes. She packs up her prized sewing machine, makes certain her sewing ĂŠtuis and necessaires are packed away securely, needles honed and thread waxed, ready for her next position. Her generous salary is tucked away. She is ready.

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But wait! Madame has advised her that the sisters have a surprise. The two mesdemoiselles come to bid her au revoir. And they have a special parting gift. The darkpurple velvet sewing étui is the perfect choice! A gilded, embossed sewing set is visible through the beveled-glass window on the side, and there is a new pair of scissors, beneath those, in a special compartment. A packet of sharp needles and some fine thread complete the kit. She is delighted! “Merci bien, Mesdemoiselles!” The sisters proudly show her finely-trimmed handkerchiefs they have sewn for Tante Thérèse’s birthday. How pleased she is that her young charges have learned a few sewing tricks during her stay! “Well done, little ones!” She bids each child an affectionate goodbye. “Au revoir, mes petites filles. à bientôt. At last, she is off. Over the miles, she occupies her mind with visions of long-trained ball gowns, fluid promenade ensembles, hats and accessories for the next Season, in the latest fashion, with the finest fabrics and trims. She imagines the music of the silks as the gowns sway with the wearer. “Perhaps something in that length of fine, embroidered damask, for Madame. The colors will complement her delicate complexion. Or maybe, the blue? To highlight her eyes? Yes, and peacock feathers for the muff! And for Les Petites…only the palest pink crèpe de chine…with yards of ribbons and laces…” For further reading, please refer to Diane Pelham Burn’s Sew Precious, Children’s Needlework Tools & Dolls’ Sewing Tools. 18-inch Jumeau fashion doll, as the Seamstress, from the collection of Dottie Griffy.

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Preview: Rhoads Friday, May 20th and Saturday 21st

his two-day Rhoads auction, Friday and Saturday, May 20th and 21st, featuring the collections of Elizabeth Hamilton, Mary March, Gloria Hinkel and Joseph Gray among others, will offer some of the most rare and desirable antique dollhouses, dolls and miniatures since the Washington Toy and Miniatures Museum was sold over ten years ago. An outstanding number of antique British dollhouses and rare American dollhouses that seldom come to market include spacious early Victorian villas and townhouses featured in memorable magazine articles, in addition to a large Silber & Fleming type townhouse, Bliss house, German roombox, large Mystery House, a very rare TynieToy Colonial Mansion and unique carpenter-built antique houses from both sides of the Atlantic. A remarkable Spanish townhouse with a fascinating and creative double-layered faรงade will be sold fully furnished with rare 18th century dolls and furnishings. Other rare and desirable dolls include a generous assortment of early Grodnertals, tuck-combs and other jointed wooden dolls, plus beautifully dressed china heads in all sizes, Simon & Halbig Little Women and other dollhouse dolls, French mignonette and small jointed bisque children.

An outstanding assortment of elegant Rock & Graner beds, cabinets, chairs, settees and very rare Evans & Cartwright metal furniture comprise only a portion of the fine antique furniture and accessories that include Ellis, Britton & Eaton, Schneegass, Biedermeier, colorful lithographed furniture, and a truly massive number of Erhard & Sohne ormolu framed pictures and accessories. Very rare antique German Boulle canopy beds, English half-testers, Limoges porcelain, lithophanes, Schweizer Christmas tree, Bristol glassware, petitpoint carpets, Meyers sterling, antique leather-bound books, treenware, Austrian bronzes, Bing and Maerklin kitchen furniture, numerous ormolu chandeliers, gilt soft metal lighting and accessories and many items from memorable museums that have closed in recent years. Plus the largest collection of TynieToy furniture and accessories we have ever offered including Windsor chairs, garden furnishings, fire screens, and.other rarities. We continue to offer items from Gloria Hinkel and Beverly Thomes, and items from the personal collection of Flora Gill Jacobs as well as other distinguished collectors. Ron Rhoads, Douglassville, PA, www.echant.com 610-385-4818 rrhoads@dejazzd.com more Auction Gallery on p.58

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his photo review is a sampling of the many wonderful dolls and vendors that were at the October 2015 Toledo Doll & Bear Show. A big thank you to the Cleveland and Northern Ohio Doll Clubs who bussed in to see the show, which set an attendance record of just about 1,400 people. Pictured are just a sampling of wonderful quality merchandise offered by dealers at the show. As always, 99% of your favorites will be returning to the April 10, 2016 Show. Please see our ad in this magazine for our listing of just a few of the amazing dealers scheduled to display.

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aper dolls provide a glimpse into the history of racial perceptions in a new exhibit at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. Featuring the private collection of noted author, lecturer, and collector Arabella Grayson, Stereotypes to Civil Rights: Black Paper Dolls in America documents the 150-year evolution of cultural images of African Americans from Little Black Sambo and Aunt Jemima to Jackie Robinson and Beyoncé Knowles. On view from through August 21, 2016, the exhibit includes the first commercially produced black paper doll: 1863’s Topsey from Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The first black paper dolls were steeped in stereotypes of African Americans: savages, minstrels, mammies, and one of the most recognizable African Americans in advertising, Aunt Jemima. With the civil rights and black pride Betty and B movements, companies began producing more realistic illy, 1955 paper dolls and, eventually, present day sports and entertainment figures: Grace Jones, Eartha Kitt, Martin Luther King, Jr., Michael Jackson, and a black Miss America. Visitors may even recognize a hometown hero displayed next to the President of the United States in paper form: the 2015 World Series Champion Kansas City Royals outfielder Jarrod Dyson. For more information: mundtc@toyandminiaturemuseum.org

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or approximately half a century – at a time when advertisements were designed to last – they adorned façades and walls. Today, tin and enamel advertising signs are experiencing a true renaissance, not as advertising, but as collector’s items. This special exhibition at the Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel shows over 150 wonderful specimens dating between 1890 and 1970 from the collection of Michael Müller, (originally) from the Basle area. From approximately 1890 up until their functional decline in the 1950s, bright enamel signs were impressive, colorful features in the bleak, industrial towns of that time. The advertising topics were varied, even then: lighting, fuel, coffee, body care, beer, alcohol, tobacco, chocolate, food and much more. For more information visit spielzeug-weltenmuseum-basel.ch

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n March 9, Marc-Arthur Kohn Auctions of Paris sold the extraordinary automata collection of Doctor Max Tessel. To document this important collection which featured several pieces seldom if ever seen, they presented a breathtaking beautiful coffee table book, a superb reference for collectors. The top lot at 230,000 € was the “Singing Lesson,” an elaborate ormolu clock atop which sits a young lady holding a singing bird. Bringing 42,000 € was “La Coquette,” a waltzing musical automaton, all original. The “Lady Magician,” by Roullet -Decamps with a Tete Jumeau head, all original, sold for 29,000 € and the “Animated Venetian Palace,” an opulent table clock with automatons for 86,000 €. For more information visit www.kohn.fr

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t Ladenburger’s February 19 Steiff auction, Petzi, 40 cm tall with blue eyes, button, white cloth tag label, and felt paws in very good condition, sold for 7,100 €. “Mimocculo” an orange Orangutan with googly eyes, produced between 1930-33, button in ear, 21 cm, nice original condition, brought 5,500 €. www.spielzeugauktion.de

t the recent Morphy sale, the the early 1720’s Queen Anne pictured on our March cover realized $45,600. Also sold was this 12-1/2 inch Jumeau marked E. 4 J. for $5,700 and a seldom seen 25-inch china with china arms and bare feet (damage to legs) attributed to Schlaggenwald, for $3,000. ww.morphyauctions.com 58

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If you plan on attending a show, please call the number to verify the date and location as they may change.

large articulated window mannequin, 50 inches with a poured bisque head by Gaultier, realized 3,800 € at Francois Theimer’s March 5 auction in Paris. This rare poupée by Charles Parent, patented in 1873 with a full articulated body and pressed bisque head sold for 2,600 €. www.theimer.fr

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10/24‑4/16. Switzerland. Parasols & Umbrellas‑from everyday object to work of art. Michel Heurtault’s museum pieces 1750‑1970 & latest creations. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. www.swmb.museum. 4/16‑10/9. Switzerland. Advertising Signs Special Exhibit. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. www.swmb.museum.

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2 Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Alexander Fieman’s Rec. Hall. Linda Vilsack. 585‑482‑0835. 2 Nashville, TN. Doll & Bear Show. The Inn At Opryland. Howard Knight. 802‑783‑8049. www. KnightShows.com/Knoxville. 2 Roseville, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www. crossroadsshows.com. info@ crossroadsshows.com. 2 Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www. SweetbriarAuctions.com. 3 Anaheim, CA. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831‑438‑5349. RowbearEvents@gmail.com. DollFestival@aol.com. 3 Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. KCI Expo Center & Holiday Inn. Frasher’s Doll Auctions. 816‑625‑3786. (F) 816‑625‑6079. frasher@aol.com. 6 Hatfield, PA. Doll Auction. Preview April 5. Alderfer Auctions. 215‑393‑3036. www. AlderferAuction.com. 9 Buffalo, NY. Luncheon. Fairdale Banquet Center. Western New York Doll Club. Linda Vilsack. 585‑482‑0835.

9 Des Moines, IA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Iowa State Fairgrounds. Colleen Holden. 515‑986‑1975. www.desmoinesdollshow.com. 9 Kingsport, TN. Doll & Bear Show. Kingsport Civic Auditorium. Ellen. 423‑753‑0022. Mary. 423‑247‑1639. Cindy. 423‑292‑3682. 9 Phoenix, AZ. Dolls, Bears & Miniatures Show. Four Points Sheraton Hotel. Doll Dreamer≠s Doll Club of Arizona. Debra. 480‑857‑2405. Lynn. 480‑888‑0672. 9 Riverside, CA. Doll, Toy & Bear Show. Janet Goeske Senior Center. The Inland Empire Doll Club. Judy Day. 951‑264‑2732. 10 Dedham, MA. Doll, Bear & Folk Art Show. Holiday Inn. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. www.CollinsGifts. com. 10 East Meadow, NY. Doll Show. Temple Emanu‑el. Doll Study Club of Long Island. Bonnie Olson. 516‑521‑2092. Hcbd41@ yahoo.com. 10 Toledo, OH. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Stranahan Great Hall. Sandy Bullock. 734‑282‑0152. Sandy4085@hotmail.com. www. toledodollshow.com. 15‑16 GERMANY. Toy‑Auction. Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion. 0049(0)6203‑13014 (F) 0049(0)6203‑17193. mail@ spielzeugauktion.de. www. spielzeugauktion.de. 15‑17 Portland, OR. BJD Event. Resin Rose BJD Expo. Airport Holiday Inn. Jamie Rist. 503‑887‑7728. 16 Austin, TX. Doll Show. Norris Center @ the Northcross Mall. Joni Holland. 817‑929‑1691. 16‑17 Columbus, OH. Doll Show. Embassy Suites‑Airport. NADDA. Ed Kolibaba. 623‑266‑2926. 16 Crown Point, IN. Toy Show. St. Mathias Church. Santa’s Shows. Jim. 708‑895‑1502.

16 Holland, MI. Doll Show. Holland Civic Center. West Michigan Snowbabies, Muskegon Sand Doller Doll Clubs. Jill Sanders. 231‑780‑4544. jancidolls@gmail.com. 16 Ringgold, GA. Doll Show. The Colonnade. Chattanooga Doll Club. Jane Heavener. 706‑965‑6031. mjheavener@catt.com 17 Livonia, MI. Doll Show. Livonia Marriott Hotel. Grant‑a‑Wish Fund. Sherry Bonner. 248‑408‑1402. Sbwaters77@aol.com 17 Sturbridge, MA. Doll, Toy & Bear & Holiday Show. The Sturbridge Host Hotel. Kimberly Kittredge. 860‑559‑5040. KSKittredge@yahoo.com. treasuredmemoriesantiques.com. 23 Henrietta/Rochester, NY. Doll & Bear Show. Church of the Good Shepherd. Henrietta Doll Lover’s Club. Dottie. 585‑889‑2015. 23 Mountlake Terrace, WA. Doll & Toy Show. The Nile Golf & Country Club. Joy Hill. 425‑712‑1575. 24 Cincinnati, OH. Doll Show. Sharonville Clarion Hotel. Queen City Beautiful Doll Club. Margies Schultz. 513‑207‑8409. askmargie@aol.com. 24 St. Charles, IL. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows. Diana Tabin. 847‑772‑6760. Diana@chicagotoyshow.com. 27‑29 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn, Nashua. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. www.withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com. 28‑29 Newark, OH. Doll Auction. McMasters Harris Doll Auctions. www.mcmastersharris. com. 800‑842‑3526. mark@ mcmastersharris.com. 29‑5/1 Philadelphia/Essington, PA. Doll Convention. Clarion Hotel & Convention Ctr. Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum & Library. Terry Quinlan. 805‑687‑8901. www.QuinlanShow.com. 30 Grapevine, TX. Doll Show. Grapevine Convention Center. Metroplex Doll Club. Linda Crowsey. 409‑771‑6913.

30 Oklahoma City, OK. Doll & Toy Show. Oklahoma City Fairgrounds. Kyle Productions Unlimited. Kyle. 405‑810‑1010. 30 Spokane, WA. Doll Show. Spokane Community College. Lilac City Doll Club. Mary Sherwood. 509‑838‑8487. 30 Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www.SweetbriarAuctios.com.

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1 Easton, PA. Doll, Teddy Bear & Toy Show. Forks Township Community Ctr. Earl Bethel. 610‑322‑7702. 7 Batavia, NY. Doll & Bear Show. The Clarion Hotel. Saturday’s Child. Martha Smith. 585‑506‑7948. 7 Fresno, CA. Doll Show. Hope Lutheran Community Ctr. San Joaquin Valley Doll Club. Shirley Lindal. 559‑930‑6595. Shirleylindal68@gmail.com. 7 Greenwood, IN. Doll & Bear Show. Greenwood United Methodist Church. Jo Ann Gates. 317‑882‑5787. gatesja@att.net. 7 Maitland, FL. Doll Show. Maitland Civic Center. Greater Orlando Doll Club. Barbara Keehbauch. 407‑678‑5678. bkeehbauch@cfl.rr.com. 11 Sequim, WA. Luncheon. Sunland Golf & Country Club. Olympic Peninsula Doll Club. Susan Wells. 360‑775‑1093. 13‑14 Albuquerque, NM. Doll & Bear Show. MCM Elegante. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com. 14 Dover, NH. Doll Show. Dover Elks Hall. San‑D‑Over Dollars. Priscilla. 603‑436‑2910. 14 Fayetteville, NC. Doll & Toy Show. Headquarters Library. Lafayette Doll & Toy Club. Maureen Mercer. 910‑916‑8532. maureenmercer@mac1.com. 14‑15 Las Vegas, NV. Antique Doll & Automata Auction. The Bellagio. Theriault’s. www.theriaults.com. 800‑638‑0422. Calendar continued on page 63

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15 Madison Hts., MI. Doll Show. UFCW Madison Place Hall. Sharon Napier. 586‑731‑3072. 15 New Hope, PA. Doll Show. Eagle Fire Company Indoor Market. Mark Lehmann. 215‑657‑2477. 19 Dublin, CA. Celebrating 80th Anniversary of the Nancy Ann Storybook Doll Co. Holiday Inn, Dublin‑Pleasanton. Lynn Leatherman Zimmershead. 408‑792‑7438. 20‑21 Douglasville, PA. Dollhouse & Miniature Auction. Ron Rhoads Auctioneer. www.echant.com. 610‑385‑4818. rrhoads@dejazz.com. 20‑22 Suquamish, WA. Modern Ball‑Jointed Doll (BJD) Convention & Sale. Clearwater Casino & Resort. Pacific North West Ball‑Jointed Doll Expo. Marie Adair. 360‑779‑9806. 21 Columbus, IN. Doll & Bear Show. Bartholomew Co. 4H Fairgrounds. Doll’s Night Out Club of Columbus Indiana. Pam King. 812‑342‑6106. brking@mwinet.net. 21 Knoxville, TN. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Cedar Bluff. Southeastern Doll Shows. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www.SoutheasternDollSows.com. 21 Koeln/Germany, Automata & Fine Toys Auction, Auction Team Breker, Tel. +49 / 2236 / 38 43 40, www.breker.com 21 Missoula, MT. Doll Show. Ruby’s Inn & Convention Ctr. Bitterroot Blizzard & Montana Shinning Mountain Doll Clubs. Kay Schrader. 406‑360‑7214. Schrader1501@blackfoot.net. 21 Monroe Township, NJ. Luncheon. Forsgate Country Club. Young at Heart Doll Club of New Jersey. Ed Ferry. 215‑627‑5790. 21 Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Pasadena Elks Lodge. Forever Young Antique & Collectible. Sandy Kline. 818‑368‑4648. 21 Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. www.crossroadsshows.com. 775‑348‑7713. 21 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Doll Collectors of North Park. Denise Perkins. 619‑602‑9043. Calendar continued on page 63

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Calendar continued from page 63 22 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sherri Gore. 310‑386‑4211. 22 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Ctr. C Promotions Plus.com. Carol Benson. 612‑669‑1613. carol@ cpromotionsplus.com. 25 ENGLAND. Fine Dolls, Dolls Houses & Related Pieces Auction. The Spa Hotel. Mount Ephraim. Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent. Leigh Gotch. +44(0) 7736 668702. www.candtauctions.co.uk. 26‑29 Orlando, FL. Doll Convention Show. International Palms Resort. Fire‑Flies Golden Age of Dolls. Cyndi Harris. 321‑431‑3133.

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3 Dallas, TX. Asian Ball Joint Doll Convention. Hilton Anatole. DollAKon. Shannon Terrill. 817‑919‑1790. 4 Elk Grove Village/Chicago, IL. Doll Conference with Sales Room. Holiday Inn Chicago‑Elk Grove. PUDDLE Organizers. Jane Easterly. 309‑299‑0486. 4 Eugene, OR. Doll Show. Valley River Inn. Bleuette‑n‑Eugene. Patti Langan. 541‑343‑9642.

4‑5 Gaithersburg, MD. Antiques Doll Show. The Fairgrounds. Bellman Events. InfoDOLLS@comcast.net. 410‑357‑8451. 443‑617‑3590. 4‑5 Sturbridge, MA. Miniature Doll Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Molly Cromwell. 703‑978‑5353. 5 Anaheim, CA. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. Rowbear’s Events. 831‑438‑5349. 5 Belleville, IL. Doll, Bear, Toy, Collectible & Miniature Show. St. Clair County Fairgrounds. Kay Weber’s Shows. 618‑233‑0940. 5 Mandan, ND. Doll Show. Baymont Inn & Suites. Bismarck Doll Friends. Ila Marvel. 701‑258‑7869. 5 Concord, CA. Doll Show. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Stephanie Blythe. 415‑455‑8415. 10 Asheville, NC. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Crowne Plaza. International Doll & Teddy. Georgie Brown. 828‑713‑1889. 11 Green Valley/Tucson, AZ. World Doll Day Event Luncheon. Green Valley East Social Center. Marti Nelson. 520‑393‑0502. www.WorldDollDay.com. 11 Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www.SweetBriarAuctions.com 15‑16 Withington, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn, Nashua. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. www.withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com. 22 Phoenix, AZ. Paper Doll Convention. AZ Biltmore Embassy Suites. International Paper Doll Collectors. Jane Alfano Rasor. 480‑838‑5717. 23‑25 Albany, NY. Doll Convention. Desmond Hotel & Conference Center. R. John Wright Dolls. 802‑447‑7072. www.RJohnWright.com. 24‑25 Lakeland, FL. Miniature Show. Hilton Garden Inn. Lakeland Miniature Guild. Pat Herold. 863‑682‑8491. 25 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Bear Show. Puyallup Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com.

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The World’s Significant Doll Collections Are Auctioned by Theriault’s “Forever Young” — The Alice Florence Schott Collection from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art on January 9, 2016 in Newport Beach, California.

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Antique DOLL Collector May 2016 Vol. 19, No. 4

Featuring The Ron Connor Collection of Antique Music Boxes and Automata at Auction

May 14, 2016

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An Important Auction of Antique Dolls, Automata and Music Boxes Highlighted by the Estate Collection of Mary Ellen and Ron Connor of Rogers, Arkansas

May 14-15, 2016 Las Vegas at the Bellagio Hotel

The extraordinary auction features virtually every known bébé model of Emile Jumeau, from the tiniest sizes to the very rare most grand size 20, as well as rare portrait poupées by Pierre-Francois Jumeau. The Connor Collection began with a fascination for music boxes which then led to musical automaton which finally led, as things do, to an interest in the bisque heads that were featured on automata, and thus a grand collection of bébés and poupees by the revered firm of Jumeau. “Not since our auction ‘The Beautiful Jumeau’ have we such a superb collection of stunning dolls from that most important 19th century Parisian firm”, says Florence Theriault. Automata are highlighted by the very rare “Piano Watteau”, grand “Bébé Triste with Toy Theatre and Pup” and “Organ Grinder with Dancing Doll”, all by Vichy, and important music boxes including the extremely rare Swiss/American New Century Disc Music box, the Swiss musical box for railroad station with dancing dolls, and the American coin-operated Regina Corona (considered one of the first juke boxes).

To see more antique dolls from the May 14th auction look inside the front cover of this issue.

As if this would not be enough, there are also outstanding dolls from the collections of the late Shirley Bertrand of Wadsworth, Illinois and the late Carolyn Guise of Dayton, Ohio. During her early collecting “Soirée” Collector’s Book years, Carolyn available for $75. Guise lived in Rhode Island, so it was only natural that she would seek out the wonderful American dolls from that New England locale, including an early doll by Izannah Walker and an outstanding collection of cloth dolls from the studio of Martha Chase. The collection, too, features unique choices such as “Suzanne’s Doll” from Au Nain Bleu with complete labeled trousseau and fascinating provenance, rare Schoenhut dolls, all-bisque characters, collection of early Sonneberg and Simon and Halbig dolls, rare German art character dolls, Lenci, and much more. A full color art quality hard-bound catalog, certain to capture a prominent spot in your home, is available for $75 with after-sale price key and free shipping. If you cannot attend the auction in person, your absentee bid, live telephone bidding and live internet bidding is welcome. To order the catalog or for more information about the auction call 800-638-0422 or visit www.theriaults.com.

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Darling O/M Size 1 Jumeau - If you have always wanted a darling little mullatto with imploring brown spiral threaded eyes, original wig, adorable ensemble and original body, she has arrived! Simply precious. Please call for details! $1995

Devine Bru Bebe - 25” Circle & Dot Bru Jeune with rapt expressive blue spiral threaded eyes set in a creamy perfect bisque. Sturdy original body, kid edged shoulder plate and gorgeous bisque hands in excellent condition. Spectacular pale golden antique wig, gentle coloration, signed Bru shoes. $19,500

16” Block Letter FG A treasure indeed, this darling Bebe from Francois Gaultier is a delight. Engaging amber eyes, very delicately painted pale bisque, excellent bisque hands and head, mohair or skin wig (not shown). Beautiful early example! $6995 Depose Bebe - 16” Depose Bebe marked Depose 7. Pensive amber eyes, charming expressive face. Excellent bisque. Dotted Swiss Bebe frock, antique leather shoes, antique mohair wig, French ribbon bonnet, Jumeau Blue eardrops. $6200

Sublime 13” Portrait - This wee Mademoiselle is truly one of the rarer to find from Maison Jumeau. Early signed eight ball jointed body, gorgeous pale bisque, mauve shaded blue spiral paperweight eyes, pressed bisque head, antique honey blonde mohair wig, couture ensemble and antique leather shoes. Excellent and rarer to find. $9800

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Charming Tiny 1079 - 10” Adorable Simon Halbig 1079 is ready for a day in Paris! Dressed in a fantastic crème lace with blue silk ribbon accents and tiny shoes! Pristine and ready to light up your cabinet! $1195

24” Steiner Bebe - Steiner Bebe with rare bisque hands and especially pretty face. Beautiful large blue paper weight eyes ringed w/ lashes, accented with lilac shadow beneath sienna brows. Creamy bisque, exquisite attention to fine details of painting, coral earrings. Dressed in complex antique ecru lace & satin drop waist dress, antique bonnet trimmed with wax flowers. l Steiner body is in excellent condition w/Steiner emblem on her hip. $6400

Huge 34” Simon Halbig #1248 Beautiful huge doll, rare dark coral triangle on lower lip, excellent condition on original body. One owner since 1988. $1100

17.5” Mme. Cosette - A reprise of the fantastic Mademoiselle Cosette - She stands amid her treasures; many not shown, however to be certain she is a very well endowed young lady. Please call for numerous details and pricing. Generous terms available.

Sensational 13” Brevete Bru Jeune - Sinsational does not begin to describe the presence of this little one. Spectacular blue spiral threaded eyes, pale creamy bisque, tender painting of features and a delightful mariner’s ensemble come together to make this doll a delight. Excellent. If you have always wanted a petite Bru from the early years, this is an exemplary model. Marked 3 w/ marked 3 Bru shoes. $16,950 Ethereal AT 9 - 22” Bebe by A. Thullier. This is the early face so coveted by the AT collector. If you have been hoping to add this stunning doll to your collection, an invisible repair makes this stunner affordable. Her features are pristine and original. Dressed in satin and silky crèmes with a fantastic bonnet and antique leather shoes w/ balloon imprint. $24,800

Petite Steiner Bebe - 15” Disarming Bebe Fre. A Particularly charming little Steiner, well marked, excellent and dressed in a froth of lace. Very pretty Bebe! $2400

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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

May 2016 Volume 19, Number 4

All Bisque Character Dolls of the Twentieth Century by Becky Ourant

Delightful character all bisque dolls gradually replaced the mignonette and the chubby German all bisque dolls.

The R. John Wright Brownies

by Krystyna Poray Goddu Since 2007 R. John Wright has found a receptive audience to their charming Palmer Cox Brownie dolls.

Changes in doll design began around the turn of the 20th century. The trend that saw character dolls replacing French Bebes and dolly-faced German dolls was also seen in all bisque dolls. Gradually the slim mignonette and the chubby German all bisque were replaced by character dolls, sometimes all bisque versions of larger dolls, or all bisque dolls based on popular illustrations. Becky Ourant shares an abundance of these appealing dolls including many rare examples. Cover by Andy Ourant

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The Witherspoon Rag Dolls by Margo Delaughter

The author researches the history of Maud Witherspoon and her rag dolls.

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Papier-mâché – A Common Material

by Maureen Herrod Make of inexpensive materials, these early dolls are anything but common.

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The story of the oldest continuously made American doll.

Art and Exoticism at Breker’s

The Stories Polly Heckewelder Dolls Tell by Mary Brown

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Preview: Auction Team Breker May 21st

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1) Cabinet Size Gottschalk Style House ca.1900 - rare small size for a 4 Room example with original papers inside and out, as well as choice, small scale Gottschalk furnishings, deluxe bead & pin velvet salon set, upstairs Study, wall hangings, doll etc - all in a convenient 16”t, by 14”w, and 6.5”deep!! $1495

5) Cunning 14” All Original French Trade G.K. ’38’ - with her pre-1900 Belton crown, factory wig, closed mouth, PW eyes, Bru-like arms and 4-layers of most delightful original clothes & shoes! All mint! $650

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6) 6.5” All Bisque Bye-lo w/ Swivel Neck - She is all original w/ sleep eyes, sgnd. jtd. body, w/minor mend beneath her wonderful original clothes in layers - just $350. Marklin Baby Carriage - a special limited edition for UFDC 50th Anniversary, enameled metal w/ lined satin carriage and collapsible hood! $175

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2-3-4) Important Early Glass Eye Paper Mache - a spectacular 1840’s model perfectly preserved with all her Original Clothes, shoes, and Handkerchief. An 22” extraordinary doll from a private collection in the Voit genre with egg shell quality modeling, tiny glass eyes w. tiny lashes, brush marked brows, and long articulated curls. Museum class! $3250

7-8) Brilliant 15” Poupée Gaultier - The picture of grace in her mint, original tailored pink day dress, with its stylish matching chapeau, flawless, breathy bisque, uncut tresses, strolling in the gardens with her lined Upholstered Pram w/ sun shade. Such élan! $1750 9) Heirloom Original Figure ‘A’ Steiner - From the mint mohair wig to her leather shoes with satin bisque, letter perfect artwork and vulnerable blue PW eyes, closed mouth, signed mint stiff wrist body, plus working pull cord crier. A 19” flower in full bloom! $3250

10-11) 1840’s Queen Victoria China in Original Clothes - among the most important of chinas, with rich Brown Hair with Exposed Ears and exquisite portrait facial modeling like none other, original body / porc. limbs, and her important original clothes in dramatic 1 Victorian colors... plus early UFDC ribbon! $4800

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E 8 J Jumeau. Fabulous face that you can see across the room. Excellent modeling. Bulging BL. P.W. eyes. Early chunky French body. Applied ears. Orig. cork pate. Head coil intact. Wears ecru and blue coat dress with antique straw hat. A MUST FOR YOUR JUMEAUX COLLECTION. $ 6,975

10.5“ Series A Steiner. Doll has rare and desirable dark features, brows and lashes. BR. PW. eyes. Full and curly dark mohair wig. Brows almost meet in the middle giving this doll a unique look. Soft pink lips. Pierced ears with pink earrings to match dress. Fingernails are white which means that the doll was made for the Paris store Au Nain Bleu. Body stamped in purple. Wears pink silk dress with off white bow on head as the Victorian girls wore. Fabulous doll for your Steiner collection. $ 4,150

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15.5 “ Gerbruder Heubach. 7246 Pouty character. Beautiful pink bisque as are all the Heubach characters. Blue SE. Brunette H.H. wig. Long lashes. Wears white and blue sailor dress, dress with matching jacket. Blue bow keeps jacket together. Wears Bl. bow in back of head FABULOUS HEUBACH CHARACTER. $ 2,875.

5” All Bisque Vi Vi from the Orsini family. Rare and desirable, br. glass eyes. Huge smile. All original. SO SWEET, SO DARLING!!! $ 1,900

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18” C Series Steiner. Beautiful pale bisque doll with soft blushing. BL. PW. eyes, narrow eye openings gives this doll a special look. Pierced ears. Steiner hands. Honey blonde mohair curls. Mkd. on body and back of head in purple. Wears gorgeous ecru silk and lace dress with matching pleated silk hat. Finished with crocheted socks and French shoes. $ 5,975.

17” K * R 115 A. One of the beautiful of the K *R characters. Mint. Oily bisque, so rare and desirable. ST. wrists. CM. Orig. body finish. Wears old pink silk organdy dress with white bib and pink silk ribbon. Vintage shoes and pantalettes. Wears a fabulous white silk and lace presentation hat. THE MOST WONDERFUL 115 A I HAVE EVER SEEN $ 3,200.

DOLL AUCTION Saturday, May 14, 2016 @ 9AM Preview: Friday, May 13th from 4-7PM

Our spring Doll auction is here. This auction will consist of over 480 lots and is sure to have something for everyone whether you are a beginning collector, dealer, advanced collector or just perhaps looking for that “special” doll to add to your collection. The selection includes a large variety of antique bisque head dolls including character faces, desirable mold numbers and the sizes vary from dollhouse size up to 32” tall. Some of our highlights include the following: Large variety of antique bisque dolls by various manufacturers including Kestner, S & H, Kammer & Reinhardt, A.M.’s: Bye-Lo Babies, Just Me, character face, etc., Gebruder Heubach, Heubach Koppelsdorf, Kley & Hahn, SFBJ-Unis France, French Verinique Marked “Petite Francaise,” Franz Schmidt, SFBJ BeBe, collection of antique bisque head dollhouse dolls, small all-bisque dolls and more! Featured Items: Estate selection of antique Italian creche figures w/wooden and terra cotta features including a Santos frame doll and others, also from the same estate is an early and rare handmade 17” artist doll by Peter Wolf tagged “Golden Angel” and signed on the feet: P W 86, One of a Kind, several beautiful antique parian head dolls incldg. “Red Riding Hood,” antique papier mache’ dolls: Greiner, Superior, etc. wax head dolls, 17” wax over papier mache’ Taufling doll, Steiner 21” wax head mechanical doll, Ives crawling baby, R. John Wright 2003 UFDC Convention doll w/box, (3) Door of Hope dolls, Mary Todd Lincoln 21” china shoulder head doll, 18” French papier mache’ shoulder head fashion doll, selection of antique Millner’s models plus more! Cloth Dolls, etc: Lenci’s of various sizes and ages, Polly Heckewelder, Bing, Martha Chase, Anna Nitschmann portrait doll, large selection of Steiff animals , Steiff 2000 Millenium Carousel with several boxed sets of animals, gondolas, etc., Heidi Ott, Shirley Temple dolls, Schoenhut, Ruth Gibbs china head dolls, Ideal (1982) Patti Playpal (black) new in box, (2) Ideal 24” Life size Baby Chrissy (black) each new in box, Barbie dolls, clothes and more! M. Alexander compo dolls: S. Henie, Wendy Ann, Dionne Quints 8” set, Dionne Quints toddlers with original boxes, McGuffey Ana, Scarlett, Arranbee Scarlett, Trudy and others. Hard Plastic dolls: Mary Hoyer, Vogue Ginny and Jill, Betsy McCall, M. Alex. Cissette, Arranbee, Effanbee and others! This auction will be available live and online through Invaluable.com, absentee bids are also accepted. We will also be featuring Longaberger Baskets in a separate auction at 10:00 a.m. 8

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Preview: Auction Team Breker: May 21st

s clothes are said to make the man, so in the world of antique dolls can an exotic costume tell its own story about the epoch from which its wearer came. Auction Team Breker’s sale on 21st May 2016 includes some fine examples of mechanical toys and automata with an East Asian and African background. By the 19th century, France was the second largest colonial power after England, with colonies in Algeria, Tunisia, Senegal and trading interests in China, Japan and America. Indeed, when Gustave Vichy was looking for an American subject for a new smoking automaton, he chose a man from a former French territory as his model, creating one of his most elegant figures in the “Nègre de la Louisiana”. Vichy also created a pair of black automata depicting a flautist and a harpist from Ethiopia, at the time a disputed Italian protectorate. The harpist was described in an article on “Les Automates” in the La Nature Revue des Sciences on 7th November 1891: “..an Ethiopian woman who elegantly moves her fingers across a species of harp in time to the piece of music playing at the same time. (Her) costume, very rich and elegant, pleases the eye and is complemented by various accessories (a harp, a vase) placed near the figure”. Not only the subject is exotic, but the choice of materials too. Vichy achieved the light and playful motion of his harpist’s articulated fingers through the use of guttapercha, a natural thermoplastic material scientifically classified in 1843. Gutta-percha, produced from the sap of the Isonandra Gutta tree native to the Malay Peninsula, had the advantage of being both malleable and lightweight. The breakthrough material was used in products as diverse as mourning jewelry, golf balls, musical snuff box cases and even underwater telegraph cables. Purchased in brick-form, gutta-percha could be softened in hot water, moulded to a high-definition and then painted, polished or even gilded. In the toy industry it found favour with the Huret sisters and Leverd et Cie as a material for doll bodies and by Gustave Vichy for the moving fingers of his deluxe automata. One of the sculptors who inspired Vichy with his visions of characters from far-off lands was EmileCoriolan-Hippolyte Guillemin (French, 1841-1907) who made his debut at the Salon exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1870. A leading figure in the Orientalist movement, Guillemin’s oeuvre included Turkish, Moorish, Arabian and Japanese figures. His gilt-bronze bust of a richly-dressed young Japanese man, exhibited at the Exposition Universelle of 1878, may have served as the model for Vichy’s “Buste Japonais” smoking automaton. Vichy’s choice of subject reflects the “Japonisme” of the late 19th century, a fascination with Japanese culture that inspired works as influential as Claude Monet’s portrait of his wife in Japanese costume and James Abbot McNeill Whistler’s “Harmony in Blue and Gold: The Peacock Room”. Roullet et Decamps’ promenading peacock automaton is a delicate toy, with lifelike cast bronze feet and extravagant plumage, while Vichy’s Japanese nurse, with her tinted bisque head attributed to Francois Gaultier, continues the colour scheme in an electric blue and gold silk brocade costume preserved since the 1880s in the original factory box. An automaton with a rare bisque character head is Leopold Lambert’s “Chinoise Verseuse”, whose amber-

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Roulette et Decamps Promenading Peacock Leopold Lambert’s “Chinoise Verseuse,” head by Jumeau.

Pair of automata by by Vichy depicting a ﬂautist and a harpist. Vichy’s smoking automaton, “Buste Japonais”

tinted complexion and ﬁne facial structure are set off by her original robes and hair ornaments. Described in Lambert’s catalogue as a “tête caractérisée”, the bisque head was presumably an exclusive commission from Emile Jumeau, since this particular face is found on Lambert automata alone. The decoration is similar in style to Vichy “Japanese Nurse” with head a series of dolls representing attributed to Gaultier different nations, amongst them the French colony Madagascar, produced by Jumeau for international expositions during the 1880s.

References: Alber, “Les Automates”, 7 November 1891, in La Nature Revue des Sciences 1891 (annual), p. 357; Michael Canadas, “La Gutta Percha”, http://www.carmeldollshop.com/articles; Christie’s New York, 15 February 1995, Lot 165 for Guillemin’s sculpture “un Japonais”. For additional auction details, please visit www.breker.com, https://www.liveauctioneers.com/auction-team-breker or www.youtube.com/auctionteambreker. The auction house can also be reached by telephone: + 49 (0) 2236 38 43 40 and e-mail: auction@breker.com.

AUCTION GALLERY Top row, L-R: Size 2 Bru, 13 inches, $19,500. Simon and Halbig 1329, 12 inches, $5,400. The chinoiserie cabinet brought $1,000. Smiling Bru poupée with wooden articulated body, $8,000. Below: Rare Kewpie by Goebel, c. 1917, $9,500. “A.T. Kestner,” 23 inches, $5,750.

Theriault’s March 19 Auction

aples, Florida is always a popular location for a Theriault’s doll auction, particularly in late winter. Their March 19 sale featured a wide array of antique dolls from private estate collections. Here are a few of the results. For more results visit theriaults.com or proxibid. Prices shown do not include buyer’s premium.

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16” Kestner Baby Jean marked JDK 12 Made in Germany, brown sleep eyes, beautiful molding & painting $695.00 5 x 4” Steiff jointed Tiger, button in ear $79.95

Heloise French Dolls, poured resin 21” 1991 Dorothee #99/100, brown eyes, blond mohair wig $750. 19” Valentine 10/60, brown eyes, honey blonde mohair wigs $975.00

10 ¼” Ernst Heubach 1900 9/0, brown stat eyes, stiff wrist jointed body, orig. mohair wig, antique clothing, Horseshoe mark $550.00

15” Our Little Girl Shirley Temple all original w/ pin, beautiful compo $325.00 12” 1959 Ideal Shirley Temple in box w/ orig pink undergarments, dress w/ purse $149.95 18” K star R 100 Kaiser Baby, blue painted eyes, beautiful body, left thumb as is, antique outﬁt $585.

3 ¼” German Holiday Nodder in gold snowsuit, jointed head $62.50 2.5” Hertwig Bunny all original in crocheted outﬁt, jointed arms and legs $350.00

15” Ideal Shirley Temple as Heidi all original $105 8.5” Mr Peanut all wood, ball jointed w/ original stick $182.50

18” SFBJ 301, blue sleep eyes, pierced ears, small hairline on forehead, nice bj body $465 8” Swaine & Co F.P. 4/0 baby with green Geschutzt S & Co Germany stamp, blue sleep eyes, sweet face $425.00

12.5” French Becassine all original, some spots $95.00 10” Raleigh Baby doll, beautiful painting, little touch up top of head $325.00

14” Ideal doll all original w/ Shirley Temple head mold $115.00 5.5” Effanbee Wee Patsy all original, slight crazing, original paint $165.00

German Bathing Beauties 4 – 4.5” German set of 3 Standing Bathing Beauties #432 with molded suits, ﬁgure in red has glued legs $175.00 set 3.5” x 1.5” Blue stripe suit, blonde hair #5684 $75.00 3 x 1 ¼” Red cape & shoes, blonde hair, marked Germany $75.00 2 ¼” x 1 ½” w/ blue cape, marked Germany $39.95 3 ¼” x 1 ½” in green suit, cape & shoes #5684 $75.00

16” Seated 18” w/ Pedestal Monica Mechling Tatiana #4/15, bisque head, hands & legs $795.

Alexander Dolls Lissy in tagged red cotton dress w/ straw hat $165.00 1953 Strung Bridesmaid all original $245.00 1953 Strung in Smart School outfit #441 1955 $180.00 1954 Strung Southern Belle all original w/ wrist tag $295.00 SLW in Wendy’s Dress for Tea Party at Grandma’s #447 – 1955 $135.00 BKW in Wendy in Suspender 1957 #392 $89.95 BKW in tagged Sunsuit & Hat $60.00 16” Auburn Terri Lee in tagged outfit, Terri Lee on body $165.00 8” 1955 Muffie by Nancy Ann Storybook in #702 red flocked outfit $155.00 20.5” Toni all original in blue & yellow tagged dress, few scuffs on cheek $140.00 16.5” All original Toni Walker w/ hang tag, beautiful $145.00 16” Platinum Terri Lee in tagged outfit, Terri Lee on body $225.00

8.5” Prize Baby #208 all bisque by Hertel, Schwab & Co, brown sleep eyes $545.00

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Ginny Dolls B – SL Walker in #24 My Kinder Crowd 1954 $135.00 Br eyed Strung in Lucy #39 of Tiny Miss Series 1952 $225.00 Strung Lucy #39 of Tiny Miss Series 1953 $225.00 1954 SL Walker in #54 Candy Dandy $210.00 F – 1952 Strung Groom from Bridal Series, replaced hat $250.00 SL Walker in blue & white tagged 1950’s outﬁt $195.00 Brown eyed Strung in April #24 1953 Kindergarten Afternoon Series $210.00 Poodle Cut in Hansel 1953 #33 $395.

10” Lenci Mascotte all original in tagged costume $245.00 11.5” 1930 – 40’s Tagged Lenci, costume is all original except for red silk replaced on apron, beautifully painted, shawls silk as is $245.00

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An incredible 35” Heubach 7246 character with an original cotton dress & her original tosca colored mohair wig. Beautiful bisque, she is on a fully jointed composition body and her blue glass eyes still sleep! $3750 A 10” all original painted bisque “Just Me”. On the proper composition body she has side glancing blue glass sleep eyes. Overall a great little package that`s cute as a button. $950

An 11” 6969 Heubach character child in all original condition. On a fully jointed composition body with blue glass sleep eyes and her original braided mohair wig. The only thing this little gal needs is a pair of shoes, she took them off and was running around the yard barefoot! $950 A pair 12” George & Martha Washington composition dolls in all original condition. Unmarked on the rear of the heads this pair overall is in very ﬁne condition with just a couple of small craze/cracks on Martha`s face. Great outﬁts that still have vibrant coloring. $200 pr

A German wigged “double” bathing beauties with wigs in original outﬁts. Approx. 6 1/4” tall with an unusual pose, this pair has no issues and ready to add to your collection. $1850

An all original AM 323 Googly in her original box. The lid has a little distress to the side ﬂaps and her face could use a light cleaning to remove years of dirt but an absolutely adorable package. $600

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10” A.M. #240 Kewpie Googlie Toddler, huge sl. eyes, watermelon mouth, molded hair w/points top & sides, mint pale bisque, ant. dress w/cris crisscross stitching & rouching, lace collar, ant. socks & vintage shoes, on orig. compo. 5 pc. toddler body. She is the cutest one I have ever seen!! Sure to bring you a smile!!! $5500.

13” Bru Jne #3 Bebe, p/w eyes, mint bisque, orig. head attachment. orig. mohair wig, “FACTORY ORIGINAL” including “signed” Bru Shoes, silk & lace dress, hat, & undies, orig. body “signed” on bisque shoulder plate, w/perfect bisque lower arms & hands & kid body, out of a famous collection, desirable molded Bru Jne tongue tip. OUTSTANDING!!!! CALL FOR PRICE

11.5” RARE Glass Eyed K * R #101 “Marie” Pouty, blue glass sl. eyes, immaculate pale bisque, orig. mohair wig, ant. silk & lace dress, orig. undies, ant. Fr. pink leather shoes, orig. K * R jointed body. Absolutely DARLING!! $4475. 8” Early Bahr & Proschild #261 DEP, closed dome, perfect bisque, p/w eyes, orig. mohair wig, “FACTORY” orig. costume of velvet & cotton, orig. fully jointed BP body. GORGEOUS little boy & great tiny cabinet size!!! $2200.

15” SFBJ #252 PoutyToddler, sl. eyes, peaches & cream bisque, cl/mo. pouty w/full lips, orig. mohair wig, “FACTORY” orig. from head to toe on orig. “fully” jointed SFBJ chunky toddler body. ADORABLE!!!! $5250.

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All Bisque Character Dolls of the Twentieth Century by Becky Ourant photos by Andy Ourant

oll design changed dramatically around the turn of the 20th century. Character dolls replaced the lovely French Bebeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the sweet dolly-faced German dolls that were popular in the last quarter of the 19th century. Naturally this trend was reflected in the all bisque dolls; the slim French mignonette and the chubby German all bisque dolls were slowly replaced by character all bisques. The wonderful flapper doll pictured on the cover has an incised Igodi mark and unusual swivel flange neck attachment. The Igodi mark is the registered trademark and acronym for Johannes Gotthilf Dietrich of Berlin (J and I are interchangeable in the German language). This doll company held many patents and several German porcelain factories produced dolls for Igodi. We do not know which porcelain factory produced her, but this amazing all bisque doll displays the brilliance of the Igodi companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design with very high quality sharply molded features including the big blue bow in her bobbed hair. Her body has finely molded detail that is highlighted with pink blushing. Around 1912 German doll maker Gebruder Heubach designed a series of all bisque children with toddler proportions. These charming dolls have molded hair with painted features and their chubby bodies have jointed arms and legs with large brown shoes. The girl dolls in this series have a variety of faces and hairstyles accented with molded ribbons and bows; there is only one boy doll in the series with the big brown shoes. These wonderful dolls came in two sizes, five inches and nine inches. This series of dolls also came in a rare variation with swivel flange necks and were made to be marketed by Johannes Gotthilf Dietrich. They are incised Igodi on their backs. Heubach designed another series of smaller boys measuring five inches that have impish faces with a wide range of expressions

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A group of three Heubach all bisque dolls with swivel necks, incised Igodi on their backs.

A brother and sister Heubach pair with their impish little brother.

A fine quality Limbach black baby with a swivel flange neck and unusual baby legs with curved knees that allow him to sit upright in a stroller.

These Limbach triplets have their own character but were clearly influenced by Heubach.

These two Asian babies were made by J. D. Kestner and are basically miniature versions of their popular Asian baby mold number 243. The adorable group of Limbach babies displayed on their original German hand painted bench have charming smiling faces. This set may have been a display at a toy fair to show the different sizes available.

This group of Happifat dolls have the more unusual molded underwear.

with starfish hands and bare feet. Following the success of the Heubach character dolls, other German doll companies began to make all bisque dolls. Limbach’s all bisque character girls are very similar to the Heubach’s. In 1909 Kammer & Reinhardt designed the very first bent limb five-piece baby body for their mold number 100 “Kaiser Baby” and soon all bisque babies with the same body design appeared in toy stores. Many different German companies started making all bisque baby dolls with molded hair or wigs and also with painted and glass eyes. Companies such as Limbach, Hertwig, Alt, Beck and Gottscalk and Kestner made all bisque babies, many are simply miniature versions of their larger dolls on composition bodies. Illustration art and storybooks had a big influence on all bisque dolls. In the early 1910’s Grace Drayton created the Campbell Kids Antique DOLL Collector

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This pair of SheeBee dolls both have molded pink booties and white nightshirts, the one on the left has her original clothes tagged Horsman.

Max and Moritz are wearing their original clothes, they are accompanied by an unusual little friend with a molded topknot.

This funny little fellow with the big ears was called “Brighto”.

A seven inch September Morn doll with molded blonde hair and large googly eyes, the little girl breaking out of the egg resembles a Kewpie.

characters and also September Morn. Rose O’Neill designed the endearing Kewpie doll. The most common Kewpie doll is the all bisque version with only jointed arms, a harder to find style has jointed arms and legs. These characters with side glancing eyes and watermelon mouths influenced German doll designers to create the popular googly-eyed dolls. Many companies made all bisque googlies, one of the most sought after is the Kestner with jointed knees and elbows. These desirable double jointed dolls were manufactured with a swivel neck (mold number 112) or a solid neck (mold 111). Many all bisque characters were made in pairs, among the most well known pairs are the Happifats and the HeeBee Sheebee dolls. One of the cutest and most sought after pairs by collectors today are Max and Moritz, the popular German storybook characters. These mischievous little boys 20

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The popular all bisque Kewpie was available with jointed and stiff legs.

This adorable pair of Kestner Googlies have jointed elbows and knees.

It appears these all bisques have had a disagreement, the naughty sister with a clenched fist has given her brother a shiner.

A group of Teenie Weenies with an assortment of molded outfits, the only girl in the group has a molded dress and bow.

Hertwig made these adorable dolls for the American market.

were perfectly captured in all bisque by J. D. Kestner. They were made in two styles, one set was made to be dressed and the other set came with molded clothing. The Teenie Weenies, a comic strip popular in the 1910’s, featured tiny people living in a society alongside humans, occasionally borrowing items from them. A series of all bisques with jointed arms were designed from this comic strip; they had colorful molded clothes and big shoes and represented many characters from the comic strip. They were produced in two sizes, 6 inches and 4.5 inches tall. In the 1920’s the George Borgfeldt Company of New York marketed the Geman made creations of American designers. Grace Storey Putnam created the Bye-Lo Baby and Georgene Averill designed Bonnie Babe, both of which were very popular and were soon offered in many sizes and styles in all bisque. Designer Helen Jensen’s iconic Gladdie doll was also made into an all bisque toddler. I have only seen one example of this little doll, so it is likely they were never sold commercially. The all bisque Bye-Lo came in many variations, the most popular version has glass-eyes and a swivel neck, other variations include painted eyes with a stiff neck and a wigged baby with glass eyes. All these dolls came with bare feet or molded pink and blue booties. They were produced in many sizes ranging from four to eight inches. There Antique DOLL Collector

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Three different sizes of all bisque Bye-Lo Babies with glass eyes, two have molded shoes and one has bare feet.

A pair of wigged Bye-Lo babies in original organdy gowns sitting in a Marklin stroller. These action Bye-Loâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are in their original egg, they are lying on their backs with their legs kicking towards each other, the one in front is lying on his stomach.

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The classic Bonnie Babe with deeply molded curls and pink shoes stands with Sonny, a rare toddler doll who was also designed by Georgene Averill.

Brother and sister Bonnie Babes with smooth bald heads getting ready for a nap in their matching Marklin beds.

This very rare Bonnie Babe has molded underwear. He is sitting in a Marklin crib with his favorite Hertwig animals. He better make room for the crying Kestner boy behind him who looks like he needs a nap. Georgene Averillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adorable Rag and Tag are sitting proudly in a Marklin bed.

Two sizes of Mildred the Prize Babies with glass eyes are getting ready for a stroll in matching Marklin prams with parasols.

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A very rare Siegfried all bisque baby, he has a swivel socket head incised Siegfried.

An unusual large size Mildred the Prize baby with painted eyes.

The cover doll, this nine inch young lady has realistic modeling, note the blushing on her face and body. The Igodi mark can be clearly seen.

A pair of seven inch Orsini Characters, Vivi and Mimi, note their characteristic pointer fingers and long white stockings.

were also frozen “action” Bye-Lo’s available in several different poses; these molds were also used to create glazed porcelain Bye-Lo salt and pepper shakers. The all bisque Bonnie Babe was also made in many different sizes and styles. The most common has deeply molded curly hair. The smooth bald headed Bonnie Babies are a rare variation and highly desirable. But the rarest of all Bonnie Babes has incredibly cute molded underwear. All Bonnie Babes have glass eyes and swivel necks and either pink or blue shoes. Georgene Averill also designed dog and cat animal 24

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dolls called Allie Dog and Allie Cat with bisque heads and stuffed furry bodies. Their all bisque counterparts are the awesome Rag and Tag, these adorable little characters have glass eyes, swivel necks and big molded booties. The rarest of all of Georgene Averill’s creations would be the uniquely designed all bisque toddler named Sonny. He is the only Averill designed all bisque doll that does not have a larger counterpart with a composition or cloth body. This adorable barefooted character with an impish face and pigeon toes must not have been a sale success, which would account for its extreme rarity.

A group of flapper dolls, the one on the left has molded hair with a molded loop for a bow, the one in the middle has a wig and painted eyes and the one on the right has glass eyes and a wig, all have over the knee painted hose.

Many other character all bisque babies were made in the 1920’s including Horseman’s Tynie Babe, Joseph Kallus’s Baby Bo-Kaye, Mildred the Prize Baby and Seigfried. All of these dolls except Mildred have a larger counterpart that comes on a cloth body. Another popular doll designer, Jeannie Orsini, created a series of all bisque character children with laughing or surprised expressions and with pointed right index fingers. Mimi, Didi and Vivi were produced in two sizes, five and seven inches tall. All were made with wigs, jointed arms and legs with long over the knee stockings and Mary Jane style shoes. These three characters are collector favorites and can be found with glass or painted eyes. As American doll companies starting producing unbreakable composition dolls, the era of the bisque doll was coming to an end. Some of the last all bisque dolls made in the 1920’s were flapper-style girls with slim bodies and long legs. They came in a variety of styles including those with glass eyes, wigs and molded hair. Many had long stockings painted to resemble nylon stockings. These little all bisque flapper dolls were very popular and were available into the 1930’s.

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The R. John Wright by Krystyna Poray Goddu

rtist Palmer Cox (1840-1924) grew up in a small Canadian community of Scottish immigrants, listening to tales of mischievous mountain sprites known as Brownies, who mixed playful pranks with good deeds. As an adult, he turned to the folklore of his childhood to create an entertaining band of comic characters, divesting them of their more mystical elements but preserving their ethic of goodwill, charity and impishness. The Brownies first appeared in an 1883 issue of the children’s magazine St. Nicholas, and quickly became popular icons. Palmer Cox is also recognized as a pioneer in the area of licensed merchandise. He allowed his wildly popular Brownies to be marketed by numerous companies selling a wide range of products and advertising promotions which included dolls, figurines, puzzles, games, toys, chinaware, soap, smoking paraphernalia, and countless other items now highly sought after by collectors. Perhaps the best known use of the Brownies in marketing was in the naming of a revolutionary new camera from the Easman Kodak company which first appeared in 1900. The Brownie Camera, as it was called, was a simple and inexpensive handheld camera which popularized low-cost photography and introduced the concept of the snapshot to the world. With his merchandising of the Brownies, Cox pre-dated by decades the Disney company’s employment of their characters to market spin-off merchandise. Cox published thirteen books featuring his creations, whose “warm blend of fun-loving whimsy and steadfast morality” (as Dr. Arnold Blumberg has written in Toy Collector magazine), as well as their distinctive appearance—round bellies, spindly legs, oversized facial expressions—seemed to speak to the zeitgeist of their time. In 2007, John and Susan Wright took a chance that they would speak equally loudly to a contemporary temperament, introducing a Brownie Band of musicians, complete with Bandstand, at a special meal event at the UFDC National Convention. “The response from the crowd was overwhelming,” John says. “These are collectors who are familiar with

Brownie Band and Bandstand by R. John Wright

Brownies by R. John Wright show their distinct personalities.

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R. John Wright captured the Brownies’ unusual body proportions and various comical expressions.

All bisque donkey nodder

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the Brownies and know doll history. They knew we were breaking new ground.” Aficionados of toy or publishing history are among a small group who would recognize the Brownies. Among the first popular cartoon characters, they were ubiquitous during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries: the band of Brownies playing musical instruments appeared on Estey Organ Company trade cards; packages of Lion Coffee and the New York Biscuit Company included Brownie paper dolls. In 1900, Kodak introduced the now-classic Brownie Camera, named for the mischievous characters. One hundred years later, however, the characters had more or less disappeared from public consciousness. John and Susan had seen their first image in the late 1970s, when Elizabeth Andrews Fisher, legendary editor of The Toy Trader magazine, sent them a notecard featuring one of the Brownies. “It immediately appealed to us,” recalls John, “but to copy it with any fidelity was completely beyond our capabilities at the time. So the card was filed away for another time when we hoped our skills would do it justice.” Over time, they became more familiar with Palmer Cox and his comical creations, acquiring several of his books as well as a rare Brownie nine-pins game and other Brownies ephemera. Coming to the point where they could create the Brownies’ unusual proportions “with ease,” took decades of developing technical skills on earlier collections. “Designing hands with individually sewn fingers was one development that convinced us we could now do the Brownie legs,” explains Susan. “We had also become much more proficient at sculpting and designing new molds.” “What really excited us, once we started thinking about producing the Brownies,” says John, “was the realization that nobody had ever done really good renditions of them as dolls. The jointed papier-mâché figures were charming and probably the most accurate dolls based on Cox’s illustrations, but left plenty of room for improvement. In our view, the best three-dimensional depictions of the Brownies were the bisque figurines made in the late nineteenth century by Hertwig & Co. and Gebrüder Heubach in Germany.” In addition to the five members of the Brownie Band, the collection now features a widening range of Cox‘s characters, some portraying cultural heritages, such as the Irishman and the Canadian, others depicting occupations, like the Sailor and the Policeman. While some collectors hone in on a particular one that reflects some aspect of their own life or background, others find their greatest charm is as a group of individuals. Longtime RJW collector Loretta Nardone is one of the latter: “I adore the Brownies as each one shows a different side of R. J. Wright Dolls. They are comical and each has its own distinct personality. I have all the figures made so far, including the Bandstand. The sculpting is different on each Brownie; the unique expressions range from wide smiling grins to a quizzical look of awe. Every time a new one is added to the series I’m enchanted again. The Dude is adorable with his monocle and walking stick. The Chinaman, holding his little paper lantern, is quite a charming fellow. In my display, they are all circling the bandstand, as if they have just ended their parade and are gathered together waiting for Uncle Sam to make his speech!” In “The Brownies’ Ride,” the first poem that Cox himself wrote and illustrated for publication in St. Nicholas magazine in 1883, he noted: “Now, Brownies seldom idle stand,/When there’s a chance for fun at hand.” That Brownie spirit of finding delight in whatever is at hand seems to infect all those who encounter one of the most whimsical series RJW Dolls has produced. “They never fail to elicit a big smile,” says John.

Papier-mâché – A Common Material by Maureen Herrod

Very early doll, identical to one that Queen Victoria played with as a very young child.

A very early papier-mâché. Sherryl Shirran collection 30

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apier-mâché,”chewed paper” in French,” a most common material, has had many different uses over the several millenia. According to the internet’s Wikipedia, the common man in ancient Egypt fashioned his coffins and death masks out of paper and glue. In the Middle and Far East, boxes, trays, and even large cases utilized paper pulp, which was then dried and painted in lovely colors. The Japanese often added decorative elements to their amour and shields. In 18th century Europe, this common material was often used instead of carved wood or plaster for architectural accents. Many cultures made masks from papier-mâché. And doll heads made of the chewed paper appeared as early as 1540. In World War II, the British created faux tanks to fool the German enemies into thinking that the Brits had more tanks in more places than they did. Nowadays, the huge

This papier-mâché dolly has a very exaggerated Apollo’s Knot hairdo, and a typical milliner’s model body.

Milliner’s model with an “Apollo’s Knot” hairdo.

Very tall milliner’s model with a Victoria hairstyle. She is believed to be a Kestner product.

carnival floats used in Mardi Gras parades are fashioned from the material, using a wood and wire base. Sets for stage plays often utilize this common material. Most puppets are found to be of papier-mâché. So, a material that has been used for many centuries was, and is still very much in evidence. Why? The material is cheap and easy to use. All that is needed is a form of paper or paper pulp (with textiles mixed in sometimes) bound together with an adhesive such as glue, starch or wallpaper paste. Even children can be seen making fun items with papier-mâché – cheap, easy, even a small child can sculpt it, and it is nontoxic if a youngster eats it. A big plus is that the teacher, (parent, scout leader) does not have to spend much money for lots of kiddie entertainment. Although papier-mâché was used as early as 1540 to make dolls, according to Wikipedia, we do not have many samples of these heads. The earliest that saw commercial production was around 1810. These dolls were perhaps much cheaper that the earlier wooden head dolls. Two very early dolls, from roughly 1815 to 1820 are shown. The doll in the polka dot dress is identical to one with which Queen Victoria played as a small child. When Queen Adelaide of England ascended the throne, the nobility and the

Pre Greiner with a “kinderkopf” hairstyle. The embroidery on the bottom her dress reads “Mary Ellen Abigail Hyde 1867.”

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A March 1858 Greiner with a baby hairstyle. She could also be classified as a “kinderkopf.”

Doll with a Queen Victoria hairdo, showing her exposed ears. Barbara Kouri collection.

An unusual labeled Greiner that has what almost appears to be cornrows formed from her forehead and going straight back over her head. Sherryl Shirran collection. 32

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A Greiner doll with the baby hairdo, dressed as an adult lady. Sherryl Shirran collection

common folk were amazed at her exaggerated hairdo. It consisted of curl puffs at the sides of her head and a topknot at the apex. Of course, because the Queen was young and beautiful, all the court ladies started to copy her hairdo. The common folks (those who had enough money for a hairdresser) followed suit. And the doll makers had a heyday. Many of the little (and some not so little) dolls produced by the artisans copied Queen Adelaide’s hairdo. These dolls are referred to as “milliner’s models” and the hairdo is often called an “apollo’s knot.” The bodies on these dolls were also very unusual. Of course, the head and shoulder plate were all of one piece and made of papier-mâché. The torso, upper arms, and thighs were of a soft kid, plumped up with sawdust. At the elbow and knee the material changed to wood. There were bands of colored paper that separated the kid upper arms and thighs from the wood of the lower arms and the lower legs. The feet were very flat and painted with a sandal-type of shoe in various colors: sometimes orange, or green, or yellow, or blue, or even red. Included with this article are pictures of the milliner’s models with their sometimes almost silly apollo’s knot hairdos. In 1838, when Queen Victoria ascended the throne of England, suddenly it was her hairdos that everyone copied, so the later milliner’s models and other papier-mâché dolls frequently sported a Queen Victoria-like hair style.

Greiner label on the back shoulder plate of a rare brown-haired doll. It wasn’t known until this doll turned up that Greiner did other than black and blond hair colors on his dolls.

It is sometimes difficult to characterize the next groupings of papier-mâché dolls. This is because one group is called “pre-Greiners” and the other group are “Greiners. It is believed that these dolls were produced at roughly the same time, usually around 1840 to 1875. But probably starting with the Greiner group makes the most sense. Ludwig Greiner, the maker of these dolls, emigrated to the United States around 1832. He hailed from Lauscha in Germany. Lauscha was in the state of Thuringia, known for doll and toy making. He came with his whole family at the time, although several children were born here in the United States after they arrived. Ludwig set up in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and started a papier-mâché doll making business out of the toy store that he had opened a few years earlier. A variety of Greiners can be seen in this article as well as in the 2014 journal of the UFDC national convention, “A Dream Come True.” The most common of the Greiner dolls has a hairdo with a part in the middle of the top of the head with hair being combed down over the ears and ending in vertical curls at the back. Dolls with this hairdo will be shown, as will many others. Bodies can be commercially made by one of Ludwig’s doll-maker friends or made by “Mommy”

In an attempt to entire this doll into competition at the UFDC national convention national, experts could not decide whether she was American or European made. This name has been unknown in the past but her label clearly spells out “CB Indestructible.”

A typical blond extension Greiner with a beautiful head of curls. Barbara Kouri collection.

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A fairly common hairstyle on a March 1858 Greiner in a plaid dress.

Very early Greiners, before Ludwig received his patent, were simply labeled “Patent Head” and stamped in black ink. These dolls are hard to find.

March 1858 Greiner procured from the Mary Merritt Doll Museum auction. She has unusual brown eyes.

A large sweetheart with a Victoria hair style. She is not a milliner’s model.

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or “Granny.” There is quite a variety of both heads and bodies. Many of these dolls are very rare and include a brownhaired beauty, an adorable little boy, and a lady with narrow sausage curls that fall down her back. It is not safe to label a doll a Greiner unless she/he has a label on the back of the shoulder plate. Most of them read “Greiner’s Dolls” and include a patent date, either March, 1858 or 1872. The 1872 dolls are referred to as “extension Greiner” as Ludwig’s patent was renewed in 1872. There are some variations of labels, but they always say “Greiner.” It has been believed for many years that Greiner only made dolls that

A perfect example of a “kinderkopf” in military uniform. Greiner with very rare hairdo that has large poufs above her forehead and on the top of her head. She has a Greiner label.

had painted eyes. Since folks have not seen Greiner dolls with glass eyes, they have assumed that they did not exist. However, it does not make logical sense that Greiner only painted the eyes. He was born and raised in Lauscha, the glass eye center of Germany. He must have packed some glass eyes when he emigrated. And, indeed, although very, very rare, there are Greiner dolls with glass eyes in existence. Two such dolls are pictured in this article. One of them is in pretty rough shape, but she has a 1858 hairdo and is dressed appropriately. The other has the most common hairdo and glass eyes. Another myth put to rest. Pre-Greiner dolls are somewhat similar to the actual Greiners that have the label. Many have common Greiner-like hairdos. Often these dolls have a baby hairdo. And glass eyes are very common. Dolls that resemble a Greiner are often lumped into the pre-Greiner group. Shown here is a very large (about the size of a three-to-four year old child) pre-Greiner who also has an extensive and lovely wardrobe, perfect and appropriate in the time period that the doll was manufactured, which is probably between 1850 and 1860. Many of the pre-Greiners have a childlike hairdo. These dolls are often called “kinderkopf.” “Kinder” is the German word for “child” and “kopf” is the German “head.” Some of these playthings have an open mouth with bamboo teeth and were

Rare Greiner that has ringlet curls from in back of her exposed ears all around her head.

Unusual black hairstyle on this extension Greiner with flat curls all around her face.

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Glass-eyed Greiner with the most common hairstyle.

The most common hairstyle found on the Greiner dolls. This time, she has painted eyes.

Greiner label showing the March 1858 patent date of the common black-haired doll.

Side view of the hairdo of the most common of the Greiner dolls. She has exposed ears and vertical sausage curls all around the back of her head.

This is the body of the common Greiner. She certainly has not missed many meals. Definitely a “Mommy” or “Granny” made body.

probably made by the Andreas Voigt Company in Germany. Others have closed mouths, and were often made by Kestner or Mueller. Many of the heads were sent to France to be fitted with a body and dressed and were referred to as “French dolls.” In fact, there is a whole category of papier-mâché dolls that are referred to as “French types.” They could come with either glass or painted eyes and frequently had a wig, which was sometimes hammered on to the head with nails. The top of their heads were frequently painted black. Many china heads also had black painted top of their heads, and it is even seen occasionally in parian-types. These playthings were often found with human hair wigs. (There was one recently that sold for over $9000! Usually, papier-mâchés are not that pricey.) These dolls had heads made in Germany and body, clothes, and wigs made in France, so were considered a French product. Papier-mâché playthings were made into the 1880’s and were driven out of production by the antique bisque head dolls made by the likes of Jumeau in France and Kestner in Germany. Of course, there were many, many doll makers that jumped on the 36

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bandwagon of the bisque headed dolls. The papier-mâché dolls simply could not compete. But there were a few manufacturers that produced the dolls well into the 1870’s and even up to 1880-1890. Greiner’s sons made their father’s dolls well into 1875, several years after Ludwig passed on. And M. & S Superior also had late production, as well as did HolzMasse. Pictures of a few of these dolls are included in this article. There are always mysteries, dolls that are seen and even bought, to Another unusual Greiner with black hair.

Close up of one of the mystery dolls mentioned in the text of the article. She is a very large girl, with ringlet curls (much narrower vertical curls than the ones on the common Greiner.) She was bought with the assurance that she has been attributed to Greiner, but she has no label. She is in perfect condition. It is unknown whether she was made by Greiner or some other firm that produced Papier-mâché dolls.

Little boy Greiner with blond hair parted on the side and blue side-glancing eyes.

Another sweet glass-eyed Greiner with the baby hairdo associated with the March 1858 patent date. The two examples of glass-eyed dolls with Greiner labels shown in this article, show that Greiner did, indeed, make glass-eyed dolls.

Small Greiner with somewhat unusual hairstyle. Side view of the very large mystery doll, showing her partially exposed ears and the ringlet curls

Black haired doll with a Greiner label. She has unusual curls all over her head. Unfortunately, she is in poor condition.

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Front view of a mystery doll bought at the Long Beach Flea Market for $45.

Close up of a mystery doll that sports a baby hairstyle like the March 1858 Greiner patent, but clearly is not a Greiner. She has no label. She sits on her own dolly-sized chair and is appropriately dressed.

which collectors have absolutely no idea as to who made them or even the country from which they came. In some cases, folks will not know whether these dolls are even antique. A doll with a bun at the high part of her head is pictured. Above is a doll with a bun at the part of her head. She was purchased at the Long Beach, California Flea Market for $45. There were folks who saw her who did not believe that she was an old doll. She wears old clothes and has an old brown leather body, but the hairdo was not one to which most collectors were familiar. She does appear to 38

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be old. She was awarded the “Best in Show” ribbon at the San Diego Regional Competition Room, so the awarder of the ribbon felt she was old. Another mystery doll was featured in a Theriault auction last year. She was referred to as “attributed to Greiner.” She is another very large doll, having ringlet curls falling onto her shoulders. Her condition is “almost new.” But, she does not have a Greiner label. It is difficult to say a doll is a Greiner, but does not have a Greiner label. It just is not known yet whether Greiner made dolls

A very unusual papier-mâché doll with glass eyes and a flower wreath around the crown of her head, plus a painted rose on her front shoulder plate. She has no label, so there is no idea who could have made her.

This blonde Papier-mâché is a Holtz Mass doll, probably made in the late 1880s. Such a sweet baby face.

This doll seems to represent a baby. She has glass eyes, an open mouth with bamboo teeth, and a very short haircut. These dolls were probably made by the Andreas Voight company in Germany and then shipped to France to be fitted with a body and clothing, and then sold as a French product. They are sometimes called “Paulines.”

Very tall French-type Papier-mâché doll. She has a painted black area on the top of her head. This can sometimes be seen on parians or a china head dolls.

This doll came out of the Maurine Popp collection and was sold at the Skinner auction a number of years ago. She is a Judge & Early doll, patented on July 27, 1875. A late patent date for a papiermâché doll. She is very hard to find.

that he did not label. Maybe she was done by Greiner on commission. Or maybe some other manufacturer made her. Finally, a doll appeared at the Theriault auction in January 2016 that looked like a Greiner. It had the typical Greiner “baby” hairdo. But, there was no regular Greiner label. She was stamped on the back shoulder plate, in red ink “Patent Head. Now, very early Greiners sometimes are found with “Patent Head” stamped in black on the back shoulder plate. But not in red ink. Plus, the baby hairdo was always found on the dolls in the March 1858 patent. In looking at the pictures of this doll’s face and comparing

This doll was made by the M & S Superior company in Germany, around 1865.

hers with an 1858 doll with the baby hairdo, these faces are very, very different. The labeled Greiner has blue eyes, whereas the unlabeled doll has brown eyes. It is believed that some doll maker copied Greiner’s doll in an effort to make sales. She is old enough, but she is not a Greiner. So, there are many, many varieties of these wonderful papier-mâché dolls, all made of this most common of materials. Common, and maybe inexpensive, but quietly beautiful and so very different than the bisque dollies that came later. Different, beautiful, and rare, so unlike their common material. Antique DOLL Collector

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The Witherspoon Rag Dolls by Margo Delaughter

1. Ten inch all original Witherspoon boy shows distinctive Witherspoon face painting. (Author’s Collection)

racing one’s ancestry has become a favorite pastime for many. We humans seem to have a desire to know where our ancestors came from and how their lives reflect on our own lives. I feel the same way when it comes to the dolls in my collection. It is just as intriguing for me to research a doll’s ancestry as it is for others to search for their family’s ancestry. I apply the old newspaper adage, “Who?, What?, Where?, When?”, each time a new doll joins my doll family. In the majority of cases I can easily find that information in one of my doll books. However, sometimes I can’t. That is when the fascinating search for a doll’s ancestry or history begins. The cloth dolls in this article are a case in point. I had never heard of the Maud Witherspoon dolls until the Theriault’s October, 2014 auction of the Blackler Collection. The entire collection consisted of early cloth dolls. Among the dolls were a group of wonderful black dolls identified as being made by Maud Witherspoon. The catalog gave some information about Maud and revealed that her dolls were made in New Orleans. The fact that they were made in New Orleans really piqued my curiosity as I do not live far from

2. “Honeymoon” Lady, 25 inches tall, smiles happily at the world. Red painted shoes complete her attire. (Courtesy Marilyn Parsons)

that city. I wanted to know more about Maud especially after I purchased one of her dolls on eBay. I was not initially successful when I looked up Maud’s name on the Internet. I only found a small amount of information about her and her family. I did learn that Maud had a younger sister, Cora Bell Witherspoon, who was a well-known movie actress. Cora’s career spanned from 1905 to 1954 and most of what I learned was only about her! Poor Maud was only mentioned briefly as being Cora’s survivor at the time of her death. So what became of Maud and her dolls? Did she continue making them? Did she give up her small doll business? Did she spend her whole life in New Orleans? There just had to be information about her life some place, but where? It was suggested to me by a fellow club member that I contact the Historic New Orleans Collection for information. I did and what a marvelous experience that was! One of the reference associates contacted me immediately and the mystery of Maud and her doll company was partially solved. I can’t thank this organization enough for their help. Maud Witherspoon was born on March 16, 1882 in Illinois Antique DOLL Collector

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3. This 12 inch young lady has been redressed. Original paper label used to mark dolls. (Courtesy Theriault’s)

and died in June of 1970 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Henry Edgeworth Witherspoon and Cora S. Bell Witherspoon. Henry was an assistant surgeon with the Confederate Army 9th Louisiana infantry during the Civil War while her mother was an aunt of the civil rights advocate Judge John Minor Wisdom. Henry died in 1898 and Cora, the mother, in 1900. Maud, as mentioned before, had just one younger sister, Cora Bell Witherspoon. Maud, while still in her teens, took care of her invalid mother after the death of her father. When her mother died she raised, at least in part, her sister Cora. She did this by forming the Maud Witherspoon Rag Doll Manufacturing Company. Articles about Maud and her doll company appeared in the 1901 Times-Picayune, the 1901 Indiana Weekly and the 1902 Troy Daily News. The following is an excerpt that I found online from the 1902 Troy Daily News in the column entitled “Woman’s World”. “Not so the pretty girl of nineteen, Maud Witherspoon by name, who lives in New Orleans and makes her living by making rag dolls. Miss Witherspoon used to make these dolls for her own amusement when she was a child, and when her father died and she had an invalid mother to

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support, she bethought her of her great success in making dolls and resolved to see if she could sell them. Her dolls have always been made to resemble the old-fashion black mammy with black faces, knitted hair on thin heads crowned by gracefully tied bandannas and dressed in the old-time guinea blue dress, white apron and white kerchief. She made a number and sent them to a few large shops and they were sold at once and orders given for more, and very soon she opened a factory where only dolls were manufactured. She supplied large firms all over the United States and under the name of the Maud Witherspoon Rag Doll Manufacturing Company has quite an extensive reputation. She employs girls who cut, make and dress the dolls, but she makes the faces herself, painting them black and giving them the right expression.” The article in the Times-Picayune found by the researcher at the Historic New Orleans Collection states that Maud’s doll factory was in the family home at 1014 North Rampart Street. The original building is still there today. It is unclear how long Maud continued her doll making, but in the 1907 New Orleans City Directory she is listed as an operator at

While we don’t have a photo of Maud, we do have photos of her younger sister Cora Bell Witherspoon, who was a well-known movie actress.

the Western Union Telephone Company. At that time she was no longer living on North Rampart Street. That is an indication to me, at least, that perhaps she was no longer producing her dolls. It would have been difficult to hold a full time job and to paint the faces of her dolls which she alone did. Then in 1910 she is listed as a druggist at F. C. Godbold. It is the opinion of the researcher at the Historic New Orleans Collection that Maud left Louisiana after 1915. Maud appears next in the 1920 New Mexico Census and is listed as “manufacture medicine”. Ten years later she is listed as a real estate agent. Maud certainly had a varied occupational history! The Social Security Death Index mentions that Maud died in June of 1970 in Las Cruces, Dona Ana, New Mexico, but nothing could be found regarding her actual burial site nor is she listed on the family headstone in the Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans. Once you have seen one of Maud’s dolls you will find that they are fairly easy to identify. Since Maud painted all the faces, the dolls naturally display her unique style. The eyes are large and half-moon shaped with dark pupils and a white highlight dot. The nose is broad and the mouth has a very slight smile. The eyebrows are dark and thick. The eyes and nose are the most distinctive features of her dolls and almost identical on all of them. Once you spot those eyes, you will know who painted the doll. The little fellow in illustration 1 is a case in point. Standing proudly with his bright yellow sack of cotton over one shoulder, he gazes happily at the world. Note his half-moon shaped eyes, broad nose and slight smile. He is 10 inches tall and all original. He is stitched jointed at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips. His hands are mittenshaped with stitched fingers. Under his black floppy hat are the remains of a black horse hair wig. He is wearing a red cotton shirt with plaid collar and blue and white seersucker knee length pants. The pants are held up by two shoulder straps. His pointed feet are painted black to suggest shoes. I’m guessing he was most likely the smallest size made and probably one of just a few boy dolls that were produced. Looking under his hat I can see where Maud painted the black facial features for the head on top of the brown fabric used for the bodies. The top section of his arms and legs are a lighter color than the bottom sections. His torso also is lighter in color. The material used for the doll appears to be cotton sateen. He is unmarked.

4. A large doll holds a rare topsy-turvey doll. Courtesy Theriault’s, the Blackler Collection.

In contrast to this 10-inch boy is a 25-inch lady doll shown in photo 2. Like the boy she too is jointed at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees and is constructed of cotton sateen. Her hands are mitten shaped with stitched fingers. Note the similar facial features. She wears a red and white cotton bandana, light cotton red dress and white apron. A white cotton half-slip and white drawers complete her outfit. Note her red painted shoes. A sparse amount of black hair peeks out of her bandana and gold bangle earrings hang from her ears. Because of her fragile clothing, no attempt was made to see if she was marked with the Maud Witherspoon paper label on her torso. This large lady doll has an interesting story. She was purchased on a steamboat trip by a couple who were on their honeymoon. I imagine there was a gift shop either on board the ship or in one of the towns along the Mississippi River where stops were made. She might even have been bought in New Orleans itself when the ship docked there. The young bride took her home as a remembrance of that all important event in her life. She must have loved her dearly as the doll has survived in remarkable shape. Antique DOLL Collector

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Courtesy Theriault’s, the Blackler Collection.

The following photos are the dolls from Theriault’s Blackler Collection catalog. All the dolls are jointed and painted in the same manner as those just described. The doll shown dressed and undressed in photo 3 is 12 inches tall and wearing an antique costume that consists of a black and white dress, apron, beige bonnet, black stockings and leather shoes. She bears the Maud Witherspoon paper label on the back of her torso which reads: Witherspoon Rag Doll Pat Applied For New Orleans. The other dolls may have such a label, but because so many are in original costumes, attempts may not have been made to remove the clothing when they were photographed for the catalog. The 25-inch lady in photo 4 is holding a rare topsy-turvy doll. The topsy-turvy doll depicts a brown complexioned doll on one side and a white complexioned doll on the other. Each face has artistically oil painted features. The white complexioned girl has brown eyes and brows and black mohair curls. The remaining dolls pictured range from 14 inches to 16 inches and most are dressed in their original outfits. Some of the dolls wear gold bangle earrings while others do not. The dolls are the same and yet each is uniquely different in its own way. The Witherspoon rag dolls have found a valued place in the collections of cloth doll collectors. They were made as inexpensive souvenir dolls for tourists to remember their visit to the south, but now have gone beyond that status to one of folk artistry at its best. 44

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Courtesy Theriault’s, the Blackler Collection. Sources: The Blackler Collection catalog; Theriault-s Auction House The Historic New Orleans Collection Various websites on the Internet

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A very early Polly (late 1880s) in the collection of the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, part of Historic Bethlehem and Sites. She has leather hands and handmade leather shoes. 46

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he Polly Heckewelder doll, the oldest continuously made American doll, is made in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Made and sold by the Moravian Ladies Sewing Society since 1872, this doll has stories to tell. There is the story of Polly Heckewelder, the person for whom she is named and the story of the Moravian Ladies Sewing Society who makes her. In telling the Polly doll story, of course, there is the telling of Moravians, one of the oldest Protestant denominations, who, in 1741, came and founded the Bethlehem community in the Pennsylvania wilderness. Since the Polly dolls were made to be played with and then “handed down,” each individual doll has a story of her own to tell: when was she made, who was the ﬁrst owner, was she your greatgrandmother’s doll, has she had a new face or clothes or bonnet or shoes? In the 1700s, the Moravians were organized in groups called “choirs.” There was a choir for single women (sisters), single men (brothers), married couples, widows and children. All except the children’s choir, had their own house in which to live and work. All worked to support the church and those missionaries sent to teach and tell the Indians about Christ. The places of worship and choir houses still exist in Bethlehem today. Johanna Maria Heckewelder (who was called “Polly”) was born on April 16, 1781. Her parents, John and Sarah, were missionaries to the Indians in what is now the state of Ohio. The Heckewelders spent many years living and working among the Lenni Lenape tribe. John Heckewelder, Polly’s father, became a noted historian of the American Indians. Polly was so favored by the tribe that in 1782, they made her a cloth doll with a hand painted face on a ball-like head and dressed her in European style colonial dress. This primitive doll is now in the collection of the Moravian Archives in Bethlehem. In 1785, Polly was sent to the boarding school for girls in Bethlehem where she lived until her education was completed. She then became a teacher of ornamental needlework at the girls’ school in Lititz, Pennsylvania. At the age of 24, Polly lost her hearing and had to resign her teaching position. She then returned to Bethlehem to live in the Sisters’ House. When her parents retired because

1890’s Polly in the collection of the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, part of Historic Bethlehem and Sites.

of her mother’s failing health, they came to live in Bethlehem. Polly moved into her parents home and lived there until the deaths of both parents. She then returned to live the remaining forty-nine years of her life in the Sisters’ House. She died September 19, 1868, and was buried in God’s Acre, the old Moravian Cemetery located near the choir houses and church. The Moravian Ladies Sewing Society, established by Polly Heckewelder in 1861 to sew for soldiers during the Civil War period, was known as the Soldier’s Relief Society of Central Moravian Church. After the war ended in 1865, the Society became the Freedman’s Aid Society and in 1869, it became the Moravian Ladies Sewing Society. So it remains to this day. Since the beloved “Aunt Polly,” as she was called, had died in 1868, it was decided by the group to make dolls in her honor. Perhaps Polly’s own childhood cloth doll influenced this decision as an appropriate way to honor her. The ladies could still have a sewing group and do useful work by making and selling dolls. So the first Polly doll was made and sold in 1872. That doll was about 19 inches tall and dressed typical of a little girl of that time in the 19th century. She had a ball-shaped head and hand painted face. Over the years, she has changed somewhat but is basically the same. At first the dolls were made by the ladies in the society from scraps of materials they had at home. In the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem collection, there

Early 1900s doll belonging to Jane Geroulis. Leather boots were used prior to 1915. In the early years of production before checked gingham, other cotton dress fabrics were used. The apron ties in the back.

Another early Polly doll from the collection of the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem. This photo shows her chemise, which has crocheted edge on the neck and armholes. Moravian Museum of Bethlehem is part of Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites.

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Group of the 3 dolls in the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem collection which shows various heights.

is a doll made in approximately 1880, plus dolls identiﬁed as being made in the 1890s. At least one of these had a new dress and had a new face, painted in 1915 (a “face lift” Moravian style!) since these dolls could be returned for a new face or clothing parts as needed – for a price, of course. Research indicates that 1915 was a pivotal year in the history of making Polly dolls. Prior to that the dolls had varied in length or height. In 1915 patterns, made of tin at ﬁrst and later lucite, began to be used to cut out the body parts and the clothes. The height of the dolls was standardized at about about 18 inches. The way the underwear was made changed. Panties were no longer split but closed and the “built up petticoat” came into use. Instead of lace on the hem of the panties, crocheted trim with periodic picots began to be used. The dresses, thereafter, were made of blue or pink gingham check. There have been exceptions when fabrics were unavailable. An example was during World War II when the dresses were solid blue chambray or solid pink sateen because gingham was not available. Another example is footwear. Up until about 1915, leather boots were used and the earliest dolls had shoes made by the ladies. During world war years, the ladies made shoes from kid gloves. Otherwise, bought shoes have been used. In the last twenty years, bought tubing has also been used as stockings. This is an older Polly doll in the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem Collection that had a “face lift” in 1915, according to museum documents, and then received a new dress. She was passed down through three generations. Moravian Museum of Bethlehem is part of Historic Bethlehem and Sites. 48

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This photo of Barbara Borne’s doll shows her underwear which consists of three pieces: a chemise, half slip and panties with lace on the legs. Photo by Barbara Borne.

This doll was given to Barbara Borne’s mother by her grandmother, who was a member of the Moravian Ladies Sewing Society, when she was a child. Her mother named her doll “Peggy,” played with it often and passed it down to the present owner who also played with and loved this doll. This doll is well traveled. Peggy has lived in four states: Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan and Connecticut. She has stories to tell! Photo by Barbara Borne.

This doll with her “Original Box” has a story too. Barbara Livingston received a phone call from Agnes Sura out of the blue one day about a Polly doll with a face unlike any Agnes had ever seen. The doll was in mint condition, was for sale and Agnes knew Barbara would be interested as she was part of a group researching “Pollys”. Barbara took the information from Agnes about how to buy the doll. She called and bought the doll with her “original box” sight unseen. In 1994, at a DCA annual meeting, Barbara showed the doll in the box to Rosemary Bunting. Rosemary was so surprised when she opened the box and saw the doll. She said, “My doll!” She then reported she had bought the doll from the Sewing Society when she was a young girl and years ago had sold it. It had been circulating around for nearly sixty years! What a story this Polly has to tell! Photo courtesy Mary Ann Spinelli

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A 1940s Polly from the collection of Jane Geroulis made when blue checked gingham was not available. Photo courtesy of Mary Ann Spinelli.

A Polly of the late 1930s in the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem Collection is dressed in a solid blue dress in a time when blue checked gingham was unavailable. She is standing beside Mary Brown’s present day Polly. The clothes could be interchanged. Moravian Museum of Bethlehem is part of Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites.

The doll comes in two forms: one has brown hair, brown eyes and wears a pink checked gingham dress, and the other has blond hair and blue eyes, and is dressed in blue checked gingham. The process leading to the completion of a doll is about 80 hours. The main body parts are stitched by machine and then stuffed and hand sewn together. The faces are hand painted on fabric squares which are then hand sewn to the doll’s head. The dress, with the exception of the neck ruffle which is hemmed on an antique sewing machine, is handmade. The pinafore, panties, slip, and undercap have some machine stitching, but for the most part are made by hand. The crocheted cap is handmade. Standardization in 1915 was a plus in that clothes made today fit dolls of the last 100 years. Since 2009, dolls have the year they were made marked on their right foot. Prior to that time it was difficult to date a doll because there were several factors necessary to identify when a doll was made and one had to know the history of the doll-making. There are very few written records. Most of this information is learned from the group’s oral history and scrapbooks. These days the Moravian Ladies Sewing Society is trying to make this task easier by keeping better records 50

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to pass on to future generations, just as the dolls are passed on. The members of the Society meet weekly (Tuesday mornings, September to June) to sew on the dolls. Each member specializes in making a specific part or two of the doll. Over the years, the group has averaged completing and selling 40 dolls per year. The price of the doll is currently $200 and the waiting time is about a year. At the end of the year, the profit generated from the sale of the dolls is shared among the Moravian churches represented in the group, and other church and missionary causes. For nearly a hundred years, part of the profits were used to make a surplice for each newly graduated minister from the Moravian Theological Seminary from the Northern Province of the Moravian Church; however, the group no longer makes the surplices. The importance of the Polly doll is that she represents a labor of love and dedication of many Moravian women working together through a period of more than 140 years to tell the story of the real Polly. Other Benefit dolls which have been made in Bethlehem and named for Moravian sisters are the Anna Nitschmann, Benigna, and Becky Langley dolls, all of which are dressed in the style of the mid to late 1700s.

The Anna Nitschmann doll, still made by the Busy Workers Society of Central Moravian Church, is a portrait doll with ceramic head, hands, and feet. The clothes and body are made and stuffed by the ladies. The first dolls, made using a bought body in 1939, were dressed by the group. Since 1953, the 14-inch china portrait dolls have been made by the Busy Workers Society. The group has a ceramist make the heads, hands and boots or feet and paint them. Then the ladies attach the head plates, hands and feet to the cloth stuffed bodies. In 1984, a special limited edition of 150 Anna doll were made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Society. These 12-inch dolls were dressed in blue instead of the usual gray dresses of the 18th century. In addition Gwyneth to the dolls, the Busy Workers make and sell many items Michel’s Polly donated to the group. Many church causes are benefited doll made in early 1950s. through their efforts. Anna Nitschmann was said to have been the “most noteworthy woman of her time in the Moravian Church.” Born in 1715, she became chief eldress of the Church when she was only 14 years old. She came with her father, one of the founders of Bethlehem, to Pennsylvania in 1740. In Bethlehem she accompanied other missionaries into the wilderness to Indian stations and helped Benigna von Zinzendorf start a boarding school for girls. She wrote over 30 hymns and traveled extensively to oversee work of the Church. Anna became the wife of Count Zinzendorf after the death of his first wife. She died in Herrnhut in 1760 at the age of 45. The Benigna dolls were created and made by the Bethel Circle of the King’s Daughters of First Moravian Church (now called Advent Moravian Church) and named for the founder of the first Protestant boarding school for girls in America. Countess Benigna von Zinzendorf was 16 at the time and had traveled to the Pennsylvania wilderness with her father in 1741. The school flourished and exists today as Moravian Academy and Moravian College. At age 21, Benigna married Bishop John de Wattville and some of their descendants live in the Bethlehem area. The Benigna doll is completely handmade and is the only one of the Bethlehem benefit dolls that is patented. There is a folded white satin tag sewn to the inside hem with “Benigna” on one side and “PAT. DES. 136830. Made in USA” on the other. The patent was issued in 1943 to Ruth Pfohl Grams of Bethlehem, PA. She was the pastor’s wife and the sister of the makers of the MaggieBessie cloth dolls of Winston-Salem, The 1960s, 1970s and 1980s are represented in this group, right to left. These dolls belong to the NC from the late 1800’s into the Moravian Ladies Sewing Society. During the 1980s dimity for the pinafores became unavailable. Organdy was used instead.

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This is a doll recently made by the Moravian Ladies Sewing Society. The pinafore is newly acquired dimity and the dress is cotton.

early 1940s. The Benigna doll carries a crocheted purse with a handwritten card which gives information about the doll. The dolls were made from 1939-1993, and were the most profitable of any of this group’s fund-raising projects. In the 1950s a doll group was formed by women of Edgeboro Moravian Church to make a doll to sell to benefit their church causes. They chose to name their doll Becky Langley, who lived in the Single Sisters’ House in Bethlehem during the Revolutionary War era. She nursed wounded soldiers both in Bethlehem and Lititz. Becky taught sewing and was known for her fine needlework. It is said she designed the banner which was made by the Moravian single sisters of Bethlehem for General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman who joined in the American colonists’ cause. The sisters presented it to him and dedicated the banner May 17, 1778. Henry W. Longfellow later memorialized this event with a poem, Hymn to the Moravian Nuns of Bethlehem. The Becky Langley doll was made using a purchased doll form and clothed in the attire of women of Bethlehem in the late 1700s. The clothes and patterns were designed by Lily Eisenhardt of the doll group. The dolls could be purchased dressed, using ribbons of the choir color of the buyer’s choice. In the Moravian choir system, the bodices 52

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Mary Brown’s present day Polly showing her built up petticoat with crocheted trim on hem as well as around arm holes and neck. The panties also have the crocheted hems.

were fastened and hats were tied with designated colors: cherry red for young girls, pink for single women, blue for married women, and white for widows. These dolls were made in the 1960s and 1970s. Unless noted, photos were taken by Don Brown About the Author: Mary Brown is a member of Central Moravian Church and current president of the Moravian Ladies Sewing Society. Not only does she sew faces on Polly dolls, she is working on a book about the Polly Heckewelder doll. Formerly, she was a guide for Moravian Museum and Tours and a member of the Busy Workers Society who sewed aprons for Anna Nitschmann dolls. Mary serves on the Board of the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, which is a part of Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites. Recently she helped curate the temporary exhibit: All Dolled Up: Polly and Her Moravian Sisters at the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem. She is retired and resides in Moravian Village of Bethlehem with husband Don, who is a camera and computer enthusiast. They are parents of three sons and grandparents of six grandchildren. As much time as possible from busy lives in Bethlehem is spent visiting children and their families.

Back, left to right: Mary Brown’s Anna Nitschmann doll, made in 1980 and Mary Brown’s present day Polly. Front, Benigna doll belonging to Judy Hosking and Becky Langley doll, Mary Brown collection.

The Moravian Church dates its history back to the followers of the martyred John Hus (1369-1415). They organized a church called “Unitas Fratrum,” or Unity of the Brethren, in 1457, in what is now the Czech Republic. The church thrived at ﬁrst. Its more than 200,000 members believed in proclaiming the gospel, the Bible and preaching in their own language, a strong belief in education and music in worship and daily life. A hymnal in their native tongue was published as early as 1501. During the Thirty Years War and after, the church and its members suffered as their church was suppressed. Still, a remnant prayed that it would survive as they continued to worship in secret. About a hundred years later, in 1722, a small group of the Brethren from Moravia was offered asylum on the estate in Saxony of Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf. More of the Brethren joined them and they built a town called Herrnhut ( a place the Lord watches over). By 1727, the church was renewed and called the Moravian Church because so many of its members had emigrated from Moravia. With Count Zinzendorf as their leader and patron, the church embarked on a world wide mission movement in 1732. In 1735, missionaries were sent to Savannah, Georgia, in North America. After ﬁve years they moved to Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The church then bought 500 acres of land and founded Bethlehem in 1741, to be the headquarters of their mission work in North America. Count Zinzendorf came with a group, including his daughter Benigna, in December of that year and it was during a Christmas Eve worship service that Bethlehem received its name. The 275th Anniversary of Bethlehem’s founding is being celebrated this year. References Aldridge, Isabell. “Moravian Dolls of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania,” Antique Doll Collector, April 2003) pp.35-39.

Livingston, Barbara. “Polly Heckewelder - Moravian Doll.” Beneﬁt Dolls (2003) by Doll Collectors of America, Inc.

Borne, Barbara Wood. Letter, January 20, 2016.

Moyer, Del-Louise. “Rebecca Langley and the Pulaski Banner.” Blog Post, [http//alyssumarts.com/2015/11/22rebecca-langley-and-the-pulaski-banner/]

A recorded interview with Alice Knouss (1916-2007) on April 2, 2003 . Interviewers: Barbara Caldwell, Elizabeth Heimbach and Alice Mosebach. Alice Knouss was past President and long time member of the Ladies Sewing Society.

Ruyak, Jacqueline. “The Polly Heckewelder Doll.” Piece Work: the Craft Magazine with a Difference (May/June, 1995).

Judd, Polly and Pam. “Moravian Dolls.” Doll Reader (October, 1987).

Scrapbooks of Moravian Ladies Sewing Society

Kurtz, Karen. “Little Dolls of Bethlehem: Parts I and II.” Dolls, The Collector’s Magazine, (June/July and August, 1998) Magazine

Stewart. Betty. Talk about Becky Langley doll given to Edgeboro Moravian Church, Bethlehem, PA Fall, 2014.

Livingston, Barbara. “Polly Heckewelder Faces through the Years.” A Vagabond Song, UFDC Region 13 Conference (October 3-6, 1996).

Weidner, Catherine B. Unpublished research. For over forty-ﬁve years she sewed faces on many Polly dolls. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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his small bebe Steiner, series C, impressed bisque head, size 4/0, brought 4800 € at the recent Galerie de Chartres auction. Also sold was an extraordinary Parisienne doll, marked with a oval stamp “Au Paradis des Enfants Maison Rémond 156 rue de Rivoli.” It came with an exceptional trousseau made up of twenty outfits, plus many accessories, and sold for 24,000 €. An exceptional puppet scene by Dulaar-Roussel, circa 1930, which included a marionette, height 74 cm, two pedestal tables with an articulated duck and a bouquet of flowers and four small characters, realized 10,200 €. www.ivoire-france.com/chartres/

lovely 16” French Fashion Doll with a large wardrobe and accessories, plus the original store marked trunk sold for $4,031 at Alderfer’s April 6 doll auction. www.alderferauction.com

weetbriar’s April 2 auction offered an exceptional array of fine French and German bisque dolls. This 26-inch size 10 Bru Jne Bebe with a Chevrot body realized $11,000. The all original Schmitt et Fils Bebe, 18 inches, with a straight wrist Schmitt body and original costume, brought $10,800. www.sweetbriarauctions.com

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1 Essington/Philadelphia, PA. Doll Show. Clarion Hotel & Convention Ctr. Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum & Library. Terry Quinlan. 805‑687‑8901.

1 N. Huntingdon, PA. Doll & Toy Show. The Hall at Robbins Station. Laurel Highlands Doll Club. Cindi. 724‑515‑5008.

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1 Easton, PA. Doll, Teddy Bear & Toy Show. Forks Township Community Ctr. Earl Bethel. 610‑322‑7702.

7 Batavia, NY. Doll & Bear Show. The Clarion Hotel. Saturday’s Child. Martha Smith. 585‑506‑7948. 7 Fresno, CA. Doll Show. Hope Lutheran Community Ctr. San Joaquin Valley Doll Club. Shirley Lindal. 559‑930‑6595. Shirleylindal68@gmail.com.

7 Greenwood, IN. Doll & Bear Show. Greenwood United Methodist Church. Jo Ann Gates. 317‑882‑5787. gatesja@att.net. 7 Maitland, FL. Doll Show. Maitland Civic Center. Greater Orlando Doll Club. Barbara Keehbauch. 407‑678‑5678. bkeehbauch@cfl.rr.com.

7 Rockford, IL. Doll Show. Hilton Garden Inn. Janet Flanagan. 815‑218‑9204.

11 Sequim, WA. Luncheon. Sunland Golf & Country Club. Olympic Peninsula Doll Club. Susan Wells. 360‑775‑1093.

13‑14 Albuquerque, NM. Doll & Bear Show. MCM Elegante. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com.

14 Dover, NH. Doll Show. Dover Elks Hall. San‑D‑Over Dollars. Priscilla. 603‑436‑2910.

14 Fayetteville, NC. Doll & Toy Show. Headquarters Library. Lafayette Doll & Toy Club. Maureen Mercer. maureenmercer@mac1.com. 910‑916‑8532. 14 Kokomo, IN. Doll Show. Faith Presbyterian Church. Indianapolis 20th Century Doll Club. Gay Anne Gressman. 765‑438‑6299.

14‑15 Las Vegas, NV. Antique Doll, Automata & Music Boxes Auction. The Bellagio Hotel. Theriault’s. www.theriaults.com. 800‑638‑0422. 410‑224‑3655. (F) 410‑224‑2515.

14 Nazareth, PA. Doll Auction. Dotta Auction Co. 610‑759‑7389. www.dottaauction.com.

14 Neenah, WI. Doll Show. Riverwalk Hotel. Enchanting Dolls of the Fox Valley. Kelly Paulson. 920‑420‑0553. 15 Madison Hts., MI. Doll Show. UFCW Madison Place Hall. Sharon Napier. 586‑731‑3072. 15 Milwaukee, WI. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. American Serb Hall. Orphans in the Attic. Sue Serio. 414‑871‑8696.

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19 Dublin, CA. Celebrating 80th Anniversary of the Nancy Ann Storybook Doll Co. Holiday Inn, Dublin‑Pleasanton. Lynn Leatherman Zimmershead. 408‑792‑7438.

20‑21 Douglasville, PA. Dollhouse & Miniature Auction. Ron Rhoads Auctioneer. www.echant.com. 610‑385‑4818. rrhoads@dejazz.com. 20‑22 Suquamish, WA. Modern Ball‑Jointed Doll (BJD) Convention & Sale. Clearwater Casino & Resort. Pacific North West Ball‑Jointed Doll Expo. Marie Adair. 360‑779‑9806.

21 Columbus, IN. Doll & Bear Show. Bartholomew Co. 4H Fairgrounds. Doll’s Night Out Club of Columbus Indiana. Pam King. 812‑342‑6106. brking@mwinet.net.

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21 GERMANY. Automata & Fine Toys Auction. Auction Team Breker. +49/2236/38 43 40. www.breker.com.

21 Knoxville, TN. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Cedar Bluff. Southeastern Doll Shows. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www.SoutheasternDollSows.com.

21 Missoula, MT. Doll Show. Ruby’s Inn & Convention Ctr. Bitterroot Blizzard & Montana Shinning Mountain Doll Clubs. Kay Schrader. 406‑360‑7214. Schrader1501@blackfoot.net.

21 Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. www.crossroadsshows.com. 775‑348‑7713. 21 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Doll Collectors of North Park. Denise Perkins. 619‑602‑9043.

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22 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sherri Gore. 310‑386‑4211.

22 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Ctr. C Promotions Plus.com. Carol Benson. 612‑669‑1613. carol@ cpromotionsplus.com.

25 ENGLAND. Fine Dolls, Dolls Houses & Related Pieces Auction. The Spa Hotel. Mount Ephraim. Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent. Leigh Gotch. +44(0) 7736 668702. Leigh.gotch@candtauctions.co.uk. www.candtauctions.co.uk. 26‑29 Orlando, FL. Doll Convention Show. International Palms Resort. Fire‑Flies Golden Age of Dolls. Cyndi Harris. 321‑431‑3133. 28 FRANCE. Fine French Dolls, Automata & Mechanical Music Auction. Galerie De Chartres. chartres@galleriedechartres.com. +33(0)2 37 88 28 28. (F) +33(0)2 37 88 28 20.

28 FRANCE. Antique Games, Dolls, Toys, Curiosities & Automatons Auction. Ambassador Hotel Paris. Lombrail – Teucquam Maison De Ventes. 01 43 97 91 29 (F) 01 42 83 68 48. www.lombrail‑teucquam. com. Francois.theimer@wanadoo. fr. www.theimer.fr.

3‑5 Dallas, TX. Asian Ball Joint Doll Convention. Hilton Anatole. DollAKon. Shannon Terrill. 817‑919‑1790.

4 Elk Grove Village/Chicago, IL. Doll Conference with Sales Room. Holiday Inn Chicago‑Elk Grove. PUDDLE Organizers. Jane Easterly. 309‑299‑0486. 4 Eugene, OR. Doll Show. Valley River Inn. Bleuette‑n‑Eugene. Patti Langan. 541‑343‑9642.

4‑5 Gaithersburg, MD. Antiques Doll Show. The Fairgrounds. Bellman Events. InfoDOLLS@comcast.net. 410‑357‑8451. 443‑617‑3590.

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4‑5 Sturbridge, MA. Miniature Doll Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Molly Cromwell. 703‑978‑5353.

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5 Anaheim, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. Rowbear’s Events. 831‑438‑5349. 5 Belleville, IL. Doll, Bear, Toy, Collectible & Miniature Show. St. Clair County Fairgrounds. Kay Weber’s Shows. 618‑233‑0940.

5 Concord, CA. Doll Show. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Stephanie Blythe. 415‑455‑8415.

5 Mandan, ND. Doll Show. Baymont Inn & Suites. Bismarck Doll Friends. Ila Marvel. 701‑258‑7869.

10 Asheville, NC. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Crowne Plaza. International Doll & Teddy. Georgie Brown. 828‑713‑1889. 10 Bradenton, FL. Toy Show. Peridia Gold & Country Club. Gulf Coast Traders. Philip. 941‑343‑3908. 11 Green Valley/Tucson, AZ. World Doll Day Event Luncheon. Green Valley East Social Center. Marti Nelson. 520‑393‑0502. www. WorldDollDay.com. 11 Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www. SweetBriarAuctions.com

12 Naperville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland. 815‑356‑6125. kmorela@ais.net. www.napervilledollshow.com.

15‑17 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn, Nashua. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. www.withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com.

19 Lancaster, PA. Doll Show. Lancaster Farm & Home Center. Ron Funk. 717‑371‑0395.

22 Phoenix, AZ. Paper Doll Convention. AZ Biltmore Embassy Suites. International Paper Doll Collectors. Jane Alfano Rasor. 480‑838‑5717.

23‑25 Albany, NY. R. John Wright Dolls Convention. Desmond Hotel & Conference Center. R. John Wright Dolls. 802‑447‑7072. www.RJohnWright.com. rjwdolls@aol.com. 24‑25 Lakeland, FL. Miniature Show. Hilton Garden Inn. Lakeland Miniature Guild. Pat Herold. 863‑682‑8491.

25 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Bear Show. Puyallup Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com.

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17 Columbus, OH. Teddy Bear Artist Show. Holiday Inn Worthington Hotel. Bright Star Promotions, Inc. Valerie Rogers. 502‑423‑7827.

18‑20 Alexandria, VA. Artist Doll Conference includes Gallery/ Public Day. National Institute of American Doll Artists (NIADA). Stephanie Blythe. 415‑455‑8415.

20‑23 Layton, UT. Reborn Dolls & Bears Convention. Davis Conference Center. Sarah Mellman. 720‑227‑5351. 26‑29 Washington, DC. 29th Annual Doll Festival. OMNI Shoreman Hotel. National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831‑438‑5349. www. NationalDollFestival.com.

27‑30 Washington, DC. UFDC National Doll Convention. The Washington Hilton Hotel. 816‑891‑7040. ufdc.org.

31 Orlando, FL. 30th Annual Doll Festival. International Palms Resort. National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831‑438‑5349. www.NationalDollFestival.com.

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WE WILL BE SELLING DOLLS AT THESE FOLLOWING EVENTS: Saturday June 4th & Sunday June 5th Eastern National Antique Doll at the Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, MD Wednesday July 27th - Saturday July 30th UFDC National Convention Washington, DC. See you in the salesroom.

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May 14-15, 2016 at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada

The extraordinary auction features virtually every known bébé model of Emile Jumeau, as well as rare portrait poupées. Important automata are also highlighted, along with rare music boxes from the Connor Collection. A full color art quality catalog is available for $75. If you cannot attend the auction in person, your absentee bid, live telephone bidding and live internet bidding is welcome. To order the catalog or for more information about the auction call 800-638-0422 or visit www.theriaults.com. On May 15th a Discovery Day auction wil take place and will be available to attending bidders only.

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Antique DOLL Collector June 2016 Vol. 19, No. 5

An Important Marquis Antique Doll Auction

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in Washington, DC at The Mayflower Hotel

The extraordinary antique doll collection of Ursula Brecht of Germany is highlighted, including dolls from her landmark 1987 book, Precious Dolls (originally published in Germany in 1980 as Kostbare Puppen). Along with rare Lenci dolls from the collection of author Nancy Lazenby, rare cloth dolls from the collection of Diane and Walter Domroe of Bridgewater, Connecticut and other important selections in this very important Marquis auction of more than 400 lots.

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June 2016 Volume 19, Number 5

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by Alf Ertsland When character dolls were introduced, we began seeing adorable boy dolls wearing knickers, sailor suits and simple everyday clothing.

A Glimpse into the Past  Dolls Showcased Through Early Photography by Jennifer Craft-Hurst The author displays antique photographs of little girls with their best doll friends, capturing special moments in time.

Character Dolls with their many expressions and moods come alive in different settings. The author, Alf Ertsland, and his partner, Svein Hellberg, feature their collection of boy dolls at play. They wear practical children’s clothing reflecting the modern trends of the era.

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The Russian Bisque Doll by Linda Holderbaum Characteristics that distinguish dolls made in Russia in the 1920’s and 30’s.

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5) Rare 1889 French Trade Bahr & Proschild - a creamy quality ‘247’ model,gentle cheeks all original clothes in very fine delicate layers w/ leather shoes. A 12” tender angel! $595 6) 23” Pre-1900 ABG 1126 Boy - rare tousled hair, unlisted mold number, such flawless quality, good old body and clothes, all mint! $450 7-8) 14” Heirloom Original ‘Size 5’ Tête Jumeau such a Bon-Bon, from her matching antique hat to her antique leather shoes, in 5-layers of antique hand sewn silk & lace couture!! Flawless dewy bisque, big blue PWs, signed head, the coil and body! A Sugar Plum Bébé $4200 9) All Original 1850’s Pink Tint w. Brown Eyes w. rare painted lower lashes only. This 18” Greiner type has great original body, leather boots, and such quaint old clothes! All mint! $1550

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10) 21” Brilliant Simon Halbig 1279 Character - We’ve never seen one so perfect and lively, immaculate bisque, deep dimples, vivid blue eyes, pretty wig, mint body, and frilly pink party dress, antique undies and antique heeled leather shoes! $1650 11-12) Magnificent 27” ‘Premier’ Model K*R 192 - a choice example ca:1890, w/ splendid early artwork, factory wig,early 8-ball stiff wrist body, outstanding in her luxury heirloom aqua silk dress,undies & leather shoes! $1600 10

13) 36” Life Size Kestner 142 - such sanguine character in this gorgeous quality, oily sheen bisque, big chunky body, and layers of hand tailored vintage clothes! $1650

The Tender Years 18” E 8 J Jumeau. Creamy white bisque with blush on cheeks and under brows. Dark peach colored lips. Blue paperweight eyes. Pierce ears with antique red crystal Jumeau earrings. Straight wrists. CM. Orig. burgundy silk dress with lace inset. Eight gold buttons. Jumeau shoes. Orig. French blonde mohair wig. Beautiful French velvet hat with velvet bows in back and vintage flowers in front that match the lace. SAW HER FROM ACROSS THE ROOM!. $ 6,975.

All bisque coquette. Mint and all orig. Side glancing brown eyes. Br. Mary Janes. Wonderful facial complexion. Headband in molded bisque hair. A darling sweet doll. $ 975. 8

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9.5 “ Rare all bisque. Marked 309/23. Creamy white bisque. Short blonde mohair wig. Br. glass sleep eyes. OM with tongue and lower white tooth. A rarely seen doll. Wears white dress with blue silk embroidery thread decoration. A DOLL TOO CUTE FOR WORDS. $ 2,250.

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Kammer and Reinhart 101 all original Peter. Rare jointed at elbows and knees in the smallest size, 7”. Softly painted face. Soft peach colored lips. Painted blue eyes. Wears original wool sailor suit, leather shoes. Crocheted cap. Very hard doll to find in this size. Excellent body finish. A TRUE TREASURE. $ 2,200.

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Early French Rabery and Delphieu. mint and all orig. Straight wrists. CM. Smooth creamy bisque BR. paperweight eyes. Pierced ears. Early pressed bisque. All original. Looks like the French FG. Marked R 2/0D. Fabulous and beautiful doll. $ 3,350.

All bisque mignonette with rare factory installed gold bracelet that can not be removed or put back on. Orig. silk /velvet dress. Four strap black boo-tines with red top of sock. Orig. blonde mohair wig. Has beautiful rare brown glass eyes. Creamy bisque. $ 3,250

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11.5” Rare Wendy by Bruno Schmidt BSW #2033 537, brown sleep eyes, beautiful molding & painting, antique dress, beautiful bj body $8295.00

12.5” CM K * R 117, brown sleep eyes, brown HH wig, ball jointed body, professional small neck repair $1850.00 4” Kestner #620 swivel head all bisque w/ molded 2 strap shoes & socks, brown glass eyes $375.00 14” SFBJ 226 Paris 4, blue jewel eyes, wonderful molding & coloring $1595.00

18” Princess Elizabeth by Unis France #306 71, 149 Jumeau Paris 1938, blue ﬂirty eyes, HH wig $1400.00

9” K * R 126 21 on wonderful ball jointed body, blue sleep eyes, sweet size $725.00 8” Globe Baby Hartmann Germany 3/0 DEP, brown sleep eyes, all original clothing & mohair wig $295.00

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11” Johanna Art tagged OOAK boy by Barbara Buysse $485.00 14.5” Composition girl all original, w/ molded & cotton ﬂoss hair, some crazing $95.005

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17” Regina Sandreuter French © 1995 woodcarved dolls on multipose body w/ 8 part body Golden blond mohair w/ green eyes in raw silk dress, Edition of 35 on head : Sandreuter © 1996 $1250.00 Red mohair w/ green-blue eyes in silk top & jacket, cotton pants, Edition of 25 on head : Sandreuter © 1997 $1250.00 Brunette mohair wig w/ brown eyes in raw silk dress w/ silk jacket, Edition of 25 on head : Sandreuter © 1991 $1250.00

Kathy Redmond signed originals, each is painted & decorated individually 13” Blond girl in blue bonnet w/ painted blue eyes, beautiful sculpting and painting $250.00 13.5” Girl in Pink w/ honey blond hair adorned w/ flowers & bows, blue eyes, necklace to match bows $250.00 12.5” Girl in pink floral w/ black hair adorned w/ curls, flowers & bows, brown eyes, sweet doll $250.00 10” Heubach Baby Stewart 5 7977, blue painted eyes, beautifully painted bonnet, antique clothing $725.00

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t the April Ladenburger auction, a Munich art doll, 34 cm, with original clothes, underwear, shoes and socks, in original box, sold for 11,000 €. This extremely rare Kathe Kruse dollhouse doll, 17 cm, all original, brought 3,000 €. spielzeugauktion.de

cMasters late April auction included this 11-1/2” English 18th century Queen Anne wooden doll with human hair, glass eyes, finely dotted eyebrows and eyelashes, jointed wood body with cloth upper arms and forked wood hands. Wearing an antique costume and hat, it sold for $8,000. mcmastersharris.com

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Wood Body Jumeau 18” Such a beauty to add to the garden of flowers. Delicate sky blue eyes, spectacular articulated Jumeau wood body, pristine bisque, original wig and original two piece ensemble of sheerest cream with dainty floral motif. We have added a lovely garden sun bonnet... Sublime! $8900 Demure Fashion 17” - Lovely face on this Jumeau Fashion in all original lilac ensemble. Swivel head with gorgeous blue spiral threaded eyes. Delicate bisque, antique boots and dreamy look. Excellent. $4400

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14 1/2” Early Portrait Jumeau Bebe, mint pressed pale bisque, early threaded p/w eyes & early mauve blush under brows, orig. mohair wig pate, FACTORY original wool & batiste dress, orig. matching hat, orig. undies & orig. shoes w/rosettes, early 8 ball str. wrist “signed” body. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! $9500. SALE $8800. 12” E.D. Bebe, perfect pale bisque, op/mo, 4 teeth, orig. “head coil” in tact, bulging early threaded p/w eyes & ant. mohair wig, orig. dress of cotton, velvet & lace, orig. undies & slip, great Fr. ant. velvet hat, orig. ED body, (I am told there is a repair on one foot), Great cabinet size & ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! $3200.

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22” K * R Mein Liebling 117A, immaculate bisque, big blue sl. eyes, GREAT orig. mohair wig, ornate orig. ant. silk & lace dress, ant. undies, great ant. shoes & socks, fabulous orig. K * R body, definitely the most beautiful Mein Liebling EVER & is the desirable 117A mark. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS pouty character. $4975. 13” Kestner 143 Character, big beautiful sl. eyes, perfect bisque, orig. mohair wig & JDK plaster pate. FACTORY ORIGINAL batiste long baby gown & matching bonnet, dressed as a baby, orig. fully jointed “signed” GREAT shiny child body. Can stand or sit!! ABSOLUTELY DARLING!! $1175.

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any years ago we inherited a photo album, once belonging to Svein’s great-grandfather. The album was filled with beautiful, old photos of family members through many decades, starting in the 1880’s. There are women with beautiful hairstyles wearing their most fashionable gowns and handsome gentlemen with mustache that reflects current trends. Boys and girls with luscious curls, wearing their Sunday best, and sometimes equipped with toys and accessories that reflect the time. It was fun finding these photographs, especially of the little boys. They represent the transition to a modern society and became the source of inspiration for this article.

6. We had to bring Hans to the stage, a Kämmer & Reinhardt 114 doll. He is wearing the most convincing, original sailor suit, and neck scarf. He has even got a tiny box of cigarettes in his pocket. He stands 19 inches tall. Here posing with his vintage sailing boat.

3. Alfred and Harald are posing together with an early French sheep with moveable head. The body is covered by genuine sheepskin. Alfred, at left, is a typical idealized doll from the 80’s. The head is on a long slender cloth body. He is wearing a boy’s velvet mariner suit and cap with ribbons, once deep blue purple, but time has turned it in to brown/greenish color, still nice to look at. The all-original doll is only marked with a size number 6 on the very deep shoulder plate. All the stripes and ornaments indicate the fashion trends from 1870-80. Harald has a tinted bisque head with a short haircut. He is very cute in his striped, simple pantsuit. It is an idealized doll from 1880’s that could be either a toddler/boy or girl. His shoulder head is mounted on a commercial cloth body with bisque lower arms. I find some of these early bisque dolls to be very charming and Harald is no exception with very fine modeling and lot of character, related to some of the early Kestner dolls. 18

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Many homes process albums like this. As a child I loved looking at photographs with similar motives. This may be one of the reasons why I developed an interest in antique dolls as an adult. I have always enjoyed looking at our dolls, from different angles in different light, to take photographs. Through this process I get to know their physiognomy better, and learn that they look different from time to time. This is another reason to put different dolls together to catch new expressions. It is even more fun with the character dolls that possess so many different

One of my favorites is this beautiful, male doll by Simon & Halbig. The head really shows us the ultimate, refined male/boy model from 1870â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. He has a very deep shoulder plate and is marked S 5 H on the front. Many of these early S&H dolls have similar â&#x20AC;&#x153;familyâ&#x20AC;? features. The almond shaped eyes are cut in the same way, and painting of eyebrows and mouth is very similar. The bisque is almost white with slightly blushed cheeks. He is one of the very few S&H dolls from this period made specific as a male. The suit is made of a thin delicate woolen fabric in a gray-brown color and has a refined cut. The jacket has a curved hemline waist, nicely curved, viewed in profile, and there are two pocket flaps on the back of the jacket. The pants are reaching barely below the knees and have splits on the outside. He was without a shirt when he came, but we have lent him one, and the white lace collar looks nice against his pale skin color. Here he is posing in front of a suitcase with clothes and a painting of a sailing ship. Inset: A portrait of this fine young man, with his delicate blue almond shaped eyes and his pale skin color. We have named him Simon. Antique DOLL Collector

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Michel together with Bob and his teddy bear.

Michelle was introduced in my article on Steiner dolls last year, wearing a Norwegian regional costume from Hardanger. He was one of the first French dolls finding his way into our collection. Here he is again, photographed with Bob, a Gebruder Heubach boy. The off white sailor suit was made by old fabrics. The straw hat was reduced in size from a child’s hat, and ribbons was added. He is marked Sie C and stands 28 inches tall.

Bob posing with his early Steiff bears. The boy with a laughing expression, mold 7911, has a very nice original, factory made, sailor suit. Heubach bisque heads were often sold to companies that assembled heads from one producer and bodies from another to distribute their own products. This is one of the reasons why we find Heubach heads on different bodies. Of course, many heads have later been put on “better” bodies by collector or dealers to look nicer. 20

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expressions and moods. In this context I have used some of our boy dolls, manufactured by Gebruder Heubach and SFBJ, as well as some others. They represent roughly the same era, and show us a happy child who enjoys playing and physical activity. This is something that is a natural part of children’s upbringing today but has not always been so. Our dolls have been gathered, one by one, during 30 years of collecting, often purchased in different countries, under various circumstances, to gradually end up in the same room, finding their places. All though they may look like a united group in the doll room, they look different in my mind and they all have different stories to tell. On our trips abroad, we were always looking for special dolls or accessories, whether it was about French Bébés, googlies or character dolls. There was never a dull moment, and things we have brought home has given us many years of joy and inspired us to continue collecting. Finding dolls in original condition is no easy task, but in light of what we have

View to Oslo harbor on a sunny day, with a sailing ship in the background. Here we have four little sailor boys, ready for their first voyage. From left: Ole, Knut, Bob and Alexander.

learned through the years and our growing interest in GebrĂźder Heubach, SFBJ and other character dolls, we could focus on finding nice dolls with original or acceptable clothing. From the very beginning we kept thinking of them as groups and it was therefore natural to look for dolls within the same size range. With some knowledge on general fashion trends at the time they were made, it is easier to recreate the past or make the dolls look as plausible as possible. We have learned to appreciate outfits that are not perfect, without mending every detail. If we need to replace something it should meld together in a natural way. Thanks to our inability to sew, we have been forced to look around for clothing and equipment, and even needed to have a few costumes made. The fact still remains that dolls often were played with over decades by new generations. Sailor suits and knickerbockers were popular for a long time and most doll clothes were made at home and do not always reflect the latest fashion trends.

Alexander and Bob in the beautiful, snowy Norwegian landscape. Perhaps not quite dressed for the cold weather, but having fun anyway. A Swedish collector friend once sold us this solemn-looking Gebr. Heubach. His name is Alexander and he has no mold number, but he is probably an unmarked 7602. He is the one with the big hat, all he had when we got him. She had a deep affection for little innocent boys in their sailor suits, and being a clever seamstress, made this beautiful, but simple outfit for Alexander. Antique DOLL Collector

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Knut, with mold number 7759, is posing with his â&#x20AC;&#x153;largeâ&#x20AC;? Steiff bear from 1907.

Knut, at right, has a slightly smiling expression, and is marked 7759. On a cold day, his knitted Norwegian cap, wool sailor jacket and sweater will keep him warm. His clothes are not original to him, but give him a nice look. His friend, Harry, mold 8191, is also wearing a red knitted cap to match Knut.

As collectors we are the lucky ones, who can pick up the pieces from bygone years, be a child again, and at the same time rejoice the artistry. We are finding excitement in chasing them, restoring them and finally bringing them into our collections. As a bonus we get to know other passionate collectors who share our interests and experiences.

Felix is looking at Harry who is having lots of fun in the wicker chair. These laughing dolls are wearing Swedish regional costumes, which are well suited for this kind of dolls, even though they may not always be original to the specific dolls. Felix at left is marked 5636, and Harry at right, has mold number 8191.

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Six happy guys. They are all dolls by GebrĂźder Heubach, and almost in the same size range as our SFBJ dolls, fitting easily in to our cabinets and display nicely together.

History

In the mid-19th century, we can see the beginning of a new trend in fashion. The impact of the big nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development and trade and warfare at sea developed a stronger relationship to the traditional sailor suits. Variations of mariner clothes became popular among young men and girls, and were used as Sunday costumes for decades. During 1870â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little schoolboys start using short trousers, a trend that continued in to the 20th century. At the start of the new century, new, sturdier and more colorful fabrics and patterns gradually replaced the delicate muslin dresses and velvet suits. Knee-length trousers and casual dresses were more practical for playing and also underlining the development of more freedom for children. Children got their own fashion. We still can see that variations of the traditional knickerbockers and sailor suits and white dresses for girls exist in parallel. Ole is having a nice time with his older brother, Bob in a wicker chair.

We must not forget this little boy, Putte, on the way to Kindergarten in his black school uniform and red knitted cap. He is a shoulder head version of mold 7760. Despite its small size he has a wonderful expression.

Another sweet fellow is this little sailor boy, Ole, with glass eyes, most often seen with intaglio eyes. Here he is posing in his charming sailor suit and a large tin toy trumpet. His mold number is 7822. He is wearing a wonderful antique sailor suit, somewhat faded and worn, but almost a prototype of sailor suits found on dolls at the turn of the Century. It is not original to the doll.

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This is a group of seven SFBJ boys, waiting in line. Jon Arne, the natural soccer player, is leading the way, and explaining the rules. This group of SFBJ character dolls got our attention very early in the 1980’s. They are all marked with SFBJ and size 4. Although the dolls are popular with many collectors, their bodies may cause problems. Paint is often flaking, revealing the dark mass used to make these bodies. It seems like the mass has shrunk during the year, while the paint has not. This can easily lead to flaking, especially on hands. Toddler bodies seems more sturdy, and made of paper machée, which has managed the time much better.

After 1914 with the influence from the WW1, even clothes for children reflected the military styling. In Europe the military look appeared and went on until the 1950’s. In the latter half of the nineteenth century only a few boy dolls were produced compared to girl dolls. This changed dramatically when the character dolls entered the stage, even though dolly face dolls still were popular for a while. New movements within art and craft occurred these early

One day at the flea market St-Ouen, in Paris, we found this irresistible SFBJ boy in his motorbike outfit. The screen of the cap, with holes for the eyes, can be pulled down when he is driving. He is even wearing gaiters. I love this tweed fabric his clothes are made of. He is mold number 235 and we named him Dennis. He is the sweetest guy in the world, either with his flock, or painted hair. Sometimes these boys have intense blue jewel eyes, and sometimes, brown. Since he has got no bike, we let him use our tin toy motorbikes to play with. They are German products from 1920’s to 50’s. To me he is very French looking, with a style that is different from the German character dolls.

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years of the 20th century. It was a time of optimism and need for changes. In Germany the Munich Art Doll Movement, as part of the Art Reform Movement starting in 1908, brought us the ultimate character dolls. Marion Kaulitz created a group of sculptors and painters to make composition dolls, based on how children on the street looked like, and how they were dressed. At the same time Käthe Kruse also started making her cloth dolls. A new trend had begun.

Our little boy, mould 227, wearing his gray tweed suit, or knickerbockers, with belt and striped socks, is probably original. Boy dolls with flocked hair unfortunately tend to loose their hair when they are played with. Once the flocked hair is ruined, it is almost impossible to restore. But they all have beautifully molded hairstyles underneath so it is no big tragedy. We found him on eBay. He looks so very much alike a Norwegian soccer player, so we named him John Arne. John Arne and Roger is having a friendly “Tug of war”. John Arne showing off his flocked hair.

Roger, mold, 227, is enjoying his job as babysitter for three Gebruder Heubach babies, mold 8729. Here he is wearing a checked shirt and knee-length trousers.

Three little guys in blue. From left: Jan, Roger, and Eric. Mold number 226, Jan, the first one in this series, is showing a broad smile. He has nicely painted hair, and dark glass eyes. He is wearing a period sailor jacket and hat, but his trousers are newer made. Roger, with same mold number as John Arne (227), has molded and painted hair, wearing his white summer suit with belt, over a pair of trousers. Eric, far right is mold number 229, and has a walking body. He is wearing a striking blue navy costume. He has got the same face as mould 227, but with open crown and wig. His head moves when he walks (with a little support). This is obvious a factory outfit, sewn directly onto the body. He has a replacement hat, but he is still quite a rare find. Some of you may have noticed that there is also a German made version of these dolls, without the SFBJ mark. They have a slightly different look but are often sold as SFBJ dolls.

Very soon these dolls were copied and mass-produced by other doll manufacturers. Even though we may think of them as children’s playthings, the character dolls that were developed in the first decade of 20th century also are works of art. Skilled sculptors were hired by doll manufacturers to create dolls that reflected the ultimate image of children of the time. Ordinary children posed for the sculptors and beautiful, realistic portraits were created.

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André, mold 237, is slightly different looking than the previous dolls. His face is thinner and longer, and his look is more of an older child. In this scene André is wearing his French styled coat with beret and his nice white vest. André and Philip are sitting on a bench, playing with tin soldiers. Some of our dolls have several outfits to choose from.

Kämmer & Reinhardt presented already in 1909 their new series of realistic looking children with great variation of expressions. Many of these dolls never reach the popularity the manufacturers were hoping for, and after a short period, lots of unsold dolls were destroyed. During the last decades of the 19th century, dolls with different expressions and moods were produced by several manufacturer on a smaller scale, often used for automatas, but also in independent series like the wonderful 200 series from Jumeau. But this was a little-noticed phenomenon

These felt dolls were created by Rönnaug Petterssen, a Norwegian doll artist, well known all over the world for her beautiful dolls in Norwegian, national and regional costumes. She passed away in the early 70’s and made her first dolls before WW II. 26

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In this photo Andre is dressed in a brown, checkered tweed suit with vest, looking very elegant. Philip, mold 238 is the wigged version of 237. This mold is also found as ladies on longer bodies. He is wearing a brown cord suit and a shirt with lace collar. Here they are playing with a rope, discussing what to do.

in time, without awareness of what was to come only a couple of decades later. The trends evolved so rapidly in all levels of society. The industrial revolution made it possible to mass produce all kind of items, including dolls and toys, and more people could eventually afford to buy objects that used to be reserved for the better-off in society.

These two celluloid boys were produced around 1910, and marked with a turtle, without the frame, on neck. Together with the scraps I found in my old scrap bocks they indicate the type of illustrations shown in prints from the turn of the 20th century.

The old family photo album.

Scrap books from late 19th century.

In 1910 we can still see luxurious, high class, elaborated girl dolls and boy dolls dressed as little marquis or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Lord Fauntleroyâ&#x20AC;?, but also dolls depicting ordinary girls wearing simpler, more casual dresses in fresh colors and patterns, and boys wearing knickers, sailor outfits and simple everyday clothing with bare feet.

Sailor caps.

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The Cast of Characters

Jan, mold number 226.

Roger, mold 227, a close up of his warm smile.

John Arne, mold 227, proud of his almost perfect flocked hair,

Eric, mold 229.

Dennis, showing his unique cap.

Andre, mold 237 posing with his beret.

Philip, mold 238, has a very soft and gentle expression.

Alfred with his elegant sailor hat with ribbons.

Harald, Geman bisque, unmarked, with straw hat and beautiful brown eyes.

Alexander showing his huge sailor hat with ribbons.

Felix, mold 5636, in a Swedish traditional costume.

Bob, Gebruder Heubach mold 7911, always with a laughing smile.

Little boy Ole, a very shy little lad, Gebruder Heubach mold 7822.

A closeup of Putte with its distinctive hairstyle.

Today many doll collectors find these dolls very charming, and even though Jumeau and Bru dolls 20 years earlier are expected to wear their elusive Sunday clothes, these happy, pouty, grinning and naughty dolls are allowed to wear whatever they like. In the 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, after the fall of the Berlin wall, many rare dolls came to light, and new auction records were reported regularly from European and American auction houses. For several years these events influenced the interest in dolls in general, and also led to higher prices for character dolls. Devoted researchers and doll lovers spent much time gathering new information on dolls. Books were written and collectors worldwide got more knowledge about these dolls. Oh, boy! 28

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Contact the author at alfertsl@online.no Dolls are courtesy of Alf Ertsland and Svein Hellberg collection.

Dolls Showcased Through Early Photography by Jennifer Craft-Hurst

Daguerreotype (Circa 1850). Child in mourning, holding a papier mache doll. Both the child and the doll are wearing mourning bands around their wrists. Courtesy Thanatos Archive

Ambrotype (Circa 1865). This child holds her small china head doll who is wearing a similar dress as her ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Courtesy Thanatos Archive

or those of us who collect dolls from the Golden Age of doll collecting (those wonderful playthings from France and Germany made between 1870 and 1900) the addition of actual documentation can bring the doll to life. Of course the most revealing form of documentation is a photograph. Photography allows modern collectors to experience the doll in the fashion and aura of the time period in which it was created. I ďŹ rst became enamored with original photographs of dolls after purchasing two early Steiff dolls from the grandson of their original owner. Along with the dolls was a photo of this early collector in German traditional dress posing with her Steiff creations. This woman went on to teach Bay Area schoolchildren about the world by sharing with them her extensive international doll collection. Also included with the purchase of the Steiff dolls was a stack of thank you letters from these school children, dating to the 1930s. After experiencing a connection to my new dolls through this early photograph, I found myself searching for dolls in photographs with every chance I had. 30

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Large tintype of three children. Youngest child is holding a wax over papier mache doll. (Circa 1870)

The majority of my collection of doll photography is comprised of CDVs (carte de visite) and cabinet cards. However, to understand just how special these images truly are, we must examine the basic history of photography. Photography as we know it, began in 1839 with the success of Louis Daguerre’s “daguerreotype.” At its height from 1839 to around 1855, this ﬁrst form of commercial photography was the result of a one-of-a-kind, positive image developed in part by mercury vapors on highly-polished, silvercoated metal plates. The detail shown in a daguerreotype is rivaled today by even the highest resolution digital image. A daguerreotype is easy to recognize in person, due to its mirrored appearance at ﬁrst glance. With an exceedingly rare subject, this particular daguerreotype image of a girl with her 1850s papier mache doll, was graciously loaned with permission by the Thanatos Archive. The girl, as well as her doll, wears black mourning

CDV of young child with Premiere Jumeau (Circa 1870s)

Cabinet Card of girl with probable wax-over papier mache doll

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Cabinet card of girl with possible two-faced Bru (Circa 1870s)

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Cabinet Card (Silver Gelatin) of girl with Henri Chevrot Bru (Circa 1883). I am lucky enough that I own two original prints of this image, purchased from the child’s relatives at an estate on Long Island.

Cabinet Card of sickly looking child with numerous dolls. The reverse lists every doll given to the girl, who is named Amy. Interesting to note, the writer named three of the dolls as “Jumeaux bodied dolls.” This is odd, as they are clearly German dolls.

New Orleans child who is rather possessive of her French looking doll.

German bisque doll used as prop in night-time posed image.

bands around her wrists, signifying her visible display of loss, so important in the Victorian era. The clarity and ethereal aura make the daguerreotype a highly collectable form of early photography. The invention of the ambrotype, a negative photographic image on glass viewed with the use of black backing or colored glass, saw exposure times greatly reduced. This form was much more affordable, and thus, more accessible to the general public. The ambrotype saw the height of its popularity between 1851 and 1865. Though still beautiful in depth and clarity, the ambrotype lacks the three dimensional feel of the superiorproduced daguerreotype. Soon after the invention of the wet-collodion ambrotype, the tintype, and albumen images came into popularity. The tintype was widely available and inexpensive, allowing for images to be captured for the general public in all types of settings. From the mid 1850s to the early 1870s, the carte de visite (CDV), an albumen

Turn of the Century Cabinet Card of boy and baby with doll, probably used as a photographerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prop.

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Cabinet Card of young girl and her German bisque doll Cabinet card of privileged child with her German bisque in her carriage. (Circa 1890s)

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image taken from a glass plate negative, pasted to a small card, was a common photo used for sharing. Literally meaning “calling card,” these images could be copied and distributed with ease. Later replaced by the larger “cabinet card,” it is through these images that we can examine the majority of the dolls of the Golden Era. Because of their popularity and affordability, tintypes and paper images of the late Victorian era allow the modern collector to see children with their dolls in all settings. From the pampered child in her frocks and ﬁnery, displaying her beloved Bru, to the outdoor, dirtcoated child with her basic, dime-store doll, the objects of our beloved doll collections are able to be viewed with their original owners, in their original costumes. My collection of Victorian and Edwardian doll photographs quickly grew to outnumber my actual collection of dolls. The dolls and photos are displayed together in my cabinets; these moments of time with the little girls who once loved these objects as their best friends—long before anyone cared about their country of origin or maker. Included on these pages is a small selection of my photographs of children with their dolls. I hope you enjoy seeing the dolls as they originally were.

Real Photo Post Card image of dirty children outdoors with their beloved German bisque and composition dolls. (Circa 1915)

Paper Image (1920s) . The image that inspired my photo collection. Hazel Nunan, original owner of the Steiff Peasant Lady Tea Cosy and the Steiff schoolboy, Hans, in a traditional German costume. The tea cosy still resides in the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection, though Hans now lives in a museum in Germany.

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The Russian Bisque Doll by Linda Holderbaum

Unless noted dolls are from the collection of Rosemary Deal Left: One of the large size 15-inch dolls, this lovely lady is all original in mint condition. She has an elaborate headdress with old sequins sewn on and a necklace of the brown wooden beads. Her deeper blue eyes with the large blue area of her iris makes her eyes look more normal than most of the other dolls. The back of her headdress is tied at the top and has very coarse woven hemplike twine around the back edge with a fringe that hangs down. The bottom of her brown hair single braid with a red cloth strip braided into it can be seen under the back flap of the hat. She has strips of fabric sewn on to her outfit and a woven piece sewn to the bottom front edge of her dress. The woven piece is sewn on the sides and bottom but open at the top like a pocket. She is marked with the number “35” on the back of her neck.

hen my sister and I began collecting dolls we wanted to know everything there was to know about each doll we found…the maker, the year the doll was made, the material used, etc. We have since discovered that some of the most interesting dolls are those that have “sketchy at best” backgrounds and provide a continuing challenge to find their histories. This is the case with the antique Russian bisque dolls produced during the 1920s and 1930s. There are some common characteristics that run through the Russian made dolls from this period. The height of the dolls falls between 10 and 16 inches. All have socket heads on composition and wood ball-jointed bodies that vary in quality. The bodies are jointed at the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees. While the heads are “bisque,” they appear to actually be terracotta, a ceramic material that is much more porous that bisque. They are not “pretty” heads and have a painted finish that looks dark and gives the dolls a deep, almost sun tanned complexion, probably the interaction of the glaze with the terracotta material. Sources seem to agree that the heads were produced from Kammer and Reinhardt or

Center: This 15-inch doll wears a 19th century outfit depicting a lady from the Ryazan area south of Moscow. Her head is a slightly finer terracotta than some of the other dolls. She has a vest over her sarafan and wears brown wooden and amber beads. Her hat has large white pompoms and smaller blue ones. The white pompoms on a lady’s outfit would have been made of soft swans down. At her wrists there is elaborate crochet work. Her hat is tied at the back and has the coarse hemp-like twine on the back, very similar to Doll #1. She has a cloth label sewn on to the front of her dress that reads “MADE IN RUSSIA” which dates her as being made before 1922. Tucked inside the front of this doll’s sarafan we found a loose paper tag was found that reads “AvkladningsDocka//Rattvik” which is Swedish writing. Whether this tag is original to this doll or not is not known. Below: These two lovely ladies wear identical outfits though the dolls themselves are very different. The doll on the left is 11 inches in height and has a larger head that makes her look somewhat out of portion when compared to the smaller 10-inch doll next to her. They both wear the lapti woven shoes. Their white pompoms were made of swans down. Both dolls have dresses made of an off white material with gold braiding sewn on as well as the pale blue beads, the same as seen in the necklaces that each doll wears. The smaller 10-inch doll has a cloth sewn on tag that reads: MADE IN RUSSIA (dating her before 1922). Collection Rosemary Deal (left) and the author’s.

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This grouping is comprised of dolls that were sold as pairs. All are 10 inches in height and are in mint condition except the lady that is second from the left who has a replaced scarf. The cloth tag on the boy on the far right reads: “MADE IN SOVIET UNION” so they were produced after 1922. The girls have almost identical coarse linen fabric for their tunics with inset fabric yokes. One girl has brown eyes instead of the usual blue. The two boys have identical outfits, just made out of different fabrics. A coarse linen material is used for the outfit shirts and the knee-length trousers with different material used for the inset areas. Both wear the traditional lapti woven shoes and have wrappings around their lower legs. Collection Rosemary Deal (left) and author’s.

Simon and Halbig molds. Very faint letters or numbers can be seen on the back of the heads but are in most cases illegible if visible at all. All have sleep eyes and open mouths with four teeth. The eyes seem to be a more “flat” type glass eye with a dull finish. While most have pale blue eyes, some brown eyes are also seen. The pale colored eyes show a very small black pupil and black outline around the iris which gives the dolls a staring expression. Many of the eyes look

slightly too small for the eye sockets, with the colored iris not reaching to the edge of the eye sockets, also leading to a strange appearance. All have painted eyebrows and eye lashes. Most of the dolls have coarse flax type hair that is blonde, reddish blonde or red in color. The majority of the dolls are dressed in peasant type outfits with multiple layers of clothing. A few are dressed in outfits similar to those seen on some of the 15-inch Russian stockinette dolls. Almost all wear lapti, This 10-inch tall lady is in mint condition and wears an outfit similar to the Mordwa outfits seen on the large size Russian stockinette dolls. The coarse woven linen outfit has a dropped waist and there are triangular inserts under the arms of her dress. She wears amber beads and has four long brown wrapped braids, two in the front and two in the back. Her pale eyes give her a staring expression but at least the eyes are a better size for the socket. Her painted brows almost meet in the middle of her forehead. The front of her dress has a long geometric pattern down the front. The drop waist is belted just below her hips and apiece of paisley fabric hangs from the belt. The same paisley fabric is repeated along the bottom edge. These two 12-inch ladies also wear almost identical peasant type outfits with the rubakha or blouse under the sarafan or apron. Several of the dolls in this article have very similar or identical fabrics used in their outfits. Here we see layers of very similar horizontal stripes used on their sarafans. The edging was used to protect the wearer from evil spirits.The doll on the left has a paper wrist tag that reads only “USSR”. Left, author’s collection right, Deal scollection.

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the basic peasant type of woven shoe. Basic clothing includes the “sarafan” or light sleeveless jumper. It is worn over a “rubakha” or blouse. The embroidery along the neckline, the sleeves, cuffs and hem of the “rubakha” was believed to protect the wearer from evil. The most common color of the “rubakha” is white or red. This same term can be used for the blouses of both men and women. The wrap-around skirt or “poneva” was made of three straight lengthwise strips of wool or linen. It was often made with a checkered pattern and decorated with ribbons and embroidery. It could open at the front or on the side or have no openings at all. Dolls dressed in fancier city type outfits and elaborate historical outfits are much harder to find. So where did these dolls come from? Vague references can be found in both Volumes I and II of The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls by Dorothy, Elizabeth and Evelyn

This 11-inch lady is probably from the city with her elaborate dark green dress. The same fabric that is the used for the ruffles at her wrists is also used as the wrap for her hair. Her cloth tag is found on the front under her shawl and reads: “MADE IN SOVIET UNION.” The back of her outfit has two rows of ruffles that make her dress very elaborate.

This 11-inch lady is probably from Smolensk. Her pale blue eyes have rolled up somewhat in her head, another problem that is common with these dolls as the weight that make the doll’s eyes sleep is not correctly set. She is most likely missing a scarf that would have enclosed her headdress.

This cheery 11-inch couple have more “city type” outfits. The boy is bundled up for the cold with a thick flannel type coat over a shirt and navy blue knee-length pants. He wears the traditional lapti shoes and has reddish flax hair. He wears the cloth tag that reads: “MADE IN SOVIET UNION.” He has wonderful trim on his hat as well as the red striped material used for his shirt, complete with beads to the side. The cheery lady wears her light blue sarafan with a navy blue shawl covering it. The shawl has interesting red plastic beads sewn along the edges. Her blonde flax type hair is braided and has been brought up to the sides of her head.

This larger 15-inch lady is bundled with all sorts of fabric to keep her warm. She has a sarafan and long flannel vest with lace trim at her sleeves. Her blonde hair is in braids that are wrapped around her head and tucked under her red printed scarf. The long vest is a flannel type material with patterned cotton trim. The red flower printed fabric seen under this vest is the same printed material used on other dolls seen here. Author’s collection.

These boys are in typical Russia outfits. The largest boy is 15½-inches tall and the other boy is 14½-inches tall. Both wear the blue knee-length pants, lapti and wrapped lower legs, with traditional shirts plus navy flannel coats and hats. Author’s collection. Antique DOLL Collector

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These two ladies almost look like a mother and daughter. The taller doll is 15-inches in height, the smaller one is 12-inches. Both wear the rubakha or blouse and skirt and aprons under their heavy flannel coats with fur trim. The trim on the coat on the larger doll goes all the way down the doll’s right side from the neck line to the bottom edge of the coat. On the doll’s lower right edge of the coat’s trim is a glass beaded design. Left, collection Rosemary Deal and author’s collection.

Here are two ladies in typical Ukrainian outfits, each 11 inches tall with sleep pale blue eyes. Both are all original outfits that are almost identical except for color. Both wear the dark scarves tied behind the neck with fabric flowers on the top. Both have the white blouses with printed patterns where embroidery would be on the real outfits. They wear the typical red leather boots that are part of the traditional Ukrainian outfit. The doll on the right has the label on the front of her skirt that reads “MADE IN SOVIET UNION.” Rosemary Deal collection (left) and author’s. 40

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These three dolls all wear the same typ and style of dress with aprons over a printed blouse or rubakha. The two larger dolls are 15 inches tall, the smaller doll is 10 inches. The doll on the left has a paper tag sewn to her apron that has typed on it “Doll//RUSSIA.” The doll on the left has the number “35” visible on the back of her head. A label sewn onto the apron of the doll on the right reads “Made in Russia.” Author’s collection

Coleman. Some of the more elaborate dolls made in Germany and imported to Russia to be dressed can be found in the UFDC 2000 convention book Dolls at 2000, pages 63-69 “Dolls of the Former Soviet Union” by Elena Lisiana. A very nice article on these dolls and the stockinette dolls appears in the July 2012 issue of Antique Doll Collector (Vol. 15. No. 6). Entitled “Russian Dolls” the article is written by Penny Hadfield. The most comprehensive information we have found comes from Elena Elagin’s “Old Toys Factor Museum” BlogSpot. While she also states that information on these dolls is scarce, she has managed to find some information. Her sources include information in a book by Galina Barto Dine “Sergiev Posad—The Capital of the Russian Toy” and Boris Goldovskogo article on “Danube” in his encyclopedia Art Dolls. The reference includes the following information: There was a terracotta and porcelain factory in Dunaeva, Hotkovo. Hotkovo is a village in the area of Sergiev Posad (formerly Zagorsk—the toy producing center of Russia and also one of the cities on the Golden Rings tour of ancient Russian cities). The factory was in operation from 18761937. By 1908 the factory had 20 employees. By that time the plant was producing up to 15,000 pieces of terracotta, majolica and porcelain. Models were copied from “Simon and Halbig.” The Dunayevsky products were awarded 14 medals (with five gold medals) at exhibitions in Russia and abroad. In the early 1930s

it was combined with a brick factory. The production of porcelain dolls ceased in 1937 and the factory may have burned at that time. A house next to the factory burned in 1980. It is mentioned in World Colors Dolls and Dress by Susan Hedrick and Vilma Matchette that they have seen “at least 15 different styles of these ceramic-headed dolls, all the same size: Ukraine, Smolensk, Ryazan, Veronezh, Turkestan, central Russia, and a few “boyar” costumes…”. Some of the dolls have small 1-inch cloth labels sewn to the outside of their clothing with printed letters. Those marked “MADE IN SOVIET UNION” were produced after 1922; those with tags reading “MADE IN RUSSIA” were made before that date. My sister and I have both collected them over the years but the fun came in researching and writing this article as it is the first time we put all of these dolls together in one spot. We had great fun doing it and hope you will enjoy it as much as we have.

This rare 14-inch doll is sometimes referred to as a Gypsy. Her very solid and heavy brown ball jointed composition body is a better quality than most of the other dolls. Her black braids have yellow ribbon as well as metallic sequins woven into them. The blue beads she wears may or may not be original. She has a round paper hang tag with printing that reads: “No.1 30//Made in Russia.” Author’s collection.

This 14-inch beauty is rarely seen. Her braids are woven its metallic ribbon. The back of her costume is very plain. The fabric and trim on her hat matches her dress. She wears glass see-through beads for her necklace. A cloth tag is sewn to the inside front of her dress—with a faint “3 0”. Author’s collection.

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An American Art Doll for High End Fashions by Elizabeth Ann Coleman

amy Odin approached me in great excitement. He had found a new type of French Fashion doll, one wearing no less than a labeled prototypical Lanvin gown: a robe de style dating to the post World War I years. Perhaps beginning a bit sadly for Samy but ending with great joy to both of us I was to tell him what he had really found: an American Art doll created to display designer and other creations from both sides of the Atlantic. The ﬁgure had been the brain child of textile historians and artists working at the Brooklyn Museum, now the the Brooklyn Museum of Art, when its collections were not restrictive but encyclopedic. While keeping so much of everyone else’s, history museums often forget to keep items related to their own. Such was the case with these ﬁgures. Having worked as head of department with Brooklyn’s

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textile and costume for over two decades I had become familiar with its remarkable evolution and the personalities that had made it so sought out by American fashion trades in its early years. As so often happens two inquiring minds converged there in the beginning years of the 20th century: the world-renown curator Stewart Culin, whose interests included dolls and their role in childhood and a collector and promoter of textile items by the name of M. D. C. Crawford. The men saw in Brooklyn’s collection a wartime and immediate post war opportunity - one where collection items would inspire budding American fashion designers such as Jessie Franklin Turner and textile designers of the future like Ruth Reeves. But before Reeves, along with equally young fellow designer and illustrator Harriet Meserole, would make names for themselves they would help design a fashion doll. Reeves name would be made as one of the first half of the 20th century’s great textile designers and Meserole would leave her mark as an illustrator of among other things Vogue covers during the 1920s. All that remained of these figures when I arrived at the museum was one nude painted example and a similar broken one, of course without any identification. Their construction and detailing intrigued me so I carefully stored them away in hopes that someday something would come to light about their background. Well over a decade later I was to find the answer. While puzzling out the background of an East Indian bodice which from museum records seemed to have been given twice – once by M. D. C. Crawford and later by his wife - I began to search through old issues of the New York rag trade bible – Women’s Wear – later Women’s Wear Daily. Daily During the embargo years of World War I Culin and Crawford initiated a successful scheme. They began what would become the Museum’s Design Laboratory where they encouraged fashion and textile designers to use the museum’s collections for inspiration. To spread the word of what these wartime designers were creating Culin and Crawford approached established New York City retailers such as Bonwit Teller & Co. to have showings of these American designed garments. The other advertizing trick they used was through Crawford’s own illustrated editorials in Women’s Wear. It was in both the text and graphics of one of these articles - June 30, 1919 that I found some of my clues. Crawford tells us about the “figurines”/”fashion manikins”: they were the combined effort of Culin who sounds like the inspirational father and Reeves and Meserole who jointly worked out practicalities and presentation with other artists in the city. Interestingly enough Crawford, a great historic and ethnographic textile collector, records that

Fashion ﬁgure wearing Jeanne Lanvin “Robe de Style” 1919 back view

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Lanvin label from gown

Detail of sketch with ﬁgures inspired by Lanvin’s new silhouette.

many of the “priceless fabrics” used in the dressing were contributed by Culin. So now you ask – How do we get to the Lanvin dressed example? Accompanying the Crawford article is a sketch by none other than Ruth Reeves. It is a blanket invitation to a showing of “Fashion Sketches and Costume Ideas” and it features two of the dressed figures. By 1919 the embargo had been lifted and French model garments were back in American shops, particularly those in New York. And making headlines on both sides of the Atlantic was a distinctive new silhouette created by the French designer Jeanne Lanvin. Known as ‘robe de style’ its cut, especially in the skirt, was loosely based on 18th century panniered gowns where the skirt projects out just below the waist line. The fully functional gown on the figure – there are snaps for closure – is composed of peach colored silk taffeta and features a silk novelty net yoke and sleeves and silk ribbon overlays on the skirt in a diamond grid which is carried to the saw-tooth hemline. At the top point of each diamond there is an appliqué silver, now tarnished to gold, ribbon bow. Undergarments included white cotton organdy pleated panniers in three layers, a now melted silk taffeta slip, and a polished cotton slip which acts as a barrier between the clothes and the cotton batting used to give a little shape to the two dimensional figure. Careful exploration of the gown’s inner seams reveals an all important Lanvin label. But it is not the expected 44

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Articulation of wrists

black and white iconic one featuring a mother and daughter as created by the French artist Iribe and used for generations on the house’s great perfume: Arpegè. Rather it is woven silk - gold on white and reads: Jeanne Lanvin Paris//22 Faubourg St. Honore. Inscribed in pencil is the probable order number: 23906. This is the type of label associated not with Lanvin couture garments but rather house accessories, particularly hats, and it raises interesting questions. Was the garment made in France and considered an “accessory” or was it fabricated in the United States? My ﬁrst guess was based on the conﬁguration of the penciled numbers which are executed in more of an American style and Crawford’s remarks on the source of textiles used which would indicate that the dress was made up in New York City under the selection and supervision of the Brooklyn Museum associated group. But that was not the case. For more than a decade at least one Lanvin robe de style was in every house collection. It

Close up of face and back of head

turns out that the one featured on this figure dates to 1922. Mme Jeanne Lanvin was one of the first half of the 20th century’s leading fashion designers, her interest in designing clothes having grown out of creations made for her young daughter. Throughout her career she never lost interest in dressing the young, even going so far as to dress a group of Sévres-headed dolls in the nineteen teens and of course she was a major contributor to the wardrobes of France and Marianne, the dolls made for the young British princesses in the 1930s. She was also interested in the aesthetics of the Art Deco movement having her home decorated by a leading French interior decorator of the day Armand Rateau. According to an article in Woman’s Wear, March 6, 1923, Mme Lanvin had heard of Brooklyn’s unusual modern mannequins and had requested that she be given the opportunity to dress some in her own workrooms. She produced three figures as gifts for the Brooklyn Museum and the project had taken her workrooms several

months to complete. Two of her figures were in evening gowns, “one a pale pink with a long skirt of tulle trimmed with shirred ribbon”, the other, the example discussed here, in “peach taffeta with full pointed skirt trimmed with silver ribbon”. The third figure was dressed in a “canary colored afternoon dress trimmed in with the same material in French blue” – a favorite Lanvin color. These three dolls would be seen shortly after their arrival on exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum and later in the Fifth Avenue windows of Bonwit Teller. Finally we get to the twenty-one inch figure itself. It is a simple two dimensional wooden paddle shaped human figure with articulated brass arms and hands (which have been slightly padded and cover with cream chiffon) including interestingly, the wrists. Remember the designers were looking for practicality. The “feet” slipped into a base. For ease in sorting the figures apparently they were given a number on the paddle’s base, this one being 18. The features are painted in an emerging Art Deco manner. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Since both Reeves and Meserole were accomplished artists it is easy to attribute the art work to them but then we must remember it was one of Culin’s mandates that other area artists be involved in the creation of the figures. But the story continues with the tradition of dressing figures in historical apparel. In 1925 Bonwit Teller & Company again got behind the figures, this time they were dressed and painted to represent a cross cultural chronology of both male and female appearance. Their aim, expressed in an accompanying book, The Philosophy of Dress, by M.D.C. Crawford, was to introduce students of dress to the concept that all dress is universal as concepts cycle through both time and space. For fun the French had dressed an historical survey of feminine fashion in the early 1890s and they were to do it again in the late 1940s as part of the Gratitude Train, where again the House of Lanvin was a contributor. Not as familiar as their sister figures of the Theatre de la Mode, these historical representations would find a long term home at the Brooklyn Museum from which they would eventually move on to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. What sets this figure apart, like the Theatre de la Mode ones, is that it was dressed as a true fashion doll, one reflecting the creativity of a well respected fashion designer at the sparkling moment of creativity.

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Civil War Sisters by Elaine Wade

Photos by Frank Aria

few years ago I attended a doll auction. Since doll auctions are always so much fun for me, I decided to make the drive from home a day early. I wanted to have enough time to properly preview the dolls. When I arrived, I was delighted to find so many beautiful items from which to choose. I was able to take my time, and while previewing, I selected several items that I hoped to purchase. One of those items was a china glazed porcelain head doll. I noted that this doll had been broken at the neck. Normally I will not purchase a doll with damage, but in this case it didn’t matter to me. Her shoulder plate had been completely replaced. This damage did not appear to me to have been an accident. My guess would be that she was probably decapitated by a mischievous little brother? The doll’s shoulder plate had been replaced with some type of clay and painted to match the head. It was by no means a professional repair, but it was done by someone who really put an effort into it and cared enough to do their very best. I imagined a loving mother. This doll was absolutely wonderful. I loved her face. She had the most adorable little pursed mouth and a tiny space between her lips. She had red circles in her nostrils. Her eyes were blue with red lines over her lids. Her hair was black with curls around her face and around the back of her head. She also had the most adorable double chin. The doll’s body was cloth, with lower arms and hands of china and lower legs with flat china shoes painted on. There was also a pink ribbon painted on the top portion of her china leg. Around her neck she was wearing a tiny gold cross hanging by a thread from a black ribbon that disintegrated the moment I touched it. One of the auction workers secured it for me in a little plastic bag and pinned it to her dress. She was wearing a 48

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May, left and her sister Belinda.

Although a few words are illegible, this note is signed by May, the granddaughter of Confederate Captain John Mickle who sent these dolls to his daughters, May’s mother and aunt.

red wool challis hand sewn dress, two cotton petticoats, and cotton drawers. Pinned to one of the petticoats was a name. Her name was Belinda! I decided to take a break and make some notes. While sitting there I noticed a cardboard box full of doll heads. I walked over and began looking through the box. Most of the dolls in the box were German shoulder heads, but there was one single little china head. I reached in and picked her up. She was almost identical to Belinda. As I examined her closely I observed that her head was smaller and her face was more round. The painting on both dolls was identical. There was another interesting detail about this doll. Her head had been removed from her shoulder plate in the same manner as Belinda’s. Also, the shoulder plate was repaired with the same material and definitely by the same person! As I sat there holding this little doll head I realized that there was a piece of paper inside. I reached in and pulled the paper out. I opened it and found a note which said that these two dolls were bought and sent home during the war between the states by Confederate Captain John Mickle for his two daughters living in Alabama. The daughters were the note writer’s aunt Mary Emily and her mother Cornelia. The note was signed May. There could be no mistake about the fact that these two little dolls were the ones referred to in the note from May. They had been together since the early 1860’s, and were actually sisters themselves. These sisters were about to be separated. I replaced the note into the doll head and put her back into the box. I added that box lot to my list of items to purchase. Now, I had a problem. The only item I wanted in that box was the little china head, and there were many beautiful and expensive bisque heads in that box. I knew the bidding would go very high.

Enjoying each other’s company, May and Belinda, sisters since the 1860’s.

That night I didn’t get much sleep. My mind continued to preview those dolls over and over. The next morning I was up and arrived early to the auction house. I revisited all of the favorites on my list, including Belinda and her sister. I took my seat, and after an amount of time that seemed like forever, the auction started on time. There were lots of people, and the bidding went fast. I was fortunate to purchase many beautiful dolls. Finally, Belinda came up for bids. I held my hand up and didn’t put it down until the auction worker handed Belinda to me. After checking her over, I placed her safely in a box that I had brought to put her in. I then directed my attention back to the auction. It wasn’t long before that box lot with Belinda’s sister in it came up. The bidding went so fast and so high that I was completely left out. I watched the box to see who had purchased it. Luckily, the box went to a friendly face, and she was a dealer that I had purchased items from before. I stayed in my seat for as long as I could. I then got up and approached the bidder who now owned Belinda’s sister. I asked her if she would be willing to sell me the little china head. She was very gracious, and her answer was yes. I felt so grateful, and after thanking her, I returned to my seat. I tucked the little doll head in with her sister. Over the next few months I searched for an appropriate body for the smaller china head. Finally, to my delight the perfect body appeared on eBay. I purchased the body, and it did fit the smaller doll head. In fact, this body was identical to Belinda’s with one tiny exception. Belinda’s lower leg has a pink ribbon painted on the front, and her sister’s leg has a single pink line Now, I could finally start looking for appropriate clothing. I have dressed her in an appropriate 1860’s style cotton dress for now. She also has all of the proper under garments. She is also wearing a borrowed gold cross until I can find her one of her own.

May’s replacement body.

Now that Belinda’s sister was mostly together, I decided to turn my attention to the note found in the little doll’s head. According to an 1860 U.S. Federal census, John M. Mickle age 29, and his wife Martha age 24, lived together with their children Mary Emily age 5, Cornelia age 3, and their son JJ age 1. In 1861, John M. Mickle joined the Alabama 18th Infantry Regiment, Co. 1 as a First Lieutenant. This company was originally received into state services as the “Shelby Invincibles” on April 25, 1861. He was accepted into Confederate services at Harpersville, Alabama August 19, 1861. Lieutenant Mickle was distinguished for his good conduct during battle, and was promoted to Captain on July 18, 1862. We know from the note found in the smaller doll’s head that these dolls were sent home from Captain Mickle to his daughters. How excited Mary Emily and Cornelia must have been to receive them! As Captain Mickle carried out his daily duties amongst the turmoil and uncertainty of this terrible war, perhaps the thoughts of his children playing with their toys under the watchful eye of his wife Martha gave him momentary escape and hope to dream of his return home to them. Sadly, this was not to happen. Capt. John M. Mickle was severely wounded at the battle of Chickamauga on Sept. 19, 1863. He died in service on March 15, 1864. We can thank Captain Mickles granddaughter May for writing that note, therefore allowing us to have this valuable history of the dolls and the family they were a part of. Finally I feel it appropriate to name the little sister doll that belonged to Cornelia after her very own daughter May. Today Belinda and May reside in my doll room with many other special dolls. I feel genuinely honored to be their temporary caretaker. Antique DOLL Collector

June 2016

A Look at the Recent NADDA Show Reported by Sharon Kolibaba

T Betty Stepnowski

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he annual National Antique Doll Dealers Association (NADDA) show took place in Columbus, Ohio on April 16th and 17th. On a beautiful, sunny Saturday morning, the day started with a presentation by Lynette Gross on cloth dolls. The packed conference room enjoyed a lively and informative program about homemade cloth dolls of all kinds. Promptly at 10:00 AM the show opened. In a break from the usual “suite” show, this years show was held in a beautiful ballroom at the very modern Embassy Suites at the Columbus airport. The excitement was electrifying as the doors opened to reveal the “show of shows”. Twentyfive dealers from across the nation were on hand to show, talk about, and sell an array of dolls that had no limit. Beautiful presentations and knowledgeable dealers…it doesn’t get better than this! There were early woodens, German characters, French fashions of all makes and models, fabulous early chinas, cloth, composition, Schoenhuts, accessories of all kinds, and even some old oil paintings of dolls! The room bustled with lively chatter and enthusiasm until 5:00 PM. Sunday started with another packed house to listen to a special program on antique doll houses presented by Marion Maus. As a recognized authority on houses and their furnishings, Marion’s program was packed with lots of information for the novice as well as the most learned collector. The show continued until 2:00 PM on Sunday. NADDA would like to thank you the collectors of Ohio and surrounding areas for such overwhelming enthusiasm for the NADDA show. More than one collector was heard saying, “this is like a mini UFDC Convention sales room”. We’re glad you came!

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1 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction. Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. www.theriaults.com. 3‑5 Dallas, TX. Asian Ball Joint Doll Convention. Hilton Anatole. DollAKon. Shannon Terrill. 817‑919‑1790. 4 Elk Grove Village/Chicago, IL. Doll Conference with Sales Room. Holiday Inn Chicago‑Elk Grove. PUDDLE Organizers. Jane Easterly. 309‑299‑0486. 4 Eugene, OR. Doll Show. Valley River Inn. Bleuette‑n‑Eugene. Patti Langan. 541‑343‑9642. 4‑5 Gaithersburg, MD. Antiques Doll Show. The Fairgrounds. Bellman Events. InfoDOLLS@comcast.net. 410‑357‑8451. 443‑617‑3590. 4 Mandan/Bismarck, ND. Luncheon. Baymont Inn & Suites. Registratin Required. Bismarck Doll Friends. Ila Marvel. 701‑258‑7869. 4‑5 Sturbridge, MA. Miniature Doll Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Molly Cromwell. 703‑978‑5353. 5 Anaheim, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. Rowbear’s Events. 831‑438‑5349. 5 Belleville, IL. Doll, Bear, Toy, Collectible & Miniature Show. St. Clair County Fairgrounds. Kay Weber’s Shows. 618‑233‑0940.

5 Concord, CA. Doll Show. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Stephanie Blythe. 415‑455‑8415. 5 Mandan/Bismarck, ND. Doll Show. Baymont Inn & Suites. Bismarck Doll Friends. Ila Marvel. 701‑258‑7869. 5 Portsmouth, NH. Doll Show. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. 8 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction. Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. www.theriaults.com 10 Asheville, NC. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Crowne Plaza. International Doll & Teddy. Georgie Brown. 828‑713‑1889. 10 Bradenton, FL. Toy Show. Peridia Gold & Country Club. Gulf Coast Traders. Philip. 941‑343‑3908. 11 East Bloomfield, NY. Historical Society Academy Building. Meet & Greet Jeanne Singer. East Bloomfield Historical Society. Lorraine Frelier. 585‑657‑7244. 11 Germany. Vintage‑Auction. Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GmbH. Gotz C. Seidel 0049(0)6203‑13014. (F)0049(0)6203‑17193. mail@spielzeugauktion.de. www.spielzeugauktion.de. 11 Green Valley/Tucson, AZ. World Doll Day Event Luncheon. Green Valley East Social Center. Marti Nelson. 520‑393‑0502. www.WorldDollDay.com. 11 Salt Lake City, UT. Doll & Bear Show. Red Lion Hotel. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. www.dolls4all.com. 775‑348‑7713. 11 Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www.SweetBriarAuctions.com Calendar continued on page 55

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12 Naperville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland. 815‑356‑6125. kmorela@ais.net. www.napervilledollshow.com. 15 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction. Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. www.theriaults.com 15‑17 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn, Nashua. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. www.withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com. 19 Lancaster, PA. Doll Show. Lancaster Farm & Home Center. Ron Funk. 717‑371‑0395. 22 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction. Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. www.theriaults.com 22 Phoenix, AZ. Paper Doll Convention. AZ Biltmore Embassy Suites. International Paper Doll Collectors. Jane Alfano Rasor. 480‑838‑5717. 23‑25 Albany, NY. R. John Wright Dolls Convention. Desmond Hotel & Conference Center. R. John Wright Dolls. 802‑447‑7072. www.RJohnWright.com. rjwdolls@aol.com. 24‑25 Lakeland, FL. Miniature Show. Hilton Garden Inn. Lakeland Miniature Guild. Pat Herold. 863‑682‑8491. 24 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Bear Show. Puyallup Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.dolls4all.com. 25‑26 Denver, PA. Doll & Toy Auction. Morphy Auctions. 877‑968‑8880. Morphyauctions.com. 29 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction. Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. www.theriaults.com.

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7 Rochester, NY. Convention. Sasha Festival 2016. Hyatt Regency. Sheila Foery. 315‑524‑3501. 17 Columbus, OH. Teddy Bear Artist Show. Holiday Inn Worthington Hotel. Bright Star Promotions, Inc. Valerie Rogers. 502‑423‑7827. 17 Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. Four‑Points Sheraton Hotel. Frasher’s Doll Auctions. 816‑625‑3786. (F) 816‑625‑6079. 18‑20 Alexandria, VA. Artist Doll Conference includes Gallery/ Public Day. National Institute of American Doll Artists (NIADA). Stephanie Blythe. 415‑455‑8415. 20‑23 Layton, UT. Reborn Dolls & Bears Convention. Davis Conference Center. Sarah Mellman. 720‑227‑5351. 26‑29 Washington, D. C. 29th Annual Doll Festival. OMNI Shoreham Hotel. National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831‑438‑5349. www.NationalDollFestival.com. NatlDoll@aol.com. 26 Washington, D.C. Marquis Antique Doll Auction. The Mayflower Hotel. Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. www.theriaults.com. 27‑30 Washington, D. C. UFDC National Doll Convention. The Washington Hilton Hotel. 816‑891‑7040. Ufdc.org. 31 Orlando, FL. 30th Annual Doll Festival. International Palms Resort. National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831‑438‑5349. www.NationalDollFestival.com.

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3‑7 Austin, TX. Ball Joint Doll Convention. Sherri Rhein. 512‑414‑3793. 13 Huntsville, AL. Doll Show. Jaycees Building. Twickenham Doll Club. Sonya Heim. 256‑585‑5436. 13 Nashua, NH. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Rainbow Bazaar. Cindy Amburgey. 978‑857‑9576.

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Dreaming of the Ones That Got Away? Nearly 30 years ago, Mildred Seeley wrote about this bébé in her book “How to Collect French Bébé Dolls”. Then in 2002, Theriault’s presented the bébé at her auction “For the Love of Dolls, The Mildred Seeley Collection” and the bébé passed into the hands of another loving collector. And in January 2016, another 14 years later, the doll came back to auction again, this time won by a delighted collector who exclaimed “I’ve dreamt of this doll ever since I saw her in Mildred Seeley’s book! That was 30 years ago!” If you’re dreaming of a doll that you saw once, or twice, but then it “got away”, chances are it will come back again and, hopefully, you’ll be third time lucky too.

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More than 10 superb Bru bébés are included, ranging from the beloved Bru Jne bébés as shown here in original costumes, to Bébé Brevete, Circle/Dot Bébé, and Bébé Modele. Three extremely rare art character models from the Jumeau 200 series are featured, including a 28” model 221, the model 217, and model 208. Two beautiful French bébés A.T., in fine antique costumes; the girl on the left featured on the cover of her book, Precious Dolls.

Extremely rare French bébé by Clement with near mint original hollow-leather body; only one other example is known.

Two beautiful French bisque poupées with splendid antique costumes and accessories.

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Fine luminous cafe-au-lait complexion on a Bru bébé wearing original dress, along with early miniature singing bird. Ursula Brecht was captivated by small bébés (those that fit in the palm of one’s hand) and her collection features many, as well as a bounty of rare allbisque mignonettes.

The Brecht Collection poupées are highlighted by rare bodies, many being fully-articulated wooden such as this, and superb antique costumes and accessories. The wooden-bodied Bébé Bru Modele poses with two all-bisque dolls.

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hen, in 2010, the Hanne Büktas Collection of fine antique dollhouses and miniaturia was presented by Theriault’s in the memorable auction, Echoes of Remembered Rooms, the collector kept privately in her Vienna, Austria home ten of her most cherished rooms. Over several decades of researching and careful collecting, she had furnished these rooms with extraordinary miniature pieces and the rarest of dollhouse people. These ten rooms range

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from a fine early Maerklin grocery store to two Viennese rooms (one attributed to Hans Makart), to extraordinary rooms from the Biedermeier and Victorian era. At the collector’s request, the rooms are being sold intact, each with its bounty of rare miniaturia, ephemera, and doll people.

From a great group of lovable googlies by French and German doll firms.

Fine maitrise model doll furniture pieces such as this, as well as rarities including the parlor stove, and spiral staircase are in the July 26 auction.

Lenci dolls from the personal collection of Nancy Lazenby, author of Lenci, The History and the Dolls, are featured in the July 26 auction.

Kewpie collectors will delight in these rare models.

Early baby rattles of fine silver were known as “coral and bells” and a collection of 15 are presented from the Brecht Collection.

Questions? Just call Theriault’s at 800-638-0422 or email info@theriaults.com and we’ll review all the details and help you choose the bidding option that’s best for you.

A full color art quality collector’s book for the July 26th auction is available for $75 domestic with after-sale price key and free shipping.

Would You Like to See All of the Beautiful Dolls in the “Bread & Roses” Auction? Visit www.theriaults.com and look for ISSUU. Click on that and you will be able to virtually turn the pages of the catalog to see the exquisite presentation just as it appears in the print catalog.

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An Outstanding Marquis Auction of Antique Dolls and Automata from the famed Ursula Brecht Collection of Munich, Germany, and Important Dollhouses and Miniaturia from the Hanne Büktas Collection of Vienna, Austria.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016 At the Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Pierrot serenades the moon, in this rare musical automaton, and the moon winks back in appreciation.

For nearly a half century, Ursula Brecht sought, studied and cherished the finest of European 19th century dolls, with a special love for French bébés and poupées. In the early 1980s her books, Precious Dolls and Kostbare Puppen opened the eyes of antique collectors to the special beauty of dolls, some say creating an entire new Jumeau bébés are highlighted generation of collectors. This important collection by early portrait models such is presented at this auction, along with important as this in original costume. selections from other fine private collections. A full color art quality hard-bound catalog, certain to capture a prominent spot in your home, is available for $75 with after-sale price key and free shipping. If you cannot attend the auction in person, your absentee bid, live telephone bidding and live internet bidding is welcome. To order the catalog or for more information about the auction call 800-638-0422 or visit www.theriaults.com.

The auction is available to view online after July 10th. Visit theriaults.com and click “bid online”.

Six early metal carriages are in the collection, such as this, posed with a lovely petite poupée, and tiny all-original Steiner bébé.

To see more antique dolls from the July 26th auction look inside the front cover of this issue.

The grand French musical automaton “Pifferari” by Jean Roullet celebrated the centuries-old tradition of the Italian troubadour. It is very rare, enhanced by splendid portrait bisque head by Jumeau, and in entirely original costume. The automaton is one of ten rare examples in the Brecht Collection.

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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

July 2016 Volume 19, Number 6

English Poured Wax Baby Dolls

by Claire K. Davies Queen Victoria’s nine royal children were the impetus for English poured wax doll makers to create baby dolls as playthings.

Oh What A Tangled “Webb” We Weave

Theriault’s to Auction the Legendary Doll Collection of Ursula Brecht, July 26 in Washington D.C.

by Carol Cameron The author researches the maker of these seldom seen leather dolls.

In her 1983 book, “Precious Dolls,” Ursula Brecht designed magnificent vignette scenes for her dolls, the same photographs shown in our cover article, highlighting her exemplary collection of French dolls which will be sold by Theriault’s Tuesday, July 26 in Washington, D.C.

About The Cover

12 Auction Gallery 50 Emporium 59 News

60 Calendar 64 Classified

Bambole Lena, in the Shadow of Lenci by Samy Odin The author discovers another Italian cloth doll maker whose dolls have been mistakingly sold as Lencis.

Yvonne Spaggiari’s Art Cloth Dolls

by Dominique Pennegues The life and work of French doll maker Yvonne Spaggiari whose creations Bernard Ravca often claimed as his own. 6

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1-2-5) Rare Christian Hacker Manse - ca: 1885. - Architecturally grand, with the Hacker mark plus FAO Schwarz Label! Original glass windows, 9.5” ceilings, tin moldings, deep bays - all sweepingly elegant. Overall, 25.5” across, 20” deep, and 30” tall. Stately & so rare! (Furnishings sold separately) $1995

3-4) 21” Rare Socket Head Parian w. Glass Eyes! - Beautifully preserved in layers of All Original Clothes on her original and rare 1874 Lacmann Body w/ heeled leather boots and slender waist. A unique and important early Fashion. Mint! $1650

7-8) Captivating & Rare 28” Figure ‘C’ Steiner - profoundly beautiful artwork; and knowing, blue PW Eyes, shaded lids, tender Closed Mouth in gentle smile, immaculate bisque w/ dewy blush, framed by sensuous mohair wig, and mint signed body - all wrapped up in vintage petal pink delicacy! Breathtaking! $7200

6) 26” Luscious Closed Mouth Tete Jumeau - a fully signed ‘Size 12’ with perfect creamy bisque, blue PWs, original body w/ label , cork pate, coil, French wig, and mint antique finery! $2750 5

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10-11) Rare Size ‘4’ Block Letter F.G. - a choice 12” Gaultier jewel with ‘Bee Stung’ closed mouth, dreamy blue PWs, orig. stiff wrist body, very minor invisible ‘paper cut’ under mohair wig - dramatic wine red ensemble w/ plumed chapeau! just...$2500

12) 20” Bahr & Proschild Fashion Lady - early, superior Closed Mouth model, Bru like w/Belton crown, snow pure bisque and ice blue PW eyes, plus early leather lady body, w/ mint bisque arms! $750

9) 1880’s Closed Mouth 14” Child Fashion - gentle blue PWs with early flat brows, delicate French Trade features, bisque arms and good, early gusseted leather body. So elegant! $550

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13-14) Wonderful 12” 1830’s Pedlar in Original Clothes - Historic English icon w/ perfect wax head, leather body, and original basket tray drenched in every manner of miniature wares! Fascinating! $1650

15) 14” Factory Original Limoge Fashion - shapely Mademoiselle Lady with swivel neck, and fancy silk gown, matching chapeau, fancy trims, pretty leather slippers, and French label! $695

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16) 11” Rare Antique Sewing Companion - Wonderful 1870’s China w/ old body and porcelain limbs, Her marvelous dress has pockets containing antique needles ,thimble and thread, plus her ‘Hat Pin’ hat. Historic sewing icon! $795

17) 7” Artist Made Milliner’s Model for 2003 UFDC Regional in orig “Stitch in Time” box. Mint $95- 6” Antique Pair of Milliners Model original painted features and perfect wooden limbs, as found, contained in their old French perfume box. $350

21) 18” Closed Mouth Kestner in Original Clothes - great orig. body, mint bisque arms, blue sl. eyes, orig. wax, silk dress frail, good underwear, shoulder plate invisibly mended, mohair wig. Just... $325

22) 10” Early Closed Mouth Pair - great early straight leg French Fashion Bodies, snowy bisque, one blue, other brown PW eyes, one has a single shoulder plate break, other is perfect.. So French! $995 the pair.

18) Mint 23” Rempel & Breitung Child - dreamy blue sleep eyes w/ orig.wax, early french brows, mint bisque & body, orig shoes, perfect fingers too! Rare maker! $375 19) 32” Heinrich Handwerck Project - 15.5” c. mint head, blue sl eyes, porc. teeth, pc’d ears,great orig. sgnd. body w/ orig. finish & perfect fingers; body needs some easy work. Just..$495 20) 21” Pre-1900 Closed Mouth Kestner - early ‘Letter Series’ beauty w/ turned head, blue sl eyes, plaster pate, excel.body and her mint long luscious blonde ringlet tresses! Romantic! $650 23) 21” Authentic Male China - scarce one with tousled hair & brush marks, molded tufts, waves & sideburns; no damage; cloth body, porc. limbs, handsomely painted w. elongated brows. $450 24) Lady China w. Brushmarks - 24” with long neck & sloping shoulders, watery glaze, great hairdo, mld.exposed ears, ever so minor hairline on shoulder, slender old lady body w.leather boots.$495 25) 31” Lifelike Simon Halbig Child - mint 16”c. head! Big blue sl. eyes, perfect satin bisque, well shaped chunky jointed body w. slip and panties. A big innocent sweetheart $595 26) 12” All Original Print Body China - mint fabric, historic battle scenes,nice large size, orig porc. limbs, in 4-layered ensemble. $295...12” Curly Top w.Wardrobe - mint head, orig body, limb damage, authentic 5-piece wardrobe incl. hooded caplet, all in quaint period shoebox. Attic find! $495 27) Etherial 15” Closed Mouth Kestner - brown sl. eyes, 2-tone lips, dewy sheen, plump tender cheeks, mohair waves, early all leather body, panties,slips & boots, Juliet cap. All excellent! $595

28) Closed Mouth 18” Bahr & Proschild fashionable lady w. PW eyes, closed crown, mint head w.long lush antique auburn tresses, original slender body w.patches, one hand as is, orig pantaloons. Dramatic $475. 16” Pre-1900 Ernst Heubach - dazzling PW eyes, tiny mouth, early French brows, near mint clean body w. perfect fingers. All fine quality $195 29) 24” Striking Kestner ‘166’ - flawless beauty, mint plaster pate, blue sl. eyes w.wax, porc. teeth, unusual honey blonde brows, hip length matching wig,plus good old underwear , jtd. pink kid body can sit, perfect hands $375 8” Scarce Dwarfed Heubach always an adorable miniature that you rarely see offered. $275

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30) Very Early 20” Gaultier Poupée - magnificent ‘Bru era’ Barrios made example! Orig. cork pate and wig, great body, plate has a super professional invisible restoration.This early face is stunning in her gorgeous size! $1650 31) 6” Seated Bisque Alsacian Knitter - beautiful quality French woman, rich artwork so unusual. $195

32) 14” Early Bru Poupée - Sublime pure quality, swivel neck, orig pate & wig; rare fabric Fashion body with lovely perfect bisque arms, only a minor plate touch up, important doll! $1895

33) …see #32 & #37

34) 26” Exceptional SFBJ ‘301’ - ca: 1899. Vivacious jeune fille, top quality, blue sleep eyes with orig lashes, original Jumeau era body with slip & bonnet. Excellent! $695 35) 19” SFBJ ‘238’ Character - beautifully made desirable lad, perfect mate, blue PWs, invisible spider line under antique wig & beret, plus original Jumeau quality body. Exciting young man! $895 36) Rare 30” Simon Halbig ‘979’ - early 1887 model,perfect head, brilliant artwork, square teeth, vibrant blue stat.eyes, antique wig, rptd. chunky orig. stiff wrist body w/ its orig. elegant costume as found. Important rare size doll! Just $1650

37) Mint Barrois Poupée - early tender quality, mohair wig/ cork pate, excel. orig. body and fine underwear including boots and great corset - all ready for her gown! $1550

38-39) 14” Wood Body Fashion w. Bisque Arms exquisite chiseled features, delicate color and blue paperweights, cork pate, great clean posture, flexible arms, (3-mended fingers ?). A dream for the dressmaker! $4500

40) 24” Artist Made Bru - fantastic modeling & quality, PW eyes, shaded lids,gorgeous mint body with such authentic beautiful bisque arms! Yours to dress.Mint! $450 41) 16” Unusual Lady Doll - post WW I rarity, swivel head, perfect bisque, antique eyes, pierced ears, good orig. body, lovely old layered clothes. A unique fashion...$750 42) 19” Elegant English Wax - young lady w/ usual age wear, orig. slender body, one arm as found, sleeve would cover, perfect fingers, toes & wig, an 1870’s beauty . $395 43) “Little Miss Limoges” - 13” adorable dimpled face character with hazel PW’s, closed lips w. tongue, fine artwork, good kid body w/ bisque arms. A Petit Four! $495

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A 12 inch Kewpie and a 10inch wigged Kewpie make a delightful pair!! Want to join in the fun? Sweater Kewpie- $1195 Wigged Kewpie- $1095Want Both? $1995 pair!

Early Block Letter F5G This precious 15” Bebe has the most serene expression with pale perfect bisque, deep amber eyes framed by sweeping lashes, and delicate tinted lips with cheeks of coral hues. Early leather body with bisque hands. Skin wig, original dress and bonnet, matching antique silk shoes. $6900

Precious Tiny FG Block Letter Bebe Adorable 11” Block Letter FG with extremely desirable early face having large expressive espresso colored eyes and excellent modeling. Lovely tinted cheeks and lips, excellent bisque, beautifully formed closed mouth with hint of modeled tongue. This wee doll is on an early straight wrist French 8 ball jointed body that is in excellent condition, having no repairs or defects and in original finish. This little prize will tuck in very nicely with a larger Fashion as a young child counterpart or with other diminutive Bebes. She is also a perfect “dolly” in the lap of a large doll. The choice is yours. She is truly a little cherub deserving of your affection! $6200

27” Simon Halbig 1079 DEP Original hair lashes, French human hair wig, silk two pc. outfit with matching hat. Huge Eyes, Darling Doll! Excellent Condition-$995

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Precious Basket of Etrennes - Filled to the brim with tiny toys and dolls for the special New Years Day gifts that marked the coming year with smiles and cries of glee. Pintuck Comb Wooden, Sweet Coquette, flocked sheep, Snow Baby, Doll House Dolls & Toys, miniature spy glasses, tin pull toy horse, sweet painted wooden doll, and more. $1995

28” Kestner 171 - What a pair! Ready to go on a picnic, our lovely girl is dressed in pinafore & cotton dress topped with a jaunty straw bonnet. This popular mold is in generally wonderful condition; albeit, a former little mommy opted to paint her fingernails. She did a nice job and these can be easily removed. Otherwise, Perfect!! $675

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AUCTION GALLERY

Theriault’s May 14 Auction in Las Vegas

Bisque portrait bebe Jumeau, 25 inches, pressed bisque socket head, original body, $9,000.

French musical automaton of Bebe Triste with toy theatre and pup in basket, 30 inches, formerly in the collection of Christian Bailly, $40,000.

The rare poupee by Leverd & Cie with unique wig system, kid gusset jointed body, kid over wood upper arms and bisque lower arms, realized $35,000. A lovely French E.J.A., size 12, 25 inches, with pressed bisque socket head, circa 1879 (made for only one or two years) and offered in two sizes, 10 and 12, sold for $27,000.

eaturing virtually every known bebe model of Emile Jumeau, along with rare portrait poupées by Pierre Jumeau, Theriault’s May 14 auction in Las Vegas was a dream come true for French doll collectors. Also included in the sale were rare examples of automata, American cloth dolls, Schoenhuts, all bisques, German bisque dolls and more. Here are some of the highlights. Prices do not include the buyer’s premium www.theriaults.com

Perhaps representing a storybook character, this rare male cloth doll by Martha Chase, 14 inches, brought $6,250. 12

Rare black cloth doll by Martha Chase, 12 inches, c. 1890, $5,250.

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In her fine original gown, this 18‑inch paper mache lady, c. 1840, realized $1,800.

Known as the “Ballerina,” this Leopold Lambert automaton, with head by Simon and Halbig, 23 inches, in working order, sold for $10,000.

21‑ inch bisque shoulder head, kid joined body, in original wooden box with four antique costumes, undergarments, apron and boots, $3,000. More Auction Gallery on page 14

By the People, For the People The Final Rose Percy Fundraising Event, in The Land of Lincoln

Please join Miss Rose Percy when she travels to historic Springfield, Illinois Saturday, September 9, 2017

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The Grovian Doll Museum will host this final gala fund-raising event, featuring Miss Rose Percy, in the hometown of her beloved Abraham Lincoln. A limited number of registered guests will be treated to a full day of festivities that include a luncheon fit for a President, a fabulous program, deluxe helper items, live and silent auction offerings, plus premier shopping opportunities. Attendees will each receive the beautifully illustrated, revised-edition book about Rose Percy, her possessions, and her accomplishments. Please help Rose one last time to raise much-needed funds for our Veterans and Active Duty Military.

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eatured on the cover of their May 28 catalog, Galerie de Chartres sold this size 1 Bru (29 cm) dressed in an original costume for € 16,000. The rare bebe francais by Falck et Roussel with pressed bisque head marked F.R. 8, 48 cm, sold for € 10,500. www.ivoire‑chartres.com

Bébé JUMEAU Triste (Long face) size 13, 72 cm, pressed bisque head, original marked body, realized € 15,274 at the Hôtel des Ventes de Monte‑Carlo doll auction on April 30. The Jumeau EJA, 68 cm, sold for € 23,496. www.hvmc.com

n outstanding French pull toy with the lady rider having a pressed bisque character face by Bru, leading four dappled horses, measuring 20” long, sold for € 6,000 at François Theimer’s recent auction. This lovely fashion doll made by Terrene, with pressed bisque head, original leather body, lower bisque forearms, 18” tall, brought € 6,500. Prices do not include the buyer’s premium. www.theimer.fr.

he May 20th and 21st Ron Rhoads auction was an important event for dolls’ house and miniature collectors and dealers. It featured consignments from long time collectors including this small English dollhouse, referred to in the catalog as a box back, which brought $16,000, the top selling lot in the auction. Among the dolls’ house dolls this 7” joined peg wooden doll brought $3,250. Prices do not include the buyer’s premium. www.ronrhoads‑auction.com

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large Grodner Tal painted wooden doll with baby, dating to the 1820’s brought € 5,000 and a rare mid 18th century pair of English beeswax lady and gentlemen dolls sold for € 3,300 at C & T Auctions in the UK. (Excluding buyer’s premium). candtauctions.co.uk

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Theriault’s to Auction the Legendary Doll Collection of Ursula Brecht, July 26 in Washington D.C. n 1983, the legendary German collector, Ursula Brecht, wrote this in her book, Precious Dolls, published that year in English: “During my childhood, before World War II, I was allowed to rummage through the attic in our house. I was fascinated by all the old boxes and trunks. They held so many mysteries that going through them was always an adventure. One day, I found a trunk filled with silk-and-lace dresses from my grandmother’s childhood. As I took out the dresses I found an old, jointed doll lying among them. She had a delicate, finely molded porcelain head, expressive glass eyes and a disheveled, curly wig.

For the astute German collector, it was always the face of the doll that compelled her. Gentle visages of early Bru bebes were especially sought. 18

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The Ursula Brecht collection is enhanced by very fine miniature doll ephemera such as Maerklin carriages, toy animals, and rare accessories such as bonehandled parasols that are carried by many of the poupees.

The brilliant blue paperweight eyes of the classic Bru Jne bebe sparkle against her blue silk costume, while her accessories include early beaded miniature purse and wooden toy jumping jack.

The extraordinary character faces created by Jumeau enhanced the amusing actions of the Lambert automaton, as seen in this crying child whose Polichinelle toy needs help!

One of the very beautiful Steiner bebes that is presented from the Ursula Brecht collection.

Her trousseau was in a small wicker hamper. It was filled with beautiful, hand-sewn dresses, lace shirts, frilly stockings and ankle-length boots. They were items that a mother would have used 50 years earlier to dress up her daughter. The doll was a dream from a bygone era, and she filled me with wonder. She became the center of my fantasies. I spent hours inventing stories about her. Sadly, these games ended with the war. Our house was destroyed during a bombing raid. Along with everything else. I lost the doll. But I never lost hope of finding another like her...â&#x20AC;? The book had originally been published three years earlier in a German edition, Kostbare Puppen, and its stunning photographs of antique dolls took the doll world by storm. Few full color books that showcased these splendid beauties were available at the time, and it would be fair to state that the Ursula Brecht book was the inspiration for many a new and budding collector. Ursula Brecht continued her story: When the war was over, my family and I had a difficult time. Years passed, and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an opportunity to look for a doll. Then, shortly after my wedding day, my husband and I visited a flea market in Paris. As I looked through a pile of antiques, I saw her. She had threadbare, dusty clothes, a moth-eaten wig and a lovely porcelain face.

A fabulous array of fashion dolls from the Brecht collection will delight every collector.

The poupees in the Brecht Collection are garbed in fine antique costumes and coiffes, and enhanced with accessories such as the fine miniature purse. She stands alongside a rare mignonette, one of many that are featured. Antique DOLL Collector

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The Christmas scene features a beautiful painted eye poupee by Huret alongside Bru’s Brevete with most gentle expression and delicate bisque hands.

Immediately the old fascination returned. I wanted more than anything to buy that doll and take her home. But I could not. There were other more important things to buy. In the ensuing years, I was busy caring for our children and the house. I had no chance to resume my search for a doll. But the desire to find one remained strong.” Then some years later, about 1965, her family now raised, and with more possibility to pursue her own interests, Ursula Brecht was strolling though a street in Cologne and spotted a shop window which displayed more than 20 dolls. Every collector reading this knows how the story continues. Beginning with one doll, returning to the shop for another,

Ursula Brecht favored the gentle expression of the earliest bebes of Emile Jumeau, often displaying them with their own small doll in contrasting style and size. 20

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French bebes by Jumeau and Schmitt pose in a holiday setting amidst their little miniature gifts.

and then another, and so the story goes. She began to travel far afield, to other cities in Europe and to the then famous flea markets of London and Paris, and her collection grew into one of the most landmark of all Europe. Her favorites, she says and her collection confirms, were the French dolls with their “serious contemplative expressions and a noble quality”. During the preparation of of her book, Precious Dolls (Kostbare Puppen), Ursula Brecht became fascinated with designing vignette scenes which were photographed for the book, and then, over the ensuring years, presented in stunning large-scale calendars which collectors still cherish.

Splendid large eyes known as “wraparound” dramatize the gentle expression and pale bisque of the very early Jumeau bebes.

What could be more entrancing than with endearing expression of early Steiner bebes - unless it is one of these bebes wearing her original costume?

Tiny French bebes have been special favorites of Ursula Brecht, displaying superbly as “children” of their elegant poupee mothers.

In choosing her French poupees, Ursula Brecht sought examples with rare body styles, particularly articulated wooden bodies, as well as having gorgeous faces and costumes. The lovely example, here is shown with examples of the numerous rare all-bisque dolls from the era.

It is the Brecht photographs that are shown with this article. After the publication of her book, Ursula Brecht continued to search for exceptional dolls, and during the next quarter century carefully gathered some of the world’s finest doll treasures, with particular emphasis on her favorite French dolls. Her collection encompasses virtually every significant doll maker from the golden years of the Parisian doll scene, with examples of both Huret bebes and poupees, superb

examples by Leon Casimir Bru, Schmitt et Fils, Mothereau, and early Jumeau. Poupees parade the scene with very fine original costumes, and rare body models. And everywhere are divine furnishings, accessories, and those rare little “special touches” that have become nearly impossible for today’s collectors to find. Ursula Brecht’s other great fascination has been roses, and her homes and gardens are filled with these exquisite

Poppy-red antique dress and bonnet highlights the pale bisque of the early Schmitt bebe, one of several in the collection.

No fashionable lady of Paris would stroll along the Champs-Elysses unless in a stunning costume such as this. Having bisque arms, and wonderful accessories and jewelry enhances this example.

The gentle-faced poupee of Adelaide Huret, with classic dreamily-painted eyes, is wearing a fine early costume with accessories, one of dozens of fine poupees in the Brecht collection. Antique DOLL Collector

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There are several examples of this beloved portrait Bru poupee, with variations of original body, and each wearing an exquisite original costume, with accessories.

flowers, many featured in the beautiful doll photographs in her 1983 book, Precious Dolls. In that same year, 1983, across the ocean, unknown one to the other, Theriaultâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presented an auction of antique dolls titled Bread and Roses. Pure happenstance? Perhaps, perhaps not. It, nevertheless, seems fitting that this title be restored, a third of a century later. The Ursula Brecht collection of more than 300 important dolls and ephemera will be presented at a Marquis auction,

Plump-faced poupees from the early 1860s, including examples by Huret and Rohmer, abound in the Brecht collection. 22

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Automaton in the Brecht collection range from this Vichy lady with stroller, to grand paper mache examples including the rare exotic black harpist by Vichy in grand size.

Bread and Roses, conducted by Theriaultâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. The auction also includes rare Lenci dolls from the personal collection of Lenci doll author, Nancy Lazenby, important dollhouse rooms and furnishings, and more. For full details about the auction see the inside front cover of this magazine, call 410-224-3655 or visit www.theriaults.com. Full color catalogs of the collection are available for $75.

Early model bebes by Gaultier, in original dress, also include the rare kid-bodied model in very petite size.

Another view of the dreamy-eyed French poupee with gown having lace-edged draping, and with wonderful jewelry and accessories.

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11” K * R 115A 7 on toddler body, blue sl eyes, wonderful expression $1795.00

14” All original C.B. – Carl Bergner 3 Face Doll, brown glass eyes, small hairline $895.00

12.5” Kewpie w/ chest label, all bisque, O’Neill on feet $795.00

14” Carved Hair Schoenhut w/ pink bow, blue intaglio eyes, repainted, hands as is $650.00 7.5” All original Oriental S PB H 4900, black mohair wig $225.00

36” S & H 979 17 ½ w/ high forehead, brown sl eyes, pierced ears, early stiff wrist body (repainted), HH wig, antique clothing $3295.00

7 ¾” #156 S & H All Bisque w/ blue sleep eyes, HH wig, character face $655.00

20” Magit? All original Italian felt doll, beautiful face, dress faded $195.00 12” Simon & Halbig 1428 4 baby, blue sleep eyes, great molding & coloring, 1 ﬁnger as is $895.00

33” Bergman Simon & Halbig 14 ½, blue sleep eyes, pierced ears, beautiful body, HH wig $950.00

18” All Original #224 Bahr & Proschild – Dimples, stiff wrist body, brown sl eyes, hairline, silk & velvet original dress & bonnet $645.00

9.5” Dewees Cochran Baby, 1953, marked D.C. 53 PDI #1, all original, blonde HH wig, blue painted eyes $1250.00

17” Gebruder Heubach #7347 Pouty, blue sleep eyes, several hairlines, eye chip rt lower lid $1250.00

14” Johanna Art Cloth doll by Barbara Buysse, hand painted face & hair, adorable crying girl $595.00 12.5” MB 32 Japan, brown sl eyes, original mohair wig $125.00

17” Jerri Lee w/ sparkle in eyes in tagged clothes, caracal wig $295.00 17” Patti Jo in tagged dress, mannequin wig, beautifully painted $595.00 10” Blonde Tiny Terri Lee all original in tagged outﬁt $149.95 10” Auburn Tiny Terri Lee all original in tagged dress $169.95

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18” Princess Elizabeth marked Unis France 306 149, Jumeau Paris, Princess, blue ﬂirty eyes, orig. HH wig, repainted body, hairline, great character $995.00

23” O/M Depose Tete Jumeau, blue sl eyes, 5 piece body, hairline on forehead $1525.00

16.5” K * R 121 36 on toddler body, blue sl eyes, HH wig $775.00 18.5” K * R 122 on toddler body, blue sl eyes, mohair wig $795.00

8” #560 AM smiling girl w/ blue intaglio eyes, 5 piece body $325.00 10.5” AM 971 A 6/0 M, all original in ethnic costume & mohair wig, blue glass eyes, bj body $225.00

15” Ronnaug Pettersen all original pair in Norwegian costumes w/ great detailing, girls wig replaced $550.00 15” Ronnaug girl all original w/ beaded front & hat, blouse as is few spots $285.00

9” Lenci Mascottes – fully tagged Lady w/ ﬂower pot hat, tagged Val Gardena, beautifully detailed $295.00 Lady in red bonnet, mint in box, fully tagged – Cervinia Piemonte, silk apron as is in spots $345.00 Lady in green felt holding pumpkin, tagged Abruszo $295.00

English Poured Wax Baby Dolls

by Claire K Davies

t is generally agreed that poured wax baby dolls appear in the antique doll timeline later than those representing adults and older children. The first wax baby dolls produced in any volume were, in fact, not intended for play, and origins may largely be traced back to European religious models of baby Jesus made by catholic nuns of the Carmelite and Ursuline orders. By the late nineteenth century the European wax baby Jesus was revered not just in cathedrals, churches and public festivals, but also within the homes of wealthier citizens where little shrines of personal devotion were formed for prayer at home, or popularly presented beneath glass domes as gifts for baptisms and first communions. These babies - especially those from France - are sometimes confused with English poured wax play-dolls, but in fact have a distinct identity of their own and very characteristic body construction which is key to their identification. Some were cast entirely of solid wax with glass eyes making them very heavy, almost always recumbent, with legs bent and finely modelled feet, often with one big toe upturned, one ankle partially crossed above the other and arms outstretched to embrace. Sometimes two fingers are raised in blessing. This type is sadly prone to having the arms broken, as there is no flexibility in construction. Others have a cloth torso stuffed with straw or wood shavings, often crudely hand-stitched or else pinned with steel pins, with poured wax lower limbs. The limbs and shoulderhead rarely, if ever, have sew holes French Jesus baby ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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and stringing, but are glued on or secured by means of cloth tabs to the body. Hair is rarely inserted, but is more often either individual mohair or other natural fibre curls affixed directly to the wax scalp, or human hair inserted into a central hole bored into the crown and spread out to cover the head. There is also a range of upright poured wax baby Jesus dolls, inspired by the sixteenth century wax-coated wooden Infant of Prague, a standing baby Jesus character based at the Carmelite Church of our Lady Victorious in Prague which attracts many thousands of pilgrims annually who come to pay homage to the holy infant. Beyond the religious and moving into the secular world, spectacular fullscale wax human models taken from life were made; intriguingly realistic wax anatomical models were cast for purposes of medical instruction and research, and as funeral effigies, and costly likenesses of both the living and the dead were cast as three dimensional portraits. Madame

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French sleeping baby - right hand detail

Montanari baby - Prince Albert Edward

Tussaud paved the way in Europe in the late 1700’s for nobility and the fashionable, wealthy elite to commission their own handsome wax models with inserted human hair and glass eyes. She travelled to Britain with her touring exhibition of skillfully sculpted waxworks in 1802. Fueled by the general public’s deep fascination with the realism of sculptures in wax, by 1835 she had established a permanent exhibition of wax ﬁgures in London which eventually became the Madame Tussaud’s known globally today, with waxwork attractions in over twenty locations worldwide. The rare sleeping baby presented here is an extraordinarily moving example of a life-size poured wax infant made in France in the mid-eighteen hundreds. It’s peaceful face is relaxed beneath the gossamer veil of heavenly, eternal sleep, in a face of such powerful realism that it transcends doll and affects the consciousness on a more profound and instinctive level, posing questions about maternal and paternal love, and the transience of life and death. Finely modelled eyelids, parted lips, detailed ears and realistic individually posed ﬁngers gently mimic those of a real child.

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So, it is evident that the wax baby as a simple plaything was a concept somewhat new to large-scale English toy production in the mid-nineteenth century. It came at a time when dolls were very much influenced by Queen Victoria and becoming more so as the press began eagerly following her nine picturesque Royal children - five girls and four boys. Popular magazines and news publications followed them avidly from their birth into their childhood years when they became old enough to play with toys. As a girl, Queen Victoria herself had expressed a long-standing interest in dolls and their costuming until her own dolls were put away at the age of 14. Now, as a mother, she could legitimately immerse herself in the world of dolls once more, buy dolls for the Royal nursery, and even write reviews about wax dolls she had seen at exhibition. The title ‘The Inventor of the Royal Wax Model Baby’, was coined by several of the poured wax doll makers, but the earliest to produce them in quantity appear to be the Montanari and Pierotti families. There is evidence that the English poured wax doll makers still dabbled on the fringes of the European creche baby. Lucy Peck made a very rare recumbent model apparently heavily influenced by the ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Pierotti baby in original early hand-embroidered gown All-original Hamleys Pierotti baby

wax depictions of baby Jesus. Similarly, the Pierottis’ who embraced their Italian Catholic heritage, and John Edwards, noted as being a pious and devout man, both made infants influenced by their religious sentiments. But the primary driving force of initial market demand for poured wax babies in England was evidently baby dolls representing the Royal babies with their beautifully modelled limbs, finely inserted blonde hair and blue glass eyes. The early all-original Montanari Royal baby illustrated here depicts Prince Albert Edward, future King Edward VII, wearing the blue riband of the Order of the Garter, having been made Prince of Wales at the age of just four weeks old. The sole of his leather slippers is marked in ink with a scrolled E and his hand-stitched and embroidered clothing is of the highest standard befitting a tribute to the Royal child. Mr. Montanari even staged a solo exhibition in Leicester Square at which the star feature was Her Majesty Queen Victoria and the prince consort ‘surrounded by their illustrious young family’, all depicted in wax and no doubt dressed by his wife and award-winning wax doll maker Madame Augusta Montanari. This topical fascination naturally lead to a far more broad appeal for baby dolls for little girls to

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nurse and practice their parenting skills for the future. They began to be regarded as having moral and educational value, with children learning to care for their ‘infants’, to dress their diminutive offspring and stitch their clothing and bed linen themselves. Thus the appeal of the classic English poured wax baby became deeply established amongst those who could afford both a good education and the most expensive dolls, and it lasted for over fifty years, well into the Edwardian period. Over the next few decades, the family firm of Pierotti produced their highly desirable poured wax babies in relative quantity for a hand-made doll, with different but very distinctive moulds, with the same narrow waisted cloth bodies used for dolls representing adult ladies, with generic poured wax limbs and shoulderheads mostly secured with stringing through sew holes made in the wax. Although the most commercially popular was the fair blonde, blue-eyed baby after Queen Victoria’s children, they came with different coloured inserted human or mohair wigs - brunette, the famous Pierotti titian red-gold, auburn and dark blonde. There were different glass eye colours of a multitude of blues, and much more rarely deep brown, hazel green, dark amber and russet. Pierotti developed their signature narrow, crescent shaped eye-cuts - a shape exclusive to their manufactory. The majority of poured wax babies had fixed eyes, but a scarce few remain to demonstrate sleeping eyes - either the weighted rocking eye mechanism as seen in bisque headed dolls, or the older lever-eye mechanism of the earlier dolls which was revived and adopted by Lucy Peck. Here you can see how the wire lever, which is connected to the eyes within the head, protrudes from the lower torso and can be pushed up or pulled down to open or close the eyes. Mouths were closed, pouting, and cupid-like, sometimes moulded with a little tongue peeping out, as illustrated by signed Pierotti baby Susanna photographed here. Open mouths with teeth were very rarely produced, and are largely reserved for wax over composition dolls. It was even possible for a customer to have a bespoke poured wax doll made in a particular likeness and using their own eye colour and hair to create a one-of-a-kind portrait doll. Having stocked them for decades, by the turn of the century luxury London toy store Hamleys even claimed the Pierotti wax baby as its own, with advertisements featuring ‘Hamleys celebrated baby dolls with long robes, cloaks and hoods’ depicting wax dolls in long christening gowns and bonnets. The most expensive of all the dolls, in ‘pretty embroidered cloaks and hoods’, these poured babies cost 30, 50 or 63 shillings all the way up to six pounds 6 shillings at that time. Interestingly, the Hamleys wooden doll crate was an optional extra as advertised in 1901, so this explains partly why so few remain in existence - they did not come freely with the sale of a doll and had to be purchased separately, primarily for the purpose of postage by mail order. In addition, the boxes were very heavy, and once they had served their purpose

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of transporting a doll home safely, were probably set aside. The other optional extras offered by the store were trousseaus and layettes packed in folding baskets or trunks. The deluxe all-original Pierotti baby shown here enjoys both its original wooden crate and a full complement of original clothes comprising a swansdown trimmed satin bonnet, two piece matching set of bib and bonnet in spotted Swiss muslin, a gown, and knitted woollen booties. The Hamleys babies from this time were now largely made by Charles Ernest Pierotti, as one of the last remaining wax doll modellers, and feature both the rose pink tint and the delicate ﬂesh tint wax, wool or silk capes sometimes with an embroidered fabric Hamleys label stitched inside. Hamleys wooden crate

Original hand-stitched underclothes and booties of boxed Hamleys baby

From the late Victorian period onwards, the English poured wax baby heroically fought a brave ﬁght in competition with the mass production of more affordable German and French bisque baby dolls by popular makers such as Armand Marseille, Heubach, Kestner and SFBJ, but by the 1930’s, the poured wax baby had all but become extinct. The 1940’s heralded a new era of baby dolls of hard plastic and, later, vinyl. What remains today is the legacy of just a very few remarkable decades of poured wax doll production, but which is viewed by many as one of the richest jewels in the crown of British doll-making history.

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1. Seldom found early E J Jumeau - seven over EJ, 19”, c. 1880. Stunning doll, perfect bisque and body finish, original spring in head, exceptional outfit, $9,950 2. Outstanding AT Kestner - this one has “the look”, original body and perfect head, hard to find doll, 19”, $10,950 3. Wonderful and large black all bisque, perfect original condition. Swivel neck, glass eyes, orig. wig, great expression, marked #23, a prize for any collection, 10” $2,750 4. Martha Chase Black Mammy doll, c. 1895, exc. orig. condition, a rare doll in this impressive 26” size, $8,950 5. K * R 116 toddler, blue eyes, perfect cond., adorable little boy in this hard to find model, great outfit, 22”, $2,450 6. Cute as can be! 10” blank button Teddy Bear by Steiff with shoe button eyes, pads and mohair exc., $1,950 7. Deeply carved early wooden head gentleman in original tux outfit, c. 1880, wood lower arms, hands and feet, exc. cond., 18” $1,950 8. Exquisite wooden body French fashion lady, 15”, marked H&S, luxury doll, 1875, $6,900 9. A dream of a doll by Bru - the Brevete model, 18”, perfect head, shoulder plate and hands (one finger tip off left hand), great outfit and original Bru shoes, 18”, $16,950 10. Outstanding WWI French solder with elaborate military outfit with all the accessories, red terra cotta, 13”, put out by Musee de la Guerre in 1935 on the 20th anniversary of WWI, $1,950

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11. Large and unusual early creche figure of a prince in elaborate costume and crown, original and exc. cond., beautifully preserved, 15”, $750 12. Rare Find! Swiss carved lady doll with detailed orig. outfit, carving and paint exc., carved braids circle the head, exposed ears, c. 1890, 14” $2,495 13. Long Face Triste Bebe, c. 1880, designed by Carrier Belleuse, size 11, 24”, perfect bisque and body, Jumeau shoes signed 11, especially nice, gorgeous doll! $17,950 14. Original attic find - this portrait Jumeau fashion lady is all orig. (dress, hat, wig, shoes, socks and undergarments!) Just the way you want to find them. A stunning example, 19”, $6,750 15. Wonderful addition to any collection, this bride and groom from the Door of Hope Mission in Shanghai, China are in beautiful condition, the bride with a carved bun, all orig., 12” $2100

16. Door of Hope man doll in rare costume, carved wood and cloth, 12”, $950 17. Heubach Dandy #7911 in orig. fancy white linen outfit with striped shirt, perfect bisque, 19”, great modeling, open closed mouth with tongue, $1,950 18. Large and handsome #7602 by Heubach, superb bisque and modeling, great costume, c. 1912, 24”, $2,250. 19. Gretchen by K*R, blue painted eyes, beautiful bisque, great presence, small wig pull, 19”. $3,250 20. How sweet! This rare 10” EJ Jumeau charmer is in exc. cond., orig. body, beautiful brown eyes. gorgeous costume, size 2, $7,450. 21. Outstandingly orig. “Mascotte” by May Freres in rare 11” size, wonderful doll, mint, beautiful blue eyes, $5,950 22. Sonneberg child doll - this little 10” beauty has exceptional bisque, piercing blue eyes, feathered brows and French cut bisque head. A little jewel for any collection, $2,450

23. Haven’t seen this one before! Rare WWI Heubach German snow solder smoking cigarette, all bisque, perfect, 7”, $1,150 24. Large, perfect and beautiful, a 16” bathing boy has white china body with pink luster head, blue eyes and blond hair, outstanding features, maker’s mark on bottom of left foot. Quality piece, $850 25. Pretty little girl in elaborate pink outfit by Lenci, “Lucia” face, c. 1920, silver tag, nice condition with a little dust, $850 26. Are you smiling? Who could resist this all original AM Googly 323? Outstanding doll, beautifully preserved, perfect sleep eyes, 9.5”, $1,295 27. Beautiful Kathe Kruse Type I, 16” superb sculpting, marked, a wonderful example of this sought after doll, great outfit, $2,950 28. Kathe Kruse Type X, c. 1930, nicely dressed, a hard to find model in exc. cond., 14”, $1,595 29. Wonderful boy doll by Martha Chase, 16”, great size and condition, marked, blue eyes, $875 30. Adorable little girl by Martha Chase, rare small size at 13”, body marked including orig. “paper work” brown eyes, blond hair, exc. cond., $895 31. Martha Chase child doll, blond hair with rare side part, blue eyes, exc. cond., 16”, $1,250

Oh What A Tangled “Webb” We Weave by Carol Cameron

than the head. When I obtained her I was told she dated from 1920. I have no other doll like this one. I think she is most unusual and I am sure she would be appreciated by someone who likes dolls that are a little different.” If the pictures of the doll were not enough, anyone who has seen my collection will know that that last bit of the description clinched it for me! I duly bid, and was lucky enough to acquire her. It was love at first sight. The photos shows her with no clothes. She came in a knitted outfit that was not original so I have preferred to display her showing off her wonderful body until I find out what she should be wearing (but more of that later). I looked through all my doll books but could not find any reference/picture to this sort of doll. And then, three years later, as often happens, the breakthrough came… Prior to coming to UFDC in July 2009, I was looking though the Theriault’s catalogue for their pre convention auction when my heart skipped a beat. There, looking at me, was the big sister of my leather doll! And, what’s more, it had a maker’s mark and patent number on it and, what’s even more wonderful,

ne of the many wonderful things about dolls is that, no matter how long you have been collecting, you suddenly see a doll you have never seen before and before you know it, you are off down another “line of enquiry” (yet another group of dolls added to your collection!) Such a thing happened to me back in the middle of 2006. I was browsing eBay (as one does) and suddenly I saw this really beautiful and very unusual all leather doll. The description read: “This is another of my old dolls which I have just discovered in my chest of bisque dolls. I have had her for 35 years and can honestly say I have never seen another one like her. She is in completely original condition. She is 17 inches tall and is all made of kid leather which is faded pink. Her beautiful head, which can swivel, is all hand painted with closed mouth, blue eyes with defined eyebrows and most unusually, inserted eye lashes. She retains all her original hair which is inserted into the kid of her head. The doll has a well shaped body with separate fingers and shaped feet with toes. An added bonus is that she is shaped so that she can sit, the body being softer The 17-inch leather doll that started my quest. 32

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Purchased at Theriault’s, this 22-inch doll had the maker’s mark and patent date. The tag attached to the doll gave the doll’s name and the address for Dora Webb. Further research proved she was the daughter of the maker.

a luggage label with the owner’s name and address. Florence, as ever, had done her homework and the result was reflected in the description: “Rare English Cloth Doll by Florence Webb with Original Patent Date and Maker Label: 22 inches (56 cm.) All-cloth doll with head, hands and feet made of leatherette, pressed and oil-painted facial features, defined eye sockets with outlined blue eyes, painted lashes and real lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full outlined lips, blushed cheeks, defined ears, brunette human hair in bobbed fashion, stitch-jointed limbs, individual fingers, toes and thumbs with wire framework for flexibility, wearing green linen romper dress with smocking, hair ribbon, bloomers, and carrying shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Webbs Patent No 104075 1916. (paper label on neck). Comments: Florence Webb of England registered her patent design in 1916 for a doll head, hands and feet made of “mock kid leather”, with head molded over a buckram form and stuffed with cotton wool. Value Points: very rare doll with most appealing expression and artistic details; the doll has a pencil written note “my name is Ginger, born in 1918,” and on the backside is lettered “Miss Dora Webb R.M.S., 106 Burton Rd, Melton Mowbray”.” I spoke to Florence about the doll and she said she found the reference in Pollock’s Dictionary of English Dolls (ed. by Mary Hillier, Crown Publishers, New York, 1983, first published in the UK in 1982 by Robert Hale Ltd). The reference was very simple – “Webb, Florence, 1916. Obtained patent no. 104075 for a doll head, Antique DOLL Collector

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hands and feet made of mock kid leather. The head was moulded over a buckram form and stuffed with cotton wool. The fingers, thumbs and toes were made flexible by means of a wire framework.” I did a search on the European Patent Office (EPO) website and found the original patent application. This is the only patent application I can find for Florence Webb so maybe this was the only doll she ever made – who knows? But what about the luggage label – who was Miss Dora Webb R.M.S.? Given Florence and Dora shared the same surname, the address on the luggage label (almost) matched the address listed in the patent and the date for the patent was just a couple of years earlier than the date on the label, common sense would suggest there was some relationship between the two people. At that point I stopped and put further research on hold – in the pile of things labeled “after I retire”. But in the meantime, I found another three examples of Florence’s work. Well, I retired end of last year so when Donna asked me to do an article, I chose to pick up where I left off and complete the mission. Firstly Dora – I googled her and retrieved the following information: “Dora Webb – 1888 – miniature painter and sculptor, born in Stamford, Lincolnshire. She studied art privately with Alyn Williams in 1902, two years later at the Grosvenor School of Art with Walter Donne. Exhibited RMS of which she was a member, RA, Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, at Paris Salon and in the provinces. Her full name was Mahala Theodora Webb and she was the older sister of Cecilia Webb, the sculptor, with whom she lived in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.” I found a number of examples of Dora’s miniature watercolours – two caught my eye – perhaps because they reminded me of the dolls? I also looked up Cecilia Webb, to see if that provided me with any more information on Florence. I found the following: “Cecilia Webb, 1888-1957, also known as Millie Webb, sculptor, born at Stamford Lincolnshire, daughter of the architect Morpeth

The original patent

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Webb. She exhibited RA, RSA, RMS and Paris salon. Lived at Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.” I also found that Cecilia had been a nurse during the First World War at Wicklow Lodge Military Hospital in Melton Mowbray. She had created a book of poems by the patients, along with their autographs. This was used years later to create a book that focuses on the wartime experiences of eight of the men who signed the book, recounting their battlefield traumas at notorious sites such as the Somme. This is one of the many things I love about dolls – it takes you down all sorts of historical paths. So I’d made a start on the family connections – Dora and Millie, both daughters of Morpeth – but still no link to Florence. So I called the Local Melton Mowbray Museum. I explained what I was doing and why and was very relieved with their response (I don’t know about you, but more often than not, when I mention research on dolls to people, they either glaze over or look with sympathy at this deranged person in front of them – me!). Tracey, who answered the phone, already knew about Cecilia and Dora. She told me they had a brother – and wait for it – they had one of the Webb dolls on display in the museum! So I gave Tracey my shopping list including family history and photo of the doll and waited. I did not have to wait long. True to their word, the museum came back with the following family history: “Dora and Cecilia were the daughters of Morpeth Webb (1863-1930), an Architect and Surveyor and his wife Florence Sophia Webb (nee Cousins) (1866-1949). The family moved to Melton in approximately 1892 and took up residence at 106 Burton Road. They married in 1886 and had three children: Mahala Theodora Webb (6.5.1886-1973) born in Stamford (known as Dora) Millicent Cecilia Webb (1889-1957) born in Stamford (known as Millie) John Adams Webb (1893-1957) born in Melton

17-inch example with no hair.

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A young boy, seated, wearing a white smock before a coast, signed/dated ‘Dora Webb RMS 1930’. Watercolour on card 7 x 5.5cm. In a glazed gilt metal mount.

Watercolour on ivory of a seated girl in a wood paneled room, signed lower right Dora Webb RMS, 1927. In a gilt bronze frame. Height of ivory 11 cm. (4 1/4 in.)

Dora Webb started painting at 14 and was the only pupil of Alyn Williams P.R.M.S. RBM, celebrated Victorian miniaturist and founding member and president of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Engravers. She exhibited at Royal Academy, Royal Scottish Academy, Paris Salon, and Toronto. Dora was given a commission of 10 miniatures for the King’s Library of the Queen Mary’s Doll’s House by Princess Marie Louise. A pen and ink drawing of the late King George V was accepted by the then Duchess of York for her daughter princess Elizabeth in 1936. She was elected a full member of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Engravers in 1928 and her sister Cecilia was an associate for many years before being elected a full member in the late 1960s, for her work with miniature sculptures.

Dora also started and ran Melton’s first guide company, and the girls would often meet in the garden or sitting room of 106 Burton Road. I have attached copies of a newspaper article that includes photos of both sisters, it is the best picture we have (see below), sorry. Also attached are pictures of the Dora Webb doll we have on display here at the museum.” So – bingo – Florence was the mother of Dora and it was Florence, at age 52, who made the patent marked doll for her daughter Dora when she was 32 years of age – even in those days grown women were into dolls! But what about the last sentence – “the Dora Webb doll”? I called the museum to thank them for their info and ask about this. Amy, who works with Tracey, told me that the doll had always been called “Dora” so they had assumed

The Melton Mowbray Museum sent an old newspaper clipping with photos of the two sisters discussing a showing of their paintings and sculpture in London.

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www.dollspart.com 1-800-336-3655 the doll was made by Dora. When I told them about the patent applied for by Florence, they were delighted with this new information. I’ve promised to send them a copy of the article so they can display it along with the doll. Unfortunately, they had no further info on Florence – she was only known to them as the mother of the famous Dora and Millie. But, because of her patent, we doll lovers know Florence as the maker of these wonderful leather dolls. A few P.S.’s if I may – first the clothes – as you can see from the photos, the original clothing is a short plain dress with lovely smocking. So I am now on the hunt for two of these to dress my unclothed dolls. Secondly, the red hair. Unfortunately, the museum only had black and white photos of Dora and Millie so there is no evidence of where the red hair came from – but I would like to imagine both Dora and Millie with lovely red flowing locks that were used to make the wigs for their mum’s dolls! Thirdly, I checked and the Melton Mowbray house is still there – it is described as a semi-detached with 3 reception rooms, 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, so ideal for the large, creative Webb family! Lastly, I would love to hear from anyone who has any of these dolls as I would like to build up a photo library – you can contact me at waxlady83@aol.com. So there we are – another “tangled webb” doll mystery solved – hope you enjoyed the journey!

The example in the Melton Mowbray Museum, named “Dora.

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Yvonne Spaggiari’s Art Cloth Dolls by Dominique Pennegues

Group of Spaggiari dolls with her very ﬁrst creation in the middle front, made in 1918 for her 3-year-old daughter Cecile. Courtesy Patty Garbarino

vonne Spaggiari is one of those French cloth doll makers, who, like Stefania Lazarska, has her beautiful artistic creations well known and prized in the States but, unfairly, under another person’s name. In the U.S., Stefania Lazarska’s artist dolls are mainly known as “Mme Paderewski’s dolls,” while those created by Yvonne Wendremaire Spaggiari are known and collected as “Original Ravca dolls.” It is time to illuminate the creations of this great artist and give her the renown she deserves which unfortunately Bernard Ravca took beneﬁt of (the Antique DOLL Collector April article on Ravca’s art shows how this artist took advantage of other American artists creations such as Margaret Zimmerman’s and even his own wife, Frances Dieck.) Yvonne Wendremaire Spaggiari was a French artist, born in Bezons (northwestern suburbs of Paris) in 1895, into a family where for several generations, the men worked as printers on fabric and the women as seamstresses. This could explain Yvonne’s choice to use cloth as the medium to create her dolls as early as 1918. 40

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Old French peasant couple. Circa 1927+. Trevor Henley photographer. Early creation by Yvonne Spaggiari representing a French peasant. Note the large nose and round face typical of her early creations from the 20’s. Like most of the small size dolls, it has no ﬁngers, just plain hands. The clogs are made of wood while Ravca’s are made of a kind of ﬁne white “plasticine,” wrongly said to be made of “bread crumbs” and painted like wood. Circa 1927. Photographer Trevor Henley.

Her childhood seems to have been one of poor circumstances although her father’s side of the family was well established. Her father and her uncle were twins, born in 1865. At that time, there was very little chance for twins to survive and her father, Theophile Armand Wendermaire, could well have suffered brain damage, as he seems to be the only one in his family to not have access to a stable profession, and was even confused about his own age, even as an adult. Theophile’s “extrait d’acte de naissance” (French record of birth and marriage) does not mention any

Yvonne Spaggiari 1927 patented trademark “Les Originaux de Vovonne”.

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Portrait of a Spaggiari doll from the Italian period. Hand painted stockinette cloth doll. Notice the beautiful sculpted face, great details in the painting of the eyes and the skin. 45 cm. circa 1935+. Courtesy Renée Lange. U.S.A.

Old French peasant couple, early period. This early Spaggiari couple was wrongly used by Bernard Ravca as his own creation: note the silver paper label attached to the woman’s milk pot marked “Original Ravca Paris”. Circa 1927. 42

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Interesting doll representing an old man probably from the basque part of France (black beret) sitting on a wooden chair. Note that he has blond mohair hair while most of basque people have dark brown hair. French Basques live in the western Pyrenees that spans the border between France and Spain on the Atlantic coast. Circa 1927+. Trevor Henley Photographer.

marriage to Yvonne’s mother, Delphine Lucie Huan, herself born from a disadvantaged family with some of her siblings born of unknown fathers. However, Theophile did recognize Yvonne at her birth and gave her his family name. At the time, he listed his profession as a day laborer on farms, which was the poorest activity one could have, always on the roads, going from farm to farm to get work and sleeping outside most of the time. Yvonne’s mother came from a family of farm day laborers as well, and this could explain how the young couple met. The couple had a second child in 1898, a son named Marcel Wendremaire. At this period, Theophile was a delivery man, which indicated he was making progress in his earning ability. Sadly, Yvonne’s mother died when she and her brother were still young, and both children remained in the custody of their father. As Yvonne was not baptised until age seven, which was unusual at the time, it is possible that it was around this time that her mother died and her father may have made the decision to have his daughter baptised for the beneﬁt of having Godparents to care for her when needed. By the time she was eighteen, Yvonne was no longer living with her family: her father and brother were living at rue des Rosiers, at St Ouen, near the well known Paris ﬂea market, while Yvonne was living at 113 rue Caulaincourt Paris 18e, in an elegant Hausman building. As she did not list a profession at this time, we do not exactly know how she was making her living. Her father’s home was not far from Montmartre and it might

Old French peasant couple, the woman sitting (probably a wooden chair) and her companion is holding a rake. Circa early 30’s. Trevor Henley Photographer.

Below: Man in ethnic costume from Brittany. Circa 1927+. One may note that the later dolls have smaller heads than those made during the early period. Trevor Henley photographer.

be how Yvonne met her husband to be, Silvio Ugo Spaggiari, an Italian artist painter, thirteen years older than she. They married in Paris in January 1914 when Yvonne was only eighteen and Silvio a mature thirty-one year-old man. Her father, now a wine seller, indicating the family situation had improved, was present at her wedding. The French-Italian couple did not live together long as Silvio had already left Yvonne when she gave birth to their only daughter Cecile Sylvie Spaggiari in February 1915. We have no information about the reason why Silvio had left his young wife so early. WWI had begun in France in June 1914, but had only started in Italy in May 1915. One possible explanation could be that Silvio had chosen to voluntarily join the French Army, but this does not seem realistic as which normal husband would leave his young pregnant wife while his country, Italy, remained neutral? We do not have any information if Cecile ever met her father as Silvio died in Italy at the end of WW I from Spanish Flu.* So, we may imagine Yvonne alone with her young child, not knowing how she managed for their living, as she declared in 1926 no particular profession. Perhaps her Godmother and Godfather, or some other members of her family from her father’s side might have helped her and her young daughter. She had moved to 105 rue Caulaincourt Paris 18e by this time and we know from family records* that she was already making cloth dolls. The earliest doll (shown here) was made for her 3 year-old daughter Cecile, in 1918. It is a soft sculpture cloth doll, like the Russian cloth dolls of the time. One has to recall that many Russians came to live in Paris in 1917 and later on, and we know, from Stefania Lazarska’s testimony, that some Russian ladies were involved in cloth dollmaking during the WW I period and later on. Yvonne’s cloth dolls improved year after year, the earlier dolls often having round faces with large noses. By 1927, when she patented her trade

Woman from Normandy with her ethnic costume and the typical high Norman cap with embroideries. Note: the woman has dark grey hair, not the usual white hair. The doll’s face appears younger with fewer wrinkles.45 cm. Circa 1927+. Courtesy Musée de la Poupée. Paris.

Woman in her ethnic costume from Britanny. A paper tag probably written by Yvonne and sewn on the apron says “Bretonne – Paimpol.” Paimpol is a tourist destination in the Côtes-d’Armor area in Brittany in northwestern France. Note the unusual black eyebrows while the hair is white. Circa 1927+. Photograph Trevor Henley. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Couple dressed for bedtime. Both wear warm, comfortable sleepers. Circa late 30’s. Trevor Henley Photographer.

Woman with grey/white hair dressed as a poor peasant, a moving portrayal from the early 20th century. Circa 1927+. Trevor Henley Photographer.

Clam fisherman with rare white curly beard. He holds his clam tool and carries a fishing net. Circa 1927+. Trevor Henley Photographer. Italian fisherman made during Yvonne’s Italian period from 1935 up to 1971. Note the broad colored sash to hold the pants at the waist. Red cap lined with black. He carries a fishing net and basket. Here again, Bernard Ravca has attributed Yvonne Spaggiari’s for his own: see paper label attached to the waist, marked “Original Ravca Paris.” Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer.

Detail of Bernard Ravca label attached to Yvonne’s doll. Interesting couple with unusual long faces. The man holds a ﬁshing net, the shy woman clasps her hands. Circa early 30’s. Henley Photographer 44

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Detail of Italian wooden clogs, different from the French clogs: the tips have four sharp sides, while the French clogs are softly rounded.

mark “Les Originaux de Vovonne” Yvonne had, once again, moved to 103 rue Caulaincourt and her doll-making had reached its apogee. The fact of having met Silvio, an artist painter, had likely allowed Yvonne to improve her skill in painting. The dolls’ painted faces are pieces of art, representing real people, while Bernard Ravca’s are more caricatures (see photos for comparison). In 1930, Yvonne patented ﬁve of her models and one may realise how appreciated her creations were as some of her dolls are tagged with the luxurious Parisian toyshop “Le Nain Bleu,” label sewn on the clothing, as well as the label of the elegant parisian chocolaterie “La Marquise de Sevignée” place de la Madeleine. Even with such success, Yvonne was once again living a mostly painful situation as her only child Cecile had developed schizophrenia during her teenage years*. Yvonne left France for

Patented models (5 of them) registration, presented by Yvonne Spaggiari in March 1930. The model shown here represents a man from Britanny.

Detail of Bernard Ravca French clogs made of a kind of very ﬁne white plasticine painted to give it the appearance of wood.

Italian fisherman. He holds a pipe and carries a fishing net and basket. Navy blue beret. Most of the time, fishermen from southern Italy wore a red scarf, while those from the north wore a scarf with a pattern. Note: While in Italy, Yvonne gave her dolls larger heads than those made in France. 45 cm. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer.

Right: Short little old Italian woman, busy knitting a yellow scarf. During all her doll production period, Yvonne’s knitting women were copied by Bernard Racva. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Couple of Italian peasants. Note their appearance of short and Elderly couple: the woman seems to have put on her best dress but wears stocky people with big heads. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer. wooden clogs, while her companion wears a comfortable day Alpine costume with leather shoes. He is holding a wooden pipe but has obviously lost his hat. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer.

Couple of Italian peasants. The woman is holding a copper pot. One has to note that Yvonne Spaggiani worked to represent “ordinary people,” to our knowledge she only made a few dolls representing upper class people. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer. Could we ﬁnd a cuter couple than this one? They seem to be going to the market, the man holding a red umbrella and a basket, and his companion a smaller one. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer. 46

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Italy in 1935 with her 20 year-old disabled daughter, to live with a new Italian companion and his family in Genova. She carried on the making of dolls, helped by Cecile who was in charge of the dolls’ clothes and delivery to the shops. While her creations represented French peasants when still in France, she seems to have focused on Italian people during her stay in Italy. It appears that her Italian creations were no longer tagged with the French “Les Originaux de Vovonne” label. After a whole life devoted to her mother’s dolls, Cecile died from a brain tumor in 1971, and Yvonne, aged 76, stopped her making of art dolls soon after. She died in Genova (Italy) in 1976, aged 81. Of course one may ask why this talented artist did not sue Bernard Ravca for having not only copying her patented models, but also for plagiarizing her patented trademark, and even worse, attaching his own label “Original Ravca” on some of Yvonne’s creations. The answer might be that Yvonne had never been aware of this scam, as Bernard Ravca waited till

Knitting Italian elderly woman with a colorful silk scarf. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer.

Italian couple: the woman is holding a spinning wool bobbin and her ďŹ sherman husband is holding a pipe in his right hand and a basket with his left arm. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer.

Back to France with this sweet elderly widow and her knitting. Note the elongated silhouette and the small head compared to the previous Italian couples. Circa early 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Henley Photographer.

Another happy couple, she is busy knitting a scarf while he is wearing his gardener clothing and tools. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer.

Italian woman with her wooden knitting. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer.

Woman with dark grey hair going to the market, wearing a straw hat and holding a basket. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Alpine couple. The man is holding a wooden pipe and wears the classical Alpine costume with a beige felt halt, green velvet costume, home knitted jumper and Alpine leather shoes. The woman is busy knitting another nice jumper for her beloved husband. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer.

Back from the market with goodies in both baskets, this couple looks happy. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer.

Italian gardener with his wooden rattle, straw hat to protect from the sun and blue apron. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer.

Grandpa and Grandma coming back home. Grandma is obviously tired and years of hard work have shortened her poor body, but Grandpa is supporting her while holding his basket on the other hand at the same time. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer.

Details of some shoe soles marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Italieâ&#x20AC;?, some wooden clogs are also marked the same, but not all. 48

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Grandma waiting for her husband to bring fresh ﬁsh for dinner. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer.

Grandma and Grandpa in their best clothes, going to an gathering with ﬂowers as gifts. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer.

Gardener holding his tools, his wife at his side holding a copper jar. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer.

Italian couple, the man is wearing a hunting outﬁt and a shotgun, the woman is holding a copper jug. Circa 1935+. Henley Photographer. Couple at home. They represent an older peasant couple, with basket and walking sticks. Like all Spaggiari dolls, they have beautifully painted and sculpted faces. Clothing is very detailed, and the woman has several layers of skirts. 45 cm. Circa 1935+. Courtesy Renee Lange.

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Bambole Lena, in the Shadow of Lenci by Samy Odin

The back of each postcard has lines for addressing and placing a stamp and this inscription “BAMBOLE LENA.”

nce a research starts, it’s amazing how pieces of information can appear unexpectedly. For years, I had in our postcards collection an unusual one representing Lenci-type dolls that I had perceived as coming from the Netherlands since it was handwritten in Dutch. The postcard was diligently stored in the collection and I completely forgot about it. After the publication of my article about Alma, I was still hunting for Alma-related documents when I happened to find more postcards of the kind of the one mentioned above, except that, this time, I computed a little better that both the postcards and the dolls represented on them came from Italy and that the inscription “Bambole Lena”, printed in the back, was referring to a doll maker I still ignored. Of course, I bought the postcards and continued looking for more, ending up with different ones. I have the feeling these 8 postcards are the complete set but, who knows… I still kept ignoring the history of this maker, since nothing has been discovered in the archives in Italy, YET, I didn’t despair because, in the first phase of my research, I thought these beautiful dolls only existed on paper… In fact, I couldn’t find anywhere on the market proof of the existence of dolls corresponding to these postcards. The LENA name was unfamiliar to every single collector and professional I know in Europe, in America or anywhere else. So, moved by my Antique DOLL Collector

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doubts, some time ago, I was hunting on the Internet when I noticed a socalled Lenci doll that reminded me of a model I had just seen on one of my Lena documents… I immediately contacted the owner of this gem and discovered it was a doll dealer I already knew in Italy! Arrangements were made for me to pick it up as soon as I could travel to this gentleman’s area and, a few weeks later, I was the lucky owner of the Lena doll shown in this article. Not only do we know these dolls exist, we can now also state they are of excellent quality, which explains why they must often have been sold under the Lenci label. More Lena dolls than we think may be resting in some collector’s cabinets, here and there, mislabeled, misrepresented, contributing to the legend of their much more famous competitor and detracting from their own… It’s about time we spread the news, we “call a cat a cat,” while trying to discover more about who made these beautiful Italian playthings of the Roaring Twenties. Looking more closely to my Lena doll, one can immediately tell it is heavily inspired by the Lenci model Gisella featured in the 1925/1926 catalog, bearing reference number #109/50 (See Theriault’s, “Forever Young”, Lot 309, dated 1/9/2016). We are not speaking of plagiarism, here, we observe playthings from a specific era when the style was very well defined and narrow were the margins doll makers had to keep within what was sellable. Most of the stuffed dolls from the Twenties and Thirties, no matter if they were produced in Italy, France, England, Germany, Spain, Belgium, reflected this exact style. Each company was more or less successful, some, like Lenci, Käthe Kruse, Steiff and Norah Wellings become industrial giants to the extent of asphyxiating their weaker competitors but it’s important that, today, we rediscover the achievements of these smaller companies that contributed grandly to the success of these artistic stuffed dolls between the two world wars and whose dolls are today featured in our collections with as much legitimacy as any other Lenci of the same era. The time when prominent doll collectors looked down to Lenci look-a-likes is thankfully over, only narrow-minded individuals keep thinking Lenci are the

only felt dolls worth being collected or studied today. The dress design of my Lena doll is similar to Lenci’s Gisella but Lena’s version is simplified, with less contrasting color felt inserts, no bow on the left shoulder and no edging on the cuffs and, of course, a very different color scheme. The face mold differs, also and, in this respect, Lena’s version is rounder and cheekier than the Lenci’s Gisella, maybe slightly sweeter. The haircut is similar with a square cut fringe and coiled side braids. Socks are almost identical on both dolls when the laced shoes on the Lenci have a refined contrasting color lining opposed to the simpler monochrome shoes made by Lena. The underwear on my doll is carefully trimmed with a low ecru lace, sewn onto the Jackson and matching panties, both cut from a plain cotton fabric of a cheaper quality compared to the Lenci usual underwear. The last fact that helps not to confuse this Lena doll with a #109 Lenci is the size. This Lena stands 22” when a Lenci from the #109 series usually stands 23”. Having a close look at the Bambole Lena advertising postcards, it seems evident the basics of the Lenci catalog ingredients are all there as well: children of various ages, in different sizes, more girls than boys, a few adult figures, including some in folklore costumes, ethnic models and fancy characters such as Pierrot and Colombine. Certainly the collection is very petite, even compared to Alma’s or Magali’s in the same years, nevertheless it must have been varied enough to keep the maker in business for some time. I doubt Bambole Lena survived the 1929 financial crisis, but even if this company only lasted 2 or 3 years it seems thrilling, to me, to be able to spot, today, dolls that came from their atelier knowing exactly what they are. Are there other postcards from this series? Was there a catalog that would have included these models and more? We don’t know. Starting from this point, the hunt can follow and who knows where it would lead this research. According to the little we know about this company, it could be located in Northern Italy (most of the postcards documented were sent from Piedmont and Lombardy) and active during the second half of the 1920s. Most postcards with a stamp date from 1927 to 1929. In

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fact, if we assume the Lena doll I found is inspired by a Lenci creation from the winter of 1925/1926, it makes sense to date the Lena production shortly after. It actually coincides with the Golden Age of Italian Felt Dolls when, following Lenci’s lead, many other companies hit the market with their own creations, such as Alma, Eros, Fata, Fiaba, Fiore, Marazzi, Margot, Messina-Vat, Regina, Saba, Sacat, Sire… Yes, so much more research that needs to be unveiled and that I will be happy to share with you as soon as I gather material enough for future articles in this series.

A closer look at details can help avoid confusing a Lena-made doll with a Lenci: the make-up scheme, the face mold, the type of mohair, the seams, the fingers shape, the trimming on the underwear, the construction of the shoes, the quality of the felt, the buttoning... all of these elements are different when comparing a Bambole Lena doll and a Lenci doll, yet the general style of both of these types of dolls correspond to the Art Déco style so fashionable during the Twenties. 54

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Gisella, by Lenci, #109/50 as shown in the 1925-1926 Lenci catalog courtesy of Theriaults (“Forever Young”, Lot 309, 1/9/2016).

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he best things come in small packages! Which is certainly the case when you talk about “ The Antique Doll & Toy Market”. In its 37th year, it is the longest running show in the Pacific Northwest. It may not be the largest show in the country, but it carries a reputation for the finest quality antique and vintage items of past childhoods. Prior to creating the show in 1979, Yvonne Baird was approached by a regular customer brimming with excitement over the rare “antique” doll she had just purchased from another booth at a steal of a price! Unknowingly, the customer had bought a reproduction doll, thinking it was an antique. Making dolls was becoming extremely popular and reproductions were starting to come on the market at most shows. An unseasoned collector might not know how to tell the difference between a true antique and a well created reproduction. It was then that Yvonne decided it was time to start a new doll and toy show that was more specialized. She named it “Monthly Mart” and her tag line was, “a safe place to buy dolls”. A show to find antique and vintage dolls and toys that were actually created for a child to play with. Only dolls that were 50 years and older were allowed to be sold. Some of the shows earliest vendors were Jim Fernando, Annette Palm, Beverly Port and her “little helper” John Port. The name of the show has changed a couple times over the years, but it still has the same criteria with about 90% of the merchandise dating from the 1960’s or earlier. The show’s past promoters continue to be regular vendors: Yvonne Baird, Julie Scott, Leone McMullen and Teresa Lehmbeck and currently Lisa Pepin. The Antique Doll & Toy Market is held 3 times a year at The Red Lion Hotel in Bellevue, Washington. You will find French and German bisque dolls, paper mache, cloth, wax dolls, composition, hard plastic dolls, teddy bears, toys and miniatures. You will find a fine array of accessories, clothing, wigs and shoes to help enhance your dolls and displays. There are usually two repair specialists on duty who give free repair estimates and restringing as you shop. These are just some of vendors you will see at the August 28th, 2016 show: Yvonne Baird, Julie Scott,Leone McMullen and Teresa Lehmbeck, Lisa Pepin, Michael Canadas and David Robinson, Valerie Fogel, Eleonora Miller, Rosalie Whyel and Shelley Helzer, John Port, Marshall Martin, Diana Boettger, Teri Krug, Marci Carvalho, Ray Hoban, Mary Senko, Norene Ott, Judy Lofall, Louise Solis, Connie Bein and Nancy Uttech. If you would like more information about the show, you may contact Lisa Pepin at 206-362-8723 or email at pepins4@msn.com. Be sure to check out the show’s Facebook page where you will find upcoming show dates, doll show etiquette and other interesting doll articles. https://www.facebook.com/Antique-Doll-ToyMarket-436495419823733/

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ast month I had the privilege of presenting to readers a fashion doll dressed at the House of Lanvin at the specific request of Mme Jeanne Lanvin herself. Thanks to the sleuthing of fellow collector Sally Freeman, who had previously come upon the third in the series referenced in the Women’s Wear 1923 article, I am able to share with you courtesy of its present owner, the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), in Los Angeles, CA, an illustration of the second Lanvin model. The House of Lanvin has identified for FIDM this gown as a variant of “Rose Poupon” a gown created in 1921. I wish to thank Sally Freeman and Kevin Jones and Megan Hansen of FIDM for their generous cooperation. Elizabeth Ann Coleman

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4/16‑10/9. Switzerland. Advertising Signs Special Exhibit. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. www.swmb.museum.

7‑10 Rochester, NY. Convention. Sasha Festival 2016. Hyatt Regency. Sheila Foery. 315‑524‑3501.

15 Annapolis, MD. Ten2Go Auction. The Crowne Plaza. Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. info@theriaults.com. www.theriaults.com.

17 Columbus, OH. Teddy Bear Artist Show. Holiday Inn Worthington Hotel. Bright Star Promotions. Valerie Rogers. 502‑423‑7827. www.bright‑star‑promotions.com.

17 Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. Four‑Points Sheraton Hotel. Frasher’s Doll Auctions. 816‑625‑3786. (F) 816‑625‑6079.

18‑20 Alexandria, VA. Artist Doll Conference includes Gallery/Public Day. National Institute of American Doll Artists (NIADA). Stephanie Blythe. 415‑455‑8415.

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3‑7 Austin, TX. Ball Joint Doll Convention. Sherri Rhein. 512‑414‑3793.

13 Huntsville, AL. Doll Show. Jaycees Building. Twickenham Doll Club. Sonya Heim. 256‑585‑5436. Twickenhamdollclub.webs.com.

13 Nashua, NH. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Rainbow Bazaar. Cindy Amburgey. 978‑857‑9576.

13 Oklahoma City, OK. Doll Show. Spencer’s Event Center. Porcelain Dollmakers Business Association of Oklahoma. Jody Cook. 405‑769‑4567.

14 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Doll & Bear Show. Hilton Hasbrouck Hotel. JMK SHOWS. Jesse Kohler. 352‑527‑6666. www.jmkshows.com.

16‑18 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. www.withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com. 603‑888‑1551. 603‑478‑3232. 18‑20 Syracuse, NY. Teddy Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Teddy Bear Artist Invitational. Cindy Malchoff. 518‑562‑4076.

20 Portland, OR. Doll & Bear Show. Monarch Hotel Conference Ctr. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com. www.dolls4all.com.

20 Peoria, IL. Doll & Bear Show. Barrack’s Cater Inn. Julie Bronski. 312‑919‑7135.

21 Strongsville, OH. Northern Ohio Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Gail Lemmon. 440‑396‑5386. Ceil Fassinger. 440‑477‑7174.

27‑30 Washington, D. C. UFDC National Doll Convention. The Washington Hilton Hotel. 816‑891‑7040. Ufdc.org.

27 Marion, OH. Doll Show. Marion County Federation of Women’s Club. Historic Women’s Club Home. Sharol Herr. dairol@verizon.net. 614‑596‑0346.

27 Schertz, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830‑606‑5868. dmeredith@dolldr.com. 830‑606‑5868.

28 Bellevue, WA. Doll, Bear & Toy Market. Red Lion Hotel. The Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206‑362‑8723.

20‑23 Layton, UT. Reborn Dolls & Bears Convention. Davis Conference Center. Sarah Mellman. 720‑227‑5351. 26‑29 Washington, D. C. 29th Annual Doll Festival. OMNI Shoreham Hotel. National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831‑438‑5349. www.NationalDollFestival.com. NatlDoll@aol.com.

26 Washington, D.C. Marquis Antique Doll Auction. The Mayflower Hotel. Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. www.theriaults.com.

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31 Orlando, FL. 30th Annual Doll Festival. International Palms Resort. National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831‑438‑5349. www.NationalDollFestival.com.

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28 Fort Wayne, IN. Dollicious Doll Show. Allen County Fairgrounds. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier. 586‑731‑3072.

28 N. Mankato, MN. Doll Show. Best Western. Lady Slipper Doll Club. Carolyn. 952‑873‑4489.

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3 Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com.

10 Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Alexander Fireman’s Rec Hall. Linda Vilsack/Linda Callahan. 585‑482‑0835.

10 Roseville, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www. crossroadsshows.com.

10 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Al Bahr Temple. Delightful Dolls of Southern California. Al Bahr Temple. Linda Payne Smith. 619‑265‑0443.

11 Canada. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Cambridge, Ontario. Maple Leaf Doll Show. 905‑526‑7718.

11 Houston, TX. Doll Show. Double Tree Hotel at Hobby Airport. First Houston Doll Club. Mia Grabowski. 281‑484‑2218. Calendar continued on page 64

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Red Lion Bellevue Inn, 11211 Main St., Bellevue WA 98004 I-405 Exit 12 SE 8th St, West on SE 8th, Rt at 112th Inquires: Lisa Pepin 206-362-8723 pepins4@msn.com 2202 NE 171st ST, Shoreline, WA. 98155 Our next show will be November 13, 2016

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11 Maquoketa, IA. Doll, Toy & Bear Show. Jackson County Fairgrounds. Eastern Iowa Doll Shows. Sherryl Newton. 319‑610‑3534.

11 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. Carol Benson. 612‑669‑1613.

16‑17 Englewood, CO. Doll Show. Englewood Elks Lodge #2122. Tri‑State Doll Sale. Lorella Farmer. 303‑988‑8591.

17 East Aurora, NY. Doll Luncheon. Roycroft Inn. Ginnyladies. Linda Gorog. 585‑457‑9523.

18 Covington, KY. Doll Show. Radisson Hotel. Triple Crown Doll Club. Cheryl Harper. 513‑739‑2867.

18 Milwaukee, WI. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. American Serb Hall. Orphans in the Attic. Sue Serio. 414‑871‑8696.

18 Nashua, NH. Doll Show. Crowne Plaza Nashua Hotel. Granite State & Nellie Perkins Doll Clubs. Brenda Thomas. 603‑472‑3523. Karen Vincent. 603‑547‑3492.

21 Louisville, KY. Doll Convention. The Brown Hotel. Modern Doll Collectors Convention, Inc. Karen Schoewe.

22‑24 Billings, MT. Doll Conference. Radisson Hotel Billings. Heritage Doll Guild of the Yellowstone. Birdie Dapples. 406‑698‑3227. 23-24 Denver, PA. Morphy Toy & Doll Auction. www.morphyauctions.com 877-968-8880.

25 Canada. Doll Show. Italian Cultural Centre. Doll Club of Edmonton. Jana. 780‑475‑7179.

24 Farmington, CT. Artist Teddy Bear Show. Homewood Suites by Hilton. Teddy Bear Artist Co‑op Shows. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453.

24 Fletcher, NC. Doll Show. Western NC Agricultural Center. Land O’Sky Doll Club. Lue. 828‑883‑4899. www.landoskydollclub.com.

24 Florence, SC. Doll & Toy Show. SiMT Conference Center. Pee Dee Doll Club. A. Hayek. 843‑472‑1311.

25 Flint, MI. Doll Show. Dom Polski Hall. Flint Barbie Club. Sue Ferrier. 810‑639‑2353.

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Three early poupées by Adelaide Huret are among the several dozen rare French fashion ladies in the Brecht collection.

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 At the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. The 400 lot auction features antique doll collection of Ursula Brecht of Germany, as well as rare Lenci dolls from the collection of author Nancy Lazenby, rare cloth dolls from the collection of Diane and Walter Domroe of Bridgewater, Connecticut and the final dollhouse and miniatures from the collection of Hanne Büktas of Vienna. A full color art quality catalog is available for $75. If you cannot attend the auction in person, your absentee bid, live telephone bidding and live internet bidding is welcome. To order the catalog or for more information about the auction call 800-638-0422 or visit www.theriaults.com.

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A French Family Portrait. Left to Right: Tiny 11” Block Letter FG shown in blonde mohair antique wig. Huge pensive eyes. Excellent. $6200 ; 12” Sie C Steiner with blue lever eyes and gentle expression. Orig body, mohair wig, antique shoes. Wonderful! $6995; 13” Brevete Bebe with bisque hands, sublimely beautiful, antique wig and Bru shoes. Pristine. $15,950; 18” Bebe Modele Brevete with gorgeous face and articulated body. Discreet issues make her very attainable! $7995; Early Series Jumeau Bebe 13” in excellent cond. Eight ball jtd. body, incised 2/0. $8500; 5” All Bisque French Mignonette, all orig., blue glass eyes, orig. wig, perfect cond. $1525; 4.5” All Bisque Pouty with blue eyes, orig. fantastic wig, original Voyage case with bedding & 5 orig. dresses. $4250

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Those Impish Googlies! Left to Right: Rare Petite 11” Kestner 221 with the most adorable big brown eyes! Fully jointed composition/wood body, original wig, antique dress and bonnet, antique leather shoes. Priceless expression! Excellent! $6200; 10” AM 253 with dimples and adorable expression, known as “Nobbikid”. Super adorable brown velvet Mariner style costume, antique wig, vintage shoes and stockings. Wonderful!! $1199; Bitty 4.5” All Bisque Kestner (attrib.) painted eye Googly with molded hair, blue molded stockings and black molded shoes. Original clothes. Superb! $375

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by R. John Wright A lifelong love of toys led to a career in doll-making for this artist who also collects cloth dolls from the “Golden Age.”

Felicia’s Dolls… There’s More to Dolls than Play by Susan Foreman

Children’s Transferware Dishes

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About The Cover When he was young, a favorite aunt who worked at a major department store gifted R. John Wright on special occasions with wonderful toys from Europe. So it should be no surprise that he developed a love for toys which grew into his well-known vocation, making marvelous dolls. Not known by many is the fact that John and his wife Susan also collect antique cloth dolls. The couple share some of their favorite dolls in this article.

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5) 9” Earliest F.G. Fisherman - Like none other- true ‘Fashion Doll’ quality, pierced ears, tri-color wrap-around PW eyes, all original and great French cabinet piece. $750

1) 9” Belton Mariner - Classic vintage ensemble incl. underwear, PW eyes, Clo/Mo w. tongue, orig. peg and flange jtd. body. Spiffy! $450 2) ‘Ondine’ Mechanical Swimming Doll - Earliest Portrait style model ca.1875, tricolor PWs, rare jtd. bisque hands, and original wool swimming costume signed ‘Ondine’! Museum worthy! $1200

8-11-13) Stunning Dressel Lady Doll - Exquisitely chiseled 14” COD ‘1469’ by Halbig, jewel blue eyes, mint original wig and body, molded bust, slender limbs, and Heeled Factory Shoes! Dazzling! $3500

3 & 4) 14” French Lady Doll “Lorraine” - 1915 Art Doll w. enamel eyes, closed mouth, sculpted & sgnd. by Masson, rare jtd. lady body w. molded bust plus vintage Edwardian Seaside Ensemble. Rare! $1200 6

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6) Supersize 10.5” Kestner All Bisque - top quality bisque, sleep eyes, perfect fingers, fine original clothes in layers plus wig. Sweet and so chunky! $750 7) Heubachs at the Shore! - Romantic couple, ‘pebbled’, mint and stunning 13” size in rich colors! An original signed pair! $295

9-10-12) Rare 23” Jumeau Lady - one of the rarest of Jumeau Bebes, featuring a rare lady styled wig, cork pate, earrings, slender waist, molded bust, full hips, signed Jumeau head, and Factory Original Jumeau undergarment as well…imagine her possibilities! $5000

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14-15-16) Rare Poupèe ‘Mariner’ w. Large Wardrobe - a 16.5” heirloom doll in original 2-piece ensemble w. Chatelaine, signed boots, plus 6 complete outfits acquired over time and a large variety of additional clothes & accessories all in her Original Trunk for Magasin des Enfants with “Jouets et Jeux” boutique label - a legacy of love! $6500

More Summer fun! 17) 16” ‘Jerri Lee’ Clown - with rare platinum wig and clown costume w. label! Wonderful fun find! Just $250…10” Worsted Clowns & Harlequins by Horsman ca:1890. Colorful and unusual! $85 each.

18) 7” Gbr. Heubach Googly Boy- rare mold from the eccentric ‘900’ series, watermelon smile, molded side part pompadour, toddler body & orig. clown costume! A cutie…hat and all! $595 4” Steiff Puppy - scruffy little fella w. button, bow & bell. $95

26) 32” Handsome Kestner Sailor - early ‘Script Series’ hero, on orig. signed Excelsior Body, rich brown eyes, choice quality creamy satin bisque. Ship ahoy! $750

27) Mint Heubach ‘Beach Baby’ - a rare one! A rare 7.5” size! $395…Steiff Velvet “Froggy”s - w. buttons & fully signed too! just $395… tags, mint. Each $75

19) Kley & Hahn 16” Fully Jointed 167 Toddler - sweet blue sl. eyes w. lashes, orig. wig, mint body in cheerful summer romper w. sunbonnet! $575

20) French Wicker Picnic Basket - a mint 3” by 4” w. intricate design, carry handle & hinged lids for your Bebe! $150 21) 11” Cabinet Hilda w. Provenance - mint heirloom Kestner w. handwritten ownership trail - originally a Christening gift sent when new from Dresden Germany in lovely gowns to the USA. A mint and unplayed blue eyed cherub saved in a shoebox all this time! $1495 22) 9.5” JDK 260 ‘Tweener’ - mint Kestner ‘skinny dipper’ with orig. Kestner body, a blue eyed character w. orig.wax lids & 4-teeth and some baby fat too! $395

23) La Twirp Family! - fine quality SFBJ ‘251’ Fully Jointed Toddlers w. original French bodies & wobble tongues . 15” to 27” tall! (see #35-36-37) 24) Rare Amberg ‘Mibs’ - inspired creation of Hazel Drucker w. tender,wistful expression, excellent 17” Size & Condition in original Heirloom sailor Dress w. collar & belt. The best! $825

25) Sensational 12.5” Googly Toddler - a flawless quality AM ‘323’ w. mint factory mohair wig & terrific chubby Composition Toddler Body, w. great old clothes and all adorably mint in an extra large size! $1100

28) Unusual French Infant - A rare 11” SFBJ ‘272’ Character - rarely seen beautiful quality example, precious tender artwork & gowns! A prize to be held! $650 29) Mint 7” All Bisque Googly - mold ‘218’ w. Factory Wig, sleep eyes w orig. wax, very fine features & limbs! A playful little Imp! just $650

30) Rare German Male Bather - a single male who enjoys reading at beach and meeting new people! Important and rare! $750…Seaside Souvenirs - from California & Mass., both mint. signed ‘Germany’ Each $70 27

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31) The Authentic and Rare 1930’s Dionne Quint Carousel - Still works and seats the 7” Quint Babies or whatever you like! Remarkable condition & so very rare! $895..Also -2 sets of orig. Quint Toddlers as found, no craze. Each set $575

32) Early 14” Pat.Pend. Patsy - What fun in her Original Sun Suit w. Hat & Umbrella - $295

33) 1939 Effanbee Marionettes - a family of ‘Workshop Puppets’ , 10-12” t., great colors, all original clothes & wigs. Classic Americana. $395

34) Rare Schoenhut Composition - What luck! You never see these and she is near mint w. original clothes and the Scho’ Label too! A 13” prize $850…!2” Felt Circus Clown - ca: 1940. What a riot! $75… Clowns in a Cage - Early 2-Part Faces and a Reduced Size. call

35-36-37) Early Quality SFBJ Twirp’s - Each one has a lovely bisque w. dewy sheen, deep dimples, feather fine artwork, jewel blue sleep eyes, orig quiver tongues, and Original Fully Jtd. Toddler Bodies (some usual touch ups) all charmingly attired from tip to toe. They are 23”, 15” and 27” tall respectively. Each one so compelling in its own way! #35 is $1100, #36 is $850, #37 is $1500 (see #23)

38) Adorable 13” Kestner ‘143’ Toddler - maybe the prettiest one yet! Tender bisque, dulcet blue eyes, 4-tiny teeth, mint Fully Jointed Toddler body and the prettiest antique finery! A dear heart! $1200

39) A Joyful Life Size 24” Laughing Jumeau - brilliant model ‘236’ with oily sheen bisque, lively PW eyes, open/ closed Smiling Mouth, great antique wig and great original body. $895

40) 12” Gbr. Heubach Glass Eye ‘Laugher’ - mold ‘5625’; mint toy shop fellow w. orig. wig and Edwardian Nautical Short Suit w. hat! So cheery! $595

41) Two Lively Flirts! - An 18” K*R 126 and a scarcer 13” ABG 1352 - Each has active flirty eyes,working separate tin eyelids, well dressed plus mint Factory Wigs & Bodies. $450 & $425 20” Bashful Jutta Toddler - a special doll w. those special 2-tone flirty eyes, separate tin eyelids, deep dimples, antique auburn wig and chubby 5-piece toddler body. Irresistible! $695 43) 15” BP ‘620’ Cupcake - A gentle face, wispy brows, ‘button eyes’, 2-teeth, tiny tender mouth w. plump cheeks, wearing a quilted playsuit w. bib collar & matching hat! $450 44) 20” Handwerck’s Scarce ‘Bebe Elite’ - the only baby made by Handwerck this well dressed special order made by Goebel has peachy satin bisque,soft dreamy eyes. So angelic! $495

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17.5” All Original K star R S & H 115 in sailor suit on toddler body, blue stat eyes, beautiful molding & coloring $3750.00

21” K star R 121 on toddler body, brown sleep eyes, mohair wig. $825.00 5” Pudgy Tummy NASB Goldilocks w/ molded shoes $100.00 6” Steiff 1950 - 60’s golden mohair $115.00

28” K star R 121on toddler body, blue sleep eyes, wonderful molding & coloring $1095.00 13” Steiff Bear 1930’s underscored F, great face, linen pads, some wear. $455.00

12.5” CM Kestner 7, brown sleep eyes, stiff wrist body, beautiful molding & coloring $1295.00

25” Kestner Hilda - marked Q 245 JDK Jr 1914 Hilda 20, blue sleep eyes, blonde mohair wig $2595.00

12.5” S & H 1279 DEP Germany 2 1/2, blue st. eyes, pierced ears, sweet size $995.00

All original 15.5” Simon & Halbig 1199, amazing hair style w/ ﬂowers and enameled butterﬂies, costume is fabulous w/ embellishments & shoes, a work of art & a piece of history $2995.00

5 1/4” Kestner 620 swivel head all bisque, blue sleep eyes, brown 2 strap shoes, antique clothing $550.00 15” Premiere Jumeau 6, blue Jumeau stamp on body, blue pw eyes, pierced ears, wrong lower arms $3995.00

25” Kestner Hilda - marked Q 237 JDK Jr 1914 Hilda 20, brown sleep eyes $2595.00 28” Kestner 211 on toddler body, brown sleep eyes, Q Made in Germany 2 211 $795.00 28” K star R 128 baby 72, brown sleep eyes, beautiful coloring $695.00

6” German swivel head all bisque, blue glass eyes, marked 2, black strap shoes, antique clothing $375.00 5.5” German swivel head all bisque, blue glass eyes, marked 2, black strap shoes, antique clothing, beautiful coloring $485.00

20.5” Hertel Schwab & Co. 125, so called Patsy Baby on Effanbee body, brown sleep eyes, beautiful sculpt $995.00

27” Fabulous K star R 116 on toddler body, blue sleep eyes, great molding & coloring, left hand 3 ﬁngers replaced $3995.00 7.25” Antique brass horn $39.95

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2 Sweet K star R’s on ball jointed body w/ straight arms 9” 126 Germany 21, blue sleep eyes, sweet face $725.00 8” K star R 19, brown sleep eyes $515.00

27” K star R S & H, blue sleep eyes, original mohair wig, beautiful dress as is $695.00 11” AM 1894 on stiff wrist body, blue stat eyes, mohair wig $155.00

15” Heubach #5636 Laughing girl, brown sleep eyes, hairline on left forehead. $950.

23” 1039 S & H Simon & Halbig 10 1/2 on walking kissing body, blue ﬂirty eyes, peppering by mouth, original HH wig, antique coat & leather shoes $595.00

17.5” Charlie McCarthy by Effanbee in Tuxedo w/ hat and monocle, slight crazing $375.00

3” German Flapper ½ doll w/ fabulous detailing $295.00

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orphy Auctions September 23 and 24 Doll and Toy Auction will offer the lifetime auction of Vera Kramer who at age 92 is a vibrant and funloving resident of St. Augustine, Florida. Born in England in 1924, Vera began doll collecting at age 13. An discerning eye for quality and rarity, she gravitated to the finest of French dolls: the A. Marque, Brus, Jumeaux, as well as German character dolls including the rarest of the German K*R 100 series. Her collection grew to such an extent she decided to open a museum in Brighton, England which she called “Dolls in Wonderland.” Located about a hour south of London, Brighton is a famous seaside resort town and a leading tourist destination. Vera loved being by the ocean and when she decided in 1980 to move to a warmer climate she chose St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest city in the United States. Two years later she opened another museum, also named “Dolls in Wonderland.” Until the early K * R 109, 39 cm (15-1/2”) 1990’s Vera was its proprietor, a job she dearly loved. Doll lovers from around the country never tired of visiting her museum to discuss dolls and share their thoughts. At the same time, she operated a bed and breakfast at the “Old Mansion,” a stately residence that was constructed in 1872 and listed on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Morphy’s doll expert Jay Lowe visited Vera recently to acquire the collection she had finally decided to part with. It was a visit he found totally entertaining as they discussed old friends that have sadly left us, among them, Dorothy Dixon and Winnie Langley, Grace Dyer, Ralph and Sug, Maurine Popp, Margaret Whitton, Richard Wright and Ruth West. Important names in the antique doll world, they are still remembered fondly by long time collectors. According to Jay, “it is a privilege to bring this important collection to auction and a great opportunity for collectors to enhance their collections with rare and choice museum quality dolls.”

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John and Susan Wright in the Steiff Archives researching the joint ‘Steiff Kinder’ project.

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grew up in Detroit, Michigan which was a prosperous, bustling city in the 1950’s. Among its wonders was the fabled J. L. Hudson department store on Woodward Avenue. The entire 12th floor was devoted to toys and the best part for me was that I had a favorite aunt who worked there! She would gift me with Steiff animals, marionettes and other wonders imported from Europe that I longed for. As a result I developed a lifelong love of toys. Looking back, it feels inevitable that I would end up making dolls as well as collecting them. I truly believe that these pursuits help us to keep the wonder of childhood alive as we grow older. As might be expected, I gravitate towards cloth dolls. To me they have a tactile warmth not found in any other medium. And the challenge of making cloth dolls never ceases to inspire me. The dolls in our collection fall into four different categories: American Cloth, Steiff, Kathe Kruse and Lenci. The time period extends from the late 1800’s to the early 1930’s – a period of roughly fifty years which to me encompasses a Golden Age of dollmaking. It was only after I began making dolls that I became aware of the wonderful cloth dolls that preceded me. Once I found out about them they became a strong influence and they continue to inspire both Susan and myself with their ingenuity and artistry. People are often surprised to learn that we don’t have any contemporary artist dolls in our collection. Instead, we gravitate towards antique dolls which were manufactured in

Marvelous early Kathe Kruse todder circa 1912.

Near-mint cloth Kathe Kruse twins circa 1915. Acquired early in our dollmaking career from dear friend and doll expert Roberta Roberts, the mother of Becky Ourant.

much the same way our dolls are. For us, the production aspects are as important as the artistry. It was in a bookstore in Claremont, New Hampshire in 1974 that my love of antique dolls began. The large ‘coffee table’ book was titled The Doll by Carl Fox. Too expensive for me to purchase, I visited the store several times just to feast my eyes on the book’s gorgeous photographs. I was most enchanted by a photo of a Steiff schoolroom circa 1911. At the time I hadn’t known that Steiff made dolls as I was only familiar with the company’s animals. I took out a scrap of paper and quickly sketched one of the dolls’ faces. The sketch lanquished in a desk drawer for a couple of years before providing the impetus for me to make my first doll. As we became more acquainted with the world of dolls we drove to Sandwich, Massachusetts to visit the legendary Yesteryears Museum of antique dolls and toys. One doll in the museum’s 9” all-cloth Kathe Kruse doll acquired from renowned doll dealer Ralph Griffith. The wonderful sculpting with open mouth is unique in the Kathe Kruse oeuvre. Antique DOLL Collector

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Original pristine Columbian Baby. All cloth circa 1895. The same doll sans clothing. The construction and fine mint condition is impressive. Photos courtesy Theriault's

A Remarkable Story… Dear Mr. Wright: It was a happy surprise to receive a call from your secretary yesterday and I am very pleased to tell you about the Emma Adams doll. The doll belonged to my step-mother, Miss Lucy Wilcox, who was born on a farm in East Providence, Rhode Island in 1882. Lucy married my father, Robert C. Glover in 1917 when I was 10 years old. My own mother died in 1916 after a long illness. Now ‘Aunt Lucy’ as we called her before she became step-mother, was what we used to refer to in those days as a fussy, precise old maid. Wonderful housekeeper, etc., but at age 35 she was a little set in her ways and I guess she wasn’t about to let me nor my 13 year old sister play with her doll because I never saw it until my own daughter was grown up. Then ‘mother’ put it on her bed for display. I remarked about it being just like ‘Aunt Hattie’ only new. Aunt Hattie was a doll just like it that I played with at my grandmother’s house. Hattie finally wound up with our granddaughter in Cheyenne, Wyoming pretty well patched up. Anyway, step-mother told me it was her doll and she had ‘taken care of it’. I guess her ‘taking-care-of-ways’ rubbed off on me for now at age 81 I am trying to part with a few things. Father died in 1948 and the doll was put away again. Around 1960, a friend of step-mother was looking for a doll for a customer of hers. And when the customer saw it she said it was a fake because it too new and had never been played with and refused to pay $20.00 for it. Mother felt terrible. In 1967, step-mother died and I brought the doll home and put it in my cedar chest where it languished until 1982 when I saw an ad whereby Theriault’s were going to be in Providence. So I took the doll for appraisal. Mrs. Theriault told me it was of value and offered me a good price for it then, but I procrastinated. So, back in the cedar chest. In December 1987 I retired at 80 and decided it was time to start weeding out. So I contacted Theriault’s. You know the rest of the story. We are so happy the doll is at long last appreciated. In her whole being she had never been more than a mile away from here, never out of East Providence. I hope I haven’t rambled on too long. Sincerely, Hope E. Ivers (Mrs. Warren A. Ivers) Riverside, Rhode Island 22

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19” Izannah Walker doll circa 1870. Originally from the collection of legendary collector Maureen Popp.

Extremely rare Steiff doll made in 1911 commemorating Admiral Peary’s exploration of the North Pole. This doll was sold to me by the marvelous Richard Wright. An all-original Steiff fire brigade leader with brass helmet, wood hatchet and leather details. Circa 1911.

One of approximately 45 sets made by the Steiff company circa 1911.

collection stood out for me. It was a fabulous Steiff fireman with a brass helmet which I immediately craved! Every year just before Christmas Susan would phone the museum to ask if there was any possibility that they would sell the doll to us. Each year the answer was ‘no.’ After ten years of asking, she finally got them to agree and the Steiff fireman came to live with us. A few years later, Susan topped this Christmas gift for John with the presentation of the Steiff School complete with darling pupils and teacher. This set, acquired through Sotheby’s, is believed to be one of only 45 ever made by the Steiff company circa 1911. Antique DOLL Collector

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Left: Two 17” Lenci model #400 ‘teenage’ dolls. The extremely rare series was offered one year only in 1927. Right: Two 17” Lenci model #400 ‘teenage’ dolls. These four dolls were obtained from the collection of Jean Schramm. The original owner was a successful stage actress in the late 1920’s.

Lenci Dolls by Dorothy Coleman – the first book devoted to the Lenci company – came out in 1977. This was our first year making dolls and the timing couldn’t have been better. We poured over that book in an effort to learn how to mold felt doll faces and improve our work. In the end we had to find our own way to learn our craft but the dolls themselves were hugely inspirational. The Lenci boy shown here is the first Lenci doll I ever saw in person so he holds a special place of prominence in our collection.

17” Lenci Fascist Schoolboy circa 1929. This was originally in the collection of Jean Schramm, founder of the Enchanted Doll House in Manchester, Vermont.

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Another prize Lenci - “Pluci” the golfer - one of the 300 sports series collection. Especially hard to find with his original golf club. Excellent condition, 17”, $2,750

Beautiful felt child doll by Lenci. Outstanding red, cream and black original Art Deco outfit with geometric circle shapes for decoration. Excellent original condition, 19” $2,250

My personal favorite of the R. John Wright creations “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” This nine piece set all marked 160/2500 except Snow White in rags which was a special edition 160/1000. The dwarfs are uniquely modeled and costumed. All mint and original presentation boxes. One of the most desirable examples of the artist’s work, $5,250 This is one of the rarest and most sought after of the Lenci creations - “Bersagliere” Italian Mountain Troupe, c. 1930. The Italian soldier boy is in mint condition with black feathers all intact. He is wearing two ribbons from the 4th annual R. John Wright convention in 2012 for First Place in Category and Judge’s Choice. 17” - an important addition to any collection! $9,950

Adorable Lenci Scottish lad. Amazing, intricate all original outfit, vibrant colors, Excellent condition, 17 inches. $2,250

Not pictured: R. John Wright Snow White (in rags) and the Seven Dwarfs 8 piece set - all mint and in original presentation boxes, $4,250. R. John Wright “Lindsay” (holding doll) Series II 58/250 mint in original presentation box, 17”, $495. R. John Wright “Hans Brinker” mint in original presentation box, 20” $550. R. John Wright “Red Clover Fairy” (with bumble bee) Part of the Flower Fairies Series, mint in box, $525

“Gisella” by Lenci - large and gorgeous #109/50. Pictured in the 1925/1926 catalogue. The doll is in pristine original condition. Great Art Deco outfit, colors are especially beautiful, 23” $2,450

Felicia’s Dolls… There’s More to Dolls than Play by Susan Foreman

enerally when I mention that I collect dolls most people think of a child’s plaything and look at me with a sense of bewilderment. But dolls are more than a mere toy: they have achieved great things. Think of the famous Rose Percy doll that has raised funds to help veterans and those in need since 1864. And consider the significance of the famous American and Japanese Friendship Dolls of 1927 and their efforts in attempting to bring about peace and understanding. Then there are the SFBJ 239 dolls designed by Poulbot in 1913 that helped raise awareness of the plight of the street urchins of the Montmartre. But what about the dolls that help a child survive against incredible odds? Such is the story of Felicia Prekeris Brown and her World War II flight from her native Lithuania, occupied by the Soviets, then the Nazis, and then the Soviets once again. Throughout the treacherous journey that ultimately brought her to the United States, an ordeal stretching from 1939 to 1952, her one consolation was the comfort she derived from her doll…when she had one. I first met Felicia a couple of years ago at a doll collector luncheon. When talking with this now retired attorney one would never imagine what she has experienced (but then I think all of us have our unique stories). When I heard Felicia’s story I suggested writing an article for Antique DOLL Collector magazine, she jumped at Felicia with her “new” Laimute surrounded by a portion of her vast foreign doll collection ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Felicia (age 2) and her sister Milda (age 10), summer of 1939

the chance to collaborate. As I was putting pen to paper... well ﬁngers to keyboard...I recalled an O magazine article I read some time ago concerning the importance of telling one’s story. The ﬁrst sentence in that feature applied perfectly to Felicia: “when you share your journey with the world, you make sense of the past, look to the future, and invite insight into your life like never before.” Another sentence also struck me as pertinent, “When all is said and done, when the last sound goes off in the darkness, everything can be taken from us...our houses, our identities, our health, our loved ones...but our stories remain”. And author of “Eat Pray Love,” Elizabeth Gilbert, sums it up equally as well when she says “No matter what you’ve been through, it can become beautiful in the retelling”. Felicia has written an outstanding book entitled “God, Give Us Wings” (available on Amazon), which tells the story of her family’s escape from war torn Lithuania, and the part dolls played during this journey. “In the book,” said Felicia, “I concentrated on the events, on the historical background, and the fate of typical civilians such as our family, helplessly struggling to survive in the web of war. But I’d love to talk more about what my dolls meant to me.” Felicia was born February 7, 1937 into a happy family in a country that was at peace with the world. Her father was an elementary school principal in Smalininkai, an area of Lithuania that before World War I had belonged to East Prussia. She was named Felicia (Happy) and Dalia (destiny) and life was almost perfect. Everyone called her “Dalia.” Her only sorrow in early childhood was that according to her, “I did not have a lifelike baby-faced doll, and I longed for

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one obsessively. I wanted my own baby to love and pet, and feed and take for walks. Grownups were always too busy to be with me.” Her mother, Stase, thought she was too young for dolls. And her sister Milda, eight years older, had never wanted dolls. Her father, Felicius, was sociable, fun loving and perpetually optimistic. Everyone looked up to him (one reason is that he was 6’4” tall). Her mother Stase was the pessimist due to the depressing struggle that her life had been prior to marriage. Her mother’s pragmatic side, however, helped them survive the struggles to come. The struggle began in March 1939 when Hitler invaded, ordering all Lithuanians to get out of Smalininkai. Europe was heading for war. As Felicia says, “people do not cope well when given only a few days to uproot their lives.” They were able to procure transport for themselves and their meager possessions and by autumn had settled in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. During the early days in Vilnius, Felicia had the pleasure of sharing a generous little neighbor’s doll. Then in June 1940, Stalin’s Soviet Red Army occupied the country and a year of acute misery followed. The Soviets were intent on imposing their communist ideology on a population that resisted. The punishment was exile to forced labor camps in the frozen wastes of Siberia, Stalin’s equivalent of Nazi concentration camps. In mid-June of 1941, between 2 and 3 a.m., the Soviets pounded on designated doors, giving victims 20 minutes to prepare for deportation, and over 30,000 Lithuanians were shoved into cattle cars going to Siberia (only 10% would survive): this was to scare the rest of the population into slavish obedience. The Soviets controlled everyone through a system of universal secret spying. Because Felicia’s father, Felicius was well-liked by his peers, who confided in him, Stalin’s secret police wanted him to spy on his colleagues, which he refused to do. The family lived in terror of the midnight knock on the door. “I was too small to understand what was happening,” says Felicia, “but I remember the fear. My parents would not talk in front of my sister or me because we might repeat something to a neighbor who was a secret spy. Visits to my little neighbor’s doll stopped. I felt bereft. Life became very lonely for me. Father worked days and Mother at night, so she slept until the afternoon, and I had to stay quiet. I was not yet four years old. I yearned for a doll friend to talk to. But toy stores did not exist during this first Soviet occupation.” In June of 1941, Hitler launched his lightning strike (his blitzkrieg) against the Soviet lands. Lithuania was instantly overrun. Lithuanians had to switch from communist ideology to fascism. The quality of life deteriorated further. The Nazis drained the country dry to support their army, the Wehrmacht. Stores open to Lithuanians were bare. During the next three years of German occupation, Felicia’s parents struggled to provide the necessities for survival. Finding enough food was an immense challenge. Medical care for civilians was minimal. And then the bombings started. “I was forever sick,” says Felicia. “Name a childhood disease: I had it. I came close to dying from a botched diphtheria vaccine. I was always home alone. I yearned for a doll as one yearns for warmth. I learned to read very early just to keep my sanity! When I finally went to school, I had no social skills whatsoever.”

The following photos, while not of Felicia, show how a loving doll can help a child survive the agony of war:

Felicia’s father had an empathetic heart. He feared his child would give up out of sheer misery. In early 1944, sent on an unexpected trip to Germany, he exchanged a chunk of smoked bacon for a perfect little girl doll. “Have you ever longed for something with your whole being, and then, like a miracle, it’s in your hands? I named my doll Laimute, “Little-Luck.” It’s been over 70 years, but I’ll never forget the moment,” says Felicia. “Her image is seared in my heart. Looking online, I’ve identified her as a Rheinische Gummi Schildkrot tortulon doll from the early 1940’s. I found a smaller version of this beloved friend in an antique store.” In her book, Felicia describes the hours she spent with Little-Luck, singing to her and telling her stories of marvelous feasts when hunger gnawed. “She was my safety-valve, I realize that now,” says Felicia. “I could escape the miseries of daily life and live in a land of make-believe over which I had control. I was sure my doll understood me perfectly. She was my best friend and I was no longer lonely.” The tide of war turned, and in 1944 the formerly victorious Nazis were on the run. Soviet planes were bombing the cities. In June, although Felicus had to stay in Vilnius, it was decided that Felicia, with her mother and sister, would seek safety on a farm in the country. Felicia was grief stricken because her mother would not let her take Little-Luck with her, explaining that the rough peasant children might destroy Laimute. “In early July, Father made his way to the farm, revealing that bombs had destroyed our home and everything in it. My precious Little Luck was gone. I mourned that doll as one mourns a real, live friend.” The Soviets continued their advance and the Prekeris family, likewise, was forced to continue to move west. “The next few months were the most difficult of my life. We scavenged and begged our way through the ravaged lands of Prussia and Poland into Germany. The adults were terrified and focused on our survival. My sister was fifteen,

traumatized by tales of Soviet brutality to women. I could have borne the anxiety better had my doll been with me to hear my fears and reassure me that we’d make it.” Felicia turned 8 during this exodus. At one point, in January of 1945 with little food, in extreme cold, and wearing ill-ﬁtting shoes the family set out in 15 degrees below zero temperatures pulling a sled with their few meager belongings. It was desperately hard going, but they were desperate. Along the way, in a derelict, looted farmhouse, under a child’s bed she found her own small miracle: a little girl doll, rumpled but unbroken, wearing a regional costume. Although she could never fully replace Little-Luck in her heart and while her much loved Laimute was prettier, this found doll with real hair and glass eyes, an open mouth with two teeth became her new best friend. She named the doll “Ilse” after her most recent playmate. “Ilse” came at a crucial time to provide solace and companionship. For Felicia, she was like a younger sister with whom to share secrets and protect from fear. “By spring of 1945 we were living on a farmstead ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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A doll similar to Felicia’s “Little Luck”

in Germany. Then On March 24, 1945 the Nazis forcibly removed my father to dig anti-tank trenches far away from Mother, Milda and me. A German army battalion conscripted Mother and Milda to work in their field kitchen. I would have died of misery and loneliness if I had not had Ilse to listen to my worries and heartaches, reminiscences and make-belief.” “The night of the final battle of the war, as my parents, sister and I lay squeezed into a small trench while artillery shells exploded all around, still gives me nightmares. I was eight; I was terrified but I had to comfort Ilse that we would survive. And I started to believe it myself!” The end of the war did not bring peace to Felicia’s family. The Allied forces could not understand why people from Lithuania and the other Soviet-occupied countries did not want to return to their homes. After all, Stalin was a valued ally who had helped win the war. Confined to Displaced Person camps, refugees like Felicia’s family lead anxious lives trying to make Americans understand that communism was not the paradise presented by Soviet propaganda. As the family’s journey continued from one temporary camp to another, fear and bewilderment remained. Finally, after years in camps, and the loss of her doll Ilse, the adults in Felicia’s family were allowed to enter England under work contracts. There were no provisions for children: at age eleven, in 1948, knowing no English, Felicia was placed with foster parents. If they rejected her, Felicia’s family would be forced to return to camp in Germany. “The weight of the responsibility was crushing. With my pocket money, at a local Woolworth store, I bought a small ten-penny composition doll. Something about the calm expression on her face reminded me of Little-Luck. My stress diminished playing with her. I knitted little outfits for her and

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Felicia’s much loved English composition doll purchased at Woolworth’s in 1948. This little doll helped her adjust to her new life in England.

made up stories of adventures where she had to climb trees or ford rivers…with me as guide, of course. I almost destroyed her from exuberant affection. She’s with me still and my family knows that when I die she is to be cremated with me.” In March of 1951 the family ﬁnally received news from America that a sponsor had been found for them. The necessary paperwork was completed, medical tests taken, passports procured, and on January 15, 1952 they set sail from Southampton to their new life in the United States. Fast-forward about 70 years. Felicia’s love for dolls never diminished. Felicia smiles as she recalls sailing across the Atlantic, daydreaming about dolls, and thinking, “In America, I’ll have a thousand dolls if I want them.” And today she does indeed have a colorful collection of well over a thousand dolls from all over the world, dressed in their native costumes. “I am convinced that the dolls of my childhood kept my mental health intact. They meant so much to me: my otherself, my best friend, my little sister. How often I used to tell stories to my dolls! I have outgrown the need for fantasies, but when I look at these dolls, visitors if you will, from foreign countries, they all seem full of stories to tell me. So now it is I who listen.”

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Early Soldier and Police Dolls by Rebekah Kaufman

“First Aid Group,” the only c. WWI Steiff reference to a female doll in uniform, photo from Pfeiffer’s 1892-1943 Steiff Sortiment.

t’s time to give a salute to Steiff’s remarkable and early “men in uniform” dolls. These magnificently constructed soldier and police dolls made their relatively brief appearance in the Steiff line starting in 1903. They are best known for their well tailored and authentic clothing, extraordinary to-scale accessories, and, of course, their perfect posture. Steiff’s uniformed dolls were a significant percentage of the company’s line and business in the early part of the 20th century. All of these dolls had most or all of their clothing integral to their bodies and were five ways jointed; larger examples also had jointed knees. In a span of about 20 years, Steiff produced examples representing German, Scottish, Moroccan, Turkish, Dutch, Russian, American, Belgian, French, Italian, and Austrian armed forces, among others. Well over 100 distinct designs were produced during this time frame; most of these patterns were made in two or three sizes each. In tribute to some countries, including Germany, England, and the United States, Steiff produced dolls at numerous ranks and in various uniform types. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Steiff print ad featuring early and transitional soldier dolls, photo from Ayers and Harrison’s Advertising Art of Steiff Teddy Bears & Playthings.

Steiff print ad featuring soldiers and their Steiff branded footwear, photo from Ayers and Harrison’s Advertising Art of Steiff Teddy Bears & Playthings.

Steiff’s 28 cm Infantryman from 1915–1920, photo from Teddy Dorado.

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Steiff’s soldier and police dolls continue to be collectors’ favorites a century onward from their debut. Let’s take a look at the history behind these dolls, as well as their place in history, to understand why. Although Steiff had been producing a small line of china-headed dolls since 1894, it was not until 1903 that the company began manufacturing all cloth, fully jointed dolls. These early cloth examples were called “Karikaturpuppen” and were introduced at Germany’s Leipzig Spring Fair, which is analogous to the annual Toy Fair tradeshow held in New York City. These dolls were noted for their playful, humorous personalities; exaggerated torso and limb proportions; painted hair and facial features; black shoe button eyes and center seamed faces; and exquisitely hand-tailored clothing made from the finest materials, buttons, and trims. It is interesting to note that Karikaturpuppen were invented by a man - Richard Steiff, the nephew of the company’s founder, Margarete Steiff - and that the earliest Karikaturpuppen were male, with the debut line including white and African American soccer players, as well as policemen and firemen. A year or two later came sportsmen, farmers, and members of the military. Richard was extremely influential at Steiff, and was adamant that Steiff items had a jolly and interactive nature to them. This may help to explain why the company’s soldier and police dolls seemed to have more playful than “militant” personalities and appearances over time. Soldier and police themed Karikaturpuppen dolls played a large role in helping to put Steiff on the map of important and international doll manufacturers at the turn of last century.

Models representing American, English, and French policemen, English soldiers, as well a German sailor, were among the first to be produced on a commercial scale. These early dolls were made in sizes ranging from 35 to 120 cm over time. The smaller examples tended to be well rounded and “plump,” while the larger examples tended to be very long and lanky. The basic doll shape was relatively consistent across models; they were differentiated by their facial details, carefully detailed felt uniforms, and oilcloth footwear, all which matched the color and appearance of their reallife counterparts. For example, Steiff’s American Policeman dolls wore white hats and blue belted uniforms trimmed in red, while their English Policemen wore blue hats and all blue belted uniforms. Although a handful of uniformed Karikaturpuppen dolls appeared in the Steiff catalog through the early 1920’s, the company began transitioning towards dolls with more human proportions starting around 1909. As such, the company’s soldiers and police dolls from that time frame were somewhat of a hybrid of their earlier Karikaturpuppen designs and reallife scale. In keeping with the company’s desire to have these dolls retain their comical and lighthearted nature, examples from this period still featured oversized feet, big bellies, large ears, and rounded heads. However, their bodies and features were far less extreme. By this time, many police and military dolls were starting to appear with extraordinary accessories and detailing, including perfectly scaled hats and helmets, backpacks, rifles, flasks, insignia, and other accoutrements. A good example of a soldier from this transition period is the company’s German “Dragoon” doll. This 28 cm mustached solder was produced in 28 and 35 cm from 1909 through 1918. His suit jacket is navy blue felt trimmed in light blue felt and stitching. His matching hat is also navy blue with light blue, white, and red decoration. His pants are black felt trimmed in red, and his boots are made from black leather with tan felt soles. Unfortunately, his leather belt and ceremonial sword have been lost to time. The company’s soldier and police dolls were updated again around 1915, when new designs featured models with entirely human proportions and “professional” appearances. At this point in history, World War I was raging across Europe and comically proportioned soldiers

Steiff’s 35 cm French Soldier from 1914–1917, photo from Teddy Dorado.

Steiff’s 35 cm Infantryman from 1912–1916, photo from Teddy Dorado.

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Detail shot of white ear tag on Steiff’s 35 cm Infantryman from 1914 through 1921, photo from Author’s collection.

Detail shot of accessories and crown buttons on Steiff’s 35 cm Infantryman from 1914 through 1921, photo from Author’s collection. Steiff’s 35 cm Infantryman from 1914 through 1921, photo from Author’s collection.

Detail shot of Steiff buttons on the soles on Steiff’s 35 cm Infantryman from 1914 through 1921, photo from Author’s collection. 36

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were seen as disrespectful to the real fighters in the trenches. This being the case, Steiff’s doll designers were instructed to remove all “humorous” and caricatured aspects from the company’s police and soldier dolls. As a result of this directive, the company’s military dolls from 1915 onward were handsome, serious, and professional even aspirational, in a way. An outstanding example of Steiff’s World War I era doll is the company’s 35 cm Infantryman doll. He was produced in 28, 35, and 50 cm from 1914 through 1921. He wears an olive green uniform trimmed in red felt and a matching red cap. His boots are made from oilcloth and have leather soles, decorated with thirteen tiny long trailing “F” Steiff buttons on each. His soldier-specific accessories include a wide leather belt with a brass buckle, a scabbard, sword, and a red and white ornamental tassel. In addition to the Steiff branding on his footwear, this Infantryman doll retains his Steiff ear button and paper ear tag, the two Steiff IDs used on these dolls from 1905 onward. His white linen tag reads, “Steiff Original Geschutzt, Inf. 35T, Germany Importe d’Allemagne.” The words roughly translate to “Steiff Original Patented Design Made In Germany,” while Inf. 35T refers to the article number and size of the doll in cm. Steiff’s police and military dolls were popular and favorite themes for the company’s advertising and displays starting around 1910. They were often used to bring department store window displays to life; their vignettes, which were all designed and manufactured by Steiff in Germany, included lighthearted scenes from the officer’s mess hall, military parades and exercises, target practice, and guard boxes, among others. These police and military dolls were also used to illustrate advertising postcards as well as print advertisements. An irresistible albeit somewhat risqué print ad from around 1912 features an Infantryman stealing a kiss from a lady friend in the shadows of his sentry box - while his Lieutenant and a Fox Terrier dog watch, with disapproval - or perhaps jealousy!

Detail shot of Steiff’s 28 cm Dragoon from 1909 through 1918, photo from Author’s collection. Steiff’s 28 cm Infantryman from 1914 through 1921; his authentic Iron Cross dated 1914 is not original to the doll, most likely it was placed there by his ﬁrst owner in honor of a loved one who fought in WWI, photo from Author’s collection. Steiff’s 28 cm Dragoon from 1909 through 1918, photo from Author’s collection.

It is interesting to note that there does not appear to be any record documenting Steiff’s production of a female police or soldier type doll. This is not unexpected as women were not on the front lines during times of conflict at the turn of last century. They instead played supporting roles - which for the most part did not require uniforms. Steiff’s only woman doll in the 19-teens that appears to have anything to do with military service is a 35 cm nurse that was produced in 1915 through 1918 as part of a four part “First Aid Group.” The nurse was dressed in a period Red Cross uniform, including a white apron, cap, and logo’ed armband. The other items in this set included a 35 cm Red Cross field medic doll, a 22 cm Red Cross felt dog on wheels, and a 50 cm long stretcher. Steiff’s production of police and soldier-themed dolls, as well as most of the items in their product line, was greatly impacted by raw material limitations and restrictions brought on by World War I. Felt and other woolen, high quality materials were in short supply and allocated towards war material manufacturing. As such, Steiff’s production of these dolls slowed significantly in 1917 and 1918. Once the war was over, the public had a very limited appetite for military inspired dolls, and they all but disappeared from the line a few years later. The company filled this void in the 1920’s by investing its doll design and manufacturing efforts in a series of sweet and innocent children dolls, dressed animal and bear dolls, popular cartoon inspired dolls, and other happy go lucky novelties.

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Children’s Transferware Dishes By Lynn Murray

These French play dishes often have cartoon transfers of Commedia del Arte ﬁgures, animals and children. They are unmarked but most often attributed to Keller & Guerin, one of the faienceries in the Luneville region of France, circa 1890. The pieces in the illustration range in size from 1.5-inches to 4-inches tall.

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s with so many who collect dolls, some children’s dishes had found their way into my collection, usually given by generous relatives and friends who thought they would make a lovely adjunct to the doll collection. Sadly, I never felt an afﬁnity for these sweet transfers of sunbonnet babies or Kewpies, Brownies or pink rose buds. However, from the ﬁrst time I saw a transferware plate with a doll on it, I was on a new quest. These were plates and dishes that were contemporary with the dolls in my collection. Since early Staffordshire children’s plates were seldom seen in my local environs, the pursuit for them became a wonderful part of my travels whenever we were able to be in the UK.

This green transferware 2-inch cup and saucer shows three ladies at a tea table. The motto encircling the transfer says “LADIES ALL I PRAY MAKE FREE. AND TELL ME HOW YOU LIKE YOUR TEA.” This was a code or cypher for women entering into a discussion of women’s suffrage. Marked in a scroll “W.C.&C.” By Thomas Fell & Co. of Newcastle, circa 1850.

In the 18th Century there were more than twenty potteries in Staffordshire, England. Ceramics could be produced in the area because of the availability of clay, salt, lead and of course, coal. By the 19th Century, the Staffordshire Potteries region encompassed the industrial Midlands towns of Burslem, Hanley, Fenton, Longton, Stoke, Tunstall, which now make up Stokeon-Trent. There were hundreds of companies producing both industrial items and decorative items, including tableware and children’s dishes. Children’s dishes were apparently thought of as insignificant in the overall production as very few, if any, records were kept on production, sales or export. Occasionally children’s dishes were marked with the same recognizable mark as regular tableware, but more often they can only be dated and attributed by the material, color, transferware pattern or sometimes the shape. Developed in Staffordshire in 1760, the transferware technique allowed potteries to produce a more rapid rate than those who continued to hand paint every piece, like Spode or Wedgewood. The technique is similar to printing on ceramics. The pattern is first transferred from an engraved and inked copper plate to a sheet of paper. The paper is then applied to the unfired clay, either earthenware or bone china, which absorbs the ink. The paper is then removed and the clay is glazed and fired. Within forty years, French and German potteries began producing children’s dishes with transferware patterns.

These rare double alphabet plates were an especially exciting ﬁnd for a doll collector. Circa 1880, from Staffordshire, the larger plate has a transfer in a rare cherry red surrounded by the alphabet in sign language. The edge of plate has the letters of the alphabet. ABC plates were given as gifts to be used for teaching in the nursery. The plates are marked: RN 426673//H. Aynsley & Co//Longton ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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A set of five Staffordshire plates telling the story of Red Riding Hood. The transfers are crisp and clear, printed in black, then painted in five-color polychrome hand painting, a process called clobbering. In this case shades of cinnamon brown, green, yellow, red and cobalt blue were used. Unmarked, circa 1860. The figurine of Red Riding Hood and the wolf is also Staffordshire, circa 1860.

Collecting dishes, I very quickly learned that complete sets were both rare and very expensive. Not only that, storage and display rapidly became a challenge! Then came the realization that what truly made my heart sing was ﬁnding a rare color, a transfer I had never seen previously or a piece with an unusual shape or feature. Thus, the collection evolved and continued to grow, but at a more manageable speed. 40

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This Staffordshire plate is from a series called Flowers That Never Fade, circa 1830. In this case, the rarely seen mulberry transfer of two adults and two children is surrounded by the poetic moral: “FLOWERS THAT NEVER FADE. POLITENESS. If little boys and girls were wise, They’d always be polite; For sweet behavior in a child, Is a delightful sight.”

This very rare ABC nursery plate, circa 1890, depicts Father Christmas sitting on top of the world handing out gifts to the children who are holding hands around the globe. The alphabet is hand pressed into the edge of the plate. The transfer is in a deep teal green, its workmanship somewhat haphazard owing to the fact that these plates were made as children’s gifts and considered almost disposable. It is for this reason that they are so rarely found. The plate is marked C. A. & Sons//England for Charles Allerton & Sons, a Staffordshire pottery best known for their Little Mae series of children’s play dishes.

Part of Victorian upbringing was hearing never ending morals repeated by Nannies and nursemaids. This rather grim ABC nursery plate has a crisp transfer of green showing two men seated in the yard, one drinking ale and the other sleeping, having played a game of boules. A third man stands in the doorway smoking a pipe. The transfer is surrounded by the maxim: “DOST THOU LOVE LIFE? THEN DO NOT SQUANDER TIME. THERE WILL BE SLEEPING ENOUGH IN THE GRAVE.” Unmarked Staffordshire, circa 1840.

This French transferware plate is made with greater attention to detail and design than some from Staffordshire. The transfer is crisp and detailed showing a child with her doll seated in the garden. The border design is elaborate with feather ﬂourishes, birds and ﬂowers. At the top of the transfer in small letters it says “La Poupée No. 7,” indicating that it is a plate from a series. Unmarked, French, circa 1840.

Like dolls, there are trends in popularity with children’s dishes. Initially, we all seem to acquire an AM 390, a Bye-lo and a few Heubach-Koppelsdorf dolls. They keep us happy until we discover character children, French bébés, early cloth or wax or woodens. It is similar with transferware dishes. The ﬁrst set of blue and white, blue onion, or ﬂow blue is ever so exciting and lovely to display in ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Three Staffordshire plates measuring 4-inches in diameter. These were once parts of dinnerware sets made with the same attention to detail that was given to the full sized dinnerware. They all have ﬁnely detailed transfers and elaborate borders. Unmarked, circa 1840. The penny has been included to give a size reference.

a country kitchen. Blue and white is the most popular and frequently found color combination. Less often seen is red, green, brown or black. Rarely found is pink or mulberry and almost never found is orange. There are no price guides, thank goodness. Every piece must be judged by its subject matter, quality of transfer, condition for age, color and shape. Only a handful of full-time dealers based in England and the Northeast US have the experience to accurately assess the value of children’s transferware dishes. There are a few books that are valuable as reference and identiﬁcation guides: 200 Years of Playtime Pottery & Porcelain by Lorraine Punchard; Schiffer Publishing, Atglen, PA; 2003 Child’s Play by Lorraine Punchard Punchard; Bloomington, MN

1982 English Toy China by Doris Lechter; Antique Publications, Marietta, Ohio; 1989

Transferware in shades of mulberry or purple are relatively scarce. When the color is combined with a popular subject and ﬁne workmanship, the piece becomes very desirable. Here we have four plates with the popular theme, children and dogs. All unmarked, later half of the 19th Century. 42

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Understanding Miniature British Pottery and Porcelain by Maurice and Evelyn Milbourn; Barron Publishing, Woodbridge, Suffolk; 1983

This black and white transferware plate is titled “JANVIER” and No.1, which makes me think it is part of a series of twelve. The ﬁrst representing January, shows Papa arriving home and presenting the children with their new year presents, as was the custom in 19th Century France. It is well marked with a stamp and an impressed mark for T.M. & CIE, Grigny, Rhone, France. (Tardy, Motte & Cie.)

“OUR EARLY DAYS – KEEPING SCHOOL” surrounds the charming and well-executed transfer on this Middlesex Pottery plate. The child, seated in a chair, is teaching the alphabet to her assembled dolls, circa 1830. The plate has a pressed relief border of ﬂowers.

Made by C. Allerton & Sons, Staffordshire, circa 1890, these pieces are from a complete tea set called “Punch.” The set features the characters of Punch, Judy and baby, and a fanciful pipe-smoking frog. The cups also have a lady frog wearing a bonnet and sipping a cup of tea.

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by Susan Milmore

o many private museums devoted to antique dolls and toys have closed in the past ten years. Some of them were well known and loved for decades while others seem to have come and gone in a relatively short span of years. When they close and their contents go to auction, those museums that endured for many years and endowed their visitors with many happy memories tend to attract prospective bidders who hope to bring home not only a lovely doll or dollhouse, but also a keepsake with a connection to a special place. So when the contents of the widely-known and well-loved Mary Merritt Doll Museum went to auction ten years ago, I was one of many admirers with that same desire to bring home a little piece of memorabilia. Well, not such a little piece: I wanted a dollhouse. Because I had the privilege of working on the auction catalogue, I had ample opportunity to thoroughly examine all the dollhouses well before the sale. I knew the truly rare dollhouses in the collection would go to collectors with far larger purses than mine, so I never pinned my hopes to those I was so relieved when the hinged front panels of the house were found while the catalogue was being prepared. Half the cornice over the door was missing and one of the family’s grandsons replaced it before the auction. The panels have shrunk over time and no longer quite meet in the middle. The painted brickwork is – let’s face it – primitive, yet has all the charm of a true Victorian plaything. The room layout could not be simpler and while it would be nice if there were a staircase hall, the house would have been almost unmanageably large with one. The upper rooms have shortened back walls reflecting the contour of the roof line. In the museum, bulky light fixtures with exposed wiring were very intrusive and the house is much improved without them. At 24 inches, the house is uncommonly deep and it’s sometimes a bit awkward reaching all the way into the back of each room.

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The parlor had been papered with faux damask wallpaper featuring a highly reflective surface, and the carpet was a striped satin patchwork that was stained and dirty. I replaced that carpet with another upholstery fabric with more subtle coloring and texture, and on the walls, I pasted the delicate hand-printed paper I purchased in Florence. It is far lighter in weight than regular wallpaper and thus was difficult to work with, but it projects just enough elegance to add a little formality to the family’s parlor. I dressed the window with antique lace curtains and a pelmet from a discarded wall panel at the museum and added the ormolu cornice.

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rare 18th century English baby houses or the amazing Hope Villa that ended up selling for $225,000. But I kept my fingers crossed about a rather plain English house that was so unassuming I hoped it would escape the notice of anyone else. I ended up bidding against only one other person and won the day well within my own modest budget. Since it came home with me, I have always referred to it as my Merritt house and because the scale of the house is a bit larger than the typical 1:12 ratio, it has taken me a long time to find the right pieces to furnish it. I did get one lot of early Victorian English chairs at the same auction but other pieces came in fits and starts over time. One of the reasons I had expected it to be one of the less costly dollhouses in the sale was because it has been substantially re-decorated by Mary Merritt before she put it on display. The walls had been papered with 1950’s and ‘60’s era wallpaper remnants and shiny wrapping papers while the floors were covered

At the auction, there was strong competition for English dollhouse furniture, both on the telephones and on the floor. I bid but failed to win several lots and was delighted when I finally won this set of chairs towards the end of the auction. They are perfectly scaled for this house and provide enough Englishness to offset the commercial German furnishings that currently predominate in the parlor.

Well over 20 years ago, I bought this unique miniature oil painting of a punter on the Cherwell in front of Oxford’s Magdalen College. While it does not possess great age, I love the subject matter and felt that was enough to earn its place over the piano in my Merritt house. Among the unusual artwork in the house is this pair of shallow shadow box prints of uncertain origin. While Liza Antrim’s spectacular Swann House features a dozen of similar pictures, I am quite happy with just two of them.

with old upholstery fabrics with an equally unpleasant sheen to them – even in the kitchen! When the house was displayed fully furnished, these defects may have gone unnoticed, but emptied of its contents, the flaws were exposed and the house looked unattractive and a bit dowdy. Yet with two original Evans & Cartwright tin fireplace inserts, I was inspired by the potential of the house. In the museum, the hinged front panels had been removed and stored elsewhere. Fortunately, a member of the family found them in storage and matched them up to the correct house before the auction. I think the painted brick façade possesses a simple and straightforward dignity completely sympathetic to the otherwise plain four-room structure. And since the inappropriate wallpapers and carpets were obviously later replacements, I felt no guilt removing them when I was ready to give the house a refreshed interior. In many ways, I was presented with a blank canvas once the house had been stripped of its mid-20th century improvements.

A small faux-grained German bookcase houses part of my collection of antique leather-bound miniature books. Most are English with one or two in French and some date to the first decade of the 19th century. The tiny portraits on ivory came from Carolyn Sunstein. I love the Gothic frame around the gentleman’s portrait. Antique DOLL Collector

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When it was displayed in the museum, the bedroom contained two beds and the room is certainly spacious enough to accommodate more than one. The taller four-poster came from the shop at the museum shortly after it closed and the Victorian walnut bed in the foreground was purchased at auction many years ago with the invalid china head doll in it. I made the patchwork quilts from antique fabric. The wallpaper is from an antique roll of paper purchased on the internet from Hannah’s Treasures and the gold velvet carpet was fashioned from a pair of faded old velvet draperies I bought at a car boot sale in Birmingham sixteen years ago. The lace curtains are from Merritt’s while the yellow silk valance was made from a 1920’s blouse given to me by an elderly great-aunt.

The bedroom features a beautiful English washstand and matching chest of drawers that were formerly in one of Vivien Greene’s dollhouses, Quantock Oak. They passed through Bonham’s and Theriaults before they were purchased by the dealer who sold them to me. I’m a huge fan of those prominent drawer knobs, and the Evans & Cartwright dressing mirror.

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I waited a long time for the right dollhouse for the miniature sampler. It was always just a little too big and out of scale for my 1:12 dolls’ houses but works so nicely in this one. The Greenaway style print came from my great-grandmother’s huge leather-bound scrapbook and the little Bible verses are framed with gold thread wrapped around pretty pins, just as I found them. I’ve never seen these anywhere else.

Like other collectors who restore their own antique dollhouses, I maintain a small cache of antique and vintage wallpapers and other materials that I have collected over the years just waiting for the right house to come along. And when I decided to replace the wallpapers in this house, I endeavored to keep a lighter palette on the walls to brighten the rooms. When it was displayed in the museum, the house had been wired with very hot (and dangerous) Christmas tree lighting that was quite intrusive. I removed it right away and decided to keep the house closer to its original state and not replace the lighting, so it was important to visually “open” the rooms using papers with white or cream backgrounds. I ended up using an antique paper from an internet source, another paper I found at a car boot sale in Worcestershire and a slightly opulent handprinted paper I bought in Florence. Since I found

These 8” tall papier mache ladies were purchased as a pair at the auction and have lived in this house since it came home with me. The antique dome-lid trunk is a folky German piece that I use as a blanket chest and resembles one in the 1838 Brett House at The Museum of the City of New York. Antique DOLL Collector

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The most formal room in the house, the dining room had been papered with a silvery flocked paper that never looked right to me, so I used this nicely scaled paper I found at a car boot sale in England. The patterned draperies were made from remnants of fullsized antique linen curtains I bought at an auction for my own dining room. There were five panels and I only needed four; the fifth yielded enough leftovers for a project like this. The fruitwood cupboard on the back wall was purchased from Merritt Antiques several years after the auction and I’ve filled it with antique treenware. Below: Among my favorite items in this house is this miniature embroidery I purchased for very little money on ebay a few years ago. It came in a gaudy plastic frame but fits perfectly in this much more appropriate old brass daguerreotype frame. The lady’s portrait on ivory is displayed in the daguerreotype case I found it in at a local auction house.

This 9” papier mache lady is dressed in her original plaid silk gown. On the table beside her is a miniature tortoiseshell box that I use as a tea caddy in the dining room.

a painted wall when I removed the wrapping paper in the kitchen, I left that room without paper and painted the other walls to match the original dark cream color that is appropriate for an early Victorian kitchen. I did make a conscious effort to keep or re-use some of the materials that came with the house to maintain that connection to its museum heritage. I retained the subtly patterned carpet in the dining room while placing a smaller rug under the table, and I left the painted trim colors in that room and in the parlor. The carpets that had been installed by Mary Merritt had been affixed to the floors with carpet tacks laboriously covered with creamcolored silk – I saved all the tacks and re-used them in several areas. 50

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I neglected to take “before” photos of the rest of the house, but I include this picture of the kitchen taken after I removed the wrapping paper and carpet because it shows the shadow of the original fireplace surround. I knew the green surround was not original as it lacked the depth and detail of the others in the house, so when I saw the original outline, I pried off the later trim and made a new surround to match the outline. The unattractive green paint on the window trim and baseboards was quickly painted over, but not until I pried off the baseboards and re-contoured them to add detail. Inspired by the paint colors of the kitchen in Downton Abbey, I chose a fawn color to repaint the trim and the new fireplace surround.

Although I did not paste replacement wallpaper on the walls or re-carpet the floor, the kitchen still took the most time of all the rooms to redecorate. Once the old paper and carpet was removed, I had to use a little bit of chemical stripper to remove some later paint smears on the upper area of the wall and on the floor and after cleaning, I buffed the floor with Butcher’s Wax. The wonderful Evans & Cartwright kitchen range takes pride of place beneath the taller replacement mantel decorated with an antique Staffordshire meat platter.

Other items in the house that have a connection to the museum are the taller bed that Marge Darrah sold me while I was working on the catalogue, and the draperies in the parlor that came from a museum display case that was discarded in the back of the museum after the auction. People who remember the museum may recall that the eastern wall was filled with roomboxes that had been built to display “orphan” furniture. These displays were dismantled after the sale and discarded. I rescued some walls that had curtains and drapes that had been made by Mary Merritt and over the past ten years have found new homes for them. Three of the papier mache dolls were also purchased at the museum’s auction. The museum described the house as being 18th century, but there was never anything to support such an early attribution, particularly as the fireplaces appeared to be built to fit the Evans & Cartwright Victorian tin inserts. With its shallow pitched roof and rather plain façade, an early to mid-nineteenth century origin is far more likely and I have tried to find furnishings appropriate to that period – an endeavor that is still in progress. I particularly made an effort to avoid a lot of recognizable German ormolu and

I initially furnished this room with a lot of German furniture because it is so hard to find English kitchen pieces, particularly in this larger scale. But I was dissatisfied and so I recently made my own furniture for this room. With the exception of the wall shelves and drying rack, I made all the furniture in the kitchen using old cigar box wood. The open dresser and sink units were left unfinished, I stained and varnished the tables and I painted the large dresser on the left the same fawn color as the woodwork. Several different patterns decorate the treenware that fills the dressers. Antique DOLL Collector

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15” Sonnenberg. Bulging blue pw eyes. Brunette HH wig. Pierced ears with bl. crystal earrings. Blue cotton dress with full slip, reg slip and pantaloons. Lace socks and antique shoes. Sweet expression. $ 2,250.

7” Simon and Halbig all bisque. Swivel neck. Small fleck at rt. stringing hole. Blonde HH wig. Orig. crocheted dress and slip. Blue over the knee stockings. Professional repair of lt. thumb. 5 strap bootines. Bow on toe box. Special price $ 1,700. THIS DOLL IS TOO CUTE FOR WORDS.

A very pretty treenware tea set was saved from another house and is better scaled to this one. The two covered saucepans are English and were purchased from the former head of Christie’s toy department, Daniel Agnew. The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of copper molds and pots and pans but I especially like these very English pots.

14 “ All original Gerbruder Heubach. Pale bisque. BL. glass eyes. Open/closed mouth. with molded upper teeth and tongue. Blonde mohair with braids curled at side of head. Excellent body finish. Br./Blk. German saddle shoes. $ 2,200

4” Hertel and Schwab. Prize Baby. Has rare paper label on chest. Wears organdy slip at empire and pink ribbon around. Blonde mohair wig. Br. glass eyes. pouty mouth. A DARLING. $ 450.

Items of luxury for the deal of taking a long bath. Very popular in the Victorian era. $ 80.

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The tin sink is an antique piece with a chained stopper that fits perfectly within the drainpipe. I made the little stand on which it sits, and made a wall-mounted cistern connected by brass piping to an old German cast metal faucet, attached to the rear wall.

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Boulle furnishings and tried to find earlier German and English pieces. As much as possible, I have attempted to find unique and unusual items with an emphasis on antique artwork and embroidery. As early English furnishings are not so easy to find on this side of the pond, I’ve made some things myself that look more pleasing to my eye than later German furniture would in this house. It’s just a matter of personal preference and I expect that this house and its contents will continue to evolve over time as I find better things. But for now, I am happy with the way it all looks together. I do wonder how the other houses from the museum collection look in their new homes today…

Traveling in Spain with TLC Doll Tours by Donna C Kaonis

Salamanca’s Roman bridge dating to the 1st century AD.

The extraordinary facade of Casa Lis, the art nouveau/art deco museum in Salamanca.

The Guggenheim Museum in Bilboa, designed by Frank Gehry. (Internet photo)

Segovia’s Roman Aquaduct. (Internet photo)

he recent TLC doll tour offered tour members something different…Spain. Not known for its doll museums, we nonetheless found ample treasures, all the while enjoying perfectly spectacular weather. Salamanca, an ancient Celtic city, our first stop and one I was eager to return to, is home to one of the oldest university’s in Europe. From the first century AD Roman bridge, one can see magnificent views of the historic old city. Casa Lis, a relatively modern structure for Salamanca, was originally a mansion and since the early 1980’s, a museum devoted to art nouveau and art déco. Its facade of iron and stained glass is breathtaking. Casa Lis houses some four hundred dolls, and although some have experienced an unfortunate 1950’s style restoration of clothing and wigs, the dolls themselves are fine French and German bisque. Collections encompassing glass, jewelry, bronzes, paintings, decorative sculptures and furniture showcase the work of the leading artists of the period. Unfortunately photos inside the museum are strictly forbidden, but its exterior hints of the art nouveau treasures inside. Next stop, the Basque town of San Sebastian where we enjoyed a relaxing afternoon exploring its famous beach, Playa las Conchas. The following morning we traveled to the Balenciaga Museum, a tribute to the famous Spanish couturier, Cristobal Balenciaga, a formidable influence on women’s clothing during the mid-20th century. There was still time to take in the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and although many of us were not fans of modern art, we could not fail to be impressed by the architecture of Frank Gehry. It has frequently been cited as one of the most important structures created since 1980. Segovia, another of Spain’s World Heritage Sites, is known for its incredible Roman aqueduct dating from the late first century AD. Words and pictures cannot do justice to this structure, with its enormous granite blocks held together without mortar. Those Romans built to last! Isabella I, who financed Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the new world, was crowned Queen of Castile in Segovia’s church of San Miguel. We spent four days in Madrid, the capital since 1561, a city whose power and splendor during the 16th and 17th centuries has not diminished in the passing years. Truly a world-class city, we toured the Royal Palace, with over 3400 rooms, the largest in Europe. The Prado Museum, considered one of the greatest art galleries in Europe, occupied the better part of an entire day. For most of us our favorite painting was Las Meniñas by Diego Antique DOLL Collector

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Some lovely chinas at the Museo de Romanticismo The Museo de Romanticismo in Madrid featured several portraits of idyllic life during the 19th century.

Velasquez, showing Princess Margarita and her ladies in waiting. Velazquez, the leading artist of the Spanish Golden Age, included himself in the painting, working at large easel. For a look into how the well-to-do-Spanish lived in Madrid, the Museo de Romanticismo, a former private mansion was a delight, filled with furniture, paintings, toys, dolls, fans, jewelry and decorative arts, even an empirestyle toilet fit for a king! The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, with its exemplary collection of European paintings spanning eight centuries, also had a special exhibit of paintings from America’s Wyeth family, including many from their personal collection. Before leaving the beautiful city of Madrid, we also visited the Museo del Traje, the Costume Museum, a perfect fit for doll lovers, as their collection spanned the 16th to the 20th centuries. Several of us took the time to visit gorgeous Retiro Park, located near the Prado in the heart of the city. Spectacular rose gardens, a peaceful lake and the Crystal Palace are an oasis of calm in this bustling city. That afternoon we departed for the Parador de Cuenca, located at the top of the Huécar Gorge, a lovely former monastery now a beautiful hotel. On our way to Barcelona we had time to visit the Museo Lladro, where we experienced their artists demonstrating painstaking techniques. Sports facilities, including a large swimming pool and spacious gardens, make it an impressive place to work! It was where we took a group photo, all of us wearing umbrella hats! What to say about Barcelona… a truly exquisite city, one that is also very busy with a constant influx of cruise ships and vibrant street life. The many collections of sculptor Frederick Marès are celebrated in the eclectic museum bearing his name. Besides an important collection of sculpture, a fascinating mix of bourgeois items used by men and women during the 19th century: jewelry, fans, snuff boxes, beaded purses, gloves, keys, hair combs, pipes, dolls and toys captured our attention. It is located in the Gothic Quarter which is a fascinating area for shopping with its meandering streets opening onto small squares. Of course Barcelona is renowned for the work of Antoni Gaudi, an architect like none other whose buildings are more 54

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Visitors enjoy renting a boat at Retiro Park’s lake. (Internet photo)

Wearing our umbrella hats at the Museo Lladró. There is always one non-conformist!

Part of the enormous rose garden at Retiro Park in Madrid. Case Batló in Barcelona, one of Gaudi’s amazing designs.

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The Museu del Disseny in Barcelona displayed fashions as early as 1550.

akin to sculptures than buildings. The famous cathedral Sagrada Familia, Casa Batló, the astonishing dragon-roofed house, and Park Guell were personal favorites. We were nearing the end of our trip, but still to come was the the Museu del Disseny with a spectacular fashion exhibit from 1550 to current times. On our final day we traveled to Figueres, the home town of Salvador Dali and the site of the Dali museum, housing the paintings and personal collection of this visionary and imaginative artist. At the Museu de Joguet, we enjoyed a nice mix of toys and dolls including an impressive display of 1940’s Spanish made Marquita Perez dolls. It was time to bid Spain farewell… Hasta la próxima

Part of a nice display of dolls, c. 1939, by the Spanish company Marin. Museu de Joguet.

An early wooden at the the Museu Frederick Marès in Barcelona. One of several Marquita Perez dolls at the Museu de Joguet.

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R. John Wrights Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, offered by Phi May. email: dollmanofog@aol.com

Marion Maus, email: mmausantiques@gmail.com

Margarete Kincaid, email: Margaret.kincaid@gmail.com

Gaithersburg, MD June Doll Show

e recently attended the Gaithersburg, MD doll show, the longest running retail doll show in the United States, where a bustling crowd attested to what we believe in: touch, feel and talk is the best way to buy a doll. Attendees can always look forward to something extra, this time, a lively discussion on sharing and enjoying our dolls. Here’s a look at some of the show highlights. We’ve provided email addresses for your shopping pleasure. The next show, always an eagerly anticipated event and the premiere east coast show, is December 3 and 4.

25” Motchmann, $2400, email: KathyFabrizi@gmail.com

Room boxes, full size cabinets and custom dollhouse furniture handcrafted by Patrick Kearney, email pat_kearney1@verizon.net

A lovely c. 1740 wooden, $12,000. Jackie Allington, email: nickandjackie@ gmail.com

Nancy McCray, email: nlmccray@q.com

Fritz’s Antique Dolls, email: fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

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Celluloid autoperipatetikos walking doll, Tory Beth Radwick, Torrington, CT

Tete Jumeau Paris Bebe, marked shoes, $3,000, Roxanne LeMay Morison, email: ford1964@erols.com

Jumeau mechanical, $4200, Ann Lloyd, email: alloyddolls@gmail.com

Gibson Girl, $1850, Nancy McGlammery, email: mcpelton@aol.com

In Memory of David Frohlich

It is with a very heavy heart that I share the news of the untimely passing of my cherished husband, David. Thank you all for your support, the outpouring of condolences and being the wonderful and cherished friends you all are to us. We want to assure all of you that we remain committed to Dollspart and the wonderful doll community that we are so proud to be a part of. With love and thanks, Barbara

www.dollspart.com 1-800-336-3655

Rabery, an FG French fashion, FG scroll and a Henri Alexandre Phenix Bebe offered by Brigid McHugh Jones, email: mchughsdollstoys@aol.com Dorianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Doll Room, email: doriansbebes@aol.com

K * R 117, $3850 and Bebe Francais, $5200, Becky and Andy Ourant, email: ourant@ptd.net

Kamkins with original homemade outfits. Joy Harrington, email: litredhse@aol.com

Shari McMasters, email: sharimcmasters@gmail.com

Val Star, email: valstarantiques@earthlink.net

Peggye Tombro, email: ptrombro@gmail.com

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The Northern Ohio Doll & Bear Show August 21st

or over 35 years the Northern Ohio Doll & Bear Show has been held twice a year offering a fine array of antique and vintage collectable dolls as well as modern and artists dolls for your enjoyment and consideration. Pictures from our February show represent just a sampling ofÂ the treasures you will find. Our last show was held on February 28th, 2016. Unseasonably warm weather, near 60 degrees, provided the perfect atmosphere as doll enthusiasts traveled to the show. Our upcoming show is scheduled for August 21, 2016. It promises better weather and a even more dealers with a greater selection dolls to choose from. Shari McMasters is on hand to offer her expertise giving appraisals and restringing dolls. The show is conveniently located at the Holiday Inn in Strongsville, Ohio just minutes from the Cleveland Hopkins Airport with easy interstate access and many options for dinning and shopping. Our patrons can expect some of the finest dealers in the country with a wonderful assortment of dolls, door prizes, doll stringingÂ and professional appraisals. Hope to see you there!

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11-1/2” Simon Halbig Santa mold 1248. They don’t come any better than this spectacular girl. Perfect bisque and coloring, dimpled chin, mohair lashes still intact, untouched fully jointed original body, along with her factory original clothes! $1150.

Lenci dolls, $295 each. We’re back from the UFDC convention with lots of interesting doll merchandise!

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20” Very SWEET J.N.Steiner French Bebe in in Pretty Silk Dress, great shape $3300 19” Pouty Kestner on Schmitt Type Orig Body, All antique $3600 11” Gorgeous Smiling Bru Poupee with Trunk & Trousseau $8900 22” E J Jumeau is All Antique with Signed Jumeau Shoes-Great Condition! $8200 18” Tete Jumeau w/blue paperweight eyes (Hidden Hairline)—So Precious $2550 718-859-0901 email: Libradolls@aol.com MEMBER: UFDC

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Jumeau Automaton

18” including base, blonde mohair wig, blue paperweight eyes, perfect bisque and it works--head moves and arms go up and down, music. $4900. Call 215-794-8164 or email alloyddolls@gmail.com.

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In Our Memories

Estelle Dallas Rose Lawson Johnston 1928 - 2016

by Florence Theriault

hether it was her striking red hair or the magnetism of her ever-questing mind, Estelle Johnston stood front and center in the doll world for more than half a century. This magnitude of mind was matched by a desire to share her hardsought knowledge, culminating in numerous important articles published in doll journals. Yet most who only knew her through the narrow lens of the doll world stopped short of knowing these other facts about her. She loved ice dancing, but when her knees insisted she that she stop, she learned to fly a Cessna single engine aircraft. In the 1950s, a new bride, she traveled all over Europe on a motorcycle with her husband. She was an avid ice hockey fan, loved to make high speed drives up and down the East Coast, and there were few good detective novels that did not pass through her hands. She was wickedly and joyfully fun. Born in 1929 in Montreal (her father was Canadian, her mother from Philadelphia) she was orphaned at an early age and moved to Massachusetts to be raised by an aunt. Educated at Milton Academy and Bryn Mawr College from which she graduated in 1950, she was married to Jon Johnston for 57 years, living for many of those years in her Hawthornian style manse atop a forested hill in Atlanta that was filled with art and books and dolls. She raised three children and had five grandchildren. And she loved dogs, most recently Petunia, her Jack Russell terrier. Her daughter, Hilaire, recollects “she made beautiful bounteous homes, full of visual richness and childhood magic. [Gradually] her interest in history - of the world and art and fashion - coalesced into a deep and abiding fascination with 18th and 19th century dolls”. In 2013, Estelle Johnston fulfilled a lifelong dream to live in a home overlooking the Pacific Ocean coastline. Selling her Atlanta manse and auctioning half of her beloved doll collection, she packed up the rest and trekked, lock, stock and barrel, to Sea Ranch in Northern California where she spent her final years. Her daughter notes “Though it took most of her life to get there, her move to her own house in Sea Ranch was the apotheosis of living her life on her terms.”

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16-inch-Jumeau marked E 7 J with stamped body, wearing antique clothing and shoes, brought $5,750 at Withington’s June auction. withingtonauction.com

his delightful quartet was part of an original Steiff village band produced from 1911-1913. With their Steiff ID’s the group sold for $6,710 during Morphy’s three-day summer auction held June 24-26. www.morphyauctions.com

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Calendar of Events

Send in your Free Calendar Listing to: Antique Doll Collector, c/o Calendar, P.O. Box 239, Northport, New York 11768 or Email: adcsubs@gmail.com.

If you plan on attending a show, please call the number to verify the date and location as they may change.

Ongoing

28 N. Mankato, MN. Doll Show. Best Western. Lady Slipper Doll Club. Carolyn. 952‑873‑4489. 31 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Antique Doll Auction. Theriault’s. 800‑638‑0422. www.theriaults.com.

4 /16‑10/9. Switzerland. Advertising Signs Special Exhibit. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. www.swmb.museum.

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AUGUST

1‑5 Orlando, FL. Dolls Show. International Palms Resort. National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831‑438‑5349. NatlDoll@aol.com. www.nationaldollfestival.com. 3‑7 Austin, TX. Ball Joint Doll Convention. Sherri Rhein. 512‑414‑3793. 4‑5 Newark, OH. Doll Auction. McMasters Harris. Mark Harris. 800‑842‑3526. mark@mcmastersharris.com. 10 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Antique Doll Auction. Theriault’s. 800‑638‑0422. www.theriaults.com. 13 Huntsville, AL. Doll Show. Jaycees Building. Twickenham Doll Club. Sonya Heim. 256‑585‑5436. Twickenhamdollclub.webs.com. 13 Nashua, NH. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Rainbow Bazaar. Cindy Amburgey. 978‑857‑9576. 13 Oklahoma City, OK. Doll Show. Spencer’s Event Center. Porcelain Dollmakers Business Association of Oklahoma. Jody Cook. 405‑769‑4567. 14 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sherri Gore. 310‑386‑4211. 14 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Doll & Bear Show. Hilton Hasbrouck Hotel. JMK SHOWS. Jesse Kohler. 352‑527‑6666. www.jmkshows.com. 17 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Doll Auction. Theriault’s. 800‑638‑0422. www.theriaults.com. 17‑19 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. www.withingtonauction.com. withington@ conknet.com. 603‑888‑1551. 603‑478‑3232. 18‑20 Syracuse, NY. Teddy Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Teddy Bear Artist Invitational. Cindy Malchoff. 518‑562‑4076. 19‑20 Glendale, CA. Toy Show. Glendale Civic Auditorium. James. 714‑264‑0422. 20 Portland, OR. Doll & Bear Show. Monarch Hotel Conference Ctr. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com. www.dolls4all.com. 20 Peoria, IL. Doll & Bear Show. Barrack’s Cater Inn. Julie Bronski. 312‑919‑7135. 21 Strongsville, OH. Northern Ohio Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Gail Lemmon. 440‑396‑5386. Ceil Fassinger. 440‑477‑7174. 23 St. Charles, IL. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows. Diana Tabin. 847‑772‑6760. 27 Marion, OH. Doll Show. Marion County Federation of Women’s Club. Historic Women’s Club Home. Sharol Herr. dairol@verizon.net. 614‑596‑0346. 27 Schertz, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830‑606‑5868. dmeredith@dolldr.com. 28 Bellevue, WA. Doll, Bear & Toy Market. Red Lion Hotel. The Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206‑362‑8723. Pepins4@msn.com. 28 Fort Wayne, IN. Dollicious Doll Show. Allen County Fairgrounds. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier. 586‑731‑3072. www.dollshowproductions.com.

3 Germany. Christel Graser Collection & Steiff Auction. Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GmbH. Gotz C. Seidel. 0049(0)6203‑13014. (F)0049(0)6203‑17193. mail@spielzeugauktion.de. www.spielzeugauktion.de. 3 Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com. 7‑11 Greenwood Village, CO. Miniature Conference. Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys. Doubletree Hilton Denver Tech. Judi Hamilton. 720‑879‑1820. 10 Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Alexander Fireman’s Rec Hall. Linda Vilsack/Linda Callahan. 585‑482‑0835. 10 Roseville, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.dolls4all.com. www.crossroadsshows.com. 10 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Al Bahr Temple. Delightful Dolls of Southern California. Linda Payne Smith. 619‑265‑0443. 10 Spokane, WA. Doll Show. Country Homes Christian Church. Spokane Falls Doll Club. Penny Zarneski. 509‑327‑7622. 11 Canada. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Cambridge, Ontario. Maple Leaf Doll Show. 905‑526‑7718. 11 Chagrin Falls, OH. Doll Show. Family Life Center. Eileen Green. 440‑283‑5839. 11 Houston, TX. Doll Show. Double Tree Hotel at Hobby Airport. First Houston Doll Club. Mia Grabowski. 281‑484‑2218. 11 Maquoketa, IA. Doll, Toy & Bear Show. Jackson County Fairgrounds. Eastern Iowa Doll Shows. Sherryl Newton. 319‑610‑3534. 11 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. Carol Benson. 612‑669‑1613. 16‑17 Englewood, CO. Doll Show. Englewood Elks Lodge #2122. Tri‑State Doll Sale. Lorella Farmer. 303‑988‑8591. 17 Conneaut Lake Park, PA. Doll Convention. Conneaut Lake Park Hotel. Nancy‑tkts. 814‑282‑4911. Lynne‑vendor 440‑344‑7747. 17 East Aurora, NY. Doll Luncheon. Roycroft Inn. Ginnyladies. Linda Gorog. 585‑457‑9523. 17 Willoughby, OH. Teddy Bear Auction. Milestone Auctions. Miles King. 440‑983‑1890. www.milestoneauctions.com. 18 Covington, KY. Doll Show. Radisson Hotel. Triple Crown Doll Club. Cheryl Harper. 513‑739‑2867. 18 Milwaukee, WI. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. American Serb Hall. Orphans in the Attic. Sue Serio. 414‑871‑8696. 18 Nashua, NH. Doll Show. Crowne Plaza Nashua Hotel. Granite State & Nellie Perkins Doll Clubs. Brenda Thomas. 603‑472‑3523. Karen Vincent. 603‑547‑3492. 21 Louisville, KY. Doll Convention. The Brown Hotel. Modern Doll Collectors Convention, Inc. Karen Schoewe. Calendar continued on page 62

Gaithersburg Antiques Doll Show

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The Antique Doll & Toy Market Sunday, august 28, 2016 11am-4pm $7

Seattle’s Best Show for 37 Years!

Nancy Jo’s Christmas Sale

Annual Southeastern Doll Show

Saturday Oct. 1st, 2016 10 AM - 3PM

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22‑24 Billings, MT. Doll Conference. Radisson Hotel Billings. Heritage Doll Guild of the Yellowstone. Birdie Dapples. 406‑698‑3227. 23‑24 Denver, PA. Doll Show. Morphy Auctions. info@morphyauctions.com. www.MorphyAuctions.com. 877‑968‑8880. (F) 717‑336‑7115. 24 Farmington, CT. Artist Teddy Bear Show. Homewood Suites by Hilton. Teddy Bear Artist Co‑op Shows. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453. 24 Fletcher, NC. Doll Show. Western NC Agricultural Center. Land O’Sky Doll Club. Lue. 828‑883‑4899. www.landoskydollclub.com. 25 Flint, MI. Doll Show. Dom Polski Hall. Flint Barbie Club. Sue Ferrier. 810‑639‑2353. 24 Florence, SC. Doll & Toy Show. SiMT Conference Center. Pee Dee Doll Club. A. Hayek. 843‑472‑1311. 24 France. French House Auction for Toys, Railways , Dolls & Automata. Galerie DeChartres. +33(0)2 37 88 28 28. (F) +33(0)2 37 88 28 20. 25 Canada. Doll Show. Italian Cultural Centre. Doll Club of Edmonton. Jana. 780‑475‑7179. 25 Canada. Doll, Bears & Miniatures Show. The Nepean Sportsplex in Ottawa. Valerie Hennigar. vhennigar@sympatico.ca.

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1 Albany, NY. Doll Show. St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. Shaker Doll Club. Nancy Klyonaga. 518‑384‑0189. skionag@nycap.rr.com. 1 Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Southwind Doll Club. Sandy Dorsey. 760‑731‑6581. 1 Morganton, NC. Doll Show. Collett Street Recreation Ctr. Sandi Walker. 828‑893‑0640. sandicw@msn.com. 1 Phoenix, AZ. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. North Phoenix Baptist Church. Valley of the Sun Doll Club. Harlene Soucy. 480‑831‑9081.

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Antique dolls, collectible dolls, wigs, eyes, shoes, costumes, dollar tables Doll appraisals • Doll Hospital Door Prizes

10 am to 3 pm at the

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Vendor tables available @ $35 Contact Sandi Walker 828-893-0640 122 Main St W Valdese NC 28690 sandicw@msn.com

925‑229‑4190 email: vallejodoll@gmail.com

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2 DeWitt, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Ctr. of DeWitt. Sandy Johnson Barts. 269‑599‑1511. 2 Medina, MN. Dolls, Toys & Bears Show. Medina Entertainment Ctr. Bernadette Able. 239‑282‑9499. DollsToysBearsOHMY.com 2 Sturbridge, MA. Doll, Bear & Folk Art Show. The Sturbridge Host Hotel. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. 5 Hatfield, PA. Doll Auction. Alderfer Auctions. 215‑393‑3000. info@AlderferAuction.com. www.AlderferAuction.com. 5‑8 Panama City, FL. Doll Makers’ Convention. Holiday Inn Resort Panama City Beach. Beckie Decker. 972‑299‑9680. 8 Bangor, ME. Doll Show. Elks Lodge. Maine‑ly Dolls Club. Inez Toothaker. 207‑234‑4101. 8 Las Cruces, NM. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show. Scottish Rite Temple. Dona Ana Doll Club. Gloria Sanders. 575‑523‑1413. 8 Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Pasadena Elks Lodge. Forever Young Antiques. Sandy Kline. 818‑368‑4648. 8 Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.dolls4all.com. www.crossroadsshows.com.

8 Salisbury, NC. Doll & Bear Show. Salisbury Civic Ctr. Southeastern Doll Shows. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com. 8 Sherwood, OR. Doll Show. Sherwood Elks Lodge. The Fashion Doll Club of Oregon. Julie Oerding. 503‑816‑3966. 8 Southaven, MS. Doll, Toy & Miniature Show. Southaven Arena. Southern Belles Doll Club. Donna Brown. 901‑377‑5796. 8 Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com. 9 Anaheim, CA. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. Rowbear’s Events. Rowbear. 831‑438‑5349. NatlDoll@aol.com. www.nationaldollfestival.com. 9 Lebanon, PA. Doll Show. Lebanon Valley Expo Center. Central Penn Doll Collectors Club. Dotti. 717‑761‑3609. CentralPennDollCollectorsClub.org. 9 New Hope, PA. Doll Show. Eagle Fire Hall. Mark Lehmann. 215‑657‑2477. 9 Toledo, OH. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Stranahan Great Hall. Sandra Kean Bullock. 734‑282‑0152. www.toledodollshow.com.

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15 Arcadia, CA. Doll Show. The Oak Tree Room. Michael. 626‑791‑1129. 15 Austin, TX. Doll Show. Norris Conference Center. Austin Doll Collectors Society. Sharon Weintraub. 512‑323‑9639. http:// Austindollcollectorssociety.blogspot. com/2016/06/updates‑on‑our‑2016‑show.html. 15 Chocowinity, NC. Doll Show. Tarheel Variety Theater. A to Z Dol Club of Washington NC. Martha Robbins. 252‑943‑2969. 15 Kingsport, TN. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Kingsport Civic Auditorium. The Doll House. Ellen. 423‑753‑0022. Mary. 423‑247‑1639. Cindy. 423‑292‑3682. 15 Lincoln, NE. Luncheon & Doll Show. Hillcrest County Club. Star City Doll Society. Marcella Miller. 402‑486‑3363. 15 Palmetto/Atlanta, GA. Doll Show. Georgia Baptist Children’s Home. Peachtree Doll Collectors. Brenda Welker. 770‑579‑9404. 15 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Bear Show. Puyallup Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.dolls4all.com. www.crossroadsshows.com.

15 Wausau, WI. Doll Show. St. Matthew’s Gymnasium. Altrusa of Wausau. Lynne Goheen. 715‑573‑1699. 15 Washington, NC. Doll Show. Tar Heel Variety Theater. A to Z Doll Club. Martha Robbins. 252‑943‑2969. Martythesmarty16@yahoo.com. 16 Buffalo, NY. Doll Show. U. B. Center for Tomorrow. Niagara Frontier Doll Club. Joan Malone. 716‑875‑2641. Kirsch.wa@gmail.com. 16 Dedham, MA. Doll, Bear & Folk Art Show. Holiday Inn‑Boston Dedham Hotel. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. 20‑21 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. www.withingtonauction.com. 22 Columbia, SC. Doll, Toy & Hobby Show. National Guard Armory. Todd Pletcher. 843‑307‑8674. 22 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Doll Collectors of North Park. Denise Perkins. 619‑602‑9043. 23 Binghamton, NY. Doll & Bear Show. Double Tree by Hilton. Broome County Doll Club & JMK Shows. Tina. 607‑239‑2705. bcdollclub@gmail.com. Jesse. 352‑527‑6666. jmkshows@aol.com. 23 Canada. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. London Ukrainian Centre. Tracy Dew. 519‑332‑1777. www.LondonDollShow.com. 23 St. Charles, IL. Doll, Bear, Toy & Collectible Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows. Diana Tabin. 847‑772‑6760. 30 Farmington, CT. Artist Teddy Bear Show. Homewood Suites Hilton. Teddy Bear Co‑op Shows. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453. 30 Southbury, CT. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. The Crowne Plaza. Jenny Lind Doll Club. Pam Conboy. 203‑266‑4769.

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Doll sized wooden school desk w/ storage shelf. 9-3/4” T x 10” L x 6-3/4” W. $295. 15” K*R 101 “Marie” w/ brn. ptd. eyes, $2200. 16-1/2” K*R 114 “Gretchen” w/ bl. ptd. eyes, $2800. Various school and music class portfolios, some w/ pages, approx. 4-1/2” x 3-1/2”, priced $50. to $195. 3rd row: 12” German mechanical toy “teacher”. When key is turned, she drills the class by exposing rotating math problems / answers at each waving hand. Orig. wear and fading from working and playing, and still able to teach! $995. Last row: 15” Simon Halbig 1079 “Ondine”, the mechanical swimmer that when wound, briskly strokes her arms and kicks her legs as if to take laps in the pond. Fading and some staining, but all orig. $1875.

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These two darlings are the epitome of precious! Wonderful examples of the revered and sought after P.D. dolls with wood and composition bodies and unique metal hands. I love the signature P.D. expressions with half sad, half inquisitive expressions. Both darlings are in wonderful condition having beautiful pale bisque, antique clothing. wigs and shoes. Smaller doll has had refresh to hands. Approx 23” and 19” respectively. Each doll is priced $13, 995~

Spectacular Bru Jeune 12 certain to be the focal point of any collection. This precious Mademoiselle has everything we search for; huge blue paper weight eyes, exceptional expressive face, open/closed mouth and well defined tongue tip, beautiful bisque head and shoulder plate on Chevrot body with hinged wooden legs and bisque arms. Antique silk and wool bonnet, couture Bebe frock in ecru and south-sea blue! Please call or email for details & pricing~

From Maison Rabery & Delphieu, we are proud to present this exceptional petite R2D 10” Bebe with an amazing array of frocks and bonnets as well as a blue silk parasol. Gorgeous blue paper weight eyes darkly lined, lovely pale bisque, antique wig over cork pate. An exceptionally beautiful example of this hard to find wee doll. Please email or call for details and pricing~

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Gorgeous 15” mademoiselle w/ huge pale blue eyes and exquisite features dressed in all original royal blue embossed silk ensemble and matching bonnet w/ ermine stole & black parasol with blue lapis handle. Darling orig leather boots & undies, orig wig over cork pate, kid body. Lovely condition. $3395~

VISIT US: Sept 22-24, 2016! Region 6 Made for the French Market, this is one of the prettiest little Mignonettes we have seen... delicate sweet face with beautiful blue glass eyes, full pastel lips, original wig and two adorable original dresses. Attractive satin box houses her belongings. $2900~

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Charming and CHARMED! Restoring an Antique Dollhouse Cottage from Brittany, France

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Remembering Anna May Case

by Dorothy Hunt Sweetbriar Auctions will conduct a series of auctions featuring the eclectic collection of Anna May Case.

About The Cover Beginning September 3rd and continuing into 2017, Sweetbriar Auctions will offer dolls from the legendary collection of Anna May Case. A long time collector with wide-ranging interests, doll lovers will find something for every taste and pocket book. Anna Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great love for dolls will live on in the collections of others who appreciate and find joy in them as much as she did.

LITTLE TREASURES IN WAX by Carol Cameron Fascinating early wax dolls typically have their sewn-on original clothes.

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Twice as Nice, Galluba & Hofmann Double Bathing Beauties by Sharon Hope Weintraub Rare examples of these seldom seen beauties.

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1) A Rare Special Commission French Porcelain - attr. Maison Rohmer produced this 15” important poupée incised ‘F’ with her exquisite quality artwork, original leather fashion body, with orig. underlayers, and the heirloom floor length Beaded Net Gown beneath her silk trimmed, tailored dress coat w. Matching Hat. An early and unique acquisition! $3750 2) 13.5” Early ‘Block Letter’ Rabery et Delphieu - Bru like delicacy with petal pink complexion, compelling pinwheel PW eyes, shaded lids, antique mohair wig, orig. R.D. stiff wrist body, a piquant cabinet confection! $4000

3) A Rare 16” Block Letter F.G. Gesland Bebe - So unusual to find one in this cabinet size! Elegant sumptuous modeling, unique glowing Hazel PW eyes, closed mouth, mint antique ringlet wig and a luxurious french blue dropwaist silk dress. Romantic! $3800 4) The Very Rare and Provocative EJA Bebe - Sister to the Bebe Triste but made for only three years, this 25” Size 10 model of Hellenistic grandeur has an 3 implacable beauty grounded in gentle bisque, and the knowing look of her brown PW eyes, with her beautiful applied ears, french human hair wig/cork pate, expert lightly refinished original 8-ball Stiff Wrist Body richly attired in the layered, ruched and ruffled silk ensemble she so truly deserves with her matching Grand Chapeau! So rarely seen! $19,500

5) An 11” Steiner Bebe with Trunk & Wardrobe - a blue ribbon winning collection with two generations of 5 outfits plus her classic Original Steiner Red Wool Ensemble w Shoes and her Mint Signed Body with std. arms all contained in a midsize Luxury Trunk w. accessories. A treasure! $4250

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21” Tete Jumeau w/ brown pw eyes, pierced ears, beautiful antique clothing& pink leather boots $3595.

30” CM blue wired eyed Steiner w/ bisque hands, Figure A No 6 J. Steiner Bte SGDS Paris, antique clothing, 3 fingers left hand prof. repaired $6050. Now $5150.

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5 ¾” all original German S & H all bisque pair, blue glass eyes, swivel neck, beautiful painting & molding, box #1521, stringing loose $1950. Now $1795.

14.5” Parian with beautifully molded hair w/ ribbon, blue eyes, earrings, fabulous boots (right leg glued), right thumb as is $575. 21” Effanbee Dewees Cochran American Child – Minty compo in original shoes & style dress, coat & hat, HH wig in original set, clear eyes $1095.

1948 – 50 Painted eye Ginny Bride & 2 Bridesmaids (pink & blue – faded), tagged dresses $595 set. Minty 1952 Strung Ginny Skier, brown eyes, high facial coloring & vibrant outfit $200. 1956 SL Walker Ginny in Funtime #6049 S135.

3 18” Heinrich Handwerck Simon & Halbig 1, Bride, Groom & Priest, wonderfully detailed clothing, mohair wigs, pierced ears $1350 set.

11.5” Kestner 155 on 5 piece body, brown sleep eyes, original wig and pate $445.

28” Kestner 211 on toddler body, brown sleep eyes, HH wig, marked: Q Made in Germany 20 211 $795. 14” L x 10”T Steiff Bear on all 4’s w/ underscored F button, Beautiful brown mohair $1495. Now $995.

All original 15” Glass eyed Pouty K Star R 114 Boy w/ HH wig, blue sleep eyes, leather sandals, great coloring $5250 Now $4695. 11.5” Kestner #184 Character Child, brown painted eyes, 5 piece body, sweet expression $1695.

9” Kestner 203 7 All Bisque toddler, brown sleep eyes, mohair wig, great molding, 2 fingers tips left hand repaired $595. 13” 1930’s Steiff Bear w/ underscored F, linen pads, great face, some wear $455.

4” Kewpie w/ Mandolin, C on bottom Sold. 1 ½” Elaine Cannon in glass dome, well detailed lady w/ muff & flowers $110. 2.5” tall Vase w/ 2” seated Kewpie w/ book, O’Neill on back $285. 28” K star R 128 Baby 72, brown sleep eyes, beautiful coloring $695.

24.5” K star R 122 Baby 62, bl sl eyes, HH wig, tongue repainted, beautiful coloring, fingers touched up $595. 26” Kestner 257, beautiful molding & coloring, brown sleep eyes, repainted arms $595.

18 ¾” Limoges France 3.B.7, blue stat eyes, repainted body, HH wig $275. 17” Revalo #150, blue sleep eyes, bl HH wig, repainted hands $295.

Ideal Shirley Temple Dolls: 13” in tagged Captain January dress w/ pin, clear eyes, replaced shoes $225. 18” in Poor Little Rich Girl w/ pin, replaced shoes $295. 18” All original in Dainty Flowered organdy dress for FAO Schwartz catalog, crazes by eyes & chin $395. 18” in Bright Eyes tagged dress w/ pin, very slight crazing on face $305.

Madame Alexander Hard Plastic Dolls Mint w/ Boxes: 15” 1948 McGuffey Anna #5600, Margaret Face $495. 14.5” 1953 Wendy Bride #1852?, walker, Margaret Face $375. 15” 1954 NBC Television Story Princess, missing wand stick $495. 15” 1954 Binnie Walker #1525 w/ booklet $495.

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12” Gebruder Heubach Pouty Pair, a #6969 Boy & #6970 Girl, both have perfect pale bisque, same color light blue sl. eyes, wear their orig. matching Mariner costumes & Buret. FACTORY orig. except for the socks on boy. Girl has orig. auburn wig w/coiledbraids & boy has orig. short boy wig. Both on orig. Heubach fully jointed bodies. They are FABULOUS!! Only....$5200. for the pair.

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9” Kestner #102 Wrestler, perfect bisque overall, pw eyes w/early mauve blush under brows, 3 sq. cut teeth, ant. mohair wig, gorgeous ant. silk dress & darling ant. straw hat, orig. all bisque early “peg strung” Kestner body, desirable bent left elbow, “swivel neck”, black multi strap boots & very RARE blue socks. Absolutely STUNNING!!! $4650. 5” Early AB Kestner Pouty, mint bisque overall, sl. eyes, orig. mohair wig w/4 long braids & orig. JDK plaster pate, orig. dress, slip & undies & ant. straw hat, orig. Kestner early “peg strung” body, “swivel neck”, clenched fists & black multi strap bootines. ADORABLE!! $3550.

6” AB Simon & Halbig Mignonette, mint bisque overall, bl. glass eyes, “swivel neck” orig. mohair long braided wig, wears a spectacular blue silk costume w/fabulous orig. matching hat. A MAGNIFICENT beauty & VERY special!!! $3975. 7” Kestner #155, perfect bisque, sl. eyes, orig. mohair wig & JDK plaster pate, FACTORY original, batiste & lace dress w/ velvet jacket & matching hat, crocheted socks & teeny leather shoes, orig. JDK boby w/ jointed knees. A little JEWEL!!! $1450.

14” Kley & Hahn Baby, mint bisque, sl. eyes, painted & orig. hair lashes, o/m w/molded tongue, GREAT ant. mohair wig & orig. pate, an ant. baby gown & undies, orig. K & H body. GORGEOUS cabinet size Baby!!! Only....$950.

6.5” AB Kestner #111 Googly, side glancing blue eyes, perfect bisque overall, orig. mohair wig, FACTORY orig. matching dress & hat & orig. undies. Sure to make you smile. DARLING!! $1395.

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“Sparkling Splendor in September” Dolls, Dollhouses & Miniatures Auction Friday & Saturday September 23rd & 24th 10:00 A.M. • Pre-catalog sale Friday September 23rd 8:30 A.M. PREVIEW : Thursday 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. and one hour prior to sale each day.

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We present the Collections of Beatrice Keller of Landenberg & Switzerland, Joseph Grey distinguished miniatures dealer from the 1940’s, Margaret Feldman of Ohio Artisan Miniatures, et.al. This is one for the Record Books! Stetkowicz, Walton, Jones, Hoeltge, Zerkel, Hoffman, Prescott, Carlisle, Singer, Chambers, Tag, DOLLS: Several Jumeau Dolls, #9, Eden Bebe #8, Eden Baby #$9, Tete Jumeau #10, French Valentine, Kruger, Ethel Hicks, and many of the magnificent Rugs and Cross Stitch created by Fashion “Smiling Bru”, Two All Original French Fashion, Two Child Fashions, one closed mouth, Margret Feldman they are extraordinary, Massive Collection of Olzewski to be sold as one lot, FG#8 Gaultier, closed mouth, FG #11 closed mouth, Eden Bebe, closed mouth, Belton, Kestner Messer, Roundtree, Krupick, Large collection of Mary Grady O’Brien, Paul Moore, J. Tag, Gans, closed mouth, Kestner F, Belton, Kicking Steiner, Paper Mache , Marrotte Doll, SFBJ #251 By Doll, Kraegar, and many others. Included will be the Joseph Gray Collection, to include hundreds of Pouty China, German Bisque, A & M, Simon Halbig, Baby K*R #126, Many China Head Dolls all pieces of old stock: Grandmother Stover, Lamps, Tools, Food, Glassware, Miniature animals, boxes different hair styles and colors, large and small, composition, Small all Bisque, Molded Babies , and boxes of accessories. TOYS: Steiff collection, Small Schoenhut Circus in original box, Large many in original clothing, Shoulder head dolls with outstanding clothing, Floradora, All Bisque Size Schoenhut Animals, Old dome Trunks, Doll carriages and more. Child Dolls, Queen Louise, Kuppelsdorf #320, 30” Kestner, CM Bergman, Unis, Frozen Charlotte, DOLLHOUSES: We will present a large selection of Dollhouses: One Several 30” Bisque Dolls, Sasha, R. John Wright, SFBJ #251 Toddler, K * of a Kind English Mansion built in England by Dennis Young, opens R #126 Baby, Schoenhut, Compo Pinocchio , Old Teddy Bears, Incredible front and back, with extremely detailed interior, Inlaid Parquet floors, Rare cloth Slave Doll all original, Superior Large Griner Style Doll, Wax, Winding Staircases, Grand Ballroom, The only description is” GRAND”! Kewpie, Composition Shirley Temple all original, Beautiful Madam Bliss “Gutter” houses, Seaside Cottage, and Villas, several Gottschalk Alexander Composition Doll with original tag, Black Bisque, Steiner, so Red and Blue Roof Houses, Gottschalk Stable, English Pine House, many more. Carriages and accessories. This is thirty years of collecting! DOUGLASSVILLE, PA. American Lithograph, Converse Stables, Christian Hacker Cottage, DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES: Incredible Collection of Vintage and General Store, Half Scale Painted Lady, Haunted Cabin, New England Artisan Sterling, European, Aquisto, Cini, and others, Schneegass, 610-385-4818 rrhoads@dejazzd.com House, Tudor Cottage, Three Story Country Store, Maitland Smith Baby Weiss Miniature Art Glass, Porcelains, Enamels, Austrian Bronze WEB: WWW.ECHANT.COM House, Shaker House, Classic Plantation House, Pink Victorian from Figures, Collection of Bone Figures, Satsuma vases, Bronze Figural and Ron Rhoads AU 002045L the Jerry Floor Collection, Brick Federal House, Millennial Castle, Hat Enamel Louis IX Clock, other Fancy clocks, German Furniture, Maerklin, Shoppe, Conservatory, China Shop, Antique roombox, Gold Dolphin Biedermeier, Tynietoy, German Stoves, Rare Vienna Bronze Piano, Vienna Eileen Rhoads AU 003750L roombox, David Krupick Pavilion, Vintage Music Room, German Double Bronze Desk, Seating, Parlor, Instruments, Gottschalk, Incredible book roombox, American Lithograph House, and more. Pre-Sale 8:30 A.M. Collection : Barbara Raheb, Artesian Books, borrowers Press, Rodger Friday: To include, Accessories, doll clothing, Doll Houses, Miniature Huet, Glenifer Press, Armisted Press, Mosaic Press, Black Cat Press, Libris Furniture, Boxes of glassware, miniature animals, roomboxes, Rugs, lots Judaica, Miniature Book society, Victoreen, Frank Matter, Chestnut Hill, of old stock from Joseph Gray, Toys, dolls…so much more. Gerald Crawford, Moore, R. Gutheil, Schlosser, W. Dick, Ceiriog, Partelow, 18% Buyers Premium 21% Online Bidding

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Anna May Case

Nice 9 EJ Bebe, original dress and coat 21”

English wooden, original costume, 16”

Paper mache, all original in ethnic costume

Early carved wood shoulderhead, original costume, 29”

by Dorothy Hunt

hen Anna May was no longer able to attend auctions, I frequently visited her home to deliver absentee bid purchases. Traveling the long winding lane to her eighteenthcentury farmhouse was like moving back in time to a quieter, softer day, welcomed by Anna May’s beloved garden. The rambling old farmhouse made an ideal setting for the most diverse and fascinating array of antique dolls one can imagine. The “Christmas” room was home to dazzling French and German bisques; rare cloth dolls lived in the dining room, while the master bedroom housed lovely papier mache and wax ladies. Even closets had theme displays: this one a kitchen, that one a hospital room with doctor, nurses and patient. The upstairs landing was a convent with dozens of nuns clustered around a wooden church. Anna May loved the Red Riding Hood fantasy, and one bedroom Kestner 102 all Bisque Wrestler, was devoted to the tale, with a life-size original costume mechanical wolf ready to devour Little Red Riding Hood.

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Boxed set of Kestner glass-eyed characters

China portrait of British naval office Lord Nelson, 19”, all original

Milliner model shell Madonna, 12”

Simon and Halbig 1358 character, 18”

Unusual paper mache lady, 19”, original costume with undergarments

Inside we enjoyed a delightful few hours: exclaiming over the new arrivals, wandering through room after room where her amazing collection lived, remembering the history of individual dolls: “This papier mache was the companion of a frail child named Margaret, whose sister wrote the note after her death. This one was brought back from Paris by President Pierce for the daughter of a friend. That china portrait has an empty sleeve and an eye patch, as did Lord Nelson.”

Jumeau Triste, 24”, original costume and signed shoes

14-1/2” peg wooden lady with painted chair and human hair attachment, original gown

The collection is vast and diverse, encompassing dolls of every age and material; one of my favorites is a sixteenthcentury German “stump doll” carved from a single piece of wood. Anna May had a special affection for the pegwoodens clothed in tiny sea shells. They were her first collecting passion and she amassed a world-class collection of these early, seldom seen dolls. She loved peddlers and collected them in a variety of mediums: wood, wax, china, papier mache, bisque and even paper proffer their wares. Antique DOLL Collector

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Martha Wellington Baby, 24”

Hand carved wooden lady in elaborate gown, 18”

EJA Bride, size 12, 27”, original costume and signed shoes

Slit head wax child with lever-operated sleep eyes, 14” Kammer & Reinhardt cloth caricatures, each 13”

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Beecher Baby type, original pinafore, 20”

The dining room was a special treat, occupied by cloth dolls including Martha Wellington, Izannah Walker, Julia Beecher, Kathe Kruse, Ella Smith, Martha Chase, Bernard Ravca and Maud Tousey Fangle. The Izannah Walker doll justly held a place of honor, while Kammer and Reinhardt’s amusing caricature cloth marching band played in the background. The year-around Christmas room, adorned with a large decorated feather tree and kugels suspended from the ceiling, was resplendent with lovely bisque bebes. Even the bathrooms were home to frozen Charlottes, Raggedy Anns, and possibly a unique doll with a papier mache head and a pressed cloth body. This year it is my bittersweet honor to bring Anna May’s incredible collection to auction in a series of sales. The auctions will offer something to delight everyone. The extensive group of shell dolls is famous, as is the collection of candy containers and WPA creations. Many antique dioramas and dollhouses are included, and of course the wolf! Her great love for dolls, family and friends touched many of our lives and I know that I will always miss bringing the latest purchases to her home and seeing her delight and joy in collecting.

THE SPECTACULAR Good Bears of the World CHARITY AUCTION

SEPTEMBER17, 2016 10:00 A.M. EST

Milestone Auctions proudly announces they have been chosen by GOOD BEARS OF THE WORLD to auction their large collection of STEIFF & R. JOHN WRIGHT CREATIONS Good Bears of the World (GBW) is an International charity dedicated to giving teddy bears to traumatized children, the often forgotten elderly, and disaster victims. This group was the first organization to donate teddies to Police in the early 80’s and has given hundreds of thousands of bears across the United States and around the globe. We hope collectors everywhere will support this wonderful auction, and add a gorgeous Steiff or R. John Wright to their collection, and make it possible for GBW to continue their caring mission. In addition to this special event Milestone Auctions will also be offering a collection of Quality Dolls, Steiff and Vintage Toys!!

Milestone Auctions will be donating a portion of their proceeds to Good Bears Of The World LIVE & INTERNATIONAL BIDDING •WWW.MILESTONEAUCTIONS.COM, LIVEAUCTIONEERS, PROXIBID, and INVALUABLE• ABSENTEE & PHONE BIDS ACCEPTED

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Charming and CHARMED!

The cottage completely restored and the doll family once again at home! The thatching on the cottage is all done by hand with straw and twine.

rittany is haunted…so the people who live there claim. I prefer the

word enchanted. Settled by the Celts, Brittany’s mystical forests and

wild Atlantic coastline inspired their folklore. Fairies and elves haunt the woods and mermaids sun themselves on the rocky coast.

I was so fortunate while in graduate school. I boarded with a family who became dear friends. The wife and mother was Bretonne, and she and her husband had purchased a stone cottage in Brittany where we spent many wonderful weekends. It was from Marie-Hélène that I learned the history of the stone ﬁshermen’s cottages that dotted the landscape, and from her husband, René, that I learned the folklore of Brittany as we hiked the coastline and came upon standing stones hidden in the forests. My love for this magical region of France was born and has never left. 22

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Restoring an Antique Dollhouse Cottage from Brittany, France by Jan Peterson photos by Elwyn Peterson

The cottage doll house as found before any restoration.

Fast forward a couple decades to last fall. One of my wonderful partners in my antique French toy shop on the Internet called to say that he had just purchased a one-of-a-kind Breton cottage dollhouse at an antique toy sale. He sent me photos from his mobile phone, and I was thrilled to recognize a cottage so like the real one where I had spent unforgettable weekends in France. Not only was the cottage totally Breton in style, it was filled with the gorgeous handmade Breton toy furniture we often offer in our shop. However, this furniture, while identical in every detail in both quality and style, was unique in that it was dollhouse size! This is something we have never seen after years of hunting antique toy furniture all across France. All of the Breton furniture we have found up to now has been in three much larger sizes, designed for play with dolls of fourteen inches and taller. These tiny pieces were exquisitely made by the same person because they are all marked on the bottom. In my imagination, I can picture a long-ago father, uncle or grandfather patiently building the cottage for a beloved little girl, and carving the intricately detailed furniture to make her a dollhouse that looked just like the cottage she lived in. In Brittany, many of the inhabitants were poor fisherman, and their cottages were very small, often just one large room. The Breton people were fiercely proud and independent. In addition to French, they spoke their own language that sounds like the old English of Chaucer or Beowulf. Their cottages were simple stone affairs, but solidly built against the bitter Atlantic winds, and

Drawings by Marie-Claude Monchaux (published by Editions d’art Yvon, Paris) who is famous for her pastels of the people of Brittany.

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A close-up of the china cupboard interior with nautical images on the porcelain.

The china cupboard is decorated with “show off” pieces on the top shelf, and cooking items on the bottom. The lace is handmade.

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were filled with beautifully carved furniture any wealthy merchant would have been proud to display in his mansion. All the furniture was embellished with nautical and folklore motifs, and nearly every piece had at least one ship’s wheel motif. Besides being beautiful, the furniture was also designed to be extremely practical. Nearly every piece served double duty as a place for storage. The closet beds took much less floor space than regular beds, and the step/chest that allowed the family members to crawl into the top bunk also held the family’s linens. The top of the table slid off to provide storage of table linens and dishes and cutlery. The benches and chairs often had seats that lifted up to provide more storage. It is a delight to find the doll furniture has these same features. A charming aspect of a Breton house are the chimneys on each side of the cottage. Fireplaces were a status symbol, and human nature is the same the world over. If you couldn’t actually afford to have two fireplaces in your cottage, you could always build a second faux chimney on the roof to look from the outside as if you were more affluent. The two chimneys on this dollhouse make it unquestionably Breton! The other aspect of the cottage that is beyond wonderful is its real thatched roof! When the dollhouse arrived in my home in Minnesota, I was amazed as I examined the roof, to see it had all been thatched by hand with twine and several layers of straw. It was so well done that it is nearly all still intact! That is astonishing when you realize just how fragile one length of dried straw really is. The best part of having our little internet French toy shop is the friendships we have made with our customers!

So many of them have become dear friends. One such person is Julie Guess who lives in Florida. Julie is an avid doll collector who adores room boxes. I love chatting with her on the telephone because her boundless enthusiasm for our mutual addiction is infectious! When I told her about Philippe’s find of this amazing cottage, she couldn’t wait to see his photos. She was a bit hesitant at first because the water-stained and torn wallpaper inside the cottage was an eyesore, and the wooden floor was very scratched and needed refinishing. Nevertheless, the idea of having a one-of-a-kind antique Breton cottage was too tempting, and she bought it sight-unseen in person. The cottage arrived from France, and I was thrilled! Yes, it needed new wallpaper and the floor needed refinishing, but the things that really mattered – the exquisite furniture and the thatching on the roof were in incredible condition! So, my project of restoring the cottage began! I was delighted that Julie wanted me to do it instead of tackling it herself. She knew she was facing shoulder surgery and the use of her right arm and hand would be limited for a while. I love nothing better than restoring a sad and neglected doll to her original beauty, and my husband relishes tackling restoring antique doll furniture. The first step was scraping off the original wallpaper from the interior of the cottage and replacing it with wallpaper that reflected the simple interior of Breton homes. My husband provided the baseboards and chair rails, and with the floor refinished, the cottage was ready to decorate. And this is where the MAGIC began! I told Julie that if she could find a small French fashion doll, I could make it a Breton folklore costume and place it in the cottage. Julie started searching through her wonderful collection of antique dolls…no small project as she will be moving to another city, and everything was packed in boxes! She sent me photos of a PAIR of FG folklore dolls from her collection. The scale of the dolls was PERFECT for the cottage! I told her I could add some details to their costumes to look like the costumes of Brittany, without making any permanent change to their original clothing, so she sent the dolls to me. I was researching the folk costumes of Brittany,

An antique chromolithograph of a Breton wedding adorns the wall above the table.

A second chromolithograph features Breton children at play.

and nearly fell off my chair when I found antique photos and color drawings of the same costumes Julie’s dolls were already wearing! Brittany has dozens and dozens of different folklore costumes… every corner of the region has its own distinctive outﬁt. Julie’s dolls were dressed in the costumes of Le Pays de Léon, on the peninsula of the Finisterre (Land’s End), the part of Brittany that juts out into the wild Atlantic Ocean! The female doll is dressed in the everyday clothing of a ﬁsherman’s wife – clogs, a shawl, an apron over a woolen skirt, and the coiffe on her head, unique to Le Pays de Léon. She even holds a basket full of real clam shells, no doubt gathered for dinner. Her husband is dressed in his Sunday best --- brass buttons on his vest, a black bow at this throat, and the classic black brimmed hat with a ribbon down the back. His tiny sabots (wooden shoes) are hand carved. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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A few years before I began collecting dolls, my time in Brittany had provided wonderful miniatures that I brought home as souvenirs. I bought items simply because they were charming and small and easy to pack. I never dreamed they would one day provide the PERFECT touches to complete Julie’s cottage! I had miniature folk art and Quimper plates, handmade lace to line the shelves of the china cupboard, a tiny fèves of the Virgin Mary to place on the shelf that runs along the top of the closet bed to watch over the sleeping family at night. For the china cupboard I also had a pair of tiny fèves that represent a Breton fisherman and his wife. Fèves are one-half inch porcelain figures baked into Kings’ Cake to be found by the children of the family in his or her slice of cake. They are treasured and kept, and I was so fortunate to find this pair from a collector in France. I used antique French embroidered cut work handkerchiefs to make the bedding for the closet bed and bundled others to make the “linens” for the step/chest. I already had two antique baby dolls that perfectly fit the toddler’s and tiny newborn’s cradles. I love to collect antique chromolithographs and was delighted to find two from Brittany in my collection. One is of Breton children playing outdoors, and the other is of a Breton

Above: A closet bed kept the family cozy and also saved space. The interior of the closet bed featured ﬂuffy mattresses and lovely bedding that was stored in the step/linen chest. Right: The step/linen chest serves two purposes: it provides a step to climb into the closet bed and stores bedding. The brass room heater held hot coals against the cold Atlantic winds. Below: An 18-month-old brother and his newborn sister sleep soundly in beautiful hand-carved cradles.

wedding. I made frames of old Dresden gold foil papers and added them to the cottage’s décor. The spinning wheel is a gift Philippe sent to Julie for her cottage, and I was amazed to discover it really works when you push the treadle with your ﬁnger. Traditionally, Breton women spun their own wool to make the heavy woolen clothing needed for Brittany’s brutal coastal winters. Julie’s dolls are so authentic, they even have hand knit woolen stockings in two different patterns on their feet! Filling the china cabinet and setting the table with tiny antique items was so much fun! I am an antique toy HOARDER, needless to say, and I was truly astonished by how the little treasures I had gathered years before in Brittany were just what was needed to ﬁnish the cottage. When it was completed and the moment came to place the dolls into their home, the magic was undeniable! What were the chances this handmade 26

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Since writing this article, we found two little Breton child dolls to complete the family!

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The dolls wear hand-knit woolen stockings, and Papa wears real hand-carved wooden shoes.

The grandfather clock has kept time for the family for generations, and the Limoges porcelain wooden shoe pays homage to the sabots the family wears.

Maman’s spinning wheel really works!

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antique cottage and all its original furniture would still be together after more than a century? What were the chances that Philippe would ﬁnd a doll cottage from Brittany deep in the interior of central France? What were the chances that I would have collected the tiny items years before to decorate the cottage? And most of all, what were the chances that the cottage’s new owner in Florida would already have in her collection two RARE French folklore dolls in the costumes of the coastal inhabitants of Le Pays de Léon? And, even more, what were the chances that those dolls would be the perfect scale for the cottage? Yes, Brittany is deﬁnitely enchanted, and proof of that magic is found in the “coincidences” that brought this rare doll cottage and its inhabitants back together…home once again.

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Little Treasures In Wax by Carol Cameron

y husband says, as time goes by my collection is getting older and older and uglier and uglier. I agree with him on the first part of that statement, not on the second – but then beauty is in the eye of the beholder… As some of you may know, my first doll love was wax dolls (my email address is waxlady83@aol.com – the wax lady bit is obvious, the 83 comes from the fact that I started collecting dolls in 1983). And over the years, although my affections have strayed to other types of dolls, I’ve become used to being referred to as “the wax lady.” To start with, I collected examples from the second half of the 19th century – the wonderfully beautiful Pierotti’s, the exquisite Montanari’s. As time went on, however, I found myself being drawn to smaller, older waxes. They did not come up very often but when they did I always tried to bring them home with me. As a result, I have gradually built up a collection that I would now like to share with you. All the examples shown here pre-date 1850 – they are all 10” or under – and in my eyes they are all beautiful. Whether you agree with me or not on that last point, I hope you enjoy looking at them! I have to say up front that not a lot is known about these early wax dolls. In looking through all my reference books, many of them start their write ups on wax dolls in the mid 19th century. But I did manage to find a few references as follows: RARITY: “Wax dolls made before 1850 are very rare today, because very few were made and only a tiny number have survived. They were very expensive to produce and were affordable only for the very rich. The earliest dolls were usually solid wax, with moulded heads and cloth bodies. They were often dressed in very elaborate costumes and any that are still wearing their original clothes today will command a premium”. (“A Collector’s Guide” by Olivia Bristol) SOURCES: “For examples of very early wax dolls one often has to rely on literary records and even then it may not be clear what material the doll was made of. To see some of the earliest surviving wax dolls we have to visit their own homes: the priceless dolls’ houses still inhabited by little dressed wax dolls which cunningly represent the character of the time in which they lived”. (“The History of Wax Dolls” by Mary Hillier). BETHNAL GREEN MUSEUM (LONDON): “Because of their vulnerability, few very early wax dolls exist, though the Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood, London does have the 8” 1754 wax doll that belonged to Laetitia Clark. She married Powell and started the family tradition of dressing dolls in the fashion of the day, so that there is a series of 44 of these dolls from 1754 to 1910.” (“World Guide to Dolls” by Valerie Jackson Douet). I have seen this doll and it is a marvel. If you ever get a chance to visit the Bethnal Green Museum you should do so – even better, ask if you can pre-book to see their reserve collection. THE NETHERLANDS/GERMANY: “Some very early small wax dolls are still in existence in the old doll’s houses in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, in the Hague’s Gemeentemuseum, in the German National Museum, Nuremberg and in the wonderful series of 18th century doll’s rooms at Arnstadt, Germany, known as “Mon Plaisir”.” (“World Guide to Dolls” by Valerie Jackson Douet). There are in fact five Dutch Baby Houses in the museums in The Netherlands. Again, if you ever get the chance to see them, grab it – they are wonders to behold. In fact, some of the life size examples of their contents have not survived the ravages of time, so the only reason we know about their existence is because of the miniature versions in these houses. I have a number of books on the dolls houses/rooms mentioned in this reference, but unfortunately, the focus is very much on the doll’s houses and the contents, not on the dolls. But I did find one specific reference: “Most of the dolls came from the 17th century ..... They were dressed by the Frenchman Jac. Castang, and given wax heads by one “Boodenaar”. This Boodenaar also made the wax loaves of bread, fruit and wafers for the kitchen”. (“Sara’s Dolls’ House” by the Frans Hals Museum). I tried googling both Jacque Castang and Boodenaar but no luck – the only reference was their involvement in the doll’s house! So as you can see, there is not a lot of information available on these dolls. If anyone out there knows more, then let me know!

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THE DOLLS What follows is a gallery of photos – the accompanying narrative describes the doll(s) and attempts to give a date and country of origin – but don’t quote me on either! You will see there is a great variety in how these dolls were made – while they all have wax heads, the bodies can be solid wax, hollow wax, cloth or cloth covered wire (or in one case, metal). Whilst the lower arms/hands are typically wax, the legs can be wood, cloth, cloth dipped in coloured wax to make boots, or wax. The hair can be painted, wax, strands of hair or wigs. The eyes can be painted, black beads or glass. What is common is that they are very often in their original clothes. This is due to the fact they were sewn on – these little dolls were not made to be dressed/undressed. Photo 1: I mentioned that wax was used for the occupants of the wonderful Dutch Baby houses. I was lucky enough to recently acquire a room from such a house and these 3 dolls came with it. They are small scale dolls house dolls – 6”, 5.5” and 4”. Their heads and hands are (solid) poured wax, their bodies are wood, the lady and young girl have no legs, the man has wooden legs. Their wonderful clothes are all original with the lady’s and girl’s skirts being lined with a playing card and paper respectively. (Dutch, c.1700). Photo 2: I could not find any suitable small scale furniture for the Dutch Baby room so this gentleman became the occupant instead (the photo shows him in the room). He is 7” tall, with an all-wax head (including wax hair), glass eyes, wire framed body wrapped in cloth, wooden lower legs wrapped in silk. His hands are missing. He is wearing knee-length silk trousers, a brocade waistcoat and long jacket, all with metal braiding. (German, 18th century). Photo 3: I also mentioned that wax was used for “social figures”. The lady I acquired this from was an expert in antique shop fittings and her view was that this fine gentleman would have been placed on a shop counter of a knife/tool sharpener. Not sure about that but I like the idea! He is 8” tall, with wax head and hands, wooden lower legs, in all original clothing. He came in his original dome that has clearly protected him over the years – he is in wonderful condition. (Dutch/ German, 18th century).

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Photos 4 and 5: Wax has been used over the centuries to make a variety of religious figures (eg) baby Jesus, creche figures. These 2 photos show a variety of 6”-7” figures representing different religious orders – pope, cardinal, monks, priests, nuns.They all have wax heads and hands (note the red hands of the pope and the cardinal) and their bodies are hollow cartons with a circular base. At one point I think they were in a museum as they are each marked in ink with what looks like a musuem code. (German, 18th century). Photo 6: Another religious grouping of a very different sort. These tiny wax dolls vary from 3” to 4” in height. The four on the right are all wax, with painted eyes, waxed hair, hollow wax bodies and red wax shoes. The nun on the left has a wax head, hands and lower legs with a carton body eanabling her to sit. I believe the four all wax to be English, early 1800’s, the nun to be continental and slightly later. Photo 6

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Photo 7: This pair is a very recent purchase – and yes, I have to admit, the gentleman is VERY ugly! As I said to the autioneer, he either has some rather unfortunate illness or she married him for his money! The catalogue desription was “Extremely rare and early Bees wax shoulder head Lady and Gentleman Dolls, English mid 18th century, the wax Lady with slightly turned head, each doll with inserted blue glass eyes, painted mouth and eyebrows, remains of hair, on cloth bodies with wax lower arms having separately moulded fingers and thumbs and remains of red wax shoes, the Lady wearing her original Mantua paper lined dress in Spitalfields silk with large brightly coloured embroidered flower decoration, and scallop hem, hat and dress with elaborate silver and gold wire and spangles decoration and bag, the Gentleman wearing paper lined green Spitalfields silk long coat with large gold stitched cuffs, jacket and pantaloons, coat and jacket decorated with gold wire and spangle trim and embroidered silk beret, both mounted on wooden bases, gentleman’s face a little sunken in, possibly due to heat, both approx. 8 ¼” (21cm) tall. Interestingly this pair of dolls came with a very early henna handkerchief with written note, ‘Pattern Stamped, ??, Central Provence India’, and an ink drawn and painted Coat of Arms ‘Pro Patria Populoque’ (For the Fatherland and the People). This being the motto and Coat of Arms for Blundell’s Boarding School, Tiverton, (Devon) founded in 1604.” I showed the note to a friend of mine and she thought it said “Pattern Stamped by a Thug (tho’ washed out)” – when she read this, she was startled and said “This is a Thuggee scarf!” I asked what a Thuggee was and she explained it was a cult in India which robbed and killed travellers on the highways there from the 14th-19th centuries. They used their scarves to strangle their victims. I have since googled maps of Central Province India and identified the area as Narsinghpur. And this lead me to identify Majorgeneral Sir William Henry Sleeman KCB (8 August 1788 – 10 February 1856), a British soldier born in Stratton, Cornwall (next to Devon). In 1809, Sleeman joined the Bengal Army and later served in the Nepal War between 1814–1816. An administrator in British India, he is best known for his work suppressing Thuggee activity. So, is there a connection between the dolls and Sleeman? And yes, I have already contacted the school to see if they have any records in their archives on Sleeman – so more to come on this. Isn’t it marvellous how dolls can take you in many, unexpected, different directions? Photo 8: I believe this pair to be portrait dolls of George III (1738-1820) and Queen Charlotte (17441818). If you google them and look at their images, you will see the dolls are very good likenesses. They are 9” and 9.5” respectively, with wax shoulder heads, wax lower arms, cloth bodies, glass eyes and wax hair. Charlotte has red wax boots, George has wax lower legs and shoes. The clothing is orginal (and fragile!). (German or English, c. 1770).

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Photo 9: I love this little doll. Firstly for the doll itself – 8” in height, she has a poured wax head, wax lower arms, a calico cloth body and the remains of red wax boots at the end of her calico legs. Her deep brown glass eyes and open smiling mouth give her a charming expression. Her construction and her clothes place her in the 18th century. Secondly, she belonged to Margaret Glover, who I met through her wax doll restoration work. Over the years, she became a dear friend. This doll was in a cabinet in her front room – I saw it every time I visited her. Then one day Margaret invited me to choose something from her collection to purchase – I chose this. Every time I look at her it reminds me of those marvellous conversations Margaret and I used to have – amongst other things, dolls give us such fond memories...(not sure of country of origin, 18th century) Photo 10: This is one of the oldest wax baby dolls I have. It came with a cradle, a glass bottle with a crocheted cover and a little card saying “Benedikt um 1800” (Benedict in 1800). 8” in length, he has a wax shoulder head, wax lower arms and a cloth body with finely sewn toes. He has wax hair, glass eyes and wonderful original clothing – the stitching on it is amazing. German, early 1800’s. Photo 11 (next page): This is a 5.5” solid all wax baby, unjointed, with wax hair, glass eyes and original clothing. It came in its original box (pictured) with the following family letters in a small, black trimmed envelope (not sure if I’ve decoded them correctly – the writing is difficult to read!): “This old doll with the box and all the things in it, in the event of my death, I wish Whitelock to have it. Should he die before he comes of age, I should wish Alfred Croudion Tunstall to have it, (signed) Maria Tunstall.” “The doll is very old and I wish it not to go out of the Tunstall family. It was dressed by my own dear Mother when she was a girl at school (the box was also made by her. (signed) FWWT (dated) May 4th 1876” “F.W.W.Tunstall lived to come of age. I gave this doll to Mip Putman. In July 1906, the box and doll were send to him in London and returned by him to Mrs Putman. So the request of Mip Tunstall comes to an end. (signed) Edward A.N. Putman July 12th 1906.” Oh dear – another family tree to investigate... 34

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Photo 12: I can never make up my mind whether this is a mother and daughter or two sisters. Whatever they are, they have been in this glass fronted wooden box for a long time. It is not unusual to find wax dolls in boxes – often it was done as a memorial for a young child who had died. But this pair look so happy, and the background paper is so “sunny”” that I like to think this is in memory of a happy time. Either way, the box has ensured that the dolls are in mint condition. They are 8” and 4” in height – the smaller one is (solid) poured wax with green wax boots and black bead eyes. The larger doll has a poured wax shoulder plate. I cannot be sure but I suspect she has a calico body, wax lower arms and her feet are green wax boots on the end of the calico legs. The clothes are all original. (English? c. 1810) Photo 13: This lovely little baby is 6” tall, all wax (solid), unjointed, with wax hair, black bead eyes and wonderfully fine original clothing. I would say English, early 19th century. A little treasure, (but then I am biased!).

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Photos 14: These seven (yes there are seven, one only has underwear and is hiding) solid wax dolls came from the Mary Merritt Doll Museum. I saw them at the museum before it closed and it was love at first sight. They came with the following provenance (pictured) “Set of 7 dolls dressed as children of the London Foundling Hospital, with teacher. Belonged to Mary Trumble, born 1776 and her sister Penelope, born 1778. The 6th doll is circa 1810.” Of (solid) poured wax, the teacher is 5” and the children are 3”. All of them have painted hair, painted eyes and green wax boots. Their clothes, all original, are to die for. A real treasure. (English, c. 1800-1810) Photos 15: As you can see, this little tartan treasure claims to be “Queen Victoria’s 1st Doll. Given to Miss Eastment by Miss Mickie of Drayton. Miss Mickie’s grandmother was one of the Household staff at Balmoral”. Although I have not had time to follow up on this claim, I can tell you she is 6” tall, with a wax shoulder head, wax lower arms and legs, cloth body, wax hair and black bead eyes. The original box is a lovely item in its own right, with tartan trimmings and lovely red/white

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checked lining paper. Note the wax has darkened over time (the result of the damp Scottish weather?) but I will leave as is. English, c.1820’s. Photo 16 (previous page): This lovely trio are all 6.5”-7” in height. They all have wax shoulder heads, wax lower arms and black bead eyes. The midshipman has black wax boots and painted hair. The tartan girl has painted shoes and strands of hair fixed to her head. The little girl in white has wax lower legs and thin strands of hair. They look as if they came from the same maker but unfortunately we have no idea who that might be. English, early 19th century. Photo 17: This 8.5” wax shoulder head has wax lower arms, a cloth body with green wax boots, black bead eyes and wax hair. But it is her costume that makes her special. She is an example of a doll made by girls attending a Charity School. These schools were significant in the history of education in England. They were erected and maintained in various parishes by the voluntary contributions of the inhabitants for teaching poor children to read, write, and other necessary parts of education. It was usually maintained by religious organisations, which provided clothing and education to students freely or at little charge. On leaving most charity schools, children were put out to trades, services, etc. However, some schools were more ambitious than this and sent a few pupils on to university. To raise funds, some of the schools got the girls to dress dolls in the colour of the school uniform – red or blue were popular. English, early 19th century. Photo 18: This pair of lovelies are 4.5” tall. They are all wax, unjointed, both with wax hair and black bead eyes, one with red wax boots, the other with yellow, (note that yellow boots are quite rare, red are most common and then green, then yellow). They are not in original clothing but the redressing has been done well. Their little smiles tell me they are having a good time! English, early 19th century. Photo 19: This fine gent is 8” tall. He has a wax shoulderhead, wax lower arms, a cloth body with black wax boots, black bead eyes and wax hair. Male dolls of this type are rare, so he is in great demand from the ladies! English, early 19th century.

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Photo 20: The 10.5” wax headed pedlar doll on the right has such a wonderful “crone” like expression. All original, her head is wax, her body and legs are wood, her arms are wrapped cloth over wire and her hands are leather. Her clothes are all original and her basket is full of wonderful tiny wares – a lovely example of this sort of doll. (English?, c.1850?). The little doll at the front is a chicken bone doll. Someone creative has used red wax to make the head and feet and dressed it as an old crone – no idea where she came from or how old! But the doll on the left is the biggest mystery. It is an 8” Grodnertal that has had the front half of its head removed (or maybe it was damaged beyond repair?) and replaced by a wax mask. The doll has been dressed to represent a cholera doctor (remember the scary movies?). If you google “mask cholera doctor 19th century” you will see the pictures with the large noses, aimed at protecting the doctor from catching the disease. He is carrying various items that a cholera doctor would have had – red seems to have been a common colour in his “cures”. German (or German and English) c. 1830. Photo 21: I believe this fine gent to be a portrait doll of Prince Albert. At 8.5”, his construction is quite different to any other doll I have seen. He has a wax head (not shoulder head), moulded wax head-hair and moustache and black bead eyes. But it is his body construction that makes him unique – he has a metal skeleton, covered Photo 22 in cloth – making him VERY heavy for such a small doll. His clothing is original – and, if you google Prince Albert, you will see the doll is a very good representation. English, c 1850. Photo 22: This tiny tot is only 3.5” tall. She is all wax, unjointed, with wax hair, painted eyes and red waxed boots. Her silk dress is original – her lace overdress may be original or may have been added to protect the dress. English, early 19th century.

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Photo 23: Earlier, I showed you one of my earliest poured wax baby dolls. Well here is my smallest. At only 6”, her construct is exactly the same as her bigger poured wax sisters – wax shoulder head, wax lower arms and legs and a cloth body. She has painted eyes, however, which is very rare in the bigger sizes (I have only seen one example). Her clothing is original, with wonderfully fine stitching. She came with a doll’s bed and a note to say she had come from a family in Cornwall. English, c. 1830. Photo 24: I’ve chosen to include a selection of one of my very favourite type of wax dolls. These doll house dolls are all similar in construction – poured wax shoulder heads, lower arms and legs with cloth bodies. The variation comes in size (the smallest is 3”, the largest 7”), hair (some have painted wax hair, others have tiny wigs/curls), feet (some are bare foot, others have painted boots/socks) and eyes (some have painted eyes, others have black bead eyes). All – and this is not unusual – have their original sewn on clothing. They are little treasures. I have always assumed them to be English, miniature examples of their big poured wax sisters! (English, c.1850-1860) Photo 25: And finally, although this doll does not quite fit in with the before 1850 timeline, I would not leave her out. What does this remind you of – yes indeed, a Kestner wrestler. Kestner did made wax dolls – this type of all wax doll and also a wax over with a lovely ball jointed composition body. This doll, in its original box, is 7” tall. She is allwax – head, torso and legs all in one – with jointed arms. She has black wax boots with white wax ribbed socks. Her original underwear and dress are organdy and the ribbons in her long blonde plaited hair match the blue lining in her box. At some stage in her life she has been exposed to heat and her face has become somewhat “sunken”. But I think it has only added to her appeal and I love her nonetheless! (German, c1870) Well that’s it folks. I hope you enjoyed your viewing of the picture gallery. I also hope it has given you a better appreciation (even if you still think most of them are ugly) of the variety of these small wax treasures and how sometimes, they open up a window into the history of their time. If you have any information or examples you would like to share with me, please feel free to contact me at waxlady83@aol.com.

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Twice as Nice, Galluba and Double Bathing by Sharon Hope Weintraub

Illustration 1. Two sets of bisque double bathers, each featuring a bathing beauty standing by a companion seated on a low bench. The large set is 5.75 inches tall and incised “354.” The smaller pair is 5 inches tall and incised “355.”

Illustration 2. Two sets of bisque double bathing beauties, featuring a bather draping a leg over her seated companion. The larger set is 5 inches high and incised “350.” The smaller pair is 4.5 inches tall and incised “351.” 40

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sk a collector of bathing beauties what is better than one lovely lady by Galluba and Hofmann and the answer is likely to be two beauteous belles by this German company - especially when the detectable damsels are joined together as one of Galluba’s rare double figurines. Perhaps the most commonly found, though far from common, is the model shown in Illustration 1 of two voluptuous bathers, one seated on a bench, tentatively stretching out a toe as if to test the water, while her standing companion points down, to some unseen sea. This model came in at least two sizes: The larger pair of ladies is 5.75 inches tall, while their smaller sisters are 5 inches in height. Both doubles are of the finest bisque and modeling, typical of Galluba. The ladies’ lovely faces are decorated in the company’s standard style, with one-stroke brows, intaglio blue eyes with black pupils and white highlights, outlined in black and accented with red lid lines, and softly-smiling, full lips. The taller twosome has lost their original bathing costumes and sport replaced mohair wigs, but the smaller double is all original. The standing bather’s extended right index finger is often missing on this model. In many cases the dainty digit was broken off by accident, but in some cases the stump appears to have been finished in the factory, suggesting that this fragile finger may have been lost when the arm was decanted from the mold. These double delights were expensive and difficult pieces to make, requiring multiple molds and great skill to assemble and fire, so minute factory flaws are to be expected. The larger version is incised under the bench “354,” the other set is incised “355.” The pulchritudinous pair in Illustration 2 engages in a little horseplay with one bathing belle surprising her seated companion by draping a shapely leg over her shoulder. The larger figure is 5 inches high and incised underneath “350.” Although time has claimed these luscious ladies’ bathing costumes, they have retained their original mohair wigs. The more petite pair has managed to retain some tattered remains of their original

Illustration 4. Two sets of bisque double bathing beauties. The larger pair is 4.5 inches tall and long and has no visible marks. The smaller double is 3.5 inches tall and long and incised underneath “358.”

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Illustration 3. 5 inch tall and long bisque double bathing beauty, one pulling the other by her legs. Incised “356.”

outfits, as well as their mohair wigs. Incised underneath, “351,” this curvaceous couple is 4.5 inches tall. The beautiful bather in Illustration 3 is pulling her friend’s leg, in fact, both legs. Although these belles are now bare, they still have the tousled remains of their blonde mohair wigs, now tucked under replaced bathing caps of antique lace. Incised “356” underneath the buttocks of the reclining woman, this provocative pair is 5 inches tall and long. Two more of the same pose in two smaller sizes are pictured in Illustration 4. The diminutive double damsels, now clad only in their original mohair wigs, are 3.5 inches tall and incised underneath “358.” Any marks on the larger pair is hidden under their original net swimsuits, but a logical guess is that they would be incised “357,” as at 4.5 inches tall and long, they fall between the latest and smallest versions. As the china charmers in Illustration 5 demonstrate, it takes two to tango. During Victorian and Edwardian times, it was acceptable for women to dance together, typically at tea dances when there were not enough male partners. In the early 1900s, restaurants, night clubs and other places of evening entertainment would hire professional dancers to entertain the patrons, often partnering two pretty women in daring dresses to dance among the tables in the latest, and most shocking dances of the day. In her

1909 story, “The Sémiramis Bar,” the French author Colette described two young women waltzing together, “I see only two graceful bodies united, sculpted beneath thin dresses by the wind of the waltz. . . .They waltz lewdly, sensuously, with that delicious inclination of a tall sail of a yacht. . . . I really find it prettier than any ballet.” Eight inches tall, this dancing duo is incised underneath “9039,” and is by Galluba. The lady in red has a hole in her hat, and her partner has a similar opening in her bandeau, no doubt to hold decorative plumes. I added the brightly colored feathers to complete their Edwardian ensembles. The postcard pictured in Illustration 6, signed “Usabal,” no doubt was the inspiration for the china figurine. In Galluba’s interpretation, the lithe lasses look a bit more ladylike than lascivious, but otherwise Galluba carefully copied everything from the pose to the outfits, changing only the color of the black gown to brilliant red. Usabal was a prolific painter of seductive Edwardian beauties, and had designed a series of postcards picturing couples, male and female or two women, entwined in the tango. Searching the Internet, I came across footage of Spanish artist Luiz Usabal Y Hernandez (1876-1937) painting portraits of silent screen sirens (in the film, he is referred to as “Louis Usabal, famous artist from old Valencia in Spain”). Looking at examples of Antique DOLL Collector

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Illustration 5. China figurine of two women dancing. 8 inches tall and incised “9039.”

Illustration 6. Vintage postcard signed by artist “Usabal.”

Luiz/Louis Usabal’s art, including his movie star portfolio, he is certainly the artist of this image. His style is the same, the signatures are identical, and the time period is correct. Illustration 7 features Galluba’s version of Usabal’s beauties in bisque. In this model, the detectible dancers are a bit more demure, leaving a bit of space between their buxom bodies, one woman’s hand now hovering over her partner’s back, rather than pressing the flesh. Perhaps this was necessary in order to drape these ladies in delicate dresses of real silk, lace, and ribbon, now lost to the ravages of time and moths. All that remains of their original adornment are their somewhat tousled mohair wigs. Incised “314” under the base, this dancing duo is 8 inches high. Another bisque version of the tangoing twosome, also attributed to Galluba, is pictured in Illustration 8. The ladies have molded hair and headgear similar to that pictured on the postcard, but are otherwise nude, except for their molded pumps and tinted stockings. At 5.25 inches tall, they are the littler sisters of the previous dancing damsels. They may also be younger sisters, as their figures have 42

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been considerably slimmed down, perhaps reflecting the shift throughout the 1910s to a more slender silhouette with less emphasis on the bust and hips. The base, molded to resemble a parquet floor, is incised “Germany” and “8918.” The lavender tinting representing their stockings only climbs half way up their calves, and the bisque was left white from the tops of the stockings to the waist, so they look best dressed. Yet, dressing is difficult because of the pose and the fact that the supporting pedestal is molded to their hips. Although far from a competent seamstress, I solved the problem by stitching together pieces of green and pink silk and gathering the strip around both their waists to create the illusion of separate skirts. No doubt originally they were dressed with the fine fabrics and detailed tailoring Galluba lavished on its fashion ladies. The unusual variation of double dancers appearing in Illustration 9 appears to feature a man and woman waltzing. Both bisque figures are separate and fit together in an embrace, tiny holes in the soles of their feet fitting over supporting rods. The wooden base is not original and these dancers may have once had a bisque

Illustration 7. Bisque double of dancing women. 8 inches tall and incised “314.”

Illustration 8. Bisque double of dancing women. 5.25 inches tall and incised “Germany” and “8918.”

base or decorated a silk-covered candy box or pincushion. The male figure is dressed in a molded black tuxedo, flocked to give the appearance of fabric. The details on the molded costume include the seams on the back of his white gloves to the white stripes on his gray socks. Although “he” has an original short mohair wig, his face is as delicate and feminine as that of his pretty partner. The lady wears her original mohair wig in the typical Galluba chignon and a delicate dress of golden cream silk. Her tinted stockings match her dress and she has molded light blue pumps. This diminutive double is just 4 inches from the soles of the man’s shoes to the tips of the fingers on his raised hand. There are no visible marks. These delightful doubles by Galluba are difficult to find, but worth the search. As any collector of bathing beauties will agree, a double bathing beauty of Galluba is twice as nice.

Illustration 9. Bisque figures of a man and woman dancing. 4 inches tall. No visible marks.

Bibliography Cieslik, Jurgen and Marianne. German Doll Encyclopedia. Cumberland, Maryland: Hobby House Press, Inc. 1985 Colette. The Collected Stories of Colette. Robert Phelps, ed. New York, New York: Farrar Strauss Giroux, 1984. Critical Past, “Janet Gaynor, Margaret Livingston and Olive Borden pose as Louis Usabal paints in Hollywood, California.” http://www.criticalpast. com/video/65675067404_Louis-Usabal_Janet-Gaynor_Margaret-Livingston_ Olive-Borden Weintraub, Sharon. “ Bawdy Bisques and Naughty Novelties: German Bathing Beauties and Their Risqué Kin. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, Inc. 2005 Antique DOLL Collector

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Delivery Man. Courtesy Susan Voake

Novelty Items

by Judy L. Fisher Photographs by Rick Fisher and Susan Voake

hen most people hear Lenci they often think about the wonderful art dolls made of wool felt in the 1920s and 1930s. However, the Lenci Company, and specifically the instrumental person behind the company, Elena Scavini, was a follower of the Art Nouveau movement which swept through the decorative arts and architecture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries especially in Europe. This movement not only affected her designs of the dolls and their clothing, but all the items the company made during this same period. In fact, most people in the doll world donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize just how prolific the Lenci Company was in making all sorts of items other than dolls. As early as the 1924 catalog, we see some of these novelty items, such as an 11-inch character with a mushroom hat. These items continued to be shown in the late 1926 catalog and were called fetishes.

1924 Catalog Image

Boris from 1926. Judy Fisher Collection Cupido from 1926. Judy Fisher Collection

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Tea Cozy from 1925. Formerly owned by author

1927 Catalog Image

Grasshopper. Courtesy Susan Voake

Egg covers first appeared in 1927.

1927 Catalog Image

They showed up again in the 1927 catalog with this delightful grasshopper and his top hat, but by 1929 many of them disappeared except Pan who continued to be made into the 1960s. Next to be seen as novelty items were tea cozies. In the 1925 catalog Elena Scavini, who loved to drink tea herself, introduced five different tea cozies all with doll heads. I was fortunate enough to own the one pictured above on the right. She was quite large as well as heavy. These continued to be made until 1933. In 1927, egg covers first appeared in a catalog. They added charm to any breakfast table while serving the purpose of keeping the boiled eggs nice and warm. The underside of the covers were lined with the same wool felt used on the dolls. Over the years, they offered 14 different styles. The two shown here have heads made out of wooden beads, which will be another novelty item discussed below. Other egg covers had molded-felt faces. The Lenci Company also took special orders to have these adorable covers display a company name for advertising purposes. 46

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Felt Laundry Bag/ Purse with Clown’s Head. Courtesy Susan Voake

1927 Catalog Images of Purses Organdy Laundry Bag with Doll’s Head. Formerly owned by author

More often found at doll shows and online are the Lenci purses and laundry bags. The purses varied in size from as large as 23 ½ inches to as small as 5-inches. They had handles made of the same wool felt and often closed with a zipper, but not always. The purses are usually seen in intricate felt designs with doll heads while the laundry bags are often made of layered organdy as well as wool felt. In the 1927 catalog, five models of purses are shown in very elaborate designs. These novelty items continued into 1933 and still had doll heads; however, they probably weren’t intended as purses as much as children’s laundry bags.

1933 Catalog Image Felt Purse, c. late 30’s. Courtesy Susan Voake

Felt Purse, c. late 30’s. Formerly owned by author

Velvet Purse, c. late 30’s. Judy Fisher Collection

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1931 Catalog Image of Wooden Bead Dolls.

Perhaps the most delightful Lenci novelty items are the wooden bead dolls mentioned earlier. They were introduced in the 1930 catalog. While there were only two shown that year, in the 1931 catalog Lenci dedicated a whole page to 16 models. These dolls average about 5 inches in height; they have a face painted on a wooden bead that sits on a wire armature that has the arms/hands and feet added to wood or composition. The wool felt covers the wire body. What makes these little items so wonderful is the detailed clothing that is so typical of Lenci craftsmanship. As you can see, the Lenci Company put as much effort into dressing these novelty items as they did their dolls of all sizes. It is possible that these were gifts sold on ships since a few have been found with a felt strip bearing a shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name embroidered on it. Usually on the back of these little dolls are felt loops to allow for hanging as a decorative piece. However, over the years many may have been cut off. Also, the popular round silver tags typically found on the miniature dolls are often missing as well. Thus, they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t often recognized as being a Lenci item. Pictured are eight wonderful examples of these marvelous wooden bead dolls. 48

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Wooden Bead Dolls. Susan Voake Collection

In Polly Judd’s book, Cloth Dolls, she shows novelty heads that were used for decorations in automobiles, homes and so forth. Three heads featured were a carbiniere/policeman and a man with a pipe (both pictured below) and the last one was a bellhop. Also shown is a novelty head that bears a strong resemblance to Jackie Coogan. This head was found in its original Lenci box. In Judd’s book, she also mentioned novelty heads placed inside flowers and placed on small clay pots which sometimes became lost or broken in the passing years. Since this was a cottage industry, the same flower heads can have minor differences. The adorable wooden lady bug is another magical accessory made by the Lenci Company. Carbiniere/ Policeman Head. Courtesy Susan Voake

Series 110 Lenci Doll holding Wood Bead Clown Doll. Courtesy Lynda Marks

Man with Pipe. Judy Fisher Collection

Flower head with wooden Lady Bug. Judy Fisher Collection

Jackie Coogan Head with original box. Formerly owned by author

Bright Pink Flower Head. Courtesy Jennifer Hanson

Flower Head. Courtesy Susan Voake

Girl’s Head on wooden box. Courtesy Susan Voake Antique DOLL Collector

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Puppet. Formerly owned by author

1933 Catalog Image Sewing Basket. Courtesy Susan Voake

Ladybug Pincushion. Courtesy Susan Voake

Candy Dish. Courtesy Susan Voake

Bookmark. Judy Fisher Collection

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Puppets with dolls heads were another novelty item made by Lenci. Many of them were shown in the 1933 catalog; in fact, there were 15 different ones featured. They often had the winker face, the same face as seen as early as 1926. There were other toys and many stuffed animals featured. The Lenci Company even made pincushions, sewing baskets, candy dishes, bookmarks.

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w w w . t h e t e n d e ry e a r s . n e t 6.5 “ All Bisque Kestner SE. Very pale bisque. Chubby tummy. BR. eyes. Swivel neck.Orig. organdy shift in ecru, straw hat. Fisted hands. Very desirable doll. $ 2,900.

Beautiful mint rare 6.5” Mignonette. Orig. dress. Rare factory installed bracelet. Long blonde mohair wig. All bisque. Swivel neck. Four strap boo-tines. Wears dark brown hat that matches her brown eyes. $ 3,400.

Darling 13” Gebruder Heubach. Mohair braids curled at side of head. Molded tongue and teeth. Special cotton dress. German shoes. $ 2,300.

14” All original Tete Jumeau. This doll is mint, a true treasure. Longest eyelashes I have ever seen on a Jumeau. Dressed in ecru silk in fabulous condition. Rare white presentation shoes. Hat is from Au Bon Marche. $ 9,800.

6.5 “ Chubby Kestner. Bisque head and compo body. Rare Jointed knees. Painted bk. Mary Janes. Darling doll all in red. $ 2,500.

The last category of novelty items is Lenci children’s clothing which was sold at high end department stores. The clothing was often displayed on Lenci mannequins ranging from infant to 12-year old in size. On the left is a beautiful child’s coat and hat in pieced wool for most likely a 10‑year old. They also made felt covered hat stands with a child’s sculpted head, which are rarely found. The most magnificent piece was a pair of children’s shoes that I once owned. Unfortunately when the Garella family first took over the Lenci Company in the mid-1930s, many of these wonderful novelty items were no longer manufactured. However, by the 1960 and 1970s, they decided to bring back some items. It is the author’s hope that doll collectors will now appreciate the vast array of accessories and novelty items that the Lenci Company made in the 1920s and 1930s well beyond just their famous felt dolls. And the next time you’re at a doll show or looking online and you see a wooden bead doll, you’ll say “That’s a Lenci.” Children’s Shoes. Formerly owned by author Rooster. Courtesy of Susan Voake

Children’s Coat and Hat. Judy Fisher Collection

Horse and Dog from 1960s. Judy Fisher Collection

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Billye Harris, Ashley’s Dolls, email: billyehb@aol.com

Certainly one of the rarest dolls in the salesroom, this character Jumeau 202 from their “Series Fantastique” sold early at the show. Carmel Doll Shop. email: mnd@carmeldollshop.com

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o matter how many times we have been to the UFDC annual national convention (in our case 31), the excitement on opening night never diminishes. Without a doubt, it is hands down the largest and most opulent doll show in the world. This year’s theme, kindred spirits, was an homage to the wonderful children’s books Anne of Green Gables. As fellow doll collectors we all enjoy a connection through our shared interest in dolls, a bond that lasts a lifetime. For beginner collectors, as well as those searching for the rarest of the rare, UFDC is the venue where you are most likely to ﬁnd a treasure. We are delighted to bring you some of the highlights of this year’s convention.

Valerie Fogel, Beautiful Bebes. offered this 30-inch portrait Jumeau, originally shown at the 1867 Paris Expo. 52

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Jumeau Triste, a grand 33” size, a smaller Triste and a FG. Sandy Kralovetz, email: skay43@aol.com

Fritzi’s Antique Dolls, email: Fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

Marshall Martin and Lynn Murray, email: marshallmartin@earthlink.net or twosistersstudio@gmail.com

Character Jumeau, 1300 series Simon Halbig and a Bru Jne. Turn of the Century Antiques, email: toc@rare-dolls.com

Margaret Kincaid offered French dolls, miniatures and accessories. Email: margaret.kincaid@gmail.com

A lovely early poupee, Marion Maus Antiques, email: mmausantiques@gmail.com

Delightful all bisques in the booth of Sue Kallen, email: suelkallen@yahoo.com

Samy Odin from La Musee de la Poupee shows a rare paper mache in ethnic costume, c. 1860, with provenance from the collection of Mary Hurley Mallon. Email: samy.odin@noos.fr

A luxury vitrine, from Sondra Kruger, email: sondkr@sondrakrueger.com

Phil May, email:dollmanofog@aol.com

Portrait Jumeau, Schmitt and a Steiner A, Nancy Smith, email: nasdoll@comcast.net

Sheila Needle, email: dollwitch@cox.net

A beautiful Madonna offered by Cynthia Oregon, email: cynthiaorgeron@bellsouth.net

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K*R 114 with glass eyes. Dorothy McGonagle, email: dorothymcgonage@comcast.net

Ann Pruitt-Phillips, email: ann@annpruett-phillips.com

Rosalie Whyel and Shelley Helzer offered some lovely paper matches, email: dollart@dollart.com

Barrois fashion, Kay Jensen, email: klj@goldrush.com

Karen Rockwell, email:K52644@aol.com

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Debbie Varner holding a Heubach in wonderful Scottish costume, email:queenbeev1@comcast.net

An early Steiff offered by Margaret Benike, email: busybantiques@embarqmail.com

La Bebe Phenix by Benoit Louie Martin with a pristine articulated body. Mary Ann Spinelli, email: nellingdolls@gmail.com

A dapper Gesland soldier and Bru fashion, Betty Stepnowski, email: dyannaprintz@zoominternet.net

Joyce Kekatos, email: joycedolls@aol.com

All original Depose Jumeau, 24 inches. Irene Randolph, email: art@ďŹ reweedgallery.com

Jackie Allington holds a circa 1790 wooden formerly in the collection of Richard Wright. Email: nickandjackie@gmail.com

Hertel Schwab googly, Honey & Shars, email: honeyandshars@yahoo.com K*R 112x, Nancy McCray, email: nlmccray@q.com

K*R 115 and Kley and Hahn 520. Rick Saxman, email: ricksax@earthlink.net

Joan and Lynette, email: joanlynettedolls@sbcglobal.net

Dorothy Drake, email: info@crossroadsshows.com

Schmitt, Portrait Jumeau and a Steiner found in the booth of Becky Ourant, email: ourant@ptd.net

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Susan Sirkis, a great source for dealmakers and costumers, email: ssirkis757@aol.com

Warrior monk from a scene in a kabuki performance, Alan Pate, email: info@ japanesedolls.com

Toy Shoppe co-owner Barrie with some of their latest artist dolls, phone 800-447-7995

Jackie Everett, jackiemom4@aol.com

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All Dolled Up, email: glemn@frontier.com The Queen of Hearts, R. John Wright dolls

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AUCTION GALLERY Theriault’s Marquis Auction July 26

Bringing the top price of the sale, this all original Jumeau model 211 with an amazing character face, from the “Series Fantastique,” 20 inches, one of only 11 made, brought $165,000.

y any measure the Theriault’s July 26 auction in Washington D.C. was nothing short of spectacular. Showcasing three hundred rare dolls and automata from the legendary collection of Ursula Brecht of Munich, the final and most cherished room boxes from the Hanne Büktas collection, and Lenci dolls from Nancy Lazenby, author of Lenci: The History & the Dolls, it was bound to be a recordbreaking event. Prices shown below do not include buyer’s premium. For more information visit Proxibid.

Another doll from the “Series Fantastique,” model 208, 20 inches, with family provenance, realized $65,000. Two of the most popular and evocative symbols of French 19th century popular culture, Pierrot and the moon, come together in this marvelous Lambert automaton, 21 inches, $44,000.

The seldom seen musical automaton “Pifferari” by Jean Roullet, 32 inches, sold for $52,000. Two striking all original examples of mechanical cyclists by Vichy. The largest, 16 inches, with a portrait face, c. 1870 realized $21,000. The petite model, 12 inches, brought $4750.

A gorgeous A.T. by Thuillier , 23 inches, pictured on the cover of Ursula Brecht’s Book, Precious Dolls, $54,000.

18 inch Huret, c. 1857, with articulated wooden body replacement done at A La Poupee de Nuremberg, original costume and signed shoes, $29,000.

Bebe Bru, c. 1884, 16 inches with signed Bru Shoes, $31,000.

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14-inch Grodnertal wooden, beautifully painted hair and fully articulated body, $21,000.

10-inch Steiner in the original dress, $5250, 12-inch block letter bebe by Gaultier, 12 inches with all bisque mignonette, $7500 and French salon chair, $950.

“Anili” by Lenci, 16 inches, circa 1923, $5250.

Premiere Bebe Jumeau, size 2, 9-1/2 inches, $11,000.

cMasters Harris Auctions conducted their antique to modern summer auction at their Newark, Ohio headquarters August 4 and 5. This 19” All original Jumeau Louvre Bebe in box brought $3,120. www.mcmastersharris.com

gorgeous early French bisque Jumeau Bebe, size 1, 11 inches, with rare cartouche mark and wrap-around eyes, original mohair wig over cork pate, straight wrists, body stamped “Jumeau Medaille d’or Paris”, wearing the original factory costume, brought 14,560 at Frasher’s recent doll auction www.liveauctioneers.com

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4/16‑10/9. Switzerland. Advertising Signs Special Exhibit. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. www.swmb.museum.

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3 Germany. Christel Graser Collection & Steiff Auction. Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GmbH. Gotz C. Seidel. 0049(0)6203‑13014. (F)0049(0)6203‑17193. mail@spielzeugauktion.de. www.spielzeugauktion.de. 3 Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com. 7‑11 Greenwood Village, CO. Miniature Conference. Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys. Doubletree Hilton Denver Tech. Judi Hamilton. 720‑879‑1820. 10 Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Alexander Fireman’s Rec Hall. Linda Vilsack/Linda Callahan. 585‑482‑0835. 10 Roseville, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.dolls4all.com. www.crossroadsshows.com. 10 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Al Bahr Temple. Delightful Dolls of Southern California. Linda Payne Smith. 619‑265‑0443. 10 Spokane, WA. Doll Show. Country Homes Christian Church. Spokane Falls Doll Club. Penny Zarneski. 509‑327‑7622. 10 Toms River, NJ. Doll Tea. 600 Main Bed & Breakfast. Jersey Shore Doll Club. Rachel. 732‑506‑0719. 11 Canada. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Cambridge, Ontario. Maple Leaf Doll Show. 905‑526‑7718. 11 Chagrin Falls, OH. Doll Show. Family Life Center. Eileen Green. 440‑283‑5839. 11 Houston, TX. Doll Show. Double Tree Hotel at Hobby Airport. First Houston Doll Club. Mia Grabowski. 281‑484‑2218. 11 Maquoketa, IA. Doll, Toy & Bear Show. Cornerstone Inn & Suites. Eastern Iowa Doll Shows. Sherryl Newton. 319‑610‑3534. easterniowadollshows@aol.com. dollshows@aol.com. 11 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. Carol Benson. 612‑669‑1613. CPromotionsPlus.com. 16‑17 Englewood, CO. Doll Show. Englewood Elks Lodge #2122. Tri‑State Doll Sale. Lorella Farmer. 303‑988‑8591.

17 East Aurora, NY. Doll Luncheon. Roycroft Inn. Ginnyladies. Linda Gorog. 585‑457‑9523. 17 Willoughby, OH. Teddy Bear Auction. Milestone Auctions. 440‑527‑8060. milestoneauctions@yahoo.com. www.milestoneauctions.com. 18 Covington, KY. Doll Show. Radisson Hotel. Triple Crown Doll Club. Cheryl Harper. 513‑739‑2867. 3Crown.DollClub@gmail.com. 18 Milwaukee, WI. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. American Serb Hall. Orphans in the Attic. Sue Serio. 414‑871‑8696. 18 Nashua, NH. Doll Show. Crowne Plaza Nashua Hotel. Granite State & Nellie Perkins Doll Clubs. Brenda Thomas. 603‑472‑3523. Karen Vincent. 603‑547‑3492. 21 Louisville, KY. Doll Convention. The Brown Hotel. Modern Doll Collectors Convention, Inc. Karen Schoewe. ModernDollCollectors.com. 22‑24 Billings, MT. Doll Conference. Radisson Hotel Billings. Heritage Doll Guild of the Yellowstone. Birdie Dapples. 406‑698‑3227. 23 Atlanta, GA. Miniature Show. Marriott Permeter Center. Atlanta Miniature Society. Jacklin Bekkouche. 770‑213‑4353. 23‑24 Denver, PA. Doll & Toy Auction. Morphy Auctions. info@morphyauctions.com. www.MorphyAuctions.com. 877‑968‑8880. (F) 717‑336‑7115. 23‑24 Spring City, PA. Dolls, Dollhouses & Miniatures Auction. 20 Bonnie Brae Road. www.echant.com. Ron Rhoads. 610‑385‑4818. rrhoads@dejazzd.com. 24 Farmington, CT. Artist Teddy Bear Show. Homewood Suites by Hilton. Teddy Bear Artist Co‑op Shows. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453. www.landoskydollclub.com. 24 Fletcher, NC. Doll Show. Western NC Agricultural Center. Land O’Sky Doll Club. www.landoskydollclub.com. Lue. 828‑883‑4899. 24 Florence, SC. Doll & Toy Show. SiMT Conference Center. Pee Dee Doll Club. A. Hayek. 843‑472‑1311. www.Dollclubs.com. 24 France. French House Auction for Toys, Railways , Dolls & Automata. Galerie DeChartres. +33(0)2 37 88 28 28. (F) +33(0)2 37 88 28 20. 25 Canada. Doll Show. Italian Cultural Centre. Doll Club of Edmonton. Jana. 780‑475‑7179. 25 Canada. Doll, Bears & Miniatures Show. The Nepean Sportsplex in Ottawa. Valerie Hennigar. vhennigar@sympatico.ca. 613‑314‑4240. 25 Flint, MI. Doll Show. Dom Polski Hall. Flint Barbie Club. Sue Ferrier. 810‑639‑2353. Calendar continued on page 61

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Toledo Doll & Bear Show October 9, 2016

hown are some of the wonderful offerings seen at the April 2016 Toledo Doll & Bear Show. The dealer turnover rate is basically nonexistent so at each show, quality dealers from around the country can be counted on to bring a wonderful selection of dolls. Mark your calendars for the October 9, 2016 show! Please check out the web site at www.toledodollshow for more information on this important doll show promoted by Sandy Bullock.

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eet the new NADDA president, Fritzi Martinez, owner of Fritzi’s Antique Dolls. Fritz promises to bring the same enthusiasm and professionalism to NADDA that she displays in her amazing booth exhibits. For more information visit nadda.org. The next show will take place April 29 and 30 in Kansas City, MO, the same location as the UFDC Headquarters.

www.toledodollshow.com October 9, 2016 | 10am - 4pm Stranahan Great Hall 4655 Heatherdowns Blvd. - Toledo, Ohio 43614

Dolls Bears Accessories Antique Toys & Vintage Holiday

Only 3 minutes off exit 59 of the 80/90 Ohio Turnpike (between I-75 & 475)

Admission $6 per person $1 off with ad – Children under 12 Free

Early Bird Entry 8:30am - $20

Doll appraisals by Nancy McCray (As seen on the Antiques Road Show) ($3 requested donation per item appraised - proceeds to charity) On-site doll stringing by Shari McMasters

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October 2016 Calendar continued from page 61

5 Hatfield, PA. Doll Auction. Alderfer Auctions. 215‑393‑3000. info@AlderferAuction.com. www.AlderferAuction.com. 5‑8 Panama City, FL. Doll Makers’ Convention. Holiday Inn Resort Panama City Beach. Beckie Decker. 972‑299‑9680. 6 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sherri’s Doll Show. Sherri. 310‑386‑4211. Sherribean7@aol.com. 8 Bangor, ME. Doll Show. Elks Lodge. Maine‑ly Dolls Club. Inez Toothaker. 207‑234‑4101. 8 Las Cruces, NM. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show. Scottish Rite Temple. Dona Ana Doll Club. Gloria Sanders. 575‑523‑1413. www.Dollclubs.com/New Mexico. 8 Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Pasadena Elks Lodge. Forever Young Antiques. Sandy Kline. 818‑368‑4648. 8 Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com. 8 Salisbury, NC. Doll & Bear Show. Salisbury Civic Ctr. Southeastern Doll Shows. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com. 8 Sherwood, OR. Doll Show. Sherwood Elks Lodge. The Fashion Doll Club of Oregon. Julie Oerding. 503‑816‑3966. 8 Southaven, MS. Doll, Toy & Miniature Show. Southaven Arena. Southern Belles Doll Club. Donna Brown. 901‑377‑5796. Cricket1937@comcast.net. Karen Pagington. 901‑377‑9653. Rpaging3@comcast.net. 8 Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com. 9 Anaheim, CA. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. Rowbear’s Events. www.nationaldollfestival.com. Rowbear. 831‑438‑5349. NatlDoll@aol.com. 9 Lebanon, PA. Doll Show. Lebanon Valley Expo Center. Central Penn Doll Collectors Club. Dotti. 717‑761‑3609. CentralPennDollCollectorsClub.org. 9 New Hope, PA. Doll Show. Eagle Fire Hall. Mark Lehmann. 215‑657‑2477. 9 Toledo, OH. Doll, Bear Show. Stranahan Great Hall. Sandy Bullock. 734‑282‑0152. Sandy4085hotmail.com. www.toledodollshow.com. 13‑15 Chattanooga, TN. Doll Show. Embassy Suites. Doll Artisan Guild International. Jody Cook. 607‑432‑4977. 13 Marlborough, MA. Dolls, Dollhouses & Toys Auction. Skinner. 508‑970‑3202. discovery@skinnerinc.com. wwwSkinnerinc.com. 14‑15 Germany. Toy Auction. Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GmbH. Gotz C. Seidel. 0049(0)6203‑13014. (F)0049(0)6203‑17193. mail@spielzeugauktion.de. www.spielzeugauktion.de. 15 Arcadia, CA. Doll Show. The Oak Tree Room. Michael. 626‑791‑1129.

Annual Southeastern Doll Show

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Saturday Oct. 1st, 2016 10 AM - 3PM

Collett St Rec. Ctr. 300 Collett St. Morganton NC Antique dolls, collectible dolls, wigs, eyes, shoes, costumes, dollar tables Doll appraisals • Doll Hospital Door Prizes

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The Doll Works

Sara Bernstein’s Dolls

Judith Armitstead (781) 334‑5577 P.O. Box 195, Lynnfield, MA 01940 Please visit our website for a fine selection of antique dolls, dollhouse dolls, dollhouse miniatures, teddy bears, all bisque dolls, bathing beauties, kewpies, dresser boxes, snow babies, half dolls, and doll accessories at www.thedollworks.net

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October 2016 Calendar continued from page 63 15 Austin, TX. Doll Show. Norris Conference Center. Austin Doll Collectors Society. Sharon Weintraub. 512‑323‑9639. Austindollcollectorssociety.blogspot.com 15 Chocowinity, NC. Doll Show. Tarheel Variety Theater. A to Z Doll Club of Washington NC. Martha Robbins. 252‑943‑2969. 15 Kingsport, TN. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Kingsport Civic Auditorium. The Doll House. Ellen. 423‑753‑0022. Mary. 423‑247‑1639. Cindy. 423‑292‑3682. 15 Lincoln, NE. Luncheon & Doll Show. Hillcrest County Club. Star City Doll Society. Marcella Miller. 402‑486‑3363. 15 Palmetto, GA. Doll Show. Georgia Baptist Children’s Home. Peachtree Doll Collectors. Brenda Welker. 770‑579‑9404. bwelker@bellsoouth.net. Linda Dobbs. 706‑672‑3010. Ldobbs2@bellsouth.net 15 Tucson, AZ. Miniature Show. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. Tucson’s Miniature Community. 520‑881‑0606. 15 Wausau, WI. Doll Show. St. Matthew’s Gymnasium. Altrusa of Wausau. Lynne Goheen. 715‑573‑1699. 15 Washington, NC. Doll Show. Tar Heel Variety Theater. A to Z Doll Club. Martha Robbins. 252‑943‑2969. Martythesmarty16@yahoo.com. 16 Buffalo, NY. Doll Show. U. B. Center for Tomorrow. Niagara Frontier Doll Club. Joan Malone. 716‑875‑2641. Kirsch.wa@gmail.com. 16 Dedham, MA. Doll, Bear & Folk Art Show. Holiday Inn‑Boston Dedham Hotel. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. www.CollinsGifts.com. 20‑21 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. www.withingtonauction.com. 22‑23 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Bear Show. Puyallup Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.dolls4all.com. www.crossroadsshows.com. 22 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Doll Collectors of North Park. Denise Perkins. 619‑602‑9043. 23 Binghamton, NY. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Double Tree by Hilton. Broome County Doll Club & JMK Shows. Tina. 607‑239‑2705. bcdollclub@gmail.com. Jesse. 352‑527‑6666. jmkshows@aol.com. 23 Canada. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. London Ukrainian Centre. Tracy Dew. 519‑332‑1777. www.LondonDollShow.com. 23 St. Charles, IL. Doll, Bear, Toy & Collectible Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows. Diana Tabin. 847‑772‑6760. 30 Farmington, CT. Artist Teddy Bear Show. Homewood Suites Hilton. Teddy Bear Co‑op Shows. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453. 30 Southbury, CT. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. The Crowne Plaza. Jenny Lind Doll Club. Pam Conboy. 203‑266‑4769.

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Ashley’s Dolls Clockwise: 16 Inches Simon and Halbig, Antique Costume, Blue Sleep Eyes, Ball Jointed Compo Body $850 • 19 Inches Kammer and Reinhardt Mold #115A, “Phillip”, Pouty Character, Sleep Eyes, Ball Jointed Body $2850 • 18 Inches Kammer and Reinhardt Mold #114, “Gretchen”, Painted Eyes, Compo Ball Jointed Body, Some wig pulls, $2400 • 15 Inches Catterfelder Puppenfabrik with Sleep eyes, Human Hair Wig, Ball Jointed Body $850 • 11 Inches Papier Mache, Original antique costume and shoes, Bisque arms $595

Be sure to visit us at the December Gaithersburg, Maryland Doll Show!!!

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Antique DOLL Collector October 2016 Vol. 19, No. 9

Auction Event on OCTOBER 1 – 2, 2016

The Legendary Doll Collection

of Estelle Johnston at Auction At the historic Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona

fter the July 2013 Part I auction of the legendary collector Estelle Johnston, Estelle fulfilled a lifelong dream. She moved from her beloved Atlanta to the rocky seacoast of California. And with her went favored dolls. Early dolls of wood and paper mache, fine porcelain dolls, and exceptional poupées from the French golden years. This final collection of Estelle Rose Johnston, encompassing several hundred remarkable dolls, will take place October 1-2, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona, and features over 450 lots and will be followed by a Discovery Day auction for attending bidders only.

Every Theriault’s auction brims with new discoveries for your collection. So why not join in on the bidding fun? It’s easy and fun. Choose your favorite way to bid.

Questions? Just call Theriault’s at 800-638-0422 or email info@theriaults.com and we’ll review all the details and help you choose the bidding option that’s best for you.

A full color art quality collector’s book for the October 1-2 auction is available for $59 domestic with after-sale price key and free shipping.

Would You Like to See All of the Beautiful Dolls in the “For the Love of the Ladies” Auction? Visit theriaults.com and look for ISSUU. You will be able to virtually turn the pages of the catalog to see the exquisite presentation as it is in print.

Questions? Want to order a catalog? Just call Theriault’s at 800-638-0422 or email info@theriaults.com and we’ll review all the details and help you choose the option that’s best for you.

To see more antique dolls from the October 1-2 auction look inside the cover of this issue. PO Box 151 • Annapolis, Maryland 21404 Toll-free: 800-638-0422 • 410-224-3655

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Auction Event on OCTOBER 1 – 2, 2016

The Legendary Doll Collection

of Estelle Johnston at Auction At the historic Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona

Every Theriault’s auction brims with new discoveries for your collection. So why not join in on the bidding fun? It’s easy and fun. Choose your favorite way to bid.

Questions? Just call Theriault’s at 800-638-0422 or email info@theriaults.com and we’ll review all the details and help you choose the bidding option that’s best for you.

A full color art quality collector’s book for the October 1-2 auction is available for $59 domestic with after-sale price key and free shipping.

Questions? Want to order a catalog? Just call Theriault’s at 800-638-0422 or email info@theriaults.com and we’ll review all the details and help you choose the option that’s best for you.

To see more antique dolls from the October 1-2 auction look inside the cover of this issue. PO Box 151 • Annapolis, Maryland 21404 Toll-free: 800-638-0422 • 410-224-3655

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Extremely rare French fashion doll by Benoit Louis Martin, whose deluxe body style and articulation caused a stir in 1860 and still does to this day, if you can be fortunate enough to acquire one! She is 18” of statuesque beauty w/ her early pale bisque shoulder head and lower arms, a highly polished, fully articulated wood body w/ metal-plated hip joints for ease of movement. Her finely made silk plaid walking suit is lovely, as is her white cotton peignoir and added accessorized touches, however, she doesn’t mind being displayed in a way that her enviable brass oval chest medal can be exposed and appreciated! $22,900.

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Sublime Jumeau Fashion with sky blue spiral threaded enamel eyes. Mademoiselle is on a deluxe 18” wood body with numerous articulations. Fantastic antique rose pinstriped silk ensemble with jet beaded trim, antique black felt feather trimmed hat, antique boots, perfect pressed bisque head and shoulder plate. Antique auburn wig. $7995~ Spectacular All-Original DEP Jumeau in all original clothing, wig and shoes. So rare to see with darling mohair coat and matching bonnet lavished with woven metal buttons, fine tullelike lace and frilly frippery that was reserved for only the most privileged child. Silk baby-blue Jumeau shoes with Bee Mark and fine silk stockings. Original strawberry blonde wig and pate, darling original matching dress with pale blue silk trim. Marked 4. $2995~

Wee 8.5” Simon Halbig shoulder head child with precious face, large blue eyes on original cloth body with bisque arms and legs. Cute little black boots and stockings, original bonnet and hand stitched dress. Perfect addition to a vignette. $1350~

Darling 7.5” AM 323 with swivel head on composition body with painted strapped shoes, blue sleep eyes, blonde mohair wig. All original from head to toe! $995~

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Beautiful 16” French Fashion with large pale blue eyes and lovely bisque head and kid edged shoulder plate. Original mohair wig with long curls. Dressed in pinstriped two piece walking suit, antique boots, antique hat, diamond and ruby ‘ring’ on right hand. $2450-

The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

“La Boutique Fantasque,” Auction Team Breker, November 5, 2016

October 2016 Volume 19, Number 9

The Mannequins of Pierre Imans by Samy Odin

The techniques used to manufacture these realistic poured wax models were similar to that used by doll makers at the time.

About The Cover On November 5 Auction Team Breker will sell what is known to be the only surviving example of Gustave Vichy’s “Eccentric Clown.” In the original costume, it was discovered in a Mexican villa in 2010. Other important automata include automata by Phalbois and Roulett et Decamps.

An Unexpected Antique: The Dolls’ House That Started My Collection by Elizabeth Bentley Hamilton “La Maison de Poupée” prepares for an upcoming wedding celebration.

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Flossie Fisher’s Own Doll

by Ursula Mertz A charming American composition doll labeled “Flossie Fisher’s Own Doll” was inspired by a popular game in the “Ladies Home Journal.”

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2016 UFDC Competitive Exhibits – Part I Photographed by Keith Kaonis at the UFDC National Convention in Washington, D.C.

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National Doll Festival July 26-29

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1-5) Amazing ‘Arts & Crafts’ Era Doll House - extraordinary Aesthetic Style details and precision crafting in a one of a kind Turn of the Century miniature scale - 23”x 9”x14” tall; w/ summer kitchen, bath and kitchen built-in’s, etched windows, French doors w/crystal knobs, window shades, mirrored BR doors; plus working, shutters, Dutch doors and zoned lighting, gutter w/spout…plus winding staircase!…it’s endless! So rare & unique! $2500

6) 19” French Trade Gentleman - a pre-1900 closed mouth escort w/ blue PWs and French brows. Dressed for the opera into hat, cape, and vested dress tuxedo w/ watch fob & stick pin! $1100

8) Rare 13” French Bisque Pandora Fashion - a sublime and languid vision w/ subdued elegance, original wig, molded bust, original body w/ full length mint bisque arms in vintage silk ensemble. $1500

With gratitude always, Francis and Paul…Matrix

7) A Rare French Fashion in Original Clothes - such a poised and unique expression on this important 17” beauty, like none other with Original Silk Bustle Back gown and 4-underlayers, a near flawless alabaster beauty for the connoisseur! $2250

10) Heirloom Snood China Fashion - w/ brush marks, Alice hairband and lady body, elegant posture in original lavish plum silk fashionable gown rarely seen on chinas! $995

CONGRATULATIONS TO KEITH AND DONNA… on your many successful years at the helm of the Antique Doll Collector ! From deadline to deadline, decade after decade, we thank you for your expertise, innovation and devotion to the doll community, your readership and your advertisers. We all appreciate the anticipation and excitement that came with every issue as a result of your hard work and steadfast dedication.!!

9) Gorgeous French Half Doll - 6” tall and mint with a 9” arm span! Perfect balletic grace. When will there be another ?! signed ‘Paris’. $750

11-14) Rare Gottschalk ‘Elevator House’ - 6 rooms of original papers with interconnecting doors, plus a Rare Working Elevator that goes to all 3 Floors! Plus dormers, balcony, and separate attic access. (furnishings sold separately) 14”x10”x20” tall. $1895

15-16-20) French School House ca:1904 opens to reveal classroom w/ 4 students, teacher,and a Dunce! Cabinet size 10”x7”x8” tall Maison D’ Ecole signed N.K. Atlas-Paris; for all your dolls to enjoy! $750

17 & 22) Captivating 21” Kestner ‘172’ Gibson Girl snow pure bisque, incredible features, factory pate & Orig Lady Wig & Body w/ molded bust and classic period clothes & heeled boots! $1895

18) Brilliant 28” Closed Mouth Kestner - Mint & Original, w/ factory pate, wig & sgnd body. Wonderful heirloom clothes and big blue sl. eyes. A must have Sweetheart! $1800

19) 20” Closed Mouth Dewees Cochran ‘American Child - by F&B ca:1936; rare painted eyes, orig clothes w/ wool coat, book bag & rollerskates! $1100

21) Impressive 20” Kley & Hahn ‘153’ Toddler - fully jointed handsome lad, rare model w/Closed Mouth & Carved Teeth, sl eyes, and great brush stroke hair! $950 19

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24-26) Pre-1900 Closed Mouth ‘Sisters’ We love these vintage 14” French Trade Mysteries as a pair – one mkd. TR 806; both w/ Closed Mouth, bulbous blue PWs, stiff wrist fully jtd. bodies w/ layers of Victorian finery. Cabinet treasures ...and only $1895 the pair.

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27) ‘Blue Eye’ Bye-lo Twins - All original attic dolls in Factory Gowns, one with label, orig. bodies & celluloid hands. A one owner swaddled legacy in beautiful condition. $595 the pair.

28) 1890’s Mystery Maker ‘118’ - 30” of lifelike quality incl. porcelain teeth, early brows, mint bisque fingers. Orig fully jtd. leather body does sit for her in beruffled period clothes. $595

30) 15” Unusual Goebel Character - impish bent knee toddler w/ factory wig and dimpled pudgy cheeks showing teeth in a real smile! A rarity character made in Bavaria. $895

29) Unusual 16” Skin Wig Heubach - a scarce ‘7129’ mold w/ mint goat skin wig, deep intaglio eyes, op/clo mo. w/ teeth & tongue, jtd. kid/compo body in great wool suit! $850

31) 12” German Bisque Asian Baby - adorable amber tint teapot w/ rosy blush, black hair, and brown glass set eyes. A dumpling! $550

32) 6.5” All Bisque Kestner w. Jointed Knees precious chubby cheeked cupcake w/ clo.mo, blue sl eyes,and blue bootines for those rare jointed knees. “Just like Mommy “ in her lacy party dress ensemble! $4200

34) An Early 18” Child Fashion - that early Bebe ‘look’ with those spiraled rimmed blown glass eyes, blond brushed brows, soft coral lips & full gentle blush; plus Swivel Neck & kid body w/ mint bisque fingers, expert tailored 2-part multi-pleated walking suit. So shy! $1500

33) 12” Rare Handwerck ‘199’ - not ’99’ or ‘109’ this is a never seen model with lovely high cheek bones, elongated brows and aquiline nose, plus her precious and early body w/ stiff wrists & cupped fingers! Be quick! $1500

35) 6.5” All Bisque w. Rare Brown Stockings a very ‘Busy Miss’ with closed mouth, brown glass eyes, orig blonde wig, slender body has not black but over the knee Brown Stockings, plus sweet clothing includes her panties on the floor. She’s on the go! $850

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36) 24” All Original Handwerck ‘69’ - how do you say ’no’ to the picture perfect blue eye child in Victorian drop waist dress w/ full under layers, Factory Leather Shoes w/ buckles, sgnd Handwerck body and silky mint wig. $1100

37) A Breathtaking ‘Block Letter’ Gaultier Bebe This rare & magnificent Bebe stands 31” tall above the rest…Indeed the largest size ‘Block Letter’ of all 13 sizes made! She is even more unique for her mint, and rare in the size, Signed Gesland Body. She boasts ivory pure pressed bisque, shaded lids, enormous blue PW’s, orig. pate & waist length mohair tresses…all adorned in rich amounts of antique rose & cream striped silk with lace overlays. Stunning!! $7500

38) A Stylish & Cunning 19” Bebe Phenix - This distinctive Closed Mouth Steiner Bebe is defined by her crisp,intelligent expression, aquiline nose,intense blue PWs plus her smartly tailored high style silk couture! Ravishing! $2500

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39) A Rare & Beautiful ‘Figure C’ Steiner Bebe - The hard to find ‘Figure’ model. Her honest face with knowing eyes,shaded lids & slightly Smiling Closed Mouth is framed by her mint Steiner Wig w. its Original Pate. The picture of serenity, she stands 24” tall on her excellent fully Signed Body w. Stiff Wrists dressed in her amazing antique lacy white finery & wonderful mint antique shoes. An innocent self assured beauty! $6800

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17.5” Regina Sandreuter 1989 GD18 all wooden doll, Lt to 25, jointed waist, hand painted, blue green eyes $1250. 1930’s Steiff Underscored F Buttons St. Bernard Dogs on Wheels. 16” x 24” Fabulous condition, beautiful mohair, great face, w/ voice, few stitches on ears $1195. 11.5” x 17” Wonderful mohair, great face $795. 10” x 16” Nice mohair with a little wear, great face $595.

27” CM Kestner 128, br sl eyes, HH wig w/ plaster pate, antique clothing $2495. Now $2150. 9 ½” German baby marked 2 ½, compo hands, cloth body $95.

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20” over all 15” CM Tete Jumeau (red mark) Mechanical, blue pw eyes, boy with fur wig, hand moves hitting pan, head moves back & forth and hat pops up & down, redressed nicely & box recovered, pierced ears, plays music Now $3995.

22” Orjo #1/76 Annette Himstedt Porcelain 1997 available to club members only, incredible detailing on sculpting and painting, brown blown glass eyes, mohair wig, mint w/ box & COA $2195.

26” Tatanka Annette Himstedt Porcelain Masterpiece #86/95, 1991, amazing detailing on dolls sculpting, painting & costume, mint condition w/ box & COA, HH wig, necklace as is $2495.

14” Joanne Miglore w/ hand carved head, ball jointed body $595 Now $495. 18” Daniella by Regina Sandreuter, porcelain & compo jointed body, limited to 50 $1350. Now $1250. 16” Trixie by Regina Sandreuter porcelain & combo jointed body, limited to 100 $1,050. Now $950. 19” S & H 1978, brown sleep eyes, pierced ears, repainted body $285. 5” Steiff Cosy Koala 1970’s of draylon, fully tagged $65. 25” 1900 American Cloth Lithograph Doll in excellent condition, printed undergarments on doll $275. 13” x 20” Bing Bear on wheels w/ Metal BING band on right leg, growler works, slight wear on mohair, great face $925.

Beautiful #1 Blond Barbie in box – stock #850 w/ earrings, suit and shoes, right foot has a toe nip $4900. 1962 #940 Mood For Music Barbie outfit NRFB, box has some staining $225. 1969 Dramatic New Living Barbie – light auburn doll is mint w/ wrist tag $225. 1965 Skooter w/ Cut N Button Costume – Mint with box, outfits cut out and complete $325.

Olivia & Megan “Special Days” by Monica Reo, OOAK 24” seated, dark brown hair and aqua hand painted eyes, she has porcelain limbs and a cloth body w/ armature, Comes with her mohair bear made by Mary Ortwine, Beautiful piece $2495.

21” Lenci “Nini” all original in footed sleeper, Nini embroidered on front, brown eyes & blonde mohair wig $2095. Now $1495.

12.5” Steiff Girl w/ pressed felt face & inserted glass eyes, 1937- 43 all original with paper tag w/ underscored F button on wrist ring, fabulous detailing on costume $825. 10” x 14.5” Steiff Elephant on wheels w/ underscored F button, some wear on mohair, fabulous piece $695.

42” K Star R Simon & Halbig, brown st eyes on rocker, left wrist & 1 finger glued, beautiful molding and coloring, antique clothing $2495. 13.5” Martha Chase girl – Chase Stockinette Doll, cute doll with some wear on her hair and body $270.

6.5” AM 323 Googlie all original, blue eyes, mohair wig, 323 / A.11/0M, stringing loose $495.

20” K Star R 126 on Toddler body, brown sleep eyes, original mohair wig, antique clothing $650.

16.5” Sammy Kestner 211 on toddler body, blue sleep eyes, left lower leg replaced, back of right leg has some repair $625.

30” Kestner 171, brown sl eyes, original plaster pate, nice bj body $595.

21.5” Handwerck 28F H mark, brown sleep eyes, beautiful bj body, HH wig $395. 4.5” Steiff velvet pig w/ curly tail $40.

10.25” Circ. Brown eyed Bye-Lo on stamped body w/ celluloid hands, small rub on nose & lip $125. 22” Golden mohair Teddy Bear 1920-30’s, glass eyes, felt pads - wear on one $125. 10.25” Circ. Blue eyed Bye-Lo on stamped body w/ celluloid hands $165.

25” CM German ABG? Shoulder head on kid body, bisque hands, blue sleep eyes, mohair wig, antique clothing $425.

17.5” Simon & Halbig S7H 1010, brown sleep eyes, cloth body with leather legs & bisque arms, HH wig, antique clothing & leather shoes $195.

Alicia’s New Hat by Monica Reo, 20” OOAK Alicia has brown hair and green hand painted eyes, comes with all her beautiful items in her vignette, including her dolly, dog, cat and trunk (not shown). She has porcelain limbs and a cloth body w/ armature, Beautiful piece $2595.

Composition Shirley Temple Dolls: 18.5” in 1936 FAO Schwartz Dainty Flowered dress w/ pin, compo over all nice, slight lifting by nose, clear replaced eyes $395. 15” In Our Little Girl Music dress all original w/ pin, beautiful compo, painted eyes $285. 18” in Stand Up & Cheer dress w/ 2 pins and box (as is) w/ inserts, slight crazing $425.

9.5” All Original Pair of Armand Marseille 200 Googlies w/ blue sl eyes, boys head as is $2525 Now $1995 pair.

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22” An excellent example of a Simon & Halbig 1358 Black Character Child. No apologies here, great bisque, compo body with fine original finish and dressed in antique clothing. $4500 A classic Marklin carriage in fine original finish. $2500 Schoenhut Hobo, the early model with a “masked face” in all original condition. $200

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15” Bru Jne #4 Bebe, perfect bisque, huge pw eyes, orig. metal head attachment, orig. mohair wig & pate, orig. aqua silk & lace Bru dress, ant. slip & undies, orig. “signed” Bru Jne shoes, perfect orig. fully “signed” head & shoulderplate, Chevrot body, lower wooden legs, perfect bisque arms & hands, desirable Bru Jne molded tongue tip. ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING!!! CALL OR WRITE FOR PRICE.

10” Gebruder Kuhnlenz Bebe, mint bisque, bulging pw eyes, & ant. mohair wig, magnificent ant. Fr. pink silk & lace dress, ant. slip, undies, ant. leather shoes & socks, orig. GK fully jointed body, great cabinet size. STUNNING!!! $3275.

17.5” Circle Dot Bru, perfect bisque, huge pw eyes, early mauve blush under brows, marked head, fabulous long hand tied tailed ant. mohair wig, orig. pate, orig. metal head attachment, ant. pink silk & lace dress, ornate Fr. ant. lace & silk ribbon bonnet, orig. slip & undies & ant. shoes. orig. Circle Dot Bru body w/ perfect bisque shoulder plate & on a kid body. AMAZING face!!! $17,500.

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La Boutique Fantasque Auction Team Breker November 5, 2016 he discovery of a previously unknown model is always cause for excitement. In 1989 a Kämmer & Reinhardt 105 art character doll made headlines when it sold at Sotheby’s New Bond St. for a new record price of £ 90,200. Not only was the sum astonishing for a toy (albeit a very rare antique one), but the doll was not, according to the English daily press, conventionally attractive. Five years later Sotheby’s sold a unique Kämmer & Reinhardt 108 character doll for £ 188,500. Time passes and interest in collecting changes. Some areas experience an upsurge, others a downturn. It is interesting to note that the same doll broke the world record price a second time when it brought £ 242,500 at Bonhams in September 2014. On November 5, 2016 Auction Team Breker of Cologne, Germany, will be offering an exceptional discovery in the field of musical automata. The Figure, which appears in Gustave Vichy’s catalogue as the “Eccentric Clown”, is believed to be the only surviving example of this model (shown here). Maison Vichy described the automaton thus: “An eccentric clown is seated on the back of a a chair, he turns his legs, shrugs and beats on a casserole pot to make fun of its owner. He moves his lips to sing, blinks and lifts his three-pointed wig. Lively and animated movements. A most original piece. Rich and sophisticated costume. A mechanical piece playing two airs. Deposed by G. & H. Vichy. Height 1 meter.” At first glance, the description does not seem exceptional, until one considers the automaton’s size. One meter (almost 40 inches) is unusually large even for Vichy, who created grander and more complex figures than any of his contemporaries. Then there are so many intriguing details: the clown is playing a French casserole pot as though it were a banjo, is melancholy and yet appears amused. Even his hair seems to possess a life of its own.

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In 1893 Emile Bayard illustrated the automaton besides two of Vichy’s most famous creations, the “Lune Fin de Siecle” (29 inches) and the Japanese “Marchande des Masques” (34 inches), for Léo Claretie’s Les Jouets, Histoire-Fabrication, though even here there is relatively little to go on (above). The appearance of Vichy’s “Eccentric Clown” finally puts a face to the name, and it is indeed an eccentric face. His nose and chin are decorated with the first four letters of the alphabet and on his cheeks are painted an exclamation mark and a question mark, as though the clown himself does not know whether he is asking a question or making a statement. Equally puzzling is his performance for, though he holds the copper casserole like a banjo, he beats it noisily like a drum, shrugging, singing and tapping his heels together as his wig bounces up and down (estimate: € 25,000 – 30,000). Presented in full original costume, the automaton and his brother, ‘Auguste’, were discovered in a Mexican villa in 2010. The villa’s 19th century owners had emigrated from France under the presidency of Porfirio Díaz and filled their house with European furniture and works of art. The second automaton (left), known as “Sonnette de l’Entracte” (or “The Intermission Bell”), clearly struck a chord with Claretie who described it in some detail: “This famous clown attracted great crowds. Children were on their best behavior when they were promised a visit to see him, and indeed he was well worth the trouble, for he had a most pleasing appearance. Auguste is seated on a white stool, his left leg folded under his right knee, and he plays the guitar (sic). After a pause, the head of the artist droops, the eyes blink sleepily...the arm again falls inert, the music stops, the clown sleeps. Suddenly a bell resounds and rouses him, his fingers begin again to strum furiously in shame over his drowsiness...until the next spell of sleepiness from which the next sounding of the bell will waken him.” Antique DOLL Collector

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A look into the mechanism reveals some of Auguste’s secrets: an intermittent gear that pauses the music just as the clown appears to fall asleep and a paper roll ‘zither’ on the musical box comb that reproduces the sound of a banjo (estimate: € 20,000 – 30,000). Another automaton that sleeps while he should be working is the Monkey Huntsman “au au Repos du Chasseur” by Jean-Marie Phalbois (above). Reclining with his pipe and a bottle of excellent wine beneath a blossoming tree, the huntsman fails to notice the rabbit running back and forth in a hollow below. The automaton, preserved in fine original costume beneath a glass dome, has been in the same private collection since the early 1970s (estimate: € 6,000 – 8,000). Roullet et Decamps’ elegant “Espagnole” (or “Spanish Dancer”) also spent many 24

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years in one family and is presented in near-mint original costume with her original factory box (estimate: € 5,000-8,000) (above). Roullet et Decamps specialised in the production of ‘surprise’ automata concealed in everyday items: rabbits in cabbages, children in roses and kittens in milk churns. A rare model, the “Pâté Surprise”, depicts a diminutive pastry chef hiding inside a papier-mâché brioche (right). In French cuisine, the “Pâté (or Pain) Surprise” is a pastry casing filled with cut sandwiches, the traditional accompaniment to champagne at a wedding reception. The illusion of an actual brioche is heightened by realistic modeling and painting and it is tempting to imagine a host arranging the automaton at the center of his dining table and then setting it in motion to surprise and delight his guests. The innocent expression on the chef’s Size 1 Jumeau bisque head makes the illusion all the more mysterious (estimate: € 4,000 - 6,000). For additional auction highlights, please see the front cover and advertisement on pages 2-3. The online catalogue can be viewed at www.liveauctioneers.com. The printed copy is available from the auctioneer: auction@breker.com, Tel.:+49 2236 38 43 420 and Fax: + 49 2236 38 43 430. Antique DOLL Collector

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Rare 10” Series A Steiner. Dark features CM. BR PW eyes. SW. Pierced ears with earrings. Fingernails are white indicating that this doll was made and sold at the Paris toy store Au Nan Bleu. Wears pink silk dress with white bow in hair. $ 3,150.

STUNNING 14” Sonnenburg. Fabulous bulging blue PW eyes. Soft blush. Excellent bisque. Pierced ears with matching blue crystal earrings. Wears blue cotton dress. White bow in hair. $ 2,250.

10” Wire-eye Steiner. Short blonde mohair wig. CM. Pierced ears. Pale early bisque. Bee stung lips. Brown PW eyes. Steiner banana hands. Wears little girl blue and white dress with blue satin hat. Brown leather shoes. The sweetest of dolls. Worth every cent $ 6,250.

14” All orig. and mint A Series Steiner. Long blonde mohair wig. Soft pale bisque. Wears purple silk dress with matching hat. Pierced ears with orig. earrings. First place ribbon from the year 1978. A true beauty for your collection. $ 7,200.

8” All orig. Darling FS and Co. Sweet expression. OM with upper teeth. Brown glass eyes. Fabulous bisque. Rare starfish hands. Blonde mohair braids. Vintage bonnet. $ 650

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Doll Auction begins @ 9AM – Basket Auction begins @ 10AM – each in separate auction rooms – Doors open @ 8AM – Special preview Friday, November 4th from 2PM – 7PM

Discovery type auction begins @ 9AM with a large variety of dolls, parts, wigs, related doll collectibles and our usual surprise lots! Main auction of over 300 select lots of dolls begins at 10AM – all lots are being cataloged and photographed and will be available on our website very soon. Summary of featured items: antique bisque dolls including French, German, character face, closed mouth, all-bisque, etc., Lenci, Bruckner, Nora Wellings, early folk art dolls, (4) R. John Wright creations, large variety of Steiff, antique mohair bears, Greiner, china head dolls, Schoenhut, Maratha Chase, papier mache Motschmann dolls, autoperipatetikos (mechanical) china shoulder head doll, M. Alex.: compo Dionne Quints w/bed, 1950’s hard plastic in original outfits, plus others, bonnet head dolls, Vogue Ginny, Betsy McCall, (2) Schiaparelli hats w/ original labels, Japanese Ichimatsu, (2) crèche dolls and lots more! Watch for our next doll auction in the spring of May, 2017! We’re always welcoming small or large collections – may we be of service to you? Give us a call!

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lovely Bru Brevete, only 10-1/2 inches, kid body with Bru stamp, and bisque forearms, sold for $12,075 at Withington’s August auction. The 20-inch Jumeau incised E 9 J with stamped E. J. shoes, sold for $6,675. withingtonauction.com

Preview: C & T Auctions Celebrates Beatrix Potter

t has been 150 years since the birth of Beatrix Potter and to celebrate the occasion on November 16 the UK auction house C & T will offer over 50 R. John Wright artist samples from the Beatrix Potter Collection, including such characters as Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, Mrs Twiggy Winkle, Jemima Puddleduck and Ducklings and many more, with estimates from £100. Enquires: Leigh Gotch: +44 (0)7736 668702 leigh.gotch@candtauctions.co.uk

An exquisite milliner’s model, 21 inches tall brought $5400.

Bru Teteur incised Bru Jne, 14 inches, $5100.

Sweetbriar Auctions, September 3

weetbriar Auctions held their first in a series of sales offering the collection of the late Anna May Case. The Crescent Shrine Center in Westampton, NJ was packed with friends, collectors and dealers hoping to take home a treasure. Phone and absentee bids also contributed to a successful sale. Prices shown do not include buyer’s premium. The next auction will take place on October 8. www.sweetbriarauctions.com

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Steiner Bebe , straight wrists, 19 inches, $4100. Left: Rohmer poupee, 20 inches, $2600. Right: Closed mouth Kestner child, 37 inches, $1400.

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An Unexpected Antique:

The Dolls’ House That Started My Collection by Elizabeth Bentley Hamilton

t was my love of reading that opened the door to doll’s house collecting. A number of years ago I ordered a new book directly from a publishing house and inside, surprisingly, was a ﬂyer from Theriault’s. Unrelated to the subject-matter of the book, that ﬂyer featured a tall dolls’ house from France to be sold at their next auction. It immediately caught my eye and one telephone bid later it was mine, a 26th wedding anniversary gift from my late husband, which makes this house even more special! Thus for me, the joy of collecting antique doll’s houses, their period-appropriate dolls and furnishings, began by chance! Although fashioned by hand towards the end of the 19th century, this French dolls’ house with its steepled roof and a chimney on each side, is similar in its height and shape to others of that time period. Examples can be found in several paintings from that era of children seated or lying down in front of their tall dolls’ house playing with small dolls and pieces of furniture, thus depicting part of family life in the late 1800s.

Almost 5 feet in height, this French dolls’ house from the late 1800s shows its Normandy inﬂuence in the tall windows and applied trim. 38

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Constructed of yellow pine, this three storey townhouse measures just under five feet tall including its rather substantial attached base, and is 32” in width with a depth of 17”. Its exterior paint is original, as are the early glass tall windows which decorate the facade along with an applied wooden door. The body of the house is painted deal, an early English name for a yellow-tan color, while the roof and base are a medium blue. The trim and front door are rufous, the color of Spring fawns and fox sparrows. The back of the house presents an attic for storage above two hinged long panels which when unlocked, open to reveal an interior having six rooms, four of which have a built-in fireplace, and a central hallway on the lower of three floors. Wallpapers, curtains, and draperies of velvet or silk helped to designate the appointment of each room. A wide band of bubble wrap fastened around the house provided its name - “La Maison de Poupee,” written in black marker, simply said it all! The rooms contained packages of bubble wrapped treasures - a variety of paintings, Biedermeier furniture, artifacts of ormolu, china and glass, as well as

Once unlocked, the two vertical back panels may be opened wide or easily removed by lifting them above two sets of side hooks.

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Attics are wonderfully exciting places to children, and these two little girls, one all-bisque and the other a china-head, are no exception. A good-natured peg-wooden dressed in her original regional attire watches over them. Their adventure ends with the happy discovery of an old wooden doll seated in front of a red trunk, ready to begin a new life as the shared possession of two best friends!

“Grandma-ma”, an elegant china-head lady from 1850, wearing her ornate black lace dress and ruby-drop lavalier, is pleased to lend her townhouse for the wedding preparations. She is enjoying her visit over tea with a delicate peg-wooden elderly lady from 1810. The bride’s mother, a bisque doll with brown glass eyes wearing a striped silk dress and pink plumed hat, greets two newly arrived guests. 40

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various items for the kitchen including a scale with sized weights, a lavabo, a rugbeater, and the forerunner of the 20th century fly-swatter – a rare 19th century “flychaser” with its ivory spindle handle and long strips of leather! Various dogs and cats appeared as did a wax parrot and an early hardto-find Nuremberg rooster! Of the many wall-hangings unwrapped, two appear to have a meaningful history with an early owner of this house as they are both entirely made and painted by hand. One is an “ancestral portrait” on cardboard, while the other, a landscape of lawn and mountains on chalky plaster, may be of a favorite view. Both are hanging in the Red Room. The last of the carefully wrapped packages contained a collection of dolls - Simon and Halbig and Kestner bisques from the 1880s, high-brow china-heads from 1850, papier maches from 1840, whimsical early pegwoodens from 1820 and bewigged dolls of wax ca. 1850. Each doll presented its own personality, and all were to be admired. While I appreciated each and every doll I unpacked, two in particular held my attention. The first, “Grandma-ma”, a matriarchal-looking chinahead lady with a reserved manner, wearing her original beaded black lace dress and imposing necklace, was obviously important and must be the “poupee” to whom this townhouse belongs. Individual tea tables were therefore set up in the Red Room which became a reception area where she

could greet her guests, and favored ones could be seated for tea with her. The second, a lovely bisque bride doll with ﬂowers atop her ﬂowing veil, inspired the theme of “Wedding Day Preparations” which determined the subsequent arrangement of the entire dolls’ house! Once the theme was settled everything fell into place so easily it made me wonder if this house had always been centered about the bride, but there is no mention of early decor in the following provenance of “La Maison de Poupee”, as given in a letter written in French by its previous owner. The house is from Normandy, where it was kept for many years in Bourbonnais, a former duchy and a province of Central France. It was acquired from the Abbey of Saint Gilbert by Monsieur Larat, who wished to have it for his exposition gallery. Saint Gilbert is a small village not far from Saint Pourcoin in the region of Allier, located above Clermont-Ferrand, the capitol of the mountainous province of Auvergne. The Crusades began in that part of France with the formation of the First Crusade at ClermontFerrand in 1096. In 1979 the previous owner visited the gallery and purchased the dolls’ house and its contents from Monsieur Larat. She kept it for almost twenty years before placing it for auction. Wonderfully skilled with needle and thread, she went on to write that one change she made was to re-cover the large Biedermeier halftester bed in beautiful white decorated silk fabric from

Three seated young ladies just old enough to be invited upstairs are thrilled to be “at tea”! An ancestral framed portrait, hand-made and painted many years ago, hangs in a place of prominence on the wall behind them.

Standing near the prie-Dieu the maid of honor, a wax over wood doll from Germany, joins the ﬂowergirl and ring-bearer in admiring the beautiful bride! With her silk sewing basket nearby, a papier-mache seamstress with an Apollo-knot hairstyle checks to see if last-minute stitches are needed before the bridesmaids arrive. The large Biedermeier bed behind them was entirely re-covered by the previous owner in rare decorated white silk fabric from the time of Louis XV. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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the time of Louis XV. Sewn to perfection, the original covering of red brocade is only visible along the bottom edge of the bed when it is held above eye-level. This bed, larger in scale but not unappealingly so, is in the top-floor bedroom which has for this occasion been turned over to the bride and her attendants. Her groom, a handsome bisque doll dressed in his original regional attire is sequestered in the first floor library, far away from his bride-to-be!

The second ﬂoor bedroom is being used both as a salon where ladies may powder and primp before going upstairs, and as a nursery under the care of an attentive tuckcomb wearing her white apron and sleeve-protectors. Small dolls for play rest on a child’s size couch. Under a framed 18th century likeness of Marie Antoinette, an Evans and Cartwright table has a tiny Grodnertal lady in a fancy dress and bonnet under a glass dome! A small book of French verse published in 1880 lies on a Rock and Graner chair near the dresser.

A French kitchen is always a well-stocked place of activity! While the scullery maid sweeps, the cook and her helper prepare quantities of desserts. Soothed by wonderful baking aromas, the nearby baby sleeps soundly in her basket. Kettles, pans, molds, pitchers and Treenware cover the kitchen, leaving little space to even put a pot down! A rare Nuremberg rooster with all tiny feathers intact warily eyes two china kittens drinking their milk. From his lofty perch atop an early Bing ladder he has a temporary feeling of security. 42

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A captivating French Lilliputian toddler seated in a soft metal highchair lovingly holds her own tiny bisque doll!

Gold Dresden papers edge the Prussian blue textured wallpapers, while deep sapphire blue silk draperies hanging from an ormolu pelmet frame the window of the Blue Room. An 18th century crystal chandelier with its vibrant blue candles and the tall crystal candelabrum by the window are elegant additions, as is the inlaid wood sideboard with its rare tea service of striped Bristol glass. An antique miniature landscape painted on ivory hangs on the back wall of this formal yet inviting room.

A mischievous child trying to elude her older sister has discovered a dog hiding under the table! Behind the early lace tablecloth part of a Biedermeier sofa is visible, as is the canary in his soft metal cage. A complete set of ormolu service in its tray on the end of the dining table awaits the attention of a maid. Chinese-blue beads are featured in the design of the glass-beaded Victorian rug.

A dear peg-wooden dressed in her best silk ﬁnery, and whose orange cotton petticoat is showing, admires the table setting. On the wall behind her is a watercolor painting under glass above a chest displaying a set of very early hobnail goblets. A charming Meissen china cupid stands in front of an English-marked silver basket of fruit prepared for added enjoyment.

Instead of greeting the arriving guests, a distracted maid chases the startled Viennese bronze cat and dog away from the upset parrot hanging in his cage, which is depended from the wall sconce! The soft metal jardiniere against the opposite wall has its own cup suspended from an attached hook for the purpose of watering the Viennese bronze potted ﬂowers.

The shy-looking young girl peeking from under her straw bonnet is a very sweet English poured-wax doll with bead eyes, a pale pink mouth and barely deﬁned facial features. Obviously well taken care of through the years, her wax is as smooth and lustrous as if poured yesterday! ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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The father of the bride hosts the nervous groom, who is seated within reach of his wine glass, and the arriving groomsmen in the library. Watch-fob in hand, Father checks the schedule with the housekeeper. This comfortable room is conducive to reading with its basket of French newspapers and ﬁne assortment of books housed in an English bookcase against the back wall, once part of the Vivien Greene Collection. On this day however, all thoughts are turned to the upcoming celebration!

The groom, feeling temporarily stressed, has slumped onto a nearby chair. He is dressed in the traditional regional wedding outﬁt of silk striped pants, red-silklined dark blue jacket, a cambric shirt and jabot with antique glass buttons.

As Grandma-ma’s well-trained staff know their duties and each room has been prepared in advance for its designated purpose, the day is effortlessly running along on schedule. After a delightful tea and piano recital in the Red Room, guests will be invited for desserts and refreshments in the elegant Blue Room, before departing for the ﬂower-ﬁlled Church to the sound of its pealing bells! A festive reception will follow. Just as my childhood dolls’ house provided years of entertainment when I was small, this unexpectedly introduced dolls’ house has given me much joy as an adult and I have added greatly to its contents. The most precious additions are those from my daughters Elizabeth and Catherine, and the most sentimental is a beautiful French mignonette, the last gift given to me by my late mother, making this house so dear to my heart. While some of the contents may have changed through the years, the wedding theme has not, for “La Maison de Poupee” was, after all, a wedding anniversary gift containing a starry-eyed bride doll!

Loofah trees provide a background for three charming mignonettes, each entirely original and perfect in every detail. Termed “pocket dolls”, or “poupee de poche”, the last of the three with her long braids and endearing expression is the most cherished, as she is the last present given to me by my late mother. A stately dachshund leads the way around to the front door while a care-free dog scampers along behind. Soon the pealing of wedding bells will call one and all to the church on this special day!

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Photographed by Keith Kaonis at the UFDC National Convention in Washington, D.C.

WOOD - Grodner Tal-type, post 1870’s. Elaine Wade

WOOD - English or European, excludes regions, pre 1850’s. Karen Cheek

WOOD - Grodner-Tal type peg wooden, pre 1870’s. Vicki Kutz

WOOD - Hand carved, body and limbs may be other material, pre-1925. Lois Cohorst

his year brought some exciting changes to the competitive exhibits. Instead of dividing the exhibits into Antique and Modern, dolls were placed according to their classification, example, wood, china, cloth, etc. Exceptions to this were the Parian-type, French and German bisque dolls, categories which excluded reproduction dolls. Our focus was naturally on the antique dolls. As usual, there were so many exceptional dolls to view and study making this an unequalled opportunity to learn. The highlight tours where judges explain the criteria used to determine ribbon winners in each category are especially enlightening.

WOOD - Joel Ellis. Catherine Peterson WOOD - Door of Hope. Jean Kestel

WOOD - Schoenhut with carved, molded, painted hair. Left, Sondra Smith, right, Dr. Barbara Stone

WOOD - Schoenhut with wig. Elaine Romberg

WOOD - Swiss wooden type. Kathy Turner

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WOOD - Russian Nesting Doll L-R: Sheila Nugent, Andrea Jones, Trudy Craig

WOOD - Artist, Queen Ann style. Artist Susan Parris. Terry Danner

WOOD - German, late 1900s to current. Rosie Morrill

PAPIER MACHE/ COMPOSITION European, excluding Milliner-model type. Robyn Katz

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PAPIER MACHE/COMPOSITION American, excludes Milliner-model type. L-R: Suzanne Swanton, Maureen Herrod October 2016

WOOD - Artist, Queen Ann style. Artist Old Pretenders. Kathy Turner

PAPIER MACHE/ COMPOSITION American, excludes Milliner-model type. “Jackie Coogan” by Horsman. Marilyn Parsons

PAPIER MACHE/ COMPOSITION Milliner model type. Kathy Turner

PAPIER MACHE/ COMPOSITION Mason-Taylor type. Kate Reed

PAPIER MACHE/COMPOSITION Alexander teen or lady, excludes Scarlett, 14” and under. L-R: Susan Mathias, Robin Hochteil

PAPIER MACHE/ COMPOSITION Segmented wood body. Julie Blewis

PAPIER MACHE/ COMPOSITION European (example. Petzold, Burgarella), pre 1950. Petzold doll, Ursula Mertz

PAPIER MACHE/ COMPOSITION Arranbee, excludes babies, 14” and under. Debuteen, Louise Sleeter

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PAPIER MACHE/ COMPOSITION Freundlich military. Karen Hofich

POURED WAX Veronica Skinner

PAPIER MACHE/COMPOSITION Black doll, 18” and under. Left, Suzanne Swanton. Right, “Cotton Joe” by Horsman, Ursula Mertz.

POURED WAX Artist. Gladys McDowell. Sondra Moore

CHINA/GLAZED PORCELAIN Pre-1870. Alicia Carver WAX COATED OR REINFORCED Pre 1900. Wax over paper mache. Robyn Katz

CHINA/GLAZED PORCELAIN Molded or applied special features painted in contrast to surroundings. L-R: Kathy Turner, Robyn Katz, Sue Brightwell 50

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CHINA/GLAZED PORCELAIN - Pre-1870. B & G (Bing and Grondahl). Kathy Turner

CHINA/GLAZED PORCELAIN - Molded or applied special features not painted in contrast to surroundings. L-R: Linda Wall; Kathy Turner, (Kintzbach hands)

CHINA/GLAZED PORCELAIN Bald head, excludes known manufacturers. Kathy Turner, possibly Dressel & Kister

CHINA/GLAZED PORCELAIN Low brow type with printed body of cloth. L-R: Kathleen Zell, Kathy Turner, Sue Trimble

CHINA/GLAZED PORCELAIN - Frozen Charlotte/Charlie. L-R: Catherine Peterson, Barbara Close (measures 1.25 inches)

PARIAN TYPE excluding reproductions - Molded or applied special features. L-R: Kathy Turner, Hope Sorrells

PARIAN TYPE excluding reproductions - Molded hair. L-R: Adele Leurquin, Diane Vourderis

PARIAN TYPE excluding reproductions Miniature, 8 inches and under. L-R: Kathy Turner, Hope Sorrells

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GERMAN DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD excluding reproductions - Skin tone other than Caucasian Gail Cook, A.T. Kestner

GERMAN DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD excluding reproductions Kestner, closed mouth. Barbara Close

GERMAN DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD excluding reproductions - Kestner, open mouth. L-R: Joyce Shehurowsky, Ginger McMurtry, factory original

GERMAN DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD excluding reproductions Marked Simon Halbig, open mouth. Nancy Jo Splitstoser, “Ondine” for Roullet & Decamps

GERMAN DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD excluding reproductions - Kammer and Reinhardt character roll from 100-128 series. L-R: Eleanor McBride, Paula Claydon

GERMAN DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD excluding reproductions Marked Simon Halbig, closed mouth. Gail Cook, “Little Duke”

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GERMAN DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD excluding reproductions - Marked Armand Marseille, closed mouth. Jennifer Moore

GERMAN DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD excluding reproductions - Closed mouth German doll by other firms. L-R: Judy Heckert, “Pretty Peggy,” designed by Grace Corey Rockwell. Julie Blewis, Bierschenk.

GERMAN DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD excluding reproductions Belton-Type, socket head, closed mouth. Valerie Frazer

GERMAN DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD excluding reproductions Baby, cloth baby body. Judy Heckert, “Century Baby”

GERMAN DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD excluding reproductions - Open mouth German doll by other firms. Left, Shirley Snare, marked H&B Germany. Right, Barbara Dugan, rubber hands.

GERMAN DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD excluding reproductions Baby, closed mouth, on composition bent limbed baby body. L-R: Heubach, Kathy Reilly, Nancy Harmon, two-faced Heubach, Margaret Hein, marked A M Germany

GERMAN DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD excluding reproductions Googly excluding all bisque, glass eyes. Elaine Romberg, “Jubilee” googly

GERMAN DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD excluding reproductions Googly excluding all bisque, painted eyes. Gayle Hansen, A M

MULTI-FACE - composition doll. L-R: Suzi Smith, four faces, Suzanne Swanton, Rita McCluskey

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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum In Williamsburg, Virginia

Above: 24-inch, painted wood Noah’s Ark with approximately 80 pairs of animals. Left: Squeak or bellows toys emitted sounds when a child pressed on the bellows. Right: The toy sample book of the firm of Gi Mohrhard Father & Son, Nuremberg, Germany, ca. 1840. photos courtesy Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum

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uring the nineteenth century ordering toys to be sold in an American store meant perusing 200-page, hardcover “catalogues” filled with hand-colored engraved images of more than 2,400 toys that were hand-crafted in Germany – the Toy Center of the World – specifically for an American audience. A rare example of such a catalogue from the 1840s along with approximately 50 toys from the Colonial Williamsburg collections that directly relate to it is the basis for a new exhibition, German Toys in America, which will open on October 29, 2016, at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, one of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. The exhibition, the first major show focused on these wooden and papier maché toys, will be on view through August 2018. Among the highlights of German Toys in America is the toy sample book of the firm of Gi Mohrhard Father & Son, Nuremberg, Germany, ca. 1840. The majority of the morethan-2,400 toys represented within the rare volume were probably made in Thuringia, while others came from regions in Bavaria and Saxony, Germany. All of the toys to be displayed with it were made between 1840 and 1880. Most are made of wood or wood and papier maché; a few have paper and a few include leather (the bellow of the squeak toys). Each of the toys has a corresponding image in the catalogue, and a digital copy of the entire book will be shown so exhibition visitors can flip through all the pages. While merchants aimed to offer toys at all price points (from as little as a few cents to more than $50), the toys in German Toys in America, were on the lower end of the scale and targeted towards the middle class. The exhibition at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, one of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg , opens on October 29, and will be on view through August 2018.

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The story under discussion is headlined: “Flossie Prepares for Thanksgiving Day.” The ﬁrst frame shows the four actors: A little girl with her hair pulled back and braided into pigtails that are standing up into the air and are tied with big bows. Also seen are her friends, a dog dancing, a rabbit sitting on his haunches and a cat, gesturing toward the girl. In the second frame they are standing around the kitchen stove. In the fourth frame the stove pipe explodes! Obviously, with such action, the children would get involved quickly. They were encouraged to submit their stories to Miss Helene Nyce in care of the Ladies Home Journal together with a self addressed, stamped envelope. Prizes were given for the best stories. “Flossie Fisher’s Funnies” became very “Flossie Fisher’s Funnies, The novelty of the Season, Imported by Geo. Borgfeldt & Co.,” as reported and illustrated by “Pottery, Glass and Brass Salesman,” dated February 24, 1916.

Flossie ﬁsher’s Funnies. Flossie Prepares for Thanksgiving Day, as it appeared in Ladies Home Journal.

popular. During the first two years of publication Helene Nyce and her mother, Vera Nyce, received over 50,000 letters from their young enthusiasts and 15,000 boys and girls belonged to the Flossie Fisher Club. “Flossie Fisher’s Funnies” was published from 1910 – 1918. On February 24, 1916 an editorial in the “Pottery, Glass and Brass Salesman” announced that “the greatest novelty of the season in the china field is the line of ‘Flossie Fisher’s Funnies’ now on show in the china showrooms of Geo. Borgfeldt & Co.” It further stated that there were plates for babies, children’s sets and even doll sets. The editorial also mentioned items for grownups and that the black silhouettes of the chinaware were decorated with green, pink, blue and yellow. I discovered a children’s teaset on eBay and learned that it was produced in Germany by Royal Prussia Rudolstadt. I also discovered that the George Borgfeldt Co. offered tin doll house furniture for sale, decorated with the Flossie Fisher silhouettes. Apparently, the base color for the furniture was always yellow. The doll house furniture was sold as candy containers. Finding the pottery editorial was a strike of good luck. It revealed that it was the Borgfeldt Company who had been authorized to produce all these Flossie Fisher novelties including the doll. It meant that now I could check my Borgfeldt file to see what else I could locate. In a Playthings ad dated February 1916, “Flossie Fisher’s Own Doll” was introduced with great fanfare. The ad illustration shows her in an identical jumper outfit as my doll plus a bonnet. The company proudly stated that the doll was American made and produced exclusively for Borgfeldt by the K & K Toy Co. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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The Flossie Fisher doll was also advertised in January and February of 1917. There she is shown in a flowered dress that is decorated with the silhouette border at hem, waist and wrists. The outfit is completed with a mob cap of the same material. It would be nice if a doll dressed in this outfit could be found. For those who would like to follow up on Helene Nyce more closely, Wickipedia had more information. Helene Nyce trained as a graphic artist and received a diploma in illustration from the Philadelphia Museum School in 1910. Most of her life was Half page of Playthings ad dated January 1917, showing “Flossie Fisher’s Own Doll” in dress and mob spent illustrating books and cap. This outfit has not been seen before. working for leading American magazines like Ladies Home Journal, American Woman Magazine, Junior Home Magazine and Junior World Journal. Helene Nyce’s mother was a writer and sometimes they collaborated on projects. In 1917 J. B. Lippincott published two of their books: “The Adventures of the Greyfur Family” and The “Greyfur’s Neighbors.” In 1913, Frederick Stokes Co. published “Flossie Fishers Funnies” in book form. Helene Nyce died in 1969 at the age of 84.

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Calendar of Events

Send in your Free Calendar Listing to: Antique Doll Collector, c/o Calendar, P.O. Box 239, Northport, New York 11768 or Email: adcsubs@gmail.com.

If you plan on attending a show, please call the number to verify the date and location as they may change.

Ongoing

4/16‑10/9. Switzerland. Advertising Signs Special Exhibit. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. www.swmb.museum.

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1 Albany, NY. Doll Show. St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. Shaker Doll Club. Nancy Kiyonaga. 518‑384‑0189. skionag@nycap.rr.com. 1 Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Southwind Doll Club. Sandy Dorsey. 760‑731‑6581. 1 Morganton, NC. Doll Show. Collett Street Recreation Ctr. Sandi Walker. 828‑893‑0640. sandicw@msn.com. 1‑2 Phoenix, AZ. Marquis Antique Doll Auction. Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. 410‑224‑3655. (F) 410‑224‑2515. www.theriaults.com. 1 Phoenix, AZ. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. North Phoenix Baptist Church. Valley of the Sun Doll Club. Harlene Soucy. 480‑831‑9081. 2 DeWitt, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Ctr. of DeWitt. Sandy Johnson Barts. 269‑599‑1511. 2 Medina, MN. Dolls, Toys & Bears Show. Medina Entertainment Ctr. Bernadette Able. 239‑282‑9499. DollsToysBearsOHMY.com 2 Stafford, NY. Friendship Luncheon. Madame Alexander Doll Club. 877‑691‑6864. 2 Sturbridge, MA. Doll, Bear & Folk Art Show. The Sturbridge Host Hotel. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. www.CollinsGifts.com. 5 Hatfield, PA. Doll Auction. Alderfer Auctions. 215‑393‑3000. info@AlderferAuction.com. www.AlderferAuction.com. 5‑8 Panama City, FL. Doll Makers’ Convention. Holiday Inn Resort Panama City Beach. Beckie Decker. 972‑299‑9680. 8 Bangor, ME. Doll Show. Elks Lodge. Maine‑ly Dolls Club. Inez Toothaker. 207‑234‑4101. 8 Las Cruces, NM. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show. Scottish Rite Temple. Dona Ana Doll Club. Gloria Sanders. 575‑523‑1413. www.Dollclubs.com/ New Mexico. 8 Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Pasadena Elks Lodge. Forever Young Antiques. Sandy Kline. 818‑368‑4648. 8 Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com. www.dolls4all.com. 8 Salisbury, NC. Doll & Bear Show. Salisbury Civic Center. Southeastern Doll Shows. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com. 8 Sherwood, OR. Doll Show. Sherwood Elks Lodge. The Fashion Doll Club of Oregon. Julie Oerding. 503‑816‑3966. 8 Southaven, MS. Doll, Toy & Miniature Show. Southaven Arena. Southern Belles Doll Club. Donna Brown. 901‑377‑5796. Cricket1937@comcast.net. Karen Pagington. 901‑377‑9653. Rpaging3@comcast.net. 8 Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. The Collection of Anna May Case Volume II. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com. 9‑10 Anaheim, CA. Doll, Bear & Toys Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. Rowbear’s Events. Rowbear. 831‑438‑5349. DollFestival@aol.com. www.dollshowusa.com. 9 Lebanon, PA. Doll Show. Lebanon Valley Expo Center. Central Penn Doll Collectors Club. Dotti. 717‑761‑3609. CentralPennDollCollectorsClub.org.

9 New Hope, PA. Doll Show. Eagle Fire Hall. Mark Lehmann. 215‑657‑2477. 9 Toledo, OH. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Stranahan Great Hall. www.toledodollshow.com. Sandy Bullock. 734‑282‑0152. Sandy4085@hotmail.com. 13‑15 Chattanooga, TN. Doll Show. Embassy Suites. Doll Artisan Guild International. Jody Cook. 607‑432‑4977. 13 Marlborough, MA. Dolls, Dollhouses & Toys Auction. Skinner. 508‑970‑3202. discovery@ skinnerinc.com. wwwSkinnerinc.com. 14‑15 Germany. Toy Auction. Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GmbH. Gotz C. Seidel. 0049(0)6203‑13014. (F)0049(0)6203‑17193. mail@spielzeugauktion.de. www.spielzeugauktion.de. 15 Arcadia, CA. Doll Show. The Oak Tree Room. Michael. 626‑791‑1129. 15 Austin, TX. Doll Show. Norris Conference Center. Austin Doll Collectors Society. Sharon Weintraub. 512‑323‑9632. http:// Austindollcollectorssociety.blogspot. com/2016/06/updates‑on‑our‑2016‑show.html. 15 Chocowinity, NC. Doll Show. Tarheel Variety Theater. A to Z Doll Club of Washington NC. Martha Robbins. 252‑943‑2969. 15 Kingsport, TN. Doll & Bear & Toy Show. Kingsport Civic Auditorium. The Doll House. Ellen. 423‑753‑0022. Mary. 423‑247‑1639. Cindy. 423‑292‑3682. 15 Lincoln, NE. Luncheon & Doll Show. Hillcrest County Club. Star City Doll Society. Marcella Miller. 402‑486‑3363. 15 New York, NY. Friendship Luncheon. Madame Alexander Doll Club. 877‑691‑6864. 15 Palmetto, GA. Doll Show. Georgia Baptist Children’s Home. Peachtree Doll Collectors. Brenda Welker. 770‑579‑9404. bwelker@bellsoouth.net. Linda Dobbs. 706‑672‑3010. Ldobbs2@bellsouth.net 15 Tucson, AZ. Miniature Show. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. Tucson’s Miniature Community. 520‑881‑0606. 15 Wausau, WI. Doll Show. St. Matthew’s Gymnasium. Altrusa of Wausau. Lynne Goheen. 715‑573‑1699. 15 Washington, NC. Doll Show. Tar Heel Variety Theater. A to Z Doll Club. Martha Robbins. 252‑943‑2969. Martythesmarty16@yahoo.com. 16 Buffalo, NY. Doll Show. U. B. Center for Tomorrow. Niagara Frontier Doll Club. Joan Malone. 716‑875‑2641. Kirsch.wa@gmail.com. 16 Dedham, MA. Doll, Bear & Folk Art Show. Holiday Inn‑Boston Dedham Hotel. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. www.CollinsGifts.com. 19‑21 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. (F) 603‑478‑3233. withington@conknet.com. www.withingtonauction.com. 22‑23 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Bear Show. Puyallup Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.dolls4all.com. www.crossroadsshows.com. 22 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Doll Collectors of North Park. Denise Perkins. 619‑602‑9043. 23 Binghamton, NY. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Double Tree by Hilton. Broome County Doll Club & JMK Shows. Tina. 607‑239‑2705. bcdollclub@gmail.com. Jesse. 352‑527‑6666. jmkshows@aol.com. Calendar continued on page 63

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he National Doll Festival held its 29th annual event at the lovely Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C., only a short distance from the UFDC hotel. It included many quality antique doll dealers as well as vintage, modern, doll supplies, clothing and artist creations. The synergy of the UFDC salesroom, Theriault auction and the National Doll Festival makes this the greatest doll collectors’ week in the world. Wooden, c. late 1700’s, $9985. Cat’s Cradle Antiques, glencrolllins@gmail.com

“Just Me.” Gidget Donnelley, dollaround@embarq@mail.com

Two early Kathe Kruse dolls, $1850 and $1950. My Little Doll Co., www.mylittledolls.com

Bru exposition model with early face and wood articulated body. Holly Hepworth Antique Dolls, hhepworth@aol.com

Nancy McGlamery Antiques, mcpelton@aol.com Kamkins, $1850. Straw Bear Antiques, strawbearantiques@gmail.com

Skippy’s offered by Susan Grabel, dgrabel192@ aol.com Laura Turner, frizellburgantiques@yahoo.com

Cissy’s offered by dolzdolzdolz, dolzdolzdolz@aol.com

Reproduction Bleuette by Wendy Lawton. Barbara Hillier, bchilliker@aol.com

K * R Gretchen, $4500. Emma’s Antique Doll Castle, emmiesdolls@gmail.com

Hertel Schwab, $5200 and Baby Stuart, $1500. Louise and Brigid McHugh, mchughsdollstoys@aol.com

Cat’s Paw Doll Accessories, melembo@snet.net

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Experienced Doll Costumers Antique DOLL Collector is looking for patterns for publication. Call 717-517-9217, email: antiquedoll@gmail.com or send your pattern with instructions to Antique Doll Collector, 4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814.

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Calendar continued from page 61 23 Canada. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. London Ukrainian Centre. Tracy Dew. 519‑332‑1777. www.LondonDollShow.com. 23 St. Charles, IL. Doll, Bear, Toy & Collectible Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows. Diana Tabin. 847‑772‑6760. 27‑28 Newark, OH. Doll Auction. McMasters Harris Doll Auctions. 800‑842‑3526. mark@mcMastersharris.com. www.mcmastersharris.com. 29 Loveland, OH. Friendship Luncheon. Madame Alexander Doll Club. 877‑691‑6864. 30 Kansas City, MO. Catalogued Doll Auction. Four‑Points Sheraton Hotel. Frasher’s Doll Auctions. 816‑625‑3786. (F) 816‑625‑6079. frasher@aol.com. 30 Southbury, CT. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. The Crowne Plaza. Jenny Lind Doll Club. 860‑628‑8896. jennylindollshow@gmail.com. Jennylinddollshow.wordpress.com.

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2 Ann Arbor, MI. Teddy Bear Artist Show. Weber’s Inn. Bright Start Promotions. Valerie Rogers. 502‑423‑7827. 4 Rock Island, IL. Antique Show. QCCA EXPO Center. Kimberly Schilling, Melting Pot Productions. 712‑326‑9964. kim@antiquespectacular.com. www.AntiqueSpectacular.com. 5 Albuquerque. NM. Doll Show. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Dolls 4U. Anita Husby. 505‑508‑0351. www.Dolls‑4U.com. 5 Batavia, NY. Doll & Bear Show. Quality Inn. Saturday’s Child. Martha Smith. 585‑506‑7948. 5 Germany. Automata & Fine Toys Auction. Auction Team Breker. +49/2236/38 43 40. (F)+49/2236/38 43 430. Auction@Breker.com. www.breker.com. 5 Irving, TX. Doll Show. Atrium Hotel. Joni Holland. 817‑929‑1691. 5 Largo, FL. Doll Show. The Palms of Largo. Royal Palms of Largo. Judy Smith. 727‑796‑9412. 5 Nazareth, PA. Doll Auction. Dotta Auction Co. 610‑759‑7389. (F)610‑759‑3992. www.dottaauction.com. www.auctionzip.com. 5 Oxnard, CA. Doll Show. Courtyard by Marriott. Margo Ingram. 805‑445‑9443. 5 San Jose, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Event. Family Community Church. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com. 6 Ann Arbor, MI. Teddy Bear Artist Show. Weber’s Inn. Bright Star Promotions, Inc. Valerie Rogers. 502‑423‑7827. 6 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sherri’s Doll Show. Sherri. 310‑386‑4211. Sherribean7@aol.com. 6 Madison Heights, MI. Doll Show. UFCW Madison Place Hall. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier. 586‑731‑3072. www.DollShowProductions.com. 6 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. Carol Benson. 612‑669‑1613. CPromotionsPlus.com. Calendar continued on page 64

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Edison Talking Dolls Wanted Any Condition Doug Burnett Music Museum

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Selling Collections: Terri Lee • Nancy Ann • Steiff Club Over 100 pieces For complete list or more info email teddie112@gmail.com or Send SASE to DeAnna, 2271 Johns Peak Rd, Central Pt, OR 97502

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Santa Rosa Doll Show & Sale Sunday, November 6, 2016 10 AM to 3:30 PM

Nancy Jo’s Christmas Sale

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Admission $6 ($1 off with this flyer or a coupon from DollsShowUSA.com) Children under 12 free with an adult. We support The Living Room a homeless women’s and children’s day shelter. For information call Kitti 707-326-0322 santarosadollshow.blogspot.com

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45 John Glenn Drive, Concord, CA Nancy Jo Shreeder, 305 Robinson St., Martinez, CA 94553

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

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6 Portsmouth, NH. Doll Show. Frank Jones Center. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. www.CollinsGifts.com. 6 Santa Rosa, CA. Doll Show. Santa Rosa Veterans Building. Redwood Empire Doll & Study Club. Kitty. 707‑326‑0322. Santarosadollshow.blogspot.com. 12 Anaheim, CA. Doll & Toy Show. Brookhurst Community Center. California Doll Collectors. Linda. 562‑596‑6790. Sherryl. 714‑827‑0345. 12 Corvallis, OR. Doll Show Benton County Fairgrounds. Oregon Creative Doll Collectors. Valerie Sherwood. 541‑740‑3940. 12 Des Moines, IA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Iowa State Fairgrounds. Colleen Holden. 515‑986‑1975. www//desmoinesdollshow.com. 12 Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction. The Collection of Anna May Case. Volume III. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com. 13 Bellevue, WA. Doll Show. Red Lion Bellevue Inn. The Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206‑362‑8723. Pepins4@msn.com. 13 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Doll & Bear Show. Hilton Hasbrouck Hotel. JMK Shows. Jesse Kohler. 352‑527‑6666. 13 Hunt Valley, MD. Teddy Bear Show. Embassy Suites Hotel. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453. 16 England. Dolls, Dolls Houses & Related Pieces Auction. The Spa Hotel in Mount Ephraim. C&T Auctioneers Valuers. +44 (0) 1233 510050. www.candtauctions.co.uk. 18 Atlanta, GA. Ball Jointed Doll Convention. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Atlanta Ball Jointed Convention. Renee Newsom. teacupdreams@yahoo.com 18‑20 Las Vegas, NV. Collectors Expo. Rowbear’s Events. Rowbear. 831‑438‑5349. NatlDoll@aol.com. www.nationaldollfestival.com. 19 Bixby, OK. Doll Show. Bixby Community Center. Kyle Productions Unlimited. Kyle. 405‑810‑1010. 19 Holland, MI. Doll Show. Doubletree Inn by Hilton. Muskegon Sand Dollers & West Michigan Snowbabies Doll Clubs. Bonnie Burke. 616‑361‑1330. bonnieburkedesign@comcast.net. 19 Indianapolis, IN. Doll Show. Irvington United Methodist Church. Indy Cloth Dollmakers. Katie Jones. 317‑495‑1626.

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3‑4 Gaithersburg, MD. Doll Show. Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Bellman Events. 443‑617‑3590. 410‑357‑8451. InfoDolls@comcast.net. 3 Harlem, NY. Doll Show. Dwyer Cultural Center. Morrisania Doll Society. Ellen Ferebee. 917‑655‑8531. 3 Punta Gorda, FL. Doll & Toy Show. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. Peace River Doll Club of Punta Gorda. Marilyn Josephs. 941‑575‑7789. Nancy Vanselow. 941‑244‑2204. 3 Syracuse, NY. Central New York Doll Club Holiday Luncheon. Mid York Doll Club. Diane Noffey. 315‑414‑6854. Sewbuttons09@hotmail.com. 4 Anaheim, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. Rowbear’s Events. 831‑438‑5349. 10 Concord, CA. Doll Show. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Nancy Jo Shreeder. 925‑229‑4190. v allejodoll@gmail.com. www.nancyjodollsales.com. 10 Philadelphia, PA. Doll Luncheon. Sheraton Society Hill. Letitia Penn Doll Club. Joell Taggart. 610‑525‑3316. Joelit1@comcast.net. 10 Red Bluff, CA. Vintage Market & Arts. RowbearPresents@charter.net. 530‑366‑5169. www.dollshowusa.com.

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We Will Be At These Upcoming Events: Sept 24 Fletcher, NC _ Oct 2 Dolls & Bears & Toys Oh My Show in Medina, MN Oct 9 Stranahan Great Hall, Toledo, OH _ Oct 15 Wausau, WI Oct 23 Chicago Toy & Doll Show, Kane County Fairgrounds, St Charles, IL Nov 12 Des Moines Fairgroundsv, IA ALSO mark your calendar for the March 31 & April 1 NADDA show in Kansas City, MO 2017.

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LEARNING THROUGH DOLLS, A VISIT TO THE PRINCETON MUSEUM by Gay Bryant

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Masterpiece in Miniature: The Thorne Rooms of the Phoenix Art Museum

The Journey Continues… An Antique Doll Collector’s Tale

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Interview by Valerie Fogel

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1) 22” Early Barefoot Alabama Baby - A beautiful, unplayed heirloom classic with the coveted Applied Ears. She is All Original in her barn red frock w/Perfect Untouched Paint plus Signed Body. The very best! $1800

2) 1850’s Papier Mache in fine Original Clothes - A pristine 23” doll w. Long Curls & Exposed Ears, brush stroke hair & totally untouched; with gorgeous layered clothing and excellent old segmented body (can sit) and long graceful leather arms. $1800

3) Unusual & Mint 16” Lenci Male Hungarian ca: 1920 wearing his elegant 3 piece suit in gorgeous colors with tag. Totally unplayed! $695

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8) Holiday Tradition - We love this rare little FnB 8” Tinyette Toddler orig. Pilgrim! No craze! $275

5) Rare French Export Heubach ‘8570’ - One of the super rare models w. intaglio and enameled tricolor eyes, deep dimples and tongue. Plus orig. French jtd body, clothes & shoes of a French Huguenot schoolboy. Delightful 12” cabinet rarity! $2500

6) Factory Original 14” Jumeau Boy ‘Marchant’ with closed mouth, PWs and orig.wig. A mint & unique Size 4 Jumeau has a Walking Body too! …complete w. hat, satchel and fine mixture rifle too! Your dolls will be safe tonight! Very rare $2600

7) 13” Historic 1850’s Greiner - This important Shaker Era period piece is All Original in tender silk ensemble w. Splendid Bonnet over lace cap. In the rarest small size for Greiner, she is an Americana museum quality rarity. $595

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9) Classic Folk Art! - From a single owner lifetime Maine collector comes this zany handprinted 26” Fabric Doll w. classic oversized pitchfork hands & feet! $550 10) Very Fine 14” Americana Lady flat face w. needle stitching, fashionable print dress lace cap, wig & leather shoes. Early American Fashion from Pennsylvania ca: 1860. $595

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11) Rare Closed Mouth Jumeau Boy - All original 14” Closed Mouth Walking Bebe in Factory Clothes.(see #6) $2600

12) 19” Rare Gbr. Heubach marked ‘Santa’ Important ‘5730’ character and All Original from Head to Toe! $1800 13) All Original ‘Santa’s Sister’ - a mint SH 1248 from perfect mohair wig to factory leather shoes and stunning features in a Cabinet Size. $750

14) 9” Rare Kestner ‘153’ - not the 152 or 154 plus she is all original in Wool Mariner Ensemble and Factory Wig & Pate. Rare! $575

15) 22” Long Hair Golden Bear - clean & fresh, chubby ca: 1930 w. velvet pads. A hugger! $295

16) 23” Pristine Chase Baby - w. no facial touch-ups and prized brown ‘shoe button’ eyes in crisp original clothes. $575

17) 16” Mint Brown Eye China - translucent watery glaze, top quality, original body & clothes w. boots. Ever so tender. $450

18) Miniature Heirloom Gibson Girl - A 10” Kestner gem w. Factory Wig & pate, sleep eyes w. wax and great stylish attire w. Hat & Boa. $895

19) 22” Flesh Tint Civil War China - Beautiful flesh tint & robin egg blue eyes, wonderful old body w. leather arms & great clothes! $395

20) 10” Pristine Simon Halbig 1160 - superior Cabinet size example w. mint wig, orig. pretty body & fancy silk clothes. 19 $495

21) A mother can love this 13” Rare London Rag Baby - w. glass eyes and the original swaddled Christening clothes.! $395

22) Mechanical 7” Doll in Original Box - nifty & naughty hopping side to side! Just $550…All Original Kestner ‘155’ Choice bisque head 11” Cabinet Model w. sleep eyes, Factory Wig & Pate and great body! $595 23) Boy & His Dog - fine quality 12” Victorian bisque statue, great love and detail! $l25

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24) 8” Kestner Bisque Frozen Charlie brilliant 1870’s quality early boy in the original bathing suit! Rare $375

25) 16” All Original Parian - heirloom original treasure w. silk fringe & Matching Cape, Hat & Purse, porcelain limbs as well. $450

26) Steiff Puppies! both with buttons -one tagged! 6” & 7” tall. Great fellows! $125 each.

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27) An Original Bourgoin Series ‘C’ Steiner Parlant - as if being sublimely lovely in the most pale & delicate way is not enough, this 22” Pressed Bisque Steiner w/ working blue lever eyes w. shaded lids also has a working pull cord crier and the most perfect pretty teeth ever seen in any open mouth Steiner with a crisp,clear voice! Her mint Factory Mohair Wig and Body and 5 layers of Original Clothes w.Factory Shoes complete this perfect picture! $4800

29) An All Original Steiner from Wig to Shoes - Rarely are large dolls preserved as perfectly as this stunning 28” early version Bebe Le Parisien an exceptional, flawless model,Pressed Bisque, Closed Mouth and Luminous Blue Paperweight Eyes. Mint hip length original curls hang to the small of her back on her Mint Signed Body. She wears an imperial wine velvet pleated dress w/ classic Steiner lace decor, several quality underlayers and the wine color stockings to match the dress and bows of her Steiner Factory Shoes incised ‘19’ as is her head! The very best! $5000

30) The Illustrious Louvre Bebe - made for the renowned Parisian department store this 20” example has penetrating brown paperweight eyes surrounded by long lacy lashes. She has a Closed Mouth plus her original long hair w. cork pate & neck coil. Dressed for the season in her silk lined Victorian Burgundy Coat Dress w. hooded collar, a wealth of underlayers and completed by her Factory Leather Boots…ankle high in case of snow! $3900

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28) Rare K&R 101x w. Flocked Hair What an uncommon K*R Character in a choice 12” cabinet size on his original fully jtd. K*R body. He is distinguished by a great head of original flocked hair rarely seen on K*R dolls. Truly a rare doll as there are hundreds of K*R 101’s for every K*R 101x! Catch him now! $2500

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Alexandra Kukinova 18.5” Tanechka #9/12, 2006 blond mohair wig, dressed in amazing layered dress from pink to dusty rose $1695 19” Snow Maiden w/ silver white mohair wig, amazing lacey knit fur trimmed coat over light blue dress, holds hand painted bird $1795.

Monica Meckling Dolls – beautifully sculpted & hand painted 20” Amanda - Artist Proof – dressed in antique materials, mohair wig 1991 $695 21” Beautiful Doll #1/15, 1991 beautiful mohair wig, peach dress embellished w/ antique laces $695

12.5” CM K * R 117, brown sleep eyes, brown HH wig, ball jointed body, professional small neck repair $1850 4” Kestner #620 swivel head all bisque w/ molded 2 strap shoes & socks, brown glass eyes $375

11.5” Kestner 184 character child, brown painted eyes, 5 piece body, sweet expression $1695

Alexandra Kukinova Fabulously detailed Russian artist dolls – beautifully sculpted, hand painted porcelain shoulder head, arms & legs, dressed in incredible materials, boxes and COA’s 24” Mashen’ka #0/15, 2000 $1695 17” Venetian Girl Beatriche #29/35, 2001 $1250

15.5” Tete Jumeau 1907 16, blue pw eyes, beautiful coloring $1550 Kathy Redmond Dolls – beautiful sculpting & embellishments 10” Blonde w/ blue bonnet, fancy bodice & spates $225 9.5” Black hair wearing white bonnet w/ blue flowers & accents $215 12.5” Beautiful blond accented w/ flowers & gold braid $250

Ann Parker Dolls – English 11.5” Alexandra’s Dress adapted from Princess of Wales 1873, white lace w/ red, green & white accents $95 11.5” Lady Randolph Churchill in dusty rose & violet $95 11.5” An English Costume of 1852 w/ parasol $95 10” Queen Victoria 1819-1901 in wedding dress $165 8.5” Alice holding Pig $115 11.5” Beatrice Potter in light blue w/ rabbit $95 11.5” Sweet Nell of Old Drury $95

21” Tete Jumeau 10, brown PW eyes, antique clothing & mohair wig, pink leather boots $3800 Now $3395 18 ½” Kestner 143, blue 19” Beautiful mohair sleep eyes, original Schuco Yes-No Bear, US mohair wig & pate $650 Zone tag, works great $795 Now $565 Now $695 8 ½” G3H 610 12/0 Gerb. Heubach? Character w/ molded hair, blue eyes, 5 piece body $140

25” Simon Halbig 1009 w/ early forehead on nice early body (some repaint on arms & hands) brown sleep eyes, antique mohair wig, clothing & bonnet $655 Now $575 10” S & C Franz Breather w/ ball jointed arms, blue sleep eyes, original clothing $325 now $250

Heloise poured resin from France 21” Celina #20, blond HH wig, blue eyes, signed on back $395 21” Ana Sophie 1990, red HH wig, blue eyes, signed on back $395

22” Violetta from LaTraviata 1/50, 1988 in poured wax by English Artists Paul Cress & Peter Coe, wears mid Victorian flauced evening gown of Swiss cotton voile w/ lace trimmings $495

Heloise poured resin from France 18.5” Protype #2 Colette w/ bent legs, blonde mohair, green eyes $750 19.5” Virginie 23/35 dressed in blue china silk w/ lace accents, blonde mohair, blue eyes $995

1940’s Indian 8” Wooden pair w/ hand carved & painted faces, jointed arms & legs, toes as is $125 11” Seminole Indian in short skirt w/arms $225 10” Seminole Indian in long dress $175

14” Polly #1423C by Vogue in original tagged dress, 1949 $195 16” Platinum Terri Lee in tagged outfit $225 10” Auburn Tiny Terri Lee all original w/ daisy $169.95 17” Bonnie Lou in tagged Terri Lee dress, beautifully painted $85 17” Jerri Lee w/Sparkle in eyes in tagged clothing, great caracul wig $295

4 .5” Goebel 3 Lady w/ pink ribbons & flowers $175 5” Goebel Lady of young Austrian dancer Fanny Elsser $240

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stelle Johnston was a great friend of this magazine, an astute and passionate collector, as well as a fastidious researcher. In Left: Early 18th century English wooden with preparation for a move to the original costume and 1739 dated coin pocket, west coast three years ago, 28 inches, $44,000 Estelle gave what most of Above: French bisque A.T., size 9, us assumed was her entire 18 inches, $31,000. collection to Theriault’s. Spending time with her during the sale, she told me that she had kept back some of her favorites. Sadly, Estelle passed away this summer leaving the remainder of her collection for Theriault’s to auction. The sale was held October 1 and 2 at the breathtaking Frank Lloyd Wright designed Waldorf Astoria Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona. Part II was every bit the equal of Part I, offering nearly 500 lots including English and German woodens, paper maches, French fashions, Early bisque Huret, 18 inches, c. 1858 18th century wooden, Porcelain Rohmer with cup and with superb early silk gown, matching bebes, chinas, parians, multi-layered original costume, saucer shoulder plate, and Rohmer jacket, bonnet and signed Huret boots, exquisite accessories, early 15 inches, $30,000. deposed sitting system, $20,000. $28,000. paper dolls, miniature furniture, ladies’ couture Left: 33-inch gowns and shoes. It was a rare Grodnertal lady opportunity, especially for with painted bodice, c. 1830, collectors of early dolls. The original costume, phone and Internet bidding $19,000. was incessant, much to the chagrin of the floor bidders. Right: Pristine early Grodnertal Here is a look at a few of the with superb highlights of this memorable original costume, sale, one of the most unique 15 inches, $18,000. and important ever offered. Prices shown do not include the buyer’s premium. KPM lad, c. 1844, in Scottish costume, More Auction Gallery on page 49

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The Journey Continues…

An Antique Doll Doll Collector’s Collector’s Tale Tale

Interview by Valerie Fogel Photography by Valerie Fogel and Sheryl Varon

ver the years I have had the joy of uniting amazing collectors with amazing dolls. What is more fulfilling than being part of the joy and satisfaction a collector shares when an elusive doll or item is finally found? Occasionally, I stumble across something truly unique and engaging that captures the eye and imagination of a seasoned collector. Perhaps a rare primitive doll or a basket of original assorted étrennes (French for New Years gifts); maybe a completely original poupée with a treasure trove of goodies that have traveled with her through the decades. A beautiful light comes into a collector’s eye; an expression mingled with curiosity and eagerness. Eagerness to learn, to know, and to acquire a fine example of something rare and extraordinary. Sometimes the light and eagerness are masked until a decision is finally made, “Yes, this is the one I want!” Regardless, I love this role…the role of matchmaker and sleuth. More often than not the dolls and treasures come to me through my travels, through estates or happenstance. And, through this happy role I have met and acquired many lovely friends. Sheryl is such a friend. Sheryl Varon’s collection was initially covered in Antique DOLL Collector magazine’s February 2010 in the article “Portrait of A Doll Collector.” At that time, we were able to visit the background Sheryl’s life was painted on, the manner in which she was able to discover and act on her love and passion for antique dolls. And, like a painting, the canvas of her life filled in and changed with every nuance and transition as her collection grew. Since 2010, Sheryl has been on a continued journey. In response to several requests from readers and collectors, I thought it would be interesting to follow up with her and share in her progress; some of the paths she has followed and new discoveries she has made. So let’s follow along as Sheryl takes the wheel and shares her journey with us. Q: Let’s talk about your journey, going back in time a bit...Who was your first mentor; someone that inspired and guided you?

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A: I absolutely had an early mentor, Mary Lou Edmiston – a woman who was hard to get to know, but who was so worth knowing. It was the late 1970s, and she was co-promotor of a southern California antique doll and toy show called “Hello Dolly!” She was also proprietor of a tiny but impressive antique doll shop, which I ventured into one day in search of more of the type dolls I was collecting at that time, early compositions. No doubt Mary Lou had seen many a collector transition from more modern dolls to the earlier bisque-headed dolls; she clearly recognized a future antique doll collector in me. I became a frequent visitor in her shop, and she skillfully began to guide me to appreciate and covet the enduring and endearing older items on offer. I bought my first bisqueheaded doll from her, a petite Kestner 154 I named Emmeline. In time, I convinced her to let me work for her in the shop the few days she was open each week, and while the work was mundane, the lessons and exposure I received there were not. Mary Lou’s expert repair and restoration work was truly pristine, and always focused

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on preserving authenticity. While I folded and packaged antique fabric scraps to put out in the shop, she worked on softening crazed composition and revitalizing clouded eyes with fine sperm-whale oil, gently scraping away inappropriate body repaints with an X-Acto knife – all the while explaining about preserving quality and originality. She was a connoisseur, and she saw the makings of one in me. Sadly, Mary Lou passed away recently, well into her 80s, and quite by chance I was fortunate enough to be able to acquire two of her treasures; an extra-petite mignonette in original costume, and an extraordinary 3-inch wood bodied china head. She was passionate about the slender, French mignonettes, and had lovely, very selective tableaux of her petite confections in a small cabinet in her home. All those years ago, I didn’t see the appeal of those tiny French “pocket dolls” and the miniature music room she created for them – but she always insisted that one day I would love them, and I would love the accessories and other miniature accoutrements that were available to enhance them. She was right... which make the two little gems from her estate all the more precious to me. I am eternally grateful to her for the time she spent teaching me things it took her decades to learn. I try to carry her example forward in my collecting and in my life.

Two tiny porcelain dogs sharing a table with a petite 3” mignonette. Tiny 2” Lilliputian SFBJ rides in carriage drawn by miraculous pony with original trappings. Circa 1880s from England.

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Sublimely beautiful example of Leon Casimir Bru Empress Eugénie, 17” with wood arms, kid body and superior ensemble reminiscent of the outfit she was captured in by English artist Franz-Xavier Winterhalter, c. 1858 below.

Q: What surprising turns has your collection taken in the last five or six years? What inspired these changes?

A: I would say every turn my collection has taken has been a surprise to me, to some degree. And yet, looking back, I see that all the turns were a part of the natural order of things for me. The more I learn, the more I see, the more I feel driven to expand my purview. I started out 45 years ago with no intention other than to buy myself an 8-inch Alexanderkin or two, because we couldn’t afford them when I was a child. I could never have predicted that my fondness for them would somehow segue into an appreciation for German dolls and a total passion for French bébés – or that my initial goal 11 years ago of owning just one good French doll would lead to a quest for examples of the other important French firms: Steiner, Gaultier, Bru, Rabery & Delphieu, Schmitt & Fils, and Andre Thuillier – all in diminutive sizes. Probably the most dramatic turn in my collecting, however, arrived in the form of a sudden infatuation with the Empress Eugénie – brought about by one compellingly pensive 17-inch smiling Bru poupée dressed in a white frock with blue ribbon trim (inspired by an actual dress worn by the Empress herself and featured in a painting of 20

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Two tiny 10” ladies, the beauty on the left is in all original ensemble with bisque hands, the darling on the right is also original and crowned with a spectacular hat by Amy Erickson, a northwest artisan. Ladies at the Station: 10” Empress Eugénie poupée in original ensemble with tiny 8” FG Fashion in white pique on kid body… super rare darlings!

her as a young woman). Prior to spotting this stunning beauty at a show, I admired and appreciated the Bru fashions known as “smilers”, but had no desire to add one to my repertoire. This young lady, however, completely captivated me. I spent a long time gazing at her at the show, utterly mesmerized by her, yet left without her. Unable to cast her from my thoughts that night, I drove 40 minutes back to the show the next day to collect her.... I never planned to expand my collection beyond the token Jumeau fashion I already took into my home. Eugénie was a complete detour. Since then, I have added a petite Jumeau fashion with inviting blue wrap-around eyes, a 12- inch FG fashion with an exceptionally lovely face, a rare and enchanting Cruchet fashion in a wonderful petite size, and three more Bru Smilers in original clothing – all no more than 10-inches tall – to my flock. Antique DOLL Collector

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Adorable French Mignonettes ranging in size, L-R from 6” to 4”. Bedroom with Bliss dresser and chair, antique canopy bed, Biedermeier chess table, inlaid mother of pearl mandolin, artisan paint set and furry Borzoi companion.

Q. How has one acquisition driven your choices or selections for another?

A: Usually, it starts out with some obscure item I’ve fallen in love with that sparks my imagination and, in turn, sets off a chain of events. I recently purchased an absolutely wonderful miniature antique wine bottle with golden fluid still inside. Suddenly I had to have a silver champagne bucket to put it in, which I still haven’t found, by the way. But in the process of searching for just the right thing, I found a remarkable, tiny, but very detailed antique silver wine bucket that I couldn’t pass up and is now displayed with my mignonettes. One thing always leads to another, I’ve found... and it isn’t necessarily that a particular doll leads to another similar doll. When I stumbled upon the petite Andre Thuillier bébé I always dreamed of having, but never expected to find, for example, I realized she deserved a setting all her own to complement her unique beauty. I had previously acquired a truly wonderful leather-clad drop down secretary desk with beveled glass cabinets; a perfect display for delightful treasures. I could see as soon as my AT arrived that the desk was slated to be the anchor piece in a room setting created just for her. From there, my idea for a parlor, of sorts, came to me and I set out to find the perfect case and other accoutrements to realize my vision. As with any vision, making it a reality can take time and patience. One can see the perfect round mahogany table with a dainty tatted tablecloth in one’s mind, but locating the piece that mirrors the picture in one’s head can be daunting. A wealth of tiny miniatures include a tiny enameled lidded pot, two necessaires replete with accessories and toiletries, tiny shaving mirror, basket with clasp and leather bound book with detailed cover. 22

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6” or less tiny Kestner all bisques take tea and play with the special tiny furnishings including a miniature ormolu and cameo glass lamp, a petite figure of a women, a Parisienne chocolate set and a sterling wine bucket. A wonderful companion canine shares the fun!

So many of my acquisitions have launched me on quests for the perfect accessories to help me tell each doll’s story – or what I imagine her story to be. And what is probably most rewarding are the surprises that present themselves during the search, whimsical or magical items you recognize as something you just have to include in your setting. The truth is that, while I may set out with one intention or vision in mind, and that is where it begins, my collection tends to take shape organically. And following my instincts about things has taken me in all sorts of unexpected directions. Two 5” Kestner all bisques play dress-up - such fun!

Tiny accessories include a one-inch cane back chair, tiny binoculars in orig. box, tiny ormolu vase, soft metal carriage with teeny frozen Charlotte, wee purse, wee postcards, lap desk and a miniature gold hand mirror.

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Q: There are so many beautiful dolls and items to collect which can often force some difficult choices. What are some of the really tough choices you have had to make as a collector such as making room for something special or relinquishing a previously cherished piece?

A: One thing that I have learned since my early collecting days is that in order to stay true to my ideal of a collection that is focused and relatively uncluttered – that showcases each item I add to the mix – I inevitably have to let go of some treasures to accommodate newer additions. Overall, I have not found it that difficult to choose which items to let go of, simply because finer examples, or examples more in keeping with the evolution of my collection, have taken precedence over models I collected earlier. However, there have been occasions where I have agonized over a decision to let go of something absolutely stunning to make way for something equally stunning, but possessing some specific, coveted attribute I did not yet have in my collection. A good example is letting go of my cherished Leon Casimir era BruJeune on a kid body in favor of a petite Bru Jeune on the more poseable Chevrot body. Though entirely lovely and unique, my kidbodied doll’s stockier physique did not mesh well with the other, more slender-bodied bébés in my case. It was truly hard relinquishing her, and I have certainly seen the same trepidation in the faces of people who have relinquished cherished items in their collections to me... but I take solace in the knowledge that we are all only temporary custodians of these precious wards, who deign to stop with us a while on their journeys through time. I understand that I am neither the first nor the last guardian who will love them and care for them in years to come. The feelings can be bittersweet, but as long as they are protected, cherished and preserved, I am content to help them on their way.

12” A4T in original costume. This is a spectacular bébé with dreamy blue paper weight eyes set in palest bisque… simply mesmerizing. Marked 6/0, this Rabery & Dephieu is only 10 inches, an excellent example of this mold with golden eyes and premium pale bisque. Such a darling!

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Q: You have a beautiful and fascinating and somewhat diverse collection. Where do you see your collection going from here?

A: That’s a somewhat difficult question to answer at this point, simply because I really don’t know. I’m determined to keep my collection focused and relatively small in breadth and dimension. I feel like I’ve checked off almost everything on my wish list. Of course, that’s the beauty of collecting... one discovers new wonders to add to the list all the time. More recently, my interest has been piqued by remarkably detailed, tiny china-head dolls under three inches. If they should come with the tiniest jointed wood bodies, so much the better. I know my love for exemplary accessories, furnishings and all the petite accoutrements that make a collection shine will continue to shape my collection. I adore my growing menagerie of antique French fashion dogs for instance. Every time I see another irresistible canine companion, it’s virtually impossible not to bring him home. They all have so much personality, so varied and whimsical. I absolutely anticipate creating more tableaux for my tiny ones. In fact, I am currently working on a seaside-themed driftwood box in which to display my 4-inch mignonette sailor boy and his tiny tug boat, a Victorian curio box filled with miniature seashells and a wooden rowboat with oars. It’s hard to say what else might find its way into the vignette. Figuring it out is half the fun.

Two 10.5” Schmitt round faced bébés both adorable and both with very different look.

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Q. Do you have any pearls of wisdom for other collectors?

Marked 000 12” Schmitt Bébé with most compelling beauty. All original ensemble, wig and pate and trousseau (not shown).

A: I would say, “follow your heart, but use your brain.” Be informed, be prepared, and then be spontaneous and flexible enough to trust your instincts when that certain special something seems to be calling your name. It pays to be patient, to wait for that perfect (or imperfect, but oh, so endearing) item that truly speaks to you to come along – and once you have looked it over thoroughly and learned all you can of its origins and history, don’t hesitate to commit to it. I have seen so many people walk away from something they love because they think something they love better will be waiting around the next corner. By the time they circle back around to take another look, however, the thing that truly touched their heart is gone. Every collector has stories about “the one that got away,” only to be presented with another opportunity to acquire the coveted item many years down the road. If something slips through your fingers, have faith... and by all means, listen to your intuition. Case in point: I was considering a very wonderful poupée to add to my collection a year or so ago, but I kept hearing a voice in my head telling me to wait – something really special was waiting out there for me somewhere. Shortly thereafter, I was browsing the Internet after dinner one night (something I almost never do), when I spotted the gorgeous little 12-inch AT I now have in my collection. It was for

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sale at a price I could actually handle, no less. I immediately reached out to a trusted friend for advice. She said,“Run, don’t walk, to the nearest phone and make an offer on her.” That was all I needed to hear. Her words reinforced my own instincts about the doll. I purchased her that night on the phone. The listing for her was only online for two hours. Sometimes things present themselves that quickly, with only a short window to make a decision. It can be difficult enough to make a decision whether or not to purchase a doll that has captured your imagination, but I think your very first instincts about something you can’t forget are usually right. Devote some time to researching the things you are interested in adding to your collection, and prepare yourself as well as you can to assess the worthiness of a particular doll (worthiness is a very personal determination – because what really matters is whether it is worth it to you). And when something magically appears that requires quick action, being prepared and honoring your intuition will serve you well for years to come.

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R. John Wright “Little Tommy Tittlemouse” is a refreshing highlight amongst the antique beauties!

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12” Early Jumeau poupée with huge wrap around blue spiral threaded eyes in couture costume and lovely hat by artisan Amy Erickson. Magnificent needle felted stole and muff in presentation by acclaimed Diana S. Boettger, both from greater Seattle area.

17” Spectacular Jumeau Fashion is among the tallest in the collection. All bébés are under 16 inches.

This 13” Cruchet Fashion Poupée with striking unusual beauty and rare body of leather over articulated wood possesses a smile that exudes a bit of mystery. A fascinating mademoiselle.

At this time, I would like to thank Sheryl for graciously allowing me to document her journey and share it with you. Sheryl and I have had a delightful time preparing this article and carefully capturing the recent additions to her collection. Sheryl especially wanted to have an opportunity to recognize Mary Lou Edmiston and the important role she played in her collecting development. My goal has been to bring into focus not only the stellar examples of French bébés and poupées she has acquired, but also the numerous intriguing tiny antique accessories, rare pouty allbisques, her exceptional and unusual vignettes and of course the artful manner 28

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12” Bru Jeune 2 with remarkable amber golden eyes and precious pout complete with distinctive tongue tip. Original Au Nain Bleu ensemble may not be original to doll.

Spectacular does not describe this hauntingly beautiful 9” F1G Bébé. Fantastic original costume. Extremely rare look for this mold.

13” Leon Casimir Bru Jeune Bébé with spectacular expression…a sweet knowing. Wears an antique dress and hat. Rare wooden articulated body.

in which she displays her treasures. Sheryl’s collection is still focused on smaller dolls and items, but she does have a wonderful diversity of dolls and accessories, ranging from tiny early chinas to fanciful R. John Wright characters. I have also attempted to capture her love of whimsy and the unusual elements in her décor, such as the glazed portrait tiles and graceful sculpts of women’s hands in a variety of mediums and sizes. This collector has found her way to some wonderful and occasionally unexpected treasures. She is ever thoughtful in her process, and it is my hope that sharing her journey gives insight and inspiration to all levels of fellow collectors as you make your own way in the wonderful world of doll collecting!

Adorable 4.5” French mignonettes surrounded by tiny artist items including a wooden boat, seashell curio cabinet and antique kitty.

4” Pewter hand, Victorian

What a protector! 3.25” Bulldog keeps everyone safe.

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A Passion for Antique Dolls A Young Doll Collector Shares Her Collection by Marilyn C. Marin

Hello!

I’m Marilyn. I have been collecting antique dolls for about six months, since I was given my first doll, a German china shoulder head. Since then, I’ve been collecting antique German dolls, and now have a collection of seven dolls. (And their accessories, room, and horses…yes, they have horses.) My very first doll was given to me by a wonderful friend I met at my local library, a longtime doll collector. That unlocked the door to a world of antique dolls for me. (A huge thank you to my doll friend for everything she’s done for me…I love you!) Come take a look in my doll room, and meet my dolls! First, let’s meet the German chinas. As anyone who collects or has collected these beautiful dolls knows, it is quite difficult to attribute them to a maker; as a consequence, I do not know their origins. Isabella Elizabeth is first, since I received her before any of my other dolls. She is a beautiful 1880’s china, like most of my other china dolls. Valentine, the biggest china, has a shoulder head that is antique; however, her body and clothing are newer, possibly vintage. Heike is a smaller version of “Val” on a kid body, with mismatched bisque arms! Laura is a small blonde china in mint condition; her lace-and-green-silk outfit compliments her stunning complexion well. Then there’s Madeline, the 1910 Parian shoulder head and the smallest of all the dolls. “Maddy” is all-original, and her unusual molded hat makes her an especially interesting, and possibly rare doll. Next, the baby dolls would like to make your acquaintance. Mae is a reproduction Dream Baby, with a beautiful christening gown and lovely Antique DOLL Collector

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face (isn’t it adorable?). Ada is a reproduction Bye-Lo Baby from 1975-1977, with her original clothes. However, Ada’s dress is not original! It is a modern accent to her original clothes. The dolls will enjoy showing you their room. It was moved from under the bed to the closet a month ago, since our dog Dakota often used to lay down there. Made up of little things found at thrift shops and yard sales, it’s the perfect place to read Nancy Drew, listen to a Zorro radio show, or listen to their favorite music. The dolls have a vanity complete with mirror, pitcher, towel, gloves, and a box for the dolls’ little things, such as their favorite brooch. It’s the perfect place for Valentine, the oldest, to get ready for an evening with her doll friends. For the younger dolls, the room offers a generous supply of books, drawing materials, and even Isabella, Madeleine and Laura’s collection of little china animals on the shelf. While drawing, reading, or listening to a radio show, they can relax on their luxurious bed with the softly colored quilt (really a pillow-case!) or their sofa, made of a basket, pillows, and warm quilts. The babies, Ada and Mae, can play or nap on the bed, too. The grandfather clock shows the time with its long-tested face, steady ticking a background rhythm for the dolls’ dreams at night. It, too, is a yard sale find! The room’s small radio actually plays music; however, the dolls rarely use it. Opera and Broadway songs are more their taste and the radio does not play any of that, only local radio stations. 32

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The older dolls (Ada and Mae are still too young!) like to go riding on their horses on any given day. The best thing about their harem is that they can ride indoors or outdoors, so when snow ruins chances of a sunny, brisk trot on the path outside, they can still go down the hallway. Valentine loves Hawk; Heike enjoys Thunderbolt’s easy gaits; Laura and Sky-chaser are a well-matched pair; Isabella has known Nancy since she first came to live with me; and Madeleine and Sangre De Cristo are a splendid sight when galloping together. Thunderbolt and Hawk, a beautiful pair of brown Arabians, are also able to pull a carriage, but the dolls don’t have a carriage-yet. Another favored pastime is to read Nancy Drew novels. Often I’ll come into my room and find a group of dolls on the bed, reading from my collection of Nancy’s mysteries. The chinas love Johnston McCulley’s Mark of Zorro, too, and sometimes they’ll listen to one of the Zorro radio shows. They also enjoy the Lone Ranger, and listen to his shows often, as well as Zorro’s daring adventures. The dolls might be listening to music from my big black CD player. They love Broadway songs and opera-type music, so our favorite music group is the operatic Il Divo. Laura is learning to play a little music-box piano I have (it plays “Memories” from Cats.) Valentine does a solo along with her. If the dolls would like to take a ride outside and pick wildflowers, an old stroller is at their disposal, as well as a couple of quilts to line it. When tea-time rolls around, a pre-WWII lusterware tea-set is ready. A bouquet of white roses in a vintage vase adorns the table, and marble fruit in a glass dish is a convenient and decorative snack. Their display shelf holds the table, ready anytime the dolls are. The dolls enjoy living in Colorado. Maybe they miss their native homeland Germany a bit, however, they’ve never told me about anything of the sort. Many happy moments are spent with my antique dolls, from memories of the day I brought Valentine and Heike home, to recently finding out I could write for Antique Doll Collector. I also collect modern plush animals, so the dolls have an abundance and variety of soft friends, from their stable of horses to a small woolly mammoth, from my teddy bear collection to a large cow. In the future, when I have the means to collect the dolls I love (Kestner dolly-face ball-joints, French fashions and the sought-after Morning Glory china), I’ll make more joyful memories on my antiquing journey. Today the dolls will probably go for a drive outside (despite the fall weather), have an afternoon tea, read, or listen to Il Divo. They might take the younger baby-dolls for a walk or go riding, with one staying behind to watch the dolls that cannot ride yet. I think I hear Val and Laura practicing “Memories”, Isabella and Madeleine listening to The Man You Love, and Heike reading The Secret of the Old Clock to attentive listeners Ada and Mae. In fact, I better go see what they’re up to… Marilyn Marin is a freelance writer, singer, and antique doll collector in Colorado. Marilyn also collects plush animals and teddy bears. She can be reached at dpnp1227@msn.com. Here she is holding the Armand Marseille 390 she recently bought at the Sweet William Antique Mall. Antique DOLL Collector

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In Concord, MA the Concord Museum has “The Art and Mystery of the Dollhouse” from October 14th through January 17th 2017. Dollhouses and miniatures from the 17th through early 20th centuries show the evolution of dollhouses from treasures for wealthy adults to colorful playthings for children. This enchanting exhibition explores the tiny worlds that capture life’s detail and stimulate the imagination. For details go to www.concordmuseum.org

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For the Love of Dolls

A Visit to the Princeton Doll and Toy Museum

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Two views of one doll. This Parian lady with an unusual molded and painted snood in her original costume circa 1860, is a bisque shoulder head on a cloth body with bisque forearms and hands.

or a doll lover, Virginia Aris has the dream job. Aris, a long time doll collector and dealer, is the chief executive of the Princeton Doll and Toy Museum in Hopewell, New Jersey. The mission of the museum, she says is “to ensure the preservation and continuing appreciation of dolls and toys. Our visual displays continue to enchant doll and toy enthusiasts ages three to ninety-three and from every part of the world…” Aris is a former English teacher too, so there are plenty of lectures and research into the history of dolls available at the museum; “What I like most is watching how people come in and get excited about learning through dolls!” However, preserving history is only part of the story for this haven of nostalgia. “Everyone needs a calm, comfortable oasis, especially in this troubled world of today. I tell people, welcome to our oasis where all problems stop!” Aris reports one lady visitor telling her “My back hurt so much this morning, when I came in here, but now it doesn’t hurt any more – thank you!” And there was an aunt who brought in her eightyear-old niece saying the child was upset by bullying at the pool and all she wanted to do was to come to this comforting place. In fact Virginia wants to write a book about all the emotional help dolls and doll friends have given in times of pain and tragedy – (see Felicia’s Dolls, the story of a child and her dolls surviving WWII, Antique Doll Collector, August 2016) The museum occupies 5,000 square feet in an office building in Hopewell. Last year it moved there from a nearby space that was five times smaller. That building was falling down, and it could no longer support the growing collections of dolls and toys. Now there’s ample space at the museum for three shops, a 400-book doll research library, a conference room, as well as beautiful display and exhibition areas. When they began the museum thirteen years ago, the founders (Virginia Aris and Nancy O Connor) decided to organize the dolls and toys according to the competitive categories at UFDC and DCA. They hoped to show rare and wonderful examples of those categories –

Door of Hope bride and groom. The beautiful carved pear-wood face of the bride is covered until after the ceremony as per Chinese custom. Antique DOLL Collector

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Group of 13 antique china head dolls, ranging in size from 3” to 7,” as assembled under a glass dome by the original owner.

and they have succeeded! “I never expected to come nose to nose with a Izannah Walker said one visitor, “thank you for fulfilling that dream.” The collection changes, and folks visit again and again, to admire, to buy or to learn, but most of all to savor a quiet and happy escape into another time and world. And often visitors return, bringing dolls for inspection or donation. They just feel the Princeton Museum could be the right home for a beloved family doll or collection. Of course the quality and official status of the museum helps when it comes to donations. In the month of July of this year a donation came in every week, and recently a woman whose aunt had been friends with Madame Alexander in Atlanta sent 849 dolls in their boxes! Displays cover the evolution of dolls and toys from the 1600’s to present. The oldest doll there is the 1600 “stump” doll. The permanent collection and quarterly special exhibits offer examples of dolls and toys of many types, plus miniature rooms, Bliss doll houses, and doll accessories. Some of the museum’s treasures include an Alice-inWonderland room, a Bliss Dollhouse display and a group of “BoyToys” such as antique trains, boats and trucks that will convince husbands that a visit to a doll museum has much to offer! Above left: This Bru Jne Bébé is one of the most beautiful French child dolls in the museum. It features a bisque head on a kid body with a bisque shoulder plate and finely molded lower arms and hands. Left: A recent donation, this handsome Kämmer and Reinhardt Hans character boy #114, circa 1910, with a bisque head, painted eyes, and a composition ball-jointed body. 38

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Facts About Princeton Doll and Toy Museum

Location: 57 Hamilton Avenue, Hopewell, NJ 08525, Phone: 609 333 8600 Address: P.O.Box 62, Hopewell, NJ 08525 website: www.princetondollandtoy.org Hours: Monday, Friday, & Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Offerings: Tours, Seminars, Monthly Luncheons. Research Library - over 400 volumes on dolls, toys and antiques is available for use without charge. The museum gift shop offers antique and modern dolls; doll clothing, shoes, wigs and accessories; and doll and toy related cards and gifts. Appraisals and restoration services are also available. The gift shop and library are free to the public. Museum admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children (must be accompanied by an adult). A $25 family membership entitles members of the immediate family to unlimited admission for one year.

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by Jennifer Craft Hurst

n an alcove off of one of the European Galleries of the Phoenix Art Museum, twenty perfect boxes sit, waiting for the wide eyes of children and parents alike, all in awe of their fantastic detail. Born from a little girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of tiny treasures collected from exotic locales, these boxes are miniature portraits of different eras all portrayed in the scale of 1 inch to 1 foot. Though perhaps not as well- known as the famous 68 Rooms in the Art Institute of Chicago, also created by this same designer, these miniature masterpieces showcase some of the earliest work organized and created by Narcissa Niblack Thorne. Born in Vincennes, Indiana in 1882, Narcissa first fell in love with miniatures from the trinkets her uncle, a Naval Rear Admiral, sent to her from his travels. When Narcissa was older, she traveled extensively in Europe and added to her collections. Narcissa began the creation

of the homes for her miniatures after her marriage to her childhood sweetheart, James Ward Thorne. An heir to the Montgomery Ward fortune, Mr. Thorne had the monetary means to allow Narcissa to hire the finest woodworkers and master craftsmen available. Her desire to create miniature worlds was not just the adult realization of a childhood fantasy. Narcissa truly cared about people and knew that her room creations were providing desperately needed jobs to skilled workers during the Depression. Though the woodworking was the product of skilled artists, every room was designed and detailed by Narcissa Thorne. She painstakingly reproduced actual rooms from great homes in Europe, or exact styles from eras such as the French Louis XVI (1774-1793), English Jacobean (1603-1649), Italian Renaissance (Peak 1500s), American Federal Period (1790-1820), and the Art Deco style of the 1920s.

Narcissa Niblack Thorne, English Jacobean Hall, 1603-1649, 1932-1937, miniature room. Collection of Phoenix Art Museum, Gift of Niblack Thorne. Photo by Ken Howie. Detail Photo by Tracy Hupko. This example highlights the exquisite wood-working skills of the artisans Ms. Thorne was able to hire during the Depression. Not only did Ms. Thorne dictate the interior decor of the rooms, but also the installation and the use of lighting to portray natural light through the miniature glass windows. Her collected items include a miniature portrait of the founder of Oxford, and a working Cromwell bracket clock. This room is inspired by Levens Hall, Westmoreland, England. 40

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Though Mrs. Thorne originally displayed her rooms in private exhibits and for the benefit of local charities, her first public exhibit was at the Century of Progress Exposition of 1933 (the Chicago World’s Fair). It was here at the Exposition that Mrs. Thorne displayed her original 30 creations, which were created to house many of her collected treasures. She would later go on to oversee the creation of approximately 100 rooms, expanding her styles to include Asian and Western American styles. In 1962, Mrs. Thorne and her son, Niblack Thorne, gifted 16 of her original 30 rooms to the new Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. The additional four rooms in the Museum’s collection were gifted by the Thorne family in 1976. Though all of the 100 rooms have Mrs. Thorne’s touch added to them, whether it be through the fabric design, or wall paintings, it is these early original rooms found in the Phoenix Art Museum that truly house Ms. Thorne’s original inspirations. From her first attempt at fine needlework in the floor rug of the Louis XVI Dining Room, to her only attempt at woodcarving in the dual chests of the Italian Renaissance room, these early rooms highlight Mrs. Thorne’s actual hands-on additions. There is the story that, in 1936, Mrs. Thorne was commissioned to make a replica of the Library at Windsor Castle for the Coronation of Edward VIII. Though this coronation never happened, due, of course, to the abdication of Edward VIII over his relationship with the divorced American, Wallis Simpson, Mrs. Thorne created the room and it was displayed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Mrs. Thorne gifted all of her rooms, or auctioned them for charity.

Narcissa Niblack Thorne, Breton Kitchen, c. 1750, 1932-1937, miniature room. Phoenix Art Museum, Gift of Niblack Thorne. Photo by Ken Howie. Detail of Breton Kitchen showing the only “doll” in the 20 rooms on exhibit. The dishes were collected in Quimper, famous for its Faience. The cupboard style bed has closing wooden doors, which enabled its occupants to keep out the cold sea breezes. The chair by the hearth has one leg cut shorter in order to sit closer for warmth.

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Narcissa Niblack Thorne, French Louis XV1 Dining Room, 1774-1793, 1932 miniature room. Collection of Phoenix Art Museum, Gift of Niblack Thorne. Photo by Ken Howie, detail photo by Tracy Hupko This room is meant to depict a dining room from the area of Fountainebleau, outside Paris. Along with Ms. Thorne’s needlework rug, the first example of her fine needlework skills, this room displays as a wall mount, an antique watercolor “tapestry” found by Ms. Thorne, rolled up in a desk. The tapestry plans were found in a secret drawer of an old French Secretaire, along with fabric swatches. The bust on the mantel is a repainted bronze letter seal.

Italian Dining Room, c.1500, 1932-1937, miniature room. Collection of Phoenix Art Museum, Gift of Niblack Thorne. Detail photos by Tracy Hupko.

Mrs. Thorne was meticulous in her instructions on installation, making sure the museum lighting correctly portrayed natural sunlight in her rooms.

She never received payment for any of her 100 rooms and, in fact, gave the Art Institute of Chicago, home to the largest grouping of Thorne Rooms, a sizable fund for the care and preservation of the rooms. Though perhaps not as famous as the Phoenix Art Museum’s beloved “Flowering Arches” by Claude Monet, or the expected Southwestern works by Frederic Remington and Georgia O’ Keefe, the Thorne Rooms alcove in the museum “is a hidden gem we like to point out as a ‘must see’ when visitors ask what they should see during their visit,” said Amy Estes, Director of Visitor Services at Phoenix Art Museum. She shared how young and old alike enjoy the specially created “I Spy” scavenger hunt available to enhance their experience. Miniatures have long held a fascination for people. The ability to create an exact scale replica with such perfect details as working key locks, 42

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Narcissa Niblack Thorne, French Louis XV1 Bedroom, 1774-1793, 1932-1937. Collection of Phoenix Art Museum, Gift of Niblack Thorne, Photo by Ken Howie. Detail photo courtesy Tracy Hupko. The inlaid desk on the left and chest of drawers on the right, are extremely rare, 18th century furniture salesman samples, with working key locks. These pieces would have been used to represent the full sized version of the piece the master craftsman was attempting to sell. The rose and celadon colors exhibited were popular choices of the French aristocracy of the time.

Narcissia Niblack Thorne, American Coloial Bedroom, 1740-1750, 193-1937. Collection of Phoenix Art Museum, Gift of Niblack Thorne. Photo Tracy Hupko. This bedroom is based on an actual room in Salem, Massachusetts, and features the Chippendale style of furniture. This room highlights the newly imported, European tradition of wallpaper, which first came to America in 1737.

Narcissa Niblack Thorne, English Georgian Library, 1714-1820, 1932-1937. Collection of Phoenix Art Museum, Gilf of Niblack Thorne. Photo by Ken Howie. This room exhibits the middle Georgian period, exhibiting both Queen Anne-style chairs and Chippendale furniture. The bust in the arch over the bookcase represents the Duke of Wellington, the British military hero who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. Antique DOLL Collector

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For scale, this photo shows the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter admiring one of the Thorne Rooms on display in the Phoenix Art Museum. Photos: Tracy Hupko

tiny working clocks, and detailed paintings that could have only been created with the use of a magnifying glass, prove the love an artist had for his craft. Narcissa Niblack Thorneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifelong love of miniatures led to the creation of these masterpieces. It is through her generosity and desire for perfection and accuracy that we now have these amazing glimpses into societal life and architectural design through the ages.

Virginia Keep Clark Portrait of Mrs. James Ward Thorne, 1915 Gift of Niblack Thorne Courtesy: Art Institute of Chicago

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2016 UFDC

Competitive Exhibits – Part II –

Photographed by Keith Kaonis at the UFDC National Convention in Washington, D.C. DOLL WITH NON-HUMAN FEATURES - Commercially made. Left, Nancy Jo Splitstoser Center, Margaret Hein Right, Rebekah Kaufman, “Foxie” by Steiff

PEOPLE’S CHOICE “Kindred Spirits”. Robin Atwell

PEOPLE’S CHOICE Doll Created by Exhibitor. Bonne Foulds

Adult celebrity, mass produced as a child’s plaything. Suzanne Swanton, Patsyette George Washington

Bisque head not made in Germany or France. Lois Cohorst, Belgium, marked DF

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CLOTH - Handmade, some needle sculpting or applied sculpting to face. L-R: Carolyn Allen, Patricia Rooney, Marilyn Parsons.

CLOTH - Handmade, flat face. L-R: Carolyn Haas, Nora Stoner

CLOTH American, molded or needle-sculpted. Marilyn Parsons, Nina Albritton doll

CLOTH - Izannah Walker Elaine Romberg, 14-inch boy.

CLOTH - American, flat face. Left, Nancy Harmon, stockinette Nelke Ben Franklin Right, Karen D’ Onfrio, Columbian, painted by Emma Adams

CLOTH - American Indian, Southwest Area Patricia Rooney, Comanche portrait

CLOTH - WPA. Suzanne Swanton, Milwaukee WPA

CLOTH - American/ French/Italian bed doll. Karen Wolf, Lenci 46

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CLOTH Liberty of London Historical Personages. Karen Wolf, Admiral Lord Nelson

CLOTH Raynal. Rosie Morrill

CLOTH Chad Valley, post WWII. Mary Winslow

CLOTH Kathe Kruse, 20” and under. Jill Sanders

CLOTH - Lenci child, excludes celebrities, over 14”. Lois Cohorst

CLOTH - Roldan “Humoresque”. L-R: Sondra Jennings, Michael Furman

CLOTH - BAPS Nancy Moore

CLOTH - Googly with head other than bisque. Elaine Roberts, Lenci

CLOTH - Art doll, Izannah Walker type. Left, Norah Stoner, doll by Kathy Patterson. Right, Elaine Roberts, doll by Robins Egg Blue. Antique DOLL Collector

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CELLULOIDÂ All Celluloid, molded clothes. L-R: Suzanne Swanton, Nancy Harmon

Celluloid head, body of other material. Left: Belle Anne Curry, Caho Company, Germany Center: Victoria Christophersen, K * R Right: Julie Blewis

Metal head doll. Julie Blewis Leather or rawhide, excludes American Indian, commercially made. Left: Kathleen Bell, Moroccan Right: Kathy Turner, Martinique

Sewing companion doll Donna Landis, poured wax, pins and needles underneath gown.

American female advertising doll representing a cosmetic company. Glenda Kitto. Terri Lee for Helene Pessl Toiletries 48

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n Oct 8th 2016 the second part of the amazing collection was sold at Sweetbriar, in New Jersey. Top prices included lot # 50, an Izannah Walker for $12,100, lot # 12, a Jumeau Triste for $9,900 and lot # 81, a peg wooden for $6,820. And remember, Volumes III and IV of the Case Collection Auctions are scheduled at Sweetbriar for November 12th 2016 and February 4th 2017.

rom Alderfer’s Auctions October 5th 2016 auction in Pennsylvania, “Fondest Memories” results included Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs (with Dopey Dolls) by R.J. Wright at $3,217.50, a 19” Kamkins, with wardrobe, $2,074 and a 36” 1950s Steiff Standing Bear at $2,196. AlderferAuction.com

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Dean’s Dolls by Gail Lemmon

s a doll collector and dealer, traveling to many doll shows and auctions each year has given me the opportunity to see many beautiful dolls and to meet some wonderful and special people. Dean Scott was one of those people. Dean Scott was an avid doll collector from Oswego, Illinois. Through the years he amassed a collection of over 700 dolls. Although he had many types of dolls, the main focus of his collection was composition Madame Alexander dolls. It is my pleasure to, not only, share some of his dolls with you but also his passion for collecting and preserving them and their history. After the passing of his wife Dean eventually found a new companion who was a doll collector. They would spend much of their time traveling to doll shows looking for the next treasure to add to the collection. When his companion also passed away Dean found that he had enjoyed collecting as much as she did. Many thought it odd that this man, a CPA, born in 1930, in the mid-west, would be a doll collector. For Dean it was not only his passion for the dolls and their history that drove him. It was about the thrill of the hunt, the challenge of bartering for a great deal and most importantly visiting with the many friends he had made along the way. I met Dean nearly ten years ago at a Chicago area doll show where I had brought several Madame Alexander composition dolls from my own collection. Our shared interest began a relationship as dealer and collector that would end as a treasured friendship. While Dean’s collection consisted of many rare and wonderful composition dolls, he was generally very focused in his collecting. It was his goal to acquire every composition doll made by Madame Alexander. Nearly reaching his goal, he had over 500 examples including the rarest and finest dolls made by Madame Alexander. The collection included a large number of 9” Little Betty dolls. This group consisting largely of character and ethnic dolls was nearly complete with only a handful of known examples missing.

“Baby Betty” 12” baby with caracul wig, circa 1935 seldom seen

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Beautiful 20 inch, circa 1946 Bride and her Bridesmaid

Jane Withers and “Baby Jane” were among the celebrity dolls in the collection. The Jane Withers doll was made in 1937 depicting the child star we all came to know later as Josephine the plumber. While many collectors will recognize the Jane Withers doll few of us are familiar with “Baby Jane”. This is a hard to find and wonderful character doll modeled after child star Juanita Quigley. She became known as “Baby Jane” after staring in a role of the same name. The doll is 16 inches tall with face mold exclusive to her, marked on her head “Baby Jane // reg. // Mme Alexander”. This doll came in a few different outfits, some are only tagged Madame Alexander. The most desired will read “Universal Starlet// Baby Jane // Madame Alexander”. Other seldom seen examples include “Baby Betty” and “Marcella”, a rare “Nurse” doll with a Princess Elizabeth face, beautiful “Karen Ballerina” and a rare 1930’s ballerina. He had a wonderful “Southern Girl” and “Rebecca”, a stunning “Scarlet O’Hara” and a fabulous, 20 inch example of “Madelaine Du Bain”. There were also special groupings of dolls such as the Dionne Quintuplets with their Nurse and Dr. Dafoe, several dolls from the military series and wonderful brides and bridesmaids. These are just some of the exceptional dolls in the collection. All of these dolls were in wonderful condition, many rare and very hard to find, but the highlight of Dean’s collection was the beautiful portrait dolls. These dolls are some of the most beautiful and

20 inch “Carmen” portrait doll, circa 1942 Fabulous 20” “Madelaine du Bain” made from 1939 thru 1941. This outfit was an F.A.O Schwarz exclusive.

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20” celebrity doll “Jane Withers” circa 1937 Wonderful Marcella, made in 1936 only, came in several sizes dressed in 1930’s fashions.

Rare 15” “Nurse” with the Princess Elizabeth face, made in 1938 and again in 1943.

20” “Judy” portrait doll, first made in 1942 to depict Judy Garland

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“Karen Ballerina” made in 1946, wearing a gorgeous but delicate cotton tulle tutu, seldom found in this condition.

certainly the most glamorous ever created by Madame Alexander. The first were introduced in 1938, again in 1942, then again in 1946 and finally one additional doll in 1947. Some of the dolls portrayed familiar people and characters such as Judy Garland, Scarlet O’Hara, Melanie and Marie Antoinette, others like Godey Lady, Renoir and the Degas ballerina were simply beautiful creations from the mind of Madame Alexander. The last doll, produce in 1947, was “Royal Wedding” a beautiful bride thought to have been produced as part of the Royal Wedding celebration in honor of the marriage of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The dolls themselves were not marked and their clothing was not tagged with their name as with most Alexander dolls. Some will have tags on their slips or panties, stamped only “Madame Alexander // New York USA”, others may have the Madame Alexander clover shaped wrist tag and some may have no identifying marks at all. Through the years this has created some confusion as to the name of some of the dolls. The beautiful “Renoir” doll is most often call “Lady Windermere, The “Orchid Princess” is mistakenly called the “Orchard Princess” and the doll most commonly

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know as “Princess Flavia” is identified as “Victoria” in a photo from the Alexander Co. archives. The doll “Antoinette” came in three color variations – blue, pink and yellow. There had been some speculation that the different colors represented different characters. No documentation has been found to support this theory and most experts have dismissed the idea. Although there has been some confusion about their individual names, recognizing them as one of the Portrait Series is not a problem. Once you have seen them there is no mistaking their identity. The dolls are all 21” tall, made using the so called Wendy Ann face mold. Additional, hand painted makeup has been added giving them a very stylized dramatic look with heavy arched brows, eyeliner, eye shadow and full lips. Along with the attention to detail and the normal Alexander high quality the clothing also has distinguishing characteristics. The dresses often had zippers and they all had a pair of, what would appear to be, covered buttons in the bodice of the dress to give them a bust line. These dolls may be Madame’s finest creation, an example of the reason she was known as “Doll Stylist Extraordinary”. There is a lot of speculation and mystery that follows the creation of these dolls and their intended purpose. It has been said they where produced as promotional items with only 7 different dolls made in 1938 and, that at the urging of several department stores, full retail production began after World 20” “Melanie” portrait doll created in 1946 to portray the character of the same name from the movie “Gone With The Wind.” Right: 20” “Orchid Princess” portrait doll was made in 1942 and reintroduced in 1946 a “Lady Windermere.”

These lovely ladies are “Southern Girl” made from 1940 to 1943 and “Rebecca” made in 1940 and 1941.

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The collection of 14” Armed Forces dolls includes the A.V.W.S. (Auxiliary, Volunteer, Women’s services), the “Marine, W.A.V.E, W.A.A.C. and the Soldier, all made in 1942. Also included is “Miss America” made in 1939.

20” “Renoir” portrait doll first made in 1942, often referred to as Lady Windermere.

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Fabulous example of the 18” “Scarlet O’ Hara” doll first made in 1937.

Dean’s prize possession was this “Antoinette” portrait doll. Gorgeous “Sally Bride” made in 1938

War II. There has also been speculation that they were created as window display items, used by department stores to promote Madame’s dolls and perhaps other items as well. It was my good fortune to find an early portrait that was not one of the commonly documented dolls. The doll had every attribute you would look for in a Madame Alexander portrait doll with one exception, she wore a hat with a Sears millinery tag inside. The hat coordinated with her costume perfectly and it was obvious that it was original to her. It would be very unusual for Madame to have her hats made elsewhere, more likely that Sears acquired the doll as a display piece for their millinery department. This is purely speculation on my part with no documentation to verify it. Dean had acquired several of these fabulous dolls. The one he treasured most was a stunning example of Antoinette in pink. She held a place of honor on a small table near his favorite chair where he could easily admire her and she would be the first thing guests would see when entering the room.

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If you were not a member of the doll community in the Chicago area you probably didn’t know Dean. He was not one for joining clubs or entering his dolls in competition so he was not well know in the doll world. However the contribution he made was greater than he will ever know. By the time of his passing Dean had acquired nearly every composition doll made by Madame Alexander with very few examples missing. He took great care to tag and catalogue every purchase. Each doll displayed taking care to prevent exposure to direct sunlight and control their environment in an effort to maintain their condition. A great accomplishment, but not surprising if you knew Dean. Dean lived his life with honor and integrity. He was dedicated and tenacious in life, work and collecting. His obituary said “Dean was never one to leave a job unfinished, he came to work every day till he was struck by his 3rd heart attack, fittingly on April 15, 2015.” He worked and collected till the end and most importantly he lived his life with passion till the end. It was my pleasure to offer Dean’s collection at the 2015 National Doll Festival in Kansas City. Now as I write this article I am also preparing for “Kindred Spirits,” the 2106 U.F.D.C. convention. The phrase “kindred spirits” inspired me to write a short poem in which the last line reads “A passion shared, kindred spirits are we, my friends, my dolly and me”. This not only speaks to my relationship with Dean but to all of us who share a passion for dolls. If you are among those fortunate enough to have acquired one of Dean’s dolls, know that the torch has been passed, it is now up to you to preserve them and the passion for the next generation of collectors.

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9/20/16‑ 4/30/17. Detroit, MI. Charles H. Wright Museum. I See Me: Reflections in Black Dolls Exhibit. Thewright.org.

10/14/16‑1/15/17. The Art and Mystery of the Dollhouse. Concord Museum. www.concordmuseum.org. 978‑369‑9763. 10/22/16‑ 4/2/17. Switzerland. The girl and the sea. Thousands of years old, mysterious depictions of sea creatures‑Florence Gottet collection. Toy Worlds Museum Basle. www.swmb.museum.

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2 Ann Arbor, MI. Teddy Bear Artist Show. Weber’s Inn. Bright Start Promotions. Valerie Rogers. 502‑423‑7827.

4 Rock Island, IL. Antique Show. QCCA EXPO Center. Kimberly Schilling, Melting Pot Productions. 712‑326‑9964. kim@antiquespectacular.com. www.AntiqueSpectacular.com.

5 Albuquerque. NM. Doll Show. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Dolls 4U. Anita Husby. 505‑508‑0351. www.Dolls‑4U.com. 5 Batavia, NY. Doll & Bear Show. Quality Inn. Saturday’s Child. Martha Smith. 585‑506‑7948.

5 Germany. Automata & Fine Toys Auction. Auction Team Breker. +49 / 2236/38 43 40. (F) +49 /2236/38 43 430. Auction@Breker.com. www.breker.com.

5 Irving, TX. Doll Show. Atrium Hotel. Joni Holland. 817‑929‑1691.

5 Largo, FL. Doll Show. The Palms of Largo. Royal Palms of Largo. Judy Smith. 727‑796‑9412. 5 Nazareth, PA. Doll Auction. Dotta Auction Co. 610‑759‑7389. (F) 610‑759‑3992. www.dottaauction.com. www.auctionzip.com.

5 Oxnard, CA. Doll Show. Courtyard by Marriott. Margo Ingram. 805‑445‑9443. 5 Richmond, VA. Doll Show. Judy Seay. 434‑295‑2628.

5 San Jose, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Event. Family Community Church. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com. 6 Ann Arbor, MI. Teddy Bear Artist Show. Weber’s Inn. Bright Star Promotions, Inc. Valerie Rogers. 502‑423‑7827.

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6 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sherri’s Doll Show. Sherri. 310‑386‑4211. Sherribean7@aol.com.

6 Madison Heights, MI. Doll Show. UFCW Madison Place Hall. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier. 586‑731‑3072. www.DollShowProductions.com. 6 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. Carol Benson. 612‑669‑1613. CPromotionsPlus.com.

6 Portsmouth, NH. Doll Show. Frank Jones Center. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. www.CollinsGifts.com.

6 St. Charles, MO. Doll & Bear Show. Stegton Regency Banquet Ctr. The Spirit of St. Louis Doll Club. Tere. 314‑423‑2635. www.stlouisdollclub.com. 6 Santa Rosa, CA. Doll Show. Santa Rosa Veterans Building. Redwood Empire Doll & Study Club. Kitty. 707‑326‑0322. Santarosadollshow.blogspot.com.

12 Anaheim, CA. Doll & Toy Show. Brookhurst Community Center. California Doll Collectors. Linda. 562‑596‑6790. Sherryl. 714‑827‑0345. 12 Corvallis, OR. Doll Show. Benton County Fairgrounds. Oregon Creative Doll Collectors. Valerie Sherwood. 541‑740‑3940. Lr.jl.kilgore@gmail.com.

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

12 Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction. The Collection of Anna May Case. Volume III. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com.

13 Annapolis, MD. Catalogued Antique Doll Auction. Westin Hotel. 800‑638‑0422. Theriaults.com. info@theriaults.com. 13 Bellevue, WA. Doll Show. Red Lion Bellevue Inn. The Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206‑362‑8723. Pepins4@msn.com.

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13 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Doll & Bear Show. Hilton Hasbrouck Hotel. JMK Shows. Jesse Kohler. 352‑527‑6666.

13 Hunt Valley, MD. Teddy Bear Show. Embassy Suites Hotel. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453. 16 England. Dolls, Dolls Houses & Related Pieces Auction. The Spa Hotel in Mount Ephraim. C&T Auctioneers Valuers. +44 (0) 1233 510050. www.candtauctions.co.uk.

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18 Atlanta, GA. Ball Jointed Doll Convention. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Atlanta Ball Jointed Convention. Renee Newsom. teacupdream@yahoo.com.

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18‑20 Las Vegas, NV. Collectors Expo. Rowbear’s Events. Rowbear. 831‑438‑5349. NatlDoll@aol.com. www.nationaldollfestival.com.

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19 Bixby, OK. Doll Show. Bixby Community Center. Kyle Productions Unlimited. Kyle. 405‑810‑1010.

19 Holland, MI. Doll Show. Doubletree Inn by Hilton. Muskegon Sand Dollers & West Michigan Snowbabies Doll Clubs. Bonnie Burke. 616‑361‑1330. bonnieburkedesign@comcast.net.

19 Indianapolis, IN. Doll Show. Irvington United Methodist Church. Indy Cloth Dollmakers. Katie Jones. 317‑495‑1626. 19 Oxnard, CA. Doll Show. Margo Ingram. 805‑445‑9443.

20 Cambridge, IL. Estate Auction. Collectors Hall 135 West Center St. Stenzel Auction Service. 309‑944‑3808. 309‑937‑1444. www.stenzelauction.com

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3 France. Dolls & Becassine Auction. Galerie De Chartres. +33 (0)2 37 88 28 28. (F) +33 (0)2 37 88 28 20. chartres@galeriedechartres.com.

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Diane Noffey. 315‑414‑6854. Sewbuttons09@hotmail.com.

4 Anaheim, CA. Dolls, Bears & Toys Sale. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. DollFestival@aol.com 831‑438‑5349.

4 France. Automata & Mechanical Music Auction. Galerie De Chartres. +33 (0)2 37 88 28 28. (F) +33(0)2 37 88 28 20. chartres@galeriedechartres.com. 4 Milwaukee, WI. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. American Serb Hall. Orphans in the Attic. Sue Serio. 414‑871‑8696.

9-11 Denver, PA. Toy, Doll & Advertising Auction. www.MorphyAuctions.com 610-659-1981 Calendar continued on page 64

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20‑21 Naples, FL. Doll Show. New Hope Event Center. Naples Doll Club. Wendy Mitchell. 239‑530‑0010. 21 Panama City, FL. Doll Show. Marie Howard. 850‑532‑9797.

27 Sarasota, FL. Doll & Bear Show. The DEVYN Event Center. JMK Shows. Jesse Kohler. 352‑527‑6666. 28 Portland, OR. Doll Show. Monarch Hotel Conference Ctr. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com.

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Legendary Collection of Samy Odin from the Musée de la Poupée of Paris, Sunday, January 8, 2017

The remarkable collection of Samy Odin as featured in Musée de la Poupée of Paris contains every known model of SFBJ, most in original costumes, and many in original labeled boxes. The variety of their character expressions ranging from gleeful to glum, from wide-eyes to pensive, are illustrated here, but are only a small portion.

he fundamental question of philosophy is “who are you?” It appears simple enough to answer, but each time it is asked again, it forces the recipient to delve deeper for enlightenment. Who are you, Samy Odin? You are a doll collector. Who are you, Samy Odin? You are a museum curator. Who are you, Samy Odin? You are an author. Who are you, Samy Odin? You are the embodiment of the collector spirit, striving for a sense of completion, but content in the absence of completion for there is always more to find, more to learn.

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Who are you, Samy Odin? You are us, and you are our better selves. You are the explorer-collector. With the resolute belief that a collection is a reflection of the collector, you didn’t restrict yourself to an aesthetic, an era, a medium, or even a genre and you didn’t restrict your collection from the world. The doors of your Musée de La Poupée in Paris hinged open minds for nearly a quarter of a century and the entire time you were on hand to make sure they were well-oiled.

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The collection began when Samy Odin and his father Guido lived in a small mountain town in the Italian Alps. Although French by heritage, the Odin family had escaped to that region area during the persecution of Huguenots by Louis XIV, and had maintained for all these centuries the intellectual and artistic curiosity that had so categorized the movement. In the late 20th century, this curiosity manifested, for the Odin father and son, into a passion for the history and artistry of the doll. It was only a natural evolution from this to the formation of a doll museum, first simply a room in the attic of their Torre Pellice home in Italy, and then finally into the superb Musée de la Poupée in Paris. In his book, Fascinating Dolls (which inspired the Theriault auction catalog title, “Fascination”), Samy Odin described the museum locale as “a little corner of nature, where time stands still, deep in the heart of Paris”. It was the first, and to this day only, permanent museum in Paris devoted entirely to antique dolls. During this time Samy Odin also found time to author and coauthor several books on the subject including the afore-mentioned Fascinating Dolls (2008, Reverie Publishing), Mignonnette: Her History, Wardrobe and Miniature World 1878-1917 (with Mathilde Heritier, 2003), and The S.F.B.J. Dolls, 1899-1957 (1999), as well as author a number of elucidating articles for Antique Doll Collector, and lecture at important doll conventions and seminars. It has been with the spirit of the explorercollector that the interests of Samy Odin have encompassed many categories of collecting, ranging from the classic beauties of the French bébé to the French art movement of the early 1900s to the vintage cloth studio dolls of Paris in the 1930s, and with every imaginative category in between. The authoring of his various books have instructed his collecting range, too, with a splendid selection of mignonettes, and a notable collection of dolls from the Societe Francaise de Bébés et Jouets (S.F.B.J.) which includes every model made by the group from the earliest year of 1899 until the final years. Each doll selected for the museum was chosen with deliberate care, and with attention to originality and provenance. Many dolls bear traces of their original family history, and each doll has been the subject of intense research and documentation by Samy Odin. Of particular interest is the outstanding doll by Albert Marque, #5 from the series of 100 dolls, which owns not only an original silk costume of historical nature and which bears the Margaine-Lacroix label, but also the brown woolen coat and hat which were the traditional costume of Mrs. Haversfield, an important figure in the British Suffragettes movement of the early 1900s. Notably the pencil inscription on the foot of this doll is “Mrs. Haversfield”, and, as Samy Odin wrote in his March 2013 article in Antique Doll Collector, the purposeful inclusion of this contemporary feminine heroine in the original presentation of the dolls “brings a totally different light” to the study of Albert Marque dolls.

From Thuillier to Gaultier, from Halopeau to Bru to Jumeau, each of the superb bébés in this ensemble from the Odin Collection of the Musée de la Poupée in Paris is presented in original costume. The Bru bébé wears a wedding ensemble created in 1879 by the original French family owners as a miniature model worn by the family bride of that year.

The importance of original costume on French bébés is exemplified in this fine group, notable not only for variation is facial models and expressions, but also for their fine original costumes, most also with original signed shoes and wigs. Antique DOLL Collector

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No, not Lenci dolls. But the rarer French cloth studio dolls of the 1930s. Of particular interest to Samy Odin, he gathered and researched these remarkable dolls, and a superb collection is offered in the auction.

To find dolls, now nearly 175 years of age, in such impeccable condition is a dream. Presented here are two early French paper mache Poupées in their original costumes, one in wedding ensemble, and the other in traditional costume and coiffe of the region of Ile de Re in France.

The golden age of mignonettes and all-bisque dolls was in the latter two decades of the 1800s. The collection of Samy Odin of Musée de la Poupée of Paris exhibited many rare models from both German and French production, with variations of facial models, body styles, and size. 16

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The Asian model of the classic Bru bébé has been a highlight of the Musée de la Poupée, notable for its original condition and beautiful bisque and painting. The doll wears its original silk costume with embroidered details of flowers, butterfly and bird, has original fan-shaped gilt ornaments, and has original signed Bru shoes.

French Poupées are also featured in the collection. There is “Violette”, who lived with her original family from 1865 to 1982 when she was acquired by Guido and Samy Odin, and who still owned her original extensive trousseau and accessories. In his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin recalls the final family owner who in her childhood in the 1920s had “played with this doll given to her by her grandmother”. In describing the doll in his book, Odin notes that the family, from the line of prominent French Huguenot families living in the Piemonte region of Italy where the Odins of French ancestry had also made their home for several centuries, held a “highly visible position in society” and the presentation of this doll to a young girl of the family was a nod to the rich heritage to their rich French heritage. Notably, and endearingly, many of the original costumes that “Violette” still owns were mother-made from patterns presented in La Poupée Modele of that era. Other Poupées in the collection also bear family stories, such as the impeccably-preserved waltzing Steiner, still with superb original costume and costume. Odin relates “the woman who sold it to us shared her childhood memories of the one special day each year when this family doll was taken out its original box, demonstrated for all of the children how well it could waltz - and then the doll would return obediently to its box until the following year”. Other fine Poupées range from wooden-bodied models by Bru and Jumeau to an earlier wooden-bodied Poupée in superb original silk costume, preserved in her original box. And, too, as befitting a museum which explores the myriad objects of a young girl’s childhood, the collection includes a bounty of ephemera, ranging from doll furniture to doll dishes, from Étrennes

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The Albert Marque model presented in the Musée de la Poupée is especially notable for its history. While nearly without exception, the Albert Marque dolls were costumed theatrically (and this example , by the way, also owns an original theatrical costume) or as an earlier French historical person, this doll, marked #5 of the series, is pencil labeled Mrs. Haversfield on the foot and is wearing an extremely rare and all-original variation of costume. She is costumed to represent the early 20th century suffragette, Mrs Haversfield, in signature brown suit and hat

gifts to mohair animals, from little toys which so wonderfully display with dolls, to a large dollhouse and various doll rooms. The collection will be on display at the Westin Hotel in Newport Beach, California at a special preview exhibition on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 7-9 PM, and on Sunday, January 8, 2017 from 9-11 AM. During both preview sessions, Samy Odin will be in attendance to speak with collectors and on Sunday , January 8 will offer a special walkthrough lecture about various dolls in the collection. A commemorative hard-bound book, Fascination, with more than 200 pages and with gorgeous full color photographs of each doll is available, and can be autographed by Samy Odin at the time of the auction. The auction of the collection commences at 11 AM PST on Sunday, January 8. It concludes “The January Weekend” of Theriault’s, notable throughout the doll collecting world, for presenting many of the world’s finest collections at auction, and follows an important auction of antique dolls and automata on Saturday, January 9. For more details of both auctions, visit www. theriaults.com, request a free color brochure, or watch for next month’s fold-out ads in Antique Doll Collector. Antique DOLL Collector

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Marie 2020 “Little Me” Portrait Dolls by Dominique Pennegues

A “Child with dolls” by Marie Vassilief. 1917. Portrait of Marie Vassilief’s son Pierre-Marie. Note the presence of Marie Vassilief‘s very first stuffed cloth”Little Me” Portrait Doll shown on the down left of the oil painting (his skin tone skin is dark pink, as the baby’s father was an Algerian Caid). The second cloth doll on the right is probably Marie Vassilieff own Little Me, dressed as a dancer.

t the beginning of the 20th century, the Ballets Russes (Russian Ballet) caused a creative explosion in Paris. Painters such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Marie Vassilief, Stefania Lazarska and others, started to create costumes for the innovative dances of the early 20th century. Then, a short time later, a few painters and artists went farther in art forms with the making of dolls, some of them being of human size. Modeliste Germaine Bongard, sister of Paul Poiret and close friend of Stefania Lazarska and Marie Vassilief, is possibly the first creator to present human-size cloth dolls together with Stefania Lazarska’s own artist dolls, at Germaine’s Parisian studio, 5 rue de Penthièvre in December 1915. Germaine Bongard also used her human-size cloth dolls as couture mannequins, using a wooden stand

Germain Bongard’s 1916 invitation to visit her new collection of dresses and coats, shown on human size stuffed cloth mannequins. The mannequins here are the same as those presented at her studio rue de Penthievre, in December 1915, together with Stefania Lazarska’s artist cloth dolls creations. Note the wooden stands instead of legs.

Germain Bongard human-size stuffed cloth doll. 1916 20

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1916 Photo taken at Café de la Rotonde by Jean Cocteau, showing Pacquerette, Marie Vassilief and Picasso.

in place of legs, wearing her haute couture creations. These can be seen in some of her 1916 adds. One of Germaine Bongard’s human-size cloth dolls could have been inspired by her favorite couture model, Emilienne Pâquerette Geslot, an actress who also modeled for designer Paul Poiret, and, at the time, was Picasso’s girlfriend. Photos from the WWI period, some of them taken by Jean Cocteau himself, showed “Pâquerette” side by side with Pablo Picasso and Marie Vassilief, at a cafe table of La Rotonde, in Montparnasse. Pâquerette was said to be one of the most “precious” models for designer Paul Poiret who modeled the masterpieces of “Avenue d’Antin” in Montparnasse. In some of the WWI era photos, Marie Vassilief is seen with Amadeo Modigliani, at the Cafe de la Rotonde, located at the intersection of Boulevard du Montparnasse and Boulevard Raspail, a popular cafe during the war where artists, writers, and anarchists met. One can occasionally find today rare “Modigliani-type” cloth dolls by an unknown artist that were very probably made soon

Marie Vassilief with some of her dolls.

Beautiful and rare Modigliani type cloth doll. Modigliani was a close friend of Marie Vassilief and spent most of his evenings at her place, together with other Montparnasse artists. Maker unknown. Private collection. U.S.A.

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This rare artist portrait doll represents a theater artist, the similarity between some of Marie Vassillief’s early dolls and Judith Griard’s own creations does not allow us to attribute this doll to one or another. Marie Vassilief complained about her creations having been stolen by other artists, and she also said that even the name had been stolen. By this, she was probably thinking of Helene Sardeau who called her own creations “Portrait Dolls” like Marie did. This doll is 12” tall and is made of chamois on a wire armature. Her features are embroidered and she has inset eyelashes and glass beads for eyes. Hair is silk. Note the long slender fingers. Private collection. France.

This is another specimen of a “Marie Vassilief type” early doll, made by sthe ame artist as the previous doll. This one represents an opera singer. Her features are also embroidered (even teeth). Note the ample bosom! What is left of her clothing is well constructed with fancy lace trimmed panties, silk stockings, high heeled slippers, and a crepe low cut dress. Based on loose threads, she once was wearing a hat of some sort. She is also missing a black beaded necklace that the previous owner lost. 12 inches. Private collection. U.S.A.

after Marie Vassilief began making her own one-of-a-kind portrait dolls of famous people, of which she claimed to be the first inventor, later complaining that other artists copied her work. By 1920, a Belgium artist, Helene Sardeau, started making portrait dolls in New York, also claiming to be their inventor. However, vintage testimonies and articles in newspapers shows that beginning in 1917 Marie Vassilief was indeed the real inventor of the “Little Me” Portrait Dolls. We also know, from vintage art photos, of other human-size artist cloth dolls, anatomically correct this time, made in Paris by the French artist Judith Griard. These were made during the early 20’s years after Marie Vassilief’s had started her own creations. Marie Vassilief (Maria Ivanovna Vassilieva), was born in 1884 in Smolensk, Russia, and came from a wealthy family. She started the study of medicine but soon gave up to enter the Academy of Fine Arts in Saint Petersburg.

Caricature of Marie Vassilief herself posed by Mlle Lane. Isaac portrait. Chamois painted face. Glass eyes. Isaac’s Little Me Portrait Doll is pictured on Marie Vassilief’s “Arlequin” oil painting.

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Sigrid Hjertén and Isaac Grünewald (German couple) Little Me Portrait Doll. 48 cm. 1923. Isaac Grünewald was a Swedish expressionist painter who took lessons from Matisse at the same time as Marie Vassilief. His wife Sigrid Hjertén was nicknamed “heir of Matisse from the Far North.”

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Sigrid Portrait. Chamois painted face. Glass eyes.

Vintage photo of Sigrid and Isaac with Isaac Little Me. 1923.

Awarded a grant from the Dowager Empress Maria Fyodorovna, Marie Vassilief visited Paris in 1905. She soon met painter Henri Rousseau who proposed marriage but was turned down by young Marie. She took lessons from Henri Matisse and in 1907 attended the Académie de la Palette where she met Fernand Léger and Pablo Picasso. Marie headed the Russian Arts Academy and exhibited her works for the first time at the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d’Automne. She continued to exhibit at this salon regularly. After divergences of opinion, Marie Vassilief founded her own academy, called Académie Vassilieff, located on the Avenue du Maine in Montparnasse. It was a free Academy, operating on the principles of free work without teaching, creating a literary and artistic centre for Russians living in Paris. This same place became her atelier, and was the meeting place of the most important members of the modern art community, such as Jean Cocteau, Henri Matisse, Fernand Léger, Pablo Picasso, Juan Gris, Amedeo Modigliani, Chaïm Soutine, Ossip Zadkine, Blaise Cendras, André Salmon, Eric Satie, Max Jacob, Braque, Cezanne, Apolinaire, and also dukes, counts and countesses. It was also the period she started Cubist painting and sculpting. Inspired by art in every form, Marie Vassilief found her inspiration in her entourage, but also in her Russian origin. During the years of the Great War, Vassilieff used her Académie as a base for a canteen, which she established for the academics and painters in Paris who found themselves in financial difficulties, together with soldiers. Even controversial political figures including Trotzky and his following were members. In 1915 Marie exhibited in Saint Petersburg, and then in 1917 decided to become a single mother, having chosen as father of her future child a “beautiful Caid” as she confessed in an interview from 1928. It is during her pregnancy that Marie Vassilief created her first one-of-akind cloth portrait dolls, with the look of her future child as she wanted him to be. In a later interview, she proudly showed a journalist her precious first portrait doll, a dark- toned chubby baby doll, with a fat stomach and lumpy arms and legs billowed like an old Dutch painter’s cherub, calling it “mon enfant” (my child). Soon after having given birth to a son she named PierreMarie, she created two more stuffed cloth portrait dolls, one after herself and one after Pierre’s father, “to help her baby to go to sleep.” A 1917 painting by

Landru Little Me Portrait Doll. Landru was a modern French Bluebeard who killed his 20 wives and burned them.

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Two well known actresses of the Odeon singing.

Two Pierrot caricatures.

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Picasso and Matisse Little Me.

Marie Vassilief titled “Enfant a la poupée” shows baby Pierre playing with his Little Me doll and another cloth doll made by Marie Vassilief. Her portrait dolls became mostly appreciated by the Parisian community and every one asked for a Little Me, however, 18 months after her baby’s birth, Marie Vassilief was sentenced to jail in Fontainebleau, as a Communist, together with baby Pierre, in a room with other women and their children. She explained later on to amuse herself and other prisoners she told fortunes with a set of playing cards she had painted herself. When asked by a journalist if she was a Communist, Marie answered abruptly “I was an artist” and then, by way of explanation, added: “I had a cafe and restaurant at the beginning of the war for soldier artists. Of course, everyone else came, too, because it was so cheap, and Trotzky used to drop in nearly every evening until I had to tell him to take his political discussions elsewhere, but, somehow, the French government imagined I knew all about Monsieur Trotzky’s affairs, although I didn’t.” Sadly, it is during her time in detention that her atelier was looted and all Maries’s prestigious collection of paintings and sculptures by Picasso, Chagall, Modigliani (who had made a portrait of Marie), Fernand Léger, Zadkine and more had disappeared by the time she returned with little Pierre in 1919. Even though the first Little Me were figurative stuffed cloth dolls, they soon took on a different look being influenced by Cubism. Marie Vassilief used any medium to express her unique creativity, such as buttons, leather, fabric, glass, celluloid, iron, and also gold and precious stone when she could offer it. Her portrait dolls became so fashionable that everyone wanted one, not only in the Parisian art world, but also wealthy individuals in Europe and the States. In 1920, while she was enjoying success with her portrait dolls of figures from the art world, Marie Vassilieff collaborated with designer Paul Poiret to create a series of puppets for the Ballets Suédois. She also worked for theaters, and at the same time completed the graphic series “Dolls Portraits of People Who Deserve Better,” a series which ended in 1930.

Picasso and his mentor Matisse.

Little Me of an unknown lady. This doll was for sale at the Paris Martine Shop, owned by Paul Poiret’s daughter, Martine. In the vintage French article in which this photo (and more of Marie Vassilief dolls) was presented, the title was “Doll is not a toy.”

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Arlequin designed by Marie Vassilief for Paul Poiret Rosine parfum bottle. In 1911, fashion designer Paul Poiret set up two companies, one for each of his daughters. For Martine, the youngest, he established “Les Ateliers de Martine”where some of Marie Vassilief dolls were sold. For Rosine, the eldest, he established Parfums de Rosine, one of the parfums being “Arlequin.”

A few of these dolls represented Pierrot (the doll Marie’s son loved the best) with a creamy white face of softest satin and his impudent ruff and his two beady, elongated black eyes and his scarlet, pursed lips. Others represented a satin-skinned dancer of sheer cerise skin and voluptuous limbs. Some of Maries’s poupees had crimson skin of satin; some were created with mauve, unfinished kid bodies, with or without clothes, according to chance, and others were made with realistic-looking skin and were dressed in clothes of the 20’s latest mode — clothes that were worn at the cafe de la Rotonde. Picasso’s Little Me’s were clothed in typical artist studio costumes. One long-legged doll was dressed for the evening at the cafe, his checked trousers creased to the last breath, his sport coat held in semiNorfolk style to just the proper fraction of a centimeter, his lank Swedish hair of ashen yellow swept gloriously back from his brow. An English duke, a Broadway theatrical manager, a Spanish dancer, Lucette of Montparnasse, an Algerian model (probably Pierre’s father) — it

Paul Poiret Little Me.

Jean Cocteau Little Me.

Jean Cocteau second Little Me Portrait.

Ralph Barton from the series “People Who Deserve Better.” Ralph Barton was an American artist best known for his cartoons and caricatures of actors and other celebrities. Asked by a journalist if Ralf Barton will like his Little Me, Marie Vassilief answered, “He probably has caricatured me long ago, and is laughing to see how well he did it. Yes, he will like it because he is a caricaturist himself, and, anyway, he is a man. But his little wife she won’t like it. Women never do. They don’t quite like caricatures of themselves, but they can’t bear to see their husbands made ridiculous.”

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Golden satin small Pierrot.

Grand Guignol. 1927

Mask made of metal, paint, fabric, hair and glass.

made no difference, Marie Vassilieff caricatured them all. However, at the beginning of the 30’s she confessed to having money problems and could not offer to buy what she needed to make more dolls, so, as she could not live without creating dolls she considered “alive”, she carried on making art dolls using fruits and vegetables, saying with much humour, “they will not last long but I could feed myself with them at the end.” In 1934 Marie created the Museum of Marie Vassilief at her studio. Even though this great artist died in near poverty in 1957, at the age of 73, her atelier stills exists and is now known as “Villa Vassilief“ a place dedicated to arts. Today, her creations have regained some of their real value, for example, the Little Me Portrait Dolls Isaac and Judit (shown in photos here) sold a few years ago as a pair for $15,000 and her “Nativity“ oil painting brought $85,000.

Couple dressed in “Tenue de soirée” (evening costumes). Two metal dolls/figures of felt, fabric, goat skin, wood and plastic, 65 cm. Sold some years ago for $23,000.

Marie Vassilief photographed in her artist studio during her later years.

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An Artist’s Thoughts on a Wonderful Exhibit in Concord by Robin Thompson

Georgian house kitchen

Georgian house exterior

t isn’t often that an artist is commissioned to make something so extraordinarily in keeping with their own vision of the art they create. This was so when early last Spring I received a phone call. Anna needed six wooden dolls for her three original 17th and 18th century baby houses, a man and woman doll for each house, in time for a museum opening only six months away. So began one of the most wonderful challenges of my career - two eight-inch English Wooden style dolls for a Georgian baby house dating from 1720 to 1730, two for a Mahogany House dating from the same period, and rarest of all, a 1680 William and Mary period house in need of residents a mere six inches tall. But I would not experience the entire exhibit, or even the doll houses themselves, until just after the exhibit opened in October. I was struck by something as I began this article. Throughout Concord, home to the “shot heard round the world”, one is immersed in the history and lives we recall from books and films. Walking the same paths and terrain they traversed long ago, through many of the same buildings and fields, it feels like one is literally reliving history. From the famous North Bridge, to Authors Ridge, to the homes of some of the greatest writers of all time –

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Some of the occupants of the Georgian house

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Georgian House - This oak doll house on stand is in the form of an early Georgian country house. Can you find the ghost?

England, 1720-1730; oak; private collection

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Mahogany House The form of this house, not quite a cabinet and not quite a house, is a clue to its early date. Rather than the more usual oak, this house is made of mahogany. A dark and dense tropical hardwood imported into England from the Caribbean islands, mahogany was a favored primary wood in sophisticated furniture of the early to mid 18th century, often inlaid with contrasting woods, as the door of this house is. England, about 1730; mahogany; Private Collection

lives and works of so many historical figures and the people who knew them. Then, on the second floor, this season’s featured exhibit draws us in even further as we experience vignettes of life in the period. I was amused, and somewhat pleased, to hear the occasional thunk as a child, drawn in to the doll rooms by the wonderful detail Anna has assembled, would bump their head on the protective enclosures – (sometimes more than once!) entranced by the figures within, seemingly living their lives oblivious to the spectators outside their tiny homes. This really is the “Art and Mystery of the Doll House.” The Georgian house was one viewed in England in the 1950’s by Prince Charles. A young boy at the time, he was told that the house once had a ghost in the library. Though the ghost was no longer with the house at the time, I think he’d be pleased to find it has returned, peering around a door in the library, appearing to sneak up on an unsuspecting boy, reading in one of the spectacular antique chairs now furnishing the room. The Georgian house, the largest of the three, required significant restoration. It’s original facade of painted brick had been over painted; over the years, the interior rooms had been modified as well, perhaps to match décor contemporary to the various owners. Anna has worked tirelessly to restore the hidden historical appearance. The facade’s over paint was carefully removed, exposing the original painted brick, and the interior rooms lovingly returned to their original splendor. When Anna acquired the houses they were entirely unfurnished save two pieces in the William and Mary period house. All the furnishings she has since acquired are either period antiques, or have been authentically 30

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William and Mary House The earliest doll houses weren’t probably houses at all, but elaborate cabinets with shelves meant for the display of Miniatures arranged in room settings. This house, made of oak, as the earliest English examples tend to be, has fireplaces in the corners of the “rooms” reflecting the influence of Dutch domestic architecture. Dating to the reign of England’s William and Mary – a time of great uncertainty in the country – one can imagine the owner of a dollhouse like this retreated to a more ordered world. England, 1690-1700; oak; Private Collection

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Camden House This house includes all its original furnishings, including a copy of T. Goode’s miniature edition of The History of England (1837). The Cratchet family of Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol 1843 lived in Camden, now part of London proper. By 1838, middle-class residences increase in major towns as wealth trickled down from the aristocracy and merchant class. Affordable dolls’ houses built for the daughters of these families provide a window into the pride, and daily life, of the new urban middle-class. England, dated 1838; painted pine; Private Collection

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recreated as is the case with the wonderful cradle in the William and Mary house, complete with the baby. Anna sought out artisans from across the globe to authentically recreate period accessories, from hand blown rum bottles in the kitchen to the twisted stemmed wine glasses, and hand woven trim. There are valences of 18th century fabrics, and beautifully embroidered bedding done by Anna. No detail was overlooked as antique fabrics for linens, upholstery and even clothing were matched to existing room decor. My dolls have always been a labor of love for me, as well, and so it has been an incredible

Top photo, left-right: George III doll in striped taffeta open robe; England, about 1770; Wood George II chest of drawers; England, about 1735; Satinwood-inlaid mahogany. George III doll in sack-back silk robe, organza fichu; England, about 1780; Wood Left, Swivel head doll “Lady Elizabeth” lived with the same Amsterdam family for generations. Lady Elizabeth has similar carving and paintwork seen on the dolls (approximately 23 known) created in the late 17th century by English master doll maker William Higgs. England, about 1685; Painted wood; silk and other materials; Private Collection Although dolls like the one shown to the right are referred to stylistically as Queen Anne, this one actually dates to the reign of George II. “Lady Anne,” as the doll is known, still in her original dress, was treasured and owned by the same family since she was made. the family having lived in the same English country house since 1620. Antique DOLL Collector

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privilege to play a part in Anna’s tireless and passionate work to bring these houses back to life, all in all 14 dolls (and six tiny pets and a cradle!). This exhibit also includes the finest examples of original English Wooden dolls, china, household accessories, and clothing. There are items loaned from the Strong Museum of Play (now the National Museum of Play) in Rochester, a French fashion doll that belonged to Tasha Tudor, and much, much more. If you’ve wanted to experience historical Concord, this is a great time to make the trip. The exhibit, “The Art and Mystery of the Doll House”, at the Concord Museum, is currently scheduled to run through January 15th.

Georgian swivel-head with 18th century furnishings.

Robin is an extraordinary artist with an unlimited gift for creativity and a steadfast devotion to historical accuracy. The minute I saw her work, I knew she could envision and create the families that could bring these three early houses to life. She approached the making of each doll by first establishing exacting time-period design parameters; then, with brimming enthusiasm, she would embark on embellishing every character with a fascinating, fun, and endearing personal narrative. Often the dolls would come to me already named. As Robin would explain: in the process of creating these little people -- from the first wooden turning to the last tied hair bow -- they would reveal to her their personalities. Without exception, I found their names did, indeed, fit their personas perfectly! Robin knows and loves her dolls and, for me, her love and affection for these historic dollhouse residents proved nothing short of contagious; I, too, am smitten. Each and every doll is a treasure, and together they have transformed these centuries-old houses into very-much-alive, lovely homes. — Anna West Winter A French fashion doll that belonged to Tasha Tudor.

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ook & Pook and Noel Barrett Antiques and Auctions host their first joint auction on December 2-3. Ron Pook and Noel Barrett, close friends for decades, recently saw an opportunity to improve on what both companies offered by continuing their proud traditions in tandem, starting this December. It’s a happy union of their backgrounds in toys and antiques which promises to yield great auctions for collectors. Session one, on December 2nd, includes rare Schoenhut figures such as the Arab Chief, African Drummer, and large Pony Blitz dapple white wooden riding horse, as well as Jumeau and Jules Steiner bisque head dolls, dolls, china dish sets, doll houses and shops. The bulk of the sale, on Saturday, has mechanical and still banks, automotive toys, trains, European and American clockwork toys, vintage advertising, carousel fixtures, motion picture theater memorabilia, Swiss Bucherer figures and items such as a stunning Gustav Dentzell outside row carousel horse, an elaborate steam-powered, craftsmanmade model of a circa 1900 horsedrawn fire pumper, a rare matched pair of Steiff Mickey and Minnie Mouse cloth dolls, an Arcade cast iron Brinks Express Company paneled delivery truck, and an exceptional cast iron Cincinnati Stove Works figural horse and rider advertising plaque, circa 1903. Saturday train highlights include a Marklin O Gauge, number 2924 Ithaca Pullman train car, a Marklin O Gauge, number HR 66/12920 passenger train set, a Marklin Gauge I, number TK66/12921 locomotive, and a Lionel standard gauge 381E special green state train set. For more info go to www.pookandpook.com.

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HARD PLASTIC Alexander Cissy, high heeled feet, short dress or sports outfit, prior to 1965. PRESIDENT’S CHOICE Belle Anne Curry

HARD PLASTIC - Alexander Cassette, bent knees, 1957-1973, 10-11 inches. L-R: Sherri Van Opijnen, Barbara Close

HARD PLASTIC - Mary Hoyer marked. L-R: Karen Wilson Leniart, Suzanne Swanton, Judith Grant HARD PLASTIC Alexander, Me and My Shadow series. Sandra Moore

HARD PLASTIC American Character Betsy McCall, 8 inches. L-R: Carol Noel, Suzanne Swanton 36

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HARD PLASTIC - Walking doll over 8 inches. L-R: Peggy Millhouse, Deborah Johnson, Nancy Percival, Joyce Edwards

HARD PLASTIC - Richwood Toys Sandra Sue. L-R: Sandra Middleton, Peggy Millhouse, Susan Piefer

HARD PLASTIC - Terri Lee marked “Pat Pending” or “Terri Lee”, 16 inches. L-R: Cookie Bolig, Kathleen Zell

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HALF DOLL CHINA OR BISQUE Bust only, both arms and hands away. Left, Margaret Hein, marked Kister. Right, Linda Wall.

HALF DOLL CHINA OR BISQUE - Bust only, arms molded to or returning to body. L-R: Rosie Morrill, Goebel; Hope Sorrells

HALF DOLL CHINA OR BISQUE - Bust only, arms molded to or returning to body. L-R: Mary Elizabeth Groupé, Eleanor McBride, Nancy Harmon

HALF DOLL CHINA OR BISQUE - Complete original factory assemblage. L-R: Alicia Carver, two-faced; Eleanor McBride; Gayle Hansen

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ALL BISQUE - French or German, Caucasian skin tone, glass eyes, swivel neck, jointed at shoulders and hips. Marilyn Dornbush, Kestner with swivel waist

ALL BISQUE Skin tone other than Caucasian. Marilyn Dornbush, S & H Oriental

ALL BISQUE Japanese, Occupied Japan, Nippon, skin other than Caucasian. Mary Elizabeth Groupé

ALL BISQUE - Doll in original presentation box. Margaret Hein ALL BISQUE - French or German, Caucasian skin tone,, wigged, painted eyes, some jointing. Marilyn Dornbush, Hertwig

ALL BISQUE - Japanese, Occupied Japan, Nippon, Caucasian skin tone, some jointing. Esther Frazier, “Happifat” Nippon

ALL BISQUE - French or German baby, bent limbs, Caucasian skin tone. Marilyn Dornbush, marked A B & G

ALL BISQUE Military uniform, molded clothing. Sherri Dempsey

ALL BISQUE - Japanese, Occupied Japan, Nippon, baby, bent limbs. Gayle Hansen

ALL BISQUE Japanese novelty doll. Left, Gayle Hansen Right, Suzanne Swanton, bobble heads

ALL BISQUE - Googly, some jointing. Deborah Bray, Kestner 112

ALL BISQUE No jointing, Caucasian skin tone. Judith Schaefer

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French Fashion with glazed porcelain head, excludes reproductions. Huret on gutta percha body. Carol Cameron

FRENCH DOLL with bisque head, excludes reproductions - Fashion type, cloth or leather body, cloth or leather limbs. Left, Deborah Wilson, All orig. including stand. Right, Karen Delfino, attributed to Louis Doleac

FRENCH DOLL with bisque head, excludes reproductions - Fashion type, cloth or leather body with other than cloth or leather limbs. Roberta Cunningham

FRENCH DOLL with bisque head, excludes reproductions - Bru with closed mouth. Elaine Romberg, size 0.

FRENCH DOLL with bisque head, excludes reproductions - Fashion type on wood, gutta percha, kid over wood or blown leather. PRESIDENT’S CHOICE. Gail Cook, musical Bru Parisienne, only known example.

FRENCH DOLL with bisque head, excludes reproductions Jumeau with closed mouth. Gail Cook, mulatto matador with lady body.

FRENCH DOLL with bisque head, excludes reproductions Jules Steiner with closed mouth. Elaine Romberg, labeled Au Nain Bleu costume

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FRENCH DOLL with bisque head, excludes reproductions Doll with open mouth. L-R: Gail Cook, nursing Bru. Roberta Cunningham, Jules Steiner.

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JAPANESE DOLL - Play doll, no fixed poses. Kathy Turner

JAPANESE DOLL - Warrior Doll on stand. L-R: April Perlowski, Kathy Turner JAPANESE DOLL Girl’s Day Doll. Jennifer Moore

Costumed by Exhibitor “Children of the White House.” Susan Piefer, Malia Obama

Costumed by Exhibitor “Attending an Affair at the Capital”. Kathy Crescuillo Commercial candy container, pre 1930. L-R: Julie Blewis, Name not visible

PAPER DOLLS American or European commercial. L-R: Barbara Close, Adele Leurquin

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a Sh d n a A i e mmy l Whist Clockwork Carnival Dolls of the 1920s by Sharon Hope Weintraub

Discourse on virtue and they pass by in droves. Whistle and dance the shimmy, and you’ve got an audience. Diogenes Laërtius

he barkers at a 1920s carnival did not want to discourse on virtue. Instead they needed a gimmick to attract an audience and tease the nickels and quarters out of the rubes’ pockets. “Step right up and win the little lady a Kewpie doll!” But when it seemed that every booth and game of skill was stocked with googley-eyed composition dolls dressed in gaudy tinsel and taffeta, a clever carnival concessionaire sought out a new novelty that would lure an audience and their spare change his way. In the 1920s, companies like Zaiden Toy Works provided those dolls, clockwork cuties that may not have actually whistled, but certainly shimmied and shook. The February 18, 1922, edition of the Dry Goods Economist declared that “Among the technical dolls, the naughty little ‘shimmy’ and ‘hula’ dolls of last year easily hold their own. But the Zaiden Toy Works, which originated them, has added a delightful little group of companion dolls, all working on the same principle. National dolls energetically wave flags of their respective counties, and there is a

Illustration 1. March 8, 1922, advertisement by Zaiden Toy Works.

Illustration 2. 13.5 inch tall Salvation Nell doll, replaced tambourine.

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Illustration 3. Zaiden patent for “mechanically operated dancing doll.”

Illustration 4. April 22, 1922, advertisement by Zaiden.

Spanish dancer with castanets, a Salvation Army lass shaking a tambourine and a nurse girl rocking a baby in her arms.” Illustration 1 is an advertisement by Zaiden Toy Works, Inc. that appeared in the March 8, 1922, edition of The Billboard, a publication directed at carnival and game concessionaires. The ad features seven dolls, which it declares are only part of the company’s “Sixteen new mechanical numbers.” Along with a Shimmie Doll who “shakes and shimmies to beat the band” and a Hula Doll who reproduces the “Hula Hula dance” and “can really do it,” there are more innocuous dolls who rock babies, wave flags, and play the tambourine. David Zaiden, who declared in his patent applications that he was a citizen of Russia, residing first in New Jersey and later in New York, was granted at least seven patents for mechanical dolls and toys between 1921 and 1922. One of the dolls pictured in the 1922 ad is Salvation Nell, a “Salvation Army girl shaking her tambourine and collecting funds. A Goddess of Mercy.” The Salvation Nell pictured in Illustration 2 is 13.5 inches tall and still dressed in her original but very frail blue and red Salvation Army uniform, complete with Illustration 5. 16 inch tall Bimbo doll. 44

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Illustration 6. Key-wind clockwork for Bimbo doll.

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Illustration 7. 19 inch tall Bimbo doll.

a sweeping cape and a bonnet modestly covering her mohair wig. Her one-piece head and torso is of good quality composition that has retained the brightly painted complexion, long-lashed blue eyes, and rosy cheeks. The lower arms are wood and the hands metal, but the upper arms, hidden under the dress, are simply flexible wire. Under her fragile fabric bloomers, her wooden legs are attached to a U-shaped metal bar that curves under her body from hip to hip and her black lace-up shoes are metal. When wound by a key jutting out of an opening in her lower back, Nell vigorously shakes her replacement tambourine. Because her legs swing loosely from the metal bar, she cannot stand on her own. Looking at a similar leg mechanism patented by Zaiden on July 5, 1921, Miss Nell may have originally turned in a circle while tapping her tambourine, but the loosening of her legs over the decades has dampened her dancing ability. The two dolls next to Nell, “Lena from Palestine” and “Spanish Dancer,” appear to have both the same movement and metal shoes and they are advertised as turning around in a circle as they danced. The ad also demonstrates Zaiden’s creativity in using the same basic arm shaking movement to create a wide variety

Illustration 8. Comparison of Colored and White Bimbo dolls.

of tambourine-shaking, banjo-playing, flag-waving, and baby-rocking dolls. On March 13, 1922, Zaiden filed an application for a patent for a “mechanically operated dancing doll adapted to perform rhythmic movements in simulation of Eastern and South Sea Island dances.” The patent illustration displays a clockwork doll whose ingenious mechanism allowed her to appear to roll her belly while simultaneously moving her chest (Illustration 3), the movement of the upper body achieved by attaching the necklace or lei to the waistband. The patent was granted April 17, 1923. However, in the patent application, Zaiden declared “I am aware that some changes may be made in the arrangements and combinations of the various devices and parts of my present invention, as well as the details of the construction of the same…I do not limit this invention to the exact arrangements and combinations of the various devices and parts as described in said specification nor do I confine myself to the exact details of the construction of said parts as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.” As early as April 22, 1922, Zaiden was advertising “Bimbo” in The Billboard, a “wonderful creation” who “executes the belly Antique DOLL Collector

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Illustration 9. Clockwork mechanism for Bimbo doll.

Illustration 10. May 22, 1922, advertisement by Progressive Toy Company.

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roll.” This “hit of the season” was offered for $29.00 dozen (Illustration 4). Illustration 5 features a 16 inch tall composition doll I believe is a version of Bimbo. Of excellent composition, with a coffee-colored complexion, sultry brown painted eyes, ruby lips, and flowing black mohair locks, she is dressed only in a lei and sheer “grass” skirt with a wide waistband of fabric. Her key-wind clockwork is inserted into a hole in her back, covered only with a flap of fabric (Illustration 6). When wound, a rod fastened to the front of Bimbo’s skirt creates sultry circles while another protruding from her chest vibrates her lei. The clockwork keeps Bimbo circling and shimmying for a surprising length of time. There is not any separate patent for such a dual-action dancer and Zaiden appears to have expanded on his original dancing doll patent, making changes “in the arrangements and combinations of the various devices and parts” to provide for independent chest movement. Another version of Bimbo appears in Illustration 7. She came with her original box, a plain cardboard affair that at one end was stamped in faded letters “Combination Colored Bimbo.” At 19 inches tall, she may have been a deluxe model, with more detailed facial features that include multi stroke eyebrows, a wide toothy smile, and a left arm that is bent up at the elbow. Originally, she was dressed in an outfit identical to that of the dancing damsel in Illustration 5. When I bought her, the clockwork was missing, but the doll herself was in wonderful condition for her age. Some time later, I came across a second doll in her box, this time stamped “Combination White Bimbo.” Zaiden advertised its hula doll in both “flesh” and “colored” complexions, and it appears it did that same with Bimbo. The White Bimbo had been poorly repainted, but her mechanism worked and she had her original clothing. I was surprised when she arrived to find that she was only 16 inches tall. (Illustration 8). Yet the opening for the mechanism in the back was the same size and the holes for the protruding rods were the same distance. This clever arrangement meant that the same mechanism could be installed in dolls of varying sizes. In fact, White Bimbo’s outfit, which was fastened to her shoulders and sides only with short nails, fit her colored counterpart as well. Although these Bimbos were originally dressed in different island-influenced outfits, they wear identical red and gold rick-rack headbands in their mohair tresses. Both Bimbos are of hollow composition coated with a thick

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smooth plastic-like coating, the complexion and features painted on top. In a March 1929 advertisement in Toys and Novelties Zaiden advertised that its dolls were made of the “famous Zaiden Wood Fiber Compound, with high celluloid enamel finish.” White Bimbo’s painted complexion and features have flaked almost completely off (resulting in someone’s rather feeble and somewhat horrifying attempt to repaint her eyes), leaving only the pink undercoating. The beautifully crafted clockwork mechanism itself is featured in Illustration 9. The coiled spring, when wound tight with the key, powers the brass gears. A small brass brad, attached to the wooden dowel, protrudes from the belly and fits into a patch in the skirt, giving the appearance that she is doing a belly roll while the brad rotates. The upper piece fits into the center of the fabric top, vibrating energetically back and forth. The lead weight on the bottom regulates the vibration of the clockwork. It has since been installed in Colored Bimbo, who again can perform the “Eastern and South Sea Island dances.” Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but in the world of patents, it can lead to lawsuits. As early as June 18, 1921, Zaiden Toy Works ads in The Billboard warned that “The wonderful success of these Dolls have inspired a number of inferior imitations. These Dolls are fully protected, both by patents granted and pending, and manufacturers and jobbers of these infringements will be vigorously prosecuted.” An advertisement by Progressive Toy Company in the May 22, 1922, issue of The Billboard indicates the type of undercutting competition Zaiden was facing (Illustration 10). The ad offered “Hula-Hula,” a big-eyed Kewpie-doll type with “new clockwork movements” that would work for “20 minutes” (the Progressive doll I would like to see, but is sadly not pictured in the ad, is “Fatima, a Dancer that shakes a Mean Hip and rolls a Wicked Eye”). Hula-Hula sold for a mere $18 a dozen, compared to the $29 a dozen Zaiden charged for its Hula Dolls. The ad also asserts that patents are pending. Illustration 11 is Hula-Hula herself, as declared by the paper label fastened to the front of her fringe skirt, which also states “Patents Applied 1921.” Fifteen inches tall, she is a far cruder doll than the Zaiden maidens, made out of rough composition with hastily painted features. However, her naughty hula hips churn with great vigor. The skirt is strung on a wire hoop, fastened to rods running through large holes in her hips and when she is wound the rods not only shake the hoop but alternate moving up and down. This arrangement seems almost identical to the patent filed by Zaiden on May 9, 1921, and granted July 18, 1922 (Illustration 12). Although Zaiden may have threatened vigorous prosecution. I found no evidence the company ever pursued it. Few of these dancing dolls survived, and even fewer in working condition. They were inexpensive souvenirs of the summer boardwalks and fall carnivals, quickly discarded when their mechanisms jammed or their composition began to flake. But these clockwork coquettes certainly fulfilled their purpose, their shimmy dancing attracting audiences eager to try their hand at winning some lucky little lady a Kewpie doll, especially one that shimmied and shook.

Illustration 11. 15 inch tall Hula-Hula doll.

Sources: Dry Goods Economist, Volume 76, Issues 4044-4051, Page 175 (1922). freepatentsonline.com (patent search site). http://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html (historical newspaper search site). Mertz, Ursula R., “Shimmy Dancers of the Roaring Twenties.” Antique Doll Collector, February/January 1998. Illustration 12. Zaiden patent for a hula doll. Antique DOLL Collector

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Liberty of London Dolls M by Linda Holderbaum

The major stars of the 1937 Coronation set were H.R.H. George VI and Elizabeth. Selling for $8.95 each from Kimport, the king is 9 Â˝-inches tall and the Queen 8 Â˝-inches. The Queen bears the shamrock and thistle embroidered in gold thread on her train and also a paper Liberty hang tag. They have the most elaborate crowns of all the royal dolls with fake rhinestones sewn onâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; his are in color, hers are all clear.

iniatures of British royalty, historical personalities, literary characters and commoners alike are part of the extraordinary dolls produced by the Liberty and Company of London, known to us commonly as Liberty of London. These nine to 12-inch dolls, which number over a 100 or more, were produced in fabric with intricately sewn features and handmade clothing from the 1930s into the 1960s. Information on these dolls and even the company itself is scarce and conflicting to say the least. An article entitled Majesty in Miniature: Part I by Anita E. Jones in the November 1997 issue of Dolls Magazine featured an extensive collection of Liberty of London dolls that belong to the Baltimore Museum of Art. The dolls, given to the museum by Else Clark Krug, were ordered from the company and sold by Ms. Krug. Along with the collection were letters sent by Krug to the company when ordering the dolls that add tiny pieces of information.

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This grouping are the same as those shown in the Kimport ad. Left to right: Archbishop of Canterbury, Princess Elizabeth, Mary the Queen Mother, George VI, Elizabeth, the Archbishop of York and the Lord High Chancellor.

This 1939 Kimport catalog page features some of the coronation dolls available for sale but not the entire set. The drawings used in the Kimport catalogs were excellent quality. The very accurate and well-done drawings can be used to identify many ethnic dolls that they carried through the years.

The Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose, 6 and 5-inches in height, could be purchased for $6.50 each.

Identification of some of the characters is difficult at times; particularly Henry VIII’s wives and others related to the Coronation sets. Identification is aided by small paper hang tags (both crème colored and light blue) with printed “LIBERTY” and “MADE IN ENGLAND.” These tags usually have handwritten notations with the character name and also numbers which might have been catalog or series numbers. Linen tags can be found sewn onto the undersides of robes that read: “LIBERTY//MADE IN ENGLAND.” Completely constructed of cloth, it appears that patterns were used for the basic dolls and costumes while materials changed depending on what the seamstresses had on hand. Facial construction was done in two ways – there are some heads with seam lines down the middle and some have the seam lines on

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Mary the Queen Mother, standing 9-inches tall, wears the Order of the Garter.

Dignitaries at the coronation included the Archbishop of Canterbury. Note his elaborate robes. The Archbishop was also produced for the 1952 Coronation set.

The 9-inch Speaker of the House, wearing his fashionable gray wig originally had a tri-corner felt hat which has been lost through the years.

The traditional Kimport tag from underside of Archbishop of Canterbury’s robe can be seen here.

The Lord High Chancellor (left) was declared in the Kimport catalog “the biggest judicial dignitary of all Britain” and the Archbishop of York was also part of the set. The Lord High Chancellor was also available with the 1952 set.

The Chorister boy, here holding his sheet of music, was produced for both coronations.

The Ambassador, dressed in Court costume and selling for $5.00 through Kimport, was included with the dignitaries. We do not know if he was to represent and actual person or not.

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The Lord and Lady of Strathmore (George’s parents) were also produced for the 1937 coronation. Wearing paper and cloth crowns and white felt with black yarn sewn on to reproduce ermine tails on their robes, they make a regal pair.

The Knight of the Garter has also been identified as being produced for this coronation set.

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Lord John and Lady Alice were both offered for sale in the 1939 Kimport catalog but not pictured. It is mentioned that the decoration on their capes denotes their rankings as Viscount and Viscountess. Each sold for $6.50.

the sides (particularly seen in the women’s faces). Features are embroidered on with fine thread. More helpful information from the November 1997 Majesty in Miniature: Part I article tell us that in March of 1937 Ms. Krug ordered a group of Coronation dolls and then wrote to the company to complain as she was disappointed with the seams sewn down the middle of their face. It does not say of the frontal seams were on all the faces or just the men. There is no record of when the seam was moved to the side but the next month Krug was ordering more dolls so the seam may have been changed during that time. Hands vary considerably in construction and materials. Some are finely crafted cloth in a cup like shape while others are made of leather with cut fingers and some are just plain stumps. Some source materials state that the dolls were hand-sewn by two sisters – Ada and Kathleen Peat. In the Majesty in Miniature: Part II article by Anita E. Jones in the December 1997 article in Dolls Magazine it was noted that Ms. Krug wanted to meet the seamstresses who produced the dolls to have a “tea” for them but was told, “Doll makers were all old women who worked in their homes.” This makes it sound like there were more women than the two sisters who produced these dolls. Considering the

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One of the most identifiable symbols of Britain is the Beefeater. He probably was the best seller of all the dolls and was produced during the entire history of the company. Nineinches tall, he sold for $6.50 in 1939.

The Duke and Duchess of Kent also wear royal finery. The light blue paper tag stamped Liberty of London has handwritten numbers on one side and handwritten in ink on the reverse side “Duchess of Kent.” The Duke also has a blue tag.

quantity of dolls produced, it is doubtful that two individuals could have created all of them. The only printed information of the dolls included in the 1937 George VI Coronation set was featured for sale in the 1939 Kimport Dolls catalog. The group featured H. R. H. George VI, 9-inches tall with a robe of purple velvet that was 15-inches long. H. R. H. Elizabeth wore the roses of England with a shamrock and thistle embroidered on her train. Also part of the set was the little Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose and the Queen Mother Mary. Dignitaries that were part of the ceremony included the Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop of York, the Lord High Chancellor, Lord Chief Justice,

A copy of the ad from the 1939 Kimport catalog featuring the Beefeater from England.

Another popular British noble is of course, Henry VIII. Here we see two versions of Henry, each different from the other. Ten-inches in height, the costumes were undoubtedly taken from painted portraits of the King. Extremely ornate like all the dolls—materials included velvets, lace, ribbon and metallic trim.

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Photos Three wives of Henry VIII. While some have their tags, others have yet to be identified. Some of the costumes can be found in portraits painted of these ladies. In this photo we have Ann Bolyn, Jane Seymore and Catherine of Aragon. Anne Boleyn was Henry’s wife from 1533 to 1536. She can usually be identified by the “B” on her neck, as also seen on period portraiture. Jane Seymour, wife from 1536 to 1540, has the cutout leather hands. Catherine of Aragon can be positively identified as she still wears her original hang tag. She was married to Henry from 1509 to 1533.

It is believed that these may be Catherine Howard and Anne of Cleves. If anyone has positive identification for these dolls, it would be greatly appreciated if you contact the author. The doll is orange is Catherine Parr, married to Henry from 1543 to 1547. 9-inches tall, she has leather type cut out hands.

the Speaker of the House of Commons, and one titled the Ambassador. Lord John and Lady Alice are also listed as part of the set. The Archbishops, High Chancellor, Chief Justice and Speaker of the House of Commons were also part of the 1952 Coronation set of Elizabeth II. During WWII production was interrupted–it stopped in 1941 and resumed in April of 1948. By June of 1957 Liberty and Company Wholesale. Ltd. informed its suppliers it was discontinuing the production of Liberty character dolls. The Baltimore Museum of Art has the entire collection of dolls except the Saxon kings: Alfred the Great; Edward the Confessor; Harold; and Lord Protector Richard Cromwell and Cromwell’s wife. Characters produced but rarely seen include story book characters such as David Copperfield, Mother Goose, Mr. Pickwick and Mr. Micawber.

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Liberty of London also produced other dolls that were not royalty. Regional dolls, fairy tale characters and other people from history were produced. While we do not know definitely when they were produced, these three have what appear to be earlier tags (similar to those on the 1937 coronation set) so we are assuming they are from this time period. Left to right: Scottish man, Welsh Woman and Robert Bruce, King of Scotland

This close-up of the Welsh woman’s hand shows the cloth sewn hand found on most of the dolls.

This close-up of the Scotsman’s hand shows the cut-out leather which is also seen on some of Henry VIII’s wives.

Let’s take a look at the pre-World War II dolls. While we are not completely sure which exact years some of these dolls were produced (popular dolls were produced for many years) we are using information from actual ordering lists when possible. We know for certain the 1937 coronation group was produced and Henry VIII and his wives. Not all of the coronation dolls may be shown here–we are not completely certain. Also bearing what appears to be earlier tags are some folk style costumed dolls including a Welsh Lady, Scottish man and Robert Bruce (King of the Scots from 1306 to 1329). The amount of attention to detail on these small dolls is a marvel. The seamstresses, whoever they were, did an outstanding job. Each one is an exquisite work of art. Part of the fun of doll collecting is that it is a continual learning process. Anyone with additional information on these dolls is welcomed to share. Please contact Linda Holderbaum at Lholderbau@aol.com

The tag on the Scotsman with the “LIBERTY” stamp and handwritten identification.

Reverse of the Scotsman’s tag show id number.

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Celebrating 25 Years with Favorite Things

Standing room only for live auction conducted by Michael Canadas

Carmel Doll and Toy Club members

Susan Foreman shares “Poulbot”

Live Auction Reaction

25th anniversary celebration is usually marked by something silver – something shiny, hard and cold. Instead with precision teamwork the club members the Carmel Doll and Toy Study Club marked their 25 year long association with the United Federation of Doll Clubs with a warm and welcoming cascade of their Favorite Things – friends, food, facts, with more than a few dolls and related items tossed in for good measure – all embraced by a stunningly lavish environment. With their usual drive and generosity this Club, and its friends, pitched in to share their own good fortune by raising at the event a sum just shy of $20,000 for local charities, one being a food bank where each dollar raised is matched by eighteen. Founding Carmel Club members, Michael Canadas and David Robinson played hosts offering the sublimely appropriate background of their Carmel Doll and Toy Shop as the venue to be transformed into a repeated wonderland for not one but two sold out days of Favorite Thing activities. Dolls, being the universally agreed upon favorite thing, actively participated in all aspects of the days. They wittily interpreted Favorite Thing table center pieces; made appearances in auctions and raffles – live and silent; and of course in the fascinating programs. Believe it or not participants were offered eight authoritative presentations by all but one club member; most of the presenters have bylines recognized globally. The talents of Carmel Club members in their feast of programs was matched by a Favorite Thing feast of foods offered buffet style from the legendary kitchen of David Robinson. As if the above were not enough, guests left the event with a brown paper package wrapped up in string – a commemorative book. At one hundred and twelve richly illustrated and informative pages it is far more than a

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Seasoned chef David Robinson and day’s cuisine satisfied customer Ann Winn

Judi Smart discusses “Daisy”

Michael Canadas presenting Arnold Print Works dolls

Chris Madrid introduces some of her favorite early composition dolls

Susan Dossetter and her program on an 18th c. English baby house

Photographs by Barbra Porter

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Friends of the club enjoying the celebratory activities

booklet. It offers the lucky reader an introduction to some of the most discerning and imaginative collectors in the United States and their collections, all belonging to this dynamic club. The accompanying images, staged and composed by Michael Canadas, are visual essays to be savored, even chuckled over. I had the honor to be invited to this event as a bookend to the appearance of my late mother and sister, Dorothy and Evelyn Jane Coleman, who presented a program in the first year of the Club. Now twenty five years on and two hundred plus original programs later, including the outlander one of mine at this event, I can only say EVERY doll collector should add a Carmel Doll and Toy Study Club, and its ancillary Grovian Museum, event to their Bucket List. You will not be disappointed in your participation in what can only be described as the most magical of experiences. Everywhere you are reminded how dolls sustain you and you in turn can sustain others through dolls, certainly Favorite Things for everyone, just like white woolen mittens, whiskers on kittens, rain drops on roses, etc. all of which played a role at this memorable and giving event. – Elizabeth Ann Coleman Antique DOLL Collector

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NEWS Tiny is Big for the Holidays Folks in the doll world understand the magic of miniature, now other people are catching on too. A small gallery in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York reports big success “Small is definitely the new BIG this season” says founder of D. Thomas Fine Miniatures, Darren Scala. “Gift-giving is all about delighting the ones we love with a tiny treasure.” The company features artisan dollhouses and top quality collectibles including 1/12th scale furniture and accessories. The shop also offers workshops and classes taught by master artisans and features a gallery space showcasing works in miniature by well-known artists from all over the world. D. Thomas Fine Miniatures is located at 579 Warburton Avenue in the village of Hastings-onHudson NY. Gallery and shop hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from Noon to 5:00 pm.

One of a set of dusted-winged butterfly fairies by May Burnett. Each framed shadow box is 6” x 6” Above: Two views of a replica tapas bar/Spanish pub created by Argentinian Hernan Buuljevich.

“The Fashion Boutique” by Queenie Wu is filled with diminutive must-have accessories, 12” x 12” x 12”.

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1/12th scale replica of a vintage harpsichord by Dawn Dahn.

3D facade replica created by Dutch native Gerard Klein Hofmeijer of the house depicted in Johannes Vermeer’s “The Little Street” painted in 1657.

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AUCTION GALLERY

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cMastersHarris (www.mcmastersharris.com) Premier Doll Auction on Oct 27-28 in Ohio sold a pre 1910 Stieff 16” mohair Teddy Bear for $4,400. Also a 5-1/2” all-bisque mignonette for $2,300.

t Sweetbriar’s auction (www.sweetbriarauctions.com) the top doll in the Saturday November 12th auction in Maryland was a 27” bebe which sold for $12,870.

rom Theriault’s “A Time For Gratitude” Marquis Doll Auction in Annapolis on Nov 13th, a beautiful 22” French bisque bebe by Leon Casimir Bru from the Golden Era. Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, brown glass paperweight inset eyes sold for $14,000. Also at Theriault’s a French bisque character urchin “Nenette” by Poulbot for sold for $9,500.

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Gaithersburg Antiques Doll Show

Calendar of Events

Hundreds of Selling Tables…

Send in your Free Calendar Listing to: Antique Doll Collector, c/o Calendar, P.O. Box 239, Northport, New York 11768 or Email: adcsubs@gmail.com.

If you plan on attending a show, please call the number to verify the date and location as they may change.

Ongoing

9/20/16‑ 4/30/17. Detroit, MI. Charles H. Wright Museum. I See Me: Reflections in Black Dolls Exhibit. TheWright.org. 10/14/16‑1/15/17. The Art and Mystery of the Dollhouse. Concord Museum. www.concordmuseum.org. 978‑369‑9763.

10/22/16‑ 4/2/17. Switzerland. The girl and the sea. Thousands of years old, mysterious depictions of sea creatures‑Florence Gottet collection. Toy Worlds Museum Basle. www.swmb.museum.

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2‑3 Downingtown, PA. Playthings for Boys & Girls Auction. Pook & Pook Inc. Auctioneers & Appraisers with Noel Barrett Antiques & Auctions Ltd. 610‑269‑4040. (F) 610‑269‑9274. info@pookandpook.com. www.pookandpook.com 3 France. Dolls & Becassine Auction. Galerie De Chartres. +33 (0)2 37 88 28 28. (F) +33 (0)2 37 88 28 20. chartres@galeriedechartres.com. 3‑4 Gaithersburg, MD. Doll Show. Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Bellman Events. 443‑617‑3590. 410‑357‑8451. InfoDolls@comcast.net. 3 Harlem, NY. Doll Show. Dwyer Cultural Center. Morrisania Doll Society. Ellen Ferebee. 917‑655‑8531. 3 Punta Gorda, FL. Doll & Toy Show. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. Peace River Doll Club of Punta Gorda. Marilyn Josephs. 941‑575‑7789. Nancy Vanselow. 941‑244‑2204. 3 Syracuse, NY. Central New York Doll Club Holiday Luncheon. Mid York Doll Club. Diane Noffey. 315‑414‑6854. Sewbuttons09@hotmail.com. 4 Anaheim, CA. Dolls, Bears & Toys Sale. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. DollFestival@aol. com 831‑438‑5349. 4 France. Automata & Mechanical Music Auction. Galerie De Chartres. +33 (0)2 37 88 28 28. (F) +33(0)2 37 88 28 20. chartres@galeriedechartres.com. 4 Milwaukee, WI. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. American Serb Hall. Orphans in the Attic. Sue Serio. 414‑871‑8696. 5 Germantown, MD. Theriault’s iDiscover Auction. Holiday Inn Express &Suites. info@theriaults.com. 800‑638‑0422.

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7‑8 Newport Beach, CA. Theriault’s Marquis Auction. The Westin. info@theriaults.com. 800‑638‑0422. 7‑8 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Al Bahr Shriner Center. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. info@crossroadsshows.com. 8 Hauppauge, NY. Doll Show. UPSKY Long Island Hotel. Patchogue Doll Fancier’s Club. Deborah. 631‑654‑9184. 13‑14 Glendale, CA. Toy Show. Glendale Civic Auditorium. James. 714‑264‑0422. 20‑21 Naples, FL. Doll Show. New Hope Event Center. Naples Doll Club. Wendy Mitchell. 239‑530‑0010. 21 Panama City, FL. Doll Show. Marie Howard. 850‑532‑9797. 22 Naperville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland. 815‑356‑6125. kmorela@ais.net. www.napervilledollshow.com. 27‑29 Sarasota, FL. Doll & Bear Show. The DEVYN Event Center. JMK Shows. Jesse Kohler. 352‑527‑6666. 28 Portland, OR. Doll Show. Monarch Hotel Conference Ctr. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. info@crossroadsshows.com 29 Miami, FL. Toy Show. Ramada Inn/ Airport‑Hialeah. Miami Antique Toy, Doll & Collectibles. Steve Fuller. 305‑446‑4488. Calendar continued on page 62

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February 2017

4 Baton Rouge, LA. Doll Show. BREC Milton J. Womack Center. Bayou Bebes of Baton Rouge Doll Club. Cynthia Orgeron. 985‑386‑4291. 4 Leesburg, FL. Doll Show. Leesburg Community Bldg. Venetian Gardens. Orange Blossom Hills & Lakes Doll Collectors. Janelle Sundeen. 352‑728‑1832. 4 Palm Springs, FL. Doll & Bear Show. St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Gold Coast Doll Study Club & Sunshine Doll Club of Florida. Karen Monahan. 561‑741‑1059. 4 Port Angeles, WA. Doll Show. Don. 360‑683‑1006. 4 Porterville, CA. Doll Show. Sharon House. 559‑781‑7159. 4 Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2094. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com. 5 Anaheim, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel & Suites. Rowbear’s Events. 831‑438‑5349. 11 Ft. Myers, FL. Doll Show. Araba Temple. Fort Myers Doll Club & Cape Coral Doll Guild. Marilia Hall. 239‑540‑8628. magicofdolls@gmail.com. 11 New Braunfels, TX. Doll Show. Attic Antiquity Dolls. Dorothy Meredith. 830‑606‑5868. www.dolldr.com. 12 Bellevue, WA. Doll Show. Red Lion Hotel. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206‑669‑7819. 18 Largo, FL. Doll Show. Minnreg Hall. St. Petersburg Doll Club. Ilene Delk. 727‑347‑7556. 26 Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Gail Lemmon. 440‑396‑5386.

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4 Cocoa, FL. Doll Show. Space Coast Convention Center. Florida Space Coast Doll Club. Joanne. 856‑266‑2518. 4 Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Gwen Pogue. 619‑460‑4678. 4 Fletcher, NC. Doll & Bear Show. WNC Agricultural Boone Bldg. Southeastern Doll Shows. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www.SouthasternDollShows.com. 4 Punta Gorda, FL. Doll Show. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conf. Ctr. Pt. Charlotte Doll Club. Merle Romer. 941‑286‑1446. Merele.romer@comcast.net. 11 El Paso, TX. Doll Show. Best Western Plus Hotel. Sun Country Doll Folks of El Paso. Janna Daniels. 915‑637‑3438. 11 Fairhope, AL. Doll Show. Civic Center. The Eastern Shore Doll Club of Alabama. Sheryl Columber. 251‑284‑4089. 11 Lakeland, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Lake Mirror Center. Tropical Doll Study Club. Vicki. 315‑481‑8116. Diane. 868‑644‑1144. 11 Santa Barbara, CA. Doll, Teddy Bear & Toy Show. Earl Warren Showgrounds. Santa Barbara Doll Club. Susan Quinlan. 805‑687‑4623. 12 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sherri Gore. 310‑386‑4211. 12 DeWitt, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conf. Ctr. of DeWitt. Sandy Johnson Barts. 269‑599‑1511. 12 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Doll & Bear Show. Hilton Hasbrouck Hotel. JMK Shows. Jesse Kohler. 352‑527‑6666. 18‑29 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Teddy Bear Event. Washington State Fair Event Center. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. info@crossroadsshows.com. 31‑4/1 Kansas City, MO. NADDA Show. International Embassy Suites.

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

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The Doll Works

Nancy Jo’s Christmas Sale

Judith Armitstead (781) 334‑5577 P.O. Box 195, Lynnfield, MA 01940 Hingham Mass. Chair by Loring Cushing with Label.

December 10, 2016 10 am to 3 pm

106 W. Main St., Carlisle, KY 40311 859‑289‑3344

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Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11-4

45 John Glenn Drive, Concord, CA

Open by appointment at other times, call 859-707-6123

Nancy Jo Shreeder, 305 Robinson St., Martinez, CA 94553

Visit us at www.kydollandtoymuseum.com

925‑229‑4190 email: vallejodoll@gmail.com

Like us on Facebook at ky doll and toy museum

www.nancyjodollsales.com The Cape Coral Doll Guild and Fort Myers Doll Club present their annual

Sara Bernstein’s Dolls

Doll Show and Sale Saturday, February 11, 2017

www.TheDollWorks.net

Honey & Shars’ On the web at:

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

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It will be held at the ARABA TEMPLE, 2010 Hanson St., Fort Myers, Florida

For the serious collector as well as the casual observer this is a “must see” show for 2017. Admission is $4 for adults, children 10 and under are free. This Doll Show and Sale is your source for both the needs of the collector and the doll artist. Sales tables will feature antique to modern dolls and toys, doll clothing, furniture, supplies, lace, ribbon and fabric. Contacts: Marilia (239)540-8628 or Sharon (239)267-1483 email: magicofdolls@gmail.com

Member of UFDC & NADDA

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

Edison Talking Dolls Wanted Any Condition Doug Burnett Music Museum

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Buying entire collections of antique dolls and dolls of merit. Fritzi’s cell# 630-247-1144 Rick’s cell# 630-247-1219 fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net Member of UFDC and NADDA We Will Be At These Upcoming Events:

SAT & SUN Dec 3rd and 4th Gaithersburg, Maryland at the fairgrounds. Fri & Sat Jan 20th & 21st 2017 Naples, FL. At the New Hope Event Center. Fri & Sat March 31st and April 1st 2017 NADDA show at the Kansas City International Embassy Suites. Hotel is located blocks away from UFDC Museum.

Tree is not for sale, it was made for me by Marshall. Dolls however will be for sale at the Christmas show in Gaithersburg, MD. UFDC

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