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Antique DOLL Collector January 2018 Vol. 20, No. 12

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An Important Auction of 19th Century Automata, Dolls and Playthings

Saturday and Sunday, January 6 and 7, 2018 at the fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California

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and splendid French bisque poupées including an important Huret poupée with trousseau. Theriault’s January Marquis doll auctions have become legendary in the doll world, with offerings from important collections that range from the most rare to those in all collecting categories of rarity and value. The January weekend begins with a preview and welcome party on Friday evening, and continues with two full days of fabulous and fun auctions that attract collectors seeking the best of dolls in all price ranges, and seeking community with fellow collectors from around the world. For those who cannot attend, the auction can be watched in its entirety by live video/audio feed via Proxibid. For more information or to order the fabulous 225 page art catalog with award-winning photographs and important descriptions and historical details, visit theriaults.com, email info@theriaults.com, or call 410-224-3655. Absentee, live telephone and live internet bidding are available if you cannot attend. x

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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls January 2018, Volume 20, Number 12

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UFDC’s Competitive Exhibition Part 4

The last portion of the 2017 blue ribbon winners, categories include: Paper Doll, Japanese Doll, All Bisque, Half-Doll, Bathing Beauties and more.

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Rose Percy, The Doll by Elizabeth Ann Coleman

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The beloved Rose Percy, 150 years old, she is an English wax doll, who changed hands at a Sanitary Fair. Famous for her wardrobe, she had a stellar history as a fund-raiser, and now will retire to Carmel Doll Shop in California. Shown with some of her favorite things. Photograph by Michael Canadas and David Robinson.

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Moroccan Art Dolls The 1930’s Leather Figures of Gertrude Arnell and her Artisans by Linda Holderbaum

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Remembering Dutchie

A Personal Doll Story by Brigid McHugh Jones

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Nostalgia or Propaganda Souvenir Dolls and the Franco Regime

Fit for an Empress A Jacket Pattern to Fit the 15” Dollspart Huret Body

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Rose Percy The Doll

by Elizabeth Ann Coleman

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Most wax dolls of Rose’s period were created and dressed as girls and Rose is no exception. One only needs to take a look at her contemporary cartede-visite image, where she wears a lilac taffeta party dress. Here we see her not as a little girl but as one entering her teens with long flowing blond hair which has been tinted a darker shade to separate it from the background. The garments in her wardrobe confirm her age – she has yet to outgrow slips in favor of petticoats; her dresses are mid-calf not knee or floor length. While nearly all the garments in Rose’s wardrobe were made by the female students of Mrs. Ogden Hoffmann’s school, a few special items are known to have been contributed by others. Because furs demand special construction skills C. G. Gunther, a premier New York furrier, contributed Rose’s wintertime accessories including a unique pair of fur cuffs. And, of course, her Tiffany jewelry, still in its original custom-made boxes, adds sparkle. Just for the basics of her wardrobe as it survives today there are 5 items of headwear; 5 items of footwear; 5-1/2 pair of socks; 5 pairs of drawers; 5 chemises; 5 summer slips: 2 winter slips; 4 nightdresses; 1 dressing gown; 4 outerwear items; and 16 dresses most of which qualify as party wear. All told in her wardrobe

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Rose has come down to us with one hundred and seven distinct items, many having multiple parts. Her skating outfit is a perfect example. Not counting undergarments it is composed of fur cap, collar, jacket, muff and cuffs; blouse; skirt; stockings; boots; blades and a bag to hold the blades when Rose is off the ice. At the time of her raffle at New York’s Metropolitan Sanitary Fair in May 1864 Rose and her extensive wardrobe were deemed remarkable for the amount of money she raised. Rose remains remarkable to this day not just for the charitable work she continues to do but also because of the unique breadth and provenances associated with her wardrobe. Exceptionally she is a three-dimensional time capsule fashion model for the year 1864, even down to her face sponge in its rubberized waterproof bag. Rose has not been impervious to the ravages that sometimes afflict wax dolls. Twice it has been recorded that work was done to remedy minor but destructive encounters. While the repairs were skillful for their time, they have left Rose with a slightly different appearance to what she had when photographed in the early 1860s. But shouldn’t we ask ourselves; doesn’t Rose look remarkable for being over one hundred and fifty years old? A girl entering adolescence. A Rose about to bloom. For more information see: Canadas, Michael and Robinson, David, The Remarkable Rose Percy: Duty’s Most Faithful Child, Legacy Productions, Pacific Grove, CA, revised edition 2017.

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oses are enjoyed for their form, beauty, color and scent, and their thorns are to be avoided if possible. The Rose of which I write is unusual for she has re-bloomed over the past ten years thanks to the careful cultivation of masterful impresarios and personal guardians Michael Canadas and David Robinson, proprietors of this Rose’s home turf – the Grovian Doll Museum in Pacific Grove, California. This Rose is a working Rose, one who over the past decade has traveled to eight destinations across the United States, from the deep south to northern reaches and from coast to coast raising at each destination sizeable amounts in support of veterans organizations and through ancillary events monies for her second in time home, the American Red Cross. Her final on-the-road destination was dead center of the country and brought

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her for the first time in her life to the hometown of the man she championed: Springfield, Illinois and Abraham Lincoln. I think we would all agree a Rose in full bloom is an exceptional sight and our Rose, the doll Rose Percy, was no exception in her final outing before taking a well deserved retirement. Two back-to-back events, held in early September 2017, were sponsored by the ever hard working and generous Carmel Doll and Toy Study Group and were more than capably organized by one of its many talented members, Chairperson Mary Senko. Their efforts, working around Rose and her mandate to help those in need, paid off handsomely. Over a mere two days incredibly generous participants at the event dug deep and bountifully into their pockets and pocketbooks giving Rose a sum in excess of $106,000 dollars to spread among five worthy veterans charities and the American Red Cross. Also in recognition of their support of the event a special contribution was made in honor of President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter to Habitat for Humanity. The weekend began on Friday with a bang-up brunch featuring not one but two amazing historical displays of dolls. One was a tribute to nurses with a thoughtprovoking historical array of dolls dressed in nurse’s uniforms selected from the comprehensive collection of Vickie Kriewall. The other focused on dolls with associations to World War I and the American Red Cross. This was a nice tie-in with the morning’s program on the Red Cross particularly in the Great War delivered by

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Even the food favored the tri-colors.

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Members of the steering committee for the Red Cross Brunch and the Rose Percy event stand front and center, while key contributors include (l-r) Kay Morton, Judy Lloyd, Mary Senko, Michael Canadas, Vickie Kriewall, David Robinson, Jan Rohrmann and Carrie Caldwell.

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Michael Canadas and harking to the time when Rose’s owner, Bertha Chittenden, was preparing to loan Rose to the American Red Cross. Tie-ins were everywhere at this event, even recalling an earlier one where the limited number of guests had been treated to an early 20th century doll made especially for the American Red Cross. For this event Darlene Lane stepped forward creating a heart-stealing all-bisque charmer who was dressed in a nurse’s uniform, complete with a red cross. The rest of the day was unscheduled and attendees were like bees in search of flowers as they swarmed over downtown Springfield in a quest for all things Lincoln. But as evening came on the lure of food and friendship brought them to a reception where the scent of Rose permeated the room over which she would reign the next day. Rose Percy had begun her working career as a raffle item for the United States Sanitary Commission in New York City in 1864 and at the reception local costumed Soldier’s Aid Society re-enactor ladies manned stalls featuring replicated items that one might have found at any one of the multitude of Sanitary Fairs. They discussed, among other things, some of their now obsolete offerings: pen wipers, house and night caps, reticules, etc. Many of the items whet participant’s curiosity – would Rose Percy already have an example in her possession? Yes, they would find out she did. On her special day Rose stood like girlish royalty on her platform surrounded by items from her wardrobe crafted by the girls from Mrs. Ogden Hoffman’s school, furs donated by Gunther, and her not-to-be-missed jewelry and stationery from Tiffany. She smiled at the donations of recent admirers. Some noted her new hair-do, hair let down in accordance with her recently found carte-de-visite photograph taken at the time of her public debut in 1864. She surveyed a room bedecked in red, white and blue with over twenty luncheon tables. Atop each table was a stunning auction doll dressed in tribute to either the Civil War era or the nursing profession and dedicated to someone who had become special in assisting the remarkable team effort required in a Rose Percy event. Additional special auction items included two quilts, one generously created and donated continued on p. 20

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Red Cross Brunch program presenter to the assembled, Michael Canadas with Rachel Hoffman, event presenter to the world via Ruby Lane’s Facebook page.

“Abraham Lincoln” chats with one of his many admirers, Janet Krick.

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by Kathy Nebel, and the other, the work of Beverly Schiavoni and Judy Lloyd, was signed by President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn. Outstanding dolls with amazingly outfitted wardrobes were created and donated by Louise Hedrick and Denise Buese. The ladies each made a distinctive statement; the Buese contribution has always been the overthe-top doll and this year’s Elizabeth Rose was no exception adding $12,500 for the charities. Rick and Fritzi Martinez masterminded the staggering auction. Generously contributed and gratefully won raffles and silent auction items emptied more pockets. As if all this was not a shopping opportunity for every taste and pocket, a brilliant array of dealers had also been assembled. But the event was not just about giving and acquiring it was also about learning and nothing other than a Civil War attired guard of honor introduced the audience to an uncanny Abraham Lincoln. Not only did the actor look like the honored President but he also sounded like him in both speech inflection and in words. Topping off activities, insightful Michael Canadas shared with attendees an overview of why a doll, Rose Percy, and a President, Abraham Lincoln came to be associated and what that association has meant over time. Aside from the above, Rose received unexpected support from new avenues: corporate sponsorship. Cindy Bailey of Bailey Trucking provided gratis tickets for attendees to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Rachel Hoffman not only nudged Ruby Lane to offer a generous cash donation, along with gift bags, but she energetically masterminded interviews and coverage through Ruby Lane’s Facebook page thus exposing the excitement and history of Rose to not just a few hundred select souls in one room but a global audience. As the day drew to a close and Rose Percy was lifted down from her perch overlooking a room of color, form, beauty and the lingering scent of fine food, the prick of a thorn was felt. Many had come to rally round the old girl and now she was going into retirement. But as gardeners know the fading of one rose usually heralds the coming of another and so one hopes Rose Percy will one day return to her birthright duty of raising funds for those in need who have served their nation. In the meantime attendees can reminisce over Rose in the liberally expanded and highly informative event souvenir volume authored by Michael Canadas and David Robinson. Our national treasure, our remarkable Rose lets her hair down in it and blossoms.

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100cm(40”) K*R 117 flirty eyed child. The largest K*R child ever produced this doll has a fully jointed composition body in very fine original condition. The bisque head has no issues, dressed in a fanciful whiter cotton outfit and having an antique brown mohair wig. $2500 OOAK Rotraut Schrott “Binda” black child. This one of a kind doll, made from cernit, is in a seated position, elaborately dressed with a braided hairdo. Originally costing many thousands of dollars she is available for $1000.

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Japanese Girl’s Day Doll Beverly A. Perham

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ALL BISQUE

French or German

Other than Caucasian Left: Elaine Romberg Above: Suzanne Swanton Right: Suzi Smith

Caucasian, painted eyes Left: Marilyn Dornbush Center: Birdie Dapples Right: Judith Schafer

Caucasian, glass eyes Marilyn Dornbush

Baby, Caucasian, bent limbs L-R: Eleanor McBride, Karen Monahan

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Japanese Novelty Doll Set Patricia Bellamy Occupied Japan Judith Schafer

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Googly Jocelyn Adelaar

Nancy Ann Storybook L-R: Jill Kaar Hanson, Rosie Morrill

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L-R: Carol Bohlman, Margaret Vitale

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Bust only with one arm molded to body or returning to body Margaret Hein

Original Factory Assemblage Below: Carrie Falatick Right: Rosie Morrill

Bust only, both arms molded to body or returning to body. L-R: Margaret Hein and Rosie Morrill

BATHING BEAUTIES

Other Than Bisque or China Victoria Christopherson

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SEWING COMPANION Pre 1930 Marylu Phelan

1930 on L-R: Margaret Vitale, Sharon Eastman

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Skookum L-R: Carol Bohlman, Karen Monahan

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Moroccan Art Dolls Linda Holderbaum Discovers the 1930’s Leather Figures of Gertrude Arnell and her Artisans

Two Arnall dolls here represent a Riff man and woman. He stands 10-inches and carries a wooden rifle as well as a leather bag over his left shoulder. The lady is 9-inches.

The Riff are a Berber ethnic group of Northwestern Africa, who derive their name from the Rif region in the northern edge of Morocco. Living close to the Iberian Peninsula, communities of Riffian people are found both in northeastern Morocco and southern Spain.

A In this small (2 1/8 by 3 ½-inch) envelope glued to a piece of card board is the folded brochure about the Leather Dolls by Arnall of Tangier. The brochure itself, printed in deep red ink, is 3 ¾ inch by 8 ¼-inches. There is an uncancelled Moroccan stamp on the envelope and a fake cancelation circular stamp that reads: EVERY GENUINE ARNALL PRODUCT IS STAMPED ‘ARNALL’. Around the edge of the stamp it reads: “ARNALL’S MOROCCAN CRAFTSMEN TANGIER.’’

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rt produced by the Moroccan leather artisans is well-known throughout the world. Among the items sold to tourists and also imported in the 1930s and 1940s were the amazing leather dolls produced by Arnall’s Moroccan Craftsmen of Tangier. I would not have been aware of the work of Mrs. Gertrude Arnall if I had not found tucked under the robes of one of my Moroccan dolls a small envelope addressed to “My New Owner.” The envelope contained a detailed brochure on the dolls created by Mrs. Arnall and her artisans. The brochure reads: “THE STORY OF THE BACKGROUND OF YOUR MOROCCAN DOLL

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The Riff man and woman wear the same type of loosely woven outfits in natural colors with great attention to detail. She has a lovely face with painted features, short cropped hair and a close fitting hat.

The man’s right hand grips his rifle and you can see in this photo that there is no visible stitching visible on his hands, which have individually detailed fingers.

The man has tied onto his left foot a paper tag which has written in script in brown ink “Riff.”

Much harder to find are Spanish dolls constructed by Arnall’s. This Spanish pair, both 10-inches in height, are in wonderful condition, right down to the tatted stockings the lady wears. This close-up below shows the glued seam line on the lady’s neck. That is the only place a seam can be seen with the remains of glue. The elaborate detail on the lady’s hat includes the delicate pompoms on the sides and back and the sections of tiny black jet seed beads.

“ARNALL’S MOROCCAN CRAFTSMEN”

“This leather doll was hand-made by a special process developed by Mrs. Gertrude Arnall in 1921, when she began making the first dolls ever created in Morocco. Until that time, the making of dolls had been considered a breach of the Koranic law which forbids the making of images. Mrs. Arnall was able to convince the authorities of this Moslem land that no disrespect was intended and that her dolls were neither idolatrous nor representations of any individual. Antique DOLL Collector

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The 8 1/2-inch woman on the right is the doll that had the envelope and pamphlet hidden under her skirt. Inside a small envelope addressed to: My New Owner with a postage stamp and cancelation stamp. “Lady at Home” “A GENUINE MOROCCAN LEATHER DOLL by ARNALL of TANGIER// HAND MADE. The man on the left is 9-inches and represented an older man with gray wool glued to his face. He carries a plain blue leather bag over his left shoulder

This close-up of our “Lady at Home” shows her large brass earrings on each side of her head attached with small pieces of leather. Her face has the slightly molded nose with the indented nostrils that all the dolls seem to have.

This colorfully dressed woman is 8 ½-inches.She is adorned in a purple flowered dress over a light blue and white under-dress. Light pink embroidery edges her dress and also her hat that has pink fabric hanging down in the back. She even has one gold “ring” painted on each hand. 30

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The bottom of page 30 of the 1939 Kimport Catalog is this ad for: “MOROCCAN WOMAN AND WATERCARRIER All the mystery of Morocco is in the veiled woman, swathed in native-woven materials and hidden beneath a large straw hat. The water-carrier is picturesque with his goat-skin bag and tin cup soldered to his belt. Both are entirely made of fine leather in Tangier bazaars and dressed authentically.” The Country Woman and the Water Carrier were offered for sale at 7-inches for $3.95, 8-inches for $4.95, 9-inches for $5.95 and 10-inches for $7.50”

This 9 ½-inch water carrier by Arnall’s is pictured in the 1944 Kimport Catalog. He carries his goat skin bag but is missing the tin cup mentioned in the catalog. He came in four sizes from 7 to 10-inches.

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Morocco is a land of tradition, where styles of dress change very slowly. After many years of close study, Mrs. Arnall evolved some forty “types,” each representative down to the last detail of a living Moroccan type—the poultry merchant, the firewood seller, the Riffian woman, the gentleman dressed for town, and so on. This class of work cannot be done by merely taking a celluloid doll and clothing it in “Oriental” clothes. Such a doll may be all very well for a child to play with but it can be of no interest to collectors or museums, nor should it be called a “Moroccan” doll. Mrs. Arnall and her Moroccan workers meticulously studied the details of the clothing of the living originals; true-to-life quality is the reason for the sustained demand for Arnall’s dolls by museums, collectors and those who value serious, painstaking work. The Arnall tradition is now upheld by Ira Marsh (Mrs. B. A. Marsh) who, after years of study, assumed control of the Craftsmen on Mrs. Arnall’s death. Mrs. Marsh is as much a perfectionist as Mrs. Arnall was; she exercises the same strict supervision of every stage of creation of these unique leather dolls. You should cherish your Arnall doll, for it was made with loving care. There is no other doll in the world exactly like it, although each doll is true to type, every face is hand-painted on the individually-moulded leather and there are minor This 9-inch couple was purchased as a pair and probably originally sold together. They both have numerous layers of clothing. The lady has simple but elegant light blue embroidery trim on her veil and just below the waist of her skirt. The man has a thread tassel on the back of his hooded cape. The man has a hand written mark on the bottom of his left foot: “ARNALL TANGIER” and on the right foot: “ TOWN GENTLEMAN.” The doll on the left is a Country Woman created by Arnall’s. Nine-inches tall, she is pictured in the 1944 Kimport catalog and has a cloth “Kimport//Dolls//INDEPENDENCE, MO// THIS DOLL//WAS MADE IN//MOROCCO” sewn to the back inside of her skirt. On the right is another Country woman not created by Arnall’s. She has a wonderfully expressive face and carries a baby on her back—just peeking over her shoulder. She has stitched hands and feet. The sewn hands are stitched on one side—the leather is folded over so only one side needs to be stitched. The individual fingers are less detailed than the Arnall dolls.

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Assembled here are a few other non-Arnall produced dolls. They range in size from the 10-inch man in the back to the smaller 7-inch ladies in the front. The lady in the front right is probably another Country Woman that is missing her large straw hat.

differences of construction in every body. Arnall’s Moroccan Craftsmen have no batteries of sewing machines; they use no presses. The cloth is cut with scissors, the stitches are sewn by hand, everybody is individually assembled. We hope that your doll will give you pleasure for many years; you will always be able to show it with pride, even to the greatest expert, as a real Moroccan Type. “ The pamphlet goes on to illustrate a history of Morocco. It ends with the address: “ARNALL’S MOROCCAN CRAFTSMEN, 17, Imm Sidia, 54, Blvd. Pasteur, Tangier, MOROCCO.” Why I never noticed this envelope before I will never know but it made me take a hard look at the construction of all the Moroccan leather dolls in my collection. And taking that closer look I truly marveled at the technique used by Mrs. Arnall-- you really cannot see a seam in the leather. 32

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Leather dolls from Morocco were offered for sale by Kimport Dolls and I am sure other distributors as well. Moroccan dolls are pictured in the 1939 and 1944 Kimport catalogs—whether made by the Arnall artisans is not know with the exception of one Arnall doll here that does have a Kimport label. Commonly found varieties include the water sellers—many have a wire stand that runs from one foot to the other and are not of the nice quality of the Arnall dolls. And of course, there are many of the riders on their camels—common souvenirs from the area. Take a close look at your Moroccan dolls. Those not produced by Mrs. Arnall’s craftsmen is obvious. There seems to be no visible difference in the construction of the heads but the stitching on the hands and arms is very apparent. As always, if you have any additional information to share, please feel free to contact me at dolldetective@gmail.com.

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Costumed by Annick Phillips

Mademoiselle Chantelle Barrois welcomes 2018!!

The top doll offered for sale in the 1939 Kimport “Foreign Folk Dolls” catalog is a Moroccan Riff soldier. “A MOROCCAN RIFF Proud we are to offer you such a distinguished man about town (Tangiers) and the surrounding desert, as Abd-erRahman. His handsome head, and limbs, are fashioned of goat’s skin, a material in which the Moroccans are master craftsmen. His great enveloping outer garment is homespun, tassel trimmed, with a huge hood—protection in a sandstorm. Rahman has the handsome liquid eyes of the shiek, the unshaven chin as Mohammed decreed, and the haughty mien of his warrior progenitors… Direct from the Bazaars of Barbary.” He came in for sizes: 7-inches Riff Soldier for $3.95, 8-inches for $ 4.95, 9-inches for $5.95 and 10-inches for $7.50.”

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5-1/2” Mint all orig. all bisque French mignonette.BL glass eyes. Lg. lips Rare orig. sheepskin wig. Rare heeled blue boots. Perfect bisque. Peg strung. Orig. coat dress. Orig. undergarments. Hard to find. Be the one to get her at this reduced price. $ 1,200.

Simon and Halbig 102. All bisque. Open mouth with teeth. All orig. Aqua dress with matching hat.Blonde mohair wig. Over the knee black stockings with rare brown Mary Janes. Purchased from the Merry Merrit Doll Museum. $ 1,150.

In 1944 Kimport offered in their Foreign Folk Dolls catalog: “SPANISH MOROCCANS From sprawling, noisy Tangier we have wonderful Moroccan leather dolls that came across the Atlantic before all shipping space was commandeered. The leather work is remarkable on these eight to ten inch dolls; one scans a bare arm or leg ‘round and around to discover the join. The types are widely assorted—Muslims, holy fanatics, midwives, picturesque tribesmen and wily tradesmen. They are a cosmopolitan group, with gypsies predominating, seconded by Spanish dancers over from the Continent. We can assemble a balanced group of six assorted types, wonderful for exhibits, at $40.00 special. No. 100—Gypsy Man No. 100A—Gypsy Woman No. 101—Entertainer (Man) $7.50 each No. 101A—Dancer Other Types—each $ 7.50”

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14” Fabulous bathing doll. Rarer than most due to the white body and pink head and neck. Desired Fawn colored,bush strokes on hairlines. Brushed curls as well. Fired beauty mark adds rarity. Blue eyes. Both hands fisted. Bare feet. A beauty. $ 475.

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Nostalgia or Propaganda

Souvenir Dolls and the Franco Regime By Rhoda Seidenberg

All photographs are by D. M. Seidenberg, unless stated otherwise.

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Francisco de Goya, Self-Portrait, ©Castres – musée Goya, musée d’art hispanique

This Roldan doll bears a resemblance to Goya as seen in self-portrait. The doll wears a brocade jacket and knicker that the painter would have worn. He also holds palette and paintbrush.

any travelers have, in the past, encountered dolls made for the tourist trade. Most of these dolls were cheaply made of plastic and dressed in regional costumes. Travelers to Spain during the 1950s and 1960s encountered these plastic dolls, but others remembered their travels by taking home well-made cloth dolls manufactured by Klumpe, Roldan, Nistis and Layna, also in regional dress. These companies, centered in Barcelona, made dolls in the 40s during the Franco dictatorship. Also, Marin Chiclana made sophisticated plastic souvenir dolls depicting Spanish regional dress in this period. The Spanish Propaganda department of the time wanted to show a happy, proud, and united Spain to the Western countries. Images of Spaniards in regional dress were dominant themes of Propaganda machine. Is there a relationship between these dolls and the political regime? Were the dolls used as propaganda or just as reminders of a trip to Spain? This article will look at the relationship between these dolls and the political climate in Spain the mid-20th century.

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Overview of the Political climate in Spain during the Franco Regime Like most of Western Europe, Spain was once a mighty empire. She has had territories in the Americas, the Pacific and the Netherlands, Belgium, and North Africa. Revolutions saw Spain lose the Netherlands in the 17th century, then the Americas and the Pacific regions after the Spanish-American War. After World War I, the instability of European monarchies led to civil conflicts in Italy, Germany, and Spain. When the dust settled, Mussolini became the dictator of Italy, Hitler of Germany, and Franco of Spain. All three Trajes de luces or suits of light would dazzle in the afternoon sun. These matador suits were probably ornaments for a bull fight aficionado. countries embraced Fascism, though Spain under Franco didn’t espouse the same strain of Fascism as Nazi Germany. Spain under Franco, like Germany under Hitler, used visual imagery of the simple folk--namely people from small towns and farmers – in their propaganda. These people seemed to represent the roots of their civilizations. Spain reached back to the 18th century to images produced by artists such as Francisco de Goya. Goya was the painter of the royal court, and he also depicted the horrors of Spain’s conflict with France. Reproductions of Goya’s paintings and prints appeared in political journals and newspapers and were used by both sides of the Spanish conflict. In addition to his famous depiction of the executions of Spaniards in the “Third of May 1808,” Goya’s images of bullfights and common folk were used by Franco to soften foreign public opinion, which was swayed by Pablo Picasso’s contemporary depiction of the viciousness of the attacks on the Spanish town of Guernica. Franco’s goal was two-fold: convince the world that his government was stable and content, and convince his people of the same by glorifying the Spanish national identity. National pride in Regional Dress starts with the Bullfight One cannot think of Spain without thoughts of bullfights. Known as la fiesta brava in Spanish, bullfighting probably has its origins in Roman venatio, where gladiators fought animals in arenas. Moors changed the sport from wild and disorderly to the spectacle seen today. The bulls are taunted by picadors,sometimes on horseback, then the creature meets with the matador, whose name means killer. Watching bullfights are not just for the rich, it was and is a Spanish national pastime.

The Roldan Maja doll, two pages on, is dressed like Goya’s Duchess of Alba, seen above: A102 Hispanic Society of America.

Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida, Vision of Spain, Castilla, A1813, Hispanic Society of America.

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The Nistis couple are typical Andalusian dancers.

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Francisco Goya created a series of aquatints depicting bullfighting called the La Tauromaquia in 1815. These prints presented an historical depiction of bullfighting in Spain from the Moorish period to the 19th century. Goya’s careful rendering of the bullfighter’s attire is closely followed today. Picadors wore silver embroidery and the matador wore gold. Their suits are called trajes de luces or suits of light that would dazzle in the afternoon sun. Bullfighters’ suits are thought to come from the majos, lower class Spanish males, typically depicted wearing tight-fitting short jackets and knickers, black hairnets, topped with a broadbrimmed hat. Such men had a female equivalent called a maja, who wore lacy gowns, held coquettish fans. Their hair would pulled into a bun with a comb and wrapped in a mantilla. This Roldan maja wears a long gown with lace trim. Her hair is pulled back with a high comb and mantilla. Even though many of these majas were courtesans, upper-class women like the Duchess of Alba was depicted this way by Goya. Regional Spanish culture and costumes were on Franco’s propaganda agenda. Early 20th century artists such as painter, Joaquin Sorolla, and photographer, Jose Ortiz Echagüe created depictions of folk costumes worn by the simple peasants. Spaniards were shown in regional festival dress, enhancing the concept of Spanish national heritage. Costumes were rich in regional cultural history, which varied in dialect and mores. Sorolla was an impressionist artist popular in Spain and Europe in the early part of the 20th century. He was a genius at capturing slices of ordinary life with a palette rich in color and light. He was commissioned to paint a panoramic view of Spain by the Hispanic Society of America. His “Vision of Spain” depicted different provinces of Spain, detailing festivals and pageantries of each region. Even though Sorolla died before the Fascist regime, Franco appropriated the folk culture to his advantage. This idea of a united Spain is what Franco wanted to show the world, who knew of his harsh treatments his subjects. Sorolla’s works were painted before the Spanish Civil war, but they probably served as an This Klumpe lady from inspiration for Ortiz Echague’s Cordoba is dressed as a bullfighter, though photographs. He would create she is not wearing the a photo journal of Spain in his traditional traje de luces. epic, Espana: Tipos y Trajes (Spain:

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Jaime Fernandez Pimentel, statue of El Cenachero. Bronze, 1963.

Klumpe fish seller’s costume and posture harken back to the statue of El Cenachero.

People and Costumes); publishing 12 editions from 1953 to 1973. The early editions were mostly black and white photos. Even so, the photographs still retained the textures of Sorolla’s paintings. In both Sorolla’s paintings and Ortiz-Echague’s photos people were dressed and posed for the resulting images. Costumes and customs of Spanish regional culture were also depicted on postcards, postage stamps, and even dolls. At first glance Spanish cloth dolls made in Barcelona, namely, Klumpe, Roldan and Nistis, are just caricatures, in silly postures - dolls dressed as sports characters, cooks, thieves, and posh ladies. Regional dolls are often over-looked by collectors and cultural historians, but the costumes on these dolls show a meticulous attention to detail. We will now look at how the dolls’ outfits match back to Sorolla’s paintings, Ortiz Echagüe’s photographs, even to silk-embroidered postcards with somewhat kitschy versions of Spanish costumes, made for the tourist trade. We will discuss each region much like a travel guide beginning in southern Spain, then proceeding in a counter-clockwise direction and terminate in Madrid. The most familiar image of Spain, besides bullfighters, is flamenco dancers. Flamenco has its origins in the southern region of Andalucia,

This silk-embroidered postcard made by an artist named Elsy Gumier depicts a children’s version of El Cenachero.

which include the towns of Seville, Cordoba, and Malaga to name a few. The Nistis couple shown are typical Andalusian dancers. She is wearing a red dress decorated with white polka-dots called traje de lunares. The Spanish word, luna means the moon; lunares suggests luminary bodies like stars, so the dress is ornamented with “stars.” The sleeves and the skirt portion of the dress are layers of ruffles. Her hair is pulled back and topped with a red comb, called peineta and a fabric flower. Standing slightly behind her with his foot on the chair is a guitarist dressed in tight pants, white shirt, and a wide brimmed hat called a cordabés. The Flamenco costume derives from the majo, which was the mode in 19th century Spain. These Klumpe ladies represent Seville and Cordoba. The flamenca from Seville is dressed in a white lace dressed presented in tiers of ruffles. She wears highheeled felt shoes. Her head is flung back as is wrapped up in her dance. The lady from Cordoba is dressed as a bullfighter, though she is not wearing the traditional traje de luces. Along the southeastern coast of Spain within Andalucia is the town of Malaga. This coastal town was known for its fishing industry. Featured in the town square is a statue celebrating the Malagan fish Antique DOLL Collector

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Joaquin Sorolla. Vision of Spain, Extremadura, A1813, Hispanic Society of America. Detail of Women wearing gorra.

Jose OrtizEchagüe. Photograph of women from Extremadura. Espana: Tipos y Trajes.

This Roldan doll is dressed in the costume of Extremadura. No detail was neglected, especially the gorra.

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seller, better known as El Cenachero. The bronze sculpture was created by Jaime Fernandez Pimentel. The image of the Cenachero was recreated in this Klumpe fish seller. His costume and posture harken back to the statue. The doll wears a broadbrimmed hat, cut-off pants, and white shirt. He evens balances two pans made to look like the cenacho baskets holding that day’s fresh catch of fish. The silk-embroidered postcard made by an artist named Elsy Gumier also depicts this iconic figure. It is interesting to note that the postcard, statue, and doll was made in the mid-twentieth century during Franco’s dictatorship. Toward the western border of Spain near Portugal, is Extremadura, Caceres. Extremadura served as winter pasture for the region’s sheep, prized for their fleece and skins. In Sorolla’s depiction of Extremadura, he features women wearing their unique hat called a gorra. The hat is made of straw and decorated with ribbons, felt flowers, and pearl buttons. The addition of a small mirror to the front of the hat means that the lady is not married. The woman near the horse, has her arms akimbo, which is said to be the typical posture of women from this region. Ortiz-Echagüe’s photograph features a woman with one hand on her hip. The Roldan doll dressed in the costume of Extremadura is one the finest examples of any doll that I have seen dressed in this costume. The artisan who crafted the doll was very familiar with the dress of this region. She stands with hands akimbo, much like Sorolla’s lady. She wears a heavy wool dress, trimmed with grosgrain ribbons. A caplet composed of ribbon is crossed over the bodice. Even the gorra is very similar with the exception of the material. The doll’s hat is felt festooned with felt flowers and sequins. The regions of Castile and Leon were once the seat of the ancient Spanish kingdom. Within these regions are the towns of Segovia, Salamanca, and Lagatera (Toledo). These towns are known for their elaborate, jewelry and embroidery. The costumes of this regions are centered on life cycle events and religious festivals. Segovia is an ancient town. Once a major Roman center, the remains of an aqueduct is a focal point of the city. Also important, religious pageantry. During Holy Week and the Feast of St. Agatha, a woman is elected to “mayor” of the town. She is called the Alcadesa (female mayor). The title is an honorific with no real governmental power, but the alcadesa looks regal. Sorolla places the alcadesa in the crowd at the cattle market. What distinguishes her from others in the crowd is her miter-shaped hat. It is decorated with embroidery and has six

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Elsy Gumier postcard also presents a kitschy version of Segovian couple.

Sorolla places the alcadesa in the crowd at the cattle market. Detail from Vision of Spain, Castilla, A1813, Hispanic Society of America.

cones on each side, called the twelve apostles. The top of the hat is festooned with pompoms. The Klumpe Alcadesa shows the full outfit. She wears a red skirt with black and gold accent embroidery and black bolero. A lace shawl comes from under her hat and wraps around her shoulders. The hat, minus the twelve apostles, is topped with a frayed red and green pompom. She holds a scepter which is the symbol of her office. The Elsy Gumier postcard also presents a kitschy version of this Segovian lady. Salamanca is another ancient town in this region. The most elaborate costume here is the bridal dress, which is not white. I have not found an example of a doll dressed in the bridal outfit. This might be because of the amount of metal for the amulets might make such a doll too heavy. These Klumpe ladies are example of matrons from the region. The embroidery is outstanding in both. Lagartera, located in Toledo, is our last stop in Castile and Leon. The women’s costumes are more interesting than their male counterparts. Sorolla presents the people of Lagartera along with those of Salamanca and Segovia. The young ladies carrying loaves of bread are from Lagartera. They wear three layers of skirts called guardapies and with a mandil (an apron) on top—each one with heavy embroidery and sequins. The women wear special wool socks, also heavily embroidered, called medias. Their chest is covered in gold jewelry. Some of the women wear a simple headscarf. These Nistis ladies wear the regional costume of Lagartera. One of the ladies wears highly embellished socks called the medias. Both wear lots of necklaces and chockers called gargantillas. Counter-clockwise to the far north is Galicia. The region got its name from the Roman, who found aboriginal Celtic tribes living there. The Galician dialect is very different from Castilian Spanish,

The dress of this Klumpe lady from Salamanca is a work of art. The use of gold and silver threads really sets this doll apart from other souvenir dolls.

Klumpe lady from Salamanca wears a red skirt with rich embroidery. Even the front of her apron is embroidered. Antique DOLL Collector

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probably because it is a blend of Roman Latin and Gaelic. It is still a place of pilgrimage for Catholics going to Santiago de Compostela—a place of miracles. In addition to pilgrimages, Galicia was a source of beef for the Spanish peninsula. Sorolla chose a cattle market scene in his vision. One figure is conspicuous in the scene. A lone Galician bagpiper adds musical accompaniment. Unlike Irish or Scottish counterpart the Galician bagpipe, called a gaita galega, is a single drone. Besides the gaita, the other unique feature is tricorne hat called a monteira. The Klumpe Galician piper is dressed like Sorolla’s piper. His black monteira slumps slightly forward with red and green pompoms. Yellow, green, and white pompoms hang from his pipes. He is attired in a black vest over a white shirt and black breeches. His boots are covered by black gaiters. This Klumpe doll is dressed as an Asturian shepherd. Asturias is the province just to the left of Galicia. Like Galicia, Asturias is a region that breeds livestock. His outfit is similar to the Galician piper with the exception of the crossstitch embroidery on his vest and breeches and his hat. Cataluña is the province closest to France. The region is home to the Catalan language–a dialect very different from Castilian. Barcelona, a major city in the region, was the site of a decisive battle in the Spanish Civil War. It fell to Franco’s right-wing Nationalists in 1931. It is ironic that twenty years later, Barcelona would produce dolls that would become mid-century ambassadors for Franco’s Spain. This Roldan Shepherd wears the garb of the Catalonian man during festival time. He is wearing a

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This Klumpe Galician piper resembles Sorolla’s piper. Roldan Shepherd wearing the garb of the Catalonian man.

Klumpe doll is dressed as an Asturian shepherd.

velvet short jacket with matching short trousers over long white socks and shoes called alpargatos, made of hemp and cotton straps. These shoes are the progenitor of the modern espadrilles. They are also called espartos. The outfit is topped with a red beret called a barretina. To the south of Cataluña is Valencia of oranges and paella fame. Its warm climate and abundant seafood make it a favorite with tourists. Like matadors and flamenco dancers, the costume of the Valencian woman is familiar to foreign visitors. Ortiz-Echagüe’s photograph of a smiling Valenciana is captured by the artisan who created this Layna doll, a company known for its sexy ladies. She is dressed like a queen in floral brocade gown, pearl necklace and striped sash. Like the woman in the photograph, the doll wears an ornate peineta, engraved in high relief, tucked into her elaborate hairdo. The Valencian lady would be accompanied by a male counterpart. This Klumpe Valencian singer is dressed in traditional festival garb. He Antique DOLL Collector

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Layna Doll of Valencian Woman; notice the intricacy of her peineta is similar to woman in photograph.

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Jose Ortiz-Echague, Valencian Woman, from Espana: Tipos y Trajes.

Cancelled Spanish stamp postcard representing Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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Franco’s Moorish Guards.

Moorish Guard, no. 823.

wears a yellow satin jacket over matching knee trousers. Like the Barcelonan shepherd he wears esparto shoes. A woven scarf with dangling pompoms, called a manta is draped over his shoulders. His matching yellow cap, the cofia, is trimmed with a tassel. Outside of the Iberian Peninsula are two island groups: one in the Mediterranean, the other in the Atlantic. The Canary Islands is a mixture of Moorish and European Spanish culture. Tenerife is one of the main islands. Like other women’s costumes we have discussed, the ladies from Tenerife wears layers of clothing. This canceled postcard depicts a lady wearing a multicolored skirt, revealing a white petticoat, topped with a small white apron. A red weskit is worn over a short-sleeved blouse. She wears a short-brimmed straw hat over a red scarf. The Roldan lady is similarly dressed in the striped skirt under a black pinafore apron. The red scarf is more prominent and has a more fashionable flair. The last stop on this journey of regional Spanish costumes is Madrid, the capital, and the Donaty Moorish Guard. I didn’t fully understand why this doll was included in the Donaty catalogue until I saw a photograph of Moorish guards wearing similar attire in front of Franco’s palace in Madrid. Why Moorish Guards? Franco was stationed in

Morocco early in his military career. He found the North African Corps to be fierce and loyal. When he came to power he commissioned these soldiers to be his personal guard. According to the Donaty catalogue, tourists to Madrid would see these guards as a familiar sight. The Donaty guard wears a red and white turban, a red tunic cinched with a white waistband, loose white short trousers tucked into white boots. His cape is red revealing a white lining. He holds a staff or spear. This Donaty doll inspired the article. It became clear that there might be more to these Spanish tourist dolls that meets the eye. Many cultural historians have written about Franco’s keen use of imagery, particularly the image of Spanish peasants, during his regime. This article may be one of the first to look beyond the visual arts to the decorative arts. There has not been a study on how tourist dolls can be used in foreign affairs, so to speak. Dolls made in midcentury Spain seem to be a mix between a souvenir and an ambassador for Franco’s regime. The similarity of costumes is evident on silk-embroidered postcards, which were also made for the tourist trade. The intricacy of the dolls’ embellishment can’t be dismissed as coincidental. It would make sense that these Spanish regional dolls fit within the mechanism of Franco’s regime. Antique DOLL Collector

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Aunt Hattie taught my mother how to sew and have tea parties. She was multitalented and had a lovely hand at painting but sewing was her true gift. The Christmas my mother turned three she received Dutchie who was a handmade cloth doll dressed like a Dutch girl and created by Aunt Hattie. Dutchie was my mother’s daily play-with doll. In an era when money was tight and the Great Depression was still strong in everyone’s memories, Dutchie was a repeated present: Aunt Hattie would take Dutchie back and she would reappear under the Christmas tree with a new face and all new wardrobe.

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Close up of Dutchie

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Fit for an Empress A Jacket Pattern to Fit the 15” Dollspart Huret Body by Nicki Burley

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he Empress Eugenie led the fashionable world during the glittery Second Empire: a glorious moment when Paris was transformed by splendid buildings, parks, and boulevards cut through the old, dark districts. The world turned eager eyes to the transformed City of Lights, and “Paris” became synonymous with both craftsmanship and style. Tourists stopped there on their Grand Tours, millions visited the Exhibitions, and everyone wanted to bring something home. Royal patronage had long been used to boost economies, and industries still flourished or sank based on what was stylish at the French court. The Emperor once convinced Eugenie to wear a gown of Lyons silk, which she thought looked like curtains. Once they saw her in it, buyers eagerly sought the heavy striped material, bolstering the French silk market. Luxury houses still known today were established in her time: Louis Vuitton was her personal box maker, and Guerlain’s career was launched by the scent Eau de Cologne Imperiale, supposedly created to cure Eugenie’s headaches. Another perfumer, Creed, actually moved its London location of 100 years to Paris in 1854 just to serve the Empress at her request. Sometimes criticized for her huge and costly wardrobe, Eugenie’s usual style was reportedly so simple that Napoleon made fun of it, though everything she wore was of the best cut and quality. She chose subdued gowns in shades of grey or blue for day wear and saved the truly exquisite, shoulder-baring creations for evening. These gowns can hardly be imagined today…at one ball, Pauline Metternich described the Empress wearing “a white gown spangled with silver and dressed with her most beautiful diamonds. She had carelessly thrown over her shoulders a sort of burnous of white embroidered with gold.”

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Every court appearance required a new dress; repeating an ensemble was an offense which banned the wearer from the next evening’s ball. This led to storage areas so full of gowns that Eugenie gave many away to her ladies and sold others yearly by special invitation. In an era when society ladies changed their dresses several times a day for everything from visiting to luncheons and walking on the boulevard, grand events required even grander wardrobes. Before traveling to the opening of the Suez Canal, Eugenie ordered 100 gowns from Worth, who had become her exclusive designer. Together, Eugenie and Worth made fashion decisions for the world. While they didn’t invent the cage crinoline, Eugenie’s influence made it popular. French women’s enormous skirts first caused a sensation in 1855, when Napoleon and Eugenie visited the comparatively dowdy English court. Once the crinoline had its day, Eugenie led the trend toward bustles with yet another Worth gown. It seemed everything Eugenie wore became fashionable; if her dress was blue, a new color was named for it, and her interest in Marie Antoinette led to a revival of Louis XVI styles. Magazines called paletots “Empress” and labeled hairstyles “a la Imperatrice,” guaranteeing their popularity. Whether or not Eugenie actually wore anything they pictured mattered far less than the association with her. This “Empress Jacket” pattern, modeled by a Darlene Lane Huret, was first published in an 1865 issue of the American women’s periodical Peterson’s Magazine. Peterson’s was available from 1842 to 1898. It was a direct competitor of the Godey’s Lady’s Book in many ways, offering the same types of sentimental stories, recipes, and fashion advice, but costing substantially less—subscribers paid just $2 per year, rather than $3! The magazine also hired a female editor and encouraged contributions by women, but never matched Godey’s

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Sarah Josepha Hale, who edited and influenced women’s issues for 40 years. Peterson’s patterns, simplified versions of fashion plate styles, were printed as line drawings with measurements given along the side of each pattern piece. Readers were expected to enlarge the patterns themselves, then adjust as needed to fit the wearer, requiring a degree of tailoring skill generally alien to modern seamstresses. Intended for wear over a skirt and collared chemisette or a separate guimpe and sleeve set, this long jacket has wide, somewhat short coat-style sleeves to reveal the whitework beneath. It also features a belted waistcoat, which is attached at the side seams and flares open over the skirt. Because this was a pattern for real people, it teaches some interesting lessons about historical fit: shoulders were thrown back quite far, and the shoulder line is long and low. The center and side back seaming creates the appearance of an extremely narrow waist, aided by the jacket skirt flaring out into a full half circle of fabric. Dressing in separates was popular and economical, as different jackets, belts, and blouses could be worn with a few—comparatively expensive—skirts to extend their wear from season to season or even over several years. Some skirts also had a matching bodice made of the same material to create an evening dress. Peterson’s suggested that this “early fall” jacket be made up in silk, trimmed with Chantilly lace and beads. Lightweight taffeta, lined in cotton lawn, works up well in doll size as there is little bulk, but it would be equally attractive in very light wool or a cotton print for other seasons.

Materials

¼ yd jacket silk tissue taffeta

1/8 yd vest silk tissue taffeta ¼ yd cotton lawn lining

1-3/4 yd scallop edge trim ½” wide 1 yd lace insertion trim ½” wide

Size 3 crochet thread or other cord 6” velvet ribbon 3/8” wide

General Notes

1) Make a muslin to check fit over all undergarments, including skirt, prior to cutting expensive fabric. 2) Jacket is entirely handsewn to reduce bulk and make small adjustments in fit, but could be sewn by machine. 3) Hold lining together with silk unless stated otherwise. 4) Sleeves will slip over chemisette more easily if the linings are cut from taffeta rather than lawn. 5) Photocopy pattern pieces onto cardstock, then draw around each with a fine marking pen. Cut just inside the line. Carefully mark placement of darts, belt, sleeve seam, and false pocket tab. Pocket tab can be lined, or its edges can simply be pressed under. Seams are ¼” throughout. 6) Also cut the following pieces: From lining—7” x ¾” bias From jacket silk—14” x ¾” bias

Making the Jacket Vest

Sew lining darts and silk fabric darts separately. Press silk darts toward the center, and lining darts toward the side seams. This will reduce bulk when the pieces are held together. Sew lining to vest, right sides together, along the front edge. Turn right side out and press flat. Baste vest together along all other edges. Cut velvet ribbon in two 3” pieces, then stitch into place on the vest sides under the armscyes.

Jacket Front

Place lining and jacket fronts right sides together. Stitch along the neck edge and down the curved front. Clip the curves, then turn and press flat. Baste along loose edges.

Supplies

Matching thread

Fine marking pen (sample: Clover’s white pen) Clear nail polish Lint roller

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Jacket Body

Begin assembling jacket with the two center back pieces. Holding lining together with silk jacket fabric, sew the center back seam. Press the seam open and overcast the edges. Baste the free edges of this piece if the fabrics tend to slip. The center back is now one piece. Make small clips along the deep curve of each unsewn side of the center back. Stretch this edge out gently to fit edge D-E of the side back pieces. Pin in place, then sew. Press each seam toward the center back, then overcast edges together. Baste free edges of the side backs if needed.

Stretching side back seams to fit before sewing

In the next step, you will be sewing three layers together along edge A-B. The vest is caught into the side seams of the jacket body, so you don’t need to create a separate back for it. Layer the pieces in this order: jacket back, right side up; jacket front, lining side up; vest, lining side up. Line up the pieces at the armscye edge, because the jacket front is about ¼” shorter at the neck. Sew shoulder seams, then press open and overcast each edge.

Sew side seams through all three layers. Notice that the jacket front is also about ¼” shorter than the other pieces at the lower edge. To prevent the layers from slipping, baste the front and vest together first along the side seam and armscye, then pin and sew through all thicknesses. Sewing side seams through all layers

Sleeves

The sleeves are corded at the armscye, but this is an optional step. To make the piping, press the 14” strip of bias cut silk in half lengthwise. Lay 16” of cording (size 3 crochet thread works well for this) down the center, then pinch together and sew a large running stitch as close to the cording as possible. Cut this piece in half so that each sleeve has 7” of piping. Trim the piping edge down if needed so that there is ¼” of fabric next to the stitched cord.

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Lay out the 8 sleeve pieces (4 each of main fabric and lining) to make sure you create right and left sleeves, then work with one sleeve at a time. First, sew the linings together at the inside seam, then press open. Do the same for the main fabric. Place the sleeve and lining right sides together, then sew at the cuff edge. Open the pieces out and press the seam back toward the main fabric—It will look like one long sleeve at this point.

Make the sleeve into a long tube by placing the right sides together along the back seam, then sew. Press seam open. With hemostats, turn sleeve right side out and slip lining up into the sleeve. Baste lining to sleeve along the top edge. Test fit sleeve into the armscye, then sew securely into place. Trim and overcast the raw edge. Press seam toward sleeve.

Sleeve pinned right sides together to sew along outside (back) seam

Binding

Sleeves and linings matched and sewn along inside (front) seam

Press and curve the piping with a steam iron to match the shape of the sleeve’s top edge. Pin and baste the piping in place onto the main fabric piece. Sew scallop edge trim to the cuff edge of the main fabric piece. If trim ravels, place a dot of clear nail polish at each end. Place straight edge of trim at cuff, with scallops facing up the arm. Sew a seed bead to the crest of each scallop.

Press down ¼” along the long side of the bias lining strip, then press back ¼” on each short edge. Steam the strip into a curve. This is the “wrong” side of the strip. Place the strip onto the jacket neck (vest and center back) right sides together. Sew in place, trim the seam, then turn the strip to the inside and hem down the pressed edge.

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Bind the lower edge of the jacket with insertion lace, which works well on curved hems. Steam the lace into a curve and turn back ¼” before applying it to the hemline. Sew the lace to the right side of the jacket, about ¼” above the edge. Turn back and press the hem. Pin into place, pulling threads in the lace heading to draw it up into a nice curve. Slipstitch hem in place, being careful to catch just the lining in your stitches.

Jacket Trimming

Line pocket tabs or sharply press back ¼” all around. Raw edges can be sealed with clear nail polish, Fray Check, or a glue/water mixture. Begin by sewing scallop trim down the jacket front, with scallops facing the jacket opening. Dab trim ends with a fray product as needed. Scallops should meet the edge, but not extend over it. Sew in place along the straight edge of the trim. Continue the trim around the curved front and about 1” past the side seam, then angle up sharply toward the pocket tab placement. It helps to draw a line with your marking pen for trim placement as there is no edge to follow at this point. On the sample jacket, the trim crossed the side seam about 2-3/4” up from the lower edge and about 2-1/2” down from the armscye. Slip the pocket tab under the end of the scallop trim and sew in place. (Photo 10)

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Front of Empress Jacket in “Eugenie blue,” reduced 80% to fit a 12” doll. Trim is 3/8” cotton lace.

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Gaithersburg Antiques Doll Show

Hundreds of Selling Tables…

June 2&3 The 174th Eastern National Antique to Modern Doll & *Toy Show 2017 Established 1972

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.

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10/21‑4/8/18 ~ Switzerland. The Storp Collection Exhibition ‑ from antiquity to present day. Toy Worlds Museum Basle. 11/18/17‑2/11/18 ~ Switzerland. “Edible” Christmas Tree Decorations Exhibition. Basel Toy Museum.

JANUARY 2018

6‑7 ~ Newport Beach, CA. Marquis Auction. The Island Hotel. Theriault’s. 800‑638‑0422. www.theriaults.com 6‑7 ~ San Diego, CA. Al Bahr Shriner Center. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com

The Antique Doll & Toy Market Sunday, February 11, 2018 11am-4pm $7

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

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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 August 27, 2017

Edison Talking Dolls Wanted Any Condition Doug Burnett Music Museum

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7 ~ Hauppauge, NY. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Radisson Hotel. Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club. Deb Karshick. 631‑654‑9184. 18‑21 ~ Pacific Grove, CA. The Grovian Doll Museum presents A Sheryl Williams Sewing Workshop. 831‑643‑1902. www.carmeldollshop.com

19‑20 ~ Naples, FL. Doll Show. New Hope Event Center. Wendy Mitchell. 239‑530‑0010. Myrna Eby. mydolls_2@ yahoo.com. www.NaplesDollClub.com

20 ~ Chandler, AZ. Doll Show. St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Center. Julia. 661‑492‑1324. Mary. 505‑379‑4534. 25‑26 ~ Newark, OH. Doll Auction. McMasters Harris Doll Auction Co. Mark Harris. 470‑877‑5357. mark@ mcmastersharris.com

27 ~ Clackamas, OR. Doll Show. Monarch Hotel. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. www.crossroadsshows.com 27 ~ Glendale, CA. Doll Show. Glendale Civic Auditorium. Verdugo Hills Doll Club. Dene Alcott. 818‑248‑4862.

27 ~ Lake Worth, FL. Doll Show. St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Gold Coast & Sunshine Doll Clubs. Margaret. 561‑406‑5179. Donna. 561‑965‑9460. 27 ~ Palm Springs, FL. Doll & Bear Show. St. Luke Catholic church. The Gold Coast Doll Study Club and Sunshine Doll Club of Florida. 561‑965‑9460. 561‑406‑5179.

28 ~ Naperville, IL. Doll Show. Naperville Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland Presents. 815‑356‑6125. www. NapervilleDollShow.com.

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3 ~ Leesburg, FL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Leesburg Community Bldg, Venetian Gardens. Orange Blossom & Hills and Lakes Doll Collectors Club. 3 ~ Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2213. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com

4 ~ Santa Ana, CA. Doll, Teddy Bear & Miniature Show. Elks Lodge. Rowbear & Friends Presents. 530‑366‑5169. 10 ~ Ft. Myers, FL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Araba Temple. Ft. Myers Doll Club and Cape Coral Doll Guild. Marilia. 239‑540‑8628. Sharon. 239‑267‑1483. magicofdolls@gmail.com

10 ~ Schertz, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830‑606‑5868. dmeredith@dolldr.com 11 ~ Bellevue, WA. Doll Show. Red Lion Hotel. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206‑362‑8723.

17 ~ St. Petersburg, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Minnreg. Building. St. Petersburg Doll Club. Ilene Delk. 727‑347‑7556.

24 ~ Roseville, CA. Doll Show. Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com 25 ~ Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Gail Lemmon. 440‑396‑5386.

To find more doll events near you go to our website at www.antiquedollcollector.com and click on “Events” tab. Also, sign up on our email list to have the most up to date info on upcoming events. Just email adclisa@gmail.com with the subject line “sign me up for doll events.”

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The Cape Coral Doll Guild and Fort Myers Doll Club present their annual

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Sara Bernstein’s Dolls

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

Come check us out for a variety of Antique Dolls, Vintage Dolls and lots more! Shop for all your gift giving needs - we aim to make our shop a One Stop Shopping place. Shop with confidence - UFDC Member; Articles published in Antique Doll Collector. Contact: Laura at

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Always Buying. Trades, Consignments, Sales and Estate.

28” Sie C Steiner in original capelet and matching dress, French styled bonnet with wax flowers, leather shoes, antique wig. Excellent bisque and body with original finish. $7800~

Lily by Lavalee Peronne of Nuremberg. Deluxe model with exquisite face, articulated kid/ wood body, carved wooden legs and feet, original wig over cork pate, and superb original white pique two pc. ensemble, matched undergarments, Huret styled leather boots. $13,800~

3” Steiff Bear cinnamon color with button & cutest face! $625 Sale!

Beautiful 26” E12J in spectacular frock and matching bonnet. Wonderful condition! Sale! $7800~

Tiny 9.25” Bru Jne 1with tiny China Doll. Bru shoes, original wig, antique silk fabric Parisian Bebe ensemble. Excellent Condition! Layaway Offered! Please Call~

Member UFDC & NADDA Tiny 10” F2G Block Letter with wardrobe including Pagoda Parasol and extra wig. SALE! $7200~

12” Bebe Jumeau in antique bebe frock , orig Jumeau blue earrings, original wig... Excellent! $4950

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So RARE! Flirty Eye Bebe Jumeau with incredible wig, Mariner costume, marked Jumeau. Only made for very short time~ c. 1883-1884 $9500

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Theriault’s Fourth Annual Marquis Doll Auction in Naples, Florida

Saturday & Sunday, March 17-18, 2018 A t t h e H y a t t R e g e n c y C o c o n u t P o i n t R e s o r t & Spa

The important two day Marquis auction features both famous and long-lost collections including Part II of Samy Odin’s Musée de la Poupée in Paris, now closed forever; an outstanding private collection of rare French poupées, bébés and automata; and the extraordinary Myla Perkins Collection of Leo Moss dolls (three of which are shown here) as featured in her book, Black Dolls. More details will be forthcoming in the next month.

For auction information call us at 410-224-3655. the dollmasters

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Dear Collector, For nearly half a century, Theriault’s has been known internationally for auctions of rare and beautiful dolls. Some of the collections we have sold are known worldwide, their owners famous and recognized, their scope immense. Some have been very private, unknown in collecting circles, their owners cherishing anonymity. Others were quite small, choice, and select. Still other collections, while not embracing dolls of great monetary value to others, were priceless in the hearts of their owners. In each case, when called upon, we humbly accepted the responsibility of handling these collections with detail and care. We listened to your concerns and wants, respected your privacy if that was desired, or created a commemorative auction and catalog for the family to cherish. And, always, attended to the business of realizing the most end-money in your pocket. During all those years, I have been appraising and cataloging these collections, evaluating each doll to choose its proper auction placement and to ensure that its presentation is in accord with the doll. My responsibility, as I see it, is to keep my eye on the ball, to seek out in each doll what makes it special, and to give each and every doll its day. Until the dolls are finally sold, they are, after all, your dolls. And we never forget that. Never in forty-eight years. Respectfully,

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If you’d like to discuss the possible closing of all or part of your collection, now or in the future, please call 410-224-3655 to arrange an appointment with Stuart Holbrook, president of Theriault’s.

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LAYAWAY AVAILABLE • Member UFDC & NADDA 6” All Bisque S & H Mignonette, mint bisque overall, p.w. eyes, “swivel neck” & orig. long braided mohair wig, spectacular orig. silk costume w/fabulous orig. matching hat. This little girl is a MAGNIFICENT beauty w/perfect decoration & is VERY special!!! Has the face of an angel!! SALE $3575.

13” RARE Early Simon & Halbig, immaculate bisque, beautiful threaded p.w. eyes, early “closed mouth”, great full ant. mohair wig & orig. pate, wears a gorgeous ant. batiste dress, orig. undies, orig. stockings w/orig. ribbbon garters & ant. leather shoes, on very early heavy orig. 8 ball str. wrist body (paint has wear). She is BREATHTAKING!!! $3775.

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RARE 10” AM #700, perfect bisque, sl. eyes, early “closed mouth”, orig. mohair wig & pate, original pink batiste dress w/lace & ribbons & gorgeous added French hat, orig. leather shoes & pink crocheted socks w/ant. slip & undies, on orig. early str. wrist body. Very RARE mold & ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE in a great cabinet size! $1395.

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8” All Bisque Coquette, side glancing painted eyes, blonde painted hair w/blue headband, wears orig. yellow cotton dress w/white lace & orig. camisole. She is DARLING and a GREAT large size. $875.

4” All Bisque Kewpie Hugging Bride & Groom W/Wings, side glancing glass eyes, perfect bisque overall, bride has orig. bouquet & flowered head bands, groom has his orig. crepe tailed tuxedo & top hat, both have blue molded wings. This is the cutest couple I have ever seen. I love this piece myself. They are just DARLING & look very happy, lol!!! $250.

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1) All Original 15” Early ’SFBJ Depose’ Key Wind Mechanical in her Factory Silk Ensemble / Hat, flirty eyes w. lashes, generally walks, with historic celebrity Provenance! $2250 2) Innocent 16” Wigged Hilda pristine & fully sgnd, mint head/ body, factory plaster pate/ wig,blue sl.eyes w/wax, an absolute angel.! $1500

5) Very Rare & Early 15” Perreau Fils Poupee - an 1870’s immaculate bisque, Original Period Clothes, Hat & Boots, pate & Wig, Signed Body, ‘Au Paradis des Enfants’ etc - for the connoisseur! (dog nfs) $3500

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6) 9” French Bisque Napoleon PW eyes, All Original store clothes includes Hat! $375: 9” Jumeau Lady ‘Empress Josephine’ completely Factory Original, head sgnd. ‘Jumeau’, PW eyes, closed mouth, mint - $650

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8) Rare French 10” Wax Pedlar Shell Doll - an important 1860’s charming Rare Wax Head ‘Flower Seller’ in elaborate and excellent cond.Still with Cap & Shawl plus basket of Shell Flowers! Truly Museum Class - with dome. $2500

7) Rare Small 14” Barefoot Alabama Baby - the early one, circular head seam, applied ears, mint facial paint!- rare cabinet size! $1400

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2. French musical automaton “Strawberry Girl” original key marked ‘L B’. Lambert head by Jumeau. All original and perfect. When strawberry basket lid opens, a mini, allbisque dancing doll appears and dances, then lid closes. Outstanding piece. $8,450

1. To die for!!! Fantastic all-original black bébé Bru Jne Size 2. Perfect bisque. Lips closed with hint of tongue 13”. $34,950

3. 12” ebony black Paris Bébé by Daniel & Cie – absolutely beautiful, in original condition, perfect and rare. $7,950. 4. This special little brown bisque gem is in original and perfect condition. Tête Jumeau size 3, brown eyes, original wig and great antique red outfit. 12”. $8,250. 5. Great little bébé Steiner, with ebony black complexion, original dress and hat. Outstanding condition, 12” $6,450

6. Charming little French portrait lady by Jumeau in rare size 00 (10”) beautifully dressed with antique fabric. Blue eyes and original blond wig, perfect condition. $5,450

13. White dog candy container. Sold.

7. Wonderful AM 1894 in all orig. condition – outstanding antique designer red dress and hat with white leather boots. Splendid example of this German child doll – 20” $1,450

Be My Valentine 11. Outstanding all-original condition of this beautiful Sonneberg child doll in perfect condition. Premier Jumeau look. Gorgeous red and maroon antique outfit. 12”. $3,750

8. 1860/70 Gentleman. Wood and paper maché with cloth body. Excellent alloriginal condition. Great tux outfit. 18”. $1,950. 9. French bisque shoulder-head poupée attributed to Barrios. Original red silk gown with hand-made lace trim. Perfect and lovely fashion. 16”. $2,950

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12. Sweet little Kestner, all-bisque in original condition. Great red and cream outfit. Perfect. 5”. $345

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ou are cordially invited to be a part of our Autumn Sewing Workshop, the second in a series, conducted by the award-winning doll costumer, Deborah Jenkines, of Charleston, South Carolina. Under Deborah’s skillful direction, attendees will construct an ensemble to fit “Charlotte” a jointed-knee all bisque doll created by the acclaimed reproduction doll artist, Carl Armstrong. Charlotte is based on a jointed-knee Kestner example found in The Grovian Doll Museum’s collection. While all attendees will receive a doll, returning attendees will receive Charlotte’s twin brother “Charles,” along with not only a kit for his matching mariner ensemble, but also the kit for Charlotte’s mariner ensemble shown here. Those coming for the first time will receive Charlotte and the kit for her mariner ensemble, with the option to purchase the companion doll, Charles. The workshop activities will take place inside the spacious home of the Carmel Doll Shop, which is located at 213 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove, California. (831) 643‑1902.

Registered Attendees will Receive: u A Thursday evening Welcome Reception with delicious food and drink. u Three days of personal instruction from our Instructor, Deborah Jenkines. u A complete kit to create the Mariner ensemble for Charlotte, plus other costumes still to be announced. u A jointed-knee all bisque doll from Carl Armstrong u Delicious lunches and dinners on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are included in the workshop fee. u Special shopping opportunities tailored just for doll costumers. u Private viewing of The Grovian Doll Museum Collection.

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arly doll authors, including G. Stanley Hall (A Study of Dolls, 1897); Laura Starr (The Doll Book, 1908), and Janet Pagter Johl (All four of her books, c. 1946), recognize the educational value of dolls. One subject dolls help to teach very well is history. The early Venus figures discussed by Max von Boehn in Dolls (1927) teach us about prehistory, while the other idols and dolls of the Ancient World like the Egyptian Ushabti, Sumer figurines, Celtic Epona figures, Greek shadow puppets, and Roman ivory dolls and rag dolls educate us about religion, art, daily life, and play in these cultures. The Epona figures represented not only a deity, but one based on the life of a real woman. Read more about her in Morgan Llewellyn’s historical novel, The Horse Goddess, and in Nora Chadwick’s classic nonfiction text, The Celts. Egyptian historical dolls, like the Ushabti that accompanied Pharaohs to their grave, were often portraits of the deceased, as is the case of those that accompanied King Tut. The history of toys and dolls is often traced to rag dolls and bone dolls found in children’s graves; the most famous is the ancient rag doll in the British Museum. In Greece and Rome, children on the threshold of adulthood often dedicated their dolls to the goddess Artemis, Diana to the Romans. The poet Sappho wrote a poem accompanying her offering, begging Artemis not to despise her doll’s little purple cloak. By the Middle Ages, Santos representing saints and The Holy Family appeared in churches and in elaborate nativity sets, done all over Europe. These dolls told the history of religion. Toy soldiers were soon made to commemorate famous battles, and by the 19th century, portrait dolls were made of kings, queens and politicians. Queen Victoria and her family were popular subjects for doll makers. So was Lord Kitchener, done as a wax doll with realistic moustaches and uniform. While not “official ”portraits, other molded dollheads include Marie Antoinette, Empress Eugenie, Queen Louise of Prussia, Mary Todd Lincoln, Adelina Patti, Pavlova, Jenny Lind, even Napoleon III. Caricatures were also becoming popular. One of the earliest examples was the ‘guy’ scarecrow figure that appeared on November 5, Guy Fawkes Day, celebrated in England to commemorate the failure of Fawkes Gunpowder Plot to overtake parliament. Jumeau made large and beautiful dolls for international expositions that were dressed in costumes from all the continents, and some A. Marque dolls were dressed as famous queens. Other French bisque dolls were dressed as Joan of Arc. During the early years of the twentieth century, dolls representing Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan “the Kid” appeared, as well as dolls representing other actors and celebrities, including Mary Pickford, Baby Peggy, and famous people such as Amelia Earhart. The 1930s brought more portrait dolls of real people and these continue to tell the history of Hollywood and the era in which the dolls were made. This was the age of Shirley Temple and Jane Withers dolls, and later, Deanna Durbin, Judy Garland, Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara, and many more. By the 1950s, Kimport dolls was importing and offering dolls from all over the world, but also dolls representing every historical and literary character imaginable. Madame Alexander was going the same thing; her historical and literary characters include Laura Ingalls Wilder, Emily Dickinson, and Heidi. Owning a collection of Madame Alexander dolls dating from 1940-1970 was like owning the entire history and literature departments of a major university. Peggy Nisbet and other companies were making historical figures including Henry VIII and his Six Wives, Queen Elizabeth I and II, Princess Diana, King

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Tut, The Pope, Winston Churchill, even the Shah and Empress of Iran. Emma Clear recreated the Queen Louise doll and also made her version of George and Martha Washington, still popular with collectors today. Bernard and Frances Ravca often created dolls of historical personages as did other N.I.A.D.A artists. Ann Parker, another noted doll artist, created her own version of Henry VIII’s wives as well as lovely examples of writers such as Charlotte Bronte. Liberty of London made kings and queens of cloth, as well. Lenci made their own versions, and the Lenci Rudolph Valentino is the stuff of doll legend. In America, Carlson dolls dressed small hard plastic and larger vinyl dolls as American history, including George and Martha Washington, various native American tribes, Priscilla Alden, coon cap-wearing pioneers, Amish figures and more. Marie LeVeau and other New Orleans historical figures were created as dolls by Gambina dolls and other local artists. Madame Alexander, Suzanne Gibson, and other artists created first lady dolls wearing their inaugural gowns. President Kennedy and his family inspired Madame Alexander and others to create dolls of them. Satirical dolls of Sen. Barry Goldwater, who himself collected Kachina dolls. Dolls of President Nixon and President Lyndon Johnson were popular novelties. One vintage Kennedy doll is mechanical and rocks in a chair similar to one the president actually owned. Later political dolls of the Clintons, Mitt Romney, John McCain, Ronald Reagan and even FDR and Eleanor Elvis Presley, 2 Years Old Roosevelt became desirable cross collectibles for those who Porcelain also liked campaign buttons and political memorabilia. www.thetoyshoppe.com The 1960s saw the first wave of the bobble-head doll craze, now enjoying a renaissance. Unusual bobble-heads include various sports figures and one representing Bix Beiderbecke, the famous horn player. The Toy Shoppe features bobble-heads of Einstein, Edgar Allan Poe, Rosie the Riveter, Alfred Hitchcock, himself a puppeteer, Mark Twain, Queen Elizabeth II, FDR, and Teddy Roosevelt. A bobble hips Lucille Ball shows the star dressed in her I Love Lucy role. Friedericy makes beautiful historical portrait dolls of composers, including Mozart, that are displayed in their own shadowbox. They also created Mark Twain, Jane Austen, and Edgar Allan Poe shadowboxes. Porcelain artist Hildegard Gunzel has fashioned a darling portrait of a two year old Elvis Presley. In resin, she has designed English Rose Charlotte, thereby following a long tradition of portraying the British Royal Family in doll form. And, of course, teddy bears and dolls representing Teddy Roosevelt could fill a book in themselves. In fact there have been historical dolls representing almost every monarch, author, saint, or sinner that ever lived. These are dolls that teach us as well as entertain our children. They form a fantastic collection all on their own.

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Bisque Huret on gutta percha body, swivel neck, Huret clothing.

Meissen china, formerly in the Richard Wright collection.

The Kaonis Collection A Tribute to Whimsy and Wonderment By Valerie Fogel

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t is my pleasure and privilege to bring you the entrancing story of two special, talented friends, diligent collectors that are well known in our closeknit community. As the publications director in charge of advertising, and editor-in-chief, respectively, Keith and Donna Kaonis have been synonymous with Antique Doll Collector magazine for the last two decades. I have often referred to them as “the heartbeat of the magazine”. Thanks to the proactive efforts of this talented duo and a highly skilled staff whose roles revolved seamlessly around them, Antique Doll Collector has grown into a polished publication with a significant following of loyal subscribers. Donna performed brilliantly in her role as editor-in-chief, not only by shaping and refining submissions and layouts; but by amplifying the writer’s voice throughout each article. Donna has a masterful and uncanny eye for details and planning - bringing fascinating and educational material to the reader with exceptional graphics and graceful flow.

In addition, she shared her own knowledgeable and gentle voice through the years in numerous doll articles and narratives of exhibits, conventions and events, taking the reader on a journey through the pages. Keith, the publications director, was tireless in his efforts to pull in the advertisers; always with a warm story or amusing anecdote. His affable character and resonant “radio-voice” served him well; winning over auction houses, and business owners. He shared that adverting is what he truly believes in; that a business’ success lies in good advertising. So, selling advertising was a natural for him. As an advertiser that fell for the warm sales approach and logic of this man’s words, and benefited by his advice, I heartily endorse his philosophy! On behalf of the magazine, Keith and Donna were fixtures at the Annual UFDC Salesroom publishers preview meet and greet. From there, they would make their rounds through the showroom, visiting with dealers and friends, Antique DOLL Collector

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Rock and Graner tin display vases, 15-1/2 inches tall

making new friends, photographing spectacular dolls and accessories on display and signing up new dealers to take advantage of their advertising. Over the years, they made these rounds to as many doll shows and related doll events as possible; sharing their finds with the readership and bringing everyone closer to dolls, the art of collecting and the delights of discovery. In December of 2016, Keith and Donna invited me to their exquisite home in Pennsylvania. We shared a few precious days and I reveled in each of their stories and their stunning collections. Their beautiful home is like a warm embrace, welcoming you with charming and iconic folk and antique advertising art, whimsical comic characters and glassed-in cabinets of stunning early and rare dolls. Room after room perfectly showcases myriads of unique collections, all set against a backdrop of antique to contemporary furnishings and colorful artwork and textiles. I was curious about the evolution of their relationship, their collections and their professional lives before and during their time with Antique Doll Collector. Over the few days we spent together, they wove their stories together into a tapestry of sorts - both fascinating and delightful. We settled in with hot coffee and baked goodies and these two-wonderful people affectionately took turns sharing their journey. In 1964 in southern California, Keith became an

entrepreneur when he founded Accent Studios, an advertising agency. One of his clients was a major financial institution where Donna worked in their advertising department in 1975. It was here the two met, both having experienced previous marriages. In Keith’s words, “There was this beautiful, classy woman, dressed to the nines. All it took was a little small talk on one elevator ride and the lightning bolt hit! We had our first date in La Jolla (a picturesque seaside town in southern California) … the rest is history!” The two married in 1977, moved to Point Loma, California overlooking San Diego’s harbor, and have been together ever since. In the mid-seventies Donna joined Accent Studios as an account executive. Simultaneous to running the agency, they began a magazine called Collector’s Showcase, appealing to enthusiasts of dolls, toys and antique advertising. They ultimately sold this magazine, staying on to produce for the new owners. In early 1990 an interesting opportunity presented itself to them in New York, and they relocated to Long Island which, although exciting, was quite a culture shock coming from ‘laid back’ southern California. The major move combined with some unexpected ripples in the agreement that brought them to the east coast created a bit of a rocky time for them, but they leaned into each other and forged bravely ahead. 1993 began a new chapter

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Wood bodied fashion, original box labeled “Poupee Juif” (Jewish poupee)

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in the couple’s lives: they moved their production talents any form! Mr. Peanut signs, a Planters peanut roaster to a publication called Antique Doll World which was for the living room, jars - even a cast-iron fence post published nine times a year. This magazine was sold in topper in the shape of the famed peanut man with 1997 and subsequently became a monthly magazine monocle! As time went on, their interests continued with a new title: Antique Doll Collector. It has operated to evolve, while phasing out of the advertising art under the same family ownership since 1997, and and old west collections. These earlier collections is presently celebrating its 20-year anniversary. were parlayed into comic toys for Keith, while During the peak of their production, the Donna’s interests began to lean toward Kewpie distribution of the magazine reached almost dolls. Visiting collections and attending shows ten thousand collectors worldwide. for the magazine, they were exposed to many Donna shared that she was not always new categories of collecting. Soon Donna’s a collector. In fact, in the mid-seventies her interests turned to early cloth dolls, Chinas, inspiration to collect came from Keith, papier-mache and wooden dolls. “I have an avid collector of many things from always loved folk art and it truly inspires early childhood growing up in Spokane, the types of dolls I am drawn to and Washington. A fan of comic and radio collect.” She nodded toward a pair of shows, he collected cereal box prizes, comic large wood black folk-art dolls in the den books and cap pistols. Much later he evolved and it was plain to see her reverence for into collecting antique guns and gun powder them, acknowledging that they may not be for tins from the Old West and anything Wells Fargo. everyone, but are very special to her. A fan of old westerns and a self-confessed movie As the reminiscing continued, Keith shared critic, Keith proudly shared that while enjoying some of his early history. In the 1940s, as a these movies, his eagle eye never missed a gun not child growing up in Spokane, he built wooden contemporary to the period! airplane model kits. This involved sanding, Initially, they started collecting antique carving and painting. Over time Keith became quite advertising signs and tins with a special proficient and began carving and painting Schoenhut Koko the Clown, about affinity for Planters Peanuts advertising in his own creations; a hobby which continued 12 inches with hat, all original.

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Tiny KPM with a large sausage curl in the back, 7 inches.

12� Rohmer with wardrobe and many small sized accessories.

Wood-bodied china, 8 inches.

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In back two chinas by TPM (Tielsch Porzellan Manufaktur). Front, wood bodied china, 13 inches.

into adulthood. I was mesmerized by his detailed folk-art carvings of a multitude of assorted colorful birds on a fence, a jaunty whirly gig and a replica of a nineteenth-century butcher shop complete with all cuts of meats, butcher and patrons in a splendid building. Keith reproduced it from an original that went to auction at Christies’ and sold for $22,000. “Donna just loved it (the auction item) but we knew that we couldn’t afford it, so I just made one!” He worked on it in his makeshift wood shop, piece by piece, over a period of six long cold months. Keith proudly shared that at one point his butcher shop had been mistaken for a nineteenthcentury piece by a highly regarded, well-seasoned collector. He related another story of carving an early version of Woody Woodpecker, which he presented to Woody’s creator, Walter Lantz. Later eighteen pieces of Lantz memorabilia were exhibited at the Smithsonian Museum. Interestingly, the lead piece featured in the news story was the Woody Woodpecker that Keith had created! At one point, Keith was commissioned by a major retailer to produce a Halloween toy, but the mass production work and the low price per piece dissolved his interest - a deterrent for most talented artists. In any case, his work is a visual delight and nothing short of exceptional! As those close to Keith know, he is a passionate 18

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Schoenhut toy collector and aficionado. In the midseventies, he began acquiring the nucleus of Schoenhut’s Teddy’s Adventures in Africa Safari, a fantastic toy set with innumerable jointed, wood-carved pieces. In the early eighties, he acquired the Schoenhut band and later the show wagons of the Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus, his focus on the early toys from 1903-1912. Their spacious den houses a large display case for the Safari, teeming with wild animals, dark natives and Teddy Roosevelt and company. The living room showcases the amazing, action filled, colorful Humpty Dumpty Circus! As you make your way through their large two-story home, various areas are brightened by wondrous Schoenhut characters such as hard to find “Rollys” of Buster Brown and Tige, Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, Schoenhut delivery wagons, collections of mischievous Palmer Cox Brownies, and the company’s comic toys. No room has been left untouched by the warmth and prestige of Donna’s collections or the whimsical touches of Keith’s collections. Donna’s collections also grace the spacious living room, guest room and bedroom. The dolls she has chosen are nothing short of breathtaking and fascinating for both their merit and their unique and rare origins. We opened the cases and visited each example one by one; a thrill for this

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Pedlars, wax and wood carved.

Black woodens, 20 and 22�

Grodnertals, formerly in the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 14 inches. Inside each costume is a label detailing the era of the costume.

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doll enthusiast. Donna’s eye is impeccable; each doll reflects her refined and discriminating taste in dolls. Rare Chinas and parians, cloth and papier-maches dolls, wood dolls and bisque head lady dolls, most all from the mid-nineteenth century or earlier, fill her cabinets. In the wellappointed guest-room, a splendid china, c. 1855-1860, with trousseau in trunk greeted me from the painted wood cabinet she resides in. Resplendent in her finery and lavish array of accessories, she was truly a delight to awaken to! In their years together in southern California, Keith and Donna were good friends and acquaintances with such iconic collectors as Dorothy Dixon and Winnie Langley as well as John Darcey Noble, and Richard Wright, among many others. These superlative collectors graciously shared their collections, insights and expertise, thereby becoming deeply influential and inspirational to them both; their ideals carried forward in the exceptional choices made by Keith and Donna. Donna shared that one of her early prized possessions is her

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Chase Mammy, in original nurse’s outfit.

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Early china attributed to Kestner, 14 inches. Her clothes are beautifully made, with linings, rich trims and cloth covered buttons. Each costume is labeled and dates from the late 1830’s to mid 1840’s.

KPM china babies, each approx. 4-1/2 inches, in swaddling and original basket.

Izannah Walker from the famed Woolrich family, a story she shared some years back in the UFDC Convention Journal. The doll truly has a patina of having been lovingly cared for to match her rich history; if only she could speak! Keith’s favorite toys are naturally the Schoenhut Safari

and the Humpty Dumpty Circus. Donna offered, “We were in the foyer at the Cow Palace in San Francisco for a toy show in the seventies and Keith saw his first Schoenhut characters… it was the beginning of his love affair!” During the visit with my generous hosts, we had the

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Schoenhut’s “Teddy’s Adventures in Africa.”

Rare early Schoenhut clown on roly

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Schoenhut Circus Aggregation

Punch whirligig made by Keith

opportunity to speak of many things, including the impact of technology on the antiques market, the fluctuations in collecting desires, and a view to the future of what best plans are long-term for care and keeping of our collections over time. We exchanged views on where things were headed that would affect our collecting decisions. We shared fun and meaningful Antique Advertising Sign stories about our lives, loves and challenges in the world of collecting. It was a deeply gratifying and enjoyable exchange. Thank you, Keith and Donna, for sharing your lives, spectacular collections and passionate pursuits. And, on behalf of doll enthusiasts everywhere, thank you for your unflinching dedication to producing a visually beautiful, entertaining, and educational magazine during your time with Antique Doll Collector. Have an amazing retirement! 24

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28.5” CM Long Face Triste Bebe Jumeau “13”, brown pw eyes, pierced applied ears, stiff wrist body, antique French shoes, dressed in antique style w/ umbrella, antique mohair wig $21,950. Now $19,995.

29” Bru Jne 13 shoulder head on kid Chevrot body w/ nice replaced bisque arms, brown pw eyes, beautiful face $14,500. Now $13,250.

26” EJ Jumeau on stiff wrist body, marked DEPOSE E12J, blue pw eyes, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, chip on inner rim, antique style clothes $9950. Now $8925.

24.5” Amazing Character S & H 1488, blue sleep eyes, HH wig $4450. Now $3975. 35” Handwerck 79 16 ½ 7 ½, brown sleep eyes, HH wig, antique clothing $895. Now $695.

15.5” Kestner 245 JDK Jr 1914 Hilda on toddler body, knit outfit, pink antique leather boots, hands repainted, blue sleep eyes, HH wig $2495. Now $2250.

8.5” Gebruder Heubach #1049913 All Bisque w/ brown intaglio eyes, red band in molded hair, antique clothing $795. Now $650.

11.5” Hilda 237 1914 Kestner Jr on Toddler body, brown sleep eyes, antique mohair wig and clothing $2295. Now $1850.

13” Flirty eyed Shirley Temple in Rarer “Curly Top” dress with pin, little paint flaking right rear $262.50 Now $240. 11” HeeBee SheBee by Horsman all original in tagged dress, paint is good but flaking in spots $325. Now $225.

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27” K * R 122 on toddler body w/ blue flirty eyes, mohair wig, antique clothing $1095. Now $950.

18” CM Simon & Halbig 949, 3 hole Belton head, blue threaded eyes, stiff wrist body $1495. Now $1250.

16” Kestner Baby Jean marked JDK 12 Made in Germany, brown sleep eyes, beautiful molding & painting $695. Now $515.

24” Kestner 143 w/ beautiful coloring, blue sleep eyes, HH wig, nice body $995. Now $895.

15.5” Jumeau French Fashion ‘2’, blue pw eyes, pierced ears, kid body w/ replaced German arms $1495. Now $1295. 19” Lori Swaine & Co 232 11, blue sleep eyes, rt eye lid chipped, beautiful molding, pinkie as is $475. Now $365.

All original 15” Glass eyed Pouty K Star R 114 Boy w/ HH wig, blue sleep eyes, leather sandals, great coloring $5250 Now $4495. 11.5” Kestner #184 Character Child, brown painted eyes, 5 piece body, sweet expression $1695. Now $1250.

20” Kestner 167 all original, blue sleep eyes, mohair wig, small hairline, momma / poppa pullstrings in body $525. Now $410. 15” Bahr & Proschild #604 character all original, mohair wig, hairline on back $595. Now $425.

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An absorbing look inside the rich rooms of Heather Cullman* by Nicki Burley

Fripon excitedly greets Azura, who has just stepped in to warm herself at the 1:6 scale Bespaq fireplace, which is decorated with vintage Limoges plates. Azura is an antique SFBJ 60 8/0. (Heather Cullman photo)

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nce upon a time, there was a doll collector who fell under the spell of Bleuette. Now, to be honest…that has happened to a lot of us. While some are initially fascinated by her history and some by her vast commercial and homemade wardrobes, we are all beguiled by her joyful charm. It begins with one doll, which is a reasonable number. But it’s impossible to stop with just one or two, because many molds were used throughout her 60-year production, and our collector hearts love giving every doll a home. There’s also an undeniable pressure from the little girls themselves. They frequently beg for something new, whether it’s a dress, hat, or a whole new sister. And how can we resist? Most Mamans soon find themselves dreaming up a place where their growing collection of dolls can live. Bleuettes were designed to be goeverywhere companions for generations of French girls, so it never seems right to line them up neatly on a shelf. They came into the world at the dawn of the twentieth century, created by the Gautier-Languereau firm to accompany subscriptions to the new conservative Catholic children’s magazine La Semaine de Suzette. At first, their dolly lives were relatively sedate, serving as models for little girls’ sewing and dress design skills. But it was a busy century, full of progress and change, and the dolls barreled along with the lives of their owners. Delicate frills gave way to streamlined sports outfits while Bleuette energetically played outside, went to school, and traveled the world. * Heather Cullman has collected Bleuette since 2002 and currently owns 31 dolls spanning every decade of their production. She is also an award-winning historical romance novelist. Of her eight books, her favorites remain “Stronger Than Magic” and “For All Eternity.”

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A cheery fire lights up a corner of the cozy living room. Elegant, overstuffed purple velvet seating bears evidence that the girls were recently here: they’ve left behind a stereoscope, needlework, photo albums and an elephant pull toy. (Nicki Burley photo) At the other end of the room, the girls divide their time between music and study. They often write letters and practice penmanship at the antique desk, fitted out with leather accessories. (Nicki Burley photo)

They’ve seen it all-- seaside picnics, sticky tea parties, whispered secrets, and vacation adventures. They even braved the deprivations of both World Wars, providing their little owners the treasured comfort of a friendly face. Antique Bleuettes vividly recall these past adventures and look especially wistful if you tuck them away behind glass; they much prefer to be played with. Should you ask your girl, she’ll happily provide a list of her housing requirements: her home should be a bit grand, because comfort and pampering are high on every girl’s list. A warm quilt, glowing fireplace, soft rugs, and a deep tub full

of bubbles would also do nicely. It should also be stuffed full of interesting items in every nook and cranny, as these girls are happiest when there’s plenty to do. She won’t get into MUCH mischief, but she wouldn’t mind trying! Happily, Heather Cullman’s house in southern California is at least one place on Earth which has everything a doll could possibly want. Her collection includes a variety of vintage dolls, artist dolls, and antiques, but she is especially inspired by the impish childhood spirit of Bleuette. Most of the dolls dwell sedately in tall glass-front cabinets. The Bleuettes, however, Antique DOLL Collector

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There’s great excitement in the bedroom as Amoura, a vintage Unis France 60 8/0, tries on her G-L First Communion dress. Angelica, a Premiere, is a bit envious-- but glad she can at least wear the pretty blue dress that day. (Heather Cullman photo)

All sorts of girly necessities can be found on the dresser and tucked away in the wardrobe, which is usually too full to close. A lacy nightgown is laid out for bedtime, but the girls obviously plan to play dress-up with one of Auntie’s old gowns and an enormous hat. (Heather Cullman photo)

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The shoes may be lined up neatly by the bed, but there’s nothing tidy about the Tiny Bleuettes made by Nada Christensen, who are jumping on the comfy mattress like proverbial little monkeys. The antique bedstead is covered in a quilt and knotted canopy cover, handmade by Heather. (Nicki Burley photo)

have their own elaborate dollhouse. She firmly believes that these dolls were created for play, so a happy mix of antique and reproduction girls take turns popping in and out of the house for visits. When they’re not busy playing in the house, the girls help Heather stage imaginative tableaux for greeting cards. As a holiday approaches, her workroom becomes a whirlwind of activity equal to any real theater company. Costumes are fitted, sets designed, and accessories appear from every basket, trunk, shelf, and bin. Once the completed scenes are photographed, the girls collapse into an exhausted heap, already dreaming of their next exciting production. Heather’s imagination, which supplies the stories for each greeting card, has also created a dollhouse perfect for Bleuette. The house itself, a tall wood-framed cabinet with glass shelves, is simple and well-built. Its glass doors slide open to reveal five floors, divided into six rooms: living room, bedroom, dining room, bathroom, kitchen, and nursery. Each glass shelf is covered with material to protect the dolls from falls and provide the appearance of flooring, visually separating it from the level above it as in a regular dollhouse. While there is no exact

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The intimate dining room, which shares a floor with the bathroom, is just the right setting for parties such as this one, presided over by a Unis France 301 1-1/4 named Astra, who looks stunning in red satin. Wainscoting, molding, and richly colored papers set off the dark furniture. (Nicki Burley photo)

Googly considers sneaking some cheese while Fripon and Teddy discuss the day’s events beneath Heather’s handmade chandelier. One glass of wine hardly seems like enough for three guests! Happily, the vintage buffet is stocked with more bottles, along with a full set of Limoges serving ware for the meal. (Heather Cullman photo)

Opposite the sideboard is a gallery wall of framed pictures, and tucked in the corner, a bric-a-brac holding porcelain treasures from the dolls’ travels. (Nicki Burley photos)

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Avril, an SFBJ 301‑1, is decked out in swimming gear to give her puppy and dolly proper baths. Good thing she’s wearing espadrilles so she doesn’t slip on the wet floor! (Heather Cullman photo) Inspiring mermaid posters grace the tiled walls near the bubbly footed tub. Fluffy towels, bath oils, and reading material are ready for the next bather, who probably plans to use up all the hot water. (Nicki Burley photo) The washstand is elegantly outfitted with Limoges accessories, including a chamber pot with an eye in the bowl, considered a very funny item in the days of chamber pots. (Nicki Burley photo)

scale and no exact time period, every carefully selected item fits the dolls perfectly. The charming effect is similar to antique children’s dollhouses, rather than those created to display an adult’s collection. The furniture and accessories are a decorator’s blend of antique, modern, and handcrafted items, giving each room an overall impression of creative comfort. Like a true miniaturist, Heather repurposes fullsize items when they catch her eye. Even viewed up close, the rooms seem so real that it’s easy to imagine stepping into Bleuette’s world to join her in play. The basic layout and furniture arrangement generally stay the same, but 30

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Arielle, a Unis France 251-2, is always excited when she gets a chance to play in the nursery. The 251-2, produced during the 1930s, had a “baby” face, giving this version of Bleuette a distinctly different look from previous molds. (Heather Cullman photo)

Coloring is a favorite activity for the girls and their baby dolls. Heather displays particularly fine pieces of art on the wall behind the table, as any proud Maman would do! (Heather Cullman photo)

If the girls didn’t seem a little spoiled before, one look at their well-stocked nursery gives away the secret. Toys from every era Bleuette was produced can be found by the hand painted hutch, including a dollhouse and train set, German tin puppet theater, boxes of games, a pram full of dolls, tin soldiers, and even a robot! It’s impossible to be bored here. (Heather Cullman photo)

The girls love to have music when they play, evidenced by the antique Schoenhut piano topped off by a Victrola for dancing to records. The birds aren’t so sure they enjoy the noise, so they’ve figured out how to sneak away from the cage. Sock Monkey and Golly, however, hope the next dance party begins soon. (Nicki Burley photo)

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One of the busiest rooms in any home is the kitchen, and it’s no exception here. Vintage SFBJ 60 8/0, Amitee, is ready for action in the bright, cheerful room filled with cooking tools and made cozy with rag rugs, curtains, and cushioned seats. (Heather Cullman photo) The hutch sits in one of the most welcoming corners in the house, next to a window overlooking Monet’s garden. The girls can read recipes while perched comfortably on the stools. When they’re ready to bake, yellow canisters, dishes, and a mixer set on the counter provide all that’s needed to begin. (Nicki Burley photos)

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The refrigerator is an antique salesman’s sample, the stove is a vintage toy, and the yellow curtained sink was created especially by Heather, proving that eclectic décor can appear unified through color and style. Tiny jelly molds and souvenir porcelains decorate the walls. (Heather Cullman photo) Sink close-up showing minute tiles set with real grout and unique found items like netting in the sink drain, giving the effect of a human-sized vintage fixture. (Heather Cullman photo)

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f someone walked into my doll room, their first thought would be “she needs a much larger room.” Their second thought would be “just what does she collect?” Both observations would be understandable: My doll room is filled to the brim and I constantly have to “cull the herd.” And my doll collecting style is eclectic. I collect what speaks to me. My collection spans the generations – from current BJD’s to 19th century peg woodens. However, there is one type of doll that has a special allure for me – the cloth doll. When you envelop a cloth doll in your arms and give it a hug, it accepts that hug and provides solace. Whether that hug stemmed from joy, anger, disappointment, anticipation – the cloth doll, simply stated, IS comfort.

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Their unique and interesting faces – whether on manufactured or artist originals - often emulate their creators and can be easily identified. With the acceptance of each doll into my collection, there is the research, which I love, especially delving into the inspiration that created each doll. Often in cloth doll history the theme is creating a child for the child (Kathe Kruse followed this idea in the development of her dolls.) Kathe Kruse’s doll adventure began with a request from her daughter Maria for a doll. Kruse felt the porcelain-headed dolls available at the time were fragile, heavy, and lacked the characteristics of a real baby. She decided to make a doll

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for her daughter with a sand-filled cloth body and a potato for a head. From that simple attempt evolved the famous Kathe Kruse dolls - a doll with hand-painted, washable face and the features of a child, with reindeer-hairstuffed stockinette bodies warm to a child’s embrace. Kathe Kruse wasn’t the first woman to attempt to create the perfect baby doll. Ella Gaunt Smith from Roanoke, Alabama was given a bisque headed doll by a neighbor girl to repair. She spent two years attempting to repair that doll and in the process realized that there was a much better way to make a “child friendly” doll. She devised a process for making an indestructible head out

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1920’s Chase babies – one on left has original face paint, one on right has been repainted

of fleece-lined fabric which was stiffened and then painted with waterproof paint. She made thousands of these “Indestructible Dolls” from her home from 1902 -1932 (the year she passed away.) Martha Jenks Chase of Pawtucket, Rhode Island also produced her own concept of a child’s doll. Her inspiration was mechanical dolls. She felt that these modern dolls denied the child the opportunity to use their own imagination. She created a lightweight, washable baby doll out of stiffened stockinette in 1899. It was known as the Chase Baby, a baby doll that would inspire a young mother in the care of her child. Some cloth dolls were created in memory of a loved one. Johnny Gruelle was an American artist, cartoonist, illustrator and author. While rummaging through his mother’s attic, he came upon an old rag doll. He gave the doll to his daughter Marcella. He would watch her play with her dolls, recreating those moments in children’s books. Just prior to the publication of his first book, his daughter Marcella passed away at age 13, from

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complications of a viral infection. After her death, he searched for a publisher for the stories he had written about his daughter. In 1918 P.F. Volland agreed to publish his books but, also produced a cloth Raggedy Ann doll as a way of promoting his stories. The Raggedy Ann and “friends” dolls are still produced today and are some of the most well- known cloth dolls in the world. Some cloth dolls are born of passion – and abrupt career changes. Modern doll artist R. John Wright had seen a book in a library highlighting Steiff dolls. He was fascinated with the process and the dolls. But, it wasn’t until her was laid off from his town clerk job that he decided to pursue his doll-making dreams. Using Lenci dolls and Kathe Kruse dolls as inspiration, he created and sold his first “primitive floppy” dolls in 1976. Time, experimentation, and the assistance of his talented wife Susan led to the creation of a molded fabric doll with

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hand-painted face and detailed felt clothing. His cloth dolls have found their way into almost every doll collection in America and are still being produced today. Many primitive cloth dolls were “mommy made.” Each face is unique. Whether it was hand drawn, needle sculpted, or embroidered, the face is a reflection of a mother’s love for her child. These dolls are usually the most tattered, or, as I prefer to think of it, most loved by their little mothers. in the late 1800’s new technology provided an inexpensive method for making “home sewn” dolls with realistic children’s faces and clothing. The process was lithography on fabric. Albert Bruckner was a lithographer by trade. He observed a friend hand-sewing a cloth doll and came up with an idea for producing dolls. In 1901 he began production of a line of lithographed dolls on reams of fabric that were sold by the yard. The fabric bore actual photos of children’s faces with pre-printed clothing. The mother purchased the fabric, cut out the doll, sewed it and then stuffed it. Bruckner manufactured his own line of dolls as well as manufacturing the Babyland Rag dolls for the Horseman company. The production of these dolls lasted from 1901 -1930.

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1930’s Atlantic City Kamkins

Some cloth doll artists observe the world around them, especially the joyful play of children, and express that joy through dolls: Eli Riehl was one such artist. Born in Villach in 1902, she spent her youth enjoying the solitude of nature – spending hours walking through the countryside. She dreamed of a quiet home in the mountains. At the age of 28 she was widowed and moved to a farmhouse in Buchholz in the Gegend Valley. She became friends with the local farmers and their children and would observe their joyful play. She was determined that it be immortalized and in 1950 began to make dolls. Each doll, and the clothing was hand-made by her. The needlesculpted faces of her 7” children are reflections of the joy they found in their play. I have two of her dolls and have to admit they are two of my favorites. One I call “The Bully” with his serious

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countenance, hands shoved deep into his pockets, and slightly hunched stature. The other I have nicknamed “the Dog Whisperer.” His face entreating as he raises a stick in the air, ready to throw it for a game of fetch with his dog. I hope some day to visit the Elli Riehl Museum in Treffen where more than 600 of her dolls are on display. And, of course, some cloth dolls were generated as a business: The Lenci Doll Company was imagined by Italian wife and mother Elena Scavini. In 1918 she began production of pressed felt doll heads with artistically painted faces and elaborate costumes. Her dolls were expensive for the time, often costing a month’s salary, but her company thrived. I purchased my first Lenci doll at the

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Ella Smith “Alabama” Doll with 1911 Steiff Tige bulldog

Naples doll show about ten years ago. She was perched on a cardboard box with a sign plastered to the front of her organza dress that read “take me home and fix me!” Her head was resting on her shoulder, her arms barely held in place by her dress. But, oh, that dress! Sheer organza with embroidered accents, accessorized with matching ruffled pantalets and gorgeous beaded, purple suede shoes. However, it was her face that sold me. A smile reminiscent of the Mona Lisa – she made you stop and ask “a penny for your thoughts.” I asked the vendor if they knew who the manufacturer was – they did not. My husband gave me “that look.” At 40 inches tall, where would I put her? But, she had captured my heart. $40 later I walked out the door with her balanced on my hip. Upon reaching my car, I carefully peeled off the packing tape. I covered her with a clear plastic bag, buckled her into the rear seat of my Minicooper convertible, and headed home. She garnered quite a few inquisitive glances during that drive. Once I reached home, I carefully removed her beautiful purple suede shoes. To my delight, there was the word “Lenci” written across the bottom of her foot. I took an old bra and converted it into a sling, successfully snugging her arms up to her shoulders and took another piece of that same bra to reinforce the neck joint (yes, I am a nurse.) My research 1920’s Lenci “Spring” boudoir doll with French pajama bag dog 42

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revealed that she was manufactured by the Lenci company in 1927, part of their “Four Seasons” series, and my doll was officially “Spring.” There were many Lenci imitators, and not all produced sub-par dolls. The French company of Raynal began production of their stuffed cloth dolls with felt heads in 1922, and it can be argued that their dolls are of equal quality to the Lenci doll. In fact Raynal dolls are often be found in the collections of Lenci collectors. Raynal produced felt-headed dolls until 1935, at which point they began production of celluloid heads. Some of the dolls in my collection are without provenance. Despite my efforts at research and opinions from my doll-collecting colleagues, their manufacturer remains a mystery. I have a few pictures of these dolls included in this article. My hopes are that another doll collector will recognize them and provide that errant history. I have to admit, I have always been in awe of doll artists. Where does their inspiration come from? Eight years ago I encountered a needlefelting artist at IDEX. Needle felting is the art of taking a sharp needle and raw wool and sculpting incredible creatures. She was kind enough to demonstrate the basics of needle felting for me and provided me with information for obtaining supplies. That was the beginning of my own artistic adventures. Cloth dolls? Come on now. Who doesn’t love a cloth doll! Research: Wikipedia, Collectorsweekly.com, Elli Riehl Puppenwelt

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Let’s Party! Occidental Traditions for Children’s Dolls Parties By Samy Odin

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hildren’s parties are a relatively new phenomenon, one that goes back in history only a couple of centuries, which is quite recent by European standards. For centuries children were, of course, part of family and social gatherings, especially during festivities following the religious calendar, but one needs to wait until the end of the Ancien Regime, late 18th century, to see where children were participating in gatherings parties - organized exclusively for them. Historically, the aristocracy followed strict rules when it came to inviting guests. Throughout the 19th century, the bourgeoisie also developed its own rules, often based on the modus vivendi earlier established by the nobility. Such rules were mirrored in the way children were invited to party. The Victorian era appears to be a Golden Age for producing all the fancy goods needed to gather children: party favors, disguises, table and kitchenware, menus, music sheets, interior decorations, paper ephemera, containers such as picnic baskets etc...

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And these same items that were created for children also came in miniaturized versions to fit dolls’ scale. Their variety is overwhelming. In fact, our interest in these miniature collectibles follows cyclical trends. Today the craze for party-related doll accessories is strong again. Almost all types of dolls, from any era, call for their specific party accessory: a fancy porcelain tea set, a boxed silver table set, a colorful chromolithographed menu, a proper table cloth with matching napkins, a gilded porcelain tête-à-tête, a fancy costume or a “carnet de bal” for a Carnival Ball... Each of these “colifichets”, as we call them in France, are appropriate for a Second Empire poupée as well as for a Bleuette from the Art Deco decades or even for a celluloid doll from the Fifties or for an American Girl of today. The geographical provenance of children leads to the choice of the most appropriate type of party accessory, as well. Tea sets more reflect the habit of northern English speaking communities, while coffee sets are easier to find in countries from around the Mediterranean when complete lunch, dinner or chocolate sets often bear a French or German inscription. Solitaire China sets for breakfast are more frequently mentioned in urban areas while Antique DOLL Collector

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instead of the traditional materials, the differences in the accessories for dolls of the post WWII era no longer relied on the quality of the material itself but on the crafting. Each type of doll, depending on its quality, provenance and age, can be given today the most appropriate accessory, this makes these collectibles very thrilling to find and to help assemble superior outfits for the collectors’ enjoyment. This mouth-watering theme also has an irresistible echo in the popular illustrations distributed among

the children’s audience. The Victorian scraps that illustrate this article demonstrate how largely the Children’s Party theme was diffused during 19th and 20th centuries. The latest trend today with doll collectors consists in displaying dolls with period illustrations that create the ideal background for these dolly parties and an historically proper reference when it comes to choosing the right look, the right fabric, the right color combination to dress and pose a doll of time past.

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Kammer & Reinhardt Linda Holderbaum discovers a forgotten K&R group from the ‘20s.

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ompanies looking to increase sales and offer new products turned to “novelties” in the 1920s. For example, these delightful character men were featured in the 1926-1927 Kammer & Reinhardt catalog. Described as “Highly Original Character Dolls,” one dozen are pictured depicting older gentlemen in various occupations: a policeman, painter, shoe cobbler, chef and other occupations. Constructed of padded stockinette over wire armature, they have wooden feet. The features are stitched and painted with yarn hair. Standing 13-inches in height, these charming characters were among other “novelties” such as half dolls with jointed arms and even googlies.

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The K*R catalog is long in format with the lineup of 12 characters in the top photo. These six are on the left side of the lineup and are identified with an “F” and a number. The doll second from the left is a policeman.

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These two 5-inch by 7-inch press photos are from the same time: December 16, 1922. The by-line on both photos reads the same: “A TABLEU BY THREE OF THE QUAINT LIFELIKE RAG DOLLS WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THIS YEARS NOVELTIES.” They are both Northcliffe Press Photos. The man on the far left has “EXPRESS” written on his hat, the middle man appears to be a preacher and the man on the far right may be a policeman—seen on the second from the left in the K*R ad. The artist on the left of this photo is also shown in the K*R catalog photo. A seated cobbler is in the middle and a chef or butcher on the far right. This photo carries the same by-line as the other photograph.

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The seated man at far left has a ruddy complexion with a thin white goatee under his lower lip. Stuffing may be missing from his nose though no hole seems to be present. He has bright but small side glancing painted eyes. He wears a red shirt with black felt tie, tan pants and black painted shoes. His cap is felt with a faux leather bill. This distinguished gentleman also has a black felt suit with offwhite felt hat. He has white yarn hair under his hat. The yarn used for his moustache and the hair on the sides of his head may have been white but has turned gray from discoloration. His head is long and thin and he has flesh colored peanut shaped felt ears. Thin wire shapes the monocle on his left eye.

They are shown on the same page as other (27 pictured) soldiers and men in various occupations in a range of sizes. The dolls on the bottom part of the page are constructed of a “most durable material, fine dull varnished and well painted.” Our character friends are only described as “light as a feather, wire frame, felt cloth dresses, cloth faces.” The first question when seeing these men is: where are the women characters? No information is available on these “novelty” dolls in the reference books that discuss the Kammer & Reinhardt Company. I frequently look for old press photographs when doing research. You never know when they can come in handy. I happened to find two press photographs showing some of these K*R character dolls. It appears that these dolls came out earlier then the 1926 catalog reference. The credit line stamp on the back of both photos dates them at December 16, 1922. While not all collectors are interested in these funny characters they do have a place in the history both of the Kammer & Reinhardt Company and in how times were changing for the toy industries and for the world. As always, anyone with additional information is always welcomed to share with me at Lholderbau@aol.com.

The dapper man with the bouquet is dressed in a black felt suit with top hat made of felt and paper. He has a careful groomed black moustache but his head is bald. He has a round face with his left eye closed—perhaps in a wink. He has a peanut shaped piece of felt for his left ear. All that remains of his right ear is the glue that held the piece of felt on. He carries a bouquet of flowers. 56

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10/21‑4/8/18 ~ Switzerland. The Storp Collection Exhibition ‑ from antiquity to present day. Toy Worlds Museum Basle.

11/18/17‑2/11/18 ~ Switzerland. “Edible” Christmas Tree Decorations Exhibition. Basel Toy Museum.

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3 ~ Leesburg, FL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Leesburg Community Bldg, Venetian Gardens. Orange Blossom & Hills and Lakes Doll Collectors Club. 3 ~ Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2213. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com 4 ~ Santa Ana, CA. Doll, Teddy Bear & Miniature Show. Elks Lodge. Rowbear & Friends Presents. 530‑366‑5169.

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10 ~ Ft. Myers, FL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Araba Temple. Ft. Myers Doll Club and Cape Coral Doll Guild. Marilia. 239‑540‑8628. Sharon. 239‑267‑1483. magicofdolls@gmail.com 10 ~ Schertz, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830‑606‑5868. dmeredith@dolldr.com 11 ~ Bellevue, WA. Doll Show. Red Lion Hotel. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206‑362‑8723. 17 ~ St. Petersburg, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Minnreg. Building. St. Petersburg Doll Club. Ilene Delk. 727‑347‑7556. 24 ~ Roseville, CA. Doll Show. Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com 25 ~ Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Gail Lemmon. 440‑396‑5386.

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2‑3 ~ Anaheim, CA. Doll Estate Sale. 1304 S. Westchester Dr. Sherryl Shirran. Sherrylks@aol.com. 714‑343‑4865. 3 ~ Cocoa, FL. Doll, Bear, Miniature & Toy Show. Space Coast Convention Center. Florida Space Coast Doll Club. Joanne. Collazo. 856‑266‑2518.

3 ~ Fletcher/Ashville, NC. Doll Show. WNC Agricultural Boone Bldg. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com 3 ~ Melbourne, FL. Doll Show. Space Coast Convention Center / Holiday Inn Express. Florida Space Coast Doll Club. Joanne. creativejojo@aol.com. 856‑266‑2518. www.floridaspacecoastdollclub.org 3 ~ Punta Gorda, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Charlotte Harbor Event Ctr. Port Charlotte Doll Club. Merle Romer. 941‑286‑1446. merle.romer@comcast.net

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3 ~ Santa Barbara, CA. Doll & Toy Show. Earl Warren Showgrounds. Santa Barbara Doll Club. Xavier Loza. 805‑698‑1415. sbdollclub@gmail.com 3 ~ Westampton, NJ. Princeton Doll & Toy Museum Contents & Collection of Virginia Aris to be sold at Auction. 700 Highland Dr. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2213. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com 4 ~ Tucson, AZ. Toy & Doll Show. Tucson Expo Center. Tom Russell. 520‑323‑1848.

10 ~ Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Cameo Doll Club. Pat Knutson. 760‑745‑2064.

10 ~ Fairhope, AL. Doll Show. The Fairhope Civic Center Auditorium. The Eastern Shore Doll Study Club of Alabama. Elizabeth Moore. 205‑789‑0342. Sheryl Columber. 251‑284‑4089. sam.dc.sc.07lex@gmail.com 10 ~ Lakeland, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Lake Mirror Center. Doll & Bear Show. Vicki. 315‑481‑8116. Diane. 863‑644‑1144. 11 ~ Baltimore, MD. A Doll Tea Party. Margaret Kincaid’s. Reservation. 646‑709‑4340.

11 ~ DeWitt, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Center of DeWitt. Sandy Johnson Barts. 269‑599‑1511. SJBbetsys@comcast.net 11 ~ Maquoketa, IA. Doll & Toy Show. Centerstone Inn & Suites. Eastern Iowa Doll Shows. Sherryl Newton. easterniowadollshows@aol.com.

14 ~ Essington, PA. Doll Show. Clarion Hotel. Terry Quinlan. 805‑687‑8901. 17‑18 ~ Naples, FL. Marquis Antique Doll Auction. Hyatt Regency. Theriault’s Auction. 410‑224‑3655. info@theriaults.com 17‑18 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll Show. Western Washington Fairgrounds. Dorothy Drake. Crossroads. www.crossroadsshows.com

17 ~ Venice, FL. Doll Show. Woodmere Park. Venice Doll Club. Patty. 941‑493‑6089. Mary. maryafalcone@gmail.com 22‑25 ~ Pacific Grove, CA. The Grovian Doll Museum. A Louise Hedrick & Denise Buese Sewing Workshop. 831‑643‑1902. www.carmeldollshop.com 23‑24 ~ Kansas City, MO. NADDA Antique Doll Dealers Show. Embassy Suites. www.NADDA.org

24 ~ Asheville, NC. Spring Luncheon with Bleuette. Kenmure Country Club, Flat Rock, NC. Land O’Sky Doll Club. Suzi Smith. 828‑667‑3690 Landoskydollclub.com 24 ~ Jonesborough, TN. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Jonesborough Visitors Ctr. Mary. 423‑247‑1639. Ellen. 423‑753‑0022.

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24 ~ Madison, WI. Doll Show. Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center. Madison Area Doll Club. Carol. 608‑212‑9832. caroljones6@yahoo.com

24 ~ Timonium, MD. Teddy Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453.

25 ~ Ft. Wayne, IN. Doll Show. Ft. Wayne Armory. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier. 586‑731‑3072. www.DollsShowProductions.com 25 ~ Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. Four‑Points Sheraton Hotel. Frasher’s Auction. 816‑625‑3786 (F) 816‑625‑3786. frasher@aol.com

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4 ~ Hatfield, PA. Alderfer Auction Selling the Collections of Rosemarie Snyder & Regina Steele, Part.One. Alderfer Auction. 215‑393‑3000. info@AlderferAuction.com

7 ~ Des Moines, IA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Iowa State Fairgrounds. Colleen Holden. 515‑986‑1975. www.desmoinesdollshow.com

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8 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Boston Dedham. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. 8 ~ Toledo, OH. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Stranahan Great Hall. Sandra Bullock. 734‑282‑0152. www.ToledoDollShow.com

11‑13 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com

14 ~ Essington, PA. Doll Show. Clarion Hotel. Terry Quinlan. 805‑687‑8901. www.quinlanshow.com 14 ~ Ringgold, GA. Doll Show. The Colonnade. Chattanooga Doll Club. Jane Heavener. 706‑965‑6031. mjheavener@catt.com 14 ~ West Chester, OH. Doll Show. EnterTRAINment Junction Expo Room. Queen City Beautiful Doll Club. Margie Schultz. 513‑207‑8409.

19‑22 ~ Pacific Grove, CA. The Grovian Doll Museum. An Educational Workshop – China Retreat. 831‑643‑1902. mnd@carmeldollshop.com 21 ~ Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com 21 ~ Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2213. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com

22 ~ Canada. The Greater Toronto Doll Show. Holiday Inn/Oakville. Mary Lou. 416‑221‑3093. www.greatertorontodollshow.com

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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 August 27, 2017

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22 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll, Bear, Toy & Collectible Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows, Inc. Diana Tabin. 847‑772‑6760. www.chicagotoyshow.com 26‑29 ~ Frankenmuth, MI. Once Upon A Time Region 12 Conferene. The Bavarian Inn. The Doll‑licious Doll Club of Michigan. region12conference@gmail.com. 248‑739‑6868.

26‑28 ~ Seattle, WA. Doll Show. BJD Event. Double Tree. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. www.crossroadsshows.com.

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28 ~ Fairport, NY. Doll, Toy & Teddy Bear Show. St. John of Rochester Parish Center. Henrietta Doll Lovers Club. Dottie Dailey. 585‑889‑2015.

28 ~ Mountlake Terrace, WA. Doll Show. The Nile Golf & Country Club. Seattle Antique & Toy Club. 425‑712‑1575. Trevino746@aol.com 28 ~ Spokane, WA. Doll Show. Spokane Community College. Lilac City Doll Study Club. Mary Sherwood. 509‑838‑8487.

29 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Karla Moreland Presents. 815‑356‑6125.

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Theriault’s Fourth Annual Marquis Doll Auction in Naples, Florida

Saturday & Sunday, March 17-18, 2018 A t t h e H y a t t R e g e n c y C o c o n u t P o i n t R e s o r t & Spa

The important two day Marquis auction features both famous and long-lost collections including Part II of Samy Odin’s Musée de la Poupée in Paris, now closed forever; an outstanding private collection of rare French poupées, bébés and automata; and the extraordinary Myla Perkins Collection of Leo Moss dolls (three of which are shown here) as featured in her book, Black Dolls. More details will be forthcoming in the next month.

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dolls from the Myla Perkins collection, French and Italian studio dolls including Burgarella, Lenci, Raynal and more. There is a fine one-owner collection of antique doll clothing including dresses, shoes and bonnets, a collection of doll houses and doll furnishings including more than 50 extraordinary Austrian enamel miniatures, fine small collection of American cast iron mechanical banks, early Teddy bears and friends by Steiff and other makers, English wooden dolls, a collection of doll-sized miniatures, and much more.

The catalog auction will take place on Saturday, March 17 and continue into Sunday, March 18, to be followed by a wonderful Discovery Day of more dolls. For collectors who cannot attend the auction, absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, or live internet bidding is also available. The auction can be viewed at www.theriaults.com (click on the button for Online Bidding) after Feb. 28. For more information about the auction visit theriaults.com, email info@ theriaults.com, or call 410-224-3655.

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The Grovian Doll Museum presents:

By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea A Deborah Jenkines Sewing Workshop October 18-21, 2018

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ou are cordially invited to be a part of our Autumn Sewing Workshop, the second in a series, conducted by the award-winning doll costumer, Deborah Jenkines, of Charleston, South Carolina. Under Deborah’s skillful direction, attendees will construct an ensemble to fit “Charlotte” a jointed-knee all bisque doll created by the acclaimed reproduction doll artist, Carl Armstrong. Charlotte is based on a jointed-knee Kestner example found in The Grovian Doll Museum’s collection. While all attendees will receive a doll, returning attendees will receive Charlotte’s twin brother “Charles,” along with not only a kit for his matching mariner ensemble, but also the kit for Charlotte’s mariner ensemble shown here. Those coming for the first time will receive Charlotte and the kit for her mariner ensemble, with the option to purchase the companion doll, Charles. The workshop activities will take place inside the spacious home of the Carmel Doll Shop, which is located at 213 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove, California. (831) 643‑1902.

Registered Attendees will Receive: u A Thursday evening Welcome Reception with delicious food and drink. u Three days of personal instruction from our Instructor, Deborah Jenkines. u A complete kit to create the Mariner ensemble for Charlotte, plus other costumes still to be announced. u A jointed-knee all bisque doll from Carl Armstrong u Delicious lunches and dinners on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are included in the workshop fee. u Special shopping opportunities tailored just for doll costumers. u Private viewing of The Grovian Doll Museum Collection.

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5” Smiling Simon Halbig mignonette all bisque w/ bare feet and possibly orig. tiny leather shoes along with her orig. teal silk frock and lacy cotton undergarments, and near-knee length mohair wig. Stunning. $2850.

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1) Very Rare 1895 Bliss ‘Bow Front House‘ only the second house Bliss designed, fancy lithographed interior with mantle, portraits and wallpaper etc. just 19”tall x 13” wide x 10” deep. Gently aged. Sold empty. Important! $1495 2) Rare and Dramatic Ravca Rabbis - unique and important; 2-tags, sits 20” tall at orig. signed French Table & Chairs! Complete set! $1250

3) The Rare William Webber “Singing Doll” - All Original & signed 22” wax rarity - the very one photographed in Merrill’s ‘ The Art of Dolls’ $1250 4) 22” SFBJ Depose Walker w. Pull Cord Kisser - The earliest 1889 model! Flirty eyes w. orig lashes & hip length Factory Wig & Shoes! $1495

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5) Adorable 13” Hertel Schwab 165 Googly - Elfin charm abounds in this cabinet size sweetheart with shoe button eyes, excellent bisque, tubby Toddler Body, Factory Wig w/ Top Knot & pretty period garments. $249 6) Rare Anatomically Correct Fabric Family - All original fancy clothes, stitched features 10-22” tall. Please be over 18 years of age! $1600 7) 24” Mint & Exquisite Bebe Triste Jumeau - a rare size 11: Flawless quality, glowing brown eyes. shaded lids, antique wig, cork pate, coil, signed 8-ball Stiff Wrist Body, plus original Exhibition Signed Shoes and tasteful heirloom clothes. Absolutely enchanting! $17,500

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8) Amberg ‘Mibs’ 16” character in orig.clothes and excel.condition. $650 9) Rare 11” Lenci ‘160/B’ All original incl.Hat & Shoes, no moth, so cute! $895 10) All Original 12” Byelo mint condition All Heirloom Doll, sl.eyes, perf.bisque! $250 11) 7.5” E. Heubach 269 Toddler - gentle character,clo/mo,molded hair,Factory Chemise and snappy red shoes! $350 12) 8” Brilliant Ravca Harem Dancer - colorful French fabric doll,hand painted, exceptional details! $110 13)14” EffanBee Skippy w. Tag- original clothes & shoes. Hair flakes,no craze $295… 17” Lenci ‘300/A’ - fuzzy hair, no holes,replaced undies & shoes,just $350 14) Rare 14” Lenci Oriental Asian Features, black mohair wig, excellent condition $595 15) Scarce 17” Monica - great face,early coloring, mint rooted hair w. Comb, lovely condition $450 16) Mme Alex ‘Babs’ - All Original 18” Skater w/ label & Ice Skates, rare one with its photo in book included. $350… 14” Mint Mme Alex ‘Amy’ - HP ‘Little Women’, Hang Tag & Floss Hair! $275 17) R.John Wright Mint in Boxes - w/ papers, Raggedy and her Rare Bed, each in box! Just $395 all 18) EffanBee Marionettes 11” ‘Workshop Puppet’ Family w/ Orig Clothes, no craze or tangles ‘in box’! $350 19) Tender Closed Mouth 14” Kestner - 1880’s with PW eyes, wig, good orig kid body, bisque arms $295 20) Scarce 1948 Puzzy- 15” All Original ‘Good Habit Kid’, no craze w/Hat! $395 21) 19” All Original One Owner 1950’s Fashion wonderful clean Gown & Silk Velvet Cape & Hat! perfectly stylish $145 22) 3.5” Heubach Brown Bisque Closed Mouth mint, fired-in color, signed,great quality & character. $550 each 23) Lovely Lenci Lucia mint color and condition, original dress w/ label, some remake $350

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matrixbymail@gmail.com 24) 28” Pre-1900 Schuetsmeister & Quendt ‘79’ - early pinwheel eyes & tiny mouth, great chunky bjb, wonderful Original Clothes & Shoes! $895 25) Ravca Rabbis - w. Tags..please see P.7 26) Choice 14” ABG Fashion - rare 1890’s Lady mold ‘911’ Closed Mouth, swivel neck, enormous PWs, orig.wig & coil, perf.bisque arms. $1250 27) Closed Mouth 19” Jumeau Bebe - orig wig/pate, fully signed head & Stiff Wrist Body, PWs, faint hl, vivacious and vibrant style! just $1700 28) All Original 24” Pink Tint historic 1840’s Heirloom Doll in layers with cape! $550..Mint 10” 1870’s Rare Stick Toy w. Whistle! $295 29) Mint 13” Cabinet Chase signed sateen covered body, Original Clothes w.history! A perfect gem! $595 30) 10” Mint Halbig ‘Little Lady’ - flawless ‘1160’, orig body/limbs, platinum Fancy Factory Wig, $495 31) 20” Bru Era Fashion - concealed flaw, orig pate & mint wig, snow pure bisque,early cobalt PWs, mint FF body, great size to dress! Just $1400 32) 12” Barrois Fashion - early stiff neck, Incredible Factory Wig, tri-colored PWs, elegant vintage detailed gown! $1200 33) 26” Remarkable Pre-Greiner ca.1850 - a sweetheart expression, authentic clothes,no craze, fabulous old body, a true love! $895 34) 32” Rare 1850 Glass Eye Papier Mache Male - gorgeous condition/ color, wispy brush marks, original fabric body & clothes with Store Label! a Winner! $1800 35) 16” Vintage English Poured Wax - carefully preserved Heirloom Doll in her wonderful classic English old clothes, wax limbs, glass eyes, a dainty Lass! $895 36) 17” Gbr.Heubach Laugher one of the best! Fully jtd.body, sgnd.head, joyous expression,carved teeth. Wonderful old nautical attire w/ orig Hat! $695 37) 14” Revalo Coquette - op/clo mouth character w.6-carved teeth, bobbed hair, fully jtd.bjb with original clothes and the sweetest smile too! $595 38) Kestner 12” Attic Baby in Box - all heirloom JDK 211; 4-orig. layers, orig pate/wig, snuggled in his mother’s old shoe box! $350 39) 26” Spectacular Kestner 143 - one of those fantastic faces only possible in this grand size! Fabulous mohair extension wig & big shiny eyes! $1595

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You are cordially invited to A Dolly Tea Party... at Margaret Kincaid’s house in Baltimore, 17 Elmwood Road, MD 21210 on March 11, 2018 at 2pm

Enjoy a lecture by Samy Odin about old traditions pertaining to dolls and children’s tea parties and treat yourself to charming collectibles of time past. Please reserve your free seat by calling Margaret at (646) 709-4340

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Saturday, March 31st, 2018 ANTIQUE DOLL AUCTION

438 NY Route 20, New Lebanon, NY, 12125 Preview: 9am - Start: 12pm (518) 766-5002 Email: info@meissnersauction.com Hundreds of Photos at www.meissnersauction.com We have been commissioned to sell the estate of the late Ann Johnston consisting of approx. 1000 cabinet size dolls to be sold over three or four auctions. This auction consists of 400 plus items from Ann’s collection as well as some other local collectors. This auction will also be featured on www.liveauctioneers.com Parisienne Dolls to Inc: 18” Tete Jumeau; A varied selection of well-dressed French Fashion Dolls;; Several slender bodied Mignonette Dolls; 14” Etienne Denamur E5D Closed Mouth on Antique French Body etc. Millener’s Models to Inc: 7” Milliner’s Model w/Exposed Ears & Coiled Bun; 8” Milliner’s Model w/Side Curls; 9” Millener’s Model; 9 ½” Apollo Knot Milliner’s Model; etc. Early & Wood Dolls to Inc: 13” Circa 1800 Wooden Queen Anne Type; 10 ½” Wooden Tuck Comb; 11 ½” Mason & Taylor; 16”; 19” Schoenhut; 19” Gesso Over Wood Ptd Eye Madonna w/Child on 5” Gold Ptd. Pedestal; etc. Papier-Mache, Wax & Wax-Over to Inc: 13” Wax Head Child; 9 ½” Early PapierMache; 20” Wax Over Lady with O/C Pupiless Black Eyes & elaborate hairstyle; (2) Wax Papier-Mache Motchman Babies; 13” Wax Over Papier-Mache Blonde w/ Alice Hairdo, Sleep Eyes in Orig Costume Under Glass Dome; etc. German Dolls to Inc: 14 ½” S & H Mold 1469 Bisque Head Flapper Lady; A selection of cabinet sized Beltons, includes socket, flat and flange neck; 17 ½” American School Boy; S & H 1160; 9 ¼” Solid Dome Bisque Head Flat Neck on Jtd. Compo Body; 10” Gibson Girl; 15” Flirty Eye S&H 1039 Lady; 17” Lady with bisque shoulder head Marked 7; 11” Heubach Mold 77602 Baby; 10 ½” Mold 151 Bisque Head Baby; 7” Bisque Head Baby Mold 64.9/0; 12” Pouty Face Marked 7 w/Marked Jumeau Torso and Straight Wrists; S & H, ABG, Kestner, Handwerk, HertelSchwab, Heubach, etc. China Heads & Parians to Inc: 10 ¾” China shoulder head w/Brush Mark Hair & Gold Snood; 13” Covered Wagon China Head w/Slight Pink Tint; 15” Pink Tint China w/Molded Braided Bun; Blonde Haired Parian w/Fancy Hairdo w/Applied & Molded Forget Me Nots & Decorative Shoulder plate (head only); 12” Empress Eugenie w/Pink Lustre & Gold Snood; 12 ½” Fancy Molded Plate Parian w/Jeweled Shoulder plate; fancy hair-do parian dolls, pink-tint chinas, etc. All Bisques to Inc: (5 ½” All Bisque Wrestler w/4 Strap Molded Shoes; 4 7/8” Baby Bo-Kaye; 6 ¼” Bonnie Babe; 6 ½” Ptd Eye Googly; 6 3/8” Ptd Eye Googly; 3 ½” Glass-Eyed Googly Doll Mold #330; 5 ¾” All Bisque Mold 1; 6” All Bisque Mold 203 7 with Yellow Bootines; Pr of Happy Fats Dolls; Kewpies, & many more delightfully dressed all bisque dolls!!!! Cloth, Composition, Hard Plastic & Collectible to Inc: 16 ½” 19 ½” & 20 ½” Chase Boys; Pr. of Campbell Kids; 14” Effanbee Suzanne Compo; 13” Compo Shirley Temple; Selection of 1940’s Fashion Mannequins; Pr of 9 ½” French Molded Stockinette; 1950-56 Ginny’s to Inc: Roller Skater w/Orig Labeled Box; Ginny in Doll Trunk w/Vogue Suitcase & Clothing; Dawn, Tina, Pat, Skier, Ballerina, etc; Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls; Lenci; Rag , Cloth ; Oriental, Ethnic Dolls, etc Others to Inc: 12 ½” Steiff Farmer w/1911 Ear Button; Steiff “Froggy” w/Orig Tag; 1952 Steiff 16” Mohair Jtd. Bear w/Working Growler; Antique & Vintage Doll Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, Parts; 4 Large Doll Houses to Inc: 1870’s Mansard House; 4’ Open Front Wooden Doll House ; Selection of Doll House Furniture; Modern & Collectible Dolls; etc. Everything sold as is - absolutely no returns Cash**Check**MC/VISA**14% BP—2% disc for Cash/Check Subject to Errors & Omissions - Accepting Quality Consignments for Future Auction Absentee & Qualified Phone Bids Accepted

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egina Steele’s love of dolls began as a young child homebound with rheumatic fever. Gifted a pair of Effanbee twins by her parents, she began a life-long love affair with the history, charm, and beauty of antique dolls. A collector since 1947 and a dealer from 1973 until she retired in 2013, Steele maintained a commitment to authenticity in her selection and care of dolls ranging from Schoenhuts, Lencis, Brus, and Jumeaus, to chinas, parians, wax, composition, and her treasured Izannah Walker. Along with her late husband, Howard, Steele traveled to shows and auctions through which she expanded her business and the breadth of her exquisite collection. Following Howard’s death in 2004, Steele maintained her business, considering her friendships with fellow collectors and customers to be the true gift of collecting, educating, and sharing her love of antique dolls. A recognized authority in the appraisal of antique dolls, Steele was a member of Delaware Doll and Toy Collectors, United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC), the National Antique Doll Dealer Association (NADDA), the First State Mini Club, and the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (NAME). An accomplished miniature artist, Steele found her creative joy in crafting custom-made dolls and miniature bears in scales ranging from ¼ to 1-inch scale. Regina’s dolls will be sold at Alderfer Auction in two parts: Her dolls will be featured on April 4, 2018 and her room boxes will be featured in October. Visit www.AlderferAuction.com for details.

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18.5” CM Steiner A 10 “Le Petit Parisien”, blue PW eyes, HH wig, antique clothing and C.M. marked shoes $3295. 5.5” Kestner All Bisque w/ painted blue eyes $147.50

14.5” Bru Fashion w/ wooden articulated arms all original, HH wig, blue eyes, pierced ears, Marked E on head $3795.

23.5” Early Turned Head ABG in original clothing and mohair wig $675.

14” SFBJ 230 on BJ body – some repaint on torso, hairline above left eye, brown PW eyes, mohair wig $495. Antique Hand Carved Cradle (6” x 3” x 4”) w/ celluloid baby $58.50

17” Kathe Kruse Doll #1 mint and all original with tag, few paint flakes on head $3450.

Vogue Toodles 1937 – 48 MIB, Composition Hansel & Gretel Minty dolls & compo, slight crazing on Hansel’s face $550. pair Draf–tee Mint doll and clothing, some crazing on face $250. Mary Had A Little Lamb w/ Lamb (paint as is on face), slight crazing on 8” Kestner #130 9 All Bisque, brown glass dolls face $235. eyes $375. 8” Kestner #130 9 All Bisque, brown glass eyes, right foot as is $250.

19.5” Kestner Gibson Girl in antique clothing made for doll in 1905, brown sleep eyes, original mohair wig, left hand 1 chipped finger $2195.

14” Kathe Kruse 1925 Du Mein Modell VII, all original w/ braided reed shoes $1200.

8” Alexanderkins 1956 Wendy Goes Calling with Mother all original w/ #400 box bk walker $165. 8” 1956 Wendy Dressed for Spectator Sports, bk walker $165. 9.5” 1959 Cissette #741 Bridesmaid mint and all original $275.

Vogue Toodles 1937 – 48 John & Priscilla Alden all original w/ Vogue Stickers $395. Pair Red Riding Hood MIB w/ sticker $250. Dutch Girl in Box ( top as is) & Dutch Boy, she has some facial crazing $250. Robin Hood w/ sticker, feather on hat as is $275. 14” Madame Alexander 1940 – 50’s Little Women all original costumes Marmee strung $165. Amy strung $185. Meg strung $150. Beth BK walker $185.

Ronnaun Pettersen All Original in Boxes, Fully Tagged 7.5” Hardangerbrud girl all original $95. 10.5” Tutak Eskimo 1964 $495. 7.5” Boy All Original $95. 7.5” Gudbrandsal Girl all original $95.

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37” German Kestner China “Maude” from 1873 on recovered antique body $495.

Abigail created by Portia Howe Sperry 1930’s all original $225.

8.5” Lenci 1930’s Purse, wonderful piece, with zipper and handle $295. 12” Italian Consuelo 1930’s “Baccallo” Vegetable Series - Pea Lady, missing 1 shoe $79.95

NASB Dolls w/ Jointed Legs & Arms #113 Roses Are Red Violets Are Blue $50.00 #126 I Have A Little Pet W/ Cat $120. #4 MIB Flower Girl Series – Black Eyed Susan Early Pudgy Tummy $200. #128 Golilocks & the Baby Bear w/ bear $100. #132 When She Was Good $50.

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Izannah Dreaming by Monica Bessette

year ago last month, February 15 to be exact, I searched the web for “Izannah Walker” and discovered something amazing—a unique Walker-style cat doll. This anthropomorphic fantasy cat was beautifully crafted and painted, and she was dressed as a young girl of the 1860s Civil War period. Her complete outfit was handsewn with embroidered details. She had all the sweetness and quiet confidence of Izannah’s dolls, and was perfect in every way. She really spoke to me, or should I say, “meowed.” I instantly felt the need to connect with the seller to let them know how much I appreciated this charming doll, not really expecting a response. Within a few days, however, I received an email from the seller, who was also the doll’s creator. This one-of-a-kind cat doll was designed and made by doll artist, Svetlana Lukina in Moscow, Russia! She was an inspiration created for a MAIDA contest to recognize the 200th anniversary of Izannah Walker’s birth on September 25, 2017. This was the first I heard of the wave of Russian interest in creating reproduction Walker dolls. Svetlana was enchanted by Izannah’s classic 19th century folk art dolls and, in 2013, set out to learn how to recreate them. Her able instructors and mentors were Dixie Redmond, founder of the amazing Izannah Walker Chronicles blog, and Paula Walton, of A Sweet Remembrance. Both Dixie and Paula have helped so many realize their dream of owning an Izannah with their authentic reproductions.

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Svetlana & Dimitri, 1st time in America.

Monica begins her journey at Little Compton Historical Society, Little Compton, RI. Photo by Marjorie O’Toole

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Svetlana read my Doll News articles, thanks to their availability on Dixie’s Chronicles, and knew all about my years of research and intentions to write a book. She and I were kindred spirits, both deeply touched by the Walker doll’s presence. I was honored my articles helped her understand Izannah. Before the month was out, this sweet little kitty came to live with me. I never dreamed she would be the cat-alyst in bringing Svetlana to America. In June I learned the Jenny Lind Doll Club of Connecticut, Paula’s club, would be celebrating their 30th Anniversary with their annual show and sale the last weekend of October. Best of all, the show would include an exhibit of over 15 original Izannah Walker dolls. I had to find a way to attend, and to have my own doll, Joy, be part of the exhibit. Paula and I corresponded over the next few months, and I formulated a plan. My husband and I were traveling to Rhode Island for a family wedding the week before, so I convinced him to rent a car and travel home alone; to let me spend the following week in Rhode Island. I needed to touch base with and visit a few museums and

Left: Sarah Hunt Snow, b. 1860, New Bedford, MA. Right: Mary Philbrick Godfrey, b. 1842, Seabrook, NH. Sarah Snow’s granddaughter, Deborah Snow, married Mary Godfrey’s grandson, Clarke Simonds. LCHS Antique DOLL Collector

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Miss Florence L. Waite, b. 1861 in New Bedford, MA. The unfortunate condition of this doll allows us to study the early construction of the head. NBWM

historical societies with Walker dolls in their collections. I had four days to accomplish my goals. Phone calls were made, appointments set, and research coordinated. I was on a mission. It had been years since I last visited. The curators had changed, but the new curators’ enthusiasm for my project was very encouraging. Thankfully, all the dolls were still there. Even though only a few were on display, I was able to photograph and study them all up close. First stop was Little Compton Historical Society, in Little Compton, RI. They’re fortunate to own two Izannah’s, both donated by descendants of their original owners, with a provenance going back to the 1850s-1860s. I love when that happens! The adorable doll in blue was donated by a former director of the Society. It was owned by his mother, Persis Godfrey Simonds, who was born in 1880 in Hampton Falls, NH. I believe the doll was passed down to Persis by her mother, Mary Philbrick Godfrey, born in Seabrook, NH in 1842. The clothing, shoes, and construction of the doll are more in tune with dolls of 1850-1860. Even though the doll 22

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has a center part, the hairstyle, with distinct side wisps and brush-marked back, is more typical of little boys of this period, who also wore dresses. Peggy is the doll in green. Her original owner, Sarah Hunt Snow, was born in 1860 in New Bedford, MA. She’s in very good condition from the neck down. Her head and face are more rounded than later dolls, and she has paint loss and a furrowed brow. Her hair and curls are crudely painted. That said, Peggy was well loved then and is loved still. The record shows she was restored by Chase Doll Co., but I’m not sure what was done. “Peggy – a little account of her” (and her delicate French silk dress) was written years later by Grandmother Sarah Snow. She received Peggy as “a very little girl.” The dress fabric went through several incarnations before Sarah made Peggy’s dress. Thankfully, this “little account” was passed down with Peggy when she came to the society in 1970. While researching, I discovered that these Little Compton dolls have their own family connection. Mary Philbrick Godfrey’s grandson, Clarke Simonds, married Sarah Hunt Snow’s granddaughter Deborah Snow.

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This sweet little doll was owned by Alice Taber Weeks, b. 1862 in New Bedford, MA. Note example of hair stuffed arm of Monica’s doll, Joy. NBWM

Later that day I traveled to Providence, RI and the Rhode Island Historical Society to visit friends and former fellow employees. Still no sign of the Reuben Bates molds, though. Then on to Bristol, RI to photograph the house Izannah was born in, and the First Baptist Church her mother helped establish in 1811. It was a clear, sunny day with a bright blue sky perfect for photos. I ended the day with a leisurely drive through The Village of Somerset, MA, taking photos of Izannah and Jane’s neighborhood as it is now. This sleepy village on the Western bank of the Taunton River was once a bustling maritime seaport and home to iron and stove foundries. Across the river were the cotton mills of Fall River. The following day I was off to the New Bedford Whaling Museum, in New Bedford, MA. They have three Izannahs in their collection in various condition, from “Oh, my” to OH, MY! Only two had a minimal provenance, but I’ve dug a little since. The doll in the green/blue plaid linsey-woolsey dress and jacket was the childhood friend of Miss Florence Waite, born in 1861 in New Bedford, MA. Her condition is probably the result of tough love, with a little water damage thrown in. The split in her face looks as though

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something was stuck to it and pulled off, tearing a gash in the fabric layers. Also, the front curl on each side has faded. Her arms are kid replacements, and one leg has been replaced. Although she’s battered and bruised, Florence knew she was important enough to save when she donated the doll to NBWM in 1920. On the bright side, the missing top layer of painted stockinette on the back of this early doll’s head reveals the lack of soft filling between the cloth form and outer layer of stockinette. The soft, fleshy feel of Izannah’s dolls was still to come. This advanced technique was her “Improvement in the Manufacture of Dolls,” allowing her to apply for her patent. Even though she technically made dolls for years. The sweet little doll in a pink knitted undershirt was owned by Alice Taber Weeks, born in 1862 in New Bedford, MA. Typical of many Walkers, she’s missing one forearm, and the other is being held on with wide stitches. Izannah used hair to stuff some dolls. Unfortunately, it was twisted just where an elbow joint would be, causing the arms to break with repeated pressure. She has two curls in front and wisps in back, and most of her original paint is intact. Her head is turned to her left. She’s listening, and smiling, like an all-knowing confidant. Antique DOLL Collector

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“OH, MY” comes to mind when seeing this gorgeous doll in excellent condition. The “look” of her eyes are a Walker signature. Redressed in the 1960s. NBWM

OH, MY is reserved for this beauty. She has no provenance, and the clothing isn’t original, but that doesn’t bother her. She’s in very good original condition, with minimal cracks or crazing and soft pink tones. The shape of her eyes is so realistic. The left is smaller and more deep set than her right. If you study each eye separately, you’ll see they look in slightly different directions. I was told that one eye straying slightly out was a trait in descendants of Izannah’s half-brother, David. Perhaps these nieces and nephews were her original models. My adventure continued that afternoon with a visit to the Swansea Historical Society, in Swansea, MA. Their doll was donated by Mrs. Stephen L. French in 1975.

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Swansea Historian, Helen Pierce (now deceased), believed it originally belonged to Elizabeth Gardner French, born in 1857 in Fall River, MA. Elizabeth Gardner was Stephen L. French’s mother, The French and Gardner families made their fortunes in the Fall River cotton mills. Stephen and his parents were all born there, but he and his wife, Edelweiss, settled in Swansea. This barefoot doll is in very good, original condition, with typical scuffed nose and lightly crazed paint. She has one forearm missing, but everything else is intact. She has two curls in front and wisps in back. The brown cotton of her original dress is fragile and frayed. Her full face, wellpainted eyes, and off-center mouth display the techniques used to create the doll’s character. Believe it or not, that evening I spent the night in Izannah Walker’s home in Central Falls. I’d met the owner of the house before I moved from RI to PA, and we’ve kept in touch since. As soon as she heard I was coming to Rhode Island, she invited me to visit, even spend the night. Now, that’s an offer I couldn’t refuse. We had a lovely evening chatting about Izannah and her home with a few members of the Ida Lewis Doll Club. It was an incredible experience to be in Izannah’s home, to walk up the staircase she walked up, sleep in a room she’d been in. It was truly memorable, and the perfect ending to my week leading up to the Jenny Lind Doll Club’s weekend Show, Sale & Exhibit. Needless to say, the exhibit was phenomenal. Several collectors brought their Walker dolls to share with the public. The sheer diversity of the dolls was exciting and very educational. Photos are one thing, but this was the ultimate up close and personal. I only wish I’d had more time! This happy day was spent making new friends and meeting special Facebook friends who traveled to the show and exhibit. Svetlana and her husband, Dimitri, appeared like magic, all the way from Moscow, Russia. Lots of hugs

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All original doll owned by Elizabeth Gardner French, b. 1857 in Fall River, MA. Somerset Historical Society.

and mutual admiration. Lots of photos and a celebratory glass of wine. It was hard to realize we only had one short day, but we made the most of it. My forthcoming book, Occupation Doll Maker: The Life and Times of Izannah Walker is about my journey, as well as Izannah’s, and how my search became such an important part of my life. It’s a compilation of the history, genealogy, and social and religious influences of Izannah Walker’s life, from her birth in 1817 to her death in 1888. It’s an illustrated biography, including numerous photos of original Walker dolls from private and museum collections, many with a provenance. It will include photos and maps of places she lived; a study of her dolls; how and why she applied for her 1873 patent; anecdotes about collectors and dolls I’ve known; mentions of modern doll artists who create reproductions of Walker dolls in homage to Izannah, etc. It includes a timeline of her life; a “Who’s Who” of family and friends, and how they fit into her story; a “True or False” of Izannah myths and misunderstandings; the phenomena of how her first name was consistently misspelled throughout her life; plus, an overview of Izannah’s Last Will & Testament, and pertinent land and probate records that became critical to the story. All these elements helped me understand who Izannah was, and who and what was important to her.

Izannah Walker was the first American born woman to receive a patent for doll making, yet for over 100 years, until Your Dolls and Mine, by Janet Johl, was published, no one knew who she was or how she came to create her nowfamous cloth dolls. We may never know the whole story, or find a painting or photograph of Izannah, but I want to share what I’ve found so far. I hope to feed your need to know about what influenced Izannah and her immediate family to create the charming cloth dolls, with their quiet presence, reflective countenance, or knowing smile so many find hard to resist. In Svetlana’s original email about the cat doll, she mused, “I dream to hold a real doll and it will come true, right?” After my amazing week of Walker doll research and exploration; spending the night in Izannah Walker’s own home; meeting my friend Svetlana and her husband Dimitri and numerous fellow Walker devotees at the show; and participating in the largest exhibit of original Izannah Walker dolls open to the general public (25 total), I can say without hesitation, “Yes, Svetlana, dreams do come true.” Interested in my book? email me at izannah.walker1@ gmail.com. Special thanks to Marjory O’Toole, Helen & Fred Bridge, Ann Dionne, Sarah Mitchell, Carl Becker, Rose Marie Canavan, and especially Paula Walton for inviting me. Unless noted, photos taken by author. Antique DOLL Collector

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A Gathering of Like Minds: The October 2017 Exhibit of Izannah Walker Dolls at the Jenny Lind Doll Show by Paula Walton

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n a wet and windy day in late October, people who love the dolls created by Izannah Walker, her sister Jane, and her aunt Jane Hintz, journeyed to Southbury, CT to see twenty five Walker dolls in a special exhibit that was featured at the 2017 Jenny Lind Doll Show. Many of the travelers came from throughout New England, some from much further away within the U.S., and one notable Izannahphile undertook a pilgrimage from Russia. They all came simply for the chance to see an almost unprecedented number of these rare, painted cloth dolls gathered in one place for a few precious hours. The story of the exhibit, Izannah Walker: Iconic American Doll Maker 1817 – 2017, began a year earlier, on October 30, 2016. I was talking to dealers at the close of our 2016 doll show, thanking them for exhibiting and telling them that I hoped they would join us again in 2017 for our club’s 30th annual show. I promised them that we would do something special to mark our 30th year, not that I had any idea what “something special” was going to be, but I knew I could think of an idea to celebrate the show’s anniversary! Antique DOLL Collector

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Over the next few weeks, off and on while I was working, I thought about various things that we could do to make the 2017 show different and fun for attendees. This would probably be a good time to stop and mention exactly what it is that I do. For the past 32 years I’ve been a doll maker and professional craftsperson. In addition to making my own dolls and other creations, I also restore painted cloth dolls and textiles. I teach doll making plus a variety of additional classes, and I’ve done quite a bit of work for museums, including stints as a director, curator and craftsperson in residence. You can probably see where this is leading… My main area of expertise is Izannah Walker dolls. I love them, collect them, reproduce and restore them. I think the only surprise here is the fact that I even had to think about what “something special” for the doll show should be. Slowly it occurred to me that I could simply do what I know best. My specialty is Izannah Walker dolls, September 25, 2017 was the 200th anniversary of the day Izannah Walker was born, the Jenny Lind Doll Club’s members have a long history of collecting Izannah Walker dolls, so voilà, we should have an exhibit of Izannah Walker dolls at our 30th annual show!

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Lucy and Johne Shedd. Collection of j. Harrington. Author’s photo

Amelia. J. Harrington collection. Photo courtesy of D. Fox

Left, large, early example of a Walker doll. 22.5 inches. Collection of Joan Falvey. Center, 17 inches, Collection of Joan Falvey. Right, “Eliza Jane” 19 inches, Collection of Paula Walton

There are three of us who split the duties of doll show chairman. I presented my idea to my two co-chairpersons and to the members of the doll club. Everyone was excited and offered their complete support of my project. The beauty of my idea was that if necessary, I could present a respectable exhibit of Walker dolls on my own, as I am fortunate enough to own eight. Club member Joan Falvey immediately offered to bring the two amazing Izannah Walker dolls in her own collection. Co-chairman Pam Conboy was more than willing to provide information on the Izannah Walker doll owned by her grandmother, who was a former Jenny Lind club member. Pam’s family is distantly related to Izannah Walker and the doll had been passed down within the family through many generations. Pam also provided a first-hand

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17 inch doll from the J. Falvey collection. Photo courtesy of D. Fox

account and copy of the auction catalog from the Skinner April 12, 2003 sale of Maurine Popp’s collection. Maurine, another Jenny Lind alumna, was famous for her collection of Izannah Walker dolls. With ten dolls and additional club memorabilia firmly committed, I announced that there would be an Izannah exhibit at our 2017 show. Before long, Joy Harrington, who has an outstanding collection of Walker dolls, contacted me to say she was interested in coming to the show and would be happy to bring her dolls along to be part of the display. Joy’s six dolls brought the number for the exhibit up to 16. A month or so later Monica Bessette, who has written two wonderful articles about Izannah Walker’s life and dolls, told me that she thought she would be able to come to the Antique DOLL Collector

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Joy. Collection of M. Bessette. Author’s photo

Back row L to R Prudence, Cordelia, Adeline Eliza, front row Lilly. Collection of S. Fox. Photo courtesy D. Fox

Anna and Pauline. Collection of M. Goddard. Author’s photo

Arranged by height, from 14 to 22.5 inches. P. Walton, S. Fox, and J. Falvey collections. P. Walton photo

show and offered to add her doll to those on exhibit. We had reached a giddy total of 17 antique Walker dolls, and that’s where the number remained for the rest of the summer and into early September. Then magic began to happen. I received an email from a good friend in the Midwest. She was coming east to pick up the Izannah Walker doll I restored for her and to see the show. Would I like her to bring her other five Izannahs with her, so that all six of her dolls could be on exhibit? Yes! The good news continued a few days later when I learned that another friend would be attending the show. She too needed to pick up a doll that had been at my studio for restoration work, she was happy to have the restored doll on display and generously brought her other Walker doll as well. That made twenty five Izannah Walker dolls! 30

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Setting up the exhibit on the day of show was an eye opening experience. All of us loaning dolls for display are very used to seeing our own Izannah Walker dolls daily. When we brought the dolls together it was amazing how viewing them in a bigger group allowed us to see our dear familiar companions with new eyes. There is a great deal that can be learned from studying and comparing a relatively large sample of the Walker’s work. If seeing so many Izannah Walker dolls in one place stunned those of us who own the dolls, you can imagine the impact on exhibit goers, many of whom had never had the opportunity to see one of the dolls in person before. It was wonderful to talk to people who came to see the dolls. Many of their stories were the same, as they told tales of how much they had always loved Izannah’s

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Eliza from the S. Fox Collection. Photo by D. Fox

Isabella relaxing the day after the exhibit. D. Fox photo

Holly 19.5 inches, J. Harrington. Ismay 19 inches, P. Walton collection. Possibly from the same mold, Holly’s original paint has survived much better than Ismay’s. Author’s photo

dolls and wished they could own one. Several people had reminiscences of other Izannah Walker dolls they had seen. One nonagenarian and her daughter had driven from Rhode Island, bringing a very charming little Izannah along with them. The story of how that doll had been found was my favorite. She had turned up in a box lot at a local Rhode Island auction. No one else at the auction appeared to have any idea what the somewhat worn little cloth doll was. Her new owner won the box of goods for a very low bid and considers it the best antique acquisition of her life! The exhibit allowed many of us, who had previously communicated about Walker dolls only by telephone and email, to meet face to face. I had the opportunity to finally meet one of my Russian doll making students, Svetlana Lukina, who has been part of my Izannah Walker class since 2013. It was a day to make new friends and reconnect with old ones, all of us joined by our shared love of the dolls created by iconic American doll maker, Izannah Walker. All

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Ella Blue. Collection of J. Harrington. Photo courtesy of D. Fox

in all a fitting birthday tribute from six passionate admirers to a woman whose dolls have been beloved by generations. The day after the doll show and exhibit, sixteen of the dolls were gathered in my studio for a “wrap party” and final farewell. After spending so much time apart, the little cloth sisters needed a few more hours together, for the chance may never come their way again… Both I and the Jenny Lind Doll Club owe a huge debt of thanks to the doll owners who so generously loaned their rare, fragile dolls for the exhibit and gave their permission for this article. For information about the club’s October 28, 2018 show visit www.jennylinddollshow.wordpress.com or www.facebook.com/ jennylinddollshow/. A short video of the exhibit may be seen on the Jenny Lind Doll Show facebook page. I am always happy to chat about Izannah Walker dolls with like-minded individuals. You may email me at paula@asweetremembrance.com or contact me through my blog, www.izannahwalker.com, or my website, www. asweetremembrance.com. Antique DOLL Collector

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6. “Ella Blue” 19 inches. Ella Blue has two quintessential Izannah curls on each side of her face and painted black shoes with delicately painted laces. Ella Blue was a family doll belonging to a West Boyleston, Massachusetts family and had been tucked away in a closet for generations. Collection of Joy Harrington. 7. “Daisy” 17 inches. Daisy is much loved and has a short curl in front of each ear. She has rarer red painted boots adorned with black buttons. Collection of Joy Harrington. 8. “Adeline” (Addie) 18.5 inches. Addie has a single ringlet curl in front of each ear, wispy hair at nape of neck, and bare feet with stitched toes. Provenance: From the collection of Ruth C. Burger. Was previously in collection of Maurine Popp [featured in the book Rare and Lovely Dolls of Two Centuries, by John Darcy Noble, page 101]. Collection of Suzanne Fox. 9. “Isabella” 19 inches. Isabella has center-parted hair arranged with two shaded ringlet curls in front of each stitched ear and black painted ankle boots. Collection of Suzanne Fox. 10. ”Eliza” 18 inches. Eliza has twin curls in front of each ear, five curls at the nape of the neck and black painted boots. Collection of Suzanne Fox. 11. ”Lilly” 17 inches. Lily is a “one-in-a-million” find from the Toledo Doll Show! She has rare low top painted shoes. Her restoration by Paula Walton was featured on her blog, “Izannah Walker Journal: Paula Walton’s Doll Making Notes”. Collection of Suzanne Fox.

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12. “Prudence” 18 inches. Prudence has hair that is painted in wispy side curls and painted shoes. Collection of Suzanne Fox. 13. “Cordelia” 19 inches. Cordelia has two ringlets in front of both ears, and five ringlets at the nape of her neck, black painted boots, and a beautiful hand sewn blue and brown dress. Provenance: Formerly in the collections of both the Mary Merritt Museum, and Liv Greta Brem. Collection of Suzanne Fox. 14. Large, early example of a Walker doll. 22.5 inches, as written in ink on back shoulder. Three long curls in front of each ear and nine curls at the nape of her neck. Bare feet with stitched toes and long arms with unusual thread wrapped wrists. Collection of Joan Falvey. 15. 17 inches. Wispy curls around face, short wispy hair at the nape of her neck. Black painted boot. Collection of Joan Falvey. 16. “Josephine” 20 inches. Josephine has two long ringlet curls in front of each ear and short hair at the back of her neck. Her perfectly preserved feet are shod in black painted boots with red bands around the top. She was previously in the collections of Anna Mae Case and Mrs. Edward Singsen. When owned by Mrs. Singsen, “Josephine” was named “Tillie Lamb”. She is pictured on page 40, in Your Dolls and Mine, Janet Pagter Johl, 1952, with a short story about how she was found by Mrs. Singsen on page 41. Collection of Paula Walton 17. “Eliza Jane” 19 inches. Eliza Jane dates to 1853, or before. She was found at an estate in Coventry, RI, which is just 31 miles from Central Falls. Collection of Paula Walton

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18. “Isane” 19 inches. Isane has two curls in front of each ear and short wispy fringe at the back of her neck. Collection of Paula Walton. 19. “Hannah” 18 inches. Hannah has curls in front of her ears and nine curls at the back of her neck. Collection of Paula Walton. 20. ” Zanna” 18.5 inches. Zanna has acquired significant over-painting during her lifetime. Possible tall painted boots, hidden under successive layers of paint. Collection of Paula Walton. 21. “Ismay” 19 inches. Ismay has short wispy curls at her hairline and short hair along the back of her neck. She has bare feet. Collection of Paula Walton. 22. “Isabeau” 17.5 inches. Isabeau would have originally been somewhat taller, as she has breaks at both ankles. Her hair is painted with two curls in front of her ears, with a short fringe at the back. She has painted boots. Collection of Paula Walton. 23. “Izzybelle” 14 inches. A tiny doll with over-painting by the Martha Chase factory and some smoke damage. Collection of Paula Walton. 24. “Anna” 16.5 inches. Anna has bare feet. She is a pre-patent doll c. 1850, with plain hair and a more childlike body and face. Purchased from the estate of a Colorado collector, who had owned her for many years. Collection of Mary M. Goddard. 25. “Pauline” 18 inches. Pauline has painted black shoes. She is a pre-patent doll c. 1860, with two curls in front of ear, and five across the back of her neck. Purchased in Maine, the doll owns a full set of under garments and an original red wool challis dress along with an antique pinner apron in a style that is found with many Izannah Walker dolls. Collection of Mary Goddard.

The Jenny Lind Doll Club wishes to thank all of the owners of the above dolls for allowing the dolls to be part of our special exhibit celebrating Izannah Walker’s 200th birthday and the part her dolls have played during the past 79 + years in the hearts of our members. Antique DOLL Collector

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This essay first appeared in The Jenny Lind Doll Club of Southern Connecticut Region 14 of The United Federation of Doll Clubs program booklet, April 1968. Reprinted with permission of the Jenny Lind Doll Club. THE LITTLE DOLL WITH THE LITTLE CURL By Maurine S. Popp There was a little girl with a little curl Right in the middle of her forehead And when she was good She was very good But when she was bad, she was horrid!! Remember this little rhyme that was in all children’s nursery books? We certainly can liken the Izannah Walker to this little girl with the curl, for the Walker rhyme could go something like this: There was a little doll with two little curls Right in the front of her ears And when they were there She was very very good But when they were not, she was horrid!! How often I hear people say that they would like an Izannah Walker to round out their collection, but it must be one with two curls in front of the ears, no other will do. Why won’t any other do? Most likely because the one with two curls is the one most often seen. The other types are equally appealing and many are certainly as early. There are many variations of hairstyle. Of course, the one with the two curls in front of the ears, and the five evenly spaced curls on the back of the head is the best known. The typical two curls in front of the ears also comes with brush marks to the back of the head instead of curls…. and this

style in complete reversal, the curls to the back of the head and brush marks in front of the ears. For still another style there is one with fine brush marks in front of the ears and also with the brush marks to the back of the head. Or, for something really different, there is a sweet one with only a single curl in front of the ear…. or a whimsical little boy that has three squiggly curls on one side of his head in front of his right ear, while on the left side he has four squiggly curls. He just HAD to be different. You also have the choice of sizes for the Walker doll comes in a variety of sizes. I have heard one has been seen that was a good thirty inches tall. How I would love to see her. However the ones I can vouch for range in size from a tiny fifteen inches to a handsome size of twenty four inches. There is still another choice to be made. Do you prefer your Walker with shoes or bare feet? The typical story being that the bare feet are earlier. Perhaps this is true, it certainly would be difficult to prove one way or another. The Walker with the nine curls seems to be seen the most often with the bare feet, whereas the variations of hairstyles are either way. However I have never seen the later labeled Walker with bare feet. They always seem to have the painted shoes. So you see, there are really many types to choose from. The most important thing to remember is that the appeal of the individual doll should matter the most, along with the condition. For me, the sweetest of all Walkers will always be an Izannah with the broad brush marks, over size eyes, bare feet and a dainty 17 inch size. Certainly she is a blend of the early Walkers. Yet it does not matter what her age or hairstyle, the important thing to me is that she has that special appeal that sets her apart from others. Let no one influence you either, instead choose the Walker that most appeals to you and be content knowing you have acquired a true piece of early Americana.

Recommended Reading for Further Study American Folk Dolls by Wendy Lavitt (Knopf 1982) American Rag Dolls Straight From The Heart by Estelle Patino (Collector Books 1988) “An American Master of Cloth” by Helen Nolan, Dolls, February 1995 (this article is about Martha Chase and only has a brief mention of Izannah Walker) “The Art of Dolls 1700-1940” by Madeline Osborne Merrill, Doll Reader, April 1985 “Dolls by Izannah Walker” by Donna C. Kaonis, Antique Doll World, September/October 1993 “Dolls of Rhode Island” by Carolyn Guise, Two Hundred Years of American Dolls, The New London Doll Club United Federation of Doll Clubs Region Fourteen Meeting, May 1977 Early American Dolls in Full Color, by Helen Nolan (Dover Publications 1986) “Early American Stockinette Dolls: Part 1- Izannah Walker and Martha Chase Dolls” by Judy Beswick, The Cloth Doll, Fall 1998 Encyclopedia American Dolls by Ruth S. Freeman (Century House 1952) “The “Holy Grail” of Early American Dolls” by Catherine Riedel, Yankee magazine, November/December 2009 “Izannah Walker – Godmother to Cloth Doll Makers” by Susan Hedrick, Soft Dolls & Animals, Summer 1998 “Izannah Walker’s Iconic Dolls” by Edyth O’Neill and Dixie Redmond, Early American Life, Christmas 2011 34

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“An Izannah Walker Reunion” by Carol Corson, Antique Doll Collector, August 2011 “Izannah Walker: The Mystery Deepens” by Helen Nolan, Dolls, August 1994 “The Little Doll With The Little Curl” by Maurine S. Popp, The Jenny Lind Doll Club of Southern Connecticut Region 14 of The United Federation of Doll Clubs, April 1968 Made to Play House: Dolls and the Commercialization of American Girlhood, by Miriam Formanek-Brunell (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1998) “The Mystery of Izannah Walker” by Helen Nolan, Dolls, Sept. 1993 “The Search for Izannah Walker” by Monica Bessette, Doll News, Spring 1994 “Stitches in Time” by Diane Goff, Doll Reader, July 1993 “They’re Just Down-Home Folk” by Wendy Lavitt, Dolls, May 1993 The Treasury of Beautiful Dolls, by John Noble (Weathervane Books, 1978) “Walker Dolls: A Family Affair” by Monica Bessette, Doll News, Summer 1998 Your Dolls and Mine A Collectors Handbook, by Janet Pagter Johl (H.L. Lindquist Publications, 1952) “Izannah Walker and Her Dolls” by Paula Walton, Antique Doll Collector, September 2017 “Izannah Aprons, A Closer Look” by Joy Harrington, Antique Doll Collector, September 2017 Occupation Doll Maker: The Life and Times of Izannah Walker by Monica Bessette, publication date to be announced

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LOUIS XVI - This 14’’ figure resembles Louis XVI. On the left side of his chest he wears the remains of a miniature St Louis cross. His chubby face has piercing blue eyes, an aquiline nose and a fine mouth, which has lost some of its color. His wig is un-powdered, it has two curls on each side ending in a fine tail held by a catogan. His magnificent costume is an embroidered silk brocade ‘justaucorps’ jacket without pockets, edged with a dark green border, lined in ivory satin, with cloth-covered buttons. He wears a straight matching waistcoat also with cloth-covered buttons. His has pink velvet brocade trousers with geometric designs.He wears black shoes with rectangular gold buckles and heels over midnight blue stockings. NOTE: The two extremely rare Royal Dolls shown here are part of the Theimer Auction in Paris, Saturday, March 10th 2018. Estimated price, 7500-15000 each. See announcement on page 17 in this issue 36

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istorian and doll expert Francois Theimer is the author of “The French Royal Court Dolls of Louis XVI”, a fascinating book on his county’s Royal Dolls. He says: “The Royal Dolls of the late 18th century provide an insight into a unique period of European history. I think they reflect the frivolity, the lack of constraint, the naive irresponsibility and excesses of the era. They are extraordinarily touching and emotive objects; artifacts of a lost world inviting us to reflect upon history, as such they provide a general view of the reign of Louis XVI and his consort, Marie Antoinette. No queen since Catherine of Medici has inspired such a degree of fascination as the tragic Marie Antionette. She epitomizes at once pleasure, beauty, extravagance, elegance, excess and sensuality, in a word, art.” Theimer’s Royal Dolls shown here portray these French royals, providing not only information concerning their social status as evidenced by their clothing, but also their most intimate details, thus making them ‘curiosities,’ less innocent and much stranger than ordinary dolls or figurines.The individualization of the dolls implies that the doll-maker knew the physical form and features of each person portrayed. He speculates that the producers of these Royal Dolls were probably part of Louis XVI circle of courtiers - as were those who started the anti-monarch smear campaigns. Theimer’s book covers historical events, including the infamous Diamond Necklace Affair, which so shook the monarchy in 1785. The affair was preceded by a procession of events, some tragic, that were the talk of the town, weakening the monarchy’s credibility and leading towards the French Revolution: which would otherwise not have arrived so quickly: For example, The Guemene Affair was the biggest aristocracy bankruptcy case of the century (the RohanGuemene family). It took place in 1782 and left debts of 32 million pounds. Guemene’s wife was Marie Antoinette’s personal friend and governess to the Royal Children...There were the Pamphlet Campaigns attacking the aristocracy and leading to expensive libel battles between seditious newspapers and the Royal Treasury. Then there was an insolent play written in 1784 by Caron de Beaumarchais, The Marriage of Figaro, which was banned from being performed in public until Marie Antionette was manipulated into obtaining royal approval for the public to see it. The Diamond Necklace Affair ** lead to the publication of a large number of pamphlets criticising the Queen, encouraged and supported by her most ferocious opponents. Some of her opponents were part of her close entourage, some even family members, who stopped at nothing to have her condemned by the public. The Affair was a major episode in the 18-year reign reign of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. It represents the prevailing atmosphere. The years 1785 and 1786 were a difficult and painful period for the weakened monarchy. The position of the Queen was directly challenged. Conscious of imminent danger, she altered her behaviour following the affair. She gave up her frequent visits to the fashion merchants and, wary of the reactions of the Parisian populace, she increasingly sought refuge in the Trianon, trying to forget the world that attacked her - to her mind without reason - and finding consolation in her children.

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MARIE ANTOINETTE - Her face has suffered the ravages of time, but she still has charm. Her blonde wig has two rolls on each side, curls rising towards the nape and a rolled loop that hangs between them. She wears a large, English-style hat decorated with a ribbon embroidered with flowers in the form of a bow at the front held by a rosette of fine white pearls; at the back is the same bow ending in two tails which fall in points. The perimeter is adorned with little cushions. The hat is lined in green ruched silk. The hat and the two points are edged with a row of white pearls. She wears a long string of white pearls around her neck and her left wrist has a bracelet of matching pearls.Her a dress is “à l’anglaise” in pink silk with a pleated border along the hem, the cuffs and the sides of the skirt. The brocade under-dress is trimmed with a row of braid tassels. It is worn over two petticoats of printed fabric and a fine petticoat. A lace shawl hides her chest. On her feet she wears blue shoes with little square gold buckles on pink stockings. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Summary of the Diamond Necklace Affair Mr Boehmer and Mr Bassange, Court Jewellers, had been amassing diamonds to create a multi-string necklace which they offered to Madame du Barry and then to the Queen Marie Antoinette. This fabulous piece, estimated at 1600 000 livres, was presented to King Louis XVI who wished to see it on the Queen. The jewellery case was taken to Marie Antoinette but she refused this magnificent present saying that she already had beautiful diamonds that she wore but rarely and that building a ship would be money better spent. In truth she found the necklace too ‘heavy.’ So the jewellers tried to sell the necklace in other European courts, but no one was prepared to make such a costly purchase. A year later Boehmer and Bassange offered the King the necklace again, this time in part for payment of certain debts and rents. The King asked the Queen, but she again refused the offer. On the 15th of August 1785, Assumption Day, the eminent members of the court were celebrating mass in the King’s apartments at Versailles, including the Cardinal Rohan in his pontifical robes. At midday the King called him to his office where the Queen was waiting. The King asked him: “Did you buy the diamond s from Mr Boehmer and Mr Bassange?” “Yes, Sir” replied the Cardinal. “What did you do with them?” “I thought they were brought to the Queen” “Who set you this errand?” “A lady called Madame the Countess La Motte-Valois, who gave me a letter from the Queen; I believed her to be following her Majesty’s instruction in taking on this errand” “How sir,” cried Marie Antoinette “could you think that I would choose you, to whom I have not spoken for four years, to carry out such a purchase, and with such a women as go-between?” “I see,” replied the cardinal, “that I have been cruelly deceived. I will pay for the necklace. My wish to please your Majesty clouded my eyes; I saw no trickery and I am sorry for it.” He took from his pocket the letter supposedly from the Queen to Madame de la Motte-Valois asking her to set the Cardinal this errand. The King took it and said: “It is neither the Queen’s handwriting nor her signature” “How could a prince of the house of Rohan, High Priest of France, believe that the Queen signed her name ‘Marie Antoinette of France’? Everyone knows that the Queen signs only her name.”... The Cardinal was arrested and taken to the Bastille prison. (from the “Mémoires” of Madame De Campan).... What really happened? Madame de la Motte-Valois was born in poverty on the 22nd of July 1756 at Fontette. She was descended from the royal house of Valois through Henri de Saint Remi, son of Henri II and through Nicole de Savigni. She was brought up on the charity of the Marquess of Boulainvilliers, wife to the provost of Paris, who had found her begging in the village of Boulogne, proclaiming her origins. Miss de Valois married Count de la Motte in 1780. He was serving in the “Gendarmerie de France” and was placed after his marriage in the Count d’Artois’ guard. The Marquess presented her protogée to the Cardinal of Rohan in September 1781. Whereupon the Countess proceeded to borrow money from him. Recognising the prelate’s generosity she exploited him as much as possible. 38

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The Cardinal let slip to her that rumors of the Queen being close to disgrace had reached his ambassador in Vienna in 1772, and that the ambassador was close to the Empress of Austria, Marie Antoinette’s mother. Madame de la Motte persuaded the Cardinal that she had obtained Marie Antoinette’s complete confidence and that she could help him to get into the sovereign’s favor. She offered to exchange letters between them and set up a meeting at night in the Versailles woods, so that the Queen could show her indulgence toward Rohan. The meeting did indeed take place but with actress Miss Jeanne Leguay playing the role of Marie Antoinette in the dark of the park. The adventure was all the more comic for the seriousness with which the Cardinal behaved. Apparently he found nothing amiss and returned enchanted. Henceforth the Cardinal was in the power of the Countess de la Motte who started by squeezing increasingly large sums of money from him to “support the deprived”. In the meantime she had made contact with the abovementioned jewellers and hatched a Machiavellian plan to get the famous necklace for herself. She had the necklace brought to her home at rue Saint Claude, Marais, on the 21st of January 1785, telling the jewellers that the Queen had changed her mind and wished to buy the necklace and that a well-known intermediary would handle the transaction for Her Majesty. The man in question was the Cardinal of Rohan who accepted without question and signed the sale agreement for 1600 000 livres. Payments were to be made over two years. The jewellers handed over the necklace to the Cardinal of Rohan on the 1st of February 1785, suspecting nothing; they also failed to notice Marie Antoinette’s faked signature. The necklace was delivered on this particular date to coincide with a big party organised at Versailles where one could wear the most original jewellery. Once the necklace was in the Countess’ hands a fake envoy from the Queen came to collect it. He was in reality a certain Retaux de Villette. The necklace was then broken up to be sold partly in Paris for about 200 000 livres and partly in England where de la Motte headed The Engand where the English jeweller Mr Gray recognised the stones of the famous necklace. In the meantime the trick had come to light, as the first payment due on the 31st of July 1785 had not been met. When Boehmer complained to Madame Campan, the Queen’s chambermaid, on the 3rd of August, Marie Antoinette informed her husband the King. He in turn called the Cardinal of Rohan to his office on the 15th of August 1785. On the 18th of August the Countess de la Motte was arrested in her sumptuous residence at Bar sur Aube, bought and maintained without the Cardinal knowing. Her arrest was followed by that of Miss Leguay in Brussels and Retaux de Villette at Geneva. Count de la Motte stayed in England and stowed the money from the sale of the necklace. On the 31st of May 1786 the Paris Parliament declared the imitation of Marie Antoinette’s signature fraudulent and condemned Count de la Motte to be beaten, whipped and branded with the initials GAL (for condemned) on the right shoulder and committed to the galley for life, in his absence.

Above: Medalion showing the royal couple, 1785. Below: Fan with protagonists of the “Necklace Affair” showing that the scandal was known in Parisian society.

Retaux de Villette was banished for life. Jeanne de Valoisde la Motte was condemned to be beaten and whipped nude, a rope around her neck, and branded V (for thief) on both shoulders. Miss Marie Nicole Leguay was let off, as was the count de Cagliostro and the Cardinal Rohan. Marie Antoinette, scandalised, turned to her husband to overturn the verdict, but as always he hesitated, and preferring to avoid a replay of the Fronde affair, chose to exile the Cardinal to Chaise Dieu, having first stripped him of the title of “Grand Aumonier” and his Saint Esprit medal. This measure, taken for the sake of his wife, earned Louis XVI the enmity of some Nobles, which was felt right up to the Revolution. Cardinal de Rohan remained however faithful to the monarchy. As for Madame de la Motte, she was publicly punished but a little later managed to escape from prison, thanks to high placed accomplices, and sought refuge in England from where she sent venomous pamphlets and “Mémoires” concerning the Queen. She died in London on the 25th of August 1791. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Toy Shop Windows by Deborah Bigness was born in 1956 and raised in a one-light border town straddling the N.Y./Quebec border. Our town had two small grocers, two gas stations, one candy store and three bars. You anticipated getting a new toy on only two days of the year – your birthday and Christmas Day. Your birthday usually secured a few toys from the Five-and-Dime but Christmas was the date of heartfelt expectation. Our Montgomery Ward and Sears catalogs arrived between Halloween and Christmas, and by Christmas they were dog-eared and peppered with pencil-circled treasures from our wish list. We didn’t have any grand stores with huge Christmas window displays in our town. There were fairy tales noted in brief glimpse during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade or in movies such as Miracle on 34th Street. The closest we came was a Newberry’s in a town 20 miles south of us. None-the-less I dreamed of those spectacular storefront windows filled with toys from Santa’s workshop. Department stores are a fairly recent invention, spurred by the industrial revolution and the resultant growth of the consumer society which allowed upper class women with disposable income to shop freely, without chaperones. The first documented “department” store was Fortum & Mason, established in London in 1707. Harrods of London and Le Bon Marche in Paris (established in 1834 and 1852 respectively) are identified as two of the “firsts” and are still in existence. I have personally explored both stores and can report that they still instill awe as you explore their beautifully appointed halls. 42

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While attending the 2017 UFDC convention in Florida I was treated to an incredible “press-your-nose-againstthe storefront-window” experience. One of the UFDC Special Exhibits was “Toy Shop Windows Through the Eyes of a Child.” The six store fronts exhibits were the industrious brain child of three Florida doll clubs – Central Florida Doll Club, The Belles and Beaux Doll and Toy Guild and The Greater Orlando Doll Club. The windows spanned a time period from 1840 to the present and incorporated playthings available throughout those specific time periods. The first storefront window featured primarily handmade items from 1840 to1860. Department stores were in their infancy then. The majority of toys were manufactured by German and French porcelain factories or handmade by wood carvers and women in their homes. This display allowed antique doll collectors to admire original frozen Charlottes, peg woodens, and poured wax babies of that era. The second window spanned the 1860-90 “La Belle Epoque” era. We built our window based on the extravagant opera houses of the time with gold-leafed staircases leading to opera boxes and grand entry halls. I say “we” because my husband and I were part of the enthusiastic group responsible for this window. French Bebe’s with original wardrobes and accoutrements, rabbit fur Frizon’s, sterling silver miniature tea sets and an incredible 31” Mothereau boy were just a few of the delights featured in this golden era. The third window focused on the 1890-1920 time period and featured the epitome of Christmas windows – as imagined by those who collect everything vintage44

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Christmas. Feather trees were decorated by German character dolls. A Santa candy container in his sleigh was led by two large candy container reindeer. Victorian Christmas postcards mirrored a scene set by German Googlies. The anticipation of Christmas was experienced through the scene of the little sister hanging shyly onto the skirt of her bigger sister. Shirley Temple, the miracle of the Dionne Quintuplets, every little mother’s Patsy doll, and the emergence of the legendary Madame Alexander – all are evident in the 19201940’s window. Popeye and Mickey Mouse dominated the scene. For those born during that wonderful pre-war economic boom, this window was a treasure trove of their coveted Christmas gifts. And, of course, Barbie. Although she dominates the 1945-to-the-present window, she does not stand alone. Revlon, Toni, and the fashion trend-setter, Cissy, shared that space. Also, not to be forgotten, the first action figure for boys (he is NOT a doll) – the G. I. Joe doll. Scattered amongst the dolls were other toy icons such as slinky and Mr. Potato Head. I have to admit that this window brought back childhood memories - sitting on the front stoop in the summer with my sister making clothes for Barbie out of wallpaper samples. The final window was a Halloween extravaganza. 1920’s paper mache pumpkins sat comfortably next to current artist dolls and furry spiders. Orange and black dominated this fun-filled timeline of Halloween history. Those who did not attend the 2017 UFDC missed an incredible doll moment. For myself, I finally had the chance to “press my nose against the glass” of a department toy store window from the past.

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The highly-stylized facial expressions of Leo Moss dolls are so evident here, ranging from the larger 27” lad who is licking his lips to the smiling “teethy” girl to the young child with classic Leo Moss tears. Note the variations in their smile on the three dolls.

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Far Left: Brown glass-eyed 20” “Thelma” is notable for her intelligent expression and neatly formed double cornrows which extend thickly at the back of her head. “Mina” was the first Leo Moss doll ever entered into national competition at the 1973 UFDC competition in Louisville, where he won a blue ribbon. He is incised “Mina” on the front shoulderplate and Leo Moss 1903 on the back of his head.

Collectors of American folk art — be it dolls, toys, whirligigs or weathervanes— are often confronted with the vexing dilemma of attribution.

Over and over, collectors ponder, who made this extraordinary object? When? Where? What was the motivation? But exactly because folk art was mostly made for personal pleasure or purpose or as a token to a beloved friend or family member, it is difficult to determine the answer. The Appalachian mountaineer chip-carving a simple wooden toy, the thrifty New England mother creating a doll from left-over scraps of cloth, and the poor Southern black man who turned his handyman skills into the creation of black dolls depicting his children did not bother to document their works or seek patents for their designs. So how is the collector to learn the life histories of these rare and wonderful objects? Clues lie in following the trails of oral histories or rare scraps of hand written notes, or in seeking documentation in birth records, tax or census recordings and other official documents. And so we come to the story of the extraordinary black dolls of the early 1900s attributed to a certain Leo Moss of Macon, Georgia. The Leo Moss dolls first came to the attention of collectors about 1970 when Betty Formaz,

a Michigan doll collector, learned of their existence in the Macon, Georgia home of Ruby Moss, the last known surviving daughter of Leo Moss, who was then in her 80s. According to Formaz, Ruby Moss “lived in an old shanty” surrounded by the dolls. Formaz was able to acquire a number of the dolls, but, sadly, did not document her find with photographs of Ruby Moss and her dolls. Ruby died a year or two later, and the possibility of finding further documents about Leo Moss seemed fruitless. Except that Ruby Moss had told Betty Formaz of a woman named Mary Kane, a lifelong resident of Macon. Leo Moss had worked as a handyman for Mary Kane’s father during the early 1900s. Upon learning of his handyman’s talent, Mary Kane’s father commissioned Leo Moss to make portrait dolls of his three daughters, Elaine, Mary and Lilly, with costumes to be created for the dolls by Mr. Moss’ wife, Lee Ann, who was the seamstress for the three little girls. The girls cherished their dolls throughout their lifetime, and when Elaine died in 1955 she willed her doll to Mary. It was this doll, one of only three whiteAntique DOLL Collector

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FROM Left: Mischief afoot with this delight 23” Leo Moss doll who sports molded pigtails deisgned to hold hair ribbons and has side-glancing eyes. Pronounced thick brows and richly-textured hair are classic features of Leo Moss dolls. This fellow has unusual modeling of mouth with two lower baby teeth.

complexioned dolls known to be made by Leo Moss, that was acquired by Betty Formaz and later, Myla Perkins. Most importantly, with the doll came a handwritten letter from Mary Kane, dated Nov 4, 1972, detailing the history of the doll, details of the life of Leo Moss and his wife, and verification of his existence. To realize the importance of this, one needs to understand what any student of southern history will attest which is that precise records concerning birth, death, marriages, occupations and other details of black citizens were far from precise during the late 1800s and well into the first third of the 1900s. Since, to this day, no official verification of his birth, life and death have been located the letter is an extraordinarily significant document. Since the Leo Moss dolls have appeared, they have been the subject of numerous articles, both in the doll community and in the greater world, as well as the subject of museum exhibits. In 1989, The Museum of Arts and Science of Macon, Georgia featured the exhibit “Anonymously Yours: Leo Moss”, and other exhibits appeared in 50

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the Detroit Historical Museum, the Mingei International Museum of San Diego and the Charles D. Wright Museum of AfricanAmerican History. Dolls were entered in competition in UFDC exhibitions, in which blue ribbon awards were achieved. In Fall, 1985, an important article “To Leo Moss with Love: by Steva Roark Allgood was published, and in 1993, the landmark book, Black Dolls, 18201991, by Myla Perkins appeared. The Leo Moss dolls were featured in a special chapter of the Myla Perkins book and it is these dolls which are shown in this article. About the dolls The Leo Moss dolls are one-of-a-kind. Yet, although each is unique – different in expression, size, hair style, and detail of sculpted features – there is family resemblance in their style and construction which makes them instantly recognizable. The heads are hand-sculpted paper mache over armature base, and most have glass eyes. Some are with closed mouths either smiling or wistful, several have welldefined teeth, and one delightfully licks his lips. Bodies vary, some handmade (the early models by Lee Ann Moss, his wife, according

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From Left: Three molded tears accentuate the doleful expression of the brown-eyed toddler whose downcast lips are accentuated by sculpted frowning furrows by his brows. A tiny brown-eyed baby has a gentle smile and well-textured hair.

to family oral history), some as restored manufactured doll bodies, and some a combination of the two. A remarkable discovery concerning the construction of the Leo Moss doll was made by Steve Ellenberg in preparation for their 2015 exhibition at the Mingei International Museum in San Diego. Steve Ellenberg received a grant to x-ray and cat-scan the Leo Moss dolls. Photos of the cat scan of a dear little Lee Moss doll can be seen on the website www.aperturephotoarts.com/ leo-moss/ Reviewing the internal structure of the doll as shown in the cat scan, Ellenberg learned an astonishing fact: Leo Moss had not only used the distressed doll bodies made available to him by the traveling toy salesman, but he also had access to the heads. These heads provided a basic armature upon which he could sculpt his amazing portraits with thicklyapplied hand-sculpted paper mache, adding textured hair and creating unique facial expressions. The heads appear to be early composition mama dolls as shown in the cat- scans, and yet another finding in that cat-scan, grist for future research indeed, was

that one of the heads still faintly revealed the Effanbee signature which was now thickly covered by the textured paper mache and the initials L.M. Especially notable to collectors are the dolls with “tears”, of which two possible legends exist as to the background. The first regards the run-away wife of Leo Moss; it was said that such sadness overwhelmed him when she left, that, thereafter, he placed a tear or two on the face of each child doll that he made. The second theory, not nearly as romantic yet wonderfully true to human nature, seems more likely. In the chapter on Leo Moss dolls, in her book, Black Dolls, Myla Perkins wrote: “According to his daughter, Ruby, when he was making the doll face of one of the toddlers in the family, the child became impatient while sitting and began to cry. Mr. Moss tried to get the child to stop crying without success. Finally he said if that’s how you want to look, that’s how I’ll make your doll. The family was amused with the resulting crying doll. Afterward, whenever a child cried when Mr. Moss was making a portrait doll, the doll then also had tears. “ Antique DOLL Collector

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From Left: One of the very few white-complexioned dolls made by Leo Moss, this is “Elaine”, commissioned by a Macon family for whom Leo Moss worked. For Christmas 1909, Leo Moss made a doll for each of the three daughters of the family, while his wife created the costumes, each costume a copy of a dress she had actually sewn for that daughter. A note originally accompanied the doll and it appears intact on page 13 of Myla Perkins book, Black Dolls. One of the earliest dolls made by Leo Moss, the doll is notable for details of sculpted eyelids, cheek jowls, double chin, and thickly- sculpted brows.

Since their “discovery” in the 1970s, the dolls of Leo Moss, now nearing a century of age, have been praised by artists, doll collectors, and black historians alike for their honest portrayals. The dolls of Leo Moss shown on these pages are from the private collection of Myla Perkins as described and portrayed in her landmark book, Black Dolls. Early on, Myla recognized the artistic and historical value of the Leo Moss dolls and shared their importance with the greater society in articles, books, and sponsorship of museum exhibits. In her intelligent blog (blackdollcollecting blogspot.com), current scholar Debbie Behan Garrett expresses the sentiment perfectly. “Through his gifted hands, the collecting community inherited black dolls handcrafted in America decades before most doll makers began creating respectful representations of black people. Through the eyes of Leo Moss, three-dimensional, one-of-a-kind, historically significant, ethnically correct, invaluable, Americanmade works of doll art remain. Through his vision exist black dolls with perfectly proportioned 52

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eyes, noses, and mouths, dolls with thick textured hair that adequately reflect the children and adults who inspired their creation.” As the 1900s moved along, much of the black population of America migrated to northern and western states, leaving their southern roots behind. Although we have no records of the Moss family making such a move, in a sense they did, through the masterworks of their patriarch Leo Moss. His dolls have continued to migrate, shift and resettle throughout America - in museum exhibitions, at doll conventions where they often won blue ribbon awards, and into fine private collections. In that sense, the dolls not only reflect the artistry of Leo Moss, but also an important page of American black history. The dolls of Leo Moss shown on these pages are from the private collection of Myla Perkins as described and portrayed in her landmark book, Black Dolls. Early on, Myla recognized the artistic and historical value of the Leo Moss dolls and shared their importance with the greater society in articles, books, and sponsorship of museum exhibits.

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Bleuette’s Nightgown and Slippers from La Semaine de Suzette 1927, #26 By Nicki Burley

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hen Bleuette was first introduced in 1906, fashions were complex and restrictive. Patterns featured many pieces, and Bleuette’s little Mamans, or “Suzettes,” were expected to demonstrate their needle skills with all sorts of embellishment, from soutache to lace applique to embroidery. In fact, they were so complicated that it’s easy to believe many girls turned to their mothers and aunts for help! But as the decades passed, so too did the adult view of childhood, and fashions happily followed. Childhood became a magical time when there should be freedom to play and move, use one’s imagination, and learn from experience. Little girls were encouraged to be active, so of course their clothing had to change to allow running and playing. After World War I, the world was less formal in general, and designers looked to Japan’s simply cut garments for inspiration. Many dresses for little girls and their dolls were cut in kimono style, meaning a large rectangle of fabric was folded in half lengthwise and crosswise, then the dress was cut all in one piece, without seams for the shoulders, front, or back. A slit was cut down the back or front so it could easily be slipped over the head, and it was seamed up the sides.

Unlike modern easy-care garments, however, this was where the simplicity ended: expensive clothing still featured fine fabrics, hand sewing, and detailed embellishment. This nightgown showcases the 1920s aesthetic of simple lines by being made entirely of squares and rectangles. It’s surprisingly graceful when cut with more fullness than the original pattern allowed. The simplicity of the design and pattern pieces are typically deceptive, too, because Suzettes were supposed to hand embroider the net insertion sleeves. A similar effect can be gained from purchased vintage insertion, as shown here. Peoplesized nightwear of the time also had yokes or sleeves made of embroidered net or filet crochet, which is worked in squares. The gown works up beautifully in pale shades of plain or figured batiste, voile, lawn, and even China silk, all of which were in use at the time. These were considered “wash fabrics,” suitable for undergarments and nightwear, as opposed to fancier outerwear which could not be tub laundered. Finally, the original La Semaine de Suzette illustration shows Bleuette wearing dainty slippers with pompoms on the toes, so a pattern for wool felt slippers is included here to complete the outfit.

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Above: Alys, an SFBJ 60 8/0 with an especially sweet expression, tries on a pink ribbon headband and considers what accessories she might find in the closet for tomorrow. Heather Cullman collection Right: Excitable Fripon gets ready to take Anissa’s teddy bear on a wild ride before bed. Will her bear’s matching nightgown survive the trip? Anissa is a UNIS FRANCE 301-1 with thick lashes framing her sleep eyes. Heather Cullman collection Below: Agnes, the UNIS FRANCE 60 8/0, is first to admit she’s tired. She has laid down with her mini Bleuette and her own copy of La Semaine de Suzette, but quickly discovers her lids getting heavy as she drifts off to dream land beneath her fringed lace canopy. Heather Cullman collection

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Left: Reproduction Premiere, Bernice, shows off the entire ensemble of nightgown, slippers, and dressed teddy bear. Her gown is made of vintage sheer batiste and lace insertion, with a little snippet of lace set aside for her bear. The slippers are felt with floss pompoms, wound onto a plastic fork. Nicki Burley collection

Materials: ¼ yd lightweight fabric for gown 1 yd of 4mm coordinating silk ribbon 10” of 1” wide insertion lace (straight edges on both sides) Threads to match fabric and lace 5” square of wool felt for slippers Embroidery floss iron-out marking pen plastic fork You’ll need the following for a 3” jointed craft store bear: 4-1/2” length of 1-1/2” silk ribbon 4-1/2” of 1” wide insertion lace used on nightgown sleeves 5” of 4mm silk ribbon To Make the Nightgown: 1. Cut 2 large rectangles from fabric for nightgown front and back, and 2 small squares for the shoulder epaulettes. Slash down one piece 3-1/2” as indicated for center front. Mark both pieces at shoulder areas as indicated on pattern. Cut one bias strip, 8” x ½”. Cut insertion lace in half to make two 5” pieces.

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2. Stretch open the front slash, so that it creates a nearly straight line. Apply the bias strip to make a continuous lap placket. If you’re unfamiliar with this technique, view the beautiful tutorial at https:// www.pixiefaire.com/blogs/sewing-tipsresources/14759741-continuous-lap-placket. This is a doll pattern company which also teaches sewing techniques for a professional finish. 3. There are two options for the placket: turn one edge completely back and lap the other over it as shown in the tutorial, or turn under both edges and hem them down all around the slit so that the front is completely open. Hem turned back edges with tiny stitches. If turned back completely, it looks nice to fold up the bottom of the placket and form a triangle. Trim away any excess bias strip at the top edges of the gown. Press. 4. Narrow hem the top edges of both the front and back pieces by turning under 1/8” twice. Run 2 rows of small gathering stitches between the marks on the shoulders. Hem down the ungathered portions. 5. Prepare the shoulders as marked on the pattern. Narrow hem one edge, then leave its opposite edge untreated—the narrow hemmed edge is the neckline. The other two edges are each turned under ¼”— these will be where you attach the front and back of the gown. Press. 6. Draw up the gathering threads on the front and back to fit the shoulder pieces, then pin in place. Attach with tiny top stitches in a matching thread. 7. Lay open and press the gown. Match the center of the 5” lace sleeve strips with the center of the shoulder, then sew right sides together. Turn, trim, and overcast this edge, then press flat. 8. Narrowly (1/8” turns) French seam the sides and sleeves. High quality undergarments and sleepwear were still handsewn in this era, and French seams added strength to the washable but delicate fabrics by enclosing the raw fabric edges. 9. Turn up ¼” for the hem, then another ½”, and sew in place. 10. Cut 4mm ribbon into 6” pieces, either four pieces for two ties as shown or six pieces for three ties. Attach ties by sewing them behind the front opening. Set one tie at the top edge, and place the other in the middle or at the bottom of the opening. Trim the ribbon edges at an angle and tie a tiny knot at the bottom.

Close-up of ivory wool felt slippers, trimmed with blue blanket stitched edging and pompoms as in the original LSdS illustration.

Craft store teddy bear, dressed in silk ribbons and vintage lace to match the blue nightgown.

The original pattern and illustration from La Semaine de Suzette, from www.thebleudoor.com. The patterns are in the public domain, and the website allows free use of the patterns by collectors. Antique DOLL Collector

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BEFORE curating a cluttered cabinet, the beauty of many doll accessories is hidden underneath, or obscured by other collectibles.

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AFTER curating a collection, the newly arranged contents draws attention to each and every piece that is displayed in the doll cabinet.

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First, give some definition to your collection. Your collection is full of exceptional items that form an array of beauty for personal satisfaction, education and even research. It is as unique as you are! Begin by grouping your treasures …dolls together, accessories together. Examine your dolls and think about the following: Am I protecting my collection and keeping it from deteriorating? Do I have a concentration for my collection… small bisques, German characters, French Fashions, large dolls, small dolls? Look at your dolls and really “see” what you consistently gravitate towards and embrace this focus. “Specializing” will help you decide when making new purchases. Because you cannot collect everything (although some of us are very close to that) each potential addition must be carefully considered as to its appropriateness for your area of interest. “Do I smile each time I pass this doll?” If the answer is not a resounding “yes”, consider selling. Your profits will allow you to expand your collection focusing on your favorite areas in the future. If selling is not an option, consider creating a new “look” for a doll by changing her clothing, i.e. new hat, new dress, new shoes. Or consider trading with another collector or donating to a library or museum. If your cabinet is crowded because of the sheer number of dolls you have inside, consider rotating them monthly or seasonally. This welcomed change will give them and the cabinet a fresh view. Pack and store carefully and you will find that reopening a container is as delightful as opening a birthday gift!

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Accessories rule the day, and this aspect of collecting may benefit from the use of a catalogue. Historically, the index card catalogue is used, but, today, many collectors might choose to use a computerized database. Identifying the color, type of accessory, quantity, provenance, date purchased etc., will also help you determine the focus of your collection. Ask yourself questions like these: Does the list show that I own a large number of hats and bonnets? Focus on the greatest portion of your accessories and create a “shoppe” in your cabinet. Pack and store the others and rotate them through the seasons, spring thru winter. And, don’t forget holiday themes! Do I collect only a single color of dresses and gowns? Consider displaying a vignette that is color defined… and make it your favorite color. Pack and store the others until you tire of this display. Is my cabinet filled with small pets and toys? Can these be displayed elsewhere in my home to a better advantage? Reapportioning a few in another room could add to their charm and revitalize a tired corner of a bedroom. Identifying the concentration in your accessories and dolls will guide you in displaying them to your greatest pleasure. Furthermore it will help you to determine those you want to keep and those to sell, donate or trade. Likewise, it will provide some direction for amassing your treasures and the much needed space for new purchases for your cabinet. After all, we are “collectors”, aren’t we?

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2‑3 ~ Anaheim, CA. Doll Estate Sale. 1304 S. Westchester Dr. Sherryl Shirran. Sherrylks@aol.com. 714‑343‑4865.

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Sunday, March 25, 2018 10 am to 4 pm

3 ~ Cocoa, FL. Doll, Bear, Miniature & Toy Show. Space Coast Convention Center. Florida Space Coast Doll Club. Joanne. Collazo. 856‑266‑2518. 3 ~ Fletcher/Asheville, NC. Doll Show. WNC Agricultural Center. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com

3 ~ Melbourne, FL. Doll Show. Space Coast Convention Center / Holiday Inn Express. Florida Space Coast Doll Club. Joanne. creativejojo@aol.com. 856‑266‑2518. www.floridaspacecoastdollclub.org

3 ~ Punta Gorda, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Charlotte Harbor Event Ctr. Port Charlotte Doll Club. Merle Romer. 941‑286‑1446. merle.romer@comcast.net

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3 ~ Santa Barbara, CA. Doll & Toy Show. Earl Warren Showgrounds. Santa Barbara Doll Club. Xavier Loza. 805‑698‑1415. sbdollclub@gmail.com

3 ~ Westampton, NJ. Princeton Doll & Toy Museum Contents & Collection of Virginia Aris to be sold at Auction. 700 Highland Dr. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2213. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com 4 ~ Katy, TX. Doll Show. JD’s Collectibles. Joni Holland. 817‑929‑1691. rbijo@aol.com

4 ~ Tucson, AZ. Toy & Doll Show. Tucson Expo Center. Tom Russell. 520‑323‑1848. 10 ~ Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Cameo Doll Club. Pat Knutson. 760‑745‑2064.

10 ~ Fairhope, AL. Doll Show. The Fairhope Civic Center Auditorium. The Eastern Shore Doll Study Club of Alabama. Elizabeth Moore. 205‑789‑0342. Sheryl Columber. 251‑284‑4089. sam.dc.sc.07lex@gmail.com 10 ~ France. Antique Toys & Games & Precious Curiosities Auction. Ambassador Hotel Paris. Lombrail‑Teucquam. Francoise Theimer. (0033)03 86 74 31 76 (F)(0033)03 86 74 32 13. francoistheimer@wanadoo.fr. www.theimer.fr

10 ~ Lakeland, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Lake Mirror Center. Vicki. 315‑481‑8116. Diane. 863‑644‑1144. www.tropicaldollstudyclub.com 11 ~ Baltimore, MD. A Doll Tea Party. Margaret Kincaid’s. Reservation. 646‑709‑4340.

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11 ~ DeWitt, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Center of DeWitt. Sandy Johnson Barts. 269‑599‑1511. SJBbetsys@comcast.net

11 ~ Maquoketa, IA. Doll Show. Centerstone Inn & Suites. Eastern Iowa Doll Shows. Sherryl Newton. easterniowadollshows@aol.com. 14 ~ Essington, PA. Doll Show. Clarion Hotel. Terry Quinlan. 805‑687‑8901. 15‑16 ~ Newark, OH. Barbie and Artist Collector Auction. www.mcmastersharris.com 17‑18 ~ Naples, FL. Marquis Antique Doll Auction. Hyatt Regency. Theriault’s Auction. 410‑224‑3655. info@theriaults.com 17‑18 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll Show. Western Washington Fairgrounds. Dorothy Drake. Crossroads. www.crossroadsshows.com 17 ~ Venice, FL. Doll Show. Woodmere Park. Venice Doll Club. Patty. 941‑493‑6089. Mary. maryafalcone@gmail.com 18 ~ Fullerton, CA. Dolls, Bears & Miniatures Show. Hotel Fullerton. RowbearPresents@charter.net. 831‑438‑5349. 22‑25 ~ Pacific Grove, CA. The Grovian Doll Museum. A Louise Hedrick & Denise Buese Sewing Workshop. 831‑643‑1902. www.carmeldollshop.com 23‑24 ~ Kansas City, MO. NADDA Antique Doll Dealers Show. Embassy Suites. www.NADDA.org 24 ~ Asheville, NC. Spring Luncheon with Bleuette. Kenmure Country Club, Flat Rock, NC. Land O’Sky Doll Club. Suzi Smith. 828‑667‑3690 Landoskydollclub.com 24 ~ France. Dolls Auction. Galerie De Chartres. +33(0)2 37 88 28 28 (F)+33(0)2 37 88 28 20. chartres@galeriedechartres.com 24 ~ Jonesborough, TN. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Jonesborough Visitors Ctr. Mary. 423‑247‑1639. Ellen. 423‑753‑0022. 24 ~ Madison, WI. Doll Show. Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center. Madison Area Doll Club. Carol. 608‑212‑9832. caroljones6@yahoo.com 24 ~ Timonium, MD. Teddy Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453. 25 ~ East Meadow, NY. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Temple Emanu‑el. The Doll Study Club of Long Island. Bonnie Olsen. 516‑747‑1425. hcbd41@yahoo.com 25 ~ Ft. Wayne, IN. Doll Show. Ft. Wayne Armory. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier. 586‑731‑3072. www.DollsShowProductions.com 25 ~ Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. Four‑Points Sheraton Hotel. Frasher’s Auction. 816‑625‑3786 (F) 816‑625‑3786. frasher@aol.com 31 ~ New Lebanon, NY. Antique Doll Auction. Meissner’s Auction. info@meissnersauction.com. www.meissnersauction.com. 518‑766‑5002.

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4 ~ Hatfield, PA. Alderfer Auction Selling the Collections of Rosemarie Snyder & Regina Steele, Part One. Alderfer Auction. 215‑393‑3000. info@AlderferAuction.com 7 ~ Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Alexander Firemen’s Recreation Hall. Linda. 585‑482‑0835. 7 ~ Des Moines, IA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Iowa State Fairgrounds. Colleen Holden. 515‑986‑1975. www.desmoinesdollshow.com 8 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Boston Dedham. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. 8 ~ Toledo, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Stranahan Great Hall. Sandra Bullock. 734‑282‑0152. sandy4085@ hotmail.com. www.ToledoDollShow.com 11‑13 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com 14 ~ Essington, PA. Doll Show. Clarion Hotel. Terry Quinlan. 805‑687‑8901. www.quinlanshow.com 14 ~ Richmond, VA. Doll Show. Richmond Raceway Complex. Judy Seay. 434‑295‑2628. mandjseay@embarqmail.com 14 ~ Ringgold, GA. Doll Show. The Colonnade. Chattanooga Doll Club. Jane Heavener. 706‑965‑6031. mjheavener@catt.com 14 ~ West Chester, OH. Doll Show. EnterTRAINment Junction Expo Room. Queen City Beautiful Doll Club. Margie Schultz. 513‑207‑8409. 14 ~ Westminster, MD. Luncheon. Miss Carroll’s Doll Study Club. Best Western Conference Center. Gwen Welty. 410‑848‑6284. gwen.r.welty@gmail.com 19‑22 ~ Pacific Grove, CA. The Grovian Doll Museum. An Educational Workshop‑China Retreat. 831‑643‑1902. mnd@carmeldollshop.com 20‑21 ~ Spencer, NC. Workshops, Tea & Trunk Show with International Artist Stephanie Blythe. Please contact NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures. NCMDTM.com 21 ~ Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com 21 ~ Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2213. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com 22 ~ Canada. The Greater Toronto Doll Show. Holiday Inn/Oakville. Mary Lou. 416‑221‑3093. www.greatertorontodollshow.com 22 ~ Livonia, MI. Doll Show. Livonia Marriott. Sherry Bonner. 248‑408‑1402. 22 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll, Bear, Toy & Collectible Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows, Inc. Diana Tabin. 847‑772‑6760. www.chicagotoyshow.com 26‑29 ~ Frankenmuth, MI. Once Upon A Time Region 12 Conferene. The Bavarian Inn. The Doll‑licious Doll Club of Michigan. region12conference@gmail.com. 248‑739‑6868. 26‑28 ~ Seattle, WA. Doll Show. BJD Event. Double Tree. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. www.crossroadsshows.com.

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28 ~ Grapevine, TX. Doll & Toy Show. Grapevine Convention Center. Metroplex Doll Club. Rodney Waller. 817‑988‑8019. rwaller@swbell.net. Linda Crowsey. 903‑564‑9121. lindacc45@hotmail.com 28 ~ Mountlake Terrace, WA. Doll Show. The Nile Golf & Country Club. Seattle Antique Doll & Toy Club. 425‑712‑1575. Trevino746@aol.com 28 ~ Spokane, WA. Doll Show. Spokane Community College. Lilac City Doll Study Club. Mary Sherwood. 509‑838‑8487. 29 ~ Lancaster, PA. Doll Show. Lancaster Farm & Home Center. Ron Funk. 717‑687‑8101. jeepboy1945@hotmail.com 29 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Karla Moreland Presents. 815‑356‑6125. kmorela@ais.net.

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5 ~ Maitland, FL. Doll Show. Maitland Civic Center on the Lake. The Greater Orlando Doll Club. Barbara Keehbauch. 407‑678‑5678. Bkeehbauch@msn.com. 5 ~ Nashville, TN. Doll Show. Mt. Juliet Community Center. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com

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5 ~ Pleasanton, CA. Doll Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. Dorothy Drake. Crossroads. www.crossroadsshows.com 5 ~ Westhampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. 410‑275‑2213. Dorothy Hunt. 6 ~ Chagrin Falls, OH. Doll Show. Federated Family Life Center. Chagrin Valley & Strongsville Doll Club. Eileen Green. 440‑283‑5839. 12 ~ Batavia, NY. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. The Quality Inn. Saturday’s Child Dolls. Martha Smith. 585‑506‑7948. 19 ~ Columbus, OH. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Bartholomew County 4‑H Fairgrounds. Dolls Night Out Club of Columbus. Barb Joy. 812‑376‑9124. 19 ~ Fayetteville, NC. Doll & Toy Show. Kiwanis Recreation Center. Maureen Mercer. 910‑916‑8532. 19 ~ Greenwood, IN. Doll & Bear Show. Greenwood United Methodist Church. www.greenwoodumc.org/index.php/umw 19 ~ Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Pasadena Elks Lodge. Forever Young. Sandy Kline. 818‑368‑4648. 19 ~ Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2213. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com 19 ~ Williamsfield, OH. Doll Show. Williamsfield Community Center. Heirloom Doll Society. Lynne Morrow. 440‑344‑7747. 20 ~ Madison Heights, MI. Doll Show. UFCW Hall. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier. 586‑731‑3072. lildolls@excite.com 20 ~ Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. Carol Benson. 612‑669‑1613. Calendar continued on page 64

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CANCELLED... 2‑3 ~ Gaithersburg, MD. Doll & Toy Show. The Fairgrounds. Bellman Events. 239.440.3187. sbellman714@gmail.com 2 ~ Missoula, MT. Doll, Toy, Teddy Bear & Miniature Show. Ruby’s Inn & Convention Center. Kay Schrader. schrader1501@blackfoot.net 406‑360‑7214. 3 ~ Concord, CA. Doll Show. Crowne Plaza Hotel. 101 Doll & Study Club. Stephanie Blythe. 415‑455‑8415. s.blythe@comcast.net 3 ~ Sturbridge, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. 5 ~ Belleville, IL. Doll, Bear, Collectible, Miniature & Dollhouse Show. St. Clair County Fairgrounds. Kay Weber’s Shows. 618‑233‑0940. 9 ~ Triangle, NC. Doll Show. Amran Shriners Temple. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com

13‑15 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com

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10 ~ Naperville, IL. Doll Show. Naperville Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland Presents. 815‑356‑6125. kmorela@ais.net

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16 ~ Milton, FL. Doll & Toy Show. Santa Rosa County Auditorium. Pensacola Doll Study Club. perpleprsn@aol.com. 850‑292‑6074. 21‑23 ~ Bennington, VT. R. John Wright Convention. The Everett Mansion. www.rjohnwright.com. 802‑447‑7072. R. John Wright Dolls Inc. rjwdolls@aol.com 23 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll Show. Western Washington Fairground. Dorothy Drake. Crossroads. www.crossroadsshows.com 24 ~ No. Hampton, NH. Doll, Teddy Bear & Gift Show. Lafayette Crossing Plaza. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699.

JULY 2018

13 ~ Layton, UT. Doll Convention. Davis Conference Center. ROSE International Doll Expo. Ann Dee. 801‑419‑2146. 15‑19 ~ Phoenix, AZ. Annual National Doll Festival. Rowbear Lowman. 831‑438‑5349. NatlDoll@aol.com 17‑21 ~ Phoenix, AZ. Doll Show. UFDC Convention. Crossroads. www.crossroadsshows.com.

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Charming 22” flirty eye Simon Halbig 1039 produced by French firm RD on classic walker body. Truly adorable with long tailed wig, antique dotted Swiss dress with Bertha collar. She is shown holding a tiny 3” Steiff bear circa 1905. Doll~ $1150 Bear~ $725

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About The Cover “Close to perfection, seldom seen: Amelia is a 20.5” Kling. She is marked 152-8, has open mouth with four molded teeth. These early Kling have additional brush strokes to the mouth, emphasizing the shape of the lips; eyes are threaded, with painted eyelashes and brows. Photo by Alf Ertsland

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17) Outstanding Large 22” Kestner 143 child - What a face!! Orig. pate, wig, body, luminous satin bisque, early flat brows over big blues, a delightful Edwardian style Belted Child Suit w. Matching Hat. All mint! $1450 18) An 11.5” Cabinet Kestner 173 w. Teen Body - rare mold- rare size! All Original & Mint - wig, pate, shoes, fancy Factory Ensemble w. Layers and Hat and Jointed High Knee Kestner Flapper Body! A prize. $895

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19) 20” Mint ‘Bru Face’ Kestner 161 - a scintillating mint doll, crystal blue eyes set in snowy bisque, early rich brows, Original Factory Wig, Pate & Signed Body in pristine heirloom clothes & shoes. A dream. $795 20) Deluxe German Presentation Egg - a true boutique Holiday original w. pretty fitted crepe paper interior features 5” quality Closed Mouth Bisque Dolls w. paperweight eyes, w. Fancy Matching Ensembles including Hats, Nosegays & Fuzzy Chicks. One of a kind! $1100 21) Rare ‘Floating Eye’ Molded Hair Googly w. Bow heavily tufted curls, tiny pug nose, big watermelon grin, fussy painted eyelashes, excellent satin bisque, glazed hair bow, orig.body and pretty clothes. Giggles galore. $1495

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22) Novel Character Pouty Toddler - rare 14” youth signed Adlon by Heubach for Otto Schamburger made for 3 years only, great clothes,shoes and museum history.! A real Buster! $1395 23) 15” Important Dewees Cochran ‘Look Alike’ Series Doll in Original Box - with the Label and Lid she is All Original with freckles, long hair and and extra coat, hat & mittens in box. Mint Americana. $1395

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27) Rare 16” Glass Eye K*R 101 Marie - a most poetic winsome pouty! The luscious original blond mohair wig frames her tender bittersweet expression as does her feminine floral print vintage ensemble in delicate layers & antique shoes. A discreet hidden flaw makes her choice size attainable at last! $2750 28) Very Rare 19” Glass Eye K*R 114 Hans - An important one with his serious pouty Closed Mouth, and handsome square jaw, sensational dewy bisque with soulful eyes and Factory Wig & Body. Such a romantic young suitor in his Elegant Silk Suit. $6700 29) 20” Factory Original Mechanical SFBJ - ca1899. Her gold lettered silk sash says “I talk-I walk- and send you Kisses” as she turns her head and talks. A classic in rich Original Silk Couture w/ Matching Hat and Factory Wig and eyelashes. So dear! $1495 29

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31) Elegant Flesh Tint Damenkoph China Lady- 1840’s pressed portrait china with rich pink tint, brown toned winged panelled hair w. coiled bun high in back, long neck & lovely long glazed arms in vintage original silk gowns. $2250

30) Spectacular 20” Bru Era 1860’s Poupee w. Wooden Arms - not enough can be said about this captivating antiquity and her moonlit bisque, cobalt threaded eyes, portrait like elegance with chiseled features and exquisite artwork. Her Jointed Wood Arms including the wrists and long her fingers lend to her imperial grace. Smartly dressed for a Fête du Printemps in her antique striped day dress. $4750

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16” Kestner 220 Toddler body w/ fur wig, blue sleep eyes, plaster pate, rub on cheek, head marked: H Made in Germany 12, JDK, 220, 15 $3295.

26.5” Kammer & Reinhart 116A on BJ Toddler body, brown sleep eyes, cheek rub, brunette HH wig, red velvet w/ fur trim outfit $1750.

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18” Kestner Hilda 245 on 5 piece toddler body, blue sleep eyes, beautiful baby body, Marked J Made in Germany 13, 245, JDK Jr., 1914, @, Hilda $1950.

27” Kammer & Reinhart K star R 115A on bj toddler body, blue sleep eyes, HH wig, white antique clothing $2850.

19” Kestner 220 on bj toddler body, blue sl eyes, HH wig, antique clothing, head marked: K Made in Germany 14, JDK, 220 $3595.

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17” Kestner 245 Hilda on toddler body, brown sleep eyes, right hand rebuilt thumb and pinkie, Marked H Made in Germany 12, 245, JDK Jr., 1914, @, Hilda $2150.

24” Simon & Halbig 1488 on bj toddler body, blue sleep eyes, eye chip on left eye, upper left rim, antique clothing, brunette HH wig, comes with 6.25” CM all original dressed German bisque doll, missing one leg $3495 18” JDK 226 Baby Kestner, blue sleep eyes, plaster pate, blond mohair wig, few rubs on lips & cheeks, JDK 226 © 1910 $275

18” Kestner Hilda 245 JDK Jr, K 14, 1914, blue sleep eyes, baby body wear on hands, antique baby dress, HH wig in braids $1995.

24.5” Simon & Halbig Erica #1489 Baby, blue sleep eyes, open mouth w/ 2 teeth, 5 piece body, eyes have some scratches $1995.

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1. Luxury doll made in Sonnenberg Germany for Jumeau – original body marked Jumeau, head marked (A or I). Blue inset eyes – original wig with braiding on top. 12 inches – mint all original – outstanding doll. Call

2. Rare AM character doll – intaglio painted blue eyes – marked “Made in Germany – A4M” – circa 1910 – fine sculpting around eyes and mouth – beautiful rare doll – 16 inches $6750.

3. What a gem! This seldom found 11-1/2 inch ebony black, open mouth, Steiner child is in mint condition – marked “A-S” – great antique outfit – $3750.

4. “The Great Pretenders” This 18 inch Sonneberg child doll has a strong resemblance to the Jumeau Triste – perfect bisque and body with antique light brown wig – splendid outfit made in the French manner with antique fabric – circa 1882-1885. $3250.

5. Highly desirable Heubach figurine of little girl lovingly holding her favorite doll – perfect – 14 inches $1150.

6. Rare and beautiful early (7/EJ) Jumeau – perfect bisque and body – wearing extremely hard to find couture outfit by Ernestine Jumeau Studio – original blond wig and Jumeau shoes – 19-1/2 inches – $10,750.

7. Outstanding 19 inch AT Kestner with beautiful brown sleep eyes – head and body perfect – she has “The Look” – beautifully dressed – $8950.

9. Harder to find character doll by Kammer & Reinhardt – marked 109 – dressed as a boy with original outfit and wig – no wig pulls – 14” – a special little boy for your collection $6750.

8. Choice pouty face Kestner with closed mouth – marked XI – perfect head and body – Blue sleep eyes – blonde mohair wig – beautifully dressed – 16 inches – $3750.

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10. What a pair!! Little sister “Elise” is 12” – also perfect and all original with no wig pulls – find sculpting – marked “K*R 109” – $5750.

11. Exquisite all original Jumeau – Incised Depose Jumeau – size 9 – circa 1884 – only made one or two years. Gorgeous original couture outfit original Jumeau shoes and socks – 22 inches – $7950.

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Exhibition: 21 April – 7 October 2018 Spielzeug Welten Museum, Basel See the exquisite costumes of Venetian Carnival balls, in modern renderings

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Little Girls with Rosy Cheeks Photos and text by Alf Ertsland

Group of Kestner dolls, including some allbisque dolls. Even the little all-bisque dolls seem to have borrowed some features from Schmitt & Fils dolls.

n a recent article published in Antique DOLL Collector, I mentioned the pleasure of making a little visit to the dolls room before going to bed. The evening light creates a special atmosphere in the room, adding a little magic to the dolls. Some large French Bébés usually catches my first attention, before I let my eyes stop by a shelf with cabinet sized dolls, representing Bébés from various French producers. They are easier to place in groups along with small doll carriages and various accessories, and always fun to look at. 20

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This evening I ended up watching a group of early German girl dolls from Gebrüder Kühnlenz, Alt, Beck & Gottschalk, J.D.K. Kestner, Simon & Halbig, and some Sonneberg dolls. Among them was one of the first dolls we purchased, a C.F. Kling mold 123. The general quality of French dolls from the golden age is high. France was at the peak of their doll production. And nothing would ever surpass this quality in the yeas to come. French dolls have fascinated collectors for almost one and a half century and will for a long time.

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Two early shoulder head dolls admiring an all-bisque Kling doll in Märklin carriage. “Antoinette”, from AB&G at left, and “Little Millie”, Kling 166-5 at right. “Antoinette” was for a long time a mysterious dollto us. We finally found photos of marked, molded hair dolls from Alt Beck & Gottschalk, also found with molded teeth in a china head version. The first time I noticed a similar doll was in an article on the Vienna Doll Museum years ago. Their logo for the museum was a large doll dressed as a boy. “Antoinette” has a domed head, and a very deep shoulder plate, similar to most early AB & G dolls. No markings at all, except from a number. The similarity of colors and decoration is obvious the moment you compare her with other AB&G dolls, and so are the eyes. Same mold is found with a glazed china head, tinted bisque, and finally a wax over composition head. Below: “Antoinette” is showing off in her underwear, revealing her childlike proportions. She is on a German kid body, related to French Bru kid bodies. Also showing off her beautiful pink shoes and her underwear that have never been removed. Her name was written on a piece of paper, attached to her underwear. Closeup of “Antoinette”, showing her pale skin colors and overall decoration and beautiful, original earrings.

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Closeup of small Kling doll, “Little Millie”, 166-5 at 12 inches, focusing on her large spiral treaded blue eyes.

Closeup of large Kling doll, “Millie”, mold, 166-8 at 19 inches, with her striking almond shaped eyes, outlined in black. I always had warm feelings for Kling dolls. When we started collecting dolls, they were the best dolls we could get. They seem to be quite plentiful in Scandinavia, compared to other German dolls. “Millie” and “Little Millie”, two dolls by C.F. Kling, mold 166, size 8 and 5. One is on a long kid body, and the small one on short, chubby kid body. C.F. Kling seems to have produced some of his molds for many years, but he also seems to have altered some molds, probably because of changing trends during the decades. These beautiful girl dolls were produced towards the end of the 1870’s or early 1880’s. They have pale bisque with pink cheeks and large, almond shaped eyes, blue or brown. They appear with curly, light blonde hairstyle, not unlike angels presented as glossy pictures and illustrations for scrapbooks. They are shoulder head dolls on cloth or kid bodies, with closed mouth and very often baldhead, like mold 123, 166. Some previous fashion dolls from C.F. Kling show great resemblance to mold 166, and must gradually have been modified to look more childish. These two early versions of mold 166 both have deep shoulder plates with slightly bent heads, turned to the left.

When we think of German dolls we tend to look for other qualities. We admire the early paper masché dolls, china and parian dolls, and are thrilled by the variations of character and googly dolls. But when we talk about the refined quality of French fashion dolls, and Bébés, our eyes sparkle. They are beautiful, unattainable and expensive. Like many novice collectors we started buying German dolls in the early eighties, not because they were German but because they were available and affordable. And, of course, we did find them beautiful and exciting. A majority of child dolls from the 70’s to early 90’s were produced with closed mouth, which made them even more attractive. 22

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To many collectors, some of these German, shoulder head girl dolls have suffered from a dubious reputation, caused by their stiff necks and long bodies. These types of German dolls seldom brought high prices at auctions when we started collecting, and were obtainable on a limited budget. We could find the same doll heads on long bodies, in the German style, or mounted on short, chubby, kid bodies in the French Bru style. It was even more exciting to find similar heads on composition bodies with ball joints and straight wrists, influenced by French bébés. These dolls were more attractive to collectors and brought higher prices. Compared to French Bébés they still were obtainable.

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Very early I was intrigued by obvious similarities between some German and French dolls at the end of the century. This was the beginning of my growing interest in the connections between France and Germany in this field. Of course these observations were just assumptions, since we could not afford to buy any French dolls at that time. This article is a tribute to these dolls, and not an in-depth analysis. A Swedish doll friend of ours shared the same interest in these early girl dolls, and could show us very nice examples, including mold 136, a socalled Sonneberg doll, previous known as Belton types. It was easy to see the similarity to a French Jumeau doll. She had a soft spot for these modest and cautious little girls, with their pale skin color, rosy cheeks and gentle expressions. She loved to dress little Sonneberg dolls, Simon & Halbig, Bähr & Pröchild, Kestner and others in the sweetest dresses. I wonder if they reminded her of her own childhood, and a vague reminiscent of how little girls once were. Her experiences through 17 years as doll collecting gave us a push forward and underlined the fact that we were on the right track, looking for and cherishing some of the same subtle values of a doll. I have let the photos express the beauty and qualities of these dolls. Some are depicting German girls, often with the typical long bodies, like a continuation of German china and fashion dolls from previous years. Some have a hint of exotic French aura, unlike the more cautious and simpler northern European legacy. All of them were produced in Germany from the late 1870’s to early1890’s, and I believe that this period of German doll industry highly reflect the influence of ongoing trends in Europe with a sharp eye turned towards France and their success within their own doll industry. There was an increasing interest in doll collecting throughout the world during the 1980’s. This led to new doll research, and releases of many new

This Kling doll, “Eugenie”, mold 123-8 at 20,5 inches, is wearing a Norwegian regional costume and headscarf, from Setesdal. She has a commercial made cloth body and beautiful half arms, and is an early version of this mold with very pale bisque and softly applied colors. Unlike many early German shoulder head dolls, she does not have a turned head, but the head is leaning a bit forward, looking down. In later years new research has connected many different, early bisque/parian doll molds to this producer during the 1870’s.

“Camilla”, another version of mold 123, size 10, at 19,5 inches, on kid body. This one has the more unusual hazel brown eyes, outlined in black. The early versions of mold 123 and seems to have been produced slightly earlier than mold 166 with the larger eyes and more childlike look. Antique DOLL Collector

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“Inga”, C.F. Kling doll, 18 inches, has a head looking forward like the earlier versions of mold 123, size 6. Her arms are typical for many Kling dolls found in Scandinavia. She is marked with a K inside a clock. Her facial shape and decoration is showing clearly that this is a later dolls, She is representing a child with rounder face and plump cheeks. Her appearance is more of a smaller child, underlining the fact that Kling altered the faces due to ongoing trends. C.F. Kling registered their trademark, K inside a bell, in 1881, but it may have been used from 1880. This version was produced for several decades. Another doll, mold 124, is identical, but has an open mouth with teeth.

“Amalie”, at 20.5 inches, by Kling is also a quite early girl doll. She is bald head and marked 152-8 and rather seldom seen in the market. She has an open closed mouth with four molded upper teeth. She is slightly smiling, having a very gentle and soft look. The decoration is similar to the 123, and so is her face, except for a slimmer nasal bridge. She is one of a few early Kling dolls with additional brush strokes to her mouth, to emphasize the shapes of her lips and the molded teeth. Her almond shaped eyes are blue/grey and threaded, with finely painted eyelashes and brows. She is very close to perfection.

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books and informative articles in doll magazines. New price records for some dolls around the world, could also be an important factor in a flourishing market. At the same time we attended our first doll auctions and doll fairs abroad, as the market in Scandinavia was quite limited. We looked and learned, and eventually started to collect French dolls, character dolls, googlies, etc. As the years passed, and through our pursuit of antique dolls, I almost unconsciously, continued to look for more unusual German dolls from this period, as I still found them attractive. Some of them are not plentiful in the market, and rather hard to find even though the prices have been reasonable. I suppose that each of us have our own reasons for what we collect and what appeal to us. Collecting is often a matter of putting one’s own preferences in to a system. Our whole life seems to be a randomly arranged order of things we like and dislike, because we do not always know what we like until we see something that we “must have”. We have preferences when it comes to music, literature, theater, arts, movies, politics, etc. All these choices we made, and still are making, are part of our personality, and always in change.

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Group of three Simon & Halbig dolls. Doll at left in back row is “Erna”,mold 949, size 5, at 12,3/4 inches. At right is ” Dagny”, a Simon & Halbig mold 939 on Jumeau body, size 5 at 11,5 inches. Head seems original to the body, attached with a metal coil, and may have been supplied to Jumeau during the 1890’s. In front at left is “Sonja”, S&H 949 size 3 at 9, ¼ inches, mounted on

a Jumeau body. At right is an all-bisque doll by S&H, at 6,1/4 inches, in the style of some French mignonettes. S&H made a great variety of girl dolls during the late 80’s and 90’s, pointing forward towards their series of character dolls. These are still innocent little girls, not much different from some French Bébés. S&H also produced the famous DEP Jumeau, and probably delivered dolls to other French producers. Antique DOLL Collector

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Some doll manufacturers from the Sonneberg area made striking French-looking dolls. This is obviously a Bru look-alike. She has beautiful modeling, eye cutting and inset glass eyes of superb quality. Yet her eyebrows are painted with one single brush stroke only, quite unusual for such quality dolls. Even her ball-jointed body has higher quality than most Sonneberg dolls. The Bru lookalike doll has no mold number. She is 18 inches, and has the typical flattened domed head with stringing holes. Unlike the Kestner Bru, she has only a white space between her lips and a red line. Bisque is almost white with blushing cheeks. Her eyes are extremely large. (Private collection.)

“Kathy�, a Kestner AT size 7 in her flowered dress. She has an unusual Kestner Kid body, with composition lower arms and legs.

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erman doll manufacturers must have thrown oblique glances at the French doll industry in the last decades of the 19th century. The French produced high quality products and were the leading manufacturer of dolls. For decades Germany had exported dolls to France, often resold as French products in French packaging. Due to war between Germany and France from 1870-1871, won by Germany, there was no longer official trade cooperation between the two countries for decades. It is reasonable to assume that theft and copying of doll molds still must have taken place. Many German doll manufacturers produced the same type of dolls at the same time. Some of them would not hesitate to copy a French mold, while others made efforts to produce their own lines of similar lookalike dolls. Dolls like Kestner AT, Kestner Bru, Kuhnlenz Bru, Sonneberg Bru are typical examples of dolls popular with collectors, and their prices are very high today compared to other dolls from same producers. They are neither German nor French, but have their own identity. France produced very high quality bisque dolls for wealthy children at high prices, and they were more sought after around the world than German dolls, something the Germans took advantage of. To compete with these dolls, they produced cheaper, French looking dolls with simpler composition bodies at much lower costs, and exported to England, and USA. In 1890 the relations between France and the outside world began to stabilize and trade with other countries rose again. Numerous dolls found, also show that collaboration did take place, such as between Emil Jumeau and Simon & Halbig during the 1890’s when Jumeau were unable to produce sufficient numbers of dolls to meet demand market. For example we know the DEP dolls, and many other S&H dolls are found on Jumeau bodies that appear totally original. In order to protect their trade rights, an international law was introduced in 1890 that all dolls should be labeled with their country of origin. Norway had more extensive trade with Germany at this time, including dolls and toys. French dolls were exclusive and expensive and were rarely imported to Norway.

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Some “Sonneberg” dolls belong to the group of French looking dolls. Most of them seem to be products of different manufacturers in the Sonneberg area. We are familiar with different mold numbers like 117,136,137 and several others from the100 series. There are other dolls without mold numbers with different facial decoration. They all can be found with the typical flattened, domed head with two stringing holes, or slightly later dolls with an open cut crown. They can be mounted on a shoulder plate or attached to a composition body. Doll at left is a version of mold 136, size 9, named “Bluebell,” the same mold our Swedish friend introduced to us. She measures 15 inches tall. Here she is shown together with a doll without a mold number. The face of “Bluebell” is quite appealing with finely painted details. There is no doubt about the Jumeau similarity, but not yet quite identical. The face is sharper, and mouth is outlined in another way. As we know, Jumeau dolls are very softly decorated, with a technique and colors that was unknown to the German producers. And the German glass eyes were of another quality than the French ones. These are of course common features of all German lookalike dolls and should reveal them as being German in spite of their look. “Tina”, the little Sonneberg doll at right, incised with number 2, has much presence in spite of her small size at 10,1/4 inches. Her facial decoration is different form the previous ones. She still has got the look of a first period Jumeau. (She is actually wearing an original Ernestine Jumeau dress, meant for a size 2 EJ). Her eyebrow painting is related to those found on some Ernst Grossman dolls.

“Sonja”, S&H 949, size 3 at 9, ¼ inches, mounted on a Jumeau body. She has a domed head with stringing holes. Indicating an earlier production.

“Erna”, a S&H 949, size 5 at 12,3/4 inches in her pink outfit. This mold number was used for several years, and facial color and expression can vary a lot.

Simon & Halbig mold 939, “Dagny”, on Jumeau body. Head seems original to the body and may have been supplied to Jumeau during the 1890’s. Antique DOLL Collector

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Closeup of mold 39-25, named “Mary”.

“Mary”, Gebrüder Kühnlenz, on the left side, has mold number 39-25, at 14 inches. She is mounted on an early German straight wrist body, and seems to have identical profile to mold 38, Agnes, but eye cutting and the general modeling of her face seems sharper. Doll at right, is marked GK 34-24, at 12,5 inches. She is our Kühnlenz Bru, “Yvette”, at 12,5 inches. Most of the dolls from GK seem to have the same type of blue, treaded eyes, but brown eyes were also used. Quality can vary from doll to doll, especially the quality of the glass eyes and the eye and mouth decoration.

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Closeup of “Yvette”, our Kühnlenz Bru at 12,5 inches. She does indeed look like a Bru Jne with her shy/ worried expression, and intensive deep brown eyes. Her body, of course, shows clearly that she has another background.

When it comes to these early, German bisque dolls, to me this means pale skin tones, with soft rosy cheeks, and softly applied colors to the lips. The eyes reflect the soul of the doll, and are often the first to be noticed. The final decision will still be left to your intuition and your heart. You will know when a doll has chosen to follow you home. These early pale bisque dolls remind me of the idea of antique dolls in general. They belonged to a hidden and forgotten area, are only revealed in short glimpses through pictures and stories. This was the decades when little girls had rosy cheeks. One of our early acquisitions, a Kling 123, contained these subtle qualities. These qualities became part of our portfolio, which have evolved over the years, encountered resistance and been moderated, but never disappeared.

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Kestner “Bru” doll at 16 inches. At a closer look, the Kestner products do not seem to be exact copies of the French, but rather similar types of dolls. Kestner did not only copy the Circle and dot Bru, and the AT, but probably the early Schmitt & Fils dolls, and some Steiner dolls. Kestner made high quality products, with excellent decoration, and they seem to have imitated the Schmitt & Fils composition body in an excellent way. When I compare the Kestner Bru and Kestner AT dolls with similar French dolls, I noticed that Kestner has sharper details in the modeling, and some details seem to be exaggerated. The same goes for some of the pouty dolls as well, compared to the original Schmitt dolls with striking results. If the Kestner factory did copy the heads, it is only natural that there are deviations. They may still have used a genuine mold and adjusted it a bit, perhaps even to make it look a bit more German, or to make it look like a genuine Kestner product. The similarities can easy be over looked, because there are some adjustments like the size and the cutting of the eyes and cutting of the crown opening. (Private collection.)

“Claudette” is a slightly later version of mold 166-12 at 23 inches, again showing the dramatic changes of the same mold number during the years. This all-original doll is marked 166-12. Like 152 she has an open closed mouth with suggested molded teeth or tongue in the manner of Circle and Dot Bru. Her typical Kling arms are also marked 12. Head is mounted on a commercial made cloth body. Her large size adds extra details to the modeling, not found in smaller versions. Even though she is a slightly later version, her face shows beautiful coloring and very soft decoration. Later dolls gradually got stronger skin colors and very red lips. Unlike the earlier version of mold 166, she has not pierced ears.

Kestner AT size 14 wearing beautiful original wig, at 21 inches has a very appealing look, and is popular mold among many collectors due to some similarities to the French Andre Thuillier dolls.

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“Agnes”, mold 38-30, at 26 inches. Closeup of her face, with beautiful, bright, blue eyes.

Group of Gebrüder Kühnlenz dolls. Porcelain factory was located in Bavaria, Germany and founded by brothers; Julius, Bruno and Cuno Kühnlenz in 1884. At the first glimpse some of their dolls may look like French dolls. Mold 38- 30, Agnes at 26 inches, was the first Kühnlenz doll we purchased. She has an oval face, and bright blue eyes. Wig is supposed to have been made from the hair of a little girl “Agnes” who once owned the doll. She is a bald shoulder head, mounted on a long, well shaped kid

Little 9 inch Kestner pouty girl admiring Sveins own-made, blue glazed, tea cup.

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Closeup of the little “Lizette”, 11 inches tall girl, with mold number 28-22. body, measuring 26 inches tall. In her lap, at right, is “Mary” with mold number 39-25, at 14 inches. At left a little doll at 11 inches with mold number 28-22, named “Lizette”. Her face looks identical to the previous ones. If one look at their faces, and especially the mouth area with upper lips and philtrum, the doll’s right angle of mouth is lifted up in the same way. The profiles of the dolls are identical, and yet the faces look quite different. Again they are showing the similar facial decoration with rather dark eyebrows and lashes.

Girl dolls from C.F. Kling became almost an obsession for a while. Gradually dolls from other German producers were added to the collection, and we were thrilled to find some unusual and almost unknown dolls from this period. To dwell on these early French and German looking bisque girl dolls, can easily put me in a pensive mood, in a good way. There are many situations we do not control, that give us similar good feelings. We do not need to analyze this, but just accept that we are different, complex individuals, seeking recognition and reflection of ourselves in things that surrounds us, including antique dolls. Our Swedish friend had an eye for diversity, and she always aimed for the best. She admired the dramatic looking French Bébés, dressed in suitable, colorful ” haute couture” outfits. And she loved naughty character boy dolls in sailor suits. In a cabinet, next to her bed, she had a collection of delicate,

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Above: Some dolls from Alt Beck and Gottschalk seem to have been copied directly from French bébés. The decoration, the eye cutting and opening of the crown is different from the French look-alike. French heads were pressed, and the German heads were poured, giving different results. We can recognize impact from dolls by Petit & Dumoutier, Jumeau and Schmitt & Fils. In a previous article I discussed the 900 series from Alt, Beck & Gottschalk. There are dolls with closed domed head, sometimes with a flattened top and marked on the neck. Doll heads with open crown are marked on the top of the crown rim, easily overlooked. The large doll, “Emma”, mold 916 No 10, has borrowed her feature from an early EJA, or a portrait Jumeau. Her decoration is excellent, with symmetrical cut eyes. At left we have this is a very present girl, “Bea”, mold 907 # 6, with large piercing blue eyes and almost white bisque with rosy cheeks. She has such a refined quality in every way, bisque quality, decoration, eyes and eye cutting. She is measuring 14 inches, with a flattened top and two stringing holes. Far right in the photo is “Ann Karin”, mold 915, # 5, at 13,3/4 inches, quite similar to Petit et Dumoutier , and some round face Schmitt & Fils dolls. She has a very sweet and alert look to her face. The charming and intense-looking doll at right in the front row, “Little Bee” is marked 907. She is barely 9 inches tall and as a flattened top with two stringing holes. Unlike the three others with intense blue eyes, she has greenish eyes. Closeups top to bottom: “Emma”, the large doll, mold 916 No 10. “Ann Karin”, mold 915, # 5. The small version of a 907, at 9”, named “Little Bee”, actually looking quite different, due to her oversized eyes. She looks more like a round face early Schmitt & Fils doll. “Bea” marked 907#6 has the same symmetric set eyes, and immaculate decoration found on other early girl dolls from Alt, Beck and Gottschalk. Antique DOLL Collector

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“Elin” is a size 6 of mold 123-5 at 17 inches. She is the early version with almond shaped eyes, outlined in black, features apparently borrowed from French fashion dolls and early Bébés. The face shows same soft facial decoration, but no accentuated lip details. Even though this is the same face as the dolls in photo 5 and 7 the have individual looks. Later versions of this mold can often show quite different looks. Many of these early Kling heads are not very detailed when it comes to modeling of the heads, meaning that the molds that were used were not very detailed. This happens when new molds are made from a fired head, a way to make smaller and smaller sizes. This was a common problem for all factories, and sometimes we can compare heads and find huge differences in the details of the modeling.

barefoot Kestner, all-bisque dolls that she could look at before she went to sleep. She could proudly open the doors of her glass cabinets to showcase a collection of French fashion dolls in beautiful costumes, eagerly waiting for our comments. But when she, with blushing cheeks, showed us these fragile and modest little German and French looking girls, dressed in delicate pastel colors, she was revealing her inner secrets, or giving away the most vulnerable parts of her heart. In some ways we were soul mates, and for many years we shared our mutual experiences and enthusiasm for dolls. Some of these early German girl dolls will always remind us of our friendship. These dolls are touching a string in our hearts, like characters, googlies, French Bébés are touching other strings. Together they create diversity and immense joy. Collecting dolls can create wonderful memories that make the dolls come alive for many, many years.

“Jenny” is a Sonneberg doll, marked with a three-digit number (171?), size 12. The digit in between is hard to interpret. She measures 20 inches. It is not hard to se her resemblance to a Long Faced Jumeau, or Jumeau Triste. Her ears are applied, a very unusual features of German dolls. Her face looks identical, but the cutting of the crown, and cutting of her eyes reveals her. In addition she has German glass eyes, and the decoration is not as soft and delicate as the real Long Faced dolls. Her body looks almost like a French Jumeau body, but not quite. Like many Sonneberg dolls, the upper arms are made of wood.

Courtesy of Alf Ertsland and Svein Hellberg collection unless otherwise noted.

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Hard Plastic From the 1950s by Donna W. Brown

Arranbee Nanette, 1952, 16 inch, all original, with vintage books.

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he 1950s were a wonderful time for hard plastic dolls with elaborate wardrobes. Most of these dolls made from the mid 1940s to the late 1950s were shaped like little girls with thick waists and chubby legs. Some of the dolls were close to two feet tall while others were only six inches. Some dolls were dressed in taffeta and lace while others were dressed in simple cotton, but one similarity could be found, a multitude of plaids. In the 1950s, plaids were everywhere in little girl clothing. Young daughter, Kathy, on the one of the most popular 1950s television shows, Father Knows Best, often wore a plaid dress. Norman Rockwell’s cover illustration for the Post magazine, May 23, 1953, shows a little girl with a black eye, disheveled clothing and a smile sitting in front of the principal’s office. She is wearing a plaid skirt. His Post cover for September 7, 1957, has an elementary age girl showing off her missing tooth to her friends, both wearing plaid. Now plaid was a popular fashion statement at that time, but if you check out any vintage Sears and Roebuck catalogs from the 1950s, you will see that plaid went way beyond clothing. Scotch plaid coolers and thermoses were a must for any picnic. Sears offered plaid bed spreads, pencil cases, umbrellas, tablecloths, tin breadboxes and even plaid suitcases. However, if you turn to the doll section, plaids are even more prevalent. Ideal Toni is a prime example of a doll dressed as a typical schoolgirl. From 1949 - 1953, the most popular dress for Toni was a V-front plaid jumper with red rickrack trim and a white blouse. It came in various colors predominantly red, blue or green. A variation was also a solid red dress with plaid sleeves and trim.

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Dime Store doll marked “Made in USA 170,� with vintage tin refrigerator.

Cindy Horsman, 1958, all original with box.

Ideal Toni doll, 1949-1953, 14 inch, all original with Toni Wave Set.

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Hard plastic doll, no markings, in original plaid dress.

Virga display doll and 10 inch Ginny type doll, both original.

Horsman dressed their little girl Bright Star doll in both a plaid dress with a white collar and a taffeta dress with plaid trim. During the late 1950s, Horsman also dressed their collection of vinyl Cindy dolls in plaid dresses. In 1954-55, the Richwood Toy Company dressed their 14 inch Cindy Lou and their 8 inch Sandra Sue in matching plaid skirts that came in either blue and red or yellow and black.

In 1952, American Character dressed Sweet Sue in the Sweetheart Waltz gown with a diagonal plaid skirt and in 1959 their Betsy McCall had a holiday outfit in red and blue plaid. Madame Alexander had many dolls dressed in plaid, including Polly Pigtails, 1950-51, dressed in various plaid dresses with full skirts and straw hats. The 1953, Madame Alexander’s Maggie was dressed in a red and white plaid taffeta dress.

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Plaid dresses from Montgomery Ward Catalog, 1959. Norman Rockwell’s cover illustration for Post magazine, May 23, 1953.

At the same time, Arranbee dressed their Nannette, Nancy Lee and Littlest Angel in plaid. The Littlest Angel had a blue plaid dress with organdy apron and embroidered strawberry trim. Nancy Lee, with floss hair, had a plaid taffeta gown and roller-skating Nancy Lee wore a plaid dress with sheer sleeves. Arranbee’s Nannette had a dress with a white top and plaid skirt, a plastic plaid raincoat, pleated plaid skirt with suspenders and a plaid dress with white lace collar and cuffs. An assortment of outfits was also available in the 1950s for Vogue’s Ginny, who wore plaid every year and may be the queen of plaid. Ginny’s plaids included party dresses made of organdy and satin, plaid taffeta gowns and cotton school dresses. Ginny had a very popular travel set, Ginny’s Trip Mates, that included three bags: garment, car, swag, and a hat box, all made of a red plaid fabric. In 1955, in addition to dresses, Ginny had a plaid shoe bag, plaid umbrella, plaid overalls, plaid pleated skirt with matching jacket and a black and white plaid coat trimmed in red.

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Two little girl dresses from South Carolina Mills Catalog, 1957. 1953 International Harvester advertisement for their Decorator Refrigerator that could be covered in fabric to match curtains.

Roberta little girl doll, all original.

Many Dime Store hard plastic dolls of the 1950s, usually unmarked or marked Made in USA, mimicked well known dolls but were more economically made. These Dime Store dolls came in all shapes and sizes with clothing that copied the pricier dolls. An example is Virga’s 8-inch display doll with attached clothing and stationary legs, that wore a plaid outfit and removable roller skates. Ginny type clones often had copies of her more elaborate dresses. There were also generic dolls that were the same sizes of Ideal Toni and wore similar schoolgirl dresses made of plaid fabric. Today plaid has fallen out of favor in regards to household decor and clothing. We probably would not choose a plaid refrigerator or plaid tin breadbox even if they were available. However, when we get nostalgic for the 1950s and need a little plaid in our lives, all we have to do is look to our hard plastic dolls and they will transport us back to a time when our lives were immersed in plaid. 38

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Steiff Animals to Have and to Hold W

hen people think about animals to collect the name Steiff usually brings to mind wonderfully made teddy bears. But we should not forget that the Steiff legend actually began with dolls. (For an article on Steiff’s Character and Comic cloth dolls, written by Linda Holderbaum, see page 40 in this issue) According to legend, The Steiff Company was the result of work by Margarete Steiff, who was born in 1847 (and died in 1905). Polio did not deter Margarete as she learned sewing and opened a business making clothing for children and women. Then came her first toy, an elephant she created in 1880. Many more animal toys and dolls followed as the company grew from her cottage industry into what we know today. Nearly 150 years later Steiff is a household name. The current crop of animal collectibles from Steiff carry on this tradition. Here are some, all wearing the iconic ear tag: this year the best animals for collectors include little Steiff bunnies for Spring, a lovely pair of wedding swans, fashion favorite, Karl Lagerfeld’s fluffy white cat Choupette and her mouse, and a giant, life-size Paddinton Bear - at $2,400.00 this is one for serious collectors. The star of the season, though, is Peter Rabbit. Measuring 11.5” and made of brown and beige alpaca with three-way jointing, Beatrix Potter’s willful rabbit has a movie coming out soon from Warner Bros.

Paddington, who is 50 years old this year, is shown with Danny and Barry Shapiro.

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t Whimsical

Steiff Dolls By Linda Holderbaum

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he name Steiff usually brings to mind wonderfully made teddy bears. However, we can’t forget their dolls, with a charm and impish quality that can make you smile. The Steiff Company was the result of creativity and industry by Margaret Steiff, (1847 - 1905). She began the company as a business sewing clothing for children and women, then began making toys - dolls and animals. Her first toy was an elephant she created in 1880. The company grew from her cottage industry into what we know today. Described in books and articles and even by Steiff itself as “comic,” many of their early dolls are caricatures with exaggerated features and bodies or whimsical characters. The occupations depicted by the dolls ran from clowns to firemen, soldiers to children, and adults in regular or regional clothing. While the first dolls were produced in 1893, they had more of an appearance in the 1905 catalogs and later. Above, a delightful pair of characters are representative of the children created by Steiff. The smaller doll on the left is 11-inches tall. The girl on the right is 13‑½-inches. The doll on the left is from the collection of Rosemary Deal. Right: A detail from a reprint of the 1913 Steiff Catalog. A reprinted section of a page from Steiff Teddy Bears, Dolls and Toys by Jean Wilson and Shirley Conway, it shows just a very small sampling of the “character” dolls Steiff offered.

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A German artist, Arthur Schlopsnies, designed many of the character dolls showed in the 1911 catalog, including sailors, cowboys, Salvation Army representatives, Germans, Poles, clowns, American Indians and others. World War I caused the company to scale back its production. Their line of soldiers, particularly the comical military figures, were no longer popular and they disappeared from the catalogs. A wonderful and very thorough article titled Steiff’s Early Soldier and Police Dolls by Rebekah Kaufman can be found in the Antique Doll Collector Magazine August 2016 issue. Almost completely made of felt, lots of attention was made to details on the dolls such as their ears. Reproduced by many companies, the sewn seam down the middle of the face is one of the most recognizable features. The line of dolls representing children also had a seam that ran from the eye to the ear. Ears were applied separately. Eyes could be glass, bead or button. Hair could be painted on or sewn on mohair. Hands, molded in one piece, have separately stitched figures. Clothing could be separate or sewn as part of the body using colored felt. In Steiff’s catalog of 1913 there were two doll categories: the “comic” and the “character” which represented the child dolls. Steiff remarks in this catalog: “Our unbreakable Character Dolls of felt have brought about a complete reform on the doll-market. We are the originators of the name ‘Character Dolls’ the dolls which, on account of their individual features fascinate the mind of children. The costumes are true to the originals. The clothes take off. The brilliant hair can be combed even if wet and will not come off.” Of course, there are companies that produced “look-alikes.” Polly Judd mentioned in her book Cloth Dolls several companies: Aux Trois Quartiers (a store that sold Steiff look-alikes), Haneiseri Gehren in Germany, Gutsel in the United States, Harwin & Company

The larger doll may be in her original outfit. The outfit is all sewn together—red wool bodice, light tan with white and blue striped cotton sleeves and the blue wool skirt. The black leather shoes and white and green striped socks may not be original. She has the seam down the middle of her face as well as from the outer corner of her eye to her ear. She has blue glass eyes, nostrils and painted mouth and eyebrows. She wears a black tam hat over her sewn on wig which is probably not original. A close-up of her left ear shows the metal button —which still has the blush that the doll would have had all over. A look under her skirt shows the construction of her lower torso and thighs. She is jointed at the neck, shoulders and hips. The smaller doll has a blonde wig, original blouse, probably replaced pinafore, croqueted hat and knitted socks. The close-up shows the button in the left ear of the smaller doll and the seam line from ear to eye.

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This 16-inch lady may or may not have original clothing. She has a beige dress with a gray floral print, an apron pinned on that at one time was a deep blue instead of the light brown it is now and a lace cap pinned to her head. She has blue glass eyes painted eyebrows, nostrils, lips and the remains of blush on her cheeks. Being an adult, she does not have the seam from eye to ear. Her blonde hair is stitched on. This side view of her head shows the placement of her ears. There is a visible hole in her left ear where the button has been removed. Unlike the other Steiff dolls that are all felt in construction, this lady has a cloth body. Here you can see her delightfully long shoes and cloth legs, with darts in the painted fabric to fashion the calves of the very slightly bent legs. Her hands have the thumb as the only separate digit. The fingers are sewn separately. This page from a Steiff 1913 catalog shows a small number of the comic dolls. Reprinted page is from Steiff Teddy Bears, Dolls and Toys by Jean Wilson and Shirley Conway.

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Ltd in England, IIse Ludecke in Germany (these are cloth, not felt but have the seam down the middle of the face) and Polish Victims Relief Fund (also in cloth not felt). The Japanese lady pictured here was created in the Steiff manner but most probably not produced by Steiff. A database I discovered online includes Steiff information on many of the dolls, including: doll name, date, small photos and a value. You can find it at: Steiffvalues.com. These delightful dolls must have been a joy for children to play with. You rarely find missing limbs so indeed they were durable and “kid friendly.” And you just can’t stop smiling when you see them now. This infantry man is 11-inches tall and from the collection of Rosemary Deal. He is jointed at the neck, shoulders and hips. He still has his button in his left ear. His expression is wonderful—right down to his prominent ears. He has blue glass eyes with painted moustache, nostrils and lips. His hair is stitched on. He has metal buttons on the sleeves of his brown felt outfit that also works as his body. A sword is attached to his belt. There is red trim to detail his outfit.

Seventeen and ½-inches in height, this Japanese lady could not be ignored even though she was not produced by Steiff but by an unknown manufacturer. You will notice from this picture the extreme fading to the left side of her costume. A great reason to keep your dolls away from the light. She has the front seam down her face and glass eyes, black mohair sewn onto her head and painted eyebrows, nostrils, lips and blush. This side view of her face shows the interesting way her eyes were constructed. Black glass beads are used and her eyes are actually cut out and sewn around the edges. She does have felt ears sewn just below the ridge of her hair. Her hands have all the fingers sewn together and are flatter than the Steiff hands. A little of the yellow lining of her kimono can be seen which is sewn along the front and does not open. The yellow silk at her neck is just a fragment of fabric that matches the lining and belt and just wraps around her neck and is tucked into her outfit. Her shoes are wood and in fragile condition. Her felt legs have a seam around the ankle.

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Withington Auction 2018

The Farewell Tour! by Marcia Leizure

It was back in September of 1949 when Dick Withington held his first auction.

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t was a small estate on Main St., Hillsborough. The day began early morning on Sept. 2nd, there was no tent, the customers had to bring their own chairs and a picnic lunch and plan for a long day of playing “wait and see.” In those days, there was NO preview… so you had to view the antiques as the crew emptied the house. Dick said the auction was a great success… his goals must have been pretty conservative, for he sold all day… took 10-cent bids, and made just over a thousand dollars! Throughout his long life, Dick was never one to get discouraged, and he knew there was great potential in the world of Antique Auctions, and this was just the beginning! From an early age the antiques were in his blood. His mother started a seasonal shop in the barn at the Nelson family homestead … selling whatever she could buy from the local auctions. Every Friday evening, the Withington clan: Edyth & Frank, Dick & his two brothers, piled into the touring car, leaving Boston to head for their beloved Hillsborough Center, which was in his eyes, as close to heaven you could get on earth. His summers were spent doing odd jobs, mowing, digging privies, and he even ran an ice house in the days before electricity was available in the rural NH towns. But his most favorite job, was to accompany his mom to the auctions and help her with the treasures she acquired on a days outing. He would also offer to assist other auction-goers (usually girls… both young and old), managed to make a few bucks in tips, which he immediately invested in some auction lots. A born entrepreneur - the next auction was a great opportunity to sell some of his recent finds, so he spread out a blanket to 44

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present his stock in trade to the collectors as they arrived at the auction…. Cha-Ching!$! And so the story goes, soon he became old enough to be a runner for Henniker auctioneer, Silas Rowe. His ambition did not go unnoticed, and Jim Hall, the premier Antiques auctioneer in Keene, told Dick, when he got his driver’s license a full-time job would be waiting. At age 16, Dick became Hall’s auction manager, bought a Model A pickup for the tents and chairs… and traveled all over NH, setting up auctions all over NH. This was an exciting time in the world of collecting….. all those old colonial homesteads, still occupied by the descendants of the founding families… were loaded with undiscovered treasures. All the great names in Americana were competing for the very best examples for their collections or museums, and many attended the auctions regularly. This was the hay-day of antiques with a collector for everything: toleware to tall clocks, Sandwich glass to slant-lid desks, Coins, Stamps, bottles - and of course Dolls! I read recently, in a book about Ruhamah von Hoff’s doll Museum, “I couldn’t resist asking for old dolls since I had always loved them. I explained that I limited myself to one dollar per doll. I wanted to keep them (it was the Depression), and couldn’t justify spending more. In those days, and old doll tucked away in an attic wouldn’t bring more than a dollar, so, many were gladly exchanged for this amount and came home with me where they were tenderly packed away in my own trunks.” Most every old house had a cache of antique clothing, quilts and family heirlooms, and were oftentimes a few old dolls. Be they French Fashions or one-of-a-kind cloth Continued on page 46

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dolls made by great aunt Nettie, there was a collector for most every type of doll. In the first decade of Richard W. Withington auctions, the occasional dolls were lumped together with old wooden pull toys, blocks, or chalk-ware banks… as antique toys. Back then, who had ever heard of an auction of exclusively antique dolls!?? So Dick, the master showman and “Bob Hope” of the auction block, was not certain how to react, when one of his regular auction customers approached him about auctioning the contents of a Doll Museum. Located on the main street in the lovely town of Hancock, NH. Mrs. Alexander Smith, who began collecting dolls in 1929, had amassed somewhere around 1500 dolls. And you know what happens when the collecting habit gets out of control: Today, the History Channel brings in a group of experts, creates a program called “Hoarders” and films the “Cleanout” for a weekly television series. However, in the olden days, the solution was to Open a Doll Museum and charge admission to see it! I am told by the few remaining souls I found who had toured the museum, that there were dolls in every room. The Museum occupied half of a “Double House”, (a 19th C. Duplex), with people living on one side… and the other half was FULL, for the dolls had a house of their own! After thirty years, Mrs. Smith’s decision to build a smaller house presented the dilemma of what to do with the dollies. A good friend, Dorothy Cram, suggested that auctioneer, Dick Withington would be the perfect for the job! She even offered to do the catalog for the sale. With his limited experience with dolls, he seized the opportunity, “How hard could it be.. after all, I’ve sold Sled dogs and Chinchillas… why not DOLLS!” Without even knowing it, on July 7-8-9, 1959, Dick Withington became the Nation’s leading Doll Auctioneer… selling the “Rare Collection of Outstanding Dolls” for Mrs. Alexander Smith.

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I recently had the pleasure of talking with collector, Diana Lence Crosby, who, together with her mother, doll legend, Fidelia Lence, attended the auction of Mrs. Smith’s Doll Museum. She shared her memories: Most of the Doll Study Club of Boston was in attendance… Jessie Parsons, Maureen Popp, and Zelda Cushner, among many others. There was a large crowd, that was anxious to buy almost anything… and in those days there were no doll price guides, so the values were purely speculative, based on Who wanted it bad enough. There were so many dolls the sale took three days! New to most of the doll ladies, Dick immediately won over their hearts with his quick wit and easygoing charm, and most had never heard any of his old jokes! He could remember their names, (bidding without numbers), and he never forgot a face and by the end of the auction, he had dozens of new followers crying, “When is the Next Doll Auction!” That doll auction lead to the establishment of a Doll Division, with Zelda Cushner in charge of acquisitions and cataloging. Among many other fine collections, Zelda was able to orchestrate the auction of the massive collection (27,000 dolls), of Margaret Woodbury Strong. The proceeds from the auctions were used to build what is now the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, NY. Many old customers reminisce over the old Highway Hotel in Concord, NH, the home of Withington Doll auctions for many years… the bird’s nest in the lights, leaky pipes, lack of hot water…. but is was home. Eventually, the old hotel was demolished so we had to move operations to the Holiday Inn, Nashua, NH, (603-888-1551) where we have been holding 3-day Doll Events for 30 years. The hotel has its flaws, but, like an old shoe is pretty comfortable! The doll auction schedule for 2018: April 11-12-13, June 1314-15, August 15-16-17 and Our Farewell Auction… the end of a legacy… will be October 17-18-19. This is your last chance to attend a Withington Doll Auction… don’t miss it!

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Book Review Family and Friends’ Dolls’ Houses of the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries by Liza Antrim (Cider House Books, 2017) • Reviewed by Susan Milmore

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any of us with a serious interest in antique dolls’ houses manage to amass a substantial library of reference books and we come to acknowledge that some are better than others. Those special books for which we reach over and over again are not only generously illustrated with pages and pages of beautiful photographs to make us sigh with envy, but the truly memorable books have a voice that instructs with an enlightened perspective, selfdeprecating humor and a gracious humility inviting collectors at any level to appreciate the author’s enormous effort to share these delights in a beautifully written and produced publication. When Liza Antrim published her first book, Family Dolls’ Houses of the 18th and 19th Centuries in 2011, news of this stunning volume quickly spread among serious collectors in Britain and America with a level of excitement not seen since Flora Gill Jacobs’ last book was finally published after years of anticipation in 2005. What made Liza Antrim’s book different from such distinguished predecessors as Flora and Vivien Greene was her unusual perspective as a former art restorer. In addition to her scholarly research into primary source materials, her very personal narrative focused on her painstaking and thoroughly professional restoration of the dolls’ houses from her personal collection. Her efforts were chronicled with arguably the best photographs readers had ever seen in a book on this topic. As the author explains in the Introduction to her new book, she didn’t anticipate that there would be a second volume, even as she continued to add to her collection. But she changed her mind after her first book was met with such enthusiasm that other collectors reached out to her to share their own houses and added information to the new avenues of research that Liza introduced in her first book. Family and Friends’ Dolls’ Houses takes a different approach from its predecessor by beginning with a few very early houses from museum collections. In addition to fresh and wonderfully intimate photographs of Ann Sharp’s legendary Baby House and the Westbrook Baby House, Liza shares more recent additions to her own collection and a varied assortment of houses, roomboxes and distinct oddities from other collectors. While she offers photo essays on commercial furniture by the German firm of Gerhard Sohlke and an update

on her breakthrough research on the British manufacturer Bielefeld, the rest of her new book examines unique handcrafted antique houses and furnishings. In a refreshing departure from other books that feature the familiar commercial houses and furnishings typical of many collections, Liza’s books celebrate truly unique and historically significant items that would make any collection special. This reader was particularly enthralled by the transformation of the Vickerman House, which Liza acquired from the estate of the noted collector Carolyn Sunstein at auction. The Vickerman house had been featured in FG Jacob’s “Doll’s Houses in America” back in 1974 and it was the house Carolyn chose to keep when she sold most of her collection before moving into assisted living, so it was already a well-known 18th century house before it was repatriated to Britain. I wrote about this house and its remarkable contents for this magazine in 2009 when I had the opportunity to examine and photograph the stunning fireplace inserts that distinguished this house even before Liza’s painstaking restoration revealed its astonishingly beautiful original paint colors. Similarly, the author accomplished an amazing transformation in the years-long restoration of the Tower House when she removed multiple stubborn layers of paint to reveal the original mellow colors beneath. Many of the smaller houses shared in this volume feature wonderfully detailed interiors behind simple or otherwise undistinguished facades, and then there are magnificent Georgian exteriors like that of the Ainsworth Baby House whose dignified architecture bears a resemblance to Mrs Greene’s famous van Haeften house. The utterly charming roomboxes featured toward the end of the book are unexpected surprises, as are the quilled paper houses that simply amaze the viewer with their detailed construction. Like her first publication, Family and Friends’ Dolls’ Houses is guaranteed to become one of those indispensable reference books that collectors will cherish and keep within easy reach in our libraries. And if you don’t own her first book, you can order both books as a package from her website at a discount. (www. ciderhousebooks.com) An excerpt from Antrim’s first book – Bellamy’s House is also found in this issue. Antique DOLL Collector

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A Doll’s Best Friend By Melanie Luther

A charming vignette of a French poupee, basking in the glow of her pets who are playfully engaged in the folds of her sumptuous gown.

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tudents of cultural history tell us that the Victorians were quite partial to their pets. Following the lead of their beloved Queen Victoria, a pet owner herself, households of the middle to late 19th century frequently included a dog as a member of the Victorian “family”. Quite the dog lover, Queen Victoria favored many breeds as pets. It has even been alleged that after her coronation, Victoria hurried home to bathe “Dash”, her devoted King Charles Spaniel pup! The Victorian upper class fancied whatever the Queen fancied. Subsequently, this desire brought dogs to an elevated position symbolizing wealth and status. Dog ownership became very desirable. The prosperity of the second half of the 19th century enabled the Victorians to flaunt their newly acquired wealth by avidly displaying their possessions—and their pets were prominent in this grand gesture. The role of dogs as part of the family reigned supreme as miniature pups became known as “lap dogs” and “toys”. It has been said that for a fashionable Victorian woman, caring for her darling pet became as necessary to her daily routine as taking her afternoon tea! The public activity of “showing” dogs also became a Victorian era phenomenon. London held its first dog show in 1862 followed by Paris in 1863. “Showing” dogs made dog ownership more fashionable for society, and attending dog shows became quite the fashion in itself! Clothing for pets also became a consideration, and more than one pup lounged upon a silk or satin cushion or beautifully upholstered chair in the parlor.

Many dog breeds were miniaturized as popular toys. Among these are wolfhounds, terriers, spaniels, bulldogs, dachshunds and Pekingese.

A characteristic blue and white circular label identifies Germany as the country of origin of this dog.

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This 1850’s daguerreotype characterizes the exalted status of the Victorian dog. Sporting a fashionable collar, he poses atop a fancy table. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

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A miniature toy dog (2.25 inches long) from a poupee’s trousseau, is perched atop a foot stool, mimicking the antique daguerreotype.

This trend spread across the channel from England to the European continent and was embraced by the French. Small dogs became all the rage, yet breeds such as greyhound, borzoi wolfhound, bulldog, terrier, dachshund and dalmatian remained popular. Wealthy French aristocrats even enjoyed the companionship of their pets during foreign travel. Viewed through the collector’s lens, we can imagine that as bags were packed for Madame and Mademoiselle’s pets, a trunk provided for Mademoiselle’s poupee also required at least one pup for the journey! Simply put, if Madame held a lap dog, so should Mademoiselle, and so did her poupee! Consequently, miniature dogs found their way into the extensive trousseaux of antique French Fashion dolls. During most of the 19th century, Germany, known as the Land of Toys, dominated the toy market and literally became the Toy Workshop of the World. Many small towns and villages boasted wood carvers and toy makers. Wealthy Europeans continued to demand the highest standards of workmanship that only the Craftsmen’s Guilds could provide. Manufacturing in factories began to develop without diminishing the quality or the beauty of their toy products. Nuremberg became the foremost distribution center of toys for Europe. German toys were of such great quality that prior to World War I, American merchants purchased large quantities of them. These attractive toys became quite popular in the United States. Historians estimate that well over half the toys sold in America during the 1800s originated in Germany.

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For as long as toys and dolls have been produced, they have always reflected the culture of the times. History tells us that small companion dogs took center stage alongside their European mistresses, be they young Mademoiselles or French poupees. France was no exception where puppies and dolls were the darlings of their young Mademoiselles and more than one petulant poupee clamored for a handsome Terrier or a fancy Pekingese! Present day collectors delight in fashioning whimsical vignettes in which sweet pups readily lend their playful expressions and soft, warm paws to be forever loved as a doll’s best friend.

Fancy Collar For Miniature Dog The finished dog collar is trimmed with silk ribbon and a tiny brass bell. For viewing purposes of the miniature collar, the ribbon selected is plain. However, an embroidered or beaded piece of ribbon would definitely be in keeping with the Victorian era. The dog shown as a model is 6.5 inches long, 5 inches high.

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his Victorian dog collar is adapted from an 1872 Harper’s Bazaar magazine. The collar for a normal sized dog revealed a design that consisted of blue cashmere with the application of red cloth and with buttonhole and herringbone stitching of red saddler’s silk. The strip was lined with red cloth and trimmed with box-pleated worsted braid that is set between the material and lining. It was trimmed with a button covered with blue cashmere and two loops of red worsted cord closed the collar. The loops were trimmed with red worsted balls and small bells. Supplies: Small lengths of your choice of ribbon, 3 or 4 selections dependent upon your design for collar. Coordinating thread for sewing. Tiny bell(s) for trim. • To recreate this Victorian craft, cut a piece of string that will wind around your dog’s neck, and overlap enough to close the 2 ends securely. Cut a piece of ribbon of your choice, grosgrain is a substantial choice (while silk or satin are more pliable) to match the length of the string.

• Cut a second piece of ribbon of the same length, either matching ribbon or contrasting ribbon for the lining. • Measure a 3rd ribbon which should be a lightweight ribbon, 2x the length of the previous cuts and slightly wider, and cut it. • Sew loosely through the middle of the widest ribbon, to gather and ruche this piece. Place it inbetween the other two ribbons, exposing the ruffled edge, and tack into place. • Sew all 3 segments securely together along the lengths (using your method of choice, either straight or overlapping stitches.) Turn under each edge of the tri layer collar and tack each edge into place. • Measure the collar on your dog’s neck again so you can determine the placement of the loop. Using a thin ribbon make a crossover loop and tack securely in place near the edge of one end of the collar. • Sew 1 or 2 small bells onto the other end, at the edge. The loop creates a closure over the bells when worn by your pup. • It was common for Victorian pets to wear finery and the bell allowed their owners to listen for their whereabouts! Antique DOLL Collector

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BELLAMY’S HOUSE – An excerpt from the book Family Dolls’ Houses by Liza Antrim

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style always lagged behind his delightful little real life, so it is dangerous to house is the earliest be too dogmatic about the commercially made boxdate.The inside of the facade back seen to date. It has the is papered in a pleasant grey name of the retailer, written in with white flowers surrounded pencil on the back, as well as by little sprigs of green, the in ink beneath the two window same paper as in the drawing seats. The shop’s trade-card, room above the dado. This, like dated 14th December 1762, the plain fireplace, is painted advertises their wares “At duck- egg blue, and the floor the GREEN PARROT, near covering is a repeat patterned Chancery-Lane, Holborn.” paper. Above the fireplace is an “Fine Babies and Baby-Houfes, oval gilt-framed pen-and-ink with all Sorts of Furniture at landscape of a hunting scene, the loweft Price. Wholesale and and two oval mirrors hang in Retail.” Their shop went out of the recesses to either side. There business in 1795, so this house is a wonderful brass grate, with can be reliably dated to the latter a plain fender and fire irons. part of the eighteenth century. An unusual suite of five chairs It is completely untouched, and a settee is made entirely of and in wonderfully fresh wood, the seats carved to give condition, looking as though it an impression of upholstery, has never been played with. and strikingly painted in red, From the quantity of furniture black and white stripes, with that came with it, and the fact BELLAMY’S HOUSE flowery backs, looking very that much of it was vastly out 17” wide x 28” high x 13 1/4” deep Regency in style but actually earlier of scale, one may surmise that this Georgian. The pair of window seats Bellamy’s house was not the only dolls’ house in the family, and perhaps another larger one bore the with the Bellamy’s inscription underneath them are made of unpolished mahogany, and upholstered in aquamarine brunt of play. The other one has been lost, leaving just this silk damask, with pressed gilt metal trim (they have been little gem. removed from the interior view, as they blocked out all the The house itself consists simply of two rooms, one other contents) . above the other. It has a classic dolls’ house exterior, The kitchen has everything you could desire. It is of red bricks outlined in white, with quoining down painted in a vivid blue to repel flies and has a jolly red either side, and a wooden six panelled front door with painted tiled floor. There is a large central white brick an enchanting brass urn-shaped knocker and open drop fireplace, framing another beautiful brass grate with steel handle. The pediment over this door is echoed by a bars and two trivets which hang on them, to support pots larger one applied as a moulding to the upper part of and pans. Above is a working clockwork spit jack made the facade, above an elegant Venetian window. The tall of brass, which would have had a weight running out twelve-paned sash windows have glazing bars painted through a hole in the wall on the right to turn it and keep in white straight onto the glass. The original pale blue rouched silk curtains which hang above the drawing room the roasting meat cooking evenly. Alongside it are two windows were fashionable until the 1780s, but dolls’ house heavy cast metal joints of meat, a rack of lamb and a rib of

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Five early plates of food are made of white modelling clay and represent tarts, game birds, salmon and lobster.

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An unusual suite of chairs and settee of wood, seats carved to give an impression of upholstery, looking very Regency in style but actually earlier Georgian.

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beef, hanging on the spit rack. The water cistern on the wall to the right is missing its tap, and the shelf below it, which now holds plates of food, was probably originally intended to be a sink. On the right-hand wall next to them is a roller towel holder, whilst to the left is a red brick range with holes on top for pans. A dainty built-in dresser displays a brass warming pan, an oval dish, whose wriggled decoration matches the grates, and an unembellished pestle and mortar. Behind them are propped some plain pewter plates, and beneath, a graduated set of earthenware bowls with glazed interiors. There are various brass kitchen implements, a nice tin candle box, and a little wood salt box, as well as a table, chair and steps. The five early plates of food are made of white modelling clay and represent a custard tart and a fruit or jam one, a brace of game birds, a chunk of salmon and the ubiquitous lobster. The brushes and mop have bone handles. Other pieces which came with the house, but are too large in scale, include four rather primitive fret backed chairs with the same upholstery as the window seats, and a very large scale kitchen grate. The little pole screens, though, have been added.

A note from Liza Antrim: “I have always found something entrancing about tiny things. I vividly recall the delight of first looking into Vivien Greene’s “English Doll’s Houses”and finding treasures such as a shelf of bisque foods, so inviting and delicious, but also rather strange: a cauliflower cheese and a calves’s head! I was hooked. I was encouraged by items that would appear at Christmas and birthdays; a suite of exquisitely fine fretwork furniture from the Medici Gallery; a little Viennese bronze kitten; some pieces of Westacre black and gilt furniture from Morrell’s in the Burlington Arcade, and a magical Beatrice Hindley carnation. I decorated and redecorated my Triang stockbroker Tudor dolls’ house and loved it dearly. But it wasn’t really that nice, and I hankered after something better. The house eventually got dumped in the attic, but the contents were packed carefully away until such time as they could be housed somewhere that would do them justice. It was a long time coming, but eventually I commissioned a fantastic house, and six years later my treasures could at last be displayed in an appropriate setting. Many other things had been collected in the meantime, so I started to buy the odd older house to accomodate them, and from that small start I was on the collector’s slippery slope. And I suppose I still am. To get the books, go to www.ciderhousebooks.com

One of a pair of window seats with the Bellamy’s inscription underneath them. The little pole screens have been added to Bellamy house.

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Mabel is dressed in an ivory taffeta moire gown with rosebud trim and lace inserts with satin bows, complete with a bustle and a train. Mabel has pierced ears. When she was restored, doll repairer Ellen Jenks selected this darling pair of cameo earrings to complete the look. Ann’s mother Mary was tickled with this addition.

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abel began her roughly 130-year-long existence somewhere in a German doll factory. She made her way to the Nebraska prairies, landing in the possession of a child named Irma Shepard Jordan (1882-1929). She was then passed down to Irma’s daughter, Mary (1915-2001), and then to Mary’s adult daughter, my second cousin, Ann Woodworth of Omaha, Nebraska. Possessing a kid leather body, cloth limbs, cleft chin, closed mouth, rosy cheeks, glass eyes and pierced ears, Mabel lived the better part of the 20th century in a steamer trunk, tucked out of sight, only restored to her present state in 1989. Mabel’s exact origins remain an enigma in our family. “My earliest memories of Mabel were of an old broken, hairless doll, who was kept in an old green, metal trunk full of sepia-toned photographs and musty keepsakes,” Ann recalled. “She was just an ancient relic. Her chest plate had been crushed by one of my mom’s siblings, many years ago, and she was missing a hand.” Although the 19-inch tall Mabel bares no markings, the late doll restorer, Ellen Jenks, classified Mabel as being German in origin, made in the 1890s. The doll was a gift to Irma from her mother Angeline, who also had made an extensive trousseau for the doll — items now lost to Father Time. Mabel still wears her original pantaloons, which were sewn by Angeline. “In my research at the Enchanted World Doll Museum in South Dakota, I found similar dolls would have belonged to more affluent families, and the Shepards were not,” Ann noted. “I suspect Angeline received the doll as a form of payment for doing seamstress work for an affluent woman.” Angeline cut her own hair to craft the wig for the doll, using a ribbon to affix the hair to burlap lining. “I keep the wig in a special bag, with a note explaining its origins, tucked under Mabel’s skirt, pinned to her bustle,” Ann said. Irma was the second wife of my widowed great-grandfather, Charles Jordan. When the pair wed in 1914, they blended their existing families and had children together, including Ann’s mother, Mary Jordan Woodworth, born in 1915, who was a half-sister to my grandfather, Edward Loyd Jordan. “My mom lost her mother when she was 14, and had to grow up overnight as the oldest girl in a family of 11 kids,” Ann noted. After Ann’s father, Clinton “Woody” Woodworth passed away in 1988, Ann looked for ways to help fill the tremendous void in her mother’s life. “My parents were married for around 54 years. It was only after my dad died that I found out mom had always wanted to have the doll restored, so this became a project for us to do together,” Ann recalled. Ann got in touch with famed Omaha area doll restorer, Ellen Jenks, who operated a doll hospital out of her home.

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Mabel still wears the pantaloons that Ann’s great-grandmother Angeline, who was a master seamstress, made all those years ago. Ann noted at how well the undergarment has withstood the test of time, only needing a good cleaning when the doll was restored in 1989.

My great-grandfather Charles Jordan pictured with his second wife, Irma Shepard, on their wedding day in 1914. A year later, their daughter Mary was born. Mary’s older half-brother Ed was my grandfather, born of Charles’ first marriage to Mary Bower.

“Ellen wanted mom’s input on the new outfit, so they picked out the pattern together and discussed the fabric and other notions,” Ann said. “Mabel is dressed in an ivory taffeta moiré gown with rosebud trim, lace inserts with satin bows, complete with a bustle and a train. It was meeting with Ellen when I first learned Mabel’s wig came from my grandmother’s own hair! The wig was no longer usable, so Ellen put a new ‘do’ on her. Her new hair is fashioned in ringlets and her hat has a titian-colored plume. We tried to match the new wig to the one made from Angeline’s hair, but it ended up having more of an auburn cast, which being a hairdresser, is something I notice where others might not.” In 1989, the doll was appraised at $425. “Her glass eyes are original, and perfectly intact. Ellen found the little cameo earrings for her, and that tickled mom a whole bunch,” Ann said. Mary Woodworth passed away on September 19, 2001. “My brother Ron had someone make a sealed, glass display case for Mabel, with a mirrored back, so she lives in a ‘glass house’ — on Mabel’s table in my living room,” Ann explained. While Ann had gone most of her life without any sentimental connection to the doll, she now regards Mabel as her most treasured possession. “As the youngest of five kids, I never knew my grandparents, so having my great-grandmother’s hair — oh my! I have only one granddaughter, Meri, who will likely end up with this doll — six generations by the time she gets her. And though it is spelled differently, Meri is named after my mother, Mary. Mom would be absolutely thrilled Mabel’s ‘Cinderella story’ is finally being told.” Anyone with potential insight into Mabel’s origins is asked to contact Ann at: wingzofeaglesfly@gmail.com

My great-aunt, Mary Jordan Woodworth, in a photo taken at age 21. Her daughter Ann inherited Mabel, and she proudly displays the doll in a special mirrored-back case on her living room table.

Before Mabel’s hair was replaced in 1989, during the restoration process, her wig was fashioned from hair belonging to Ann’s greatgrandmother, Angeline Shepard. Ann marvels at how well made this wig was. She keeps it tucked under the doll’s skirt, pinned to her bustle, in a special bag with an accompanying note, explaining its origins.

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China Heads in Exotic Garb A rare group examined by Linda Holderbaum It is difficult to get good photos of these dolls with their black hair but here you can see the interesting but very subtle “buns” modeled on the back of their hair.

She is nicely painted and has a blouse with yarn decoration underneath her red vest that is decorated with metallic sequins and tied with faded green yarn.

We start off with this 8-inch pair of china head dolls—both sporting the same hairdos—definitely a couple. Dressed in unidentified European clothing, they have the same type of unglazed china hands and nicely done glazed china boots.

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e see many bisque head dolls from the early 1900s wearing clothing depicting different countries, often sold as souvenirs for the newly busy travel industry, but what is rarely seenchina head dolls dressed in ethnic garb. China head dolls, made of glazed porcelain, were produced beginning in the mid 1700s. The dolls here are much later, probably from the early 1900s to about 1920. Most are what are called “low brow or 1880s type” heads, which were produced from the 1880s into the 1920s, many by Hertwig and Company. Names of china heads often referred to the style of the hair—in this case the low brow name is in reference to the “low brow” of the hair as compared, in particular, to the much higher foreheads of the civil war era heads. These shoulder head dolls have black glazed hair and

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Sporting a once white shirt with black vest and even a green tie, he is also of a very nice quality. His black vest has bead decoration and there is gold tinsel trim along the edges of his pants.

painted features and stand between 8 ½ and 12-inches tall. Mounted on cloth bodies with china arms and legs, they were sold unclothed in various supplier catalogs. Very rarely a brown haired doll can be seen. We will examine at another time the unglazed parian type dolls dressed in ethnic garb, which are much more plentiful. Many or most of these unglazed parian types have blonde hair. While these dolls are somewhat crude and low brow chinas are not often sought after by collectors, these dolls have a wonderful charm in their folk costumes. Probably made as souvenirs in a cottage industry, they are a very interesting part of this time period. As always, readers with more information on these dolls are most welcomed to email me at Lholderbau@aol.com. Thanks to my sister, Rosemary Deal, for sharing her dolls with us.

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Two rather strange looking chinas are these two that seem to be wearing some type of dance outfit from Panama (or perhaps Spain or Mexico?). Both dolls have black “wigs” glued over the top of their lowbrow hair which makes their heads look somewhat strange. The doll on the left is 9 ¾-inches and the doll on the right is 12-inches. Both have cloth bodies with china limbs. The smaller doll has a very serious expression. You can see the “crisp” look to her gauze type blouse. Metallic earrings are actually sewn to the sides of her added on wig. The “wig” part of these dolls does not completely cover the molded and painted hair but is an addition. Her earrings are constructed of seed beads as seen here and are sewn onto the wig. Slightly larger in size, the doll on the right has very slight pock-marking to her face (the result of dirt in the mold). Her pink colored blouse is of the same gauze type material as the smaller doll.

This 11 ½-inch china is dressed in a Polish outfit with blouse, skirt, vest and even a wreath of flowers for her hair. She has brown painted boots on her china legs. She has fine decoration on her black velvet vest worn over a gauze type blouse with large collar. Her flower headdress is removal and may not be original but is certainly from the same era. The back view shows the decoration to her black velvet vest, completed with floss and metal sequins. She is very nicely done and unusual to find.

This side view shows you the wonderful bun that is part of the wig. These “wigs” are made of a very fine black yarn or floss that is very dense. This doll even has seed beads sewn along the top of her hair and on the sides by her ears, instead of earrings. This side view shows the long trains on the skirts—this is in a style typical of the dresses on ladies from Panama, though they could also be from Spain or Mexico.

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Both of these dolls are 9 ½-inches tall and appear to represent people from Spain. Both have the same brown glazed china shoes and the same type of arms. While the man looks to be all original, the lady probably has a replaced skirt. The man has had side burns and a mustache added to his features—these are not part of the glaze but were painted on to make his appearance very dapper. His green suit is made of satin. The lady has a black lace mantilla with gold type rings attached to the sides to represent earrings. Her flower patterned bodice looks to be original.

Most unusual is this pair of Mexican dolls. Standing 8 ½-inches in height, the man has an old paper tag that has says “Mexico” in brown ink handwriting. Both are dressed in hemp or twine type fiber material that is most unusual.

She wears a red seed bead necklace and has metallic sequins sewn onto her dress, seen here around the top of the bodice. She has very simple, somewhat crude features.

Another close-up, here of the woman’s dress, showing the intricate patterns woven into these costumes. Both costumes are very stiff and fragile.

This ad from the 1902 Webb-Freyschlag 620-26 Delaware Kansas City, Missouri Wholesale Catalog illustrated and offered its “Leader Line of China Limb Dolls” in four different sizes, all undressed, from 8-inches to 18 ½-inches. This illustration was taken from the Illustrated Price Guide to 1500 American Collector Dolls, Book 1 by Westbrook and Ehrhardt. Size to 98 cents per dozen for the largest size. Perhaps dolls from these ads were ordered to make the dolls you see here. 60

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The Mexican man has a very pock-marked face. A mustache and very small goatee has been added to his features—again, not as part of the glaze but added on.

This close-up shows the fiber used for the man’s outfit. It has been woven and then also shaped to make their costumes. Metallic sequins are used here for buttons.

The Wonderful World of Toys, Games & Dolls 1860 to 1930 catalog reprint edited by Joseph J. Schroeder, Jr. has in its 1985 Doll Department “Regulation” China Limb dolls in sizes of 7 ¾-inches to 12 ¼-inch for purchase at thirty cents a dozen for the small size to 98 cents per dozen for the largest size. Perhaps dolls from these ads were ordered to make the dolls you see here.

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4 ~ Hatfield, PA. Alderfer Auction Selling the Collections of Rosemarie Snyder & Regina Steele, Part One. Alderfer Auction. 215‑393‑3000. info@AlderferAuction.com

7 ~ Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Alexander Firemen’s Recreation Hall. Linda. 585‑482‑0835. 7 ~ Des Moines, IA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Iowa State Fairgrounds. Colleen Holden. 515‑986‑1975. www.desmoinesdollshow.com

8 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Boston Dedham. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699.

8 ~ Toledo, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Stranahan Great Hall. Sandra Bullock. 734‑282‑0152. sandy4085@hotmail.com. www.ToledoDollShow.com 11‑13 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com

13‑14 ~ Germany. Toy Auction. Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion 0049(0)6203‑13014 (F) 0049(0)6203‑17193. mail@spielzeugauktion.de. www.spielzeugauktion.de 14 ~ Essington, PA. Doll Show. Clarion Hotel. Terry Quinlan. 805‑687‑8901. www.quinlanshow.com

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28 ~ Spokane, WA. Doll Show. Spokane Community College. Lilac City Doll Study Club. Mary Sherwood. 509‑838‑8487. 29 ~ Lancaster, PA. Doll Show. Lancaster Farm & Home Center. Ron Funk. 717‑687‑8101. jeepboy1945@hotmail.com 29 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Karla Moreland Presents. 815‑356‑6125. kmorela@ais.net.

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3 ~ Concord, CA. Doll Show. Crowne Plaza Hotel. 101 Doll & Study Club. Stephanie Blythe. 415‑455‑8415. s.blythe@comcast.net

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10 ~ Naperville, IL. Doll Show. Naperville Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland Presents. 815‑356‑6125. kmorela@ais.net

13‑15 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com

16 ~ Milton, FL. Doll & Toy Show. Santa Rosa County Auditorium. Pensacola Doll Study Club. perpleprsn@aol.com. 850‑292‑6074. 21‑23 ~ Bennington, VT. R. John Wright Convention. The Everett Mansion. www. rjohnwright.com. 802‑447‑7072. R. John Wright Dolls Inc. rjwdolls@aol.com

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JULY 2018

13 ~ Layton, UT. Doll Convention. Davis Conference Center. ROSE International Doll Expo. Ann Dee. 801‑419‑2146. 15‑19 ~ Phoenix, AZ. Annual National Doll Festival. Rowbear Lowman. 831‑438‑5349. NatlDoll@aol.com

16 ~ Scottsdale, AZ. MARQUIS Antique Doll Action. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655. (F) 410‑224‑3655. www.theriaults.com. 17‑21 ~ Phoenix, AZ. Doll Show. UFDC Convention. Crossroads. www.crossroadsshows.com.

AUGUST 2018

4 ~ Archbold, OH. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Sauder Village Founders Hall. Dawn Hauter. 800‑590‑9755. dawn.hauter@saudervillage.org 11 ~ Clackamas, OR. Doll Show. Monarch Hotel. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. www.crossroadsshows.com

11 ~ Huntsville, AL. Doll Show. Twickenham Doll Cub. Jaycees Building. Sonya Heim. 256‑585‑5436. sonyah4@netzero.com.

15‑17~ Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com. 16 ~ Syracuse, NY. Teddy Bear Conference. Cindy Malchoff. 518‑562‑4076. 18 ~ Schertz, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830‑606‑5868. dmeredith@dolldr.com 18 ~ Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Eileen Green. 440‑283‑5839. phdofdolls@yahoo.com

26 ~ Bellevue, WA. Doll Show. Red Lion Hotel. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206‑362‑8723.

26 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Boston. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. 26 ~ North Mankato, MN. Doll Show. Best Western. Lady Slipper Doll Club. Carolyn Christopherson. 952‑873‑4489.

26 ~ Fort Wayne, IN. Doll Show. Fort Wayne Armory. Sharon Napier. 586‑731‑3072.

To find more doll events near you go to our website at www.antiquedollcollector.com and click on “Events” tab. Also, sign up on our email list to have the most up to date info on upcoming events. Just email adclisa@gmail.com with the subject line “sign me up for doll events.”

April 2018

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Fritzi’s Antique Dolls Buying & Selling Collections & Dolls of Merit

We will all be looking for you at the upcoming April shows - see you there!!!

Sun April 8th, Toledo Doll Show, Stranahan Great Hall. Toledo, OH. Sun April 22nd, Chicago Toy & Doll Show, Kane County Fairgrounds, Atrium Bld, St Charles, IL. April 26-29, UFDC Region 12 Conference, Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI. (Public Day, Sat 10 to 4:30) Sun April 29th, Kane County Doll Show, Kane County Fairgrounds, Atrium Bld, St Charles, IL

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SURPRISE! There’s a Basket of Treasures For You Monday, July 16, 2018 At an Important Marquis Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch From the Jim Kramer collection of rare Schoenhut circus memorabilia to superb early English wooden dolls to the biggest surprise of all, an important and famous European collection of fabulous antique bisque dolls. Keep watching while we lift the lid on our basket of surprises. Please call 410-224-3655 to request a free brochure about the auction, or you can enter your email at our website www.theriaults.com to receive informative notices of this and other auctions. Or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @theriaultsdolls. Or, the old-fashioned way, just give us a call to chat about the auction. A real person answers the phone Monday Friday from 9 AM to 8 PM and will gladly help you.

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20.5” Bru Jne 8 on kid body w/ bisque arms, brown pw eyes, pierced ears, original HH wig, original Bru Jne 8 shoes, she comes with her outfits as Lorretta Gott Schmidt had her in 1882 – black jacket and skirt, brown overcoat w/ 19 buttons, cape, black velvet coat and hat w/ fur trim, Amazing find, small kid wear on right hip, forefinger left hand glued $24,500.

16” Swivel Head Simmone look “2” French Fashion all original w/ cobalt blue eyes & mohair wig in original style, pierced ears, dk blue satin dress (loved), fabulous boots, hairline back of head $2750.

13.5” Bru Jne 3, blue pw eyes, beautiful leather body, mohair wig, marked Bru Jne shoes, patching on knees $16,500.

22” Bru Jne 8 on marked Chevrot body – label & stamp on chest, bisque lower arms, brown pw eyes, blonde mohair wig, marked CM shoes, antique & newer outfit $22,500.

25.5” Bebe Jumeau “Triste” 12, blue paperweight eyes, blushed eyeshadow, applied pierced ears, stiff wrist 8 ball jointed body (repainted) stamped Jumeau Medaille d’or Paris, rub on right eyebrow $17,500. 18.5” Fabulous A. Marque Pair by Patti Chaddock in authentic costume reproductions in green gold antique rayon w/ voile and illusion, compo bodies w/ porcelain arms $1350. Now $750. Pair

17” Kestner Hilda 245 Baby, blue sleep eyes, beautiful baby body, Marked J Made in Germany 13, 245, JDK Jr., 1914, @, Hilda $1650.

15” Kestner 220 on toddler body, blue sleep eyes, plaster pate, brunette HH wig, antique clothing, V baking mark or mold lines on bridge of nose, head marked: F Made in Germany 10 , JDK, 220 $2895.

19.5” CM Tete Jumeau w/ blue paperweight eyes, body has label & working momma/poppa voice box, Paris Depose marked shoes, mohair wig $3150.

10 pieces of Biedermeier style German Doll House furniture - 2 tables, 4 chairs, mirror, clock, cabinet, settee, belonged to Amilia Schildmeyer Flynn in 1873 $395.

17.5” CM Schmitt, blue eyes, pierced ears, shield mark on head, original body – no mark, repair on forehead $9500. Now $6950.

15.5” x 10” x 5” Miniature Exterior Diorama by Helen Bruce, a vitrine depicting an afternoon outing by a fountain with 3 early wooden peg jointed dolls (facial paint on large doll as is)and two deer, signed H. Bruce “Fecit” #1 circa 1950 $2995.

18.5” Alexander Fairy Princess original dress, nice compo, mohair wig $185. 7.5” Vogue 1940’s Toodles compo all original Toodles in blue 3 piece outfit $75. Toodles in yellow organdy dress and bonnet, 17.5” CM Depose Tete Jumeau 7 27” K star R 122 on toddler body w/ red stamp on red, blue Jumeau 17.5” RJ Wright Bedtime craze by nose $65. w/ blue flirty eyes, mohair wig, stamp on body, blue pw eyes, Navy Captain 1943, small crack on neck $165. Christopher Robin & Pooh antique clothing $1095 Now $985. pierced ears, antique clothing & Cowboy 1943-44, wonderful outfit w/ hat, no (7.5”) #166/500 made for 8.5” 1920’s German Bing boy all French antique boots comes w/ 1999 Walt Disney Doll & Bear gun $140. original $98. Russian Boy all original, oil cloth hat as is $85. Convention $895.00 Steiff bear $5950. Now $5150.

13.5” x 13.5” x 6” Miniature Exterior Diorama by Helen Bruce, a vitrine depicting an afternoon stroll in the park, entitled “La Vie En Miniature” and signed H. Bruce circa 1950 $2295.

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15.5” Kestner 245 JDK Jr 1914 Hilda on toddler body, knit outfit, pink antique leather boots, hands repainted, blue sleep eyes, HH wig $2495. Now $1995.

29” Bru Jne 13 shoulder head on kid Chevrot body w/ nice replaced bisque arms, brown pw eyes, beautiful face $14,500. Now $11,995.

28.5” CM Long Face Triste Bebe Jumeau “13”, brown pw eyes, pierced applied ears, stiff wrist body, antique French shoes, dressed in antique style w/ umbrella, antique mohair wig $21,950. Now $18,995.

11.5” Kestner 184 character child, brown painted eyes, 5 piece body, sweet expression $1695. Now $1095.

16.5” x 12” Diam Antique Neapolitan Baroque Creche Holy Family 10.5” Mary, 4” Jesus, 12” Joseph on base, glass eyed figures, redressed wonderfully very detailed robes. Mary has professional work done on right hand & repaint on both feet, Jesus’s neck was glued. The statue came from the estate of Loretta Sturgis, Illinois The daughter of artist & collector Lorretta H. Howard who designed the Neapolitian Baroque Angel Christmas Tree at The Metropolitan Museum New York $595.

Sasha Dolls – English in Boxes #116S Sasha Honey Blond Party Dress $165. #115S Sasha Blonde Tunic $165. Sasha Doll No. 1 1965 – 1985 Anniversary Doll $195.

26” EJ Jumeau on stiff wrist body, marked DEPOSE E12J, blue pw eyes, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, chip on inner rim, antique style clothes $9950. Now $7950.

26” K * R 122 on toddler body, blue sleep eyes, blond HH wig, antique clothing $1095. Now $895.

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13” Hilda Kestner 237 @1914 Toddler, brown sleep eyes, brown mohair wig $2150. Now $1650.

15.5” K * R 115A on toddler body, blue sleep eyes, mohair wig, wonderful molding $2995. Now $2450.

23” x 17.5 x 12” Antique Neapolitan Baroque Creche Holy Family, glass eyed Mary, Joseph, Jesus and 2 cherubs, they are wonderfully detailed. The statue came from the estate of Loretta Sturgis, Illinois The daughter of artist & collector Lorretta H. Howard who designed the Neapolitian Baroque Angel Christmas Tree at The Metropolitan Museum New York $750.

14” School Girl 1958 Betsy McCall by American Character #14B w/ Box (as is) $250. 13.5” Caroline by Alexander #4930 all original in box $275.

15” Ideal Shirley Temple’s vinyl mint in Storybook boxes with hang tags 1950-60’s, never played with. Cinderella mint w/ crown and script pin $245. Yellow Nylon dress w/ purse and script pin $225.

17.5” K * R 122 Baby w/ brown sleep eyes, HH wig $325. Now $295. 20.5” K * R 122 on BJ body (wrong for head), blue sleep eyes, cute dimples $295. Now $260. 17.5” Kestner 257 Baby, blue sleep eyes, HH wig, chipped right thumb & pinkie, left forefinger, sweet expression $395. Now $345.

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ou are cordially invited to be a part of our Autumn Sewing Workshop, the second in a series, conducted by the award-winning doll costumer, Deborah Jenkines, of Charleston, South Carolina. Under Deborah’s skillful direction, attendees will construct an ensemble to fit “Charlotte” a jointed-knee all bisque doll created by the acclaimed reproduction doll artist, Carl Armstrong. Charlotte is based on a jointed-knee Kestner example found in The Grovian Doll Museum’s collection. While all attendees will receive a doll, returning attendees will receive Charlotte’s twin brother “Charles,” along with not only a kit for his matching mariner ensemble, but also the kit for Charlotte’s mariner ensemble shown here. Those coming for the first time will receive Charlotte and the kit for her mariner ensemble, with the option to purchase the companion doll, Charles. The workshop activities will take place inside the spacious home of the Carmel Doll Shop, which is located at 213 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove, California. (831) 643‑1902.

Registered Attendees will Receive: u A Thursday evening Welcome Reception with delicious food and drink. u Three days of personal instruction from our Instructor, Deborah Jenkines. u A complete kit to create the Mariner ensemble for Charlotte, plus other costumes still to be announced. u A jointed-knee all bisque doll from Carl Armstrong u Delicious lunches and dinners on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are included in the workshop fee. u Special shopping opportunities tailored just for doll costumers. u Private viewing of The Grovian Doll Museum Collection.

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1) A Rare Labelled French Trousseau- this extravagant drop front, bi-level case w/ hinged lid and Label is filled w/ extraordinary details. Boutique Original from 1880’s Etrennes specialist Monsieur Georges Guigue the 6” mignonette has all her miniature silk couture ensembles with organdy lingerie and companion hats plus numerous accessories each wrapped and all tied in place. A jewel box! $6800

2) Rare and Important 19” China Head Polichinelleoutstanding glazed caricature with goat skin wig, fabric body w/ Early long glazed arms and Flat Soled Shoes brilliantly costumed in festive Cap, Collar and Hump! A true Rarity! $2250

4) Pre-1900 Closed Mouth Sisters- we love this 14” French Trade Pair w/ their huge Blue PWs and flawless bisque on stiff wrist jtd bodies in layers of vintage finery! Cabinet treasures,only $1895 the pair.

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3) 16” Pristine Incised ‘Depose Jumeau’- made for only 3 years, a size 7 with gentle soft brows, Early Threaded Blue PWs, Clo Mo, orig. cork pate,coil and Signed Stiff Wrist Body with flawless creamy bisque, elegant early modelling, all in antique clothes & leather shoes. The Face! $4850

5) Kestner Quartet in Factory Box- 5” blue sleep eye Early All Bisque Beauties, mint Blonde Wigs, Box w/ Lid and Kestner Label.1890’s Stiff hips,Clenched Fists and 2-strap Bootines. Rare! $895

6) 10.5” Cabinet Hilda w/ Provenance- mint smallest size with handwritten ownership trail,a christening gift sent from Dresden in 18” Original Gowns to the US. Unplayed layette saved in a shoebox since 1906! $1795

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5” RARE Leather Baby, painted eyes & features, bl. painted hair, orig. knit jacket, boy shorts, bib & hat, near mint condition. I have NEVER seen one in this fabulous condition. ABSOLUTELY wonderful. A great addition for the advanced collector!! DARLING! $6475.

9” A.M “Just Me”, perfect bisque, side glancing sl. eyes, “factory original” costume incl. matching hat, orig. Just Me body. ADORABLE!!! Only...$1375.

16” Earliest Mark Portrait Jumeau #1 Bebe, immaculate bisque, outlined threaded pw. eyes, orig. skin wig & cork pate, FACTORY orig. ornate silk dress, orig.hat, undies, slip, shoes, socks & bussel. Amazing costume!! On orig. early 8 ball jointed strait wrist body. Out of my own collection & you will not find one more beautiful. Earliest Portrait Jumeau head mark. EXQUISITE!!! $28,000.

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17” HH #109, mint bisque, sl. eyes, orig. mohair wig, gorgeous ant. cotton & lace dress, ant. undies, orig. shoes & ant. batiste & lace bonnet, orig. Handwerck body w/working voice box. The earliest Handwerck mark. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! $775.

9” Marklin Carriage, w/orig. silk hood, bent in wooden handle, large wheels, great condition. the most ornate of the Marklin carriages & it was my very first one, FABULOUS!!! This one is a keeper & great to sit your all bisque baby dolls!! $3850.

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An unusually large & impressive 32” French papier mache. Glass eyes with upper & lower teeth as well as nicely painted facial features. The typical painted “black pate” with a brown human hair wig the shoulder head is affixed on a French white leather body and dressed in what appears to be her original outfit. The papier mache head is in untouched original finish, the body being very sturdy without any issues. This doll comes from an aged collection and was originally purchased in the 1970`s from a Yardley, PA doll dealer. $1500 An all original 15 1/2” French Fashion doll marked with only a 2 at crown of head. The kid gusseted body is in fine condition however due to some frailty of the clothing the doll has not been undressed/inspected. The bisque head/ shoulder plate are of excellent quality with the head having expressive eyebrows and blue glass paperweight eyes. The cream colored outfit with matching hat is adorned with silk ribbons, fine leather fashion shoes and her original blonde mohair fashion wig finish the package off. $3250 12” tall nodding rabbit holding her Easter basket of goodies, someone ate all the candy though? In untouched all original condition. $1350 9 1/2” candy container rabbit(head removable) pulling a cart. Overall in untouched condition however upon close examination a couple of the rabbits legs have been reglued. $385 12” “baaing” sheep on platform. Overall in good condition with some loss to fur covering thus priced accordingly. $650 Pair of 12 1/2” Heubach Boy w/snowballs and girl w/muff children. Excellent quality bisque with no damage or chipping to the bisque. $400 pr

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5.5” All Original French Mignonette $1750

10“ Heubach 10555 Googly $1100

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11 miles North of Bethlehem & Route 22 or 4 miles South of Wind Gap & Route 33. Approx. 2 hours travel time from New York City & 1 ½ hours travel time from Philadelphia, Pa or Trenton, N.J. As this advertisement goes to press we are still cataloging & photographing & it appears we will have 500 or more COME lots of merchandise to offer for our annual Spring doll auction. Each lot sold with no minimum or reserve! VISIT US – H Listed here are some of the interesting antique bisque dolls we are selling: Belton #183, early Kestner (1880’s) #7 IT’S WORT ! head size with closed mouth, pierced ears – was made to imitate Bru of the French Market, SFBJ 301 20 in. Tete Jumeau, THE TRIP Unis France 301 20 in. Tete Jumeau, Grace S. Putnam ‘RARE’ 10 in. Fly-Lo Baby (faint ½ in. hairline at corner of right eye), AM 323 Googlie, Demalcol 9 in. Googlie, pair of 8 in. Laurel & Hardy Bisque character dolls, 8 in. Baby Stuart, American School Boy, AM 251, 351, 630, 975 plus others, Tommy Tucker 166-13, SFBJ 230, S&H 550 B, 1078, 1079, 1260, 1329 & others, Kestner 148, 164, 167, 185 with professional repair, 211 & others, selection of (8) 24 in. to 31 in. bisque head dolls plus a large variety of other bisque head dolls of assorted sizes by various manufacturers. OTHER DOLLS of INTEREST: Parian head dolls, Milliner’s model, Greiners, China Head dolls, Dean’s Rag book dolls, Baby Land Rag doll, Richards Son & Allwin Ltd. Stan Laurel character, Mary Edey ‘Sandman’, Gre-Poir French cloth doll, (2) Mary Frances Woods Native American Indian Portrait dolls, Lenci 19 in. Gaucho Boy (excellent) plus others, (2) Polly Heckewelder cloth dolls, Anna Nitschmann doll, Mollye’s from “The Thief of Bagdad” movie including: Sultan, Astrologer, Maid in Waiting & GiaFar, Maud Tausey Fangel cloth doll, Antique teddy bears, China Half dolls, miniature bisque figures, (2) Martha Chase Babies, DeWees Cochran American Children, M. Alexander Dionne Quints, Ideal compo S. Temple, (2) Nancy Ann style show, Steiff, (2) A. Himstedt, Schaefer & Vater decanters, Schoenhuts, Effanbee 9 in. compo Geo. & Martha Washington, R. John Wright: Rosella Fairy, Daffy Down Dilly & Spring Delivery, Ginny, Barbie & Terri Lee dolls, 15 in. Mary Hartline w/ box & much more!! Plus a large selection of antique bisque doll heads (socket & shoulder head), large amount of antique compo doll body parts, torsos, arms, legs, hands, etc., doll wigs, shoes & socks, large box lots of doll clothing & so much more in this auction!

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hirley Temple was a mere toddler when Janet Mitchell was born in Talmadge, Ohio four days after Christmas, 1931. And Shirley had just danced into her first studio films when Iva Mae Jones was born in a small New York town on April 23, 1933, on Shirley’s birthday to be exact. Yet, though the two Depression era girls grew up a wide continent away from the celebrated young star, the lives of all three became curiously intertwined. When the telephone rang at Theriault’s last winter, and the caller asked for information about selling her mother’s collection of Shirley Temple dolls and memorabilia, Stuart Holbrook arranged an appointment to visit the Florida home near Tampa where the collector had lived for the past thirty years until her recent passing. Then a strange thing happened. Left: Beautiful facial complexion is complemented by the vibrant coloring of the sailor costume inspired by the film “Captain January”. Above: Shirley Temple in a rare costume stands alongside her trunk (a rare treasure in itself in this mint condition!) with additional costumes.

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A selection of Shirley Temple dolls from their 1958 revival by Ideal. Right: Among the rarest costumes presented on the Shirley Temple dolls were the so-called “publicity dresses”. Note the slight variation in original wigs as occurred throughout the ten year period of production,

Just a few days later, another call came in from a gentleman inquiring about selling his mother’s collection of Shirley Temple memorabilia. And this collection was also located in Florida, near Tampa! Yet neither caller appeared to have any awareness that another person had called. How could this be? Was it a delicate family situation? Or could it be more than one collection? What were the odds of that? With trepidation Stuart Holbrook arranged to see both people, one day after the other. And in a serendipitous turn of events, the odds were happily proven wrong. There were, indeed, Antique DOLL Collector

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Shirley Temple dolls of the 1958 era were inspired by her films as well as cultural events of the time. Left: Shirley is wearing a rare variation of her classic costume from “Stand Up and Cheer” and is presented along with a trunk and additional costumes.

two collections! And the two families were delighted to become re-united as their mothers had lost touch during their long final days. Iva Mae and Janet had each grown up in their small town America, adored Shirley Temple during their childhood, and carried this admiration into adulthood. Yet in all those years, the 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s, they never knew of each other. Until each moved, in her retirement years, to Tampa, Florida where they lived within five miles of each other. And, as these things go, the two met at a Shirley Temple event, and sharing their common passion for “all things Shirley” became fast friends. 16

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Shirley Temple was a fashionable young lady, as well as a symbol of characters from her films. Left: Why this model was the most popular of all Shirley Temple dolls ever created is understandable when the dolls are found in such fine original condition as these.

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Above: Three of the rare costumes in which Shirley Temple was presented by Ideal. Top left: Among the most cherished of the Shirley Temple dolls is this luxury model wearing the classic “Little Colonel” costume. Left: Two rare film costumes are worn by Shirley Temple composition dolls.

Their collections perfectly blend. Iva Mae concentrated on the Shirley Temple dolls, especially those wearing rare costumes, and Janet sought rare paper ephemera ranging from early sheet music to postcards and scrapbooks. The two collections will be presented at auction on Saturday. June 2 at the Westin Hotel at BWI (Baltimore/Washington International) Airport. More than 250 lots will be presented in a full color catalog with bidding available to those attending along with live internet bidding, and telephone and absentee bidding. In addition to the catalog lots, there will a grand bounty of Shirley dolls and memorabilia sold uncatalogued, available to attending bidders only. The catalog is available for $19 including priority shipping. To order the catalog or for more information call Theriault’s at 800-638-0422 (or 410-224-365) or visit www.theriaults.com. Or to view the auction online, visit www.theriaults.com and click on “bid online.” 18

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1) Wonderful hard to find Door of Hope Bride and Groom, circa 1920, beautiful carved bun on bride, carved wood heads, 12 inches, $1950. 2) Exquisite Bru Breveté – circa 1878 – dramatic brown eyes, – perfect bisque head, shoulder plate, lower arms and hands (except for re-glue of one finger on right hand). Outstanding outfit made from antique fabrics. 17 inches. $16,950.

3) Just adorable this 10 inch closed mouth Kestner is to die for! Perfect ball jointed body and head, original shoes, plaster pate wig, brown sleep eyes, antique outfit, $2250.

4) Stunning S&H 1469 Flapper – body and head perfect. Great outfit – hard to find – call for price.

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7A) S&H character 1299 in rare small size, ball jointed body and head perfect, original wig and shoes, antique outfit, 10 inches, $1150. 6) Beautiful petite French fashion portrait lady by Jumeau in rare size 00 (10”). Blue eyes and original blonde wig, head and body perfect, exquisitely dressed with antique fabric. $3250.

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ost doll collectors have a bucket list. One of the most coveted dolls on that bucket list might be a Bru or a Bebe – with original trousseau – but moths destroy wool garments and time shatters silk so, the opportunity for a century-old intact doll trousseau is slim. Most often, you purchase a doll with a replicated outfit. If you are fortunate, the outfit has been made by an accomplished seamstress and in exacting detail to the original. But wait, how do you determine the correct fashion for that onehundred-and-thirty-year-old doll?

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1818 La Belle Assemblee Parisian walking dress

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1821 La Belle Assemblee - a carriage dress

1821 La Belle Assemblee - a carriage dress

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1825 La Belle Assemblee – promenade dress

1825 La Bell Assemblee – Victoria Maria Lousia, duchess of Kent

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1825 La Belle Assemblee – ladies riding dress.

Until quite recently the primary source for up-to-date fashions was women’s publications, for in the early 1800’s manufacturers of women’s garments came to realize that the household purse strings of upper class homes were controlled by the women in that household. Publications that tempted women with current styles – and carried paid ads to further tempting their purse strings – became available. One of the first magazines focusing on women’s interests was The Belle Assemblee published by John Bell. Despite the French title, this magazine was produced in England, from 1806 through 1837. It was the first ladies magazine of quality, best known for its hand-tinted fashion plates of the Regency era. A very expensive process, hand-tinted book plates were found in only the most expensive publications. It also published original poetry, fiction, articles on politics and science, book and theatre reviews, and serialized novels. Catherine Hutton and Mary Shelley were two of their famous contributors. Each monthly publication also contained an interview with a famous female – whether it be a countess, an opera singer, or a married woman of wealth. The magazine

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1865 Godey’s Ladies Book

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1826 La Belle Assemblee - house dress

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explored current fads as well as relevant history (the teadrinking English garnered their addiction after it became popular in the French court.) Their hand-colored prints provided an exclusive visual resource for French fashion to the elite. (I have seven leather-bound volumes, each containing six months of original magazines, dating from 1818 through 1826, and I have included photos of some of those original fashion plates in this article. John Bell wasn’t the only publisher to realize that there could be a financial advantage to catering to women’s interest. Godey’s Lady’s Book, published in Philadelphia, made its debut in 1830 - with its final issues published in 1878. It became the most widely circulated magazine prior to the civil war with a circulation of over 150,000 in 1860 and considered itself the “Queen of monthlies.” Published by Louis A. Godey of Philadelphia, each issue contained poetry, articles and illustrations by prominent artists and authors. For example, Edgar Allan Poe was a frequent contributor. It was expensive for its time, charging $3 for a year subscription. The editor – Sarah Joseph Hale (author of Mary Had A Little Lamb) – used the magazine’s popularity to further women’s causes and created a regular department entitled “Employment For Women.” Though he did provide a platform for current women’s issues, Godey forbade any political discourse in his magazine and refused to take a position during the civil war.

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The most popular aspects of the Godey magazines were the foldout, hand-tinted fashion plates. The magazine also provided patterns based on measurements for a garment to be sewn at home. Each publication contained five plates – a plate with a print of a member of the court or fashionable society, two depicting the latest fashions – one hand-tinted and one in black and white, and two plates providing music and sewing/ embroidery patterns. A true women’s magazine, it included celebrity anecdotes, instructions on manners, cosmetic advice, beauty aids and, of course, paid ads for such as rouge, depilatories, powders, and corsets. I have included numerous prints from my 1865 Godey Lady’s Book. Imitation is the surest form of flattery, or, in this case, a financial boon. Charles Peterson and George Graham – partners in the Saturday Evening Post – started a competitor to Godey Lady’s Book in 1842. Originally launched as Ladies National Magazine by 1848 it had evolved into Peterson’s Magazine. They charged $2 per year instead of the $3 per year Godey charged but followed a similar format with fashion plates and women’s articles. The magazine had an extensive run from 1842-1898. I have provided photos of a couple original fashion plates from an 1889 publication. The first practical women’s fashion magazine started publication in 1872 as The Delineator. Founded by the Butterick Publishing company, it featured actual sewing patterns. The original focus of the magazine was to promote Ebenezer Butterick’s new sewing patterns. Ebenezer Butterick, a tailor in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is credited with the idea of creating the first graded patterns in 1863. The customer focus was function

1870’s summer wool wedding dress.

These two outfits were part of an original trousseau belonging to a 12” 1870’s Bru French Fashion. Antique DOLL Collector

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1880’s English Walking Dress

Original 1880’s German wool walking dress

as well as fashion for middle-class American women. In addition to actual Butterick patterns in each issue, there were articles focused on home décor, drawings of embroidery and needlework, as well as fiction by well-known authors – one of their contributors was L. Frank Baum. Their color prints of current fashions actually provided enough information to allow the home sewer to replicate the costume at home. The Delineator was described as “a journal of fashion, culture, and fine arts.” It was also known for its art deco covers in the 1930’s. The Butterick company became one of the premier fashion and sewing corporations in the United States for most of the 20th century. The Delineator ceased production in 1937. Original 1880’s German silk and wool walking dress.

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1889 Peterson’s fashion plate

1900 swimsuit

1889 Peterson’s fashion plate

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1930’s Delineator cover and fashion plates.

I have provided photos garnered from a couple of 1930’s Delineator magazines. Doll seamstress search avidly for such publications as original sources for the fashions they wish to replicate for their antique dolls. They were soft-covered, commercially produced magazines and their construction did not lend itself to longevity. I have the pleasure of the company, and tutelage, of many expert seamstress in my Belles and Beaux Doll Club. They have taught me the basics of sewing, as well as how

to differentiate cotton and silk from rayon and nylon. They prefer vintage and antique materials when available but will settle for current fabrics when necessary. The one detail they demand are patterns based on original fashions from the time period they wish to replicate. There are excellent patterns available, published by doll collectors, for historically accurate doll costumes. These women’s fashion magazines are an invaluable resource for those fashions. Resource - Wikipedia

Alice Leverett French fashion dress kits.

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ears are almost as collectible as dolls. It turns out that the right one, say a rare antique such as an early Steiff, can sell for hundreds, if not thousands of dollars at auction in America or Europe. In fact, for many collectors the words ‘teddy bear’ are synonymous with the word ‘Steiff.’ (See, for example, the early Steiff rarities whose auction we reported in our December 2017 issue). And not only is there the emotional side of collecting, the joy of owning a special bear, perhaps given into the family years ago, a sturdy and soft friend through time, but also there is the knowledge of it’s value growing over time. Of course the “collectibleness” only applies to certain bears. Top of the list of collectible bears is usually Steiff, but, according to UK-based bear authority and auctioneer, Daniel Agnew, the demand applies to others too. In his bear hunting he routinely seeks to sell Steiff, Farnell, Bing, Schuco, Merrythought, Deans, Chiltern and others ... According to Wikipedia a teddy bear is ‘a soft toy in the form of a bear.’ Developed apparently simultaneously by toymakers Morris Michtom in the U.S. and Richard Steiff in Germany in the early years of the 20th century, and named after President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, the teddy bear became an iconic children’s toy, celebrated in story, song, and film. Since the creation of the first teddy bears which sought to imitate the form of real bear cubs, “teddies” have greatly varied in form, style, color, and material. They have become collector’s items, with older and rarer “teddies” appearing at public auctions.Teddy bears are among the most popular gifts for children and are often given to adults to signify love, congratulations, or sympathy. New bear in town: A new Teddy arriving at Toy Shoppe in Richmond, Va (www.thetoyshoppe.com) is a major news item for collectors. We were excited when we checked in with Danny and Barrie Shapiro and they introduced us to the April newcomer pictured here, and also showed the unique, iconic commemorative chest tags. The Shapiros work closely with Steiff when it’s time for a new member of the Teddy family to be presented to collectors. Danny says of the bears created over Steiff’s 138 year history: “one of the nice aspects of being at The Toy Shoppe has been to combine our insight into Steiff with our own imaginations to create special exclusive editions just for our customers (who we know share our particular affection for these marvelous friends). After we present our ideas to the Steiff designers, they add a bit of Steiff magic and bring them to life. It has been our true joy to work with Steiff to create pieces that are both appealing in their own right as well as having historical significance for the collector... our new is an extraordinary addition to an already exceptional family. With the warmth of his custom Schulte mohair, he brightens up the entire room. He is the perfect size to hold and hug and has a long, rich voice. Delightful!” Bear Collecting International: The aforementioned Daniel Agnew is probably best known for running Christie’s famous teddy bear auctions. His career illustrates the high drama of collecting. In the 80’s Daniel Agnew joined Christie’s as a salesroom porter. Around that time the record prices had reached dizzy heights when, in 1989 Alfonzo, a red Steiff Teddy Bear which was originally the property of Princess Xenia Georgievna, a member of the Russian Royal family, sold for £12,100. Daniel joined the toy department as a cataloger at Christie’s in 1991 and in 1993 he helped set up the first Teddy Bear auction. The show needed a star and Christie’s doll consultant, Olivia Bristol, came up trumps by discovering a dealer who had a blue Steiff bear. It was a bold move to value him at £20,000; but she was proved right when he sold for the amazing sum of £49,500. At the next sale in 1993, Teddy Girl sold for £110,000, which is still the world record for an antique Teddy Bear.

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In 2007 Daniel left Christie’s, holding his first independent auction ‘The London Toy Auction’ in 2009. In 2010 Daniel returned to Christie’s South Kensington to sell the Paul Greenwood collection ‘Steiff: An Important Private Collection’ for £1,000,000. Daniel’s London Toy Auction returned in 2011 and 2012; in the last auction a Steiff Petsy Teddy Bear sold for £23,600. Throughout the last 20 years, Daniel’s own bear collection has grown and grown. Constantly adding new items; especially loving anything early with labels, mad comic characters or anything that has not been seen before. Much of the collection can be seen on his website. Another long term project for Daniel is the task of writing a definitive encyclopedia-type book on the British Teddy Bear. When it’s finished it will be a must for any bear collector. Daniel is always interested in hearing from fellow enthusiasts if they have information they would like to contribute to this publication. Currently he is helping to organize “200 Years of Childhood: The London International Antique Doll, Teddy Bear and Toy Fair,” November, 18th 2018 at Kensington Town Hall. June 10th he will host the British Teddy Bear Festival at Woburn Abbey in the UK. For more information, go to www.115yearsofteddybears.com The organizers say, “Woburn Abbey is a beautiful setting for the 2nd British Teddy Bear Festival. Set primarily in the Sculpture Gallery and spilling out onto the Abbey lawns there will be a Teddy Bear Fair of both antique, vintage and artist bears, together with valuations, restorations, a teddy bears’ picnic, tours of the house and gardens and so much more!”

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The Magnificent Sculpture Gallery and Grounds of Woburn Abbey.

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Jan Rohrmann shows off her beautifully pleated underskirt, ready for final stitching.

Denise couldn’t resist sharing her tiny new puppy, Daisy, with us at lunch. Kathy Gaines seems especially smitten!

Mlle. Liberte models her “Palais Royale” ensemble, surrounded by antique treasures and the silk fabric specially printed for the workshop, reproduced from an example in the Grovian Museum.

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he life of a doll costumer is often a quiet one. We spend our days researching ideas, gathering fabrics, and testing patterns, but most of our work is done alone in our sewing rooms. Though we can phone a friend or join an online group to toss around ideas, few seamstresses have opportunities to sew with like-minded companions. So the chance to gather for several days, entirely focused on creating a beautiful outfit, is like finding the proverbial golden ticket! It’s made unforgettable when the setting is the incomparable Carmel Doll Shop and Grovian Doll Museum in Pacific Grove, and the hosts are Michael Canadas and David Robinson. A talented group of women met this March for just such a weekend, to produce a handsewn enfantine-style ensemble called Palais Royale for the new resin-bodied Huret. While the pattern and kit were created by Louise Hedrick, the sewing instruction was provided by Denise Buese, former editor of Doll News and author of the book Victoria: The Enduring Legacy of Lady Alexander. Denise shares, “It was an honor to teach a sewing class for Louise Hedrick, who once again masterfully drafted the pattern and assembled the elaborate kit and instructions. And this particular group of sewers is amazing. They come to learn but also to be among fellow collectors in an inspiring location among beautiful dolls. It’s great fun to have a gorgeous doll to dress, and very gratifying to have made a new, authentic costume to add to her trousseau. “

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Nancy Greenawalt and Carrie Caldwell, tucked cozily into one of the hardest-working corners of the sewing room.

Denise guides Mary Senko in the tricky bodice construction, featuring an inset “v” shape of blue silk.

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Penny Meikle samples the buffet offerings on opening night.

The workshop’s story actually began last year, however, when the group met to sew a circa 1864 tailored skirt and jacket outfit in blue plaid silk with brown trim. The fabrics for both events were printed just for these workshops. Upon arriving for the first morning of work, attendees were presented with the stunning Mademoiselle Liberte, a limited edition Huret created for the event by doll artist Darlene Lane. The workshop theme was Coming to America, chosen because the head was “based on a special doll in the Grovian Collection…that boasts a provenance from the Frederic Auguste Bartholdi family, the French sculptor who is best known for designing the Statue of Liberty,” according to Michael Canadas. Each year that the workshop is held, seamstresses will add a new outfit to this doll’s wardrobe, along with wonderful little accessories that are given as favors during mealtimes. The first year, for example, guests received a complete set of undergarments, and during this second year, we were surprised by items like tiny pocket watches, a necklace and earrings, and a chatelaine set. Perhaps most poignant of all during the first year, though, was the announcement that it was Louise Hedrick’s last workshop, so it was a special honor to be instructed by her and enjoy her company. Each year’s sewing event opens Thursday evening, when guests gather in the Carmel Doll Shop for an informal buffet supper. For many, it’s a reunion of old friends, but there are always new faces, each one sure to soon be a friend. The guests represent a wide variety of sewing skills, ages, and collecting backgrounds, but everyone shares enthusiasm for the project ahead—the anticipation of opening the kit boxes and starting to sew the next day adds to the giddiness of the first evening. There’s definitely more than a little bit of shopping going on, too, as we admire the gorgeous displays in the store. For anyone overwhelmed by the choices, there are several more days ahead to really “see” the dolls, furniture, and accessories--then find something special to take home!

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Work begins with the tarlatan underskirt, which was later trimmed with pinked and pleated blue silk.

Kathy Gaines and Peggy Canderle enjoy a glass of wine as they consider the weekend ahead.

David, Kay, and the staff putting the finishing touches on a popular appetizer of locally grown artichokes.

Workshop instructor, Denise Buese, poses proudly beside Mlle. Liberte.

Author Nicki Burley takes a quick break from sewing and chatting with Barbara Metken.

Jan Rohrmann and Mary Senko take a moment to catch up and share their excitement.

Michael is always ready to charm us with another intriguing story.

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Sunday morning’s brunch at the charming Fandango restaurant near the Carmel Doll Shop.

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Bright and early Friday morning, everyone arrives to choose a favorite sewing spot and set up their lights, tools, and doll for fitting the outfit as we work. Guests not present at the first year’s workshop simply brought their own reproduction Hurets, as the costume fits any doll head on that body. A few seamstresses gather in the kitchen to savor a cup of coffee, some wander through the museum taking photos and mental notes about the displays, and others can be found admiring the sample project on display, surrounded by an array of antique accessories and furniture. It’s a surprisingly quiet morning, with a hush of excitement in the air. When it’s time to begin, Michael comes in to ring the antique phone on the wall by the shop door. Everyone is finally presented with the long-awaited kit, boxed and decorated with a photo of the costume and trimmed with gilt Dresden. Inside are envelopes full of sewing treasures: pre-cut dress pieces, tiny trims, a hat form and straw, and even a pre-sewn gored tarlatan underskirt, which is where we will begin the day’s work. Attendees are also given a full set of instructions and patterns, besides sewing instruction and construction hints from Denise as we move from step to step. While there’s a sewing goal each day, seamstresses aren’t required to finish the work before beginning another part of the project. Friday’s main goal was to sew the underskirt consisting of a royal blue boxpleated ruffle sewn onto the tarlatan skirt and to begin the overskirt. The overskirt and bodice were cut from a rich gold, blue, and floral fabric reproduced from an actual dress in the museum’s collection. On the second day, we created the dress bodice with a v-shaped blue silk inset, as well as the bow which was set onto a belt. Sunday’s activity focused on the straw toque hat, but also provided a general work day. There are always a few who can accomplish the entire outfit, but most take it home to finish the details. The workshop has a helpful atmosphere, rather than competitive. Though seating isn’t planned out, it usually happens that seamstresses with questions are seated next to those with answers, so no one feels left out and work just buzzes along. Denise spent each day moving around the sewing space, alternately helping individuals and teaching the whole class. Echoing the sentiments of each seamstress, she noted, “The participants worked very hard for three days, but our goal was to have a lot of fun doing so. If we’re not enjoying ourselves while sewing for our dolls, then why bother? I always learn something new from my fellow sewers, which I love. We all learn from each other, and that’s the beauty of the workshop environment.” Gourmet lunches and dinners served in the museum relieve the long sewing days. The bright, welcoming space is like an intimate parlor, where guests are surrounded by display cases full of exquisite dolls,

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their accessories, and wardrobes while being warmed beside a large fireplace. These moments when we can sit comfortably, enjoying Michael and David’s hospitality, truly provide as much refreshment as the food. Like everything else, of course, the food is beautifully prepared and served, and the tables are set with different linens and centerpieces for every meal. For many of us, the workshop is also a retreat from our usual home and work routines, a place where we find ourselves ‘fed’ in many ways through camaraderie with each other and our gracious hosts. On Saturday evening, we were treated to an especially elegant “Dinner at Le Palais Royale,” with dishes like Fruits de Mer, Beef Bourguignon, and Crème Brulee for dessert. Michael and the staff served each course in tail coats and white gloves, and we truly felt like royalty. However, the highlight of the evening proved to be a surprise (and hilariously disguised) guest, whose jokes and on-the-spot hairstyling kept us—well, in stitches-- all night. By the time we finished dinner, we had laughed so hard we cried, and few had any energy left for late-night sewing! For our last day together, we strolled across the block late Sunday morning to the charming Fandango restaurant, where we were treated to brunch with a choice of several tasty entrees. Our group was nestled into a cozy old California style room, painted with murals and surrounded by windows to take advantage of the sunshine. At this meal, we received a parting gift prepared by Louise Hedrick: a sweet apron printed on cotton fabric, to be embroidered and added to our doll’s growing wardrobe. Knowing it was our last day, we lingered over our morning coffee, deep in conversation with friends, and found it hard to tear ourselves away despite the lure of that day’s hat project! By Sunday evening, after one last family- style dinner, we were tired and ready to head home, though already counting the days until the next year’s event; definitely a sign of a successful workshop. As we concluded, Denise hoped that “all the participants had a good time while sewing, made new friends in the bargain, and are proud of their work. They should be; they each did a wonderful job! And I also hope they all come back for next year’s workshop, because Carmel Doll Shop has an exciting new pattern and authentic, proprietary Huret fabric to offer for our kits. It’s an event not to be missed!” Her wishes for us were certainly fulfilled, as we had a hard time parting, and each guest was already making plans for the next year. At home, we have mementoes to help us wait: besides the beautiful dress added to our doll’s trousseau, many of us also discovered other unique items during our days at the shop. Each time we pass by our doll cabinets, these treasures will remind us of the days we spent together sewing, learning, and sharing our passion for dolls…and we are grateful for every minute.

Sharon Lindsey works diligently while Denise stops to help Karen Rockwell and Kathy Gaines. Magnifying reader glasses are required here!

Our handsome servers for Saturday’s themed dinner.

Before the workshop ended, next year’s charming project and customprinted fabric were revealed, to everyone’s delight. Antique DOLL Collector

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lderfer Auctions reports highly successful results from their first sale of the Regina Steele Collection. The doll auction was held on April 4, 2018. Note that Regina Steele’s collection of room boxes will come up for auction in October, 2018. Here, some of the best results from the doll auction. All prices quoted include buyer’s premium. L-R: 17” Bebe Brevette ‘5’ $6,466. 17” Bru Jne 7 $8,540. 17” Circle Dot Bru $6,710.

Izannah Walker, English Wax Doll and Chair - $18,720.

Poulbot Children - $7,605.

19” Jumeau 7 E J - $5,496.

Pair of 300 Series Lenci Dolls - $4,880.

Schoenhut Manikin - $3,660.

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SHOW REPORT:

Naples Doll Club Annual Doll Show & Sale January 19 & 20, 2018 in Naples, FL Dee’s Dolls www.rubylane.com/shop/deesdolls mcwilkins33@verizon.net

Nancy McCray Nlmccray@q.com c 319-651-6440 hm 319-363-3936

Valerie Fogel’s Beautiful Bébés 425-765-4010 www.bebesatticfinds.rubylane.com

The Village Doll Shop, Adamstown PA Becky & Andy Ourant 717-484-1200 mobile: 610-662-5473

Richard Saxman Tel: 610-415-9344 Cell: 215-519-2539 ricksax@earthlink.net

Fritzi’s Antique Dolls Fritzi’s cell# 630-247-1144 Rick’s cell# 630-247-1219 fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

McHugh’s Dolls, Richmond, VA Mchughsdollstoys@aol.com 804-938-6749

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Standing 14 ½-inches this lady has a beautiful full felt skirt decorated with felt fruit sewn around the black border. The entire skirt is made of felt. Her basket is full of colorful felt stuffed fruit. She is not marked. In the close-up you can see the cloth blouse, sash and the detailed painting to her face and eyes.

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This wonderful 19-inch lady was produced by Holzer & Cie in the 1920s or 1930s. She wears what appears to be a traditional combination of white cloth blouse over a felt skirt. A sash is also worn that matches the color and design of the skirt, in this case yellow felt bananas that decorate the green sash and skirt. The details of her painted features and the nicely blushed cheeks are seen in the close-up. Her black and gray streaked floss hair is in its original styling. Notice the interesting way her eyes have been painted. The back view shows the continued decoration on her sash as well as the basket on her head.

Orbis, made ladies, gauchos and boudoir type dolls. Detailed help on identifying these dolls is included in a section of Cloth Dolls Identification and Price Guide 1920s and 1930s by Polly Judd. The dolls were constructed of dark felt which varied depending on the racial group they were depicting. The bodies are jointed at the shoulders and hips. The pressed mask faces have side and back seams. Blue or brown eye shadow is sometime used and the mouths are a heart shape. Competing with the Perotti company was Holzer & Cie, who made tourist dolls as well as play dolls. These colorfully costumed dolls are marked with a company tag or just “Made in Brazil.” Whether you are a collector of cloth dolls or ethnic dolls these make a great addition to any collection and certainly can brighten your day with their rich colors and festive nature.

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An unusual character is this 17-inch native made by the Joan Periotti Manufactura Orbis company. His costume is also a combination of felt and woven cloth material. The close-up of the Native man shows the elaborate construction of the felt feathers on his head dress as well as the nicely painted features. He carries over his shoulder cloth and faux leather bag and holds his bow in his hand. He has a full head black silk floss type hair. The Paper tag was found under his skirt: MANUFATURA ORB// R.D. Jose Alves Lima, 309//S. PAULO//MADE IN BRAZIL.

Another 14-inch unmarked lady, again with the white blouse, matching sash and skirt and basket on her head. She has felt flowers decorating her sash and skirt instead of the typical fruit. The wonderful looped hair is seen in the close-up.

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Smaller sizes can also be found. These two, 9 ½-inches on the left and 10-inches on the right, carry large baskets with felt fruit on their heads. Their costumes are not as elaborate and the doll on the right has very little felt used for her costume at all. The doll on the right has a yellow blouse instead of white and a cotton checkered sash and skirt with felt trim. She wears white plastic earrings and does not have the “buns” seen on the earlier dolls. The doll on the left has short black floss hair and white blouse with green sash and skirt with flower decoration.

This paper tag is glued to the sole of her shoe translates to: A REPTILIA// Tiburtiuseca Brasileira Industry// Street of Inmperatriz 27.

ROSA OF BRAZIL was featured in the 1939 Foreign Folk Dolls catalog produced by Kimport. Along with Rosa in two sizes (9 and 14-inches) they advertised a 9-inch Fabio. The 9-inch dolls were $3.50 and the 14-inch Rosa was $6.95. Later catalogs offered only Rosa.

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grew up during the fifties and sixties in rural Brevard, North Carolina, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Dad worked at a paper mill full time, he also did furniture and car upholstery to support his wife and five children. Times were hard, and toys were not a necessity! Christmas was special because we always got a toy along with fruit and candy. Under the tree there were five packages, one for each of us. The girls got a doll and the boys got either cap-buster guns or a BB rifle. I can still remember the smell of vinyl as I opened my doll. Just a cheap dime store doll but I couldn’t have been happier. Until one Christmas when I was either eleven or twelve and I was expecting a doll to be in my box but instead I got a sweater. My doll days were over! In the late eighties I began buying little 8” Madame Alexander “Alexanderkins” for my youngest daughter. Now, in order to get these dolls, you still had to go out of town either to Asheville North Carolina or Greenville South Carolina. Once in the store you stood in a long line at the doll counter hoping they didn’t run out before your turn came. The store limited you to one doll per person. The demand was greater than the supply.

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One day it dawned on me I enjoyed the dolls much more than my daughter did. It was then I had to admit to myself I was buying them for myself. Now I was a doll collector and searched for older dolls. A good friend rescued a box of composition dolls from the dumpster he was helping fill. A friend of his was going through stuff from his mom’s estate when he ran across the dolls. Remembering I liked dolls, he took them home and

called me. I couldn’t wait to see what treasures were in that box. It was like Christmas morning and I was a child as I found Patsy dolls and tagged clothes for them. Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, I saw a composition Shirley Temple doll. An experienced doll friend helped me clean and restore the dolls and clothes. That began my love of celebrity dolls from the twenties and thirties. Doll shows, and auctions brought many Antique DOLL Collector

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other dolls representing famous child movie stars. They still hold a special place in my heart. Joining Land O’ Sky Doll Club opened up a whole world of doll friends and dolls. Through them different types of dolls were introduced to me; antique, modern, vintage and one of a kind dolls. I began to appreciate antique German dolls and then later French dolls. Land O’ Sky is an active club, doing programs, a yearly doll show, and a luncheon. We are offered field trips to shows, museums, auctions and UFDC convention. It has been very fulfilling to have a hobby that offers so much, plus people I can have a common bond and friendship with. Space and money set the tone for my collecting. It is rewarding to rescue a doll overlooked by a collector because she isn’t mint. Then be asked after she is restored where did I get this great doll! Broken fingers, messy dirty hair, or naked, nothing will prevent me from buying a doll except for a crack to the bisque of the face. Some dolls will never leave my doll room, while others will be sold and replaced by a better example. There are dolls I still dream about finding but then I walk into my doll room and say, “dreams do come true.” Lue Gravely holding two different Steiner “C” dolls. 50

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he First World Doll Day was established on June 14th, 1986 with a letter by Mildred Seeley. It was created to spread the universal message of happiness and love. The day is not owned by any company, club or person and no fees, permission or obligations are required. Many have celebrated the day by giving a doll to someone-a child or adult, but freedom of expression and celebration are left up to the individual. In the past, the day has been observed with exhibits, sales, seminars, doll shows and other doll related activities. Why not plan a special celebration in your community? The logo was created by artist Boots Tyner and represents a child with a German bisque doll--her gift. The logo was designed for free use to promote this special day and may be reproduced.. Join in this wonderful celebration and time of sharing!

Visit www.WorldDollDay.com for more information.

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Fred Patton – Lizette

Behind The Mask? Susan Geiger – Marie Anne

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f all the delights of the Victorian era none can quite compare with a formal ball. Invitations are sent, plans are made and the anticipation grows! Young ladies are particularly excited as they choose the fabrics and trims for the perfect gown and speculate about “who” will be there. After an intense winter where so many in the eastern U.S. have suffered this year, nothing was more welcome than the idea of a lovely Spring Ball, hosted by the leading voices at Yahoo’s French Fashion Doll Sewing Club, an online chat group filled with a plethora of creative ladies and gentlemen with a love of French Fashion. Back in December of last year an invitation went out, posted to the group, to thread those needles and sharpen those scissors for a formal Victorian Spring Ball set for April 1, 2018 and this was no April Fools joke! The response was immediate as group members sent their RSVP’s in and began making their plans for what they anticipated would be a wonderful opportunity to “play dolls”. Chatter took center stage as inspired seamstresses began to post beautiful gown ideas for their ladies, exchanging historical tidbits, old fashion plates, plans for dance cards and

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Same dress different overlay – one for masquerade, one for dance. Marie Scopel – Annabelle

Mary Konecny – Constantina

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Annick Phillips – Emma and Arlette

Susan Geiger – Miette

Susan Geiger – Agathe

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sources for supplies and masks. All styles and designs were welcomed, including costumes, as sewing machines all over the country hummed a happy tune in anticipation of the first ever “cyber” Ball. April 1 dawned to an electric atmosphere of anticipation as eager ladies and gentlemen posted photo after photo of beautifully detailed ballgowns and accessories, calling every attendee by name as they proudly displayed the efforts of months of handwork. A cloud of silk, ribbon, braid, beads and flowers danced merrily across computer screens and throughout the group as the little French ladies each took their place in the spotlight, a truly lovely collection of breathtaking ensembles. By the end of the evening all was hailed a great success and heartfelt thanks went out to the hosts as a very enjoyable and enchanting event came to a close...it would not be soon forgotten by anyone. With special thanks to group owner, Annick Phillips and resident historian, Fred Patton for hosting our wonderful “cyber” event and to all the ladies and gentlemen who contributed and participated in a truly memorable occasion. To be a part of all the fun you can join The French Fashion Doll Sewing Club online at https://groups.io/g/FrenchFashionDollSewingClub

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Miniature Porcelain Furniture made in Limoges. by Georgina Brown

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The first porcelain factory was founded in 1771 and by the 19th century hundreds of factories had sprung up around Limoges producing hard paste porcelain table ware, dinner services, tea sets and other decorative objects. In post war France many gift shops sold Limoges miniatures to visiting tourists and the tiny dolls house sized pianos, tables and chairs etc. were easy to pack and carry home. These miniatures are usually marked “Limoges France” but since the early 1990’s hundreds of reproductions flooded the antiques market and the quality of the porcelain, its painting and applied transfers reflect this. The most popular transfer image found on Limoges miniatures are of courting couples by the French artist Jean Honore Fragonard, whose Rococo painting represented the frivolity of French court life during the 1700’s. While most pieces are in decorated white glazed porcelain they were also produced with a cobalt blue or burgundy colored glaze which was simply decorated with gilding.

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The variety of miniature furniture pieces is just amazing, ranging from the popular pianos, tables and chairs to Grandfather clocks, fireplaces, baby cradles, a cooking stove, wardrobes, cupboards, etc. even a tiny dog kennel with its resident dog and a bathroom set (bath, basin, toilet and bidet!). As my collection grew I decided to make up little “box rooms” to accommodate these miniatures and so far have put together five rooms. The first of these is the formal dining room made up from the pieces I originally found at the antique fair. The sofa and easy chair have a burgundy glaze and are decorated with glided flowers, the lovely individual dining chairs (just 3/4” tall) are completely gilded. The table has the typical “Fragonard” transfer in its centre surrounded by a matching burgundy glaze with gilding. Next, I had the task of finding “dolls” to fit in with these tiny pieces. As it turned out I already had a small collection of vintage French “Feves” Nativity figures. These tiny porcelain figures were made to be put inside a special “King” cake baked for the Epiphany holiday which is celebrated every year on January 6th, the 12th day of Christmas. This is the day the three wise men came to Bethlehem to honour the birth of baby Jesus. Usually a Fava (called “Feve”) bean was inserted inside the King cake and the lucky child who found this (and hopefully didn’t swallow it or break a tooth!) was made King for the day. These tiny figures have since become commercialized and the “Feve bean” can now include many porcelain characters, shapes or animals, some were even manufactured in Limoges. I discovered that they were the perfect size to go with my Limoges miniature furniture! The figures range in size from 1 1/4” to just 1 1/2 “ tall. I also found tiny porcelain dogs and cats to go with them. So each room has at least two people with their pets. The

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carpets for the rooms I found at a specialist Dolls house fair and the walls are made up of stiff cardboard, papered with gift wrap and decorated with tiny paintings cut from magazines. Each tiny room measures just 4” X 6 1/2” and is 3” high. The next room is the living room. Here the furniture pieces are all in white glazed porcelain and decorated with flower transfers and gilding, the piano (that the cat is sitting on) has the typical courting couple scene by “Fragonard” on its lid. The grandparents (grandma with her basket of knitting and grandpa) and the dog and cat, enjoy some peace and quiet in front of the fireplace while a grandfather clock ticks quietly. Next is the bedroom. The furniture pieces in this room are also all in white glazed porcelain with either flower transfers or gilded decoration and the wardrobe and dresser have the typical “Fragonard” scenes and gilding. Here two ladies prepare to go out, but not before giving the dog and cat (curled up on the sofa) instructions to behave! The kitchen has three pieces of furniture with gilding and transfer decorations by “Fragonard”. The two chairs are nicely decorated in gilt. The stove is a little on the large size but I think this adds to its charm! One lady has just come back from shopping with a bag full of groceries and the other holds a tray of fresh baked cookies (she actually has “Fleuriste” printed on her base which means Florist but here I am going for cookies!). The dog waits in anticipation! The last room is the nursery. Here all the furniture pieces are in white glazed porcelain decorated with transfer flowers and gilding, the Grand piano and dresser have the typical “Fragonard” transfer print. The baby’s cradle is especially nice with heavy gilding and is stamped 58

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The tiny Limoges dog and his kennel.

“Meissner, Limoges C 35” (its factory mark) on the bottom. I found a tiny “Feves” baby (baby Jesus in a manger from a Nativity set) that fits inside the cradle perfectly! The baby’s nurse maid watches over him. The tiny toy Elephant is also a “Feves” figure. Placed outside my rooms is a tiny Limoges porcelain dog with its kennel. The kennel has a transfer flower on two sides and is marked “Attention” on one side of the roof and “Chein mechant” on the other. All together this means “Watch out, Naughty Dog!” in French. The kennel measures 1” X 1” and the dog is just 1/2” long and has a gold collar. The dog and its kennel come together as a pair but sometimes the dog gets lost and the kennel sold separately. Now to find the Limoges pieces for a bathroom!

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Variety of stamps and transfer marks found on Limoges miniature furniture.

The bases of the fireplace and Grand piano have a circular stamp “Limoges France” in gold.

The base of the baby cradle is marked “Meissner Limoges C 35” in gold.

This table is marked “Limoges France” in gold. Above right and right: The base of the kitchen stove is marked “Limoges France” in black. The same mark is found on the back of a sofa.

Below: The wardrobe, bed, and dog kennel are all marked “Made in France Limoges” in light green. The grandfather clock has just “Limoges France” in the same light green.

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Typical Fragonard “Courting couple” transfer prints found of Limoges Miniatures.

The table top (1 1/4” across), piano (1 1/2” long) and stove (2” across) all have the same Fragonard transfer print of a courting couple.

The wardrobe is 1 1/2” tall and the sideboard just 1 1/4” tall. Both have a transfer print on the front of a seated lady playing a mandolin to her lover.

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4/21‑10/7/18 ~ Switzerland. Costumes of Venetian Carnival balls. Spielzeug Welten Museum. www.swmb.museum

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3‑4 ~ Newark, OH. Premier Doll Auction, McMasters Harris Doll Auction Company. www.mcmastersharris.com. mark@mcmastersharris.com. 740‑877‑5357. 5‑6 ~ Annapolis, MD. Grandezvous Auction. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655 www.theriaults.com.

5 ~ Maitland, FL. Doll Show. Maitland Civic Center on the Lake. The Greater Orlando Doll Club. Barbara Keehbauch. 407‑678‑5678. Bkeehbauch@msn.com.

5 ~ Nashville, TN. Doll Show. Mt. Juliet Comm. Center. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com

5 ~ Pleasanton, CA. Doll Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. Dorothy Drake. Crossroads. www.crossroadsshows.com

12 ~ Batavia, NY. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. The Quality Inn. Saturday’s Child Dolls. Martha Smith. 585‑506‑7948.

6 ~ Chagrin Falls, OH. Doll Show. Federated Family Life Center. Chagrin Valley & Strongsville Doll Club. Eileen Green. 440‑283‑5839.

16 ~ Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction. Mid‑Century American Dolls‑The Fashionable Years. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655 www.theriaults.com.

9 ~ Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction. Antique Doll Clothing & Access. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655 www.theriaults.com.

19 ~ Columbus, IN. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Bartholomew County 4‑H Fairgrounds. Dolls Night Out Club of Columbus. Barb Joy. 812‑376‑9124. joyvegas3@aol.com

5 ~ Westhampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auctions. 410‑275‑2213. Dorothy Hunt. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com

12 ~ Fresno, CA. Doll Show. Hope Lutheran Church. San Joaquin Valley Doll Club. SHIRLEYLINDAL68@gmail.com. 559‑930‑6595.

6 ~ Easton, PA. Doll Show. Forks Community Ctr. Twin County Doll Club. Earl Bethel. 610‑866‑5326. ebgeeb@ptd.net

16 ~ Denver, PA. Toy & Doll Auction. Morphy Auctions. 877‑968‑8880. Jay Lowe. 610‑659‑1981. www.morphyauctions.com

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19 ~ Williamsfield, OH. Doll Show. Williamsfield Community Center. Heirloom Doll Society. Lynne Morrow. 440‑344‑7747.

20 ~ Madison Heights, MI. Doll Show. UFCW Hall. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier. lildolls@excite.com 586‑731‑3072. 20 ~ Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. Carol Benson. 612‑669‑1613.

20 ~ New Hope, PA. Doll Show. Eagle Firehouse. Mark Lehmann. 215‑657‑2477. markleh58@comcast.net. 21 ~ Annapolis, MD. Ten2Go Auction. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655 theriaults.com.

23~ Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction. Antique Dolls & Playthings. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655 www.theriaults.com. 25‑26 ~ Anaheim, CA. Antique & Vintage Doll Estate Sale. Sherryl Shirran. 714‑343‑4865. sherrylks@aol.com

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2 ~ Linthicum Heights, MD. Shirley Temple: Private Collections of Iva Mae Jones & Janet Mitchell Auction. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655 www.theriaults.com. Calendar continued on page 64

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JUNE 2018 continued from page 62 2 ~ Missoula, MT. Doll, Toy, Teddy Bear & Miniature Show. Ruby’s Inn & Convention Center. Kay Schrader. 406‑360‑7214. schrader1501@blackfoot.net 3 ~ Concord, CA. Doll Show. Crowne Plaza Hotel. 101 Doll & Study Club. Stephanie Blythe. 415‑455‑8415. s.blythe@ comcast.net 3 ~ Sturbridge, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699.

5 ~ Belleville, IL. Doll, Bear, Collectible, Miniature & Dollhouse Show. St. Clair County Fairgrounds. Kay Weber’s Shows. 618‑233‑0940.

6 ~ Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction. Antique Dolls & Playthings. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655 www.theriaults.com.

9 ~ Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC. Triangle Doll & Toy Show. Amran Shriners Temple. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www. SoutheasternDollShows.com 10 ~ Naperville, IL. Doll Show. Naperville Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland Presents. 815‑356‑6125. kmorela@ais.net 13‑15 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. withingtonauction.com. withington@ conknet.com

15 ~ Annapolis, MD. Ten2Go Auction. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655 theriaults.com.

16 ~ Milton, FL. Doll & Toy Show. Santa Rosa County Auditorium. Pensacola Doll Study Club. perpleprsn@aol.com. 850‑292‑6074.

21‑23 ~ Bennington, VT. R. John Wright Convention. The Everett Mansion. www. rjohnwright.com. 802‑447‑7072. R. John Wright Dolls Inc. rjwdolls@aol.com 23 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll Show. Western Washington Fairground. Dorothy Drake. Crossroads. www.crossroadsshows.com 24 ~ No. Hampton, NH. Doll, Teddy Bear & Gift Show. Lafayette Crossing Plaza. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699.

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13 ~ Layton, UT. Doll Convention. Davis Conference Center. ROSE International Doll Expo. Ann Dee. 801‑419‑2146. 15‑19 ~ Phoenix, AZ. Annual National Doll Festival. Rowbear Lowman. 831‑438‑5349. NatlDoll@aol.com

16 ~ Scottsdale, AZ. MARQUIS Antique Doll Action. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655. (F) 410‑224‑3655. www.theriaults.com.

17‑21 ~ Phoenix, AZ. UFDC 69th Annual Convention. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Spa & Resort. www.ufdc.org/convention. 816‑ 891‑7040. 21 ~ Phoenix, AZ. UFDC 69th Annual Convention Public Day. JW Marriott Spa & Resort. www.ufdc.org/convention. 816‑891‑7040.

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Michael Canadas, David Robinson and Grovian Volunteers will cohost this classic British tea, where attendees can expect the white glove treatment from the staff of Carmel Doll Shop. A variety of finger sandwiches and other tasty treats will be offered. Guests are encouraged to wear hats, gloves and other finery. The cost for this singular event is $165 per registrant. Attendance will be limited, so it is suggested that you sign up early. (A waiting list will be compiled after our seats have filled.) Activities will take place at the home of Carmel Doll Shop: 213 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 643-1902 www.carmeldollshop.com

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The Revolutionary Vision of Blampoix

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Two Claude Blampoix examples warm themselves by the fire. Both dolls were retailed at Paris boutiques, and bear paper labels to that effect – the larger at Maison Guillard and the smaller at Au Calife de Bagdad. Photo Courtesy of Carmel Doll Shop, home of the Grovian Doll Museum

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1) Simon Halbig 202 Glass Eye ‘Two-Face’ w. Working Crier - made in 1887, features a Rare Black Face and Original Black Wig, 6-layers of Original Clothes, with closed mouths. Great find!! $1795

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7) Heirloom Maches - Excellent and clean! Left: 30” 1870’s w/label and orig. quaint homemade body & clothes. MINT paint and finish! $295 Right: 29” 1872 Greiner with Label, great color and hair, homemade body & clothes. $295 8) The Elusive 14” Signed Poupee Blampoix - early Stiff Neck and Cobalt Eyes, snowy bisque, original wig, professional rear plate mend only, orig.fashion body & undies. A rare luxury fashion only $1495

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9) 16” Heirloom Closed Mouth Kestner - Factory Wig & Pate, pretty bisque arms,PW eyes, Vintage Clothes and leather boots. $450 10) All Original 20” Kestner 161 mint doll, Factory Wig & Pate plus signed body, gorgeous bisque, period clothes and shoes! Pristine! $750 11) 24” All Original Vintage Waxover - great face, mint luscious ringlets, no craze, some marks, great color, orig. Factory Body with red lower legs & boots and elegant lady Clothes! $395 12) Choice Jumeau Poupee - mint with Fancy Factory Wig, cork pate, shapely signed Jumeau Body, 9 individual fingers,flawless quality bisque, and huge wrap around PWs. For you best couture.! $1495 13) 4” German All Bisque Pair adorable little couple with Orig. Clothes & Wigs,she with pink shoes, his blue. Way too cute! $145 14) French Trade 14” Shelf Size DEP - with fully jtd. French Body, dazzling PW eyes, pc’d ears, adorable second generation clothing. Pert! $595 15) Precious 13” Cabinet Kestner 152 - scarce model w. shoe button eyes, fully jtd. Chubby Child Toddler Body, in Orig.Period Clothes & Shoes. A prize $650 16) 14” Scarce Simon Halbig ‘600’ Toddler - a fully jtd.character with such youthful,dewey bisque, soft Mohair Wig, Orig. Period Clothes & Shoes. All excellent! $895 17) 16” SFBJ 301 Child - vibrant blue set eyes, delicate quality pure bisque, feathered brows, hip long auburn tresses, fully jtd. French Body and lovely clothes. $595 18) Scarce & Unplayed Lenci Lucia ‘Gardenieri’- a 14” child with Hat & Staff, fresh bright color, no fade or moth. A breath of Spring. $575 19) 8” Lenci Fetish ‘Pan’ - their impish little character complete in every way w. Pipe Organ,Curly hair w/ cute horns and 2-tags! Rare $750 20) 16” WPA - ‘The Three Pigs’ - 16” 17 tall Hand Puppet characters in excellent condition, vibrant coloring, little hooves and Original Clothing! $575 21) 18” Very Unusual Infant Character - exquisite quality, tiny sl.eyes & shapely nose, fabric toddler body w/ compo hands and fabulous clothes.$395 22 & 23) 17” Rare Bliss Firehouse w/ Horse and Pumper- every village needs one! Original bright paper, bell tower w/bell,no doors,plus extremely rare Horse Drawn Bliss Fire Wagon. $895 24) Mint 18” JDK 211 Baby w/ Skin Wig- perfect wig & wax on lids! Orig Kestner Body and the Original Period Clothes! A classic! $495

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26) Rare Small Silber & Fleming - Choice Cabinet Size Victorian English Doll House with original paint and papers, plus all the antique furnishings including chandelier, birdcage, andirons, and paintings. A precious & important English made house that is only 18” by 9”across and 7”deep. $1895 27) Magnificent 25” Poured Wax Teteur - If an 1870’s wax could be French this is it! Sublime expression, exquisite condition, gorgeous Waist Length Mohair Tresses, perfect fingers, toes and Original English Clothing. One of a kind! $2500 28) Luscious 20” Portrait Face Jumeau Fashion immaculate bisque, sultry ice blue Paper Weight Eyes, shaded lids & lid liner, Original Leather Body wearing Spring Season period clothes and leather shoes..plus cascading Hip Length Luxurious Mohair Tresses. $5500

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29) 20” Beautiful Black Steiner Bebe Exotique - UFDC Blue Ribbon Winner, mint Original Wig & perfect Signed Body. Lovely fired-in complexion with rich brown Paper Weight Eyes, early open mouth version w. pierced ears. All pristine plus additional ethnic ensemble with Original Jewelry! $3800 30) 17” Factory Original Princess Elizabeth Jumeau - complete with Jumeau Factory Hang Tag, Original Wig, Flirty Eyes, shaded lids & Closed Mouth plus Jumeau Factory Ensemble! $1795

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12.25” S & H 1329 Halbig All original mohair wig and clothing, brown sleep eyes, replaced upper left arm, piece glued by left eye $795.

19.5” S & H H X III Germany, Heinrick Handwerch, brown sl eyes, original HH wig, vintage clothing, left hand repaired $495. Now $445. 10” x 8.5” Steiff Fox Terrier 1950 – 60’s, wonderful mohair, original collar $115.

14” Kling blond Parian w/ exposed ears & molded shoulder plate w/ gold & blue tie $595. Now $475.

Rose O’Neil Kewpies from Germany 3.5” Traveler Kewpie w/ umbrella and travel bag $155. 3.5” Governor Kewpie on Chair, © on bottom $210. 3.5” Action Kewpie seated, missing bug $250. Now $215. 3.5” Huggers with sweet expressions $115.

17” Roche Florence & Freddie 1988, wood bodies, blue glass eyes, HH wigs $995. Now $850. Pair 8” Tilly by Lynne & Michael Roche 1992, painted features $99.95

17” S & H Parian w/ molded shoulder plate w/ jewel, pierced ears, hair back in braid w/ black bow, antique body & clothing, 1 leg as is $475.

23” O/M Tete Jumeau Depose on 5 piece body, brown mohair wig, blue sleep eyes, hairline on forehead & back of head $995.

9 ¾” Early Dorothy Heizer 1930’s possibly Betty Davis, very well detailed, beautifully dressed $695.

26” OOAK Lady In Black by Avigail Anna Brahms 1989, dressed w/ vintage materials, mohair wig, blue glass eyes, fabulous $1895. 9.25” Milliners Model 1840 – 60’s all original w/ wooden arms & legs on leather body, head as is & loose on body $295.

Toni Dolls by Ideal 15.5” P-91 w/ Auburn hair in green & yellow jacket dress $145. 21” P-93 all original in red & yellow jacket dress $240. 14.5” P-90 All original w/ High Collar $120. 15” P-90 All original w/ wrist tag $165. 16.5” Toni Walker all original w/ wrist tag $145.

Heloise Dolls in poured resin from France, hand painted features 20” Josephine #7 2002, brown mohair wig, blue green eyes, w/ cert $995. Now $795. 19” Seated Paloma #28/60, blond mohair wig, green eyes $950. Now $750. 22” Anne Sophie w/ blue eyes, blond mohair wig, dressed in burgundy $795. Now $550.

15” Volland 1915 Raggedy Ann w/ wooden heart, replacement apron $995. Now $695. 18” 1938 Beloved Belindy all original by Georgene Novelties $725.

15” O/M Mouth Kestner Boy, blue sleep eyes, beautiful coloring & molding, repainted body, marked JDK at neck, small repaired eye flack left corner $395. Now $325. 14” K Star R Glass eyed Kaiser Baby marked 36, hairline left side of face, orig mohair wig $450. Now $295 3.5” Steiff mohair Teddy Bear 1950’s $99.50

17” & 10.25” R.J. Wright Set of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, Princess & 7 Dwarfs are matched #319 set & Rags Snow White is #226/1000 w/ bucket & brush, fabulous find in mint condition, fully tagged, no boxes $3295. Set of 9

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Meissner’s ANTIQUE DOLL AUCTION Saturday, June 30th, 2018 Preview: 9am - Start: 12pm • 438 NY Route 20, New Lebanon, NY, 12125 (518) 766-5002 Email: info@meissnersauction.com Hundreds of Photos at www.meissnersauction.com

This is the 2nd of 3 Doll Auctions from the Late Ann Johnston consisting of approx. 475 lots of Antique Dolls, Antique Doll Clothing & Doll Shoes etc. Ann was a very knowledgeable collector and loved the hunt for an interesting doll as much as collecting. This auction will also be featured on LiveAuctioneers.com. We will also have an extra 100 lots not featured on line for our in house bidders. Parisienne Dolls to Inc: 17” Depose O/M Tete Jumeau in Off White Chiffon Dress; 14” Francois Gautier Swivel Neck on Gusseted Kid Body wearing 2 Pc Off White Polka Dots on Blue Cotton Bustled Style Dress ; 9 ¼” O/M Jumeau wearing Baby Blue Silk & Lace Dress; 16” French Fashion Stationary Neck on Gusseted Kid Body w/Bisque Lower Arms Wearing an Off White Cotton Lawn & Lace Gown; 9 ¾” Unmarked French Fashion Swivel Neck w/Glass Eyes on Gusseted Kid Fashion Body Wearing Floral Cotton Print Dress in Autumn Tones: 9 ¾” French Fashion w/Painted Eyes in Blue Print & Stripe on Cream Cotton Dress (on German Body); 11 ½” Swivel Head French Fashion w/ Glass Eyes in Red, Blue, & Cream Print on Tan & Cream Stripe Cotton Dress; etc. Selection of Millener’s Models to Inc: 10 ½” Milliner’s Model w/ Side Curls & Bun; 11” Milliner’s Model w/Braided Bun; 7” Milliner’s Model w/Side Curls & Braided Bun; 12 ½” Milliner’s Model in Orig Yellow Dress w/Short Brush Stroke Curls; 13 ½” Brown Eyed Milliner’s Model w/Braided Bun; 9 ¼” Apollo Knot Milliner’s Model; 10 ½” Apollo Knot Milliner’s Model; 9” Apollo Knot; 15 ¼” Milliner’s Model Boy; etc . Selection of Early & Wood Dolls to Inc: 6 ¼” Carved Wood Lady w/Carved Hat; 6” Grodnertal Tuck Comb; 6 ½” Pr. of Door of Hope Kindergarten Children (all orig. clothing, girl has kitten slippers); 6 ¼” Door of Hope Boy in Orig Outfit; 11 ¾” Door of Hope Man; 11” Door of Hope Woman; 7 ¼’ Bebe Toute en Bois; 8 ¾” Bebe Toute en Bois; etc. Selection of Papier-Mache, Wax & Wax-Over to Inc: 10” French Type w/Ptd Eyes; 11 ½” Paper Mache w/Exposed Ears, Long Curls & Braided Bun; 14 ¼” Glass Eyed Paper Mache in Folk Lore Costume; 12 ¾” O/M French Type Paper Mache w/Glass Eyes on Kid Body; 13” Paper Mache w/Wooden Arms on Kid Body in Regional Costume; etc.

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Selection of German Dolls to Inc: 7 ¼” K*R 114 Gretchen; 9 ½” Mold 5659 Gebruder Heubach; 11 ½” Belton O/C Mouth; 6 ½” A. M. 323 Googly; 8 ¼” Hertwig Boy Half Bisque; 9 ¼” Hertwig Girl w/ Braid Half-Bisque; 8 ¾” K * R 114 Dressed as Boy; 17” Bahr & Proschild C/M Shoulder Plate on Gusseted Body w/Wood Jtd. Arms; 8 ½ Kestner 143; 9 ½” Kestner 143; 8” S & H 939; 11” S & H 949; 11” Belton 137; 13 ¾” K & H Mold 546; 10 ½” Belton; 12” Kestner 143; 10 ½” Belton; 9” S & H 939 O/M; 9 ½” G. K. Belton 39 20; 8” Belton Marked O; 8 ¾” Belton; 8” Unmarked Early Untinted Belton w/ Caracul Wig; 7” Kestner 155 on Jointed Body; 6 ½’ AM 253 Goggly, etc. Selection of China Heads & Parians to Inc: 12” Parian Café Au Lait Hair Boy; 8 ¼ “ Black Haired Parian w/Fancy Hairdo & Ptd Earrings; 10” Parian w/Lady Face & Unusual Long Molded Green Hat/Scarf; 15” Café Au Lait Parian w/Blue Bows & Snood; 13” Black Haired China w/Bun; 11” China w/Brown eyes & Exposed Ears; 14” Black Haired China w/Brown Eyes & Exposed Ears; 9” Biedermeier China w/Blonde Wig; 7 ½” Black Haired China w/Braided Bun; 8 ¾” Black Haired China w/Elaborate Hair Style; 15” Black Haired China Boy; 15” Black Haired Pink Tint China; 16” Black Haired China w/ Elaborate Hair; etc Selection of All Bisques to Inc: 10 ½” Stiff Neck Jtd All Bisque Mold 150; Selection of Kestners; 5 ½” All Bisque Ptd Eye Googly; 7” S&H 886; 7 ½” C/M Kestner w/Gray Boots; 6 ¾” S&H w/Long Black Stockings; Six 1 ¾” Stiff Necked All Bisques w/Jtd Arms & Legs in Crochet Dresses on Card; etc Miscellaneous to Inc: Doll Houses, Doll House Furniture; Large Selection of Lovely Antique Doll Clothing; Large Selection of Mostly Antique Boots & Shoes for French Fashion, French Dolls, Bisque Head, German Dolls, China, Parian & Paper Mache; Antique Underclothing; Sewing Materials & Doll Patterns; Antique & Vintage Doll Parts; Antique & Reproduction Mohair & Human Hair Wigs; Large Selection of Vintage Madame Alexander Dolls in Original Boxes, etc Everything sold as is - absolutely no returns Cash**Check**Master Card/VISA**14% Buyers Premium— 2% discount for Cash/Check Subject to Errors & Omissions Accepting Quality Consignments for Future Auctions Absentee & Qualified Phone Bids Accepted Meissner’s Auction Service, PO Box 115, New Lebanon, NY 12125

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Will you join us with your JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa 5350 East Marriott Drive, Phoenix, Arizona 85054

Public Day Saturday, July 21, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Participating Dealers Jackie Allington Betsey Baker Stephanie Blythe Pat Boldt Dolls Georgette Bravot Carmel Doll Shop Signature Dolls Rebecca Cherry Elizabeth Cooper Studio K’s Kluttered Kupboard The Toy Depot Collectible Doll Company Annette Herrmann Originals Diane’s Doll Shoppe Dolls4all/ Dorothy Drake Janci Wooden Dolls Kathy’s and Terry’s Dolls

Le Cheval de Bois Lee Feickert Beautiful BeBes Antique Dolls Susan Fosnot Dolls Facets by Marcia Sondra M. Gast - Dolls Vintage Valuables Joan & Lynette Dolls Ashley’s Dolls Ray. Hoban Turn of the Century Antiques - Rare Dolls Howard & Colleen Holden Dolls, Etc. Maggie Made Dolls Boneka Creations Karen Irish Kay Jensen Antique Dolls Sue Kallen Rosemary Kanizer

Kish & Company Mary Jo’s Enchanted Doll Closet Honey and Shars Sandy’s Dream Dolls Sondra Krueger Antiques Sanmaro-Atelier All Dolled Up Alice Leverett Originals Ms Mollie O Martin And Murray Fritzi’s Antique Dolls Linda Mason Originals Cat & Co Marion Maus Philip May Antiques Nancy McCray Rediscoveries Vintage Sheila June Needle Fantasy Fashions by Nancy & Cathy

Samy Odin La Maison Verte Timeless Heart Jennifer Osner Antique Japanese Dolls Joyce Patterson Sophie Pearson/Dolls Etc… Lisa Pepin & DSB Doll Wigs Gwen Pogue Judy Porter Dolls AnnPruett-Phillips Karen Rockwell’s Dolls Chatham Village Bears Geppetto’s Workshop Theriault’s Richard Saxman Antiques Memories of Things Past Pamela Seifert Antique Dolls

Inky Pinky Dolls Mary’s Antique Dolls The Wish Booklets Bayberrys Antique Dolls Mary Ann Spinelli Madonna Rare Antiques Beverly Stoehr Originals Porcelain Classics Scott’s Antiques Stevi T. Old B Doll Clothing Co United Federation of Doll Clubs TOIH - Rosie & Shelley Only at Zona’s Gail Wilson Designs R. John Wright Dolls RubyRedGalleria

This is the Premier event of the year featuring an international group of dealers and artists. Our salesroom exhibitors are considered the best of the best. They will delight you with stunning displays filled with the finest in antique, vintage and modern dolls, teddy bears and accessories, fabrics, books and much, much more.

Salesroom - Grand Ballroom Admission $20 - Ages 8 to 17 $5.00

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hen I first found Imogen, she was just one of a thousand beautiful dolls in our regional event sales room. Yet somehow, she was the only one. Though she took my breath away, I couldn’t let myself entertain the idea of taking her home. Before that evening, I had never purchased a quality antique doll, so I walked around the showroom in a daze, trying hard to find something more reasonable to buy. As we walked, however, my friend and I discussed the dresses I could sew for this little doll and the furniture she needed. I wondered which shades of silk would light up her huge blue eyes. Of course, she would want a trunk‌ We never paid attention to anything else we saw. I placed a cautious hold on her overnight, but her name came to me as I tried to sleep, and I was utterly smitten. She was meant to be my girl.

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When I discussed the purchase the next day with Michael and David of the Carmel Doll Shop, I was intrigued to learn that my tiny fashion child was a Blampoix, of whom I knew nothing. David kindly sent entries from a reference guide, but other information proved hard to find, and Imogen herself offered few clues. She was obviously early, given her nearly white unglazed bisque head, which was also unmarked. Undressing her revealed a v-waisted, gusseted leather body, mostly white through the torso but darkened and repaired at the knees and lower legs. Most interesting were her arms. With bisque lower arms and kid over wood upper arms, I found a fascinating ball and socket system at the shoulder that allowed them to swivel naturally. But I was left still wondering what was significant about the name “Blampoix.” Was the company important in its day, only to be eclipsed by the great names of Bru and Jumeau? What set these dolls apart from others? To help me find answers, my friend shared copies of the Theimers’ comprehensive The Panorama of Parisienne Dolls and Polichinelle Volume 4. A fascinating picture emerged as I read these longer articles: a tale of the earliest days of French doll innovation and the dawn of a luxury industry, of family, fortune, love, and loss. Like many financial success stories, its roots lay in favorable changes to the law. Before the French Revolution, inventors had to seek royal permission to make anything new, which left the common man at a disadvantage. But through the 1790 patent law, anyone could safeguard their ideas with a simple legal process. The concept was so novel that by the time Mlle Huret registered her famous articulated doll body in 1850, only two other patents for dolls had been registered. The most important was for a porcelain which created superior doll heads, leading to increasing French freedom from German doll manufacturers. Then after Huret’s success, a flurry of patents was soon registered, each seeking to improve or refine some aspect of dollmaking. Dolls became an important part of the Second Empire’s luxury economy, and a fortune could be made with one original idea. Claude Joseph Blampoix, who had been in the doll business since 1840 but had previously purchased the heads he used, was the first to suggest an improvement we now consider standard: the insertion of glass or enamel eyes into porcelain heads. According to his 1855 patent application, it had “not yet been done up to this day…eyes have always been painted.” The application also shows a mechanism for sleeping eyes, which appears as a pull cord on the abdomen of leather-bodied dolls. Dolls attributed to Blampoix have a distinct look because of his innovation. The eye cuts are somewhat small, set with deep blue enamel or blown glass eyes threaded with a lighter blue. The addition of glass eyes had far-reaching impact. To insert eyes, the molded head was first fired to a soft-bisque stage. At this point, the clay was firm, but the eye sockets could be carefully cut with a knife. The heads were then fired again, cleaned and painted, and a third firing set the colors onto the bisque. This firing process led, in turn, to another development we now take for granted in porcelain dolls: flesh tones and subtle make-up. First to go were the shiny glazes which had been applied in the past, because the glaze altered the paint shades in an unrealistic way. Interestingly, the Theimers note that the earliest bisque dolls are quite pale because of the way decorative objects were

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Imogen has deep blue inset glass eyes, threaded with a lighter blue. Her eye cuts, rimmed in black, are slightly larger than those seen on other Blampoix dolls.

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painted at the time. Unglazed bisque was typically left matte white, and “porcelain designers thought they went against their art if they took care of doll faces by decorating them.” Over time, however, the demand for realism popularized the addition of layered colors through multiple firings. Bisque heads with allover facial color and gently colored makeup eventually replaced porcelain heads. Blampoix dolls tend to have fairly pale bisque or glazed heads with rosy cheeks; thin, arched brows, and small pursed lips. Frequently, the eye cuts are rimmed with black. Blampoix’s patent quickly made him a wealthy man, and he became the premier manufacturer and supplier of doll heads with glass eyes to other firms and shops for 15 years. Though he never married, he used his fortune to buy land, build a new home, and establish a factory which specialized in setting eyes. He sold the firm to the Duval-Denis couple in 1860, but they sold the business back to him in 1862. It was sold again in 1868 to Louis Dalloz, who maintained the doll business in Blampoix’ name until 1889. In 1865, advertisements announce that the firm produced “articulated dolls, porcelain heads…matte or glazed heads, porcelain bebes” though the term “bebe” probably meant something different than later child-type dolls. The variety of extant Blampoix dolls hints at his broad inventory. Some have glazed heads, some matte bisque; most have his signature glass eyes, but a few are painted. They appear on both leather and articulated wood bodies. After selling to Dalloz, the energetic businessman must have become bored with retirement, because by 1875 he was back in business with one of his brothers, selling groceries, herbs, and coffee until 1882. While the Duval-Denis period dolls were potentially marked “DD,” the Theimers say that the doll heads “were all signed with the initials BS (Blampoix Senior) …and

sometimes the word DEPOSE is found between the two initials.” My own Imogen, however, has no markings. There is a tiny spot of green on the leather covering her shoulder plate, but it’s impossible to know if this was a stamp at one time. It leads me to wonder whether some dolls, especially those sold to other makers, were unmarked. Or perhaps she was made and sold by his youngest brother…and that’s where it turns from a simple business story to a personal one. Eight years younger than Claude Joseph, Francois was the youngest member of the Blampoix family. He greatly admired his older brother. Upon turning 21, he left their village for Paris to work alongside Claude, becoming known as “Blampoix Jeune.” At age 30, he set up his own shop and married Felicienne Bailly. Though they had no children, they remained married until her death in 1864. Within a few years, he fell in love with Marie Elisabeth Pinard, fully 23 years his junior, and already the mother of two illegitimate daughters. In somewhat Bohemian style, the couple had two more little girls in rapid succession with no evident plans to marry, but the horrible winter following the Franco Prussian War in 1870 ruined Francois’ health. His business was already in trouble at this point, and he never seemed to have had the business acumen of his brother. He sold “dolls with pink skin, all kinds” and purchased his supplies from his brother, Francois Gaultier and Eugene Barrois. Could this shop, supplied by so many manufacturers, be my Imogen’s first home?

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Russet gold curls and a deep green bodice set off this lady doll’s signature deep blue eyes and bisque complexion. Blampoix dolls were sold in the best boutiques and were dressed in luxury materials, such as this doll in a green and gold tabbed silk and handmade lace gown.

Lady dolls are found frequently, perhaps because they were played with less than child dolls. This deluxe lady features a swivel neck and beautifully styled auburn wig. Higher-priced dolls were also placed on fully articulated wooden bodies.

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Earlier model, with pale glazed porcelain and characteristically smallcut eyes with dark liner. Lovely silk enfantinestyle dress cut above the knee to indicate that the doll is a little girl.

One of four enfantine-style marked dresses and a fabulous hat found with Mlle. Celeste.

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Pale bisque child-type doll with unglazed bisque for a more “natural” look.

The firm sold a wide variety of dolls, including “matte heads with painted eyes…varnished heads for ladies, boys, canvas dolls, wax heads—some with roll-back eyes, nankeen dolls…” and several types of bebes. However, Francois managed his resources poorly, led a meager life, and owed many creditors. His extended family must have assisted him, as he owed 9000 francs to a Miss Josephine Blampoix. Aware of his fragile health and uncertain future, he married Elisabeth in 1874 to legitimize the four children. But marriage wasn’t enough to rescue the nearly destitute family when he died at home just two years later, followed within a few months by ten-year-old Elisa Louise. The young widow struggled along in her grief, attempting to run the failing business and care for her remaining daughters. At the time of their father’s death, Amelie was 7, Blanche Adele was 6, and Elisa was 5. Just 33 years old herself, Elisabeth made a valiant effort at holding off her creditors, even winning a bronze medal at the 1878 Exposition Universelle in Paris for the company’s doll display. However, by September of 1880 she was so overwhelmed by her sorrows and debts that she, too, became ill and closed the company. When bankruptcy was finally declared in November, she was languishing in a rest home. The legal bankruptcy document details her poor management as only the 19th century could tell it, with great disdain for those who allowed themselves to fall into poverty, saying she lived “with the heavy company liabilities as with a spouse.” The widow Blampoix inherited a business already deeply in debt, then ran it into the ground by living on credit, rather than liquidating assets as advised. She lowered prices so far that she often sold at a loss simply to keep cash flowing, but she eventually reached a point where she couldn’t hold off the creditors or pay her lease. The business owed far more than it was worth. The bankruptcy document unflinchingly states, “It seems that if she had given any thought to the situation…she would never have had any hope of improving [it]…She should have understood that it could only get worse.” The contents of

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Glazed pink porcelain with an interesting “widow’s peak” shape to the leather base of her original skin wig, now gone.141/2” Mlle. Celeste and her marvelous wardrobe originally retailed at Au Calife du Bagdad, a premier Parisian doll shop. Her trunk overflows with exquisite dresses and accessories found there.

A true example of wide-eyed innocence, perfectly framed by a lace-frilled black bonnet. A strikingly chic black and ivory ensemble for a sweet child.

the shop and its equipment, a vast inventory running 17 pages long, were sold at auction but didn’t bring enough to pay off all her debts. Elisabeth passed away in late January of 1881. She was in such desperate financial straits that even her personal belongings were sold at auction. Though this bleak story read like a Dickens novel, it took a fairy tale turn for the better at the end. Claude Joseph swept in and rescued Francois’ three little girls, agreeing to bring them up with the help of a tutor named

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Easily one of the most imposing and gorgeous dolls in this group, with her deluxe swivel neck, pierced ears, and Eugenie blue accessories to match her eyes. This rare 15-1/2� fashion on a fine wooden body with a swivel waist was originally sold by the shop Aux Enfants de France and bears a label for Maison Alice— Couturier. Her rich silk fringed brocade gown was certainly made by a seamstress of the highest caliber.

Another fashion lady with swivel neck, set onto a leather body. Certainly a couture gown, this tailored deep red winter ensemble is completely hand embroidered.

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A cheerful child on a simple leather body, in a sheer windowpane check enfantine-style dress.

This little girl loves her fashionable plaid princess-seamed dress, trimmed with oversized pocket tabs and embroidered black trim.

by the court. At the time of his youngest brother’s death, he was still listed as an herbalist, but he only continued this business for another year. He was also 62 years old. Perhaps, having contributed to so much to the advancement of French dollmaking, he chose at last to retire and raise a family of living dolls. Intrigued by all I had learned but unable to take a quick trip to Paris, I used Google Maps to locate the addresses of the Blampoix family shops and homes. Though some have drastically changed, I lingered at Francois’ shop on Rue Au Maire, virtually touring the 19th century neighborhood and gazing up at the stone corner building that was once his home. It still has shops below and apartments above, but simply walking past it could never reveal the drama that took place there so long ago. Like those old buildings, our antique dolls have been silent witnesses to generations of beauty and pain. Taking time to learn about them helps us bring their stories forward, giving them new life and a voice. At last I turned off the computer and picked up Imogen, looking deep into those eyes that changed an industry and seeing more than I had before—holding her was like making a direct connection with history, increasing her value to me far beyond her cost. Sources: Theimer, Danielle and Francois. The Encyclopedia of French Dolls A-K, 2003 Theimer, Francois. Encyclopedia Polichinelle vol 4, 1995 Theimer, Danielle and Francois. The Panorama of Parisienne Dolls vol 2, 2009 A young lady dressed for an adventure on the ice with her fur muff, full cape, and skates with real blades. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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The Cat’s Meow by Zsazsu as told to Paula Olsson

This is that noisy German wind-up “Kitties Tea Party” that I mention in the article.

Sheet Music. What better way to persuade children to practice piano than to entice them with comical cats?

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n my twenty years of a very happy cat life, my Kingdom has consisted of a big old house full of antique toys and lots of soft comfortable cushions on which to loll. As I make my rounds roaming the house every morning in search of the perfect sunbeam, I am proud to say that many of these old toys are in my image, or should I say the image of my species, the king of all animals, the CAT. Miss Paula is the lady who takes care of it all and lives with me here in my Kingdom. I think she must be partial to us because she keeps bringing home more relics to add to the collection and more often than not it has to do with cats or kittens. As long as they are not the living breathing kind, I’m fine with it. I am certainly glad I was born in these modern times because you know that before the Victorian era cats had it really bad in ways that are too horrible to mention. Unless you go way back to ancient Egyptian times where cats were held in the highest esteem, we cats had a really bad rap. It is exciting to think that in Egypt some of my ancestors were worshipped as Goddesses, my favorite is

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French Autonmatons by Roulet and Decamps circa late 1800s. These cats are not too thrilled with their motherly duties. When wound, they rock both babies with just a little too much enthusiasm.

Rare and important ‘allegorical’ automaton is attributed to Roullet et Decamps. The courtier is dressed as Puss ‘n Boots in fine silks, plumed hat and ‘leather’ dress boots. He rotates in hot pursuit of a charming mouse he has captured by the tail! But who is chasing who?! A comical and functional parlour toy, complete with original dome. $9,500. courtesy of ‘Matrix by Mail’ Antique DOLL Collector

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“Pussies at Play” by renowned cat artist Louis Wain. Mr. Wain (18601939), was known for his anthropomorphized large-eyed cat and kitten drawings. The jury is still out on whether or not he was schizophrenic. “Queer People with Paws and Claws” by Palmer Cox, the popular 19th century illustrator that created those mischievous Brownie characters.

the Great Sphinx of Giza limestone statue of a reclining mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. I have read that the Egyptian traders brought us to Europe and we were introduced to the Greeks and then the Romans, who used us to control pests. As their empire grew so did our cat population. We became common and valuable assets to all the farmers who had problems with rats and disease. We were later introduced to Britain around 100 AD and were protected by Law by the King of Wales, as sacred and valuable animals. As it should be, killing a cat could be punishable by death. I think anyone who does that now should definitely get the chair! Then came those maniacs in the Middle Ages and you will not like to hear of the crazy attitudes society had towards us during that time. They deemed us animals of sin and we were thought to be associated with Witchcraft and the devil. We were considered the reason for The Plague that started in 1348 when the rulers ordered the killing of all cats who were the initial suspect of the disease. Ironically because of our mass killing the rats increased and populated Europe in abundance. Of course this spread and worsened the pandemic. The population of Europe was killed off by fifty percent and I believe that the mass cull of us cats cost those millions of lives. 30

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About the time of the end of this dreadful time, we were used aboard Ships on voyages of discovery to control rodent population and disease. It has been recorded that a ship crashed off the Isle of Man in the United Kingdom and the cats on board the ship swam to the shore. This created one of the first known pedigree breeds, the Manx. When Christopher Columbus discovered America cats from the Ship were left in the country and flourished. The breed today is known as the American Shorthair and is thought to have originated from the British Shorthair which was believed to be used on those ships. Even Webster’s Dictionary, a supposedly neutral authority in the 1828 edition, defined us as “a deceitful animal” and “extremely spiteful.” What did they expect after to making us fend for ourselves for so many centuries? Well enough of that, let’s fast forward a few years to a more gentle time to Victorian England where we started to come into our own. Queen Victoria had been on the throne several years and she became a real champion of our cause. She and Albert were lovers of animals and we were included in their menagerie. The Queen especially doted on her last cat, a fluffy white Persian like me named White Heather. She made arrangements for this cat to remain living a life of luxury in Buckingham palace after her death. Queen Victoria insisted

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These circa1940s felt and 1950s mohair black German Steiff cats make charming companions for these turn of the century papier mache German Halloween candy containers.

Papier Mache German lithographed Easter egg candy containers. Who would want one with mere rabbits, chickens or ducks when you could find your Easter chocolate in one of these eggs covered with felines?

this beloved cats’ image be included on the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Kindness medal. She was very concerned that cats in general were very mistreated and misunderstood. In 1845 Germany, an invitation was issued by Duke Ernst of Saxony-Cobourg-Gotha to celebrate the festival in Cobourg. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were among the honored guests. According to published archives in Cielik’s Puppenmagazin* “The Dukes guest are standing on the balcony of the castle as the children surround the fairground. Dignified old gentlemen lead the procession, but the children sing and call out at the top of their voices ‘Long Live Herr Cathead and his wife.’ Many children have cat’s mask’s on their faces, others carry cat dolls. Queen Victoria was delighted and noted in her diary that at the time the procession was the most beautiful she had ever seen.” The earliest know Gregorius festival was the 16th Century when a school function was held in a monastery to honor Pope Gregarious. It is unknown where we came in but whatever the reason it is always nice to get good press. Some of the early snobbery about us was counteracted when an Englishman named Harrison Weir with his unabashed adoration for us, shook up the cat world by organizing the first cat show at London’s Crystal Palace in 1871. His view of us as “an object of increasing interest, admiration, and cultured beauty” led him to develop a whole new form of competitive entertainment. To give the whole thing an air of legitimacy and attract an upperclass crowd, Weir drafted a set of points and standards by which we were divided by breed and size and were judged. Weir, a very prolific artist, was known for his illustrations

Circa 1910, this felt Steiff Tabby features shoe button eyes, wooden wheels and a pull string. A Rafael Tuck “Kitty’s Ride” three dimensional lithograph paper rocking horse is in foreground.

Fulmer Zaida, an English champion show cat born in 1895 who ended up earning over 150 prizes. I’m sure if I had my DNA tested you would find that I am closely related to this prize winning cat. Antique DOLL Collector

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German Squeeker Toy, circa 1910, with rabbit fur covering over papier mache. If you pull the string on her chest, her mouth opens and she meows demurely. My friend Carol brought her over for a play date.

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Early 1900s German Candy containers. Oddly, the white cat seems to be coming out of an egg.

of domestic animals. The subject of many of them was cats and they appeared many periodicals, children’s books, natural history books, and books on domestic animals. Before Weir united us with aristocrats, we were, I hate to admit, considered merely street animals. Although we could provide a useful service by exterminating rodents, we were not generally valued for some of our best traits; cuteness, cuddliness, and companionship. A popular English magazine noted that we were merely a “necessary household appendage. To snuggle with a cat would be to snuggle with your pest exterminator.” Really? Another myth I wish to dispel is the crazy notion that we are relegated to the companionship of spinsters. It just burns me up when I see our image on those “Old Maid” games. That stereotypical myth was proven wrong years ago when an 1890 article in Godey’s Lady’s Book informed their readers, “A learned Egyptologist has just proclaimed the fact that ten well beloved sacred cats were buried with an Egyptian princess, who had enjoyed the companionship of five husbands in succession. Consequently, it follows that a woman need not be an old maid to the appreciate the beauty and love the virtues of her feline companions.” Harrison Weir was a lover of many creatures but considered us “possibly the most perfect, and certainly the most domestic” of animals. Although he was not always a cat enthusiast—in his 1889 book Our Cats and All About Them he confesses to having had “a bias” against us and says he took “some time coming to this belief.” But once convinced of our merits, Weir, bless his little heart, became a feline evangelist. “Long ages of neglect, ill-treatment, and absolute cruelty, with little or no gentleness, kindness, or training, have made the Cat self-reliant,” he wrote, even taking care to capitalize the word “cat.” My sentiments exactly. That first cat show at Crystal Palace certainly had an impact on the perception of us and we gradually became more welcome inside of homes. Those first shows were geared toward the upper class but cat shows came about all around the nation, and appreciation clubs began to form just for us. In 1887, Weir founded the National Cat Club and, as president, helmed its first

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Circa early 1900s, porcelain German tea set with transfer images. Who wouldn’t enjoy their favorite tasty treats presented on this elegant service?

official show, again at Crystal Palace. Over three hundred and twenty cats were entered into competition and I’m pretty sure some of my distant relatives may have won prizes, most likely “Best in Show.” More recently my great-grandfathers, Almond Joy’s Pehr Viktor and Pahlavan Legacy of Almond Joy, as well as my great-grandmother Gray Ivy Julie of Pahlavan were celebrated champions. In 1900 Lady’s Realm magazine wrote Weir had “done wonders for the amelioration of pussy.” In just thirty years, we had gone from being chased in the streets to being welcomed onto the hearth. Whether we won a prize at some snooty show was beside the point—as Lady’s Realm said, “how great has been the change in the conditions of life of the harmless, necessary cat!” In Victorian times parents wanted to instruct as well as entertain their children. What better way to do this than to employ cats as a model of decorum? No wonder there are so many images of us in children’s books and periodicals. Just look at all those wonderful illustrations of us dressed in fancy clothing and accomplishing amazing feats. An article in an 1870 Godey’s Lady’s Book read, “The purest and sweetest satisfaction grow out of sentiments pity, tenderness and love, and such tend to form the noblest and most truly great characters….The child’s play with its protege kitten may be thus the seed of ripe fruits of tenderness and sympathy.” In an 1890 advertisement in Ladies Home Journal you

Large French papier mache ball-toss game. Not many of these survived due to the wear and tear of this popular toy.

Three Steiff kitties, “Tapsy” and two sizes of “Tabby’s” poised and ready for play . Although with those bells around their necks, they won’t get away with much. I simply refuse to wear one! Charming fairy lantern night light. What child wouldn’t want to lie in bed and watch the soft light flicker on the nursery wall? Sheer Heaven!

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Circa 1920s German cat doll by Limbach Porzellanfabrik (1772-1937) living happily in her rustic French cottage with delicate pine needle furniture.

German Limbach Porzellanfabrik comical cat with animal head and child’s body. Boy, I would really hate having to share my bathroom with a couple of rowdy bears.

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could get a free twenty-three piece German child’s tea set for a five year subscription. We have a nice set with colorful smiling cats that we get out for special occasions. As long as I would be the honored guest I am here to tell you I would be glad to dress up and would make every effort to attend any little children’s tea party. My calendar is free. Not all humanity held us in illfavor. Going back through history there were many cool people who appreciated our talents. “Julius Caesar, Sir Isaac Newton, Shakespeare, Marie Antoinette, The Bronte Sisters, Florence Nightingale, Benjamin Franklin, Rousseau, Picasso, Edgar Allen Poe, T.S. Eliot, Ernest Hemingway, and countless others have expressed admiration. The ultimate cat-dude Mark Twain had a soft spot for us and one of my favorite quotes of his reads as follows, “When a man loves cats, I am his friend and comrade, without further introduction.” The toys here in my Kingdom date primarily from the mid to late Victorian period. With the advent of the Industrial Revolution the character of toys change. Instead of having to make their own, people could buy manufactured toys at reasonable prices because of this growing trend that accelerated factory production and distribution. At this time two thirds of the toys in American shops came from Germany. Known as The Toy Workshop of the World, Germany dominated the toy market for most of the 19th-century. American toy sellers ordered their merchandise through illustrated catalogs or sent agents to Germany who personally selected the choicest stock to fill their store shelves. The German factory Limbach Porzellanfabri 1772-1937 made dolls with human faces but also many with animal faces with human bodies. Many versions of

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1905 fan framed with original box. This miniature fan could have been used by a very privileged child or an adult. It was created by the most celebrated animalier fan painter, Adolphe Thomasse (1850-1930), whose distinctive anthropomorphic cats and dogs in miniature and full sizes continue to enchant fan enthusiasts to this day. His extraordinary creations were produced for the premier French fan manufacturer Duvelleroy Paris.

Because in Victorian times young girls were taught to sew at an early age, many sewing implements were geared toward children. The lithograph images on the sides of the box and the wooden thread box with a felt cat on top are just two examples.

Steiffs “Gussie” and striped friends playing with antique child’s pencil box that is of course, adorned with cats.

All good English doll’s houses need at least two cats. When this furnished house arrived at my home I did not find the black cat in the inventory. I discovered him in the coal bin. When I asked the previous owner about it she had no idea this little stow-away was there.

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Small early 19th century dual kitty ball toss game, with small dexterity puzzle beside.

German festival masks, circa late 1800s made for Coburg’s Gregorius children’s procession.

Steiff “Siamy” Siamese cat with another Steiff Tabby friend, circa 1940s, with “Made in US Zone Germany” tag. Boy, I would like to see them try to put a button in my ear!

In the 19th century, many wonderful French automata anthropomorphic comical cats were included. Franz were made and perfected. Known as the Golden Age of Frankl made a flirty eyed “Pussy cat” in the 1920s, Johann Automata, it was a time when mass production techniques Heinrich Kletzin & Co. a walking, talking and laughing made them more plentiful. Roulette and DeCamps seems “Mew Puss” in 1925. Louis Fischer applied for patent in to be the French manufacturer that produced the most 1912 for a doll with removable mask and paws. The doll automatons in our image. Most had porcelain or paper could be changed into different animals and dressed as a cache doll faces but some were also furry animals. I lady. Herwig & Co., produced amusing kitties in all-bisque have seen two of these wind-up cat contraptions in my and some with bisque heads and cloth bodies. Gottlieb Kingdom. They were already here before I arrived. They Zinner and Sons manufactured very detailed cat’s heads, look awfully life-like but Miss Paula says they’re not. using them in his mechanical and musical toys as well as I am very proud to say us cats were a very popular one known cat doll jumping rope atop a candy container. theme not only for dolls and books, but for children’s Rheinische Gummy and Celluloid Manufacturing games, holiday candy containers, nursery lights, doll Company offered another multi head doll with character china, puppets, stuffed animals- a virtual myriad of items faces including, in 1913 , a celluloid “Puss in Boots.” Under featuring our cuddly images were made for the amusement the trademark “Juno”, Karl Standfuss produced other of children. Now I ask you, what could be more comforting celluloid bathing cats including one called “Dandy-cat.” and appealing to children and to all human population in Comic strip characters were also popular after around 1910 general than our angelic sweet little faces? including Fritz and Felix. Musical toys from Sonnenberg called manivelles, the A special thank you to Carol Weaver for lending German word for crank, were also very her Steiff, Schoco and Squeeker cats. popular and many involve us cats doing Sources: clever activities. Although in my opinion Automata the Golden Age 1848-1914, Christian any cat worth its salt would never do Bailley, Sotheby’s Publications 1987 anything that required work. Since these 1903-04 Wanamaker Stores Holiday Catalogue musical crank toys were usually relegated German Doll Studies, Jurgen and Marianne to the parlor for Sunday use many have Cieslik, Gold Horse Publishing 1999 survived some one hundred years. We Parlor Cats, Cynthia Hart, John Grossman and have one with three little kittens having Josephine Banks, Workman Publishing 1991 tea. I will have to say I personally find it The Cat Made Me Buy It!, Alice L. Muncaster & very noisy- after a few cranks those kittens Ellen Yanow, Crown Publishers NY mewing can grate on my nerves. Me and my current boyfriend. 36

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By Sheryl Varon with Diana Boettger Photographs by Sheryl Varon and Diana Boettger

Tools of the trade: basket of roving mohair, hand-dyed by the artist.

A brief history and an introduction to the work of Diana Shorey Boettger of DSB Doll Wigs—a dedicated and talented artisan who is recapturing that art.

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here was a time in the history of antique doll collecting when many collectors were drawn to the haunting and beautiful faces of French and German Bisque-headed dolls, but did not appreciate the often torn, faded clothing, or disheveled, untamed locks these dolls came with. Sadly, some of these clothes and wigs were discarded in favor of newer clothing made from synthetic materials and human hair or synthetic wigs that were not only inappropriate, but could be overwhelming on these lovely creations. Happily, modern collectors are savvier, and have developed a greater appreciation for the value and beauty of a doll that is all original—embracing its flaws as well as its attributes. Unfortunately, like the fragile silks and other natural textiles that make up their elaborate costumes, many dolls’ wigs have lost their length and luster over time. Most collectors have encountered at least one or two precious dolls that are experiencing bad hair days, or in some cases, “no hair” days. In these instances, appropriate replacements are called for.

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The first step to restoring a doll’s authenticity is learning something about the wigs these treasured relics of the “golden age” of bisque-headed dolls originally came with. While there is a wealth of information available to us on patents, molds and patterns for heads, bodies and costumes, there is a deficit of information on early wig-making techniques. To create the fine wigs coming out of France and Germany in the mid-1860s to beyond the turn of the century, it required close collaboration between several industries and countries. The end product represented the coming together of the English Mohair market, which produced an average of 25,000 kilograms of doll hair per week; the cottage wig-making industries launched by hairdressers in Sonneberg, Germany, and the rich supply of human hair imported from the far East. Surprisingly, the manufacturing of doll wigs would become a worldwide industry—generating good wages and a decent lifestyle for many of its workers. In the beginning, human hair was the preferred fiber used by doll manufactures and their wig artisans. Using hair sourced from China and later India, they were able to create luxuriant, stylish wigs for the bisque-headed fashion ladies and child dolls coming out of both French and German workshops. These wigs were initially wefted (woven) into measured strands of a desired length by hand, and then stitched onto a molded cotton cap by a staff of trained wig makers. It was a painstaking process, but the end results were beautiful, richly-coiffed wigs to suit every type of doll. To remain competitive in the marketplace, wig producers French fashion wig: creating the center part on the wefting board. concentrated on offering products that other manufacturers could not. In contrast to the modern world, where standardized products tend to dominate the marketplace, the doll manufacturers and suppliers of the early 19th century made it their mission to produce as large a variety of colors and styles of wigs for as many kinds of dolls as possible. For lady dolls, wig artisans were able to create a variety of styles, including soft, swirling curls, braided and woven into elaborate coifs and patterned after fashionable ladies styles of the day. For child dolls, long, loose curls and bangs, center or side parts with ringlets or soft curls were most popular. With the rising cost of human hair, manufacturers began to favor mohair (the long, silky hair of the Antique illustration of a 19th-century German Doll wig workshop as featured in PuppenAlbum 2, Angora goat) over human hair Franzosische Porzellanpuppen; German Edition; 1981 by Lydia Richter; Verlag LaternaMagica for the wigs they produced. The GmbH & Co., Publishers. 40

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French fashion wig in the beginning stages: first row of wefting stitched on.

French fashion wig in the final stage: creating the style.

French fashion wig with three rows of wefting stitched on.

French fashion wig completed

mohair was not only finer, silkier, and more economical, but, in its natural state, it was more easily dyed the popular shades favored by doll-makers and their youthful clientele. While the German factories seemed to favor golden blonde, ash brown, auburn, brunette and chestnut color wigs, French manufacturers leaned toward ash, honey and light blonde, in addition to light to medium brown shades for their dolls. Human hair wigs, for the most part, came in darker colors, as those were easier to produce from the naturally dark human hair shipped over from India. While the early wigs made for quality French and German dolls were all wefted by hand, manufacturers later adopted machine-wefting techniques to their lines to increase

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French fashion wig with part placed and ready to be stitched down.

efficiency and step up production. A machine-wefted wig could be finished in less time than the hand-wefted creations, but machine wefting had its drawbacks. Machine-wefted lengths of mohair were less consistent and smooth, more inclined to shed and resulted in less refined wigs overall. In time, as machine-wefting techniques improved, it was harder to justify the time, care and effort put into the art of hand wefting for any but the finest dolls. And although machine-wefted wigs could not compare to their predecessors for softness and overall beauty, economical and time constraints eventually rendered hand wefting for doll wigs an impractical choice. Over time, the technique of hand wefting mohair doll wigs has become a lost art. Antique DOLL Collector

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Inside view of a French style wig showing “DSB” mark, which appears in all of Diana Shorey Boettger’s wigs.

Rear view of French-inspired wig illustrating time-worn styling.

Until recently, collectors of quality bisque-headed dolls of the hand-wefted era had to rely on French human hair wigs, or wigs gleaned from broken antique dolls for suitable replacements for their dolls. Recognizing the lack of resources for authentic mohair replacement wigs, modernday artisan Diana Shorey Boettger set out to rectify the situation on her own. Working in the cottage tradition, she has spent the past twenty years working at the craft of hand wefting doll wigs in the classic style. Today, she has honed her skills to a fine art and is producing some of the most beautiful wigs available to collectors worldwide. Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with Diana and to observe her process from start to finish. Watching the fascinating and magical transformation of the hand-dyed roving mohair fiber into a fanciful and elaborate French fashion wig made me curious to know more about how she became the wigmaker she is today

wig at all. It was extremely difficult to find a replacement antique wig, and putting a ready-made synthetic doll wig on a doll that was 100 years old was unacceptable. I grew up in a family that appreciated and valued history, antiques and artisan skills, and putting anything inappropriate or inauthentic on a genuine antique did not feel right. I decided that I would like to learn how to make an authentic hand-wefted wig.

Q. What inspired you to take up wig making? A. Early in my doll collecting all I could find and afford were “fixer upper “ dolls. Many of them needed clothes, repairs and yes, wigs. In fact quite a few of them had no

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Q, That sounds like a challenge; where did you even start to look for information on how to achieve that? A. I started seeking out doll reference books to learn what the wigs that came on the dolls even looked like. Within my growing circle of doll friends, I tried to find someone to teach me how to make authentic doll wigs. I didn’t have any luck. Then my mom handed me an old book from her personal library entitled “Toy Manufacture” from Cassell’s Workshop Series. Within those pages was a chapter on doll wig making giving general instructions on how to hand weft on a wefting board. Using the illustration pictured in the book, my dad created a wefting board for me. I am still using the same board today.

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Detailed view of French fashion wig with bangs, side braid and cascading curls.

16 ½-inch Barrois fashion on a kid body with bisque arms, marked 3, wearing a lovely French style wig with flowing, long curls (private collection - Photo courtesy of Valerie Fogel).

Q. What is hand wefting? A. Hand wefting is done on a wefting board. Cotton threads are attached to two spindles and mohair, or other natural fiber, is taken in very small amounts—sometimes as few as ten strands of fiber—and woven through the threads. This is repeated until the desired length (depending on the size and style of the wig) of weft is achieved. Each weft is sewn onto a wig cap. Generally, it requires multiple wefts to complete a wig. There are several variations in weaving technique based on the number of threads used.

A. Aside from the frustration of not being able to find someone to teach me how to hand weft, I had to rely on the limited amount of published instruction I was able to find to get started. As with any artisan craft, there is a significant learning curve. The earliest challenge was where to find fiber to weave. For my first attempt at making a wig, I used my own long hair. Unbeknownst to me, human hair is much coarser and more “springy” than mohair. My first wig (which I still have) was a mess. Once I was able to get my hands on long strands of roving (a long, narrow rope of fiber) mohair, the wefting process was much easier, and it just took time to get the hang of how much mohair to use in order to maintain consistency. Another challenge was learning how to make the different styles. I studied the original wigs that I had on dolls in my growing collection, examining them very closely in order to learn how the wefts were stitched onto the cloth wig cap, along with the length and direction that they were sewn in. I also consulted my doll reference books to learn more about styles outside my own collection and made sketches of the various designs to refer to. As with so many “lost art” techniques, locating the proper materials to use is always a challenge—finding the

Q. Why is it important for collectors to be able to recognize the difference between hand and machine wefting? A. Most of the collectors I cater to own French and German bisque-headed dolls from the “golden age” of doll making— from about 1870 to 1920. The majority of these dolls originally came with hand-wefted wigs. Being able to recognize the difference between hand-wefted and machine-wefted wigs enables collectors to determine whether their doll’s wig is appropriate for the era in which the doll was created. Q. What were some of your early challenges in learning how to create authentic hand-wefted wigs?

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24-inch Smiling Bru fashion, marked J, modeling an ornately styled French fashion wig (Lisa Pepin collection).

correct fabric to make my wig caps, for example. To achieve the right effect, I had to dye the fabric to create an aged look. And as time went on and I gained a better knowledge of the colors originally used by the different manufacturers, I also began dying more of my mohair myself to get the exact colors I needed.

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Q. How did you go from making wigs for your own collection to selling your wigs? A. It actually came about purely by chance. I never set out with the intention of selling my wigs. It was simply the means of appropriately wigging dolls in my own collection. A few years into my wig-making endeavors, a close friend requested I make a wig for one of her dolls in need. She and I had only recently joined the Seattle Antique Doll and Toy Collectors Club, and at the beginning of one of our club meetings I presented her with the wig I made for her. As it happened, Rosalie Whyel, the owner of the prestigious Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art, who was also a club member, was standing nearby and expressed an interest in the newly-created wig. I told her about my quest to master hand-wefting techniques in order to create authentic-looking wigs for my own dolls. That sparked her interest, and she invited me to come to the museum with all the examples of my work I had on hand. As a new, stayat-home mom, the idea of possibly earning some money

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21-inch Bru Jeune on a Chevrot body, marked Bru Jne 7, wearing a Rembrandt-style wig in the classic shorter length (Yuma Endo Collection, Japan – Photo courtesy of Yuma Endo).

19-inch mystery French fashion, marked 5, in a fanciful French fashion wig with exposed weft, flowing curls and petite braids (Diana Boettger Collection).

9-inch Emile Jumeau, size 2, marked E2J, in a French style wig with fancy knotted braid (Sheryl Varon collection).

15-inch closed-mouth Kestner, marked X, wearing a French style wig with an exposed weft and bangs (Lisa Pepin collection). Antique DOLL Collector

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18-inch Kestner, marked XII, in a classic Rembrandt style (private collection).

18-inch Francois Gaultier (FG) fashion on jointed wooden body, wearing an undyed natural mohair French-style wig (private collection - Photo courtesy of Valerie Fogel).

while pursuing my passion for dolls and developing my skills as an artist was very exciting. So soon after the doll club meeting, I made an appointment to see Rosalie at the museum. From that point on (until the museum closed) my wigs were a museum exclusive. How wonderful it was to be able to work from home and be fully present to raise my two children.

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Q. Talk a little bit more about your long relationship with the Rosalie Whyel Doll Museum? A. Over the many years that I made wigs for the museum, it was a mix of keeping the museum gift store well-stocked and supplying an additional array of wigs in various sizes and colors for them to market at doll shows and conventions. They also accepted custom orders for me. In this one particular case, they ordered several French Fashion wigs. As they often did, they gave me full creative license to research and select what styles were most appropriate. I truly enjoyed having the freedom to apply both my skills and the knowledge I had acquired through my studies to create an interesting selection of French Fashion wigs in the requested sizes. It was a proud moment for me when I discovered several of my wigs from that order were chosen for some of the lovely dolls from their collection exhibited on the opening night of the museum’s special exhibit on French Fashion dolls.

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15-inch Kammer & Reinhardt character marked 114, wearing a classic side-parted wig (private collection).

13-inch rare Simon & Halbig, marked 905, wearing center part with crown braid and soft curls (Lisa Pepin collection).

Q. Do you only make wigs for antique dolls? A. Most of the work that I do is for antique bisque dolls. However, I have done custom work for other types of dolls. Besides working on china heads, woodens, compositions and the like, I also do a fair amount of work on artist and reproduction dolls. I have even wigged a vintage Ken doll. I also think it would be fun to try my hand at making wigs for modern BJD (ball jointed) dolls. Q. How do you determine what colors and styles to use in your wig making? A. Sometimes a collector will tell me specifically what he or she wants. Often times I get to determine what the best style will be for the doll based on examples gleaned from a variety of sources (including reference books, the internet and first-hand observation) to learn what is appropriate for the make and model of the doll. I want the wig to compliment the beauty of the bisque—to look like it has always been with the doll, so it is also important to factor in the coloring of the doll’s bisque, cheeks and eyebrows before choosing a shade for a wig. 19-inch Portrait Jumeau fashion, unmarked, wearing a softly curled French fashion wig with bangs and side braids (Lisa Pepin collection). Antique DOLL Collector

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16-inch Bahr & Proschild 224, in French-style wig with bangs and exposed weft in soft curls (Diana Boettger collection).

8 ¼-inch Bébé tout en bois, in a primitive-style Rembrandt wig (private collection).

Q. What motivates you to continue doing such intricate, labor-intensive work? A. As with any skill, the more you practice it, the better you become. Even after making hand-wefted wigs for so many years, I am still challenging myself to expand my skills further, which is why I prefer focusing on custom work. It allows me to devote my time to creating special, one-of-a-kind wigs for each doll I have the privilege of working with. I am especially enthusiastic about creating more elaborate wigs for French Fashion dolls, which I find really rewarding…And I enjoy the fact that my continued efforts are contributing to the preservation of a dying art and, at the same time, ensuring that the treasures we collect retain as much of their original beauty as possible. Whether it is preserving original wigs or protecting fragile clothing, this modern-day artisan’s dedication reminds us of the importance of safeguarding the integrity of the amazing dolls we treasure. A serious collector I spoke to recently called himself a “docent” of dolls because, as collectors, it is our responsibility to conserve these precious artifacts of a bygone era in as close to original condition as we are able. Call us what you will— conservators, custodians, or docents, we are able to study and enjoy these truly special creations today because someone valued them enough to protect and care for them for future generations. 48

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The artist, Diana Shorey Boettger, at her wefting board.

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Toni doll and nylon bristles on hair brush are both made of DuPont nylon. Better Homes and Garden, November 1950.

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n 1947, every department store had rows of stunning dolls dressed in lace with flowing curls. What stores didn’t have was a doll with hair that could be washed and brushed. Most had either human or mohair wigs and as soon as they were combed or got wet the hair matted, frizzed or came off in clumps which left little girls in despair. Benjamin Michtom, top executive at Ideal Novelty and Toy Company, set out to develop a doll that would be a top seller for his company. A doll whose hair could be washed, set and combed. He first action was to obtained use of the Toni

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Ad urging toy merchants to buy now because 500,000 girls did not get the Toni doll they wanted for Christmas. Playthings, January 1950.

Toni shown in an ad for toys made with Celanese Plastics. Right: Multi themed ad including dolls with a purpose, clothes patterns and a mail order coupon. McCall’s Needlework Magazine, 1953.

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Advertisement for both the Toni doll and the Tonette perm for little girls, 1954. Right: Advertisement for Burlington Mills that shows a Toni wearing a Nylon dress. Good Housekeeping, 1952.

Home Permanent trademark from the Gillette Company. The doll would come with a wave set kit including curlers, papers and a solution made of sugar and water. Michtom then approached the E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company about a nylon wig for the doll he envisioned. The chemists were skeptical but soon set to work to develop a new nylon fiber which would only temporarily hold a set so that the little girls would want to reset it often. DuPont’s first try produced a wig that when combed created static and was unruly, but they persevered. To attach the innovative wig a new glue had to be found that was waterproof. The first Toni dolls were produced in 1948 at the Ideal factory in Jamaica, Long Island and the wig contained more nylon than 7 pairs of stockings. The plan was to introduce the Toni doll for Christmas 1949, but to promote a doll with 52

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a new concept and the high price tag of $9.98 would take an ingenious marketing campaign. On May 3, 1949, the unveiling of Toni and her permanent wave kit took place at the Ritz Charlton Hotel in New York City. The first Toni, a sturdy 14 inch doll dressed as a school girl, was presented to R.N.W. Harris president of the Toni Company, owned by Gillette. Buyers, beauty editors, fashion editors, representatives of top women’s magazines and owners of department stores were invited to attend. Harris announced the beginning of a 2 million dollar advertising campaign that would begin on June 26, 1949 and include a full-page ad in 175 national newspapers and a double page spread in Life magazine. The clever promotional angles were varied. The Toni doll would be placed on cosmetic counters to demonstrate the new spin curler. The educational properties, such as proper

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A 1949 mailer that coincided with the nationwide release of the movie, Oh You Beautiful Doll!

shampooing and hairstyling, would be highlighted. The ad campaign would be coordinated with the release of the 20th Century Fox film, Oh You Beautiful Doll and leading lady, June Haver, would be shown in ads shampooing Toni’s hair. Toni was also marketed at movie theaters where there was a Toni doll display. During special matinees there were Toni doll giveaways and in the lobby a department store hairdresser demonstrated how to give Toni a perm. The ad blitz was so successful that by September 1949 200,000 dolls had been ordered for Christmas and the huge demand left many little girls without a Toni the first year. Over the next eight years, Ideal changed the direction of promoting Toni several times, by highlighting her attributes in different ways. In 1950, the ads stated that Toni’s hair actually improved with washing. While in 1952, an ad boasted that not only was her hair nylon, but her permanently pleated dress was also made of DuPont nylon. “Fun to Learn Hair Care” and “A Doll with a Purpose” were the themes in 1953, at the peak of Toni’s popularity. Commercials were broadcasted on television and radio, while print ads were featured in 23 magazines. That year they also promoted Toni clothing patterns including dresses, gowns, majorette and cowgirl outfits to be sewn at home. By 1956, Toni was recommended by the Toy Guidance Council. Ads called it magic nylon hair and the price had risen to $13.98 for a 14 inch doll. There were also 16, 19, 21 and 23 inch dolls.

A 1956 mailer sent out to the public from the Ideal Company.

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A letter from the Perry Sales Company that accompanied the punch card campaign. Punch card game of chance that offered Toni as a prize.

Advertisements featuring a Toni doll were regularly used by companies related to Toni such as the Celanese Plastic Company. An ad for DuPont showed a girl brushing Toni’s hair and specified that both the doll’s hair and the hair brush bristles were made of nylon. Toni was publicized not only to the public but to the merchants as well. 5 & 10 cent stores and soda fountains frequently offered a game of chance where patrons could win prizes by choosing a number on a punch card. Toni was offered as the grand prize to merchants nationwide. One vender advertisement had the heading, “The Greatest Doll Campaign of all time – These power packed efforts will sell more and more and more Toni Dolls for you!” Marketing genius, Benjamin Michtom, had a vision, but his execution of unique advertising strategies used to market and promote Toni made her one of the most popular and beloved dolls of the last century. Photo courtesy Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears Inc. 54

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addition, the Museum is open evenings from 5:00 to 8:00pm on the second and third Thursday of the month. Admission to the Museum is $10 for adults and $7 for children, students and senior citizens. Admission is always free for Museum members. For more information, call (973) 971-3700, or visit www.morrismuseum.org. Antique DOLL Collector

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My Unique Papier-mâché Doll Family By Marina Tagger

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hroughout my years of collecting - primarily bisque dolls I’ve always been drawn to the different, the odd, the unique, but I rarely deviated from my norm. That is, until I fell in love with a most remarkable Papier-mâché specimen. The doll in question came to me through an auction honoring the collection of the late and great Richard Wright. Richard and I had begun forming a wonderful friendship, but he left us all too soon, so when his collection came up for auction, I wanted to have something commemorating him. I wanted something that he had held dear, something I could remember him by, and something unique. There he stood, in the pages of the incredible auction catalogue, waiting for my bid! And, as fate would have it, he soon did come to reside with me, and once I acquired this bemusing doll, I was hooked! I felt that if there was one such character, inevitably there must be more of his relatives out there. Through my incessant search

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Back Row: The Dapper Gentleman, better known as Richard’s Doll; The Bemused Character, or The Original Cross-Dresser; Perplexed Mama Katzenjammer; The Angry Conductor/Bell Boy Front Row: The Happy Soldier; The Pirate, and his Winking Sidekick The Stray Dog, who just happened to wander into the frame and couldn’t believe his eyes at what he saw, true motley crew

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for unusual and similar Papier-mâché dolls, he was soon joined by an entire family of like characters, plus some who wished they belonged to the family. I assure you that all were welcomed into my collection, and all are loved, now residing together in peace and harmony. My special doll, Richard’s Doll, is quite the dapper gentleman. I fell in love with him, because he truly embodied Richard’s larger-than-life personality! At 19” in height, his head sports a molded top hat and is made of Papier-mâché papier, while his body is constructed of jointed composition. A painted molded grin stretches from ear to ear, and his red, bulbous nose takes center stage. His defined features are artfully painted, showing all the creases and lines of a seasoned gentleman. His original ensemble, consisting of checkered pants, dress shirt, tailcoat, tie and a pocket watch, adds to his charm. His black shoes are a part of his feet and are painted on. This grand fellow is attributed to the company of Cuno and Otto Dressel, of Sonneberg, Thuringia, Germany. The Dressel company was the oldest doll firm, founded in 1700 by Johann Georg Dressel, and was passed down from generation to generation until it landed in the hands of Cuno and Otto Dressel. Initially, the company produced wood and Papier-mâché toys and dolls. Added to their production in later years were dolls made of wax, porcelain, celluloid and composition, also a continuing supply of wood and Papier-mâché dolls supplied a well-rounded output of items. COD purchased their bisque heads from such companies as Simon and Halbig, often marked with the name “Jutta,” Armand Marseille, Ernst Heubach and Schoenau & Hoffmeister, to list just a few. The actual company name of “Cuno and Otto Dressel,’ or COD as collectors refer to it, came to be in 1873. The company is known for its mark, registered in 1875. The mark consists of a helmet with wings (both on the sides and at the front of the helmet, held together by what appears to be a sword), reminiscent of the god Hermes from the Greek, or Mercury, from Roman mythology. In the 19th century, such helmets became synonymous with ancient Celtic, Germanic and Viking warriors. The oval below the helmet, attached to the helmet itself, holds either

an intricate letter “D” or a “D” with the words ‘HolzMasse’ within its confines. Another symbol that COD used to identify its dolls, and a symbol that more collectors are familiar with, is a four pointed star, or a cross, with a dot in the middle, where the star/cross intersect. One can often find the helmet mark on a body of the doll (usually under the right shoulder, at the back), and the star/cross mark on the back of a bisque head. I have seen the helmet mark also on the heads of Papier-mâché dolls, while other dolls by this company were completely devoid of any marks, making them a challenge to identify. By studying similar items and the overall characteristics of several dolls one can deduce that the company may have manufactured such dolls. Because my doll is so tightly bound by his clothing it is impossible to check the body for any marks. The other members of the family are in the same predicament, except for one, and he is unmarked. The heads are also devoid of any marks, since the Papier-mâché heads belonging to this company were rarely marked. Point of interest; the COD company had three factories in their name; one was located in Sonneberg, and was responsible for making dolls. Another one was located in Grunhainichen, and was responsible for making toys of wood, and the third one was located in Nurnberg, and it manufactured metal toys. The popularity of items distributed by the COD company reached far and wide, including a large base in the United States. The importing company, Butler Brothers of New York, had centers across the United States, and Sonneberg and was responsible for the sales of the majority of the COD made products. The amount of dolls assembled and sold by the Cuno and Otto Dressel Co., was more than all of the other Sonneberg companies combined! The company continued in the hands of the Dressel descendants and relatives, and when the last owner, Hans Dressel, died in 1942 the company closed its doors forever. There was another company which produced similar items. The company of Richard Leutheuser of Sonneberg, made dolls and toys beginning in 1886 and well into 1924. This manufacturer was well-known for clown type dolls, similar in appearance to my dolls. I may never truly know which ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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company was the actual mastermind behind these dolls, but with a variety of indicators, I lean strongly toward COD. Papier-mâché in French literraly means “chewed paper.” Other terms are also used to describe this versatile art form, such as “carton pate,” a term coined by Philibert Delorme, “carton moule,” “carton-pierre” and “holz-masse” in German. Composition also encompasses this term. The components of Papier-mâché are most often comprised of paper pieces, or paper pulp, and are at times reinforced with textiles and held together with glue, starch, weeds, rags or wallpaper paste. Some manufacturers used bran, rye, vegetable products, and even broccoli and cauliflower. This is favorable mix for the maker, but even with added protective ingredients such as potash and garlic, it is a disastrous one where insects are concerned. Papier-mâché is a strong and durable compound, and is very versatile, lending itself to a plethora of ideas. The earliest known examples of Papier-mâché products are pot lids and helmets from China’s Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) the inventors of paper itself. Ancient Egypt used “cartonnage” which consisted of layers of linens or papyrus covered in plaster. The Egyptians made coffins and deathmasks out of this mixture. Kashmir and Persia had their own uses for Papier-mâché. They produced trays, small painted boxes, shelves and cases. In Europe in the early 18th century, gilded Papier-mâché was used as a cheaper alternative to treated plaster or carved wood used in architecture. In England it was used in constructing door panels, coaches, trays, and chair-backs, to name a few. Russia produced a large assortment of ornamental and painted Papier-mâché items such as trinket boxes. Some were advertised in a Tiffany & Co. catalogue in 1893. In America, in the 1800’s a popular item was a Papier-mâché canoe. Very few examples of these paper boats survived, the best known being the ‘Maria Theresa.’ It was used by an individual, one Nathaniel Holmes Bishop, to voyage from New York to Florida in 58

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1874-1875. An account of his adventures can be read in a book entitled “Voyage of the Paper Canoe.” Papier-mâché items are still in use today, often in theatrical sets and parade floats, pinatas and arts and crafts objects, or, to make dolls and figurines. Wherever ease of construction, light weight and low cost are important, the versatile Papiermâché lends itself to construction. The next doll to join my family was Mama Katzenjammer, from the very popular American comic strip “The Katzenjammer Kids,” created by Rudolph Dirks, drawn by Harold H. Knerr. The comic strip was introduced to the public on December 12th, 1897 in the American Humorist, the Sunday edition of William R. Hearst’s New York Journal. Due to some legal issues in 1912 to 1914, Rudolph Dirks began a new comic strip entitled “Hans and Fritz,” followed by “The Captain and the Kids.” He used the characters as he did in the Mama Katzenjammer strip, for his new and updated comic versions. Because of the popular appeal of this comic strip, it ran until January 1st, 2006, making it the oldest and longest-running syndication in history. The comic strip inspiration for The Katzenjammer Kids came from the popular children’s story of the 1860’s by Wilhelm Busch, featuring two mischievous boys named Max and Moritz. Like Max and Moritz, Hans and Fritz of the Katzenjammer fame were alway getting into trouble, and were rebelling against anyone attempted to reel them in. The cast of rambunctious characters consisted of Mama Katzenjammer, their forlorn mother, der Captain, a shipwrecked sailor who acts as a father figure to the boys, der Inspector, a representative of the school hierarchy, as well as numerous other characters, such as John Silver the pirate and his crew, Miss Twiddle, a know-it-all tutor and her brainiac niece Lena, as well as others. The comic strip became so popular that in 1903 it inspired a play, several other animated cartoons, as well as becoming one of twenty strips of ComicStrip Classics commemorative U.S. stamps!

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Back to our heroine: s Mama Katzenjammer, standing approximately 17” in height, is completely original from the top of her head to the bottom of her feet. She strikes a formidable pose, with her perplexed expression, sketched wrinkles and molded features. Like our dapper gentleman, her features consist of large protruding eyes, striking eyebrows, and a well defined mouth. A layered brown bun, a molded hairdo, sits atop of her head. Her body is of jointed composition, and she is sewn into her original outfit, blouse, skirt, apron and a pin featuring her likeness and the words “Mama Katzenjammer” written upon it. I should note that both Richard’s Doll and Mama Katzenjammer sport molded black painted footwear. Two other similar characters came to live with my doll family soon after the first two arrived. The first new arrival, at 17” in height is a conductor or a bell boy. His facial features are similar to that of Mama Katzenjammer, eyes protruding and bulbous, his brow furled and with, a noticeable grimace on his fully bearded face, he has many sketched wrinkles upon his face. The two-toned cap is also molded to his head, which sits atop a jointed composition body. Because his clothing is loose, I can study his body construction, which consists of crude Papier-mâché except for the visible hands and painted black feet, fashioned into boots. No wonder he is grimacing at me: he does not appreciate being prodded, poked and undressed! The next example that belongs to the Katzenjammer crew, due to the painting and the varnish technique, stands at 21” in height. This doll is different from the others. Sporting a nightdress and a cap, socks, and cream colored oilcloth shoes. The doll has a cloth, straw-filled body with disk jointed shoulders and hips: Celluloid hands complete the body construction. A prominent grimace and an overwhelming nose greet the onlooker, the features like an angry woman or an unhappy child, due to the style of dress. But upon removing the cap, one sees a molded and receding

hairline, clearly that of a man. A unique character indeed! Why stop at four? More characters decided to make my home theirs. Ranging from 6” to 12” in height, the winker sailor boy and the pirate are both made of Papier-mâché and both have squeaky bellows in their bellies. When pressed together, the bellies make a noise. The winker is made entirely of Papier-mâché, and is clothed in a simple gauzelike material. The pirate wears cloth and velveteen clothing, including his embellished pirate hat, and has his original wooden pistol and a tin dagger. They could be the famous John Silver and one of his crew members. It is fitting to conclude this article on a unique group of Papier-mâché character dolls with my cheerful soldier. Standing 12” in height, he is fully original, with a wide set grin and yet another molded hat. The body is made of straw-filled material, while the arms and legs are composition. He is from the late 1800’s or early 1900’s. It is not certain that he is from the same family as the others, but he is part of my family, and he is definitely happy to reside with the rest of the gang. Happy collecting! Bibliography Cieslik, Jurgen & Marianne. German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939. Cumberland, MD: Hobby House Press, Inc. 1985 Cieslik, Jurgen and Marianne. German Doll Studies: Historic Doll Research From The Published Archives Of Cieslik’s Puppenmagazin. Annapolis, MD: Gold Horse Publishing. 1999 Coleman, Dorothy S., Elizabeth A., and Evelyn J. The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls. New York, N.Y.: Crown Publishers, Inc. 1968. Edward, Linda. Eleventh Edition Doll Values Antique to Modern, Paducah, KY: Collector Books. 2011 Grafnitz, Christiane. German Papier-Mâché Dolls, 1760-1860. Germany: Verlag Puppen & Spielzeug. Gert Wohlfarth GmbH. 1994 Krombholz, Mary Gorham. Identifying German Character Dolls. Cumberland, Maryland: Reverie Publishing Company, 2008 Mertz, Ursula R. Collector’s Encyclopedia of American Composition Dolls 1900-1950. Paducah, KY: Collector Books. 1999

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osebud has been with me for some bigger, some smaller, others 65 years, mostly out of sight, looking like toddlers rather than but never quite forgotten. I babies. There were Rosebuds for sale was given her in 1950 for my second on Ebay, many in worse condition than birthday. My mother undoubtedly mine, but others better cared for, with would have diligently saved a little washed faces and wearing best dresses. each week to buy her for me; she came I discovered that Rosebud was from a large family where toys were a ‘thumb-sucker’; the angle of her scarce and treasured. arms and shape of her hands enabled Over the years Rosebud has been her thumb to fit neatly in her mouth, wrapped and packed for numerous something I had not realised until then. house moves, abandoned in the back The dolls for sale were looking of cupboards or squashed in the loft. for a good home but that highlighted Every now and then I would rediscover the fact that my Rosebud already had her and sadly note how much she had one. She was not just a useless toy deteriorated: inner strings loose, one from the distant past, an anachronism arm detached, eyelashes gone. I hated from a forgotten era, but a doll the thought of consigning her to the with a pedigree, part of a larger jumble bag, after all she was like an family, deserving to be repaired and undemanding little friend I’d known cherished. since childhood, but she was past any I now knew what my next step useful life as a plaything. Or was she? must be; back at the computer, I When grandchildren came along I searched for antique and vintage doll Rosebud before restoration studied Rosebud with fresh eyes. Stuck restorers and found sites displaying in a time warp, her endearing baby face row upon row of smiling dolls, was now more yellow than pink, her eyes, still bright blue, all shapes and sizes, including neglected ‘befores’ and stared blankly with no lashes to soften them, though they gleaming ‘afters’. Some were dressed in original clothes, still shut when I lay her down. Her mouth, with just a others as naked as the day they were made. After much hint of the crimson tint it had once sported, was slightly indecision and lots of scrolling through possibilities open, revealing tiny milk teeth. Her hair was merely a I plumped for a restorer who sounded friendly and suggestion, furrows in the hard plastic of her head. One committed. It was almost as if I were choosing a nurse to arm still reached out as if she were asking to be lifted, but tend my damaged child. the other now hung loose and lifeless. I picked her up — The restorer lived some distance away so, following and her head and the loose arm both became detached; the strict instructions, Rosebud was carefully packed up, her strings inside had finally rotted. I had grave doubts that limbs wrapped separately in bubble wrap, the box well she could ever be played with again. padded, with ‘Fragile’ written in big letters on the outside of the package. I then had an agonising wait for a month. Before I abandoned her to the loft once more as a lost After years of lying forgotten wrapped in a creased bin cause I decided to do a bit of research about dolls like liner in the loft, Rosebud’s absence now made my heart her. So I tackled the internet and was amazed to find lots grow very much fonder. of other Rosebuds, clones of mine. The word Rosebud At last she came home to me, courtesy of our cheerful is moulded on the back of her neck, but in my childish local courier. I opened the package with trepidation and ignorance I had believed she was the only one. I learned carefully pulled away the bubble wrap. One of her eyes that Rosebud was the manufacturer’s generic name for winked at me as I took her out. The new eyelashes gave a popular range of dolls in the 1950s and 1960s. She was among the last dolls to be manufactured entirely from hard her a slightly rakish air. She’d had a makeover: she was plastic before rubber replaced it. She has many cousins, properly pink again, thanks to the restorer using a chemical

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I had kept a dress, cardigan, hat, bootees and mittens my mother had knitted specially for her. cleaner suitable for 1950s plastic. She had been restringed: her head and limbs now stayed put in their sockets, but could be easily positioned. And she had a red tinted smile. I was delighted. This was how she would have looked all those years ago when I first unwrapped her on my second birthday. I dressed her with pride; I had kept a dress, cardigan, hat, bootees and mittens my mother had knitted specially for her. I imagined her looking down at the restored doll with approval. There was just one thing the restorer was unable to achieve. Rosebud used to say ‘Mamma’ when I rocked her but the restorer told me that the original voice box was broken and as it was integral it would mean breaking Rosebud open to replace it. So I decided that my doll would remain silent. Age hasn’t withered Rosebud. She has kept her baby looks, while mine have morphed over the years into grandmother’s wrinkles. But now time has been rewound and my granddaughters can enjoy playing with her just as I did all those years ago. However, Rosebud may look new and fresh again but I have to remind myself that she is 65 years old so, just like any besotted mother, I’ll keep a fond eye and make sure she’s treated gently. Rosebud was the brand name of Nene Plastics, who started making composition dolls in around 1947 with “Rosebud” stamped into the back to avoid the trap of anonymity that had prevented so many other doll companies from being better known. A Rosebud Doll was emphatically a Rosebud Doll, and the company’s obvious confidence in their product made it easier to sell the dolls to retailers and to parents. Nene was run by Eric Smith, who’d taken control of the family company in 1934. With the opening of a new factory in 1960 in Wellingborough, Northants, doll production took off, and the company was bought out in 1967 by Mattel, who continued to make the dolls with “Rosebud, Mattel” branding.” Antique DOLL Collector

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eisner’s last doll auction, on March 31, 2018, had an enthusiastic in-house crowd, as well as absentee and phone bids. The auction was also featured on LiveAuctioneers.com. The catalog featured 370 beautiful antique dolls, antique doll clothing and several early doll houses and related doll furniture. Approximately 100 lots were reserved for in-house bidders only. Approximately 29% of the catalog sold to LiveAuctioneers participants with the remaining 81% going to a very active & focused in house crowd. A few highlights from this auction include: • 14 ½” Simon & Halbig Mold 1469 (this doll has some repair & repaint)-Sold $2,300.00 • 5 ½” All Bisque Wrestler w/1” small doll – Sold for 1,500.00 • 7” Pink Tint China Shoulder head w/Antique Leather Body – Sold for $1,700.00 • 13” Circa 1800 Wooden Unmarked Queen Anne Type (w/compo cracks on head/neck) – Sold for $2,500.00 • Large Mansard 3 Story Wooden Doll House on custom made base – Sold for $5,000.00 Next auction, Sat., June 30th for the 2nd of 3 exquisite doll auctions from the Estate of Ann Johnston from Ballston Spa, NY.

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he rare pair of desirable French bebes by Petit and Dumoutier, from the estate collection of Carole Musulin of Villa Park, California were highlights of Frasher’s March 28 auction. Each markked P.D. 4. The originally dressed doll in pink realized $17,920; her companion in blue sold for $15,680. Frasher’s Doll Auctions

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2 ~ Linthicum Heights, MD. Shirley Temple: Private Collections of Iva Mae Jones & Janet Mitchell Auction. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655 www.theriaults.com.

2 ~ Missoula, MT. Doll, Toy, Teddy Bear & Miniature Show. Ruby’s Inn & Convention Center. Kay Schrader. 406‑360‑7214. schrader1501@blackfoot.net 3 ~ Belleville, IL. Doll, Bear, Collectible & Miniature Show. St. Clair County Fairgrounds. Kay Weber Show. 618‑233‑0940.

3 ~ Concord, CA. Doll Show. Crowne Plaza Hotel. 101 Doll & Study Club. Stephanie Blythe. 415‑455‑8415. s.blythe@comcast.net. 3 ~ Fullerton, CA. Doll, Teddy Bear & Miniature Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. 831‑438‑5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net

3 ~ Sturbridge, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. 6 ~ Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction. Antique Dolls & Playthings. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655 www.theriaults.com.

6 ~ England. Teddy Bears, Dolls & Dolls House Auction. At The Spa Hotel. C&T Auctioneers. Leigh Gotch. +44(0) 7736 668702. leigh.gotch@candtauctions.co.uk. www.candtauctions.co.uk 9 ~ Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC. Triangle Doll & Toy Show. Amran Shriners Temple. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com

10 ~ Naperville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Naperville Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland Presents. 815‑356‑6125. kmorela@ais.net 13‑14 ~ Nashua, NH. Withington Auction, Holiday Inn, Nashua, NH, Wed 13th: Doll Show & Sale, 3rd Floor Rooms, Thurs. 14th ‑ 10:00 am. Doll Auction. 603‑478‑3232. withingtonauction.com withington@conknet.com

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24 ~ No. Hampton, NH. Doll, Teddy Bear & Gift Show. Lafayette Crossing Plaza. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. 28 ~ Pacific Grove, CA. Artist Gallery Exhibit. The Grovian Doll Museum. National Institute of American Doll Artists.

30 ~ Germany. Steiff Special Auction. Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion. 0049(0)6203‑13014/ (F)0049(0)6203‑17193. mail@spielzeugauktion.de. www.spielzeugauktion.de 30 ~ New Lebanon, NY. Antique Doll Auction. Meissner’s Auction. 518‑766‑5002. info@meissnersauction.com. www.meissnersauction.com

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8 ~ Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. Four Points Sheraton. Frasher’s. 816‑625‑3786. (F) 816‑625‑6079. frasher@aol.com.

13 ~ Layton, UT. Doll Convention. Davis Conference Center. ROSE International Doll Expo. Ann Dee. 801‑419‑2146. 15‑19 ~ Phoenix, AZ. Annual National Doll Festival. Rowbear Lowman. 831‑438‑5349. NatlDoll@aol.com

16 ~ Scottsdale, AZ. MARQUIS Antique Doll Action. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655. (F) 410‑224‑3655. www.theriaults.com.

17‑21 ~ Phoenix, AZ. UFDC 69th Annual Convention. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Spa & Resort. www.ufdc.org/ convention. 816‑ 891‑7040. 21 ~ Phoenix, AZ. UFDC 69th Annual Convention Public Day. JW Marriott Spa & Resort. www.ufdc.org/ convention. 816‑891‑7040.

AUGUST 2018

4 ~ Archbold, OH. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Sauder Village Founders Hall. Dawn Hauter. 800‑590‑9755. dawn.hauter@saudervillage.org 11 ~ Clackamas, OR. Doll Show. Monarch Hotel. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www. crossroadsshows.com.

11 ~ Huntsville, AL. Doll Show. Twickenham Doll Cub. Jaycees Building. Sonya Heim. 256‑585‑5436. sonyah4@ netzero.com. 256‑585‑5436. 12 ~ Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sherrie Gore. 310‑386‑4211. sherribean7@aol.com

15‑17~ Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. withingtonauction.com. withington@ conknet.com. 16 ~ Syracuse, NY. Teddy Bear Conference. Cindy Malchoff. 518‑562‑4076.

18 ~ Schertz, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830‑606‑5868. dmeredith@dolldr.com 19 ~ Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Eileen Green. 440‑283‑5839. phdofdolls@yahoo.com

26 ~ Bellevue, WA. Doll Show. Red Lion Hotel. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206‑362‑8723.

26 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Boston. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699.

26 ~ North Mankato, MN. Doll Show. Best Western. Lady Slipper Doll Club. Carolyn Christopherson. 952‑873‑4489.

26 ~ Fort Wayne, IN. Doll Show. Fort Wayne Armory. Sharon Napier. 586‑731‑3072.

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Beautiful Bébés Fine Dolls and Precious Playthings of the Past Tel: 425.765.4010 Beautifulbebes@outlook.com For excellent service contact Beautiful Bebes when Selling or Consigning!

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Always Buying. Trades, Consignments, Sales and Estate. Superb Dehors Poupée & Trousseau Numerous collectors seek “the doll” that will be a central focus of their collection. Others seek a doll that, although paired with others, stands on her own with great presence. This stellar example is such a doll. Her lavish five costume wardrobe and lovely extras add to her desirability although her beautiful face and Dehors’ articulation truly sets her apart. This is a doll with complete originality in the sense that all of her wardrobe and costuming, including her lovely auburn wig, hail from the period of 1870-1880. Everything has been carefully examined. She has a deluxe trunk with numerous compartments made of solid wood. Please email or call for additional details on this lavish & excellent Mademoiselle. $12,950~

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Charming Mademoiselle Gorgeous 17” Poupée in exquisite and cheerful peach and apricot three piece antique costume c. 1870’s. Some fade to silk bustle, and a few tender ares but overall sturdy. Superior antique leather boots with rosettes. Marked 4 and in excellent condition! Lovely long mohair wig, adorable felt hat with soutache, feathers and silk adornments. Parasol display only. $6500-

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20” Marked 7 Enchanting Bru Jeune Circle Dot ~ Oh Bébé! What a beauty ... huge blue spiral threaded paper weight eyes darkly lined, set in luminous bisque with delicate modeling of lovely features. Our darling is wearing an 1880’s silk dress with generous lace details. Perfect bisque head and shoulder plate! Marked Bru shoes. She is available in this spectacular mohair long tail wig by Diana S. Boettger. Please call for additional questions or pictures! $21,950

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20” overall 16” Automation S & H 1300 5 ½ w/ Red Wimpern mark, brown flirty eyes, turns, shakes tambourine, moves left foot, head goes side to side, pierced ears (chip by left ear) $3895.

14” Jumeau 2 Vichy Paris 1880 Automaton, all original w/ light blue eyes, beautiful brown mohair wig in original style, she plays music while strumming the guitar, she moves her head back & forth, 3 fingers missing on left hand $3995.

17” CM “D” Depose Tete Jumeau, blue pw eyes, pierced ears, faint hairline above right eye, HH wig, antique shoes $3250.

6.5” AM #323 on 5 piece compo body, brunette mohair wig, brown sleep eyes $695.

#1605 Barbie in Hawaii costume 1964, NRFB $315. #3 Brunette Ponytail w/ brown eyeliner in box w/ stand $875. #4 Brunette Ponytail w beautiful coloring $425. Barbie in Japan costume 1964, NRFB $465. 15.5” 1907 Tete Jumeau, size 6, blue pw eyes, beautiful coloring, pierced ears $1150.

11.5” SFBJ 301 1, 2 on back & feet, dark blue sl eyes, blonde mohair wig, repainted body, sweet antique clothing $480.

17.5” Charlie McCarthy by Effanbee in Tuxedo w/ hat and monocle, slight crazing $375. Now $275.

German All Bisque Dolls 3 ¾” W/ Jointed head, arms & legs, blue glass eyes, mohair wig, #190 9 $225. 3 ¾” W/ Jointed head, arms & legs, blue glass eyes, mohair wig, #190 9 $225. 3.5” W/ blue painted eyes, mohair wig $95.

22” Shirley Temple all original in Bright Eyes brown plaid dress w/ pin, slight crazing on face & arms $395.

14.25” 1907 Jumeau on marked Jumeau body, blue pw eyes, HH wig, 2 hairlines – forehead & back, pierced ears, paint on hands & feet as is $995.

15.5” Shirley Temple all original in Bright Eyes blue plaid dress w/ 2 pins & Tagged Molly’es red velvet coat & hat, slight crazing on face & arms, crack on right leg $375.

18.5” S & H 1039, blue st eyes, pierced ears, mohair wig, repainted hands $345. 7.5” S & H 1078 on 5 piece Flapper body, blue eyes, mohair wig, right ankle glued & right pinkie as is $98.50

14” French Limoges, blue eyes, HH wig, marked Limoges France 3, some body paint chips by neck $250.

17” ED Bebe Jumeau E7D on marked Jumeau body, blue pw eyes, pierced ears, repainted hands, HH wig $1595.

24” K star R 122 Baby, o/m w/ 2 teeth, brown sleep eyes, repainted body, mohair wig, marked K * R 122, 62 $225.

23.5” Sophia by Russian artist Alexandra Koukinova, #8 1997, features all the finest fabrics and expert artistry, amazing detailing to face, hands and clothing $3950.

16” Pair of all original 1894 A & M’s in wonderful wool felt dress coat & bonnet, blue eyed and brown eyed w/ blond mohair wigs (as is) $275. Pair

12” Schoenhut w/ lable, green blue eyes, mohair wig, chip on nose $395. 4” Mignonnette, all original w/ Made in France sticker $195.

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16” C/M Kestner X, stiff wrist body, original mohair 36” Simon & Halbig 979 171/2 wig, brown sl eyes, antique rarer mold, brown sl eyes, pierced ears, early stiff wrist body clothing, repair at knees $3425. (repainted), HH wig, antique clothing $3295. Now $2450.

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 $4550.

30” Kestner 171, brown sl eyes, original plaster pate, nice bj body $595. Now $325.

20.5” French SFBJ, blue sleep eyes, HH wig, pierced ears $450. Now $395.

27” Fabulous K star R 116 on toddler body, blue sleep eyes, great molding & coloring, left hand 3 fingers replaced $3995. Now $2995.

All original 15” Glass eyed Pouty K Star R 114 Boy w/ HH wig, blue sleep eyes, leather sandals, great coloring $5250 Now $4295. 11.5” Kestner #184 Character Child, brown painted eyes, 5 piece body, sweet expression $1695. Now $1095.

16” Kestner Baby Jean marked JDK 12 Made in Germany, brown sleep eyes, beautiful molding & painting $695. Now $525.

27” S & H 1039 w/ high forehead on French BJ Body, HH wig, brown stat eyes $595. Now $475.

25” Kestner Hilda - marked Q 237 JDK Jr 1914 Hilda 20, brown sleep eyes $2595. Now $1995.

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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. Now $2750.

27” S & H 1039 w/ high forehead on French BJ Body, HH wig, brown stat eyes $595. Now $475.

28” K star R 121on toddler body, blue sleep eyes, wonderful molding & coloring $1095. Now $750.

29” La Parisien A 19 Steiner, blue PW eyes, original body replaced right hand, $4500. Now $3195.

Come Join Us in Phoenix, AZ 2 Fabulous Doll Shows! The Barbie Convention J.W. Marriott 5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ Room Sales and Sales Room – Open to Public July 14

25” CM German ABG? Shoulder head on kid body, bisque hands, blue sleep eyes, mohair wig, antique clothing $425. Now $325

16.5” K * R 121 36 on toddler body, blue sl eyes, HH wig $775. Now $550. 18.5” K * R 122 on toddler body, blue sl eyes, mohair wig $795. Now $575.

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. Now $1925.

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. Now $295.

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Eighteen-inches tall, this papier mache lady represents Czechoslovakia. Her outfit is a spectacular example of care, artistry and workmanship. Embroidery decorates the sleeves and neck of her blouse as well as her vest and apron.” Photo by Linda Holderbaum.

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Ecole des Poupées

In July, Samy Odin, from Paris, will be at UFDC. He gives readers of this issue an expert “learning soiree” on matters relating to selection and originality for collectors of French dolls and their wardrobes. For those who could not attend his actual soiree at the Paris apartment, (see pictures below) the good news is that Odin has teamed up again with Margart Kincaid and Ann Coleman to give another lecture. (Details and reservation on page 55.)

Barbies at UFDC

Teatime with the Queen

Prominently featured in this issue - Bradley Justice will be lecturing on Barbies at UFDC and at the Barbie Convention in Phoenix beforehand. Read his fascinating article on the Father of Barbie, (and 4th husband of ZaZa Gabor). Bradley Justice is a leading authority on Barbie history. Check the Barbie Convention in Phoenix, more information at www.barbieconvention.com

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Yet another learning event, “Lunch, Look and Learn” a course on Victoriana, is a sell-out for Michael Canadas of Carmel Doll Shop in California, and British Doll Expert Carol Cameron. More venues in this issue, on page 11.

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Carmel Doll Shop, Home of the Grovian Doll Museum is pleased to announce its upcoming Lunch, Listen and Learn Event Due to popular demand, we have added a second session of ...

Teatime with Queen Victoria’s Dolls Session II: Sunday, October 28, 2018 Our doors will open at 11:00 am

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The cost for this singular event is $165 per registrant. Attendance will be limited, so it is suggested that you sign up early. (A waiting list will be compiled after our seats have filled.) Activities will take place at the home of Carmel Doll Shop: 213 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 643-1902 www.carmeldollshop.com

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Michael Canadas, David Robinson and Grovian Volunteers will cohost this classic British tea, where attendees can expect the white glove treatment from the staff of Carmel Doll Shop. A variety of finger sandwiches and other tasty treats will be offered. Guests are encouraged to wear hats, gloves and other finery.

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Depose Tete Jumeau 3 Mint and all original. A classic find. $ 5,200

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Joyce Kekatos joycedolls@aol.com 718-863-0373 or 917-859-2446 16” Early Bahr & Proschile #261, perfect bisque, sl. eyes, outlined lips. ant. mohair wig & orig. pate, darling ant. pleasted organdy dress, ant. undies & slip, ant. shoes & fabulous ant. Fr. hat, on orig. early heavy BP 6 ball jointed body. AMAZING!! Only....$1175.

14” Tete Jumeau Bebe #4, pw eyes, mint bisque, orig. “head coil” intact, orig. mohair wig & cork pate, “FACTORY ORIGINAL” from head to toe, w/ beautiful orig. Jumeau dress, orig. crocheted socks, undies, orig. Fr. shoes w/big rosettes marked Paris, orig. Jumeau earrings & velvet ant. Fr. Bebe hat, early str. wrist “signed” Jumeau body. SPECTACULAR face! One of the most beautiful I have ever seen. $4875.

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5.5” Rare French All Bisque Mignonette Bride, mint bisque,, pw eyes, great orig. long braided mohair wig, FACTORY orig. silk & lace dress, orig. hat, orig. lace undies, on orig. perfect all bisque body w/rare off white bootines to match her costume incl. her little bouquet. She has been in my personal collection for about 25 years & I have never seen another. A genuine bride. She was very special to me and you will love her too. Only....$3875.

22” Early H. Handwerck #99 DEP, immaculate bisque, sl. eyes, ant. HH wig, wears magnificent ant. ribbed batiste & lace dress w/tucks at yoke, ant. slip & ant. shoes & gorgeous silk & lace hat, on her orig. “signed” Handwerck body, absolutely STUNNING. $995.

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Where the boys are Someone waits for you 2. A) All original 9 inches Huebach boy #8733 perfect condition $1150 B) A little charmer! All original pouty boy by Huebach – size 1 – 11.5 inches – Blue glass sleep eyes – blonde wig – model 6969 – $2750 C) Laughing character boy by Huebach #7911 – all original – perfect condition – 10 inches – $1350

1. A) Rare rare rare – K*R 102 “Carl” – 12 inches – perfect head and body – all original $22,500. B) Another hard to find model by K*R #109, original outfit, wig and shoes – perfect – no wig pulls. 14 inches $6750. C) Mint condition K*R 107 “Carl” (wigged model) – Great outfit – perfect bisque and body – seldom found – 12 inches $9750.

Proud NADDA Member 5. A) Handsome school boy with backpack – Huebach pouty character #6970 – perfect bisque and body – great outfit – 17 inches $1950 B) Character boy by Recknagel – Head and body perfect – nice outfit – 16 inches – great bisque – $950 C) Cute little character boy by S&H 600 – perfect head and body – 12 inches – $1150

4. A) Adorable Frozen Charlie in mint condition – blue eyes – holding his towel – 8.5 inches $395 B) Wonderful little Steiner boy marked C - 3/0 – all original – 10 inches – tiniest flake on left eye rim $3750 C) Black Huebach character boy – brown flirty intaglio eyes – perfect and all original #7671 – 8 inches – $1150

7. A) A handsome brown Huebach boy #7620 – perfect head and body – great outfit – 18 inches – $2750 B) Huebach boy with blue intaglio eyes – perfect bisque and body – rare mold #7760 – great antique outfit – 16 inches – $2750 C) 9 inch Huebach character boy figurine smoking a pipe – perfect – $245

6. A) Baby Bo Kaye – Largest I’ve ever seen! Perfect bisque – Great outfit – 24 inches – $2250 B) K*R 116 lad – perfect bisque – this smiling toddler is one of the rarer characters by K*R – antique outfit – 23 inches $1950 9. Sweetest little boy holding his two pugs – 15.5 inches – perfect bisque by Huebach – very desirable figurine by that company $1750

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10. Dapper Dan with cane and top hat by Huebach – another wonderful Huebach figurine – perfect bisque – 16 inches $2250 11. Skippy by Effanbee 1929 – original policeman outfit 14 inches – $695

3. Summer days – this super rare Shoenhut boy is from the Graziano period. He is wearing his original baseball outfit and shoes. He has carved blonde hair and brown intaglio eyes. Bat appears original – 16 inches – $3750

8. Handsome brown gentlemen – composition head, arms and legs – cloth body – original outfit – outstanding facial and hair modeling – nice original condition – 23 inches – circa 1920/30 – $1150

12. Three Brown Bisque Piano Babies by Huebach A) Brown Huebach boy washing himself with a sponge – perfect – 6 inches $495 B) Large 6-inch baby eating ear of corn (in background) – perfect $595 C) Seated baby – yellow outfit – 5 inches – perfect $375

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ollectors love familiar images to have and to hold, which is why figures from childhood become beautiful toys that can be gifted and treasured. The Disney characters, Chip and Dale, now on sale as a limited edition set, are good examples of what makes a good collectible outcome. Here’s what happened when two great brands Steiff and Disney came together at Busy Street, home of Toy Shoppe and Barrie and Danny Shapiro. “We knew everyone loves Chip ‘n Dale so we were surprised to discover that in all their years of working with Disney, Steiff never created an edition of Chip ‘n Dale. Our exclusive is another first for a Steiff!” the couple told us. Toy Shoppe has, of course worked with Steiff for many years and is a major USA distributor of Steiff bears and animals. They also often retail toys relating to Disney characters. So this year, they have worked out a very special, exclusive, set of chipmunk toys combining the magic of Disney characters and the quality reputation of Steiff. Many of us grew up with Disney’s Chip and Dale (also rendered as Chip ‘n’ Dale or Chip an’ Dale). They are two chipmunk cartoon characters created at Walt Disney Productions in 1943. Their names are a pun on the name of the famous British 18thcentury cabinet maker and furniture designer Thomas Chippendale. The name was suggested by Bill “Tex” Henson, a story artist at the studio. Of the two, Chip is portrayed as being safe, focused, and having a mind for logical scheming. Dale, by contrast, is more dim-witted, lazy, timid, and insecure, and has a very strong sense of humor. Originally the two had a very similar appearance, but as a way to tell them apart, some differences were introduced: Chip has a small black nose (which somewhat resembles a chocolate “chip”, as befitting his name) and two centered protruding teeth, whereas Dale has a large dark red nose and his prominent canine teeth showing. Chip is also depicted as having smooth hair on top of his head while Dale’s tends to be ruffled. In most cartoons they are antagonists opposed to Pluto, Mickey Mouse, or most often, against Donald Duck. So Toy Shoppe now has a limited edition of 1975 Chip ‘n Dales with a wagonful of hand-made wooden acorns. “We arranged with Disney licensing for an exclusive on the chipmunks. They were created by Steiff, and Disney insisted Steiff go back to their roots with Chip’n Dale, capturing them as they were originally illustrated in the 1940s.” Toy Shoppe has gone further, getting a local craftsman to produce the acorns chipmunks love, and gave them a special wagon too.

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Chipmunks like acorns, so Chip’n Dale love these beautiful handmade artisan acorns. Made in the USA by a skilled wood worker, each acorn is hand-turned from premium wood. No two acorns are alike! They range in sizes from approximately .75 inches to 1.5 inches big. The chipmunks’ acorns come in their own Steiff wagon. Whole Set Includes: Chip’n Dale, Steiff Bear Cart, Acorn Acres Wood Sign

Steiff artisans have perfectly captured the charm and appeal of the original Chip’n Dale, first introduced to audiences by Walt Disney in 1943. With embroidered eyes, little felt noses and hand-stitched grins, their expressions are sure to evoke a smile. The chipmunks measure 5.5 inches tall, made of Schulte mohair with tufts of alpaca on their chests and tails, both airbrushed with a distinguishing chipmunk stripe. Dale is a warm russet color and Chip is a lighter shade of brown, reflecting the true likenesses Walt Disney envisioned for each little chipmunk. Of course,

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By Linda Holderbaum

he excitement of a new doll always brings with it, at least for me, an admiration of the doll, and the artist who made it, it’s purpose, questions about where it had been and as always, your wish that they could talk and give you the answer to all these questions. My focus on Eastern European dolls related to the doll I just acquired. I have a great many European dolls of various materials and costumes. But the outfit on my new arrival is what led me to her purchase in the first place. To be the creator of this doll and to put so much work, time and obvious pride into the costuming I find truly worthy showcasing. So I began to look through my other dolls that date from the 1930s to the 1950s that have equally as lavish and detailed costuming. Of course, all the dolls have wonderful outfits and I marvel at the workmanship the artists use. But I was looking for the more unusual outfits. In picking out just a few you will notice these are the larger dolls, not the smaller more “souvenir” types that could be

This 18-inch doll from Czechoslovakia is the doll that started this article. Her outfit is spectacular in workmanship and different from the typical Czech dolls that are often found. She has a blouse with embroidered sleeves and neck, a black pleated skirt with embroidered band and apron, black vest decorated with sewn tubing and thread and a cloth printed scarf. She also has knee high black leather boots glued to the legs of her cloth body. The body has disk joints at the shoulders and hips. 24

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She has a papier mache shoulder head with painted features and brown mohair glued on for hair. She has a sweet and solemn face. Here you can see a closer look of her decorated black vest.

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This is one side of her elaborate apron--notice the embroidered stylized birds facing each other in the rectangular pattern. This same design is duplicated in each side of her skirt and on her sleeves.

easily tucked into luggage or shipped back home as a present. Smaller size could allow for less detail and simplified costumes made it quicker to produce in order to “put food on the table.” Were these ladies and gentlemen adorned for a church or community raffle or fund raiser? Many of these events were held over the years to benefit various causes. Were they made for a child or grandchild to teach them the intricate outfits of their ancestors? Or were they just larger, more expensive souvenirs of their culture? We don’t have an answer but do know that great care was used for each of these masterpieces. Folk dress is attributed to specific cultural groups and does not know the boundaries of countries and municipalities. It is often difficult to determine what time period or region a doll represents, particularly the earlier dolls. National clothing in these areas is a mix of different eras and styles. Shawls and kerchiefs on the head came from the Gothic period. Pleats and lace collars are reminiscent of the Renaissance era. Bellshaped skirts and large puff sleeves came from the Baroque era. And embroidery is typical of all the Slavic countries but is tailored to each specific region. The Functions of Folk Costume in Moravian Slovakia was published in 1971 by Petr Bogatyrev. His observations about the role of folk dress appear to be accurate. He stated that folk dress indicates the occupation of the wearer and distinguishes wealth and social status. Folk dress can signify a special day, holiday or ceremonial day. Folk dress may indicate regional, national and sometimes even religious affiliation. Age and marital status is communicated by folk dress as well. These same observations can be applied to any culture and is and is part of the reason I find ethnic dolls so interesting. What a better way to learn about our neighbors and celebrate our similarities and differences.

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Standing 25-inches tall, this gentleman wears a Hungarian Matyo costume. The elaborately embroidered apron is very similar to those worn by the women. The white flowered ribbon belt hangs down to the bottom edge of his apron. His head is composition with a flange neck and painted features. He has painted brown hair underneath his black hat. A white feather is attached to the back of his hat. He wears a black vest decorated with metal sequins, white glass beads and green rickrack. His shirt has the golden embroidered strips with French knots on the front and shoulders. The 15-inch long apron is black cloth decorated around the edge with a colorful floss trim. Seed beads and white flowered ribbon are sewn to the bottom section. He wears traditional white pants with a fringe called gatya. His apron is adorned with metal sequins surrounded by white braid and seed beads that are on either side of the wide ribbon decorated with colorful flowers.

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While this 19-inch Polish girl wears a more typical outfit—that of Krakow, she was probably made in the 1940s and is a lovely example. Her white blouse is covered by a red felt vest. The cotton skirt has printed flowers covered by a netted apron with ribbon layered in. She has red boots sewn as part of her legs and nicely sewn hands with only the thumbs separate. Her mask type head is made of papier mache with painted features on a cloth body. She has yellow blonde floss hair and wears a double layer of red beads. The felt vest has elaborate beading with seed and tube beads as well as metal sequins and green floss decoration. The back of her skirt is seen better here as are the long blonde braids that are tied behind her head. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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This 16-inch Hungarian lady has a flange papier mache head and painted features. Underneath her finely pleaded but faded apron is another pleaded skirt and five additional petticoats. Under her embroidered shawl with red and green silk floss edging is a white blouse gathered at the elbows with red embroidered edging. Her hat is very different from the traditionally seen unmarried ladies hat with the colorful pompoms. The hat is peaked on the top and made of embroidered ribbon with black lace trim. Some research indicates this may be the hat of a newly married woman. She has brown mohair used for her hair. A back shows the finely pleated black skirt that is hard to see under her apron in the front. The skirt is layered with gold sewn designs. The edging on her shawl is very long and elaborate and changes color—in back it is green with a little blue as well.

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Yugoslavia is the home of this 16-inch lady. All cloth, she has felt hands and wire armature running throughout her body. Her costume consists of a white dress with lace trim, red corduroy vest with silver metallic trim and red velvet apron. She has delicately embroidered features on her linen face, floss black curly hair and yarn embroidered flowers on her white blouse with lace trim. The red velvet apron has a flower pattern sewn on with fine yarn and black edging and lace around the edges. The back of her outfit is very interesting. This striped and gathered back “apron� has a strange edging croqueted of bright green yarn. Her traditional leather folk shoes with the turned up toes are called opanak and a symbol of Serbian tradition. You can also see under the lacing her knitted socks.

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Seated on a wooden chair this Hungarian lady was probably an early (1940s) doll made by Marga. She has a painted silk face and is 13 ½-inches tall. She has a white blouse, black vest, blue brocade shirt, red apron and elaborate net head covering. This close-up of her face shows the typical face with slight smile that the Marga Company produced from the 1930s through the 1970s. She has amber colored tube beads on her necklace that includes the older metallic sequins and clear seed beads which are also found on the sleeves of her blouse. Her hair is black floss. This back view shows the embroidered trim used for decoration on her skirt and underneath the netting of her hat. The sleeves of her blouse have a wide lace insert bordered by the metal sequins and seed beads. They are gathered at the elbow with pink ribbon bows.

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This 22-inch tall German girl wears the costume of the Sorbs people from the area of Spreewald, Germany. The Sorbs are a West Slavic ethnic group predominantly inhabiting their homeland in Lusatia, a region divided between Germany and Poland. She has on her lap a later example of the same costume—an 8-inch celluloid doll from the 1970s. The headdress itself measures 18-inches across. All the embroidery on the hat and outfit was created using the satin stitch. The hat is reinforced with light cardboard inside and is a slightly darker color than her dress. The dress may have been cleaned while it would be impossible to clean the hat successfully. Her flange head is a composition or papier mache material that has been undercoated and painted for the features. She has floss type brown hair. This close-up of the front of the skirt and blouse shows the large flower embroidery

This Slovak or Moldvian couple were purchased together. While she is somewhat plain, his outfit is wonderful. Seventeen-inches tall, he has a light composition flange head with elaborately embroidered white outfit with light blue velvet vest. He has high black leather boots that also have decoration around the top. His features are painted on a nicely crafted face. His hair is molded and painted but there is also dark hair glued on top of the molding. He wears a black velvet hat with gold metallic trim. This view of the front of his pants shows the tremendous attention to detail that was used. Designs are intricately sewn in blue to his pants, in red on the cloth attached to his pants with the thin narrow leather strips that are also decorated with white seed beads. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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The Father of Image of Ryan on his estate.

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The doll that launched a million collectors. The iconic #1 Barbie doll is highly sought after by collectors, and was considered on of the best investments of the 20th century. Her original retail $3.00, if in pristine untouched condition, she can command a price over $6,000 Tiny holes in the feet are lined with metal tubing for support and fit over two prongs on the original posing stand.

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1959-60 era #3 Barbie doll wearing “Barbie-Q”, this classic fashion designed by Charlotte Johnson possessed tiny cooking utensils including rolling pin and spatula.

Ruth and Elliott Handler breaks ground on the new Hawthorne Factory. Ryan is on front row, kneeling 2nd from the left.

Brunette #1 Barbie doll in “Roman Holiday” a fashion produced for 1959 only. Accessories included a red straw hat and sunglasses. It is one of the hardest to find Barbie outfits from that first year. Antique DOLL Collector

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Having just left the Raytheon Corporation, Ryan knew a thing or two about Rockets and missiles. Here is a page out of the 1958 Mattel dealer catalog.

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were all different than what he was used to in Boston. One afternoon he drove down to Mattel in Hawthorne California and met the Handlers again. His engineering knowledge, business sense and ideas would be assets to Mattel, but what he asked for in salary was a deal breaker. After some clever negotiations, they settled that Ryan would receive a percentage for each product that he designed for Mattel. Both felt they got a great deal. Later this would prove to be more in Ryan’s favor. Ryan’s work with the military world brought a firsthand knowledge of rockets, weapons and guns that added realism to the toys that Mattel was producing. Their catalogs in the 1950’s were filled with everything that every little boy would have dreamed. Western style pistols with holsters, miniature scale Rocket ships like those at NASA, a crazy velocipede and the “V-rroom” cycle, an attachment for a bicycle that provided a “motorcycle” style sound. Though they were enjoying huge success Ruth Handler felt that the company was missing out on the girl’s aisle at the toy store and wanted to expand their market share. Jack Ryan was preparing to travel to Japan to sort out the production of the upcoming line when Ruth Handler gave him the “Bild Lilli”, a shapely doll that she had found on a European trip in 1956 to see if he could get a similar doll produced. Feeling that this could be the basis for her “paper doll project brought to life”, Ryan tucked the doll in his briefcase and left for his trip. Initial conversations with their counterparts at factories in Japan indicated that they could essentially copy the doll line for line. Ryan, wanted it to be original and he took a step back and decided that there would need to be some changes. If this was to be done, he wanted it done right. First, he set out to obtain Lilli dolls from Germany, and provided them to several sculptors in California. Each sculptor was given the same task: “soften her face”, add more detail, eliminate the molded shoes. Three sculptors (that I can document) were paid and delivered on this challenge. When this process was completed, the parts that were superior were put together to create the one doll. Sculptor in Cy Wood California delivered a model that would serve as the final production for the hands for Barbie. These finals were cast in an early resin and in some cases plaster like materials that were painted. Jack Ryan would take sample castings of the doll to a Hollywood friend who worked at the Max Factor Company. “Bud Westmore” was a make-up artist to the stars, providing special effects for movies such as “The Creature from the Black Lagoon”. The makeup he created for Barbie would eventually be cut into metal stencils so that the make up could be air brushed on. The final sculpts of the doll would be copied in plaster molds and then cast in wax, and then provided to a tool and die maker named Len Farber to create the test molds for the vinyl production.

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Above: Early castings of Barbie were made of materials such as resin and plaster by the sculptors who worked to bring her to life. This early casting is a painted resin (Private collection) Patent Drawing. The original patent for the Barbie doll indicates many features including the pedestal posing stand. Note Jack Ryan’s name at the top of the document. He held over 1000 US patents.

Ryan applied for and received US Patent 3,009,284 for doll construction, the first Barbie doll patent. Initial dolls were created in rotational cast vinyl so she literally pops together. The balls of her feet possess tiny holes that are lined with tubing to accommodate a posing stand with two metal prongs that fit into the metal tubes. This is not the first time this method of a posing stand for a doll was utilized. The statuette doll by Radiguet Cordonnier from 1880 had a posing stand with two metal rods that inserted into the dolls heels to hold her in a standing position. I recently had the opportunity to inspect one of these antique French fashion dolls from the collection of Valerie Fogel, and the similarity is stunning. A full busted adult fashion doll with essentially the same style posing stand, but from another century. (Ironically, both of these were quickly discontinued for similar reasons, their fragility). Once the doll itself was figured out, there were many other aspects that would need to be addressed. Finding materials, and the companies that could get it produced. Ryan would rely heavily on Frank Nakamura. He would be a negotiator and work to find factories that could handle not only

Right: The earliest Barbie dolls were made of rotational cast vinyl and the pieces (except for her head) are solid vinyl and literally just “pop� together.

The Radiguet and Cordonnier French Fashion doll has holes in the heels of her shoes that fit on a two prong posing stand much like the original Barbie doll. (Collection of Valerie Fogel) Antique DOLL Collector

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The Picnic set, one of the original 22 costumes designed for the Barbie doll came with a small plastic fish produced by a leading celluloid factory in Japan.

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Sweater Girl, Not a collector favorite, but a favorite of mine. The Twinset was all the rage in the 1950’s, and Barbie’s little wool sweater is perfectly scaled.

the production but the quantity that would be required. Kokusai Boeki, one of the manufacturers for Mattel in Japan set up manufacturing and began the process for mass production. Charlotte Johnson, a clothing designer and teacher from the Chouinard College in Los Angeles would be brought over in 1958 to Japan to set up the production for the clothing. She would work with Fumiko Miyatsuka to create the small garments in a method that could be mass produced. As each thing was designed Frank Nakamura will assist with the sourcing of fabrics and materials. Accessories would require sculpting, tooling, and engineering. As a reminder, nothing from the Barbie product line ever existed previously. Other companies had to be utilized, a celluloid manufacture to produce tiny things like sunglasses, and a fish for her fishing pole. A sock manufacturer was utilized to produce the tiny sweater for the “Sweater Girl” outfit which was so popular it was re-ordered 3 times. This was all a new scale and created solely for the Barbie doll. Zippers were created in a size “0” by the YKK company just for Barbie. Although the Barbie doll would become

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One of the lesser expensive fashions of it’s time “Cotton Casual” retailed at $1.00, but it was full of style and had tiny silk bows at the bust for detail. Modeled by a #3 Barbie doll and shown with a never removed from box example.

Perhaps the most unnecessary items for Barbie were her bra and girdle, but in 1959, foundation garments such as these were a part of life, thus had to be included.

the new industry standard, there was no existing scaled product to draw on for inspiration, everything was new. Once production was set up in Japan, initial orders were placed. Approximately 250,000 of each costume was ordered and set for production. This order, placed prior to toy fair would insure that they would be ready to ship and deliver in time for holiday season. Television commercials were planned and produced by the Carson Roberts Advertising agency and set to air during the ever-popular Mickey Mouse Club television show. Mattel had a long-standing relationship with this Disney production, initially they were their exclusive advertiser, purchasing enough ad time equal to the company’s net worth. They knew that these ads paid off by putting their product in front of the children who would demand it. Advertising was also a major selling point to buyers

who came to New York Toy fair in early March to place their orders. At Toy Fair, the predominantly male buying force were not intrigued by the Barbie doll. Perhaps they thought it too “grown up” or that mothers would not buy it for little girls, but what ever they thought, the did not write orders. The slowness in sales caused Ruth Handler to send a telex message to the factory in Japan requesting that they cut back production. This mistake would come back to haunt both Handler and the toy store buyers when just a few weeks later the commercials ran and little girls marched into toy stores looking for the Barbie doll. Mattel would spend the next two years working overtime to meet the demand. Buyers struggled to get the inventory, and in some cases the buyers who didn’t purchase the doll, found themselves in the unemployment line for this mistake. Antique DOLL Collector

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Contact sheet of images from production of the Chatty Cathy doll. While a lot of the Mattel manufacturing moved overseas in the 60’s, mostly to Japan, they still operated a factory and production in their plant in Hawthorne California. Chatty dolls that are unmarked, or carry no country of origin were probably manufactured there.

Ryan’s negotiated contract was now about to pay off. He found himself in an interesting position. He had not only hit a home run, he had hit a grand slam. With the success of Barbie, also came the success of Chatty Cathy. This talking doll held a tiny record turned by the help of a coil spring that activated with the pull of a string that was on the dolls back. When the string was released the doll said one of several phrases. Some of the earliest models would be voiced by Ann Ryan, Jack’s daughter who would visit headquarters to visit her dad. I interviewed Ann Ryan, Jack’s oldest daughter for this article and she shared a lot of her memories, photos and stories of her Father’s career at Mattel. Her Uncle Jim, Jack’s brother was a sound engineer who worked in the recording studio at Mattel where they recorded the voices for all the talking dolls and toys. Jack would file the patent for Chatty Cathy. This same patent worked for Chatty baby, tiny chatty baby, and a new one was created for the Charmin’ Chatty that had a special mechanism that allowed the record to be changed. This “Chatty” style mechanism was Jack Ryan’s design and was used in dozens of Mattel dolls and toys including Cecil the Seasick Sea Monster, Larry the Lion, Mrs. Beasley and would eventually be made small enough that in 1968, Barbie too would be a “Talker”. With the sale of each of these items, a percentage was to be paid to Ryan. Each time that a new attribute was created for Barbie, research, engineering and a patent for this improvement was filed. The bendable legs and the Twist ‘n Turn waist were just a few of these attributes that he held the patent. Eventually he would receive over 1,000 patents. As the profits for these fabulous toys and dolls rolled in, the commission checks for Jack Ryan increased,

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Night Negligee was a pink confection and of Gown and robe in sheer nylon. Her mules had tiny pompoms and she came with a little toy puppy.

The Girl in the gilded cage. A #4 Barbie doll wearing sweet dreams and holding a tiny brass alarm clock. The tiny accessories like this added to the play value of the doll.

Commuter set, a two piece navy blue suit with both casual and dressy blouses came with a fanciful hat and miniature red hat box.

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Exterior of the Ryan estate showing the “Castle” style walls he had built

Exterior view of the “Castle” the Ryan estate.

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affording him a rather fabulous lifestyle. With this income he bought posh cars, that he improved upon, and an estate at 688 Nimes Road in Bel Air California that he would refer to as the Castle. Originally owned by the actor Warner Baxter who had appeared in silent movies like “The Great Gatsby”. Ryan would purchase this home in 1962 and would begin turning this Tudor style mansion into his own version of an amusement park. He built a series of facades to create the illusion of a castle and created interiors in gothic medieval style. The dining room, fit for a king had an enormous table that extended from a throne. During his elaborate parties, the special guest of honor would get to wear the “Crown”. The estate itself became an entity of its own, hosting events, charity balls and guests from around the world. Celebrity dog shows, fashion shows, and special concerts including one by Steppenwolf for a Valentine’s day concert in 1968. Jack Ryan always surrounded himself with beautiful things, among them were beautiful women, actresses, models, coworkers. In the era of 60’s in California, he was living a fairly excessive lifestyle, even by those standards. Jack Ryan set out to create a world where he could have as much fun as an adult possibly could while getting to enjoy the pleasures of being a child. Many children dreamed of a treehouse in their backyard, so did Jack Ryan, and he created an elaborate treehouse with dining table and chandelier at the top of a tree on the grounds of his estate. Accessible via a spiral staircase, it was an idea that ended up making news. Many children dream of a toy fire truck, also a dream of Ryan’s, so he purchased a real fire truck and had it restored, removing the tanks and creating platforms for guests to sit. After parties, guests would pile on to it and drive down to Los Angeles to newest discotheque. Although it was illegal to use a siren or emergency lights unless you had a real emergency vehicle, that was just one of the rules that Ryan would politely ignore.

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Ryan descends the Treehouse. He was a stylish dresser, and a lover of exotic cars. One of his cars is now in the collection of Jay Leno.

Dreaming of bulldozers and playing in the dirt with a dump truck? Ryan continued this into his adulthood constantly working to enhance the estate. Always referring to it as “Construction” his guests and friends started calling it “deconstruction” as there was always something getting demolished. It was child’s play on an adult scale. Cars, treehouses, playing in the sand and building blocks. Childhood pleasures, but with a glamorous outcome. It is hard to remember but before we were all connected with our cell phones, Ryan would install over a hundred telephones throughout his estate. He could make or take a call no matter where he was on his estate (even in his treehouse). However, his phones did not ring but “chirped” the recording of a bird whenever a call came through. His attention would turn from design to creating a lavish lifestyle full of celebrities and glamour. Ryan had an appreciation for the theatre, Hollywood, and was fascinated by celebrities. His parties attracted 60’s and 70’s stars that remind me of my own youth. Shirley Jones, of the Partridge Family television show. Jo Anne Worley, from Laugh in, hosting a celebrity dog show, a none other than Zsa Zsa Gabor, Ryan’s neighbor who would become his 2nd wife (He was her 5th Husband). Her glamour, perfection was appealing to Ryan’s sensibilities. They married in 1975, after being neighbors for a while. “The Castle” estate would take on a life of its own, Ryan would host over 180 parties in one year. The staffing to do this could have cost a pretty penny, but Ryan worked out a deal with several students at UCLA. In exchange for tuition and housing, they worked security, and did odd jobs around the estate. Ryan provided a uniform with a patch illustrated with a castle and the name “RYAN”.

A party emergency. Ryan had this vintage Firetruck restored and used it for a myriad of things including chauffeuring guests to parties, and night clubs in Los Angeles.

Zsa Zsa Gabor and other guests enjoy the 1969 “Bastille day” party. Gabor would become Ryan’s 2nd wife, and he, her 5th husband. Ann Ryan speaks very highly of Gabor and was a wonderful stepmom and a lover of animals. UCLA students with Castle patch on their shirts were used for security and worked around the estate. Ryan provided housing and paid their tuition

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In 1974, the hierarchy of Mattel would be upended. Ruth and Elliott Handler would be ousted as President and VP from the company they had founded. To put it politely, Ruth had cooked the books. In a complicated court case that lasted years, Ruth Handler would receive the largest sentence of community service ever given at the time, 2,500 hours, 5 years’ probation and a hefty fine. She plead no contest to a multiple count indictment alleging that she influenced the price of Mattel stock by falsifying company records regarding sales and earnings. Spared jail time, her departure would begin an era of austerity and change at Mattel. Budget cuts and decline in quality is very apparent when looking at that era of dolls and toys. One budget cut that was not apparent to collectors was that Mattel stopped paying Jack Ryan his royalties. Prior to that happening, the statements of royalties for Ryan would become less and less. He felt that the income was being understated, and he departed and would set up his own design group. Though he was able to continue in the lifestyle he was living on the money he had made for a while, he would hire lawyers to sue Mattel. This lawsuit would last years and take its toll both on Ryan’s finances and his mental health. He felt rejected by a company that had blossomed as a result of his creativity and hard work. Their biggest products and brands all had his mark. He held over 1,000 patents and was to receive royalties for each of them. When things started getting difficult, Ryan and Gabor would separate and divorce, and eventually in 1977 the Castle would be sold, and when funds diminished, for a time he would reside in a very modest apartment.

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The lawsuit with Mattel would eventually settle in 1980 for 10 million dollars, less than the 24 million he felt he was owed. With this settlement, Ryan would purchase another fabulous home and would try to make his mark again opening his own design firm. He continued with his love of cars, and invention and would marry again. Often as we collect, we tend to only look at the end product, the doll itself. We never think of the many hands that the doll itself had to pass through. The idea, concept, sculptor, mold maker, production, clothing designer, pattern maker, seamstress, artist for packaging, printer, and even the person who finally puts it into a box. It truly takes a village to bring a doll to the market place, and there are many who could take credit. Each part, important, none could happen without the others. But as the success of Barbie grew, so did the stance as to who was her creator. Ruth Handler and Ryan both took credit for the creation of the Barbie doll, including her name. Ruth’s daughter, Barbara, and Ryan’s first wife also Barbara, thus creates an agreement on the name, but a disagreement on the origin. In my opinion, both were due credit, both needed each other to produce the product. However, Ryan often does not get the credit that he is due. There is no mention of his name at Mattel, and he is often ignored in publications done to commemorate Barbie. This however is not limited to him, many designers and workers with Mattel have fallen into an obscure hole and have been forgotten. There is no telling how many have made a lasting impression on the toy industry and the doll world that will never know any credit. In 1991, After struggling with the demons of depression, substance abuse and living with the effects of a stroke, Ryan would succumb to his mental illness and take his own life. The one word that could be used to describe Ryan after his departure at Mattel would be bitter. I am certain he felt betrayed by the ones that had believed in him, and those he gave the better of 20 years of service whom enjoyed the spoils of his victory. This bitterness would not fade, but I prefer to think of the legacy that he created, that so many of use enjoyed in our youth, and those creations of his that we collectors still seek out. His designs would be part of the millions of dolls and toys played with by millions of children. It’s those same inventions, designs and creations that continue to inspire new products around the world. He’s responsible for the joy of many, including myself. Jack Ryan, was brilliant, a man ahead of his time, a man with vision and he is Barbie’s Dad. Author’s note: Ann Ryan has written an autobiography about growing up with the Father of Barbie that will be published in the coming year. Barbie® is a registered trademark of Mattel Chatty Cathy® is a registered trademark of Mattel

Margaret Kincaid is coming to UFDC 69th Annual Convention July 17-21, 2018 Phoenix, Arizona I’ll see you in Samy Odin’s booth!

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In Quest of Originality By Samy Odin

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complete my “ideal puzzle.” For example, when I built the SFBJ collection, I “needed” to find every possible face mold, every possible size made, every variation that would fit into the project of writing a book about this topic, while setting up a special exhibition that could fulfill my encyclopedic aspirations. Then an awareness of the rarity factor seriously hit my collecting behavior. No matter if I aesthetically liked or didn’t like a doll, when I perceived it as “rare” I would buy it since I knew that a rare doll is always a better choice, for both the collector and the dealer I had turned into. What is interesting in this complex process is that each step brings the collector to the next without wiping off the results of what was achieved in previous phases. Progressively, things seemed to make more sense, each object echoed into others while the collecting technique was maturing. To function long term, a collector really

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needs to set up rules. Thankfully, each of us thinks and acts differently but through connections with other like-minded individuals we can better enjoy our collecting experience. Now, when it comes to patrimonial implications, the condition and the originality of a doll become essential features. Through the experience of running a museum for a quarter of a century, I have come to cherish the pieces that could combine all of the preceding points as well as being in excellent condition and fully original. Condition has always been a plus on the doll scene. No matter how old or how rare a doll is, when it has been kept in mint condition it is worth more, historically as well as financially. Today, the criterion that is most important to me is “full originality.” It is around this subject, around this collecting strategy, that my current teaching activities in the doll world are focused. What does “Full Originality” mean? How does a collector measure the degree of originality of a doll? What to look for when trying to determine if a doll is fully original? How to determine the degrees of originality, from “MIB” to “fully factory original”, to “good original condition”, to “as close as the original as possible”, to “faked-up to look original”, or “not original at all”? I share here examples of the Parisiennes with authentic wardrobes that we discussed during an event recently held in Paris at my friends Marie-Claude and Douglas’s elegant Art Nouveau apartment. Attendees had a ball since they had a rare opportunity to handle and study original dolls and their clothing and accessories from the French Second

Empire. Six lady dolls from the late 1840s to the early 1870s were shown as if they just had been brought down from the attic. Each is contained in either a trunk or a box, together with its wardrobe. This is how they usually were found in households, after decades spent in the dark and quiet of an armoire. Once these playthings ended up put away for good, often one or two generations after they had hit the market brand new, they were carefully stored in their trunk, with their garments and accessories piled up so not to take up too much space. Exactly like a little girl would pack her doll before departing for a vacation. It is this sensation, the excitement of the discovery that we wanted to share with our attendees. Those of us who experienced that moment in the past know what I mean. Unveiling a treasure that has for so long been forgotten, or simply carefully put away, is a highlight for a collector. How many dolls do we actually find on the market surrounded by their true original wardrobe? And their rarity, combined with their condition, can explain why their value has increased exponentially in the last two decades. The oldest doll shared here is a Pauline, from the late 1840s. Like many leather-bodied poupées with a papiermâché head of that generation, her wardrobe is composed of a few pieces of underwear, four printed cotton dresses, probably one for each season, a fancy blue silk belt with matching fringed bonnet, a straw hat tied with a very sober black velvet ribbon that matches the decoration on the winter dress and one pair of black leather shoes. Antique DOLL Collector

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The Huret doll that comes next is actually the combination of two original entities. The doll came with no wardrobe at all but stole the clothing of a contemporary doll that went missing. Even though none of the pieces composing this wardrobe is marked, they all date from the early 1860s to the early 1870s and are appropriate for a luxury Huret doll of that generation. 46

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Note the white piquÊ dress, which is very much in the style of Mademoiselle Susse’s creations, often seen on Huret dolls, with a sober cut and elegant soutache embroideries. Five more ensembles and several accessories and extra items grace this trousseau, mostly for the colder seasons. It is interesting to note that most of the items seem factorymade, with the exception of a navy blue day dress, simpler in pattern and clearly home made at the very beginning of the 1870s. The black velvet knots and the seams are a give-away of its domestic origin. All of the other items in this wardrobe are more refined and sample the exquisite details expected on luxury playthings of the Second Empire

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The Rohmer is my favorite in this group. It screams full originality! The trunk is perfectly matching the size of the doll, its contents are refined and tasteful, like all of the creations of this grand dame of the doll scene. Six main ensembles compose this wardrobe, together with a few layers of white pieces of underwear as well as a few accessories, such as chapeaux, silver purse and leather bag, opera glasses, carnet de bal, handkerchief - an excellent testimony of the proper life of a top class doll. The red wool “ensemble de promenade” that the doll is wearing here is the perfect reflection of the “mode enfantine” sported by many dolls from the 1860s. Antique DOLL Collector

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The Barrois lady presented here only has a few items left from her wardrobe, and not always kept in the best condition. This is the ideal doll for a rescue project. The purple velvet dress she is wearing needed some restoration on the lace trimming, for example, and the other elements that made it to our days seem to be bits and pieces that survived after the busy life of this plaything. What is interesting is the little calendar kept with the doll and dated 1867: An excellent starting point for a collector who would enjoy hunting for the appropriate old pieces to enrich this wardrobe. 50

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The Blampoix lady that Marie-Claude Wagner just bought directly from the original French family has a simpler, yet charming wardrobe contained into its trunk. It dates from the mid 1860s and has been diligently kept for several generations. Of course, cotton dresses and pieces of underwear aged better than the silk checkered dress shown in the front. This leads to the question of how to preserve and conserve melting textiles. It is a problem and this is where I admire the capability of those passionate seamstresses who can reproduce an antique dress cut from appropriate period materials and honor the skills of the original doll makers. Now, when it comes to comparing an original outfit with a newly made copy, it becomes evident that only the very skilled couturiers can accomplish the miracle of recreating a dress that looks antique. The late Mathilde Héritier was an example of those superior crafters able to research thoroughly the perfect materials and follow, stitch after stitch, the same old-time sewing techniques and patterns in order to bring back to life an antique doll garment. Her historian work was between restoration and re-creation. In the same vein, but definitely oriented to the re-creation of doll dresses cut from authentic fabrics is Sylvia McNeil. Her legendary

Chiffonnette owns a wardrobe so extensive and so refined that rare are the poupées today who can compete with her. Both of these ladies, through their talented work give the best tribute to the Second Empire poupées. Each collector who preserves antique dolls and their wardrobes has a responsibility to future generations. Several textiles from that era are so fragile, so perishable that it is important we follow the conservation rules that apply in major museums. This is the reason why we asked world-famous authority in this domain, Elizabeth Ann Coleman, to contribute to our teaching program for next Fall. “In Quest of Originality” is also the title we chose for our next Ecole des Poupées, held in Gaithersburg next November (see ad following this article). Margaret Kincaid and myself felt it was time to share our experience in this specific field and have a prestigious guest speaker that could help our attendees to better understand the focus of collecting all original dolls from the past, to study the characteristics of antique doll garments, to anticipate the issues of aging textiles and to go as close as possible to “the real thing”, by handling and studying authentic dolls that have been kept in their very exceptional original condition. Antique DOLL Collector

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We finish our “causerie” by presenting a charming poupée possibly made by Jumeau, even though unmarked. Her wardrobe dates from the early 1870s but one dress seems to date from the late 1860s: that is the fancy yellow ball gown that the doll could have sported when first given to her owner. Most of the time, a child would get her first bisque headed poupée around age seven and her trousseau would build, little by little, during the following years. This explains why, most frequently, a doll trousseau spans around five to eight years, and sometimes, when passed to the next generation, it includes garments twenty or more years younger. I used to remove later items from a wardrobe, conscious that they were not coherent 52

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to the time frame the doll had been first produced, but now I tend to respect the private dimension of a plaything and keep everything together, especially when I can get it coming from a first hand provenance. An extended wardrobe better tells us the story of a doll and how it evolved through time. This particular doll, for example, owns factory made clothing as well as home-made items, some very refined, others simpler in construction and crafting. This is so reflective of the role dolls played in the education of children. Not only did they learn to sew for their doll, but they would learn from an early age to choose the right fabrics out of left-overs of human scaled pieces of clothing. They would also learn how to shop well, picking the ideal accessory from doll related boutiques, or asking for a specific item as a Christmas gift. I wish our society had kept more written records of what playing dolls meant for children of past generations. Rarely has a girl’s diary been kept together with her playthings so we can only imagine how each doll contributed to the everyday life of the humans it was given to. 54

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Ecole des Poupées

Session #10 In Quest of Originality

Samy Odin and Margaret Kincaid present a new 2 ½ day seminar that helps you to understand what originality means in antique doll matters Guest Presenter: Elizabeth Ann Coleman

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ccasionally a special doll surfaces that is a premier example of an ideal you have been looking for. While there are a great many ethnic dolls produced in a wide range of quality, finding the really fine example is difficult. One of those special dolls is shared with you here. She is an example of fine manufacturing and also is an example of what we can learn about others. Standing 21-inches tall with her hat, this fine composition lady is a wonderful example of a young Latvian lady whether commercially made or dressed by hand. My thanks to whoever took care of her in the past to have her in such wonderful condition. Manufactured in the 1930s or 1940s, she has a composition flange head on a cloth body. Her arms are composition to just below the shoulder and her legs are composition to just above the knee. She has painted features and red mohair glued onto her head for hair and even sports painted finger nails. She wears a traditional Latvia woman’s outfit which originated back in the 13th century. The main parts of her costume include a skirt and long-sleeved tunic-shaped linen shirt. In all regions an essential part of the traditional costume is a woolen shawl or villaine, which is a rectangular or square piece of fabric draped around the shoulders. Ancient shawls were dark blue with bronze ornaments as fasteners. By the 18th and 19th centuries the festival shawls were mainly white or blue. Festival shawls were used to adorn and protect the wear from harm. Her shirt has red embroidery at the shoulders. There are also long embroidered decorative lines on her red skirt which has been doubled around the bottom edge to make it stuff and stand out. Sometimes these skirts have a band at the bottom edge in a different color. There is also wool embroidery along the edge of her shawl. She has two pins, one holding the shawl on her right shoulder and one fastening her green wool vest in the front. The green vest has a lighter shade of green embroidery around the edge as well. What looks like a brooch at her neck is actually a circle of heavy thread with red beads sewn onto it in a circular shape. The most beautiful piece of her costume is her hat. As in many cultures, costumes identify the marital status of the wearer. Unmarried women wear these headdresses called vainags in Latvian. This hat is an exquisite example of handwork with red material over a stiff base. The designs are made with embroidery, fine metal, seed beads and also tube and larger beads. This looks very much like the full sized hats that were passed down from generation to generation because of all the work that went into creating them. A green elastic band which has lost its elasticity was used to hold the hat in place on her head. Unfortunately, like many of the ethnic dolls, she is not marked or tagged as to who the creator was. But she is an exceptional example, nonetheless. I am always thrilled with information shared by fellow collectors so if anyone has any information on this beauty, please feel free to share with me at Lholderbau@aol.com.

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The red mohair has been glued carefully to her head and is not a wig.

She has painted brown eyes and eye brows and The contours of this wonderfully sculpted face, a closed mouth. The quality of the composition complete with little puffy areas under her eyes, is excellent and there is very little crazing. give her a great expression.

Seed beads are the majority of the decorations for her vainags. Metallic wire is looped and attached with embroidery thread and transparent white tube beads and larger glass beads are also used in various areas of this repetitious design.

She has long silk stockings that are tucked into her bloomer type underwear and wears her original red leather shoes.

Close ups of the metal pins at her shoulder and on the front of her vest.

The back view shows the neat rows of curls around the back of her head which are glued into place. The lines of wool embroidery on her skirt can also be seen from this view. Antique DOLL Collector

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Dolls with a Cause by Margo Delaughter

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olls have played a large role in history as a means of raising funds for many worthy causes. This was true both here in the United States as well as in Europe. The United States often used dolls made in Europe and then added elaborate wardrobes and accessories. Dolls like Rose Percy and Ethel Newcome come to mind as both dolls brought in generous contributions during the Civil War. Then there were the Polly Heckewelder cloth dolls made here in the United States to benefit the Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem, PA. as well as the Missionary Ragbaby dolls made to benefit the Park Congregational Church in Elmira, New York. Let’s not forget the WPA doll project that put so many American women to work during the Great Depression. These are but a few of the many dolls throughout the years that have contributed to many worthy causes. Europe also used dolls to raise funds for worthy causes, but we know less about them. During WWI Helena de Rosen Gorski Paderewska developed a Polish Relief Fund doll after seeing a doll dressed in Alsatian costume being

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sold in Paris carrying a motto, “Buy a doll and save a life.” Why not a Polish doll for the Polish Relief Fund? Her dolls can be still found today and are prized by cloth doll collectors. Norah Wellings produced a doll called “Harry the Hawk”. He was introduced as a Royal Airforce Airman mascot for the Second World War. Every sale made was donated to the R.A.F. Comforts Fund to help the War efforts. The dolls ranged in size from 7 ½ inches to 10 inches. I’m sure in Europe there were many more benefit doll projects that we know little or nothing about. These dolls raised money for the war effort and put many women to work making and dressing them. Thus, they served a dual purpose in times of war and later in times of peace. The dolls I have mentioned so far were fairly similar in form. Commercial dolls were used and then dressed in fancy outfits or they were handmade cloth dolls made from a pattern and dressed in simple outfits. The dolls all looked much the same. These dolls were not made to look like any particular adult or child. This was not the case for a few benefit portrait dolls of WWI that were made in England.

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While enjoying looking at the many dolls on Ruby Lane, I came across a very interesting boy doll. The caption under his photo read, “Prim Doll Handpainted Face Cloth Body c1915”. When I clicked on the site I found he was one of 5 dolls which the seller (in England) described as a family. The dolls ranged from 15” to 18” in size. The seller felt the largest doll was the mother and the others her children – 3 girls and the 1 boy. I’m not sure they were all in the same family as the seller thought, but I will probably never know. She purchased them as a set so perhaps she is correct. The dolls had been stored away and were in fair to good condition. The doll considered the mother was in the best shape. The others suffered damage to the noses, cracks in the heads and considerable damage to the hands. The heads of all the dolls are made from papier mache and the bodies of various materials. Some have bodies all of fabric while others have leather and fabric bodies. One thing is certain – all the heads were painted by artist Minnie

Jane Hardman nee Shubrook. She would have a meeting with the person the doll was to be made for and the doll was made in their likeness. Since the bodies vary in materials, I can only assume that she outsourced the completion of the doll to various parties who used the materials they had on hand to complete the doll. The money raised from the dolls was donated to the war effort. Patrons who commissioned the dolls must have been fairly well off to be able to afford dolls during the war years. Minnie Jane Hardman (nee Shubrook) was born on June 3, 1862. She was the daughter of Lewis Charles and Jane Shubrook. She was a student at the Royal Academy in the 1880’s and married Henry Hardman, a shipping clerk, on July 19, 1893. A son was born in 1895 and named Wilfred Henry Hardman. Exhibitions of her paintings were shown at the Royal Academy, the New Watercolour Society and other venues between the years 18951899. The 1911 census lists her as a widow. She was 48 at the time of her husband’s death.. She died in the registration district of Barnet, Hertfordshire in 1952. Antique DOLL Collector

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The boy doll looks like a typical English schoolboy. He is 16 inches tall and dressed in a gold knit sweater and hat trimmed in green. His brown corduroy trousers are knee length and button at the waist with a single button. The pockets on his sweater are actually pockets and not just trim to appear as pockets! The knitted socks match the green trim of the sweater and hat. His one lone shoe is now a cream color and buckles at the ankle. A long sleeve white (now cream) shirt with collar is under his sweater and a blue, white and black stripped necktie complete his attire. It is interesting to note that the buttons on his sweater and trousers are metal. The papier mache shoulder head is realistically painted. One can almost picture the young boy he represents. His short brown hair is parted on the left and his ears are molded. Blue gray eyes with brown eyebrows, a pert nose, rosy cheeks and red lips complete his facial features. As the photo shows, his nose is damaged. Both hands have really suffered, but it appears the thumb was separate from his fingers and suggests the hands were mitten shaped 60

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with stitched fingers. The feet are wonderful! Great care was taken to form them so that the stitching delineates each toe. I only examined one foot for fear of destroying his remaining shoe as it is tightly buckled to his foot. I can only assume it is exactly the same. He is jointed at the shoulders, hips and knees. Examination of his body was quite interesting because of the different fabrics used. Whether he was patched during his long life or made this way using fabrics available at the time is unknown. Since all the dolls appeared to have been played with, it suggests he probably has been patched. Since boys usually are a little rougher when playing perhaps this little boy actually did play with his likeness. The legs and arms are made of stockinette while the torso is cotton. The hands and feet are also made of cotton. It is interesting to note that the legs are attached to the front of the torso with the stockinette material that covers the cotton. Thus it appears the doll was reinforced with the stockinette in areas where there was wear.

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The four remaining dolls were sold to various buyers so I had to rely on the seller’s description of each to describe them. It would have been nice to personally hold each doll and inspect them, but this was not possible. One other did come to the states, but the remaining dolls were sold to buyers in Europe. The photos of these dolls with the exception of the boy are courtesy of The Lucky Black Cat’s Emporium of England. The bobbed hair girl in the pale turquoise muslin dress is 14 inches tall. Like the boy her papier mache shoulder head shows wear. Her body is made from a waxed cloth material. Her wrists are taped and the fingers of one hand are gone. She too wears cream shoes that buckle at the ankle. Despite her flaws, she is quite charming. A larger girl dressed in turquoise is in better condition. This bobbed hair girl is 16 inches tall. Her body is made of leather and fabric. Her hands show little or no damage and her face is in slightly better condition.

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Like the doll in turquoise, the girl in the brown velvet dress is made of leather and fabric. She is 16 inches tall and also has a bobbed hair hairstyle. Her hands are not damaged, but there is damage to her nose. Last of all is the doll described by the seller as perhaps being the mother. This doll is really quite lovely in my opinion. The close-up of her face shows the wonderful painting of her facial features. Her face appears to have no damage. This doll is the largest of the five and is 18 inches tall. She wears a straw hat and a silky printed dress. She too wears the same shoes as the other dolls. She has a painted hairstyle which was once covered with a wig which is now worn. Her body is made of chamois leather and fabric. Her hands appear to have no damage. I love to find dolls that are out of the ordinary and I feel these lovelies are. How I wish I could know who they represent. Wouldn’t that be wonderful! Bibliography Benefit Dolls 2003, The Doll Collectors of America, Inc. London Metropolitan Archives London, ECIR OHB Trotter, Gillian Norah Wellings Cloth Dolls and Soft Toys, Hobby House Press 2003 University of Reading London, England Watson, Michelle The Lucky Cat’s Emporium England 62

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Where the boys are Someone waits for you 2. A) All original 9 inches Huebach boy #8733 perfect condition $1150 B) A little charmer! All original pouty boy by Huebach – size 1 – 11.5 inches – Blue glass sleep eyes – blonde wig – model 6969 – $2750 C) Laughing character boy by Huebach #7911 – all original – perfect condition – 10 inches – $1350

1. A) Rare rare rare – K*R 102 “Carl” – 12 inches – perfect head and body – all original $22,500. B) Another hard to find model by K*R #109, original outfit, wig and shoes – perfect – no wig pulls. 14 inches $6750. C) Mint condition K*R 107 “Carl” (wigged model) – Great outfit – perfect bisque and body – seldom found – 12 inches $9750.

Proud NADDA Member 5. A) Handsome school boy with backpack – Huebach pouty character #6970 – perfect bisque and body – great outfit – 17 inches $1950 B) Character boy by Recknagel – Head and body perfect – nice outfit – 16 inches – great bisque – $950 C) Cute little character boy by S&H 600 – perfect head and body – 12 inches – $1150

4. A) Adorable Frozen Charlie in mint condition – blue eyes – holding his towel – 8.5 inches $395 B) Wonderful little Steiner boy marked C - 3/0 – all original – 10 inches – tiniest flake on left eye rim $3750 C) Black Huebach character boy – brown flirty intaglio eyes – perfect and all original #7671 – 8 inches – $1150

7. A) A handsome brown Huebach boy #7620 – perfect head and body – great outfit – 18 inches – $2750 B) Huebach boy with blue intaglio eyes – perfect bisque and body – rare mold #7760 – great antique outfit – 16 inches – $2750 C) 9 inch Huebach character boy figurine smoking a pipe – perfect – $245

6. A) Baby Bo Kaye – Largest I’ve ever seen! Perfect bisque – Great outfit – 24 inches – $2250 B) K*R 116 lad – perfect bisque – this smiling toddler is one of the rarer characters by K*R – antique outfit – 23 inches $1950 9. Sweetest little boy holding his two pugs – 15.5 inches – perfect bisque by Huebach – very desirable figurine by that company $1750

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10. Dapper Dan with cane and top hat by Huebach – another wonderful Huebach figurine – perfect bisque – 16 inches $2250 11. Skippy by Effanbee 1929 – original policeman outfit 14 inches – $695

3. The boy with the bugle could be your next big romance! This charming little guy was made by Hertel & Schwab for Kley & Hahn. He is a 14 inch toddler in perfect condition with blue sleep eyes – handsome outfit. $2450

8. You’ll fall in love with this little treasure! The little lad is the hard to find S & H 1488. Perfect bisque and toddler body – wonderful antique outfit – Great cabinet size – blue sleep eyes – 15 inches. $3450 12. Three Brown Bisque Piano Babies by Huebach A) Brown Huebach boy washing himself with a sponge – perfect – 6 inches $495 B) Large 6-inch baby eating ear of corn (in background) – perfect $595 C) Seated baby – yellow outfit – 5 inches – perfect $375

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Dear Antique Doll Collector, Miss Lamb and her pets want you to know how much they all enjoyed Paula Olsson’s “The Cat’s Meow” article in the June issue of Antique Doll Collector. Sincerely yours, Nannette Rod PS: Thanks so much for liking my picture! On either side of my 14” French fashion doll are two early 20th century automaton cats by the French firm of Roullet & Decamps. She is further surrounded by several antique French or German “squeak toy” cats, with a bellows inside that mews when a string is pulled. The blue-eyed cat in the center is a vintage Jerry Elsner’s “Jerry Pets,” from New York city. The pure white cat with the pink bow is actually an antique candy container. And finally, the tiny cat on Miss Lamb’s hat is a vintage brooch! This affectionate little family is always growing.

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rare collection of 18thcentury dolls that have been in the same family for over 200 years went under the hammer in Britain in June - and fetched a staggering £76,835, through Special. Auction Services. The stars of this collection were the Byne Ladies, three 18thcentury English carved and painted wooden dolls in their rare original and stunning costumes which were sold to a private collector in the room. Lot 309 - The earliest and rarest doll (c.1760) sold for £31,460 Lot 311 - The smallest doll (33cm high) a fine English turned and carved painted 18thCentury wooden doll in full formal evening dress made £31,460 Lot 312 – A large English turned and carved painted 18thCentury wooden doll (61cm) sold for £6,050 Other highlights include: Lot 310 Isabella Byne’s Christening layette sold for £2,500 Lot 313 – a mid-18thCentury ladies reticule sold for £1,800 Lot 314 – Four oval dressing table trinket dishes sold for £1,900 Lot 315 - A pair of white kid dolls’ dancing slippers c. 1970 sold for £1,600

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Expert Daniel Agnew says, “This collection is one of the finest ever to come on to the market and I am delighted that it is staying together. The provenance and the condition of the dolls made them highly sought after and this is reflected in the prices realised today.” www.specialauctionservices.com The family history and descent of these items, through the female line, is as follows: Harriet Cheney, nee Carr (Isabella’s youngest daughter) – married Lt. Gen. Robert Cheney – 24 January 1798. Badger Hall, Shropshire, England. The doll then went to Frederica Capel Cure, Isabella’s granddaughter, and the dolls have stayed at Blake Hall - the Capel Cure home ever since. Blake Hall has been the family home of the Capel Cure family for over 200 years. It is in the parish of Bobbingworth, near Chipping Ongar, Essex, UK. The estate was requisitioned by the War Office as a Royal Air Force base in the 2nd World War for nearby RAF North Weald for Sector E, No.11 Group. It was bombed by the Luftwaffe in September 1940 during the Battle of Britain, causing damaged to one wing. Proceeds from the collection’s sale will be put towards the restoration of the damaged wing. More Auction Gallery on page 12

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ou are cordially invited to be a part of our Autumn Sewing Workshop, the second in a series, conducted by the award-winning doll costumer, Deborah Jenkines, of Charleston, South Carolina. Under Deborah’s skillful direction, attendees will construct an ensemble to fit “Charlotte” a jointed-knee all bisque doll created by the acclaimed reproduction doll artist, Carl Armstrong. Charlotte is based on a jointed-knee Kestner example found in The Grovian Doll Museum’s collection. While all attendees will receive a doll, returning attendees will receive Charlotte’s twin brother “Charles,” along with not only a kit for his matching mariner ensemble, but also the kit for Charlotte’s mariner ensemble shown here. Those coming for the first time will receive Charlotte and the kit for her mariner ensemble, with the option to purchase the companion doll, Charles. The workshop activities will take place inside the spacious home of the Carmel Doll Shop, which is located at 213 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove, California. (831) 643‑1902.

Registered Attendees will Receive: u A Thursday evening Welcome Reception with delicious food and drink. u Three days of personal instruction from our Instructor, Deborah Jenkines. u A complete kit to create the Mariner ensemble for Charlotte, plus other costumes still to be announced. u A jointed-knee all bisque doll from Carl Armstrong u Delicious lunches and dinners on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are included in the workshop fee. u Special shopping opportunities tailored just for doll costumers. u Private viewing of The Grovian Doll Museum Collection.

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any years ago, when the Coleman’s were working on the Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls it seems that a really good example of the doll that had been patented in 1883 by Martha Wellington of Brookline, Massachusetts was unavailable for their upcoming publication. By chance, a discussion about the Wellington doll came up at a local doll event... and it just so happened that this fine example of the rare doll was in a Long Island collection. Our collector purchased the stockinet-sculpted cloth doll from a local antiques shop, and though not unidentified... she said, “The doll spoke to me and I had to have it.” On her back, just above her prominent “booty”, there was a perfect label, “Patented - Jan. 8, 1883.” Photographs of the doll were sent to the Coleman’s and continued on page 14

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27” Kestner 220 on BJ Toddler body, blue sleep eyes, plaster pate, antique clothing, HH wig, Head marked: Q Made in Germany 20, JDK, 220 $4500.

24” Eden Bebe Paris M, Fleishmann & Blodel Doll factory Paris, blue pw eyes, stiff wrist bj body, pierced ears, label on body: A La Tentution Guyot Bebes & Jouets, Gros – ½ gros, 5 Place de la Republique on fait les Reparations, antique undergarments & leather shoes marked 4 $2650.

19.5” Kestner Gibson Girl in antique clothing made for doll in 1905, brown sleep eyes, original mohair wig, left hand 1 chipped finger $2195.

20.5” French SFBJ, blue sleep eyes, HH wig, pierced ears $450. Now $370

17” Kestner 220 on 5 piece baby body, mohair wig, brown sleep eyes, head marked: J Made in Germany 13, JDK, 220 $2895. 6” x 6” Petz mohair dog w/ jointed head, US Zone Germany tag as is on leg $89.95

13.5” Hilda 237 on BJ toddler body, blue sleep eyes, blonde mohair wig, Head marked: F Made in Germany 10, JDK, 237, antique clothing $1695.

19.5” 1349 Dressel S & H,, brown sleep eyes, HH wig, repainted BJ body $295. 8.5” German BING 1920’s Boy all original, paint as is on head $98. Now $78.50

27” S & H 1039 w/ high forehead on French BJ Body, HH wig, brown stat eyes $595. Now $515.

18.5” Hilda Kestner 237 on 5 piece baby body, blue sleep eyes, original blond mohair wig, head marked: K Made in Germany 14, JDK 237, Ges Gesck 1070, antique clothing, left pinkie repaired $1895.

25” Hilda 245 Baby, brown sleep eyes (rt. 1 glued), Head marked : Q Made in Germany 20, 245 JDK jr, 1914, ©, Hilda, eye chip left eye $2195.

15.5” K * R 115A on toddler body, blue sleep eyes, mohair wig, wonderful molding $2995. Now $2150.

18” CM Simon & Halbig 949, 3 hole Belton head, blue threaded eyes, stiff wrist body $1495. Now $1095.

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18” Simon & Halbig 10 S & H 7 on shoulder plate, kid body marked Holtz Masse w/ extra dress, cape & slip, straw hat, blue sleep eyes, mohair wig, pierced ears, 1 small chip on rim $295.

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24” Kestner 143 w/ beautiful coloring, blue sleep eyes, HH wig, nice body $995. Now $875.

25” K star R 116A on toddler body, blue sleep eyes, HH wig, repainted arms, great face $1595. Now $895.

26” K * R 122 on toddler body, blue sleep eyes, blond HH wig, antique clothing $1095. Now $895.

13” Hilda Kestner 237 @1914 Toddler, brown sleep eyes, brown mohair wig $2150. Now $1725.

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she was included in the doll encyclopedia. Though not perfect, her soft, gentle features and pouty mouth draw you to her and can’t help but cuddle the very sweet doll. She was named Elizabeth... and will be featured in the next Withington Doll auction, August 16, 2018. www.withingtonauction.com

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ometimes movies affect what we buy. So we predict an upsurge in interest in certain bears and toys this fall. Why? Because movie tie-ins affect doll and toy sales, and because there is a new Winne-the-Pooh movie coming next month. Steiff, Merrythought, R John Wright and many others have been inspired to do themed editions on different interpretations of this story. Some are shown here. Just a little research will show how an item – including a doll or toy becomes super-desirable because it is associated with a household name brand. The classic example for this is the Winnie-the-Pooh franchise, which belongs to Disney. The well beloved chronicles of Pooh were written by AA Milne in the 192Os, creating a Pooh legacy that keeps on giving all around the world up to this day. A. A. Milne wrote his children’s stories and created characters beginning in 1923 in England. He named the central character Winnie-the-Pooh after a teddy bear owned by his son, Christopher Robin Milne, who was the basis for the character Christopher Robin. Christopher Robin’s toy bear is now on display at the Main Branch of the New York Public Library in New York City. Christopher Milne had named his toy bear after Winnie, a Canadian black bear he often saw at London Zoo, and “Pooh”, a swan they had met while on holiday. In the books, Christopher Robin’s teddy bear, Edward, is also called Pooh Bear. (The teddy bear made his character début in A. A. Milne’s poem, “Teddy Bear” in the edition of 13 February 1924 of Punch, and the same poem was published in Milne’s book of children’s verse When We Were Very Young in November 1924) The rest of Christopher Robin Milne’s toys, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo and Tigger also were incorporated into Milne’s stories.Two more characters, Owl and Rabbit, were created by Milne’s imagination, while Gopher was added to the Disney version. The first collection of Pooh stories appeared in the book Winnie-the-Pooh. The Evening News Christmas story reappeared as the first chapter of the book. At the beginning, it explained that Pooh was in fact Christopher Robin’s Edward Bear, who had been renamed by the boy after a black bear at London Zoo called Winnie who got her name from the fact that her owner had come from Winnipeg, Canada. That book was published in October 1926 by the publisher of Milne’s earlier children’s work. It turns out everyone related to this character. In the Milne books, Pooh is naive and slow-witted, but he is also friendly, thoughtful, and steadfast. Although he and his friends agree that he “has no Brain”, Pooh is occasionally acknowledged to have a clever idea, usually driven by common sense. These include riding in Christopher Robin’s umbrella to

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Pooh in an illustration by E. H. Shepard

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rescue Piglet from a flood, discovering “the North Pole” by picking it up to help fish Roo out of the river, inventing the game of Poohsticks, and getting Eeyore out of the river by dropping a large rock on one side of him to wash him towards the bank. Pooh is also a talented poet, and Milne stories are frequently punctuated by his poems and “hums.” Although he is humble about his slow-wittedness, he is comfortable with his creative gifts. When Owl’s house blows down in a storm, trapping Pooh and Piglet and Owl inside, Pooh encourages Piglet (the only one small enough to do so) to escape and rescue them all by promising that “a respectful Pooh song” will be written about Piglet’s feat. Later, Pooh muses about the creative process as he composes the song. The rights to the Winne-the-Pooh characters are owned by Disney and are estimated to be worth in the billions of dollars. In fact analysts suggest Pooh contributes $3-$6 billion of Disney’s total annual sales of $25 billion. Winniethe-Pooh is second only to Disney’s Princess and Star Wars as the world’s best-selling franchise. Global sales of Pooh merchandise — books, plush toys, T-shirts, potty chairs — have fallen 12% over the last five years, but still account for a staggering $5.5 billion”, according to the New York Times. In a 2014 overview of Disney’s top franchises, CNN wrote “Pooh may have been born in the 1920s in A.A. Milne’s books. But the bear is still going strong via Disney movies and DVD’s. Pooh Bear sells games, stuffed animals, clothing, and even iPhone and iPad apps. Pooh is also a favorite

subject in books from Disney Publishing Worldwide, the world’s largest publisher of children’s books and magazines with more than 700 million products sold each year”. So it comes as no surprise that we can look forward to yet another trip down Pooh’s memory lane when Disney’s Christopher Robin opens in early August. It stars Ewan McGregor as the adult Christopher Robin. He plays a stressed-out grown-up with business worries, living in London with his family. Magically, his old friend, Edward Bear shows up and restores his joy and happiness in life and in his family. There have been many other Pooh pictures, videos, shorts and feature films but this one will, we think, will serve to take those adults who grew up with Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger and the wise and wonderful Pooh, back to a happy time. The film-makers understand the emotional power of a our toys. The relationship of Christopher Robin with Edward and Friends speaks to the enduring power of childhood memories. 50th Anniversary Steiff Pooh

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Researching An Elusive Jumeau Bébé — A Comparison Report on the EJ. A Detective work by Samy Odin

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Comparison of the bodies of two “EJ. A” in the author’s collection, size 12 on the left and size 10 on the right.

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ears ago, in the spring of 1986, I attended an auction in France where an exceptional Jumeau bébé was offered for sale. It was by far the most impressive “EJ. A” marked bébé I had ever seen. All original, it carried the size number 10, it had a very pale complexion, enormous enamel blue eyes with spiral threaded decoration, a lambskin wig and an eight-ball-jointed body with very big hands, and it had no blue inscription in the back. I was so fascinated I bid it up, way over my reasonable budget limit. I had still no luck and the bébé went off to another collector. Since that time I waited and waited to find another doll, one with similar characteristics, or at least one that was as exceptional in beauty and rarity as the great specimen I missed back then. Thirty-two years later I finally spotted the “EJ. A 10” of my dreams at a European Doll Show. It was on the stand of a dealer friend of mine and this time I brought the splendid doll home with me. And what was so serendipitous was that I could finally reunite two versions of this rare model. This was because years before I had bought a size 12 that I displayed at Musée de la Poupée-Paris for a quarter of a century. Now, being able to observe these two dolls and compare them “au naturel” I could confirm aspects of their history that I already had suspected in earlier years, clues which shed new light to the existing research published on this type of doll.

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No marking can be seen on the back of these two bébés, which means they were assembled before the 1878 gold medal.

For a long time the doll community has assumed “EJ. A” models came in two different sizes, but this may not be the case, for in reality, all of those models documented stand the same 26 inches (66/67 cm), no matter if marked 10 or 12! This means the “EJ. A” model exists in one size only - but with two different, and possibly consecutive, markings. According to the evolution of the Jumeau system in numbering the sizes of its bébés, size 10 corresponds to the oldest version and size 12 to the more recent. A confirmation of the difference in age between these two variations of the same bébé comes when looking at the body: several size 10 models that I have examined come with an unmarked Jumeau body articulated with eight loose ball joints and showing extremely big hands, identical to the body seen with the very first Bébé Jumeau Deluxe size 5. On the other hand, all models of size 12 that I have seen come assembled on similar unmarked bodies with finer and longer hands and on slightly younger bodies, bearing the blue ink inscription “Jumeau Médaille d’Or Paris” in the back. This fact sets the date of the manufacturing of the “EJ. A” bébés quite early in the history of the company. Not only is the body of the Deluxe 5 and the earliest “EJ. A 10” bébés identical, their face mold also is very similar. In fact I would not be surprised if it had been created by the same sculptor. I remain convinced that it is the same bébé that first hit the market bearing the size 5 inscription in 1877; and that it then evolved, after a slight mold variation, into the “EJ. A 10” marked bébé, some time between 1877 and 1878, and then finally into the “EJ. A 12” bébé. I doubt this model was kept in production after 1882. The logic in the evolution of a doll line relies on technical facts, combined with the advertising and marketing strategy of a company. So, in order to precisely date an “EJ. A” bébé, one

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needs to examine the head and the body, while keeping in mind the publicity facts. Earlier research connected the “EJ. A” model with an ad published in their catalog by Parisian department store “Au Coin de Rue” dated 1879. In this ad, a couple of Jumeau bébés are pictured fully dressed, but the description states only that they come in two big sizes without mentioning the actual measurements. That connection seems to me inappropriate. I think the department store simply advertised the two biggest sizes made by Jumeau of the “Bébé Incassables Perfectionnés” (Perfected Unbreakable Bébé) series. They were fully costumed and sold for 33 FF and 37 FF, while other smaller bébés from the same line were offered for a price that was sensibly lower (between 11,75 FF and 23 FF), since they came wearing only a simple chemise (see Theimer/Theriault “The Jumeau Book,” page 277). I am of the opinion that all of the Jumeau dolls offered in this catalog correspond to what we describe today as “Second Series Portrait.” Sometimes, the “EJ. A” model is seen with no marking at all, except for the size number. Are these intermediate examples to fit between the Deluxe series and the marked “EJ. A” series or are they later models from the Jumeau Triste years? I don’t know, and I haven’t seen enough of those unmarked specimens to be able to make any statement about their age. Another feature that helps dating this type of doll more precisely is the eyes’ cut. The earlier models had elongated almond eye-cuts, almost like a Deluxe bébé, while more recent specimens show a rounder eye-cut and a rosier complexion. Usually, the eye-cut complements the shape of the mouth - earlier models

Example of the shape of the hand on the “EJ. A 12” model, with longer fingers.

Close up for the “EJ. A 12” bébé. Note the smiling expression and the slightly rounder brown eyes and a rosier complexion.

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Mademoiselle Jumeau still wears what the author thinks is its factory original deep blue velvet and tartan silk ensemble. The shoes and socks also look original. Note that though the head is marked 10 the perfectly fitting shoe bears the 12 inscription. The straw hat is antique but doesn’t look factory original.

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The intensity in the eyes of this early bébé is remarkable.

have a more hieratic expression, with fine lips, while later models have fuller lips with a more smiling expression. The use of a metal spring can also help to date these dolls. Earlier models have no metal spring in the head while those assembled around 1878 and later all bear the spring assembling system. Finally, wigs and clothing, when truly factory original, can suggest a more precise time frame. All of the hair-dos and clothes I have seen on “EJ. A” models, when original, date from the late 1870s to the early 1880s and follow a 4 to 5 years production period. A fascinating document recently surfaced on the market and was bought by a private collector in Italy. She agreed to share it with us for this article. It is an antique “carte de visite” portrait photo showing a bébé “EJ. A” together with a Long Face Jumeau (Claudia Marchisio collection). This picture is, from my point of view, the perfect summary of the radical change in the Jumeau offering, during the earliest 1880s. The stellar “EJ. A” model is here pictured with the new top of the line Bébé Jumeau that we call a Long Face model or Triste. And as is usual with Jumeau’s strategy, the good old time classic doll (in this case the “EJ. A”) was still produced when a new bébé was introduced to the market (namely the Triste).

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Deluxe Portrait bébé by Jumeau in size 5, holding a size 1 Cartouche bébé. Former Odin collection. Photo shows the same hand shape seen on both the Deluxe 5 and the EJ. A 10 model. Below: Exceptional antique photo by showing both an “EJ. A” and a “Triste” bébé around 1881.

Depending on how successful the new product was, the old one was discontinued or kept in the production. In the case of the “EJ. A”, I think it was discontinued shortly after the Jumeau Triste came along, possibly during the winter of 1881/1882. This dating clue is confirmed by the provenance of this antique photo, originally featured in the Beryl Vosburg Photographica collection, auctioned off by SAS in England on May 3, 2018. The author wishes to express his gratitude to Patrizia Martini Nicotra and to Claudia Marchisio. He can be reached via email at samy.odin@orange.fr

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About Face!

a happy surprise group of dolls By Linda Holderbaum

Looking like we might be ready to go into a tantrum, the “mad” or “crying” face has a wonderful expression.

The smiling face on the 15-inch two faced doll. Each face has glass eyes and open/closed mouth. A narrow wig divides the two faces, which turn using a pull cord on the side.

Two multi-faced dolls, both probably produced by Carl Berger in the 1890s. The taller, 15-inch, doll has a socket head on a composition torso. The arms are composition to the elbow and the legs to just above the calf. It has a cloth torso. Berger also made threefaced dolls with black, mulatto and white faces.

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ometimes called “surprise dolls” these novel dolls, with two or three different faces molded on the same head, or made topsy turvy with a head on each end of the body, offer the opportunity for a surprise or at least a laugh. There must have been interesting discussions with the doll designers when makers were trying to determine which expressions to use for these charmers. Dolls with two or three faces on the same head first began to be made in the 1860s. Companies with patents to produce such dolls included Max Frederick Schelhorn, Fritz Bartenstein and Carl Bergner, all of Germany. Occasionally multi-faced dolls were produced at later time periods as novelties.

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The two cords which rotate the heads are located on the side of the doll, underneath the clothing. One cord may have been for a crier.

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The smaller, 11-inch, doll from the previous page, is a socket head with composition shoulder plate and arms and legs that are composition from the mid-calf down. The body is cloth. In the Ultimate Book of Dolls by Caroline Goodfellow it states that this doll may have been made by Simon and Halbig for Berger in the 1890s. Here is the sleeping face.

The body is stamped on the back CB which stands for Carl Berger.

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The seam line is barely visible as the head is turned to the next face.

A fussy crying face has tears molded on the face, the eyes are glass and the mouth is molded open/closed.

This doll has one pull-cord on the left side.

opsy-turvy dolls, designed with a different head on each end of a jointed body, were also popular. PapiĂŠr machĂŠ, composition, bisque, celluloid and cloth have been used. Patterns were available for making your own doll and often those hand-made dolls have a wonderful quality all their own. Considered novelties by the manufacturers--I am sure these dolls were wonderful for little girls to play with, offering a chance to give your doll a different personality or history depending on the play situation and on the imagination.

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The bisque shoulder head on the white baby has a bisque shoulder head with glass eyes and closed mouth. She has bisque arms to the elbow.

The black head is a shoulder head made of a composition type material with painted features. She also has composition arms to the elbow.

This two-headed baby is 7-inches long from head to head, 10 inches with the skirts included. One end has a Caucasian head and there is an African-American head on the other. It is dated to circa 1895.

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The black mask head on the Bruckner doll is seen here.

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From 1910 Butler Brothers Wholesale Christmas Catalog, this ad is for a topsy turvy doll. The description reads: “13 in. darkey head natural eyes, woolly hair, red lips, bandana costume, reversed white baby, natural eyes and hair, exposed teeth, figured dress lace trimmed cap. ½ doz in box for $1.90.” Courtesy of Illustrated Price Guide to 1500 American Collector Dolls, Book I by Westbrook-Ehrhardt.

These “Double-Head Dolls” were included in this 1895 Butler Brothers ad. Fourteen inches long, the dolls have “natural glass eyes, 2 styles of dress, one darkey head and the other a bisque head with pretty baby face and lace cap.” They sold for $2.05 per dozen.

A “Reversible Rag Doll” is showcased in this 1903 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog. The lithographed faces are “laughing and crying…with hair bangs, neatly made clothing and sun bonnets. Full-length 12 ¼ ins. Baby’s friend and should be in every household…Each 50c.” The laughing/crying version is harder to find than the example shown here.

Looking closely at the crying face shows the printed features and hair

This delightful Chocolate Drop was produced in 1923 by Georgene Averill. Designed by Grace Drayton, the creator of Dolly Dingle, she was Dolly’s best friend. She is 11-inch doll, all cloth with a cryer box in the stomach. Unfortunately you can’t just turn her face around to change her expression. You have to undress her and turn her completely around.

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Soozie Smiles, the Surprise Baby was produced in 1923 by the Ideal Toy Company. Standing 16-inches tall, it was offered as a subscription premium in the January 1923 Needlecraft Magazine and also in the November 1923 issue of Today’s Housewife. The head and hands are composition on a cloth body. Soozie is missing her hat, which would have helped hide this seam and also the head that was not in use. She has painted features and hair.

This ad from a 1923 Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalog shows Soozie. It mentions that Soozie had two faces and two voices. This reprint is from Twentieth Century Dolls by Johana Gast Anderton.

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An ad from the next year, 1924, shows changes to Soozie—a change in costume and sleep eyes for the smiling face. The ad mentions the “Queen Mary of England had her picture taken holding Soozie Smiles because she liked the baby with two faces.” This reprint is also from Twentieth Century Dolls by Anderton.

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The seam line dividing the two faces is seen here.

This small all-bisque baby is 4 ½-inches and is marked MADE IN JAPAN. It was probably produced in the 1930s or 1940s. All bisque, it is jointed at neck, shoulders and hips. One face is crying. The other side is sleeping.

This hard-to-find 13-inch celluloid girl has two faces—happy and sad. She is pictured in A Century of Celluloid Dolls by Shirley Buchholtz but there is no information as to her origin. She has light brown hair and a cloth body with a wooden torso. The smiling face has side-glancing painted eyes. Her sad face uses the same face mold as the happy face. She is all original and here you can even see the intentional pronounced bend in her knees. The sad face is painted with half-open eyes and the red mouth is just painted over the molded smiling face. The entire head turns and the hair and hat turn with the head so the head not in use is not hidden. Antique DOLL Collector

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Cloth topsy turvy dolls have been produced for many years and by many cultures. This example is 12 inches long and shows white and black versions with embroidered features on both dolls. Whether made by a mother for her daughter or a little girl herself, these cloth versions can be interesting additions to a collection. The white face is a very simple pioneer-looking doll. The black face has white thread creating the features. Sewn to the underside of this doll is a tag that reads: MONA/Age 84 yrs.”

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Precious Playmates and Lovely Lolly-Pop Dolls by Virga by Donna W. Brown

Playmate Susan P-808, non-walker in felt Dutch girl hat, 1955

hat makes a young girl, standing in a toy store, reach out and grasp one doll over all the others? Is it the taffeta dress, shiny curls or the flowers in her hair? Every doll manufacturer throughout history has asked that question and sought to rise above their competitors. Rosemary Beehler, the creator of Virga Dolls of Beehler Arts Limited, was no different. Beehler founded her New York City doll company in the late 1940s and personally signed the brochure that was placed in each box. Virga’s first dolls were storybook and nursery rhyme characters marketed in 1949. They were 5-inch display dolls made of hard plastic with stationary legs, painted eyes and attached clothing. Beehler’s 1951 brochure promised, “I will keep you pleasantly surprised with new characters from time to time.” The company kept its word by regularly introducing new lines of dolls each year. In 1954, Virga introduced their first toddler doll with the name Playmate Series. The dolls were chubby, 7 ½ or 8 inches tall and strung so that the arms, legs and head could be posed. Playmates had sleepy eyes, straight legs, Dynel wigs that were either braided or curled and the brochure stated that the hair could be shampooed, set and combed. The dolls were unmarked but identifying characteristics are feet that are T-strap molded shoes and 2nd and 3rd fingers that are bend and connected. The Playmate dolls were similar to many other 8-inch toddler dolls sold in the 1950s but were low to moderately priced. Vogue’s Ginny doll had been a pioneer in the toddler market and other companies were copying the style, though Ginny’s clothing was of higher quality. Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls had Muffie, Fortune sold Pam with a similar body and head of Virga’s Playmates, A & H Doll Manufacturing Company sold GiGi and Cosmopolitan Toy Company had the very popular Ginger. Antique DOLL Collector

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Virga offered two lines of Playmates in 1954. The regular Playmate Series used dolls with curled hair, dressed in unassuming removable cotton dresses and wore tie on fabric hats. Shoes were plastic with a molded bow. There were twelve Playmate dolls in 1954 and each one was given a number and a girl’s name like Juliet and Mamie. The dressed dolls sold for $1.98 while sperate outfits sold for 99 cents each. Six DeLuxe Playmates were sold in 1954 with braided hair, more intricate embellishments on their dresses and included accessories like skates, lace pinafores, straw hats and skis. The DeLuxe Playmates were also named after girls, wore the same shoes and sold for $2.49. In 1955 the DeLuxe line increased to twelve dolls and expanded the types of outfits to include a nurse and a bride. Some of the dolls had switched from cloth hats to felt Dutch girl hats and outfits that sold separately were labeled Playmate Costumes. Virga continued to keep their promise of surprising their customers by varying their inventory. They added pin hipped walking Playmates and sold Playmates in travel cases with several outfits including pajamas, robe, curlers and a hair brush. Virga also introduced Topsy, a black Playmate doll with braids, print dress and straw hat.

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Bon Voyage case with Playmate walker doll and extra outfit, 1957. Outer view of Bon Voyage case, with metal handle and latch.

The most original series of dolls by Virga was the Lolly-Pop dolls who were identical to the Playmate dolls except they had pastel hair with such colors as aqua, pink, maize and orchid. There were nine different colored wigs and their hair matched their taffeta dresses with pinafore sleeves. Lolly-Pop dolls had flowers in their hair and were extremely popular. The Playmates’ demand continued to increase and in 1957 Virga offered 36 different Playmates, including a tutu wearing Playmate type doll with pointed toes. She was a ballerina named Tiny Twinkle, who often had pastel hair like the Lolly-Pop dolls. The most extreme change came to the Playmates that year when they were given a new look.

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Playmate type doll with pointed toes and Lolly-Pop hair sold as Tiny Twinkle, 1957 with original boxes for Playmates and Lolly-Pop dolls Below: Lolly-Pop doll and Virga doll clothes advertisement from S. & M. Dealer’s Supply Christmas Catalog

In addition to jointed knees, the dolls had a totally new face, identical to the Cosmopolitan Ginger doll, though the bodies, legs and arms remained the same as previous Playmate dolls. The older version doll was also sold that year. In 1957, Virga also redesigned the plain cardboard Playmate box to one with a cellophane window and the price rose to $2.98. The attire was similar to previous years, but Virga added a riding habit, majorette, cowgirl and artist. Playmate dolls also were offered in a Bon Voyage case and in a Littler Traveler case, both with additional outfits. Through the years the Virga doll line expanded and varied but the sentiment printed on the lid of each Playmate box still holds true today, “A Virga doll for little girls, has hair that washes and also curls. A Virga doll to dress and play, the perfect doll to share your day.” 38

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The Mickie Haynes Collection

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ickie Haynes had a love for collecting antique dolls and miniatures that was exceeded by few. Over 35 years, she amassed a collection of antique dolls, doll accessories and furniture miniatures while doing shows from California to Maryland. Her favorite shows on the East Coast were the Eastern National Doll Shows, held at the Gaithersburg Fairgrounds. Yet she loved going to Renningers in Kutztown, Pennsylvania to search for unique pieces. Her trips to the East Coast excited her because she nearly always flew into Roanoke, VA, visited her parents and then loaded her dolls in the back of her father’s pickup truck and drove north. On the West Coast, she travelled to California for decades to exhibit primarily at two shows, the AllAmerican Toy Show in Glendale and Angel’s Attic

Grand Traditional Dollhouse This is the largest of the homes Mickie had built. It stands 7 ft. 6 inches tall, 5 ft. 8 in. wide and 28 inches deep. Constructed of birds-eye maple and black walnut woods. All flooring is handmade. Each piece was cut individually and laid by hand. See Building the Houses page for up close photos. Interior rooms are decorated in the theme of the grand Victorian lifestyle. Each room is lined with vintage wallpaper and decorated with Mickie’s favorite antique miniature pieces she collected and saved over the years. Antique DOLL Collector

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Cabinet Dollhouse This dollhouse is an exact copy of an antique dollhouse built in 1870 by Joseph Zumbusch. The dollhouse is comprised of black walnut as was the original. The original house once belonged to Lenore Thomas, a longtime doll and miniature collector. The Joseph Zumbusch house is briefly described in A History of Dolls’ Houses by Flora Gill Jacobs. The houses are 6 ft. tall, 45 inches wide and 21 inches deep. The original house by Joseph Zumbusch is currently in the collection of Sandy Kralovetz--a longtime friend of Mickie’s.

Deacquisition Sale in Santa Monica. Angel’s Attic was her favorite because of the large number of miniatures exhibited. Mickie was such a fixture there that one year Angel’s Attic changed the weekend of the show because she had a conflict. During her last 20 years, she moved toward collecting miniatures that filled three huge dolls’ houses, which her father, master craftsman Troy Cave, built for her at his home outside of Roanoke in Daleville, Virginia. Her passion was to fill those houses with what she called “wonderful pieces.” She became a member of the National Association

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Cherry Wood Dollhouse This second house Mickie had built is approximately 4 ft. 8 inches tall, but it sits atop a matching table 25 inches in height. Thus, overall height is about 7 1/2 feet. It is 4 feet 4 inches wide and 27 inches deep. The second house is constructed of cherry wood with a cherry finish. It took 3-6 months for Mickie’s father to complete. This house has a matching table made of the same material as the house, just as the Hatherlow house that inspired this home. The Hatherlow house is showcased on the Commercial Houses page of this website. The stained glass inserts were designed by Mickie. She wall-papered this and other two houses herself and created the window curtains from old fabric, lace and trim.

shows around town, with most of her dolls being Armand Marseilles, but with her eye for quality she soon moved on to high-end dolls. Somewhere along the way, Ralph and Elmer had heard there was a new doll dealer in town that they did not know. (They had a winter home in Apache Junction, a suburb of Phoenix in “The Valley of the Sun”.) So, they visited her. It was the start of a mutually beneficial relationship. Sometimes they sold her dolls, sometimes they bought dolls from her, and along the way they mentored her. 42

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The mall experience gave her confidence to open a shop, where she entered the doll world in a grand way. Her store was located on 7th Avenue, just north of Indian School, which is now the heart of the vintage Melrose district in Phoenix. She operated there for ten years. As for the salesman’s sample stove collection, there were eleven. Mickie flew to Kansas City, made the purchase and started packing them. Later Elmer told me, “I couldn’t believe it. She didn’t ask me for a bit of help, just started packing up the stoves.” To say that Mickie was confident and independent is putting it mildly.

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Andrews House The Andrews House is a hand-made reproduction of an antique French dollhouse by Jacqueline and Joe Andrews of Andrews Miniatures. The Andrews House and the original model are mentioned in the 1976 May issue of “The Miniature Magazine”. Aspects of the original have been superimposed onto this one and the exterior hand-painted. This two-level house consists of stacking units, so that the interior can be changed without removing the front of the house. Measurements: 28 ¾” width at the base, 13 3/8” at base, 24” tall.

During her years of doll shows, exhibits and UFDC conventions, she sold the stoves, and they are now spread around the country. Sandy Kralovetz, another still active avid collector and long-time friend, has one or two. And, it was Sandy who caused Mickie -indirectly -- to migrate to miniatures. A little known but eclectic collector named Lenore Thomas lived in The Valley. Somehow she and Mickie connected and became the best of friends. Lenore owned some fantastic dolls that she bought for a few dollars -- literally -- while living in Paris prior to WWII. Lenore also collected miniatures and owned an antique dolls’ house built in 1870 by Joseph Zumbusch.

Hatherlow House The Hatherlow House is discussed in the The collector’s History of Dolls’ Houses, Dolls’ House Dolls and Miniatures by Constance Eileen King page 293. This diminutive-size English house in the Victorian style sits on its original 360 degree turning base. Circa 1875, this two-story house has faux-brick on the back opening and ornate woodwork on the front opening with bay windows. There are 4 rooms at each opening with the parlor room open to the other side of the house, and each room has its original paint and its own original carved wood fireplace. The decorated widow’s walk lifts to reveal a locking storage area. This home was the inspiration for the Cherry Wood House, the second large house Mickie asked her father to build. The Hatherlow House came available at auction in the 1990’s, however Mickie was not the winning bidder. The Cherry Wood house was patterned after the Hatherlow house, but much larger. In 2010, The Hatherlow House again came available at auction and Mickie was able to obtain it for her collection. The Hatherlow house measures 26” wide, 47” (including table base) and 20” deep. Antique DOLL Collector

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Lines House A Grand Mansion by George and Joseph Lines, circa 1895-1905. Produced at end of the 19th century this home has three stories, six rooms, three stairwell rooms, six bay windows, two turrets, a balcony and an elaborate front door. These strong architectural features resembled those of many London homes during this same time period. The magnificence of this dolls’ house lies not only in its large size, but in the small details on the exterior three-story bays, front door and balcony to the interior wallpaper. The house facade swings open on hinges two-thirds to the left, o ne-third to the right. Measurements—52 ¾” tall to top of chimney, 40” wide and 22” deep.

Mystery House “Mystery House” circa 1895 sold by F.A.O. Schwartz in the 1890’s. Mystery House is a term used by collectors. This house appears in Flora Gill Jacobs’ book Dolls’ Houses in America and the book: Furnished Dollhouses 1880’s - 1980’s by Diane Zellner and Patty Cooper. The house opens for viewing with two front doors. The front roof also opens to expose the attic area. Measurements—Base depth 20”, base width 32 ½”, Height to chimney 41”.

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When Lenore passed, the house was sold at Withington Auctions, and Sandy Kralovetz bought it. So, Mickie had her father build a replica, which was the first of three huge dolls’ houses that he built. The replica was built with black walnut as was the original. The Joseph Zumbusch house is briefly described in Flora Gill Jacobs’ “A History of Dolls’ Houses.” Both houses are 6 ft. tall, 45 inches wide and 21 inches deep. After completion of the replica of the Joseph Zumbusch house, her father built one of cherry wood (pictured with Mickie) and the design was based on the Hatherlow House, architecture that was popular in Victorian England. The Cherry Wood house, which was built of solid cherry, not stained. The Hatherlow is discussed in The Collector’s History of Dolls’ Houses, Dolls’ House Dolls and Miniatures by Constance Eileen King. The last house built by Mickie’s father was of bird’s eye maple, a rare wood. He trimmed the house with black walnut. It was the largest of the three, 7’6” in height, 5’8” wide and 28” deep. The inspiration for the design of this house is unknown. It is unlikely that dolls’ houses of this magnitude will ever be built again. Undoubtedly, Mickie was drawn to miniatures because of vacations to southern California where we visited Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park and the Motts Miniatures exhibit. Mickie became good friends with Barbara and Elizabeth Mott and later purchased many items from them when their lease was cancelled by new owners of Knott’s. She visited the Motts often and enjoyed spending all day viewing and exploring the miniatures they had created over 60 years. She adored their creativity and treasured many of the pieces she was able to acquire from them, especially wonderful items that Allegra Mott or her husband DeWitt Mott handcrafted. Some of those pieces found residence in the custom houses built by her father. Mickie often talked about creating a virtual museum website to share her passion with others who could not travel to Phoenix. After her passing, her daughter Shannon took to implementing this project and her houses can be seen at www.MickieHaynes.com. Sadly, none of Mickie’s children (or grandchildren) inherited Mickie’s love for miniatures. Her collection will go to auction with Dan Morphy Auctions on October 2-3, 2018 in Denver, Pennsylvania.

Cottage House

This home is in a mid-state of repair. It is unknown if Mickie purchased it this way or was unable to complete restoration. Measurements—19 ¼” width, 21 ½” depth with front porch steps, 32” tall to chimneys.

The Greenhouse

is just waiting to be fully decorated with plants and other miniatures. It would make a wonderfully unusual miniature piece on its own or adjacent to another dollhouse. Measurements - 24” wide x 21.5” High. 16 to 14” in depth.

Photo of Mickie’s shop she ran for about 10 years, opened in the early tomid-1980s thru early to mid-1990s. Antique DOLL Collector

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A Victorian Childhood by Deborah Bigness

13 inch Smiling Bru preparing to ride her horsehair horse.

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or those of us addicted to the collection of French Fashions, our focus extends past the doll. Whether we collect a Bru, Francois Galthier, or German fashion doll, we want more than just the doll. We desire an immersion into the life of that doll with its original owner. That passion leads us to the Victorian era.

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The Victorian era encompasses the reign of Queen Victoria starting in 1837 and extending to 1901 (the year of her death.) It was an era of excess, art appreciation, and the industrial revolution. The industrial revolution is just as it advertised – the introduction of industrial machinery into the manufacturing process. As a result, what once took a day to make by hand now took minutes on a machine. Industrialization led to increased production, decreased prices, and ease of transportation; which led to decreased work weeks, increased wages, and an increase in leisure time – not only for the upper class but, also for the quickly expanding middle class. Where there is a market, there will be production. The Victorian Era brought about a greater appreciation by parents for the life event known as “childhood.” Parents had the time and money to spoil their children – and French Fashion dolls were the epitome of extravagance. Parents saw childhood as an opportunity to teach their children the roles they would assume as adults. Children had never been more cherished than during this time period. Parents desired their daughters to achieve an education that was inclusive of multiple languages, singing, embroidery, introduction to a musical instrument, and scrapbooking. What ever the child was exposed to, so was her dollie. Hand crafted clothing mimicked those of the child, miniature tea sets taught proper etiquette when entertaining, tiny pianos encouraged practice by child and doll alike, and scrapbooking taught the child about organization and book keeping. For a true collector of the French Fashion, it is all about the accessories. Research into fashion provides information regarding clothing styles of that time period, materials used for the clothing; and accompanying pieces such as hats, gloves, shoes, corsets, bustles, and parasols. We look even further into the Victorian lifestyle. How were the homes heated? If by fireplace, then we discover that there were fireplace screens; even handheld fans that allowed an individual to seat themselves close enough to stay warm but, protected them from the intense heat on their faces. Petite vases and porcelain figures adorned the mantels. Family portraits filled walls. How was personal hygiene approached during this time period? Pitcher and bowls and chamber pots were the standard in each bedroom. As well as lice combs; a common malady even among the well-to-do. All of these items are searched for avidly by collectors – in miniature form, of course. What were their forms of entertainment? Theaters and opera houses were at their peak of popularity during the Victorian era. Gilberts

13 inch Smiling Bru and 8 inch China on Promenade.

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8 inch S&H little lady preparing to entertain guests with her violin.

6 inch German all bisque saying her evening prayers.

10 inch S&H candy container shopping with her German dog.

operettas and Oscar Wilde’s comedies, as well as Shakespeare’s plays were all the rage in the theater. Adults regularly attended both. However, for the child, toys substituted for the actual experience. French and German print houses both excelled in the manufacture of miniature “Theatre De La Mode” with hundreds of lithographed backdrops, props, and puppets - often imitating those plays and operas currently popular at the time. These theaters came in various sizes and a collector is indeed fortunate to own one to display with their dolls. Other forms of entertainment and education of the young girl were lessons in singing and musical endeavors; primarily focused on either the piano or harp. Artistic talents, such as 48

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Close up of miniature English playing cards, bone dice and dominoes. 10 inch German Belton and 19 inch German shoulder head playing dominoes with 16 inch German Belton.

landscape painting, were also encouraged. Young women made a living teaching these accomplishments to children in wealthy households. Daughters were expected to entertain their parent’s guests at social gatherings. You will find a Schoenhut piano in almost every doll collection. However, to find a miniature Victorian harp is a rare and valuable accent for that spoiled French Fashion. Every young girl was also expected to be handy with sewing needle. Whether in the art of embroidery, starting with school samplers and expanding to tapestries; or sewing quilts in the company of others - the origin of the quilting circle. Tatting and knotting were advanced talents that were incorporated into their chair covers, bedspreads, and curtains. Collectors enjoy hunting for the miniature doll quilts, often handmade by their original owners; and tatted coverlets to complete their canopy beds. Outdoor activities were encouraged for young girls. Fresh air and exercise were considered necessary for good health. Ice skating, croquet, promenades, archery, horseback riding and even hunting were common sports experienced by the Victorian youth. Table top croquet sets can be easily found, as well as ice skates and costumes sewn solely for a promenade or “walk in the park.” Accessories for archery and horseback riding are a bit more difficult to obtain. Miniature bows have been recreated by miniature artists (or borrowed from American Indian dolls of that time period.) Expert seamstresses have researched and reproduced incredible copies of riding habits worn by accomplished riders. Many doll collections own mohair horses on wheels – some with actual bellows providing a voice for the horse - allowing the child to seat their dollies on their own steeds.

21 inch German Belton choosing scrap for her scrapbook.

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13 inch German shoulder head with miniature painting of a harbor.

Another hobby prominent during the Victorian period was scrapbooking. Scrapbooking is defined in the 1854 Oxford English Dictionary as “a blank book in which pictures, newspaper clippings, and the like are pasted for preservation.” The scrapbook can be traced back to the “commonplace” book in the 8th century. A commonplace book was used to record herbal remedies, prayers, proverbs, etc. By the 18th century these books contained printed material, paintings, poems, lesson plans, etc. By the 19th century, lithography provided an inexpensive means to advertise. As a result, greeting cards, trade cards used to advertise coffee, soap, corsets, etc – and scrap was produced cheaply and extensively. The prints were colorful and often humorous – encouraging them to be saved and cherished. A scrapbook was collected by almost every woman and child from 1880 – 1920. They taught a child about timelines, organization, and a method for documentation of personal memories and events. For collectors of that time period, scrapbooks are of historical significan ce, depicting the morals and products used in everyday Victorian life. Colorful die cut scrap was sold in sheets and was used as a filler between the trade cards and greeting cards in a scrapbook. This scrap, in doll collecting, can most commonly be found on our doll trunks and “scrap” Christmas ornaments that were generally handmade by women and children. Occasionally, miniature scrapbooks can be found, handcrafted by little mothers for their precious dolls. However, one cannot discuss the Victorian Era without discussing the moral driving force – the Christian Church. The Victorian Era is often referred to as the “Age of Puritanism.” It was the most religious society the world has ever known. Sunday service was not an option but, rather, demanded. The Christian church dictated the societal morals of the Victorian Age. The teachings of the church had its say in politics, sex, and cultural morality. Women were perceived as the “weaker sex.” Their goal in life was to marry, manage a household, and complement their husbands in society. So, despite the “coddling” of the young girls in Victorian society, their life goals were limited to that dictated by society – and the church. Overall, delving into the history of the Victorian era gives us a better appreciation for our French Fashion dolls and the life they lived with their original owners. It also allows us to provide an environment that complements these dolls, accessorizing with original implements used in their daily lives. Research, on behalf of our doll collection, enriches our own lives with an education regarding the development of culture and the history of our own ancestors. Resources: The library of Birmingham, Scrapbook.com, Victoriana magazine Antique theater backdrops provided by Dick Tickal

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A Sweet Tooth For Candy Containers By Elizabeth K. Schmahl andy! Candy! Candy! Perhaps one of the most delightful aspects of childhood is the joy upon a child’s face when they receive a sweet and delicious treat. The first cool burst from a peppermint or the first drop of maple sugar on the palate can bring about a beaming smile from ear to ear. To a child, a candy indulgence is possibly the closest thing to heaven. And perhaps there is even a small let-down after the candy is eaten… it’s all gone, the rush is over… if only that happy moment would last longer. One can assume that candy containers were created to solve this dilemma for a child. A candy container added an extra element of surprise and gave a child the lingering pleasure of playing with the toy in which the candy was packaged. It must have been pure bliss for a child to receive a candy container – a double dose of not only a delectable surprise but also the desirable packaging of an exquisite doll, a fashionable hatbox, a miniature violin case, or a real fur dog. The true origin of candy containers is difficult to pinpoint, however, most commercial candy containers of collectible value likely originated in Germany. Many of the early German candy container companies made their wares using a mix of flour and paste. Later, papier mache was introduced and pressed into molds. St. Nicholas (“Belsnickel”) and Easter bunnies were longstanding popular themes for German candy container companies. As for candy container dolls, most of the German doll bisque parts were made by companies such as Armand Marseille, Goebel, Heubach, Kestner, and the like. The parts obtained from these companies were assembled into candy containers as a cottage industry and sold expensively. In the cottage industry home, the entire family, including children, would help in the fabrication of the candy containers. According to “Candy Containers” by Wendy Kolar-Mullen, “Imagining small children working long hours, making toys, dolls and candy containers, never having the time to play with them or the money to buy them, invokes a feeling of the darkest irony.” Sadly, therefore, only very well-to-do children had the luxury of receiving candy containers as gifts. Candy container dolls were often lavishly costumed. This German 14” tall bisque dolly face candy container (left) is dressed in her original green pleated 52

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dress with lace trim and cream-colored silk ribbon. She wears her fancy winter mohair hat, cape, and matching muff. Her tubular center reveals her candy container compartment. Her composition legs are beautifully painted with bright blue boots with gold painted accents as she stands on a base covered with mica to represent snow. Her clothes are sewn on (as many of the candy container dolls are), so it is often impossible to view the mark on the head, although, she was likely made by a company such as Armand Marseille. This German closed-mouth candy container pair (right) is dressed ready for a maritime adventure. The boy and girl measure 10” tall and are dressed in matching sailor uniforms. The dolls separate at the waist to reveal their candy container inside their torsos. Their outfits are made of a soft blue felt with cording trim, brass buttons, and poms on the leather shoes. The dolls have a bisque head simply marked, “103” on the back. They are assumed to be German, possibly made by Kestner. This wonderfully costumed Germanbisque head doll marked by Schoenau & Hoffmeister stands 7” tall on top of a candy container box and is dressed as a French Marquis. (right) He wears his wealthy pink coat with long tails in the back and matching pants, his costume full of frills and lace. He has a felt bicorn hat and beautifully painted slippers on his wooden feet. This gentleman of nobility can certainly afford to comfortably warm himself by his candy container fireplace, relaxingly drink from his candy container whiskey bottle, and leisurely read from his candy container books. The candy containers that surround him were especially popular during the Victorian era. Often made in Germany, these small candy containers doubled as small toys or served as Christmas ornaments. For example, the white cardboard stove has little metal doors that dolly can really open. The whiskey bottle has its original silk ribbon to hang on dolly’s feather Christmas tree. Antique DOLL Collector

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This 8” tall German candy container doll is dressed as Little Red Riding Hood, standing next to her 4” tall wolf on her way to Grandma’s house (left). Both characters are nailed to a wooden base. Little Red’s bisque head peeks out from under her felt cape and she has composition arms and legs. Her candy container is hidden inside her torso under her red dress with gold buttons, gold trim, and a white apron. She carries her little basket of treats for Grandma. The wolf is covered in grey mohair with glass eyes. One would assume this candy container was likely very pricey being that she came with her wolf extra. Both are nailed to a wooden base. Candy container dolls were made in a wide variety of styles and themes and seemed to be created not only for girls, but also for boys. This sporty Germany head 9” tall boy is all suited up to go to bat at the big baseball game (bottom left). He wears a cotton striped shirt, baseball knickers, a felt baseball cap, and his wooden hands hold a wooden baseball bat. His wooden legs wear painted black cleats. Hidden inside his hollow tummy, a lucky boy would find a delicious treat. Next to him is a miniature dollsized ping-pong table candy container, complete with a net, a felt table surface, and two paddles. At his feet are three small German football candy containers – one tin, one paper pulp, and one cardboard, toys any boy would enjoy. Almost anything could be added to embellish the candy container doll: buttons, ribbon, Dresden paper, feathers, crepe paper, trims, etc. This German bisque head doll is 9” tall and simply marked 1/0 and has been dressed in crepe paper clothing with green thread buttons and green stockings to represent an Irish girl (top right). She has red curly mohair. She also opens at the midline. She stands next to two candy container miniature hats, just the right size for doll accessories.

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Certainly Germany was not the only manufacturer of candy container dolls. In France, candy container bisque dolls were made with heads by companies such as Francois Gautier, Barrois, and Lanternier. This stylish 15� tall French Fashion doll candy container has a bisque head and arms and was likely made by Barrois in the late 1800s (above right). Her style differs slightly in that the bottom half of her body under her skirt is the candy container compartment; hence, she has no legs. She wears an exquisite burgundy velvet riding coat embellished with

heavy cording and a matching hat. Another lovely French Fashion doll candy container is this 14� tall doll with a bisque head by Francois Gautier (below). She has a radiant face with pierced ears and gorgeous blue eyes accented by the royal blue of her silk dress. She wears a wool stole hat, and muff. Her candy container comprises the bottom half of her body under her dress. Her white fur salon dog and French black lithographed cardboard boulle style dresser trimmed with brass findings are also both candy containers, perfect props for her dressing chamber.

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This French bisque candy container doll is tending to her candy store as her candy container dog begs under the table (left). She measures 11” high and is marked, “UNIS FRANCE 60”. Her candy shop is full of bonbons, peppermints, cakes, and cookies. She has a red straw hat and a red and white striped dress lined with red velvet trim and a matching sash. She has composition limbs and leather shoes. She separates at the torso. France was well-known for fabricating candy container fur-covered dogs, cats, horses, and other animals (as well as Germany and Japan). In this picture, French candy container dogs play with their Japanese candy container gold foil balls (left center). They are fur-covered with glass eyes and their heads detach to reveal the candy container inside. They are perfect companions to their doll masters. Military themes were also very common among both French and German candy container makers. This 9” German bisque head doll is dressed as an Italian soldier decorated with ribbons in the colors of the flag of Italy (bottom left). He is marked with an overlapping “W” and “C” and “120”, the markings of the William Goebel company. He opens at the midriff. He is surrounded by a

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variety of perfect doll-scale candy containers – his clock, his radio, his postal box, his Bible, and his barrel. Proudly holding his French flag, this 14” tall patriotic French general is marked, “LORRAINE No A.L.E. Cie” and was made by the doll company Lanternier et Cie from Limoges, France (left). His cylindrical center candy container hides under his double-breasted felt uniform. His uniform is decorated with gold buttons, red felt epaulets and cuffs and a red and white belt with metal buckle. He has tall leather boots and shows off his WWI medal in his hand. His hand-painted facial features include a distinct and refined moustache, a trend popular with French generals at this time. French candy containers were very also popular with tourists to France. Popular themes included the French sailor hat candy containers (above). The hats were blue with the traditional red pom-pom on the top and the decorated with a name of a town in France. The hats could easily double as a doll’s sailor hat. Musical instruments were another frequent theme in candy container creations (right). This group of instruments shows off French and German guitars, a mandolin, a banjo, a violin in its case, and a Steinway piano. They all contained candy at one time. All are fantastic sizes that are perfect for dolls to use to play their melodies.

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Suitcases, hatboxes, and trunks were immensely desirable candy containers as they easily doubled as accessories for a doll after the tasty treat was eaten (above). This beautiful lady traveler is a French candy container and made by the “Confiserie (Confectionery) de Marly� in Paris. Her head and arms are made of wax and her candy container is in her skirt. She is trimmed in furs, lace, and rickrack, ready for her travels on the train. She is surrounded by her candy container trunks, suitcases, and hatboxes for her train travel. She certainly does not travel light. Another niche for candy container collectors included not only cardboard but glass candy containers. Most of these were German and Japanese and created in the first half of

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the 20th century. They are frequently found with their candy still inside. Because most of them are miniatures of humansized items, they can make great doll accessories such as these glass telephones and cardboard telephones (above). Candy containers not only were made as dolls and toys, but also miniature doll furniture. In this scene, the furniture pieces in the room are all dollhouse-sized candy containers (below). At the sides of the room, two faux wood cardboard pianos sit decorated with Dresden paper, waiting for dolly to play the paper lithograph keys. In the backdrop is a faux rose wood candy container armoire with a real glass mirror and gold painted trim. Standing next to that is a three-drawer candy container bureau painted black,

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gold, and blue with little metal knobs. In the foreground is a small candy container desk decorated with Victorian scrap. Each piece of furniture ranges from 3-5” tall and is a mix of German and French in origin. Candy could even be purchased inside miniature buildings. In the photo above, each 4-5” tall building is a candy container box that doubles as either a small dollhouse or church. These little houses made perfect “dollhouses” for a larger doll to use. No special occasion would be complete without a candy container gift. When a baby was born, perhaps one would gift a candy container stork, baby shoe, or candy-filled doll baby bottle. Perhaps a candy container such as this French

composition head sweetheart would be a beautiful gift for a baptism (above left). In France, little girls who celebrated their First Communion might receive a candy container dressed in Communion attire (above). This grouping depicts three French candy container Communion dolls of all of differing materials – a celluloid, a bisque, and a wax head doll. All have candy containers hiding under their beautiful white gowns. Certainly some of the more magical times in a child’s life are holidays, a time when gift-giving is at its peak. It stands to reason, therefore, that candy container themes covered every possible holiday. In the spring, for example, the Easter Antique DOLL Collector

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Bunny might have brought this 11� tall German bisque candy container dressed in a bunny costume (above). The doll has its original pink dress with lace trim and gold buttons and wears her matching hat with pink bunny ears. On her back is a basket with Easter grass inside. Easter candy containers consisted of a multitude of styles: tin eggs, papier mache eggs, chickens, bunnies, baskets, carts, baby chicks, etc. At Halloween, a child might receive a candy container such as this red crepe paper box with a small allbisque penny doll dressed as a fortune-teller witch on the top (below). Jack-o-lantern candy containers were created for Halloween and turkeys for Thanksgiving, doll-sized

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sweetheart boxes for Valentine’s Day, patriotic 4th of July items such as these candy container hats and axe), and of course, countless container variations for Christmas from sleds to Santa boots and lanterns. Although today one may not think of chocolate as a luxury, one must remember that in the 1800s and early 1900s, chocolate was an expensive and rare treat and not something in which children could always indulge. Even more special were the chocolate chromolithograph metal containers designed and sold as toys. Perhaps the most famous companies that began this trend were the German company Stollwerck and the French company

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Chocolat Menier. During the latter half of the 1800, the Stollwerck company was instrumental in creating some of the first vending machines to market their chocolate bars. By 1890, these vending machines were present in many different countries and their success led to the creation of smaller toy versions such as this small blue doll-sized Stollwerck tin bank courtesy of Theriault’s (above). The metal chromolithographed vending machines were banks whereby one would insert a coin and a delicious chocolate could be removed. During this same time period, the French businessman Jean Antoine Brutus Menier was one of the largest chocolate producers in France. In 1895, he and his son formed the Chocolat Menier company and created their

own version of miniature chocolate banks like the kiosks on the streets of Paris (above). Known as a “tirelire” (ie, piggy bank), these chocolate kiosks were made of painted steel with miniature advertisements for the Chocolat Menier. These little kiosks are considered among the first advertising toys in France and are perfectly scaled props for dolls. Candy containers have been and will continue to be a joy for children. No childhood gift could possibly be better than one where the packaging was just as enjoyable as what was inside. Toys and candy, together as one! As Dylan Lauren (daughter of Ralph Lauren) so eloquently stated, “Candy is childhood, the best and bright moments you wish could have lasted forever.” Antique DOLL Collector

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4/21‑10/7/18 ~ Switzerland. Costumes of Venetian Carnival balls. Spielzeug Welten Museum. www.swmb.museum

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2‑3 ~ Newark, OH. Antique, Modern & Artist Doll Auction. McMasters Harris. 740‑877‑5357. mark@mcmastersharris.com. www.mcmastersharris.com 4‑5 ~ Archbold, OH. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Sauder Village Founders Hall. Dawn Hauter. 800‑590‑9755. dawn.hauter@saudervillage.org 11 ~ Clackamas, OR. Doll Show. Monarch Hotel. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com. 11 ~ Huntsville, AL. Doll Show. Twickenham Doll Cub. Jaycees Building. Sonya Heim. 256‑585‑5436. sonyah4@netzero.com. 256‑585‑5436. 12 ~ Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sherrie Gore. 310‑386‑4211. sherribean7@aol.com 15‑16 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com. 16‑18 ~ Syracuse, NY. Teddy Bear Conference. Cindy Malchoff. 518‑562‑4076. 18 ~ Schertz, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830‑606‑5868. dmeredith@dolldr.com 19 ~ Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Eileen Green. 440‑283‑5839. phdofdolls@yahoo.com 26 ~ Bellevue, WA. Doll Show. Red Lion Hotel. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206‑362‑8723. pepins4@msn.com 26 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Boston. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. 26 ~ North Mankato, MN. Doll Show. Best Western. Lady Slipper Doll Club. Carolyn Christopherson. 952‑873‑4489. 26 ~ Fort Wayne, IN. Doll Show. Fort Wayne Armory. Sharon Napier. 586‑731‑3072.

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1 ~ Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. 700 Highland Dr. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2213. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com. sweetbriar@live.com 1‑2 ~ Wichita, KS. Doll Show. Double Tree. Jenny & Scott Raymond. 316‑288‑0348. 2 ~ Ft. Wayne, IN. Doll Show. Ft. Wayne Armory. Doll Show Productions. 586‑731‑3072. 3 ~ Flint, MI. Doll Show. Dom Polski Hall. Flint Barbie & Fashion Doll Club. 810‑639‑2353. 8 ~ Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Alexander Firemen’s Rec Hall. Linda. 585‑482‑0835. sukeylin@yahoo.com 8 ~ Knoxville, TN. Doll Show. Bridgewater Place Event Center. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com. 8 ~ San Diego, CA. Doll Show. LaMesa Women’s Club. Delightfull Dolls of So. CA. Barbara Whyte. bdkellison@cox.net. www.facebook.com/DelightfulDolls 8 ~ West Chester/Cincinnati, OH. Doll Show. EnterTRAINment Junction Expo Room. Queen City Beautiful Doll Club. Margie Schultz. 513‑207‑8409. askmargie@aol.com

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9 ~ Canada. Doll Show. The Sunbridge Hotel & Conference Center. Maple Leaf Doll Club. Bev. 519‑222‑4739. 9 ~ Maquoketa, IA. Doll Show. Centerstone Inn & Suites. Sherryl Newton. easterniowadollshows@aol.com 12‑13 (Rescheduled to Oct 2‑3) ~ Denver, PA. Antique Dolls, Dollhouses & Miniatures Auction. Morphy Auctions. 877‑968‑8880. www.morphyauctions.com. info@morphyauctions.com 15 ~ Burbank, CA. Doll Show. St. Francis Xavier Church ‑ Holy Cross Hall. Jewel City Doll Club. Dene Alcott. 818‑248‑4862. deneandbing@att.net 15 ~ Cordova, TN. Doll Show. Cordova Community Center. Southern Belles Doll Club. Donna Brown. 901‑377‑5796. helenmorris1937@gmail.com 15 ~ Grand Forks, ND. A Shirley Temple Luncheon. Hilton Garden Inn. Northern Red River Valley Doll Club. Kim Resnslow. 701‑741‑2431. 15 ~ Las Cruces, NM. Doll Show. Scottish Rite Temple. Dona Ana Doll Club. Glora Sanders. 575‑523‑1413. sanders4605@comcast.net 15 ~ Memphis, TN. Doll Show. Cordova Community Center. Southern Belles Doll Club. Donna Brown. 901‑377‑5796. helenmorris1937@gmail.com 15 ~ Roseville, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com. 15 ~ Spencer, NC. NC “Antique & Modern” Italian Doll Luncheon. Sales & Doll Museum Tour. 704‑762‑9359. NCMDTM.com 19 ~ New Orleans, LA. Doll Convention. Harrah’s. Karen. 763‑634‑2614. 21‑22 ~ Golden, CO. Doll Show. Jefferson County Colorado Fairgrounds. Lorella Farmer. 303‑988‑8591. 22 ~ Spokane, WA. Doll Show. Country Homes Christian Church. Spokane Falls Dolls UFDC Club. Penny Zarneski 509‑327‑7622 23 ~ Chagrin Falls, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Eileen Green. 440‑283‑5839. phdofdolls@yahoo.com 23 ~ Flint, MI. Doll Show. Dom Polski Hall. Flint Barbie & Fashion Doll Club. Susan Ferrier. 810‑639‑2353. ferrier@centurytel.net 23 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Show. Holiday Inn & Suites Nashua. Diane Gardenour. 603‑424‑9808. diane. gardenour@myfairpoint.net 23 ~ St Charles, IL. Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Karla Moreland Presents. 815‑356‑6125. kmorela@ais.net. 28‑29 ~ Billings, MT. Doll Show. Billings Hotel. Heritage Doll Guild. 406‑698‑3227. beartoothnana@gmail.com 29 ~ Farmington, CT. Teddy Bear Show. Homewood Suites. Teddy Bear Artist Co‑op Shows. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453. 29 ~ Fletcher, NC. Doll Show. WNC Agricultural Center. Land O’Sky Doll Club. Lou Gravely. 828‑883‑4899. smikhall@windstream.net 29 ~ Florence, SC. Doll & Toy Show. Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing & Technology. Pee Dee Doll Club. Angie Hayek. 843‑731‑2107. 29 ~ Timonium, MD. Teddy Bear Show.Teddy Bear Artist Coop Shows. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453. 29 ~ Wichita, KS. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Wichita Antique Doll Study Club. Nancy Moore. 316‑210‑7628. WichitaDollShow@outlook.com Calendar continued on page 64

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2‑3 ~ Denver, PA. Antique Dolls, Dollhouses & Miniatures Auction. Morphy Auctions. 877‑968‑8880. www.morphyauctions.com. info@morphyauctions.com 6 ~ Albany, NY. Doll Show. St. Sophia Greek Orothodox Church. Shaker Doll Club. Nancy Kionaga. 518‑384‑0189. skionag@nycap.rr.com 6 ~ Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Southwind Doll Club. Sandra Sorsey. 760‑731‑6581. sandilee43@roadrunner.com 7 ~ Lebanon, PA. Doll Show. Lebanon Valley Expo Center. Central Penn Doll Collectors Club. Dotti. 717‑761‑3609. dotti@centralpenndollcollectorsclub.org 7 ~ Sturbridge, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. www.collinsgifts.com 7 ~ Wilmington, OH. Doll Show. Roberts Center. Sandy Bullock. sandy4085@hotmail.com. 734‑282‑0152. www.wilmingtondollshow.com 13 ~ Fredericksburg, VA. Doll Show. Elks Lodge #875. The Now & Then Doll Club. Wanda Miller. wanda. miller@verizon.net. 804‑513‑9011. 13 ~ Phoenix, AZ. Doll Show. Valley of the Sun Doll Club. No. Phoenix Baptist Church. Helen Soucy. 480‑831‑9081. soucy12@cox.net. Carol Wesby. 480‑890‑1854. 13‑14 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll & Bear Show. Puyallup Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. 13 ~ Round Rock, TX. Doll Show. Williamson Conference Center. Austin Doll Collectors Society. Sharon Weintraub. 512‑323‑9639. sharon@weintraub.name 13 ~ Salisbury, NC. Doll Show. Salisbury Civic Center. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. SoutheasternDollShows.com 14 ~ DeWitt, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Center of DeWitt. Sandy Johnson Barts. 269‑599‑1511. 14 ~ Plymouth, MN. Dolls & Toys & Bears OH MY! Show. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Bernadette Able. 239‑282‑9499. Dolls_Toys_Bears_OhMy@yahoo.com 13‑14 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll Show. Western Washington Fairgrounds. Dorothy Drake. Crossroads. www.crossroadsshows.com. 775‑348‑7713.

17‑19 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com 18‑20 ~ Colorado Springs, CO. Doll Convention and Public Day to Salesroom. Doll Artisan Guild International. Embassy Suites. 607‑432‑4977. info@dollartisanguild.org 18‑21 ~ Pacific Grove, CA. A Deborah Jenkines Sewing Workshop. Carmel Doll Shop. 831‑643‑1902. www.carmeldollshop.com 20 ~ Jonesborough, TN. ~ Doll Show. Jonesborough Visitor Center. The Dollhouse. Ellen Stafford. 423‑753‑0022. 20 ~ Palmetto, GA. Doll Show. Georgia Baptist Childrens Home. Peachtree Doll Collectors. Brenda Welker. 678‑523‑3150. bwelker@bellsouth.net 20 ~ Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Elks Lodge. Sandy Kline. Forever Young. 818‑368‑4648. 20~ Wausau, WI. Doll Show. St. Matthew Church Gym. The Drifke Group. Marlene Dreifke. 608‑225‑3984. MarlenesBling@hotmail.com 21 ~ Toledo, OH. Doll & Bear & Toy Show. Stranahan Great Hall. Sandra Bullock. 734‑282‑0152. sandy4085@hotmail.com. www.ToledoDollShow.com 27 ~ Spencer, NC. Doll Sale & Appraisal Fair. NCMDTM.com 704‑762‑9359. 28 ~ Pacific Grove, CA. Session II, Teatime with Queen Victoria’s Dolls. Reservations. Carmel Doll Shop. 831‑643‑1902. www.carmeldollshop.com 28 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll, Bear, Toy & Collectible Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows. Diana Tabin. 847‑772‑6760. www.chicagotoyshow.com. 28 ~ Southbury, CT. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Wyndham Southbury. Jenny Lind Doll Club. Paula Walton. 860‑355‑5709. jennylinddollshow@gmail.com

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Two amazing Collector’s Books Featuring Shirley Temple’s personal childhood collection of movie costumes and childhood related items. LOVE, SHIRLEY TEMPLE, COLLECTOR’S BOOK (PART ONE) The personal childhood collection of Shirley Temple, comprising over 500 costumes, dolls, playthings and memorabilia from 1928-1940 including her gas-powered miniature car, personal letters, and so much more. Includes prices realized. 10” x 10”. Hardbound. 356 full-color pages. $75. BT-318.

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1) 27” All Original Script Series Closed Mouth Kestner- What a beauty! Mint head to toe, wig to shoes! Picture perfect heirloom in every way, a Sweetheart! $1750

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5) French Bisque 14” Provincial Fashion- a Closed Mouth Gaultier Lady w/ blue PWs, pc’d ears, plus original Coastal Village Attire. $795

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8) 22” All Original French Trade Mariner- pre-1900 Sonnenberg Beauty with huge blue PW’s, 2-tone Closed Mouth, orig French Wig & chunky Stiff Wrist Body, wonderful vintage ensemble w/ leather bootines.! $2500

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20) Important 1870’s Poured Wax PairHistoric English -All Originals in their splendid layers of Museum quality garments, excel. color, early cobalt eyes, perfect limbs, silver rattle. Museum collection $2500

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21) 14” Beautiful & Large Rare Apollo Knot Milliners- flawless head with aristocratic expression, no touch ups, Original Clothes, excel. body & posture, A stunner! $2250 22) Elegant 16” Neapolitan Creche Merchant- A 1790’s glass eye Patrician Gentleman, stunning silk clothes & cloak, handsome w/ perf.fingers & provenance. $750

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13” CM Depose E 4 J Jumeau w/ blue PW eyes, original mohair wig & marked EJ Depose shoes, antique dress, stiff wrist body $6850.

13” Rare smallest size unmarked H Bebe? Marked 5/0, stiff wrist body, blue threaded PW eyes, antique shoes & socks, HH wig, attributed to A. Halopeau $14,500.

19.5” Simon & Halbig Parian 1870’s w/ molded hair and jointed head, beautiful body & clothes $1495.

24” Eden Bebe Paris M, Fleishmann & Blodel Doll factory Paris, blue pw eyes, stiff wrist bj body, pierced ears, label on body: A La Tentution Guyot Bebes & Jouets, Gros – ½ gros, 5 Place de la Republique on fait les Reparations, antique undergarments & leather shoes marked 4 $2650. 20” 1950’s Steiff Bear w/ button and tag in ear, fabulous condition champagne mohair, wonderful face $1495.

9.5” Fabulous German Flapper Half Doll w/ original legs/base, repair on left hand $395.

20” Kestner 167 9 ½ , blue sleep eyes, plaster pate, HH wig, antique shoes $485. Now $400 25” Steiff 1906 – 07 Bear w/ underscored F button, light brown mohair, some wear, pads replaced, shoe button eyes, re-stitched nose $1695.

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7.5” All original Simon & Halbig 886 S3H All Bisque w/ 5 strap boots, jointed head, arms & legs, blue glass eyes, mohair wig, silk dress (as is in places) $1695.

26.5” FG 8 French Fashion, threaded blue eyes, nice kid body, chip on back of shoulder plate & hairline on right forehead, fabulously dressed by Hazel Ulseth $2395.

3 ¾” Kister Young Girl w/ nosegay half doll, hair in bun w/ flower, in white fichy tied over a light green bodice, 8” overall w/ metal shirt $650.

27” Cuno Otto & Dressel Jutta 1349, brown sleep eyes, repainted 21” Revalo #10727 7 ½ body, HH wig $495. Now $395. with beautiful molding & 19.5” 1349 Cuno Otto & Dressel coloring, repainted right 1349 S & H, brown sleep eyes, hand $375. 19” Handwerck HH wig, pretty coloring, 79, brown sleep eyes, pierced repainted body, 2 repaired ears, beautiful body $245. fingers $265.

21.5” Alt, Beck & Gottschalck Blonde Parian 1860 – 70’s w/ red corset $325.

23” SFBJ 230, brown PW eyes, scuff on left eye, HH wig, paint rub on nose $775. Now $595. 14” Hilda JDK Jr. 1914 w/ molded hair, brown slep eyes, baby body w/ some crazing, hands repainted $1100. Now $650.

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21.5” French CM R2D, brown PW eyes, stiff wrist body, piece missing upper left leg, eye chip left eye, HH wig $2495.

18” Lenci Tennis Boy, 110 series, blond mohair wig, brown eyes, leather shoes, racket, LS on top $1595. Now $895. 9” Lenci Mascotte 1934 w/ felt floral apron tagged BOL/ 310/8 $225. 16 ¾” Lenci Series 300 early 50’s all original w/ basket of flowers $550.

16.5” Terri Lee’s hard plastic marked “Terri Lee” on back, All Original Bride and Groom Terri Lee & Jerri Lee, tagged clothes $475. Pair Terri Lee in tagged blue and white striped dress and unders, dark brown red hair $135. Dark auburn Terri Lee in original top & skirt, vintage shoes & socks $135.

3.5” German Nodder Max by Sol Hess from The Nebbs Comics w/ cigar, small chip on hat brim $155. 3.5” German Rachel from Gasoline Alley Nodder by Hertwig $75. 4.25” Jaymar Puss ‘N’ Boots w/ tail, left top of boot cracked $75.

1964 MIB 7.5” Alexander Littlest Kitten’s Fully Tagged #830 Platinum blonde in pink & white check $145. #0095 Blond in organdy christening gown & bonnet $195.

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Samy Odin and Margaret Kincaid present a new 2 ½ day seminar that helps you to understand what originality means in antique doll matters Guest Presenter: Elizabeth Ann Coleman

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(right before the Gaithersburg Eastern National Doll Show) $695 Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg Hotel Your Ecole package includes: • over 16 hours of educational classes and experiences • visits to two legendary private collections: Coleman and Maus-Greer • meals and surprises • early entrance at the Doll Show on November 31, 2018 For details contact Margaret G. Kincaid (646) 709-4340 margaret.kincaid@gmail.com 265 Forest Street, Bradford, NH 03221

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15-1/2 “ K * R 115 A. Fabulous modeling. Shiny bisque. Orig. wig. Mint body. Toddler body. SW. Antique hat. Most beautiful character I have ever seen in this number $ 2,500

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8.5” JDK Al Bisque Wrestler, p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, “swivel neck”, immaculate bisque, orig. long mohair wig, gorgeous silk & lace dress & matching hat, all bisque orig. bent arm Wrestler body w/ gold multi strap boots (minor fleck at 1 stringing hole), 3 square cut teeth & GORGEOUS!! $4500.

RARE 10” AM #700, perfect bisque, sl. eyes, early “cl/mo.”, orig. mohair wig & pate, orig. pink batiste dress w/lace & ribbons, gorgeous Fr. hat, orig. leather shoes & crocheted socks, ant. slip & undies, orig. early str. wrist body. RARE mold # & ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE in darling cabinet size! $1395.

15.5” Early Portrait Jumeau, spiral threaded p/w eyes, mint bisque, orig. skin wig & cork pate, orig. “head coil” intact, orig. knit dress, matching hat, orig. undies, crocheted socks orig. leather Portrait Jumeau shoes w/ant. muff, orig. early 8 ball jointed str. wrist “signed” Portrait Jumeau body. ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING!!! $7200.

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13.5” F.G. Scroll Bebe, perfect bisque, early threaded pw. eyes, early 2 color lips, slight molded Bru type tongue tip, magnificent orig. very long HH wig & orig. cork pate, gorgeous ant. silk & lace dress, ant. slips & undies, crocheted socks, Fr. leather shoes & beautiful ant. velvet & lace hat, orig. FG body in played with condition. This FG Scroll looks exactly like a Block Letter FG, great cabinet size, a real find. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! $3950.

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MEISSNER’S ANTIQUE DOLL AUCTION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2018 Preview: 9am - Start: 12pm • 438 NY Route 20, New Lebanon, NY, 12125 (518) 766-5002 Email: info@meissnersauction.com Hundreds of Photos at www.meissnersauction.com

This is the 3rd of 3 Doll Auctions from the Late Ann Johnston Consisting of Antique Dolls; Antique Doll Clothing; Antique Doll Shoes etc. Ann was a very knowledgeable collector and loved the hunt for an interesting doll as much as collecting. This auction will be featured on LiveAuctioneers.com.475 lots Antique & Vintage Dolls from Ann’s Collection’s and some additional vintage collections. We will also have an extra 100 lots not featured on line for our in house bidders. Parisienne Dolls to Inc: 17” French Fashion Swivel Neck on Kid Lady Body w/Blonde Mohair Wig & Cobalt Blue Eyes Wearing a Dark Aubergine Two Piece Suit w/Cut Steel Buttons; 15 1/2” French Fashion Swivel Neck on Kid Body w/Cloth Lower Legs and Bisque Half-Arms w/Brown Human Hair Wig, Brown Eyes, & a Quirky Half Smile Wearing a Two Piece Black Velvet Suit; 14” French Fashion Stiff Neck Marked E1B on Cloth Body w/Kid Arms, Auburn Mohair Wig, Painted Blue Eyes Wearing a Blue & White Check Dress w/White Eyelet Collar Accent; 11 ¾” French Fashion Stiff Neck on Kid Lady Body w/Brown Human Hair Wig & Ice Blue Eyes wearing a Two Piece Green, Daisy-Print Suit; Etc. Selection of Googlies & Side Glancing Characters to Inc: 7” Painted Bisque “Just Me”; 6 ½” AM320; 6 ½” AM 310; 6 ½” AM 323; 7 ¼” A253M “Knobbie Kid”; 7 ½” R49A; 7 ½” R46A; 7” All Bisque Marked 217 18; 5 ½” All Bisque Stiff-Necked w/ Brown Ptd Eyes Googly; 5” All Bisque Stiff Necked Brown Pnt Eyes Googly; 9” AM 322 6/0; 7 ¾” 420; 7 ¾” AM323, 11” AM 323; 12” Heubach Coquette; 7 7/8” 3372(?); 11 ¾” Ptd Eye AM; 11” 78 Heubach 50; Etc. Selection of All Bisque to Inc: 5” w/Almond Shaped Eyes; 4 ¾” w/ two-strap Strap Bootines; 6” Marked 0 w/Tall Black Stockings & Heeled Brown Shoes w/Blue Bows; 7 ½” Marked 158; 7” Marked 150; 6 ¼” w/ Round Face & 5 Button Brown Bootines; 8” All Bisque 130.9; 7 ¼” w/ Cobalt Blue Eyes; 6 ¼” w/Long Black Stockings; 6” w/Almond Shaped Eyes & Pink Stockings; 7 ½” Marked 160.2 w/Pouty Mouth & Black Boots; 7 ¾” Marked 150.2 w/Blue Stockings; 5 ½” w/Yellow Bootines; 4” w/Yellow Bootines; Etc. Selection of Papier-Mache to Inc: 9 3/4” Milliner’s Model w/Brown Eyes; 9 ¼” Millniner’s Model; 8 ½” Milliner’s Model w/Bun, Side Curls, & Brown Eyes; 6 ½” Milliner’s Model; 5 ¾” Milliner’s Model w/Long Curls; 8 ¼” “Motschmann Baby”; 11 ½” Milliner’s Model w/Brown Eyes; 13 ½” Milliner’s Model w/Shoulder Length Curls & Brown Eyes; 16 ¼” Milliner’s Model w/Brown Eyes; 17 ½” Wax-Over Papier Mache; 13” Glass- Eyed “”Pumpkin-Head” on Wood & Cloth Body Jtd at Ankles & Wrists; 10 1/8” Patent Washable Type w/Caracul Wig; Etc. Selection of German Dolls to Inc: 11 ½” Belton 197; 15” Solid Dome Marked 0; 12 ½” Turned Head Bisque Boy w/Cobalt Blue Eyes; 11 ½” Limback; 13 ½” Marked 224; 13 ½” S&K WSK; 10 ½” Kestner w/143 Face Marked” a Made in Germany 4”; 11 ½” S&H K*R 121 on Toddler Body; 13 ¼” Revalo; 15 ½” American Schoolboy; 10 ½” S & H 126; 8 ¾” Kestner 143; 31” CM Bergman Simon Halbig, 32” Heinrich Handwerk Simon Halbig ; Others to Inc: ABG; S&H, Kestner, Queen Louise; Schoenhut Doll; Etc….

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Selection of China Heads & Parians to Inc: 13” China w/Black Snood & Green Bow; 16 ¾” “Alice” Style ; 8 ½” Café Au Lait; a Selection of Nicely Dressed Cabinet Sized & Petit China Dolls; 8” Blonde Parian; 13 ¾” Blonde Fancy Hair-do w/Blue Band; 12” Parian w/Strawberry Blonde Hair; 4” Parian Frozen Charlotte; 12 ½” Bonnet Head w/Flower Hat; 11 ¼” Bonnet Head w/ Feathered Hat; 10” Bonnet Head w/Pink Toque w/Bow; 7 ½” Blonde Parian Flat Top Shoulder head Only; 3 ¾” All Parian w/ Pink Luster Bootines; 4 ½” Parian w/Pink Luster Bootines; 6” Parian w/Pink Luster Bootines; Etc. Selection of Composition Dolls to Inc: A Large Selection of Shirley Temple Dolls Ranging from 11.5” to 27”; 12” “Dainty Dorothy” in Orig. Case w/Misc. Clothing; (2) 12” “Princess Polly” Dolls in Orig. “Princess Polly” Cardboard Case; 20” Effanbee Anne Shirley; 19” Horsman; Baby Dimples; Etc. Selection of Vintage Dolls to Inc: All Orig. Ptd Lash Ginny Walker “Davy Crocket” w/Button; Blonde Molded Lash Ginny Walker w/ Additional Bridal Outfit & Tagged Steiff Terrier Dog; Ginny in Trunk w/a Large Amount of Medford. Mass Tagged Clothing & Accessories; Ginny w/Ginny Bed;1951 Wee Willie Winkie; 1953 Red Riding Hood #52; 1952 Roller Skater-Sorts Series; 1955 , Bon Bon ##85; 1953 Skier #49; 1956 Bride 6164; 1955 Tiny Miss #44; 1955 Kinder Crowd #24; 1953 June #41; 1954 Ice Skater #50; 1953 #27; 1956 #6185; 1955 Tiny Miss #43; 1955 Roller Skater #47; 1955 Tiny Miss #42; 1953 Cowgirl #38; 1953 Cowboy #37; 1947 – 48 Toddlers’ Bunky & Binky; Lenci Dolls; Ethnic Dolls; Mid-Century Cabinet Sized Fashion Manikin Dolls; Etc. Selection of Plastic & Vinyl Dolls to Inc: 20” 1949 Sweet Sue; 14” Ideal Toni; 1958 Baby Toddler; 20” Cissy; 14” Mary Hoyer; 1952 Terri Lee; Ideal Shirley Temple; Hi I’M Ginny! Vogue Dolls in Orig. Boxes; Jesco Kewpie; Ideal Suzy Playpal ; Mdme Alexander Dolls in Orig. Boxes; Patsyette In Storyland; Souvenir Dolls from Around-the-World; Collectable Dolls; Etc Miscellaneous to Inc: Antique Dolls & Parts Ranging from Larger to Cabinet Sized Bisque Head Dolls & Babies; Celluloid Dolls, Chinas, Composition, Papier Mache, & Tin Head Dolls needing TLC; Large Selection of Antique to Vintage Doll Clothing; Antiques to Vintage Doll Shoes; Antique to Vintage Wigs; Doll Accessories; Brass Bed for Large Doll; Doll Books; Doll Sewing Patterns; Doll Stands; Etc.

Everything sold as is - absolutely no returns Cash**Check**Master Card/VISA**14% Buyers Premium— 2% discount for Cash/Check Subject to Errors & Omissions – Accepting Quality Consignments for Future Auctions Absentee & Qualified Phone Bids Accepted Meissner’s Auction Service, PO Box 115, New Lebanon, NY 12125

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ets make great toys, heirloom collectibles, and good gifts: There are many examples of this, beyond, of course Teddy bears. Also, of course there are toys that have the emotional attributes of a brand, a meaningful name or story... All this is our way of saying we think a “Nana” collectible is a surefire winner! So, this month, we give you a sneak peek from the R. John Wright Peter Pan series – showing his Nana.

Who exactly is Nana?

“R. John Wright’s Nana, picture courtesy of Toy Shoppe

Nana, you will remember, is the dog the Darling family hired as a nanny for their children in J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan. In the script for the play, Barrie specifies that Nana is a Newfoundland. (Luath, the Barries’ family dog at that time, was a Newfoundland.) This is confirmed in the text of the novel about Peter and Wendy. The specific breed of ‘Landseer’ Newfoundland’s were very popular with Victorian families with small children as they are wonderful with children and act as protectors. However, when Barrie first conceived Peter Pan, his dog was Porthos, a Saint Bernard. Both dogs look similar so there is a basis for identifying our Nana as either type. In Disney’s animated adaptation, Nana was clearly depicted as a Saint Bernard, and the dogs who played Nana in P. J. Hogan’s 2003 adaptation were also Saint Bernards.

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Nana as Newfoundland nanny

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In the Disney’s film, a dog performing the role of a human servant was second nature for the animators to present. They didn’t stay true to Barrie’s stage directions, but she makes limited use of her paws (except for walking). Still she is smart enough to serve the children’s medicine and to put the blocks A-B-C in the correct order. In Return to Never Land, Wendy’s family has a dog named Nana II, presumably a descendant of the original Nana Nana is not the Darling family’s pet dog – she is formally engaged as a nurse to the children; because the family is poor (though patently very middle-class) they cannot afford a human nurse. Nana is a child-loving dog, and the family discover her in Kensington Gardens where she irritates nursemaids out with their charges by peering into prams to look at the babies, and occasionally following them home and complaining about their care of them. Nana is described as a “treasure”, being especially thorough about bath times. Barrie would have known, of course, the Newfoundland’s origins as a water dog. She is a fussy, old-fashioned and interfering kind of nurse who accompanies the children to their school and who pushes them back into line when out walking if they stray. She carries an umbrella in her mouth in case of rain.

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Nana is fully described in one paragraph at the beginning of “Peter Pan and Wendy” and makes detailed appearances in the following two chapters, when she chases Peter Pan (who has appeared at the window) and returns with his shadow in her mouth. She hangs it out of the window, sure that the strange boy will return for it, but Mrs. Darling brings it in and rolls it up, fearing that it will look like washing and therefore “lower the whole tone of the house”. Nana gives little Michael a bath against his wishes and also drinks some unpleasant medicine that Mr. Darling does not want, and which he pours into her bowl telling her that he has given her a nice drink of milk. Nana drinks it but gives Mr. Darling a reproving glance “showing him the great red tear that makes us so sorry for noble dogs” – an example, almost certainly, of the fact that ectropion, or prominent third eyelids, are not just a modern phenomenon in Newfoundlands. Mr. Darling drags her outside and ties her up in the yard, cross that she has so much influence in the nursery. Her inability to guard the children enables them to fly away with Peter Pan and Tinkerbell later that evening whilst the Darling parents are out at a party. Nana does eventually break her chain, knowing that the children are in danger, and rushes to their hosts’ home to warn them that they must return, which they do immediately. However they are all too late and the children are gone. Nana does not appear in the book again until the Darling children return at the end and Nana “rushes in” to greet them.

Nana, again as a Newfoundland nanny.

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In Memory of Lynn Murray

At Antique Doll Collector we are saddened to share the news of the passing of Lynn Murray. Lynn was an important contributor, friend and champion of our magazine and we have nothing but heartfelt gratitude for all the knowledge she selflessly offered and shared with us all. Thank you Lynn - we will miss you. LYNN MURRAY OBITUARY Lynn Murray died peacefully with her sister Anne at her side on Sunday evening, August 12, 2018 in her 69th year. She was the wife of the late “Dizzy� Dean Murray and the daughter of the late Bunny Thornton-Trump. Lynn was co-owner of Two Sisters Studio Santas in Carnarvon, Ontario. She enjoyed travel, art and creating art for others. Lynn was a past president of the United Federation of Doll Clubs, Inc, a member of the Golden Glow Christmas Collectors, and an acknowledged expert in the doll collecting world. She appreciated and saw beauty in everything. Most of all, she enjoyed her friends and family whether near or far. Memorial gifts may be made to the United Federation of Doll Clubs, Inc, Museums Collections Committee.

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Gentlemen intent on catching a glimpse of a lovely ankle—Louis Hersent, 1866 (bornin1808. blogspot.com)

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By Nicki Burley

roquet sprang into popularity from somewhat muddled and obscure origins in the middle of the 19th century, and quickly became de rigeur for every outdoor party in the United Kingdom, France, or America. It was romanticized by Winslow Homer, satirized by Punch, idealized in ladies’ magazines, and stylized by fashion illustrators. Early photographers posed difficult outdoor shots of croquet games, and Lewis Carroll famously teased about the obsession when Alice fell down the rabbit hole and used an upside-down flamingo for a mallet. What about the game caused such a stir? The answer is simple: flirting! Croquet has possible roots all over the continent. Hitting balls through hoops dates back to the classical era, and variations of “ground billiards” games were played throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. A 16th century version, jeu de mail, was played in the French court of Henry II. One hundred years later, Samuel Pepys noted in his famous diary that he saw Charles II play a game called paille-maille, which in English became “pall mall.” The name described the ball and mallet, but the part of St. James’s Park in London where Charles played soon became known as the mall, which still describes a public walking area. This game involved hitting balls far down a lawn through tall iron arches placed at either end.

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The familiar version with multiple balls and wickets set in a pattern seems to have more recent origins in Victorian Ireland and England. English visitors to Ireland brought both the game of “crookey” and its equipment back home, where it flourished. Rule books were available as early as 1857 and clubs were formed for competitive play. Before tennis took over at Wimbledon, in fact, the club was originally founded in 1868 as the All England Croquet Club, though the name was dropped in 1882. But it wasn’t the fancy rule books which made croquet so popular. If anything, they threw a complicated wet blanket over public enthusiasm, which tended toward lax (and sometimes totally bent) rules and inexpensive fun. What made croquet so desirable was accessibility, both financial and social. Croquet was an activity nearly anyone could afford, unlike archery, hunting, or billiards, so it was popular at every social level. The sets were inexpensive, quick to set up, and a variety of wickets and mallets were acceptable. Many players had a favorite mallet they took to every game. In its beginnings, it was considered a wholesome outdoor activity. The Living Age noted in 1864, “Given a plot of grass, be it in a London square or in front of a seaside lodging, and the inevitable hoops and mallets will follow. There is not a vicarage garden which does not resound with the click of colored balls.” Lacking grass, it could even be played on the seashore. Most importantly, however, men and women played together. This was a huge boon for the young, since there were so few opportunities to meet informally. Even a game of chess was considered too intimate. But on the croquet lawn, in the fresh air, restrictions were relaxed. Happily, no great strength was required, so

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Early photographers used croquet games to practice staging outdoor shots, despite long exposure times which required everyone to hold still. (bornin1808.blogspot.com)

John Leech frequently satirized the game’s flirtatious reputation in Punch. This 1861 cartoon, “A Nice Game for Two or More,” reads: “---Fixing her eyes on his, and placing her pretty little foot on the ball, she said, ‘Now, then, I am going to Croquet you!’ and Croquet’d he was completely.” (bornin1808.blogspot.com)

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Top to bottom: Croquet outfits for adult women, like this September 1865 example from Cendrillon, often reached the ground. It was an ideal opportunity to hide a bit of cheating beneath the voluminous hooped skirt! (bornin1808.blogspot. com) Winslow Homer painted this peaceful landscape, “Croquet Players,” in the American Impressionist style. (wikimedia. commons.org) John Tenniel’s famous depiction of Alice with her terribly confusing flamingo croquet mallet. (artistsuk.co.uk)

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ladies weren’t disadvantaged by their clothing or lack of regular exercise. They could show off their skills, flash shapely ankles, and show some spirit without being admonished. Young men who felt awkward around ladies could practice their wit or simply play well and win admiration. Practically speaking, watching each other win and lose was considered a good test of character. According to the London Review, “There is no mood which may not be shown in croquet, the verb “to flirt” may be conjugated in every tense, and the entire grammar of enchantment gone through. The postures of croquet, and the costumes of croquet are irresistible.” (1865) Indeed, it’s the costumes which capture our interest here, as we present an undeniably French ensemble taken from the pages of La Monde Elegant in 1866, the height of the croquet craze. Its eye-catching colors of red, black, and white appear in both fashion illustrations and extant croquet outfits. Lifted skirts first became popular due to English royal practicality—hiking in Scotland was easier when the outer skirt was looped up out of the way. The exposed petticoat beneath became known as a “Balmoral petticoat,” and was often made of red wool with bands of black trim. In croquet it was similarly wise to hold one’s skirts away from the ball, so this outfit has a permanently lifted skirt. The heavily decorated underskirt isn’t the slightest bit practical, though; it’s just pure style. It’s also hard to imagine wearing a wool jacket in summer, but perhaps your doll is playing at the shore and there’s a cool breeze. She will find this jaunty short casaque with fluttering black fringe and rich gold accents is just the thing. Keep a careful eye on her, as the young men are certain to do the same! Sources Bornin1808.blogspot.com Oxfordcroquet.com

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Croquet Ensemble Pattern for the Dollspart Jointed Body By Nicki Burley • All Photos by Nicki Burley unless noted otherwise

Materials

1/8 yd red wool challis 1/8 yd ivory batiste lining 11”x 34” black & white striped cotton shirting 11” x 34” gray oxford cloth cotton shirting 2” x 34” lightweight cotton tarlatan 2.5 yds 1/8” black rayon braid trim 1 yd ½” black cotton trim 3 yds ¼” red cotton ribbon 1 yd ¼” gold metallic trim

1 yd 5/8” black fringe 3-4” of black lacy trim Gold beads Black embroidery floss 2 black hooks & eyes Needle & matching threads Tacky glue & small paintbrush Hemostats & Frixion erasable pen

Sources

Trims: minidolls.com Cotton ribbon: Etsy seller CraftyWoolFelt Wool challis: www.oldbdolls.com

If it’s too warm for a casaque, she can appear in just her modest banded collar chemisette.

Cotton fabrics: www.farmhousefabrics.com and eBay seller frenchfashions Boots: Patricia Hauser at 1sassyslippers@gmail.com

A lady needs just the right footwear! These tall sporty boots— bright red, of course-- were expertly cobbled by Patricia Hauser of Sassyslippers. Antique DOLL Collector

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Beneath her picture hat (hat mold by PNB), Violette has chosen an antique spotted net to hold back her curls.

Batiste chemisette, trimmed with vintage tatted lace and featherstitch embroidery.

General Directions

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1) Make up the jacket in muslin first. Fit it over all the undergarments (including a hoop) and chemisette before cutting into expensive fabrics. 2) Dye the wool if needed—for the sample, I used Rit Dye in Tan to get a deeper shade of red, which worked nicely as the Tan dye has a green base. 3) All seams are ¼” 4) Prepare a mixture of Tacky Glue and a small amount of water to help seal cut ends of trims, then store this in a small lidded container while you work on the project. Apply with a narrow paintbrush. Rinse brush well between uses. 5) The jacket is worn over a banded collar chemisette with somewhat narrow sleeves. I used Louise Hedrick’s excellent pattern for the “Demi-Season Ensemble” found in A French Fashion Doll’s Wardrobe. Reduce the 18” doll pattern by 85%, then take 2” off the sleeve width and ½” off the length. 6) The two skirts would have been completely separate on a human-size garment, but to save bulk in this small size, they are mounted together onto one waistband. For similar reasons, the overskirt is not exactly the same size as the underskirt and has built-in skirt lifters.

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Our ensemble was inspired by this ‘striking’ 1866 fashion illustration (left) from La Monde Elegant— pun intended! The skirt length indicates its suitability for a young lady, rather than an adult woman. An extant museum croquet outfit with a familiar red, black, and white theme. (Manchestergalleries.org via Pinterest)

Underskirt

1) Using the measurements in the materials list, cut the underskirt from gray oxford cloth, but do not cut a waistband. The underskirt and overskirt will be sewn together later onto one waistband. 2) Shape the skirt to fit over the hoopskirt by folding the fabric in half and marking the center front (CF). Fold in half again and mark the quarter points. Unfold the fabric once, then measure down ½” along the CF from the top and mark this point. 3) Draw a line from that point to one of the quarter points, and trim away the fabric so that the skirt front is just a bit shorter than the back. (See skirt cutting diagram) 4) Trim will be applied to the skirt while it lays flat, for easier construction. Measure up 2-3/8” from the bottom of the skirt and draw a line. Draw another line 2-5/8” from the edge, and a third line 3-1/4” up. 5) Cut 1 yard of the 1/8” trim. Use the first line as a guide for the lower edge of the trim and sew on firmly with running stitches. Cut leftover trim to fit the skirt fabric and seal edges with the Tacky Glue mixture, applied with a paintbrush.

6) Next you will use the ½” cotton trim. This could be twill tape, cotton grosgrain ribbon, or you can make a strip of trim from a black fabric. The sample garment trim is made from cotton sateen. Use the second line as a guide for the lower edge of this trim. Pin in place and sew on with tiny running stitches, then repeat for the top edge. Cut away excess trim at the end of the skirt. 7) Prepare 23 pieces of red cotton ribbon (don’t apply the third line of trim yet). Cut each piece 1-3/4” and cut a ¼” point at one end. Seal both ends with the Tacky Glue mixture. 8) Begin applying ribbons at the CF. Once dry, fold under the edge of each ribbon ¼”, then unfold it and lay the fold line on the lower edge of the wide black trim, so that the ribbon point is facing down toward the hem. Tack the fold into place, then turn the ribbon up. Make sure it’s straight, then sew down the point with a gold bead. Stitch on a ribbon every 1-1/2”. Anchor each ribbon in place by sewing completely around each one with tiny red running stitches. 9) Finally, cut another 1 yard of the 1/8” trim, and use the third drawn line as a guide for the lower edge of this trim. Sew on firmly with

Applying ribbon tabs to the wider black underskirt trimming band.

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running stitches. Press well all around, flattening the trims as much as possible. 10) Sew and overcast the back seam of the skirt, carefully matching the trims. Leave 3” open at the top, then narrow hem this opening. 11) Turn up the hem 2-1/4” then turn under again 1/4”. Unfold the hem and slip the tarlatan strip into the hem. Fold up again and hemstitch into place. Press well.

Overskirt

1) Cut the overskirt 9-1/2” x 34” from the striped cotton and cut a 1-1/4” x 8” waistband. 2) Shape the skirt to fit over the hoopskirt in the same way as you prepared the underskirt (see steps 2-3). 3) Turn up a 1” hem, then turn under again ¼”. Hemstitch into place and press well. 4) Sew and overcast the back seam of the skirt, leaving 3” open at the top. Narrow hem this opening. 5) Fold the skirt tube in half so that the center back seam (CB) is in the middle, facing up. Mark 5-1/2” from the CB on each side. Flip skirt over and mark the CF, then mark 5-1/2” from the CF on each side. At each spot, measure up 2-1/4” from the hem and mark again. Use a small running stitch to sew a straight line from the hem up to this mark. Pull up to gather so that it measures 1”, then tie off firmly. Steam and press lightly to even out the gathers. 6) Prepare 6 pieces of red cotton ribbon to cover the gathers. Cut each piece 2-1/2” and cut a ¼” point at one end. Seal both ends with the Tacky Glue mixture and let dry. 7) The ribbons will wrap around the gathers. Fold the straight edge under ¼”, and tack into place on the back of the skirt at the top of the gathers. Bring the ribbon around to the front, then tack the point into place with a gold bead.

8) Cut a ¾” wide strip from a business card and use to make 7 embroidery floss tassels. Set one tassel aside for the jacket. These should be somewhat thin, so wrap the floss around the card just 6 times, and use sewing thread to wrap and tie them off. Use the remaining long thread tail to sew 6 tassels to the overskirt tabs, directly below each gold bead. 9) Fold ¼” in at each end of the waistband and press into place. Fold under ¼” on each long end, press, then fold waistband in half along the length. Whipstitch the waistband closed. Fold the waistband into quarters and mark with the erasable pen, then unfold. 10) Matching up the back seams, place the underskirt inside the overskirt, then pin them together. Fold under 3/8” at the top of both skirts and press well. Beginning 1/16” from the top edge, cartridge pleat the skirts with evenly spaced 3/8” stitches. Be sure to sew through all four layers of fabric. Sew a second row of stitches 1/8” below the first row, matching the stitches exactly. Mark the CF and quarter points of the skirts with pins and draw up gathers evenly. 11) Line up the pins with the marks on the waistband and attach the skirt by working from the wrong side, catching just the front of each pleat with each stitch. Turn up the waistband when finished and press well. Try skirt on the doll, then sew on a hook and thread eye for closure.

Two skirts sewn together onto the waistband, displaying the trimming on both.

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1) Cut the jacket and lining from wool and batiste. Cut a 6” x ¾” bias strip for the neck binding. The lining and jacket will be constructed separately, then sewn together and turned to create finished edges. 2) Sew the shoulder and side seams of the jacket, then the lining. Press the jacket seams toward the back and the lining seams toward the fronts. With right sides together, stitch around the fronts and along the bottom of the jacket. Leave the neck and armscyes open. Turn right sides out, then press well. Baste the neck and armscyes to prevent slipping.

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Jacket sewn right sides together and turned, then basted at the neck and armscyes.

3) Lay out the 8 sleeve pieces (4 each of main fabric and lining) to make sure you create right and left sleeves, then work with one sleeve at a time. 4) First, sew the linings together at the inside seam, then press open. Do the same for the main fabric. Place the sleeve and lining right sides together, then sew at the cuff edge. Open the pieces out and press the seam back toward the main fabric---it will look like one long sleeve at this point. 5) Sew 1/8” trim to cuff, 1/16” from the edge. Seal trim edges with Tacky Glue mixture. 6) Make the sleeve into a long tube by placing the right sides together along the back seam, then sew. Press seam open. With hemostats, turn sleeve right side out and slip lining up into the sleeve. Baste lining to sleeve along the top edge. Repeat steps 4-6 with second sleeve. 7) Test fit sleeves into the armscye, then sew securely into place. Trim and overcast the raw edge. Press seam toward sleeve. 8) Bind the neck: Press the bias strip into a curve, and fold one end back ¼”. Lay the strip on the right side of the jacket, matching the folded end to the jacket front edge. Sew onto the neckline. Trim the strip and turn ¼” back at the end of the neckline. Press back ¼” of the strip all the way around, then turn strip inside the jacket and hem down. 9) Seal one end of the 1/8” black trim, turn the end under, and sew onto the neckline about 1/8” away from the edge. Trim, seal, and turn under the trim at the end. 10) Seal one end of the fringe with the Tacky Glue mixture and turn under ¼” when dry. Begin sewing fringe to the outside of the jacket at the hem, setting the heading completely on the jacket so that only the fringe threads show below the lower edge when viewed from inside. Trim, seal, and turn under the fringe when you reach the opposite jacket front edge.

Sleeves and linings placed together to match left and right, then sewn together along the inside seam.

Sleeves and linings sewn at cuff, pressed back, trimmed, and sewn along back seam.

Fringe heading set along lower edge of jacket so that only fringe shows below hem. Antique DOLL Collector

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Jacket Front

Cut 2 Fabric Cut 2 Lining

Sleeve Seam

Jacket Back

Cut 1 Fabric Cut 1 Lining

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11) Sew gold trim onto the fringe heading, being sure to seal the edges well and turn under. 12) Cut two pieces of fringe, each 2-1/2”, for the epaulettes. Seal each end, turn under ¼”, center the strip over the shoulder seam and sew onto the sleeve just below the seam. The epaulette is set onto the sleeve, not the shoulder of the jacket. Sew gold trim onto the heading, as in Step #10. 13) At the CB of the jacket, measure up 1-1/2” from the hem and mark. Sew a small running stitch straight up to the mark, then pull up the gathers tightly and fasten off securely. Stabilize the gathers if desired with a piece of the red cotton ribbon, then press. Gather the small piece of black lacy trim to make a design, then sew to the jacket over the top of the gathers at your original mark. Sew a gold bead into the center of the design and add the last tassel from trimming the overskirt. 14) To finish the jacket front, sew 6 beads down the center front, spaced every ½”. Try to find a slightly larger bead for the top, to help hold the jacket closed. Make one thread loop for this bead. The other beads are just for show, so the jacket will open when your doll swings her mallet in the croquet match! Add a brimmed hat to protect her lovely complexion, a net to hold her hair in place, and some sturdy (yet stylish) boots, and she’s all set for an afternoon in the park.

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Back of jacket showing lace sewn into a medallion shape, then trimmed with gold bead and tassel.

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very collector of antique dolls has a wish list - either actually written down on paper or mentally stored in their head. With each wished-for doll that is acquired, you check off a doll from that list. My wish list has never been very long and the dolls of my heart’s desire has been the same for many years. For some collectors, it may be longing for a Bru or an A. Marque. For others, it may be for a mint, in-box number 1 Barbie. My wish list has always been compiled of German character babies. One group of dolls that I’ve wanted for many years is the bisque shoulder head babies on jointed leather bodies by the Kestner Company. In general, Kestner baby dolls are not hard to find. Every quality antique doll show I’ve ever attended usually has several to choose from, not to mention bisque head character babies from other prolific makers as well. Now, I’m the first to admit that I’m not very well travelled and I have never been to a regional or national convention. I have never been to any doll shows outside of the Pacific Northwest. But I do know that this group of dolls doesn’t turn up very often and they have only appeared a small handful of times for sale in this magazine. But thanks to the internet and websites like Rubylane and Ebay, with a little persistence and determination I was able to assemble the entire group of these dolls. When one thinks about Kestner character babies, the ones that come to mind are Hilda, or the #243 Asian baby or #211, commonly referred to as “Sammy” by collectors. Kestner made a wide range of wonderful infants, some with bald heads and others with wonderful lambskin wigs. Most of his dolls are marked with a specific mold number and others with just the JDK and “made in Germany.” These shoulder-head babies have the same adorable infant features as their socket head on composition bodied counterparts but these babies are unique and special. Maybe it’s the fact that you get “more bisque for your buck” with these babies. I will admit that these are definitely harder to pose, as they do not sit up easily without being propped up against something. I prefer to display them without clothes so their bodies can be admired and studied. If it is assumed that the Kestner Company registered and made his mold numbers in chronological order, the first baby dolls the company produced were the bisque shoulder head models starting with #209 and #210. Antique DOLL Collector

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Mold #209 was registered in 1912 and this model is 21 inches long. His solid domed head measures 5 ½ inches tall from the top of the crown to the bottom of the shoulder plate and an 11-inch head circumference. He has blue glass eyes that are set with upper and lower painted lashes, single stroke eyebrows and painted hair. His mouth is open-closed with a molded upper gum line. There is a darling fat roll under his dimpled chin. His modeling includes an indention between the clavicles and at the base of the neck behind the head. He has blushed cheeks and nostril accents. This doll is marked on the back of the shoulder plate Made in Germany, F 10 209. There are 2 sew holes on the front and the back of the shoulder plate. The body on this doll is a standard Kestner kid leather body with rivet joints at the hip that is firmly stuffed with sawdust. The lower legs below the bendable knee are cloth with the original factory stitching. The arms, which appear to be replacements, are leather with scalloped edges halfway down the lower arm. The rest of the arm including the hands is bisque. When I first saw this doll, I thought that the whole body was a replacement. It isn’t the same body as the other examples but the head is such a good fit and the proportions are perfect. When dressed in infant clothes, it looks right.

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Mold #210 was registered in 1912 and this model is 12 inches long. His solid domed head measures 4 inches tall from the top of the crown to the bottom of the shoulder plate and a 9-inch head circumference. He has blue glass eyes that are set with upper and lower painted lashes, single stroke eyebrows and painted hair. His mouth is open-closed with a molded upper gum line. There is a fat role under his chin. His modeling includes large ears with the right being 1/16 of an inch longer than the left. He has blushed cheeks and nostril accents. This doll is marked on the back of the shoulder plate Made in Germany, C 7 210. There are 2 sew holes on the front and the back of the shoulder plate. The body is the original Kestner made leather stitched infant design with rivet joints at the shoulders, elbows and hips. The lower arms and hands are bisque. There are remnants of the original Kestner Company label on the chest. Antique DOLL Collector

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Mold #234 was registered in 1914 and this model is 12 ½-inches long. His solid domed head measures 4 ž-inches tall from the top of the crown to the bottom of the shoulder plate and a 9 1/2-inch head circumference. He has blue glass sleep eyes with upper and lower painted lashes, single stroke eyebrows and painted hair. His mouth is open with a molded upper gum line. There are 2 lower teeth. There is a fat role under his chin. His modeling includes an indention between the clavicles and at the base of the neck behind the head. He has large

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ears with the right being larger than the left. He has blushed cheeks and nostril accents. This doll is marked on the back of the shoulder plate JDK C Made in Germany, 234. There are no sew holes on this model. The body on this doll is the original Kestner made jointed leather toddler body with expertly modeled lower arms and legs of composition. There are rivet joints at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. When the arms are bent, the left arm curves in like the classic Kestner composition baby bodies.

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Mold #235 was registered in 1914 and this model is 14 inches long. His head measures 4 ž-inches tall from the top of the crown to the bottom of the shoulder plate and has a 10-inch head circumference. This doll is marked JDK 235 high on the back of the head under the open crown and D made in Germany at the bottom of the back shoulder plate. There are no sew holes on this model. This doll is exactly the same as the 234 with the exception of the open crown. He wears his original brown skin wig and has his original Kestner paper label on his chest.

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Mold #238 was registered in 1914 and this model is 14 ½-inches long. His head measures 5 inches tall from the top of the crown to the bottom of the shoulder plate and has a 10-inch head circumference. He has blue glass set eyes with upper and lower painted lashes, single stroke eyebrows and an open crown with the original brown skin wig. His mouth is open-closed with a molded upper gum line. There is a fat role under his chin. His has large ears with the right being larger than the left. He has blushed cheeks and nostril accents. This doll is marked 238 JDK 8 high on the back of the head under the open crown and made in Germany at the bottom of the back shoulder plate. There are no sew holes on this model. The body is the original Kestner made leather stitched infant design with rivet joints at the shoulders, elbows and hips. The lower arms and hands are bisque. The original Kestner Company label is on the chest. I hope you have enjoyed seeing and learning about these wonderful character babies. It was a thrill every time I found one for sale and they are a joy to own. References: German Doll Mark and Identification Book by Jurgen & Marianne Cieslik Kestner King Of Dollmakers by Jan Foulke 50

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Companion Dolls by Jane Foster

An original 36-inch Ideal Patti Playpal doll. (Author’s Collection) Right, a beautiful 36-inch Shirley Temple Playpal doll once belonged to Shirley Temple Black and was kept in her personal archives for several years before being sold. (Courtesy of Theriault’s)

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Featured in this photo is a rare and mint example of Effanbee’s “Mary Jane” doll. (Courtesy of Theriault’s)

Toodle’s “Peek-a-Boo” eyes are of special appeal—they seem to follow you wherever you go. (Author’s Collection)

sculpted by Neil Estern, and he asked Vincent J. DeFilippo to make the wax model for this lovely doll. She came in many beautiful original costumes, but always wore classic Mary Jane shoes with plain white socks. Also during this same time period Ideal made a very collectible doll referred to as a Shirley Temple Playpal doll; this doll had a different head mold, but she had the same body as all the Playpal dolls. Having a different head mold she was not officially considered to be a Playpal doll, but nevertheless a highly sought-after doll. Since Patti Playpal became so popular many other doll companies decided to make their own companion doll. Some sources state that the large dolls made during this era had to be at least 34-36 inches tall and have bodies similar to that of a toddler to actually be considered a “companion” doll. Others would put 28-32 inch dolls in this category using the criteria that they would be of comparable size to a two-year-old toddler. We do know that many dolls were made at this time to compete with Patti Playpal; some of these dolls were large dolls but more slender and not as proportionately comparable to a child as Patti Playpal was. However all these dolls have been well-loved by their “little playmates” in the past, and are now quite desirable by present collectors. 52

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The taller companion-type Toodles doll is standing on the left in this picture where she was advertised on the Shari Lewis show dating 1960. (Playthings Magazine-Courtesy of Judith Izen)

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The 36 inch “Toddles” doll, made by Uneeda, was advertised as being “Big as Life.” (Courtesy of Zendelle Bouchard)

Effanbee Doll Corporation was always very quick to compete with the latest trends in the manufacture of their dolls. They produced a 32 inch vinyl doll with flirty eyes, dimpled knees, and freckles sprinkled across the bridge of her nose. They named her “Mary Jane,” and she was clearly marked on her head, “Effanbee Mary Jane.” She was advertised as having a fool-proof walking mechanism. Mary Jane was produced from 1959-1962. “Little Girl Toodles” was produced by American Character Doll Company in 1960. She was marked on the back of her neck-American Doll and Toy Corp. 1960.

“Little Girl Toodles” came in two sizes-25 and 30 inches. In 1961 the company just called her “Toodles.” She had a blow-molded vinyl body. Toodles came attired in a variety of unique outfits. Toodles “Peek-a-Boo” eyes were of special appeal-they seemed to follow you wherever you went. During the fall of 1960 Toodles dolls were advertised on the new “Shari Lewis Show.” Shari Lewis was a ventriloquist and comedienne. Interestingly Uneeda Doll Company promoted a 36 inch doll in their 1966 catalog which they named “Toddles,” and advertised her as being “big as life.” American Character “Toodles” and Uneeda “Toddles” were both walkers. Antique DOLL Collector

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This page from the Madame Alexander catalog features “Betty” wearing such a pretty dress and straw hat with flowers while “Joanie” is outfitted in her nurse”s uniform. (From Madame Alexander Catalog Reprints, Vol. 1-1942-62, by Barbara Jo McKeon—Courtesy of Zendelle Bouchard)

Madame Alexander’s lovely “Betty” is shown accentuating her walking ability. (From Madame Alexander Catalog Reprints, Vol. 1-1942-62, by Barbara Jo McKeon—Courtesy of Zendelle Bouchard)

“Janie,” by Madame Alexander, with her lovely face, was a very well-made doll. Janie’s hair came in two colors-either ash blonde or brunette. In some examples of this attractive doll you will find her hair pulled back with bangs; other Janie dolls will have a center part with bangs. Janie was 36 inches tall, and was known as a sister to “Joanie,” another Madame Alexander 36-inch doll. She was produced in 1960 and 1961 only. Janie is considered rare and appears in no company catalogs of the period. However she is clearly marked on the back of her head “Alexander Doll Company.” “Betty” was a beautiful 30inch doll made by Madame Alexander in the early 1960’s with flirty eyes and curly eyelashes, and was available with brunette or blond hair. Another child-size doll named “Princess Peggy” came on the scene during this time period. She was made as a walker and a non-walker. The walker version of “Princess Peggy” was more similar in design to Patti Playpal than the non-walker version was, and she had an engaging face that many collectors admire. She was made with the bobbed hair style and also longer hair styles. Princess Peggy’s hands were slightly turned upward, and this was a characteristic that differentiated her somewhat from most of the other companion dolls. 54

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Highlighted on this page is Madame Alexander’s “Joanie” in three fiftiesstyle fancy frocks. (From Madame Alexander Catalog Reprints, Vol. 1-1942-62, by Barbara Jo McKeon—Courtesy of Zendelle Bouchard)

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A very pretty doll in this category is the thirty-six inch Ginny doll made by Vogue Doll Company. Ginny was only made for one year—in 1960. She was lighter in weight than Ideal’s Playpal, and her legs looked to be smaller. She was a walker, and had a unique rounded shape to her eyes. She was unmarked, but one outfit she was featured in had her name inscribed on it. An interesting facet about the 36 inch Ginny doll is that many times she came with her own little eight-inch matching doll. The dolls we recognize as Eegee/ Goldberger companion dolls were marketed in 30 and 36 inch sizes. Most were named Annette. The Eegee dolls also have a smaller, more slender frame than Patti. They were made of plastic and vinyl and in contrast to Patti their faces looked more like a doll than a child. The company that made this doll was founded by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Goldberger in Brooklyn, NY and dates back to 1916. It is noteworthy to mention that the Eegee Doll Company is still in operation today under the name Goldberger Toys. Another example of a blowmolded vinyl life-size doll was the 34 inch “Betsy McCall” doll issued by American Character in 1959. American Character also produced two other large dolls in 1959 which were named “Sandy McCall” and “Linda McCall,” and known as Betsy’s cousins. The companion-size Betsy McCall came with three different hair colors. Linda had straight, blond hair with bangs, and is hard to find. According to Judith Izen, author of “American Character Dolls” “Lifesize Betsy and cousins Sandy and Linda McCall dolls were actually manufactured by a company called Model Plastics in White Plains, New York, the company owned by the consortium of American Character,

Madame Alexander’s “Janie” is attired in her beautiful original dress. (Author’s Collection)

What a pretty little smile on this 30 inch Madame Alexander “Betty” doll. (Courtesy of Julie Patrie)

The taller doll displayed in this duo is a thirty-five inch Horsman “Princess Peggy” walker, while the shorter version is a non-walker. (Courtesy of Connie Camber-Soucy)

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This ad shows three originally outfitted 36 inch Ginny dolls made by Vogue Doll Company accompanied by their little 8 inch matching dolls. (Courtesy of Wenham Museum, Wenham, Massachusetts)

Arranbee, and Madame Alexander.” The McCall companion dolls are easily distinguishable among their counterparts because of their subtle little turned-up noses. In the earlier 1950’s American Character Doll Company had come out with a life-size doll they named “Sweet Sue.” She was a little different from the rest of the dolls cited in this article because she was made a few years earlier when hard plastic was still being used. She had a vinyl head and arms with a hard plastic body. She was 31 inches tall and was referred to as “The Keepsake Doll.” Of historical significance the American Character Sandy McCall doll was displayed in October 1961 at an American Rocket Society Exhibition at New York’s Coliseum. He appeared in a custom-made suit made by the same B.F. Goodrich Company seamstresses that made space suits for America’s astronauts. He was specifically made for this exhibition and, of course, this little one of a kind space man stood approximately three-feet tall.

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Shown here is a very nice example of a 36 inch “Ginny” doll. She has lost her little matching doll, but nevertheless she is a lovely example. (Courtesy of Wenham Museum, Wenham, Massachusetts)

The Eegee/Goldberger companion dolls were marketed in 30-inch size and 36-inch size. This lovely doll is an example of the larger size. (Courtesy of Connie Camber-Soucy)

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Here is a little girl from the late 1950’s enjoying the company of her Betsy McCall doll. (Courtesy of Julie Patrie) Pert and pretty Linda McCall, known as Betsy McCall’s cousin, was made in 1959 by American Character Doll Company and is 35 inches tall. (Author’s Collection)

Many of these life-size dolls were featured in television commercials, company brochures, and catalogs. The examples in this article provide us with only a sampling of the large dolls that were made during the 1950 and 1960 decades. Carla Marie Cross, in her book, “The Playpal Family,” comments, “Companion or life-size dolls, as they are called, are quite impressive to someone caught off guard, because, for a brief moment, it’s like encountering a real person.” These dolls stood out because they were virtually the size of the child playing with them and many of these dolls were proportionally very similar to a toddler’s body and these are hallmarks in the history of dolls.

A Sandy McCall doll is featured in this October 1961 photo dressed as an astronaut. He is a one-of-a-kind fellow that was on display at an American Rocket Society Exhibition at New York’s Coliseum. His outfit was fashioned by the same B.F. Goodrich Company seamstresses that make space suits for America’s astronauts. (Bettman/Bettman/Getty Images)

Bibliography The author would like to express her appreciation to Connie Camber-Soucy, Zendelle Bouchard, Julie Patrie, and Mary Berry for their encouragement and generous sharing of resources. “The Art of Patti Playpal,” by Jennifer A.H. Kohn, Rita J. McCloskey, and Pauline V. Yohe, Reverie Publishing Company, 2004 “American Character Dolls,” by Judith Izen, Collector Books, 2004 Online source-Doll Reference-“Eegee, Gold Doll or Goldberger Dolls 1916-1987” Antique DOLL Collector

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Billye Harris, Ashley’s Dolls

Carmel Doll Shop.

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Richard Saxman

Loretta Nardone, UFDC President

Marion Maus-Greer

Valerie Fogel’s Beautiful Bébés

Phil May

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Fritzi Martinez, Fritzi’s Antique Dolls

Ron & Robyn Martin, Straw Bear Antiques

Sue Kallen

Mary Ann Spinelli

Marion Maus-Greer and Nancy McCray

Alicia and Charles Carver

Dorothy Drake, Dolls4all

Rosalie Whyel and Shelley Helzer, The One I’m Holding

Alan Scott Pate, Antique Japanese Dolls

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Honey & Shars’, Sharon & Ed Kolibaba

Karen Rockwell

Nancy McCray

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Sondra Krueger

Jackie Allington

Samy Odin and Elaine Romberg.

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Jewel City Doll Club 40th Annual

Doll Show and Sale

New Date: Sat. September 15, 2018 Hours: 10am – 3pm

New Location: St. Francis Xavier Church - Holy Cross Hall 3801 Scott Rd, Burbank, CA 91504 Admission $5 (under 12 free) Free Admission 10am – 10:30am

Dolls of All Ages • Accessories • Toys • Treasures Free Parking • Free Doll Identification Free Photo with your doll or ours... Excellent food available on the premises Doll re-stringing available on premises

For Dealer Reservation or Information Dene Alcott 818-248-4862 or deneandbing@att.net

Southern Belle Doll Club presents their

35th Annual Doll Show & Sale September 15, 2018 9 AM to 3 PM

THIS IS A NEW DATE AND NEW LOCATION

Cordova Community Center 1017 Sanga Rd., Cordova, TN 38018

Adults $5 Children 6-12 $1, Under 6 Free

Wichita Doll Show Saturday, September 29, 2018

10 am-4 pm Holiday Inn, 549 S Rock Road, Wichita, KS Antique, Vintage, Modern, BJD, Paper Dolls, Accessories, Fabric, Teddy Bears, Miniatures, etc.

Door Prizes • Silent Auctions

BAPS book signing, Exhibit

For more information contact Donna Brown at 901-377-5796 or email helenmorris1937@gmail.com Cheryl Maynard at 662-512-0189 or email cmanard@aol.com

Admission $4, children under 10yrs. free www.facebook.com/WichitaDollShow/ Email: WichitaDollShow@outlook.com Contact: Nancy Moore, 316-210-7628

Southeastern Doll Show

Oct. 6, 2018 10 am - 3 pm

Salisbury Doll & Toy Show OCT 13, 2018

9:30 AM - 3 PM

***NEW LOCATION*** Hickory Metro Convention Center 1960 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Any Condition Doug Burnett

Antique, Vintage, Collectible Dolls For Sale Doll Supplies & Accessories, Doll Hospital, Appraisals, Demonstrations, Door prizes Admission $5, children under 12 free Picnic tote free with admission (limited supply)

$1 & $5 Tables Vendor Tables Available Contact Sandi Walker for info 828-893-0640 Sponsored by Dolls & Designs by Sandi, 122 Main St W Valdese, NC 62

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Edison Talking Dolls Wanted

Antique, Vintage & Modern Dolls & Toys. OOAK, Barbie & Artist Dolls. Doll Clothes, Furniture & Accessories. Salisbury Civic Center, 315 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., S. Salisbury, NC 28144 For more information: www.SoutheasternDollShows.com

Music Museum

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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.

ONGOING

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

4/21‑10/7/18 ~ Switzerland. Costumes of Venetian Carnival balls. Spielzeug Welten Museum. www.swmb.museum

SEPTEMBER 2018

1 ~ Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. 700 Highland Dr. Sweetbriar Auctions. Dorothy Hunt. 410‑275‑2213. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com. sweetbriar@ live.com 1‑2 ~ Wichita, KS. Doll Show. Double Tree. Jenny & Scott Raymond. 316‑288‑0348. 2 ~ Ft. Wayne, IN. Doll Show. Ft. Wayne Armory. Doll Show Productions. 586‑731‑3072. 3 ~ Flint, MI. Doll Show. Dom Polski Hall. Flint Barbie & Fashion Doll Club. 810‑639‑2353. 5 ~ Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Barbie & Family Auction. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655. info@theriaults.com. www.theriaults.com 8 ~ Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Alexander Firemen’s Rec Hall. Linda. 585‑482‑0835. sukeylin@yahoo.com 8 ~ Knoxville, TN. Doll Show. Bridgewater Place Event Center. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www. SoutheasternDollShows.com. 8 ~ San Diego, CA. Doll Show. LaMesa Women’s Club. Delightfull Dolls of So. CA. Barbara Whyte. bdkellison@cox.net. www.facebook.com/DelightfulDolls 8 ~ West Chester/Cincinnati, OH. Doll Show. EnterTRAINment Junction Expo Room. Queen City Beautiful Doll Club. Margie Schultz. 513‑207‑8409. askmargie@aol.com 9 ~ Canada. Doll Show. The Sunbridge Hotel & Conference Center. Maple Leaf Doll Club. Bev. 519‑222‑4739. 9 ~ Fullerton, CA. Dolls, Bears & Collectibles Show. Hotel Fullerton. National Doll Festival. 831‑438‑5349. www. nationaldollfestival.com 9 ~ Maquoketa, IA. Doll Show. Centerstone Inn & Suites. Sherryl Newton. easterniowadollshows@aol.com 12 ~ Annapolis, MD. Antique Doll & Playthings from Private Estates Auction. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655. info@theriaults.com. www.theriaults.com 12‑13 (Rescheduled to Oct 2‑3) ~ Denver, PA. Antique Dolls, Dollhouses & Miniatures Auction. Morphy Auctions. 877‑968‑8880. www.morphyauctions.com. info@morphyauctions.com 14 ~ Annapolis, MD. Ten2Go Auction. Crowne Plaza. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655. info@theriaults.com. www.theriaults.com 15 ~ Burbank, CA. Doll Show. St. Francis Xavier Church ‑ Holy Cross Hall. Jewel City Doll Club. Dene Alcott. 818‑248‑4862. deneandbing@att.net 15 ~ Cordova, TN. Doll Show. Cordova Community Center. Southern Belles Doll Club. Donna Brown. 901‑377‑5796. helenmorris1937@gmail.com 15 ~ Grand Forks, ND. A Shirley Temple Luncheon. Hilton Garden Inn. Northern Red River Valley Doll Club. Kim Resnslow. 701‑741‑2431. 15 ~ Las Cruces, NM. Doll Show. Scottish Rite Temple. Dona Ana Doll Club. Glora Sanders. 575‑523‑1413. sanders4605@comcast.net 15 ~ Memphis, TN. Doll Show. Cordova Community Center. Southern Belles Doll Club. Donna Brown. 901‑377‑5796. helenmorris1937@gmail.com

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15 ~ New Lebanon, NY. Antique Doll Auction. Meissner’s Auctions. 518‑766‑5002. info@meissnersauction.com. www.meissnersauction.com 15 ~ Roseville, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com. 15 ~ Spencer, NC. NC “Antique & Modern” Italian Doll Luncheon. Sales & Doll Museum Tour. 704‑762‑9359. NCMDTM.com 16 ~ Canada. Doll Show. Italian Cultural Center. Doll Club of Edmonton. http://dollclubofedmonton.com 19 ~ Annapolis, MD. Antique Doll & Playthings from Private Estates Auction. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655. info@theriaults. com. www.theriaults.com 19 ~ New Orleans, LA. Doll Convention. Harrah’s. Karen. 763‑634‑2614. 21‑22 ~ Golden, CO. Doll Show. Jefferson County Colorado Fairgrounds. Lorella Farmer. 303‑988‑8591. jet‑lag@comcast.net 22 ~ Annapolis, MD. Grandezvous Antique Dolls & Playthings from Private Estates Auction. Theriault’s. 410‑224‑3655. info@theriaults.com. www.theriaults.com 22 ~ Spokane, WA. Doll Show. Country Homes Christian Church. Spokane Falls Dolls UFDC Club. Penny Zarneski 509‑327‑7622 22 ~ Vineland, NJ. Signature Sale. The Frank Mohr Collection Speciality Auction. Auction details at www.BertoiaAuctions.com . Bertoia Auctions. 856‑692‑1881. Toys@BertoiaAuctions.com 23 ~ Chagrin Falls, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Eileen Green. 440‑283‑5839. phdofdolls@yahoo.com 23 ~ Flint, MI. Doll Show. Dom Polski Hall. Flint Barbie & Fashion Doll Club. Susan Ferrier. 810‑639‑2353. ferrier@centurytel.net 23 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Show. Holiday Inn & Suites Nashua. Diane Gardenour. 603‑424‑9808. diane.gardenour@myfairpoint.net 23 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Karla Moreland. 815‑356‑6125. kmorela@ais.net. www.KaneCountyDollShow.com 28‑29 ~ Billings, MT. Doll Show. Billings Hotel. Heritage Doll Guild. 406‑698‑3227. beartoothnana@gmail.com 15‑16 ~ Germany. Doll & Toy Auction. Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion. 0049(0)6203‑13014/(F)0049(0)6203‑17193. mail@spielzeugauktion.de. www.spielzeugauktion.de 29 ~ Farmington, CT. Teddy Bear Show. Homewood Suites. Teddy Bear Artist Co‑op Shows. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453. 29 ~ Fletcher, NC. Doll Show. WNC Agricultural Center. Land O’Sky Doll Club. Lou Gravely. 828‑883‑4899. smikhall@windstream.net 29 ~ Florence, SC. Doll & Toy Show. Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing & Technology. Pee Dee Doll Club. Angie Hayek. 843‑731‑2107. 29 ~ France. Doll’s Collection Auction. Galerie De Chartres. +33(0)2 37 88 28 28. (F)+33(0)2 37 88 28 20. chartres@galeriedechartres.com 29 ~ Timonium, MD. Teddy Bear Show.Teddy Bear Artist Coop Shows. Donna Nielsen. 585‑229‑4453. 29 ~ Wichita, KS. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Wichita Antique Doll Study Club. Nancy Moore. 316‑210‑7628. WichitaDollShow@outlook.com Calendar continued on page 64

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2‑3 ~ Denver, PA. Antique Dolls, Dollhouses & Miniatures Auction. Morphy Auctions. 877‑968‑8880. www.morphyauctions.com. info@morphyauctions.com 3 ~ Hatfield, PA. Doll Auction “From the Collections of Rosemarie Snyder and Regina Steele (Part Two) and Estate of Grace Olsen”. Alderfer Auctions. 215‑393‑3000. info@alderferauction.com. AlderferAuction.com 6 ~ Albany, NY. Doll Show. St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. Shaker Doll Club. Nancy. 518‑384‑0189. 6 ~ Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Southwind Doll Club. Sandra Dorsey. 760‑731‑6581. sandilee43@roadrunner.com 6 ~ Sparks, NV. Reno Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Holiday Inn‑Sparks. Melinda Natzel. 775‑342‑7629. mnatzel@charter.net 7 ~ Lebanon, PA. Doll Show. Lebanon Valley Expo Center. Central Penn Doll Collectors Club. Dotti. 717‑761‑3609. dotti@centralpenndollcollectorsclub.org. http://centralpenndollcollectorsclub.org 7 ~ Sturbridge, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699. www.collinsgifts.com 7 ~ Wilmington, OH. Doll Show. Roberts Centre. Sandy Bullock. sandy4085@hotmail.com. 734‑282‑0152. www.wilmingtondollshow.com 13 ~ Fredericksburg, VA. Doll Show. Elks Lodge #875. The Now & Then Doll Club. Wanda Miller. wanda.miller@verizon.net. 804‑513‑9011. 13 ~ Phoenix, AZ. Doll Show. Valley of the Sun Doll Club. No. Phoenix Baptist Church. Helen Soucy. 480‑831‑9081. soucy12@cox.net. Carol Wesby. 480‑890‑1854. 13‑14 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll & Bear Show. Puyallup Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. 13 ~ Round Rock, TX. Doll Show. Williamson Conference Center. Austin Doll Collectors Society. Sharon Weintraub. 512‑323‑9639. sharon@weintraub.name 13 ~ Salisbury, NC. Doll Show. Salisbury Civic Center. Jackie Stone. 828‑505‑2287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com 14 ~ DeWitt, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Center of DeWitt. Sandy Johnson Barts. 269‑599‑1511. 14 ~ Plymouth, MN. Dolls & Toys & Bears OH MY! Show. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Bernadette Able. 239‑282‑9499. Dolls_Toys_Bears_OhMy@yahoo.com 13‑14 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll Show. Western Washington Fairgrounds. Dorothy Drake. Crossroads. www.crossroadsshows.com. 775‑348‑7713.

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17‑19 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Withington Auctions. 603‑478‑3232. withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com 18‑20 ~ Colorado Springs, CO. Doll Convention with Public Day to Salesroom. Doll Artisan Guild International. Embassy Suites. 607‑432‑4977. info@dollartisanguild.org 18‑21 ~ Pacific Grove, CA. A Deborah Jenkines Sewing Workshop. Carmel Doll Shop. 831‑643‑1902. www.carmeldollshop.com 20 ~ Jonesborough, TN. ~ Doll, Bear and Toy Show. Jonesborough Visitor Center. 423‑753‑0022. The Dollhouse. 423‑276‑5273. 20 ~ Palmetto, GA. Doll Show. Georgia Baptist Childrens Home. Peachtree Doll Collectors. Brenda Welker. 678‑523‑3150. bwelker@bellsouth.net 20 ~ Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Elks Lodge. Sandy Kline. Forever Young. 818‑368‑4648. 20~ Wausau, WI. Doll Show. St. Matthew Church Gym. The Drifke Group. Marlene Dreifke. 608‑225‑3984. MarlenesBling@hotmail.com 21 ~ Amherst, NY. Doll Show. University of Buffalo. Niagara Frontier Doll Club. Nancy. 716‑689‑6347. 23 ~ Hatfield, PA. Single Owner 1950’s‑1960’s Ginny Doll Auction. Online at www.AlderferAuction.com. 215‑393‑3000. info@alderferauction.com 27 ~ Spencer, NC. Doll Sale & Appraisal Fair. NCMDTM.com 704‑762‑9359. 28 ~ Pacific Grove, CA. Session II, Teatime with Queen Victoria’s Dolls. Reservations. Carmel Doll Shop. 831‑643‑1902. www.carmeldollshop.com 28 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll, Bear, Toy & Collectible Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows. Diana Tabin. 847‑772‑6760. www.chicagotoyshow.com. 28 ~ Southbury, CT. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Wyndham Southbury. Jenny Lind Doll Club. Paula Walton. 860‑355‑5709. jennylinddollshow@gmail.com

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