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Antique DOLL Collector January 2019 Vol. 21, No. 12

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Landmark, The Margaret Lumia Collection of Fine Antique Dolls Saturday, January 12, 2019 — Only rarely do collections appear with such significance that they can rightfully be labeled legendary or lodestar. Or “Landmark”. Which is the auction title of the collection of Margaret Lumia. Chosen with a discerning eye, acquired with a dogged persistence, and nurtured carefully during their time in her care, her dolls offer today’s collectors a rare opportunity to see — and, perhaps win — a magnificent treasure from time past. The collection ranges from very fine early wood and paper mache to superb French bébés and poupées, to the rarest of the German bisque art characters, mostly all in original costumes. Too, there are furnished dollhouses, miniature treasures, outstanding early doll furniture, and more. x If you cannot attend the auction, online, telephone, and absentee bidding are available. To order a catalog or for more information call 410-224-3655 or visit www.theriaults.com.

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Saturday, January 12, 2019

Madame Alexander, The Rodney Waller Collection: Part One

Sunday, January 13, 2019

AN IMPORTANT MARQUIS ANTIQUE DOLL A U C T I O N W E E K E N D at t h e f as h ion I S L A N D H O T E L in N ewport B eac h , C A L I F O R N I A Landmark, The Margaret Lumia Collection of Fine Antique Dolls • Saturday, January 12, 2019

Madame Alexander, The Rodney Waller Collection: Part One • Sunday, January 13, 2019

Madame Alexander, The Rodney Waller Collection

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Sunday, January 13, 2019 — Time has come for Beatrice Alexander, signature American dollmaker and designer, to take her rightful place among antique dolls. Nearly 90 years have passed since her dolls first appeared, and for more than a half century she stood as a symbol of excellence, ingenuity, and marketing mastery in the world of American dolls. Collector Rodney Waller noted this many years ago, and began a quest to find the rarest of the rarest of her dolls, prizing originality and excellence of condition as well as rarity. This is Part One of his two-part auction, featuring the cloth and composition dolls, 1930-1948, of Madame Alexander. x If you cannot attend the auction, online, telephone, and absentee bidding are available. To order a catalog or for more information call 410-224-3655 or visit www.theriaults.com.

See inside this issue of ADC for more photos and articles featuring dolls from the January 12-13, 2019 Marquis Antique Auction!

For information or to order catalogs call 410-224-3655 or www.theriaults.com

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23” Andres Flurent Thruillier A9T, OM w/ 2 rows of teeth on wonderful stiff wrist lady body, beautiful molding & painting, a little touch up on body by neck socket $14,500. Now $10,995.

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. Now $3195.

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. Now $2995.

26” OOAK Lady In Black by Avigail Anna Brahms 1989, dressed w/ vintage materials, mohair wig, blue glass eyes, fabulous $1895. Now $1495. 24” Simon & Halbig 1488 on bj toddler body, blue sleep eyes, eye chip on upper left rim, antique clothing, brunette HH wig, comes with 6.25” CM all original dressed German bisque doll, missing one leg $3495. Now $3195.

25” Steiff 1906 – 07 Bear w/ underscored F button, light brown mohair, some wear, pads replaced, shoe button eyes, re-stitched nose $1695. Now $995. 4.75” Porky Pig & Petunia by Geo Borgfeldt, labels on feet $210. Now $185. 4.75” Pinocchio by Geo Borgfeldt, labels on feet $95. 7” pair of Jaymar? Rabbits $175. Now $155. 5” Jiggs by Jaymar $75. 5.25” Moon Mullins by Jaymar $75.

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. Now $2195.

25” Simon & Halbig 1009 w/ early high forehead on nice early body (some repaint on arms & hands), brown sleep eyes, antique clothing, leather shoes, mohair wig $655. Now $525. 5.25” Amazing all bisque Repro with jointed elbows & blue painted boots, fabulously painted face, mohair wig $250.

Ideal Toni Doll s in all original dresses 19” Auburn P-92 in pink $165. Now $125. 21” Brunette P-93 in red & yellow $165. Now $135. 19” Platinum in pink & dusty rose $125. 14” Blond P-90 in lime green & floral $125. Now $99.50 16” Black hair walker in blue denim & pink $105. 14.5” Red head P-91 in yellow & white print $105.

23.5” French SFBJ 301, blue sleep eyes, pierced ears, beautiful molding & coloring, paint on hands as is $595.

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. Now $1995.

6 ¾” Laurelleaf Little Izannah Walker Doll w/ amazing detailing #38 – I w/ COA & patterns $295.

18” CM German dome head “8”, blue threaded eyes, nice kid body w/ bisque arms, antique clothing, mohair wig $255.

13” Shirley Temple as Bright Eyes in her box w/ pin, beautiful compo $395.

15” Goebel 120 Made in Bavaria on BJ Toddler body, blue sleep eyes, mohair wig $275.

23” Fulper Toddler Made in USA, blue stationary eyes, HH wig, vintage clothing $495. 18” R.J Wright Winnie The Pooh Sold

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German BAPS 3.5” – 4.5” All original, sweet pieces Little Bo Peep & Mary Had a Little Lamb (faded) with lamb $160. Mary Mary Quite Contrary w/ Flowers $105. Little Miss Muffet w/ Spider $110.

German BAPS 3.5” – 6” All original & bright colors Mrs. Josephine Rabbit (Peter Rabbit) $95. Red Riding Hood $85. Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater Had a Wife and Can’t Feed Her $125. Pair Ride A Cock Horse $85. Mr. & Mrs. Bear from Goldilocks $170.

German BAPS 3.5” – 6” All original & bright colors Little Black Sambo, Mumbo, Jumbo & Tiger $325. Puss In Boots $95. Hansel, Gretel & Witch $ 195.

14” All original Effanbee Patsy w/ blue painted eyes, some paint wear on right side face below hair & top of arm $99.95 13” All original Ideal Shirley Temple in Stand Up & Cheer dress w/ pin, beautiful doll $275. 13” All original Shirley Temple in Curly Top dress w/ pin, some slight crazing $195.

18” K star R S & H 122 Baby, blue sleep 17” Kestner Hilda 237 Baby, blue sleep eyes, marked: J Made in eyes, mohair wig, sweet face $265. Germany 13, Ges Gesch, JDK 15, 237 N 1070, original mohair 5 ¾” Blonde china dressed in pink wig w plaster pate, some crazing on right arm $1425. $74.95 2 – 6” Black hair China clean bodies, legs sewn on 1 $64.95 7 ¾” Black hair China clean bodies, legs sewn $69.95

10.5” Wonderful All Original Blond China w/ “Alice” band, superb detailing, cloth legs patched $1050.

11.5” Unis 301 1 ½, blue sleep eyes, original HH wig (cut on top), original style dress, nice molding, wonderful body $425. 10.5” Heubach Koppelsdorf 320 Toddler, blue sleep eyes, original outfit & mohair wig $145.

12” Alice Lester Emily “Forever Children” Collection 5/50, full porcelain jointed body – elbows, knees, ankles and waist, brown glass eyes, HH wig, w/ trunk, clothing, shoes and panda, (pictured kneeling) $995. Now $595.

12.5” Early CM Turned Head Kestner D, brown stationary eyes, HH wig, kid body, sweet size $295. 16.5” Early CM Kestner “G” turned head, blue stationary eyes, mohair wig w/ plaster pate, chipped finger right hand $195.

27” French SFBJ 301, brown sleep eyes, pierced ears, BJ body (hands touched up), beautiful coloring $695.

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6.5” AM 210 Googlie, blue intaglio eyes, beautiful molding and coloring, 5 piece compo body $395.

7 ¼” Papier Mache w/ black molded hair & blue eyes, some flacking on arm, legs repainted, some wear on arm $275.

Heloise French Poured Resin w/ hand painted features on cloth bodies 18” Jade 9/60, brown eyes, mohair wig, signed 18.5” Perle2 41/60, brown eyes, mohair wig, signed $1250. Now $895. Each or $1550 Pair

5” China w/ molded bun, antique body & clothing $210. 4.25” Kister? Male China on newer body, great personality $120. 4” Pink Luster China w/ original body, chipped left toe $165. 3.25” China Boy on original body $155.

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23” Fre. A Steiner Bebe, all orig. presentation, from the Angels’ Attic Museum collection, straight wristed, fully jtd., signed Steiner Body “Medaille D’ Or 1894”. $4950.

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The Grovian Doll Museum presents:

Dressing Bébé Charity A Sheryl Williams Sewing Workshop

January 17-20, 2019

ou are cordially invited to be a part of our popular Sheryl Williams Sewing Workshop. Under Sheryl’s skillful direction, attendees will create a marvelous Mademoiselle Polichinelle costume for a Bébé Bru Jeune that is based on an antique original in the Grovian Doll Museum’s collection. The ensemble is designed to fit a spectacular Darlene Lane Bébé Bru. 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 by the highly respected costumer Sheryl Williams. u A complete kit to create a satin Polichinelle ensemble designed with exclusive fabric for the Darlene Lane Bru Jeune. u Delicious lunches and dinners on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are also included in the workshop fee. u Special shopping opportunities tailored just for doll costumers. u A special exhibit staged by The Grovian will be available for viewing. Plus, an entertaining program will be offered.

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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

January 2019, Volume 21, Number 12 Follow us on... facebook.com/antiquedollcollectormagazine pinterest.com/antiquedollcollectormagazine instagram.com/antiquedollcollectormagazine

THE PLAYFUL FIGURES OF HIRATA GOYO

THE LANDMARK DOLL COLLECTION OF MARGARET LUMIA by Florence Theriault

26 2018 UFDC COMPETITIVE EXHIBITION BLUE RIBBON WINNERS - PART 4

By Alan Scott Pate

57 Auction Gallery 32 Emporium

62 Calendar 63 Classified

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A mere lad, yet with august dignity in his expression and eyes is the rare 102 art character model by Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910 featured at Theriault’s January 12, 2019 auction in Newport Beach, CA.

42 THE DIONNE QUINTUPLET DOLLS AND HOW THEY SAVED THE DAY FOR MADAME ALEXANDER by Rodney Waller

52 TO RESTORE, OR NOT TO RESTORE…THAT IS THE QUESTION! By Melanie Luther

58 COLLECTING MODERN ART

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7A-B) A 20” Luscious ‘Portrait Face’ Jumeau Fashion - dreamy expression, sultry ice blue PWs with Lid Liner & Shaded Lids, set in snowy pure bisque! Original Jumeau Leather Body, vintage clothes & shoes, plus a cascade of luxurious Hip Length Mohair Tresses. Breathtaking! $4995 8) 29” Boutique Original Handwerck Beauty - drenched in her multiple layers of rich Lacework & Finery w. the Boutique Label in her Hat, incredible Factory Wig, mint bisque & body.This very doll is in Coleman’s Encyclopedia. $1250

9) 20” Gibson Style Kestner Lady 162 - Early & Mint; w. Stiff Wrist, Molded Bust Lady Body. Factory Pate & lady Wig wears antique Silk gown. $1495 10) Large 10” Heubach ‘Winker’ Character - that has Factory Clothes, Shoes & the best Starfish Toddler Body possible! What a face! $1500 11) A Gibson Type Halbig Lady 970 - never seen 1887 patent character, with dimples, Square Teeth, PW’s w. Shaded Lids; Factory Wig & Original Lady Ensemble hat to shoes! $1495

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THE

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of Margaret Lumia by Florence Theriault

arely do antique doll collections appear today that can be rightfully labeled legendary or lodestar. Or “Landmark”, which is the title of the book featuring the collection of Margaret Lumia. Chosen with a discerning eye, acquired with a dogged persistence and nurtured carefully during time in her care, the collection offers doll lovers, historians, and art scholars an extremely rare look at some of the world’s most cherished antique dolls. The Lumia Landmark Collection has previously been known to few collectors. Margaret Lumia is a private person, deeply involved with research and other family and business commitments, who has cherished her collection as a personal venture. But no dilettante is she. Every acquisition was made after extensive study and comparison with other examples. She worked with only a few vendors who quickly learned to offer her only the best. Her acquisitions at auction have been from the estates or notable museum closings of the last 25 years including the Lucy Morgan Collection, the Legoland Museum of Dolls and Toys, the Puppen & Spielzeug Museum of Vienna, the estate of Richard Wright, the Mildred Seeley Collection and the Mary Merritt Doll Museum. Margaret Lumia came to the collecting of antique dolls through her involvement in the world of doll artistry in which she was inspired to create unique portraitures in doll form. So admired was her talent that her original dolls were featured on the cover of numerous magazines and won countless awards during the heyday of doll artistry in the 1990s.

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Margaret has noted that undertaking the nuances of creating a doll gave her a better appreciation for the work of doll makers in the 18th and 19th centuries and inspired her to begin her collection of these earlier dolls. During this time, Margaret Lumia developed the intention of creating a splendid doll museum. The museum would include not only the finest antique dolls but also dollhouses, automata and other antique playthings. No strangers were the couple to the notion of creating a new venture. In the 1980s, they had left their corporate investment jobs, determined to establish their own firm designing and manufacturing revolutionary medical devices. In a wonderful article published in the November, 1990 magazine, Money Magazine, the author describes how the young couple spent their last pennies for a booth at a medical trade show, only to have their product develop a leak at the last moment. Frantically, they sought an answer for immediate temporary repair and it came to them. Duct Tape! The day was saved, the product was a grand success and, as the author said, “Like Thomas Edison before them, they headed home with another problem: how to mass-produce the thing.” And so it went. The medical supply company flourished under Margaret’s inventive ideas and David’s business acumen. Then another turn in the road took place. Margaret Lumia was a skilled and avid tennis player, and as her professional involvement in this interest grew, the couple moved to their home in Florida where she became involved in tennis competitions, eventually earning a place in the ranks of the top 700 worldwide in the Professional WTA circuit. So much of the Margaret Lumia story echoes others in the world of dolls and doll collecting. The words “duct tape!” eerily calls up the words of the 19th century American doll

Shown above are two examples of the beloved Bebe Modele by Leon Casimir Bru, but also the extremely rare Bebe Gourmand. The collection also includes classic Bru Jne bebes in superb original costumes, as well as early poupees by the firm.

An imposing 24" tall, the early English doll is notable not only for highly-personalized carving of facial features and original costume, but also for very shapely legs, a feature only found on very early and luxury dolls of this genre.

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Featured on the cover of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Landmarkâ&#x20AC;? catalog is this all-original Jumeau bebe as Asian child, with outstanding complexion, distinctive painting of facial features, original wig, and superb multi-layered original silk costume.

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The beautiful and rare Huret bebe has superb painting and a most gentle expression. The collection includes several Huret poupees, too, with fine antique costumes.

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For many years the pair of A.T. bebes by Thuillier were features in the Mary Merritt doll Museum and, later, were shown of the cover of the museum auction catalog.

maker Izannah Walker who was said to have awoken in the middle of the night with the answer on how to obtain a permanent finish on her doll heads, “Use paste!” There is the story of Mildred Seeley, school teacher, who created one of the world’s most important firms in doll artistry. There is the story of Lucy Morgan, who left her opulent Florida home late in her life for the coast of Maine where she

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opened Lucy’s Doll House. Margaret Lumia takes her place with these former giants. The collection includes so many notable dolls for when Margaret Lumia became engrossed with a subject she wanted to learn all about the companies, the people and the dolls they made. Shown here are just a few of the categories which engrossed her.

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Only six examples of the rare painted-eye portrait poupee are known to exist; he has a wooden articulated body with bisque hands, and superb antique costume including beaver top hat. Other superb poupees in the collections focus on those with distinctive portrait like faces and/or having rare experimental bodies.

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So many dolls from the famed art-character movement are highlighted in the Lumia collection and shown here is the outstanding 22" Kammer and Reinhardt model 102.

Known as Clapham genre wooden dolls for their distinctive resemblance to the noted Lord and Lady Clapham in the Victorian and Albert Museum, shown are three examples in various sizes, including the rare Clapham baby, acquired from the famed Bodner collection.

Standing a regal 28â&#x20AC;? tall, the statuesque Grodnertal wooden ladies features rare elements such as unique body type and modeled bodice. Carved wooden dolls from England and the Continent have been of special interest to Margaret Lumia and the collection features a grand array.

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The Lumia Collection includes two very rare examples from the Jumeau 200 art character series, including model 210 (shown in the ad on the inside front cover) and this splendid 26" example.

The entire collection will be on display Friday evening and Saturday morning, January 11 and 12, 2019 at the ballroom of the Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach, CA for a rare exhibition, open free to the public. If you cannot attend the exhibition you can also view the dolls at Theriaultâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s YouTube channel. You can view all of the dolls in the auction by visiting www.theriaults.com Antique DOLL Collector

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Doll made by Native American of Southwest tribe, excludes Katchina, and Zuni beaded doll. 4. Gayle Castaneda Skookums, composition head, painted features. 5. Becky Fuhrman, 6. Sherri Van Opijnen, 7. Stella Brooker Doll designed by Joseph Kallus, including Betty Boop, Joy, Margie. Must be composition or wood. 8. Carol Reom Multi-faced doll, commercially made, any medium, 1920-present 9. Robin Tichner Samurai, any medium, can come with animal, 1910-present 10. Dotty West

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Specialty Dolls contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Fortune telling doll, any year, any medium. All fortune tellers must be in this category. 22. Kathleen Zell, 23. Jennifer Gibbs

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Vinyl Mattel bubble-cut Barbie, no reissues. 1. Nancy Percival, 2. Patrick Bellamy Mattel Barbie professional, airline hostess, nurse, doctor, etc. any year. 3. Barbara L. Patrick Mattel #1 Barbie, 1959. 4. Kathy Ethington Alexander Wendykins, international series. 5. Belle Anne Curry Ideal Revlon, any size. 6. Sherri Van Opijnen, 7. Sallie Howard

Terri Lee, white skin tone 8. Glenda Kitto, 9. Linda Beu Terri Lee and Jerri Lee pair, matching outfits 10. Darlene “Cookie” Bolig Black Terri Lee, 11. Darlene “Cookie” Bolig, 12. Glenda Kitto Sasha girl or boy, made in England. 13. Jacqueline Swanton Vogue Ginny, 8 inches, 1995 to present day, in ethnic/ international costume. 14. Marcia Woolston 28

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Reproduction Dolls Bleuette in school dress, 10-1/2 inches or 11 inches. 1. Suzanne McGinn

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Show is on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 10 am until 4 pm The complete doll buying event with nationally recognized dealers and artists. The Ohio National Doll Show offers an expansive and elegant chandelier-lit salesroom with dolls and toys from antique to modern. Enjoy the experience of buying at a show where one may touch, observe and discuss the dolls with expert sellers. There will be antique, vintage, modern, artist dolls and bears, for every collector genre. Appraisers Billye Harris and Bradley Justice will appraise dolls for $5 each. All appraisal proceeds will go to the UFDC Doll Museum

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Japanese Visions of Childhood: THE PLAYFUL FIGURES OF HIRATA GOYO By Alan Scott Pate

n the minds of many, dolls and childhood are inextricably linked. Children playing with dolls and dolls depicting children lie at the core of much of Western doll culture. But in Japan, an entirely separate doll culture has thrived, where dolls depicting children were not designed for play, nor were they actually intended for children. Beginning in the 1700s a tradition evolved in the court circles of Kyoto in which a doll depicting a plump boy holding an auspicious object was given as an esteemed gift. [Fig. 1 ] Called gosho-ningyô or “palace dolls,” these figures, originally given by the emperor to visiting noblemen and samurai lords in recognition of tributes received, became sought after objects by lords, samurai, merchants, and townsmen alike, not only for their perceived connection with imperial blessings, but also as decorative objects,

Fig. 1 Gosho-ningyô with a puppy, 17” High. Edo Period. 19th Century. Sonnenfeldt Collection.

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enjoyed for their simple beauty and innocence. Never designed to be “played with” nor, generally, given to children, goshoningyô evolved over the course of the 18th and 19th centuries to be an important component of Japanese ningyô (doll) culture. Aesthetically, these dolls differed very much from their Western counterparts. Made of carved wood or molded wood composite (tôso), gosho-ningyô depicted chubby boys with exceedingly large heads and plump limbs. Covered overall in a lustrous white gofun (shell white), they were typically clothed only in a small silk bib called a haragake. Positioned either kneeling Japanese style, or seated with one leg thrust out to the side, much emphasis was placed on the objects they held in their hands. A turtle, for example, expressed the wish for longevity. A helmet represented martial prowess. A money mallet signified material wealth. [Fig. 2]

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Fig. 3 Gosho-ningyô depicting a biwa lute player. Edo Period. 19th Century. 17” High. Blewis Collection.

Fig. 4 Mitsuore gosho-ningyô (triple-jointed) articulated. Edo Period. 19th Century. 9” High. National Museum Toys/Miniatures.

ver time, as their popularity and sources of manufacture grew, these static dolls morphed into a seemingly endless variety of forms, some standing, some crawling, some automated, and many with exceptionally fine multi-layered clothing representing various strata of Japanese society. [Fig. 3] Padded upper arms allowed for ease in changing attire. [Fig. 4] The introduction of joints enabled gosho-ningyô to be displayed seated, kneeling, or standing. Moving beyond simple but elegant auspicious wishes, attributes also expanded with frequent references to historic narratives, popular folk tales, theatrical dramas, and even contemporary characters. Adapting to changing times and changing tastes, goshoningyô were able to transition seamlessly from imperial court to merchant household, from samurai culture to popular culture. But at their core, they remained studies in childhood. Let’s now fast-forward 200 years, to modern Japan of the 1920s and 1930s. Much has transpired in this country’s history. Wrested from its self-imposed isolation by the arrival of the West and its “gunboat diplomacy” of the mid 1800s, Japan rapidly shed its traditional feudal society for a more Westernized form of government, which led to blindingly rapid modernization, industrialization and urbanization, creating a world far removed from traditional Kyoto court culture. Dolls, too, had made this journey. And in each step of the way, traditional doll forms had to adapt to society’s rapidly shifting tastes and priorities. Not only did techniques have to evolve to meet prevailing trends, but ningyô subject matter itself also had to reflect the zeitgeist of the successive eras in order to retain the public’s interest. [Fig. 5 ]

Fig. 5 Uta-ningyô (Poem Doll) of a young boy entitled Sijimi-uri (Clam Seller), Showa Era, 20th Century. 21” High. Troy Collection. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Fig. 6 Matsudaira Masako posing with four of the Japanese Friendship Dolls, December 1927. Archival Photograph. Author’s Collection.

Fig. 7 Miss Nagano/Aichi, one of the original 58 Japanese Friendship Dolls. Signed: Hirata Gôyô II. 1927. 32” High. Blewis Collection.

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any Western doll collectors are familiar with, at least in broad strokes, the Japanese Friendship Doll exchange of 1927, in which the children of Japan and America engaged in a series of highly publicized and highly successful doll exchanges, all in an effort to promote friendship, goodwill, peace and cultural understanding between these neighbors across the Pacific. Part of the legacy of this great exchange are the remaining forty-seven (out of an original fifty-eight) large-scale, and exquisitely rendered ichimatsu dolls that are to be found in museums, libraries and private collections across the United States. [Fig. 6] What is less known is the exceptional impact this exchange had on Japan’s own doll industry, and the subsequent push among some of the artisans that worked on the original fifty-eight Japanese Friendship Dolls to elevate Japanese doll from a traditional craft to a respected art form. Hirata Gôyô II (Tsuneo, 1903-1981) was perhaps the most vocal proponent of this push towards recognized artistry. The five dolls that he contributed to the 1927 Friendship Doll exchange were regarded as the finest ever made. [Fig. 7] And his artistic intent was symbolized by brazenly signing each of his dolls on the back of their heads underneath the hair wigs in both English in Japanese. Following this exchange, beginning in the late 1920s, Gôyô’s attention became singularly focused on stretching the concept of ningyô (doll) and elevating it from repetitive craft to acknowledged art form. His dolls, as well as those created by fellow doll artists that shared his vision, were referred to as sosakuningyô (art dolls). His ultimate success in this endeavor is seen in the fact that Japanese dolls were included for the first time in the Imperial Art Exhibitions (Teiten) beginning in 1936 and that Gôyô himself became the first doll maker to be designated a Living National Treasure in 1955.

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Fig. 9 Shasei-ningyô of Momotarô emerging from a peach. Tasiho Era, Circa 1925. Blewis Collection.

ôyô’s artistic journey is a fascinating one. Gôyô was the eldest son of Hirata Tsunejiro (Gôyô I, 1878-1924), a doll craftsman of some repute trained in the hyperrealistic style of iki-ningyô (living dolls) that were used in exhibitions and as store mannequins. With his shop based in the Asakusa area of Tokyo, Gôyô I also gained renown as an innovative maker of musha-ningyô (Boy’s Day warrior dolls) and ichimatsu-ningyô. [Fig. 8] His success lay in part in the development of a signature style of doll that took the skill sets of hyper realism and stylized them, transforming hard and raw realism into a softer, less shocking aesthetic known as shasei (natural realism). Gôyô I’s depictions of the boy strongman Kintarô and Momotarô the Peach Boy executed in this shasei style became his primary stock and trade. And in these figures, we can clearly see an evolutionary step from the classic gosho-ningyô of previous centuries, developing a form that was in complete harmony with the tastes and expectations of Japan in the opening decades of the 20th Century. [Fig. 9] A particularly striking example is Gôyô’s interpretation of Daidôzan Bungôro (Great Mountain Child), the famous child sumo wrestler from the late 1700s. [Fig. 10] Standing only 117 cm (3’ 10”) but weighing an impressive 83 kg (183 lbs), Daidôzan was used as an unofficial sumo mascot and would enter into the ring prior to the start of the day’s matches and perform a rendition of the important dohyô iri

Fig. 10 Shasei-ningyô of Daidozan Bungorô (Great Child Mountain) attributed to Gôyô I, 24” High. Taisho Era, Circa 1915. Blewis Collection.

purification ritual. This was followed by an enthusiastic display of principal moves used in sumo wrestling by the stout little tike, much to the delight of the audience. Daidôzan was a miniature superstar of his day and was depicted in over twenty-five different woodblock prints from the period. In Gôyô’s delightful rendition, the chubby cheeked Daidôzan stands with legs spread apart, his right arm extended directly to the side and his left hand cupping his chest, one of the more iconic dohyo iri positions. He wears the sumo ceremonial apron, known as a keisho mawashi, embroidered with the image of a carp swimming through a torrent of water. Gôyô has imbued his Daidôzan with a fleshy chest and expansive belly, giving the child titan a ponderosity appropriate to his name: Great Mountain Child. As the eldest son of three, Tsuneo trained in his father’s studio, mastering all the skills necessary for continuing the family’s name and enterprise. He was a particularly skilled and apt pupil and readily took over the family lineage when his father died unexpectedly in 1924. Thus it was that at the young age of 21 that Tsuneo became Gôyô II, head of a noted doll making family, and only 24 when the Friendship Doll project was announced. His two younger brothers Hirata Yôkô (1906-1975) and Hirata Gyokuyô (1911-1944) aided in the family business and were recognized doll makers in their own right, but clearly overshadowed by the immense talent of their older brother. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Fig. 11-12 Sosaku-ningyô of Sesshû as a young acolyte. Signed Hirata Gôyô II, 7” High. Showa Era, Circa 1930. Blewis Collection.

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art of Gôyô’s strategy was to reinvent ningyô, taking forms and styles that all Japanese were familiar with, but translating them into a more modern vocabulary. Although Gôyô experimented with many different traditions and forms of ningyô in his quest for recognition, one of his most enduring and endearing forms were his depictions of children at play. These figures, showing boy’s (mostly) engaged in an endless variety of amusement were executed with the family’s signature shaseistyle of natural realism. Gôyô was prodigious in his output, creating a fantastic number of figures throughout his long career. But beginning in Showa 3 (1928) he continually revisited his theme of children at play. In many ways, these figures can be viewed as his modernist reinterpretation of the classic Kyoto gosho-ningyô. Some of his children were drawn from traditional legend and lore, like the Momotarô and Kintarô figures of his father. But Gôyô went further, and rapidly expanded upon his vision. One of my personal favorites is his rendition of the great artist Sesshû Tôyô (1420-1506) as a young boy. [Fig. 11] It is a somewhat shocking image at first glance, depicting a young boy with the shaved head of a Buddhist acolyte seated

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Fig. 13 Sosaku-ningyô entitled “Hanafubiki” (Catching Falling Flower Petals), signed Hirata Gôyô II, 10-1/2” High. Showa Era. 1947.

with his hands tied behind his back! He wears a simple white kimono with a black gauze outer robe typical of a young monk. He strains forward peering over the edge of his outstretched feet at an approaching mouse. [Fig. 12] This image would have immediately called to mind the apocryphal story of Sesshû when he was a young monk. His superior was constantly chastising Sesshû for spending his time painting rather than in meditation and chores. So, in punishment, the abbot leaves him in an isolated room tying his hands to a column to prevent mischief. Later, the abbot checks in on him and is disturbed to see a mouse at the feet of the young boy. But upon approaching he discovers that it is only a painting of a mouse done in the dust of the floor, executed by the boy’s free toe! After this, the abbot relents and Sesshû focuses on his painting, eventually becoming one of Japan’s most esteemed ink painters. Gôyô has captured the moment when Sesshû’s mouse painting has seemingly come to life. The soft facial features, the delight in the boy’s eyes, the curl of his big toe fresh from the act of painting, are all so beautifully and naturalistically rendered. Gôyô is known to have first created this version in the late 1920s but visited it again as late as 1975.

Fig. 14 Sosaku-ningyô of boy with yo-yo, signed Hirata Gôyô II, 7” High. Showa Era, Circa 1935. Foreman Collection.

Fig. 15 Sosaku-ningyô entitled “Tanjyôbi” (Birthday), signed Hirata Gôyô II, 7” High. Showa Era, Circa 1947. Blewis Collection. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Fig. 16 Sosaku-ningyô entitled “Yubi” (Contemplating Fingers), signed Hirata Gôyô II, Showa Era, 1947.

Fig. 17 Sosaku-ningyô entitled “Issa to tsutsume” (Boy with Sparrow), signed Hirata Gôyô II, 7” High. Showa Era. Circa 1935.

Fig. 18 Sosaku-ningyô entitled “Osana no ko” (Boy with Fish), signed Hirata Gôyô II, 6” High. Circa 1947. 40

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hat follows is a pictorial study of a few examples of Gôyô’s work depicting children during the 1930’s and 40’s. This group is particularly interesting in that they were all collected in the late 1940’s by an American woman, Beverly Kelton, who was stationed in Japan with her husband, Lt Col. John F. Kelton. The Kelton’s had the good fortune to be introduced to Gôyô and his wife. They were gifted a number of his dolls by acquaintances as well as acquiring at least one from Gôyô directly [Fig. 13]. Kelton kept a detailed journal, indicating the source for each doll, and even noting that the fabric used for the kimono of one of the figures was purchased with the help of Gôyô’s wife who traditionally dressed all of Gôyô’s pieces. Each example, from the boy mesmerized by a yo-yo, to the boy laughingly enjoying a bowl of rice on his birthday, to a young girl contemplating her fingers, shows Gôyô’s incomparable skill at depicting visions of Japanese childhood. [Fig. 14-18]

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How They Saved the Day for Madame Alexander by Rodney Waller

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Every doll is made more enjoyable by knowing its back story. Why was it created? Was it a grand success or not so much? What was its competition? What was happening in world events that inspired the doll maker and added (or diminished) to the demand for the doll? Rodney Waller, a pre-eminent collector and researcher of the iconic American doll firm of Alexander, has spent decades pursuing the back stories of that company’s dolls. In this essay, he explores the grand success story of Madame Alexander’s Dionne Quintuplet dolls.

o Madame Alexander doll collection is complete without several examples of the Dionne Quintuplets. In fact, without the Dionne dolls, Madame’s company may not even have continued through those difficult years of the 1930s Depression. The dolls came about as a response to the popularity of “America’s Little Darling,” Shirley Temple. Ideal Novelty & Toy Co. had obtained the rights to

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There were so many possibilities for marketing the Quint dolls – and for collectors to choose today, such as this original woven basket layette with fancy lace and cotton lining, and a second set of costumes. Doctor Dafoe was also created in doll form as was their caring nurse.

A variation of a woven basket with set of Dionne Quintuplets with a change of colorful cotton playsuits for each.

Shirley Temple dolls in 1934 and was a bigger company with integrated design, molding, manufacturing, distribution and marketing capabilities compared to Madame’s little production shop and showroom on 22nd Street in New York City. Hollywood was churning out Shirley Temple movies as quickly as they could and almost the entire globe was demanding Shirley Temple dolls. It was truly a David and Goliath situation. Madame has been quoted several times noting that Shirley Temple almost put her out of business along with the rest of the doll industry. In March 1935, Madame tried to compete with Shirley Temple with her acquisition of the rights to “Little Colonel,” the famous story book, from the heirs of Anne Fellows Johnston, and her subsequent release of a look-alike Shirley doll named “Little Colonel.” But it had little effect. What to do? It was Madame’s entrepreneurial spirit that drove her to be the first to make a deal with the Canadian Guardians of the Dionne’s for the manufacturing rights of Dionne dolls in the United States. The Dionne’s were born in May 1934 and the world followed their struggle to Antique DOLL Collector

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To add to the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excitement in playing with the celebrity dolls, Madame Alexander commissioned the production of wooden furniture styled just for them. Five dolls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and five different pieces of wooden furniture.

Popularity breeds copies, and the Alexander firm was diligent in protecting their licensing rights to the dolls, as this Playthings ad shows. Featured in the ad is a photograph of the dolls in their set of wooden furniture.

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The set of Quints with toddler bodies, rather than bent leg baby bodies, wear rare original costumes that are given a special flair with original tams accented by large silk bows.

survive their infancy. Madame got to work and, by March 1935, Alexander was advertising the release of the dolls in time for their first birthday. So popular did the Dionne dolls become that, until this day, they hold the record for variation of styles and sizes in the history of the company. They were made in a myriad of sizes, with wigs or modeled hair, with toddler bodies or baby bodies, with painted eyes or sleep eyes, and dozens of costume variations. The Dionneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s were also the only dolls where Madame sold an extensive line of furniture, playthings and accessories specifically designed for these dolls, ranging from cribs and play pens to an actual carousel. Very early in the marketing of the Dionneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Madame created a color scheme for each doll. This added color and eye appeal to the A colorful canvas roof protected the Quint dolls as they rode in their wooden carousel; each child had its own animal seat (dog, duck, squirrel, kitten and bunny) with applique name to designate which child was to sit where. Antique DOLL Collector

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displayed dolls but also differentiated between the five children, and thus creating a greater demand for the complete set. Yet Madame recognized that these were still expensive dolls for the time, and while the goal was selling the complete set of five dolls, they were also offered individually in an effort to meet affordability demands; to this end, early marketing efforts were focused on “picking out your favorite.” Ultimately the Canadian Guardians also began dressing the actual children in differing colors but not the same colors as Madame had chosen. The Canadians Guardians came to the same conclusion that the little girls needed to be “colored coded” so that the thousands of tourists coming to Collander, Ontario to see the Dionne’s each day could determine which little girl they were watching a distance away from the extensive “observation buildings.” For nine years, the girls were placed on display Another costume variation is worn by two of the 12" Quint toddlers who play with the costumed bunny from Alexander “Posey Pets” series. Madame Alexander realized that purchasing all five dolls might be too expensive for many families, so she made it possible for the dolls to be bought one by one.

Who gets to sit in the center? The wooden see-saw needed perfect balance so someone had to be the boss. Looks like it was Emile. This rare see-saw has a seat for each child, and is decorated with an image of the five children and each of their names.

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A colorful canvas roof protected the Quint dolls as they rode in their wooden carousel; each child had its own animal seat (dog, duck, squirrel, kitten and bunny) with applique name to designate which child was to sit where. At first glance, this appears like they typical wooden five-child seat, but look carefully! The side panels are swan-shaped; no other example is known to exist.

multiple times a day. Even during the peak of the Great Depression, more than 3 million visitors came simply to watch them from behind a glass mirror. As the girls played together, they could only hear—not see—the viewers, all the while having little contact with their parents, despite them living just across the street. Ultimately, the press announced that more Dionne dolls had been sold than Shirley Temple dolls over the years. Profits and notoriety from the Dionne US exclusive rights moved Madame Alexander from a “Doll Stylist,” as she advertised herself in the early 1930’s, to an established doll manufacturer. All the stores and national catalogs wanted access to the Dionne doll line. Madame then could bundle her products and require that not only her Dionne line be purchased but also other assortments of her products giving her a broader distribution and consumer exposure of her product line nationwide…and adding to the financial backbone of her company. Madame Alexander was the constant showman and marketing genius. In preparations for Christmas 1937, Madame arranged a nationwide tour of America for Nurse Yvonne Leroux, the nurse of the Dionne’s almost since their birth. Nurse Leroux appeared before crowds in department stores, luncheons held by women’s clubs attended by the mayor and radio stations. Playthings Magazine stated “The Alexander Doll Co. reports that

sales for Quintuplet Dolls reach new peaks wherever Miss Leroux has been, and is looking forward to working in close cooperation with stores in the cities still to be visited.” Without the popularity and success of the Dionne Quintuplets, it is likely that the Alexander doll firm might have perished, and, certainly, would not have had the means to later create the experimental and luxury fashion dolls of the 1940s and 1950s.

The Dionne Quintuplet dolls shown here are featured in the auction of The Rodney Waller Collection of Madame Alexander dolls, Part I, being conducted by Theriault’s on January 13, 2019 in Newport Beach, CA. For more details visit www.theriaults.com. Antique DOLL Collector

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The Quints get together wearing matching pique pastel romper suits, bonnets, and with brass name tags for each. They are seated around a very rare furnishing which is the round table labeled with all five names.

It is certain that the Dionne Quintuplet dolls ensured the financial success of the Alexander company. For many years they were the feature dolls in the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fullpage ads in Playthings magazine.

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The DOLL, The COSTUME & The WARDROBE NADDA SHOW & SALE EVENT in SEATTLE! May 4th & 5th 2019

<<<<NADDA FULL PAGE AD WILL GO HERE NADDA DEALER SHOWCASE ADS WILL GO HERE>>>>> (THESE ARE A SAMPLE OF WHAT THEY LOOKED LIKE BEFORE. MIGHT BE DIFFERENT PEOPLE OR PHOTOS.)

SHOW ADMISSION $6

Saturday 9AM — 4PM Sunday 9AM — 3PM Presentations Begin at 9AM Sat - Sun Be sure to attend lectures

Samy Odin presents 9:00 AM SATURDAY

Brian Mogren presents “The Textile Dilemma” 9:00 AM SUNDAY

LOCATION DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport Southcenter 16500 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA 206-575-8220 Free parking Call hotel for special rate — NAD is our code

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— Proud NADDA dealers —

Come see these fine dealers at the NADDA show... Jackie Allington Bahamas nickandjackie@gmail.com Looking forward to seeing you at the NADDA show!

Honey and Shars Sharon & Ed Kolibaba Tel: 623-266-2926 Cell: 206-295-8585 HoneyandShars@yahoo.com

Ashley’s Dolls Billye Harris 336-266-2608 PO Box 273, Whitsett, NC 27377 AshleysDolls@gmail.com

Alan Scott Pate Antique Japanese Dolls Tel: 858-775-6717 www.antiquejapanesedolls.com

See you at the NADDA Show!

Margaret Grey Kincaid Blackberry Studio Tel: 646-709-4340 margaret.kincaid@gmail.com

All Dolled Up Gail Lemmon Tel: 440-396-5386 glemn@frontier.com

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Dorothy A. McGonagle Sudbury, MA Tel: 978-771-7774 dorothymcgonagle@comcast.net

Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears Chicago, Illinois Tel: 773-594-1540 questions@gigisdolls.com Supporting, but not attending.

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“The DOLL, The COSTUME & The WARDROBE” Seattle • May 4th & 5th, 2019 Valerie Fogel Beautiful Bébés Tel: 425-765-4010 (WA) www.bebesatticfinds. rubylane.com Beautifulbebes@outlook.com

Nancy McCray Cell: 319-651-6440 Tel: 319-363-3936 Nlmccray@q.com

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

Mary Ann Spinelli Burbank, CA Tel: 818-562-7839 Cell: 818-738-4591 www.maspinelli.com nellingdolls@gmail.com

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

Marion Maus Antiques Ellicott City, MD Tel: 443-838-8565 mmausantiques@gmail.com

Phil May Antiques & Collectables Ocean Grove, NJ Tel: 732-604-3011 dollmanofog@aol.com

Patricia A. Gosh Antique Doll Shoppe of New Harmony New Harmony, Indiana Tel: 812-319-5300 patgosh@aol.com www.dollcostumersguild.com Supporting, but not attending.

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To Restore, or not to Restore... s e t i u o q n e ! h t s i t a h t M by Melanie Luther

any collectors struggle with this decision when examining old, often original doll clothing. Original antique clothing adds value to the doll and authenticates her history as well as her inherent beauty. While it is certainly easier to remove clothing, place it between sheets of acid free tissue paper and pack it away, the sentimentality of many doll collectors urges them to find ways to allow the doll to wear original garments, despite their condition. The challenge collectors face is not only what can be done to preserve the integrity of the ensemble, but also, how can it be done, and am I capable of doing it? In simple terms: what can I restore, repair or conserve? It would be fair to say that two schools of thought exist regarding the care and maintenance of antique textiles. One is to do nothing at all. The other school of thought is to do nothing that cannot be undone to an antique garment. In other words, follow a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do No Harmâ&#x20AC;? philosophy. This article will show examples of how both approaches can be used to enhance the wearability of clothing for an antique doll. Before a plan of action is chosen, the collector should examine and evaluate the garment for its present condition. Here are a few basic guidelines for handling antique doll costumes:

Guidelines for Handling 1) Handle gently, and always support the ENTIRE garment. 2) ALWAYS have clean hands. Natural oils from skin will attach to fabric and dust will collect there. Avoid handwipes or lotions. Use soap and water to wash hands and be sure to dry thoroughly. 3) Place clean acid-free tissue paper down before starting to examine the garment. Any direct contact with newsprint, paper, tape, etc. could have an ill effect. 4) Do not handle the costume excessively. Plan ahead to have all tools, i.e., needles, thread, etc. available and set aside. 5) Some textile conservation experts advise wearing thin white cotton gloves for handling.

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whose luxurious costumes were created in silk with textures that became “shattered” due to textile instability. During the late nineteenth century and early twentieth centuries, many silk manufacturers treated fabrics with metallic salt to give the fabric a heavier, more luxurious feel. As these costumes aged, the metals (possibly tin or iron) in the fibers

Cleaning

Retards deterioration of the garment or portions of it and may improve its appearance.

Restoring

accelerated their decay and caused them to become brittle. Hence, the terms “shattered” or “shredded” silk identified this type of damage. After examining the condition of the garment, the collector is ready to design a treatment plan. Several courses of action should be considered:

Restores missing material, attempting to employ the original techniques of manufacturing; mending and darning.

This article will not explore cleaning, as the methods are varied and considerably complex – such methods are beyond the author’s scope!

A collector must also consider one’s own level of expertise as a seamstress before undertaking a project of this nature. If doubts and unanswered questions persist regarding the proposed plan of action, it is suggested that photos be taken and a professional textile conservator be

Conserving

Stabilizes existing material i.e., sewing fabric overlays and underlays to support areas of loss, leaving the original material intact; adhesion consolidation is often necessary for the stabilization of shattered silk.

contacted regarding the costume. Some items may require specialized care! The following photo journey will reveal creative ideas from the sophisticated to the simple, even some suggestions for those costumes where the doll must “make do” because the damage is so severe.

Blue silk bodice with shattered sleeves One approach to this garment would be to add lace sleeves to replace the shattered silk ones that deteriorated. Pieces of a similar lace design and age created a sleeve that was appropriately styled after reviewing fashion plates of the period.

A more advanced seamstress could consider applying the silk ruching to the shoulder or at the hem of the sleeve to finish it.

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Downplaying Deterioration A special clothing accessory such as a very fine shawl covers a large portion of the deterioration of this brown silk dress. The black lining also serves to disguise the damage of the ravages of time and direct sunlight. The draping of the shawl mimics the accompanying antique fashion plate.

Antique fashion plate depicting a young woman wearing a fancy shawl similar to the one placed over a dark brown shattered silk dress for an antique doll.

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velvet edged trim. For those collectors who do not sew or do not wish to alter the costume in any way, two ideas are presented below.

Antique black net is folded and draped in a longer, pelerine style to camouflage the lack of silk fabric, yet enhancing the beauty and wearability of the jacketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bodice.

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Accessories to Disguise Wear Fingerless gloves of net or lace can be fashioned to cover worn fingers or damaged hands.

A charming fur hat, tippet and muff set elegantly worn over a shattered brown silk dress easily disguises the wear and deterioration underneath. The natural fur hat also generously hides the sparse original wig tucked inside and still allows the lady to look fashionable!

Skirting some Damage

A large area of damage on a carmel colored silk French Fashion skirt.

Lace can be sewn under the trim to disguise the damage on the silk French Fashion skirt. Collectors who prefer not to make any repairs or restoration efforts, could turn the silk skirt sideways to disguise the damage. Seating the doll would cleverly hide the missing silk fabric and would not be noticed. The careful posing of this poupee allows her beautiful original silk gown to be displayed and enjoyed.

Side view of the French Fashion silk skirt.

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Add an accessory such as a fan or parasol to cover the damaged area of a bodice or sleeve. Holiday or seasonal decorations create interesting diversions. This antique Valentine box from Germany hides discoloration well on the poupee’s gown.

For those collectors who choose to “do nothing” there is still “something” to suggest. When displaying a doll whose skirt is damaged, try positioning the doll behind a chair. Rearrange furniture in a vignette to camouflage the frailty. If the damage is primarily in the front of the skirt or widespread throughout the front of the costume, try posing the doll from the side or turning the doll completely around to show the beautiful ensemble from the back, and reposition her head. Adding an all bisque baby into the doll’s arms or multiple mignonettes at the doll’s feet can generate endless possibilities for rearranging the folds of her costume! Repositioning a doll to a seated position with a sweet pet or a charming picnic basket in her lap, or gracefully allowing her to lift a portion of a severely ripped hem with a miniature skirt lifter will create a lovely picture without seeing the damage of the skirt to spoil it. A pretty petticoat and saucy stockings and boots will draw the eye in that direction and away from the torn areas. In a worst case scenario with no opportunity for salvaging the costume for wearability, it can be elegantly draped in a trunk or ultimately stored away. When storing antique costumes with tissue paper, the Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute suggests that a neutral PH, unbuffered acid free tissue paper be used for costume storage. Furthermore,

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some interleaving may be necessary to maintain a three dimensional shape or to prevent abrasion between textile surfaces. While the research shared here is derived from educational sources, it is combined with my personal “on the job” experience as I attempted to implement some of these creative ideas into my own antique doll clothing collection. Since all doll costumes are unique, not all methods or suggestions will apply. Each restoration, conservation or repair offers a new challenge, and this article is a mere jumping off point for further study. As Lynn Murray, former UFDC judge and NADDA member so eloquently stated, “The owner of a doll chooses its destiny and through the time they own the doll, their personality is integrated into the doll’s history. The choice of costume, wig, restoration or conservation is a personal choice. It should be an educated choice that enhances the owner’s enjoyment of the doll.” Choose wisely, collectors!

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Auction Gallery

Auction Highlights from Withington’s October Auction 22” Bisque head marked Bru Jne 7, deep shoulder plate with molded breasts marked Bru Jne 7, brown glass eyes, closed mouth, mohair wig, cork pate, gusseted kid body, kid over wood upper arms, wood lower legs, body marked Bte S.G.D.G etc., all original dress & hat (as found) Orig. shoes- marked Bru Jne Paris 7 - $11615

19” Izannah Walker Central Falls RI, stockinette pressed head, hand painted facial & hair features, applied ears, polished cotton body, painted black booties with red scalloped edges, original clothing. A great example - $21850

18” Bisque head incised Depose E8J, orig. cork pate & mohair wig, applied pierced ears, fully articulated, tennon & pegged wood body (natural wear, no repaint, Shepard, Norwell & Co. Boston, label on body), original, pale blue, silk dress - $8165

21” Bisque head incised 9 Long Face Jumeau, brown glass eyes, applied pierced ears, Jumeau compo body, straight wrist, original clothes, marked Jumeau shoes, original wig (not removed) - $9775

19” Izannah Walker (professional restoration & repaint on the head, emulating appropriate wear), applied ears, single side curls & brush strokes at the nape of the neck, muslin body w/ painted shoulder, arms & legs - $6785

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Modern ART by Dominique Pennegues

This is Part III of a study of ball-jointed dolls (BJDs) by international doll historian Dominique Pennegues. Here, a selective review of BJD art dolls.

The Sleep of Reason: white wolf resin head “Zeev”. Ears are held with magnets and are removable and can change orientation. 65cm. Private collection. France

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uguste Brouillet Cacheleux gave the doll world a breakthrough in 1861 with his ball-jointed dolls which, with only six ball joints, “could even kneel for prayer” as this genius inventor said in his 1861 patent. Today, artists such as those discussed here show us that there is still no limit to what a doll can do or be. It is impossible to name all the wonderful doll artists in the category, but a first artist we would like to present here is Native American Eric Sekatau Thomas, a 55 year old wise Wolfe Clan Member, now living in New Mexico and being from the royal family of Thomas Ninigret, Chief of the Narragansett tribe in the 1700. Retired from being a mannequin sculptor and creative director for many years, he is enriching the BJD world with his hyper-realist sculpts of native Americans. Even though BJD are most of the time made of resin, a few artists have dolls made of “porcelain” (bisque in fact). One of the first to have used this medium for small BJDs is Russian/ Canadian Marina Bychkova, with her luxurious work of art, Enchanted Dolls. Those tiny 34cm art dolls, beautifully painted by the artist herself, met such success with collectors that their value can go up to $45,000. Even though most of Enchanted Dolls are made of “porcelain” a line was made in resin in 2012. It was offered in two molds - Asian and European. Some are painted by the artist, some are blank, so they can be customized by the owners. Two American artists, Roman & Gamalier Bravo have been producing their “Forgotten Heart” porcelain art dolls since 2011. The couple explains that their dolls are a combination of words, music and art. They all have a message to tell and are inspired by the after-life, spirituality, motherhood and memories of the past. Each has a unique personality, and each has incorporated poetry and videos that are also created by them. Another remarkable brand of BJD art dolls, made either of porcelain or resin, is the Popovy Sisters Dolls. Their makers are Russian twin sisters, artists Ekaterina and Elena Popovy, who first made static dolls, portrait dolls, then fictional and historical characters, called Fashion Moon. These dolls were of selfhardening and baked plastics or porcelain. Later they turned to the making of hyper-real BJDs, in resin (polyurethane). The Sisters explain in an interview for Vogue Magazine that their poseable dolls combine elements of fantasy, fashion and fetish. For their

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hand-made wigs they use only natural silk from Japan as well as llama and goat wool. For the dolls outfits, they use delicate fabrics, laces and also antique fabrics. For shoes and accessories, they use brass, a rhodium coating, and Swarovski crystals. A collector not only has a choice between several head molds, but also the most artistic wigs one could dream of, as well as precious lingerie, dresses and high fashion shoes for their unique dolls. Collectors of Popovy Sisters Dolls include grand couturiers such as Jean Paul Gauthier, Louis Vuitton, Fabrizio Viti and more, fashion names who are the lucky owners of those precious dolls.

“Porcelain” Ball Jointed Doll with the revolutionary “New Natural Posing Body” created by Eli Effenberger in 2018 under the label “Marmitesue.” This doll is capable of taking (and keeping without help) all the natural human poses, even the tiny fingers of each hand are articulated at each joint, same for the toes. Face-up by Russian artist Matahatas. 38cm. Private collection. France

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Enchanted Doll. Rare resin B.J.D. produced under the label “Enchanted Doll” by Russian-Canadian artist Marina Bychkova. Wig and clothes by Polish artist Ursi Sarna. 34cm. Photo courtesy Ursi Sarna. Poland

Another Russian artist creating beautiful one-ofa-kind “porcelain” dolls is Polina Myalovskaya. A designer and architect by education, she worked as an architect until 2011, then discovered ball jointed dolls. She considers these special adults dolls unite the arts of painting (Polina painted since her early childhood), sculpture, jeweler’s art, modeling, and craftsmanship. The making of her ooak porcelain Vivid Dolls allows her “to reflect her own vision of the beautiful and her perception of the world.” Each doll is a pure and unique piece of art, (photos included here speak for them self of the high mastery of the artist in the design of BJD art dolls.) The last artist chose to be represented here is Eli Effenberger, a student. at the prestigious Hogeschool Antwerpen winner of two awards for her fashion designs. Despite a promising future, the artist turned her back on fashion design to create BJD Art Dolls. Eli Effenberger lives in Tokyo and regularly surprises the BJD world by her new creations. Having started with polymer clay large BJD art dolls (size 85cm) she soon turned to porcelain. In this 60

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One-of-a-kind porcelain art BJD Pierrot and Genesis by artists Roman and Gavalier Bravo, produced under the label “Forgotten Hearts” 40 and 32 cm. Courtesy Forgotten Hearts, USA. “Bony” Resin art BJD by Russian artists Ekaterina and Elena Popovy, produced under the label, Popovy Sisters. Black silk wig and lingery by The Sisters, 38 cm. Courtesy Popovy Sisters, Russia.

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Israeli-born Eli Effenberger’s MarmiteSue Dolls. This beautiful one-of-akind BJD is Faberge. She is handcrafted, in porcelain, with a working tiny musical box in the stomach, hand painted body (note the painting on the legs) and a carousel headdress, created in 2013. 56cm.

Jean Paul Gaultier and his Peewit and Little Owl resine dolls. Courtesy Popovy Sisters. Russia.

Vividdolls’ Indian Bride. By Polina Myalovskaya. OOAK doll, made of fine porcelain, doll have an engraved mehendi tattoos with 24k gold application on her feet, hands, and belly, painted with chinapaints. Assembled on a steel spring. Crown, bracelets, earrings and necklaces, made from silver 925 and plated with 24K gold, enamel coated, insertion of garnets and black opals. Wig made from Alpaca, removable, on magnet. The clothes are sewn from silk and embroidered with hundreds of beads, also with beads made of natural stones: garnet, turquoise, agate, hematite, Topaz, quartz, spinel, sapphire.

medium she has created beautiful and precious art dolls, before turning to the more classical resin as a medium for her dolls. Her last 39cm doll with “New Natural Posing Body” and 21-joint body and 8-joint articulated hands is a chef d’œuvre of technology and aesthetics. It revolutionizes the world of BJDs with the natural poses we have always dreamed of. Even more, the artist created a new scalp which allows wigs to look natural, like a few rare antique dolls made during the 19th Century. Auguste Brouillet Cacheleux gave the doll world a breakthrough in 1861. Today, an artist and inventor such as Eli Effenberger shows us that there is still no limit to what a doll can do or be.

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Calendar of Events Send in your FREE Calendar Listing to: Antique Doll Collector, c/o Calendar, P.O. Box 239, Northport, New York 11768 or email adcsubs@gmail.com If you plan on attending a show, please call the number to verify the date and location as they may change.

ONGOING 10/18-4/20/19 ~ Switzerland. Hats Off To Hats Exhibition. Spielzeug Welten Museum. www.swmb.museum. 11-2018 thru 3-2019 ~ Philadelphia, PA. Exhibition starring four extraordinary miniature dolls and their extravagant wardrobes. Philadelphia Museum of Art. 11/17/18-2/10/19 ~ Switzerland. Christmas Tree Art for the Holidays Art Glass - tree decorations from around 1920. Basle Toy Museum. www.swmb.museum.

JANUARY 2019 12 ~ Newport Beach, CA. Landmark, The Margaret Lumia Collection of Fine Antique Dolls Auction. Fashion Island Hotel. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. info@theriaults.com. www.theriaults.com 13 ~ Hauppauge, NY. Doll Show. Radisson Hotel. Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club. Mary Voegele. 631- 981- 9332. maryv24@verizon.net

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13 ~ Newport Beach, CA. Madame Alexander, The Rodney Waller Collection. Doll Auction. Fashion Island Hotel. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. info@theriaults.com. www.theriaults.com

18-19 ~ Naples, FL. Doll Show. New Hope Event Center. www.NaplesDollClub.com. Bonnie Basch. 440-572-1223. razzdazz28@aol.com. 26 ~ Chandler, AZ. Doll Show. St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Community Center. Dolls & Friends Doll Club. Mary Curik. 505-379-4534. pinemtn@pinemountaindolls.com. Vicki Lafferty. 480-464-2899. dollsandfriendsdollclub@cox.net 26 ~ Clackamas, OR. Doll Show. Monarch Hotel. Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Events. Dorothy Drake. www.crossroadsshows.com.

26 ~ Glendale, CA. Doll Show. Glendale Civic Auditorium. Verdugo Hills Doll Club. Dene Alcott. 818-248-4862. deneandbing@att.net. 26 ~ Palm Springs, FL. Doll & Bear Show. St. Luke Catholic Church. Gold Coast Doll Study and Sunshine Doll Club of Florida. Donna. dolznberz@aol.com 561-386-5932.

27 ~ Naperville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland. 815-356-6125. kmorela@ais.net.

FEBRUARY 2019 2 ~ Leesburg, FL. Doll Show. Morrison United Methodist Church. Janelle Sundeenl. 352-728-1832. magicofdolls@gmail.com. Orange Blossom & Hills & Lake Doll Collectors Clubs. 2 ~ Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine, 700 Highland Dr. Dorothy Hunt. 410-275-2213. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com 3 ~ Fullerton, CA. Antique and Collectible Dolls, Bears & Accessories. Rowbear Presents. 831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net 9 ~ Fort Myers, FL. Doll Show. Araba Temple. Fort Myers Doll Club & Cape Coral Doll Guild. Marilia Hall. 239-540-8628. Sharon. 239-267-1483. magicofdolls@gmail.com 9 ~ Schertz, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830-606-5868. 10 ~ Lynnwood, WA. Doll Show. Embassy Suites. Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723. pepins4@msn.com

15-17 ~ Monterey/Seaside, CA. Dolls by the Seaside Event. Jeff Doung. 510-531-8972. www.bayareadollcluborg.blogspot.com

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16 ~ Largo, FL. Doll Show. Minnreg Building. St. Petersburg Doll Club. Ilene Delk. 727-347-7556. rdelk2@tampabay.rr.com. Jo Valente. 727-384-1708.

23 ~ Naples, FL. CORRECTION!!! This is a Luncheon, Not a show. Registration is Required. $60. charge. Wyndemere Golf & Country Club. Southwest Florida Antique Doll Study Guild. Martha Simmons. marthabs.428@gmail.com. 239-694-4802. 23 ~ Roseville, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Event. Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. www.crossroadsshows.com 24 ~ Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Strongsville Holiday Inn. Eileen Green. 440-283-5839. phdofdolls@yahoo.com.

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2 ~ Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Cameo Doll Club. Patricia Morley. 949-521-6090. pattimorley@cox.net.

21-24 ~ Pacific Grove, CA. The Grovian Doll Museum presents Jardin du Luxembourg. A Denise Buese Sewing Workshop. Registration. Carmel Doll Shop. 831-643-1902. www.carmeldollshop.com

22-24 ~ Dubuque, IA. Antique Spectacular Vintage Market. Grand River Center. Kim Schilling, Melting Pot Productions, Inc. 712-3269964. Kim.spectacular@gmail.com

23 ~ Madison, WI. Doll Show. Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center. Madison Area Doll Club. Vicki. 608-279-5298. dollcoll@charter.net. Nancy. 608-271-1546. nancyawolf@gmail.com. 23 ~ Sharonville, OH. Doll Show. Sharonville Convention Ctr. Triple Crown Doll Club. 513675-8382. 3CrownDollShow@gmail.com

30-31 ~ Las Vegas, NV. Antique, Vintage, Modern Dolls, Toys, Miniatures, Accessories & More. Rowbear Lowman. 831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net

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MARCH 2019 continued from page 63 30 ~ West Chester/Cincinnati, OH. Doll Show. EnterTRAINment Junction Expo. Queen City Beautiful Doll Club. Margie Schultz. 513-207-8409. askmargie@aol.com 31 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Karla Moreland Presents. Karla. 815-356-6125. kmorela@ais.net.

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7 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Boston Hotel. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com

13 ~ Jonesborough, TN. Doll Show. Jonesborough Visitor Ctr. The Dollhouse. Ellen Stafford. 423-753-0022. 12-14 ~ Rock Island, IL. Antique Spectacular Vintage Market. Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Kim Schilling, Melting Pot Productions, Inc. 712-326-9964. Kim.spectacular@gmail.com 25-27 ~ Seattle, WA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Double Tree Hotel. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. www.crossroadsshows.com

27 ~ Fairport, NY. Doll Show. St. John of Rochester Parish. Henrietta Doll Lovers Club. Dottie. 585-889-2015. odailey622@aol.com

27 ~ Nashville, TN. Doll & Bear Show. Mt. Juliet Community Center. Jackie Stone. 828-5052287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com 27 ~ Ocala, FL. Doll Show. Rolling Greens Village Clubhouse. Harriet Brinker. 954-292-7758. hnatalan@gmail.com

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1) 23” Jumeau Mechanical Bebe - sgnd.head, Factory Wig, cork Pate, blue PWs, dewey bisque, Fine Period Clothes incl.Corset. She walks,’kisses’ and talks! Splendid $1250 2) 16”Rare Size Heubach Suitor - dressed like Daddy for Valentines! Mint and stunning!! $750 (see #20) 3) 14” Fully Signed Tete Jumeau - a Valentine gift in pink silk! (see #19) $3500 4) 16” Beautiful Closed Mouth Lori Baby - all choice quality, dreamy blue sleep eyes, orig. body & clothes. $750 5) 14” Adorable Shelf Size DEP with Blue PWs - pc’d ears, fully jtd. French Body, wears adorable vintage French School Girl clothes! $550 6) 7” Heubach Googly Toddler Boy - rare ‘900’ mold; Watermelon Mouth, mld. side part pompadour, Original Clown Costume, so dear! $495 7) 20” Pink Tint 1860’s Pressed China - Civil War doll, heavily lidded Robin blue eyes, vintage body & clothes $450 8) 10” Rare Heubach with Basket - sensitive, tender and artistic model, signed by artist, unusual coloring. $275 9 & 10) Magnificent 37” K*R 191 - the first K*R in the child series in a very rare large size.! Mint head, glass set eyes, French hand tied wig, & early chunky body.! Splendid. $1500 11) All Original All Bisque Pair - Glass Eyes; jtd.limbs, no damage, great clothes! $275 12) 22” Pink Tint Rare Brown Eye ‘Kinderkopf’ - ca:1840; rich facial coloring, Brush Stroke Hair, wonderful vintage body & clothes, as found and well preserved, just $850 13) Adorable 10” Kling Toddler - such a precious face, sweet mouth, and dreamy PW eyes, plus molded hair & original body in velvet suit. 14) 13” Heubach Pair ‘Cries of London’ - street vendor couple,dated 1896, both sgnd, brilliant color and 2 for 1 at just $275 the pair! 15) 15” Mint in Box ‘Petite’ no craze, early tin litho eyes, special red hair, no craze,Original Outfit w. Tag & Lidded Box. $325 16) 4.5” Victorian Paper Doll in Precious Paper Trunk - with 12 Fine Stylish Outfits, some Dresden fancy, good form, bright colors, Miniature Humpback Trunk w. Tray plus her ‘Little Boy Blue’ friend.! $395

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18) Rare and Important 20” Brown Eye China Portrait - this lovely Long Curl China is a distinctly unique blend of Lydia & Sophia Smith. Translucent glaze, old body w/ glazed arms; a unique 1850’s young lady.! $3500

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19) 14” Tete Jumeau ‘BonBon’ wrapped in Pink Silk - from her matching beflowered antique hat to her antique leather shoes in 5 couture layers of scrumptious silk & lace. Flawless dewey bisque, big blue PWs, sgnd. head & body. A Valentine! (see #3) just $3500

20) RARE HEUBACH: 16” Super Size Mint Heubach Squire - top hat, spectacles, walking stick & gloves; all brilliant quality $750; 15” Rare Roman Dancer - mint & important languorous model, for the fashion or lady collector $950

21) 17” Empress Eugenie Parian w. Caramel Hair- 1870’s lidded and lined eyes; brilliantly colored glazed snood w/ old fabric body. So antique! $1100

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24) 15” Unusual Pressed Lady China early one, long neck, sloping shoulders, unique Hairdo, folded at nape of neck, jointed leather original Gangelkorpen Body. $1295

22) Rare and Fascinating Brown Carton Milliner’s Bust - lovely ingénue; glass eyes, orig.nailed wig plus Chapeau and pedestal. Unusual, elegant & rare accessory! $895

25) Luxurious All Original Linen Cabinet w. Doll - 15”tall by 10”w armoire opens to reveal 10” doll w/ wardrobe sewn into doors plus 46 colorful and folded French linens each w/ silk ribbon ties. $1595

23) Epic Haute Couture Golden Fashion - in the Belle Epoch style with Trunk, her additional authentic garments ; & accessories. (see #29) $5500 25

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26) 20” Important Regency French Fashion - fascinating rarity of the late 1700’s with astonishing jacketed ensemble of exquisite Striped Silk Taffeta & delicate floral print linen; shapely muslin Lady Body & Leather Arms and silk linen face w. pupiless Glass Eyes. Compelling rarity of stately elegance for the connoisseur of rare and historic dolls.Museum Class. $7000

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27) Important 14” Exhibition Face Fashion - A French Export ‘Poupée’, Imperial expression in ivory pure bisque, early blue cobalt PW eyes, Orig.Wig, French Fashion Body and Fine Clothes in layers with Fancy Leather Boots and French Jewelry. So Rare! $3800

28) 15” Simon Halbig Jointed Wood Body Fashion - flexible joints allow her to both pose or sit; original bisque arms, Invisible thumb repair, early blue PWs, fine artistry, blushed tender complexion & antique wig. $4800

29) 20” Original Poupée Parisien in the Grand Manner w. Trunk Breathtaking elegance from the trail of her elegant train to the tip of her Matching Chapeau in perfect posture on clean sound body! Immaculate bisque with perfect artwork, ice blue PWs w. Scrolled Eyebrows, Elaborate Factory Coiffure plus Trunk with 3 authentic garments and toilette accessories. Her Majesty! $5500

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16” Wire Eyed Steiner “Figure C” Bebe,perfect pale pressed bisque, lever sl. eyes w/ early “mauve” blush under brows & Fr. ant. mohair wig, magnificent ant. very ornate pink silk & lace dress, full slip & undies, ant. crocheted socks, orig. “signed” Steiner leather shoes w/rosettes & Fr. ant. hat adorned w/flowers, on orig. early str. wrist “signed” Steiner body w/orig. clean shiny finish. I can’t express how GORGEOUS this doll is and she has it all. Great cabinet size & BREATHTAKING!!! Only....$6800.

14” Tete Jumeau #5 Bebe, immaculate bisque, huge pw. eyes, orig. “head coil”, orig. long HH wig & orig. cork pate, stunning ant. batiste & lace dress, orig. matching slip & undies, ant. hat, orig. pink crocheted socks & orig. “fully marked” pink silk Jumeau shoes & orig.”signed” Jumeau body. Has the cutest Jumeau face you will ever see & GORGEOUS!! $4700.

www.grandmasatticdolls.com Look for me on Ruby Lane! 16” Kestner #220 “Herbie” Character Toddler, sparkling blue sl. eyes, mint bisque, a darling double chin & ears that stick out, has 2 upper teeth & slightly molded tongue, orig. mohair wig & JDK plaster pate, silk jacket & knickers, ribbed silk shirt, orig. crocheted socks, orig. leather shoes & ant. hat. Clothing is either orig. or made from ant. fabrics, I can’t be sure. On orig. chunky fully jointed JDK “toddler body”. He was always known as “Herbie”, but I have not seen one in years. He is absolutely RARE, ADORABLE & a great find!!! $1575.

9” Kestner #260 Toddler, sl. eyes w/ mohair upper lashes plus painted lashes, perfect bisque, 4 upper teeth & orig. mohair wig, orig. organdy dress w/flowered eyelet slip, crocheted socks & orig. leather shoes, fabulous orig. JDK “toddler” body w/clean & shiny orig. finish. Almost looks new. Darling cabinet size & an adorable character. She is PRISTINE!!! $1595.

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In Memory of Debbie J. Varner 1954 ~ 2018

We are saddened by the news of the passing of Deb Varner, a long-time doll lover and a friend of this magazine. Below, the moving words from another friend, Joyce Kekatos. Debbie and I only found one another about five years ago, but those five years might as well have been fifty years, because the love I feel for her and the closeness I feel for her is immeasurable. Since the first time we spoke, I knew we were going to be great friends. We even made a pact that she would let me die first because we knew I could not handle ever losing her. But because of some plan of God, he forced her to break that promise. And I am embarrassed to admit, that right now it angers me. I am lost, I am empty and don’t know how I will go on without her. She was so special. Debbie was the kindest, sweetest, most giving person I was ever lucky enough to meet And I am grateful for the time we did have, but it isn’t enough. It could never be

enough. Anyone that knew her would understand why I am so grief-stricken. This is a loss that is just unbearable to me. We didn’t do much, we didn’t see each other very often but we spoke every single day, several times a day. And no day was complete without having some conversation with her. She was kind to everyone and not just to me. She couldn’t help but be giving to anyone she met. There is nothing she wouldn’t do for you. To know her was to love her as the cliché goes. She lived a beautiful life that came to an end and died as she lived....as everyone’s friend. In our hearts her memory will always be kept of one we loved and will never forget. Debbie lived as an angel and I guess God needed her. St. Peter had his gates opened to her from the day she came to life. I will love her always and be grateful for the love she has given me, more than I earned. I thank you Debbie and will keep a place for you in my heart until I can see you again. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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hile neither people nor dolls need much excuse to dress up for a party, Carnival gives us a whole season of them! In the United States, we often recognize just Mardi Gras as the beginning of Lent. But the myriad Carnival feast days which link Christmas and Easter were widely celebrated in Europe for hundreds of years. Some traditions even have roots in the lateThe Paris Opera House hosted a famous and often outrageous Carnival December Roman feast of Saturnalia, a rite to masquerade each year. Here is the hasten the end of winter. Bringing light to the riotous ball in 1856, at its old location dark, offering a sacrifice, and the promise of on the Rue le Peletier. (Getty Images) renewal are universal themes through history. The very early church recognized these ideas and translated them into Christian theology, turning local customs into official church holidays. Christmas marks the beginning of the season, but Carnival proper doesn’t start until “the twelfth day of Christmas,” on January 6. It’s also known in France as Three Kings Day, when the Wise Men gave frankincense, gold, and myrrh to the infant Jesus. Before the celebration, a tiny porcelain figurine is hidden in a filled cake called galette, gateau, or couronne des Rois (King’s Crown). At the party, the youngest child hides beneath the table and calls out who gets each slice of the cake; the guest who finds the figurine gets to wear a paper crown for the day. The next holiday also features a classic French dessert: the crepe. The feast of La Chandeleur or Fetes de la Lumiere, held 40 days after Christmas to honor Mary’s temple visit with the infant Jesus, again ties the Roman world to the church. In the church, crepes and candlelight processions celebrated Christ as the Light of the World. But the crepe tradition came first from the Romans, who believed crepes promised a good wheat harvest and fortune in the new year when specially A close-fitting “natural form” Folly costume from the 1880s. The prepared. In old France, this meant cooking the description suggests it be made in first crepe with your right hand while holding shades of light and dark violet. The a coin in your left. It was then rolled around the marotte is referred to as a “bauble.” (Pinterest image) coin and stored for a year, when the coin was

By the 1860s, the simple black domino cape of the early Venetian carnivals had evolved into a bit of frivolity like this rose-covered example. Some publications even suggested it be made of netting, which would hardly obscure the wearer’s identity! (Pinterest)

A jester painted by Phillippe Mercier in the 18th century shows a young English boy dressed in Folly costume. Most intriguingly, his cap is made from a Queen Anne type doll.

removed and given to a poor person. To calculate Mardi Gras, we work 47 days backwards from Easter, making it a moveable feast. Literally meaning Fat Tuesday, it became a way to enjoy the “fat” things in life before giving them up for Lent, starting the next day. Lent helped believers remember Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, but Mardi Gras shared some ties with Lupercalia, a Roman spring holiday noted for its excess. As spring approached, ancient people who held rites for the earth’s fertility also needed to use up the remaining winter supplies before they spoiled, so feasting was added to the merrymaking. And all people, across all ages, love a good feast! In France, Mardi Gras is also marked with parties, parades, floats, and masquerades. The Paris Carnival was especially well-known and centuries old. It lasted several months, beginning on January 1 with the Feast of Fools, which seems to have been a mix-up of ancient, folk, and clerical traditions. It was especially cherished in the Middle Ages, as it was the one day of the year when the wise were made fools and the servants made lords. Even church altar boys might serve as bishops for a day! Costume and masquerade balls throughout the season became a popular way to play with roles and expectations as history marched on, with the most famous taking place at the Paris Opera House. Though Mardi Gras officially ended the Carnival season, six weeks of suffering must have felt far too long for the French. Right in the middle of Lent, they created Mi-Careme to release the pressure! Also closely related to the Folly theme is Pierrot or Pierette, a clown character from the Italian commedia dell’arte tradition. (When Dreams Come True on Ruby Lane, via Pinterest)

This young lady had a carte de visite taken of her intricate Folly costume, with an abundance of points and bells, in the 1850s. (Pinterest)

One of the earliest dressup costumes for Bleuette was this Jester pattern, published in La Semaine de Suzette in 1907, which included the tiny shoes. (Kathy O’Malley at Bluebird Textiles, via Pinterest)

Medieval in origin, it was a parade and costume event by the 19th century. Masks were essential to the trickery and fun. Even dolls got in the spirit: La Semaine de Suzette ran ads for charming Bleuette deguisements, so she could attend the parties too. In this spirit, we present a “Folly” costume for your Huret doll this month! Costume balls for every occasion were extremely popular by mid-century, and entire books were written offering ideas for costumes ranging from historical figures and the natural world to modern marvels like Photography. Masquerade balls began in Venice as a Carnival entertainment, with revelers wearing a simple black “domino” cape and mask

This Mademoiselle Polichinelle bebe in soft pastels showcases the great similarities between jester and Polichinelle costumes. Distinctions can include the type of hat and the cut of the bodice, which may have a deep “paunch” to signify the commedia dell’arte character. (Carmel Doll Shop, via Pinterest)

An elaborately beaded and sequined Jester bebe in brilliant red and yellow. Note the parti-colored socks! (Carmel Doll Shop, via Pinterest)

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A sweet bebe shows off her elaborate 1890s style Folly costume in soft pink and green adorned with lace. It bears a close resemblance to the Bleuette costume pattern published just a few years later. (When Dreams Come True on Ruby Lane, via Pinterest)

over regular clothing to hide their identities, but time and money meant more elaborate ensembles every passing year. “Folly” is an idea costume, but its parti-colors, bells, and Phrygian cap are a nod to actual medieval court jesters who also played a part in the Feast of Fools. It was a popular costume for both people and dolls, who can be found in this or similar costumes from the Italian Commedia dell’Arte tradition, such as Polichinelle, Pierrot, Harlequin, and Columbina. Our young lady model, Violette, wears a costume inspired by a November 1863 Godey’s fashion plate and an 1830s illustration. She’s adorned in gold and aqua silk trimmed with vintage gold lace, seed beads, and tiny bells from India. She has accessorized with a capricious cat-shaped marotte and can vary her look by donning both a short peacock blue domino cape and bejeweled mask to hide her identity, should the occasion call for it. Feel free to imagine your own colors and trims for a richly beautiful costume that will brighten the Carnival season!

Bronze slippers were the height of fashion in the 1860s, but the costume could also be worn with matching jester-style silk slippers.

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With just the addition of a peacock blue ruched silk domino cape and jeweled mask, Violette is also ready for a masquerade. Without the mask, the coordinating cape provides a fashionable layer to ward off early spring’s evening chill. Lining and trim are the same aqua silk as the main costume.

A Mi-Careme

FOLLY for 15" Huret on the Dollspart body by Nicki Burley

Materials

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½ yd each: two colors of silk taffeta Threads to match fabrics

¾ yard ecru batiste for lining 9” of ¼” cotton twill tape

Handkerchief-sized square of sheer white fabric 1 yd narrow gold lace trim

1 skein coordinating embroidery floss for pompoms 11 gold spacer beads & 22 seed beads for collar trim 57 tiny brass bells

6-1/2” paper wrapped floral wire for hat 4 tiny hooks

Hemostats/Tube Turner to turn points

Frixion eraseable pen or other marking tool Tacky Glue/water mixture to stop fraying

A close-up view of bodice details. Antique gold lace is sewn to the cap, inside the collar, down the front, and around the waist, to which the overskirt and peplum points are attached. Tiny floss pompoms adorn the bodice front, cap and peplum. The beaded collar is made from a sheer vintage handkerchief, and the tiny antiqued brass bells hail from India.

Sewing Notes Pattern pieces include 3/16” seam allowance (narrow ¼”) unless otherwise stated. Photocopy pieces and skirt template onto cardstock to make them easier to handle and trace. Huret style clothing is customarily handsewn, but in this case I used the sewing machine in many places so that the points would turn better. Set a tiny stitch length for better scale and stronger seams. On my Janome machine, this is 1.5. Fit the costume over all undergarments as you work. Test fit the bodice linings before cutting into costly fabrics. If the silks have an obvious right and wrong side, flip the bodice front and back pattern pieces when cutting to ensure you have a right and left. Antiquing brass bells: Swish bells in warm soapy water, then rinse thoroughly and spread out to dry on paper towels. For a brown tone, microwave ½ cup white vinegar and ½ cup water for 1-2 minutes, then add bells and allow to sit up to several days or until desired color is achieved. For verdigris, microwave 1 cup water for 1-2 minutes, then thoroughly mix in ¼ cup salt. Add bells and allow to sit for several days. Rinse thoroughly and spread out to dry. Verdigris may continue to develop as bells are exposed to air. Bells can be sealed with matte spray to protect new finish.

Inspiration plate from Lacy’s Dramatic Costumes, published in 1830s London. Note the trim, collar, and bodice peplum, as well as the interesting pointed leather shoes! She carries a matching marotte and black silk mask, and her cap has a flowing veil. (Pinterest) ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Sewing Notes

BODICE, PEPLUM, AND OVERSKIRT

1 Cut out front, back, and lining pieces, alternating colors around the bodice. Note that the large front bodice piece is cut from lining only. TRACE one sleeve of each color onto back of silks but do NOT cut out yet. Lay the traced sleeves over the lining, and stitch carefully along the lower edge points. Trim away silk close to the points and cut out the rest of each sleeve along the traced line. Dab tip of each point with a tiny dot of glue/water mixture to help prevent fraying when you turn the sleeve right side out. 2 When dry, use hemostats to turn sleeves right side out very slowly and carefully, using blunt tips to push out points. Iron sleeves flat and set aside. 3 Seam fronts together, press seam open. Lay wrong side onto lining, baste together, and treat as one piece. 4 Place silk backs and linings right sides together, then sew up the back edge of each piece. Trim seam, turn, and press. Baste around remaining edges. Check to be sure that colors alternate all around the bodice. 5 Sew front to backs at shoulder and side seams, overcast and press. Turn back edges under ¼", check bodice fit on doll, and hem or catchstitch in place. 6 Sew sleeves together down the center of the last point, making a total of 6 points around. Each sleeve will be set into the bodice according to its opposite on the front, not back of the bodice. Press sleeve seams toward the back and hem down, being sure to catch only the lining as you sew. 7 Run a gathering thread around the top of the sleeve just to help ease it in for a smooth fit. Line up the sleeve seam with the side seam and set into the armscye. Trim, overcast and press.

8 Prep the collar: fold 8" square of the sheer fabric in half and press, using spray starch if needed to give it body. I used a vintage handkerchief. TRACE carefully around the collar pattern, then pin fabric to keep it stable as you sew. Stitch around the points, but do not sew up the back or around the neck line. Cut out collar with a very narrow seam around the points and cut directly on the neck line. Do not cut the fold, which forms the back edges. Slowly turn and press the collar, then baste the neckline closed. 9 Baste the collar onto the neckline (wrong side of collar to right side of bodice), then cut a bias strip 9" x ¾" from the remaining piece of fabric. Fold back one short edge of the bias strip; sew strip onto neckline with ¼" seam, folding back the short end when you read the end. Trim away extra bias strip if needed. Trim neck seam. Press one long edge of the bias strip down ¼" to guide stitching after you turn it to the back. Press bias to the back, and hem down neatly, being sure to catch only the bodice lining and not the silk. 10 To prep the peplum points, trace four onto back of first silk color (gold in sample) and three onto back of the second color (aqua). Lay over lining fabric, and stitch around; cut out with a narrow seam allowance and turn carefully—I found that the smallest Tube Turner worked better for the peplum and skirt points than hemostats. 11 Set onto the bodice by laying points face down around the waist edge, straight edge at waist and points facing up toward collar. Begin with center point, then add others. There will be a slight overlap, so work with the arrangement until it looks pleasing and baste into place. 12 Fold down one end of the waistband twill tape about ¼", lay tape over bodice and points and sew through all layers. Turn

Bodice interior, featuring cartridge pleated overskirt set onto the twill tape waistband. Also shows gold lace trim, collar binding, closures, and seam finishes. 24

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create 10 pompoms in a coordinating shade, such as the darker teal in the sample. Sew 2 to the bodice center front, and one to each peplum. Set aside the last one for the hat.See “Sources” for a short video on the fork technique if it’s new to you.

UNDERSKIRT 1 Cut 10" x 40" underskirt (gold) from silk and lining. Follow step #14 above to cut a “v” shape from the silk. With right sides together, sew ¼" seam along the bottom edge. Press and turn lining up toward the wrong side, leaving ½" of silk as a hem. Trim fabrics at the top to even the edge, then baste together. The short edges will be the back seam. 2 Cut a waistband from silk, either 1-1/4" x 8" or up to 8-1/2" if your skirt silk and lining are heavy, as the pleats will create bulk. Press under ¼” on each short edge.

Our main inspiration plate is from the November 1863 issue of Godey’s Lady’s Book. The little girl in the center wears a blue silk bodice and skirt over a plain gold silk skirt. Her cap and shoes appear to be blue, and she has the typical white collar. She carries a toy rather than a marotte. (Pinterest)

under and trim away excess waistband tape if needed. Turn waistband to the wrong side, so that points are now facing down, then press. Hem down the top edge of the waistband tape, being sure to catch only the bodice lining.

3 Measure down 3" from the top on each short edge and press back ¼" to later form the skirt opening. Beginning from the center and working toward each side, make 1-1/4" double box pleats to fit the waistband (right sides together). They may need some adjusting and overlapping to fit. Sew firmly to waistband through all layers, then press band up. Press under the top ¼" and hem the waistband down to the back of the skirt. 4 Sew and overcast the back seam of the skirt. Hem the back opening, catching just the lining. Press the pleats at the top only. Fit the skirt on the doll and attach a hook and thread loop closure.

13 This is a good time to add some of the bodice trim. I set two pieces of antique gold lace down the center front with straight edges butted together, then ran another length around the waist and a third just under the neckline edge so that just the top shows. Each collar point is beaded with one gold spacer and two teal-lined crystal seed beads; use trim and colors to match your own silks. Other trims and bells will be added later. 14 Cut 8" x 40" overskirt (aqua) from silk and lining fabrics. Fold silk in half, place a mark ½" from the top edge, then fold into quarters and mark those spots at the top edge. Unfold silk so it’s in half again and draw a diagonal line from the center mark to the quarter fold mark. Cut along this line. When you open out the skirt, there will be a slight “v” shape in front so the skirt will sit correctly over the petticoat and hoops.

Beginning from the center, make 1-1/4" double box pleats to fit the underskirt waistband.

15 Draw a line ½" from the bottom edge of the wrong side of silk, then use this as a guide line for the bottom edge of your pointed hem template (photocopy onto cardstock and cut out). TRACE and move template along fabric until entire silk panel is marked, then lay fabric on lining, pin securely, and sew along points. Cut out with a small seam allowance, trim as needed, carefully turn each point and press smooth. Fold skirt in half with right sides together, being sure to align points. Pin and mark 3" down from the top (back opening). To join center back evenly, sew a seam from the back opening down through the centers of the last full points. Trim away any excess fabric, leaving a ¼" seam; press and hem down the seam, catching only the lining. Hem the top 3" of the skirt opening. 16 Press down top 3/8" of skirt, then sew two evenly spaced gathering threads to create cartridge pleats. It’s easiest to gather each half of the skirt from the center outwards so that you are dealing with less fabric as you sew. Attach pleats to the bottom edge of the waistband tape. 17 Lap bodice right over left and sew 3 evenly spaced hooks and thread loops to close the back. Attach 1 bell to each sleeve and peplum point, alternating 2 bells/1 bell around the skirt points. The weight of the bells helps the points to hang nicely. Use embroidery floss wrapped about 12 times around two fork tines to

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PATTERN PIECES Pattern pieces include 3/16" seam allowance (narrow Âź") unless otherwise stated. Photocopy pieces and skirt template onto cardstock to make them easier to handle and trace.

Front Bodice Lining Cut 1

Front Bodice Cut 1 of each silk color & 2 lining

CF seam

Back Bodice Cut 1 of each silk color & 2 lining

Peplum Points Trace 7

Sleeve Trace 1 of each silk color & 2 lining Sewing Line

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Sewing Line

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CF Collar Trace 1 on folded fabric

Overskirt Template Trace onto silk

Cutting Line

CAP

**Cap has 1/8" seams**

Exterior of cap, showing attached trims and tiny tucks that bring the point forward.

1 TRACE 1 crown onto a doubled piece of first silk color, 2 brims onto a doubled piece of second silk, and 1 crown onto doubled lining (all with right sides together). 2 Sew linings together, 1/8" inside the line. Cut on line but do not turn right side out. Dab point of cap with glue mixture and let dry. Set aside. 3 Sew silk crown pieces as with lining but turn right side out. 4 Prep brim pieces: sew 1/8" inside the top line only, then cut pieces out on the lines. Turn and press pieces flat, then open them and seam them together along the front and back short edges. Turn back to the right side again and press, creating a single hat band.

Interior of cap. Lining has been sewn over the wire edge, and point has been stuffed lightly with tissue.

5 Matching front and back seams, place raw edge of brim to raw edge of crown and sew together with a 1/8" seam. Press the seam toward the inside. 6 Press lining edge up 1/8" on wrong side, then insert carefully into cap. This is tricky, and it helps to use hemostats to guide the lining into the point. 7 Cut 6-1/2" of hat wire. Working inside the cap on the crown fabric, begin at center back and whip stitch the wire to the stitching line. Securely whip stitch the ends together. Roll the wire to cap interior, then ladder stitch the lining to the gold brim just inside the rolled edge. Try the cap on the doll, pinching the wire to shape so that it comes down in a point at front and back. Optionally, stitch two tiny pleats in the cap to pull the point forward. Stuff the point with a bit of tissue. Trim with two bells, gold lace, and remaining pompom.

SOURCES Mask: Facets by Marcia, www.facetsboutique.com

Cap Trace 2 silk & lining

Kitty Marotte: Lee Feickert, on Etsy.com at LeesDollsLittleOnes 4mm Indian brass bells: on Etsy.com at EthnicBeadShop Bronze slippers: Pat Hauser of SassySlippers

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Making pompoms with a fork: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0q-QHC_2cw

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Domino Cape: Pattern available from Nicki Burley, email rosewrendolls@gmail.com

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Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s dolls are meant for you!

1) This little Bru has everything going for it. Petite, beautiful and perfect with brown paperweight eyes. Flawless bisque head, shoulder plate and lower arms. Great outfit. 12’’ $16,450 2) Doll art at its best! This handsome young man marked K&R 102 is one of the hardest to find of the character dolls. Totally original and perfect. 12’’ $22,500

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6a) Rare and wonderful AM character boy marked A-5-M. Handsome young man with blue intaglio eyes and original wig. Perfect head and body. 17” $10,750 6b) Lovely girl character doll by AM. Blue intaglio eyes. Marked A-4 M. Original outfit. Perfect head and body. 16” - $6,750

3) Adorable brown child doll by Jumeau. 12” size 3. Wonderful antique outfit. Perfect hand and body. A great doll for any collection! $8,450 4a) Character boy by Schoenhut- blue intaglio eyes. Antique outfit and hat. Excellent condition. 19” $2,250 4b) Character girl by Schoenhut- blue intaglio eyes. Original luxury wig. Excellent condition. 16” $1,950 5) Featured doll in this group! Spectacular Bru Jun size 6, 19” Excellent condition, Molded tongue and breasts. Original wig and cork pate. Pierced ears, brown paperweight eyes. Beautifully costumed. Repair to left thumb. $18,750

9) Splendid example of the Italian soldier by Lenci. Elaborate uniform with plumbed hat. Mint, all original, condition. Complete with factory label. 17” $8,750 10) Couldn’t ask for a better example of Kestner’s Xl. Perfect bisque and body. Blue sleep eyes, original blonde wig. Pouty face. Stunning outfit. $3,250

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7a) What a gem! This sweet little boy by Heubach is one of my favorites. Totally original condition. Blue sleep eyes. Marked 6969-1-Germany. Mint. 11 ½”- $3,250 7b) This 10” charmer by Kestner is perfect in every way! Original Kestner wig and pate. Great outfit. Brown sleep eyes, $1,950 8a) Love this doll!! One of the cutest boy dolls ever made. “Philip” by K*Rmodel 115. Toddler body. Blue sleep eyes. Excellent condition. 15” $2,450 8b) Beautiful and perfect little toddler girl by K* R Marked 115A. Original outfit. 15”. $1,950 5

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11) Prized young lady fashion doll by S$H on twill body Perfect bisque head, shoulder plate, lower arms and hands. Mold 1385. 12” $3,250 12) Breathtaking!!! That’s all you can say about this totally original and perfect “Marie” (K*R 101). Wonderfully detailed Folklore Costume. No wig pulls. 16” $3,250. 13) Great example of the highly prized Asian baby by Kestner. Marked JDK 243. Brown sleep eyes. Original wig. Perfect. 18” $3,450

PEDLAR DOLLS Most of these dolls appear in the “Shops & Commerce” section of the book, “Family & Friends’ Dolls’ Houses of the 17th, 18th & 19th Centuries” by Liza Antrim.

his was the first pedlar doll I ever bought. She came from a wonderful antique dealer in the Fulham Road in London called Stephen Long. His shop was a treasure house of lovely and eclectic things. I would try and visit every Friday when we lived in London, and there was always something new to tempt. It was so overflowing with stuff that children were banned, but when I had my daughter, he kindly provided a conjuring trick with a disappearing rabbit for her to play with under his table. She would happily spend hours with it, wondering why and how the rabbit kept appearing and disappearing again. I wish I had bought it! However, I did buy many other wonderful things from him. On one occasion, he had a table in the window with a small group of Viennese bronze flower pots and a label saying first prize. He wouldn’t sell them without the glass and ceramics that were with them, so I declined and the following

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week he said someone had been in and shoplifted them; how we both regretted our decisions. After moving to the country, I had a call from Stephen saying that he had bought a little collection of Beatrice Hindley plants from an Italian lady. Goodness knows why they had ended up in Italy, but I jumped into my car and drove straight up to town, in case they decided to go abroad again. I miss him and his “I’ve got a little something you might like….” This lady is an early Grödnertal with a poke bonnet, in her original brown dress with a rather discoloured apron. She has a large basket lined with silk displaying various items of haberdashery, including a couple of silk purses (but no sow’s ears), a knitted ball, a needle case, pin cushion and scissors, crocheted purses, a pattern book and an embroidered cushion. That is really all there is to her, but she is still a favourite of mine.

This doll couple are good, quite early, poured wax heads on wooden bodies. He has a finely detailed, biblical looking face, while she is more like a witch, but I believe they have always been together, no matter how ill-suited. The strawhatted gent is holding a basket of basic wares: some little booklets; various brushes; a comb; soap; a pot of ambergris (vomit from a Sperm whale for making scent) along with other ingredients such as violet, Millefleur and Eau de Cologne; the odd string of beads and a few pieces of tin kitchen ware. She has a basket of eggs, a cockerel at her feet, and a hen in a basket balanced precariously on her headâ&#x20AC;Ś. presumably still laying, and a pig. They are both usually displayed under domes.

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This lady is perhaps the most wonderful of stall holders, a beautiful carved wooden composition head doll, her face is painted with a wistful expression and her hair up in a bun. She is in superb condition, having spent her life at her sale’s table enclosed under a dome. She wears an unshowy grey cotton dress trimmed in black, with mutton chop sleeves, a cross-over bodice with a pleated white cotton fichu beneath it for modesty, and a white coif. Her carved wooden hands still have their full complement of fingers, but she has no legs. Instead, she is firmly set on a wooden post. Although she looks imposing, she is barely 8-1/4” high. Instead of the more usual basket, she has a table with a wire guard on which everything is set out, and I believe her wares are all original. They include the tiniest of Grödnertal, several books, little coffers, quilled paper face screens with bone handles, beaded cushions and purses, a bundle of different colour wools, cotton reels, playing cards, slippers and socks, various carved animals, a toy cradle, clothes, ribbons and lace, rings hung on a blue card and numerous other small items. Her little wooden cat is sitting patiently under the table.

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This Grödnertal is a dolls’ house sized person, dressed in her original brown checked dress, apron, and a red cloak with a hood. All her wares are tied to her basket, which is just as well as it is tipping over. There are two tiny Grödnertals, bolts of lace, beads, purses and bags, and other bits and bobs. She is chiefly of interest because of her small size and excellent condition.

Here is a lady with a beautifully molded papier mache head, her face delicately painted with blue eyes, flushed cheeks and the palest pink lips. She has a wooden body with carved hands, legs and feet, her shoes painted a jolly turquoise blue. Her hair is hidden beneath an elaborate black silk bonnet lined with a lace coif. The bodice is of printed brown cotton with little flowers, and her black skirt is protected by the usual red apron. On this is stuck a large clam shell full of cowries (maybe representing a basket of eggs), and she is holding a bunch of ‘flowers’, also made of shells. The baskets by her feet are also full of shells, some stuck on ribbons and the rest just arranged amongst some leaves and seaweed. She is too big for a dolls’ house, at 10” high, but still a precious addition to these lovely dolls.

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This rather serious looking person probably dates from just after the middle of the 19th century. Her bisque head, with its long, thin nose and un-outlined blue eyes indicates she may have originated from the factory of Conta & Böhme, though I am by no means certain of this. She has a cloth body and wooden arms and legs, with black shoes. The straight hair wig under her poke bonnet make it impossible to see whether she has molded hair. She is wearing a heavy olive green silk dress, and her small basket, lined with silk, has very few items for sale. That probably explains why she looks so depressed. She is just 11 1/2” high.

I can’t really say how I came to be a collector, because I think I always was. I remember collecting fossils when I was a child, and later, as a teenager, beachcombing in Caesarea and finding Roman and Byzantine bits of mosaic, beads and coins, and once, even a tiny emerald. I had a dolls’ house as a child and my mother bought me antique pieces for it which I treasured. She once went into the shop of a well-known London dealer and said she was looking for something special for her daughter. She was sent out with a flea in her ear as “I don’t sell my things for children”, and she never went back! Certainly for me collecting came first, but then a hunger to know more about the things I loved and frustration at not finding everything I wanted to know in books. So then one had 34

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to research things and of course want to share ones findings with other people, so I wrote the odd article for the now defunct International Dolls’ House News, and somehow a book evolved from that… and then another.

Most of these Pedlar Dolls are included in the “Shops and Commerce” section of Liza Antrim’s second beautiful book of dolls’ houses, Family & Friends’ Dolls’ Houses of the 17th, 18th & 19th Centuries. Published by Cider House Books. Available at www.ciderhousebooks.com. Here you can also see and order the first volume, Family Dolls’ Houses of the 18th &19th Centuries.

The Furnishings of Dolly’s Life by Margaret Kincaid Fig.1 – The dolls’ house at Christmas.

When I was a child, I enjoyed books like Tasha Tudor’s A Doll’s Christmas and Frances Hodgson Burnet’s Rackety Packety House. In these stories the dolls had their own lives when our backs were turned. While I knew this was not really true, I like to set up my dolls as though they were having a tea party or going

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Fig.2 – The kitchen in Pumpkin House.

to bed or having dinner. This childish way of playing has continued now with my doll displays. I like to set up a tea party with my dolls or have them tucked up in bed. It is also very French to have the dolls at the toilet table. These antique toy furnishings make charming scenes, and I have been collecting fun little accessories in scale with the dolls as long as I have been collecting dolls. Finding really great accessories can be harder than finding the dolls themselves. Since I loved A Doll’s Christmas so much, I have recreated Pumpkin house in two-inches-to-a-foot scale instead of three-inches-to-a-foot scale. The dollhouse was made 36 years ago for my daughter’s birthday. We soon discovered that antique furniture was the only furniture which fit. Many of the nicest pieces were made for French Fashion dolls. [Fig.1] The living room is always ready for Christmas with a little feather tree and Christmas presents piled up. Sethany Ann and Nicey Melinda are having tea with Aunt Eleanor and little Molly. The sofa is a second empire French Candy Box. The nineteenth century tea table comes from England. The rocking chairs were made by Gail Wilson. The miniature silver set was made for the New York 36

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Metropolitan Museum‘s gift shop thirty years ago. The chairs against the back wall are nineteenth century French doll chairs in the smallest size. I have not been a purist about keeping to the same period, but trying to keep in the theme of “The Doll’s Christmas.” The Kitchen is a fun room with a toy cast iron stove and lots of different foods. [Fig.2] The furniture is a set made around 1900 in the colonial style. The sideboard is filled with German blue and white doll’s china. The chairs are all colonial style ladder back chairs. I have never seen another set like this. Many of the little accessories and pieces of doll furniture are unique. If you love something, you should get it because you may never see something just like it again. One of my favorite pieces of furniture in my collection is a table made in Providence, Rhode Island for Isabel Geraldine Wright. She was born October 7, 1847 and she died March 7, 1852. I feel that this doll’s table memorializes this little girl who died at age four and a half. This small table is a copy of a typical New England drop leaf table of the period. It is the perfect size for medium sized dolls and their Old Paris china. [Figs.3-5]

Fig.3 – Isobel’s table with an Eden Bebe on the left and a Steiner Figure C on the right.

Figs.4-5 – Isobel’s table, and paper attached to the underside of the table telling about Isobel.

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Fig.6 – All-original E9J with American 1840s apprentice-made dresser.

Another American piece is from my Aunt Margaret who was an antique dealer. She taught classes on antiques using small-scaled apprentice pieces. This dresser is typical of the 1840s in the United States. These beautifully made apprentice pieces are rare and can cost more than the full size piece of furniture. It is shown in this picture with a size nine EJ in original Jumeau clothes. The picture on the wall is a Jumeau trade card from the 1890s. [Fig.6] The English made lovely small pieces of Furniture either for large doll houses or for dolls. This is a lovely little 7-inch-high chest was made in the mid-19th century. This scene has a French

Fig.7 – Schmidt brother and sister with an English small cupboard. 38

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Fig.8 – English cupboard, Luigi Loire painting and Old Paris miniature vase.

Fig.9 – Bru with the 19th century English table.

Luigi Loire painting and a French Old Paris Vase. Luigi Loire painted elegant little paintings of children set in various scenes around Paris, these pictures were turned into trade cards which were very fashionable in the 1890’s. [Figs.7-8] Another English made piece is a mahogany table which I use for Tea parties. This 15-inch all original Bru Fashion doll is giving the children a Christmas tea on this table. The girl dressed in red is a Simon and Halbig 1078 doll on an articulated body which is 8 inches tall. The baby sitting in the American chair is an all bisque Bonnie Babe. The screen in the background in a French Art Nouveau piece from the 1890’s. [Figs.9-11] This mahogany wardrobe also may be English. Since very few Fig.10 – English side table. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Fig.11 – French Art Nouveau doll’s screen.

real closets existed in 19th century apartments and houses, clothes and small accessories were stored in handsome wardrobes. Dolls’ styles followed adult styles, so wardrobes are often part of doll collections. The wardrobe or a trunk would hold all the clothes and accessories, keeping them tidy and safe. In this scene, the size 8 Jumeau Tete is looking at the linens in the wardrobe to decide if they need cleaning and pressing. [Fig.12] Girls learned to make miniature linens at the convent schools in France. A girl’s trousseau with all its tablecloths, napkins and other linens would be marked with her initials. A lady had to know how to manage these aspects of a proper household. Most linens were made at home, and fabric was bought and cut for sheets and pillow cases. Besides being hemmed, it needed to be marked with initials so it could be identified at the laundry. These small sample linens made for the convent school make a perfect addition to Dolly’s life. In 1954, when my parents borrowed a Paris apartment from one of my father’s students, I was very surprised to see my mother take yards of cotton to make sheets and pillow cases. I don’t know if Michael Murray ever realized how long it took Mother to make the sheets for his apartment. Since I had faux bamboo furniture in my room as a child, I have a soft spot for French faux bamboo doll’s furniture. For a period of about 50 years, 1870-1920, faux bamboo doll’s furniture was sold in France. The style started with the Japanese exhibit in 1867, and these pieces were a very detailed rendition of Bamboo in a light wood. The chairs usually had caned seats, but sometimes the chairs had tufted silk seats. [Fig.13] The furniture most often had a light stain or clear finish, but they could also be painted black with a gold chinoiserie scene. Some chairs could be gilded. I have a French chinoiserie table and a high chair in my collection. High chairs are a very useful way of displaying a baby doll; with a high chair to sit in Baby can Fig.12 – English mahogany wardrobe with linens.

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Fig.13 – French Faux Bamboo chairs.

join the party with the other dolls representing older children. [Figs.14-16] While the French chinoiserie high chair might cost more than the baby doll, the little American made high chair is very reasonable. The faux bamboo was made over a long period but it is easy to date because the earlier pieces have deep tunings to express the bamboo motif. By the 1920s, the doll’s furniture had been cheapened so much that the chairs were made with dowels marked with black lines and almost no turnings. When you are buying doll furniture, Fig.14 – Two Steiner girls and an all-bisque baby share tea on a chinoiserie table.

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Fig.15 – 19th century French chinoiserie high chair and typical early 20th century American high chair.

Fig.16 – Chinoiserie tea table and high chair.

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Fig.19 – Small-sized armoire, table and commode.

Fig.18 – Small-sized faux bamboo bed.

check it over to see that it was originally a well made piece. Since these are now 100-150 year old toys some wear and tear is to be expected. [Fig.17] You can find tables, beds, chairs, wardrobes and dressers. Your dolls can live very happily with these fashionable and elegant pieces of furniture. In my own collection, I have a petit set of faux bamboo furniture which looks adorable with small dolls or the larger all-bisque dolls. The set illustrated here is the smallest size made in faux bamboo, but the style of the furniture remains the same in larger sizes. [Figs.18-21] The largest size I have seen in the French faux bamboo furniture is this large chair, which may be for a child. In this scene I have put it with an American faux bamboo child’s desk. Mr. Bear is happy sitting in the chair to do his correspondence at the desk. [Fig.22] Another style of French doll furniture is made of a dark wood, perhaps walnut with caned seats. The wood is also turned, but here the style is that of 19th century, nice quality upper-middle-class walnut furniture. I have had tables, wardrobes, vanity tables, dressers and even an etagerie in this style. This brown walnut or mahogany furniture did not continue to be made into the 20th century. The set I have kept for my own collection is a French presentation box of small doll furniture which I got from the Angel’s Attic Museum in Santa Monica California. [Figs.23-25] I keep this set in its box, but every now and then the dolls get to use it. It is perfect for 8- and 9-inch dolls. The French presentation boxes were very sturdy and helped to save these toys for posterity. This charming Steiner Figure C is holding her Steiff

Fig.20 – Small-sized silk-covered chairs and sideboard.

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Fig.22 – Mr. Bear sits at his desk; the desk is an Americanmade child’s piece. The chair is the largest size of French faux bamboo. It is large enough for a small child.

Fig.23 – French boxed set of walnut furniture for Angel’s Attic Museum.

Fig.24 – Elegant and sturdy box for the small furniture set.

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Fig.25 – 8- and 9-inch dolls enjoying a party with the small French walnut wardrobe.

bunny next to her faux bamboo dresser. The boxed vanity set might be more helpful out of the box, but it is prettier this way. As always, the Steiff cat wants in on the action. The Steiff animals are more modern than the dolls and their furnishings, but dolly has existed for 125 years and is now happy to have the company of pets. [Fig.26] The French made vanity tables in both faux bamboo and mahogany. Vanity tables are perfect to display with fashion dolls. You can show off all the pretty little fashion accessories on the table top. Of course you need an Old Paris vanity set to go with the vanity table. Here is the 15-inch French Bru with her German Simon and Halbig niece getting ready for the day. Au Nain Blue sold a white painted set of furniture with gold ormolu on it. I have a table and a pair of chairs in this set. My little Bebe Francois and Bebe Mascott have sat happily upon this furniture for the last 25 years. It has been a very long tea party! While this was commercially made toy furniture, I have not come across another set like this one. Don’t pass up a set you like because you think you might find one in better condition. The vignette is completed with a miniature portrait of my Father’s cousin John Tudor done in 1908. A French papiterie with a FAO Swartz label sits on the table along with a Marklin lamp. The French flowered tea set is late Old Paris. The newest edition to the scene is a brass coat Fig.26 – Charming Series C Steiner girl stands by her dresser and vanity set playing with her bunny and cat. Since they are Steiff we do not have to worry that the cat eats the bunny! ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Fig.31 – Two years ago, when my granddaughter was on vacation for her birthday, I sent her this picture of the Teddy Bear’s Birthday Party.

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Fig.29 – This bed is part of the same set as the table and chairs from Au Nain Bleu.

Fig.32 – Various rugs I use with the displays. They cover the bands and add warmth to the scene. All of these rugs are antique except for the 35-yearold piece of Ralph Lauren paisley fabric. The two oriental carpets are their original size. The braided rug may have been used as a table cover. The needlepoint piece I bought at Portobello Market in London because I thought it looked like a doll-sized rug. I think it is is over 70 years old.

stand for the grey coat from the Mascotte’s original coat from her wardrobe. Another piece of French doll’s furniture in my collection is a lovely pink vanity table with a cut out for the pitcher and bowl. This appears, from the quality and the turnings on the legs, to be made by the same company which made the white furniture sold at Au Nain Bleu. The china on this pink table is undecorated Old Paris. These Jumeau girls can be displayed in their chemises as they get ready for the day. The Brunette is a size 7 early Tete Jumeau. The smaller doll is an early portrait. This French room box is a charming toy with its miniature furniture and folding walls. These are decorated with pretty “wallpapers” and silk curtains. These room boxes are designed for the mignonettes made popular by “La Poupe Modelle.” The furniture for these boxes is very cleverly made by cutting the pieces out on a jig and decorating it with scrap. When the room is set up it gives the impression of a very elegant room in a second empire apartment. When the child is finished playing the room folds up and is stored in its sturdy box. The apartments of the second empire in Paris were seldom large; so these room boxes were much more typical in France than larger dollhouses found in England or the German larger room boxes. Most of this article has been about antique dolls, but I have always had fun with bears. The hall cupboard is the domain of the bears and their friends. Small granddaughters have fun with these toys. It started with the four small Steiff bears in a box with their tea party. When my daughter was in grade school I used to do a Teddy Bears Christmas display and it has never stopped. Bears can have some nice things but their style is more rustic. They have American painted doll’s furniture from 1900 and some rustic Adirondack furniture from the 1930s. [Fig. 30] Last summer I set up a Teddy Bear’s birthday party for my granddaughter. [Fig.31] The bears invited a few dolls also. To make these scenes you need an assortment of little rugs. I have collected needle point pieces, small Oriental carpets and pieces of Paisley finished as a rug. The rugs help you to hide the doll’s stands and make your setting look more realistic. [Fig.32] Keep an eye out for fabrics or small rugs to use as dolly rugs. I hope you enjoy playing with your dolls and Teddy Bears to make vignettes, so when your back is turned the dolls can have fun. They make a very cheerful sight as you catch them out of the corner of your eye. The search for these little accessories is exciting, because you never know where you will find just the right thing to add to the furnishings of Dolly’s life. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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THE VIRTUAL DOLL CONVENTION Report by Marcia Leizure of Withingtons

For the past few days I have visited some of the activities presented at the Virtual Doll Convention, hosted by the “darlin’ of the internet” Rachel Hoffman. Rachel has been doing podcasts 45in conjunction with the many Ruby Lane dealers who specialize in dolls, now she has launched a virtual doll show on Facebook. When I first saw the Facebook posts on the upcoming doll event, I had mixed feelings about the idea. Why would one choose to interact in the virtual world... don’t we spend entirely too much time on our electronic devices? For example, in the Boston area recently, members of the UFDC region 15 clubs had “Dolly Day” where a group of doll friends gather at a member’s house to share good food (pot luck) and of course the dolls (buy-selltrade). The event was hosted by a collector who 35 years ago became infatuated by an old bisque doll as she passed by the window of an antique shop. She fell in love and just had to have her. The $60.00 price was a fortune to a young girl of limited means but her mind was set. She saved her paper route money and finally had enough to buy that first doll. Fast forward; now her substantial house is filled with dolls and people, in that order! Doll collections are a major part of her life, as they are in the lives of so many collectors. The Withington Auction company, a dinosaur in many ways, was started in 1949 by the legendary Dick Withington. An article in Time Magazine touted him as the Bob Hope of the auction block. He elevated his position as a country auctioneer to the top of his game, gaining recognition for world record sales of American antiques and antique dolls. In 1959 one of his regular customers brought him an elderly friend with a doll museum in Hancock, NH, who needed to sell her collection. Dick told Dorothy Cram that he didn’t know anything about selling antique dolls, but, he said, having sold chinchillas and sled dogs, how hard could it be? That was sixty years ago, and Withington’s has been conducting auctions of exclusively antique dolls continuously since then. However, it is winter in the north, and the weather is unpredictable, and we all have cabin fever so this “Virtual Doll Convention” has been a pleasant surprise! I have had the chance to see many of our regular customers, posting pictures of their personal collections (there were some familiar faces from our auctions!) So, I must admit the event has made me quite a fan!

The Elusive London Rag Baby

by Linda Edward

ithin every category of doll type collected and studied today are narrow byways or unusual sub-categories. One such is the story of the London Rag Baby. Its very name engenders a certain amount of confusion in today’s collecting world. The current mode in doll terminology is to classify dolls by the material from which their heads are made. This use provides collectors with a recognizable language to use when discussing and studying dolls with their fellow collectors. But when using research sources from other eras it is important to remember that terminology has changed. This is especially important when talking about “London Rag Babies,” the name by which these dolls were originally marketed. The “rag baby” portion of the name refers to their all cloth bodies. The head of the doll is in fact a cloth blank, but the most special part of these elusive dolls is their wax, mask face. This wax mask has an outer coving of fine muslin fabric which gives the dolls a very soft, sweet look.

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An article in the November 1879 issue of St Nicholas refers to the London Rag Baby doll.

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These dolls first appeared in about 1865, by the 1870s they were well known to the buyers of the day. In the 1870s the dolls were mentioned in The Wonderland of Work written by Clara L Mateaux where she describes them as “a thoroughly English invention, …” These dolls were sold to a world market which included the USA as evidenced by an article included in the November 1879 issue of St. Nicholas published here in the USA stating, “The London doll ‘special’ is the rag-baby, and a very pretty thing it is, just beginning to come to our babies. The head is of wax covered with very thin muslin, which gives it a peculiarly soft and babyish look, and makes it strong enough for baby to play with.” The collector and preservationist in me shudders to think of these elusive and delicate dolls in the hands and mouths of real live babies but they must have enjoyed popularity as they were made for at least 35 years. The company founded by EI Horsman in 1865 at first sold games and home amusements. In the 1870s they added dolls which they purchased in Europe and expanding into wholesaling. In 1893 they advertised London Rag Babies in 8 styles or sizes ranging in price from 75₵ to $10 a dozen at wholesale. These dolls were dressed as babies or as Red Ridinghood. An article in The Girls’ Own Annual of 1900 describes the story of a woman in Shoreditch England whose job was to make the wax mask faces for these dolls. “Taking up a ready-made wax face, she pressed it into a heated mold, previously lined with white muslin; which adhered to the warm wax and came away with it. Upon this surface her employer would paint the features and complexion.” This description indicates that the process of pressing the faces was done by specially trained out-workers who then returned the mask faces to the factory for completion and assemblage into finished dolls. The construction of the London rag baby is quite simple. The body of the doll is made of cotton fabric. The hands have an elongated shape with fingers and thumb indicted by stitching. Feet are shaped with a separate piece to form the toe area and tend to point downward, shoes when present are integral to the legs. The legs are sewn into the torso which allows the dolls to sit. The cloth head is a blank which has the wax mask applied to it with what appears to be a combination of glue and straight pins. (It should be noted here that the use of straight pins in dolls was a common practice at the time.) Examples of these dolls have been found with painted blue eyes, sometimes with a black glass-top pins serving as the pupils. The lips and eyebrows are softly painted on top of the muslin outer skin. Bonnets covered the back of the cloth head and framed the wax mask face. The majority of these dolls are found in long or short baby clothes although they can also be found in the aforementioned Red Ridinghood style of costume.

Top left: Though showing the effects of time the features of the mask face still present a soft and appealing visage. The muslin outer layer on these faces is very fine and often exhibits wear on examples found today. Note the black glass-headed pins used as the dollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pupils. Right, top and bottom: Front and Back view of a 13.5â&#x20AC;? London Rag Baby in the typical baby-style costume. This example wears what was probably meant to be an undergarment made of heavily sized, loose weave cotton and her crochet lace trimmed bonnet. Left: The shapely arms and legs of the cloth body of the doll are seen here. Note the characteristic elongated hand with stitched fingers.

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Most examples found today have faces which have tended to darken with time. It is as if every particle of dust or air pollutant that passed the dolls in the past 100 plus years has adhered to the surfaces. But these dolls are difficult enough to find today that we can forgive them this fault, making them an interesting example of one of the lesserknown byways in the story of dolls. Bibliography Dorothy S., Elizabeth A., Evelyn J. Coleman The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls Vol. I & II. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1968 & 1986 Don Jensen Collector’s Guide to Horsman Dolls. Paducah: Collector Books, 2002 St Nicholas, Volume 7, Article 1, 1879

Top Left: This example although showing some fading and soil accumulation has so far managed to escape the ravages of time that so many of these dolls have suffered. Her feathered eyebrows, heavily painted blue eyes and two-tone lips are still quite bright. Bottom Left and Right: Front and Back view of an 18”, all-original example is the “Red Ridinghood” style costume. These dolls were advertised in the 1890s by companies such as Erich and Horsman.

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by Donna W. Brown

Traveling Cindy Horsman with trunk and three outfits, negligee #1106, turquoise dress with jacket #1111 and checkered blouse with black velvet pants #1107. The wedding gown was sometimes included in this set.

he Traveling Cindy Horsman doll debuted in 1958 and was advertised as, “A lovely little lady with captivating ways! Her trim 10 ½ inch teenage figure is fashioned in soft, smooth vinyl.” Another description noted, “She’s a well-groomed 10 ½ inch beauty, and how she loves clothes!” Soon Traveling Cindy was one of the most popular dolls in the country. Edward Imeson Horsman opened a toy company in New York City in 1865 and quickly became a leader in the toy industry. In 1930, the company built the Horsman Doll factory complex in Trenton, New Jersey, the largest doll factory in the United States at the time. The one-block complex had more than 800 employees and consists of two three-story brick buildings. At one time, 12,000 dolls were produced per day. Unlike most doll companies, Horsman made the clothing and boxes for their dolls at the same location.

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Cindy’s fancy dresses were usually made of taffeta and velvet. Dresses shown are Party Dress #1117 and Sheath Dress #1115. The pink and black gown is often found on larger Cindy dolls.

Horsman manufactured many types of dolls including ragdolls, composition, stuffed fairy skin, hard plastic and vinyl. In 1953, they introduced the little girl Cindy Strutter doll with soft fairy skin and in 1954 Cindy Strutter had a jointed hard plastic body and wigged head to contend with popular dolls like Ideal’s Toni. By 1956, little girls had become infatuated with more grown-up dolls and Horsman’s Cindy became a teenager with a mature face and body with high heel feet, to compete with Ideal’s Miss Revlon. Then in 1958 they introduced 10 ½ inch, Traveling Cindy, a contemporary of Little Miss Revlon and Miss Coty. Traveling Cindy came in a trunk with a wardrobe for all occasions selling for $9.98. The black cardboard trunk had a single metal latch, a ribbon to hold her in place and metal rod for hanging clothing. Her outfits were hung on plain wire hangers. The trunk can be identified by its red plastic handle.

Gowns of taffeta covered in lace were very popular on Traveling Cindy, including Bride #1110 and Gown #1114 in two colors.

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Horsman frequently dressed Traveling Cindy in ensembles made of cotton fabric with patterns of red, white and black. Shown are a beach outfit consisting of bathing suit and skirt #1116, a red coat and a romper with a seahorse print skirt.

Ballerina Cindy usually came in a pink and black tutu #1136, though other colors have been found. Ballet shoes and box are original.

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Traveling Cindy was made of rigid vinyl body with a soft vinyl head and rooted hair. She can be found with three different bodies. Early Traveling Cindy had light brown, blond or red hair in a ponytail, a vinyl body with a swivel waist and jointed limbs. Occasionally her hair was fashioned in a bun. Later she had jointed knees and was given a bubble hair style in red, blond, black or light brown. An uncommon Traveling Cindy can be found with stationary legs and a bubble hair style. Dolls with curly shoulder length hair were available for a short time and are very rare. All have Horsman on the back of their head.

A 1958 catalog page from General, a wholesale company, shows Traveling Cindy (dolls B & C) with black cardboard trunk, accessories and additional outfits. Photo illustrates three different body types for Traveling Cindy: stuffed soft vinyl, later bent knee and original hard vinyl with swivel waist.

All Traveling Cindy Horsman clothing came with the same size plastic two-hole buttons, never snaps or hooks, which simplifies identification.

C.M. McClung & Company wholesale catalog, 1958, describes 10 Â˝ inch Cindy Horsman as a teenage doll. It shows prices of dolls and clothing for merchants. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Very rare polka dot dress with black velvet bodice and organdy skirt and collar.

Horsman regularly offered the same dress or ensemble in various colors and designs. Here we have the same style skirt and blouse set in two different fabrics.

Traveling Cindy had blue eyes, usually red painted finger and toenails, though some are found without painted nails. She had four painted lashes to the side of each eye, pearl earrings and red or peach lips. Her arms are another distinguishing factor. Some dolls had hands with palms that appeared to face down when extended, while others seemed to reach out sideways. Her third and fourth fingers were molded together. The Traveling Cindy doll originally came with 3 to 5 outfits. Most often she had a two-piece turquoise and black print dress with matching jacket, a lace bridal gown and veil, black velvet pants and red-checkered blouse, and a black negligee with pink lace trim. Accessories included nylon stockings and high heel shoes in red, black and white. Her extensive wardrobe was sturdy and fashionable but lacked the design or details of higher priced fashion dolls. Later the 10 Â˝ inch Cindy came without the trunk and 60

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additional outfits could be purchased separately. In one 1958 catalog she was called Teenage Cindy. Red, black and white were popular colors for her clothing. One outfit was a red playsuit with cover up skirt and straw hat. The skirt was red and white, decorated with seahorses and starfish. Another outfit in this color scheme was a white skirt with tiny black stars and red blouse with matching cuffs and collar. She also enjoyed a selection of cocktail dresses and gowns. There was a red strapless gown with red tulle overlay and a black velvet waistband. Another popular gown, one of the few that were named, was Mardi Gras, with a black velvet top and pink lace skirt. Her clothing had no labels but are easy to identify by the two-hole buttons, not snaps or hooks. Sometimes the same buttons were used for adornment. By the early 1960s, Barbie had gained popularity and soon Traveling Cindy was packed away or passed on to younger siblings. Today many can be found on-line or at yard sales reasonably priced. Though a 10 Â˝ inch Cindy in played with condition may sell for $20.00, a mint doll in a rare outfit can garner five times that. Assembling a wardrobe for Traveling Cindy will take some time and patience, but an adventure certainly worth its while.

ONGOING 10/18-4/20/19 ~ Switzerland. Hats Off To Hats Exhibition. Spielzeug Welten Museum. www.swmb.museum.

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

Grouping of German Erzgebirge

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11-2018 thru 3-2019 ~ Philadelphia, PA. Exhibition starring four extraordinary miniature dolls and their extravagant wardrobes. Philadelphia Museum of Art.

9 ~ Fort Myers, FL. Doll Show. Araba Temple. Fort Myers Doll Club & Cape Coral Doll Guild. Marilia Hall. 239-540-8628. Sharon. 239-267-1483. magicofdolls@gmail.com

11/17/18-2/10/19 ~ Switzerland. Christmas Tree Art for the Holidays Art Glass - tree decorations from around 1920. Basle Toy Museum. www.swmb.museum.

9 ~ Schertz, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830-606-5868.

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10 ~ Lynnwood, WA. Doll Show. Embassy Suites. Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723. pepins4@msn.com

2 ~ Baton Rouge, LA. Doll Show. Milton J. Womack Center. George or Cynthia Orgeron. 985-386-4291. Orgeron2466@bellsouth.net

15-17 ~ Monterey/Seaside, CA. Dolls by the Seaside Event. Jeff Doung. 510-531-8972. www.bayareadollcluborg.blogspot.com

2 ~ Leesburg, FL. Doll Show. Morrison United Methodist Church. Janelle Sundeenl. 352-728-1832. magicofdolls@gmail.com. Orange Blossom & Hills & Lake Doll Collectors Clubs.

16 ~ Largo, FL. Doll Show. Minnreg Building. St. Petersburg Doll Club. Ilene Delk. 727-347-7556. rdelk2@tampabay.rr.com. Jo Valente. 727-384-1708.

2 ~ Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Sweetbriar Auctions. 700 Highland Dr. Dorothy Hunt. 410-275-2213. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com. sweetbriar@live.com.

3 ~ Fullerton, CA. Antique and Collectible Dolls, Bears & Accessories. Rowbear Presents. 831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net

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23 ~ Roseville, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Event. Placer County Fairgrounds. dollshowjean@ gmail.com. 916-397-3191. dollshowadeline@gmail.com. 916-949-5894. www.dolls4all.com

24 ~ Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Strongsville Holiday Inn. Eileen Green. 440-2835839. phdofdolls@yahoo.com.

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1-3 ~ Dubuque, IA. Antique Spectacular Vintage Market. QCCA EXPO CENTER. Kim Schilling, Melting Pot Productions, Inc. 712-326-9964. Kim.spectacular@gmail.com 2 ~ Cocoa, FL. Doll, Bear, Miniature & Toy Show. Holiday Inn. Florida Space Coast Doll Club. Joanne Collazo. 856-266-2518. creativejojo@aol.com 2 ~ Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Cameo Doll Club. Patricia Morley. 949-521-6090. pattimorley@cox.net. 2 ~ Fletcher/Asheville, NC. Doll & Bear Show. WNC Agricultural Boone Building. Southeastern Doll Shows. Jackie Stone. 828-505-2287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com

10 ~ Maquoketa, IA. Doll Show. Centerstone Inn & Suites. Sherryl Newton. easterniowadollshows@aol.com. www.facebook.com/easterniowadollshows. 13-14 ~ Denver, PA. Toy & Doll Auction. Morphy Auctions. 877-968-8880. info@morphyauctions.com. morphyauctions.com. 14-16 ~ Houston, TX. Doll Convention Show & Sale. Marriott Houston Hobby. Bay Area Doll Club of Texas. Becca Hisle. 281-614-0077. beccasdolls@gmail.com 16 ~ Naples, FL. Marquis Antique Doll Auction. Hyatt Regency. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. info@theriaults.com. www.theriaults.com 16-17 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Washington State Fairgrounds. alisadollshow@gmail.com. 253-961-8131. www.dolls4all.com

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9 ~ Fairhope, AL. Doll & Toy Show. Fairhope Civic Center. Eastern Shore Doll Club of Alabama. Sheryl Columber. 251-284-4089. sam.dc.sc.07LEX@gmail.com. Vickie Nicholas. 251-455-7935. mamanicivic@aol.com. 9 ~ Lakeland, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Lake Mirror Center. Tropical Doll Study Club. Vicki MacTavish. 315-481-8116. Diane Milla. 863-644-1144. millandiane@gmail.com. thecondies@aol.com. 9 ~ Port Charlotte, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Charlotte Harbor Event Center. Pt. Charlotte Doll Club of Florida. Sheila West. 941-255-0340. 401-699-3750. sheilawest11@yahoo.com 10 ~ Dewitt, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Center of Dewitt. Sandy Johnson Barts. 269-599-1511.

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30-31 ~ Las Vegas, NV. Antique, Vintage, Modern Dolls, Toys, Miniatures, Accessories & More. Rowbear Lowman. 831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net

MARCH 2019 continued from page 62 16 ~ Venice, FL. Doll Show. Woodmere Park. Venice Doll Club of Florida. Patty Andrews. 941-493-6089. Holly Hamm. hollyhamm70@gmail.com

30 ~ West Chester/Cincinnati, OH. Doll Show. EnterTRAINment Junction Expo. Queen City Beautiful Doll Club. Margie Schultz. 513-2078409. askmargie@aol.com

21-24 ~ Pacific Grove, CA. The Grovian Doll Museum presents Jardin du Luxembourg. A Denise Buese Sewing Workshop. Registration. Carmel Doll Shop. 831-643-1902. www.carmeldollshop.com 22-24 ~ Dubuque, IA. Antique Spectacular Vintage Market. Grand River Center. Kim Schilling, Melting Pot Productions, Inc. 712-326-9964. Kim.spectacular@gmail.com

31 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Karla Moreland Presents. Karla. 815-356-6125. kmorela@ais.net.

APRIL 2019

Maquoketa Doll Show

3 ~ Hatfield, PA. From the Collection of Regina Steele, part 3 & Estate of Joanne Brucklacher Horstmann Online & Live Auction. Alderfer Auctions. 215-393-3000. info@AlderferAuction.com. 6 ~ Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Alexander Firemen’s Rec. Hall. Linda. 585-482-0835.

6 ~ Lynnwood, WA. Doll, Toy & Antique Sale. Embassy Suites. Joy Hill. 425-712-1575. Trevino746@aol.com 7 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Boston Hotel. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com

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APRIL 2019 continued from page 63 7 ~ Fullerton, CA. Doll, Teddy, Miniature & Artisan Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. 831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net

18 ~ Williamsfield, OH. Doll Show. Williamsfield Community Center. Heirloom Doll Society. Lynne Anne Morrow. 440-3447747. circlemranch25@gmail.com

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7 ~ Maumee/Toledo, OH. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Lucas County Rec. Ctr. Sandy Bullock. 734-282-0152. www.ToledoDollShow.com

2 ~ Belleville, IL. Doll, Bear, Miniature & Dollhouse Collectible Show. Belle-Clair Expo Center. Kay Weber. 618-233-0940. 618-558-2092.

13 ~ Jonesborough, TN. Doll Show. Jonesborough Visitor Ctr. The Dollhouse. Ellen Stafford. 423-753-0022.

2 ~ Concord, CA. Doll Show. Crown Plaza Hotel. 101 Doll Study Club. Anne Lien. 415-342-8655. stilly5@yahoo.com.

12-14 ~ Rock Island, IL. Antique Spectacular Vintage Market. Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Kim Schilling, Melting Pot Productions, Inc. 712-326-9964. Kim.spectacular@gmail.com

2 ~ Sturbridge, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com

25-27 ~ Seattle, WA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Double Tree Hotel. staff@pnwbjdexpo.com. www.pnwbjdexpo.com.

8 ~ Missoula, MT. Doll Show. Ruby’s Inn. Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club. Kary Schrader. 406-360-7214. schrader1501@blackfoot.net

27 ~ Fairport, NY. Doll Show. St. John of Rochester Parish. Henrietta Doll Lovers Club. Dottie. 585-889-2015. odailey622@aol.com 27 ~ Nashville, TN. Doll & Bear Show. Mt. Juliet Community Center. Jackie Stone. 828-505-2287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com 27 ~ Ocala, FL. Doll Show. Rolling Greens Village Clubhouse. Harriet Brinker. 954-292-7758. hnatalan@gmail.com 27 ~ Ringgold, GA. Doll Show. The Colonnade. Chattanooga Doll Club. Carolyn Cronan. 706-965-4619. ccronan@catt.com

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4 ~ Maitland, FL. Doll Show. Maitland Civic Center. Greater Orlando Doll Club. Barbara Keehbauch. 407-678-5678. bkeehbauch@msn.com 4 ~ Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. dollshowjean@ gmail.com. 916-397-3191. dollshowadeline@gmail.com. 916-949-5894. www.dolls4all.com 5 ~ Canada. The Greater Toronto Doll Show. Holiday Inn. www.greatertorontodollshow. com. greatertorontodollshow@gto.net 8 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auction. www.withingtonauction.com. 603-478-3232. 9-10 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Auctions. Featuring Doll Collection of Dolores Smith. Holiday Inn. Withington Auction. www.withingtonauction.com. 603-478-3232. 11 ~ Batavia, NY. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Quality Inn. Saturday’s Child. Martha Smith. 585-506-7948. satschild4@yahoo.com 18 ~ Eastlake, OH. Fashions Through The Decades Luncheon. Cleveland Doll Club. Pat Dutchman. 440-785-4183. pdutchman@roadrunner.com 64

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9 ~ Fullerton, CA. Doll, Teddy, Miniature & Artisan Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. Rowbear Lowman. 831-438-5349. 22 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll Show. Washington State Fairgrounds & Event Center. alisadollshow@gmail.com. 253-961-8131. www.dolls4all.com

JULY 2019

21-24 ~ Nashville, TN. Sale of Fine Rare Dolls, Toys, Bears, Miniatures and More. The Inn at Opryland.National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831-438-5349. www.nationaldollfestival.com. DollFestival@aol.com. 25-27 ~ Nashville, TN. The Art of Dolls & Bears Sale. Comfort Suites. National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831-438-5349. www.nationaldollfestival.com DollFestival@aol.com

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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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Beautiful early 23-inch French Fashion poupée with stunning face, gorgeous spiral threaded blue eyes, beautifully modeled and painted. Lovely, long blonde, skin cap wig and superb antique ensemble that appears possibly original. Brown antique leather boots and lovely antiqe undergarments including pantaloons, slip and stockings. Perfect swivel head, free of repair or factory flaws. Closed mouth and marked 8. Original bisque edged shoulder plate on sturdy kid body w/ lovely separately wired/ stitched fingers. Antique burgundy velvet ensemble in generally excellent aged condition. $3200 Valentine Special Shipping & Ins: $55

Antique 18th Century European Inlaid Rosewood Secretary Exquisitely crafted with beveled mirror; bombe shaped lower drawer, ornately decorated treasure with elegantly shaped framing of mirror and associated supports. Truly a collector’s dream addition for the special Bébé or Fabulous Fashion in your life. Generally excellent. $2200 (Valued at $3500) Shipping to be determined.

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Mona Lisa SmileSublime Bru Jeune Bébé marked 10 from the Chevrot Era Beautiful head in excellent condition with largest spiral threaded blue eyes and bright, inquisitive expression having a Mona Lisa Smile. Fashioned during the Chevrot era, this beauty has the sought after articulated bisque arms and kid body with lower articulated wooden carved legs. Her body is in generally wonderful condition for age. Free of damage to the bisque or kid leather torso. She retains her Bru label. Our Princess is dressed in a fabulous white pique ensemble with lavish soutache and complex embellishments crowned with a matching hat. Her long-tailed mohair wig styled by DSB perfectly frames her pretty face. Her shoes are black leather marked Bru shoes. What a blessed little lady! Custom Layaway Available–$22,800 Special Valentines Day Pricing! Shipping: Free at listed price

Petit & Dumoutier Heart wrenchingly beautiful Petit & Dumoutier Bébé 25 inches tall. Excellent with exquisite pale bisque free of damage or restoration. Large expressive paper weight eyes rimmed with sweeping lashes and framed with medium sienna brows. Excellent shaping of lovely lips with coral tint and deeper outline. Marked P5D. Spectacular long-tailed antique blonde mohair wig crowns this beauty. Original body with metal hands. Light early refresh. Couture ensemble of pale pink antique lace and silks. $15,800. Shipping: Free at listed price

SEE US at the Antique Doll & Toy Show at our New Location at the Lynnwood, WA Embassy Suites Hotel on 44th Ave W on February 10 from 11-4! We are looking forward to seeing everyone!

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3 1. French Faux Bamboo Bedroom set; Faux Bamboo bed with antique bedding 11 1/2 inches high, 17 1/2 inches long &9 1/2 wide $350; Faux Bamboo Armoire 18 inches to top $250; French Chair 10 1/2 high $150; Steiff Cat almost 4 1/2 inches to top of ear $85; French Market Basket $95; Size 5 Tete Jumeau 14 inches tall some wear on body $2850 2. Faux Bamboo chairs; left hand Faux Bamboo arm chair 16 inches tall $225; center Faux Bamboo arm chair 17 inches tall $225; Right hand Faux Bamboo side chair 14 1/2 inches tall $175; 15 1/2 inch blank Button cone nosed Steiff Bear $1800 3. Faux Bamboo high chairs; 13 1/2 inch gold Faux Bamboo high chair $400; 17 inch tall Faux Bamboo high chair $350; 11 1/2 inch all bisque baby (crack in arm) $350 4. Carved Piano (No music box) 12 1/2 inches high, 12 inches wide $450 5. French Walnut side board 9 1/2 inches tall, 6 1/2 inches wide $250; Old Paris gold tea set for six $150 6. Carved Mahogany Armoire, 21 inches to very top $650

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The Grovian Doll Museum presents An Educational Workshop:

A Trio Wood, Wax & Papier-mâché Retreat September 12-15, 2019

ou are cordially invited to be a part of an upcoming retreat, “A Trio - Wood, Wax & Papier-mâché.” This educational event will include the presentations of three enthusiastic collectors who have agreed to double as our esteemed instructors. Carol Cameron, of London, England will share her knowledge and love for wooden dolls of all types. Michael Canadas will focus on wax dolls, and Christine Collins Madrid will discuss papier-mâché dolls of all varieties. Attendees will be treated to three separate special exhibits, each focusing on our subject dolls, plus there will be plenty of hands-on sharing of the doll types. The workshop 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: A Thursday evening Welcome Reception with delicious food and drink. l Three days of hands-on instruction with Carol Cameron, Michael Canadas and Christine Collins Madrid. l A specially-selected souvenir. l Delicious lunches and dinners on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are included in the workshop fee. l Saturday night movie screening of “Belinda, The Lovely Cheat.” l A unique tour of the incredibly scenic, world famous Monterey Peninsula. l Private viewing of The Grovian Doll Museum Collection. l

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Errata

Missing credit (February): Mlle. Violette, the beautiful reproduction Huret featured in February’s “Folly” costume pattern and article by Niki Burley was created by artist Darlene Lane. She can be contacted at www.darlenelane.com.

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1) Delightful Gottschalk ‘Flower House’ - with Side Porch! Charming country house details w. spacious interior, big rooms, orig. papers. Comes furnished! (dolls & animals NSF). 10” by 17” by 18” tall. $995 2) 18” Handsome Chad Valley Scot - orig. Paper Hang Tag, beautiful condition! $275

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5) 15” Glass Eye Kaiser Baby - rare K*R character w/ Orig. Wig & Body, wonderful oily sheen bisque/ deep modeling too! $750 6) 6.5” Tartan Plaid China w. Flat Soles - orig. body w/ Porc. Limbs & exciting layers of orig. classic clothes. $195 7) Rare Lenci ‘111-G’ in Original Box- w/ the lid & label too, still has the Big Bow, light dust only, no stains. A Pip! $750 8) Large 9” All Bisque ‘Tynie Baby’ mint rarity, top quality, orig. chubby body, sl. eyes, Orig. Miniature Fancy Gown, a gem. $1495

9) Rare 12” Cabinet Handwerck ‘199’ - never seen model, not ’99’ or ‘109’; top quality, early Stiff Wrist Body, plus Heirloom Clothes! $850 10) Sweet All Original 12” Bye-lo; mint ‘Attic’ Infant, orig. body, hands, Factory Clothes and sleepy eyes! $265 11) Early 18” ‘Can’t Break’em’ Lad - plucky fellow w/ smile, period clothes, no craze, by Amberg. $175 12) 19” Ernst Heubach Lad - gorgeous silky bisque, dear expression, big innocent eyes, Side Part Molded Hair, mint head and jtd. body, Happy face! $650

13) A Museum Provenance 18” Poured Wax in Original Box Mint head /limbs, glass eyes, All Original Booties to Cap, plus her rare paper covered Original Wooden Box w. lining. From International Doll Library w. her 1950 UFDC Blue Ribbon! $3250 14) Exquisite 17” Neapolitan Creche Woman - near mint! Gesso over wood, glass eyes, elegant fingers, ethereal beauty, in her Patrician Silk Gowns w. 14 silver filigree and Cloak! $1495

15) One of a Kind 1840’s Hatted Wax Pair important slender 16-18” Original Pair both w/ glass eyes; he w/ mld. sideburns and rare Brown Eyes; orig. Milliner Model bodies; truly historic rarities! $2450 16) Anna May Flye’s 10” Childhood Dolls - All Original Heirlooms Milliner Model Pair in Box w/ dated written Provenance, cotton batting and newspaper. Rare hairdos too! $1850 17) Rarely Seen 26” Glass Eye Flirty Mache - w/ active pupils Glass Eyes, orig. paint / varnish, orig. underclothes and good old body, plus 2-UFDC Ribbons for this prized doll. $2500 18) Gorgeous 14” All Original Milliner’s Model - mint orig. paint & varnish, great clothing with Gartered Knee Highs, long curls w. High Bun, stately! $1100. Mint Artist Signed ‘1830 English Wooden’convincing artistic fantasy in Orig. Housing, all mint. $175

19) Rare 4” Pink Tint 1840’s Wood Body Chinamint jointed Porcelain Arms & Legs w. Flat Sole Shoes, frail Original Layered Clothes, such miniature facial artistry! $1800 20) Spectacular Rare Glass Eye Huret - with Signed Wooden Body - see #21

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21) Very Rare 17” Huret Fashion w. Signed Wooden Body - the mint china head features Rare Blue Glass eyes - plus the Original Lambswool Skin Wig, plus flexible Huret Signed Wood Body with Jointed Waist, some usual paint loss. Beautiful Antique Clothes incl. classic 3-piece ensemble w. Hat, 4 under layers, leather boots plus Miniature Ivory Fan; plus Original Walking Suit w. Hat & additional couture costume. More rare than Bru! $26,000 22) 16” Heirloom Closed Mouth Kestner Lady - Factory Pate & Wig, pretty bisque arms, jewel brown eyes, Vintage Clothes, nice old body - a spoiled Little Miss! $550 23) 12.5” Cabinet Size Bebe Steiner - Mint little Closed Mouth ‘Figure A’, w. Fully Jointed Stiff Wrist Steiner Body, blue PWs, hip length mohair tresses, ‘pretty in pink’ vintage layers and Antique Leather Shoes. A blossom! $3250

24) Boutique Original Cabinet Size Kestner ‘192’ - a 13” young squire w. Plaster Pate, mint Wig, sl/eyes, mint Stiff Wrist Jtd. Body, plus Factory Original Short Suit w. Hat & Ivory Leather Shoes! Pristine. $950 25) Luxurious 6.5” Factory Original Yellow Boot Kestner - ‘208’ Socket Head All Bisque, Closed Mouth, blue sl.eyes w. wax, hip length Factory Wig & Pate, early peg joints - total indulgence! $995 26) All Original Bru Era Fashion - for the purist! - stunning bisque, ice blue PWs, orig. earrings, great body, exquisite Silk Gown w. Matching Boots & Chapeau, over orig. sparse wig, Antique Fringed Parasol w. Ivory Handle - from an elegant Spanish estate. Such style and grace! $3800

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Valerie Fogel’s

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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Petite Marked 3 Depose Bébé Jumeau - Prepare to guard your heart! Precious 12” incised Depose 3 Jumeau Bébé with exceptional pale bisque, gorgeous deep sea blue paper weight eyes; antique from head to toe! Marked 3, our beauty is a picture in her mohair coat and matching bonnet with superb black antique leather shoes with rosettes. Body is stamped and has original finish. Don’t let her get away! $4350 Free shipping at listed price Larger Borzoi Candy Container - Fabulous 9 inches long and 8 inches tall; this beautiful Borzoi doubles as a candy container! The perfect companion for your little Bébé or lovely Fashion Doll! Excellent condition with desirable rare brown ears and markings and glass amber eyes, open mouth with two upper canines. His fur is clean and full! $1100 Free shipping at listed price.

See Beautiful Bébés Antique Dolls at the following Doll Events: Crossroads Doll & Teddybear Show March 16-17th Sat & Sun Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup & Seattle Doll & Toy Collector’s Club April 6th Saturday Embassy Suites Hotel, Lynnwood, WA

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Earliest 6 over EJ - For the serious collector of exquisite Jumeau Bébés, we present this delicate and lovely 17” Jumeau Bébé. Pictures do not do her justice; her face is perfectly executed with delicate detail of eyebrows eyelashes coloration and modeling. Her pale bisque is excellent and highlighted with rose colored cheeks and softly outlined coral lips. Her eyebrows are evenly spaced and stroked and delicate shades of lilac tint her lids above sweeping dark lashes. This beauty has applied pierced ears and large richly colored amber spiralthreaded paper weight eyes. Her chestnut colored mohair wig is a perfect complement to her coloring. She resides on her eight ball jointed body, properly marked with the blue Jumeau markings and original finish. These gorgeous early dolls, in this condition, are so difficult to find. She is a perfect cabinet size! Please call for additional details. $11,900 Shipping free at listed price.

Ohio National Doll Show October 5 and 6, 2019 Dolls, Bear, Accessories and More

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Lynette Gross Selling a diverse array of unique and antique dolls Telephone (317) 844-6459 Email LynetteDolls@yahoo.com Visit my online shop open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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Sunday April 7, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Valerie Fogel’s

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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GAITHERSBURG Doll Show & Sale December 1 and 2, 2018

he December Gaithersburg Show now presided over by Stephanie Bellman, daughter of the show’s founder, was a huge success! And an excellent way to start the festive holiday season. The excitement and energy in the rooms was palpable. Dealers traveled from around the country and even Europe to participate in this wonderful event. Collectors came from all over the country too… even a busload of eager doll buyers from the Boston area. There was much to see and so much shopping to be done! Fantastic antique and vintage dolls, teddy bears, fabric, ribbon, clothing and miniatures; all in abundance and on display throughout the show. Celebrating its 175th event, The Eastern National Doll Show is perhaps the oldest continually running doll show in the country. Congratulations to Stephanie and her daughter Mary for carrying on the tradition of this beloved event. The doll community is already looking forward to next year!

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Excited attendees waiting to enter the show.

Stephanie Bellman and daughter Mary.

Roxanne LeMay Morison

Marion Maus, Marion Maus Antiques

Phil May, Phil May Antiques

Fritzi Martinez, Fritzi’s Antique Dolls

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AUCTION NEWS

TS BARBIE’S BIRTHDAY! In her 60th year, Barbie will see plenty of auction action; an example in Newark, Ohio, January 15th and 16th 2019 brought record prices. Proclaiming the January Barbie & Friends Winter Premier Auction “One of the best top 10 auctions of all time” the McMasters Harris Apple Tree Doll Auctions event exceeded that prediction from auctioneer, Mark Harris. It was in fact the best of all time with prices strong across the board. Rare and hard-to-find vintage and collector Barbie dolls and accessories were the order of the day with pristine and mint-in-box loose dolls and NRFB examples leading the way. Buyers were encouraged to place bids via live Internet, absentee and in the live gallery.

#1 Brunette Ponytail Sold: $6,325

The on-site gallery was significant – a great time was had by all and at the fall of the last hammer more than 3,000 dolls and related items had found new homes.

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A sampling: A beautiful and original #1 Brunette Ponytail Barbie in original swimsuit with original box, booklet, sunglasses sold for $6,325 on Day 1. That earliest 1959 version of Barbie was followed closely in Day 1 auction sales by the #2 Barbie, a blond example of the ponytail also in original swim suit and box - it sold in the gallery for $2,300.

Day 2 had its own excitement led by another #2 Blond Ponytail in original swimsuit and box that came with Barbie booklet, sunglasses and shoes Ladenberger: 18th and commanded $2,600 to one happy 19th century collection at auction includes this gallery attendee. Following that success Queen Ann wooden was an incredible NRFB #1100 Black doll. Brunette Francie Twist ’N Turn doll with bendable legs and real eyelashes that climbed to $2,090 before the hammer fell to an ecstatic gallery buyer. A captivating Brunette Side-Part American Girl in original swim suit and box went to another strong gallery bidder for $2,160. Events to watch for:

Theriault’s Marquis Auction Events, Saturday, March 16th and 17th 2019, Naples, Florida

Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion 30 years Spring Auction March 29 & 30 2019. www.spielzeugauktion.de (A star doll in the upcoming Ladenburger Auction is at upper left.) ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Nancy McCray

Brigid Jones, McHugh’s Dolls

Jackie Allington and Countess Maree Tarnowska

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Jay Lowe

Sammy Odin

Billye Harris, Ashley’s Dolls

Margaret Gray Kincaid

Laura Turner, Frizellburg Antiques

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Visit your favorite dealers! 2019 Dealer Showcase

Karla Moreland Naperville, IL Tel: 815.356.6126 kmorela@ais.net

Nancy McCray Cell: 319.651.6440 Tel: 319.363.3936 Nlmccray@q.com

Fritzi’s Antique Dolls

Fritzi’s Cell: 630.247.1144 Rick’s Cell: 630.247.1219 fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears Chicago, IL Tel: 773.594.1540 questions@gigisdolls.com

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Got Dolls? Join UFDC! The United Federation of Doll Clubs is a non-profit organization with the goal of being the foremost in research, education, conservation, collecting, and appreciation of dolls. Our Headquarters and Museum are located in Kansas City, Missouri. By joining UFDC you become a part of a vast network of members involved in the doll world. Visit the UFDC Website at www.ufdc.org to join today. Visit the UFDC Online Shop for UFDC Exclusives! The UFDC Online Shop is your one-stop shop for a wide variety of doll and doll-related items in stock. • Dolls • Clothing and Accessories • Audio Visual Materials • Jewelry • Books • UFDC Merchandise

The Turk is a Limited Edition R John Wright Brownie made of the finest custom-made all-wool felt and jointed at the neck and shoulders. He has a molded felt character face, hand painted features, and tiny sculptural hands. Measuring 9” tall, the Turk has heavy wire inside his legs to enable him to be self-standing. Based accurately on the original Palmer Cox illustrations. $565. For ordering details contact UFDC Headquarters at

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Come see these fine dealers at the NADDA show... Marion Maus Antiques

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Nancy McCray

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Dorothy A. McGonagle

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Valerie Fogel Beautiful Bébés

Tel: 425-765-4010 www.bebesatticfinds. rubylane.com Beautifulbebes@outlook.com

Phil May Antiques

Ocean Grove, NJ Tel: 732-604-3011 dollmanofog@aol.com

Fritzi’s Antique Dolls

Fritzi’s Cell: 630-247-1144 Rick’s Cell: 630-247-1219 fritzisantiquedolls@ comcast.net

Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears

Margaret Gray Kincaid

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Chicago, IL Tel: 773-594-1540 questions@gigisdolls.com Supporting, but not attending.

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Seattle • May 4th & 5th, 2019 Ann Pruett-Phillips

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Ashley’s Dolls Billye Harris

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Alan Scott Pate Antique Japanese Dolls

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Jackie Allington

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Ursula Mertz & The American Composition Doll By Gail Lemon

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his was perhaps the hardest and certainly the most important article I have written to date. Often articles can be difficult for lack of information but the task of summarizing Ursula Mertz, her life, accomplishments and contributions to the doll world is nearly impossible to do in a single articleâ&#x20AC;Ś it could fill an entire book. She is perhaps the person in the doll world that has inspired me the most. I hope the reader will also be inspired with a renewed passion and greater understanding of the dolls they collect.

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While visiting with Ursula we discussed her life’s journey, places, dates, people and achievements. Although she is not one to talk about herself she willingly shared and then reminded me “this is about the dolls.” Indeed it is about the dolls. But to fully appreciate them and the art of collecting it helps to know something about the ultimate collector, Ursula Mertz. She first became a United Federation of Doll Clubs member in 1975, joining the Shaker Doll Club of Region 14. She steadily moved through the ranks as a local club president, Regional director and has been a judge of the competitive exhibit at the annual UFDC National Convention for many years. Furthermore, she has been active at the local and national levels giving programs on American Composition Dolls. For 20 years she wrote regular articles for Doll Reader and the Antique Doll Collector magazines and published two books on the subject. In 1997 she was presented with the UFDC’s “Award of Excellence for Protection and Preservation of Dolls” Her life, as a member, has been a role model for the UDFC’s motto: “Educate, Preserve & Conserve” As with any story it’s always best to start at the beginning, so, my first question to her was, Where were you born? Of course, as a doll collector, the second was what was your first doll? Ursula was born in Breslau, Schlesien, formerly a German Ursula’s first purchase as a collector. Made by Louis Amberg & Son, circa 1915

province now part of Poland. She owned two German composition dolls and one celluloid baby. Perhaps this could have been the start of her collecting but World War II turned her familie’s life and, indeed, the world upside down. They became refugees and re-settled in Bavaria Germany. With the end of the war, Ursula was able to continue her education. She went to business school and trained to be a secretary. Although Germany was rebuilding, job opportunities for a young woman were lacking. So, at the age of 24, Ursula set out on her own to make a life for herself in the United States. She worked as a secretary in New York City, and, in 1962, she met and married Otto J. Mertz. They eventually moved to Albany, New York where they built their life and raised their daughter. Many of you may not know that, before she began collecting, Ursula was a talented contemporary artist. Several pieces of her work grace her home. This visual arts background would be an asset when, shortly after she began collecting in 1975, Louis Amberg & Son, American composition dolls with their German cousins by Gebruder Heubach ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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she started a doll repair business. While she has always believed it best to leave a doll in it’s original condition, in the name of preservation, repairs are sometimes necessary. She specialized in composition restoration as well as other dolls with painted surfaces and successfully operated the repair business through 1985. Ursula also traveled to doll shows as a dealer for many years. Her first doll was purchased in 1975 at a local farm auction attended with friends. There were many antique, bisque dolls at the auction, her friends were clamoring over them excited by the prospect of taking one home. They loved to give these dolls a second life with cleaning, new wigs and making clothing for them. While Ursula was intrigued by these dolls she was not interested in sewing and redressing them. However, there was a small doll with a composition head and a cloth body that caught her eye. The little doll had a charming character face and was significantly less

Billiken made by E.I. Horsman circa 1909

“Miss Mischief” by E.I. Horsman, circa 1911, is a look a like of “Gretchen” Kammer & Reinhardt mold #114, circa 1909

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expensive than the bisque dolls, a perfect beginning to her collection. The 12” doll made by Louis Amberg & Son in 1915 was an identical copy of a German bisque-head doll marked: 2/OD #47 // Heubach // Germany. Little did Ursula realize that one day this doll would become part of a major focal point of her collection and a wonderful educational presentation she prepared on “German character dolls and their American cousins”. These dolls represent some of the earliest composition dolls. While American made composition dolls can be traced back to 1899 there is very little documentation on them during the first ten years and very few examples have survived. It wasn’t until 1909, when the “Billiken” craze gave the E.I. Horsman Company a boost in sales and encouraged others to try their luck at marketing composition dolls. At the same time the “Art Doll” movement in Germany had began to gain in popularity. The Art Doll movement began in an effort to produce dolls that looked more like real children. When you consider that many of the American doll companies had their roots in Germany, it’s easy to see how the practice of reproducing a German bisque character doll in a composition version

Ursula’s collection of mama dolls includes German examples and others indicating the importance of this body style.

became popular. Some of these dolls where made from the original German molds, others by making a mold from the head of an original doll and still others made from new molds made to resemble the German counterpart. This part of Ursula’s collection is truly amazing. Displayed in groupings that include the original German bisque doll along with several versions of the American made composition dolls and in some cases even a celluloid member of the family, telling a story of the transitional years of the doll industry. Another niche in her collection is the mama doll. These dolls were developed as the industry was striving to produce an unbreakable doll that was easier for children to handle. Mama dolls are defined as having a voice box and a cloth body with swing legs. Georgene Averill of the Averill Manufacturing Co. first introduced this body type in 1918, the voice box was not added until 1921. Thus the first walking, talking mama doll was born. Sales soared and they remained a significant share of the doll market into the 1940’s. Composition dolls are truly the transitional doll. They dominated the market from 1909 when they began to take hold in the market place until the introduction of hard plastic dolls in 1949. A transitional point in history that saw 2 world wars, a progressive time of social and industrial growth in America. The changes in American history are reflected in the changes in the dolls design, construction, materials and fashion. Ursula’s collection takes you on a journey through the entire history of the American composition doll. Whether focusing on a specific type of doll or a particular manufacture, each doll is a piece of the puzzle with a purpose to provide a complete picture. Fortunately for the doll community Ursula researched each doll compiling information ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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and sharing it through her magazine articles and collector’s books. When asked what prompted her to do the research and subsequently to start writing she simply replied “I wanted to know more”. At the time she began collecting there was very little information available on composition dolls. If you wanted to “know more” you had to do the leg work. Ursula noted that her husband, Otto, was very helpful here, driving her to the New York City public library where she would have access to primary research materials. she spent many hours searching out patent dates, going through advertising and old copies of trade journals such as Playthings magazine and other toy and novelty guides. Identifying a doll meant finding documentation through an advertisements or manufacture’s records. Ursula was not only driven by a need to know, but also inspired and supported by people like early compo researcher, Patricia Schoonmaker (author of “Compo Corner), who introduced her to Don Jensen, Patsy Moyer (former publisher of “Patsy and Friends”) and Nancy Carlson, all of them dedicated collectors, historians & authors of magazine articles and many of the most popular collector’s guides written on composition and other dolls. This group of talented people would become great friends, sharing their passion and supporting Ursula’s favorite doll, Mibs made by Louis Amberg & Son circa 1921

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each others efforts to preserve and advance the knowledge of dolls. In 1980, Ursula began her writing career, eventually doing a monthly column “American Doll Show Case” with the Doll Reader magazine. Then in 2003, the Antique Doll Collector magazine published her column “Learning About American Dolls.” Here she would share her knowledge for another ten years. Ursula continued to develop her collection and gather information, Otto was responsible for all of the photography. Their efforts culminated in 1999 with the publication of Ursula’s first book “Collector’s Encyclopedia of American Composition Dolls 1900-1950” and subsequently “Collector’s Encyclopedia of American Composition Dolls 19001950 Volume II” published in 2004. If you collect composition dolls they are a must have. Along with hundreds of pictures, descriptions and values, Volume I also includes a brief history of the manufactures, doll designers, the construction of a composition doll, body types, minor repairs and a chapter on caring for and maintaining a composition doll. Ursula’s books are full of practical information like this and at the same time serve as a well organized

Mama doll with paper Kiddie Pal label made by Regal Doll Mfg. Co.

In the spring of 2018 Ursula returned to Germany on a doll tour. She brought home this Schoenau Hoffmiester, German composition doll like one from her childhood.

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Top left: Grumpy made by Effanbee circa 1920’s Top right: Pair of 26” Kiddy Pal Dolly made by Regal Doll MFG. co. Inc. in 1928 Above: Beautiful 13” Betty made by Madame Alexander in 1935 Right: Pinky made by Madame Alexander.

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reference book. They are also a wonderful record of her fabulous collection. Some of the dolls featured in them are courtesy of other collectors but the vast majority belong to Ursula. My first copy of one of her books was “Volume II”. I received it as a Christmas gift with a notation inside “Maybe this will help you with your doll collecting”… indeed it did. It became my bible, referencing every doll I purchased and spending hours looking through the pictures dreaming of my next acquisition. Now, when I went to Ursula’s to begin work on this article, there they were, all those wonderful dolls that I drooled over for years, right in front of me. Even though, by this time, I had been a collector and a dealer for many years and had owned many of them myself, it was still astounding to see them all together, to see Ursula’s dolls. I was thinking, I remember that one… and oh there’s the one that was on the cover… and… and… and. Many of them displayed in cases, organized in specific groupings with reference cards and copies of advertising. Perhaps an equal number of dolls were stored in boxes with reference materials, sorted by type or manufacture, each doll wrapped in cotton fabric and each box labeled. Another section of shelving housed the dolls in their original boxes, it was like being in a toy store but organized like a museum. With so many fabulous and rare dolls, I had to ask if she had a favorite. She quickly replied “That’s like asking a mother to choose her favorite child”. But, after pondering the question for a bit she admitted to being partial to “Mibs” made by Louis Amberg & Son. Highly prized by collectors and according to Ursula’s book, “Amberg’s most artistic achievement”. Ursula continues to expand her collection, always looking for that special doll, one that she has not seen before or will complete

Above: 9” McGuffy Ana with suitcase and wardrobe by Madame Alexander. Right: “Mother and Me” Play set by Madame Alexander, circa 1940 features a 15” and a 9” Wendy Ann and a 9” Little Betty doll with a suit case and wardrobes.

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a grouping. She still shares her knowledge, educating collectors through special exhibits and presentations. Presently she is a member of the UFDC museum oversight committee. The museum, located at the UFDC Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, endeavors to present the complete story of dolls including antique, vintage, modern, play and artist dolls. Ursula travels to the museum bi-annually to attend work week were they catalog new arrivals, maintain the permanent collection and prepare special exhibits. In 2017-2018 she mounted a special exhibit entitle, “Grace Drayton, Creator of the Campbell Kids.” Always doing what she can to advance the knowledge of dolls and preserve their history. According to Wikipedia the hobby of collecting includes seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining items that are of interest. For more than 40 years Ursula has exceeded this definition while making enormous strides toward fulfilling the UFDC’s vision to “Educate, Preserve and Conserve”. Ursula Mertz is the ultimate collector. The most marvelous thing about all that she has accomplished is that it was not necessarily something she planned or set out to do but rather something that grew out of her passion and dedication. I’m sure Ursula would agree that the greatest accomplishment we can hope to achieve is to be an inspiration to others. I hope, infused with her “need to know” attitude you will be inspired to learn more about the dolls you collect. Each doll, regardless of it’s purpose or type, is a work of art. A work of art can only truly be appreciated with an understanding of the history and the inspiration behind it. Sharing our knowledge and passion is the driving force that will ultimately ensure the preservation of dolls with their historical and cultural significance. I want to thank Ursula for allowing me to tell her story, for being an inspiration, a mentor and a friend. Top: Annie Roonie of King Features, Syn. Designed by Josef l Kallus for Cameo Doll Co. Left: Group of composition and wood segmented Disney characters featuring Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket made by Ideal in the late 1930’s and early 1940’s

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Includes P a for Sailor ttern Suit

Harry’s Babies: A Look At Schoenhut Baby Dolls by Martha Waterman Nichols

Photo 1 – Bill Schoenhut with the bust his uncle, Harry Schoenhut, sculpted of him as a baby taken at the Schoenhut Collectors Club’s first meeting in October, 1986. Photo by Betty and Quentin O’Sullivan.

Harry Schoenhut Babies: In the Image of a Real Baby In 1911, art academy-trained Harry Schoenhut was living with his brother and sister-in-law who were expecting their first child. When young William arrived, Harry was asked to be his godfather, and took a personal interest in little “Bill.” When Bill was 9 months old, Harry sculpted a likeness of his godson that in 1913 became a new line of infant/baby Schoenhut dolls. [Photo 1] As the Schoenhut advertising stated, “Schoenhut dolls are the image of real children.” [Photo 2] The A. Schoenhut Company of Philadelphia was known for its toy pianos, soldier, policeman, and fireman gear, rolly-pollys, toy weaponry, toy boats, and toy circus with a huge array of figures and animals. In 1911, the Schoenhut Company entered the doll market with their line of “all-wood perfection art dolls.” The patented dolls were made of poplar and maple, with solid wood, enamelpainted heads advertised as unbreakable and washable. Their wood bodies were fully articulated through the use of steel spring hinges and swivel parts. [Photo 3] The dolls had no elastic stringing which would eventually decay. Advertised as “the strongest and most indestructible doll that was ever made,” a prototype doll was famously tossed out the factory window, and again out an upstairs window of the Schoenhut family home; it suffered only a dinged nose. The earliest dolls, including two “Infant” models (child dolls called Tootsie-Wootsie and Schnickel-Fritz), had been 38

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Photo 2 – Cover of the 1914 Schoenhut catalog, reprinted in 2009 by the Schoenhut Collectors Club.

Photo 3 – A promotional photo from the 1914 catalog, which demonstrated the Schoenhut doll’s posing ability.

Photo 4 – The Nature Limb baby using Harry Schoenhut’s design.

Photo 5 – Two 15 inch Nature Limb babies from the collection of Linda Spencer. Photo by Linda Spencer.

designed by an artist named Graziano, and then possibly by a Mr. Leslie, but the new line of babies was the first which originated from the Schoenhut family itself. Harry attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, studying with the well-known sculptor, Charles Gaffly. In 1912 he was made manager of the Schoenhut Company’s art department where he was already developing the new baby dolls based on his sculpture of his godson and nephew, Bill Schoenhut. A brand new body was also designed for some of the new baby models, similar to 5-piece, bent-limb baby bodies of composition. [Photo 4] Called “Nature Limbs,” the wood arms and legs of the new baby body were produced in three parts invisibly joined by wood dowels. At the hip and shoulder were typical Schoenhut steel spring joints. Due to the Nature Limb designation, dolls with 5-piece bodies are sometimes referred to by collectors as “nature babies.” [Photo 5] Models made with the typical Schoenhut fullyarticulated child body are known as “toddlers.” [Photo 6] Only the fullyarticulated bodies came with round metal stands and had corresponding holes in the feet (as well as in their shoes and stockings) to fit the stand’s post. The Photo 7 – An original Schoenhut metal two holes in each doll stand, and original white kid shoe with foot allowed the grommeted holes in the sole.

dolls to stand flat or on tip-toe. [Photo 7] The company had a well-organized system of numbering for the dolls based on the style of face and hair, and the size of each model. The new babies were: No. 107—11" and 14" painted-hair toddlers, Photo 6 – 14/ 107 W toddler body and and 13" paintedoriginal, worn mohair wig. hair baby. These are referred to as 11/107, 14/107, and 13/107. Other models are designated the same way, size first, then model number. The only disadvantage to the Schoenhut number system is that the numbers were not imprinted on the dolls. We know of them from existing Schoenhut catalogs. No. 107W—the same as the 107, but with short bob-style mohair wig instead of painted hair. This was the only wig style offered for Harry Schoenhut babies. [Photos 8 & 9] No. 108—a larger, more detailed model, 17" toddler and 15” baby with painted hair. No. 108W—wigged versions of the 108 toddler and baby. [Photos 10 & 11] Later, in 1919 and 1921, specialty versions of the Harry Schoenhut babies were created: a non-mechanical walker [Photos 12 & 13] in 11-, 14-, and 17-inch sizes, and a 13- and 15-inch sleep-eyed baby. Harry Schoenhut patented his sleep eyes in 1921. In 1924, a cloth-bodied baby with wood head made a brief appearance. Factory clothing for the Harry Schoenhut babies was limited. [Photos 14 & 15] It included a knee-length cotton chemise, gingham or chambray knee-length rompers, and a lawn christening-style dress with diaper, petticoat, and ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Photo 8 – 14/107 W toddlers. Left, boy from 1911-1914, with impressed mark; right, girl with replaced wig and oval decal circa 1915-1926.

Photo 9 – 11/107 W toddler, the smallest size, with original bob wig. She wears the party dress from the Mary Frances Sewing Book made from a reduced-size pattern by Susan Sirkis.

Photo 10 – 17/108 W toddler, the largest size, wearing romper and sun hat from the Mary Frances Sewing Book. The 108 mold was more finely detailed than the 107 mold.

Photo 11 – A 17-inch Harry Schoenhut toddler, model 108 W, with replaced wig. He is wearing gingham rompers from a pattern in the Mary Frances Sewing Book.

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Photo 12 – The Schoenhut baby as a nonmechanical walker introduced in 1919. From the collection of Donna Neale, photo by Donna Neale.

Photo 13 – The walker baby had Nature Limb arms and straight legs with a special walker joint. Photo by Donna Neale. Photo 14 – Two Nature Limb babies and four toddler babies model the lawn chemise and gingham or chambray rompers available from the Schoenhut factory. Photo from the 1914 reproduction catalog.

Photo 15 – In the 1914 catalog, long christening-style dresses and bonnets for the Harry Schoenhut babies were offered.

cap. Ankle-length lawn dress sets for the toddlers included shoes and stockings, while the babies had longer dresses, but no shoes or stockings. Regular Schoenhut garments could be purchased for the toddlers, as the bodies were the same. Hats, shoes and stockings, wigs, and replacement hands and feet were also available from the company, as well as repainting/ refinishing services. Starting about 1915, Schoenhut dolls came with a pinon advertising button; earlier dolls did not have the button. [Photo 16] Most Harry Schoenhut babies have a small, round green copyright sticker on the back of their heads, while the earliest carried an impressed copyright mark. [Photo 17] Bent limb bodies can be unmarked, or, along with the toddler bodies, might have the early impressed mark or the green oval decal. [Photo 18] The babies continued to be made into the 1920s, but were out of production between 1926 and 1928, depending on the model. Dressing Schoenhut babies appropriately is a pleasure using the 1910s Mary Frances sewing and knitting books by Jane Fryer or the 1967 self-published “Sewing for Schoenhuts” book by Anna McQuilkin. It even includes stocking patterns. [Photo 19] Reproduction shoes with stand holes and new stands with posts are also available from on-line sources. Today collectors can find Harry Schoenhut babies in good condition at affordable prices. Fewer of them suffer serious paint issues, and many have sweet expressions, making them attractive to collectors who love babies. The toddlers might be slightly more favored by collectors thanks to their greater posing ability and wider range of sizes. The 11" toddler is probably the hardest to find, but well worth the effort. Harry Schoenhut’s tribute to his godson, Bill, is now an American antique doll classic. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Photo 16 – This 14-inch wigged toddler baby displays his Schoenhut advertising pin. From the collection of Sylvia Whatley, photo by Sylvia Whatley.

Photo 17 – The earliest mark was impressed into the wood. The round copyright sticker has been scratched, but it still visible.

Photo 18 – After 1915, the copyright sticker is joined by the oval decal, replacing the impressed mark.

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Classic Sailor Costume for 11-Inch Schoenhut Toddler © Martha Waterman Nichols, 2009 1. First, make the collar: Sew right sides of collar and lining together, all around the outer edge EXCEPT for the center backs—turn and press, and also press both seam allowances for the collar center backs inward. Now, when you topstitch the braid onto the collar, you can hide the ends inside the center backs of the collar, and topstitch or invisibly hand stitch the opening closed. This is easier than sewing the braid to one layer of the fabric first. 2. Next, sew shoulder seams of front and backs, and hem the center backs of the blouse. 3. Sew the collar on with right side of collar to wrong side of blouse. Clip at the V, and along neckline, turn collar to outside, and press. The seam allowance is now hidden. 4. Hem the sleeves, then sew braid onto sleeves. 5. Clip armhole of blouse, match notch to shoulder seam, pin sleeve to blouse, and sew sleeves into armholes. Sample was made of baby seersucker with soutache braid trim.

6. Sew underarm and side seam in one long seam. 7. Hem blouse and add closures to back, lapping right over left. 8. Add a ribbon bow to collar end. To make a pleated skirt, you will need about 25” of fabric that is your preference of skirt length, plus waist seam allowance and hem allowance. Hem the strip first, then pleat it to fit the doll’s hip measurement, pressing well. Make a waistband of 1” or less in width to fit your doll’s waist, plus a little overlap for the closure, and including underwear and blouse tucked in—if you want to duplicate the sample. I like to hem the edges of the skirt along with the hem, and then sew the waistband on, allowing a slight overlap of the skirt edges, like a kilt, rather than making a back seam. Close with snaps. This way you can re-press your pleats easily, and store the skirt flat.

Photo 19 – These three books are excellent resources for clothing Schoenhut dolls appropriately.

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”Suzie Sunshine” is shown here cradling her Effanbee “Babykin” in matching outfit. (Author’s Collection)

During the 1950s and 1960s Effanbee made some beautiful vinyl dolls. Producing dolls that little girls would enjoy playing with was one of Effanbee’s main goals; now these same vinyl dolls are becoming very appealing to doll collectors. They certainly are in the vintage category as they are approximately sixty years old now. It seems some of these dolls are harder to find in original condition than older dolls. Possibly this is because many of them became play dolls just as Effanbee intended. These dolls were sculpted by Bernard Lipfert, who was from a family of doll and toy makers in Germany; he then immigrated and brought his talents to the United States. 46

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Lipfert designed play dolls for children beginning around 1915 and continuing well into the 1960s. The dolls were designed by Eugenia Dukas, from Newburgh, New York, who began working for the Effanbee Doll Corporation in 1947; her career with them lasted over thirty-five years so she also remembers Effanbee’s producing of their composition dolls as well. She collaborated with Lipfert as the dolls were sculpted. When Effanbee wanted a new doll sculpted they always went to Westbury, New York, where Lipfert resided. Eugenia fondly recalls going to his house where they consulted on the dolls, and she said she always enjoyed a wonderful meal during these visits provided

Mint twenty-two inch L’il Darlin’ was made as a toddler in this vinyl version, circa 1960. (Courtesy of Theriault’s)

In unplayed-with condition is this eighteen-inch “Suzie Sunshine” made in the late 1950s with her pretty little purse. (Courtesy of Theriault’s)

by Lipfert. Eugenia was responsible for the coloring and painting of the dolls’ faces to their costume details. She was influenced by her Aunt Eugenia who was a clothes designer. Interesting to note, Eugenia also was personally acquainted with Madame Alexander and recalls attending many doll functions where she was present. “Fluffy,” came out in 1957 and continued to be an important doll in the Effanbee line until 1965. Fluffy was made in an eight-inch and an eleven-inch model. However, unknown to many doll collectors, Fluffy was not always Fluffy. Effanbee was very creative and innovative with their marketing techniques. The eight-inch Fluffy was sold as “Patricia” in the early 1960s. She came with the Effanbee

heart tag with “Patricia inscribed on it; one difference being this Effanbee heart tag was a little smaller in size than the other Effanbee tags. It would be reasonable to surmise that it would be getting increasingly difficult to find an example of this Fluffy doll with the Patricia hangtag since Fluffy was probably advertised as Patricia for only about a year. In 1959 Effanbee made a vinyl “Patsy” and “Patsy Ann,” making use of an old name from their composition line. Patsy was eleven inches tall and Patsy Ann was 15 inches tall. The vinyl Patsy Ann looked nothing like her composition counterpart while the vinyl Patsy had the little pursed mouth like the Patsy made in the thirties and forties. Effanbee, like other doll manufacturers, used and reused a name often for decades. Another reason for doing this was because the companies wanted to make sure the name was not “owned” by a competitor and this required a lot of effort, time, and money. Two other popular dolls from ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Eugenia Dukas with her favorite doll, “Suzie Sunshine.” (Courtesy of Eugenia Dukas)

“Suzie Sunshine” is pictured here in an original outfit including bottle in her hand for her “Babykin.” (Courtesy of Julie Patrie)

the composition era that were made in vinyl versions were “Sweetie Pie” and “Little Lady.” Not only was Eugenia Dukas an integral part of the making of these Effanbee dolls, but she also gave many of these dolls their names! Her favorite doll was eighteen-inch “Suzie Sunshine.” Suzie Sunshine was first made in 1961 and had the cute little freckles which Effanbee used on so many of their dolls. Many others must have liked Suzie Sunshine because Effanbee made several other dolls that resembled her. Eugenia commented that she gave eleveninch “Half Pint,” her name because she looked so much like Suzie Sunshine. Half Pint was first offered in 1966. Other 48

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A sweet twosome is made by this “Gumdrop” doll with her “Babykin.” (Courtesy of Julie Patrie)

Effanbee’s “Baby Face” and her “Babykin” are beautifully outfitted in this example and were made in the late 1960s. (Courtesy of Julie Patrie)

dolls that resembled Suzie Sunshine were “Gum Drop” and “Gumdrop” with her puffy little cheeks was made by Effanbee in 1962. “Baby Face.” An interesting aspect about these dolls was they were often displayed with an accompanying eight-inch (Author’s Collection) Effanbee “Babykin” doll with matching outfit. Effanbee made with vinyl body and limbs and a hard plastic head. In produced numerous other dolls during these decades. 1968 the all-vinyl “Dy-Dee Darlin” was introduced. Effanbee produced many darling play dolls; one of the This was a period where several “mod” or teenage names they actually used was “Li’l Darlin” or “L’il Darling.” dolls were starting to come out in the market, but Effanbee In 1947 Effanbee’s Li’l Darlin’ had a stuffed cloth body and stayed, for the most part during this era, with the classic head and limbs made of vinylite plastic. Then in the sixties look for their dolls of the “little girl” dresses and frilly Effanbee made a twenty-three inch baby doll with dark bonnets and buntings for their baby dolls. brown curls, and her name became L’il Darling. Another very important doll in Effanbee’s line was the “Dy-Dee Baby.” This doll was the first drink and wet doll. She was first made in the early thirties. The 1956 Dy-Dee Baby was ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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“Fluffy” was a very important doll in Effanbee’s line, circa 1960. (Courtesy of Theriault’s)

“Fluffy” was not always “Fluffy.” (From Contemporary Doll Collector, Scott Publications, Oct./Nov. 2006)

This is an endearing paper advertisement for the “Dy-dee Darlin’ doll from Playthings Magazine 1968. (Author’s Collection)

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Both made in 1959, “Patsy Ann” looks nothing like her composition counterpart but little vinyl “Patsy” has the pursed mouth similar to the earlier Patsy dolls. (Author’s Collection)

Little eleven-inch “1/2 Pint” looks “pretty in pink.” (Author’s Collection)

Acknowledgments and Resources The author would like to express special appreciation for encouragement and information provided for this article by Eugenia Dukas, Arlene Jensen, and Julie Patrie, and to my husband, Gerald Foster, for photographing my dolls. “Doll Talk with Arlene & Don Jensen,” Contemporary Doll Collector, Scott Publications, October/November 2006 “Doll Talk with Ajay & Don Jensen,” Contemporary Doll Collector, Scott Publications, April/ May 2007 “Doll Talk with Arlene and Don Jensen,” Contemporary Doll Collector, Scott Publications, December/January 2005 “Effanbee The Dolls With The Golden Hearts,” by M. Kelly Ellenburg, Trojan Press Inc., June 1973

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BUYING BLISS FOR DOLL COLLECTORS – NADDA GOES TO SEATTLE

he National Antique Doll Dealers Association (NADDA) stages a doll show and sale every year. The events take place in locations throughout the United States. In 2019, this very special show is named “The Doll, The Costume & The Wardrobe” and is planned for Seattle, Washington, May 4th and 5th. Collectors and the public are welcome. Held only once a year, this show brings together an incredible group of top-notch doll dealers. Most have decades of experience and thoroughly delight in sharing their enormous body of knowledge and expertise with the many avid collectors who attend. The quality of the dolls and the dealers is such that going to a NADDA Show is akin to experiencing a graduate seminar on the world of antique dolls.

NADDA President Marion Maus

NADDA Vice President Philip May

There is a great deal of excitement that this show is on the west coast for the first time in many years. Collectors will enjoy the always fabulous event brimming with great merchandise from dealers throughout the country, including an exceptionally large dealer contingent from the west. But don’t miss out on the sights: NADDA member Valerie Fogel says “Visit the original Starbucks along with famous Pike Street Market and The Space Needle, then hop a ferry to experience the beauty of Puget Sound. Extend your stay and enjoy one of the nation’s best cities!” The National Antique Doll Dealers Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1986. “NADDA seeks to establish trust and confidence between collector and dealer and requires that members subscribe to a code of ethics and conduct of business,” says NADDA Vice President Phil May. Professional doll dealers seeking DETAILS to join must wait one year to become The 2019 NADDA Show and Sale called `The Doll, The Costume & The permanent, full members. NADDA Wardrobe’ is May 4th and 5th at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, President Marion Maus says, “the best thing Seattle Airport Southcenter, 16500 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA (206 575 about being a NADDA member is that you 8220). Ask for the NADDA rate. are around a large group of incredible dolls Show Admission $6 Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 11am-3pm and remarkable people who share your Presentations: 9 am Sunday “Discerning Originality” by Samy Odin passion and bring an enormous depth of 10 am Sunday “The Textile Dilemma” by Brian Mogren knowledge about dolls, their context and For information, contact Yvonne Baird, 360 791 6535 or baird2@comcast.net historical significance.” What could be better than that?

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by Linda Holderbaum

have an art background and have worked at an art museum for over 30 years. Also being a doll collector I always had a fondness for dolls depicting artists and have many of them displayed in my office at work. Surprisingly I have found that even with the variety of dolls made to depict various occupations over the years the “artist” dolls are not that plentiful. To my delight and thanks to a very generous sister, you see the first doll in this article that came as a gift that does depict such as occupation or at least hobby. It is a 12-inch French bisque

The full set consists of the cardboard which measures 20 ½-inches tall by 11 ½-inches and doll, watercolor paints, oil pastels, a miniature easel, brushes and ruler as well as a catalog of artist painting sets and several coloring sheets. All the items have been “sewn” onto the cardboard palette—they were either careful put together by an individual or by a company. The new red elastic may have been replacements for original thread or string. In either case the set in nicely done. Red and white ribbon is glued to the edges and tied in bows on the bottom edge. Lithographed colored flowers were cut out and glued on the surface for decoration. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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The doll, standing 12-inches tall, is a bisque head with stationary eyes and open mouth with mohair wig on a heavy composition body. Dressed in black short pants with light blue artist smock, the artist holds a wooden artist palette on its right hand. The doll’s head has the anchor mark with “J” and “V” on either sides of the anchor and the word “Liane” under the symbol, which is a mark attributed to dolls made by J. Verlingue who worked in France from 1915 to 1921.

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The real watercolor dishes are metal trays with the blocks of watercolor glued in. Most of the paints have an original hallmark still visible.

mounted on a heavy cardboard handmade (?) artist’s palette complete with unused watercolor paints, brushes and tools. Newly received dolls always lead to the search through books, catalogs, articles, etc. for back up information. While I had found many catalog illustrations of dolls tied into boxes with farm animals, furniture or other dolls, I did not find any with art supplies. Catalogs feature art kits for children and adults but none with dolls. So, while deciding to share this special doll with you I decided to examine some of the others that line the shelves of my office and that might be of interest. Dolls in various occupations have been produced but very few artists. Comical characters featuring artists were created by the Italian Klumpe Company in cloth with wire armature for posing. Several Greek dolls depicting men as artists are shown here. A few dolls creating art or as artists were made in the 1960s and 1970s. The most visible modern doll that includes art as a profession is Barbie (trademark of Mattel). There are modern creations as well that depict specific artists such as Van Gogh, Rembrandt and others which we will not cover yet. Those seen here reflect the artist as male for the most part. It is not until our modern times that female artists have been produced. This is yet another instance where dolls are truly a mirror of man. Do you have any dolls featuring occupations? A 7 ½-inch wooden easel is tied to the bottom edge as well as a metal water dish at the bottom left edge.

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The pamphlet behind the doll is a catalog of watercolor and oil pastel sets and titled “A Lesson in Watercolor.”

The inside illustrates painting sets as well as pastel drawing sets but no prices. The articles can be “found at all paper makers and color merchants.” Included are “Metal boxes garnished with fine colors of schools.

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The back of the brochure has “Principles for the employment of color mixing” with the bottom section showing some of the most used mixtures.

A group of 12-inch artists from Greece. With sculpted vinyl heads and plastic hands and feet they are on wire armature bodies. All have glued on soft fur type hair and beards with painted features.

The painter with the artist palette is missing his paint brush for his right hand. He wears a plaid artist smock, black cotton pants and green silk scarf.

This artist holds tightly his 4 ½ by 7-inch painting which has the signature “Christos.” He has a green patterned smock, black corduroy pants and a black beret.

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The sculptor holds his chisel in his right hand and has a white smock and black pants.

From the 1960s and made in Poland is this wooden artist working on a potter’s wheel. Made of wood with a wire armature body and felt limbs, he is 5-inches tall.

The only modern doll shown here is “Brenda Brush Go Go!” She was produced by Topper in 1965. She is plastic with a wire bending body and a character molded face with painted features with glued on reddish mohair. She is all original but missing the plastic tube type case she came in.

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11/17/18-2/10/19 ~ Switzerland. Christmas Tree Art for the Holidays Art Glass - tree decorations from around 1920. Basle Toy Museum. www.swmb.museum.

MARCH 2019 1-3 ~ Dubuque, IA. Antique Spectacular Vintage Market. QCCA EXPO CENTER. Kim Schilling, Melting Pot Productions, Inc. 712326-9964. Kim.spectacular@gmail.com 2 ~ Cocoa, FL. Doll, Bear, Miniature & Toy Show. Holiday Inn. Florida Space Coast Doll Club. Joanne Collazo. 856-266-2518. creativejojo@aol.com

2 ~ Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Cameo Doll Club. Patricia Morley. 949-521-6090. pattimorley@cox.net.

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2 ~ Fletcher/Asheville, NC. Doll & Bear Show. WNC Agricultural Boone Building. Southeastern Doll Shows. Jackie Stone. 828-5052287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com 2 ~ Santa Barbara, CA. Doll Show. Earl Warren Showgrounds. Santa Barbara Doll Club. Xavier Loza. 805-698-1415. SBdollclub@gmail.com 3 ~ Buena Park, CA. Doll Show featuring Barbie Dolls. Holiday Inn. 310-386-4211.

3 ~ Tucson, AZ. Toy Show. Tucson Expo Center. Casey Goslin. 602-396-3572. www. tucsontoyshow.com

9 ~ El Paso, TX. Doll Show. Best Western Plus Hotel. Sun Country Doll Folks. Janna Daniels. 915-637-3438. jandoll246@gmail.com

9 ~ Fairhope, AL. Doll & Toy Show. Fairhope Civic Center. Eastern Shore Doll Club of Alabama. Sheryl Columber. 251-284-4089. sam. dc.sc.07LEX@gmail.com. Vickie Nicholas. 251455-7935. mamanicivic@aol.com.

9 ~ Lakeland, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Lake Mirror Center. Tropical Doll Study Club. Vicki MacTavish. 315-481-8116. Diane Milla. 863-6441144. millandiane@gmail.com. thecondies@aol. com.

9 ~ Port Charlotte, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Charlotte Harbor Event Center. Pt. Charlotte Doll Club of Florida. Sheila West. 941-255-0340. 401-699-3750. sheilawest11@yahoo.com 10 ~ Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Alexander Firemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Rec Hall. Linda. 585-482-0835. sukeylin@yahoo.com

10 ~ Dewitt, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Center of Dewitt. Sandy Johnson Barts. 269-599-1511. 10 ~ Maquoketa, IA. Doll Show. Centerstone Inn & Suites. Sherryl Newton. easterniowadollshows@aol.com. www. facebook.com/easterniowadollshows.

10 ~ Southlake, TX. Doll Show. Southlake Town Square Hilton. Joni Holland. 817-9291691.

13-14 ~ Denver, PA. Toy & Doll Auction. Morphy Auctions. 877-968-8880. info@ morphyauctions.com. morphyauctions.com.

14-16 ~ Houston, TX. Doll Convention Show & Sale. Marriott Houston Hobby. Bay Area Doll Club of Texas. Becca Hisle. 281-614-0077. beccasdolls@gmail.com

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16 ~ Naples, FL. Daffadowndilly, The Johnson Collection and The Margaret Lumia Collection, Part Two. Hyatt Regency. Auction. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. info@theriaults.com. www.theriaults.com 16-17 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Washington State Fairgrounds. alisadollshow@gmail.com. 253-961-8131. www.dolls4all.com

16 ~ Richmond, VA. Doll Show. Richmond Raceway. UFDC Member. Contact is Judy. 434-981-3822.

16 ~ Venice, FL. Doll Show. Woodmere Park. Venice Doll Club of Florida. Patty Andrews. 941-493-6089. Holly Hamm. hollyhamm70@gmail.com

17 ~ Naples, FL. Madame Alexander, The Rodney Waller Collection: Part Two. Auction. Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. Theriault’s. 410224-3655. info@theriault.com. www.theriaults.com

21 ~ Hatfield, PA. Collector’s Auction. Alderfer Auctions. Alderferauction.com. 215-393-3000 21-24 ~ Pacific Grove, CA. The Grovian Doll Museum presents Jardin du Luxembourg. A Denise Buese Sewing Workshop. Registration. Carmel Doll Shop. 831-643-1902. www.carmeldollshop.com

24 ~ Ft. Wayne, IN. Doll Show. Fort Wayne Armory. Sharon Napier. 586-731-3072. lildolls@excite.com 27 ~ Ocala, FL. Doll Show. Rolling Greens Village Clubhouse. Harriet Brinker. 954-292-7758. hnatalan@gmail.com

29-30 ~ Germany. Spring Auction. Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion. 0049(0)6203-13014. Fax 0049(0)6203-17193. mail@sielzeugauktion.de. www.spielzeugauktion.de 30 ~ Flat Rock, NC. Land O’Sky Doll Club Annual Luncheon. Kenmure Country Club. Registration required. Featuring Valerie Fogel. Suzi Smith. 828-667-3690. dollwizz@charter.net 30-31 ~ Las Vegas, NV. Antique, Vintage, Modern Dolls, Toys, Miniatures, Accessories & More. Rowbear Lowman. 831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net

30 ~ Timonium, MD. Teddy Bear Show. Holiday Inn & Conference Center. Teddy Bear Artist Co-op Shows. Donna Nielsen. 585-899-0508. tdybrshowinfo@gmail.com

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The Doll Study Club of Long Island 39th Annual Doll and Teddy Bear Show & Sale

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22-24 ~ Dubuque, IA. Antique Spectacular Vintage Market. Grand River Center. Kim Schilling, Melting Pot Productions, Inc. 712-326-9964. Kim.spectacular@gmail.com

23 ~ France. Antique Doll Auction. Galerie De Chartres. +33(0)2 37 88 28 28 (F) +33(0)2 37 88 28 20. chartres@galeriedechartres.com

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30 ~ West Chester/Cincinnati, OH. Doll Show. EnterTRAINment Junction Expo. Queen City Beautiful Doll Club. Margie Schultz. 513-207-8409. askmargie@aol.com

31 ~ Alberton, NY. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. VFW 155 Searingtown Rd. The Doll Study Club of Long Island. Bonnie Olsen. 516-747-1425. hcbd41@yahoo.com 31 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Karla Moreland Presents. Karla. 815-356-6125. kmorela@ais.net.

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7 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com

6 ~ Lynnwood, WA. Antique Doll, Toy & Sale. Embassy Suites. Joy Hill. 425-712-1575. Trevino746@aol.com

7 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Boston Hotel. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com 7 ~ Fullerton, CA. Doll, Teddy, Miniature & Artisan Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. 831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net

7 ~ Maumee/Toledo, OH. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Maumee Recreation Center. Sandy Bullock. 734-282-0152. sandy4085@hotmail.com 12-14 ~ Rock Island, IL. Antique Spectacular Vintage Market. Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Kim Schilling, Melting Pot Productions, Inc. 712-326-9964. Kim.spectacular@gmail.com

13 ~ Jonesborough, TN. Doll Show. Jonesborough Visitor Ctr. The Dollhouse. Ellen Stafford. 423-753-0022.

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17” Kestner Hilda 245 Baby, blue sleep eyes, plaster pate, HH wig, beautiful baby body, head marked: J. Made in Germany 13, 245, JDK jr, 1914, © Hilda $1650. Now $1495. 22” Jumeau French Fashion size 9 w/ red V mark, blue treaded eyes, beautiful leather body, patched at wrist, pierced ears, mohair wig, dressed wonderfully $5250. Now $4395.

8” Set of Alexander Dionne Quintuplets as found, 2 toddlers, 3 babies in all original outfits (need cleaning), 4 tagged (no purple), 2 pink, aqua has small hole in outfit, nice compo, doll in blue has chip on curl & lifting by nose $495.00

26.5” K Star R 116A on BJ Toddler body, brown sleep eyes, cheek rub, brunette HH wig $1750. Now $1395. 8” Vogue Toodles Cossack all original, nice compo $99.95 8” Vogue Toodles Peter Pan original outfit, no hat, replaced shoes, some crazing $82.50

19” Kestner 220 on BJ toddler body, blue sleep eyes, om w/ teeth, antique clothing $3595. Now $2995.

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THE EARLY LENCI MASCOTTES 1927 TO 1931

by Linda Edward (New Department)

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DOLLS IN TARTAN by Linda Holderbaum

EARLY LENCI: Model 287 is seen in 1929, 1930 and 1931 catalogues, and she continues to be made well into the later 1930s. She retains her original cardboard square tag only seen on the early dolls. Please note her very rare blue stud earrings. Fisher Collection Photo by Rick Fisher and Susan Voake.

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1) Special Bonnie Braids - with Hang Tag & Toothbrush, Factory Perfect! $250. Mint Italian Rabbit w. Tag - 21” ears to toes, in Factory Clothes w. Basket & Pipe! $225. 11” Comic ’30’s Duckling - probably British in original Clothes! $95 2) Charming ‘English Tudor’ Doll House - ca:1930/40; w. 3-big square rooms and bright colors inside and out. Lightweight and sound, just 16” x 17” x 11” $350 3) 3.5” Doll House Pair - glass eyes, jointed bodies w. orig Factory Clothes/Wigs. $325 4) Rare 28” Ears to Toes Italian Rabbit - w.Tag “Alberto Vecchiotti/ Milano”; original clothes & Rake. Mint condition! $295 5) Rare! 6.5” Wigged Baby Bo-Kaye Toddler - Joe Kallus Character with Factory Wig & Clothes $750. 6” Brown Bisque K*R Toddler - w. Starfish Hands and Sleep eyes mint.$375. Unusual Heubach Piano Baby- holds egg with Hand Painted Pansies! MINT $250 6) Scarce 12” Socket Head Bye-lo Signed Compo Body original paint! Charming Orig Period clothes, Blue set eyes.Great! $650 7) 10.5“ Pint Size Lenci Character 160/B - adorable impish cabinet rarity with Hat & Shoes.$550. 5” Brown Heubach Piano Baby Rare, mint & fully signed! $295 8) 9” Brown Bisque w. Side Glancing Glass Eyes - prettiest child with mohair wig and the most adorable clothes! $445 9) 16” Unusual Brown Bisque ‘My Dearie’ - Orig Wig, Glass Sleep Eyes, very sweet clothes, all so dear in her cabinet size. $395 10) Nu-Art Dolls in Orig.Boxes - Mint 15” dolls ‘attic found’ w. their Hang Tags, Names and so clean too! $140 the pair. 11) Unusual Large Hen Candy Container- Sits on Rare Original Nest with 3 chicks inside! Mint! $195 12) 14” Lenci Asian - Rare Lucia model w. Oriental features, amber color, black mohair wig and Orig. Clothes. $550 13) 1940’s Really Working 6” Keywind Rabbits- ever so funny! active movements….cute. Big eaters! $95 the pair. 14) Saks 5th Ave. Raggedy Pair‘Hank’ & Hatti’ made by Kreuger, w.labels & provenance in orig. Saks box. Mint $95 15) 21”Artist Made ‘A.Marque’Jtd. body, All Orig and Mint Mary Lambeth doll w.Tag. $450 16) Mint Schoenhut ‘205’ Boy- w. full page photo in Corson Scho’ book! (see Photo 28). $1350

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20) “Elsa” a 14” Rare Name Doll - Bru-face French Export rarity, tender dreamy, blue PW’s, Cork pate and Orig Wig, Stiff Wrist Body, precious clothes, so rare and different! $2500 21) 22” Wonderful Carved Wooden - All Original paint with Brush Mark Curls, no touch-ups! Lively expression, sound slender fabric body. Quite impressive for your Collection of early and rare! $1600 22) All Original 17” Kathe Kruse Doll I - near perfect condition, probably Factory Clothes/Shoes, early wide hips, separate thumbs, lovely color, multiple brushmarks, faintly Signed Foot, all unplayed! Such a gentle soul! $2900 23) 21” Wigged Rollinson Heirloom Child - fabulous early Oil Painted American portrait, great paint, long Mint Wig, Wonderful Quaint Clothes incl. Button Front Coat Dress with Matching Spats over Leather Keystone Shoes! Rare one! $2495

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24) Little Sultan and His Clowns - Exotique Pull Toy - w.original pull cord and metal wheels; The fancy Glass Eye Character Clowns carry the French bisque head Sultan in his chair while he ‘pulls their hair’! All in their fancy silks & lace! 5” x 13” x 17” $1950 25) All Original 24” Steiner Bebe ‘Mariner’- splendid big Blue Spiraled PW’s, smiling mouth w/ 6 Tiny Perfect Teeth, Orig.Full Wig, Stiff Wrist Signed Body, in her wonderful Wool Nautical Ensemble with Red Leather Shoes! A total French classic! $2700 26) The Rare ‘A.T. Style’ Closed Mouth Steiner - a 20” tall beauty w. immaculate bisque, sumptuous quality, Blue PW’s, shaded lids, Signed Body (some repair) and lovely Vintage Silk Ensemble and Factory Shoes and Necklace. Breathtaking bebe! $3600

27) Stunning 21” Circle Dot Bru in Original Clothes - Magnificent style! One of the earliest of Brus - beautifully preserved, perfectly clean and exquisitely made! Bustle back Flamboyant Nursery Attire in the ‘grand manner’, ivory pure bisque, glowing Brown PW’s, Mint mohair curls and the coveted Teeth & Tip of Tongue. This one has it all! $11,800 28) 20” Large & Magnificent Carved Hair Schoenhut - uncanny condition on this Museum Class Schoenhut, probably Factory Original Sailor Dress as seen in the Corson book and Factory Original Shoes, plus compelling doe-eyed expression, all mint condition! $2800. Mint 14” Ribbon Winning Schoenhut Boy ‘205’ - A full page photo in Corson Book of this excellent fellow with Original Shoes & Stand. What a warm hearted expression! $1500

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A new column begins this month in Antique Doll Collector. It is called The Quest and it is written by Linda Edward. Edward, who describes herself as wife, mother, grandmother and doll fanatic, in that order, will contribute to our magazine writing about what she calls “The Quest.” The quest is the search all doll-lovers understand. The search not just for the rarest, best doll, but the quest for information, knowledge, history and understanding through dolls. Linda’s motto is preserving history through the enjoyment of collecting. She will write on such topics as value, research, historical context and, of course, learning through dolls. Linda is a doll book author, educator and consultant; a Past President of the United Federation of Doll Clubs, Inc., a Past President of The Doll Collectors of America, Inc., and much more... For eighteen years she operated The Doll Museum in Newport, RI, which closed in 2005. Turn to page 16 to read Linda’s column on The Value of Dolls.

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18” Izannah Walker with ringlet curls

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he upcoming auction season is busy. Here are some auction news and events to look forward to: In April, The Spring Antique & Artist Doll Auction, April 24-25 2019 in Newark, Ohio features premier dolls, including a 21” Bru Jne 10 Napoleon from the Mid-Ohio Historical Doll and Toy Museum (see our article on the museum founder, collector Henrietta Pfeifer, in this issue), as well as dolls from other private collections across America. There are early Black dolls from the collection of Teresa Higgs, Knoxville, TN, a hard-tofind Izannah Walker with ringlet curls (shown). Other notable collections represented include the closed mouth Sonneberg Bebes and all-bisques of Betty Forrest, and the one-of-a-kind artist dolls of Betty Minton. A four-day Withington doll extravaganza takes place May 8-11 in Nashua, NH with nearly 1,000 dolls present. The Doll Auction is on May 9th and 10th and includes the Doll Collection of Dolores Smith. Note, the May issue of Antique Doll Collector will have an article on the forty-year career in dolls of the beloved Dolores Smith who passed away last year. In Europe, Ladenburger celebrates 30 years’ auctioneering. The auction house was founded in 1989 and first auctions took place in the medieval Kaiserkeller in Ladenburg. A new company

Auction Gallery building opened in 2003. It has offices, photographic works, layout and design, exhibitions, preliminary inspections and auctions all in their own premises, The auction hall offers places for 300 people. The company now has all modern technology - bids by telephone, live bidding via online portals, bilingual catalogs and internet presentation. The house offers a large range of tin toys, Erzgebirge toys, military toys, toy trains (mainly with large train gauges), dollhouses and accessories, Christmas tree decoration, Steiff animals and bears, historical dolls and accessories. In this anniversary year a special collection of dolls from the 18 and 19 century was delivered. This collection was collected all over the world by two generations. Exquisite pieces are from important collections, (like Bodmer Continued on page 36

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13.5” F.G. Scroll Bebe, perfect bisque, threaded pw. eyes, 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 Bebe has earliest FG face, great cabinet size, a real find. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! $3950.

13” Steiner Figure C Bebe, pw. eyes w/early mauve blush under brows, mint pale bisque, orig. mohair wig w/orig. Steiner pate, all “FACTORY” orig. silk & lace dress, orig. undies, socks, orig. silk & lace matching hat & ant. Fr. shoes, on orig. early str. wrist Steiner body, w/earliest Cadeus body mark. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!! $5975.

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7” Kestner Pouty On Rare Compo Body, sleep eyes, feathered brows, perfect pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate, full “FACTORY” orig. batiste & lace dress, matching jacket, undies, ant. hat, crocheted socks & orig. leather shoes w/buckles, on rarely found fully jointed composition body w/clean shiny finish. Out of my own collection & she will be missed. ADORABLE!!! $3550.

12” S & H #949, cl/mo, early closed dome head, big pw. eyes, immaculate pale bisque & orig. long HH wig, wears her complete “FACTORY” orig. finely knit dress & hat, orig. slip & pantaloons, orig. socks & orig. leather shoes, on orig. S & H body w/early str. wrists, made for French Trade. Great cabinet size & has tremendous presence!! GORGEOUS!!! $2975.

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The Quest

Right: That long searched for and finally found example of any collector’s heart’s delight adds a dimension to life that can not be confined to dollars and cents.

The Quest: A New Column by Linda Edward We collectors are engaged in the never-ending quest for the dolls we love, historical information pertaining to our dolls and for a community of collectors with whom we can to share our hobby...LE

The Value of Dolls

s a doll dealer and an author of a doll value guide one of the most commonly asked questions I hear from collectors and non-collectors alike is “how much is this doll worth?” A seemingly simple question which always initiates a broader discussion of doll value. In dolls, as in any other area of antique collecting there are many different types of value. There is historic value, monetary value and emotional value. Historic value speaks to how important any doll is to us and to the world in general. What can it tell us about the era and society within which it was created? Is there an

important association between a specific example of a doll and a major historical event? This type of value, although important, is not always reflected in a doll‘s monetary value. Monetary value relates to how much it would cost to go out and purchase any particular item at the present time. Monetary values can be further broken out into current retail value, wholesale value and insurance value. Current retail value is determined by market demand which is collector driven. As various dolls come in and out of popularity with collectors the prices for these dolls flows up and down. In short, the larger the group of collectors looking for certain types of dolls the more it costs to purchase them, this is called “fair market value.” “Wholesale value” is a direct result of current fair market value. A dealer looking to purchase a doll for resale must buy at a price which will allow them to add a profit while selling at the fair market value. Auction houses also tend to sell items at wholesale or a little above wholesale, excepting in cases of highly desirable, hard to find items which can go above the retail price of more average examples of the same doll. “Insurance value” refers to Continued on page 18

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what you could expect to pay if you had to go out today and immediately purchase a replacement for a lost item and is usually the high end of the retail value. All of these values are also influenced by the overall condition of the example being discussed, originality, condition and rarity each play their part in the final dollar amount attached to each doll. Confusing enough for you?! Consider this simplified example: 18” Armand Marseille 390 doll, in original clothing and wig, with no damage

The AM390 has risen and fallen over and over in the continuing cycle of the Fair Market value of dolls. Photo courtesy of Morphy Auctions.

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Lastly, is the much less quantifiable emotional value. Does this doll add beauty or joy to our life, did searching for it, finding it, studying it, and sharing it with our collecting friends enhance our lives? Of all the various values discussed this is the value I personally qualify as “priceless” and I hope that every collector can create a truly priceless collection for themselves.

Above: Madame Alexander's set of Dionne Quintuplets, made in composition in the 1930s related to an historical event that captured world attention at the time giving these dolls an interesting Historical value. 18

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An example of the difference in the faces of a mascotte verses a miniature.

The Early Lenci Mascottes 1927 to 1931

By Judy Fisher • Photos by Rick Fisher and Susan Voake

n August 2007, I wrote an article for Antique Doll Collector titled “The Earliest Lenci Miniatures,” which showed how these little dolls changed over the years. The first small doll appeared as early as 1927 and then Lenci continued to make these little dolls well into the 1940s; however the quality dramatically changed after 1931. The focus of the current article will be to show these exquisite art dolls from 1929 to 1931. Upon careful examination, you will see the wonderful workmanship and many exquisite details that make these dolls very desirable to cloth doll collectors. First of all, their faces have a different expression than the later dolls. You will clearly see this above. While they still have the surprised look that Lenci is known for in these little dolls, their eyes are larger and the face is a bit rounder and wider. I’ve been fortunate

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to purchase dolls that needed restoration, so I discovered that their bodies were also differently constructed. While the arms were attached the same way, the legs were not. The early legs were hinged similar to the arms while the later miniatures have legs that rotated. Another discovery made was that the early mascottes have stitched toes. Also, these earlier dolls had thick felt hangers which can be seen on several dolls pictured in this article. The biggest difference in the dolls made during 1927 through 1931 from the later years were the elaborate outfits with incredible attention to every little detail from the hats, the clothes to the shoes and of course the wooden accessories. This is probably why some of these early mascottes were not continued into the later 1930s and 1940s, and those that were made had many adjustments

Leg construction of the early mascotte (left). Note how the leg is sewn onto the torso. She is wearing wonderful leather shoes used on the earlier dolls. Leg construction of the later miniatures (center). Above: On the mascottees, the feet were sewn to indicate toes similar to the rare 7 ½ bent knee dolls from 1931 Below: Model 264 called Marianna from 1927 catalogue. Courtesy of Susan Voake

made to their costumes. In fact, later I will show how some of these mascottes were only made one year; thus, their rarity makes them very sought after by collectors. Following are some wonderful examples of these dolls from three catalogues - 1929, 1930 and 1931. However, first I’ve included an extremely rare doll only seen in the 1927 catalogue called Marianna. Interestingly, she is shown as 10 ½ inches by herself against a backdrop seen only in this early catalogue. She has red hair that is seldom seen on Lenci dolls. Please note her hat, the red heart detail on the dress bodice as well as the sleeves, and of course the wooden Dutch shoes.

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The 1929 catalogue had 24 models shown as 23 cm. or 9 ½ inches with no name attached, whereas in the 1930 catalogue it states the dolls measure 22 cm. or 8 ½ inches and now for the first time the name “mascottes” is used. There are 20 models shown; some are the same as in the 1929 catalogue but others are new. Please note that the numbering system used by Lenci can be very confusing especially for collectors. The numbers are the same in 1929 and 1930; however, in the 1931 catalogue, the Lenci Company changed their identification to the letter “S” followed by two digit numbers. Regardless of these ambiguities and other Lenci mysteries, it is always a delight for collectors to discover these magnificent dolls. Next are a few examples of images from the 1929 catalogue along with actual photographs of some of the dolls. The first image from the 1929 catalogue shows models - 295, 284, 292, and 290 (below). The costume on 295 is absolutely marvelous from her headdress, the puffy sleeves and bodice, down to her yellow slippers (left). Next is 284 with another detailed headdress and embroidered felt dress. She is holding a delightful wooden pig. She has new leather boots since she was discovered missing her shoes. A similar fate happened to 292 when I found her on an eBay auction. She was missing her wooden Dutch shoes. I think her replacement wooden slippers with felt ties look great. Her basket is also a replacement with flowers instead of vegetables. This doll is shown in Dorothy Coleman’s book Lenci Dolls as a French peasant holding a basket of cabbage, potatoes and carrots. The next doll number 290 is also seen in the Coleman book and described as a European peasant in a dirndl type outfit. Note that she has earrings to match her beaded necklace. The hat and shoes are fabulous.

Model 295 only seen in 1929. Courtesy of Susan Voake

1929 catalogue image showing models 295, 284, 292, and 290. 24

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Left: Model 284 continued to be made into the 1930s. She has replaced leather boots. Fisher Collection Right: Model 292 only seen in 1929. She has replaced shoes and basket. Fisher Collection

Above: 1929 catalogue image showing models 3002, 612, 297, and 3000. Left: Model 290 again only seen in 1929. She is all original in mint condition. Fisher Collection Right: Model 3002 only seen in 1929. Professionally restored dress to original condition. Fisher Collection

The catalog image here shows 3002, a purse doll numbered 612, a fetish 297 and 3000. The doll 3002 is my most prized mascotte. This was the only year she was featured. She won a blue first place ribbon at UFDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011 Convention in Anaheim. I think you can tell why by just seeing her photo. She was beautifully restored by a dear friend in Italy many years ago. I have never seen 612 or 3000, but 297 is often seen on eBay. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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In the third image, there are models 285, 283 and 289. The doll 285 has a wonderful dress made of felt and organdy squares with very puffy organdy sleeves. Again, the hat is magnificent and she even has her original hatbox which is often lost. She won a blue first place ribbon at UFDC’s 2015 Convention in Kansas City. Right by her side is 293 with his top hat, checked pants, spats, and he is holding a bouquet of the famous felt Lenci roses. I think you will agree that they are a great couple. Doll 289 is seated on a blue felt pillow with her feet simply attached to the edge instead of standing, which makes her very rare. She is wearing wooden high heels with a leather strap. She has her original square paper tag only seen on the early dolls. She won a third place ribbon at UFDC’s Convention in Detroit in 2007. I have been on the search for model 282 for years. Fortunately, the next four dolls represent the images seen in both the 1929 and 1930 catalogues. However, models 287 and 288 will continue into 1931 with different numbers. Doll 287 also has a square cardboard tag. In addition, she has blue stud earrings, which I’ve never seen on another doll. Again, her costume is very detailed. Her companion 288 also has a very detailed outfit featuring knitted socks with two-toned leather boots with tiny nails. The next doll 293 has interesting felt shoes and he carries a wonderful basket on his back. Doll 286 is shown in a seated position like the earlier doll 289. She too has unusual felt shoes, a necklace and hooped earrings.

Above: 1929 catalogue image showing models 285, 283, 282 and 289. Right: Model 285 only seen in 1929. She is in excellent condition and still has her original hatbox. Fisher Collection Below: Model 283 again only seen in 1929. His outfit displays wonderful Lenci pieced felt pants and the famous felt roses. Fisher Collection Below right: Model 298 continued to be made into the 1930s with a much less detailed outfit (see August 2007 article). She is extremely rare sitting on a blue pillow unlike seen in catalogue. Fisher Collection

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Model 287 is seen in 1929, 1930 and 1931 catalogues, and she continues to be made well into the later 1930s. She retains her original cardboard square tag only seen on the early dolls. Please note her very rare blue stud earrings. Fisher Collection

Model 293 is seen only in 1929 and 1930 catalogues. His brown felt shoes are exceptional as well as his basket strapped to his shoulders. These accessories are often lost. Courtesy of Susan Voake

Model 288 is similar to his partner 287. He appears in 1929, 1930 and 1931 and later in a less ornate outfit. His two toned leather shoes are noteworthy. Fisher Collection

Model 286 is similar to 293 because she only appears in 1929 and 1930; however, she is again another rare mascotte in that she is seated on a felt pillow like Model 298. Fisher Collection

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1929 catalogue image showing models 3006, 3001, 297, and 3005. Right: Model 277 is a Lenci mystery. She cannot be found in any catalogue. Fisher Collection

1929 catalogue image showing 3003, 296 and 3005.

Model 3005 with an incredible organdy dress trimmed and decorated with felt plus roses. Courtesy Susan Voake

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Model 3006 with a cat on her hat. Courtesy Susan Voake

Model 3001 with those wonderful Lenci felt roses around her organdy dress. Courtesy Susan Voake

There are additional images from the 1929 catalogue where models 3005, 3006 and 3001 dolls appear. I used to believe that the doll on the left was similar to 3003; however, another Lenci collector and contributor to this article, Susan Voake, found a similar doll with a tag reading 277. Neither of us can find model 277 in any catalogue. Again, another Lenci mystery! Models 3005, 3006 and 3001 (left) are all dressed as little girls in organdy and felt. I think you will agree that all four are fabulous dolls – from wearing their roses and bees on dresses to cats and flowers on their hats. In the 1930 catalogue, there appears to be some new models added as well as the official word mascotte. You’ll note that some other models from the early catalogue reappear. Here are some great new models to view – 3011, 3016 and 3013. There are two versions shown of 3011 to show the same doll could often have been made differently, which is another wonderful Lenci mystery (right). In the first photo notice his felt buttons and spats, whereas in the second photo there aren’t the felt buttons and the shoes are black felt. The doll 3016 has been redressed. Her condition was very poor when purchased on eBay. Even her leather shoes have been remade along with her blue and yellow ribbon. The doll 3013 carries a wooden cane to compliment his felt outfit and hat. He is also wearing leather shoes. The last doll 3015 is dressed in pajamas ready for bed.

Model 3016 has been beautifully redressed down to her remade leather shoes. The only thing original is her socks and the pink felt bow and hanger in her hair. She is only in the 1930 catalogue. Fisher Collection

1930 catalogue image showing 3011, 3014, 3016 and 3013.

Model 3013 is only seen in the 1930 catalogue. He has his original wooden cane. Formerly in the Fisher Collection now in Voake Collection

Model 3011 shown here with leather shoes and sweet felt button on his jacket. This model is only in the 1930 catalogue. Courtesy Susan Voake Model 3011 again but with felt shoes and no buttons. Fisher Collection

Model 3015 again is only seen in 1930. Courtesy Susan Voake

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There is also another mystery doll (right). She is not in any catalogue, but she is seen in Coleman’s book on page 72 as 22 c. or 8 ½ inches where it is mentioned that her torso and legs are muslin like the example shown in an earlier photo. In the 1931 catalogue there were 20 models. Several of these were new mascottes. As mentioned earlier, now they have an S followed by two numbers. An example, model S47, has large hooped earrings, leather shoes, and she is holding wooden castanets. A wonderful bride S41 and groom S37 appear for the first time. The pair pictured are probably from a later period since they don’t have the typical mascotte appearance and now the bride has the typical Lenci round silver tag. However, their outfits seem to have remained the same over the years. Perhaps the leather shoes were replaced with felt. Seven models were never seen again, but the others were made later with less intricate outfits. In the 1933 catalogue small dolls appear again, but they are now considered miniatures. On the back of their round silver tags, there is the word “miniatur” and many times the number 310. By now it should be very clear why these early dolls are so special to those of us that love Lenci. The dolls in this article are from my collection as well as Susan Voake’s wonderful Lenci collection. She is always so willing to share her lovely dolls – a big thank you to Susan! You can see why these dolls hold a special place in my heart as well as my doll cabinets. The pure artistry of the early Lenci models can’t be matched by any manufacturer of small cloth dolls. If you have questions regarding your Lenci dolls or have one of those elusive mascottes from one of the catalogue images, please email me at judyleefisher@gmail.com.

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20” S & H #1159 Lady Doll DEP 7 Germany, Heinrich Handwerck Germany on BJ Lady body, blue sleep eyes, mohair wig, dress of vintage materials $1850.

8” Alexander Set of Fisher Quintuplets all original in tagged outfits (few spots) & blanket w/ extra robes and bottles, one doll has a small seam split on head $295. 8” Steiff 1960’s Rabbit (draylon) w/ ear tag, jointed head $95. 23” Vintage Blond Mohair Jointed Bear w/ open mouth, wonderful personality, forepads recovered $395.

25” K Star R 117N S & H w/ blue flirty eyes, Flapper body, fabulous antique mohair wig, vintage clothing & leather shoes $675.

18” Kestner 154 dep 7 ½, blue sl eyes, blond HH wig, leather body bisque lower arms $175. 21” Heinrich Handwerck 109-11 H 2 ½, brown sleep eyes, HH wig, marked Handwerck body, scuff left cheek $375.

18.5” K Star R 116A, blue stat eyes, mohair wig, Japanese? body, repainted torso $425. Steiff 1960’s 5” x 5” Camel, no tags, alpaca & velvet $49. 7.5” x 4” Eric Bat w/ chest tag, mohair $160. 6” x 4.5” Kanga & Joey, ear tag, mohair $98.50

Lynne & Micheal Roche Dolls 15” Small Alice #22 1983, blond HH wig, blue eyes $295. Now $265. 15” Small Claudine #21, 1989, auburn HH wig, blue eyes $450. Now $395. 8” Tilly 1992, painted features $99.95 Now $85. 12” New Baby #115, 1989, molded & painted hair, blue eyes $175. Now $125.

Helen Bullard and Carved Hand Carved Wood, Holly Dolls Ozone, Tenn 10” Holly all original w/ signed tag and label $255. 7” Pair Blond Girl & Red Head Boy (glue marks on right side of face), Holly Dolls Handmade Ozone, Tenn, Labels on feet $225.

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19” K Star R 101 S & H Marie with blue painted eyes, HH wig, repainted lower arms & hands, vintage clothing $1950. 5.25” All Bisque Germany #8438, brown sleep eyes (one off center), original mohair wig, molded stockings and black shoes $85.

Lenci’s All Original tagged 1930-40’s Mascotte - Set of 3 Dolls $595 or 9.5” Lady from Cercemaggiore Molise, 2 tags, black mohair wig, brown eyes, 310/501 $225. 9.5” Male from Somtrio, felt hair, 2 tags, 310/94 $195. 9” Lady w/ floral apron 1934, tagged BOL/310/8 $225.

1940’s Winnie the Pooh Characters by Agnes Brush, Whitestone L.I. with permission of Stephen Slesinger Inc., some wear, water stains, Piglet’s leg and Tigger’s tail material breaking $345. set

12” Schoenhut Clo Pinn all original w/ tag $95. 12” Schoenhut Hattie Pinn all original $75. 10” Pleasant Hill Crafts Aunt Nan & Uncle Ray?, all hand caved w/ broom & walking stick $110. 8.5” Qualla Arts Wood Carved by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, East Edge of Great Smokies $95. 9” Vintage Wooden Black Folk Art Doll $95.

10” Signed early Ravca – Brittany Woman w/ fagot, tags, wonderful materials used, nose tip worn $99. All Original 8” Saba Bucherer Swiss metal jointed lady 1920’s $325. 12” Klumpe Fish Seller w/ tag, Spanish, dusty shirt $55

9 ¾” American School Boy w/ wonderful molding, brown stat eyes, compo arms & legs (repainted), cloth body $195. 4” Steiff Velvet pig, soiled $20. 4” Steiff Velvet Hog $39.95

All Original Hard Carved Wood Dolls 10.5” Swiss Jointed Lady w/ hand painted facial features, 12.5” w/ floral head piece, fabulous detailing $325. 13.5” Sardinian Water Carrier by E. Tavolara 1931-38, Casa d Arte Alba, fabulous piece w/ tag $225.

10” Antique mohair bear w/ lots of personality, in as is condition, pads replaced $99.95 10” ABG 1064 all original in antique clothing w/ molded boots $185. 4.5” Steiff Koala 1950 – 60’s mohair, jointed head $115.

10” Kimcraft Dolls tagged Ben Franklin & Thomas Jefferson artist made 1940-50’s pieces, great detailing, few paint chips $165. Pair

Henrietta Pfeifer and the Mid-Ohio Historical Doll & Toy Museum By Mark Harris

anal Winchester’s Doll & Toy museum is nestled amidst tall pines on a peaceful tract just twenty minutes southeast of Columbus, Ohio. From the outside one would hardly know that within this modern-style building lies endless fun and educational opportunities. Rooms upon rooms of dolls and toys that come alive at the flip of a switch are filled with the playthings of yesteryear and the playthings of the present age. The chaperone for the joyful experience of visiting this toy and doll museum may be one of the loyal volunteers who care for it, or it may just as likely be the creator and director of the museum herself. Henrietta Pfeifer is a doll-lover, a collector, a former educator, a mother and wife, and she has run this museum for thirty-five years. An unsuspecting visitor will leave the museum with a sense of awe and gratitude to the curators for having preserved these play toys for future years. According to Henrietta Pfeifer, “Those thank-yous have always served as payment, enough to continue the endeavor for the next group of visitors to enjoy.” Speaking of payment and financial rewards, it is tough to find a museum that makes money. More likely, it is a calling or labor of love for those accepting the challenges that go with operating a professional enterprise with consistent business hours for thirty-five years. But this spring all of the dolls and toys, including the displays, large and small, will be finding new homes. All will, of course, continue to enrich the lives of the collectors who purchase them and in some instances, will continue to be displayed for the public, such as the marionettes going to Branson, Missouri. How did all this begin, you might ask? It started for Henrietta around 1980 with a casual visit to a

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Columbus, Ohio antique show. “I happened on a lady with China dolls on display. Other ladies were joyfully milling about. But I found myself very taken with these dolls and I thought, hmm, if I don’t know anything about these then probably nobody else does either, so I bought the lady out! She almost fainted, she was so ecstatic, but then when I got home I thought, 'What have I done?' So I had to justify myself. I studied every reference guide and doll encyclopedia I could find. I realized there were many people who were not familiar with dolls and who do not understand the importance of doll-collecting as a hobby and the significance of dolls to children growing up. That has been an important motivator for me over the years. When I was a child we didn’t have such things – we lived on a farm and had our fun with kittens or the milk cow.” She chuckled. As often is the case with collecting, especially dolls, the quest takes on a life of its own. So it was with Henrietta. Her collecting quickly filled an entire room and when the doll rooms totaled three, she knew it was time to do something else. With the support of her family, and the financial support and the encouragement of her beloved husband, she was able to lay the groundwork and then move forward with plans for a museum. “I was buying like crazy and he was ok with it because he began to take an active interest in collecting when he realized the historical significance of the dolls. With that, I was determined to acquire some of the most important pieces so when people visited, they would enjoy their trip and learn, too. Being a former teacher, that has long been a love of mine, that people could learn the historical relevance of what they saw.”

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French Musical Automation Bebe Piano

German character Googlies

Many of the museum’s displays have been arranged to educate the viewer on changes to certain dolls or playthings over time. The Shirley Temple display is an example, as is Barbie & Friends, and even the Star Wars display. Over the years Henrietta has successfully promoted the museum, usually face to face. It proved critical to give talks and to make contact with groups, such as Doll Clubs. “I especially enjoyed the mother-daughter programs. I must have been in every church in the area,” she laughs. All that outreach helped generate significant private donations to the collection. In addition, she promoted the largest doll show in Ohio for twenty years. The show was held annually at The Aladdin Shrine Temple in Columbus until its sale to a developer and subsequent demolition. According to a local Columbus news article, the doll show was a means of funding the exhibits in the doll museum. The name Henrietta is said to mean “ruler of the household” and with that attribute, and with her loyal volunteers at her side, she made the very challenging endeavor of running a doll museum a continued success. When mentioning volunteers, Henrietta beams at the memory of longtime devotees such as Marylee Chase, Connie Miner and Sharon Marion who, Henrietta maintains, can do anything when it comes to dolls and work. It is apparent how special these folks have been to Henrietta. She The Shirley Temple Display 34

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says volunteers must really love dolls foremost and be loyal to the cause. “Otherwise it doesn’t seem to work out.” Henrietta has seen dolls and doll-collecting run the gamut. She got into the business at the peak of collecting, when a common German doll would command $350 and up. Now the same doll will garner only a dismal $65-$125. The disappointment and disapproval is evident in her face at the current lack of interest in the history of playtime dolls and toys. “I think it has to do with electronics!” she quips. Asked what are some of the favorite displays people have commented on over the years, she notes, “The Kennedy display, because so many people relate to that. Also the trains, the circus that is handmade by Charles Russell, the Alice in Wonderland collection, and of course, the 38 character Marionettes that depict the story of Scrooge.”

The antique dolls in the collection brought her to collecting. The museum has been home to many fine wooden, china, and bisque dolls, from makers including Steiner, Jumeau , Bru, Gaultier, and A. Thuillier. These were chosen so people who could not afford them could see them firsthand. Asked about future, Henrietta notes that all these dolls will find new homes soon. Some will go to auction with all proceeds to charity. Others, including the larger displays like the trains, circus and marionettes, will be moved to the "World's Largest Toy Museum” located in Branson, MO later in the spring. (www.worldslargesttoymuseum.com) The doll collection goes to auction beginning April 24-25, 2019 at the Premier Auction at McMaster Harris Apple Tree Doll Auctions, in Newark, Ohio. Phone 740-877-5357. Visit the auction website at www.mcmastersharris.com. Antique DOLL Collector

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Queen Ann wooden at Ladenburger

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K&R 102 mould, C&T

C&T 18th century English Woodens

collection, and collections from Estrid Faurholdt and Legoland-Museum), wooden dolls (Queen Ann), Grödnertal dolls, papier-mâché dolls, milliner`s model with exceptional hairstyles from the Biedermeier period, Chinahead (famous manufactures like KPM). The whole collection is auctioned in two parts. The first part is in the Ladenburger Spring Auction, March 29 and March 30 2019. For more information: LadenburgerSpielzeugauktion, www.spielzeugauktion.de C&T Auction on May 22nd at the Spa Hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England will offer an interesting array, including a private German collection of Character dolls and ten fine Marklin prams (estimates from £300 – 1,200), the collection offers an example of the rare K&R mould 102 in original clothes and estimated at £4000-6000. Another rarity on offer will be mould 109 Elsie and the desirable ‘Wendy’ mould 2033 by Bruno Schmidt. A collection of over thirty dollhouses and room sets all fully furnished has been consigned to the sale with houses dating from the early 19th century together with a good selection of dollhouse miniatures. Other notable dolls in the sale include four 18th century English wooden dolls, Kestner A.T, early wax dolls, French Bebes and Fashions, Teddy Bears early Steiff toys and much more. For further details or to order a catalogue please contact Leigh Gotch on +44 (0)7736 668702 or leigh.gotch@candtauctions.co.uk.

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Collectable

Advertising Dolls by Jane Foster

The Campbell Kids are pictured in their original outfits posing on their boxes plus the paper that authenticates the premium offer and extra outfits that were available for these dolls. (Author’s Collection)

here are several types of advertising dolls, some quite collectable. The most familiar and popular dolls are ones that promoted a company’s trademark character. For example, the Campbell Kids for Campbell’s Soup. Another type of advertising doll is the licensed doll.

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products. Dolls were mailed to the recipient if they sent in box tops or some other proof of purchase, plus a nominal amount of money. Then, finally, there are dolls not made available to the general public, but used solely as display pieces in stores. This last type of advertising doll is the hardest to find. The Buddy Lee doll perhaps fits into another category. This doll was made to promote Lee uniforms. Originally, he was sold to dealers to use as a display doll. There were stores throughout the country using this doll in their displays.

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Then, however, dealers were encouraged to sell their Buddy Lee dolls after they were through using them. Soon these dolls were provided to dealers to sell, retailing for $2.50. They became very popular. Buddy Lee dolls were outfitted as cowboys, engineers, and farmers, as well as various other costumes. The Buddy Lee doll was made for several years, first in composition and then in hard plastic, and then discontinued by 1962. The H.D. Lee Company considered the Buddy Lee doll a most valuable piece of advertising.

Horsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1956 Life Savers sweet doll is 11 inches tall. (Courtesy of Julie Patrie)

Viewed with her Colgate-Palmolive box is the cute little 1957 Fab doll dressed in pink taffeta with blue picot trim. (Courtesy of Donna W. Brown)

The first advertising dolls, made out of cloth, were offered in the early 1900’s. In the 1940s and early 1950s popular premium hard plastic dolls were made by such companies as the Duchess Doll Company, Plastic Molded Arts (PMA), A & H, and Virga. These dolls were more cheaply made than the dolls you would find in department stores but they were still attractive and appealing. The 1950s seemed to be the heyday for premium dolls. During this postwar period many new products were introduced to the public and an interesting variety of premium dolls were used as an incentive for choosing these products. Many cereal, soup, and soap companies, to mention only a few, were offering premium dolls. In the late 1950s vinyl dolls in larger sizes were beginning to be offered by companies. Horsman’s Life Savers Dolls were introduced in 1956. These dolls came in a plastic cylinder with a mini candy roll

Little Miss Addie is in pristine condition and has never been removed from her box, which has the original recipient’s name and address and is dated April 1957. (Author’s Collection)

around their necks. They were advertised as having lifelike hair in candy colors and were all vinyl. The dolls had names like Lili Lemon, Susie Strawberry, Mindy Mint, and Linda Lime. The Life Savers Doll featured in this article has lost her mini candy roll around her neck, but it is still a nice find to locate one of these dolls in their plastic cylinder. Several different dolls were made available by the ColgatePalmolive Company to promote their Fab laundry detergent during the 1950s. In 1957 an 8-inch hard plastic walking doll was used as a premium to promote the laundry soap. She wore a pink taffeta dress with blue picot trim and hat. Also, in 1957 a Little Miss Addie hard plastic doll was offered by Ad detergent for automatic washers. She was made by the Block Doll Company and was a very pretty doll wearing a pink striped dress and fur stole. Little Miss Addie was 10-1/2 inches tall, had a colorful floral headpiece, and ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Shown on this loaf of bread is the picture of Little Miss Sunbeam that is presently used on Sunbeam Bread wrappers.

Miss Sunbeam from 1959, promotional doll made by Eegee, is in mint condition and stands 17 inches tall in her colorful original box. (Author’s Collection)

This is an endearing illustration of Miss Sunbeam that was used on the company’s bread wrappers probably around 1972. (Courtesy of Quality Bakers of America) 40

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a bouquet of dried flowers attached to her wrist. She was said to have a value of $6.95, but this lovely doll could be yours if you sent in $3.00 and an AD Box Top. She came with a small circular inside her box giving the opportunity to order a bridal outfit valued at $2.50 but offered for $1.00 and one box top. Sunbeam white bread was first marketed in 1942 in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, and different illustrations of the same little girl have been used by the company for their bread wrappers over the years. According to Quality Bakers of America’s website, “The image of Miss Sunbeam was created by a well-known children’s book illustrator named Ellen Segner during the early 1940s. Miss Sunbeam was drawn from life by Ellen Segner in Washington Square Park in New York City and was based upon her observation over several days of a blonde-haired, blue-eyed little girl playing in the park. From these drawings she developed the original oil painting of Miss Sunbeam.” A very pretty doll, Miss Sunbeam, was offered in 1959 by Quality Bakers of America Sunbeam Bread. She was manufactured by Eegee Doll Company and was 17 inches tall with blonde rooted hair in an upswept style and sleep eyes. She is marked “A” on her body and “Eegee” on the back of her head. This doll was attired in a blue dress with organdy apron imprinted

with the words “Miss Sunbeam” in red. She closely resembles the little girl who is depicted on their bread wrappers with her pretty blue eyes and dimples. Baby Chris premium doll was presented by Kellogg’s in 1961. She is 13 inches tall and was sold for $2 plus 2 box tops from Raisin Bran, Sugar Frosted Flakes, Sugar Pops, Sugar Smacks, Cocoa Krispies or All-Stars. For an additional dollar and two more box tops you could get extra outfits for Baby Chris. There was a send-away premium with the purchase of Swiss Miss chocolate (cocoa) mix, which was made by Sanna Dairies, Inc. in Wisconsin. The pair was known as Swiss Miss and Swiss Laddie and as shown in this article they were both 13-1/2 inches tall. Each one is marked “Jolly Toys, Inc. / 1962.” Vermont Maple pancake syrup came out with a fashion doll premium in 1964. She was 15 inches tall, wore a Kelly green dress, The clothes that originally came with Kellogg’s Baby Chris are very nice. (Courtesy of Zendelle Bouchard)

The additional outfits that were available for Baby Chris provided an extensive wardrobe for her. (Courtesy of Zendelle Bouchard)

Kellogg’s Baby Chris is a lovely doll dressed so daintily. (Courtesy of Zendelle Bouchard)

had red braids, and elegant-looking white high heel shoes. She could be purchased for $2.50 and a bottle top liner from Vermont Maid syrup. Different offers were made for extra wardrobes for her. The doll favored the maiden who had graced Vermont Maple Syrup for years. She is all vinyl and made by Uneeda Doll Company. The first Campbell Kid dolls were made in 1905. Their first premium doll was offered in 1955 to celebrate the 50th birthday of the “Kids.” The dolls were sold by several different manufacturers such as Ideal and Horsman Doll Companies and also available through various catalogs. The boy and girl set pictured in this article, ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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References and Resources Zendelle Bouchard, Donna W. Brown, Julie Patrie Marc Knox, Executive vice president and chief operating officer of Quality Bakers of America Quality Bakers of America/Sunbeam Bread – website “Premium Dolls Part 1,” by Donna W. Brown, Contemporary Doll Collector Magazine, Scott Publications, January 2009 “Premium Dolls Part 2,” by Donna W. Brown, Contemporary Doll Collector Magazine, Scott Publications, July 2009 “A Fashion Doll for Two Bucks and a Box Top,” by Kathleen Spoon, Doll News-UFDC, Winter 2017 “Small Dolls of the 40s and 50s,” by Carol J. Stover, Collector Books, 2002 “Dolls and Accessories of the 1950s” by Dian Zillner, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 1998 and 2005 “Advertising Dolls,” by Joleen Robison and Kay Sellers, Collector Books, 1980 and 1982 “Horsman Dolls,” by Don Jensen, Collector Books, 2007

Several different outfits could be purchased for the fashionable Vermont maple syrup doll. (Courtesy of Donna W. Brown)

made by Shillman, were offered from August 1971 to May 1972 for $2.00 each plus two chicken soup labels. The focus of this article has been to feature a sampling from the many premium dolls that were promoted during the late 1950s into the early 1970s and some related ephemera. Advertising dolls make a nice collection, are relatively available and affordable, and reflect the history and fashion of their era. It is, however, rather rare to find these dolls in their original boxes and with their paperwork.

The clothes on the Swiss Miss girl and boy are very pretty and detailed. (Courtesy of Julie Patrie)

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The Best Things Come In Small Packages French Fashion Doll Accessory Sets by Laurie Baker

ow often, when you were a child and faced an array of packages on your special day, did you choose the largest? Even though your parents told you â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best things come in small packages,â&#x20AC;? you were drawn to the BIG box? This was not always a good choice, and even then you took a chance. As adult doll collectors, we have learned that small boxes may contain the best things. Complete sets of fashion-doll accessories of infinite variety and artistry, for example, or the one small box, found in a doll-room cabinet, the one that, upon opening, shows yet more tiny things nestled inside. That is when we truly understand that the best things come in small packages.

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Alphonse Giroux Et Cie , 7 Rue du Coq-Saint-Honore’, Paris. (From Google Images)

Most of us have mini-collections that personalize our doll collections. For example, small lithographed boxes and necessaire cases filled with original accessories always catch my eye, and the dolls are grateful for their purchase. These little luxuries were often given as Etrennes, gifts for children on New Year’s Day. I refer the reader to Etrennes, French Nineteenth Century Holiday Dolls and Playthings, by Florence Theriault, 1999, for a comprehensive history of these rarities. If you have no appetite for these treasures now, you will after reading that book! According to Florence Theriault, the Etrennes tradition “originated as far back as Roman-Gallo times, and extended well into the 20th century.” Though mentioned in doll-shop advertisements as early as the 1780’s, the practice of giving luxury children’s gifts became most popular during the golden age of French dolls, 1860’s-1890 approximately. It was marketing genius to cater to the young doll collector with irresistible cased sets.

Referring again to the Etrennes book and to Theriault’s auction catalog, the famous French store, Alphonse Giroux et Cie, is described thus: “The walls were decorated with objects of Etrennes so seductive that I could not choose which to favor most; for my doll I would choose a pretty pompadour toilette trimmed with lace, and some little round armchairs, and a jardinière ornamented with flowers or a rosewood chiffoniere.” One could use these same words today! “Seductive” is not too strong a descriptor! Other notable Paris department stores and doll shops stocked wonderful toys and dolls for the Etrennes market: Au Paradis des Enfants; Au Bon Marche; Au Calife de Bagdad; A La Poupee de Nuremberg; Magasin Au Louvre, and the famous Au Nain Bleu, which is still in business today. A startling number of these sets remain intact, and are eagerly collected today. Given the fact that some of the “smalls” inside are too tiny to pick up easily, or that dishes break, or laces and silks disintegrate over time, it is truly a small wonder to find an original set.

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My first necessaire came to me at a local doll show. I contacted the doll dealer prior to the show and asked if she had anything for a French fashion doll? I did not HAVE a French fashion doll yet, but was looking forward. My inquiry paid off, and she put this little leather case under the table, saving it for my arrival. Good thing! Barely three inches across, it opens up to reveal a mirror, tied in with the original ribbon (always a plus) and a bone comb. Inside the central compartment are a powder tin, a brush, a toothbrush, and a silver button hook. This serendipitous purchase led me to my first fashion doll, so many years ago. It was the first, but would not be the last! This lithographed box, by itself, would be a great find. With the contents, though, it is elevated to iconic status. On the left side, Dresden paper frames a lithograph of two ladies of fashion, with tiny “calling cards” reading Dolly Darling. On the right side, there is a pair of opera-length gloves, a button hook, and the rare glove stretcher made of bone. What little girl would not have been joyful over such a gift! And today, some 140 years later, this not-so-little girl feels the same joy.

ABOVE: French fashion leather necessaire. RIGHT: Interior of necessaire, showing accessories in fashion-doll size.

Necessaire case and contents.

Presentation boxes were made of various materials, including pressed paper, basketry, leather, shagreen, and papier mache. Form followed function, allowing for maximum articles in minimum space. Inside this sturdy basket, there are surprises! It is lined with rosy, ruched silk, and has ample room for small items inside. The lid is fitted with a Dolly Darling calling card, and a tiny hankie anchored with a bee-motif hatpin. Next to these, there is a celluloid fan and bone opera glasses with Stanhopes. The handle allows the owner to carry these “necessities” along with her, a great convenience when traveling.

Basket with accessories for poupees.

ABOVE: Contents of necessaire with rare glove stretcher. Inside lid of basket set, with more room beneath for extra things.

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LEFT: Fashion doll necessaire in lithographed box.

Boxes had compartments, some with “doors,” to allow for pleasing arrangements of accessories inside. This papier mache box has a gold wash over a deep pink surface, and a mirror on top, framed by Greek Key trim. Inside the top, there is a Dresden-paper framed mirror, with tiny cards surrounding it. The cards read: Souvenir de l’amitie (Remember Friendship); Doux Souvenir (Sweet Memory); Offrende du Coeur (Offering of the Heart) and Penser a Moi (Think of me.) The largest compartment has a floral-embossed lid with a tiny ormolu pull. Inside, there is an intricately-pierced celluloid fan with original silk tassels. The skill necessary to create such delicate work proves this was a luxury item from the beginning. An ormolu BEBE pin rests on a silk pillow, and a scent bottle fills the last compartment. It reads: Parfum Violettes de France, A. Picard, Paris. No mistaking the French connection, nor the appeal of sweet things nestled inside a small box!

Papier mache accessory box, 3.5 inches x 5 inches.

Pierced celluloid fan, at right as delicate as lace fits inside its compartment.

LEFT: Fan, Bebe pin, and parfum in place. BELOW: Remember Friendship, “Think of Me” cards.

Toilette articles each in their place.

Complete sets of accessories in their boxes are difficult to find. More common are lithographed boxes, some that resemble small books. They have decorated spines, gold “pages” on the sides, a mirror inside the lid, and charming lithograph pictures on the top that may or may not give a hint as to what might be inside: You can’t always judge a book by its cover! A family-scene box contains a small pair of scallopededge leather gloves. The larger box with a stylish woman on top contains three hair combs.

Three lithographed book-shaped boxes. Details of pierced fan.

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RIGHT: Extra-small, scalloped-edge gloves inside box. BELOW: Top of lithographed box.

Paper-scrap pretty woman decorates this box.

Inside, a mirror, and three faux tortoiseshell hair ornaments.

No mistaking what is inside the bridaltheme box: a small, fancy garter, and an ormolu tussy-mussy with wax flowers, intended for the bride on her special day. Most of these “book” boxes have mirrors inside the lid, trimmed with gold Dresden paper scrap. FAR LEFT: Bride’s box. LEFT: Bride’s necessities inside.

Who can resist a fashion-doll sized papeterie? This example in red is fully stocked, including a tiny ink blotter, ink bottle, stationery and tiny stamps, wax seal, letter opener, pen and pencil. Another papeterie in natural wood, sits on an abattante desk, just the place for writing utensils. These are perfect Etrennes gifts and are often labelled Papeterie pour ma Poupee, should there be any doubt as to purpose.

Natural wood papeterie with contents.

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Everything la poupee requires to keep up with her correspondence.

Smallest of all, barely 1 ¼ inches by 2 ¼ inches, is this fancy fan box. There is a fan on the top lithograph, Dresden paper trim on either side. On the underside is a depiction of a fan, with information stating the box was sold in both New York and Paris. Inside is a picture of a doll. There is no doubt this is a box containing a fan, for a doll. The fan fits neatly inside.

Exterior of fan box.

I wonder what is in THIS box?

Don’t be fooled by a pedestrian case with little or no embellishment. Open it up before you pass it by: this one contains red silk interiors with three combs, all teeth intact, and a celluloid powder container. Who knew? Another hint there may be good things inside: a fancy ormolu or silver-metal clasp. Newer boxes have plain clasps. Plain pressed-paper box—what could be in there?

Sometimes, a special item comes along, this one from my Fairy Dollmother. (You probably have a Fairy Dollmother yourself, who offers magical things to you, for your own collection. How we cherish these special friends!) When this case showed up at my door, I could not get it open fast enough, partly because it opens in an ingenious way, which required some agility, and partly because I was anxious to get in there. A rare necessaire in red features 4 mother-of-pearl buttons on each side. A pin on the top slides over to one side, with the flick of a fingernail, allowing the satchel to open up on both sides. (Hence the delay in opening.) Inside is an original assortment of grooming tools, a powder tin, and a scent bottle. Handles allow for portability. Here, a poupee bois in royal-blue silk shows it to her young friend.

Satchel-shaped red necessaire with MOP button trim.

Celluloid combs and a powder case nest in red silk.

Aha, the fan is for a…doll!

Let’s fix your hair and powder your nose, mon petit.

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This plain Etrennes box did not respond well to the move from France to our dry climate, so the front flap has warped, preventing a tight closing. Nonetheless, the original contents are intact and just the right size for fashion dolls, the box being about 6 inches by 8 inches. The complete set of toilette articles inside is still fixed with original ties: bowl and pitcher; two powder tins; toothbrush holder; soap dish; drinking glass; eau de toilette; two wash clothes; a bar of soap with gold-foil label, and my personal favorite -- tiny hair pins wrapped in tissuepaper packets, trimmed on top with little violet flowers!

Outside of Toilette Set.

Wash clothes, soap, and tiny hair pins wrapped in tissue.

ABOVE: It fits! LEFT: A perfect match. BELOW: Every box has a story.

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Complete toilette set.

Do not despair if you cannot find original sets of accessories in pretty boxes fashioned just for them. You can re-purpose boxes you already have with an accessory that works with them. This sweet box, with a young girl in blue on the top, was just the one to hold a perfume bottle with the same blue porcelain. They look as if they were made for each other. I am still amazed that so many of these tiny accessories in small boxes and cases remain intact, after all these years. It confirms that doll owners valued them from the beginning, and handled them with diligence and great care. Whether made of pressed paper, papier mache, leather or wood, each elicits respect and admiration. As you place a new-found purchase in your doll-room vignettes, or group them together in small cabinets, you realize that each started out as a highly-prized gift or purchase, in Paris, almost one hundred fifty years ago. Each has a story to tell. How fortunate it tells its story toâ&#x20AC;Śyou!

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By Linda Holderbaum

ontinuing to look at the dolls produced in the early 1900s reflecting the new interest in foreign countries we found a great many dolls from the Highlands of Scotland. Those seen here are small in size-between 6 and 14-inches in height and show a variety of styles of the ever popular kilt and Scottish dress. Most of these souvenir dolls were produced by German firms. The majority of those seen here are the â&#x20AC;&#x153;dolly faceâ&#x20AC;? type dolls though there a couple of surprises thrown in. It is always fun to so a little research into the folk dress found on the dolls and see how closely it is patterned after actual clothing.

This delightful little Scottish girl has a provenance. Standing 12 inches in height, is was produced by Armand Marseille. To the right is a black and white photograph of the owner of this doll. From the collection of the author.

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The owner, whose name is unknown, is also dressed in her own Scottish outfit with kilt, blouse, sweater and hat. The photo has writing on the back in brown ink â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feb- 1940//Dubuque, Iowa.â&#x20AC;?

Of course, the most identifiable piece of clothing is the kilt. The kilt is a piece of tartan, a wool fabric made up of horizontal and vertical stripes in different colors on a colored background. First mentioned in Scotland in 1538, the Highlands clans people used local plants, mosses and berries to dye the wool. It was worn both around the waist, similar to the modern kilt, but the remaining fabric could also be draped over the shoulder and pinned. This upper portion could be adjusted according to the demands of weather, the temperature or to allow for more freedom of motion for the wearer.

She is a painted bisque, as were many folk costume dolls produced during this period.

In her red velvet outfit, this painted bisque girl has matching red hat and even red boots. Matching tartan is used for her skirt and the band over her shoulder. From the collection of Rosemary Deal.

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A pair of nicely outfitted dolls, a Highland Guard is seen on the left. Both dolls wear the sporran– a small bag worn around the waist, over the kilt. Sporran is the Gaelic word for purse. Usually these are made of white fur, as those you see here. From the collection of Rosemary Deal.

“Roosevelt’s Rough Riders” $ 1.92 per dozen wholesale.

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While dolls on folk costumes were popular the wholesaler Butler Brothers offered several versions of Scottish dolls. This 1914 ad featured Scotch Lads and Lassies, 13-inches with curly hair, plaid and blue Highland costumes. Offered at $2.20 per dozen wholesale.

This ad is from the 1939 Kimport Doll Talk catalog.

Another ad from the Butler Brothers 1914 wholesale catalog, this ad shows number F472173/4 in., Scottish costumes, bright color plaid kilts and sashes, red jackets, white collars. Asstd. 98 cents per dozen.

Another ad from the 1914 Butler Brothers catalog. This 8-inch turning bisque head has glass eyes and short mohair wig. In bold it is written â&#x20AC;&#x153;correct Scottish costumeâ&#x20AC;? consisting of plaid kilts and shawl, black velvet jacket, white vest and collar, red flannel tights, black velvet Scotch cap with feather, painted shoes and stockings. $ 2.80 per dozen (wholesale).

This painted bisque pair with molded blonde hair. From the collection of Rosemary Deal.

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This funny little girl with the painted bisque head is mint in box. Eight-inches tall, she has stationary eyes and an open mouth with two big upper teeth and a somewhat character face. Her box is plaid paper with the traditional white paper lace glued to the top edge around the doll. She has a plaid outfit with cap glued at an angle to her head. She is not marked. From the author’s collection.

Dolls of the World cover. From the author’s collection. 58

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Googlies always make one smile and this one is not any different. Standing 7-inches tall, this little guy was made by Armand Marseille. He has a domed head with painted googly eyes and a closed mouth. He is marked “320/A/o/M//Germany.” He was produced in 1913 and wears silk tartan instead of woven cloth. He may not have been produced as a souvenir or have been dressed by the owner. He has a black velvet jacket. His shoes and socks are painted onto his composition legs. From the author’s collection.

Scotland cut-out

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7 ~ Fullerton, CA. Doll, Teddy, Miniature & Artisan Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. 831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net 7 ~ Maumee/Toledo, OH. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Maumee Recreation Center. Sandy Bullock. 734-282-0152. sandy4085@hotmail.com 12 ~ Livonia, MI. Mini Doll Convention. Detroit Marriott Livonia. Sherry Bonner. 248-408-1402. sbwaters77@aol.com 12-14 ~ Rock Island, IL. Antique Spectacular Vintage Market. Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Kim Schilling, Melting Pot Productions, Inc. 712-326-9964. Kim.spectacular@gmail.com

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13 ~ New Lebanon, NY. Spring Discovery Antique & Collectible Doll Auction. Meissner’s Auction Service. 518-766-5002. www.meissnersauction.com. info@meissnersauction.com 24-25 ~ Newark, OH. Spring Antique & Artist Doll Auction. McMasters Harris Doll Auction Co. 740-877-5357. mark@mcmastersharris.com 25-27 ~ Seattle, WA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Double Tree Hotel. staff@pnwbjdexpo.com. www.pnwbjdexpo.com. 27 ~ Fairport, NY. Doll Show. St. John of Rochester Parish. Henrietta Doll Lovers Club. Dottie. 585-889-2015. odailey622@aol.com 27 ~ Grapevine, TX. Doll Show. Grapevine Convention Center. Metroplex Doll Club. Linda Crowsey. 903-429-0128. lindacc45@hotmail.com 27 ~ Nashville, TN. Doll & Bear Show. Mt. Juliet Community Center. Jackie Stone. 828-505-2287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com

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APRIL 2019 CONTINUED FROM 27 ~ Ocala, FL. Doll Show. Rolling Greens Village Clubhouse. Harriet Brinker. 954-292-7758. hnatalan@gmail.com

27 ~ Ringgold, GA. Doll Show. The Colonnade. Chattanooga Doll Club. Carolyn Cronan. 706-965-4619. ccronan@catt.com 27 ~ Spokane, WA. Doll Show. Spokane Community College. Spokane Lilac City Doll Study Club. Mary Sherwood. 509-838-8487. 28 ~ Lancaster, PA. Doll, Toy and Teddy Bear Show. Lancaster Farm & Home Center. Ron Funk. 717-371-0395. 717-687-8191. 28 ~ St. Charles, IL. Toy & Doll Antique & Collectible Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Diana Tabin. 847-772-6760. Diana@chicagotoyshow.com 28 ~ Tucson, AZ. Doll Show. La Quinta Inn. Karen Kosies. 520-270-0179. Karen@DollShows.net

4 ~ Morristown, NJ. A Marquis Antique Doll Auction. Historic Governor Morris Westin Hotel. Theriaults. 410-224-3655. info@theriaults.com 4 ~ Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. dollshowjean@gmail.com. 916-397-3191. dollshowadeline@gmail.com. 916-949-5894. www.dolls4all.com 4-5 ~ Tukwila, WA. NADDA Doll, Costume & Wardrobe Show Event. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Head. Yvonne Baird. 253-565-0267. baird2@comcast.net 4 ~ Westampton, NJ. Dolls at Auction. Sweetbriar. 700 Highland Drive. 410-275-2213. Sweetbriar@live.com. SweetbriarAuctions.com 5 ~ Canada. The Greater Toronto Doll Show. Holiday Inn. www.greatertorontodollshow. com. greatertorontodollshow@gto.net

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MAY 2019 2 ~ Petersborough, NH. Antique Dolls, Doll Houses, Paper Dolls & Steiff/Toy Auction. The Cobbs Auctioneers. www.TheCobbs.com. 603-924-6361 4-5 ~ Canada. Dolls & Vintage Toys Show. Convent of St. Joseph of the Sisters of St-Vallier. The Doll Lovers Circle Quebec. www.clubpoupeesquebec.org 4 ~ Maitland, FL. Doll Show. Maitland Civic Center. Greater Orlando Doll Club. Barbara Keehbauch. 407-678-5678. bkeehbauch@msn.com

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11 ~ Batavia, NY. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Quality Inn. Saturday’s Child. Martha Smith. 585-506-7948. satschild4@yahoo.com

18 ~ Fayetteville, NC. Doll Show. Kiwanis Recreation Center. Maureen Mercer. 910-916-8532. maureenmercer1@mac.com

11 ~ Grand Haven, MI. Doll & Collectible Show. Grand Haven Community Center. The Muskegon Sand Dollers Doll Club. Sandy Wolters. 231-798-8821.

18 ~ Nazareth, PA. Antique & Collectible Doll Auction. Dotta Auction Co., Inc. 610-759-7389. www.dottaauction.com. Auctionzip.com – auctioneer #1255

11 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll, Teddy Bear & Gift Show. Holiday Inn. Wendy Collins. 603-9691699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com

18 ~ Tucker, GA. Doll Show. Doubletree by Hilton. Atlanta Doll Collectors Club. Vickey Harris. 404-543-8866. vickeydharris@aol.com

18 ~ Williamsfield, OH. Doll Show. Williamsfield Community Center. Heirloom Doll Society. Lynne Anne Morrow. 440-344-7747. circlemranch25@gmail.com 19 ~ Buena Park, CA. Doll Show Featuring Barbie Dolls. Holiday Inn. 310-386-4211. 19 ~ Madison Heights, MI. Doll Show. UFCW Hall. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier. 586-731-3072. lildolls@excite.com 19 ~ Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. Carol Benson. 612-669-1613. carol@cpromotionsplus.com 19 ~ New Hope, PA. Doll Show. Eagle Firehouse. Mark Lehmann. 215-657-2477. markleh58@comcast.net 22 ~ England. C&T Auctioneers. Dolls, Dolls Houses & Related Pieces Auction. www.candtauctions.co.uk

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2 ~ Belleville, IL. Doll, Bear, Miniature & Dollhouse Collectible Show. Belle-Clair Expo Center. Kay Weber. 618-233-0940. 618-558-2092. 2 ~ Concord, CA. Doll Show. Crown Plaza Hotel. 101 Doll Study Club. Anne Lien. 415342-8655. stilly5@yahoo.com. 2 ~ Sturbridge, MA. Doll ,Bear & Folk Art Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com 6 ~ Kissimmee, FL. Doll Convention. Park Inn by Radisson. Fire-Flies Golden Age of Dolls. Cynthia Harris. 321-431-3133. charris779@aol. com. fire-fliesdollconvention.com 8 ~ Missoula, MT. Doll, Toy, Teddy Bear & Miniatures Show. Hilton Garden Inn. Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club. Kay Schrader. 406-360-7214, weekends only. schrader1501@blackfoot.net 9 ~ Fullerton, CA. Dolls, Bears & Collectibles Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. Rowbear Lowman. 831-438-5349. 9 ~ Lynnwood/Seattle, WA. Doll Show. Embassy Suites Hotel. Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723. pepins4@msn.com. Antique Doll & Toy Market.

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15 ~ Milton, CA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Santa Rosa County Auditorium. Pensacola Doll Study Club. Paula. 850-292-6074. 15 ~ Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC. Doll & Toy Show. Amran Shriners Temple. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com 22 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll Show. Washington State Fairgrounds & Event Center. alisadollshow@gmail.com. 253-961-8131. www.dolls4all.com

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25 ~ Lynnwood, WA. Doll Show. Embassy Suites Hotel. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723. pepins4@msn.com 25 ~ North Mankato, MN. Doll Show. Lady Slipper Doll Club. Carolyn Christopherson. 952-873-4489. 31 ~ Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Dorothy Hunt. 410-275-2213. sweetbriar@live.com. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com 31 ~ Wichita, KS. Doll Show. Double Tree by Hilton Airport. Scott or Jenny. kansasdollshow@gmail.com

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8 ~ Fullerton, CA. Dolls, Bears & Collectibles Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. 831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net

23-27 ~ Nashville, TN. UFDC 70th Annual Convention. www.ufdc.org. 25-27 ~ Nashville, TN. The Art of Dolls & Bears Sale. Comfort Suites. National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831-438-5349. www.nationaldollfestival.com DollFestival@aol.com

AUGUST 2019 10 ~ Clackamas, OR. Doll Show. Monarch Hotel & Conference Center. alisadollshow@ gmail.com. 253-961-8131. www.dolls4all.com 11 ~ Buena Park, CA. Doll Show featuring Barbie Dolls. Holiday Inn. 310-386-4211. 17 ~ Florence, SC. Doll Show. SiMT. Pee Dee Doll Club. Angie. 843-731-2107. ahayek73@aol.com 17 ~ Huntsville, AL. Doll Show. Jaycees Building. Twickenham Doll Club. Sonya Heim. 256-585-5436. sonyah4@netzero.com 18 ~ Strongsville, OH. Doll Show. Strongsville Holiday Inn. Eileen Green. 440-283-5839. phdofdolls@yahoo.com 24 ~ Casper, WY. Doll, Toy, Teddy Bear & Miniature Show. United Federation of Doll Clubs, Region 6. Kay Schrader. 406-360-7214. schrader1501@blackfoot.net 24 ~ Schertz, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830-606-5868.

7-8 ~ Anaheim, CA. Doll Show. Anaheim Marriott. VOLKS USA, Inc. 310-782-8324. service@volksusa.com

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On the Cover This charming young lady is a 10” completely original E2J with dome, wig glued down, brown paperweight eyes, and parasol. Note her original black boots (not shown on cover). This, and many other rare dolls, will be part of the Dolores Smith Collection Auction and Doll Event, May 8, 9, 10, 11 2019 in New Hampshire Treasures gathered over 40 years of passionate doll collecting! See the Withington advertisement in this issue [pages 10-11]. Also, see our article on Dolores Smith and her wonderful doll collection. Called Antique Doll Addiction, the article begins on page 21 of this issue.

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22” Tete Jumeau #10 Bebe, cl/mo., huge bulgeous pw eyes, luscious lashes, perfect bisque, FABULOUS antique mohair wig in orig. set, orig. cork pate & orig. “head coil” still in tact, stunning ant. Fr. silk dress, ant., “signed” ant. leather Jumeau 10 shoes w/Bee Mark, orig. Jumeau body w/Jumeau body label & arm identifying label stating...”shipped By E.D.E.T. Paris, Jumeau close mouth, Made in France”, w/non working pullstrings, MAGNIFICENT FACE!! $4250.

13” Early Rare S & H, immaculate pale bisque, early threaded pw eyes, “closed mouth”, ant. mohair wig in orig. set & orig. pate, wears ant. fine wool & lace dress, orig. undies, orig. slip, ant. hat & orig. ant. leather shoes, early orig. 8 ball str. wrist body. Great cabinet size & BREATHTAKING!!! $3475.

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12” Closed Mouth Kestner Pouty, mint pale bisque, sl. eyes, ant. auburn tailed mohair wig & orig. JDK plaster pate, wears darling ant. silk & lace dress, ant. hat, ant. leather shoes, orig. early 6 ball str. wrist JDK body, great cabinet size. ADORABLE!!! $1700.

4.5” Kestner All Bisque, sl. eyes, perfect bisque overall, “swivel neck”, orig. ant. darling wavy mohair wig, sweet little finely knitted dress & straw hat, w/desirable black multi strap bootines, orig. perfect all bisque body w/2 clenched fists. A LITTLE GEM!!! $1950.

Also in this issue Darlene Lane is especially well known today for her beautifully painted Huret on the Dollspart body.— Nicki (by Darlene Lane) - page 53.

Other interesting material here — Nicki Burley and Robin Hochteil’s interviews with American and international doll artists who perpetuate the beauty of the antique dolls with their reproductions. Darlene Lane, Mary Ann Byers and Suzanne McBrayer all live in the United States, and many of you know and collect their work. Other names familiar to collectors and competitors include Branka Scharli from Switzerland and Sylvia Bravot from France.

Lynette Gross Selling a diverse array of unique and antique dolls Telephone (317) 844-6459 Email LynetteDolls@yahoo.com Visit my online shop open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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The Quest A Collecting Column by Linda Edward What’s the Story

This month Linda Edward writes on how great dollmakers have connected to great literary characters. Part of what makes our doll collections so wonderful are the stories behind each doll, what they tell us about their time or the people who created or played with them. The story of women’s history is often told through the doll businesses started by women, many of whom were swimming against the currents that were designed to keep women out of the business arena. Other stories relate to authors whose characters sparked the public’s imagination and have become well-loved friends to generations of readers. Often these literary characters have paired up with dolls to the delight of the doll buying public of the past and present. In the late 19th century an illustrative artist and author named Palmer Cox developed stories about fairy folk he called Brownies. In 1888 an enterprising woman named Myrna Whitney began making dolls based on Cox’s characters. The success she attained in her first sales led her to write to Cox and ask for official permission to create and market Brownie doll. Cox gave her permission in what is one of the first, if not the actual first instances of a commercially licensed toy. Myra refined her design and manufacturing process and was awarded a patent for her Brownie dolls in 1890. Doll maker Martha Chase of Pawtucket, Rhode Island began making her molded cloth dolls commercially in 1889. In approximately 1905 she began including literary characters in her line of product. Dolls were made to represent characters form the stories of Joel Chandler Harris, Charles Dickens, and Louis Carroll. Johnny Gruelle united the worlds of fiction and dolls with his beloved character Raggedy Ann, the first books were published in 1918 and dolls soon followed. Makers such as Volland, Exposition, Mollye’s, Georgene, Knickerbocker on to modern doll makers have kept this charming companion available for over 100 years now.

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Rose O’Neill was an illustrator and author who began her illustration career at age 14 and in 1893. After moving to New York City she became known as the “Queen of Bohemian Society”, she also became the highest paid female illustrator in the United States. She was the creator

Myra Whitney’s Brownie dolls were made of wire armatures covered with stockinette fabric, they had chamois leather faces and leather shoes.

of the children’s story characters called the Kewpies. George Borgefeldt contracted to have licensed versions of the Kewpies made in Germany. These all bisque dolls led to later versions of Kewpie dolls made of cloth, composition and eventually of plastic and vinyl. Louisa May Alcott’s first installment of Little Women was published in 1867. This first volume of the story sold 6,500 copies in the first months of its release. The public took Alcott’s spunky, heroines to heart and this inspired many doll renditions of the March sisters. In the 1930s a doll maker named Beatrice Berhman, working under the name Madame Alexander created her first versions of the Little Women dolls. Little Women dolls would be a staple in her line for many years and were made in a variety of materials. Madame also created dolls based on Dicken’s characters and those from Alice In Wonderland. The story of dolls made to represent characters for folk tales and novels goes on and on, as well as the stories of the women and men who created the dolls we collectors prize today. Leaving each collector the joy of deciding what type of story their collection will tell.

The Chase Doll Company’s line included Alice in Wonderland dolls. The designs for these dolls were based on a set of figurines Chase had purchased. Dolls in this group included Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Duchess, the Frog Footman, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. Image Courtesy of Skinner, Inc. www.skinnerinc.com

P.J. Volland made Raggedy Ann and Andy based on the stories and illustrations of Johnny Gruelle. These dolls were made by Volland from 1918 – 1934, Gruelle and his heirs would license the rights to various other manufacturers over the ensuing years. Photo courtesy Withington Auction Inc.

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Museum News

Body modeling: a short history of the corset A report on a new exhibit at Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

The human body has long been perceived as a sculpture that can be adorned and shaped, depending on fashion and the ideals of beauty of a particular time. As early as 2000 years before the birth of Christ, there was an early form of corset. During excavations on the Greek island of Crete a small statuette was found. The extremely sexy woman wore a tight-fitting top on her body. Her legs were covered by a wide skirt, but her waist was breathtakingly small. This figure was not the only one. There were several other small statues found, in the shape not only of female deities, but also priestesses and bourgeois women of the upper classes. One thing is common to all of them: the extreme figure-hugging fashion of the time, the small wasp waist of antiquity. But these rather uncomfortable garments were only worn on high feast days. They were not very suitable for the everyday life of secular women because they restricted the ability to move too much and, above all, because they constricted their breathing and circulation. Therefore, for normal life, clothing in which one could better perform daily work was commonly worn. In Europe, flowing clothes and shirts were in vogue until the end of the Middle Ages. Fat bellies and full breasts were not frowned upon, but testified to prosperity and well-being. In the Renaissance period around 1500, fashion changed completely.The fashion designers of that time conceived veritable body baskets that, strengthened with bone and steel redefind the body shape. This was, and is, the role of the corset. The exhibit, which runs through October 2019, is a fascinating fashion history. If you cannot visit the museum in person, go to www.spielzeug.com for this and other visual feasts or visit Toy Worlds Museum Basel, Switzerland at www.spielzeug-welten-museumbasel.ch

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Lifetime collection of over 300 ANTIQUE DOLLS, ARTISAN DOLLS, TOYS and related items of Louise and Carl Hartel, San Bernardino, California. Starting Sunday, June 2 at 11am Pacific time. Important dolls such as two EARLY WOODENS, PAPER MACHE, WAX, BISQUE, and CHINA. FRENCH FASHION DOLLS by BRU and JUMEAU. GERMAN FASHION LADIES, rare PARIANS and an AUTOPERIPATETICOS walking doll. GERMAN CHILD DOLLS by SIMON HALBIG, K*R, KLEY and HAHN, and BORGFELDT. Many great lots of supplies, parts and clothing as well!

ANTIQUE TOYS such as ROULLET & DECAMPS doll AUTOMATONS, a great walking mechanical elephant, LIONEL trains, huge STEIFF lion store display, collection of STEIF TEDDY BEARS and much more! This auction should not be missed! Being conducted by Southern California’s newest and most popular auctioneers, TREASURESEEKER AUCTIONS LLC in Pasadena, California. Overseeing and coordinating the dolls in this auction is Mary Ann Spinelli, UFDC and NADDA member, who is happy to answer emails with any questions you may have. *Catalogs available via USPS for $3.00

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The Dolores Smith Story – An Antique Doll Addiction By Marcia Leisure

n the beginning she was Dolores D’Eramo, the youngest of two children in a Boston Italian family. Her brother, an only child for 10 years, was not too thrilled about having a little sister invade his kingdom, but Dolores quietly found her place in the family assuming the role of her mother Rosina’s helper, comrade and best friend. Were there dolls in Dolores’ early life? I’m sure there were. I recall a story of an old compo she loved, that her mother outfitted in a simply made wardrobe. The D’Eramos were hard-working old-school Italians; the father, Dante, was a paver by trade, and in the summer he always had a beautiful garden with vine-ripe tomatoes and fresh basil, key ingredients in Rosina’s all-day tomato sauce. Along with the gardens, Pop would order a truckload of grapes from the produce market, and every fall he would begin the ritual of squeezing grapes for his East Boston “Reserve” red table wine. Dolores remembered it to be kind of “icky” but good for soothing the struggles of daily living. Dolores was a lot like her mother and developed a passion for cooking, learning all of her secrets: the sauce and pasta in every shape imaginable. Cooking may have been life, but for Dolores, the most significant thing that she learned from her mother, a seamstress by trade, was sewing. Making her own clothes and later the creations for the dolls, was food for her creative soul. Cooking, collecting and a keeper of traditions - her mother’s pasta board remained one of her most treasured family heirlooms.

Doll with wardrobe - Best in show

Her first French doll was a #16 Jumeau - over the years she acquired a collection of fabulous children’s hats for her special doll

Dolores loving the dolls

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As life improved the family moved to a new home in Billerica, Massachusetts. Dolores attended high school in the suburbs and got a summer job as a teller at the local Savings Bank and worked there parttime during the school year. She was a business student in high school and it seemed logical that she should pursue a career in banking when she graduated. Though not her dream job, she didn’t hate it. In some ways working at the bank for so many years was fertile ground for her love of crafts and collecting. Working 9 to 5 at the bank wasn’t the type of job you take home with you. When you balanced out your drawer at the end of the day, your mind and body were your own. She would hurry home to her crafts, her dolls, her bears. With her nimble hands, Dolores could wield a needle and thread, cut an intricate pattern and use a glue gun with trigger-like accuracy. Soon her creations of bears and dolls’ clothes were noticed by an enthusiastic public and she began making things on special order. Back in the 60’s craft fairs were a popular pastime for those seeking that special something, and they were lucrative for those with an entrepreneurial spirit. Dolores thrived in this community. At the Sunday doll and bear shows, buyers and sellers interacted with like-minded people. Friendships made then endured the test of time and remain strong to this day. Dolores’ presence was often gentle and unobtrusive but the impact of her absence is profound. In that early period one tiny treasure Dolores became known for was the Teddy Bear Piggyback Purse. Tiny and tedious, she could cut, stitch and stuff those diminutive satchels flawlessly. Even today her signature purses are occasionally seen on Ruby Lane or at doll shows, often mistaken for antique. The Teddy Purses can be considered the seed of the

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Repro of Ella by Paula Watson

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14” Nursing Bru marked Bru Jne 4, French BJCB, inner balloon and workings still in head, firing/mold flaw back of head, antique clothes, shoes and bonnet.

15” Bisque French fashion, blue paperweight eyes, c/m, kid body with bisque lower arms, kid over wood jointed at shoulder and elbows, cup and saucer neck, stress line on back of shoulder plate, pink silk dress with black trim, antique French boots.

Dolores Smith Doll collection; they showed her how, with few materials, a good idea and a bit of ingenuity, she could create a tiny gem that fetched a good profit. With a small investment and Dolores’ ability to transform something forlorn and make it special, many common dolls in need of make-overs became treasures. There were a couple of shows every month then. Dolores often said she didn’t know how she found the time to make all those dresses, with a full-time job as well. Of course her husband would repair and restring the dolls when necessary, but there were so many steps to take to put together a collection for a doll show - acquire the dolls and fabrics, make dozens of dresses to sell, redress or make new outfits for the better dolls; finish the bears. The dolls were often used as mannequins for Dolores’ designer doll clothes which she made with antique fabrics and laces, but often the dolls sold with the ensembles, hats and shoes. Dolores said that at a good show she would typically do several thousand dollars in sales.

9” All bisque inc. 886 S5H, blue glass eyes, O/M, wonderful 5-pc body, painted strap shoes, mohair wig, great Antique hat. UFDC Region 15 Convention - Presidents award winner.

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18” Bisque swivel head Rohmer Poupee, blue glass eyes, CM, skin wig, kid body with Rohmer label with bisque arms & legs, pink & black stripe silk dress, fancy trunk with assorted clothes.

6 ½” Pair of all bisque brother & sister, brown glass eyes, C/M, 5 piece all bisque body, painted shoes/socks, original red & white silk outfits.

11 ½” bisque inc. Bru Jne R 2, full closed lips, glass eyes, P.E. known as “Kissing Bru”, all original clothes, pate & wig, silk dress (melting), w/ lace hat, 6-pc. orig. compo body, right arm connects to pull-string mechanism, blowing kisses w/ oval glass dome. 24

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There was constant pressure to find fresh merchandise to fix up and sell and Dolores would attend the Withington Doll Auctions whenever possible. Where would beginners be without those box lots! In the early days of doll collecting almost anything would sell. There was a buyer for every kind of doll, and with four hundred years of dolls represented, the choices were endless. In additions to the shows, E-bay was a conduit by which anyone could become an international entrepreneur! So it was with Dolores, and that became another route to expand her doll activities. Success at the doll shows and on EBay confirmed Dolores’ strong feeling that dolls were her destiny. With her husband’s support she began to climb that ladder. After more than 40 years working at the bank, Dolores decided to leave her “day job” and concentrate on dolls. No longer would she have to feign illness to attend a Thursday Withington Auction. During this period, Dolores had become friendly with Mrs. Flora Horn, a longtime doll collector and a regular at Withington Auctions, sitting in the front row as Bidder #1. The aging Mrs. Horn was Dolores’ mentor, sharing her doll knowledge and helping to refine

her eye. They became familiar faces around the doll circuit. Completing the partnership with her youth and enthusiasm, Dolores had one thing Mrs. Horn lacked - the ability to drive. By the time Mrs. Horn passed on, Dolores had paid her dues, learning all she could. I wonder what Mrs. Horn would think of the success Dolores achieved during her life with the dollies? Dolores never boasted about her collection, which could have been the buzz of the doll world. That was not Dolores, a woman of few words, soft-spoken and comfortable in her skin. She freely shared her knowledge with anyone when asked, but shared her private collection with only a chosen few, In the late 1990’s Withington Auctions was in a period of staffing changes, the 36-year auction manager was leaving and several other seasoned employees decided to retire, including the doll specialist. Doll auctions were an area of the business that Dick didn’t get involved in, as long as the catalog was completed by auction time. As a result, there was no-one who could take over doll activities in the event of an emergency, or who could replace a doll specialist, As it was with the first doll auction held in 1959, when Withington sold Mrs. Alexander Smith’s Doll museum, Dick knew nothing about dolls, but was pleasantly surprised at the ease and success of the 3-day sale. Dick, who had the ability to recognize a good thing when he saw one, seized the opportunity, and held doll auctions for many years. Now, if Withington was to continue selling dolls, he needed a special someone to be doll specialist. He chose Dolores Smith for the job. After decades as a customer and years under the highly respected Mrs. Horn’s guidance, she seemed the best choice for the job. Now all he had to do was to convince her. In the modest Dolores fashion, she balked at the job proposal presented to her at the spring doll auction. But, after much coaxing, she accepted the job - on a temporary basis till someone more qualified could be found - for about 20 years. Without any format to follow, the first auction was a bit choppy. But, together with Sis Richter, her old friend and new assistant, Dolores soon discovered she knew a lot more than first thought. In reality rare or mystery dolls come to the Dollhouse infrequently. Dolores found her confidence more every day and her handful of questions were answered with a little research and a few phone calls to doll friends. Information was always willingly shared with her. For Dolores, the dolls were her family, her friends, the subject of her dreams, her children, her 401K, her crossword puzzles and more. For 20 years at Withington she brought an excitement and enthusiasm that the auctions had seen before. As she buzzed around the auction preview, chatting with her adoring public, she would catch a glimpse of her personal favorites. She was always working on a list of possible additions to her doll family and she did that at every auction. After three grueling days the doll auctions ended on a Friday.

Teaching the dolls to sew

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23” Bru Jeune # 9, large, beautiful example, Bru Jeune body with bisque hands (one finger missing) and compo lower legs, brown paperweight eyes, one nicked earing hole, Bru marked shoes, red and white leather gloves, red coat and beautiful white dress, Mohair blonde wig with tails and ribbon bonnet.

17” Shirley Antoon Kestner AT beautifully dressed, antique wig. 26

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14” Rare 2-Face Bru fashion, smiling face with blue paperweight eyes and sleeping face, kid body antique dress and bonnet, mohair wig.

Dolores, exhausted and elated, would pick up her latest foster children, loading the car to take them home to Candia. Often, the car was so full there was barely room for people. Dolores would sit in the front row at every auction, the large binder on her lap, and do the absentee bids for those unable to attend. At the same time she would bid on the dolls she hoped to own and as disciplined as she was she would often win the bid - for she was willing to pay top dollar for an especially desirable example. Then she would tenderly wrap and transport her dolls to their new home. Her “hit picks” were the German Characters. She loved the impish bisque boys, with pouty expressions, also she became entranced with French dolls and was willing to stretch to add a few Bebe’s to the family. Her first French doll was a #16 Jumeau and over the years she acquired a collection of fabulous children’s hats for her special doll with the enormous head. Originally, the doll had been a joint venture with one of her doll friends. Dolores was asked to go along on a house call, as a local woman had a large Jumeau to sell. Through the window they saw the fabulous doll standing in the hallway. She was far better that expected and her friend quickly wrote out her check for the asking price. As they carried the treasure to the car, she whispered to Dolores, “I hope you have some money... I don’t have enough in my account to cover the check!” So they decided to own her together, and she would spend six months with each coowner. Eventually, Dolores bought out the half interest and she resided in Candia since then. She will be available along with all

22” Bisque, Jumeau, B10L, blue glass eyes, C/M, PE nicked, made for Louvre Department Store, French jointed body, wear, hands repainted, touch up on body, antique clothes, hairline on forehead, one earring.

12 ½” Bisque head incised Depose E4J, brown glass eyes, CM, PE (nicks), mohair wig, straight wrist compo body (marked Jumeau), with dome top trunk, with 10 outfits, & accessories, Marigold on trunk, believed to be costumed by Ann Higgins.

of her hats at the auction. We always say that the older the collection, the smaller the dolls: at the auction will be the #1- #2- #3 and a “0”, too. There will be Bebes and Poupees and her favorite - the Long-faced Jumeau. So many fine dolls of all shapes and sizes. One sweet little all-bisque she was especially proud of was a 9” 886 S5H for which she won the Presidents Choice Award at the 2011 UFDC Region 15 convention. Dolores decided to enter her into the competitive exhibit without clothes. With such a beautiful body, she didn’t want to cover it up, so she proudly wore only her antique straw hat. Receiving only a second prize in her category, she nonetheless won the President’s Choice for Best in Show! The significance of the small doll was appreciated by an educated few. I imagine a few collectors will be looking for that sweet doll at the auction. Dolores loved a good project doll: it could be rare, just needing a bit of fixing, or a dirty EJ in a box, unstrung, no wig or dress. I think she liked the make-over process much better than buying a doll already fixed. Often, she would bring her babies to work, to show us the progress in their restoration. As we see those dolls today, in their cases, the transformation is amazing. Dolores was a true artist. On rare occasions, Dolores would buy a doll in perfect condition and let it be. The legendary Ella, a pristine example of an Izannah Walker doll, all original, with several outfits and provenance. Originally, the doll was given to Elizabeth Pope, when she was born in 1857. Her maternal grandparents were from Rhode Island and lived near Central Falls, where

15” Bisque Kestner Bru, brown sleep eyes, open closed mouth with painted teeth, early Kestner BJCB, antique mohair wig, PE, beautifully dressed with dress and hat, wonderful shoes with 3 straps. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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10” Bisque head marked La Parisien S.G.D.G., blue glass eyes, CM, mohair wig, straight leg compo body, with four outfits & accessories, marked body by Steiner.

Note: Ella was sold to a private collector in 2016. In 2018, Doll artist Paula Walton made an exact replica of Ella for Dolores. Dolores Smith died in 2018. Her entire collection will be sold by Withington Auction on May 8-9-10, 2019, at the Holiday Inn, 9 Northeastern Blvd. Nashua, NH - for reservations call: 603-888-1551 ask for Laurie. For more information go to www.withingtonauction. com or call The Dollhouse: 603-478-3232

Dolores’ piggyback bear purse Right: 20” Shirley Antoon AT Beautifully dressed in antique silk with silk lined straw bonnet and antique shoes.

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Izannah Walker had her doll shop. The little girl died of scarlet fever at age 2 years, confirming the date the doll was made. Of the six children, only a son lived to adulthood and he was a doctor who traveled West to Minnesota. Ella, was handed down through the family, but never played with - kept as a shrine to the little lost girl. Purchased from the two remaining descendants of the family by a local dealer, the doll was shipped to Withingtons Dollhouse to be sold at auction after 150 years in the family. Ella lived with us in the Dollhouse for a couple of months, displayed on a table we passed by a dozen times a day and often she was the subject of conversation and we received many inquiries about her, she was loved by us all. One day, as a little joke, I scribbled a note and placed it in Ella’s hands stating, “I want to live in Candia,” . Dolores laughed at the impossibility. In October of 2008, I remember, standing at the podium, selling Ella, the bids coming from the house, the phones and the book of left bids. I was a nervous wreck... it’s not often you sell such an exceptional cloth doll. Starting at $20,000, by the mid thirties the bidding slowed down and then there were two.... a bidder on the phone and Dolores’ bidder... $40,000... $41,000...once - twice - three... SOLD! $41,000 to what I believed to be an absentee bid. We were pleased and happy at the results of the sale. The after-auction chatter was all about Ella and who bought her? Almost as amazing as the sale itself was the rest of the story and how the collector was able to acquire this wonderful Izannah Walker for her collection, with a bit of horse-trading, selling a bunch of pretty good dolls, a few good months on E-bay. At the time I had no idea who was bidding and her new owner has remained a doll mystery all these years. Perhaps I missed her slight smile and the twinkle in her eye, but Dolores never let down her poker face... as she continued to bid. You see, Ella did get her wish...”I Want to Live In Candia!” and so did Dolores!

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Oncle Hansi A French Nationalist and Doll Artist By Debbie Biggness

orn in Colmar, France on Feb. 23rd, 1873 Jean-Jacques Waltz would become better known as Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oncle Hansi. Or simply Hansi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which means Little John. Hansi was a French Alsatian artist and author. He was a staunch pro-French activist, well-known for his quaint drawings based upon rural French life. He was also an out-spoken critic of Germany and a French hero during the first and second world wars. Despite the fact that at the time of his birth Colmar was under German rule (it was during the Franco-Prussian war), Hansi was a devout defender of the French government and always considered himself to be of French nationality. Colmar, like many of the small French towns that bordered the Rhine River, found themselves transitioning from French to German and then back to French nationality dependent on German occupation and the outcomes of individual wars. Colmar and its residents

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have always believed themselves to be innately French. They only tolerated German occupation; proudly maintaining their French heritage until Colmar was once again returned to its original French roots. Hansi developed his artistic talents while a student at the BeauxArts de Lyon from 1892-1895. He began his artistic career working as an artist for the textile industry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; drawing postcards and designing posters advertising local events. He began publishing satirical work in 1908 under the pseudonym Hansi, making fun of German tourists. He published an anti-German militant work entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Professor Knatschkeâ&#x20AC;? in 1912. The book promoted pro-French Alsatians and belittled the German military. It became a best seller in France and was popular among French intellectuals such as Maurice Barres. Because of his anti-German military satirical publications Hansi was considered a traitor by the German government and imprisoned in Leipzig in 1914. At that point in his career France considered him a national treasure and his incarceration made national headlines. Hansi managed to escape from the German military, returning to France where he joined the French military as a translator during World War 1.

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Hansi continued as a staunch French nationalist, harboring deep anti-German sentiments. His original publications targeted adults, but by 1925, after WW1, he decided to attempt to educate the children of France. His intentions were to instill national pride, especially in the province of Alsace. He authored numerous publications under the pseudonym L’Oncle Hansi. The focus of these publications was dominated by depictions of French children in rural environments, extolling the virtues of the French culture. In addition to his publications, Hansi also designed numerous shop signs for local businesses in Colmar with hidden anti-Germanic sentiments. One such butcher shop sign displays proud French butchers carrying German “pigs ears” on a platter. In 1940, during WW2 and during the German occupation of France, Hansi was still considered a traitor by Germany and he was hunted down by the German Gestapo. He fled to Vichy, France where

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he was captured, beaten severely and left for dead. He survived the beatings and was spirited away to Lausanne, Switzerland. But he never completely recovered from his wounds and died in 1951, in Colmar as a direct result of those injuries. To this day Hansi remains a national hero in France, especially beloved in his hometown of Colmar. Hansi made dolls too. L’Oncle Hansi’s children were easily identified by their watermelon smiles, short, abrupt eyebrows, pug noses, Googlie side-glancing eyes and Alsatian folklore costuming. These images can be found in books, on post cards, on porcelain children’s tea sets – and occasionally on dolls. Whilst his printed literature can be easily found, his dolls are rare and coveted. In 1916 Hansi had been contacted by the Parisian publisher Gallais regarding the manufacture of dolls in the likeness of one of Hansi’s most beloved children, Gretel, a character first drawn by Hansi in 1909. An

agreement was reached and Hansi designed the dolls and Gallais & Cie produced them. The companion for Gretel, Yerri, was developed by Hansi after he accepted the proposal from Gallais. He felt that Gretel needed a companion in this new adventure into the doll world. The dolls were manufactured on 5-piece bodies manufactured from heavy composition. They were presented at the “Concours des Poupees” in Paris in 1917 and won first prize. The French were also celebrating the end of World War 1 and the return of Colmar from German to French control. The Gretel and Yerri dolls were only produced from 1917-1921; making them extremely difficult to locate today. I discovered my tiny doll [on page 34], in an antique shop in Maine over 10 years ago. This 7” doll is simply marked “2/0 Hansi XXO” on his celluloid head. He has a celluloid head and hands and a stuffed stockinette body and is fully jointed. He (despite his pink coat, I still believe he is a boy) doesn’t represent Gretel or Yerri and is still a mystery as to his manufacturer. The Gretel and Yerri pair of dolls with original boxes pictured are owned by Sherry Minton. These precious dolls were gifted to her by a local French family in 1964 while she spent time in Paris as an exchange student. They had been in their family since their original purchase 45 years prior and is a gift Sherry treasures. The photo of the single Gretel doll is courtesy of Signature Dolls. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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While on a Viking Riverboat cruise down the Rhine last October, my husband and I took a guided tour of Colmar, France. It was during that tour that I became acquainted with the incredible life of Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oncle Hansi. Our tour guide, a resident of Colmar, spoke with pride of their local hero. When I told him of the doll I owned designed by Hansi, he made me promise to send him a photo. He was unaware of the dolls designed by Hansi and produced by Gallais. Needless to say, if I ever sell the doll, he would like to be contacted first. Franceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national hero Hansi has been gone for 68 years but, his prominence in the French culture remains. Resource - Wikipedia

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The Dolls of Italarts & Co. By Linda Holderbaum

A copy of the cover of the catalog was included in this collection that shows what the cover looked like. This photo is also a glossy photo glued onto the heavy manila paper.

Tirolese. The dolls pictured as single dolls are all identified as available in two sizes: 28 cm/11-inches ($ 1.75) and 20 cm/7.8-inches ($ 1.25). Tirolese is a variant spelling of Tyrolese. 36

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am always searching for different resource materials to supplement books and magazines. And yes, I am old schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I still like to turn the pages on books! Postcards, press photographs and catalogs can be very useful for identification as well as it provides us a historical context for our dolls. I was delighted to come across a catalog put out by Italarts & Co., who produced dolls in Trieste, Italy. The cover no longer remains except for the cut-out leather section with the name. None of the 46 pages are dated but the catalog is most likely from the 1960s. The glossy black and white photos are glued onto heavy manila paper (front and back) with the area or province name typed in the bottom center of the page under the photo and stickers on each side under the photographs that state the sizes and prices. Dolls came in several sizes. The first18 pages of the catalog showed individual dolls in each photo that was available in the 28 cm (11-inches) for $1.75 each and 20 cm/7.8-inches for $ 1.25 each. These dolls have cloth painted heads (over a plastic head) and plastic hands and probably the bodies as well. Ten pages are devoted to the interesting purses that were available at 28 cm/11-inches on the left side and 20 cm/7.8 inches on the right side. It is not known if each doll on that page was available in both sizes or the doll on the left was the

Lazio

Abruzzo Liguria

Veneziana

28 cm (11-inches) doll and the one on the right 20 cm. These dolls appear to be all cloth with cloth hands. Another nine pages feature two dolls on each page showing smaller dolls at 15 cm/6-inches each selling for 80 cents each. These smaller dolls have cloth hands. Not all of the dolls depict dolls in Italian costume. In the purse doll section you can find Austria and Russia represented. The last section includes nine pages labeled “Clown & Italian & Venetian Masks with all measuring 30 cm (12-inches) for $2.15. These interesting characters have cut-out felt Sicilia hands. None of the dolls in this catalog are shown with the round foil tag with the scalloped edge that is found on some of the dolls that says: “ITALARTS & CO. MADE IN ITALY” around the edge of the tag and “GUARANTEED HAND FINISHED” in the center. This is an interesting time capsule of what was being offered by this Italian company. Keep watch for these hard to find items as they can add to your collection.

Molise

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Zippered felt purses make up the next section of the catalog. Left: Tirolo (28 cm/11-inches) $2.25, right: Molise. Sizes on the bottom left of the page reads 28 cm/11-inches $2.25 and on the right: 20 cm/7.8-inches $1.85.

Left: Lombardia, right: Austria

Left: Lazio, right: Sarda

Left: Spagna, right: Campania Left: Sicilia, right: Scozia

Back view of the Toscana purse showing the zipper opening

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Left: Ungherese, right: Calabria

This photo begins the series of smaller dolls with two on a page. Both are listed as 15 cm/6-inches and sold for 80 cents. Left: Marche and right: Friuli

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Left: Abruzzo, right: Piemonte

Left: Molise and right: Sarda

Left: Toscana and right: Lazio

Left: Calabria and right: Tirolo

Left: Emilia and right: Liguria

The remaining pages are titled: Clown & Italian & Venetian Masks. All are 30 cm/12-inches and cost $2.15 each. The doll on the left is Pantalone, the one on the right Tartaglia.

Left: Milano and right: Abruzzo

Left: Piemonte and right: Sicilia

Left: Veneziana and right: Campania

Left: Pagliaccio n.3 and right: Pagliaccio n. I.

Th e doll on the left is marked dott; Ballanzone, the right is Giangurgolo

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A Ballanzone doll is shown next to the catalog page featuring this doll.

Close-up of the 12-inch Ballanzone doll.

Left: Brighella, right: Colombina

Left: Il Moro, right: Stenterello

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Left: Pulcinella, right: Fata

Left: Pagliaccio n. 4, right: Pagliaccio n.2

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Purse A Short History for Dolls Necessity or

Fashion Statement? By Elizabeth Schmahl

hatever would a lady do without her purse? Historically, purses have been both a utilitarian necessity and a fashionable embellishment to a wardrobe. Although purses have often been associated primarily with women, they have been an accessory for both ladies and gentlemen for thousands of years. Ancient hieroglyphics depict a type of handbag worn by males around the waist. Throughout the centuries, purses or handbags have been used for practical reasons. But they also have had a history of being a fashion statement, changing in shape and style to fit the tastes of the era. The miniature purses of dolls provide tiny examples of those fashion statements and the evolving nature of purse styles. Early handbags for men were primarily functional, existing long before pockets were invented. Men used bags to store weapons, tools, and supplies for tasks such as hunting, work or war. In later centuries, men used bags to carry items such as money, food, correspondence, maps, writing implements, etc. These bags were often kept on belts so as to leave the hands free for other tasks. This 18â&#x20AC;? tall china doll depicts a civil war soldier holding his black leather handbag. Inside, he keeps his binoculars and other necessities for his military position.

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For ladies, early purses were often simple bags or “reticules.” A reticule is a bag with a drawstring or chain worn around the wrist. The early reticule began with a net-like design with mesh or crochet (“reticulum” in Latin means “net”). This French Fashion doll shows off her deep blue finely crocheted draw-string reticule decorated with steel beads and matching bead tassels at the base. One could imagine her carrying her smelling salts inside her reticule as she walked the Paris streets. Later reticules were made of cloth such as the white bag this china doll is wearing. Her little reticule matches her dress. This example is simpler in design, some reticules were heavily beaded or embroidered to add flair to one’s wardrobe. This Kestner doll is wearing a beautiful burgundy variation of the reticule with metal cross bars and a metal chain. This type of purse is often referred to as “en diable” or “in the devil” because it was meant to be difficult to get into so as to protect its contents. Her purse is made of round crocheted loops, a common crochet pattern in the late 1800s. Another popular style of crocheted purses during the 1800s were the “miser’s purses” meant to be used to hold coins. This photo shows two adult-sized antique miser’s purses and three tiny antique doll-sized purses. These functional sacs were popular with both men and women. They were light and easy to hold and they folded over the hand such as this doll-sized yellow example. They were usually crocheted and long and tubular in design. They were often decorated with beads and had two metal rings to close off each side of the purse. A slit in the middle provided an opening in which to insert and remove coins.

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Crochet and cloth purses were often less expensive to produce, but not always sturdy. In the mid-1800s, the leather “pochette” (French for “pocket”) was a strapless bag popular with both men and women and the precursor to the clutch purse. Much like the modern-day wallet, the pochette became commonly used with the advent of paper currency. This tiny 1-inch long French Fashion doll leather pochette with an elastic strap is a miniature example of what might have been used by men and women to carry money, calling cards, or any important papers. Perhaps even a love letter could be hidden inside! This little French Fashion doll red leather pochette measures 1 inch long and was found with the tiniest little surprise inside; a charming miniature doll party invitation and envelope! Handwritten from Newark, Ohio, the tiny letter comes with its envelope addressed to “Miss Martha Stark” and says, “You are cordially invited to attend a surprise party tendered to Miss Marie Wright at her home 267 N 4th St Wednesday Feb 17 1904 from 7 to 9 PM. By Jessie Wright.”

During the latter part of the 1800s, “chatelaines” became popular among well-todo ladies who could afford them. A “chatelaine” was a hook or belt on which to hang necessary items. Chatelaines were most often made of sterling silver but could also be made of brass, copper, leather, and other materials. This antique parian doll dressed in blue shows off her copper chatelaine mesh purse hanging off her waist. The purse measures 2 inches from top to bottom and has a clasp that opens into the metal mesh bottom. A French lady might carry her handkerchief or her fan inside her purse or her tickets to the opera! Some doll purses might have had a specific function. In this photo, a fashion doll is holding two metal purses with metal link chains. The larger purse on the left has a sewing kit inside but also may have been used as a small coin purse. The embossed brass egg-shaped purse on the right was made to be a thimble-holder and hung on a chatelaine. Both make excellent French Fashion doll accessories!

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Other small bags are found with rings attached to the top of the purse. The ring often served to attach the purse to a chatelaine. They were also used as “finger purses”, small and convenient items to wear to an evening outing or fancy ball! This photo shows a metal beaded chatelaine purse with a clasp at the top and metal beads dangling at the bottom. In this photo, a 1.5” long sterling silver rectangular purse is decorated with turquoise enamel on the front. It contains a rosary inside. The finger ring would make it an easy item to carry to a church service, both functional and fashionable. Because of the delicate small size, it doubles

beautifully as a doll purse. During the late 1800s, women often had few reasons to leave the home unless there was a social gathering. If a lady was lucky, she might have been invited to a dance in which case she would need to bring her dance card! This little German 3-inch-wide leather finger-purse has the practical finger ring as well as dance card pages underneath the flap! Dated 1884, it was made for a “Vereinsball” which was an assembly ball or dance. Certainly a doll would dream to have her dance card full with handsome suitors! Leather was widely used in the fabrication of purses. The leather purses were sturdier and more reliable than their crocheted and cloth counterparts and generally would hold more items. Over time, they evolved in style from earlier pochettes and clutch purses that were carried under the arm to shoulder bags with straps and handles. With the invention of trains and other modes of transport, ladies began to travel more during the latter part of the 1800s and 1900s. Purses shifted in style, needing to be as practical as they were fashionable. Shoulder bags and “handbags” with straps were easier to carry and ladies would wear them on their shoulders or wrists depending upon the length of the strap. This allowed them to have their hands free for other travel 46

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items such as trunks and suitcases or for holding a child’s hand! In this circa 1910s French postcard, a lady is holding her small leather purse with its handle. The caption calls it a “Petit Necessaire pour Dames” or “A small necessary item for Ladies.” This Victorian trade card shows a little girl with her handbag and the caption “Out Shopping” which emphasizes the point that the shoulder bag was just as utilitarian as it was ornamental. This photo shows a beautiful Barrois French Fashion doll dressed for her travels and showing off her blue velvet shoulder bag with metal clasp frame, practical and hands-free. This lovely Jumeau

Photo Courtesy of Theriault’s

shows off her circa 1880s shoulder bag with a metal clasp, metal chain, and velvet design. As technology developed for improving the production of metals by machine, metal and mesh purses became a popular and stylish choice in the latter part of the 1800s. In addition, makeup became a larger part of a woman’s routine in the early 1900s and purses became slightly bigger and more practical for carrying such items. This 1909 advertisement from The Siegel Cooper Company in New York shows a variety of “Silver Novelties and Purses” from embossed metal to plain mesh. The purses most commonly found by collectors are made by companies such as Mandalian or Whiting and Davis. One could imagine an Edwardian lady carrying her face powder or rouge inside her beautiful mesh purse! During the 1920s, it was popular for flapper women to carry their

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cigarettes in their purse or even hide a little flask of alcohol during the Prohibition, naughty girls! Not only did these companies create purses for adult ladies, they had purses for children and even dolls! This example of a child’s purse by the Whiting and Davis company from the 1930s is a colorful mesh design of Walt Disney’s “Three Little Pigs”. The purse measures approximately 4 inches long and is a sweet size for a larger doll! These purses have also been found with motifs such as Mickey Mouse and Alice in Wonderland. These two examples of small doll-sized purses may have originally been intended as ladies’ coin purses, but are a perfect small size for dolly to use. They are both plated, one in silver and one in gold. They are both are marked “GERMANY” inside. As tourism boomed in France during the late 1800s and early 1900s, small embossed metal purses became sought after by tourists. They were usually 1 inch long and silver-plated. They opened to reveal an accordion-style set of photos which served as a souvenir of the town which had been visited. This fashion doll shows off her example of a small silver purse embossed with a ship on the front and souvenir photos of the coastal French town of “Le Havre”. The albums not only contained photos of travel destinations in France, but

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could also military photos, works of art, pictures of saints, and even nude photos for the risqué traveler! The concept of the “souvenir” appeared to be important in selecting a tiny purse. A highly admired souvenir novelty during the Victorian era would have been purses such as these small 3-4 inch wide doll-sized purses made of mother-of-pearl shell. These purses were made in shapes such as hearts and ovals and had a metal clasp at the top. Frequently sold as coin purses, they were hand painted with flowers and were souvenirs of popular travel destinations such as St. Louis, Niagara Falls, Atlantic City, Galveston Island, and the like. Other mother-of-pearl purses were specifically created as gifts and had sweet statements such as, “A Present for a Friend” or “My Beloved Friend.” This 18” Kestner Daisy doll shows how perfectly sized these charming purses are for dolls. The mother-of-pearl purses were also sold in France as small purses, sewing etui, and candy containers. Also popular during the late th 19 and early 20th centuries were Native American items with beaded handiwork. Specifically, small purses made by the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) tribe were desirable tourist items. They were delicately decorated with colorful glass beads and sequins and frequently had the date sewn into the purse with beading. These

small antique purses are popular with doll collectors as their colorful and detailed workmanship add beauty to any doll’s wardrobe. After the development of plastics such as celluloid and bakelite these lightweight and affordable materials were repeatedly chosen for fabricating small child and doll purses during the 1930s and 1940s. Easy to purchase at a local five-anddime store, one could imagine a little girl taking her time in choosing the ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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delicate purse just right for her dolly! Popular motifs for the purses were animals, children, watches or fairy tales. Small purses advertised by celebrity personalities also became a market trend during this time. This tiny leather 1930s purse bears its original tag marketing the famous Dionne Quintuplets. Other celebrities such as Shirley Temple created small purses for sale to children. Straw purses became all the rage in the 1950s and 60s. These tiny straw purses made for dolls measure only 2-3 inches in size and carry the label of the “Me Too” company, made in the USA. The 1950s doll accessory companies such as Premier, Totsy, and Shillman also

created a large variety of doll purses for children to buy and frequently found in dime stores. Sometimes, the purse itself was the doll! These two examples of the “Peggy Doll” were a children’s novelty patented in 1927. They were 9” tall felt flapper doll purses that contained a handkerchief. The original box of the purses says, “Children’s Handkerchief Novelty! A printed felt doll, the fastest selling novelty in the market. The doll is really a dainty purse which opens at the back and fastens, with a snap, at the doll’s throat. One colored handkerchief is inserted in each purse.” Purses will never cease to be a part of everyday use and fashion and their styles will continue to be modified as trends change. Doll collectors especially can appreciate the evolution in purses throughout the years by studying the way in which dolls from different eras are accessorized. No proper lady, even a doll, can leave home without her purse! 50

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The Art of Antique Reproduction Dolls By Nicki Burley and Robin Hochteil

ur doll world is truly rich with variety—somewhere, there is a doll to make every heart skip a beat with joy. It’s also an endless adventure. Many of us began with just one type of doll, but as we made friends, attended shows, and learned more, new dolls caught our fancy and our collections grew. These evolving passions not only keep the doll world alive, but lend a magical quality to collectors---have you ever noticed that doll collectors seem forever young at heart? It’s undeniably exciting to make your next “find” and share it with friends or inspire the next collecting craze. Our enthusiasm keeps us youthful! In the swirl of a million kinds of dolls, each niche has devoted collectors who champion their favorites through thick and thin. A strong case can be made for the value of every doll. One type, however, has tremendous appeal across the doll world: the antique reproduction. Reproduction dolls have a wider collecting base than other types because they are sought by both makers and collectors; by those who love antiques as well as moderns. They are collectible as art, with some seeking the work of only certain artists, and as “play” dolls by anyone hesitant to handle a fragile antique. They represent both a point of entry for doll collecting newcomers and a platform to showcase years of careful study and competitive achievements. Many collectors remember when porcelain dollmaking was a widely practiced hobby, but while its popularity may have dwindled, the talent pool was refined so that today’s dollmakers are true artists. Robin and I both began our collections with reproduction dolls because we loved antiques but felt they felt free to handle and dress our dolls as we learned more about them. I was a cloth dollmaker originally, since I mostly wanted bodies to dress as a costumer and researcher. But then one day I heard about Bleuette—a doll with 1000 patterns—and I just had to find that darling girl! I made myself a cloth Bleuette, joined an online group, and began searching for just the right bisque doll. When I found my remarkably antique-looking Premiere by artist Carol Hansen, I thought I’d never need another doll. Famous last words, of course. She was just the first in my collection, which includes French fashions, the recent Huret, and mignonettes. Primarily, I An amazing 28” Jumeau fashion. See the molded necklace? Each crystal holds a single photograph. What craftsmanship! An focus on smaller dolls with wardrobes to complement my original like this sold for over $300,000 at Theriaults last year.— interest in sewing. Robin (by Branka Scharli)

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What Robin and I learned from those first dolls led to collecting antiques later, but not to the exclusion of reproductions. Robin shares, “I have an eclectic collection (meaning, I love all dolls), but I primarily seek antique French and German dolls. However, if you look closely in my cases, you will see scattered among the proud older dolls these other dolls that are mostly newer, within the last 5 years or so. I often hear, ‘How can you display the reproductions with the antiques? They don’t belong there.’ But I answer them… how long did it take you to notice those dolls are not antique? They have beautiful features and they’re appropriately dressed for their time. Granted, there are some reproductions available that don’t represent the original dolls well, but for me, the best ones belong alongside their antique counterparts. The modern artists who endeavor to recreate these magnificent dolls should be lauded for their work and accomplishments. They proudly sign their dolls to let us know whose work we are enjoying, and this increases their value. Not everyone can afford the original antique dolls, but collectors can purchase reproductions, play with them and generally love them. Someday, maybe they will transfer that love to originals just as I did.” To make our case for the enduring value of antique reproduction dolls, we asked four artists and a studio to share their thoughts. Darlene Lane (D), Suzanne McBrayer (SM), and Mary Ann Byers (M) all live in the United States. They are award-winning, familiar names to collectors and competitors. Branka Scharli (B) from Switzerland is well known for her beautiful competition dolls, and Sylvie Bravot (SB) from France provides us the unique perspective of a family-run studio which supplies antique reproduction dolls and accessories to collectors around the world.

This 25” Thuillier’s face is just glorious! –Robin (by Branka Scharli)

HOW AND WHY DID YOU BEGIN MAKING DOLLS? D: I always had a love of dolls, especially the antiques. Doll making filled a need to create something tangible and became a passionate journey which began 38 years ago. SM: I became fascinated with antique dolls in high school, starting my doll collection like so many of us do, with A.M. 390s and 370s. While working on a master’s degree A beautiful 24” Bru Jeune with a look of serenity about her. I’m in in piano, I often went to the nearby Doll Reader offices to love.—Robin (by Branka Scharli) purchase their wonderful magazine issues and doll books, and I attended the great Gaithersburg doll shows. Learning to love and appreciate antique dolls made me want to make beautiful dolls myself. I tried my hand at wood, wax, cloth and modern clays, but I found my niche when I took porcelain dollmaking classes after college. SB: Our activities began in 1947 with the manufacture and sale of doll wigs. Later, we launched shoes and dresses for old dolls. We are a family passionate about the world of the old doll, and I particularly like Jumeau and Bleuette dolls. In 2005, Bleuette celebrated her 100th anniversary, and the prices of original dolls shot up. We decided to start 52

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Petite 7” Circle Dot Bru, an impeccably costumed little charmer with her own bunny marotte.—Nicki (by Darlene Lane)

This 16” Bru Smiler fashion on a jointed Gildebrief body seems to glow from within.—Nicki (by Darlene Lane)

making reproductions with attractive pricing so that passionate people could easily buy a doll. Our Bleuette reproductions were a great success so we expanded to include Jumeau, Bru, Albert Marque and Googlie dolls. I studied tourism and commerce while in school, but I started to participate in doll shows with my mother Françoise Bravot and joined the business at the age of 26. M: I studied art in Buffalo at SUNY, followed by a career as a real estate broker. Once retired, I could pursue the arts again! I was especially inspired by a trip to Australia and New Zealand where I attended doll shows. My husband, Richard, encouraged me and helped me acquire everything I needed to make dolls. I took classes from talented instructors, attended seminars, read many books, and visited museums, and I continuously learn more. My recognition in the doll world sprang from my love of antique dolls and desire to reproduce them as closely as possible to the originals. B: I started making antique reproduction dolls in 1996. Before that, my husband and I collected antique German and French dolls. To learn more, we visited doll museums and auctions, bought many books, and I attended European DAG seminars. I learned how to really look at the dolls and paint what I see. Knowing I love painting the most, my husband Kurt casts and pours doll heads and the rest is up to me. We have a beautiful studio workshop and enjoy working together. He is my greatest supporter and encourages my doll making with love and understanding. He has adapted well to the often difficult role of “doll maker’s husband!”

Darlene is especially well known today for her beautifully painted Huret on the Dollspart body.—Nicki (by Darlene Lane)

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WHAT AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS HAVE YOU RECEIVED? D: I’ve received many awards: The Golden Bell for Reproduction, IDMA emerald for Reproduction, and numerous Best of Show awards, but the two I hold the highest are the “Professional Millie” for antique reproduction and the “Rolf Ericson Award” for original sculpture. I was the only artist to receive the distinction of winning these two awards, simultaneously, at a Doll Artisan Guild (DAG) convention. While I was employed by Bell Ceramics as a traveling seminar teacher, I was the first modern doll sculptor from the US to have molds of my work produced under the Bell Ceramics name and used in their Modern Doll Certification Extraordinary and award-winning This truly antique-looking Simon Halbig Program. Another career highlight was Father Christmas, riding on a 1159 named “Phoebe Snow” remains one traveling to Australia as the artist speaker handmade ram.—Nicki (by Mary Ann of Mary Ann’s favorite projects.—Nicki (by for the “Doll Extravaganza” convention Byers) Mary Ann Byers) in Adelaide. SM: I’ve won blue ribbons at several reproduction doll competitions. The award I’m most proud of is the Millie, awarded at the DAG convention to the best antique reproduction doll. I won it for a Simon & Halbig 1159 lady doll wearing an ivory silk satin lace-trimmed bride dress, inspired by an antique doll I saw at auction. SB: At the 1993 DAG convention, our artist won best antique reproduction doll for her Jumeau. In 1994 at the international doll show organized by François Theimer in Paris, we received the trophy for the best manufacturer of doll accessories in the world. M: My first entry, a S&H 1159, won 11 awards, which was very encouraging. Most recently, I won the Crystal Award, which is the top International award from DAG. I have also received the Millie for my Huret, the Maggie for Father Christmas, the Triple Crown, Rosettes, and the Pearl Award from International Doll Makers (IDMA) as well as other awards. B: My husband registered me for my first competition, and I won! I have won many competitions and earned titles such as Master, Grand Master, and Laureate of Dollmaking from DAG. I was also named the Europameister of Antique Dolls in 2004 at Eurodoll. My dolls have been featured on the covers of many magazines. I have always been a very Mary Ann was one of the first artists to paint and costume the happy doll maker and am grateful for this gift! But it is the popular new Huret molds and bodies. This demure lady models a opinion of collectors that matters most. That is the most beaded and beribboned net over silk ballgown.—Nicki (by Mary valuable thing for me. Ann Byers) 54

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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO LEARN AND PRESERVE THE TECHNIQUES OF ANTIQUE DOLLMAKERS? D: Part of the joy in antique reproduction work is in the research and study; it’s fascinating and endless. Reproduction dolls are an affordable substitute for those who cannot afford the originals, but they also provide costumers a model to dress without the constant worry of causing damage to antiques through excessive handling. The Queen Anne wooden reproduction doll artists today provide a perfect example of preserving the old while enjoying the new. SM: Studying the techniques of antique dollmakers can help us as antique doll collectors. As an artist I’ve learned more about antique dolls than if I only collected them. In fact, there are some fabulous collections today which began through the owners’ reproduction doll hobby. To reproduce an antique doll as correctly as possible, a dollmaker analyzes the painting of a face and what makes an expression look “right.” What makes a Bru look like a Bru, and a Kestner like a Kestner? It’s not just the sculpting of the doll head, but the paint colors used, the eyebrow arch, or the eyelash length. Even a basic understanding of doll making helps collectors understand that working with porcelain isn’t always a science…there’s also a certain amount of serendipity in making a beautiful doll! SB: A reproduction should appear like the old dolls as much as possible. A quality reproduction requires a lot of research and careful analysis of the head and its details… A striking SFBJ60 Bleuette. Isn’t she just darling in her sailor using the ancient techniques guarantees a great resemblance. suit, with her own purse and newspaper? Never know when you might want something to read.—Robin (by BRAVOT) M: It is important to study the techniques that made antique dolls such treasures. Today’s artists need to be well educated in the process to reproduce dolls as closely to the antiques as possible. B: It is very important for the future, because dolls are cultural history and many valuable antiques are gone or only a few exist. Our reproductions preserve their legacy. My own dolls are made with great love and care and are always signed with my name and year. Once I’m gone, it’s satisfying to know that my This adorable JDK Googly has fabulous green A wonderful example of a Jumeau. This beautiful handwriting will remain, eyes, red hair and that iconic watermelon doll will melt your heart.—Robin (by BRAVOT) all over the world. mouth.—Robin (by BRAVOT) ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HOBBYIST AND A DOLL ARTIST? D: To me, a hobbyist is a beginner creating a doll for the joy of the process. At first, everyone is a hobbyist due to their skill level. The defining line between the two is their expertise in copying the painting techniques of antique French and German dolls. It’s not simply about making a pretty doll. The painting must mirror the antique without necessarily duplicating obvious mistakes. It takes a critical eye to copy another’s work, and there are few who are up to the task. SM: Perhaps the time devoted and experience gained by a doll artist is part of the difference between a doll artist and a hobbyist. Focus and dedication are important, too. I remember practicing eyelash painting daily during lunch at my full-time corporate job. I would paint a set of eyelashes and analyze how I could improve them. Then I washed them off and painted another set, incorporating what I learned, refining my brushstrokes. I realized that attending a few seminars a year was not going to make me a good painter. To improve, I needed regular practice. SB: (Tell about the artist who paints for you.) We entrust the making of our heads to one very talented woman who has been working with us more than 30 years. At first, the reproduction molds were owned by Americans, and it was very difficult to get them in France. Because of her passion for dolls, our artist began to buy molds to train with. As she improved, she trained with recognized artists to acquire techniques to faithfully reproduce the older dolls. After so many years, her love for the work and the quality of her fairy fingers remains. M: I believe a hobbyist creates dolls for the joy they give, whereas an artist invests time studying antiques and practicing for years to gain ability in creating a quality reproduction. A true artist needs to consider many things like colors, angles, and expressions. As with all forms of art, our predecessors’ skills need to be passed along to future generations. B: For me, the word “hobbyist” means leisure work; something you do for a greater sense of well-being. A doll artist, however, gives 150% effort! Artists produce consistent work, strive to improve their painting techniques, and constantly develop new ideas. Those who succeed are real artists. WHAT MAKES A REPRODUCTION DOLL A WORK OF ART? D: A reproduction becomes a work of art when it could pass as the antique but is not meant to do so. It’s not about forgery. 56

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This 30” Bru Jeune 14 has such an ethereal, delicate look in coordinated warm pastels. –Nicki (by Suzanne McBrayer)

Mein Liebling means “my darling,” which certainly describes this endearing 18” K*R 117A with her pensive face and enormous hair bow.—Nicki (by Suzanne McBrayer)

SM: People always say that art is in the eye of the beholder. One person’s “eye” is different than another’s. I think a reproduction doll can become a work of art, but it takes meticulous painting with an understanding and analysis of the antique doll. It also requires a thoughtful selection of eyes, wig and body, as well as knowledge of historical fashion, textiles, and sewing. That word “serendipity” mentioned above comes into play, too! SB: The quality of our dolls’ features shows how we have turned from artisans into artists. We attach great importance to the quality of our reproductions. The cost of a reproduction doll includes the materials and the time spent working on it. We use high-quality porcelain and paints as well as paperweight eyes for the most beautiful final rendering. The heads of our dolls are hand-painted, which ensures that customers have a unique doll. They wear exclusively mohair and human hair wigs. M: For a doll to be a work of art it must “speak” to you! It might be the glow of the porcelain, the painting, the beautiful eyes. It’s the overall presentation…the careful reproduction of the antique painting and other characteristics that make it art. B: Dolls have been around since early times and will always be part of our future. Good painting is not the only attribute that makes a doll valuable! It takes great knowledge about dolls and the artist’s unique vision, like drawing and handwriting. I give dolls “expressions” to make them special. Maybe that is what makes my dolls “works of art,” and I am honored to be included in wonderful doll collections around the world. AND FINALLY, WHY ARE REPRODUCTION DOLLS WORTH COLLECTING? D: Why is any art worth collecting? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and will be throughout time. A friend and mentor, Mildred Seeley, once said, “Collect what you love.” SM: It’s easy to find good reasons for owning reproduction dolls. With the popular French Fashion dolls, the draw is that collectors can creatively design and sew wonderful clothing for them, as well as study fashion history, which is truly fascinating. Bleuette’s many patterns in La Semaine de Suzette have provided that same combination of history, fashion, sewing, and play. Doll collecting is a fantastic activity because it allows people to connect and share on a deep level. SB: It is hard to know if reproduction dolls will ever have the value of the originals. Their value is quantified by the joy they bring to their buyers. There is a real community around the reproduction dolls. There are doll

Watch out for this mischievous side-glancing sweetheart! She’s a 16” Hertel Schwab 173 Googly.—Nicki (by Suzanne McBrayer)

shows, groups, blogs and many more forums for dolls. Doll lovers talk about their dolls during meetings and spend time together, so dolls have regained their original status as playthings. Each year at the UFDC convention we are amazed to see our customers actively participate in meetings and workshops with their dolls. M: Reproduction dolls are wonderful for costuming, designing accessories and “playtime” without as much worry as with an antique. Working with these dolls in clubs, with grandchildren, etc. and supplying doll lovers all over the world really fills a need. While not antiques, they are truly desired for their own beauty. Many antique doll collectors also collect quality reproduction dolls since originals can be too costly or hard to find. Optimistically speaking, “the antique reproduction dolls of today can be the precious antiques of the future.” B: My customers come from all around the world. Good quality work is always worth seeing! When a doll head is not as I would like, my husband puts that head on eBay. I may paint more than ten heads before I choose one that I will use to complete a full doll. The rest I sell so that doll lovers can buy a great painted head at a very good starting bid. This makes them accessible to all.

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28 ~ Tucson, AZ. Doll Show. La Quinta Inn. Karen Kosies. 520-270-0179. Karen@DollShows.net 29-31 ~ Austin, TX. Doll Convention & Show. Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark. Patti Carolson. 512-517-3986. BJDCAustin@gmail.com

MAY 2019 2 ~ Petersborough, NH. Antique Dolls, Doll Houses, Paper Dolls & Steiff/Toy Auction. The Cobbs Auctioneers. www.TheCobbs.com. 603-924-6361

4-5 ~ Canada. Dolls & Vintage Toys Show. Convent of St. Joseph of the Sisters of St-Vallier. The Doll Lovers Circle Quebec. www.clubpoupeesquebec.org

4 ~ Maitland, FL. Doll Show. Maitland Civic Center. Greater Orlando Doll Club. Barbara Keehbauch. 407-678-5678. bkeehbauch@msn.com 4 ~ Morristown, NJ. A Marquis Antique Doll Auction. Historic Governor Morris Westin Hotel. Theriaults. 410-224-3655. info@theriaults.com 4 ~ Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. dollshowjean@gmail.com. 916-397-3191. dollshowadeline@gmail.com. 916-949-5894. www.dolls4all.com

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4-5 ~ Tukwila, WA. NADDA Doll, Costume & Wardrobe Show Event. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Head. Yvonne Baird. 253-565-0267. baird2@comcast.net 4 ~ Westampton, NJ. Dolls at Auction. Sweetbriar. 700 Highland Drive. 410-275-2213. Sweetbriar@live.com. SweetbriarAuctions.com 5 ~ Canada. The Greater Toronto Doll Show. Holiday Inn. www.greatertorontodollshow.com. greatertorontodollshow@gto.net 5 ~ Easton, PA. Doll Show. Forks Community Center. Twin County Doll Collectors. Earl Bethel. 610-322-7702. 610-866-5326. ebgeeb@ptd.net 5 ~ Morristown, NJ. Lady Fancies, Part I. Full color catalog with detailed photos available April 15. $55.00. Governor Morris Hotel. Theriaults. 410-224-3655. www.theriaults.com 8 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auction. www.withingtonauction.com. 603-478-3232. 9-10 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Auctions. Featuring Doll Collection of Dolores Smith. Holiday Inn. Withington Auction. www.withingtonauction.com. 603-478-3232.

18 ~ Columbus, IN. Doll Show. Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds. Dolls Night Out Club of Columbus. Barb Joy. 812-376-9124. joyvegas3@aol.com 18 ~ Eastlake, OH. Fashions Through The Decades Luncheon. Cleveland Doll Club. Pat Dutchman. 440-785-4183. pdutchman@ roadrunner.com 18 ~ Fayetteville, NC. Doll Show. Kiwanis Recreation Center. Maureen Mercer. 910-9168532. maureenmercer1@mac.com 18 ~ Nazareth, PA. Antique & Collectible Doll Auction. Dotta Auction Co., Inc. 610-7597389. www.dottaauction.com. Auctionzip.com – auctioneer #1255 18 ~ Tucker, GA. Doll Show. Doubletree by Hilton. Atlanta Doll Collectors Club. Vickey Harris. 404-543-8866. vickeydharris@aol.com

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18 ~ Williamsfield, OH. Doll Show. Williamsfield Community Center. Heirloom Doll Society. Lynne Anne Morrow. 440-344-7747. circlemranch25@gmail.com

JUNE 2019 2 ~ Belleville, IL. Doll, Bear, Miniature & Dollhouse Collectible Show. Belle-Clair Expo Center. Kay Weber. 618-233-0940. 618-558-2092.

19 ~ Buena Park, CA. Doll Show Featuring Barbie Dolls. Holiday Inn. 310-386-4211.

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2 ~ Sturbridge, MA. Doll ,Bear & Folk Art Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com

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6 ~ Kissimmee, FL. Doll Convention. Park Inn by Radisson. Fire-Flies Golden Age of Dolls. Cynthia Harris. 321-431-3133. charris779@aol.com. fire-fliesdollconvention.com

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8 ~ Missoula, MT. Doll, Toy, Teddy Bear & Miniatures Show. Hilton Garden Inn. Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club. Kay Schrader. 406-360-7214, weekends only. schrader1501@blackfoot.net

22 ~ England. C&T Auctioneers. Dolls, Dolls Houses & Related Pieces Auction. www.candtauctions.co.uk

9 ~ Fullerton, CA. Dolls, Bears & Collectibles Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. Rowbear Lowman. 831-438-5349. 9 ~ Lynnwood/Seattle, WA. Doll Show. Embassy Suites Hotel. Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723. pepins4@msn.com. Antique Doll & Toy Market. 15 ~ Milton, CA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Santa Rosa County Auditorium. Pensacola Doll Study Club. Paula. 850-292-6074. 15 ~ Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC. Doll & Toy Show. Amran Shriners Temple. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com 22 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll Show. Washington State Fairgrounds & Event Center. alisadollshow@gmail.com. 253-961-8131. www.dolls4all.com

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15-21 ~ Kansas City, MO. Artist Doll Conference & Doll Making School. Hotel Phillips. National Institute of American Doll Artists. (NIADA). Gracie Coleman. 704-517-0114. gcoleman110@carolina.rr.com. niada.org 21-24 ~ Nashville, TN. Sale of Fine Rare Dolls, Toys, Bears, Miniatures and More. The Inn at Opryland. National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831-438-5349. www.nationaldollfestival.com. DollFestival@aol.com. 23-27 ~ Nashville, TN. UFDC 70th Annual Convention. www.ufdc.org. 25-27 ~ Nashville, TN. The Art of Dolls & Bears Sale. Comfort Suites. National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831-438-5349. www.nationaldollfestival.com DollFestival@aol.com

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AUGUST 2019 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 63 11 ~ Buena Park, CA. Doll Show featuring Barbie Dolls. Holiday Inn. 310-386-4211.

17 ~ Florence, SC. Doll Show. SiMT. Pee Dee Doll Club. Angie. 843-731-2107. ahayek73@aol.com

17 ~ Huntsville, AL. Doll Show. Jaycees Building. Twickenham Doll Club. Sonya Heim. 256-585-5436. sonyah4@netzero.com 18 ~ Strongsville, OH. Doll Show. Strongsville Holiday Inn. Eileen Green. 440-283-5839. phdofdolls@yahoo.com 24 ~ Casper, WY. Doll, Toy, Teddy Bear & Miniature Show. United Federation of Doll Clubs, Region 6. Kay Schrader. 406-360-7214. schrader1501@blackfoot.net

29 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Karla Moreland Presents. Karla. 815-356-6125. kmorela@ais.net

OCTOBER 2019 5 ~ Albany, NY. Doll Show. St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. Shaker Doll Club. Nancy. 518-384-0189. claire.shakerdollclub@yahoo.com 5-6 ~ Wilmington, OH. Doll Show. Roberts Centre Hotel & Convention Center. Show is 10/6/19. Events held on 10/5/19. OhioNationalDollShow.com. Gail Lemmon & Billye Harris. Gail. 440-396-5386.

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24 ~ Schertz, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830-606-5868.

25 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Dedham Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com

25 ~ Fort Wayne, IN. Doll Show. Ft. Wayne Armory. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier. 586-731-3072. lildolls@excite.com

25 ~ Lynnwood, WA. Doll Show. Embassy Suites Hotel. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723. pepins4@msn.com

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8 ~ Fullerton, CA. Dolls, Bears & Collectibles Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. 831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net 13-14 ~ Golden, CO. Doll Show. Jefferson Country Fairgrounds. Lorella Farmer. 303-988-8591. jetlag@comcast.net

14 ~ Burbank, CA. Doll Show. St. Francis Xavier Church-Holy Cross Hall. Jewel City Doll Club. Janie Olds. 562-818-2501. j.l.olds@icloud. com 14 ~ Roseville, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Placer County Fairgrounds. dollshowjean@gmail.com. 916-397-3191. dollshowadeline@gmail.com . 916-949-5894. www.dolls4all.com

21 ~ Cordova/Memphis, TN. Doll Show. Cordova Community Center. Southern Belles Doll Club. Donna Brown. 901-377-5796. Cheryl Manard. 662-512-0189. helenmorris@gmail.com. cbmanard@aol.com 25-28 ~ New Harmony, IN. Doll Lover’s Sewing Workshop. Rhoda Wade. 618-387-1255. Mary Jo Koets. 616-822-1280.

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1. 26” E12J in lavish antique seafoam silks and satins. Matching covered straw chapeau. Luscious doll with tender features, spiral threaded blue eyes, marked Jumeau shoes, eight ball jointed body. Excellent. $8500~

2. 21” Circle Dot Bru with spectacular pale blue spiral threaded eyes, petite features, antique wig and antique velvet frock in varying blue shades with fabulous blue leather boots. Excellent Cond. $17,500~ 3. Exquisite beauty in this stunning 17” Schmitt. Gorgeous spiral threaded eyes in sky blue, antique wig, pretty frock with lovely antique details to trims and cut, antique French lace cap and antique boots. Wonderful condition. $13,800~

See Beautiful Bébés at the NADDA Show & Sale The Doll, The Costume, The Wardrobe Double Tree Suites Southcenter in Seatac, WA May 4 & 5, 2019

4. Petite 13” Bébé Bru Jeune circa 1881-82 Leon Casimir Bru era. Darling pouty baby face with all the right elements Bru lovers seek! Gorgeous deep amber spiral threaded eyes. Dressed in completely antique hat and dress and beautiful antique shoes. Excellent head and shoulder plate. Professional repair to some fingers. Sturdy, reinforced kid body. $19,800

5. Crème de la Crème! Spectacular All Original 13” E5J produced for Au Nain Bleu. This is the epitome of stunning Jumeau Dolls. Her hat and lacey pale blue satin frock are labeled by Au Nain Bleu. Shoes are marked 5 EJ Deposée. The doll’s wig is still nailed to the cork pate. Truly a Collector’s Dream Doll! Excellent! $11,800 6. Wonderful 4.75” dollhouse lady w/ rare hairstyle $445

7. Gorgeous golden swing cradle with lace bedding and a tiny sterling and turquoise rattle. $585

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Early Lamb with Squeaker - Adorable antique child’s toy on wheeled wood platform. This wooly is 11” long and 9” tall with true lamb type glass eyes and wonderful clean coat. Head lowers up and down to squeak! $2100

All Original Glass Eye Gretchen - Gorgeous 18” Gretchen marked K*R 114. Superb doll in pristine condition from head to toe. Lovely organdy dress with original crispy finish, matching lace edged slip and under garments, original creme leather shoes and knit stockings. Her wig is utterly fantastic and she has her original cardboard pate. Body is excellent with original finish. First out of mold modeling. Tiny red kiln line on crown rim in the making. These glass eyed examples are hard to locate. Perfect cabinet size. $6950

Deanna Durbin All original 21” Deanna Durbin. Simply beautiful in excellent overall condition. Tagged dress, original shoes and button, and superb original wig. What a Doll! $695

Pair Large Bliss Chairs Excellent chairs 12”x 5.25” Wonderful condition and rare size! $585 pair

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Marked 10 Bébé - Sparkling blue paper weight eyes and bright expression grace this pretty 21” Jumeau Bébé. Excellent bisque, original human hair wig and cork pate, overall excellent condition. Red stamp Tete Jumeau. Adorable doll! $2450

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5” Simon Halbig all bisque wedding couple, both bride and groom all original, bridal gown skirt melting. Groom with brown and bride with blue glass eyes, swivel necks, jointed at shoulders and hips. $2200. for the pair. ( Lg. top hat prop not included)

4” Kewpie all bisque wedding couple, both bride an groom all original. $550. for the pair. Other guests at the wedding priced separately. Please call or write for info. ( Wedding cake prop not included)

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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

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by Linda Edward

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by Carol Cameron and Elizabeth Ann Coleman

THE QUEST A Look at What We Collect, and Why

JUMEAU The Quintessential French Doll

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HERTWIG CHINA GENTLEMAN A Beautiful Restoration

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READER REPORT: MY BARBIE DOLL QUILT

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Rare A. Marque doll. Museo della Bambola, Bologna.

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1) 20” All Original Kestner 161 mint doll of flawless quality, Factory Signed Body, Wig & Pate plus charming period Clothes & Shoes - A beauty! $695 2 15” Early Topsy-Turvy ca: 1910 one of a kind Americana, great detail and bright colors, Oil Painted Features, expert quality & tailoring, all near mint! $450 3) 16” Neapolitan Creche ‘Philosopher’ - a fabulous Glass Eye Character you probably don’t have - in Original Clothes and excellent condition. $895 4) 7” Doll House Couple in 1 Original Clothes - orig. bodies, perf. limbs; she in silk w. orig. wig; he w. molded mustache. $425 5) Mint 22” Closed Mouth Steiner Bebe w. Rare Blue Lever Eyes - scarce Fre. A Bebe. Signed Eyes,flawless quality, Mint Stiff Wrist Signed Body & Orig. Mohair wig, lovely Silk Attire. A showpiece! (See #21) A rare one! $4500 6) Large 7” Factory Original Mignonette - wonderful French Clothes, slender French body, uncut Orig. Wig, set glass eyes & Closed Mouth - $1250 7) Wonderful French Delicacy 4 Shoppe - for the cabinet or on the wall! Just 15’ by 18” yet loaded w. 30 Original Miniature French Tins & Packages; great graphics and French Trade Doll; all mint w. Provenance - $1250 8) 17” Etienne Denamur Bebe by Jumeau - transitional open mouth example, w. vibrant PW Eyes and pretty Smile; quality satin bisque, w. Orig. Wig, Signed Jumeau Body w. Coil, and orig pate.A special example.Just $1295 9) Shirley Antoon 10” Cabinet Schmitt Bebe - exquisite artistry, antique blue PWs, Mohair Wig & Silk Clothes. $395 10) Diminutive 11” Oil Painted 7 Rag - ca:1910, uniquely personable, very pretty colors, 5-part fabric body and Orig. Clothes - all mint sweetie! $495 11) Unusual 16” Chase Boy - Very Special! Big Puppy Dog Brown Eyes, exceptional expression,gently worn. Original Pink Striped Sailor Suit - Classic Americana. $575 12) 17” Italian Felt Alma - a Lenci type Deco Child in her Orig. Outfit w. Mohair Wig & Matching Bow. Very gentle age. $195 13) Rare Large Size 12” AM 241 Googly - What a supersize head! w. Original Body, Wig & Clothes; concealed expert repair so not 10 $4000… just $1650

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14) Victorian Valentine ca: 1875 - with silk fringe, silk ribbon, die-cut, and printed padded silk sentiment. Just 4’” by 6” and unhandled! $49 15) Rare French Closed Mouth ‘Pauline’ - no touch ups! The 1860’s Mache with Glass Eyes, Original Patina, Uncut Inset Wig, fabric body, leather arms. Ever so stately $1395

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16) Mint and All Original 20” Jumeau ‘Mariner’ - Closed Mouth w. Blue PWs; fully signed on both head and Stiff Wrist Body, mint Factory Wig, Pate & Coil, wearing classic Nautical Ensemble and Signed Shoes. $3600 17) 18” Brown Eye 1850’s China w. Painted Lower Lashes - and Brown Eyebrows! Great orig. body w. Porc.Arms & Flat Soled Shoes. $1395

18) Factory Original 14” Roullet et Decamps ‘TA-TA’ - Iconic ‘mechanical’ French Comic Character from the turn of the century with Glass Eyes, as shown in the Roullet et Decamps catalog. Historic. $1250 17 18

19) Rare 15: Heubach 8368 Character - Closed Mouth, round face, round ‘shoe button’ eyes, Perfect Flocked Hair, good bjb w. Period Clothes & Shoes - $1250 20) Rare 20” Bear w. Musical ‘Chimes’ creamy long hair bear, original eyes, plays Music Box Chimes when torso is pressed. $795. 11” Smallest Size Schoenhut Toddler - in Original Sailor Suit, orig. paint, wig as found, just $375

21) 22” Mint Wire Eye Steiner - (see photo #5) $4500 22) 18” Mint and Original Oil Painted Rag - brilliant ‘starry eyed’ features, great color, no repaint, fabulous Original Clothes and Shoes! $895 23) All Original Kestner Innocent - a loving ‘214’ Character w/ Big soulful eyes,tender bisque, silken mohair wig & Fine Original Clothes. $750 22

24) All Original 20” Jumeau Mariner (see #16) - $3600

27) Rare Gustave Vichy ‘Waltzing Parisienne’ A 21” museum class Blue Ribbon Winner -Mint head, Original Elaborate Factory Wig & probably Original Clothes too includes her Hair Comb, Lorgnette and Fan. The original mechanism needs tinkering. A historic & stunning display of aristocratic Paris - the luxury, style and fashion. Special price. $7500

25) All Original 18” EJ Bebe in Silk Jumeau Factory Couture - Satin pure bisque w. Sparkling Blue PWs, Soft Brows, mauve Shaded Lids, desirable Orig. Lambswool Wig - Body - and Factory Champagne Silk Couture w. Saucy Bustle Back Jacket and Matching Chapeau! She is the ultimate! $6800

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matrixbymail@gmail.com 26) Mint 17” French Carton ‘Farceur’ - This important Polichinelle inspired character ca: 1895 in his Original Clown Suit is bound to amuse your bevy of lovely ladies! His amazing facial modeling and artwork is the classic portrait of French wit! So Rare! $1495

28) 22” Pink Tint Rare Brown Eye ‘Kinderkopf’ ca:1840 - rich facial coloring, Brushstroke Hair, wonderful vintage body & clothing, typical crack on plate under clothes. Only half price at $850

29) Outstanding Wigged Lippert & Hass of Schlaggenwald Lady - a rare hand pressed ethereal beauty with Pink Tint and Watery Glaze plus Mint Original Wig so rare on Chinas. Includes Tailored Gown, Leather Boots and she can sit too. The exceptional! $2750

Letters THE “COLLECTIBLE” DEBATE Dear Sir/Ms: After waiting a week to gather my thoughts, I feel I need to address an article (The Art of Antique Reproduction Dolls, May 2019) in my May edition of Antique Doll Collector. I was dismayed to see this commentary on reproduction dolls. First, the title of the piece was dishonest and incorrect. They are not Antique Reproduction Dolls but rather, Reproductions of Antique Dolls. Perhaps a small point but honest is honest. I notice there were no prices listed for any of these new dolls. I can almost guarantee they are - in many cases - more expensive than most high-quality antique dolls. Perhaps not those by rare or scarce makers but many others that are available to collectors. As a fellow collector and a dealer, I find it offensive and discouraging that they cost as much or more than a genuine antique and that buyers will spend the same on a new doll rather than buy a real antique. You are not helping to protect or conserve the field of genuine antique dolls by publishing an article on reproductions, no matter the quality. I realize that my opinion will be in the minority but that does not diminish its validity for this field. My best, (Mrs.) Ellen G. King King›s Antiques Niki Burley, author of the article, responds: 1) The article was published under “collectibles,” which is an aspect of doll collecting supported by the magazine, the official title is Antique Doll Collector, {subtitled: The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls}. The magazine is one of the last of its kind, actively informing the public primarily about antique, but also some modern dolls. An attempt is being made to appeal to all types of doll collectors, who all have valid interests. Continued on page 23 10

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Lynette Gross Selling a diverse array of unique and antique dolls Telephone (317) 844-6459 Email LynetteDolls@yahoo.com Visit my online shop open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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9.5” Bru Type Belton, sweet cabinet size, blue stat eyes, mohair wig, antique leather shoes $1875.

19.5” S & H 1279 DEP 9, blue sleep eyes, beautiful molding, antique clothing & mohair wig $1595. 16” Kestner JDK 237 H 12 JDK on baby body w/ fur wig, small scuff on right cheek $1395. 17” Kestner Hilda 237 N 1070 Baby, blue sleep eye, original wig & plaster pate, marked J Made in German 13 Geogesch, JDK 15, 237, N1070, some crazing on right arm $1425.

27” CM FG “Scroll” mark French Fashion on Gesland body w/ bisque hands & lower legs, 1887 – 1900, blue pw eyes, pierced ears, beautifully dressed, mohair wig $4850.

9” 1930’s Schoenhut Mr. Peanut, wood jointed w/ replacement cane $145. 19” Effanbee Patsy Ann all original in tagged yellow organdy dress & bonnet, sweet doll $175.

9.25” Blonde Frozen Charlie w/ beautiful blue eyes, amazing sculpting on hands & feet $295.

30” Heinrich Handwerck Simon & Halbig, blue sleep eyes, beautiful antique mohair wig, amazing silk dress $695. 5” German Antique Doll House Grey Haired couple $235.

14” Elisabeth by Maree Massey of Australia, toddler girl, blonde mohair wig, brown eyes, pink silk dress $395.

27” Heinrich Handwerch Simon & Halbig 4, blue sleep eyes, repainted body, dressed beautifully $485.

5.25” German all bisque w/ pink socks original mohair wig $99.95 5” Sweet early Frozen Charlotte type w/ gold boots & jointed arms $95. 5.5” German #208 2x Kestner all bisque w/ brown sleep eyes $150.

14.75” 1850’s Alice in Wonderland Parian type by Kister? or Kestner? Molded curls w/ black ribbon, baking crack on neck & by front sew holes, work done on body $295.

14” Beatrice Perini “Stellina” artist proof #P. d. A. 1999, blue glass eyes, mohair wig, organza & taffeta dress $795.

30” 109-15 DEP Handwerch 6, brown sl eyes, HH wig, beautiful body & fabulous detailing on velvet & silk dress & bonnet $750.

10” Black K * R 126 on baby body w/ star fish hands, repainted arms, brown sleep eyes, fur wig $595. 6 x 4” Steiff 1960’s Polar Bear w/ bell on collar, button in ear $97.50

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20” K * R 126 Simon & Halbig 46 w/ blue flirty eyes on 5 piece toddler body, original mohair wig, 2 fingers as is on left hand, wears lederhosen $595. 5” Steiff mohair 1960’s Duck $45.

25” “Shelby” by English ODACA Artist Gillie Charlson , wax over porcelain, Ed of 20, blue glass eyes, mohair wig $1500. Now $695.

German Furniture Breakfront, Cabinet 9.25 x 5 x 2.75” w/ green glass doors, towel holder, frame, bench, table, 2 chairs, fish & sausage covered dishes, cutting boards, dishes (1 as is ), holder, rolling pin, masher, funnel (as is), scoop, covered Salz, gravy boat (as is), pitcher & pail (as is), crocks $255.

14” American School Boy marked German 30/ B 3 ½, blond molded hair, blue glass eyes, cloth body $195. 13 x 22” Bing bear on wheels w/ metal band on right leg, growler works, slight wear on mohair, great face $925.00 17” Heubach Koppesdorf # 338 5/0, 1925 w/ blue beautiful molding, blue sleep eyes, original compo arms & legs on newer cloth body $425.

7.5” Pair AM 323 6/0 Googlie Repros, really well done & detailed $450. Pair

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Auction News

Theriault’s May 4-5

alf-dolls were a whole-hit at Theriault’s May 4-5 Marquis auction weekend with record setting prices. The auction was a unique opportunity for bidders to own these rare porcelain treasures from the 50year collection of Hanne Büktas of Vienna, Austria.

April 24-25, 2019 McMasters Harris Apple Tree Premier Doll Auction, Newark, Ohio and online.

full house gathered in the spacious and comfortable confines of Apple Tree Auction Gallery both Wednesday and Thursday and online both days for a chance to bid and buy one or more of the fine doll examples. Top consignors were represented and whose dolls were fetching strong prices crossing the auction block at a rapid pace for the spring auction event. Made in Japan Story Book

Highlights include but not limited to:

• FROM THE JANE MANN COLLECTION: A very rare and sought after “Made in Japan” Story Book doll in her original labeled costume and pink Sunburst box. 5½” Painted Bisque. SOLD: $2,400 • FROM THE BETTY FORREST COLLECTION: A 5¼” Simon & Halbig All Bisque doll of the French-style with bare foot. SOLD: $2,500 • FROM THE MID-OHIO HISTORICAL DOLL MUSEUM: A 17½” Marked Schmitt Bebe with marked “Schmitt” body. SOLD: $10,450

Simon & Halbig Schmitt

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Auction News The Cobbs Auctioneers, located in The Monadnock Region, Peterborough, NH held a successful Auction for Important Antique

Dolls, Doll Houses, Paper Dolls and Steiff/Toy Auction - May 2, 2019

An Exceptional French Bru Jne Doll, 20” tall Sold for $15,000, May 2 2019

An Exceptional and Rare 20” French Bisque Bebe Huret Sold for $16,800; May 2, 2019 ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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WITHINGTON AUCTION May 8-9-10-11 - Holiday Inn, Nashua, NH The Dolls of Dolores Smith

Maggie Bessie Dolls $13,200

The “Googly” Eyed Doll Has it for $22,800 at Alderfer Auction Sale, Second Highest Selling Doll Auction in Alderfer Auction History

Antique Bisque Head French Doll $7,800

here was a full house in attendance at the auction of the Dolores Smith Collection, with mostly familiar faces of doll friends Dolores had made over the years at local doll shows and club meetings. Many doll enthusiasts made the long journey from Texas, Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin, Canada and France. Withington has chosen to not have the auctions on-line for several reasons: Buyers can save the additional fees charged by these services and keep our buyer’s premium to a minimum, we are auctioneers, not shippers and would rather reward live customers and let them have the opportunity to purchase in house, and most important, we have a full house of live bidders and this human contact is good for business. The following is a small sampling of the highlights of the sale.

atfield, Pennsylvania – Emotions ran high at the April 3rd, as the last doll was sold for $22,800 at the Alderfer Auction highly anticipated Doll Auction. The buyer raised his bidder number passionately competing against online, phone and live bidders. He waited decades for this German “Googly” Eyed doll to come up for sale.This “Googly” Eyed dolled, named Virginia (“Ginny” for short), is an Oscar Hitt German character doll with stunning blue side glance eyes, a closed mouth and brown mohair wig. She was comprised of a bisque head, flange neck and pin joints. Ginny came dressed for the occasion with her five-piece cloth body adorned with antique cotton clothing. Ginny “somehow knew” to be prettily dressed for Googly Eye Doll $22,800 this special day of new ownership. Other items from this sought-after collection from a well-known Lehigh Valley, PA dealer, were a pair of girl and boy Maggie Bessie dolls with a price tag of $13,200. The European dolls took front and center stage leading with lot 3426, a 17” female Van Rozen Doll France Depose, selling for $7,800. Following the trend was the 17” 6EJ, Emile Jumeau, lot 3423, which sold for $5,100. Lot 3409, a 14” 02033 BSW “Wendy” Doll Character sold for $5,400. A Lenci doll with original owner’s Lenci Child’s Dress sold for $3,300 and the unique antique early Steiff blue mohair cat sold for $660. The American Artist, Dorothy Heizer, brought in a winning amount of $3,900 for her 10” “Dorothy Heizer” cloth sculpture doll, lot 3347

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Alan Pate Alan Scott Pate Antique Japanese Dolls Tel: 858-775-6717 alanpate@antiquejapanesedolls.com www.antiquejapanesedolls.com

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Letters continued from page 10 2) Additionally, no misrepresentation in the type of doll was intended -- the doll community in general calls them “antique reproduction dolls,” a term also used by the Doll Artisans Guild (where artists can train and compete) and by UFDC itself in competition. It is how the dolls have been referred to in books and magazines. Some of the very first antique reproduction dolls are in themselves rare and valuable, such as those by Emma Clear, who ran the Humpty Dumpty Doll Hospital in Redondo Beach, CA in the early days of the doll collecting hobby (the 1940s-50s). These dolls have always been a way to save, study, and share antique dolls with a wider audience. 3) It is certainly possible that SOME reproduction dolls are more costly than SOME other antique dolls, but in general reproductions definitely cost less than their original counterparts. It’s important not to compare apples to oranges in this case—provide comparisons only between one type of repro and its original. Some useful examples include: ***An original Huret may cost $20,000-40,000, while the current artist reproductions on the resin body (itself an exact reproduction of the fragile antique gutta percha body) costs about $650. ***An original Bleuette can cost between $1,200-5,000, while reproductions are $125-350, depending on the artist. ***Antique mignonettes, currently popular because of their small size, cost about $2,000-5,000. Reproductions cost $200-400, again depending on the artist. Nicki Burley

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The Quest – MORE BISQUE PLEASE Good morning! I am currently enjoying the April issue of ADC (it arrives late in Norway.) Thank you so much for the new column THE QUEST. And thank you, Linda Edward, for including the emotional value of a collection, calling it «priceless.» Every doll in my collection opens a door to a fond memory, where and when I bought it, from whom I bought it and the happiness I feel every time I look at one of my beloved dolls. I know I have mentioned this to you before, as I would very much like to know who were the artists behind many of the beautiful bisque dolls. You have written about some Continued on page 37

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The Quest A Collecting Column by Linda Edward What’s the Story

This month Linda Edward looks at the history of trends in collecting antique dolls

Early 20th century doll collecting enthusiasts wrote on the dolls they found interesting and helped to lay the foundations for the collecting hobby we enjoy today.

he history of doll collecting is sometimes every bit as interesting as the dolls themselves. The delight of collecting miniatures has strong roots in the past, one remembers the “cabinets of curiosity” enjoyed in Holland in the 17th century. In the 19th century costuming dolls to depict famous people or to illustrate fashion both historical and current were popular pastimes for ladies of means. But it wasn’t really until the early years of the 20th century that the hobby so many of us enjoy really began to blossom on a larger scale. Early authors such as Henri d’Allemagne, Esther Singleton and Laura Starr began to chronicle the known history of dolls and to draw attention to the importance of dolls as historical artefacts. Collectors eagerly traded information in correspondence with each other. Enthusiasts such as Emma Clear, Helen Siebold Walter and the McKim family promoted the hobby through their

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mail order businesses. Researchers such as Janet Johl and Eleanor St George paved the way for serious study which led to the work of the Coleman family and those who followed. In 1936, The Doll Collectors of America, Inc. was founded as a forum for studying and collecting antique dolls, in 1937 the group that would eventually become The United Federation of Doll Clubs, Inc was founded to support and unite collectors of all types of dolls. Today collecting is a firmly established hobby and all present collectors are links in a chain that reaches both to the past and the future ensuring the survival of the objects we treasure. But doll collector’s interests are never static, there is neverending ebb and flow in the areas of concentration among collectors. As we look back at the publications of the time, we see that in the early part of the th 20 century the dolls of greatest interest to the majority of collectors were wooden, papier mâché and wax dolls of the first half of the 19th century and to a lesser degree dolls in world costume. The interest in world costume dolls would burgeon in the

The wooden, papier-mâché and wax dolls of the first half of the 19th century delighted the early 20th century collectors as much as they now delight the modern collector.

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1930s. By the 1940s, interest in the china and untinted bisque lady dolls was strong, leading to the growth of the era of reproduction doll making. Interest in the bisque headed dolls of the late 19th and early 20th centuries began to climb in the 1950s. In the 1960s and 70s the French bisque doll was the pinnacle of desire among collectors of antique dolls, followed by the German bisque doll. The 1980s saw a growing interest in cloth dolls. In the successive decades we have seen interests flow from large dolls to mignonettes to so-called cabinet size dolls. Character dolls became the must have on collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bucket lists. Today areas that were of interest 100 years ago are again cycling around to the consciousness of collectors as early collections have come to auction. Each new area of doll research, accomplished and shared, has brought a corresponding surge in interest and collecting activity for the dolls that relate to that research. Where collector interest will turn to in the future, only time will tell, but it is easy to see that the world of doll collecting is diverse enough to continue to provide new horizons for collectors and plenty of dolls to seek out for our collections.

The variety of dolls available to collectors for study and enjoyment is vast and will undoubtedly continue to provide the spark that keeps our hobby alive. 26

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Auction News

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Treasures from the Archive

Want to read more about Kestner? Here are some issues from our digital archives: Volume 13, Number 7 August 2010 Kestner, King of Dollmakers • Shell Dolls • Early Hingham Craftsmen • Little Cherub • Doll Treasures in Pioneer Nevada Volume 13, Number 9 October 2010 Old Salem Toy Museum • Kestner Dolls • UFDC Antique Exhibit • American Composition Dolls with Molded Hair • National Doll Festival • Shopping in Brittany, France Volume 14, Number 1 February 2011 Valentines and Old Lace • Rose Percy Returns to Public Service • NADDA in Kansas City, MO. • California Bisque Doll Co. • Kestner’s Screaming Baby • Dorothy Dainty • UFDC Special Exhibits

Volume 14, Number 2 March 2011 Kammer & Reinhardt’s Gramophone Doll • Legacy Doll Museum • The Kestner Bru • Fallis Toy Shop • A Fashion Doll Capeline • Hansel and Gretel

Volume 16, Number 3 April 2013 Gladdie, the Laughing Child • A Visit with Evelyn Phillips • Doll Collectors of America Celebrate J.D. Kestner • Rare Advertising Dolls • Fabulous Mystery Dolls

Volume 15, Number 3 April 2012 NADDA in Boston • UFDC Kestner Exhibit • Jessie McCutcheon Raleigh • Civil War Dolls with Provenance • Silk Mask Dolls of Japan • Stockings for your Poupée • Gaithersburg Doll Show

Volume 17, Number 11 December 2014 Kestner’s Early Papier Mache Dolls • Christmas Fairies • Oh, You Great Big Beautiful Doll! • Early Dollhouses • Crèche Figures • Cartes de Visite of Girls and Their Dolls

Volume 15, Number 4 May 2012 French Fashions • Kestner • Marilu Doll • Victorian Trade Cards • Babs, a Walking Doll • All-Bisques • Schoenhut Dolls

Volume 18, Number 12 January 2016 Synchronicity in Doll Collecting • Cloth Doll Cottage Industry • Kestner • Mary Hoyer Dolls • The Ram’s Head House • Japanese Doll Making Influence • UFDC Special Exhibits

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rom childhood I have been fascinated with Jumeau. Though I lived in Paris off and ona as a child, I never even saw an antique Jumeau for sale, though in 1949 I did see that the windows of Au Nain Bleu were still showing pre-war stock of SFBJ dolls in their windows. It wasn’t until my twenties that I discovered the fascinating world of antique dolls. Early 19th Century Paris was far from a healthy place. Middle-class children were sent to the country – until Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann’s rebuilding under Napoleon III allowed them to return to a magnificently engineered city and grow up in a most delightful way. With the rise of the new Borgoisie and the increased interest in childhood, the growth of the doll industry in Paris was tremendous. Pierre-Francois Jumeau (born 1811) entered the doll business when in 1843 he married the niece of Lucius-Junius Herissey, a major French doll-maker. The dolls made by Herissey had paper mache heads made in Germany, attached to kid bodies made in France. These dolls were never marked and now are referred to as Paulines. Jumeau came from a family which sold fabrics, his family connections helped in the fine costuming of these dolls. They were dressed as fashion dolls, regional dolls, jesters or as babies. Today, even though unmarked, beautifully dressed Pauline dolls can be attributed to the Jumeau early production. Though his wife, Adele, had died after giving birth to their second son, Emile, by 1846 PierreFrancois Jumeau kept involved in the doll business and eventually ended up the single owner of the Company. He built a new factory at 18 Rue Mauconseil in the first Parisian district. At the 1849 Exhibition, he won a Bronze medal and was commended for the quality and economy of his dolls. The heads were still paper mache imported from Germany: Jumeau was essentially conservative. He made a nice doll he could export inexpensively, he cared about the financial health of his family and viewed taking risks with new ideas as dangerous. France had some of the best kaolin deposits in Europe, which explains why after the French Revolution some thirty small businesses started up making hand-painted China pieces – and then China heads for dolls. In the 1850s Jumeau started using unmarked glazed porcelain heads. By 1872, Pierre-Francois founded his own porcelain factory in Montreuil, near Paris. Jumeau developed there the lovely modeled face with tender painting on bisque which became instantly popular. It was brilliant, because his dolls could represent a twelve-year-old child, dressed in shorter skirts, or an eighteen-year-old young lady with a long, sweeping skirt. Jumeau’s fashion dolls were known as Parisiennes.

Premiere Jumeau bébé size 1 on the left, early EJ size 6 bébé on the right (Odin collection) ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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First series Portrait Jumeau in size 2/0

Bébé Jumeau Triste in size 9, all factory original (Odin collection)

Pierre-Francois Jumeau won a Silver medal at the 1867 Paris Exhibition. The Exhibitions were important for Jumeau because much of his business was international and the awards were endorsements. It was this international business that sustained the Jumeau doll company after the devastation wrought on France by the Franco Prussian War of 1870. The new Jumeau Fashion dolls were a great success both at home and abroad. Pierre-Francois made large exhibition dolls for the Vienna Exhibition in 1873. Their success reinforced Jumeau’s international renown. At the same time, Georges, the eldest son, died as he was about to take major responsibilities within the company. Pierre-Francois was devastated and decided to bring into the business his architect-trained younger son, Emile. By this time, Emile had married Ernestine, a bright, petite woman of tremendous fashion sense, who eventually played a major role in the family business. Emile turned out to be a brave entrepreneur. Not as conservative as his father, he sniffed the air and immediately got interested in developing a new type of *EJA bébé in size 12 (photo by Jean Dalmard from “Fascinating Dolls from Musée de la Poupée-Paris” 32

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play doll: the bébé! Emile took his opportunity and began working on an eight-ball-jointed body made of wood and composition with a more childlike bisque face. The first of these new Jumeau Bébés was not marked and only had a size number. The 17 inch doll, for example bore size number 1, smaller dolls being size 0, 2/0 or 3/0 and larger sizes being 2, 3, 4 up to 5, which brought 22 inches. These dolls were first produced during the winter of 1877 and displayed at the 1878 Exhibition, where Emile Jumeau earned a gold medal. By the next year, the bodies had a blue Jumeau stamp Médaille d’or added in the back. Dolls with this early sizing are known as Premier Bébé Incassable. These early dolls have spiral blown glass eyes which have a different look to the later paperweight eyes. They were made by hand pressing the porcelain clay into a mold, so this is a more hand-crafted doll and subject to more variations. By 1881, the size numbering had changed. Now the smallest size 1 measured 11 inches up to size 9, that replaced the former size 5. These dolls still had the eight-ball-jointed body and are referred to as Second Series Portrait Jumeau bébés. These dolls still have the spiral glass eyes and were beautifully dressed by the company seamstress under the supervision of Ernestine Jumeau. Many dressmakers did their production from home, following strict guidelines to fit the style and colors that changed by the season. DEPOSE E9J * Incised DEPOSE Jumeau bébé in size 11

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*Bébé Lioretgraph in size 11

Clothes were elaborately tailored with many pleats, tight fit and fancy decoration across the back. The doll’s underwear may even include a little bustle. Some collectors prefer to remove these early tailored yet simpler outfits and replace them with later, more froufrou looking clothing but this seems to detract from the originality of these early and highly appreciated bébés. Shortly after the 1878 gold medal, Jumeau created his first Bébé Jumeau bearing his own initials followed by the letter A, the famous EJA model that only came in one size, measuring 26 inches. Satisfied by the success of his new Bébé Jumeau in a bigger size, Emile hired Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse to sculpt a new special luxury doll. Made throughout the 1880s this bébé is known as the long face or Triste. It came in 8 bigger sizes: the smallest 9 is 20 inches tall and the largest, 16, is 35 inches. Shortly after, the company made another bébé, marked E.J. and bearing a size number over the initials. These dolls still look similar to the Portrait bébés but come with a different ball-jointed body and paperweight eyes. The early E.J. dolls are better appreciated than their later sisters already marked E.J. DEPOSE and produced in a larger size range, from 1 to 16. This doll has a simplified body with some of the ball joints incorporated into the limbs. 1889 brought a new award, the Diplôme d’Honneur, as well as the personal recognition for Emile through the Legion of Honor. The popularity of the Jumeau dolls reached its peak. This is when Emile Jumeau developed the line of bébés bearing the Tete Jumeau ink stamp. These heads were made in molds with poured slip. This allowed for quicker production and consistent quality. The body of the classic bébé evolved by adding jointed wrists and incorporating all of the ball joints into the limbs. With different dolls for different markets, the Tete Jumeau became one of the most popular dolls in France, for they were wholesaled through big Paris department stores. During the 1890s Emile Jumeau faced some issues pertaining to his succession. Anatole Danel, who was then number 2 in the Company, left together with Guépratte, the gentleman who had developed the system to make paperweight eyes for Jumeau. They founded the Paris Bébé company in order to satisfy orders coming from the Parisian department stores that Jumeau was not intending to honor. Emile Jumeau, of course, sued them and after a messy fight he won and obtained ownership of the Paris Bébé trademark. This different type of bébé has an Eiffel Tour stamped on the back and, from my personal experience, I can tell that her elbow joints are not as strong as they should be.

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Classic Jumeau bébé with open mouth and sleeping eyes in size 6

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Stamped TETE JUMEAU bébé in size 7 wearing her factory original presentation chemise (left) and second series portrait Jumeau bébé in size 5 wearing home made lingerie (right)

Following this lawsuit, Jumeau fully caught the department stores market and developed various other brands such as Bébé Français, Bébé Louvre, Bébé Printemps, Bébé Samaritaine… which brought him to fight efficiently against the German doll companies who were threatening his supremacy over the French market. During the last decade, Jumeau developed various mechanisms applied to his bébés, so that they could walk or speak. The most extraordinary example is the Bébé Phonographe, adapted to the Jumeau bébé by Henri Lioret, who got inspired by the system elaborated in the US by Edison. By the end of the 1890s, Emile Jumeau had the pride of seeing his Bébé Jumeau awarded the Jouet National label and serenely retired after leading the SFBJ Company for many years, maintaining its position at the forefront of French doll corporations until the late 1950s. Today, Jumeau is remembered as being one of the best and most successful doll makers of all times.

*Paris Bébé in size 12

*Open mouth classic Jumeau bébé in size 14 36

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*All photos with an asterisk are by Jean Dalmard and first published in Samy Odin’s book “Fascinating Dolls from Musée de la Poupée-Paris”, Reverie publishing, 2008.

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Letters continued from page 23 in previous articles in ADC, but there must be so many more. Maybe The Quest could look Into this? It would also be interesting to know more about the team behind the fantastic magazine ADC. Do not be shy; you are doing such a marvellous job for which I thank you every month. Very kind regards from Marianne Juell Skaug. Norway

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Dear Antique Doll Collector, In the last couple of issues you have published no auction results. Having these auction results was one of the reasons I subscribe and so enjoy the magazine. Do you plan on reviving them or have you decided not to publish them? It will be a great disappointment if they do not return. David Krieble, Philadelphia PA ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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The Italian Connection

Shopping in Turin, at Il Cassetto della Nonna with proprietress Giovanna Demeglio, Samy Odin and Carol Cameron

Purchase Show and Tell where Samy Odin reveals the S.F.B.J. boy’s head was but one of several that could be attached to the body. 38

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Reported by Carol Cameron and Elizabeth Ann Coleman

he success, or otherwise, of any doll tour relies on a number of things – the dolls, of course; the people; the hotels; the food, the transport; the shopping; the weather and the surroundings – be they made by human endeavor or mother nature. And so it was with the wonderful recent Cherubins tour of Northern Italy. These various aspects wove themselves into a colorful tapestry that left all of the participants with wonderful memories - and some lovely new treasures! Bookending our ten-day adventure were train trips from and to Paris with Italian nights in between including the historic and charming overnight locales of Turin, Stresa, Bologna, Cremona and yes Venice. These points were connected by bus travel through countryside, bursting with spring, which brought us to out-of-the-way fascinating collections. Like the spring flowers, dolls were encountered throughout the trip – in shops, a surprising array of museums, personal collections, flea markets and doll shows. The variety of dolls we saw was truly amazing, most dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. They covered all cultures and most materials. Among the many highlights were of course an amazing array of cloth dolls by Lenci and other little-known Italian makers, lovely French bébés, wonderful German characters, and delightful big-eyed mid-20th century Italian child and fashion dolls. Some

Former Lenci store, Turin, incorporating Lenci logo and the name of Lenci daughter, Anili. Shop today continues the Anili name but selling apparel and accessories.

were familiar faces, others were completely new - it was a real learning experience for all of us as we encountered the who, when and where of many 20th century Italian dolls. Then there were remarkable examples of toy theatres – in times gone by, a very popular entertainment with the wealthy aristocrats in this part of Italy. The “actors” in these theatres were puppets, marionettes and dolls ingeniously adapted. Talking of “us”, there were 28 on the trip – a real international group with people from the US, Australia, the UK, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands and France. This melting pot of cultures blended well together and we had LOTS of fun – a definite highlight of the trip. The people we met along the way were gracious and delightful (apart from the grumpy water taxi driver in Venice, but it was VERY early in the morning and we had lots of heavy suitcases!). We stayed in different styles of hotels but the prize has to go to the 5 star “Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees”, located on the banks of Lake Maggiore and operating since 1863. Its tagline is “Where everything is perfect” – and it was – the bedrooms, the views, the breakfast and oh, the gala banquet……. There were more than a few of us who said “I could get used to this”.

Must photography at the Museum of Toys and Dolls, Santo Stefano Lodigiano

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Sales table, Cremona Doll Show: A Million Toys

Part of special display of Italian cloth dolls at the Cremona Doll Show presented by Samy Odin and his friend Simonetta Saudino.

Susanna, Silvey, Shelia and Simona, mid 1960s Furga Museum, Canneto Sull’Oglio 40

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The food – ah the food – reflected the geography and the season. As we travelled to different places, we encountered all sorts of specialties – from Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, Venice, Pavia and Tuscany - as well as cuisine described as Parmigiano, Country style and Cremonese – not to mention the traditional meal “in the style of the Savoy Court”. Between the food and the lovely local wine, all of us came back home well fed and well watered! Speaking of watered, the sun shone for most of the time, a feature that added greatly to our pleasure. We have already mentioned travelling by train and coach. But we could not write this without reporting on the adventures in Venice. Between the water taxis, the public ferries and the gondolas, we experienced every mode of transport available. The gondola trips were another highlight of the tour – a very relaxing way of seeing the sights of Venice – another “we could get used to this” moment. There were opportunities to shop throughout the trip and everyone came home with some new treasures. We had a great “Show and Tell” at the end of the tour, with lots of fun and learning. Once again, we demonstrated how inventive doll collectors can be when it comes to fitting things in their luggage! Lastly, we were able to draw our eyes away from dolls long enough to admire our surroundings, which were incredible – from the wonderful wisteria in Venice to the gardens in the Palazzos – mother nature was at her best. And the human made architecture was unbelievable – from the cathedrals to the museums – a reminder everywhere of the wonderful history of the area. We must end this report with a BIG thank you to both Samy Odin and Vanessa Brunel for organizing and executing this first Cherubins tour - and doing it seamlessly. We were clearly well behaved; Samy says he is already planning to do more – so start saving your pennies.

Burgarella composition doll. Collection Borromeo, Rocco Borromeo, Angera

Early composition headed doll, c 1820. Collection Borromeo, Rocco Borromeo, Angera

Italian hard plastic dolls, 1950s Museum of Toys and Dolls, Santo Stefano Lodigiano

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Hertwig China Gentleman: A Repair Odyssey by Mary Elizabeth Lampron Groupé It’s not every day that one takes a 150 year old doll apart and learns its secrets.

n mid-March of 2018, I was looking at china dolls on eBay. I wasn’t looking for anything in particular; I was just browsing. After a while, I came across a doll that really interested me. Part of my interest stemmed from the fact that the doll represented a grown man; a gentleman china. Male china dolls are not, in general, a common sight. While a number of child china dolls exist where the gender may be determined by the beholder, dolls like this one, which are clearly meant to be seen as male, are much less frequently seen. Moreover, after a closer examination of the doll’s face, I realized that the doll had been made by Hertwig & Co.

Hertwig china gentleman doll. Author’s collection

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In 2012, when I was in the UFDC judges training program, I was assigned a research paper about Hertwig shoulderhead dolls, both china and bisque. At the time, I had no interest whatsoever in Hertwig shoulderhead dolls, especially ones dating from 1890 forward, which was the study period of the paper. However, as I dutifully researched this topic, I realized that I knew far less about Hertwig shoulderhead dolls than I had imagined and that there were some wonderful dolls among them. Ever since that time, I have retained an interest in these dolls, collecting models and continuing my research. Therefore, when I realized that the doll looking back at me from the computer screen was a male Hertwig china doll, my interest was piqued. I had not seen a male Hertwig china doll during my research for my judging paper, nor had I seen one since then. This was a very unusual Hertwig china doll. The photos supplied by the eBay seller were not very good, nor were they comprehensive. For instance, there were no pictures of the doll without his clothes on. I could see that the doll had a side-parted hairstyle that I thought was from the late 1860’s or early 1870’s. His facial painting, particularly that of the mouth and the eyes, was characteristic of the Hertwig company and made me as certain of his attribution as I could be from a photograph (see Illustration 1).

Illustration 1. Facial painting of eyes and mouth is characteristically that of the Hertwig company.

Illustration 2. The china lower legs, with their simple, heeled, molded boots, were a key to establishing the doll’s age.

I won the eBay auction and awaited the doll’s arrival with a great deal of excitement. However, from the moment I saw the shipping box, my excitement changed to trepidation. The doll is 17 inches tall but had been folded into a box that was only a foot long. My sense of foreboding increased as I unwrapped him, for there was sawdust in the wrappings and on his clothes. I carefully removed the doll’s clothing to see where the sawdust was leaking from. As I describe the damage to the doll’s body in detail below, I will simply say here that the body was extremely badly damaged, with holes in the torso, and an arm and a leg that were almost severed. Fortunately, all the china parts of the doll, consisting of the shoulderhead and the lower arms and legs, were undamaged. This was the first time I had seen the doll “in person.” It was also the first time I had been able to see the doll in his entirety, without the hindrance of clothing. I saw that the doll was on an original factory-made body that was somewhat frail. I also saw that the china lower arms and legs were very long, particularly the legs, which went above the knee. Furthermore, the doll had simple, black painted, molded boots with a low heel (see Illustration 2). Such boots allowed me to date the doll to the period between 1866 and 1870. This was very early in the company’s production, as Hertwig was only incorporated in 1864. Despite the apparent early age and original condition of the doll and my consequent interest in him as part of my field of Hertwig research, I seriously considered sending

Illustration 3. Doll as he first appeared when I undressed him. He is wearing a sewn-on chemise that is a relic from a time when he was incorrectly dressed as a female doll.

the doll back to the seller. I wasn’t entirely sure that I could repair the damage to the doll’s body and I wasn’t certain that I wanted to undertake such a complicated project, even if it should turn out to be successful. I foresaw months of tedious, painstaking repairs. Ultimately, I decided to keep the doll, but by the time I made that decision, I was too busy in my flower garden to work on him, and so he laid in a box awaiting my ministrations. The poor doll waited a long time, as one gardening project followed another and my apprehension about the difficulty of the repairs grew. Finally, at the end of December 2018, I resolved to begin the repairs. I decided that I would keep a diary of the repairs, as I thought that such a diary would be an important part of the doll’s records. I did not expect it to be published, but when I had completed the repairs, I thought that other collectors, particularly those who own cloth-bodied dolls, would be interested in what I observed when I embarked on my repair odyssey. After all, it’s not every day that one takes a 150 year old doll apart and learns its secrets. December 29, 2018: Today I began the repairs that need to be done to the cloth body and upper limbs of the Hertwig gentleman china doll. I first took photos of the damage to the doll. This required the help of my husband, David, as both my hands were needed to display the torn limbs, leaving none to take the photos. After the photos were taken, I removed a crude sewn-on chemise (see Illustration 3) that the doll was wearing. The chemise was closely sewn to the body and a seam ripper was required to

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Illustration 4. The chemise has now been freed from the body and lies to one side. The torn left leg was detached so that it wouldn’t suffer more damage when the doll was rolled onto its face.

Illustration 5. The underside of the shoulderhead is marked “32”.

Illustration 6. The top of the body was sealed with a fabric cover that is not original to the doll. This told me that the shoulderhead had been removed at least once before.

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cut the very small stitches. Unfortunately, the body fabric is very fragile, making a certain amount of tearing unavoidable. After I had removed the stitches on the front of the chemise, I stopped to remove the badly torn left leg from the doll. Once the left leg had been removed, I carefully rolled the doll over and continued removing the stitches holding the chemise in place (see Illustration 4). The chemise was removed in intact condition, although I do not plan to put it back on the doll. It is a relic from a time when the doll was incorrectly dressed as a female doll. Next, I carefully cut the string that affixed the shoulderhead to the torso, placing the shoulderhead to the side for now. I observed that it was poured and that the underside of the shoulderhead was marked “32” in fired on orangish-red numerals (see Illustration 5). The color of the glaze the “32” is written in is the same color that was used to paint the doll’s mouth. It is perhaps significant that the shoulderhead is marked “32,” as the porcelain lower limbs are each marked “16” in incised numerals. The hands are right and left hand specific, with the incised number on the inside of the lower arms. Despite the presence of the incised numbers on the lower legs, they are not right and left side specific. Consequently, the number is on the inside on only one of the legs. On this doll, the number is inside on the right leg. Curiously, the left lower arm and right lower leg are heavily pitted from the kiln but the other arm (which has one kiln speck) and leg, and the shoulderhead, are entirely free from pitting. (The pits are like tiny pinpricks in the porcelain and are without the black kiln smut sometimes seen in kiln pits.) This doll’s body was apparently repaired in the past and whoever did this repair removed both the legs and the shoulderhead. The legs were probably removed because of wire threaded from the lower torso into the legs. This wire had been cut on the left side and the legs reattached with the fabric of the legs bunched up and caught by the stitches thereto. (I will discuss this wire in more detail later in this diary.) I am not sure why the shoulderhead was removed. However, there was a piece of fabric covering the opening at the top of the body (underneath the shoulderhead) that was clearly not original to the doll (see Illustration 6). I carefully removed the stitching that affixed this piece of fabric to the shoulder and neck area of the body. Underneath it was the customary criss-crossed stitching (see Illustration 7) that I have seen before with Hertwig bodies. Hertwig traditionally left an opening at the top of the body, where the sawdust was contained by stitching that criss-crossed back and forth over the opening. It does not entirely seal in the sawdust, but it seems to keep it in place well enough. I’m not sure why Hertwig chose to finish the top of the body in this manner, rather than cutting the fabric at the top of the body a little longer and sewing the top closed. I suppose that it was a cost-cutting measure, and that the thread was probably cheaper than using more fabric in the body. I removed the criss-crossed stitching with considerable trepidation. It is not easy to disturb something that has been in place for 150 years or thereabouts. While I was removing the stitching, I observed that the fabric at the top of the body had been gathered. Unlike later Hertwig cloth bodies, where the top of the body was cut out to conform to the

breadth of the shoulderplate, this body was wider at the top than was necessary. This extra width of fabric had been gathered up before the criss-crossed stitching was put in place. The presence of this extra width of fabric surprised me, as Hertwig was very conscious of waste. I am not surprised that this excess fabric was eventually eliminated from the company’s cloth bodies. When the criss-crossed stitching was entirely removed, I was able to detach the two arms from the body. The right upper arm had a large T-shaped tear, as well as a number of holes in it (see Illustration 8). It would eventually have to be replaced, as the fabric is too fragile to allow me to patch such an extensive area. I also removed the undamaged right leg from the torso and set it to the side for later reattachment. The removal of this leg exposed a piece of wire (see Illustration 9) that had been inserted into the leg to allow the doll to remain in a seated position once the wire was bent. I then emptied the torso’s sawdust into a clean container where it would be kept for eventual reuse in restuffing the body. The torso was extremely firmly packed. I am very concerned that the present fragile state of the torso will not allow me to repack the sawdust as firmly as it once was. Once the torso was largely emptied of sawdust, I could finally examine the piece of wire that I had seen poking through the fabric of the body’s chest (see Illustration 10). The wire was shaped like a narrow, upside down “U,” with the top (the U-shaped part) placed high in the chest, where it was embedded in sawdust (see Illustration 11). The doll’s torso is an idealized woman’s shape, as male china dolls were conventionally placed on womens’ bodies. It is also an early shape, with a very narrow waist and exaggerated, somewhat low, hips. The two free ends of the wire, which were turned up slightly, were splayed out and embedded in the sawdust of each hip (see Illustration 12). The purpose of this wire would seem to be what I had speculated when I could only see a portion of it -- to keep the doll’s torso from slumping at the waist, as sometimes happens to china dolls. I have come to think of this wire as the “posture wire.” I have never seen a “posture wire” before. I wonder if it was an early idea that was discarded either because it was too expensive or was deemed to be unnecessary. Because it is so unique, I would like to put the “posture wire” back in its original place, although I am conscious of the fact that it is made of iron and is rusty. It has already created a hole in the side of the body where it touched the cloth, in addition to the hole it made in the chest. The narrow waist of the body would make it difficult to bury this wire sufficiently in the sawdust to prevent this from happening again. The “posture wire” was not fastened in place; it was simply embedded in the sawdust of the body.

Illustration 7. Underneath the fabric cover that had been added to the doll was the customary crisscrossed stitching that the Hertwig company used to partially seal in the sawdust. It seems to have worked well enough in keeping the sawdust in its place.

Illustration 9. This wire was originally inserted into the right leg (note that the back of the body is uppermost in this picture).

Illustration 11. Here the “posture wire” can be seen still embedded in the sawdust of the body. (The lower wire, seen near the doll’s hip, is a separate “seating wire.”)

Illustration 8. The right arm had a T-shaped tear in it. Note how the fabric of the upper arm is dark with rot.

Illustration 10. Once the chemise was removed, I could see a rusty U-shaped wire poking through the doll’s chest. I did not know what this wire was for, as I had never seen one before.

Illustration 12. The “posture wire” shown against the empty torso. The wire is laying as it was originally positioned inside the torso, with the upside down “U” in the doll’s chest and the two free ends splayed into the hips.

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Illustration 13. With the chemise pushed up, the damage to the lower torso caused by the U-shaped “seating wire” can be seen. The upside down “U” of the rusted “seating wire” is protruding through the fabric of the body at the red arrow.

Illustration 14. The “seating wire” laying as it was originally positioned inside the torso. The two free ends would have been inserted into the legs. Note that the wire is shorter than it originally was.

Illustration 15. Body turned inside out to show hand stitching.

Illustration 16. The original body torso is on the left. The object in the middle is my first try at a liner for the torso (shown inside out). On the right is the new liner, made of tea-dyed muslin.

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In the bottom of the torso, there was a second U-shaped wire, which had been partially visible through a tear that it had made in the abdomen of the torso (see Illustration 13). This wire, which I refer to as a “seating wire,” was shaped like an upside down “U,” with the “U” embedded in the sawdust of the doll’s abdomen and the two free ends originally threaded into the legs, where they were embedded in the legs’ sawdust. Once bent, the “seating wire” would have allowed the body to maintain a seated position until the wire was straightened again. Like the “posture wire,” the “seating wire” was not affixed to the body. It was simply embedded in the sawdust. Through repeated bendings and straightenings, the “seating wire” moved out of place and eventually tore through the cloth. While it was not a very good idea, it was apparently considered a luxury feature and was used in Hertwig’s more deluxe body types and in its more expensive dolls. It is interesting, from an historical perspective, to know that Hertwig was using the “seating wire” so early in its production. I would like to place the “seating wire” back in its original position in the torso (see Illustration 14) and perhaps reinsert it in the right leg (the piece that would have gone into the left leg has been cut off), but I am worried about the damage that the rust from the iron wire has already done to the fabric of the body. When the sawdust was completely emptied from the body, I gently turned it inside out. Here was a surprise as great as the “posture wire” that I was seeing for the first time. I am far from a stranger to Hertwig cloth bodies, having repaired a number of them before. Those bodies were, without exception, machinesewed. This body had been sewn by hand (see Illustration 15). Furthermore, the stitches which remain on the legs, where the legs were sewn together against breakage during shipping, make it clear that this was a commerially sewn body, not a homemade one. The find of the hand-sewing makes equally clear that this body was sewn in the early days of the Hertwig company’s existence, before it owned sewing machines or before it owned enough of them to eliminate hand-sewn bodies. December 30, 2018: On this second day of repairs, I worked primarily on the torso of the doll’s body. I decided that I would try to make a liner for the torso. The liner would go inside the original body, like a pillow inside a pillowcase. Just as the pillow takes all the strain of the stuffing material, so, too, would the new liner take the strain of the sawdust stuffing the doll’s torso. I was dubious about my ability to make such a liner, as the doll’s torso, with its small waist and wide hips, would be complicated to try and mimic. The torso wasn’t even symmetrical. However, I couldn’t think of a better way to ensure that the original body would continue as part of the doll, so I took some muslin and sketched out a “first draft” to use as a pattern. When sewn, this pattern fit inside the original torso quite well, so I used the pattern to cut another liner from tea-dyed muslin (see Illustration 16).

I sewed the new liner on the machine with Gütermann cotton thread (all sewing, whether by hand or machine, done in repairing this doll was done with Gütermann cotton thread). Then I turned it right side out and pressed it. It awaits its sawdust stuffing. Once I had decided to use a liner in the torso, I was able to finalize which holes in the torso that I would repair. I decided that I would only repair the three biggest holes (see Illustration 17). The other, smaller holes would have the tea-dyed muslin of the liner behind them and would not show very much. I disliked the idea of using glue on the original body but there was no other way to repair it, as the fabric was far too fragile to sew. I turned the body inside out and patched the inside with tea-dyed muslin (see Illustration 18). I will wait 24 hours for the glue to dry before I turn the body right side out again. I also repaired the damaged left leg today. It was badly torn right above the point where the porcelain lower leg is attached (see Illustration 19). This, of course, is a tremendous stress point for a cloth limb on a china doll. On this doll, the tear was so long that the leg was almost severed. Using a piece of tea-dyed muslin, I cut a long, narrow patch and coated it with glue. I then wrapped the patch tightly around the leg, starting just above the groove where the thread is wrapped to attach the porcelain leg (see Illustration 20). (I was careful to not cover the distinctive stitching that Hertwig used on the legs to keep them from knocking together and breaking during shipping.) The patch overlaps slightly at the back of the leg, for strength. When fully dry, this patch should keep the leg securely in place for the future. It should be

Illustration 17. Front of the torso, showing the three large holes that I would repair.

Illustration 18. The torso turned inside out, showing the three tea-dyed muslin patches that were glued from the inside. The round one at the waist (on the left) is hard to spot.

noted that inside the sawdust at the top of the upper leg was a piece of the “seating wire.” As this piece of wire had been severed and cannot be reattached to the U-shaped wire it was once part of, I buried it deeper in the sawdust of the leg where it will not tear a hole in the fabric. December 31, 2018: Today I turned the repaired torso section of the body right side out and began to insert the liner. To my dismay, the tiniest pull on the old fabric of the torso caused two new holes to appear. These new holes arose from the small holes that were made when the chemise was stitched to the torso. I had to stop, turn the body inside out again, and patch these two new holes on the inside of the body. This means another 24-hour wait until the glue is dry enough to proceed with inserting the liner and restuffing the body. Meanwhile, I added some sawdust to the top of each upper leg until they were firmly packed. Then I sewed the openings at the top of both of the upper legs closed. Because the fabric is frail and will eventually need to support the stitches that will attach the legs to the torso, as well as the weight of the legs themselves, I reinforced it with some teadyed muslin. A strip of fabric, about 3/8 of an inch wide (which I then folded in half) and about 1¼ inches long, was inserted into the top of each leg. Once the leg opening was sewn closed, the new fabric was completely hidden by the old fabric. I had to sew the right leg’s opening twice, as my first attempt was at an angle instead of being straight across. It was difficult to sew the leg openings closed, as the person who had once sewn them closed after some kind of repair had bunched up the material and it was now creased into that bunched-up shape.

Illustration 19. The left lower leg was almost severed from the upper leg. Note that the tearing occurred at the top of the china lower leg. This is a tremendous stress point for a cloth limb on a china doll.

Illustration 20. The patched left leg. Note the band of stitching directly above the patch. This is what remains of the stitching that kept the legs from knocking together and breaking during shipping.

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Illustration 21. The two new upper arms are shown next to their torn original counterparts. The damage to the original upper arms was greater than it appears in this picture.

Illustration 22. Working slowly and carefully, I inserted the new liner into the torso.

Illustration 23. The “posture wire” and the “seating wire,” shown as I positioned them inside the torso (the free ends of the “posture wire” were a little more splayed into the hips than is shown).

Illustration 24. The torso, now stuffed with sawdust. At the top of the torso, in the light colored fabric that has been protected by the shoulderhead, you can see the gathering stitches that pulled in the excess fabric located there.

Illustration 25. Flaps were left at the top of the liner to seal in the sawdust underneath the shoulderhead. The flaps are shown sewn closed. The flaps will not show, as the shoulderhead will cover them.

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Finally, I machine-sewed the replacement for the badly torn right upper arm, using tea-dyed muslin. I feel terrible about not being able to salvage the original upper arm, but the damage is just too great and the fabric too frail to repair. When the new upper arm was sewn, I inserted the porcelain lower arm and tied it in place. I then stuffed it with the sawdust taken from the original upper arm. Next, I tried to gently fix the left upper arm, which was no longer completely tied into place in the arm’s groove. However, when I tried to turn the upper arm inside out, it tore, necessitating the replacement of the left upper arm as well. (The left upper arm was made in exactly the same manner as the right upper arm.) While it is true that I was nervous about the fragility of the original left upper arm, I am still sad that I had to replace it, too. On the other hand, the replacement upper arms (see Illustration 21) are well-made and sturdy and will serve the doll well for many years to come. Interestingly, I observed that the two arms, though both marked “16”, are slightly different, in both the shape of the hand and the thickness of the arm. The differences are very slight and I doubt that I would have noticed them but for the close work I did replacing the upper arms. January 1, 2019: At long last, the torso is patched and its patches (now numbering five) dry. I turned the torso right side out and inserted the liner I had made (see Illustration 22), being extremely careful not to pull on the original torso during the insertion and cause further tearing. Working slowly, I filled the liner with the torso’s original sawdust. I used my wooden turning stick and my fingers to tamp the sawdust firmly into place. For the sake of historical accuracy, I reinserted both the “posture wire” and the “seating wire” into the torso. I did not try to reinsert the shortened “seating wire” back into the legs, but left it all up in the torso (see Illustration 23). When the torso/liner was almost filled with sawdust, I hand-gathered the top edge of the torso, taking care to also sew through the liner for strength (see Illustration 24). I gathered up the top edge of the torso/liner and continued to stuff in sawdust until the correct shape was achieved to properly support the shoulderhead. When I made the liner, I cut it long at the top to allow for flaps that could later be sewn closed to contain the sawdust. Hertwig used criss-crossed stitching for this purpose, but I wanted something that was a little more leak-proof than that. Accordingly, after the torso/liner was full of sawdust, I folded in these flaps and hand-sewed the top opening securely closed (see Illustration 25). The flaps will not show, as the shoulderhead will cover them.

The next step will be positioning the upper arms in their place atop the body. The doll already has a long-sleeved shirt and his arms must be a precise length in order for the shirt to fit properly. I could position the arms today, but unfortunately, I placed the shirt in a basin to soak in enzyme cleaner before I considered that I would need it to position the upper arms. I will have to wait until the shirt is clean and dry before I can continue. January 2, 2019: Today I positioned the arms atop the body. I used the newly washed shirt to check their length and then sewed them into place. Then I glued the shoulderhead to the inverted body, using large rubberbands to hold the shoulderhead in place (see Illustration 26). (The body was inverted so that gravity would cause the sawdust to fill up the space between the shoulderplates, creating a snug fit.) The shoulderhead will need to dry for 24 hours. The Hertwig company apparently always glued its shoulderheads in place, whether or not the shoulderplate had sew-holes. I imagine that it was less expensive to glue the shoulderheads in place than to sew them. January 3, 2019: With the shoulderhead securely glued in place, the final repair needed was the reattachment of the legs. I took pains to catch the thread in the liner of the torso so that the weight of the legs was not all depending from the frail fabric of the original body. With the repairs successfully completed (see Illustration 27), I re-dressed the doll and placed him on a doll stand (see Illustration 28). He is now happily ensconced in the doll cabinet, where he regales the other china dolls with tales of his adventures.

Illustration 26. The arms have been positioned and sewn into place at the top of the torso. The shoulderhead is glued and is being held in place on the inverted torso by rubberbands.

Illustration 27. The completely repaired and reassembled doll.

Mary Elizabeth Lampron GroupĂŠ ÂŠMarch 2019 Dedicated to my dear friend Stephen Rowan, who gave me the idea for this article. Illustration 28. The completed doll is dressed and placed on a stand.

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What’s Cookin’ ? A Fully-Appointed German Doll Kitchen By Laurie Baker

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n the past, as in today, young girls were given toys that would prepare them for their future roles as adult women. Dollhouses, tea sets, irons and ironing boards, sewing machines, and things for the kitchen would allow them to practice their homemaking skills. Play would mirror their real lives to come. In the latter decades of the nineteenth century, German manufacturers elevated the well-stocked doll kitchen to an art form! Small German dolls were used in the scenes, so the little girl could reenact daily life in a kitchen as realistic as her mother’s. Doll kitchens were most often given as Christmas gifts, to be played with only on special occasions. “When the supplies in the doll kitchen were used up, they cooked for days and weeks with supplies from the big kitchen...” When winter gave way to spring, “The kitchen was carefully packed and put in the attic, and only in winter, shortly before Christmas, did the parents secretly bring it downstairs. Spruced up and filled again with goodies, it stood under the Christmas tree, bringing renewed excitement year after year.” (Doll Kitchens 1800-1900 by Eva Stille.) My doll collection was exclusively dedicated to French fashion dolls, their furniture and accessories. The thought of an antique German doll kitchen was not even in the long-range plans. Or so I thought.

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While browsing the internet one day, I ran across an antique Marklin stove from the Etsy shop, ShabbyGoesLucky. It had a complete set of copper pans and a water reservoir, with a spigot that worked. It was the best I had seen, with embossed brass oven doors, brass scrollwork on the front and sides, and a protective, brass bar in front. All that was missing was a small round grill in the front. It even had a small baking sheet in the oven. I was smitten!

More amazing still, the kerosene burner assembly was intact, and could actually work. My first thought: Who would possibly put children, kerosene, matches and a hot exhaust flue, in the same room?? What could possibly go wrong?! But yes, little girls of the day played with the stove, “cooked” on it, and went through the motions of their mothers, on a smaller scale. A point and a click later, and the stove began its journey from Germany to Colorado. I still had no intention of creating a kitchen. I just wanted that miniature stove, but when I mentioned to two treasured friends that I had the stove, they were ecstatic! Joy Kelleher of Special Joys, and Jan Peterson of “AuBonMarche1800”on Ruby Lane, leapt to the challenge. Things began arriving at my door in boxes, LOTS of things, of such detail and variety that I was awestruck. So, I guess I was having a kitchen after all. Finding a copy of Eva Stille’s definitive book, Doll Kitchens 1800-1980, and using friends’ kitchens as my inspiration, and I was set to begin! Eva Stille describes the history of German doll kitchens in great detail, but I was particularly interested in the “Frankfurt Doll Kitchens.” The name does not refer as much to where they were manufactured, but to the fact that there were a large number of middle-class people in the city of Frankfurt who could afford such a luxury.

She describes a large “room box” kitchen, sometimes on legs and some with side doors that opened and closed. These were narrow and long, with side walls allowing for utensils and shelves, the stove would be in the center with cabinets and racks on either side. Some were threesided long, narrow rooms with flooring.

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“Most of these kitchens also had other characteristics in common: wall shelves on the left side and around the corner, with a corner cabinet under them, a sink with a drainboard in front, another set of wall shelves on the right, with a bench or small cabinet underneath. A kitchen cabinet on the rear wall at right, and the iron stove in the middle, usually under a flue. The floor is a checkerboard pattern, walls and furniture in subdued colors, often finished in a beer glaze.” (Doll Kitchens) I refer the reader to Eva Stille’s book for further detailed descriptions and photographs. German doll kitchens are larger in scale than the 1:12 dollhouse scale. Good thing. I am not agile with really small things. A local flooring-and-tile store provided one-inch, natural marble tiles and compatible grout for the floor. The weight of the flooring, which was mounted on plywood, required using the lowest cabinet level for the kitchen. Foamboard back and side walls were covered with fabric, for “wallpaper.” I did what I could, with minimal woodworking experience on the trims, to create the three walls necessary for a proper kitchen. I raised the floor level two inches, so small things would not get lost behind the wide trim of the cabinet’s front-sliding door. The room was finished. Thanks to the internet, I was able to find an 8-inch Simon and Halbig K Star R little girl, with sleep eyes, on a 5-piece compo body with a swivel head. Next came a 10-inch Recknagel little boy, with sleep eyes, on a crude 5-piece body with swivel head. Then a 10-inch Heubach girl on a 5-piece compo body and with a swivel head, followed. She could sleep, too, but had better keep an eye on the other kids...And so the cooks were ready for action! Sondra Krueger supplied the small-scale, French faux bamboo table and four matching upholstered chairs, and matching marble-topped server. Jan Peterson and her husband, Pete, supplied the faux bamboo pantry, superbly-detailed step- back cupboard, and wall shelf, all in scale. No small amount of work went into the restoration of those pieces. Pete is a genius!

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My original thought was that my friends’ doll kitchens were hopelessly over-crowded. I was planning to follow my own “less is more” credo. That lasted a day. If that. There are so many things available for kitchens, and so reasonably priced, that it was next to impossible to say no to a small waffle iron, a set of French “faux foods” on little porcelain plates, dishes, pots and pans, shelves, meat grinder, copper molds, coffee grinder, antique braided rug in ...well, you see where this is going. I found Meissen Blue Onion dishes and tools, and a plethora of German paintedtin kitchen accessories, French yellow bowls that were only made for one year, and assorted serving dishes and bowls. The only modern addition is a samovar, in case anyone wants coffee. The more rare accessories include a Meissen Blue Onion porcelain wall shelf with 6 intact cooking tools and matching breadboard. The “tile” wall shelf with hanging utensils stands ready for use, next to the stovetop, and is a miniature version of the one Monet had in his house in Giverny.

Simmering on the stove, under Big Brother’s watchful eye, is a pot full of chicken and vegetables, with beef in the frying pan.

Another favorite is a 3-part stacking pan set with handle. It is made of blue painted tin, and is full of small porcelain vegetables and fruits.

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The Sisters at the table have their supper waiting, with their napkins in German tin napkin rings, their dishes, a bowl of French wax pears, and a cake, for dessert. A small cruet set provides any additional seasoning they might require.

A tin wall shelf and cup are at the ready, if required for a cool drink of water, after an afternoon slaving over a hot stove! Just about every inch of wall space is occupied. Crowded kitchen? Indeed. So much for â&#x20AC;&#x153;less is more.â&#x20AC;?

Antique kitchen towels and oven tongs hang at the ready from the stove rail. Need to time the meal to the minute, or fry eggs sunnyside-up? The nearby clock with pendulum can help.

The step-back cupboard can store many things inside the lower doors and behind the upper glass doors. It has a handy work space for piling up more foods and fun things, including a tin of doll-size cookie cutters, a basket of fresh eggs, and fresh fish, beef roast, and a ham.

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The pantry is fully stocked with dishes, bowls, tinware, flour sifter, a canister set, and a few cookbooks. (Big Sister and Big Brother can read. Little Sister is learning.)

A German, dark wood shelf is the perfect place for copper molds and a German painted-tin oil lamp with reflector.

Now, when people enter the doll room for the first time, their focus is on... the kitchen! Brus, Barrois, and Jumeau and FG fashion dolls and their things are eclipsed by it, and the sheer number of things, with dolls tending to their chores. What were once special Christmas playthings for little girls and their dolls have become items to search out and display, well over one hundred years later. Sound familiar? As my collection continues to take a turn from its original focus, it just proves to me that collections are fluid. They are only limited by space, imagination, inspiration and budget. Now is an excellent time to collect for a kitchen. Things are plentiful, and affordable. If you choose be the architect of your German own doll kitchen, with a dizzying arrays of assessories, it might be a good idea to keep Eva Stille’s words at hand: “At first glance, the correspondence between ‘big’ and ‘small’ in the world of adults and the play world of children is astounding....Doll kitchens do not reproduce THE kitchen of a certain time, but ONE type of kitchen among many....” She is giving us permission to follow our own instincts and create the kitchen that works for us and our dolls. I will warn you: Once you start, you are in for the duration. For me, it all started with that stove. When I sent photos of my finished kitchen to the Etsy seller in Germany, she thanked me and said it reminded her of her childhood. That was my validation. Is a kitchen ever truly finished? I don’t know. However, next week, I am expecting a box containing an oak and copper doll-kitchen water station, called a lavabo, with a water reservoir and basin beneath. Oh, wait. There is one more thing: a little set of copper measuring cups on a wall hanger, on the way from France. I swear I can smell cooking in my doll kitchen, sometimes. Hey, I did not put any kerosene in that burner...Uhoh! ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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READER REPORT:

My Barbie Doll by Sandra McGahey

hildhood memories are such an important part of our lives. They mold us into the person we become and continue to remain with us throughout our lives. Barbie arrived at the New York Toy Fair on March 9, 1959. She was eleven and a half inches tall and wore a black and white bathing suit with black mules. The doll was made by Mattel and created by Ruth Handler. My journey to own one of those fabulous dolls began one evening after school in 1959 while watching the MICKEY MOUSE CLUB. The black and white TV commercial aired the Barbie doll for the first time. She had a blonde ponytail and wore her signature bathing suit. Many outfits with tiny accessories flashed across the screen too quickly for me to remember all the details. She looked so grown up, had many dresses with matching accessories and the detail that I will always remember are the tiny zippers that were sewn into some of the clothes. I was so excited I could hardly breathe! My determination to own one of these dolls was unstoppable! Barbie encourages young girls to feel that they can be anything they

Barbieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big blue case and all her lovely clothes. She is wearing my bracelet from the Barbie Fan Club. 58

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My first Barbie doll wearing her black and white bathing suit. (Reproduction box) Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look like a day for a swim!

Barbie’s first original dress which had a zipper was “Cruise Stripe Dress” #918. Now she is ready for a lifetime of adventures.

“Red Flare” #939 is the perfect outfit for the holiday season. Barbie is greeting her friend who is wearing “American Airline Stewardess” #984.

This is my version of “Silken Flame” and “Garden Party” that I made when I was eleven.

want to be. She has led many young people to forge ahead and follow their dreams. Back then, that is exactly what I decided to do. In the spring of 1962, my mother became very ill and could not get out of bed. Now, at the age of ten, running the household was my job while my father was at work. Going to school, cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, grocery shopping and taking care of my mother and little brother became my daily routine. I received a quarter every week for these tasks and by the middle of August my mother had improved. And I had saved three dollars! My grandmother purchased the Barbie for me from Shoppers Fair, a local discount store at the time. When I received my Titan Ponytail #5 Barbie wearing the popular bathing suit, I was speechless! I had waited three years to get that doll! The change I was given back from my three dollars went toward her first original dress. In the meantime, I had to learn to sew, which my Aunt Pat took the time to help me learn. My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was seven so that skill was already mastered. My friend Nancy taught me to knit with two pencils when the teacher wasn’t looking. With all my acquired skills I began making doll clothes from scraps of material given to me by relatives and friends. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Barbie added “Friday Nite Date” #979 to her blue closet when I won the Fifth Grade Spelling Bee. The following year after winning the School Spelling Bee, “Orange Blossom” #987 was hung in her case.

Many years have passed since then, but coming across my blue Barbie Doll case twelve years ago sparked another adventure. Using all the crafting skills I learned as a child I decided to design a quilt incorporating all my memories of my beloved Barbie. It took several months before I designed a plan that satisfied me. Finding the appropriate material was my next hurdle. Acquiring the main pieces of each outfit used was the most expensive challenge I faced. Approximately, twelve years later, I had completed my masterpiece! Each quilt block represents a memory of my life which was connected to Barbie. All accessories on the quilt were handmade by me. The tagged piece of the outfit is original. The first outfit to be included on my quilt was “Cruise Stripe Dress.” (#918) It was purchased with the leftover money from my doll. A sheath dress with a red and white striped top, navy skirt, accented with a white belt and black shoes. Her first original outfit which had a zipper! The next outfit was “Barbie-Q-Outfit.” (#962) A rose sundress with a full skirt accented with white lace trim. A white apron, chef hat and shoes were included, plus she had to have all those utensils to cook delicious meals! Wearing her second dress, “Friday Nite Date” (#979) featured “Barbie-Q Outfit” #962, she is barbecuing on a hot a lovely blue corduroy jumper with felt summer day. appliques and a white cotton puffed 60

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Celebrating birthdays with friends and sharing cake is a great way to enjoy that special day. Barbie is wearing “Suburban Shopper” #969. Her friends are wearing “Movie Date” #933 and “Masquerade” #944.

sleeve blouse with an attached petticoat. Two orange sodas with straws sat on a black tray. Black open-toed shoes were included. “Orange Blossom” (#987) was a buttercup sheath dress which had a lacy full skirted over-dress. Her bridesmaid dress included white shoes, a bouquet of flowers, white gloves and a cute tulle hat to match her sheath. These outfits were earned by winning the fifth-grade spelling bee and the school spelling bee in sixth grade. Christmas presents from Santa included “Red Flare” (#939) a red velvet tent coat with puffed sleeves and long white gloves. The coat and clutch bag were lined in white satin. Red open-toed shoes and a pillbox hat with a cute bow made this a classic 60’s look. “American Airlines Stewardess” (#984) consisted of a navy fitted suit and Airlines insignia pin. A white nylon body blouse with tiny buttons fit perfectly under her jacket. Shoes, cap and zippered flight bag was included. This was one of my favorite pieces because I wanted to be an airline stewardess at this point in my life.

“Movie Date” (#933) is the perfect “date” dress. It has thin blue-and-white stripes with a sheer organdy overskirt. Little bows were added to the bodice and hem. “Suburban Shopper” (#969) is a wonderful summer dress with a zipper. A large straw hat, white shoes, telephone, straw tote and a necklace made this outfit great for hours of creative play. “Masquerade” (#944) a black and yellow costume, had netting at the neckline and hipline. Black shoes with yellow pompoms, hat, mask, tights, and invitation make this set a Halloween hit! These were birthday presents from my cousins. “Floral Petticoat” (#921) was the perfect undergarment for Barbie’s full skirt dresses. The petticoat, panties and bra were embroidered. A pink mirror, brush and comb were handy accessories. A cozy yellow terrycloth robe was the main item for “Singing in the Shower” (#988). Everything needed for a relaxing shower was included: soap, back brush, washcloth, towel, shower cap a round box of talc with a fluffy blue puff and matching yellow scuffs. “Fancy Free” (#943) is a royal blue and red cotton dress trimmed with white ric-rac. A great choice for a fun day! These were outfits I purchased using my babysitting money. Some of the other outfits sewn on my quilt were ones that my friends had for their dolls. The last remaining outfits were the wishes and dreams of a little girl who hoped that one Christmas or birthday she would receive these beautiful clothes to hang in Barbie’s blue closet!

This is “My Love of Barbie Quilt.” The tagged piece of the outfit is original. Shoes are embroidered on the quilt. The accessories are crocheted, made of felt, lace, sewn from various materials or embroidered.

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2 ~ Sturbridge, MA. Doll, Bear & Folk Art Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com 6 ~ Kissimmee, FL. Doll Convention. Park Inn by Radisson. Fire-Flies Golden Age of Dolls. Cynthia Harris. 321-431-3133. charris779@aol.com. fire-fliesdollconvention.com 8 ~ Missoula, MT. Doll, Toy, Teddy Bear & Miniatures Show. Hilton Garden Inn. Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club. Kay Schrader. 406-360-7214, weekends only. schrader1501@blackfoot.net 9 ~ Fullerton, CA. Dolls, Bears & Collectibles Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. Rowbear Lowman. 831-438-5349. 9 ~ Lynnwood, WA. Doll Show. Embassy Suites Hotel. Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723. pepins4@msn.com. Antique Doll & Toy Market. 9 ~ Naperville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Naperville Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland. 815-356-6125. www.NapervilleDollShow.com

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14 ~ Annapolis, MD. ~ Ten2Go Auction. Crowne Plaza. Theriualts. 410-224-3655. www.theriaults.com 15 ~ Milton, FL. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Santa Rosa County Auditorium. Pensacola Doll Study Club. Eve Paquet. 860-841-6866 or Paula. 850-292-6074. perpleprsn@aol.com 15 ~ Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC. Triangle Doll & Toy Show. Amran Shriners Temple. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com 22 ~ Anaheim, CA. Doll Estate Sale. 1304 S. Westchester Dr. Sherryl Shirran. sherrylks@aol.com. 714-343-4865. 22 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll Show. Washington State Fairgrounds & Event Center. alisadollshow@gmail.com. 253-961-8131. www.dolls4all.com 29 ~ Germany. Steiff Auction. Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GmbH. 0049(0)6203-13014. www.spielzeugauktion.de

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AUGUST 2019 11 ~ Buena Park, CA. Doll Show featuring Barbie Dolls. Holiday Inn. 310-386-4211. 17 ~ Florence, SC. Doll Show. SiMT. Pee Dee Doll Club. Angie. 843-731-2107. ahayek73@aol.com 17 ~ Huntsville, AL. Doll Show. Jaycees Building. Twickenham Doll Club. Sonya Heim. 256-585-5436. sonyah4@netzero.com 18 ~ Strongsville, OH. Doll Show. Strongsville Holiday Inn. Eileen Green. 440-283-5839. phdofdolls@yahoo.com 24 ~ Casper, WY. Doll, Toy, Teddy Bear & Miniature Show. United Federation of Doll Clubs, Region 6. Kay Schrader. 406-360-7214. schrader1501@blackfoot.net

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17) Early 24” Black Rag Character - ca:1880; near mint American Folk Art w/stitched features, orig. ‘wig.’ Quaint layers of Original Homemade Clothes! $875 18) Outstanding 16” Chase Child - heavily painted w. rich colors & stippling, lacy lashes - plus Mint & Signed Transitional Sateen Body beneath pretty period clothes. $450 19) Rare Cabinet Butcher Shop - Complete and Original miniature. Rare 4” Butcher & 30+ Accessories! 12” tall/13” across/4.5” deep. Fantastic and mint! $995 20) Iconic 15” Schoenhut Character - very quaint ‘312’ see Corson, in her Period Clothes w. Union Suit. Basket & Factory Wig! $650 21) 21” J.P. Sheppard Baby w. Great Paint! One of those very lovely examples of the esteemed American doll maker beautifully preserved in Antique Clothes and in a coveted smaller size! $1650 22) Rare Molded Linen 11” Twins w.1868 Labels! 4-layers of Orig. Clothes w. 2-extra dresses all contained in quaint Small Trunk. So precious & pretty in pink! $1250 23) 21” Stunning Rollinson Oil Painted Child - first class example in pristine condition w. Signed Body & perfect facial color and finish! Spectacular! $895 24) Mint 11” Lenci Amore- compete & tissue mint w. Hat Box & Tag. What a prize! $895 25) A Rare Shirley Antoon Heubach - Her flawless signed version of the 20” Heubach rarity w/oily sheen & Antique Body, Clothes & Shoes! A work of art! $695 26) 13” Artist Signed ‘A’ Steiner Bebe - PW eyes, shaded lids, clo mo, jtd. compo body, great silk ensemble. A Petit Four. $350 27) Incredible Wax French Fashions - Stately Edwardian Ladies in high style Original Silk Couture w. Accessories plus stunning Matching Chapeaux w. folds & plumage. Museum Provenance. $1250-$1500 each.

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39) 9” Quality Kestner All Bisque w.Lavender Knee Highs - dreamy blue sl, eyes, orig. wax/lashes, Factory Wig & Pate, ribbed stockings, extra large yet elegant! $650 40) Super Size 9” Pair of Socket Head All Bisques - early Mystery Maker w/glass eyes, lush satin bisque, beautiful fingers, Factory Mohair Wigs & Clothing, exceptional quality characters. Fairytale perfect pair! $2250

43) 18” Fully Jtd. Jutta Toddler Sailor - choice Halbig model w./ Factory Wig, & vintage Sailor Short Suit & Cap. $695 44) Exceptional 9.5” Yellow Boot Kestner - Deluxe French trade model ‘184’ in a rare Stunning Size w. PW Eyes & Jumeau brows, hidden flaw at hip under Orig. Clothes & Wig. Breathtaking! $1650

41) Very Rare 21” Bisque Male Diver - a near perfect & huge Edwardian Seaside Bather. The never seen Rare Mate to the Female Diver. $2500; Bathing Beauties starting at $40 42) Brown Eye Frozen Charlies - both mint with brush stroke hair! 12” with Pink Tint Face. $295; a Huge 16” Entirely Pink w. Creamy matte finish. $550

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45) 14” Adorable Belton Bru Bebe - angelic blue PWs., flawless quality Bru faced cheeks & Closed Mouth, antique mohair wig & jtd. body, in her beautifully Fitted Brushed Silk ensemble. The best! $2500 46) Rare Cabinet 1890 Gottschalk Town House – orig. old papers inside & out, Early Glass Windows, compartmented Bay Windows can hold dolls. (Sold empty) Just 11”across,15”tall & 8”deep. $895

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47) 18” Jumeau Automaton “Tambourine Dancer” - a rare ‘Exotic Model’ with her Orig. Clothes & Hip Length Raven Tresses. She sways side to side tapping a tambourine to 2 melodies. Needs some repair but a fascinating find for less than the price of a Bebe. $3250

48) A Splendid 18” Haute Couture Bru Era Poupee - Elaborate coiffure with snood, Set of Comb, Hat Pin & Earrings, Grand Manner 2-Part Gown w. Train, Underskirt & Matching Chapeau w. Purse & Boots; plus that Imperial expression cast in powder fine bisque! Magnificent! $4250

49) Pair of ‘Paludier’ 9.5” Shell Dolls ca. 1860 - Papier Mache heads w. Brushstroke hair, fully Jtd. Wooden Bodies beneath elaborate shell work on the orig. mounts. Such antiquity. $895 50) Early 22” ‘Portrait Era’ Poupee w. Exceptional Expression - A ‘stand apart’ Fashion in her Original Heirloom “Robe d’Ete” w. antique underlayers, Heeled Shoes, Exhibition Style Expression w/lush Wig, cobalt blue PWs, very Shaded Lids & snow pure bisque. For a connoisseur! $5500

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51) All Original 22” French Trade Belton Mariner - w. 2 tone Closed Mouth, blue PWs, orig. French Wig, & chunky Stiff Wrist Body, sporting her Vintage Ensemble & Leather Boots. $2495 52) Early 6.5” Closed Mouth Kestner Mignonette - incised ‘1’; PW Eyes, kid linings, rare to find 4-Strap Slender Bootines, Original Wig & possibly clothes. A saucy one! $1650

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The Quest A Collecting Column by Linda Edward The Antiques of Tomorrow This month, Linda Edward writes on the changing line between Antique and Vintage Dolls

The materials in use in creating the artist dolls of the 1940s were as varied as the artists themselves. From left to right: wax doll by Irma Park, Louis Sorensen composition, Halle Blakeley cloth over composition, Fawn Zeller porcelain, Carolyn John wood, Martha Thompson Porcelain, Mary Green cloth.

am often asked, “What are the best dolls to collect?” and my short answer is always, “Collect what you love!” Those of us who enjoy antique dolls have sometimes overlooked the importance of later dolls. With every day that passes, the line between Antique Dolls and Vintage Dolls is moving, which shines a new light on areas once thought by some to be of less significance. In the late 1970s when I began collecting in earnest, dolls prior to 1920 were generally accepted as Antique, in other words, dolls about 55 years or older. The US Government considers antiques to be items 100 years old or more, car enthusiasts consider vehicles over 25 years to be classic, it’s all relative. Generally, today the vast majority of collectors consider the line between antique and vintage to be about 75 years. This puts the dolls of the 1940s in the realm of antique, with the dolls of the 1950s coming up hard on their heels. So, what are the dolls of the 40s and 50s that are worth collecting? As we have learned in the past the dolls that tend to be the most interesting, the most treasured and the most fun to collect, are the dolls that

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by the number of younger collectors in the room who were actively searching for dolls of the 1960s and 70s, will it really be that long before those dolls are antique as well? Don’t be afraid to broaden your collecting to include the antiques of tomorrow, the more threads there are in your tapestry the brighter and more intricate the pattern becomes! The Rules-of-Thumb that have been in practice collecting antique dolls remain the same as each new era of doll achieves “antique” status. ✔✔ Collect the best example of each doll that you are able to find and afford. ✔✔ Collect dolls that really represent the concepts, lifestyles and manufacturing standards of their time. ✔✔ Collect dolls that you can provide appropriate preservation care for. ✔✔ Collect dolls that make you smile.

These composition Vogue Toddles dolls are excellent examples of American play dolls made from 1937 to 1948. They are “English Girl” from the Far Away Places Series and “Hansel” from the Fairy Tale Series. Photos courtesy of www.rubylane.com/shop/gandtiques

really speak of their moment. Ok, all dolls speak of their moment, but some examples outshine the others. The period of the 1940s saw great changes in the world, in manufacturing and in ideals of beauty. A strong doll artist movement which took root in the 1920s and 30s was blossoming in new ways. The dolls made by these women and men speak volumes about what was happening in the world as well as standing as beautiful pieces of mid-century figurative art. In Europe many artists and female entrepreneurs began looking to doll making as a means of expression and economic survival in the post WWII era. In the USA there was a similar renaissance among doll artists taking place, artists such as Dewees Cochran, Gwen Flather, Louis Sorensen, Martha Thompson, and Fawn Zeller, just to name a few, were creating wonderful pieces throughout the middle years of the 20th century. Today these dolls are once again becoming available as older collections are being given into the care of another generation of collectors. The dolls of the 1950s painted a portrait of the Babyboomer era, bringing to life a time that is beginning to fade into memory. The movers and shakers of the doll industry during the 1950s such as Madame Alexander, Arranbee, Effanbee, Ideal, Mattel, and Vogue all kept their fingers on the pulse of the buying public and made some very high-quality products. The products made by these companies and the stories of their designers and makers are important to the future of doll collecting and bear preservation. I will never stop loving 18th century wooden dolls or 19th century papier-mâche and china, wax dolls still thrill me, primitive cloth dolls delight me, and I find bisque dolls endlessly interesting, but my shelves of antique dolls cohabitate quite happily with the dolls of the mid-20th century, all of which are part of the continuing story of dolls. As I looked around at a recent doll show I was taken 14

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Madame Alexander’s Cissy dolls of the 1950s perfectly captured the moment in which they were created in ideals of beauty, current fashion and breakthroughs in the use of modern plastic for doll making. Photo courtesy of www. rubylane.com/shop/bisquebeauties

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18.5” CM Steiner A 10 La Petite Parisien stamp, blue PW eyes, HH wig, antique clothing & CM marked shoes, stiff wrist body $3295. Now $2995. 3.75” All bisque w/ Alice hairstyle, chip on bang, replaced left arm, brown boots $165.

24” Beautiful 1880’s French type CM 183 Sonnenberg on composition stiff wrist body, some body work at neck, lower arm & upper & lower legs attached to ball joints, chipped fingers, uplifted index fingers, antique HH wig $2150.

19.5” Kestner Gibson Girl, blue sleep eyes, original wig, repair on shoulder plate to neck, eye flake right eye $495.

16” ABG CM turned head shoulder plate on kid body, blue sleep eyes, beautiful coloring $285.

19” CM French Belton type marked 183 on French stiff wrist body, upper left thigh appears remade, brown PW eyes, pierced ears $1895.

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28” CM Bergman S & H 11 ½, brown sl eyes, pierced ears, HH wig, nice BJ body, antique dress, leather boots $495. 8” Heubach Koppelsdorf 250 17/0 on 5 piece Flapper body w/ painted stockings and silver shoes, mohair wig, blue sl eyes $120.

15.5” Ruthie by Maggie Iacono #17/80 Maggie Made felt BJ doll, beautiful felt dress & embellished jacket, box & COA $450.

21.5” French 1880’s CM R 2 D, brown PW eyes, stiff wrist body, eye chip left eye $1695.

17” Kestner 220 on 5 piece baby body, brown sl eyes, head marked: J Made in Germany 13, JDK 220 $2895 Now $1995.

20” Dolly Face Schoenhut 1920- 24, brown decal eyes, mohair wig, sweet doll, small scratch on left cheek $285. 4.5” Unis France 301 Mignonnette on 5 piece compo body, blue eyes $95.

15” Bruno Schmidt marked BSW in heart 5, on toddler body, replaced arms and lower arms, original HH wig $295.

25” Kestner? Character Baby with wonderful double chin and fabulous coloring, Marked - Made in Germany 19, professionally repainted body marked Made in Germany, blue sleep eyes, small neck chip $595. All Original NIADA Artist Dewees Cochran Latex Doll from Grow Up Series 15.5” Susan Stormalong age 12 marked DC SS – 54 #3 $1095.

18” Simon & Halbig 1248 w/ brown flirty eyes on stamped Handwerck body, mohair wig, antique shoes and socks $695. 4” Doll House size china doll $55.

18” C/M w/ molded teeth Kestner, brown st eyes, HH wig, original undergarments & leather shoes, some repair on legs $255.

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21.5” ABG with Wide Flat Top hairstyle, all original on handmade body w/ 4 fingers and dress, undergarments & boots, small cheek and hair rubs $275.

13.5” GB & Co Baby – George Borgfeldt w/ blue sleep eyes, mohair wig, sweet face $165. 2.5” Pair of German bisque babies, jointed arms and legs, marked Germany – Pair $51.50

9 ¾” Three Little Kittens That Lost Their Mittens, English? Mohair with velvet pads, original dresses and 1 pair of mittens $295. 14.5” 1920’s Horsman bisque head marked No 1 Horsman Nippon, brown stationary eyes, arms crazed, paint as is $235.

14” Hertwig Flower Bonnet Head w/ blond hair on original body $195. 8” China with molded & painted shoulder plate, wonderful body with children & animals – dogs, kitty, lamb, material replaced back of legs $110.

19.5” CM Turned Head Dome Head ABG w/ brown st eyes (right one scratched), kid body $255.

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21.5” Alt, Beck & Gottschalck Parian all original w/ beautifully molded hair w/ bows & curls, pierced ears, hairline crack from top of hair across left eye & down to right shoulder, fabulous antique brown silk skirt & jacket $395.

18.5” Alt, Beck & Gottschalck Parian w/ cluster of curls on forehead, blue ribbons holding vertical curls in place in back, pierced ears, original body with black banded blue boots & graceful hands, shoulder plate professionally repaired $295.

9” Liberty of London Irish Lass tagged, spot on hand & apron $105.

5” All Bisque possible S & H w/ swivel head & blue glass eyes, appears to have 88 on head, black molded long stockings & brown 1 strap shoes, original blond mohair wig $395. Alexander Compo 15” All original Bride w/ wrist tag, brown eyes, blond mohair wig, minty compo, veils netting as is $175. 18” Sonja Henie all original, slight crazing $195. 15” All original red head Bridesmaid in blue, slight crazing, beautiful coloring $155.

Alexander Compo 14.5” Alice all original dress & undies, slight crazing $125. 11.5” Scarlett O’Hara clothing all original, replaced shoes & hat $149.95 14.5” All original Scarlett O’Hara in early tagged dress, slight crazing $225. Now $150.

12” CM Kestner German Fashion 2/0, brown sleep eyes, dressed w/ antique materials, left hand chipped, sweet size $285.

17.5” E. U. Steiner – marked EU St in diamond Germany, all original w/ Blond mohair wig, blue sleep eyes & her fabulous baby gown, slip, flannel, diaper, booties & sweater, small scuff on nose $195.

13” Heubach Kopplesdorf Germany 448 6/0, wonderful molding, one professionally repaired finger $265.

20” Kammer & Reinhart 101 Peter w/ blue painted eyes, mohair wig, repainted lower legs, middle finger missing left hand, w/ Steiff giraffe $2195.

21” Heinrich Handwerck Simon & Halbig w/ pretty bisque, professionally repainted body, brown sleep eyes, antique clothing & mohair wig $275.

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The Nurse – Rare French Bisque at Auction

n extremely rare French bisque portrait doll, depicting a WWI Red Cross Nurse, will soon come to auction from the Rubright Collection. The French art doll, portraying an adult lady whose face is hauntingly evocative and who is wearing an original Red Cross nursing uniform from WWI is the opening lot at Theriault’s July 22nd 2019 auction in Nashville, TN. The 22” doll was created during the movement known as The Renaissance of the French Doll, in which French doll makers strove to reinvigorate their ailing doll industry with new artistic models. The Nurse doll is aptly symbolic of the heroic efforts of the American Red Cross during that terrible war. Her angular face appears compassionate yet with strong lines, and is painted with exceptional artistry as she appears to gaze steadfastly into the future.

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1917 recruitment poster by Carl Rakeman.

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Graduation nursing certificate earned by Charlotte Janes Garrison in 1917 which has been preserved with the doll.

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It is little recognized today that by the time the United States entered WWI in 1917, the nurses of the American Red Cross had already been serving in French and English base hospitals for three years. By 1917, there were 1,000 Red Cross nurses already stationed at the hospitals and aboard the SS Red Cross ship, better known as The Mercy Ship. The number rose to more than 10,000 after 1917, many serving near the Western Front, at hospitals, encampments and actually on the front lines. To aid the American Red Cross in their recruitment of nurses, a series of posters were created. While the posters assuredly glamorized the job, they also served to impress young women with the importance of the work. Posters both tugged on the heart strings and also scolded those who stood back from duty. Noted illustrators of the era were chosen for the artwork, including Carl Rakeman, Gordon Grant, and the most famous, Harrison Fisher, whose drawings of stylish women had already been gracing magazine covers for more than a decade, and whose most famous Red Cross poster lady bears a striking resemblance to this particular doll. This doll was once owned by Charlotte Janes Garrison who earned her American Red Cross Nursing Service certificate in 1917 (included with the doll). The doll, which may have been given to Charlotte to commemorate her graduation, wears its original Red Cross uniform including the cape. Attached to the cape is a Red Cross pin with a 1921 date, That year the 40th anniversary of the American Red Cross founded by Clara Barton. The personal history of the doll from 1917 until 1981 is not documented, although it was surely in the possession of Charlotte Janes Garrison or her family until eventually it was acquired by Mary Lou Rubright at a Theriault’s auction in 1981. The doll has been in Mary Lou Rubright’s care since that time.

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11” Miniature Antique Grandfather Clock made by Hamburg Amerikanische Ohrenpabrik in Hamburg, Germany, ca. 1892, made of wood w/ golden metal decorations of scrolls & flowers & in working order, winds in rare of clock, will look great with your dolls, rare ant. piece & one you will treasure. $2200.

17.5” Circle Dot Bru, perfect pale bisque, p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, head mark, ant. tailed mohair wig, pate & metal head attachment, ant. silk & lace dress, Fr. hat, orig. slip, undies & ant. shoes, orig. Circle Dot Bru kid body, perfect bisque shoulder plate & bisque lower arms. STUNNING!!! $17,500. 8.5” JDK All Bisque Wrestler, p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, “swivel neck”, mintbisque overall, orig. long mohair wig, 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.

16” Tete Jumeau #6 Bebe, cl/mo. amber pw. eyes, immaculate pale bisque, orig. “head coil” in tact, orig. mohair wig, antique 3 piece Mariner’s costume w/barrette, ant. undies & orig. “signed” Jumeau #6 shoes w/rosettes, Jumeau “head stamp” & orig. “signed” Jumeau str. wrist body. She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Only....$3650.

7” Antique French Fashion Parasol with Ivory Handle. Orig. silk and lace coering (silk has some splits in it, but still looks great), works perfectly w/all the rungs in perfect condition, opens all the way without a problem. A great accessory. $950.

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16” H X 11” L Puddleduck Antique Candy Container, left wing opens for candy, orig. lace hat & ribbons, gift tag has always been there, stands nicely & darling w/dolls, great addition to your doll collection. LOVABLE!! SALE $1975.

13.5” F.G. Scroll Bebe, perfect bisque, early threaded pw. eyes, slight molded Bru type tongue tip, orig. very long HH wig & pate, ant. silk & lace dress, ant. slips & undies, crocheted socks, Fr. leather shoes & ant. velvet & lace hat, orig. FG body in played w/condition. The look of a Block Letter FG!! Great cabinet size. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! $3950.

5” RARE Jointed All Bisque Kestner Googlie Toddler, sleep eyes, perfect bisque overall & orig. long mohair wig, orig. batiste dress, hat & vintage panties, jointed elbows & knees which is what makes her so rare & special, she is too adorable for words!! $3600.

4.25” S & H All Bisque W/High Black Stockings, big eyes, perfect bisque overall & orig. curly mohair wig, orig. pink knitted dress, “swivel neck”, orig. S & H body w/desirable high black stockings. She is A LITTLE JEWEL!! $1650.

18” E. 8 J. Jumeau Bebe, pw. eyes, orig. “head coil”, mint bisque, “applied ears”, long wavy orig. mohair wig, silk & lace dress, all ant. undies & orig. “signed” E.J. shoes, orig. early 8 ball “signed” str. wrist Jumeau body. There are no words to describe her beauty. BREATHTAKING!! $9575.

5” All Bisque Orsini “Didi”, sleep eyes, perfect bisque overall & ant. mohair wig, knitted dress, ant. undies & matching hat, has the Orsini pointed finger & smiling “Didi” face, orig. “signed” all bisque Orsini body. A prescious little girl. $2275.

6” ByeLo with Wooden Cradle, glass eyes, “swivel neck”, perfect bique overall, orig. flannel baby jacket w/matching, flannel diaper & orig. booties, orig. wooden cradle w/pillow & mattress, on orig. all bisque bent limb baby body w/chest label. Nice large size & PRECIOUS!! Sale $895. Antique DOLL Collector

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2. “To Die For” 12” Jumeau closed mouth - perfect bisque and body finish - blue eyes and original blond wig - great size $4,950. 5. Outstanding and rare Kstner #212 from their Character series - perfect condition - prize doll for any collection - blond mohair wig over original plaster pate - 18” - $8,950. 8. Highly desirable COD lady doll 1469 - beautifully dressed in Edwardian outfit special wig - perfect bisque and body finish - outstanding doll 14” - A Real Charmer. $4,250.

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7A. Large Chase Black Lady doll - original wig and outfit - excellent original condition - 26” - paper label - circa 1895 - $5,950. 7B. Exhibition size boy doll by Chase - great condition - finish excellent - well dressed “Dapper Young Man” early 1900s $3,450. 10. Beautiful S&H 1358 black doll (from their character series) - 19” - perfect bisque and body finish Negro features - original wig wonderful mold with fired on lips $5,950.

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Queen Victoria’s Dolls By Carol Cameron

Illustration from the 1894 Frances Lowe book on Queen Victoria’s Dolls: (Left to Right) Miss Constance Forster, Lady Pulteney and Lady Bedford

hen Michael Canadas asked me to do a talk on Queen Victoria’s dolls, I heard the words “yes, of course” coming out of my mouth (those who know him will be aware he is a very difficult man to say no to!). But having said yes, I then went into a mild panic – what I knew about this subject would fit onto the back of a very small postage stamp - how on earth was I going to find enough to talk about? I needn’t have worried – like many such doll adventures, once I started, I found there were so many avenues to explore that I ended up having to make choices about what to include/exclude. And so it is with this article - what you are about to read is still work in progress. I have written this as a four part story – the first part focuses on the context, (where she was born/raised, the important adults in her early life, her early years); then comes the dolls (an overview and a look at the various groupings); then I wind the clock forward to the 1890’s (where there were 2 significant events that laid the

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foundation for these dolls becoming one of the most famous collections in the world); then, finally, I bring us up to the present day (including a surprise find last October!).

PART I - THE CONTEXT

The setting for the story is Kensington Palace in London. It began as a simple Jacobean mansion named Nottingham House, built by Sir George Coppin in 1605 in what was then “the village of Kensington”. Over the next 200 years, it was a favorite with a number of British kings and queens - William III, Queen Anne, George I, George II and George III. Sir Christopher Wren was involved in its development. But by the 1800’s, it had fallen out of favor and was used as a residence for “poor” members of the royal family. Now for some family history. King George III (otherwise known as the “mad king”) had seven sons and five daughters. So he had good reason to believe that he had

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Early 19th Century print of Kensington Palace

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Portrait of Edward, Duke of Kent (Queen Victoria’s Father) by George Dawe (1818)

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done his duty in ensuring his dynasty would carry on. But by 1817, the only legitimate grandchild was Princess Charlotte Augusta and when she died in childbirth in November of that year, the royal succession became very uncertain. The Prince Regent and his younger brother Frederick, the Duke of York, though married, were estranged from their wives and had no surviving legitimate children. King George’s surviving daughters were all past likely childbearing age. The fifth son of King George III, the Duke of Cumberland, was already married but had no living children at that time, whilst the marriage of the sixth son, the Duke of Sussex, was void because he had married in contravention of the Royal Marriages Act of 1772. So began the “baby race”. The unmarried sons, the Duke of Clarence (later King William IV), the Duke of Kent and the Duke of Cambridge, all rushed to contract lawful marriages and provide an heir to the throne. Parliament offered them a financial incentive to do so. Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, proposed to Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfield and she accepted. The couple were married on 29 May 1818 at Amorbach and on 11 July 1818 at Kew, a joint ceremony at which Edward’s brother, the Duke of Clarence, married Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen. Shortly after their marriage, the Kents moved to Germany, where the cost of living would be cheaper. But soon after, when Victoria became pregnant, the Duke and Duchess, determined to have their child born in England, raced back, arriving at Dover on 23 April 1819. They moved into Kensington Palace, where their baby daughter, Princess Alexandrina Victoria, (they referred to her as Drina), was born on 24 May. As you can see from the family tree, although William and Adelaide had multiple children, none of them survived, so eventually, Princess Victoria became the heir presumptive to the British throne. There were four adults who played a critical part in young Victoria’s life: Victoria’s father was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn, the fourth son of King George III. He was a military man – General and Commander-in-chief of British forces in the Maritime Provinces of North America, Governor of Gibraltar, Field-Marshal of the Forces. He was the first member of the royal family to live in North America for more than a short visit (1791–1800) and, in 1794, the first British prince to enter the United States after independence (travelling to Boston on foot from Lower Canada). Edward is credited with the first use of the term “Canadian” to mean both French and English settlers in Upper and Lower Canada. The Prince used the term in an effort to quell a riot between the two groups at a polling station in Charlesbourg, Lower Canada. Recently, he has been styled the “Father of the Canadian Crown” for his impact on the development of Canada. The Duke of Kent died of pneumonia on 23 January 1820 at Woolbrook Cottage, Sidmouth, and was interred in St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. He died six days before his father, George III, and less than a year after his daughter’s birth. Queen Victoria makes mention of the father she never knew some seventy-seven times in her journal. These comments refer to people who had known her father or to his relationship with her mother. Even as late as 1890, she marked the anniversary of her father’s death. Proof, if any were needed, that

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the father she had never known was still a missing figure in her life – and one far from forgotten. Once, after discussing her uncles with her Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne, she concluded that “from what I heard, my father was the best of all”. However, there is another view of his legacy, not as positive. For those that watched the recent series on Victoria, you may remember the banquet scene where the Duke of Wellington comments that Victoria’s father had a terrible reputation for not caring for him men. Victoria’s mother was Princess Victoria of SaxeCoburg-Saalfield. She was the sister of Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, who had been the husband of Princess Charlotte. She was a widow: her first husband had been Emich Carl, 2nd Prince of Leiningen, with whom she had had two children: a son Carl and a daughter Feodora. After her second husband’s death in 1820, the Duchess had little cause to remain in the United Kingdom, since she did not speak the language and had a palace at home in Coburg where she could live cheaply on the revenues of her first husband. However, the British succession at this time was far from assured so the Duchess of Kent decided that she would do better by gambling on her daughter’s accession than by living quietly in Coburg. Having inherited her second husband’s debts, she sought financial support from the British government. However, after the death of Edward and his father, the young Princess Victoria was still only third in line to the throne, and Parliament was not inclined to support yet more impoverished royalty. So the provision made for Duchess of Kent was mean: she and her daughter occupied a suite of rooms on one floor in the by now dilapidated Kensington Palace, with mother and daughter sharing a bedroom, whilst Victoria’s maiden Aunt Sophia and eccentric uncle the Duke of Sussex lived in the apartments on the floor above. They received little financial support from the Civil List, since Parliament had vivid memories of the late Duke’s extravagance. In practice, the main source of support for them was the Duchesses brother, Leopold. He had a huge income of fifty thousand pounds per annum for life via an annuity allocated to him by the British Parliament on his marriage to Princess Charlotte, which had made him seem likely to become, in due course, the consort of the monarch. Even after Charlotte’s death, Leopold’s annuity was not revoked by Parliament. In 1831, with George IV dead and the new king, William IV, over 60 and still without legitimate issue, the young princess’s status as heir presumptive and the Duchess’s prospective place as regent led to major increases in British state income for the Kents. A contributing factor was Leopold’s designation as King of the Belgians, upon which he surrendered his British income.

Portrait of Sir John Conroy by Henry William Pickersgill (1837)

Sir John Conroy was born in Wales in 1786 to AngloIrish parents. In 1817, after holding several ranks in the army, he became the equerry of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn. After Edward died, he became private secretary to the Duchess of Kent’s household and for the next nineteen years, Conroy acted, amongst other roles, as her confidant and political agent. Together, they designed the “Kensington System”, an elaborate and strict system of rules for the upbringing of young Victoria, designed to render her weak-willed and utterly dependent upon them in the hope of allowing them one day to wield power through her. The intention was for the Duchess to be appointed Regent upon Victoria’s ascension and for Conroy to be created Victoria’s Private Secretary and given a peerage. Princess Victoria grew to hate Conroy, thanks to the oppressive system, and he was also unpopular among the rest of the British royal family. The relationship between the Duchess’s household and King William IV gradually soured. As far as she dared, the Duchess denied the King access to his niece. She prevented her daughter from attending William’s coronation out of a disagreement regarding precedence. In 1831, Conroy and the Duchess embarked on a series of royal tours with Victoria to Antique DOLL Collector

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Pencil sketch of Baroness Lehzen by Princess Victoria (1833)

expose her to the people and solidify the Duchess’s status as potential Regent. Their efforts were ultimately successful, and, in November 1831, it was declared that the Duchess would be sole Regent in the event of Victoria’s young queenship. In 1835, Victoria became seriously ill of typhoid fever on the last of the royal tours. Exploiting her weakened state, the Duchess and Conroy unsuccessfully tried to force her into signing a document; this document would have appointed Conroy her personal secretary upon her accession. Victoria emerged from the incident more determined than ever to become self-reliant. I wonder if this experience was one of the main reasons Victoria initially resisted the idea of Albert having any meaningful role when she became queen? The Duchess further offended the King by taking rooms in Kensington Palace that the King had reserved for himself. The King, angered at what he took to be disrespect, took the opportunity at what proved to be his final birthday banquet in August 1836 to settle the score. Speaking to those assembled at the banquet, who included the Duchess and Princess Victoria, William expressed his hope that he would survive until Princess Victoria was 18 so that the Duchess of Kent would never be Regent. He 44

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said, “I trust to God that my life may be spared for nine months longer ... I should then have the satisfaction of leaving the exercise of the Royal authority to the personal authority of that young lady, heiress presumptive to the Crown, and not in the hands of a person now near me, who is surrounded by evil advisers and is herself incompetent to act with propriety in the situation in which she would be placed.” The breach between the Duchess and the King and Queen was never fully healed, but Victoria always viewed the latter with kindness. Conroy’s efforts to place the Duchess in the role of Regent were ultimately unsuccessful, as Victoria ascended the throne after reaching her majority in 1837. Victoria immediately expelled Conroy from her household, though he remained in the Duchess of Kent’s service for several more years. Given a pension and a baronetcy, Conroy retired to his estate near Reading, Berkshire, in 1842 and died heavily in debt twelve years later. Historians have viewed Conroy with varying degrees of positive or negative opinion, but they have all agreed on his ambition. Rumors circulated during and after his lifetime that he was perhaps the Duchess of Kent’s lover. Queen Victoria was shocked to hear this, stating that her mother’s piety would have prevented it. Baroness Johanna Clara Louise Lehzen, better known as Baroness Louise Lehzen, was born to a Lutheran pastor in Hanover. In 1819, Lehzen entered the household of the Duke and Duchess of Kent. Five years later, Lehzen became governess to their only child, Princess Victoria. Lehzen became strongly protective of Victoria. “Dear, good Lehzen” soon came to supersede all others in Victoria’s eyes, including her own mother. (I found a number sketches that Victoria made of Lehzen but I couldn’t find any of her mother!) Lehzen encouraged the princess to become strong, informed, and independent from the Duchess and Conroy’s influence, causing friction between the two and Lehzen. Attempts to remove the governess, who had the support of Victoria’s uncles George IV, William IV, and Leopold I of Belgium, were unsuccessful. Historian K. D. Reynolds writes that Lehzen was a major influence on Victoria’s character, in particular giving her the strength of will to survive her troubled childhood and life as a young queen. After she ascended the throne in 1837, Baroness Lehzen became the young queen’s unofficial private secretary, enjoying apartments adjacent to Victoria’s. In her journal the young princess described her governess as “the most affectionate, devoted, attached, and disinterested friend I have, and I love her most dearly.” Lehzen remained a close companion of Queen Victoria until she was pensioned off to Germany in 1842 after clashing with the queen’s husband, Prince Albert. Queen Victoria visited her former governess twice during family trips to Germany and the two maintained a

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Portrait of Princess Victoria by Sir Martin Archer Shee (1821?)

Portrait of Princess Victoria by Stephen Poyntz Denning (1823)

regular correspondence until Lehzen’s death in 1870. In her journal entry of 12 April 1838, Queen Victoria describes her close friend and aide as “Dearest Lehzen, or Daisy as I generally call her...”. Princess Victoria – HER EARLY YEARS: As previously mentioned, Victoria’s mother controlled every aspect of her daughter’s upbringing and education together with the manipulative Sir John Conroy. The little princess was closely supervised. She was raised largely isolated from other children. She was prevented from meeting people whom her mother and Conroy deemed undesirable, with the intent of making her weak and dependent upon them. Victoria shared a bedroom with her mother every night

and spent her play-hours with her dolls and her King Charles Spaniel, Dash. Her childhood was closer in spirit to the 18th century than to the bustle of Empire and Industry which characterized the 19th. In terms of the Princess’s education, she studied with private tutors in the palace schoolroom to a regular timetable studying Latin, religion, dance, voice and drawing. Princess Victoria would later recall it was a lonely and unhappy childhood. If you look at portraits of Victoria at different ages, it looks to me that she gets unhappier as time goes on. So, is it any wonder that her dolls became so important to her? They were the substitutes for the happy family and friends she never had.

Left: Engraving of Princess Victoria (artist and date unknown) Center: Engraving of Princess Victoria by T Woolnoth, after the original by Anthony Stewart Right: Portrait of Princess Victoria by Edward Francis Finden (1830)

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PART II - The Dolls

Sir Henry Ponsonby, who served the Crown for over 30 years, said “Miss Victoria Conroy came to see her (the princess) once a week and occasionally others played with her but with these exceptions, she was left alone with the companionship of her dolls……. This silken, feathered, tinseled, family with their high-flown names and empty wooden faces turned out to be a substitute for the brothers and sisters the princess lacked. Her childhood friends were grown up people or dolls.” With few playmates her own age, Victoria compensated for their absence by creating a play world in which her dolls and toys took preeminence. OVERVIEW: Victoria had 132 dolls, the vast majority being peg wooden dolls that are now commonly referred to as “Grodnertals”, (I am not going to get into terminology here – that is another article in itself!). There are also a few rag babies. The head and body of the wooden dolls are in one piece and they are peg jointed at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Some have what is called a “tuck comb”, others do not. Their head, shoulder plate, lower arms and lower legs are painted, with shoes of different colors. The different painting of their hairstyles and facial features make each unique – they are real individuals. The little princess listed all the dolls in a notebook with details of size, who they were, who dressed them and how they were dressed. This allows us to get a sense of the shape of the collection. They were all between 2” to 9”, with 70% being between 6.5”-7.5” and 25% between 3”-5”. 70% of them were adult female, 25% were children/babies and only 5% were adult male. (I wonder if the lack of male dolls mirrored the fact that she lacked adult men in her real life – Conroy was the only grown man with whom she had regular contact and she hated him!). The dolls split up into 3 Groups: 25% were dressed as Stars of the Ballet/Opera, 50% were Courtiers and 25% are what is referred to as “The Imaginaries” (as the name implies, they did not exist in real life – they came from Victoria’s imagination). Pricewise, the dolls have variously been described as ”inexpensive”, “pennies in any bazaar”, “tuppence a piece” and “penny woodens”. The vast majority of the dolls were bought naked and then dressed by a variety of people using a huge range of materials. Although most of the dolls were dressed by Baronnes Lehzen (55%) and Princess Victoria (25%), the remaining 20% were dressed by others: Sarah Surman (maid to Princess Victoria), Miss Ditmar (dresser to the Duchess of Kent), Franciska Holdefreund and Lady Catherine Jenkinson. One was bought already dressed at a bazaar by the Princess and Lehzen and one was bought at Everett’s, a toymaker active in 1833.

The clothes ranged from complicated to simple – look at these two descriptions from Victoria’s list: “Dancer Zoe Beaupre as Lady Trecillian/Queen Elizabeth in the ballet ‘Kenilworth’ in 1831 …… wearing a cardboard crown decorated with crimson velvet, gold paper and fake pearls, gold long sleeve silk brocade dress, train of gold tinsel lined with crimson velvet with fake ermine trim and red velvet shoes” and “Baby doll …… dressed in muslin baby robes” A vast array of materials were used – again, from the princess’s notes, 85% of the dolls had some silk component in their clothing, 35% lace, 30% metal/metal thread, 25% satin, 20% cotton, 15% net, 15% muslin, 15% velvet plus mention is made of ribbon, wool, feathers, fake fur, wire, paper, pearls, linen, glass, cardboard, amber, chiffon, cotton wool, garnet, ermine, gauze, straw and wax. What fun they must have had! As mentioned above, the dolls split into three groups: Stars from the Ballet/Theatre: Princess Victoria adored the artistry and glitter of Regency opera and ballet and throughout her youth a favorite treat was to be taken to a professional performance. The King’s Theatre is mentioned a lot in her diaries. There is a long list of ballet’s and operas mentioned in her descriptions of the dolls and in her diaries – Kenilworth, La Naissance de Venus, Daphnis and Cephise, La Bayadere, Sleeping Beauty, La Somnambula, La Sylphide, William Tell, Masaniello, L ’Anneau Magique, La Tyrolienne, La Resemblance, The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro, Old and Young, Un Jour a Naples, Azor and Zemira, The Maid of Palaiseau and Massaniello. Given her passion for the theatre, it has been suggested

Etching of the interior of The King’s Theatre London, early 1830’s

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Marie Taglioni in the ballet “La Sylphide”

Marie Taglioni’s signed pointe shoes, 1830’s

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that Princess Victoria may have had a toy one – but it has never been found. This was the Romantic Era - the era marked the rise of the ballerina as a central part of ballet. Up until that point, ballet was done in between the acts of the operas and dancing en pointe was regarded as a clumsy acrobatic stunt. This was until the ballerina Marie Taglioni appeared on the scene. She was the most celebrated ballerina of romantic ballet. She started the romantic era with her 1827 debut in Paris in the ballet La Sylphide in which she danced en pointe, the first ballerina to do so. She was also (in)famous for shortening her skirt, which was considered highly scandalous at the time! She was a major star, as can be seen from an 1837 playbill from London’s Theatre Royal which also mentions her brother Paul Taglioni. It was a real family affair - it was their father Filippo Taglioni who choreographed La Sylphide to showcase his daughter’s talent at dancing. Via his choreography and Marie Taglioni’s skill, La Sylphide transformed ballet into an art. Marie Taglioni was one of Princess Victoria’s favorite performers and she dressed a number of her dolls to represent her in the various ballets in which she starred, (she apparently also named a horse after her!). The clothes were based on the sketches that the princess made. Princess Victoria visited Wales in 1832 as part of a series of Royal Progresses organized by her mother. In her journal entry of 18 August 1832, Princess Victoria describes how her governess, Baroness Lehzen “finished for me that evening, at about 6, a lovely doll, representing “la Sylphide”, which I saw in town.” And she must have seen the ballet more than once because an extract for Princess Victoria’s diary in 1833 tells us “After that was performed La Sylphide; Taglioni danced BEAUTIFULLY and looked LOVELY … I was VERY MUCH AMUSED.” Talking of dolls, Taglioni even had a paper doll made of her, with costumes taken from her various stage performances. I was sent some information recently that indicated Queen Victoria was a lifelong fan of Marie Taglioni. Apparently, Marie taught Princess Mary of Teck ballet lessons at White Lodge in Richmond Park, London, in the 1870’s. The Teck family lived in the White Lodge in Richmond from 1869 into the 1880’s. Mary was born 26 May 1867 at Kensington Palace in the same room as Queen Victoria 48 years earlier. She was a favorite of Queen Victoria’s and eventually became Queen herself as the wife of Victoria’s grandson, King George V. (coincidently, the White Lodge now houses the Royal Ballet lower School, instructing students aged 11-16!).

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Sketch of Marie Taglioni as “Nathalie” by Princess Victoria (1833)

One of Princess Victoria’s Dolls – The Ballet Star, Marie Taglioni, as “Nathalie”

Marie Taglioni paper doll, complete with various of her ballet costumes

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A print showing Victorian courtiers, getting ready for the ball or the banquet?

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The Courtiers: These theatrical personalities rub shoulders with dolls that are titled nobles. There are peg wooden Duchesses, Countesses, Viscountesses and two sets of noble twins. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find much information on many of them, maybe because they are all female and in those days, it was their male partners who were more recognized and recorded. A good example of this is the doll representing Juno, the Duchess of Durham. She is 7” tall, all wooden, jointed, wearing a hat of transparent white net with diagonal bands of gold beading. Her blue/green satin dress has a pleated bodice with ‘lego-mutton’ sleeves, pink rose trim belt and a white lace overlay at the hem. In real life, she was married to Earl John George Durham (1792-1840), noted for his speeches on the reform of Parliament in 1835. There is another doll in the collection related to her – her imaginary child, a 4” baby doll, made of stuffed silk with a painted face and dressed in a white lace cap with ribbon trim and a long white baby robe of silk with a muslin overdress. When Princess Victoria was at last allowed to go to court, it was noticed with both admiration and some surprise how many courtiers she knew by name and how well she understood court etiquette. Could this have been a result of her playing with over 60 little peg wooden dolls named and dressed as specific courtiers? The imaginaries: Princess Victoria often gave her imaginary characters fictional histories. The Arnold family dolls are imaginary characters, although Victoria may have based them on real people she observed at Kensington Palace or during one of her regular theatre trips. Her notes state that Harriet Arnold, Duchess of Parma, was first married to a Mr Pinkin, secondly to a Colonel Frant, thirdly to a Count Poniatowsky, who became Prince Poniatowsky and fourthly to the Duke of Parma. Quite a number of these imaginaries are babies. For example, the Dudley children, named Lady Margaret Dudley and Lord George Dudley, were made to accompany the dolls of Robert Dudley and Amy Robsart. However, these children are fictional. Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, did not have any children with his first wife, Amy Robsart. I would like to end this section on the dolls by showing you Mrs Martha, the housekeeper. At 9”, she is one of the few large dolls in the collection. All wooden, jointed, she is dressed in a white net bonnet with white lace frills and pink ribbon, a white lawn dress with full bodice, long sleeves with draw-string wrists and a long purple apron with ‘pinked’ edges. She is one of my favourites.

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In 1833, when Victoria reached the age of 14, the dolls were packed away and the young Princess started to focus on learning the tools of her queenly trade. Victoria didn’t speak to her mother for many years but after her mothers death, she visited her home and realized that she had completely preserved her daughters childhood belongings, including the dolls.

One of Princess Victoria’s Dolls – The Imaginary, Lady Arnold

PS. The DOLLS HOUSE: I mentioned the Princess may or may not have had a toy theatre. But she DID have a dolls house. The 2”=1ft scale house would have provided a delightful backdrop for doll dramas. It has a flat roof and the exterior is painted to resemble brick. There is a fanlight above the door with four windows on the ground and six on the first floor. The front opens in two hinged sections to reveal a simple 2 room affair, downstairs there is a kitchen; above is an elegant room that would have served as a drawing room or ballroom, according to the need of the moment. It is English c.1830 and measures 4’ x 3’ x 2’. One of Princess Victoria’s Dolls – The Imaginary, Sir William Arnold

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One of the pictures from Frances Lowe 1892 article on Queen Victoria’s Dolls – showing twin cloth dolls in their cradle

One of the pictures from Frances Lowe 1892 article on Queen Victoria’s Dolls – (Left to Right) showing the Duchess of Parma, The Countess of Derwenter and Count Almaviva

PART III – THE HAPPENINGS IN THE 1890’S

THE 1892 ARTICLE IN THE STRAND MAGAZINE: The queen’s childhood dolls might have remained in some dusty storeroom indefinitely if author Frances Low had not discovered them and published an article on the subject on 15 September, 1892, in the Strand Magazine. Queen Victoria was then at the height of her popularity, midway between the exuberant Golden (1887) and Diamond (1897) Jubilee celebrations. The article went “viral” and the public cried out for more. So then came the book: In 1894, the same Frances Low published a book on the dolls. Whilst the text makes interesting reading, for me, it is the illustrations by Alan Wright that really make this a “must have” book. If you compare the book illustrations with the photos of the actual dolls, you can see they really capture the essence of the dolls - they are truly remarkable. The book was a best seller and old copies of the book continue to be in demand even today. The publicity which that boxful of old tuppenny dolls received in the 1890’s created a glow that never faded – the Queen’s collection still remains one of the best known in the world. And from time to time, it resurfaces.

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Illustration from the 1894 Frances Lowe book on Queen Victoria’s Dolls: Mrs Martha

Illustration from the 1894 Frances Lowe book on Queen Victoria’s Dolls: Sir William Arnold and Lady Morton

Illustration from the 1894 Frances Lowe book on Queen Victoria’s Dolls: Juno, Countess of Durham

Illustration from the 1894 Frances Lowe book on Queen Victoria’s Dolls: Lady Arnold

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Photo of 3 of Princess Victoria’s Grodnertal Dolls on display at Kensington Palace (Left to Right) Marie Taglioni as “Louise” in Kenilworth, Fatima and Unknown

PART IV – SINCE THEN

Since the 1890’s the dolls have reappeared from time to time. In an extract from the 1927 book “Dolls” by Esther Singleton, she quoted Sit Henry Ponsonby “…… Her Majesty was very much devoted to dolls and, indeed, played with them till she was nearly fourteen years old. Her favorites were small dolls – small wooden dolls which she could occupy herself with dressing and they had a house in which they could be placed. The Queen usually dressed the dolls from some costumes she saw either in the theatre or in private life……………” Similarly, extract from “Dearest Children” by Constance Eileen King, reads “….. In much lighter vein are the pieces connected with the childhood of Queen Victoria, in particular the large collection of Grodnertals which can now only occasionally be seen. The variety with which the decorators painted the basically simple heads is here very obvious as no two are quite alike; about half wear carved combs and though the majority wear red, a few have slippers in green or yellow. Victoria, out of the total number of one hundred and thirtytwo, was herself responsible for the costuming of thirty-two and small red beads are used for their identification. In general, those she dressed are simpler and without much of the rich textural effect achieved by embroidery, pearls and braid that her governess, the Baroness Lehzen, used for the more arresting of the wooden dolls, those wearing outdoor costumes in heavier

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fabrics being particularly interesting. Rag figures, rarely found in pristine condition when dating to the early 19th century, can also be seen in some number as they were used to represent babies. This collection is always a delight to see again, as the visitor is made so aware of the degree of color that can survive when dolls are kept in good museum conditions………..” In 1969, the London Museum had an exhibition to celebrate 200 years of the Jigsaw puzzle. To mark the occasion, a jigsaw was produced of Queen Victoria’s Dolls. A picture of this jigsaw was used as the front cover for the UK version of the first Coleman encyclopedia. In the Winter 2011 edition of UFDC’s DOLL NEWS, Susan Dossetter did an article on the dolls titled “Adventures of a Dollhouse Sleuth: Following in the Footsteps of a Princess”. The article gives an excellent explanation about the source of the wooden dolls and has some photos of examples from Susan’s wonderful collection. In 2012, Kensington Palace created an exhibition called “Victoria Revealed”. The display included the dolls house and some of the dolls. I have been to see it a few times and it never fails to impress me. I mentioned a “surprise” at the beginning of this article. Well, in October 2018, when I went to The Grovian Museum to give my talk on Queen Victoria’s dolls, I took some time out to look round the museum. One of the (many) things that jumped out at me was a set of Rock and

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Graner rooms – to die for! But as I looked more closely, I could not believe my eyes. There, in a pair of Rock and Graner beds, were a couple of rag babies – exactly the same as the ones that the little Princess had. I called Michael over and we got the dolls out of the cabinet. I found the photo of the ones in Kensington Palace up on my computer – and yes, the two sets of twins were clearly by the same maker. What a discovery! To bring us right up to date, on 24 May this year, a new exhibition is being unveiled in Kensington Palace (where it all began) that will celebrate the 200 year anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth. By the time you read this article, I will have been to see it – and hopefully will have viewed many more of her dolls “in the flesh”. (The dolls belong to the Royal Collection but the majority of them have been on temporary loan to the London Museum for many years and they have only had a few out on display. The London Museum is going to be moving location so maybe the Royal Collection will have asked for the dolls back – I hope so – it would be lovely to see them all together again). A final thought……………… when we think of Queen Victoria, the picture that often comes to mind is of her as an old lady, dressed in black, mourning the death of her beloved Albert. Or it is of her as a young wife and mother, struggling to fulfill her many different duties. But from now on, I would encourage you to also remember her as the young girl, playing with her dolls, happy for a while as she creates her own make believe world. As doll collectors, I am sure we can all identify with that……… [In creating this article, my sincere thanks go to: The Royal Collection Trust, The London Museum, Bridgeman Images, Ann Coleman, Susan Dossetter, Val Copley, Barbara Dugan, Olivia Bristol, Gillian Kernon, Michael Canadas and David Robinson. I could not have done it without your help, so thank you]

Photo of a pair of Princess Victoria’s Cloth Baby Dolls on display at Kensington Palace

Photo of the pair of Cloth Baby Dolls in the Rock and Graner rooms at the Grovian Museum

Close up from the portrait of Victoria by Sir George Hayter (1833)

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Drawing on Grödner Tal Dolls By Robin Wyatt

Doll belonging to Dorothy Lathrop, illustrator of Hitty, late 19th century

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olls made in the old Grödner Tal region of Germany have a very special story, or perhaps we should say stories. They were created in what would seem to be an ideal area of alpine splendor: a Dolomite valley cloaked in cembra pine forests. They have a long history of production, being perhaps one of the longest continuous in the history of doll making. They were inexpensive to purchase so most children could have at least one or in the case of at least one notable little princess, dozens. But with so many pluses, there were minuses. The old Grödner Tal region lies at the northern edge of today’s Italy and has bounced between neighboring countries over time. Today the area is in Italy and is known as Val Gardena, its primary community being St Ulrich/Ortisei. Until winter sports became a big draw it was a relatively poor area – dolls that sold retail at a penny or less each – hundreds, even thousands of miles away, gave their creators little supplemental income. The 1750s are generally regarded as the beginning of toy woodworking in the area and by 1823 nearly all the approximately four hundred residents of the valley were turning their forests into toys – including dolls. This creativity would continue through the 19th century when wood sculptors would make inroads and toy production would decline, but never cease. There are traditional dolls still being produced in the region to this day. Most of dolls coming from this area have a lathe turned head and torso. Depending on size, lathe turned upper arms and legs and hand carved lower arms and legs. Lathes were only introduced in the valley in the 1820s. Smaller dolls have mortise and tenon joints while larger ones may have some ball joints. Work was shared, cottage industry style, among family members. Men did the turning, women painted, and children managing knives did the non-detailed carving, particularly that associated with the limbs. The dolls went out into the market undressed. Their production and distribution was overseen by two firms: Pruger and most notably by Insam and Prinoth. In the 1870s the latter has 12 out of 30 store rooms filled to the rafters with dolls awaiting either finishing or exportation.

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Now to some of the non-collector names in English associated with these dolls: Penny or Farthing dolls, reflecting their retail price; Woodentops acknowledging their head shape; Peg woodens based on their joint construction; Plain Janes or Gretchens honoring their general lower price market. Ignoring the early collectorapplied tuck comb name we come to the most widely and seemingly inappropriate name: Dutch doll. Early doll collectors thought the name was a corruption of the German word “deutsch” meaning German. However, there is an even more interesting background with no ambiguity. These wooden dolls, like most other dolls and toys, were merchandized through a series of middle men. In the case of Grödner Tal dolls; these dolls were exported to England, not from Germany, but through Dutch merchants in Holland. There were two productive periods for these dolls - the first being around 1825 to 1850 and then again around 1885 to World War I. And it is thanks to the popularizing of Princess Alexandrina’s – later Queen Victoria - dolls in a book written and illustrated by Frances Low (1894) that yet another generation of these dolls were given such rich lives in literature and illustration.

Nanny and baby ca 1850

Angel ca 1840 with hair repainted light brown

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Wise Man ca 1840 painted black

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Actually, the story begins a bit before 1887 when F.S. Janet Burne’s Sybil’s Dutch Dolls was published. The book features, and illustrates, five hundred of these little wooden dolls, purchased at four for a penny. These were all dressed by Sybil to represent persons of all levels, dolls of diverse nations, dolls ancient and modern, dolls at home and homesick dolls, etc. With five hundred dolls, Sybil could recreate dolls reflecting almost any form of humanity. And she did, much in the spirit that Frances Low would reveal in her review of Queen Victoria’s dolls. Perhaps the best-known books featuring Dutch dolls are those illustrated by an American living in London, Florence Kate Upton, with texts contributed by her mother Bertha. The Golliwogg series was introduced in 1895 where the Dutch dolls feature in the title, and concluded in 1909 with thirteen titles. All books in the series focus on topics of contemporary popular culture: exploration, expanding modes of transportation, and entertainment. One title, however, is visionary: The Golliwogg at War. Just as the Golliwogg series was coming to an end, Kathleen Ainslie picked up the baton with her Catharine Susan series (beginning in 1905). The books revolve around the everyday activities of two very active peg wooden sisters and are charmingly illustrated with adventures and misadventures. While most of the stories revolve around these dolls “living” in the northern hemisphere unfortunate Woodeny, also known as Miss Anzac in honor of members of the Australian New Zealand Army Corps, illustrates that these dolls migrated everywhere. Whether as short magazine articles or as fully illustrated books, children’s literature featuring peg wooden dolls have a long and cherished history in the hands of little folks, just like the dolls themselves, one that still continues to this day.

Top: Gymnastic exercises from The Adventures of Two Dutch Dolls and a Golliwogg Center: Wintertime sports enjoyed by a cloth Golliwogg and his wooden doll friends Left: Little Miss Anzac, a sad, but heartwarming, tale of a Grödner Tal doll living in Australia. All illustrations from a private collection.

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The Doll of Her Heart The Story of Alice Kent Trimpey By Monica Bessette

nce upon a time a little girl named Alice Kent was born in Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin. Alice’s parents, Sylvester and Rebecca Dennett Kent, were among the earliest settlers in Sauk Prairie. They moved to the wilds of Wisconsin from the Kent’s ancestral home in the hills of New Hampshire in the early 1850s. Alice was the baby of the family, born years after her 4 siblings, who were born from 1842-1850 in New Hampshire. Her father originally purchased a farm in the village of Kingston in Sauk County, but later relocated the family to Baraboo, Wisconsin. Alice remained in Baraboo her entire life. This photo features a shy, little Alice at four with her beloved doll, Becky, a blue eyed, flat top, china head. Alice’s mother was Becky Ann as a child. Perhaps her older sister Emeline, who gave Becky to her baby sister one tearful Christmas, suggested the name in honor of their dear mother. Alice Kent Trimpey collected historical antique dolls throughout her lifetime, but the doll of her heart would always be Becky. A few months ago, I was going through photos and records I’ve collected over the years of desirable Walker dolls for my book, and came across the acquisition record for a doll named Tillie at the Wisconsin Historical Society. They estimate her age at 1855-1865, and noted she was collected by Alice Kent Trimpey (1864Alice Kent at age 4 years, with Becky, 1949), Baraboo, WI. from the Yvonne Brougher DeLuke Collection Alice bequeathed

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Tillie to the Society, along with several historical dolls from her extensive collection. Detailed photos of Tillie—taken by a fellow Izannahphile on her visit to WHS museum—are on the Izannah Walker Chronicles blog. Could this doll have originally been owned by Alice as a child? I needed to know more, so I delved into online census records to get an idea about Alice’s family and childhood. The year of her birth and her actual age were a wellguarded secret throughout her life. Wisconsin State Censuses support her birth in 1864, but her gravestone marks it as 1857. Which is right? Could there be a reason her parents gave the wrong age? Based on this photograph of Alice at age 4, the clothing and hairstyles of both her and Becky, as well as the elements of the tintype the photo was taken from, I leaned toward 1857. After searching dozens of online records, and reading her own stories, it’s still a mystery. During the search, I discovered a blog called minerd. com, developed and maintained by descendants of Alice’s future husband, E. Burt Trimpey. It offered valuable details of the couple’s loving marriage, family, and their life together. Most importantly, it featured period photographs of Alice and Burt, plus a wonderful group photo of Alice’s doll collection in later years. It also includes Tillie—right up front where she belongs. Fortunately, I was able to connect with two descendants who generously offered to send photos and information for this story. After 20 years of collecting, and telling and re-telling the fascinating stories of her acquisitions, Alice wrote her first book, The Story of My Dolls, in 1935. This book is really the story of Alice’s life and loves. She skillfully weaves the stories of her fondest childhood memories and family adventures into the tales of how her doll family came to be, and mean so much. I passed on the book years ago at Brimfield Flea and always regretted that decision. I was captivated by the book’s cover, featuring a whimsical painting of a Walker doll. She’s strolling through the fauna in her jaunty, beribboned straw hat, carrying a basket of flowers. So quaint. . .

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My interest in getting the book was rekindled by reading about Alice and Burt’s love story. I was fortunate to get a copy in very good condition. It was a pleasant surprise to read the charming stories behind her dolls, which seem to have been meant for her. When I first read it, I had an epiphany. Each doll or group of dolls had its own little short story as to how, when, or why she acquired them. Alice’s writing style was straightforward, yet heartfelt thanks to her sense of humor and pathos. This was the answer to my dilemma of how to finish my own book. Write individual essays about the many topics of interest. It’s been a lot more fun that way. I needed to know more about Alice Kent’s life. First thing to do was search genealogy records. Thank goodness for on-line genealogy! I’m seriously addicted. The 1905 Census of Baraboo is the first listing of Alice Kent as head of the household, single, 40 years old (possibly the last time she didn’t fib), and an Artist by profession. She was well known for her delicate watercolor paintings and sachets. By 1905 both parents and her older sister, Emeline’s husband had died. Alice owned her home and Emeline, a dressmaker, boarded with her. Emeline was born in 1847, and was quite a few years older than Alice. At the same time, Burt Trimpey was building a career as a photographic artist. He’d traveled through states south of PA in search of a place to set up his studio, and spent time in Georgia and South Carolina. Alice met Burt between 1905 and 1910. They met at a party in New England or Pennsylvania, where Burt was born in 1878. Burt and Alice must have had an immediate connection when they met. He relocated to Baraboo, and though he’s said to have been almost two decades younger, they married on March 10, 1910, in Chicago. IL. When I found they married in Chicago, I hoped the record would give an accurate birth year. Wrong! Alice proclaimed herself as born in 1874. I don’t believe her husband even knew her correct age! Strange thing is she gets younger with each census. What a character. Five years after their marriage, Alice rediscovered dear old Becky in an old blanket chest, and was inspired to collect again in earnest. Burt was happy to support her efforts. They shared a sense of whimsy that kept them young and active, dealing in antiques and dolls. “Their likes and dislikes are identical and the charm of their romance never grows dim. Both lovers of fine old things, they established an antique business now widely known.” Becky, My First Love, Book flap.

The Story of My Dolls, by Alice Kent Trimpey, published 1935

Her collection of over 100 antique dolls, mostly original, were mainly English, German, and French. She exhibited her dolls of wood, poured wax, papier-mâché, china, wax-over papier-mâché, and bisque in their antique shop window. She became nationally known in her lifetime, and inspired others to collect. Sometimes she’d hear snickers when her hobby was mentioned, but it didn’t deter her one bit. Her collection was appreciated by everyone who saw it. A New York company even came to Baraboo in 1935 to do a film short about her dolls when her book became a hit. Becky was the catalyst in a life-long affection. Here is their story as it appeared in the book, told by Alice.

Alice Kent and E. Burt Trimpey, c.1905

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The Story of Becky By Alice Kent Trimpey “It was a very tired and sick little four-year old girl that mother held in her arms one Christmas eve, many years ago. The simple shopping she had been accustomed to do at holiday time had given way to caring for her baby, who was suffering with the earache. Tired and sad she rocked the small child in the old canebottomed chair, vainly trying to lure the sandman with stories of Jack and the Beanstalk, and of her own childhood days far away in the hills of New Hampshire— especially the tale that never grew old, of the time when she, as a young girl at school, stayed with an aunt in a village near by. . . “One night, when all was still, my Aunt Molly” the mother related, “who was ever alert to the welfare of her flock, was awakened by the sound of muffled sobbing in the adjoining bedroom. When she investigated, she found—whom do you suppose?—her homesick little niece suffering with the earache. That little niece was none other than I. “In the dim candlelight she lifted me out of the depths of the feather bed, softly whispering, as she rocked me to and fro in her arms: ‘Never mind, Becky Ann. I’ll have father get some of that black sheep’s wool. We’ll wet it in camphor, and put it in your ear, and soon you will forget all about the bad pain.’ “Whether it was the magic of the black sheep’s wool, or the soft crooning of an old song as Aunt Molly tucked me away under the covers, I never knew. But when I awoke the sun was peeping in through the curtain, lighting up the gray patch quilt. I heard the old clock on the mantle strike ten. True to Aunt Molly’s prophecy, I had forgotten all about the earache that was keeping me awake the night before.” 62

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“Becky, the Doll of Happy Childhood Memories”

But mother’s stories seemed to no avail this holiday eve. When things had reached a very unhappy state, and Santa Claus seemed to have passed the four-yearold by, an older sister arrived with a beautiful doll dressed in quaint delaine, and gay red morocco shoes, all beautifully made by loving hands. The little girl was overjoyed. With the doll’s pretty pink face snuggled close to her little tear-stained cheek, she was cured with a magic like the black sheep’s wool, and fallen asleep, her troubles gone. . . That Christmas was part of my life, and that doll was among the first I ever collected! For that four-year-old girl was I—and that was indeed many, many years ago. From that day until this, that doll’s life and mine have been very closely interwoven. She was, and is still, very dear to me. The hours I used to spend with her under the old grapevine tree are among my fondest recollections. She was a refuge in my times of despair. Though she was a doll, she seemed alive to me. I could imagine in her face any expression I wished to see there. The recollection of Becky that most amuses me now is how she shared her wardrobe with a motherly old spotted

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cat. I used to put Becky’s dresses on the cat, who, when not attending to feline duties, seemed quite happy in her unusual attire. With her soft little paws sticking out of the sleeves she would sit for hours, no doubt wondering what it was all about. Becky did not seem to mind either, for she was never a bit temperamental. In fact, I often fancied that Becky smiled with me at the cute appearance of the cat in one of her gowns. My constant companion, Becky naturally contracted all the ills I fell heir to. She patiently shared my castor oil and cough syrup, but to this day, in sackcloth and ashes, I am sorry for compelling her to endure mustard plasters and a red flannel petticoat. She had the measles, died and was put away, when lo! shortly after, she died again, this time of the whooping cough. A wonderful oak tree covered with a tangled grapevine was the rendezvous of the dolls of the neighborhood. There they met with their small “mothers,” and were put through the trials and tribulations of life—in miniature. Before the days of bridge and automobiles, funerals were large and well attended. It was inevitable, then, that many dolls should die—that they might have funerals. I have often wondered what became of all the china dolls that died so mysteriously, and were buried under the old russet apple tree at the corner of the barn. I think my passion for Becky began to wane when I reached the age of nine or ten. She was put away in the bottom of an old chest, where she lay neglected for years. The chest was used for storing bedding, and thus, semiannually, someone discovered Becky, but to no avail, for I cruelly let her lie there. Perhaps the fact that old friends are dearest accounts for my having resurrected Becky twenty years ago, and she again became one of the family. Time has dealt very kindly with her; her eyes are as blue, and her cheeks as pink, as in those happy days we spent together under the old grapevine tree. She is very gracious to all the late arrivals, but my conscience tells me that she too should have a silk dress. Nothing could induce me to part with her, and when my collecting days are over, and I start on my last journey—not in search of the old, but of the new—I shall not be alone, for Becky will go with me.”

Her wrists and ankles have all been broken, and the painstaking stitches to mend them were put in by a loving grandmother, because, of course, Tillie’s own little mother was too small to undertake any such complex business. She sits all day long with her head on Becky’s shoulder, listening. I suppose, to the stories of the funeral parties under the old grapevine tree. She is a most unusual specimen, of rubberized cloth. Her shoes and style of hair dressing would place her in an 1831 class. From The Story of My Dolls, by Alice Kent Trimpey, 1935. Illustrations by Janet L. Scott Throughout the years of collecting, especially after her book was published, Alice received letters from around the world asking if she would like to have rare dolls that were childhood friends. As an antique dealer, she had many sent to her on approval, and many joined her growing family of rare, historical dolls. Burt Trimpey died in 1948 at 70 yrs, and Alice was alone. The inspiration for this article was the discovery of Alice’s life-long desire to be buried with Becky when the time came. Since she had no close surviving relatives, her wish was granted by friends. Now that’s what I call love and devotion! Alice was passionate about her hobby and had the good fortune to amass a superior and important collection.

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Tillie, like Topsy of old, “just growed over night,” and no one seems to know much about her. The “nobody loves me” expression on her rubber face should not be there, because she is very popular.

“No one seems to know much about Tillie”

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Family of English wax and wax-over papiermâché. Old store stock 100 plus years old when she received them from London.

Group of papier-mâché and wax-over papiermâché. Early Greiner 2nd from left.

Miss Luciny of the Old South. Papier- mâché head, crude sawdust filled body. Unexpected find on a furniture hunt.

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Early English woodens with German porcelain in the center. All in near-mint condition. Mrs. Ray, a rare, early 18” Queen Anne is on the left.

Emeline, an 1860s Jumeau fashion. “The Naughty one of the Family,” from Boston rolled in antique rugs.

Major DuPont and Persis are both rare Montanari poured wax from Paris with real hair. Persis was redressed. The major is a French costume doll. c1850

Little Lu Crawford, mint condition 12” china head & limbs, natural dark curls. Dress of muslin & lace.

Minerva, all original English wax dressed in stiff lawn with “pattern and color of old mulberry china.” c1850

Sally Ingalls, from NH. Papiermâché head, wood limbs, kid body. Named for paternal grandmother.

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Her invention, and very successful sales (c1915) of the steel nickeled Priscilla Sewing Rack helped ensure the means to the end. She wasn’t a professional writer, but she wrote true life, heartfelt stories that inspired others to join in the thrill of the hunt. Her charming books told of a child of pioneer settlers who all worked hard, helped each other, and kept the faith. Her family survived the harsh prairie winters, family members going off to fight the Civil War, and so much more. They helped set the stage for generations to come. Alice was very proud of her people in Baraboo, and her first doll, Becky was with her all the way. “The story of Becky, and the collection of historical dolls, date from that golden era just before and after the Civil War. These stories were not written for critics nor for historians, but rather for those who cherish the America of yesterday, a heritage which is theirs, and the liberties for which we fight.” Becky, My First Love, Presentation, Alice Kent Trimpey, 1946 Bibliography: *Becky, My First Love, Alice Kent Trimpey, Geo. Banta Publishing, Menasha, WI, 1946 *Collector’s Guide to Early Photographs, O. Henry Mace, Wallace Homestead, Radnor, PA, 1990 *Home Needlework Magazine, Vol. 17, www.books.google.com *The Story of Our Relatives: E. Burt Trimpey and his wife Alice Kent Trimpey of Baraboo, WI, News articles and historical accounts transcribed by Linda Marker, a Trimpey descendant *The Story of My Dolls, Alice Trimpey, Whitman Publishing, Racine, WI, 1935 *www.familysearch.org *www.minerd.com/archives *www.saukcountyhistory.org *www.wisconsinhistory.org

Burt prepares to photograph Alice’s dolls for her second book, Becky, My First Love

Special thanks to Mark Miner and Linda Marker who have diligently worked to keep Alice and Burt’s love story alive for future generations. Doll photos by E. Burt Trimpey, as well as illustrations, photographed by author from Alice’s books. Sepia and color photos courtesy Linda Marker.

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Doll Accessories of the Second Empire Some Frivolities for High Maintenance Demoiselles

by Samy Odin

can hardly think of anything more futile, derisory, almost decadent, than a French poupée’s accessory. Seriously, are these trinkets meaningful at all? Are these knick-knacks mirroring significant crafting achievements that occurred during the 19th century? Are these baubles really reflecting pages of our social history? The answer is yes! This is the reason I couldn’t resist the temptation to pay a tribute, in the form of a coffee table book, to a private French collection focused on these accessories for French Parisiennes. This ensemble belongs to well-known antique doll dealer Marie-Claude Wagner, whom I am privileged to count amongst my friends. As a corollary to her remarkable “Brimborions,” I included in the pages of this coffee table book photographs and descriptions of some other treasures belonging to French collectors Nicole Barnerias and Nicole Serina, as well as some more Napoleon III fantasies from my own collection.

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Huret doll swinging into a Huret twisted metal swing.

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Above: Violette d’Epigny and her wardrobe, as originally displayed at Musée de la Poupée in Paris. Left: Violette, among her numerous hats, shows off a simple straw hat trimmed with fruits and tulle (former Odin collection)

The atmosphere is what first catches the eye of the few privileged guests who get to be invited to visit Marie-Claude. An impeccable hostess, M-C displays her treasures in a pure Art Nouveau Parisian interior that enhances the refinement of the miniature objects she gathered from the Second Empire era. While sipping bubbly rosé champagne, the lucky visitor admires the dolls gracefully posed into a wooden cabinet, surrounded by a myriad of tiny accessories of time past, cascading over rare pieces of furniture, including some marked Huret artifacts. Those spoiled girls of the Second Empire who received such marvels for their everyday edification and enjoyment, could have set them up in a similar way; for these playthings were meant to bring an example of the French “savoir

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Service de toilette by Saint Louis for fashion doll. Very rare punch set by Saint Louis glass factory.

Luxury sewing kit, Napoleon III era

vivre.” Through play little girls learned social skills, they were trained to appreciate refined textiles, cleverly tailored outfits, nicely crafted accessories for their dolls; they learned how to sew and how to compose the most appropriate toilette for each moment of the day, following the arcane rules of fashion in an era when clothing codes were very strict and indispensable to establishing each individual’s role within society.

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Filigree silver drinking set for fashion doll.

Saint Louis enameled glass liquor set in original coffret.

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This was the time when the choice of a hat for a doll required knowledge in millinery art as well as some seriously taught “bon ton.” A girl born in the mid-to-upper classes would have been raised on a short leash and when it came to playthings she wouldn’t have been allowed to express her desires in a spontaneous way. In fact, specific formal demands for adding items to dolly’s wardrobe had to be long anticipated, negotiated, deserved after hours of diligent work. And the fabulous poupée that would finally be given for the Étrennes, shortly after Christmas, would often be THE one doll a good girl would receive throughout her entire childhood, the toy that was meant to last, the special plaything to be pampered and carefully preserved in order to pass it down to the following generation.

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Tapissière handbag for fashion doll

Huret doll showing off a cashmire shawl.

Ormolu and tortoiseshell sewing kit for fashion doll

Through the management of her poupée, a well-born girl had to show off her social status, she had to prove how properly had she been raised by taking good care of her own “child” keeping in mind that ostentatious signs of wealth were appropriate only on specific occasions. Modesty and reasonable behavior needed to be observed on a daily basis, through the choice of the right garment or the right accessory for each activity the doll would attend. Even if this was a “let’s pretend” game, it was closely supervised by the adults of the household, who would often invest considerable sums in the purchase of all of the “needed” accessories for these “demoiselles.”

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Rohmer doll with greenhouse filled with Sèvres porcelain plants.

From hats to shoes, jewels, umbrellas, gloves, vanity sets, porcelains, silverware, glass artifacts, paper ephemera, shawls and handkerchiefs, all of these trinkets are featured in the wardrobe destined for mademoiselle poupée. Today, current trends in doll collecting focus extensively on French fashion dolls from Napoleon III era. Such collectibles seem to go back to their initial purpose: teaching the arcanes of fashion while reflecting the social history of a generation. Today’s collectors turn what used to be a children’s playful activity into an historical and aesthetic game where « let’s pretend » acquires a knowledgeable dimension that helps adults to preserve a collective patrimony. The author can be reached by email at contact@cherubins.fr 74

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Constance, My Little Companion by Nicki Burley

ike many crafters, some project ideas won’t leave my dreams until I make them, even if years go by. Such was the case with this little sewing companion, whose picture popped up from time to time when I searched for costuming ideas. What collector or seamstress could resist her? She has obviously appealed to several generations—echoes of her design can be seen in many antique dolls, now eagerly snapped up at auctions. More recently, the Doll Costumer’s Guild immortalized her as their Journal logo in 1999, and Pam Lembo created patterns for both the china head doll and a Bleuette version, available through Jean Nordquist. For cloth doll lovers, Gail Wilson offers kits and patterns for a charming Folk Art lady on a wooden stand. Like pincushions and powder puff dolls, sewing companions are ingeniously useful decorations for doll lovers.

Not long after I bought Constance, a 9” flat-top china head doll who sorely needed a dress, serendipity struck: a friend sent me the Sewing Companion Premiere Issue of the DCG Journal, and I knew they were a match! An online search revealed an original color plate image of the “Work Table Companion” at the Caroline Simpson Library and Research Collection in an 1864 copy of the Englishwoman’s Domestic Magazine. According to DCG President Patricia Gosh, it was also published in the American magazine Peterson’s in 1865, attributed to Mrs. Jane Weaver and retitled “The Little Companion.” Copyright law was nebulous at the time, so it’s not uncommon to find the same patterns appear in different countries under different names. The DCG article (Vol. 8, No. 4) also excerpted useful, if vague, hints from Peterson’s to make the doll: “This pretty Little Companion is thus composed: A wooden doll with china head

Above: Original inspiration plate published in Samuel Beeton’s Englishwoman’s Domestic Magazine, October, 1864. Project also appeared in Peterson’s magazine in 1865. (Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection) 76

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Constance, my 9” Sewing Companion. Civil War-era flat-top china head set onto an old, but probably not original, body stuffed with sawdust. Back view: a ball of 80 weight tatting cotton is attached to blue sash, and ornate scissors are suspended from belt. Scissor sheath is black leather, lined with plaid cotton. Close up view showing chemisette with tucks, beads, and lace, and thimble cap set onto a linen cone. At her neck is a miniature brass brooch, just 1/8” wide. Constance’s undergarments, including chemise, pantalets, and embroidered flannel underskirt. EBay proved a good source for the antique and new sewing tools gathered for this project. (Photos by Nicki Burley)

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Detailed patriotic sewing companion by Pat Hauser, with a pincushion hat and drum in Daughter of the Regiment-style. Back view of Pat Hauser’s doll, showing decoratively placed pins in skirt hem and a card of buttons tucked into the drum strap. Surprise! Beneath her skirts, this doll sports a petticoat full of pockets for spools of thread. (Photos by Nicki Burley)

and legs; a wooden stand and support; a few odd pieces of merino, calico, ribbon, etc., with which to dress the doll; two papers of needles; a thimble, a pair of scissors, and a ball of cotton…The doll measures eight inches from head to foot. Tack on the body a piece of muslin chemisette with long sleeves, and over this fasten the petticoat (which should be made of stiff glazed lining) and the skirt of the dress. The latter consists of scarlet French merino, trimmed at the bottom with three rows of narrow braid, put on with steel beads at regular intervals. The thimble-case is made of merino, edged round with bugles and beads, and suspended from the waist by a piece of blue ribbon. Another piece of blue ribbon, with a ball of cotton threaded on, is tied on the shoulder…The head dress which serves the purpose of a pin-cushion, is made of silk, wadded and edged round with lace…This done, you have finished this pretty affair, which would be particularly suitable for a Christmas or New-Year’s gift.” It’s not surprising that many antique sewing companions have a military or patriotic look. Since this doll first appeared in an English magazine, her look can be attributed to the colors of the British flag, which easily 78

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translated to an American audience. 1860s American fashions were also influenced by the Civil War and conflicts around the world. The Zouave style, for example, first appeared on French troops in North Africa. During the American Civil War, Zouavestyled units formed on both sides of the conflict, wearing a distinctive uniform including short jackets and sashes which civilian women enthusiastically adopted. A lesser-known connection to the French Zouaves were the vivandieres, cantinieres or “Daughters of the Regiment,” who inspired an 1840 opera by Donizetti and real-life examples in the American Civil War. These were women who followed military regiments, supplying them with food and drink. In the early years of the Civil War, they offered immediate nursing care right on the battlefields. Sometimes the actual wives and daughters of officers, they were uniformed, often armed, earned battle honors, and were even captured for their efforts. However, they were unofficial, thus rarely named in records. General Grant ended the practice in 1864. They must have stirred the feminine imagination, as antique lady dolls are found dressed in uniform, carrying swords, drums, and canteen kegs. If you don’t already have a small china head doll, first enjoy the hunt—always one of the best parts of collecting! Then, take your time working through each part of this project and gathering the accessories to complete her. You’re sure to find a deep connection with the seamstresses of the past as you reach back into history to make this lady. She’ll provide as much charm for your sewing table today as she did 150 years ago.

Gail Wilson’s cloth pincushion doll project, set onto a wooden base, has a folk-art feel. Doll is stuffed with wool for safer pin and needle storage. (Photo by Gail Wilson)

Materials for 9” doll:

Red wool challis ¼ yd Ivory batiste ¼ yd Cotton organdy 6” x 16” Ivory wool flannel 4” x 10” Ivory & jet seed beads 4 - ⅛” buttons, tiny hook Size 10 crochet thread 1 yard each ⅛” & ¼” black velvet ribbon 1 yard each ¼” blue & black satin ribbons ¼” round silver buckle Scraps of lace, crochet trim, black leather, wool felt, linen, & cardstock Sewing supplies, marking pen, fast grab glue

Possible accessories:

2 antique needle packets, Emery-filled thimble, Small antique bone awl, Ball size 80 tatting thread, Embroidery scissors, Small bodkin, Thimble

Unusual sewing doll whose chair seat is actually the lid of a little storage box! (Denise Buese collection and photo)

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Sources:

Wool challis & batiste: Patti Ulrich at www.oldbdolls.com Wool flannel: wmboothdraper.com Thimble bucket: Lacis Museum of Textiles at www.lacis.com/catalog Antique style hooks and eyes: www.dollspart.com

Sewing and Design Notes:

• Cutting sizes and pattern pieces are approximate—they fit my doll, but china head dolls are notorious for size variations since those with cloth bodies were often homemade. Use the patterns as a starting point to fit your own doll. The original article called for a wooden doll with a china head, but these are quite rare and costly today. • Theme dolls’ clothing was typically sewn on to reduce bulk and sewing time. Raw edges were not finished. Feel free to do the same, rather than making waistbands, closures, and overcast edges as described here. • For a small doll, it’s easier to handsew than use the machine. Make stitches as tiny and invisible as possible. Seams are ¼” unless otherwise stated. • Though I love the original project, I deviated from the design in several places as inspiration struck. Judging from antique examples, these little ladies have always been subject to the needleworker’s imagination. Be fanciful and enjoy varying the design elements. • The flannel petticoat is a short, closer-fitting garment. Ladies wore them for winter warmth; original examples are variously knitted or sewn of wool flannel or quilted cotton. They appear in doll trousseaus, and instructions for making a doll’s wardrobe usually include one. Frequently they were scarlet. One especially charming possibility for this-- folk traditions suggested that red was a warmer color which could help fight illness! Ours is made of wool flannel to act as a needle keep, though this fabric is too heavy for a “correctly” costumed tiny doll. The lanolin in wool conditions needles and repels rust. • At first, I made a set of cage hoops and a batiste petticoat. They looked appropriate, but added bulk, so I referenced the 1865 instructions which called for glazed cotton instead of hoops. This was a stiff lining fabric which would hold out the skirts nicely. I substituted sheer cotton organdy, but lightweight tarlatan could also work well. • The original project included an adorable pincushion hat, edged in lace, but I couldn’t resist copying the thimble holder cap worn by my friend’s doll. It seems to come straight from a fairytale. To make a pincushion hat instead, fit a cardstock band around the doll’s head, cover it with linen and lace, and glue a small pincushion inside. Glue or stitch to a ribbon and tie to the doll’s head. 80

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Pantalets

1) Cut a 9-1/2” x 5-1/2” rectangle of batiste. 2) Stitch 3 pintucks at 5/8”, 7/8”, and 1-1/8” from the lower edge, press, and make a ½” hem. Arrange pattern pieces on the pintucked piece and cut out 2 legs, then attach crochet trim edging to each. French seam the legs, then French seam the front from the top edge down to the dot. Narrow hem the remaining top of each leg. Turn under the pantalets top edge 1/8”, then ¼”, and straight stitch in place. Run a crochet thread drawstring through the channel and tie tightly onto doll. * At this point, the doll can be attached to a stand. We drilled a dowel into a craft store wooden disc and painted the assembly black. My doll was then tied to this stand, so she could be removed later.

Chemise

1) Fold a 13” x 6” piece of batiste in quarters across the length and width, then trace around the chemise pattern and cut out. There is no need to cut a slit down the front, as it will slip over the doll’s head and rest just below the shoulders. The finished chemise should be about knee length. 2) Gather the back and front to fit shoulders, about 1-1/2” across. Cut a bias strip of batiste 4-1/2” x ¾” turn back one end ¼” and sew to the neckline all around. Begin and end at center back. Trim the seam, press one long edge of the bias strip under ¼”, press the strip up (away from chemise), then turn under and hem down. 3) Narrow hem sleeves and attach crochet trim edging. French seam underarm and side seams. 4) Turn under bottom edge ¼” and 3/8”, press, and sew hem. Slip onto doll over pantalets and stand; adjust so the band wraps around the shoulder plate.

Flannel Petticoat

1) Cut wool flannel 10” x 4”. Seam up the back 3”, leaving 1” open for a placket. Open the seam and herringbone stitch the raw edges. Stitch 2 rows of gathering threads around the top 2) Make a single-turn ½” hem and herringbone stitch in place. On the right side, decorate with a small feather stitch around the hem. 3) Cut a 4” x 1” waistband from batiste. Turn in short ends ¼”, press, then fold each long end up ¼” and press. Fold in half and press again. Open the waistband, pull up gathering threads evenly, and sew petticoat front to the waistband. Fold band to wrong side of petticoat and hem in place. 4) Close petticoat with a tiny button and thread loop.

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Daughter of the Regiment-style doll, with a marvelous flag ribbon sash and tie. (Carmel Doll Shop, via Pinterest)

Organdy Petticoat

1) Cut organdy 6” x 16”. Turn under the lower edge ¼” and again ½”, then hem in place. Press well. 2) On each short edge, narrow hem the top 2-1/2”to make a placket opening. 3) Turn under ¼” along the top long edge. Thread a large-eyed crewel needed with crochet thread and sew a small gathering thread down the length. Leave long thread ends. 4) With right sides together, sew a ¼” seam up the back to the bottom of the placket. Overcast seam and press to one side. 5) Pull up gathers evenly and tie tightly onto doll. Trim extra thread ends.

Chemisette

1) Cut pattern pieces and a 4” x ½” bias strip from batiste. Trim front with tucks, ¼” lace, and ivory seed beads; press carefully.

This seamstress chose plaid silk for the skirt and crafted a scissor holder from linen. The pincushion hat looks almost like candles on a birthday cake! (Theriault’s Sanctuary auction photo, via Pinterest)

2) Sew front to back at shoulders, overcast seam, press. Making sure you have a right and a left, turn under each back edge ¼” twice and hem in place, then press. 3) Sew a gathering thread with small stitches along each sleeve head, then pull up gathers just enough to ease sleeve into the armscye. Backstitch sleeve in place, overcast seam, and press seam toward sleeve. 4) Narrow hem sleeve end. Cut 2 pieces of ½” lace to fit each sleeve edge; sew in place with scalloped edge of lace facing toward sleeve head. Run a gathering thread along sleeve edges. Leave long tails but do not pull up gathers. 5) Sew and overcast side seams. Leave open from dot to lower edge. 6) Turn back on short end of bias strip ¼”, then sew to right side of neck edge. Trim seam, press strip up, then turn towards back leaving a tiny standing collar. Turn under and hem raw edge to the wrong side. Trim collar with slightly gathered ¼” lace. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Intricate “Folly” doll covered in beading and embroidery. Skirt features spool and thimble holders. Herringbone stitches hold longer tools like bodkins and crochet hooks. (Proxibid auction, via Pinterest)

7) Narrow hem vents at side seams. Narrow hem lower edge of chemisette. 8) Close back with 3 tiny buttons and loops, place on doll. Pull up sleeve gathers to fit doll’s arm, then fasten off threads and trim.

4) Sew batiste strip to right side of the hem, then turn down and press seam toward skirt. Press under ¼” of remaining long edge. Turn batiste toward wrong side, hem, and press again. Strip should cover all ribbon stitching lines. 4) Press down ¼” at each short end of the waistband, then press down ¼” along each long edge so they meet in the middle. Fold waistband in half the long way and press again. Blind stitch waistband together. 5) Narrow hem top 3-1/2” of each short end of the skirt. Press down 3/8” along top edge toward wrong side of skirt. Make cartridge pleats by sewing one row of gathers 1/16” from the folded edge and a second row of gathers 1/8” below the first. The second row of stitches should exactly match the first row. Pull up gathers evenly to create pleats, then place right side of skirt to lower edge of waistband and stitch each pleat into place. Close with hook and thread loop. 6) Place on doll to mark the waistband at the chemisette’s left side seam, then take off doll. Cut about 12” of ¼” blue ribbon for thread holder. Fold in half to find the middle, then stitch this point to the waistband. Fasten skirt back on doll. Run a ball or spool of thread through the ribbon on doll’s back, then tie diagonally across chest to the doll’s right shoulder. Trim ends. Place needle packets in skirt pockets, along with accessories like an awl, bodkin, or small button hook.

Skirt

Belt

1) Cut red wool challis 7-1/2” x 18” and a 2” x 18” strip of batiste. Also cut 2 wool pockets, each 2” x 1-3/4”, and a 1” x 4” waistband. Fold skirt in half and mark the top edge, then fold in quarters and mark. At the half mark, measure down ½” and mark again. Draw a diagonal line from this point to each of the quarter points and cut out to create a “v” shape for correct skirt silhouette. 2) Working flat, sew velvet ribbons to skirt. Measuring from the lower edge, sew 1 row of ¼” ribbon ¾” up, the next row of ¼” ribbon at 1-1/4”, and the third row of 1/8” ribbon at 1-5/8”. It’s easiest to attach the ribbons with tiny dots of glue, allow to dry, then sew a tacking stitch along the bottom edges. Sew jet beads at ½” intervals along the top edge of each ribbon. 3) Turn under 1/8” all around each pocket; baste in place. Trim with 1/8” velvet ribbon, with a jet bead at each corner. Center pockets on skirt, about ¾” above the top ribbon and about 2-1/2” apart. Stitch invisibly in place and press. If the pockets slide out of place while you stitch, use a light coat of glue stick on the back to hold them. 82

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Cut about 6” length of black satin ribbon. Attach belt buckle to one end and glue in place. Run belt through chatelaine-type accessories; I included a beaded thimble “bucket” filled with emery sand and a leather scissor holder. Emery sand will sharpen pins and needles and can be purchased through Etsy if you wish to make your own. Pull ribbon end through buckle, pull up tight, and trim belt.

Thimble Cap

1) Cut cap pattern from cardstock. Also cut a piece of linen about ½” larger all around. Roll up cap to fit inside your thimble; trim as needed so that it’s slightly shorter than the thimble. Glue cap together. 2) Once dry, roll up a small strip of wool felt to fit tightly inside the cone. Sew and/or glue the linen cover in place over the cardstock cone. Cut about 12” of blue satin ribbon. Glue cone to center of ribbon. Tie in place on doll’s head and trim ribbon ends. A dab of museum wax (such as Bard’s Tacky Wax) will keep the cap from sliding off. Place thimble onto cap.

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Sewing Companion Doll Pattern Fold

Pantalets Cut 2

Chemise

Fold

Cut 1

Extend to 6 inches

1 Inch Chemisette Front Cut 1

Chemisette Sleeve Fold

Chemisette Back

Cut 2

Fold

Cut 2

Thimble Cap Cut 1 of Cardstock

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SKIPPY More than Patsy’s Boyfriend By Gail Lemmon kippy made his debut on the market in 1929. He was promoted as “The boyfriend of Patsy.” The Patsy doll, made by Effanbee, is one of the most popular dolls of the twentieth century, rivaled only by Shirley Temple and Barbie. Being a member of the Patsy family of dolls and the only boy doll was a big deal. However Skippy was much more than Patsy’s boyfriend. In January of 1929, Effanbee advertised in Playthings “...The famous mischievous Skippy. Millions of children and parents follow with delight the antics and adventures of Skippy in leading newspapers and magazines of the country. This perfect doll reproduction of Skippy will make an instant appeal to them. He will equal Patsy’s popularity. We have secured the exclusive rights for doll reproduction of Skippy from his creator, Percy Crosby.” Skippy was famous before he met Patsy. He was an American comic strip character created by Percy Lee Crosby, published from 1923 to 1945. The highly acclaimed strip focused on a rambunctious fifth-grader Skippy Skinner, living in the city. Usually wearing an enormous collar and tie and a floppy checked hat, he was an odd mix of mischief and melancholy. Crosby, often called Skippy “the child of my soul” and his adventures reflected Crosby’s own childhood. The son of an artist, Percy Crosby’s own artistic talents developed at a young age as he would “borrow” his father’s paints and use the family’s back fence as a canvas. Likewise, Skippy is often found carrying his artist’s brush and a bucket of red house paint in many of the comic strips. Nothing like Skippy had ever been seen before in the comic strips. It was not just that the artistry of Skippy had given its creator such titles as “the cartoonist’s cartoonist”, or the “Rembrandt of American cartoonists” The brilliance of Skippy was that it was the first kids’ cartoon with a definable and complex personality grounded in daily life. Skippy is considered a classic among comic historians and was

Early, all composition Skippy wearing the costume made famous by the comic strip. 84

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Three basic body types: #1 All composition, #2 Composition head and disc jointed composition arms and legs on a cloth body, #3 Composition head and arms on a cloth body and lower legs are composition to just above the knee with molded shoes and socks. Their heads feature molded hair with a lock low on the forehead, painted eyes with widely spaced lashes, tiny arched brows.

Skippy is often found carrying his artist’s brush and a bucket of red house paint in many of the comic strips. Skippy made his debut on the market in 1929 and was advertised as “The boy friend of Patsy”. Celebrated American artist and author, Percy Lee Crosby, creator of “Skippy”.

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Crosby had finally arrived as his cartoons soon graced the cover of Life.

Skippy’s adventures would come to life in the 1931 Paramount films, Skippy.

In 1930 General Mills decided to promote Wheaties directly to children by sponsoring a radio program featuring Skippy. As part of the sponsorship they included Skippy trading cards in the boxes and started one of the first children’s radio clubs, the Skippy Secret Service Society. Listeners joined by sending in Wheaties box tops resulting in a 20% sales growth over the next year. Members would receive a certificate along with a S.S.S.S. pin and instructions for a secret hand shake. 86

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the inspiration for the famous Peanuts strip featuring Charlie Brown by Charles Schulz. Percy Crosby had been drawing numerous cartoons for Life magazine, when in the March 15, 1923 issue, publisher Charles Dana Gibson, (creator of “the Gibson girl”) ran an ad to introduce Skippy. His impish, mischievous character won the hearts of both young and old alike. Crosby had finally arrived as his cartoons soon graced the cover of Life. The Skippy weekly feature commanded the attention of publisher William Randolph Hearst, who signed Crosby to his King Features Syndicate in 1926 lasting until 1945. The Skippy daily strip was the only comic featured on the first page of the Hearst papers. The Sunday Skippy strip began in 1929, and the character had such universal appeal as “the All-American boy” that Skippy was

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These dolls show variations of the typical short sets worn by Skippy.

syndicated worldwide and translated into over fourteen languages. He soon became a commercial sensation. There were countless food products, comic books, “Big Little” books and promotional items bearing his name and image. Skippy’s adventures became the subject of a novel in 1929 and would come to life in the 1931 Paramount films, Skippy and Sooky. The Skippy movie was nominated for 3 Academy Awards, and Norman Taurog won an Oscar for best director. The film also launched the career of Jackie Cooper as a child star, in the role of Skippy. Lord, Day & Lord, then a prestigious Wall Street firm, advised Crosby to incorporate under his famous Skippy trade name to protect the “immense good will” he had created, from unauthorized uses. Skippy, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware on May 11,1932. Skippy licenses were assigned by Crosby to Skippy, Inc., including Standard Oil of New York, General Mills, Paramount, Effanbee Doll Co., General Ice Cream Corp., New England Confectionery Co. (candy), U.S. Printing & Lithograph Co.( bread), American National/ Gendron, (pedal cars, wagons, etc.)., Milton Bradley Co.(games), Hearst, Ethyl corp., children’s clothing , novelties, publications and product endorsements.

Skippy in his soldier’s uniform that inspired the image shown on the U.S. Postal Service Classic American Dolls postage stamp.

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With the onset of WWII, Effanbee began to make military dolls. This group features the Army, Navy and the Aviator. Additional military dolls include the Cadet and the Marine. Courtesy of the Suzanne Swanton collection.

Truly “The All American boy” his costumes included the classic bow-tie and baggy pants outfit from the comic strip image and every little boys dreams in the Boy Scout, Cowboy, Fireman and more. Dolls from the 1940’s were dressed in military outfits to reflect the wartime era, and it was the Skippy in his soldier’s uniform that inspired the image shown on the U.S. Postal Service Classic American Dolls postage stamp. Crosby enjoyed enormous success from 1928 to 1937, producing 3,650 Skippy strips, at one point guaranteeing him $2,350 a week, more than the United States president, at that time. He also published ten books of fiction, political and philosophical essays, drawings and cartoons, as well as 88

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The variety in the dolls and costumes included every little boys dreams. This group features a cowboy, a chiorboy and a brown doll. Courtesy of the Suzanne Swanton collection.

In 1940 F.A.O. Schwarz Toy Company offered the Skippy military dolls with magnets in their palms to hold an assortment of play items.

A California food packer, Joseph Rosefield, began to sell his newly developed hydrogenated peanut butter, which he labeled “Skippy” without Crosby’s permission. At the top is the perpetual board fence from Crosby’s celebrated strip, below the way the label on a jar of the famous peanut butter used to look. Years of expensive litigation followed, which Crosby’s heirs have continued into the 2000’s.

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One of the rarest of the Skippy dolls is the Baseball Player. This example also included what is believed to be his original bat. Courtesy of the Suzanne Swanton collection.

numerous pamphlets, while mounting a dozen exhibitions in New York City, Washington,D.C., London, Paris and Rome of his oils, watercolors and other paintings and drawings. During his career as a celebrated American artist and author, Percy Crosby crusaded against corruption and stood up to the likes of Al Capone. He enlisted in the Army during World War I, after contracting with a syndicate to do military cartoons on the battlefront in France. He used his Irish humor and gift of satire to lampoon politicians, the Ku Klux Klan, and fought for civil liberties, child labor laws, rights of veterans, and freedom of the press. While his talents were many and his life diverse, Skippy would inevitably become his family legacy. He also endured tremendous difficulties as about the same time, a California food packer, Joseph Rosefield, began to sell his newly developed hydrogenated peanut butter, which he labeled “Skippy” without Crosby’s permission. Years of expensive litigation followed, which Crosby’s heirs have continued into the 2000’s. During the World War II years, Crosby’s politics increasingly intruded on the strip, and it began to lose readers. Negotiations on a new contract failed, and Crosby ended “Skippy” in 1945. His final years were tragic, unable to find steady work, he drifted into alcoholism and after a 1949 suicide attempt, he was placed in an asylum where he died in 1964. While Percy Lee Crosby’s final years were tragic, his legacy and Skippy live on in his art and the little Effanbee doll we all love. Among the hardest to find Skippy dolls are the Policeman and the Fireman. These dolls are all original with the exception of the Policeman’s hat. It is a wonderful reproduction made by “Forget Me Not Dolls”. They offer a wide variety of reproduction clothing as well as doll repair. For more information visit www.forgetmenotdolls.com

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5 ~ Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Southwind Doll Club. Sandy Dorsey. 760-468-5916. sandilee43@roadrunner.com. 5 ~ Fredericksburg, VA. Doll Show. Fredericksburg Elks Lodge. The Now and Then Doll Club of Fredericksburg. Wanda Miller. 804-513-9011. wanda.miller@verizon.net 5-6 ~ Wilmington, OH. Doll Show. Roberts Centre Hotel & Convention Center. Show is 10/6/19. Events held on 10/5/19. OhioNationalDollShow.com. Gail Lemmon & Billye Harris. Gail. 440-396-5386. 6 ~ Lebanon, PA. Doll Show. Lebanon Expo Center. Central Penn Doll Collectors Club. Dotti. 717-761-3609. dotti@ centralpenndollcollectorsclub.org.

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13 ~ Plymouth, MN. Dolls & Toys & Bears OH MY! Show. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Bernadette Able. 239-282-9499. Dolls_Toys_Bears_OhMY@yahoo.com

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JULY 2019 11-12 ~ Newark, OH. Premier Doll Auction. McMasters Harris Doll Auction Co. Mark Harris. 740-877-5357. www.mcmastersharris.com

23-27 ~ Nashville, TN. UFDC 70th Annual Convention. www.ufdc.org.

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12 ~ Annapolis, MD. Ten2Go Auction. Crowne Plaza. Theriaults. 410-224-3655. www.theriaults.com

3 ~ Archbold, OH. Doll Show. Sauder Village. Dawn. 800-590-9755 x3076. dawn.hauter@ saudervillage.org.

7-9 ~ Nashua, NH. Withington Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Wed. 1-6 pm Doll Show & Sale 3rd fl. rooms., 7-9 pm Evening Auction preview. Thurs. & Fri. Doll Auctions 10:00 am. www.withingtonauction.com. 603-478-3232.

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18 ~ Strongsville, OH. Doll Show. Strongsville Holiday Inn. Eileen Green. 440-283-5839. phdofdolls@yahoo.com. 22-23 ~ Annapolis, MD. Ten2Go Auction. Crowne Plaza. Theriaults. 410-224-3655. www.theriaults.com 24 ~ Casper, WY. Doll, Toy, Teddy Bear & Miniature Show. Ramkota Hotel Casper. Preshow tour Friday, 8/23 10 am at The Bishop Home and The Nicolaysen Art Museum. Kay Schrader. 406-360-7214. schrader1501@blackfoot.net 24 ~ Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. KCI Expo Center Holiday Inn Hotel. Frasherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Doll Auctions. 816-625-3786. (F) 816-625-6079. frasher@aol.com. online@liveauctioneers.com. 24 ~ Schertz, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830-606-5868.

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25 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Dedham Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com 25 ~ Fort Wayne, IN. Doll Show. Ft. Wayne Armory. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier. 586-731-3072. lildolls@excite.com 25 ~ Lynnwood, WA. Doll Show. Embassy Suites Hotel. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723. pepins4@msn.com 25 ~ North Mankato, MN. Doll Show. Lady Slipper Doll Club. Carolyn Christopherson. 952-873-4489. 29-31 ~ Austin, TX. Doll Convention & Show. Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark. Patti Carolson. 512-517-3986. BJDCAustin@gmail.com 31 ~ Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Dorothy Hunt. 410275-2213. sweetbriar@live.com. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com

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7-8 ~ Anaheim, CA. Doll Show. Anaheim Marriott. VOLKS USA, Inc. 310-782-8324. service@volksusa.com 8 ~ Fullerton, CA. Dolls, Bears & Collectibles Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. 831438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net 8 ~ Maquoketa, IA. Doll, Toy & Teddy Bear show. Centerstone Inn & Suites. Sherryl Newton. 319-610-3534. easterniowadollshows@aol.com. 13-14 ~ Golden, CO. Doll Show. Jefferson Country Fairgrounds. Lorella Farmer. 303-9888591. jetlag@comcast.net

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14 ~ Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Alexander Firemen’s Recreation Hall. Linda Vilsack. 585482-0835. Lin Callahan. sukeylin@yahoo.com 14 ~ Burbank, CA. Doll Show. St. Francis Xavier Church-Holy Cross Hall. Jewel City Doll Club. Janie Olds. 562-818-2501. j.l.olds@ca.rr.com 14 ~ Roseville, CA. Doll Show. Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Placer County Fairgrounds. Adeline Piper. 916-949-5894. dollshowadeline@gmail.com. Jean. 916-397-3191. dollshowjean@gmail.com. 14 ~ San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Ramada Inn. Delightful Dolls of So. California. Linday Payne Smith. 619-265-0443. Lpaynesmith@cox.net. 14 ~ Spokane, WA. Doll Show. Country Homes Christian Church. Spokane Falls Dolls Club. Penny Zarneski. 509-327-7622. 15 ~ Chagrin Valley, OH. Doll Show. Family Life Center. Eileen Green. 440-283-5839. phdofdolls@yahoo.com 21 ~ Cordova/Memphis, TN. Doll Show. Cordova Community Center. Southern Belles Doll Club. Donna Brown. 901-377-5796. Cheryl Manard. 662-512-0189. helenmorris@gmail.com. cbmanard@aol.com. 21 ~ Fletcher, NC. Doll Show. WNC Agricultural Center. Land O’Sky Doll Club. Lue. 828-883-4899. jlschmeichel35@gmail.com. landoskydollclub.com

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21~ Roseville, CA. Doll & Bear Show. The Grounds, Placer County. dollshowjean@gmail. com. 916-397-3191. dollshowadeline@gmail. com . 916-949-5894. www.dolls4all.com 22 ~ Flint, MI. Doll Show. Flint Barbie and Fashion Doll Club. Dom Polski Hall. Sue Ferrier. ferrier@centurytel.net 22 ~ Paris, France. 33rd Salon Polichinelle Doll Fair. Francois Theimer. Tel: (33) 3 86 74 31 76. www.theimer.fr. (F) (33) 3 86 74 32 13 francois.theimer@wanadoo.fr. 22 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll, Bear, Miniature & Toy Show. Holiday Inn & Suites. Nellie Perkins Doll & Miniature Society & Granite State Doll Club. Diane Gardenour 603-424-0808. diane.gardenour@myfairpoint.net 25-28 ~ New Harmony, IN. Doll Lover’s Sewing Workshop. Rhoda Wade. 618-387-1255. Mary Jo Koets. 616-822-1280. 28 ~ Wichita, KS. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Nancy Moore. 316-210-7628. wichitadollshow@outlook.com 29 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Karla Moreland Presents. Karla. 815-356-6125. kmorela@ais.net

OCTOBER 2019 5 ~ Albany, NY. Doll Show. St. Sophia Greek Orothdox Church. Shaker Doll Club. Nancy. 518-384-0189. claire.shakerdollclub@yahoo.com.

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7) Early 8.5” Square Tooth Kestner All Bisque extreme modeling,rare AT Kestner look, unusual Big Smile, perfect quality, turned wrists, early Blue Tassels, Silk Ruched Ensemble w/ Jacket & Matching Hat. $1795 8) Largest 9” Wrestler ‘102’ w/ 5-Strap Bootines - Show stopper! PW eyes, Shaded Lids, square teeth, 2-tone lips, ‘Bent Arm’, stunning Vintage Clothes w/ layers & Matching Chapeau. $3200

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24” Trieste 11 - What a brilliant plan to enlist the critically acclaimed artistry of renowned sculptor, Albert Carrier-Belleuse. Known as a “Trieste” for her sad or pensive look, she is a sublime example of this series produced by Maison Jumeau in the mid to later 1880’s. Take note of her very pale bisque, expressive royal-blue paper weight eyes, delicate painting of finely modeled features framed by her lustrous auburn long curls. She resides on her original finish stamped Jumeau body; a vision in her antique ruched satins and florals adorned with exquisite antique necklace and matching earrings. Original Jumeau shoes complete her look. Excellent condition. $18,950

Mothereau Bébé - Exquisitely Beautiful. This marked B12M 28” Mothereau Bébé is simply stunning with such serenity in her gaze. Few dolls have succeeded taking my breath away; this is such an example of unsurpassed artistry and presence. Overall excellent condition with superb bisque and original body. Wearing a wonderful ensemble of white pique and eyelet lace, curl laden antique blonde wig, lovely antique necklace with golden pendant. Antique leather shoes and undergarments complete her toilette. Please contact for details! $17,950

Spectacular 18” Simonne Poupée - Occasionally, a doll comes along that calls for a double take! This is such a doll. Her presence is magnificent with her huge, early wide almond shaped enamel blue eyes set in perfect creamy bisque with plump cheeks and rosebud mouth. Her expression is at once inviting, inquisitive, and serious. Her beautiful head is crowned with a lavish array of tumbling strawberry blonde curls from her original antique wig. She has the early swivel head with flange attachment. Like her bisque head, her shoulder plate is shapely and pristine along with her magnificently shaped bisque arms and fingers. Our mademoiselle is on a wood articulated body tightly covered in overall pristine, creamy kid leather. She is extremely poseable and has a crisp, perfectly centered blue stamp, indicating her history with the renowned Simonne Atelier. When our lovely is clothed, she is a vision in her enfantine jumper ensemble comprised of 1860’s lavender plaid silk with rich black velvet rows and trim, a complex white batiste blouse with tiny scallops and white on white embroidered bodice. A sensational matching mantelet with handsome tiny black silk frog closures and lavish fringe perfectly compliments the lavender straw fanchon with tiny violets that rests on her beautiful head. Antique undergarments, crinoline, and leather boots complete our beauty’s toilette. If you have longed for a perfect example from the early years of the Golden Age of French Fashion Poupée Dolls, here is the opportunity you have waited for. $14,600

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16” Thuillier Bébé - Having a prized Andre Thuillier in one’s collection is a distinct privilege. It is a great pleasure to present this charming example of a petite 16 inch Thuillier; often referred to as an A.T. This darling example strikes me as a child of about six years of age; cheerful, inquisitive, and ready to take on the day. Her delicate creamy bisque is perfect; tinted in shades of peach and roses. Her enchanting blue spiral threaded enamel eyes are bright, seemingly curious at what she will discover. She is a treasure in her antique ruby and cream silk ensemble with coordinating straw hat and antique leather shoes. Her articulated wood and composition body is in wonderful original condition. Impossible to forget and hard to pass up, please contact me for additional details and terms. Layaway offered.

Adorable 17” FRE A 9 Steiner Bébé Adorable “Violette” 17” Steiner Bébé with huge blue paperweight eyes, fringed with generous lashes and multistroke sienna brows. Such a sweet expression on this perfect cabinet sized doll dressed in antique white pique and crowned with a wonderful flowered straw hat. She has perfect creamy bisque and her originally finished body with blue stamp “Le Petite Parisienne.” Antique shoes and undergarments. $5200

12” Baby Hilda - Adorable Doll in fantastic christening gown! One of Kestner’s most popular accomplishments. Perfect! $1295

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Darling 28 inch 939 by Simon Halbig - This gorgeous doll by Simon Halbig came from a pristine collection and is resplendent in layers of starched undergarments and a wonderful ensemble of maroon and creme taffeta with antique lace. Her original chestnut color mohair wig is adorable and perfectly frames her darling face with huge brown eyes, Cupid’s bow mouth with desired white space and pale bisque. She wears adorable antique leather shoes with bow toe trims and a charming feather headband. Ruby colored earrings complete her look. $4800

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Can’t wait to see these dealers in Puyallup, WA! Marshall T Martin

Valerie Fogel

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Tel: 415-305-1093 marshallmartin@earthlink.net Buy and Sell Antique and Vintage Dolls

Tel: 425-765-4010 www.bebesatticfinds.rubylane.com Beautifulbebes@outlook.com Also in Portland

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The Quest A Collecting Column by Linda Edward

Every doll reference book has some gem of information in it that won’t be found anywhere else. One of the best pieces of advice this doll lover ever received was “buy a book.”

On the Road to Find Out

s there anything as exciting or all-consuming as following the trail of information about a doll? Long hours reading through old books or magazines, digging through dusty piles of ephemera, or talking with folks who have firsthand recollections can lead to unexpected avenues which enhance our collecting hobby. But if the road to hell is paved with good intentions the road to doll knowledge can be full of snares and pitfalls. Today we are fortunate enough to have the works of pioneer doll researchers to use as a launch point for many areas of study. Taking the facts gathered by these dedicated scholars we are able to add to the story of the various special interest niches within doll collecting. But beware, not every item printed is a fact. As a beginning collector, looking up to those already working in the field, I thought to myself “if so-and-so wrote it, it must be true.” Years later

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It’s Almost Time for Another Treasureseeker Doll & Toy Auction including the lifetime collection of Jeannine Hamilton September 29, 2019 at 11am PST Pasadena, California

Preview: Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 11am-4pm PST (at our gallery) Bid live online: www.liveauctioneers.com • www.invaluable.com Phone & Absentee Bids Invited! Due to limited phone lines please call early! Web: www.treasureseekerauction.com • email: info@treasureseekerauction.com

Treasureseeker Auctions is proud to offer the lifetime collection of Jeannine Hamilton from Oak Park, California. This collection reflects Jeannine’s meticulous collecting of the finest examples of dolls she could find, ranging from the inexpensive to the expensive. The entire collection is being offered with no reserve and should be a very fun sale! Lots of variety with important dolls like BRU, FG, JUMEAU, including BEBES and FASHIONS, early dolls in WAX, PAPER MACHE and CLOTH, MECHANICALS and AUTOMATONS, meticulously chosen COMPOSITION dolls in factory clothing, MANNEQUINS and CELLULOID dolls, Mattel BARBIE, Allan, Ricky, Skipper, Midge

and Francie in boxes and cases with extra marked clothing, antique DOLL FURNITURE and related items, 40 years of dolls and accessories reference books, HIMSTEDT, TONNER and KISH collector dolls in original boxes, many ARTISAN dolls, and many more added lots! This auction should not be missed! Being conducted by Southern California’s newest and most popular auctioneers, TREASURESEEKER AUCTIONS LLC in Pasadena, California. Overseeing and coordinating the dolls in this auction is Mary Ann Spinelli, UFDC and NADDA member, who is happy to answer emails with any questions you may have.

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Original company advertising, correspondence and images can be like discovering gold when following the trail towards understanding the story of our dolls.

as a published author I can tell you that any human is capable of making a mistake, believe me there are some areas in my first book I wish I could rewrite today! While the internet is valuable tool to those of us who trace the story of dolls though genealogy sties and collections of business and census data, the internet is also full of misinformation. One erroneous posting can be passed on innumerable times. Although previous researchers have provided us with a wealth of information, one should always look for primary research sources to corroborate this information. Another pothole in the road to knowledge is that of drawing conclusions. In science a researcher gathers evidence, looks at a perceived pattern and makes assumptions based on those findings. But often times further down the road it is discovered that the conclusion upon which later work was based was in error and a new line of thought needs to be followed. So too it is in doll collecting. For instance: we believe a doll was made by a particular factory, parts from these dolls are found in a certain area and we might draw a conclusion that we have discovered the maker only to find out later that the parts in question were distributed to a wide range of smaller companies leading to a complete rethink of our previous conclusions. Contemporary sources such as advertising, catalogs, as well as editorial accounts can provide the missing links to sort fact from conclusion. But again beware, I know as an advertiser that almost every ad I ever placed in my local newspaper had some sort of mistake in it and editorial content is 16

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usually slanted by the perspective of the person writing it. I recently ran across this when working on a seminar for the UFDC convention. A contemporary account written in 1918 about the Polish Relief dolls attributed their manufacture to Madame Paderewski when in fact they were made in the workshop of Stephania Lazarska. The author confused the famous promoter of these charity fundraiser dolls with their actual maker. An understandable mistake as Paderewski was the public face associated with this project, but it points out the need for using multiple primary source materials. So, where does this leave us? Hot on the trail to further investigation! If you are interested in any particular area within doll collecting read every doll book that you can lay hands on, check every catalog, every trade journal, advertisement or contemporary account available. Search in specialty libraries and archives of the country or town where you believe your item originated, talk to other collectors about the topic, surf the net. Take all your information and wade through it looking to make the material match up and build a picture. Lastly remember that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alright to find that what you thought you KNEW is not what you now KNOW. Sharing information with other like-minded collectors is half the fun of collecting.

Trade journals, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s publications and doll collecting journals of the early 20th century build not only a picture of the dolls we wish to learn more about but also provide interesting information about the hobby of doll collecting itself.

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Anne Demuth Selling Fine Antique Dolls

Portrait Jumeau, Jumeau and FG French Fashion Dolls priced from $1300 to $5000

Come to our Fall Doll and Accessory Open House Mount Airy, North Carolina October 20th to 22nd, 2019 I will be getting a group of rooms at our local B&B for out-of-town attendees. Let me know if you have interest so I can reserve your rooms at the famous Dr. Flippinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bed and Breakfast on Main Street in Pilot Mountain. There are tons of great antique shops as well as the world famous Mayberry (Mt Airy) NC which is the birthplace of Andy Griffith close by. I have checked with the weather bureau and we will be in our prime week of the fall colors here in the North Carolina mountains, a must to see. This Open House will be a come and go type of affair, pop in when you like, lots of goodies to eat as well. I love to cook! Reminder: I will be buying antique dolls and accessories as well so bring them on!

Always selling fine antique dolls, clothing, shoes, wigs, accessories, quilts, jewelry, as well as great linens. There are no entrance fees.

Please contact me for more information. Call me at: 336.755.1400 Or email: dollsbearscookies@yahoo.com Anniepoojewels on Ebay

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Auction Gallery Theriault’s Marquis Doll Auction “Miles to Go, Promises to Keep” Keeps a Promise Annapolis, MD -- August 2, 2019

or more than 250 years she resided in the Curtis estates of British aristocratic family, carefully passed from one generation to another. She was named Miss Timber, and although no one knew exactly why, it was easy to conjecture that the name was an acknowledgement of the tall piece of wood that went into her construction. She was, after all, a regal 27” tall, an extremely rare and luxurious size for a wooden doll of the mid-1700s, and her rarity was only enhanced by her wonderful original state of preservation. At Theriault’s annual mid-summer Marquis Antique Doll Auction she soared to ever more heights, realizing $155,000 against a pre-sale of $35,000/45,000. Miss Timber was not the only doll that occasioned a bidding war at the July 22 auction. There was also a fine 15” Grodnertal wooden doll known as “tuck comb” in reference to the carved ornamental hair comb at her crown. Included with the doll was a superb elaborate original trousseau comprising eight dresses, undergarments, bonnets and accessories. Her pre-sale estimate of $3500/4500 was quickly surpassed with a final selling price of $31,000. The auction featured the collection of Mary Lou Rubright of Shoemakersville, PA. Lot #1 was the 22” French bisque doll from the 1915 era in her original Red Cross Nursing costume. (seen on the cover of Antique Doll Collector Magazine, JULY/ AUGUST ISSUE. The doll was in great demand, the final bidding between a collector whose mother had been a nurse, a museum which recognized the importance of the doll, and a front row bidder whose profession was, of course, nursing. Bidding ended at $57,500 against a pre-sale estimate of $8500/11,000. Also from the Rubright Collection was a Kammer and Reinhardt made in 1910 from an original sculpture by the Berlin artist, Arthur Lewin-Funcke. The doll realized $30,000 (pre-sale $18,000/25000). Another rare example from the Kammer and Reinhardt firm was also from their art doll reform movement of the 1910 era. It was the extremely rare model 104, also sculpted by Lewin-Funcke. It went to $75,000 (presale estimate $60,000/85,000). All of the dolls with realized prices can be viewed at www.theriaults.com. Theriault’s next Marquis auction weekend is scheduled for the weekend of October 26 and 27 at the Westin Chicago North Shore. Saturday’s antique doll auction will feature the important collection of the late Marilyn Bard of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and on Sunday, Part III of the Rodney Waller collection of Madame Alexander Dolls will take the stage. For more information about either auction or to order the fullcolor art catalog visit www.theriaults.com or email info@theriaults.com.

Despite her more than 250 years of age, Miss Timber, the English wooden doll, stood proud at Theriault’s annual mid-summer Marquis doll auction.

A face so gentle surely enhanced her great rarity. The Simon and Halbig model, marked IV, soared to $31000 (pre-sale estimate $7500/8500). 20

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Auction Gallery Rare Antiques To Auction In Germany

ntique toy and doll auctions have taken place in Ladenburg (near Heidelberg) for thirty years. The auction house, Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion, is based there, and has grown steadily over the last 30 years. Today it has a worldwide clientele, customers visit and enjoy the tranquil medieval city, or bid on line internationally. Objects are showcased in the auction house, or presented in elaborate auction catalogs or in the Internet version. The internet presentation is available in English. Exceptional pieces will be in the Anniversary Auction which includes the collection of Agnes Meier, part 2, which is a special focus of this auction on 27th and 28th of September 2019. The collection shows dolls from the 18th and 19th centuries, including a Queen Anne doll, circa 1770, once in the collection of Queen Victoria’s Maid-in-Waiting. A letter proving this is included. Also, Grödner wooden dolls, early papier mache dolls, Milliner dolls, a KPM doll, c. 1840 from the collection of Estelle Johnston. In addition, a China-Head Meissen, circa 1836, and many other treasures. The Auction will have many other high-quality dolls of the 19th century and 20th century Bru, Steiner, Gaultier, Simon and Halbig, Kämmer and Reinhardt (Max and Moritz) Käthe Kruse. And there is more - Dollhouses, kitchens, shops, chimneys, Rock and Graner furniture, Ehrhard & Söhne and high-quality individual pieces make every collector’s heart beat faster. Steiff animals and bears, Erzgebirge toys, tin toys and railways show past childhood dreams. For catalogue and more information, go to www.spielzeugauktion.de

C & T Auctions

Papier-maché doll with extraordinary hair style, “Luise the harp player,” ca. 1830, shoulder head papier-maché, blue eyes, red smiling lips, modelled ears, original real hair wig, leather body, leather arms, hands, legs and feet, with separate sewn on thumb, original clothes, 32 cm. Below: Rare twofaced China-Head doll, circa 1865, one side shows a young girl, the other side shows an old woman

Fashion dolls

&T Auctions sale on May 22nd at the Spa Hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England offered an interesting array of Dolls including a Private German collection of Character dolls and ten fine Marklin prams (estimates from £300 – 1,200), the collection offers an example of the rare K&R mould 102 in original clothes and estimated at £40006000 (illustrated) another scarce example on offer will be mould 109 Elsie and the desirable ‘Wendy’ mould 2033 by Bruno Schmidt. A large collection of over thirty Dolls Houses and Room sets all fully furnished has been consigned to the sale with houses dating from the early 19th century together with a good selection of Dolls house miniatures. Other notable dolls in the sale include four 18th century English wooden dolls, Kestner A.T, early wax dolls, French Bebes and Fashions, Teddy Bears early Steiff toys and much more. For further details or to order a catalogue please contact Leigh Gotch on +44 (0)7736 668702 leigh.gotch@ candtauctions.co.uk

KR 102

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SEPTEMBER 2019

8/18/2019 11:59:07 AM

Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears Inc.

24.5” K star R 117 N on Flapper body w/ blue flirty eyes, original HH wig $765. 5.5” Steiff Mohair Bird fully tagged, 1960’s $65.

19” C/M Kestner 9 w/ brown sleep eyes, stiff wrist body, mohair wig $1795.

All original 17.5” early CM 132 Kling w/ swivel head, shading above blue threaded eyes, pierced ears, mohair wig, 2 holes at crown, amazing piece, small hairline on left eyelid $1495. Now $1095.

17” CM “D” Depose Tete Jumeau, blue paper weight eyes, pierced ears, faint hairline above right eye, human hair wig, antique shoes, beautiful molding and coloring $2650. Now $1995.

Rare Find 14” 1952 “I Love Lucy Baby” by American Character redressed in 1960’s ‘Caroline’ dress, slip & bonnet (Caroline made clothing for Marshall Fields) Hard plastic head on rubber body, 3 fingers on right hand have some melt marks, Beautiful High Facial coloring $295.

Beautiful Victorian Woven Bonnets $129.95 Each 5” x 4.5” x 1.5” H Elegant Bonnet w/ feather effect w/ turquoise accents and beautifully lined 5 6/8” x 5 ¼” x 3.5” H Elegant Bonnet w/ spiral feather & flower accent 5.5” x 5.5” x 2” H Elegant Bonnet w/ natural & green feathers around crown

19” SFBJ 60 3, blue sleep eyes, appears to be all original HH wig and clothing, newer shoes and stockings $295.

18.5” K star R 115A Baby, blue sleep eyes, original blond mohair wig, professional work on lower torso $1495.

16” C/M Kestner 9 w/ big beautiful brown eyes, stiff wrist body, HH wig, original pate, small cheek rub $1795.

15” Mary Todd Lincoln China w/ snood 1860 – 1870 $595. Now $475.

15” Alexander late 1940’s – 50’s Little Women with High Coloring and Beautiful Hair, 2 w/ wrist tags, Amy w/ loop curls (spot on dress), Marmee (slight fading on dress), Jo ( scuff on left cheek), Meg (apron has few spots), Beth Beautiful, all have Boxes in as is condition $895. Set

19.5” Schoenhut w/ blue intaglio eyes, blonde mohair wig, Jan. 1911 label on back, body professionally repainted $695. 21” x 15.5” Steiff Mohair Bear on Wheels 1950’s w/ button in ear, growler works at times, beautiful condition $295.

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Mon Gouter (My Taste) French Tea Set in Presentation Box, beautiful tea pot, sugar (top as is), creamer, 4 cups, 4 saucers, 4 spoons, sugar tongs & 2 napkins ( may not be original to set), beautiful blue flowers and gold accents, cups marked 35/ I or 9 $345.

16” American Schoolboy by William Goebel 1880 – 90, marked 30/ B G, blue treaded eyes, fabulous molding and coloring, appears all original in velvet suit $295. 18” Sweet Early Meji Era Daki –Ningyo Japanese boy w/ beautiful face (little wear on nose & cheeks, some paint wear on hair), jointed wrists & ankles, has had some work done on the body, wonderful neck jointing to body, some chips around heads neck opening, newer clothing $295.

18.5” Wonderful Character by Clairmaid 1959, beautiful molding & painting, few small paint chips on forehead & right eye, mohair wig, brown glass eyes $125.

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Book Review

Dolly Dear Doll House Accessories W

by Patty Cooper Book Reviewed by Judit Armitstead

hat makes a room setting in a dollhouse really compelling, one that catches the eye and seems to be more like a full-sized home? Is it the style of the furniture, the size of the furniture in the rooms or the color schemes that fit well together? One might say all those things are vital but something would still be missing. Essentially, it is those tiny items, the canister set, the dishes, the milk bottle, the waste basket, the linens, towels, curtains, rugs, and other every-day essentials, which by themselves seem so inconsequential, but, added tastefully and cleverly when decorating a dollhouse, bring a finished, lived-in look to a room setting as if someone truly resides there. As the saying goes, “It’s all in the details.” All these tiny accessories and much more were produced and/or sold by one of the most prolific makers of one-inch scale dollhouse accessories, R. T. Kirkland who went by the commercial name of Dolly Dear Accessories from Union City, Tennessee. Almost any object imaginable was created in miniature version by Dolly Dear. A good deal has been written about early dollhouses and dollhouse furniture, but, until now, very little can be found on American-made dollhouse accessories. Patty Cooper’s latest book, delving deeply into the little known history of the talented lady, Mrs. Rosie Kirkland, and her self-made company, does just that. The author has amassed and presented in book form an impressive and diverse collection of Dolly Dear accessories, many of which are still on their original, marked cardboard backings or in authentic packaging. This book is truly a feast for the eyes for Patty Cooper has presented these Lilliputian objects in beautifully large, vivid photographs which are clear, precise, and unmistakable. The book is over 185 pages, chock full of well-researched information on the Dolly Dear company and presented in an easy to understand format. Many original photographs, from the days when Dolly Dear items were in production, are shown including family and company photographs 24

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Front cover of the book.

picturing the workers, and original price listings and catalog pages. Through diligent research, Ms. Cooper has located the family of Mrs. Kirkland and discovered unused, original packaged sets of dollhouse accessories belonging to the family. A considerable number of these family treasures are pictured in the book. In addition to producing her own dollhouse accessories in her plant with dozens of workers, Mrs. Kirkland also purchased from other manufacturers tiny items made from metals and other materials which her company would Continued on page 24

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Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears Antique Bisque to Modern Buying & Selling Antique, Vintage, Barbie, Collections Chicago, IL 773-594-1540 questions@gigisdolls.com www.gigisdolls.com

Mary Jo’s Enchanted Doll Closet Mary Jo Koets Tel: 616-243-0403 Cell: 616-822-1280

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Fritzi’s Antique Dolls – Fine French and German Dolls Buying and selling antique doll collections Fritzi’s cell# 630-247-1144 Rick’s cell# 630-247-1219 fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net MEMBER NADDA & UFDC

Karla Moreland Crystal Lake, IL Antique Bisque to Modern UFDC & NADDA Member P: 815-356-6125 C: 815-621-3255

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Book Review continued from page 22 enhance, decorate and package in groupings for particular rooms such as bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, laundry room, living room, etc. Many of the Dolly Dear items can be identified by a distinctive thick paint application to their items in white, gold or bright colors. It would be impossible to focus here on all the incredible accessories illustrated in the book, but a few memorable ones need to be pointed out. A large assortment of delectable cakes decorated in numerous ways, including birthday cakes beginning with one candle, for a one-year old, to seven candles for a 7 year-old’s birthday, are all lined up side by side at the bottom of two pages. Almost a full page illustrates row upon row of table lamps decorated in various colors and styles. Then there are numerous bookcases all embellished in different fashion illustrated together. Tasty and attractive foods, such as complete turkey dinners, fruit, peas, rolls, fried eggs and bacon, cherry pie on plates and platters and in bowls, are ready to place on the dining room table. More than four pages of lovely pictures are presented, some as simple as a print of a bouquet of flowers, to complex hand executed three dimensional works of art, in particular one of a blue bird with pink and rose colored hollyhocks, done in the distinct Dolly Dear thick paintwork, to hang on the walls of dollhouses. These are just a few examples. The front and back cover of Dolly Dear Dollhouse Accessories 1928 – 1961 are illustrated here. Pictured on the front cover are a complete, marked original box containing foods such as eggs, butter, meats and fish, two dog beds marked Dash and Nix containing the diminutive canines, and three variations of garbage cans all with the Dolly Dear logo. The back cover contains a variety of cleaning equipment still attached to the original, marked cardboard, another card holds laundry supplies, and a carpet sweeper is alongside a vacuum cleaner. As a collector and researcher, I have found this book to be an invaluable resource in identifying dollhouse accessories. Every time I glance inside, I keep finding myself saying, “I have that piece!” and “I did not know that was made by Dolly Dear,” until I read this book. About the author: A prolific researcher on American dollhouses, dollhouse furniture and accessories, Patty

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Cooper continues to investigate and write books on individual companies from the first half to the middle of the 20th Century. Her previous work on Wisconsin and Menasha dollhouse furniture was reviewed in the October, 2018, issue of Antique Doll Collector. Some of her other books have covered Bliss, Schoenhut, Strombecker, Kage, Rich, and she has collaborated with other authors and researchers including Dian Zilner. Ms. Cooper’s books, including the book reviewed here on Dolly Dear accessories, may be found on Blurb.com.

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Joyce Kekatos joycedolls@aol.com 917-859-2446 or 718-863-0373

I buy dolls and will sell on consignment. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE • Member UFDC & NADDA www.grandmasatticdolls.com • Look for me on Ruby Lane!

16.5” E. J. Jumeau Bebe, pw eyes w/early blush under brows, orig. “head coil”, perfect pale bisque, orig. mohair wig, orig. Jumeau hair comb, orig. dress w/lace & ribbons, ant. undies & slip, “signed” leather Jumeau shoes, Jumeau earrings, & ant. Fr. woolen hat, “signed” Jumeau body w/ str. wrists. SWEETEST E.J. FACE!! A STUNNER!! Only....$5950

4” JDK #189 All Bisque Googly, side glancing sl. eyes, “swivel neck”, perfect bisque overall & orig. mohair wig, orig. pleated skirt, double breasted jacket, undies & bonnet. ALL ORIGINAL, orig. all bisque body. From my collection. She is so PRECIOUS! $2850.

11” Bru Jne #1 Bebe, perfect pale bisque, outlined pw eyes, desirable molded tongue tip, orig.head attachment, orig. mohair wig, FACTORY ORIGINAL silk & lace dress, “signed” Bru Jne leather shoes & orig. hat, slip, undies, kid body w/”signed” perfect bisque fully marked head & shoulder plate, bisque lower arms & hands, magnificent face. RARE and desirable tiny size #1!!! BREATHTAKING!! $35,000.

6” All Bisque S & H Mignonette, mint bisque overall, glass eyes “swivel neck”, orig. long braided mohair wig, gorgeous orig. silk costume w/orig. hat. MAGNIFICENT beauty with perfect decoration & VERY special!!! $3975.

4.5” All Bisque, glass eyes, orig. mohair wig w/ ringlets, perfect bisque overall, “swivel neck”, darling ant. dress & ant. undies. I believe she is a Simon & Halbig! ADORABLE!! $375

Lynette Gross Selling a diverse array of unique and antique dolls Telephone (317) 844-6459 Email LynetteDolls@yahoo.com Visit my online shop open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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Under the Sunshade By Melanie Luther ith a gentle and thoughtful expression, Esme Lemaire scrutinized her blue silk parasol. Once, the picture of haute couture, now it was shredding and barely serviceable. The interior fabric was particularly fragile and she attempted to hide the damaged areas in the parasol folds. The handle still displayed its original finely crafted shape save a small chip on its end. Even though the “bones” were still solid, Mlle. Esme longed to indulge her fancy in a “nouveau” parasol, if only in her dreams! Upon that thought, the fantasy journey of Esme Lemaire began. Disguised as an “enfantine” in a fashionable but unassuming blue and white silk gown and matching bonnet, she decided to free the voluminous curls that graced her shoulders and donning the wardrobe of a much younger lady, Mlle. Lemaire was determined to enjoy a frivolous afternoon of window shopping. Esme resolved to stroll past a number of boutiques knowing that her disguise would not catch the watchful eye of other strolling Parisiennes. New to Parisian society, Esme did not want to create a “faux pas”

Wistful Esme Lemaire holding her tattered blue silk parasol.

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Lady with lace parasol. Harper’s Bazar 9.9.1876. Red foulard parasol, lined with cream colored silk and bordered with lace like that of the costume.

A green silk parasol with fringe and a carved handle.

Parasol Facts and Fancies

Large parasols were used by women in Greek and Roman times. According to British authors, after the fall of the Greek and Roman Empires, the parasol did not emerge in the West until the year 1675 when it was carried by ladies in the French Court. The parasol arrived in England appearing in the Court of Queen Anne (1702-1714). In the 1800’s, a lady’s fashion ensemble was considered incomplete without a parasol. Carrying a sunshade was an important status symbol. By the 1920’s, the parasol as a feminine accessory passed into basic obscurity. Lady with fringed parasol. Harper’s Bazar 7.17.1869. Buff pongee lined parasol trimmed with fringe. Antique DOLL Collector

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Slender parasol with ruffled silk layers and red silk pagoda-shaped parasol frame in need of recovering.

The Language of the Parasol

Carrying it elevated in the left hand. Desiring an acquaintance.

Letting it rest on the left cheek. No! Dropping the parasol. I love you. Handle to the lips. Kiss me. Striking it on the hand. I am very displeased. Twirling the parasol. Be careful, we are being watched!

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and alienate any shopkeepers whose merchandise did not immediately catch her discerning eye, so she planned to peruse window after window, searching for the one parasol that would be her first choice. Thereupon, after examining all the possibilities for sale, Esme’s plan was to change her ensemble to reflect the sophisticated wellbrought up mademoiselle that she truly was, and to return later in the day and purchase her sunshade. “Mais oui,” Mlle. Esme declared, “so much shopping to be done by late afternoon!” Wistfully, Esme Lemaire gazed at the delicate parasol in the window of the shoppe, La Gallerie Vivienne. It was silk, an emerald green. Iridescent in the morning sunlight, the fabric playfully changed hues before her eyes. The stem was brass. She recognized the styling from the fashion plates in La Mode Illustree. The delicate ivory silk fringe that bound the edge was irresistible. “Tres belle,” Esme exclaimed. She tilted her head, glancing from side to side and wished that a handsome young man would purchase the parasol for her! Turning away, she frowned a little, musing that it was just not proper for a young man to send such a generous present to a young lady, unless his intentions were very serious or he held the title

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Parasol handles.

Parasol tips and finials.

of “fiancé”. She breathed a sigh, and wondered if or when she might take possession of such a fine parasol. Mademoiselle explored a window in La Poupee de Nuremberg next. Esme learned of this boutique from gossip she overheard while strolling with Maman in the Jardin des Tuileries. Apparently Mlle. Lily shopped there exclusively, and so it would not disappoint! Esme delighted in seeing the pagoda style parasol with a brass stem and a special working mechanism. It was much smaller in

diameter than the standard but still quite stylish. The red silk cover shown in the window was sorely in need of replacement and she suspected that the proprietress, Madam Peronne, displayed it that way to emphasize its unique form and design. Next to it was an exquisite muted rose silk parasol. Layered with ruffles, it immediately caught her eye as she paused in delight! The slender, lean handle partnered with a well sculpted finial tip that featured wave upon wave of pinked and ruffled silk, most likely designed to match the lady’s ensemble! This Antique DOLL Collector

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Esme examines a prospective parasol frame. Close up of the parasol skeleton frame.

parasol opened to reveal an ivory silk liner and closed securely along its brass stem “What an overwhelmingly charming presentation, indeed,” Mlle. Lemaire declared. “Quite expensive, no doubt, and especially made for a lady who has mastery in the coquetry of twirling her parasol!” Esme knew that a parasol was designed to attract attention and so it would create an opportunity for a flirtation with a gentleman. While some ladies enjoyed the coquettish use of a fan, Esme Lemaire preferred a parasol to create such an inclusive environment for flirtation as well as a useful accessory to protect her fair complexion from the sun. “Fashion is a fickle lady,” Esme remarked, “and Paris is the home of such a lady!” She marveled at the display of finely carved handles and finials that she saw, each more intricate than the next. Some of ivory, bone or carved horn. Esme delighted in pondering which shape and size was more charming. 32

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Passing Au Paradis Des Enfants, Mlle. Esme regarded a parasol frame in the window. As she examined it’s skeleton, she thought aloud, “If only I could recall all that Maman taught me,” she sighed and challenged herself to remember! Maman reveled in the history of the parasol and often spoke of Monsieur Cazal, her favorite designer. He patented a spring action for this accessory and had won numerous awards at the exhibitions. His shop was in Paris, at 27 Boulevard Des Italiens. Monsieur Cazal’s work was well known not only for artistry and styling, but also for his richly colored silks and garlands of ornamental trims and richly carved handles. Esme remembered that Monsieur Cazal authored a book, from which she quoted one of her Maman’s favorite passages: “The Sunshade, like a rosy vapour, attenuates and softens the contour of the features…Under its rosy or azure dome, sentiment buds, passion broods or blossoms …

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Esme contemplates lace ruffles for a parasol.

Esme considers a variety of trims.

Elegant garnet earrings in a circular glass case.

How many emotions, how many dramas, has it hidden with its cloud of silk!” [From: “Essai historique, anecdotique sur le parapluie, l’ombrelle et la canne et sur leur fabrication,” M.Cazal.] Mlle. Lemaire regarded the potential of the uncovered parasol whose size and shape were appropriate. She explored the possibilities of black net, ruffled ivory lace, cuir fringe or carnation tatting for rich ornamentation. Each consideration was a playful addition to the garniture. Esme gasped, “these decisions are overwhelming!” Exhausted from the afternoon’s frivolities, Mlle. voiced her frustration and sighed, “With Maison Huret and Au Nain Bleu still to be found, I am reluctant to put an end to my quest, but I must decide!” Before departing, she noticed a stunning pair of garnet and gold embellished earrings captive in a circular glasstopped cache next to the parasol frame. The ornamental artistry of this exquisite jewelry prompted her to whisper “For the next time, n’est pas?” Her decision made, and her ensemble changed, Esme returned with her new parasol for one last glance. She promised herself to see the earbobs again, if only in her dreams!

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An event to remember

You are Invited to

The Ohio National Doll Show October 5th & 6th 2019

Billye Harris will be providing appraisals for $5 each Appraisal proceeds will benefit the UFDC

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You’ll find your favorite dealers at the Ohio National Doll Show!

Robyn and Ron Martin

Nancy McGlamery & Ed Pelton

Fritzi’s Antique Dolls

Straw Bear Antiques Atlanta, GA 770.434.9015 strawbearantiques@gmail.com

Fritzi’s cell: 630.247.1144 Rick’s cell: 630.247.1219 fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

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Billye Harris

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Plus, enjoy these special events on Saturday October 5th For ticket information see www.ohionationaldollshow.com

Bradley Justice

Don’t miss Barbie’s Birthday Bash Luncheon and celebrate with Barbie expert, Bradley Justice swelldollshop@gmail.com

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Valerie Fogel

Be sure to sign up for the candle light dinner and “Tales of Parisienne Poupées” with Valerie Fogel of Beautiful Bébés Antique Dolls 425.765.4010 www.beautifulbebes@outlook.com

Rebekah Kaufman

Join Rebekah, Steiff historian, for her talk: “Can You Bear It? A Steiff Teddy Master Class” mysteifflife.blogspot.com www.rubylane.com/shop/steiffgal

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Another “Last” Dolls’ House By Elizabeth Bentley Hamilton

JOY OF DOLLS: A longtime Antique Doll Collector reader shares her latest find.

“ No! ”

I said, looking about. “I absolutely cannot buy another dolls’ house! There is no more room.” I held fast to that resolution for two years and then I saw an ad in this very magazine for a house I simply had to have. Brothers Francis and Paul of Matrix in New York City had a small “red roof” town house measuring only 21”h x 13”w x 10” deep, which fits the top of a curio cabinet I already had, thereby taking up no extra space at all!

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Viewed from the side, it is easy to see that the panel from the dormer through the base of the balcony is a separate piece which has been attached to the house. Cleverly papered, when seen from the front it does not appear to be a false façade but an integral part of the house itself.

With its brightly colored lithograph papers, this most pleasing little house made by Moritz Gottschalk of Marienberg, Germany, has the F.A.O. Schwarz label underneath its ogee-framed wooden base, showing it was originally acquired from that well-known and much loved New York toy store. As a child growing up in the forties in New York City, a walk along Fifth Avenue to F.A.O. Schwarz with its baskets of miniature Steiff teddy bears on the counters, displays of Madam Alexander and Nancy Ann Storybook dolls on the first floor and counters of dolls’ house furnishings on the second, was a memorable experience. To own a house which had been sold by that magical store of my childhood was an opportunity I could not resist! In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries the R. Bliss Company of Pawtucket Rhode Island and Moritz Gottschalk of Germany, were the manufacturers of small wooden dolls’ houses with lithograph papers, whose work was most in demand. Gottschalk houses were painted with blue roofs until about 1910, when it was decided that red would be the new roof color. It wasn’t long before “blue roof” referred to the earlier houses and “red roof” to the later ones.

A pretty Grödner Tal, no longer under the glass dome in which she lived for many years, now enjoys the view from the balcony. Circa 1840, she has been re-dressed, probably by the late Helen Buck, well-known doll collector and dealer of New York City, a previous owner.

Instead of the usual bonnet or hat of straw, the little peg-wooden wears the delightful surprise of a pink silk “stove pipe” hat, modeled after those of black wool worn by the pedler dolls. It is perfect in every detail, except that flowers and a ribbon replace the usual feather in the band. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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This fashionable lady has been photographed in profile to show the fullness of her stylish ensemble.But, tucked in amongst the layers of fancy lace and silk undergarments is the inexplicable mystery of one plain cotton orange petticoat!

Packed with utmost care, this two-storied “red roof” made the trip from New York to Virginia, much as I did years ago. In very good condition, there are no torn or faded papers and best of all, no water marks. The only evidence that it had been played with is an oval frame around a black paper silhouette, cut out with children’s blunt scissors. Firmly glued to the back panel, it is easy to imagine a child delightedly placing it there with pride! Lost so many years ago, the chimney is hardly missed as there is so much to see on the house itself. The combination of dimensional features and lithograph papers on the front of the house show a number of architectural details. A dimensional dormer over papered loft doors behind a protruding balcony, is attached to a panel on the slanting roof. The balcony railing has the signature Gottschalk carved circular decorations also found on his larger elaborate dolls’ houses. There are two three-sided, 6-panel glass bay windows with original cloth draperies; a 2-panel curtained window above a glass transom over a hinged front door; and a front step. The lithographed papers on the façade present red and deal colored bricks, ending in a red band. The back panel which provides access to the house itself, is painted ochre. The two sides are papered the same, each showing a small dormer over one curtained window on the second floor, and two curtained windows on the first. The right side has the addition of a black lettered stamp on the last row of deal colored bricks, centered above the red band: “Gesetzlich geschutze” (protected by law). This stamp also appears underneath the grey painted base of the house, next to the red and white F.A.O. Schwarz label. Although they are of a much earlier date, the delicate whimsy of Grödner Tal dolls seemed to be just right for this charming dolls’ house. One little peg-wooden with her marvelous pink silk “stove pipe” hat now stands on the balcony, and another enters the open front door. With the placement of Limoges china câche pots of flowers and a decorated china planter with its juniper tree, the exterior scene is completed.

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The German stamp as shown in the close-up translates to “Protected by Law”, the equivalent of our copyright.

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Side by side, both the German stamp of warning and the distinctive red and white seal for F.A.O. Schwarz are visible underneath the town house base.

The white painted twisted metal bed nicely dressed in period lace, and the gilded soft metal washstand with its mirror and original chamber set, are perfect in scale for this small bedroom. The set is complete with removable gold painted covered glass bowls and basin. An Erhard & Sohne ormolu plant stand acts as a dressing stool. The statue of Our Lady, and the asphaltum birdcage complete this attractive room.

The inside of the back panel displays the original wallpapers for both the bedroom and parlor. The framed child-made silhouette glued in its corner is a nice touch of the past.

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Miss Cornelia Junkett, a delicate peg-wooden lady from 1810, all original, awaits her incoming guest. Tea is ready to be served from the early Bristol glass service on its silver tray, with dainty sandwiches and sweets to follow. Tones of lavender to plum velvet unite the Biedermeier couch and asphaltum chairs. The glass windows and cloth draperies are original. In the foregroud the Viennese bronze kitten is ready to play!

Somewhat hidden on the far side of the couch, is a rare ivory umbrella stand with its cloth umbrellas intact. It is pictured with two small size “tobacco rugs” for scale. “Tobacco rugs” also came in a larger size, often imprinted with images of tiger and leopard skins.

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The original patterned wall and floor papers within are undamaged. The wall papers from the bedroom and parlor continue on the inside of the back panel which, when open, nicely displays both rooms. Once a Biedermeier sofa, furnishings of soft metal and asphaltum as well as touches of ivory and ormolu were added, these erstwhile empty rooms became warm and inviting. The custom of giving small free “rugs” with the purchase of tobacco, provided decorative fringed floor coverings for many fortunate children’s dolls’ houses. With the addition of two of these amusing “tobacco rugs”, one upstairs and one downstairs, and with all desired accoutrements in place, the house was ready to welcome its lovely owner. Wearing her original melting pink silk dress trimmed with lace, Miss Cornelia Junkett, a beloved peg-wooden lady from 1810, has taken residence to the pleasure of all who see her, filling this town house with both her memories, and mine. As for having bought another dolls’ house? Well, just as on my Wedding Day, I am glad I said “Yes” instead of “No”! Author’s Note: With heartfelt thanks to my daughters Elizabeth Marshall Williams and Catherine Randolph Hamilton, for each taking the photographs needed. -E.B.H.

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Tammy,

The Doll You Love to Dress by Donna W. Brown

ebuting in 1962, Ideal Toy Company’s 12inch Tammy doll was the quintessential teen and her family of dolls reflected the perfect American family. At the time, Mattel’s Barbie was causing a stir with her provocative body and sexy wardrobe, but many parents felt Barbie was a poor example for their daughters. Ideal found a niche for Tammy, a wholesome doll sporting an adolescent body. In the first year, Tammy and her younger sister, Pepper, flew off the shelves. Advertised as “The Doll You Love to Dress,” an ad on CBS stated that Tammy had 20 typical teen outfits. Tammy’s clothes could be purchased individually for under two dollars or a Tammy doll plus six outfits could be purchased from the 1962 Spiegel catalog for $13.98. Clothing had adorable names such as Snow Bunny, Puddle Jumper and School Daze. The following year, 1963, Montgomery Ward was showing Tammy with her entire family, carrying case, cardboard house, blue MG convertible and ruffled bedroom furniture. The family, with an unknown last name, consisted of mother, father, teenage brother, Ted, and little sister, freckled face Pepper. Clothing for all the dolls were made in the traditional early 1960s style. Dad and Ted were dressed in Bermuda shorts, blazers, suits and striped pajamas. Mom was advertised as being able to share all of Tammy’s clothes but also had a gold cocktail dress and mink stole. �� Tammy and clothing.

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Tammy catalogs that came with clothing. One on left 1963, and on right 1962.

Pages from the 1962 clothing catalog.

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LEFT: Original Ideal Tammy Doll in Snow ��

RIGHT: Grownup Pos’n Tammy in �� Mother and Pepper in ��

LEFT: Pos’n Tammy in �� accessories, 1964.

RIGHT: Original Tammy, 1963, Pos’n Tammy, 1964, and Grownup Pos’n Tammy, 1965.

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Tammy lunch box which came with a thermos.

Tammy’s popularity soared and she soon had a Tammy board game which featured cards that said, “Groovewise alive with jive,” “Jet From Heaven an angel,” and “Real Cool Cat one who’s hip.” The object of the game was to receive 3 hip flip cards while participating in a basketball game, dance contest, sports car rally and pajama party. There was also a Tammy card game, a lunch box, many different carrying cases, paper dolls, Golden Books and several Tammy jigsaw puzzles. Little World Records released six albums featuring Tammy. They were: Meet Tammy and her Friends, Merry Christmas with Tammy, Tammy’s Big Parade, Tammy in Fairyland, Tammy’s Favorite Fairytales, Tammy’s Sing Along. In 1964, the J.C. Penney catalog featured a new Pos’n Tammy and Pos’n Pepper in addition to the original dolls. The Pos’n Tammy had the same face and body, but her legs and arms could be bent to hold position. Another change was her hair. She had a long braid on top of her head reminiscent of American Character’s Tressy Doll which had a growing top knot. Tammy’s braid was stationary. There were many new outfits for Tammy in 1964 including a Nurse’s Aide jumper, a formal dress with stole entitled, Fraternity Hop, and multiple new outfits for Pepper. For $4.79 a little girl could receive Tammy’s cardboard Play House complete with juke box, soda fountain, TV, shuffle board and table tennis. Tammy’s Covergirl Set included a real camera and props for taking photos of Tammy in different outfits.

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Tammy board “Sweet 16 the Ideal Teenage Girl, 1963.”

Tammy case for single doll and clothing, 1963.

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A new family member and friends were added. Pepper had two friends, Dodie and Salty, plus a little brother named Pete. The boys were both designed as Pos’n but Dodie came in both straight legs and bendable limbs. Exclusive for Montgomery Ward, Pepper was given a friend named Patti. Pepper also had a large plastic tree house with tire swing. In 1965 Tammy was introduced to a boyfriend, Bud, who unfortunately looked an awful lot like her brother. Bud is the rarest of the Tammy family to find. He can be distinguished from Ted by his body which has a slimmer waist and he is more muscular than Ted. Bud was a Montgomery Ward exclusive. The most significant change in 1965 was the Grown-up Tammy. She now looked completely different with a short pageboy hairstyle, slimmer body and her smaller head was separate from the neck. Previous dolls had the head and neck formed in one piece. The 1965 Montgomery Ward catalog showed, “New Slim Trim Grown-up Tammy’” with stationary limbs and dressed in a 2-piece playsuit priced at $1.89. On the same page is a New Pos’n Tammy identical to the first doll but with bendable arms and legs wearing a red jumpsuit with a big white collar, for $ 2.69. They were sold in a cardboard box or a plastic phone booth.

ABOVE: Montgomery Ward catalog, 1963. RIGHT: J.C. Penney catalog, featuring Pos’n Tammy and little sister, Pos’n Pepper, 1964. BELOW: Ad featuring spokesperson, Misty, who was used in television commercials, 1964.

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Ideal was ingenious with promoting their Tammy line of dolls. In 1963, a live Tammy model was sent out to cities all over the country to visit museums, restaurants and stores to promote the Tammy collection. In Philadelphia, Lit Brother’s Department store held a Tammy lookalike contest hosted by local TV celebrity, Sally Starr. Huge crowds turned out everywhere boosting Tammy’s sales. One of the marketing ideas, attributed to extensive research, was to have a seventeen-year-old girl named Misty on television to build rapport with young girls and relate how a real teenager feels, acts and dresses. At the end of each commercial, she asked the viewers to write in any questions or comments. In 1965 Ideal came out with a new more adult looking friend for Tammy, Glamour Misty and Pos’n Misty. At the same time, a Canadian company, Reliable was manufacturing authentic Tammy dolls, but the quality was not as good as the Ideal dolls. Tammy did inspire many clone dolls and England’s bestselling Sindy doll by Pedigree Toy Company had permission to use the tag line, “The Doll You Love to Dress.” Ideal Little World Records,1965, “Tammy’s Big Parade.” Tammy was sold around the world and she became very popular in Italy because she was the first doll to be advertised on television. Ideal kept scrambling to keep Tammy current. In 1965 they sold 6 sweatshirts for Tammy, called Kooky Shirts, with funny saying and one with a rock group on it that looked like the Beatles. They even partnered with 16 manufacturers of children’s clothing to offer outfits that matched Tammy. A quarterly newsletter was sent to 200,000 little girls and every Saturday morning Tammy commercials were shown on 150 stations during Magilla Gorilla and Peter Potamus. Even with all the effort, Tammy’s fame was short lived. In 1965 Ideal was selling 400 Tammy items, but by Christmas 1966 Tammy and her family were no longer being advertised. Today, Tammy is highly sought by collectors and many dolls can be found on eBay and other auctions. Outfits in original packaging garner over $200 and boyfriend Bud in mint condition recently sold for $500. A line of Tammy dolls and clothes sold exclusively in Japan is in high demand by collectors. Fewer dark-haired Tammy dolls were produced so they receive a higher price today as do Black Tammys and rare outfits. Though Tammy was only sold for four years, with Ideal’s unique marketing and a large variety of products she made a great impact on the doll industry. More importantly, Tammy still tugs at the hearts of her owners. One of several Tammy jigsaw puzzles, 1965.

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Varied Native American Doll

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By Linda Holderbaum

uckskin and beadwork, feathers and fur. Does that bring to mind Native American dolls? There is much more to these dolls than that—as there is with many cultural dolls. They depict a people, how they lived, how they viewed the world and themselves. If we listen carefully we can learn how they were viewed by others as well. While almost all Native American children played with dolls, toys were perishable and easily destroyed. Some fine examples exist in museums and private collections and are hard and expensive to come by. There are many reproductions on the market. Let’s explore the “authentic” dolls created by North American native artists. The United States Indian Arts and Crafts Board, an agency within the Department of the Interior, has a mission to “promote the economic development of American Indians and Alaska Natives through the expansion of the Indian arts and crafts market.” Established in 1935 by the Indian Reorganization Act, it promotes native arts and crafts and produces a Source Directory. Google the Indian Arts and Crafts Board for a listing of Native artisans by state.

Above left: From the Northeast region, this group is made of corn husk; the smallest (5 ½-inches) is birch bark. Early decoration, both here and in other regions, was made using porcupine quills and natural dyes. The ability to trade for beads added new dimensions to their embellishing. The man on the left is completely constructed of cornhusk. Left: These Iroquois ladies have white seed bead trim around the bottom of their cloth outfits. One has a painted cornhusk face, one blank.

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We will explore the various regions that are loosely established to divide the Native cultures into groups. Many more cultural groups exist within these areas— we will only highlight those groups who have dolls depicted in this article. Also please note—in some cases the dolls were produced by artists living on reservations or in tourist areas, who made these dolls to feed themselves and their families. While keeping this in mind you often find the artist sharing information about their cultures even in these more souvenir type creations.

“A TUSCARORA PAIR,” made on a reservation, are pictured in this 1941 Kimport ad. Nine-inch dolls were $1.50 and a boy or girl $1.00.

The Iroquois False Face Society is a medicinal society famous for their wooden masks used in healing rituals which invoke the spirit of an old hunch-backed man. These dolls are cornhusk with masks of wood. On the left is a 9-inch Broken Nose, on the right Protruding Tongue, standing 9-inches.

A 10-inch tall Montagnais Indian from Canada stands alongside the 1941 Kimport ad that advertised him and a woman (lower left). He is made of cloth with yard and leather accessories.

Kimport advertised “A CHEROKEE PAIR” in 1944. The 12-inch cloth dolls sold for $1.50. The description used for this ad shows the stereotyping that was typical at this time in history.

All cloth, they have similar embroidered features.

This cornhusk lady is Cherokee however she was made by an Oklahoma tribe artist. She has yarn hair, drawn features and carries a tiny baby on her back.

These 17-inch cloth dolls were made on the “East” Cherokee Reservation in North Carolina, part of the Southeast region. The Eastern Band is one of three federally recognized Cherokee tribes, the others being the Cherokee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band, both based in Oklahoma.

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The Seminoles of the Southeast come in variety of sizes, shapes and designs. Palmetto fiber is used for the bodies which have a cone base with no legs or arms. They have stitched faces and seed bead necklaces. The dresses are the most recognizable feature of these dolls with dresses made of appliquéd or quilted fabric. These range in size from 2 to 12-inches.

Seminole male dolls are harder to find. They have separately constructed legs instead of the cone bodies of the women. Their clothing is very similar to the women’s.

On the left is an early wooden doll. Her entire costume is made of appliquéd fabric. Later dolls have rickrack as embellishment or a combination of techniques as on the doll on the right.

“RARE INDIAN DOLLS” from the Plains Sioux and Cheyenne were pictured in this 1939 Kimport catalog. The 10 to 12-inch dolls sold for $4.95 and the “Rare Indian Types” for $6.50.

Sold by Kimport in the 1939 to 1944 catalogs, they were advertised as “Hand fashioned by Seminole Indians.”

This Plains type pair was purchased in the 1970s but we do not know what tribe they represent. We think they were native made for the tourist trade. They are all leather with seed bead decoration.

The eyes and mouths are seed beads and the noses have sewn side seams that make them look three dimensional. Horse hair is used on their heads.

“THE ASSINIBOINE” were featured in 1941. Twelve-inch braves and squaws sold for $7.50. “Bone ornament, hand tanned leathers and much elaborate beading mark these unusually fine ‘first Americans.’”

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The Northeast region includes the Iroquois and Mohawk. Corn husk and birch bark was a readily available material for toys and utilitarian items. Toys made with these materials often did not survive over the years. The Cherokee and Seminole are representative of the Southeast. Two very informative articles on Seminoles dolls have been published in DOLL NEWS: Colorful Seminole Indian Dolls of Florida by Candy Brainard in the Spring 1999 issue and The Native Art of the Florida Seminole Indians Special Exhibit at the 2017 National Convention in the Winter 2018 issue.

A series of 8-inch cloth dolls were produced representing different tribes in the Oklahoma area included in the Plains region. The cloth faces are flat with painted features. The old woman on the right is a Sauk and Fox grandmother. Others from this “series” were included in the Buckskin and Beads Theriault auction catalog from 1998.

Modern Plains-type dolls such as these (13 and 14 ½-inches) are probably reproductions. They have beaded features and horse hair decoration. The beads are a larger size then the finer work seen here. The “Plains Indian Doll” in the middle was created in 1997 by the US Postal Service to accompany a series of postage stamps featuring American made dolls.

Here are two variations of the Oklahoma Ponce Medicine man.

This Shoshone lady from Great Basin is 10-inches, all leather with yarn hair and a separate leather piece used for a 3-dimensional nose. The artist that made her used fine seed beads for the decorations.

Above: A label on the bottom of her base reads: “Certified Indian Enterprises//Indian Arts & Crafts Board//Department of the Interior. Wind River//Shoshone//Girl Doll// Ester Tyler, craft worker.”

An 8-inch Plains baby was available in the 1939 catalog as the “INDIAN BABY IN A CRADLE “for $2.25.

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Right: Apples were used for heads on some dolls. The 12-inch lady on the left has a stick bundle. The doll on the right is 11-inches and was made on a reservation in Northern Montana. Both are attributed to the Nez Perce of the Northwest Coast/ Plateau region.

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The women have human hair and interesting features as the apples have ages over time.

Black seed beads are used for the eyes on both dolls.

These 16-inch Apache maidens from the Southwest are all cloth with sewn features. Their seed bead T-necklaces are traditional among the Apache.

Constructed of seed beads and velvet, this 8-inch Hopi drummer comes with drum and stick and the 1941 Kimport catalog ad that features him.

The Plains groups are the most “stereotyped” of the Native people. This area includes the Crow, Cheyenne, Comanche, Sioux, Pawnee, Blackfeet and Arapaho. The Shoshone could be found within the Great Basin and Plateau area. Please remember again that there are other groups within these areas. The hot and dry Southwest is represented here by the Apache, Navajo, Hopi and Zuni. Materials used for dolls from this area vary tremendously. Some, such as the beaded Zuni dolls, show the influence that trade had in these regions with the availability of the trade bead. A detailed article entitled Zuni Beaded Dolls by Loretta Nardone can be found in the Winter 2008 issue of DOLL NEWS. Many immediately think of Kachina (or katsina) dolls created by the Hopi—however they are not “dolls” in the way we think of them. They are religious wooden sculptures used as educational tools for the Hopi people. Out of respect those seen here are souvenirs or art pieces. The dolls may be signed, sometimes with only a name making it hard to distinguish whether the artist is Hopi or Navajo. Navajo figures are called “Yei” figures. If interested in an authentic piece, visit a reputable dealer or contact the Indian Arts and Crafts board for a list of artists.

These souvenir type “Kachina” dolls come in a variety of styles, craftsmanship and materials, which can include wood, real or faux fur, feathers, yarn and cloth. The front row (left to right): Crow Mother, Eototo, Hummingbird (?) and two Black Ogres. Back row: Buffalo (white), Buffalo (brown) Chipmunk Family Tree, Squash, White Buffalo and Hoop Dancer. Kimport advertised “HOPI KACHINA DOLLS” in 1939. They noted that they had “old Kachina dolls actually having been used in Indian Ceremonies” as well.

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The 9-inch dancer is marked on the base: Hoop Dancer//by//White Ateild//Navajo “97.”

The flat Kachinas represent dolls that were created as educational tools and hung in Hopi homes. The 7-inch Crow Mother on the right represents the same character as the 10-inch flat version in the middle.

A variety of smaller 3 to 6-inch dolls in a variety of conditions, styles and origins.

Above: Most of the dolls in this grouping are probably Navajo and were created in the 1960s and 1970s. Right: This interesting 9-inch doll has a removable outfit meant to represent a Kachina dancer. The mask is constructed of cardboard and decorated with paint and feathers. The covering over the body is made of cloth to look like leather with painted designs.

This 4-inch scene is signed on the base “Hopi Kachina Maker/ B. Brooks//PED-A-DOLL//REG. CALIF” and depicts a man carving Kachina dolls with several dolls around him.

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Without the costume, you can see the doll is cloth with painted features and yarn hair.

The Navajo dolls of the Southwest come in a variety of styles, craftsmanship and size (here from 6 to 22-inches).

These 22-inch dolls have the same printed or painted/ stenciled faces. Faux leather is used for their flat cut-out hands and they wear similar outfits and jewelry.

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These 13-inch dolls are nicely detailed and were probably created in the 1940s or 1950s. The wearing of jewelry by the Navajo was a sign of individual health and wealth.

The lady on the right wears thin metal jewelry (probably from tin cans) crafted to look like real Navajo jewelry.

Farther up the coast we find the Northwest Coast/ Plateau including the Nez Perce and the Arctic/ Subarctic regions which includes the Inuit people of Alaska. The word “Eskimo” derives from phrases that Algonquin tribes used for their northern neighbors. This brief exploration of our Native American cultural defines them as ambassadors and markers of history. Natural materials (such as leather and porcupine quills) gradually gave way to man-made products (such as trade cloth and glass beads) which help us date and place these dolls into their proper time period. When reading through this article notice the verbiage used in the Kimport catalog ads which provide insight into the stereotyping that was going on during this time period. UFDC uses the phrase “Dolls are a mirror of man.” It is truly evident here.

Above: Twelve-inch Navajo men and women were available through Kimport in 1944 for $3.95 each. Right: Navajo dolls between 4 to 10-inches are most common. The ladies have velveteen blouses with patterned skirts or dresses with bead necklaces and earrings. The men have velveteen shirts and cloth pants. Most have painted or printed on features with yarn hair and seed beads for jewelry.

“Pincushion” dolls with cone bodies (with no legs) are seen with these 4 ½ to 10inch ladies.

An especially nice 6-inch pair, these dolls have stitched features and very detailed clothing and jewelry. Their faces have raised stitched noses and tin is used for the jewelry which is seldom seen on the smaller dolls.

On the left is an 8 ½-inch Storyteller. The girl carrying the sheep is 8 ¾ -inches and the three riding on horse stand 12-inches high. While the girls are all cloth with painted features, the sheep has plastic eyes. The storyteller has three babies in her apron and she holds two others. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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The Navajo are the only group in North America that uses an upright weaving loom. These dolls range in size from 6-inches to 12-inches.

The weavers are the same type of cloth doll as the free standing dolls with painted features and seed bead decorations.

These women are grinding corn. Cloth like the others, they are glued onto wooden bases and have babies on cradleboards next to them.

“KOKO FROM ALASKA” was in the 1939 Kimport catalog for $7.50. They also showed “inexpensive fur dolls to represent Eskimos, but made in Seattle.” Above: The “papooses” are cloth with drawn or painted features. Left: These babies in their cradleboards are probably all Navajo. The cradleboards show different styles of wood construction.

Kimport offered in 1939 “CARVED ESKIMOS” that were “carved by Native Esquimaux” with a “Real Walrus Ivory” for $4.50 and a “Horn Doll” for $2.50.

Above left: Materials for faces include cloth such as this one of stockinette with embroidered features. You can also see the nicely beaded rosettes on her parka.

This Inuit group (6 ½ to 17-inches) shows a variety of materials used for both dolls and their outfits. Some are tagged “Authentic Native Handicraft from Alaska.”

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Above center: Leather is also used, here with leather sewn on for eyes and seed beads for nose and mouth. Above right: Soapstone, commonly used for sculptures was used for doll heads as on this 13-inches woman.

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Star Struck at the UFDC Convention A HEAVENLY DOLL EVENT

The theme for the 70th Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee was Star Struck! And what a star turn it was. The Dolls, of course, were the main event, but doll luminaries, dealers and collectors, also made a terrific showing, as seen on these pages.

A highlight of every UFDC Convention is the Competitive Exhibits. Members present world-class dolls in numerous categories. In coming months, Antique Doll Collector will share the splendid dolls that won Blue Ribbons and other accolades at UFDC.

Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice, Class 96, Celluloid baby (above), owner, Victoria Christopherson; Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice, Class 14, Munich Art doll (right), owner, Julie Blewis

Our thanks to the judges and Competitive Exhibit Chairperson Maureen Herrod

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The 70th Annual Convention - Nashville, TN Tuesday, July 23 - Saturday, July 27, 2019 Left to Right: Photo 1-Rick and Fritzi Martinez Photo 2-Michael Canadas and David Robinson Photo 3-Phil May

Clockwise from Left: Photo 1-Alan Scott Pate Photo 2-Valerie Fogel display Photo 3-Gail Lemmon and Billye Harris Photo 4-Susan Popp, Ann Coleman and Diane Vourderis Photo 5-Nancy McCray Photo 6-Straw Bears doll

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First Row, Left to Right: Photo 1-Karla Moreland Photo 2-Shelley Helzer and Rosalie Whyel doll Photo 3-Ann Pruett doll Photo 4-Margaret Kincaid display

Second Row, Left to Right: Photo 1-Marion Maus Photo 2-Marshall Martin doll Photo 3-Brigid Jones, Palmer Pekarek-Greer, Louise McHugh and Tom Johnson Third Row, Left to Right: Photo 1-Dorothy Drake and display Photo 2-Jonathan Green and doll Photo 3-Dorothy McGonagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s display

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First Row, Left to Right: Photo 1-The Collectible Doll Company doll Photo 2-Rebecca Cherry, Barbara Bailey, Susan Sirkis, Bradley Justice Photo 3-Sheila June Needle doll Second Row, Left to Right: Photo 1-Samy Odin dolls Photo 2-Pamela Seifert and display

Second Row, Left to Right: Photo 1-Ed Pelton Photo 2-Maureen Herrod Photo 3-Diane and Rachel Hoffman Photo 4-Sondra Krueger Third Row, Left to Right: Photo 1-Susan Forman Photo 2-My Little Dolls doll

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Photos from the auction gallery at the Theriault’s auction on July 22. First row: French bru; French bisque character doll featured on the July/August 2019 Antique Doll Collector cover; Early French paper mache doll in original costume by Vichy; Composition doll “Betty Boop” with original box. Second Row: English wax doll in Scottish costume; Continental all-wooden carved doll; Extremely rare German Bisque Art Character. Photo credit: Brigid McHugh Jones

ROWBEAR’S NATIONAL DOLL FESTIVAL Nashville, TN•July 21-23, 2019

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AUGUST 2019 22-23 ~ Annapolis, MD. Ten2Go Auction. Crowne Plaza. Theriaults. 410-224-3655. info@theriaults.com www.theriaults.com 24 ~ Casper, WY. Doll, Toy, Teddy Bear & Miniature Show. Ramkota Hotel Casper. Pre-show tour Friday, 8/23 10 am at The Bishop Home and The Nicolaysen Art Museum. Kay Schrader. 406-360-7214. schrader1501@blackfoot.net 24 ~ Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. KCI Expo Center Holiday Inn Hotel. Frasherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Doll Auctions. 816-625-3786. (F) 816-625-6079. frasher@aol.com. online@liveauctioneers.com. 24 ~ Schertz, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830-606-5868. 25 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Dedham Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com

25 ~ Fort Wayne, IN. Doll Show. Ft. Wayne Armory. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier. 586-731-3072. lildolls@excite.com

SEPTEMBER 2019 7-8 ~ Anaheim, CA. Doll Show. Anaheim Marriott. VOLKS USA, Inc. 310-782-8324. service@volksusa.com

25 ~ Lynnwood, WA. Doll Show. Embassy Suites Hotel. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723. pepins4@msn.com

8 ~ Fullerton, CA. Dolls, Bears & Collectibles Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. 831438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net

25 ~ North Mankato, MN. Doll Show. Lady Slipper Doll Club. Carolyn Christopherson. 952-873-4489. 29-31 ~ Austin, TX. Doll Convention & Show. Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark. Patti Carolson. 512-517-3986. BJDCAustin@gmail.com 31 ~ Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Dorothy Hunt. 410-275-2213. sweetbriar@live.com. www. SweetbriarAuctions.com 31-9/1 ~ Wichita, KS. Doll Show. Double Tree by Hilton Airport. Scott or Jenny. kansasdollshow@gmail.com

8 ~ Maquoketa, IA. Doll Show. Centerstone Inn & Suites. Sherryl Newton. 319-610-3534. easterniowadollshows@aol.com. 8 ~ Valparaiso, IN. Doll Show. Porter County Expo Center. Valparaiso Doll & Friends Club. Vera Johnson. 219-476-7384. rickandjac@ frontier.com 13-14 ~ Golden, CO. Doll Show. Jefferson Country Fairgrounds. Lorella Farmer. 303-9888591. jetlag@comcast.net

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SEPTEMBER 2019 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 61 14 ~ Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Alexander Firemen’s Recreation Hall. Linda Vilsack. 585482-0835. Lin Callahan. sukeylin@yahoo.com

14 ~ Burbank, CA. Doll Show. St. Francis Xavier Church-Holy Cross Hall. Jewel City Doll Club. Janie Olds. 562-818-2501. j.l.olds@ca.rr.com 14 ~ San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Ramada Inn. Delightful Dolls of So. California. Linday Payne Smith. 619-265-0443. Lpaynesmith@cox.net. 14 ~ Spokane, WA. Doll Show. Country Homes Christian Church. Spokane Falls Dolls Club. Penny Zarneski. 509-327-7622. 14 ~ West Chester, OH. Doll Show. EnterTRAINment Junction Expo Room. Queen City Beautiful Doll Club. Margie Schultz. 513-207-8409. askmargie@aol.com

15 ~ Chagrin Valley, OH. Doll Show. Family Life Center. Eileen Green. 440-283-5839. phdofdolls@yahoo.com 20 ~ Billings, MT. Doll Show. Shrine Auditorium. Heritage Doll Guild of the Yellowstone. Birdie Dapples. 406-698-3227. beartoothnana@gmail.com 21 ~ Cordova/Memphis, TN. Doll Show. Cordova Community Center. Southern Belles Doll Club. Donna Brown. 901-377-5796. Cheryl Manard. 662-512-0189. helenmorris@gmail.com. cbmanard@aol.com. 21 ~ Fletcher, NC. Doll Show. WNC Agricultural Center. Land O’Sky Doll Club. Lue. 828-883-4899. jlschmeichel35@gmail.com. landoskydollclub.com

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21~ Roseville, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Event. The Grounds, Placer County. Crossroads Events. www.dolls4all.com 22 ~ Flint, MI. Doll Show. Flint Barbie and Fashion Doll Club. Dom Polski Hall. Sue Ferrier. ferrier@centurytel.net 22 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Nellie Perkins Dolls & Miniature Society & Granite State Doll Club. General Info. 603-424-9808. Dealer info. 802-649-1321. 22 ~ Paris, France. 33rd Salon Polichinelle Doll Fair. Francois Theimer. Tel: (33) 3 86 74 31 76. www.theimer.fr. (F) (33) 3 86 74 32 13 francois.theimer@wanadoo.fr. 25-28 ~ New Harmony, IN. Doll Lover’s Sewing Workshop. Rhoda Wade. 618-387-1255. Mary Jo Koets. 616-822-1280. 28 ~ France. Antique Dolls Auction. Galerie De Chartres. Bid online: interencheres-live.com 28 ~ Portland, OR. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Holiday Inn, Portland Airport. Crossroads Events. www.dolls4all.com 28 ~ Wichita, KS. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Nancy Moore. 316-210-7628. wichitadollshow@outlook.com

6 ~ Lebanon, PA. Doll Show. Lebanon Expo Center. Central Penn Doll Collectors Club. Dotti. 717-761-3609. dotti@centralpenndollcollectorsclub.org.

6 ~ Sturbridge, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com 12 ~ Phoenix, AZ. Doll Show. No. Phoenix Baptist Church. Valley of the Sun Doll Club. Harlene Soucy. 480-831-9081. soucy12@cox.net. 12 ~ Plymouth, MN. Doll Conference. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Minnesota Doll Jamboree. Diane Nyberg. 651-636-3847. Registration Required. dmnyb@msn.com. MNDollJamboree.com

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13 ~ Bridgeton, MO. Doll & Bear Show. Machinists Hall. The Spirit of St. Louis Doll Club. Connie. 314-440-4080. Tere. 314-445-7845. www.STLOUISDOLLCLUB.COM

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29 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Karla Moreland Presents. Karla. 815-356-6125. kmorela@ais.net

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2 ~ Hatfield, PA. Catalog of Antique & Other Fine Dolls Auction. Featuring Collections of Regina Steele, Part 4 and Jim Ditzler & Herb Radlbeck, Lancaster PA Part 1. 10:00 AM. Alderfer Auction. 215-393-3000. www.alderferauction.com

5 ~ Albany, NY. Doll Show. St. Sophia Greek Orothdox Church. Shaker Doll Club. Nancy. 518-384-0189. claire.shakerdollclub@yahoo.com.

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OCTOBER 2019 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 63 13 ~ DeWitt, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Center of DeWitt. Sandy Johnson Barts. 269-599-1511. SJBbetsys@comcast.net

13 ~ New Hope, PA. Doll Show. Event Center by Cornerstone. Mark Lehmann. 215-657-2477. markleh58@comcast.net

13 ~ Plymouth, MN. Dolls & Toys & Bears OH MY! Show. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Bernadette Able. 239-282-9499. Dolls_Toys_Bears_OhMY@yahoo.com

27 ~ Fullerton, CA. Dolls, Bears & Collectibles Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. 831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net.

19 ~ Annapolis, MD. Lady Fancies. Part II. Half Dolls, Bathing Beauties & More. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. www.theriaults.com. info@theriaults.com

27 ~ Southbury, CT. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Wyndham Southbury Hotel. Paula. 860-355-5709. www.jennylinddollshow.wordpress.com

13 ~ St. Louis, MO. Doll & Bear Show. Machinists Hall. www.stlouisdollcub.com Connie. 314-440-4086. Tere. 314-445-7845.

19 ~ Jonesborough, TN. Doll Show. Jonesborough Visitor Center. Ellen Stafford. 423-753-0022.

19 ~ Marietta, GA. Doll Show. Faith Lutheran Church. Peachtree Doll Collectors. Brenda Welker. 678-523-3150. bwelker@bellsouth.net 19-20 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Washington State Fairgrounds. Crossroads Event. www.dolls4all.com

27 ~ St. Charles, IL. Toy & Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows. Diana Tabin. 847-772-6760. www.chicagotoyshow.com

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Doll & Bear Show & Sale Sunday, October 13, 2019 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Machinists Hall 12365 St. Charles Rock Road Bridgeton, MO 63044

19-20 ~ Tucson, AZ. Miniature Doll Show. The Tucson Woman’s Club. Tori West. 520-749-4335. toriwest@minimotion.com

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20 ~ Amherst, NY. Doll Show. UB Center for Tomorrow. Niagara Frontier Doll Club. Joan. 716-634-4272. kirsch.wa@gmail.com

26-27 ~ Bradford, NH. Seminar/Workshop. Margaret Kincaid’s. Contact Margaret Kincaid. 646-709-4340. margaret.kincaid@gmail.com

26 ~ Chicago, IL. Blithe Heart. Dancing Beneath Wool Antique Doll Auction. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. info@theriaults.com. www.theriaults.com

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NOVEMBER 2019 1-3 ~ Rock Island, IL. Antique Spectacular Vintage Market. QCCA EXPO CENTER. Kim Schilling, Melting Pot Productions, Inc. 712-3269964. Kim.spectacular@gmail.com 2 ~ Albuquerque, NM. Doll & Toy Show. St. Paul’s UMC Chapman Hall. Anita Husby. 505508-0351. nitak2@hotmail.com. www.Dolls-4U. com 2 ~ Salisbury, NC. Doll Show. Salisbury Civic Center. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com

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Fondation Biermans-Lapôtre at 7 bld Jourdan, 75014 Paris, RER B/TRAM 3A: CITE UNIVERSITAIRE Entrance fee: 10€, (VIP entrance at 9AM: 40€) Proud of its successful Parisian events last April and June 2019, Chérubins organizes a new show, but much bigger this time, for antique dolls lovers and for collectors of antique artifacts representing children. In a prestigious 5000 square feet location, the best professionals in this field will come to Paris from all over the world in order to share their treasures with a connoisseur audience, as well as with beginning collectors. Antique dealers, museums, authors, restorers, makers of doll supplies, doll clubs, all of these actors on this niche market will gather in Paris for an unforgettable event! Paris is rich with renowned dealers, with exceptional rarities, with antique and vintage dolls and toys as well as with supplies to perfect these playthings of time past. Please, join us to discover this amazing collectibles world and meet dealers and collectors that you can trust; they will be thrilled to share their experience with you. We wait for you on November 24, 2019 in PARIS!

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This tour is offered for 3250 € per person, based on double occupancy and half board. We offer a very limited number of single occupancy spots for 3950 € per person. In Paris, we will focus on prominent Haute Couture icons such as Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Cardin, by visiting their individual museums, we will have a private collector’s gathering at the ancient brothel “Les Belles Poules” and we will enjoy a very French “Art Nouveau” dinner at famous Bouillon Jullien. Turin will be our next stop, reached by train. This aristocratic city has lots of treasures to unveil, such as Palazzo Madama, Palazzo Reale, as well as several antique shops. This is the city where Lenci was active, a topic that will be discussed during a program followed by a typical Piedmont meal. The following day, we will attend a major flea market called Gran Balùn, before we catch a train to Milano. In the Lombardia capital we will visit the legendary Duomo, adjacent Galleria and La Scala theater. Of course, a visit to Vinci’s “Last Supper” will top our stay, after visiting a few antique dealers. The private collection of Vincenza Bortoletti Fedele will delight you in Vittorio Veneto, that we will reach by private bus the next day. This collector « extraordinaire » spans her interest in dolls from 19th century French bisque headed examples to fine German characters, to pristine Lenci beauties, to Italian Bonomi fashion dolls from the 50’s, and Furga’s 4S “Alta Moda” fashion mannequins from the 60s. From our hotel in Treviso, where we will stay two nights, we will travel for a full day in Venice, to admire its palaces, San Marco Basilica, Ca’ Rezzonico museum and the mythical Caffé Florian. How about experiencing the highness of the Borromeo Islands next? We will be visiting the famed Rocca d’Angera, where the biggest European dolls and automaton collection is on display. We will then ride a private boat to get to luscious gardens, puppet theatre collection and outstanding Grand Hotel in Stresa, where a Gala Dinner will be served in a refined 19th century atmosphere. Time to reach Cremona. This antique opulent city, Mecca to violin crafters, organizes « Un milione di Giocattoli », the biggest Italian toy show. The spring edition will be our final doll shopping opportunity before we head to our next destinations, which will include three smaller doll and toy museums: the Paolo Franzini Tibaldeo collection in Santo Stefano in Lodigiano, the “Paese delle bambole” museum in Santa Giuletta and the Furga company doll and toy collection in Canneto sull’Oglio. Finally, Bologna will welcome our group with the fabulous Marie-Paule Védrine doll collection displayed in the antique Palazzo Felicini, in the heart of the city. Time to drive to the airport, aiming to catch a flight to Paris, where our tour will come to an end. Arrivederci a presto!

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Top Row: In the same vein as the paper mache/wood “Alien Head” dolls, this one has a fully jointed wood body with head and shoulders beautifully covered and decorated w/ wax. Circa 1830-1840, she wears her orig and delicate silk gown and has neatly styled human hair applied to the head in a rear bun do. Her complexion is softly shaded and she has finely painted features, with the ages having caused some surface cracks around her face and neck. 12-1/2” $2250. Center photo. A pair of dolls that came together from a family collection, all orig. w/ matching factory outfits. One is a 13” Kestner 167 w. brn. sleep eyes, never removed plaster pate and over the Kestner red stamp on her rear is a sticker from the famous G.A. Schwartz family toy store. The 7” doll is a rare 192 mold attributed to Kestner, w/ bl. sleep eyes, one-pc. arms and lots of charm. A darling duo, probably always together! $850. Left lower side. 11 3/4” Georgian English wooden lady w/dark enamel eyes, wooden torso and limbs, in orig. condition w/ expected loss of gesso and paint seen in areas of face and neck. Clothing looks to be a combination of a gown of materials from her period, and early 19th century undergarments. $9500. Right lower side. 15 1/2” Extremely rare Lenci girl, circa 1930, with full smile and exposed molded teeth! All original, almost mint condition w/ a smudge on her left cheek and a few of the felt dots missing from her voile skirt. $2650.

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1) Lifelike 13“ Heubach Whistler - One of the best faces ever! Plus his Factory Clothes & Shoes! A true portrait. The best! $575 2) 7“ Rare Heubach Googly “9087 “ - coy watermelon smile, mld. hair,top quality, Original Party Clown. $495; Heubach 6.5“ Winkersmallest size and Factory Playsuit in mint condition. $575

3) Choice 10” Cabinet Size Steiner Bebe - precious doll with Signed Head & Body, blue PWs, closed mouth, hip-length handmade Mohair Wig and Clothes w/leather shoes! $2595

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6) 18” Daisy Mold ‘171’ Kestner - mint blue eye child, fancy Antique Clothes & Fancy Shoes, properly mkd. Daisy body, head one size up. Still the 18” doll. $950 7) Choice 21” Halbig ‘1299’ Character Sweetheart - dewey bisque, brn. sl. eyes, 2-teeth, Factory Wig & Shoes, plus her fussy Antique Clothes! $895

4) Rare 17“ SFBJ ‘255’ Handsome Young Jester - Beautiful closed mouth French Socket Head Character; portrait face, PWs, kind smile, SFBJ body/jtd. arms, Orig. Wig and vintage costume! Plus a Matching White Face Clown Doll too! Extremely rare French! (See page 9 for the SFBJ 238 Lady) $3500 5) 16” SFBJ 301 w. Trousseau & Store Trunk - a distinguished time capsule from Maurine Popp Collection w/ Factory Wig, blue sl. eyes w/ lashes, and several period outfits etc., charming! only $950

8) Dreamy 1890 French Export 16“ Belton ‘183’ Gorgeous bisque, enormous brown PWs, early brows, Closed Mouth, luscious hip length Mohair Ringlet Wig, orig. Stiff Wrist Body, $1650

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10) Unusual 13“ Small Size Kestner Bruchoice pinwheel blue eyes, carved teeth & tongue, dense Mohair Wig, faint hidden hl, fancy fashion couture w. Brimmed & Plumed Bonnet. Seldom seen swivel head version in a cabinet size! $1495

11) Rare 14“ ‘Adlon’ Toddler Character Pouty - Important fellow from the Brighton Museum of England this special signed Heubach lad was made 3-years only for Otto Schamberger. A real find and competition doll! $1295 12) Mint & Factory Original 12.5“ Heubach ‘7246‘ - platinum braids, sexy blue eyes, Closed Pouty Mouth, colorful Original Ensemble & Shoes. $1350

13) Super Size 12“ Googly for Au Nain Bleu - quality oily sheen, lively bl. sl. eyes, factory wig, and sweet old clothes! A special commission AM ‘323’ for Paris store. $950 14 All Original 1840’s 11“ Cabinet China - w. Coiled Bun; Orig ¾ Porcelain Arms & Legs, very lovely Original Silk Clothes. A gem. $1695 15) Large 13“ Apollo Knot Mache in Orig. Clothesno repairs on this dramatic, early Beehive Milliners, w. perfect posture, no leaks & elegant style. Historic! $1650

16) Rare All Orig. Papier Mache 12“ Gentleman no repairs, exceptional Leather Dress Uniform w. Belt and Saber. A prize! $1795; Mint & Original 10” Long Curl Milliners- exaggerated curls below shoulders, perf.posture, and very feminine ornate Original Layered Ensemble, $750

17) Rare 20” Brown Eye Young Lady- What an unusual portrait of an ingenue w. saucer-like eyes and demure aspect. Best of both Lydia & Sophia w. her Rare Hybrid Hairstyle of both…plus Original Porcelain Arms. $3250 18) Rare Body Twist 15“ Halbig ‘739’ w. Goat Skin WigRare Grossman Stiff Wrist body that swivels at waist! Sweet PW eyes, incredible lustrous sheen, 6 square teeth, sweet old clothes. Very scarce example. $2495

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19) Choice 5.5” French All Bisque by Julliensocket head,’orig. wig’ and wonderful Original Suit of Clothes! $575 20) Factory Original 9” All Bisque Rarity Here’s something you don’t have with Closed Mouth, blue eyes and beautiful Rare White Bootines plus Mint Factory Wig & Silk Clothes! $3495 20 19

21) Unusual 18“ SFBJ ‘238’ Lady Doll - lithesome elegance w. sparkling PWs, gentle smile and shapely jtd. French Lady Body w. Molded Bust & Slender Waist in her Elegant Vintage Silk Gown. Trés Jolie! $2495

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22) Exquisite 17“ Bru Smiler with Perfect Bisque Arms - Original cork Pate-Wig-Hat and Shoes; lovely spiraled blue PWs, very pronounced 2-tone smiling lips, antique Lavaliere, and vintage Champagne Silk 2-part Fitted Gown w. bustle, swag and train. $3800

23) Magnificent 25” Rare Poured Wax Teteur - If an 1870’s wax could be French she is it! A sublime Teteur Expression, lovely condition, PW eyes, gorgeous Waist Length Mohair Tresses, perfect fingers, toes and Original Continental Attire. One of a kind. $2500

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24) Socket Head 8” Kestner All Bisque - Blue Sl. Eyes w./Wax, Hip Length Wig, and sweet Original Clothes, chunky perfect body! Only $750 25) Cabinet Size 13.5“ Roulet & Descamps Key Wind Walker - ‘operative’ dreamy eyed French Trade Halbig w/ blue eyes & lashes, plus Period Outfit w. Great Bonnet. Just $895

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Come to our Fall Doll and Accessory Open House October 20th to 22nd 2019 1025 Bowman Rd. Westfield, NC 27053

Come for this 3 day dolly fun extravaganza. This wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the normal fancy open house, it is a come and play event. Pop in anytime you like. Pick through a 20 year collection of antique and vintage doll dresses, slips, chemise, pantaloons, shoes, wigs, furniture and accessories. Bring your dolls to dress, trade, repair. Here are just a few of my precious dolls:

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Goodies Galore! HUGE SELECTION OF DOLLS and ACCESSORIES Buy fresh to the market antique French and German Bisque dolls plus rare one of a kind cloth dolls, Kathe Kruse, Wax, Paper Mache, and a wide selection of China Head dolls and Parians. Also many Kestner, Munich Art, Kammer & Reinhardt, Armand Marseille, Bahr Proschild, Hertel Schwab, Sonneberg, Jumeau, SFBJ, Schmitt, Belton Bisque Dolls and more. Fashion dolls galore will be available including Portrait Jumeau, FG and Barrois, and a big stack of doll trunks to fill with all sorts of goodies to create vignettes. You’ll find multitudes of vintage clothing for sale plus an armoire filled to the gills with antique laces and fabrics… make fancy apparel and wardrobes for your dolls!! Plus boxes of old silk ribbon… eye candy! Dolls love to play dress up! GREAT PRICES This AIN’T NO Museum! Everything will be extremely reasonable and the more you buy the cheaper it will get. None of the dolls will be at book price. Make a fair offer and believe me it will be yours! I want my customers to do cartwheels as they leave because they got such bargains and added items to their collection that have been on their wish list forever! JEWELRY, PRIMITIVES, Antiques and more You’ll find antique and vintage l4kt and sterling jewelry plus antiques, primitives, quilts, crystal and porcelain items so bring a truck!

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BARBIE APPEARING ON THE COVER OF ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR MAGAZINE!!!

By Bradley Justice

This may be something you never thought you’d see, but when contributing editor and Barbie afficianado Bradley Justice reminded us that the Mattel Barbie doll celebrated her 60th anniversary on March 9, 2019, we knew it was time to salute her. – the editors

ecently I was reflecting on the humble origins of the brainchild of Barbie founder, Ruth Handler, and I realized that, though we consider the Barbie doll modern, or vintage, the timeline for classification is pushing the iconic doll’s status toward Antique!** *** One can argue that point, but one cannot argue with the fact that she is the most popular, well known, and famous doll of all time. Personally, I covet the very earliest versions of Barbie, because they were created at a time when much of the media hype was elsewhere, and she was “just a doll.” Recently my friend Brigid excitedly called me about a recent purchase at an estate sale and we went through my list of questions - questions about the subtle differences that indicate which model the doll could be. I ask these of anyone who thinks they have just found the doll “Holy Grail,” a 1959 first edition, referred to by collectors as a #1. We determined that her find was a #2, essentially the same doll as a #1, but without holes in the bottom of her feet for a special posing stand. Still a treasure, and valued approximately the same. Brigid was thrilled and I was glad that another early doll would be finding a special place in someone’s collection. The first three styles of Barbie, #1, 2 and 3, all appeared in the first year of Mattel production, 1959. The dolls were produced in Japan and from 60 years and still fabulous- Barbie, you look marvelous! Showing her in the beginning, Mattel closely monitored production front of the images that appeared on her original box. The hand painted issues and costs, making changes and improvements doll still has the original hair set and all of her original accessories like as needed. For example, they wanted tight precision sunglasses and posing stand. Very rare: the #1 Barbie doll with a hand painted face was created within the first weeks of production. The initial for drilling the balls of the feet and inserting metal order placed by Mattel for the dolls was 50,000 pieces. tubing to accommodate the stand. This process was eliminated early in the production. (I think the #1 dolls were only in production for a brief period, perhaps months a difficult doll to find for most collectors. at the longest, then Mattel continued with a different posing But, as rare as the #1 and #2 are, a variation has turned stand). Despite the monitoring, when the first dolls arrived up that could be termed a unicorn in the world of Barbie — in California from Japan, Ruth and Elliott Handler felt that is the hand-painted #1 doll. the face was too Asian in appearance (Ruth’s word was When Barbie production began, the faces on the dolls “Oriental”) and the face was updated with more curved were all painted by hand by art students from a university eyebrows and blue iris for eye color. This variant created the in Japan. (This is documented in home movies by the #3. The #3 doll is the one that is most plentiful, but still, it is Handlers that are shown in the Hulu documentary “Tiny

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BARBIE AT 60 Shoulders,” about the evolution of the Barbie doll). Many faces were consistent with the style they had been shown and the students replicated it with such perfection that it is hard to tell this doll from a regular “screened” Original Doll ( i.e., when a metal screen is placed over the doll’s face, the mask contains cut-outs for items such as eyebrows, lips, eyes, which are then painted in with an This #2 Barbie owned by Brigid airbrush. It can take McHugh Jones, is the second version of the Barbie doll. Her face paint was several masks for a created using stencils that were cut face, each being for a in a metal mask and the features different feature). were applied by an airbrush. But one student painted her dolls with extra flair: The eyebrows have a little more style, the irises of the eyes are almost black. It gives the doll a noticeably different look that at first glance seems “wrong.” I knew all this when my friend Rachel contacted me to inspect a recently purchased #1. She had followed the list of my questions to validate that it was the original model. However, a colleague had looked at the doll and questioned it, so I told her to send me some pics. I am often skeptical for unscrupulous people often try to confuse collectors with repaints of dolls to make them look like rare versions of Barbie. So, I proceeded with caution. The doll in Rachel’s photo was one of the most breathtaking examples of an early hand- painted doll. She was untouched, in her original box with the packaging holding the stand in place. Her hair was in its original set with the original rubber band in place. It was as if it was purchased yesterday. Her original owner had never played with the doll. I was aware of the fact that the first three dolls tend to turn fairly pale, some ghostly white, some still with a pinkish cast to their coloring and complexion. There can also be some unevenness to this coloring, fading in places that are exposed to ultraviolet light. Why do they fade? Well, this

is a bit science and a bit hypothesis, but here goes: Mattel and their Japanese manufacturer, Kokusai Boeki, were learning the ropes of producing a rotational cast vinyl doll. Neither company had done this. KB was the factory Mattel was utilizing in Japan and their foreman along with Frank Nakamura, an engineer with Mattel, were flying by the seat of their pants. Fumiko Miyatsuka, Charlotte Johnson’s sewing assistant (Barbie’s original fashion designer) recalled that during early production as much as 37% of the pieces and parts had a defect (the vinyl didn’t always fill the voids of the mold creating bubbles, incomplete fingers, This #1 brunette Barbie is not hand painted. warping Her features were applied using stencils and an airbrush. etc.). Since vinyl was an expensive material, it would be prudent to recycle the damaged parts, grinding them back up into the fine almost power like consistency to be reconstituted in to the “viscous” fluid to fill the molds. I learned from a former Mattel engineer that when a vinyl or plastic is “recycled” (meaning that it was melted twice), it is no longer color-fast, and there may be discoloration. This doesn’t happen immediately but over the course of years, which could account for that noticeable flaw in these early dolls, their paleness. Pale or not, the early models of the Barbie doll are rare and are becoming more and more scarce. The #1 Barbie doll has often been said to be one of the best investments of the 20th Century, the original $3.00 investment, left untouched could net as much as $10,000. (The Guinness Book of World Records states that the highest price paid for a Vintage Barbie doll is $27,450 at auction.) Footnotes ** In general, a doll has to be made before 1960 to be vintage, and at least 100 years old to be referred to as “antique”. ***Regardless of which definition of antique doll you use, Barbie still has many years ahead of her before she achieves the coveted title of being an antique doll. Doll collectors generally divide Barbie dolls into eras based on their production years: Vintage Barbie dolls – 1959 to 1972. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Philadelphia Baby Comes Home to the

City’s Historic Strawberry Mansion by Liz Morris

A “Philadelphia Baby” from J.B. Sheppard & Co., circa 1900. The most recent acquisition to Historic Strawberry Mansion’s collections.

he was Philadelphia’s own doll, a soft, solemnly big-eyed baby of painted stockinette, made circa 1908 exclusively for local department store, J.B. Sheppard & Co. Named the Philadelphia Baby, she came crisply dressed in white but, was meant for play, making one in excellent condition today a rare find. The Committee of 1926, the support group for Philadelphia’s Historic Strawberry Mansion, found just such a doll recently from the estate of a well-known Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, collector and dealer. The Committee pounced, thrilled to bring Philadelphia Baby back home to her city as part of the Mansion’s treasured doll collection. Doll professional Roxanne LeMay Morison, a Committee of 1926 board member, says that “the Mansion’s collection is one of Philadelphia’s best kept secrets,” and points to a number of important dolls within the collection: French Brus, fashion dolls, automatons, German Belsnickels, many bisque dolls including a German-made Byelo Baby by American designer Grace Storey Putnam; early china and parian dolls, papier mache, wax, English/Italian cloth dolls, and a storied Door of Hope grouping from China. American dolls include an early Chase baby from Pawtucket, Rhode Island; a 19" “Bully Good” Skookum doll from Wyoming and several interesting Native American pieces including a Seminole palm fiber doll and a pair of newly acquired Navajo Quit-Quit dolls. continued on page 20

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21.5” Tete Depose 9 Paris Bebe by Danel, Eiffel Tower symbol Paris Bebe Brevette on body, blue pw almond shape eyes, Early Jumeau look, comes w/ original blue silk outfit as is & handmade Wedding dress, veil & bouquet $3750.

30” Wire Eyed Steiner w/ Bisque Hands, Figure A No 6 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris, small chips at pierced ears, 3 fingers professionally repaired left hand $4995. 27” 1930-40’s Mickey Mouse probably made from commercial pattern, he has great character, few stains on satin face, hand & shoe, one button replaced, fabulous piece $595. 16.5” Shirley Temple in Box, clear eyes, never out to be displayed, slight crazing on face & arms, crazing & few cracks on legs, tagged dress, pin, picture, box as is #2017 Blue $275.

7.5” Alexander Dionne Quintuplets Compo Toddlers All Original in minty fresh tagged dotted swiss organdy dresses & panties, bonnet, shoes & socks, All have slight lifting by nose, one has small paint split on head w/ basket $525.

25” Kestner Early Square Tooth w/ 8 ball body, sweet face, brown sleep eyes, original blonde mohair wig & plaster pate, 3 chipped teeth $845.

22.5” JDK 226 Kestner Baby, blue sleep eyes, original mohair wig & plaster pate on beautiful baby body, fabulous baby dress $650.

15” JDK 247 on 5 piece toddler body w/ blue sleep eyes, wonderful molding and coloring $1195.

12” S & H 939 on beautiful early 8 ball body, blue sleep eyes, hairline on forehead, pierced ears, original mohair wig $645. 15” Kestner 143, brown sleep eyes, mohair wig, antique clothing, sweet size, 1 finger missing $595. 2 – 3 ¾” German #1909 All Bisques w/ jointed heads, arms & legs, blue glass eyes, mohair wig $225. Each or $395 for pair

23” Kestner 167 H Germany, brown sleep eyes, original mohair wig, shoes & socks, 1 finger missing left hand, chip out of lower left forearm $595. 5 ¾” All Bisque #180 + 6 ½, brown sl eyes, orig mohair wig, hairline on left leg by knee $195. 16.5” Gotz Sasha Series 1960’s All Original $675.

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8” Googlie by Walther & Company 208 9/0, S & W mark, blue eyes, 5 piece compo body $245.

22” DEP French SFBJ in original dress, undergarments, shoes & socks, on beautiful body (repainted hands), blue sl eyes, pierced ears, HH wig, damage on back of head $495.

10” Lenci All Original Mascotte 193040’s, tagged Vaitellina Lombardia w/ rake & wood platform shoes $225. 6 x 6.5” Steiff Horse, mohair w/ ear tag $72.50

16.5” Terri Lee brunette all original in pierrot print pj’s $155. 16.5” Terri Lee w/ Box in tagged robe, panties, rabbit slippers, yellow tagged dress & sunglasses $210.

2” Dome - 1.5”Doll Elaine Cannon Dolls w/ heads of seeds & wire wrapped armatures, dressed divinely in Victorian style Brunette w/ parasol & purse, signature label on base $125. Brunette w/ scarf in lt. blue, label as is on base $125. 19” JDK 168 7 ½ Kestner w/ blue sleep eyes, mohair wig w/ plaster pate, scuff on left cheek $265. 4” Steiff Tabby Cat w/ Tags $59.95

12” All Bisque Rose O’Neill Kewpie w/ amazing personality, replaced arms & left foot glued $265. 22.5” Kestner Baby JDK 257 57, brown st eyes, wobble tongue, on Made in Germany marked body $395.

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Exterior image of Historic Strawberry Mansion, located in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Built in 1790 for Judge William Lewis, who wrote the first pro-Abolition bill introduced in the United States (introduced in the United States in 1780 entitled, “an Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery”).

“What we didn’t have,” Roxanne says, “were any important dolls from Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. Philly Baby closes that gap and nicely represents the vitality of regional manufacturing in an earlier era.” The Mansion’s doll collection, one of the largest in the city, is housed in three rooms on the third floor. The collection began in 1926 when Temple University’s Women’s Club asked each state to submit a doll representing its state for the High Street Exhibit of the Sesquicentennial. A second group of state dolls came from the Bicentennial of 1976. Those collections inspired additional gifts of antique dolls and toys and the collection slowly became a fascinating and valuable part of the overall furnishings in the Mansion.

Above: French fashion doll called Marnie. Made by the Bru Company in Paris circa 1870. Left: Case containing a few of Historic Strawberry Mansion’s dolls.

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Strawberry Mansion gave its name to the surrounding section of the city, so “Historic” is key to referencing the Mansion itself. The midsection was built in 1789 as a summer house by Judge William Lewis, a friend of George Washington and an abolitionist. The second owner, Judge Joseph Hemphill, added neoclassical wings to either side, making the Mansion celebrated as the largest of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park Historic Houses. The house is ﬁlled with antiques, ﬁne art and collectible objects from the 18th and 19th centuries. A rear veranda opens onto a tree-shaded lawn above the Schuylkill River, and in a kitchen garden to the side, the Mansion’s namesake strawberries still grow. For more information, phone 215-228-8364 or visit historicstrawberrymansion.com.

A doll dressed as Elizabeth Drinker, circa 1797, donated to the museum in 1956.

Large Victorian dollhouse, circa 1890. Completely furnished with German dollhouse dolls and furniture.

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LETTERS DIGITAL VERSION I am a UK subscriber and have had an email offering a digital subscription for $29. Is this the same price for UK. Also, do you have an offer on international hard copy magazine. I LOVE your magazine. Thanks so much for creating it. Warm wishes Frances May, England

Answer: The price for digital subscriptions is the same for everyone! The offering that you refer to expired on January 15, 2019, however, the normal subscription price of 44.95 US Dollars is available and we will run special offers from time to time. Besides the substantial savings in postal price, the digital issue is available much earlier and won’t have you waiting for periodical delivery speeds. DOLL FURNITURE Dear Magazine Staff, I just love Margaret Kincaid’s article in the February issue. Her displays are wonderful and she has a talent for displaying

accessories baskets, cups and plates, paintings, dolls, bears, household pets and furniture. This article clearly spoke to me and I look it over every day. Maybe I will get inspired to make a group gathering with my dolls and bears. Good Job! Rose Ann Fields PATTERNS FOR GERMANY Hi, Thanks for getting back to me. I did discover, after I had emailed you, that I could download the entire issue and I printed out just the pattern pages. If I remember right, I chose the option to print “actual size” and the pattern printed perfectly. Thanks for giving us that option. I really appreciate having the option of a digital subscription. It’s wonderful to have access to the issue as soon as it’s ready instead of waiting for a copy to arrive in the mail. Annick Phillips, Germany.

Joyce Kekatos joycedolls@aol.com 917-859-2446 or 718-863-0373 I buy dolls and will sell on consignment. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE • Member UFDC & NADDA www.grandmasatticdolls.com • Look for me on Ruby Lane!

18.5” Doulliett Jumeau, Incised E.8 D. Bebe, pw eyes, luscious lashes, mint pale bisque, orig. mohair wig, gorgeous ornate silk, velvet & lace dress from ant. fabrics, matching hat, ant. socks, slip, undies & ant. Fr. leather shoes with pom poms & rosettes. On orig. “signed” Jumeau body, great cabinet size. BREATHTAKING Bebe!! $4150. 8” K * R #112 Character, intaglio eyes, perfect bisque & orig. mohair wig, orig. ethnic batiste costume w/velvet, orig. socks & orig. leather shoes, orig. undies & slip, on orig. K * R compo body (orig. stringing a bit loose), DARLING in this very RARE teeny size. I owned her for approx. 25 years & you will love her. OUTSTANDING!! $10,500.

7” RARE R. John Wright “Periwinkle”, he is made of sewn felt w/organdy wings, bendable wire armature & loop for hanging, “swivel neck” & jointed arms & legs, he is one of the earliest releases by R.John Wright in 1979-1980. He’s in great condition & ADORABLE!! A RARE find!! $975.

11” S & H #1279 Character, perfect bisque, sl. eyes, 4 upper teeth, dimples, deep modelling, great ant. mohair wig & pate, orig. batiste & lace dress adorned w/ribbons, ant. bonnet, orig. slip, fabulous “marked” Fr. leather shoes w/ rosettes & pom poms, pink earrings & crocheted socks, orig. S & H compo. body. “RARE” tiny cabinet size. ABSOLUTELY DARLING!! $2850.

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4” All Bisque Kewpie Hugging Bride & Groom W/Wings, side glancing gl. eyes, perfect bisque overall, bride w/orig. bouquet & flowered bands on head, groom has orig. tailed tuxedo & crepe top hat, both w/ blue molded wings. The cutest couple!! Just DARLING & they look very happy too!! $250.

OCTOBER 2019

An event to remember

You are Invited to

The Ohio National Doll Show October 5th & 6th 2019

Billye Harris will be providing appraisals for $5 each Appraisal proceeds will benefit the UFDC

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Schedule:

1:00 pm - Bradley Justice, “Barbie Birthday Bash” luncheon Food, prizes and an informative and fun seminar by one of the world’s top Barbie experts. 4:00 pm - Rebekah Kaufman aka Steiff Gal , “Can You Bear It? A Steiff Teddy Bear Master Class” Fabulous seminar by a third generation Steiff collector and historian. Snacks, prizes and Joy! 7:00 pm - French dinner with keynote speaker, Valerie Fogel. “Tales of Parisienne Poupees” Chef-made French meal, prizes, seminar by French doll expert, and the chance to win an antique French fashion doll!

Sunday, October 6, 2019 10 until 4 pm - Doll and Bear salesroom open $7 pre-show ticket price, $10 at the door 1 pm - Barbara Stone, UFDC President, “Meet and Greet”, Prizes and sales table benefiting the UFDC

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The Ohio National Doll Show

Salesroom, Events, Lectures, Raffles, Door Prizes, Appraisals and More

DOLL SHOW Sunday, October 6, 2019, 10 - 4 PM TICKETED EVENTS Saturday, October 5, 2019 1pm, 4pm, & 7pm Roberts Convention Centre 123 Gano Road, Wilmington, Ohio 45177 DOLL SALESROOM: Gail Lemmon All Dolled Up, Nancy Campbell, Fritzi’s Antique Dolls, Desperately Seeking Vintage - Susan Anderson, Tracey Cedarlund, Becky Funderburg, Gigi and Sherry’s Teddy Bears, Elizabeth Christensen, Good Bears of the World - Terrie Stong, Lynn Bartol, Carolyn Coley, Eileen Green, Sue Brightwell, Pam Downing, Jonathan Green, Porcelain by Sonya Bryer, Diane Drake, Marion Maus Greer, Cindy Budin, Gilda Dreher, Gay Anne Gressman, Sandra Bullock, Linda Farris, Ashley’s Dolls - Billye Harris, Sylvia Butler, Miriam Feiden, Ray Hoban, Charles and Barbara Buysse, Valerie Fogel’s Beautiful Bebes, Karen Hochradel, The Bear Scout - Felicia Hymer, Cindy McGuire, Dollyville -Sheila Scalf, McHugh’s Dolls, Nancy Meeker, Joyce Shchurowsky, Rosie Kanizer, Mary Meins, Angela Simko, Beth Karp, Cynthia Orgeron, Main Street Doll - Diann Sims, Rebekah Kaufman, Ed Pelton and Nancy McGlamery, Seasons Past Character Dolls - Sherry Smiley it should be Seasons Past Character Dolls - Belenda Slate , O’smiley’s Dolls and Collectibles - Sherry Smiley, Rhonda King, Mini Magic - Deborah Porchia, Judy Smith, Kintner Antiques, Judy Rankine, Betty Stepnowski, Mary Jo Koets, Richard Saxman, Rita and Steve Stice, Ron and Robyn Martin, Sherry Sberna, Porcelain Classics - Jennie Sykes, Ian Taylor - Kentucky Doll & Toy Museum, Rhoda Wade, Barbara Gilbert-Whitcomb, Elaine’s Dolls, Mary Wolande, Carol Wood, Brenda Yenke, Beverly Stoehr, Bradley Justice Swell Doll Shop, Rachel Hoffman of Virtual Doll Convention, Marshall Martin, Alice Chaney, Leslie Kantner, King’s Antiques Eileen King, Mary Mathews, Mary Ortwine, Mary Jane Poley, Margie Schultz, Darlene Shellcrosslee, Mostly French - Pat Bryan

ROOM UPDATE!! Our host hotel is now FULL on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Stay at a nearby hotel including: Holiday Inn Express, 155 Holiday Dr, Wilmington, OH, 45177 (855)680-3239 (approx 4 miles away) Hampton Inn, 201 Holiday Dr., Wilmington, OH 45177 (844) 253-6660 (approx. 7 miles away)

A Doll Show Like They Used To Be. JOY For more information: www.ohionationaldollshow.com

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You’ll find your favorite dealers

Marshall T Martin

Buy and Sell Antique and Vintage Dolls marshallmartin@earthlink.net 415-305-1093

Fritzi’s Antique Dolls

Fritzi’s cell: 630.247.1144 Rick’s cell: 630.247.1219 fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

Sylvia Butler Tarheel Creations

Gail Lemmon All Dolled Up

Antique & Reproduction Dolls & Accessories Lumberton, NC Sylbutler@hotmail.com 910-738-2517

glemn@frontier.com 440-396-5386

Enjoy the special events on Saturday, October 5th and the Doll Show on Sunday, October 6th For ticket information see www.ohionationaldollshow.com

Bradley Justice

Valerie Fogel

Don’t miss Barbie’s Birthday Bash Luncheon and celebrate with Barbie expert, Bradley Justice swelldollshop@gmail.com

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Be sure to sign up for the candle light dinner and “Tales of Parisienne Poupées” with Valerie Fogel of Beautiful Bébés Antique Dolls 425.765.4010 www.beautifulbebes@outlook.com

Billye Harris Ashley’s Dolls

Billye Harris will be providing appraisals for $5 each. Appraisal proceeds will benefit the UFDC 336-266-2608 AshleysDolls@gmail.com

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at the Ohio National Doll Show!

Diane’s Doll Shop

One of A kind Artist Dolls and Bears www.DianesDollShoppe.com ddrake5555@aol.com 203-531-3370

O’Smiley’s Dolls and Collectibles

Vintage Dolls, Artist Dolls and Bears www.osmileysdollsandcollectibles.com osmileysdolls@zoomtown.com 513-233-3655

The Perfect Doll and Toy Shopping Experience

Sue Brightwell Brightwell’s Fine Dolls

citegal@comcast.net 724-843-2170

Brigid McHugh Jones McHugh’s

McHughsDollsToys@aol.com 804-938-6749

Sandra Bullock Alora’s Attic

Antique Dolls, Clothing, Presentation Boxes Sandy4085@hotmail.com 734-282-0152

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Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears Chicago, IL www.gigisdolls.com 773-594-1540

Susan Clinton Anderson Desperately Seeking Vintage despseekb@comcast.net 517-896-0453

See you at the show!

Cynthia Lee Orgeron La Maison Verte

Dolls by Lee Ponchatoula, LA cynthiaorgeron@bellsouth.net 985-386-4291

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Auction News Jennette Fink’s Izannah Walker to be auctioned by Withington Auction

t’s been estimated that Izannah Walker made around 3,000 of her legendary cloth dolls in her thirty plus years of production in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Of those 3,000 dolls, made to be playthings, perhaps only 300 exist in museums or private collections, but there may be many more, yet to be discovered. The cult following that are the collectors of Izannah Walkers anxiously await examples coming on the scene. In 2008, Withington Auction sold a pristine Izannah Walker doll, sent from Minnesota. The doll, known as Ella, had been privately held for 150 years, passed down through the Coggeshell/Pope family, preserved as a memorial to little Elizabeth Pope, who died at 2 ½ years of scarlet fever. Ella created quite a stir among the collectors of both folk art and cloth dolls – not quite Tutankhamen, but a significant discovery nonetheless. Her hammer price (with buyer’s premium) was $46,000.00. Recently a call from a Virginia collector revealed another notable Izannah. She was purchased in the 1980’s from a well know dealer, the late Jennette Fink of Pennsylvania. At that time interest in these dolls was growing, fueled by rising sale prices. It had seemed that Jennette was never going to sell her Izannah, but the allure of a 5-figure price tag was too much to resist! Now Withington’s is again

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chosen to present an Izannah to the doll world. She comes with her trunk and wardrobe, and other accoutrements, including a charming little date book dated 1877. A notation appears on the November page, “Nov 9, Mary Cordelia Talbot’s birthday 15 years 1877.” Ah-ha… name, date, age… a good beginning. Among the clothes, hats aprons, there’s a miniature, doll-sized wooden firkin, in the bottom inscribed in ink, “M.C. Talbot, This was made at the Centennial Philadelphia, Pen, USA 1876.” Another clue that links the dates. Could this doll have belonged to Mary Cordelia Talbot? I located the birth record of Mary Cordelia Talbot, b. November 9, 1862, daughter of William Richardson Talbot (of Providence RI). Could it be only coincidence that her father was from Rhode Island? It is the right time, the right place… Who knows? There is no reference to Mary Cordelia on the doll itself, but wouldn’t it be neat if all the pieces fit together? Perhaps the next owner will continue the research. She is definitely a fine example of an Izannah Walker and a worthy addition to any collection. The Jennette Fink Izannah will be sold by Withington Auction, November 6-8, 2019. For Information www. withingtonauction.com or 603-478-3232. See the ad in this issue of Antique Doll Collector Magazine. - Marcia Leizure

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Auction News The Older the Doll Collector, the Smaller the Dolls The Kathy Zimmerman Collection

hey say good things come in small packages, and such was the case with the diminutive Kathy Zimmerman. This five-foot ball of fire, spent the past forty years amassing a first-class doll collection. Kathy passed away in May of this year, joining doll friends Ursula and Dolores at the doll club in the sky. The family say Kathy kept the May catalog of Dolores Smith’s doll auction by her bedside and she requested that Withington’s auction her collection. When we went to pack up Kathy’s dolls, we found that smaller dolls had replaced the “Big Girls” keeping only the best of them in her collection. Along the walls were antique glass cases, from 3-sectioned Victorian cabinets to barrister’s bookcases, filled with tiny porcelain characters: Bathing beauties, half-dolls, Chinas and Parians of the smallest size, doll-house dolls, Kewpies and tiny Carl Horns in crocheted clothes, French all-bisque, Frozen Charlottes in molded bonnets and more! Atop the cases, tables and sideboard were glass domes of every size holding choice allbisque, Wrestlers, Kestners with original clothes and mohair wigs. Selected examples included a ballet dancer, half dolls of Dressel and Kister, Milliners Models, Papier Mâché, Tuck combs and wax dolls…Within the confines of the Domes there were kindred spirits closed mouth characters 8 inches and under; a dozen Googlies, including Max and Moritz, the smallest China heads, Mignonettes with bare feet, small Fashions and Gibson Girls, too. The Kathy Zimmerman Collection evolved over the years. Like many collectors she followed the rule - sell a few lesser dolls and buy one or two good ones… of the smaller stature. Finding the tiny treasures that fit comfortably in a “cabinet” is very appealing as we consider downsizing or moving from a ten-room house to a twobedroom condo. Take your lead from the Kathy

and you will never have to stop collecting. And how how exciting it is to find an allbisque French mignonette with jointed elbows and knees, in original clothes and wig, marketed back in the day as the “Pocket Doll”! - Marcia Leizure The Kathy Zimmerman Collection will be sold by Withington Auction, November 6-8, 2019. For information www.withingtonauction.com or 603-478-3232. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Those Eyebrows! THE BISQUE DOLLS OF JULES VERLINGUE by Martha Waterman Nichols

49 cm (19.25”) Verlingue “Liane” size 7, with blue set paperweight eyes, original human hair wig, and an unmarked SFBJ composition body.

ave you ever seen a bisque doll with bold, almost straight eyebrows? She is probably from the 20th century French doll maker, Jules Verlingue. Verlingue had a factory at Montreuil-sous-Bois and another at Boulogne-sur-Mer. He shared an address and phone number in Paris with Henri Delcourt. Perhaps they shared a business or office space. Delcourt succeeded the doll body-maker and repairer, Gesland, and is known through advertising copy to have sold dolls with the Verlingue mark. Possibly Delcourt was involved with the making of Verlingue heads and/or assembling of

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Map showing the proximity of Montreuil to Paris.

Jules Verlingueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark, anchor with mold name and size number.

L-R: Size 1 Liane head on replaced body, size 2 Liane with original body, and size 2 Liane head on replaced body. All have blue threaded glass eyes.

the dolls. Although they were French doll makers, none of these gentlemen participated in the society of doll and toy makers, the SFBJ, like the Jumeau and Bru companies, along with less well-known makers like Bouchet or Pintel and Godchaux. Montreuil-sous-Bois (Montreuil by the Woods) is a mile from central Paris, an industrial suburb at a higher elevation, known for its peach trees. Like Verlingue, both Jumeau and Bru had factories at Montreuil-sous-Bois. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Size 7 Liane’s feathered eyebrow, with feathering painted only above the eyebrow line.

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Size 1 Liane’s blue paperweight threaded glass eyes.

Verlingue made only bisque heads, not bodies, so the company relied on other French makers to provide them. Some references put Verlingue at work as early as 1915, others say 1916 or 1919. There is no indication he made doll heads prior to WWI. Verlingue’s heads were used for bébés, lady dolls, mignonettes, and all-bisque dolls. His heads were wellmarked on the back with his large anchor symbol and JV initials. The mark included mold names such as Lutin and Liane, a size number, and sometimes France. “Liane” seems to be the mainstay of the Verlingue line. Liane was made in a wide range of sizes from about 10” to 22”. Most are also marked “Petite Francaise” (Little Frenchwoman). Liane is a bébé with a cheerful, large-eyed dolly face. Lianes have distinctive straight, rather heavy eyebrows. Many are a single stroke tapered at both ends,

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Size 2 Liane with Bleuette 60 8/0, both on size 2 SFBJ bodies, marked 2 on back, 1 on feet.

Size 2 Liane with SFBJ body has a different hand, possibly by French body-maker Grandjean.

but the larger bébés, from about size 3 up, have feathered brows with the feather lines only on the top of the brow line. Often Lianes have human hair wigs with bangs and ringlet curls. Most have blue threaded glass eyes; fewer have brown threaded glass eyes. Both sleep and fixed eyes were made. They have top and bottom painted eyelashes. Lianes have open mouths with either four or six teeth which have been carved into the greenware. Their painting is also characterized by an upper lip with high peaks, and a small oval lower lip. Lianes have been found with a range of bodies supplied by French doll makers. Many of the bodies appear to have been made

Two Verlingue “Lutin” lady dolls, both marked size 1 on their shoulder heads, but having slightly different limbs. Collection of Barbara Corson.

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A Lutin’s mark with the characteristic J anchor V. Lutin is in capital letters under the wig, with size 1 and France as additional marks. Collection of Barbara Corson.

The blonde Lutin’s face with curved, single-stroke eyebrows, closed mouth, and serene expression. She has an intricately braided chignon hairstyle. Collection of Barbara Corson.

The brunette Lutin has set blue threaded glass eyes and a complex lady hairstyle. Her silk 2-piece dress was hand-stitched and pinned to her cloth body. Collection of Barbara Corson. 36

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by the SFBJ; for example, a size 2 Liane with SFBJ’s 2-marked body, 1-marked feet, and the small arms found on some Bleuettes, but hands not familiar to me as SFBJ parts. These rather distinctive small hands look similar to those used by the French body maker Grandjean. “Lutins” are lady-dolls with a different face style: a closed mouth, and delicately painted features. Their mark is LUTIN, the anchor with JV initials on either side of it, and a 1 size number. Lutin can be translated as spritely, elvish, or impish. Perhaps it is more appropriate to call them “bewitching,” or “enchanting,” since the ladies are serene and lovely rather than impish. Made from a bisque shoulder head with 3 sew holes front and back, Lutin ladies have beautifully made glass eyes, mohair wigs in lady hairstyles, and elegant dresses. Those I have been able to examine have commercially made cloth bodies with bisque lower arms. Original arms are marked 1 like the heads. They may also have bisque feet with painted stockings and boots. Lutins are not easy to find.

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Brunette Lutin has 1-marked bisque arms to match her 1-marked shoulder head. Collection of Barbara Corson.

An all-bisque mignonette by Verlingue measures 18 cm or about 7 inches with mohair wig and painted stockings and boots. Photo courtesy of eBay France.

These painted bisque feet on the brunette Lutin appear to be original. Collection of Barbara Corson.

The 5-piece composition body mignonettes and all-bisque dolls can be, like Liane, marked “Petite Francaise.” The all-bisque dolls have a closed mouth like the Lutin mold, but have the strong, single-stroke eyebrows of the small Lianes. Many were souvenir dolls dressed in colorful regional costumes. They range in size from about 5” to 8”. The mignonettes with composition bodies have black-painted boots, and their faces are similar to the Liane mold with the addition of a chin dimple. Many are marked with either an M or N. They usually have mohair wigs and fixed glass eyes, often black. This color was reputedly used during a pigment shortage in France due to WWI. The mignonettes are often sizes 0, 00, or 3/0, and are about 9 to 13” tall. Their composition limbs are strung like all-bisques, with the elastic knotted on the outside. Although I have collected Jules Verlingue dolls for more than a decade, there has been little new information about them. Verlingue’s true passion was for faience dishware, which he manufactured at his factory in Boulognesur-Mer. An anchor mark with JV initials was also used by Verlingue for faience as well as the name Liane. Verlingue’s colleague, Henri Delcourt, also made faience, using a similar anchor mark but with his own initials. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Clockwise from top left: Measuring 8.5 inches, this all bisque mignonette has a regional costume. Photo courtesy of Worthpoint. Verlingueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mignonette with 5-piece composition body wears her original Scottish costume and original mohair wig. She has set black eyes and open mouth with four carved teeth, and is 30,5 cm or 12 inches tall. An impressive display of Quimper faience, a type of hand painted earthenware. Purchased as a head, this mignonette is marked Petite Francaise, J anchor V, France, size 0, M. She would have had a 5-piece body, but now has a Seeley articulated body with replaced French human hair wig. Her chin dimple is pronounced.

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A faience carafe with the anchor mark of Jules Verlingue and the name “Liane.”

Another example of Verlingue’s mark used on faience. On this, the V and J initials are reversed.

Verlingue pursued his love of faience rigorously, becoming a known and respected maker, and eventually purchasing the famous Henriot factory in Quimper, Brittany, where there is now a fine museum, The Museum of Ceramics and Earthenware. Verlingue’s descendent, Bernard Jules Verlingue, contributes to the museum’s exhibits. Recently, however, some new information about Verlingue’s dolls has come to light via doll historian, Samy Odin. He has been able to link a size 6 Liane doll to the French magazine Ma Poupee, as one of the models for their sewing patterns, as Bleuette is the model for La Semaine de Suzette. The size 6 Liane, named Frisette by Ma Poupee, is 18.5 inches and was one of several models used by the magazine over the approximately thirty years of its publication. A recently discovered size 6 Liane appears to have an SFBJ body very similar to the one used by the SFBJ for their Eden Bébé dolls. The body is unmarked. The head is marked Petite Francaise, J anchor V, Liane, 6 BIS. Bis is an abbreviation used to indicate a repeated number in a series.

A faience jug made by Henri Delacourt. Some of his faience pieces are souvenir items from locales in Brittany, for example, a burro from St.Lunaire, with the rhyming motto, “Bien faire et laisser braire.” (Do well and let them bray.)

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Bernard Jules Verlingue, photo courtesy of the Museum of Ceramics and Earthenware in Quimper.

A size 6 Liane by Verlingue was the model for Ma Poupee magazine’s Frisette from 1916 to 1924. This size 6 Liane has her original human hair wig, and measures 18.5 inches.

A grouping of smaller Verlingue bisque bébés. Their charm is undeniable.

Verlingue was not the only doll-maker to use an anchor mark, but his anchor is accompanied by the JV initials to distinguish it from anchor marks used by Lanternier in Limoges or several German doll makers, most notably Armand Marseille. Marseille’s anchor mark includes the AM initials. When you see the painting style of French faience, especially that from Quimper, there is a certain naiveté and boldness which may also be seen in the dolls of Jules Verlingue, as if the same brush was responsible for both. Look for the bold eyebrows, and you, too, may find a Jules Verlingue doll. GUIDE TO PRONUNCIATION: Bis: Bee Boulogne-sur-Mer: Boo-LONE-yah-shur-mare Faience: FAY-ahns Grandjean: Grahn-jawn Henriot: AHN-ree-oh Liane: Lee-AHN Lutine: LOO-tahn Ma Poupee: Mah Poo-pay Montreuil-sous-Bois: Mahn-TRAY-sue-bwah Petite Francaise: PUH-teet FRAHN-sez Quimper: KAM-pair Verlingue: Vair-lyng 40

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The Lanternier et Cie (Lanternier and Company) mark using an anchor and L C initials. Like Verlingue, Lanternier also used composition bodies made by the SFBJ. Dolls are from the author’s collection, unless otherwise labeled. Photos are by the author, unless otherwise credited.

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UFDC Competitive Exhibit • Nashville, Tennessee 2019 ~ Part 1 ~

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Presdient’s Choice, Class 96, Celluloid baby, Victoria Christopherson

WOOD

1. Class 1, Late 1600s- Mid-1800s, Kathy Turner 2. Class 1, Late 1600s- Mid-1800s, Carol Cameron 3. Class 2, Grodner Tal-type peg wooden, Carol Daniels 4. Class 2, Grodner Tal-type peg wooden, Robyn Katz 5. Class 3, Schoenhut Child, molded hair, Barbara Manhart 6. Class 4, Schoenhut Child, wig, Dr. Barbara Stone 7. Class 5, Door of Hope, Sally Rowlund

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8. Class 5, Door of Hope, Janette Orr 9. Class 6, Miniature, 8â&#x20AC;?/under, Robyn Katz 10. Class 7, Swiss wooden, Kathy Turner 11. Class 8, American artist 1930-1960, Kathleen Crescuillo 12. Class 8, American artist 1930-1960, Carol Correll 13. Class 8, American artist 1930-1960, Kate Reed 14. Class 9, Wood artist, contemporary, Patricia Bellamy 15. Class 9, Wood artist, contemporary, Joyce Patterson

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1. Class 10, European, glass/painted eyes, Sue Brightwell 2. Class 11, American, molded hair, Andrea Jones 3. Class 12, European, molded hair, Susan Sturm 4. Class 13, Milliner’s type, Vickie Kutz 5. Class 13, Milliner’s type, Robyn Katz

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3. Class 16, Molded/painted headwear, Jerri Clark 4. Class 16, Molded/painted headwear, Karen Delfino 5. Class 17, Decorative accessories/highlighted, Alicia Carver 6. Class 18, Decorative accessories/NOT highlighted, Jerri Clark 7. Class 19, 19th Century German head, Carol Cameron 8. Class 20, Frozen Charlie/ Charlotte, Alicia Carver

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9. Class 21, Miniature 8-inches/under, Deborah Bray 10. Class 22, Reproductions, Susan Moore

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Arranbee’s

Littlest Angel by Donna W. Brown

The Arranbee Company began as an importer of German made bisque dolls in 1919, founded by William Rothstein and a partner with the last name of Berman. Using their initials to create Arranbee or R&B. Rothstein led the company for many years with his unique foresight and a desire to sell quality dolls and clothing.

rranbee opened a factory in New York City in 1925 to manufacture composition dolls. During this time, they sold Mama baby dolls of cloth and composition, plus two very popular little girl dolls, Nancy and Debu’teen. By 1947, Arranbee was manufacturing gorgeous hard plastic dolls named Nanette, Nancy Jane and Nancy Lee who had lavish wardrobes and often were dressed in adult outfits. These dolls were 14 to 23 inches, but other companies were finding success with 8-inch toddler dolls such as Vogue’s Ginny and Cosmopolitan’s Ginger. Arranbee decided, in 1953, to get into this market first with their 12-½ inch Little Angel toddler, not to be confused with their previous Little Angel baby doll. The first Little Angel was a chubby toddler doll and was purchased from another company, marked Pat. Pend. She had straight legs and was dressed by Arranbee. In 1954, they added her 10-½ inch younger sister, Littlest Angel marked R&B and soon the Little Angel is discontinued. A 1955 brochure from the company states, “Littlest Angel is a real doll! Goes everywhere, does everything! Kneels, sits, walks, stands, washable Saran hair. 36 beautiful outfits.” She was 11 inches tall, sold for $2.98 and wore shoes, socks and panties, while garments sold from 98 cents. Outfits included tennis ensemble, both ice- and roller-skating costumes, various school attire and party dresses. 48

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Introduction with reviews of Arranbee’s Littlest Angel for distributors, 1954.

In 1955 and again in 1957, Arranbee held a promotion in department stores offering Littlest Angel Fashion-of-the-Month Club. A child would be enrolled in the club and receive a $10.00 steamer trunk and their account would be charged $5.00 each month for a year as they received a new outfit. If at any time they cancelled their membership they would have to pay $5.00 for the trunk. This promotion was extremely successful. The monthly outfits included a full length bridal gown described as bouffant embroidered net with taffeta petticoat, featured for June. The Littlest Angel had

Playthings, a magazine for retailers, reporting Arranbeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Littlest Angel and her outfits were highly successful, 1956.

The Surprise Doll by Morrell Gipson, 1949. Sold in a gift box with a Littlest Angel Doll in 1956.

Playthings boasting that Arranbee dolls, including Littlest Angel, will be advertised on the Mickey Mouse Club television show, 1955.

Littlest Angel advertisement in Playthings promoting the doll at the 5th Avenue Toy Fair, 1955.

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Littlest Angel with rooted hair and vinyl head wearing cowgirl outfit, missing holster and hat.

Littlest Angel in Square Dance dress #620, 1957.

1955 Riding habit #067 on Littlest Angel in front of two vintage childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books from the same era.

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a dressy formal made of flocked marquisette and petal peplum for December, a raincoat and hat were chosen for April and a riding habit for August. In July, Littlest Angel received beach apparel including swim suit, hooded terrycloth robe, carryall, sandals and sunglasses. The original Littlest Angel had a glued-on wig of saran which they advertised as being able to wash and set. The original style was a rolled flip pinned tight to the head right under her ears. A rare Littlest Angel was sold with long braids. An example is this doll sold dressed in the Square Dance dress #620 in 1957. The outfit was featured as October in the Fashion of the Month Club in 1957. Over the years, Arranbee sold several types of cases for the Littlest Angel. The original case was made of paper board and was covered in travel graphics. They later had a an all metal trunk and a plaid cloth bag that could be hung and had a zipper. While the Littlest Angel was successful in all hard plastic, Arranbee decided to make an alternative version doll with a hard plastic body and a vinyl head with rooted hair in a pixie style cut in 1955. Some rooted hair dolls have also been found with an original ponytail. Both hard plastic and soft headed dolls continued to fly off the shelves in

Hard plastic Littlest Angel in Sunsuit and Hat, #022, 1955.

Two hard plastic Littlest Angels with jointed knees. Doll on left is wearing the 1955 Ballerina Outfit # 063 and doll on the right is wearing Party Dress # 042, 1954.

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department stores, but today the all hard plastic dolls are much more collectible. Arranbee used the same outfits for both forms of their Littlest Angels. In 1955, Arranbee unveiled their new Surprise Doll which was based on a book of the same name written by Morrell Gipson in 1949. In the Wonder Book a little girl named Mary had many dolls from around the world but is thrilled when she receives a doll with long blonde hair, brown eyes and dressed in red overalls that looked just like her. The doll and book were sold together in a box that opened like a book. On the back of the box were pictures of fashions that could be purchased that depicted the dolls in the book: Dutch, English, Russian, French, Chinese and Italian. The front of the box stated, “Educational! Outstanding Play Value.” The Surprise Doll and book set sold for $4.00. Though earlier ads for the Littlest Angel advertised her as 10-½ inches, this box described her as 11 inches tall. She is highly sought by collectors and it is very difficult to find her in the original box. In 1959, Vogue purchased Arranbee and advertised her as a cousin in the Ginny family. They soon created a Little Imp doll with freckles, green eyes and orange hair. The Little Imp came with various outfits including Country Cousin, 1959, wearing a straw hat and spats. Littlest Angel was sold until 1963 by Vogue with the A&B brand. The last Littlest Angels, made by Vogue, were all vinyl with straight legs. Vogue’s attempt at selling the Littlest Angel never matched the magic of Arranbee dazzling young girls with their adorable little doll with lovely outfits.

Drum Majorette Costume #072 which sold for $2.98 in 1955.

Back of a box that held the Majorette costume listing other available clothing for the Littlest Angel.

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By Linda Edward Linda Edward is a contributor to Antique Doll Collector Magazine. Her regular column on doll collecting is called The Quest. This month, instead of the column, she writes an article on a little-known doll artist family, the Todhunter sisters.

A photo of Minnie (referred to in the caption as Elizabeth) appeared in a 1936 issue of The Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home a National Agricultural Magazine, showing her with dolls she exhibited that year at the Arts and Crafts Exhibition in London.

or those of us who do not possess it, the talent to create beautiful, original dolls is mystifying. Combine this with an artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of fantasy and the result is pure magic. Such was the case with the dolls created by the Todhunter sisters of Britain in the second quarter of the 20th century. Minnie Elizabeth Todhunter was born in 1876 to Josef Massey Harvey Todhunter of Dublin Ireland and Frances Ann Todhunter (nee Milner) of Lancashire, England. She had six siblings; Ellen Frances born in 1873, Edith Rebecca born in 1875, Thomas Harvey born in 1878, Christabel 54

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position” and to be able to hold small objects in their hands. Her patent also describes that she makes her dolls as elves, goblins, pipers, pierrots, old men and women. This gives us a further glimpse into the imagination of the doll maker. In fact, Minnie (who seems to have gone by her middle name, Elizabeth), working along with her sisters, Ellen and Edith, would call their doll making business the “Goblin Market” and their dolls the “Wee Folk.” The dolls created by the sisters are enchanting. They offered elves ranging in size from 4.5” to 11”, with the 8” being the most often found today. The dolls enjoyed success

The close-up of the doll’s face shows the dimensional effect of the leather covered clay head and the soft oil painting of the features. Photos courtesy of Kathleen Tornikoski, www.rubylane.com/shop/romancingthedoll

born in 1881, Anita M born in 1883, and Beatrice J born in 1890. It should be noted that the birth dates of some of the Todhunter children vary a year or two in the British census records and are often referred to as “estimated,” also Minnie’s name is sometimes listed as Minnie Elizabeth or Elizabeth Minnie. Little brother Thomas appears to have died at age seven. At the time of the 1881 census the family was living in Lymm, Cheshire, England. On September 19, 1926, Minnie Elizabeth Todhunter, listed on her application as a “spinster,” applied for a British patent concerning “improvements in and relating to dolls.” Her patent was granted December 15, 1927. In her patent description she outlines her process for making dolls. She used a skeleton of copper wire which was wrapped with cotton batting held in place with more wire and strips of cotton fabric. The heads of her dolls were molded in clay and then covered with leather; hands were leather over the wire armature. The facial features were then painted with oil paints. The dolls were to be dressed primarily in suede and leather and she describes the resulting doll as being able to “take any ordinary human

This Todhunter lady stands 9” tall. The “human” dolls seem to have been made in a smaller number than the elves and fairies and are much harder to find in the USA today.

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to make dolls of her own creations became a reality. In an article entitled Wee Folk in Yorkshire, G. Bernard Wood wrote, “Do you recall the gardener [McGregor] whom Beatrix Potter immortalized the gardener who was forever chasing rabbits? Designed on the novelist’s own description, a figure of him was made by the Todhunters for her Cumberland home.” (Yorkshire Advertiser Illustrated, December, 1947) Edith Todhunter wrote a book entitled Rhymes of The Wee Folk which was published by Warne and Co. of London in 1936. The forward to this volume was penned by Beatrix Potter. The book is illustrated with charming photos of the dolls and the copyright page tells us

Top: “Dr. Livingstone I presume?” This attribution is pure speculation on the part of the author who asks your indulgence while she plays with her doll, the doll’s pith helmet is a later addition as his original headwear was missing when the doll was found. The image on the right shows the clay inner head which was then covered with leather as per the patent description.

in their day. The Benzit Directory of Artists refers to Miss Todhunter exhibiting her dolls in London, Leeds, Glasgow, and Manchester. An interesting relationship between the Todhunter sisters and Beatrix Potter was initiated when in 1937 Elizabeth and Edith sent some of their figures to Potter who was enchanted by them. An interesting lot of items including correspondence between the sisters and Potter, as well as inscribed books, was recently sold at Bonhams Auctions and indicates that there was discussion between the Todhunters and Potter regarding their making figures of some of Potter’s characters. The Bonhams catalog description of the lot includes the tantalizing paragraph: “Potter’s desire for the Todhunters 56

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Minnie Elizabeth Todhunter was granted for British patent for her doll making process on December 15, 1927.

Elves were among the Todhunter’s favorite creations. These examples are 11”, 8”, 6” and 4.5” in height.

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Top: Edith Todhunter’s book of rhymes was illustrated with images of the dolls made by her sisters. Seen here are the frontice piece and title page. Right: The February 7, 1939 edition of the London Gazette reported the Todhunters’ doll business as going into receivership. Elizabeth, Edith and Ellen each lived to advanced age (aged 93, 89 and 79 respectively). It is unknown to this author what any of them engaged in after the close of the doll business.

“Illustrations posed by Mr. T. Longworth Cooper, show Wee Folk leather dolls originated and made by Elizabeth Todhunter at Mylne Beck House, Widermere.” In addition to the fairies and elves the Todhunters also made dolls to represent historical characters and dolls in regional costume of Britain and Ireland. Drawing on the patent date we can see that the dolls were made for at least a decade. However, a notice from the February 7, 1939 edition of the London Gazette indicates that the doll business and all of its holdings were in receivership at that time. Although the Todhunter’s Goblin Market only offered these wonderful leather dolls for a brief period, those found today have stood up well to the test of time both in preservation and in their ability to delight. 58

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SEPTEMBER 25-28 ~ New Harmony, IN. Doll Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sewing Workshop. Rhoda Wade. 618-387-1255. Mary Jo Koets. 616-822-1280.

29 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Karla Moreland. 815-356-6125. kmorela@ais.net. www.KaneCountyDollShow.com

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5 ~ Fredericksburg, VA. Doll Show. Fredericksburg Elks Lodge. The Now and Then Doll Club of Fredericksburg. Wanda Miller. 804-513-9011. wanda.miller@verizon.net 5-6 ~ Wilmington, OH. Doll Show. Roberts Centre Hotel & Convention Center. Show is 10/6/19. Events held on 10/5/19. OhioNationalDollShow.com. Gail Lemmon & Billye Harris. Gail. 440-396-5386.

28 ~ Portland, OR. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Holiday Inn, Portland Airport. Crossroads Events. www.dolls4all.com

28 ~ Wichita, KS. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Nancy Moore. 316-210-7628. wichitadollshow@outlook.com.

5 ~ Albany, NY. Doll Show. St. Sophia Greek Orothdox Church. Shaker Doll Club. Nancy. 518-384-0189. claire.shakerdollclub@yahoo.com.

6 ~ Lebanon, PA. Doll Show. Lebanon Expo Center. Central Penn Doll Collectors Club. Dotti. 717-761-3609. dotti@ centralpenndollcollectorsclub.org.

5 ~ Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Southwind Doll Club. Sandy Dorsey. 760-468-5916. sandilee43@roadrunner.com.

6 ~ Sturbridge, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603-9691699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com

28 ~ France. Antique Dolls Auction. Galerie De Chartres. Bid online: interencheres-live.com

29 ~ Pasadena, CA. Doll & Toy Auction. Treasureseeker Auction LLC. info@treasureseekerauction.com. www.treasureseekerauction.com. Sept. 28 Preview. 626-529-5775.

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OCTOBER 2019 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 61 12 ~ Phoenix, AZ. Doll Show. No. Phoenix Baptist Church. Valley of the Sun Doll Club. Harlene Soucy. 480-831-9081. soucy12@cox.net. 12 ~ Plymouth, MN. Doll Conference. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Minnesota Doll Jamboree. Diane Nyberg. 651-636-3847. Registration Required. dmnyb@msn.com. MNDollJamboree.com 13 ~ Bridgeton, MO. Doll & Bear Show. Machinists Hall. The Spirit of St. Louis Doll Club. Connie. 314-440-4080. Tere. 314-445-7845. www.STLOUISDOLLCLUB.COM 13 ~ DeWitt, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Center of DeWitt. Sandy Johnson Barts. 269-599-1511. SJBbetsys@comcast.net

13 ~ New Hope, PA. Doll Show. Event Center by Cornerstone. Mark Lehmann. 215-657-2477. markleh58@comcast.net

26-27 ~ Bradford, NH. Seminar/Workshop. Margaret Kincaid’s. Contact Margaret Kincaid. 646-709-4340. margaret.kincaid@gmail.com

13 ~ Plymouth, MN. Dolls & Toys & Bears OH MY! Show. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Bernadette Able. 239-282-9499. Dolls_Toys_Bears_OhMY@yahoo.com

26 ~ Chicago, IL. “Blithe Heart. Dancing Beneath Wool” Antique Doll Auction. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. info@theriaults.com. www.theriaults.com

13 ~ St. Louis, MO. Doll & Bear Show. Machinists Hall. www.stlouisdollcub.com Connie. 314-440-4086. Tere. 314-445-7845. 19 ~ Annapolis, MD. Lady Fancies. Part II. Half Dolls, Bathing Beauties & More. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. www.theriaults.com. info@theriaults.com 19 ~ Jonesborough, TN. Doll Show. Jonesborough Visitor Center. Ellen Stafford. 423-753-0022. 19 ~ Marietta, GA. Doll Show. Faith Lutheran Church. Peachtree Doll Collectors. Brenda Welker. 678-523-3150. bwelker@bellsouth.net 19-20 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Washington State Fairgrounds. Crossroads Event. www.dolls4all.com 19-20 ~ Tucson, AZ. Miniature Doll Show. The Tucson Woman’s Club. Tori West. 520-749-4335. toriwest@minimotion.com 20 ~ Amherst, NY. Doll Show. UB Center for Tomorrow. Niagara Frontier Doll Club. Joan. 716-634-4272. kirsch.wa@gmail.com 20-22 ~ Mt. Airy, NC. Doll & Accessory Open House. Anne Demuth. 336-755-1400. dollsbearscookies@yahoo.com.

26 ~ Richmond, VA. Doll & Bear Show. Richmond Raceway Complex. Judy. 434-981-3822. Ruth. 434-295-1435. 27 ~ Chicago, IL. Madame Alexander. The Rodney Waller Collection: Part Three. Westin Chicago North Shore. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. www.theriaults.com. info@theriaults.com 27 ~ Fullerton, CA. Dolls, Bears & Collectibles Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. 831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net. 27 ~ St. Charles, IL. Toy & Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows. Diana Tabin. 847-772-6760. www.chicagotoyshow.com 27 ~ Southbury, CT. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Wyndham Southbury Hotel. Paula. 860-355-5709. www.jennylinddollshow.wordpress.com

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1-3 ~ Rock Island, IL. Antique Spectacular Vintage Market. QCCA EXPO CENTER. Kim Schilling, Melting Pot Productions, Inc. 712-326-9964. Kim.spectacular@gmail.com 2 ~ Albuquerque, NM. Doll & Toy Show. St. Paul’s UMC Chapman Hall. Anita Husby. 505-508-0351. nitak2@hotmail.com. www.Dolls-4U.com

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NOVEMBER 2019 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 62 2 ~ Salisbury, NC. Doll Show. Salisbury Civic Center. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com 2 ~ Tampa, FL. Doll Show. Florida State Fairgrounds. Land O’Lakes Doll Club of Tampa. Glen Freeman. 813-727-3733. glentampa09@aol.com 2 ~ Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auction. Dorothy Hunt. 410-275-2213. sweetbriar@live.com. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com 3 ~ Buena Park, CA. Doll Show featuring Barbie Dolls. Holiday Inn. 310-386-4211. 3 ~ Lancaster, PA. Doll, Toy and Teddy Bear Show. Lancaster Farm & Home Center. Ron Funk. 717-371-0395. 3 ~ Madison Hts., MI. Doll Show. UFCW Hall. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier. 586-731-3072. lildolls@excite.com 3 ~ Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. Carol. 612-669-1613. carol@cpromotionsplus.com

16-17 ~ Las Vegas, NV. Doll Show. Embassy Suites Convention Center. Rowbear Lowman. 831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net 16 ~ Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Holiday Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. Bldg. C. Crossroads Event. www.dolls4all.com 17 ~ Kansas City, MO. Lifetime Estate Collection of Carol Olesen o Arlington, SD. KCI Expo Center. Frasher’s Doll Auction. frashersdollauction.com. 816-625-3786. 17 ~ Maumee (Toledo), OH. Doll & Bear Show. Lucas County Recreation Center. Bldg. 2. Karen Kosies. Toledo@dollshows.net. (520) 270-0179 (text) AZMT. www.ToledoDollShows.net.

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3 ~ No. Hampton, NH. Doll, Teddy Bear & Gift Show. Lafayette Crossing Plaza. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. CollinsGifts.com 3 ~ Santa Rosa, CA. Doll & Toy Show. Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building. Redwood Empire Doll & Study Club. Kitti. 707-326-0322. santarosadollshow@gmail.com 6-8 - Nashua, NH. 6th: Doll Show & Sale. 7 &8th: Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auctions. 603-478-3232. withington@conknet.com. www.withingtonauction.com

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9 ~ Anaheim, CA. Doll Show. Brookhurst Community Center. California Doll Collectors. 562-596-6790. 714-343-4865. 9 ~ Nazareth, PA. Doll Auction. Dotta Auction Co., Inc. 610-759-7389. www.dottaauction.com. Auctionzip.com - auctioneer#1255. 10 ~ Lynnwood, WA. Doll Show. Embassy Suites Hotel. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723. pepins4@msn.com

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24 ~ France. Cherubins Show Paris Fondation Biermans-Lapotre. Contact@cherubins.fr. S. Odin. +33 67301305. V. Brunel. +33 660165923

1 ~ Chandler, AZ. Doll & Bear Show. St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Community Center. Dolls & Friends Doll Club. Julia Varga. 661-492-1324. 1golddragon@cox.net. dollsandfriendsdollclub@cox.net.

30 ~ France. Antique Dolls Auction. Galerie De Chartres. Bid online: interencheres-live.com

DECEMBER 2019 7 ~ North Brunswick, NJ. Young at Heart Doll Club Holiday Luncheon. Lago Restaurant. theresa@maugham.org. 732-828-6658. 7-8 ~ Gaithersburg, MD. Antique Doll Show. The Fairgrounds. SFB Events/S. Bellman. 239-440-3184. sbellman714@gmail.com. 7-8 ~ New York, NY. Harlem Holiday Doll Show. Dwyer Cultural Center. Ellen Ferebee. morrisaniadollsociety@gmail.com. 917-655-8531. 28 ~ Essington, PA. Center City Doll Club Luncheon and Charity Auction. Corinthian Yacht Club. heastore@aol.com. 267-230-3167.

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1 ~ Leesburg, FL. Doll Show and Sale. Orange Blossom Hills and Lakes Doll Club. 352-7281832. 29 ~ Punta Gorda, FL. Port Charlotte Doll Club Annual Show and Sale. Sheila West. sheilawest11@yahoo.com. 941-255-0340. Please leave message if no answer.

MARCH 2020 7 ~ Asheville, NC. Doll Show. WNC AG Center. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com

8 ~ Maquoketa, IA. Doll Show. Centerstone Inn & Suites. Eastern Iowa Doll Show. Sherryl Newton. 319-610-3534. easterniowadollshows@aol.com. 14 ~ Cincinnati, OH. Doll Show. Sharonville Convention Center. Triple Crown Doll Club. 3CrownDollShow@gmail.com. 14 ~ Jonesborough, TN. Doll Show. Jonesborough Visitor Center. The Dollhouse. Ellen Stafford. 423-753-0022. ellen@jonesdollhouse.com

12 ~ Hauppauge, NY. Doll Show. Radisson Hotel. Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club of Long Island. Mary Voegele. 631-981-9332. maryv24@verizon.net

9 bodys at 14-17” ht., 39 head molds

17-18 ~ Naples, FL. Naples Doll Club Show & Sale. New Hope Event Center. Bonnie Basch. razzdazz28@aol.com. 440-572-1223.

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25 ~ Glendale, CA. Doll Show. Glendale Civic Auditorium. Verdugo Hills Doll Club. Janie Olds. j.l.olds@ca.rr.com. jcvhdollshows@gmail. com. 562-818-2501.

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The Grovian Doll Museum presents: Fanny and Her World – A Sheryl Williams Sewing Workshop January 16-19, 2020

ou are cordially invited to be a part of our popular Sheryl Williams Sewing Workshop, where this year we will debut a new doll project. We are pleased that the talented Carl Armstrong has agreed to supply our class with an elegant muse. “Fanny” is a reproduction of the willowy Simon & Halbig 1468 Edwardian Lady, but our version will possess very special features, rendering her a masterwork of articulation. Under Sheryl’s skillful direction, attendees will create a marvelous costume for Fanny from luxurious materials. 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 All of the above for $895 – Space is Limited –

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u A Thursday evening Welcome Reception with delicious food and drink, as well as an Introductory Program.

u Three days of personal instruction by the award-winning costumer, Sheryl Williams. u A complete kit to create a stylish ensemble for Fanny, the 12” Carl Armstrong Edwardian Lady.

u Delicious lunches and dinners on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are also included in the workshop fee.

u Special “Salon” featuring shopping opportunities tailored just for Fanny. u A special exhibit staged by The Grovian will be available for viewing.

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Carmel Doll Shop, Home of the Grovian Doll Museum is pleased to announce its upcoming Lunch, Listen and Learn Event with special guest, Bradley Justice

Happy Birthday, Barbie, You Look Marvelous!

Saturday, November 9, 2019 Our doors will open at 11:00 am

Registered guests are invited to spend the day at the Carmel Doll Shop where “Barbie’s Best Friend” Bradley Justice, and assembled guests, will celebrate Barbie’s 60th birthday with a party! Guests will be treated to not only a delicious 1950s-inspired luncheon, but also a memorable souvenir of the day in the form of a Special Edition Barbie, featuring a costume designed by Bradley Justice himself. A fun and informative program will be presented, and a special exhibit will be staged. In addition, we are on planning on welcoming a surprise VIP guest, or two.

RESERVATION FOR Lunch, Listen and Learn Event: Happy Birthday, Barbie, You Look Marvelous!

The cost for this spectacular event is $165 per registrant. Attendance will be limited, so it is suggested that you sign up as soon as possible. (A waiting list will be compiled after our seats have filled.)

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Beautiful French bébés: Léon Casimir BRU, André THUILLIER, Emile Louis JUMEAU, J.N.STEINER, François GAULTIER, JULIEN Young, etc ... Diverse groupings of dolls, ice skates, individual costumes, etc… Parisian dolls: JUMEAU, GAULTIER, DOLEAC — many miniature accessories. Vintage games, optical toys, mechanical toys, dollhouse and rooms, different settings. Miniature furniture, children’s furniture, French Miniatures including SUSTRAC, Tableware for dolls. Background information and documentation, unusual and interesting objects for dolls. Catalog: 15 euros Visible on the sites : www.theimer.fr & www.lombrail-teucquam.com

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November 2019, Volume 22, Number 9

Letters

SHOWTIME Live Doll Shows – a Good News Report by Linda Edward

ON THE COVER A magnificent Bebe Bru Jeune 14 and friends, including a Bruno Schmidt “Wendy” and an Emile Jumeau Bebe 1, reign supreme in the Carmel Doll Shop office. Photo by Samantha Lewis

To the Editor, Although Barbie® landed on this planet after I did, and indeed after I had stopped playing with dolls, she, and her family were never off Coleman radar. Indeed, about twenty years into her existence the Coleman collection, generally thought in the public mind to focus on antique dolls, welcomed it’s first example, quickly followed by not only more Barbies® but also her family members. Then there came the day when I wanted to know their background. So I turned to Bradley Justice. How wonderful to see that Antique Doll Collector has opened the authorship door to Bradley’s unparalled knowledge of these and hopefully other Mattel dolls and to our ever-evolving doll history. I for one look forward to seeing more articles extending the coverage of more recent dolls. Whatever their age or value all dolls have an amazing story to share.

Elizabeth Ann Coleman, co-author The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls, vols 1 & 2 and numerous other publication

UFDC BLUE RIBBON WINNERS PART II, More Stars from Nashville

HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY CARMEL DOLL SHOP Time Flies When You’re Having Fun! by Paula Olsson

The Quest Book Review Museum News In Memorium

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AH BISTO! Rare 1920s “Bisto Kids” promotional dolls, and their creator, Will Owen

Dear Editor, Thank you Antique Doll Collector Magazine for putting Barbie on the cover and thus giving her the respect she deserves. Barbie is truly an American icon. And thank you Bradley for the informative and fascinating article about the #1 Barbie. The knowledge you so graciously share has elevated Barbie to a whole new level for collectors of all types of dolls. Sincerely, Susan Foreman PS: My Barbie before her spa treatment. What better way to commemorate her 60th birthday than having her hair done. Shortly after I received Barbie on Christmas Day 1959 I decided she needed a bubble cut...after all I was wearing a bubble cut. So...off with her ponytail. Needless to say that just cutting off the ponytail does not a bubble cut make. Thank goodness for hats. Well, 60 years later continued on page 61

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1) 17” All Original Jumeau Fashion in Bustle Back Day Dress - with matching Chapeau, heeled Leather Boots, numerous silk covered buttons and fringe, perfectly clean body w. Finger Ring, plus hand painted Silk Purse & Fob. The height of style ‘a la promenade’ with the expression to match! $3350

2) Sublime Jumeau ‘Bebe Triste’ size ’14.’ - a 29” breathtaking ‘Long Face’ in stunning condition with ivory pure bisque,signed Stiff Wrist Body, Orig Finish; blue PWs, perfect artwork and gorgeous antique layers of important Clothes including Leather Shoes…and Provenance! When will there be another like her! $17,900. 3) Choice 17.5” Bru Breveté,Size ‘1’,Cabinet Model w. Signed Bru Shoes lovely mint bisque, luxurious glowing brown PWs w/shaded lids,Cork Pate & mint Uncut Wig, clean body with beautiful Original Arms, heirloom Antique Silk Moire Dress with lace panel, underlayers and Bru Shoes. $11,600

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4) 6.5” Princely French Face Mignonette - the perfect Squire with orig wig, blue PWs, antique suit w/ Matching Cape & Hat and miniature horn, Scare Pink Boots. $1500 4

5) All Original 20” Phenix Steiner- What a face on this blue eyed Beauty! Shaded lids, Closed Mouth, pc’d ears, First Place UFDC winner - All Original from her mint Hip Length Wig, to matching Tasselled Leather Shoes, plus Coat & Hat Ensemble. $3200

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6) 25” Ribbon Winning Krueger Santa - All orig.w/ Buckled Belt, full beard and wreath, firm & unplayed! $595 7) Mint Pair of 7.5” Heubachs great size, fully signed, top quality, ‘early in the mold’ modeling & rich coloring. The best! $395 8) RARE CHINAS: (A) 12” Molded Hat Lady with China Arms & Legs, long fingers, slender body & lady face w/ long neck; Blue Coronet & Snood w. Ruffled Neck, so unique! $1895 (C) Very Rare 13” Molded Hat China Man - representing Northern Europe w/ Decorated Molded Hat, molded hair, Moustache & Goatee; Orig.Body w/ Leather Boots and period clothes. Museum piece. $1695 9) FnB 8” Tinyette Pilgrim - no craze - Make a tradition with his High Hat & Buckled Belt! $190. Felt 10” Indian - bright colors complete w/ Headdress and Label on foot. $85 10) Important 15” Martha Chase ‘Little Nell’ - UFDC Ribbon Winning rarity, all original paint and the very Rare Braided Pigtails, Signed Body, floral frock - all spotless! $2750 11) All Original 13” French Papier Mache- leather Fashion Body,brush stroke hair beneath wig, dramatic Regional Costume,much lace & Gold Threaded Trims, a Treasure just $695 12) Cabinet Size Gottschalk Dollhouse - Rare 1/2 scale 3-room 12” tall Country Cottage. Opens at both sides & back! Only 6” deep & 11” across! Cozy & Quaint! $750 13) Factory Original 8” K&R ‘Starfish Toddlers’ - Wonderful German National Attire from Hats to Leather Shoes, sl.eyes, bright colors & near mint. Adorable $895 14) 12” Rare Model AM mold ‘430’ - Mint w/ Carv’d Teeth, Clo.Mo., orig. Body & Clothes. $395; Small Steiff Fox w/ Button - plus jtd.neck & limbs. $190 15) Outstanding 26” SH 1279 Character - The most expressive we’ve seen! Top quality bisque, orig wig, Factory Shoes, plus Antique Ensemble w/ Matching Hat! Compelling! Only $1695 16) 10” Huge Kestner ‘150’ All Bisque - sl blue eyes, chunky body, mended finger, sweet clothes not shown. Wow! $795 17) 7” All Original ‘150’ Kestner - oodles of ribbon & lace on this delicate confection w/ wig, bonnet, sl.eyes & perfect limbs! $475 18) Special Face 13” Frozen Charlie - important example with articulated Wavy Molded Hair & Brushstrokes, tender Creamy Pink Tint w. Blush, realistic eyes under long brows.$650

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19) 17” Neapolitan Noble Creche Woman - near mint, no touch ups, Glass eyes,an ethereal figure in All Original Silk Gowns & Cloak.

20) 24” French Export SH 1159 Lady - a total heirloom from French Cork Pate & Wig to Heeled Factory Shoes, blue French PW’s, fully jtd Lady Body, featuring her heirloom tailored couture Ensemble incl.Hat, Parasol & Purse. $1695

21) Pre-1900 Holiday Halbig - a 27” luxurious Victorian French Trade Beauty w/ French hip length wig, huge brn PWs, Jumeau Brows, open? mouth, All Heirloom Clothes/Shoes. plus Ermine Cape Collar, Cuffs & Muff. A stunner! $1195 22) Mint 22” Tete Jumeau for Maison Simonne - Closed Mouth, round blue PWs, Original Wig, Pate, Coil plus Factory Shoes w. Rosettes plus Bebe Pin, early Stiff Wrist Signed Body w. Simonne Label - the most exclusive shop in1880’s Paris! $3595 21

23) Gorgeous 25” French Closed Mouth ‘DEP’ Bebe - an extravagant beauty w/ enormous Blue PW eyes, Hip Length Orig French Wig, chunky French body wearing seamstress signed show stopping silk couture w. Exaggerated Vicar’s Hat! only $2895

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24) 15” JDK ‘247’ Hilda’s Sister - dazzling blue eyes, org. Kestner Pate,Wig and Body,pretty antique layered clothes w. Diaper & Booties. All mint $750 25) Most Unusual Closed Mouth 19” Goebel - very expressive w/ PW’s, Orig. wig & Clothes, good body w/ mint bisque arms & rare Swivel Neck! $950 26) 20” Rabery et Delphieu Bebe - tender example w. Blue PWs, barely open mouth, vintage clothes incl. Dress Coat & Hat Ensemble atop her Original RD Jtd. Body. A tender face. $1650 27) 15” Attic Original G.K.‘Bru’ - 34-20; a precious model in the most delicate antique clothes, wig & shoes, orig mint Stiff Wrist Body, shimmering blue PWs, some professional mending and only $1600

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There are few Bébés that inspire poetry; this elusive AT by Alexandre Thuillier is such a gem. This precious, wee child is a mere 12 inches. A singular beauty with gentle dreams peeking through her spiral threaded blue eyes. Her modeling is supreme and her coloring is all crème and tender roses. Exceptional condition and clothed in a beautiful original seafoam-blue silk and lace edged frock with a sensational original complex bonnet of woven straw and matching decorations. Her original long blonde mohair wig is thick and lush. This precious jewel is destined to be the focal point of a fabulous collection. Please call/email

Occasionally, a beauty comes along that mesmerizes us… Capturing our imagination. This gorgeous 24” Petit & Dumoutier Bébé is such a doll. Her enormous oceanblue paperweight eyes inspire daydreams of the 1880’s...what squeals of delight she must have elicited from the lucky little girl she was presented to. Her bisque is pristine and pale and she resides on her original body with metal hands. She is clothed in superb antique fabrics and laces and wears antique shoes. Her mohair wig is luxuriant. Don’t miss out on this delightful and harder to find early P5D. $14,800 Terms Available

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Oh My! This adorable 14 inch child is begging to be scooped up and loved! This ever popular mold by JDK is in excellent condition and completely original. Beautiful and pristine. $3950

Fall into the abyss of this hypnotic beauty’s incredible eyes. This 17 inch First Series Portrait Jumeau Bébé is a show stopper... at once innocent and inquisitive in her look. Marked only with a 1, she is in impeccable condition and resides on her original earliest eight ball jointed body. She has exquisite bisque with the perfect tints of rose and berry and lovely shading above her soulful eyes. Her frock is antique silk and lace; possibly original. Her antique wig is thick and lovely and she comes with a wonderful skin wig as well. Antique underclothing and shoes complete her toilette. Please call/email

This 19’ young man looks like he’s ready to speak! So realistic and handsome! Beautiful bisque, sensational ice-blue eyes and such a wonderful costume! He is very attached to his wee bear, and insists he travel along to his new home! Don’t let him get away! Marked SFBJ 238 PARIS $1795

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See Valerie Fogel’s Beautiful Bébés at the The Antique Doll & Toy Market! Sunday November 10th at the Lynnwood, WA Embassy Suites from 11-4. Also!! Valerie will be speaking and exhibiting on “The History & Romance of the Bru Bébé” November 16 & 17 in London for The 200 Years of Childhood Doll & Teddybear Show AND be participating in the fantastic Cherubins Doll Show November 24 in Paris

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Anne Demuth Selling Fine Antique Dolls 1025 Bowman Rd. Westfield, NC 27053 We have a lovely selection of antique French and German bisque, cloth, Character Dolls. Also, a wide variety of display items including armoires, tables, beds, and dressers. We always carry doll clothing, shoes, and wigs galore to dress your dolls. Everything below book price. Here are just a few of my precious dolls:

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The Quest A Collecting Column by Linda Edward

Collectors at the Ft Myers, FL doll show enjoy the thrill of the hunt while seeking new treasures for their collections. Many such shows draw dealers from other regions and countries giving the collector access to a wide range of dolls and accessories. Photo courtesy of The Fort Myers Doll Club.

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n the over 40 years that I have been dealing in dolls I have tried to explore all avenues for buying and selling. I started off doing shows, then opened a physical shop, then included selling by mail order through classified ads in collector publications, today I sell online and at shows. Every one of these avenues has had its merits but I must admit that none of them have the same feeling of excitement and satisfaction as the interaction between dealers and collectors that takes place at a show. Pulling into the parking area of a doll show always makes my heart race with anticipation. The possibilities of discovering treasure, the joy of experiencing in person, real time exchange with like-minded collectors, the opportunity to see something different that sparks a new interest, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like it. In the past 15 years or so many dealers and collectors alike have wondered about the fate of the doll show experience as we have watched doll shows shrink or disappear entirely and asked ourselves where is this all heading. Changes in the world economy and the peaking of the Baby Boomer generation have certainly had an impact on the antiques and collecting markets. But over the past year and half I have been noticing some encouraging trends at shows. I am seeing a new group of beginning collectors attending shows, younger people

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Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears Inc.

22” Jumeau French Fashion size 9 w/ red V mark, blue treaded eyes, beautiful leather body, patched at wrist, pierced ears, mohair wig, dressed wonderfully $5250. Now $3995. 18.5” CM Steiner Ffe A, 2 early stiff wrist body 1880-1890, HH wig, antique undergarments, shoes & socks, blue PW eyes, lovely body $3495.

16” Ivy by Maggie Made, Maggie Iacono, ball jointed body, pressed felt, 2006, Lt to 80 $675. 5” Erna Meyer German doll house dolls 1945 – 1950’s $150.

27” CM FG “Scroll” mark French Fashion on Gesland body w/ bisque hands & lower legs, chipped right toe, 1887 – 1900, blue PW eyes, pierced ears, beautifully dressed $4850. Rare Terri Lee Frontiersman Now $3850 #358DB/ August 1955 All Original $1295.00 Now $995.00

20” Princess Elizabeth Jumeau SFBJ 306 149 Jumeau Paris Princess, small chip on left eye corner, hands repainted $995.

17” ED Bebe Jumeau E7D on marked Jumeau body, blue pw eyes, pierced ears, repainted hands, HH wig $1595. Now $1150. 5” Erna Meyer German doll house dolls 1945 – 1950’s $125.

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17.5” CM Depose Tete Jumeau 7 w/ red stamp on red, blue Jumeau stamp on body, blue pw eyes, pierced ears, antique clothing & French antique boots $4950. Now $3850.

27.5” Heinrich Handwerck 14 99 22” DEPOSE 10 Jumeau DEP Germany, blue sleep eyes, on 6 ball stiff wrist body antique clothing & leather boots, w/ Jumeau blue stamp, pierced ears $495. blue PW eyes, applied ears, blonde mohair wig, antique clothing, body stamped Jumeau Medaille d’ Or Paris $4995. Now $3995.

27” K star R 122 on toddler body w/ blue flirty eyes, mohair wig, antique clothing $1095 Now $795.

32” Simon & Halbig 1079, blue sl eyes, repainted arms, antique clothing $495. 9” Lenci Mascotte 1930 – 40’s Lady w/ tulip w/ wooden shoes, face a bit dirty, few stains on arms $110.

10” Black K * R 126 on baby body w/ starfish hands, repainted arms, brown sleep eyes, fur wig $595. Now $475. 10” K*R S &H 121 Baby w/ original wig, blue sleep eyes, antique clothing, eyelash as is $185.

11.5” Countess Dagmar Parian by C F Kling, blond hair in updo & back braids, molded shoulder plate, cobalt blue eyes looking upward, wonderful antique body $625. Now $495.

6.5” Gail Creech #1/5 porcelain baby 2005 $395. 7.5” Gail Creech #1/5 porcelain toddler 2005 $395. Maree Massey baby in 3” basket $165.

4” Kestner #620 swivel head all bisque, brown glass eyes, chip on back of neck $225 Now $195. 5.5” Kestner 166 closed mouth, painted teeth, original outfit $195. 4 ¾” Kestner All Bisque w/ swivel neck, 620.2 w/ antique mohair wig $250. 8.5” German All Bisque, brown sleep eyes, original wig, chip at hip, baking split on rim $285.

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Many doll shows include educational displays, doll talks and opportunities to meet and interact with doll artists. A group enjoys some time with Joshua McKenney at the Roseville, CA show. Photo courtesy of crossroadsshows.com.

coming to shows and a general rise in the economic confidence of a new friendship into the bargain. Many dealers of collectors leading to a willingness to add new dolls to their do business both at shows and online. Developing a collections. These observations are supported by antique and face to face relationship with a doll dealer at shows collectible industry statistics also enables both the buyer and seller to have compiled by organizations such successful transactions via mail order. Being able as The Asheford Institute and to hold a doll in your hand, examine its details, ask IBISWorld, which have shown questions, share observations, compare examples is both growth in the antique and the best course of study any collector can find. All collecting industry at a reported of the experiences gained by attending shows put rate of 7.2% over the past five the collector in a better position to be able to buy years and activity among a new successfully in any arena. generation actively engaging in Collecting in a vacuum can be a lonely collector pursuits. At a recent experience, there is a vast community of collectors show a number of the dealers out there ready to welcome you and a doll shows where talking together and I are the perfect place to become a part of that was gratified to hear them say community. Person to person interaction at they had been noticing these shows leads to doll finds, increased same trends. This is good news knowledge and new friendships within For information on upcoming doll shows the doll collecting community. Photo for our beloved hobby! please check these resources: from a Dedham, MA show courtesy of Whatever the level of collinsgifts.com. Antique Doll Collector magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Event experience a collector has, Calendar (page 61) or online at http://www. shows are a wonderful antiquedollcollector.com/ opportunity to learn more. Dealers who handle dolls are The United Federation of Doll Clubs, Inc passionate about their field and love to talk with collectors calendar listings at https://www.ufdc.org/ about the hobby. When you purchase from a dealer you are calendar/ able to benefit from their knowledge and experience. They do the leg work in locating rare items, checking conditions of each Rubylane Incâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doll lane facebook page events piece and doing the market research to track realistic current calendar at https://www.facebook.com/pg/ prices. By developing a firsthand relationship with a dealer, the RubyLaneDolls/events/ collector not only gains access to items they might never find Doll Show USA listings at http://dollshowusa. on their own but also often finds themselves the beneficiary com/ 16

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Book Review

The Other Russian Dolls, Antique Bisque, 1980s to Plastic by Linda Holderbaum

A new book called, The Other Russian Dolls is published this month by Schiffer Publishing (www.schifferbooks. com ). Schiffer, which is billed as the “leading independent publisher of books about people’s passions,” is the perfect publisher for this comprehensive guide to Russian dolls, one clearly aimed at passionate collectors like our readers. Happily, the book is written by our friend and contributor, Linda Holderbaum, who is both a collector and a doll authority. Sharing her wide knowledge and detailed color photos, Holderbaum’s book is like having a seminar in your own home. It is broken down into categories, text and pictures, that include – Antique and Contemporary Bisque, Stockinette,

Circa 1920s Rarely seen and difficult to find is this 14-inch beauty with an unidentified outfit. Her long, blond braids have ribbon woven into the hair, and the ends of both braids have interesting metallic ribbon tied in. Her unusual white felt-type or heavy flannel outfit has designs running down the front decorated with intricately modeled plastic buttons. The back of her costume is very plain. The fabric and trim on her hat matches her dress. She wears clear glass beads for her necklace. A cloth tag is sewn to the inside front of her dress, reading a faint “3 0.” She is barefoot. 18

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small and large, and Plastics beginning with the 1960s. A stand-out section is a round-up of vintage dolls from all fifteen Republics. For many the term, “Russian Dolls” conjours up the image of tourist-focused round-bottomed lacquered nesting dolls. But there is far, far more to the story, as the guide shows. Holderbaum’s wonderful book will enlighten doll collectors, both as a guide and as an enjoyable visit to beautiful, colorful doll rarities you may never get to meet in person. Below are pictures of examples of the rarities shown in this book. The guide can be bought on Amazon, or wherever books are sold. For more information go to www. schifferbooks.com It can be bought on Amazon or wherever books are sold.

After 1922 This 11-inch lady is probably from the city due to her elaborate dark-green dress, though the specific area is unknown. She sports a paisley shawl to stay warm. The pink fabric that is used for the ruffles at her wrists is also used as the wrap for her blond hair. Her cloth tag is found on the front under her shawl and reads “MADE IN SOVIET UNION.” The back of her outfit shows the two rows of ruffles that make her dress so elaborate. The ruffles, also of the same fabric as her dress, encircle the entire skirt.

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Holiday Dreams - Holiday Treasures 3. Impressive large googly – 13” – wonderful antique outfit – blue sleep eyes – perfect bisque – original toddler body – marked AM 323 – excellent condition. $1,795.

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1. All original 15” Sonneberg closed mouth - marked BP 224 - circa 1890. Perfect bisque and body finish - brown eyes - dimpled cheeks - great doll for any collection. $1,950. 2. Wow! Choice 11” Premiere Bebe Jumeau - size 1 - blue eyes with spiral threading – blonde mohair wig over cork pate - perfect bisque and body - circa 1877. $7,450. 5. Stunning 18” Jumeau Portrait Fashion circa 1875 – very large dramatic blue eyes – rarer wooden body with deluxe swivel jointing at waist – perfect – outstanding outfit. $7,750.

4. These three boys would enhance any collection: A. 9.5” Heubach boy in all original condition. Wonderful modeling – perfect bisque. $775. B. Charming 11” Lenci boy in original condition - detailed outfit including pipe $675. C. Frozen Charlie 9” marked “Germany 6078” rare with hands. $545

6. Sweet Little Fellow – 12” rare K*R 116A – mint all original condition – brown sleep eyes – blond mohair wig. $2,450.

9. Three adorable little German child dolls with perfect balljointed bodies: A. Beautiful 12” B&P 201 brown complexion, original wig, antique dress. $1,750. B. 10.5 S&H 1079 – perfect bisque and body – original blond wig – blue sleep eyes. $1,195. C. Great little K-R boy doll – only 8”. Perfect BJ body and body finish. Blue sleep eyes and blonde hair. Totally original. $975.

12. Charming pouty by S&H – mold 1488 – on toddler body – original wig – perfect 14” – circa 1915. $1,950.

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8. My personal favorite – rare S&H 1358 ebony black character – 19” – perfect bisque and body finish – original wig – highly desirable doll with fired on lips – stunning original red dress and hat. $6,450.

7. Casimir Bru at his best – Splendid Bru Jne size 6 – 19” – excellent condition, molded tongue and breasts – original wig over cork pate – pierced ears, brown paperweight eyes – beautiful costumed – repair to left thumb. $17,950.

10. One of the rarest of the AM character dolls – marked Germany A5M – large 19” size – perfect head and body – blue intaglio eyes – blond extended wig – outstanding doll. $18,750.

11. Outstanding 18” Sonneberg child doll in the French manner (resembles Jumeau Triste) – blue glass eyes – original blond wig – perfect head and body – outstanding outfit. $2,750.

13. Kathe Kruse – type I boy doll – circa 1915 – superb original condition – one of the best I’ve ever had! $3,250.

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Preview: Friday 10am-3pm and Saturday 8am

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Approx. 250 Wee Forest Folk Figures to be sold from 9 am till Noon. DOLLS TO START DIRECTLY AT NOON!!! We will be selling approx. 350 dolls and doll related lots from various estates. Antique Dolls to Include: 16 ½” C/M Tete Jumeau with original cork pate, wig & clothing, 26” O/M Tete Jumeau; 19” O/M Tete Jumeau; 21 ½” Early Glass Eyed Papier Mache O/M w/Bamboo Teeth on Kid Leather Body; 24” American Muslin-Lined Head No. 7 Girl; Spaniel Hair Milliner’s Model (missing legs); 32” Greiner; China Heads; etc; 34” S&H 1079; Heinrich Handwerk; Simon Halbig; Walkure; A. Marseille; George Borgfeldt; A.M. 9 ½” Ptd. Bisque “Just Me” w/Trunk of Orig. Clothes; etc; Bahr & Proschild; Kestner; Hertel Schwab; Schoenau & Hoffmeister, Herman Von Berg; Kley & Hahn; Franz Schmidt; etc; Fine Selection of Chase to Inc: Children, Babies & Vintage Children from 12” to 20” to Inc: Petite 12” Bob Haired Brown Eyed Chase Girl; etc. Variety of Composition; 1950-60’s Diorama created by Helen Bruce (miniature artist); Lg. Selection of Hard Plastics to Inc: 20 Ideal Toni’s; Well Loved Vintage Teddy Bear; Lg. Selection of Steiff, Bears & Children to Inc: 20” Winnie the Pooh, Penguin, Santa (Some Orig. Boxes) etc; Ltd Edition Artist Bears by Joan Woessner; Selection of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls in Orig Boxes; Groupings of Ethnic Dolls; Lg Selection of Modern Dolls to Inc: 12” R. John Wright “Abigail” w/tag; Rosemary & Timothy in Orig. Boxes; Good Selection of Sashas in Orig. Boxes; 20 Ideal Patti Playpals; Vogue Ginnys in Orig. Boxes, Ashton Drake Gene Dolls in Orig. Boxes; Great American Dolls; Madame Alexanders in Boxes; Sev. Kathy Kruse in Orig. Boxes; Heidi Ott in Orig Boxes; Selection of Barbies in Boxes; etc; Additional Items to Inc: Doll Parts; Good Amount of Antique & Vintage Doll Clothing; Doll Furniture; etc.

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Museum News Handbags – History of a timeless accessory EXHIBITION October 19, 2019 – April 5, 2020 Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

ags have not always been cult objects for women only. In earlier times, both men and women carried pouches and bags. It was practical to wear bags on belts or even as pouches slung around the waist under outer garments. During the course of fashion history, the unisex bag gradually transformed into the handbag exclusively for female use. When close-fitting chemise dresses made of gauzy muslin came out, there was no choice other than to carry the pouch in the hand or on the arm. It was not until 1875 that a handbag with a handle was introduced. In the 20th century handbags experienced their great boom. Bags, such as the socalled Kelly bag, became absolute cult objects and icons. Some of the greatest and most influential bag designers, including Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Gucci and Prada, started in the saddler business and originally produced luxury travel luggage. This exhibition, with around 400 items, provides insight into the history of handbags beginning in 1550.

The early history of an accessory

The first bags were most likely made from skins tied to a stick to carry food or flint stones. Over time, straps developed for wearing bags around the hips. This had the advantage of leaving the hands free. This form of belt bag was worn by the inhabitants of ancient Rome and those who came after up to the Crusades, both men and women. In the 13th century, bags were equipped with metal racks to enlarge them and give them more stability. This construction was common until the 15th century, and only the belt embellishments and content of a bag could distinguish whether it belonged to a man or a woman. Then, in the 15th century, more delicate bags in the form of the alms bag appeared for the first time. These signified wealth and prosperity. Often they were decorated with pearls and cords and were attached to a chain on the belt. Big, sturdy bags indicated hard work and were mainly used by farmers. Bag-shaped pockets appeared in the 16th and 17th centuries, but were less commonly used. More widespread were one or two bags hidden under a wide skirt that could be reached through a slit in the garment. These kinds of bags – also sewn to the petticoat – were very common for a long time and can still be found today in traditional costumes. Men wore pockets more and more often, so they no longer needed bags. Thus, women as bag carriers ultimately prevailed against the men.

Leopard bag in monogrammed canvas and leather by Azzedine Alaia Louis Vuitton, 1996

The bag comes to hand

By the end of the 18th century, women’s dresses became more delicate: the Empire style emerged, eliminating the possibility of carrying a bag under one’s clothing. The reticule made its way to the lady’s wrist. This evolution of the cloth bag was finely decorated and equipped with a loop or a handle. In the early years, the reticule was treated ungraciously by the press, but by 1805, when women were wearing a bodice as outerwear, the reticule had become an established accessory without which a woman would not go out on the street. The small pouch was used by ladies of higher society from the late 18th century to hold small objects that they wanted to have with them always, such as a handkerchief, smelling salts, powder or the like. The shape initially remained the same, but soon artistic variations appeared; for example, in the form of a knitted pineapple or artistically embroidered bags. In 1846, the metal frame was invented, this handbag differed significantly from its predecessors, gaining greater practical and fashion importance. Later, hard-shell bags with carrying handles useful for travel were needed, the first handbags made of leather came to be. They looked more like small suitcases and had a snap closure for the first time. In the middle of the 19th century, wealthy people began to travel more often, thanks to the expansion of railways. For this they 24

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White embroidered purse, c 1850 Stoff, Stickereien und Spitze

Museum News needed luggage. The bags were usually equipped with locks and let the contents of the ladies’ bags become an even greater mystery for men. Towards the end of the century, more emphasis was placed on the ornamentation of bags; for example, with beads or metal links. Brand protection also gradually became an issue. At Louis Vuitton in 1896, the logo was painted by hand on the suitcases to avoid imitations. After all, the travel bags had an excellent reputation that had to be defended.

Handbags and the 20th century

The evolution of the handbag in the 20th century reflects the evolution of fashion as a whole. The changes in the role of women in society redefined the function, size and shape of the handbag. It developed from a small pouch with a drawstring, which had no real use besides a decorative purpose, to a hard-shell carrying bag for the independent woman that held keys, make-up and other items of modern lifestyle. After the First World War, leather was scarce and expensive, so even well-known fashion houses turned to cotton fabrics. At the same time, the proportion of synthetic materials increased sharply in the 1920s. The zipper, adopted from the transport bags of the Canadian army, became socially acceptable in 1923. A fashion high point was reached with the minimally designed envelope bags (pochettes), which had a cover flap, like their 18th- and 19th-century predecessors. Also fashionable during the 1920s, were the wellknown bags whose shape was determined by a frame. There were also exotic-looking dance bags as well as bags of metal links (chain maille) made of mesh pockets, some decorated with fringes below. Handbags made of metal links have been around since the early 18th century. However, they remained extremely rare because of the laborious manual work. Only after the introduction of the first machine for producing metal mesh fabrics in 1908 did they become affordable for the general public. Men, who had often stashed their wives’ belongings in their jacket and trouser pockets, were released from this task in 1938 at the latest, when Elsa Schiaparelli brought the lantern bag onto the market. It had enough space for cigarettes, make-up, money and keys, and even had electric light. The 1920s shaped handbag fashion by using elaborate straps and unmistakable ornaments in Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles.

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

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16” K * R #101 “Peter” Pouty Character, painted eyes, great creamy bisque, orig. mohair wig, ant. knickers & jacket, ant. socks & “marked” leather leather shoes, orig. K * R jointed body, first out of mold modeling, extremely full pouting lips. ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!!! Only....$2175.

5” All Bisque Orsini “Didi”, gl. eyes, immaculate bisque overall, GREAT orig. mohair wig, complete FACTORY ORIGINAL costume, orig. Orsini chest label that even incl. her name “Didi”. The first I have had that had it ALL, orig. perfect all bisque body w/Orsini pointed finger. A JEWEL!! $1975.

9.5” French E.D. Bebe, immaculate pale bisque, pw eyes, luscious lashes, ant. mohair wig, Fr. silk & lace dress, ant. undies, ant. leather shoes, orig. socks & fabulous ant. Fr. hat, orig. ED body, DARLING & RARE teeny cabinet size. A GEM!! $4850.

6” RARE All Bisque Kestner Pouty W/ Jointed Knees, perfect bisque overall, sl. eyes, “swivel neck”, orig. mohair wig & hairband, factory orig. ruffly batiste & lace dress & lavendar multi strap boots, orig. all bisque JDK body w/RARE jointed knees, mine for many years. Beautiful addition to any collection. DARLING!! $7950.

18” K * R #117 “Mein Liebling”, sl. eyes, perfect creamy bisque, orig. clean mohair wig, ant. ecru dress w/silk trim, ant. beret, orig. socks & leather shoes, orig. slip & undies, on fabulous orig. K * R body, great pouty modeling. GORGEOUS!!! $4650.

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UFDC Competitive Exhibit • Nashville, Tennessee 2019 ~ Part 2 ~ 1

PARIAN/UNTINTED BISQUE 1. Decorative accessories, Hope Sorrells

2. Decorative accessories/contrasting, Kathy Turner 3. Decorative accessories/NOT contrasting, Kathy Turner 4. Undecorated, Kate Reed 5. Undecorated, Kate Reed 6. Molded/decorative headwear, Kathy Turner 7. Molded/decorative headwear, Mary Elizabeth Groupe

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CLOTH 1. Handknit/crochet, before 1940, Pamela Coghlan 2. American commercial, flat-faced, Susan Popp 3. American commercial, molded, Barbara Manhart 4. American commercial, molded, Julie Blewis 5. American commercial, molded, Susan Booker 6. American commercial topsy-turvey, Judy Heckert 7. American commercial topsy-turvey, Suzi Smith

8. Handmade topsy-turvey, Suzi Smith 9. Handmade topsy-turvey, Andrea Jones 10. Alexander, Averill, Mollye’s, Julie Blewis 11. Alexander, Averill, Mollye’s, Patricia Brow 12. Alexander, Averill, Mollye’s, Marsha Hunter

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13. Liberty of London, Linda Holderbaum 14. Raggedy Ann/Andy, pre-1960, Jill Sturgeon 15. European, molded face, Susan Popp 16. R. John Wright adult, Julie Blewis 17. R. John Wright, pair/set, Sara Fusco 18. R. John Wright, pair/set, Shirley Snare 19. Artist doll, 1970-2000, Loretta Nardone 20. Artist doll, 1970-2000, Linda Holderbaum

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FRENCH DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD 1. French Fashion-type, leather limbs, Gail Cook

5. Jumeau, closed mouth, Florie Hirsch

2. French Fashion-type, leather limbs, Karen Delfino

6. Jumeau, closed mouth, Vickie Kutz

3. French Fashion-type, other, Gail Cook

7. Bru, closed mouth, Vickie Kutz

4. French Fashion-type, other, Gail Cook

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The Step-siste�’s Tale

Dewees Cochran and Children Dolls By Sue Nile As Gregory McGuire told us in Wicked and Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, even the supposedly wicked and ugly have a tale to tell, and there are two sides to every story. So goes the tale of Children Dolls, Priscilla Bushnell and Dewees Cochran.

hen Dewees Cochran told the story of Children Dolls in November of 1952, she said she wanted to create a modern ‘Cinderella’ who could reach a greater number of children than she was able to do with her one-of-a-kind portrait dolls. She had had success with dolls based on her designs and produced by Effanbee as their American Children or Look-Alike dolls, the Second World War and the death of Mr. Baum of Effanbee put a stop to their production. As Dewees said, “It seems that everything of which dolls are made is strategic material.”1 With the war ended, she decided she wanted something closer to the latex dolls she had created for a wealthy clientele. She would begin mass producing dolls: “Latex had been greatly improved through necessary changes made in its production during the War. It no longer stained and could be mixed in a variety of consistencies…” “In 1947 the association, at that time known as Young Books Inc., contracted for the backing, production and sale of a series of four dolls designed by me. The first of these was the “Cindy” doll fabricated in latex by a fine patented process owned by a New Jersey plastics firm. With my assistance, a workshop was established in New York City to make the wigs, clothes, assemble and sell the dolls wholesale. I was very much pleased with them and they were an immediate success. Very substantial orders came in from leading stores coast to coast. However, “Young Books” undergoing a reorganization which included discontinuance of toys, withdrew from the association. Fabrication difficulties in the New Jersey plant, dissention among the remaining associates, resulted in my withdrawal from the Company with agreement that upon sale of the stock on hand of Cindy dolls their production should cease. Other very inferior dolls based on this model and one simulating one of my “Look-Alike” smiling models are still on the market. Although my name is not being used in any printed form, this distresses me because people seem to recognize them as mine. They are truly frightful distortions.”2 As Dewees’ frustration grew with the dolls produced by Children Dolls being confused with her dolls, she referred to the later produced Cindys as “Cindy’s stepsisters” and the Cookie and Pinky as “those bogus dolls with terrible names”. Dewees told the story several times – in her autobiography As If They Might Speak, in Helen Bullard’s The American Doll Artist and in various presentations and letters. 1. Notes from the Coleman Collection dated January 24, 1953, Dewees Cochran, Suggested corrections of the notes given on my Doll Talk given to the The Doll Collectors of America, Inc., November 1, 1952. 2. Notes from the Coleman Collection dated January 24, 1953, Dewees Cochran, Suggested corrections of the notes given on my Doll Talk given to the The Doll Collectors of America, Inc., November 1, 1952.

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The Other Side of The Tale money and join us. But Dewees insisted on 51% of the riscilla Bushnell was the sister of the owner of stock and this was wrong and made it hopeless. During Young Books in New York City. I can imagine the waiting time of everyone trying to reason with her sister, Priscilla and Dewees discussing the Dewees, we started anyway. That is the reason for the concept of the dolls, getting excited and diving into first catalogue with her name on it. And what expense the venture. Priscilla functioned as the salesperson and and troubles we had. I had to finance the workshop and traveling face of the company. In 1978, she wrote a letter fixtures for the doll body maker; finance Ellen [Weigers] detailing the “Background of Children Dolls 19473 in setting up shop for making the clothes; find someone 1950.” The letter states “It was all a catastrophe, but at to make shoes; a German woman Dewees knew to make least I learned what it feels like to go bankrupt and of the hand-wefted real hair wigs; and much else.” On the how kind people are in adversity. The affair started at letter is a handwritten note that says “pay for the decal the time I was buyer and manager for a very successful eyes’; have a sculptress design a supposed baby doll – Madison Avenue shop in N.Y.C. owned by my sister and really looked 5 yrs. old UGH!” started a month before the 1929 crash, as a children’s Many doll artists faced the frustration that Dewees bookshop. The shop grew into adult books, gifts and experienced in trying to bring a greater quantity of toys. Its name was Young Books.” Priscilla goes on to dolls to market. She became part of an association with write about Velvalee Dickinson, the ‘doll spy’ who had Priscilla and a fabrication firm whose product she was rented a second-floor storefront from her sister, but then very pleased with. They produced the first Cindy doll. returns to the story of Children Dolls. “My sister was Trying to decrease the production time, the Cindys Dewees Cochran’s store contact, and we took many went from hand-painted eyes to decal eyes. So, there orders for her “Portrait Dolls”….Because so many toy will be a difference in the eye painting even in that first buyers were coming to our shop to see what we had, production of Cindy. Dewees always maintained that and how we operated, my sister and I decided to go into these were the only ‘true’ Cindys; they were 1000 dolls wholesale on the side…AND SO we foolishly decided marked with the embossed name which were produced to include Dewees. The young man, just returned from the War, was to make the bodies; a marvelous German woman [Ellen Weigers of “L’Atalier Chic”the lady who would make the clothes for Cindy and for Children Dolls, Inc] was to make the clothes – we knew her from wartime when she was making aprons (party ones, as in wartime people were not buying many clothes, and aprons became chic to dude up the old dress). This endeavor became too big for Young Books and an outsider wanted to invest $5,000 in the doll business. So I left my good job to head it up, or at least I thought I would be in control. We had many meetings with lawyers, plus the fact the toy buyer from Hutzlers, Baltimore wanted to invest some Stamped Cindy body, private collection. 3. Letter from the Coleman Collection, Priscilla Bushnell dated February 23, 1978.

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Note difference in eye detail and molding of fingers, Private collection.

in 1947. Multiple letters detail the production issues and contract issues which led to Dewees deciding to leave the association but agreeing to sell two designs to the new company, Children Dolls, Inc. for the calendar year 1948. The two doll designs were a smiling doll and Cindy. The agreement would terminate on December 15, 1948 and the master molds would be returned to Dewees. After Dewees left the association and with the new company trying to increase production and using a different manufacturing process, the dolls show a marked difference – such as less fine painting, decal eyes and less detailed molding. Priscilla continued to write “Finally Dewees withdrew, and I was left in too deep to quit (I should have). I have no ambitions – should have had – but enormous determination! Harpers Bazaar and the New Yorker magazine gave us fabulous write-ups – these dolls were so unique!” A 1948 newspaper article describes ‘Cindy’, a Doll with a Personality and states she is “one of four “Children Dolls” who first saw the light of toyland in a New York shop last fall. Priscilla Bushnell, manufacturer of the dolls and a former toy buyer, felt there was a need for good “personality” dolls for children. She took her idea to a New York sculptor, suggested an age and a personality, hired a dressmaker and a fabricator and set up shop at 10 East 46th street.”4 The brochure from Children Dolls, Inc. shows four dolls – Cindy, Pinky, Cookie and Corky. Who the New York sculptor may have been, other than the Cindy design Dewees had sold to Children Dolls, Inc. is unknown. The Cindy design was made in two sizes, 15” and 17”. The other molds, Pinky, Cookie and Corky are not believed to be Dewees’ design. Dewees’ displeasure about having her name associated with ‘those dolls with the terrible names’ would seem to provide confirmation of that.

Returning to Priscilla’s letter: “Orders started to come in – our delivery was awful – the bodies kept falling apart – what rejects we had! The word ‘rejects’ reminds me that in the beginning, we made a contract with a company, ‘Molded Latex’, who supplied observation balloons during the War. They had invented a seamless way of molding latex, and were most anxious to take on the doll bodies. More delays plus constant failure to affix the wires of the cords. The doll would not stand up which was imperative. It was then we had to turn to Dewees’ young man who had made bodies for her. When things were starting to look not too bad, I decided to buy a cheap car and drive to the Coast and back via Texas. We already had the big shops – or many of them – but I was certain there were myriad small shops in small cities who would like them. My first stop was Pittsburgh and Hornes. I travelled with a Sterno stove and cooked my meals on little side roads (wouldn’t be safe today, nor, I suppose, was it entirely then). That morning I sat after breakfast, combing the doll’s hair – they were always squashed into cartons – and praying for an order. I prayed too hard! The toy buyer was enraptured, called down the president, and gave me an order for $5,000! I should have turned back right then – my partner Ellen exclaimed over the phone how could we fill it in addition to all we had. But I was on my impulsive way! Hudson’s in Detroit gave me a big order and expected fast supply as they wanted to do a window of them. (Poor them – poor me!). From then on my smaller cities proved me wrong! The toy buyer in Akron put me wise. He told me that if the dolls were seen in his store or any like it in the small cities, the customers would not register on their value. But they would buy them in Chicago; and the Chicago customer would buy them in New York; and the New would buy them in Paris. That’s how snobbery goes! My car was smashed in Nebraska,

4. Newspaper clipping, Dewees Cochran archives, UFDC Museum, Kansas City, Missouri

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Above: Children Dolls, Inc. brochure, courtesy of Coleman Collection. Right: Publicity photos of Priscilla travelling with the dolls, courtesy of Coleman Collection.

but I sold it to the wrecker for what I had paid (so soon after the War, cars were still scarce). I forgot to say that by this time the children were begging for clothes like the dolls. The simplicity appealed to the sophisticated mother, and so Ellen was starting to make them to order. I had dates around the country for showings of the clothes and took measurements for the ‘little darlings’. With no car but that cash on hand I flew the rest of the trip living on nothing when landed. I had clothes showing in Denver and other places, but always the dolls were paramount. In San Francisco the newspaper was crazy about the dolls, and also they arranged for a newspaper in Oklahoma to take photos of me and the dolls for use in California.”5 5. Letter from the Coleman Collection, Priscilla Bushnell dated February 23, 1978.

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“By that time I guess I had done Los Angeles – I remember the smog and the awful place I stayed (I never spent more than $2 a night, and still cooked with my sterno – naughty!). Then came Texas and New Orleans. Here I was phoned by my partner to fly home as doll delivery was very bad. I cannot remember how many dolls plus myriad doll clothes separate we actually delivered. I don’t think we ever had any returned by any shop because we were always careful to only sell perfect ones. I vaguely remember our gross sales were $30,000 and several Wall street firms thought of taking us over – for tax losses. This was the big era for venture capital. But the bodies licked us, and though the bank cared very much and had loaned us $3,000, we could not continue.” “We repaid them, gave all machinery to the body maker and paid our bills. Incidentally the young plastics man had gotten into making seamless artificial hands and limbs, seamless plastic fruits (on our time, but I don’t blame him). We remained friends. In fact I think I

still had Dewees for a friend, but hard to tell - Coming to the end at last. It is hard to keep the sequence after all these times...” Priscilla goes on to describe what she did next – became a saleswoman for a British women’s wear company, then a teacher in Peru. She met someone, married and finished “I believe that life is a picture puzzle type thing, and that each piece precedes the possibility of the next one. And so, one can say that if it had not been for the dolls the subsequent bits would not have happened. Too bad I didn’t keep a few of the dolls so you could now have them. But what was past was passed.”6 Both Dewees and Priscilla felt the loss of their friendship. Priscilla suffered financial losses while Dewees felt the heartbreak of seeing a treasured design executed in a way that upset her. And as is evident in Priscilla’s letter of 1978 and multiple articles quoting Dewees throughout the years, it bothered both women for a long time. So ends the Stepsister’s Tale.

Note the difference in the detail of the body of the marked Cindy versus that of Pinky and the unmarked Cindy. Photos courtesy of private collection.

6. Letter from the Coleman Collection, Priscilla Bushnell dated February 23, 1978.

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Happy 30th Anniversary Carmel Doll Shop “Time Flies When You’re Having Fun” By Paula Olsson

The World is filled with such a number of things, I am sure we should all be as happy as kings. “A Child’s Garden of Verses” by Robert Louis Stevenson, who in 1879, came to Monterey in pursuit of his ladylove Fanny Osborne.

Chapter One Once upon a time in an enchanted kingdom by the sea… I know you have all heard that old story. But wait, what I am about to tell you really did happen and in an actual enchanted kingdom, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California on the Monterey Peninsula. Thirty years ago my dear friends Michael Canadas and David Robinson called to tell me they were going to take over a small existing doll shop in downtown Carmel. The two of them had already been running a charming antiques shop in Monterey where we had originally met four years earlier. There they featured decorative furniture, interesting accessories and a smattering of dolls and I was one of their first customers. The dolls fast became an integral part of their inventory so when they had the opportunity to take over the existing doll shop in Carmel, they took the chance. With three hundred dollars and a lot of tenacity, Michael and David transformed the tiny doll shop into a magical wonderland. I often imagine myself going back in time into the Parisian doll boutiques of the 1800s, but I am sure “Au Calife de Bagdad” or “Au Nain Bleu,” had nothing to rival the Carmel Doll Shop. For those of you not familiar with Carmel, it started as a bohemian artists community in the early 1900s. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, its gorgeous beaches and tall rustling pines shrouded in fog have a mesmerizing draw. Celebrities frequent the area as a “hide out”. Carmel has been a popular place for honeymooners, including John and Jacqueline Kennedy, Madonna and Sean Penn. It was always a sleepy little town with storybook houses, some even with thatched roofs. Early on, Carmel was a village of unique one-of-a-kind shops and it had remained so in 1989 when Michael and David took over the doll shop. You had to search it out, around a corner and then down a side street. Besides the captivating merchandise, the shop also provided a doll and teddy bear hospital service. One day Kim Novak walked in the shop (if you don’t know who she is STOP whatever you are doing and go watch “Vertigo.” Go. Now!) Miss Novak brought her teddy bear in to get spruced up. Michael remembered her from his childhood. He used to sit on her lap at his mother’s Carmel Valley restaurant, “the 40

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pretty lady that came in regularly for coffee.” It didn’t take long for the business to grow by leaps and bounds. In addition to the shop, David and Michael would also pack up their wares and set up at doll shows and conventions which eventually brought more customers to the shop. They also participated in fund-raisers for local charities. I remember helping with a doll wedding extravaganza for the Cancer Society in which Martha Stewart was guest chairwoman. It was there at the benefit that they met their biggest fan, the ninety-something Katherine Weatherly. She was a wonderful woman with a childlike sense of fun and had kept all of her toys and dolls from childhood. She loved her many play dates at the shop. She became an honorary member of our doll club, “The Carmel Doll and Toy Study Group,” which Michael and David founded. Most of the meetings were held at their various doll shop locations throughout the years, and since the club has now grown much larger, their new location is perfect for meetings. Our club has raised money for numerous charities and continues to do so. During the early 1990s, Michael and David started making frequent buying trips to Europe and the treasures they brought back were snapped up quickly. Remember, this is before the internet was widely used and the doll shop filled a void for hungry collectors. We were all dying to see what precious objects were to be discovered upon their return. Usually, I would get a phone call the day they got back. I’d answer; there would be a pause, I would hear the tinkling sound of music and then the telephone would go dead. I had a penchant for marottes and automatons and they always knew how to tempt me…just wind one of them up, no words necessary! On a couple of occasions I got to go along on these trips. I still have flashbacks of flying down the German autobahn on a snowy day with the car crammed to the roof with antiques. I was packed into the back seat along with the “merch.” It was probably to my advantage, since all of the boxes were piled on top of me, that I couldn’t see out of the windows or my nightmares would be worse.

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Christmas Open House at the first location of the Carmel Doll Shop. Who is that handsome young man?

Michael and me at the Martha Stewart Gala….were we ever that young? David built the doll-sized gazebo for our doll wedding theme.

From the beginning, the dolls were always posed for action. Note the snowball fight between the two unruly youngsters.

The French fashion doll scale opera house decked out for the holidays.

The holiday displays at the Doll Shop were phenomenal, and most particularly, Christmas was a special time. They would close the shop before their Holiday Open House, put paper over the windows days prior and we would line up to get in for the special event. Sometimes they would ask their friend Anita Starr to help out by working in the shop. Anita has been an executive secretary at MGM Studios back in the day. She was always dressed to the nines, usually decked out wearing a hat and gloves and seemed ancient at the time. (I hate to say it but I am probably older now than she was then.) Anita really was a slice of “old Hollywood” and had dated Clark Gable and Robert Taylor in her day. Her credo was, “Watch the quality of your thinking and the rest of your life will dance into place.” She was a true gem and a memorable part of the beginnings of the first chapter of the Carmel Doll Shop. Michael always had a great love of French fashion dolls and studies everything he can about the costumes of the 18th and 19th centuries. Historians Dorothy and Jane Coleman provided a wealth of information to the doll world and were of great inspiration and mentors to him, as well as David. Authors of “The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls” and “The Collector’s Book of Doll Clothing,” they were regular visitors to the Doll Shop.

In 1997 Michael and David set a high bar for United Federation of Doll Clubs presentations when they created “The Romance” as a slide show (now in DVD form) for the UFDC annual convention “To Have and To Hold” in Anaheim, California. The program was a labor of love that centered on the “life and loves” of Lillian dal Monte, a fashion doll. Michael designed all of her fabulous costumes and David provided the many sets. My job was to keep the lighted candles from setting the dolls on fire and to keep their then pet Bassett Hounds, Max and Arthur, from eating the miniature wedding cake. David could make something wonderfully elegant out of anything. One day all three of us were on an antiques hunt up in the California Gold Country. I spied an old, wooden fireplace mantle in a field behind a shop and suggested it would make a great “front of an opera house,” needed for “The Romance.” After they purchased the relic, David worked his magic, and with additions, along with gallons of paint, including a treatment of faux marble and gold gilding, it looked as if it could rival Teatro alla Scala in miniature. The opera house became an integral part of the plot of the video featured in several of the scenes and now can be seen on display at the Carmel Doll Shop.

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Chapter 2 The best things come in small Packages…

This is the second Carmel Doll Shop location, however, this panoramic photo is very deceiving. Seven images are spliced together so the shop appears to be much larger. It was filled to the brim with exquisite temptations, but it was really a very tiny shop.

In 2002 the shop moved around the corner and across the street, down the lane, and around another corner to an enchanted cozy courtyard. The first shop was tiny and this one was only a tad bigger, but it was bit more visible. Michael and David had closed the Monterey antiques shop to devote more time to the dolls. This would give them a chance to do more doll shows and go on additional European buying trips together. They still participated in a few regular antiques shows and had a presence at a high end antiques showroom in San Francisco, but most of their energy went into the doll shop. Also the internet age had come upon us, so David helped to design and set up a comprehensive and imaginative web site for the shop. The two made a very efficient team. Thirty-four years ago when I first met them, David and Michael ran their antiques shop in the daytime and worked in restaurants at night. Their early backgrounds, working hard in the hospitality business, had given them a strong work ethic and taught them a good lesson in customer service as well as attention to detail. In the same year that the doll shop moved to its new location in downtown Carmel, I retired after twenty five years in my floral business. I had assisted with shows and projects even while I ran my own shop, but now I could become the official doll shop helper full time. Within weeks of starting my new position, Michael and David purchased a large collection of antique furnished doll houses, which had been collecting dust in storage for over fifty years, from a museum in Spain. Every day for the first several months

of my new job I spent cleaning doll house furniture with a Q-tip. Little did I know what I was getting into. In 2005 the Carmel Doll Shop packed up their French fashion doll collection along with trunks full of haute couture, and made a trip to the Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City. The exhibit, titled “La Fete de Parisiennes” was the first showing of dolls of this type at a major museum and coincided with the UFDC convention. The magnificent French dolls shown in vignette settings with fine miniature furniture and accessories were breathtaking and was very well received. A review in the Wall Street Journal proclaimed it, “A must-see exhibit.” Michael and David received an Award of Excellence from UFDC in recognition of this splendid display. With the exposure on the web, the business grew and grew again. Carmel Doll Shop’s ads were always meticulously arranged and photographed by Michael personally. He also wrote many articles for the magazine, which promoted the shop but also the hobby in general. As a team Michael and David designed and edited the Souvenir Journal for the UFDC’s 2006 Dallas, Texas, 57th National Convention. The theme was “Tell Me a Story,” and they came through with flying colors. During those years, in the second shop location they also created more videos, now DVDs, for conventions and other events. “Belinda The Lovely Cheat,” details the escapades of a renowned wooden doll. “Les Secrets du Polichinelle,” chronicles the adventures of the colorful commedia dell’arte immortal character Polichinelle. “Mother’s

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Queen of Madagascar, a World Exposition Portrait Jumeau.

“Magalena,” an incredibly rare Huret model who was accompanied by her original stamped ‘Huret” wooden box.

Bebe Jumeau 208 from the Series Fantastique.

Bebe Jumeau known as “The Singer” from the desirable Series Fantastique.

Bebe Jumeau 202 from the Series Fantastique.

One of several Albert Marque models that have passed through the doors of Carmel Doll Shop.

Pair of petite (at 7 ½” tall) William and Mary era wooden dolls, circa 1680.

Marvelous French character child from Georges Most.

Spectacular pair of French Royal Court Dolls depicting Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

A large and lovely example of J. D. Kestner’s mold 208 wearing a spectacular Russian folk costume.

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A close-up of the many beautiful dolls displayed at the second location.

David in his workshop building yet another prop for the Doll Shop.

Max and Moritz alter egos. The resemblance is unmistakable.

Arthur, one of the basset hounds, is shown here beautifully celebrating the autumn season.

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David, preparing for Halloween with their very first English bulldog, the much-loved and multi-talented, Broughlin, or “Bro.”

Little Angels” and “The Hollywood Adventure” are all about the original German naughty boys, Max and Moritz, comic book characters created in 1865 by Wilhelm Busch. Michael and David became volunteer editors for The UFDC Doll News magazine for eight issues from 2010 to 2012 and received an award of excellence from the organization. Michael and David continue to write articles for trade magazines. An addition to the shop at this time was a very small package; a little English bulldog puppy they named Broughlin. He became a star in his own right and received almost daily deliveries of gifts from adoring fans. Broughlin loved loved the UPS man and recognized the sound of his brown truck pulling up to the curb. The Carmel Doll Shop pets have always been a big part of its magic ... but more on that later. Besides Broughlin, another premiere addition to the shop was the collection of the late John Darcy Noble. John was one of the most important influences to Michael and David as well as to the doll world in general. A self-processed “Professional Englishman,” John was known for his over forty years of writing magazine articles and books that still inspire us all. The John Darcy Noble Collection can still be viewed in archival form on the Carmel Doll Shop website and is truly worth a long leisurely look. Celebrities came into the store from time to time. One day Barbra Streisand walked into the shop unexpectedly. Michael put the closed sign up after she had entered and they “played” all day. Barbra came back into the shop several days in a row for more fun and doll shopping! The three have remained friends ever since - even enjoying some dolling adventures in Paris together. In Barbra’s beautiful book “My Passion for Design” she includes Michael and David in the chapter about her doll and dollhouse collection “Bee’s Doll Shop,” with a special thank you to them for their expert advice and skills. Michael curated many of Barbra’s doll costumes and David lent an interior designer’s touch to the dollhouses. Over the years, Michael and David have consulted with museums and private collectors all over the world; willingly sharing their expertise and advice.

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Entirely original Georgian wooden, circa 1730, a member of the esteemed family of dolls that featured Lord and Lady Clapham.

Simon & Halbig’s 152 portrait lady of Queen Alexandra.

Bebe Jumeau 210 from the Series Fantastique.

Extremely rare, all original Jumeau lady, circa 1890s, representing a character from the French operetta “Le Grand Mogul.”

This Van Rozen gentleman was particularly remarkable due to his rich 18th C. inspired finery.

Two lovely French bebe examples from Andre Thuillier.

Among the most elusive of French bebes, this grand Halopeau (among others) was a treat to handle.

A particularly lovely portrait of Empress Eugénie from E. Barrois.

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Chapter 3 The Third Time is the Charm Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Letters addressed to R. H. Horne, 1839: “‘The luck of the third adventure’ is proverbial.” Even after renting additional storage and workspace, the doll shop was just plain running out of room. The magical atmosphere of Carmel had changed over the years and it was time for the Carmel Doll Shop to change with it. In 2009 Michael and David purchased an old building in the quaint neighboring Victorian town of Pacific Grove. Founded in 1875 as the Pacific Grove Retreat Association, it was started as a Methodist seaside resort and is similar to the one at Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard. Known as “The Last Hometown,” Pacific Grove, with its Victorian gingerbread and charming cottages, could not have suited the Carmel Doll Shop any better. After an extensive restoration, every surface of their building has been replaced, including the entire plumbing and electrical systems. Floors, windows, doors and walls were added. A new kitchen and inviting guest room were installed. There is now plenty of room for work, display and entertaining. Located just a few blocks up from the Monterey Bay, Michael and David even had two fireplaces installed to keep the chill off those August afternoons when the fog rolls up the hill. (Yes, coastal California is cold in the summer although no one ever believes us until they come and freeze to death when visiting at that time of year.) The new shop has a homey, inviting atmosphere that lends itself to a quieter time of days gone by. David and Michael received the Heritage Society Award from the city of Pacific Grove for their meticulous restoration. The circa 1902 building looks just as it should have at the turn of the 19th century. By 2012 the dolls and toys were finally moved into their new home, along with Broughlin and two more English bulldogs, with the additions of puppies Annabelle and Louie. A new bulldog puppy, Bixby (a.k.a. Bixby Boo Boo or when he is really naughty, The Bixinator,) is the latest inclusion to their menagerie. The Christmas displays at the new shop are even better than in their past locations. Long time staff member Jose Cabrera shares his incredible collection of crèche figures and antique objects against a Neapolitan style set. This Presepio is displayed in the shop’s front windows and is a joy to behold. It rivals the Christmas exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. If you don’t believe me, check out the Presepio on YouTube by searching for “A Very Special Neapolitan Presepio.” As if there was not enough going on during this time a very special doll came up for auction that caught their eye. The Red Cross had just gone through Katrina as well as 46

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other catastrophic events that had drained their coffers, so the American Red Cross was forced to give up one of their prized possessions. A doll older than the organization itself was sold to the care of Michael and David and the Rose Percy Project was started. The famous wax doll, Miss Rose Percy and her extensive wardrobe began life raising money for one of the Union Sanitary Fairs during the Civil War. She continued to raise money for the “troops” throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Since Rose has resided with her new caretakers, eight fundraising events have been staged all over the country, bringing in over $400,000 for veterans charities! They have produced two editions of a comprehensive book on her life, “The Remarkable Rose Percy - Duty’s Most Faithful Child,” and are dedicated to the protection, preservation and promotion of the Rose Percy Project. The UFDC organization presented them with another award at this time for their philanthropic works. Michael says, “When we witness a four star general tearing up when being presented with a generous a check, we feel we’ve really accomplished something.” Michael and David are always acquiring new collections. Many outstanding pieces from the recently closed Angels Attic Museum in Santa Monica, California, have found their way to Carmel Doll Shop’s shelves. Of the several houses purchased from this museum, included is the well known 19th century Mexican mansion, Casa Paloma, originally from Puebla, Mexico. It is now completely electrified and features a working elevator. The house is outfitted with fabulous antique furnishings. Built after the arrival of the troops of Napoleon III in 1862, thus the European influence, this is one of the premier dollhouses known to exist. It can now be seen at the Carmel Doll Shop, in their latest creation “The Grovian,” a museum dedicated to their most unique and favorite pieces. These treasures are on display for all the world to see, right inside the doll shop. The museum educates, inspires, and delights adults as well as children, and promotes the preservation of dolls and miniatures for years to come. The new doll shop is currently open only by appointment, but it does serve as an event venue for sewing and informative weekend workshops at various times of the year. Renowned guest authors and costume specialists from all over the world act as speakers and instructors. There is usually a waiting list for these fun-filled weekends. They sometimes include scenic tours of the area and delicious gourmet food prepared by David with the help of the multi-

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The third and present location for the Carmel Doll Shop, 213 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, in the old Angwin Building, erected in 1902.

The barber shop in the Angwin Building circa 1920. The back of the building housed billiard tables.

A view of the Angwin Building (on the right with the rounded façade) on Forest Avenue, circa 1920s. The Monterey Bay is just down the street – one can sometimes hear waves crashing and seals barking when you step outside the front door.

The extensive renovations Michael and David undertook to reach the present state of the building - over two years in the making.

The “new” office looks as if could have been there one hundred years ago.

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Michael and his last minute attention to detail, everything must be just right!

David at the new shop kitchen warming up delicious quiche and other goodies for his many guests.

One special weekend event celebrated the debut of Denise Buese’s enchanting book, “Victoria: The Enduring Legacy of Lady Alexander.”

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This is my favorite picture of the Opera House. It is hard to believe the front section with the columns started out caked in mud in a field.

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The front cover of “The Remarkable Rose Percy - Duty’s Most Faithful Child” authored by Michael Canadas and David Robinson. Miss Rose Percy in all her splendor…remember she has been shopping for over 154 years!

A small section of the Presepio that can be enjoyed in the Christmas windows of Carmel Doll Shop.

Casa Paloma, a recent addition to The Grovian Doll Museum’s collection.

talented doll shop staff. The new building is big enough to host a large group for sit down meals with all the fan fare and they are very well received. Carmel Doll Shop has evolved into a life style with a joie de vivre. Along with the help of their doll buddy Rachel Hoffman and her extraordinary promotional talent, some of Michael and David’s shop events can now be enjoyed through videos on Facebook and YouTube. After all, the shop, nor the hobby can continue without the wonderful customers both new and old, who share the love of this interesting and very rewarding pursuit.

Thanks to Rachel, you can now attend a conference, doll show or convention without leaving your home! You can’t have Max without Moritz and I always think of Michael and David the same way. Such a lot of pleasure and fun they have created for us all over the past thirty years! What will their next chapter be? Stay tuned. If I know these two, the best is yet to come……They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. If they’re right, your 30th anniversary, “the diamond year,” is going to be your favorite, Guys! Happy 30th Anniversary Carmel Doll Shop. With love, P. Antique DOLL Collector

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Bisto

By Susan Foreman

or readers living in the UK the name Bisto is synonymous with the word gravy, but for yours truly, born in California, it has taken 70 years and my abiding love of dolls to learn that fact. Now, since you are no doubt wondering how dolls and gravy could be connected, here is my story: While attending a Theriault auction in Nashville just prior to the UFDC 2019 Convention I became intrigued by two character dolls described as follows: Lot Number: 19 Rare Pair of All-Original German Paper Mache “Bisto Kids” Promotional Dolls 11” (28 cm.) Each has paper mache shoulder head with painted facial features, each with unique facial features, one with closed eyes, flatline smile and brunette bobbed hair; the other with slit-shaped eyes with tiny white eye dots, wide impish smile and orange mohair wig; each with original simple muslin body and original raggedy costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1920, promotional dolls for English Bisto Gravy, based upon advertising illustrations by Will Owens and designed to convey the notion that the kids were savoring the aroma of Bisto Gravy. Value Points: alloriginal and rarely found dolls are perfectly-preserved.

Bisto Kids, circa 1920s, based on Will Owen’s illustrations. 11” tall. Paper Mache shoulder head on muslin body. 50

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Typical Bisto advertisements featuring the Bisto Kids

Bisto Kids promotional dolls displayed with Bliss Grocery & Market. A miniature box of Bisto appears to be available for sale at the store.

Needless-to-say, those two dolls came back to California. I decided immediately that they needed to be displayed in my kitchen next to my Bliss Grocery and Market (there is now a miniature box of Bisto for sale in my Bliss Market). And that was just the start. I was acquainted with numerous other advertising dolls such as the 1893 Aunt Jemima promoting pancakes, the 1910 Campbell Kids promoting soup, and Idealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1949 Toni doll promoting the newest home permanent, Bisto was new to me. I wanted to learn more about Bisto.

Of course the first place I turned to was Google: I learned I could get Bisto gravy through my Amazon Prime account, and with free shipping I could have it the next dayâ&#x20AC;Śno need to fly to the UK, but I also learned a great deal about the history of the company that makes Bisto and in particular the illustrator responsible for creating the Bisto Kids on which my dolls are based. The first product bearing the Bisto name appeared in 1908. It was a meat-flavored gravy powder invented by Messrs. Roberts and Patterson. According to the current ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Illustrations from Old London Town Include “The Tower”

“Chelsea Old Church”

Old London Town by Will Owen

Bisto owners, Premier Foods Company, “Mr. Roberts and Mr. Patterson developed this gravy recipe after their wives asked them to come up with an easy way of producing smooth gravy every time.” The finished product was named Bisto for its unique ability to ‘Brown, Season, and Thicken in One’. Bisto is notable both for the age of its brand and for its advertising campaigns. In 1919, the Bisto Kids, a boy and girl in ragged clothes, were created by illustrator Will Owen. They were illustrated exclaiming “Ah! Bisto” whilst catching the savory scent as it drifts on the breeze. The Bisto Kids were exceedingly popular when they first appeared in newspaper advertisements, adding to the growing popularity of Bisto. During my research I came across the following sentence from a 2009 article by Ruki Sayid in the online UK Mirror: “With its slogan ‘Ah! Bisto’ the meat flavored gravy powder has been inseparable from our roasts - and a source of bafflement to the rest of the world.” This well describes the prominent place that Bisto continues to hold in U.K. kitchens. The Bisto Kids became so popular that in the 1930s a competition was held in Birmingham to choose a name for the Bisto boy and girl. The competition was won by Mr. and Mars Simmonds, who 52

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“Punch and Judy”

“Panyer Alley”

named the twins after themselves, calling them Bill and Maree. The Simmonds were awarded a china doll (wonder what kind of doll that was?). The Bisto Kids continued to be featured in elaborate advertising campaigns for many years. In 1984 RHM Foods (the owners of the Bisto brand at that time) launched a nationwide competition to find children to act the role of the Bisto Kids. Thus began “The Bisto Kids of the Year Awards”. The first competition was won by Hayley Griffiths and Jimmy Endicott from Doncaster. They were six years old at the time and became the faces of Bisto for public relations and marketing events and appeared on

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primetime TV. Although the Kids have not been featured in ads since 1996 they are still highly recognizable. An interesting aside I found during my research: It seems Bisto has even appeared in a Brexit survey. An August 10, 2016 article on the website.independent. co.uk reported the results of a survey conducted by RKCR/Y&R (in 2017 Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R was rebranded as Y&R London). Using data to crossreference more than 100,000 people and their consumer preferences the survey revealed that the more traditional and straightforward brands including HP Sauce and Bisto were picked by Brexiters while more progressive brands such as Instagram were favored by those voting to stay in the EU. Back to the “Bisto Kids” and the illustrator that made them possible. After learning about Bisto I turned my attention to Will Owen. It turns out he was an author too, and reading his book Old London Town I was able to get a glimpse of his sparkling wit William Widden Owen, the son of Thomas (a Royal Navy engineer) and Mary, was born in Malta in 1869 but grew up in London. Will Owen was educated at the Mathematical School in Rochester and then studied at Lambeth School of Art. Before taking up illustration full time, he worked at the Post Office Savings Bank. There he met the author of short stories and novels, W. W. Jacobs, with whom he would collaborate, illustrating Jacobs’ books and short stories in The Strand magazine. Soon he turned his attention full time to illustrating. In addition to working with Jacobs he created promotional illustrations for Lux and Lifebuoy and popular cartoons for the Bystander and The Sketch. But he is best known for The Bisto Kids. Owen also wrote short stories, eventually joining the East Kent Mercury where he worked as a journalist. During the First World War he produced cartoons for the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, introducing readers to terms such as ‘strafe’, ‘blighty’, ‘pipsqueak’ and ‘brass’. During this period he also contributed words and images evoking “Old London Town” that were published in the free weekly newspaper Welcome. Owen’s contribution consisted of line-drawings accompanied by brief, chatty, and often times humorous descriptions of historic London sites. The idea being that this would provide a positive and nostalgic vision of London for soldiers on leave or passing through the city. In 1921 all the ‘Welcome’ illustrations and Will Owen’s entertaining dialog were published in his book Old London Town. Here are just a few of the entertaining offerings found in this delightful book.

A circa 1913 mini poster featuring Will Owen’s illustration for Lux soap highlighting Little Bo Peep and her sheep.

worshiped there, and in the chapel that he built is his monument. The house in which he lived nearby has disappeared, together with the garden where King Henry (as in Henry VIII) used to walk with him, his arm around his neck—only a little while before the playful monarch had the head removed altogether.” Page 119 reflects Will’s thoughts about Punch and Judy. “That the show possesses some attraction beyond that of any other dramatic production cannot be denied, as it has enjoyed an uninterrupted run in its present form for a couple of centuries, and this although the larger part of the audience is composed of deadheads.” And on Page 155 the reader learns about Panyer Alley. Apparently Panyer Alley is in the shadow of St. Paul’s. In 1688 a naked boy figure was built into the wall marking the highest ground in London City. WO continues… “It represents a naked boy sitting upon a pannier holding a bunch of grapes. The panyer was the name given to the bakers’ basket of the 14th century. The stone bears a curious inscription:

On Page 39 regarding “The Tower”, Will notes “Many distinguished visitors have resided here, and not a few have died here – suddenly.” On Page 115 Will turns his attention to Chelsea Old Church. “It is in Chelsea that the artists and similar strange species dwell”. He goes on to describe the Old Church and concludes by telling us that “Sir Thomas More

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Song postcards were extremely popular in the first decade of the 20th century. This is an example of a Will Owen postcard published by Davidson Brothers (1901-1911)

Cloth Bisto Kids designed by Anne Wilkinson in 1989 for the Bisto Kids Fund. As noted on the back of the dolls this was a promotion to raise money for the NSPCC. Dolls could be purchased assembled or as â&#x20AC;&#x153;do it yourselfâ&#x20AC;? cut and sew

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Do It Yourself Cut and Sew Bisto Kids, Designed by Anne Wilkinson in 1989 as a Bisto Fundraiser for National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

The artist appears to have been a trifle slack in arranging his lettering, as the final letter in the first line, owing to overcrowding, has been sent to a higher place.” And like many illustrators of the first couple of decades of the 20th century, Will Owen created postcards. An example is this whimsical “I Would I Were a Bird” song postcard published by Davidson Brothers (1901-1911). The earliest reference I found to this song was in an 1885 book entitled Tales and Sketches of Lancashire Life by Ben Brierley in which one of the characters sings “I Would I Were a Bird that I might fly to thee”. The next reference appears to be a copyright entry dated 1914. Back to the illustration Mr. Owen is most famous for….the Bisto Kids….and the dolls they inspired. Chapter 10 of Famous Character Dolls by Susan Brewer (Casemate Publishers, Jan 1, 2013) provides an excellent summary of Bisto advertising dolls: “Cartoonist Will Owen created some advertising posters just after the First World War which featured a pair of scruffy urchins known as the ‘Bisto Kids’. At the time, ragamuffins like these were a common sight, and this pair won hearts as they raised their noses in the air, sniffed and exclaimed, ‘Ah! Bisto’ as they caught the delicious gravy aroma. It proved such a successful advertising campaign that we still recognize the Bisto Kids today, and ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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1940s Bisto recipe book with the Bisto Kids prominently featured

The recipe book featured this wonderful information about the Bisto Kids

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Royal Winton Staffordshire “Ahh” Bisto gravy boat.

the phrase itself is still regularly trotted out at many a mealtime. Various dolls and figurines have been made of the hungry Kids over the years including a composition-headed pair with soft fabric bodies, and a rare china cruet set made by Wade. In the late 1980s, a revamped design of the Bisto Kids was issued in the form of rag dolls depicting them with modern clothes and less scrawny faces. These dolls were sold in aid of the NSPCC, and the message on their backs read, ‘I helped raise 25,000 for the NSPCC Bisto Kids Fund 1989.’” The 1989 cloth dolls were designed by Anne Wilkinson (This caught my interest in that my maiden name is Wilkinson). Little is written regarding these dolls, but it appears that they could be purchased already assembled or as do-it-yourself cut and sew dolls - think of Arnold Print Works and Art Fabric Mills of the early 19th century. Anne Wilkinson Designs was in business from 1975 to 1996 and created numerous cloth toys. And because of this interesting project, in addition to the dolls and Will Owen book and ephemera, I am also the proud owner of a Royal Winton Bisto Gravy Boat featuring the Bisto Kids exclaiming ‘Ah! Bisto’ and a 1940s Bisto recipe book with the Bisto Kids prominently featured throughout. This Bisto recipe book sums up just how loved the Bisto Kids are and the impact they have made. To think that prior to July 2019 I had never heard of Bisto and now I am a number one fan. As for Will Owen and Anne Wilkinson, I am on a first name basis with both. And isn’t it remarkable that this happened all because of my love of dolls. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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A bolt of doll costuming inspiration comes to Susan.

usan Sirkis was like a tin of cookies her ever hopeful children would approach. The contents were not always what you expected but always more than satisfying when you figured out what their contents were about. Like a rainbow her talents and interests melded seamlessly. She was our own pot of gold shooting star. Susan was as sharp in mind as the needles she plied, as tenacious as the glue she used, as warm as her army of irons, as hopeful as the title of her pattern books, as yielding to change of direction as her pins, as supportive yet flexible as the buckram she used, as detail oriented as her magnifying glass, as far reaching as her expanding measuring devices, as multi-talented as her computer and she was the thread that bound so many people and organizations together. Susan was born with a rare mixture of talents and interests, all of which she honed over a long and exceedingly productive lifetime. She was always interested in dolls, but, as an Army brat, then wife, she couldn’t always have at hand three dimensional dolls. So, she took to drawing paper dolls. A visionary who believed trial and failure were as important as success, Susan virtually began her career in all things doll related by mailing off one of her own paper dolls to Japan’s then Crown Princess. Recognition came her way from not only the Palace but also she was rewarded with a weekly column on dolls, in English, in Tokyo’s respected Shimbu newspaper. In her early twenties she was already rocketing her way through the universe of doll and miniature enthusiasts. Last fall she was still exploring the planet in quest of dolls, sewing goodies, and all good things Parisian with doll friends of her recently fallen buddy, Lynn Murray. Army officer husband - and head of shipping for the business for decades - Michael (Mike) Sirkis received anticipated global postings, but when the growing family landed at West Point in the 1960s Susan made it a point not only to join doll clubs but introduce herself to doll artists. Her mentor would become Fawn Zeller, who in turn had been schooled by the ceramic Victorian doll specialist Martha Thompson. Susan’s own father, an avid historian by interest, had always encouraged her fascination with Victorian fashions, and indeed the Queen herself. The last dolls Martha Thompson would create before her death in 1964 were Victorian doll house scale dolls. The stars had aligned; Susan would make doll house scale dolls and also create settings for them. Her father had also taught her that is was just as important to look at what people had worn throughout history as what they did. Susan took the challenge and has

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Big Bananas of the UFDC sales room, Susan Sirkis and Marshall Martin

Do Not Disturb, doll costumer Sirkis at work.

made it possible through her amazing Wish Booklet pattern series and other related publications, for generations to dress their dolls in carefully researched attire. While much admired for her own little miniature dolls, she is also hailed for her detail-driven dressing of the creations of subsequent generations of historically inspired doll artists such as Joan Benzell, Beverly Walters and Sally Cutts. Susan also found miniature making soul mates in the equally talented petite dynamo Bettyanne Twigg and the fairy dusting Stephanie Blythe. In her creative mode Susan may have thought big and created small but when let loose in the world of support organizations she was a leader of leaders. Like any good leader she was a visionary, she set goals, worked with teams, sought input and synthesized thoughts; moved things to new levels. As with many good leaders she knew how to use tough love with love. Before others even knew of its existence, she had embraced a new technology. She would create graphics for countless organizations and activities. She came to the United Federation of Doll Clubs in its early years and accepted in 1986 a five step, ten-year management commitment ending as President. All through her association with the organization, which lasted the rest of her life, UFDC was never far from her creative energies or thoughts. Indeed, some of the doll related materials in her possession will find a new home in her home away from home, the headquarters of UFDC. From its earliest years NAME (National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts) was likewise blessed with her bountiful support, as were toomany-to-list related organizations. One of the last endeavors to receive Susan’s creative TLC goes by the initials VDC (Virtual Doll Convention) a social media happening choreographed by another visionary young thing, Rachel Hoffman. Susan, on hearing of the venture, immediately picked up the phone and informed

Our hats are off to Susan as she gives her final UFDC seminar, July 2019.

Rachel she needed a brand image. Bingo and there was “Dolly Dingle” off on a series of adventures. Most brand images last a while, but Susan wasn’t happy with her rush to brand the girl who she quietly called “Dolly Dimwit.” She was surrounded by the creative process of finding a dolly successor when her own light was extinguished. -- Elizabeth Ann Coleman, Billye Harris, Bradley Justice Yarborough It is the wish of Susan’s family that any contributions in her memory be made to the United Federation of Doll Clubs, 10900 North Pomona, Kansas City, MO 64153 or Colonial Williamsburg Fund, c/o Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, P O Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187-9910.

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NOVEMBER 2019 24 ~ Fullerton, CA. Doll Affaire. Hotel Fullerton. Originally scheduled for 10/27/19. 831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net 30-12/1/19 ~ France. 11/30:Antique Dolls Auction. 12/1: Automata & Mechanical Music. Galerie De Chartres. Bid online: interencheres-live.com. +33(0)2 37 88 28 28. (F)+33(0)2 37 88 28 20. chartres@galeriedechartres.com

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7 ~ North Brunswick, NJ. Young at Heart Doll Club Holiday Luncheon. Lago Restaurant. theresa@maugham.org. 732-828-6658. 7-8 ~ Gaithersburg, MD. Antique Doll Show. The Fairgrounds. SFB Events/S. Bellman. 239-440-3184. sbellman714@gmail.com. 7-8 ~ New York, NY. Harlem Holiday Doll Show. Dwyer Cultural Center. Ellen Ferebee morrisaniadollsociety@gmail.com. 917-655-8531. 28 ~ Essington, PA. Center City Doll Club Luncheon and Charity Auction. Corinthian Yacht Club. heastore@aol.com. 267-230-3167.

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12 ~ Hauppauge, NY. Doll Show. Radisson Hotel. Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club of Long Island. Mary Voegele. 631-981-9332. maryv24@verizon.net 10-12 ~ Santa Barbara, CA. Doll Auction. Ritz Carlton. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. 410-224-2515 (F) www.theriaults.com. 17-18 ~ Naples, FL. Naples Doll Club Show & Sale. New Hope Event Center. Bonnie Basch. razzdazz28@aol.com. 440-572-1223. 18 ~ Portland, OR. Doll Show. Holiday Inn Portland Airport. Crossroads Event. www.dolls4all.com 25 ~ Glendale, CA. Doll Show. Glendale Civic Auditorium. Verdugo Hills Doll Club. Janie Olds. j.l.olds@ca.rr.com. jcvhdollshows@gmail.com. 562-818-2501. 26 ~ Naperville, IL. Doll Show & Sale. Naperville Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland. 815-356-6125. kmorela@ais.net. www.napervilledollshow.com

Letters (continued from page 6) I decided it was time to show Barbie some respect. And thanks to Bradley my Barbie now has her ponytail back. This was the highlight of Nashville....seeing my Barbie after Bradley’s amazing love and care. Note that I wore a black and white stripe sweater to match her famous swim suit. And since I’m in the watch business I needed a Barbie watch (thank you eBay). And guess what, this circa 1964 watch was made by Bradley Watch Company (a division of Elgin). Isn’t that just amazing....a Bradley Barbie watch and Bradley the Barbie expert.

CORRECTION An article appearing in the October, 2019 issue about UFDC Blue Ribbon Winners misspelled the name of one of the China winners in Class 16: Molded/ Painted Headware and Class 18: Decorative Accessories/not highlighted. The correct spelling of the winner’s name is Terri Clark, not Jerri Clark.

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2 ~ Albuquerque, NM. Doll & Toy Show. St. Paul’s UMC Chapman Hall. Anita Husby. 505-508-0351. nitak2@hotmail.com. www.Dolls-4U.com

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2 ~ Tampa, FL. Doll Show. Florida State Fairgrounds. Land O’Lakes Doll Club of Tampa. Glen Freeman. 813-727-3733. glentampa09@aol.com 2 ~ Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar Auction. Dorothy Hunt. 410-275-2213. sweetbriar@live.com. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com

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3 ~ Buena Park, CA. Doll Show featuring Barbie Dolls. Holiday Inn. 310-386-4211. 3 ~ Lancaster, PA. Doll, Toy and Teddy Bear Show. Lancaster Farm & Home Center. Ron Funk. 717-371-0395. 3 ~ Madison Hts., MI. Doll Show. UFCW Hall. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier. 586-731-3072. lildolls@excite.com 3 ~ Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. Carol. 612-669-1613. carol@cpromotionsplus.com 3 ~ No. Hampton, NH. Doll, Teddy Bear & Gift Show. Lafayette Crossing Plaza. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. CollinsGifts.com 3 ~ Santa Rosa, CA. Doll & Toy Show. Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building. Redwood Empire Doll & Study Club. Kitti. 707-326-0322. santarosadollshow@gmail.com 6-8 - Nashua, NH. 6th: Doll Show & Sale. 7 &8th: Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auctions. 603478-3232. withington@conknet.com. www.withingtonauction.com 9 ~ Anaheim, CA. Doll Show. Brookhurst Community Center. California Doll Collectors. 562-596-6790. 714-343-4865. 9 ~ Nazareth, PA. Doll Auction. Dotta Auction Co., Inc. 610-759-7389. www.dottaauction.com. Auctionzip.com - auctioneer#1255.

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10 ~ Lynnwood, WA. Doll Show. Embassy Suites Hotel. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723. pepins4@msn.com. 14-16 ~ Vineland, NJ. Annual Fall Sale Featuring Sam Downey Collection II. Bertoia Auctions. 856-692-1881. Toys@BertoiaAuctions.com

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17” Earliest Kathe Kruse with first series “frog” hands, ca. 1911. This endearing example is all orig. and has spent most of her life so far in only one collection. One lost shoe along the way. $3850.

7” Largest size and very rare Orsini “Mimi” all bisque. Back of shoulders marked “J10@1920, orig. wig, brn. gl. eyes, vintage two piece costume She can be the centerpiece for all your 5 inchers or stand alone in her glory! $3250.

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The Grovian Doll Museum presents:

Palais Garnier

A Denise Buese Sewing Workshop

March 19-22, 2020

nder Denise Buese’s skillful direction, attendees will create a classic Huret Dress to fit the 15” Darlene Lane Huret on a jointed body, the model that features a head based on the antique original in the Grovian Doll Museum’s Collection. The fourth in a series, “Palais Garnier” is the title of the dress that attendees will create from a luscious silk print - an exclusive to The Grovian Doll Museum. The workshop 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 A limited number of kits will be available for purchase after the conclusion of the workshop.

Registered Attendees will Receive: u A Thursday evening Welcome Reception with delicious food and drink. u A complete Denise Buese kit to create a Huret dress and hair ornament for the Darlene Lane doll. u Three days of personal instruction from the respected costumer, Denise Buese. u Delicious lunches and dinners are also included in the workshop fee. On Saturday evening we will mount a “Night at the Opera” themed dinner event. u Special shopping opportunities will be made available. u Private viewing of The Grovian Doll Museum Collection.

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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

December 2019, Volume 22, Number 10

Letters

ON THE COVER

UFDC BLUE RIBBON WINNERS PART III, More Stars from Nashville

CHRISTMAS AT TARRY-A-WHILE

IDENTIFYING CHINA HEADS

One of the most beautiful examples of Bébé Triste by Jumeau with splendid eyes confirms the model’s position as the apogee of Jumeau bébés. Circa 1882. From the Huguette Clark Collection to be auctioned by Theriault’s in California in January 10-12, 2020.

by Elizabeth Bentley Hamilton

by Ann Coleman

THE LEGENDARY COLLECTION OF HUGUETTE CLARK by Florence Theriault

A KATHE KRUSE DOLL MYSTERY by Margo DeLaughter

Departments 18 The Quest 24 Auction News 61 Emporium 6

62 Calendar of Events 62 Classified

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RUTH CRONK & THE BARBIE MYSTIQUE by Bradley Justice

Dear Antique Doll Collector, I thought I would reach out and ask this wonderful community if there is anyone you know that would love and cherish a black memorabilia collection, from dolls to figurines to paper and books? My mom passed away two years ago. She cherished this awesome collection. Not sure where to turn to sell the collection. I know it could be cherished by someone else. Thank you for any help you might be able to offer. I did get an appraisal on most of the collection. I have found other items that I have put aside. Well thank you so much for any help and guidance. Judy Pardee Dear Judy, We are glad you were able to get an appraisal first on this collection. To learn more about your dolls, or if there are holes that you need to fill, there are several places to review online: Rubylane - www.rubylane.com There are many sellers on this site and you can see what might be the best pricing for your dolls. Or try Ebay. If there are dolls to be identified, we suggest you review doll groups on Facebook. There are some that welcome posts of dolls and work at identifying them for the owners. 1. Antique Doll Collector magazine has a page on Facebook (facebook.com/ AntiqueDollCollectorMagazine/) 2. Friends of the UFDC Doll Museum group page (facebook.com/ groups/162645217836231/). We suggest starting with these two groups (you will need to join) and identification should lead you to more specific groups, based on the type of doll. There are many groups focused on one doll style to choose from. Good luck with your search! Antique Doll Collector

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1) Choice 12” Rare Heubach Character ‘5689’- A real find! Fully sgnd. & mint. A $4000 doll in a rare cabinet size. Huge puppy dog eyes and the smiling mouth. $1800 2) 18” Rarest Daisy in Factory Chemise - more unusual than a Kestner is this Handwerck provided to meet her popular demand. Proper ‘Size 1’ head & body, blue sl.eyes w/ orig. lashes & mohair wig. $895 3

3) Fantastic 18” Factory Perfect ‘Bebe Steiner’ for Au Nain Bleu - mint showpiece, fully sgnd head & body, sumptuous quality, very Fine Clothes, Jewelry , pate w. Extended Wig; plus the very rare Paper Gold Medallion pinned to her dress! $4700

4) Rare 21” Jumeau ‘Marquis’ with Hat, Wig & Leather Pumps - plus his Factory Silk Clothes as seen in the ‘Jumeau Book’. The very doll in his silk suit, white periwig of Tibetan Mohair and embellishments. All excellent!! $5500 5) 20” High Style ‘Incised Jumeau’ - with Mint Factory Wig, pate & coil, sgnd Stiff Wrist Body, plus elaborate Silk Couture (some loss) and sgnd. Gold Lettered Exhibition Shoes. $4750

6) French Trade 24” SH ‘949’ Lady - the real thing in her Hand Painted Original Silk Gown w/ Train, leather Heeled Shoes, Parasol, early square teeth, mint hands & antique wig, satin sheen bisque. $1550

7) Precious 11.5” Cabinet Size ‘Bebe Mascotte’ - orig. wig/body, under layers, shoes and Closed Mouth w. Blue PWs. A rare Mascotte by May Freres. $2500

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8) 23” Very Rare Figure ‘C’ Steiner Bebe - seldom seen! With the Closed Mouth, Bourgoin face, blue PWs, Shaded Lids, Mint sgnd. Body and lovely Period Clothes & Shoes. A Blue Ribbon Winner. $4800

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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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12” Baby Hilda - Adorable Doll in fantastic christening gown! One of Kestner’s most popular accomplishments. Perfect! $1295

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An event to remember

You are Invited to

The Ohio National Doll Show October 3rd & 4th 2020

Billye Harris will be providing appraisals for $5 each Appraisal proceeds will benefit the UFDC

Ohio National Doll Show at the Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Road, Wilmington, Ohio Ticketed meal events and presentations will be held on October 3rd. One of the country’s largest and most beautiful doll shows will be held on October 4th. Be sure to attend our events with internationally known expert speakers. Visit Gail Lemmon of “All Dolled-Up” or Billye Harris of “Ashley’s Dolls” at the Gaithersburg, Maryland Doll Show for more information and to register. Watch our website at OhioNationalDollShow.com for updates.

Gail Lemmon (440)396.5386 or at OhioNationalDollShow@gmail.com for more information and dealer sign-up.

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The Naples Doll Club 2020 Annual Doll Show and Sale Friday, January 17, 2020 Noon to 5pm Saturday, January 18, 2020 10am to 4pm

Wishing you Happy Holidays! Ann Pruett-Phillips

To be held at: New Hope Event Center 7675 Davis Blvd., Naples, FL 34104

Admission: Both Days $8 Saturday Only $5 Children Under 12 $3 Get $1 coupon at: www.dollshowusa.com (proceeds benefit local charities) Doll Appraisals $5 per doll

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Anne Demuth Selling Fine Antique Dolls

1025 Bowman Rd., Westfield, NC 27053 I have been selling antique dolls and bears since 1980. I lived in Europe for six years and bought my first antique doll (a China Head) in 1977. It all blossomed from there; I had a small booth in an antique mall in California and have displayed and sold in doll shows from then on. In the '90s, with another doll expert, I regularly took trunks of dolls to Germany to sell at doll shows and to private dealers. I learned so much about dolls then. Later I branched out separately, did more shows and sold on eBay.

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Now I sell to private collectors, at shows and on eBay. If I can find anything special for you let me know and, if you have a collection to sell, just call me!

Find all of these dolls and more in my eBay Store Anniepoojewels

25% off for my special Holiday Sale through New Years Day! For more information on any of them:

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The Quest A Collecting Column by Linda Edward

Gathering to study dolls is a great way to play dolls with our friends.

Playing Well With Others

hristmas of 1970 will remain vivid in my mind for many reasons, not least of which is because it was the year I was told I was too old to ask Santa for a new doll. Standing on the verge of adolescence I understood why my parents thought that a doll would not be a good investment as it appeared that I would soon be likely to outgrow that sort of play activity, but I knew in my heart this philosophy was fundamentally flawed! Today I am happy to say that Santa still often puts a doll under the tree for me. That jolly old elf seems to understand that play can take many forms and is never a bad investment. As collectors our playtime includes research

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relating to dolls and history, sharing what we learn with other collectors through articles and club programs, setting up special doll displays in our communities and our own homes, and sharing dolls with others through the many charitable causes collectors support during the holiday season and beyond. In the midst of lives that are impacted by world events, personal day-to-date concerns, work demands, and the ever-present pile of laundry, getting together with our doll friends for play time provides not only a rest from the pressures of human life but also builds the links of a community that empowers us to go forth renewed and Continued on page 20

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The Quest A Collecting Column by Linda Edward (continued from page 18) stronger than we can be on our own. Indeed, these benefits are recognized within scientific circles. The non-profit charity Helpguideorg International cites the benefits of play for adults as being: o Relieving Stress o Improving Brain Function o Stimulating and Improving Creativity o Improving Relationships o Keeping us feeling Young and Energetic With the approach of the December holidays my thoughts are filled with gratitude and joy for the many wonderful people and activities in my life, many of which have been the result of playing with dolls. As doll collectors we experience the many benefits of being part of a community of folks who share our interests and support our aims as collectors. As social psychologist and Stanford assistant professor Gregory Walton puts it â&#x20AC;&#x153; Our interests, motivation, health and happiness are inextricably tied to the feeling that we belong to a greater community that may share common

interests and aspirations.â&#x20AC;? The fact that you are reading Antique Doll Collector means that you are a part of this vibrant community, sharing the quest for knowledge about dolls, providing opportunities for expression through sharing our hobby with others and generally making the world a better place. In a season that celebrates joy, hope, love and peace be sure to remember to give yourself the gift of play Doll displays afford another opportunities with doll opportunity to play dolls as well as expand our doll collecting community. friends new and old.

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GAITHERSBURG Antiques Doll Show

HUNDREDS of S E L L I N G TA B L E S …

DEC 7&8 Sat 10-5 • Sun 10-3

The 176th Eastern National Antique to Modern Doll & *Toy Show 2019

Join us in GAITHERSBURG! Speaker Schedule for Gaithersburg SATURDAY 11:30 HOW TO PICK AND CHOOSE A DOLL BY KATHY TURNER 1:00 - 2:00 UFDC Meet & Greet 2:00 METAL & METAL HEAD DOLLS” BY VICTORIA CHRISTOPHERSON 3:00 TINY TREASURES – DOLL QUILTS BY MARY SENKO 4:00 CONTINENTAL WOODENS BY ROBIN WYATT

SUNDAY 11:00 - 12:00 UFDC Meet & Greet 12:15 CHRISTMAS TREASURES BY MARGARET KINCAID 1:15 BECASSINE AND ALL OF THE DOLLS DISTRIBUTED BY LA SEMAINE DE SUZETTE

BY SAMMY ODIN

2:15 HOW TO SET UP A DISPLAY BY FRITZI BARTELMAY MARTINEZ

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Gail Lemmon All Dolled Up

glemn@frontier.com 440-396-5386

Margaret Gray Kincaid

Historic Preservation & Antiques Tel: 603-938-2344 Cell: 646-709-4340 265 Forest Street, Bradford, NH margaret.kincaid@gmail.com

Samy Odin

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Fritzi’s Antique Dolls

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

Straw Bear Antiques

Valerie Fogel’s Beautiful Bébés Antique Dolls

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Ashley’s Dolls

Robyn and Ron Martin • Atlanta, GA Tel: 770-434-9015 strawbearantiques@gmail.com

Billye Harris, aka “The Pink Princess” AshleysDolls.com • AshleysDolls@gmail.com PO Box 273, Whitsett, NC 27377

Tory-Beth Radwick Dolls of Chester Springs

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Jonathan Green • Jonathan Green & Co Derpuppenraum@gmail.com 917.543.9140 • 917.543.9140

Nancy McCray

Cell: 319-651-6440 Bradley Justice Tel: 319-363-3936 nickandjackie@gmail.com nancylmccray@gmail.com

Nancy McCray

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Happy Holidays!

Small Wonders Antiques/Frizellburg Antique Store Laura Turner • Westminster, MD Tel: 410-848-0664, 410-875-2850 frizellburgantiques@yahoo.com

Signature Dolls Charles & Alicia Carver Jan –from Spain

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Cats Cradle - Glen C. Rollins Provo, Utah 801-374-1832 www.catscradlegallery.com

Jan from Spain

Phil May antiquefrenchdolls@hotmail.com dollmanofog@aol.com Tel: 0034 965869364

McHugh’s Dolls

Richmond, VA Mchughsdollstoys@aol.com 804-938-6749

Roxanne LeMay Morison Ford1964@erols.com 215-628-2466

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8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

Other French, closed mouth, Barbara Manhart Other French, closed mouth, Suzanne McBrayer Other French, closed mouth, Judy Heckert French, open mouth, Brian Taggerty French, open mouth, Sara Fusco French, open mouth, Robin Hochteil Reproduction, closed mouth, 26â&#x20AC;?/under, Loretta Neikirk

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GERMAN DOLL WITH BISQUE HEAD 1. Miniature/composition body, 1880-1920, Gayle Hansen 2. Miniature/composition body, 1880-1920, Susan Moore 3. Dolly-faced, Kestner, open mouth, Kate Reed 4. Dolly-faced Simon & Halbig, open mouth, Karen Delfino 5. Character, painted eyes, closed mouth, Gail Cook 6. Gebruder Heubach, pre-1960, Barbara Manhart

7. K*R Character child,100-128 series, Gail Cook 8. German baby, bent limb, David Groupe

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10. AM, Armand Marseilles, closed mouth, Judy Heckert 11. AM, Armand Marseilles, closed mouth, Gail Cook 12. AM, Armand Marseilles, closed mouth, Julie Blewis 13. Other German doll, open mouth, Ann Cummings 14. Other German doll, open mouth, Laura Noon 15. Other German doll, open mouth, Barbara Manhart 16. Lady, adult body, Gail Cook 17. Bye-Lo baby, Barbara Manhart

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13” Kestner # 237 “Hilda” Toddler, sl. eyes, mint bisque, orig. lambswool wig, plaster pate intact, orig. organdy dress, old undies, ant. leather shoes, rare “Kestner Crown” imprinted on neck, fully marked head, incised “Hilda”, orig. chunky JDK toddler body (some old refinish). ADORABLE Hilda face!!!

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12” Rare Glass Eyed K * R 114 Pouty “Gretchen”, mint bisque w/rare gl. sl eyes, ant. mohair wig, ant. silk & lace dress, undies, ant. leather shoes & Fr. hat, orig. K * R body, darling cabinet size w/RARE glass eyes. $4250.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tarry-A-Whileâ&#x20AC;? a Christian Hacker Villa by Elizabeth Bentley Hamilton nside the panel-closed back of my mother's English bookcase was a stereopticon and an envelope marked "Tarry-A-While" in beautiful early penmanship. The boards of sepia-toned double photographs depicted the large Victorian house with its many balconies and columned covered porches where earlier generations of my family had summered. Located on the Gulf in Biloxi, Mississippi, the grounds of "Tarry-A-While" joined those of "Beauvoir", the last home of Jefferson Davis, former President of the Confederacy, who could be seen most afternoons sitting on a large rock, deep in thought. In time, the property was sectioned and sold, yet the house, its immediate grounds, beach, and long pier were still standing in 1969 when I had eagerly planned a trip to see it- but Hurricane Camille struck! Although "Beauvoir" was spared, "Tarry-A-While" was no more. The stately summer home of years ago with its rounding arches, and the miniature "Villa mit garten" with its decorative timbers built by Christain Hacker of Nuremburg, Germany, are not the same in detail. Yet the similarity is so reminiscent of the stereo-view cards showing my grandmother as a young girl, brushing her 28

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long hair over the railing of an upstairs balcony, that the dolls' house had to be named "Tarry-A-While". Pictured in the book __Christian Hacker__ by Swantje Kohler (2009), printed in both German and English, the future "Tarry-A-While" was at that time given the number 373, and shown as one of several variations made. Its owners were noted as Sondra and Ken Krueger of California, who had other houses featured as well. It was through "Antique Doll Collector" magazine that I met Sondra and her husband years ago and a friendship was formed, augmented by their occassional trips to Virginia. On their last visit this past July they brought the Villa with all its sections! As the house measures 44 1/2"H x 45"W x 24"D plus garden fencing, a large table with one leaf extended was cleared, but the second leaf was needed as well! The house seemed to expand. It grew taller, with the addition of the roof with its side dormer and window, its front small balcony and chimney, and Widow's Walk with its painted pressed tin railing; it grew wider, with each balcony and porch; and longer, when the grand staircase was attached and the two sections of painted pressed tin fencing were in place.

COMPLETE VIEW- CLOSED DOOR HOUSE AND FENCES Created in 1899, gracious and welcoming, this large Christian Hacker house still has its original grand staircase and painted pressed tin widow’s walk railings and garden-surrounds. Described as “Villa mit garten”, potted flowers ensure the promise of Spring all year on the exterior, whereas the interior may be changed to meet the season.

INTERIOR OF HOUSE AND OPEN DOOR PANEL Closed, “Tarry-A-While” measures 44 1/2”H x 45”W x 24”D, but with the facade opened wide its expanse is considerable. Fully electrified when built, with all original wiring still in working condition, its lights shine both inside and out, and the original elevator carries its passengers up or down its two stories. A bench was built into the elevator for added convenience.

WIDOW’S WALK AND ROOF BALCONY All original, frail looking Great Uncle Edmond with his wonderful large boutonniere, is a bird watcher by hobby who can become somewhat bellicose if teased! He stands on the widow’s walk not looking for the return of sailing ships but hoping for a rare sighting. He has left his ivory binoculars on the shelf of the ormolu wall mirror in the parlor, as one lens pictures the English seaside resort of Little Hampton, and the other magnifies The Lord’s Prayer!

SECOND FLOOR FRONT BALCONY Eager for hugs from Auntie who just stepped onto the second floor balcony, the impulsive toddler suddenly ran past Nanny, a usually dignified tuck-comb, causing her to momentarily lose her balance! Sister, assured that all is well, calls out invitingly to Auntie to come and see her dolls’ house. Making nary a sound, Old Dolly just sits in her handmade wooden chair and waits for attention.

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Electrified when it was built in 1899, all the wiring is original. There is a glass globe over the side porch and one over the front door, as well as four opalescent and colored glass bead chandeliers inside. When Ken turned the switch, this large wooden house literally glowed with light and when the key was turned and the noisy elevator went up the shaft on its original cables, it was a fairytale moment! Its many architectural features and pleasing deal color, which emphasizes the deep red tones of the roof and rich browns of the ornamental timbers on the upper story, make this an interesting looking dolls'

SISTER’S DOLL HOUSE The “dolls’ house for a doll’s house”, two-storied with lithographed papers, is one of three from the collection of the late Evelyn Ackerman. Noted artist, author and collector, her book on miniature dolls is invaluable to the dolls’ house collector.

FRONT PORCH- GIRLS AND DOGS On the front porch the twins are happily playing with the puppy and Father’s old dog, Otis. They are not identical and one has a tuck-comb, the other does not. They do not dress the same except for their rare green slippers, which they like more than the expected “peg-wooden red” shoes usually seen. Behind them are Viennese bronze potted flowers in an asphaltum jardiniere.

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house. The green trim and touches of old gold add to its appeal. The faux doorway and windows behind the roof balcony and the window under the side dormer suggest a third floor, ideal for the children's rooms. The base with its many wide windows with half-drawn shades, indicates a spacious kitchen and pleasant quarters for the domestic help, but in reality it is a drawer for storage which pulls out when unlatched. The back has an attached room which makes a nice library as it has a door leading to the outside, so that reading could be done on a bench, or under a tree. Difficult to reach, it is not pictured.

PIDGEON AND PUPPY A lap-full of playful puppy has caught the attention of a curious pidgeon!

THE COOK AND CATS Near the front porch Limoges china kittens enjoy tasty food prepared by little bundled-up Cook, dressed in many layers of English wool. Early and all original, Cook came from the private collection of the late Flora Gill Jacobs of Maryland and Washington D.C. She, and the late Vivien Greene of England, are highly regarded as pioneers of dolls’ house research in the early days of collecting.Both owned museums containing impressive early dolls’ houses with rare furnishings and accoutrements, and both were authors of books which, among others, are integral to every serious collector’s library.

FATHER AND DAUGHTER Arriving home, Father, in his brown velvet suit with jet buttons and stovepipe hat, is warmly greeted by his eldest daughter and his happy dogs.

THE NURSEMAID The tuck-comb nursemaid is aggrieved. An ivory spindle-handled “fly-chaser” with its leather straps is tightly held under her arm as she waits for the buzzing fly who woke the baby! Attracted to the light, it is circling the globe hanging from the ceiling above. Sensing forthcoming interesting activity, Baby has stopped crying.

SECOND FLOOR SIDE PORCH- AMELIA Completely original, Amelia with her carved side curls and petite pointed nose, has been in service for a number of years and is genuinely fond of the family. She is especially pleased to be preparing Afternoon Tea for the Cousins, as they are as gentle and kind as she is.

FIRST FLOOR SIDE PORCH In his wicker carriage, Baby has been wheeled to the first floor side porch for a nap in the fresh air- but what is that buzzing sound from the globe above?

SECOND FLOOR SIDE PORCH- TEA AND CAT An early floral patterned Treenware tea service on its matching tray rests on an asphaltum filigree stand. A large pastry and two Treenware white plates are on the table. A well-mannered white cat sits and watches. The cat once belonged to the late Flora Gill Jacobs who loved cats and was often pictured holding one. Cats of bisque, plaster or other materials would be playfully positioned in all her dolls’ houses.

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DRAWING ROOM Early and wondrously original, Cousin Effie Howard cheerily calls across the drawing room to welcome her incoming cousin, Pollie. To her left is Father’s Biedermeier desk with its complete ormolu desk set and a readable, well-thumbed Bryce’s English Dictionary. Against the right wall is an Evans and Cartwright table painted their signature “foxy red”, with a fine pendulum mirror clock on its surface. An ormolu round table with a faux malachite center is in the middle of the room, and near the hall door a leather album of 19th century photographs is on a black metal filigree “penny” table by Simon and Rivollet of Paris. Note: Erhard and Sohne of Germany made all that is ormolu, throughout.

UPSTAIRS HALLWAY WITH COUSIN POLLIE Opening the door from the hallway to the drawing room, Cousin Pollie Quigly, feeling pretty in her original bonnet with its ruffles and bow-trimmed dress, calls to Cousin Effie with utter delight! They will share the happiest of visits over Tea on the porch. As the elevator door has been left open, the original working cables are visible.

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MUSIC ROOM To the back of the drawing room behind white painted railings is the Music Room. Centered under an original cascading portal of crystal beads is an exquisitely carved antique ivory piano of museum quality. A delicate piece of intricate and exacting workmanship, it was for many years kept in a curio cabinet of rare artifacts, which explains its perfect condition. This lovely piece was a special gift from my daughter Elizabeth. A small finely carved bone table was later found to act as a bench. This has been placed at an angle so the piano’s beautifully carved harp and footpedals are fully visible. To the left is a gilded soft-metal music sheet recepticle. A nearby ormolu floor lamp with its Bristol glass globes adds its luster.

MIRRORED SCREEN The back wall of the bedroom has a partially drawn silk curtain on a rod above the entrance to a dressing room, almost hidden behind a delicate antique three-paneled screen from Paris. Quilted, padded silk covers the back of each panel. A beveled-edge peer glass mirror in the front is centered between two silk-covered side panels decorated with recherche hand-painted 18th century courting couples. A beautiful example of fine French artistry in perfect condition, this gilded soft metal screen with its ribbon-design crown was a special gift from my daughter Catherine. Reflected in the mirror is a gilded soft metal dressing table overlaid with silk, having two rare Bristol glass perfume bottles from Flora Gill Jacobs’ private collection.

As with so many playhouses of its age, restoration was required on both the exterior and interior. This was accomplished a number of years ago by the late Mickey Haines, noted collector and restoration expert. The roof was repaired and part of the exterior was repainted to conform to its original design. The interior was appropriately repapered and the draperies, curtains and filigree metal pelmets from which they depend, were replaced. All doors now open, close easily and latch. The front entrance double-doors and porch and balcony doors have faux etched glass panels which are attractive. These panels and all the glass windows throughout, appear to be original. The front doorbell no longer rings when pressed, but the large bell itself works when whacked! The facade opens to reveal two storys having two main rooms on each floor divided by the original elevator in its shaft. There is also a small Music Room on the second floor behind a low railing with a center opening, under an original sparkling graduated canopy of clear crystal beads! The rooms are deep and each has its working glass bead chandelier. The drawing room is upstairs as is the bedroom with its dressing area, and the downstairs boasts a parlor and dining room.

PARLOR Mother was reading her illustrated edition of The Miniature History of England (published in London in 1845) when she had to rise from her Rock and Graner chair to comfort her oldest cat, who was being harassed by the bird in its ormolu cage! Mother has softly painted tendrils along her hairline, and her head is ovoid in shape, as is the housekeeper’s in the dining room. Both are ca. 1810. On the far right wall is the large key used to run the elevator, and in the center of the parlor atop an oval ormolu table is a precious Nativity scene. The Christmas tree nearby will soon be encircled with gaily wrapped, be-ribboned packages!

BEDROOM In the bedroom a charming tuck-comb with a small round head and long neck, is in distress. No one knows how she is related, just that she is. Ca. 1805, her original melting silk dress trimmed in fine lace, with its 18th century styled overskirt, is shredding in places! Tilly, Mother’s devoted personal maid with her sewing basket at hand, is deftly mending with utmost care. The full-tester bed behind them is covered in layers of antique fabrics, and in front of the window an ornate mirrored cabinet contains Mother’s shoes and dancing slippers.

MARY-HALL AND DOLLS Seated in the parlor on a Walterhausen white silk couch between a china bust of Queen Victoria and a figural clock, Mary-Hall plays with her tiny, articulated peg-wooden dolls dressed in royal blue. Named after the little girl to whom she was given in 1826, she is all original, including the brooch she wears at the neckline of her simple yet elegant frock. This delightful peg-wooden child came with a slip of paper giving just her basic information and sadly, not a word more.

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Empty when purchased, it was just prior to the Christmas Season before "Tarry-A-While" was ready to shelter a family of antique dolls. While bisque or china-head dolls would be at home, the lighthearted, articulated peg-wooden dolls of the early Grodner Tal region in Germany were chosen without hesitation. With small round heads and long necks, or heads ovoid in shape, these captivating woodens with their winsome ways, added to the soft glow of twinkling lights, have given "Tarry-A-While" an ambiance of welcoming warmth.

In 2015 an article of mine published in the January issue of this magazine, "Opening the Doors to an 1845 English Baby House", featured these diminutive 7" and under pennywoodens attending 4 o'clock Tea in "Hampshire House", their beloved former home. Older than their new home, some going back to 1805, 1810, most 1820-1840, some with tuck-combs and some without, each with an unique personality evoking a smile, the peg-woodens have contentedly settled in and seem to say, "Come visit, tarry awhile with us, and stay." The endearing dolls of "Tarry-A-While" joyfully send you wishes for a Blessed Christmas and a New Year of Peace. Author's Note: Sincere thanks to Stephen Wilson for meeting the challenge of dolls' house photography! -E.B.H.

ELEVATOR AND SHAFT The lower part of a pink silk dress and slippered feet from the ankles down are all that is visible as the elevator carries its passenger up the shaft to the second floor. A maid hurries to close the elevator door. With their distinctive color and style, matching upholstered Rau chairs, made in Germany for the English market ca. 1845, are a good fit for the hallways. A coat rack with two rows of hooks on the left door is original to the house. A basket with berries and two white glass Christmas doves hangs from a hook.

DINING ROOM- HOUSEKEEPER AND DOG In the dining room a bronze dog with soulful eyes waits for a treat from the housekeeper, who is dressed in her original regional attire for the holidays.

CONTENTS OF DINING ROOM An early pressed tin Christmas Angel in its surround is on the mantle between late 18th century crystal candelabra near a rare fireplace unit. On the left, a wooden Father Christmas emerges from a decorated box near the back of a serpentine table with a painted vine design. Placed inbetween the vines is a fragile blue and white striped Bristol glass tea service once owned by the late Vivien Greene. The two framed paintings above and the one on the opposite wall are also from the Vivien Greene Collection, with one having her name, address and telephone number on its reverse. The marble-topped table and chairs with red enamel seats are Rock and Graner. The ormolu tray holds its original flatware waiting for the table to be set. A fine china Nativity will make a lovely and appropriate centerpiece. Champagne is chilling in the ormolu bucket as the peg-woodens of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tarry-A-Whileâ&#x20AC;? gather to celebrate the Christmas Season!

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The Legend of

Huguette Clark

Doll Connoisseur Extraordinaire By Florence Theriault

A photograph of Huguette Clark as a child, in pensive mood as she studied the book in her hands, graces the cover of the book The Doll Collection of Huguette Clark.

olls were, always, the life nexus of the dreamyeyed second daughter from the second family of William A. Clark, Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 19th century copper baron. Huguette Clark was her name. She was born in Paris in 1906 and spent the first five years of her life living in gilded luxury in that splendid city. Violin lessons, travels to historic chateaux outside of Paris and a taste for delicious fresh brioche from Paris boulangerie highlighted her life in those early years and became the genesis of her collecting. But, mostly, it was her daily walks to that Parisian paradise of childhood treasures, Au Nain Bleu. From that shop came her love of beautiful dolls, and while most of the dolls and automata that she collected during later years, came from an earlier era, she always recalled Au Nain Bleu as her inspirational source for the love of these classic French treasures. Too, it must be more

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Very young Huguette Clark seated on the front steps of her Butte, Montana home with her childhood dolls. Although the photograph shows her early love of dolls, none of these dolls exist in her collection today.

than coincidental that 1905, a year before her birth, saw the introduction of Bleuette and the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journal, La Semaine de Suzette, for which the later grown-up Huguette began a decades long quest. Huguette Clark lived a long life of 105 years. She was a connoisseur of beauty and art, and she was a dedicated scholar. She was the last remaining child of William A. Clark, born in 1839, a magnate of unimaginable wealth from copper mining and railroads. Together their lives spanned 172 years of American history, from a decade before the Civil War to the presidency of Barack Obama. That captivating story has been well told in the New York Times best-seller, Empty Mansions, by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr. What is of most interest to doll collectors is her amazing collection of antique dolls, dollhouses and automata.

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The French Dolls

It was clearly the beautiful bebes of Jumeau that struck the fancy of Huguette Clark, and it is in her remarkable collection of these dolls that today’s collector finds evidence of her connoisseur’s eye. From the early portrait bebes to the later models marked Tete, she sought examples of the highest order of beauty. It immediately strikes one’s eye in viewing these dolls that she had no patience for ordinary examples, but sought those with splendid eyes, soft delicacy of complexion, and those which are commonly referred to as “first from the mold” for the clarity and precision of their sculpting. Notably, she sought the Bebe Triste, that wistful-faced doll sculpted by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, under commission from Emile Jumeau. It may simply be the artistic beauty of the face which drew her toward this model, or perhaps, learning of the Carrier-Belleuse connection to Jumeau, she remembered seeing the Carrier-Belleuse torcheres at the base of the Palais Garnier grand staircase during her early childhood visits to the Paris Opera, and wished a connection with that childhood memory. Whichever the reason, her collection offers seven stunningly beautiful examples including sizes 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, and 16. Intriguing, also, was her fascination with the Bebe Phonographe presented by Emile Jumeau in conjunction with the French pioneer phonograph inventory, Lioret.

Proudly, the E.J. bebe shows off his Marquis costume created for Huguette Clark by Christian Dior as a special commission. The extra jacket was included and the costume bears the Christian Dior cloth label along with correspondence concerning the costume which was described as “Petit Prince”.

Collectors have long known and admired this Bebe Triste by Jumeau, originally sold by Theriault’s in 1980 from the Helen Jo Payne Collection. Only now has the very small incised letter “N” near the crown rim been noted, perhaps indicating the word “nouveau”, thus indicating this to be a very early production model.

From Jumeau’s “Series Fantastique” is this very rare model incised 225, at a grand 26” size, with original couturier costume and uniquely labeled Jumeau box.

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As original as it could possibly be, the 12” petite Bebe Jumeau wears luxury couturier costume from the Ernestine Jumeau atelier, with matching bonnet and gilt-signed matching shoes, On her arm is the original Bebe Jumeau gilt lettered band, so very rarely found.

Bebe Triste by Jumeau in the rare smallest size 9, with especially charming embroidered silk Marquis costume with tricorn hat.

For many decades, Huguette Clark was on the search for every known disc, including elusive recordings in the Russian language, of which most people denied their existence. But a study of her collection now proves that she was right all along. For the back panel of one original box lists all recordings “existant actuellement” including four recordings in Russian. Her collection includes rare Bebes Phonographe in original couturiere dress with unique construction for the mechanism. Surely an early Bleuette had been in the childhood collection of Huguette Clark, although her present collection does not include that model. It does, however, offer seven Bleuettes from the 1940s/1950s era with a grand bounty of costumes and accessories, in pristine condition. There are more than 60 Bebes Jumeau in the collection, including a remarkable number in original couturier costumes from the workshops of Ernestine Jumeau, and with luxury original Jumeau mohair wigs and shoes, ranging from tiny size 1 to grand size 16. There is, too, a doll from Jumeau’s “Series Fantastique”, the rare model 225, of which few are known to exist, in original couturier costume. Other French dolls include beautiful bebes by Andre Thuillier and Jules Steiner, and a wonderful group of wooden-bodied poupees. 38

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Christian Dior named this costume “Cantatrice” (the French word for singer) as they were commissioned to design a frontopening gown to accommodate the unique torso design of the Bebe Phonographe. Huguette Clark also requested this particular shade of blue, according to the correspondence which accompanied the labeled Dior costume.

Huguette Clark recognized the beauty of French bebes by Andre Thuillier, the petite 9” model, rare size #1, standing alongside her 15” sister.

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A gentle-faced Bebe Triste by Emile Jumeau, one of the favorite models of Huguette Clark, in superb antique costume.

Three examples of the Bebe Phonograph, the two flanking dolls with specially constructed costumes designed to flap open at the front for access to the removable speaker plate and internal works (as seen in the center example).

A few of the Bleuette family dolls from the Huguette Clark collection along with an original trunk with Au Nain Bleu label and a bounty of original Gautier-Langereau costumes.

The French poupee models from the Clark Collection have articulated and shapely wooden bodies as shown in this photograph showing only six of those examples.

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The French Automata

At an early age, Huguette Clark studied the violin, her mother was an acclaimed harpist, and the entire family were avid supporters of the opera. Little wonder, then, that Huguette turned to the motions, music and fancy of the French 19th century automata as nostalgic reminders of her childhood. Elegant fashionista ladies, likely on their way to important society affairs or reclining elegantly on velvet recamiers while music plays in the background, graceful ballerinas and troubadours with violins or guitars are included in her collection from the workshops of Vichy and Lambert. Automata recalling scenes of childhood are in abundance. There is the child crying over her toy Polichinelle, dainty children with fans and hankies, and a laughing child in bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s costume offering a bounty of her favorite childhood food, brioche. Portrait bisque ladies, in original Shepherdess costume recalling the 18th century, hold baskets with hidden surprises, while exotic bisque Chinese ladies serve tea or fan themselves. A rare model of a child seated on a high stool has a special surprise which is a hidden phonograph mechanism by Lioret, of which few examples are known to exist. There are more than 35 automata from the golden age in the Huguette Clark collection. Above: The music, motion and fancy of French 19th century automata recalled to Huguette Clark the elegance of her early life in Paris, and the quest to find rare examples of this automata continued throughout her collecting years. Right: Imperiously awaiting the attentions of her visitors, the portrait Jumeau lady, posed upon a velvet recamier, languidly fans herself, and, alternately gazes through her lorgnette, while raising and lowering her body and turning side to side. Leopold Lambert, circa 1885.

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The Japanese Dolls

Although Huguette Clark had never visited Japan, she was intrigued with the art and culture of its society. This may have originated during her childhood immersion into her father’s extraordinary collection of Asian art. At any rate, during the 1930s she made a connection with the G.T. Marsh and Co. of California, an importer of Asian art and antiques, and began to assemble a collection of Japanese dolls in traditional costume, some of which were used as models for her paintings which were later exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington. Huguette Clark was an avid scholar and reader. Becoming intrigued by the first Japanese novel, The Tales of Genji, written in the early 11th century, she commissioned a series of elaborately costumed Japanese portrait dolls based upon the characters in that novel. Each is still preserved today in its original box upon which is written in Japanese lettering “Mrs. Huguette Clark” and the name of the character. Too, she collected the beloved Ichimatsu or play dolls in their colorful costumes with meaningful symbols and authentic details of construction, as well as portrait dolls of elegant ladies, those Eastern echoes of French fashion ladies from an earlier epoch, as well as ceremonial dolls and accessories known as hina-matsuri.

Five from the collection of fifteen Ichimatsu Japanese child dolls, early 20th century, in sizes from 15”-23”, in original lavish costumes.

The Dollhouses and Dollhouse People

From early childhood, Huguette Clark was fascinated with dollhouses in their ability to capture a miniature version of reality, as well as inspire an imaginative fancy. To that end, from the 1930s onward, she commissioned a number of miniature houses ranging from wooden fairytale cottages from Edith Von Arps of BAPS to grand chateaux from Au Nain Bleu of Paris to Japanese castles commissioned from the G.T. Marsh firm and made by master craftsman Saburo Kawakami. The book, Empty Mansions, relates the extraordinary Clark-Kawakami story in detail. Along with the dollhouses are, of course, the miniature people who inhabited these homes, highlighted by an exceptional collection of BAPS dolls in every theme, and including theatres and props.

The Dolls by Madame Alexander

Curious to find in the collection are five extraordinary dolls from the Madame Alexander Mystery Portrait Series of 1952. Yet, perhaps not so strange, for the 1950s was the very time that Huguette Clark and Beatrice Alexander were both involved in fashion and society in New York city, and it is not unlikely that their paths crossed. Always with an eye for beauty, Huguette would have recognized the artistry of this series and chosen those that spoke to

Exquisite and rare portrait dolls from the Madame Alexander studios, c. 1950 are preserved in pristine condition.

her imagination. At any rate, she preserved them in such superb original presentation as to be nearly unimaginable. And, of course, continued to choose other dolls by the firm, all preserved in pristine condition. The collection of Huguette Clark is presented in a 200 page book available December 15, and the dolls will come to auction by Theriault’s on January 11, 2020 in Santa Barbara, California, nearby Bellosguardo, the famous former Clark estate. The collection is being offered to benefit the arts and culture programs of the Bellosguardo Foundation. Antique DOLL Collector

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Who am I? Clues from Porcelain Doll Shoulder Heads by

Elizabeth Ann Coleman

ith their perfectly coiffed and permanently molded porcelain hair in styles popular long-ago we humans of the early twenty first century often find it difficult to interpret personal appearance clues of shoulder doll heads of a century and a half ago, or even longer. It is often hard to separate the men from the boys (illus 3-5), let alone boys from toddlers and toddlers even from babies.

Illus 1. Last third 19th century man with molded facial hair. Collection late John Noble

Illus 2. Late Victorian man with molded facial hair. Coleman collection

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Illus 4. 1880s Alt, Beck & Gottschalck boy with period applied facial hair turning him into a man. Coleman Collection

Illus 3. Boy head with mustache painted post production to represent a Civil War general. Collection of the Newark Museum

Illus 6. Late 19th c boy. Coleman collection

Illus 5. Mid 19th c boy. Coleman collection

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And often if you are lucky enough to find a complete doll still sporting its original clothes - boys from girls. But there are clues to a mold ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original gender and chronology intent and these were based on contemporary cultural norms. We just need to learn details that were obvious to our ancestors, though in the imaginations of Victorian nursery inmates and the hands of doll collectors, facts have often become confused with fiction and not every 19th century parent gave their young daughter a center part. In other words, there are no hard and fast rights and wrongs just serious probabilities. This article is an attempt to begin to reveal some of the original Victorian era production facts from 20th and 21st century collector fantasies where porcelain doll shoulder heads are concerned.

The first porcelain doll shoulder heads appear to have been produced in the late 1830s in Germany. The earliest known production records still extant are associated with the venerable KPM (KĂśnigliche Prozellan Manufaktur) concern whose identified models to date include women, girls and boys of all ages, and toddlers and babies, but no adult men. KPM made doll heads from about 1840 to 1861. Their head models were nearly equally divided between identifiable male and female models with a few non gender-specific, un-parted hair toddlers and babies thrown in. Following general Victorian era western cultural consensus human males and male doll heads were identified by hair parted on a side and females with by a central part; infants and toddlers having no discernable parting. (illus 7)

Illus 7. Mid 19th century toddler from Kestner, Coleman Collection

Illus 8. Mid-19th century head representing baby with wisps of hair, Coleman Collection

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Illus 9. Front and side views of Kestner lady head, mid-19th c Coleman Collection

Hair styling is not the only distinguishing feature aiding us in the potential attribution of who is represented. Often early late-teen and adult female representations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ca. 1840 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1870 - will have not just centrally parted hair but indications of a bust line. What they will also have is a longer, more slender neck and face. The hair of adult females is usually dressed high on the head and off the neck, except for ringlets, cascading down in the back. (illus 9.). Girls on the other hand have more simply dressed hair often in short ringlets or curls, with a center part. They can be identified by the lack of bust definition, short necks and chubby cheeks. (illus 10). Older girls will have longer ringlets.

Illus 10. Kestner young girl, mid 19th c. Coleman Collection

Illus 11. Older girl with ringlets, mid 19th c. Coleman collection

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Toddlers generally have short hair treatments and those childish characteristics of short necks and chubby cheeks. By the 1880s the convention of identifying the sex of a toddler had been put into play and while the hair remained short there is sometimes a discernable part. Often manufacturers included indentations and/or “V” impressions at the front side sew holes at the shoulder line of children and toddlers. Often such doll heads served for babies as well, but a few companies made specific baby heads. These are identifiable by the rolls of fat on their back. (illus 14).

Illus 13. 1880s and later toddler.

Illus 14. Mid 19th c. baby head from Sweden’s Rörstrand firm. Coleman Collection

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Illus 12. Toddler, mid 19th c, Coleman Collection

Illus 15. All-purpose hair-do for young boys at the end of the 19th century and for girls toddlerhood to adulthood from the same period through the 1950s. Coleman Collection

After about 1870 male porcelain doll heads fall from general favor and never return to wide-spread popularity. Ladies and children rule up until World War I, with a particular style known by collector’s as a low brow and lasting in popularity and production from about 1880 until the 1950s. (illus 15) The endurance of this type model – many firms made slight variations – probably can be attributable to the fact that the hairstyle was in tempo with hairdos associated with the near full female chronology and even a tip to very young males in its early years of production. It should to be remembered by doll collectors that old fashioned hair styles did not die in the land of dolls as rapidly as one might think or did for most humans. Popular models were often in production for decades. It is relatively easy to assign a potential beginning date for a specific doll’s hairstyle; it is next to impossible to guess the terminal date of production for the same doll head. As might be expected popularity and sales impacted the production longevity of any given model. Unsurprisingly, post the success of Parian articles at the Crystal Palace Exhibition of 1851 porcelain manufacturers took advantage leaving some of their bisque heads unglazed which is why we find in many cases particular doll head models in both glazed and unglazed formats. (Illus 16) The latter were initially known as Parian because of their white or near white surface; later heads were given a more flesh-like surface tinting and are known by collectors as bisque.

Illus 16. Kling 1860s older boy head mold used to produce both glazed and unglazed porcelain doll heads. Coleman Collection

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The addition of a glaze frequently blurs details and while it is true early castings from a mold have sharper delineations often these are negated by a glazing. Another aid to the dating of manufacture of a doll head is the method. The method of casting doll parts changed over the years from paste to slip but manufacturers did the change-over at their own pace â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a process that took decades to complete. Most of the change over was accomplished between the 1860s and 1880s. The difference between the two techniques is discernible by eye and finger: paste is like pie dough and was pressed into molds. In appearance and hand it has an uneven, sometimes even rough interior surface. A slip cast product has a thinner, even body. As collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s we take it for granted that if we have such and such a model associated with such and such a porcelain manufactory it is one hundred percent the product of that business. As early as 1850 the Kling firm is asking the Dressel firm to help them fill an order. An invoice for this order indicates not only a co-dependence between manufacturers, but it includes specifics: the heads are to have a black pate which indicates that not only was the porcelain work done but also the painting was accomplished by painters working for Dressel. Much weight is given by collectors to details like the

painting of features and indeed companies do seem to have characteristic techniques that help identify their products. But we must realize that production was not always a straight-forward happening. And with several hundred known manufactures models and techniques can look remarkably similar. For several years I puzzled over illustrations of doll head shards dug from the inevitable dumping ground in the home community where the Conta and Boehme porcelain works were located. The pieces seemed to be telling two different stories. Research has revealed that there was another factory -Eberlein -making doll heads in Possneck. Unsurprisingly the shards of these two businesses were combined. But even then, telling the products of these two firms apart takes careful study, their models are that similar in some instances; the clues literally coming in waves, hair waves, and in ear detailing (illus nos 17 & 18).

Illus 17 & 18. Left Conta and Boehme, right Eberlein. These two head models are nearly identical but are the products of two different factories in the same town. The Conta and Boehme model features the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s characteristic bulbous tubes of hair across the crown while deeply undulating waves identify Eberlein examples. 48

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To date well over one hundred historic porcelain doll making firms have been identified, many with attributable doll heads. Some were in business over generations, some lasted only a few years. There are other firms we know of but whose products have yet to be assigned and at the other end of the stick there are “families” of dolls that haven’t yet been married to a manufacturer. Finally, there are both doll shoulder heads and manufacturers we do not even know we are missing. One such previously unknown firm – Merz of Ilmenau - recently came to light and has gobbled up a large and exciting family of heads. We still do not know when Merz ceased producing doll parts but from an early 1860s product catalogue – they made far more than doll parts - they enumerate their line of doll heads: women (damen), children (kinder) and knaben (boys). Once again there are no men. This article is intended to be a mere introduction to the complexities of identifying the gender and age chronology a porcelain doll shoulder head represents. The passage of time, changing cultural norms and even doll collectors have muddied the waters. One must look beyond body shape, proportion and apparel of a doll and focus only what the head has to tell us. The clues are there and it is such fun to identify the real who under the hair.

Illus19 & 20. Merz girl and boy heads from mid-19th c.

Illus 21. Merz lady from late 1860s-early 1870s found in both glazed and unglazed models and with molded bodice that is found with other hair styles in a mix and match formula.

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“EIERKOPF” A Kathe Kruse Doll? An Investigation by Margo Delaughter

ierkopf is the German word for egghead. Why would a doll be referred to by that term and why would the doll be associated with the dolls made by dollmaker Kathe Kruse? The name was given to the doll due to the oversized modeling of the doll’s head. Did Kathe Kruse actually produce this doll? The doll’s legitimacy as being an authentic Kathe Kruse doll is questionable. The readers of this article can make their own decision as to whether to call it a true Kathe Kruse doll or simply another Kruse look-a-like. Finding information on the history of the doll referred to as “Eierkopf” was just about impossible. Inquiries to the Kathe Kruse Museum in Donauworth netted me little. I have several books on dolls made by Kathe Kruse, but only one actually identifies a doll called “Eierkopf”. That book is KATHE KRUSE I.D. by Christa and Lotte Xenidis which was published in 1994. The doll is described as a Kathe Kruse Type VIII that is not often found. The fact that this particular doll is included in the book hints to the authenticity of its origin as a Kruse doll, but does this mean it really is? What is even more interesting is that this doll was made in the Bad Kosen factory where Kathe Kruse made her early dolls. Why then isn’t “Eierkopf” a Kathe Kruse doll? In order to answer that, one must look back at the life of Kathe Kruse and her doll making business. Kathe Kruse or Kata Krusa was born Katharina Simon in Breslau, Germany on September 17, 1883. Her mother was unmarried and supported herself and her daughter as a seamstress. Kathe Kruse said herself that

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she did not have a happy childhood and didn’t like dolls! After finishing school at 16 she began an acting career and appeared in several productions. While in Berlin at age 19 she met well known Berlin sculptor Max Kruse who was 30 years her senior. She adored her Max, but told him she would like to have children, but did not want to get married. It was only after the birth of their fourth child, a boy who didn’t survive, that Max insisted on marriage. After the birth of 3 girls it dawned on him that if he had more sons they would be listed as illegitimate when they entered service. It was then that they were married. The couple had 7 surviving children - Maria or Mimerle, Sophie or Fifi who inherited her father’s talent for sculpture, Johanna or Hannerle, Michael, Jochen, Friedebald and Max Jr. It was Maria, Kathe Kruse’s oldest child, who started her mother on her doll making career. Maria requested a “baby” she could care for as her mother cared for her little sister Sophie. Kathe Kruse asked her husband Max to purchase a doll for Maria. Max hunted for a doll, but told his wife all the dolls he found were not suitable and for her to make one herself. She did and that doll began her doll making career. Her first dolls went into production in 1911. An attempt to produce dolls with the Kammer & Reinhardt doll manufacturer was tried, but failed. She was not satisfied with the dolls and stated, “They look like frozen blue flounders with pumped up limbs” so she ended her contract with them. Her dollmaking business seemed doomed. Then unexpectantly an order for 150

dolls came from America. Kathe Kruse was working from her apartment in Berlin at the time, but she and her workers completed the order. Not long after that order another order came from America for 500 more! It was then that Kathe Kruse realized that she needed to find a workshop outside of Berlin. Her apartment workshop was just not suitable for making a large number of dolls. Bad Kosen was selected as the site for her growing business. She continued to produce dolls in Bad Kosen until the end of WWII. The division of Germany by the Allies marked the final chapter to her control over her factory in Bad Kosen. The problem of reparations was the focal point in that loss. For Russia the extraction of the greatest possible amount of reparations from Germany was of primary importance. Equipment was removed from the factories and products were seized. Kathe Kruseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s factory in Bad Kosen was included in this seizure. The final year of her control of her workshop in Bad Kosen was 1949. Then around 1950 along with two of her sons, she

started dollmaking workshops in Bad Pyrmont and Donauworth away from the control of the Russian Government. In 1952 her former company in Bad Kosen officially became a Volkseigener Betrieb (Publicly Owned Corporation). The dolls made there under Russian control are usually stamped with a triangle under the sole and V.E.B. Bad Kosen a. d. Saale. It is particularly important to note here that while some of the Kruse workers followed her to her new workshops, others remained in the Bad Kosen factory and continued to produce her dolls. Whether those workers remaining adhered to the high standards demanded by Kathe Kruse is not known. We do know that she did not have quality control over the dolls produced there after she left the factory. Since there was a shortage of materials in the post-war years adjustments were made in the production of most goods including dolls. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m guessing that Russia was more interested in the profit margin than the artistic quality of goods especially in regard to toys for children.

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“Eierkopf” is referred to as a Kathe Kruse Type VIII. If you are not a Kathe Kruse doll collector that will mean nothing. Kathe Kruse made a number of different molds for the heads of her dolls. According to the book THE BELOVED KATHE KRUSE DOLLS by Lydia Richter there were only five historical doll heads from the period of 1910 to 1956. The listing at the right was taken from her book.

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Doll I • The first Kathe Kruse Doll had no individual name and was simply called Doll I. Doll II • “Schlenkerchen” (Smiling or Laughing Kathe Kruse). Doll V/VI • “Traumerchen” and “Du Mein”. (Closed eyes, open eyes) Doll VIII • “Deutsches Kind” (The German Child). Doll XII • “Hampelchen” (Beautiful Child or Little Jumping Jack).

Dolls with numbers III and IV did not exist. Dolls VII, IX and X are the smaller copies of Dolls I and VIII. Doll XI was “Schielbockchen” with side glancing eyes, but it was not included in Richter’s listing. Where does “Eierkopf” fit into all this? In order to answer that we must again go back in time. Kathe Kruse had obtained a contract to decorate a group of dolls depicting children of different nationalities in 1928. This led to the creation of the doll we know today as The German Child which came onto the market in 1929. The mold for this doll’s head was taken from a sculpture of her son Friedebald’s head. It is the only doll modeled after one of her children. The doll had the slender body of a child around 7 or 8 years of age. The doll’s hair was no longer painted, but wigged. Doll VIII was sold as either a boy or girl depending on the wig style and clothing. The first dolls were 52 cm (20 ½”) and later 35 cm (13 ½”) tall. These dolls were extremely popular. Something quite interesting occurred in 1949 during her final year at the Bad Kosen factory. As noted earlier, there was a shortage of materials in the post-war years. The genuine hair for the German Child doll was almost impossible to obtain. According to Thomas Dahl in his book KATHE KRUSE PUPPEN published in 2005, Kathe Kruse changed the design of Doll VIII. The doll was reduced in size to 45 cm (17.71”) given a head with painted hair and fixed to the body of Doll I. If this is true, I’m assuming this was the slender body of Doll I and not the wide hip toddler body since the face is of an older child and not a toddler. Supposedly she named the doll Doll I/VIII. Dahl shows 3 photos of the 1949 painted hair Doll I/VIII – 2 boys and 1 girl purportedly made by her.

Unfortunately, none of the photos show a side view of the head to see the shape nor does he mention the head as being oversized. Could this doll have been the model for the doll that became known as “Eierkopf” which was later produced by the V.E.B. factory in Bad Kosen? I was unable to find any other source that states she actually designed and named a 45 cm painted hair German Child doll- Doll I/ VIII. Did the V.E.B. factory use Kathe Kruse’s 45 cm painted hair German Child doll and didn’t quite get the head correct or was the head shape altered to avoid copyright laws? It is also possible that the V.E.B. actually designed and named this doll Doll I/VIII in order to profit from the popularity of the Kathe Kruse German Child doll. We do know that the V.E.B. offered Doll I/VIII at 45 cm and 52 cm with painted hair or wigged. That egg head shape was used on both size dolls with painted hair. Whatever the case, Kathe Kruse was not happy with the V.E.B. dolls and in 1967 she won a copyright battle against them and the company went out of business. The “Eierkopf” doll in my collection is 18” tall. His face and hair are oil painted. The head is described as being made of cloth covered paper mache. His light brown hair is parted on the right side of his head and swirls in that direction. The eyes are brown with black and brown upper eyeliner and single stroke brown brows. His mouth is oval in shape and his nostrils are accented. The arms are stitched jointed at the shoulders, have a seam down the back of the arm and an elbow seam. The hands are mitten shape with individually delineated fingers. His legs are disc jointed and have a single seam down the back of the leg with no knee seam. His feet have a hard sole and the toes are delineated. The body is made of a light color rather coarse cotton material. I have no idea what the body is stuffed with, but it quite firm. The head swivels slightly.

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My boy has been redressed in a short sleeve plaid shirt and a white cotton romper trimmed in yellow. The romper has a pocket in front. Under his clothing he wears a white cotton onesie that may be original. His white socks and white tie shoes are in the Kathe Kruse style and quite possibly original. The markings on his feet are illegible to me. The auction house catalog listing for him describes the marks as “268x? on his right foot and 1 196? on the left”. I can make out that the markings are in red. The other 2 “Eierkopf” examples are in another collection. The girl is 20 “tall and the boy 18”. The boy is wearing his original outfit which consists of a long sleeve white shirt and brown lederhosen. His Tyrolean style hat is green. His shoes are Kathe Kruse shoes, but not original to him. His socks are white. Beneath his outfit he wears his original onesie. His dark brown hair is parted on the right and swirls in that direction. His eyes are blue grey with a single stroke brow. He is marked on his right foot with a triangle and on his left foot with the VEB Bad Kosen caption. The girl is wearing her original white long sleeve blouse and bonnet. Her green skirt with red and white trim is a replacement. She too wears her original onesie beneath her clothes. Her red shoes are not original. She has blue eyes with a single stroke brow. Like the 2 boys her hair is parted on her right and swirls in that direction. Her hair is a light brown. Her only mark is on her right foot where it is stamped Kathe Kruse in blue ink. Body construction for both of these dolls is like my doll.

You now must decide for yourself whether you think the doll “Eierkopf” should be considered a Kathe Kruse doll or a doll made in the style of a Kathe Kruse doll. Regardless of the authenticity of the doll “Eierkopf”, the dolls are quite charming in their own right. I’d be interested in hearing from other collectors who have a painted hair “Eierkopf” doll. Tell me about your doll and your opinion – a Kathe Kruse doll or a Kruse look-a-like. I have not seen any of these dolls at shows I’ve attended in the US with the exception of the one I bought, but I’m sure there must be some in private collections. Perhaps more of them were sold in Europe than here in the states. You can email me at: margo215@comcast.net

Bibliography: Dahl, Thomas “Kathe Kruse PUPPEN” Verlag Puppen und Spielzeug 2005 Reinelt, Sabine “Kathe Kruse at her Creative Peak” Verlag Puppen und Spielzeug 2000 Richter, Lydia “The Beloved Kathe Kruse Dolls” Hobby House Press, INC. 1983 Theriaults Auction Catalog “Tears for Mina” March 17-18, 2018 Lot#155 WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathe_Kruse Xendis, Christa and Lotte “Kathe Kruse I.D. Guide” Gold Horse Publishing 1994

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Ruth Cronk and

“THE BARBIE MYSTIQUE ” By Bradley Justice

n 1977, Ruth Cronk sat down at her IBM Selectric typewriter and wrote what would be her first newsletter aimed at Barbie doll collectors. Little did she know that this would be the first page in a history that would bring collectors from around the world together and unite them at an annual convention. Ruth Cronk first “met” Barbie when shopping for her daughter Joyce near her home on City Island in New York. That day she bought a ponytail Barbie, and some fashions. Ruth would continue to indulge her daughter, not only because Joyce loved playing with the doll, but because she herself was fascinated with the doll and tiny accessories and all the details.

Faye Jordaens, Sybil Dewein and Ruth Cronk share an exhibit of vintage Barbie with members of UFDC in 1979. They were the pioneers who worked to organize Barbie collectors, create clubs and ultimately create the National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention.

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Ruth Cronk and Faye Jordaens pose for a photographer with the New York Times in 1977. Adult women collecting Barbie dolls was such an unusual thing at the time that it required an article in the Times! This news story would help spread the word to collectors around the country to let them know that there were other collectors out there.

When Joyce grew up and put her dolls into the attic, Ruth found herself getting them down and looking them over and discovered the little fashion booklet showing all the outfits for Barbie that existed, and that she’d never seen. Soon, Ruth and her friend (and neighbor) Fay Jordaens would begin scouring yard sales and thrift stores for old Barbie. Keep in mind that this is the early 1970’s, there are no guides, no books, no internet. They were flying by the seat of their pants assembling a collection of Barbie dolls. Together they documented and studied the variances and similarities in the dolls and through early doll magazines ran ads for pen pals to connect with other collectors. Ruth’s goal? To have one of every Barbie doll ever made. 56

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Ruth Cronk was always willing to share her collection, knowledge and love of Barbie, and she would show up wherever she was invited. Here she is sharing her collection at a local doll show in New York.

Ruth started her collecting in the early 1970s and would continue until 2018. The collection included thousands of dolls and fashions from around the world. From the 1959 First Barbie, to the most recent Convention doll of 2018, she had it all. Along with dolls, she also had an enormous amount of ephemera documenting Barbie doll’s history.

Word traveled quickly that they were extraordinary “Barbie doll collectors” and it was only a matter of time before the New York Times arrived to do a story on Ruth Cronk and her friend Faye. Letters and phone calls rolled in, and they built a network of collectors not only around the country, but around the world. Ruth had called her newsletter, the “No Name Newsletter,” not wanting to infringe on the copyright of Mattel. Then she was contacted by Mattel and her newsletter was renamed “The Barbie Gazette,” with permission from Mattel. Ruth made TV appearances on Good Morning America and her story was picked up by the news wires and was shared around the globe. With all of this attention they were put in contact with Sybil Dewein, who, along with Joan Ashabranner, had written the “Collectors Encyclopedia of Barbie dolls.” Sybil, who had been collecting and documenting Barbie since the early ‘60s, became a contributor to the newsletter, and brought some understanding to the hundreds of dolls that Ruth had collected. To call these ladies pioneers an understatement. They were early collectors who documented, connected collectors, and coined a whole understanding for these dolls that we seem to take for granted now. Sybil referred to the desire to collect the doll as “The Barbie Mystique.” Something to bear in mind: Ruth, Faye, Sybil and Joan did not grow up with the Barbie

doll, so nostalgia played no roll in their wish to collect them, they discovered her as an adult. This causes me to ponder the history of doll collecting and wonder if there were collectors of some of the earliest dolls haunting toy stores and documenting what they saw, what a treasure that information would have turned out to be. A relationship with Ruth was formed by Mattel, so she was kept abreast of the upcoming dolls and received press releases because publication of her newsletter made her a “member of the press.” Mattel was appreciative of the documentation of their product historically and also for creating a “buzz” among adult collectors for their product. Each year during Toy Fair in New York, Ruth, Faye and Sibyl would tour the Mattel Showroom to see what would be included in the line for that year. In February of 1980, they met the legendary Charlotte Johnson, the original designer hired by Mattel for the Barbie doll. Miss Johnson was retiring and she cheerfully met the gang of collectors and shared many stories of her historical time at Mattel. Sybil contacted Ruth and Faye in 1979, and invited them to come to Tennessee and attend the Annual Convention of the United Federation of Doll Clubs in Nashville. At the conclusion of the convention, they had a discussion as to whether or not such a convention would be a viable thing to plan for Barbie collectors.

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Number 1 Barbie from 1959 – a treasure that came to Ruth Cronk in 1979. This was one of Ruth’s treasures that appeared in so many of her interviews and television appearances. The doll has the original box and posing stand.

Army/Air Force Uniform for Ken doll from 1964. Khaki set has color variation of ties/belts so that he can “serve” in the Army or the Air Force. Finding examples of early fashions like these is difficult.

Skipper doll outfit “Cookin’ Goodies” is a charming set with little dress and the supplies to make pretend cookies for your dolls. From 1966, its is a fun set for the 9” size Doll.

Talking Busy Barbie doll with Holdin’ Hands from 1972. At a time when dolls had lots of “gimmicks” this model from the Ruth Cronk Collection had the talking mechanism (patented by Jack Ryan of Mattel), and a bendable elbow/wrist that allowed her to hold accessories such a telephone and television.

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1966 Color Magic Barbie doll. Rare version with ruby red hair is still in her original cardboard box (harder to find variation, most came in plastic case). Doll’s hair and swimsuit could change color through a chemical reaction to the color magic solutions.

Winter Wedding outfit for Barbie doll from 1969. This Mod era wedding gown features a fur trimmed brocade dress with matching veil and bouquet of cloth roses.

Beauty Secrets Barbie doll from 1980, Though far more modern, this doll held a special place in Ruth’s heart as it was the souvenir for the first Barbie Doll Collections convention that she hosted in New York. It was gifted by Mattel, and was a regular line doll from that year, but had a special ribbon sash stating “Celebrating 21 years of Barbie”.

The collection was so large that it had to be moved in the largest Penske rental truck available. Chris Shaw drove the truck with its Barbie contents, “My Size Barbie” was too large to fit in the back so she rode up front to the destination.

They promoted, planned and put on the first Barbie event the very next year. It happened in New York, and brought in about 200 people. Attendees were excited to meet fellow collectors, shop in an exclusive Barbie Sales Room, and see the face behind the names in the books and newsletter that had guided their collecting. Ruth would work with other clubs to host Barbie doll conventions and in 1985 they would form the National Barbie doll Collectors Steering Committee to organize and decide where future conventions would be held. This started with a handful of people and now its members span the globe and have put on conventions every year since then. Ruth would become an ambassador for the Barbie doll and brand and would travel around the globe to meet other collectors, visit other conventions and share her love and passion for the Barbie doll. She had a strong group of friends spanning the globe that shared her love, Australia, the UK, Finland, Sweden and more. Ruth was a fun loving, cheerful person, who loved to meet and encourage other Barbie collectors. She never met a stranger. I first met her in 1996 so after the NC Fashion doll collectors club became part of the Steering Committee, we had spoken on the phone and she had guided myself and my friend Dianna Romano through the process. Her name had been familiar to me, because as an 11 year old collector, I had my mom subscribe to her newsletter around 1981 after we discovered it featured in a “what’s it worth” column in our

newspaper, and the writer had included Ruth Cronk as an expert opinion on a Barbie doll question. Ruth celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by her Barbie collector friends and family. Soon after she would pass away, and her son Scott would inherit the collection, which numbered in the thousands of Barbie dolls, but also Girl Scout dolls, and her childhood favorite, Shirley Temple. When I was contacted by Scott, I was reminded of a conversation that had happened seven years earlier in my shop when Ruth’s daughter asked if I would assist her with her mom’s collection if something ever happened to her mom. (Little did we know that Ruth’s daughter Joyce would precede her in death by three years). Scott, living in California, viewed that as a strong testament to his mom’s passion, and I remembered that Joyce had wanted her Barbie friends to have a part of her collection far and wide. My husband Chris and I purchased the collection and have begun the process of sorting, identifying and documenting it. It contains many items that are exclusives to other countries, rare, early examples of Barbie and thousands of NRFP fashions. My excitement has been in making discoveries in the documentation and ephemera, early press releases, letters and notes, but my excitement has been tempered by the loss of an amazing friend to many, and a pioneer in the doll world. The preservation of her notes, newsletters, and ephemera shows how Ruth was at the epicenter of the Barbie mystique. She was part of the beginning of the hobby, and a leader in creating the world of Barbie doll collecting. Her memories of friends, conventions, keepsakes document almost 50 years of a hobby that was a passion. There are over 300 boxes of items to discover, thousands of dolls, and millions of memories.

Scott Cronk, Ruth’s son, helped pack the collection and we are sharing some with museums, the National Barbie Collectors convention, and working to share the rest with Barbie doll collectors around the world. The collection is being sold via eBay by Bradley Justice user id: SHAWSTEIN and on his Facebook site “The Swell Doll Shop”

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14 ~ Virginia Beach, VA. Bayside Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Bayside Recreation Center. 4500 First Ct Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. Alexis Roeber. 757-385-5941. aroeber@vbgov.com

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JANUARY 2020 5 ~ Fullerton, CA. Doll, Teddy Bear, Miniature & Artisan Show & Sale. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. 831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net 8-12 ~ Online. Virtual Doll Convention Online, Private Facebook group. A Tale of Two Cities. Rachel Hoffman. 303-722-8700. info@virtualdollconvention.com 12 ~ Hauppauge, NY. Doll Show. Radisson Hotel. Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club of Long Island. Mary Voegele. 631-981-9332. maryv24@verizon.net 10-12 ~ Santa Barbara, CA. Doll Auction. Ritz Carlton. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. 410-224-2515 (F). www.theriaults.com.

26 ~ Naperville, IL. The Naperville Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Marriott Hotel, Grand Ballroom. Karla Moreland. 815-356-6125. kmorela@ais.net. www. KaneCountyDollShow.com

FEBRUARY 2020

1 ~ Chandler, AZ. Doll & Bear Show. St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Community Center. Dolls & Friends Doll Club. Julia Varga. 661-492-1324. 1golddragon@cox.net. dollsandfriendsdollclub@cox.net.

8 ~ Fort Myers, FL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Araba Temple. Magic of Dolls. Marilia. 239-540-8628. Sharon. 239-267-1483. magicofdolls@gmail.com 8 ~ Schertz, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830-606-5868. dmeredith@dolldr.com

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22 ~ Arcadia, CA. Doll Affaire. Arcadia Masonic Center. Was previously scheduled for 10/13/19. National Doll Festival. RowbearPresents@charter.net. 831-438-5349. 29 ~ Punta Gorda, FL. Doll Show. Port Charlotte Doll Club. Charlotte Harbor Event Center.

29 ~ St. Pete, FL. Doll Show. St. Pete Doll Club. Ilene Delk. 727-347 7556. Jo Valente. 727-384-1708. 29 ~ Roseville, CA. Doll Show. The Grounds Placer County. Crossroads Event. www.dolls4all.com

MARCH 2020 6-8 ~ Rock Island, IL. Antique Vintage Market. QCCA Expo Center. Kimberly Schilling. Melting Pot Productions. 712-326-9964. Kim.aspectacular@gmail.com. antiquespectacular.com 7 ~ Asheville, NC. Doll Show. WNC AG Center. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com

8 ~ Maquoketa, IA. Doll Show. Centerstone Inn & Suites. Eastern Iowa Doll Show. Sherryl Newton. 319-610-3534. easterniowadollshows@aol.com. 13-15 ~ Dubuque, IL. Antique Vintage Market. Grand River Center. Kimberly Schilling. Melting Pot Productions. 712326-9964. Kim.aspectacular@gmail.com 14 ~ Cincinnati, OH. Doll Show. Sharonville Convention Center. Triple Crown Doll Club. 3CrownDollShow@gmail.com. 14 ~ Jonesborough, TN. Doll Show. Jonesborough Visitor Center. The Dollhouse. Ellen Stafford. 423-753-0022. ellen@jonesdollhouse.com 20-22~ Cedar Falls, IA. Antique Vintage Market. UNI-Dome. Kimberly Schilling. Melting Pot Productions. 712-326-9964. Kim.aspectacular@gmail.com. www.antiquespectacular.com. 21 ~ Venice, FL. Doll Show. Woodmere Park. Venice Doll Club. Holly Hamm. 941223-7081. hollyhamm70@gmail.com 28 ~ Madison, WI. Doll Show. Alliant Energy Center. Madison Area Doll Club. Vicki Kutz. 608-279-5298. dollcoll@charter.net

APRIL 2020 5 ~ Maumee (Toledo), OH. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Lucas County Recreation Center. Karen Kosies. toledo@dollshows.net. (520) 270-0179 (text). ToledoDollShow.com

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