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ou are cordially invited to be a part of our autumn Sewing Workshop conducted by the award-winning doll costumer, Deborah Jenkines, of Charleston, South Carolina. Under Deborah’s skillful direction, attendees will construct an ensemble to fit “Mathilde” a china Rohmer poupee created by the acclaimed reproduction doll artist, Carl Armstrong. Mathilde is based on a coveted Rohmer family doll that is now a part of the Grovian Doll Museum’s collection. Each of our registered attendees will receive their own doll, along with a kit to make a Rohmer costume based on the original in the photo shown here. 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
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THE ROAD TO FIND OUT The vital importance of doll research by Linda Edward
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36 ANOTHER “LAST” DOLL’S HOUSE A longtime contributor shares her latest find
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ON THE COVER Lady with Lyre One of a number of rare and special antique dolls at the Ladenburger Autumn auction, coming up on September 27th and 28th, 2019. “Luise, the harp player,“ ca. 1830, is a papiér-maché head shoulder doll with an extraordinary real hair style. Blue-eyed, with red smiling lips and modelled ears, Luise is wearing her original stunning real-hair wig, leather body, leather arms, hands, legs and feet, with the sewn thumb separation, and original clothes: underpants, underskirt and silk dress. Height is 32 cm. For more information, go to www3.spielzeugauktion.de/
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1) ‘Palm Size’ All Original 10.5” Hilda ‘237’ - Mint doll, Factory Pate & Wig, blue eyes,very elaborate miniature gown in layers! $1350
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4) 15” French Trade Halbig 1039 Flirty - foxy eyes w/ Orig Hair Lashes, tiny mouth, oily sheen, mint finish quality body & Heirloom Layers. $695
5) Rare! 18” K*R ‘112’ Glass Eye ‘Elsa’ - Mint doll! All Original: Factory wig and Silk Clothes w/ Matching Bonnet and Factory Leather Shoes. Sensitive modeling, gentle bisque, a very rare Glass Eyes example of an important Character! $8700
6) Unusual 8” Socket Head All Bisque ‘172’ Rare Model! Closed Mouth, sl. eyes/wax, Plaster Pate and Hip Length Mohair Wig, lavender herringbone stockings; All Mint! $850 5
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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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Valerie Fogel’s
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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
Valerie will be at the Ohio National Doll Show October 5th, 2019 Exhibiting & Speaking at an exclusive Candlelight Dinner on “Tales of Parisiene Poupées”
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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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.”
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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 it’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, children’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. Flippin’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
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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.
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Auction Gallery Rare Antiques To Auction In Germany
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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
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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
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&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
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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
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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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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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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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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
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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 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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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 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!
Mademoiselle Esme Lemaire selects her nouveau silk sunshade. Antique DOLL Collector
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An event to remember
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Billye Harris will be providing appraisals for $5 each Appraisal proceeds will benefit the UFDC
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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.
The open back panel reveals the two stories having just enough furnishings to allow the original patterned floor and wall papers to be seen. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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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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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. ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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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.
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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.’” ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR
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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.
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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.
President’s Choice, Class 96, Celluloid baby (above), owner, Victoria Christopherson; President’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 McGonagle’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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Antique Doll Auction at the Westin Hotel Nashville, TN•July 22, 2019
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
Photos, first row: Jan from Spain with doll, Gigi’s and Sherry’s doll, Tory-Beth Radwick’s little soldier, J & N Treasures, Rowbear Lowman. Second row: Doll’s Etc., Becky McBride Bru shoes, Ann Demuth, Brigitte Nohrudi’s miniature kitchen, The Enchanted Doll. Third row: O’Smiley’s Dolls & Collectibles, Glen Rollins, ABC Dolls and Teddies, Holly’s Dolly’s, Dainty Details hat.
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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. Frasher’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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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 Established 1972
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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Wichita Doll Show Saturday, SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 10 am-4 pm Holiday Inn, 549 S Rock Road, Wichita, KS Antique, Vintage, Modern, BJD, Paper Dolls, Accessories, Fabric, Teddy Bears, Miniatures, etc. BAPS book signing, Exhibit Admission $5, children under 10yrs. free
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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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Antique, Modern, Collectible 2019 Shows & Sales Show Time 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 PM. Admission at 10:00 A.M. $6.00, With Ad $5.00 Early Bird Admission 9:00 A.M. $10.00 Lancaster Farm & Home Center 1383 Arcadia Road • Lancaster, PA 17601
Sunday November 3, 2019
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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Info: Ron Funk, 3045 W Meadowview Dr, Gordonville, PA 17529 • (717) 371-0395 Show Time: 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. Show Location: Take Service Road off Rt 72 South (Manheim Pike) Off Rt 30 & Rt 283 Early Bird 9:00 A.M. $10.00 - Children Free
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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.
5 ~ Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Southwind Doll Club. Sandy Dorsey. 760-468-5916. sandilee43@roadrunner.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.
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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
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
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
The Spirit of St. Louis Doll Clubs 42nd Annual
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
Antique & Collectible Dolls, Bears & Accessories Adults $5.00 Children 12 and under FREE Early Buyer (9:00 am) $10.00
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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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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CHERUBINS SHOW PARIS
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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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paris – turin – milan – venice – stresa – cremona – bologna – paris
Wednesday April 8 - Tuesday April 21, 2020
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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