January 2014

Antique DOLL Collector January 2014 Vol. 16, No. 12

Four Important Catalogued Auctions To Tempt Every Collector January 10, 11, and 12, 2014, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Newp or t Beach, California at the Westin Hotel

Friday, January 10, 2014

Sunday, January 12, 2014

“Fabulous Fifties and Beyond” - American Dolls from the Golden Age of the 1950s

“The Hanne Büktas Collection of Antique Needlework Tools and Sewing Accessories” Extraordinary rarities from the finest European estates garnered for more than 30 years by this illustrious Viennese collector. Preview 9 AM. Auction 11 AM.

9 AM Preview. 11 AM Part I of the Auction begins, followed immediately by Part II. Part I. The Outstanding Barbie Museum Collection of Judene Hansen of Florida. Part II. And continuing with rare dolls from Madame Alexander, Terri Lee, Mary Hoyer, Arranbee, and others and, featuring the exceptional Ginny Collections of Michelle Borsellino and the archive dolls of the Vogue Company.

“The Vanity Fair, Rare Half-Dolls, Powder Puff Ladies, Bathing Beauties and Other Toilette Table Fancies”

Saturday, January 11, 2014 “The Empress and the Child”

The cover doll is a French bisque Bébé A.T. by Thuillier, its condition as flawless as its beauty, still further enhanced by its provenance. An able companion is a wonderful “Bébé Triste by Jumeau, also being sold with its original family provenance, including photographs of the child owner with the doll, having descended in the family of Robert Louis Stevenson, and still wearing its original Marquis costume. As for the Empress, she is present in two splendid variations, one a rare 21” model with Bru depose wooden body. The auction features the complete private collection of Gail Nichols of Clarence New York with special emphasis on French bébés and a fabulous group of their look-alike cousins from Sonneberg. Also highly featured are early Steiff animals and character dolls from the Helen Welsh collection, a one-owner private collection of mignonettes, and a stunning array of fine French automata. Saturday Walk and Talk with Florence Theriault in a preview of The Empress and the Child auction at 8:30 AM. 9 AM Preview. 11 AM Auction begins.

More than 350 fabulous examples highlights by the half-collection of the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum (sold to benefit the museum’s collections funds) and the private collection of Vicki Lee Little. Preview 12 PM. Auction 1 PM.

Absentee, Telephone and Online Bidding available for all auctions For information about the auctions or to order your catalogs call 800-638-0422 or 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com or visit www.theriaults.com.

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Fabulous Fifties and Beyond, American Dolls from the Golden Years of the 1950s

The Vanity Fair, Rare Half-Dolls, Powder Puff Ladies, Bathing Beauties and Other Toilette Table Fancies�

With an eye for the best, and the charm and perseverance to seek it out, the indomitable Judene Hansen of Florida gathered an exceptional collection of Barbie and family dolls; her collection of more than 250 of the rarest early models with accessories and costumes will give collectors of all types of dolls an appreciation for this iconic American doll. Too, the charm of the little child blossomed in the sweet, yet impish Ginny doll by Vogue, and more than 100 rare models are included in this auction, from the private collection of Michelle Borsellino and the archives of the Vogue Company.

Among the roll call of mid-20th century doll and decorative arts enthusiasts, the name of Margaret Woodbury Strong resonates with vigor and it is no exaggeration to state that she single-handedly inspired entire generations of future collectors. The museum, created in her name in Rochester New York continues in that tradition, seeking to acquire new pieces of historic importance that define the history of play in American culture, and with that goal in mind, and with the sole purpose of building their acquisition fund, the Museum has decided to present at auction the half-doll collection of the Strong Museum. A very few of the rarities are shown here. In complement to that collection, is the private collection of Vicki Lee Little of New York who has spent the past 25 years in pursuit of the rare and elusive in half dolls, powder boxes, and other toilette table rarities with a particular emphasis on the Art Deco movement.

“The Hanne Büktas Collection of Antique of Antique Needlework Tools and Sewing Accessories” World collectors first learned of the eminently-private collector, Hanne Büktas of Vienna Austria when her collection of dollhouses and miniatures was sold by Theriaults in 2010. Then in November 2013, her stunning collection of French poupées was presented. The January 12 auction, featuring extraordinary needlework and sewing rarities from the finest European estates, garnered for more than 30 years by this illustrious Viennese collector, completes that auction trilogy. Examples range from superb examples of the Palais Royal sewing boxes and tools, to an extraordinary sewing table with music box to a collection of Viennese sewing boxes with miniature painted scenes on the lids by early 19th century Viennese artist Balthasar Wigand. English sewing boxes pose side-by-side with luxury French necessaires, and there are, quite literally, 100s of rare sewing tools in silver, wood, bone, and other precious materials. The auction features 350 lots of rare treasures, notable not only for their rarity, but for their completeness - each set has each and every of its rare little complements.

A stunning array of fine French automata will be sold at the January 11, 2014 auction.

x Other Weekend Events x Appraisal Services. Theriault’s expert team of appraisers will be available throughout the weekend to appraise dolls you may be considering for placement in an upcoming auction. (Note: for larger collections, an appointment may be scheduled in your home. Please call 800-638-0422 for no-obligation information.)

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14” Bru Modele Bebe #0, gorgeous pale bisque, outstanding blue bulging outlined p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows & Fr. ant. mohair wig & orig. pate. Magnificent ant. Fr. aqua silk Bru dress Fr.silk hat, ant. socks & “signed” EJ shoes w/ rosettes. She has the Brevette face (First Generation Bru) RARE wooden Modele body, fully jointed (including ankles). This is the most desirable & rarest body of the Bru Bebe doll and is a very rare size #0. Has tremendous presence & OUTSTANDING beauty!!! CALL OR WRITE FOR PRICE

11” Schmitt & Fils Round Face Bebe, blue p/w eyes, gorgeous pressed bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate, wears magnificent ant. silk dress, orig. shoes, socks & ant. undies. On orig. “signed” Schmitt body, Schmitt shield on her bottom plus Schmitt shield, #4/0 on head. Has orig. box that she ties into, orig. furniture, fabulous aqua silk & lace extra dress, hat & xtra orig. Fr. leather shoes, comb, mirror & muff. Box opens in center for display. Xtra clothing, shoes & furniture all match. Rare find. The most darling RARE cabinet size with a most ESQUISITE FACE!!! $14,500.

23” Steiner Gigoteur, desirable early “closed dome” head, blue threaded p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, immaculate pale bisque. Wears beautiful orig. batiste and lace baby dress & knitted booties & vintage hat. On orig. Gigoteur body that kicks, cries & moves her arms up & down, with key wind & on/off lever. By far the most beautiful I have ever seen. STUNNING!!! And ONLY....$3500.

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5” Orsini All Bisque “Didi”, mint bisque overall, blue glass sl. eyes, orig. mohair wig, orig. dress. Hard to find in such wonderful orig. condition. Rare brown painted shoes, high white stockings.

BEAUTIFUL!!! $1400.

5” All Bisque Georgene Averill Bonnie Babe, brown glass eyes, great bisque, deeply molded painted curly blond hair, o/cl/mo. w/2 lower teeth, all bisque body, jointed arms & legs & “swivel neck”. Wears darling orig., pink shoes & orig. bonnet. A little jewel. Perfect bisque overall!!

ADORABLE!! $1295.

13” Kestner #247 Character Baby, br. sl. eyes, perfect eye wax, peaches & cream bisque, 2 upper teeth, celluloid tongue & orig. blonde mohair wig & Kestner plaster pate intact. Wears orig. baby gown & jacket, ant. underclothing. Great expression, orig.

Kestner bent limb baby body. Known as “Hilda’s Little Sister”. ADORABLE!! $1550.

6 1/2” China Head Doll, perfect condition, with glossy porcelain head, shoulders & chest, glossy hair, center part. Beautiful facial decoration. Wears beautiful silk dress, shawl & bustle attached to orig. undies. Will display very nicely in a doll’s arms. Great teeny size & absolutely DARLING!! $195.

Pink & Gold Leaf Marklin Bed, 6” in length, 4” headboard height 3” footboard height & 3” wide, absolutely darling & very hard to find. It is painted pink, adorned with gold leaf deco., thin orig. mattress with springs under bottom. GREAT color, some scuffing to paint. FABULOUS!!! $495. FIRM

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Member NADDA and UFDC Divine,15” unmarked French bebe, attributed to Mothereau. Superb, antique costume from head to toe. $10,900.

From Sonneberg Germany and so French, 22 1/2” mold no. 136, cl. mo. w/ space between lips, palest bisque, French type body, (tiny eyefleck repair), flowing antique costume. $2950.

Etienne Denamur bebe in a grand 31” size, o.m., huge p.w. eyes, creamiest bisque. $2400.

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16”Brevete Bru Jne with dreamy face, fantastic teal and bronze costume.

Please call for additional details~$13,800

20” Beautiful large Bru Fashion in orig. ensemble and wig with desirable wooden arms. Amazing beauty with hypnotic eyes~$11,500

Stunning 19” articulated wood body Bru fashion with rare face, huge blue p.w. eyes, original signed 1879 two pc. crème and floral ensemble. Dressed for a day in the park this haunting beauty will entice and mesmerize.

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18” Size 7 Chevrot Bru Jne with perfect creamy bisque, grey-blue paper weight eyes, open/closed mouth with hint of tongue, gorgeous orig. red silk mariner costume, orig. Bru underwear, & signed Bru shoes. Fantastic doll at very affordable price!

Adorable petite 14” Belton Bebe made for the French Market.

Perfect bisque, huge brown p.w. eyes, gorgeous auburn mohair wig, darling dress and bonnet. $2200~

Superb Gigoteur Bebe by Steiner ~ Working with key wind mechanism.

Simply beautiful face; gorgeous blue paper weight eyes, original fantastic Bebe dress, mohair wig, antique leather shoes in overall wonderful condition. $2295~

The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

January 2014 Volume 16, Number 12

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HAT, TIPPET AND MUFF FOR TWELVE INCH LADY DOLLS

By Susan Sirkis The author advises how to easily change a pattern size and shares easy to follow instructions for a delightful hat, muff and tippet.

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A FACE IN THE CROWD

12 News 14 Auction Gallery 48 Emporium

49 Mystery 60 Calendar 63 Classified

THE PINTEL SAGA (1887-1976)

By Samy Odin A close look at the company’s products from their earliest Bebes Mignons to their later years producing cloth dolls and teddy bears.

By Michael Canadas The fascinating history of the Dehors firm and a look at the rare portrait dolls they produced.

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THE COLEMAN COLLECTION

By Donna Kaonis A rare peek at the legendary Coleman doll collection.

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About The Cover

THE VANITY FAIR

Toilette table fancies from the Strong Collection and the Vicki Lee collection will be offered January 12, 2014 by Theriault’s.

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2013 UFDC MODERN COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT BLUE RIBBON WINNERS WASHINGTON, D.C. PART 2

Our cover features an extraordinary fashion doll by Auguste Dehors. The article that accompanies it, written by Michael Canadas, discusses these regal poupées with their imperial portrait faces, which he admits to being his favorite among the countless fashions that he has handled over the years. Photo courtesy Carmel Doll Shop

1. Victorian Paper Fashion Doll– 8” tall die cut with stylish crepe and pierced silver tinsel construction. Mint! $125.

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2. Handsome 17” Wax Officer – scarce portrait of a gentleman with great color, artwork and manners! $450. All original 16” Wax Aristocrat in richly detailed silk fashion layers w/ nobel graceful aspect and luxurious golden ringlets! $395

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3. Mint Victorian Ornament – 8” tall featuring outstanding cotton batting dress with a hood and muff! $150.

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8. All Original Poupée with her Wardrobe – radiant quality – has it all!

Factory fancy wig, jewelry, original silk dress w/ the fancy underlayers and great stockings, leather boots, plus her other two colorful original silk ensembles plus velvet coat/hat coat/hat, now all contained within an antique trunk including some miniature accessories as well! $3750

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4. 7” Victorian Wax Enfant Jesus – in orig. diarama, silk robe and wig reclining on a bed of fabric flowers under his delicate oval glass dome, shelf size! $395.

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5. Very rare 9-1/2” Size ‘1” Block Letter F.G. – you may have some other tiny bebes but probably not this rare gem w/original stiff wrist jt. body, factory chemise included, and some flaws which are nearly impossible to see in her size, making her well worth the catch at just $3250 6. Fabulous Deco Heubach Googly – rare mold ‘10790’ in a striking 10” size w/ 8” circ. head and dashing factory original Pierrot costume over chubby toddler body! $1250 7. Large Early Halbig ‘886’ – 7-1/2” tall model with coveted 5-strap bootines! The 1880’s mignonette is all original w/ factory hip length wig, 2 square teeth, original tailored, button back textured frock and what a face on an all bisque!! $1995

9. Elegant 7” Miniature Officer – molded elder man with mustache, stunning uniform with die-cut buttons, medals, etc., metal sword, detachable helmet and leather boots. $550 10. 11” 1840’s Cabinet China – doll house scale, side paneled waves loop into a coiled bun, mint leather body and vintage silk gown, so romantic! $1495 11. 2-1/4” Bohemian Crystal table top Xmas tree, c. 1935. Precious! $295 12. Jumeau ‘221’ Portrait Doll – all original 10” portrait of Empress Josephine, flawless quality in full factory gown w/wig, stand and swing tag! $895

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15” Incised Depose Jumeau on a composition 8 ball jointed Jumeau body with straight wrists. Beautiful pale bisque accentuated by deep blue paperweight eyes and finely detailed facial features. Dressed in an appropriate French Bebe outfit of newer vintage with a light brown human hair wig. $5250 16” closed mouth German on a fully jointed composition body wearing her original clothing. Marked on the rear of head 32-26 with no other markings or indication as to the maker. Similar in nature to a Belton, however this doll has the typical open head cut with pate and a wig. $950 20”(50cm) K*R 117 character child. An exceptional all original example directly from a mid western attic! Composition body is near mint, great bisque w/blue glass sleep eyes & a fine cotton outfit w/matching bonnet. Clothing is slightly soiled with age but would clean be as good as new. $3750 14 1/2” S&H 1199 Oriental child on a fully jointed composition body. The more desirable S&H mold, she exemplifies the “look” with the oriental eye cut. The bisque head and body have the normal “olive” coloring and the doll appears to be all original although not the normal Oriental clothing. Tagged to the underside of her clothing is a hand written note indicating that this was a Christmas present to Hilda in 1908. $1750 14” S&H 1279 character child. A special character with dimples, open mouth, blue glass sleep eyes & dressed in period clothing and blond mohair wig. Great cabinet size, this fellow has a lot of charm! $875 Door of Hope husband & wife in very fine original condition with carved wooden hands. Minimal fading to their cotton outfits, their faces are still quite bright not having darkened with age, the male retains his original queue and the female retains her original fancy beaded head covering. $950 pr Clockwork/musical rabbit popping out of the cabbage with his original box! One of the nicest examples I have ever seen, the coloring is a vibrant green, bright white rabbit fur with virtually no loss and in excellent working condition. Stamped on the underside of the cabbage is “Austria”. Cardboard box has a paper label stating: Musical Rabbit in Cabbage. $1850 11 1/2” J.D. Kestner character child marked B Made in Germany 6, 143. On a fully jointed composition body, blue glass sleep eyes, dressed in a multitude of undergarments & a christening gown. Slight scuff to right cheek thus priced accordingly. $475

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NEWS

Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle

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his fairy dream home of fantastic proportions is getting a facelift at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago this winter.

The nearly 9-foot elaborate house was completed in 1935 by silent film star Colleen Moore and is filled with remarkable miniatures and artifacts collected from celebrities, artisans and Tiny artifacts from the Castle’s rooms. craftspeople around the world.

The Fairy Castle structure, which took seven years and cost $500,000 at the time to create, is in need of conservation to stop ongoing deterioration and ensure its long-term preservation.

The conservation project will focus on repairing damage to the structure, some of which was caused by its 80-year-old electrical and plumbing systems, and replacing these systems with more sustainable options. This project runs through mid-February 2014 in a public gallery space, providing a unique opportunity for guests to see a beloved MSI icon in a whole new way. This exhibit is included in Museum Entry.

Guests will be able to watch and engage with structure conservators as they work Tuesdays through Saturdays. On Sundays and Mondays beginning December 8, the public will be able to see book conservators treat 58 miniature books from the collection of more than 80 books created exclusively for the Fairy Castle library.

Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637, (773) 684-1414.

Käthe Kruse Doll Company Under New Management

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fter more than two decades, company owners, Andrea and Stephen Christenson, sold Kâthe Kruse Puppenfabrik GmbH to company to Hape Holding Company of Lucerne, Switzerland. Mrs. Christenson, who had been the director and heart of the former family run business for more than twenty years, stayed with the company in a management position until October, 2013.

For more than a century the company has been run as a family business, both in the former GDR at Bad Kôsen and later in West Germany at Donauwôrth, under the direction of the Kruse family.

The Christensons, who took their direction from Hanna Adler Kruse and Max Kruse, maintained the workshops in Donauwôrth with long-time highly skilled employees and local homeworkers. In order to support the classic collector dolls, the Christensons expanded the Kâthe Kruse line of play dolls, toys and baby products. Sadly, for collectors, it is the end of an era. An educated prediction is that under new ownership, the product lines may be reduced, the focus placed on more moderately priced play dolls and baby products.

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Fairy Castle Great Hall

TLC Doll Tours Announcement

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ince 1993, TLC Doll Tours has been providing the foremost all-inclusive fully escorted tours to Europe and the UK. Tour members join the tour from all over the world: Australia, the UK, France, Italy, South Africa, the USA and Canada. Tour Director, Lynn Murray, spends weeks each year exploring new venues, creating a unique and well-balanced itinerary for every tour. In addition to dolls, toys and Christmas, every itinerary includes visits to historic monuments and the great art museums of Europe. With the rapid closing of so many private doll and toy museums in Europe, Lynn is fortunate to have friends who will open their homes and studios exclusively for her tour groups.

TLC Doll Tours is very pleased to announce that Marshall Martin has joined the company as a Tour Leader. Lynn and Marshall have traveled together for more than two decades, working to establish their network of doll dealers, collectors and artists in Europe. Both are highly regarded for their expertise and experience in the world of dolls. The team additionally brings to the tours a high degree of history and art knowledge, laced liberally with a sense of humor and fun.

The Grand Tour in May-June 2014 will fortunately include several museums and collections soon to be disbursed as the owners retire. Tour members will have the opportunity to join Marshall and Lynn for discussions and first-hand experience with attending European flea markets and the exciting Doll Festival in the heart of the German doll world, Neustadt, near Sonneberg.

See the display ad in this issue or go to the website for complete details: www.tlcdolltours.com

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17 ½” All Original Simonne Fashion with straight flange neck, bisque forearms w/ leather over wood w/ tenon joints at shoulder, kid body, jointed kid lower legs, cobalt blue eyes, HH wig, dress melting in front, hat as is $4650.

18-3/4” CM Incised Brevette SGDG Jumeau 8, blue pw eyes, applied ears w/ earrings, blue Jumeau stamped body, hairline on back of head $4500 $4500. Now $3495.

10” All Original Wax over Papier mache Walking Doll, Patented July 15th, 1862, works, wax as is on cheeks, black pupiless eyes $795.

19” CM Bru Jne 8, brown pw eyes, shading above eyes, antique dress, undergarments, socks & burgundy leather boots $13,850 $13,850. Now $9,995.

17” CM German Character #111, French Jumeau body, stationary blue eyes, hairline on forehead and back of right side of head (has been sanded), antique undergarments & shoes, mohair wig $9500. Now $6250.

20” 1936-39 Effanbee American Child – Dewees Cochran Design all original in red, white & blue crepe dress, blue & white coat & hat, blue leather gloves, knit mittens, unders, socks and 1 shoe $1450.

4-3/4” All Original Pair of 292 Kestner Googlie’s dressed in Swedish costumes, all bisques with jointed heads, arms & legs $1595 $1595. Now $1395.

11” Jumeau Fashion size 2 on kid body, beautiful antique clothing & undergarments, no shoes, lt blue pw eyes, blonde mohair wig $2150 $2150.

Now $1995.

2 ½” All Original French All Bisque, jointed head, arms & legs, painted blue eyes, blonde mohair wigs Boy in black felt suit & hat, brown boots $275. Boy in gray felt uniform, brown boots $275.

Boy in brown shorts & hat, blue boots $250. Nanny w/ Baby, brown boots $325.

2” x 2” Fur covered Horse w/ glass eyes, saddle w/ stir-ups $75.

4” German glass eyed all bisque boy in gray felt uniform w/ red trim, w/ hat $295.

3” x 3” Fur covered horse, glass eyes, saddle & trappings, front foot as is $95.

4” German glass eyed all bisque girl in blue & white striped dress, blonde mohair wig, molded shoes & socks $295.

7” Set of Fischer Quints, 1964, all original in tops, diapers & bottles in bunting, outfits tagged Manufacture of the “Original Quintuplets” by Madame Alexander $265 17” Binnie in Box #1830 & 12” Janie all original in matching outfits of wale cotton with red jersey sleeves $185. pair

13-1/2” Poulbot SFBJ 239, repair back of head, hands touched up, possible original clothing, shoes, socks and red mohair wig (sparse) $4500 $4500. Now $2595.

11” French A P5G, Pintel & Godchaux, blue pw eyes, mohair wig, antique dress, leather shoes & socks $1095 $1095. Now $950.

17 ½” All Original Wax Over Composition doll, brown sleep eyes, beautiful mohair wig, some repair on forehead, red boots paint as is, red silk top & skirt melting, squeaker in body $395.

14” S & H 1249, brown sleep eyes, pierced ears, original mohair wig, stiff wrist ball jointed body $695.

5” UNIS 301 All original with label “Fabrication Francaise Eden Bebe” in red & white striped pants & hat, white shirt, compo 5 piece body, painted blue eyes $150.

4” All Bisque Sold

25” CM Tete Jumeau (red mark), blue pw eyes, pierced ears, original wig and cork pate, antique sailor dress & hat, blue stamped Jumeau body w/ momma/poppa strings $4650 $4650.

Now $3650.

21 ½” Heinrich Handwerck 420 Baby w/ brown flirty eyes, original pink coat, pants & hat, 2 fingers as is $475.

8 ½” All Original CM S & H dome head shoulderplate, brown stat. eyes, mohair wig, wonderful costume $525.

25” ABG #1326 on walking body, brown sleep eyes, 2 fingers left hand repaired $350.

22-1/2” B4 in original clothing & HH wig, brown sleep eyes $345.

7” Steiff Jocko w/ chest tag & ear button, 1950’s – 60’s, cute expression $65.

24 ½” S & H 550, brown sleep eyes, mohair wig, repainted hands $395.

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Theriault’s November Auction Brings 2.5 Million

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ne of the greatest iconic hotels in the world, New York City’s Waldorf Astoria, was the perfect setting for the recent Theriault auction, November 23 and 24th. Saturday’s sale, entitled Ensemble, featured the collection of Hanne Büktas, whose collection of rooms, dollhouses and miniatures was sold in a 2010 Theriault auction. This time her amazing collection of French poupées, costumes, furnishings and accessories, assembled over the last thirty years, was center stage, bringing record prices. Emphasis was on original costumes, some lady dolls possessing elaborate trousseaux, complemented by fine fashion doll-sized furniture and accessories, and rare mignonette “children.” Florence Theriault conducted a complimentary full day seminar at the Waldorf on Friday for a close, hands-on look at the dolls to be sold.

The following day’s auction entitled Lulu’s Story, was a comprehensive collection of important French and German dolls including a rare Albert Marque Bebe with brought $210,000. The collection of the late Kate Hoffman offered rare dolls by Martha Chase, some amazing snow babies, an all original Bru Jne in the original box and the Bebe Gourmand. It was a spectacular doll weekend guaranteed to bring doll collectors a very merry holiday season. Prices do not include the buyer’s premium. For additional prices visit www.theriaults.com and click on Proxibid.

This dramatic painted eye “mystery” fashion with her original wig and costume, sold for $54,000. The painted eye mystery doll is shown with this lovely 8-inch ebony finish Huret table with delicate mother-of-pearly decorations and a painted center scene, c. 1855, $7,000.

A petite Rohmer, 14 inches tall, notable for its Rohmer deposed swivel neck, with her trunk and trousseau, circa 1858, realized $36,000.

With her original gutta percha body, a lovely 17-inch Huret with her original trunk labeled “Aimee”, along with several costumes and accessories sold for $36,000.

A very rare lady model with sculpted bonnet, maker unknown, 13 inches, kid poupee body, $5,500.

A 16-inch gentleman poupée dressed in his original suit, complete with his beautiful wooden trunk filled with a variety of accessories, brought $20,000.

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Creating quite a stir was this outstanding Viennese Rosewood and Bronze folding screen with oil painted scenes, 30 inches wide, circa 1892.

It brought $16,000.

Auction Gallery continued on page 50

Antique carved ivory desk 3-1/2” tall $250, setee $125 and table $125.

Antique Steiff growler bear 20” tall - $495.

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Early portrait on ivory...very sweet.

The oval frame is 5-1/2” - $295.

6 piece carved parlor set. The sofa is covered in burgandy velvet and is 6-1/2” long x 4” tall.

The chairs are upholstered in hand painted silk (some melting) $295 set.

8 piece 1920’s wicker furniture dollhouse size - $150 set.

4 pieces charming 1930’s cotton upholstered furniture with FAO Schwarz labels underneath.

The sofa is 4-1/2” tall - $125 set.

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A Face in M

y partner, David, and I are “savers.” By this I mean that like our dearly departed friend John Darcy Noble who had his black belt in saving, we prefer not to dispose of anything old. John saved seashells, scraps of foil paper no bigger than a postage stamp, hazy mirror, broken dollhouse furniture, and so on, and on, and on. From him we learned that a sheet of water stained and yellowed paper could prove to be invaluable in mending an antique paper doll or what have you. We also save photographs and slides, and we maintain a collection of images that includes practically every doll that we have ever owned, or handled.

Recently, our Carmel Doll Shop web designer has been kept busy transferring all of our two-dimensional images over to a digital format. Storing the photos digitally is so much easier, and even better, we have access to the images so much faster. The designer tells us that our doll photo archive contains well over 20,000 images, so the chances are good that if you mention a particular type of doll, we have handled it. This exercise in scanning has been somewhat like watching your nearly 30-year career in dolls pass before your eyes.

As a doll collector, I am sure that you have been asked that inevitable question while sharing your dolls with the uninitiated.

“What kind of doll is your favorite?” For me, that particular query is a close second to the number one question I am asked as not only a dealer, but also as a male collector of dolls, “How exactly did you get into this? It must be a very interesting story.” I usually reply that it actually isn’t a very interesting story and quickly change the subject back to the interests of the customer. But now that I think about it, that first question is a difficult one to answer, and liken it to asking a father to pick his favorite child. The answer to the second question remains not that interesting.

I collect antique dolls, but am interested in many different kinds of dolls, from antique to modern, but in each category I have to admit that I definitely have my favorites. Most of the time I keep this sort of information to myself, or share it with just a small circle of friends and suppliers. I learned early on that the collector who broadcasts to everyone they know exactly what types of dolls they are looking for, ends up competing with themselves in the long run. To explain, a special doll could change hands multiple times before it gets to the hands of the customer who planted the seed of desire in the first place, because each dealer thinks that they have “the customer” for the doll.

Left: Following the designs of Dehors’ 1866 patent, this bisque head is able to turn not only left and right, but also up and down, while the doll shown above her bears the earlier cup and saucer swivel neck mechanism.

Right: Note the exquisite modeling details upon the breastplate. Dehors ladies have been found dressed in some of the finest clothing of the era, and the attire given this elegant example is no exception. She is costumed in a shade of tulle referred to as “Eugénie blue.”

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the Crowd

By Michael Canadas

There are doll examples that are considered among the super rare by collectors and I am proud to state that we have been fortunate enough to have handled more than one of any of them. These could be the dolls that remain in a class all to themselves and we collectors might only see one of them every few years, if that. Those dolls are the ones that I want too, but please don’t tell anyone.

At the beginning of our career in antique dolls, at a time when it seemed most collectors were not interested in French fashion dolls, fashions became the focus of our collection. We have bought and sold thousands of fashions over the years and I confess that we enjoyed them all. In their passing through our hands, we learned about them and then we sprinkled them all over the world into the doll cabinets of other collectors.

Having the opportunity to handle countless fashion dolls, combined with this recent trip down memory lane via the photo scanner, I am ready to claim my most favorite fashion dolls, and they would be those masterworks created by Auguste Dehors. A very limited number of these dolls, so regal with their imperial portrait faces, have survived. This phenomenon can easily be chalked up to the fact that not very many existed in the first place.

I suppose that I have always been fascinated by the “different” face, and am more attracted by a stunning face, or elegant face, than the pretty face. Some dolls, and people for that matter, look the same in every photo, from every angle, and don’t exhibit a “bad” side. I am more attracted to the face that owns the camera when you peer through the viewfinder. In my opinion, a Dehors doll not only owns the camera, but also

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Although today we today might be intimidated by the splendor of a nineteenth century salon, the Dehors doll seems right at home.

Remarkably, this lady does conceal a secret, as she is a candy container. We have never seen another Dehors quite like her.

Lift her up to reveal her lower half, which holds the secret container. Note that her bisque legs are quite lovely.

the shelf in the doll cabinet upon which it stands, easily dominating the doll cabinet.

The dolls created in the 1860s by the Dehors firm, a time that coincidentally marked not only the height of France’s Second Empire, but also the golden age of French dollmaking, are without question, an acquired taste. Not a lot is known of the man himself, but like many makers of dolls and toys, Dehors fell into the business by marrying 20

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into it in 1848. Interestingly, Dehors father in law, Nicolas Schanne, for whom he worked, is forever immortalized in the story La Vie de Bohème, as the carefree toy maker Parpignol. But as we all know, “carefree” and “business” are two words that do not always mix happily. It can be inferred that their relationship may have been an unstable one, because in 1853, Dehors formed a partnership with Delphine Delondre, the widow of Joseph Deschevailles who had operated a successful toy export and import company until his death. Dehors’ role was to operate the business, but the partnership was short-lived. The next business partnership, one with François Chatel, was also short-lived, and after the division, Dehors went into business on his own around 1860.

As they say, timing in life is everything. The year 1862 found Dehors and his wife Alexandrine working in a third floor space on Rue des Vieilles Haudriettes. Described as a wholesale fancy goods manufacturer specializing in toys, Madame Dehors was left in charge of the doll department, including the dressing of the dolls. But it must have been their imperial portrait dolls that provided the fame and notoriety in their time and it continues to this day.

This elegant portrait of the Empress of France utilizes one of the first known types of neck movements, the so called “cup and saucer”, and one that predates Dehors’ own 1866 patent. We have seen a variety of eye colors and types used in Dehors dolls, from paperweight examples to flat cobalt eyes. Note that this lady was given brown eyes – quite a rarity in the world of fashion dolls of any type.

Some Dehors ladies were provided the most expressive hands that can found on a French fashion doll. Even better, the arms can be posed in such a way that the hands can easily hold things - in this case, a tiny ring that matches the rest of her jewels.

Here we have a bisque shoulderhead doll that not only displays an elegant side profile, but also illustrates the lack of ear piercing that is common to the dolls. Photo courtesy of Carmel Doll Shop Archives

These very special portrait dolls possess well-sculpted bisque heads and breastplates. Some have uniquely sculpted arms, while others were fitted with the standard bisque arms of the day - arms that would have been available to any doll assembler in Paris. Dehors’ firm was what we would term an assembler as well, meaning that it did not make the bisque parts in house, but were ordered to particular specifications and then put together in the workshop.

In 1866, Dehors patented a particular mechanism centering upon neck movement which utilized a wooden cup and metal screw. In the patent drawing that was submitted, one can clearly see that the firm was at the time producing the portrait heads. With his patent, Dehors challenged the mighty Huret firm - not for the idea of neck movement itself, but for the sheer novelty of a moving head in a realistic manner – one that could tilt forward and back, as Some Dehors dolls, such as this pretty well as side-to-side.

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It is interesting to note that this Dehors gentleman has a very unique, all-leather body, but there are wooden joints present that enable him complete movement. We have never seen this particular body type used anywhere else. It goes without saying that his charms are in high demand by the ladies in the doll cabinet.

This gentleman’s eyebrows are painted an unusual shade of russet, and represent a color that we have not noticed on any other fashion example. His wig and facial hair are in a coordinating shade of goatskin, while his eyes are the early flat type in a piercing shade of cobalt blue.

become clear - none of the dolls have pieced ears, neither the ladies nor the gentlemen. Like other dolls of their era with non-pierced ears, we suppose the ladies improvised and simply wore their earrings suspended from the edges of their wigs.

Like many other doll assembling firms at the time, Dehors was also experimenting with different types of bodies, so there is not one style of body in particular that we can associate with the Dehors product. The same can be said about the bisque arms that the dolls were sometimes given, because I have counted at least five different varieties utilized.

One very interesting doll that went through our hands many years ago was a shoulderhead model that was clearly marked A DEHORS. To our surprise, while examining the doll, we discovered a folded sheet of paper inside the head. We quickly realized that the sheet was a copy of the patent papers for a doll body, and the maker of the body illustrated was Marie Cruchet. This discovery would lead me to believe that Dehors supplied the Cruchet firm with heads for a time.

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It is not every day that we are witness to a true French fashion male. This fact is proven by the muscular shoulderplate that he possesses.

not just dolls dressed in men’s clothing, but dolls with true masculine features such as painted moustaches, and sculpting that included muscular shoulderplates.

Conversely, although the majority of the ladies we have seen were given shoulderplates that can be found on a typical fashion dolls of the time, others were given molded breasts, which add an air of elegance, especially when dolls are costumed in ballgowns with tight fitting, low cut bodices. Although I love the dolls from this time in the Dehors history, I wonder if the appeal that radiates to collectors today was felt by the children who might have played with them as toys years ago? Let’s face it; many of the dolls’ faces bear a superior look, which could be conceived as intimidating to some children.

Obviously it was the special creative touches such as the ones mentioned above that helped the Dehors firm win a bronze medal at the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris, an award which marked that place in time in which Dehors’ dolls were at their pinnacle with a lasting honor. Another pinnacle, one that would be reached over a century later, was their value in financial terms. Did you know that the first French fashion doll to sell in the sixfigure range was a Dehors?

Edward could, in my opinion, compete for the title of the rarest of Auguste Dehors’ dolls. He was given a molded and painted mustache, leaving no question about his gender!

Clothing for male fashion dolls requires perfect tailoring and Edward’s costume exhibits that trait. Plus, the lucky fellow owns a trunk full of equally fine clothing, along with all of the things a stylish man needs to attract the ladies.

Here Edward enjoys a plein air repast with his canine companion.

Illustrating the exceptionally elegant movements provided by the 1866 swivel neck patent is a spectacular example of a Dehors lady. Placed on a classic leather body, she was blessed with lovely, long, bisque arms and a superb wig. Sumptuous hairstyles were also a calling card of the Dehors firm it seems - not to mention the fabulous faces, of which one is provided here. Photo courtesy of Denise Buese Collection ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Could it be that even the Jumeau firm felt the artistic pressure that Dehors applied to the doll industry with their imperial portrait dolls?

As exemplified here, Jumeau attempted their version of a male with similar facial painting.

The moustache and shadowing might fool someone into believing that this gentlemen could be a Dehors, but the fatal clue? Yes, the pierced ears are a give away, but their presence makes this handsome soldier no less stunning.

Passing time found Auguste Dehors making more changes in business partnerships, a fact which could have contributed to the growing number of dolls possessing the patented swivel neck mechanism being given a more homogenized look. Another factor to consider is that after 15 years, the Dehors neck movement patent became public domain, meaning that anyone could use it. It appears that many doll assemblers did so, which would also help explain how today it seems that every other fashion doll includes the name “Dehors” to refer to not the doll’s face, but only to the mechanics of the neck movement!

The Dehors firm would go on to display its dolls and wares at fairs staged around the world, where many awards were won and high praise was received for their work in the toy business.

In 1880, Dehors not only took on a new partner in his toy business, a new son in law, but also branched out into the world of photography by offering accessories and equipment relating to that field. By 1898, according

Eugénie the Empress of France reigned as the artistic muse of her countrymen and without a doubt also served as inspiration for the Dehors imperial portrait lady dolls that helped to make the firm memorable.

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to research by François Theimer, it appears that Dehors had abandoned his toys for the photography business exclusively, and in 1899 Auguste Dehors passed away.

It is difficult for me to fathom that Dehors’ dolls, these time capsules of grace and elegance, are nearing 150 years of age. It is clear that time may fade some things, but the glory of the Second Empire, and the glory of the golden age of French doll-making still radiates brightly from these sublime dolls. Just as they did in the beginning, their faces continue to exude confidence, as they know who they are, where they have come from, and that they will never be considered simply another “face in the crowd.”

In my opinion, Dehors’ work represents the best that France gave to the world of dolls. Each masterwork that I have had the honor to view, handle and study, I count as experiences that have been among my greatest privileges.

I extend my thanks to François and Danielle Theimer for their research into the dolls of Auguste Alexandre Dehors.

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Suzanne McBrayer’s twelve-inch reproduction dressed as a bride.

She wears a wedding dress made from the Mary Frances pattern for eleven-inch dolls. Her little friend, a UFDC souvenir, wears a dress made from the same pattern drafted for eight-inch dolls.

The same two models wearing the Mary Frances coat, hat, muff and tippet. Changing pattern sizes is an easy challenge in this day of computers!

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By Susan Sirkis

he doll dressmaker’s search for suitable designs and patterns is never-ending. First the design has to be appropriate to the age and style of the doll. Next the size of the chosen pattern has to actually fit the doll for which it is selected. Since there are many more dolls than patterns this challenge has not always been easily met.

Computers have changed all that. Today, patterns can be re-sized as quickly as the stitcher can get to a computer or a print shop. A pattern made for a nine-inch doll can be made to fit a sixteen-inch doll; one made to fit a sixteen inch child can be quickly altered to fit a twelve-inch lady. The process is a mathematical one but it need not be frightening. There are tools generally available to assist even beginners change pattern sizes.

Patterns, like recipes, are failures if they are not copied and used. Recipes are changed all the time. We adjust salt and sugar amounts. We substitute one type of flour for another, raisins for cranberries and chicken for pork. When printed in a cook book, however, recipes are copyrighted.

They can be adjusted for personal use but they may not be printed for sale in another cookbook. It is the same with doll patterns. Copying a pattern and changing its size is permitted; selling the results is not. Sharing is a gray area. The copyright laws to which we have all become accustomed are often not well observed in this day of Google images and Pinterest pins. To be safe, do not make a profit from the distribution of a copied pattern or image.

Always ask permission of the originator before distributing, in any way, material not original to you.

To illustrate the facility a computer can bring to sewing for dolls, consider the patterns printed in the 1913 book, Adventures Among The Thimble People, today commonly referred to as “Mary Frances.” Designed to teach children to sew, the book contains patterns for a wardrobe to fit a sixteen-inch tall German bisque-headed, jointed doll.

The wardrobe is very complete and a wonderful resource for modern doll stitchers. As a result, the simple patterns have been converted into many sizes to fit other dolls from Hitty to the American Girl. The original book has long ago entered public domain; patterns from the original book can be copied and distributed by anyone. The original may be found at the Library of Congress website from which it can be downloaded and printed at no cost.

Because it is so easy to change pattern sizes today, the usefulness of the patterns in the Mary Frances book does not end with the children’s clothing depicted in the original.

Remember that the book was printed in 1913. The designs were not unique to the book. They were based on children’s fashions of two or three years before the book was published and likely culled from magazines of the day. A glance at those magazines reminds us of a fact still true: children’s fashions are derived from adult fashions. Strong similarities exist between the Mary Frances patterns and adult fashions

for Twelve Inch Lady Dolls of the day. So it doesn’t require a great leap to adapt the Mary Frances patterns to the currently popular Edwardian lady dolls. A copy of the Mary Frances patterns in eleveninch, or Bleuette size is included on the Wish Booklet CD, Mary Frances and Me. With the addition of an inch at the hem and a minor adjustment at the waist the patterns convert to the adult fashions upon which the originals were based. Some of the patterns needed a little tweaking but essentially they fit the twelve-inch lady doll quite well. As an example try making the muff and tippit from the eleven-inch patterns. The hat is a new pattern drafted expressly for this article to reflect a more adult style than the Mary Frances bonnet.

If you wish to make your own pattern size adjustments, you will need a proportion wheel, available at art and craft supply stores, or at Kinko’s. Measure the length of the doll for whom the original pattern was drafted.

Enter that and the measurement of the doll for which the adjustment is intended on the proportion wheel. The directions are printed right on the wheel, but if you need help, ask a clerk at Kinko’s or other print shop. Learn to use your printer software; if you can’t or don’t have a printer, ask your school-age grandchild. Once learned that wheel and your printer will open up a new world of clothing patterns you can make for your dolls.

DIRECTIONS

The hat, muff and tippet may be made of cotton velveteen, rayon or silk velvet, baby cotton flannel or baby cotton batting. The “fur” pieces may be lined with China or other lightweight silk. Use baby cotton flannel for the inner facing. Ermine tails may be indicated by embroidering Lazy Daisy stitches with one strand of embroidery floss, dabbing the tails onto the velvet with acrylic paint, or dabbing them on with a narrow pointed black sharpie. In all cases the ermine must be created before the piece is stitched.

TIPPET:

1. Cut the pattern out of paper. Pin it to the “fur” and cut one, adding 1/4 inch seam allowance all around.

Pin the “fur” to the silk and cut an identical piece.

Finally, use the pattern to cut the inner lining of flannel, cutting 1/8th inch inside the cutting line.

2. Baste under the seam allowance on the velvet, clipping edges so that it lies smoothly.

3. Center the flannel inner facing on the silk lining. Turn the seam allowance of the silk over the flannel and baste in place, clipping edges so the silk fits smoothly around the flannel.

4. Lay the “fur” and the silk together, matching edges and sandwiching the flannel between them. Blindstitch all around the tippet joining the two pieces together.

Finished hat, muff and tippet.

5. Trim bottom front with three tassels.

6. Use small buttons where indicated on pattern and thread loops to close the front.

MUFF:

1. Cut the “fur” 2 and 3/4 inches wide and 4 and 3/4 inches long. Cut the silk lining to match. Cut the flannel inner facing 2 inches by 4 wide and 3/8th inches long.

2. Baste under a 1/4 inch seam allowance all around the “fur.”

3. Center flannel inner facing on the silk lining and baste 1/4 inch seam allowance down all around.

4. Lay the “fur” and the silk together, matching edges and placing the flannel between them. Blindstitch all around muff joining the two sides together. The result will be a lined rectangle. Bring the two short edges together and blindstitch them together.

5. Trim with two tassels. If you wish, you may run a length of silk thread around the doll’s neck and attach it to each side of the muff.

HAT:

1. The hat requires a form to give it shape. Use a good fabric glue like Bond Instant Grrrip to assemble the hat.

2. Make the form out of buckram or index card stock.

Cut the crown or side, slashing the seam allowance as shown. Glue into a circle. Dampen and let dry around a suitably shaped object (spice bottle?) if necessary.

3. Fold the seam allowance smoothly toward the center of the circle.

4. Run a bead of glue along the outer top edge of the crown seam allowance. Glue the crown to a flat piece of buckram or card stock.

5. Trim excess buckram or card stock away, leaving a smooth edge to the top of the hat.

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Wrap embroidery floss around cardstock to form tassels.

After all the tassels are wrapped they are ready to be stitched into shape at the top and cut again.

After forming a circle for the sides or crown for the hat, glue the seam allowance to a piece of buckram. When the glue has dried, cut way all excess to make hat form.

6. Lay the top of the hat, top down, on a piece of baby batting and cut a piece of the batting in a circle to fit the top of the hat. Hold in place to the top with a dot or two of glue.

7. Lay the hat, top down, on a piece of the tippet/muff lining material. Cut a circle 1/4 inch larger than the top of the hat. Slash all around the seam allowance.

8. Run a thin line of glue around the seam allowance on the side facing the hat. Glue the top in place around the crown of the hat. Pull the seam allowance smoothly down over the side of the hat.

9. Cut a strip of flannel 1/8th inch more narrow than the crown. The edges should meet in the back but not overlap.

10. Cut a piece of velvet 1/4 inch wider all around than the flannel. Turn under the extra on one long side and both short ends and baste in place.

11. Embroider or mark the ermine tails.

12. Wrap the completed “fur” strip Around the crown of the hat, butting the edges in the back. The fourth (remaining) seam allowance of the “fur” strip will hang down over the bottom of the hat form.

13. Run a line of glue along the dangling seam allowance and fold it up, gluing in place to complete the hat construction. The hat may be lined if desired.

TASSELS:

1. Use a single strand of black silk or cotton thread to make the tassels.

2. Cut a piece of card stock 6 inch by 1 and 1/2 inches.

Fold in half the long way producing a 3/4 inch by 6 inch strip.

3. Starting at one end, wrap the thread around the card stock about a dozen times. Move the thread along the card and wrap again. Continue moving and wrapping along the card until you have wrapped a sufficient number of times to complete the number of tassels needed.

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Finished tassels with thread still attached.

4. Thread a needle with a single strand of matching thread.

Pass the needle back and forth through the top of each tassel. As each is completed cut the connecting thread, releasing the tassel.

5. Insert the needle into the top of the tassel and exit it about 1/8th inch down the tassel. Wrap tightly. Pull the thread out the top of the tassel. Cut the thread after anchoring it with a few stitches. Leave a length of thread long enough to attach the tassel to its position.

6. Cut the loops at the bottom of the tassel and trim evenly.

7. Sew the tassels in place with black thread where desired on the hat, muff and tippet.

NOTE: Brown or black fabric can be used instead of white to represent differing types of fur.

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Th e Pintel Saga (1887-1976)

by Samy Odin

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Marked HP and a size number, the heads are poured bisque with the rims typically cut off, making them appear similar to pressed bisque heads. Clothing was sewn directly onto the bodies.

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Pintel made small rubber squeaker toys during his early years in business.

he name Pintel means a lot to collectors of antique playthings. For more than two generations, members of this family created classic articulated bébés, rubber toys, cloth dolls and stuffed animals that are still cherished today. Despite the popularity of Pintel’s varied production, very little history has been published about this company.

Henri Pintel, who was born in 1860, founded the firm in 1887 at 231 rue St Denis in Paris. According to The Encyclopedia of French Dolls, he also owned a factory producing doll bodies at 52 rue Bichat, in the 10th district of Paris, as well as a small porcelain atelier on rue du Sergent Bobillot in Montreuil, where he made doll heads. The latter location is where he made his first bisque headed Bébés Mignons, which were marked with the initials “H. P.,” a fact that still seems ignored by the doll community. Most of these early bébés are documented as having been small to medium size, as reflected by his early advertising campaign, which also mentions rubber toys such as the little squeaker doll shown above.

This very first generation of bébés by Pintel is marked with the HP initials either above or surrounding their size numbers.

The heads are made of poured bisque, but their rims are usually cut off, which may be confusing as they look similar to pressed bisque heads. All of the documented models have closed mouths, stationary glass eyes and straight-limbed five-piece bodies. Their factory original clothing is typically Parisian, cut from cheap cotton taffetas and machine made lace. It is interesting to note that these simple toilettes were sewn directly onto the body with no buttons or snaps. Even shoes were sewn to stockings and hats to their mohair, which was directly glued onto the pates, with no skullcaps. All of these elements demonstrate the inexpensive level of these popular, yet becoming, playthings.

In 1890, Henri Pintel took on an associate in the person of Ernest Godchaux, who essentially brought cash into this already promising business, and relocated the main office to 79 rue des Archives, in the 3rd district. This is when the name of the company became “Pintel & Godchaux” and its doll head marking became, logically, “P. G..”

This new partner’s ambitions probably drove a decision to part with the porcelain factory in Montreuil and concentrate the business on making doll bodies to be assembled with bisque heads bought from a different porcelain maker.

All of Pintel’s attention was directed to the body of his dolls. In fact, in 1891 he patented a system to assemble doll bodies using as little rubber elastic as possible.

In 1892, the Bébé Charmant came into existence. That most elaborate product of the Pintel & Godchaux line came with a bisque head which, according to the early research of Florence Poisson (later reported by the Colemans), was provided by the Gaultier Frères porcelain company.

Bébé Charmant could have a closed or an open mouth and bore the initials “P. G.,” clearly visible on its neck. Next to those initials are usually found a size number, sometimes the word “DEPOSE” and some other letters that keep intriguing advanced researchers.

For several years, I couldn’t quite figure out what bothered me in the “evidence” that Gaultier was the porcelain maker responsible for Bébé Charmant heads.

Looking more closely at dozens of models by this company, I came to a conclusion that conflicted with the written proofs that Pintel & Godchaux had been Gaultier’s clients. If Gaultier had really made those heads, why did none of this porcelain factory’s product characteristics appear on “P. G.” marked bébés? For example, the typical position of the marking, up high in the rear of a bébé head, next to the rim cut, never shows on “P. G.” heads. The font of the letters also differs entirely from what Gaultier used for special orders, such as the “P. D.” (for Petit & Dumoutier), “R. D,” (for Rabery & Delphieu), “A. T.” (for André Thuillier), “C. P.” (for Charles Pannier), etc. All of those markings are consistent with the Gaultier “style” but Pintel & Godchaux’s are not. Even considering the fact that Pintel became a client of Gaultier’s in later years, when the marking pattern had already changed by inserting the initials into a “scroll,” the “F. G.” touch is not recognizable on his dolls!

The earliest “Bébé Charmant” still had a head marked HP with closed mouth, stationary glass eyes and straight limbed five-piece body. This pristine model still wears its factory original chemise marked “Bébé Charmant”.

Pintel took a partner, Ernest Godchaux, in 1890. Here we see the markings “P.G.”

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Porcelain makers often subcontracted special orders. It is my belief that heads were produced in a Gaultier-made mold and then poured and painted by the Léon Coiffe Company.

The only thing in common with Gaultier is the head mold’s shape. In fact, Bébé Charmant has indeed a Gaultier “look,” but everything else speaks of a different head origin.

I also started brainstorming about all of those different letters that frequently come around the “P. G.” initials (“A.,” “B.,” “C.,” “L. C.”), another non-Gaultier characteristic. “L. C.” especially intrigued me. Why would Gaultier use such odd letters, suggesting a person’s initials?

Who else could have had a name matching these initials?

I first thought they could have a link to Léon Couty, of Limoges, but the dates didn’t match: Couty didn’t succeed Henri Coiffe until 1909.

The explanation of it all came from a discussion with another researcher, who was also struggling with the same enigma without having had the opportunity of studying as many Pintel bébés as I had. Her name is Elisabeth Deconchat. She is doing a very deep study of the various porcelain companies active in Limoges, and will share the results of her research in a book to be published in the fall of 2013. We both knew how frequently porcelain makers subcontracted special orders. It now seems very plausible that this was what happened with the heads made for Pintel. Produced in a Gaultier-made mold, “P. G.” bisque heads were very likely poured and painted by the Léon Coiffe Company. Henri Coiffe was not the only porcelain maker with this family name operating in Limoges at the end of the 19th century. Léon Coiffe, related to Henri, also had his own company at 66 route de Paris in Limoges, which was active beginning in 1872. Yes! Thanks to this 34

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piece of information supplied by Madame Deconchat, we can now better explain where these strangely marked bisque heads came from.

The other unexplained letters, “A”, “B”, “C,” could refer to various molds made out of one die. Depending on how big an order was, a porcelain company needed several identical molds based on the original sculpture chosen by the client. Over the years, Gaultier probably provided Léon Coiffe multiple, sequentially-lettered molds to be used for the Bébé Charmant.

Florence Poisson was right: the Pintel/Gaultier connection was real, yet heads for Bébé Charmant were very likely provided to Gaultier by the porcelain factory of Léon Coiffe. It’s important to understand that Pintel was not a maker of “pricey” bébés. His Bébé Charmant was rather inexpensive, as an 1892 ad published in the catalog of “Aux Classes Laborieuses,” a modest department store located on boulevard de Strasbourg in Paris, shows. Bébé Charmant only cost 3.90 Francs, as opposed to the Bébé Le Parisien by Steiner, which in its simplest variation cost 8.75 Francs.

At around the same time, a deluxe Bébé Printemps in an equivalent size, by Rabery & Delphieu, cost 37 Francs and a Bébé Jumeau even more – 39 Francs. A basic Bébé Charmant was one tenth the price of a luxury Bébé Jumeau!

How could that be? The head of a doll, which means so much to 21st century doll collectors, was not perceived as the most important part of a doll in 19th century. The price charged for a doll was instead based on the type of body, richness of clothing and elaborateness of packaging. The

An all original Bébé Charmant, formerly in the Madame Peyt Collection.

It wears an elaborate silk dress with matching bonnet over an original chemise with the Bébé Charmant label.

Bébé Charmant with head from Ernst Heubach, marked 1900.

head was almost irrelevant in determining the value of a play doll. Most of Pintel & Godchaux’s business consisted of making and assembling doll bodies, not making doll heads. The majority of Pintel’s bébés, in fact, originally came with a straight-limbed bébé body of the cheap paste kind that today’s doll collectors usually do not appreciate.

Unfortunately, most of the nice looking bisque heads made for Pintel are now found assembled on fully articulated bébé bodies that look to be later additions. The popularity of fully articulated bébé bodies has pushed professionals and collectors to replace original Pintel-made crude paper paste straight bodies with marked or unmarked Jumeau fully articulated ones that originally were meant for more expensive playthings.

Among Bébés Charmant I could study over the years, one that had been kept in its fully factory original condition was in the revered collection of Madame Petyt in Brussels.

It had a spectacular Kate Greenway type of silk dress with matching bonnet, worn on top of an equally original chemise that showed the Bébé Charmant label (see lot 750 in the catalogue of Madame Petyt’s collection, by Theriault’s).

Madame Petyt’s Belgian collection displayed this straightlimbed doll together with another fully original Pintel & Godchaux bébé, one with an open mouth and sleeping eyes and bearing the enigmatic “L. C.” marking.

Other bébés by Pintel & Godchaux were probably sold for wholesale prices to doll dressmakers specializing in folklore costumes. Many of the “P. G.” marked bébés, when found in their fully original condition, show a straight

limbed body and a traditional costume sewn directly onto the body (see Theriault’s French Dolls in Folklore Costume, lots 30 and 60).

Bébé Charmant also came with German-made bisque heads, imported from Ernst Heubach’s porcelain factory.

The mold number usually seen on these models is #1900.

Pintel & Godchaux, like many of their French competitors, followed Fleischmann & Bloedel’s example: they imported cheap bisque heads from Germany and assembled them on French-made bodies in order to satisfy the demand for inexpensive “French-made” dolls.

In 1899, Pintel & Godchaux merged into SFBJ, representing 9% of the capital of this huge new company.

It is an eye opener to realize that Pintel & Godchaux accounted for twice as much value as Paul Girard, of the BRU company, in the capital of SFBJ. In fact, at the end of 19th century, doll makers who targeted an up-scale clientele, like Bru, were seriously struggling, while companies such as Pintel & Godchaux, which served a more modest yet wider clientele, achieved better financial results.

Sale of the Pintel & Godchaux Company to SFBJ did not push Henri Pintel out of the toy business. With his son Marcel, they came back into this specialized market after having sold, in 1901, another part of their business that produced rubber belts and garters (see The Encyclopedia of French Dolls).

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Pintel continued his successful business with cloth dolls. Left: “P. F.” button hooked onto the doll garment.

Beginning in 1911 with mechanical teddy bears, Marcel Pintel went on to establish an important teddy bear business.

Left: This is a later example of a Pintel cloth doll.

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de jouets en étoffe, animaux bourrés, sur roues, poupées bourrées, sujets divers” (manufacture of cloth toys, stuffed animals rolling on wheels, stuffed dolls and various other products).

In 1911, Marcel Pintel hit the market with a new revolutionary toy, a mechanical teddy bear. It was immediately successful and lead the company to include a representation of two dancing teddy bears surrounded by the initials “P. F.” (Pintel Fils) in its logo. This new logo, in the shape of a gilded metal round button, was used starting in 1913.

Beginning in 1919, Marcel Pintel was not only making mechanical bears, he also started a major classic teddy bear business, as well as being active producing stuffed plush animals. He used a quality mohair plush that, when well preserved, is still soft and sturdy today.

A couple of years later, in 1921, Marcel Pintel began consistently producing stuffed cloth dolls as well. Looking at the way he evolved in the toy market of that time, it seems evident that this manager had a “nose” for fashionable playthings.

During the two decades between the world wars, combining the success of its stuffed animals with its cloth dolls lines, the Pintel company made a fortune and climbed the ladder of that profession to the point where Marcel Pintel became one of the leading figures in his field. He was even elected President of the Chambre Syndicale for the French Toy Makers and was awarded the Legion of Honor while holding that office.

Cloth dolls by Pintel are sometimes difficult to identify, since the only marking affixed by the maker was a metal “P. F.” button hooked onto the doll garment. Easily lost, this distinctive sign is the best way we have to distinguish, beyond the shadow of a doubt, a Pintel-made doll from anonymous cloth dolls of the same period.

Nonetheless, by comparing several marked Pintel dolls it is possible to establish their common characteristics. The type of cloth used for the face and body, for example, seems consistent in all four models presented here. The cotton cloth has usually a pale beige tone, enhanced by sprayed rosy tones on the cheeks. The eyes, nostrils and mouth are hand painted in bright colors. Depending on molds, the eye make-up can be very simple and almost crude or more elaborate, with singly-stroked lashes and upper lids often painted in a grey color. Mouth shape varies by mold but is usually painted with a single color, eventually highlighted by a white dot. In later years, painting standards seem to have changed, as the doll standing with a blue felt knot and collar clearly shows.

When WWII broke out, cloth doll production was discontinued. Only plush animals continued to be produced throughout the conflict. Those

became Pintel’s specialty after the war. At that time, the main factory was located at 4 and 6 avenue du Trone, in the 12th district in Paris.

According to Marcel Pintel’s nephew, Gaston Soto, who I was privileged to meet, the factory’s atmosphere was magical. Of course, little Gaston had known it since his childhood, before WWII, when he adored visiting his elegant uncle, walking with him through the factory, admiring the way playthings were being made and learning about production.

Monsieur Soto explained that the mechanical and stuffing departments were mostly staffed by men, while the assembly line and clothing department predominantly employed women. When I asked him if “cottage industry” procedures were used by Pintel, he responded in the negative. He remembers that workers entering the building would stop at the time clock and do the same when leaving, and he didn’t think other workers were doing their jobs from home.

In 1941, fate was to change the evolution of this family business. In spite of the war and his Jewish origin, Marcel Pintel didn’t leave Paris. Only his sister’s family fled to spend the war years in safety.

Marcel thought that, given his prominent position and close friendship with several influential politicians of the time, he would be safe. German soldiers arrested him at the end of 1941 and deported him to a camp from which he would never return. Shortly before he was arrested, Marcel Pintel sold his company to a very good friend, the owner of the well-known rubber toy factory Delacoste. An agreement was made that once he came back from Germany Pintel would re-purchase the business. When the conflict was over and chances of ever seeing Marcel Pintel again vanished, Delacoste sold the company to someone else, The Pintel family then turned in a new direction that did not involve Marcel’s toy making tradition.

During the 1950s and 1960s, under new management, Pintel’s stuffed animal production kept growing, especially wheeled models. However, after 1968, demand started to decrease and expenses rose to the point where, in 1974, a decision was made to stop production. Its 1974 catalog was to be the last for Pintel. By 1976, the company had closed for good, even if its name was sold to a toyshop that kept selling contemporary toys from an outlet in the 12th district of Paris.

For questions about this article, please contact the author at samy.odin@noos.fr.

Acknowledgments: the author is grateful to the following individuals for their input in the preparation of this article: Gaston and Michèle Soto, Elisabeth Deconchat, Dominique Pennegues and Lori Santamaura. In memory of dear Andrée Petyt.

Photo credits: Guido Odin, Eric Giovannini, Jean Dalmard and the Soto family. See also: Odin, S., Boules de Poils, Musée de la Poupée-Paris, 2006.

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So realistic as to appear as actual fabric, the draping and folds on the costume of this and very rare half doll are enhanced with colorful flowers.

“He loves me, he loves me not” was one of the endearing sentimental themes of the Goebel firm. This example is notable for wonderful decoration of costume.

An ensemble of 1920s toilette table fancies include a smoking flapper lady in powder box chair

by Galluba and Hoffman and a French porcelain lady with fan as powder box by Aladin.

Four rare early half doll models from Ernst Bohne Sohne of Germany with remarkable detail of accessories and costume.

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collection of half dolls, powder puff ladies, bathing beauties and other toilette table fancies from the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum, being sold for the benefit of the museum collection fund, and the private collection of Vicki Lee Little, whose collection has appeared in prominent research books, is presented by Theriault’s at auction on January 12, 2014 in Newport Beach, California. The auction, entitled The Vanity Fair, takes its name from the town of Vanity in Pilgrim’s Progress. There was a never-ending fair in the town – hence, of course, known as The Vanity Fair – that offered all that was frivolous and fancy for the ladies of the town.

Fittingly, a baker’s dozen of half dolls inspired by the theme of the Baker’s Cocoa Lady are included in the auction.

Shown here are two modes, the larger 7 1/2” by Gebruder Heubach.

Two porcelain Art Deco powder boxes from the French firm of Henri Delcourt, one shown with actual original artist rendering.

The buxom lady gathers a bountiful basket of Dresden flowers in her arms.

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Detail photos of Dressel Kister’s “Lady Balancing a Basket of Flowers with Hidden Cherub” illustrate the superb and intricate sculpting.

The very rare sought-after “Girl with Basket of Fruit” attributed to Kister was inspired by the 16th century Titian painting.

The double-figure half dolls depicts a dancing couple in formal wear.

The double-figure half dolls with intertwined fingers have original porcelain legs, and depict ballerinas.

An unusual hip-length nude flapper has stylized cloche and white gloves.

Two porcelain bathing beauties feature nude ladies with thigh-high lavender stockings.

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Pierrot supports a flapper lady whose skirt forms into a powder box.

From the rare series of Medieval figures created

by Dressel Kister is this lady with jointed arms, holding a falcon.

It takes both Pierrot and Harlequin to support Pierrette with powder puff skirt.

Another from the wonderful models by Goebell is the half doll Lady in Carnival Costume, here with her original powder puff skirt, legs and powder box.

Her red hot hair is the powder puff while her hollow head serves as powder dish, on this whimsical toilette table fancy.

The rare powder dish depicts Josephine Baker balancing on her trademark bunch of bananas.

Another double-figure half doll features the nude dancing couple.

The 1920s Parisian dance hall sensation, Mistinguett, is depicted. The half doll is attached to her original base whose lace skirt hides a candy box.

A portrait half doll of Princess Wilhemina by Goebel. We know it’s a portrait of her because she has her original gold paper label of identification.

Two examples of the splendid porcelain half dolls on French ormolu and porcelain powder boxes.

Call them little vanities, whimsies, biblelots, ladies of the dressing table, ladies of the sewing room, these precious little figures modeled as “half dolls” and even, sometimes, full dolls, were particular to the early 20th century.

Certainly some had been created before, but that was a novelty. What happened in the first quarter of the 1900s was different. It was a phenomena that was peculiar to its time, when sewing was still a skill of every woman, yet where a burgeoning middle class made the possibility of owning little luxuries a likelihood for most, and where industrialization of the porcelain factories made volume production an option. The result was an extraordinary outpouring of the imagination created in a luxury quality that seems impossible to achieve today. Hearkenings back to the romantic 18th century stood side-by-side with the popular culture figures of early 1900s. Here are just a few of the 350 lots being presented. For more information visit www.theriaults.com or call

Berries anyone? A rare model

by Dressel Kister from their series of child models, of which several others are included.

Three porcelain flappers with stylish hats of the 1920s have “fur” collars which are actually powder puffs, and the heads rest in their original shoulder-shaped powder dishes.

The Sitzendorf firm of Germany created “Little Girls All in a Row”. Look closely, each model is different.

What imaginative frenzy of thought designed this stretched cat half doll. Of course it’s rare.

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Happy New Year from Blackberry Studio

Margaret Gray Kincaid Member NADDA and UFDC Cell: 646-709-4340 Margaret.kincaid@gmail.com

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DOLL AUCTION Part 2:

February 8th, 2014 at 11am

From the collection of renowned collector & dealer Barbara Carroll Presented by: Pac Shoppe Auctions, INC. 10610 Metric Drive Suite #150 Dallas, TX 75243 www.pacshoppe.com 972-840-0998 214-403-5855 Email: info@pacshoppe.com

Auctioneer: Steve Kaplan - TX License #10877

Barbie, Gene, Madame Alexander, Ginny, Boxed Dolls, Ashton Drake, Christening Gowns, Accessories & More.

The Coleman Collection

by Donna Kaonis

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n our collective consciousness the name Coleman looms large.

Dorothy, and her daughters Evelyn Jane and Elizabeth Ann, are considered the first ladies of the antique doll world for their 1968 landmark publication The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls, Volume I, shortly followed by Volume II. These massive books remain the go to books for researching dolls.

Attendees to the 2013 UFDC national convention in Washington, D. C. were invited to a fundraiser at the Coleman house, built in 1939 by Dorothy’s father, Harold Clinton Smith, a leading architect and builder. Remarkably other than updating a few appliances, little in the house has ever been changed. Much of the furnishings and paintings were commissioned by prominent furniture makers and due to the home’s historical significance it eventually will be gifted to the city.

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antique dolls that their mother put her prodigious talents as a statistical analyst and genealogist to work in the doll field. Aiding their endeavors were several books and pamphlets on dolls left to them by an “aunt” of Dorothy’s.

While still in college Ann wrote her first book, Dolls, Makers and Marks.

Crown Publishers asked them for an encyclopedia and the rest is history.

In between Volumes I and II they also authored The Collector’s Book of Doll Clothes, Fashions in Miniature, 1700-1929.

Ann’s career trajectory is impressive to say the least. She is the former Curator of Costumes and Textiles at the Brooklyn Museum of Art and the Museums of Fine Arts in Houston and Boston. She is an avid traveler and has been virtually everywhere, even to exotic destinations that most of us never imagine visiting. Currently Ann serves as the Chair of the UFDC Museum Committee, committed to fundraising and growing the museum’s collections.

Ann graciously allowed us to photograph during our visit and we are thrilled to bring you this brief glimpse.

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had spent considerable time grouping and displaying dolls throughout the house, as well as writing descriptive comments about the dolls and their history. All antique doll mediums are well represented but it is clear there is an obvious bias towards early chinas with original clothing, in fact originality is the key emphasis here. Many of the dolls have stories to tell, one of the most amusing being the May-December marriage between the dolls George and Lena, the subject of an article written by Ann for this magazine.

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Over the years, many collectors and doll researchers have spent time at the Coleman house, home to not only a doll collection of major breadth and scope, but also voluminous records, trade and manufacturing materials and doll references. In short, it is a doll collector’s paradise and speaking on behalf of doll collectors everywhere we are grateful for its eminent custodian.

The Tender Years

10” Fire A Steiner.

Piercing dark brown P.W. eyes. Tons of dark lashes. Dark locks with French hat.

Soft pink lips.

White painted fingernails indicating the doll was specially made for the Paris Toy Store, Au Nain Bleu. Wears full slip and silk dress with silk bows. Has lace cape to wear or not. A TRUE BEAUTY. 5,900

Deborah Varner Member UFDC • 303-850-7800 queenbeev1@comcast.net

9” Kestner all bisque. Very rare in such a large size. Early peg strung body. Br. glass sleep eyes. Blonde mohair wig. Perfect bisque with gorgeous modeling. Black boots with blue tassles. Long white socks.

Orig. blue silk dress with organdy collar. French hat. SO SWEET. 5,275.

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5” All bisque Orsini “MiMi“ Deep Bl. painted eyes. Orig. brown mohair wig. Lovely brown coat with faux collar.

Perfect body with orig.

MiMi label on chest. Painted black shoes with high white stockings. DARLING AND SWEET. 1,275.

19-1/2” Bahr and Proschild DEP 320 character doll. Early, old long blonde with a tinge of red human hair wig with hand stitched cap.

Old stationary Br. glass eyes. Om. with upper teeth. Pierced ears. Hair matches brows. Orig. white dress with pink silk ribbon at collar, waist and wrists. Lg. pink silk bow in hair.

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Hard-to-find Schoenhut Jolly Jiggers. This is the double jigger version with the Dutch boy and girl. Toy is complete and all original. Some damage to boy’s clothing. Price: $1,250. Always a nice selection of Schoenhut toys are Andy’s Schoenhut Shop on Ruby Lane.

Andy Yaffee Phone: 717-584-5104 910 Rivergate Court, Millersville, PA 17551

Etrennes: A French tradition of a New Year’s Day gift.

“ Modiste” box in unplayed with condition containing a S&H all bisque black stocking mignonette along with millinery trims to decorate the 5 original hats attached inside. Still folded inside is the original “La Mode des Bebe’s” 4 page booklet. Remains of a Paris label on the bottom. Circa 1895. $1,195.

Simon Halbig 151 - (unmarked), 13”, blue painted eyes, rare under eye shadowing, open/closed smiling mouth with molded teeth, dimples, original blonde mohair wig, perfect bisque. She has a composition ball jointed body with normal wear, one finger re-glued $3950. Call 215-794-8164 or email alloyd@nni.com. Member NADDA and UFDC. Other photos and dolls may be seen at RubyLane.com/shops/anntiquedolls.

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“Au Nain Bleu” labeled room box of a millinery shop containing 8 original hats, flowers, and trim. Still tied in place is a mirrored vanity table, 2 side work tables, 2 hat stands, and a center table for display. The shopkeeper is an all bisque French mignonette wearing original silk costume. $1,250.

Email: Latte303@msn.com or call 480-332-5158 Debra Borrud • Member UFDC

28-1/2 inches of heat stirring beauty! Gorgeous coloring, perfect bisque and mesmerizing blue eyes. Her magnificent clothes of embroidered net over pale mint silk is a joy to behold.

Her chapeau of delectable flowers frame her stunning face. She is an entrancing showstopper, we’ve named her Princess. $5800

Evelyn Phillips (914) 939-4455 17 Loch Lane, Rye Brook, NY 10573 Email: poupees57@aol.com

Do You Have a Mystery Doll?

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’m trying to find out more about two of my dolls. The first has a carved wooden shoulder head with wood arms and legs and a cloth body. She is 17.5 inches long.

The second doll is a bit of a mystery... she has six teeth, human hair, sleep eyes, a blue jointed wood and compo body and is marked 10D. She is 24 inches tall. If you can help email Christine at marshmellowc51@me.com

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an you help? This is a 13-inch black papier mache shoulder head with a wooden box inside that when squeezed the mouth opens. He has compo hands and feet and molded orange boots, original clothes. Any information please call Paula at 901-867-8932.

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

All original Steiner C, precious at only 11 inches. Call.

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The Rohmer porcelain fashion, with Rohmer neck pivot, body style and rare bare feet, 18 inches, $30,000.

An early Jumeau portrait poupée, 23 inches, c. 1878, $26,000.

A lovely poupée by Pierre Francois Jumeau, 21 inches, with a French kid gusset-jointed body, wearing an ivory silk ensemble, sold for $16,000.

This porcelain poupée by Adelaide Huret, wearing the original costume, c. 1855, with kid poupée body, $21,000.

The same buyer bought these two sister dolls, a 17-inch Barrois with a rare articulated wooden body and extensive trousseau and a 17-inch poupée in the Pierre Jumeau manner, also with her trousseau. The dolls descended in the same Rhode Island family, and originally belonged to Mary Elizabeth Taft , born in 1858, and her sister of Providence, Rhode Island.

Their father, Royal Chapin Taft, was Governor of Rhode Island at the time.

The Barrois realized $12,500 and the Jumeau sister, $11,000.

Lulu’s Story...

A rare cloth gentleman by Martha Chase, 15 inches, c. 1890, $8,000.

Bebe Bru, 25 inches, with original shoes and box, realized $34,000.

A rare Heubach all bisque snowman, 9 inches, $6,200. The bisque child on a snowball candy container, $900.

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Albert Marque’s rare character doll, 22 inches, inscribed 23 on the head, with blue glass paperweight eyes, c. 1916, realized $210,000 at Theriault’s New York City auction.

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A rare teaching doll made by Florida WPA works in 1935, used to instruct midwifes, sold for $7,000.

Presented in its original gift box, this 13-inch all original Bye-lo brought $4,000.

Auction Gallery

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he “Mysterious Illusion” by Henry Phalibois, c. 1920, depicting a Chinese magician and his vanishing assistant, brought nearly $50,000 at the November 16 auction of Auction Team Breker.

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his classic example of a Bru Jne, incised Bru Jne 4 (right) on the head and shoulder, 16 inches, with her original wig, brought $18,000 at the November 22nd James D. Julia auction.

size 6 Bru Jne, c. 1880, 21 inches tall, with kid leather body and bisque lower arms and wooden lower legs, surpassed her pre-estimate to sell for $34,749 at the recent Bonham’s sale. The George II wooden doll, c. 1730, 18 inches tall, in the original costume including a secret pocket in the quilted under-skirt, brought $47,014.

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his 11-inch rare, diminutive bisque swivel head Bru, 6/0, was an estate find. It sold at the recent Dotta auction for $14,850.

We would like to thank the following auction houses for their participation:

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his unusual and rare articulated pressed bisque bebe by Brouillet-Cacheleux, 18 inches, circa 1861 (left), realized approximately $19,000 at Francois Theimer’s November 23 auction in Paris.

Auction Team Breker, Otto-Hahn-Str.10, 50997 Koln, Germany www.breker.com Bonhams, Banbury Road, Oxford OX5 1 JH www.bonhams.com Dotta Auction Company, 330 W. Moorestown Rd. (Route 512), Nazareth, PA 18064 (610) 759-7389 www.dottaauction.com James D. Julia, 203 Skowhegan Road, Fairfield, ME 04937 (207) 453-7125 www.jamesdjulia.com François Theimer, 4 rue des Cavaliers, 89130 Toucy, France Email: francois.theimer@wanadoo.fr www.theimer.fr Theriault’s, PO Box 151, Annapolis, MD 21404 1-800-638-0422, email: theriaults.com ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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COMPOSITION – Effanbee Patsy.

L-R: Suzanne Swanton, Margo Delaughter

2013 UFDC MODERN COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT COMPOSITION – Effanbee American child.

L-R: Nancy Joyner, Suzanne Swanton

Blue Ribbon Winners Washington, D.C. - Part 2 Photos taken by D. Keith Kaonis

COMPOSITION– Raleigh child.

Marilyn Parsons COMPOSITION – Effanbee Skippy.

L-R: Linda Campbell, Suzanne Swanton, Ursula Mertz

COMPOSITION – Madame Alexander Military.

Suzanne Swanton COMPOSITION – military doll, excludes Madame Alexander.

L-R: Ursula Mertz, Mary Winslow

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COMPOSITION – American Character Doll Co., Petite Girl.

L-R: Ursula Mertz Marilyn Rogers

HARD PLASTIC – Ideal Saucy Walker.

Marna Conley

HARD PLASTIC – Arranbee Nancy Lee. L-R: Flo Burnside, Althena Crowley, Sheri Opijnen

COMPOSITION – Mary Hoyer in original factory tagged cloth.

L-R: Alfred Edward, Margaret Hottensen

COMPOSITION – American Character Sweet Sue. Robert Tonner, Sherri Opijnen (below)

COMPOSITION – Mary Hoyer in knitted or crocheted outfit from Hoyer pattern.

L-R: Pat Schlotzhauer, Janet Smith

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COMPOSITION – Madame Alexander Elise.

L-R: Margaret Hottensen, Sandra Moore

CELEBRITY – Ideal Shirley Temple, composition.

L-R: Trudy Craig, Belle Curry

CELEBRITY – Shirley Temple, excludes Ideal.

Suzanne Swanton

CELEBRITY – pair or group of public figures, excluding vinyl or plastic.

Above, L-R: Ursula Mertz, Marie Reynolds, Below, L-R: PRESIDENT’S CHOICE, Suzanne Swanton, Lois Cohorst CELEBRITY – pair or group of public figures, hard plastic.

Susan Piefer

ADVERTISING – wood.

Marie Reynolds

ADVERTISING – cloth.

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ADVERTISING – non human.

Pam Coghlan

ADVERTISING – hard plastic.

L-R: Suzanne Swanton, Judy Heckert

SPECIAL DOLLS – doll house family, MIB. Margaret Hein

SPECIAL DOLLS – English, rubber compound or HP head.

Suzanne Swanton SPECIAL DOLLS – Girl Scout/Brownie, 8” or under.

L-R: Birdie Dapples, Evelyn Rutledge, Ruth Walker

SPECIAL DOLLS – Girl Scout/Brownie, over 8”.

Suzanne Swanton

SPECIAL DOLL with Companion Book – cloth.

L-R: Steiff Struwwelpeter, Sherri Dempsey, Litle Orpan Annie, Karen Wolf

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SPECIAL DOLL with Companion Book – composition.

“Lucinka,” a Hungarian fairytale, Julie Blewis SPECIAL DOLL with Companion Book – hard plastic. Ginger Strain

TEDDY BEARS – mechanical.

Nabisco Feed Me Bear, Kathleen Zell.

TEDDY BEARS – musical.

L-R: Selina Smith, Gae Ward

TEDDY BEARS – American. L-R: Gladys Woodward, Pam Coghlan, Kathleeen Zimmerman

TEDDY BEARS – previous national blue ribbon winner.

Arlene Coleman

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ARTIST DOLLS – Fawn Zeller L-R: Emmett Kelly, Patricia Troxler Catherine of Arragon, Laura Wade

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ARTIST DOLLS – Kathy Redmond Anne of Cleaves, Jill Kaar Hanson

ARTIST DOLLS – Martha Thompson.

L-R: Michael Albanese, Princess Caroline, Patricia Rooney, ARTIST DOLLS – Hitty.

Susan Booker

PAPER DOLL – Lettie Lane.

Bonnie Rudeski

It’s Easy To Join UFDC

If you collect dolls, you owe it to yourself to belong to the UFDC! For membership information contact:

UFDC, Inc., 10900 North Pomona Ave., Kansas City, MO 64153 Phone 816-891-7040 Fax 816-891-8360 Visit www.ufdc.org

The Enchanting Trousseau of Chiffonnette

Long-awaited new book by renowned author, Sylvia Mac Neil

The 304 page book has more than 500 exceptional color photos with many dramatic portrait photos and captions in the vernacular of the mid 19th C fashion world, in the unique style Sylvia is noted for.

It features 53 exceptional dresses, attendant accessories and spectacular hats, totaling more than 170 trousseau items, carefully researched and created using the finest antique materials and rare embellishments.

A beautifully illustrated book full of fancies and splendors designed for inspiration and enjoyment for both the collector and the couturier.

Available August 1st – $85 plus $5 Shipping Sylvia Mac Neil, 2325 Main Street, W. Barnstable, MA 02668 jimsyl@aol.com

Manufacturers of Fine Doll Jewelry, Brass Accessories, Miniature Trunks & Hardware 336 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield, CT 06804 Phone 203-775-4717 Email: info@catspawonline.com

Visit our website and shop online: www.catspawonline.com Catalog price is $8.95 post paid

Accessorize Your Dolls!

Cats Paw has been in business since 1982 specializing in quality reproductions made from antique originals, and unique old store stock. Our antique reproductions are made by hand using the lost wax technique, and each item is hand finished to achieve an authentic “antique” look. We offer exquisite doll accessories that only look expensive!

• Jewelry • Trunks • Items for the Boudoir • Buttons and Clasps • Purse Frames • Presentation Boxes • Bleuette Accessories & More ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Review Jean & Ken Book Love from Tin Lizzie: Nordquist’s With A History of Metal Heads, Collectible Doll Co. Gourmet Doll Supplies for the Discriminating Doll Collector

*Nordquist Doll Molds *Daisyettes *Bleuette Premiere *Mignonettes *Presentation Displays *Paper Toys for Dolls *Thurlow Patters for Knit & Crochet Outfits *Collectible Doll Fashions

Metal Dolls, Mechanical Dolls and Automatons.

by Ellen M. Tasagaris

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his well researched book, the first of its kind, begins by discussing today’s doll collecting phenomenon and a look back at dolls and toys from ancient times and the middle ages that used metal in their making. A chapter on toy solders, which might be considered tiny dolls made of metal, proves their enduring popularity from Medieval times to the present.

Mechanical dolls and automatons are included as so many of their parts are metal.

Walking, talking, singing, kissing and crawling…dolls that were animated have always proven to be popular choices.The author devotes another chapter to the history of automata and some of the more unusual pieces that have captivated us.

We come to dolls with metal heads from Germany, America, Belgium and France – makers familiar to collectors such as Juno, Minerva and Giebeler-Falk.

Dolls with metal parts include those by Schoenut with their steel springs, dolls with metal hands, even bodies such as the rare zinc bodied fashion doll by Rohmer. Drawing on several museum collections as well as information from noted doll researchers, this broad approach shows us the many ways that metal has played a role in doll making.

Soft cover 142 pages, $20. ISBN 978061550557-2 www.dollmuseumblogspot.com

*Finished Crocheted Outfits *Cat’s Paw Doll Jewelry *Feather Trees *Paper Ornaments *Vintage Postcards *Doll Sewing Projects *Leather Doll Shoes *Mohair Doll Wigs *Miniature Accessories Mold & Global Catalogs not shown

BACK ISSUES SALE 1 to 3 copies $6 each • 4 to 9 copies $5 each • 10 or more copies $4 each

Complete 5 Catalog Set - $25 ppd.

Includes $15 money back coupon with purchase.

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(Price includes postage in the U.S.; overseas and Canadian subscribers call 631-261-4100 or email: adcsubs@gmail.com To see our complete list of available back issues go to

www.antiquedollcollector.com Not a computer user? Call or email (see above) and we will mail you an easy to read listing of all back issues.

PUBLIC AUCTION: DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS! Saturday, January 25, 2014 Selling antique and collectible dolls for Grace Evans Raker of Shamokin Dam, PA, plus select additions.

Auction Begins at 9:00 AM Doors Open at 8:00 AM Special Preview: Friday, January 24th from 12 to 7 PM

Terms: 13% Buyer’s Premium, 3% discount for cash or good check.

For more information including catalog and photos, or to learn more about our other upcoming auctions, please visit our website at www.dottaauction.com or www.auctionzip.com (Auctioneer ID #1255)

Dotta Auction Co., Inc., 330 W. Moorestown Road (Route 512), Nazareth, PA 18064 • 610-759-7389 FAX 610-759-3992 PA. License AY-1950-L

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GAITHERSBURG Antiques Doll Show

HUNDREDS of SELLING TABLES…

MARCH 1&2

The 165th Eastern National Antique to Modern Doll & *Toy Show 2014 Established 1972

Calendar of Events

Send in your Free Calendar Listing to: Antique Doll Collector, c/o Calendar, P.O. Box 239, Northport, New York 11768 or Email: adcsubs@gmail.com.

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

10/19-4/6/14. Switzerland. Unique Special Exhibition.

Private Marilyn. The Person Behind The Concept of Monroe. www.toy-worlds-museum-basle.ch.

10-26-2/1/14. Paris, France. Special Doll Exhibition.

Musee de la Poupee-Paris. 01 42 72 73 11. www.museedelapoupeeparis.com.

11/30-2/9/14. Basle, Switzerland. Special Christmas Exhibit. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basle. www.toy-worlds-museum-basle.ch. Toy Worlds Museum Basle.

JANUARY 2014

4 San Marino, CA. Antiques & Collectible Toys Show. San Marino Masonic Center.

National Doll Festival. 831-438-5349.

DollFestival@aol.com.

5 Anaheim, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. National Doll Festival.

831-438-5349. DollFestival@aol.com.

10-12 Newport Beach, CA. Marquis Auction Weekend. Westin South Coast Plaza.

Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. (F) 410-224-2515. www.theriaults.com.

11 Sarasota, FL. Doll Show. Ramada Waterfront.

Knight Southeastern Doll Shows. www.knightshows.com. 803-783-8049.

12 Hauppauge, NY. Doll & Teddy Bear & Collectible Toy Show. UPSKY Hotel.

Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club of Long Island.

Marsha. 631-543-3499. Helen. 631-281-3799.

Mary. 631-981-9332.

16-17 Newark, OH. Doll Auction. McMasters Harris Doll Auctions. Mark Harris.

800-842-3526. mark@mcmastersharris.com. www.mcmastersharris.com.

17-18 Naples, FL. Doll Show. Moorings Presbyterian Church. Naples Doll Club.

Myrna Eby. 574-780-0951. Mydolls_2@yahoo. com. Wendy Mitchell. 239-530-0010.

18 Dallas, TX. Doll Auction. Pac Shoppe Auctions, Inc. 972-840-0998. 214-403-5855. info@pacshoppe.com.

Four Times Each Year

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Over 200 Years of Playthings

MAR 1-2 SAT 10AM to 5PM - SUN 10AM to 3PM UFDC SUN 11AM to 2PM - Hall 4

Admission $10 Good 2 Days 1 Free Admission With A Copy Of This Ad

THE FAIRGROUNDS

16 Chestnut St. Gaithersburg, MD 20877

3 International Airports Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) Dulles International (IAD) Baltimore / Washington International (BWI)

BELLMAN EVENTS 410.357.8451 • 443.617.3590 InfoDOLLS@comcast.net ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

Mardi Gras at the 165th Eastern National Doll Show and Sale.

Visit the Learning Room in Hall 4 on Saturday and Sunday March 1 and 2 for programs, doll stringing and repair, doll identification, displays, UFDC club sales tables, and round table dialogues. At 1pm Saturday March 1, Janet Gula, UFDC 1st Vice President will present her program Dolls in Art. Hourly door prizes including Antique Doll Collector subscriptions and free tickets for upcoming Eastern National Doll Shows.

Come out and join the fun - all activities are free and open to all doll show attendees!

For information or to participate contact Barbara Stone at BSConsults@aol.com.

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1 Ft. Worth, TX. Doll Show. Lockheed Martin Recreation Association. Kyle Productions Unlimited. 405-810-1010.

1 Leesburg, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Community Center. Orange Blossom & Hills & Lakes Doll Collectors. Janelle Sundeen. 352-728-1832.

1 Port Angeles, WA. Doll Show. Vern Burton Center. Just Dolls of Washington. Dori Beachler. 360-683-1006.

1 Vallejo, CA. Doll Show. Vallejo Fairgrounds.

Nancy No Schreeder. 925-229-4190. (F) 925229-5369. www.nancyjodollsales.com.

1 Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction. 700 Highland Drive, Westampton. Sweetbriar. Dorothy Hunt. 410-275-2094. SweetbriarAuctions.com.

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Bellman Doll Show. Book hotel 30 days before each show

FEBRUARY

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! Join the UFDC in the Learning Room to celebrate

Email us for Free Coupons and Maps

12 Miles North West of Washington DC (I-270) Exit 10 to red light, turn left, follow fairgrounds signs.

Hotels: HOLIDAY INN 301.948.8900 HILTON 301.977.8900 Ask for special rates for

18-19 San Diego, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Al Bahr Shrine Center. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake.

775-348-7713. www.dolls4all.com. info@crossroadsshows.com.

18 Waco, TX. Doll Show. Lion’s Den. Kyle Productions Unlimited. 405-810-1010.

19 Dedham, MA. Doll & Toy Show. Holiday Inn. David Bornstein. 978-535-4810.

25 Chandler, AZ. Doll Show. American Legion #35. Dolls & Friends Doll Club of AZ. Vicki Lafferty. 480-464-2899. Julia Varga. dollsandfriendsdollclub@cox.net.

25 Columbia, SC. Doll Show. SC State Fairgrounds. www.KnightShows.com. Knight Southeastern Doll Shows. 803-783-8049.

25 Glendale, CA. Doll & Toy Show. Civic Auditorium. Verdugo Hills Doll Club.

Janet Hollingsworth. 626-441-3330. www.VerdugoHillsDollClub.com.

25 Nazareth, PA. Doll Auction. Nazareth Auction Center. Dotta Auction Company. 610-759-7389.

26 Naperville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show.

Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland.

815-356-6125. kmorela@ais.net. www.napervilledollshow.com.

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UFDC’s Mission: Educate, Preserve and Conserve!

NAPERVILLE Doll & Teddy Bear Show  Antique ◆ Vintage ◆ Collectible 

Sunday, January 26, 2014  MARRIOTT HOTEL  (Formerly the Naperville Holiday Inn)

1801 North Naper Blvd. ~ Naperville, IL Directly off I-88 – South on Naperville Rd. Corner of Naper Blvd. & E. Diehl Rd.

9 am ~ 3 pm Admission $5 12 & Under Free  DOOR PRIZES   FREE APPRAISALS   ONSITE RESTRINGING  Info – Karla Moreland (815) 356-6125 kmorela@ais.net

www.napervilledollshow.com 2 Bellevue, WA. Doll & Bear & Toy Show. Red Lion Hotel. The Antique Doll & Toy Market.

Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723. Pepins4@msn.com.

8 Dallas, TX. Doll Auction. Pac Shoppe Auctions, Inc. 972-840-0998. 214-403-5855. www.pacshoppe.com. info@pacshoppe.com.

8 Ft. Myers, FL. Doll Show. Araba Temple.

Cape Coral Doll Guild & Fort Myers Doll Club. Marilia Hall. 239-540-8628. magicofdolls@infoonline.net.

8 Fullerton, CA. The Best Little Doll Club of Orange County Annual Luncheon. Crown Plaza/Fullerton Hotel. Michele Wise. 949586-1285. www.bestlittledollclub.org.

8 New Braunfels, TX. Doll Show. New Braunfels Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith.

830-606-5868. dmeredith@dolldr.com.

8 Santa Cruz, CA. Doll & Bear Show.

The Hotel Paradox. Rowbear’s Events.

831-438-5349.

8 W. Melbourne, FL. Doll Show. Veterans Memorial Complex. Florida Space Coast Doll Club. Kathy Gauler. 321-537-9316.

9 Miami, FL. Toy, Doll & Collectible Show.

Holiday Inn/Miami International Airport. www.miamiantiquetoyshow.com.

305-446-4488.

10-11 Kansas City, MO. Bleuette Workshop.

UFDC Headquarters. Old B Doll Clothing Company. Patti Ulrich. 503-556-2441.

15 Largo/St. Petersburg, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Minnreg Building. St. Petersburg Doll Club. Ilene Delk. 727-347-7556.

15 Phoenix, AZ. Doll & Bears Show. North Phoenix Baptist Church. Sunbonnet Doll Club. Judy. 602-896-1771. Karen.

623-486-0507.

15 Pompano Beach, FL. Doll Show. Pompano Beach Civic Center. Pompano Beach Doll Club. Mary Ann. 954-783-2158.

Mphp1@bellsouth.net. Donna.

754-235-3253. donnawillits@gmail.com.

15 Portland, OR. Doll & Bear Show. National Guard Armory. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake.

775-348-7713. info@crossroadsshows.com. www.dolls4all.com.

15 St. Petersburg, FL. Doll & Bear Show.

Minnreg Bldg. Ilene Delk. 727-347-7556. aldopip@tampabay.rr.com.

16 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show.

Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus.

Carol Benson. 612-669-1613.

22 Jacksonville, FL. Doll Show. Ramada Inn Mandarin. Knight Southeastern Doll Shows.

803-783-8049. www.knightshows.com 22 Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Elks Lodge.

Forever Young Antique & Collectible Dolls.

Sandy Kline. 818-368-4648.

22 Palm Springs, FL. Doll & Bear Show. St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Gold Coast Doll Study Club & Sunshine Doll Club. Karen Monahan. 561-748-7962.

23 Galesburg, IL. Doll Show. Sandburg Mall.

W. Central Illinois Doll Club. Jane Easterly.

309-299-0486.

23 Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. KCI Expo Center. Frasher’s Doll Auctions. 816-625-3786.

(F) 816-625-6079. frasher@aol.com.

23 Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show.

Holiday Inn. Gail Lemmon. 440-396-5386.

Ceil Fassinger. 440-477-7174.

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1 Fletcher, NC. Doll Show. WNC Agricultural Center. Jackie Stone. 828-505-1577. www.AshevilleDollShow.com.

1-2 Gaithersburg, MD. Doll Show. The Fairgrounds. Bellman Events. 410-357-8451.

443-617-3590. infodolls@comcast.net.

1 Punta Gorda, FL. Doll & Bear Show.

Charlotte Harbor Event Center. Port Charlotte Doll Club. Merle Romer.

941-286-1446.

2 Oregon, IL. Doll Show & Luncheon.

Oregon’s Coliseum Building. JoAnn’s Dolls.

815-234-8332.

8 El Paso, TX. Doll Show. El Paso Holiday Inn. Sun Country Doll Folks of El Paso.

Janna Daniels. 915-637-3438.

8 Fairhope, AL. Doll & Toy Show. Fairhope Civic Center. Eastern Shore Doll Study Club of Alabama. Ruth Ann Brett. 251-980-5958.

8 Lakeland, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Lake Mirror Center. Tropical Doll Study Club.

Suzanne Watkins. 863-676-8886.

8 Roseville, CA. Doll Show. Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake.

775-348-7713. info@crossroadsshows.com.

8 Santa Barbara, CA. Doll Show. Earl Warren Showground. Santa Barbara Doll Club.

805-733-1261.

9 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show Featuring Barbie Dolls. Holiday Inn. Sherri Gore.

310-386-4211.

9 DeWitt, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Center of DeWitt. Sandy.

269-599-1511.

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Calendar cont. from page 61 9 Maquoketa, IA. Doll & Toy Show. Jackson County Fairgrounds. Eastern Iowa Doll Shows. Sherryl Newton. 319-610-3534.

14 Lansing, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Center of DeWitt. Sandy Johnson Barts. SJBetsys@comcast.net.

269-599-1511.

15 Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Firemen’s Recreation Hall. Linda Vilsack.

585-482-0835. Helene Marlowe.

585-334-5536.

15-16 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Bear Show. Puyallup Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake.

775-348-7713. info@crossroadsshows.com.

15 Rocky Mount, NC. Doll Show. Double Tree Gateway Centre. Knight Southeastern Doll Shows. 803-783-8049. www.knightshows.com 15 Venice, FL. Doll Show. Woodmere Park.

Venice Doll Club. Mary Falcone.

941-312-4568.

16 Dedham, MA. Doll & Toy Show. Holiday Inn. David Bornstein. 978-535-4810. www.bornsteinshows.com.

16 Houston, TX. Doll Show. Double Tree – Hilton Houston Hobby Airport Hotel.

Bluebonnet Bebes of Houston. Linda Sieck.

713-283-5900. qsieck@sbcglobal.net.

19-22 Houston, TX. Doll Convention. Marriott Hotel. Bay Area Doll Club of Texas. Becca Hisle. 281-614-0077.

23 Fort Wayne, IN. Doll & Bear Show. The Lantern. B&L Promotions. Linda Mangold.

419-228-4657.

23 Omaha, NE. Doll & Toy Show. 6005 Grover Street. Elaine Klein. 712-889-2154. porcdoll@wiatel.net.

29 Birmingham, AL. Doll & Bear Show.

Trussville Civic Center. Howard Knight.

803-783-8049.

29 Hendersonville, NC. Land O’Sky Doll Club Luncheon-Holiday Event. The Cedars.

Barbara Green. 828-388-1177. bgreenware@morrisbb.net.

29-30 Naples, FL. Marquis Auction Weekend.

Waldorf Astoria. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655.

(F) 410-224-2515. www.theriaults.com.

29 Waldorf, MD. Doll Show. Chin Hamaya Cultural Center. Southern Maryland Doll Club. Lynn Buonviri. 301-475-3466.

301-475-3466 30 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Doll & Bear Show.

Hilton Hotel. JMK Shows. 352-527-6666.

• Toys • Miniatures • Doll Molds • Supplies •

Nancy Jo’s DOLL SALES

The Antique Doll & Toy Market Sunday, FEBRUARY 2, 2014 11am-4pm $7

Seattle’s Best Show for 35 Years!

VALLEJO, CA Vallejo Fairgrounds

• 50 Select Exhibitors • Antique & Collectable Dolls • Toys • Teddy Bears • Miniatures • Accessories • Doll Stringing • Free Parking • Restaurant & Much More!

February 1 2014 Saturday 9 am

For information send SASE (2 stamps) to: Nancy Jo Schreeder, 305 Robinson St., Martinez, CA 94553 Phone 925-229-4190 Fax 925-229-5369

Website: www.nancyjodollsales.com Doll Related Items • Furniture • Clothes • Bears

Red Lion Bellevue Inn, 11211 Main St., Bellevue WA 98004 I-405 Exit 12 SE 8th St, West on SE 8th, Rt at 112th Inquires: Lisa Pepin 206-362-8723 pepins4@msn.com 2202 NE 171st ST, Shoreline, WA. 98155

106 W. Main St., Carlisle, KY 40311 859-289-3344 Hours: 11-4, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or by appointment.

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VICTORIAN RETREAT SARA BERNSTEIN’S DOLLS Antique Doll Shop

This lovely shop is located in the historic Lawler/ Hetherington House overlooking beautiful downtown Prescott. You will find beautiful German and French dolls, accessories and treasures galore!

Member of UFDC & NADDA

Custom Made to Order Email: smacmot@gmail.com phone 406-245-7190 leave message

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Darling size 7 Jumeau Bebe. Big blue paperweight eyes, beautiful face! A precious cabinet sized French Bebe! $1995.

Open by appointment only. Please call Lynne Shoblom at 928-445-5908 or 928-713-1909 email victorianretreat@msn.com

223 E. Union St., Prescott, AZ 86303

http://victorianretreat.rubylane.com

10 Sami Court, Englishtown, NJ 07726 Ph. 732-536-4101 Email: santiqbebe@aol.com Exclusively at www.rubylane.com/shops/sarabernsteindolls

ANTIQUE DOLLS – French and German Bisque, All Bisque, Chinas, Limited Ed. Doll Plates. SASE. Ann Lloyd, 5632 S. Deer Run Road, Doylestown, PA 18902.

215-794-8164. Email: alloyd@nni.com RubyLane.com/ shops/anntiquedolls Member NADDA, UFDC

ON THE WEB AT:

CERTIFIED DOLL APPRAISALS – Doll appraisals online at www.doll-appraisals.com by Certified C.A.G.A. appraiser, for insurance, bankruptcy, divorce, casualty loss, or just to see what a doll is worth, its history, etc.

I can also do appraisals by mail. Victoria Way, P. O. Box 501, Tehachapi, CA 93582. Phone 661-823-7828 or 661-972-7728. Please visit my website at www.doll-appraisals.com or www.antiquedollappraisals.com

FRIZELLBURG ANTIQUE STORE A quality group shop specializing in dolls, toys and holidays. Visit our website today!

www.frizellburgantiques.com

Laura Turner, proprietor, 1909 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster, MD 21158. Open Thurs- Sun 11-5.

We also carry a quality line of antiques, textiles, furniture and jewelry.

30 years of experience where you can buy or sell with confidence.

Call us with your wants, we have an ever-changing inventory.

410-848-0664 or 410-875-2850

• Crocheted and knit socks and clothes for small and large antique dolls and others.

• Can copy old doll clothes from originals (sewing) • Replacement arms and legs for china head dolls • Compo bodies and replacement parts for antique and old dolls • Exact copies made of old bisque dolls and some old compo dolls • Miniature and doll house dolls

www.HoneyandShars.com New dolls added weekly

ANTIQUE dolls and collectibles. LSADSE for color fully illustrated list. 10 month layaway available. Member UFDC & NADDA. Regina A. Steele, 23 Wheatfield DR, Wilmington, DE 19810-4351.

Phone 302-475-5374 Email: RSteele855@aol.com Visit my website: www.ReginaSteele.com

Sharon & Ed KoLiBaBa

K*R 192, 18-1/2”, c.m., $1995

Phone 623/266-2926 or cell 206/295-8585

The Doll Works Judith Armitstead (781) 334-5577 P.O. Box 195, Lynnfield, MA 01940 German Tin Carriage with Baby and Her Dollie

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Please visit our website for a fine selection of antique dolls, dollhouse dolls, dollhouse miniatures, teddy bears, all bisque dolls, bathing beauties, kewpies, dresser boxes, snow babies, half dolls, and doll accessories at www.thedollworks.net

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Ashley’s Dolls & Antiquities

Please contact us for more information and prices.

Billye Harris • 723 NC Hwy 61 South, Whitsett, NC 27377 • (336) 266-2608 • Website: AshleysDolls.com • E-mail: AshleysDolls@gmail.com Visit us on Rubylane.com/shops/Ashleysdollsandantiquities • Generous Layaways • Member UFDC and NADDA Be sure to visit us at the NADDA Doll Show in Greensboro, NC May 3 & 4, 2014

Located in Stoudtburg Village 8 N. Village Circle P.O. Box 705 Adamstown, PA 19501 Currently open by appointment only.

We welcome your visit.

Come visit us and experience our charming location and superior selection of French and German dolls. We are always interested in purchasing collections and fine quality dolls.

Telephone: 717-484-1200 • Mobile: 610-662-5473 • Email: ourant@me.com

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