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

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

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

Schedule of Events Friday, January 8, 2016

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

7:00PM-8:00PM. Early Preview and Reception.

All are welcome.

Saturday, January 9, 2016 8:30AM. Early Preview and Walk-Through with Florence Theriault.

9:00AM-11:00AM. Preview of Forever Young.

11:00AM. Auction begins.

Sunday, January 10, 2016 9:00AM-11:00AM. Preview of The Carabet Collection. 11:00AM. Auction begins.

12:00PM-1:00PM. Preview of the iDiscover Auction. 1:00PM. Auction begins.

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

Online bidding, telephone bidding and absentee bidding are available if you ca nnot attend the January 9-10 auctions.

Call 800-638-0422 for more information.

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

Saturday, January 9, 2016

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

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

Highlighted by a superb all-original French bisque art doll by Albert Marque, with life-long provenance, and lettered #7 from the series of only 100 dolls which were first presented in 1914/1915 at the Parisian salon of Margaine-Lacroix.

Catalog available for $59.

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Unbelievable condition! $1975.

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

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

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

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

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Depose Jumeau 6 ~ What a darling Bebe!

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

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

Precious Rare Type 7” All Bisque ~ We rarely see this type of all-bisque darling with her large eyes and full lips, curly original wig and her extremely rare pin striped white and blue stockings.

This adorable little confection comes from Lyon, France where she spent the majority of her years in a charming museum. Now, she makes her début in the United States. Excellent from head to toe; this little darling will surely start the New Year out right! Comes with beautiful blue satin tufted straw box. $3,950~

The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

January 2016 Volume 18, Number 12

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Synchronicity in Doll Collecting

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

Which is Which?

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

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The Ram’s Head House

by Donna Kaonis Tour this one-of-a-kind dolls’ house in the collection of Ann Meehan.

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

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Mary Hoyer Dolls

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

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

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

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Konnichiwa!

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

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One Owner 13” Shirley Temple - in orig. clothes and shoes, no craze! plus her extra jumpsuit, coat and hat with labels in heirloom box. $450 2 & 3) Very Rare ‘Bru-face’ Bebe - Who made this magnificent 17” french market Bru lookalike ca:1880 ! Stunning resemblance and striking quality featuring her Bru like scalloped kid body with lovely mint Bru style bisque arms. Closed mouth w.’tongue’, compelling PW eyes, immaculate bisque and elegant vintage couture ensemble!

Breathtaking $2250 4 & 11) Richly Dramatic 24” Bahr & Proschild 204 - early 1880’s French Trade Belton type Bebe with big brown PW eyes, closed mouth, lovely early pale bisque and stiff wrist body.

A rare large size in a magnificent raw silk crimson ensemble with fancy factory shoes! $2250 5 & 10) Have you always wanted one of those really, really Mint Philadelphia Baby at a price you could enjoy? Here it is! A 21” near flawless head to toe, blush and all, in five Original Layers of the finest quality garments!

Virtually unplayed and remarkable! only $2600

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6) Super Rare ‘Fly-lo’ Baby - by Grace Putnam. A really rare 9.5” bisque head version, mold 1418, sometimes known as ‘Aero Baby’ so named for the Lindbergh Baby it celebrated. So few were made!

Both clever and legendary. $2495 7 & 12) Once in awhile you see an Heirloom Luxury Chase, totally mint, perfect paint, ink stamp & paper label, wearing her incredible pink linen elaborate original clothes and looking so sincere at 30” tall with 18” cir. head! One so dear. $1350 8) Compelling Rarity by William Goebel Who could imagine this 20” swivel neck, closed mouth and bulbous blue PW eyes.

So fashionable a beauty with bisque arms and original period clothes and shoes too!

Once in a lifetime example if you love the unusual. $1495 9) A Masterpiece! - the rare 17” Heubach with Big Ears - mold 7743. A confluence of wit, nuance, dimples,fat folds and creases produced this exceptional character fully signed and fully jointed. Uniquely important! $3500 14) 16” Factory Perfect Christmas Doll! Outstanding French Export, mold 1894, with French brows, PW eyes and fabulous fancy Factory Ensemble incl. shoes!

So Merry! $395

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The larger doll is a 13” early Sonneberg Bebe wearing her original Mariner outfit. $1695. Her little sister is a 10” early closed mouth Kestner wearing an antique white dress. $1750. Please visit our Ruby Lane shop to view our ever-changing variety of dolls and doll accessories.

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Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears Inc. 29” La Parisien A 19 Steiner, blue PW eyes, pierced ears, antique clothing, replaced right hand $5250. Now $4500.

8” RA Recknagel #126 baby, celluloid hands, new cloth body, blue sl eyes $85.

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

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

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

27” CM Kestner 128, br sl eyes, HH wig w/ plaster pate, antique clothing $2495. Now $2150.

9 ½” German baby marked 2 ½, compo hands, cloth body $95.

7.5” Googlie 174 – 4 on 5 piece body, beautiful molding, blue sleep eyes $895.

8 “ AM 990 all original on five piece toddler body, blue sleep eyes $225.

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

19.5” Kestner 260, blue sl eyes, repainted arms $475.

19” Bahr & Proschild #604 character w/ sweet face $725 Now $695.

Alex #434-1957 Aunt Agatha complete with purse $325.

Alex 1954 Southern Belle strung with wrist tag $295.

1953 Strung Bridesmaid all original $295.

Little Victoria #328-1954 SL Walker $260.

Steiff Ginny’s Pup w/ leash $125 Strung Ginny #31 Nurse $149 SL Walker in 1954 #53 Candy Dandy series $95.

SL Walker 1954 #24 My Kinder Crowd $135.

SL Walker 1956 #6025 My Kinder Crowd $105 18” Mint and all original 1936 “Curly Top” Shirley Temple w/ dark eye shadow, very faint crazing, beautiful doll $645.

17” Mint and all original 1934 Stand Up and Cheer Shirley $645.

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

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

29” 109 Handwerck, br sl eyes, HH wig, pierced ears $525.

10” circ. Bye- lo, beautiful coloring, brown sl eyes, antique clothing $185.

21.5” S&H 540 blue sl eyes, mohair wig $465.

19“ Schoenau & Hoffmeister 1909, blue st eyes $189.95

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

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

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

13” BP 204 Bahr & Proschild on early stiff wrist French type body, brown st eyes, pierced ears $595.

7” AM 351 Dream Baby in high chair w/ box “Our High Chair Pet” Seco, complete with rattle and bottle $210.

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

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

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

14” Joanne Miglore w/ hand carved head, ball jointed body $595 Now $525.

18” Daniella by Regina Sandreuter, porcelain & compo jointed body, limited to 50 $1350.

16” Trixie by Regina Sandreuter porcelain & combo jointed body, limited to 100 $1,050.

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

19.5” K star R 126 brown flirty eyed toddler in antique clothing, mohair wig $795.

8 ½” S&H 1078 on five piece flapper body all original blue sleep eyes $245.

13” Shirley Temple all original in tagged blue party dress $250.

13” Steiff Eskimo 1908 – 19, nice mohair, missing hood, felt on hands & back of left foot as is $1495. Now $995.

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

2 inch German googly number 696-612-0152 $85 3 inch frozen Charlotte with molded dress, chip on right toe $195.

2 ¼” flapper head # 27476 $95 1 ¾” boys head number 4044 with hat $80 1 ½” girls head with hat $95.

17 x 23” 1920s mohair Steiff bear on wooden wheels, underscored F button, great face, wonderful condition $1,195.

25” Beautiful Kestner 171, blue sl eyes, repainted body $325.

16” Melitta 4 ½ on bj toddler body, sweet face, blue sl eyes, some professional touch up on body, few scuffs on cheeks and nose $595 Now $495.

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

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

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

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

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

a treasure trove of her personal archives dating from 1940 to 1960. The first Shirley auction held in July 2015 saw prices skyrocket, fortunately for those who wanted a special remembrance of this iconic star, there were many opportunities in Sunday’s sale to make affordable buys from among the jewelry, books, posters, photos, artwork and costumes.

Prices do not include buyer’s premium.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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5” Rare All Bisque Mignonette w/Jointed Elbows, perfect pale bisque overal, p/w eyes, “swivel neck”, orig. mohair wig w/2 long braids, orig. silk & lace dress, orig. matching hat, orig. matching ribbons wrapped around bare feet, on orig. early peg strung body w/rare jointed elbows. Absolutely GORGEOUS!! $4800.

6.5”All Bisque Mignonette w/Rare Shoes, mint pale bisque overall, HUGE p/w eyes, orig. auburn mohair wig, orig. silk & lace dress, beautiful ant. silk hat & orig. undies, rare painted multistrap shoes w/molded bow. I have never seen these shoes before, they are GREAT, on orig. early peg strung body, “swivel neck”. A BEAUTIFUL & special girl !! $3700.

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

9” All Bisque JDK “Sammy” Baby, sl. eyes, op/cl/mo., “swivel neck”, orig. crocheted baby jacket, skirt, hat & booties, all matching & orig. slip, on chunky all bisque bent limb baby body, mint bisque overall.

Absolutely DARLING!!! $1500.

12” Kestner #143 Character, perfect bisque, sl. eyes, orig. mohair wig w/ribbons, ant. batiste dress, orig. undies, orig. shoes & ant. ornate batiste & lace bonnet, fabulous orig. JDK body. An absolute BEAUTY!!! $1375.

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

8.5” K * R Toddler, sl. eyes, mint bisque, 3 upper teeth, orig. auburn mohair wig, orig. cotton plaid dress, ant. undies & slip, on orig.

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15” Antique Jumeau Doll Parasol. Rare parasol w/metal dog’s head on handle, wooden handle, tip is wood & metal, all wrungs in tact, works perfectly, opens completely & easily, orig. cord w/ pom poms, edged in orig. fine ornate lace, material is a strong cotton muslin & in perfect condition, as is the lace.

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Synchronicity in he term synchronicity was coined by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung to describe the coincidental occurrence of unrelated events that end with a meaningful result.

I have noticed these unexplainable coincidental happenings occurring many times in my everyday life and also in doll collecting. I am using a few interesting “Doll Stories” to demonstrate some “synchronicities” I have had over the years. Every time I talk about this subject to other doll collector friends, they all have a few synchronicity stories of their own. Why these things happen cannot be explained, just noticed and appreciated.

Many years ago, in the late 90’s, I was a new and inexperienced collector. German bisque head character toddlers were very popular at the time. I was interested in upgrading my collection from ordinary German dolly-faced child dolls, to these adorable but expensive characters that I admired. I had limited funds so I would buy the more affordable dolls that needed a little help. At a local flea market, I bought a Kammer and Reinhart 126 bisque head character with bewitching flirty eyes for an inexpensive price. Unfortunately, this lovely head was improperly attached to an oversized jointed composition child body. Originally, it would have been on a baby or toddler body. The price was right, and the head was adorable, so I figured I could track down a proper body easily on eBay. I estimated the finished doll would be 24” tall. As I came to find out, as many of you know, finding the right body for a particular antique doll head is more complicated than one would think. Proper doll conservation calls for the kind of body the manufacturer originally sold with the head. I might have more luck finding the right size Kammer & Reinhart baby body, but my mind was set on having a toddler. Over the next month, after many fruitless searches on eBay, I was ready to give up and leave the poor doll as I found it on its gangly ball-jointed body. Then one day, an eBay search indicated that there was a new “doll parts” listing. The listing from the East coast had an incomplete toddler body with what looked and sounded like the right parts. Unfortunately, it was missing some important pieces, a lower chunky right leg, one hand and both forearms. Once again, I took a chance because it was very inexpensive due 18

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to its absent parts. After the body arrived, I found it to be a perfect fit to my character Kammer & Reinhart head. In hindsight, it probably would have been easier to spend a few hundred dollars more to buy a complete doll, but I was committed and enjoying the hunt. So far, I had a minimal amount invested. I was determined to meet the challenge of completing this doll. I continued searching the eBay doll parts listings. Within a week, a new listing from the West coast came up showing a lower right leg that appeared to match my project doll. This is where the story gets weird. When the very cheap soiled right leg arrived, it was an exact match to the left. I easily tracked down the remaining needed parts and completed the doll. She is now dressed in a crocheted dress I wore as a baby and remains one of my favorites. I still remember the astonishment I felt when I put that right leg next to the left and saw that they matched. What are the odds of all these parts of a doll coming together in less than 2 months? It seems more than coincidence, since the very unusual doll parts all came from disparate parts of the country! Even after many years, I am still amazed about the events of how this adorable character toddler came to me.

Another story started very early in my collecting adventures and finished many years later. I had fun rummaging around at flea markets and antique shows.

I described myself as a collector of opportunity, liking unusual, old and interesting items. While searching through a box of junk that had items selling for $5 each, I found a beautiful porcelain head shard that I assumed was part of a once quality statue. I planned on mounting it on a stick and displaying it as a curiosity. It went home with me but ended up stashed away in a drawer and forgotten.

Several years later, as I was looking through pictures in a new doll price guide, I noticed a picture of a doll head that looked familiar. I had no experience with the vast field of china dolls and their many different styles and makers. This prompted me to do some research and learn a little more than I knew up to that point. Reexamining the forgotten shard, I came to recognize the head was part of a china head doll called Morning Glory. I was sad that it was only a remnant of a once beautiful doll. I was familiar with the porcelain restoration companies that frequent doll shows and decided to get the head restored. It was not inexpensive but I was drawn to this doll and wanted to rebuild it. I was very naive about doll restoration in those early years and now know that there is no great value in a Antique DOLL Collector

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

Through my research, I learned about the beautiful gowns of the late 1860’s. Realizing that antique fabrics look better on antique dolls, I started collecting antique garment remnants at antique shows, later to use them in

my doll costuming. This experience taught me how to make a proper scale cloth body and perfect my pattern making skills. Morning Glory is wearing a handmade pair of kid leather boots that were my earliest successful attempts at shoemaking. By having a professional restore the porcelain head shard I discerned what a good restoration looks like, compared to a bad one. This doll may be of little monetary value if resold, but to me she is priceless, because of all the things she motivated me to learn to complete her.

I have always appreciated the beauty that small Simon & Halbig dolls have with their finely painted beautiful faces.

I have collected a small assortment of interesting examples over the years. When I was attending a doll related event at Margaret Kincaid’s house last year, I was fascinated with a collection of small Simon & Halbig fashion dolls she had for her larger doll house. Some of her S&H dolls had 9” jointed twill over wood bodies, with solid dome wigged heads and bisque lower limbs. I was intrigued as they were miniature versions of the articulated French Fashions I loved. Of course they were not for sale but I was soon to attend a doll show in Gaithersburg, maybe I could find one there! I became obsessed with the hunt, passing over French Fashion dolls that I previously found an interest in. Little did I know at the time, how rare they are and how expensive they would be! I asked every dealer I knew at the show but no one had one to sell. Other shows followed but still not a one.

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

dress her as a Shepherdess. A costume with a short skirt could show off her lovely bisque limbs and let her go barefoot. A doll needing some attention or redressing is always a fun challenge for me. As long as you conserve the original elements to keep with the doll, I have no problem redressing an antique, using original styles and materials from the time period of the doll. She was joined by my collection of antique German sheep for her to keep track of! One of the twists dealing with this series of events, is the fact that back in 2007 it was Becky that introduced me to Donna Kaonis the editor of this magazine. This will be my fifth article for the magazine which was inspired while buying the doll.

I frequent a local auction house that sells dolls every couple of months. They occasionally have a sale they call a “Treasure Hunt” that has all the broken, less than perfect dolls and doll parts that sometimes sell for very reasonable prices. I have a fun time at the Treasure Hunt auctions, even though they may not always have something of interest to me. I am fated to always have to go look, just in case.

As Forest Gump’s Mother would say, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you may get!” By the way, in my opinion, that movie has a synchronicity theme and is one of my favorites.

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I had a fun time buying box lots of interesting fixerupper dolls. After I returned home, I pulled out a few of the dolls I was interested in restoring. Among them was an 8” SFBJ 60 Paris bisque head little boy dressed is his original regional costume. He even had his hat. Unfortunately, his little crude composition body was missing a lower left leg and both composition arms. The plaster holding his set eyes had come loose and was rattling around in the head under the still glued on wig. The leg was easily repaired but what to do about the arms? Since I was soon to attend the UFDC convention in Kansas City I made a mental note to look for appropriate arms. I attended with my parts list of wants and measurements. Before I even got in the sales room of the coinciding National Doll Show, I noticed a dealer with an extensive set up of hundreds of doll parts. As you know time is at a premium at these shows since there is so much to see and do. I did not relish the idea of spending hours looking through box after dirty box for a part that may not even be there. I was looking for something pretty specific: 3”crude compo French arms. While I was asking the dealer who wasn’t sure what she had, a friend was just leaving the booth.

She heard my request and directed me to a specific box that was buried under many others. I went in and quickly found a partial body with two compo arms right where she said they were. Within 5 minutes I was out of the booth with my $5 arms, my first purchase of the convention week. Happily, they fit when I returned home. Later when I took the pate off for what I thought would be an easy eye repair of simply gluing in the loose plaster, I found that one of the tiny little set eyes had somehow come loose from the plaster and slipped 22

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out the socket. The remaining eye had a very distinctive look with a solid brown iris. I would need to replace both eyes and they were tiny! My friend Lynn Bartol is a doll dealer who also attends the treasure hunts. She would usually buy box lots of doll parts to resell at shows and online. I asked Lynn if she would bring a selection of tiny eyes with her to the next upcoming auction that we both planned on attending. I brought the doll head with me and she brought 4 little pairs of tiny eyes to sell. The first 3 were all too big and the 4th pair was mismatched. I was astonished to see one of the mismatched eyes slip right into the empty space in the original eye plaster, matching in size, shape and color, it had to be the original missing eye! There could be a logical explanation for this, such as the box lots may have been next to each other at the previous sale. Possibly, when the sale was set up the eye from my doll slipped out and into the parts box that my friend bought. But it was such a tiny flake of an eye and could easily have fallen to the floor unnoticed and lost forever, or even overlooked by my friend Lynn who has hundreds of parts. This eye was meant to come back to me for some reason to complete my little project doll. I may never know the reason for this fortunate little synchronicity but I am very happy with the results!

As you can see, I collect odd bits and pieces hoping for eventual positive results. Sometimes it takes many years to see that happen, if ever. I still have a little All-Bisque 7” Baby Bud that has very distinctive missing arms that I hope will someday show up.

The most unusual reconnection happened just this past year. I had a sweet little all-bisque character head marked

602 2/0 that I had for over 10 years. I was always on the lookout for a quality all-bisque Kestner body but to no avail.

Once again I just stashed it away in the back of the doll cabinet. I was having fun attending another “Treasure Hunt” buying box lots of interesting things. There happened to be a box lot of broken common china heads and other miscellaneous doll parts that I wanted to use in a doll art project I had planned. The bonus was a little all bisque body that was being sold along with these heads, could it fit that head I hadn’t looked at for years? For $10 how could I go wrong?

Much to my surprise when I got home and put my little 10 year old head on the body not only did the bisque color match but on closer inspection of the limbs, I found matching numbers for the head marked 609 and 2/0. Quickly getting my research books out, I found the style of the body was the right one. As described in the Kestner book on page 216. The 602 has an open smiling mouth that reveals two molded upper teeth. Dimples in each cheek with a swivel neck and incised 602, with a leg sometimes incised 609. She is 6 ½” with low molded white socks and black one strap flat black shoes. I was amazed at my “luck” once again and had fun stringing her together.

A little antique silk hankie dress completed her costuming. Maybe my Baby Bud arms

with the distinctive left arm’s fingers held in the “V for Victory” sign are on their way, one can only hope!

I have heard the doll collecting urban legend story many times, of a lady whose mother, while cleaning out the attic, thoughtlessly sells all her childhood dolls while she was away at college. Many years later she would become interested in doll collecting, while trying to replace her lost treasures. Then one day at a doll show, she spots a doll for sale that she recognizes as her original doll. After all the years and many miles, one of her beloved lost dolls comes back to her.

Sometimes after holding on to a project doll for many years, it becomes apparent that the desired part or solution may never happen. This is when it is time to pay it forward to a friend or put it back on the market so someone else can complete their project. The timing of this decision to part with a saved project is sometimes interesting when a new friend just happens to collect this kind of doll and may have been looking for that part for many years. So I passed along my milliners model parts that have been in my closet for 20 years. My good friend Robin Wyatt collects these early dolls and would more than likely find a use for them. She may not have the proper head yet, but it is only a matter of time and synchronicity until it shows up.

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The Tender Years

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(The Small of It All.)

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w w w . t h e t e n d e ry e a r s . n e t 5” All bisque Orsini doll named ViVi. Brown glass eyes. Painted lashes. Orig. brunette mohair wig. Huge smile. Open closed mouth.

Wears her orig. dress with new pink ribbon. All bisque body. Makes you smile inside. A darling member of the Orsini girls. $ 2,400.

6” All original French mignonette. Wears very old gold bracelet put there in the factory. It is the only one I have seen in thirty years of doing dolls. Wears orig. old velvet and silk dress with silk bows on shoulders. Multi strap bootines.

Swivel neck. Peg strung. Orig. blonde mohair wig. A beautiful doll to own. $ 2,850.

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

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

a MARRIOTT HOTEL c (Formerly the Naperville Holiday Inn) 9” Rare size Kestner “ Wrestler” All bisque.

All orig. Brown glass eyes. OM with square cut teeth. Fabulous modeling. Orig. Kestner body.

Blush under brow. Peg strung. Blush on tummy, and breasts. Multi strap bootines. Orig. blonde mohair wig. Orig. Kestner plaster pate. $ 5,950

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9 am ~ 3 pm Admission $5 12 & Under Free

g DOOR PRIZES h g FREE APPRAISALS h g ONSITE RESTRINGING h Rare and hard to find 7” Kammer and Reinhardt 101 Peter. All orig. costume. Mint Condition. Wonderful modeling with full lips.

Jointed knees and elbows. Wears white wool sailor suit with navy trim. Orig. crocheted beret.

Leather shoes. Wonderful size to own $ 2,450.

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Rare 9” All bisque 369/23 character. Brown sleep eyes. Orig. DK. wig. Darling bare feet.

Perfect toddler body. Molded tonque and two molded lower teeth. Wears wonderful cotton dress. A TOTALLY PRECIOUS DOLL. $ 1,950.

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Ram’s Head House

by Donna Kaonis

photos Ann Meehan and Keith Kaonis

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oin me as we take a miniature journey through the “Ram’s Head House,” one of several one-of-a-kind antique dolls’ houses in the collection of Ann Meehan.

Ann has been collecting for forty-five years and has a lot to show for it! (Past articles on her collection can be found in August, October and December 2014 issues.)

Named for the beautiful bronze ram’s head on the center facade, it is an English house, built in the latter part of the 19th century, measuring 47 inches high by 50 inches wide and 22 inches deep. “I first saw this house in 1980 at the home of Carolyn Sunstein, a longtime miniature collector. I immediately fell in love with it,” said Ann. Indeed this might be my favorite house in Ann’s collection, the simulated stonework and brick are a thing of beauty. The roof is painted to resemble slate and the front door, carved in tiger maple with detailed grooving in the corners of the recessed panels, is magnificent.

Lucy Morgan purchased the house when the Sunstein Collection was sold at Noel Barrett auctions. Lucy kept the furnishings but sold the house to Ann. Furnishing the house was a challenge that Ann welcomed.

“It was a mix of various styles including some artisan furniture and the wallpapers were not all antique. At some point someone had painted the trim around the windows and the steps white. The paint was removed, revealing the original dark window color. The steps were stained and the risers were given the same stone treatment as the house.”

An English dolls’ house from the late 19th century, the Ram’s Head House is named for its singular motif on the center facade. Note the exceptional door carved from tiger’s eye maple.

The house opens from the front and is also accessible from the back, making for easy access.

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

The gold framed print was made

by George Baxter, renowned for his printing techniques.

The Ram’s Head house is divided into three sections, Ann’s favorite configuration, allowing for easy access in the front. There are four rooms and two center halls. The first interior project she tackled was the wallpaper. “I became good friends with a woman in Germany who had purchased a large collection of antique wallpaper. I was able to select small scale patterns that worked perfectly in the house.” At an auction she found the perfect antique swags that she matched to the colors in the wallpaper, resulting in a beautifully coordinated color scheme.

Fortunately, the back of the dolls’ house, like many English houses, has a piece of wood which can be removed to gain access to the back staircase and walls around it. It certainly made the job of replacing wallpaper much easier!

She offered her advice when it comes to re-papering.

Make a template of the wall you will be covering. Instead of wallpaper paste which can be wet and lumpy, use watered down Elmer’s glue and a paintbrush to coat the back of the wallpaper. Voila!

Downstairs the lower left sitting room boasts several interesting pieces. The chairs are similar in design to others in ebony Boulle, but these are grain painted with a star in the center back and trimmed in gold transfer work. In the back corner is an unusual plant stand whose horizontal surface is recessed to hold potted plants. The center back piece is another reminder of how miniatures mirror real life. At first Ann thought it was a fireplace, only to learn later that it is called a “trumeau,” a decorative piece made popular in homes of the wealthy during the reign of Napoleon. The trumeau would be placed in an important location where it could be seen, Not shy about boasting of their good fortune, adding to the prestige of the homeowner. Sitting the residents have installed a trumeau, a sign on the table in front of it is an ormolu lamp of wealth and privilege. with its distinctive pink ruffle top, an always The plant stand in the corner is recessed allowing desirable feature. The back corner cupboard for ease in watering without those messy spills.

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

is a delight with it graduated curved shelving. In front of it is a combination ormolu plant stand and fish bowl…what will they think of next? On the side wall is a print by George Baxter of London, (1804-1867) renowned for his quality and perfect registration. The piece de la resistance, the two woodbodied china dolls, seem to have planned their outfits, but in fact were purchased separately.

The room above is decorated with several pieces of ebony Boulle including a rare red leather chase lounge and an interesting rocking chair with detailed gold transfer work in the design of a serpent on the base. Other pieces include the sofa and chairs, a demilune table and mirror. Swantje Koehler, a noted miniaturist researcher, discovered that Boulle furniture was marked with a letter and two numbers. A number to the left of the letter indicates the size of the piece (there were six sizes of Boulle) and the number to the right indicates the production run. Not all the pieces have these markings on them.

Accessories, including many tiny objects made of antique ivory, can be found throughout the collection. I marveled at how the craftsmen were able to fashion such incredibly intricate objects out of such a hard material. “I have always loved the antique ivory accessories and the variety is amazing. It is not unusual to see ivory knobs on the furniture. Ivory looks especially lovely placed on the dark ebony Boulle furniture,” said Ann.

Ann’s collection of accessories was further enhanced with the purchase of a “lost” Japanese porcelain shop, a collection of 150 miniature tea and saki sets, rice bowls, jars, vases, serving platters, even a tiny 1.25 inch articulated ivory Doctor’s doll. The contents were acquired by the late Flora Gill Jacobs many years ago from an elderly women who owned them as early as 1909.

The dining room on the lower right features what Ann considers to be one of her rarest miniature items. Against the back wall is a sideboard she purchased in Stockholm. It is in mint condition with delicate curved pediments and finials.

A lovely ivory etagere with its extremely tiny and delicate tea service is a work of art.

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The fact that there is no kitchen is easily explained. The lady of the house detests cooking odors in her house so all the meals are brought in and enjoyed in this elegant dining room.

Bottom left: One of Ann’s rarest pieces of Boulle, this ornate sideboard was purchased in Sweden.

Below, having met Queen Charlotte and King Christian of Denmark and Norway, the inhabitants are proud to display their portraits.

The inside mirrors are set in at angles and mounted with Dresden trimming, the base is tin painted to look like marble and the curved legs are metal with scalloped feet.

Ann has a similar sideboard in the “Cushman House,” (October 2014) whose legs are wood rather than metal.

It was not unusual to make slight variations of the same piece. Among the decorative accents are a lithophane, a thin piece of porcelain with etched or molded artwork that can be seen when a light is shone through from the back. When electric lighting became widespread, the popularity of the lithophane diminished, another example of how dolls’ house items document our social history.

The rug is a rare combination of bead work and petit point needlework. Portraits on ivory of Queen Charlotte and King Christian of Denmark and Norway hang on the right side, adding a touch of nobility with their original oval beaded frames topped with gold crowns.

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Who would not want to rest in this gorgeous Boulle sleigh bed! On the other side of the room, note the unusual tall kerosene lamp.

Below, a close-up of this delightful clock with its rearing horse.

Below right, the upstairs center hall displays more precious ivory and Bristol glass. The amber glass chandelier has its smoke bell for preventing soot.

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

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Which is Which?

by Marina Tagger

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ot too long ago, a lively discussion took place among friends; how does one tell certain molds apart, when they are so closely linked to one another? The dolls warranting all of our attention were the joyous and beautiful Kestner molds 220 and 226. Out of such necessity and to answer exactly how does one tell the two apart, my compulsion for writing this article was born.

The J.D. Kestner & Co. is known for its fine quality, superb standards and unprecedented excellence in manufacturing of their dolls and other products. In order for us to begin our discussion of the molds 220 and 226, there needs to be a mention of this prolific company’s accomplishments. Therefore, a bit of a background on the J.D. Kestner & Co. is in order.

Johann Daniel Kestner Jr., was born on the 4th of September 1787. He was one of four children born to a master butcher and his wife. Since Johann was not the first born son, he was not required to follow in his father’s footsteps, and was granted the opportunity to pursue his own interests, which eventually led him to toy and doll manufacturing.

He began his entrepreneurial career by trading goods with Napoleon’s army, later branching out in a different direction, producing a variety of items. These items included arithmetic slates, blackboards, lady and young boy papiermâché doll heads, chemises, ladies clothing, multi-colored billfolds and notebooks, as well as silver, gold and onecolored reams of paper and rosettes for board work. J.D. Kestner was also known for his production of shirt buttons, all of which kept him in business. Since he needed a lathe for the turning of buttons, he began expanding his skill to include turned wooden jointed dolls.

With a rise in demand of such goods, Kestner went on to purchase a wood workshop followed by a factory in Waltershausen, Thuringia, Germany. This enabled him the opportunity to continue making paper mache dolls with turned wooden limbs and leather bodies, as well as doll furniture, medicines, paints, metals, figures of wood ‘painted or unfinished’, caricature figures, babies in swaddling clothes, and rocking horses with riders were part of his repertoire. These items contributed to twenty five percent of the stock. However, majority of the company’s profits still came from the button production.

J.D. Kestner initially employed local families in the Waltershausen region to work for him. Due to the extreme poverty of the region, more than one third of the populace were employed, earning him the sobriquet “King Kestner.”

Cottage industry was thriving, since home workers were readily available to work for minimal wages. Many of these workers were children as young as three or four years of age.

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heads from Muller and Co. of Ohrdruf. Wax over paper mache and dolls with poured wax limbs and hollow wax one-piece heads and torsos were also made. Following his death in 1858, his son took over the business, renaming the company Kestner & Cie. Around this time, Muller and Co. was purchased and beginning around 1860, they began to produce their own china head dolls.

With the advent of the Industrial Revolution, production of goods shifted from home and small workshops to factories, and the business steadily grew in numbers and demand. By this time, J.D. Kestner’s grandson was running the family business. Bisque-headed dolls were introduced to the general public, and are the ones which are recognized by the majority of collectors today, including the two molds that we will be discussing in this article. Worthy of note, Kestner Co. also produced dolls for Geo. Borgfeldt & Co., Catterfelder Puppenfabrik, and “Walkure” for Kley & Hahn, of Ohrdruf.

J.D. Kestner & Co. was also the first to produce Kewpie dolls based on the designs by Rose O’Neill after she visited the company in person and was impressed by what she saw.

The company began construction of a new factory building, bearing a crown symbol. In 1896, the crown became the Kestner trademark, “symbol of superiority”, and is seen on many of the dolls and other items today.

Kestner remained in operation until 1938, when it liquidated stock and closed its doors forever, giving the building over to a jewelry firm.

Now that we are familiar with the company’s history, let us move on to the molds in question...According to the records noted within the German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939, by the Ciesliks, the manufacture of the mold 220 occurred after 1910. Mold 220 was noted as “character baby open/ closed mouth”. This mold, more often than not, is found on a Kestner toddler type, slanted hip body. Although, on a rare occasion, I have seen one on a baby body. For some unknown reason, the mold number 226 is omitted in the write up, although it is clearly marked on the back of the baby’s head that this particular mold was indeed manufactured by the J.D. Kestner Co. Perhaps not much is known about this number.

Since there is some debate regarding the similarities and differences of the two molds and considering that the mold 220 is significantly more expensive than its counterpart, mold 226, we will now look at what sets the two apart.

Let us look at the frontal view of the two dolls. On the left side of the image, we see mold number 220, while on the right, mold number 226. As you can see, two clear differences that are evident in the images are the eye and the mouth treatment. Mold 220 has a more narrow cut to the eye sockets, and a slightly open mouth, giving this doll an older toddler appearance. The bridge of the nose, as well as the width are more defined and slightly narrow, once again, giving this

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

toddler more ‘age’ than its counterpart. The cheeks are also not as full, with the fullness traveling more toward the middle of the face, rather than just right under the eyes, where one sees many young toddlers exhibit their fullness.

Mold number 226 is perceived with a more of a surprised look. The eye sockets are wider and fuller, the mouth is more open, as if to babble some words. The nose is more stout and full, and so are the cheeks. One should also note the chin crease treatment under the lip. Mold 220 exhibits more of a gentle slope of the crease, leading into the chin area, and a very slightly pronounced dimple. Mold number 226 has a more defined chin crease, fuller chin and no

dimple, leading us to believe that mold 226 represents more of a younger child.

Now, let us look at the profile images of the two dolls.

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

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Mold number 226 exhibits a slightly smaller ear, as well as fuller facial features. The eyelid is more predominant, while the cheeks are full, with hardly any cheekbone definition, and the nose and the lips exhibit the full appearance of a younger toddler.

It is also interesting to note that mold number 220 presents itself on a fully jointed Kestner toddler body, and mold number 226, on a bent limb baby body, identifying the two siblings as older and younger.

Moving on to the back of the head. This is one of the crucial parts of identifying these two characters and telling them apart from one another.

Mold number 220 is clearly marked: made in Germany. 12 J.D.K. 220 15. The mold is very crisp, and it is clear that the

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numbers exhibited at the back of the head are indeed 2 2 0.

Mold number 226 is also clearly marked made in Germany J.D.K. 226. Z Because this doll also exhibits such a clear, first out of the mold appearance, one can see the numbers quite well.

However, even in this crisp example, if you take a closer look at the number “6”, it may appear as a zero to some, hence unfortunately creating a confusion of telling the two apart!

I have seen many mold numbers used by the Kestner Co., where the loop of the number “six” is quite large, and the tail disappears up into the air, making the “six” look more like a “zero”. If one is not careful, the tail on the six can be missed entirely, making the mold number 226 appear more like 220 upon examination. Unless one has a very good eyesight, or the mold is extremely crisp in appearance, it is imperative that caution is used when examining these dolls to ascertain their true nature. Since mold 220 sells in the thousands, and mold 226 in the hundreds, this is where a magnifier comes in handy. Even though both molds are equally as adorable and desirable in any collection, one does not want to confuse the two and make a costly mistake!

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

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Bibliography Cieslik, Jurgen & Marianne. German Doll Encyclopedia 1800-1939. Cumberland, Maryland: Hobby House Press, Inc. 1985 Cieslik, Jurgen & Marianne. German Doll Studies. Annapolis, Maryland: Gold Horse Publishing 1999.

Coleman, Dorothy S., Elizabeth A., and Evelyn J. The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls, Volume II. New York, N.Y.: Crown Publishers, Inc. 1986 Foulke, Jan. Kestner, King of Dollmakers. Grantsville, Maryland: Hobby House, Inc. 1998 Grafnitz, Christiane. German Papier-Mâché Dolls, 1760-1860. Germany: Verlag Puppen & Spielzeug. Gert Wohlfarth GmbH. 1994

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

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

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orn on October 21, 1901 Mary Hoyer began a family legacy that continues today. As a young girl, her older sister, Alice, taught her how to sew, knit, and crochet during a period of time when Mary was recovering from appendicitis. Later, when Alice opened a store that sold yarn and needlework goods, Mary worked for her and gained some valuable experience in designing and writing knitting instructions. Mary Hoyer made lovely crocheted items at different places of business like the Ber-mel Yarn Company, as well as designing for the Spool Cotton Company.

She was married to William Hoyer in 1926. Her husband, who had a business degree from Whorton School, suggested that they start their own business venture where they could market Mary Hoyer and her hard plastic dolls. (Courtesy of Mary Lynne Saunders) Mary’s knitted and crocheted clothing patterns. They formed the Juvenile 2,000 of these undressed 13-inch dolls Styles Publishing Company. Mary with sleep eyes were sold to the Hoyers produced five Juvenile Styles volumes

by Ideal. They were then sold with of Children’s Knit and Crochet Wear the pattern books that Mrs. Hoyer and nine companion booklets called created. According to Mary Hoyer’s “Mary’s Dollies.” She designed knitted granddaughter, to be totally original, and crocheted clothing for children and the composition dolls should be dressed adults from these patterns, and later in their knitted outfits of the era. In the became interested in designing clothes earlier years of the company Hoyer for dolls. dolls were always sold and advertised She borrowed a doll from a neighbor, as undressed; the only dolls that were designed a hat and coat for the doll, and sold dressed were speciality dolls that photographed it. Actually she designed Mary Hoyer designed for her fashion the hat and coat for fun and got so much shows. The Mary Hoyer doll has been fan mail from people who were knitting known as a forerunner to Barbie; it using her patterns that she decided to was a doll you could purchase and make more doll clothes. After the little later dress her with the outfits that you hat and coat pattern was published would choose. She encouraged children people started asking for additional to sew and knit their own outfits for patterns for doll clothes. She realized their dolls. that she wanted a doll with a slim figure In the latter part of the 1930’s Mrs. and began searching. She found a doll Hoyer persuaded Bernard Lipfert that met her specifications at the Ideal to design a doll especially for her Novelty and Toy Company. company. Lipfert designed many of In the 1930’s Mary Hoyer started Mary Hoyer and her daughter, Arlene, in 1930. the wonderful doll faces we all know using this unmarked composition doll (Courtesy of Mary Lynne Saunders) so well, such as Patsy, Shirley and with a twist waist from Ideal Novelty Ginny. Mr. Lipfert designed a 14-inch and Toy Company. Approximately

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

composition doll for the Hoyer Company with blue side-glancing painted eyes and a mohair wig. Mrs. Hoyer did not want the painted eyes, but at that time material was not available for sleep eyes. Later these dolls did have sleep eyes. According to Mary Hoyer the first 1000 of these dolls were unmarked. THE/MARY/HOYER/DOLL in raised letters was incised on the back of the remaining 5000 of these dolls.

By 1945 the Hoyer’s business had really grown. They opened a shop in Reading, Pennsylvania, and one in Ocean City, New Jersey. Mary Hoyer was especially fond of the New Jersey seashore. Dolls continued to be offered through mail order, and Mr. Hoyer was responsible for this part of the business. Advertising for the company was handled through McCalls Needlework and Crafts Magazine.

The composition doll was discontinued in 1946. Bernard Lipfert’s mold was then used to manufacture a 14-inch hard plastic Mary Hoyer doll. The first of these hard plastic dolls were marked with only a circle on the back. Then later they were marked ORIGINAL/Mary Hoyer/DOLL inscribed in the circle with raised letters. These 14inch hard plastic Mary Hoyer dolls are the ones that collectors seem to enjoy the most; they were also Mary Hoyer’s favorites.

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

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This 14-inch hard plastic Mary Hoyer bride doll wears a tagged Mary Hoyer gown featuring a bolero jacket with silver threads.

The dress is accented with the same lurex silver and a luscious ruffle of nylon at the hem. She carries the family Bible and a fresh flower bouquet. (Courtesy of Joanne Johnson)

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

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

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Approximately 72,000 of the hard plastic dolls were sold. There were numerous accessories for these dolls: gloves, handmade hats and shoes, snow boots, roller skates, ice skates, skis, school bags, evening bags, parasols, wardrobe trunks, and much more. As the Mary Hoyer doll increased in popularity so did her accessories. Mary Hoyer designed outfits for boy dolls also, using the same doll form. Lambs wool or mohair was used for the boys‘ wigs.

In the 1950’s you could buy beautiful ready to wear items from the Hoyer Doll Company. Mary Hoyer employed five or more seamstresses. These seamstresses did the work in their homes, but were full-time employees. She also employed a professional cutter. Mary Hoyer was very meticulous.

Her work was done with a lot of care and attention to detail. In her book “Mary Hoyer and Her Dolls” she states, “When the seamstresses received their work it was already cut and the trimmings to complete each garment were included. The clothing sold in both retail shops and through mail order carried the Mary Hoyer label on the completed garments.”

The Frisch Doll Company approached the Hoyers in the mid 1950’s about using some of their 18-inch hard plastic dolls. Mr. Hoyer bought 2,000 of these dolls and they were called “Gigi” dolls. Mrs. Hoyer was not enthusiastic about these 18-inch dolls

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

and only these 2,000 were made. However, they were dressed very fashionably and are prized by many collectors due to their rarity. There are some collectors today who collect Gigi dolls exclusively. Gigi dolls have the same marking on their backs as the 14-inch hard plastic Mary Hoyer dolls. Like the 14-inch Hoyer dolls, various outfits were made for Gigi ranging from elegant formal gowns to casual wear. The Gigi dolls have similar facial features to that of the Nancy Ann Style Show dolls made by Nancy Ann Abbott, which were also produced by the Frisch Doll Company. Another aspect Mary Hoyer dolls and the Nancy Ann Style Show dolls share is the costuming of the dolls is what makes them so desirable.

In 1960 the boardwalk Mary Hoyer Shop in Ocean City, New Jersey closed. When the hard plastic dolls could not be obtained anymore the Hoyers had the doll copied in vinyl and she was named Becky. Becky was unmarked and came with various hair styles.

In 1968 Mary’s only child, Arlene, transformed the Hoyer Doll Shop in Reading, Pennsylvania into a designer apparel shop for ladies. Arlene had been very supportive and previously played a big part in her mother’s doll business.

She had helped with the doll fashion shows that her mother had done for different organizations. One fashion show that Mrs. Hoyer presented was the “Miss America Pageant.” Mary Hoyer designed and attired fifty dolls representing each state, the District of Columbia, and also included a doll for Canada. As a part of another fashion show with three parts she designed dolls representing the planets which she called “Dollies From Out of this World,” a bridal party, and dolls from “Fairyland.” A special seamstress, Mrs. Grace Pehlman, executed Mary Hoyer’s design for these special dresses. Mary Hoyer wrote the script and composed the words and music that accompanied each show as well as designing all of the costumes for the dolls. Some of these special designs were

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

(Courtesy of Joanne Johnson)

eventually incorporated into her regular line of Mary Hoyer clothes for dolls.

With the closings of the two stores, Mary and her husband William retired in 1970 and moved to Sarasota, Florida in 1972. Mary, at this time, pursued yet another artistic venue of hers and she produced several oil paintings. The Hoyers spent winter months in Florida and returned to Reading for the summer. Several years after Mr. Hoyer’s passing Mary moved back to Reading.

Dr. Mary Lynne Saunders, Arlene’s daughter and Mary Hoyer’s granddaughter, had a very close relationship with her grandmother. Mary Lynne lovingly recalls staying with her “Nana and Gramps” on weekends and playing under the boardwalk during summers. When Mary Lynne was a child her grandmother wrote a children’s book for her which was published entitled “Doll With the Magic Wand.” Mary Hoyer passed away on June 24, 2003 at the age of 101.

Out of Mary Lynne’s affection for her grandmother and her appreciation of her dolls she started up the Mary Hoyer Doll Company again in 1990. The Mary Hoyer Doll Company is the only doll company in the United States that has been continuously operated by the same family. Mary Lynne wanted her grandmother involved with the new doll business, and they enjoyed engaging in this endeavor together. They decided to make seven dolls for the characters in the fairy tale that was written by Mary Hoyer for Mary Lynne during Mary Lynne’s childhood. Mary Lynne designed the dolls and her grandmother did the costume designing. These dolls were made of vinyl as are all her dolls now. Mary Lynne has been carrying on her grandmother’s work since the early 1990’s fashionably outfitting lovely dolls at her shop located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Featured in her shop is a display case that was made by her grandfather with the original Mary Hoyer logo from the Reading, Pennsylvania shop. Inside the Antique DOLL Collector

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

case are different Mary Hoyer dolls including some of the earliest vintage examples. Mary Lynne also has scheduled sewing classes and luncheons at her shop that collectors enjoy very much. Sometimes she has special sales where on occasion vintage Mary Hoyer fabric is offered.

The Mary Hoyer Doll Company produces a newsletter with the devoted assistance of Margi Hottensen and Barbara Mills, two avid collectors and friends of Mary Lynne. There is a Mary Hoyer collector site on Yahoo which you can join by invitation and all newsletters are available from this site. In addition many collectors enjoy a newsletter that can be obtained by subscription about the Hoyer dolls.

The name of this paper, which is distributed quarterly is T.H.E.L.M.A. and is provided by Thelma Bernard out of Las

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

(Courtesy Rosemary Leyland.)

Vegas, Nevada. It has been issued for the past 29 years and includes the older and newer Hoyer dolls, occasionally a pattern to sew, crochet, or knit, and sometimes Mary Hoyer doll collections. Interestingly, T.H.E.L.M.A. is an acronym for The Hoyer Enthusiastic Ladies Mail Association. Also, there are two sisters who have presently put together “A Mary Hoyer Fashion Show” with music featuring their beautifully costumed dolls in different settings. This lovely presentation, provided by Rosemary Leyland and Joanne Johnson can be viewed online and the site is called “The Russell Girls. net-A Mary Hoyer Fashion Show.” Included are descriptions of the various dolls‘ outfits. You will certainly enjoy these opportunities if you are an admirer of the classic Mary Hoyer dolls!

Resources and References: “Mary Hoyer and Her Dolls” by Mary Hoyer, Hobby House Press, Inc., 1982 The author would like to express appreciation to Mary Lynne Saunders, Joanne and Donald Johnson, Rosemary Leyland, Susan Piefer, and Sharon Lee for their invaluable help with this article.

These are the seven dolls that Mary Hoyer and her granddaughter designed from the characters in Hoyer’s children’s book.

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1. What a little gem! This beautiful amber-eyed petite bébé Brevete by Bru is preserved in remarkable condition. 12”, rare 3/0 size, original sturdy body with orig. label, finest quality bisque. Great outfit (right baby finger tip restored) $19,500 2. Rare and gorgeous baby 239 by Kestner in unusual large 22” size, original toddler body, wig and plaster pate, blue sleep eyes, great dimples. $4,250 3. Snow White and Seven Dwarfs by R. John Wright, mint in box Disney collection, one of the best examples of his work. $3,750 4a. All original and rare “Mascotte” by May Freres, 11”, blue p.w. eyes, c.

1890, $5,950 4b. Adorable 10” EJ #2, beautiful brown eyes, body and head perfect.

Choice outfit, $7,950 4c. Wonderful cabinet size “A Series Steiner” in ebony black, perfect body and head, orig. wig and pate, open mouth, stunning pink outfit, rare 10” size, $6,500 5a. Large brown bisque “American School Boy,” perfect bisque, brown leather body, smart antique boy’s outfit, shoes and socks, 20”, $1,950 5b. Sold 5c. 17” Outstanding om Jumeau, delicate cafe-au-lait complexion, original

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

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

by Susan Foreman n September of 2015 my doll club (California February of 1854 and hoped their response would Scenic Coast) sponsored a luncheon at be acceptable. He did indeed return in 1854… the UFDC Region 2S Conference. The this time with more ships (perhaps accounting title of the luncheon: “Dolls of Japanfor a positive response). Regardless of the Yesterday and Today…or Dad Went reason, he was met in a much friendlier to Korea and Sent Me This Japanese fashion. And soon trade negotiations Doll”. In conjunction with the were in the works. The Kanagawa luncheon Susan Heaton and I were treaty was signed March 31, 1854. Soon asked to provide a presentation thereafter treaties were signed with on Japanese dolls. While Susan various European countries. concentrated on the types of dolls, I According to the Smithsonian became interested on the influence Institute, following these treaty the Japanese dolls had on other negotiations Perry brought back, cultures…thus leading to this article. among other items, thirteen Japanese As I began to research this subject I ichimatsu dolls. They were jointed realized just how little I knew and how dolls, made entirely of clay, covered very much there was to learn. However with glowing white polished gofun.

I became quite enthused about the subject The dolls were an elegant gift from the when I learned about a most significant Shogun’s Commissioner. Apparently event that led to the western world’s only two dolls of the original thirteen have knowledge of Japan and its dolls. That event survived. These dolls are currently in a Commodore Matthew Perry happened in 1853 when Commodore Matthew Smithsonian storage complex. They are Perry sailed into Tokyo Bay (then called about 10” tall and are in poor condition, but Yedo Bay) to encourage Japan to open its borders to trade the gofun lacquer still remains. The dolls were noted as and friendship with the United States. Since 1638 Japan’s “naked dolls” in the Japanese records. borders had been closed to all Europeans and virtually cut Although 1854 marks the opening of the Japanese off from the rest of the world. For 214 years no Japanese borders, as early as 1851 a sampling of Japanese wares citizen could go abroad and no foreigner could enter…in were being shown at various international exhibitions. fact a law was in place which At London’s Great Exhibition decreed the death penalty for (famous for the Crystal Palace) any foreigner entering Japan.

London importing agents had Now, one of the things I love displays of Japanese screens, about research is when you can lacquerware, decorative arts discover a personal relationship and dolls…specifically the with the subject...in my case ichimatsu or jointed child doll.

Matthew Perry. Because you see The Japanese items met with Matthew Perry and I are both enthusiasm by both the public descendants of Thomas Hazard and the press. who came to America in 1634 The French were greatly and was one of the founders of influenced by these Japanese Newport RI. This really piqued ichimatsu dolls. This my interest in the subject of influence was seen at the 1855 Japan and its dolls.

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

Bisque Hip Steiner, circa 1875

Jules Nicolas Steiner was the next to introduce Japanese style dolls (think Gigoteur and the bisque hip models). The bisque hip Steiner from my collection well illustrates the influence of the Japanese child doll on Jules Steiner. The bisque sections are joined together by fabric. Amazing any survived as the bisque sections are exceptionally heavy leading to inevitable breakage as the fabric sections allow excessive motion, thus the bisque arms and legs can easily clang together. So as a collector of French bebes I truly have the Japanese to thank.

German dollmaker Charles Motschmann of Sonneberg was equally impressed with the Japanese childlike doll and introduced his version using cloth sections to join the limbs of the body thus making the doll pliable. Many of the heads found on early Motschmann dolls are the typical German papier mache type with bamboo teeth.

Now, my eye seems to instantly spot the Japanese doll influence. For example, I had never noticed just what the famous 1881 Thomas Nast Santa was holding in his left arm…an ichimatsu doll of all things. The French poster artist, Jules Cheret, depicted an ichimatsu doll in his 1889 Etrennes poster. And another famous French poster artist, Jean de Paleologue (he signed his works PAL) featured an Ichimatu doll in his Etrennes poster of 1900.

The next major Japanese doll influence occurred during World War I. Although dolls bearing the Nippon marking appeared as early as 1891, it was during the war years that we see the greatest number of Japanese produced dolls entering the U.S. market. Prior to the war Germany was the

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major supplier, but for obvious reasons this source dried up completely after 1915, thus the Japanese produced dolls were able to fill the void. It is interesting to note that WWI was also responsible for Madame Alexander getting into the doll industry. Her father owned the first doll hospital in the United States and when he could no longer get German dolls to sell, Beatrice (later Madame) with the help of her sisters began making cloth dolls at the kitchen table.

The Kewpie is an excellent example of how quickly doll production switched to Japan from Germany. The first Kewpies were all made in Germany. By 1913 bisque Kewpies were being produced by more than 20 German factories. George Borgfeldt was the sole licensee of the Kewpie doll. When WWI halted German production, George Borgfeldt turned to Japan.

These dolls still have a heart shaped sticker on the tummy and a round sticker on the bottom of the feet indicating that the doll was trademarked and patented.

These Kewpies can be considered a genuine trademarked Kewpie, although fraudulent copies began to appear later.

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was too Japanese and consequently beginning on September 1, 1921 all goods were to be marked “JAPAN”.

While many items were incised, often they were only marked with an ink stamp which over the years is washed away making it difficult to determine age and country of origin. Also, even during the Nippon era some items were marked Japan as well. An interesting note about country of origin marks…a city in Japan was named Usa and became a toy manufacturing area, marking their items “made in USA”.

The most common dolls that were made in Japan during the WWI era are those with a bisque head on composition or cloth body.

These dolls are often copies of the most popular German dolls. If the Germans made a certain type of doll then it’s likely the Japanese made a similar type. Note the amazing similarity between the German Heubach Koppelsdorf doll and the Japanese produced doll by Morimura Brothers in the following photo. The quality of the Japanese copies, however, varied tremendously.

While there were many Japanese manufacturers of dolls the name you see most often is that of Morimura Brothers (you may know them better because of the name of their porcelain division “Noritake”). They were only in the doll business for a few short years (1915 to 1921) but their output of all types of dolls was enormous.

The second type of doll most often found is the all bisque type (this includes the immobile figural type).

The Aviator and The Medic are excellent examples

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

of the “figural� all bisque. They date from 1917 and would have originally had an ink stamp on the bottom indicating NIPPON. The Medic is of particular interest to me in that he is nearly identical to a Charles Twelvetrees postcard created at the same time period.

With the war over, European doll and toymakers back in business, the growing U.S. manufacturing of composition dolls, and the abundance of unsold dolls already shipped to the U.S. from Japan, the Japanese doll manufacturers had no choice but to cease production, with many, such as Morimura Brothers getting out of the doll business entirely. At about

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

this same time there was an anti-Japanese movement forming in the United States with one senator encouraging Americans not to purchase articles from Japan which are “made under the cheapest labor conditions”.

The Immigration Act of 1924 prohibited East Asians from immigrating to the U.S. In an effort to ease these cultural tensions that were growing in the 1920s, Sidney Gulick, an American missionary that had spent time in Japan, initiated an exchange of dolls between children. He formed a group called the Committee on World Friendship Among Children. In 1927 the group’s first project was to send 12,739 “friendship dolls”, also known as American blueeyed dolls, to Japan.

While I had read articles about these friendship dolls, I never truly grasped just what a big deal it was, until I found a little book entitled Dolls of Friendship, copyrighted 1929 by Sidney Gulick, the originator of the idea. This book relates firsthand how amazing this entire project was. The book conveys the enthusiasm with which hundreds of thousands of people celebrated this exchange of friendship between two countries through dolls.

The Committee sent word out to the children of every state in the union encouraging their participation in providing a “doll messenger of friendship”. Each “blueeyed” doll came with her own passport with her American name on it, along with the name of her American donor.

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Please love me forever.” The dolls arrived in time for the annual Japanese doll festival on March 3.

The Japanese, in turn, reciprocated. The best doll makers in Japan were commissioned to produce fifty-eight “Ambassadors of Goodwill” dolls representing fifty-eight cities or regions in Japan. 2,610,000 Japanese school girls donated 1 sen (1/2 cent) each to help fund the project. Each doll was approximately 32” tall and dressed in beautiful silk kimonos and included unique accessories. Following numerous farewell receptions in Japan the dolls set sail for the U.S on November 4, 1927. The dolls went on tour throughout the United States, eventually being placed on permanent display in various libraries and museums.

The word peace was constantly used during the 1920s when describing this amazing doll venture. To quote the American Ambassador to Japan, Charles MacVeagh upon speaking at one of the receptions, “I am sure that today will go down in the annals of history as one which has greatly helped to forge the chain of complete understanding and friendship between America and Japan, which, by the grace of God, shall never be broken”.

Sadly, just fourteen years later we were at war once again, this time with Japan. During this period many of the Japanese friendship dolls here in the U.S. were sold, stored away, or lost. In recent years, through the efforts of a dedicated few individuals the majority of the dolls have been located.

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In Japan during World War II an order was issued for the destruction in “public executions” of all the Goodwill dolls from America. It was not until the 1970s that it was found that some of the dolls did indeed survive. In 1973 a Japanese teacher, upon reading that one of the American dolls was still treasured by a school about 150 miles from Tokyo, began a quest to find more such dolls and was able to locate thirty-three surviving dolls. In August 1978, in celebration of the 33rd anniversary of the end of the war, a special display was assembled of these surviving dolls, including their passports. Under joint flags of the United States and Japan these dolls were once again greeted with enthusiasm. While the University of Nebraska, home of the Japanese Friendship Doll Miss Mie, located nine surviving “blue eyed” dolls in the Mie Prefecture and displayed them with Miss Mie in 2009.

This brings us up to the years following World War II when you will find dolls marked “Made in Occupied Japan”. This makes dating easy as this mark appears from 1947 to 1952 during the time of the American occupation of Japan. This darling little all bisque is incised made in Occupied Japan and wears her original crotched dress.

While the “Mickey” impersonator has a paper label.

As I mentioned in my opening comments, I really had never given much thought to dolls marked Japan, Nippon, Occupied Japan until now. But by the time that Susan and I completed our research I became quite fascinated with the subject and realized, like anything we collect, there are so many different types of dolls within the category. I found

“Made in Occupied Japan” 1947-1952

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his 2015 UFDC special exhibit, organized by Carol Corson, Nancy Smith and Tore Scelso, was nothing short of spectacular. Cloth dolls are typically a child’s first plaything, being soft and comforting and able to withstand accidental mishaps. Mothers would often fashion a cloth doll made of scraps of material but some went much farther. Women of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, typically being proficient at sewing, realized that by making sophisticated cloth dolls at home they could earn money for charitable endeavors. Other entrepreneurial women discovered they could contribute to their families’ well-being by selling dolls for personal profit.

The definition of cottage industry is a business or manufacturing activity carried on in a person’s home, as opposed to factory work. Some of these enterprises became quite large with a not insignificant number of dolls being made, those by Martha Chase are an example. I always wondered about the Sheppard Babies, also known as Philadelphia Babies, sold in the department store of the same name. Speaking to Carol Corson I learned that the store had a group of women who did needlework for them and dressed the dolls, perhaps making them as well. There is no evidence that they were factory made.

In this exhibit there were often numerous examples of dolls in the same category, so we elected to show a selection. In order to appreciate the sheer magnitude of the exhibit, you had to be there!

Donna Kaonis

Linen Head Dolls, c. 1850’s

Below readers will find the informative handout by Carol Corson that was distributed at the exhibit.

There are several classifications of how cloth dolls are manufactured. Originally dolls were homemade. Some were crude representations of human and animal forms.

There are numerous examples of homemade dolls that are of high artistic quality. Homemade and artist dolls are made for the pleasure of the artist and those for whom the dolls have been made.

A second category consists of dolls made by people, often as part of a small group, in order to make money for the makers’ life needs or to finance a charity. These dolls were produced through cottage industry.

A third category is dolls that are part of a factory mass production. The majority of American dolls produced today, in different materials, belong in this third category.

The lines between these categories are not always clear and what to one researcher is “cottage industry” may belong in the homemade artist classification according to another.

A few doll makers started as art doll makers, moved into cottage industry production and even occasionally commercial factory production.

This article and its accompanying exhibit are about American cloth dolls produced by women using “cottage industry”. Cloth doll making was a natural development for 19th century American women, as women were trained from early childhood in needlework. At the same time many women found themselves living without husbands who could provide for them. In 1832, in Philadelphia, the Ladies Repository was founded to help women “of good character” who had come on hard times to sell their needlework and support themselves without the embarrassment of other people knowing about their need. This movement spread all over America in its renamed form, The Women’s Exchange.

Because anonymity was guaranteed to the women it is very difficult to find the names of the individual artists involved.

However, most cottage industry was not sold through the Ladies Repository and we are able to identify the makers.

Our first two examples of Pressed Cloth are sometimes referred to as “Linen head” dolls. Their hairstyles appear to be earlier than those heads made by Hawkins at the end of the 1860s or Weigand in the late 1870s. They are rare, appear to date around the 1850s, and most have been located in New England. We don’t yet know who made them, but they appear to involve at least two different makers. The first doll has a distinctive wire rim at the bottom of the shoulder head. The doll next to her, which seems to have been molded on a Sophia Smith style china head, has no wire rim, a smooth surface and a line of loose hair painted in front of her molded hair. Both makers painted eyes and also produced dolls with dark glass eyes.

We placed the dolls here in hopes that showing them will bring to light more information about them.

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

Izannah Walker produced dolls from the late 1840s through the 1870s in Rhode Island. For years the date of her patent, 1873, confused researchers as patent applications are to be filed within two years of the beginning of production. However, Izannah’s patent is for an improvement in the manufacture rather than for the original design. Examples here date from circa 1848 through the 1870s. These dolls seem to have been cherished by their original children. Although their paint is worn, many are well dressed and some even retain their original child given names. Izannah Walker dolls were made by Izannah and her sisters in their home. Dolls have been found in sizes ranging from 13” to 29”.

Roxanna Elizabeth Cole made her cloth dolls in Conway, Arkansas. Some researchers have placed her first dolls as early as the late 1860s, but most believe they started in the 70s or even later. The dolls are made of muslin, have needle sculpted chins and dimples and a small amount of padding

under the muslin skin to give the suggestion of a nose. The facial features are delicately drawn with the fully colored blue or brown eyes standing out. A few have human hair but most have the hair drawn on the head. Roxanna Cole was helped by her daughter in law, Molly Hunt Cole, who continued to make the dolls after Roxanna died in 1907.

The Moravian dolls were made by the Ladies Sewing Society of the Moravian Church Guild in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania beginning in 1872 to raise money for the church’s work. They were named Polly Heckewelder after the daughter of an early Moravian missionary. The dolls are 16 – 18” tall, have flat faces with painted features and hair. They usually wear pink and white or blue and white gingham dresses with sheer white pinafores and two bonnets, one with lace and an outer crocheted one.

They have white stockings and black shoes. Although the original Moravian Church Guild stopped making the dolls, which are entirely hand made with very fine stitches, the

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

The earliest Moravian Dolls date to 1872.

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Moravian Ladies’ Sewing Society continues to make dolls, using machine stitching for the body parts which are stuffed and hand sewn together. A tiny, 4-1/2” to 5” doll was also made by church members. She is dressed in 18th century dress with colored ribbons to indicate her status in life: married, single, child, or widowed. She is named Benigna.

Presbyterian dolls were made as a fundraiser, starting in 1885 by members of the First Presbyterian Church of Bucyrus, Ohio. They have a distinctly wide flat face with a wedge shaped piece between the front and back of the head. Their features and hair are painted. They also have characteristically large The earliest Presbyterian Dolls date to 1885. eyes. The legs are of black cloth, Exposition, a World Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. representing stockings. The vast majority of them have They gained a Diploma of Merit as well as a popularity mitten shaped hands. A few of the earliest examples have that caused them to be sold by Marshall Fields and other been found with fingers indicated by stitching. The dolls top department and toyshops in New York City. They also are about 17” tall. The dolls were made again in 1956 by the gained their name of Columbian dolls. In the 1890s a Miss church. Although they used the early pattern these dolls use Columbia, and her double traveled around the world to modern fabric and much heavier paint. raise money for children’s charities. The double was sent in Martha Wellington of Brookline, Massachusetts obtained case something happened to Miss Columbia. She returned a patent in 1883, for the manufacture of a chubby baby or with many small souvenirs from the different countries she toddler doll with a metal frame which supported the face had visited. Today both Miss Columbia and her double are of the stockinet doll. The head, arms and lower legs were in the Wenham Museum in Wenham, Massachusetts. The oil painted. Clever placement of cotton batting accented the chubby face and body features and their hands have curled fingers with applied thumbs. They are about 24” tall.

The Columbian Doll was made by Emma Adams and her sister, Marietta, in Oswego, New York, starting in 1891. They are examples of dolls made to raise money to support the makers. The doll has a flat muslin face. The face, hair, and limbs were oil painted. Originally, Emma painted all the faces. Her dolls have distinctive rose bud mouths with higher peaks to the upper lip and a deeper lower lip. The dolls were displayed at he Columbian

Dolls by Martha Wellington, patented in 1883.

Columbian Dolls, first made in 1891.

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

demand for the dolls caused the Adams sisters to hire local women to help them turn out the dolls. Emma Adams died in 1900. Dolls painted by Marietta, or one of the local artists continued to be made until 1910. The lips on these dolls are a little wider and not as full as those painted by Emma.

Columbian dolls were made in 15”, 19”, 23”and 29” sizes.

Martha Jenks Chase is said to have had an Izannah Walker doll as a child and based her design on a more up to date version of the Walker dolls. She made her first dolls in 1889. Wife of a doctor, and mother of seven, she wanted children to have a clean, cloth doll that wouldn’t break when a child dropped it or fell on it. Like Izannah she used a mold to press the features into the dolls’ heads. Her molds were often taken from the heads of bisque or china dolls. She started making baby and child play dolls, ranging in size from 12 to 28”, originally for neighbors and local families. A tiny 8” to 9” baby doll is seldom found. Although she was apparently in no financial need, her business expanded when stores became aware of the quality and local popularity of her dolls and orders for them became more frequent. Too large for production to be continued in her house, the “Doll House” was built on the property and 50

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Martha hired a number of local women to make the dolls with her. The dolls were made of stockinet. Body parts were dipped in enamel paint and hung to dry. Facial features and hair were painted by hand. The hair shows brush strokes and modeling with an impasto technique. Chase dolls have well modeled hands with slightly curled fingers. Most other oil painted cloth dolls lack this detail. The doll’s paint was protected by varnish and the doll was washable. In time she expanded her line to contain characters from literature, like those of Dickens and the Alice In Wonderland set.

She even made dolls with more elaborately styled hair, first modeled in cloth and then painted. In 1910, Martha Chase began the manufacture of dolls for training nurses.

These were life size babies, children and adults with water proof openings which allowed hospital workers to practice taking temperatures, giving shots, bathing patients, and other procedures. Some of the hospital babies’ heads were modeled on the larger Bonnie Babe bisque head. Martha Chase died in 1925, but the Chase doll continued to be made in the Doll House headed by her daughter, Anna, until she died in 1947. The company continued to be run by family members until 1981. Later dolls were made of vinyl cloth.

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

Beecher Babies or Missionary Babies were first made

by Julia Jones Beecher of Elmira, New York for her niece and other family members and friends. From 1893 to 1910 the dolls were made by Julia and members of the Park Congregational Church of Elmira to raise money for foreign and home missions. The dolls were made from donated pink silk or cotton underwear, needle sculpted with features painted with oil paint. Hair was made of loops of yellow yarn. The dolls ranged in size from 16” to 23”.

The Lancaster Rag Doll appears to date from the 1890s.

There is a note with one of them saying it was purchased from the Ladies Repository which was founded to allow “women of good character, who had come upon hard times” to make a living from their needlework skills. The dolls gained their name because most have been found in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area. There is some thought that they were made by family members of Lancaster artist Charles Demuth, whose mother was known for her fine needlework. However, the Demuth Foundation has not heard of them. The dolls have molded stockinet heads painted black, on dark brown cotton bodies. The bodies are stuffed partially with cotton and either sawdust or bran.

The body cloth is often quite frail.

Most of the dolls are about 18” tall.

One has been found that is only 11 inches tall and clearly represents a young child. The dolls are often well dressed in “Sunday go to Meeting clothes” with shoes and stockings.

Abby Cady Doll, 1890-1930

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

Abby Cady is a 25” doll made by the ladies of the sewing guild of Christ Church of Indianapolis, Indiana, from about 1890 – 1930. She was made as a fundraiser and named after a very respected church member who had headed the guild for 25 years. The doll has a flat face with oil painted features. Her jaw and chin line are painted as well. She has mitten hands with the fingers indicated by stitching.

She is dressed as a child with a prairie bonnet, dress and apron. Her black silk stockings are sewn on and her black kid shoes were made from leather gloves donated by church members.

See part II of this exhibit in our next issue.

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2015 UFDC Special Exhibits

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mong the many avenues of learning at the national UFDC conventions are the special exhibits.

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

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mall Dolls, Big Dreams,” was a study of 8-inch and under dolls made from a wide variety of materials. Always popular with collectors, they ranged from early 19th century peg woodens to 1940’s German BAPS dolls. Nancy Moore and the Wichita Antique Doll Study Club were responsible for the exhibit.

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Ram’s Head continued from page 29

In the back of the downstairs hallway we see a velvet settee with the original pillows still tied down.

Ann was thrilled to acquire this Boulle umbrella stand.

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Hand carved interconnecting doors lead to the center hallways. The upstairs hall displays an exquisite collection of ivory and Bristol glass.

Hanging is a lovely amber glass chandelier with a smoke bell, a device used in the early 19th century to prevent soot from blackening the ceiling when burning kerosene or other liquid fuels. Downstairs in the lower hallway is a lovely velvet settee with the original pillows still tied down!

While visiting the Mildred Mahoney Museum in Ontario, Canada, Ann saw a rare piece of Boulle, a sunburst umbrella stand. After obtaining a photo of this rare piece, she attended the Gaithersburg doll show and that very same piece was offered to her… serendipity! It had been deaccessioned from the museum!

Careful restoration to bring a dolls’ house back to its original appearance, like a doll that has been incorrectly dressed for the period, is the proper way to preserve our priceless treasures.

The Ram’s Head House has never been more beautiful than it is today.

Gaithersburg Dec. 5 & 6 Celebrates its 170th Doll Show

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Deborah Varner, Greenwood Village, CO

Rick Saxman, Valley Forge, PA

Becky and Andy Ourant, The Village Doll Shop, Adamstown, PA

Virgina Aris, Pennington, NJ

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Marion Maus, Ellicott City, MD

Tore Scelso, Saratoga, NY

Margaret Kincaid, Baltimore, MD.

Samy Odin, La Musée de la Poupée, Paris

Roxanne Morison, Ft. Washington, PA

Valerie Fogel, North Bend, WA

Billye Harris, Ashley’s Dolls, Whitsett, NC

Dorian Fernandez, Gaithersburg, MD

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Ongoing 8/1‑1/3/16. Kansas City, MO. Messengers of Goodwill/The 1927 Japanese Friendship Doll Exchange. Toy & Miniature Museum. 816‑235‑8000.

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

Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. www.swmb.museum.

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

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3 Anaheim, CA. Dolls, Bears & Jewelry Doll Sale. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. 831‑438‑5349. DollFestival@aol.com.

3 Princeton Junction, NJ. Luncheon. Delaware Valley Doll Club of New Jersey. Joan Riegel 215‑493‑5712.

7‑8 Newark, OH. Antique to Modern Doll Auction. McMasters Harris Doll Auctions. Mark Harris. 800‑842‑3526. mark@mcmastersharris.com 9‑10 Newport Beach, CA. Doll Auctions. The Fairmont Hotel.

Theriault’s. 800‑638‑0422. info@theriaults.com or theriaults.com.

10 Hauppauge, NY. Doll Show. UPSKY Long Island Hotel. Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club. Mary. 631‑981‑9332. Helen. 631‑281‑3799.

15‑16 Naples, FL. Doll Show. New Hope Event Center. Naples Doll Club.

Wendy Mitchell. 239‑530‑0010. Myrna Eby. Mydolls_2@yahoo.com 16 Panama City, FL. Doll Show. Holiday Inn Select. Rose Marie’s Dolls. Rose Marie. 850‑532‑9797.

16‑17 San Diego, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Al Bahr Shriners Center.

Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. info@crossroadsshows.com.

29‑30 Bradenton, FL. Toy & Doll Show. Peridia Gold & Country Club.

Philip Leber. 941‑343‑3908.

29‑31 Sarasota, FL. Doll & Bear Convention Show. The DEVYN Event Ctr. Jesse Kohler. 352‑527‑6666.

30 Chandler, AZ. Dolls, Bears & Miniatures Show. First Church of the Nazarene. Dolls & Friends Doll Club. Cheryl Fox. 602‑550‑9933.

30 Glendale, CA. Doll & Toy Show. Glendale Civic Auditorium.

Verdugo Hills Doll Club. Janet Hollingsworth. 626‑441‑3330. jhollwth@pacbell.net.

30 Palm Springs, FL. Doll Show. St. Luke’s Catholic Church.

Gold Coast Doll Study & Sunshine Doll Clubs of Florida.

Karen or Peggy. 561‑741‑1059.

30 Portland, OR. Doll & Teddy Bear Event. Monarch Hotel in Clackamas. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. info@crossroadsshows.com 31 Miami, FL. Toy, Doll & Collectibles Show. Airport Ramada Inn. Steve Fuller. 305‑446‑4488.

31 Naperville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Marriott Hotel.

Karla Moreland. 815‑356‑6125. kmorela@ais.net. www.napervilledollshow.com.

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The Doll Works

February 2016 5‑7 Des Moines, IA. Antique Show.

Iowa State Fairgrounds. Kimberly Schilling. Melting Pot Productions, Inc. 712‑326‑9964. Kim.spectacular@gmail. com www.AntiqueSpectacular.com.

6 Leesburg, FL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Leesburg Community Ctr. Orange Blossom & Hills & Lakes Doll Collectors. Janelle Sundeen.

352‑728‑1832.

6 Port Angeles, WA. Doll Show.

Vern Burton Center. Just Dolls of Washington. Dori Beachler.

360‑683‑1006.

6‑7 San Diego, CA. Miniature Show.

Al Bahr Shriner’s Ctr. San Diego Miniature Crafters.

6 Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction.

Sweetbriar. Dorothy Hunt.

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13 Fort Myers, FL. Doll Show. Araba Temple. The Cape Coral Doll Guild and Fort Myers Doll Club. Marilia.

239‑540‑8628. Sharon. 239‑267‑1483. magicofdolls@gmail.com.

13 New Braunfels, TX. Doll Show. New Braunfels Civic Ctr. Dorothy Meredith.

830‑606‑5868. dmeredith@dolldr.com.

19‑20 Germany. Steiff & Christmas‑Decoration Auction.

Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GmbH. Gotz Seidel. 0049(0)6203‑13014 mail@ spielzeugauktion.de. www.spielzeugauktion.de.

20 Largo, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Minnreg Building. St. Petersburg Doll Club.

Ilene Delk. 727‑347‑7556.

21 Tampa, FL. Teddy Bear Show. Crowne Plaza Westshore. Bright Star Teddy Bear Shows. Valerie Rogers. 502‑423‑7827.

26‑27 Charleston, SC. Rose Percy Event.

Francis Marion Hotel. Deborah Jenkines. 706‑459‑4856. djenkines@aol.com.

27 Pensacola, FL. Doll & Toy Show. The Wright Place First Methodist Church.

The Pensacola Doll Study Club. Jan Taghon. 850‑748‑3673. Hazel Spencer.

850‑944‑2183.

27 Punta Gorda, FL. Doll & Bear Show.

Charlotte Harbor Events & Conference Ctr. Pt. Charlotte Doll Club.

Merle Romer. 941‑286‑1446.

27 Richmond, VA. Doll Show. Richmond Raceway Complex. Capital Doll Club.

Jackie Price. 804‑275‑0091.

28 Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show.

Strongsville Holiday Inn. Gail Lemmon.

440‑396‑5386.

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

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1920’s Dollhouse Lady

106 W. Main St., Carlisle, KY 40311 859‑289‑3344 Open by appointment only from Dec. 12 to April 1, 2016 Visit us at www.kydollandtoymuseum.com Like us on Facebook at ky doll and toy museum

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

www.TheDollWorks.net Verdugo Hills Doll Club Presents

The Charms of Yesteryear A DOLL & TOY SALE

Saturday January 30, 2016 10am-3pm Admission $5

Glendale Civic Auditorium 1401 N. Verdugo Road Glendale, CA Pink Books listing 2016 doll shows, free at this show.

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

Doll Show and Sale Saturday, February 13, 2016 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

It will be held at the ARABA TEMPLE, 2010 Hanson St., Fort Myers, Florida

For the serious collector as well as the casual observer this is a “must see” show for 2016.

Admission is $4 for adults, children 10 and under are free.

This Doll Show and Sale is your source for both the needs of the collector and the doll artist. Sales tables will feature antique to modern dolls and toys, doll clothing, furniture, supplies, lace, ribbon and fabric.

Contacts: Marilia (239)540-8628 or Sharon (239)267-1483 email: magicofdolls@gmail.com Antique DOLL Collector

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Sara Bernstein’s Dolls

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

Phone 302‑475‑5374 Email: RSteele855@aol.com Visit my website: www.ReginaSteele.com ANTIQUE DOLLS – French and German Bisque, All Bisque, Chinas, Limited Ed. Doll Plates. SASE. Ann Lloyd, 5632 S. Deer Run Road, Doylestown, PA 18902.

215‑794‑8164. Email: alloyddolls@gmail.com RubyLane.com/shops/anntiquedolls Member NADDA, UFDC

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

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Sherman’s Antiques

Black and White Photo Ads we can convert your color ads to black and white 1/12 page ( 2 1/2” h x 2 3/8” w) $40 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $50 Full Color Photo Ads 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $125 Please include payment with your ad. Larger ads are considered display ads — call us for information. 1‑888‑800‑2588.

Antique Doll Collector, P.O. Box 239, Northport, NY 11768 Classified ads due no later than the first day of the preceding month of publication. Example: May 1 for the June issue.

& Doll Hospital

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

Email: Jerry@Shermansantiques.net Website: www.shermansantiques.net Member of UFDC and Doll Doctors Association of America

Honey & Shars’ On the web at:

HoneyandShars.com and rubylane.com/shop/honeyandshars New dolls added weekly

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Member of UFDC & NADDA

Sharon & Ed KoLiBaBa

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

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4‑6 Rock Island, IL. Antique Spectacular.

QCCA Expo Center. Kimberly Schilling.

Melting Pot Productions. 712‑326‑9964. kim@antiquespectacular.com.

4‑6 Sacramento, CA. Multi‑Day Doll Event. Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront. Independent Spirits Doll Club. Bay Area Doll Club. Anne Lien.

415‑342‑8655.

5 Asheville, NC. Doll Show. WNC Agricultural Center. www.

AshevilleDollShow.com.

5 Ft. Worth, TX. Doll & Toy Show. Riley Center at Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary. Kyle. 405‑810‑1010.

5 Melbourne, FL. Doll Show. The Heritage Isle Clubhouse. Florida Space Coast Doll Club. Kathy Gauler.

321‑537‑9316.

6 Tucson, AZ. Toy & Doll Show. Tucson Expo Center. Tucson Miniature Automobile Club. Tom Russell.

520‑323‑1848.

12 Columbia, SC. Model Train Show.

National Guard Armory. South Carolina Trade Shows. Todd Pletcher.

843‑307‑8674.

12 El Paso, TX. Doll Show. Best Western Plus. Sun Country Doll Folks of El Paso.

Janna Daniels. 915‑637‑3438.

12 Lakeland, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Lake Mirror Center. Tropical Doll Study Club. Suzanne Watkins. 863‑676‑8886.

Diane Milla. 863‑644‑1144.

12‑13 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Bear Show.

Puyallup Fairgrounds. Dorothy Drake.

775‑348‑7713.

12 Santa Barbara, CA. Doll Show. Earl Warren Show Grounds. Bonnie Dunlap.

805‑733‑1261.

13 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sherri’s Doll Show featuring Barbie Dolls. Sherri Gore. 310‑386‑4211.

13 Fort Myers, FL. Doll Show. Araba Temple. Cape Coral Doll Guild & Fort Myers Doll Club. Marilia. 239‑540‑8628.

Sharon. 239‑267‑1483. magicofdolls@ gmail.com.

13 Lansing, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Ctr. Sandy Johnson Barts.

269‑599‑1511.

13 Maquoketa, IA. Doll, Toy & Bear Show.

Jackson County Fairgrounds. Eastern Iowa Doll Shows. Sherryl Newton.

319‑610‑3534.

17‑19 Houston, TX. Doll Convention.

Marriott Hotel. Bay Area Doll Club of Texas. www.BayAreaDollClub.com.

Becca Hisle. 281‑614‑0077. Beccah6@ verizon.net.

18‑20 Cedar Falls, IA. Antiques & Collectibles Show. UNI‑Dome. Kimberly Schiling.

Melting Pot Productions. 712‑326‑9964. kim@antiquespectacular.com.

18 Golden, CO. Doll Show. Jeffco Fairgrounds. Table Mtn. Treasures.

303‑985‑2770.

19 Galesburg, IL. Doll & Toy Show.

Sandburg Mall. West Central Illinois Doll Club. Jane Easterly. 309‑299‑0486.

Jane_easterly@hotmail.com.

19 Glendale, CA. Doll Show. Glendale Civic Auditorium. Jewel City Doll Club.

Dene Alcott. 818‑248‑4862.

19 Madison, WI. Doll Show. Alliant Energy Center. Madison Area Doll Club. Vicki. 608‑279‑5298. dollcoll@ charter.net. Carol. 608‑212‑9832.

Caroljones6@yahoo.com.

19 Timonium, MD. Teddy Bear Show.

Holiday Inn Hotel. Donna Nielsen.

585‑229‑4453.

19 Venice, FL. Doll Show. Woodmere Park. Venice Doll Club. Mary Falcone.

941‑312‑4562.

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1. JDK #220 toddler character, 24”, dewy flawless antique German bisque, blue glass sl. eyes, om w/ teeth. $6,500 2. Unis France 60 Antique French Bisque Doll 11-3/4”. Head incised: Unis France 71 149 60 11/0. Original cotton costume. $250 3. 10” Armand Marseille #241 Googly Toddler. Germany c. 1915.

5-piece compo/carton body w/ precious chubby tummy. $3000 4. Antique Door of Hope mission aged woman doll. 10-1/2 inches tall. Painted hair with carved chignon and painted comb. Very defined, carved lines of the face. Original head cover. $450 5. Bernard Ravca Doll France, c. 1939. Original paper tag with Made in France. His name is Galoise. Original wood walking stick. Made in France label on back of costume. Acquired from the estate of 100+ year old collector. $125

6. 11” Gebruder Heubach #7763 Coquette. Antique lace dress and slip, antique shoes. Darling girl!! $895 7. 23” Cuno & Otto Dressel German bisque doll with flapper style body. Working glass sleep eyes with lashes. O/M with teeth.

Compo. body with long, slender legs. Antique slip, panties, socks, shoes, replaced nice mohair wig. $795 8. Adorable Madam Hendren 19”. Composition head and limbs with a cloth torso. C. 1920/30’s. Working sleep eyes and an OM with two lower teeth. Fabulous antique costume. Non-working crier. $395 9. 12” Armand Marseille #253 Googly. Chubby toddler 5-piece compo. body. Antique cotton 2 piece factory-made dress, antique underwear, vintage cotton knit socks and shoes, antique wig and cardboard pate, antique matching bonnet. $2900

10. Outstanding Kestner with sweet face, 8”. Five strap painted and molded boots. Original costume with glass beads, metal sequins and chains. $850 11. Antique German China Head Doll, 13”, c. 1800’s. No markings. Bisque lower arms and china lower leg, one missing.

Shoe has flat bottom. Wearing a vintage silk and lace costume, antique lace trimmed petticoat and pantaloons. $195 12. Lovely antique French bisque fashion doll by Francois Gaultier, Poupee Peau in size 6 (22”). PW eyes. Pierced ears.

Kid leather body with wired fingers. Original cork pate and mohair wig. Lavishly dressed in a replaced couturier-sewn gown made of antique silk and laces w/ antique petticoat, camisole, pantaloons. Replaced boots and socks. $4500

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

Web: AshleysDolls.com • E-mail: AshleysDolls@gmail.com • Generous Layaways Member UFDC and NADDA

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

“The Carabet Collection” Catalog available for $75.

“Forever Young” Catalog available for $59.

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

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

Every Theriault’s auction brims with new discoveries for your collection. So why not join in on the bidding fun? It’s easy and fun. Choose your favorite way to bid.

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