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Antique DOLL Collector February 2010 Vol. 13, No. 1

February 2010 Vol. 13, No. 1 $595 / $695 Canada www.antiquedollcollector.com

The World's Significant Doll Collections A re A uctioned B y T heriault ' s We'd Like To Be Considered When You're Parting With Yours the dollmasters

Dear Collector,

the dollmasters

For more than thirty-five years Theriault's has been known internationally for auctions of rare and beautiful dolls. Some of the collections we have sold are known worldwide, their owners famous and recognized, their scope immense. Some have been very private, unknown in collecting circles, their owners cherishing anonymity. And still others were quite small, choice, select.

In each case, when called upon, we humbly accepted the responsibility of handling these collections with detail and care. We listened to your concerns and wants, respected your privacy if that was desired, or created a commemorative auction and catalogue for the family to cherish. And, always, attended to the business of realizing the most end-money in your pocket.

During all of that time, I have been appraising and cataloging the dolls that appear in Theriault's auction catalogues. It has been my privilege to work with devoted collectors, avid researchers, and among the world's most beautiful and rare dolls. Of course, not each day is so privileged, and not each doll, at first glance, so beautiful or rare. My responsibility then, as I see it, is to keep my eye on the ball, to seek out in each and every doll what makes it special, and to give each and every doll its day.

Until the dolls are finally sold, they are, after all, your dolls. And we never forget that. Never in thirty five years.

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Respectfully,

Florence Theriault P O B o x 151 • A n n a p o l i s , M D 214 0 4 • Te l . 410 - 2 2 4 - 3 6 5 5 • Fa x 410 - 2 2 4 - 2 515 • w w w. t h e r i a u l t s . c o m

If you'd like to discuss the possible closing of all or part of your collection, now or in the future, please call 800-638-0422 to arrange an appointment with Stuart Holbrook, president of Theriault's.

the dollmasters PO Box 151 • Annapolis, Maryland 21404 USA • Telephone 410-224-3655 • Fax 410-224-2515 • www.theriaults.com

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1. - 2. 12" Early Rare Jumeau Cartouche Bebe, mint pale pressed bisque, blue threaded p/w eyes, orig. skin wig, pate & head coil, wearing her fabulous ALL orig. velvet & silk dress adorned with lace, matching hat, her original undies, "signed" EJ shoes with rosettes & orig. socks. On orig. Cartouche wooden body. She does not have the Incised Cartouche marking, but you can't miss what she is for a minute. Was in my collection, is gorgeous & a very RARE Bebe. These are very hard to come by, very early and she is AMAZING!!! $17,500.

3. - 4. 10 1/2 F.G. Block Letter Bebe, immaculate pale bisque, huge br. bulging p/w eyes. orig. long mohair wig & pate. Wears Fr. ant. silk & lace dress, matching socks, ant. shoes & absolutely beautiful Fr. ant. velvet hat. On orig. early chunky 8 ball st. wrist body w/ desirable cupped hands, desirable molded Bru type tongue tip & wonderful full mouth. She has been in my collection for about twenty years. Magnificent Bebe. $9850.

1-2 5. - 6. 16" E 7 J Jumeau Bebe, immaculate bisque, huge amber p/w eyes, orig. long HH wig, pate & head coil, wears orig. batiste dress w/lace & tucks, ant. fur stole, orig. undies, "signed" Jumeau shoes, orig. ant. socks & lace hat adorned w/ribbons & hanging silk balls. On her orig. st. wrist "signed" Jumeau body. Has the face of an angel w/wonderful full mouth giving her the look of a 2 year old.

Very special. Only $7675.

7. 11" JDK 245 "Hilda" Baby, glowing bl. sl. eyes, molded lids, mint pale bisque, orig. mohair wig, orig. Kestner pate, 2 upper teeth & molded tongue. Wears cotton vintage dress, crocheted booties, orig. undies & gorgeous ant. bonnet w/silk threading & silk ribbons. On her orig. JDK bent limb baby body. One of the most adorable faces you will find on a Hilda, 7 5-6 fully marked head & incised "Hilda".

Very tiny and too cute for words!!! A darling little character baby. $2350.

8. 18" K * R 117N Flirty, o/m Mein Liebling, immaculate bisque, bl. flirty sl. eyes, orig. HH wig & pate, wears complete factory orig. sailor dress, orig. undies, shoes & socks (has some fading in front). Absolutely gorgeous & great size. On orig. K * R body.

OUTSTANDING child!! $1900.

9. - 10. 15" Early Portrait Jumeau 6X Bebe, mint pale pressed bisque, gorgeous light bl. p/w eyes, orig. long mohair wig & pate, wearing orig. wool dress, adorned w/silk plaid edging & ribbons, fabulous matching Fr. velvet & silk hat, ant. undies, orig. Fr. shoes & socks, on orig. early 8 ball "signed" st. wrist 9-10 11 Jumeau body. Rare cabinet size for a Portrait "X". Absolutely STUNNING!!!! $9750.

11. 8 1/2" Swaine & Co. DIP Character Baby, mint pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate, cl/mo. bl. sl. eyes, w/ molded lids & great expression. Wears her factory orig. batiste & lace trimmed baby gown, matching bonnet, orig. diaper & knitted booties. On orig. baby body.

Great tiny size & modelling!! Adorable!!! $1095.

12. 10 1/2" JDK #221 Googlie, mint bisque, orig. mohair wig, Kestner pate, bl. side glancing sl. eyes & watermelon mouth. Completely factory orig. incl. orig. undies, shoes & socks. On fabulous chunky orig.

Kestner Googlie body. She has the cutest expression that will be sure to make you smile. $7950.

13. 9" A.M. "Just Me" Character, bl. side glancing eyes, orig. mohair wig & mint bisque, wearing a wonderful vintage cotton & lace dress, orig. crocheted socks & darling matching hat. On her orig. Just Me body w/ blushed knees. Great size & couldn't be cuter if she 14-15 tried. ADORABLE!! $1975.

14. - 15. 14" Jumeau French Fashion, perfect pale bisque, bl. almond shaped p/w eyes, fabulous orig. mohair wig, pate, and completely orig. silk & lace costume, undies, w/ant. Fashion boots, darling orig. hat. Perfect bisque shoulder plate, swivel neck & fabulous clean gusseted kid body in GREAT condition. Comes out of a private famous collection & has an EXTRAORDINARILY beautiful face!!!! MAGNIFICENT!!! SALE… $4975.

16. - 17. 15" Incised "Depose Jumeau" Bebe, mint pale bisque, amazing vibrant blue p/w eyes, orig. mohair wig, pate & head coil, wearing her orig. wool dress, undies, ant. velvet hat, amt. fur stole & orig. "signed" Paris shoes. On her orig. st. wrist Jumeau body. She has tremendous presence and is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Only… $7850.

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Email: big.birds@comcast.net 1. An 18” E.8 J. on a straight wristed Jumeau body with original finish, she has an antique bebe outfit, original blonde mohair wig, and French shoes mkd 8 PARIS with a bee on soles. Very fine flawless pale bisque accented by light blue paperweight eyes make her a most appealing doll. $7250 2. Door of Hope Male Mourner in near mint all original condition. This gentleman was brought back to the U.S. during the earlier part of twentieth century by a missionary who had spent several years in China.

Upon her return home she had pinned a small paper label to his chest: Man for Mourning. Until recently this doll had remained in the family for almost 80+ years. $1250

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3. A 13” HILDA baby(approx. 11” head circum.) with molded hair. On her/his composition Kestner baby body with fine original finish and dressed in a white christening gown. Beautiful bisque with amber glass sleep eyes. $1750 4. An all original set of Dionne Quintuplets in their rocking cradle. The quints retain their original Madame Alexander tagged clothing, name pins and in overall very fine untouched condition. Directly out of a Massachusetts estate and fresh to the market! $1500 5. A rare 8” Heubach marked “Heubach” 9591 on rear of head. He is on his original 5 piece papier mache body dressed in his original clothing. This young man has a pouty mouth while giving a scowling

look with raised eyebrows to obviously vent his displeasure about something! A nice doll seldom found, great go-with for your larger dolls to hold in their arms. $1100 6. Papier Mache dog candy containers, finely detailed with glass eyes; this pair is in overall very fine condition. $175ea or $300pr 7. A rare sized Hertel & Schwab 165 googly...approx.

9” tall. This all original cutie is on her 5 piece composition body and dressed in a great “winter woolen” outfit just ready for all the cold weather ahead. Brown glass side glancing eyes along with flawless bisque make this young gal ready to fit in with your other cabinet sized dolls. $3500

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2 & 5. 16" F.G. male fashion, Gesland body, all original from top hat to leather slip-ons. $6500.

3 & 6. 6 7/8" Early German Grodnertal wooden, "seamstress's companion" or pin cushion doll, circa 1810 and all original, including hundreds of miniature sewing pins, intricately arranged to form the decorative design on her "skirt".

Excellent condition. $2450.

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1. Rare small size 11” bisque socket head Bebe by Gauthier marked F 3 G in scroll, intense blue paperweight eyes, pale bisque, original blond mohair wig over cork pate, original 5 piece jointed composition body. Clothes include a period shift and nice old leather shoes. $2475 2. Stunning 14” unmarked French Fashion, bisque swivel head on bisque shoulder plate, blue paperweight eyes, flawless pale bisque, pierced ears, original blond mohair wig over cork pate and sturdy leather body, separately- stitched fingers.

She wears a lovely antique walking suit. $3200 3. All original 12” Jumeau French Fashion with seldom seen brown eyes. Flawless bisque swivel head on bisque shoulder plate, pierced ears, blond mohair wig on cork pate, stamped Jumeau body with mitten hands in excellent condition. Dressed as boy in a Regional costume. $2850 Visit us: Feb. 7th, Doll and Toy Market, Red Lion Bellevue Inn, Bellevue, WA Feb. 13th, Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear show, National Guard Armory, Portland, OR 4

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From Top Left Clockwise 1. 21” Bebe Bru marked Bru • Jne 7 and typically referred to as a “transitional” model.

Details include a perfect bisque head and shoulder plate (marked Bru Jne. – No.7), blue paperweight eyes with mauve shadow, an antique mohair wig, plus a Bru-patented leather body, with perfect bisque arms. Her brilliant ensemble incorporates classic Bru lines and features a matching bonnet as well, while antique brown leather Alart shoes are a perfect fit. If you are a “Bru connoisseur”, this doll is a definite must-have. $29,000.

2. 17-1/2” Second Series Portrait Jumeau 8 with a perfect bisque head featuring applied ears, lovely coloring and painting, blue threaded paperweight eyes highlighted by mauve shadow, and a blonde mohair wig styled in soft curls. On the early style eight ball jointed body, it retains the original finish and is complete with a blue Jumeau “Médaille d’Or” stamp. Rich buttery gold brocade makes up the classic pleated skirt and placket, while deep golden silk faille was used to create the jacket. A matching chapeau and antique brown leather bebe-style shoes are the icing on the cake. $13,900.

3. 19” EJ model Bebe Jumeau 8 with perfect, peaches and cream bisque, deep blue (almost violet ) eyes with mauve shadow, pierced ears and a lovely blonde wig. On a straight-wrist body with the original paint finish and boutique stamp, it appears the finish may have seen some refreshing, especially to the torso and lower legs. This doll’s ensemble is a monochromatic work of art in creamy tan silk brocade. $12,500.

4. 15-1/2” Andre Thuillier bebe marked A 5 T featuring a gorgeous pressed bisque head, although not a perfect one, due to a hairline from the left front crown rim into the upper left eye rim, and an additional one from the right crown rim that travels into the lower cheek. Both are unrestored, save for reinforcement inside the head. Details include beautiful blue paperweight eyes with mauve shadow, pierced ears, plus an original honey blonde mohair wig. On a jointed body with straight wrists, it includes a French boutique label. Exquisitely costumed in an antique bebe ensemble of burgundy silk faille, it includes a matching plumed and beribboned bonnet – perfect for a doll of her stature. $22,500.

5. 15” Bebe Bru Jeune 4 with a perfect bisque head, crystalline blue paperweight eyes,

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lushly painted brows and lashes, a long, blonde, antique mohair wig and a hint of a tongue. On the Henri Chevrot body featuring wooden lower legs and bisque arms, there is a well done repair to two fingers on the left hand. The pale pink silk brocade of the bebe dress is a triumph in cream net, lace and pink silk ribbons. A matching straw bonnet enhanced with flowers, silk ribbon bows and lace frames her lovely face. $29,900.

16-1/2” cute character-like French bebe marked only with the letter M and size number 5 impressed upon the back of her pretty head. She features perfect bisque, marvelous blue paperweight eyes with lush lash detail, pierced ears, a closed mouth with shaded lips, and a truly outstanding ash blonde mohair wig. Her unique jointed composition body, of no particular manufacturer, was given straight wrists, but there has been some refreshing to the paint on the forearms. Her drop-waist dress is as cute as she is, while darling bebe shoes and socks are a nice bonus, indeed. $3600.

20” Bebe Mascotte in all original factory presentation, complete with her original box. Details include an unmarked perfect bisque head with lovely painting, exquisite blue paperweight eyes, pierced ears, her original blonde mohair wig in exceptional condition – all on a jointed composition body with original paint, showing normal wear and some paint loss to fingers, and flaking to knee joints. She retains her original dress of silk ribbon and lace worn over a pink faille underskirt, plus darling pink satin bebe shoes. A miracle bebe! $8200.

10” Bebe Jumeau 1 with a perfect bisque head featuring big blue paperweight eyes, classic brows and lashes, an open mouth with teeth, pierced ears, a light brown mohair wig, and her tiny, fully-jointed, composition and wood body, which retains its original paint finish in nice condition. She looks fabulous in her bebe dress of French blue and cream silk. A very nice bonus is her antique straw chapeau. Do not miss this one!$4800.

10-1/4” rare Bebe Jumeau 1 with a perfect bisque head, big round brown paperweight eyes, pierced ears (repairs to pull-throughs on both ear lobes) a closed-mouth and a long blonde mohair wig. On a Jumeau-stamped composition body with its original

paint finish (touch-ups to both hands), she is dressed to the nines in burgundy silk faille with gorgeous lace trimmings, and her straw chapeau is perfection! $6800.

10. 18” Steiner Gigoteur featuring a mechanism in freshly-cleaned, perfect working order, while lying on its back, the doll cries, and moves its arms, legs and head in a realistic manner. When lifted, the arms, legs and head continue to move, but the bebe changes its cry to a definite “Mama” and “Papa.” Features include a perfect solid dome head complete with an open mouth and two rows of teeth, blue paperweight eyes, and the original light brown mohair wig. Featuring a body in very clean condition with waxover limbs, the nails are realistically painted on the fingers and toes, revealing the doll was initially retailed at Au Nain Bleu. The original commercial presentation includes a lace dress worn over ice blue satin, with a coordinating bonnet. $4800.

11. 16-1/2” Series C • 1 Bebe Steiner with a gorgeous bisque head (flake to right crown rim) which is signed Bourgoin in a red stamp, signed-Steiner brown glass lever eyes, abundant mauve shadow, an open mouth with two rows of teeth, an attractive ash blonde mohair wig, pierced ears (repair to pull-through on left lobe) and extremely beautiful coloring. On a stamped-Steiner jointed composition body with the original paint finish showing normal wear, she models a marvelous dress of charcoal and tan striped silk with tan faille. Simply put, this Bebe Steiner will enhance the finest collection! $6800.

12. 17” Bru Bebe Teteur in a wonderful size with inner workings still in place (although no longer operable), highlights include a gorgeous bisque head and shoulderplate marked Bru Jne. 5 T. The head cannot be considered perfect due to an inherent baking line that emanates from the keyhole on the back. The line travels up into the crown rim and down toward the neck socket. Additional features include bright blue paperweight eyes, a darling curly mohair wig, plus the required open mouth with beautifully modeled and painted full lips, and pierced ears. Her original leather body, in excellent condition, features rarely found perfect bisque arms. She wears a classic Bru ensemble of light wool in French blue and a delightful coordinating print. Truly, the ultimate in a Bebe Teteur, and an attractive price, too! (Don’t forget your layaway option.) $11,900.

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by Valerie Fogel Sheryl Varon shares her collection of French bisques, with a focus on small bebes.

by Sue Popp The author’s purchase of a sweet cloth doll leads to fascinating research and a heart-warming story.

PORTRAIT OF AN ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

ABIGAIL THE LOG CABIN DOLL OF BROWN COUNTY

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GEORGE AND LENA MARIE: NOT YOUR ORDINARY COUPLE

THE TRION TOY COMPANY EARLY SUPPLIERS OF AMERICAN MADE COMPOSITION DOLLS

by Elizabeth Ann Coleman The marriage of George, a handsome Steiff, and Lena Marie, a wax-over-composition, was quite the event in 1920.

About The Cover

Ready for a fashionable outing, this lovely Bru Jne 3, in her original costume, is one of several dolls in the collection of Sheryl Varon, a West Coast native. Author Valerie Fogel writes about her friend, a discriminating collector, and one that our readers will enjoy getting to know. Sheryl’s collection is artfully displayed in these pages.

Photo by Valerie Fogel.

by Ursula Mertz In business only ten years, this company produced some unusual and seldom seen character dolls.

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A PAGE FROM THE PAST: A GALLUBA AND HOFMANN CATALOGUE PAGE AND SOME MATCHING FIGURINES

by Sharon Hope Weintraub A catalog page from Galluba and Hoffman enables the author to attribute several bathing belles in her collection.

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UFDC 2009 NATIONAL CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SPECIAL EXHIBITS

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SHOPPING IN BRITTANY, FRANCE SEW RARE by Jan Peterson The author discovers a wonderful source of authentic fabrics and trims on her recent trip to France.

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1. 27” Ethereal Tete Jumeau – large yet delicate is this doe-eyed bebe with her huge pools of luminous golden brown pw’s, sensitive features and tender blush, original Jumeau signed body, and vintage ensemble including shoes.

A beauty! $2,750 2&3. 6-1/2” Rare Parian with Molded Bisque Torso – totally original in her couture silk gown and lavishly plumed molded hat, all the while concealing her molded bisque gold trimmed corset camisole and bloomers!

Rare!! A cabinet rarity of considerable importance! $3000 4&5. 15-1/2” Rare Size Jointed Halbig Fashion with Bisque Arms – finally one you can see! Rare 1870’s model with fully jointed kid over wood body and jointed bisque forearms! With her original wig, lingerie, and heeled leather shoes she wears her antique form fitting embroidered champagne silk to complement her most delicate bisque and its ultra fine details. Not to be missed! $4800 6. 15” All Pink Tint Frozen Charlie – creamy rich even tones, convex (not flat) brown eyes, brush marks, great musculature and clear glaze, mint! $895 12” Pink Face Charlie – very deep pink, brown eyes, brush marks, some reglues, only half price at $250 7. 6” Rare Gbr. Kuhnlenz Mignonnette – Comedia del Arte charm abounds in this dramatically clever all bisque Pierette with socket head, glass eyes, limbs and 1890s French style arms of the mignonnette. Rare one! $1495 8. 16-1/2” Exquisite Poupée Smiler – sumptuous beauty and cool calm reside within the rich features of this smugly contented Bru fashion with original pate, wig with tortoise shell comb, body and wonderful old clothes in fine layers and side button boots. $4000 9. 22” Elegant and Scarce Kestner 149 – we love the confident poise of this particular heirloom model with her steady gaze and subtle character; rich brown eyes set in ivory pure bisque with its oily sheen, all wonderful from wig to leather shoes. $850 10. 16” Extremely Rare Kestner 239 Toddler – more rare than Hilda 237 itself, this price has dreamy blue eyes with original lashes, plaster pate and wig, deluxe stiff wrist fully jointed toddler body and knit suit with side button boots! Mint! $3800 11. 10” Spectacular Kestner All Bisque – with all the facial artistry of a German character doll, this unusual 150 has open closed mouth with molded tongue and teeth, sleep eyes and heirloom clothes with cloak and hood! $1495 12. Chunky Kestner All Bisque and Kathe Kruse – see #11 and #14.

13. 13” Rafael Tuck’s Playful Polly – from the Little Maids Series of 1894, Polly comes in her original box with four distinct wardrobe changes. $350 14. 16” Early Kathe Kruse Doll I – such a dear with tender painting, good posture and possibly original knit ensemble and shoes, with mommy made trims; early wide hips and sweet eyes! $3200 15. 16” All Original Konig Wernecke Toddler – the 1070 ingenious model made popular by K * R 115, this full cheek pouty has shoe button round eyes, mint fully jointed toddler body and original clothes and shoes! $950 16. Young Love – character dolls #10 and #15 – playful and perfect!

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Specializing in early cloth dolls.

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Box 462, Natick Mass. 01760-0005 Phone: (508) 545-1424 E-Mail: nasdoll@comcast.net 28" German Papier Mache.

Original finish. $4000.

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The Withington Auction family would like to thank you all for your Support & Dedication in 2009 & look forward to the Doll Auction Season ahead.

For over 50 years, Dick Withington produced hundreds of quality doll events - first at the NH Highway Hotel & for 25 years the Holiday Inn Nashua… and the tradition continues.

Our Wednesday Night Previews are so like a family reunion, providing an opportunity for many like-minded individuals to get together and share their “Doll News”… while looking over the hundreds of wonderful dolls to be offered for auction.

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Withington Auction sincerely believes that in these difficult economic times, we must all work together to ensure that the world of doll collecting continues for future generations. We hope that in a small way, we can help organize a quality doll event that is good for not only the buyers, but also the sellers – for both are critical elements in the equation.

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1. 22" Fire A Steiner - She is a lovely French girl with closed mouth & huge blue p.w. eyes. This doll is a real beauty with her beautiful antique clothes & antique mohair wig. $5950 2. 16" Kestner #221 - This adorable Googly will make you smile. She is a wonderful large size, in excellent condition. $12,500 3. 5 1/2" Pincushion in excellent condition. $250 4. 16" Schoenhut - She is in lovely original condition. $1100 5. 15" K * R #126 - She is an adorable character with flirty eyes & fully jointed toddler body. This doll is completely original & in excellent condition. $750 6. 8 1/2" All Bisque - She is a little cutie in good condition. Her arms are replaced so she is very reasonably priced at $450 7. 28" K * R #117N - She is a beautiful flirty eyed character doll in excellent condition.

This doll has her original flapper body which makes her even more desirable. $1850 8. 5" Bye Lo - This very sweet little glass eyed baby has her original label. She is in perfect condition. $525 9. 18" Handwerck #109 - She is a very pretty girl in great condition. This doll is nicely dressed & ready for display. $695 10. 15" DIP by Swaine & Co. - She is a cute little character with fully jointed toddler body.

This doll is nicely dressed & in excellent condition. $1550 11. 15" Belton marked #167 - She is a very sweet young lady nicely dressed in antique clothes. Her body has some patching so she is only $450

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Eileen Rhoads Presents:

The Carolyn Sunstein Collection

DOLLHOUSE & MINIATURE & TOY AUCTION

SATURDAY MARCH 27th & SUNDAY MARCH 28th - 9:00 A.M. PREVIEW: FRIDAY MARCH 26th 12 TO 5 P.M. RHOADS & RHOADS AUCTION CENTER SPRING CITY PA. Directions: 20 Bonnie Brae Road ( Rt. 724 ), Spring City, Pa

Featuring the incredible Collection of Carolyn Sunstein, Over 500 pieces Miniature Sterling, Dollhouses Miniatures, Automatons, Sample Size & Doll Size Furniture, Miniature Art Glass, Candy Containers, Vienna Bronzes, more!

We are proud to offer the Personal Collection of Carolyn Sunstein, co-founder of the Philadelphia Miniaturia Show, and Noted Authority on Miniature Sterling. This will be one of the Grandest Auctions of the Decade as Carolyn spent Fifty years acquiring the Greatest and the Best.

STERLING COLLECTION: Over 500 pieces of 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th Century Pieces to include: George I Silver Miniature Coffee and Tea Service. London, circa 1720, by David Clayton, Miniature Cruet by David Clayton, Van Strant, Swing Mirror from Lady Astor’s Doll House, Frying Pan, Jan Boudoir Candlesticks, George I Miniature Kettle & Stand, George II Warming Pan, Braziers, Many Tea Sets, Pierced Baskets, Enameled Sets in Original Boxes, Unusual three Piece French Silver tea cup, Saucer and Spoon by Louis Alexander Bruneau, circa 1830, Queen Anne Toy Tankard, Porringers, Cups, Tea Caddy, Two Incredible Epergnes, Vases, Coffee Services, Several Sets in Original Boxes, the Largest Selection of Meyers Sterling Collection in the US: to include: Two Sets Graduated Salver Sets on Stand, Lidded Tureen, Caviar Stand, Tea and Coffee Services, Buffet Server, Platters, Water Pitchers, Revere Bowl, Cheese Server, Silent butler, Vegetable Dish, Ice Bucket, Champagne Bucket, Toast Rack, Chamber Stick, over 100 pieces, Continental Furniture, Dutch toys, Kupjack, Pair Norton Knife Boxes, Sterling Miniature English Table and Contents, Tiffany, Spoon Racks, Chinese Furniture, this collection will astound you!

SAMPLE SIZE & DOLL SIZE FURNITURE: Architecturally Magnificent Early 19th Century Burled and Bombayed Secretaire it is a timeless Masterpiece, 1740 Child Size Indo-Dutch Desk made of Padouk, from Collection of Kermit Roosevelt., Queen Anne Walnut Miniature Lowboy, Delaware River Valley from Garbisch Collection, William IV Marble Top Sideboard, Rare American Miniature Sheraton Sideboard 1815-1820 w/Diamond inlaid borders, Boulle Dressing Table, Federal Mirror, Painted Pennsylvania Settee, Painted Chairs, 18th Century Lowboy, American Pine Hutch Table, S, 18th century Secretaire Abattant, Queen Anne Desk w/ Exotic Woods, 19th Century French Cylinder Roll Top Desk, 19th Century Mahogany Dutch two Door cabinet, 18th Century Spoon box, Federal Half Column Mirror signed Wm. H. White, Queen Ann Lowboy, William IV Secretary Bookcase in Rosewood, 18th Century Dutch China Press, Pair French Gilt and Marble Console Tables in Original Glass Cases, Mahogany William IV Settee with cup coronation, Buffet Server attributed to Duncan Phyfe, Tortoise Shell and beveled Glass Vitrine, Sheraton Style Childs Windsor chairs, English Chippendale Corner Chair, Gold Gilded Recamier, William IV Oak Childs chair, 18th Century Pa. Ladder Back chair, 18th & 19th century Arm Chairs, Several Outstanding 18th & 19th Century Bombay Cabinets, Late 18th Century Dutch Childs William & Mary Desk w/ Bun feet, Burled Mahogany Knife Box w/Georgian Sterling Silver Spoons, Federal Mahogany Wing Chair, 19th Century Horn Chair, Sample 1940’s Living Room Suite, Empire Sofa, more.

ART GLASS COLLECTION: Over 45 pieces to include: Tiffany, Daum Nancy, Cameo and Enamel, Weiss, Silver Overlay, Moser, Scenic Vases, Iridescent Loetz, Bohemian, Galle, Many pieces with Etching, and Beautiful Scenes, this is a wonderful Selection.

VIENNA BRONZES: Many figural Bronzes, Statues, Several Cat Vignettes: on Swings, Park Bench, School, Nouveau Flowers and more.

DOLLHOUSES & ROOMBOXES: Featuring the Famous Vickerman Baby House Dollhouse, noted in Flora Gill Jacobs Book, sold with original contents, Large 19th Century English Box Back House, Victorian Germantown Dollhouse ( Philadelphia) loan at the Philadelphia Antique Show 1993, American Highly Carved Folk Dollhouse, Bliss Keyhole Dolls House, Gottschalk Grocery Shop, Mexican Pottery Shop, Many Incredible Roomboxes by Bob Bernhard: Sleek Modern, Grand Ballroom, Classic Gottschalk Grocery Shop, Wizards’ Workbench, 20th Century German Storefront, Lew Kummerow Christmas Animated Diorama, Kummerow Kitchen Shadowbox and Gottschalk Toyshop, German Kitchen, French Bakery, Glenda Hooker Jazz Ensemble, Whitledge and Noack Murder on the Orient Express, The Gentleman’s Library Scene, Milliner Shop, Early Roombox with original paper and curtains, Clock Shop w/ Vintage clocks, Medical Clinic w/ documentation, Brook Tucker Childs Room, Martha Stewart, other Artist Rooms.

MINIATURES: Ormolu: Clocks, Nouveau Furniture, Accessories, Pictures, Étagère, Waltershausen Cabinets, Chairs, Handkerchief Table, Sofas, Schneegass, Vienna Bronze Parlor Sets, German, Satsuma Vases, Chinese Vases, Early Glassware, Royal Crown Derby Dishes, Bisque Dollhouse Dolls, Artist Dolls, Porcelain Figures, Ivory, Vintage Books, Barbara Raheb and others, Bibles, Mud Med in Original Case, Chandeliers, Bristol Glass, Clock Collection, Chippendale Style Chairs, Inlaid Tables, Incredible French Ormolu Beveled Curio, Wooten Desk, Pair Revolving Bookcases, Domes, Porcelain Figures, ARTIST FURNITURE : Over 30 pieces of Eric Pearson with many rare pieces: Chippendale Settee, dressing Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, John Hodgson Chippendale Chairs, John Davenport Desk, Stan Lewis Belter, Ron Terrill Chest on frame, Ernie Levy Sewing Stand, Patricia Herbillon Writing Desk, Betty Valentine, Don Buckley, Theresa Bahl, Lou Murter, Natasha Hand Painted Medieval Coffer, Olsziewski, Elizabeth Chambers, Jean Welch, P. Rosa, Carlisle, and more.

AUTOMATONS & DOLLS: Palibois Three Performing Clowns in Dome, Carved and Painted Mechanical Wooden Ski slide Circa 1900, Lambert Tea Pourer, Lambert Lady w/Dog in Basket, Poupee Jumeau, Historical Britians in ob: Coronation Coach, Many French Doll Accessories, Sac du Voyage, Cases, Gloves, Parasol, Jewelry, Paper items, many Victorian Accessories.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS: Collection of Victorian Candy boxes: Bookshelves, Pool Table, Baby w/Cradle, Stove, over 30 pieces, Incredible Staffordshire Doll Dishes, others, Santas, Artist Houses, Circular Stairway, much more.

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Auction Gallery

Auction Preview: Frasher’s, February 20 in Scottsdale, Arizona

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very February Frasher Auctions holds their premiere auction in the lovely resort city Scottsdale, Arizona. This year’s sale on Saturday, February 20 offers an array of the choicest French and German bisque, Door of Hopes, papier mache, cloth, Shirley Temples, Effanbee’s Historical dolls, Mary Hoyer dolls and much more. For information phone Frasher’s at 816-625-3786.

The auction will take place at the Chaparral Suites Resort; for reservations phone 480-949-1414.

Door of Hope Bride & Manchu Lady.

More than 20 Door of Hope Mission dolls will be offered.

Numerous Oriental dolls in the sale include French and German bisque examples, composition and papier mache models, as well as cloth dolls by Ada Lum.

French dolls and a Simon Halbiq lady.

Exhibition model of Oriental Bebe Jumeau.

A sampling of the composition and hard plastic dolls featured in the catalog sale.

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An enchanting Kestner “Hilda” toddler is 19” tall and all dressed up for winter.

Wonderfully-preserved and all-original 1930’s Lenci long-limbed lady doll.

For collectors of large dolls, there are two 40” Kestner models, as well as other 30” to 36” examples.

A 32� French bisque mystery bebe with F. G. look will be joined by other F. G. models, as well as Eden Bebe, Rabery & Delphieu & other French makers.

A most interesting and rare model attributed to S.F.B.J. has unique and expressive modeling.

A stunning Bebe Jumeau is but one of several wonderful French Bebes featured in the auction – the Gebruder Heubach character is representative of the many quality German dolls in the sale.

Effanbee Historical Dolls costumed as 1872 and 1840 ladies – these are just two of the 21 all-original examples to be sold.

A fine collection of Shirley Temple dolls include composition models in various original costume, some in original box and trunk; also many 1957 models.

More Auction Gallery on page 57

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Please call our cell phone for questions or purchases 207-322-4851. email: lucysdollhouse49@roadrunner.com Phone 207-236-4122 Fax 207-236-4377 Lucy Morgan & Susan Singer, proprietors Gottschalk gazebo 8” tall x 9” wide - $595.

Folding French room box original papers, curtains, mirror and 2 prints.

17” wide x 10” tall - $1250.

1830’s pair portraits on ivory - 4-1/4” x 3-3/4” $1150.

Tynietoy house - $6500.

9 piece French set with Dresden paper trim and pale blue silk. China cabinet is 8” tall - $995.

Large selection of tynietoy furniture.

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24” wonderful Steiff Bear in uniform $1800.

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www.sharimcmastersdolls.com 1. 26” EDEN BEBE BY FRANCOIS GAULTIER ON A GESLAND BODY Lovely blue PW eyes, fabulous original dress and shoes. Great GESLAND body with wire joints inside stuffed cloth body. Minor restoration to eyechip and small flaw below the chip. JUST HAUNTING!.................................................. $2400 2. 23” SUPER RARE INCISED “DEPOSE” JUMEAU BEBE Wearing Spectacular Silk Couturier Antique Costume Huge Blue PW eyes, closed mouth, original Early, loose ball signed Jumeau body with straight wrists, antique signed French shoes—PERFECT Condition! JUST AMAZING! THE LOOK!! ................ $8500 3. 29” JUMEAU BEBE ALL ORIGINAL (32” with her hat and wig) Blue PW eyes, open mouth, fully jointed original chunky Jumeau body with oval label, Factory original chemise, signed Jumeau leather shoes, blond mohair wig plus antique brown HH wig, wonderful bonnet. OUTSTANDING! ............... $4500 4. 20” KAMMER & REINHARDT 114 “GRETCHEN” CHARACTER WITH RARE SLEEP EYES Lovely Antique Costume w/ matching socks, antique shoes, PERFECT!…A SUPER FIND! ................$11,000 5. 15” EXTREMELY RARE ALL ORIGINAL GEBRUDER HEUBACH CHARACTER 7622 BOY WITH DIMPLES, Blue intaglio eyes, stunning all original antique costume and matching cap. An absolute MUST for rare Heubach collectors! ........................................................................................................................ $1700 6. 24” BELTON-TYPE 103 CHILD Huge Blue PW eyes, closed mouth, original Sonneberg body with straight wrists, Superb steel blue silk couture costume matches her hypnotic eyes. Antique shoes, lovely wig. Fabulous presentation! ........................................................................................................................ $3500 7. 20” SFBJ DEPOSE ANTIQUE FRENCH BEBE DOLL! Gorgeous huge blue paperweight eyes, original French body, nice antique dress. Faint hairline. A Pretty Frenchie! ..................................................$1100 8. 9” ORIENTAL 4900 CHILD BY SCHOENHAU & HOFFMEISTER ALL ORIGINAL on a fully jointed original body SHE IS JUST TOO CUTE FOR WORDS!!!!! ...................................................................$1150 9. 14” SIMON & HALBIG 1079 WITH ANTIQUE DRESS & WIG Huge blue sleep eyes, wonderful antique dress & underwear. Original blond mohair wig. Fully jointed body signed Germany.

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4 1. 19” K*R 101 - Antique human hair wig in coiled braids, jointed wood and composition K * R body. Antique two piece sailor dress, underclothing, socks and shoes. Excellent condition. A wonderful scarce large size of a popular Kammer & Reinhardt character. She has exceptionally nice modeling, with a very appealing expression. $3950 2. 15” GEBRUDER HEUBACH 6970 - Deep blue intaglio eyes, antique mohair wig, jointed wood and composition body with wooden upper arms and long wooden upper legs, straight wrists. Wonderful factory dress with white embroidered bodice and trim, factory half slip, antique pants, cotton socks, black oilcloth shoes. Very light rub on left cheek, old faded repaint on lower arms . A outstanding example with sharp, crisp modeling, especially in her expressive eyes and mouth. $1595 3. 13” LENCI 900 CHILD - Lenci 900 tag on dress. Lenci 111/19 box, with same patent numbers as dress tag on label. Pressed felt swivel head, original blond mohair wig in original set, cloth torso with felt arms and legs.

All original. Appears unplayed-with, light display soil on exposed felt areas; sturdy aged box. An exceptionally nice example of this popular cabinet-size Italian cloth doll, with good bright coloring. $1395

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Portrait of an Antique Doll Collector

by Valerie Fogel

J.N. Steiner FR A2; fully jointed compo body; stamped body; Petite Parisienne, 8.5 inches; Theriault’s Gold Horse pick

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h, the Collector! Such a colorful and assorted lot! No two with exactly the same quest or strategy. No two borne of the same inspirations or influences.

As fascinating and dear as dolls are, they are enhanced and romanced by the very collectors that cherish and care for them.

A doll in a vendor’s booth, regardless how spectacular or modest the display, will sparkle more brightly once placed “just so” in a proud collector’s cabinet. And every antique doll collector, like every doll, has a unique style and special grace by which her treasures are acquired, displayed and cared for. One such special collector, a west coast native, is Sheryl Varon.

We first met several years ago at the Antique Doll and Toy Show in Bellevue, Washington, an intimate venue filled with exciting vendors and wonderful dolls and displays. Sheryl is not easily missed. An attractive brunette, elegantly understated in dress, with a fashion model’s height and proportion, her quiet demeanor belies the intensity of her collecting goals. I remember watching her as a small, pretty Emile Jumeau caught her attention. With a practiced eye and thorough examination,

E3J; straight-wristed, jointed body, fantastic couture ensemble with marked Jumeau shoes; 12 inches.

Incised Jumeau, size 6; straightwristed body; original stringing, original trunk and wardrobe; 15.5 inches.

Francois Gaultier Scroll Mark incised 4, marked body w/orig. paper label on rear torso reading; “Bebe Du Bon Marche”; dark blue eyes that appear brown; 13.5 inches.

J.N. Steiner FRE A 3; Le Parisienne paper label on lower hip. Straightwristed body; 10.5 inches.

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Emile Jumeau; E1J; straightwristed, jointed body; original outfit; darklined blue eyes; Gorgeous little size 1 EJ; 9 inches.

L-R - French mignonette in original crocheted costume with tiny presentation box w/ clothes & accessories; pale peach bootines; Theriault’s Gold Horse selection; 5.5 inches; All original French mignonette in couture costume with braided updo & peach bootines; 5.5 inches.

Rabery & Delphieu, size 6; composition, straight-wristed body; deep brown eyes; fabulous couture costume; 11 inches.

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Petite Simon & Halbig twill over wood-bodied fashion with bisque lower arms; 10 inches.

Sheryl carefully returned the doll to her place on the table.

This was an intelligent and thoughtful collector. Yes, the EJ was beautiful, but Sheryl Varon was not about to be swept off her feet by the first pretty doll in the room. We struck up a conversation and chatted about her collecting goals, which I quickly learned were focused on small French bebes. Sheryl laughed easily, seemingly enamored by the sheer joy of being surrounded by sisters of “The Hunt” and a bevy of antique dolls. Since then, we have become friends. I have been inspired by her diligence, her amazing talents and the depth of warmth she possesses.

This awareness inspired this article; a canvas of sorts decorated by the influences, experiences and passions of a very special collector.

Sheryl adored both her parents, but was exceptionally close to her dad. She attributes her appreciation for the beauty and artistry of the antique doll to her father, Robert. A talented modern artist and graphic designer, Robert was driven by his artistic aspirations to leave behind the farm he grew up on. Enrolling in an art correspondence course, he juggled his farm chores by day and diligently honed his art skills by lantern light late into the night. Eventually, he succeeded in starting his own sign business, painting for local grocers and business folk, earning his tuition to the University of Minnesota. There he studied math and English and set up an on-campus sign concession, painting signs for the cafeteria’s daily specials and other campus events, frequently trading sign work for meals, or sometimes a mere cup of hot chocolate to get through the day. Following the fateful Pearl Harbor attack, he immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army. His diligent math studies qualified him for pilot training school in Tulare, CA, where he met and married Sheryl’s mother. Later, time served in North Africa broadened his artistic horizons. He sought and collected European etchings, African figurines, spears and exotic weapons. When his tour of duty ended, Robert enrolled

L-R: Incised Jumeau, size 6; straight-wristed body; original stringing, original trunk and wardrobe; 15.5 inches; Incised Jumeau, size 5; original couture outfit; brown eyes; straightwristed ball-jointed body marked Diploma d’honour in blue ink; 15 inches; Jumeau E6J; straight-wristed body; 16 inches; Bru Jne 4, fully-jointed wood and composition body; 13.5 inches; (back corner): J.N. Steiner FRE A 9; stamped body, straight-wristed; marked Alart shoes, classic Steiner ribbed-white pique princess style dress.

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in the Art Center of Los Angeles and later the Jepson Art Institute. Although fine art was his passion, graphic design was what would pay the bills and support his growing family.

Sheryl and her older sister grew up doing art projects at the redwood patio table in the backyard. Robert provided bits and scraps of colorful papers from artwork otherwise destined for the trash heap. “Dad was always creating something fascinating. His skill level taught me to appreciate quality details that I look for in everything in life, including dolls.” A history buff as well, Robert revered and preserved family heirlooms and treasures; his grandfather’s gold pocket watch and his father’s antique mandolin to name a few. Sheryl grew up appreciating the significance of these priceless articles.

As a visitor at Sheryl’s lovely northwest home, I can attest to her eye for detail and beauty. She has indeed followed in her father’s footsteps, both in her reverence for the arts through her own talent, and as a collector of the beautiful and unusual. Sheryl has an exquisite and focused collection of French and German dolls, a delightful array of early accessories, whimsical and highly detailed miniature chairs, and a fine eclectic assortment of sculptural objects, with a focus on the graceful curves of the sculpted human hand.

Many of her favorite dolls and treasures will be depicted on these pages.

Sheryl and her husband met in college.

Not surprisingly, they were both art

L-R: Emile Jumeau; E3J; straight-wristed, jointed body, fantastic couture ensemble with marked Jumeau shoes; 12 inches; Schmitt & Fils 3; straight-wristed, jointed Schmitt body; 11 inches; Size 3 Tete Jumeau; fully-jointed body; 12 inches.

L-R: Simon & Halbig/Kammer & Reinhardt 192; all bisque with closed mouth and unusual taupe painted stockings; 7 inches; Kestner moonfaced doll, Incised II on back of head; straight-wristed, jointed Schmitt-type body; all orig. finish; 10.25 inches; Simon & Halbig 293; 5-piece composition body; open mouth w/teeth; original dress; 5.5 inches.

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L-R: Maison Jumeau Poupee peau; jointed kid body; original couture walking suit; 17 inches.

Bru Jne 3; chunky leather body with bisque lower arms; original couture costume; 14 inches.

Simon & Halbig, probably for the French market. Petite 10-inch original twill over wood-bodied, closed-mouth fashion child with fullyarticulated limbs and straightwristed bisque lower arms, bisque lower legs. Dressed in antique ecru and black silk Bal de Masque costume and pearl drop earrings.

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J.N. Steiner, series C 3/0; fully-jointed wood & composition body with graceful long, narrow fingers; original windowpane lace costume; deep blue eyes; French trunk filled with accessories and extra outfits; 10 inches.

majors. His passion leaned to sculpture and three-dimensional architectural design, while Sheryl pursued drawing, painting and printmaking. They shared, and fostered in each other, common interests: “We had a lot of the same sensibilities, including an immense curiosity. Much of our favorite art and design was borne out of the PreRaphaelite, fin de siècle and Arts and Crafts movements. Neither of us took things at face value. We were always analyzing cause and effect and the influences of culture in art.”

Ah…there’s that curiosity and discrimination I perceived at our first meeting!

“My husband has great appreciation for anything beautifully made or historically significant and appreciates antique dolls as objects of beauty, artisanship and cultural history.” In the late eighties, the Varons left sunny California and spent several years in England. During this time she was separated from her collection of mostly German dolls.

“Interestingly, we didn’t come across many dolls when we lived in London. At first, we lived in Marylebone Village (not far from Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, right off Baker Street behind the Sherlock Holmes Hotel). Then we moved to a lovely furnished flat with huge Victorian windows and tall ceilings. Half the building was destroyed during WWII, so part of it was rebuilt into modern, purpose-built apartments, and our half was the original manor house divided into several flats. We had these cool little balconies. I could open the window and crawl out on the ledge and sketch while looking out at the wonderful private, enclosed garden full of daffodils.”

Simon & Halbig all-bisque mignonette for the French market; original dress and long mohair wig; 6.5 inches.

Large French mignonette boy in all-original crocheted costume and blonde wig; beautiful blue eyes with pensive expression; 7 inches.

Curious, I asked Sheryl how her fascination for detailed miniature chairs and sculpted ladies hands began, and how these collections relate to her love of dolls.

“In London we happened into a hole-in-the wall miniature shop in a remote corner, just under a bridge. They had a dark, dusty back room filled with hidden treasures. The bare bulb in the ceiling was broken, and some of the glass in the cases was cracked. But in that quaint little room I discovered the most wonderful hand-hewn miniature chairs. So authentic and perfectly scaled! I bought a Windsor chair and something else to begin with. After that I was always on the lookout for little chairs. I was amazed that they could make such tiny chairs so detailed and realistic looking.

“I have always gravitated toward beautifullycrafted things…objects can evoke so many memories.

They are a reflection of who we are, how we think, how we relate to the world. Growing up, I saved things I found interesting or beautiful. If I couldn’t have something that inspired me, I tried to emulate it or recreate it somehow. I always had some sort of ephemera that represented my interests and experiences around me… I am intrigued by people who have no such objects around them… it’s something I simply can’t wrap my head around!”

Sheryl settled back into her sofa with a steamy cup of tea as she reminisced. “I’ve always loved dolls from the time I was very little …I tended to play with them until they were literally hanging by a thread,” she laughed. “I started out collecting Madame Alexander dolls, something I missed out on as a child. My parents couldn’t afford the best or even the better dolls when we were small. So, it was a really special occasion when we would get a

French mignonette in original costume and original curly mohair wig; 4.5 inches.

Left: J.D. Kestner 117; all-bisque chunky body; all original couture costume; pierced ears; 9 inches.

Below: Five inch cloth bodied mignonette with original clothes and tiny woven bourrelet.

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Kammer & Reinhardt 192 bisque headed doll on rarer jointed composition body with straight wrists.

Original costume.

7 inches.

Size 4 Incised Jumeau; super pale, creamy bisque; blue eyes; 13 inches.

May Freres & Cie/Steiner; Bebe MASCOTTE E; deep blue eyes; fully-jointed body; 13.5 inches

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doll from grandmother or at birthdays and Christmas. Of course there was always a favorite … usually the most bedraggled, woebegone among them captured my heart… In my art, my primary subject matter has always been people – especially faces. I think the love of dolls and sculpted hands is a natural by-product of that.

Dolls, like art, capture humanity at one very specific moment in time.”

As Sheryl describes her past and the influences in her life, my gaze drifts over the lovely dolls in her collection. She has a particular affinity for small French, from sixteen inches down to diminutive mignonettes. A gorgeous Bru Jeune in scarlet, a tiny size one EJ with saucer blue eyes, an early FG with a meltingly beautiful expression and small German dolls with special or unusual appeal are just a few. I appreciate the rarity and distinctiveness in each that called to her; some because of their implicit beauty, some due to the combination of antiquity and presence defined by their complete originality. Her dolls are a central theme throughout the ranch-style home, sharing space with visually stunning architectural drawings and prints, books and objects d’art. The undeniable essence of European influence and exotic locales mingles with a cheerful Parisian melody in the background.

Sheryl perceives her role as a collector as “custodian and caretaker.” I asked her to expound on this view – to share her perception of what the most important tasks of a custodian might be and, conversely, some of the actions she perceives may be a conflict to this role.

“In the beginning I hated thinking of anyone else ‘possessing’ any of my dolls after me. With maturity I realize the very fact someone has cared for and treasured them enabled me to have them as part of my life. I am honor-bound to do the same for others as well as for the dolls. I respect where they have been. Although their clothes are worn and tattered, they are a testament to the doll’s journey. If a doll’s body finish is stable, I feel it is irresponsible to alter or repair it in any way. I’m not a fan of replacing thin wigs for new ones, or switching out fragile, faded garments with the caveat that, if done, all wigs, clothes, shoes, etc., should be accurately recorded, packaged and stored to travel with the doll when she resumes her journey. As dolls are passed from hand to hand, they are subjected to hardship and breakage. As a result authentic wigs, shoes or clothing

L-R: Francois Gaultier; F 1 J block letter bebe; straight-wristed body; 10 inches; May Freres & Cie (later Steiner; this one is probably a Steiner version); MASCOTTE E; fully jointed body; 13.5 inches; Bru Jne 3; bisque arms, chunky leather body; original couture costume; 14 inches; Francois Gaultier Block letter; brown eyes; fully-jointed composition body; 13 inches; Size 3 Tete Jumeau; fully-jointed body; 12 inches (cream ensemble); foreground; in yellow boots a Kestner.

Superb brown-eyed French mignonette in all original presentation box featuring an extra hidden drawer with additional clothes and accessories in pink and blue themes; doll 5.5 inches.

may be lost, but suitable replacements can be obtained to meet the needs of a doll requiring a little TLC. As a caretaker, I am against constructing a doll from disparate parts, although if a doll needs an arm or leg replaced, it’s acceptable to unite genuine parts from like dolls in order to have one authentic doll.

Granted, she won’t be original, but everything about her will be in keeping with her original state.”

Over time Sheryl‘s collecting appetites evolved from the cherished Madame Alexander to the German dolly faces. “I never entertained the idea of ever being able to have any French dolls until I inherited some money from my parent’s estate. It was easier not to think about it before that, since I couldn’t have any of them.” With wide eyes she went on to describe the deep gratitude she has for the modest inheritance

Tiny 9 inch Figure C.2 STEINER, Bte. SGDG. Blue glass sleep eyes with classic Steiner mechanism. Original blonde mohair wig, original jointed, straight-wristed body with original finish. Fabulous antique costume with ornate chapeau.

that afforded her the privilege of finally acquiring the French Bébés she always longed for. A tribute to the gifts of her parents, especially her father, she said.

There are hours of colorful stories to relate but the afternoon is waning and the dolls beckon. In keeping with the portrait of this collector, we have endeavored to photograph the dolls in their settings, to truly present them as they have been interpreted and carefully displayed by Sheryl, a collector with vision and panache; a dedicated guardian and bona fide treasure seeker. Can’t you see the extra sparkle in their eyes?

Sheryl Varon is an active member of the Seattle Doll and Toy Club, where she is able to lend her artistic talents and personal point of view to various creative and educational club projects.

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The earliest Abigail, circa 1932, with blue eyes is the most firmly stuffed. She has a dart in the center of her neck which forms a chin and “darts” on the side of her head which suggest ears. She is stuffed with wool and has delicately painted features (her patch of hair was added). Another Abigail seen recently had a small vertical dart on each side of the neck to fashion a slimming effect. These slight variations in the early dolls are attributable to the fact that the doll bodies were made by various members of the community who had varying degrees of sewing skills. She is 18 inches tall.

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everal years ago, while was created by a woman from Brown shopping for a new doll, County, Indiana. I contacted the director I noticed a softly colored, sweet-faced of the historical society who was kind cloth girl shyly smiling from across enough to assist me with my search for the room. I went over to get a better additional information. I also discovered look and decided that she would be a book called “Abigail”, written by going home with me. When I asked the the doll’s creator, and have spoken to dealer if any information about her was the grand daughters of the remarkable available, I was told that perhaps she woman who not only authored the should have cloth hair, but nothing was Abigail book, but designed both the known about how she might have been Abigail and Nancy Hanks dolls. dressed originally. I felt that she was Abigail’s story starts with Portia Howe probably from the 1930’s and that with Sperry. She and her husband, Ralph Waldo or without hair, she was charming.

Emerson Sperry, moved to the village When I brought her home, I could of Nashville in Brown County, Indiana find no information or pictures for with their four children in 1931. Ralph reference, but I was always on the had achieved national recognition for his lookout, and a little over a year later, piano designs, but because of the Great I spotted the same face on a doll with Depression, lost his job. He briefly worked cloth hair! She had a yellow cotton fabric as a radio cabinet designer for RCA, but “Abigail” was first published in 1938. “wig” which had been sewn to fit her this job, too, was short lived. Ralph was head, split at the bottom to make braids, and fringed at the devastated by the loss of his position with RCA, and Portia forehead to create bangs. She was dressed in a calico prairie decided that the family would go to Nashville, as they had style outfit and attached to her hand was a tag which read fond memories of previous time spent there. She felt sure “Abigail, Brown County Folks Shop, Nashville Indiana.” that the family would do well in Brown County.

At that time, I drew a picture of the hair and copied the After working at various seasonal jobs within the writing on the tag, but came home from the show, only to community, the Sperrys had gained a reputation as hard misplace my information. After several months, I found working, honest people. Because of that reputation, the my notes, and then started searching the internet for bits of manager of the Nashville House, a local hotel, asked Portia information. I began to find some answers to the questions to fill in for one week as a cook. When the week was over, I had about my mystery girl. A photo and caption posted she was offered another job – managing the gift shop for a by the Indiana Historical Society showed that “Abigail” few months. She agreed, but had the notion that the shop

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An Abigail with brown eyes, also stuffed with wool. She does not have the darts forming the chin and ears. I believe she was made between 1932 and 1938.

This page from the book shows the doll’s portmanteau under the bed.

This 18-inch Abigail has the most complete original outfit, although missing her apron. Her shoes are made of oil cloth, the material that her son, Jim Sperry, recalls his mother using to complete the dolls’ portmanteaus.

Side view showing the cloth wig.

could be more successful selling hand crafted, locally produced items. The manager thought her idea was a good one, and soon offered Portia a permanent job at the Brown County Folks Shop.

Brown County was home to a flourishing artist’s colony.

So Portia Sperry approached the artisans, who agreed to sell the items they created at the shop. Pottery, woven cloth, braided rugs, wood carvings and paintings were all available, as well as “folk type” toys. Portia was inspired to create a child’s rag doll after finding a tattered, old cloth doll in one of the log cabins in Brown County. She knew from experience with her own children that rag dolls were popular. Over several months, she developed a doll that she would name “Abigail”. Many hours were spent in the back room of the Nashville House perfecting the design of the doll’s jointed body using the old rag doll she found as a model. The torso and head of the doll were created using three pattern pieces. There is a center seam in the back, and the front of the doll is a flat piece of cloth which uses darts to create contours. She also worked at sewing pieces of clothing for her to wear.

Portia felt that the doll could be a playmate and a teaching tool so her design was child friendly, using muslin and soft, washable wool stuffing to construct her. She decided to use buttons and ties on the clothing and shoes, and cloth hair cut into strips that were braided so children could learn these skills. She also wanted to teach a bit of

history, so Abigail became the Log Cabin Doll, dressed as an early pioneer. Later in life, Mrs. Sperry would tell her grandchildren that Abigail “might just as well be a doll that told a story and served a purpose”.

Portia worked extremely hard on the pattern and clothing, but she just could not get Abigail’s face to look quite right. Because of her affiliation with the artist colony, she had strong friendships with several people there.

One of her good friends was Carolyn Griffith, the wife of painter L.O. Griffith. When Carolyn saw the doll, she realized that Portia was putting the eyes in the middle of the forehead. Carolyn offered to design and paint the face of the Abigail doll using “fast dyes”.

As production began, Mrs. Sperry realized that it would be necessary to enlist the help of local women. She went door to door with a finished doll and pattern pieces to recruit employees. Soon women in the community were approaching her to be part of her workforce. Not only were the dolls being made, but also a portmanteau was created to carry Abigail around. After experimenting with several methods, the portmanteau was eventually made by taping two empty Quaker Oat containers together, covering them with wallpaper and adding leather carrying handles.

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This is the newest of the Abigails shown, circa 1950’s. She is loosely stuffed with synthetic material, rather than wool. The body is not as well sewn as the earlier examples nor does the cloth wig fit as well. She is nearly 20 inches tall.

The back of her head shows the cloth wig.

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of Brown County who worked together to create her. Abigail became somewhat of a celebrity and soon retailers such as Marshall Fields and L.S. Ayres and Company were ready to sell the doll and her carrying case. Portia was confident that her workers could meet the demand for the dolls, but she was worried about her inventory of oatmeal boxes for the portmanteaus. She approached the Quaker Oats company to obtain a supply of containers, and the Quaker Oats people were so enthusiastic about her entrepreneurial spirit, they agreed to adjust the measurements of the cardboard oatmeal containers to fit the doll and then donated the first hundred boxes to support the community effort. Portia was also able to obtain donated leather scraps to make the handles for the portmanteaus.

Abigail, who retailed for $3.50, had become so successful that Portia’s first Christmas season payroll was $2000.00. The Brown County Folks Shop was expanding, carrying an increased inventory of local crafts, so Portia decided to produce another doll, too.

She created a small rag doll she called Nancy Hanks, hoping to inspire children to learn about the real Nancy Hanks and her famous son, Abraham Lincoln. Ralph Sperry used his experience in wood and cabinet design to create furniture for the Nancy Hanks doll as well as children’s furniture which was then featured in the shop.

In 1934, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt visited the Brown County Folks Shop. She was intrigued by the concept of locals and artists working together to earn a living.

Mrs. Roosevelt felt that this partnership could serve as a model to encourage communities to create hand crafted, local products as a way to earn a living. Upon entering the shop, Portia Sperry recalls that Mrs. Roosevelt’s first words were “Oh, I recognize Abigail”. Before leaving the shop, she purchased several items, including a Nancy Hanks doll.

By the mid 1930’s, the Sperry’s were on more firm financial footing and Ralph had a new job with the Wurlitzer Piano Company. With Ralph employed and the continuing success of the Brown County Folks Shop, Portia was able to hire a friend to help manage the store.

During this time, she began to write a book based on the Abigail doll. The book tells the story of the Calvin Family who were early pioneers traveling from Kentucky to Brown County, Indiana in the 1830’s. The main characters were Susan Calvin and her doll, Abigail.

Portia wrote the tale with historical accuracy and specific details of the period. The book was as successful as the doll, and in fact was used for many years in the fourth grade classes of Indiana schools. There were several printings of “Abigail” and The Indiana Historical Society reprinted a revised edition in 2000.

Through the years, the Abigail doll was hand made by various workers using the original patterns developed by Portia Sperry. All Abigail dolls were made in Nashville Indiana, and were available from 1932 through 2006. Early faces were hand painted with dye

by Carolyn Griffith, however the faces of the later dolls were silk screened. Also, later dolls were not stuffed with wool, but synthetic materials. Although production of Abigail was stopped for several years, Portia and Ralph Sperry’s grand daughters, Abigail and Sarah are now in the process of recreating and reintroducing Abigail, along with her portmanteau, and her history to the public. Their website is currently under construction.

Through conversations and correspondence with Abigail Sperry (who was named after the doll) and her sister, Sarah Sperry Mitchell, I learned a little bit more about the Sperry Family. Ralph indeed made furniture for not only the Nancy Hanks and Abigail dolls, but for his grandchildren, too. Abigail Sperry still has the chair made for her by her grandfather, and three Abigail dolls from different time periods.

All three dolls undressed from the earliest, c. 1932, to the latest which was likely made in the 1950’s. One piece of cloth was used for the head and torso in front, and two pieces sewn with a center seam in the back. Hands are mitten type and feet are squared off in the front. Arms and legs are attached at the end, then a flat piece is left before the limb is stuffed. The flattened areas allow for better positioning.

The “Abigails” that belong to the family are all blue eyed, and in fact, Abigail and Sarah had never seen a brown eyed doll. I asked if perhaps the brown eyes were a special order. Abigail Sperry said she had no knowledge of special order dolls being created, so I would speculate that perhaps they were painted by Carolyn Griffith prior to the 1938 “Abigail” book, when Portia wrote that the “doll had blue eyes”.

In 1960, on the occasion of Ralph’s 80th birthday, he and Portia created their own little book titled “For Our Grandchildren”, recounting the story of the Sperry Family.

On the cover is the Sperry “Coat of Arms” which was designed in the 1930’s and includes an image of Abigail because she was such a big part of their lives. A copy of the book was given to each of the grandchildren and is still cherished by them.

Abigail and Sarah have many relatives, but there are few examples of the Abigail rag doll to be found. The sisters feel that any dolls owned by the children were so “well loved” that they are no longer around.

Also, the dolls were thought of by the family as toys and not collectibles. Portia and Ralph had many friendships with the artisans of Brown County and acquired collections of paintings by various artists and photographs by Frank Hohenburger. The Sperry family has several early photographs of Portia with her dolls in the family archives as well as photos of Ralph and the Sperry children working at the shop. Abigail and Sarah still talk with their Uncle Jim Sperry about the family’s history and continue to gather additional information about their grandparent’s remarkable story of surviving and thriving in the most difficult of times by sticking together as a family and as a community.

Coming soon: a new website: www.abigaildoll.com

Nancy Hanks doll, all original with hang tag, created by Portia Sperry. Note the tag has a handwritten inscription, “bought in 1934.” The author sold this doll to Abigail Sperry and Sarah Sperry Mitchell so they would have one in the family. It measures 11.5 inches tall.

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1. Two wonderful petite all bisque French mignonettes - lovely high quality bisque w/ cobalt blue eyes & wondrous hand painted facial features - superlative five piece all bisque bodies - 4” tall - $1,995 each.

2. Wonderful & oh so cute is this darling character child by Konig & Wernicke - exceptional high quality bisque w/ artist quality hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue sleep eyes - slightly open mouth w/ outlined soft amber shading - to make her all the more delightful she on a fully jointed toddler body - just precious - 21” tall - $1,695.

3. Utterly wonderful German black compo character child with such an enduring expression - cute as a button - deep dark chocolate color w/ human hair eyelashes & adorable flirty eyes - open laughing mouth - to make her even more special she’s on a five piece toddler body - 18” tall - $995.

4. Ever so rare & wonderful mechanical French cartoon character by Roullet & Decamps - excellent all original condition - excellent hand painted facial features w/ comical uplifted brows & an enormous watermelon smile - when wound he turns his head from side to side & sways back & forth - excellent working condition - 14” tall - $1,995.

5. Wonderful large size glass eyed French papier-mâché lady - an amazing face w/ a demure serene expression - original soft artist quality facial painting - lovely chestnut brown glass eyes - original human hair wig - to make her all the more wondrous & exciting - she has her factory original clothes - 24” tall $2,995.

6. Oh how cute - all original - all bisque pair of those always desirable Mr. & Mrs. Happifats - excellent bisque - perfect condition - 5” tall - $795 for the pair.

7. Extremely rare & always desirable - lovely early Belton made for the French trade w/ that ever so desirable “Bru” face - (circa 1875) wondrous soft bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - superlative hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue paperweight eyes - closed pouty mouth w/ soft rose shading - note how very much they have made this doll look so much like the world famous “Circle Dot Bru” - original fully jointed body w/ early straight wrist - 14” tall $3,995.

8. Wow - look what we found - just a breathtaking as she could possibly be is this amazing very early nursing Bru - (Bebé Teteur) - spectacular hand pressed French bisque - wondrous hand painted facial features that would make the masters weep - soft hand stroked brows over enormous early dark lined beautiful bulbous heather blue paperweight eyes in lovely early almond shaped sockets - to add even more to her enhancement she has that precious hint of mauve eye shadow above her eyes - open round mouth with soft amber shading - her original nursing mechanism is still in her head she’s on her original Chevrot body - size 4 - 16” tall - $16,500.

9. Full length of the darling Bru bebé.

10. Wonderful German laughing clown w/ glorious hand painted facial features - pristine pale white bisque cobalt blue eyes - rare open/closed laughing mouth w/ teeth - wondrous red clown features - to make him all the more wondrous - he’s mechanical - when you press his tummy - he plays his cymbals and blinks his eyes - original clothes w/ such an amazing hat - 21” tall - $1,995.

11. Extremely rare closed mouth pouty character by Recknagel - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - deep intaglio blue eyes - closed exaggerated pouty mouth - great character face - fully jointed body - 17” tall - $1,495.

12. Breathtakingly gorgeous closed mouth Tete Jumeau - pristine hand poured French bisque w/artist quality hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over long lushes lashes surrounding wondrous hazel brown paperweight eyes - closed slightly pouty mouth w/soft amber shading - original fully jointed Jumeau body - 17” tall $4,995.

13. Wonderful & ever so cute shelf size toddler by Armand Marseille -(AM) - mold #985 - wondrous high quality bisque w/ lovely hand painted facial features - - soft arched feather brows over enormous heather blue sleep eyes - slightly open smiling mouth w/ two upper teeth - note the adorable dimples - to make her all the more delightful she is on a five piece toddler body - 10” tall - $695.

14. Lovely open mouth French bebé marked “H” - made by Fleischmann & Bloedel- nice high quality French bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous deep blue paperweight eyes - open smiling mouth w/ soft amber shading - early fully jointed straight wrist French body - 17” tall - $1,995.

15. Wonderful large size chase baby boy - excellent condition w/ deeply painted blonde hair - enormous grayblue eyes - closed pouty mouth - original clothes - 25” tall - $995.

16. Wonderful & ever so rare “Alice in Wonderland” by Madame Alexander - super compo w/ amorous chestnut brown eyes - tagged clothes - super - 18” - $895.

17. Extremely rare French black pottery boudoir dolls representing the world famous “Miss Josephine Baker” - known for her near nude African attire - these extremely rare dolls were made in application of this famous lady - notice the two uniquely different faces - excellent all original condition - finding one of these is unusual - finding two is completely unheard of - we have two - 21” tall - $1,295 each.

18. Extremely rare open/closed mouth character boy by Otto Gans - marked “G” - 4 - solid dome bisque head w/ molded painted hair - wondrous hand painted facial features w/ exceptionally large cobalt blue intaglio eyes - open/closed mouth w/ mold teeth & tongue - note the unique dimples & Clark Gable ears - flange neck bisque head on cloth body w/ lower compo rams - 25” tall $1,495.

19. Look how wonderful - superior quality crèche figures - both male & female have exceptionally beautiful faces w/ amazing hand carved features - both have original clothes that are extremely detailed & ever so wondrous - she has her original stand - 14” tall - $1,995 each.

20. Utterly adorable small size mask face Googlie - w/ a uniquely different face & such a wonderful surprise expression - lovely condition w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - high arched comical brows over enormous round cobalt blue eyes - pert closed smiling mouth - factory original clothes - sweet little 9” size - $995.

21. Rare & ever so wonderful glass eyed shoulder head lady by Simon & Halbig - (circa 1870’s) exceptionally beautiful with amazing hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue spiral treaded eyes - closed slightly smiling mouth w/ soft rose shading - precious pierced ears - to add to her wonderment her shoulder plate has a very fancy beaded collar - original body - 22” tall. - $2,495.

22. Amazing pair of Mollye’s Raggedy Ann & Andy - (circa 1935) all original w/ fully marked bodies outlined noses - good condition - Andy has original hanging tag on arm - 18” tall - $2,995 for the pair 23. Exceptionally beautiful brown bisque reproduction of the world famous Kammer & Reinhardt - mold #117 - made by Marianne Denunez in 1969 - a truly outstanding doll - 17” tall - $995.

24. Amazing & rare is this wondrous 1840”s China w/ such a very unusual hairstyle - center parted black hair w/ flowing molded folds forming under her ears & going back into a three fold criss cross bun exceptionally beautiful face w/ lovely hand painted facial features - just a hint of eye shadow over her Icelandic blue eyes - extremely pert smiling mouth w/ white line -lovely early straight hands & flat feet - 24” tall - $6,500.

25. Breathtakingly beautiful solid dome “Hilda” by Kestner - mold #1070 - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality. Wondrous hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over chestnut brown sleep eyes - open mouth with outlined soft amber shading - original Kestner baby body - perfect & precious 19” tall - $3,495.

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26. Two wonderful and rare to find googlies – mold #253 by Armand Marseille - (the Nobbie kid) - the little boy is blonde w/ blue sleep eyes - the little girl has brown hair w/ gorgeous big hazel brown eyes - both have excellent high quality bisque happy comical faces w/ that always desirable watermelon smile - 7” tall - $1,495. each 27. Two wonderful Effanbee children - excellent condition - all original: A)“Mary Lee” - 1928 cloth center body - baby blue sleep eyes - tagged clothes - Effanbee pin - 16” tall. B) “Little lady” - 1930 - gorgeous brown sleep eyes - lovely full-length gown - 18” tall - $595 each.

28. Wonderful French brother & sister pair by S.F.B.J. - mold # 236 - exceptional high quality hand poured French bisque w/ just a hint of dewy patina - exceptional modeling w/ crisp molded features - note the rare open/closed mouth w/ molded teeth - both have fully jointed French toddler bodies - A - he has chestnut brown sleep eyes and stands 22” tall - $1,995.

B - she has heather blue sleep eyes & stands 27” tall - $2,295.

29. Wonderful open mouth “Dep” by Jumeau in a rarely found large size - pristine hand poured French bisque with just a hint of dewey patina - lovely hand painted facial features with soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue sleep eyes w/human hair upper lashes slightly open mouth w/ soft amber shading - original Jumeau body - 28” tall $2,295.

30. Another lovely French beauty - this one is an adorable & ever so sweet closed mouth child

by Rabery & Delphieu - wondrous hand poured French bisque of superior quality - lovely hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over early dark outlined enormous heather blue paperweight eyes - closed slightly smiling mouth w/ outlined soft rose shading - original fully jointed French body - 19” tall $4,495.

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31. Extremely rare & ever so wonderful Portrait Jumeau from the second series - delightful soft to the touch bisque with artist quality hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over soft wistful lashes surrounding early dark outlined spiral threaded heather blue paperweight eyes - closed slightly pouty mouth w/ soft rose shading - original eight ball body - we found her in her original clothing - what an amazing treasure - 18” tall - $14,500.

32. Rarely found & always desirable Kammer & Reinhardt - mold #101 “Peter“- soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over heather blue painted eyes - closed exaggerated pouty mouth w/ soft rose shading original fully jointed compo body - 15” tall - $3,995.

33. Lovely large size “Bridesmaid” by Madame Alexander - excellent condition - all original - gorgeous eyes - 21” tall - $1,295.

34. Extremely rare & not often found “Babyette” w/ basket - closed sleeping eyes w/ soft little eyelashes - cloth body w/ compo hands - 13” tall - $795.

35. Great big beautiful “Dainty Dorothy” by Gebruder Heubach -mold #10633 - exceptional high quality flawless bisque with lovely hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue sleep eyes - slightly open mouth with soft amber shading original body with paper label - 24” tall - $1,495.

36. Great big super size compo girl - In super condition & all original - mint compo - beautiful baby blue sleep eyes - human hair eyelashes intact marked - 1937 - 28” tall - $795.

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37. Truly lovely doll sized French armoire - wonderful carved mahogany w/ exterior beveling & arched top - three interior shelves & one lower drawer - original brass fixtures - original rich color & patina - 25”tx16”wx8”d $995.

38. Utterly adorable toddler character boy by Revelo (heads made by Heubach) - exceptionally high quality bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue sleep eyes w/ human hair upper lashes - slightly open smiling mouth w/ amber shading - to make him even more delightful - he’s on a fully jointed toddler body - 15” tall - $1,295.

39. Wonderful large size charter child by Heinrich Handwerck - exceptional high quality hand poured bisque w/ lovely hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue sleep eyes - slightly open mouth w/ soft amber shading - fully jointed compo body 31” tall - $1,495.

40. Another wonderful super sized baby - this on is by Cuno & Otto Dressel utterly adorable face with wondrous hand painted facial features - arched feathered brows over enormous flirty baby blue eyes with human hair upper lashes - open laughing mouth - original five piece baby body - 25” $995.

41. A truly unique & wonderful Kammer & Reinhardt character child w/ exceptional presence - mold #121 dressed as a fashion lady - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - wondrous hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over enormous chestnut

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42. Wondrous & ever so rare early English poured wax baby - high pink color - slightly turned head - original inset mohair - exceptionally beautiful corn flower blue glass eyes - open/closed mouth w/ molded tongue - wax arms & legs - all original - 19” tall - $1,995.

43. Wonderful & oh so rare mold #122 toddler brother & sister pair - this is one of my favorite molds - such a grand & glorious face with three dimples - both have superior bisque w/ first our of the mold quality lovely hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over wondrous chestnut brown sleep eyes - slightly open mouth with treble tongues - to add to their wonderment they are both on fully jointed toddler bodies - she’s 24” tall - he’s 22” tall - $1,995 each - $3,500 for the pair.

44. Lovely German two room setting - excellent condition - original wall paper & flooring - wonderful vintage furniture & accessories - 20”w x 9”t x 8”d - $1,495.

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George & Lena Marie:

NOT YOUR ORDINARY COUPLE

by Elizabeth Ann Coleman

Wedding invitation to the morning marriage of George von Stromfeder and Lena Marie on June 18, 1920.

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f you had been a friend of Miss Katharine Emily Smith of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania you might have been invited to the wedding of her “daughter” in mid June 1920. Perhaps it should be noted here that Miss Smith was also the “mother” of the groom.

We all know marriages between dolls are common in the land of play but there are several features which distinguish this couple.

Happily for us they have left a paper trail which reveals aspects of their now extraordinarily long lives.

As will become evident from the photographs accompanying this article Katharine Emily Smith was the privileged, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Z. Smith. She was born March 1909 and during her childhood she was showered with dolls, dolls, and more dolls. But a favorite was a large Steiff boy christened George von Stromfeder. George, during his active life, went by various aliases: George Strom, Georg von Strumvetter, etc. According to his original “parent” George was a gift acquired in Germany and later bestowed on Katharine by the daughter of a childhood friend of her father. This former elder generation playmate and future real life mother was Amy

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George is a 23 inch Steiff. He wears, now, as in all his pictures, a cotton shirt, a burgundy velvet vest, short black felt trousers with attached red suspenders embroidered in black, white cotton hose and black felt shoes. In the excitement of all his adventures he has lost his ear button, leaving a fashionably pierced ear.

Marriage license of George and Lena Marie dated June 17, 1920 signed by Daniel Cupid with his official, but undecipherable, seal.

Hostetter, of the Hostetter’s Bitters family and her husband was a wellknown Pittsburg industrialist, Herbert DuPuy. While most recent immigrants to the United States at this time tended to wed within their own cultural community George was united not only with someone who came to the United States via France but who was a seriously older woman. For his second wife he chose Lena Marie Smith who on their marriage license claimed she was a spinster. It should be noted in the same document George is identified as a bachelor. When she came to the US in the 1870’s the doll now known as Lena Marie found her self “adopted” by Katharine Celia Carnahan (born 1867 or 68), later Mrs. Edwin Z. Smith and mother of our little Katharine. Putting aside her emigration from France most doll collectors can tell from a glance Lena Marie, with her wax coated composition head, is of good German doll stock. As so often happens in families, dolls serve several generations and this doll passed from Katharine Celia Carnahan Smith to her daughter Katharine Emily Smith who apparently was the one who christened her Lena Marie.

Little Katharine Smith not only introduced the couple but arranged the marriage of George and Lena Marie.

Fortunately Lena Marie came with a

Lena Marie is a 24 inch wax-overcomposition shoulder head doll with sleep eyes and pierced ears. Her hair is blond mohair dressed as a child with braids looped around her ears and caught at the nape of her neck under her falling back ringlets.

She has a stuffed cloth body with composition lower limbs. She wears a fuchsia wool three piece dress accessorized with black velvet bows and belt, and appropriate white cotton undergarments all of an early 1870s style.

Lena Marie’s trousseau included at white cotton nightgown, a sleeveless white cotton pique summer day dress and a purple and white wool check two piece dress. Her undergarments include her original chemise and drawers of white cotton run with bright blue silk ribbon and two cotton petticoats. Her composition legs include molded grey and black side button high heeled boots. Her commercially made body is of cotton stuffed with sawdust. George took on a lot when he agreed to keep her in a manner to which she was accustomed – Lena Marie liked jewelry: large gold glass earrings, a gold and pearl necklace and a gold brooch at her neckline.

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Katharine Smith with her Chase doll.

July 10, 1910.

Katharine Smith with her German bisque character doll. July 3, 1914.

Katharine Smith with George as king of the snow hill, March 8, 1914.

trousseau from her youth – a sleeveless summer dress, another wool plaid dress and a nightgown – so no new clothes were needed. In the eyes of a child used to increasingly streamlined fashions the fussiness of Lena Marie’s wool day dresses must have seemed remarkable confections. George was happy to be married in his all purpose black wool felt short trousers, burgundy velvet vest and white cotton shirt. The fact that years of energetic living had brought on thread bare status to his shirt and vest was of no consequence to him. As their marriage license documents “they are respectively of full age, and competent to determine their own affairs and that it is their desire to be joined in marriage; and said George having declared his ability to support said Lena Marie in the style of life to which she is accustomed.”

For years the doll couple had lived under the same roof at 6111 Walnut Street in Pittsburg, the site of many pictures of George, but none of Lena Marie who apparently, like many older women, lived a quiet life of solitude, probably in a box in the attic. No doubt she

George and Katharine enjoying a sleigh ride.

March 8, 1914.

George welcomes Katharine to his igloo.

March 8, 1914.

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George and Katharine enjoy playing life as American Indians.

October 14, 1914.

should have checked out George’s other girl friends before agreeing to the marriage for over the years he can only be described as having a harem worthy of a sheik. Katharine Smith, George’s “mother”, wrote in 1993: “I had forgotten (probably George did too) that he had been married before to a doll named Adelaide. I believe Adelaide’s head was broken and her hair came off. (George did not do this. I wonder who did?)

Anyhow Adelaide is no more. Where she went I do not know, probably entombed in a rubbish barrel!”

Thanks to a lovingly assembled and documented photo album we know that at just over fifteen months Katharine was literally cutting her teeth on a cloth Chase doll. Next into her life comes a German bisque character doll and then in March 1914 George makes his first appearance. True to form he is ever the adventurer – conqueroring mountains of snow, gleefully enjoying a sleigh ride, and experiencing life in an igloo. By October 1914 he has moved from an igloo to a tepee. The next visual documentation of George comes in February 1915 – Katharine is nearly smothered by her doll family with George a standout among all the girls; but with a careful look we can see he has one potential male rival for the affection of the females.

In their advancing years George and Lena still live under the same roof and they get to get together occasionally. Sadly they could offer no further recollections of their own for this article, she ever the proper lady, he a now quieter man of action who still lives in a world abundantly populated by females.

Katharine’s mother and Katharine Smith surrounded by her dolls. February 20.

1915. George is blocking the face of his rival male doll.

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Book Review

The Panorama of Parisienne Dolls

By Danielle and François Theimer

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verwhelming in its scope, French historian Francois Theimer’s much anticipated book, The Panorama of Parisienne Dolls, the follow-up to The Huret Book, was well worth the wait.

Over 400 pages, it is a grand, glorious tour of the Parisienne doll beginning with events that directly influenced its emergence – the fashionable salon of the Marquise de Rambouillet (1588-1665) whose prominent female attendees sent model dolls they called “Pandora” to capital cities around the world displaying the latest Paris fashions; French artist and store mannequins; Psyche, a small paper model which appeared in the magazine of the same name (1834-1878) – all adult pleasures, but this would soon change.

Prior to the French Revolution toys were only made for the elite.

The first dolls with kid bodies were advertised in 1791 in time for children’s New Year’s gifts. The early years of the 19th century saw the birth of the Parisienne doll, the bust made of cardboard (carton moule), a kid leather body and extremely long legs. German manufacturers studied the Parisienne dolls and eventually, with improved papier-mache techniques, began to mass-produce busts, which were largely exported to France and were available for a lower cost than the French busts.

Theimer’s thorough historical analysis discusses how changing fashions influenced by current events, leaders and political motivations affected doll makers. Exquisite engravings and outstanding photography complement his intensive research.

The second generation Parisienne doll begins with Mlle Huret and a new kind of body construction and a porcelain head. Every doll maker who played a part in the doll industry is discussed chronologically – their patents and improvements are detailed at length, along with beautiful photographs of each maker’s crowning achievements.

Parisienne dolls were still being exhibited at the 1878 Exposition Universelle but as our readers know their time was ending and they were gradually being displaced by the bebe.

An easy to use appendix lists makers, important dates and suppliers, a chronological list of patents for Parisienne dolls of the second generation and the various styles of kid bodies. Another invaluable section includes the smaller sized manufacturers; the luxury Parisian retailers including Madame Lavallee-Peronne whose magazine La Poupee Modèle trumpeted the fashion doll known as “Lily”; a complete listing of a full trousseau for a doll in 1865; accessories for the Parisienne and much more.

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Learning About American-Made Dolls

The Trion Toy Company Early Suppliers of American Made Composition Dolls

by Ursula Mertz photos Otto Mertz

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he Trion Toy Company of Brooklyn was established in 1911.

By 1915, the company was doing well and was advertising regularly in the trade magazines Playthings and Toys And Novelties.

Just one year later in a December ad, Trion announced that they would participate in the spring New York Toy Show and in the Though this Chicago show in April. doll is clearly Around 1910, composition doll production was in its infancy. identified as The tremendous success of E. I. Horsman’s Billiken in 1909 had having been made by the encouraged young American toy companies to try their luck with Trion Toy Co., the production of locally made composition dolls. Besides Trion it was dressed there was Effanbee, Ideal Toy and Novelty Company and many and sold by the others. In those early days, all of them offered a similar line of dolls.

Averill Co., 13” tall.

They featured composition heads and short arms. Cloth bodies and limbs were stuffed with ground cork and with excelsior for the cheaper varieties. The composition components were made of a dense, gluebased composition, which was much too heavy to produce dolls made entirely of this material. The dolls featured molded painted hair and painted eyes.

The start of World War I gave all of This little girl is 18” tall these newly established firms a boost. Toy and marked: Trion Doll shipments from Europe had been cut off.

Co. // 1915. No name In 1916, Trion announced that they had was found for her. purchased a large additional plant She is all original, right down to her to be able to fill all orders received. shoes and socks.

They were producing 25,000 dolls Unfortunately, her a week. Trion supplied other small face is very faded. companies with dolls. Illustrated with With more coloring, her smiling little face this article are two items that were would show off to dressed and sold by the Averill Co., one better advantage. outfitted as a Native American and the other dressed in a Dutch costume. Both bear the Trion mark on their necks.

Many of the early Trion dolls were designed by Ernesto Peruggi.

They were advertised as character dolls. There were boys and girls, and they were given individual names.

The Coleman Encyclopedia states in 1915, Happy has the same face as the that some of their dolls were produced with kid previous girl. He is bodies. None of these have ever been seen. Few of 17” tall and wears the Trion dolls seem to have survived. his original clothes.

One of the Trion ads stated: “Dollar For Dollar

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Dressed in a Dutch costume, this doll was also offered for sale by the Averill Co., and is 13” tall.

the Trion line of popular price Dolls offer the best value on the market today.”

“Popular price” meant a medium price range, and one assumes that children were allowed to play with these dolls. For this reason it is very gratifying to a collector when some of these early examples are found in original clothes.

Pictured here is a little boy with a happy smile on his face, aptly named “Happy.”

His blouse and short pants are very simply styled but are relatively well sewn. The shirt has a double layer fabric collar and sleeve cuffs, and the outfit features six hand-sewn buttonholes and mother of pearl buttons. White socks are sewn in and the brown composition boots are glued on.

His cloth body was stuffed with excelsior and arms and leg joints were fastened with outside disks.

His sister must have been a notch or two up on the price scale, as she was outfitted with real socks and light brown oilcloth slippers, decorated with metal buckles. Her head came from the

This serious looking little clown is 14” tall and marked: Trion Toy Co. // 1915. No name was found for him. He is all original.

This “Playthings” ad from February 1917 shows our clown in a similar looking costume. He features real shoes and socks and must have been a slightly more expensive version.

Sunny is 18” tall and marked: Trion Toy Co. Her molded hair features a molded red bow. She has been redressed.

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Cheery is 13.5” tall and marked: Trion Toy Co. His molded red hat is most unusual. He has been redressed. (His face too is very faded.)

This half page “Playthings” ad dated December 1916, shows Cheery outfitted with real shoes and socks. Note the Trion trademark.

same mold as Happy’s, but blond mohair bangs and curls were glued directly over that molded hair. Her bloomers and half-slip were made of cheap, open weave cheesecloth, trimmed with narrow lace. The white blouse and light blue cotton jumper are made of good quality fabric and are nicely trimmed with lace and a satin tie belt. While her light straw hat shows a raw edge, the crown’s fabric lining was nicely stitched in place. The same satin ribbon was used for the hatband and an attractive bow. An ad from February 1915 shows the boy, Happy, with the same socks and slippers as this girl and dressed in an attractively styled sailor type suit.

Around 1915, hair ribbons for little girls were very popular, and Trion’s line featured a little girl with a perky, molded red hair ribbon. Advertising identified her as Sunny, even though her expression is rather serious. On the other hand a little boy with a molded red hat does honor to his name. He displays a really big smile and was called Cheery.

A little clown in polka dotted suit and pointed cap on the other hand features a rather serious expression. He was pictured in a half page ad in February 1916. No name was given for him.

Companies also hoped to compete more effectively with novel new additions to their lines. Trion ads from 1916/17 mentioned their “Sanitrion” dolls, but carried no illustrations of them or additional information. A Butler Bros. catalogue entry of 1918, however, offered two Sanitrion dolls (not pictured here). The illustration showed drawings of two babies in long gowns. The eight-inch version was listed as having wood arms at $2.00/dozen. The ten-inch dolls featured full composition arms, and cost $4.00 for a box of four dolls. The accompanying text stated: “Sanitrion Bath Dolls. A practical bath doll, can This “Playthings” be placed in water without marring head and arms. ad dated February Unbreakable composition head. Loofa (sea grass) body can 1919 is offering be used as a sponge.” Needless to say, none of these dolls a doll named Ma have ever been seen.

Belle Marianne.

She has a wig By 1919, Trion was offering a wigged girl with sleep and sleep eyes. eyes named Ma Belle Marianne. She featured the same The doll has never construction as in former years of composition head and been seen. short arms with cloth body and limbs. By now, Reimann, Seabrey Co. were sole distributors of the Trion line.

World War I ended in 1919. Lack of competition from European toys had given the young American doll industry a chance to develop. Before the war, imports had dominated the market. That would never happen again. But it also meant that the pressure for supply was off, and only the fittest of the American establishments survived. As is well known, such companies as Effanbee and the Ideal Novelty And Toy Co. became leaders in the domestic market and also exported to foreign countries. The Coleman Encyclopedia reports that the Trion Toy Company existed until 1921.

References: Anderton, Johanna Gast (1974) More Twentieth Dolls, From Bisque to Vinyl. Vol. II Athena Publishing Co., North Kansas City, M.O. Coleman Dorothy S., Elizabeth A. and Evelyn J. (1974). Collector’s Encylopedia of Dolls. Vol. I and II Crown Publishers, Inc. New York

This Toys And Novelties ad was promoting a 10” all composition doll, dressed in what looks like a bathing or play suit. It was also available in 11” and 14.”

This double page, illustrated ad in Toys and Novelties, dated February 1919, announced that 18,000 doll heads were made daily. In 1916, production was claimed to be 25,000. Apparently, by 1919 demand had slowed down.

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23” C/M Tete Jumeau in antique satin dress, foille hat, leather shoes, wonderful blue paperweight eyes, beautiful facial painting, hairline on forehead $3750.00 Now $3600.00

22” C/M FG French Fashion in original walking dress w/ bustle, matching hat, underclothes, black shoes & black stockings with “B”, pierced ears, lovely kid body, brown paperweight eyes $3400.00 Now $3250.00

20” C/M Bebe Steiner 6 Figure A, marked Steiner body w/ stiff wrists, antique dress & hat, shadowing above blue eyes, HH wig, pierced ears, lovely expression $5500.00 Now $4900.00

16” K star R 116 on original Toddler Body w/ celluloid hands, beautifully molded dome head and open/closed mouth, great expression, stationary blue eyes, eye flake lower right eye $2495.00

5 1/2” German possible Hermann mohair bear $55.00 10” Possible German Schuco mohair bear $275.00 26” Rare Heinrich Handwerck Simon & Halbig Superior #174, HH wig, brown sleep eyes, pierced ears, beautifully dressed $1695.00 Now $1550.00

20” 1957 Alexander Cissy #2146 Grace Kelly style blue taffeta with white organdy stole, earrings & bracelet $800.00 Now $725.00 21” 1955-59 Cissy Queen original dress with sash and slip, replaced panties & nylons $750.00 Now $625.00

18” C/M Phoenix Steiner #9, brown paperweight eyes, pierced ears, original silk dress (melting), HH wig, leather shoes #60, antique lace hat, fabulous face and painting $4750.00 Now $4675.00

12 1/2” C/M Tete Jumeau Depose BTE SGDG 4, blue body stamp Jumeau Medaille d or Paris, antique mohair wig, dress, undergarments, blue paperweight eyes, pierced ears, repainted hands $3995.00 Now $3795.00

23” Dolly Dimple Heubach Character, DEP 8 Germany 10 1/2, original dress, slip & bonnet, o/m w/ molded tongue, lovely dimples and wonderful smile $3100.00

20” #137 12 French type Belton, fabulous blue gray paperweight eyes, ball jointed stiff wrist body, lovely antique cotton & lace dress, HH wig, pierced ears w/ earrings $2500.00

21 1/2” C/M J. Steiner A15F Re Paris on Steiner body, antique aqua silk dress, burgundy velvet bonnet, aqua stockings, HH wig $4250.00 Now $4100.00

Antique Horse, wood & papier-mâché $39.95

8 1/2” A & M 341 4/0 Baby, blue sleep eyes, compo baby body $225.00 8 1/2” Kewpie by Richard Kruger or King Innovations, red jersey body w/ wings $100.00 9” 1950’s Schuco Rolly Bear has key wind (kind of works), mohair, Made in U.S. Zone Germany $750.00 4 1/4” Palmer Cox Brownie 1897 with frowning face, papier-mâché, black molded jacket, red vest, light aqua pants & eyes $325.00

7” Pair Ronnang Pettersen Norwegian Boy & Girl, all original, felt faces w/ painted features, felt clothes, mohair wigs, cloth bodies $150.00 7” Ronnang Pettersen Norwegian girl, celluloid doll, painted eyes to side, felt clothing $65.00 10” Ateber Kair Sleenfeldt Foss Norwegian girl, celluloid, felt & cotton dress $65.00 12 1/2” Ronnang Pettersen Norwegian felt face, mohair wig, cloth body, felt & cotton native dress $250.00

15” Georgene Raggedy Ann & Andy all original tagged bodies, small spot on Anne’s face $225.00 16” Louis Amberg type compo, molded hair, painted features, rosebud mouth and big saucer eyes, 3 fingers as is $115.00 8” Louis Amberg & Son, LA & S @ 1929 “Body Twist” jointed body, painted eyes, repair left arm, arms repainted $95.00

21” O/M Revalo #10727, hazel sleep eyes, sweet expression $425.00 16” Handwerck #109, blue sleep eyes, cotton ruffled dress, cute doll $400.00 19” Sweet Sue Sophisticate American Character all original rose & pink gown, gloves, earrings & ring $165.00 Now $150.00 Terri Lee Majorette all original with platinum blonde hair, slight split on neck $300.00 Now $250.00 16” Mary Hartline V91 signed by Mary Hartline, all original, vinyl face, hard plastic doll $295.00 Now $250.00 18” Miss Revlon original dress & earrings, 1 spot on dress $125.00 Now $100.00

22” DEP S Kestner #154, compo arms on kid body, HH wig, blue sleep eyes $400.00 Now $325.00 19” Kestner DEP #154, brown sleep eyes, kid body w/ bisque arms, mohair wig $275.00 13” A M 1894, blue stationary eyes, stiff wrist body, antique dress & undergarments, cabinet size $265.00 5” Celluloid Googlie Juno Germany all original dressed in Swedish outfit, mohair wig and bonnet, 5 piece body $175.00

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The Russian girl listed in the SFBJ catalogue of 1912.

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MAGNIFICENT MARY TODD LINCOLN china head lady doll, circa 1860, 20” tall, $2250.

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Nora’s Antique Dolls & Collectibles 1-732-341-2611 Extremely rare 11” incised Jumeau cartouche.

Extraordinary pale bisque and mesmerizing spiral blue threaded eyes. Marked early Jumeau body in excellent original condition. Exquisite antique costume. Visit her and other quality antique dolls and accessories on my website.

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rubylane.com/shops/nora2 Fabulous antique factory made pink silk brocade dress, bonnet, shoes and socks for doll of approximately 19”-21” in height.

Excellent condition. $1695.

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for beautiful dolls and genuine antique clothing items and wigs for your dolls.

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9” AM “Just Me” An outstanding example of one of the most beloved of AM characters.The face speaks for itself. Great bisque and adorable body,precious original dress under her coat,can be seen on my website. $1700.

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10” Simon Halbig Rare Character #1448 known as IV. Fully jointed body, original Scottish attire. $11,500.

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For a Valentine’s treat, call for this adorable 22” toggle tongue K*R 126 with flirty eyes $1,200. Holding 14” Bye-Lo Baby by Grace Putnam $495.

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www.gloriasantiquedolls.com email: dollstx@cableone.net RA Character Boy9 1/2”, laughing open/ closed mouth with upper and lower molded teeth and tongue, molded hair, painted eyes, perfect bisque except for some specks on the neck behind the ear, 5 piece body with unpainted torso, original romper. $795. Member UFDC and NADDA. Call 215-794-8164 or email: alloyd@nni.com or find me at

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Victorian Retreat Antique Dolls Lynne Shoblom.

Phone 928-445-5908 or cell 928-713-1909.

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Fantastic 22” closed mouth and rare Simon Halbig 719. Gorgeous blue spiral eyes, beautiful oily bisque, expert painting on this sweet character face.

She is on her original chunky straight wristed body, lovely antique whitework dress and hat, original mohair wig.

There a few wig pulls, other than that perfect bisque. A steal at only $4295! (books for $6500!) See this beauty and more dolls at my Ruby Lane site.

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A Page from the Past:

A Galluba and Hofmann Catalogue Page and Some Matching Figurines

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by Sharon Hope Weintraub

stablished in 1891 by Hugo Galluba and Georg Hofmann 1891, the Germany company of Galluba and Hofmann is renowned among doll collectors for its beautiful bisque and china bathing beauties, fashion ladies, and half dolls. However, as has happened with so many German porcelain manufacturers, much of the company’s original catalogue material has been lost or destroyed. So, when a generous fellow collector from Germany sent me a copy of a single catalogue page, I was granted a rare glimpse back into history. Many of the figurines featured on the page are scarce and unusual, affirming Galluba’s extraordinary artistry and imagination. Although the page, shown in Illustration 1, was a copy of a copy, the images were still clear enough for me to definitely attribute several bathing belles in my own collection to this factory.

Illustration 3. Bisque bathing beauty of matronly woman, original bathing suit and wig. 5.5 inches long and 4.75 inches high, no visible marks.

Illustration 4. Close-up of face of Illustration 3.

Illustration 1. Copy of a catalogue page from Galluba and Hofmann.

Illustration 2. Close-up of portion of catalogue page.

The catalogue page also demonstrates that Galluba had a sense of humor as well. Illustration 2 is a tableau featuring a handsome man in a bathing outfit gazing upon two women in net swimsuits, one a lovely young lady looking coyly over a shapely shoulder and the other a rather heavy-set matron.

According to my German correspondent, the accompanying card placed between the man and the two ladies roughly translates as, “ I hope she doesn’t become like the old lady.’

The old lady herself is pictured in Illustration 3, and I think she has a beauty all her own. Of smooth bisque with a tanned, somewhat sallow, complexion, she is a superbly sculptured study of what thirty years or so will do to even

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Illustration 5.

Bisque bathing beauty. 6.5 inches long and 3.75inches high.

Incised “1424 KK.”

Illustration 6. Close-up of face of Illustration 5.

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the most lovely and lissome bathing beauty, assuming she is made of fragile flesh instead of immutable bisque.

Her body unsparingly portrays all the marks of the whips and scorns of time, from her double chin and fleshy arms to her sagging beasts and pot belly. She wears her original net bathing suit, printed in a zig-zag pattern reminiscent of bargello needlepoint, and has her original mohair wig, which even has scattered gray hairs among the brown. This elegant elderly bather is 5.5 inches long and 4.75 inches high. Any marks she carries are covered by her costume, but the catalogue number is listed as “T.80432TT.” Illustration 4 is a close-up of her strongly sculpted face. Under her frowning brows, her intaglio black sideglancing eyes are outlined in black with red lid lines. Her eyelids and the bags under her eyes are deeply molded and she has a slightly thickened nose, sunken cheeks, and sagging jowls. Yet, there is still something sensitive about her full lips, and she displays a beauty that is ageless and unique.

The nubile nude in Illustration 5 is clearly the matron’s delightful daughter from the catalogue tableau, although time has claimed not only her bathing suit, but also almost all of her blonde mohair wig. The beautiful bisque complexion is a soft rose, and her youthful curves and long lithe limbs are subtly modeled. Her slender feet and ankles are clad in molded light blue ballet-type bathing slippers. This sleek sylph is 6.5 inches long and 3.75 inches high. She is incised underneath “1424 KK,” matching the catalogue number. This model, with a molded cap, appears on the same row and her model number is preceded by “C.” Looking carefully at the page, it does appear that some of the wigged women are indicated by a “T,” while the version with a molded cap or hair may be denoted by a “C.” Her face, as seen in Illustration 6, is decorated in the more typical Galluba style. She has one stroke brows and her intaglio blue eyes have black pupils highlighted with raised white dots, and are outlined in black with red lid lines. The beautifully shaped coral lips are slightly smiling.

Illustration 7 shows two kneeling nymphs. Both have

Illustration 7. Close-up of portion of catalogue page.

Illustration 8. Bisque bathing beauty, original bathing suit.

5.5 inches tall. No visible marks.

Illustration 9. Close-up of face of Illustration 8.

the catalogue number “1424 WW.” The first appears to be wigged, while the second figurine, whose catalogue number is preceded by a “C,” appears to have molded hair, topped by a bow, and her catalogue number also ends with an “A.” The bather indicated by 1424 WW is pictured in the flesh, or at least the bisque, in Illustration 8. She wears her original net bathing suit, also printed in a zig-zag pattern similar to that pictured in Illustration 3. Unfortunately, she did not also retain her original wig, and must make do with a substitute hairdo. Any marks are hidden under her clothing, and she is 5.5 inches tall. Her face, as can be seen in Illustration 9, is done in the typical Galluba style.

Illustration 10 is a close-up of a figurine pictured on the catalogue page, second row from the bottom. It appears to be of a bathing beauty crouching on a large crab. The

Illustration 10. Close-up of catalogue number is “8034/167 portion of catalogue page. schwarz.” Schwarz is German for black.

And the china cutie on her crustacean in Illustration 11 is indeed clad in a very fetching painted bathing suit of “schwarz,” trimmed in white.

A coordinating black and white stripped scarf covers her molded dark blonde hair and she has dark blonde one stroke brows, blue painted eyes with black pupils, black and red lid lines, and bee-stung coral lips.

Incised underneath “8043,” this beauty and her beast are 4.5 inches long and tall.

However, even without the catalogue, she can be definitely identified as Galluba, because, as seen in Illustration 12, underneath she is stamped with a partial mark of the Galluba’s intertwined “G” and “H” within a crowned shield.

The catalogue also pictures other beautiful beach goers on shellfish steeds. Illustration 13 is another close-up of the catalogue page, also from the same row, picturing a petite pretty bather perched on an oversized lobster. The catalogue number appears to be “9937/T.1407 EE.” Illustration 14 is of a diminutive bisque damsel on a giant china lobster. Although the lady has lost her swimsuit, she still wears her original brown mohair wig and her molded pink ballet-type bathing slippers. There is a wooden peg in the bather’s bottom which fits into a round hole in the upper portion of the lobster’s tail. The little lady herself is 2.75 inches tall and 2 inches and incised on her back “407 C.e.” The deep red lobster is 6.5 inches long and is not only incised “9937,” but is also stamped underneath with a faded shield mark of Galluba. The bather touches a delicate finger to her lips and appears deep in thought. Maybe she is wondering where she can find a bucket of melted butter!

Illustration 14. Bisque bathing beauty on china lobster. Bathing beauty is 2.75 inches tall and 2 inches and incised “407 C.e.” Lobster is 6.5 inches long, incised “9937,” and stamped with Galluba shield mark.

Illustration 12.

Partial Galluba mark stamped underneath Illustration 11.

Illustration 11. China figurine of bathing beauty on crab. 4.5 inches long and tall. Incised “8043.”

Sharon Weintraub, Author, Bawdy Bisques and Naughty Novelties: German Bathing Beauties and Their Risqué Kin, http://www.onr.com/user/bblady Bibliography: Cieslik, Jurgen and Marianne. German Doll Encyclopedia.

Cumberland, Maryland: Hobby House Press, Inc., 1985.

Weintraub, Sharon. Bawdy Bisques and Naughty Novelties; German Bathing Beauties and their Risqué Kin. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.

Illustration 13.

Close-up of portion of catalogue page.

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UFDC 2009 National Convention

Snow Babies Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the North Pole Discovery

Presented by Deanna Pinizotto and author Mary Morrison.

Highlights from the Special Exhibits Photographed at the United Federation of Doll Clubs National Convention

A look at some of our favorite exhibits.

Playing Barbies

Presented by Judene Hansen

Barbie’s predecessor the Bild Lili doll and the earliest Barbie including a #1 Barbie signed by Ruth Handler.

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This unusual piece acknowledges the rivalry over who reached the North Pole first, Cook or Peary.

Use 363, 369, 366, 365, 361 (in this order)

Photo 359 Info on how to join

Happy 100th Birthday Billiken

Presented by Ursula Mertz, Laurie McGill, Ann Coleman and Gae Ward.

Billiken was the first American doll to receive a design copyright, paving the way for this country’s composition doll industry.

A hundred years ago the Billiken craze swept America, his image appearing on everything from key chains to pickle forks.

This special exhibit was supplemented by a slide program which explained the importance of the funny looking character known as Billiken to the success of America’s then fledgling doll industry.

Pandora and Her Wardrobe Presented by Susan Sirkis

Pandora, a 27-inch tall articulated doll, with a wardrobe made by Susan Sirkis, reflecting the fashions worn from 1825-1835.

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Paper Dreams and Cardboard Hearts

Presented by Laurie McGill

Over one hundred years of paper dolls documented this popular pastime.

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Shopping in Brittany, France

by Jan Peterson, Photos Elwyn Peterson

Claude in front of her amazing shop in Dinan, Brittany, France.

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Drawers filled with antique beaded flowers.

or those of us who love to sew for our old girls, or for those of us who happily hire someone else to costume our dolls, an amazing source of authentic fabrics, buttons, silk threads, trims and laces can be found in the charming medieval town of Dinan in Brittany, France. Of course, absolutely nothing can replace a visit in person to the magical world of Fleur de lin et Bouton d’or (Flax Flower and Buttercup - buttercups in French are “gold buttons”, so the play on words is delightful), but for those with no travel plans to France in the near future, the shop has a wonderful website and purchases can be made on-line.

Claude Le Guen, the charming owner of the shop, is a delightful guide to the sewing treasures of the past. Her mother was a professional seamstress and brought her daughter up to love and appreciate fine silk passementerie, rare 19th century ribbons, glass buttons and a myriad of other treasures, all made by hand. Claude studied at the PhD level in town and country planning and for three years she was a contractor for her university, but eleven years ago she decided to trade it all in for a new direction in life working with the beautiful materials she had learned to love growing up in a family of couturière heritage. She bought a charming little shop nestled among

Button, button who’s got the button? Claude does in every shape, size and color imaginable!

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Customers delight in what unexpected treasures await them in Fleur de Lin et Bouton d’Or.

An Alladin’s Cave of sewing delights to thrill every doll couturiere.

Rarest of the rare circa 1900 hand-made wax flowers in their orginial wrappers preserve their pristine condition.

Fabulous flower trims dating from the 19th Century to the 1930s.

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buildings dating to the thirteenth century on a steep cobblestoned street in the Old Town of Dinan. Claude has lovingly furnished the shop with 19th century display armoires and counter tops. Charming display shelves of antique wooden spools hold sewing treasures to tempt even the non-seamstresses among us. Stepping into her shop feels exactly like stepping back in time. As my husband was taking the photos for this article, it was so much fun listening to the reaction of tourists and hard-core sewing enthusiasts as they wandered into her shop for the first time! Without exception, there were sharp intakes of breath and then comments of wonderment at the whole ambiance of the shop.

Claude is a joy to visit with. Her English is fluent, as are her French and Italian, and she manages very well in Spanish, so doll collectors from all over the world can converse with her in those languages. Claude carries materials for sewing and hat making for every size and scale, from the smallest mignonette to real-life people. When I explained to Claude that my personal interest was antique dolls, she simple bubbled over with items to show me and ideas on how to incorporate them into a doll’s trousseau. Many of the shelves are marked POUPEE, so it is easy to discover treasures on your own. Claude has charming items for dolls: everything from picnic baskets to a rare egg-shaped basket interwoven with silk to use in the presentation of a mignonnette, hand-woven rice grass in pristine condition (despite its decades and decades of age) for making doll hats in every scale, precious, brilliantly colored cloth flowers of velvet and silk to trim hats, the list goes on and on.

The best part of visiting with Claude is listening to her charming stories of how she finds her A lovely 19th Century treasures. Auctions, old estates, and often just great luck have led Claude to her finds. Several chromolithograph of a young French seamstress. treasures have actually found her, too! Her favorite stories are of little old ladies who happen

Light as air valencennes, chantilly, and other French laces are available in a myriad of patterns.

Delicate gold filament Spanish lace, beaded purses and firescreen fans grace the shop.

The selection of dollsized ribbons and trims is extensive enough to raise one’s blood pressure!

Elegant passementerie braided trims in diminuitive doll sizes.

These elegant silk hat trims came from the granddaughter of a 19th Century French milliner.

Delicate silk flowers and ribbons perfect for trimming that French fashion’s chapeau!

Tiny antique flowers and beaded purses to please the most demanding doll.

into her shop and tell her stories of their own grandmothers who were seamstresses or milliners. Many times they mention they have hat ribbons, flowers of silks and feathers, trims and laces from the past tucked away in their attics! Claude has been able to buy entire collections of fabulous trims and ribbons, over 100 years old and in pristine condition, from these wonderful stashes. Once, she acquired the oh-so-rare wax flower nosegays for weddings dating from 1900 still wrapped in their original papers and still snowy white! I have personally been on a quest for these for wedding bouquets for my French fashion dolls and about fainted when Claude offered me a bouquet as a memory of my first visit to her shop! It is a sure thing it will not be my last! Another incredible find were 19th century iron molds for pressing silk and velvet into the petals to make every sort of flower imaginable for hats and sewing trims. I gave Claude a current copy of Antique Doll Collector magazine and returned a few days later for a few more photos. She had devoured the magazine and recognized myriads of antique adornments on the doll costumes in the magazine. When I came into the shop a

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A collection of doll baskets, including a rare mignonnette’s presentation egg-shaped basket woven with silk ribbon!

Antique embroidered initials can be sewn into your doll’s clothes.

second time, Claude had organized piles of tiny treasures that had been tucked away in her back room.

She has tiny beaded bags, sparkling faux jewels to trim elegant gowns, parasols suited for large bébés, a tiny china tea service, and lovely fans for large dolls. I felt I had landed in dolly paradise!

Among the treasures on display, were beautifully made flowers of every sort totally hand strung of glass beads. Claude said that ladies purchase them today for trimming their own hats and making brooches. Their original purpose, at the turn of the 20th century and earlier, was actually to make funeral bouquets for the rich! The beaded flowers lasted a long time on the graves and were a status symbol because of their cost. Claude said her own grandmother was from a simple family and her only dolls as a child were made of rags and corn cobs. Claude related that when a child died from an affluent family, the funeral director would place a tiny china doll or cherub among the beaded flowers. Her grandmother, as a little girl, and her small friends would wait a respectable time after the burial and then would slip into the cemetery to rescue the baby dolls! For her grandmother and many other little French girls at the time, these little dolls were the only commercially made toys they ever owned. Somehow I think long-ago French mothers who had lost a child would not have minded so much that these funeral poupées ended up beloved “bébés”, tenderly costumed and treasured by children who would never have had a commercially made doll without them.

I often think how different my own life would be had I never discovered my first French doll. Owning her has led me into tiny places of pure magic like Fleur de lin et Bouton d’or that I would have never noticed before. Best of all is making new friends who share our love of the past and the beautiful dolls that capture its romance.

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In France, Claude’s shop can be found at: 9, rue du Petit Fort (Jerzual), Dinan, France 22100 Telephone/Fax: 02 96 85 05 87 Open seven days a week from June 15th to September 15th From 10 am to noon and from 2 pm until 7 pm (The rest of the year the shop can be opened on request.)

Her online shop can be found at: www.fleurdelinetboutondor.com

Displayed on an old velvet fob, these tiny brass pieces are perfect to adorn a doll’s hat along with two tiny tussy mussies.

These little enameled buttons are tiny jewels!

What French doll wouldn’t die to have a costume ardorned with these rare tiny gold fleur-de-lis buttons!

Auction Gallery

Dressed in their original theatrical costumes, Jumeau’s rare 203 character boy, 27” and his 24” Tete Jumeau companion, sold as a pair for $72,500.

Theriault’s Sells the Vera Bryant Collection

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heriault’s recent auction extravaganza, January 8, 9 and 10, in Newport Beach, CA, offered collectors the opportunity to bid on two extraordinary lifelong collections. A perfect complement to the Büktas collection of miniatures was the legendary collection of Vera Bryant, sold on Saturday, January 9. Focusing on elusive models and unusual faces, this amazing collection offered the rarest of French and German dolls with resulting stunning prices. The breathtaking Jumeau character 203 and his lovely partner, still together after 125 years, ten Bru bebes, numerous Jumeaus, four A.T.’s, bebes by Huret, Schmitt, Steiner, poupees, plus rare German characters, automata, antique doll costumes, furniture and accessories showcased a dazzling display of her collecting prowess.

Prices do not include the buyer’s premium.

35” bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, possibly an exhibition model, $42,000.

Bisque Bebe Modele by Leon Casimir Bru, 18”, $39,000.

Kammer and Reinhardt 107 “Karl,” 21”, $46,000.

Featured on our December 2009 cover, this early Portrait model Jumeau, 26”, sold for $53,000.

22” A. T. Bebe by Andre Thuiller, $42,000.

16” Huret poupee with original costume, gutta percha body, $20,000, 8” table by Maison Huret, $3,600, 17” Huret with original costume, gutta percha body, $13,500.

15” A.T. with signed shoes, $42,000.

Lady at the Harp by Vichy, 28” with rare Jumeau portrait face, $40,000.

19” A.T. by Andre Thuiller, with original signed shoes, $46,000.

15” Bebe by Schmitt et Fils, $15,000 with 22” walnut canopied bed, $2,700. continued...

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Heubach Koppelsdorf 319 googly, 12”, $24,000.

Series E Steiner, 24”. $31,000.

Bebe Bru in original taufling costume, signed shoes, 12 inches, $28,000.

29” Jumeau Triste, $23,000.

Simon and Halbig Model 1305 in rare 22” size, $14,000.

Theriault’s Sells the Hanne Büktas Collection

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t was a dream come true for miniature enthusiasts – thousands of items from the renowned collection of Hanne Büktas of Vienna were sold, beginning Friday, January 8 and continuing on Sunday. The collection grew out of a love of decorating, her initial acquisition an empty room box. The search was on for appropriate miniature furnishings to make it a cozy, livable space. The collection was replete with everything imaginable, peering in at a room box or a dollhouse one viewed bustling activity, the interiors reflective of life during the 19th century.

The enormity of the collection presented questions about how best to sell it. Hanne Büktas made the final decision – if a house or room was purchased with original contents it was sold as such, furnishings, accessories and dolls that were acquired separately were sold individually or in lots so the next owner could furnish according to their tastes. The two volume catalogs did justice to what is considered by many to be the finest and most comprehensive collection of miniatures ever privately collected.

For more information on Theriault’s January auctions visit www.theriaults. com, or call 800-638-0422. Prices do not include the buyer’s premium.

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The Irish Home dollhouse, 42” x 43” x 33”, a large, grand two story dollhouse, mid 19th century, $21,000.

Large English wooden dollhouse known as the Balustraded House, circa 1775, 57” x 62” x 20”, formerly from the Vivien Green collection, $47,500.

Early Nuremberg kitchen with contents, 20” x 14” x 16”, $19,500.

Though appearing to be a dolls’ house, the façade opens to reveal a German wooden kitchen with Maerklin stove and accessories, 27” x 31” x 17, $16,000.

A German Toy Shop, fully stocked with Erzebirge toys, 28” x 18” x 12”, $12,000.

Early 19th century winery with tasting area, 28” x 19” x 17”, $15,000.

Early 19th century set of English red painted chairs and settee, provenance Vivien Greene collection, $10,250.

Pair of German all bisque dolls, 5”, with sculpted hats and jointed knees, $5,200.

Late 19th century room in the Rococo style, 39”x 20” x 21” , $11,000.

French mignonette with original costume, $4250, German soft metal canopy bed and cradle, $2,400.

French all bisque mignonette with jointed elbows, bare feet, all original, 5-1/2”, $7,000.

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n December 12, the Letitia Penn Doll Club hosted their annual Christmas luncheon at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel in Philadephia. Nearly 170 people attended the festivities which included a salesroom, dazzling helpers, a competitive exhibit and a program on the Christmas classic, the Nutcracker. Attendees were delighted with the favors – a Nutcracker Street Vendor from Byers’ Choice.

Clockwise fron top left: Becky and Andy Ourant, Adamstown, PA, in the Letitia Penn salesroom. Carol Woodley presented an entertaining program on nutcrackers. Pam Medina, Wallingford, PA, had a selection of Greiners for sale. Roxanne LeMay Morison, Flourtown, PA, with a doll she costumed in antique fabric.

Marjorie Ann Yocum (of the former Merritt Doll Museum) and her daughter, Becky Gottschall. Anna May Case, president of Letitia Penn Doll Club and John Clendenien, Chairman of the Event.

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

February 2010

6 Leesburg, FL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale. Venetian Gardens Community Bldg. Orange Blossom/Hills & Lakes Doll Club. 352-383-4759.

6 Pensacola, FL. Doll Show. The Wright Place. Pensacola Doll Study Club. 850-475-1726.

6 Punta Gorda, FL. Doll Show. Charlotte Harbor Event Center.

Pt. Charlotte Doll Club. Meerle Romeer. 941-286-1446.

6 Vallejo, CA. Doll Show. Vallejo Fairgrounds. Nancy Jo’s.

925-229-4190.

6 Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction. Sweetbriar Auctions.

410-275-2094.

7 Bellevue, WA. Doll & Toy Market. Red Lion Bellevue Inn. Teresa Lehmbeck. 425-413-9516.

7 Willowbrook, IL. Doll & Bear Show & Sale. Julie Bronski.

312-919-7135.

13 Arcadia, CA. Doll Show & Sale. Arcadia Masonic Lodge.

Forever Young.

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

13 New Braunfels, TX. Doll Show. New Braunfels Civic Center.

Dorothy Meredith. 830-708-8054.

13 Portland, OR. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Nat’l Guard Armory. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775-348-7713.

14 Columbus, OH. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Aladdin Shrine Center. Mark Harris. 740-297-0318 14 Hackensack, NJ. Doll Show. Rothman Center. JMK Show.

352-527-6666.

19 Hyattsville, MD. Black Doll Show & Sale. The Mall at Prince Georges. Lindsey Johnson. 301-649-1915.

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

20 Lighthouse Pt., FL. Doll Show & Sale. Lighthouse Poinr.

Annette. 954-735-9434.

20 Phoenix, AZ. Dolls & Bears & More Show & Sale. No. Phoenix Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall. Sunbonnet Doll Club. 480-419-0246.

20 Port Orange, FL. Doll Show. City of Port Orange Adult Center. E. Florida Doll Collectors Guild. Pam. 321-258-0489.

20 Roseville, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775-348-7713.

20 Scottsdale, AZ. Doll Auction. Chaparral Suites Resort.

Frasher’s Doll Auctions. 816-625-3786.

21 Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Gail Lemmon. 440-396-5386.

March 2010 Consider Us When Selling Your Dolls

Ken Farmer Auctions is a full service auction gallery. We can help you sell one doll or an entire collection. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

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Email: info@kfauctions.com

105 Harrison St. Radford, VA 24141 Phone: (800) 476-5359 L V A #434

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6 Escondido, CA. Doll Show & Sale. Church of the Resurrection Parish Center. Marion Gladwin. 760-745-2319.

6-7 Gaithersburg, MD. 148th Eastern National Antique Doll Show. The Fairgrounds. Belllman Events. 443-617-3590.

6 Millbrae, CA. Dolls & Bears Show & Sale. Clarion SFO Hotel. Doll Festival. 831-438-5349.

6 Santa Barbara, CA. Doll Show. Earl Warren Showgrounds.

Santa Barbara Doll Club. 805-733-1261.

6 Webster Groves, MO. “Dolls from Storybook Land” Exhibit. Christopher Hawken House. Greater St. Louis Doll Club. 314-692-8678.

7 Oregon, IL. Doll & Toy Show. Historical Coliseum Bld. 815-234-8332.

13 Chartres Cedex, France. Toys & Railways Auction. Galerie DeChartes. 33(0)2 37 88 28 28.

13 El Paso, TX. Doll Show & Sale. El Paso Holiday Inn-Airport.

Joni Canak. 915-592-9048.

13 Fairhope, AL. Doll & Toy Show & Sale. Fairhope Civic Center Auditorium. Eastern Shore Doll Study Club of Alabama .251-980-5958.

13-14 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale. Puyallup Fair & Event Center. Crossroads. Dorothy. 775-348-7713.

14 Anaheim, CA. Dolls & Jewelry Show & Sale. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. Doll Festival. 831-438-5349.

14 Houston, TX. Doll Show & Sale. Marriott Hotel. Bluebonnet Bebes of Houston Doll Club. 713-283-5900.

14 Lansing, MI. Doll Show. DeWitt Banquet & Conference Center. 269-599-1511.

14 Maquoketa, IA. Doll Show. Jackson County Fairgrounds.

Dora Pitts. 563-242-0139.

16 Chartres Cedex, France. Doll Auction. Galerie DeChartes.

33(0)2 37 88 28 28.

19 Golden, CO. Doll Show & Sale. Jefferson County Fairgrounds. 303-922-2935.

20 Boise, ID. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Bishop Kelly High School. Melinda’s Dolls. 775-342-7629.

20 Phoenix, AZ. Doll Show. No. Phoenix Baptist Church.

Harlene. 480-831-9081.

20 Tupelo, MS. Doll & Toy Sale.The Summit Center. Southland Doll & Bear Club. 662-343-8960.

20 Venice, FL. Doll Show & Sale. Woodmere Park. Venice Doll Club. 941-766-1192.

26-27 Ladenburg, Germany. Spring Auction. LadenburgerSpielzengauktion. 0049(0)6203-13014.

27 Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Alexander Firemen’s Rec. Hall.

Fairland Dolls. Sue Spink. 585-591-2841.

27-28 Atlantic City, NJ. Antiques & Collectors Show. Atlantic City Convention Center. JMK Shows. 973-927-2794.

27 Chartres Cedex, France. Doll houses & Miniatures & More Auction. Galerie DeChartes. 33(0)2 37 88 28 28.

27 Glendale, CA. Doll Show & Sale. Glendale Civic Auditorium. Jewel City Doll Club. 818-248-4862.

27 Palm Springs, FL. Doll & Bear Show. St. Luke Catholic Chuch. Donna. 561-965-9460.

27 Paris, France. Doll Auction. Hotel Ambassador. Theimer Auctions. Francois.theimer@wanadoo.fr 27-28 Spring City, PA. Dollhouse & Miniature & Toy Auction.

Rhoads & Rhoads Auction Center. Eileen Rhoads Auctioneer.

610-385-4818.

28 Ft. Wayne, IN. Doll & Bear Show & Sale. The Lantern. B&L Promotions. 419-228-4657.

April 2010

8-9 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holliday Inn, Nashua. Withington Auction, Inc. 603-478-3232.

10 Des Moines, IA. Doll & Bear & Toy Sale. Iowa State Fairgrounds Walnut Center Bldg. Colleen Holden.

515-986-1975.

10 E. Syracuse, NY. Doll Show & Sale. 148 Sanders Creek Pkwy. Mid York Doll Club. 315-698-4501.

10 Ringgold, GA. Doll Show & Sale. Colonnade Catoosa Civic Center. Chattanooga Doll Club. 423-596-8167.

10 San Jose, CA. Doll Show. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.

Dorothy Drake. 775-348-7713. www.dolls4all.com 11 East Meadow, NY. Doll Show & Sale. Temple Emanu-el.

Muriel. 516-481-1745.

11 Evansville, IN. Tri-State Doll Show and Sale. 4-H Fairgrounds. Info: Rhoda Wade. 618-265-3191. Dealer Inquiries Welcome.

15 Hatfield, PA. Important Alderfer Doll Auction.

501 Fairgrounds Road. (215) 393-3023 17 Chartres Cedex, France. Fine Toy Auction. Galerie DeChartes. 33(0)2 37 88 28 28.

17-18 Seattle, WA. NADDA Annual Doll Show & Sale. Through the Ages Exhibit. Doubletreee Guest Suites Seattle Airport Southcenter. 206-575-8220.

17 Sparks, NV. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Melinda’s Dolls. 775-342-7629.

18 Columbus, OH. Doll Show & Sale. Aladdin Shrine Center.

Mark Harris. 740-297-0318 18 Whitman, MA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Knights of Columbus. Whitman Mother’s Club. 781-447-6079.

21-25 Burlingame, CA. Treasures for Little Children Convention.

Antique Toys. Must be a member to attend convention.

Public Sales Day on April 25. Sondra Krueger. 530-893-5135.

24 Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds. Larry Herman. 925-947-1572.

25 Rochester, NY. Doll Show & Sale. Eagle’s Club. Henrietta Doll Lovers Club. 585-889-2015.

25-5/2 Trenton, TN. Teapot Festival. www.teapotcollection.com 25 Tucson, AZ. Doll Show & Sale. Randolph Park Hotel. Karen Kosies. 520-321-0003. www.tucsondollshow.com 25 St. Charles, IL. Antique & Collectible Toy & Doll Show.

Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows, Inc. 773-736-5140.

4/30-5/1 Vallejo, CA. Doll Show & Sale.Vallejo Fairgrounds.

Nancy Jo. 925-229-4190.

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vallejo, CA Vallejo Fairgrounds

February 6 Apr. 30 - May 1 Friday 12:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m.

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

24” Amazing “Long Face” Schmitt bebe! Extremely rare stunning doll. Please call for price.

Website: www.nancyjodollsales.com

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www.frizellburgantiques.com Visit our website today! A quality group shop specializing in dolls, toys and holidays. Laura Turner, proprietor, 1909 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster, MD 21158.

410-848-0664 410-875-2850 Open Thurs-Sun 11-5

Antique Dolls • Perfume Bottles Antique Furniture • Jewelry and Vintage Clothing

We also carry a quality line of antiques, textiles, furniture and jewelry. 30 years of experience where you can buy or sell with confidence. Call us with your wants — we have an ever-changing inventory

Sherman’s Antiques

Come Spend the Day - Everybody Welcome!

Open Tues. thru Sun. 10-5 Located in Historic Evanswood Village on Hwy. 10 Weyauwega, WI 1-920-867-4300 Ask for Dawn.

& Doll Hospital

155 E. Haines Blvd., Lake Alfred, FL 33850 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

Sara Bernstein’s Dolls 10 Sami Court, Englishtown, NJ 07726 Phone 732-536-4101 Email: santiqbebe@aol.com www.sarabernsteindolls.com www.rubylane.com/shops/sarabernsteindolls

416-463-6369 Chip@ChipBarkelAntiques.com P.O. Box 790 Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 4R7 Canada

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Sondra Krueger Antiques

Buying and Selling antique doll furniture, dollhouses, antique toy china, accessories. www.sondrakrueger.com Ebay Store: Sondra Krueger Antiques phone 530-893-5135.

Email: sondkr@sondrakrueger.com

WANTED TO BUY • Music Boxes • Musical Clocks • Mechanical Organs

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

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

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Phone 302-475-5374 Email: RSteele855@aol.com Visit my website: www.ReginaSteele.com RESTORATION of Antique Teddy Bears. Professional repair specializing in early soft stuffed toys. Always interested in BUYING old bears and pals in any condition.

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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.

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Now here is a scrumptious little 8.5" morsel just in time to sweeten your Valentine's Day! This adorable all-bisque wrestler has robin-egg blue eyes, an impish and delightful expression, all in excellent condition. Long ash brown mohair wig, antique straw bonnet, and antique silk coat dress in pale creme and fab yellow bootines. She rivals any cherub! $3995

Nothin' says lovin' like a teddy bear with roses and a Valentine! This blank button 12.5" beauty has a luxuriant, full apricot mohair coat, original stitching, glass eyes and felt paws. He will even arrive at your door or your loved one's door complete with his antique letter box Valentine. $1995

What a pretty DEP! Dressed in a charming white work antique dress and lovely pink and white bonnet, this 23" marked 10 bebe with her sapphire-blue sleep eyes, original corn silk blonde mohair wig and rosy bisque is sure to win your affection. French wood and composition body, antique under set and shoes. $925

The hypnotic amber gaze of this luscious early EJ Bebe sets the heart autter. This treasure has the early ball jointed stamped Jumeau body with solid wrists, perfect bisque, bronze mohair wig, cork pate, original dress, and antique leather shoes.

Sixteen inches and pristine condition. $7985

A treasure from the early works of Capo di monte~ a cherub with resting lamb. Pristine example with gilded edge work.

Superb workmanship and artistry. 4" w x 3.5"h $275

Valerie Fogel

North Bend, WA. 98045 Tel: 425.765.4010 Fax: 425.292.0185 (call 1st) Valerie@beautifulbebes.com Member UFDC

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Kammer and Reinhardt 109 “Elise” Character Child, 17 inches, all original. Call for details.

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Classic Bru Jne Bebe, 18 inches, size 6, Chevrot kid body with bisque arms and wooden lower legs, antique velvet coat with ermine stole.

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