Antique DOLL Collector February 2017 Vol. 20, No. 1
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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls
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KEWPIES REDUX
February 2017 Volume 20, Number 1
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For Fashion’s Sake A Look at Antique Doll Corsets
Collector Blain Kukevitch updates us on his Obsession
by Laurie Baker
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French Faux Bamboo Doll Furniture
By Elizabeth Schmahl and Carmen Farrell
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2016 UFDC Special Exhibits Part 2 photographed by Keith Kaonis
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Bertha Palmer American Royalty… Social Queen of the City By Laura Terrace
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REVIEW: The Toledo Doll & Bear Show by Sandy Bullock
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Antique DOLL Collector
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About The Cover A 16” O’Neill cloth Valentine Kuddle Kewpie produced by Krueger Doll Co of NY with heart Valentine tag and original bow. Cloth 17” Scootles, also made by Krueger, in original outfit - both very rare. Far right, front, 12” black compo Scootles in original tagged Scootles outfit, made by the Cameo Doll Co. Dancing on top of the Valentine box is an action bisque Kewpie know as an O Mouth. Alongside, are two black bisque “Hottentot” Kewpies - just over 2” with jointed arms. On the lower left, an original 8” compo Scootles dressed in a very unusual tagged Scootles yellow outfit with matching shoes / socks and motherof-pearl belt buckle. By her side, 5” bisque Doodle Dog, signed Rose O’ Neill. The last two Kewpies, one on his belly with a Doodle Dog pup sitting on his back, and a rare tumbling Hertwig bisque Kewpie attempting a cartwheel. 12 Auction Gallery 44 Collectibles 54 Emporium 58 Memorial 59 News 61 Calendar 63 Classified
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1) 11” Autoperipatetikos with Rare Poured Wax Head - She’s almost too rare! A mechanical Wax Fashion! Mint and functional with mint rooted hair and Original Silk Gown w/ train! $1200 2) 10” Rare Wax Socket Head Kestner - Original Schmitt type 8-Ball Mint Body, sleep eyes, full silky wig, original period clothes and leather shoes. See her in the Coleman’s Encyclopedia! $1500 3) 8.5” Jewel of the East! - Rare miniature Motschmann w/ Original Silk Clothes w/ Hat, working lever Wired Eyes, and even jointed ankles on this early and rare Asian example! $1500 4) 11” Chinese Opera Couple - Two dolls in wonderful original clothes, with original headdress, perfect theatrical facial artwork and perfect fingers too! $295
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5) 7.5” Baby Face Miniature Wax in Original Clothes - As seen in the Coleman”s Encyclopedia - a mint 1860”s doll w/ glass eyes, perfect little wax limbs, and silk pinafore. A tiny treasure! $1100 6) Rare China Head Mechanical - An important museum piece for the China Head or Mechanical collector, so unusual and All Original ca: 1870. In his dashing silk velvet suit and cravat. When wound he cranks the ivory handle of his Miniature Music Box on legs to a fanciful tune! A handsome 18” overall. One of a kind! $2500
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