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Carmel Doll Shop, Home of the Grovian Doll Museum is pleased to announce its upcoming

Lunch, Listen and Learn Event La Fiesta en Casa Paloma Saturday, May 18, 2019 Our doors will open at 11:00 am

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Known to dollhouse and miniature collectors as “The Mexican Mansion,” The Grovian Doll Museum is proud to announce that the singular dollhouse has recently become part of its permanent collection.

The mansion, circa 1890, was first introduced to collectors by well-known author Flora Gill Jacobs, at her Washington Dolls’ House & Toy Museum. Upon the closure of that museum, the dollhouse went on to reside at Angels Attic Museum in Santa Monica, California, whose founders won the Mexican Mansion at auction for a stunning $231,000.

The dollhouse, christened “Casa Paloma” by its new caretakers, has been cleaned, polished, and the furnishings edited, so it is now ready for visitors. Guests will be treated to an Old Monterey-style fiesta luncheon, plus a very special souvenir of the day.

The cost for this spectacular event is $85 per registrant, and attendance will be limited, so it is suggested that you sign up early.

(A waiting list will be compiled after our seats have filled.)

Activities will take place at the home of Carmel Doll Shop: 213 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950 (831) 643-1902 www.carmeldollshop.com

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THE EARLY LENCI MASCOTTES 1927 TO 1931

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HENRIETTA PFEIFER AND THE MID-OHIO HISTORICAL DOLL & TOY MUSEUM

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DOLLS IN TARTAN

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EARLY LENCI: Model 287 is seen in 1929, 1930 and 1931 catalogues, and she continues to be made well into the later 1930s.

She retains her original cardboard square tag only seen on the early dolls.

Please note her very rare blue stud earrings.

Fisher Collection Photo by Rick Fisher and Susan Voake.

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1) Special Bonnie Braids - with Hang Tag & Toothbrush, Factory Perfect! $250. Mint Italian Rabbit w. Tag - 21” ears to toes, in Factory Clothes w. Basket & Pipe! $225. 11” Comic ’30’s Duckling - probably British in original Clothes! $95 2) Charming ‘English Tudor’ Doll House - ca:1930/40; w. 3-big square rooms and bright colors inside and out. Lightweight and sound, just 16” x 17” x 11” $350 3) 3.5” Doll House Pair - glass eyes, jointed bodies w. orig Factory Clothes/Wigs. $325 4) Rare 28” Ears to Toes Italian Rabbit - w.Tag “Alberto Vecchiotti/ Milano”; original clothes & Rake.

Mint condition! $295 5) Rare! 6.5” Wigged Baby Bo-Kaye Toddler - Joe Kallus Character with Factory Wig & Clothes $750. 6” Brown Bisque K*R Toddler - w. Starfish Hands and Sleep eyes mint.$375. Unusual Heubach Piano Baby- holds egg with Hand Painted Pansies! MINT $250 6) Scarce 12” Socket Head Bye-lo Signed Compo Body original paint! Charming Orig Period clothes, Blue set eyes.Great! $650 7) 10.5“ Pint Size Lenci Character 160/B - adorable impish cabinet rarity with Hat & Shoes.$550. 5” Brown Heubach Piano Baby Rare, mint & fully signed! $295 8) 9” Brown Bisque w. Side Glancing Glass Eyes - prettiest child with mohair wig and the most adorable clothes! $445 9) 16” Unusual Brown Bisque ‘My Dearie’ - Orig Wig, Glass Sleep Eyes, very sweet clothes, all so dear in her cabinet size. $395 10) Nu-Art Dolls in Orig.Boxes - Mint 15” dolls ‘attic found’ w. their Hang Tags, Names and so clean too! $140 the pair.

11) Unusual Large Hen Candy Container- Sits on Rare Original Nest with 3 chicks inside! Mint! $195 12) 14” Lenci Asian - Rare Lucia model w. Oriental features, amber color, black mohair wig and Orig.

Clothes. $550 13) 1940’s Really Working 6” Keywind Rabbits- ever so funny! active movements….cute. Big eaters! $95 the pair.

14) Saks 5th Ave. Raggedy Pair‘Hank’ & Hatti’ made by Kreuger, w.labels & provenance in orig. Saks box. Mint $95 15) 21”Artist Made ‘A.Marque’Jtd. body, All Orig and Mint Mary Lambeth doll w.Tag. $450 16) Mint Schoenhut ‘205’ Boy- w. full page photo in Corson Scho’ book! (see Photo 28). $1350

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20) “Elsa” a 14” Rare Name Doll - Bru-face French Export rarity, tender dreamy, blue PW’s, Cork pate and Orig Wig, Stiff Wrist Body, precious clothes, so rare and different! $2500 21) 22” Wonderful Carved Wooden - All Original paint with Brush Mark Curls, no touch-ups! Lively expression, sound slender fabric body. Quite impressive for your Collection of early and rare! $1600 22) All Original 17” Kathe Kruse Doll I - near perfect condition, probably Factory Clothes/Shoes, early wide hips, separate thumbs, lovely color, multiple brushmarks, faintly Signed Foot, all unplayed! Such a gentle soul! $2900 23) 21” Wigged Rollinson Heirloom Child - fabulous early Oil Painted American portrait, great paint, long Mint Wig, Wonderful Quaint Clothes incl. Button Front Coat Dress with Matching Spats over Leather Keystone Shoes! Rare one! $2495

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24) Little Sultan and His Clowns - Exotique Pull Toy - w.original pull cord and metal wheels; The fancy Glass Eye Character Clowns carry the French bisque head Sultan in his chair while he ‘pulls their hair’! All in their fancy silks & lace! 5” x 13” x 17” $1950 25) All Original 24” Steiner Bebe ‘Mariner’- splendid big Blue Spiraled PW’s, smiling mouth w/ 6 Tiny Perfect Teeth, Orig.Full Wig, Stiff Wrist Signed Body, in her wonderful Wool Nautical Ensemble with Red Leather Shoes! A total French classic! $2700 26) The Rare ‘A.T. Style’ Closed Mouth Steiner - a 20” tall beauty w. immaculate bisque, sumptuous quality, Blue PW’s, shaded lids, Signed Body (some repair) and lovely Vintage Silk Ensemble and Factory Shoes and Necklace. Breathtaking bebe! $3600

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27) Stunning 21” Circle Dot Bru in Original Clothes - Magnificent style! One of the earliest of Brus - beautifully preserved, perfectly clean and exquisitely made! Bustle back Flamboyant Nursery Attire in the ‘grand manner’, ivory pure bisque, glowing Brown PW’s, Mint mohair curls and the coveted Teeth & Tip of Tongue. This one has it all! $11,800 28) 20” Large & Magnificent Carved Hair Schoenhut - uncanny condition on this Museum Class Schoenhut, probably Factory Original Sailor Dress as seen in the Corson book and Factory Original Shoes, plus compelling doe-eyed expression, all mint condition! $2800.

Mint 14” Ribbon Winning Schoenhut Boy ‘205’ - A full page photo in Corson Book of this excellent fellow with Original Shoes & Stand. What a warm hearted expression! $1500

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A new column begins this month in Antique Doll Collector. It is called The Quest and it is written by Linda Edward.

Edward, who describes herself as wife, mother, grandmother and doll fanatic, in that order, will contribute to our magazine writing about what she calls “The Quest.” The quest is the search all doll-lovers understand. The search not just for the rarest, best doll, but the quest for information, knowledge, history and understanding through dolls. Linda’s motto is preserving history through the enjoyment of collecting. She will write on such topics as value, research, historical context and, of course, learning through dolls.

Linda is a doll book author, educator and consultant; a Past President of the United Federation of Doll Clubs, Inc., a Past President of The Doll Collectors of America, Inc., and much more...

For eighteen years she operated The Doll Museum in Newport, RI, which closed in 2005.

Turn to page 16 to read Linda’s column on The Value of Dolls.

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The offering that you refer to expired on January 15, 2019, however, the normal subscription price of 44.95 US Dollars is available and we will run special offers from time to time. Besides the substantial savings in postal price, the digital issue is available much earlier and won’t have you waiting for periodical delivery speeds.

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DOLL FURNITURE

Dear Magazine Staff, I just love the Margaret Kincaid article in the February issue. Her displays are wonderful and she has a talent for displaying accessories baskets, cups and plates, paintings, dolls, bears, household pets and furniture.

This article clearly spoke to me and I look it over every day. Maybe I will get inspired to make a group gathering with my dolls and bears.

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Auction Gallery

18” Izannah Walker with ringlet curls

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he upcoming auction season is busy. Here are some auction news and events to look forward to: In April, The Spring Antique & Artist Doll Auction, April 24-25 2019 in Newark, Ohio features premier dolls, including a 21” Bru Jne 10 Napoleon from the Mid-Ohio Historical Doll and Toy Museum (see our article on the museum founder, collector Henrietta Pfeifer, in this issue), as well as dolls from other private collections across America. There are early Black dolls from the collection of Teresa Higgs, Knoxville, TN, a hard-tofind Izannah Walker with ringlet curls (shown). Other notable collections represented include the closed mouth Sonneberg Bebes and all-bisques of Betty Forrest, and the one-of-a-kind artist dolls of Betty Minton.

A four-day Withington doll extravaganza takes place May 8-11 in Nashua, NH with nearly 1,000 dolls present. The Doll Auction is on May 9th and 10th and includes the Doll Collection of Dolores Smith. Note, the May issue of Antique Doll Collector will have an article on the forty-year career in dolls of the beloved Dolores Smith who passed away last year.

In Europe, Ladenburger celebrates 30 years’ auctioneering.

The auction house was founded in 1989 and first auctions took place in the medieval Kaiserkeller in Ladenburg. A new company

Auction Gallery building opened in 2003. It has offices, photographic works, layout and design, exhibitions, preliminary inspections and auctions all in their own premises, The auction hall offers places for 300 people.

The company now has all modern technology - bids by telephone, live bidding via online portals, bilingual catalogs and internet presentation.

The house offers a large range of tin toys, Erzgebirge toys, military toys, toy trains (mainly with large train gauges), dollhouses and accessories, Christmas tree decoration, Steiff animals and bears, historical dolls and accessories.

In this anniversary year a special collection of dolls from the 18 and 19 century was delivered. This collection was collected all over the world by two generations. Exquisite pieces are from important collections, (like Bodmer Continued on page 36

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LAYAWAY AVAILABLE • Member UFDC & NADDA 12” Rare Glass Eyed K * R 114 Pouty “Gretchen”, immaculate pale bisque, sl. eyes, fabulous full long mohair wig & orig. pate, gorgeous silk & lace pink dress, orig. undies, GREAT ant. pink leather shoes w/ buckles, crocheted socks & ant. Fr. hat, orig. K * R body w/great orig. finish.

Darling cabinet sized pouty with RARE glass eyes. DARLING!!! $4350.

13.5” F.G. Scroll Bebe, perfect bisque, threaded pw. eyes, slight molded Bru type tongue tip, magnificent orig. very long HH wig & orig. cork pate, gorgeous ant. silk & lace dress, ant. slips & undies, crocheted socks, Fr. leather shoes & beautiful ant. velvet & lace hat, orig. FG body in played with condition. This Bebe has earliest FG face, great cabinet size, a real find. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! $3950.

13” Steiner Figure C Bebe, pw. eyes w/early mauve blush under brows, mint pale bisque, orig. mohair wig w/orig. Steiner pate, all “FACTORY” orig. silk & lace dress, orig. undies, socks, orig. silk & lace matching hat & ant. Fr. shoes, on orig. early str. wrist Steiner body, w/earliest Cadeus body mark. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!! $5975.

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7” Kestner Pouty On Rare Compo Body, sleep eyes, feathered brows, perfect pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate, full “FACTORY” orig. batiste & lace dress, matching jacket, undies, ant. hat, crocheted socks & orig. leather shoes w/buckles, on rarely found fully jointed composition body w/clean shiny finish. Out of my own collection & she will be missed. ADORABLE!!! $3550.

12” S & H #949, cl/mo, early closed dome head, big pw. eyes, immaculate pale bisque & orig. long HH wig, wears her complete “FACTORY” orig. finely knit dress & hat, orig. slip & pantaloons, orig. socks & orig. leather shoes, on orig. S & H body w/early str. wrists, made for French Trade. Great cabinet size & has tremendous presence!! GORGEOUS!!! $2975.

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The Quest

Right: That long searched for and finally found example of any collector’s heart’s delight adds a dimension to life that can not be confined to dollars and cents.

The Quest: A New Column by Linda Edward We collectors are engaged in the never-ending quest for the dolls we love, historical information pertaining to our dolls and for a community of collectors with whom we can to share our hobby...LE

The Value of Dolls

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s a doll dealer and an author of a doll value guide one of the most commonly asked questions I hear from collectors and non-collectors alike is “how much is this doll worth?” A seemingly simple question which always initiates a broader discussion of doll value.

In dolls, as in any other area of antique collecting there are many different types of value. There is historic value, monetary value and emotional value.

Historic value speaks to how important any doll is to us and to the world in general. What can it tell us about the era and society within which it was created? Is there an

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important association between a specific example of a doll and a major historical event? This type of value, although important, is not always reflected in a doll‘s monetary value.

Monetary value relates to how much it would cost to go out and purchase any particular item at the present time. Monetary values can be further broken out into current retail value, wholesale value and insurance value.

Current retail value is determined by market demand which is collector driven. As various dolls come in and out of popularity with collectors the prices for these dolls flows up and down. In short, the larger the group of collectors looking for certain types of dolls the more it costs to purchase them, this is called “fair market value.”

“Wholesale value” is a direct result of current fair market value. A dealer looking to purchase a doll for resale must buy at a price which will allow them to add a profit while selling at the fair market value. Auction houses also tend to sell items at wholesale or a little above wholesale, excepting in cases of highly desirable, hard to find items which can go above the retail price of more average examples of the same doll. “Insurance value” refers to Continued on page 18

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what you could expect to pay if you had to go out today and immediately purchase a replacement for a lost item and is usually the high end of the retail value. All of these values are also influenced by the overall condition of the example being discussed, originality, condition and rarity each play their part in the final dollar amount attached to each doll.

Confusing enough for you?! Consider this simplified example: 18” Armand Marseille 390 doll, in original clothing and wig, with no damage

The AM390 has risen and fallen over and over in the continuing cycle of the Fair Market value of dolls. Photo courtesy of Morphy Auctions.

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$270 - 325

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Lastly, is the much less quantifiable emotional value.

Does this doll add beauty or joy to our life, did searching for it, finding it, studying it, and sharing it with our collecting friends enhance our lives? Of all the various values discussed this is the value I personally qualify as “priceless” and I hope that every collector can create a truly priceless collection for themselves.

Above: Madame Alexander's set of Dionne Quintuplets, made in composition in the 1930s related to an historical event that captured world attention at the time giving these dolls an interesting Historical value.

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An example of the difference in the faces of a mascotte verses a miniature.

The Early Lenci Mascottes 1927 to 1931

By Judy Fisher • Photos by Rick Fisher and Susan Voake

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n August 2007, I wrote an article for Antique Doll Collector titled “The Earliest Lenci Miniatures,” which showed how these little dolls changed over the years. The first small doll appeared as early as 1927 and then Lenci continued to make these little dolls well into the 1940s; however the quality dramatically changed after 1931.

The focus of the current article will be to show these exquisite art dolls from 1929 to 1931. Upon careful examination, you will see the wonderful workmanship and many exquisite details that make these dolls very desirable to cloth doll collectors. First of all, their faces have a different expression than the later dolls. You will clearly see this above. While they still have the surprised look that Lenci is known for in these little dolls, their eyes are larger and the face is a bit rounder and wider. I’ve been fortunate

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to purchase dolls that needed restoration, so I discovered that their bodies were also differently constructed. While the arms were attached the same way, the legs were not.

The early legs were hinged similar to the arms while the later miniatures have legs that rotated. Another discovery made was that the early mascottes have stitched toes. Also, these earlier dolls had thick felt hangers which can be seen on several dolls pictured in this article.

The biggest difference in the dolls made during 1927 through 1931 from the later years were the elaborate outfits with incredible attention to every little detail from the hats, the clothes to the shoes and of course the wooden accessories. This is probably why some of these early mascottes were not continued into the later 1930s and 1940s, and those that were made had many adjustments

Leg construction of the early mascotte (left). Note how the leg is sewn onto the torso. She is wearing wonderful leather shoes used on the earlier dolls.

Leg construction of the later miniatures (center).

Above: On the mascottees, the feet were sewn to indicate toes similar to the rare 7 ½ bent knee dolls from 1931 Below: Model 264 called Marianna from 1927 catalogue. Courtesy of Susan Voake

made to their costumes. In fact, later I will show how some of these mascottes were only made one year; thus, their rarity makes them very sought after by collectors.

Following are some wonderful examples of these dolls from three catalogues - 1929, 1930 and 1931. However, first I’ve included an extremely rare doll only seen in the 1927 catalogue called Marianna. Interestingly, she is shown as 10 ½ inches by herself against a backdrop seen only in this early catalogue. She has red hair that is seldom seen on Lenci dolls. Please note her hat, the red heart detail on the dress bodice as well as the sleeves, and of course the wooden Dutch shoes.

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The 1929 catalogue had 24 models shown as 23 cm. or 9 ½ inches with no name attached, whereas in the 1930 catalogue it states the dolls measure 22 cm. or 8 ½ inches and now for the first time the name “mascottes” is used. There are 20 models shown; some are the same as in the 1929 catalogue but others are new.

Please note that the numbering system used by Lenci can be very confusing especially for collectors. The numbers are the same in 1929 and 1930; however, in the 1931 catalogue, the Lenci Company changed their identification to the letter “S” followed by two digit numbers. Regardless of these ambiguities and other Lenci mysteries, it is always a delight for collectors to discover these magnificent dolls.

Next are a few examples of images from the 1929 catalogue along with actual photographs of some of the dolls.

The first image from the 1929 catalogue shows models - 295, 284, 292, and 290 (below). The costume on 295 is absolutely marvelous from her headdress, the puffy sleeves and bodice, down to her yellow slippers (left). Next is 284 with another detailed headdress and embroidered felt dress. She is holding a delightful wooden pig. She has new leather boots since she was discovered missing her shoes. A similar fate happened to 292 when I found her on an eBay auction. She was missing her wooden Dutch shoes. I think her replacement wooden slippers with felt ties look great. Her basket is also a replacement with flowers instead of vegetables. This doll is shown in Dorothy Coleman’s book Lenci Dolls as a French peasant holding a basket of cabbage, potatoes and carrots. The next doll number 290 is also seen in the Coleman book and described as a European peasant in a dirndl type outfit. Note that she has earrings to match her beaded necklace. The hat and shoes are fabulous.

Model 295 only seen in 1929. Courtesy of Susan Voake

1929 catalogue image showing models 295, 284, 292, and 290.

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Left: Model 284 continued to be made into the 1930s. She has replaced leather boots.

Fisher Collection Right: Model 292 only seen in 1929. She has replaced shoes and basket. Fisher Collection

Above: 1929 catalogue image showing models 3002, 612, 297, and 3000.

Left: Model 290 again only seen in 1929.

She is all original in mint condition. Fisher Collection Right: Model 3002 only seen in 1929.

Professionally restored dress to original condition.

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The catalog image here shows 3002, a purse doll numbered 612, a fetish 297 and 3000. The doll 3002 is my most prized mascotte. This was the only year she was featured. She won a blue first place ribbon at UFDC’s 2011 Convention in Anaheim. I think you can tell why by just seeing her photo. She was beautifully restored by a dear friend in Italy many years ago. I have never seen 612 or 3000, but 297 is often seen on eBay.

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In the third image, there are models 285, 283 and 289.

The doll 285 has a wonderful dress made of felt and organdy squares with very puffy organdy sleeves. Again, the hat is magnificent and she even has her original hatbox which is often lost. She won a blue first place ribbon at UFDC’s 2015 Convention in Kansas City.

Right by her side is 293 with his top hat, checked pants, spats, and he is holding a bouquet of the famous felt Lenci roses. I think you will agree that they are a great couple. Doll 289 is seated on a blue felt pillow with her feet simply attached to the edge instead of standing, which makes her very rare. She is wearing wooden high heels with a leather strap. She has her original square paper tag only seen on the early dolls. She won a third place ribbon at UFDC’s Convention in Detroit in 2007.

I have been on the search for model 282 for years.

Fortunately, the next four dolls represent the images seen in both the 1929 and 1930 catalogues. However, models 287 and 288 will continue into 1931 with different numbers. Doll 287 also has a square cardboard tag. In addition, she has blue stud earrings, which I’ve never seen on another doll. Again, her costume is very detailed.

Her companion 288 also has a very detailed outfit featuring knitted socks with two-toned leather boots with tiny nails. The next doll 293 has interesting felt shoes and he carries a wonderful basket on his back. Doll 286 is shown in a seated position like the earlier doll 289. She too has unusual felt shoes, a necklace and hooped earrings.

Above: 1929 catalogue image showing models 285, 283, 282 and 289.

Right: Model 285 only seen in 1929. She is in excellent condition and still has her original hatbox.

Fisher Collection Below: Model 283 again only seen in 1929. His outfit displays wonderful Lenci pieced felt pants and the famous felt roses.

Fisher Collection Below right: Model 298 continued to be made into the 1930s with a much less detailed outfit (see August 2007 article). She is extremely rare sitting on a blue pillow unlike seen in catalogue.

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Model 287 is seen in 1929, 1930 and 1931 catalogues, and she continues to be made well into the later 1930s. She retains her original cardboard square tag only seen on the early dolls. Please note her very rare blue stud earrings. Fisher Collection

Model 293 is seen only in 1929 and 1930 catalogues. His brown felt shoes are exceptional as well as his basket strapped to his shoulders. These accessories are often lost. Courtesy of Susan Voake

Model 288 is similar to his partner 287. He appears in 1929, 1930 and 1931 and later in a less ornate outfit. His two toned leather shoes are noteworthy. Fisher Collection

Model 286 is similar to 293 because she only appears in 1929 and 1930; however, she is again another rare mascotte in that she is seated on a felt pillow like Model 298. Fisher Collection

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1929 catalogue image showing models 3006, 3001, 297, and 3005.

Right: Model 277 is a Lenci mystery. She cannot be found in any catalogue. Fisher Collection

1929 catalogue image showing 3003, 296 and 3005.

Model 3005 with an incredible organdy dress trimmed and decorated with felt plus roses.

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Model 3006 with a cat on her hat.

Courtesy Susan Voake

Model 3001 with those wonderful Lenci felt roses around her organdy dress. Courtesy Susan Voake

There are additional images from the 1929 catalogue where models 3005, 3006 and 3001 dolls appear. I used to believe that the doll on the left was similar to 3003; however, another Lenci collector and contributor to this article, Susan Voake, found a similar doll with a tag reading 277.

Neither of us can find model 277 in any catalogue.

Again, another Lenci mystery! Models 3005, 3006 and 3001 (left) are all dressed as little girls in organdy and felt. I think you will agree that all four are fabulous dolls – from wearing their roses and bees on dresses to cats and flowers on their hats.

In the 1930 catalogue, there appears to be some new models added as well as the official word mascotte. You’ll note that some other models from the early catalogue reappear. Here are some great new models to view – 3011, 3016 and 3013.

There are two versions shown of 3011 to show the same doll could often have been made differently, which is another wonderful Lenci mystery (right).

In the first photo notice his felt buttons and spats, whereas in the second photo there aren’t the felt buttons and the shoes are black felt. The doll 3016 has been redressed. Her condition was very poor when purchased on eBay. Even her leather shoes have been remade along with her blue and yellow ribbon. The doll 3013 carries a wooden cane to compliment his felt outfit and hat. He is also wearing leather shoes. The last doll 3015 is dressed in pajamas ready for bed.

Model 3016 has been beautifully redressed down to her remade leather shoes. The only thing original is her socks and the pink felt bow and hanger in her hair. She is only in the 1930 catalogue. Fisher Collection

1930 catalogue image showing 3011, 3014, 3016 and 3013.

Model 3013 is only seen in the 1930 catalogue. He has his original wooden cane. Formerly in the Fisher Collection now in Voake Collection

Model 3011 shown here with leather shoes and sweet felt button on his jacket. This model is only in the 1930 catalogue.

Courtesy Susan Voake Model 3011 again but with felt shoes and no buttons. Fisher Collection

Model 3015 again is only seen in 1930.

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There is also another mystery doll (right). She is not in any catalogue, but she is seen in Coleman’s book on page 72 as 22 c. or 8 ½ inches where it is mentioned that her torso and legs are muslin like the example shown in an earlier photo.

In the 1931 catalogue there were 20 models. Several of these were new mascottes. As mentioned earlier, now they have an S followed by two numbers. An example, model S47, has large hooped earrings, leather shoes, and she is holding wooden castanets. A wonderful bride S41 and groom S37 appear for the first time. The pair pictured are probably from a later period since they don’t have the typical mascotte appearance and now the bride has the typical Lenci round silver tag. However, their outfits seem to have remained the same over the years. Perhaps the leather shoes were replaced with felt. Seven models were never seen again, but the others were made later with less intricate outfits.

In the 1933 catalogue small dolls appear again, but they are now considered miniatures. On the back of their round silver tags, there is the word “miniatur” and many times the number 310.

By now it should be very clear why these early dolls are so special to those of us that love Lenci.

The dolls in this article are from my collection as well as Susan Voake’s wonderful Lenci collection. She is always so willing to share her lovely dolls – a big thank you to Susan! You can see why these dolls hold a special place in my heart as well as my doll cabinets. The pure artistry of the early Lenci models can’t be matched by any manufacturer of small cloth dolls.

If you have questions regarding your Lenci dolls or have one of those elusive mascottes from one of the catalogue images, please email me at judyleefisher@gmail.com.

Top: Another Lenci mystery doll not found in a catalogue but seen in Dorothy Coleman’s 1977 book “Lenci Dolls.” Courtesy Susan Voake Above: Model S47 from the 1931 catalogue. She is holding wooden castanets. Formerly in the Fisher Collection now in Voake Collection Left: In the 1931 catalogue a similar couple is shown as S41 (bride) and S37 (groom); however, these are probably from the later 1930s since their facial features are more like those of the later miniatures.

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Henrietta Pfeifer and the Mid-Ohio Historical Doll & Toy Museum

By Mark Harris

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anal Winchester’s Doll & Toy museum is nestled amidst tall pines on a peaceful tract just twenty minutes southeast of Columbus, Ohio. From the outside one would hardly know that within this modern-style building lies endless fun and educational opportunities. Rooms upon rooms of dolls and toys that come alive at the flip of a switch are filled with the playthings of yesteryear and the playthings of the present age.

The chaperone for the joyful experience of visiting this toy and doll museum may be one of the loyal volunteers who care for it, or it may just as likely be the creator and director of the museum herself. Henrietta Pfeifer is a doll-lover, a collector, a former educator, a mother and wife, and she has run this museum for thirty-five years.

An unsuspecting visitor will leave the museum with a sense of awe and gratitude to the curators for having preserved these play toys for future years. According to Henrietta Pfeifer, “Those thank-yous have always served as payment, enough to continue the endeavor for the next group of visitors to enjoy.” Speaking of payment and financial rewards, it is tough to find a museum that makes money. More likely, it is a calling or labor of love for those accepting the challenges that go with operating a professional enterprise with consistent business hours for thirty-five years.

But this spring all of the dolls and toys, including the displays, large and small, will be finding new homes. All will, of course, continue to enrich the lives of the collectors who purchase them and in some instances, will continue to be displayed for the public, such as the marionettes going to Branson, Missouri.

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Columbus, Ohio antique show. “I happened on a lady with China dolls on display.

Other ladies were joyfully milling about. But I found myself very taken with these dolls and I thought, hmm, if I don’t know anything about these then probably nobody else does either, so I bought the lady out! She almost fainted, she was so ecstatic, but then when I got home I thought, 'What have I done?'

So I had to justify myself. I studied every reference guide and doll encyclopedia I could find. I realized there were many people who were not familiar with dolls and who do not understand the importance of doll-collecting as a hobby and the significance of dolls to children growing up. That has been an important motivator for me over the years. When I was a child we didn’t have such things – we lived on a farm and had our fun with kittens or the milk cow.” She chuckled.

As often is the case with collecting, especially dolls, the quest takes on a life of its own. So it was with Henrietta.

Her collecting quickly filled an entire room and when the doll rooms totaled three, she knew it was time to do something else.

With the support of her family, and the financial support and the encouragement of her beloved husband, she was able to lay the groundwork and then move forward with plans for a museum. “I was buying like crazy and he was ok with it because he began to take an active interest in collecting when he realized the historical significance of the dolls. With that, I was determined to acquire some of the most important pieces so when people visited, they would enjoy their trip and learn, too. Being a former teacher, that has long been a love of mine, that people could learn the historical relevance of what they saw.”

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French Bebes including 17” Marked Schmitt

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French Musical Automation Bebe Piano

German character Googlies

Many of the museum’s displays have been arranged to educate the viewer on changes to certain dolls or playthings over time. The Shirley Temple display is an example, as is Barbie & Friends, and even the Star Wars display.

Over the years Henrietta has successfully promoted the museum, usually face to face. It proved critical to give talks and to make contact with groups, such as Doll Clubs. “I especially enjoyed the mother-daughter programs. I must have been in every church in the area,” she laughs. All that outreach helped generate significant private donations to the collection. In addition, she promoted the largest doll show in Ohio for twenty years. The show was held annually at The Aladdin Shrine Temple in Columbus until its sale to a developer and subsequent demolition. According to a local Columbus news article, the doll show was a means of funding the exhibits in the doll museum.

The name Henrietta is said to mean “ruler of the household” and with that attribute, and with her loyal volunteers at her side, she made the very challenging endeavor of running a doll museum a continued success.

When mentioning volunteers, Henrietta beams at the memory of longtime devotees such as Marylee Chase, Connie Miner and Sharon Marion who, Henrietta maintains, can do anything when it comes to dolls and work. It is apparent how special these folks have been to Henrietta. She The Shirley Temple Display 34

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says volunteers must really love dolls foremost and be loyal to the cause. “Otherwise it doesn’t seem to work out.”

Henrietta has seen dolls and doll-collecting run the gamut. She got into the business at the peak of collecting, when a common German doll would command $350 and up.

Now the same doll will garner only a dismal $65-$125.

The disappointment and disapproval is evident in her face at the current lack of interest in the history of playtime dolls and toys. “I think it has to do with electronics!” she quips.

Asked what are some of the favorite displays people have commented on over the years, she notes, “The Kennedy display, because so many people relate to that. Also the trains, the circus that is handmade by Charles Russell, the Alice in Wonderland collection, and of course, the 38 character Marionettes that depict the story of Scrooge.”

The antique dolls in the collection brought her to collecting. The museum has been home to many fine wooden, china, and bisque dolls, from makers including Steiner, Jumeau , Bru, Gaultier, and A. Thuillier. These were chosen so people who could not afford them could see them firsthand.

Asked about future, Henrietta notes that all these dolls will find new homes soon. Some will go to auction with all proceeds to charity. Others, including the larger displays like the trains, circus and marionettes, will be moved to the "World's Largest Toy Museum” located in Branson, MO later in the spring. (www.worldslargesttoymuseum.com) The doll collection goes to auction beginning April 24-25, 2019 at the Premier Auction at McMaster Harris Apple Tree Doll Auctions, in Newark, Ohio. Phone 740-877-5357. Visit the auction website at www.mcmastersharris.com.

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K&R 102 mould, C&T

C&T 18th century English Woodens

collection, and collections from Estrid Faurholdt and Legoland-Museum), wooden dolls (Queen Ann), Grödnertal dolls, papier-mâché dolls, milliner`s model with exceptional hairstyles from the Biedermeier period, Chinahead (famous manufactures like KPM). The whole collection is auctioned in two parts. The first part is in the Ladenburger Spring Auction, March 29 and March 30 2019. For more information: LadenburgerSpielzeugauktion, www.spielzeugauktion.de C&T Auction on May 22nd at the Spa Hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England will offer an interesting array, including a private German collection of Character dolls and ten fine Marklin prams (estimates from £300 – 1,200), the collection offers an example of the rare K&R mould 102 in original clothes and estimated at £4000-6000. Another rarity on offer will be mould 109 Elsie and the desirable ‘Wendy’ mould 2033 by Bruno Schmidt. A collection of over thirty dollhouses and room sets all fully furnished has been consigned to the sale with houses dating from the early 19th century together with a good selection of dollhouse miniatures. Other notable dolls in the sale include four 18th century English wooden dolls, Kestner A.T, early wax dolls, French Bebes and Fashions, Teddy Bears early Steiff toys and much more. For further details or to order a catalogue please contact Leigh Gotch on +44 (0)7736 668702 or leigh.gotch@candtauctions.co.uk.

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Collectable

Advertising Dolls

by Jane Foster

The Campbell Kids are pictured in their original outfits posing on their boxes plus the paper that authenticates the premium offer and extra outfits that were available for these dolls. (Author’s Collection)

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here are several types of advertising dolls, some quite collectable. The most familiar and popular dolls are ones that promoted a company’s trademark character. For example, the Campbell Kids for Campbell’s Soup.

Another type of advertising doll is the licensed doll.

This doll, like Ideal’s Little Miss Revlon or Toni by Ideal and American Character, incorporates the name and concept of the product; these dolls are not used in the company’s own advertising.

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products. Dolls were mailed to the recipient if they sent in box tops or some other proof of purchase, plus a nominal amount of money.

Then, finally, there are dolls not made available to the general public, but used solely as display pieces in stores.

This last type of advertising doll is the hardest to find. The Buddy Lee doll perhaps fits into another category. This doll was made to promote Lee uniforms. Originally, he was sold to dealers to use as a display doll. There were stores throughout the country using this doll in their displays.

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Then, however, dealers were encouraged to sell their Buddy Lee dolls after they were through using them.

Soon these dolls were provided to dealers to sell, retailing for $2.50. They became very popular. Buddy Lee dolls were outfitted as cowboys, engineers, and farmers, as well as various other costumes. The Buddy Lee doll was made for several years, first in composition and then in hard plastic, and then discontinued by 1962. The H.D. Lee Company considered the Buddy Lee doll a most valuable piece of advertising.

Horsman’s 1956 Life Savers sweet doll is 11 inches tall.

(Courtesy of Julie Patrie)

Viewed with her Colgate-Palmolive box is the cute little 1957 Fab doll dressed in pink taffeta with blue picot trim. (Courtesy of Donna W. Brown)

The first advertising dolls, made out of cloth, were offered in the early 1900’s. In the 1940s and early 1950s popular premium hard plastic dolls were made by such companies as the Duchess Doll Company, Plastic Molded Arts (PMA), A & H, and Virga. These dolls were more cheaply made than the dolls you would find in department stores but they were still attractive and appealing. The 1950s seemed to be the heyday for premium dolls. During this postwar period many new products were introduced to the public and an interesting variety of premium dolls were used as an incentive for choosing these products. Many cereal, soup, and soap companies, to mention only a few, were offering premium dolls. In the late 1950s vinyl dolls in larger sizes were beginning to be offered by companies.

Horsman’s Life Savers Dolls were introduced in 1956.

These dolls came in a plastic cylinder with a mini candy roll

Little Miss Addie is in pristine condition and has never been removed from her box, which has the original recipient’s name and address and is dated April 1957. (Author’s Collection)

around their necks. They were advertised as having lifelike hair in candy colors and were all vinyl. The dolls had names like Lili Lemon, Susie Strawberry, Mindy Mint, and Linda Lime. The Life Savers Doll featured in this article has lost her mini candy roll around her neck, but it is still a nice find to locate one of these dolls in their plastic cylinder.

Several different dolls were made available by the ColgatePalmolive Company to promote their Fab laundry detergent during the 1950s. In 1957 an 8-inch hard plastic walking doll was used as a premium to promote the laundry soap. She wore a pink taffeta dress with blue picot trim and hat.

Also, in 1957 a Little Miss Addie hard plastic doll was offered by Ad detergent for automatic washers. She was made by the Block Doll Company and was a very pretty doll wearing a pink striped dress and fur stole. Little Miss Addie was 10-1/2 inches tall, had a colorful floral headpiece, and ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Shown on this loaf of bread is the picture of Little Miss Sunbeam that is presently used on Sunbeam Bread wrappers.

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a bouquet of dried flowers attached to her wrist. She was said to have a value of $6.95, but this lovely doll could be yours if you sent in $3.00 and an AD Box Top. She came with a small circular inside her box giving the opportunity to order a bridal outfit valued at $2.50 but offered for $1.00 and one box top.

Sunbeam white bread was first marketed in 1942 in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, and different illustrations of the same little girl have been used by the company for their bread wrappers over the years.

According to Quality Bakers of America’s website, “The image of Miss Sunbeam was created by a well-known children’s book illustrator named Ellen Segner during the early 1940s. Miss Sunbeam was drawn from life by Ellen Segner in Washington Square Park in New York City and was based upon her observation over several days of a blonde-haired, blue-eyed little girl playing in the park. From these drawings she developed the original oil painting of Miss Sunbeam.” A very pretty doll, Miss Sunbeam, was offered in 1959 by Quality Bakers of America Sunbeam Bread. She was manufactured by Eegee Doll Company and was 17 inches tall with blonde rooted hair in an upswept style and sleep eyes. She is marked “A” on her body and “Eegee” on the back of her head. This doll was attired in a blue dress with organdy apron imprinted

with the words “Miss Sunbeam” in red. She closely resembles the little girl who is depicted on their bread wrappers with her pretty blue eyes and dimples.

Baby Chris premium doll was presented by Kellogg’s in 1961.

She is 13 inches tall and was sold for $2 plus 2 box tops from Raisin Bran, Sugar Frosted Flakes, Sugar Pops, Sugar Smacks, Cocoa Krispies or All-Stars. For an additional dollar and two more box tops you could get extra outfits for Baby Chris.

There was a send-away premium with the purchase of Swiss Miss chocolate (cocoa) mix, which was made by Sanna Dairies, Inc. in Wisconsin. The pair was known as Swiss Miss and Swiss Laddie and as shown in this article they were both 13-1/2 inches tall. Each one is marked “Jolly Toys, Inc. / 1962.”

Vermont Maple pancake syrup came out with a fashion doll premium in 1964. She was 15 inches tall, wore a Kelly green dress, The clothes that originally came with Kellogg’s Baby Chris are very nice. (Courtesy of Zendelle Bouchard)

The additional outfits that were available for Baby Chris provided an extensive wardrobe for her. (Courtesy of Zendelle Bouchard)

Kellogg’s Baby Chris is a lovely doll dressed so daintily. (Courtesy of Zendelle Bouchard)

had red braids, and elegant-looking white high heel shoes. She could be purchased for $2.50 and a bottle top liner from Vermont Maid syrup. Different offers were made for extra wardrobes for her. The doll favored the maiden who had graced Vermont Maple Syrup for years. She is all vinyl and made by Uneeda Doll Company.

The first Campbell Kid dolls were made in 1905. Their first premium doll was offered in 1955 to celebrate the 50th birthday of the “Kids.” The dolls were sold by several different manufacturers such as Ideal and Horsman Doll Companies and also available through various catalogs.

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References and Resources Zendelle Bouchard, Donna W. Brown, Julie Patrie Marc Knox, Executive vice president and chief operating officer of Quality Bakers of America Quality Bakers of America/Sunbeam Bread – website “Premium Dolls Part 1,” by Donna W. Brown, Contemporary Doll Collector Magazine, Scott Publications, January 2009 “Premium Dolls Part 2,” by Donna W. Brown, Contemporary Doll Collector Magazine, Scott Publications, July 2009 “A Fashion Doll for Two Bucks and a Box Top,” by Kathleen Spoon, Doll News-UFDC, Winter 2017 “Small Dolls of the 40s and 50s,” by Carol J. Stover, Collector Books, 2002 “Dolls and Accessories of the 1950s” by Dian Zillner, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 1998 and 2005 “Advertising Dolls,” by Joleen Robison and Kay Sellers, Collector Books, 1980 and 1982 “Horsman Dolls,” by Don Jensen, Collector Books, 2007

Several different outfits could be purchased for the fashionable Vermont maple syrup doll.

(Courtesy of Donna W. Brown)

made by Shillman, were offered from August 1971 to May 1972 for $2.00 each plus two chicken soup labels.

The focus of this article has been to feature a sampling from the many premium dolls that were promoted during the late 1950s into the early 1970s and some related ephemera. Advertising dolls make a nice collection, are relatively available and affordable, and reflect the history and fashion of their era. It is, however, rather rare to find these dolls in their original boxes and with their paperwork.

The clothes on the Swiss Miss girl and boy are very pretty and detailed.

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The Best Things Come In Small Packages French Fashion Doll Accessory Sets

by Laurie Baker

ow often, when you were a child and faced an array of packages on your special day, did you choose the largest? Even though your parents told you “the best things come in small packages,� you were drawn to the BIG box? This was not always a good choice, and even then you took a chance. As adult doll collectors, we have learned that small boxes may contain the best things. Complete sets of fashion-doll accessories of infinite variety and artistry, for example, or the one small box, found in a doll-room cabinet, the one that, upon opening, shows yet more tiny things nestled inside. That is when we truly understand that the best things come in small packages.

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Alphonse Giroux Et Cie , 7 Rue du Coq-Saint-Honore’, Paris. (From Google Images)

Most of us have mini-collections that personalize our doll collections. For example, small lithographed boxes and necessaire cases filled with original accessories always catch my eye, and the dolls are grateful for their purchase. These little luxuries were often given as Etrennes, gifts for children on New Year’s Day. I refer the reader to Etrennes, French Nineteenth Century Holiday Dolls and Playthings, by Florence Theriault, 1999, for a comprehensive history of these rarities. If you have no appetite for these treasures now, you will after reading that book!

According to Florence Theriault, the Etrennes tradition “originated as far back as Roman-Gallo times, and extended well into the 20th century.” Though mentioned in doll-shop advertisements as early as the 1780’s, the practice of giving luxury children’s gifts became most popular during the golden age of French dolls, 1860’s-1890 approximately. It was marketing genius to cater to the young doll collector with irresistible cased sets.

Referring again to the Etrennes book and to Theriault’s auction catalog, the famous French store, Alphonse Giroux et Cie, is described thus: “The walls were decorated with objects of Etrennes so seductive that I could not choose which to favor most; for my doll I would choose a pretty pompadour toilette trimmed with lace, and some little round armchairs, and a jardinière ornamented with flowers or a rosewood chiffoniere.” One could use these same words today!

“Seductive” is not too strong a descriptor!

Other notable Paris department stores and doll shops stocked wonderful toys and dolls for the Etrennes market: Au Paradis des Enfants; Au Bon Marche; Au Calife de Bagdad; A La Poupee de Nuremberg; Magasin Au Louvre, and the famous Au Nain Bleu, which is still in business today.

A startling number of these sets remain intact, and are eagerly collected today. Given the fact that some of the “smalls” inside are too tiny to pick up easily, or that dishes break, or laces and silks disintegrate over time, it is truly a small wonder to find an original set.

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My first necessaire came to me at a local doll show. I contacted the doll dealer prior to the show and asked if she had anything for a French fashion doll? I did not HAVE a French fashion doll yet, but was looking forward. My inquiry paid off, and she put this little leather case under the table, saving it for my arrival. Good thing!

Barely three inches across, it opens up to reveal a mirror, tied in with the original ribbon (always a plus) and a bone comb. Inside the central compartment are a powder tin, a brush, a toothbrush, and a silver button hook. This serendipitous purchase led me to my first fashion doll, so many years ago. It was the first, but would not be the last!

This lithographed box, by itself, would be a great find. With the contents, though, it is elevated to iconic status. On the left side, Dresden paper frames a lithograph of two ladies of fashion, with tiny “calling cards” reading Dolly Darling. On the right side, there is a pair of opera-length gloves, a button hook, and the rare glove stretcher made of bone. What little girl would not have been joyful over such a gift! And today, some 140 years later, this not-so-little girl feels the same joy.

Basket with accessories for poupees.

ABOVE: French fashion leather necessaire.

RIGHT: Interior of necessaire, showing accessories in fashion-doll size.

Necessaire case and contents.

Presentation boxes were made of various materials, including pressed paper, basketry, leather, shagreen, and papier mache.

Form followed function, allowing for maximum articles in minimum space.

Inside this sturdy basket, there are surprises!

It is lined with rosy, ruched silk, and has ample room for small items inside. The lid is fitted with a Dolly Darling calling card, and a tiny hankie anchored with a bee-motif hatpin. Next to these, there is a celluloid fan and bone opera glasses with Stanhopes. The handle allows the owner to carry these “necessities” along with her, a great convenience when traveling.

ABOVE: Contents of necessaire with rare glove stretcher.

Inside lid of basket set, with more room beneath for extra things.

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LEFT: Fashion doll necessaire in lithographed box.

Boxes had compartments, some with “doors,” to allow for pleasing arrangements of accessories inside. This papier mache box has a gold wash over a deep pink surface, and a mirror on top, framed by Greek Key trim.

Inside the top, there is a Dresden-paper framed mirror, with tiny cards surrounding it. The cards read: Souvenir de l’amitie (Remember Friendship); Doux Souvenir (Sweet Memory); Offrende du Coeur (Offering of the Heart) and Penser a Moi (Think of me.)

The largest compartment has a floral-embossed lid with a tiny ormolu pull. Inside, there is an intricately-pierced celluloid fan with original silk tassels. The skill necessary to create such delicate work proves this was a luxury item from the beginning.

An ormolu BEBE pin rests on a silk pillow, and a scent bottle fills the last compartment. It reads: Parfum Violettes de France, A. Picard, Paris. No mistaking the French connection, nor the appeal of sweet things nestled inside a small box!

Papier mache accessory box, 3.5 inches x 5 inches.

Pierced celluloid fan, at right as delicate as lace fits inside its compartment.

LEFT: Fan, Bebe pin, and parfum in place.

BELOW: Remember Friendship, “Think of Me” cards.

Toilette articles each in their place.

Complete sets of accessories in their boxes are difficult to find. More common are lithographed boxes, some that resemble small books. They have decorated spines, gold “pages” on the sides, a mirror inside the lid, and charming lithograph pictures on the top that may or may not give a hint as to what might be inside: You can’t always judge a book by its cover!

A family-scene box contains a small pair of scallopededge leather gloves.

The larger box with a stylish woman on top contains three hair combs.

Three lithographed book-shaped boxes.

Details of pierced fan.

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RIGHT: Extra-small, scalloped-edge gloves inside box.

BELOW: Top of lithographed box.

Paper-scrap pretty woman decorates this box.

Inside, a mirror, and three faux tortoiseshell hair ornaments.

No mistaking what is inside the bridaltheme box: a small, fancy garter, and an ormolu tussy-mussy with wax flowers, intended for the bride on her special day. Most of these “book” boxes have mirrors inside the lid, trimmed with gold Dresden paper scrap.

FAR LEFT: Bride’s box.

LEFT: Bride’s necessities inside.

Who can resist a fashion-doll sized papeterie? This example in red is fully stocked, including a tiny ink blotter, ink bottle, stationery and tiny stamps, wax seal, letter opener, pen and pencil.

Another papeterie in natural wood, sits on an abattante desk, just the place for writing utensils. These are perfect Etrennes gifts and are often labelled Papeterie pour ma Poupee, should there be any doubt as to purpose.

Natural wood papeterie with contents.

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Everything la poupee requires to keep up with her correspondence.

Smallest of all, barely 1 ¼ inches by 2 ¼ inches, is this fancy fan box.

There is a fan on the top lithograph, Dresden paper trim on either side.

On the underside is a depiction of a fan, with information stating the box was sold in both New York and Paris.

Inside is a picture of a doll. There is no doubt this is a box containing a fan, for a doll. The fan fits neatly inside.

Exterior of fan box.

I wonder what is in THIS box?

Don’t be fooled by a pedestrian case with little or no embellishment. Open it up before you pass it by: this one contains red silk interiors with three combs, all teeth intact, and a celluloid powder container. Who knew? Another hint there may be good things inside: a fancy ormolu or silver-metal clasp. Newer boxes have plain clasps.

Plain pressed-paper box—what could be in there?

Sometimes, a special item comes along, this one from my Fairy Dollmother. (You probably have a Fairy Dollmother yourself, who offers magical things to you, for your own collection. How we cherish these special friends!) When this case showed up at my door, I could not get it open fast enough, partly because it opens in an ingenious way, which required some agility, and partly because I was anxious to get in there. A rare necessaire in red features 4 mother-of-pearl buttons on each side. A pin on the top slides over to one side, with the flick of a fingernail, allowing the satchel to open up on both sides. (Hence the delay in opening.)

Inside is an original assortment of grooming tools, a powder tin, and a scent bottle.

Handles allow for portability.

Here, a poupee bois in royal-blue silk shows it to her young friend.

Satchel-shaped red necessaire with MOP button trim.

Celluloid combs and a powder case nest in red silk.

Aha, the fan is for a…doll!

Let’s fix your hair and powder your nose, mon petit.

Good things DO come in small packages.

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This plain Etrennes box did not respond well to the move from France to our dry climate, so the front flap has warped, preventing a tight closing.

Nonetheless, the original contents are intact and just the right size for fashion dolls, the box being about 6 inches by 8 inches.

The complete set of toilette articles inside is still fixed with original ties: bowl and pitcher; two powder tins; toothbrush holder; soap dish; drinking glass; eau de toilette; two wash clothes; a bar of soap with gold-foil label, and my personal favorite -- tiny hair pins wrapped in tissuepaper packets, trimmed on top with little violet flowers!

Outside of Toilette Set.

Wash clothes, soap, and tiny hair pins wrapped in tissue.

ABOVE: It fits!

LEFT: A perfect match.

BELOW: Every box has a story.

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Complete toilette set.

Do not despair if you cannot find original sets of accessories in pretty boxes fashioned just for them. You can re-purpose boxes you already have with an accessory that works with them. This sweet box, with a young girl in blue on the top, was just the one to hold a perfume bottle with the same blue porcelain. They look as if they were made for each other.

I am still amazed that so many of these tiny accessories in small boxes and cases remain intact, after all these years. It confirms that doll owners valued them from the beginning, and handled them with diligence and great care. Whether made of pressed paper, papier mache, leather or wood, each elicits respect and admiration. As you place a new-found purchase in your doll-room vignettes, or group them together in small cabinets, you realize that each started out as a highly-prized gift or purchase, in Paris, almost one hundred fifty years ago. Each has a story to tell. How fortunate it tells its story to‌you!

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C

ontinuing to look at the dolls produced in the early 1900s reflecting the new interest in foreign countries we found a great many dolls from the Highlands of Scotland.

Those seen here are small in size-between 6 and 14-inches in height and show a variety of styles of the ever popular kilt and Scottish dress. Most of these souvenir dolls were produced by German firms. The majority of those seen here are the “dolly face� type dolls though there a couple of surprises thrown in. It is always fun to so a little research into the folk dress found on the dolls and see how closely it is patterned after actual clothing.

This delightful little Scottish girl has a provenance. Standing 12 inches in height, is was produced by Armand Marseille. To the right is a black and white photograph of the owner of this doll. From the collection of the author.

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The owner, whose name is unknown, is also dressed in her own Scottish outfit with kilt, blouse, sweater and hat.

The photo has writing on the back in brown ink “Feb- 1940//Dubuque, Iowa.�

Of course, the most identifiable piece of clothing is the kilt. The kilt is a piece of tartan, a wool fabric made up of horizontal and vertical stripes in different colors on a colored background. First mentioned in Scotland in 1538, the Highlands clans people used local plants, mosses and berries to dye the wool.

It was worn both around the waist, similar to the modern kilt, but the remaining fabric could also be draped over the shoulder and pinned. This upper portion could be adjusted according to the demands of weather, the temperature or to allow for more freedom of motion for the wearer.

She is a painted bisque, as were many folk costume dolls produced during this period.

In her red velvet outfit, this painted bisque girl has matching red hat and even red boots. Matching tartan is used for her skirt and the band over her shoulder. From the collection of Rosemary Deal.

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A pair of nicely outfitted dolls, a Highland Guard is seen on the left. Both dolls wear the sporran– a small bag worn around the waist, over the kilt. Sporran is the Gaelic word for purse. Usually these are made of white fur, as those you see here.

From the collection of Rosemary Deal.

“Roosevelt’s Rough Riders” $ 1.92 per dozen wholesale.

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While dolls on folk costumes were popular the wholesaler Butler Brothers offered several versions of Scottish dolls. This 1914 ad featured Scotch Lads and Lassies, 13-inches with curly hair, plaid and blue Highland costumes. Offered at $2.20 per dozen wholesale.

This ad is from the 1939 Kimport Doll Talk catalog.

Another ad from the Butler Brothers 1914 wholesale catalog, this ad shows number F472173/4 in., Scottish costumes, bright color plaid kilts and sashes, red jackets, white collars. Asstd.

98 cents per dozen.

Another ad from the 1914 Butler Brothers catalog.

This 8-inch turning bisque head has glass eyes and short mohair wig. In bold it is written “correct Scottish costume� consisting of plaid kilts and shawl, black velvet jacket, white vest and collar, red flannel tights, black velvet Scotch cap with feather, painted shoes and stockings. $ 2.80 per dozen (wholesale).

This painted bisque pair with molded blonde hair. From the collection of Rosemary Deal.

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This funny little girl with the painted bisque head is mint in box.

Eight-inches tall, she has stationary eyes and an open mouth with two big upper teeth and a somewhat character face. Her box is plaid paper with the traditional white paper lace glued to the top edge around the doll.

She has a plaid outfit with cap glued at an angle to her head. She is not marked. From the author’s collection.

Dolls of the World cover. From the author’s collection.

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Googlies always make one smile and this one is not any different. Standing 7-inches tall, this little guy was made by Armand Marseille.

He has a domed head with painted googly eyes and a closed mouth. He is marked “320/A/o/M//Germany.” He was produced in 1913 and wears silk tartan instead of woven cloth. He may not have been produced as a souvenir or have been dressed by the owner. He has a black velvet jacket. His shoes and socks are painted onto his composition legs.

From the author’s collection.

Scotland cut-out

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

ONGOING 10/18-4/20/19 ~ Switzerland. Hats Off To Hats Exhibition. Spielzeug Welten Museum. www. swmb.museum.

APRIL 2019 3 ~ Hatfield, PA. From the Collection of Regina Steele, part 3 & Estate of Joanne Brucklacher Horstmann Online & Live Auction. Alderfer Auctions. 215-393-3000. info@AlderferAuction.com.

6 ~ Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Alexander Firemen’s Rec. Hall. Linda. 585-482-0835.

7 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603-9691699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com

7 ~ Fullerton, CA. Doll, Teddy, Miniature & Artisan Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents. 831-438-5349.

RowbearPresents@charter.net 7 ~ Maumee/Toledo, OH. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Maumee Recreation Center. Sandy Bullock. 734-282-0152. sandy4085@hotmail.com 12 ~ Livonia, MI. Mini Doll Convention.

Detroit Marriott Livonia. Sherry Bonner.

248-408-1402. sbwaters77@aol.com 12-14 ~ Rock Island, IL. Antique Spectacular Vintage Market. Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Kim Schilling, Melting Pot Productions, Inc. 712-326-9964.

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6 ~ Lynnwood, WA. Antique Doll, Toy & Sale.

Embassy Suites. Joy Hill. 425-712-1575.

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13 ~ Jonesborough, TN. Doll Show.

Jonesborough Visitor Ctr. The Dollhouse. Ellen Stafford. 423-753-0022.

7 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Boston Hotel. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins.

603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com

13 ~ Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. KCI Expo Center Holiday Inn. Frasher’s Doll Auctions.

816-625-3786. (F) 816-625-6079.

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13 ~ New Lebanon, NY. Spring Discovery Antique & Collectible Doll Auction. Meissner’s Auction Service. 518-766-5002. www.meissnersauction.com. info@meissnersauction.com 24-25 ~ Newark, OH. Spring Antique & Artist Doll Auction. McMasters Harris Doll Auction Co. 740-877-5357. mark@mcmastersharris.com 25-27 ~ Seattle, WA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show.

Double Tree Hotel. staff@pnwbjdexpo.com. www.pnwbjdexpo.com.

27 ~ Fairport, NY. Doll Show. St. John of Rochester Parish. Henrietta Doll Lovers Club.

Dottie. 585-889-2015. odailey622@aol.com 27 ~ Grapevine, TX. Doll Show. Grapevine Convention Center. Metroplex Doll Club. Linda Crowsey. 903-429-0128. lindacc45@hotmail.com 27 ~ Nashville, TN. Doll & Bear Show. Mt. Juliet Community Center. Jackie Stone.

828-505-2287. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com

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APRIL 2019 CONTINUED FROM 27 ~ Ocala, FL. Doll Show. Rolling Greens Village Clubhouse. Harriet Brinker.

954-292-7758. hnatalan@gmail.com

27 ~ Ringgold, GA. Doll Show. The Colonnade.

Chattanooga Doll Club. Carolyn Cronan.

706-965-4619. ccronan@catt.com 27 ~ Spokane, WA. Doll Show. Spokane Community College. Spokane Lilac City Doll Study Club. Mary Sherwood. 509-838-8487.

28 ~ Lancaster, PA. Doll, Toy and Teddy Bear Show. Lancaster Farm & Home Center. Ron Funk. 717-371-0395. 717-687-8191.

28 ~ St. Charles, IL. Toy & Doll Antique & Collectible Show. Kane County Fairgrounds.

Diana Tabin. 847-772-6760.

Diana@chicagotoyshow.com 28 ~ Tucson, AZ. Doll Show. La Quinta Inn. Karen Kosies. 520-270-0179.

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4 ~ Morristown, NJ. A Marquis Antique Doll Auction. Historic Governor Morris Westin Hotel. Theriaults. 410-224-3655. info@theriaults.com 4 ~ Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Bear Show.

Alameda County Fairgrounds. dollshowjean@gmail.com. 916-397-3191. dollshowadeline@gmail.com. 916-949-5894. www.dolls4all.com 4-5 ~ Tukwila, WA. NADDA Doll, Costume & Wardrobe Show Event. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Head. Yvonne Baird. 253-565-0267. baird2@comcast.net 4 ~ Westampton, NJ. Dolls at Auction.

Sweetbriar. 700 Highland Drive. 410-275-2213.

Sweetbriar@live.com. SweetbriarAuctions.com 5 ~ Canada. The Greater Toronto Doll Show.

Holiday Inn. www.greatertorontodollshow. com. greatertorontodollshow@gto.net

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5 ~ Easton, PA. Doll Show. Forks Community Center. Twin County Doll Collectors. Earl Bethel. 610-322-7702. 610-866-5326. ebgeeb@ptd.net 5 ~ Morristown, NJ. Lady Fancies, Part I. Full color catalog with detailed photos available April 15. $55.00. Governor Morris Hotel.

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Quality Inn. Saturday’s Child. Martha Smith.

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11 ~ Grand Haven, MI. Doll & Collectible Show. Grand Haven Community Center. The Muskegon Sand Dollers Doll Club. Sandy Wolters. 231-798-8821.

18 ~ Nazareth, PA. Antique & Collectible Doll Auction. Dotta Auction Co., Inc. 610-759-7389. www.dottaauction.com. Auctionzip.com – auctioneer #1255

11 ~ Nashua, NH. Doll, Teddy Bear & Gift Show. Holiday Inn. Wendy Collins. 603-9691699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com

18 ~ Tucker, GA. Doll Show. Doubletree by Hilton. Atlanta Doll Collectors Club. Vickey Harris. 404-543-8866. vickeydharris@aol.com

18 ~ Columbus, IN. Doll Show. Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds. Dolls Night Out Club of Columbus. Barb Joy. 812-376-9124. joyvegas3@aol.com 18 ~ Eastlake, OH. Fashions Through The Decades Luncheon. Cleveland Doll Club. Pat Dutchman. 440-785-4183. pdutchman@ roadrunner.com

18 ~ Williamsfield, OH. Doll Show.

Williamsfield Community Center. Heirloom Doll Society. Lynne Anne Morrow.

440-344-7747. circlemranch25@gmail.com 19 ~ Buena Park, CA. Doll Show Featuring Barbie Dolls. Holiday Inn. 310-386-4211.

19 ~ Madison Heights, MI. Doll Show. UFCW Hall. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier.

586-731-3072. lildolls@excite.com 19 ~ Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show.

Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus.

Carol Benson. 612-669-1613. carol@cpromotionsplus.com 19 ~ New Hope, PA. Doll Show. Eagle Firehouse. Mark Lehmann. 215-657-2477. markleh58@comcast.net 22 ~ England. C&T Auctioneers. Dolls, Dolls Houses & Related Pieces Auction. www.candtauctions.co.uk

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2 ~ Belleville, IL. Doll, Bear, Miniature & Dollhouse Collectible Show. Belle-Clair Expo Center. Kay Weber. 618-233-0940. 618-558-2092.

2 ~ Concord, CA. Doll Show. Crown Plaza Hotel. 101 Doll Study Club. Anne Lien. 415342-8655. stilly5@yahoo.com.

2 ~ Sturbridge, MA. Doll ,Bear & Folk Art Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Wendy Collins.

603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com 6 ~ Kissimmee, FL. Doll Convention. Park Inn

by Radisson. Fire-Flies Golden Age of Dolls.

Cynthia Harris. 321-431-3133. charris779@aol. com. fire-fliesdollconvention.com 8 ~ Missoula, MT. Doll, Toy, Teddy Bear & Miniatures Show. Hilton Garden Inn. Bitterroot Blizzard Doll Club. Kay Schrader. 406-360-7214, weekends only. schrader1501@blackfoot.net 9 ~ Fullerton, CA. Dolls, Bears & Collectibles Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents.

Rowbear Lowman. 831-438-5349.

9 ~ Lynnwood/Seattle, WA. Doll Show.

Embassy Suites Hotel. Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723. pepins4@msn.com. Antique Doll & Toy Market.

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15 ~ Milton, CA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show. Santa Rosa County Auditorium. Pensacola Doll Study Club. Paula. 850-292-6074.

15 ~ Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC. Doll & Toy Show. Amran Shriners Temple. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com 22 ~ Puyallup, WA. Doll Show. Washington State Fairgrounds & Event Center. alisadollshow@gmail.com. 253-961-8131. www.dolls4all.com

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25 ~ Lynnwood, WA. Doll Show. Embassy Suites Hotel. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206-362-8723. pepins4@msn.com 25 ~ North Mankato, MN. Doll Show. Lady Slipper Doll Club. Carolyn Christopherson.

952-873-4489.

31 ~ Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Dorothy Hunt.

410-275-2213. sweetbriar@live.com. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com 31 ~ Wichita, KS. Doll Show. Double Tree by Hilton Airport. Scott or Jenny. kansasdollshow@gmail.com

15-21 ~ Kansas City, MO. Artist Doll Conference & Doll Making School. Hotel Phillips. National Institute of American Doll Artists. (NIADA). Gracie Coleman. 704-517-0114. gcoleman110@carolina.rr.com. niada.org

SEPTEMBER 2019

21-24 ~ Nashville, TN. Sale of Fine Rare Dolls, Toys, Bears, Miniatures and More. The Inn at Opryland. National Doll Festival. Rowbear.

831-438-5349. www.nationaldollfestival.com.

DollFestival@aol.com.

8 ~ Fullerton, CA. Dolls, Bears & Collectibles Show. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents.

831-438-5349. RowbearPresents@charter.net

23-27 ~ Nashville, TN. UFDC 70th Annual Convention. www.ufdc.org.

25-27 ~ Nashville, TN. The Art of Dolls & Bears Sale. Comfort Suites. National Doll Festival. Rowbear. 831-438-5349. www.nationaldollfestival.com DollFestival@aol.com

AUGUST 2019 10 ~ Clackamas, OR. Doll Show. Monarch Hotel & Conference Center. alisadollshow@ gmail.com. 253-961-8131. www.dolls4all.com 11 ~ Buena Park, CA. Doll Show featuring Barbie Dolls. Holiday Inn. 310-386-4211.

17 ~ Florence, SC. Doll Show. SiMT. Pee Dee Doll Club. Angie. 843-731-2107. ahayek73@aol.com 17 ~ Huntsville, AL. Doll Show. Jaycees Building. Twickenham Doll Club. Sonya Heim.

256-585-5436. sonyah4@netzero.com 18 ~ Strongsville, OH. Doll Show. Strongsville Holiday Inn. Eileen Green. 440-283-5839. phdofdolls@yahoo.com 24 ~ Casper, WY. Doll, Toy, Teddy Bear & Miniature Show. United Federation of Doll Clubs, Region 6. Kay Schrader. 406-360-7214. schrader1501@blackfoot.net 24 ~ Schertz, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830-606-5868.

7-8 ~ Anaheim, CA. Doll Show. Anaheim Marriott. VOLKS USA, Inc. 310-782-8324. service@volksusa.com

Saturday, June 8, 2019

10 AM to 4 PM Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 N. Reserve St., Missoula, MT 59808 Call Hilton Garden at 406-532-5300 for reservations Admission: Adults $5 - Children Under 6 Free Dolls, Bears, Toys, Clothes, Miniatures, Furniture, Accessories and Much More Exhibits, Raffle Items, Door Prizes For Table Reservations and Informa‑ tion Contact: Kay Schrader, PO Box 70, Darby, MT 59829 Phone (weekends only) 406-360-7214 Email (anytime) schrader1501@blackfoot.net

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Info: Ron Funk, 3045 W Meadowview Dr, Gordonville, PA 17529 • (717) 687-8191 Show Time: 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. Show Location: Take Service Road off Rt 72 South (Manheim Pike) Off Rt 30 & Rt 283 Early Bird 9:00 A.M. $10.00 - Children Free To find more doll events near you go to our website at www.antiquedollcollector.com and click on “Events” tab.

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25 ~ Dedham, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Dedham Hotel. Wendy Collins.

603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com 25 ~ Fort Wayne, IN. Doll Show. Ft. Wayne Armory. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier. 586-731-3072. lildolls@excite.com

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