June 2011

Antique DOLL Collector June 2011 Vol. 14, No. 5

June 2011 Vol. 14, No. 5 $595 / $695 Canada www.antiquedollcollector.com

Estate Antique Doll Auction, Sunday, June 12, 2011 At the Annapolis Sheraton in Annapolis, Maryland  9 AM Preview  11 AM Auction

It’s Christmas all year long at Theriault’s, and on Sunday, June 12 we’re proving the point.

and bidding, but if you cannot attend, live online bidding is available, as well as absentee bidding.

More than 300 lots of antique dolls and toys, just the kind found under the Christmas tree decades and decades ago. And as for those holiday trees, we have those, too!

Two beautiful table-top antique feather trees filled with blown glass ornaments are featured (shown here in the photograph), along with an extraordinary antique 6’ tall feather tree blooming with still more antique ornaments.

The dolls and playthings? Two bébés by Bru, a number of other French bébés by Jumeau, Gaultier, and Steiner, elegant French poupées, rare German characters, early cloth dolls, all-bisque mignonettes, teddy bears, lithographed tin toys, early pull toys and carriages, antique doll costumes, Raggedy Ann, Kathe Kruse, and all the other wonderful dolls you love to collect. Many of the dolls are featured from the well-known estate collection of Afton Brennan of Lake St. Louis, Missouri.

Each of the dolls, toys, and teddies in the auction are available for viewing online after May 25 (visit www.theriaults.com and click on the button for Proxibid). We encourage you to attend the auction for personal viewing

The Sunday auction will be followed by Theriault’s famous Ten2Go Doll auction on Monday, June 13, 2011 where doll discoveries abound. More than 450 lots will be presented.

Preview 9 AM. Note 10 AM auction time. At the Monday auction, you must be present to bid.

Both auctions are conducted at the Sheraton Annapolis located at 173 Jennifer Road, directly off US Route 50 in Annapolis. For further hotel information, call 410-266-3131.

If you have questions about the auction, please call 800-638-0422 (9AM-8PM) Monday through Friday or email info@theriaults.com.

And don’t forget other upcoming auctions: MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011. Discovery Day Auction at the Gaithersburg Hilton in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2011. Our next catalog auction, “Raised by the Song of the Murmuring Grove” at the Anaheim Hyatt, in Anaheim, California.

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

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Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1. - 2. 22” E. 10 J. Jumeau Bebe, immaculate pale bisque, rare cornflower blue bulging p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, orig. mohair wig & pate, early applied ears, FACTORY orig. burgundy silk, lace & velvet dress w/weights at bottom, decorated with ribbons & rope, orig. bustle, slip, undies, Jumeau shoes & crocheted socks.

Magnificent unbelievable couture costume incl. matching orig. hat. On orig. “signed” early 8 ball st. wrist chunky body. Has been mine for many years & her pictures will show you why!! OUTSTANDING Bebe fit for a museum!!! $20,000.

3. 15 1/2" Rare K * R #131 Googlie Toddler, perfect bisque, huge blue side glancing sl. eyes, orig. mohair side coiled wig & pate.

1-2 Wears a darling ant. blue cotton batiste & lace dress, orig. undies, orig. leather shoes w/pom poms & orig. socks. On her orig. chunky "fully jointed toddler body". Big watermelon mouth, rare Googlie mold & great large size. Sure to make you smile. ADORABLE!!! $12,550.

4. - 5. 26” Tete Jumeau Bebe #12, gorgeous pale bisque, huge light blue p/w eyes, fabulous long tailed mohair wig & cork pate. Wears a magnificent Fr. ant. pink batiste & lace dress w/Fr. ant. matching silk & lace hat, ant. undies, ant. pink leather shoes & socks. On orig. “signed” Jumeau body. Has the most wonderful baby face & a great large size Bebe. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!

Only…$6600.

6. - 7. 26” FG Block Letter Bebe, gorgeous pale bisque, huge almond shaped amber p/w eyes, fabulous ant. Fr. mohair wig in its orig. set & cork pate. Wears what I believe to be her orig. ladies style long silk dress adorned w/fabulous laces, ant. undies, stunning ant. Fr. silk frilly hat & orig. ant. Fr. shoes. On her orig. “signed” Gesland body. Desirable Bru type molded tongue tip. Absolutely BREATHTAKING large Bebe!!! $11,000.

8. - 9. 10” Early Series C Steiner Bebe, blue lever p/w eyes, early mauve blush under her beautifully painted brows, immaculate pale bisque, orig. lambs wool wig & an extra mohair wig, (both included) & orig. Steiner pate. Wears a magnificent ant. Fr. pale blue silk dress adorned w/ribbons & laces, orig. shoes & socks, orig. undies, plus the most magnificent ant. Fr. frilly hat. On her early st. wrist orig. Steiner body in unplayed with condition. Outlined lips, early round face & the best modeling. Perfect working eye mechanism & an AMAZING beautiful face! Rare tiny size Bebe!! $14,900.

10 10. 23” Heubach Koppledorf Character Child, br. sl. eyes w/real hair lashes, gorgeous peaches & cream bisque, four upper teeth, orig. auburn mohair wig & pate. Wears orig. ant. cotton eyelet dress, ant. undies, orig. shoes & I have added a fabulous Fr. ant. lace bonnet. On her orig. body. Absolutely ADORABLE and only…$695.

11. - 12. 15" Early French R.D. Bebe, early perfect pale bisque, light blue threaded p/w eyes, orig. mohair wig & pate & her head coil is still intact. Wears a gorgeous Fr. ant. aqua dropped waist silk & lace pleated dress, ant. undies, FABULOUS ant. Fr. leather shoes w/big rosettes & ant. Fr. matching hat. On orig. early chunky 8 ball jointed Portrait-type st. wrist RD body. Has desirable Bru type molded tongue tip. EXTRAORDINARILY beautiful!!! Only…$6275.

13. 11" JDK #211 "Sammy" Character Baby, open/closed mouth, beautiful light blue sl. eyes, orig. mohair wig, Kestner pate, wearing a darling batiste ant. baby gown. On orig. Kestner bent limb baby body. Incredible modeling & perfect mint bisque.

Absolutely adorable!!! And only…$750.

14. - 15. 9” E. 1 J. Jumeau Bebe, gorgeous bl. p/w eyes, immaculate pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate. Another EJ that belongs in a Museum, completely FACTORY couture wearing a gorgeous pleated burgundy silk & lace dress, orig. undies, her Jumeau earrings, orig. crocheted socks her Jumeau shoes “signed” Paris, added gorgeous ant. Fr. hat, plus the hat shown on her in the book "A Whispering of Dolls" by Theriault's in 2002.

Has her original sewn in "Bebe Jumeau" label, which is something we are seldom lucky enough to find. On orig. “signed” Jumeau st. wrist body. Rare teeny size #1 with the most STUNNING of the EJ faces. ALL FACTORY ORIGINAL at a great price!!!

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16. - 17. 21" F. G. Block Letter Bebe, HUGE bulging amber almond shaped p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, mint pale bisque, beautiful long tailed mohair wig & orig. pate. Wears a magnificent ant. Fr. aqua silk & lace dress, orig. undies, crocheted socks, ant. shoes & stunning ant. Fr. frilly hat adorned w/silk flowers & ribbons. On her early orig. chunky 8 ball st. wrist FG body. Desirable Bru type molded tongue tip. The most AMAZING face w/tremendous presence. BEST ever!!! Only…$8975.

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BUYING & SELLING QUALITY DOLLS FOR OVER 18 YEARS 1 - 3. HUGE 13 1/2" Rose O'Neill Kewpie on robust compo toddler body with jointed knees and starfish hands. This awesome googly has brn. gl. eyes, a wide smile, molded tuft and desirable molded blue wings at the back of his big ball of a beautiful bisque head! $12,500.

4 - 5. 14 3/4" SFBJ rare 229 character body that swivels on a walker body with jointing at the shoulders, elbows, wrists and hips. There is some typical SFBJ chipping off of paint on areas of the hands and lower legs. He is all smiles w/ bl. gl. jewel eyes and his orig. blond mohair wig and possibly orig. knit outfit. $2250.

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6. 8 1/2" A.M 200 Googly toddler, a harder to find mold number in the Armand Marseille family of googlies. Orig. metal hook stringing is a bit loose. She has orig. undergarments and socks, a red antique mohair wig, and an appropriate 1920's vintage dress. $1695.

Lofall’s Dolls 25" China with bun hairdo and fancy dress circa 1850's. $1375

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1. 16” China rarity with expressive painted features and perfect coloring. The modeling of the head includes a stylish molded hat (small flake to edge in back) that is ornamented with two colorful plumes, plus a bow on one side and a loop of hair revealed on the other. On a handmade cloth body, she wears a two-piece ensemble of silk brocade. Do not hesitate, this amazing china is well worth the investment. $17,500.

2. 26-1/2” Lenci Lady featuring the rarely found “Gish face” with lovely paint, the blonde mohair wig in the original set and a magnificent costume of organdy and felt that is in exceptionally clean condition. $4800.

3. 28-1/2” Smiling Bru Fashion in size letter M with a perfect and sublime bisque head, and almond eye cuts featuring the most beautiful blue paperweight eyes. On a clean kid leather body showing normal wear and a few patches, this example wears a spectacular Chinoiserie-inspired silk gown with exquisite floral embroidery. $14,500.

4. 25-1/2” Bebe Jumeau EJA 12 with a perfect head, incredible luminous bisque, character-like modeling, sensitive blue paperweight

eyes ((possible eye-flake repair on the lower right rim), very heavy mauve eye shadow, pierced applied ears, and a lovely mohair wig in a flattering shade of pale blonde. Her classic straight-wrist, 8-ball jointed body is in very good condition and retains its original paint finish and Jumeau stamp. $26,000.

5. 19” A.T. 9 with a perfect bisque head, two-tone blue paperweight eyes in even eye cuts with mauve shadow, pierced ears and a very full, light brown, mohair wig that is a perfect complement to her coloring. On a jointed composition body that bears a beautiful original paint finish, this fine bebe wears a stylish ensemble in midnight blue velvet and silk. A blue chip doll who is most definitely destined for a blue chip collection. $62,500.

6. 22” R. 2 D. Bebe named “Mlle. Renee” with lovely perfect bisque, wonderful coloring, expressive brown paperweight eyes, pierced ears, her blonde mohair wig in its original set and an original trousseau.. On a true R.D. body with straight wrists, it is in trousseau excellent condition overall. Renée’s trunk houses seven changes of clothes. Bebes with an original trousseau are especially rare to come by. 12,500.

7. 18-1/2” China with beautifully painted facial features and feathering of the “hair” at the temples – just an extremely graceful style. On an antique cloth body with long leather arms, she wears a period 1870s ensemble in solid and patterned silks that any Parisienne would envy. $3995.

8. 19” Wax doll of a lifetime with a poured wax shoulderhead, inset, sparkling, blue glass eyes, painted features that include delicate lashes, brows, and lips, plus painted hair in a rich shade of light brown. On a fine white leather body, the poured wax arms are perfect, and the wax legs feature rare molded shoes and stockings (repair to left). The original dress of ice blue silk features delicate lace and fine passementerie. $5500.

9. 17” German Papier-mâché – a lovely, brown-eyed, (attributed to) Kestner with a rare hairstyle, nicely modeled and painted features, an unusual hairstyle (scattered light flaking and touch-ups) which features a center part with two wings that are pulled back exposing the back of the ears, plus a wonderful spiral bun of braids. On a typical milliner’s model body of stuffed leather with wooden limbs, this doll’s presentation is breathtaking. $3200.

Visit WWW.CARMELDOLLSHOP.COM for a Large Selection! • Members of UFDC & NADDA Michael Canadas and David Robinson, P.O. Box 7198 Carmel, California 93921 Email: mnd@redshift.com • (831) 625-5360

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EMILE AND ALBERT AND THE “UNIQUE” BEBE

by Kathy Embry A collaboration between two talented individuals produced the new Jumeau bebe known as the Triste model.

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THE EXTRAORDINARY DOLLS OF SONNEBERG 1875-1900 by Andy Ourant

THE MODEL DOLL SHOWS OF 1896-1898

by Rhonda King At the close of the 19th century, patronesses of New York Society gathered to view an American-made fashion show in miniature.

Collectors persist in calling these solid dome heads Beltons, when in fact, modern research has ruled out Belton as a possible manufacturer.

About The Cover

Since the mid 20th century doll collectors have erroneously referred to solid dome heads as Beltons. Andy Ourant explains the complexities of the Sonneberg doll industry and the difficulty attributing manufacturers to these dolls. One thing is certain, side by side with French dolls their desirability is easily apparent and at a bargain price! Cover Photo and Collection Becky and Andy Ourant.

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THE LEGENDARY JOSEPHINE BAKER

by Myra Fay Graubard The author was thrilled to discover a Josephine Baker knockoff doll in her famous banana costume.

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Learning About American-Made Dolls STUDYING AND HAVING FUN WITH SWIVEL DOLLS

by Ursula R.Mertz Composition dolls with swivel hips make it easy to pose your dolls in ever changing scenes.

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COQUETTE CUTIES

by Margo Delaughter A look at American composition coquette dolls, copied from European bisque examples.

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17” Aristocratic Early Wooden – sheer poetry describes the gentile aspect of this gently worn but unbowed beauty with a heart shaped face recalling the early decades of the 1800’s, with her elongated neck, pierced ears, pretty expression and painted hair beneath antique wig - her fully jointed body ever graceful in her antique hand sewn high-waisted gown with slip and pantaloons. $2250

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14” Rare Maker English Wax – mint and all original in picturesque classic English finery, this exquisite work is signed “Frederic Aldis//Belgrave Mansions” London – a rarified beauty, never seen, in the finest of poured wax with fine inset hair, pretty glass eyes and excellent posture. A prize for the connoisseur! $1200

A MUSEUM WORTHY BRU - Collectors often ask about the history of a doll and this winning Blue Ribbon French bebe, the earliest of all Bru models, certainly has one! Ca. 1879, this stunning quality rare 21” size 4 Brevete Bru in near perfect condition after 132 years has her original signed factory shoes, firm clean body with label "Bebé Brevete S.G.D.G.", and the celebrated lovely bisque arms plus original necklace and her original finely layered drop waist ensemble. To gild this lily, from her neck, hanging like an elegant time capsule, is a fascinating locket containing the story of a doll in four precious miniature photographs – one of the doll itself; one of the original owner; one of her daughter who inherited the doll and in true French tradition one of Napoleon Bonaparte.

As if not enough, she also has her First Place 1907 Blue Ribbon, an antique silk dress, slip and hat, to which we have also added a peignoir and a small elegant trunk for you to contain this uniquely preserved grand showpiece. $18,000

Nancy A. Smith Member NADDA

Box 462, Natick Mass. 01760-0005 Phone: (508) 545-1424 E-Mail: nasdoll@comcast.net Very rare. Marked "Little Eva's Washable Toys".

Made by E. Adelaide Prior.

Kittery, Maine. 1920's or 30's. 26" tall. A few stains.

All original. He is missing hat. $2800 for pair.

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News

It’s Not Too Late to go to National!

by Margaret Kincaid

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he National Convention is the most wonderful experience! Doll collectors come from all over the world and we get to share our dolls, our knowledge and our friendship. Experienced collectors come to lead seminars and enter dolls into competition while new collectors come to see what this hobby is all about.

This year’s theme is “Celebrations”, which covers all the holidays of the year. As always, there are going to be some incredible displays this year. One of them being a fabulous Christmas display put on by Diane Hoffman who is going to share her Christmas collections along with special pieces from other Christmas collectors. Come and see this wonderful display and get ideas for your own holiday decorations. Next, plan to visit the “Celebrations en Couleurs” exhibit featuring the artistry of modern dolls of color as well as the artists who create them. Another fantastic exhibit will be “Lewis Sorenson, The Master of Wax.” Sorenson was an important mid-20th century doll artist. Over 75 examples of his work, including some that have never been displayed before will be on view.

There will also be a definitive display of Kestner dolls; an exhibit appropriately titled “Long Live the King!” Kestner, “The King”, produced some of the best dolls out of Germany and was known for 80 years for quality in dolls and toys.

As if all this is not enough, there will be a display of “Small Delights” dolls, a wide variety of German and French dolls from 1.5 inches to 9 inches as well as “The Heart of the Matter” showcasing the art and skill of Darlene Lane, this year’s convention souvenir artist.

NADDA is putting on a Valentine’s dinner with a Maggie Iacono doll as a souvenir. Come meet the NADDA dealers and take home a wonderful Maggie Iacono doll with a Valentine’s theme. There will be luncheons and dinners throughout the convention celebrating a year full of holiday’s….May Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Prom, Mother’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Fourth of July, Halloween and Octoberfest!

Come and take part in the competitive exhibits. Maybe you will win a ribbon or maybe not, but you will surely learn more about your doll. In my old doll club we would have a meeting in June where we would plot out who would enter which dolls in which categories.

More experienced collectors would advise the new ones about clothing and presentation. We all had fun just taking part! When they open the exhibit to the public, you should take the highlight tours and study the dolls. Figure out why the doll in each category won a blue ribbon, this will help you understand what the judges are looking for.

There are all kinds of seminars and workshops. You can learn more about your dolls and learn about dolls you have never seen before.

There are workshops showing you all kinds of skills relating to your own dolls. Louise Hedrick will conduct an all day seminar where you can learn to sew for a 12” fashion doll. You can learn to make wigs, shoes, clothes, etc! Alice Leverett Henderson will have a workshop for the “ultimate” doll.

The saleroom is the best in the world. It is an honor to be included in the UFDC salesroom and great dealers come from across the country and the world to take part. I have had European dealers

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surprised that the best European dolls are available here at National. Dolls, antique and modern, are here along with a wonderful selection of clothes and accessories. With “Celebrations” as the convention theme this year, I am sure there will be a wonderful holiday ephemera.

The best thing about the Convention is the friends, dealers, collectors and customers who come from all over the country and the world. We get the chance to exchange news and ideas and knowledge with some of the most experienced doll people in the world!

Not only am I looking forward to the convention and connecting with old friends and new, I also plan to explore the surrounding area a bit. I will be working the show with a Japanese friend from London and one of the things we plan on doing is visiting the evening parade and fireworks at Disneyland. This is always a fun and exciting time! We also plan on visiting the Angels Attic Museum, a fascinating restored Victorian home filled with dollhouses and miniatures.

I have been going to Convention for 20 years as a dealer in the salesroom. I met one of my best friends at Convention in Atlanta 18 years ago. Enjoy being with your friends and meeting new people. One thing I have learned, no matter how busy you are, is to look at the special exhibits and take time to see and study the competitive exhibits.

Come for the whole week with full registration and enjoy all the events and souvenir or come for a few days with a limited registration and still see all the displays, the salesroom and attend some events. No matter how long you stay, you can still get the UFDC room block rate at the Hilton Anaheim. If you want to come, please contact UFDC.org or telephone the UFDC office at 816-891-7040.

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23” CM Belton 117, on heavy French stiff wrist body, early blue threaded eyes, small eye chip lower right eye $2395.00

17 ¾” CM Simon & Halbig 929 on early stiff wrist 8 24” CM Tete Jumeau, blue paperweight eyes, ball body, blue paperweight eyes, HH wig, antique stiff wrist stamped body, 2 hairlines – over right clothes & leather shoes, 1 ½” hairline by right ear ear & from right ear to under chin $2995.00 $2250.00

23 1/2” FG French Fashion, 7 on head , 7 and FG shoulder plate, 18 1/2” Cuno Otto Dressel on cloth body w/ bisque arms (K*R 117N look) painted bisque and papier mache legs, blue pw on flapper body, HH wig, blue eyes, thumbs are as is $1995.00 sleep eyes, original leather shoes & socks, vintage clothing $525.00 8 1/4” K * R Halbig 21, blue sleep eyes, 5 piece body, paint chip on left hand, socks have little paint touch up $385.00

20 ½” Kestner #167, brown sleep eyes, nice ball jointed body, HH wig $650.00

20” Al Capp Baby Barry doll of Mammy Yokum from Dog Patch 1957, w/ corn pipe, jacket is tagged, missing 3 red “buttons” from boots $295.00 26” Dick Clark Doll 195859 by Juno Novelty Co., all original w/ plaid tie & socks, saddle shoes $195.00

Ginny’s #54 And Away We Go 1955, all original, missing rose at waist $125.00 #7064 1957 Bride, bk walker, all original $145.00 #1475 1959 Hollander, bk walker , all original w/ wooden shoes, missing 1 sock $145.00 #1152 Southern Belle 1960, bk walker, all original outfit, replaced shoes $145.00

8” All Original Tynie Baby all bisque in tagged dress, blue sleep eyes, brown mohair wig, marked: @1924 E.I.Horsman, Inc. Made in Germany, designed by Bernard Lipfert $2250.00

21” Alexander Cissy 1957 #2146 in blue taffeta dress w/ white organdy sash, beautiful tulle & floral hat, fabulous face $925.00

18” Kathe Kruse circa 1945 all original red & white polka dot dress, white pinafore, brunette HH wig, curved arms, stitched mitten fingers, small stitched repair to left forearm $745.00 18” Kathe Kruse circa 1947 all original in red & white dress, blue apron, red shoes, beautifully painted face, blonde HH braids, curved arms, stitched fingers and feet, small stitched repair left front calf $745.00

6 1/4” Doll House Lady w/ molded bun, original dress and apron under pants & top $129.95 7 ¼” Doll House Lady w/ Jointed arms and molded upper torso, original mohair wig, vintage dress, molded brown boots$285.00 7” Doll House Man w/ mustache all original in felt tails & hat, watch chain, dress shirt & silk vest $325.00 6 7/8” Doll House Lady w/ jointed arms and molded upper torso, original wig, vintage dress, right ankle reglued, blue painted eyes $220.00 8” Lady with molded Butterfly Bonnet, all original, blue painted eyes $165.00 6 ¾” Doll House Lady in regional costume, all original, blonde molded hair, black boots and molded socks $95.00

2” Cute Baby place card holder, marked Bavaria $40.00 3” Baby figure on base, black bonnet & bows, hairline on base $35.00 3 ½” German Lady #6803 w/ blue head band, gold bracelet, heavy eye makeup $225.00 1 ¾” German Boy w/ extended arms, left thumb as is $85.00 2” German girl w/ pageboy haircut in purple & white #13805 $52.50 1 ½” German Girl w/ Flowers, ringlets and floral head wreath $65.00 2 ½” German Child w/ pink flowers and white cape $49.99 2 ½” Lady #19-8 w/ grey bun & curls, green hair ribbon $60.00

20” S & H 1009 8 ½ DEP on early stiff wrist French type body, blue sleep eyes, antique clothing, black leather boots $850.00

5” All Bisque 1926 Bonnie Babe by Georgene Averille, blue sleep eyes, blue shoes, beautiful molding $995.00

29” S & H 1249 Santa, original blonde mohair wig, brown sleep eyes $1450.00

14” 1950’s R & B Nancy Lee, all original in long plaid dress, mohair wig in original style $145.00 17” All Original compo possible American Character or Alexander, cute organdy dress, undergarments & bonnet, brown eyes $165.00 14” Hard Plastic Mary Hoyer in aqua long dress $145.00

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The Extraordinary Dolls of

SONNEBERG 1875-1900

BY ANDY OURANT

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he best way to begin an article on these treasures of Sonneberg is to make a bold statement. Belton or Belton-type does not accurately describe this group of dolls. Over the last fifty years, doll researchers have documented the rich history of three centuries of German doll production. Many of the mysteries have been solved, but some habits for doll collectors are hard to shake. In the mid-20th century doll collectors erroneously attributed dolls with solid dome heads as the product of Belton. Although modern research has completely removed Belton as a possible manufacturer, this attribution persists in the use of the term Belton-type.

One reason the Belton name continues in use is because it is not easy to assign manufacturers to each of the dolls included in this article. Based on the inherent nature of the toy industry in and around Sonneberg you will see why this is difficult.

Understanding the economy of this region of Germany is the key to collectors refining how they define and categorize these dolls.

Beginning in the 15th century, this thickly forested area began to manufacture and organize trade routes for their varied wooden wares including dolls and toys. By the beginning of 19th century and lasting until the world economic crisis of the 1930’s, Sonneberg was the number one provider of playthings for the world market. By the end of the 19th century over 40,000 individuals were involved in the production of playthings in the surrounding areas of Sonneberg, most of them working from their own homes.

Left: Reminiscent of an early Jumeau Bebe this 12” all original doll has a solid dome bisque head incised 3 with an unusual flange neck. Wearing her original French couture style aqua satin clothes, her composition and wood body with straight wrists also closely mimics its French counterparts.

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Above: With a solid dome socket head incised 2 this 10.5” boy closely resembles an early Jumeau EJ model with long full cheeks, deep set eyes and threaded blue glass eyes.

This outstanding doll wears its original mariner’s outfit.

Top right: Strikingly similar to a portrait Jumeau bebe, this 13” unmarked child has large almond shaped eyes, finely painted brows, brown glass eyes, mauve eye shadow, and slightly parted outlined lips.

Right: Having classic French Bebe characteristics, this doll has pale bisque, finely painted details, mauve eye shadow and blue paperweight glass eyes. Standing 14” with a solid dome socket head she is incised 137 over 6.

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This 14” solid dome socket head child is incised 6 and has a Bru Jne style face with a short turned up nose and a pronounced upper lip with full cheeks. She has finely painted features with blushed eye lids and brown paperweight glass eyes. She is wearing her original French style navy velvet and teal silk costume with wool capelet.

This flange head child measures 13” and is incised 6. She has a round face and small features. This Sonneberg doll bears a resemblance to a Schmitt Bebe with very pale bisque and a pouty expression.

She wears her original mariner’s outfit.

Similar to a series C Steiner Bebe, this Sonneberg doll has a round face with large eyes and full lips. Her pale bisque and softly painted eye brows are comparable to early Steiners.

She is 10.5” tall with a solid dome socket head incised 3.

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Sonneberg and the surrounding area of Thuringia’s economic structure was based on a symbiotic system of three social and economic groups. First of these would be the Verleger, whose responsibility was to act as a merchant. The origins of the Verleger began with the formation of a 15th century trade act that by law dictated that only men appointed as Verlegers could conduct trade. It was also mandated that the Verlegers could not produce their wares which would be provided by the factory owners and home workers. Although this law was repealed by the late 19th century allowing free trade, the concepts of this economy were so strongly part of the toy industry that it persisted well into the 20th century.

The Verleger maintained trade contacts in areas all over the world as well as trade houses within Sonneberg. By the late 19th century Sonneberg was visited by wholesale buyers from all over the world.

Many American companies such as Woolworth’s maintained large storage houses of goods waiting to be shipped to America.

This 9” solid dome socket head is incised 0 and is akin to a premier Portrait Jumeau Bebe. Closely resembling its French counterpart it has a pale bisque, a long face, deeply set eyes and the typical small mouth that makes the Premier Portrait Jumeau so distinctive.

The second economic group would be the factory owners, whose responsibility was to take the orders for new designs from the Verleger and create the necessary molds and materials that would be used by the home workers to make each part. At coordinated dates (usually Saturdays) the home workers would deliver the various parts to the factory owner who would then construct the doll from all the parts and deliver the goods to the Verleger. Because of the complicated process of making porcelain, factories dedicated to this process eliminated the need for homeworkers for the manufacture of the heads, but homeworkers were still employed to set eyes, apply wigs, etc.

The third economic group of Sonneberg would be the home workers who were made up of hundreds of households around Thuringia. Doll making duties were delegated to every member of the household including small children and included making bodies, clothing, wigs, blowing glass eyes, shoe making, etc. Each family had its own specialty and was usually responsible for only one part of a particular doll. In most cases the living conditions were very poor for the home workers. Living and working in the same room, it required the work of the entire family to keep afloat.

Sonneberg was known worldwide as the town of toys; its volume of production year after year could not be equaled by any other area in the world.

The Sonneberg pension for copying others extended to other German manufacturers as well as the French as witnessed in this great black tinted bisque child with a large full mouth. She is strikingly similar to a Simon and Halbig mold number 949. Standing 17” with an open dome socket head incised R 809.

This 11” solid dome socket head child incised 3 is another great Portrait Jumeau Bebe look alike.

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Bold features make this Sonneberg doll similar to the classic French Bebe look of the mid 1880’s. She is 23” tall with a solid dome socket head incised 183 over 14.

Incised 1, this 10” solid dome socket head has pale bisque and is a great small size.

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This unusual amber tinted bisque child has features similar to a circle dot Bru. Measuring 9.5” tall with a solid dome socket head incised 0 and matching colored body.

Its culture of copying the latest fads in the market place was a quintessential part of their success. This practice was part of the basic fabric of its industry dating to the very beginning of toy production.

It is clear to see that the products of Sonneberg were influenced by the dolls of other companies and countries. Some mimic French dolls so well they are still often misattributed. The merchants of Sonneberg maintained offices in all the large cities of the world and constantly monitored the fashions of their industry. When a new doll from a competitor was a success, it would be sent back to Sonneberg to be copied. The Sonnebergers could bring new dolls to market much quicker and because of their unique economic system, cheaper. The French doll makers of this time could be described as bringing quality to the market, the Sonnebergers position was to provide variety at a cheap price.

The most obvious telltale sign for these dolls is the solid dome bisque head, although, not all of these dolls had a solid dome. The bodies are of varying quality with a high content of wood. Many have straight turned “stick” type thighs not found on many French bodies. It is interesting to note that many of the dolls included in this article are proportionately taller than a similarly sized French Bebe. The height difference is usually in the leg area.

It could be speculation, but it is easy to draw the conclusion that the bigger the doll the more money could be charged. Why increase the size of the head when the body could be easily modified. It is also

This 9” child incised 121 closely resembles a circle dot Bru Bebe. Sonneberg dolls vary greatly in quality and her single stroke eyebrows were a time saving measure. These dolls are frequently decorated this way and are no less desirable.

This all original doll is very French-like in its presentation with pale bisque and strongly painted features including deeply shadowed eyes and finely painted brows. Even her 8 ball wood and composition body is remarkably similar to many French bodies. This 9.5” doll has an open dome socket head incised D over 1.

interesting to note that many of these dolls can be found in small sizes. It is not as common to see a large solid dome bisque head.

One of the most outstanding benefits of these misunderstood dolls is the main reason why I was compelled to write this article. When these very attractive dolls stand side by side in today’s doll collections with their French counterparts it is hard to deny their intrinsic desirability. Ironically it is the same now as when these dolls were made. Although strikingly similar, the Sonneberg dolls are a bargain!

References German Doll Encyclopedia, Jurgen and Marianne Cieslik, Hobby House Press The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls,Volume I and II, Dorothy, Elizabeth and Evelyn Coleman, Crown Publishers Photos and Collection Becky and Andy Ourant

An easy mistake could be made attributing this unmarked doll as French, but with close inspection one discovers that this is a remarkable product of Sonneberg. With a blonde mohair skin wig over the solid dome head this completely original 14.5” child is beautifully modeled and painted like an early round faced Schmitt Bebe; even her 8 ball wood and composition body has a flat rear like its Schmitt counterpart.

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Emile and Albert and the “Unique” Bebe

by Kathy Embry

Emile-Louis Jumeau, circa 1890

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pproximately 133 years ago two extremely talented and ambitious French businessmen worked together to create the very first “unique” bebe doll. The new doll was to be sculpted to represent an image of the ideal French pampered child.

Emile-Louis Jumeau, born April 18th, 1843, inherited his father’s porcelain doll manufacturing business due to tragic circumstances, but he emerged as one of the great French doll makers of his era.

It was in 1872 that his father, Pierre-Francois Jumeau (founder of the Jumeau firm), made a request to exhibit at L’Exposition Universelle in Vienna and made preparations to go to Austria with his oldest son, Georges. All of the models of dolls and accessories were packed, but on the evening of May 23, 1873 Pierre’s oldest son, Georges, unexpectedly died. He was only 32 years old, a bachelor, and expected to take over the entire management of their doll manufacturing business, while Emile, younger by two years, was taking care of the accounting.

Carrier-Belleuse terra cotta bust by Auguste Rodin, circa 1882.

Sculpture by Carrier-Belleuse.

Photo taken at Musee d’Orsay in Paris, France.

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Terra Cotta sculptor

by CarrierBelleuse.

Photo taken at Atlanta Museum

Pierre was heart broken and stayed home, but he sent his remaining son, Emile, along with the workers’ delegation.

Jumeau’s installation at the Fair was very successful, awarding him a Medal of Progess. All of the employees sent to the Fair, including Emile, were awarded associate’s medals in recognition of their contribution to the quality of the work which made Jumeau successful.

Pierre wanted to retire, so he had to make plans to allow Emile to take charge of the family business. Luckily Emile had been courting a young woman named ErnestineStephane Ducruis. She was the daughter of a wealthy wine

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Large Bronze by Carrier-Belleuse. 22 inches tall by 18 inches wide. There is considerable detail in this signed sculpture of a woman and two children, i.e., notice the rosary beads. Embry Collection

The Bronze Decorative Bust, 13 inches tall that he was so well known for. The back shows his signature and that he was awarded a bronze medal. Embry Collection

merchant and her parents would surely contribute to a dowry that would ensure their future. Pierre advised his son to marry her in order to be named head of the family business. They celebrated their wedding on October 26, 1874 at City Hall in Paris.

The business was given by Pierre as a dowry valued at 50,000 francs. Now it was up to Emile to live up to great expectations and make the business grow and prosper.

This wasn’t difficult with Emile’s ambition and modern ideas (lucky for us doll lovers today). Emile had gone from second son to inheriting everything almost over night and he was to emerge along with his wife’s talents as the most successful and famous doll maker in France.

Even though his father didn’t want to take risks, Emile was willing to do just that. The world was changing, competition was intense and the toy industry was expanding. The Jumeau Book by Francis Theimer and Florence Theriault describes his vision perfectly “…his first project was to create a doll different from others on the market, yet bearing the quality cachet of Jumeau…”

Emile would commit himself completely to his project, studying, making observations, drawings, presentations and meeting with artists and sculptors. He finally produced a child-like body design that was capable of mass production. He was listed as a manufacturer in the Paris City Directory in 1879 as a maker of kid dolls and jointed wooden dolls with the phrase “Unbreakable bebe-dolls”.

Both Pierre-Francois and Emile-Louis Jumeau requested permission to exhibit in the Paris L’Exposition Universelle of 1878. There was a difference in father and son as Pierre remained attached to the fashion lady dolls, while Emile knew the bebe child doll was the future. Emile-Louis Jumeau, the son, was awarded the Medaille d’Or Award, proving to the father that he was capable of managing the future of the family business.

Up until this period during the mid-19th century most dolls were made to represent grown-ups and when childlike dolls first appeared on the market it was a big change.

By the late 19th century child-like dolls were to overtake

Notice the details of her decorated face, feathered brows, blushing, highlighted lips and the bisque space between her lips.

Bebe Jumeau “Triste,” 28 inches tall. Embry Collection

Close up, showing her soulful brown eyes.

the doll market.

The new bebe heads had evolved from the poupee heads from the Montreuil Jumeau factory under the name “Bebe Incassable.” Emile wanted to create a “unique” model of a child’s head like no other and with an androgynous expression so that it could be either a little girl or a little boy. A wild and new idea was forming in his mind and now he was ready to create his greatest design . . . Bebe Jumeau. Emile decided to find a known, recognized sculptor/designer and decided on one of the most celebrated of all –the noted Second Empire sculptor, and favorite of the Napoleon III, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse.

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse was born on June 12th, 1824 in Anizy-le-Chateau, France.

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He was one of the most prolific sculptors of his century, producing portrait busts and monuments to domestic ornaments. A master of anatomy and characterization, he was highly sought after as a portraitist. He was a major force behind the establishment in the early 1860s of what would become the Museum of Decorative Arts, an institution that elevated the status of the applied arts in France. For this role he was made an officer of the Legion of Honour in 1855. He had much in common with Emile; they both were capable of exploiting to the fullest the commercial opportunities offered by developing technology for the mass production of small scale art and decorative wares.

Belleuse made his artistic debut at the Salon of 1850 where he won two bronze medals. His reputation grew quickly.

He signed his works A. Carrier until c. 1868, then adopting the name Carrier-Belleuse. He had much impact on the art and careers of younger sculptors who worked for him. His celebrated pupil, Auguste Rodin, produced a terra cotta bust

Full view of her composition body, showing the attached ball to the limbs, made starting in 1884.

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of him in 1882. At the Sevres porcelain works as Director of Artistic Operations he is credited with giving new life to bisque manufacturing with his own models and figurine groups.

Unfortunately for us the meeting where Emile and Albert agreed upon the commission to produce the “unique” bebe was not recorded. Emile asked Albert sometime between 1872 and 1878 to create a bebe model and paid a handsome fee. It is said that Carrier Belleuse took his inspiration from a painting hanging at Versailles that represented Henry of Navarra at the age of 4. In Pierre du Marroussem’s 1892 book on the toy industry there is this passage about the Jumeau firm: “Displayed in the model cases, the museum of doll heads and repository of the company’s styles and models, we encounter the very soul of the enterprise, as it were - 17 plaster masks created by the most celebrated artistic sculptors after the features of Henry IV as a child. There follow 16 numbered figures, arranged by increasing size, from 1 to 16, plus the 17th called no.

20, kept separate because of its huge size. The moment the visitor enters this showcase he is made aware of the company’s conscientious striving for beauty for its own sake, the undisputed hallmark of the Jumeau firm.”

Carrier-Belleuse’s marble version was used to make a mold in a secret operation at the Jumeau workshop. The final product was made of bisque paste pressed into a mold. The ears were cast separately and then attached to the head. An unusual amount of time also went into the design of the body of the doll since a light weight was desired; a secret composition material was developed. The bebe was to be made in a limited number of sizes. Emile also sought to make the eyes of this new bebe more realistic and got in touch with Jean-Marie Guepratte, a meticulous craftsman, of an eye-making firm.

He wanted glass eyes that looked human and a technique was found which the secret

View of the back of her articulated composition body. Her lower back is marked in blue “JUMEAU Medaille D’Or Paris.”

Only a size number appears on the back of the heads (13) for this Bebe.

Side view shows a pointy nose, full cheeks and a cork pate.

between the two men remained. The head was made movable by a compressed spring which became the system for the entire Jumeau line.

In Paris in December of 1879 the new model made its first debut, receiving a very enthusiastic reception. Emile was very proud of his new bebe and gave her the name Bebe Jumeau, calling her the “the real Bebe Jumeau, so as to not confuse her with the earlier articulated bebe in his product line. Emile advertised that he had commissioned his model from the noted sculptor and used the name Carrier-Belleuse on his bebe boxes.

This new Jumeau Bebe had a distinct pouty expression, which led to the collector’s common term for the doll, “triste” meaning sad. The “long face” refers to the elongated shape with full cheeks and jowls. Another story is about the hero of the American West, “Buffalo Bill” Cody that was given one of these models for his young niece when he visited Paris for his Wild West Show. The “Cody Jumeau” story is unverified.

During its approximate eight years of production there are quality variations, with the last years proving to be the highest as a result of increased skill of the workers that decorated the heads. The sculpting of the eyelids is distinct by the “shelf” which covers 1/8 of the doll’s eyes, creating a dreamy-eyed expression. The nose is pointy at the tip, but rounded and full. The mouth has full lips with a closed-bisque space between them and delicate outlines

are highlighted on the top and bottom of the lips. She has a dimple on her chin and at the corner of her lips. Her complexion varies through production from pale to soft rose color with blushing on her eyelids, cheeks and chin.

All Carrier-Belleuse bebes have paperweight “human” eyes. They vary in color from pale blue (some with spiral effect) to dark blue and from amber brown to very dark brown. Jumeau’s quality mohair wigs were adhered to a cork pate which covered the bisque cut-out at the back of the head.

Two body styles were used on this doll. In the first, composition limbs are articulated by loose wooden ball joints at the shoulders, elbows, thighs, and knees. On the second, starting in 1884, the wooden balls are attached permanently to the composition limbs. Always the wrists are un-jointed on this first “unique” model. The hands are modeled with an off-set little finger and the thumb has a slightly raised index finger. The big toe is separated from the rest on the foot. The size number only appears on the back of the head. There are NO artist checkmarks on this model. Costuming was offered in wools, satin or Faille, from Couturier to simple chemise. Due credit must be given to Ernestine Jumeau who was responsible and in charge of the selection for all the costumes during this period of production. Ernestine prided herself for the up to minute fashion presentation with her selection of quality fabrics, unique style and imagination, using trims, construction and perfect fit! The Carrier-Belleuse Triste model ended after 1885 when poured bisque was introduced.

At the Antwerp Exposition Universelle of 1885 Jumeau was awarded the highest prize given to a toy, the coveted “Diplome d’honneur.” Emile-Louis Jumeau had inherited honor, integrity, business ability and commercial success from his father, but he added to this his philanthropic

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The foot showing the separated first toe.

The hand with unjointed wrist, off-set little finger and thumb.

works. On December 29, 1885, he was granted his decree as Chevalier of the Legion of Honour and in 1886, giving his address as 8, Rue Pastourelle, was invested with the order.

We collectors today should fully appreciate the quality and beauty of these dolls from this “Golden Age” of the Jumeau factory.

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Unless noted, all photos courtesy the Embry Collection.

Resources: The Encyclopedia of Dolls, Volume 1, by Francois & Danielle Theimer The Jumeau Book, by Francois Theimer & Florence Theriault Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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1. Absolutely breathtaking carved hair Schoenhut boy of exceptional superior quality - from the very early series - model #200 - total pristine original paint - just as perfect as he can be - 15” tall - $2,995.

2. Rare & wonderful lovely blonde French Fashion Bebe by Francois Gauthier (FG) - exquisite early pale bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - exceptional hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over very early dark outlined almond shaped heather blue paperweight eyes - pert petite pouty lips w/ soft rose shading - original firm upright kid body - 17” tall - $4,495.

3. Full length of lovely early FG Fashion Bebe in her Victorian ensemble w/ her hatbox 4. Two wonderful early cloth movie characters - excellent all original condition: a - “Cantinflas” world famous Spanish comedian know for many early comedy movies - this is obviously one of the many characters he played w/ his big googlie eyes and predominate teeth - 13” tall - $495. b - “Lupino Lane” by Dean’s Rag Doll - very early stage and film star - this doll was released for the “Kambeth Walk” movie fully tagged - 12” tall - $795.

5. 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.

6. Lovely pink English Poured Wax of superior quality - probably Peck because of the wonderful modeling - beautiful inset blonde mohair wig & lashes - finely hand painted feathered grows - chestnut brown inset glass eyes - long finely detailed wax arms & legs - body is stamped with the store name “Hamley’s Regent Street” - 18” tall - $1,695.

7. Stop for just a minute and take a look at true doll history - all original Wax over Papier Mache Lady w/ molded derby hat and red feather - lovely hand painted facial features w/ enormous dark glass eyes excellent condition with her original braided wig still intact - original cloth and wood body - original but somewhat worn original red fashion gown - 19” tall - $2,495.

8. A truly lovely all original “Patsy Mae” from the wonderful variety of Patsy’s made by the Effanbee Company - this rarely found somewhat larger of the Patsy’s has excellent compo - clear eyes and such a precious little face - 30” tall - $1,495.

9. Always one of my favorites are these wonderful Heubach children - this spectacular glass eyed pouty has not only this most breathtaking aqua-blue sleep eyes but comes in a sweet shelf size - mold # 6969 - w/ super flawless pink bisque & first out of the mold quality - superior hand painted facial features w/ soft fawn shaded brows over the most amazing aqua blue eyes you will ever find - super exaggerated pouty upper lip - fully jointed compo body - 13” tall - $2,495.

10. Utterly adorable Belton Marotte made for the French trade - exceptionally beauty French face Belton head w/ superior quality bisque & wondrous hand painted facial features -with such an amazing French look this all original French marotte when turned plays a delightful tune that I am quite sure brought children so much happiness - excellent condition - 13” tall - $1,495.

11. Beautifully breathtaking molded hair shoulder lady by Kling - mold # 128 - exquisite pink shaded bisque w/ blonde molded hair swept away from her face - massive cluster curls in the back - heavy curly bangs - w/ molded feather & comb - precious pierced ears - extraordinary hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over glorious spiral threaded heather blue eyes - closed slightly smiling mouth w/ soft rose shading - lovely old body w/ bisque lower arms - 27” tall - $2,495.

12. Utterly breathtaking all original French beauty by Venus - exquisite hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over soft brown side glancing eyes w/ that always demure eye shadow - closed pouty smiling mouth w/ soft rose shading - excellent condition - 17” tall - $1,495.

13. Lovely brother & sister pair of wonderful early “Alabama Babies” by Ella Smith - molded oil cloth w/ exceptional hand painted facial features - both have enormous chestnut brown eyes - both have original hand painted features & fully marked bodies - both are the early version with circular seam on top of head & applied ears - she’s 14” tall - $1,995. he’s 18” tall - $2,495.

14. 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.

15. Three extremely rare very early French bisque shoulder head dolls by Francois Gauthier - (FG) - circa 1860 - this is the same face used on the painted eye French Fashions - this amazing fisherman’s family is all original w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft fawn shaded brows over aqua blue eyes - all have closed mouths w/ soft amber shading - the father is wigged - the mother & son have painted hair - original bodies w/ lower wood arms & legs - original clothes w/ all their extra fish - nets - seashells - etc. - father is 12” - mother is 10” - son is 9” - $2,995. for the entire family 16. Rare & wonderful compo Fly-Lo by Grace S. Putnam - this never to be found child is in excellent condition w/ lovely baby blue sleep - original clothes included that always missing bonnet & those wondrous wings frog body w/ cell hands - 12” tall - $1.295.

17. Extremely rare super large size “Princess Elizabeth” by Madame Alexander - excellent compo - very clear eyes - tagged clothes - 24” tall #1,295.

18. Wonderful & ever so rare to find early leather doll - these dolls were made for the tourist and represented many of the regional characters of the early 1900‘s - this one is a Moroccan sheepherder - he carries all of his original extra attire (bell, cup, etc.) all original - great condition - 10” tall - $695.

19. Extremely rare to find and ever so desirable is this wonderful painted eye character by Kley & Hahn - mold # 521 - this utterly adorable little boy is from the 500 series of rare painted eye children - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - amazing hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over Icelandic blue eyes w/ predominate upper lids - rare open/ closed laughing mouth - fully jointed compo body - 16” tall - $2,995.

20. Wonderful large size covered wagon China w/ those always desirable chestnut brown eyes - she has a delightful pink luster tint and utterly amazing hand painted facial features - well rounded face w/ such a secret little smile - lovely old hand made body - 27” tall - $1,995.

21. Wonderful hand painted cloth face candy container of a chubby little boy in the Lenci style - mohair wig side glancing Icelandic blue eyes - closed pouty mouth - all original condition - very clean - opens at waist - tagged on base - stands 14” tall on base - $995.

22. Two more wonderful and never to be found brown Compo Kids: a - extremely dark unmarked child w/ side glancing chestnut brown eyes - smiling dark red lips w/ two molded upper teeth - center cloth body w/ compo arms & legs - great old romper - 15” tall. b - Grumpy brown compo baby by Acme Toy Company - very much of a Bye-lo Baby look but kinda mad at the world - great compo - chestnut brown sleep eyes downward turned amber shaded mouth - cloth body w/ compo arms - 16” tall - $595. each 23. Darling little French Bisque child dressed in her original regional costume - exceptional high quality w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feather brows over lovely heather blue sleep eyes w/ human hair lashes closed pouty smiling mouth w/ soft rose shading - original five piece compo toddler body - 14” tall - $1,495.

24. Very lovely rare to find China w/ exposed ears - rare hairstyle & unique adult face - center part w/ hair pulled away from her face to expose her ears - braided hair across the back holds a looped bun in place very unique & different - her very adult face has lovely Icelandic blue eyes & a closed pouty mouth - circa 1870 - 16” tall - $1,495.

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25. Two more rare & wonderful Compo Nuns - excellent condition - great compo - all original - clear eyes: a Beautiful face w/ green sleep eyes w/ upper lashes - closed very pouty mouth - 18” tall - $595. b - This one appears to be a Madame Alexander - very unusual brown clothing - beautiful face w/ blue eye shadow - 19” tall - $595.

26. Rare & wonderful “Kaiser baby” - mold #100 by Kammer & Reinhardt solid dome bisque head w/ exceptional soft to the touch bisque wondrous hand painted facial features - original five piece baby body - 15” tall - $795.

27. Another wonderful Parian - this rare beauty has that not often found feature of gorgeous cobalt blue glass eyes - exceptional high quality bisque with exceptional modeling - lovely blonde hair with cascading curls across her forehead with molded black ribbon - always desirable pierced ears - wonderful hand painted facial features with soft arched brows over utterly amazing almond shaped cobalt blue glass eyes - closed somewhat pouty mouth with soft rose shading - 22” tall - $2,495.

28. Extremely rare and just as wonderful as he can be is this never to be found “Black Magic” - the very rarely found black “Buddy Lee” - excellent condition with factory original clothes - what a charmer - 13” tall - $1,295.

29. Utterly adorable and cute as he can be is the rare to find closed mouth character child by Armand Marseille (AM) - mold #500 - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - solid dome head w/ molded painted blonde hair - lovely hand painted facial features w/ fawn shaded brows over deep intaglio blue eyes - closed pouty mouth w/ soft amber shading and just a hint of a smile - fully jointed compo body - 13” tall - $1,295.

30. Truly amazing is this wondrous 1840’s pink luster young lad by KPM - marked on the inside of shoulder plate - his condition and beauty is just outstanding w/ side parted brown hair with exceptional detail & modeling - wondrous hand painted facial features w/ that lovely pink luster shading - dressed as a court room gentleman he’s on a wonderful old body w/ beautiful early slightly cupped hands and molded boots - 16” tall - $5,995.

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31. Two utterly adorable shelf size brown bisque children - rare & wonderful as they can be: a - Extremely rare & ever so desirable is this wondrous little Kammer & Reinhardt charmer - mold #126 - on the sweetest little toddler body w/ starfish hands - 6” tall - $1,495. b - Another tiny small size brown bisque character child

by Schoenau & Hoffmeister - five piece toddler body - 7” tall - $695.

32. Rare to find early Kestner from the numerical series - she is marked only w/ a “J” - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - soft arched feathered brows over enormous spiral threaded heather blue eyes - slightly open mouth w/ a very unusual pouty mouth - outlined w/ soft amber shading - original plaster pate - original Kestner body - 21” tall - $1,995.

33. Another rare and always desirable character child by Schoenhut - that will most definitely take your breathe away - a truly exceptional example of the carved bonnet young lady - model # 106 - wonderful hand painted facial features w/ deep intaglio blue eyes - pristine totally facial painting w/ no retouch - 17” tall w/ her original stand - $7,500.

34. Ever so rare & always desirable is this never to be found brown bisque “Hilda”

by Kestner - mold #245 - soft as butter bisque w/ first out if the mold quality lovely hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over beautiful chestnut brown sleep eyes - slightly open smiling mouth w/ soft amber shading - rare petite size - 12” tall - $3,495.

35. Extremely rare & ever so desirable is this character child marked Einco he was made by the Joseph Eisenmann Company - turn of the century in Bavaria - yes this is the same as the extremely rare googlie the listed as a Heubach - because Heubach made the heads - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - wondrous hand

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painted facial features - deep intaglio blue eyes with very heavy lids - rare open/ closed mouth - he booked for $5,000. in 1996 - 17” tall - we ask only - $3,995.

Beautiful & rare glass eyed Pouty Character Child from the wonderful world of Heubach – mold # 6970 - exceptional high quality pink bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding chestnut brown sleep eyes - super exaggerated pouty lips w/ really amazing chubby cheeks - original fully jointed compo body - 17” tall - $3,995.

Rare & wonderful extremely dark brown bisque painted eye native girl by Bahr & Proschild - wondrous hand painted facial features w/ big chestnut brown eyes and rare open/closed mouth w/ painted teeth - original five piece toddler body factory original clothes & wig rare shelf size - 10” tall - $995.

Another brown bisque beauty - this one is a totally adorable French Bebe by Steiner - Figure A - wondrous hand poured French bisque w/ lovely hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over wondrous chestnut brown paperweight eyes - slightly open mouth w/ warm amber shading - original fully jointed Steiner body - wonderful rare to find shelf size - 14” tall - $2,995.

Just as precious as she can be is this oh so sweet - Belton - mold #157 - made for French tourists - these lovely children look exactly like their extremely rare French counterparts –note how this little treasure looks just like the rare second series Portrait Jumeau - soft to touch bisque w/ that wondrous fresh out of the mold quality - lovely hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding enormous chestnut brown paperweight eyes closed slightly pouty mouth w/ outlined amber shaded lips - original early straight wrist body - 13” tall - $2,995.

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41. Wonderful “Countess Dagmar” China - exceptionally beautiful - w/ extremely rare pierced ears - lovely coiled locks falling on her forehead - pulled back into a multi-bun w/ molded bow at back & top of head - wonderful facial expression w/ those amazing Icelandic blue eyes - china arms & legs - 22” tall - $1,495.

42. Rare to find & ever so cute is this Skippy “Navel Cadet” - great compo - wonderful rare to find outfit - cloth center body w/ tall molded boots - 14” tall - $1,295.

43. Rare to find and always desirable exceptionally beautiful -“Deanna Durbin” by Ideal - great compo - clear eyes w/ upper human hair lashes - wonderful original clothes - rare large 21” size - $1,495.

44. Just as rare & wonderful as he could possibly be is this amazing young lad by A. Wislizenus - mold #110 - soft as butter bisque with first out of the mold quality solid dome head w/molded brushstroke hair - arched feathered brows over deep blue intaglio eyes - rare open/closed mouth w/ molded teeth - fully jointed toddler body - 19” tall - $1,995.

45. Another amazing Papier Mache - exceptional quality and truly excellent condition - this rare to find little girl has a molded blue bow across the top of her head with long blonde coiled curls in the back - lovely hand painted facial features - factory original clothing - 18” tall - $995.

THE MODEL DOLL SHOWS OF 1896-1898

by Rhonda King

“Isn’t it stunning?” said a pretty young matron, stopping before a little blue gown with trimmings of black braid and buttons. “I would like to have one just like it myself,” and she turned Mlle Dollie around to admire her stylish little person from all points of view, with a charming disregard of the warning signs: “Please do not handle.”

The young woman mentioned in the The New York Times in March of 1896 had reason to be enthusiastic: she was privileged, and was attending a premier event, limited to invitation only sent out by “patronesses” of New York Society which included among other illuminati Mrs. John Jacob Astor. She had paid $1 to a specific patroness to attend the private preview which was held in Sherry’s (the Sherry Netherland) pink ballroom, hung with “Oriental” rugs and decorations. There was music all day

A notation on the back of the photo describes this dress as geranium red silk, covered with figured mull, embroidered in paler red and white.

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This photo of a miniature lady on a “prancing charger” was reported to be posed with her male counterpart around the Lily Nymph.

by a Hungarian band in the balcony and in the parlor adjoining the ballroom tea was served. On all sides of the room as well as on small stands on the floor were approximately sixty wax lady dolls, each thirty-six inches tall wearing “the most stylish and elegant gowns and hats the best dressmakers and milliners in New York know how to devise. It was a fashion show in miniature.” Thus began a short-lived tradition which became known as the “Model Doll Show.”

The late nineteenth century was still an era in which fashionable New York Society women (part of the so-

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Not all of the entries were modeled by waxen ladies as this German boy doll attests.

called ‘Four Hundred’) traveled by luxury steamship to Paris to view and fit their couture, and commissioned hand laced lingerie from Belgian convent nuns. Into this world, Vogue magazine made its debut as a weekly publication founded by Arthur Baldwin Turnure in 1892. Although the original vision of the magazine was devoted to social events such as coming out parties, travel and galas with fashion mentioned rarely, by 1896 the editors of the magazine had a new and dual purpose in sponsoring the Model Doll Show: “to prove that American modistes and costume designers can supply

gowns and costumes more attractive and novel than those from Paris or Vienna” and to promote charitable giving: half of the proceeds from the show were to go to the Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria Hospital which was being built on East Sixteenth Street.

To encourage the best efforts of American professional dressmakers from New York, but also as far west as Denver and as far south as Richmond, a competition was sponsored as part of the doll show which consisted of four $100 prizes offered by specific patronesses. Prizes were awarded for the best bicycle gown, dinner and

ball gown, street gown and garden party dress. None of the dolls or their costumes were for sale, but were to be viewed solely to promote Americanized haute couture.

Plainly it was thought to be time to cut out the European fashion middlemen.

By the second year of 1897 the show had moved to the prestigious Waldorf, and two thousand people attended the private opening. Intriguingly, that year in the center of the square of booths of waxen dolls was the “Lily Nymph” which was described as “the life-size head and shoulders of a dreamy beauty within the petals of a huge

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lily. By an electrical contrivance the petals slowly close and unfold, and the eyelids of the nymph droop in unison.” If one did not obtain a ticket to this private opening, the show was still available to the public at the cost of fifty cents per ticket for a few days thereafter.

A series of professionally produced cabinet photographs from the second show offers the antique doll collector of today a glimpse into this doll show now lost to history. Each known photograph is marked in the lower corner with a label that under magnification reads “Copyright 1897, by Model Doll Show, Vogue.”

Presumably taken in the ballroom of the Waldorf where the show was held, the photographer is unknown, as well as whether the photos could be purchased by attendees, were given as complimentary, or perhaps could be ordered for future reference. We just don’t know.

What the photos do offer is a look at stunning doll artistry in wax. There appear to be at least three face prototypes with glass eyes and wax hands and arms that are posed in a variety of ways and that are capable of holding accessories such as fans. Attention was also clearly paid to the wigs which seem to be human hair in a variety of shades and to be inserted into the doll’s heads. More importantly, the collector of today would ask: Who made these wonderful dolls and what became of them?

Although the definitive answer is unknown, an article entitled Wax Ladies of the Show Windows from The New York Times of 1902, just four years after the last of the Model Doll Shows, offers insight for speculation.

Commenting on the use of full-size wax models to display fashionable clothing in stores, the article notes that “improvement” had taken place and that “while the figures were originally made in Germany and France now home products are exceptionally well-made.” Furthermore, the article identifies “a little establishment in New York” which employed “a half-dozen pretty young girls” and from which “the waxen models were sent out into different parts of the United States and to Europe.” The girls worked as “hair planters” and dressers. An amazing turn of events which the modern day collector of antique dolls might find hard to fathom is that in an era dominated by the beauty of French and German bisque dolls, it is possible that in America dolls for these Model Dolls Shows of presumably wax over composition were being produced of comparative beauty. Wouldn’t so many of us love to find one of these lovely ladies, untouched by time, perhaps living in an attic all these years, in her original gown?

As far as the costumes on the dolls, some of the photos offer extra detail: period handwriting on the backs of a few of them give the names of the designer and brief details about the dress. Long-gone fabric terminology is used like “figured mull” and “white chiffon”. In 1897, it was said that the winners of the prizes were those that produced “quiet designs”; the winner of the Bicycle Costume competition that year had included a “brown Alpine hat” as part of the ensemble, and the winning Dinner and Ball costume featured “black figured lace over white taffeta silk.”

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Labeled “Easter. Mrs. Kirkand, home gown of yellow cloth trimmed with bands of sealskin, Egyptian belt.”

“Rossberg, Crimson Face Cloth plain skirt plaited into the waist in back, gold embroidery.”

By then the charitable cause had been changed, half of the revenue was now to go towards building “an apartment house for selfsupporting women” which might have meant a home for unwed mothers. Use of such direct descriptive language would have been considered unseemly in this time period.

As before, the other half of the revenue was to be set aside for continuation of the Model Doll Show, but as it turned out the show wasn’t revived the next year. The reasons are lost to history. What we can conclude about the Model Doll Shows was best said in The New York Times in 1902: “in no way can smart clothes be seen to so great advantage as upon a good wax figure.”

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Do You Have a Mystery Doll ?

his doll has a cotton muslin stuffed solid body; carved wooden head with a smooth face painted with round rosy cheeks, red small lips and black dots for her eyes. Her hair is in braids; I think it is mohair.

She is wearing delicate pantaloons, pleated at the bottom of each leg, as well as a delicate under slip. Her dress is a red and white calico fabric with small crocheted hearts on the sleeves and neck line. She has a delicate pinafore over her dress with delicate lace on the bottom of the pinafore and around the sleeves of the pinafore. I am sure she is dressed in authentic original clothes.

I hope one of your readers can help me identify this doll, value, or where I can find any information.

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hope someone can help me identify this interesting lady.

I bought her online a few years ago. She has a wax head and a jointed composition body. She is 16” tall. The head is marked with a 5-pointed star and letters which appear to be C - F. She reminds me in some ways of my Lanternier lady, with a similar body, and I think she might be World War I era French. This body is nicer than the Lanternier body and the joints move better. I have been through all the books in my library and can not find such a mark or a doll quite like her.

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n June, Paula Walton is celebrating her 25th anniversary as a professional doll maker and of her business, A Sweet Remembrance. Paula was recently juried into Early American Life Magazine’s 2011 Directory of Traditional American Crafts in the Toys and Dolls category, for her recreation of Izannah Walker dolls. This marks the 23rd time that Paula has been named as one of the top traditional American craftsmen by Early American Life.

In addition to the Toys and Dolls category, she has also been selected for her work in Clothing, Textiles and Needlework, Miscellaneous, Santas, Other Holidays, and General Christmas categories. Paula advertises in our emporium section – visit www.asweetremembrance.com

Learning About American-Made Dolls

Studying and Having Fun with Swivel Dolls

by Ursula R. Mertz

Photos by Otto Mertz and Christopher Partridge

They are easy to pose without doll stands thanks to a swivel joint at hip level.

Four all composition swivel hip dolls. Arm and hip joints are connected by elastic. Three dolls are 10” and the forth is 9” tall. None of them bear any markings.

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I wondered what little girls might have thought of this curious anatomical feature.

In addition, both arms were molded in a rounded shape with hands outstretched.

Was she possibly meant to be a dancing doll?

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This little girl is wearing an attractive pink cotton dress and teddy that seems to have been made for her.

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This little oriental girl is all original including her head decoration. A half-inch wide metallic golden band and artificial flowers have been nailed to her head. Sleeves, blouse and pants legs of her shiny satin outfit have been trimmed with braid.

appearance of one basic doll in so many ways. All three girls were produced from the same mold. By painting one brown and inserting three yarn pigtails into the head, an entirely different looking doll was created.

The most amazing transformation was achieved for the little Asian girl. While her light brown skin tone and elaborate original costume help to promote this change, it is the painting of the eyes that is so convincing. One simple stroke with the brush across the eyeball and small, upward dashes

This little fellow is wearing his original romper. With eyes painted to one side and an open/closed mouth that is about to break into a smile, he looks alive and almost mischievous.

for eyebrows make one believe that she is an Asian girl.

The shorter doll of the four was made from a different mold and has the big, fat cheeks of a toddler with a rolled curl on top of his head. His little playsuit is original.

We have identiďŹ cation only for the cute little black girl. She may have been sold by the Lujon Colored Doll Co., of New York City, whose president was John C. Arthe. It must have been a very small company, as a letter that accompanied one of these identical black dolls was

hand written and signed by the president himself. It also mentioned that wigs could be had for these dolls for $1.00 per dozen. The letter was dated May 20, 1941.

In a half page ad placed in Toys and Novelties in March of 1945, the name of the company had changed slightly, and it read as follows: “Exclusive Colored Dolls. We Only Make High Class Colored Dolls. John C. Arthe Pres., Lujon Sun Tan Colored Doll Co., 1140 Broadway, New York City.”

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by Myra Fay Graubard

hile hunting for treasure at my favorite antique swap meet, I spied a fabulous 12-inch exotic doll clad in a felt banana skirt. Point of fact, the entire doll was created from felt. I asked the price. The vendor replied, “twenty dollars.” I paid, and walked briskly down the aisle, trying to appear nonchalant, with my heart pounding fiercely; hoping that the dealer would not come to his senses and want his merchandise back.

My heart rejoiced, as I had found the find of the century!

I knew it was a version of a Josephine Baker doll, but not the coveted felt Lenci version of 1926.

This one had many of the attributes of the Lenci, yet it differed in the face, hair and finger formation. There were a number of knock-offs, as she was a star celebrity of the Jazz age and often nicknamed “The Black Pearl” or “the Bronze Venus.” All are rarities and command top prices. This one was an especially well rendered doll, possibly manufactured by Joao Perotti of Sao Paulo, Brazil, who had once been a Lenci designer. Perotti made similar dolls, competing with Lenci and other French felt doll manufacturers. The faces and limbs of these dolls and mine have a dark flesh coloring with colorful costumes.

My find has a sweetheart mouth, right side-painted eyes with highlights, and rosy cheeks. Her eyelashes, eyebrows, and nose are painted black, her face is flatter in appearance than the Lenci versions, which are wellrounded. Her hair is fashioned from black curly yarn, which stumped me somewhat. Perhaps it had mohair at one time that was replaced, but the style is definitely appropriate and artistically attached. The arms are articulated at the shoulders, but my doll has four separated stumpy fingers. The Lenci version has four longer fingers with a separated thumb. Both examples can stand on their own on sturdy feet, and their body postures imitate an erotic dance pose with breasts emphasized in a banded top.

Josephine Baker was born into poverty as Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, Missouri in 1906. She scavenged for food in garbage cans in the black slums of St. Louis, plus attracted attention performing street-corner dancing as a 12-year-old. She also cleaned houses and did laundry for wealthy white families. At age eight, a white woman employer abused her, scalding Baker’s hands for placing too much soap in the laundry.

During her lifetime she had numerous liaisons and marriages. They were Willie Wells, a foundry worker, 1919, William Howard Baker, a Pullman porter, 1920-23, whose name she took professionally, Jean Lion, a Jewish French sugar magnate, 193738, who attained her French citizenship, and Jo Bouillon, an orchestra leader, 1947-57.

Jo Bouillon conscientiously and lovingly helped her raise their 12 adopted children.

Josephine toured the United States with the Dixie Steppers in 1919, performing comical skits. She then had considerable success in New York during the Harlem Renaissance, performing at the Plantation Club and Sissle and Blake’s Broadway revues Shuffle Along (1921), and the Chocolate Dandies (1924). She was the last dancer in the chorus line, traditionally performed comically, rolling her eyes, acting clumsy, as if she could not remember the steps; until the encore, she performed it not only correctly , but with complexity and verve. She became a box office draw. The audience loved her comic touch, her beauty and spontaneity.

Josephine traveled to a more open minded Paris for a new venture, “La “ Revue Negre.” .” Along with her dance partner, Joe Alex, they captivated the audience with the “Dance Dance Sauvage Sauvage,” ,” boldly dressed in nothing but a feather skirt. American promoters often considered her too skinny, dark or too light. Segregation plus racism was in full swing. French audiences reveled in the unusual, frenzied, uninhibited dance movements, although they favored an exotic, African flare. She became an overnight sensation.

She became the most photographed woman in the world and the highest paid entertainer in Europe. She was flamboyant, ambitious, and unconventional, spending her fortune on jewelry, clothes, and pets. Often she would pose with her outlandish, beloved menagerie, including a leopard, a chimpanzee, parrots, raucous monkeys, a snake, fish, cats and dogs, even a gorilla.

When “La Revue Negre” closed, Josephine starred in “La Folie de Jour” at the Follies-Bergere Theater. Her electric performance, including a costume of 16 bananas strung into a skirt, dazzled the clientele, cementing her celebrity status. She starred in two movies in the early 1930’s, “Zou-Zou” and “Princess TamTam.” Her astounding salary allowed her to move her family from St. Louis to Les Milandes, her estate (a castle) in CastelnaudFayrac, France .

Yet she was more than an exotic who danced in banana skirts.

Guiseppe Pepito Abatino, a former Sicilian stonemason, who fancied himself a wannabe count, became Baker’s manager. He was actually competent and sincere in this regard, securing her posture, singing, elocution, and French language lessons, elevating her stage and public persona to a grand diva. He marketed ‘Bakerfix,’ a popular hair straightening pomade, as well as Bakelite broaches and felt dolls in her likeness. They had a small French nightclub together.

Josephine was the main attraction, vivaciously mixing with the patrons, kissing bald men atop their heads, playing badminton using paper balls and rackets, holding dancing contests, while Josephine entertained them with impromptu singing and enticing dance moves. Josephine Baker dolls, in 1926, were souvenirs sold at their club.

So attached was she to Pepito, that she went through two non-legal wedding ceremonies to him and wore his ring until the day she died in April, 1975.

As an expatriate, Josephine showed her patriotism to her adopted country during World War II in several ways. She became an honorable correspondent, participating in the Underground, smuggling intelligence to the French resistance coded within her sheet music as well as notes pinned to her bra. She was well known with the French, and even the Nazis, who occupied France, were hesitant to cause her harm. In fact, she believed no one would dare frisk ‘La Baker.’ Nevertheless, she surely placed her life in jeopardy. After war’s end, she was the first American-born woman to receive the French military honor, the Croix de Guerre, the Rosette de la Resistance, and was made a Chevalier of the Legion de’honneur by General Charles de Gaulle.

Possibly manufactured by Joao Perotti of Sao Paulo, Brazil, who had once been a Lenci designer, this 12-inch doll depicting Josephine Baker was a rare find by the author. The cost – $20! The popularity of the international star sensation inspired many knockoffs of the rare Lenci doll.

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Her popularity in America never attained the same level as in France. In 1936, she participated in a failed version of the Ziegfeld Follies. American audiences rejected the idea of a black woman with sophistication and power, one who lived in a castle while Jim Crow laws reigned in the United States. They felt she had abandoned her homeland.

Yet she made significant contributions to Civil Rights Movement in the United States, protesting in her own way against racism, adopting 12 multi-ethnic orphans, whom she called her ”Rainbow Tribe.”

She wanted to prove to the world that children of various religious and ethnic backgrounds could live together as brothers. Was she sincere? Was this done for publicity? There was controversy, as when they were at Les Milandes, tours were arranged so visitors could view the children as natural and happy at play.

She arbitrarily changed their religions and names.

However, it was widely noted that she loved babies and children and longed for a child of her own. Ill health, at times near-death, a still-born child in 1941, necessitated an emergency hysterectomy. Nannies helped raise the children when she worked, but as with all parents, Josephine was challenged when they became rebellious adolescents. By all accounts, she, as well as husband, Jo Bouillon, rose to the occasions.

Close-up of the Lenci doll knockoff.

In 1951, she made charges of racism against the Stork Club in New York, where she had been refused service.

Actress Grace Kelly (who was then princess consort of Rainier III of Monaco), took Baker by the arm and they both stormed out with their entire party, never to return.

They became close friends, and when Baker suffered a reversal of fortune near bankruptcy, Kelly offered her a more modest villa and financial assistance to raise her brood of twelve.

Baker was also affiliated with the NAACP. In 1963, she spoke at the March on Washington at the side of Martin Luther King, Jr. After King’s assassination in 1968, Coretta Scott King offered the leadership of the movement in America to Josephine. Baker declined advocating that her children needed their mother.

Baker also refused to perform for segregated audiences in the United States. Her tenacity for mixed audiences helped integrate shows in Las Vegas, Nevada.

On April 12, 1975, Josephine Baker suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. She was the first American woman buried in France with military honors, a 21-gun salute. More than 20,000 people crowded the Paris streets to watch the funeral procession of their beloved “La Baker.”

Through adversity, controversy, heroic patriotic efforts, and unparalleled celebrated performances as singer and dancer, it has been a privilege to write about Josephine Baker and the cherished dolls that commemorated her career.

Unless noted photos by Gabi Dendinger

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18 inch Lenci doll of Josephine Baker, c. 1926, in her famous costume,”Danse Banane”, from her 1925 performance at the Folies Bergere. Photo courtesy Theriault’s.

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ikipedia, the Considering their free Internet popularity, it is not encyclopedia, surprising that these defines a coquette as a imported bisque coquette woman who flirts girlishly dolls were copied by with men to gain their American doll makers. admiration, a flirt. The term In order to compete with coquette is seldom heard foreign imports, American today in reference to women doll makers produced a and girls, although women variety of dolls copied and young girls still flirt. It from the bisque head dolls is used more often today as made in Europe using a business name or product composition in place name for various goods. of bisque. These dolls To those of us who collect included the coquette dolls the term refers to a doll dolls. Among the American with side glancing eyes and companies that produced flirting smile. coquette dolls were the The word coquette has Elektra Toy & Novelty a long history. One of the Co., the previously named earliest entries I found was Effanbee Doll Co.(heads an epistolary novel called marked “Deco”) and The Coquette written in 1797 Ideal Novelty & Toy

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Co., Mitred Box Co. and In 1910 Victor Herbert’s New Toy Mfg. Co. Each operetta entitled “Naughty company’s doll was unique Marietta” seems to have in its own way, but each inspired the Effanbee Doll doll’s face depicted those Company and the Ideal Doll side glancing eyes and Company to create a coquette flirting smile. Present too doll. The doll was known on all the coquette dolls by the name of Naughty is a headband usually, Marietta. Then in 1929 a film but not always, painted 1. Mary Pickford ad for the movie, Coquette. called Coquette starring Mary a contrasting color to Pickford won an Academy the doll’s hair. Some Award. Illustration 1 shows a poster advertising that movie headbands had a molded bow like the German bisque displaying Mary Pickford with those side glancing eyes and coquette, some a molded loop for a bow and some neither. coy smile that we doll collectors associate with the dolls we Unfortunately, the majority of these composition coquette have come to recognize as “Coquette.” dolls are unmarked. In order to identify the maker, The German doll company of Gebruder Heubach one can only go by early toy company advertisements introduced one of the earliest bisque head dolls known as picturing the dolls along with the company name.

Coquette. The body on these early dolls was not that of a When a very unique unmarked composition coquette small child, but rather a girl who is becoming a teenager. appeared on eBay and was purchased by a friend, I became The Coquette dolls were produced mainly for export and very interested in the composition coquette dolls. I decided are more frequently found in the United States and France. to compare her with a few other composition coquette The Gerbruder Ohlhaver doll factory also produced its own dolls to try to determine her maker. What is unique about version of Coquette with a bisque head marked with the this doll is the fact that she is a black doll. I had never trademark “Revalo.” encountered another black coquette in either bisque or

2. An unusual black Coquette inspired me to search for its maker and compare it to other examples.

Photo courtesy Marilyn Parsons

composition before. I’m sure others must exist, but their production appears to have been limited as few appear on the market today. Was she a special order or just a business endeavor to gain another market of buyers? Since most of the composition coquette dolls were unmarked, it may not be possible to correctly identify the company who made her. However, I thought it still might be interesting to take a look at a variety of composition coquette dolls and compare her construction with others produced about the same time. Was more care given to the construction of the white dolls or were both dolls indistinguishable except for color? I found the coquette dolls so interesting that I went beyond my original intent to just find out about this black young lady and her maker. I began looking at a variety of coquette dolls to see how many different versions were available. Some quite clearly were copies of the German bisque head dolls while others only resembled them.

The black coquette doll that fascinated me and spurred my interest in the composition coquette dolls is pictured in illustration 2. This charming young lady is 16 inches tall. Her skin tone is a wonderful chocolate brown and her eyes are brown. Her smile is broad

and white paint accents the center of her mouth to indicate teeth. Her head, gauntlet hands and molded brown boots are, of course, composition. The boots are a darker brown than her skin tone, but the laces are lighter like her skin. A close up of her face shows that her features are much the same as those used for a white version so I assume the same mold was used for both dolls. Her ethnic background is only indicated by her color. Unlike most of the white versions, her headband is painted black just like her hair and does not show up as it does on the majority of white dolls.

Her stuffed body is made of a tan colored cotton, and her hips are quite wide. She has been redressed in a white circle print cotton dress with lace trim at the neck and sleeves, a cotton pinafore with a charming cameo pin and a white lace apron. Quite the lady! Beneath her dress are white cotton pantaloons. Her head turns and she is disc jointed at the shoulders and hips. How I wish she could tell me who made her and if she has any sisters out there in the doll world. There are no marks on the doll to indicate her maker.

Now that we have seen the black coquette I’d like to compare her with her white sisters. Illustration 3 shows a 15 ½” coquette whose blue headband has a molded 49

3. Coquette with molded bow loop, author’s collection.

4. Coquette with yellow boots.

Could this doll have been made by Ideal? Courtesy Sara Bernstein

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5. Coquette with molded bow, marked DECO. Courtesy Ursula Mertz

6. All original Coquette with molded bow, marked DECO, the early mark of the Effanbee Company. Courtesy Ursula Mertz

loop to accommodate a ribbon. Her light brown hair shows deep molding and her eyes are brown. Her smile is not as wide as her black sister as we see in the close up of her face She is disc jointed at the shoulders and hips. She has been redressed in a white cotton long sleeve dress with a blue ribbon sash to match the bow in her hair. A tiny blue bead pin has been added to the neckline. Beneath her dress she wears white cotton pantaloons. Her original “mother” was apparently not a stickler for details as the lace on the bottom of her pantaloons do not match! Long white cotton stockings and white oilcloth shoes complete her outfit. If we look at the undressed doll we can see that her stuffed body was made of white cotton and her body is much more slender than the black doll. She is unmarked.

The light brown hair doll in illustration 4 also wears boots like the black coquette, but they are not molded.

She is 15 inches tall and has a stuffed cloth body with composition gauntlet hands. Her boots are yellow and her original socks are stuffed inside. The headband on this little miss is the same color as her hair!

Could she and the black coquette be made by the same company even if their facial features are not alike? Your guess is as good as mine. Dark full eyebrows, blue eyes and a small smiling

mouth complete her flirty look. She is jointed only at the shoulders and hips and has a light colored cotton body.

Like her sisters, she is unmarked. However, in Polly & Pam Judd’s book Compo Dolls Volume II, a coquette doll made by Ideal shows an illustration of the company’s “Naughty Marietta” doll wearing similar boots. The boots were said to be made of rubber. The description notes that many of Ideal’s early boy and girl dolls wore this same type of boot. Perhaps this girl was indeed made by Ideal.

Could the company have made the black coquette and just mold her boots to her legs in order to cut costs?

Another cloth body coquette with molded bow loop for a ribbon bow is shown in illustration 5. This miss is 15 inches tall and has a composition flange head and short arms. She is disc jointed at the shoulders and hips.

Her headband is the same color as her molded brown hair. Her eyes are blue and she has the typical open/ closed mouth smile. She is appropriately redressed in a pink and white dress whose style is typical of the time of her manufacture (1915). She is marked DECO. A 12 inch coquette doll is shown in illustration 6. Like the doll just described she too is marked DECO which is the early mark of the Effanbee Company. She has a composition flange head 51

7. An all composition doll made by the Mitred Box Company.

Courtesy Ursula Mertz

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with a cloth body and cloth boots. She is disc jointed at the shoulders and hips. Her hair is painted brown as are her eyes. Her headband with molded bow is painted blue. She is wearing her original blue checked cotton dress with solid blue bodice. Like the other doll marked DECO we can date her to 1915 as both dolls appeared in the 1915 catalog.

It was stated in the description of the early German bisque head coquette dolls that the composition bodies were those of an older child who was becoming a teenager. It is difficult to tell this on the composition head dolls with cloth bodies as they are rather shapeless. This is not the case, however, for the all composition coquette dolls or so I thought until I purchased an 8 inch composition coquette who has a chubby toddler like body. It is perhaps more apt to classify her as a coquette type, but most of us would probably refer to her as coquette doll because of her facial features. It has been my experience that the all composition coquette dolls are a little harder to find then the cloth stuffed body coquettes.

The Mitred Box Company is credited with the manufacture of the two all composition dolls shown in the next illustrations. The doll in illustration 7 is all original. She is 15 inches tall and her molded light brown hair sports a blue painted headband with molded blue bow. Her eyes and eyebrows are brown. She is wearing a low waist blue striped cotton dress with a large white collar. On her feet are black painted boots.

She is jointed at the neck, shoulders and hips. Note the molded budding breasts typical of a soon to be teenage girl. The coquette in illustration 8 shows the same doll in my opinion, but with blonde hair and blue eyes. She wears a light blue organdy dress with a white organdy collar decorated with pink flowers. Beneath her dress she wears a white cotton slip and onesie. Her body is the same as the other all composition doll. She was sold as all original, but questions remain concerning repaint and redressing. She, however, is not saying! Regardless, she is a lovely example of an all composition coquette.

Neither doll is marked, but look like the Mitred Box Company ad shown below.

Compare the ad photo to the dolls shown in illustrations 7 and 8. Courtesy Ursula Mertz.

8. Except for her coloring this doll is identical to the previous example made by the Mitred Box Company.

Collection Marilyn Parsons.

All the dolls compared in this article are unique in their own way, but all have those side glancing eyes, flirty smile and a molded headband. Did I find out who made the black miss? I would have to answer, “No”, but it was interesting to find so many different coquette designs.

After viewing the different coquette dolls pictured in this article, I can not truthfully say that less care was given in the construction of the black coquette. She is just as enchanting as all the others. Perhaps you have a black coquette doll in your collection or one just like her in the white version that you’d like to share information about since that was my original intent when I began my research. Please let me know if you do. I’m sure there are others out there who would like to learn more about her.

Sharing our knowledge is one of the very best parts of our doll collecting hobby.

The author may be reached at: margoinla@bellsouth.net REFERENCES: Wikipedia: http://enwikipedia.org/wiki/Coquette Judd, Polly & Pam, Compo Dolls Volume II 1909-1928; Hobby House Press, Inc., 1994 Mertz, Ursula R., Collector’s Encyclopedia of American Composition Dolls 1900-1950, Collector Books, 1999 Richter, Lydia, Schmelcher, Karin, Heubach Dolls; Hobby House Press, 1992

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The all-bisques in the collection include both French and German examples, some with jointed elbows and knees. Additionally, the collector acquired French fashion dolls. One of the treasures in this category is a Bru fashion doll with a jointed wood arms, which comes complete with its original box.

While collecting French fashion dolls, Helen Burton also acquired many exquisite accessories to accompany them. These accessories include: gloves, valises, fans, stationery, lorgnettes, books with ivory covers, photo albums, perfume bottles and even miniature boxed games made of ivory. “It’s a beautiful selection that contains some very hardto-find items,” said Foulke.

Several French bebes will be offered in the auction, as well. All are in original condition, including a Jumeau that retains its original box.

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June 11 Auction at Morphy’s Also to be auctioned are a Dressel pouty character and a Kley & Hahn #546 character with glass eyes.

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ith over 300 dealers, there were plenty of buying opportunities at Norm Schaut’s Fun Fair, April 9 and 10 at the Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. As word has spread of this new show from the promoter behind the original “Atlantique City,” attendance has increased with buyers hopeful they will take something home to add to their collections. The emphasis on “fun stuff”, it attracted many leading toy, antique advertising and doll dealers from around the world. As of this writing, plans are underway for the next event, the date to be announced.

Grace and Roy Olsen, Wayne, PA.

Marion Maus, Ellicott City, Maryland

Morphy Auctions, Denver, PA.

Barbara Lauver, Mount Gretna, PA.

Scott’s Antiques, Whitefish Bay, WI.

Caroline Edelman, Royersford, PA.

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Fritzi’s Antique Dolls, Yorkville, IL.

Roxanne LeMay Morrison, Philadelphia, PA.

Dottie Ayers, Calico Teddy, Baltimore, MD.

Nancy McGlammery, Lancaster, PA. R & M Antiques, Salem, NJ.

Roberta’s Doll House, Paterson, NJ.

Lionel Fournier, Northport, NY.

Seldom seen Schoenhut “Comic Live Wire Acrobat” wind-up with colorful original box, $995

Bisque Head Lion Tamer, exc., with hoop, $850

1903 “Boat-Toed” Style I clown, $395

GE Tiger, $700 with stand

GE Hippo, $550 GE Zebra, $750

Barrels at $20 each

PE Zebra, $275 GE Rhino, $425 GE Kangaroo, $750

GE Zebu, rare, $1800 GE Polar Bear, $750

GE Alligator, $450

EARLY SCHOENHUTS FOR SALE Early figures and glass eyed animals.

Call or email for more information.

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Cloth Tailed GE Wolf, very rare, earliest version, $3750

GE Pig, $500

GE Cow, complete with bell, $595

Always Buying and Selling Let me know your wants, satisfaction guaranteed.

Style I “White Face” Monkey, $850

Rare, Hard to Find 1929 “Fine Bread” Wagon with driver (not pictured), box of bread and original horse, $3200

Two Part head Clown, $125

Two-part head Clown with Acrobat feet, rare $150

BACK ISSUES SALE 1 to 3 copies $6 each • 4 to 9 copies $5 each • 10 or more copies $4 each With your order of 2 or more back issues, you will receive a FREE Index to our first ten years!

Volume 5, Number 2 March 2002 Musée National DeMonaco • German Characters • Vogue Dolls • Handwerk • A McLoughlin Dollhouse • Max & Moritz Volume 5, Number 8 September 2002 Kathe Kruse Dolls • Googlies • UFDC Salesroom • Jumeau • Papier Mache Dolls Volume 5, Number 10 November 2002 An Early Papier-Mâché • UFDC Winners • Lenci’s Prosperity Baby • Cloth Dolls • Flapper Smoking Dolls • NADDA Volume 5, Number 11 December 2002 Show and Tell • Wax Dolls • Bye-Lo Babies • UFDC Modern Competition • Maurine Popp Collection • Early Lady Dolls Volume 5, Number 12 January 2003 A French Fashion’s Legacy • Understanding Chinas • One-of-a-Kind Cloth Dolls • Étrennes • Ideal Dolls • UFDC Volume 6, Number 1 February 2003 Bleuette • Heubach • Kamkins • Josselin Doll Museum • Lenci • Kammer and Reinhardt • “Twinkie” Advertising Doll Volume 6, Number 2 March 2003 The Collection of Maurine Popp • Angels Attic Museum • Italy’s Burgarella Doll • The “Mother of All Composition Dolls” • Théâtre de la Mode Volume 6, Number 3 April 2003 Blue-Ribbon Winners • Moravian Dolls • NADDA • Rare Simon & Halbig Characters • Madame Alexander • Freundlich Novelties Volume 6, Number 4 May 2003 Googlies • Celluloid • Babyland Rags • Wax Dolls • Legendary Heubach Collection • Dolls & Their Trunks Volume 6, Number 5 June 2003 Special June Bride Issue • Show & Tell • Fairy Wedding • Bridal Gown Pattern • Olympia Baby House • Papa-Mama Dolls Volume 6, Number 7 August 2003 More Googlies! • German Chinas • Tribute to Mary Hoyer • An Important English Dolls’ House • Shopping Etiquette • Averill’s Cowboys & Indians Volume 6, Number 9 October 2003 Mignonnette and Her Wardrobe • UFDC Antique Exhibit • Abby Caddy Cloth Dolls • Composition Dolls • Little Known Museums • NADDA in Chicago • National Doll Festival • Uncut Pattern Dolls Volume 6, Number 10 November 2003 A Tribute to John Noble • UFDC Antique Doll Exhibit • Googly –Eyed All Bisques • Bleuette • Anili Celluloid Dolls Volume 7, Number 4 May 2004 Auction: The Washington Dolls’ House & Toy Museum • Displaying Your Dolls • Polichinelle! • Celluloid Treasures • Famlee Dolls • Little Known Doll Museums Volume 7, Number 5 June 2004 Shelburne Doll Collection • China Dolls • Dollhouse Furniture • Drink & Wet Babies • Twin Dolls • R. John Wright Volume 7, Number 7 August 2004 Outfitting Your Doll for a Nature Walk • Kamkins in Summer • Jumeau • Conta & Boehme • Miniatures • Effanbee’s Anne Shirley Volume 7, Number 8 September 2004 French Bebes Model Their Original Costumes • UFDC Salesroom • Dorothy Heizer • 1860’s Doll Fashions • Horsman Dolls • Armand Marseille Volume 7, Number 10 November 2004 Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City • Paris Bebe • Mama Dolls • Blue Ribbon Winning Dolls • Making Your Collection Work for You Volume 7, Number 11 December 2004 Blue Ribbon Dolls • Kewpies!

• Circle Dot Bru • American Dolls • Early Chinas • S.F.B.J. • Little Lenci Volume 7, Number 12 January 2005 French Fashion Dolls • German Character Dolls • Kathe Kruse • Boudoir Dolls Volume 8, Number 1 February 2005 Kamkins in Winter • Two Treasured Jumeaus • Patsy, Daisy, Ginny • Kuhnlenz Dolls • Horsman’s Baby Buttercup • Buying and Selling Online • Playskool Pullman Volume 8, Number 2 March 2005 Fern Villa • More on the Bodmer Collection and a Special Wooden Doll • American-Made Dolls • Jumeau’s Series Fantastique • Lenci Volume 8, Number 3 April 2005 Heubachs • Bucherer Dolls • Tynietoy • Boy Dolls of Porcelain • American-Made Dolls Volume 8, Number 4 May 2005 Lady Dolls of the Edwardian Era • Rose Percy and Her Remarkable Wardrobe • The Haunting H Bebe • Kestner • Dollhouses Volume 8, Number 5 June 2005 The Art of Andre Thuillier • Special Dolls for a Princess • Half-Dolls • National Antique Doll Dealers Association • China Dolls Volume 8, Number 6 July 2005 Bavarian Beauties • Early Chinas • In Memory of Mary Harris Francis • A Jumeau 203 and Her Wardrobe • Schoenhut Dolls • The Marilu Doll Volume 8, Number 7 August 2005 Tour England and France With Bleuette • A Dress Pattern For Your Mignonnette • Mary Merritt Doll Museum • Dollhouse Jewels • American-Made Dolls • Dewees Cochran Dolls Volume 8, Number 8 September 2005 The Fashionable Poupée • UFDC Salesroom • Dollhouses at the Merritt Museum • French Automata • American-Made Dolls Volume 8, Number 10 November 2005 Dolls and Dollhouses at Auction • UFDC Blue Ribbon Winners • Antique Wedding Dolls and Memorabilia • The First Articulated Bebe • Tiny Treasures • KPM • Skookum Volume 8, Number 11 December 2005 Lucy Morgan Collection at Auction • Mignonnettes Bake a Kings Cake! • UFDC Blue Ribbon Winners • Images of the Virgin • American-Made Dolls • Shoe Whimsies Volume 8, Number 12 January 2006 Creating A Wardrobe for Empress Eugenie • Character Dolls • Jumeau Triste • Doll Fashions Around the World • Dancing Dolls • Small Boudoir Dolls • Comic Character Dolls Volume 9, Number 1 February 2006 Dolls and Valentines • Ethel Newcome Her History and Wardrobe • Exciting Auction Reports! • UFDC Special Exhibit: The Philadelphia Story • Little Known Museums of Europe

Volume 9, Number 2 Mar. 06 The Story of “Miss Mary” • Bleuette • Early Horsman Dolls • Chad Valley “Royals” • Different Dolls of the Same Kind • Celluloid Dolls Volume 9, Number 3 April 2006 The Legacy of Lily • Early SFBJ Character Babies • Ormolu Miniatures • In Search of Early Doll Collections • Door of Hope • American-Made Dolls • UFDC Special Exhibits Volume 9, Number 4 May 2006 Theriault’s To Sell Lego Foundation Museum • English Dollhouses • The Encyclopedia of French Dolls • American-Made Dolls • French and German Bisque Dolls • Rollinson Dolls • An Early Wax Doll Volume 9, Number 5 June 2006 Kestner’s 208 Character • Bru Dolls• A Tale of Two Dolls • Raleigh Composition Dolls • Ackley Cloth Dolls • Miniature Silver Volume 9, Number 6 July 2006 A Queen Anne Wooden • Simon & Halbig Parian Dolls • Mignonnettes Celebrate Bastille Day • Dolls in America • Lucy’s Doll House Volume 9, Number 7 August 2006 Pocket Dolls • SFBJ Character Babies • Bisque Bathing Beauties • Effanbee’s Skippy • Grecon Miniature Dolls • Heinrich Handwerck Volume 9, Number 8 September 2006 Mary Merritt Museum Auction • The Collection of Gail Cook • UFDC Salesroom • Lenci Miniatures • Advertising Dolls • Porcelain Treasures Volume 9, Number 9 October 2006 Kintzbach Hands • Dolls with Molded Hats • UFDC Winners • A Tudor Dollhouse • Averill’s Wonder Dolls • National Doll Festival • Auction Previews!

Volume 9, Number 10 November 2006 “Maggie Bessie” Dolls • Jumeau • American-Made Dolls • Faux Bamboo Miniatures • Blue Ribbon Winners!

Volume 9, Number 11 December 2006 Vienna Doll Museum at Auction • Dollies’ Holiday • The Christmas Doll • UFDC Ribbon Winners • Tynietoy • Madonna and Child Volume 10, Number 1 February 2007 La Venus Cloth Dolls • Dolls in Ethnic Dress • Chinas • Costuming • UFDC Exhibits • American-Made Dolls Volume 10, Number 2 March 2007 Mary Merritt Doll Museum Preview • Lancaster Rag Dolls • Patsykins • Le Musée de la Poupeé • Alabama Babies • Au Nain Bleu • Metal Heads • Miniature China Volume 10, Number 3 April 2007 An Early French Papier Mache • Pet Animals

by Hertwig • Doll Accessories • SFBJ Cloth Dolls • La Nicette • Flossie Flirt Volume 10, Number 4 May 2007 Door of Hope • Royal Court Dolls • Theriault’s: Madame Petyt Collection • Merritt Museum Auction • Topsy Turvy Dolls • Cissy Volume 10, Number 5 June 2007 Kathe Kruse • French and German Bisque Dolls • German Chinas and Parians • Black Lenci Dolls • Effanbee’s Little Lady Volume 10, Number 6 July 2007 Maison Simonne • A Pattern for the Well-Dressed Poupée • French Cloth Dolls • Wax Dolls • A New Museum Opens in Belgium • Auction News Volume 10, Number 7 August 2007 Japanese Dolls of Beautiful Women • Lenci Miniatures • Bleuette • Doll Accessories • Early American Composition Dolls • NADDA in Chicago Volume 10, Number 8 September 2007 A Rare Rohmer Fashion Doll • UFDC National Salesroom • A Queen’s Fairytale Dolls • German Chinas and Parians • Metal Head Dolls Volume 10, Number 9 October 2007 Musée de la Poupée Special Exhibit: The Trousseau of Violette D’Epigny • Pattern for Violette’s “Tunique” • Blue Ribbon Winning Dolls • Louis Amberg & Son • Schoenhut Safari Volume 10, Number 10 November 2007 German Character Dolls • Sewing in the Dolls’ House • Milwaukee WPA Dolls • Male Fashions • National Doll Festival Volume 10, Number 11 December 2007 Theriault’s Auction Weekend • Premiere Bleuette • Candy Containers • UFDC Winners • Boudoir Dolls • Mint & Boxed Volume 10, Number 12 Jan. 2008 French Fashions • Museum Romantic • French Cloth Dolls • Blue Ribbon Winners • French Penny Toy Furniture • The Good Fairy Volume 11, Number 1 February 2008 Delaware Toy and Miniature Museum • Footwear on Parade • The Patchwork Girl of OZ • Grace Storey Putnam • Advertising Dolls • Palmer Cox Brownies • Trousseaux for Dolls Volume 11, Number 2 March 2008 Paper Dolls in La Poupée Modèle • Wenham Museum • Unsigned Poupées and Bébés • A Spring Doll Tour • Miniature Furniture Volume 11, Number 3 April 2008 Morphy’s Dolls and Miniatures Auction • A Collector’s Profile • Tynietoy • Horsman • Shopping in France • A Present from the Past Volume 11, Number 4 May 2008 Armand Marseille’s Overlooked Rare Characters • Lenci-Anili • Kamkins • Violette’s Chemisette • Henri Delcroix • Ottenberg Dolls Volume 11, Number 5 June 2008 From the Doll Cabinet – A Rare China Fashion • Ningyô Dolls • Continental Crib Figures • Paper Dolls • Borgfeldt’s Composition Dolls • NADDA Volume 11, Number 6 July 2008 Schmitt et Fils • Pre-Door of Hope • German Character Dolls • Billiken • French Cloth Dolls • Splashme Volume 11, Number 7 August 2008 French Fashions • French Lilliputians & German Miniature Dolls • German Characters • China Dolls from Scandinavia • Where is Rosabelle?

Volume 11, Number 8 September 2008 Selfridge Collection to be auctioned by Theriault’s • UFDC Salesroom • Dolly and Her Dressmaker • A Gift from Russia’s Czar

Volume 11, Number 9 October 2008 Morphy’s Doll Auction • UFDC Antique Blue Ribbon Winners • Heubach • American-Made Dolls • Kentucky Poppets • National Doll Festival Volume 11, Number 10 November 2008 White House Doll & Toy Museum at Auction • Soft Metal Dollhouse Furniture • Blue Ribbon Winners • Hats For Your Poupée – a Special Pattern • Miniature China Dolls Volume 11, Number 11 December 2008 Theriault’s Three-Day Auction • AllBisques • Faith-Based Dolls • Peterkin • Christmas Dolls • More UFDC Winners!

Volume 11, Number 12 January 2009 Ella – A Royal Gift • Dollhouse Miniatures • Heubach Molded Hairstyles • Gaithersburg • UFDC Modern Exhibit • Etta Boudoir Dolls • Affordable Chinas Volume 12, Number 1 February 2009 Early French Papier-Mâché Dolls • Discovering a Pit Brow Lass • Spain’s Cloth Doll Boom • Queen Rosabelle • UFDC Winners • A Special Pre-Greiner • Half Dolls Volume 12, Number 2 March 2009 Schoenhut Dolls • Tracing a Steiner’s Past • Doll Finds Under $500! • Gaultier • PA Dutch Dolls • Responsible Restoration • UFDC Volume 12, Number 3 April 2009 Gaultier • Lancaster Rags • Pinocchio & Friends • Miniature Parian Dolls • Lenci Volume 12, Number 4 May 2009 Simon and Halbig’s 1300 Series • Identifying French Dolls • Kley & Hahn Dolls • Collector Close-up • South American Super Hero • Early Steiff Animals Volume 12, Number 5 June 2009 Trousseau Doll at De Kleine Wereld Museum • Bébés Marked “DEP” • Black Dolls • Heubach Bisque Nudes • Character Dolls • NADDA’s April Show Volume 12, Number 6 July 2009 Bru Bébé Modèle • Collector Close-up • Sailor Dolls • Tynietoy • Sonneberg-Type Papier-Mâché Dolls Volume 12, Number 7 August 2009 Character Dolls of Catterfelder Puppenfabrik • George Borgfeldt • Paper Dolls • Chinas and Parians • An English Baby House • Effanbee’s Honey Volume 12, Number 8 September 2009 Richard Wright’s Personal Collection at Auction • Theriault’s Sets New Doll Record! • Tynietoy • UFDC Salesroom • Chinas and Parians • Remembering Dorothy Coleman Volume 12, Number 9 October 2009 Irresistible Googlies!

• UFDC Blue Ribbon Winners • Japanese Dolls • Unmarked Composition Dolls • Becassine • The National Doll Festival Volume 12, Number 10 November 2009 An A.T. and Her Wardrobe • French Dolls from World War I • Door of Hope • UFDC Antique Exhibit • Skinner Sells Wright Collection Volume 12, Number 11 December 2009 Theriault’s Grand Auction Weekend • American Composition Dolls • K*R Cloth Caricature Dolls • UFDC Blue Ribbon Winners • Shopping in Paris • Christmas Toyland • Poured Wax Dolls • A Suitcase Full of Treasures • Crèche Figures Volume 12, Number 12 January 2010 A Jumeau Fashion • Ludwig Greiner • The Gibson Girl • Christian Hacker Shops • Urika Dolls • Gaithersburg Doll Show • Rose Percy • UFDC Blue Ribbon Winners Volume 13, Number 1 February 2010 Portrait of an Antique Doll Collector • Abigail, The Log Cabin Doll • A Doll Marriage Made in Heaven • Shopping in France • Trion Toy Company • Galluba and Hoffman • UFDC Special Exhibits Volume 13, Number 2 March 2010 Lilas: A Special Rohmer Doll • A 1910 Gottschalk Dollhouse • Owners and Their Dolls • Gebruder Bing • Auction Previews • NADDA in Seattle Volume 13, Number 3 April 2010 French Boudoir Dolls • Frozen Charlottes • Japanese Friendship Dolls • Kaiser Babies • Verdier & Gutmacher • An 18th Century Wooden • American Doll Discoveries Volume 13, Number 4 May 2010 A Rare Male Fashion • Doll’s Through the Artist’s Eye • Raggedy Ann • Native American Dolls • Early Hingham Craftsmen Volume 13, Number 5 June 2010 Rare Characters • La Veilleuse • Italian Cloth Smokers • American Made Walking Dolls • Early Hingham Craftsmen • NADDA • A Doll Survivor Volume 13, Number 6 July 2010 Mélisande – A Child Fashion • German All Bisques • Elsa Schiaparelli • French Doll Bodies • The Story of Deruchette • Celebrity Dolls • Pantin: A Paper Printed Toy Volume 13, Number 7 August 2010 Kestner, King of Dollmakers • Shell Dolls • Early Hingham Craftsmen • Little Cherub • Doll Treasures in Pioneer Nevada Volume 13, Number 8 September 2010 Special Chase Dolls • All Bisques • Meet the Bumsteads • Dolls’ Houses from the Old Salem Toy Museum • UFDC Salesroom • Antique Blue Ribbon Winners at UFDC • A Parian Peddler and Her Wares Volume 13, Number 9 October 2010 Old Salem Toy Museum • Kestner Dolls • UFDC Antique Exhibit • American Composition Dolls with Molded Hair • National Doll Festival • Shopping in Brittany, France Volume 13, Number 10 November 2010 Les Poupees Rosalinde • Shirley Temple Dolls • Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art • Blondinette • Doll Trunks • Kathe Kruse Look-a-Likes • Theriault’s in New York City Volume 13, Number 11 December 2010 Theriault’s Gala Auction in Newport Beach • A Special German Wooden • Averill’s Whimsical Animal Creations • UFDC Modern Exhibit • Grace Corry Rockwell • NADDA Special Exhibit • Fashionable Ladies Volume 13, Number 12 January 2011 Lenci • Schoenhut • UFDC Winners • Early Dolls • Patsy Alice • UFDC Special Exhibits • A Country Wooden • Doll Props • December Gaithersburg Show Volume 14, Number 1 February 2011 Valentines and Old Lace • Rose Percy Returns to Public Service • NADDA in Kansas City, MO. • California Bisque Doll Co. • Kestner’s Screaming Baby • Dorothy Dainty • UFDC Special Exhibits Volume 14, Number 2 March 2011 Kammer & Reinhardt’s Gramophone Doll • Legacy Doll Museum • The Kestner Bru • Fallis Toy Shop • A Fashion Doll Capeline • Hansel and Gretel Volume 14, Number 3 April 2011 Early Steiner Bébés • A Pèlerine for Your Poupée • Novelty Composition Dolls • Tynietoy Employee George Le Clerc • A Study of China and Parian Heads • Milady’s Vanity Volume 14, Number 4 May 2011 The Early Poupée Huret • Rønnaug Petterssen Dolls • The Legacy of Margaret Woodbury Strong • Simon Halbig’s Early Years • A Mother’s Day Greeting • Gaithersburg, MD Doll Show

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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.

5/14-6/19 Hiroshima, Japan. Doll Exhibition.

Setonaikai Kisn, Hoshi. Hatsukaichi Art Gallery. www.hoshibld.co.jp 5/21-10/16 Bellevue, WA. Summer Exhibit “Shhh-Fairies, Gnomes, and Woodland Creatures”. Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art. 425-455-1116.

12 Annapolis, MD. Estate Doll Auction followed next day by Theriault’s famous Ten2Go Auction. Annapolis Sheraton. 410-224-3655.

12 Buena Park, CA. Barbara Peterson’s Show & Sale. Holiday Inn by Knott’s Berry Farm. www.vintagedollplaza.com.

714-525-8420.

12 Sandwich, MA. Antique & Collectible Doll & Toy Show. American Legion Hall, Rt#130. Yesteryears Doll Study Assoc. 508-947-8157.

1-4 Albany, NY. R. John Wright Doll 16-17 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Convention. Desmond Hotel.

Withington Auction, Inc. 603-478-3232.

802-447-7072. www.rjohnwright.com.

19 Lisle/Naperville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear 2-5 Orlando, FL. Fire Flies Doll Convention.

Show. Wyndham Hotel. Karla Moreland.

International Palms Resort. Diane Milla.

815-356-6125. kmorela@ais.net 863-644-1144.

24-26 Online Show & Sale. Doll & Bear & Toy. 3-5 Walnut Creek, CA. Doll Conference. www.asweetremembrance.com.

Embassy Suites. Cher Simnitt. www.izannahwalker.com. 860-355-5709.

209-983-0870.

25 Algoma, WI. 47th Annual Doll & Teddy 4 Alameda, CA. Doll Show & Sale. Goose Bear Show & Sale. Algoma High School.

Cottage. Flying Phoebe Cloth Doll Club.

Al Hansen. 920-563-0046.

Stephanie Smith. 415-282-8445.

25 Battle Creek, MI. Doll Show & Sale. Art 4-5 Gaithersburg, MD. 154th Eastern Center of Battle Creek. Linda National Antique Doll Show.

Holderbaum. 269-962-9511.

The Fairgrounds. Bellman Events.

Lholderbau@aol.com 443-617-3590.

25-26 Puyallup, WA. Doll Show. Puyallup 4 San Diego, CA. Dolls & Bears & Fair & Event Center. Dorothy Drake.

Jewelry Sale. Mission Valley Resort. info@dolls4all.com National Doll Festival. 831-438-5349.

25 Westampton, NJ. Dolls at Auction.

DollFestival@aol.com.

Sweetbriar Auctions. 410-275-2094.

5 Anaheim, CA. Doll Show.

Anaheim Plaza Hotel. 831-438-5349.

DollFestival@aol.com.

5 Mandan, ND. Doll Show & Sale.

9 Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Christmas in Bismarck Doll Friends. Best Western. Ila. July Dolls & Bears & Collectibles Show 701-258-7869. & Sale. Amara Shrine Temple. Karen 5 Prescott, AZ . Doll Show & Sale.

Monahan. 561-304-9581.

Historic Hassayampa Inn. Bayberry’s youngatheartdolls@comcast.net Antique Dolls & Victorian Retreat Dolls.

10 Ewing, NJ. Christmas in July Doll Show.

928-445-8559. 928-713-1909.

West Trenton Vol. Fire Co. No. 1 6 Gaithersburg, MD. Discovery Day Ballroom. Delaware Valley Doll Club of Auction. Gaithersburg Hilton.

NJ. 609-371-1902. www.dvdc.org Theriault’s. 410-224-3655.

23-27 Anaheim, CA. Doll Exhibition & Sale.

10-11 Columbia, SC. 43rd Annual Ceramic Sheraton Park Hotel. National Doll Show. Jamil Temple. Jim Manship.

Festival. 831-438-5349.

803-359-6401.

DollFestival@aol.com.

11 Denver, PA. Doll Auction.

24 Anaheim, CA. Catalogued Marquis Morphy Auctions. 717-335-3435.

Auction. Hyatt Anaheim. Theriault’s. www.morphyauctions.com 410-224-3655.

11-12 Gaithersburg, MD. Antique & 24-25 Anaheim, CA. The Doll & Bear Artists Collectible Show. Montgomery Cty. Classic. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. National Doll Festival. 831-438-5349.

Fairgrounds. Lindsey Johnson.

DollFestival@aol.com.

301-649-1915. www.johnsonshows.com

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24 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show & Sale. Mermaid Event Center.

C Promotions Plus. 507-864-3073. www.CPromotionsPlus.com 25-29 Anaheim, CA. UFDC’s 62nd Annual Convention. Anaheim Hilton.

816-891-7040. convention@ufdc.org 29-31 Monroeville, PA. PA’s Largest Toy Show. Monroeville Convention Center.

Steel City Con. www.steelcitycon.com. info@steelcitycon.com. 412-213-0224.

August 2011 6-7 Archbold, OH. Doll Show & Sale.

Sauder Village. 800-590-9755. info@saudervillage.org 6 Eagle River, WI. Doll Show & Sale.

Kalmar Senior Center. Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods. Judith Wainwright. 715-479-7132. jnjdubs@ gmail.com.

13 Huntsville, AL. 35th Anniversary Doll Show & Sale. Huntsville Jaycee’s Building. Twickenham Doll Club.

256-883-2082. twickdolls@gmail.com.

13 Vallejo, CA. Nancy Jo’s Doll Sales.

Vallejo Fairgrounds. 925-229-4190. www.nancyjodollsales.com.

14 Hackensack, NJ. Doll & Bear Show.

Rothman Center of Fairleigh Dickinson University. JMK Shows. 352-527-6666. jmkshows@aol.com 16-17 Hatfield, PA. Alderfer Auction. Alderfer Auction & Appraisal. 215-393-3023. www.AlderferAuction.com 17-19 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auction, Inc. 603-478-3232.

17-21 Philadelphia, PA. Paper Doll Convention. Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport. David Wolfe.

917-887-2405.

20 Angelica, NY. Southwestern York-Penn Doll Show. Schoolhouse Inn & Cultural Ctr. Wende Keyon. 585-466-3037.

20 Columbia, SC. Doll Show. SC State Fairgrounds. 803-783-8049. www.KnightShows.com, 20 E. Peoria, IL. Doll Show & Sale. East Peoria Event Center. Julie Bronski.

812-919-7135. ILdollshows@aol.com. www.illinoisdollshows.com 21 Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show.

Holiday Inn. Gail Lemmon.

440-396-5386.

21-28 Westminster, CO. Doll Conference.

Westin at Westminster. National Institute of American Doll Artists.

Lillian Hopkins. gourdspirits@cs.com. www.niada.org.

25-28 Baltimore, MD. 31st Annual Baltimore Summer Antiques Show. Chrissy Lambert. 561-822-5440.

27 San Antonio, TX. Doll Show & Sale.

Live Oak Civic Center. 830-708-8054.

28 Mankato, MN. Doll Show & Sale. Best Western Inn. Lady Slipper Doll Club.

507-334-0431.

28 Seattle, WA. Estate Doll Auction. Westin Bellevue. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655.

28 Tiffin, OH. Doll Show & Sale. Seneca Co. Opportunity Center. Sandusky River Valley Doll Club of Tiffin.

Madelyn Smith. 419-447-7445. jlberger58@yahoo.com.

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a classified marketplace for antique dolls and related merchandise Copy Ads: 35 cents per word, no limit; $12 minimum Ads with a border and boldface, add $10 to word total BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO ADS we can convert your color ads to black and white 1/12 page ( 2 1/2” h x 2 3/8” w) $40 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $50 FULL COLOR PHOTO ADS 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $125 Please include payment with your ad. Larger ads are considered display ads — call us for information. 1-888-800-2588.

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

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

Sharon & Ed KoLiBaBa Phone 623/266-2926 or cell 206/295-8585

Sherman’s Antiques & Doll Hospital

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 Kestner All Bisque Bye Lo

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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

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

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

215-794-8164. Email: alloyd@nni.com RubyLane.com/ shops/anntiquedolls Member NADDA, UFDC ANTIQUE dolls and collectibles. LSADSE for color fully illustrated list. 10 month layaway available. Member UFDC & NADDA. Regina A. Steele, 23 Wheatfield DR, Wilmington, DE 19810-4351.

Phone 302-475-5374 Email: RSteele855@aol.com Visit my website: www.ReginaSteele.com CERTIFIED DOLL APPRAISALS – Doll appraisals online at www.doll-appraisals.com by Certified C.A.G.A. appraiser, www.doll-appraisals.co for insurance, bankruptcy, divorce, casualty loss, or just to see what a doll is worth, its history, etc.

I can also do appraisals by mail. Victoria Way, P. O. Box 501, Tehachapi, CA 93582. Phone 661-823-7828 or 661-972-7728. Please visit my website at www.doll-apprisals.com or www.antiquedollappraisals.com www.doll-apprisals.co Antique and Modern Dolls for Sale – Including Shirley Temple’s, Terri Lee and Jerri Lee’s, Gladdie’s, Mary Jane’s, China Heads and many more. Tagged doll clothing also.

Variety of Black and White Dolls. Will consider all offers.

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s ’ i z t i Fr e u q i t An s l l o D Buying and Selling Antique Dolls We buy entire collections – Call 630-553-7757 or Email us at fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net Visit us in June at the following shows: Gaithersburg Eastern National Doll Show at the Gaithersburg, MD Fairgrounds, Saturday, June 4th, 10am to 5pm and Sunday, June 5, 10am to 3pm.

Naperville Doll Show, Sunday, June 19th, 9am to 3pm, Wyndham Hotel, Naperville, IL.

Algoma, WI 47th Doll Show, Saturday, June 25th, 9:30am to 3pm, Algoma High School

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A GREAT DOLL DESTINATION BUS TOURS WELCOME 19.5” Tete Jumeau Bebe, size 8 with fully jointed Jumeau body, original human hair wig and shoes, wearing antique beige cotton dress with lantern print. $3600

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VILLAGE DOLL & TOY SHOP 6” All bisque Georgene Averill “Bonnie Babe”. $900 4.5” All bisque Joseph Kallus “Baby Bo Kaye”. $850

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Open Sunday 9AM - 4PM or by appointment Visa/Mastercard 8 N.Village Circle P.O. Box 705 Adamstown, PA. 19501 717-484-1200 cell 610-662-5473 ourant@ptd.net