Antique DOLL Collector June 2016 Vol. 19, No. 5
The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls
June 2016 Volume 19, Number 5
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Oh, boy!
by Alf Ertsland When character dolls were introduced, we began seeing adorable boy dolls wearing knickers, sailor suits and simple everyday clothing.
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A Glimpse into the Past Dolls Showcased Through Early Photography by Jennifer Craft-Hurst The author displays antique photographs of little girls with their best doll friends, capturing special moments in time.
Character Dolls with their many expressions and moods come alive in different settings. The author, Alf Ertsland, and his partner, Svein Hellberg, feature their collection of boy dolls at play. They wear practical children’s clothing reflecting the modern trends of the era.
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An American Art Doll for High End Fashions
by Elizabeth Ann Coleman The author researches an American Art Doll wearing a Lanvin gown dating to the post World War I years. 6
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The Russian Bisque Doll by Linda Holderbaum Characteristics that distinguish dolls made in Russia in the 1920’s and 30’s.
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Civil War Sisters
by Elaine Wade Two Civil War period china dolls with provenance are reunited.
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A Look at the Recent NADDA Show Visitors described it as a miniUFDC convention!
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1) “ My Name is Susan “ - ‘ A Blossom Doll Creation ‘ it says on hang tag of this leggy 24” mint teen with smart original Deco clothes! $450
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2) Glass Eye 12” Character in Factory Dress - and wig, jointed body,all mint w/ exceptional bisque, artwork, expression; deep dimples and a real smile! Something different! $950
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3) As about the special eyes in this Mint 24” K*R 117N in Original Clothes - with her factory wig, exquisite finery, shoes and fully jtd. K*R high knee body! $1200
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4) Romantic 21” Rabery Delphieu Bébé - Richly dramatic beauty, 2-tone mouth w/ 6 teeth, pc’d ears, Blue PWs, lovely artwork and coloring w/ occasional faint kiln dust, French wig, orig.RD body and elegant vintage bébé ensemble. $1500
5) Rare 1889 French Trade Bahr & Proschild - a creamy quality ‘247’ model,gentle cheeks all original clothes in very fine delicate layers w/ leather shoes. A 12” tender angel! $595 6) 23” Pre-1900 ABG 1126 Boy - rare tousled hair, unlisted mold number, such flawless quality, good old body and clothes, all mint! $450 7-8) 14” Heirloom Original ‘Size 5’ Tête Jumeau such a Bon-Bon, from her matching antique hat to her antique leather shoes, in 5-layers of antique hand sewn silk & lace couture!! Flawless dewy bisque, big blue PWs, signed head, the coil and body! A Sugar Plum Bébé $4200 9) All Original 1850’s Pink Tint w. Brown Eyes w. rare painted lower lashes only. This 18” Greiner type has great original body, leather boots, and such quaint old clothes! All mint! $1550
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10) 21” Brilliant Simon Halbig 1279 Character - We’ve never seen one so perfect and lively, immaculate bisque, deep dimples, vivid blue eyes, pretty wig, mint body, and frilly pink party dress, antique undies and antique heeled leather shoes! $1650 11-12) Magnificent 27” ‘Premier’ Model K*R 192 - a choice example ca:1890, w/ splendid early artwork, factory wig,early 8-ball stiff wrist body, outstanding in her luxury heirloom aqua silk dress,undies & leather shoes! $1600 10
13) 36” Life Size Kestner 142 - such sanguine character in this gorgeous quality, oily sheen bisque, big chunky body, and layers of hand tailored vintage clothes! $1650
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