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Antique DOLL Collector August 2013 Vol. 16, No. 7

August 2013 Vol. 16, No. 7 $595 / $695 Canada www.antiquedollcollector.com

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19-1/2” Incised Jumeau Bebe, mint pale bisque, beautiful blue p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, “applied ears” very full orig. mohair wig in its orig. set, orig. cork pate & orig. “head coil”. “Factory Original” dropped waist orig. silk and lace Jumeau dress, ant. slip & undies, orig. crocheted socks, ant. leather Portrait Jumeau shoes, matching Fr. ant. silk hat adorned w/plumes & silk ribbons. Fully “signed” DEPOSE JUMEAU head & orig. “signed” 8 ball jointed st. wrist Jumeau body w/clean shiny orig. finish. Out of a special private collection & is top notch. The BEST expression & coloring. They don’t come along like her very often!!! BREATHTAKING!!! $9800.

19” Heinrich Handwerck #109, gorgeous blue sl. eyes, immaculate pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate, She is ALL factory original!! Her dress is batiste & lace & extremely ornate with matching slip & many layers of orig. undies, plus orig. wool coat trimmed in aqua silk, matching orig. knitted buret & orig. crocheted socks & orig. leather shoes. She has a “first place” Blue Ribbon from 1908. She is to die for.

Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!! $2995.

French P.D. (Petit & Dumontier) Bebe, HUGE bulging almond shaped blue threaded p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, magnificent early very pale bisque w/ delicately blushed cheeks, fabulous ant. hand tailed wig w/long extensions & orig. pate. Wears gorgeous burgundy very fine wool & silk dress, ant. velvet hat adorned w/flowers, ant. slip, camisole & undies, “signed” Jumeau shoes & Fr. ant. ermine muff. On orig. PD body w/”metal hands” having orig. finish. Darling chubby cheeks & double chin! She is as cute as she is beautiful, almost having the look of an early round face Schmitt!!! OUTSTANDING presence!! SALE.... Only....$21,500.

16” JDK “Hilda” Character Baby #245, mint pale bisque w/ delicately blushed cheeks, 2 upper teeth, outlined lips, blue sl. eyes, full molded tongue, ant. mohair wig & orig. Kestner plaster pate, wears orig. baby gown, an added knitted baby sweater & Fr. lace & silk ribbon bonnet. On her orig.

Kestner baby body. The BEST of the Hilda faces & fully “incised” “Hilda” head markings.

The perfect size baby doll. Absolutely ADORABLE!!!! Only....$2500.

16” Kestner XI Pouty, br. sl. eyes, very pouty closed mouth, mint pale bisque & orig. mohair wig. Wears a magnificent French ant. light blue batiste dress, ant. Fr. ornate batiste, lace & ribbon hat, ant. knitted socks, orig. undies & slip & darling ant. leather shoes. On orig. early st. wrist chunky Kestner body w/cupped hands.

Absolutely GORGEOUS & very sad!!! Only....$5400.

24” Early K * R #192 “Closed Mouth” Character, gorgeous bisque, magnificent blue sl. eyes, (some wig pulls at crown, non detracting), fabulous ant. mohair wig & orig. pate.

Wears a most stunning turquoise ant. silk & lace Fr. dress & ant. Fr. silk & lace hat, vintage undies & slip.

On great orig. early heavy 8 ball st. wrist body. She is STUNNING!!! $3150.

15” Earliest Mark Portrait Jumeau #0 Bebe, mint pale pressed bisque, orig. “head coil”, blue threaded almond shaped p/w eyes w/early mauve blush under brows, orig. mohair wig & pate. Wears complete FACTORY orig. royal blue silk & black velvet two piece dress w/ orig. matching hat, added ant. ermine stole, orig. slip & undies & orig. size #0 Portrait Jumeau shoes. On orig. early 8 ball jointed st. wrist clean “signed” Portrait Jumeau body.

Absolutely BREATHTAKING!!!

ONLY....$17,500.

Tel: 425.765.4010 Valerie@beautifulbebes.com Member UFDC & NADDA

“What fun to play in the garden!” delights Bebe Bru Jeune 5 from the era of Henri Chevrot. This classic beauty is pure confection with her gorgeous rosy bisque, sweet rosebud mouth encircling the tip of her tongue, stunning blue spiral threaded eyes, excellent kid body with desirable wooden carved legs and beautiful teal and crème silk ensemble. Bebe wears original Bru signed 5 shoes of rare ivory color with intact toe decorations. Her mohair wig is a cascade of golden curls and covers her original cork pate. At 17” this is the perfect cabinet size Bebe that will steal the spotlight in your collection! Please inquire for additional details and pricing~

Now comes a sweet coquette! Mlle Brevete in a petite 16.5” cabinet size is dressed to inspire longing of the heart!

Superb gold tone burnished silk dress with teal accents and embellished with exotic design and a matching high brim bonnet crowns her lovely long mohair wig. This little beauty has the softest pale bisque with generous mauve highlights and peach tinted lips. Her tender blue eyes will melt you! Please inquire for price and details~

Stellar large presentation Empress Eugenie with Wood Arms and original upswept wig. This beautiful doll has the loveliest pale bisque and stands an impressive 22”. She has the most benign gaze with her large almond shaped sky-blue spiral threaded eyes and amused smile. She wears a couture original wool suit with fur collar added and original silk bonnet. Her boots are antique leather.

Her wood arms make her very easy to pose with graceful gestures or holding a parasol. She is marked J and she is every inch a Royal! Please inquire for details and pricing.

Sweet and petite 10” Bebe Jumeau with HUGE blue eyes! Superb bisque, lovely original blonde wig, charming crème and black dress and matching fabric covered bonnet.

She’s ready and waiting to slip into your heart! $5800~

23”Bebe Steiner A 17 with lovely face and completely original ensemble. Gorgeous silk dress and matching velvet and silk hat that is utterly fantastique! Bebe is on a Steiner composition MamaPapa crier body that has the pull strings intact and the crier works. She is wearing antique leather shoes. This is a magnificent example of the La Parisienne. $7800~

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Join Rose Percy as she Travels West to Seattle for a Liberty Ball!

The Event Please join the members of the Seattle Doll and Toy Collectors Club for a Premier Charitable Fund Raising Event.

A limited number of attendees will be treated, at the very least, to one full day of festivities that include a Liberty Ball Luncheon, a program on Miss Rose Percy, plus deluxe helpers and shopping opportunities. In addition, attendees will receive a copy of the beautifully illustrated book about Rose, her possessions, and her life, which will only be made available to those in attendance at the event.

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Saturday November 1, 2014 Where The Fairmont Olympic Hotel

411 University Street Seattle, Washington 98101 (888) 363-5022 (206) 621-1700 Mention the Rose Percy Event for a Special Room Rate of $185 (Double Occupancy) at not only one of the city’s most celebrated historic landmarks, but also a premier luxury hotel in downtown Seattle.

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WHO IS CHIFFONNETTE?

By Sylvia Mac Neil Her owner tells the story of Chiffonnette and her impressive trousseau.

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By Ursula R. Mertz Since 1865 the story of these two rascals has never been out of print.

By Jan Peterson Fashionable lady dolls were furnished with every piece of toy furniture imaginable.

Learning About American-Made Dolls A HISTORY OF WILHELM BUSCH, CREATOR OF MAX AND MORITZ

EBONY & ORMOLU FRENCH TOY FURNITURE OF THE SECOND EMPIRE

About The Cover

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THE SENTIMENTAL DOLL

By Susan Foreman Some dolls may not be valuable monetarily but are nonetheless priceless.

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EFFANBEE’S MUSICAL HARMONICA JOE

By Don Jensen A harmonica-playing boy followed in the footsteps of Effanbee’s Whistling Jim. AUGUST 2013

A MEMORABLE MUSEUM

Chiffonnette, a very important character in La Poupée Modèle, is the name for a doll that many of our readers are familiar with.

She was born during the 1860’s in France, a very special time when establishments were fairly bursting with precious goods for the world of playtime. Sylvia Mac Neil has created for Chiffonnette the most wonderful trousseau any doll could desire.

By Jane Foster The author visits the Mid Ohio Historical Doll and Toy Museum.

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(212) 787-7279 P.O. Box 1410 NY, NY 10023

Quality Antique Dolls by Mail Return Privilege • Layaways Member UFDC • NADDA 2 This snappy googly in colorful factory outfit at 11-1/2” large is the scarce AM 254 with cartoon like energy, brilliant clarity of artwork, deep dimples and intaglio eyes for extra effect $1250

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This little girl and her dog is a rare 20” Glass Eye Lenci Flirty mint face, curls and 2 tags! Original silk dress with the usual windows. A stunner with fabulous hat to match! $1800

France produced few bisque googlies and this select 8” SFBJ 245 cabinet cutie is one of them! Such comic modeling with very round eyes, jubilant smile and ticklish aspect! The Queen Bee of any collection! $3000

3 4 Whimsical and feminine Gbr. Heubach ‘9143’ Googly Girl with top knot, window’s peak, long lacy lashes and novel triangular ‘oh-oh’ mouth! Rare One! For your bachelor boy $950

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5 Authentic 14” French Fabric ‘Becassine’ – excellent condition on this beloved and iconic early 1900’s.

French character complete with name label by ‘Minerve’ $495

These great Rosalie Weber dolls were carefully recreated using antique eyes in 1975 from JDK 221 Googly molds so convincing and 14” tall with fully jointed composition toddler bodies! $295 each.

This important Roullet et Decamps Character was known as ‘Tata’ in the original French advertising of Gaston Decamps – and called ‘Fifi O’Toole’ stateside.

Wearing the clever factory clothes she still carries the original baby in her arms. Sporting a pixie coif, proud smile and glinting eyes, she personifies the intellectual wittiness of early 20th c. Paris. $2500

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Handpainted Ethereal Beauty – a 14” unique fabric Art Doll with corset, hose pretty face, clothes and fancy shoes – all excellent! $495 16” Schoenhut Character with Braided Wig – a tender faced American child with layers of vintage dress and shoes – a dear one. $795

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15” Scarce Black Papier Mache Character – with broad smile, op/cl mouth with 12 individual teeth, sparkling glass eyes and factory original clothes ! $895

12 Adorable SFBJ 252 Pouty – lovely quality on this eagerly pursued fully jointed French Toddler with ‘grumpy’ cheeks and furrowed brows, deeply modeled in a tender oily sheen with twinkling glass sleep eyes – all 20” in silk and lace! $5000

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18” Tin Head Dandy – unique American folk art! One-of-akind hand painted metal head doll in highly stylized 1920’s homemade dresswear.

A carnival barker puffing his stogie! $495

14 and 16. Very Rare Mme Alexander Carousel ca 1935 for 7” Quints or your own special collection of little children! At 14” tall its even cabinet size! $2000 book price for just $595 15. 16” All Original Steiff ‘Clownie’ – large size! Mint complete costume with hat and tag! Be happy! $450

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17. 13” Early “Can’t Break ‘Em” Character – near mint black beauty with sharp modeling, original straw stuffed body and colorful mint factory layers! $350

10” Rare Bisque Head Bear – German made, like ‘Allie Dog’ probably A.B.G. for Georgene Averill c. 1920, mint with glass eyes and original jointed teddy bear body.

What a find! $1200

18. 13” Early American Composition - also c. 1910, unusual mold, beautiful color, condition, expression; straw stuffed body in factory romper. $295

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19. 12” Rare ‘Flexy’ Clown – by Ideal, 1938, with original gaily colored clown suit and extravagant facial modeling! Wowee! $295

(212) 787-7279 P.O. Box 1410 NY, NY 10023

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Extremely Rare Leather Doll – 14” tall, socket head w/ molded hair, child body with tender hand painted features, jointed arms/ legs, both important and quaint in period dress and excellent shape!

Museum class. $2500

An attic original, this elegant 42” K * R Child with 18” c. head is a special order model having long, flowing tresses and her splendid Edwardian silk dropwaist dress with antique leather dress shoes too!

Quite the young Miss! $2500

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Museums and collectors will appreciate this important 27” Pair of American Woodens.

The folk art ‘Missouri Woods’ have not just the original clothes but also a UFDC ribbon from 1960! Enduring magnificence in their hand carved stoicism and elegant simplicity. $1500

Another UFDC Blue Ribbon winner is the early 15” composition ‘Whistler’ with Molded Cap – a happy fellow with no craze, stuffed body, compo limbs and mint factory clothes. Incredible paint, hard finish and no repairs! $495

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Nothing is quite as luxurious while being historic as this grand scale 18” Wood Body Bru ‘Smiler’ with Mint Bisque Arms from the mid 1860’s. An early period example, with elongated brows, chiseled features and the legendary smile has extra magic in this rare desirable size. The subdued tones of her antique magenta and bronze silk gown with fur caplet and muff are a dramatic background for her mint arms. What majesty! $7500 (see #27 below)

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Among the most important is the rare 15-1/2” 1840’s Brown Hair China known as ‘Queen Victoria’! Pink tint, rich brown hair and brows, winged panels with comb marks featuring exposed ears and coiled bun – plus original body with the important pink tint long arms and period clothes! The best! $4500

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18” Jointed Wood Body Bru – beneath her vintage ensemble lies the original full slip with camisole cut, pantalettes, corset and half slip with train; what you want in a fashion! $7500 (see #21 above)

23” Rare Blonde Hair ‘Mary Todd’ – brilliant, vibrant coloration, unusual fancy snood, six sew holes, ca 1860; very old body with stout orig. limbs and painted garters.

Stunner! $1495

Nancy A. Smith Member NADDA and UFDC

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27th DOLL WEEK in PARIS: September 21-22, 2013 Saturday September 21: Prestige Auction Sunday September 22: 27th POLICHINELLE Doll FAIR

A special Book on Elie MARTIN’s life and production will be published: $99 (postage included) Contact François THEIMER

September 21 at 1:30 pm

Auction Part 1: The Elie MARTIN auction: paintings, documents, archives, photography, furniture, medals, catalogs and mechanical toys from the Elie MARTIN family.

Auction Part 2: Antique French bebes, parisiennes poupees, automatons, games, toys, curiosities, etc....

LOMBRAIL - TEUCQUAM MAI S O N D E VE NTE S 14 rue de Provence 75009 PARIS Tél: 01 43 97 91 29 Fax: 01 42 83 68 48 email: lt-1@wanadoo.fr N° agrément : 2002-152

Elie MARTIN Family Archives Auction (inventor of “Ondine” the Swimming Doll in 1878)

PARIS September 21, 2013 1:30 pm AMBASSADOR-Hôtel

16 Bld Haussmann 75009 PARIS

Auction Catalogue $25, contact François THEIMER (see below)

“LILLIPUT King’s Palace Burning” (from Gulliver’s Travels by SWIFT)

extraordinary one of a kind automaton with animated firemen, part of the whole “LILLIPUT City” created by Elie MARTIN for the Exposition Universelle in Paris 1889 and also presented in a private exhibition in Paris during the Exposition Universelle 1900. Inspired by the city house in La Rochelle in France where Elie MARTIN was born. Size: 66 x 25 x 25 inches.

François THEIMER

Expert Expert international & Historien du Jouet Français, 4 rue des Cavaliers 89130 TOUCY Tél: (0033) 03 86 74 31 76 Fax: (0033) 03 86 74 32 13 E.Mail: francois.theimer@wanadoo.fr Website: www.theimer.fr

Blackberry Studio “Does your fashion doll need a career?”

19th c. flower shop made from wine crates decorated with all sorts of wonderful merchandise. Perfect size for 14.5” fashion doll. $1950 Wonderful Jumeau fashion on a fully articulated body.

She comes with this outfit and a fancier outfit suitable for afternoon tea at Laduree. $8500 Size 0 9” Portrait Jumeau $7950 Unusual, rarely seen French Bebe, size 0, 9 7/8”. mold flaw at back of head.

Unknown maker. $2950

Margaret Gray Kincaid Member NADDA and UFDC Cell: 646-709-4340 Margaret.kincaid@gmail.com

Jay & LOWE

Connie

A grouping of 5 very fine all original Door of Hope dolls with little or no fading to their outfits and their faces being bright and vibrant.

Bride & Groom w/original “Made in China” tags still on their wrists..... $1350.

Pair of 7-1/2” male & female children..... $850 ea.

Rare Policeman with original hat..... $1200.

Mechanical with music of a young lady fishing, mounted on a papier mache base. When activated she turns her head and raises and lowers her arm holding the fishing pole. The bisque head marked with only a 2 at crown is quite expressive. In all original working condition..... $4500.

Lambert?? automation of a Clown Smoker. In untouched all original condition the papier mache headed clown has bisque arms.

When activated his head will turn, raising his arm with a cigarette and inhale while his left arm raises a stick..... $5500.

P.O. Box 5206 Lancaster, PA 17606 FAX 717-396-1114 Call Toll Free 1-888-JAY LOWE or (717) 396-9879 Email: big.birds@comcast.net

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Enjoy the beautiful coastal village of Camden, Maine located on the pristine Penobscot Bay. 49 Bay View Street, Camden, ME 04843 The shop is now open for the season, Monday-Saturday 10-4 or call for an appointment 207-322-4851.

Shop 207-236-4122 Fax 207-236-4377

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Steiff doll “Betina” 17” tall -- $125.

Early cow pull toy 15” long x 12” tall, head moves and makes a slight sound. $450.

Large scale chandelier 9” tall x 6-1/2” in diamater $1095.

Wonderful large scale dressing table with one drawer and a swing mirror 12” tall x 10-1/2” wide -- $850.

Large scale tilt top table 6-1/2” tall the top diameter is 8-1/2”, when tilted - 10-1/2” tall $150.

Therese Bahl hand painted room 10”x14” $595.

16” Schoenhut doll model 300 -- $695.

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Thompson’s Antique Center of Texas

Texas’ largest antique center with over 50 antique dolls and accessories for sale.

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Jumeau Triste 27 ½ inch, Size 13, Original shoes & blond mohair wig.

Brown PW eyes. Antique dress cotton and lace Aqua trim. Call for price.

Who Is Chiffonnette?

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By Sylvia Mac Neil

uring the 1860s in Paris, France, there existed a magical world of playthings and amusements, for adults and most especially for children. Large department stores, doll and toy shops, and bazaars catered to their happiness, featuring the most beautiful frivolities and expensive baubles one could imagine.

Keeping pace with modern events and extravagant ights of fancy, establishments were virtually bursting with goods, struggling in wild competition with one another. All children derived pleasure from spinning tops from Holland, miniature kitchens from Germany, millinery shops and grocery stores, charming play theaters, and bathing beach cabins with bright, red stripes. To suit the whims of every

In the fashionable world of frippery, much taste and skill are displayed in this exceedingly stylish ensemble. Ruffled and flounced to the last extreme, clouds of white laine mousseline are arranged in matchless taste, garnished in a machine-embroidered border in a chain stitch of red wool and white cotton.

Resplendent with flying skirts and fluttering frills, a dress of white cotton with a print of dainty sprigs of flowers with a tracery of vines, all scalloped in pink, all sewn by hand.

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Fashionable in Paris, a fancy bordering of black, pleated ribbon trims round the edges on this novelty pink, gray and black striped taffeta, rendering it extremely rich and elegant in appearance.

Destined to awaken the admiration and envy of all fair beholders.

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Nothing could be more superb than this splendiferous combination of crisp, pink, taffeta embellished with pink and ivory Thom Puce fringe, set on according to fancy.

young boy were play cannons, rifles and drums, pedaled toys on wheels, steamships and boats, and train sets complete with trees, villages and tiny people from fantasy kingdoms. Geneva music boxes and parlor games and automatons, especially those featuring character monkeys, brought delight to all. Under glass domes, mechanical scenes representing country living or humorous fantasy vignettes, were brought to life by the gifted fingers of toy makers. Other follies were difficult to imagine without viewing them first, not surprising, since they were given names, such as, imaginative curiosities, amusing scientific toys, musical surprises for celebrations, and entertainment for drawing rooms, plus a full range of luxurious whims.

Parisian designers had an original and creative spirit, resulting in fancy pleasurables never before seen.

Above all other toys, little girls preferred dolls.

Displayed in glass cases elaborately decorated, trimmed in gilt and lined in satin, were the latest doll creations. Sideby-side they stood, dolls having bisque or china heads with a variety of expressions and body styles to please the most exacting demoiselle. The most treasured doll was from Maison Huret, in one size only, size four, measuring 45 centimeters, or 17 3/4 inches. The most favored had bisque heads with round, plump faces and articulated

Nothing could be richer than this green and white silk plaid, make prettily, trimmed tastefully, and relieved by bands of narrow, green velvet and coordinating silk fringe.

Everything is the fashion which fancy may require.

A very jaunty, little affair made up in a pale, green woolen print, tastefully bound with crimped, magenta wool braid.

Fantasie is quite the order of the day in every department of La Mode.

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A fashionable beauty of the moment, a classic tunique of blue and white windowpane plaid wool with pagoda sleeves slashed to above the elbow, all bound with white wool braid.

That ultimate ideal in smartness, blue and black striped skirt accented with a black wool veste Figaro, pinked out in points and enhanced with punched holes.

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At once simple and elegant, tan colored wool and silk with bands of yellow dashed with blue, especially adapted to the early fall season wear.

bodies of gutta-percha which mirrored admirably the young of the period. Artists with fairy-like skill painted lightly blushed cheeks and dainty, outlined lips, soulful blue eyes heavily lidded and outlined, and arched, feathered brows resulting in the most dreamy and wistful visage ever before seen on a doll. Wigs of curly lamb’s wool in soft frizzles or light, golden mohair in cascades of curls were arranged coquettishly around their faces.

They possessed an altogether saucy, knowing expression as they looked straight ahead or turned and tilted their heads about in every direction. The last word in elegance, the dolls were original products from French workshops.

One such favored doll known to many today is Chiffonnette. The bisque head was purchased quite a number of years ago, included in a lot of various dolls, from the family of the original owner, without a shoulderplate and without a body, with no memory of their ever having been more than just the head. Thus she remained, for a very long time. The head is an early one with pressed bisque with the ďŹ nely detailed painting which is desirable and expected on an early head. The neck is rather bulbous with a bisque post for attaching to a shoulderplate. Surely, the original body had been gutta-percha. Finally, ten or twelve years later, a suitable replacement body was purchased from a good friend

Dictated by that fickle goddess, Fashion, pinked-out ruffles and rich box-pleated ruching employed with good effect. All is enhanced by three rows of ruffles disposed transversally and ruching set on to give the effect of a second skirt.

and doll dealer in Paris. Unmarked and made of composition and wood, with metal hands and separate balls, and never meant to have a shoulderplate, this antique body is perfect for the solitary head. Upon stringing with elastic, Chiffonnette measures exactly the requisite 45 centimeters. Now, she is one of the prettiest, and arguably, one of the most photogenic of early Huret dolls.

The name Chiffonnette was chosen, perhaps initially, because she was given several cartes de visite with her name printed on them, from the French children’s magazine, La Poupée Modèle. The character, Chiffonnette, is possibly the most important personage in the magazine. The doll, Lily, so well known to collectors today, was merely the name given to denote a doll, any doll, which the young readers owned; originally the dolls were always a size four. In the first issue of the magazine, in November, 1863, it was stated that, “The Old Doll writes with pleasure to the little girls and their dear Lilies…” Some of the characters featured in the magazine were named Charmante, Bleuette, Frivoline and Bellotte, and Bonne Amie.

Chiffonnette was not just the name of another doll. She had a role to play, and her duties were numerous. She advised Lily as well as her friends and subscribers on

Another avenue of coquetry has been ingeniously introduced, the prettyism of ribbons arranged as a decoration.

The delirium of vanity was at its height.

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La Poupée Modèle, December, 1863, the first engraving to feature the fashions of Chiffonnette and Lily. “The Toilette of Lily.

Our Lily, who is preparing to go to a soirée for children and dolls, wears a dress of white silk striped with cherry and ornamented with pinked-out ruches disposed in crosses with a gold button set at each extremity.

Her chemisette is of very lightweight muslin garnished with embroidered entredeux and valenciennes lace.

The other doll who came to visit her, is none other than our friend, Chiffonnette, who is wearing a dress of emerald green poplin garnished on the bottom with lozenges of black velvet framed with guipure. Her round hat in velvet has a bouquet of white feathers. She is shod in Russian boots. Her collar and her sleeves are in pleated jaconais.

These two toilettes came from the house of Madamoiselle Péronne, who has for Etrennes a charming assortment of costumes for dolls.

Regarding the little maid, her dress of chestnut colored woolen cloth will be a comfortable dress for indoors for a little girl. Regarding this, I have told your mamans, my friends, that all the engravings of dolls that we give you can serve them as models for your costumes, because today little girls and dolls are dressed exactly the same, this which we honor infinitely, I assure you. But this regards your mamans, and not you. Little girls who occupy themselves with their toilettes are little flirts.”

La Poupée Modèle, June, 1864, this engraving contains a lesson to be learned by all. “Chiffonnette in The Country. I don’t have to remark to you, my friends, the details of this scene. Chiffonnette has related them to you herself in her letter to Lily. It suffices to add that your mamans will find there some models for your toilettes for summer, formal or casual, and you a new example for the necessity to follow the advice that we give in your interest, the people of age and experience, the people above all who love you as, Votre Vieille Poupée.

Chiffonnette included in her chit-chat all the details of this incident. She had been invited to visit her friend, Bonne Amie, in the country. One day, with a superb sun, they were going to visit her cousin’s chateau. She dressed that morning in one of her beautiful new dresses that were made for her in Paris, even though Bonne Amie told her that those dresses were not made for the country. Chiffonnette went into the garden to help water a rose bush. Her beribboned muslin skirt caught in the thorns. She turned quickly to free the fabric and the brisk movement tipped the watering can she placed on her arm, and all the water spilled on her dress and on her pretty slippers with rosettes on the toes. What despair, her last pretty dress was lost in only one blow.

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things such as fashion and etiquette, good behavior, and all things necessary for a child who is well-raised. She wrote a column in every issue, titled, “Causerie,” which was a talk or chit-chat, often in the form of a letter addressed to Lily, sometimes about the current modes in fashion, as in the ladies’ books of the period, or various other topics.

She signed each “Causerie” with her name, Chiffonnette. Appearing in the premier issue was the first“Causerie” written by Chiffonnette. It was titled, and read, “Causerie on Fashions, Chiffonnette to Lily. Yes, my dear Lily, it is I, your friend Chiffonnette, who in the future is going to keep you informed of what the elegant dolls in Paris are wearing.” Dresses and coats, hats, boots and gloves were described in detail, and she closed with, “Meanwhile, my Lily, do love me and rely forever on the zeal and devotion of your Chiffonnette.” In the second issue she wrote a, “Causerie on Etrennes, Chiffonnette to Lily,” and in the third issue, in January, 1864, there was a, “Causerie on Theaters of Children, Chiffonnette to Lily.” The chitchats weren’t always on topics bringing happiness and pleasure; the May, 1864, issue contained, “Causerie, The Malady of Chiffonnette.”

The magazine, in the “Annexes,” often featured fashion plates depicting Chiffonnette and her friends modeling the latest styles in clothing, some including a moral for the readers. The engraving in the December issue, titled,

“The Toilette of Lily” was the first to feature the fashions of Chiffonnette and Lily, and the June, 1864, issue illustrated a fashion plate of Chiffonnette and Lily, “Chiffonnette in The Country,” with a lesson to be learned by all. She also answered letters from subscribers, on any subject matter, in a column, titled, “Petit Courier.” Worthy of note is the origin of the name, Chiffonnette. It is a name which was not intended for a person, but was a pet name derived from the French word, chiffon. In the dictionary, chiffon translates as a “rag, scrap, bit; chiffon; frippery; chiffonner, to rumple, to crumple, to be a rag collector; to busy oneself with ones toilet and dress.”

Chiffonnette’s name suits her admirably, since she does, indeed, seem to busy herself with her toilet and dress, but perhaps she isn’t completely responsible for this state of being too concerned about her appearance and her fineries. She remembers her petite maman and the pleasure she took in working on her trousseau. She looked at those other dolls who were very pretty at the moment in an ensemble from a doll couturier, but it would soon be soiled, and then they would not look so very nice or fine. If their mamans made their dresses they could wear one of the other lovely creations from the wardrobes made especially for them. Before long, Chiffonnette believed she had acquired the most wonderful trousseau any doll could desire. She led the life of a fine élégante and was dressed and undressed a dozen times a day, and always felt herself much improved by every new dress.

Such was the fashion of the day. Chiffonnette’s trousseau was researched, designed and created using the finest antique materials and embellishments, and accurate construction methods of the period, assuring every pretty fancy was perfectly made and perfectly in fashion.

La Poupée Modèle, April, 1865. “A soirée at the house of Chiffonnette and the first presentation of the Théâtre de La Poupée Modèle.”

La Poupée Modèle, February, 1868. “Colored engraving representing Chiffonnette and her friends skating at the Bois de Boulogne during the great freeze in the month of January.”

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Learning About American-Made Dolls

A HISTORY OF

WILHELM BUSCH

the Creator of Max and Moritz M

By Ursula R. Mertz

Photos by Christopher Partridge

ax and Moritz is a tale of two boys that played cruel many talents. Besides being a humorist and satirist, he also tricks on their neighbors. The lines of this humorous, was a poet and painter. outrageous story rhyme and Wilhelm Busch was born on while reading, one is carried April 15, 1832 in Wiedensahl, along on their rhythm. Lively a small village near Hanover, cartoon like drawings keep Germany, as the oldest of one visually entertained. As seven children. His parents in old fairy tales, eventually owned a general store. cruel punishment is meted At age nine, he was sent to out to these two rascals. They live and be educated by his ended up being duck food. maternal uncle, who besides One would think that parents being a clergyman, was a would be hesitant to read dedicated beekeeper. It was such a story to their children. from him that Busch learned The publisher that Wilhelm to closely observe man and Busch initially approached nature. His was a time of rapid turned it down. When in 1865 change. When the trip to his he submitted the Max and uncle’s house was made by Moritz manuscript to Braun horse and wagon, soon the & Schneider in Munich, it was railroad reached even small accepted. The rest is history. places. At that time there From then on, the story of Max was no united Germany, but and Moritz has never been out a patchwork quilt of small of print. It was translated into principalities and duchies. many languages including Unification came in 1871, English and even Latin and greatly improving commerce Japanese. by eliminating countless What would account for border checks and duties.

All-Original and German Bisque Characters “Max” and Moritz” almost 150 years of success?

Busch’s father wanted

by Kammer and Reinhardt, 15 inches, c. 1913, each with a Wilhelm Busch was a man of his eldest son to become uniquely sculpted body. Photo courtesy Theriault’s.

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All bisque pair, marked 440, attributed to Kestner, 4-1/2 inches. Julie Blewis collection. Andy Ourant photo

Kestner Max and Mortiz with bisque heads on composition bodies, 11 and 12 inches. These are the most faithful to the Busch illustrations. Note their unique pointed fingers.

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All bisque pair with molded clothing, attributed to Kestner, 4-1/2 inches. Julie Blewis collection. Andy Ourant photo

an engineer. At age sixteen he was sent to the Politechnic Institute in Hanover, which he attended for four years. Even though he received excellent grades in technical drawing and math, he decided to leave before graduation. Wilhelm Busch had chosen to become a painter and moved to Duesselddorf to attend the Kunstakademie there.

He stayed for only one year.

Around this time, some friends had invited him to come and visit them in Antwerp, where he was ďŹ rst introduced to the old masters. The paintings of Peter Paul Rubens and Frans Hals made a particularly deep impression on him. Busch was so impressed by their work, that he began to doubt that he would ever be able to make a living as a painter. Busch was a quick wit, and on outings he always had a sketchbook along. His friends admired his drawings.

In 1854 he relocated to Munich. Munich has always been an important center for the arts.

However, he did not like what was being done there and did not continue his studies. Instead he joined an organization called Jung Muenchen (Young Munich). Its membership consisted of young painters, sculptors and musicians. He became very active in this organization and submitted some of his humoristic stories to the magazine to be published by this group.

These stories were written in the same manner as Max and Moritz but were meant for adults.

Kaspar Brown, of the publishing house Brown and Schneider noticed these stories, and he was impressed with Busch’s drawings. He invited him to submit work for their satirical magazine

“Muenchner Bilderbogen” and later “Fliegende Blaetter.”

Wilhelm Busch was elated that someone was willing to regularly pay him for his work. The offer came just in time. His father who had not been happy with his son’s career change had threatened to cut off financial aid. Wilhelm Bush now had a regular income and could support himself.

Wilhelm Busch’s humoristic stories found an ever increasing audience and he never ran out of material. He was a keen observer of human nature and did not hesitate to make fun of bigotry and hypocrisy wherever he found it including in religion.

The Catholic Church banned some of his work. At one point, one of his publishers was taken to court for blasphemy.

Wilhelm Bush never married, explaining that at the time he was too poor to propose to his sweetheart. At various times besides Munich he lived in Frankfurt and stayed for extended periods with friends, never forgetting his hometown Wiedensahl, living there for some time as well. He continued painting and writing poetry for his own enjoyment. Some of his poetry was published in later years.

When his brother-in-law died in 1878, Busch, now 46 years old, decided to move back to Wiedensahl for good and help his sister raise her three boys. He would spend the next twenty years there. One of his nephews eventually became a clergyman and with his family was living in Mechtshausen near Hildesheim.

It is odd to think that in those days a man 66 years of age was considered old and in need of support. But, in 1889 the nephew invited his uncle and mother to move in with his family. The move to Mechtshausen was made that year. Wilhelm Busch never stopped working and his fame grew. For his seventieth and seventy-fifth birthdays he received congratulatory telegrams from all over the world including the German Emperor. He did not like the press and would not give interviews. He claimed that those people usually got things wrong.

Wilhelm Busch did respect people in all walks of life and enjoyed talking to local folk. It was reported that he would not hesitate to open the door for a maid who was passing him with a tray full of dishes in her hands.

Wilhelm Busch died on January 9, 1908, almost 76 years old. As with his birthdays, the response was tremendous. His fame did not die with him, as his humoristic works including Max and Moritz have never been

Steiff pair, all original felt, 10 and 11 inches.

Julie Blewis collection. Photo Andy Ourant

Schoenhut roly polys, round label on bottom: Schoenhut & Co. Max is 5 ¾ inches, Moritz is 6 inches.

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Max and Moritz jack in the box, wood, papier mache and cloth, 5-1/2 inches long.

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out of print. His 175th anniversary in 2007 was celebrated with great fanfare in Germany. Commemorative stamps and coins were issued. Furthermore, it is said that the comic strip “Katzenjammer Kids”

by Rudolph Dirks is based on Max and Moritz. Supposedly, William Randolph Hearst suggested that Dirks create a pair of kids similar to those infamous boys.

It was just around this time that German manufacturers started to produce Max and Moritz dolls. The rarest are those made by Kammer and Reinhardt and Kestner. Steiff sold jointed felt dolls distributed in the United States

by Geo. Borgfeldt & Co. The Rheinische Gummi and Celluloid Fabrik offered Max and Moritz made of celluloid and the Phoenix Gummiwaren Fabrik in Harburg, Germany, made dolls of rubber.

The Schoenhut Company of Philadelphia sold a Max and Moritz pair as well. All of them are hard to find.

Even in this country, the Max and Moritz story is still in print. For non German speakers, the paperback offered

by Dover Publications, Inc. (copyright © 1962) will be helpful. Both, German and English texts are shown side by side together with the original illustrations.

That little book also contains some of the stories meant for adults.

Those who would like to learn more about their Max and Moritz dolls may want to include the Wilhelm Busch Museum in the Georgenpalais in Hannover, Germany, on their next doll trip. The house in which Wilhelm Busch lived in Mechthausen is also a museum.

In closing I would like to quote one of my favorite Wilhelm Busch tongue in cheek wisdoms:

Schoenhut Wooden Characters, Max and Moritz, 8 “ by Schoenhut, c. 1907, all original. Schoenhut sold the two characters with this wheelbarrow and glass-eyed pig.

Kaonis collection The popularity of Max and Moritz spawned the Rudolph Dirks strip, the “Katzenjammers.”

The family, made by the Swiss company Bucherer, consists of Mama, Der Captain, Hans and Fritz. Kaonis collection

Das Gute – dieser Satz steht fest Ist stets das Boese was man laesst.

The good - I am convinced for one Is but the bad one leaves undone.

REFERENCES:

Coleman, Dorothy S., Elizabeth A. and Evelyn J. (1986) Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls. Vol. II, Crown Publishers, Inc., New York.

Busch, Wilhelm, (1960) Humoristischer Hausschatz, Deutsche Buchgemeinschaft, C. A. Koch’s Verlag, Nachf., Darmstadt.

Busch, Wilhelm (1960) Neues Wilhelm Busch Album, Deutsche Bucbgemeinschaft, C.A. Koch’s Verlag, Nachf., Darmstadt (Including biography by the three nephews and short autobiography (“Was Mich Betrifft.”)

3.5 and 4-inch pair of Max and Moritz pose with a modern version of “Max und Moritiz”, showing the traditional jacket design of the original Max and Moritz publications. These bendable figures were made of vinyl and tagged Max/Moritz and “Steiff Original Marke.”

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Busch, Wilhelm (1962) Max and Moritz, Dover Publications, Inc. New York.

Wikipedia.

Ebony& Ormolu

French Toy Furniture of the Second Empire

by Jan Peterson Photos Elwyn Peterson

This miniature pair of toy tea sets both bear the iconic symbols of the Bonaparte family, an N for Napoleon and the Bonaparte family bee symbol.

A bonheur du jour lady’s writing desk. Writing letters, filling out calling cards, and composing invitations were a pleasant part of milady’s day. Hence the name, Happiness of the Day.

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This elegant bronze and copper table jardinière illustrates the elaborate stretchers under the table so often found in Napoleon III furniture.

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t was an exciting time to grow up in France between the years 1848 and 1870. In many ways, this period of time was quite unlike any other in previous French history. Prosperity was the hallmark of the age, not just for the aristocracy, but for the first time ever, a growing middle class. The gold rushes of California in the United States and in Australia hugely increased the money supply in Europe and made large amounts of the precious metal available to jewelers and to furniture makers. Industrial expansion was booming, and the baby boom born during the Restoration period was coming of age and providing the workers needed to man the newly developed enterprises. Both working class and merchant class families had, for the first time in French history, disposable income to buy toys for their children. Before this era, only the children of the wealthy owned toys made especially for them by custom order. The children of everyone else were content to play with simple toys usually fashioned of scraps of wood and cloth and made at home. Lucky was the child whose parents could buy him or her a trinket peddled in the local open-air markets.

But with the new prosperity, entrepreneurial

In addition to making furniture in ebonized wood, Napoleon III furniture was also often made with glowing fruitwoods. Photo courtesy of Laurie Baker

merchants of Paris (many of them women) saw a huge opportunity to profit from the sale of toys, and dozens of toy stores opened across the city. Shops with iconic names such as Au Nain Bleu, Simonne, and Au Paradis des Enfants offered their wonderful wares to the children of Paris, and toy makers such as Jumeau, Bru, Huret and Gaultier became household names, much as Mattel and Fisher-Price are known by every child and parent today. This was the Golden Age of French Fashion dolls. These lovely dolls, made to look like fashionable ladies and adolescent ingénues, became all the rage.

And, just like Barbie today, they were furnished with every accessory and piece of toy furniture that fashionable women of the era enjoyed in real life. The magnificent furniture style of the Second Empire was reproduced in miniature for them, and these small treasures are among the most beautiful toys ever made.

The Second Empire was ushered in by the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, Napoleon III. He was the first elected President of the French Republic in 1848, and then became the Emperor of the French in 1852. He ruled until 1870 and holds the distinction of being both

This elegant dollhouse clock is also made in the classic ebony and ormolu style so often found in Second Empire accessories as well as furniture.

This magnificent Second Empire miniature comtoise or tall case clock has an identical twin in the renowned toy furniture collection of the Château de Vendeuvre in France.

Photo courtesy of Laurie Baker

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This lovely toy armoire has all the bells and whistles: ebonized wood, fruitwood inlays and elaborate ormolu bronze petits décors.

This grand period lithograph of a lady visiting with her friend seated in a sedan chair reflects the romance of the past so admired by Empress Eugénie who saw Marie-Antoinette as a personal heroine. The interior of the armoire has been embellished with old papers and Dresden gold trims.

the first president elected by popular vote and the last monarch of France. His reign was one of modernity, industrialization, and the resulting prosperity. He is also the last monarch of France for which a style of furniture is named. It is called both Napoleon III and Second Empire style.

Electroplating with gold had just been perfected, and machinery was invented that could produce fine wood marquetry at a cost the middle class could afford. The new prosperity of the French people brought with it a taste for elegance and quality. The furniture of this period is some of the most beautiful ever made. It is not strictly a unique style of its own, but rather a combination of previous styles brought together in a unique way. There are clear influences of the Renaissance period, the reigns of Louis XlV, Louis XV and Louis XVI are seen, as is the style of Boulle with rounded fronts and intricate flora and fauna marquetry inlaid into the surfaces. One fascinating aspect of the furniture is that the personal interests of both the Emperor and his Empress are reflected The matching nightstand to the armoire reflects the same detailed craftsmanship that is astonishing to find in a toy!

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Miniature sedan chairs that served as jewelry boxes and watch caddies were extremely popular Napoleon III accessories that reflected Eugénie’s love of a romantic past.

A close-up of the sedan chair lithograph from the era that decorates the inside of the door of the Second Empire doll armoire.

This classic vanity was made for a small French fashion doll. During the 1870s, especially, lucky dolls enjoyed the same elegant furniture as their little girls’ real families.

This vanity is similar to the small one, but is made for a larger doll and has a round mirror.

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The fabulous Maison Giroux that made toy furniture for the aristocracy and very wealthy made this superb commode toilette bateau for a very spoiled doll, indeed! It is a blend of both ebonized wood and fruitwood. Photo courtesy of Laurie Baker.

The small commode toilette bateau is the perfect scale for adolescent French fashion dolls. When the top is up, the commode toilette bateau reveals a marble surface for toiletries and a mirror for grooming.

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The craftsmanship that went into making this small fruitwood and ormolu side table or night stand is nearly identical to that used to make real furniture of the highest quality. Photo courtesy of Laurie Baker

in many of the pieces. Napoleon III was intrigued by the Roman Empire and his wife, Eugénie, idolized Marie-Antoinette. Ormolu flower baskets and flowing ribbon motifs adorn much of the furniture that were so favored by the unfortunate former queen, and the columns and pillars of Roman architecture are mirrored at the sides of the furniture as well. The furniture of the era generally is made of dark woods, lacquered pieces, ebonized woods and sometimes lighter woods are used to highlight the marquetry. Extravagance was the ideal, and most Napoleon III pieces are embellished with elaborate bronze fixtures that are plated in gold. Drawer handles were elegantly fashioned of ormolu, and fanciful cherubs, floral motifs, cascading ribbons tied into bows and the ever present fleur-de-lis motif were all reproduced in gold-plated bronze and liberally adorned commodes, armoires, chests and tables. It is astonishing to see that the same materials were used to make toy furniture as well.

The most exquisite and expensive toy furniture was made for the Maison Giroux in

This elegant commode in faux ebony with Vernis-Martin motifs actually began life as a box of chocolates! Although made of cardboard, the brass fittings are real ormolu fixtures.

This jewelry box made to resemble a commode makes a lovely piece of doll furniture. It is hand-painted over tin in the VernisMartin style so popular at the time.

Paris who furnished doll furniture to the very wealthy and the aristocracy. However, really lovely pieces could also be found in every toy store that sold doll furniture. The majority of the pieces made were confections of ebonized wood with fruitwood marquetry and ormolu trims. It is possible, however, to ďŹ nd elegant pieces made of all precious hardwoods inlaid with marquetry and festooned with gold-plated brass. The surfaces of commodes and vanities were often thinly cut slabs of genuine marble.

Because the furniture was so well-constructed, a surprising amount of it can still be found in France today. Despite over 140 years plus of play and storage in French attics, the pieces are often in wonderful condition. They were made in relatively large quantities because parents of the new middle class could actually afford to buy them for their little girls. The Napoleon III furniture style remained popular in France until the advent of faux bamboo furniture in the 1880s which replaced the Second Empire taste and remained popular as both real and doll furniture until around 1910.

This large commode bateau toilette was inspired by those found in first class cabins aboard luxury liners.

They became popular pieces in homes of the wealthy as reminders of romantic voyages.

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Another popular Second Empire style was called Vernis-Martin. It was furniture intricately hand-painted with elaborate scroll work, cherubs, and floral motifs. Tiny replicas of it were made as gift boxes for chocolates resembling commodes, and some items were fashioned to look like the sedan chairs reminiscent of the time of Marie-Antoinette, and were used as jewelry boxes and watch caddies.

Because the size and scale are just right, doll collectors prize them as well and display them along with their wooden pieces of toy furniture.

In addition to the miniature furniture, accessories for dolls were also made in quantity in the Second Empire style.

Jewelry caskets of ormolu with the classic Bonaparte bee motif, lovely miniature dollhouse clocks in ebony and ormolu, and exquisite handpainted tea sets with the capital N for Napoleon, the bee symbol, and imperial laurel leaves were enjoyed by little girls and their dolls.

In the Louvre museum in Paris, the personal apartments of Empress Eugénie are on display. It is a thrill to tour them and recognize the peoplesized inspirations for the toy furniture we collect today. The official portrait of Eugénie is also on display. Any French fashion doll fortunate enough to own a gown similar to the one in the portrait would be, indeed, a most privileged toy. Napoleon III’s wife, the lovely Empress Eugénie, is said to be the inspiration for the Bru Smiler French Fashion doll. The resemblance between the Louvre’s portraits of her and the doll’s face is undeniable.

It seems fitting that a doll would be made to look like the Empress whose husband’s policies made prosperity for a generation of French people a reality. It was a prosperity that that ushered in the Golden Age of the production of exquisite dolls and also made possible the creation of Second Empire toy furniture that so delights the lucky collectors of today.

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The Sentimental Doll

By Susan Foreman

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The author’s childhood Cissy

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s doll collectors we always thrill at the addition of a near mint example of whatever type of doll we collect…whether it be a Patsy with perfect composition, a French bebe in her original costume, or a rare wooden with unretouched finish. But what about those dolls that come into our lives that may not be valuable monetarily…but are priceless nevertheless….those dolls to which we are asked to be caretakers by their original owners. I have been honored to be the recipient of several such dolls. These dolls carry with them the original owner’s lifetime of memories.

Let’s begin with one of my first dolls.

Cissy and I met on Christmas morning 1955. As I opened my gift from Santa, there she was. The most beautiful, and eventually most loved, doll I had ever seen.

Being a shy child, my dolls really were my best friends. I spent endless childhood hours playing with Cissy, dressing her in the current fashions for day, her nightgown at night, and even a swimsuit for the days spent on the beach of Balboa (she probably still has sand in her joints). I styled and restyled and eventually cut (unfortunately) her hair. And when I received my first Brownie camera, the first picture I took was of Cissy. Cissy and I shared a wonderful 1950s together. In 1962 my mother died suddenly and life changed for Cissy and I, as my childhood came to an abrupt end. Eventually our house was sold and Cissy packed away. Then in 1975 my dad called to tell me he had just come across a box labeled “Susan’s Dolls”. I hurried over to his office to retrieve the box, and as I opened it, the memories poured forth, and Cissy and I were back together again.

I could picture our house in Burbank, California. I could see my blue bedroom and the blue and white canopy bed. I remembered (and thankfully still have) the red metal doll trunk that contained all of Cissy’s clothing, her high heeled shoes, and even her Madame Alexander hat boxes.

Memories, memories, memories. Since I am the original owner I continue to be the caretaker of this much loved doll.

Then an F&W Goebel character baby came into my life. The late Thelma Nelson was a longtime friend of mine who resided in a fabulous home on the bay of Newport Beach, California with her husband of some 70 years, Russ. Thelma’s husband was an avid watch collector (another area of interest for me) and Thelma loved dolls, especially those she could buy on QVC. Hardly a week went buy that she didn’t receive a QVC shipment. Whenever I went to Newport Beach for the Theriault auctions I would visit the Nelsons. Well, during one visit Thelma said she wanted to give me a special doll.

I assumed it would be one of her QVC purchases prominently displayed throughout the house. As we walked down the hallway, however, we headed for her bedroom where no dolls were in sight. She opened the closet door, retrieved an old shoe box, and handed it to me. Imagine my surprise when I opened the box to find this darling bisque baby.

This was Thelma’s childhood doll which she recalls receiving in about 1918 or thereabouts. Thelma and I named the doll “Vickie” after her daughter that had died of cancer at an early age. Thus this doll represented not only Thelma’s childhood memories but memories of her daughter as well.

Thelma’s F&W Goebel baby doll

The next doll to which I was honored to be its caretaker belonged to Ina Metcalf, a spinster schoolteacher that resided in our town. If there was a political issue of any kind you can be sure Ina was on one side or another. Most people thought of her as cantankerous. I, on the other hand, knew a different side of her. Her love for dolls brought out a childlike tenderness. We would often spend hours just sharing doll stories with one another. So imagine my surprise upon Ina’s passing to find that I had been included in her will as the recipient of her childhood Armand Marseille baby doll. I had never seen the doll before, but Ina had often mentioned this special doll. Apparently it had been stored in a cardboard box in the garage for many, many years. Over time the doll had lost its eyes, wig and clothing. But having been selected as the caretaker of this special doll inspired me to set eyes, find a wig, and dress her once again. Now, every time I look at her I think of Ina.

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Mary Louise’s Sally Joy aka “Patsy”

Another very special (and in this case in pristine condition) doll that I was asked to take care of by its original owner is an 18” composition American Character Sally Joy from 1930. Mary Louise Largey and I were friends for many, many years (she passed away in 2012). Like Ina, Mary Louise could come across as rather stern, maybe even a little crotchety, at times. But, like Ina, when the subject of dolls came up, she softened immediately. One day I received a phone call from Mary Louise. She said it was time to part with her childhood “Patsy” doll and was sending it to me by FedEx as she felt I was the perfect person to take care of this very special doll. When the box arrived, even the FedEx man waited to see what was inside. I, of course, was expecting an Effanbee Patsy. Imagine my surprise to find the most pristine Sally Joy doll I had ever seen. When I called to thank Mary Louise, she told me the story of her doll. In 1930 she wanted the very popular Patsy doll, her parents bought her Sally Joy instead, but Mary Louise always called her “Patsy”. So “Patsy” she will always be. A few months later, Mary Louise sent me another of her childhood dolls to keep “Patsy” company…Amberg’s Sunny Orange Maid which Mary Louise had received in 1924.

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Amberg’s Sunny Orange Maid

Living in a small town allows me the opportunity to share my love of dolls with various organizations. Following a doll collecting presentation I did for the Newcomers Club, one of the members came to me and said, “I have been waiting for years to find just the right person to take care of a very, very special doll”. Several days later, August 25, 2010 to be exact, Jill McCall presented me with a 17”, hard plastic, “Wanda The Walking Wonder” doll made by Advance Doll & Toy Company in 1954. Jill had given this doll to her daughter in the early 1950s. Sadly Jill’s daughter died unexpectedly in 1996. The doll had a modern dress which did not suit her, but fortunately I had a handmade blue taffeta dress that was made for one of my dolls in the early 1950s by one of my mother’s friends.

The dress was perfect for Wanda. Wanda’s mohair wig was a bit thin, but the addition of the ribbon makes her quite lovely. When wound, the clockwork mechanism in her torso causes the wheels in her shoes to propel her forward while moving her arms and head.

Wanda, the Walking Wonder

Kewpie Thinker and German all bisque baby given to me by Jill McCall

Shortly after presenting me with Wanda, Jill presented me with two more cherished family dolls, a Kewpie Thinker that originally belonged to her mother and her very own childhood doll, an armless, undressed German all bisque baby marked “830.4 Germany”. Jill is now 93 and doesn’t remember exactly when she received this doll, but she remembers playing with it so much that she lost the arms and clothing. Fast forward to September 20, 2012 and my doll club meeting. One of our members was moving into a care facility out of state and wanted each member to have a little doll to remember her by. Each doll was wrapped so we did not know what we were picking out of the bag. I picked out an all bisque baby. The doll’s body and head had been reglued, but her arms were undamaged and fit Jill’s baby doll perfectly. And the darling dress that was on RaNae’s doll, made by our member Judy, fit Jill’s doll like a dream.

So now when I look at this baby doll, not only do I think of Jill McCall, but I think of RaNae Morris and Judy Hiltbrand too.

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And finally, there’s Hilda. I purchased this beautiful 24” Kestner 245 Hilda from her original owner, Elizabeth Stinchcomb in 1987. Elizabeth included the most amazing letter with Hilda…and thus I felt an obligation to be Hilda’s caretaker for as long as possible. To this day I continue to conclude most of my doll collecting presentations by sharing Hilda and her story and thus I conclude this article as well.

I believe this letter truly sums up just how special dolls are in one’s life.

And here is Hilda’s story:

“Dear Friend, I may take that liberty because you now have my Hilda. She and I go back a long way. She came to me one beautiful cold Christmas morning in the year of our Lord 1914. I came hurrying down the stairs to see what Santa had left, and there she was in her baby carriage. I had never seen such a beautiful doll. Her blue eyes, her gentle smile, and those loving outstretched arms. It was love at first sight.

Many years later I learned that Hilda was in the last shipment of bisque dolls from Germany before World War I! The days and months went by. And then I was allowed to wheel Hilda up and down the block past all those white marble steps. She loved it and so did I. We watched the windows above those marble fronts begin to have little flags with blue stars in the center. As time passed, some of those stars turned to gold. Neither Hilda nor I had the slightest idea of the significance of this as we happily went around the block. At that time there was much to see…soldiers dressed in khaki, marching bands, flags flying from every house. There was something electric in the very air. Several years passed. One day in November (the 11th, 1918) I was in the third grade then the teacher came into the room all excited and told us the war was over! The armistice had been signed! Such excitement…bells ringing, whistles blowing, church bells mellow above the din, people hugging each other and dancing for joy. I’m afraid Hilda and I were the happiest because school was out early.

There were Saturday sessions with all the kids in the neighborhood playing mothers. Just as in real life we argued who would do this and who would do that. But all in all we had loads of fun. One day I came home from school with a bad headache and a fever. Mother called the doctor (they came to see you then). I had the dreaded influenza! Needless to say it went through the entire family.

Hilda was almost orphaned. But thanks to God all recovered and we were once again a happy family.

Christmas again! The Sunday school pageant in progress. We all had to learn our lines.

But Hilda became something else…she was put in the manger. The years have come and gone but I think you can still see her Halo!

There are so many memories with the floodgates open I could write a book (and nearly have). But I will just say Hilda has lived through many times…courtship and marriage which took me to far places. Hilda stayed home with mother during those years. She lived through the crash of ’29, the assassination of a young president, the bicentennial of our beloved nation, and since the war to end all war, she has lived through two more wars. And in the procession of progress, she saw a man walk on the moon.

As life always is, some memories are happy and joyous, while others are very sad. If Hilda could speak she would tell you much. But these are the highlights of her life and times. As our years together are ending, I would like to think that her blue eyes and gentle smiles would draw you to her as they did me over seventy years ago on that Christmas morning.

You didn’t buy a bisque and composition doll…you bought a lifetime of memories.

Now may your memories and hers grow together over the years to come.

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Effanbee’s Musical

HARMONICA JOE

By Don Jensen

Black Harmonica Joe emerged from 70 years hiding to join the author’s collection.

Harmonica Joe also came in a white version.

Hugo Baum had an idea.

The always thinking “Bee” of the Effanbee brand, Baum was an idea man. Largely, he was responsible for dreaming up many of Fleischaker and Baum’s innovative composition dolls. This time, in 1924, it was Harmonica Joe. The harmonica-playing boy seemed to be a natural, following by a few years, Effanbee’s Whistling Jim, a rather successful doll based on the same facial act: pucker up and blow!

Whistling dolls had been around for more than a decade, ever since doll manufacturers realized that children had a special affection for cute character faces with pursed lips. From there it was only a short step to inserting a mechanism that would actually make a round open mouth utter a squeaky whistle.

And that was the route Effanbee followed with

A white Harmonica Joe in a blue overall outfit. (Ursula Mertz collection)

Whistling Jim in about 1916. He started out as a typical Baby Grumpy, a popular doll with molded forelock and a pouting look. A minor tweaking of the head mold and the pout became a pucker. But why not have him actually whistle, thought Baum. So a mechanical gizmo was inserted in the cloth torso so the newly named Whistling Jim actually could emit a whistling sound.

But by the 1920s, Whistling Jim was no longer a novelty. Children’s favorites change. Every doll has a limited lifespan in the toy market. So Hugo Baum needed a new idea – Harmonica Joe. The harmonica? A rather simple notion: Air blowing across metal reeds causes them to vibrate and create pleasant pitched musical sounds. The ancestor of today’s mouth organ first appeared in China about 5,000 years ago. It was called a sheng. Many centuries passed, but eventually, about the time of the American ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Harmonica Joe’s paper label contained a bit of doggerel verse.

Hugo Baum, Fleischaker and Baum partner and Effanbee’s idea man.

Close-up view of Joe’s tiny German-made F.A. Rauner My Little Charmer harmonica, showing Effanbee’s added metal tube that allowed Harmonica Joe to “play.”

Right: Baum was inspired by his company’s earlier pursed-lips spin off of its Baby Grumpy series. Later, with a whistle inserted in his body, he became Whistling Jim.

Revolution, a French missionary to China shipped a few shengs back to Paris.

European experimentation with the instrument led to the 1821 patenting of the first brass reed harmonica by the 16-year-old son of an organ maker. A German clockmaker, Mathias Hohner got into the act in 1857 when he started to mass produce harmonicas. The firm he founded, M. Hohner Co., still makes most of the world’s harmonicas today. A Hohner relative began importing large numbers of harmonicas to the U.S. around 1900, and soon they were popular as an inexpensive, easy-to-play musical toy.

By 1924, when Baum had his idea for Harmonica Joe, something else had begun to happen. In the American South, the harmonica – also referred to colloquially as a mouth organ, a harp, or even a Mississippi saxophone – was becoming a real musical instrument, not just a child’s toy. African-Americans were playing the blues. The cheap, portable harmonica offered just the right earthy, emotional sound. The rest of the country soon began hearing this new Southern music on records by bluesmen like DeFord Bailey, Hammie Nixon and Sonny Terry.

So Effanbee’s orginal doll was a black harmonica player.

But first, Hugo Baum had to figure out just how to make it work. In June 1924, he filed an application with the U.S. Patent Office for “certain new and useful improvements for Sounding Dolls.” When he was awarded Patent 1,547,354 the following summer, Harmonica Joe dolls already had been in department stores and doll shops for nearly a year.

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Baum’s mechanism was simple enough. A soft rubber ball was hidden in Harmonica Joe’s torso. A flexible tube ran from the ball to the doll’s open mouth. When the child squeezed the body, the air in the rubber ball was expelled through the tube, out through the mouth to “play” an inserted harmonica.

But what about the harmonica?

For that, Effanbee turned not to Hohner, the world’s largest supplier, but rather to the F.A Rauner Co., its crosstown rival in Klingenthal, Germany’s harmonica capital. No. 2 Rauner offered a better price for its 1-3/8-inch-long “My Little Charmer” model.

Effanbee imported thousands of the tiny harmonicas and modified them by soldering a tube to each so the instrument it could be “played” by Harmonica Joe. The 15-inch doll was introduced in both “Negro and white face” versions in the July 1924 issue of Playthings, the toy industry’s trade magazine: “Harmonica Joe is one of the well-jointed, practically unbreakable Effanbee Dolls with the cunning Effanbee kind of face, white or brown. “He is dressed in brown or blue overalls, a blue (or also a beige and brown patterned) shirt and a removable jockey cap; not to mention his snappy patent leather shoes.”

Joe has a composition shoulder plate head with molded hair, painted eyes and a short rubber tube in his open mouth to hold his harmonica firmly in place. His bent arms also are compo, with inside joints at the shoulders. Although the ad illustration shows Joe holding the harmonica to his lips, this hand placement can only be approximated in reality.

The first trade ad for Effanbee’s musical doll appeared in the July 1924 issue of Playthings.

Patent drawing for Hugo Baum’s harmonica-playing doll.

And then there is the rubber ball in his body that provides the “air power.” Today’s collectors usually find this onceflexible natural rubber has hardened and any attempt to make him “play” likely would shatter the brittle ball mechanism.

Harmonica Joe’s swing legs are stuffed cloth sewn to the lower body in mama-doll fashion. Originally, a paper label was glued to one of the legs of his overalls. On it was printed a bit of verse: “Squeeze me Gently… Squeeze me Slow… I’ll play you a Tune… Harmonica Joe.” Effanbee credited that bit of doggerel to one of its salesmen, Walter Millius, who was challenged in a Playthings article to pen a similar verse for a companion doll, Harmonica Jane. If Effanbee ever actually made and sold a girl version of Harmonica Joe, the author has never seen or heard of an example.

In the end, was Baum’s idea a big success? That’s not clear.

Harmonica Joe dolls still turn up on eBay and doll dealers’ shelves, but they are not commonly found. The provenance of the black Harmonica Joe pictured here suggests that the doll was not universally accepted or loved.

For that, we have to go back to 1924, and the small railroad town of Greenville, Pennsylvania, almost exactly half way between Chicago and New York. This story is reconstructed from surviving facts.

The Hinkson family, mother, father and five children lived in the rented second floor flat of a large frame home on Vance Street. That year, the fourth child, coincidentally named Joe, was given a Harmonica Joe doll as a gift – probably

Christmas – by a well-meaning but out-of-touch relative. Joe Hinkson was horrified! He was 12-years-old! A doll? And a “Negro” doll at that! “What would all the fellers say if they learned about it?” But he couldn’t just throw the doll away. It was a present! What would his parents say about that?

The answer came to Joe. He would accidentally “lose” his brand new gift. He went up to the attic of the big house and there, in a corner, he dropped Harmonica Joe down between the open floorboards.

Several years later, the Hinksons moved on, but Harmonica Joe stayed, forgotten, hidden away just above the ceiling of the second floor bathroom for more than 70 years.

Then, in 1996, the new owners of the big old home decided to remodel the upstairs bathroom. A hole was cut in the ceiling for a new exhaust fan. Reaching up through the hole, the homeowner found something very peculiar, a doll – Harmonica Joe. Eventually, he came to live with the author. Joe was complete with his original paper label and harmonica, but with a film of black coal dust from years of neglect in a home long-heated with good Pennsylvania anthracite. After a careful but thorough cleaning a brand new Joe emerged, providing a happy ending to a harmonica blues tale.

Editor’s Note: As previously reported, Don Jensen passed away on May 23, 2013. He is missed by his family, many friends and the doll community.

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rovenance dates this early carved wooden to about 1745. Wearing an antique outfit (missing lower right leg, with original sleeves), it sold at Withington Auctions June 13 for $10,170.

A 9-inch Jumeau incised 2/0 with jointed French composition body brought $5424.

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size 4, (16-1/2 inch) German bisque doll with fixed wrists and antique clothing sold for approximately $2900 during the recent Ladenburger auction in Germany.

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ertoia Auctions sold this impressive Gottschalk blue roof dollhouse, 40 inches tall x 30 inches wide, for $10,620. Electrified, it had four rooms with original floor and wallpaper.

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lovely Andreas Voit papier mache doll with its original box, 16 inches, on a firm white French leather body with wooded lower arms, sold for $4029 at James D. Julia’s June 21st auction in Fairfield, Maine.

We would like to thank the following auction houses for their participation:

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he doll collection of the late Sydney Sheldon and his wife Alexandra sold at Bonham’s in Los Angeles on June 24. Featuring Lenci dolls by Elena Scavini, an unusual maid boudoir doll, c. 1930, 25 inches, sold for $6250.

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Book Review Die Puppen Der KPM KPM Dolls

by Christiane Gräfnitz

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hina doll collectors can rejoice!

The long awaited book on KPM dolls by Christiane Gräfnitz is now available, just in time to mark the 250th birthday of Königliche PorzellanManufacturer of Berlin. Dolls by KPM, made during the 1840s and 1850’s, have always been considered the ultimate prize among porcelain dolls.

As recently as the mid 1990’s the KPM factory was skeptical that the company had ever produced doll heads. They quickly changed their mind when the author showed them numerous photos showing a variety of KPM heads all clearly marked.

After years of diligent research we are grateful to Christiane for this important contribution to doll collecting.

The history of porcelain making, the early years of KPM, the special process they used for mold making, markings and general characteristics are discussed in detail. The author has delineated, beginning in 1840, the trademarks, special features, head sizes and even the names of the painters.

Outstanding photos from collections the world over showcase the various hairstyles used by KPM over the years.

Antique paintings corroborate the wonderful and occasionally fanciful hairstyles that were worn. Another chapter is devoted to factories which attempted to promote their porcelain by using trademarks similar to KPM. With this exciting new information, the exceptional quality and rarity of porcelain dolls by KPM can be even more appreciated.

Printed in English/German, hardcover, 296 pages. ISBN: 978-3-9811524-4-9. $94 plus $23 shipping (priority mail).

To order, email the publisher at swantjekoehler@web.de or write Swantje-Koehler-Veralg, 80803 München, Destouchesstr. 26 Payments can be made via paypal (no credit cards please) or via bank account.

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Do You Have a Mystery Doll?

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aula Terhune writes, “my mystery doll is 141/2 inches with beautiful quality and pale bisque. Solid dome head with molded shoulderplate, molded pierced ears and a closed pouty mouth. She has a Bru kid body with Bru bisque hands. I am not sure if the incised mark is an actual mark or a mold flaw – a half circle with a dot (not a true circle). I’d like to think she is a Bru, but she doesn’t look like my other Brus.

“Another mystery is this 13-1/2 inch doll incised ‘S15K .’ The head has a flat open end neck that sits flush on a wooden body.

There is a small molded hole in the center top to attach a wire to the wooden body. Compo arms and legs with molded heeled boots, the lambs wool wig looks original.” Paul Terhune, Southwinn Farm, 8533 Col Arl Road N, Arlington, TN 38002 (901) 867-8932.”

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Visit our website and shop online: www.catspawonline.com Catalog price is $8.95 post paid

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Cats Paw has been in business since 1982 specializing in quality reproductions made from antique originals, and unique old store stock. Our antique reproductions are made by hand using the lost wax technique, and each item is hand finished to achieve an authentic “antique” look. We offer exquisite doll accessories that only look expensive!

• Jewelry • Trunks • Items for the Boudoir • Buttons and Clasps • Purse Frames • Presentation Boxes • Bleuette Accessories & More

The Enchanting Trousseau of Chiffonnette

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hese two dolls were purchased from a thrift store when I lived in Florida. The adorable blonde human haired boy is 20 inches tall. He has a painted face with an open mouth expression showing his teeth. He also has painted eyes with real human hair lashes. Both dolls’ faces, hands and legs are made from a rubber material. The bodies on both dolls have a wire armature that is starting to push through the bottom of their feet. The arms are stuffed with foam padding and have two wooden balls in between the foam-like joints. The legs are done in the same fashion yet more rubber is being used because they are the legs. I have tried to research these dolls with no luck. I would appreciate any help from fellow doll collectors that read the magazine. I can be reached at psalm234@att.net.

Thank you, Don Perhaps there is a doll in your collection that you and others have never seen before. Send us a high resolution photo and any information you have to antiquedoll@gmail.com (you may also send a print photo to Antique Doll Collector P.O. Box 39, East Petersburg, PA 17520). If you can identify a mystery doll, write to us at the address or email above.

Long-awaited new book by renowned author, Sylvia Mac Neil

The 304 page book has more than 500 exceptional color photos with many dramatic portrait photos and captions in the vernacular of the mid 19th C fashion world, in the unique style Sylvia is noted for.

It features 53 exceptional dresses, attendant accessories and spectacular hats, totaling more than 170 trousseau items, carefully researched and created using the finest antique materials and rare embellishments.

A beautifully illustrated book full of fancies and splendors designed for inspiration and enjoyment for both the collector and the couturier.

Available August 1st – $85 plus $5 Shipping Sylvia Mac Neil, 2325 Main Street, W. Barnstable, MA 02668 jimsyl@aol.com

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A MEMORABLE MUSEUM

by Jane Foster

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Photography by Kim McBurney

he Mid Ohio Historical Doll and Toy Museum is located at 700 Winchester Pike, Canal Winchester, Ohio, and houses thousands of dolls, as well as quality collector dolls and vintage toys. A An early Raggedy Ann by Volland special attraction is the Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty toy circus, dated 1903.

This building was initially used for office buildings, but now offers a plethora of dolls and playthings from the past. Henrietta Pfeifer is the founder and director of this museum. Her collection started in 1982 when she purchased several bisque dolls at an antique show. These dolls had peeked her interest, and she began her quest of learning all about different kinds of dolls and sharing this knowledge with the public.

She spent two years reading, talking with people, researching, touring the United States, and buying dolls for her planned museum. Although she has had some very Cloth dolls are favorites for the museum director. nice donations to the museum, many of her dolls were bought one by one. The museum China head opened in May 1984. She used one third of dolls make a her husband’s office space at the beginning pretty grouping of this endeavor. Every year the museum in this case. grew, room by room, until the whole office This lovely space was occupied and an additional room “Morning was added as more space was needed for Glory” china all her finds. stands out The antique room has an outstanding from the rest. collection of fine dolls. Dolls are creatively displayed to enhance the learning and cultural significance to the viewer. Most dolls are displayed in cases, along with elaborate accessories, depicting the dolls’ era. Included are many rare French and German bisque dolls by various manufacturers, papier mache, wood, wax, china head dolls and Parians. There are also important composition dolls from the thirties including Judy Garland, the Dionne Quints, Margaret O’Brien and many others. Recently, a case of artist dolls and a Christmas exhibit was installed. French and German bisques are also featured in the museum’s gift shop. The gift shop provides doll repair and appraisals, as well as teddy bear repairs and custom designed clothing that replicates a doll’s original attire.

An interesting feature of this facility is their attractively decorated meeting room known as the community room. The Mid Ohio Doll Club meets here monthly from April through December. This room is designed for small group gatherings such as children’s birthday parties or showers.

It is decorated with garlands of flowers and evokes a tearoom atmosphere. These meetings can be followed by a docent tour The gift shop offers a variety of dolls for sale.

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French Piano Bebe musical Automaton from 1886 A Googlie is pleased to find herself in the company of friends.

An early rare wax cage doll

of the museum. Each attendee is invited to bring a favorite doll to share. Free appraisal for one doll per person is an added feature.

Groups of children, such as scouts, can earn a badge after taking the tour of the museum.

Next to the community room she has amassed an impressive library of doll guides and reference books.

Henrietta is a former fourth grade teacher and enjoys sharing doll information with children. One interesting story she has shared is the true account of the Raggedy Ann doll, which has been considered by many to be the most popular cloth doll in the United States. Raggedy Ann and Andy were created

by Johnny Gruelle. He wrote and illustrated a series of books about Raggedy Ann and Andy for his daughter, Marcella, who died at age 13. The doll was first made in 1915, and the book series was introduced in 1918. P.F. Volland was the first company to make these dolls. You can find the Volland popular pair exhibited in the museum.

As you walk through the museum you can point out any doll and Henrietta can recount that doll’s story--what kind of doll it is, its age, and how she acquired it for her museum. Of course she appreciates all dolls, but shares that the old cloth dolls and papier maches are probably her favorites. One case of dolls includes an ”Izannah Walker,” a “Chase” doll, a topsy-turvy doll, and an “Alabama” doll.

Henrietta pointed out an all original Bru she calls “Napoleon” and a French bisque by A. Thuillier (A.T.) Jumeau and Bru dolls are well represented. In this eclectic collection you will also see some of the voluminouseyed Googlies, some with their original boxes. An original Bleuette is featured with a trunk of clothing. I especially enjoyed her case of china head dolls. This was such a beautiful grouping, and it highlighted the “Morning Glory” China Head from the 1860’s. Another doll Henrietta points out as special is her French Piano Bebe Musical Automaton from 1886 with music works

by Leopold Lambert. This lovely lady can still play four different melodies. One of the oldest dolls showcased is “The Cage Doll” from the 1600’s. This is a wooden doll, and her name originated from her stand, which looked like a bird’s cage.

There is something for all doll enthusiasts here. The museum is open April through mid December, Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is manned solely by volunteers. It is a non-profit organization.

Donations are welcomed, and so denoted throughout the museum. What a nice trip for any doll club! A cordial welcome is waiting for you there.

The author would like to extend a special thanks to Henrietta Pfeifer, and recognize her as the reference for this article.

For more information: Mid Ohio Historical Museum 614-837-5573 700 Winchester Pike Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110

Original Bleuette Doll, circa 1930, with her original trunk

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This lovely original Bru is dressed as Napoleon.

August 17 Roanoke, VA Holiday Inn Tanglewood September 7 Salisbury, NC Civic Center September 14 Louisville, KY Holiday Inn Hurstbourne Check website for shows:

www.knightshows.com Ph. 803-783-8049 Museum director Henrietta Pfeifer points to a French Bebe Automaton.

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Fritzi’s Dolls, Yorkville, IL. Email: fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

Bridgett Puckett, Oma’s Toy Box, Bell Air, MD. Email: bwpoma@verizon.net

Black flirty-eyed toddler pouty. Phil May, Ocean Grove, NJ. Email: dollmanofog@aol.com

JUNE GAITHERSBURG, MD DOLL SHOW

Jackie Robinson doll, Strawberry Bear, Atlanta, GA. Email: ronmartin@ westminster.net

Rick Saxman, Valley Forge, PA. Email: ricksax@earthlink.net

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n array of quality dealers turned out for the June Gaithersburg two-day doll show, offering something for all types of doll collecting interests: antique, modern, vintage, doll clothes, supplies and doll books.

On Sunday in the Learning Room, sponsored by members of the United Federation of Doll Clubs, attendees enjoyed Val Star’s entertaining and educational program “Antique Dolls: Large and Small We Love Them All.” Other displays and mini-lectures included Metal Head Dolls by Victoria Christopherson, the NEW Nancy Ann Dolls by Terry Danner and 58

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“Sophia Smith” china, Sheila Needle, Oceanside, CA. Email: dollwitch@cox.net

Ginny: The Lesney Era presented by Jackie Childers.

Seven doll clubs from as far away as Charlottesville, VA had sales tables and displays in the Learning Room, adding to the festive air of the event. Part of the proceeds from the sales tables help to support the clubs’ many educational and charitable endeavors.

These events are open and free to all Gaithersburg doll show attendees and are held each Sunday during the show. Be sure to mark Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, 2013 on your calendar for the next Gaitherburg doll show.

Left to right: Gigi’s Dolls and Sherry’s Teddy Bears, Chicago, IL. Email: gigsdolls@aol.com Connie and Jay Lowe, Lancaster, PA. Email: big.birds@ comcast.net

Frizzelburg Antiques, Westminster, MD. Email: frizellburgantiques@yahoo.com

Brownie Ten Pins, Charlene Upham, Mardela Springs, MD.

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Calendar of Events

Send in your Free Calendar Listing to: Antique Doll Collector, c/o Calendar, P.O. Box 239, Northport, New York 11768 or Email: adcsubs@gmail.com.

If you plan on attending a show, please call the number to verify the date and location as they may change.

4/20-10/6/13. Basle, Switzerland. Special Exhibition.

Spielzeug Welten Toy Worlds Museum Basle. www.toy-worlds-museum-basle.ch.

August

7 New Orleans, LA. Doll Convention. Hyatt Regency. National Barbie Doll Convention.

Hyatt Regency. Covention2013@aol.com.

10 Eagle River, WI. Doll Show. Kalmar Community Center. Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods. Judith Wainwright.

715-479-7132. jnjdubs@gmail.com.

10 San Diego, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Event. Al Bahr Temple. Crossroads. www.dolls4all.com.

10 Vallejo, CA. Doll Show & Sale. Vallejo Fairgrounds. Nancy Jo Schreeder. 925-229-4190.

(F) 925-229-5369. www.nancyjodollsales.com.

11 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Summer Doll Show.

Hilton Hotel. JMK Shows. Rona or Jesse Kohler. 352-527-6666.

12 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction.

Theriault’s Headquarters. Theriault’s.

410-224-3655. (F) 410-224-2515. www.theriaults.com.

15-17 Nashua, NH. Dolls at Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington’s. 603-478-3232. withington@ conknet.com. www.withingtonauction.com.

16-17 Billings, MT. Doll & Toy Show. Billings Hotel. Brian Mogren. 406-723-2176.

16 Southampton, PA. Dolls, Toys & Trains Auction. Stephenson’s Auction. 215-322-6182. www.stephensonauction.com.

17-19 Annapolis, MD. Theriault Doll Auctions.

Sheraton. 410-224-2515. (F) 410-224-2515. www.theriaults.com.

17-18 Bruges-Belgium. International Doll & Teddy Bear Show. The Belfry. www.niesjewolters.nl.

17 Olean, NY. Doll Show. Knights of Columbus Hall. Wendy Kenyon. 585-466-3037.

17 Peoria, IL. Doll & Bear & Toy Show. Barrack’s Cater Inn. Julie Bronski. 312-919-7135.

17 Roanoke, VA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn Tanglewood. Knight SE Doll Shows.

803-783-8049. www.knightshows.com.

21 Hatfield, PA. Part I – Doll Auction. Sanford Alderfer Auction & Appraisal. 215-393-3036. www.AlderferAuction.com.

24 San Antonio, TX. Doll Show. Live Oak Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830-606-5868.

25 Bellevue, WA. Antique Doll & Toy Market Show. Red Lion Bellevue Inn. Teresa Lehmbeck/Leone McMullen. 425-413-9516. rivertoncottage@hotmail.com.

25 No. Mankato, MN. Doll Show & Sale. Best Western. Lady Slipper Doll Club. Carolyn.

952-873-4489. 507-334-0431.

31 Portland, OR. Doll & Teddy Bear Event.

National Guard Armory. Crossroads. www.dolls4all.com 31 Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar. Dorothy Hunt.

410-275-2094. SweetbriarAuctions.com.

September

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

7-8 Greenwood Village, CO. Doll Show & Sale. Doubletree Hotel. Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys. Deanna Thomas.

303-651-6856. gcthoma@juno.com.

7 Salisbury, NC. Doll Show. Civic Center.

Knight SE Doll Shows. 803-783-8049. www.knightshows.com.

7 Santa Cruz, CA. Sports Toys, Dolls & More.

Elks Lodge. 831-438-5349.

SantaCruzEvents@aol.com 7 Talbott, TN. Doll & Bear Show. W. Hamblen County Volunteer Fire Dept. Gail Twine.

865-475-3323.

8 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Sherri Gore. 310-386-4211.

8 Houston, TX. Doll Show. Double Tree Hotel.

First Houston Doll Club. Carolyn Johnson.

409-945-2796.

8 Maquoketa, IA. Doll & Toy Show. Jackson County Fairgrounds. Sherryl Newton. www.easterniowadollshows.com. 319-610-3534.

Sunday visit the United Federation of Doll Club’s Inc. in the Learning Room on SEPT 15, 2013 at the ©

163rd Eastern National Antique to Modern Show and Sale in Gaithersburg, MD. Members of UFDC will once again present our doll “show and tell.” See the dolls hear the speakers - have your dolly repaired or restrung - win door prizes!

The featured speakers - to be announced - will be educational and entertaining.

Come join the dolly fun in Hall 4 on Sunday, September 15th.

All events are free and open to all Doll Show Attendees!

Email for information: Director, Region 11 at BSConsultants@aol.com UFDC’s Mission: Educate, Preserve and Conserve!

8 Valparaiso, IN. Doll & Bear & Miniature Show. Porter County Expo Center. Valparaiso Dolls & Friends. Vera Johnson. 219-476-7384.

11-14 Manchester, NH. Modern Doll Convention.

Radisson Hotel. Modern Doll Collectors.

Dodie Vaughn. 763-634-2614.

12-14 Wenatchee, WA. UFDC Regional Conference.

The Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel.

Registration required. Wenatchee Valley Doll Club. Yvonne Green. 509-663-7991.

14 Dodge City, KS. Doll Show. First Church of God. Barbera. 620-227-3950. Mary Lou 620-225-3087.

14 Florence, SC. Doll & Toy Show. Ramada Inn. Pee Dee Doll Club. Lynn Benjamin.

843-610-9215.

14-15 Gaithersburg, MD. Doll Show. Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Bellman Events.

410-357-8451. 443-617-3590. infoDOLLS@comcast.net.

14 Las Cruces, NM. Doll Show. Columbus Conference Center. Dona Ana Doll Club.

Gloria Sanders. 575-523-1413.

14 Louisville, KY. Doll Show. Holiday Inn Hurstbourne. Knight SE Doll Show.

803-783-8049. www.knightshows.com.

14 Wenatchee, WA. Doll Show. UFDC Region 1 Conference Salesroom. Lisa Pepin.

206-362-8723. pepins4@msn.com.

15 Anaheim, CA. Dolls, Toys Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. National Doll Festival.

831-438-5349. DollFestival@aol.com.

15 Cambridge, ONT. Doll Show. Armenian Community Ctr. Maple Leaf Doll Club. mapleleafdollclub@rogers.com. Wade.

905-526-7718.

15 Covington, KY. Doll Show. Radisson Hotel.

Triple Crown Doll Club. 513-376-1670.

16 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction.

Theriault’s Headquarters. Theriault’s.

410-224-3655. (F) 410-224-2515. www.theriaults.com.

21 Beaverton, OR. Doll Show. Beaverton Elks.

Fashion Doll Club of Oregon. Julie.

503-816-3966.

21 Lawrenceville, PA. Doll Show. Lawrenceville Fire Dept. Brian Laurel. 750-537-2253.

21 Lewiston, ID. Doll Show. Lewis-Clark State College. Lewis-Clark Doll Club. Carmen Moxley. 509-758-5487. smglawson@gmail.com.

21-22 France. 27th Doll Week in Paris Auctions & Polichinelle Doll Fair. Lombrail-Teucquam.

Maison De Ventes. Francois Theimer.

01 43 97 91 29. (F) 01 42 83 68 48.

Lt-1@wanadoo.fr.

21 Roseville, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Event.

Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. www.dolls4all.com.

21 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Al Bahr Temple.

Delightful Dolls of Southern California.

619-265-0443.

22 Countryside, IL. Doll Show. William Tell Holiday Inn. Julie Bronski.

312-919-7135. ILDollShows@aol.com. www.illinoisdollshows.com.

22 Omaha, NE. Dolls, Toys & Bear Show.

6005 Grover St. Elaine Kelin. 712-889-2154. porcdoll@wiatel.net.

26-28 Albany, NY. Doll Convention. Desmond Hotel.

R. John Wright Dolls, Inc. Amy Cannistraci.

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

27-28 Golden/Denver, CO. Doll Show. Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Lorella Farmer.

303-988-8591.

28 Asheville/Fletcher, NC. Doll Show. WNC Agricultural Ctr. Fairgrounds. Land O’Sky Doll Club. 828-883-4899.

28 Fresno, CA. Doll Show. Hope Lutheran Community Center. San Joaquin Valley Doll Club. Shirley. 559-930-6595.

28 Huntsville, AL. Doll Show. Jaycees Building. Twickenham Doll Club. twickenhamdollclub@arthlink.net. www.twickenhamdollclub.webs.com.

28 Pleasanton, CA. Doll Show. County Fairgrounds. www.hermanshows.com 29 Edmonton, Alberta. Dolls & Teddy Bears & Toys Show. Alberta Aviation Museum. Doll Club of Edmonton. Kathy. 780-485-3025.

29 Fort Wayne, IN. Doll & Bear Show. The Lantern. B&L Promotions. Linda Mangold.

419-228-4657.

29 Plymouth, MN. Doll Jamboree. Crowne Plaza Hotel Minneapolis West. Cindy Prince.

612-720-3628. Cindyprince46@earthlink.net 30 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction.

Theriault’s Headquarters. Theriault’s.

410-224-3655. (F) 410-224-2515. www.theriaults.com.

October

5 Arcadia, CA. Doll Show. The Oak Tree Room. Serendipity Doll Show. 626-791-1129.

5 Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Southwind Doll Club.

760-728-6830.

5 Joplin, MO. Doll & Toy Show. Joplin Senior Citizen Ctr. Heartland Doll Club. Gene.

417-438-4627.

5 Morganton, NC. Doll Show. Collett Street Recreation Center. Sandi Walker.

828-893-0640. sandicw@msn.com. www.dollsanddesigns.webs.com/ specialevent.

5 Phoenix, AZ. Doll & Teddy Bear Show.

North Phoenix Baptist Church. Valley of the Sun Doll Club. 480-831-9081.

5 Port Wentworth/Savannah, GA. Holiday Inn Express. Snight SE Doll Shows. 803-783-8049. www.knightshows.com.

5 Santa Cruz, CA. The Hotel Paradox.

National Doll Festival. Rowbear.

831-438-5349.

5 Sparks, NV. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Melinda’s Dolls. 775-372-7629.

6 Lansing/DeWitt, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conf. Ctr. Of DeWitt. Sandy. 269-599-1511.

6 Sturbridge, MA. Doll, Bear Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699.

12 Anaheim, CA. Doll Show. The Ebell Club.

Anaheim Doll Club. 714-636-1531.

12 Fredericksburg, VA. Doll Show. Elks Lodge #875. Judy Kamerer. dollsbyjudi@yahoo.com.

804-448-5060.

12 Memphis, TN. Doll Show. Agricenter Bldg.

“B”. Southern Belles Doll Club. Donna Brown. 901-377-5796. Cricket1937@live.com.

13 Buffalo, NY. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Niagara Fontier Doll Club. Joan Malone.

716-875-2641. Kirsch.wa@gmail.com 13 Cedar Rapids, IA. Dolls, Toys & Bear Show.

5000 J St. SW. Elaine Klein. 712-889-2154. porcdoll@wiatel.net.

13 Dedham, MA. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Drummer Boys Antique Shows.

978-535-4810.

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• Toys • Miniatures • Doll Molds • Supplies •

Nancy Jo’s DOLL SALES

2013 VALLEJO, CA Vallejo Fairgrounds

August 10 Saturday 9 am

Nov. 1 and 2 Friday 12pm Saturday 9 am

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

Website: www.nancyjodollsales.com Doll Related Items • Furniture • Clothes • Bears

STEPHENSON’S AUCTION October continued from page 61 13 Flint, MI. Doll Show. Dom Polski Hall. Flint Barbie Club. Sue. 810-639-2353.

13 Hershey, PA. Doll Show. Granada St. Gym. Central Penn Doll Collectors Club. Juanita.

717-567-9553. Dotti. 717-761-3609.

19 Austin, TX. Doll Show. Norris Conference Ctr. Sharon Weintraub. 512-323-9639.

Sharon@weintraub.name.

19 Hampden, ME. Doll Show. Harmony Hall.

Maine-ly Dolls. Countrycottage11@aol.com.

19 Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Pasadena Elks Lodge. Forever Young. 818-368-4648.

19 Palmetto, GA. Doll Show. Georgia Baptist Children’s Home. Peachtree Doll Collectors.

Brenda Welker. 770-579-9404.

19 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Our Savior’s Luthern Church. Doll Collectors of North Park. 858-449-0835.

19-20 Santa Cruz, CA. Wearable Arts & Crafts.

Elks Lodge. SantaCruzEvents@aol.com.

831-438-5349.

26 Seattle, WA. Antique & Collectible Doll Market. Lake City Community Center. Mary Senko. 425-330-1770.

20 Southbury, CT. Doll Show. The Crowne Plaza. Jenny Lind Doll Club. 203-598-7600.

20 Toledo, OH. Doll Show. Stranahan Great Hall. Sandy Bullock. 734-282-0152.

Sandy4085@hotmail.com.

24-26 France. Paris Fete de la Poupee.

Registration Package. Samy.odin@noos.fr.

Musee de la Poupee. www.Parisfetedelapoupee.com.

26-27 St Charles, IL. Doll, Bear, Toy & Collectible Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows, Inc. Herb Regan.

847-800-3009.

27 Columbus, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Aladdin Shrine Center. Olentangy Valley Doll Club. www.olentangyvalleydollclub.net.

DOLLS, TOYS & TRAINS AUCTION Friday, August 16th 10AM

Inspection: Thurs. Aug. 15th 3PM – 6PM & Fri. Aug. 16th 9AM-10AM 1005 Industrial Blvd.

Southampton, PA 18966 215-322-6182

www.stephensonsauction.com

VICTORIAN RETREAT Antique Doll Shop

GRAND OPENING This lovely shop is located in the historic Lawler/Heathering House overlooking beautiful downtown Prescott. You will find beautiful German and French dolls, accessories and treasures galore!

Member of UFDC & NADDA

Open by appointment only. Please call Lynne Shoblom at 928-445-5908 or 928-713-1909. Ask about “A Day in Prescott!” We are joining with Bayberry’s Antique Dolls to create a memorable day of antique and doll shopping!

223 E. Union St., Prescott, AZ 86303

www.victorianretreat.rubylane.com

The Antique Doll & Toy Market Sunday, AUGUST 25, 2013 11am-4pm $6

Seattle’s Best Show for 35 Years!

• 50 Select Exhibitors • Antique & Collectable Dolls • Toys • Teddy Bears • Miniatures • Accessories • Doll Stringing • Free Parking • Restaurant & Much More!

Red Lion Bellevue Inn, 11211 Main St., Bellevue WA 98004 I-405 Exit 12 SE 8th St, West on SE 8th, Rt at 112th Inquires: Teresa Lehmbeck/Leone McMullen 425-413-9516 rivertoncottage@hotmail.com Future Show November 3, 2013

Annual Southeastern Doll Show

Eastern Iowa Doll & Toy Show

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 Jackson County Fairgrounds Maquoketa, Iowa 9 am - 3 pm Admission $4, under 10 free.

Early bird 8am - $10 Appraisals, doll repair, and consignment table to sell up to 5 dolls.

Contact-Sherryl Newton easterniowadollshows@aol.com 319.610.3534 www.easterniowadollshows.com

Sat. October 5th 10am-3pm

Collett Street Recreation Center 300 Collett St. MORGANTON NC 28655 Antique Dolls • Collectible Dolls Wigs • Shoes • Costumes •Accessorie Doll Appraisals • Jewelry • Other Collectibles DOLL KITS (VINYL & BISQUE) Dollmaking Demonstrations $5 Adults - Children under 12 free FREE 2014 POCKET CALENDAR WITH PAID ADMISSION

Contact: Sandi Walker 122 Main St. W., Valdese NC 28690 828-893-0640 email: sandicw@msn.com Vendor Tables Available www.dollsanddesigns.webs.com/specialevent

SARA BERNSTEIN’S DOLLS

106 W. Main St., Carlisle, KY 40311 859-289-3344 Hours: 11-4, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or by appointment.

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

Custom Made to Order Email: smacmot@gmail.com phone 406-245-7190 leave message 10 Sami Court, Englishtown, NJ 07726 Ph. 732-536-4101 Email: santiqbebe@aol.com www.sarabernsteindolls.com www.rubylane.com/shops/sarabernsteindolls

FRIZELLBURG ANTIQUE STORE A quality group shop specializing in dolls, toys

www.TheDollWorks.net

CERTIFIED DOLL APPRAISALS – Doll appraisals online at www.doll-appraisals.com by Certified C.A.G.A. appraiser, 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-appraisals.com or www.antiquedollappraisals.com

and holidays. Visit our website today!

www.frizellburgantiques.com

Schafer & Vater Bisque Bathing Beauty 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:

• Crocheted and knit socks and clothes for small and large antique dolls and others.

• Can copy old doll clothes from originals (sewing) • Replacement arms and legs for china head dolls • Compo bodies and replacement parts for antique and old dolls • Exact copies made of old bisque dolls and some old compo dolls • Miniature and doll house dolls

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 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

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

410-848-0664 or 410-875-2850 Laura Turner, proprietor, 1909 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster, MD 21158. Open Thurs-Sun 11-5.

RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION LINKS TO YOUR FAVORITE ADVERTISERS SEARCH OUR BACK ISSUES LIST PATTERNS AND MORE AT: WWW.ANTIQUEDOLLCOLLECTOR.COM

Place Your Ad Here ON THE WEB AT:

www.HoneyandShars.com New dolls added weekly

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

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.

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.

s ’ i z t FArnitique Dolls

Buying entire collections of antique dolls and dolls of merit.

Email: fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net Fritzi’s cell# 630-247-1144 Rick’s cell# 630-247-1219

UFDC

This ship has a cargo of dolls which you will get to embrace in the UFDC sales room July 29 thru August 1. Public day is July 31, noon to 7PM at the Washington Hilton DC.

Our upcoming shows:

Bellman’s Eastern national doll show, Sept 14-15. Gaithersburg, MD at the fairgrounds.

The doll & bear & toy show in Plymouth, MN Sept 29 at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Show hours 10-4 We will also be giving a talk on Antique Dolls at the 27th annual Doll Jamboree at the Crown Plaza Hotel Sat Sept 28th. Plymouth MN.

Located in Stoudtburg Village 8 N. Village Circle P.O. Box 705 Adamstown, PA 19501 Currently open by appointment or Sundays by chance

Come visit us and experience our charming location and superior selection of French and German dolls. We are always interested in purchasing collections and fine quality dolls.

Telephone: 717-484-1200 • Mobile: 610-662-5473 • Email: ourant@me.com

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