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Antique DOLL Collector August/September 2020 Vol. 23, No. 8

British WWI Patriotic Dolls Vintage Cowgirl Collectibles French Puppet Theatre Maria Helena Mascotes Auction Highlights

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Early 17.5” Wood Body Poupée w/ Huge WrapAround Blue Eyes - When we seek to add a new addition to our collection, we seek something unique, a standout. This incised 4 beauty is such an addition.

A doll with such presence and attitude! Dehors type movement in the neck gives her superior positioning.

Huge wrap-around, darkly rimmed blue enamel eyes set in the palest of creamy bisque. Diminutive features of petite nose & rosebud mouth. Orig. blonde mohair wig over cork pate.

Deluxe wooden body; articulated waist and ankles. Layered in chemise & stamped pink embossed corset over slips and pantaloons. Her pink silk ensemble is completely antique; hand made with the most astonishing and complex deep pink and black appliques with blonde lace at collar & cuffs. Layers of undergarments.

Matching silk stockings and suede boots. Her charming blonde wig is crowned with a jaunty cranberry straw hat adorned with matching plumes.

Her articulated wood body is in excellent condition and so deluxe! $13,950

Wood Body Bru Poupée as Empress Eugenie This petite maiden may only measure 12” tall, however, her presence is huge and unforgettable. Gorgeous sky-blue enamel eyes, perfectly stroked arched sienna brows, generous sweeping lashes, creamy complexion, and softly tinted coral lips all combine to make this an example of an elegantly charming young lady.

Deluxe articulated Bru body. Her toilette is exemplary. Perfect bisque. Easy to tuck in the cabinet or fit in with a gathering of dolls. She’ll steal the show no matter where she lands! $8400

18” Portrait Jumeau Poupée - Beautiful French Fashion doll in presentation as a young lady. A tender expression w/ gentle brown enamel eyes & diminutive features including plump cheeks & strawberry lips. Wearing a fine Enfantine ensemble of superb blue & green plaid wool c. 1870s. Pagoda sleeves, narrow waist, generous peplum over ankle length skirt. Green velvet hat festooned with emerald ribbons & plumes. Dainty purse opens to hold her coins w/ timepiece mounted in center to keep her prompt for appointments. A signature doll made by Jumeau. Excellent overall. Beautiful bisque free of damage or repair. $4200

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Beautiful E7J 16” with soulful gaze - Generally excellent condition on orig. 8 ball jointed body with blue stamp. Pressed bisque is creamy & excellent condition. Antique orig. costume and orig. Jumeau matching undergarments include slip & pantaloons and stockings. Antique bonnet and wig. She is modeling a rare Jumeau necklace watch w/matched earrings. Doll is $6795 with jewelry, or $6495 without.

Shy Portrait Jumeau 6 - Spiral-threaded sky-blue eyes with three-dimensional depth of expressiveness.

Extraordinary in every way. Pristine ball-jointed body w/ original finish, blue Medaille d’ Or stamp. Sensational creme frock, matching bonnet w/ blue silk streamers & ribbons. Original gold-stamped silk Jumeau shoes c. 1878. Mere 14”, a perfect cabinet size. Pictures tell the story about this early child with her finely pressed bisque head in pristine condition.

Original body finish has usual wear at joints. $6495

Superb Toilette for Poupée from Maison Simonne - Pristine and original, a beautiful set of Parisian porcelain in Simonne labeled box. Complete and intact, this is a lovely service for your charming mademoiselle or bébé. The box is in overall wonderful condition with a faux woodgrain finish and gilt lettering “Toilette” on the lid. The blue interior lid has the label Jouets Simonne on Rue de Rivoli in Paris.

Truly a treasure and such a happy discovery in this lovely condition - 10”x 6 ¾”x 2”. $1285

Rare Leather Fashion Gloves c. 1870+ These beauties hearken back to an era when every detail was looked after, including tiny buttons & extra decoration that makes these gloves so desirable & rare to locate. Alas, the harder to find the more gold one must exchange! These beautiful, supple green leather gloves with creme trim are highly sought-after & add a lovely bright spot to a well-appointed trousseau. $425

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Sublime & Rare Jumeau Watch Superb Jumeautype timepiece w/ turquoise colored beads intact.

Watch face says France & cannot decipher upper lettering through celluloid face.

Original fob still attached. This piece “makes” a dolls’ toilette! Shown held by 12” fashion & work up to 19” fashion or bébé! Wonderful opportunity to own a desirable “montre pour jouets” or toy watch circa 1870s - 1” dia. $485

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PATRIOTIC DOLLS OF GREAT BRITAIN The Story of Lord Roberts and His Contribution to Doll History

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This Bébé, ca. 1891, was manufactured

by DANEL & CIE, Paris, is a brown bisqueporcelain, with the engraving Bébé Tête Deposé, including No. 6 1891. Bébé Solei has a closed coral red mouth, with contour lines, brown paperweight eyes, delicate eyelashes, feathered black eyebrows, burn defect on the top of the head, original cork lid, removable, curly mohair wig to suit the type, pierced ears with earrings, original leather body with original metal spring lift, head attachment, jointed body with moveable wrists, stamped on the back with the Eiffel Tower, only slightly recognizable. Her clothes include underwear, Bébé brooch, white leather boots. Doll height is 38 cm. The original DANEL Bébé was only made for only two years, 1891-92, then made by the family of Emille Jumeau.

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2) Unusual 7.5” Poupee de Paludier Sisters ca. 1850 - Pretty faces, no craze, fully jointed Wooden Bodies. Original Headpieces, usual shell loss, orig. paper trims and pretty colors. Unique pair! $1495

4) The Rare EJA Bebe in Original Dress & Shoes was made for only 2-3 years.

This sumptuous sister doll to your Long Face Jumeau is 26” tall. A UFDC First Place Winner w/ blue PW eyes, original Stiff Wrist Signed Body, Dress and the early Emile Jumeau Shoes & Socks. The ultimate in an EJA! $16,800

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27” Brown eyed Kestner #8097 Flat Top/ high brow 1850 – 80’s original arms, 2 fingers as is, replaced body & legs $595.

16” Dressel & Kister Lady w/ Fancy Hair Do, right thumb rebuilt, new body & bisque legs, antique clothing $1495.

13” Brown eyed Kestner High Brow 1850-60’s China on Millener’s body fabulous piece of history, dressed in antique style clothing $1195.

19” Bald Headed China ABG 1880’s, beautiful facial painting, red above blue eyes, hairline on back left shoulder, new body $350.

18.5” Late 1850’s Conta & Boheme Covered Wagon China on gathered hip body (arms as is), head has two hairlines on front & small chip on sew hole, beautiful doll $210.

7” All Original French? Nun w/ FG looking face, wearing soft wool habit from Notres Dames in Lourdes, France 1860-70’s $425.

16.5” Kestner with blond hair in snood, 1860’s, blue eyes, head has repair on snood & shoulder plate, original arms & legs, newer body, antique clothing $200.

17.5” All original Alexander Alice in Wonderland 1950’s hard plastic, beautiful coloring & unplayed with condition $245.

20.5” Toni dressed by Nun as a Nun, high facial coloring, appears not to have a wig under wimple $165.

23” OM Jumeau w/ blue PW eyes, HH wig, pierced ears $1695.

14.5” CM Kestner w/ original mohair wig & plaster pate, brown stat eyes, kid body, antique clothing $245.

4 ¾” French Mignonette All Bisque All Original w/ blue glass eyes, blonde mohair wig in braid, black boots, white stockings w/ blue rims, light aqua silk dress $1595. Now $1295.

14.5” AW Kister Covered Wagon 1850-60’s Pink Tint China head, w/ original body w/ flat bottom short black lace up boots, antique clothing, beautiful piece $295.

17.5” Kestner JDK 257 Baby, blue sleep eyes, HH wig, chipped right thumb & pinkie & left forefinger, sweet expression $325.

27” CM FG “Scroll” mark French Fashion on Gesland body w/ bisque hands & lower legs, 1887 – 1900, blue pw eyes, pierced ears, beautifully dressed, mohair wig $3995.

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20” German ABG Blond Molded Hair, inserted blue glass eyes, 1870-80’s, newer body & limbs $395.

4” French Mignonette All Bisque w/ blue glass eyes, original mohair wig & dress, black 2 strap shoes, white painted stockings, loose stringing $1150.

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11” Wigged ABG Parian 1860-70’s, original HH wig, beautifully painted, blue eyes, boots (may have been repainted along the way $895.

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15” CF Kling & Co w/ molded shirt front & tie, beautiful molding & coloring on newer body w/ replaced limbs $295.

Queen Anne by Liberty of London, fabulous condition, bright & clean, label on skirt $185.

19” Effanbee Patsy Ann with clear eyes & beautiful compo, in vintage dress, combination, hat, leather shoes & PJ’s $145.

18” Gigoteur Steiner w/ blue PW eyes, works w/ arm & leg movement, small white spot on chin, 1 finger has been reglued $1500.

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Painted Lash Strung Ginny in #50 Square Dance Series 1952 $145.

NASB Undressed Muffie in blond pigtails #500 All Original Box w/ pamphlet $105.

Strung Ginny w/ brunette caracul Pixie wig, Hope 1953 #27 of Kindergarden School Series $165.

St Leg Walker brunette Ginny in #51 And Away We Go series 1955 $105.

St Leg Walker brunette Ginny in #50 Funtime Skater 1955 $105.

Ginny Pup by Steiff w/button, coat, bell & leash $95.

17.5” Hertwig Highland Mary w/ molded shirt front 1890 – 1915, blonde molded hair, blue eyes, has a bit of freckling on face, newer body & limbs $245.

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Early 20” Kister? China w/ vertical curls, flat shoes & beautiful hands (sewn on body backwards), replaced body, dress made of antique fabric $169.95

1953 Ginny Blond brown eyed painted lash strung Lucy #39, mint in box w/ tag & brochure $255.

13” Santa 1940-50’s w/ beautiful hand painted plaster? Face, reminds me of something Marshall Fields would have, fresh & clean, great personality $95.

8” Betsy McCall by American Character in Sunday Best all original 1958, missing purse $155.

14.5” Kestner 154 dep 2 ½ w/ square cut teeth, original mohair wig & plaster pate, brown sleep eyes $145.

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The Quest A Collecting Column by Linda Edward

In the Swim s we doll collectors often discuss, the stories our dolls relate are as interesting as the dolls themselves….

A warm summer day conjures up images of a day at the shore, relaxing in the sunlight and swimming in the ocean.

For children of the late 19th and early 20th centuries one of the most interesting bathing related toys was that of the “Poupée Nageus” (swimming doll) designed and patented by Elie Martin of Paris, France. Martin received his French patent on December 7, 1876. In April of 1878 he applied for a US patent on his doll. He was granted that patent on August 20th that same year. His patent #207,188 describes in detail the wind-up mechanism for doll as well as the overall construction. In his description Martin describes his design as “improvements on swimming toys,” acknowledging that the concept of a swimming doll was not new and explaining why his design was different.

Martin states that “The object of the present invention is to provide an automatic figure or toy which will go through the motions of swimming with ease and facility, and be simple in construction and not liable to get out of order.”

The Martin doll has a torso of cork attached to a piece of wood. The springwind motor is attached to the piece of

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Patented in France in 1876, Elie Martin also patented his swimming doll in the USA in 1878.

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wood and to the arms and legs of the doll.

He goes into great detail showing that the metal he uses is resistant to oxidation (rusting) and that the materials connecting the parts should also be able to withstand the rigors of getting wet.

He describes the limbs of the doll to be made of wood or “India rubber” and even includes the A 15” long example has a mold 1079 Simon & Halbig head. The doll has wooden limbs and her original swimming outfit. Photo courtesy of Bertoia Auctions. information that the doll’s head should be able to swivel so that placed into water which perhaps explains their presence the doll can swim on her stomach or her back. with us today.

Examples of this swimming doll have been found with Doll researchers, Francois & Danielle Theimer’s book, French bisque heads, German bisque heads and with The Encyclopedia of French Dolls includes information heavy celluloid heads. One can’t help but wonder how stating that Charles Bertrand of Paris registered the name many of these key-wind swimmers did not survive use, the “Ondine,” which translates to “wave of water,” for these examples seen by this author appear never to have been continued on page 20

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The Quest (continued from page 13) swimming dolls. Bertrand is listed as the manufacturer of these dolls.

Bertrand’s company address is the same as Martin’s which attests to their business connection.

Whether these dolls were popular playthings or drawing room curiosities, they stand today as records of 19th century mechanical engineering and the growing interest in protecting designs by patent. They also reveal the 19th century growth of sporting activities for the burgeoning middle classes, including bathing at the shore, and provide representations of female swimwear of the era. All in all, a lot of information for the 21st century enthusiast, presented in one little doll!

Left: This illustration from Gustave Demoulin’s book, Les Jouets d’Enfants, first published in 1882, shows information about the swimming doll. The text tells us that the inventor had a childhood fear of the water and invented his swimming doll as a way to show children how to swim.

Below: Later key-wind swimming dolls such as this lightweight celluloid toy made in Japan hark back to the earlier dolls.

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14” Tete Jumeau #5 Bebe, immaculate bisque, huge pw. eyes, orig. “head coil”, orig. long HH wig & orig. cork pate, stunning ant. batiste & lace dress, orig. matching slip & undies, ant. hat, orig. pink crocheted socks & orig. “fully marked” pink silk Jumeau shoes & orig. “signed” Jumeau body. Has the cutest Jumeau face you will ever see & SHE’S

18” K * R #117 “Mein Liebling”, sl. eyes, perfect creamy bisque, orig. clean mohair wig, ant. ecru dress w/silk trim, ant. beret, orig. socks & leather shoes, orig. slip & undies, on fabulous orig. K * R body, great pouty modeling.

GORGEOUS!!! $4650.

SIMPLY FABULOUS!! $4700.

6” All Bisque S&H Mignonette,

5” All Bisque Orsini “Didi”, sleep eyes, perfect bisque overall & ant. mohair wig, knitted dress, ant. undies & matching hat, has the Orsini pointed finger & smiling “Didi” face, orig. “signed” all bisque Orsini body. A PRECIOUS LITTLE GIRL.

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8.5” JDK All Bisque Wrestler, p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, “swivel neck”, mint bisque overall, orig. long mohair wig, silk & lace dress & matching hat, all bisque orig. bent arm Wrestler body w/gold multi strap boots (minor fleck at 1 stringing hole), 3 square cut teeth & GORGEOUS!! BEAUTIFUL!

mint bisque overall, glass eyes “swivel neck”, orig. long braided mohair wig, gorgeous orig. silk costume w/orig. hat.

MAGNIFICENT beauty with perfect decoration & VERY

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13.5” F.G. Scroll Bebe, perfect

bisque, sl. eyes, 4 upper teeth, dimples, deep modelling, great ant. mohair wig & pate, orig. batiste & lace dress adorned w/ribbons, ant. bonnet, orig. slip, fabulous “marked” Fr. leather shoes w/rosettes & pom poms, pink earrings & crocheted socks, orig. S & H compo. body. “RARE” tiny cabinet size.

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

ABSOLUTELY DARLING!! $2850.

STUNNING! $3950.

11” S & H #1279 Character, perfect

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Auction News Looking forward to fall, we see there are many exciting auction events to report.

Here, we show results from some great collections that recently came up for sale, plus, news and high points from doll auctions around the world that will happen soon. And remember, all of these auction houses and their antique wares are reachable digitally, allowing you to look, bid, and even purchase.

Theriault’s Results of the Saturday July 18th “Keeper of the Dolls” catalogued Marquis auction of exceptional French and German bisques from the lifelong collection of Connie Bailey of North Carolina including the following stars: A French bisque bebe by Leon Casimir: The lovely bebe with soft subtle blushing of complexion has original wig, sturdy original body, perfect bisque hands, and is wearing early Bru aqua silk dress and bonnet with lace trim, undergarments, leather shoes signed Bru Jne Paris (in oval), and is in base of original wooden box Sold for USD 18,000.00. (note: prices do not reflect the 15% buyer’s premium).

For upcoming Studio Auction Schedule through Friday September 11th, see Theriault’s ads in this issue.

Right: This French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, Teal Silk Costume, Signed Shoes sold well above the estimated 11,000/15,000, 17” (43 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder-plate with modeled bosom and shoulder-blades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes and brush-stroked brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bebe body with scalloped upper trim, Chevrot-hinged hips, wooden lower legs, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head and shoulders). (Bru paper label on chest).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, Chevrot era, circa 1886. Value Points: The lovely bebe with soft subtle blushing of complexion has original wig, sturdy original body, perfect bisque hands, and is wearing early Bru aqua silk dress and bonnet with lace trim, undergarments, leather shoes signed Bru Jne Paris (in oval), and is in base of original wooden box (note: prices do not reflect the 15% buyer’s premium). $18,000.00

Bottom Right: French Bisque Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu $4,600 Bottom Left: Bully, Steiff dog, sold for $3,000

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LadenburgerSpielzeugauktion A big upcoming event in Europe, September 25th and 26th, is the fascinating collection from Austria, the Piotrowski Bisque Doll Collection. (see ad pages and for info on distance buying, or go to www.spielzeuguktion.de) Upper left: Cover Doll, DANEL & CIE #6.

6 Bébé Solei, Paris, c1891, brown bisque-porcelain, engraved Bébé Tête Deposé, closed coral red mouth, with contour lines, brown paperweight eyes, delicate eyelashes, feathered black eyebrows, burn defect on the top of the head, original cork lid, removable, curly mohair wig, pierced ears with earrings, original leather body with original metal spring lift, jointed body with moveable wrists, stamped on the back with the Eiffel Tower. h: 38 cm Lower left: Another rare and special doll of color in this auction group is the Franz. At left, French bebe, Paris, around 1887, bisque porcelain crank head, gemstone eyes. Paris #8 is the size, what distinguishes this bebe is the eye cutouts, closed mouth with row of teeth abouve. Light purple eyeshadow, extremely expressive eyes, dark brown eyebrows, pierced ears, light blonde mohair wig with original cork lid, very well preserved french link body with mpveable parts, original clothes in apricot colors, lace trimmings, removable underwear, light leather shoes. 48 cm., with Paris bebe box.

At left, AT Kestner, Waltershausen around 1885. The designation AT because of the similarity of the head to the French Bébé, A. Thuillier very expressive, brown bisque porcelain head doll, with the engraving 10 on the back of the head, closed coralcolored mouth, brown sleepy eyes, pierced. Ears with creoles, the mohair wig sits on the original cork lid, formal structured body with loose joints, firm wrists, original clothes with underwear, straw hat, stockings, shoes, absolute collector’s item, 40 cm.

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Auction News Frasher’s Auction Frasher’s will return to their live auction format on August 29, with a catalogued auction in Kansas City, Missouri, titled “Pleasant Hours.” The auction features an array of antique dolls, especially of French origin. The spotlight swings to the most beautiful French poupée by Emile Jumeau attired in a lavish bridal ensemble alongside a stunning Jumeau Bébé Triste. Other French firms represented include Francois Gaultier, Steiner, and Barrois. Rounding out the auction are characters from S.FB.J., Kammer and Reinhardt, Simon & Halbig, & Kestner, cloth offerings by Bernard Ravca, Rose O’Neill Kewpies, a pair of display size Skookum Native American dolls, and more; plus numerous clothing & related items.

The auction offers a great variety of dolls in many categories & price ranges. For more information, phone 816-625-3786 or email frasher@aol.com.

Frasher’s Auction Upper left: Impressive in every way, exhibition model of French poupée by Blampoix with cobalt blue enamel eyes.

Upper right: Adorable pouty character, 115A, by Kammer and Reinhardt.

Lower left: Very rare, 25” model of the “J” bébé by Joseph Joanny, albeit with professional repair.

Galeries de Chartres Two day auction in Galeries de Chartres, part one, October 3rd, 2020: “Les plus belles poupées françaises” featuring the first chapter of the Janine Chovet Collection from Lyon, France. For more than 40 years Janine Chovet has collected exceptional Antique Dolls, some with prestigious provenance (François Theimer, Drouot in Paris, Jean-Pierre Lelièvre in Chartres, The Dina Vierny collection Sotheby’s in London). Over 200 dolls the Janine Chovet collection is an amazing and unique overview of the golden age of French Dolls production of the 19th century: 50 Steiners, 7 Schmitt, a wonderful Jumeau Portrait, Jumeau, Thuillier, Bru, Parisian dolls and more.

Galerie de Chartres will present this collection in two parts, the first one on 3rd of October and the second one on the 5th of December, 2020.

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MORE AUCTIONS coming up

Frasher’s Auction 35” All-original Skookums display pair by Mary McAboy.

Withington Auction #12 - $4427 - 8 ½” – Black bisque 116 all bisque wrestler type, dark brown glass eyes, OM with teeth, PE, mohair wig, plaid dress, 2nd place ribbon.

Alderfer Auction offers a group of antique and other fine dolls from the collections of Regina Steele, and of Jim Ditzler and Herb Radlbeck of Lancaster, Pennsylvania on October 6 and 7th, 2020, beginning at 10 am. Bid online at www.

AlderferAuction.com. Dolls will include French, All Bisques, Composition, Cloth, Vintage Alexander, Schoenhut, China/ Parian, Byelo, Effanbee Historical Dolls, Victorian Doll House with two gazebos, Room Boxes. For more information, phone 215-393-3000 or visit www.AlderferAuction. com.

Withington Auctions’ next doll auction will be October 14-16, 2020.

For more information go to www.withingtonauction.com or call 603-478-3232.

Withington Auction #07 - $3622 - Lot of 20+ 2” & 2 ½” bisque swivel neck French miniature dolls under glass dome some with mirror base, some in lift top trunk, 11” diameter dome, (glass dome has a large crack).

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READER REPORT

For the Love of Big Dolls

by Lana Norlin

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magine my delight when I read the article by Sandra Medina in Antique Doll Collector, March 2020 issue, about her 46” doll mannequin. I too have big girls, thanks to my mother. My mom had only one doll growing up. It was a large Shirley Temple lookalike, given her by the commandant of the Salvation Army when she was five years old. She was playing with the doll outside when she was called in for supper and forgot and left her outside. It rained that night and ruined her doll. When her mother found out she told her she would NEVER be allowed another doll. When my mom married and had me (an only daughter), she made sure I always had a doll, indeed many dolls!

My mother always liked large, and we shared an enthusiasm for the hunt! Years ago, we went to an antique show that was on two levels. Usually, we would pay our entrance fee and go our separate ways to cover more ground. My mom came and got me and said, “Come see what I have found.” She directed me to a booth and there, sitting naked, was this enormous 46” Heinrich HandwerkSimon Halbig doll. The dealer was from out of state, and said she had purchased her out of an old storefront where she was used to wear the latest children’s fashions. She was used only for display, hence her beautiful condition.

My mom said, “I’m going to get her,” and later that night she carried her prize out to my van and seat-belted her in proper fashion. Her next project was to find her a vintage outfit. She did just that at an antique show a couple of months later. This child’s dress, bonnet, and matching parasol fit her perfectly. I had to make her some pantaloons out of vintage fabric, but her slip was antique, along with her stockings and antique children’s black high-top shoes.

My mom always had her girls wear jewelry, so a matching necklace was found, and to top it off a matching antique beaded purse. Now she was complete!

I always thought she could have been an exhibition model because she was so heavy no child could have handled her. She has a long oval face, big blue sleep eyes and a flawless complexion. She is truly stunning. She can sit in an antique carriage alone or holding another doll.

Here she is with one of my favorite babies, a 20” Franz Schmidt and Co. mold 1272/30 with her sleep flirty eyes and tongue protruding from her mouth.

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Since she spent her life in a storefront window, she was probably admired by every little girl in town. Because my mom was denied dolls as a little girl, she was drawn to this beauty. From her perfect features to her articulated body—she looks real. I am always looking for good homes for my girls. My mom had so many 30” to 46” dolls, all in perfect condition and ready to display. I was more eclectic in my tastes. I collected everything from Barbies to French Fashions. Perhaps large dolls are out of favor right now, but no one can deny they are of exceptional quality and painted with such artistic detail as to make them beauties to behold.

I would just like to say in closing, always collect what you love, so no matter if they go up or down in value, it does not matter because you love them no matter what.

I got my first antique doll in 1981, which was a 20” #570 Simon Halbig that my mother bought me at auction for my birthday. We started selling in 1991 at in-state doll shows so that we could upgrade our collections. We always bought the best examples we could afford but sometimes found a better one (more original), so we would sell the lesser example. One of my most favorite dolls is a small Bru bought at a tag sale that I took to the Antique Road Show in 1999. It was a joyous experience that I will never forget.

Dolls are a wonderful hobby not only to collect but also for the delightful people you get to meet. Please come visit me on Ruby Lane Dolls at Lana & Esther’s Dolls, Bears & Etc.

Margaret Gray Kincaid Back to the 1950’s

Sandra Sue’s Bedroom 1. Sitting on the bed in Red Pajamas and slippers is a Sandra Sue walker with Auburn hair. $95 2. Standing beside the bed is a Sandra Sue walker in Red Pajamas and Slippers with brown hair. $95 3. All original Sandra Sue Bride with her box, she is a walker with brown hair. $200 4. Sandra Sue brown haired walker in pink felt and taffeta bathrobe with underpants petticoat and slippers $95 5. High Heeled Sandra Sue in peignoir and high heeled slippers $95 6. Sandra Sue Canopy Bed with original dotted Swiss cover $200 7. Sandra Sue Wardrobe with a small repair to the lower corner of the left door. $95 Sandra Sue’s Dining Room Little Women 8. Jo has the complete costume, a red and green plaid dress with a white pinafore.

9. This walker doll and has the tag we used for the UFDC 2013 display of Sandra Sue doll’s. $175 10. Amy has honey blond hair and a pretty blue gingham dress. She is a walker doll. $150 11. Meg has auburn hair and an original costume with the tag from the UFDC 2013 convention. She is a walker doll. $160 12. Beth wears a pink and blue calico dress. She is a walker doll with Auburn hair. $160 13. Sandra Sue doll in a two toned purple Organdy dress. She is a walker with brown hair. $150 14. Sandra Sue walker doll with honey hair wearing a pink organdy striped dress with a pink organdy pinafore. $150 15. Sandra Sue table and 2 chairs in original shipping box. $250 16. English brass candle sticks $45 17. Japanese tea set like the original set sold by Richwood Toys. Missing handles on cups. $45 18. Vanity set made in Japan for Richwood Toys in box. $75 Sandra Sue’s Play Yard 19. Blond Sandra Sue is in a bathing suit with her hat and a Terry Cloth Beach Jacket. Very rare! $175 20. Pretty blond Sandra Sue in a silver and pink Ballerina outfit. $160 21. Auburn haired Sandra Sue in jeans and a plaid shirt without shoes. $95 22. Auburn haired Sandra Sue in a pink Tafta wrap dress and a pink felt coat. $140 23. Brown haired high heeled Sandra Sue in a blue and white flowered print Tafta dress with a bolero jacket. $125 24. Sandra Sue Book by Peggy Millhouse and Market Gray Kincaid $20 Original Sandra Sue Play Equipment 25. Seesaw $200 26. Bouncy horse $200 27. Slide $200

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Patriotic Dolls of Great Britain The Story of Lord Roberts and His Contribution to Doll History

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By Susan Foreman

hile my interest in the that a European war was imminent patriotic dolls discussed and he hoped that the Society in a previous article would expand in order to deal with began with a clock, the subject of the casualties that were bound to come. patriotic dolls in this, Part II if you Upon Lord Roberts’s untimely death will, began with an email from my in late 1914 while visiting troops friend Ann Coleman. Often, Ann’s in France, it was decided that, as a opening sentence goes something memorial to him, the workshops like this…. “I know you are bracing concept would be expanded and yourself wondering what favor named after him. The Lord Roberts I’m going to ask of you but please Memorial Fund was established. don’t delete until you read the Through a variety of promotions, entire message.” In this particular including the sale of “War Stamps” case it had to do with writing an that could be affixed to specially article about Lord Roberts Memorial printed albums and cards, The Workshops in England. This rather Fund raised 500,000 Pound Sterling, obscure (at least it was obscure to enabling the first workshop to be me at the time) subject, however, did opened in Fulham in 1915. By 1920 pique my interest as Ann knew it there would be eleven Workshops would. around the country producing a According to Merriam Webster, wide variety of goods including patriotic is defined as “having or basket ware, toys, beds and bedding, showing great love and support furniture, and dolls.

Lord Roberts (photo source: Wikipediaa) for your country.” The following But just who was Lord Roberts.

British organizations and companies truly exemplified this Field Marshall Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) was definition. one of the most respected British military commanders in The Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops were formed the last half of the 19th century. Born to a military family in 1915 as a means of providing employment for disabled in India, he spent much of his long career in India, seeing servicemen. Field Marshal Lord Roberts, for whom the his first action during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. His fame workshops were named, had long campaigned for more to grew through his outstanding leadership of British forces be done for returning servicemen. during the Second Afghan War (1878-1880) and the South Lord Roberts’ initial idea for helping veterans originated African War (1899-1902). Throughout his 50 year career he in December 1908. Upon the celebration of the half proved to be exceedingly popular with his troops. Although centenary of The Daily Telegraph, a dinner was held for 700 a strict disciplinarian, Lord Roberts always had the best Crimean and Indian mutiny veterans. Lord Roberts was one interest of his men in mind, thus earning him great respect. of the guest speakers. After paying tribute to the attendees, Rudyard Kipling so admired Roberts that he wrote an 8 he walked among the veterans and was distressed to learn stanza poem entitled “Bobs” as a tribute to him. Roberts that many of them were living in poverty. He immediately was made a baron in 1892 and an earl and viscount in 1901. launched an appeal to help. The money raised assisted over An excellent website provided additional details about 800 veterans. The Fund was administered by The Soldiers the Workshops. (www.dollshousespastandpresent.com/ and Sailors Help Society with the intention that it would issue17june2013p4.htm). The article “Dolls Houses from expire upon the death of the last survivor of the Crimea and the Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops” was written by Mutiny campaigns.

Rebecca Green. She was fortunate to acquire a copy of the In June 1914 the Fund trustees and Lord Roberts met.

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Hamley Ad for “Patriotic Mascot Dolls,” March 1915, The Toy & Fancy Goods Trader Magazine

Lord Roberts Wax Doll made

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Vera Doll made by Lord Roberts Workshops (Vectis Auctions).

Vera Advertisement, 1917, Games and Toys Magazine

that many soldiers fighting in WWI suffered wounds which disabled them to the point that upon their return to civilian life they had few, if any, opportunities for employment. The catalog states “the one great and primary object” of the Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops was “the economic utilization of maimed men untrained in any craft,” “men broken in the wars, men whose arms and legs and hands are stricken off or permanently injured.” Women and girls, dependents and daughters of servicemen, were also employed primarily to paint the toys and dolls.

The article further points out that by 1916, there were workshops in a number of cities, making “goods which local circumstances point out as economically suitable.” In Birmingham, metal toys, including lead soldiers, were made.

The Bradford workshop focused on printing and woolly toys. Colchester made household basics and porcelain toy bricks, while Liverpool and Belfast made small furniture and toys. “Lord Roberts” cigarettes were produced at all the main centers. Toys were an obvious product, as the war cut off the supply of toys from Germany, previously one of the main sources of imported toys. There was also a patriotic desire to build up the toy industry so that when the war ended, Britain would have no need of imports (this was sadly not achieved).

The August 1915 issue of Games and Toys had this to say about the Workshops further confirming their importance and the respect with which they were given: “Splendid work is being done at the Lord Roberts memorial Workshops, which have been founded, as our readers know, with a view to giving employment to the men who have lost their limbs or have been otherwise hopelessly injured in fighting for their country. The Workshops are turning out some very fine lines in toys. A very successful concert was given recently at Norfolk House kindly lent by the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk, and which was honored by the presence of the Princess Royal and Princess Maud.

Sir Frederick Milner made a strong appeal on behalf of these workshops. He quoted the cases of two soldiers who had lost both their arms. One is now acting as a guide to the visitors to the workshops, the other is superintending the machinery, and both, since they left hospital, have had vistas of a new life opened up before them. All this has been done at a comparatively small cost, for over 20,000 voluntary helpers have given willing services in the foundation and running of the various institutions.”

I have been unable to find any details regarding the continued existence of these Workshops today. However, during the 1950s Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mum) made an annual visit to the Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops. These visits were captured on newsreels filmed by British Pathe.

Just Google www.britishpathe.com and enter Lord Roberts Memorial Workshop and many films appear. One of my favorites shows her December 1951 visit. The film, less than a minute in length, shows the Queen expressing her delight over a wonderful Princess Elizabeth walking doll made by the Workshops. Another exceptional newsreel depicts her ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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1938 visit to the Imperial Institute in Kensington to purchase Christmas presents made by the Lord Roberts Workshops and to urge others to do the same to help the disabled veterans.

The most recent reference I was able to unearth was a December 7, 1972 press photo of Princess Anne viewing a display of hats at the Lord Roberts Workshop Fair in London. From that point on, however, I find nothing.

Now for the dolls attributed to the Lord Roberts Workshops. According to the March 1916 edition of The Toy & Fancy Goods Trader Magazine, the workshops “have taken over the doll factory of Messrs. Keen & Co of So. Milton Street, and are now employing soldiers and sailors to assist in making Hilda Cowham Kiddies made of wood by British Novelty Works, Victoria & Albert Museum the known “Vera” dolls, for which Collection. Names of dolls (left to right) Demure Dora, Little Miss Folly, Mademoiselle, Messrs. Keen are famous.” The “Vera” Motherly Molly, Nurse Nora, Saucy Sally doll was similar to the dolly faced German doll in appearance. They had either “British ceramic” (Bisque) or composition heads on ball jointed composition bodies. They ranged from 15-1/2 to 27 inches.

Several years earlier, in the October 1913 issue of The Toy & Fancy Goods Trader Magazine, it was reported “a firm of Messrs, Kean (sic) & Co., manufacturing new and very strong composition body for china heads imported from Germany.

Subsequently, when the Trading with the Enemy Act came to be rigorously applied it was revealed that J. Kohnstam, Kean & Co was only a front for a German firm.” Perhaps that is why Keen & Co was able to be acquired by Lord Roberts Workshops.

According to the Coleman Encyclopedia, Part II, the Vera dolls made by The Workshops were dressed Composition Lord Roberts Baby Doll. Photo courtesy of Ann Coleman.

Taken at 2018 exhibit by Doll Collectors of Great Britain held in conjunction with 200 Years of and distributed by Laurie Hansen & Childhood event.

Co. This short lived company sold not only dolls made by Lord Roberts In the April 1916 issue of Toy & Fancy Goods Trader Trader, it was Workshops but also dolls designed by the popular English reported that the Workshops “are now making dolls in no less illustrator Hilda Cowham (1873-1964). Cowham was known for her depiction of long legged children with curly than sixteen different varieties.” This article further described a visit to the Workshops exhibit at the 1916 Toy Fair, which was hair. The Cowham designed dolls were made for Laurie “one of the most attractive stalls at the Fair” with “over eighty Hansen by Hancock & Sons (a name I would encounter different kinds of toys” but “the feature of the stand, in our later during my research). Hilda Cowham also designed opinion, was the beautiful range of dressed and undressed dolls.” dolls for both Dean’s and Chad Valley. The Cowham designed dolls made by Dean’s subsidiary, British Novelty In addition to the Vera dolls, Lord Roberts Workshops made outstanding military portrait dolls, baby dolls, and kewpies.

Works, were known as Hilda Cowham Kiddies.

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In 1917 Lord Roberts Workshops introduced their Chunky Toys line. These were cute wooden dolls with moveable arms and legs with painted clothing representing soldiers, sailors, Red Cross nurses, etc.

WWI found other British firms entering the doll manufacturing and distribution business in order to fill the void created when German imports ceased. Briefly, here are some of the British names encountered.

Hamley Bros., founded in 1760, is the oldest and largest toy shop in the world.

Prior to WWI, a descendent of founder William Hamley was already a noted doll expert according to a 1902 issue of The London Magazine reporting that “Mr. Hamley, an expert in doll portraiture gives details of the dolls he has made. These dolls with wax or porcelain heads include portraits of the Royal family and famous military and theatrical persons.”

Chunky Toys…Almay online image color photo: dollshousespastandpresent.com/ issue17june2013p4.htm

Fumsup “British Ceramic” made by Hancock & Sons (Foreman collection) Fumsup postcard produced by Raphael Tuck (Foreman collection)

Mr. Hamley probably designed and financed these dolls, but it is doubtful that he actually made the porcelain heads. The Pierottis made most of the wax dolls for Hamley. Perhaps it is Mr. Hamley that designed the fabulous Lord Roberts portrait doll made by the Pierottis and which now resides in the Victoria Albert Museum.

By 1915 Hamley appears to be one of the major players selling British made dolls. The Coleman’s Encyclopedia referenced information provided

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Ad for Fumsup Good Luck Mascot and a military watch (for anyone that knows me… you know I had to mention a timepiece somewhere in my article)

Hewitt & Leadbetter dolls made of British Ceramic marked Willow Pottery, circa 1914-1920.

Left two photos: Coleman Collection.

Below two photos: Worthpoint/eBay.

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Lord Kitchener and King Albert of Belgium, probably

by Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops.

Victoria & Albert Museum of Childhood Collection.

The VA description stated: Artist/Maker Unknown.

King Albert, General Joffre, King George V, and Admiral Jellicoe made by the Women’s Emergency Corps Workshop. As I continued my research I questioned whether these might actually have been the dolls made by The Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops.

In 1914 Hancock & Sons (Gordon Works, Corona Pottery) entered the doll making business. Hancock & Sons (1857-1937) promoted their “British Ceramic” dolls, heads and limbs from 1914 to 1918. They were the sole manufacturer of “Fumsup” dolls which were distributed by Hamley. While “Fumsup” was a new name to me, to the British of 1916 it was a most familiar name. Reminiscent of the Kewpie doll, the name “Fumsup” was derived from the traditional good luck symbol “thumbs up.” In addition to being available in bisque, this little fellow could also be found as a metal charm with a body of brass or silver and a head made of wood, thus marrying two common forms of good luck… touching wood and the thumbs up sign. By 1920 “Fumsup” was also available in celluloid and rubber.

Other doll names connected to Hamley during this time frame included Pooksie, Lulu, and a kewpie type named Elfie. In 1922 Hamley’s offered two Asian influenced dolls, Ping Pong and Chu Chin Chow while still promoting “Fumsup”.

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Lord Kitchener, composition head and limbs on cloth body (Chip Barkel collection)

Lord Kitchener from Australian War Memorial Collection. They attribute doll to Lord Roberts, however, describe it as having a bisque head, although it does appear to be composition.

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Field Marshall John French

Admiral Jellicoe (Ann Coleman power point presentation)

Hewitt & Leadbetter (Willow Pottery 1914-1920) was one of the first British firms to manufacture “British Ceramic” doll heads, as well as kewpie type figures. They too turned to Hamley for distribution. The kewpies sold wholesale for $1.12 to $2.12 per dozen. By 1919 Hewitt & Leadbetter had 30 kilns and over 1000 employees making dolls. One year later they would be closing their doors forever. Some shoulder head dolls encountered are marked “Willow England” under a number in a square.

The Women’s Emergency Corps, according to Wikipidia, “was a service organization founded in 1914 by Evelina Haverfield, Decima Moore, and the Women’s Social and Political Union to contribute to the war effort of the United Kingdom in World War I. The corps was intended to train woman doctors, nurses and motorcycle messengers.” A September 1914 London Times article reported that The Women’s Emergency Corps had opened toy making workshops to give employment to women. Aside from a brief mention in the Coleman Encyclopedia and a 1980 UFDC Convention Journal article by Carolyn Goodfellow, I have found little else about the doll production by this organization. According to Carolyn Goodfellow’s article “it is probable that the portrait dolls of Lord Kitchener and Albert, King of the Belgians, were made by one of the Women’s Emergency Corps Workshops.” The key word here is “probable.” Since 1980, however, it appears through my research that many of these dolls are now attributed to the Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops. Did the Women’s Emergency Corps purchase dolls from Lord Roberts and dress them?

Due to the scarcity of information and lack of photos regarding the Women’s Emergency Corps doll making activities, I’m inclined to think that they are not a major factor in British doll production.

The majority of these military portrait type dolls that I have been able to locate in various collections (of which there are not many) appear to have composition heads (as advertised in the 1915 Hamley advertisement) and limbs on a cloth body. The Lord Kitchener doll in the Australian War Memorial Collection is attributed to the Lord Roberts Workshops. While the Lord Kitchener and King Albert dolls in the Victoria and Albert Museum are marked maker “unknown.”

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The Doll Pottery Company (1916-1922) of Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent was first listed in the January 1916 issue of Potteries Gazette. The article states that the company was registered with a capital of 2,000 pound sterling ($10,000) “to carry on the business of manufacturers of dolls’ heads, in parian or other pottery ware, manufacturers of and dealers in dolls’ heads, bodies, and clothing.” They distributed dolls through their London showroom. The dolls were made of “British Ceramic” by Crown Staffordshire Porcelain Company, often using molds taken directly from German doll heads (note the similarity between the two Doll Pottery Company coquettes in my collection with my nearly identical, albeit of superior quality, Gebruder Heubach coquette). My two Doll Pottery examples are marked “English Make//Reg 654305//D.P.Co.28-6. Number 654305 noted on my dolls was registered on February 15, 1916. In 1917 the company was offering 120 different models and by 1922 the company was no more.

The amazing speed with which the British doll and toy industry responded to the WWI demand was offset by its rapid decline following the War’s end. Although shortlived, this period of British doll history truly epitomizes the patriotic spirit.

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Doll Pottery Company Coquettes (Foreman Collection) DPCo Coquettes compared to Gebruder Heubach Coquette (Foreman Collection)

Mascotes Doll Treasures from an

Estate Sale by

Mary Senko he allure of an estate sale for me is never just the hunt, but the quintessential journey about the history behind the wonderful treasures that can be found. I am continually surprised at what I have been able to dig out of attics, closets, and rubbish piles at estate sales. It makes the journey so much fun and addictive.

I wouldn’t say I’m an “American Picker,” but I will acknowledge the allure of that junk pile! You just never know what you are going to find . . .

The story of the Mascotes Doll Treasures started with such an estate sale, and the hope for a new treasure in that junk pile. Searching through boxes in the garage, back rooms, and ultimately an upstairs bedroom, led me to a box of tourist dolls from the 1940s and 1950s.

Initially I was not enamored with them, and passed them over. However, after I searched through the room, a brightly colored outfit in another box of tourist dolls beckoned to me to take a second glance. Inside the grouping of items were five Mascotes dolls that intrigued me for their delicate detail, hand painting and hand stitching. The colors, details, and condition were delightful, and I headed to the exit with the items in my shopping bag. As the sale was ending in a few hours, I asked for a discounted price, and much to my surprise I got it! I was off and running to the car with my treasures, which also included a lovely Featherweight Sewing machine.

Who says Jack Sparrow is the only one that finds treasure? My purchases turned into quite a prize when I reached home and began sorting my treasure and seeking

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clues about these delightful 7” little dolls. I looked over the small wired frame women and men, cleverly made with large feet that allowed them to stand on their own, and present their beautifully detailed costumes. Each 7” doll had a tag, “Mascotes Maria Helena” in gold, and all the tags were completely intact on each doll.

The Mascotes dolls I am presenting here were made as tourist dolls in the 1940s and ‘50s in Portugal. The English translation of Mascote means a person, animal, or thing that would bring good luck, or be a lucky charm. I definitely felt lucky that I had found a small collection of unique dolls to share.

One can see that the dolls represent the people and regions of Portugal, where they were made and sold. While searching for information I learned some interesting details from an Ebay Seller, who had inherited dolls from her grandmother. Her grandparents traveled to Portugal while stationed overseas following WWII. Her grandmother had shopped at U.S. commissaries in Europe and the U.S. and the dolls were sold there.

Several had price tags from the U.S. commissaries on her Ebay site. In addition to the commissaries, the dolls were frequently found in tourist shops and boutiques.

Originally priced for approximately $2.50 each, and sold in a colorful box, this tourist doll made an easy gift to send home to the U.S.A. or take home following a tour overseas. The $2.50 price tag was not a small sum, which meant that the quality, colors, and packaging had to be eye-catching. Let’s take a deeper look into their origins and country affiliation.

Fig. 1 • Traditional Portuguese costumes, typically worn for festivals and celebrations

Fig. 2 • Beautiful decoration on the back of the woman’s vest

Portugal, as a nation, is one of the oldest European national states. The territory of modern Portugal has been continuously settled, invaded and fought over since prehistoric times. The influences of the invaders, and also those that came following WWII, led to a mix of colors, styles and symbolic decorations on the garments that are worn today by the Portuguese people (Figure 1 and 2).

Travelers today will find that the historic garments are mainly worn for festivals or holidays, (Figure 3 and 4) but in rural communities one can still see the locals dressed in colors and styles symbolic of the regions in which they live.

Examining the box for the Mascotes Dolls, it was exciting to see that the dolls I found at the estate sale are represented in the paper designs. The box was decorated with bright colors that were now somewhat faded, but still clear.

Maria Helena Mascotes is denoted in a window pane pattern throughout the paper, and the images of the dolls that were held inside are on the paper. One can identify which trades or occupations are represented by the costumes the dolls are wearing (Figure 5). Note the box paper wraps all the way around and covers the bottom (Figure 6), which was an added expense for the manufacturer, but a sign of quality and a focus on detail.

Fig. 3 • Another example of skirt decorations

Fig. 4 • Traditional skirt and apron with head covering worn by women

Fig. 5 • Front of box

Fig. 6 • Image of Box for Maria Helena Mascotes

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Fig. 7 • Matador with his swords

Looking at the Mascotes dolls we start with the most majestic, the Matador!!! Our Matador (Figure 7) has a stance of pride wearing his beautifully beaded and detailed costume. He is holding his swords swizzle paper-covered sticks - denoting his victory over the bull. The Bullfight is an historic and cultural part of life in Portugal, one that draws large crowds. Next, not as majestic, but also displaying pride, is our Farmers Wife. She is holding the large spindle of woven wool (Figure 8) from a region where sheep are plentiful.

On the bottom of her foot (Figure 8a), we see the manufacturing stamp of Made in Portugal, and S. Estrela on her other foot with a 7 which denotes her size. S. Estrela stands for Serra da Estrela, the “Star Mountain Range.” Serra da Estrela is mainland Portugal’s highest point at 1993 meters or 6539 ft above mean sea level. The stamp indicates she represents this region, which is one of the top food producing regions in Portugal. S. Estrela is known for sheep, goats, cheese production, beef production in the lower ranges, and wine and olive oil production. We see our Farmers Wife’s delight in holding a large spindle of spun wool which she will take to market to sell, or weave into a poncho similar to the one her husband has thrown over his shoulder. Our Farmer (Figure 9) is off to market with her, and he smiles with pride at his skilled spouse.

With his sheep, goats, chickens, and crops in the field, the farmer and his family will have a full table.

Fig. 8 • Farmers Wife with her spindle of wool

Fig. 8a • Made in Portugal and S. Estrela 7 on the bottom of the Farmer’s Wife’s shoes.

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Fig. 9 • Farmer

The Fisherman (Figure 10) represents another major industry in Portugal.

Portugal is bordered by Fig. 11 • Village Matron the Atlantic Ocean on two sides, and fishing remains the lifeblood of many coastal communities Fig. 10 • Fisherman in Portugal. We imagine that this doll was a favorite “travel charm or piece of travel luck” that ended up in many bags heading back to America or other shores, after the delights of Portugal were enjoyed. Our fisherman has his net ready as he saunters to his boat for another day off-shore catching fish and making a good living at it we hope. Breaded Sweet Sardines are a favorite of the Portuguese people, and plentiful in the ocean off the shores of Portugal.

Served warm with bread dipped in olive oil and trays of cheese, one knows our Fisherman I looked high and low, and could gather little has filled many tables with his catch. The detail and information about the Manufacturing Company, and fabric colors of our Fisherman are subtle and his hat is set after checking with Ann Coleman, she too conceded she securely on his head, so that the wind doesn’t catch it and had little information on them. Interestingly, her sister blow it away. I am enamored with the little net floats that was enamored with them, and bought several when they are carefully attached to his netting, another indication of were in Europe researching. Perhaps our next installment the quality manufacturing of these dolls. on Maria Helena will include more about the visionary Our last doll, the carefully dressed Village Matron and the company.

(Figure 11), represents the hospitality industry with her My Maria Helena Mascotes have indeed taken me on brightly colored blouse, skirt and apron. She even has a a journey, and I hope you have enjoyed this little trip and blue petticoat under her skirt to show more color as she some special “lucky charms.” I have a new item on my sashays around the tables at her restaurant. With hands bucket list, placed there by my special “Mascotes.” It’s a on hips she is ordering the servers to bring the Juniper trip to Portugal to see the sights, enjoy the delights, and Beef Stew, get cheese and bread platters on the tables, revel in the journey our dolls take us on. breaded sweet sardines set out, and glasses of delicious wine poured for the lucky patrons of her restaurant. This Mary Senko is a lifetime doll enthusiast living in the doll was also seen with a chicken looped on her head Greater Seattle Area. She is a former Past President of for market day, using the fishnet from the Fisherman’s the Tacoma Doll Club, Immediate Past President of the costume, and perched on top of her flat cap. Chicken Seattle Doll and Toy Collectors Club, and member in along with seafood are staples that are commonly found good standing of the Carmel Doll and Toy Study Group. along the coastal communities. Our Village Matron appears skilled and ready to serve up many tasty delicacies . . .

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Cowgirl Dolls of the

1950s

by Donna W. Brown

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he 1950s were a time of celebrating the American West.

Little boys and girls put on their outfits of denim and fringe, buckled up their holsters complete with cap guns, and donned their hats to watch their favorite TV shows. Cowboy Hopalong Cassidy was the first western TV series in 1949, but soon Roy Rogers and Dale Evans would rule the television waves from 1951 to 1957. Every little girl wanted to be, “Queen of the West,” and her brother pretended to be “King of the Cowboys,” as they watched The Roy Roger’s Show. Nancy Ann Storybook marketed 8-inch official Dale and Roy dolls dressed in red plaid shirts and tan felt hats.

It seemed that everywhere you looked there were cowgirls. Many advertisements on television and magazine ads featured a cowgirl as the main character. There were cowgirl puzzles, jewelry, handkerchiefs, Valentine cards, paper dolls and coloring books. Two popular movies featured cowgirls, Annie Get Your Gun, 1950, starring Betty Hutton and Calamity Jane, 1953, with Doris Day as the lead. These outspoken and talented cowgirls inspired little girls to pretend their bikes were horses and to cherish any doll dressed in a cowgirl costume.

There had been infrequent cowgirl dolls over the years, but in the 1950s most manufacturers were quickly turning their best-selling hard plastic dolls into cowgirls.

Vogue transformed their 8-inch Ginny into a cowgirl with their 1951 Frolicking Fables series. She wore a black and silver outfit with a pink scarf. In 1953 and 1954, Vogue changed Ginny’s western look to bright green with a stenciled horse and rider on her felt skirt. This was part of a My Twins set that included a matching cowboy outfit.

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Vogue Ginny doll in cowgirl outfit from My Twins set 1953 & 1954, missing hat and scarf.

In 1955 Ginny wore a purple cowgirl suit with gold trim, and in 1956 the ensemble changed to turquoise and white, then in 1958 it was offered in red and white. All the Ginny cowgirl outfits had a felt hat, cloth boots and a metal gun hanging from her skirt.

In 1959, Vogue gave Ginny and their 10-inch Jill doll the same blue, black and silver cowgirl suit.

Some of the Ginny clones also came as less expensive cowgirls.

Active Doll Company’s Mandy wore a copy of Ginny’s outfit in 1957.

In the same year, Virga Creations distributed an 8-inch cowgirl in a brown fringed skirt, red hat, boots and holster.

Hard plastic 16-inch cowgirl doll which sold for $5.79. Wards Christmas catalog, 1953.

McCall’s cowgirl pattern for Ideal’s Toni doll.

ABOVE: Cowgirl Paper dolls published by Merrill, 1950 LEFT: Children’s pattern for western outfits by McCall.

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Terri Lee Inc. dressed both the Terri Lee doll and her brother Jerri Lee in matching western attire in 1950.

Fancier than others, their shirts were satin and their cuffs had fringe. American Character Doll Company offered Sweet Sue as Annie Oakley. She wore a green and gold cowgirl dress with her name embroidered on the skirt. In 1955 Arranbee turned their 10-inch Littlest Angel into a cowgirl with a brown leatherette vest and skirt, felt hat and double holster. Their larger Nanette doll came in a matching cowgirl costume.

There were many straight leg display dolls dressed as cowgirls with attached clothing. They were 8 or 10 inches tall and were sold in Dime Stores. House of Dolls produced a cowboy and cowgirl that came as a set. They had red felt clothing, boots, holster and hat.

Another was the Ken Murray’s Glamour Cowgirl doll. He hosted a variety show on television in the early 1950s, and he called the girls on the show “Glamourlovelies.” Murray’s cowgirl doll was an 8-inch display doll with chaps. When you turned her over, she was bare and her belt said, “I like the wideopen spaces.”

In 1957 Ideal Manufacturing Company dressed a 12-inch Shirley Temple doll in a black and white fringed cowgirl ensemble. This was not the first Shirley Temple cowgirl. In 1936 a composition Shirley was dressed as a Texas Ranger for the Texas Centennial and she wore chaps, boots, vest, and a 10-gallon hat with a band that read, “Ride ‘Em Cowboy.”

ABOVE: Shirley Temple holding her 1936 cowgirl look alike doll.

LEFT: General Electric ad for a 17-inch television featuring a cowgirl on the screen and a little cowgirl playing by the TV. BELOW: Vintage cap gun and western charm bracelet, 1950s.

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ABOVE: Cowgirl Valentine card, 1950s.

RIGHT: Playthings magazine ad for Hopalong Cassidy cowboy and cowgirl outfits, January 1951.

8-inch cowgirl display doll

by House of Dolls Ken Murray’s Glamour Cowgirl doll front, manufactured by Marcie Dolls.

Back of Glamour Cowgirl with message, “I like the wide-open spaces.”

Tiny celluloid cowgirl doll, 1930s.

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In 1958 Deluxe Premium Corporation turned their 25-inch high heel fashion doll into Gail of the Golden West. Previously she had been sold as Lovable Louise. She appeared in a grocery store display beside a cardboard horse. She wore a brown velvet skirt, gold satin blouse, brown plastic boots, and a tan hat. An identical costume was also used on their 20-inch Little Miss Fashion Doll which had a little girl figure and flat feet. They both had short strawberry blonde hair.

If a little girl wanted to transform one of her older dolls into a cowgirl, McCall’s had patterns that fit most hard plastic dolls, plus western patterns for children. The Mary Hoyer doll also had her own cowgirl pattern and many stitching magazines offered cowgirl doll fashions to be crocheted and knitted.

Another famous cowgirl personality was Philadelphia’s Sally Starr.

With her long blonde hair and cowgirl attire, she charmed children for over two decades hosting the television show Popeye Theater. Known as “Our Gal Sal,” she introduced cartoons and Three Stooges short films while chatting with young guests who often wore western costumes.

ABOVE: Gail of the Golden West 25-inch vinyl fashion doll in grocery store display. Deluxe Premium Corporation, 1958.

RIGHT: Sally Starr Circle P 10-inch fashion doll.

Mandee Doll Manufacturing company, 1957.

BELOW: Sally Starr, host of Philadelphia children’s show, Popeye Theater.

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Ideal Toni doll in homemade cowgirl outfit, McCall’s Annual magazine, 1952.

In the late 1950s most girls in her viewing area had a Sally Starr doll, which was a 10-inch Circle P fashion doll by the Mandee Doll Manufacturing Company.

She had red painted nails, platinum blonde hair, wore red high heel boots and a holster with two guns. Her felt cowgirl ensemble came in either white, yellow or blue. The network sold many Sally Starr cowgirl items including a doll coach and a cowgirl outfit to fit Patti Playpal.

When Sally was close to 90 years old, she invited me to her home and confided that she had lost all her memorabilia in a house fire many years ago, including her beloved Sally Starr doll. Yet she was bubbly and told me that she once had a part in the Three Stooges full length film, The Outlaws is Coming in 1965. Before she left for Hollywood, she had promised her young fans that she would meet John Wayne and bring back a message for them.

Wearing her full cowgirl outfit and large white hat, Sally made her way to his front door, knocked and explained to the butler that she needed to see John Wayne for the kids in Philadelphia. He refused but she persisted. Finally, she heard a deep voice say, “Let the little lady in.” John Wayne then invited Sally to the kitchen where he made coffee and served her cake.

Though westerns and cowgirl dolls lost popularity by the early 1960s, I still have the Sally Starr cowgirl doll that I received for my sixth birthday; a doll I held every night as I watched Sally on TV. The second time I visited her, I took a gift of a Sally Starr doll that I found on eBay and she cried tears of joy. Cowgirl Sally Starr always closed her show with, “Love, Luck and Lollypops.” Those also were her last words to me as she sat smiling and hugging her namesake cowgirl doll.

Seiberling Tire ad featuring a little cowgirl, Saturday Evening Post, June 1951.

Roy Rogers’ and Dale Evans’ Big Book to Color. Whitman, 1954.

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A Child’s Opera-House Puppet Theater Six French Dolls as the Cast of Characters

by Laurie Baker

Guignolsland.com photo

Wikiwand photo

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he art of puppetry is cherished by all ages in France, and has been a beloved source of entertainment for hundreds of years. Street performances continue today, based on the beloved characters in the Guignol tradition: Guignol, his wife Madelon, and his friend, Gnafron.

Referring to Guignol, “The hand puppet was created by the puppeteer Laurent Mourguet of Lyons in the early 19th century and was supposedly named for an actual canut, or Lyonnais silk worker....Short-nosed, round-eyed, and perpetually surprised, he was easily duped but quick to extricate himself from trouble and to help his friends and drinking companions.”

In 1808, Mourguet was a street dentist, practicing in Lyon. He began to use puppets to attract clients to his business, and distract them from the dental procedures. Imagine dentistry without anesthesia, using crude instruments to pull teeth, on the public streets

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of Lyon! It would take more than puppets to divert MY attention!

Two hundred years after Guignol’s birth, as a “dental anesthetic,” he continues to poke fun at the establishment and satirize the rich and powerful, even today. Puppet shows are everywhere in France, and are favorites of children and adults as well. The themes may be adult, but the action appeals to all.

It is essential to understand that the Guignol puppet shows are not to be confused with the Grand Guignol, a theatrical adaptation popular in Paris. Posters from that era show that the Grand Guignol “entertainment” included bloody, gruesome and terrifying scenes, with decapitations, vampires, and horror! Audiences joined in, shouting and urging on the gory spectacles. It was common for women to faint! Guignol puppet shows for the masses and the Grand Guignol have nothing more in common than their name.

With puppetry so popular, it is not surprising that toy puppet theaters and puppets were sold in Paris department stores for fortunate children. They could act out favorite stories, and invent new ones, using hand puppets or small dolls as marionettes. Dolls were attached to wires so children could move the players around easily.

Some of the theaters were tabletop models, meant to be used with mignonette-sized dolls, while others were large enough for a child or two to crouch behind, using hand puppets for their players. Unscripted and bound only by imagination, the performances were great fun to watch, and even more fun to produce! Friends and family alike could join in.

The puppet theater featured in this article is an ornate French Opera House, circa 1880, complete with an original silk curtain that raises and lowers with a simple wind-up crank.

I wondered why there was a bent nail by the hand crank. I almost removed it. Then I discovered that when the curtain was raised to the right height for the players, the crank would catch on that nail, so the curtain would not unroll, and come crashing back down. High tech! The theater folds flat. When open, two side panels with original silk fabric hide the puppeteers (upper right).

There are two backdrops of French interiors, one on each side of the rear stage piece. The lithographed interior sets are marked La Poupee Modele.

The marbleized-paper stage floor is on hinges, and folds down into place.

Each actor has a thin wire attached to the top of the head, up through the center of their hats. The puppeteer can either dangle them about on the stage, or secure them to several thick wires that run Stage Right to Stage Left, backstage. Scooting the actors across the wires allowed for additional action.

ABOVE: Opera House facade BELOW: Backstage

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6 players and a dog, ready for action

6 Players in Original Box

Shortly after the Opera House was listed online, the six French characters and the dog were listed. They truly belonged together. The six characters and their dog came in the original, glass-topped box trimmed with Dresden paper. The lace paper inside was still intact. Point—click!

A few weeks later, the Opera House and Players arrived at my door from the Netherlands—ready for action! I was fortunate to find the complete set of characters in such remarkable condition, and their Opera House, to scale.

The fine folks at La Tresorerie on Ruby Lane are noted for listing quality things, and these are no exception.

The Cast of Characters are all 5” French dolls, with bisque heads, crude wooden bodies, and simple, composition arms. The painting of their heads is quite good for such small dolls, with defined eyelashes and blushed cheeks. They are strung loosely, so there is a lot of “action” when moved about. They have humanhair wigs, glass eyes, and detailed costumes. There are: two Soldiers; one Country Girl; one Magistrate who can play the part of a Priest, if required; a lavishlycostumed Polichinelle; and a Black Devil. The Black Devil is a common theatrical character of the day, with red eyes, a red mouth, horns and a tail! French tradition also references a Blue Devil and a Red Devil. Every production needs a villain, and it is easy to see which Player assumes that role in this group.

A German silk-upholstered sofa, and the Shepherdess’ two German antique Putz sheep, serve as “props,” and were purchased separately.

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INTRODUCING...THE CAST OF CHARACTERS The Country Girl has her original pet, a black dog, who is furry, with glass eyes, and a ribbon collar. He, too, has his own wire, so he can move about freely on stage.

The Dog and the Sheep provide ample opportunities for funny sound effects and antics!

Country Girl/Shepherdess

The two Soldiers are dressed in uniform with military regalia. With their skills and training, they might be called upon to restore order, should the Black Devil get out of hand.

By far the most elaborate costume belongs to the Polichinelle. Historically, in French culture, Polichinelle is a complex character. He is vulgar, crude, and unpredictable, with the added onus of having been born out of an egg! His features are exaggerated and leering.

His life is chaotic, but his costume is always the same.

It is stitched of fine fabrics and trims, very ornate, with a fancy, often pointed hat. Two fabric colors alternate on each leg, and his shoes are mismatched. He does not walk, he leaps and prances. He is often depicted with legs akimbo and a diabolical smile. Oddly, he has a curious hump on his back and another on his front torso. The humps were thought to represent sexuality and humor.

Over time, his image changed to a more childfriendly version: Polichinelle as a prankster, the funny clown who is there to entertain, tease, play tricks and make you laugh. You can see, on the Polichinelle doll’s detailed costume, the bizarre hump, front and back.

Though the doll who represents Polichinelle is a girl, and a more benign character, she still has the requisite hump on her back and front torso.

Two soldiers in uniform

The Priest/Magistrate, dressed in his robes with lace jabot and hat, can either perform the many duties of a village priest, such as driving out Devils, or act as Magistrate, so he can mete out justice with a fair hand.

Magistrate/Priest

Classic Polichinelle

Back view

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In contrast, the Black Devil is obviously the villain, with red, scary eyes, red frowning mouth, horns and a tail. His black color represents evil, not race. France was a Catholic country, and what better villain than one associated with Satan!

Black Devil, Blue Devil, Red Devil—these were the evil-doers.

Imagine French youngsters, so long ago, entertaining themselves and their families with clever plot lines, loud discourse, and comic action on stage!

Might it have looked something like this?

RIGHT: Black Devil with horns FAR RIGHT: Black Devil back view

THE PLOT THICKENS

Country Girl: “What’s the matter, Dog? Do you hear something over there?” Black Devil: “Hiss!” Dog: “Grrrr.”

The curtain rises.

Magistrate: “What? Where!? Wait! We think we DO hear something.

And I smell a rat!

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“Not anymore. Polichinelle has forced it out, and there it is! Grab its horns!” …. “Polichinelle has chased him off! Hurray for Polichinelle!

We are saved!”

The curtain falls, and our players take a bow. Polite applause

When I unpacked and set up the Opera House, I found myself moving the Players across the stage on their little feet, speaking their parts in squeaky voices and very poor French. Good thing there was no one there but me to witness that. But for just a moment, that childlike sense of play took over—and it was really fun! I guess that is why they call a performance a “play.”

Today, in children’s playrooms, in schools and libraries, there is often a puppet theater and lots of puppets. The action goes something like this: Children choose their puppet. The audience takes their place. Children duck behind the stage. The curtain is drawn open. There are giggles and whispered stage directions. “Shhhh!”

The play begins, with silly, exaggerated dialogue. Animal puppets sound off--moos, bleats, barks, hisses, meows and growls. All too soon, two or more of the puppets are in conflict. There is swatting, pouncing and punching. It is Punch and Judy mayhem.

Then, the audience joins in. Who can resist? They snatch the puppets right off the stage! The “fourth wall” is gone—it’s a free-for-all! Puppets fly out from behind the theater and into the “crowd!” Can this be any different than the puppet shows of little French children, so long ago? Some things never change . . . let the show go on!

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READER REPORT, from Australia

The

Waltons Dolls

by Georgina Brown

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was a big fan of the T.V. series “The Waltons,” made by Lorimar productions Inc. (now Warner Bros.) back in the 1970’s. This very popular series portrayed a large and loving family who lived in a big house on fictitious “Waltons Mountain” in Virginia, U.S.A. during the Great depression (1929 - 1941). The family members were made up of Grandpa and Grandma Walton (Zeb and Esther), Olivia and John Walton and their seven children; John-

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Boy, Mary-Ellen, Erin, Jason, Ben, Jim-Bob, and Elizabeth.

They were a supportive family in times of trouble, each with their own endearing personalities. Their famous bedtime “Good night John-Boy” became a catch phrase!

Other characters in the series included grocery store owner, Ike Godsey and his wife Corabeth, and the sweet spinster “The Recipe” making sisters, Mamie and Emily Baldwin, to name a few.

Between 1974 and 1976 the Mego corporation produced six members of the Waltons family as dolls. This was a complete departure from their usual action figure dolls such as “G.I. Joe,” Super heroes and other TV characters. The Waltons dolls were 8” tall, dressed and fully articulated, representing Grandpa and Grandma Walton, Olivia and John Walton, and the two eldest children, John-Boy and Mary-Ellen. All sold as boxed pairs. Unfortunately Mego didn’t make the other Waltons children as dolls and ceased manufacture in 1983 due to bankruptcy.

Of course being a doll lover AND a Waltons fan, I just had to have a set of the Waltons dolls! These were only available through Ebay USA. Fortunately, I had a sister who lived in America at that time who was able to buy them for me. All the dolls’ heads are marked “c 1974 Lorimar Prod. Inc.” and the bodies “Mego Corp. MCMLXX11 pat. pending. Made in Hong Kong”. The dolls are very well made and jointed at the neck and shoulders, elbows and wrists, waist, hips, knees and ankles, so they could easily be posed with their accessories. The hair on the ladies is rooted and the men have painted hair, Grandpa Zeb has his moustache and John-Boy the mole on his cheek!

Grandma and Grandpa Walton (Zeb and Esther). For me, these dolls bear the most resemblance to the characters in the series. They are dressed in their original cotton outfits. Grandma has black stockings and they both have removable black plastic shoes.

The Waltons farm house (complete with plastic furnishings), truck, and Ike Godsey’s store were also produced by Mego in 1975, and were designed to fit the Mego dolls. Now those would have been fun to play with!

Sources; Wikipedia and internet.

Left: Olivia and John, and on the right, Mary-Ellen and John-Boy. All in their original cotton outfits with tiny buttons and metal buckles on the mens braces. Olivia and Mary-Ellen have black stockings and they all have black moulded removable shoes, except for father John, who has brown shoes.

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The Trinckes Collection

15” Extremely beautiful FG French Fashion. Flawless bisque head on a fixed shoulder plate with stunning painted blue eyes, superb quality and artfully decorated. Kid body gusseted at the hips and knees. Antique wig and cork pate, undies, socks and antique boots. Lovely well worn antique dress and matching hat.

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Kathy Libraty’s Antique Dolls

L - R back row:

2. 30” Kestner 164. Big brown sleep eyes. Exc condition. Vtg. white dress .................. $995.

1. 21.5” Bruno Schmidt boy. Excellent. Black velvet suit & Black patent shoes ......................$750.

1. Huge & Chunky 31” Closed Mouth Jumeau in Antique White Cotton Dress w/Copious White Soutache Trim...............$4800 2. 32.5” Beautiful HUGE Simon & Halbig 1279 Character Child... $2700 3. 34” Stunning HUGE 34”Simon & Halbig 1078 Classic Bisque Antique Child Doll in White Antique Dress.......................$1475

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~Layaway Always Available~ Call us at: 718.859.0901 www.rubylane.com/shop/kathylibratysantiques email: KathyLibratysDolls@gmail.com

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Dear «Dollightful» Friends at ADC, Once again, you have made my Day! I just received your June issue, filled with inspiring and wonderful articles. I marvel at the variety and beauty of the contents, and keep wondering: how do you manage to find these subjects, month after month? The articles give me inspiration to investigate further into dollmakers, books, historical facts, and ideas for clothes for my dolls.

At the moment, I try copying the costume of One of the Bru dolls from the Theriault auction (not easy!) and reading more about Dewey’s victory.

THANK you for making our lives better!

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1. 30” Kestner 214. Big Brown sleep eyes. Exc Condition. Vtg. Peach dress .................. $995.

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The 177th Eastern National Calendar of Events Antique to Modern

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.

AUGUST 2020 Continued - Aug 31 ~ Online. Virtual National Doll Festival. Crowne Plaza Dallas Market Center. Rowbear Presents. 831-438-5349.

RowbearPresents@charter.net.

NationalDollFestival.com

CANCELLED! 22 ~ Lapeer, MI. Doll Show and Sale. Lapeer Center Building. Lynn Paullin.

810-938-9993. lynnandcom@aol.com.

23 ~ Lynwood, WA. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Embassy Suites Hotel. Lisa Pepin. pepins4@msn.com. 206-669-7818.

1 ~ Online. A Cataloged Marquis Auction of 1950s Dolls & Their Fashions from Madame Alexander. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. www.theriaults.com

29 ~ Schertz (San Antonio) TX. Doll Show & Sale. Hill Country Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Pkwy., 78154. Dorothy Meredith. (830) 606-5868. dmeredith@dolldr.com.

CANCELLED! 2 ~ Denver, CO. Toy & Doll Supershow. Denver Mart, I-25 at 58th Ave (Exit east). Dana Cain. 303-347-8252.

Dana@DanaCain.com. www.tdsupershow.com.

29 ~ West Chester, OH. Doll Show & Sale.

Queen City Beautiful Doll Club Show.

Entertrainment Junction Expo Room. Margie Schultz.. 513-207-8409. askmargie@aol.com.

CANCELLED! 8 ~ Omaha, NE. Doll Show and Sale. Divine Shepherd Church. River City Doll Club.

Jan Holter. 402-637-9081. Jan.doll.lady@gmail.com.

CANCELLED! 30 ~ Dedham, MA. Collins Gifts.

Doll & Bear Show & Sale. Holiday Inn Boston Dedham Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699.

CollinsGifts14@aol.com. www.collinsgifts.com

CANCELLED! 9 ~ Clifton, NJ. Doll & Bear Show. Boys & Girls Club of Clifton. JMK Shows. jmkshows@aol.com. 201-213-2810.

352-527-6666.

14-17 ~ Online. August 2020 Showcase Event.

DollShopsOnline-Showcase.com & DollShowUSA.com 303-722-8700. www.DollShopsOnline-Showcase.com & Facebook.com/DollShopsOnline. Karen Kosies, (520) 270-0179. Karen@DollShopsOnline.com.

15 ~ Huntsville, AL. Doll Show and Sale.

Sandra Moon Community Complex. Sonya Heim. sonyah4@netzero.com. 256-585-5436. twickenham doll club.webs.com.

CANCELLED! 16 ~ Strongsville, OH. No. Ohio Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn Cleveland-Strongsville Airport. Eileen Green.

(440) 283-5839. phdofdolls@yahoo.com.

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SEPTEMBER 2020 1 - 30 ~ Online. September Virtual Doll Show.

Rowbear Presents. 831-438-5349.

RowbearPresents@charter.net.

NationalDollFestival.com

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THE FAIRGROUNDS

16 Chestnut St. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Building 6 / Exhibit Halls / Air Conditioned and Heated

12 Miles North West of Washington DC (I‑270) Exit 10 to red light, turn left, follow fairgrounds signs.

Hotels: HOLIDAY INN 301.948.8900 HILTON 301.977.8900 VISIT THE LEARNING ROOM UFDC Region 11 sponsored....

Activities include a Meet & Greet, Guest Speakers, Dolly Doctor and Doll Stringing, Doll Identification...And so much more !

20-23 ~ Online. NIADA 2020 Virtual Conference.

Niada.org/virtual-niada-2020. Stephanie Blythe.

(415) 785-3169. niada@niada.org

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CANCELLED! 30 ~ Mankato, MN. Doll Show & Sale. Courtyard Mankato by Marriott Event Center. Lady Slipper Doll Club. Jan Madonna.

507-364-5452. doodles123@frontiernet.net.

CANCELLED! 20-23 ~ Kissimmee, FL. Doll Convention and Sale. Fire-Flies Golden Age of Dolls. Days Hotel by Wyndham. Cynthia Harris.

321-431-3133 (messages). charris779@aol.com.

CANCELLED! 21 ~ Florence, SC. Doll Show & Sale. Pee Dee Doll Club. SiMT (Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology).

Angie Hayek. 843-731-2107. ahayek@aol.com.

Doll & *Toy Show Gaithersburg

SFB EVENTS / S. BELLMAN 239-440-3184

Ph. 732‑536‑4101 Email: santiqbebe@aol.com www.rubylane.com/shops/sarabernsteindolls

sbellman714@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at Eastern National Doll Show - Gaithersburg

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5 ~ Westhampton, NJ. Crescent Shrine.

Sweetbriar Auctions Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Dorothy Hunt. 410-275-2213. sweetbriar@live.com. www.sweetbriarauctions.com 6 ~ Fullerton, CA. Dolls, Bears, Toys & Heirlooms Show and Sale. Hotel Fullerton. Rowbear Presents.

Rowbear Lowman. 831-438-5349.

RowbearPresents@charter.net. NationalDollFestival.com DATE CHANGE FROM APRIL 4. 12 ~ Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Alexander Fireman’s Rec Hall. Linda. 585-482-0835.

POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 3, 2021. 12 ~ Lynwood, WA. Doll Show. Embassy Suites North. Seattle Antique & Collectible Doll & Toy Club. Joy. 425-712-1575. Trevino746@aol.com CANCELLED! 12 ~ Burbank, CA. Doll Show and Sale. St. Francis Xavier Church/Holy Cross Hall. Jewel City Doll Club. Janie Olds. 562-818-2501. j.l.olds@ca.rr.com.

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

13 ~ Maquoketa, IA. Doll Show. Eastern Iowa Doll Show. AmericInn. Sherryl Newton. easterniowadollshows@aol.com.

19 ~ Mt Juliet, TN. Doll & Bear Show and Sale.

Nashville Doll Show. Mt. Juliet Community Center. Jackie Stone. 828-505-2287. jackiestone@charter.net. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com 20 ~ St. Charles, IL. Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Karla Moreland. 815-356-6125. kmorela@ais.net. www.KaneCountyDollShow.com CANCELLED! 20-23 ~ Kissimmee, FL. Convention and Sale Floor. Days Hotel.

Cynthia Harris. 321-431-3133 (Message). charris779@aol.com. fire-fliesdollconvention.com.

26 ~ Asheville, NC. Doll Show. WNC Agricultural Center. The Land O’Sky Doll Club. landoskydollclub.com.

Please visit our website for a fine selection of antique dolls, dollhouse dolls, dollhouse miniatures, teddy bears, all bisque dolls, bathing beauties, kewpies, dresser boxes, snow babies, half dolls, and doll accessories at …

www.TheDollWorks.net

Do you have a doll or small collection you want to sell?

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Send us a photo or a digital photo of your 1-3 doll(s) or accessories with a description and your check or credit card information.

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For More Info Contact: Louann at 217-419-6314 or louannw@antiquedollcollector.com

26 ~ Wichita, KS. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. www.facebook.com/WichitaDollShow.

WichitaDollShow@outlook.com. Nancy Moore contact. 316-210-7628.

27 ~ Flint, MI. Doll Show and Sale. Dom Polski Hall. Flint Barbie and Fashion Doll Club. Sue Ferrier. 810-639-2353. ferrier@centurytel.net.

OCTOBER 2020 1 - 30 ~ Online. Halloween Virtual Doll Show.

Rowbear Presents. 831-438-5349.

RowbearPresents@charter.net.

NationalDollFestival.com

Maquoketa Doll Show

CANCELLED! 3-4 ~ Wilmington, OH. Ohio National Doll Show. Roberts Centre. Gail Lemmon. (440) 396-5386. ohionationaldollshow@gmail.com. ohionationaldollshow.com

MAQUOKETA, IOWA

4 ~ Sturbridge, MA. Collins Gifts. Doll & Bear Show & Sale. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com. www.collinsgifts.com

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 9am to 3pm - $5 Early Bird 8am - $10 Face masks required.

German Biedermeier Cherry Bed with Silk Coverlet

26 ~ Cordova, TN. Doll Show and Sale.

Cordova Community Center. Southern Belles Doll Club. Cheryl Manard. 662-512-0189. cbmanard@aol.com or helenmorris@aol.com.

AmericInn 1910 Nairn Drive Exit 156 off Highway 61 Free appraisals, on site repairs www.facebook.com/ easterniowadollshows.

Sherryl Newton easterniowadollshows@aol.com

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OCT. 2020 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 71 4 ~ Plymouth, MN. Doll Show & Sale. Crowne Plaza Hotel. Bernadette Able. 239-282-9499.

Dolls_Toys_Bears_OhMy@yahoo.com.

10 ~ Fredericksburg, VA. Doll Show. Now & Then Doll Club of Fredericksburg. Sally Bernard.

540-720-5644. mustangsally04@verizon.net.

11 ~ DeWitt, MI. Doll Show and Sale. Banquet and Conference Center of DeWitt. Sandy Johnson Barts. 269-599-1511. SJBbetsys@comcast.net.

Wichita Doll Show

Saturday, SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 9:30 am-4 pm Holiday Inn, 549 S Rock Road, Wichita, KS Antique, Vintage, Modern, Paper Dolls, Accessories, Fabric, Teddy Bears, Miniatures, etc.

BAPS book signing, Exhibit Admission $5, children under 10yrs. free www.facebook.com/WichitaDollShow/ Email: WichitaDollShow@outlook.com Contact: Nancy Moore, 316-210-7628

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17 ~ Goshen, NY. Doll Club Luncheon.

Harness Racing Museum. Hudson Valley Doll Club. emanning727@hotmail.com.

Michael Wolk-Laniewski. 248-252-9635. Or Jan Napier. 586-731-3072. lildolls@excite.com. www.DollShowProductions.com.

18 ~ Buffalo, NY. Doll Show. UB Center for Tomorrow. Joan Malone. 716-422-9057. kirsch.wa@gmail.com

6 ~ Rock Island, IL. Antique Vintage Market.

QCCA Expo Center. Kimberly Schilling.

Melting Pot Productions. 712-326-9964. Kim. aspectacular@gmail.com. www.AntiqueSpectacular.com.

18 ~ Maumee (Toledo), OH. Doll Show. Lucas County Recreation Center. Karen Kosies. toledo@dollshows.net. 520-270-0179.

24 ~ Jonesborough, TN. Doll Show and Sale.

Jonesborough Visitor Center. The Dollhouse.

Ellen Stafford. 423-753-0022. ellen@jonesdollhouse.com.

29-31 ~ Memphis, TN. Doll Artisan Guild International Convention & Doll Show. Hilton Memphis. 607-432-4977. info@dollartisanguild.org. www.dollartisanguild.org 31 ~ Richmond, VA. Doll Show and Sale.

Richmond VA Raceway Complex. Ruth Walker.

434-295-1435. whales89@aol.com. Judy Seay.

434-981-3822.

NOVEMBER 2020 1 ~ Lancaster, PA. Doll, Toy & Teddy Bear Show. Lancaster Farm & Home Center. Ron Funk. 717-371-0395.

1 ~ Madison Heights, MI. Doll Show and Sale.

UFCW Hall. Doll Show Productions Presents.

7 ~ Salisbury, NC. Doll Show. Salisbury Civic Center. www.SoutheasternDollShows.com.

7 ~ Westhampton, NJ. Crescent Shrine.

Sweetbriar Auctions Antique & Vintage Doll Auction. Dorothy Hunt. 410-275-2213. sweetbriar@live.com. www.sweetbriarauctions.com.

8 ~ Santa Rosa, CA. Doll and Toy Show and Sale. Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Bldg.

Redwood Empire Doll and Study Club. Kitti.

707-326-0322. santarosadollshow@gmail.com. santarosadollshow.blogspot.com.

8 ~ Lynwood, WA. Antique Doll & Toy Market.

Embassy Suites Hotel. Lisa Pepin. pepins4@msn.com. 206-669-7818.

14 ~ Anaheim, CA. Doll Show. Brookhurst Community Center. California Doll Collectors.

714-345-5797. 951-264-2732.

Find more doll events near you at www. antiquedollcollector.com, select “Events” tab.

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Cameos at Cats Cradle

15� early English wood. Early period with rare blue eyes. Carved ears, detailed finished body and large hands indicate a date of 1750-1770. Fine costume wig, etc.

Call or text for more info.

Cameos, starting top left: Top left: Fine hard-stone set in 14k ca.1850 $1200 Middle left: Fine hard-stone set in 14k with an unique shape ca. 1860 $995 Bottom left: Large Edwardian square cameo set in 14k white gold filigree mounted with a diamond necklace and emerald accents. ca.1900 $1400

Cameos, starting top right: Top right: Large unique subject cameo of Venus in a shell boat being pulled by dolphins. Set in 14k $695 Middle right: A large shell cameo with the unusual subject of Charity and Family. 14k gold frame ca. 1880 $975 Bottom right: A fine Georgian hard-stone cameo in heavy 18k with pearls and enamel ca. 1800-1820 $2600

C ats C radle O bjects of I nterest A ntiquity & Q uality Provo, Utah

Glen C. Rollins, Prop.

(801) 361-9212

glencrollins@gmail.com rubylane.com/shop/catscradle