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Beautiful Bébés Fine Dolls and Precious Playthings of the Past www.dollshopsunited.com/stores/Bebes Tel: 425.765.4010 Beautifulbebes@outlook.com For excellent service contact Beautiful Bebes when Selling or Consigning!

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Priceless 23” Thullier Bebe ~ This is such a precious Bebe with a sensitive, sweet expressiveness. Her lips seem about to shyly smile. She has the face of a child; tender and disarming. This is a doll from the mid years of the A. Thullier firm. Beautiful dark blue paper weight eyes, curly dark blonde wig, superb antique bonnet in deep green gathered velvet and richly fashioned classic bebe dress. Please call or email for additional details on this captivating child. Overall excellent condition.

A Stunning EJA ~ The measure of a Bebe is her power to mesmerize...

This is such a doll. She is powerfully beautiful. She has extremely expressive blue paper weight eyes; darkly lined and shaded with plum and lilac tones. The artistry of her features is exceptional from her deftly painted coral lips to her shaded nostrils with fine detailing. Her bisque is creamy and translucent. She is adorned with a lovely antique honey-tone blonde mohair wig with gentle waves and curls. Her antique ensemble includes a lace and silk bonnet with sweet rosette adornments, and a pale pink silk dress with classic lines. Original chunky signed Jumeau body. So rare to find especially graced with such beauty in excellent condition. 26” ~ $25,800~

See us at the Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show at the Puyallup Fairgrounds, October 24th and 25th Come visit Beautiful Bebes studio!

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Precious 15” French Poupee ~ Adorable early fashion with endearing face. Sapphire blue threaded eyes richly lined with sweeping lashes and carefully stroked brows. Finely detailed painting of lips and softly shaded cheeks.

Voluminous pink silk gown, bone ivory spyglass, sturdy kid body, swivel neck and pierced ears. Overall excellent condition. $4200~

Fine 17” Jumeau Fashion ~ Beautiful Poupee with light blue threaded paper weight eyes, lovely open features and simply engaging in her antique emerald silk 2 pc. gown, beaded velvet snood and mink muff. Sturdy kid body, swivel neck and beautiful antique auburn wig. $3800~

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10” Apollo Knot Milliner’s Model ~ Wonderful petite version of this popular early doll. Wonderful condition with lovely painted features. Intact wooden spatula hands, early empire waist cotton dress with tiny scale geometric blue print on white ground. Some crazing to chest.

Generally excellent condition. $1350~

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12 3/4” Hertel Schwab w/ two faces and outfits. One is the rare mold 168 googly w/ red molded hair, the other a joyful character child w/ light brushstroked hair. Fully jtd. toddler body, glass eyes all around, and lots of versatility! $5900.

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8” Long paper mache bear cub? Very furry creature covered w/ black sheep skin, glass eyes, detailed mouth and looking for a caretaker 9“ Hertel Schwab character 127, the BISQUE version of the Effanbee Patsy face! 5-pc body, orig. outfit, really special little thing. $1250.

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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

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All Bisque Dolls of the 19th Century

by Becky Ourant

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A visit with the Herrings

by Donna C. Kaonis A collection of Ningyō shows its intimate connection to Japanese culture and traditions.

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Colette, A Classic Good Girl By Petitcollin

by Samy Odin Beginning in 1930, Petitcollin, maker of celluloid dolls, began producing the model known as Colette.

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A Dream Come True - The UFDC’s Research and Archival Library and Museum

UFDC NATIONAL ANTIQUE COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT Blue Ribbon Winners - Part II

October 2015

Tales Told In The Dark!

Nineteenth Century French Toy Shadow Puppet Theaters by Jan Peterson

“La Poupée Modèle” published scripts, puppets, scenery and performance tickets for children to produce their own shadow puppet theaters.

Miniature versions of the French Fashion and Bebe dolls of the Golden era, smaller all bisque dolls have unique appeal as well as being charming space savers. In Becky Ourant’s article she shares rare all bisque dolls made in France and Germany before 1900. On our cover, a 10-1/2 inch Simon and Halbig all bisque mother tends to her young daughter, a 7-inch version. Both dolls are all original. Photo Andy Ourant

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About The Cover

by Lynn Murray Photographed by Keith Kaonis at the 2015 UFDC From simple beginnings the National Convention in Kansas City, MO UFDC museum has grown into a world-class institution.

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Playing With the Christmas Doll

by Frau Käthe Kruse In her 1912 article for the “Delineator,” Käthe Kruse shows the fun possibilities to be had with her lifelike dolls.

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1) 20” Important Scottish ‘Kinderkoph’ - museum class 1840’s Pink Tint child, this one a male, with brown eyes multiple waves and brush marks and the original body w. pink glazed arms! In classic heirloom clothes featuring a pleated tartan skirt, matching stockings, boy’s jacket and signed leather shoes. He is a once in a while acquisition of historic value. $2500 2) 23” Original Signed Pierotti - Important doll signed in three places; at the neckline, initialed on the underwear by the seamstress, and fully signed on the torso (see inset). Plus rooted hair, excellent wax, her lovely original clothes including fine leather shoes! A rarified example w. published provenance. $1495 4) 11” Very Rare ‘Young Queen Victoria’ - in wonderful original clothes and a UFDC 1st Place Ribbon. This cabinet size prize with excellent body & original limbs has articulated ears encased by very pronounced braided loops, with coiled bun high in back.

No facial touch-ups! The Queen of your cabinet! $2750

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3) 11” All Original Gbr. Heubach ‘8420’ - We love the unusually handsome colors in his romantic tartan ensemble over a fully jtd. quality body. A charming Closed Mouth Pouty in the Highlands! $895 5) 17” ‘Portrait Style Belton’ so Bebe like is this very early closed mouth kid body beauty with ‘Bru Teeth’ paperweight eyes, mint bisque arms, original clothes incl. 4-elaborate under layers and leather shoes! $1200

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6) 15” Handsome Kestner Character - a rare enigmatic model of the ‘181’ with closed mouth, molded teeth, plaster pate, mint signed Kestner body & Shoes wearing exceptional Highland attire! $1500

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7) 17” Civil War Portrait Wax - Ask about the historic details of this 85 year old handsome rendering, w. great artwork and original clothes. A Fundraising Doll for the “ The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War “ as stated on his miniature pin! $350 8) 17” Impeccable ‘A. Marque’ - artfully rendered Mildred Seeley model form the early 1980’s with the jointed Marque style composition body with lovely bisque forearms and proper original clothes too! $495 9) 15” Lafitte-Desirat Fashion Lady - richly appointed in high style original couturier silk layers and luxurious golden ringlets! $350 10) 18” Early K*R ‘192’ - a complete and lavish 1890’s antiquity from her sweeping hat to factory leather shoes.

This all original Premier Model K*R boasts quality layers of clothes and orig. stiff wrist body! $750

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11) The Perfect Multi-Face Doll! - no cheek rubs, easily turned by the original knob is this 3-Face Head, happy-crying-sleeping!

The original body with working pull cord crier in a convenient original short gown... all in a tidy 12” size! $1250 12) 4” Rare All Bisque Boy - with socket head and jtd. limbs, glazed brown hair w. molded brush marks and spiffy original clothes! $325 Early 3.5” Kestner Type square face, pouty mouth, perfect factory hip length braided wig & clothes, w. fancy 2-tone bootines! $190 13) 14” Roullet et Decamps Mechanical with glass eyes, pixy grin and clever factory clothes as seen in original advertising. The comic character “ TATA “, an ‘R.D.’ French key wind, rocks the Original Baby side to side while cocking her head!

A sophisticated whimsy! $1595

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14) EFFanBEE ‘Babyette’ in Original Basket - in a lavish hooded layette asleep in her pink satin covered basket with adorable Swing Tag in which she sleeps. Truly deluxe! $375 16

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16) 37” Lifelike Simon Halbig - so gentle for such a grand doll; her 17.5” cir. head with smooth peaches & cream bisque,huge tender eyes, soft french export brows, waist length french human hair wig and mint chunky body in raspberry pink tailored couture! All excellent! $1250 20

19) 13” Pint Size ‘Hanna’ Toddler - adorable fully signed Name Doll so unusual in this size w. sparkling round eyes, wispy brows, pert mouth & tenderly blushed complexion in her gaily printed pinafore dress over her chubby toddler body. A cupcake! $495

17) Miniature 10” K*R 116a - the smallest size made..and with superior modeling in beautiful satin bisque w. open/ closed mouth , sweet sleep eyes, deep dimples, and the original K*R body in it’s well fitted detailed vintage gown.

What sweet mischief! $1200

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18) Who let the dogs out ?! - Steiff Velvet Boxer w. button - Large Steiff Character w. googly eyes & swivel neck - A rare Chad Valley Daschund w. the label no less!

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20) 11” Factory Original K*R 122 - has it all! Dreamy blue ‘puppy dog eyes’, fine oily bisque, orig. wig & K*R body, and a most colorful play dress w. it’s matching attached knickers! Mint. $495 21) 13” ‘Jutta’ Cabinet Character - intriguing expression with sensitive blue grey eyes with lashes, separate tongue, long mint mohair wig, jtd. quality body, all original clothes, w. heeled leather shoes! $595

22) 11” Smallest Size Kaiser - early K*R Body, delightful bisque,boutique orig. clothes incl. quilted button up diaper & booties! $395 Gebr.

Heubach ‘Winker’- a 6” fun filled tyke w. the googly watermelon smile plus his legendary winking eye! $ 595

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23) Important & Sublime Simon Halbig ‘905’ - more rare than the ‘908’ this early french trade fashionable little lady in a choice 13” size has a Huret patent swivel neck, powder fine bisque, dewey sheen, closed mouth, and romantic antique silk & lace ensemble w. rosebuds & bonnet. $2500 23

25) Rare 11” Size ‘Hilda’ - a fully signed little gem in the smallest size Kestner made! She has ivory pure bisque, molded tongue, original plaster pate & wig, and the dazzling miniature antique gown with all the trims! $1895

24,28,31,32) ‘Performing Poodle’ Pull Toy - Mint and operative, this thoroughly frivolous ,automaton quality cabinet charmer for the French Market features The Polichinelle ringmaster gaily dressed in fine silks while coaxing a whirling twirling French lambswool poodle to jump through the hoop! All so clean & unplayed and ready to amuse your Bebes.

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26&30) 14” All Original Closed Mouth Kestner One rarely sees these early swivel neck Child Fashions especially so complete in her fussy fancy layers of clothes and wonderful 2-tone leather boots.

Sumptuous quality sheen, sexy blue eyes, luscious mouth and antique platinum blond shoulder lengths waves. A treasure! $1350

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27) 22” Gentle Face ‘E.J.’ Jumeau Bebe - an early lavish model having the soft brows, shaded lids, and glimmering golden brown paperweight eyes, hip length French human hair tresses, original signed Jumeau 8-ball stiff wrist body,wearing luxurious silk antique clothing & under layers! Breath taking! $4800 29) Authentic 18” Kestner ‘Daisy’ - Although many are called Daisy, only one size with all the proper head and body markings like this one is the real thing!

She also has plaster pate, side part antique wig & eye lashes, classic period clothes & shoes, and of course the iconic blue eyes! $1600 35

33) All Originals!....8” K*R Child - what a doll! mint factory wig, fantastic quality clothes in 4-intricate layers and fancy leather shoes! $450 8.5” ‘Globe Baby’ Boy - a perfect gentleman ca:1898, factory original in his quality clothes - a must! $450 34) 32” All Original Boudoir Lady - romantic, elegant & unusual ‘suede’ face lady with platinum curls, orig jewelry, and dressy French green ensemble w. matching heeled shoes & pantalettes. Tasteful lady. $295 35) see previous page #16...$1250 36) 20” Simon Halbig Mechanical Toddler- How delightful is a ‘1294’, especially this one who turns her head side to side as she ‘walks’! Factory Original with lively blue eyes, perfect cork screw curls, adorable ruffled clothes w. matching bonnet!

A special Sweetie! $1200

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Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears Inc. 16 ½” 1294 Simon & Halbig on 5 piece toddler body, brown sleep eyes, blonde mohair wig, sweet doll $695.

9 ½” CM Tete Jumeau 1 – red mark, blue eyes, HH wig, pierced ears, antique silk dress and leather shoes $5995.

32” Kestner N 17, blue sleep eyes, antique clothing, original shoes & stockings, HH wig, plaster pate $875.

17” x 23” 1920’s Steiff Mohair Bear on wooden wheels, underscored F Steiff button in ear, great face, wonderful condition, few small sparse spots, growler does not work, pads in great shape $1195.

11 ½” 1930-40’s Lenci Dolls: Girl w/ walking stick, shawl & head scarf, blue painted eyes, blonde mohair wig, felt flowers adorn cotton dress & apron $295. “Gressoney Piemonte” Girl in black & red felt costume, beautifully decorated w/ gold braid on bonnet & bodice, black apron lace as is on bottom, brown eyes, blonde mohair wig $295.

18” Martha Thompson Amy 1959, marked M.D.T., beautiful molding, 2 roses in hair, 2 leaves as is, blue glass eyes, left thumb glued, pierced ears, pink molded boots $275.

15” Peter Pan 1953 Alexander All Original Maggie face hard plastic doll, some felt damage on back collar & hat $295.

12.5” All original Jumeau French Fashion “0”, incredible original blue moray taffeta & velvet gown, hat, undergarments, boots, blue pw eyes, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid body (hands as is) $3450.

23 ½” S & H C.M.B. 9, blue sleep eyes, antique undergarments, pierced ears, HH wig, repair by neck & left toes $385. 5” Pudgy Tummy NASB Goldilocks molded socks, no bear or box $120. 22” Bruno Schmidt - BSW in Heart, blue flirty eyes, beautiful BJ body, antique clothing & shoes, HH wig $385.

17” Hannah by Maggie Iacono – Maggie Made #36 – 70, 2004 w/ box, felt ball jointed body $625. 8 ½” Penelope

by Maggie Iacono – Maggie Made #48/ 1000, w/ tri-fold screen and box $595.

11 ½” The Christmas Tree Fairy by RJ Wright #24/250, 2009 w/ box $655.

Rose O’Neill Kewpies: 4 ¾” Kewpie $109.50 2 ½” Turned Head Kewpie Shoulder head, #9268/1 $185. 6 ½” Kewpie w/ sticker - front & back, O’Neill on feet $195. 4” Kewpie Huggers $125. 6” Kewpie w/ sticker - front & back, O’Neill on feet $165. 3 ½” Japanese Kewpie w/ Cat, chip on cats back foot $105.

Sandra Sue by Richwood Toys 1952–54: Bed & Armoire (1953 – 54) Bed all original bedding - top brace repaired, Armoire split on one foot board, chip at top right corner $85. Auburn doll in ballet dress $39.95, Blonde doll in floral print dress $39.95, Blonde doll in PJ’s $39.95

16 ½” 1930’s Black Toddler All Original by Artycal of Argentina $850. Now $775.

1890–1900 German 29 Piece Canister Set – Rice, Sugar, Flour, Tea, Oatmeal, Coffee, Vinegar, Oil, Salt, All Spice, Pepper, Ginger, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clover, 1 small top and vinegar have a hairline, oils cover missing $295.

23” SFBJ 230, brown PW eyes (scratch on left eye), HH wig, paint rub on nose $775.

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21” Shari Lewis 1959, original #2430 outfit w/ necklace, earrings & green ring $550.

21” Cissy in 1955 #2084 no jacket, wears Cissy style hat & undergarments $195.

20” Toni 1959 #204 all original by American Character, new bouquet $115. 21” Ideal Toni P-93, all original in tagged dress, beautiful wig, small scuff on nose $185. 20” Annabelle by Alexander, 1952 all original in tagged outfit $185.

6” All Bisque w/ blue glass eyes, molded shoes & stockings, beautiful sculpting & painting, original mohair wig $350.

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Auction Gallery

Preview: Auction Team Breker November 7, 2015

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group of six astronomers decide to travel to the moon. They build a bullet-shaped rocket and launch it from a huge canon with the help of female marines in bathing suits. The rocket approaches the moon and hits it in the eye. This is George Méliès’ 1902 film “Voyage dans la Lune” which may have been inspired by an automaton.

Gustave Vichy’s automaton The “Lune Fin de Siècle, one of the most iconic French toys of the 19th century, draws on the popularity of the moon as a motif in French literature and visual culture. It depicts a young man with a large full moon face leaning against a column as he smokes and twirls his cane. The cigarette is connected via rubber tubes to bellows in the pillar, which enable the automaton to inhale smoke and blow it out realistically through his nose! This rare automaton, one of only nine examples known, is expected to bring €34,000-45,000 in Cologne this November.

Gustave Vichy and his son Henry both used the face of the “Lune Fin de Siècle” as a registered trademark on the company’s letterheads, labels and advertising as shown by another rare automaton in Breker’s auction, estimated at €7,000-9,000. The automaton depicts an equilibrist balancing a wand and a metal plate on a pole as he stands with one leg upon a blue-painted ball which in turn balances on a plank. It is is preserved in unrestored original condition down to the key monogrammed “H.V.” and label bearing the trademark moon face and company address of 36 Rue Montmorency, Paris.

The auction also includes a wonderful selection of smaller automata and mechanical toys such as an elegant lady harpist with Jumeau bisque head and her original costume (estimate € 4,000-6,500), a juggler with a series of three interchangeable objects to balance on his nose (estimate €2,000-3,000) and a Roullet et Decamps “Spanish Dancer” given by Tsar Nicholas of Russia to Princesses Olga and Elizabeth of Greece during the first years of the 20th century (estimate €4,000-6,000).

For auction details, please see the ad on page 3. The online catalogue is available at www.liveauctioneers.com.

Videos are available at www.youtube.com/ auctionteambreker. www.breker.com

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lovely 10.5” china with jointed wood body, a past UFDC blue ribbon winner, brought $4,000 at Withington’s August 20 sale. The 14” Heubach character boy with a bent limb combo body, brought $4,600. (Buyer’s premium not included). www.withingtonauction.com

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13” Bru Jne #3 Bebe, p/w eyes, mint bisque, orig. head attachment, mohair wig, ALL “FACTORY ORIGINAL” including “signed” Bru Shoes, silk & lace dress, hat, & undies, orig. body “signed” on perfect bisque shoulder plate, w/perfect bisque lower arms & hands & kid body, out of a famous collection, desirable molded Bru Jne tongue tip. OUTSTANDING!!!! CALL FOR PRICE

11” JDK #221 Googlie, gorgeous bisque, HUGE side glancing eyes, watermelon mouth, orig. mohair wig & JDK pate in tact, ant. batiste & lace dress w/visible blue lining, ant. hat & slip, orig. chunky JDK jointed body, the BEST. Only....$6475.

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12” Premier Portrait Jumeau, p/w eyes, mint pale bisque, orig. mohair wig, darling Fr. ant. silk & lace pink dress, ant. Fr. shoes w/pom-poms, orig. early 8 ball str. wrist “signed” Jumeau body, head coil intact. BEAUTIFUL & tiny cabinet size!!! Only....$7900.

14” Rare Schmitt Bebe, gorgeous p/w eyes, mauve blush under brows, immaculate pale bisque, orig. mohair wig, silk & lace ant. Fr, dress & orig. dress, undies, socks & shoes, orig. str. wrist Schmitt body, fully marked head & body w/Schmitt shield, rare face. BREATHTAKING!!!! $17,500.

5.5” All Bisque Kestner Pouty Barefoot, mint pale bisque overall, “swivel neck”, glass eyes, orig. mohair wig, orig. silk & lace dress, ant. hat & panties, desirable “barefoot” & 2 clenched fists, orig. early “peg strung” JDK body.

DARLING pouty girl!! $3250.

13” Sonnenberg Belton, huge p/w eyes, perfect bisque, early cl/dome, orig. mohair wig, ant. batiste & lace dress, straw hat, orig. leather shoes, socks & undies, on orig. Belton type fully jointed body w/str. wrists. STUNNING!! Made for French Market. $2695.

14” Kley & Hahn Baby, sl. eyes, mint bisque, orig. wig, pate, orig. fine cotton blouse, jumper & undies, orig. K&H bent limb baby body. DARLING!! $850.

6.5” All Bisque Cl/Mo Pouty Kestner, perfect pale bisque “overall”, “swivel neck”, sl. eyes, orig. long mohair wig, darling dress, multistrap bootines, orig. JDK all bisque early peg strung body w/ clenched left fist.

ADORABLE!!! $3100.

Ant. Fr. Cloisonne Doll Watch set in gold leaf, made in France ca. 1880’s, all orig. parts, for a Fashion chatalaine or your favorite Bebe, watch face is 1/2”X1/2” in dia., 2” chain, 2.5” total. Fabulous hard to find accessory!! $350.

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All Bisque Dolls of the 19th Century

by Becky Ourant photos Andy Ourant

On the left is a 9” French all bisque made by Francois Gaultier.

All bisque dolls that were made in France are rare, most of the fine quality all bisques were made in Germany and marketed in France like her companion, a 6.5” Simon & Halbig Mignonette.

Two very unusual parian quality Simon & Halbig all bisque dolls with molded hair, the one on the left is a grand 11” size and the other 8” has an unusual molded green headband.

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his article will concentrate on all bisque dolls made in France and Germany before 1900. These little dolls are miniature versions of the French Fashion and Bebe dolls of this Golden era and are often referred to as mignonettes or pocket dolls; the former loosely translates to dainty darling or little darling, a fitting name for these charming dolls.

Collecting all bisque dolls is as wide and varied as collecting their bigger sisters. The tiny faces have all the beauty and variety of expressions of the larger dolls and their bisque bodies come in all shapes and sizes. There is an endless array of footwear including shoes, boots, bootines, various colored stockings and of course bare feet. Most have socket heads with glass eyes and closed mouths that swivel on an all bisque torso with peg jointing at shoulders and hips. Some have painted eyes, molded hair and hats and one of my personal favorites has a molded doll in her hand. There are also the hard to find dolls with jointed elbows and the very rare ones with jointed elbows and knees. The vast variety of what’s available in all bisque dolls is enough to make your head spin.

Some of the earliest all bisque dolls were made in France in the mid 1870’s by Gaultier. Their heads are almost interchangeable with the F. G. fashion doll heads and the all bisque body was a tour de force of design, its proportions exquisite with long, shapely arms and large hands, graceful fingers and separate thumbs. Their well-modeled legs have beautifully sculpted feet.

They also came in several sizes, the smaller dolls have less detail and the thumb is not separate.

This 10.5” Simon & Halbig all bisque mother is listening to her 6” Simon & Halbig son practicing his singing.

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This 7.5” Simon & Halbig all bisque with peach bootines is accompanied by her little 4” Simon & Halbig sister and a 2.5” Lilliputian.

These adorable 8” Simon & Halbig twins are marked 881 S & H and have sleeping eyes and peach colored bootines.

At about the same time Simon & Halbig was manufacturing dolls in Germany in the same style, many were dressed and sold in France. Most collectors today still refer to them as French all bisques. The quality of these dolls is very fine, the larger examples are as finely decorated and well proportioned as their French counterparts. They came in a wide variety of sizes, I’ve found examples ranging from 3 to 11 inches. Their quality is superb and the facial decoration is well executed.

The early examples have stationary glass eyes, some dolls from the late 1880’s have sleeping glass eyes and the small dolls under 4 inches frequently have painted eyes. Some very early dolls have molded hair, these

have pale, lightly tinted high quality bisque. Along with beautifully sculpted bare-feet there is a wide variety of footwear including heeled and flat slip-on shoes, boots and multi-strapped bootines. These shoes are typically various shades of brown and blue, black, pink or peach.

An interesting thing to note about Simon & Halbig dolls from this period is the familial resemblance they all have, their eyes are almond shaped, the cheeks are full and well blushed, their noses are flat and broad and their closed mouths are full lipped and tightly closed and the jaw line is strong with a short compact chin.

Mignonettes were also made with jointed elbows.

The dolls made in France by Sustrac have wooden balls at their elbows and frequently are incised Bte on the back of the torso. Simon & Halbig also made a version of this doll, theirs had a gauntlet style arm where the lower arm fits into the upper arm with no separate ball.

The most elusive all bisque from this period has jointed elbows and knees. Very similar in construction to the jointed elbow dolls, again the French doll has separate balls in the elbows and knees while the Simon & Halbig has the gauntlet style.

In the 1880’s the Bebe doll came into vogue and many more German companies started making all bisque child dolls. Two well known companies, J. D. Kestner and Gebruder Kuhnlenz produced some of the finest and most This 5.5” French all bisque with jointed elbows has a wonderful trunk full of original dresses and hats. Her little friend is a 2.5” Lilliputian all bisque.

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Both of these all bisques have jointed elbows and knees.

The smaller one was made by Simon & Halbig, the one sitting in the tete-a-tete is French. She has separate ball joints in her elbows and knees.

Undressed view of the 5.5” French all bisque with separate ball joints and well detailed hands and feet with painted fingers and toenails.

Undressed view of the 4” Simon Halbig all bisque with gauntletstyle jointed elbows and knees.

recognizable dolls from this period. Most early all bisque dolls are unmarked so it can be difficult to attribute them.

The Kestner company made some of the most beautiful and innovative dolls. My personal favorite series of dolls features a closed mouth socket head with glass eyes on a variety of body styles including a chubby body with bare feet or bootines, a very rare body with a swivel waist, a body with jointed knees, a child proportioned kid body that resembles a Bru with a bisque shoulder plate

This 8” French all bisque is a very unusual size, she has separate wooden ball joints in her elbows; the smaller doll is a 5.5” Simon & Halbig with gauntlet-style jointed elbows. Both dolls are all original and have bare feet.

and a praying doll with an anatomically correct torso and legs molded into a kneeling position. These dolls also have well detailed arms, some have two clenched fists, others have two cupped hands and some have one of each.

Gebruder Kuhnlenz produced many beautiful all bisque dolls. They are distinctive with their round faces, elongated slim torsos, long arms with cupped hands and

The 12” all bisque Kestner stands with her 8” Kestner sister. They both have right clenched fists and bare feet.

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These two unusual dolls illustrate some of the variety Kestner offered. The standing doll is a 10” half bisque with a kid lower body, the sitting doll is 10” with jointed knees and lavender bootines.

“Tuffy,” a 10” all bisque with one clenched fist and bare feet, is pushing her little brother, a very rare all bisque “Siegfried” in a Marklin carriage.

This large praying Kestner all bisque child measures 10” from her knees up.

She is saying her prayers with her little sister “Mildred the Prize Baby.”

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shapely legs with a variety of footwear.

Their shoes are typically black two-strap heeled shoes with a variety of colorful stockings, including ones with blue horizontal and vertical stripes.

Next to mignonettes the most widely known all bisque dolls known to collectors is the Wrestler. Named by early collectors because of their shapely muscular bodies with curved arms that have an integral molded ball socket that fits into the torso and is able to swivel and hold many positions, looking like they are ready for a fight.

The typical Wrestler is marked 102 and has an open mouth and two upper teeth and one lower. The general consensus is that these dolls were made by Kestner. I personally do not believe this based on the number series and facial characteristics.

I believe Bahr and Proschild made these wonderful little dolls. The Wrestler head has pierced ears which is not typical of Kestner and the body construction is completely different than the other Kestners from this period. In the Wrestler series there are two closed mouth versions that resemble a Bru Jne and a circle dot Bru, these are rare variations as is the black version.

The 9” all bisque Kestner with a rare swivel waist stands next to her little 5” Kestner sister. Both have bare feet and right arms with closed fists.

On the left is an 8.25” Gebruder Kuhnlenz all bisque standing next to a 7.5” all bisque Simon Halbig. They are very similar in proportion and quality. The Kuhnlnez does have more graceful arms and legs with more detailed painting.

Education and common sense is very important when buying all bisques. These dolls are fragile by nature and many have lost parts over the years. Many dolls have replaced parts, so it’s wise to study what parts are typical to which dolls. The dolls in this article were made by companies with high standards and their parts all fit perfectly, their heads fit into kid lined sockets, their arms and legs are

This 9” all bisque pair were made by Gebruder Kuhnlenz and are wearing their original clothes.

sized to fit the molded flat sockets on their torso, many with kid linings. Although these were originally playthings, standards in doll production at this time were very high and the bisque limbs fit comfortably against the torso, the limbs should move easily. When purchasing an all bisque doll it is best to undress it and study whether the parts seem well proportioned and that the color of the parts is consistent.

Another unusual Wrestler, this 9” black example with bare feet is very rare, she stands with her 10” sister with gold boots. They are incised 102.

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This stunning all bisque Wrestler strongly resembles a circle dot Bru.

These 8 and 9 inch sister dolls have Wrestler-style bodies with bare feet. They both resemble little Bru Jne’s. Their heads are incised 132.

Something to consider when buying an all bisque doll is condition. A perfect doll is a wonderful find and worth a premium price, but when collecting these dolls one has to realize that little hands played with them and forgive small chips. These small dolls were made to be played with and sewn for, so they were dressed and undressed repeatedly. Also many of these doll have been restrung incorrectly over the years and have chips and flakes around the stringing holes.

Another typical place for flaking is the neck socket, as many of these dolls originally had a kid neck ring that is frequently missing, causing chips and flaking around the neck.

These minor issues are very acceptable and do not significantly devalue the doll. Some collectors want perfect dolls and that is fine, but my philosophy is having a very rare all bisque with a minor flake or chip is better than not having it all.

A close-up of the doll she is holding, it measures 1.25” tall and has wonderful detail.

Rabbits were always a popular theme for German playthings and this 6” all bisque in a rabbit costume is a fine example. He is accompanied by his sister and their all bisque rabbit friend.

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This brother and sister were both made in Germany in the 1880’s. Their quality is very fine, the 7” boy has a molded sailor hat and the 5.5” girl has a molded doll in her left hand. The kneeling bisque baby with them is holding his cat.

Takeda Ningyō in typical Kabuki pose

A visit with the

Herrings

by Donna C. Kaonis, photos by Keith Kaonis

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nd now for something different! Last spring, I received a phone call from Roxanne LeMay Morrison. She and several members of the Leticia Penn Doll Club had visited Dr. Marvin Herring and his wife Flo, collectors of Japanese Ningyō, the word for human figurines or Japanese traditional dolls. Besides what Roxanne described as an amazing collection, she was equally enamored of the couple’s miniature dachshunds, Bonnie and Clyde. She convinced us we had to pay a visit to the Herrings.

Japan’s doll culture is distinctly different from that of Europe or the United States, where dolls were primarily intended for children’s playtime. Ningyō are intimately connected to Japanese culture and long held traditions.

Thanks to Alan Pate, author of two excellent Ningyō source books, and a close friend of the Herrings, I had a smattering knowledge of Japanese dolls, but I was about to learn much more.

Musha Ningyō in traditional battle “armor” and accessories.

Empress Jingu, the only female Boys’ Day figurine (and the Herrings; first acquisition).

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Discovered at an antique show, this Japanese Friendship doll has been identified as Miss Hiroshima.

This Ningyō Tableau tells the story of Jo and Uba, spirits of the pine tree. They are always shown with their rake and broom for sweeping up pine needles.

Isho Ningyō depicting a “Ronin” Samurai.

Six of Japan’s lucky gods reside in this wicker boat purchased at Alderfer’s.

They’re hoping to find Hachiman, “God of Warriors.”

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Long time flea marketers, the Herrings had long been drawn to Japanese ceramics, but it was about twenty-three years ago at the original ‘Atlantique City’ show, held in the old convention center, that they encountered their first Japanese dolls. Marvin says they instantly felt a spiritual link. “We now have about 230 Ningyō, each displaying kokoro, the word for heart and soul.”

Marvin described the various genre: the Gosho Ningyō, the “chubby child” dolls, almost caricature like in appearance, given as a gift, to and by the court nobility, or as a special gift for a newborn. Their faces, like the majority of the figurines, are made of wood and covered with gofun, powdered oyster shell mixed with animal or rice glue. An ivory, porcelainlike white color, it is applied, carved, then polished, resulting in an exquisite smooth finish.

The Hina Bina are the regal figurines representing the Emperor and

Tachenuchi No Sukuni, Empress Jingu’s “prime minister,” traditionally depicted holding Jingu’s baby son, Emperor Ojin.

Rare Edo period Kyoho-Bina Emperor and Empress, seated above five Meiji period Hina Matsuri musicians.

Empress, the most important members of the Hina Matsuri Girls’ Day Festival. Girls would be given a doll each year, eventually accumulating a collection of the royal court.

Marvin noted that Buddhist Temples and Shinto Shrines throughout Japan today are steeped in Ningyō Culture.

Doll sizes can vary, based on the societal position of the family. During the Edo period (1603-1867) the competitive trade in doll making was eventually regulated by government, so that that doll makers could be arrested or banished just for breaking laws on materials and height.

Boys’ Day samurai on horseback, one of two figurines depicting a Heiki Monogotari fable.

An Edo period figurine, one of the Zuijin shrine guardians, evolving into the HIna Matsuri court ministers.

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A marvelous Gosho Ningyō dominates the dining room table.

Marvin and Flo enjoy the beautiful dance-like pose of a more modern Geisha figurine.

A Ningyō Tableau depicting the fable of Ota Dokan and the straw raincoat adventure.

The 21-inch tall Empress of an early Meiji period pair of Machi-Me Bina graces the cover of Alan Pate’s Japanese Dolls, The Fascinating World of Ningyō.

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The Musha Ningyō are the dolls known for the Boy’s Day Festival, warriors featuring famous characters in Japanese mythology.

Takeda Ningyō represent the Kabuki actor figurines with their dramatic stylization, and the Tableau Ningyō are those depicting a beloved Japanese folk tale. A favorite fable is for instance, The Straw Raincoat Adventure. Ota Dokan, a young 15th century brigade commander and revered general, was hunting when he was caught in a sudden shower. He rushed into a shabby dwelling, and demanded the loan of a straw raincoat. A young girl appeared, and without a saying a word, gave him a sprig of flowering yamabuki. Angered, Dokan returned home in the rain. He was ashamed when he learned that her gesture was based on a famous 9th century poem, “There are many beautiful double-flowered yamabuki blossoms in my garden. But, I am sorry, I am poor and don’t have any raincoat (mino), which, just like yamabuki bear no fruit.”

Another popular tale involves Jo and Uba, a loving elderly couple, who tend to the pine trees (in reality their spirits) with their rake and broom, sweeping and collecting pine needles. Memorialized in the Noh Theater play, Takasago, they are a popular subject of the Tableau Ningyō.

Japanese mythology, reflected in Doll

Left-right: A seated Kokin Bina Empress, at one time used as a display piece for Bloomingdales (a “No. 11 Japan” Bloomingdale’s label is affixed to the base).

A Taisho-era Musha Ningyō depicting Emperor Jimmu Tenno’s attendant. His “sacred treasures mirror and jewels” were created by Flo to give him a touch of royalty.

culture, includes literally thousands of “gods” (the Kami), based on both Shinto, the traditional religion of Japan, and Buddhism (notably Zen).

The Isho Ningyō encompass a broad array of “everyday” figurines, created solely for beautiful display, unlike those used in festivals or presented as a special gift. There are also the large puppets of the Bunraku Theater, which flourished during the Edo period (1603-1868). Marvin noted that operating a puppet requires three people, the master puppeteer for the face, right arm and hand, one for the left

arm, and one for the feet. The Ichimatsu Ningyō are the most lifelike dolls, and represent boys and girls. They often have movable parts (Mitsuore Ningyō) to amuse the children. The Friendship Dolls (Toreii Ningyō) fall into this category.

Flo tells the story of how they acquired a rare Friendship doll, which, according to Alan Pate, is Miss Hiroshima.

“We were pretty knowledgable by the time we discovered her at an antique show. After purchasing a large Ota Dokan tableau from an Asian Art dealer, we left the booth, but I had a nagging feeling that we were leaving something

Left-right: Meet Shojo, the Sake-loving water sprite, often depicted in popular Noh and Kabuki theatre roles.

The dragoncrested helmet of this Edo period Musha Ningyō suggests a portrayal of the Minamoto hero, Yoshitsune.

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A popular Boys’ Day hero, Kato Kiyomasa, whose Korean exploits included killing a tiger with this trident spear.

This seated empress sports a headdress, commonly worn by Machi-Me Empress dolls.

behind. We went back, and I saw, atop a large box in the corner, the crown of a doll’s head that turned out to be what is now our Friendship doll, one of the 58 magnificent Toreii Ningyō that Japan sent to America, following our gift to Japanese schoolchildren in 1927 of over 12,000 blue eyed dolls.” Alan Pate is currently working on a book that will correct many of the misconceptions about the identities of the Friendship dolls.

Textiles used for these figurines are extraordinary, most often silk. Other than some fading, centuries-old costumes appear almost new. (Until the introduction of aniline dyes,

mineral and vegetable dyes that fade on prolonged light exposure, were used.) Other than the Ischimatsu dolls, Ningyō were not played with, they were only brought out for special occasions, like festivals, contributing to their ephemeral beauty. Exquisite embroideries, often using gold and silver threads, create elaborate scenes. Even the Fukusa (sumptuous gift covers, what we think of as wrapping paper) are large squares of cloth, illustrating fables, with detailed embroideries that must have taken months to complete.

The Herring collection dates from the late 17th century to modern times, and is a testament to Flo’s decorating Left-right: An Edo period Karakuri (mechanical) Gosho-Ningyō, whose lion toy is lifted up by turning a knob on his back.

Marvin demonstrates how the toy horse’s head of a Karakuri Gosho-Ningyō can can be raised and lowered.

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skills that it is so beautifully displayed throughout their home. As part of three house renovations over the years, rooms where Marvin formerly practiced medicine have been turned into intimate conversation areas where one can sit, gaze, contemplate and enjoy these extraordinary figurines. What is particularly compelling is the fact that Ningyō have managed to survive hundreds of years in spite of their fragile composition.

In describing their collection, Marvin and Flo often speak of the “form equals function” word, Mingei, a Japanese Folk Art term meaning “art of the people,” adding “If you’re going to wear it or use it, make it pleasing to the eye and soul.” They are clearly passionate about Ningyō, and consider themselves caretakers of these soulful figurines, which to them are priceless.

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by Jan Peterson photos Elwyn Peterson urprisingly, puppets were among the first forms of dolls.They have been found in cultures as old as the Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations. Puppet theaters were used to teach lessons in morality, to glorify cultural heros, or simply to entertain. Some of the earliest puppets were shadow silhouettes projected onto blank walls by candle light.

When I saw the Harry Potter film – The Deathly Hallows Part I, I was thrilled and delighted to see the fable of “The Tale of the Three Brothers” told in classic French shadow puppet theater fashion! I have been fascinated by this wonderful form of precinema entertainment since discovering the scenery, the puppets and the scripts for the plays in several 19th century copies of La Poupée Modèle, the iconic French magazine for little girls and their dolls published in Paris. I vaguely remember silhouette fairy stories on television when I was a very little girl. The lacy images of

princesses and castles were beautiful, and somehow, a little frightening. The silhouette images in The Tale of the Three Brothers were equally beautiful and very scary! I applaud the creators of the film for using such an ancient and perfect medium to bring J.K. Rowling’s story to life.

The history of shadow puppets is as old as time! I can imagine our cave-dwelling ancestors entertaining their family groups with tales told in shadows cast by their hands on cave walls while gathered around a brightly burning fire. The written history of shadow puppet theaters traces them back to Asia and India, where they are still venerated as a highly developed art form. There are even some scholars who speculate stories told by shadow silhouettes originated in ancient Egypt. In any case, the art form found its way to France in the mid-18th century and became wildly popular. Legend has it that French missionaries, newly returned from China, brought shadow puppet

The graphics on the lids of these wonderful Shadow Theaters hint at the thrills to come!

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Instruction booklet and story scripts booklet included with the Shadow Theater boxed set. A diagram illustrates how to back light the screen with a candle.

Shadow theater productions were even shown in public theaters as shown in this antique poster from Paris (left).

Above, a little trade card lithograph is an example of just how popular these entertainments were.

Polichinelle looks especially scary on this card!

Although there are shadow theater stories with happy themes, the majority I have found are pretty scary!

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theaters with them in 1767. The first presentations were made in Marseilles and Paris, and in 1776, François Dominique Séraphim performed them for the royal court at Versailles in 1778.

By the nineteenth century, shadow puppet theaters were a main attraction in the cabarets of Paris, especially in Montmartre. They became so popular that plays in silhouette were presented in theaters for the whole family, much to the delight of children, with accompanying music played by small orchestras. Henri Rivière’s productions during the 1880s at Le Chat Noir, a famous Parisian cabaret, employed as many as twenty puppeteers at a time!

La Poupée Modèle published the scripts, puppets, scenery and theaters regularly during the nineteenth century for its little readers and their dolls. The plays were such grand productions, it took at least two issues and often three to collect all the parts of one play. Children had plenty to keep them busy until the next part of the play came out! The puppets were incredibly detailed, and often the princesses, pirates and genies had articulated arms and legs. It took very skilled cutting and it is hard to imagine today’s children having such patience! The puppets, scenery and stages were printed on the same tissue paper that was used for the pages roses for the patterns of doll clothes and doll accessories the magazine is famous for.

The puppets then needed to be glued onto light weight cardboard, sticks glued onto them, and instructions were given for turning a cardboard box into the stage. Sheets of tickets for each play were printed on heavy weight paper, and there was a place for the time and date of the play to be filled in by the child. I am always amused at the “bribe” of a promised treat to be shared with the play goers being included on the ticket. It is hoped neither Maman nor Cook minded baking for the neighborhood kids!

It wasn’t long before toy companies started producing boxed sets of shadow theater productions for family entertainment at home. Although many

The scripts (above) included drawings for posing the cut-out puppets.

This French lithograph (top right) illustrates the popularity of shadow theater productions for adults.

Instead of puppets, real actors in exaggerated costumes performed the plays behind a back-lighted screen.

Elaborate scenery for a shadow theater play printed on the Pages Roses in The December 1874 and January 1875 editions of La Poupée Modèle, Paris.

of the plays were very child-friendly circus and adventure stories, a great deal of them were truly terrifying!

The boxed sets of these wonderful toy theaters are very rare, and seldom complete, but the lithography on the lids and on the interior background scenery is stunning. The most expensive sets included a music box whose mechanism also turned a disk just like a record player that held little slots in which to insert the puppets so they paraded around behind the screen. Some of these elaborate sets also had a roller with various scenes to serve as backgrounds for the stories. The puppet silhouettes were moved directly behind the screen that was backlit by a candle (see illustration). The puppets were jet black, pre-cut lithographs attached to either a wire with a ring to fit around the puppeteer’s finger, or a wooden dowel.

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Right: Tickets found in copies of La Poupée Modèle, could be cut out and distributed to audience members!

Below: Cutting the puppets from the Page Rose of La Poupée Modèle and gluing the sticks to finish the shadow theater puppets.

The very first shadow puppet theater production by an American author is so appropriate! Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was enormously popular in Great Britain, and it was staged there as a shadow puppet theater play!

Halloween and October are the perfect time of year to stage a spooky play told in the dark with silhouette puppets of bats, dragons, and old ladies with hooked noses and impossibly long pointed chins . . .

Sadly, the popularity of shadow puppet theaters waned to near non-existence in the West due to the invention of the camera, and not long after, the Lumière Brothers in France, developed the first motion picture.

Ironically, it was scary, too! The image of a train pulled into a railroad station, and the terrified audience leapt out of their chairs and rushed toward the doors! However, shadow puppet theaters have always been revered in Asia, where they are still an extremely popular art form. In the last few decades, some Westerners have rediscovered them, too. There are numerous shadow puppet theater clubs and study organizations in the US and in Europe. In France, especially, modern productions of this ancient art are once again being staged.

As Halloween approaches, it is so much fun to peruse my collection of antique French shadow puppets and to imagine the shivers down the spine and the delighted shrieks they invoked in audiences of rapt children nearly 150 years ago!

A special thanks to The Antique Toy Shop, New York City and to Monsieur Alain Gomet, A. E., France With Maman there to protect them during the scary parts, the children enjoy a shadow puppet theater party!

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Colette,

A Classic Good Girl

By Petitcollin

by Samy Odin

Colette first appeared in the company catalog in 1930.

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mong the models created by the company Petitcollin, one is particularly interesting to collect today, since it was made over a very long period of time and in a large range of sizes and body shapes.

Colette first appeared in the Petitcollin catalogue in 1930, and its latest version appeared in the maker’s catalog in 2006, available on the market until 2010. Now it is totally out of production.

At the beginning, Colette was offered in the extreme size measuring 75 cm, almost 30” tall. It was an expensive doll that sold well as a plaything but also as a mannequin. In fact, it could sport children’s clothing, which explains the reason why so many Colette dolls were then used in fashion display windows. The most elaborate version of the biggest Colette doll came with a sculpted hair-do, sleeping and flirting glass eyes and a closed mouth. It bore the Petitcollin logo, representing an eagle head under the name FRANCE and above the size number 75.

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These are the largest models of Colette measuring almost 30 inches tall!

Soon, the biggest of Colette dolls was also made with simple sleeping eyes (with no flirty mechanism) or plain stationary glass eyes. In this extreme size Colette was only made during the thirties and discontinued after WWII. Due to its popular success, Colette had also been made in other smaller sizes. Over time, it came in 9 more different sizes (28½, 32½, 37½, 42½, 47½, 52½, 57½, 65½, 70½ centimeters). Only sizes 65½

and 70½ were discontinued after the war. Of course, Colette dolls from the three biggest sizes are in a high demand among French doll collectors, since they are the oldest and largest models made.

An interesting variation of Colette is called “Hélios” (Sun in Greek) as it has a nice suntan and wears mother-of-pearl tinted blonde hair.

Also from the thirties, this other version of Colette has very

This is an example of size 65½.

This version from the thirties sports a golden tan.

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well painted chestnut brown hair and classic sleeping glass eyes, in size 57½.

A medium sized version of Colette, in size 42½, sports what looks like a factory original organza dress.

The smallest version made has been found wearing its factory original communion gown.

The later versions, produced during the fifties, could still have glass eyes but they were progressively replaced by plastic eyes, that Petitcollin described as “crystal eyes”.

Originally, Colette corresponded to the series n° 214, which only applied to the 30” model. Over time, Colette depending on its various characteristics, bore different series numbers: Series 21 with stationary eyes and straight plump legs, no clothing. Series 23 with stationary eyes and straight thinner legs, no clothing. Series 39 with sleeping eyes and straight plump legs, no clothing. Series 104, 105, 106, 115, 116

From the same period as her platinum blonde sister but with a different hair color and no tan.

Left: This is likely a factory original dress. She is a medium sized version.

Right: Size 28½, the smallest model, in her factory original communion gown.

The marking used on most of the doll bodies consisted of France with the eagle head, the letters PCP and the size number.

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Left, articulated elbows and knees distinguish this model by Petitcollin made only during the thirties.

Collectors often call this doll Colette although it was never listed as such in the company ads.

Right, Colette during the fifties could still have glass eyes, but they were gradually replaced with plastic eyes.

with slender legs and assorted garments.

The marking used mostly on the doll bodies consists into an octagonal shape into which is inscribed the following: “France with the eagle head, the letters PCP and the size number”.

Sometimes, collectors refer to another doll, also made by Petitcollin during the thirties, as Colette. It corresponds to Series n°34 in the catalogs of the company and only was made for a very short period of time. It is one the rarest

Petitcollin’s doll from series 34 with articulated elbows and knees.

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models by Petitcollin but no mention is ever made in official ads from the company that this model would have called “Colette”. It is very similar to certain German made models, such as “Kleine Erna” or “Kleine Liselotte” by Schildröt.

What makes it quite exceptional, as a collectible, is the fact that it has articulated elbows and knees.

By the end of the fifties, Petitcollin discontinued Colette that, as far as the author knows, never came in a polyethylene version. One must wait until 2006 to see Colette back in the maker’s catalog in one single size (40 cm = 16”), made entirely of vinyl, with plastic sleeping eyes and brunette painted hair.

It disappeared from the catalog in 2010.

All the dolls shown in this article come from the author’s collection and are presently on display in the permanent rooms at Musée de la Poupée-Paris.

The author can be reached by email at samy.odin@noos.fr

This last version of Colette in 2006 bids adieu.

9” Rare Antique Simon and Halbig 939 all bisque. This doll has it all.

Creamy bisque with light blush.

Desirable light blue eyes. OM with upper teeth. Detailed fingers with no repairs. Chubby body.

Light blue over the knee ribbed stockings. Orig. organdy dress with silk bow. Two strap black heels with rare black bow on them as well. Fabulous doll in such mint condition. $ 2,850.

15” Factory orig. Fire A Steiner. Lg blue eyes. Fly away brows. Long curled mohair wig. CM. Purple silk dress with matching hat. Lace trim. Has first place ribbon from the UFDC Nationals in 1976. Hard to find a doll more original and perfect and only $ 5,250.

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w w w . t h e t e n d e ry e a r s . n e t 8” Kestner toddler 260. Completely Orig.

Including her human hair eyelashes, eye wax. and darling little dress. Wears also a hand knitted sweater, with matching cap and booties. Orig. Kestner pate.

Orig. diaper with lace.

Straight wrists with starfish hands. Toddler body in excellent condition. $ 975.

4 1/2 “ Kestner pouty all bisque. Completely orig.

Dark br. eyes. Orig. long mohair wig. Orig. eye wax. Dressed in orig. ecru silk dress that is starting to melt due to age. A STEAL AT $ 350.

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12” Kestner 154 DEP All Original $225

15” Incised Jumeau.

A stunning doll with pensive blue eyes.

Beautiful mouth modeled to perfection. Pierced ears with pearl earrings. Orig. blue pleated silk dress with matching hat and lots of lace throughout. Dress is in excellent condition.

Wonderful body finish. This is one of the most beautiful Incised I have ever seen. $7,650

See me at Gaithersburg in December.

Lots of new dolls.

4” Factory original “ Little “ Darling all bisque doll which is only number marked.

Orig. red silk dress with matching beret. Has orig. ecru lace apron. Sweet blue eyes. Desirable swivel neck and limb jointed. Has double strap black heels. Long blonde mohair wig. A sweet doll to own. $ 1,075.

Lynette Gross Selling a diverse array of unique and antique dolls Telephone (317) 844-6459 Email LynetteDolls@yahoo.com Visit my online shops open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

15” Pink Tint Frozen Charlie $395

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8” AM #260 Baby $145

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Faraway Doll Shop 21.5” Mary Todd Lincoln China $875

Ashley’s Dolls Simon & Halbig #612 Toddler $2800

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L’Ecole des Poupées moves to... PARIS! Samy Odin and Margaret Kincaid Host Focus on Gaultier and Friends

March 14 to 17, 2016

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id you realize Gaultier’s porcelain factory provided doll heads to the best doll companies in Paris, during the second half of 19th century? Thuillier, Pannier, Halopeau, Rabery & Delphieu, Falck & Roussel, Gesland, Henri Delcroix, Pintel, Fleischmann & Bloedel... all were clients of Gaultier’s. Learn how to identify the playthings made by this exemplary company, how to date them and how to recognize the appropriate bodies they need to be assembled on. Programs and hands-on sessions will be given by Samy Odin and Margaret Kincaid in the morning at Musée de la Poupée. Other activities in Paris are organized during the afternoons, French lunches and dinners are included.

World famous Paris Flea Markets Museums Shopping île St Louis Musée de la Poupée Chartres Doll Auction Banquet Cruise on the Seine and Much More!

For our complete itinerary including exciting pre and post activities, hotel recommendations, etc. visit... www.museedelapoupeeparis.com You may also contact Margaret Kincaid at margaret.kincaid@gmail.com, phone 646-709-4340

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A Dream Come True

Ideal Flexy Fanny Brice Baby Snooks

18” Lenci Pouty Girl

Parian Vivandier

21” Fre A Steiner

The UFDC’s Research and Archival Library and Museum

by Lynn Murray

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hildren who play with dolls all have something in common: they have great imaginations, they are creative and they always have dreams. When these children grow into adults, they are still imaginative, creative and generally not daunted by the challenges of reaching for a dream.

The members of the United Federation of Doll Clubs are from many countries, diverse professions and of a wide range in age.

Mainly adults, they share many commonalities, chief among them, their affection for fellow doll collectors and their passion for dolls.

UFDC founder, Mary Lewis, recognized these attributes when she advertised to find like-minded people and create a doll collectors club in 1937. Within a decade, the National Doll & Toy

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Collector’s Club had been joined by 10 additional doll clubs in cities throughout New York State and along the eastern seaboard.

Chiefly made up of women in the traditional roles of stay-at-home mothers, nurses and teachers, the members of the early clubs supported each other through the drastic changes brought about

by World War II. By the time the war was over, doll club members had forged a bond unlike any other.

It seemed a very natural step for the original eleven doll clubs to join together in an organization that would assist them to maintain the fellowship of doll collectors, while pursuing the common goal of philanthropy and education through dolls.

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Barrois fashion

Barbie Ponytail Swirl and Brunette Bubble

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in 1949 in New York. The short-term objectives were to grow the organization internationally. The long-term goal was to establish a central office and research library. The dream was to have a central headquarters with a research library and a doll museum. Mary Lewis saw it as the responsibility of doll collectors to protect, conserve, record and educate.

For the next three decades, UFDC grew rapidly, from 11 clubs to over 700 clubs. Doll News matured from a mimeographed newsletter to a full-color magazine. Clubs were active and involved in their communities, putting on exhibits in libraries and schools, fund-raising for charities, educating through programs and recording history and research through articles and slide programs.

Tons of paper correspondence, membership records and financial statements were filed conscientiously into boxes that moved from the home of one officer to another, every two years, after the election of new officers. The dream of a central office seemed to have faded.

In the early 1980s, UFDC was fortunate to have a combination

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Sonneberg Taufling

Kammer & Reinhart and Kley and Hahn character

of a vital, imaginative executive committee and a generous benefactor with a doll museum in Missouri. The owner of that museum was Ralph Griffith, who offered us space in a building he owned on Main Street in Parkville, Missouri.

Parkville, Missouri appealed to the Board of Directors and the membership for several reasons: • Missouri was central, equally accessible to all UFDC members; • People would be attracted to Parkville because of Ralph Griffith’s personal museum; • The State of Missouri was a state with favorable laws for non-profit associations; • There would no longer be the massive undertaking of moving all the records around the country every two years; • And most practical: Ralph made the financial terms so modest that UFDC would once again be able to dream of having a future central headquarters with a library and a museum.

Bru Jne Size 14, 37”

Bob Mackey Barbies

18” Size 6 Bru Jne

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With this generous gift, Ralph Griffith enabled UFDC to take the next step toward our dream. Doll collecting continued to grow rapidly in the 80s, as did the membership numbers of UFDC. Within a decade, UFDC had nearly outgrown the little office in Parkville. Sadly, our UFDC benefactor died at an early age, and like fledglings, we had to take hold of our own destiny and focus on making the dream come true.

In the real estate slump of the early 90s, we were able to negotiate a favorable contract and move into a large office at the Air World Center, a modern new building near the Kansas City airport and the intersection of the main north-south route and the main east-west route, still central in the USA. For the first time, UFDC had an office with a meeting room and the tiny start to a museum and library was housed in four showcases, two filing cabinets and two bookshelves.

The executive committee was imaginative, led by a visionary President-elect. The Board of Directors met repeatedly to map out a way to establish the headquarters/museum/library facility. Like

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Pauline

throwing a pebble in a pond, the ripples of enthusiasm spread in ever-greater circles throughout the membership. Donations of dolls and ephemera began to arrive at the office in increasing amounts.

In 1996, when the capital campaign was launched, the executive committee wanted the membership to understand this was a dream every member could share. Individual members were asked to give up one cup of coffee a week for one year, save the money and donate it to the building fund called Target 2000. Clubs did a myriad of imaginative fund-raising projects. Before the year 2000 arrived, we had reached our financial goal, proving again that people who play with dolls are among the most imaginative, creative and energetic people.

Reaching that financial goal and acquiring a building to house the growing museum and library collections was a significant part of making the dream come true. But UFDC members are not finished yet. Our museum collection is fabulous, yet incomplete.

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so far so rapidly, that it has been difficult for the committees and management to stay one step ahead on the task at hand. The membership now has the responsibility of maintaining and preserving the collections and sharing the research information with doll researchers and enthusiasts all over the world.

When the original capital campaign was launched less than twenty years ago, the fax machine was the most modern method of communication. We were just beginning to hear of something called the World Wide Web or the Internet. How could we have imagined something called Facebook or Pinterest, eBay or Amazon?

The future of the UFDC Research Library and Museum will depend wholly on two assets: the World Wide Web and more importantly, the imagination, creativity and energy of the membership.

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putting forth an effort to keep the organization healthy fiscally. The 1995-2000 UFDC membership raised the money to fund the dream that Mary Lewis had in 1937.

There are many ways that individual members and clubs can continue to expand the dream. Volunteers are always needed to travel to Kansas City and work on scanning and inputting research information onto the computer. From time to time volunteer work parties are needed to assist in changing exhibits and doing general conservation and preservation in the library and museum. Within the last year, this author had the pleasure of taking a week to travel to Kansas City with members of her doll club and assist the Museum Acquisitions and Oversight Committee with cleaning and preparing cases and dolls for the opening at the time of the UFDC National Convention. We worked hard for 10 hours every day and the whole time we were learning from each other, sharing our knowledge, sharing individual talents and generally having a wonderful time together!

If traveling to do volunteer work is not a possibility, there are other options. UFDC membership fees have not increased for

FG Fashion Bride and Groom

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more than a decade, so the organization depends on the financial backing of the membership and the fund raising projects of the member clubs to support projects that in turn benefit all members.

If an individual were to simply put aside 25 cents per day for one year, they would be surprised how far that donation would go to restore or conserve dolls and ephemera in the library and museum.

Many wonderful donations of dolls are made by family members and by active UFDC members. Often they arrive without a wig, sometime naked, many times without shoes.

Just as our own collections need to be maintained and conserved, so the collection of UFDC needs preservation and protection.

Perhaps when you see the pictures of the UFDC collection, you question why certain dolls are not in the museum. The reason is simple: the missing doll has not been donated yet.

During the recent convention in Kansas City, it was my privilege to spend some time with some of the very generous donors who have helped to make the UFDC dream come true. The elegant Anne Mears bequeathed UFDC with many of the spectacular dolls and automatons in the collection today, including her personal

Effanbee Patsy and Patsy Jr.

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favorite, the Jumeau automaton referred to as The Shepherdess.

Rosalie Whyel generously gave us the famous Madeleine de Baine, with all her accouterments collected by her original owner. Ann Coleman, started off the UFDC collection in the 1990s with a gift from she and her Mother and sister, Jane. For more than two decades Ann has shared her museum expertise, her knowledge of dolls and her collections of dolls and ephemera. Julie Blewis’ gift of the delightful Flora McFlimsey greets all who visit the museum.

Carol Spencer, the original BarbieÂŽ designer for Mattel saw the need for our museum to become ever more relevant to modern and vintage doll collectors, so she donated many of her one-of-akind dolls, original designs that never were put into production, awards and precious paper ephemera to the museum. Many of you reading this article have given gifts of dolls, sewing skills, archival skills and research material. It is impossible to list all the names right here, but I cannot begin to commend enough the people who have supported our museum.

Together we have made a dream come true. There are no limits to what we can do next!

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hese two all composition sleep eyed twins have been in my collection for awhile now. I bought them unclothed and had the crocheted suits made by a friend.

Each measures 10 inches tall with a adorable fat belly and I would like to know more about them. I have done some research but have had no luck. Perhaps one of your readers may know. The dolls are unmarked I think they maybe possibly German. I can be reached at psalm234@att.net or phone Antique Doll Collector at 717-517-9217. Thanks, Donald

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

GERMAN BISQUE - Miniature 8” and under with original clothing.

L-R: Michael Albanese, Kathy Simensen, Barbara Manhart, Carol Hansen.

PRESIDENT’S CHOICE (right), Heubach, “The Little Dress Maker,” Lois Bodack.

UFDC NATIONAL ANTIQUE COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT Blue Ribbon Winners Part II Photographed by Keith Kaonis at the 2015 UFDC National Convention in Kansas City, MO

GERMAN BISQUE Dolly Face Kestner.

L-R: “Hilda’s Older Sister,” Gail Cook; Karla Moreland

GERMAN BISQUE - Dolly face Simon and Halbig.

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GERMAN BISQUE Kammer and Reinhardt character child from #100-128 series. Mold 105, Gail Cook

GERMAN BISQUE - Character doll by Kestner or Simon and Halbig, excludes K*R 100.

L-R: Kestner 208, Gail Cook; Chastener 189, Julie Blewis

GERMAN BISQUE Marked Gbr. Heubach.

L-R: Janet Orr, Gail Cook

GERMAN BISQUE Marked Armand Marseille.

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GERMAN BISQUE Open mouth, other maker.

Karen Delfino

GERMAN BISQUE Baby on cloth body.

Jocelyn Adelaar

GERMAN BISQUE - Belton, Sonneberg-type, closed mouth.

L-R: Marked 179, Judy Heckert; Marked 8, Pat Grams

GERMAN BISQUE - Baby on composition bent limbed body, non supporting legs.

L-R: Connie Reynolds; Baby Stuart, Margaret Hein

GERMAN BISQUE Googly, painted eyes.

Heubach winker, Larry Bramel.

GERMAN BISQUE Googly, glass eyes.

JDK 221, Candace Wubbena

CLOTH - Non commercial, flat face.

L-R: Lois Cohorst; Doll with provenance, Barbara Manhart GERMAN BISQUE - Googly with other than bisque head. “Hug Me, mask face.

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CLOTH - Non commercial, some needle-sculpting or applied sculpting to face.

L-R: Rebecca Hawkins; Patchwork Girl of Oz, Julie Blewis; Joyce Taylor

CLOTH - American, commercial, flat face.

Lynn Kublank; Emma Adams Columbian, Lois Cohorst

BISQUE HEAD, not made in Germany or France.

DeFuisseaux, Betsey Cumming; Georgia Alarcon; DeFuisseaux, Louis Cohorst

CLOTH - German commercial, molded or needle-sculpted face.

Steiff, “Bob the Boy Scout,” Rebekah Kaufman; Susan Mathias

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CLOTH - America commercial, molded or needle-sculpted face.

Chase, Julie Blewis; “Baby Sister,” made by the Misses Tebbetts, 1926, Susan Booker

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METAL - Head, body or both.

Gilebler Falk, Wayne Batten; Bucherer, Carol Cameron; Giebler Falk, Victoria Christopherson; Julie Furman

ALL BISQUE - Jointed at shoulders and hips, swivel neck.

S & H 1129, Judy Heckert; Gaultier, Marilyn Dornbush

ALL BISQUE - Jointed at shoulders only.

Scootles, Barbara Manhart

ALL BISQUE - Rigid neck, jointed at shoulders and hips.

Marilyn Dornbush, Lisa Line-Madsen, Marina Tagger

ALL BISQUE - Baby with painted eyes, bent limbs.

Attributed to Gbr. Knoch, Judy Schaefer

ALL BISQUE - Baby with glass eyes, bent limbs.

Tynie Baby, Marilyn Dornbush

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ALL BISQUE - Googly, some jointing.

Strobe & Wilken, Judy Sherer

ALL BISQUE - Pair with related theme.

Marilyn Dornbush; Kestner, Vicki Kutz; Barbara Close

ALL BISQUE No jointing .

Marilyn Dornbush

HALF DOLL - Bust only, both arms molded to body or returning to body.

Margaret Hein

ALL BISQUE - Comic strip character.

Marilyn Dornbush

HALF DOLL - Bust only, arms and hands away.

Darlene Yohe

HALF DOLL - Bust only, one arm molded to body or returning to body. Margaret Hein

HALF DOLL - Complete factory assemblage.

Kister candy box, Margaret Hein; Verona Glascock

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8” Kestner 260 Toddler with straight wrists and starfish hands.

Completely Factory original.

See her on Ruby Lane for more photos or contact me. $ 975

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26” All Original Tete Jumeau 12 - Stunning Costume & Orig. Wig $5150 29” HANDWERCK 99 with Interesting Character Face - Faint Hairline Dream Doll $1250 27” SFBJ 301 – French Bebe in Antique dress w/pretty blue eyes $1050

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17” Incised Depose 7 Jumeau. Made only for a short period of time, hard to come by especially in this superb condition. Her original clothes including her undies have the additional surprise of a corset. The dress has a long waisted beige sateen pleated skirt, the trim has crochet type of lace in wine and ecru that trims the upper part of her dress. She wears her original marked French satin shoes with wine Jumeau mesh socks. Her flower trimmed felt hat atop of her blonde mohair tresses completes the picture of this sublime beauty. $5800.

FG (Gaultier) with the scroll mark. She is 16” tall with closed mouth, brown paperweight eyes, original blonde mohair wig, perfect bisque, and a composition ball jointed body with straight wrists. $2550.

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ith a new doll at Christmastime little dolls are made the happiest of happy little beings, since the newcomer frequently adds one more to the collection of other years, and now there is quite a family for the little mother to train.

What fun it would be to have a school in a corner if only someone at home will provide a few tables and benches which might easily be fashioned from boxes!

In the illustration they are all attention to the teacher, and we can almost hear the one in front with the hand raised saying “Present” to the morning roll call.

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he two little tots with their baskets are off on a picnic, taking with them some crackers, cakes and candies for luncheon. Their pet lamb (a toy) of course, goes along. They are wearing pretty white muslin dresses and are allowed on this special occasion to carry their best silk parasols.

Two of their little friends are very anxious about the big gander (a toy) that has been lost and is now being driven home. Michel, with his pointed cap, feels very big in his suit like Father’s.

“Let’s play ball” is suggested by the wee mites.

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ere Gretchen and Hans are talking things over.

“What shall we do today?” asks Gretchen. They are ready for anything, and so we leave it to their little mother to make the day full of fun for them – perhaps a ride in their express wagon if the day is fine.

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hat a busy time they are having at their morning bath in the picture at the bottom of the page, washing in the basin and slipping on their clothes! A toy bureau with an inexpensive china set would enable one to make this seem almost real.

NOTE - These hand-made stuffed dolls are manufactured of waterproofed material which is colored to a remarkable natural fresh tint.The dolls are very lifelike in character, smooth in finish and practical indestructible as toys. Inquired will be gladly answer by the Editors.

Frau Käthe Kruse penned this advertorial in the November 1912 Delineator, indicating she knew a thing or two about marketing!

Thank you to Marie Lehmann for sending in this article.

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Auction Gallery

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Morphy Auctions Sells Hedburn Collection

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orphy Auctions sold the doll collection of Katie and Paul Hedburn, lovingly collected over a forty-year period, on September 10. A stellar selection of Brus, Jumeaus, rare character dolls, even a rare A. Marque, it was a fastpaced auction that attracted a large crowd as well as lively internet and phone bidding. Here are some of the prices realized. For additional results visit morphyauctions.com Note, prices do not include the buyer’s premium.

Seldom seen, this 20-inch Oriental Bru with tinted bisque, Chevrot style body, sold for $47,000.

The model known as Karl, K*R 207, 22 inches tall, brought $19,500.

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adenburger’s September 5 sale of the former Puppen and Spielzeug Museum in Austria included this Bebe Schmitt & Fils, 62 cm, which brought €7800. This rare character doll, marked Simon & Halbig/IV, all original costume, 46 cm, c. 1912, realized €12,500. Prices do not include the buyer’s premium. www.spielzeugauktion.de

The 22-inch A. Marque. c. 1914, marked 31 on the foot, original costume and wig, brought $99,500. Some 35 of the reputed 100 made dolls have been accounted for.

A magnificent 27-inches tall, this Bru Bebe doll marked Bru Jne 10, brought $13,500 in spite of a noted hairline.

The desirable SFBJ “Poulbot” doll, 14.5 inches, a special design by the French artist Poulbot, in the original outfit, $7,500.

A 27-inch model of Elise by Kammer and Reinhardt, brought $7,000.

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One of several Brus, this circle and dot model, 18 inches, realized $9,000.

National Doll Festival Kansas City, MO

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his year’s show, its 28th annual event, got off to a great start a day prior to the UFDC opening. With all the doll events going on in Kansas City in mid July, it was truly dolly central. The show boasted several excellent antique doll dealers, as well as holiday decorations, bears, fabrics and artist dolls.

Portrait dolls by Madame Alexander, shown by Gail Lemmon, email glemn@frontier.com

Tory Beth Randwick, email tradwick@aol.com

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Connie Harrell, the Doll Cradle, www.dollcradle.com october 2015

Barbara DeFeo, Janara Dolls.Email: janara@pacbel.net

A rare 28” wood-bodied Bru was very likely an exhibition model. Holly’s Antique Dolls, email: hhepworth@aol.com

28” Blampoix Fashion, Val Star, valstarantiques@earthlink.net

The Enchanted Doll, Norma Von Essen and Karen Anderson, email: karenjanderson@sbcglobal.net

My, what big eyes you have! Hollies Dollies, email: holliesdollies@gmail.com

1950’s Cissy with wardrobe, Straw Bear Antiques, email: strawbearantiques@gmail.com

La Poupee Doux from Spain exhibited fine French dolls. Email: antiquefrenchdolls@hotmail.com

27” FG, $6050; 26” Long Face Jumeau, $23,950.Gigi’s Dolls and Sherry’sTeddy Bears, email: gigisdolls@aol.com

American composition dolls were offered by Sherryl Shirran, email: sherrylks@aol.com

A character mystery doll offered by Glen Rollins. Email: glencrollins@yahoo.com

For the seamstress, C’est Le Mode offered lovely patterns for your poupee, www.cestlamodepatterns.com

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3 San Jose, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Event.

Santa Clara Fairgrounds. www.crossroadsshows.com. Crossroads.

Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713.

3 Southaven, MS. Doll, Toy & Miniature Send in your Free Calendar Listing to: Antique Doll Collector, c/o Calendar, Show. Southaven Arena. Southern Belles P.O. Box 239, Northport, New York 11768 or Email: adcsubs@gmail.com.

Doll Club. Donna Brown. 901‑377‑5796.

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

Cricket1937@live.com.

4 Cincinnati, OH. Doll Show. Holiday Inn Clarion Hotel. Queen City Beautiful Doll Club. Margie Schultz. 513‑207‑8409. askmargie@aol.com.

3 Albany, NY. Doll Show.

St. Sophia 4/18‑10/11. Switzerland. The Rhine in the

4 Iselin, NJ. Luncheon. Metro Dolls. Hotel Church.

Shaker Doll Club.

Diane Elander.

Course of Time from the Sources to the Estuary.

Woodbridge. Marcia Friend. 732‑583‑5608.

518‑842‑4549. delander@nycap.rr.com.

Landscape paintings of Johann Ludwig Blueler & Metrodolls@yahoo.com.

3 Escondido, CA. Doll Show.

Church of the current photographs. Special Exhibition. Spielzeug

4 Lansing, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Resurrection Parish Ctr. Southwind Doll Welten Museum Basel. www.swmb.museum.

Conf. Ctr. Sandy. 269‑599‑1511.

Club. Frances Johnson. 760‑420‑7781.

SJBbetsys@comcast.net.

3 Lincoln, NE. Luncheon, Sales & Program.

8/1‑1/3/16. Kansas City, MO. Messengers

4 Medina, MN. Dolls, Toys & Bears OH Hillcrest Country Club.

Donna DeKalb. of Goodwill/The 1927 Japanese Friendship MY! Show. Medina Entertainment Center.

Jstdezrt@aol.com.

Doll Exchange. Toy & Miniature Museum.

Bernadette Able. 239‑282‑9499.

3 Memphis, TN. Doll Show. Southaven 816‑235‑8000. Toyandminiaturemuseum.org. www.DollsToysBearsOhMy.com.

Arena. Southern Belles Doll Club

4 Sturbridge, MA. Doll & Bear Show. of TN. Donna Brown. 901‑377‑5796.

10/24‑4/16/16. Switzerland. Parsols & The Sturbridge Host Hotel. Collins Gifts.

Cricket1937@comcast.net Umbrellas‑from everyday object to work of art.

Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699.

Doll Show.

Collett St.

3 Morganton, NC. Michel Heurtault’s museum pieces 1750‑1970 &

5 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction.

Rec. Ctr. Sandi Walker. 828‑893‑0640. latest creations. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel.

Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. info@theriaults. sandicw@msn.com. www.swmb.museum. com. Theriaults.com.

3 Phoenix, AZ. Doll & Teddy Bear Show.

9‑10 Germany. Big Toy Auction. Ladenburger 11/21‑2/14/16. Switzerland. Anton Mosimann’s No. Phoenix Baptist Church. Valley Spielzeugauktion. 0049(0)6203‑13014.

Unique Collection of Cookbooks & Menu Cards. of the Sun Doll Club. Harlene Soucy.

(F) 0049(0)6203‑17193.

Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel.

480‑831‑9081. mail@spielzeugauktion.de. www.swmb.museum. www.spielzeugauktion.de

Ongoing

October 2015

Nancy Jo’s Christmas Sale

December 6, 2015 10 am to 3 pm at the

Crowne Plaza Hotel,

45 John Glenn Drive, Concord, CA Nancy Jo Shreeder, 305 Robinson St., Martinez, CA 94553

925-229-4190 email: vallejodoll@gmail.com

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10 Arcadia, CA. Doll, Teddy Bear & Miniature Show. The Oak Tree Room.

Michael Kouri. 626‑791‑1129.

10 Fredericksburg, VA. Doll & Toy Show.

Fredericksburg Elks Lodge.

Judy Kamerer. 804‑448‑5060. dollsbyjudi@yahoo.com.

10 Sherwood, OR. Doll Show. Sherwood Elks Lodge. Fashion Doll Club of Oregon.

Julie Oerding. 503‑816‑3966.

Jo‑nasa1@wbcable.net.

11 Cedar Rapids, IA. Doll, Toy & Bear Show.

Teamster’s Union Hall. Elaine Klein.

Elaine’s Dolls. 712‑253‑6555.

11 Dedham, MA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn‑Boston Dedham Hotel. Collins Gifts.

Wendy Collins. 603‑969‑1699.

11 Flint, MI. Doll Show. Dom Polski Hall.

Sue Ferrier. 810‑639‑2353.

Ferrier@centurytel.net.

11 Hershey, PA. Doll Show. Granada Street Gym. Central Penn Doll Collectors Club.

Dotti. 717‑761‑3609.

11 New Hope, PA. New Hope Doll Show.

46 N. Sugan Rd. Mark. 215‑657‑2477.

11 Toledo, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Stranahan Great Hall. Sandy Bullock. 734‑282‑0152.

Sandy4085@hotmail.com.

17 Carson City, NV. Doll & Teddy Bear Event. Plaza Event Center. Crossroads. www.crossroadsshows.com.

Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713.

17 Palmetto, GA. Doll Show. Georgia Baptist Children’s Home. Peachtree Doll Collectors. Brenda Welker. 770‑579‑9404.

17 Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Pasadena Elks Lodge. Forever Young Antique & Collectible Dolls. Sandy Kline.

818‑368‑4648.

17 Phoenix, AZ. Marquis Auction. Biltmore.

Theriault’s. 800‑638‑0422. www.theriaults.com.

17 Rockford, IL. Doll Show. St. Anskar Episcopal Church. Janet Flanagan.

815‑218‑9204.

17 Warwick, NY. Doll Luncheon. Warwick Valley Country Club. Hudson Valley Doll Club. Reservations required. jdeiseroth@gmail.com 18 Amherst (Buffalo), NY. Doll Show.

Niagara Frontier Doll Club. Joan Malone.

716‑875‑2641. dolliecentral@hotmail.com.

Kirsch.wa@gmail.com.

19 Cedar Rapids, IA. Doll, Toy & Bear Show.

Teamster’s Union Hall. Elaine’s Dolls.

712‑889‑2154. 712‑253‑6555.

22‑23 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auction. 603‑478‑3232.

Withingtonauction.com.

24 Austin, TX. Doll Show. Norris Conference Ctr. The Austin Doll Collectors Society.

Sharon Weintraub. 512‑323‑9639.

Sharon@weintraub.name. Elaine Jackson.

512‑832‑5663. Elaine@gaj.com. www.austindollshow.com.

24 Bangor, ME. Doll Show. Bangor Elks Lodge. Maine‑ly Dolls Clubs. Inez Toothaker. 207‑234‑4101.

24 Canada. Doll Show. Ernst & Young Centre. Valerie Hennigar. vhennigar@sympatico.ca. 613‑314‑4240.

24 Fulton, NY. Luncheon. All Saints Church.

Triple O Doll Study Club.

Leona Carbonaro. 315‑635‑9902. lcarbona@twcny.rr.com.

24 Houston, TX. Doll Show. Double Tree Hotel by Hilton. First Houston Doll Club.

Carolyn Johnson. 409‑945‑2796.

24 Kingsport, TN. Doll Show. Kingsport Civic Auditorium. Ellen. 423‑753‑0022.

Ellen@JonesDollHouse.com.

Mary. 423‑247‑1639.

24‑25 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show.

Puyallup Fairgrounds. Crossroads.

Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com 24 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Denise Perkins.

619‑602‑9043. Suzanne McHenry.

619‑444‑3529.

25 Anaheim, CA. Antique and Modern Collectible Dolls, Bears & Toys. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. Nat’l Doll Festival. Rowbear.

831‑438‑5349. DollFestival@aol.com.

25 Southbury, CT. Doll, Bear & Toy Show.

The Crowne Plaza. Jenny Lind Doll Club.

Joan Falvey. 860‑628‑8896. Pam Conboy.

203‑266‑4769.

28‑29 Newark, OH. Doll Auction. McMasters Harris Apple Tree Doll Auctions. Mark Harris. 800‑842‑3526. mark@mcmastersharris.com. www.mcmastersharris.com.

29 Hatfield, PA. Doll Auction. Alderfer Auctions. 215‑393‑3000. info@AlderferAuction.com. www.AlderferAuction.com.

31 Washington, NC. Doll & Bear Show.

Tar Heel Variety Theater. A to Z Doll Club. Martha Robbins. 252‑943‑2969.

Martythesmarty16@yahoo.com.

November

1 Lancaster, PA. Doll Show. Lancaster Farm & Home Ctr. Ron Funk. 717‑687‑8101.

1 Madison Hts., MI. Doll Show. UFCW Madison Place Hall. Sharon Napier.

586‑731‑3072.

1 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show.

Mermaid Event Ctr. C Promotions Plus.

Carol Benson. 612‑669‑1613.

1 St. Charles, MO. Doll & Bear Show.

Stegton Regency Banquet Ctr. Spirt of St. Louis Doll Club. Tere. 314‑423‑2635. www.stlouisdollclub.com.

2 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction.

Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. info@theriaults.com. Theriaults.com.

6‑8 Rock Island, IL. Antique Show. QCCA Expo Center. Melting Pot Productions.

Kimberly Schilling. 712‑326‑9964. kim@antiquespectacular.com.

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Gaithersburg Antiques Doll Show

Hundreds of Selling Tables…

December 5-6

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The Fairgrounds

16 Chestnut St. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Building 6 / 4 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 Ask for special rates for Bellman Doll Show. Book hotel 30 days before each show

3 International Airports Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) Dulles International (IAD) Baltimore / Washington International (BWI)

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7 Albuquerque, NM. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show. St. Paul’s UMCChapman Hall. Dolls 4U. Anita Husby.

505‑508‑0351. Nitak2@hotmail.com.

7 Anaheim, CA. Doll & Toy Doll Show.

Brookhurst Community Center. CA Doll Collectors. Linda Morrow. 562‑596‑6790.

Sherryl Shirran. 714‑826‑0345.

7 Batavia, NY. Doll & Bear Show. Clarion Hotel. Saturday’s Child. Martha Smith.

585‑506‑7948. Satschild4@yahoo.com.

7 Germany. Automata & Fine Toys Auction.

Auction Team Breker. +49/2236/38 43 40.(F)+49/2236/38/43/430.

Auction@Breker.com. www.breker.com.

7 Irving, TX. Doll Show. Park Inn Hotel. JD’s Collectibles. Joni Holland.

817‑929‑1691. rbijo@aol.com.

7 Largo, FL. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show.

Royal Palms of Largo. Bowdre McAllister.

828‑777‑2133. bowdremc@yahoo.com.

Judy Smith. 727‑796‑9412.

7 Richmond, VA. Doll Show. Raceway Complex. Ruth. 434‑295‑1435. Judy.

434‑295‑2628.

7 Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction. Crescent Shrine. Sweetbriar. Dorothy Hunt.

410‑275‑2094. SweetbriarAuctions.com.

8 Ann Arbor, MI. Teddy Bear Artist Show.

Weber’s Inn. Bright Star Promotions, Inc. Valerie Rogers. 502‑423‑7827.

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

8 Davenport, IA. Doll, Toy & Bear Show.

Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Eastern Iowa Doll Shows. Sherryl Newton.

319‑610‑3534.

8 Hunt Valley, MD. Teddy Bear Show.

Embassy Suites Hotel. Donna Nielsen.

585‑229‑4453.

8 Portsmouth, NH. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Frank Jones Ctr. Wendy Collins.

603‑969‑1699. CollinsGifts14@aol.com.

8 Santa Rosa, CA. Doll Show. Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Bldg. Redwood Empire Doll & Study Club. Kitti Perry.

707‑326‑0322.

8 Tucson, AZ. Doll, Bear & Miniature Show.

La Quinta Reid Park Hotel. Crossroads.

Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. www.crossroadsshows.com.

9 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction.

Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. info@theriaults.com. Theriaults.com.

14 Corvallis, OR. Doll, Toy & Bear Show.

Benton County Fairgrounds. Valerie Sherwood. Valerie@peak.org.

14 Des Moines, IA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show.

Iowa State Fairgrounds. Colleen Holden.

515‑986‑1975. desmoinesdollshow.com.

14 Detroit, MI. Doll Show. Dr. Charles H Wright Museum. Sandy’s Land. Sandy Epps. 313‑492‑6953.

14 Holland, MI. Doll & Toy Show. Holland Civic Ctr. West Michigan Snowbabies, Muskegon Sand Doller Doll Clubs. Jill 231‑780‑4544. jancidolls@gmail.com Calendar cont. on page 72

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

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

Samovar with tray, sugar & creamer--Tynietoy Accessory

www.TheDollWorks.net

SWITZERLAND IS WAITING FOR YOU As a collector of antique dolls and teddy bears for many years, I know how much fun it can be to travel and visit other countries.

As a professional tour guide in Lucerne, Switzerland, I offer both individual and group tours in Switzerland and Europe.

More info?

Please contact me via email at christina.tschuppert@icloud.com www.facebook.com/rarities4you

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

Visit us at www.kydollandtoymuseum.com Like us on Facebook at ky doll and toy museum

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Sara Bernstein’s Dolls

Edison Talking Dolls Wanted Any Condition Doug Burnett Music Museum

10 Sami Court, Englishtown, NJ 07726 Ph. 732-536-4101 Email: santiqbebe@aol.com Exclusively at www.rubylane.com/shops/sarabernsteindolls

Sherman’s Antiques

& Doll Hospital

1103 6th St. N.W. Winter Haven Florida 33881 We specialize in antique and collectable toys and dolls and also deal in all types of antiques. Our doll doctor has over 20 years experience with all doll services performed on site. We make as well as restore teddy bears too. Our doll doctor can make wigs, clothes or any service your doll may need. We are located in central Florida and opened year around seven days a week. Monday thru Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm. Call 863-956-4333 or 863-221-4035.

Email: Jerry@Shermansantiques.net Website: www.shermansantiques.net Member of UFDC and Doll Doctors Association of America

On the web at:

www.HoneyandShars.com New dolls added weekly

Member of UFDC & NADDA

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

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816-210-3684 Edisondoll@yahoo.com One of Florida’s Largest Doll Shops... is just a short drive from the interstate. Come find the doll of your dreams in historic downtown DeLand, FL. We have a large selection of dolls over 100 years old, as well as vintage and one of a kind. Dolls of DeLand, 118 N Woodland Blvd (Hwy 17-92), DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 736-0004 Tues-Sat 11:00AM-5:00PM ANTIQUE dolls and collectibles. LSADSE for color fully illustrated list. 10 month layaway available. Member UFDC & NADDA. Regina A. Steele, 23 Wheatfield DR, Wilmington, DE 19810-4351.

Phone 302-475-5374 Email: RSteele855@aol.com Visit my website: www.ReginaSteele.com ANTIQUE DOLLS – French and German Bisque, All Bisque, Chinas, Limited Ed. Doll Plates. SASE. Ann Lloyd, 5632 S. Deer Run Road, Doylestown, PA 18902.

215-794-8164. Email: alloyddolls@gmail.com RubyLane.com/shops/anntiquedolls Member NADDA, UFDC

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Black and White Photo Ads we can convert your color ads to black and white 1/12 page ( 2 1/2” h x 2 3/8” w) $40 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $50 Full Color Photo Ads 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $125 Please include payment with your ad. Larger ads are considered display ads — call us for information. 1-888-800-2588.

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

Calendar cont. from page 71

14 Nazareth, PA. Doll & Basket Auction.

Dotta Auction Co. 610‑759‑7389. www.dottaauction.com.

14 Overland, MO. Doll Convention BJD. St. Louis BJD Convention. Registration Required. liason@stlbjdcon.com.

14 Oxnard, CA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show.

Courtyard by Marriott. Kathy.

818‑458‑8225. Storybook.kn@gmail.com.

14 Tulsa, OK. Doll Show. Bixby Community Ctr. Kyle Productions Unlimited.

405‑810‑1010. toys@ionet.net.

15 Bellevue, WA. Doll, Bear & Toy Show.

Red Lion Hotel. The Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin. 206‑362‑8723.

Pepins4@msn.com.

15 Hasbrouck Hts., NJ. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Hilton Hotel. JMK Shows. Jesse Kohler. 201‑213‑2810. Jmkshows.com.

15 Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. KCI Expo Center & Holiday Inn Hotel. Frasher’s.

816‑801‑8400. frasher@aol.com.

20‑22 Des Moines, IA. Antique Show. Iowa State Fairgrounds. Melting Pot Productions.

Kimberly Schilling. 712‑326‑9964. kim@antiquespectacular.com.

21‑22 New York, NY. Antique Doll Marquis Auction Event. Waldorf Astoria.

Theriault’s. 800‑638‑0422. 410‑224‑3655. www.theriaults.com.

21 Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Alameda County Fairgrounds.

Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775‑348‑7713. info@crossroadsshows.com.

30 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous Auction.

Theriaults. 800‑638‑0422. info@theriaults.com. Theriaults.com.

December

5‑6 Gaithersburg, MD. National Antique to Modern Doll & Toy Show.

The Fairgrounds. Bellman Events.

410‑357‑8451. 443‑617‑3590.

InfoDOLLS@comcast.net.

5 Harlem, NY. Doll Show. Dwyer Cultural Ctr. Morrisania Doll Society. Ellen Ferebee. 917‑655‑8531. www.MorrisaniaDollSociety.com.

6 Concord, CA. Nancy Jo’s Christmas Sale. Crowne Plaza Hotel. 925‑229‑4190. vallejodoll@gmail.com. www.nancyjodollsales.com.

12‑13 Denver, PA. Doll Auction. Morphy Auctions. 877‑968‑8880.

Jay.Lowe@MorphyAuctions.com.

12 Philadelphia, PA. Doll Luncheon.

Sheraton Society Hill Hotel. Letitia Penn Doll Club. Reservations Joell Taggart.

610‑525‑3316. Joellt1@comcast.net.

See more event listings on our website www.antiquedollcollector.com

s ’ i z t i r FAntique Dolls

Member of UFDC and NADDA

Email: fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

Fritzi’s cell# 630-247-1144 Rick’s cell# 630-247-1219 Buying entire collections of antique dolls and dolls of merit.

Large Kley & Hahn 520 character child, $6900.

UFDC

Show dates: Sun Oct 4, Medina Entertainment Center. Medina, MN. Sun Oct 11, Stranahan Great Hall. Toledo, OH. Sun Oct 25, Kane County Fairgrounds. St. Charles, IL.