December 2013

Antique DOLL Collector December 2013 Vol. 16, No. 11

December 2013 Vol. 16, No. 11 $595 / $695 Canada www.antiquedollcollector.com

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Four important catalogued auctions to tempt every collector January 10, 11, and 12, 2014, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Newp or t Beach, California at the Westin Hotel Friday, January 10, 2014.

“Fab Fifties and Beyond” featuring more than 250 rare dolls from the Barbie Museum Collection of Judene Hansen of Florida, and including 250 additional rare 50s dolls from the firms of Alexander, Vogue (including the archive collection of Linda Smith of the Vogue Company), Terri Lee, Mary Hoyer, and all the other favorites. Preview 9 AM. Auction 11 AM. Catalog $49.

Saturday, January 11, 2014.

Marquis catalog auction “The Empress and the Child” featuring very rare French dolls including Bru and Thuillier, superb collection of all-bisque mignonettes, connoisseur automata, and important dolls in all antique categories, highlighted by the collection of Gail Nichols of Clarence, New York. Catalog $59.

Sunday, January 12, 2014, two important specialty auctions for doll collectors.

The Hanne Büktas Collection of Antique Needlework Tools and Sewing Accessories. Extraordinary rarities from the finest European estates garnered for more than 30 years by this illustrious collector. More than 400 lots. Preview 9 AM. Auction begins at 11 AM. Catalog $49.

The Vanity Fair: Rare Half-Dolls, Powder Puff Ladies, Bathing Beauties, and Other Toilette Table Whimsies. Over 350 lots highlighted by the half-doll collection of the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum (sold to benefit the museum’s collections funds), and the private collection of Vicki Lee Little. Preview 12 noon. Auction begins at 1 PM. Catalog $49.

Watch next month’s Antique Doll Collector for full details and photographs. Call Theriault’s at 800-638-0422 or 410-224-3655 or visit www.theriaults.com to order catalogs or request a free color brochure.

Make plans now to attend, or absentee bid, telephone bid or bid live online. Questions? Just give us a call or email info@theriaults.com.

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Here’s what a client wrote to us aft er viewing an auction on line and then receiv ing the auction book.

“To top the da y, we received around noon time the hard copy catalogu es. Hanne is superbly hap py. She devou red the catalo as if she had gue not yet seen it at all. That is for her as well as for me the difference between seein g something in the virtual world versus getting the ha rd copy in yo hands. The fe ur el of the top q uality paper, beautiful pict the ures “in your hands” is to us oldies an a dded value th at “a screen” will never be able to achiev e. It is not for nothing th at we human s have more senses t han only seein g and hearing.....” ~ Umur Bükt

as, Vienna, A ustria

14-1/2" Early F. 4 G. Block Letter Bebe, perfect pale bisque, huge blue outlined p/wt eyes, ant. mohair wig, wears orig. aqua satin/silk dress, fraying on sleeves (covered by fabulous ant. stole, ant. undies, orig. ant. shoes, socks & added ant.

Fr. hat. On orig. kid body, perfect bisque shoulder plate, bisque lower arms & hands (sliver in 3 finger tips on inside of hands, non-detracting).

Tremendous presence. No words strong enough to describe her magnificent beauty. The BE$T EVER. Has the desirable molded Bru type tongue tip!!! Absolutely BREATHTAKING!!!! $8200.

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11” Bru Jne’ #1 Bebe, immaculate pale bisque, bulging br. p/w eyes, fabulous orig. mohair wig, pate & orig. metal head attachment.

Wearing gorgeous orig. silk & lace dress & hat, orig. matching underwear set & “signed” Bru shoes. On orig. Chevrot’ body, Bru label on chest, perfect “signed” Bru Jne #1 head & perfect “signed” Bru Jne #1 bisque shoulder plate, perfect bisque lower arms & perfect bisque hands. Absolutely ADORABLE in a RARE tiny cabinet size #1. A real KNOCK OUT!!!

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12” E. 4 J. Jumeau Bebe W/ Trunk, perfect bisque, big blue p/w eyes, orig. mohair wig, pate & head coil intact. Wears magnificent orig. pink silk & lace dress matching hat, orig. undies, orig. crocheted socks & orig. “signed” EJ Jumeau shoes w/rosettes, on orig. “signed” early 8 ball jointed EJ Jumeau body w/str. wrists. Orig. Fr. trunk, w/tray & includes blue bed coat, matching hat, crocheted socks, brush, comb & book, plus hankies tied in at bottom flap of trunk that drops down. Trunk key attached. Great condition with all leather straps & handles. Clothing & accessories match inside of trunk. Fabulous for display EJ is absolutely EXQUISITE!!! $12,750.

Joyce Kekatos e-mail: joycedolls@aol.com I buy dolls and sell on consignment. home: 718-863-0373 cell: 917-859-2446

14” Early Portrait Jumeau Bebe, magnificent pale bisque, big br. p/w eyes, fabulous full ant. lambs wool wig, orig. pate & head coil intact, wearing gorgeous orig. ecru silk & lace dress, orig. matching underwear set, orig. Fr. shoes w/ rosettes, orig. crocheted socks & Fr. ant. hat. On orig. “signed” early 8 ball st. wrist Portrait Jumeau body. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!

Only….$9800.

12” Steiner Series C Bebe, magnificent pale bisque, huge blue p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, fabulous long golden ant. mohair wig in orig. set & orig. pate. Wears orig. batiste & lace dress & orig. “marked” #2 shoes w/rosettes, incised #2 on her head, orig. crocheted socks & darling ant.hat. On orig. early st. wrist Steiner body w/desirable banana fingers. Great cabinet size.

SPECTACULAR!!! $7500.

5” Orsini All Bisque “Vivi”, mint bisque overall, orig. mohair hair wig, blue glass sl. eyes, orig. Orsini label on chest, darling orig. batiste dress, black painted shoes & white high stockings, in perfect condition. A great find and she’s a little jewel!! $2475.

9” S & H #1079 DEP, blue sl. eyes, perfect bisque, great orig. mohair wig w/ 2 long wide braids tied in back.

Wears gorgeous ant. dress, orig.undies, hand-made leather shoes & ant. hat. On orig. fully jointed st. wrist SH body. Darling teeny cabinet size, early SH DEP mark.

A little GEM!!! $1075.

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Carmel Doll Shop is pleased to announce a very colorful

“Lunch, Listen and Learn” Event:

The Lenci Luncheon Saturday, June 21, 2014

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Our doors will open at 11:00 am

egistered guests are invited to spend a memorable day at the Carmel Doll Shop when Nancy Lazenby, our speaker for this entertaining and educational event, will share her enthusiasm for those lovable and entirely artful felt dolls.

Ms. Lazenby is the author of numerous magazine articles on the subject of Lenci examples, but is best known for her must-have volume Lenci – The History and the Dolls.

Plenty of knowledge will be exchanged, plus a tasty, Italian-inspired luncheon will be offered as well. Per usual, attendees can expect the white glove treatment from the staff of Carmel Doll Shop.

The cost for this special event is $55 per registrant, and attendance will be limited to 40 guests only, so it is suggested that you sign up early.

(A waiting list will be compiled after our 40 seats have filled.)

The event will take place at the spacious home of Carmel Doll Shop: 213 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950 (831) 643-1902 www.carmeldollshop.com

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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls

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MISS WINNIE COMES TO STAY: THEY STORY OF A PEERLESS PAPIER PRINCESS

By Laurie Christman A circa 1830 “milliner’s model” possesses a captivating wardrobe.

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DECK THE HALLS A VISIT WITH BETH KARP

A CHRISTMAS STORY

By Ursula Mertz Meaningful connections with our fellow collectors are to be treasured.

By Donna C. Kaonis A passion for Christmas melds beautifully with Beth’s doll collection.

The heart wants what the heart wants and in this case it was an exquisite papier mache doll by the name of Miss Winnie. Laurie Christman shares with our readers this special “milliner’s model” doll with her ornate Apollo knot hairstyle and collection of original dresses. A lovely example of a doll that perfectly captures the clothing and styles of a gracious era, she continues to delight us today. Photo by Michael Canadas

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MODE ENFANTINE POUR POUPÉES A SPECIAL 2013 UFDC EXHIBIT

by Lynn Murray An outstanding array of poupées dressed in children’s fashions demonstrate the extravagance and luxury that parents and children lavished upon their beloved fashion dolls.

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THE KUDDLE KEWPIE

By Mark and Carole Gillette After her tremendous success with bisque Kewpies, Rose O’Neill made a soft, cuddly Kewpie a reality.

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2013 UFDC MODERN COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT BLUE RIBBON WINNERS WASHINGTON, D.C. PART 1

(212) 787-7279

2. Luscious 16” Kestner Bru– exceptional complexion, sensuous coloring, oily sheen, and closed mouth with its perfectly carved teeth and the rare and desirable green/ grey pearl-like eyes! $3500

P.O. Box 1410 NY, NY 10023

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3. 6” French Mignonnette in Winter Ensemble – besides hip length factory wig, this unique little ‘fashion plate’ features a stunning and rare original Victorian winter outfit w/ matching hat and leggings! (not shown) So special! $1800

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French Trade Bebes 5. Long face 30” Early Simon Halbig 949, Jumeau brows, scintillating bisque, 6 square teeth, early stiff wrist ‘big bottom’ compo/wood body featuring original ivory leather 3 strap bootines and much more!

Stunning and so tender!

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1. Spellbinding 22” Elusive E. J. Jumeau – scarce ‘middle period’ Bebe with its applied ears, gentle brows above glimmering pw eyes w/ shaded lids, creamy fine bisque, original 8 ball stiff wrist signed body and gorgeous period silk dress and shoes - dramatic luxury $6250

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6. Factory Original 16” Halbig 949 – this earliest version with the Belton crown, closed mouth and PW eyes, boasts her factory chemise and undies beneath a luxurious cream silk fashion ensemble (Au Nain design) with the French leather shoes – definitive! $2800

4. From the famed Parisian doll emporium comes the precious 10-1/2” Bebe “Au Nain Bleu’ – all original with label, from bonnet to signed ivory leather shoes, in original layers of fancy lace and silk factory couture including jewelry and a luscious and elaborate hip length mohair wig! La Petite Bijou! $2500 7

7. Rare Signed French Half Doll – sensual and creamy pink tint, long arms and fingers, and a real face! $495

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8. 6” Rare Jointed Knee Kestner – all bisque, socket head, chubby body, 5-strap bootines and orig. clothes! $4250

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9. 6” Barefoot Kestner with socket head, incised ‘1’, fancy factory wig, clenched fist, orig. clothes, some flaws, just $1800

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10. Adorable JDK “Hilda’s Sister” - Choice Kestner in exquisite period clothes w/orig. plaster pate, wig and body – all of it mint and top quality! $1100

11. Mint Door of Hope – the loveliest Amah and Baby we’ve seen, early quality, clean bright and all original. Choice! $1595

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12. Superior 22” Simon Halbig ‘1279’ Character – all top quality on this mint, honey blonde sweetheart with tender blush, perfect body and picture perfect clothes! $1750

15. Exceptional 33” Handwerck ‘79’ – rare mold in this indulgent size – especially for a pre-1900 French Trade model like this with 16-1/2” circ. head!

Jumeau brows, signed body, hip length tresses and terrific original clothes!! Mint. $1250

13-14. Rare Alexanders!

Complete with labels, tags and accessories. Sweet Violet fully jointed incl. elbows and knees w/hat box and gloves! $1200 Cynthia Mint in Box – lovely coloring! Complete with purse, literature, label and lid. So important! $1200 13

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17. Imagine this 28” Lifesize Bent Knee Toddler with 17-1/2” c. head! A closed mouth character by Hertel Schwab is so magnificent in this size; with sparkling blue sleep eyes, super quality bisque, factory wig and body finish and completely delightful in elegant original clothes including coat and pretty pink layers! $1200

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16. 21” Precious Brown Teenager – lovely color w/rosy blush, no craze, factory fresh tulle ball gown with hang tag, excellent beauty! $495

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19. 11” Early American Bear – long limbed charmer w/ his shoe button eyes, great snout and condition! $450

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20. 19-1/2” Heirloom Schoenhut Boy – scarce ‘309’ with 2 molded teeth, slight smile, sensitive eyes and strong jaw line of a mature fellow w/factory nailed wig and period nautical suit. $1100

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21. 19” Estate Original ‘Gretchen’ – the classic K * R 114 as seldom seen in richly detailed elegant Broiderie Anglaise and silk factory shoes, hidden rear flaw under mint ringlet wig – a must have at only $2400

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18. Wonderful Working Marotte – frivolity reigns in this fine quality musical jester toy w/PW eyes and finest silk costume! $395

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22. Heirloom Chinas w/Wardrobe – 1890’s sister dolls with numerous authentic articles of orig. clothes all now contained in pretty 6 x 10 cabinet size trunk! $575

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23. An Astounding Kley and Hahn ‘536’ – peaceful joy comes from the heart of this brilliant, rare and commanding 22” character with its contented aspect, loving eyes, closed mouth and oily bisque of finest quality plus the most charming antique clothes and shoes. What a doll! $5250

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25. A Thoughtful 17” ‘Wendy Face’ Kley and Hahn – mold 546 with big soulful eyes, gentle closed mouth, mint factory wig and body and her delightful antique clothes and shoes all in frilly layers!

A dear winsome beauty. $4800

26. A Rare 6” Doll House ‘Nursemaid’ – bisque head, uniform w/cap and her original carriage with folding hood and orig. bisque head baby within! $495

24. ‘Happy’ – from the exceptional 8000 Series of Julianna, Angry Brother, Grumpy – et al. comes this very rare 17” impish toddler – A Museum Class Gbr. Heubach Rarity – the never seen mold ‘8570’! What a masterwork of cunning nuance with unusually carved and painted tri-dimensional eyes and full faced dimple upon dimple joy filled modeling! The ultimate! $5800

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28 16” Heubach Singing Coquette – richly carved head of molded curls and waves with glazed bow, side glancing intaglio eyes and wide open/closed mouth w/molded tongue and tiny teeth raised in song! $1495 27. 5” Kestner All Bisque Googlies – glass eyes, socket heads w/toddler bodies, jtd. limbs and factory clothes. All happy, clean and bright! $750 each.

Happy Holidays!

29. ‘Puppenschneiderei’ Sewing Doll – a rarely seen mint in box set of doll, patterns, booklet and all accessories tied in place – a never played with dressmakers treasure! $2500

Nancy A. Smith Member NADDA and UFDC

Box 462, Natick Mass. 01760-0005 Phone: (508) 545-1424 E-Mail: nasdoll@comcast.net See us in Gaithersburg, MD, Dec. 7 & 8, 2013

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DECEMBER 2013

Tel: 425.765.4010 Valerie@beautifulbebes.com

Sensational art came through the hands & creative inspirations of LEON CASIMIR BRU when he conceived his third generation Bebe. This astonishing beauty mesmerizes w/ huge blue paperweight eyes, creamy bisque w/ peach & apricot tints, orig. thick blonde curly wig, lovely full lips opened reveal the tip of her tongue as though she is about to speak. Enrobed in sky blue silk ruched Bebe dress, antique French Lace Hat w/blue silk bow. Excellent generally from head to toe.

True CHARACTER COLLECTOR’S DREAM~The heavens parted and cast a light on the face of this beautiful boy... the face of an oh so desirable, rare to find young lad with few examples to refer to.

Known as the Little Prince, mold 153

by Simon Halbig, one can easily see how refined he is with his aquiline features, deeply molded curls and gentle expression. Generally superb condition on correct original wood and composition body. Dressed in antique woolen blazer with brass buttons, matching plaid scarf, cream wool knickers, antique leather shoes. Please call or email for pricing and details.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to All! Seventeen inches of luscious JUMEAU BEAUTY with huge mesmerizing blue eyes in charming blue and white plaid walking ensemble.

Original wig, enchanting antique silk chapeau, antique shoes. A tender Poupee on sturdy kid body in generally superb condition~ $4600

At 11.5 inches this PRECIOUS LITTLE PACKAGE is one of the early and so sought after Bebes that collectors yearn for. All original from kid-skin wig over STEINER pate to antique shoes; this darling will enchant you.

Precious, exeptional and so very desirable ~ $12,800~

Member UFDC & NADDA 18.5 inch ASIAN BEAUTY in immaculate condition and wearing original finely styled mohair wig, kimono and fantastic REAL JADE NECKLACE. By SPBH~ Rare and excellent. $1400~

SEE US AT: 12/7 & 12/8 Eastern National Antique Doll Show & Sale Gaithersburg, MD Fairgrounds

Sweet 4-1/2” all bisque doll - barefoot $595.

Sweet 5” all bisque doll - pink boots $1200.

18” Mama Katzenjammer tea cozy with the Steiff button $295.

Pair 6-1/2” cloth dolls with painted features and a center seam on the face $395.

3 cute Steiff puppets $35 each.

10” German Christmas tree $195.

14” cloth Oriental doll stamped Michigan State College $125.

Lots of small cute Steiff dogs 4-6” $30 each.

Auction Gallery B

ertoia Auctions recent three-day sale November 8-10 included one day devoted to antique Christmas, Halloween, Easter, dollhouses and shops. The Father Christmas pulled by four reindeer, 27” long, brought $17,700 and the unusual German Belsnickle with a rare glass beard, 19” tall, sold for $20,060.

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classic bisque Bebe Bru Jne, size 10, with original Bru costume and signed Bru shoes, c. 1885, pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, French kid bebe body with kid- over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms, Chevrot hinged legs and wooden lower legs, brought $19,040 at Frasher’s October 19 and 20 auction.

This bisque bebe Steiner, 23-1/2”, with rare bisque hands and patented lever-operated eyes, incised A-18 with original blonde mohair wig over original pate, Steiner composition jointed body with mama/papa pull string operation, and wearing an antique costume realized $7,280 in the same sale.

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cMastersHarris October 25 and 26 auction included many items from the Doll & Miniature Museum of Highpoint, NC. The 7” K * R Simon & Halbig 117A bisque socket head girl with glass sleep eyes sold for $1,525.

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lovely 23” Schmitt with brown glass eyes, Schmitt composition body and wearing antique clothes, sold for $10,735 during the Withington October 17 and18 sale.

he November 6 Alderfer auction included a delightful pair of 7-1/2” SFBJ Googlies, both dressed in their original French provincial costumes. They sold for $3,520.

Another lot of note was the tagged Wizard of Oz 13” plush Lion, dating from the 50’s that sold for $6,380.

We would like to thank the following auction houses for their participation: Alderfer Auction, 501 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA 19440. 215-393-3000. www.alderferauction.com Bertoia Auctions, 2141 DeMarco Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360. 856-692-1881. www.bertoiaauctions.com Frasher’s, 2323 S. Mecklin School Road, Oak Grove, MO 64075. 816-625-3786. Email: frasher@aol.com McMasters Harris Apple Tree Doll Auctions, 1625 West Church Street, Newark, OH 43055. 800-842-3526 www.mcmastersharris.com Withington Auctions, 17 Atwood Road, Hillsborough, NH 03244. 603-478-3232 www.withingtonauction.com 14

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SANDY’S DREAM DOLLS

C-Steiner 29” Blue PW eyes Perfect Body, A Wonderful asset to any collection; Jumeau TETE Depose 11 Blue PW Eyes, Beautiful Doll; Triste Size 13 Jumeau 27 1/2”, Original Wig Old Dress Wonderful Pale Bisque Great Body All Original Finish; 1983 - Royal Duncan Santa’s - #885 of 10,000, Perfect Condition with ornament book and green Santa description book.

Original print Santa boxes 1st edition - SOLD AS SET ONLY Top Row- Dedt Moroz- Father Ice. Middle Row - Kris Kringle - Medieval Santa Claus; Nast Santa Civil War Santa Bottom Row - Soda Pop Santa St. Nicholas Bishop of Myra; Victorian Santa Claus American Pioneer Santa; Black Peter - Russian St. Nicholas; Wassailing

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Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears Inc.

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Allow Us To Help You Discover The Child Within You!

14 ½” 1915 Charlie Chaplin by Louis Amberg, compo head & hands, original clothes $575.

14” K Star R 100 glass eyed, marked 36, hairline left side of face, blue stat eyes, great antique mohair wig $850.

#126 Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat w/ jointed legs & arms, molded socks, no pet $195. #128 Goldylocks & the Baby Bear w/ jointed legs & arms, molded socks, gold sticker and bear $250.

17” R. J. Wright Christopher Robin all felt jointed doll with hand painted facial features, brown eyes, blue smock top, shorts with suspenders, t-shirt, leather sandals, no box $650.

17” Christopher wearing raincoat #371/500, great detailing on clothing and coat, no box or umbrella $650.

13” Betty Boop by Cameo 1932, sticker reads Des & Copyright

by Fleischer Studios, wood and composition body $595.

24” Heinrich Handwerck, S &H, blue sleep eyes, pierced ears, 2 fingers repaired right hand $410. 6” Golden Steiff Mohair Bear w/ original blue ribbon, 1950-60’s $165. 24 ½” Kestner 168 w/ square cut teeth, blue sleep eyes, brown mohair wig, antique dress, small eye flake right eye $475. 6” Carmel Steiff Mohair Bear w/ original ribbon, 1950-60’s $165.

16” French Ravca Woman w/ walking stick, wonderfully hand painted features, light brown eyes, wooden shoes $225.

3 ¾” All Bisque Kewpie Huggers $165.

6” All Bisque Chubby, chip on top knot, brown eyes to side, great molding $145.

3 ½” Heubach Figure #10211, blue intaglio eyes, left pinkie chipped $145.

18 1/2” Lenci Boy w/ Fishing Pole, 1930’s, from 1500 series, great character, has 3 Lenci tags $725.

8” Alexander Dolls: Wendy #432 – 1959 $150. Bill #320 – 1960 Going to the Circus $150.

36” Ideal Shirley Temple 1959, redressed in vintage dress, pretty coloring, great hair in original curls $675.

8” German All Bisque Nodders -Ching Chow, Uncle Walt, Andy Gump, Moon Mullins, Chester Gump, Skeezix, Smitty, Rachel (baking crack by mouth), all white set of 8 dolls $195.

Sasha in white silk dress, replaced shoes, no box $145.

Sasha in Ballet dress, with wrist tag (off), no box $145.

Sasha in Tube 1969 in blue & white check dress, blonde streaked hair $400.

10 ½” Platinum Tiny Terri Lee in tagged dress, walker body $85.

16 ½” Platinum Terri Lee in tagged dress, marker Terri Lee $195.

16 ½” Red Headed Terri Lee in tagged dress $195.

20” Alexander Nina Ballerina 1949-51 all original in tagged yellow tutu with silver trim, beautiful hair in original set with flowers, few holes in netting $495.

18” Alexander 1954 Margot Ballerina #1550 in tagged tutu, ruffled tulle (elastic as is), pantie with tulle, nylons, shoes, beautiful facial coloring $275.

20” S & H, C.M. Bergman, brown sleep eyes, original mohair wig $395.

20” Jutta S & H 1349, brown sleep eyes, pierced ears $475.

12” AM Dream Baby hand puppet all original with celluloid hands, blue sleep eyes $210.

7 1/2” AM Dream Baby all original with blue sleep eyes $110.

8” All Original Baby marked Germany 14 Germany, blue sleep eyes $95.

1949 Painted Eye Ginny Cowgirl, all original outfit, leather like skirt w/ colorful trim, red felt hat & flocked boots $275.

20” SFBJ 227 Brown Jeweled Eyed Boy, o/m w/ teeth, repainted body, few scuffs on cheeks, antique leather boots $1150 $1150.

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Miss Winnie Comes To Stay The Story of a Peerless Papier Princess

by Laurie Christman

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Miss Winnie displaying all of her possessions, obviously proud to be a fashionable lady!

s there ever a time when we can resist that most delicious doll with its magical allure? There have been times when I have tried desperately to resist, but invariably, those are the times when something so special comes along that I am reduced to a quivering lump of jello. Has this happened to you as well? I hope I am not alone in this and I don’t think that I am! Anyway, a time like this came upon me when I was saving for the Las Vegas convention. I was trying with all of my strength to stay away from the computer with its many antique doll enticements, but my will power was sadly lacking. Lo and behold I found my fingers automatically typing in the Carmel Doll Shop Friday night additions.

As the site became visible, Miss Winnie’s beautiful papier mache countenance was revealed! She was standing so proudly and quaintly with her lovely collection of original dresses, decked out and photographed with such beauty and grace by Michael Canadas and David Robinson.

When I saw her, my eyeballs felt like they were popping out of my head and I don’t even collect papier mache dolls!

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Miss Winnie poses for her portrait. The artist is grateful that she is willing to sit for long periods without moving or complaining.

Miss Winnie’s stylish but extreme coiffure never fails to elicit consternation from whomever is sitting behind her at the opera.

my sunny California home might be enough to ruin their fragile complexions beyond repair.

I was thoroughly unprepared to fall in love, but fall in love I did. Miss Winnie, as she was named, was standing beside her belongings, dressed in a beautiful gauzy ivory dress with a vivacious rose print. She had a wreath of red roses wrapped around her coiffure.

Accompanying her was her original skin-covered trunk containing various original dresses, matching bonnets and shawls! She also had a few accessories which drew considerable oohs and aahs from me. The surface of her face seemed unmarred by time with her sweet rosy cheeks still as vibrant as the day she was painted. Her fancy 1830’s hairstyle did not have any chips or cracks and she just jumped out at me and spoke those fateful words, “BUY ME!” I sat at the computer trying to weigh the pros and cons of taking most of my doll money allotted for convention and buying this doll which was different from anything that I owned and not of a genre familiar to me. But as I stared at her and her incredibly well-preserved belongings, I could not help but feel the love that must have surrounded the life of the child who owned this doll. I envisioned a mother or grandmother spending painstaking hours fashioning the doll’s wardrobe for her beloved child. The stitches are tiny and perfect;

everything fits like a glove. Then, beyond the beauty of the doll, I could only stare with appreciation at the exquisite photographs of this doll by Michael and David, so generously offered for this article.

I knew that this type of doll was made in Germany between 1825 and 1835. I date her to 1830 because her clothing is no longer in the high-waisted regency style.

In the 1830’s, the waistline dropped down to the natural waist location and the sleeves were full at the upper arms.

I tried to discover her maker through research, but it was impossible because many small factories made heads similar to hers and there are no identifying marks.

Miss Winnie stands 18 inches (46cm) tall. She is on a so-called Milliner’s Model body which we all now agree isn’t really a correct term for the leather body with wooden limbs. Even so, I will use that term as collectors understand what that description implies. Her body is very well preserved. She does have a belly button patch but I assume she must have had some important cosmetic procedure which doesn’t rule out liposuction or a tummy tuck! Her hairstyle is representative of those worn by fashionable ladies of the time which were created to emulate the trends set by Princess Adelaide, the wife of King William IV of Great Britain and Hanover.

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The skin covered trunk measures 19 inches by 10 inches by 8 inches high. It is constructed of solid wood, lined inside with paper and covered with thin leather, reinforced with darker leather strips held down by metal studs. It has a black iron lock on the front fitted for a skeleton key.

Miss Winnie wears her cream colored gauzy dress with the red floral print. She never fails to captivate the observer in this outfit.

The rich gold silk dress with matching bonnet is appropriate for any festive occasion.

Caught in a moment of severe dishabille, Miss Winnie nevertheless retains her usual composure and dignity.

head sometimes surrounded by braids. For festive occasions, the hairstyle was complemented by flowers, ribbons and a stabilizing comb in the back. Adelaide’s hair styles grew bigger and more complicated throughout the 1830’s and fashion conscious ladies copied away! Hairpieces, false buns and braids were frequently employed. One can occasionally find papier mache dolls who have real hair additions as well!

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Miss Winnie loves to look fresh and cheerful in her daffodil dress with matching bonnet.

Leg-of-mutton sleeves are very interesting as is demonstrated by Miss Winnie’s floral on dotted cotton dress.

lovely floral prints such as Winnie owns. Sleeves were wide at the shoulders and were called “leg-of-mutton” or “gigot” sleeves. Corsets were again worn to create tiny waistlines. This was the final nail in the coffin of the loose, high-waisted Empire style, which had been an attempt between 1800 and the early 1820’s to copy ancient GrecoRoman fashion.

My favorite dress is the one she arrived in, her cream and red floral dress. The gauzy material is so filmy that you can almost see through it. The print seems as fresh as the day it was made. While she wears roses in her hair with this dress, I can also see her protecting her complexion by wearing her finely crafted sunbonnet with this dress.

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Miss Winnie wears her exotic flowered dress with her lovely floral shawl to ward off the chilly breeze. Her straw bonnet is designed to protect her delicate complexion from the sun and wind.

has ribbony leaves at the bust and a matching hat with feathers, buds, leaves and ribbons.

One of her fancier dresses is a gold silk print. The fabric is of cream, gold and blue. It also has exquisite detailing with tiny piping and floral accents. The matching bonnet has buds on the inner brim which hang down just slightly to frame the face.

I love her printed cotton dress with leaves and flowers.

The colors are pale green, teal blue and salmon. It has a Polynesian aspect with exotic blooms. The trim at the neck is of the finest tatting. Again, the pleats at the waist are so tiny and close together that one almost needs a magnifying glass to see them. The stitches on the inside are just perfect and smaller than small. She also wears her colorful fringed shawl.

Miss Winnie has another cotton print dress which is between a beige and a salmon color. The pattern is of leaves

Note the lovely silk blooms on her fine straw bonnet.

Miss Winnie’s diary is made of red silk with wool pages.

There is a large W designating this book as Winnie’s private property. All of the pages are blank which could mean that either Winnie’s life is too boring, too hectic or too naughty to write down!

Miss Winnie’s indigo cotton dress is the only one of her dresses that has short puffed sleeves.

Tiny paper book with the mysterious name, “Yvonne De La Grange,” written in pencil on the cover. Is “Yvonne” Miss Winnie’s nom de plume?

and flowers on a background of tiny dots. This dress is lined at the bodice and completely hand sewn, as are all her other garments. There are no machine stitches anywhere to be found! The trim on this dress is of individual thread loops. I can’t conceive of how this tiny looping was done by hand.

The last dress in the group is of a very heavy cotton. It is a deep indigo and cream. This dress has shorter puffed sleeves. The finely crocheted trim adds to the overall look and enhances its appeal.

Regarding her other items, she has an enchanting handmade book with her initial “W” as part of the lace cover. The pages are of a type of wool paper with pinked edges. She also has a graceful feather fan and two different types of antique boxes. One intriguing item in her group of accessories is another tiny handmade paper book with the name “Yvonne De La Grange” written in script at the top. Underneath is written “Arithmetique” and below that is “Classe de 7” (which in French means Grade 7, the same as American grade 5). One can only guess at the mysteries associated with this wonderful doll.

In my search for those special dolls that I wish to own, I can’t help but appreciate a doll who is a perfect example of the sensibilities of her time. She shares with us the history of the people she came from, bringing forth their ideas of beauty, fashion, industry and artistry. She was obviously cared for and treasured for over 180 years which touches my soul and hopefully will touch yours as well.

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Michael Canadas and David Robinson of Carmel Doll Shop for providing photos for this article.

Christiane Gräfnitz for historical background.

REFERENCES:

Cieslik, Jurgen, and Marianne Cieslik. German Doll Encyclopedia: 1800-1939.

Cumberland: Hobby House Press, Inc. 1985.

Coleman, Dorothy S., Elizabeth A. Coleman, and Evelyn J. Coleman.

The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls. New York: Crown Publishers, INC., 1968.

Gräfnitz, Christiane. German Papier-Mache Dolls: 1760-1860.

Germany: Verlag Puppen & Spielzeug, 1994.

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Deck the Halls A Visit with Beth Karp

By Donna C. Kaonis • Photos by Leslie Shiels and Beth Karp

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s it any wonder that doll collectors are often antique Christmas collectors, after all our love of childhood dolls and toys is not far removed from the magic of the holiday season, one that can transport us back in time to our cherished childhood memories.

Beth Karp and her husband Jay discovered their passion for Christmas, dolls and toys over thirty years ago. Beginning with snow babies, she gradually added German made Belsnickles, Santa candy containers, reindeer, sleighs, feather trees and ornaments. In concert with a large doll, dollhouse and toy collection, during the holiday season the result is a magnificent glittering fantasyland that is the talk of their neighborhood.

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also Halloween and Easter. The majority of antique holiday decorations are from Germany: it wasn’t until the first world war when we no longer imported from Germany that the United States began making holiday decorations.

Beth acknowledges that some might think her house cluttered, but for fellow collectors, the bountiful and well thought out array is a wonderland of delights. “My son who is in the auction business and prefers a minimalist look, always jokes that our style of decorating is exactly what he doesn’t want.” The couple celebrates with two parties during the holidays, one for Christmas collectors and one for their friends and neighbors who enjoy seeing a truly magical Christmas display.

Decorating for the holidays begins right after Thanksgiving.

Feather trees in various sizes from 18 inches to 6 feet tall are displayed throughout the house. She especially enjoys the

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smaller trees which she surrounds with vignettes…dolls, toys, Santas, wooly sheep and putz animals. Her favorite ornaments are whimsical cotton batting decorations. Her friends, Jerry and Darla Arnold, make wonderful modern day cotton batting ornaments often incorporating antique die-cuts. Beth buys a few each year and displays them on a feather tree, decorated exclusively with their ornaments.

Beth and Jay’s vast collection of ornaments includes antique glass blown, die-cuts, cotton batting, Sebnitz, Dresdens, delicate metal candy baskets, patriotic decorations, angels, even small toys and dolls. Since her husband Jay backed into a tree three times and broke six expensive hand blown glass ornaments, she has focused on cottons and metal filigree ornaments.

A collection of Kugels, most of them too heavy for a feather tree, are displayed on the dining room table with an enormous green kugel hanging from the chandelier. The rarest are the blue, red and pink Kugels in the shape of grape clusters and eggs.

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As much fun as decorating is each year, taking everything down can be a chore. Beth leaves everything up until the end of January so she can enjoy her hard work. She has a smart tip for decorating small trees; she wires the ornaments on and takes a piece of cheesecloth that she cuts to fit over the stand, then pulls it up and knots it at the top. That way, even if an ornament falls off, it won’t be broken.

As we all know from our own experiences, being a new collector is a heady experience filled with excitement and anticipation. Beth remembers the morning long ago when she woke up very early and went on Ebay, winning a large cotton batting Santa offered as a buy it now for $150. She was thrilled to learn that it came from a store that Gimbels purchased in 1915. It was in immaculate condition, just like the day it was made.

One of her favorite Santas is a candy container purchased several years ago, dressed in red satin with a repainted face. Repairs were made, the over paint removed and a beautiful robe made out of antique mohair turned it into a showstopper.

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At a long ago auction she went determined to buy the first two lots, a Santa wearing a gold robe and a Santa Claus with cotton reindeer. “I bravely held up my hand and didn’t put it down until I won the two items. Years later I ran into a someone who was there and told me the long time collectors were afraid of me!

Since I was on a limited budget it made me chuckle to think I intimated them.”

She and Jay are still collecting but have found that when the really great items come up, they are very expensive. “Over the years, our tastes have escalated and become more sophisticated. We feel fortunate we started collecting when we did. In spite of skyrocketing prices, it’s still fun to collect and you have to start somewhere. Some of the younger members of the “Golden Glow” begin by collecting affordable postcards and die cuts. The fun is in the looking.”

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Beth and her friend and business partner, Beth Ryan, run a business known to doll collectors as Two Beths and are frequently seen at major doll shows in the east and midwest. When she is not collecting and selling she has a busy career as what she describes as a “plants person.� Understanding what grows in what situation, she specializes in entryways and container planting. Their home sits on a beautiful three-acre property that is often visited by garden tours.

Thanksgiving comes late this year, making all of us even busier than usual with our decorating, shopping and baking.

By the time you read this article, Beth will have transformed their home once again, something she looks forward to each year as she creates yet another magical Christmas for family and friends.

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A Christmas Story

By Ursula Mertz

photos by Christopher Partridge

Remember when we met over fifteen years ago?

And now you have come back to stay.

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or years, a favorite doll in my collection has been Peaches, an all composition Patsy look alike sold by the Averill Company of New York City in the early nineteen thirties. Peaches was featured at the 1931 spring toy fairs in New York and Chicago and can be seen on the cover of the March 1931 issue of Toys and Novelties. In today’s market it is not that easy to locate an example of this doll. This may be due to the fact that many of them were not marked.

Originally they had cloth tapes attached to their clothing or paper hangtags, items that are easily lost over time.

A fellow club member owned an all original but smaller version of Peaches. At one point we photographed the two dolls together. In their short cotton dresses with matching hair bows, they looked adorable. I asked Bernice to remember me should she ever decide to sell her doll. We have known each other for a long time. When I attended my first UFDC national convention in 1979 at the Waldorf

Astoria in New York City, Bernice was my roommate.

Some fifteen years passed, and Bernice had retired from our club but we kept in touch with Christmas cards and the occasional phone call. A smaller version of Peaches still had not come my way.

Then two years ago, just before Christmas, Bernice called to tell me that she was ready to let go of her Peaches. I told her that I was absolutely delighted that the doll now was for sale. “No, Ursula,” she said, “I want to give it to you.” I was speechless and kind of overwhelmed and protested. But Bernice insisted.

We were going to meet half way and have lunch together. Winter weather got in the way and we would not have a chance to meet before Christmas.

Bernice decided that she was going to mail the doll, and we could meet some time in spring.

When the doll arrived I kept thinking: “What could I do for Bernice as a Christmas present?” I decided to write a short picture story about friendship using the two dolls and mailed it off to Bernice.

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Would you like to play with my teddy?

Yes, I would.

Thank you very much!

How about a cup of tea?

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Friends forever!

Happy Holidays to Everyone from

Blackberry Studio Size 12 EJ with wardrobe $12,000 All original wax doll from Hambly’s Toy Store $2500 Baby Stuart in cradle $1350 Christmas Fairy $750

Bernice obviously liked her present.

Here is what she wrote:

“There is no way that I could possibly thank you enough for: “A Christmas Story.” From beginning to end, no one could ever tell the story the way you did. From the first page to the last… a tale that is so loving and perfect – two sweet little girls that we reunited to enjoy forever. It will be one of my prized possessions.”

Gazing at her beautiful handwriting the note was another present for me. I was also looking forward to getting together. As happens so often, more time passed than originally planned. At mid year news came from Bernice’s family that she had passed on.

I was sad that we did not have our meeting, but how glad I was that we both had loved our experience of exchanging Christmas presents.

Margaret Gray Kincaid

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

The

Kuddle Kewpie

15” early 1920’s Kuddles dressed in original clothes. She has a replaced slip under her dress.

By Mark and Carole Gillette

ose O’Neill once stated, “The Kewpie doll went all around the world, but I still had one other dream up my sleeve. I wanted a soft, caress-able Kewpie, a Kuddle-Kewpie. It must be tender to touch, like that baby of long ago; it must be the smiling, funny, embracing St. Kewpie, a patron saint of little tads; it must be capable of curling up in the cushions and the chairs of the grown-ups, to peep out with its little look of jocular kindness.”

The first time that we see the term Kuddle Kewpie or Kuddle Kewps, was when it was used by Rose O’Neill in her writing of the October 1914 Good Housekeeping magazine story, “The Kewpies and Bedtime.” The illustrations show Kewpies as they are thought of, but do not show the Kuddle Kewpies as we know them today. The all cloth Kuddle Kewpie was already in existence, but had not been introduced to the public.

Laura (Chandler) Eiserman was born to Jesse and Bertha Chandler, in December of 1900. The Chandlers were close friends of the O’Neill family. In 1910, per Rose’s request, the Chandler family moved into Rose’s homestead, Bonniebrook, and took charge of the guests that she was expecting for that summer. The Chandlers ended up living at Bonniebrook for two and a half years. In a 1968 interview, Laura remembers, “Many wonderful events transpired and it was like living in a dream world.”

The first documentation of Kuddle Kewpies being handcrafted takes place in an interview with Laura Eiserman. She recalls the event occurring, at Very deluxe, 100% original Bonniebrook, before her eleventh birthday (December 3, 1911): “She (Rose Kuddle Kewpie from 1920’s.

O’Neill) had a new idea which she called a project for the family. She Very few of these amazing dolls wanted a cloth Kewpie, one that was soft and cuddly for a child to hug have survived the decades.

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Very early production Kewpie (1920’s) that was sold with the matching dress, bonnet and socks. It has matching panties underneath.

Rare Kewpie lying on its belly has an internal bellows type music box.

and love. It was Callista, Lee and Juddy Tittsworth who went to work under her instructions, cutting out cloth bodies, heads, sewing, making dresses, bonnets and shoes for the new creation. I would sit on a big cushion on the library floor (quiet as a mouse) watching them as they stuffed the cotton in the bodies, arms and legs and when assembled it was then the task for Rose to give her personal artistic touch of the brush by painting the lovely Kewpie face.

“The new rag Kewpie was sent to Germany for inspection and approval by a famous manufacturer. Some changes were suggested and the doll was returned to

The photo above is from the 1920’s and features the owner of the two dolls with her friend. The dolls they are holding are the actual dolls shown in the photo to the right.

Note the “Rose O’Neill” drawings on the fabric.

This fabric was manufactured for Rose O’Neill and was copyrighted, and came in three designs. The outfit on the left doll has disintegrated and she is now wearing a reproduction outfit. A snippet of an advertisement featuring these dolls is shown peaking out between them.

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This Valentine candy box with the Kewpie attached is all original as sold at the local candy store. It was found in Bozeman, Montana as shown. Kewpie is red satin and 9” tall.

Blue brothers. Both are all original. (left) is a “Krueger” and (right) is a “King Innovations.”

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Bonniebrook and altered to where it would bend more at the hips and knees so that a child could hold it more like a real baby. It was returned the second time for some minor change, after the third trip the Kewpie seemed perfect, but manufacturing was delayed and set aside.” (In Rose’s memoirs, she wrote that the manufacturing was delayed because of the toy factories desire to make a bisque Kewpie instead. So even though the Kuddle Kewpie was conceived prior to the bisque dolls, it would not be contracted to a major manufacturer until 1925).

Laura said of her special Kuddle Kewpie given to her by Rose: “On my eleventh birthday, I had the surprise of my life when I found this special Kewpie sitting in my chair at a birthday dinner party.”

Rose’s sister Callista was an experienced seamstress. She designed and made many gowns for both Rose and herself. As an integral part of developing the Kuddle Kewpie body pattern, she experimented and reworked its design trying to perfect the form. Rose said of her sister: “I’ve got it at last. My little sister, who knows more about scissors and needles than I do, has translated all that tiny roundness, that elf-babyism, into soft materials, and now, as of old, I can hardly be kept from playing with the baby all day long. She would cut and stuff and cut and stuff; each time submitting the little soft thing to me for criticism. And at last, we got the perfect Kuddle-Kewpie.” Rose referred to Callista as the “Mother of the Kuddle Kewpies.”

In Rose’s memoirs she writes, “Callista and I have made a rag Kewpie, too, for the fun of it, with a flat painted face and wobbly disposition. We meant to perfect it, vaguely planning some means of arriving at a molded face in cloth. But that came later.”

Although they were still not yet in the hands of the public, Kuddle Kewpies were still dancing through Rose’s mind and close to her heart. This is evidenced by an early accounting in the song “Kewpie Lullaby”, published in the 1916 book, Kewpie Primer.

In 1922, Rose purchased a beautiful riverside estate home in Saugatuck, Connecticut which she named Castle Carabas. Eager to bring these Kuddly Kewpies into the world at large, Rose invited women to work at Castle Carabas to craft them on site. Shortly thereafter, a cottage industry was developed with local women cutting, sewing, and stuffing Kewpies in their homes.

In these early years, Rose was working to perfect the face of the Kuddle Kewpie. Contours and colors were established but the hunt was on to find the right manufacturer. It has been unclear in the past, as to who made these masked Kewpie faces. It is now known with certainty that it was M. Fluegelman, a manufacturer of doll faces and novelties in New York City. The first year of fabrication still has not yet been established.

Three sisters are wearing very unique matching fabrics. The brims are attached, and made of same fabric as the pinafores. These are very rare and tagged “Krueger.”

8” Kewpie used as a Christmas ornament store display. It is made of “Airlite” fabric. It has an attached red ribbon with a hook to hang on the tree. It also has a gift tag addressed to some lucky person.

Two satin Kewpies both made by “Richard G. Krueger Inc.” Both are all original, the one on the left has a factory hand painted ribbon.

16” white crushed plush Kewpie, very early tag sewn on the back of the neck. The ribbon has been replaced.

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1936 Krueger advertising card sent to Retailers to spark ordering.

The coral colored family of Kewpies featuring 18”, 12” and 8”. All three were manufactured in cotton jersey fabric.

Geo. Borgfeldt & Co. N.Y.C. entered a contract with Rose in 1925 for the making of Kuddle Kewpie dolls. It is evident that he was working very closely with Rose in making design and manufacturing refinements to the Kuddle Kewpie before and during the contract period. Again, this effort to get a large scale manufacturer involved in making Kuddle Kewpies was not a new one; the first attempt was back in 1911.

Rose hoped to promote sales of Kuddles in her Rose O’Neill Kewpie Shop, on Madison Avenue, New York City for the 1925 Christmas season.

That wish did not come to fruition. Abundant quantities of Kuddle Kewpies did become available in her store for Easter of 1926.

There have been several sources, including Callista’s statement in Rose’s estate documents, that 1925 was the date of the first Kuddle Kewpies.

The author believes this date was used to reflect the first contract for their production.

Up until September 1927, Kewpies were only protected under the original copyright granted in 1913. Rose realized it was necessary to protect the Kuddle Kewpie doll under its own patent. A new patent application was drawn up and filed with the U.S. Patent Office on September 20th, 1927.

Callista’s role in making the Kuddles is noted further by the fact that the patent application was jointly filed.

Rose made sure that Callista shared in the royalties the sales brought, and even after Rose’s death Callista would receive the majority of the compensation, according to the estate papers.

In early 1928, Rose confirmed that four factories in New York City were producing Kuddle Kewpies. Since factories were turning out an abundant supply, Rose again focused her attention on marketing for her Kuddle Kewpies, books and other Kewpie-related items. She made personal appearances in stores, toy fairs and did live interviews, including radio. She was also featured in magazine ads and newspaper articles. The Sears and Roebuck catalog from 1928 featured Kuddle Kewpies in a 15” size, with a choice of three different fabrics.

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In April of 1928, the Fels-Naptha soap company began running a series of thirteen monthly magazine ads. These ads appeared in Child Life and Junior Home magazines.

Although the magazines never mentioned the dolls as “Kuddle Kewpies,” because of their popularity, they were instantly recognized. These ads bolstered the wave of enthusiasm from children and adults alike.

The Kewpies and The Runaway Baby book, released in 1928, included an advertisement for the Kuddle-Kewpies on the last page. It said: “Ask your dealer, or write to The Kewpies, Saugatuck, Conn”. The ad features three Kuddles; one elaborately dressed with a bonnet, another that is plush, and the last in checked sun suit and hat.

In early 1929, the contract for making Kuddle Kewpies between Rose and George Borgfeldt & Company ended. In November of the same year, ads started appearing that confirmed that Rose had entered a new contract with King Innovations Inc. (of New York City).

This contract made them the sole manufacturer and

distributor. In 1934 Richard G Krueger would be the last manufacturer to produce Rose’s favorite Kewpie.

Production finally ceased around 1955.

The photos throughout this article highlight Kuddle Kewpies from the very early days up until the end.

Notice the many different styles, tags, faces, colors, fabrics, sizes and body styles, that were produced by several different manufacturers.

Rose O’Neill is most recognized as being the Mother of the Immortal Kewpies, but she was so much more than that. She produced a vast array of works as a sculptor, illustrator and the author of many books for adults and children. She was a serious artist having had exclusive art expositions in Paris, and took an active part in the Women’s Suffrage movement.

I started my love of the Kuddle Kewpie in 1978. In my collecting of Kuddle Kewpies I began to notice many differences which surprised me. These variations became the spark for further curiosity, and my hunt for information began.

My husband Mark suggested that he could help me assemble the information that I had into a book that would make it easier to access in the future. I had several others comment that they would also like to purchase a copy if I would print them one. This in depth study has resulted in three copyrighted volumes currently in print with at least one more to come. Each volume examines different interesting aspects of Kuddle Kewpies unknown by casual collectors.

Sharing this information with others fuels my passion for Kuddle Kewpies. I enjoy the buying, selling and trading in the pursuit for that Kuddle Kewpie I have not seen or always wanted for my collection.

I love to hear from others with information, questions or Kuddles to share. Should you wish to contact me, I can be reached at: qpqp3@att.net or by telephone at (248) 394-0626.

Remember to always be willing to go out and Kuddle the Un-Kuddled world.

9” Kewpie in red open weave jersey and original King Innovations peak-out box.

Very early Kewpie with books by the author.

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The Tender Years

11 “ WD Bebe.

Pale creamy bisque with rose cheeks. Long blonde hair. Bl. eyes. Tons of luscious lashes.

Flyaway brows.

Gorgeous white dress with turkey stitching at hem. French hat. Only 4,500

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Walker K*R 19”

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Hilda Sleepy Eye 25”

Mode Enfantine pour

A Special 2013

by Lynn Murray

Photos taken at the 2013 National UFDC Convention in Washington, D.C. Dolls, unless noted, are from the collection of Lynn Murray.

Editor’s Note: This exhibit, curated by Lynn Murray, showed the extravagance and luxury that young doll owners and their parents lavished upon the reigning doll of the mid-1850’s to the late 1860’s, the poupée.

The well thought out display, including detailed descriptions, which we have reprinted here, offered a large number of poupées by makers Huret, Rohmer, Clement, Dehors and others dressed in Mode Enfantine, children’s fashions. The dolls wore short Enfantine skirts and flat shoes or short boots, exactly like their young owners. Shops and stores such as Maison Giroux, A La Poupée de Nurnberg, Au Calife de Bagdad, Au Bengali and Au Nain Bleu offered every imaginable item for the doll trousseau. From parasols to fans and sewing kits to playing cards, the dolls had costumes and accessories for every occasion.

Members and friends of Les Rubans Aubergines, UFDC Region 16 contributed to this outstanding display which we are pleased to share with you.

Poupées designed and patented by Mlle Adéläide Aimée Calixte Huret.

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This bisque Huret lacks for nothing!

Lynn Murray and Les Rubans Aubergines wish to acknowledge Danielle & François Theimer, whose volumes on Parisienne dolls were invaluable during the preparation of this exhibit.

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he spinster daughter of a furniture maker, Huret was destined to become one of the most important doll makers of the Second Empire. She registered her first patent in 1850 at the age of 37. She had been making 1/3-scale models of her father’s iron furniture for samples when she decided they could be adapted for doll’s furniture. She then required dolls to display with the furniture, but when she began to search she found that the available dolls were stiff and shapeless. Huret conceived the idea of an articulated doll that could imitate the movements of a human. She was inspired by an artist mannequin. In 1852 the Huret firm moved to 22 Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, and by 1855 the Paris exposition reporter was calling her dolls ingenious. In 1861 Huret amended her patent, adding a swivel neck that turned only from side to side, as a human head.

Huret dolls were the most expensive dolls on the market. Fewer than 1200 dolls were made each year. The inventive Huret sisters held children’s tea parties in their shop and their name was soon synonymous with high quality.

They formed an agreement with Madame Farge

Poupées

UFDC Exhibit

to make clothing exclusively for Huret dolls.

When the preparations began for the exposition of 1855, Madame Farge was not able to produce enough doll costumes so the Huret sisters looked to additional sources. On the Rue du Hanovre, in the couturiers neighbourhood, they found the Bereux Perfumerie, where Mlle Louise Jennie Bereux worked in the family business. Mlle Bereux was a talented seamstress and designer who entered a non-exclusive agreement with the Huret firm. Together Huret and Bereux created new fashions for dolls. These costumes were not miniatures of adult clothing, they were truly children’s styles, better suited to the life of an active child. Before too long, parents were requesting that the doll costumes be replicated in children’s sizes.

Thus the trend for Mode Enfantine expanded in the fashionable circles of Paris. Thanks to a doll maker and a doll couturier, children would have their own fashions. The Huret sisters retired in 1864, passing the business on to their brother Louis Emile Léopold Huret. Mlle Bereux continued in business until 1880, when she retired at the age of 58. Mme Huret died in in 1905 at the age of 91.

Huret, collection Sandy Kralovetz

China Hurets and wardrobes with family provenance.

Collection Margaret Gray Kincaid

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Poupée designed by Marie Antoinette Léontine Rohmer.

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orn in Eastern France, Rohmer began making dolls at age 26 with her mother in 1855 at 22 Rue du Faubourg St Denis and later at 24 Boulevard Poissonniere, Paris. The address was a mere 2-minute walk from the Huret establishment. Within two years Rohmer had filed her first patent for an improved method of articulation for doll bodies. For the next few years, she added numerous addendums and revisions to her original patent, including one for a moveable neck. In 1860, Rohmer’s brother-in-law collaborated with her on a design for the stamped zinc body. The similarity between this design and that of Mme Huret’s gutta percha doll bodies was too close to overlook. Mme Huret brought suit against Rohmer for patent infringement. Despite the fact that Rohmer used a template to stamp and cut the bodies from zinc, an entirely different process from the molded gutta percha bodies made by Huret, the two dolls appeared to be virtually identical to the court bailiff. Rohmer maintained that there was public knowledge of this type of doll prior to Huret’s patent filing and in fact, argued that Huret’s dolls were copied from an earlier patent filed by Louis Cheradame and Louis Halle for an articulated artist mannequin. Nevertheess, the judge found in favor of Huret. Rohmer was fined FF100 and the remaining zinc bodied dolls were confiscated. In the relatively

Collection Catherine Peterson

Mlle Emilie, a bisque Rohmer.

Collection Cathy Soares

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small world of doll makers in Paris, this was a cautionary tale. Mme Rohmer continued to be inventive with her doll-making. She was determined to create a doll that would be less costly than the Huret, but of a better quality than the poupées by Jumeau. Mme Rohmer had all the doll parts made in France and shipped to her workshop for assembly. To offset the costs of producing dolls, she and her mother began to produce doll trousseaux. She did not have a show room or shop, she simply sold her dolls from a stand along Boulevard des Italiens. In 1870, she moved her business to her sister’s home, next door to Mme Lavalee-Peronne, where she worked for four years before moving once more to 178 Faubourg St Martin. Despite all her inventive ideas and her hard work, she was never able to establish the same caché as Huret.

The Rohmer firm closed in 1882 and Mme Rohmer Vuillame died at her home in 1899, aged 70 years old.

Bisque Rohmer with leather body and zinc arms.

Collection of Lynn Murray and Catherine Peterson

Bisque Rohmer with zinc body and bisque arms.

China Rohmer with leather body and china arms.

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Poupée designed

by Benoit Martin

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his patent was designed and registered in 1863. Martin was a mechanic by trade. Influenced by the articulated dolls of Huret, Benoit Martin concerned himself with making an articulated body that would allow the doll to sit in a natural position. The doll, which Martin called Phenix, was constructed of wood and metal. The lower arms could be made of rubber, metal or bisque.

The dolls came originally with shoulderheads and later with swivel necks. Martin applied to exhibit his dolls at the 1867 Paris Exposition, but he was turned down because the dolls were “heavy and disagreeable to look at.”

Nevertheless, Martin and his wife established their doll making firm at 67 Faubourg du Temple, Paris, where they remained until 1868.

Poupée designed and manufactured by Marie Emmanuel Cruchet.

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ruchet was known as “Good Old Boy Cruchet,” the former sailor and prisoner of war. It was while he was imprisoned as an English prisoner of war that he developed several designs for novelties and toys, including a miniature toy guillotine.

He was a clever inventor, known more for toys and early automaton than for dolls.

Cruchet registered a patent for articulated jointed dolls in 1852, though he did not begin making the dolls until ten years later. This example has a shoulderhead with articulation at the shoulders, lower bisque arms, articulated hips and knee. An unusual feature is the use of papier mâché for the feet. From the label found on this doll, we know it was made between 1863 and 1869 when Cruchet worked at 7 Rue des Filles du Calvaire, Paris. By this time he was 85 years old.

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Poupée designed by Albert Frédéric Anqueulle and his sister, Marie Victoire.

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atented in 1865, the designers applied to exhibit their doll at the 1867 Paris Exhibition, but were denied entry by the jury who saw no originality in the design. In fact, the body shape and design is extremely close to that of Mlle Huret, registered in 1861. After the rejection of the 1867 Exposition jury, the affluent Anqueulle family appears to have lost interest in their doll-making venture.

The body-style was used for several years, sold in the fine boutiques and luxury stores of Paris, such as Maison Simonne in the Passage Delorme, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, who specialized in trousseaux and fine quality dolls and toys of every description. At Mme Lavalee-Peronne’s shop, À La Poupée de Nuremberg, 21 Rue de Choiseul, Paris, the Anqueulle designed body fit the exact measurements required for the 45-centimeter doll, Lily, first introduced in La Poupée Modèle in December 1863.

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Poupée designed by Pierre Victor Clement

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riginally trained as a shoe-maker, it was not a long stretch for Pierre Victor Clement to begin supplying replacement leather doll bodies to shops and doll hospitals. Once exposed to the types of wonderful articulated dolls, Clement was inspired to create a doll body of molded leather. His reasoning was that the leather was more durable than the gutta percha used

by Mlle Huret, yet lighter and more natural than stuffed leather or wooden bodies. In fact, Clement’s leather bodies fit the Huret shoulders perfectly.

Clement designed his own unique thigh joint, so while the bodies are very similar, they can be distinguished from the Huret bodies by this attribute. Clement registered his patent on February 6, 1866. Like so many others, he had heads produced by François Gaultier and Eugene Barrois. He sold complete dolls to shops in Paris.

Collection Samy Odin

Dehors

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oupée made by Alexandre Auguste Dehors has a body style that was never patented.

The body is of wood covered with leather, the arms of bisque and the feet of a type of composition or papier maché.

Dehors dolls were luxury art dolls, designed for home decoration rather than play. He is more frequently noted for the spectacular long-faced poupées with the bent right arm and the opulent evening gowns or walking suits with long trains.

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The Ideal 18-inch Poupée, Lily

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t number 21 rue de Choiseul, Paris, there was a shop full of dreams! Mlle Jeanne Peronne, the skilled seamstress and daughter of parents with means, opened her shop in 1863. In 1865, she married her Cubanborn husband, François Lavalée, and became Mme Lavalée-Peronne.

Her specialties were children’s clothes, doll’s trousseaux, layettes and doll repairs. She worked closely with the magazine La Poupée Modèle, creating patterns and encouraging girls to sew and create items for their dolls. In her shop Mme Lavalée-Peronne offered the one special doll for which girls could sew: Lily. Although the real Lily was available exclusively from her shop, À la Poupée de Nurnberg, the only common denominator soon became the 45cm (18 inch) size, for Mme Lavalée-Peronne astutely offered various qualities and a price-range of dolls.

She offered dolls made by Rohmer, Anqueulle, Herbillon and others, but always in the 45-centimeter size. Thus, the clothing, shoes and accessories offered in the shop were the perfect fit. Lily was a celebrity in the doll world for nearly two decades before Mme Lavalée-Peronne ceased pattern making in 1882 and closed her shop in 1885.

The magazine La Poupée Modèle continued to be produced until 1924...but that is another story, anther exhibit!

La Petite Rohmer, Lilas –Inspired by her love of the Mode Enfantine era and the lovely original Lilas, Susan Sirkis created the miniature replica of Lilas’ trousseau. The lucky doll is a Region 11 Souvenir doll, made by Cathy Hansen. Lucky us, the patterns are available on Susan’s CD! Susan Sirkis Collection

Lori Santamaura Collection

Poupée from the toy store of François Simonne.

The Simonnes assembled heads made at the Gaultier factory on fine quality bodies.

They ran a very luxurious toy store called Maison Simonne which was located in Passage Delorme, off Rue de Rivoli.

They sold high quality dolls, doll clothes and accessories, toys and doll furniture.

The style of fashion Mode Enfantine copied the clothing that little girls were wearing at the time. Collection Marshall Martin

By the end of the decade, the luxurious lifestyle of the poupée was over. Paris was plunged into wartime and siege, from which the doll industry would emerge completely changed.

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BISQUE – Nodders/Knottters, two or more comic characters from the same strip.

Suzanne Swanton

BISQUE – Nodders/Knotters, excludes comic characters.

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2013 UFDC MODERN COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT Blue Ribbon Winners Washington, D.C. - Part 1

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Photos taken by D. Keith Kaonis

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BISQUE – Nancy Ann Storybook Colonial Dame.

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BISQUE – Nancy Ann Storybook “Season’s Series.”

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CELLULOID – Kewpie.

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CELLULOID – molded clothes.

L-R: Robyn Adair, Linda Green

CELLULOID, ethnic costume.

L-R: Rose Morrill, Loretta Nardone, Carol Hansen

CELLULOID – side glancing eyes.

L-R: Nancy Harmon, Rita McCloskey

CLOTH – Hallmark Rag Dolls.

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CELLULOID – baby.

L-R: Carol Allen, Evelyn Rutledge

CLOTH – English.

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CLOTH – French L-R: Judy Heckert, Christine Wadsworth

CLOTH – regional costume, excluding Lenci.

Top, L-R: Marina Tagger, Andrea Azar, Mary Swasey 2nd Row, L-R: Deborah Troy Pam Coghlan

In our next issue we will continue the modern competitive exhibit with composition dolls.

CLOTH – personality.

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11 Sarasota, FL. Doll Show. Ramada Waterfront. Knight Southeastern Doll Shows. www.knightshows.com.

803-783-8049.

12 Hauppauge, NY. Doll & Teddy Bear & Collectible Toy Show. UPSKY Hotel.

Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club of Long Island. Marsha. 631-543-3499. Helen.

631-281-3799. Mary. 631-981-9332.

16-17 Newark, OH. Doll Auction. McMasters Harris Doll Auctions. Mark Harris.

800-842-3526. mark@mcmastersharris.com. www.mcmastersharris.com.

17-18 Naples, FL. Doll Show. Moorings Presbyterian Church. Naples Doll Club.

Myrna Eby. 574-780-0951.

Mydolls_2@yahoo.com.

Wendy Mitchell. 239-530-0010.

18 Dallas, TX. Doll Auction. Pac Shoppe Auctions, Inc. 972-840-0998.

214-403-5855. info@pacshoppe.com.

18-19 San Diego, CA. Doll & Bear Show.

Al Bahr Shriner Center. Crossroads.

Dorothy Drake. 775-348-7713. www.dolls4all.com. info@crossroadsshows.com.

18 Waco, TX. Doll Show. Lion’s Den. Kyle Productions Unlimited. 405-810-1010.

25 Chandler, AZ. Doll Show. American Legion #35. Dolls & Friends Doll Club of AZ. Vicki Lafferty. 480-464-2899. Julia Varga. dollsandfriendsdollclub@cox.net.

25 Columbia, SC. Doll Show. SC State Fairgrounds. www.KnightShows.com.

Knight Southeastern Doll Shows.

803-783-8049.

25 Glendale, CA. Doll & Toy Show. Civic Auditorium. Verdugo Hills Doll Club.

Janet Hollingsworth. 626-441-3330. www.VerdugoHillsDollClub.com.

26 Galesburg, IL. Doll Show. Sandburg Mall. W. Central Illinois Doll Club.

Jane Easterly. 309-299-0486.

26 Naperville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Marriott Hotel. Karla Moreland.

815-356-6125. www.napervilledollshow.com.

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1 Ft. Worth, TX. Doll Show. Lockheed Martin Recreation Association. Kyle Productions Unlimited. 405-810-1010.

1 Leesburg, FL. Doll & Bear Show.

Community Center. Orange Blossom & Hills & Lakes Doll Collectors.

Janelle Sundeen. 352-728-1832.

1 Vallejo, CA. Doll Show. Vallejo Fairgrounds. Nancy No Schreeder.

925-229-4190. (F) 925-229-5369. www.nancyjodollsales.com.

1 Westampton, NJ. Doll Auction.

700 Highland Drive, Westampton.

Sweetbriar. Dorothy Hunt.

410-275-2094.

SweetbriarAuctions.com.

2 Bellevue, WA. Doll & Bear & Toy Show. Red Lion Hotel. The Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin.

206-362-8723.

8 Dallas, TX. Doll Auction. Pac Shoppe Auctions, Inc. 972-840-0998.

214-403-5855. www.pacshoppe.com.

8 Ft. Myers, FL. Doll Show. Araba Temple. Cape Coral Doll Guild & Fort Myers Doll Club. Marilia Hall.

239-540-8628. magicofdolls@infionline.net.

8 Fullerton, CA. The Best Little Doll Club of Orange County Annual Luncheon. Crown Plaza/Fullerton Hotel. Michele Wise. 949-586-1285. www.bestlittledollclub.org.

8 New Braunfels, TX. Doll Show.

New Braunfels Civic Center.

Dorothy Meredith. 830-606-5868. dmeredith@dolldr.com.

8 Santa Cruz, CA. Doll & Bear Show.

The Hotel Paradox. Rowbear’s Events.

831-438-5349.

8 W. Melbourne, FL. Doll Show.

Veterans Memorial Complex. Florida Space Coast Doll Club. Kathy Gauler.

321-537-9316.

9 Miami, FL. Toy, Doll & Collectible Show. Holiday Inn/Miami International Airport. www.miamiantiquetoyshow.com.

305-446-4488.

15 Largo/St. Petersburg, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Minnreg Building. St. Petersburg Doll Club. Ilene Delk.

727-347-7556.

15 Phoenix, AZ. Doll & Bears Show.

North Phoenix Baptist Church.

Sunbonnet Doll Club. Judy.

602-896-1771. Karen. 623-486-0507.

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Calendar cont. from page 61 15 Pompano Beach, FL. Doll Show.

Pompano Beach Civic Center.

Pompano Beach Doll Club. Mary Ann. 954-783-2158. Mphp1@bellsouth.net.

Donna. 754-235-3253. donnawillets@gmail.com.

Frieda’s Lifetime Collection of Dolls Frieda’s collection of fine French and German dolls has been lovingly cared for by her family for decades. This unique assortment includes some of the most beautiful and collectable dolls in the world. The family is seeking a home for the entire collection. Their hope is for this assembled group of rare dolls to be cherished and enjoyed for many years to come.

Please Visit Our Website And Peruse The Collection! www.friedasdolls.com email: flying.elk42@gmail.com

15 Portland, OR. Doll & Bear Show.

Crossroads. Dorothy Drake.

775-348-7713. info@crossroadsshows.com. www.dolls4all.com.

15 St. Petersburg, FL. Doll & Bear Show.

Minnreg Bldg. Ilene Delk.

727-347-7556. aldopip@tampabay.rr.com.

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

C Promotions Plus. Carol Benson.

612-669-1613.

22 Jacksonville, FL. Doll Show. Ramada Inn Mandarin. Knight Southeastern Doll Shows. 803-783-8049. www.knightshows.com 22 Palm Springs, FL. Doll & Bear Show.

St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Gold Coast Doll Study Club & Sunshine Doll Club. Karen Monahan.

561-748-7962.

23 Galesburg, IL. Doll Show. Sandburg Mall. W. Central Illinois Doll Club.

Jane Easterly. 309-299-0486.

23 Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show.

Holiday Inn. Gail Lemmon.

440-396-5386. Ceil Fassinger.

440-477-7174.

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VALLEJO, CA Vallejo Fairgrounds

February 1 2014 Saturday 9 am

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

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

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

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toys and holidays. Visit our website today!

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

Member of UFDC & NADDA

Custom Made to Order Email: smacmot@gmail.com phone 406-245-7190 leave message

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

22” Fabulous Steiner Bebe. Blue Paperweight eyes, gorgeous bisque, antique clothes, wig. Beautiful French Bebe! $4695

Open by appointment only. Please call Lynne Shoblom at 928-445-5908 or 928-713-1909 email victorianretreat@msn.com

223 E. Union St., Prescott, AZ 86303

http://victorianretreat.rubylane.com

Laura Turner, proprietor, 1909 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster, MD 21158. Open Thurs- Sun 11-5.

We also carry a quality line of antiques, textiles, furniture and jewelry. 30 years of experience where you can buy or sell with confidence. Call us with your wants, we have an ever-changing inventory. 410-848-0664 or 410-875-2850

Merry Christmas from

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ON THE WEB AT:

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

www.HoneyandShars.com New dolls added weekly

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

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

Sherman’s Antiques

SARA BERNSTEIN’S DOLLS

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Antique Dolls from Hazel Ulseth’s collection most costumed by Hazel. Douillet, Gaultier, Kestner, Raberty & Delphius, Schmitt, Steiner & more 25 dolls left.

To request an inventory list email dollartstudio@gmail.com or call, 803-445-2715 ANTIQUE dolls and collectibles. LSADSE for color fully illustrated list. 10 month layaway available. Member UFDC & NADDA. Regina A. Steele, 23 Wheatfield DR, Wilmington, DE 19810-4351.

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

215-794-8164. Email: alloyd@nni.com RubyLane.com/ shops/anntiquedolls Member NADDA, UFDC CERTIFIED DOLL APPRAISALS – Doll appraisals online at www.doll-appraisals.com by Certified C.A.G.A. appraiser, for insurance, bankruptcy, divorce, casualty loss, or just to see what a doll is worth, its history, etc.

I can also do appraisals by mail. Victoria Way, P. O. Box 501, Tehachapi, CA 93582. Phone 661-823-7828 or 661-972-7728. Please visit my website at www.doll-appraisals.com or www.antiquedollappraisals.com

www.TheDollWorks.net

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

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

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

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

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Member of UFDC and Doll Doctors Association of America

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OUR UPCOMING SHOWS: Nov 24 Illinois Doll Show, Tinley Park Convention Center. Tinley Park, IL Dec 7&8 Eastern National Doll Show. Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, MD Jan 17&18 2014 Naples Doll Club Show. Moorings Presbyterian Church. Naples, FL

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

We welcome your visit.

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

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