Antique DOLL Collector January 2015 Vol. 17, No. 12
The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls
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GIRLS IN WHITE DRESSES
by Lynn Murray Cotton piqué, originally invented for use with formal white tie, was a boon for doll costumers of the 1850’s.
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OPENING THE DOORS TO AN 1845 ENGLISH BABY HOUSE by Elizabeth Bentley Hamilton Several delightful peg woodens enjoy the many comforts to be found in this impressive dolls’ house.
Gracing our cover is a lovely poupée designed by Edourard Briens who registered a patent for a poupée with slanted hip joints, jointed knees and arms articulated at the shoulder and elbow with lower arms of bisque. Fabulous fashions dressed in white, oftentimes piqué with white soutache trim, exemplify singular elegance. Photo by Lynn Murray
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A FANCIFUL APRON FROM CHIFFONNETTE’S TROUSSEAU
by Sylvia Mac Neil Needing an accessory to break up the expanse of the day skirt, pretty ornamental aprons gained favor as early as the 1830’s. 6
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IDENTIFICATION AND DATING OF KLING PARIAN SHOULDER HEADS PART ONE by Mary Krombholz
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THE MANY FACES OF GERMAN DOLLS This special UFDC exhibit illustrated the tremendous variety of dolls made during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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1) 3.5” Steiff Mouse - fuzzy, cute and mint with whiskers, ears and tail too! $150 2) Sneak Preview! - Fantastic Jumeau ‘211’ Screamer especially made for Lambert in 1895. Her sumptuous Factory Original luxury includes Au Nain Bleu label and the Wooden Box in which she came! Complete from Bonnet to Base w. it’s labelled Music and the original Block Letter F.G. Polichinelle this is a one owner doll direct from the family of the original owner you’re next! $9,995 4) More elusive than Hilda, this important 18” Simon Halbig 1488, the rarest of babies has dreamy blue eyes, pristine bisque and a closed mouth rarely seen on babies. Unequalled for the luxury and elegance of its irresistible appeal! $3595
3&6) We’ve never seen a 20” Simon Halbig 1279 this pretty! Immaculate satin bisque, tender blush, bright young eyes and picture perfect layers of clothes. The angel on top of the tree... or under it! $1695
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5) Very rare Simon Halbig ‘989’- Too rare for any book except ‘Cieslik’s’ Encyclopedia who illustrated it in color! The missing link in the ‘900’ series. No collection of rare bisques can be complete without it. This 20” hyper rare unexpected beauty, on her early 8-ball stiff wrist body, has splendid bisque and closed mouth. When will there be another? $4995
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7) Your New Year’s wish should include this ever so Elegant and Early 15” Poupée of the Bru Factory Era. Her 1870’s ivory bisque, richly contoured lips and discreet blush captures the essence of this intelligent beauty as seen in her desirable cobalt blue eyes. All stylishly presented in her vintage tailored bronze couture with bustle back gown and wealth of mohair tresses! $2495
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8) Pre-1900 ‘Brother/ Sister’ Twins w. Elaborate Wardrobe - each 12” tall pristine 1880’s Closed Mouth Child w. paperweight eyes wears 6-layers of hand-sewn finery - one accented in pink, the other in blue. Each sibling also has 8-additional pieces each of matching wardrobe with exquisite detail and in mint condition. Unique survivors contained with bedding and basket. All Originals! $1595 9) 8” Adorable Early Teddy - cute as can be w/ orig shoe button eyes, long limbs and pointy snout. $350
Girls in White
My love affair with white piqué began when a dear friend gave me a large antique print that embodies the perfect summer day.
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iqué is a style of weaving cotton yarn into fabric that may have a fine ribbing, waffle, honeycomb or birdseye pattern. It was invented for use with white tie, the most formal evening wear in Western fashion. The method of weaving allows the fabric to hold more starch for crisp shirtfronts and waistcoats. To this day piqué (pronounced pee-kay) remains the standard for this purpose. Because of its hardy nature piqué became popular for infant and children’s clothing in the 19th Century. The fabric was soft enough to gather onto small waistbands and tiny cuffs. It could be washed, bleached in the sun, starched and ironed repeatedly, always turning out like new. In the middle of the 19th Century, this durable textile was already popular for dolls’ clothing. Piqué weaving may also be used with silk yarn, which is then referred to as corded silk, twill or grosgrain. For doll costumers of the 1850s cotton piqué was a boon. The method invented in Lancashire, England, created a fabric that was so much more durable and forgiving than 18
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silk. Cotton was less expensive than silk, it did not fray or easily crease. It was easier on the hands, it could be reworked and flaws or spots could easily be removed. When first we see a poupée in a white piqué dress embellished with soutache, we immediately think of Huret, for it was Mme Huret who enlisted the couturiers, Mlle Bereux and Mme Farge, to create stylish costumes for her poupées. Huret dolls were the most expensive dolls on the market. Less 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 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 neighborhood, they found the Bereux Perfumerie, where Mlle Louise Jennie Bereux worked
Dresses by Lynn Murray
Huret poupĂŠe with gutta percha body wearing a white piquĂŠ dress trimmed with red soutache braid, designed and created by Maria-Lusse. Examples of this dress have been found with the stamped mark: Maria Lusse//Passage Choiseul 63 (Paris). This stamp indicates that the dress was created prior to 1865, when Maria-Lusse moved her business to Rue Rameau 4, Paris.
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