Antique DOLL Collector February 2016 Vol. 19, No. 1
The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls
February 2016 Volume 19, Number 1
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Steiff’s Pressed Felt-Faced Dolls
by Rebekah Kaufman Eliminating the center seam on their cloth dolls proved to be a challenging venture.
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King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra through the eyes of Charles Ernest Pierotti
Old Paris China
by Margaret Gray Kincaid Old Paris china, unmarked and hand painted, is a delightful addition to your doll collection.
by Claire K. Davies
Superlative hardly begins to describe our cover! There can be no doubt that some dolls are true works of art. This rare and all original couple, a striking likeness of King Edward and Queen Alexandra by the gifted sculptor and wax modeler Charles Ernest Pierotti, are in their full ceremonial attire. Author Claire K. Davies details their construction and ornate costuming, a tribute to British royal history and the artistry of Pierotti. Photo by Claire K. Davies
About The Cover
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Mrs. Ernestine Stéphanie Jumeau, Empress of the Bébé Jumeau Fashion
by François and Danielle Theimer The heart and soul of this illustrious firm was the woman who dressed the poupées and bébés in style and elegance.
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American Women Dream in Cloth: Cottage Industry 1840-1930 Part II
Photographed at the 2015 UFDC National Convention
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The Crocheted Critters of Carl Horn Nachf and Hertwig and Company by Sharon Hope Weintraub
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The Musée de la Poupée by Donna Kaonis A jewel of a doll museum, located in the heart of Paris.
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(212) 787-7279 P.O. Box 1410 NY, NY 10023
1) What a pretty little mystery is this Compelling 13” Closed Mouth Child incised ‘J’ - An adorable 1890’s innocent in very fine original clothes with huge ice blue, spiraled PW eyes with lacy upper & lower lashes, feathered brows and excellent early stiff wrist body! $750 2&4) All Original 18” English Poured Wax - A museum class 1870’s manor house infant with mint rooted hair beneath orig. bonnet floating like an angel in 4-layers of extremely fine orig. gowns and pristine body. A remarkable near perfect heirloom from the hope chest to you! $895 3) 5.5” Jointed Peg Wooden - A mid-1800’s miniature w. delicate features and details, All Original in the English manner wearing ivory silk w. lace, fancy under layers and Victorian trims! $650
5) 16” Laughing Jumeau Toddler- classic and unfailing is the charm of this ‘early era’ quality SFBJ fully jtd. character with soft contours, near perfect w. off face invisible surface line, awash in beribboned pink silk party dress w. bonnet. Just $595 6) George Whitney 1870’s Valentine - High Victorian artistry, 4.5” x 7”, in elaborate miniature details of pierced paper, foil lace and die cuts...True love. $50 each 7) Large early closed mouth dolls are exceedingly rare such as this 38” 1880’s Kestner Closed Mouth with exacting A.T. style modeling and sensuously blushed ivory bisque. Beautifully dressed and then drenched in an elegant antique dress coat w.cape collar, silk lining and fur trims w. matching hat. Superb! $3995
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8) All Original Male China - A rare and mint 17” china w. Northern European Molded Hat and Molded Facial Hair; plus the original mint, glazed arms, silk clothes & leather boots too! Rare one $1200 9) 14” Early English Wooden - A beautifully preserved model from the late Georgian Period with the most meticulous dotted brows and lashes, complete lip line and original patina. She has perfect fingers and fluid wooden jointed legs allow her to both stand or sit gracefully in her hand stitched antique silk ensemble. Beautiful and unbowed. $4700
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