Antique DOLL Collector March 2022 Vol. 25, No. 3
Victorian Trading Cards Doll Sculptor Bernard Lipfert Chimney Sweep Dolls Cast Iron Furniture More Blue Ribbon Winners
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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls
March 2022, Volume 25, Number 3
ON THE COVER
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THE QUEST
Heavy Metal - Cast Iron Furniture by Linda Edward
26 THE VICTORIAN TRADE CARD Doll Images Promote Merchandise by Susan Foreman
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This big (93 cm/36.5") Bru in a beautiful children's silk dress, is featured in the Ladenburger Spielzauktion GMBH Spring Auction on April 1 and 2, 2022. The bisque head, BRU JN 16, is in perfect condition and sits on a mass/basswood body (articulated). For more information, see the Ladenburger ads on pages 10-13 or visit their site at www.spielzeugauktion.de/.
CHIMNEY SWEEP DOLLS by Mary A. Senko
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WORKING HANDS by Ann Hays
DEPARTMENTS 14 The Quest 22 Letters 24 Auction News 25 Auction Calendar 57
Brick and Mortar
61 Emporium
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THE MAN WHO MADE OUR FAVORITE DOLLS, A short biography of Doll Sculptor Bernard Lipfert by Donna W. Brown
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62 Calendar of Events UFDC BLUE RIBBON WINNERS - PART 4
62 Classified Ads
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1) 16” Jumeau “Magasin des Enfants” w. Trousseau in Original Labeled Trunk - mint in Orig. Formal Gown w/ Chapeau & 2-Pair Boots; Chatelain w. Enameled Watch; Jeweled Hair Comb etc. in the orig. Paris Box, plus others, tea service; Factory Chemise;Cape, Nautical Red Gown / bonnet, french green Day Dress w. Chapeau, all with underwear sets. Two generation treasure! $4800 3) 18” Early Simon Halbig ‘908’ Closed Mouth - mint attic orig. French Trade Bebe type, flawless quality & condition, orig. Stiff Wrist Body, Clothes & Wig, plus plumed Chapeau, PW eyes clo. mo. w/ Bru Tongue & early Solid Crown. The ultimate! $3250
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2) 18” Factory Original G.K. ‘34’ French Trade ‘Bebe’ w. Ethnic Features - flawless beautifully fired bisque and Orig. Wig, French Body & mint high waisted Chemise & Matching Chapeau plus her Leather Shoes. A gorgeous prize! $3250
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4) Elusive All Bisque 9” Tynie Baby - perfect quality & mint condition, bl. sl. eyes, & pretty dewy sheen, plus the Fancy Orig.Gown & Bonnet. The Best! $1495
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5) 24” Luxurious ‘Long Face’ Schmitt et Fils Bebe She has it all! Flawless satin bisque, huge blue PWs w. Shaded Lids, mint Sgnd. Head; clean Orig. Body, French hip length HH Wig & cork pate, wearing a spectacular silver blue Couture Ensemble & its Matching Brimmed Chapeau. Magnificent Bebe just $14,500
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