Antique DOLL Collector August 2016 Vol. 19, No. 7
The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls
August 2016 Volume 19, Number 7
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Steiff’s Early Soldier and Police Dolls by Rebekah Kaufman
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AN ARTIST COLLECTS
by R. John Wright A lifelong love of toys led to a career in doll-making for this artist who also collects cloth dolls from the “Golden Age.”
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Felicia’s Dolls… There’s More to Dolls than Play by Susan Foreman
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Children’s Transferware Dishes
by Lynn Murray The author discovered children’s dishes that complemented her collection of early dolls.
About The Cover When he was young, a favorite aunt who worked at a major department store gifted R. John Wright on special occasions with wonderful toys from Europe. So it should be no surprise that he developed a love for toys which grew into his well-known vocation, making marvelous dolls. Not known by many is the fact that John and his wife Susan also collect antique cloth dolls. The couple share some of their favorite dolls in this article.
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After The Museum – A Second Act
by Susan Milmore A dolls’ house purchased from the sale of the Mary Merritt Museum undergoes a significant make-over.
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Northern Ohio Doll Show
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Traveling in Spain with TLC Doll Tours
Gaithersburg Show Review
by Donna C Kaonis
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Antique DOLL Collector
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5) 9” Earliest F.G. Fisherman - Like none other- true ‘Fashion Doll’ quality, pierced ears, tri-color wrap-around PW eyes, all original and great French cabinet piece. $750
1) 9” Belton Mariner - Classic vintage ensemble incl. underwear, PW eyes, Clo/Mo w. tongue, orig. peg and flange jtd. body. Spiffy! $450 2) ‘Ondine’ Mechanical Swimming Doll - Earliest Portrait style model ca.1875, tricolor PWs, rare jtd. bisque hands, and original wool swimming costume signed ‘Ondine’! Museum worthy! $1200
8-11-13) Stunning Dressel Lady Doll - Exquisitely chiseled 14” COD ‘1469’ by Halbig, jewel blue eyes, mint original wig and body, molded bust, slender limbs, and Heeled Factory Shoes! Dazzling! $3500
3 & 4) 14” French Lady Doll “Lorraine” - 1915 Art Doll w. enamel eyes, closed mouth, sculpted & sgnd. by Masson, rare jtd. lady body w. molded bust plus vintage Edwardian Seaside Ensemble. Rare! $1200 6
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6) Supersize 10.5” Kestner All Bisque - top quality bisque, sleep eyes, perfect fingers, fine original clothes in layers plus wig. Sweet and so chunky! $750 7) Heubachs at the Shore! - Romantic couple, ‘pebbled’, mint and stunning 13” size in rich colors! An original signed pair! $295
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9-10-12) Rare 23” Jumeau Lady - one of the rarest of Jumeau Bebes, featuring a rare lady styled wig, cork pate, earrings, slender waist, molded bust, full hips, signed Jumeau head, and Factory Original Jumeau undergarment as well…imagine her possibilities! $5000
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14-15-16) Rare Poupèe ‘Mariner’ w. Large Wardrobe - a 16.5” heirloom doll in original 2-piece ensemble w. Chatelaine, signed boots, plus 6 complete outfits acquired over time and a large variety of additional clothes & accessories all in her Original Trunk for Magasin des Enfants with “Jouets et Jeux” boutique label - a legacy of love! $6500