Antique Doll Collector
May 2008 Issue...
Ask most collectors about Armand Marseille and they will probably think of the molds 370 and 390. They seldom associate the name with some of the finest character dolls made during the movement known as puppen reform. In her article Julie Blewis shares several outstanding, rare examples of these overlooked dolls. Features in common are their painted or intaglio eyes, and though marked AM, the absence of a mold number.
Lenci expert Nancy Lazenby had the opportunity to correspond with the grandchildren of Madame Lenci, the son and daughter of Anili. She discovered that the mold making process used to fashion the felt faces never changed through the entire production of both Lenci and Anili dolls. Along with describing the process, you’ll enjoy the wonderful Lenci dolls from Nancy’s esteemed collection.
Carol Corson has written once again about one of her favorite subjects, the dolls by Louise Kampes. The two dolls in this article, from the collection of Jane Alton, are very unusual and perhaps unique among Kamkins. Both dolls, a boy and a girl, have very dark brown faces and bodies of brown cotton. Were these dolls a special order? Maybe others have information to share!
The talented Sylvia MacNeil is definitely spoiling her fashion doll Violette! In our May issue Violette models a charming batiste chemisette, a must have article of clothing for your poupée. Sylvia’s illustrates and discuses popular chemisette styles worn by the most privileged poupées and provides readers with an easy to follow pattern.
When Elizabeth Ann Coleman was a young girl living in England she discovered the royal dolls made by the Ottenbergs, doll artists who hoped to encourage a new doll market aimed at an adult audience. Ann first acquired Henry VIII and gradually added his six wives. She relates the fascinating story of the Ottenbergs and their limited doll production.
Many of the marks used by Henri Delcroix were never registered, and further complicating matters, he used several different marks and in no particular order. Jennylou Schoelwer, who owns a lovely example, writes what is likely the first article on the little known doll maker Henri Delcroix. Several examples are shown – who knows perhaps you have a Delcroix in your collection!
Also, we’re delighted to report that at long last, we have published an index to our first ten years of publication. This is going to make it much easier for you to locate a past article! Details are in our May issue and on this website.
All this, plus some exciting auction results in our May issue!!
Happy Collecting!
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