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Our cover features an exceptional Rohmer china poupée with the patented flat neck joint and a leather body with the patented body, knee and shoulder joints of wood covered with leather. Leontine Rohmer was known for her resourceful mind and innovative patents. In this fascinating article, Lynn Murray examines the life of Leontine Rohmer and her goals of better articulation and affordability. |
At the 2011 national UFDC convention, we were in awe of the Christmas exhibit presented by Diane Hoffman and her team of helpers. Glorious feather trees decorated with prized ornaments, dolls, German Santas, snow babies, holiday villages, candy containers and a magnificent presepio turned a hotel meeting room into a magical wonderland. We're delighted to bring you this very special exhibit. |
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Michael Canadas shares a "stone" dollhouse which he and his partner, David Robinson decorated in high Victorian style. The English four-room house proudly bears the name "A Dolly Varden Cottage" and the date 1876 and its rooms are papered in vivid tones of red, blue, green, gold and pink! The brilliant color scheme and discovering who Dolly Varden was inspired this forever-Christmas house. |
One would think that a doll with a head in the configuration of an orange would naturally be a promotion for an orange grower or a firm that sold oranges. After several years, Ursula Mertz, our expert on American-made composition dolls, finally found the verification she was looking for. |
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Many of you know Anita Ladensack from her UFDC activities and her book, "The History and Art of Googlies," and now in this article by Jennifer Craft-Hurst we can become better acquainted with Anita and her brave story of love and loss. As the title of Jennifer's article suggests Anita's collection is so much more than googlies! |
What happens when a group of all bisque Heubachs and a Schuco teddy bear get together to decorate a Christmas tree? Judith Armitstead has set up a delightful holiday scene that shows what mischief these little fellows can get into. |
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The recent NADDA show held in Bellevue, WA opened to the biggest attendance gate in years. It was also a chance to see, sadly the last time for many, the Rosalie Whyel Doll Museum of Doll Art which will close in March of 2012. Margaret Gray Kincaid reports on highlights from this important show.
Plus auction highlights, a mystery doll and two new books for your doll reference library.
Happy Holidays from all of us
at Antique Doll Collector! |
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