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Collectors have long prized a series of character dolls without any definite proof of who manufactured them. Co-authors Julie Blewis and Becky Ourant have their own opinions based on hands-on experience, careful study and research. In our October cover article you'll enjoy seeing these delightful characters and we think you will agree with their conclusion. |
Continuing our coverage of the national UFDC national convention which took place this year in Anaheim, CA, we bring you Part I of the antique competitive exhibit. As you probably know, we have been photographing this exhibit for many, many years, and never have we seen so many blue ribbon winners! I know you will enjoy seeing these fantastic dolls, a wonderful opportunity for those who attended and now for our readers. |
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Marked mourning glory chinas have helped to solve the question of who was the factory responsible for making the so-called "English-type" chinas. In Part II of Schlaggenwald Chinas, Susan Moore explains how these dolls can be divided into two distinct groups, ladies and young girls. She points out the characteristics and provides examples of each, drawing definite conclusions concerning their origin. |
Anna May Case writes about the life and times of the talented dollmaker Bernard Ravca. A collector of his dolls, she has many seldom seen examples, including the rare bread crumb dolls. In 1984 when the artist was eighty, he corresponded with a loyal customer concerning the disposition of his and his wife Frances' collection of dolls. It reveals an intimate and amusing look at this talented master of cloth. |
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Is there anyone among us who would not like to have an A. Marque in his or her collection? Unfortunately, they are beyond the reach of most of us, yet as Dee Urquhart-Ross suggests, one may search for a similar looking doll, such as a Kestner Bru in place of a Circle Dot model. The author has a Marque look-alike mystery doll in her collection which she shares with us, a way to satisfy her longing for that elusive and very expensive doll. |
It's a Daisy celebration! Daisy, an 18-inch German doll used as premium by the "Ladies Home Journal," turned 100 this year. Boosting the magazine's subscriptions, Daisy appeared five times in 1911. Donelle Denery provides details of Daisy's success, not only as a play doll but also as a tool to teach children how to sew, her markings and a look back at the special 2004 UFDC special exhibit in Daisy's honor. |
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Carnival dolls, some of them representing famous personalities, were unusually large size character dolls that were offered in the teens and early twenties. With their crude bodies, Ursula Mertz always wondered if these dolls were played with by children. Several examples of dolls along with vintage photographs of children holding their carnival dolls prove that indeed, they were treasured playthings. |
  
In this October issue, we also bring you a preview of the upcoming Frasher Doll auction, an important miniature silver and furniture sale presented by Ron Rhoads, and an exciting offering at the upcoming Bonham's auction!
Happy Collecting! |
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