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Theriaults Dollmastery Seminar – An Opportunity To Learn About Rare Antique Dolls
One of the fun things I got to do at the recent Theriault’s weekend in Naples, Florida was go to a Dollmastery Seminar given by doll expert Florence Theriault. This all-day seminar gave participants a chance to get up close … Continue reading
Posted in Antique Dolls, Doll Events, French Dolls
Tagged doll events, doll seminars, french dolls, theriaults
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Random Musings on Dolls, Antiques, And Old Fashioned Things
I’m not sure if I’m in a contemplative mood because I am spending a cold, drizzly day in an old-fashioned New England inn, or because it is Easter weekend, or because I am seeing an old-fashioned Tennessee Williams play tonight. … Continue reading
Kewpie Dolls Do So Much More Than Stand At Attention: Action Kewpies
One of the many dolls I recently purchased at the Theriault’s Auction weekend in Naples, Florida, was this little action Kewpie doll. He is playing the mandolin and also leaning against some books, all created in bisque. He was in … Continue reading
Posted in All-Bisque Dolls, Antique Dolls, German Dolls
Tagged action kewpies, all-bisque dolls, geman bisque, kewpie dolls
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A Rare Kneeling All-Bisque Doll by Kestner Shows Off Her Beautiful Modeling
As many of you know, I have a collection of antique all-bisque dolls. One of my favorite things about antique all-bisque dolls is the truly vast variety of types. When I was transitioning from collecting only modern miniatures and miniature … Continue reading
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Happy 2016! My Smiling Bru French Fashion and I Are Off To a Wonderful Start, Including the January Theriault’s Auction
Happy 2016! I realize I was silent for the last half of 2016, but life didn’t work out as planned; indeed, sometimes life gets in the way of art. I started the doll part of my year off at the Theriault’s annual Newport … Continue reading
Posted in Antique Dolls, French Dolls
Tagged 1860s, antique dolls, doll auctions, french dolls, french fashion doll, poupee, theriaults
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Ode to Salesroom Doll Dealers at the UFDC Convention
Doll dealers who sell at the UFDC National Convention really don’t get enough credit. I was a dealer only once at Convention, in 2011, and it was exhausting work. First of all, you have to transport–often by several thousand miles–dozens … Continue reading
Tiny Dolls Take Center Stage at the UFDC “Small Dolls, Big Dreams” Special Exhibit
One of the highlights at every UFDC convention is the Special Exhibits. These exhibits highlight certain dolls in-depth and in style. There were four Special Exhibits this year, and I’ll highlight each of them in my UFDC Convention coverage. The first … Continue reading
