Category Archives: Doll News

Legendary Barbie Designer Carol Spencer Makes Dinner Dazzle at UFDC Event

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Denise Van Patten

I didn’t register for the UFDC convention until fairly recently, so when I arrived in Kansas City I had no special events on my schedule. So on Wednesday I stood on a line to get tickets to available events. I was happy … Continue reading →

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Prices Continue High at Shirley Temple Auction

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Denise Van Patten

The auction continues! Prices are generally high, especially for dolls and toys which have a photo of Shirley with the doll or toy, one of a kind Shirley Temple dolls in costumes made by the studio for Shirley, and of … Continue reading →

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Iconic Stand Up and Cheer Dress Brings $75,000

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Denise Van Patten

The iconic red and white polka dot dress from Stand Up and Cheer, from the “Baby Take A Bow” star-making number sold for $75,000 against a $20,000 estimate. It was purchased by a museum in California. The Good Ship Lollipop … Continue reading →

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Shirley Temple Auction About to Begin!

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Denise Van Patten

The Theriault’s Shirley Temple auction is about to begin! Florence Theriault has told me she believes this is the largest attendance ever at a Theriault’s auction!   Stuart Holbrook has given a talk about the museum tour, and all the … Continue reading →

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International Media Coverage For Theriault’s Shirley Temple Auction

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Denise Van Patten

Out of all the doll stories I’ve covered over the years, I think that Theriault’s Shirley Temple auction has generated the most widespread positive coverage. Media coverage of course followed the exhibit as it traveled around the country to locations including the … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Denise Van Patten’s New Dolls Blog!

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Denise Van Patten

Welcome! As many of you know, I have been writing about, collecting, and photographing dolls for many years! I was the Doll Collecting Guide at About.com from 1998 through 2012. I am the author of The Official Price Guide to Dolls … Continue reading →

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