For the program I showed the dolls/doll related items I brought back from my mother-in-law's in Missouri, the dolls I bought at the United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC) Headquarters Gift Shop in Kansas City and three 1950's dolls I recently acquired from a co-worker.
We also enjoyed a slide show of photos I took at the UFDC Doll Museum and two doll related educational DVDs that I purchased from UFDC.
When it was time to leave everyone signed my guest book and I gave them all a 'goodie' bag to take home.
The first three dolls I purchased from my co-worker. What makes this group of dolls special to me is that I can see in my mind's eye my co-worker as a little girl playing with these dolls which her mother so lovingly made the clothes for.
This is Ginny, a hard plastic doll from the Vogue Doll Company. She has open and close eyes and her head turns when she walks. She is wearing a hair net because her original wig is thin and messy in places, as it should be since she was played with and loved very much. All of Ginny's dresses include matching panties. She has an original tagged outfit, an original tagged 'fur' coat, original shoes and two pair of original socks. You can read more about Ginny on VDC's web site http://www.voguedolls.com/html/history.html
Remember to click on the photos to enlarge.
This is an unmarked walker doll, her head turns when her legs move. She's about 15" tall. Her wardrobe consists of of dresses, rompers, pajamas, shoes, roller skates and two coats with matching hats.
These items belonged to my mother-in-law. My favorite is the china doll with parasol.
This is the group of dolls I bought at the UFDC Gift Shop. When we left for Missouri I knew we would be under a limited time restriction as the nature of the trip was due to a death in the family not a vacation, however, I told Tom if we could only do one thing then I wanted to go to the UFDC Headquarters and Gift Shop. I have had my eye on the modern Vogue Jill - top right for over a year so I knew that was going to be the doll I brought home. In addition there was a great deal for the porcelain Alexander (bottom right) the 2001 UFDC Convention souvenir doll and for Laurie, a Gotz doll in the center. Laurie has the most interesting eyes and the sweetest dress. Her undergarments are made of silk with silk ribbons and bows and are exquisitely made. I couldn't buy a real Scotty Lee doll so a book mark was the closest thing I could get, he sure takes up less room and is easy to store. The little four inch doll on the left is Aimee, a reproduction porcelain doll made by doll artist, Diane Lane. Aimee was a special gift from Tom. She was way more expensive than I could pay for a doll but for all of the hard work I did packing, moving and cleaning his mother's mobile home he said I deserved her so he bought her for me. I think she has the most beautiful eyes and a beautiful face. Her tiny clothing is just perfect.
The first DVD we watched was a narration and photos of antique doll carriages and the second was a narrative of displays of dolls and their antique doll sized dishes. I was amazed at the beauty of some of the small tea sets and the detail of the depression glass and pressed glass items. Both DVDs showed remarkable craftsmanship in the items that were made in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, it's surely something we don't see much of today.
I'm thankful for this day, for the group of women who share my interest in the hobby of dolls and who were willing to come over on this hot day to see my new found treasures. It was a relaxing, fun afternoon.
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I love dolls.
I love dolls.
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