When I saw this photo for sale, I didn't realize that the doll she was holding was so large. What a great-looking photo! It's faded, but I colorized the closeup, below, in the hope that you can see more detail. I love this [...]
Picture of the Week Award ~ February 28, 2010
Posted by bayan
There are no dolls to be seen in this week's Picture of the Week but they may enter at any moment and look fabulous in this 1/6 scale hall/gallery diorama. At first glance, it looked real to me. Then I recognized the acrylic [...]
Will there be a W Club camera?
Posted by bayan
"High Fashion World Inspires New Exclusive Digital Camera Line"Read about the collaboration between General Imaging Corporation and Jason Wu at this link: [...]
Little Girl, Revue Girl
Posted by bayan
Finni and her German boudoir doll (sofapuppe), also known as Revue Girl.I was told this photo is from a collection taken by artist, Ludwig Munich, who coincidentally was from Munich, Germany. The photo was taken in 1928, [...]
Sweetness and Light ~ Puki Ruby in Boneka
Posted by bayan
It's time for a break from the world of sophisticated fashion dolls. Here's a picture of my tiny bjd, Puki Ruby. She's from Fairyland and joins her sister, Puki Puki. I know; it's such a silly name.Tiny Puki dolls are just [...]
Gerb's
Posted by bayan
Untagged, but definitely a Gerb's. Her face does have a flocked feel to it. Untagged, but I believe her to be Gerb's too. She has dark brown mohair wig. Her face also has a soft "flocked" feel to it.This doll has only a [...]
More of the Same?
Posted by bayan
This doll is tagged, yet does not have the Gerb's name on it. The address is different too. Is it a Gerb's? I've thought it is, but now I wonder....This doll looks like a Gerb's, and I believe it is. The doll, below, is [...]
Tagged Poupees Gerb's
Posted by bayan
Sue sent me the following information:"The only reference I can find is Coleman's (vol, 2 p 462). Coleman says Poupee Gerbs were made between 1927-30 and later. They were created, made and exported cloth dolls. However, [...]
Brilliance Monogram Doll Pictures
Posted by bayan
As I photographed her, I began to like her more although this is one Monogram doll who will have her outfit changed along with the wig. She has great potential. I find her to be beautiful but conservative.The wig fits very [...]
Tagged Gerb's
Posted by bayan
All three boudoir dolls are tagged Gerb's. Gerb's is a French manufacturer. Unfortunately, I know nothing about this company except that they made some really super boudoir dol [...]
Beauty Marked Germany
Posted by bayan
This boudoir doll head is stamped Germany on her back. She has a large beauty mark on her right cheek and reddish mohair w [...]
"Dribbling Information and Internal Misunderstandings"
Posted by bayan
Members of the W Club were sent an apology for not having been informed that the FR Monogram Brilliance doll is wigged. I'm quite certain it was not anyone's intention to conceal this information.The excuses? This is the funny part.1. "dolls have been [...]
NEWS FLASH!!! "Brilliance" Monogram Doll is a Wigged Doll!
Posted by bayan
Was this supposed to be a secret? This fact was never revealed. The doll was shown with her hair and no information about her being wigged.These are Integrity Toys' images of the doll:I previously made a comment about the [...]
City of Paris Store in San Francisco
Posted by bayan
Dominique sent me this photo of the store where the chenille-haired Ring Lady doll was purchased. She told me the owner of this store, Felix Verdier, was French, and he sold silk stockings in France. Click on the photo [...]
on eBay - French Rosalinde Boudoir Doll
Posted by bayan
Jenny is selling this beautiful French Rosalinde on eBay. Click the photo to view aucti [...]
Leave a Message......
Posted by bayan
Not only was the store tag left on the doll, but 20 or so years later, Winnie Gage was nice to sew a note on the chenille-haired doll to let future owners know that she redressed the doll. Wouldn't it be nice if everybody [...]
Ring Ladies Uncovered!
Posted by bayan
Sue sent me some great photos to show you what Ring Lady bodies look like. Another typical Ring Lady trait is a pearl necklace. Notice the tags on the back of the chenille-haired doll. This silk floss haired Ring Lady has [...]
Bird, wee friend and workshops
Posted by bayan
When Mr. Gingo and his pink headed girlfriend were done, I felt like taking a rest. It is difficult to describe how much energy the making of my sock dolls (with all their details) can sometimes consume.I felt completely [...]
Ring Lady Hairdos
Posted by bayan
This may also be a Ring Lady, but could be made by another manufacturer. I'm not sure. I wish someone would find a tag on these dolls to know for sure. Her face paint is different and yet, she is very much like them. I have [...]