These are Mattel's images of some of next year's Barbie Fashion Model Collection of Silkstone dolls. Pictures of the rest have not yet been released. Prices may vary according to dealer. Shop around.BFMC [...]
Preview of Four of Next Year's Barbie Fashion Model Collection
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She Looks Like A Boudoir Doll
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Here is another photo - Mary Pickford - and boudoir dolls that remind me of her in this pho [...]
Draped in Lace
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I always see boudoir dolls when I look at old phot [...]
1923 Ladies Home Journal
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Here are a couple more pages from the 1923 Ladies Home Journ [...]
From my workshop
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Some of the dolls from the Dolls orchestra workshop I have conducted at the last three days: [...]
Basket Case
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This page is from the Ladies Home Journal 1923 - I first thought the dolls on these baskets were Rosalinde heads, but they can't be because they would have been way too tall. They must be half dolls. These dolls have a Rosalinde [...]
Ladies Home Journal 1923
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Thanks to Sue for this page from a 1923 Ladies' Home Journal. At least one of the dolls shown is a typical Rosalinde. The others have similar-looking bodies (the Chinese doll's body can't be seen to know for sure). So, I [...]
Doll Orchestra
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Here is my doll orchestra:This is the reason for my new bottle cap collection:The caps can make noise. So the dolls can make noise and dance at the same time. Some of them can even play [...]
"Hot to Trot" Avantguard Doll on Sale at Mary T's Doll House
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When I see a doll that was released only a few months previously go on sale for such a low price I wonder why. But...if you want this doll, it's a great price at $149.99. Who knows? If you wait a few more months the price [...]
In the Pink
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I had thought this doll was made by Gerling, but now, I'm wondering if it's not an Etta or some other company - French? She is quite unique with her pink silk floss hair. What do you thi [...]
Frederica Charlotte, Duchess of York
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I had finished posting the Blossoms the other night and decided to watch "Beau Brummel," made in 1924, starring John Barrymore, Irene Rich, Mary Astor, and Carmel Myers. Irene Rich appears as Frederica Charlotte, Duchess [...]
Etta, Inc.
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Gorgeous Etta! She has remnants of her original costume and her green silk turban. She is double tagged (tags are shown above). The hang tag is written in pencil "Georgia." A previous owner added her necklace.This is another [...]
IDEX 2011 Registration Opens
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IDEX will be celebrating it's anniversary and "20 Years of Friendship" at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida on January 27-30, 2011. The exhibitor list is filled with doll manufacturers and artists from all over [...]
Bottle Caps
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Lately I have been collecting bottle caps. At first I thought it was going to be difficult to collect so many of them, but people were quite enthusiastic to help me, and after two weeks [...]
Picture of the Week - 9/26/10 - NylonBleu
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Many people know that the Haute Doll exclusive Innoquii "Traveler" went on sale for the unbelievable price of $75. about three weeks ago. Interest in this doll was revived and pictures began to pop up on the boards. One [...]
Blossom Doll Company
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This Blossom is the only Blossom I have left in my collection. She has painted-on hair and is a smoker. Muy Bueno!Here is another Blossom that isn't what you typically can find. Her wig is more elaborate and inspired by [...]