Collecting, Part 2

Finally, a chance to post a few more photos - dolls from my "collection." First, are two old Godey dolls, I believe. The doll on the right was purchased for a mere $10, probably because the photo posted on eBay was such a blurry mass that it didn't even resemble a doll. The doll on the left has clothing that is beginning to disintegrate.

Below is a topsy turvy doll, also purchased on eBay - made in Spain, I believe. Their delicately molded heads turn from side to side.Next is a Martha Chase I'd all but forgotten about. She's about 20 inches tall, and in pretty good condition.And lastly, is a rather pitiful 16-inch Chase doll, in need of some significant repair. If the face hadn't been so cute (and the price reasonable), I probably would have passed on this one.

You can visit my "Collecting, Part 1" post HERE, and my Helen Pringle doll (old, but not as old as the others) HERE.

Collecting, Part 1

I guess I'm officially a collector of cloth dolls, though there's really no rhyme or reason to my collection. I just buy the dolls I like that don't cost an arm or leg (just a digit or two). Tonight I took some photos for an upcoming article in the ODACA newsletter, and thought I'd post them here. Most of these dolls I've purchased on eBay. Maybe one of you can tell me something about the mystery dolls in my collection...

This doll is one I know quite a bit about. He's an older Martha Chase doll, and the first vintage cloth doll I acquired. Chase dolls are connected to the history of the nursing profession - precursors of the Resusci-Annie training mannequins used today.Then there are the molded face dolls. The doll on the left is an Ella Smith Alabama Baby. The one on the right is a Philadelphia Baby. This one's obviously not in the best shape, but I love her anyway.Next are the felt dolls. The only one I know anything about is the Lenci doll in the middle. I love his pouty face. I hope to find a replacement leather shoe some day. I know nothing about the two dolls flanking him, but believe them to be from the same era.This one is a Bruckner Topsy Turvy doll. The teeth on the black doll are a little scary.And last is a group of little dolls. I think the one in the middle is a Lenci Mascotte doll. The seated girl in the green lounging jammies is an Italian doll, labelled Magis. The doll on the far right has a tag that says "Munecas MARY Madrid."
Let me know if you can identify some of these dolls. I still have a few dolls to photograph, and will get those added eventually.

New Addition

Well I can hardly believe it's been over a month since I last posted. Where did the time go? It's been a productive month. I've been busy with the release of a new pattern and mold. We went skiing at Mt. Hood. We helped our boys with downpayments on new cars (the cheapest car on the market - Chevy Aveo), so they can make really low car payments and establish credit. And work, of course.

I also had a booth at a doll show at the beginning of the month. While there I saw a Helen Pringle doll, which I just had to have. She's in great shape. Her dress is a little faded, but that just adds to her charm. Her tag says she was made in 1985, No. 31.

It's starting to look like Spring around here. The daffodils are coming up, and we've actually seen the sun.