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Filled With Love: Amy Kate Irwin Adds Her Personal Touch to Silicone Dolls
Amy Kate Irwin, a resident of Advance, North Carolina, grew up playing with dolls and crafting some of her own from miscellaneous household items.
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Curious Collector: 1964 Mattel Barbie European Swirl Ponytail
Q: I recently learned that the 1964 swirl ponytail Barbie was also issued in Europe in the bathing suit used on the 1963 Fashion Queen Barbie.
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From Maker to Artist: Goldie Wilson Opens a Door in the World of Dollmaking
Forty years ago, Goldie Wilson saw her first doll: an adorable, Black cloth doll. After realizing Black dolls existed, she needed to find more!
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Curious Collector: 1950s Ideal Patti Playpal
Q: This Ideal Patti Playpal was a gift to my cousin for Christmas in the late 1950s or so. I just loved her, but my holiday gift was a lot smaller!
Family Matters: Sandy Anderson and Her Family Blend Retro Whimsy With Futuristic Technology
Sandy Anderson, an adventurous artist since childhood, is the chief doll creator behind Anderson Art Dolls.
Antique Q&A: Alexander Flora McFlimsey
Q: I have a sweet Madame Alexander doll with a “Flora McFlimsey” label. I know that sometimes Alexander used names of celebrities or fictional characters. Is there significance to this name?
Show and Tell: Adoration for JAMIEshow Dolls Continues After 15 Years
The JAMIEshow's ability to conquer the runway and to make both historic beauty and opulent contemporary costuming is a laudable superpower.
Curious Collector: 1964 Mattel Barbie European Swirl Ponytail
Q: I recently learned that the 1964 swirl ponytail Barbie was also issued in Europe in the bathing suit used on the 1963 Fashion Queen Barbie.
