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The April 2025 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages. It features a mixture of contemporary and traditional-style dolls and accessories, including those made by Terry Merritt, Sandra Earles, Aline Ogura, İrem Nur Terzi, Dollspart Supply Co., Natalia Fontanel, and Sarah Korstange. There is also an article that compares antique dolls to various paper dolls, a Q&A with Lesley Duthie, and more! 

Features

6 Past Influences 
Terry Merritt Looks to History When Making Dolls 
By Hannah Kelley 

9 Bonny Belles 
Sandra Earles Brings Traditional-Style Dolls to the Present 
By Hannah Kelley  

12 Depths of Creativity 
Aline Ogura’s BJDs Represent Therapeutic Artistry 
By Wil Peterson 

16 Dimensional Storytelling 
İrem Nur Terzi’s Miniature Characters Have Undeniable Personality 
By Hannah Kelley 

20 Driving an Industry Forward 
Dollspart Supply Co. Is Committed To Serving the Doll Community 
By Hannah Kelley 

24 Through the Ages 
Natalia Fontanel’s Dolls Span Childlike Innocence to Adult Sophistication 
By Stephanie Finnegan 

28 Weaving Together Antique Dolls and Paper Dolls 
By Karen B. Kurtz 

33 Crystallizations of Childhood 
Sarah Korstange’s Artful Dolls Capture Innocence 
By Pam North 

40 Tales To Tell 
Lesley Duthie Conjures Up Fantasy Dolls 

41 Collector Corner 
A Collection of Dolls From Times Gone By 

Departments 
4 Editor’s Notebook 
36 Doll Scene 
38 Curious Collector  
43 Portraits  
44 Paper Doll  
46 Classifieds 
46 Event Calendar 
46 Advertiser Index 

On the Cover: The Huret is the most popular of the antique French Fashion dolls and was made by Adelaide Calixte Huret circa the 1860s. The antique Huret, as well as her garments and accessories, are rare and highly sought after. The Huret pictured is a reproduction painted by Darlene Lane. Dollspart created this doll with exacting accuracy and faithfulness to the original, giving the doll enthusiast, lover, and collector the opportunity to have a “Huret of Their Own.” The authentic costume on the doll is called Fallen Leaves and is made from a kit by the Pampered Poupee and sold by Dollspart.