Photos courtesy of Sheila Singer

DOLLS: What is the name of your club?

Sheila Singer (club administrator): A Ginny Doll Journey is my group on Facebook.

DOLLS: When was the club founded, and what in­spired its creation?

Singer: Founded in 2022, it was inspired because I grew up in the home of Jennie Graves in Med­ford, Massachusetts — she was the founder of Vogue Ginny dolls.

DOLLS: What is the club’s current mis­sion or main purpose?

Singer: The main purpose of A Ginny Doll Journey is to celebrate Vogue Gin­ny dolls and the vintage era in which the doll was created.

DOLLS: Does the club focus on specific types or styles of dolls?

Singer: The club focuses on Jennie Graves’ dolls with production years ranging from the late 1940s through 2013.

DOLLS: What has been the club’s most significant chal­lenge?

Singer: The most signifi­cant challenge was the pass­ing of our co-administrator Maggi Wulff, which left one ad­ministrator for a large international doll group. Three Vogue doll experts were selected to assist with education and group dynamics.

The group has merchandise — including canvas bags, ornaments, and shirts — that features the logo.

DOLLS: Approximately how many members are in the club today?

Singer: We have close to 7,300 members.

DOLLS: What events does the club host or attend together? Are there any upcoming activities or plans you’re excited about?

Singer: We are currently working on an exhibit with the Wen­ham Museum in Wenham, Massachusetts. The exhibit will be at the museum and also online. We’ll explore Vogue Ginny dolls then and now, including memorabilia from the Jennie Graves collection. There will be an emphasis on the life of Jennie Graves, who was a pioneer and self-made entrepreneur in the American doll world. The museum is digging into their archives of original 1940 Vogue Ginny dolls and prototypes.

The group has 30 to 40 posts and photos daily from all over the world, including the U.K., Switzerland, Nigeria, France, and Japan.

DOLLS: Does the club hold regular meetings?

Singer: We are working on establishing Zoom groups for small­er group sharing. Up until the pandemic, Fireflies met yearly at conventions.

DOLLS: What is the process for becoming a member?

Singer: The group is a private group. Potential members must answer online questions related to their interest in Vogue Ginny dolls. There is a vetting process through Facebook, which pro­vides safeguards for the group. Each request is reviewed and evaluated.

DOLLS: How can others learn more about your club?

Singer: They can search for A Ginny Doll Journey on Facebook.