Curious Collector: 1965 Mattel Barbie’s Best Friend Midge
My older sister was a huge Barbie collector during the 1960s. Recently we had to clean out our parents’ house, and we found my sister’s Barbie collection.
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Category: Collectible Dolls
Antique Q&A: Where to Start?
I’m not sure what to buy or what to look for. Can you give me some suggestions or guidelines?
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Depths of Creativity: Aline Ogura’s BJDs Represent Therapeutic Artistry
Aline Ogura’s “Porcelain Pearls” present vividly ethereal porcelain characters that are simultaneously magnetic and mysterious.
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Curious Collector: Barbie Fashion Luncheon Sample
Fashion Luncheon Barbie sample. Q: I acquired this Mattel sample of a popular 1966 Barbie fashion...
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Curious Collector: Madame Alexander Plastic/Vinyl Cinderella, 1967-1992
Q: Recently, I found this 14-inch Cinderella doll that my grandmother had given me sometime in the early 1970s
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Weaving Together Antique Dolls and Paper Dolls
I’ve collected dolls all my life and recently discovered connections between my antique dolls and some paper ones.
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Curious Collector: 1960s Alexander Wendy and Bill
Q: I bought this amazing set of 8-inch Madame Alexander dolls at auction. They are all hard plastic, bent-knee walkers with sleep eyes and glued-on wigs.
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Curious Collector: Jody Abrams Doll
Q: I recently acquired this doll from a friend who said she was by the artist Jody Abrams. What can you tell me about this doll?
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