Curious Collector: Barbie and You Jewelry
Q: I couldn’t resist these two sets of Barbie jewelry at an estate sale. I think they are hard to find and from the 1960s.
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Category: Dollmakers
For the Eyes Only: NIADA Puts a Spotlight on Makers of Art Dolls
NIADA was founded in 1963 by Helen Bullard, Gertrude Florian, Magge Head, and Fawn Zeller—artists who created handmade, non-play dolls.
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Lessons in the Arts
Dollmaker Ankie Daanen Shares Her Talents By Hannah KelleyPhotos Courtesy of Ankie Daanen Raised...
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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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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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More Than Skin Deep
The dolls that leap forth from Sheva’s imagination are a testament to the remarkable individuality and unique loveliness that coexist in the world.
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Crystallizations of Childhood: Sarah Korstange’s Artful Dolls Capture Innocence
When Sarah Korstange’s daughter later became obsessed with reborn dolls she decided to try making them herself.
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