Antique DOLL Collector May 2021 Vol. 24, No. 5
An English Box-Back Doll's House • The History of Maison Barrois • The Sweet Sue Story • Rohmer Dolls Revisited
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The Complete Guide to Antique, Vintage and Collectible Dolls
May 2021, Volume 24, Number 5
ON THE COVER
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THE QUEST Into the Light by Linda Edward
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DOLLSPART COVER STORY
AUCTION NEWS
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TIMELESS BEAUTIES A Short History of Maison Barrois by Laurie Baker
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AN ENGLISH BOX-BACK DOLL'S HOUSE by Elizabeth Bentley Hamilton
THE SWEET SUE STORY The Most Magnificent Doll Ever Made by Donna W. Brown
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On the cover: “Patience” is the Rohmer antique reproduction doll that is the fifth in a series of heads available from Dollspart Co. The head fits resin Jointed Body made by Dollspart Co. This series of 15” antique reproduction dolls has become a favorite among doll collectors and costumers, due to the excellent design and “play friendliness” of the body and the rarity, beauty and desirability of the heads available. Doll and photography by Darlene Lane, Costume by Cynthia Howe.
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