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CHILDREN DOLLS~THE DOLLMAKERS WORKBOOK`SIGNED~German dolls~MILDRED SEELEY

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VINTAGE~SEELEY~GERMAN CHILDREN DOLLS~OOP VINTAGE 1979 OOP
~SIGNED
~AUTHOR:. Mildred Seeley
~COPYRIGHT:. 1979
PUBLISHER:. Seeley's Ceramic Service
CONDITION:
The 81 pages and soft cover are clean, bright, and unmarked
~ Binding is excellent.

CONTENTS INCLUDE
~ Children Dolls, the dollmaker's workbook of German dolls.
~ Detailed instructions, color pictures
and more.
~Chapters include dolls for study and
painting details, Kammer & Reinhardt,
Simon & Halbig, Cuno & Otto Dressel,
Horseman, Bruno Schmidt, Jensen,
doll heads, bodies, eyes, hair styles,
costumes, shoes,
~The business of dollmaking, exhibiting
and more.  

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GREENWARE PREPARATION FOR DOLL HEADS~NEVA WADE GARNETT~OOP

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VINTAGE~1987~PREPARE DOLL HEADS IN GREENWARE~ VINTAGE 1987 OOP
~GREENWARE PREPARATION FOR DOLL HEADS
WITH EYE CUTTING TECHNIQUES
~NEVA WADE GARNETT
~SOFT COVER
~HOBBY HOUSE PRESS


~TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
~FOREWARD
~PREPARATION OF GREENWARE
~ABOUT PORCELAIN SLIP
~TRIMMING
~CUTTING AND SHAPING EYE SOCKETS
~CORRECTING AND RESHAPING EYE SOCKETS
CLEANING AND POLISHING GREENWARE
~SAFETY FIRST
~FIRING GREENWARE
~PACKING THE KILN


~Green Ware Preparation for Doll Heads with Eye Cutting  

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HOW TO DRESS AN OLD-FASHIONED DOLL~ MARY H. MORGAN~1980 REPRINT~1973

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DRESS AN OLD-FASHIONED DOLL~MORGAN~1908 REPRI REPRINT OF A VINTAGE 1908 BOOK
~REPRINT VINTAGE 1973
~HOW TO DRESS AN OLD-FASHIONED DOLL
~MARY H. MORGAN~
~DOVER PUBLICATIONS
~57 ILLUSTRATIONS
~96 PAGES
~SOFT COVER

~A REPRINT OF THE 1908 CLASSIC-
WITH COMPLETE PATTERNS AND SEWING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MORE THAN A DOZEN
COSTUMES

~HOW TO DRESS AN OLD-FASHIONED DOLL book ~by Mary H. Morgan
~ Learn everything you need to know
about dressing your old-fashioned doll.
~ There are 57 clear illustrations along with general sewing hints and
tips.
~ It is in very good condition for a book that is 35 years old
~It has no rips, tears, or dog ears-

~About this Book
~Size
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
Thickness:0.2 in
Weight: 8 oz


 

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Madame Alexander 2002 by Linda Crowsey (2002) #27

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Madame Alexander 2002 by Linda Crowsey (2002) Madame Alexander 2002
Author:
Linda Crowsey
Edition: 27
Publisher: Collector Books
Book on Collecting Dolls
Format: Softcover
Publication Year: 2002

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Height: 10.5 in.
Width: 8.5 in.



 

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MAKING DOLLS 4 PROFIT~MILDRED SEELEY~1974~OOP

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VINTAGE~MAKE DOLLS 4 PROFIT~MILDRED SEELEY~OP VINTAGE 1974 OOP
~MAKING REPRODUCTION DOLLS FOR PROFIT
~MILDRED SEELEY
~1974
~SOFT COVER
~88 PAGES
~SLICK PAGES
~MANY PICTURES

~HOME METHODS FOR PRODUCTION AND
MARKETING OF ANTIQUE DOLL COPIES~

~CHAPTERS INCLUDE
~1~DOLL PRODUCTION FOR PROFIT
~2-SETTING UP THE STUDIO
-3-SELECTING A DOLL/ DOLLS TO REPRODUCE
=4=PRODUCTION CASTING
-5-WET TRIMMING
-6-PREPARATION OF DRY GREEWARE
=7=PORCELAIN FIRING
-8-WARPAGE AND OTHER FIRING PROBLEMS
-9-PREPARATION OF BISQUE FOR CHINA PAINT
-10-CHINA PAINTING,PRODUCTION METHOD
-11-CHINA FIRING DOLL PARTS
-12-EQUIPMENT CARE
-13-SETTING GLASS EYES
-14-DOLL ASSEMBLY
-15-PATES AND WIGS
-16-SPECIAL TECHNIQUES AND HINTS
-17-ADDRESS FOR DOLL NEWSLETTER
-18-PRICING DOLLS
-19-SELLING DOLLS
-20-BOXING, PACKING AND SHIPPING
-21-DOLL MAKER-DOLL FACTORY

MANY PICTURES ARE BLACK AND WHITE AND
THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL

THERE ARE GOOD ILLUSTRATIONS AND DETAILS
OF THE WORK THAT GOES INTO COMPLETING
THE DOLLS

THE ONLY MARKINGS IS A NAME ON THE FRONT COVER-I CAN REMOVE IT WITH WHITE OUT
IF YOU WOULD LIKE IT REMOVED



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MARRIAGE OF DIAMONDS AND DOLLS~BY MARY E. LEWIS~ FIRST EDITION~1947

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VINTAGE~DIAMONDS AND DOLLS~MARY E. LEWIS~OOP ~VINTAGE 1947 OOP
~THE MARRIAGE OF DIAMONDS AND DOLLS
(including the History of American Bridal Customs)
~BY MARY E. LEWIS
~in collaboration with
~DOROTHY DIGNAM
~ H. L. Lindquist Publications, N.Y.C., ~1947
~ First Edition, 189 pages

~From an article pasted in the back of the book~
~ Mary E. Lewis, of Brooklyn, founder of the National Doll & Toy Collectors Club, has been collecting rare dolls for nearly 25 years. Her favorites are the little brides that illustrate this book. Mrs. Lewis had over 30 bride dolls - every type is represented - wood,
cloth, cotton, mica, composition with heads of china, parian, bisque, tin,
wax and rubber.
~ Dorothy Dignam, who collaborated
with Mrs. Lewis, and is responsible
for the diamond data, is a publicity
and feature writer specializing in
the history of fine jewelry.
She tells how to buy and care for
your diamond, and the etiquette of receiving and wearing it.
As a gift for the bride this book is a must.

~Table of contents include:
~ A Little Colonial Bride
~ A Little Bride of Federal America
~ Empire Fashion-with veil and fan
~ A White House Bride
~ All Set for the Stage Coach
~ Found in a New England Attic
~ The bride of the '49ers
~ With Elegance and Lace
~ She was named for a Songstress
~ Bridesmaid in a blue gown
~ The Bride's Buxom Mama
~ Several pages on a little page
~ A Southern Belle becomes a bride
~ More about White House brides
~ She was a pretty Little parlor Doll
~ Truths about the Trousseau
~ Miss Bustle is a Beauty
~ All about Gertie's garter
~ The Gibson girl and her Groom
~ First comes the Little Flower Girl
~ The original Mrs Lewis Doll
~ Kewpies and other Characters
~ Little Bride of World War I
~ Happy-go-lucky in love
~ Up in front- Down in back
~ Married in a garden
~ A Little Island Bride - Puerto Rico
~ Marriage among our Little Moderns
Brenda-1943
Fira Benenson Bride
Muriel King Bride
Zoe De Salle Bride
Nettie Rosenstein Bride
Philip Mangone bride
~ How a Bridal Secretary can help
~ Buying and caring for your diamond
~ There are many black and white
illustrations, probably around 80
pictures.

~The book has a hard cover with some chipping on the top front and back bottom, in addition, it is lightly soiled.
~The boards are well preserved, covered in white cloth with gilt print on cover and spine.
~ The binding is good
~ The book is printed on coated stock
~ This is an ex-library book
~ The cover has quite a bit of shelf
wear, it is 61 years old.
~ The inside is in very good condition,
no pencil or pen markings.
~ It is quite unusual and very interesting  

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More Twentieth Century Dolls by Johana Gast Anderton

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More Twentieth Century Dolls by J G Anderton More Twentieth Century Dolls
by Johana Gast Anderton
More Twentieth Century Dolls -
From Bisque to Vinyl".
It is Volume 2, I-Z.

Obviously this Volume deals with doll makers starting with the letters from
I-Z and is absolutely full of photographs and information.

Written by Johana Gast Anderton
who was a leading authority on dolls.

It is a large book and contains a total of over 400 pages.
 

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PRICE GUIDE TO DOLLS~ROBT. MILLER~1975~OOP~850 PICTURES

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VINTAGE~PRICE GUIDE 2 DOLLS~ROBT MILLER~1975 VINTAGE 1975 OOP
~Price Guide to Dolls
~ Wallace Homestead
~BY ROBERT W. NELSON

**PRICE GUIDE TO DOLLS BY ROBERT MILLER COLLECTOR'S BOOK ***1975
~
~Pictures and identification of more
than 850 dolls from all over the
world!!
~Really wonderful resource book!
~ Very Clear black and white photos. ~All types of dolls!

~Workbook sized soft cover book
~Average condition for the book's age.
~About 10 pages loose from the glue. ~Many pictures of old dolls - clothing -
- nice photography.
~The photo pages are really well done. ~More than 850 dolls from all over the
world are pictured.


~Wallace-Homestead
~PRICE GUIDE TO DOLLS
~Dated:1975
~Pages:216
~By Robert W. Miller
~This book is a soft cover
~There is a little age and use wear to
this book
~There are a couple loose pages in it
that have come apart from the binding
Otherwise is complete still very good.
~The previous owner's name is inside and on the cover.It does not interfere with
any writings  

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SPINNING WHEEL~COMPLETE BOOK OF DOLLS~ Volume Two

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VINTAGE~COMPLETE BOOK OF DOLLS~VOLUME TWO VINTAGE
~COMPLETE BOOK OF DOLLS
~VOLUMNE TWO
~SPINNING WHEEL
~HARD COVER
~DUST JACKET
~CONDITION~ VERY GOOD
~1983
~265 PAGES
~Edited by Staff of Spinning Wheel
~LIST PRICE $24.95

~SPINNING WHEEL ~COMPLETE BOOK OF DOLLS
VOLUME ONE IS ALSO AVAILABLE

~Published in 1983 by Frederick Fell,
Hollywood, FL.
~ Hardcover with dust jacket
~ 265 pages
~ Profusely illustrated in color and b/w.
~Extensive articles on various types of
dolls, miniature furniture and early
Children's books
~ Extensive articles on various types of
dolls, miniature furniture and early
children's books
~ARTICLES INCLUDED
~INTRODUCTION TO ANTIQUE &COLLECTIBLE DOLLS
MANY PAGES DEVOTED TO THE DOLLS
~INTRODUCTION TO DOLL COSTUMES AND CLOTHES

~INTRODUCTION TO DOLL ARTIST DOLLS

~INTRODUCTION TO HALF DOLLS AND NOVELTIES

~INTRODUCTION TO DOLL HOUSES AND FURNITURE

~INTRODUCTION TO POTPOURRI

THE ABOVE SECTIONS COVER ALL THE TOPICS
LISTED- FILLED WITH WONDERFUL PICTURES

THE BINDING OF THE BOOK LOOKS LIKE RED LEATHER

THE DUST JACKET HAS MINOR SHELF WEAR

THE WRITING ON THE END IS IN GOLD LETTERS


 

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VINTAGE~ATTIC DOLLS~DESIGNERS DOLLS~LINDA CARROLL~1995~OOP

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CARROLL~ATTIC DOLLS~DESIGNERS~OOP VINTAGE Mar 1995 OOP
~ATTIC DOLLS
~LINDA CARROLL
~THE CREATION AND DESIGN
OF ARTIST'S DOLLS
~MILNER CRAFT SERIES
~HARDCOVER
~DUST JACKET - DJ
~SLICK PAGES
~ALL COLOR PICTURES

ARTICLES INCLUDE~
~PREFACE
~INTRODUCTION
~DESIGNING AND MAKING A DOLL
~FIRING A KILN
~MAKING THE BODY
~DESIGNING THE CLOTHES
~DESIGNING AND MAKING HATS
~A BRIMMED HAT
~WINGS
~SHOES
~DOLL COLLECTING

ALL THE ABOVE AND MUCH MORE
~A FANTASTIC BOOK

~Industry Reviews
~It is almost impossible not to exclaim
over the color photographs of Carroll's
dolls....
The directions give a wide overview of
the process, beginning first with mold
making and concluding with the
fabrication of leather shoes as opposed
to set-in-clay boots.
Aspiring doll makers will benefit from
her ideas, which include a golden angel
with gold-fabric trapunto wings and
Indian children adorned with lush,
colorful fabrics and costume jewelry.

Size
~Height: 11.5 in
~Width: 8.5 in
~Thickness: 0.5 in
Weight: 17.6 oz
 

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VINTAGE~DOLLS~BOOK~MAX VON BOEHN ~1972~OOP

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MAX VON BOEHN ~DOLLS~BOOK`1972~OOP VINTAGE 1972 OOP
~MAX VON BOEHN
~TRANSLATED BY JOSEPHINE NICOLL
~DOLLS
~277 ILLUSTRATIONS
~1972) BOOK BY MAX VON BOEHN

~Illustrations (B & W reproductions of
original color plates).
~ One of the Dover reprint series,
this impressive and indispensable
history of dolls and doll-making was
first published in Germany in 1929 by
noted cultural historian Max von Boehm.
~ Dolls of all kinds (toys, fashion
plates, ritual objects) from all around
the world are included.~

~A GOOD SECTION ON PREHISTORIC,ANCESTOR, FIGURES AND PRIMITIVE IDOLS.
~IT DEALS MAINLY WITH THE MORE ANTIQUE
DOLLS AROUND THE WORLD.  

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VINTAGE~MAKING DOLLS FOR PLEASURE & PROFIT~ANITA HOLMES~OOP

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VINTAGE~MAKE DOLLS~ANITA HOLMES~OOP VINTAGE~ 1978 OOP
~MAKING DOLLS FOR PLEASURE & PROFIT
~ANITA HOLMES~
~HARD COVER
~DUST JACKET
~96 PAGES

~CONTENTS INCLUDE
1-MAKING THE DOLL
2-ALL ABOUT FACES AND HAIR STYLES
3-MAKING THE CLOTHES
4-PEG DOLL
5-STICK DOLL
6-JOINTED DOLL
7-SALLY ANN
8- VICTORIAN DOLL
9-CARING FOR YOUR DOLL



~Making Dolls for Pleasure & Profit
~by Anita Holmes
~All pattern pieces for dolls and
clothes are printed actual size
in the book.

~Each stage is described in simple
terms with numerous diagrams and
photographs.

~Stitches and techniques are also fully
explained.  

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VINTAGE~MOTHER PLAYS WITH DOLLS~ELINOR BAILEY~1990~OOP

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MOTHER PLAYS WITH DOLLS~VINTAGE~OOP VINTAGE 1990 OOP
~MOTHER PLAYS WITH DOLLS
~ELINOR PEACE BAILEY

~MOTHER PLAYS WITH DOLLS ...AND FINDS
AN IMPORTANT KEY TO UNLOCKING
CREATIVITY

~COLOR FOLDOUT OF 18 SPECTAULAR DOLLS
~ALL TAKEOUTS FROM A SINGLE BASIC
PATTERN
~BY AMERICAS MOST GIFTED DOLLMAKERS



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