MANITOBA DOLL CLUB
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NEW IN THE LIBRARY:


    The Splendid Soft Toy Book
    Doll Fashion Anthology and Price Guide Featuring Barbie, Tammy, Tressy et al.
    Barbie Doll Structures and Furniture
    16th Blue Book of Dolls and Values
    – Jan Foulke
    Doll Values: Antique & Modern (8th ed)
    Collector’s Compass: Barbie Doll
    The Story of Barbie
    Milady’s Standard Textbook of Cosmetology
    The World's Most Beautiful Dolls
    by the Editors of "Dolls" Magazine (Joan Muyskens Pursley and Karen Bischoff)

    MODERN COLLECTOR'S DOLLS
    by Patricia R. Smith. Collector Books, Paducah, Kentucky. First Edition (1973), Second Edition (1975). Third Edition (1976) Fourth Edition (1979), Fifth Edition (1984 - Values updated 1987)
    These five books contain information on collecting, restoring and repairing dolls, along with numerous pictures of dolls and information on various doll companies for identifying your dolls. Each edition following the First Edition contains "New and Additional Information" to complement the prior editions.

    MODERN COLLECTIBLE DOLLS, Identification & Value Guide - VOL VI
    by Patsy Moyer. Collector Books, A Division of Schroeder Publishing Co., Inc. Paducah, Kentucky (2002)

    THE COLLECTOR'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DOLLS
    by Dorothy S., Elizabeth A., and Evelyn J. Coleman. Crown Publishers, Inc., New York Volume I, published in 1968, contains 2000 illustrations and marks in colour and black and white. Volume II, published in 1986, contains 3000 illustrations.

    Magazines:
    Doll Reader Magazine Doll Reader June/July, August, September and October 2004
    January & February 2005
    Canadian Doll Journal
    Sept/Oct. 1996
    Nov/Dec 1996
    Jan/Dec. 1997

    Fashion Doll Quarterly Home Issue
    Cosmetic Makeover Issue

    Haute Doll - March/April 2005
    Doll Reader - August 2005
    Haute Doll - May/June 2005
    Haute Doll - August 2005
    Haute Doll - October 2005
    Barbie Collector (catalog) - Summer Sizzles 2005
    Blessings - Expressions of Faith - Collector's Catalog
    The Canadian Doll Journal - Mar/Apr 1996
    The Canadian Doll Journal - May/June 1996
    The Canadian Doll Journal - Mar/Apr 1997


    Soul Mate Dolls: Dollmaking as a Healing Art,
    by Noreen Crone-Findlay
    The dolls in this book range from flat dolls made from card stock, to cloth versions of the “flat doll”, to creations made of wire, yarn, pin-weaving, Russian Igolochkoy embroidery, and many other materials and techniques. She includes patterns for knitted and crocheted garments for the “flat dolls”, many ideas for embellishment, and even simple sling chairs. This is a great inspiration to try something really different and accessible to anyone, even those with limited sewing or craft skills.

    Period & Contemporary: Patterns for Fashion Dolls
    by Hazel McMahon
    This is a delight and a treasure trove for anyone interested in making gorgeous couture-style clothes for the larger fashion dolls like Gene, Tyler and Esme. There are detailed instructions for complete outfits from Late Victorian to Contemporary Chic. Hazel McMahon includes many accessories, such as beaded sweaters, elaborate hats, purses, stockings, and gloves, with diagrams for beading and other embellishments. These are real clothes, with snaps (press studs) and buttons, no Velcro, and fine finishing details. Period fashion illustrations show the inspiration for the doll outfits. The patterns are printed in a reduced size, which is probably about right for Barbie-size dolls.

    WORLD GUIDE TO DOLLS
    by Valerie Jackson Douet.
    Published by New Burlington Books, London, England (1993)
    The WORLD GUIDE TO DOLLS "features hundreds of beautiful dolls from all the major doll-making traditions." The book is divided into sections on various materials from which dolls are made including china, wax, wood, rubber and celluloid. Each chapter provides collector's tips and advice on makers' marks, availability and condition to help you avoid making costly mistakes.

    DOLLS THE WIDE WORLD OVER an historical account
    by Manfred Bachmann and Claus Hansmann.
    Published by Crescent Books, a Division of Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, New York (1973)
    The author, Professor Manfred Bachmann, is a graduate teacher and an internationally renowned expert in the field of toys and folklore. The photographer, Claus Hansmann, and his wife both specialized in dolls and folklore. The book traces the history and development of the doll from crude, homemade objects to sophisticated dolls available in shops. With over 150 illustrations, the book shows different types of dolls made by many processes out of a variety of materials such as clay, stone, wood, bone, straw, metal, paper, and plastic. Other topics covered in the book are dolls' houses, lay figures, fashion dolls, Golliwogs, Teddy bears, Japanese Doll Festivals, dolls in literatures and as an art form.

    THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL DOLLS
    by The Editors of "Dolls" Magazine, Joan Muyskens Pursley and Karen Bischoff
    published by Konecky & Konecky, New York, New York (1994)
    This book traces the history of dolls and doll collecting and takes you into the wonderful world of artist dolls. Stunning creations of top doll artists are featured in more than 70 large color photographs and accompanying text introduces you to the talented individuals who created them.

    DOLLS FROM KEWPIE TO BARBIE AND BEYOND
    by Judith Edison
    published by Brompton Books Corp., Greenwich, CT (1994)
    This beautiful hardcover book containing numerous color and black and white photographs was donated to our library by our member Joy Clemons. The book tells the story of dolls such as Raggedy Ann and Andy, Kewpie, Barbie and her imitators around the world, GI Joe and Action Man, and the Cabbage Patch kids. The introduction outlines the history of dolls from ancient times to the present day. The first two chapters highlight dolls before World War II. The remaining four chapters look at the history of dolls since 1945, an era that saw the rapid introduction of new dolls, most notably in the 1960's, the use of increasingly durable materials, the creation of many previously unknown accessories, and the introduction of greater varieties of clothing for all occasions.

    SHIRLEY TEMPLE DOLLS AND COLLECTIBLES
    by Patricia R. Smith
    published by Collector Books, Paducah, Kentucky (1992)
    This book tells the Shirley Temple story, and contains Shirley Temple doll marks, numerous pictures of Shirley Temple dolls and collectible items such as jewelry, clothing items, purses, hairbows, bowls, cups, glasses, pitchers, toys, stationery, magazine covers, posters, cards, paper dolls, books, records, stamps, etc., together with a price guide.

    MODERN DOLL RARITIES
    by Carla Marie Cross
    published by Antique Trader Books, a division of Landmark Specialty Publications, Dubuque, Iowa (1997)
    This book contains valuable information for restoring your rarities. The book includes chapters on Barbie, Francie, Skipper, Chatty Cathy, Little Kiddles, Terri Lee, Ginnete, Jill, Cabbage Patch, Tammy, Sasha, Alexanderkin, Mattel, Troll, Dawn, Effanbee, Jem, Horsman, Doll Buggy rarities, Paper Doll rarities, and an all encompassing chapter on other rarities including Penny Brite, Suzy Cute, Ginny, Tinny Tears, Betsy McCall, Martha Thompson, Little Marcy, Mrs. Revlon, Crissy, Eloise, Tressy, Linda Williams, Lustre Crème doll, celluloid crawling dolls, original boxes and store displays.

    BEARS & DOLLS IN ADVERTISING Guide to Collectibe Characters and Critters
    by Robert Reed
    published by Antique Trader Books, Dubuque, Iowa (1998)
    This book discusses the arrival of advertising dolls and includes chapters on various advertising bears, Barbie dolls, book dolls such as Raggedy Ann and Curious George, Fast Food dolls of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and dolls and bears advertising a variety of confectionary items. Other advertising dolls included in this book are Chiquita banana, Chuck E. Cheese, Crayola, Del Monte's Garden Gang, Eskimo Pie Boy, the Gerber baby, Little Sprout, Pillsbury's Doughboy, Quaker Oats Captain, and Tony the Tiger. There is a small section about sports advertising dolls. The book also contains a section that includes the description and value of various advertising dolls and bears.

    DOLLS - A collector's guide, by Olivia Bristol
    Published by Prospero Books, a division of Chapters Inc., first published in Great Britain by De Agostini Editions, Griffin House, London (1999)
    Dolls is the perfect reference book for the collector and doll-lover. This book features over 400 dolls from all over the world, from the earliest wood to papier-mâché, wax, bisque, cloth, plastic and vinyl. Dolls looks at every aspect of buying, selling, and identification and includes a price guide for every doll shown. It also looks at how to care for your dolls and the clothes they wear. Special sections look at those dolls that have led particularly interesting lives and some modern dolls which may become collectible in the future.

    DOLLS - PLEASURES AND TREASURES by Antonia Fraser
    Published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London (1963)
    This lovely book contains chapters on the early history of dolls, the wooden doll, the history of fashion dolls back as early as the fourteenth century, wax, papier- mâché and composition dolls, parian and bisque dolls, and doll automata.

    The Handbook of DOLL REPAIR and RESTORATION, by Marty Westfall
    Published by Crown Publishers, New York (1979)
    This book contains valuable information for repairing damaged bisques and chinas, setting sleep eyes, setting stationary (fixed) eyes, making new wigs, safely refurbishing old wigs, repairing ball-jointed bodies, stringing bodies, repairing and cleaning kid bodies, making gusseted kid bodies, making bodies for china-heads, taking patterns from old kid or cloth bodies without ripping them apart, and general instructions on the care and cleaning of old composition and wax dolls. The last two chapters in the book deal with detecting repaired dolls and distinguishing reproductions and fakes from genuine antique dolls.

    DOLL CARE AND REPAIR
    Removing Stains from Vinyl Dolls Soft vinyl dolls, popular in the 1950s, often are stained with green, blue, or black marks. These are probably from mold, not from ink or paints. Buy a commercial mold and mildew remover that is chlorine free. Test it in an inconspicuous spot, and then wipe it on the entire doll. Wash with warm soapy water, rinse, and dry. Any remaining stain can be bleached. (Kovels Komments, March 15, 2007 -online newsletter)

    BARBIE BOOKS
    Collector's Compass: Barbie Doll
    Doll Fashion Anthology and Price Guide featuring: Barbie, Tammy, Tressy, et al, by A. Glenn Mandeville
    The World of Barbie Dolls by Paris and Susan Manos
    Barbie Doll Structures & Furniture by Marl B. Davidson
    Contemporary Barbie Dolls 1980 and Beyond, by Jane Sarasohn-Kahn
    Barbie Exclusives: Identification & Values, by Margo Rana
    The Barbie Doll Years, Fourth Edition by Patrick C. Olds & Joyce L. Olds
    Barbie Fashion: Vol. I, 1959 - 1967 by Sarah Sink Eames
    The Story Of Barbie by Kitturah B. Westenhouser
    The Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Dolls and Collectibles by Sibyl DeWein and Joan Ashabraner
    The Barbie Closet: Price Guide for Barbie & Friends, Fashions and Accessories 1959 – 1970, by Patricia Long
    Barbie: Her Life & Times, by BillyBoy*
    Barbie: A Visual Guide to the Ultimate Fashion Doll officially authorized by Mattel
    Fashion Doll Quarterly Magazine: That Fabulous Face Issue Volume 4, Issue 1A, Fall, 2005
    Barbie Collector Catalogues from Spring 2005 - Summer Collection

    Arranbee Dolls - Identification & Value Guide
    by Suzanne L. DeMillar and Dennis J. Brevik.
    Collector Books, A Division of Schroeder Publishing Co., Inc., Paducah, Kentucky (2004)

    This lovely book contains a history of the Arranbee Doll Co., identification of Arranbee doll clothes and dolls with numerous color and black and white pictures including Dream Baby and other bisque head dolls, composition babies and toddlers, small storybook and international dolls, composition Nancy, Debu'teen, Nannette, Nancy Lee and Marianne dolls, hard plastic Nanette, Nancy Lee, Nancy Jane and baby dolls, Little Angel Family, fashion dolls, vinyl and vinyl head dolls, Arranbee Vogue period dolls, and some unknown dolls with Arranbee characteristics.

    Collector's Guide to Dolls of the 1960s and 1970s - Volume II. Identification and Values, by Cindy Sabulis.
    Collector Books, A Division of Schroeder Publishing Co. Inc., Paducah, Kentucky (2004)

    Barbie Doll Fashion Vol. III, 1975 – 1979, by Sarah Sink Eames.
    Collector Books, A Division of Schroeder Publishing Co. Inc., Paducah, Kentucky (2004)

    HERE IS YOUR HOBBY … DOLL COLLECTING by Helen Young.
    G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York (1964) Doll collecting is a hobby that brings a lifetime of satisfaction rather than discarding those dolls that brought contentment in early childhood. This book answers the question "Why collect dolls?" The book also contains histories of the variety of dolls and their use to reflect the cultures of other countries through the years, instructions to make simple and notso- simple dolls, detailed information on repairing damaged dolls, how to care for dolls and how to arrange and display your collection.

    THE ABC'S OF DOLL COLLECTING by John C. Schweitzer.
    Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. New York (1981) Do you know the difference between a French Bru and a German character baby? Learn how to read the markings on a doll. Find out when to do your own restoration. This book contains advice on all phases of doll collecting - how to begin, expand your collection, specialize or sell dolls.

    Classic Cloth DOLLS by Linda Carr.
    Sixth & Spring Books, New York, New York (2001) A gorgeous book of fabric dolls and clothes from the Vogue Patterns Collection. The book is filled with invaluable instructions and innovative ideas to make your own 18- inch cloth dolls and fashions. The first chapters cover the basics needed to create the doll and doll clothes. The following chapters are devoted to sewing, painting and stuffing the doll. Step-by-step instructions are illustrated by full-color photographs. The last chapter contains six complete outfits for the finished doll including undergarments, outerwear, nightclothes and modern and vintage inspired ensembles. All of the pattern pieces required to make the doll and doll clothes are included in the book.

    The following magazines were donated to the Doll Club Library by Genevieve Montcombroux and will be available for lending at the February meeting:

    Doll Reader January 2008 issue
    Doll Reader October 2007 issue
    Doll Reader March/April 2007 issue
    Doll Reader February 2007 Collector's Edition - Debut of Dolls
    Doll Advertiser 2007 19th Edition
    Contemporary Doll Collector November 2007 issue
    Contemporary Doll Collector January 2008 issue

    Please call Dianne with specific requests for these or other books. at 334-4916 / leave message / or Dianne.

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