Antique Doll Collector Magazine: Q and A with Donna Kaonis, the Editor of Antique D...

Antique Doll Collector Magazine: Q and A with Donna Kaonis, the Editor of Antique D...: This smallest size KPM has a great hairdo. As a regular feature of this blog, we will feature a different collector and/or writer ...

Miss Charlotte Bronte meets Miss Barbara Pym: Memoir; Writing your Life Story: Solstice, also fo...

 Something different;







Miss Charlotte Bronte meets Miss Barbara Pym: Memoir; Writing your Life Story: Solstice, also fo...:  Ah, poached eggs, ah, Pym, ah, Humanity!  More on excellent women in popular culture, including Jeannie, Mary Tyler Moore, Lily Munster, Mi...

Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: Christmas Week Newsletter! Free

Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: Christmas Week Newsletter! Free: Cloud Pets join the "Cloud" By the time you read this, Christmas 2015 will be a memory, and we will be on the 3d or 4th day of ...

Images of Christmas Dolls

More posted on Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog.  Season's Greetings!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Memoir; Writing your Life Story: Solstice, also for Dr. E's Greening Tips for the C...

 Since we are up to the 21st century, future posts will ponder dolls in the future, and will profile specific dolls. Please contact me with ideas and topics, and follow my other  blogs, all on my Amazon page.  Also, read me at collectdolls.about.com and on Twitter, ISSUU, Reddit, Tubmlr, Flickr, Delicious, and YouTube.  See also Antique Doll Collector Magazine Blog and our Facebook Pages.  May we have Peace in 2016.



Memoir; Writing your Life Story: Solstice, also for Dr. E's Greening Tips for the C...: It is the Solstice; Blessed Be! I look forward to the growing light, even as I sometimes wish I could walk towards it.  Two more good frie...

What do Degas and Doodads have in Common? Read on!!

Dancing Divas from Degas, The Master Appropriately enough, "Rudolph" is playing on TV as I type;the toys just finished singing on the Island of Misfit Toys.  I hope this Christmas you find several dolls you want under the tree, and that you are able to give a few dolls to charity, too.  Towards the end of adding to your collection, Theriault's is holding another Rendezvous Auction this Monday.   Alexander and Tonner also continue to offer special deals, and there are lots of wonderful dolls on Ruby Lane, Doll Shops United, Ebay, Etsy, and more. Remember to write to me at etsag1998@aol.com, and let me know what your doll wants are in 2016!  Happy collecting! Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

Dancing Divas from Degas, The Master   What do French Bebes and a classic Degas sculpture in bronze have in common? Their characteristics melded when Degas created The Little Dancer. READ NOW

Party Girls, Bakers, and Doll Thrift from three Favorite Makers   Here are some news bytes from three beloved and popular American doll makers. READ NOW

The Hallmark of Good Collectors; Ornament Collectors' Club   Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments and Dolls go Hand in Hand READ NOW

Antiques, Dolls and Miniatures, DooDads, DooDads . .   Jennifer keeps her cool and is always nice to everyone, no matter how long the lines or how chaotic the crowd might be. READ NOW

Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: Some Photos and a Doll Tree

Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: Some Photos and a Doll Tree: Seasons greetings, from someone who will not be celebrating Christmas this year, at least the not traditional ways.  Certainly, there won&#3...

Antique Doll Collector Magazine: January Sneak Peek

Antique Doll Collector Magazine: January Sneak Peek:  In our January Issue: The coincidental occurrence of unrelated events that end with a  meaningful result… that is the meaning of the...

About.com Newsletter Week of Dec. 7th

A Legendary Toy Store Lives Here and There Welcome to another newsletter, 21 days or so before Christmas 2015!  In somehow seemed appropriate during the holidays to write about FAO Schwarz, so  I  did!  Also, a post on a liquidation sale in a real "gingerbread" castle seemed interesting.  Also, more information for modern porcelains; these dolls seem to be gaining in popularity, and an update on Monster High dolls, which again dominate the holiday season.  Happy collecting! Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

A Legendary Toy Store Lives Here and There   FAO Schwarz is alive and well online! READ NOW

Jumer's Castle Lodge Sells all at 30 Day Sale   Anatomy of a tag sale at a venerable old castle lodge with ties to dolls and antiques. READ NOW

Lovely to look at, delightful to hold, plentiful, "uncollectible"   Collectible vintage porcelain dolls with more whimsy appeal than value, still appreciated by collectors. They have a place in doll history. READ NOW

Monsters go Mini: Frankie Stein   Mini PVC Monster High dolls are great for introducing little girls to doll collecting. READ NOW

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The Holidays are Here! Let the Doll Games Begin! Welcome to Black Friday; hope you are taking advantage of the Doll Deals!  American Girl, Madame Alexander, and Tonner all have specials.  Amazon and Ebay have deals that could be used with dolls.  Below are some updated articles and new posts on shops, dolls in literature, dolls in Thanksgiving, and the latest Shirley Temple auction.  There will be more on Raggedies, dolls in books, and dolls for the holidays next week.  Those who love mystery, Patricia Cornwell's latest thriller, "Depraved Heart" opens featuring Lucy's teddy bear named Mr. Pickle.  Happy Collecting!  Remember I love to hear from you; write to etsag19998@aol.com for doll prices, selling tips, to share stories of your dolls and more.  Also, check us out on Facebook, Pinterest All About Doll Collecting, Twitter, and more! Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

Shop Blossoms with Antiques and Dolls   Antique shop features dolls and doll related items for collectors in several venues. Read more about my favorite place, Vintage Rose, home of wonderful dolls and antiques. READ NOW

More Poppets ahd Pilgrims: The Series   A doll plays a pivotal role in The Witch of Blackbird Pond. This is one of the last articles in the series on this book that mentions poppets and alludes to pastimes for children in Puritan times. READ NOW

For Thanksgiving, a Novel that Discusses a Doll   Without dolls and toys to play with, Puritan girls found other ways to amuse themselves that sometimes led to disaster. Read more on "The Witch of Blackbird Pond." READ NOW

Charming Jewelry for a Charming Girl   Shirley Temple favored unusual charm bracelets in gold and silver. Charms have a rich history and are often tiny dolls or miniature objects perfect for doll houses! READ NOW

Estate Dolls : Review for Estate Sale Season   Read about one way to sell dolls, and learn some tips for sales you might visit this winter. READ NOW