OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER
OF THE
ROSALIE
W HY E L
MUSEUM
OF
Vol XX, No 1
ART
Winter 2011
Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art
1116 - 108th Avenue NE ❖Phone: (425) 455-1116 ❖Fax: (425) 455-4793
Bellevue WA 98004 USA
www.dollart.com ❖dollart@dollart.com
Shhhhh- Fairies, Gnomes,
and Woodland Creatures
May 21- October 16, 2011
All our other faculties seem to
It is such a special opportunity
have the brown touch of earth to see so many Steiner doll
upon them, but the imagination creations in one room, that we
carries the very livery of heaven, are very happy to be able to
and is God's self in the soul.
present an extended run of our
HENRY WARD BEECHER, "Jules Steiner : The Great
Proverbs from Plymouth Pulpit
Innovator" exhibit. Of course the
Jules Steiner
time must come,
w
a
s
and will on May
unquestionably
15th, 2011, when
among the most
the exhibit will
imaginative of doll
close and many of
and toy makers of
these wonderful
the 19th Century.
creations will yet
He
was
not
again return to
content to copy
storage. However,
the many other
we will very much
successful
be carrying on with
producers
of
the theme of
playthings who
imagination with
surrounded him,
our next exhibit as
but rather forged
we enter into the
his
own
doll dreamland of
ingenuitive path.
“Oak” and “Ash” Elder Fairies
“Shhhhh-Fairies,
Raven
Pewzner
1999
The
resulting
Gnomes,
and
Porcelain, cloth, leather
reward: incredible
W o o d l a n d
advances in doll and toy Creatures”!
technology. Thanks to his ardent
The
origins
of
the
imagination and drive to create anthropomorphic beings of
something new, he made the magic and myth known as
dolls dance like few before him fairies extend very far back into
or after.
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SMALL WONDERS
DOLL
from
from the
the director
director
HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR
TO YOU!!
Where will your dolls take you this
year? As one of your resolutions do
you plan on including your doll
enthusiasm as a goal for enjoying this
new year a bit more? Most of us
have realized that sharing our dolls
is one of the best ways of enjoying
them and it leads to new friends, new
information about our collections,
and a new appreciation for what the
dolls are and how much they mean
to us.
Consider sharing your enthusiasm,
knowledge, and collection with your
doll club, other clubs, your local
library, children and their
organizations. If you aren’t already a
member of The United Federation
of Doll Clubs, consider joining so
that you may network with other
collectors. There are also specialized
clubs that target just one type of doll
or doll maker.
Research is a wonderful way to
enjoy your dolls more. There is so
much excellent information out there
now that has been published by
knowledgeable people with your
same enthusiasm. They have already
done the work for all of us. We carry
many of the works of these fine
authors in our Museum Store and
also make them available to you in
our Library.
Again we invite you to stop by
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from the director
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the Museum to refresh your memory
of all we offer here and also at our
Rosie’s Too store. Plan an event with
your club or doll friends or family
here at the Museum. Or sponsor a
school class or Girl Scout group, kids’
club, or Seniors from a local facilitythey all are frequent visitors and, I
am sure, would welcome a sponsor.
Our current exhibit, “Jules SteinerThe Great Innovator”, surely
warrants a visit or two or even three!
For those who attended the
informative program by the amazing
Dorothy McGonagle, much was
learned and
shared and a
n
e
w
appreciation
of the Steiner
dolls
was
gained by all
of
us.
Remember
Dorothy signing a copy
of her book for Museum this exhibit
Member Vannetta Cash. will be up
until May
15th so there is plenty of time to plan
multiple visits or study groups. Before
we know it, the dolls will go back in
the archives and we will be
introducing a favorite of many of
you- “Shhhhh- Fairies, Gnomes, and
Woodland Creatures”. Join us as we
delve into the always delightful and
intriguing world of the imaginary, or
is it? Centuries of tales, artwork, and
legends surround these blithe spirits.
As children we want to believe we
share our world with theirs. As adults
we encourage this belief in our own
children. Many cultures of our world
delve into the possibilities of a world
of tiny creatures that inhabit the
woodland or even rocky areas of our
environment. We so look forward to
bringing you this very special and
endearing exhibit from our collection
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of antique and modern artist works
in a setting we think you will find
brings you back to those childhood
days when maybe you thought you
really shared the Planet with some
winsome creatures.
In late March I will be traveling
to Asheville, NC to share a thrilling
weekend at the beautiful Vanderbilt
Estate as a program presenter. I first
saw this amazing place as a teenager
traveling with my family. You know
how some impressions from
childhood stay with us for a lifetime.
This is one place that has been in
my heart since then and I am so
excited to finally be returning there.
Our country has some of the most
wonderful attractions with histories
to match, yet too few of us take the
time to travel to them and experience
these invaluable treasures. This is one
I highly recommend to you, your
family or friends. I guarantee it will
bring you great enjoyment and
memories to cherish.
This year the dolls are taking us
to Kansas City and the National
Antique Doll Dealer Association
Show and Sale! We are very excited
to be returning to the home of
Hallmark, the Doll and Miniature
Museum, and, of course, our own
United Federation of Doll Clubs
headquarters. Now if that doesn’t
warrant a trip to Missouri, I don’t
know what does. Why not plan now
to attend and join in all the festivities
and, of course, do your shopping at
the best doll show on Earth-NADDA!
We will be using the favorite venue
of selling from our rooms at the
Embassy Suites, a personal, soothing,
and social interaction of dealers,
shoppers, and friends. We look
forward to seeing you all there. You
know it is the place to be the weekend
of April 30-May 1, 2011.
Rosalie Whyel
Director
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From Page 1
histor y and
across many
cultures. What
constitutes a
fairy can change from culture to
culture and also varies greatly
within different traditional
contexts. Some would classify
all creatures of a supernatural
realm as fairies, while others
reser ve the term fairy to
describe only the more ethereal
and elegant of these fantastical
entities. Across the board,
however, is the notion of fairies
as possessing powers and
having an air of mystery.
A fantasyland of fairies,
gnomes, elves and other
woodland creatures will take up
temporary residence in our
Changing Gallery from May 21st
to October 16th, 2011. Delicate
and romantic flower fairies, both
antique and modern, will alight
together with more modern
fairies and elves, including
Raven Pewzner’s very lovely
limited edition porcelain and
cloth "Gothic fairies". Also, sure
to help us shake off the winter
doldrums and get into the spirit
of spring and summer will be
wonderfully detailed antique
fairy paper dolls, prints, books,
textiles, and much more. Come
join us for this little break from
daily reality, and let your
imagination soar …Your flight of
fantasy is ready to board!
Jill Gorman
Curator
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From the Museum Store...
Cabinet Sized Angel
16.5” French bisque by Joanny. Beautiful
pressed bisque head on an 8 ball jointed body
with original finish. Open closed mouth with
molded tongue, pierced ears, brown set eyes,
great blonde mohair wig & original cork pate.
Mauve blushing on cheeks, eyelids & ears.
Stunning antique clothes & shoes. $5950
Made For The French Trade
22” Completely factory original AM 1894.
Big brown glass eyes & open mouth with 4
porcelain teeth. Compo body with original
finish. Wearing a darling original dress of
green & yellow with very fashion forward
stripes at the shoulders. Wonderful! $495
Jan Foulke’s
Guide to Dolls
Coming late this
spring is the latest
in the premier
reference book for
prices on dolls. $25
Clothes to Dress
Your 18” Doll
Find one-of-a-kind, fancy creations to
dress your dolly! $15 - $32
Whimsical Figures
5” These beautiful pieces
are each unique, featuring
young girls holding a doll,
bear or puppy! An
ornament or accessory all
made of paper by artist
Sus Devnani. $40
Amigurumi!
2” Darling, tiny dolls and
animals made entirely of
crochet! $9-$11
Catching A Peek of
ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
the Museum
Each winter we take the
We want to publicly thank the
Editors of Doll News, Michael
Canadas and David Robinson,
and Donna and Keith Kaonis of
Antique Doll Collector
magazine for the extensive
coverage they each gave the
Museum the last half of 2010.
Hopefully, you all have had the
opportunity to read the stories
revealed by knowledgeable
collectors in their own rights,
personal journeys through our
galleries augmented with photo
pages as seen through these
visitors’ eyes.
It is always an awesome
privilege for me to see our
collection and exhibits from
another’s viewpoint and we are
so grateful they chose to share
their insights with all of you.
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opportunity to honor the
Museum’s many dedicated
Docents and Volunteers
Volunteers. It is such
a privilege to award them for their Ladies Lunching! Staff and Docents
hours of service and their many enjoying great food and excellent
conversation.
talents they share throughout the
year. The impact on the efficiency of, as well as the savings to,
the Museum can’t be stressed enough. What a wonderful group
of people whom we enjoy and admire! Thanks to each of them
again- one more lovely layer of the doll collecting world.
Rosalie’s program for the day featured two dolls with
wonderful wardrobes and a great documented history!
Sigmunde and Karen- Cheers!
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Spotlight in the Gallery
time. From Queen Elizabeth I to the
II, from King Henry VIII to King
George V, all have dramatic stories
that we love to hear and repeat. Come
interact with them and feel for
yourself the lure of famous leaders,
or would be leaders, from the past.
On such a note, if you haven’t seen
“The King’s Speech” now playing in
theaters,
do go see
it. It is a
f i n e
example
of
a
somewhat
unknown
aspect of
a royal
personage
that bears
telling. I
I by Jumeau, 1880s
a p p l a u d ANapoleon
bit of our own royalty- Uncle
t h e Sam by Simon & Halbig for
C. O. Dressel, 1912
historical
accuracy of the times and the
portrayals by all of the cast.
As you visit the Museum exhibit,
please note also the English
commoners by Kammer and
Reinhardt, a delightful group you may
relate to if you don’t relate to the
royals. Keep them in mind as we
remind you of our upcoming exhibit
at the end of 2011-”On The Streets
Well, isn’t it just natural that we
should “spotlight” what our culture
continues to spotlight on a regular
basis, ROYALTY? With the media
focusing on the upcoming wedding of
Prince William to the commoner Kate
Middleton, we think it appropriate to
focus on our ROYALTY Exhibit.
Certainly it is nothing new that royal
personages have been the subject of
public scrutiny. We love to be shocked
by their antics, it makes them human,
like us, though our expectations are
for them to be “superhuman” because
of their stature.
Our exhibit of historical royal
figures, located on the second floor,
gives even more insight into some of
those who have been so scrutinized,
gossiped about, written about,
“cartoonized”, ridiculed, and held in
high acclaim-many all at the same
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Rosie’s Too Sale
Saturday 11 to 4
February 19th, 2011
We are in the muddle of winter;
rain, wind or threat of snow.
But at Rosie's Too it is warm,
friendly and a great place for a
doll fix. Please come see us for a
pick-me-up!
ROSIE’S TOO APPRAISAL CLINIC!
Saturday February 12th
During our open hours. These
are complimentary, verbal
appraisals, limit three dolls per
person please.
Of Merry Olde England”. It has been
many years since we have shown this
delightful gallery full of street vendors
created with settings by doll artist
Judith Klawitter. We are thrilled to
be showing this again, and especially
over the holidays, and, if you didn’t
see it originally or even if you did, we
know you will embrace this
heartwarming display.
Area Doll Show Dates
CROSSROADS DOLL, TEDDY
BEAR & ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE*
Nat’l Guard Armory
Portland OR
Saturday February 6, 2011
10am - 4pm
ANTIQUE DOLL & TOY MARKET*
Red Lion
Bellevue WA
Sunday February 13, 2011
11am - 4pm
SMALL WONDERS
ROSIE’S TOO SALE*
Rosie’s Too
Bellevue WA
Saturday February 19, 2011
11am - 4pm
CROSSROADS DOLL & TEDDY
BEAR SHOW & SALE
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Puyallup WA
Saturday March 19, 2011
10am - 4:30pm
Sunday March 20, 2011
10am - 4pm
NADDA- Natl’ Antique Doll Dealers
Association*
Embassy Suites, Kansas City Plaza
Kansas City MO
Saturday April 30, 2011
10am - 5pm
Sunday May 1, 2011
10am - 3pm
*Look for the Museum Sales Table
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We would like to thank the following
people for their generous
donations during the last quarter:
Frances Bergt
Doll clothing, children’s shoes, wig, Chatty Cathy
shoes
Debbie Cadicamo
Madame Alexander dolls, ethnic dolls
Judy Davis
Four dolls, one baby doll, doll shoes, barrettes, stands
Alison B. Duxbury
Ethnic dolls
Linda Fleck
Black cloth doll, porcelain bunny head doll
Carol Flexer
Metal soldiers and box
Laurie Francis, on behalf of Laura Thompson
International doll collection
Clarine Goodleaf
Doll stands
Gretchen Nott Gould
Rattle collection early 1950s, toy tops 1950s-60s,
children’s clothing, toys, travel souvenirs, Madame
Alexander & Martha Chase dolls
Bequest of Ellen Bacon-Emerson (Walter & Joan
Hanlon)
Child or doll-sized fainting couch & matching chair
Barbara Hawkins
Two hard plastic dolls, clothing, doll suitcase
Judith E. Hjorth
Three antique kid leather doll bodies, bisque head doll
by C.M. Bergmann, Kestner #154, doll clothing
Ruth S. Hower
1940s-50s cloth doll
Vicki Johnson
Wood Vogue Ginny closet, Ken clothing in original
package, TY Beanie Babies
Welcome To Our New
& Returning Members:
Yvonne Baird
Aleksandra Bennett
Giowri Bhaskara
Suzanne Blanchard
Mary Kay Brancheau
Cindy Brandao
Connie Burleigh
Staci Cetina
Hap Crawford
Gloria Cyrus
Samantha Dodd
LaDonna Dolan
Maylie Donaldson Dr. Scott Dudley & Family
Laurae Dunning
Rae Ann Feree
Valerie Fogel
Karen Griffiths
Marilyn Ham-Kay
Cheri Haug
Diane Hensel
Jerri Hill
Merri Beth Hill
Norma Hobbs
Shirley Husband
Joan Iles
Dawn Jarvis
Sharon Jewell
Janet Johnson
Vicki Johnson
Katy Khokhlova
Sandy Kralovetz
Mary Krombholz
Teresa Lehmbeck
Marilyn Likosky
Judy Lofall
Judy Lloyd
Marsha Marquardt
Leone McMullen
Carol McVicar Scott
Mary McWhirter
Kathy Miller
Judi Montague
Katie Morrison
Kate Nelson
Donita O'Brien
April & Brian Olsen
Anita Olson
Lisa Pepin
Geri & David Quam
Ann Reynolds
Diane Robbeloth
Susan Royer
Cynthia Schmitt
Julie Scott
Lucinda Stangl
Tricia Stewart
Olga Tarassova
Charland Torrence
Katherine Torrence
Diane Vanden Brook
Virginia Vinton
Sara Wang
Marilyn Watson
...donations continued
Patricia Reams
Mary Hoyer doll, Kestner baby doll
Elinor Reitz
Madame Alexander dolls, ethnic dolls,
baby dolls
Gretchen Stengel
Madame Alexander doll, Toni doll with
extra clothes
Linda Little
Anne of Green Gables doll, Effanbee “Anne Shirley”
doll, stand
Carollee Webber
Kestner #154 doll, topsy turvy doll with
original pattern & ad, doll’s 1930s
Japanese tea set
Sharon Peden
Baby Coos doll & extra clothing
Dixie Lee Zappala
Collection of “gas station dolls”
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1116 - 108th Avenue NE
Bellevue WA 98004 USA
www.dollart.com
dollart@dollart.com
425.455.1116
fax 425.455.4793
MUSEUM HOURS:
Mon-Sat
10 to 5
Sun
1 to 5
ROSIE’S TOO HOURS:
221 106th Ave. NE Bellevue
(425) 455-0363
Thurs
11 to 8
Sat
11 to 4
Or by Appointment
Celebrate at the Doll Museum!
Don’t forget the Museum is a wonderful, peaceful, and unique place to hold your events. Our Children’s
Tea and Birthday Parties are always a hit and a very special memory you and she will hold dear forever!
Have a ladies gathering and host a tea of your own. The Museum will give you endless subjects to talk
about and find out more about your loved ones. Or schedule a private and catered Mother’s Day High
Tea in the Rose Room for all the mothers in your life. Contact Abby at the Museum to see how you can
make Mothers Day special with a tea and stroll through the Museum galleries.
Coming Events at the Museum
OCTOBER 23 2010 - MAY 15
2011
“Jules Steiner: The Great
Innovator”
Changing Gallery Exhibit
FEBRUARY 12 2011
Doll Appraisal Clinic
at Rosie’s Too
During Regular Hours, 11 to 4
FEBRUARY 19 2011
Rosie’s Too Sidewalk Sale
Saturday 11 to 4
SMALL WONDERS
FEBRUARY 21 2011
President’s Day
Museum OPEN
MAY 21 - OCTOBER 16 2011
“Shhhhh- Fairies, Gnomes,
and Woodland Creatures”
Changing Gallery Exhibit
APRIL 24 2011
Easter Day
Museum CLOSED
MAY 30 2011
Memorial Day
Museum OPEN
MAY 8 2011
Mother’s Day
Museum OPEN
Treat your Mother to time
together, at the Museum!
OCTOBER 22 2011 - MAY 13
2012
“On the Streets of Merry Olde
England”
Changing Gallery Exhibit
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