Tuesday

Hmmm. Can't find my blog in any search engine. Not a good sign. I've already emailed Google about the problem. So what next. It's lonely here in cyberspace.

K

Collector's Carnival in Evansville IN

Slept in. It is great to just relax and unwind.

The Collector's Carnival in Evansville Indiana - A Review

Got there about a half hour after it had opened. Things looked very picked over. The usual dealers were there. Saw some great watches. Including a 14kt red gold watch I loved.

I think I'm developing an eye for them!

Were told by one of the dealers there were some fashion dolls at her bro's booth down the hill.

The show is located in a fairgrounds. Very similar layout to Wentzville's.

Anyway, we headed down there. Probably should have grabbed a vinge Barbie puzzle, but one never knows if all the pieces are there.

Found the dealer's brother. Two dolls, vintage fashion. But I had both and they were in played with condition. So passed. Headed to the 2nd Blg of dealers and found a Bubble cut w/red hair for $2. She has a neck split in the back, but it's small and not obvious.

Headed to the bottom of the hill and found a Ken Clone for $1. Then picked up a Francie head and TNT body for another $1. Smile.

Randy looked at watches. He bought a Bulova for .50 cents.

A local doll collector sold me a Susie Sad Eyes for $2.

We spoke with a dealer who didn't have any dolls there, but suggested I call her Aunt and Uncle. We drove to their house upon leaving the flea market/show and I found the Cher and a black Twirly Curl c. 1980.

$20 for both!

Drury Inn was OK, but crowded. Families and wedding parties... We did get in the hot tub. Enjoyed sleeping in a King bed.

We had dinner at the Hornet's Nest, a local's restasurant on the northside of town similar to a Zepetellas. I had chicken and Randal had chicken alfredo?

Yesterday, on our way back we stopped in New Harmony. Lunching al frescoe at the White House, Randal discovered a bug's nest in his salad.

Ick. The owner thru in a free dessert. Apple pie.

Got home and realized I'd made some great finds. I cleaned up the Francie and redressed her. The bubble I dressed in pink pak items - cotton skirt and body suit.



I'm debabting on whether or not to keep the Cher.

K

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“Me & My Dollies” grew out of my passion for vintage dolls and my interest in sharing this fun and rewarding hobby with others.

I have been a serious doll enthusiast for almost ten years and have bought and sold hundreds of dolls ranging from antique china and German bisque head dolls to the vinyl and hard plastic dolls of the 1950s and 1960s. My special area of interest is in vintage fashion dolls, including Barbie. I attend all of the local doll shows and am a long-standing member of the St. Louis Fashion Doll Collectors Club.

I have attended two National Barbie Conventions, in Denver and Chicago. And will be at the National Barbie Doll Convention Barbie on the Runway in Kansas City, MO, in June 2008.

I conduct doll programs for seniors and other community groups, such as residents of Assisted Living Centers, Retirement Homes, Girl Scout Troops, Schools, and to date, have presented the program to more than many fifteen groups throughout the region. All were very well received. Please email me for references.

“Me & My Dollies Overview

My presentation “Me & My Dollies," is a fun and informative hour dedicated to our first best friends - our childhood dolls. During my presentation, I give an overview of vintage and antique dolls and their makers, explain how to identify and care for old dolls, and share a few stories about my vintage doll “finds.” I bring a variety of dolls from my large collection to share with the attendees. All are invited to bring their own childhood dolls to the discussion. The remaining minutes of the presentation are speny identifying dolls and giving appraisals.

Fees: $100 per hour

The program usually runs between 45 minutes to an hour, with the last 10 or 15 minutes dedicated to an “Antiques Road show” style format where I identify and appraise the childhood dolls the attendees have brought with them.

During the program, I cover the history of dolls, from antique dolls up through the 1970s. I bring dolls from my large collection to illustrate the various time periods and explain how dolls were made, who the top makers where, how to identify and care for old dolls and much more. I also encourage questions from the audience.


Hours/Availability - Seven days a week. Two weeks notice if possible.