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AUSTIN DOLL COLLECTORS SOCIETY

The Austin Doll Collectors Society is an organization of antique, vintage, and modern doll collectors, dealers, and artisans. We meet on the second Sunday of each month and our meetings are fun and educational. We begin with refreshments and socializing, and, following our brief business meeting, there is a special doll-related program and "show and tell." The Austin Doll Collectors Society is a nonprofit organization and is a member of the United Federation of Doll Clubs.

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

December 3, 2018, Christmas Party

The club held its annual potluck holiday bash at our usual meeting place.


Member Myrna Loesch helped bring in the holiday spirit by sharing her collection of collectible vintage Santas by the Harold Gale Santa Company. In 1946, Harold Gale and his wife Viola began making department store display Santas at their home. Their Santas were successful and eventually their enterprise expanded into a 3,000 square-foot factory. The company produced a wide variety of Santas, ranging from large motorized Santas for store displays to smaller versions for home decoration. The company ceased production in 1988.


In addition to the traditional red  and white outfit, there were Santas adorned in colors such as gold, pink, and white.


The Santas came with a variety of expressions.





Members did not have to wait for Santa to come down the chimney to bring them presents, as they exchanged doll-related gifts.  Looks like no one got coal!      






Thanks to Ann Meier for acting as photographer!

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