The club celebrated its annual holiday party at the beautiful home of member Jan Irsfeld, all decked out for the holidays.
Members shared not only a delicious pot luck lunch but dolls with links to the season. Sylvia McDonald brought this "Precious Moments" doll. She is from the series "Garden of Friends" and represents December.
Myrna Loesch set up this endearing tableau of two Alexander-kins dolls by Madame Alexander celebrating the holiday of Chanukah.
Both dolls are from the international series and represent Israel. The earlier doll from the 1960s wears earrings as well as a Star of David necklace.
The later version has only the necklace.
Jenell Howell brought this delightful wooden Santa, beautifully hand carved by the husband of former member Ann Campbell.
Sharon Weintraub brought this crocheted miniature snowman she attributed to the German company of Carol Horn.
Also by Horn are these diminutive dolls, each only about 1.5 inches high. The bearded dolls at the ends Sharon said could represent either gnomes or the traditional Father Christmas and they each have a tiny metal lantern hanging by their sides.
Sharon also shared this all-bisque Kewpie doll in its original Christmas crepe paper costume.
Nancy Countryman brought these two well-loved dolls from her childhood.
Jam Irsfeld displayed this outstanding Cissy representing representing Madame
Pompadour in the court of King Louis XV of France. Jan created the doll's lavish and ornate winter outfit.
Under her lush cloak, Madame's gown is elaborately adorned with intricate hand beading. Jan said it took her a year and a half to complete the dress.
Another creation by Jan is her interpretation of a Cissy trunk and trousseau once offered by FAO Schwarz. Jan made the trunk out of wooden boxes.
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