Members Jenell Howell and Myrna Loesch gave a report on the United Federation of Doll Clubs Convention, held July 23rd through the 27th in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Jenell's convention find was this dashing Puss in Boots by doll artist John Wright.
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Myrna shared the convention souvenir doll, "Miss Unity" designed by Helen Kish,
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this all-bisque reproduction doll by Darlene Lane from the Fourth of July Luncheon,
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this fashionable femme from the Doug James 1470 line with multiple detailed outfits and accessories (the doll is a James' interpretation of the antique Mold 1469 by German maker Simon and Halbig), and
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this vintage composition Madame Alexander Madelaine Du Bain she found in the convention sales room.
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Also in keeping with the convention's Wizard of Oz "There's no place like home" theme is this Connie Lowe doll dressed as Dorothy.
The 2025 convention will be in Norfolk, Virginia, home to the Barry Art Museum and its collection of dolls and automatons.
Member Sharon Weintraub shared her purchases from the sales room. The spotted dog is "Rag," an all-bisque dog designed by Georgene Averill, who joins his companion, "Tag," the white kitten already in her collection. The little antique china doll has a squeaker in its cloth torso.
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Member Elaine Jackson displayed this souvenir doll, Rosita, from the 1984 convention in San Antonio.
Member Sylvia McDonalds shared these two Käthe Kruse dolls from previous conventions. This is "Fritzel," a special limited edition doll made for the 2000 convention.
Gretel was made for the 2007 convention. She is stuffed with reindeer hair and is dressed in a traditional Austrian outfit.
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