August 11, 2024, Meeting

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. 

Jenell's convention find was this dashing Puss in Boots by doll artist John Wright.

Myrna shared the convention souvenir doll, "Miss Unity" designed by Helen Kish,

this all-bisque reproduction doll by Darlene Lane from the Fourth of July Luncheon, 

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

this vintage composition Madame Alexander Madelaine Du Bain she found in the convention sales room.

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.

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.

Member Jan Irsfeld displayed this Madame Alexander Cissy doll in an elaborate equestrian outfit.

This vintage Cissy belongs to Member Pam Hardy. Jan made the dress and Myrna her shoes.

Member Elaine McNally shared this charming cherub.

August 5, 2019, Meeting

 Members Jenell Howell and Myrna Loesch gave a presentation on their adventures at the United Federation of Doll Clubs 70th Annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee, which took place from July 23rd through the 27th.  The convention theme was "Starstruck."

This is the convention souvenir doll, Little Miss Star Struck, a felt character doll created by doll artisan R. John Wright.

They displayed their various convention purchases, projects, and souvenirs.

Jenell shared her latest BJD acquisitions from Ruby Red Galleria.  This is Shan, dressed as the legendary Monkey King from the Chinese epic, Journey to the West.

This is his female counterpart Yu Ping, dressed as Princess Iron Fan, also from the same epic.

Shan and Yu Ping garbed as ordinary children

Big sister Ten Ping is dressed for the Dragon Boat Festival.

Another Oriental doll Jenell acquired at the convention, but from an earlier era.  This is the all-bisque Chin-Chin Baby by the German company of Gebruder Heubach.

Many convention attendees look forward to the various workshops teaching all aspects of doll crafts. This sheepskin wig and beautiful be-flowered gown were created at the convention workshops.

Member Sallie Howard shared her convention acquisitions as well.  

Melody Brite is the creation of Judy D. Porter.

This is Pat Moulton's interpretation of country music legend Minnie Pearl.

And this is her Dolly, dressed in her coat of many colors.

This lithe and elegant lady is from the Robert Tonner convention dinner, entitled “Walking the Red Carpet.”

Members also brought non-convention treasures. This is Madra Lord from the world of the Gene Marshall fashion doll series. She belongs to Jenell and was dressed by member Jan Irsfeld.

Elaine Jackson shared the newest addition to her collection, this wonderful antique papier mache boy.

 Visitor Mary Beard made both this cloth doll, dressed in antique and vintage fabrics, and the miniature crazy quilt.