The Hill Country Doll Show is Coming!

Dorothy Meredith's 6th Annual Hill Country Doll Show and Sale will be held September 20, 2014, at the Schertz Civic Center at 1400 Schertz Parkway from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children. For more information, contact Dorothy Meredith, 830-606-5868.

August 4, 2014, Meeting

Barbies in summertime finery welcomed members to the refreshments.

Member Brenda Kay White reported on the United Federation of Doll Clubs convention.

She told members about the many events she attended and shared her convention treasures.

Other members showed off some of their convention finds and favors.

Rebecca Richards displayed some of her convention blue ribbon winners.

Nancy Countryman told members about attending the 2014 Barbie convention.

Many Generous Donations to Our Charity Booth!

Here is just a sample of some of the many other dolls who will be appearing at our charity booth! If you have some old dolls and doll-related items in good, clean condition that are taking up space and you like to get rid of the clutter AND help a good cause, please consider donating them to our club charity booth. Booth proceeds go to Austin SafePlace and the Austin Children's Shelter. The Austin Doll Collectors Society is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Contact Sharon Weintraub: (512) 323-9639, sharon@weintraub.name, or Elaine Jackson: (512) 832-5663, elaine@gaj.com. We will arrange pick up and provide a donation form.

July 7, 2014, Meeting

In belated celebration of the Fourth of July, the refreshment theme was red, white, and blue.

Member Beverly Evans presented a slide show on Bru dolls from the United Federation of Doll Clubs.  She brought several examples of reproduction Bru dolls.

There was an example of the centerpiece the club was making for the "For the Love of Rag Dolls"  luncheon at the upcoming United Federation of Doll Clubs convention near San Antonio.

Members also brought items for sale.

Article in "Antique Doll Collector"

Member Sharon Weintraub has an article, entitled "Galluba and Hofmann, Always in Fashion," in the July 2014 edition of "Antique Doll Collector." The article concerns 1983 Nina Ricci advertisement featuring three seated elegant Edwardian ladies by Galluba and Hoffman, the fashion figurines by Galluba, and the famed British photographer, Angus McBean, who used them in advertising and his custom-made Christmas cards.

Teach Your Children Well

In April, member Kathy Meador did an exhibit entitled "Dolls and Their Books" at Colt Elementary in Marble Falls, where she teaches.  The exhibit displayed dolls featured in children's fiction.

 

Young scholars (and, we hope, future doll collectors!) pause to appreciate Kathy's delightful literary exhibit.

 

 

The Wonderful World of Dolls

On May 20, 2014, club member Sylvia McDonald created this colorful and creative display from her collection of international dolls for the Friendship International Culture Fair.

 

June 2, 2014, Meeting

The refreshments had a summer theme (this is what happens when you are late for social time!)

The club is sponsoring the "For the Love of Rag Dolls" luncheon at the upcoming United Federation of Doll Clubs convention in San Antonio, featuring a doll by doll artist Susan Fosnot.  As sponsor, the club is expected to provide centerpieces, favors, and menus.  Here Kathy Meador, the club's artistic director, instructs the members regarding what whimsical and wonderful creations she has planned.

Tables were laid out with all the necessary arts and crafts supplies.

Under Kathy's direction, the members get get to work.  The completed creations will be unveiled at the luncheon.

April Asian Doll Display

On April 6, 2014, club member Sylvia McDonald created this beautiful display of her Asian dolls for the Missions Banquet at First Baptist Church in Round Rock.

 

 

This charming child was created by doll artist Sissel Skille and  made in Germany by Gotz around 2004.  Called Rashanee, she represents a Thai hill tribe.

 

 

 

 

Donate a Doll and Do a Good Deed!

Got some old dolls and doll-related items taking up space in your garage or storage room?  Would you like to get rid of the clutter, get a possible tax deduction, AND help a good cause?  The Austin Doll Collectors Society will hold its 39th annual doll show on October 18th, and the club always sponsors a charity booth selling donated items, with all proceeds going to Austin SafePlace and the Austin Children's Shelter.  If you have CLEAN dolls or doll-related items in GOOD condition and would like to make a donation, contact Sharon Weintraub: (512) 323-9639, sharon@weintraub.name, or Elaine Jackson: (512) 832-5663, elaine@gaj.com.  We will arrange pick up and provide a donation form.  The Austin Doll Collectors Society is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.