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Celebrating “The Wonderful World of Dollhouses”
Every December, Letitia Penn Doll Club celebrates the season with friends and dolls at the Historic William Penn Inn in Gwynedd, Pennsylvania. Our event always includes dozens of great doll-related “helpers,” tempting sales tables, a delicious meal, a souvenir keepsake, and an educational and entertaining program. This year, our guests included representatives from 36 UFDC…
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Liddle Kiddles
Mattel’s poseable tiny dolls came to market in 1966 and launched a craze for tiny dolls. They were designed by beloved doll artist, Martha Armstrong-Hand. Most were around 3” tall. Despite their itty bitty size, their play-world rapidly expanded to include many innovative product lines. In 2025, club member Jenny Bressler, shared an extensive Kiddle…
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Summer Finds!!
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You can’t predict what you might see on the “Summer Finds” tables at the September meeting. The club takes a break in July and August, so everyone is always excited to reunite in September. It is our tradition to kick the club year off by sharing some treasures, trinkets, and trifles that came home with…
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Edwardian Dolls with Joanne Johnson
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In May, 2022, Joanne Johnson graciously shared her knowledge of Edwardian Dolls with the club. She brought some beautiful examples of dolls from the period to share. Here is a selection from her presentation: The early Edwardian Period saw rapid societal change: the invention of automobiles, telephones, light bulbs and vacuums. Additionally, political reform and…
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A Schoenhut Christmas with Barbara Stone
Barbara Anne Stone’s program on Schoenhut dolls at Christmastime was so entertaining and her display was wonderful. Many of us have a special love for Schoenhuts because they were made right here in Philadelphia. Their beauty, durability, and posability make them unique in the toy world.
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A Christmas in the City with Doug James
Remember when New York City’s elite department stores created extravagant theatrical window displays to delight the holiday shoppers? Doug James created many of those amazing mannequins and fashions. He joined us in December 2023 at our holiday party to share his experiences, and he brought several items that he made for those holiday windows —…
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