Category: Gibson Girl
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Kestner: The King of Dolls
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in Antique, Bisque, Child Doll, China, Edwardian, Fashion, Gibson Girl, Kestner, Milliner, Monthly Meeting, Papier Mache, WaxThe Kestner company began making toys and dolls in 1820 and continued making high quality dolls until the onset of WW2. Kestner is particularly beloved because of the range of dolls they produced: papier mâché, wax, all bisque, china, character faces, googlies, Kewpies, children, ladies and more. In March, 2026, we were treated to a…
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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…