Are we talking high patron interest here, or what? Unfortunately, this program has one small drawback--the Colemans (Dorothy, Ann and Jane) seem uncomfortable in front of the camera. For the true doll collector, this won't pose a problem, however. Best known for their Collector's Encyclopedia of Dolls set (which adorns many a library reference shelf), the Coleman's presentation begins with anecdotes from Dorothy, who shows viewers her first doll, "Billy", a German doll circa 1914. This is followed by a section on the dolls of the 18th and 19th centuries, with information on the types of materials used, the clothes that dolls wore, and how to recognize distinguishing marks by the original manufacturers. The major sections of the program are devoted to doll identification. Part I uses the example of the Lenci doll from Turin, Italy to show viewers more detailed examples of verifying a doll. Also, viewers are directed where to get more information (original catalogs, trade magazines, etc.) Part II devotes more attention to the manufacturer's marks, and features a fascinating Madame Hendren mama doll wearing a cute penchant (which, when you turn it over reveals a swastika-a good luck symbol in the 1920s.) Recommended. (See THE ART OF RIBBON CRAFTING for availability.)
Coleman's On Doll Collecting, Part 1: Introduction And Doll Identification
(1988) 72 m. $32.95. Concept Associates. Public performance rights included. Vol. 4, Issue 2
Coleman's On Doll Collecting, Part 1: Introduction And Doll Identification
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