Baby Phyllis
Chinese Doll
Queen Louise
Rosebud
Unmarked Doll
Doll & Teddy Bear Links to Artists & Collectors:
Max and Niesje Wolters in the Netherlands
Steffies in the Netherland
Maryvonne's Bambinos & Bleuettes AND Maryvonne, a little French girl wsho loves dolls
Doll collector and fashion designer Izabela Kulesza has given Queen Louise a new home and a stylish look.
Meet Izabela on her website: www.uniquefashion.plIza's website is in Polish, but the fascinating photos and art transcend any language.
A little background on Izabela, translated by Lydia Janik:
"Iza Kulesza is a quite famous Polish fashion designer. She designs mainly wedding gowns as well as evening apparel. She has designed clothing for numerous Polish film and music industry stars. She graduated from the Fine Arts Academy in Lodz with a degree in clothing design. She has been recognized as one of the most prestigious contemporary fashion designers, and she received her first "Golden Thread" award. Her clothes adorn movie stars and are a common feature in many fashion magazines in Poland...I am sure her doll collection inspires her designs."
Queen Louise with her beautiful bisque face, fur eyebrows and stately posture
Darrell & Patricia Wiskur have the honor of selling the doll collection of Lillian, Darrell's mother. We are pleased to see Lillie's beloved dolls in the hands of such meticulous collectors. The stories on these pages are from our doll buyers.
Lillian collected a myriad of dolls. Some had incurred the wear of play and age. For those in need of repair, Darrell has made restoration only to those that demanded restoration to maintain their integrity. We have noted with a detail description and "before" and "after" photos notating repairs. Click for a bisque repair technique that Darrell has developed when working with antique dolls.
Pretty in Pink
Katja writes, I just want to thank you for the doll I bought from you - she is so beautiful. I found the number 15 on the socket of her head, but I still don't know her maker. The dress was too large (I will restore it when I get a larger doll), but I found another really pretty dress for her and am sending you a pic. Thanks again!
Best regards, Katja
*Send an e-mail if you recognize this doll. The only marking is a number "15" on the socket of her head.
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Our mystery doll, marked only with the number "15" on the socket of her head. We think she looks Frenchy, and she came to us dressed in silk and lace. The dress was ill fitting, and it was determined to not be original but meant for a larger doll. New owner Katja has re-dressed this lovely doll in elegant simplicity (see photo left). Darrell's comments on seeing how beautifully Katja had coiffed and dressed the doll was "Wow"! 
Links to doll bodies correctly identified.
Baby Phyllis finds a new home!
...once I received Baby Phyllis, I re-attached her head, found a diaper and slip for her, put her dress on, and sat her in the lap of my AM Dream Baby doll. She is simply beautiful and I just adore her! Baby Phyllis has found a loving and permanent home.
I am only 41, and will collect dolls until my final days! I have told my boyfriend and my parents that if anything ever happens to me, I would like my diverse doll collection to go to a museum or other organization where they will be cared for and appreciated.
I have never wanted children (although I do like kids), so these are my children. The best part is that there is a one time cost (to purchase them) and then that's it. They don't give me any backtalk, attitude, or heartaches! -Beth
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Sweet Dreams for Baby Phyllis! She has a
new home in the arms of a beautiful AM Dream Baby!
As you can see, Rosebud is in good company with some of the other dolls I have in my collection. Where she is seated, everyone who comes to the house can see her, and loves her. I have many other dolls, but she is the oldest so far.
My husband keeps saying we have no room for more, but there’s always room in my heart for Rosebud!
Sincerely,
Ada Fernandez
Rosebud originally dressed in a pink gingham dress
©Patricia Wiskur 2009, 2010
Last updated April 10, 2010
