Antique Doll Collector Magazine: Vintage Dolls Group on Facebook

Antique Doll Collector Magazine: Vintage Dolls Group on Facebook: For anyone interested in Vintage Dolls; here is a great book on FB; I often share our posts, there.  Very nice people and many interesting V...

Merry Christmas 2015!

Merry Christmas and Peace in 2016!

Memoir; Writing your Life Story: Solstice, also for Dr. E's Greening Tips for the C...

 For Erzebet and for me, the Holidays are not a happy time.



Memoir; Writing your Life Story: Solstice, also for Dr. E's Greening Tips for the C...: It is the Solstice; Blessed Be! I look forward to the growing light, even as I sometimes wish I could walk towards it.  Two more good frie...

Memoir; Writing your Life Story: Solstice, also for Dr. E's Greening Tips for the C...

Memoir; Writing your Life Story: Solstice, also for Dr. E's Greening Tips for the C...: It is the Solstice; Blessed Be! I look forward to the growing light, even as I sometimes wish I could walk towards it.  Two more good frie...

Jewels Erzebet would Love, and a Doll from the Balkans

Dancing Divas from Degas, The Master Appropriately enough, "Rudolph" is playing on TV as I type;the toys just finished singing on the Island of Misfit Toys.  I hope this Christmas you find several dolls you want under the tree, and that you are able to give a few dolls to charity, too.  Towards the end of adding to your collection, Theriault's is holding another Rendezvous Auction this Monday.   Alexander and Tonner also continue to offer special deals, and there are lots of wonderful dolls on Ruby Lane, Doll Shops United, Ebay, Etsy, and more. Remember to write to me at etsag1998@aol.com, and let me know what your doll wants are in 2016!  Happy collecting! Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

Dancing Divas from Degas, The Master   What do French Bebes and a classic Degas sculpture in bronze have in common? Their characteristics melded when Degas created The Little Dancer. READ NOW

Party Girls, Bakers, and Doll Thrift from three Favorite Makers   Here are some news bytes from three beloved and popular American doll makers. READ NOW

The Hallmark of Good Collectors; Ornament Collectors' Club   Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments and Dolls go Hand in Hand READ NOW

Antiques, Dolls and Miniatures, DooDads, DooDads . .   Jennifer keeps her cool and is always nice to everyone, no matter how long the lines or how chaotic the crowd might be. READ NOW

Chasing Jack the Ripper

By Patricia Cornwell

I admit that finishing Depraved Heart left me wanting more.  I found the second part of Cornwell's nonfiction journey on Kindle unlimited, and read it straight through, just as I did, Jack the Ripper, case closed.

Was Walter Sickert the Ripper?  Cornwell makes a compelling argument, and answers her critics competently re her first sojourn into the Ripper's dark realm, Jack the Ripper, case closed.

Since 1973, I've read everything I can on Saucy Jacky; I have always felt that Prince Eddy was the culprit, especially given the tie in to Queen Mary of doll house fame and Virginia Woolf, but I'm open to suggestions.

Cornwell put her faith in science and investigation  Also, though she may not be a collector, she behaved as the best of them when she collected relevant Sickert artifacts and had them studied and analyzed.

She has out down even musings by Wilson, Spiering, and Rumbelow, as well as other renowned Ripperologists.

I first became ware of the Ripper watching an episode of Cimmaron Strip, where it was believed Jack came to the American West.  Star Trek picked up on the theme as well.  I wrote my own story, Tigress, on Kindle, and rewrote it to contribute to The Legend of Tugfest as Scourge of hte River. For my classes, I compiled an entire case book of sources.

Who was the Ripper?  Maybe we will never know, but Cornwell has brought us closer than anyone to the dark truth.

Antique Doll Collector Magazine: An Interview with Paula Walton, doll collector and...

Antique Doll Collector Magazine: An Interview with Paula Walton, doll collector and...: When did you start collecting? My mother bought me my very first vintage doll when I was 5 years old.  She purchased it at Goodwil...

Monster High and More

A Legendary Toy Store Lives Here and There Welcome to another newsletter, 21 days or so before Christmas 2015!  In somehow seemed appropriate during the holidays to write about FAO Schwarz, so  I  did!  Also, a post on a liquidation sale in a real "gingerbread" castle seemed interesting.  Also, more information for modern porcelains; these dolls seem to be gaining in popularity, and an update on Monster High dolls, which again dominate the holiday season.  Happy collecting! Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

A Legendary Toy Store Lives Here and There   FAO Schwarz is alive and well online! READ NOW

Jumer's Castle Lodge Sells all at 30 Day Sale   Anatomy of a tag sale at a venerable old castle lodge with ties to dolls and antiques. READ NOW

Lovely to look at, delightful to hold, plentiful, "uncollectible"   Collectible vintage porcelain dolls with more whimsy appeal than value, still appreciated by collectors. They have a place in doll history. READ NOW

Monsters go Mini: Frankie Stein   Mini PVC Monster High dolls are great for introducing little girls to doll collecting. READ NOW

Featured Articles

A Free Newsletter Including another Story on The Witch of Blackbrid Pond and 17th C Witch Trials

The Holidays are Here! Let the Doll Games Begin! Welcome to Black Friday; hope you are taking advantage of the Doll Deals!  American Girl, Madame Alexander, and Tonner all have specials.  Amazon and Ebay have deals that could be used with dolls.  Below are some updated articles and new posts on shops, dolls in literature, dolls in Thanksgiving, and the latest Shirley Temple auction.  There will be more on Raggedies, dolls in books, and dolls for the holidays next week.  Those who love mystery, Patricia Cornwell's latest thriller, "Depraved Heart" opens featuring Lucy's teddy bear named Mr. Pickle.  Happy Collecting!  Remember I love to hear from you; write to etsag19998@aol.com for doll prices, selling tips, to share stories of your dolls and more.  Also, check us out on Facebook, Pinterest All About Doll Collecting, Twitter, and more! Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

Shop Blossoms with Antiques and Dolls   Antique shop features dolls and doll related items for collectors in several venues. Read more about my favorite place, Vintage Rose, home of wonderful dolls and antiques. READ NOW

More Poppets ahd Pilgrims: The Series   A doll plays a pivotal role in The Witch of Blackbird Pond. This is one of the last articles in the series on this book that mentions poppets and alludes to pastimes for children in Puritan times. READ NOW

For Thanksgiving, a Novel that Discusses a Doll   Without dolls and toys to play with, Puritan girls found other ways to amuse themselves that sometimes led to disaster. Read more on "The Witch of Blackbird Pond." READ NOW

Charming Jewelry for a Charming Girl   Shirley Temple favored unusual charm bracelets in gold and silver. Charms have a rich history and are often tiny dolls or miniature objects perfect for doll houses! READ NOW

Estate Dolls : Review for Estate Sale Season   Read about one way to sell dolls, and learn some tips for sales you might visit this winter. READ NOW