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Newsletter for April 6th! Temple, Tonner, More!

Read more Tonner News and Shirley Temple Auction news below. Look for a coming press release from Theriault's about the Shirley auction in July.  Happy Easter, Orthodox Easter  and a Blessed Passover to all who celebrate!

Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert Tonner 2015 One of the most versatile and beloved doll makers announces it's annual convention, 2015 events, and 2015 collection. Go,Tonner! READ NOW » Share   Profile: Roxanna Maria Doll Artist Roxanna Maria Originals, dolls that Awe, Inspire, and Teach! READ NOW » Share   Shirley Temple Auction July 2015 Shirley Temple's personal collection of dolls and movie memorabilia goes to auction in July 2015. READ NOW » Share   Send in the Clowns Clowns are among my favorite dolls; maybe these wonderful examples will make believers of more people. READ NOW » Share   MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • Blog • Madame Alexander Doll Types • Social Media and Doll Collectors • Eight hard plastic dolls • Christmas Dolls • International Costume Dolls Advertisement About Home | Follow Us:     You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Doll Collecting newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line.

Wolf Hall

Today, I saw a German Bible printed in 1518, when Anne Boleyn was about 17.  An excerpt from my novella on her and Henry VIII appears on my site, Doll Collecting at About.com, or collectdolls.about.com.  


Those who want to see another dramatic interpretation of Anne and Henry will want to watch Wolf Hall, premiering April 5, 2015 on your local pbs Channel.

Wolf Hall

Earlier this week was "Inside the Court of Henry VIII", which was fascinating.  The Phone interrupted, as always, but I caught a good portion and will watch the rest.  Tonight at 9 pm cst, "Wolf Hall."  Anne Boleyn should make an appearance tonight, though I've not been able to follow all of the series.  Again, it will be a purchase later.

If you followed my comments on my PymBronte Bog,  you know I had an issue with one of the Pym sites, that to my surprise, is not at all about her books and themes of women's lives, but about recreating tea parties.  Oh, there is so much more to Pym, and to all women's lives.  Including, Erzebet's.

Her life parallels that of so many Tudor, late Renaissance, and Baroque women, that she should be in more respectable textbooks.

With no direct evidence against her, I wonder that historians in good faith can continue a 400 year old scandal, perpetuated and made popular 100 years ago by a male priest.  Is it me, or is it that bigotry towards women is the hardest to dissipate?

Hristos Anesti to our Orthodox friends

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"The Dolls House" and other Doll Books by Rumer Godden

Godden was an avid miniature and doll collector as well as best-selling author.  Tottie, Marchpane, Little Plum, Miss Happiness, Miss Flower, Impunity Jane and other dolls populate her stories for children. Dolls peep into her adult work as well. Remember, send photos for the gallery.

Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert "The Dolls House" and other Doll Books by Rumer Godden Through Tottie, Emily and Charlotte learn about thrift, self-reliance and family dynamics in Rumer Godden's "The Dolls' House." READ NOW » Share   Only Child Catalogs The auction of this beloved collection is barely one week away!  Dolls are avialable to view on line. Catalogs for Theriault's Only Child auction are being sent as we speak! READ NOW » Share   A History of Dolls II Metal dolls from the ancient world have a rich history, worth its weight in gold. READ NOW » Share   A History of Dolls Here is a game plan to use as a guide or outline for giving a program on the history of dolls. READ NOW » Share   MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • Blog • Building a General Doll Collection • Social Media and Doll Collectors • Building a General Doll Collection: Part II • Effanbee Dolls - All About Effanbee Dolls • International Costume Dolls

Miss Charlotte Bronte meets Miss Barbara Pym: A Pymian Word to the Wise; Avoid these on Facebook...

Miss Charlotte Bronte meets Miss Barbara Pym: A Pymian Word to the Wise; Avoid these on Facebook...: To all who read this and my other blogs, and to those who follow me on Twitter, avoid these groups allegedly created to celebrate Pym schola...

The Good Wife as Erzebet?

I had a flash of inspiration watching Julianna Margulies on The Good Wife last Sunday; she would make a great Erzebet.  So, how about it?  Folks on the Good Wife and Julianna Margulies, contact me, and let's see if we have a project.  If nothing else, we know Erzebet was indeed a good wife, and the parallels would be really interesting!

Dolls from Erzebet's Time

Building a General Doll Collection: Part V

Soon, I'll have stories of the antique show and doll show I attended this weekend, and more on building a general doll collection.  I'll have some news on new Monster High and other dolls for spring, and a few words on Easter plush, Itty Bitties, and Barbie Happy Meal Dolls.  Happy Collecting!

Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert Building a General Doll Collection: Part V We continue building our collection with ancient dolls, medieval dolls, Renaissance, Baroque, and paper dolls. READ NOW » Share   Only Child Auction by Theriault's Only children who collect dolls are my soul sisters in doll collecting.Read more about only daughters who collect dolls and about Theriault's March auction that's even bigger than Texas!  Read more. READ NOW » Share   Vive La France; March 9th Rendezvous Theriault's March 9th Rendezvous features French Dolls and Accessories. READ NOW » Share   When I saw Leonard Nimoy at a Doll House Show In his own way, Leonard Nimoy, admirer of doll houses and miniatures, contributed to doll collecting history. READ NOW » Share   MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • Blog • Madame Alexander Doll Types • Social Media and Doll Collectors • Intensity by Dean Koontz • Antique Doll Collector, Doll News, and More Doll Mag Reviews • The Definitive Book on the Care and Peservation of Vinyl Dolls