Hey There!

How is your summer going?! So, as we're ankle-deep into the middle of July, I've been meaning to catch you up to speed on what's going on around here & check in on you.

First of all, my belly is growing by the day, definitely in the zone of "oh, there's a squirmy, hiccupy, whole baby in there!" I'm pleased to announce that I have been fully living my best-cravings-life and enjoying lots of fruit smoothies and the occasional soft serve!

We have been busy working on dolls, and luckily, we can film some of our projects and share them with you. It is always a thrill to see Linda in action at the doll shop, and this week, she has been working on a sweet 1880s French doll by Francois Gaultier. Catch the behind-the-scenes project in our newest YouTube video.

Also, stick around because this week, we will reveal the gender of the upcoming doll shop BABY! I didn't have my heart set on anything, I want a healthy baby, and a boy or girl would be WONDERFUL, but I did have my suspicions on what it was going to be...and I was TOTALLY WRONG!

We will email ya when we make the announcement.

In Love and Dolls,

Rachel and Turn of the Century Antiques Team

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Antique Memorial Memento with Human Hair

$150.00

French Antique Automaton, Probably by Lambert, Works Well

$3,000.00

Smiling Bru Fashion with Wood Arms and Leather Body (Excellent)

$5,900.00

28" Antique Jumeau Bebe Triste, Emile Jumeau, circa 1880

$16,000.00

28" Jumeau Bebe Triste, Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Body marked Jumeau Medaille d'or Paris. This doll has applied ears. The body has been expertly refinished by Stanley, otherwise perfect!!! You have seen her in a lot of videos filmed at the VDC headquarters. Everything about this doll is over the top AMAZING!

19” Antique Simon and Halbig 949 Character Doll

$1,800.00

15” Antique Rare Simon and Halbig 1388 Character Doll

$6,500.00

Automaton Lady in Boudoir by Vichy Circa 1870 (Works well!)

$5,500.00

31” Jumeau with Open Mouth and Rare Bisque Hands

$5,500.00

23" Antique French Bisque "Paris Bebe" by Emile Jumeau, Signed Shoes "Isabelle"

$5,000.00

This lovely French doll was just featured on our YouTube channel and she is so happy now at the shop. She is currently sitting in the chair by the window. She has made herself at home but wouldn’t be opposed to living with you, should you decide. We are naming her Isabelle. She is a size 10 Paris Bebe by Emile Jumeau. Interesting info from Theriault’s: Emile Jumeau, circa 1892, the model was presented by Jumeau after winning his lawsuit against Danel & Cie, and being awarded the right to use the tradename "Paris Bebe"; it is considered the precursor of Jumeau's 200 art character series.

Isabelle has no damage on her head, there are a couple of spots of the original paint from the artist that you can see on the nose bridge and under the chin. They are beauty marks and totally original. Marked on the head with “Paris-Bebe Tete Jumeau 10.” Her original body has been touched up in places but it retains its original markings including the Eiffel Tower stamp. She is costumed beautifully and has Jumeau shoes. This is a totally lovely antique doll, circa 1880s. This is a fabulous antique doll with a lovely and distinctive face.

Adorable Easter Digital Download Craft | Easter Blooms Teacup and Easter Journal and Pillow Box

$0.00

In this free download, you can make a teacup to hold a little doll (hint, the baby featured in the teacup on the craft is available here!) or fill with Easter treats, or use in your spring display. The Easter Journal page and pillow box are made with antique and vintage graphics. We hope you enjoy this little treat. Easter is so many things - a day for hope, for new understandings, for wonder. We hope your Easter is all it's "cracked" up to be! Enjoy!