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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

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Newsletter for Week of November 9th Halloween flew away on a kitchen witch's broom, and Thanksgiving with pilgrim and turkey dolls awaits.  Christmas is just around the corner.  I saw doll "sightings" on "Laverne and Shirley" which featured Madame Alexanders and on "Bonanza" where Raggedy Ann and a porcelain doll starred. This week, an update on a favorite website, Ghost of the Doll which has information on dolls and toys from the 70s to 90s, and a history of Chinese Opera dolls.  Also read about how to use dolls to teach. Ellen Tsagaris Doll Collecting Expert

There is nothing Spooky about this Great Site about dolls 1980-2000.   Ghost of the Doll is fun and easy to navigate, and is a veritable web museum of the toys from this era. READ NOW

"It Ain't Over" till the Dolls Sing!   Unusual Chinese Opera Dolls are just the tip of the iceberg when collecting dolls from China. READ NOW

Keep One Eye on Monster High!   Iris Clops is a fashionably stylish monster of a completely different stripe from the Cyclops of old myth. READ NOW

Dolls go to School   Teaching courses on dolls; resources and ideas. READ NOW

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