Ruby Lane Dolls Newsletter | June 2017

[Ruby Lane]( [ANTIQUES]( | [VINTAGE]( | [DOLLS]( | [ART]( | [FURNITURE]( | [GLASS]( | [JEWELRY]( | [POTTERY]( | [SILVER]( | [FASHION]( Ruby Lane Dolls Newsletter | June 2017 June 2017 WORLD DOLL DAY IS SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017! NEW ARRIVALS For World Doll Day 2017, it might be nice to stop and ponder why we all take part in the wonderful world of dolls. It is time to reflect that those who study dolls, collect dolls, sell dolls, make dolls, design dolls, read about dolls, write about dolls, and even play with dolls, got into this passion because initially, we just loved dolls! When the child in Bettina's watercolor book Dolls is asked by the narrator what kind of dolls she would like, the child replies, "Just dolls to love!" That's how we all started. Learn more about, and events centered around World Doll Day at [www.worlddollday.com](. --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [Antique Biedermeier ...]( [Lovely Closed Mouth ...]( [~~~ Pretty size 11 ...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [25 1/2" tall Antique ...]( [Antique French Bebe 15 ...]( [1870s Kling Parian ...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [Vintage #3 Mattel Barbie...]( [Madame Alexander ...]( [Darling Little 11" ...]( CELEBRATING THE CULTURAL AND SOCIAL VALUE OF DOLLS Dolls serve many social functions and appear in literature, popular culture, poetry, film, and social media. They are crucial to studies of Material Culture, Sociology, Textiles, Fashion, and Cultural Geography. It is true, as Anne Rice and others have written that if you love the people of the world, you love the dolls that they make in their own image. Dolls reflect us and our history; they make our memories, and they tell our stories. They provide our livelihoods and recreation and they have served us in these capacities since the dawn of time. Here are nine New Arrivals for you to love from the Dolls Lane. --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [Antique Factory Original...]( [Wonderful Dress and ...]( [Beautiful Sheer Organdy ...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [22" Hard Plastic Ideal ...]( [Composition 1931 Horsman...]( [Sonja Hartmann Doll - ...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [Nice Tafetta Dress & ...]( [1950's Vintage My Merry ...]( [Arranbee Nancy Lee, A/O,...]( RECENT REVIEWS OF RUBY LANES DOLLS LANE "I live in Scotland and love all the videos you post." - Diane Pearson "Ruby Lane has fabulous dolls, and the sellers are very professional and pleasant. I always take time to look at their new daily additions." - Carolyn Smith "I have done many transactions through Ruby Lane dolls and have never been disappointed. The one this week was shipped promptly, was as described, and reasonably priced." - Gloria Peacock Kimmel "Wonderful quality, unique finds! The assortment is fabulous." - Judy Thomson WELCOME NEW DOLL SHOPS Dolls Lane is growing! We recently welcomed six new doll shops. These new Ruby Lane shop owners are not new to the doll scene. They include some of the most respected doll dealers and educators across the globe, including a past president of UFDC, Linda Edward of [The Museum Doll Shop.]( Please help us welcome these new shop owners and click on "Favorite Shop" at the top of their storefront pages so you can easily see their exciting new weekly additions. Below are nine new arrivals from their exciting inventories. If you are curious about joining our close-knit f amily of shop owners, our special site [Join Ruby Lane]( was made just for you! --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [Superb Factory Original ...]( [HTF Tynietoy Swell-front...]( [Chad Valley Bambina, ...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [Tiny Kestner Hilda Baby ...]( [Exceptional authentic ...]( [Flawless Antique Kestner...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [antique early Doll House...]( [French Fashion Hat or ...]( [Old Simon & Halbig ...]( STAY IN TOUCH WITH RUBY LANE DOLLS Lane Dolls is a 'mover and shaker' in the doll world and we don't want you to miss a second of the fun - so here are some helpful links that will keep you in the doll loop. By staying social with the Dolls Lane, you will be the first to see our live video feeds, latest blogs, and be our digital guest to doll shows across the country. Helpful Links [New Arrivals:]( Shop exciting new doll arrivals daily! [Ruby Lane Dolls Facebook:]( A dedicated doll Facebook page by Ruby Lane [The Doll Blog:]( Read weekly educational doll publications by Ruby Lane [YouTube:]( DOLLS DOLLS DOLLS will be your new favorite playlist! ON THE BLOG: ALL ABOUT FLEXY! | IDEAL DOLL COMPANY'S FLEXY DOLLS unique group of doll survivors from 1938 are the "flexy dolls" produced by the Ideal Toy Company. The group consists of Sunny Sam, Sunny Sue, Soldier, Clown, Mortimer Snerd, and Baby Snooks. 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