Tuesday, September 8, 2009

New dollhouse people

I acquired some new dollhouse people recently. Some are Erna Meyer (three are new from eBay), and some might be Erna Meyer. Two of them are the same construction, but their origin is unknown because I got them at flea markets. I haven't decided where they are going to live yet, or what families they belong to. Right now they are visiting at Mindolton Manor.



The little girl in red came from an eBay store and is brand new. I love her red overalls and hands in pockets attitude. She looks like she considers things carefully before she decides what mischief she will get into.




Her slightly larger friend in the blue overalls is a little dirty. Her hair is messy and her shoes are a little like hospital slippers - made of cloth. I assume she is from a previous decade, but her origin is unknown. I got her at a flea market in a bunch of other dolls and clothes. To me she looks like an impetuous tomboy who leaps before she looks. It's lucky her friend is a little more reserved. They make a good team. I don't think they are sisters - just buddies



Here they are getting into the beautiful cheese buffet before it is served to the guests. The dog is wistfully hoping for dropped cheese, and I am sure the girls would be happy to share - if the adults don't catch them first.






Also from eBay are these two dashing young men. I am thinking of making Mr. Green Shirt into the Reverend for the Mindlton church but haven't completely made up my mind. I like his turtle neck and jeans and hate to replace them with a black shirt with dog collar. There isn't really any rush. It will be quite some time before I refurbish the church, so I might find a better Minister by then.

I am in love with Mr. Check Suit. Isn't he adorable? He is single right now, but I don't expect that to last long. He looks like he has a good job and he already has his eye on one of the porcelain lady dolls in Green Shutters. Yes, I know it would be a mixed marriage - porcelain and cloth - but if they are happy no one will object. Hmmm, will their children be breakable or not? I guess we have to wait and see.



Another Flea Market find is this lovely lady. I think she was meant to represent the Czech Republic or the Ukraine, but I took off her apron and flowered shaw, then turned her collar around and fastened it with the brooch from her shawl. I tightened up the red sash at her waist and now she looks like a Victorian lady. I saved her apron and shawl in case I want to change her back.















Here is the group altogether. I am very pleased with my new people. I need to get working on my houses so I can find them all homes. But winter is coming and I know what I will be doing on those long cold evenings.






Hugs,
Susan

8 comments:

  1. I think this new collection of dolls have such character - I agree with you about the two children looking like a couple of buddies who are off to make mischief, though the one in blue dungarees I think looks like a boy (though as you say a tomboyish girl). What is their hair made of - is it mohair?

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  2. Your little people are precious! I especially like the little girl in the red overalls! I'm still looking for dolls for my beach house. I've got three so far but none of them feels quite right...

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  3. Lovely dolls and the children are so cool!
    I like the makeover you gave the lady!

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  4. I like your dolls, Susan, I will buy them too.

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  5. ! Suerte! habes encontrado todos esos muñecos en el Mercado de Pulgas. Aquí en España, no tenemos mercados, que encuentres miniaturas.

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  6. Thanks everyone! I love Erna Meyer dolls because they have such character.
    Dollmum, the little girl in blue has mohair hair in a sort of ponytail with a red ribbon. I can't figure out how it looked originally. She has been played with and well loved.
    Susan

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  7. Oh these are lovely! Great flea-market finds. They are definitely all Erna Meyer. They were first made in 1945 in Germany, but available outside Germany after a toy fair in 1950. The dolls were made with cloth shoes until the mid 70s. The costume doll has a very detailed face, which I think indicates an older doll. I don't know when the thicker hands were made - I have some like that too. I have a collection of over 200 Erna Meyer dolls, and they live in many of my dolls houses, as you may have noticed on my blog!

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  8. Thanks for the wonderful information, Rebecca! I thought that the little girl with the cloth shoes was older, but I didn't know how old. The costume lady has metal feet. I love her face. I find all the Erna Meyer dolls have such character.

    Susan

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