Just wonderful! I could listen to your history lessons everyday. Thank you for your passion for dolls and the history they preserve. Marianna is such a beautiful doll with a sweet childlike expression. I cannot imagine how the family could part with her.
What a fascinating history lesson! I learned so much and I so appreciate your enthusiasm to research all of this information and share it with everyone. Plus what a beautiful doll!
Thank you, Susan! I very much appreciate the depth of historical detail in your presentations. It warms my heart that this beautiful doll lives with someone who can enjoy, cherish, and properly care for her! Smiles, Stella
I love these history lessons and this stunning collection of lovely dolls and dolls houses. Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing these treasures with all of us!
Rachel, what a beautiful story🤗🤗❤❤❤❤❤!!! And Mariana had a very loving Grandfather to buy her such a beautiful Doll❤❤❤❤❤!! As a side note, 🙏🙏Mariana was very blessed to have lived🙏🙏 Some people back in the day could become blind from small pox when the disease got into the eyes as well. As for Doll, I really LOVE the Doll's dress with all her petticoats🤗🤗❤❤❤❤❤!!! And it is interesting that Mariana's Doll had red in her dress as well as in Mariana's baby blanket which was started in Japan as a "treatment to appease the gods" to heal small pox!! I so LOVE Mariana's Doll's pale blonde hair as well as all the hands, especially the dainty hands attacked to the doll!! I LOVE the floral🌺🌺 metal buttons on the lace engelamals!!! William Higgs and his Wife did a lovely job making this gorgeous Doll!!! The porcelain bleeding bowls from China are beautiful, but the concept to a 21st century person as myself with a history of severe anemia, makes me feel badly for those who were "bleed" and it is amazing that Mariana did so well in spite of 17th Century Medicine!! However, the miniature bleeding bowls both from China and the silver miniature bleeding bowl from Holland are really beautiful bowls!! I also LOVE that Mariana's bone teething ring was still in the box as well as Mariana's straw rattle!! And I really LOVED those miniature toy metal plates that the mud larks found in the river Thames too!! And I so LOVED Susan Dossetter's miniature face shields with purple flowers💜💜 and purple bows on them to protect their face make-up from the heat💜💜!!! Rachel, Thank you so much for sharing Susan's Dossetter's history lesson on Mariana's Doll❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ and the general time period on small pox. And I wonder what Mariana named her Doll🤔🤔?
Yes, perhaps the original name of the doll is somewhere on the label that Susan was not been able to read- there has to be a museum that could help. The video is 2 years old, so perhaps she has continued her research since then.
Susan Dossetter you are simply THE BEST! Your passionate curiosity (the dentist) and enthusiasm (mud larks) and compassion (theory of hands) as well as the meticulous historical research you do communicate with such warmth the great love you have for your wonderful treasures. If I were a doll I would want to belong to you.
Susan is an absolutely fascinating, knowledgeable and enthusiastic presenter. I am so thrilled to have found these films. As for discovering more about the label on the box there are programmes on uk TV presented by art dealers Philip Mould and Bendor Grosvenor who use experts who are able to decipher writing such as yours. I'm sure if you contacted them they would be able to connect you with experts in the US. Many thanks for sharing such wonderful videos.
You are a treasure trove of historical information, Susan! thank You for sharing!! I love the gorgeous pockets, displayed on the doll!!! just learned about “pockets” & women’s clothing…Reading, the book, “The Pocket, a hidden history of Women;s Lives”. By Barbara Birman & Ariadne Fennetaux…..it’s quite amazing, how men had more “Pockets” in their coat jackets, & women had to resort to making Pockets, worn u dear their skirts, as you said….fascinating history in that book!
Luv this precious, beautiful wooden doll. Such a wonderful and educational video. Maybe your dentist could X~ray the label? I watched a history show where they did just that to try and read the words. Hope you solve this part of the mystery. Hugz to little Marianna💖Thank you Susan and Rachel💖
Such an amazing doll and an interesting history lesson too. I wonder if they made these dolls with spare arms as they were probably the first thing to break. Maybe the bigger hands were put on last which is why most of these dolls are found with the bigger hands nowadays.
Oh I am mesmerized. You are a great storyteller. Maybe Rachel and you can design a blouse with those fancy sleeves for our Grace and Ellowyne dolls. The story of this doll is incredible. I’m 23 minutes in.
Fascinating history and beautiful doll ❤️ it’s interesting with the first small pox vaccine that came about from observing that milkmaids who got cow pox did not get small pox. Probably the first time in our history for a “vaccine”. It did not eradicate small pox after it was applied in 1796, it may have been better controlled, but went on to the new world where it infected North America and was devastating to the colonists and native Americans. I don’t know if they benefited from the vaccine, it was probably much later. Small pox was eradicated, but much later in 1977.
Thank you again for being so generous in sharing your collection and knowledge. I absolutely love watching your collections! Perhaps a conservator for the Smithsonian could help with deciphering the label?
For the letters, I know that there have been, I believe laser scanned books where words were faded, and using different types of lights (such as ultraviolet light) they were able to see the original imprints of the words. I believe it's also used in paintings to see the original sketches.
She’s a beautiful wooden doll.But she’s a high end doll.Most of the wooden babies had painted heads,lower arms and lower legs.But they were a lot more crudely made than this one.Also they are not found often due to them getting broken so easily.I had one once a long time ago .They also had painted on hair . one of the cheaperShe would have been brought from a Toy shop,yes there were such things in those days.Not huge ones like now,probably a part of a bigger store..The extra arms were to give a choice,as with dolls now have extra hands and feet.There is no reason for the colour of her dress they are just copies of fashions of that time.Because the dress is so beautifully made if I was you I would have the dress restored,what they will do is strengthen the silk with either more silk behind it or some fine cloth that will support where it’s thin and stop the splits spreading.It’s a beautiful example of an antique dress .They would also clean it for her too..the blanker.No we do the pastels from the1940 onwards.Victorians we’re all bright and vibrant .We are just now starting to dress babies in bright colours again.Hope this helps.😅😅
I could listen Susan for hours and hours, I love history so much. Thank you Susan and Rachel!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🩷🩷
Absolutely love watching anything featuring Susan Dossetter- I enjoy her presentations, with her unique dolls and dolls' houses!
Thank you Susan for this wonderful doll and the history of little Mariana. Its so nice you got to meet with the descendants of Mariana.
Just wonderful! I could listen to your history lessons everyday. Thank you for your passion for dolls and the history they preserve. Marianna is such a beautiful doll with a sweet childlike expression. I cannot imagine how the family could part with her.
You are so welcome!
What a fascinating history lesson! I learned so much and I so appreciate your enthusiasm to research all of this information and share it with everyone. Plus what a beautiful doll!
Glad you enjoyed it!
It is fascinating to learn the history of these beautiful dolls. They cherished things back before we turned into a through away society ♥️
How very interesting the stories.
And a very beautiful doll. ❤
4:09 Interesting, a turner, Gepetto also made furniture and with leftover wood he made Pinocchio.
Thank you, Susan! I very much appreciate the depth of historical detail in your presentations. It warms my heart that this beautiful doll lives with someone who can enjoy, cherish, and properly care for her! Smiles, Stella
Wonderful video!!! Thak you!!!🥰👍👏
Thanks for visiting!!!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I really enjoyed your presentation.
I love these history lessons and this stunning collection of lovely dolls and dolls houses. Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing these treasures with all of us!
You are so welcome!
What a lovely informative video..!! Thank you so much ❤
You are so welcome!
This is completely absorbing. Wonderful 😊.
Rachel, what a beautiful story🤗🤗❤❤❤❤❤!!! And Mariana had a very loving Grandfather to buy her such a beautiful Doll❤❤❤❤❤!! As a side note, 🙏🙏Mariana was very blessed to have lived🙏🙏 Some people back in the day could become blind from small pox when the disease got into the eyes as well. As for Doll, I really LOVE the Doll's dress with all her petticoats🤗🤗❤❤❤❤❤!!! And it is interesting that Mariana's Doll had red in her dress as well as in Mariana's baby blanket which was started in Japan as a "treatment to appease the gods" to heal small pox!! I so LOVE Mariana's Doll's pale blonde hair as well as all the hands, especially the dainty hands attacked to the doll!! I LOVE the floral🌺🌺 metal buttons on the lace engelamals!!! William Higgs and his Wife did a lovely job making this gorgeous Doll!!! The porcelain bleeding bowls from China are beautiful, but the concept to a 21st century person as myself with a history of severe anemia, makes me feel badly for those who were "bleed" and it is amazing that Mariana did so well in spite of 17th Century Medicine!! However, the miniature bleeding bowls both from China and the silver miniature bleeding bowl from Holland are really beautiful bowls!! I also LOVE that Mariana's bone teething ring was still in the box as well as Mariana's straw rattle!! And I really LOVED those miniature toy metal plates that the mud larks found in the river Thames too!! And I so LOVED Susan Dossetter's miniature face shields with purple flowers💜💜 and purple bows on them to protect their face make-up from the heat💜💜!!! Rachel, Thank you so much for sharing Susan's Dossetter's history lesson on Mariana's Doll❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ and the general time period on small pox. And I wonder what Mariana named her Doll🤔🤔?
Yes, perhaps the original name of the doll is somewhere on the label that Susan was not been able to read- there has to be a museum that could help. The video is 2 years old, so perhaps she has continued her research since then.
Susan Dossetter you are simply THE BEST! Your passionate curiosity (the dentist) and enthusiasm (mud larks) and compassion (theory of hands) as well as the meticulous historical research you do communicate with such warmth the great love you have for your wonderful treasures. If I were a doll I would want to belong to you.
Magnificent collection! Such interesting information that I never knew. Thank you so much for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Susan is an absolutely fascinating, knowledgeable and enthusiastic presenter. I am so thrilled to have found these films. As for discovering more about the label on the box there are programmes on uk TV presented by art dealers Philip Mould and Bendor Grosvenor who use experts who are able to decipher writing such as yours. I'm sure if you contacted them they would be able to connect you with experts in the US. Many thanks for sharing such wonderful videos.
Glad you enjoyed it!
That was awesome,so interesting and educational,thank you so much for sharing
Our pleasure!
Thank you so much. I learned so much from this.
You are so welcome!
You are a treasure trove of historical information, Susan! thank You for sharing!! I love the gorgeous pockets, displayed on the doll!!! just learned about “pockets” & women’s clothing…Reading, the book, “The Pocket, a hidden history of Women;s Lives”. By Barbara Birman & Ariadne Fennetaux…..it’s quite amazing, how men had more “Pockets” in their coat jackets, & women had to resort to making Pockets, worn u dear their skirts, as you said….fascinating history in that book!
Luv this precious, beautiful wooden doll. Such a wonderful and educational video. Maybe your dentist could X~ray the label? I watched a history show where they did just that to try and read the words. Hope you solve this part of the mystery. Hugz to little Marianna💖Thank you Susan and Rachel💖
Great idea!!
Such an amazing doll and an interesting history lesson too. I wonder if they made these dolls with spare arms as they were probably the first thing to break. Maybe the bigger hands were put on last which is why most of these dolls are found with the bigger hands nowadays.
Oh I am mesmerized. You are a great storyteller. Maybe Rachel and you can design a blouse with those fancy sleeves for our Grace and Ellowyne dolls. The story of this doll is incredible. I’m 23 minutes in.
So glad you are enjoying. Susan is the best.
Wonderful!
Many thanks!
I loved this! Fascinating to learn how dolls have wonderfully been woven into history. Thank you for such an interesting and informative presentation.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fascinating history and beautiful doll ❤️ it’s interesting with the first small pox vaccine that came about from observing that milkmaids who got cow pox did not get small pox. Probably the first time in our history for a “vaccine”. It did not eradicate small pox after it was applied in 1796, it may have been better controlled, but went on to the new world where it infected North America and was devastating to the colonists and native Americans. I don’t know if they benefited from the vaccine, it was probably much later. Small pox was eradicated, but much later in 1977.
Absolutely wonderful ❤
Thank you so much!
Thank you again for being so generous in sharing your collection and knowledge. I absolutely love watching your collections! Perhaps a conservator for the Smithsonian could help with deciphering the label?
I enjoy watching 'Kit and Caboodlers' as Mudlarks, they are Kate and Fleur.
They are brilliant.
Also, Northern Mudlarks, who are Alex and Gail.😊
For the letters, I know that there have been, I believe laser scanned books where words were faded, and using different types of lights (such as ultraviolet light) they were able to see the original imprints of the words. I believe it's also used in paintings to see the original sketches.
Very interesting!
I was going to suggest using a scanner like they do on old paintings to see what’s behind the paint too.
How fortuites. I just started a study of Queen Ann type dolls. I started my research on Tuesday, and here on Thursday... more information. Thank you.
Wonderful!
She’s a beautiful wooden doll.But she’s a high end doll.Most of the wooden babies had painted heads,lower arms and lower legs.But they were a lot more crudely made than this one.Also they are not found often due to them getting broken so easily.I had one once a long time ago .They also had painted on hair . one of the cheaperShe would have been brought from a Toy shop,yes there were such things in those days.Not huge ones like now,probably a part of a bigger store..The extra arms were to give a choice,as with dolls now have extra hands and feet.There is no reason for the colour of her dress they are just copies of fashions of that time.Because the dress is so beautifully made if I was you I would have the dress restored,what they will do is strengthen the silk with either more silk behind it or some fine cloth that will support where it’s thin and stop the splits spreading.It’s a beautiful example of an antique dress .They would also clean it for her too..the blanker.No we do the pastels from the1940 onwards.Victorians we’re all bright and vibrant .We are just now starting to dress babies in bright colours again.Hope this helps.😅😅