This is so interesting. I had sadness in my life and put my dolls away. This was after attending classes with a teacher, who made the doll parts. I learnt how to gently rub them down, then they were fired. I learnt how to pain the faces, hands and feet. I remember the smell of cloves.. Work became priority. My inherited sewing box of delights was destroyed by vandals..I think my heart broke. Now, twenty years on, my dollie's have come out of the shadows. I unboxed them. They were a few of my treasured items taken into my next stage of life in a new abode. Thank you for showing me the way back home x.
What a amazing collection!!I am in Awe. The clothing is so Wonderful. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous collection. It is always a plus to get the providence for any of the lovely Antique dolls when we become their keepers.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful collection with us! I love seeing all of the dresses and accessories. I especially love the pocketbooks/cases with papers/stationary.
Loved looking through the trunk, What precious surprises inside, Beautiful dolls and the tiny frozen Charlotte dolls are so cute, Thank you for sharing this and so much more Rachel 😊👍
Your collection is superb, Denise! I particularly love and collect both early dolls and dolls with wardrobes, so of course I was blown away by Sara Harriet Denton. But I certainly wouldn't say no to any of those gorgeous bisque creatures, either. Thank you so much for sharing these amazing dolls, clothing, accessories and your extraordinary knowledge of fashion and sewing.
So wonderful to see Denise! I own and love her book Victoria the Enduring Legacy of Lady Alexander. I own 2 French fashion dolls whom I sew for. Thanks for another wonderful video.
I know I'm "late to the party" but had to say this was a fantastic presentation! I would love to see a series on the basics of costume conservation. I have things that need attention but leery to begin without expert tips.
I absolutely love Denise's girls. What struck me about Miss Viktoria "ballgown " set, is it reminded me of a confirmation dress, seeing as her wardrobe was French that it would be white or cream as she would have been Catholic/Church of England. It would then be able to be used as a Debutante dress and as a bridal gown as well. The flowers are reminiscent of orange blossoms. As for the black dress it would have been mourning dress but what is known as half-mourning, which was used after initial mourning, often when a close relative passed away. Though Denise's take I like better of being fashionable. I am also in love with the small Bebe's and their homemade dresses. I need to get Denizens book soon.
I'll be attending the World Doll Day event this year in Bellevue, WA, and I will be doing a blog post about it. May I embed this video on my website, Michael? It may help promote this year's event.
1:08:38 Hello Michael, 20 French Francs was not an average worker´s monthly salary in the 19 century in France!! I did study about it when I was in University more than 50 years ago. Annual income of ordinary citizens in France in the 19th century: In those days, there was no inflation, and there was almost no change in prices or income between 1810 and 1880. The average annual income of a civil servant was 1,300-1,400 francs, that of a craftsman was 600-1,000 francs, and the lowest class was about 400 francs.
@@MichaelCanadas I think anyone handling the dolls and accessories in your fabulous museum, should don a pair. And now that we are in the age of Covid, plastic gloves are SO AVAILABLE and won’t hurt any fabrics, just a thought. It’s like wiping your feet on the entrance mat and taking your shoes off if there are hardwood floors. If you don’t do that in most of Europe, you are considered I’ll mannered. I nearly screamed when I saw her handle the first legged doll and the original fabric. Ok thanks for listening to me.
I'm happily binge-watching. Thank you Michael and David- these videos will never grow old! Denise's collection IS truly amazing!
Glad you like them!
Thank you so much for sharing this extraordinary collection. What a treat to watch. Beautiful
Our pleasure!
This is so interesting.
I had sadness in my life and put my dolls away. This was after attending classes with a teacher, who made the doll parts. I learnt how to gently rub them down, then they were fired. I learnt how to pain the faces, hands and feet. I remember the smell of cloves..
Work became priority.
My inherited sewing box of delights was destroyed by vandals..I think my heart broke.
Now, twenty years on, my dollie's have come out of the shadows. I unboxed them. They were a few of my treasured items taken into my next stage of life in a new abode.
Thank you for showing me the way back home x.
Welcome back !
Thank you so much for sharing Denise and Michael, I am learning so much .
So glad!
Your dolls are all gorgeous Denise! I am in love with your Bru Jne girl! She is breathtaking
What a amazing collection!!I am in Awe. The clothing is so Wonderful. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous collection. It is always a plus to get the providence for any of the lovely Antique dolls when we become their keepers.
Thank you so much!
Thanks so much. You have the best guests .and what a beautiful piece.
Thank you so much!
Just a fantastic video, thank you friends! Thank you for this unique opportunity to look at these ancient doll clothes in such detail.
Thank you so much!
What a wonderful video. The dolls are simply breathtaking. ❤️
Thank you so much!
I absolutely loved this it was wonderful thank you again !
You are so welcome!
Lovely video Thank you for showing your beautiful collection of your dolls and accessories Denise so amazing 😊😍
Her collection is superb, no doubt about it.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful collection with us! I love seeing all of the dresses and accessories. I especially love the pocketbooks/cases with papers/stationary.
Thank you so much!
this is fantastic! so grateful for all these shows :) makes my day to get to see all the amazing doll clothes!
Glad you like them!
Loved this collection ❤❤
Me too!!
Fantastic, loved the show, thanks 💞
Glad you enjoyed it
Loved this so much..!! Thank you 😊
You are so welcome!
I never knew such beautiful dolls existed before I watched your video, thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome!
So interesting and informative. Really loved the video content. A superb collection. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Truly classically , gorgeous, wow thank you for the presentation.
You are very welcome
Loved looking through the trunk, What precious surprises inside, Beautiful dolls and the tiny frozen Charlotte dolls are so cute, Thank you for sharing this and so much more Rachel 😊👍
Thank you! You too!
Just wonderful to see all of this .
Thank you !
Your collection is superb, Denise! I particularly love and collect both early dolls and dolls with wardrobes, so of course I was blown away by Sara Harriet Denton. But I certainly wouldn't say no to any of those gorgeous bisque creatures, either. Thank you so much for sharing these amazing dolls, clothing, accessories and your extraordinary knowledge of fashion and sewing.
So wonderful to see Denise! I own and love her book Victoria the Enduring Legacy of Lady Alexander. I own 2 French fashion dolls whom I sew for. Thanks for another wonderful video.
Wonderful!
This is just been amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful collection you are such a lucky girl!
Glad you enjoyed it!
❤
My favorite segment so far!
Hello Michael.
Excellent presentation x.
Glad you enjoyed it
I know I'm "late to the party" but had to say this was a fantastic presentation! I would love to see a series on the basics of costume conservation. I have things that need attention but leery to begin without expert tips.
Great suggestion!
Where can you download the tailoring patterns mentioned at the beginning of the video?
Love your work!
Glad you enjoy it!
Grazie mille!! thanks so much!
Thank you for tuning in !
Here again. Can never get enough Huret and Rohmer. Would love detailed views of Blondinette’s white tulle bonnet.
Amazing !
Glad you think so!
I absolutely love Denise's girls. What struck me about Miss Viktoria "ballgown " set, is it reminded me of a confirmation dress, seeing as her wardrobe was French that it would be white or cream as she would have been Catholic/Church of England. It would then be able to be used as a Debutante dress and as a bridal gown as well. The flowers are reminiscent of orange blossoms. As for the black dress it would have been mourning dress but what is known as half-mourning, which was used after initial mourning, often when a close relative passed away. Though Denise's take I like better of being fashionable.
I am also in love with the small Bebe's and their homemade dresses.
I need to get Denizens book soon.
Good input thank you !
Yes! Every doll has to have a crochet sweater.
They should !
What a Privilege. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'll be attending the World Doll Day event this year in Bellevue, WA, and I will be doing a blog post about it. May I embed this video on my website, Michael? It may help promote this year's event.
Yes you can ! looking foreword to meeting you in Bellevue come buy and say hi !
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I wonder if Spoonflower could do a small scale fabric?
Thanks 🙏)))
You're welcome 😊
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They are absolutley fabulous, quite right!
Wow ! ♥🍀♥🍀♥🍀♥🍀♥🍀♥ Fantastic ! Liebe Grüße aus Bavaria😊
Vielen Dank! ;-)
1:08:38 Hello Michael, 20 French Francs was not an average worker´s monthly salary in the 19 century in France!!
I did study about it when I was in University more than 50 years ago.
Annual income of ordinary citizens in France in the 19th century:
In those days, there was no inflation, and there was almost no change in prices or income between 1810 and 1880. The average annual income of a civil servant was 1,300-1,400 francs, that of a craftsman was 600-1,000 francs, and the lowest class was about 400 francs.
Thank you for the input !
my mom is from Doncaster. Tick Hill Doncaster.
Thanks for sharing !
So Michael, sensibly wears white gloves to handle things. Why doesn’t Denise?
She was being a bad girl !
@@MichaelCanadas I think anyone handling the dolls and accessories in your fabulous museum, should don a pair. And now that we are in the age of Covid, plastic gloves are SO AVAILABLE and won’t hurt any fabrics, just a thought. It’s like wiping your feet on the entrance mat and taking your shoes off if there are hardwood floors. If you don’t do that in most of Europe, you are considered I’ll mannered. I nearly screamed when I saw her handle the first legged doll and the original fabric. Ok thanks for listening to me.