The lovely lady pictured with the big museum scrapbook is Sigmunde Potgieter who told me that they have in it the clipped article of me as The Doll Maker for The Country Living Artist's Guild! I am so very honored to be in that scrapbook! Of course, I did mention them in the article and that is the primary reason for my being included. And of course I mentioned Rosalie Whyel's museum of dolls because this was my greatest inspiration to become a doll maker. I have to say I was delightfully stunned when Sigmunde recognized me as I walked into that darling little gift shop! And that was how the story unfolded.
oh! how perfect! I just received a book from that very place on friday :) The HEart of the Tree. Love it sooo much! you're so lucky to have gone and seen the pretty ladies in person!~
ReplyDeleteIsn't it a fabulous museum, world class. I have been there several times, the first time for my birthday one year. I try to go someplace or do something I have not done before each birthday. And as a doll collector, this is perfect place.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing!
Linda
I have that book too, Heather. Isn't it fabulous?
ReplyDeleteAnd, Linda, next time you're thinking of going to Rosalie Whyel's, let me know!
Christine ~ Zwee!!!!!!!!
So wonderful! I am green with envy! Thanks for sharing GREAT photos. I just love the Lenci style cloth doll in the Becassine style costume. (But, I love everything.) Looks like a Stieff doll there, too.
ReplyDeleteThat is so nice that you were recognized...that has to be such an incredible moment! You, your husband and friend are all so photogenic...looks like a fun day!
Oh, how I have always wanted to visit this place! I bet it was fantastic...looks like it!
ReplyDeleteBoy ,do I need to get out more often.I have never heard of that museum but it's going on my top priority list when we see family up there next!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, especially the one with your hubby..haha:p
Christine,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a truly wonderful day. Each one of those dolls had a little child that loved it. Your trip stirred memories of my childhood and my "special friends" that I loved so dearly.
Thank uou for sharing.
Donna
I agree..the wooden doll in the center is incredible!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had such a great time...looks like you were having fun :)
:)Doreen
What fun! And of course you were recoginezed Zwee! Your dolls will be there someday too I have no doubt!!!
ReplyDeleteIs that incredible wooden dolly for sale??? I want her! And the George Washington doll too please! ;-)
Wish I coulda been there too!
Nan
Oh my Christine...what a wonderful looking place...I would love to visit it someday.
ReplyDeleteYou look wonderful and right in your element there...loving all things doll!
Hubby loves having a bit of fun!!
Thank-you so much for sharing this most perfect little museum!
Hugs, Nancy
Lol, love the photo of you and Gregory...I have a few "joke-sters" in my family when photos are being taken!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful day! I'll be sure to plan a visit when we are in the area visiting relatives.
Looks like you had a marvelous day Christine! I drool over the building alone, let alone all the wonderous dollys within. A person could spend weeks there and always see something different!
ReplyDeletexoxoxo rachael