tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post5673451570581929885..comments2024-03-22T10:46:18.326-05:00Comments on Black Doll Collecting: My Brown DollBlack Doll Enthusiasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-71796320248763348262017-01-23T13:49:25.746-06:002017-01-23T13:49:25.746-06:00Hello Vanessa,
I enjoyed reading about your child...Hello Vanessa,<br /><br />I enjoyed reading about your childhood doll that was similar, but smaller, than Betty. I wonder if she was more like the 10-inch Pedigree doll seen <a href="https://blackdollcollecting.blogspot.com/2012/07/dusky-pedigree.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br /><br />It's wonderful that you found a replacement. For appearance sake, you could rewig your recently found doll, if that will allow you to enjoy her more. If you are concerned about devaluing the doll, you could place a place a stocking cap (or actual wig cap) over the doll's original wig and place a wig on top of the stocking cap without gluing it into place. <br /><br />Thanks again for writing and sharing your story.<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-79735702144384080472017-01-23T13:28:11.430-06:002017-01-23T13:28:11.430-06:00I had a doll like this for probably, my 5th birthd...I had a doll like this for probably, my 5th birthday. I loved her.She was beautiful- identical to Betty, except , she had a fringe and plaits. I think she was slightly smaller. Possibly 12 inches tall.These dolls are so adorable, with their pretty faces and little teeth She also wore a red and white dress and had socks and shoes on.I named her Sunny Sue. I don't know what became of her. I expect my mum chucked her out. I have searched for one for a long time, but I believe the black walkers are quite rare. I managed to get a doll on ebay a couple of years back for £15 ! She is almost the same except her hair is cropped.I could buy her a wig, but I think that would devalue her. VanessaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777094957846958124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-68744034082442167312015-09-18T08:15:44.202-05:002015-09-18T08:15:44.202-05:00Thank you for reading Betty's story, Lady_Rose...Thank you for reading Betty's story, Lady_Rose and for commenting. She and I are extremely lucky!<br />:-)<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-87693823530966798452015-09-18T05:38:19.844-05:002015-09-18T05:38:19.844-05:00Wow Debbie G . That was a beautiful gift an a grea...Wow Debbie G . That was a beautiful gift an a great story. What a lucky doll. Lady_Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631530275831893501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-30775994166341648012013-09-14T17:37:40.922-05:002013-09-14T17:37:40.922-05:00Hi Donna Rose!
I am glad you stumbled upon my bl...Hi Donna Rose! <br /><br />I am glad you stumbled upon my blog. I hope you'll enjoy future installments.<br /><br />Betty is most definitely a precious doll gift that I will cherish forever!<br /><br />There must be some fellow collectors in your area. Doll collecting is enjoyable but can be a lonely hobby when there is no one else to share your enthusiasm. <br /><br />Again, I am glad you found me!<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-60241710975186648352013-09-11T16:55:33.708-05:002013-09-11T16:55:33.708-05:00Dear Debbie,
What a precious gift this lovely lad...Dear Debbie,<br /><br />What a precious gift this lovely lady bestowed upon you. Wow - would I ever love to get my hands on one of these rare dolls. I live in Canada and I'm a doll collector and amateur historian and I just love the photos of your doll collection!!! I am a dollaholic to the bone and just can't get enough! I just found your blog by chance and signed up for any updates. Canada is a lonely place for doll collectors - there are basically almost no clubs to join or blogs such as this one so I'm so grateful to have found your blog to follow.<br />Thank you ever so much and God Bless you!<br />Donna RoseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-20456465260188712042013-09-11T14:34:57.510-05:002013-09-11T14:34:57.510-05:00I am posting this on behalf of my doll-friend Bett...I am posting this on behalf of my doll-friend Betty, who gave me a composition doll to use for parts that I could not disassemble for that purpose because the doll was too perfect. I, instead incorporated the doll into my collection and named it after Betty. That was the second doll I named in her honor. Now I have three Betties. After reading about my third Betty, the real Betty wrote:<br /><br /><i>Dear Debbie;<br /><br /> Every once in a while, a story comes along that begs to be told. Sally McLean is an amazing person who found another amazing person to share her favorite childhood doll with. Even though she researched and knew the value, she was determined to place her doll in your loving care. Who does that in today's world? <br /><br /> It doesn't surprise me that God chose you to be the recipient of this miracle. You and Sally share the same character traits found in great people. Congratulations Debbie, you greatly deserve the honor of treasuring Sally's doll. Your blog is a tremendous gift of sharing with the people who love dolls. <br /><br /> I know you said you would not write another book but this story has all the elements I look for when buying storybooks about dolls. I'm also elated that the doll has been named Betty. Guess who is smiling with two thumbs up? Is it possible that Sally from Australia is related to the famous doll artist Jan McLean of Australia? <br /><br /> Your sister in Christ Jesus,<br /><br /> Betty Jane</i><br />Black Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-49156792700518350322013-09-08T09:33:29.245-05:002013-09-08T09:33:29.245-05:00Thanks GG! She is indeed a jewel!
dbgThanks GG! She is indeed a jewel!<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-35968486967652402962013-09-08T09:32:56.996-05:002013-09-08T09:32:56.996-05:00I am still feeling blessed and highly favored, TG....I am still feeling blessed and highly favored, TG. I will probably experience these feelings each time I look at Betty smiling face.<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-84609528481340403962013-09-07T22:37:21.684-05:002013-09-07T22:37:21.684-05:00Very touching. Congratulations on getting such a ...Very touching. Congratulations on getting such a jewel.Georgia Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161464262175993611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-68850756264348452042013-09-07T19:14:16.859-05:002013-09-07T19:14:16.859-05:00I think Sally is beautiful! I would have loved a d...I think Sally is beautiful! I would have loved a doll like that during the 50's. It was rare back then to find one especially one so pretty. What a blessing!The grandmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174644267350343828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-31350999239153354542013-09-07T15:54:24.055-05:002013-09-07T15:54:24.055-05:00[Gracias!][Gracias!]Black Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-5568071015320829122013-09-07T15:53:50.934-05:002013-09-07T15:53:50.934-05:00Gracia Lindaivette!
dbgGracia Lindaivette! <br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-27257848027085928502013-09-07T15:53:23.576-05:002013-09-07T15:53:23.576-05:00Betty has made lots of new dolly friends and as Sa...Betty has made lots of new dolly friends and as Sally mentioned, this is the first time she has "seen" people who look like her. <br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-90083629211600253402013-09-07T15:52:24.648-05:002013-09-07T15:52:24.648-05:00It is indeed touching that a complete stranger has...It is indeed touching that a complete stranger has gifted me with such a rare beauty! <br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-64079548801401338572013-09-07T14:07:42.131-05:002013-09-07T14:07:42.131-05:00Bonita coleccion, bonitas fotos.Bonita coleccion, bonitas fotos.Lindaivette38https://www.blogger.com/profile/03703962330400088478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-55062251639081683772013-09-06T07:03:25.764-05:002013-09-06T07:03:25.764-05:00It's too early in the morning for tears. What ...It's too early in the morning for tears. What a sweet, touching story. I'm so happy she was able to find Betty such a wonderful home, but of more dolly friends and lots of love. Congratulations.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-38239405308282604952013-09-06T06:36:18.752-05:002013-09-06T06:36:18.752-05:00Very touching story of a well-loved doll. Wonderf...Very touching story of a well-loved doll. Wonderful that she has found a loving home with you.limbe dollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704328250988686700noreply@blogger.com