Last week I got to do something that I’ve been wanting to do for over 20 years! We drove up to New Hampshire for Antiques Week and a visit to Strawbery Banke museum. I’m sure you aren’t surprised that I came back a few things for the dolls, including two new friends. 🙂
Lovely library steps from NH! Now I’ll be able to reach the bedroom and attic of the doll’s house in style!
Home from NH with antique library stairs ❤
A tiny tin candle holder and silk flags from NH, along with an ironstone plate, tin spoons, a cast iron iron, and a tiny old basket from our stop in Sturbridge, MA.
A girl can never have too many spoons in her kitchen! And who could do without an ironstone plate and a gathering basket for trips out to the gardens?
Silk flags to bedeck the doll’s house for Flag Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day! Plus an iron to keep all the linens well pressed and a tin candle holder to keep the dark at bay.
Two antique braided rugs found in Sturbridge will help keep the dolls feet warm when they are running around their house this winter.
Antique petticoats, pantalettes, and stockings for the dolls.
Assorted antique thread, lace, trim, ribbons and fabric from our stop in Sturbridge at one of my favorite antique shops.
BIGGEST spools of thread in the world 🙂 OK, probably not, but still huge. The smaller spool is normal size.
Just a bit of whimsy for my new studio. A piece of zinc ridge pole from one of the NH antique shows. Just imagine having the entire crest of your rook bedecked in these hearts ❤
Another view of the antique zinc ridge pole.
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Close-up of the 1840’s papier-mache doll I bought in NH.
She has the most wonderfully detailed hairstyle.
A beautiful profile and iconic 1840’s styling.
I love this black stockinette doll, often referred to as a “Beecher-type” doll because people think it has a resemblance to the dolls made by Julia Beecher.
This doll is in amazing condition.
All of my dolls are over joyed that they have new family members! ❤
- If you would like to read more about what we did during antiques week click here.
Izannah Walker Journal 
To acquire the chair AND the marvelous doll is excellent! I love her Hairstyle and the fabrics on her frocks. Her face is rather stoic, what a treasure.
The seller said they came out of a house together, so he was keeping them that way 🙂 The early child’s pocket she is wearing like an apron is also just an amazing piece. She is exactly the reason I love early dolls ❤
Wow! Fabulous finds for your dollhouse!
The dolls agree! They are pretty happy with their souvenirs from NH & MA 🙂
That is one of the most desirable papier maches I have ever seen in my life.
Thank you Edith, considering all of the stunning papier-mache dolls in your collection that is a huge compliment! I really love this doll. I’ve only seen one other that I love more, and she is very similar to this doll but with a slightly prettier face.