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Adora Dolls
The Adora doll company was founded during the 1990's in New Jersey and was primarily a manufacturer of porcelain collectible dolls for almost a decade. In 1999 the company debuted a line of vinyl dolls which were so beautiful that they could be easily mistaken for their porcelain counterparts. In elaborate costumes with adorable faces, these dolls became an immediate success. "We place a strong emphasis on our design process so we can create dolls that consumers will take home and truly love," says company president David Lin. "Our primary focus is to create dolls that collectors connect with." Debra's Dolls is now carrying the Name Your Own Baby line of Adora dolls. These dolls are 20" in height and weigh approximately 3 pounds each.

Berenguer Dolls
Debra's Dolls is now proud to offer Dolls by Berenguer. Berenguer's Barnyard Babies are now in stock. Watch for more dolls and more information soon.



Effanbee Dolls
The Effanbee Doll Company was founded in 1912 in New York City, and was famous for producing the Patsy Family dolls from 1928 onwards. We will be selling modern versions of Patsy, Patsyette, and Wee Patsy at our shop. These dolls are not reproductions, but rather reissues by Effanbee, using the original circa 1928 molds. Our offerings include Beach-time Patsy, Kitty Keepsake, Little Orphan Annie, Little Flapper, and more.

Gund
The GUND toy company was founded in 1898 by German immigrant Adolf Gund and is today headquartered in Edison, NJ. From the beginning, GUND has been best-known for its plus bears and toys, however they also offer a cuddly selection of plus dolls which Debra's Dolls is now pleased to carry in our store. GUND dolls are entirely made of cloth and are safe for ages birth & up.

Vogue
The Vogue Doll Company was founded in 1922 by Jennie Graves. One of Jennie's earliest offerings was the Just Me Doll, which was imported from Germany and costumed in original designs at her Medford, MA store. Vogue later achieved wide fame when they debuted the Ginny Doll in 1951. The doll was named after Jennie's own daughter, Virginia. Fortunately, Vogue has re-issued both of these popular dolls, and we are proud to stock both of them at our store. We also currently have an assortment of circa 1970's old store stock Ginnys available, all mint in the box. For more info visit our Vintage Dolls page.

Lee Middleton
This contemporary doll company, founded in 1978, already has a large fan base among today's collectors. We are focusing on Lee Middleton's "Classic Miniatures" and "Children of the World" lines, because we feel that these dolls best embrace the style of dolls produced 100 years ago. Specifically, we will have miniature dolls available which represent various countries and cultures, including Japan, Korean, Thailand, Indian, and Hawaii. We will also be offering classic storybook characters from this company, including Alice in Wonderland & Robin Hood.

Madame Alexander
Debra's Dolls is now a distributor for Madame Alexander Dolls. The Madame Alexander doll company has been in business since 1923, though the Alexander sisters were designing dolls and clothing as early as 1912. These newly produced Alexanders, being offered by Debra's Dolls for the very first time, have been hand-selected by Debra for their classic and timeless appeal. Our focus is on ""trunk dolls" and dolls with a "retro" or vintage look. We have many dolls in stock now, with additional shipments arriving all summer. Madame Alexander play dolls, collectible dolls, baby dolls, and dolls for all occasions including christenings, birthdays, holidays, and more are currently available. Please check out our Madame Alexander Page for more details and pictures.

Kathe Kruse
"A child for the child" was one of Kathe Kruse's mottos. Kathe was born Katharina Simon in Germany on Sept 17th, 1883, and started making dolls for her own children during her mid-twenties. Her dolls were like miniature children- soft, warm, and with age-appropriate features. Around 1908-1910 Kathe Kruse began producing her dolls commercially, and the Kathe Kruse Doll Company (now a division of EuroToys) has been in business for over 80 years. These dolls really hold their value. Antique Kathe Kruses sometimes sell for over $10,000 today. Modern Kathe Kruse dolls are just as cuddly and charming as their predecessors, but typically retail between $50 and $1,000. We have a large selection of Kathe Kruse doll accessories and teddy bears in stock as well.

North American Bear Company
This company was founded in 1978 by Barbara Isenberg. Several years earlier, she enlisted the help of a friend to make a nostalgic bear for her son out of an old sweatshirt. Barbara still works as the Creative Director for NABCO, which now has international distribution. We specialize in NABCO's whimsical all-cloth topsy-turvy storybook dolls, which are safe for young children and encourage their imagination.

We are willing to special order dolls from any of the companies listed above, so please contact Debra if there is a particular doll you are looking for. Also feel free to email Debra with suggestions on doll companies and artists that you would like to see offered at our shop.

 

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