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Composition in Competition: UFDC Region 14 Conference, 2008

Composition in Competition: UFDC Region 14 Conference, 2008

In May of 2008 I attended the United Federation of Doll Club’s Region 14 Conference hosted by the Shaker Doll Club in Albany, NY. One of the best things about being a member of UFDC is the opportunity to attend these regional events, where you get together with other collectors to learn about dolls in programs and seminars, attend special doll events, meet doll artists, eat too much, shop in a sales room with great dealers, take home wonderful souvenirs, and generally have a blast. My favorite part is always the Competitive Exhibit. Attendees enter their dolls in various categories (like the Effanbee dolls above) which are judged by accredited doll experts on criteria including age, rarity and condition. The photos in this post are of just the dolls entered in the categories for composition dolls at that event.

Effanbee composition dolls
A closer look at two of the Effanbee dolls. The girl in blue is Patricia.
Effanbee Hawaiian doll
Effanbee Hawaiian doll
Effanbee Little Lady doll
Another Effanbee doll – Little Lady, perhaps?
Madame Alexander composition dolls
These are the entrants in the Madame Alexander category.
Alexander Jeannie Walker
A stunning example of Alexander’s Jeannie Walker took home the blue ribbon in this category.
Horsman composition dolls
This is the Horsman group.
Averill Manufacturing dolls
This is the category for dolls made by Averill Manufacturing.
Averill Manufacturing doll
A better look at the blue ribbon winning doll in the Averill Mfg. category.
Composition dolls by various makers
This category included dolls made by other manufacturers.
Dewees Cochran boy doll
A stunning boy doll by Dewees Cochran.
Cameo Scootles doll
Adorable Scootles doll by Cameo in a rare small size.
Doll News Magazine Winter 2018 – United Federation of Doll Clubs – UFDC

Doll News Magazine Winter 2018 – United Federation of Doll Clubs – UFDC

A look at what’s inside the Winter 2018 issue of Doll News, published by the United Federation of Doll Clubs, plus information on how to become a member of UFDC. Articles in this issue include the Barrois doll, plus the pattern to make her outfit shown on the cover; Leo Moss dolls; Seminole Indian dolls; and much more. For more information: www.ufdc.org