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To view a large picture of the donations received so far click on the pictures below to see . When the large picture opens click on the right side of the picture to advance the Photo Gallery or click the left side of the large picture to view the previous picture. The name of the item and the donor are in the caption at the bottom of each photo. To return to the Fire-Flies website from the Photo Gallery click the "close button" at the bottom of the picture. Check back often for updates.
Many thanks to the companies and individuals listed below for their generous "helper" donations. We are pleased to give them credit for their support.
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Below are donations received so far for the 2010 Convention. Check back often for updates.
Sonia James
Gloria Alfarano
Margaret Wulff
Suzanne Watkins
Join us in Orlando, Florida on June 3, 2010
Programs and workshop information will be available soon.

Click on the links to the left to download a Registration Form for the 2010 Convention. A Dealer Contract is also available.

Please note that the Holiday Inn has been sold and is now the International Palms Resort. For Hotel Reservations call the hotel directly at 407-351-3500 and mention that you are with the Fire-Flies Golden Age of Dolls Convention for the special rate which accomodates up to 4 in a room. Click here for map and hotel and shuttle from airport information.

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Scroll down to see pictures of "helpers" donated by companies and individuals. And scroll down to enjoy the souvenirs and highlights of the 2009 Convention. The Convention was a tribute to Jeanne Niswonger, founder of Fire-Flies and Modern Doll Collectors Convention®.

To see Souvenirs of past conventions click here or on the link on the left above. Scroll down this page to see the Souvenirs from 2009 and to see pictures in Kodak Gallery from the 2009 convention click here.
"JUST IMAGINE......."
June 3 - 6, 2010 ORLANDO, FLORIDA
International Palms Resort & Conference Center- 407-351-3500
the former Holiday Inn International Drive Resort
LUXURIOUS ROOMS for up to Four People - $79.00 per night + tax
Tell Hotel that you are with the Fire-Flies Doll Convention for the special rate.
Reservations must be made by May 1, 2010 for special rate.
Excitement built as the "Doll Cousins" got ready to visit at the Family Reunion at Grandma's house.

  • On Thursday Night at the Welcome Party the "Cousins" that attendees brought met each other and the first souvenir Doll was presented.
  • On Friday the Sales Room opened at 9:00 am. Programs and workshops were presented during the day and Friday evening featured a Banquet at which the second Doll and more souvenirs were presented.
  • Saturday brought more workshops and programs with the Sales Room open to attendees and the public in the afternoon.
  • On Saturday afternoon one of the most awaited events at the Convention occurred - the drawings for the "helper" items that are donated by attendees, doll artists, doll companies, and others,  and for which tickets are sold.
  • Our heart-felt thanks go to the many companies and individuals who generously donated.
  • On Saturday evening another Banquets and the presentation of the third Doll and more souvenirs was followed by playing Goldy, our version of Bingo.
  • At the Sunday morning Breakfast even more souvenirs were presented followed by an Auction.
  • And for those who just didn't want the fun to come to an end, there was a complimentary Paper Doll Party on Monday Morning.
2009 HIGHLIGHTS
Fire-Flies
Golden Age of Dolls
Eighth Annual Convention
Dolls we played with in the 30's, 40's, and 50's
Souvenirs from Vogue® and others
Four meals
Sales Room
Drawings for Helpers
Workshops
Programs and Speakers
2010 SOUVENIRS

Vogue Dolls, Inc.
SPECIAL CREATIONS BY FIRE-FLIES
AND LOTS OF OTHER SURPRISES!!!
An Auction
Favors and Entertainment
"Goldy" - our version of Bingo
Thursday eve Social with
Workshop & Refreshments
Doll Doctor on premises & Doll Appraisals
Doll Doctor
Dr. Margaret Wulff, DDA has an ER on the premises.
She can diagnose and in some cases she is able to do minor "same day surgery".
Bring your patients for an on the spot exam. Click on picture for a preview.
SPEAKER
JEANNE NISWONGER WOOD
Founder of Fire Flies and Modern Doll Collectors Convention®
$250 Registration includes
Absentee Packages available
     Just imagine........!
Thursday night until Sunday noon from morning to night with four workshops, four programs, four meals, entertainment, helpers, lots of souvenirs, an auction, doll doctor, sales room, and conviviality, all included for one price.
Yes, it's really real!!!
You’re not ‘just imagining’
all of this.
The Sales Room is open to the Public on Saturday from 1-3 pm and Sunday 1-4 pm.
Jeanne Niswonger holding the souvenir doll named for her. So was so surprised when she opened the box and the delighted look on her face tells all.Jeanne had no idea that the souvenir doll was named for her. The Vogue doll is a Crib Crowd Baby.The doll was a collaboration between Vogue and Fire-Flies. Margaret Wulff designed the Christening dress and Bonnet. Expert seamstress, Helaine Eckstein, created this beutiful confection from cotton heritage fabric and silk ribbon. Mary Ellis embroidered the silk ribbon rosettes on the bonnet.Accesories for the doll included a diaper, a tagged Vogue "onsie" with booties, a tagged Vogue blanket with bear. Vogue created a ribbon in Jeanne's honor and a tiny little cross completed the ensemble.Inside the box was a "Birth Certificate" personally signed by Linda and David Smith of Vogue as "Attending Physicians".Jeanne Niswonger autographed the labels on the box lids at the dinner at which the souvenir doll was distributed."Grandma", in spite of her stern appearance, was delighted to see all her grandchildren. Grandma, a Richard Simmons doll, is named Marge and her Bulldog is Max.Vogue's Dress Me redheaded Boy Doll couldn't wait to get out of the box to begin his adventures, the first of which was receiving a brand new wardrobe.The Boy "Cousin" dress-me doll's wardrobe included Cargo Pants made by sisters, Susan Dart and Linda Fleming, AKA "adollsewloved".A wool sweater, hand knitted by Margaret Stewart, has incredible detail. Notice the tiny buttons and button holes.Leather sandals handmade by Robin Carr completed this oufit.Vogue's tagged pajamas with tiny Sparky allowed "Cousin" to get a good night's sleep.The next day Grandma had Sand Boxes waiting for each of her grandchilren. This little Cousin and Sparky just can't wait until she can get to Home Depot to buy sand to fill it. The Sand Box was made by Robert W. Puck.Saturday brought the presentation of a copy of a Vogue 50s Cowboy outfit for the little boy which included wool felt pants with attached bodice made by Cyndi Harris. Add a vest, bandana, handkerchief, star "badge", lasso, and cowboy hat and this buckaroo was ready to saddle up and ride.Cowboy Boots in the form of a "Take-it, Make-it" kit when completed at home will have this little guy riding off into the sunset in style.
Below are pictures of the Souvenirs of the 2009 Convention.  When the large picture opens click on the right side of the           picture to advance the Photo Gallery or click the left side of the large picture to view the previous picture. The name of the   item and the donor are in the caption at the bottom of each photo. To return to the Fire-Flies website from the Photo                Gallery click the "close button" at the bottom of the picture.
"Afro American" Modern Dress Me Jill Doll donated by Vogue Dolls, Inc.10.5" hard vinyl, jointed knees and elbows. "Thinking of You" donated by Vogue DollsModern Dress Me AA donated by Vogue Dolls"Edith the Lonely Doll" in felt by Madame Alexander. donated by The Toy Shoppe. Hand-painted features, fingers are individually stitched. 12" tall. Includes a mini book of The Lonely Doll in color. "Jada" by Helen Kish. Donated by Kish and Company"Penny Brite Velvet" donated by CharismaAdora "Parade" donated by Charisma"Chalise Victorian Ornament" donated by Charisma"Grandma Sunday of Ginger Hollow" donated by Cherie Maude. Hand painted. Nine ball joints for posability. 22" highSubscription to "Paper Doll Review" donated by Paper Doll ReviewMini Ginny "Crayons" donated by Toy Village"Megan" by Tonner donated by Marge WulffColeman Camping Tent"Dorothea" by Engel Puppen donated by Katherine Milla"Grace" UFDC Souvenir 2009 by Beverly Walker donated by Sonia Davis"Going to the Big Game" by Madame Alexander. 2007 Fall Friendship Luncheon Souvenir Doll. Donated by Madame Alexander Doll Club."Juanín Pérez" 18" vinyl doll by the Mariquita Pérez Company of Spain. Donated by Diane Milla"Barbie Wicked Witch of the West" by Mattel. Donated by Suzanne Watkins"Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Dolls & Collectibles" by Sibyl St. John Dewein and Joan Ashabraner. Donated by Karen Puck"Crib Crowd Baby in Pink" by Vogue. Donated by Gloria Alfarano“Ginny Paper Dolls” 2 Dolls & Ginny’s Pup, 8 sheets - 27 Outfits & Accessories Signed by Sue Nettleingham & Patti Chilbbeck Meuler "Wish Upon a Star" by Vogue Dolls - Limited edition of 100 from EXPO August 2004. Donated by Ruth Leif."Dolly Dingle Sissy Snooks" by Goebel. 9" tall. Donated by Cyndi Harris"Baby Dimples" LE 130TH Anniversary reproduction donated by HORSMAN. 20" tall in ivory dress with lace around collar and bottom of skirt."Sister" reproduction from the Millenium Series. Donated by Horsman Ltd.
Karen Puck
Diane Milla
Ruth Leif
Cyndi Harris