2008 Golden Age of Dolls Convention
Prince Charming
May 29 - June 1, 2008
VOGUE Y
Bearzabout Y Y Y
Many thanks to the companies and individuals listed below for their generous "helper" donations.
Clicking on the underlined name of the donor company will take you to that company's web site.
The red HeartY next to the company indicates that a picture of the donation is in the Photo Gallery below.
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Just close the linked window and you will be at the Fire-Flies site.
Below are donations received so far for the 2008 Convention. Check back often for updates.
Reverie Press Y Y Y Y Y Y
Ruth Leif Y Y
Helaine Eckstein Y Y
Marge Wulff Y
Mary Ellis Y
Petit Colin Doll kit with patterns Y
Jeanne Niswonger Wood Y
Linda Gorog Y
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Exciting events are on the horizon as Fire-Flies goes to school, presents an operetta, and much, much more.
We had a stellar line up of programs scheduled as well as workshops, speakers, and very special Saturday Madame Alexander Luncheon.
There are captions under most of the pictures.
Programs included Mary Ellis presenting "Hitty", a doll that was the protagonist of a book by Rachel Field. Mariquita Perez from Spain, a slide program plus doll exhibit was presented by Diane Milla. Mariquita was originally a composition doll introduced in 1939 who took the Spanish doll world by storm. She was reintroduced in 1995. You can get a preview at www.mariquitaperez.comWe were honored to have Judith Whorton present a program entitled "Boy! He's a Doll". Judith is an author and was on the staff of UFDC "Doll News" for 10 years and the Editor for six. She was associated with the Modern Doll Convention for many years.Susan Dart presented "Setting the Scene: Displaying the Dolls We Love". Susan is an expert at setting up vignettes that tell a story. She also writes poetry to accompany the scenes. She presented a PowerPoint slide program of scenes with verse entitled "Ginny Saves Christmas" as well as demonstrating how she arranges dolls and objects to form a story. All the slides are viewable in the Kodak Gallery pictures.Betty Martin's "Build a Bear" display for 8" dolls is also viewable in Kodak Gallery.
We are very excited to have been able to present a Madame Alexander Luncheon on Saturday and to have Diane McCarthy, President of the Madame Alexander Collectors Club as speaker at the Luncheon. Pat Burns, Editor of "The Review" presented a program on the history of the Madame Alexander Company. Look for Pat's review of the Fire-Flies Convention in the October 2008 issue of Dolls Magazine.Also look for an article in Doll Castle News by Karen to be published in the September - October issue of 2008.
For pictures of the souvenirs click on the small pictures below. A Photo Gallery will open with large pictures with captions You may 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.
Among the most awaited events at the 2008 Convention were the drawings for the "helpers", items that are donated by attendees, doll artists, doll companies, and others, for which tickets are sold. The drawing of the winning tickets was held on Saturday afternoon. Our heart-felt thanks go to the many companies and individuals listed below who have generously donated. As more donations arrive they will be added to the ones below.
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.
Much excitement was in the air on Saturday May 31 at the Madame Alexander Luncheon. Diane McCarthy, President of the Madame Alexander Collectors Club was the speaker and Pat Burns, Editor of "The Review" presented a program.
The Souvenir Doll was absolutely marvelous and the Center Pieces were astounding.
In addition there are more "helpers" for the Luncheon and can be see in the Photo Gallery below. Many thanks to the companies and individuals who so generously donated.
