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Antique German
From the 1840’s through until the early 1920’s, some of the most beautiful dolls ever created, were produced in Germany.
The earliest dolls, often referred to as Parian (meaning untinted bisque) were created in famous pottery factories in Copenhagen and in Dresden. These dolls had beautifully delicate molded features, including not only their faces, but their hair as well, often with molded ribbons, bows, snood, flowers and sometimes a collar. Delicate exacting colorations made every one of these dolls a work of art. These dolls are rare and valuable.
Their popularity peaked around the end of the 1870’s and can be dated by their hairstyles. Parian Bisque led to the more common China Head Dolls. These dolls were mass produced, and have a shiny glaze finish over the plain untinted bisque. These dolls ranged in size from tiny 1†tall frozen charlotte type dolls to large as 24â€. These dolls were most popular between 1860 and 1900, as a cheaper alternative to the latest doll craze, that of tinted unglazed bisque that was becoming more and more popular and available. In the early 1890’s the German doll manufacturers began mass producing many lovely quality dolls that began to rival the quality of the French dolls.
Dolls began to be modelled after real children. Emotions and expressions became visible. The famous period of the “dolly type†face was born.
These beautiful dolly face dolls traditionally had “sleep eyes†made to open and close, set into the head carefully with plaster. The eyes were hand blown glass. They also have open mouths, usually showing 4 upper teeth. Fine mohair wigs, or human hair wigs were also used on these dolls. The heads were attached to sophisticated ball joint bodies.
Many of these dolly face dolls were produced in small cottage industry circumstances, and the maker of many remains unknown. The more famous German doll manufacturers such as Heinrich Handwerck, Heuback-Kopplesdorf, Kammer and Reinhard, J.D.Kestner, Armand Marseille and Simon and Halbig, clearly placed their hallmark, and doll mold numbers onto the back of the doll’s neck, making it possible to date, value and appraise many of their dolls.
One of the most famous dolls of all to come out of this period was the “Bye-Lo†baby doll. It is documented that the artist, Grace Storey Putnam searched hospital nurseries in the early 1920’s looking for just the right tiny model for this doll. The Bye-Lo baby was followed by “My Dream Babyâ€.
The value placed on Antique German Dolls, is based on their rarity, on the quality in craftsmanship of a particular doll, the condition of the doll, and by how much of the doll remains in original condition. This will include such factors as repairs to the head or body, replaced eyes or wig, and many other factors.
Antique German dolls continue to appreciate in value. The quality and talent put into every doll made is appreciated more and more by collectors of antique dolls as the years go by.
About the Author:
For more information on doll collecting, and antique dolls, visit http://www.eloradollhouse.com Jayne Cremasco has been a doll retailer and appraiser for over 25 years.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Antique German Dolls – a Little Bit of History
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ANTIQUE COLOUR MAP 1876. THE GERMAN EMPIRE $9.99 |
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QUALITY ANTIQUE GERMAN ? 18K GOLD TURQUOISE SEAL RING $475.00 |
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LEHMAN German Antique Wagon Horse Clown Car Tin Toy $2,600.00 |
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ANTIQUE GERMAN SURGICAL CATGUT THREAD IN 3 GLASS VIALS $50.00 |
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Antique German Porcelain Dolls Book Heubach Hertwig $27.97 |
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Antique German Character Dolls ID Guide Bisque & Others $63.75 |
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CLASSIC Antique Bisque Doll Book German Kestner Nippon $25.46 |
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NATIVITY FIGURE ANTIQUE GERMAN CHRISTMAS 1920´S TW231 $19.00 |
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NATIVITY FIGURE ANTIQUE GERMAN CHRISTMAS 1920´S TW230 $19.00 |
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NATIVITY FIGURE ANTIQUE GERMAN CHRISTMAS 1920´S TW229 $19.00 |
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NATIVITY FIGURE ANTIQUE GERMAN CHRISTMAS 1920´S TW228 $19.00 |
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NATIVITY FIGURE ANTIQUE GERMAN CHRISTMAS 1920´S TW227 $19.00 |
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NATIVITY FIGURE ANTIQUE GERMAN CHRISTMAS 1920´S TW226 $19.00 |
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NATIVITY FIGURE ANTIQUE GERMAN CHRISTMAS 1920´S TW225 $19.00 |
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NATIVITY FIGURE ANTIQUE GERMAN CHRISTMAS 1920´S TW224 $19.00 |
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ANTIQUE GERMAN SURGICAL CATGUT THREAD IN 3 GLASS VIALS $50.00 |
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1940 Antique Rare German Porcelain Figure Art Sculpture $449.00 |
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Antique Christmas blown glass FISH Ornament German $9.99 |
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Antique 1899 1906 John Yeager Jager German Bible Book $28.89 |
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1916 Antique Print : German Machine Guns Drawn by Dogs $39.99 |
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ANGEL & GILR PICTURE MONASTERY WORK ANTIQUE GERMAN D9 $175.00 |
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DACHSHUND DOG ENS CHINA PORCELAIN ANTIQUE GERMAN DD1 $189.00 |
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BUTTERFLY ENS CHINA PORCELAIN ANTIQUE GERMAN DD4 $89.00 |
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Antique German Bisque Goddess Classical Lady Figure $475.00 |
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Antique PEONY CHERUB LACE COVERLET CURTAIN -German^j^ $65.99 |
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Antique ROMANTIC LACE SHEET CURTAIN SHOWER -German^i^ $59.99 |
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TREMONT GERMAN TOWNSHIP CLARK COUNTY OHIO ANTIQUE PRINT $20.00 |
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Antique White on White Emb ROSES Duvet Cover -German^i^ $58.99 |
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ANTIQUE GERMAN EMPIRE GERMANY MAP POMERANIA HANOVER NR $5.00 |
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Antique RED STRIPE LINEN CHRISTMAS FABRIC -German^i^ $42.99 |
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GERMAN ANTIQUE PICTURES RESIDENZSTADT POSTCARD ALBUM * $38.00 |
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Antique German Estate Tin Souvenir Pin Burg Lichtenberg $11.03 |
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4 ANTIQUE LINEN DAMASK DINNER NAPKINS -German^i^ $29.99 |
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1719 Montfaucon Antique Print Roman German Combat Scene $32.97 |
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BEAUTIFUL DEER ANTLER INKWELL ANTIQUE GERMAN 1890´S i1 $189.00 |
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CIGAR CUTTER DEER ANTLER ANTIQUE GERMAN 1900´S L10 $55.22 |
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DELAROCHE NAPOLEON REPRO ANTIQUE GERMAN POSTCARD * $35.00 |
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LARGE WOODEN CRUZIFIX ANTIQUE GERMAN 1890´S TE5 $129.00 |
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Antique German Porcelain Miniature Swan w/Rose Figurine $4.99 |
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ANTIQUE LARGE GERMAN CT HANDPAINTED OVAL SERVING BOWL $29.25 |
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ANTIQUE CARD GERMAN YEAST.CO NICE $0.99 |
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Treves Germany German View Old Print 1855 Antique $27.31 |
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(!826) Antique Collectible German bible ,Johann Hubner, $1,200.00 |
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Strasbourg Cathedral Germany German Print 1861 Antique $27.31 |
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German English Translation Dictionary for Antique Glass $20.00 |
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Antique German Apothecary Pharmacy Ambar Bottle $79.99 |
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1924 Antique German Bisque Dolls Catalog Reprint $39.00 |
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Antique German Bavarian Napoleonic Sword Napoleon Saber $1,600.00 |
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Dollmaster Sep 2004 Antique German & French Doll Prices $29.00 |
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Dollmaster Jul 2006 Antique German & French Doll Prices $49.00 |
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Purple Skies book Antique Dolls Bisque French German ++ $59.00 |
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Dollmaster Sep 2007 Antique German & French Doll Prices $49.00 |
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French & German Antique Dolls & Costumes Jumeau Bisque $75.00 |
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Antique Doll Collection Sale Results French German $59.00 |
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2009 DollMasters Antique Dolls Auction Catalog German $75.00 |
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Antique Victorian Doll Costumes 1820-1910 German French $49.00 |
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Antique German Character Dolls ID Guide Bisque & Others $63.75 |
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ANTIQUE 1895 GERMAN hardcover FAMILY BIBLE L. GOSSINE $24.99 |
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GM20, ANTIQUE GERMAN MAJOLICA PLATE SCHRAMBERG SMF $135.00 |
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GM16, ANTIQUE GERMAN MAJOLICA PLATE VILLEROY & BOCH $115.00 |
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Handmade Santa Claus~Vintage Antique German Christmas $53.00 |
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OLD ANTIQUE GERMAN MADAUS CARDBOARD TALCUM BOX $111.00 |
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ANTIQUE BAYER MEDICINE CHEST GERMAN DRUGS APOTHECARY $250.00 |
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French Fashion Doll book Jumeau Dress Antique German $49.00 |
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Antique German Bisque Kewpie Doll Marked O’Neill 5″ $20.00 |
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Antique German teddy bear with a lot of character $41.00 |
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ANTIQUE GERMAN KIENZLE CAR CLOCK 8 DAYS $338.00 |
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1940s PRE WW2 ANTIQUE VINTAGE GERMAN ‘BELL’ ALARM CLOCK $9.99 |
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Antique Cast Bronze German Glass Holder c.1700s $125.00 |
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Antique German Solid Silver 800 Flatware Set 160/PS $6,500.00 |
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Blonde long Curls Wig 4 Antique French German Doll 10 $9.99 |
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ANTIQUE GERMAN SCOTTY DOG WHEEL PULL PUSH TIN TOY~BELL $399.00 |
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Pretty Dress German French Antique lady China Head Doll $5.99 |
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ANTIQUE “OLD IVORY” GERMAN PORCELAIN PITCHER CLOVER A++ $9.99 |
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Dress 4 Antique French German Baby Doll $15.99 |
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German Empire: 1880 Antique Map $12.99 |
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Antique German Figural Lamp – 20th Century $247.45 |
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GORGEOUS, ANTIQUE GERMAN PORCELAIN 8″ PLATE $24.99 |
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ANTIQUE MINIATURE PORCELAIN GERMAN FIGURINE ON POTTY $9.99 |
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Antique 19th Century German Sword W/ Holder 1800’s $91.00 |
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Antique German Bread Board Gnomes & Wheel Barrow 1920 $41.00 |
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ANTIQUE GERMAN MILITARY SWORD – WK CO SOLINGEN $275.00 |
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Antique German Bisque Baby Doll Perfect Cond. $25.00 |
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Antique German Art Deco Pottery Vase Handpainted $49.99 |
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GM365, ANTIQUE GERMAN MAJOLICA TRAY LILY OF THE VALLEY $135.00 |
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ANTIQUE German Molded Porcelain TriDivided ServingTray $44.99 |
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CHIC ANTIQUE GERMAN PARROT BIRDS PORCELAIN BOWL SHABBY $23.99 |
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ANTIQUE EARLY COTTON DRESS FOR SMALL GERMAN DOLL~RARE! $12.49 |
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ANTIQUE TIN CALCULATOR GERMAN MANUAL ABACUS ” PRODUX ” $69.99 |
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Antique Vintage Bear Excellent Cond. European/German $35.00 |
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Pair of 24 Inch Antique German Mfg Dolls Bisque Heads $600.00 |
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Antique German Hunter’s 800 Silver Shirt/Cape Pin Acorn $65.00 |
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ANTIQUE JLMENAU HENNEBERG GERMAN PORCELAIN CANDY DISH $22.99 |
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ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARRIAGE CC&GP GERMAN BRASS HORN $160.00 |
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ANTIQUE GERMAN GONOSAN APHOTECARY EMPTY PILL BOX $50.00 |
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ANTIQUE German Figural Molded Charger, Woman & Child $24.99 |
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Antique TPM German Porcelain Greeting Cup/Saucer Gilded $9.90 |
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Large Antique German Doll Head #171 Marked K.- Kestner? $168.50 |
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4″ MOHAIR WIG- ANTIQUE-vint FRENCH -GERMAN -all bisque $43.99 |
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ANTIQUE~ARI~Painted~CELLULOID~Jointed~ BABY GERMAN DOLL $0.99 |
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Pair Fine English Bone China Coffee Mugs Sandra’s Rose Chintz $19.95 No one does china like England does china.. the bone china is just so thin and luxurious. Imported from England, this handsome pair of mugs feature a brilliant rose chintz design perfectly set against the white fine bone china background. These lovely straight sided mugs stand 4″ tall and measure 4.5″ across inclusive of the handle…. |
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Fine English Bone China Teacup and Saucer Calico Rose $21.95 No one does china like England does china.. the bone china is so thin, it is a dream to drink from. Imported from England, this handsome set features a stunning rose chintz design perfectly set against the white fine bone china background. The footed cup stands 3 inches tall and measures 5″ across inclusive of the handle. The matching saucer measures 6″ in diameter…. |
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German 20 Panel Clear Leaded Glass Pane Panel This early 1900 lovely 20 Pane Clear Leaded Glass Panel is from the Black Forrest region of Germany. The design is such that it can hang vertically or horizontally. It measures 50.00″ H X 22.25″ W X 01.25″ D hanging vertically; and, 22.25″ H X 50.00″ W X 01.25″ hanging horizontally, including the new wooden frame. This piece of architectural art is a by- product of Germany’s Black Forest area. Thi… |
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American Beauties: Famous Cars In Sound And Vision $27.99 American Beauties is a photographic homage to the legends of the road and a musical declaration of love for a lifestyle, which has been synonymous with shiny chrome beauties since the 1950s. Climb aboard for a fascinating journey with the icons of the road. Music CDs: The pictures are complimented by unforgetable oldies like: Little Richard “Lucille”, Percy Sledge “(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay… |
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Memories Of Christmas $22.99 Description: instrumental, antique music box; sounds a lot like the recordings of Rita Ford’s collection…. |
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Antique Christmas Treasury $10.98 … |
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Titanic [VHS] $1.98 Leonardo DiCaprio (Actor), Kate Winslet (Actor) | Rated: PG-13 | Format: VHS Tape… |
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Dumb & Dumber [VHS] $1.99 Delivering exactly what its title promises, this celebration of stupidity was Jim Carrey’s 1994 follow-up to Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Mask. The film pairs the rubber- faced wacky man with Jeff Daniels as the not-so-dynamic duo of Lloyd and Harry, dunderheads who come into the possession of a briefcase containing ransom money that is intended for Mob-connected kidnappers. Lauren Holly co… |
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A Walk to Remember [VHS] $2.53 With refreshing intelligence, A Walk to Remember offers welcome relief from the recent onslaught of teen-movie crudeness. Adapted from the novel by Nicholas Sparks and transplanted from 1958 to the present day, this admirable teen romance recognizes that two 18-year-olds–Landon (Shane West) and Jamie (pop singer Mandy Moore)–can be smart, mature, and sensible about the very real love they share…. |
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1930 Duesenberg Scroll Saw Pattern $17.95 Duesenberg woodworking plans – Elegant Auto from last century. A distinctive automobile highly favored by the well-to-do in the 1920s & 30s. Designed by a German immigrant to the US. The sleek styling can be reproduced with common shop power and hand tools. The contoured components are shaped using a router and sanding. Three wheel styles are outlined in the plans including one with realistic cris… |