Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed!
FOUR teeth! That's great for an Oregonian!! Melissa Ricci wrote: Hello Everyone, We just got home from an antiques auction where we won an Edison talking doll!! She really looks to be in very good condition for being nearly 120 years old. Unfortunately, she is missing her phonograph. Her bisque head has no cracks and is stamped 224 on the back. She has all four teeth and her paint is clean and bright. There is a cork in the back of the head. Her arms and legs are wood/composite and appear to have been restrung at some point. She is missing a few fingers and one of her big toes. We think we can easily remake these but don't want to over restore her. She has what appears to be a very old, if not original, wig and what looks to be newer doll clothes. We have read a lot about these dolls online to learn about their history. However, we are not sure if replacement phonographs, original and/or repros, still exist in the market. We would like to restore her to as original condition as possible. So, we would need to know what can and should be done and what should be left alone. We have many pictures available to anyone who is interested. Thanks so much! Melissa and Nick ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed!
Thanks Dennis! --- On Sat, 4/20/13, Dennis Back wrote: From: Dennis Back Subject: Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! To: "Antique Phonograph List" Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 6:48 PM Melissa, I just sent you Charley's contact info offlist. Dennis --- On Sat, 4/20/13, Ricciband wrote: From: Ricciband Subject: Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 4:50 PM Thank you for the great lead, Dennis! Do you know Charley's contact info? Thanks, Melissa ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed!
Melissa, I just sent you Charley's contact info offlist. Dennis --- On Sat, 4/20/13, Ricciband wrote: From: Ricciband Subject: Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 4:50 PM Thank you for the great lead, Dennis! Do you know Charley's contact info? Thanks, Melissa ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed!
Not sure about where to obtain a reproduction phonograph for an Edison doll. I did read that after the failure of the talking doll, that many hundreds of dolls were sold off cheaply without the phonographs in them. This is why so many dolls show up today without phonographs in them. As far as doll cylinders: Go and find Jean Paul Agnard's web site and have a look there. He made lots of doll records at one time. He even has a fair amount of detailed info on there about how he made them. Chuck > > > Original Message >From: kathal...@gmail.com >To: phono-l@oldcrank.org >Subject: Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! >Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:49:34 -0600 > >>Thank you so much for posting that link. Learned something new >today. >> >> >> >>From the Desk of >>Kat Hall >>Executive Assistant to Ms. Smith (Publisher) >>Champagne Book Group >>Review Coordinator >>Author Liaison >>www.champagnebooks.com >>www.carnalpassions.com >>www.burstbooks.ca >> >>-Original Message- >>From: Tom Jordan >>Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 1:46 PM >>To: 'Antique Phonograph List' >>Subject: Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! >> >>Melissa and Nick, >>Here is a YouTube video of Charlie Hummell buying an Edison Doll for >his >>collection: >>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN2esotFBpc >>Tom >> >>-Original Message- >>From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org >[mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On >>Behalf Of Melissa Ricci >>Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 12:38 PM >>To: phono-l@oldcrank.org >>Subject: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! >> >>Hello Everyone, >> >>We just got home from an antiques auction where we won an Edison >talking >>doll!! She really looks to be in very good condition for being >nearly 120 >>years old. Unfortunately, she is missing her phonograph. >> >>Her bisque head has no cracks and is stamped 224 on the back. She >has all >>four teeth and her paint is clean and bright. There is a cork in the >back of >>the head. Her arms and legs are wood/composite and appear to have >been >>restrung at some point. She is missing a few fingers and one of her >big >>toes. We think we can easily remake these but don't want to over >restore >>her. She has what appears to be a very old, if not original, wig and >what >>looks to be newer doll clothes. >> >>We have read a lot about these dolls online to learn about their >history. >>However, we are not sure if replacement phonographs, original and/or >repros, >>still exist in the market. We would like to restore her to as >original >>condition as possible. So, we would need to know what can and should >be done >>and what should be left alone. We have many pictures available to >anyone who >>is interested. >> >>Thanks so much! >>Melissa and Nick >>___ >>Phono-L mailing list >>http://phono-l.org >> >>___ >>Phono-L mailing list >>http://phono-l.org >> >>___ >>Phono-L mailing list >>http://phono-l.org >> $4.95/mo. National Dialup, Anti-Spam, Anti-Virus, 5mb personal web space. 5x faster dialup for only $9.95/mo. No contracts, No fees, No Kidding! See http://www.All2Easy.net for more details! ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed!
Thank you for the great lead, Dennis! Do you know Charley's contact info? Thanks, Melissa T-Mobile, America's First Nationwide 4G Network Original message Subject: Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! From: Dennis Back To: Antique Phonograph List CC: Hi Melissa, Jean Paul Agnard has been selling the cylinders for the dolls. His first cylinders were wax and VERY fragile, but he came out with an improved, indestructible version. Here is his website: http://www3.sympatico.ca/jean-paul.agnard/phonograph/reproduction.htm You can see the cylinder there. You might want to write him and ask if he has any repro mechanisms or knows where to find one. Like Tom said in his previous post, Charley (yes Char"ley") Hummel would also be a good person to write to. Best regards, Dennis --- On Sat, 4/20/13, Melissa Ricci wrote: From: Melissa Ricci Subject: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 1:37 PM Hello Everyone, We just got home from an antiques auction where we won an Edison talking doll!! She really looks to be in very good condition for being nearly 120 years old. Unfortunately, she is missing her phonograph. Her bisque head has no cracks and is stamped 224 on the back. She has all four teeth and her paint is clean and bright. There is a cork in the back of the head. Her arms and legs are wood/composite and appear to have been restrung at some point. She is missing a few fingers and one of her big toes. We think we can easily remake these but don't want to over restore her. She has what appears to be a very old, if not original, wig and what looks to be newer doll clothes. We have read a lot about these dolls online to learn about their history. However, we are not sure if replacement phonographs, original and/or repros, still exist in the market. We would like to restore her to as original condition as possible. So, we would need to know what can and should be done and what should be left alone. We have many pictures available to anyone who is interested. Thanks so much! Melissa and Nick ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed!
Thank you so much! Melissa T-Mobile, America's First Nationwide 4G Network Original message Subject: Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! From: Tom Jordan To: 'Antique Phonograph List' CC: Melissa and Nick, Here is a YouTube video of Charlie Hummell buying an Edison Doll for his collection: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN2esotFBpc Tom -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Ricci Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 12:38 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! Hello Everyone, We just got home from an antiques auction where we won an Edison talking doll!! She really looks to be in very good condition for being nearly 120 years old. Unfortunately, she is missing her phonograph. Her bisque head has no cracks and is stamped 224 on the back. She has all four teeth and her paint is clean and bright. There is a cork in the back of the head. Her arms and legs are wood/composite and appear to have been restrung at some point. She is missing a few fingers and one of her big toes. We think we can easily remake these but don't want to over restore her. She has what appears to be a very old, if not original, wig and what looks to be newer doll clothes. We have read a lot about these dolls online to learn about their history. However, we are not sure if replacement phonographs, original and/or repros, still exist in the market. We would like to restore her to as original condition as possible. So, we would need to know what can and should be done and what should be left alone. We have many pictures available to anyone who is interested. Thanks so much! Melissa and Nick ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed!
Thank you so much for posting that link. Learned something new today. From the Desk of Kat Hall Executive Assistant to Ms. Smith (Publisher) Champagne Book Group Review Coordinator Author Liaison www.champagnebooks.com www.carnalpassions.com www.burstbooks.ca -Original Message- From: Tom Jordan Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 1:46 PM To: 'Antique Phonograph List' Subject: Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! Melissa and Nick, Here is a YouTube video of Charlie Hummell buying an Edison Doll for his collection: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN2esotFBpc Tom -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Ricci Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 12:38 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! Hello Everyone, We just got home from an antiques auction where we won an Edison talking doll!! She really looks to be in very good condition for being nearly 120 years old. Unfortunately, she is missing her phonograph. Her bisque head has no cracks and is stamped 224 on the back. She has all four teeth and her paint is clean and bright. There is a cork in the back of the head. Her arms and legs are wood/composite and appear to have been restrung at some point. She is missing a few fingers and one of her big toes. We think we can easily remake these but don't want to over restore her. She has what appears to be a very old, if not original, wig and what looks to be newer doll clothes. We have read a lot about these dolls online to learn about their history. However, we are not sure if replacement phonographs, original and/or repros, still exist in the market. We would like to restore her to as original condition as possible. So, we would need to know what can and should be done and what should be left alone. We have many pictures available to anyone who is interested. Thanks so much! Melissa and Nick ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed!
Hi Melissa, Jean Paul Agnard has been selling the cylinders for the dolls. His first cylinders were wax and VERY fragile, but he came out with an improved, indestructible version. Here is his website: http://www3.sympatico.ca/jean-paul.agnard/phonograph/reproduction.htm You can see the cylinder there. You might want to write him and ask if he has any repro mechanisms or knows where to find one. Like Tom said in his previous post, Charley (yes Char"ley") Hummel would also be a good person to write to. Best regards, Dennis --- On Sat, 4/20/13, Melissa Ricci wrote: From: Melissa Ricci Subject: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 1:37 PM Hello Everyone, We just got home from an antiques auction where we won an Edison talking doll!! She really looks to be in very good condition for being nearly 120 years old. Unfortunately, she is missing her phonograph. Her bisque head has no cracks and is stamped 224 on the back. She has all four teeth and her paint is clean and bright. There is a cork in the back of the head. Her arms and legs are wood/composite and appear to have been restrung at some point. She is missing a few fingers and one of her big toes. We think we can easily remake these but don't want to over restore her. She has what appears to be a very old, if not original, wig and what looks to be newer doll clothes. We have read a lot about these dolls online to learn about their history. However, we are not sure if replacement phonographs, original and/or repros, still exist in the market. We would like to restore her to as original condition as possible. So, we would need to know what can and should be done and what should be left alone. We have many pictures available to anyone who is interested. Thanks so much! Melissa and Nick ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed!
Melissa and Nick, Here is a YouTube video of Charlie Hummell buying an Edison Doll for his collection: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN2esotFBpc Tom -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Ricci Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 12:38 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! Hello Everyone, We just got home from an antiques auction where we won an Edison talking doll!! She really looks to be in very good condition for being nearly 120 years old. Unfortunately, she is missing her phonograph. Her bisque head has no cracks and is stamped 224 on the back. She has all four teeth and her paint is clean and bright. There is a cork in the back of the head. Her arms and legs are wood/composite and appear to have been restrung at some point. She is missing a few fingers and one of her big toes. We think we can easily remake these but don't want to over restore her. She has what appears to be a very old, if not original, wig and what looks to be newer doll clothes. We have read a lot about these dolls online to learn about their history. However, we are not sure if replacement phonographs, original and/or repros, still exist in the market. We would like to restore her to as original condition as possible. So, we would need to know what can and should be done and what should be left alone. We have many pictures available to anyone who is interested. Thanks so much! Melissa and Nick ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed!
Melissa, Congratulations on your find! I saw Charlie Hummell on a show a while back and a picker brought him an Edison Doll for his collection. On that show I seem to remember his saying that repro phonographs can be had for those dolls, but that they are very expensive. I would think that the wax record for it would the rare part of the puzzle. Tom -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Ricci Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 12:38 PM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! Hello Everyone, We just got home from an antiques auction where we won an Edison talking doll!! She really looks to be in very good condition for being nearly 120 years old. Unfortunately, she is missing her phonograph. Her bisque head has no cracks and is stamped 224 on the back. She has all four teeth and her paint is clean and bright. There is a cork in the back of the head. Her arms and legs are wood/composite and appear to have been restrung at some point. She is missing a few fingers and one of her big toes. We think we can easily remake these but don't want to over restore her. She has what appears to be a very old, if not original, wig and what looks to be newer doll clothes. We have read a lot about these dolls online to learn about their history. However, we are not sure if replacement phonographs, original and/or repros, still exist in the market. We would like to restore her to as original condition as possible. So, we would need to know what can and should be done and what should be left alone. We have many pictures available to anyone who is interested. Thanks so much! Melissa and Nick ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
Re: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed!
I've never heard of or seen one of these, at least as far as I know. Is there a place where we could see this awesome doll that you have added to your collection? From the Desk of Kat Hall Executive Assistant to Ms. Smith (Publisher) Champagne Book Group Review Coordinator Author Liaison www.champagnebooks.com www.carnalpassions.com www.burstbooks.ca -Original Message- From: Melissa Ricci Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 11:37 AM To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed! Hello Everyone, We just got home from an antiques auction where we won an Edison talking doll!! She really looks to be in very good condition for being nearly 120 years old. Unfortunately, she is missing her phonograph. Her bisque head has no cracks and is stamped 224 on the back. She has all four teeth and her paint is clean and bright. There is a cork in the back of the head. Her arms and legs are wood/composite and appear to have been restrung at some point. She is missing a few fingers and one of her big toes. We think we can easily remake these but don't want to over restore her. She has what appears to be a very old, if not original, wig and what looks to be newer doll clothes. We have read a lot about these dolls online to learn about their history. However, we are not sure if replacement phonographs, original and/or repros, still exist in the market. We would like to restore her to as original condition as possible. So, we would need to know what can and should be done and what should be left alone. We have many pictures available to anyone who is interested. Thanks so much! Melissa and Nick ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
[Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed!
Hello Everyone, We just got home from an antiques auction where we won an Edison talking doll!! She really looks to be in very good condition for being nearly 120 years old. Unfortunately, she is missing her phonograph. Her bisque head has no cracks and is stamped 224 on the back. She has all four teeth and her paint is clean and bright. There is a cork in the back of the head. Her arms and legs are wood/composite and appear to have been restrung at some point. She is missing a few fingers and one of her big toes. We think we can easily remake these but don't want to over restore her. She has what appears to be a very old, if not original, wig and what looks to be newer doll clothes. We have read a lot about these dolls online to learn about their history. However, we are not sure if replacement phonographs, original and/or repros, still exist in the market. We would like to restore her to as original condition as possible. So, we would need to know what can and should be done and what should be left alone. We have many pictures available to anyone who is interested. Thanks so much! Melissa and Nick ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
