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Dolls and the Tale of Genji

The dolls made by "Andrea" are stunning and today she brings you "The Tale of Genji" where you can enjoy seeing the Lady Murasaki Shikibu and her friend Ming-Gwok along with Genji, The Shining Prince and his daughter Akadshi Girl.

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Commedia dell'arte Part Two

Octogenarian Andrea takes us into her world of her hand crafted "Commedia dell'arte" dolls with the showcasing of Harlequin, Pierrette, Pierrot, Columbine and Puncinella.

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Commedia dell'arte: Part One

Octogenarian Andrea today presents for you a "little touch of class' in showcasing dolls from the theartical world of "Commedia dell'arte" which originated in Italy and popular in Europe in the C16th - C18th.

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The Hippy Elves

In our second post on the dolls being created by "Octogenarian Andrea" we meet The Hippy Elves! They are wild and free and today were learn from Andrea how she made them and importantly where their journey might be taking them.

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Doll Making with Octogenarian Andrea

Meet the amazing dolls being made by "Octogenarian Andrea" from country Victoria, Australia who will take you on a journey through Seasons, Nursery Rhymes, Shakespeare and much, much more. Join us in the wonderful world of creativity, imagination and skill.

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Amazing Humanoid Automata

Be amazed at these three little Humanoid Automata: the musician, the draughtsman and the writer. The dolls are 240 years old and a testament to the creativity and skill of Pierre Jaquet-Droz, his son Henri-Louis Jaquet-Droz and fellow clockmaker Jean-Frédéric Leschot. Image: en.wikipedia.org

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Not to forget multi-talented Ann Wyeth McCoy: painter, pianist, composer

We continue examining the Wyeth Dynasty of artists with Ann Wyeth McCoy, daughter of N.C.Wyeth. She was not only a painter but a pianist and composer. Image: rocklandstrand.com

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Dolls Houses

Antiques Roadshow featured one of Britain's oldest and most valuable doll's house worth £150,000 . The house was made in 1705 on the Isle of Dogs for a Miss E Westbrook. What is remarkable is that it has remained within the original family for over 300 years and in its original condition.

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