Dolls by Bettina

I was browsing the web today for articles on toys and The Holocaust,and stumbled on a blog that was denigrating one of my favorite doll books, a miniature, doll-sized volume called Dolls by an artist, Bettina. The book is a story told to a small girl who is asking for a doll. The person who answers talks about all types of dolls, famous antiques, foreign dolls, home made dolls and clowns. She is teaching the little girl about dolls, and the child finally says she just wants "dolls, just dolls to love." The book is illustrated in charming watercolors and is very sweet. Well, the blog today knew nothing about dolls. He made fun of the authors name, and insinuated that the French fashion doll illustrated was promoting prostitution. He called other dolls racist and accused the author of perpetuating racists and negative stereotypes. He doesnt'know dolls or collectors. Dolls is a child's book, written in the early 60s. It is meant to introduce young children to antique and collectible dolls. The sheer diversity is entrancing. My copy came from a great department and stationery store we used to have here. They had doll books,and wonderful dolls on display upstairs. I loved it. This nasty blog showed what a little ignorance can do to someone's innocent hobby. My comment, educate yourself and get a life, and don't insult someone else's ethnic art.

My rant for tonight. Inspite of the Scrooges and missions organizaion and reducation out there,happy dolling!