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c. 1969 Greek Plastic Mini Baby

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Glenda's Logo

Glenda's Logo
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Sand Baby Castaway
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2000+ year old Roman Rag Doll
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Ancient Egypt Paddle Doll
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Saturday, March 31, 2018

Gigi's Dolls and Sherry's Teddy Bears 2018 Dolly Jaunt


It is with great pleasure that I dedicate this blog post to our friends at Gigi's Dolls and Sherry's Teddy Bears, Chicago, IL.  I have been buying dolls from this dynamic duo for many years, often from doll shows.  Many a doll has been repaired and outfitted from their wonderful stock.  All photos courtesy of Gigi's Dolls and Sherry's Teddy Bears. Gigi's Dolls and Sherry's Teddy Bears is now, also, on Rubylane.com. (https://www.rubylane.com/shop/gigisdolls).  You may read about them in April 2018 Ruby Lane Newsletter on Dolls. 





In September 2017, I boarded the Illinois Zephyr and took a train ride to The Windy City herself, Chicago.  I have to say that I love Chicago, and it is still one of my all time favorite cities, even those I have been privileged to visit overseas.  The train trip alone would have been enough of a thrill for me; I always feel like I’m living “Murder on the Orient Express” when I ride one.  I definitely think there is an advantage to being “the girl on the train!”

 




The destination, however, made it even more of a good time. I, and my friends in the West Central Illinois Doll Club, were headed to the legendary Gigi’s Dolls and Sherry’s Teddy Bears, doll store, doll museum, toy store, and doll hospital all in one location. This is the third year we have taken the trip, and it won’t be our last!




 

The gracious mother/daughter team of Gigi and Sherry open their shop on Monday just for us.  Waiting for us are home-made cookies, goodie bags, and a free doll or doll artifact that needs a good home.  One highlight was a seminar on restringing dolls.




 

Doll repair is another specialty of the house, and Gigi’s and Sherry’s ship all over the world.  One entire room consists of doll clothes form every era in every price range.  Another section consists of international costume dolls.  There is an entire library of books on dolls and related subjects and yet another area filled with doll houses and miniatures.

 

Gigi’s and Sherry’s feature Steiff and magnificent antique dolls.  Their own unusual collection is on permanent display.  Those who love artist dolls won’t be disappointed, and vintage doll collecting interests are well represented, too. If you love dolls and miniatures, you have to visit this wonderful place!!

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