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ABOUT US


 
Quality Porcelain Antique Reproduction dolls by award winning artist Carol Hanson.

Have you looked longingly at a gorgeous 1890s Bru Jne, or an original Bleuette, but found that paying $4,000 - $60,000 was just a bit much? Or, if you wanted to “play” dolls you might not choose to use the antique that you bought for $10,000?  There are many reasons to purchase a reproduction.  And the quality reproductions are an investment in itself.  So when thinking about that beautiful reproduction doll, consider the next best choice. Quality, beauty and affordability are exactly what these antique reproduction dolls are all about. Each one is poured in fine quality porcelain and lovingly painted, fired and assembled by Carol Hanson.  Costume choices are available and will be made specifically for the doll that you choose.  Not all costumes can be duplicated exactly as shown on the site.  Duplicates will be made as close as possible to the pictures posted.  

 

 

 

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ABOUT THE ARTIST, CAROL HANSON
 Adventure In Dolls began in the fall of 1992. Over the next decade, plus and after many doll classes, competitions and Doll Shows creating and selling the creations became a full-time endeavor. Carol  attained her Grand Master of Doll Making in Switzerland in 1997 and since then,has  judged doll competitions in Europe and the United States, participated in many Doll Shows and through the internet venue has sold many of her creations.

Each doll, hand painted by the artist, consists of only high-quality materials. All dolls have imported glass eyes (unless appropriately painted), mohair or human hair wigs and authentic costumes for their era. Many of the fabrics used for the costumes are imported from Europe and all are natural fibers such as silk, silk taffeta, cotton, voile and batiste unless otherwise requested.

The artist resides in Medford Oregon, where she has a studio, so all the bebes are born in the Northwest!

All of the pictures in the "Portfolio of Dolls" will give you an idea that Carol can do. However, all of the available dolls are not shown.  If you have a doll in mind that you may want, it could very well be in our stock and we can E-mail you a picture. Also, the exact costume may not be reproduced in the same fabric or colors, so each costume can vary and will be made to fit your specifications.

Adventure In Dolls accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover. Layaway is accepted and the terms are 25% down with 6 months to complete the transaction. For Special Orders or something out-of-stock, 50% down is required and the balance just prior to shipping. Dolls are completed in the order in which the requests are made. If the doll is not in stock there can be a 6-week period prior to receiving the doll. If after receiving your doll you are not satisfied, your funds, minus shipping charges will be returned upon the receipt of the doll back to the studio.

 

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Gildebrief front cover with Carol's doll.

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Show Schedule
 

January 30, 2010
Glendale, California -   Verdugo Hills Doll Club Show & Sale,
Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 North Verdugo Rd.
10 am - 3pm
Contact: 310-391-2853.
 
March 13, 2010
Dolls of the Attic annual Doll Show and Sale - 
Rogue Valley Christian Church, 1440 S Oakdale, Medford, OR 97501
10am - 3 pm  Contact: 541-582-4613.
 
May 22, 2010
 Medford, OR -  Bleuette Luncheon "Bleuette Goes Shopping in Paris"  - 
Red Lion Hotel, Medford     (open to registered attendees only) 
 
 

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Costuming

 

 

 

 

Quality costuming at a fraction of the cost. 

Contact RSG Designs @ rayleengriffiths@yahoo.com.

No patterns necessary.  Quality work with any type of fabric and size. 

All of the French Fashion dolls on this site have been costumed by Rayleen.

For more information contact Rayleen or Carol.

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Shipping
 
We offer the following shipping options:
 

Priority Mail (3-5 days)
$12.00 anywhere in US, includes insurance and confirmation
Global Express
cost estimated on international delivery location

Payment Methods
 
If you are interested in purchasing anything on this site, you may do so by contacting Carol Hanson at chanson0685@msn.com
We accept Mastercard and Visa.
 
You may also call 1-541-772-0177 to make an order over the phone. If you use a credit card, your order will ship immediately. If you pay by personal check, your order will ship 5 business days after we receive your check.

Privacy Policy
 
Contact information including email address, telephone number, address, etc. which is provided by the user is used solely for the purpose of completing the order. This includes information pertaining to gift recipients. Financial information including credit card numbers, expiration dates, billing address is used solely to bill the customer for their order.  
 
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