The Crossroads Doll And Teddy Bear Show was today in Clackamas, Oregon, at the Monarch Hotel. The hotel is in a nice spot because it's not in an overly crowded area. There is easy access, and plenty of parking.
Momma Cat got up early and went to the show at 8:30am! This is unusual, because Momma Cat would normally try to still be sleeping at that time on a Saturday morning!!!
But, Momma Cat has been getting up early to go to work several days this week, so her internal clock wakes her up at ungodly times in the a.m., so today she took advantage of it! She got up, bathed, ate breakfast, then went off to the doll show!
The advantage of getting to the show at 8:30am is that there are hardly any other people there at that time! The traffic was very light too, so travel time was minimal! It costs a couple of extra dollars to get in at 8:30, but Crossroads always offer a $1.00 off coupon with their announcements, so it works out pretty well. Momma Cat felt that it was worth a little extra money to have the run of the place and not have to worry about having her toes trod upon! She also got a free copy of a new doll magazine because she got there early!
Momma Cat looked all around the doll show several times, and saw a lot of really cute things. But, she only came away with one prize this time.
Here she is.
One of the vendors at the show had three little Ann Estelle dolls. They were all in great condition, but none of them had their original tags or boxes. Momma Cat was able to buy this little cutie for only $50, which is a real bargain! Her little jacket and hat are made out of felt, and she has an adorable pleated skirt. Not to mention her gloves, and some little yellow shoes!
Beside her is the Doll magazine Momma Cat got for free!
Momma Cat went to the doll show looking for a Robert Tonner "Patsy" doll, but she didn't see even one there! Oh well, there's always eBay, and there's always another doll show!!
- Momma Cat
Momma Cat got up early and went to the show at 8:30am! This is unusual, because Momma Cat would normally try to still be sleeping at that time on a Saturday morning!!!
But, Momma Cat has been getting up early to go to work several days this week, so her internal clock wakes her up at ungodly times in the a.m., so today she took advantage of it! She got up, bathed, ate breakfast, then went off to the doll show!
The advantage of getting to the show at 8:30am is that there are hardly any other people there at that time! The traffic was very light too, so travel time was minimal! It costs a couple of extra dollars to get in at 8:30, but Crossroads always offer a $1.00 off coupon with their announcements, so it works out pretty well. Momma Cat felt that it was worth a little extra money to have the run of the place and not have to worry about having her toes trod upon! She also got a free copy of a new doll magazine because she got there early!
Momma Cat looked all around the doll show several times, and saw a lot of really cute things. But, she only came away with one prize this time.
Here she is.
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| Ann Estelle, by the Robert Tonner Doll Company |
Beside her is the Doll magazine Momma Cat got for free!
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| Back of dress |
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| Side view |
Momma Cat went to the doll show looking for a Robert Tonner "Patsy" doll, but she didn't see even one there! Oh well, there's always eBay, and there's always another doll show!!
- Momma Cat
Your doll is adorable, what a great find! I wish I could have gone. Doll shows are so much fun!
ReplyDelete-Baby Cat
Assunta,
DeleteI wish you could've gone too! I miss doing things like this with you! You are the only person I know that loves dolls as much as I do!!
Momma Cat
She's so cute! Are you going to give her a special name?
ReplyDeleteMaureen,
DeleteShe is an Ann Estelle doll. I don't think that I could improve much on that one, do you?
- Momma Cat
What a cute deal that little dollie was! And a free magazine? Yes please! :)
ReplyDeleteYou can get on their mailing list and then they'll send you a newsletter, and let you know when the next doll show is in your area!
ReplyDelete- Momma Cat