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Sunday, August 28, 2011

Tuck Comb Doll from James Orem


This is a wooden doll, carved by James Orem. He is retiring from making dolls as he has neuropathy; it will be a loss for doll lovers and collectors, as he makes very lovely dolls. I am lucky to have two of his dolls, the latest pictured above. She will get an outfit sometime in the future, and I have not yet named her. I am trying to think of the female version of "James" as that would be appropriate, I think.

This is a "tuck comb" doll (called that because of the hairdo), and I can identity one on sight but really don't know a lot about them. They were made of wood, with the shape of a Queen Anne doll (small waist). I saw one just recently in the Rosemarie Whyle Doll Museum in Bellvue, WA. Sadly, the museum is closing the end of February, 2012, so if you are planning a trip to the Seattle area between now and then, please do stop in and see the dolls there. They are wonderful, especially if you are interested in historical dolls.
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  1. MaryAugust 28, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    So her name could be Jamie! huh? Nice momento to have in your collection!

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  2. barbAugust 29, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Yes, Mary, but I'm also considering Jamilyn, Jamielee, Jaira, and Jamea. Right now, I'm leaning toward Jamea, because it sounds less "contemporary," since she's not a contemporary doll.

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