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These are a few wonderful items that I thought would be nice to share.
First is an ad flyer for the Victory doll that Margit Nilsen produced during the war to help the Red Cross with part of the proceeds from this particular doll.
Second is an advertisement for her Deb-u-Doll.
Last is a pattern she did for McCalls for her Deb-u-Doll.
Really cool stuff.
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Very nice pattern ! love it
I would love to trade a copy of one of my rare patterns if your willing to . I have a very rare one I will share with you .
Thank you very much for your comments.
Trade sounds great! What might you have in mind?
I do have a few items that you may want to see.
You seem to have a very extensive collection that is very beautiful. Do you make all of the articles of clothing yourself or are they original?
I sewed for a museum for over 25 years . Email me at Manikin1234@aol.com and I will email you a few rare ones to look at . I have many many patterns but not all are rare . I wish to keep that between us :-) I would make copy for you since you love patterns also . I have a DUD and could sew the one you have . I also have the her Little Sister . I don't post all my manikins :-)
Oh and yes I did design my own clothes when sewing for museum .
I will await your email .