Doll Show & Sale at Sauder Village
For Immediate Release
From Sauder Village
Contact: Kim Krieger
kmkrieger@saudervillage.org
419.446.2541
For Community Calendar: Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 –
Doll and Teddy Bear Show and Sale at Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio.
Phone 1-800-590-9755 or go to
www.saudervillage.org
Dolls, Teddy Bears and
High-Wheeled Bikes
at Sauder Village August 2 & 3
Archbold, OH - With renowned doll artist Robert Tonner and doll exhibitors from throughout the Midwest and beyond our shores on hand, Sauder Village will be the place for doll enthusiasts to gather on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 for the 25th annual Doll and Teddy Bear Show and Sale. A display and parade of high-wheeled bikes, doll classes and the popular “Private Preview and Sale” will add to the festivities of this fun-filled weekend at Sauder Village.
Through the years the Sauder Village Doll and Teddy Bear Show and Sale has maintained a reputation for its impressive scope of quality collectibles. Again this year more than 100 tables will be set in beautiful Founder’s Hall to showcase these treasured dolls. At this always-popular show guests can shop and enjoy an excellent variety of high-quality items including original, collectible and antique dolls and teddy bears. Also available will be accessories, supplies, clothing and patterns, furniture and books. This is an exciting opportunity to view an unusually extensive assortment of quality merchandise and meet other doll collectors who share the same passion for quality, craftsmanship and uniqueness.
This year’s featured guest is doll artist Robert Tonner. Robert Tonner’s life-long interest in dolls, top-level fashion designer experience, and designing and sculpting talents led to his creation of the Tonner Doll Company, one of the most successful and celebrated doll manufacturers in the world. The Tonner Company has manufactured fine dolls designed and sculpted by Robert, from little girl and classic character dolls to high-fashion dolls with exquisite collections of costumes. Robert purchased the Effanbee Doll Company in 2002 and has added his creativity to its legacy.
Robert has created a Sauder Village exclusive “Mary Lee” doll especially for this 25th anniversary show. The eight-inch doll represents Mary Lee Sauder, Erie's great-granddaughter, and is costumed in a lace-trimmed cotton dress with a white embroidered cotton pinafore, ankle boots and plaid cotton bonnet. This limited-edition doll is from the Kripplebush line of dolls that Robert has not made for some time. It is available for only $69.95 and may be reserved by calling Leslie Hartman at Sauder Village at 1-800-590-9755.
“We are thrilled to have Robert Tonner joining us for our Doll & Teddy Bear Show and Sale this year,” said Leslie Hartman, Sauder Village Retail Manager. “Robert is recognized around the world for his unique dolls and it is an honor to have him participating in our event again this year at Sauder Village.”
Other special highlights of the weekend include the Private Preview and Sale, dinner lecture and classes. The “Private Preview and Sale” is a unique opportunity for guests to visit the Doll Show on Saturday morning before the doors open to the general public. For only $25.00, guests can purchase a ticket to this private preview and receive a 2-day pass to the Village, special offers throughout Founder’s Hall, a Sauder Village Coupon Book and the chance to win an overnight stay at the Sauder Heritage Inn. For more details or to purchase a ticket for the Private Preview call Jan Nofziger at Sauder Village.
Another special feature of the weekend is an opportunity to learn more about Robert’s dolls and share a special evening with other doll collectors during the annual Saturday evening dinner lecture. Robert will share his doll making experiences as well as what is new for the future of dolls. This special event is always a wonderful time to make new friends and renew old friendships. Reserve your seats now for this relaxing and enjoyable evening at the Sauder Heritage Inn for only $25.00. There are also special classes being held in conjunction with this annual show and sale. A limited number of spaces are also available in the “The Art of Newborning” workshop. For more details or to register for the lecture or workshop call Sauder Village at 1-800-590-9755 or visit the website.
Robert Tonner is also hosting a special Collector’s Brunch on Sunday from 11:00-1:00 at the Sauder Heritage Inn. Brunch participants will even receive a special souvenir 16” fashion doll – dressed in style with the 1900’s. Cost for the breakfast, special program, and event doll is $125.00 and must be prepaid. Reservations must be received by July 25, 2008 at the Tonner Doll Company. More details are available at www.regonline.com/saudervillage
In the Historic Village this weekend, nearly 50 antique bicycles of all shapes and sizes will be on display as The Wheelmen gather for a fun-filled parade of high wheeled bicycles. The Wheelmen come from the tri-state region to share their love of these marvelous machines. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with the owners and collectors and can also see the bicycles in action during a parade at 2:00 each afternoon.
On both days in the Historic Village, children will have an opportunity to make clothes-pin dolls. On Saturday only there will also be tatting and rug hooking demonstrations for guests to enjoy.
The Doll Show and Sale runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 2 and from 11:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3. There is a “Show-Only” admission of $7.00 (other discounts apply).
The Historic Village is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and each Sunday afternoon from 12:00-4:00 p.m. through October 26. Village admission is $12.50 for adults and $6.25 for students ages 6-16. Children 5 and under are free with family and discounts are available for seniors and AAA members. For more information about Sauder Village and the 25th annual Doll and Teddy Bear Show and Sale phone 1-800-590-9755 or visit the website at www.saudervillage.org
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