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April 2021 Newsletter
Ahh! Spring is in the air. Heading down to the Rose Tree Museum in Tombstone Arizona on Wednesday. It is the world's largest rose tree. For information, visit https://tombstonerosetree.com/worlds-largest-rose-tree/ and there are some YouTube videos as well. I can't wait! The sight and smell is spectacular. So, no matter where you are this Spring, don't forget to stop and spell the roses!
Again, events are barely starting to come back. Here is the updated calendar for April & May. Please keep in mind, some events for May have been cancelled and things can change at the last minute. I do try to get everything update as quickly as possible but if you have a question, please contact the event coordinator directly.
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Event Schedule
Please check the site www.DollShowUSA.com to be sure your favorite event is listed. If not, let me know and I will look into it. It's never too early to post your events. People do plan vacations and other trips surrounding our events so the sooner the better.
Apr 2-11 (Fri-Sun) ~ Big Doll Auction ONLINE
Apr 3 (Sat) ~ Lynnwood WA CANCELLED
Apr 6-7 (Tue-Wed) ~ Alderfer Auction ONLINE
Apr 10 (Sat) ~ Westampton NJ
Apr 10 (Sat) ~ Mt. Juliet (Nashville) TN POSTPONED to OCT 9, 2021
Apr 10 (Sat) ~ Austin TX
Apr 11 (Sun) ~ Dedham MA CANCELLED Next Show AUG 29, 2021
Apr 17 (Sat) ~ Ringgold GA POSTPONED to AUG 14, 2021
Apr 18 (Sun) ~ St. Charles IL
Apr 24 (Sun) ~ West Chester (Cincinnati) OH
Apr 24 (Sat) ~ Grapevine TX POSTPONED TO APR 30, 2022
Apr 25 (Sun) ~ Lancaster PA POSTPONED to JUN 27, 2021
Apr 30-May 2 (Fri-Sun) ~ Online Doll & Bear Artist Show ONLINE
May 1 (Sat) ~ Maitland FL
May 8 (Sat) ~ Toledo OH
May 8 (Sat) ~ Westampton NJ
May 8 (Sat) ~ Batavia NY CANCELLED
May 8 (Sat) ~ Richmond VA CANCELLED Next Show OCT 2, 2021
May 15 (Sat) ~ Tucker (Atlanta) GA POSTPONED to 2022
May 15 (Sat) ~ Raleigh NC POSTPONED to SEP 11, 2021
May 15 (Sat) ~ Billings MT
May 15 (Sat) ~ Williamsfield OH
May 16 (Sun) ~ Madison Heights MI CANCELLED Next Show NOV 7, 2021
May 20-23 (Thu-Sun) ~ Orlando FL
May 22 (Sat) ~ Orlando FL
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Chad Valley ~ Royal Toymakers
Posted March 31, 2021 in Dolls
by Ruby Lane
The Chad Valley Co., Ldt. was founded in 1849 by two brothers, Joseph and Alfred Johnson. Their father, Anthony Bunn Johnson had established a printing and book binding business in 1823 in Birmingham, England and taught his trade to his sons. The younger Johnsons originally called their printing company Johnson Brothers Limited. Among other products the brothers developed a line of various card games aimed at the rapidly growing “educational toy” market that was developing during the period.
In 1897 the brothers built a new factory in Harbone near Birmingham, England and renamed their company Chad Valley due to its location near the Chad Brook. In the 1910s they began to expand their product line to include other toys such as plush animals. Latching on to the Teddy Bear craze they began to offer bears and other animals. With the advent of WWI Chad Valley was already in a good position to answer the British government’s call to provide toys for the children of England and its Commonwealth countries. The British Industries Fair was established in 1915 as a means of showcasing British products and stimulating war-time trade. Chad Valley would participate in these industry fairs right into the mid-20th century. Chad Valley Teddy bears gained in popularity as German-made bears were rejected by a patriotic English public. <Click to continue>
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Until next time, see you at the doll show! ~Karen
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