A Trio of Old Dolls
Written by admin on July 6th, 2009My daughter and I recently had the opportunity to go to a thrift store we don’t visit that often. We were thrilled when we arrived to find that they were having a three-day 4th of July sale and everything was 50% off!
We did quite a bit of browsing — so much fun! — and I found some amazing deals on clothing, including a 62-dollar pair of men’s dress pants with the tags still on them for only 4 dollars.
Just as we were heading to the check-out, I spotted three little dolls that looked perfect for the doll house.
Just look at this trio! Who will win her attention? 
Just look at her face! She really knows how to roll her eyes around. And maybe it’s just me, but I think the dolls look old. I’m no doll expert, however.
The back of her little felt hat is decorated with a feather.
Do you think she’s old? Look at the craftsmanship. If any of you know about dolls, I would love to hear what you think.
Next is Mr. Suave. Joseph and I were trying to figure out which country he’s supposed to be from. I honestly have no idea. His vest makes me think one thing and his pants something else.
His boots. His curled up mustache. His pants. His tie. Where do you think he’s from?
One thing’s for sure. He’s a fancy-pants alright.
Or wait. Maybe he’s the fancy-pants. Check out his intense expression as he dances around. I ask you. Where is he from?
He snaps around with his pouty face, trying to get the blond with braids to look at him.
He’s a dancin’ man, for sure! (Joseph said he wouldn’t be caught dead standing like this.)
I’m afraid Ms. Blond-Braids has eyes for another man anyway.
I would love to hear what you think about our dolls! The cost?
Ms. Blond-Braids 1.99 .99
Mr. Fancy-Pants .99 .50
Mr. Dancer-Man .99 .50
Michaela asked me last night what we should name them. We remembered that one of our readers gave us a great name for a previous mysterious foreign doll who came to live in the doll house: Mei Ling. So why not ask our readers to name these dolls. Any ides for names? We’d love to hear them!
Lynn
PS – I can hear the commotion in the doll house already. 
for you to leave a comment, but you can also e-mail me at lynn AT thehealthyhomeschool.com
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Oh lyn…. they are so adorable, and i do agree they look oldish. i am sportin’ quite the headache today and swore to get right off the computer, but i had to come over and see your new dollies first. i’m so glad i did… and now i’m off to rest and think up name ideas☺
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Oh, Diane, I’m sorry about your headache. I do hope it’s better soon. Thank you for coming by. You always make me smile.
Hugs,
Lynn
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They are so cute! I bet they will be perfectly at home in the doll house, how fun!
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Oh Lynn, the flamenco dancer looks terrific! And so do the other two.
Names… the dancer: esteban – he is from Spain
the other two, are they suppose to be from Russia?
those two will take some time to think of names.
Thank you for sharing your doll house…
lady m
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Dear Lynn,
How fun! How about naming them Hugo, Zara, and Roderigo for Jo’s play in “Little Women?”.
Love,
Marqueta
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Oh they are so sweet!
I don’t know why, but I think Mr. Suave looks Hungarian. Have you ever read The Good Master? In the book, all of the men are dressed kind of like Mr. Suave. 
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It’s obvious that Miguel is the Flamenco Dancer, Eva is the milk maid and Manolo is the waiter!!
What a great find
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Robin, I know they will just love it in the doll house!
LadyM, thank you for the suggestion! We are writing them all down. Russia crossed my mind for Mr. Fancy Pants. Not sure though.
Marqueta, what an idea!
We’re taking notes!
Kelly, I have NOT read that book. I did a quick search on Google for Hungarian costumes. You may be right!
Kenny, I like your name suggestions. A waiter. Hmmm. Hadn’t thought of that!
Keep ‘em coming! We’re making a list of names.
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Lyn,
They do look very old…
The first one looked like she was from Holland to be, so I was thinking Gretel, or Betsey or Gerta or Hazel
The next one looked Russian to me…so Petr or Maksmillian or Michail
The last one does look spanish, SO I do like Estaban, or Reynoldo, or Romeo???
Looks like you found a great treasure!
Enjoy!
C~
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You make me laugh sweet friend! Just love your views on life and things. (((Lynn)))
Love
Leslie