Well, the Mystery doll is not a mystery any more! Barb the Evil Genius has found and shared not only her name, but her whole history (just when I was going to have a name the mystery doll contest! lol) Guess that makes Barb not so evil after all! Just a genius. :-) She really knows her dolls! I was so excited I started researching everything I could find about her right away!
Ladies and Gents You have met Rose of the Magic Attic Club dolls series!
I knew it was her when I saw the hands. I found many who looked like her, but none had her hands. She feels like vinyl to me, but after more research I realized she has to be porcelain. Could that explain her changes? She once sold for $150. (She sure didn't look worth that when she was unearthed!) One reason I know she is porcelain is because she is only 16 inches tall. I could not figure out why she was so much shorter than the description. Only the porcelain dolls were that height. The other reason is, she has no navel so that makes her from the older line. Rose even has books about her adventures!
She was changed from Native American (Cheyenne) to Hispanic. Her original makers made primarily Native American dolls. Her name was first Cheyenne Rose then Rosa. I still call her Rose, her original name, in the early books. Here she is in her original box.
Learn all about her background and that of her many manufacturers over the years. She even has connections to Robert Tonner and Marie Osmond. Read about it here
Although, I thoroughly enjoyed designing and sewing her first outfit and was ready to sew more, I did buy a pattern for four outfits once I found out who she was. Oops, Just realized that would be the 18" version. Oh well, I guess I will have to use my alteration skills to adjust them.
Thank you so much Barb for finding out my little girl's heritage and sharing it with all of us! ~hugs!
p.s. There is also a Magic Attic Club Yahoo group which I have already joined. Don't be surprised if you see some of her MAC friends here in the future!
Peace,
The Grandmommy
Ladies and Gents You have met Rose of the Magic Attic Club dolls series!
I knew it was her when I saw the hands. I found many who looked like her, but none had her hands. She feels like vinyl to me, but after more research I realized she has to be porcelain. Could that explain her changes? She once sold for $150. (She sure didn't look worth that when she was unearthed!) One reason I know she is porcelain is because she is only 16 inches tall. I could not figure out why she was so much shorter than the description. Only the porcelain dolls were that height. The other reason is, she has no navel so that makes her from the older line. Rose even has books about her adventures!
She was changed from Native American (Cheyenne) to Hispanic. Her original makers made primarily Native American dolls. Her name was first Cheyenne Rose then Rosa. I still call her Rose, her original name, in the early books. Here she is in her original box.
Learn all about her background and that of her many manufacturers over the years. She even has connections to Robert Tonner and Marie Osmond. Read about it here
Although, I thoroughly enjoyed designing and sewing her first outfit and was ready to sew more, I did buy a pattern for four outfits once I found out who she was. Oops, Just realized that would be the 18" version. Oh well, I guess I will have to use my alteration skills to adjust them.
Thank you so much Barb for finding out my little girl's heritage and sharing it with all of us! ~hugs!
p.s. There is also a Magic Attic Club Yahoo group which I have already joined. Don't be surprised if you see some of her MAC friends here in the future!
Peace,
The Grandmommy
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It's great that you found out where Rose comes from. Still strange that someone buried her. Maybe a Brother tormenting his Sister by hiding her favourite toy??
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Hi there Pepper!
DeleteYep, that part is still a mystery! I have lived here for 8 years and it was vacant for a few years before that! Before that it was owned by a woman with a young son. LOL strange.
Hi in answer to your question about cutting acrylic, I use a very sharp kinfe and make little cuts slowly so it does not splilt x
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie!
DeleteOk, now I have to get the nerve to do it. :-)
Wow, that's great, grandmommy, that you've found out (well, Barb did ;O) who she is!! Rose looks gorgeous now, but no one should expect that, how she looked first after she was digged up ;O! I'm so happy for you that the mystery is solved :)!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Ilona
Hey Ilona!
DeleteIt was fun finding her then finding out about her. I think she looks pretty good considering!
How exciting to have solved the mystery! She's such a pretty doll. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Farrah Lily!
DeleteActually, I like the way she looks now better than the original!
How wonderful that you were able to solve the mystery of who the doll is. Now it only remains to find out the reason, and by who, she was buried. It could make an intriguing story.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Drora
Hello Drora!
DeleteYes, it was exciting to find out so much about her. By who or why would she be buried is the question. I am going to ask all of my grandchildren. Maybe they can help me solve this mystery!
Awww at last you know who she is :))) she is very pretty and it sounds like you will have lots of fun with her. As for the mystery about her being buried well some mysteries just never get solved lol.
ReplyDeleteHugs Maria
Hey There Maria!
DeleteYes, she is very pretty. She sits right by my computer to remind me it is never too late for renewal and restoration!
Good to know that she's no longer a mystery!
ReplyDeleteAnd nice detective work, Barb!
JSarie Hi!
DeleteYes, now she and all of know who she is. Barb really did good!
Thanks, jSarie and the grandmommy! Glad I was able to help!
DeleteShe really is a gorgeous doll but you already knew that. Glad to hear that part of the mystery is solved. You were meant to find her and show her love.
ReplyDeleteHiya Brini!
DeleteYou are so right. Now that I think about it, it is the same time some other things in my life are being solved and renewed!
Ah, what a relief... the mystery is solved! And what a nice story could be discovered... and she even received her name now... what more could Rose ask for after being buried for so long. But there's still a mystery remaining and I think Pepper is on the right track... a devilish little brother might be an explanation. ;O)
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Birgit
Hello there Birgit!
DeleteYes, it was solved so quickly thanks to my mini friends!
She has a culture or two also. :-)
Maybe there is a secret of black magic involved. Woooo QQ
Está muy bonita. Aunque ya no sea un misterio que tipo de muñeca es , de momento sigue siendo un misterio por qué terminó enterrada.
ReplyDeleteHi Isabel RA!
DeleteTal vez algún día vamos a averiguar qué pasó con mi niña bonita.
That is exciting to find out what kind of doll you have. Quite a mystery as to why she was buried in the first place, but she is now your treasure! Maybe someone thought she was supposed to bloom into a rose bush?
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should go weed my garden and find myself a doll!
Hiya Sam!
DeleteIt is kind of like finding out she is royalty! You know what is weird. That flower is a perennial which comes back every year. Also two of her fingers were chews...by who? The plot thickens!
Rose might not be able turn into a rose bush, but she has surely blossomed!
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DeleteMaybe I should dig around another plant. I once found a "mounting block" in another area of the yard. A mounting block was used to stand on to mount your horse around the turn of the century!
DeleteYou have done a remarkable job of restoring her. She is beautiful! If only she could talk, I bet she would tell you quite a story about how she came to be buried in the yard!
ReplyDeleteHi Phyllis!
DeleteThanks! Yes, she is! Ok, we want to know what happened, but we really don't want her to start talking! LOL
That is wonderful! She is beautiful! Another mystery solved! One more to go! If it can be solved at all.
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Teresa Hello!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I will be right over!
That's really cool! And now her story continues thanks to you! Mystery solved, however, I can't help but wonder who buried her. This would make a great book.
ReplyDeleteHi Mini Confessions!
DeleteI wonder if I will find out what happened to her. It would be funny if it was something simple. I am going to ask my granddaughter more about when she found her and ask my others if they know anything about her!
Привет Grandmommy!
ReplyDeleteТакая интригующая история!!! Я очень рада, что ваша кукла нашла свои истоки! Вы сделали ее очень нежной и милой! Сейчас она выглядит лучше, чем ее оригинал. Я думаю, что она будет вашим хорошим другом!
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Hi Tatiana!Спасибо! Я рад, что вы получаете удовольствие о истории Роуз! Я думаю, что она нежная и сладкая также. Я согласен, она выглядит лучше, чем оригинал. Она по-прежнему сидит прямо рядом с моим монитором!
DeleteThank You! I am glad you are getting enjoyment about Rose's story! I think she is tender and sweet also. I agree she looks better than the original. She still sits right next to my monitor!
Hello Grandmommy,
ReplyDeleteIt is so much fun to find out the origin of a doll. What a terrific adventure!
Big hug,
Giac
Hi Giac!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are having fun! Amazing that she has such a heritage!
major hug to you!
Hi Grandmommy, Rose is a sort of Cinderella, and I agree with you, now that you restored her she looks even better than the original, I expecially love the wig you choose for her.
ReplyDeleteWhen you found her she looked like Wednesday Addams' doll, now she's amazing!
Kisses Billa
Hello there Billa!
DeleteThanks! I hadn't thought about her being a Cinderella. That is a good comparison!
Wednesday's doll LOL LOL LOL! She really IS sweet@
I had some catching up to do! What a cool history and mystery on this little lady. You've cleaned her up nicely she is lovely now.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly does make the mind wonder about the reasons for her disposal? Well a little wondering is good :)
Hello Jane Smith!
DeleteThanks! Great to see you! My daughter and I were discussing last night about how she is twenty-one years old (1997). She could been under there for decades!
Wow! This whole story is amazing! I am happy for you that your treasure is no longer a mystery...well atleast her name is not. The way in which she was found is very mysterious.
ReplyDeleteHi There Georgia Girl!
ReplyDeleteFunny how it all came about. From the unexpected discovery to learning all about her! I might add Phoenix to her name. Yet, she is still pretty and sweet as a rose!
Hello from Spain: mystery solved. She's lovely.We keep in touch
ReplyDeleteHI Marta,
DeleteYes, I agree she IS lovely!
She is such a beautiful doll :) I'm so glad you were able to find out so much about her!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristine!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea she was such a special doll!
That is so cool! I still can't believe how different she looked in those other pictures!
ReplyDeleteHi Penelope!
DeleteI almost got rid of her because she looked so spooky!
Cheers for Barb and congratulations to The Grandmommy! Thanks for sharing Rose's credentials. Good to see the doll mystery - part of it - solved ;-)
ReplyDeleteHello D7ana!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome! Yes, cheers indeed! I am looking into the second part of the mystery. I think may be onto something!
What a turn of events! It's a wonderful find. And you brought her back to life too. I saw her in your other post. She looks terrific. I didn't think you would be able to clean her up. But she looks all new and ready to go! :)
ReplyDeletehugs♥,
Caroline
hugs♥,
Caroline
Hi Caroline!
ReplyDeleteThe mystery of it all was fun! She still has a few spots to be cleaned. Now that I know she is porcelain, I will look up what to use on her legs.
Big hugs to you!