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ENJOYING THE HUNT
By: Dorothea Killian AIA-CA
THOSE VALUABLE MONICA DOLLS 1941- 1947
Hansi Share was born in 1888 and she grew up
admiring costly dolls of the era which she could not
own. She was destined to later have a lasting effect
on the doll world for more than a century here in
USA and throughout the world.
Hansi left Germany, immigrating to USA in the
1930s. She said, she was “escaping the Nazis.”
Here in USA she worked. She married. And then in
her fifties, Hansi opened the Monica Doll Studio on
Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood, California.
Her doll designs were inspired by Hollywood
movie stars and have a slimmer torso than other
dolls manufactured at the time. All Monica dolls
will have identifying physical characteristics even
if the original hang-tag is missing. She will have a
hand-painted face with eyes that are often described
as having a mesmerizing effect on the viewer.
She’ll have red movie star lips and blushed cheeks.
Also, a Monica doll will have accented nostrils and
feathered eyebrows. “Monica 18” doll with rare black hair” select examples of Monica dolls could be ordered
At first Hansi Share tried a few large dolls in
the 21-24 inch size, made partly of cloth, having unarticulated cloth
hands with fingers that were sewn together. She later developed the
all-composition bodies, painted in flesh tones with airbrushed blushing
on the knees, and tops of their hands. These Monicas have articulated
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WHAT Vintage American Glass & Pottery Sale
WHEN February 6-7, 2021
Saturday 9AM-5PM / Sunday 10AM-2PM
Early buying 9-10AM
WHERE Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311
INFO Admission: $5 with ad, $6 without, $10 early buying
561-767-5233 / 561-767-2592
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• FREE GIFT FIRST 100 ON SAT / FIRST 50 SUN
• GLASS REPAIR
• FREE PARKING
• VASELINE GLASS DISPLAY
• DOOR PRIZES EVERY 1/2 HOUR
There will be COVID-19 safety precautions at the venue.
Masks required for admission.
fingers for a more realistic appearance.
Composition Monica dolls you may find now
with human hair were only in production from
1941-1947. Hansi Share invented the method of
rooting human hair into the composite cement of
the scalp; an innovation she said she intended to
encourage more creativity in a child’s play. The hair
could be washed, curled, and restyled, without the
onerous effect of the wigs falling off as in the case
of other types of dolls. Common Monica doll hair
colors are variations of blonde and brunette.
All Monica dolls were dressed in outfits, befitting
movie stars of the era. Their outfits were sewn of
fine fabrics and fancy trims. It isn’t uncommon to
find a Monica still wearing her original dress and
accessories; they were made so well.
These dolls were comparatively expensive for
their day and were sold in high end department
stores FAO Schwarz and Neiman Marcus. A few
through Sears & Roebuck or Montgomery Ward
catalogues. Because Monica dolls are not marked and are valuable
in good condition it is wise to look for any marks of manufacturers
because no Monica will have any mark at all and their clothing is
without tags. So, if she’s not marked she may be a Monica!
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