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ENJOYING THE HUNT A Would You Like To Be An

Dorothea Killian AIA-CA P Asheford Antique Appraiser or Dealer?
P Institute of Since 1966, The Asheford Institute of Antiques has been providing a Profi t and
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Rare Cochran “Look Alike” Dolls R CERTIFIED APPRAISAL PROGRAM
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human hair, designed in the 1930s for Effanbee Doll Co. are easier to L O • Complete a professional-level Course with a Diploma or call: 1-877-444-4508
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find and identify because of their markings. But these smaller all-latex U ASK HOW ... HERE!
dolls with human hair wigs were made by Cochran to be portraits of the R NAME _______________________________________________________________
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buyers, and most are unmarked. Plus, the latex may have some bubbles S CITY ______________________STATE ______________ ZIP __________________
in the surface which can deceive any seeker into undervaluing an E www.asheford.com
example. To be sure, one of these dolls will sell well into the hundreds
of dollars. Not to be confused with her more common 14” tall mass- Dade City & San Antonio
market “Cindy” latex dolls, the
17” examples were made to be DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALE MARCH 6
portraits and show more detail
in their construction. Cochran
named them “Look Alike” Celebrating Antiques
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dolls. She began making the YEARS! on the
17” dolls as a means of staying MAin street 2
within her mode of creating Specializing
in
child portraits individually as Primitives
keepsake heirlooms for many
families. The various sized SIDEWALK 3
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heirloom portraits were costly MARCH 6 1
to make because of the labor 10-4
involved, as she worked from Peggy Capps, Proprietor
photos and in-person sessions (352) 523-0999
with the children portrayed in 14122 7th STREET DADE CITY
every portrait doll. So next, DADE CITY, FL 33525 1
Cochran came up with the idea
of manufacturing an all-latex doll AMERICAN EAGLE
which could have a standardized assortment of hair and eye variations ANTIQUES
easily applied during manufacturing. The Dewees Cochran “Look Alike”
dolls were affordable, easy to construct and individualize, and if she 14232 7th Street
could have enjoyed longer partnerships with her manufacturers there Dade City, FL 33523
352-521-3361
would be many more. Alas, as artists are often discerning in how their OpEN 7 DAyS 11-5:30 2
art creations are realized, Cochran was unable to keep long relationships
with manufacturers due to her unwillingness to accept anything less AMERICAN EAGLE Late Century Modern Furniture
than perfection in every way. So, the “Look Alike” dolls are the second ANTIQUES, TOO Decorative Arts & Accessories
rarest form of her work. Keep your eyes open for these 17” latex dolls, Featuring Fine Antiques 11853 Curley St, San Antonio
which are unmarked, having different eye color appliqués, stenciled face 14119 7th Street 6 mi. from Dade City / 11 mi. from Zephyrhills
352-588-2001
paints, and of course the open splayed fingers in her Cochran style. They Dade City, FL 33523 www.sanantonioantiquesflorida.com
352-521-0390
will have human hair wigs in a variety of colors depending on the child OpEN 10-5 MON-SAT 3 Proprietor, John C. Herrmann 4
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portrayed, and usually a few bubbles in the doll’s skin surface due to the
molding process the artist found objectionable. Meridian Ave
As an American doll-designing icon, Dewees Cochran’s creations are
in great demand among discerning collectors. Even those dolls in need DADE CITY
of restoration are exciting finds. I hope you are enjoying your hunting.

52 Clinton Ave
If you want to have questions for Dorothea you are welcome to email her at:
dlkillian1@yahoo.com. 4
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Editors note: You can find an additional article on Cochran Dolls from our
February 2020 edition on our website at: 579A Ft. King Hwy. 301 98
https://www.antiqueshoppefl.com/antiqueshoppenewspaperarchives.
Another source for information is: https://dollreference.com 75 39

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