Phebe Rush And A Visit To The Concord Museum

.....a pair of old wooden shoes were left out 

near the hearth in hopes for a visit

from St. Nicholas on his birthday... 

Phebe Rush

has been around for a long time !!

She has spent the greater part of the last one hundred years

waiting in a box all alone and for the most part forgotten!

But one day that all changed when she arrived 

at her new household in an old home that was 

somehow very familiar

Phebe Rush was born during the 1830s, and 

after her first "little girl"  grew up she was set 

into a box to keep her safe!

After many years when her first "little girl" 

had eldered and aged it seemed appropriate 

 to mail her to  a niece in hopes that she 

would be loved a cherished again!

She was indeed "cherished" but was kept 

in that box because of her age for safe keeping!

But soon dust gathered and other boxes were 

laid on top and time marched on

until the niece's daughter in law  found 

her again after her passing!

Alas Phebe was free again and found her

 new home with and new Mistress 

Now she has much catching up to do! 

Phebe Rush examines her first piece of furniture ! 

A desk made by Seth Tudor!

Phebe Rush started to travel and 

visited Tasha Tudor Museum

and many places through out 

Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York 

She loves history !

But she is always happy to be back home 

where she is loved and welcomed by the

 other dolls and pets that live there too!

Being out of the stuffy old box had it's advantages 

for there were many gifts and

things for Phebe to try on and wear!

And even furnishings that gave new hope

 for a lovely and joyful future !! 

An old wardrobe arrived one day to hold all the "new" antique clothes

 She was thrilled that she even owned her own

 Yellowware!!!

She always enjoys visiting and 

sharing joyous chatter with the 

other dolls of  the old House where she now lives!

She found some paintings of her ancestors

at an antique store

And proudly shows off her new broach

that set off a beautiful shawl that was a

dearest gift from some very special dolls,

made especially for her

by Marjorie Tudor!

She just loves the beautiful color!!

One day Phebe found some beautiful old wooden shoes

and decided to lay them out the night before 

St. Nicholas's Birthday, and to her delight

she found them filled with wonderful

 gifts in the morning!!!

A sweet hope~chest holds many 

cherished collections 

She received gifts like this chatelaine 

from her friend "Bell" in Florida 

And she made a Pen~Pal Friend 

all the way from Washington State !!

Another Papier Mache doll around the 

same age named "Sadie"!

 Phebe has her own Corgi 

that she named "Maggie May"!!

And lovely old books to read that are just he size!!

She even has her own Nubian "Molly " Goat 

Made by Sweet Michie !!

Phebe was indeed a HAPPY HAPPY Doll!! 

And now has many stories to share !!!!

In December she and the other resident dolls 

packed up and traveled to Concord Massachusetts

to visit other olden Dolls and one special Doll 

that once belonged to Tasha Tudor !!

“Melissa Shakespeare.”  

(also known as "Annabelle" 

from the book "A is for Annabelle"

by Tasha Tudor)

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“Melissa Shakespeare.” 

On loan from  Marjorie Tudor 

Tiny letters written by  Tasha Tudor's "Dolls" 

 Her dress reminded Phebe of the walls at

Orchard House in Abigail's  (the artist) room

“Melissa Shakespeare.” 

READ an article about the exhibit

by John Fiske:

http://www.concordmuseum.org/assets/neaj%20Dollhouses%20Nov%2016.pdf

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http://www.concordmuseum.org/art-and-mystery-of-the-dollhouse.php

Queen Anne doll and furniture. Doll, England, c. 1740

                                           “Lady Elizabeth”  lived with the same 
                                            Amsterdam family for generations,
                                                   from the late 17th century 

~Doll's gown England 1838   .~.~.  Doll's robe India 1770~

William and Mary House, England, 1680-1700. 

Learn about 

"Paper Lithograph"

 On Jeri Lander's Post ;

http://hopalonghollowgazette.blogspot.com/2016/12/under-christmas-treein-1903.html

Do you see the tiny highboy replica?

You can Visit :

http://www.concordmuseum.org/

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After visiting the Concord Museum

Phebe and her best Doll sisters

gathered at a special Christmas Tea

 given by Kristen Strand,

  a wonderful doll maker,

along with her beautiful Dolls!!

Dolls from all over the country attended

and they had such great fun!! 

Phebe and her "sisters"

Betany Bountiful, and Merry Noel 

along with 

Hitty Lin, Hitty Yin, and 

Hitty Jean and Penny Polly

had the most fun meeting so many

and exchanging Christmas gifts

and enjoying tea!!

Betany Bountiful was thrilled to meet

a Gail Wilson Izannah made by Kristen!

Mildred and Missie Mousiekin also love to 

play dolls and enjoy many happy visits too!! 

Merry Merry Christmas !!

Hope you enjoyed!

Many Blessings

Linnie and Phebe Rush

Books to READ!!