Arts and Entertainment

Victorian Porcelain Dolls From The 1880's

noreply@blogger.com (hmm) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:02:00 +0000

The history of Victorian dolls is to some extent a history of civilization itself. Few people realize that unlike other toys a doll has not always been a plaything, but in past worlds held particular significance in certain cultures and societies. Whether relics of devotion in religious cults or images representing some kind of magic (some going back thousands of years), dolls were common symbols and ideals, especially in the ancient world. It has actually been only since the mid-19th century that dolls began to be given exclusively for children's enjoyment and entertainment.

Dolls from every era reflect mankind's technical development at the time. From ancient ones made of stone to wood, porcelain, and eventually rubber and plastic, doll making has had a rich and interesting history. Not commonly known today is that during the 19th century, dolls had to imported from European countries like Germany and France. When doll making in the U.S. began in 1860, the stuffed bodies had to be manufactured domestically, whereas the heads had to be purchased abroad. One primary goal of these works of art was to make them incredibly life-like. Moving eyelids and turning heads, common to children who own dolls today, were considered sensational innovations at that time. Today's dolls made of plastic that make sounds and perform life-like functions have far less quality, and less of the maker's attention to detail than the fine Victorian porcelain dolls made during the 1800's.

These Victorian porcelain dolls became the focus of a private U.S. collector who, over the last 25 years, has come into possession of a few that are rare in form and beauty. Just over two feet long, one of these dolls is adorned with burgundy silk, intricate yellow lace, delicate satin. Donning an elegant hat, her braided locks drape down to about her knees. The title given to this German-made porcelain work of art was an Armand-Marseille Köppels-dorf Thürmigia (dolls today are not necessarily known as much by their manufacturer, whereas at that time they were), which would have certainly been appealing to buyers, and later to collectors. Another German female doll is 23 inches long, of the line Simon & Halbig Gräfenhain Thürmigia. Adorned with a classy purple velvet raiment with a cape and feathered white bonnet to go with it, delicate lace covers the whole outfit. Other dolls in this collection include a rare male version of the same German make first mentioned above. This brown-haired male doll is decked out in a green velvet raiment with a white lace collar, a cap of the same green fabric resting on his head.

How to Organize an Event Without a Hitch

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Organizing a big event or festival can be very daunting and there can be so many different things to consider that it feels like it's a never-ending list. If you're sorting out an event or festival this year this article has been written for you. I'm going to highlight a few things I think you should consider when organizing your big day. I hope you find this informative and useful.

Firstly before you begin to book anything you need to make sure you get all the correct permissions and permits in place as without these you can't host your event. It may be worth giving the local council a call to make sure that you're stick to any legislation's in regards to the area you're hosting in or placing music in a public place. Once you've got all this it's all systems go to get everything else booked.

Don't forget that sorting out temporary fencing rental might be a good idea. There will be plenty of areas you will want off limits to the general public and temporary fencing rental is the easiest and sturdiest way to do this. When it comes to fencing hire you may find that getting a variety of quotes quite useful as some fencing hire companies may give you a discount no the service if you advertise their product at the event.

Don't forget that you also need to make sure there will be plenty of first aid members on site and that you have enough people legally needed for the amount of people who you expect to come to the event.

If you're expecting people to pay for a ticket to get into the event it's worth making sure you're aware of all your costs and how much profit you wish to make before announcing ticket prices. You can't change the price once it's been advertised and there is nothing worse than having to change venues or entertainment because you've got to cut back on costs as not enough money is being made.

I would always recommend having quite a few stewards around the venue. This may seem like an addition cost which you do not want but you've be surprised at just how much hassle they'll save you on the big day. Along with this people are far less likely to steal or cause problems if they know there are plenty of stewards around the venue.

Do You Work With an Office Full of Character? A New Reality TV Show, OFFICE LIFE (Working Title Only) is Looking to Showcase America's Small Businesses and Their Staff

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Do You Work With an Office Full of Character? A New Reality TV Show, OFFICE LIFE (Working Title Only) is Looking to Showcase America's Small Businesses and Their StaffIconic Casting is searching nationwide for small businesses employing 15-100 employees to take part in the new reality TV show, currently entitled OFFICE LIFETOLUCA LAKE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic Casting is

Erik Eino Ochsner to Conduct Lord of the Rings Symphony

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Erik Eino Ochsner to Conduct Lord of the Rings SymphonyNEW YORK, February 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ -- - Iceland Symphony Orchestra Performances February 16-17 in Reykjavik, Iceland New York-based Erik Eino Ochsner will conduct the Iceland Symphony Orchestra in twonights of performances of The Lord of the Rings Symphony at Harpa Concert Hall

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Restaurant Opening by Lady Gaga's Parents Raises Much-needed Awareness of the Autoimmune Disease Lupus

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Restaurant Opening by Lady Gaga's Parents Raises Much-needed Awareness of the Autoimmune Disease LupusS.L.E. Lupus Foundation Extends Congratulations and Appreciation on Behalf of Lupus SufferersNEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation thanks the "stars" shining on lupus tonight with two celebrity happenings that spotlighted national attention on the little-understood

Charter Announces Amendments to Tender Offers

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Charter Announces Amendments to Tender OffersST. LOUIS, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, the "Company" or "Charter") today announced amendments to the tender offers by its subsidiaries, Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("Charter Operating") and CCH II, LLC ("CCH II"), commenced January 11, 2012 for the outstanding debt

USA Network Announces Second Characters Unite Month, Multi-Platform Effort to Shine a Spotlight on the Importance of Stopping Intolerance and Hate

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USA Network Announces Second Characters Unite Month, Multi-Platform Effort to Shine a Spotlight on the Importance of Stopping Intolerance and HateMonth Features New On-Air PSA and Digital Campaign to Mobilize People Against Discrimination and Documentary Profiling NFL Greats Tony Dungy, Tony Gonzalez, Jimmy Graham and Hines WardCharacters Unite National Storytelling Tour Stops In Los Angeles With

Charter to Hold Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial and Operating Results

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Charter to Hold Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial and Operating ResultsST. LOUIS, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (the "Company" or "Charter") will host a conference call on Monday, February 27, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31,

Outdoor Channel Holdings Announces Senior Legal Appointments

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Outdoor Channel Holdings Announces Senior Legal AppointmentsTEMECULA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD) today announced that Catherine Lee has been named General Counsel of Outdoor Channel, effective immediately. The Company also announced the promotion of David Bolls to Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs from Senior Vice President

Fans Crash Servers for Early Preview Screenings of "TITANIC" in 3D

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Fans Crash Servers for Early Preview Screenings of "TITANIC" in 3DSELL-OUT CROWDS IN THE U.S. AND ACROSS THE WORLD WILL BE AMONG THE FIRST AUDIENCES ANYWHERE TO SEE THE RE-MASTERED MOVIE ON VALENTINES DAY, FEBRUARY 14th, IN ADVANCE OF THE FILM'S WORLDWIDE RE-RELEASE ON APRIL 6thHOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans the world over rushed the web in the last 24-hours - crashing

Outdoor Channel Holdings Announces Chief Operating Officer Appointment

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Outdoor Channel Holdings Announces Chief Operating Officer AppointmentTEMECULA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD) today announced that Tom Allen has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Allen will continue to serve as Outdoor Channel's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "Tom Allen has been a strong

Bernie Mac Gets a Tribute Fit for a King When the World Premiere of "'I Ain't Scared Of You' A Tribute To Bernie Mac" Debuts Sunday, February 19 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on COMEDY CENTRAL®

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Bernie Mac Gets a Tribute Fit for a King When the World Premiere of "'I Ain't Scared Of You' A Tribute To Bernie Mac" Debuts Sunday, February 19 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on COMEDY CENTRAL®NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- An Original King of Comedy is set to be saluted when the World Premiere of "'I Ain't Scared Of You' A Tribute To Bernie Mac" debuts on COMEDY CENTRAL Sunday, February 19 at 10:

"The River", Chilling New US Series From Steven Spielberg, and Oren Peli, Creator of "Paranormal Activity", to Debut on Itunes Before its TV Broadcast

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"The River", Chilling New US Series From Steven Spielberg, and Oren Peli, Creator of "Paranormal Activity", to Debut on Itunes Before its TV BroadcastLONDON, January 31, 2012/PRNewswire/ -- The much-anticipated new US thriller series "The River", from Steven Spielberg, andOren Peli, the creator of "Paranormal Activity", is set to make its UK debut on iTunes(http://www.itunes.co.uk/tv/theriver

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

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"At Fenway" TV Commercial Will Air During Super Bowl

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"At Fenway" TV Commercial Will Air During Super BowlLOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The TV commercial that promotes the Brian Evans song "At Fenway" will run during the Super Bowl this Sunday.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120118/NE37730 )The commercial features Evans and Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame member Jim Rice. Rice is also the post-show commentator during Red Sox

Fans Around the World Celebrate Legendary Career of Chespirito

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Fans Around the World Celebrate Legendary Career of ChespiritoPromotion provides chance to win up to $50,000KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Latin America's beloved legend, Chespirito, is being celebrated on Televisa's website using an innovative social media engagement tool. Voices Heard Media's (www.VoicesHeardMedia.com) product connects fans to the celebrity, allowing them to

HBO Documentary Films, Comcast and the ACLU of Virginia to Host Premiere Screening of "THE LOVING STORY" at the Caroline County Community Services Center on February 4

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HBO Documentary Films, Comcast and the ACLU of Virginia to Host Premiere Screening of "THE LOVING STORY" at the Caroline County Community Services Center on February 4Filmmakers Nancy Buirski and Elisabeth Haviland James, Film Subjects Peggy Loving Fortune and Attorney Bernard S. Cohen, and HBO Senior Producer Nancy Abraham Scheduled to Participate HBO, Comcast and the

Budweiser and Bud Light Headline Anheuser-Busch Super Bowl Ad Lineup; Bud Light Platinum to Debut First TV Ads in Game

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Budweiser and Bud Light Headline Anheuser-Busch Super Bowl Ad Lineup; Bud Light Platinum to Debut First TV Ads in GameST. LOUIS, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch will debut four-and-a-half minutes of new creative during NBC's broadcast of Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5, marking the company's 24th consecutive season as the exclusive malt beverage category advertiser for the Super

Omaha Steaks Receives Headliner of the Year Award

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Omaha Steaks Receives Headliner of the Year AwardOMAHA, Neb., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Omaha Steaks is proud to be the recipient of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Headliner of the Year award. The award, which recognizes an individual or organization that improves the Omaha area by contributing to its national visibility in a positive way, was presented to Omaha Steaks for the

NBC Bay Area Announces 2012 San Francisco Giants Broadcast Schedule

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NBC Bay Area Announces 2012 San Francisco Giants Broadcast ScheduleSeventeen Games Will Be Broadcast to Bay Area FansSAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In its fifth season as the broadcast home of the San Francisco Giants, NBC Bay Area today announced it will air 15 regular season baseball games and two spring training games in 2012. The schedule includes three games with rival Los

Bounce TV to Pay Tribute to Don Cornelius with Soul Train Marathon Sat. Feb. 4

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Bounce TV to Pay Tribute to Don Cornelius with Soul Train Marathon Sat. Feb. 4Chilli from TLC to Host "Bounce TV Remembers Don Cornelius"Special Seven Hour Marathon of Memorable Episodes to Include Cornelius' First and Last Shows as HostSoul Train to be Seen on Bounce TV Monday Nights Beginning Feb. 6ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bounce TV (http://www.bouncetv.com), the nation's first and

Rocco DeLuca to Tour With Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros in March

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Rocco DeLuca to Tour With Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros in MarchWARM UP DATES CONTINUE AT HOTEL CAFE IN LOS ANGELESDELUCA NEWLY SIGNED TO 429 RECORDS WHICH WILL RELEASE HIS NEW ALBUM "DRUGS 'N' HYMNS" ON MARCH 6TH"...compelling, untamed vocal stylings, lyrical vulnerability and innate skill with melody." - BillboardSANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LA-based artist Rocco

Behind the Academy Awards® Tallies for 78 Years and Counting! PwC Preserves Hollywood's Best Kept Secrets

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Behind the Academy Awards® Tallies for 78 Years and Counting! PwC Preserves Hollywood's Best Kept SecretsFinal Ballots Mailed TodayCompleted Ballots Due to PwC on Tuesday, February 21, 2012BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PwC celebrates its 78th( )year leading the Oscars® balloting process on behalf of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Academy). PwC

FLW, Goodwill® Extend Their Partnership

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FLW, Goodwill® Extend Their PartnershipMINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FLW, the world's premier tournament-fishing organization, announced today that it will continue its partnership with Goodwill Industries International for the upcoming 2012 season. Goodwill® provides job training programs, career and community-based services for people with disabilities, those who lack education or