Our monthly meetings are generally open to the public. You are welcome to attend a meeting or two to see if you would like to join us. Currently, we usually meet at Oak Place, in NE Huntsville on the third Tuesday of the month at 730 pm. Oak Place is a historic home adjacent to East Huntsville Baptist Church on 808 Maysville Road Huntsville Al 35801. However, since we sometimes meet elsewhere, or reschedule a meeting due to speaker availability, it is strongly recommended that you contact the club or visit our calendar page on our main website to confirm meeting information. If you have any questions please email - Twickenhamdollclub@earthlink.net

SHOW DATE: AUGUST 13, 2016.
Show Hours: 10am- 4pm
$5 Adults $2 Kids - Under 5 is FREE!
Location: Huntsville Jaycess Building. 2180 Airport Rd. Huntsville Al 35801. Use Jaycees Way off Airport Rd.


If you are interested in a Dealer application- Email twickenhamdollclub@earthlink.net for contracts.
Monthly Meeting: January 19, 2016
Program:
Doll:
Refreshments:

At 7:30 pm at Oak Place- 808 Maysville Rd. Huntsville Al 35801. Adjacent to East Huntsville Baptist Church.

We Normally meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Visitors are welcome.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Day 4 - State University Rural Life Museum - Vargas Wax Dolls





On our fourth day we headed to the State University Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge. They have on display several Vargas wax dolls -

From approximately 1915 through the 1930's, Mrs. Vargas-Alphonso, influenced by the artistry of her father who also sculpted in wax, crafted a variety of wax dolls inspired by the black folk she saw on New Orleans's street corners while growing up. Sold exclusively at the time through Harriet's, of 318 Rue Royale in the French Quarter of New Orleans, the completely hand-made, one-of-a-kind dolls are seldom found on today's market due to their inherently fragile nature, making them highly sought after in the Black Memorabilia Collectible arena.

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