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Above:Laure Weltsch’s “Mary Ellen” (Fool’s Gold Bears), which sold for $615 at the Show Specials event.
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Above: Lisa Thoms’ “Irwin, The Apprentice’s Apprentice” sold for $295 at the Show Specials event.
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Above: Some of the exquisite Show Specials created by some of our exhibitors especially for the 2007 Expo using the “Happily Ever After” theme.
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Above: Enjoying the Show Specials, Josie Manley, snaps up several collectible pieces as she continues to peruse the other beautiful items for sale.
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Above: Ursine expert, and Teddy Bear Review columnist, Ken Yenke, shares valuable advice during his “Four Keys to Collecting” and “How to Appraise Your Teddy!” seminar on Saturday, August 11th.
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Above: Doll designer Marie Osmond spent hours greeting long lines of fans and collectors eager to have her autograph their dolls and pose for photos.
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Above: Auctioning off one of the many beautiful dolls at the Theriault’s auction held on Saturday, August 11th.
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Above: One of the many visitors to the Boyd’s Mobile Bear Factory in the Children’s Activity Center, where it’s a hands-on experience creating a life-long best friend.
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Above: A few of the little prince and princesses that participated in the “Happily Ever After” theme of the 2007 Expo
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Above: Joe Jones, Founder of Jones Publishing Inc., presents the Theodore Society Ambassador Award to Jane Monroe of C. Riffenberg Bears, Polo, IL, in recognition of her dedication and contributions to the preservation of the teddy bear.
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Above: Joe Jones, Founder of Jones Publishing Inc., presents Robert Tonner of Tonner Dolls with the Crystal Award at the Saturday night Gala Reception and Dessert.
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Above: Jack Johnston (left) presents the Artists' Choice Award from the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild. This award is given out once a year at the Doll & Teddy Bear Expo in Washington, D.C.
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Above: Jack Johnston (left) presents the Artists' Choice Award from the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild. This award is given out once a year at the Doll & Teddy Bear Expo in Washington, D.C.
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Above: Jack Johnston (left) presents the Artists' Choice Award from the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild. This award is given out once a year at the Doll & Teddy Bear Expo in Washington, D.C.
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Above: Joe Jones, founder of Jones Publishing, Inc., presents Virginia Turner of Turner Dolls with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Pictured from left are Joe Jones, Virginia Turner and her husband, Boyce.
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Above: These exquisite dolls were created by Friedericy Originals.
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Above: Bev White of Happy Tymes Collectibles, helps one of the many visitors create a special friend. Bev’s “Teddies To Go” workshop was on the showroom floor the entire weekend.
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Above: This adorable duo was waiting patiently for adoption at Fool’s Gold Bears’ table. They are a creation of Laure Weltsch.
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Above: Huggles the Bear was enjoyed by all attendees. He greeted everyone as they arrived to start their day on the showroom floor. Huggles accompanied Robin Long of BearHugs4u2, who was one of our booth exhibitors.
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