The only downside I've found to blogging is finding too many things that I'd like to collect. If I were a normal collector, it might not be bad at all. Tom Giannini, the collector of Vitra miniatures I
posted about the other day, said he watched eBay for five years before he found a listing for a particular chair he wanted.
Oh, to be that kind of collector! But, no...When I start a collection, I want it complete by the end of next week. Or sooner. My daughter and SIL roll their eyes at each other and say, "She's obsessing again." I prefer to say that patience has never been one of my virtues.
Looking at the Design Museum website...while writing the post about the Vitra miniature collection, in fact...I ran across
Alexander Girard dolls. The description reads as follows:
Alexander Girard was one of the decisive figures in post-War American design...The focus of his broad oeuvre was on textile design, and a key source of inspiration for him was his passion for the popular art of South America, Asia and East Europe. The Wooden Dolls, which Girard created for his own home in Santa Fe and made himself, are likewise inspired by his own extensive collection of works of popular art. Half decorative element, half toy, the Wooden Dolls were originally intended only for personal use. Based on originals found in the Girard Estate held by the Vitra Design Museum, the partly playful, partly grim-looking company of dolls is now coming out as a charming enhancement to any interior.
Of course I want some of these, and I'm not sure I can wait till Christmas.
From design-museum.de
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Collection of Alexander Girard dolls
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Here are my favorites, roughly in order of preference, in case my daugher or SIL happens to be reading my post today. (And stop rolling your eyes, Jenn.)
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Girard doll #12
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Girard doll #20
cooperhewitt.org |
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Girard doll #3
cooperhewitt.org |
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Girard doll #13
cooperhewitt.org |
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