11 June - 8 September 2013
During Summer 2013 the expocenter "Tushino" in Moscow, Russia, hosts an exhibition of antique dolls Antique Holidays. All the dolls and their accessories belong to the famous Moscow doll collector and doctor Darya Kiselyova. This is her second personal exhibition, though Russian doll admirers already had an opportunity to get acquainted with a part of Darya's diverse collection during international doll shows that take place in the Russian capital regularly.
Eden Bebe doll and Kestner doll pre-mold 143
Heinrich Handwerck 79 mold, Kestner 128 mold, Simon & Halbig 1009 mold
SFBJ doll
About two dozens of charming old dolls, with real rarities among them, are demonstrated in a picturesque and creative way. These boys and girls play with pets and toys, get ready for voyages, go plein air painting and pick their best dresses for bright and light summer leisures. The walls are decorated with lots of colorful pictures made by Darya herself.
The exposition includes Western European and Russian dolls - Jumeau, Lenci, Handwerck, Dunaev and others.
Adam Shreier doll, celluloid
Dolls by artel Mayolik (guild Majolica), ex-Dunaev factory
Address: Moscow, Ian Rainis boulevard, 19, building 1 (Shodnenskaya subway station).
Schedule: 11:00-21:00 daily, Monday is a day off
Entrance fee: 40 rubles (~1,2$), special prices for certain groups of visitors. Each third Sunday of the month is free