Renee,

I still have a miniture Betsy Wetsy, still wearing her one piece, hooded what-ever-those-things-were-called. Oh, bunting! But, I didn't store her properly and her suit looks like it's falling apart.

After I posted yesterday, I took her out of a drawer and that's when I discovered the damage.

Anyone know what I could do to prevent further damage?

I don't think I've ever seen the Revlon doll, but you're lucky to have a Ginny. Is she dressed in her original clothes?

Unfortunately for me, my little sister beheaded most of my Ginnys and Mom probably never heard of a doll hospital. So, every so often, I try to get one at auction. Expensive. But not as bad as those button in the ear Stieffs!

Just like you, I've enjoyed reading the posts about the good old days.

I see you live in Maryland, too. If you grew up around this area, do you remember the Christmas animated window displays at Hecht's, Kanns, Lansburgs, and Woodies?

Oh, does anyone remember the Howdy Dowdy show and Pick Temple? My husband says he was a guest on the Pick Temple show one Saturday morning. He rode Pick's horse, Lady, and after the show, all of the kids got to "shoot" at a wall painted with snakes. John says there wasn't anything in the guns - no be bes - but that when the kids pulled their triggers, a banging sound came out of the wall. Then, they all were given little loaves of Wonder Bread to take home.

Now, I know all of use remember American Bandstand.

Blessings,

Emily in Silver Spring, Maryland