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Article: Doll shop brings back old film stars. (Dolly Dears wins Playthings' award of merit for store promotion)

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February 1, 1990
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Colorful and unique doll shows traditionally attract large crowds of doll lovers and collectors to the Dolly Dears store in Birmingham, Ala.

The shows always offer an opportunity to meet many of today's most prominent artists and to see a number of one-of-a-kind creations. Honored guests may include an outstanding contributor to the doll collector world or popular celebrities of the doll and entertainment world.

The two major shows presented by Dolly Dears in 1989 offered a special flavor with the appearance of guest stars from the movie world.

Margaret O'Brien, a child star of the '40s, lent glamour to the Dolly Dears "A Wonderland of Dolls" ...

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