The Life and Times of Ann Estelle
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  • the Ann Estelle story & ....
    • Some measurements
    • 1999 - 2001 Tonner Releases
    • 2002 - 2005 Tonner Releases
    • 2006 - 2009 Tonner Releases
    • "Outfit Only" Tonner Releases
    • Event Dolls, Specials and OOAKs
  • Ann Estelle's Attic p. 1
    • Furniture p.2
    • in the Garage!
  • New Looks
    • Changing Heads - Your New Tenner Body!
    • Getting wiggy
    • Seeing through new eyes
    • Whose head is that?
  • Firefly Girls of the World p. 1
    • Firefly Girls of the World p.2
    • Firefly Girls of the World p.3
  • Lilyland blog

Continuing on through the house ......

 

The Kitchen

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My First Kenmore Four Piece Kitchen Set

Manufacturer:  Sears, #81000
Year Released:  Unknown
Size:  Each unit is 13" tall and from 4 1/2" to 5 1/2" wide
Material:  Plastic and paper
Comments: The doors open on all cabinets, the oven, microwave, dishwasher and 'frig.  With a brief search on the 'net, it looks like one can still find this "old" Sears set for sale, for a high price.  It looks like there are contemporary sets using the same molds coming out of Asia under the product names "Modern Kitchen" and "Modern Comfort", with different colors in the plastic and with some "power" in the way of lights and sounds. R.
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Sink and Stove for Angelina Ballerina

Manufacturer:  American Girl
Year Released:  2000
Size:  Sink is 6 1/4" wide by 3 3/4"; 4 1/2" tall (the basin is 1 1/4" deep).  Stove is 7" wide by 3 1/2"; 4 3/4" tall (both front doors open, one to the oven space and one to a foil image of fire.)
Material:  Plastic
Comments:  The background and tea kettle are part of the Angelina Ballerina line but all other details in the photos are not.  R.
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Briarberry Collection Stove

Manufacturer:  Fisher-Price
Year Released:  1998-99
Size:  Stove is 7" high measuring to the top of the clock, 4 1/2" to the burners, 5 1/8" wide excluding the side hooks and side extension and  4" deep.
Material:  Plastic
Comments:  This piece works particularly well as a "play stove" for a child as opposed to a more realistic stove.  The accessories seen in the photos are also part of the Briarberry Collection.  A.

The Bathroom

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Flushing Toilet Coin Bank

Manufacturer:  Unknown
Year Released:  Unknown
Size:  Coin bank includes a "box" that the toilet in the photo to the right sits on (it's where the coins go).  As shown in the photo, the box is easily removed and then the toilet is a good size.  Without the box it is 6 1/2" tall and about 7 1/4" from the front of the seat to the back of the tank.
Material:  Plastic (and 2 AA batteries, yes, it makes a flushing
noise when the handle is depressed!)
Comments: If you are shopping for this specific toilet (and yes, you can still find it on eBay) make sure you look for one with the handle on the right, as you are facing the toilet.  There appear to be newer versions on sale (with the handle on the left) that look to be a bit smaller.
Included in the pictures is my bathroom pedestal sink.  It was meant to be a human-size tooth brush holder.  It is all ceramic.  I do not remember the manufacturer .... sorry!!  R.
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Muffy Splish Splash Bath Tub

Manufacturer:  North American Bear Company
Year Released:  1994
Size:  Tub is 9 1/4" long by 6 1/2 wide by 4" high
Material:  Porcelain
Comments:  The feet are shaped and painted like little goldfish. The tub is decorated with Muffy and Hoppy swimming in the waves. On the other side is an illustration of Muffy (as Venus) on the half shell.  This is one of my favorite Muffy pieces.  A.  

Light Fixtures

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Muffy Vanderbear Lamp (on left)

Manufacturer:  North American Bear Company
Year Released:  1994
Size:  4 1/2" tall, shade 3 1/4" across at lower edge
Material:  Resin, plastic, paper shade
Comments:  This lamp requires two 1.5 volt batteries and has an incandescent light bulb which gives a nice, warm light but is an odd little size and can be somewhat hard to find if you need a replacement.  The paper shade has star shapes punched in it which throw interesting patterns on the walls.

Mary Engelbreit Lamp for Ann Estelle (on right)

Manufacturer:  Tonner Doll Company
Year Released:  2003 - 2006
Size:  4" tall, shade 2 14" across at lower edge
Material:  Resin, plastic, metal shade
Comments:  This lamp requires two tiny batteries (which are hard enough to get in and out that I'm not taking mine out to tell you what exact style/voltage they are.  Sorry!)  It uses a LED bulb (which will last "forever" and requires much less power to burn - thus the tiny batteries).  The only drawback to the LED bulb is that it is of the older/original style LED which gives off a very cold, blue light.  The metal shade has star and dot shapes punched in it.  R.

Large Musical Instruments

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Holly Hobbie Piano

Manufacturer:  Durham Industries
Year Released:  1976
Size: 9" tall, 9 1/2" wide and 5 " deep
Material:  Plastic
Comments:  This is an actual "child's piano" which makes "plink plunk" sounds when the keys are struck (and when you turn the piano upside down, etc!)  In its original state, is blue plastic, with some decals.  I painted mine with acrylic paint and covered the large-size keys with a paper faux keyboard with more appropriate sized keys.  I use a small trinket box for the bench. Old as this toy is, it can still be found on the secondary market.  (I added two photos in its natural blue to help in finding it on eBay.  A.)
There is a newer plastic piano for the Angelina Ballerina line that is also a good fit for the 10" dolls, but don't buy the Muffy Vanderbear piano which is more suited for 8" dolls.  R.
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Music Box Harp

Manufacturer:  Unknown
Year Released:  ca 2004
Size: 9 3/4" tall, 6 1/4" wide and 2 3/4 " deep
Material:  Wood with plastic strings
Comments:  Music boxes are a good source for some of the larger types of musical instruments.  (This one plays a song from "Phantom of the Opera"). R.

The School Room

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School Desk

Manufacturer:  Unknown
Year Released:  Unknown
Size:  7 1/4" long by 4 3/4" wide by 6" at its highest point
Material:  Wood
Comments:  The desk appears to be homemade but I have seen several available on eBay over the years and would love to have enough for a complete school room scene.  A.


















Sewing Machine

Manufacturer:  Sartorius
Year Released: ca 2015
Size:  6 1/4" tall (top of table is 4 1/8" from ground); 5 1/4" wide; 3 1/8" deep
Material: Plastic
Comments: a music box


The Great Outdoors

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Various Boyds Bear accessories

Manufacturer:  Enesco
Year Released:  Unknown
Size: The base of the wicker chaise is 10" X 5"; back is 8" high; seat is 3" from floor.  The potting bench is 8 3/4" wide, 10 1/2" tall, and the top of the work surface is 3 3/4" from floor.  The hinged fence is made of four sections, each is 5" X 5" and about 1/2" thick.
Material:  Wood and wicker
Comments:  I believe the fence also came in dark green.  Some, but not all of the things you see on the potting bench come with the bench - they are glued to it. R.
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Patio Set with Umbrella

Manufacturer:  Unknown
Year Released:  Unknown
Size:  Chair backs are 6" high, seats are 3" at lowest point, hexagonal shaped table is 5" high and 8 1/" wide at its widest point
Material:  Wood and fabric
Comments:  Chairs and table fold up nicely for storage and the umbrella is fully functional.  A.
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Garden Bistro Set

Manufacturer:  Unknown
Year Released:  Unknown
Size:  Chair seat is 3 1/2" high, back is 6 1/2" high and the table top is 4" high and 3" in diameter
Material:  Heavy metal
Comments:  This set is an eBay find with little information available.  The detail is delightful and the 1:6 scale works for Ann Estelle as well as Barbie.  A.
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Boyds Bear Lifeguard Station

Manufacturer:  Enesco
Year Released:  Unknown
Size:  Seat is 6 2/4" high and 5 1/2" wide, back is 10" high
Material:  Wood and resin
Comments:  The life preserver is glued on to the chair.  A.