The doll world lost one of its brightest lights Oct. 14, 2020. At age 75, Dianna Effner lost her battle against cancer and passed away at her daughter’s home in Rolla, Missouri. An undeniable force in the collectible-dolls arena, Effner was a talented artist, successful businesswoman, and valued mentor.

Welcome to Jamestown, Missouri, home of The Doll Studio. Dianna Effner and I had hardly any time to spend much of it in the Doll Gallery, but any spare moment I had, I would wander into the doll-filled room finding myself delighted with the precious faces staring back at me. Not only are the dolls sweet, innocent and beautiful, the outfits are simply stunning and fit each personality so well. Here are some quick pictures I took upon one of those short visits. I don't know their names, or…

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Vintage Ashton-Drake Galleries "Peaches and Cream" a 14" porcelain doll was sculpted by artist Dianna Effner and crafted under the hallmark of The Ashton Drake Galleries. She is the first doll issued ...from

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