History of Toy Making in Germany

August 20, 2023 |
 2:00 pm -
 3:00 pm
$0-5

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Learn about the long history of toy making in Germany.

This presentation will cover the German doll and toy industry from the Middle Ages to today.

Register in advance here.

About the Speaker:

Ellen M. Tsagaris, JD, PhD, has collected dolls since age three. She gives lectures, stages museum exhibits, appraises, and makes dolls. Dr. Tsagaris writes books and articles about dolls, including With Love from Tin Lizzie; A History of Metal Dolls and A Bibliography of Doll and Toy Sources. Her articles are found in Antique Doll Collector, Antique Trader, The Midwestern Journal of Victorian Studies and The American Journal of Play. She blogged for R. John Wright, Ruby Lane, and Antique Doll Collector and was a guest columnist for the Argus/Dispatch. She has won several writing awards and has appeared on radio and television programs. She is currently the Executive Director of the American Doll and Toy Museum in Rock Island, Illinois.

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Meet our vendors at Christkindlmarkt! @tiphanies_ will be serving up lots of yummy German dishes! Their menu includes, Bratwurst, Currywurst, German potato salad, Sauerbraten with spätzle and gravy (pictured 😋), potato pancakes, hot chocolate, and hot cider ☕️ . Grab a bite to eat and enjoy your meal in our (heated!) big tent and listen to some live music. Join us Saturday December 14th from 10 am - 6 pm to shop all of our wonderful vendors, purchase German food, enjoy various music throughout the day featuring Die Musikmeisters from 2-6 pm. Santa will be available for photos from 11-2, and free admission all day. Stay warm in our big tent, grab a glass of Glühwein, Bier, or Heiße Schokolade and stay cozy by our fire pits. 🔥 🍷 🍺 ☕️

Meet our vendors at Christkindlmarkt!

@tiphanies_ will be serving up lots of yummy German dishes! Their menu includes, Bratwurst, Currywurst, German potato salad, Sauerbraten with spätzle and gravy (pictured 😋), potato pancakes, hot chocolate, and hot cider ☕️ .
Grab a bite to eat and enjoy your meal in our (heated!) big tent and listen to some live music.

Join us Saturday December 14th from 10 am – 6 pm to shop all of our wonderful vendors, purchase German food, enjoy various music throughout the day featuring Die Musikmeisters from 2-6 pm. Santa will be available for photos from 11-2, and free admission all day. Stay warm in our big tent, grab a glass of Glühwein, Bier, or Heiße Schokolade and stay cozy by our fire pits. 🔥 🍷 🍺 ☕️ …

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We have new beer! “Erbe ’48” | Märzen | 5.2% ABV Inspired by local brewing history and the German Revolution of 1848, this beer honors the heritage of German settlers in our community. Erbe translates to "heritage." We’re excited to release Erbe ’48, (pronounced AIR-BUH) a special Märzen brewed in collaboration with @twinspanbrewing. Made specially for our Oktoberfest events earlier this Fall, we got the rest of the batch canned and ready to take home! This is a limited brew and would make a great unique gift for a German beer lover in your life. Comes in 16 oz packs of 4 and is only available in our gift shop. $14 for a 4-pack, GAHC+M members get a 10% discount! #beer #german #museum #immigration #history #iowa #davenport #quadcities #gift

We have new beer!
“Erbe ’48” | Märzen | 5.2% ABV

Inspired by local brewing history and the German Revolution of 1848, this beer honors the heritage of German settlers in our community. Erbe translates to "heritage."

We’re excited to release Erbe ’48, (pronounced AIR-BUH) a special Märzen brewed in collaboration with @twinspanbrewing. Made specially for our Oktoberfest events earlier this Fall, we got the rest of the batch canned and ready to take home! This is a limited brew and would make a great unique gift for a German beer lover in your life.

Comes in 16 oz packs of 4 and is only available in our gift shop.
$14 for a 4-pack, GAHC+M members get a 10% discount!

#beer #german #museum #immigration #history #iowa #davenport #quadcities #gift …

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Meet our vendors at Christkindlmarkt! Red Rip Creations will have various handmade crochet items. These unique crochet and sewn patterns are made with the goal to last a lifetime, from hats to scarves to scrunchies and bookmarks. Their goal is for their products to be useful and comfortable. Join us Saturday December 14th from 10 am - 6 pm to shop all of our wonderful vendors, purchase German food, enjoy various music throughout the day featuring Die Musikmeisters from 2-6 pm. Santa will be available for photos from 11-2, and free admission all day. Stay warm in our big tent, grab a glass of Glühwein, Bier, or Heiße Schokolade and stay cozy by our fire pits. 🔥 🍷 🍺 ☕️

Meet our vendors at Christkindlmarkt!

Red Rip Creations will have various handmade crochet items. These unique crochet and sewn patterns are made with the goal to last a lifetime, from hats to scarves to scrunchies and bookmarks. Their goal is for their products to be useful and comfortable.

Join us Saturday December 14th from 10 am – 6 pm to shop all of our wonderful vendors, purchase German food, enjoy various music throughout the day featuring Die Musikmeisters from 2-6 pm. Santa will be available for photos from 11-2, and free admission all day. Stay warm in our big tent, grab a glass of Glühwein, Bier, or Heiße Schokolade and stay cozy by our fire pits. 🔥 🍷 🍺 ☕️ …

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