Hobart Dolls Hospital

19/05/2024

09/11/2023

Hi. What I think of as the friendliest doll show in Tasmania is returning after a hiatus due to COVID and then the gentleman running it retiring. It's on Saturday 25th November 9am to 4pm. Salvation Army Corp building 23 Victoria Street Ulverstone. Entry is a gold coin that will go to the freight charges for the Good Samaritan Shoe Box Organisation.
The Hobart Dolls Hospital can't get there as already tied up with other things but when I went there prior to COVID it was the friendliest doll show I have ever participated in with lots of stalls and customers. It has toys, teddy bears, dolls, 1800s to modern. Accessories, clothes, cradles and more.
If anyone wants to have a stall contact Colin Pearn on 0477772176. Sites need to be confirmed by 18th November.

12/04/2023

Just published another video providing instruction on doll repairs.

Ensure your doll is restrung properly by using a slip knot. This technique will make restringing even the most difficult of dolls so much easier.The Hobart ...

31/01/2023

On Wednesday 8th February, I shall be providing a talk on the stories behind toys. It shall be after the short Neighbourhood Watch meeting and anyone would be very welcome to come along. 7.30 pm, Lawrenny Court Hall, 131 Hill Street, West Hobart. Below is the description of the talk as published in the local newsletter................
"The meeting shall be followed by guest speaker Kitty Kruup who shall be sharing stories behind dolls and toys.
See the doll that was banned in Germany and parents told to destroy it as it could be used for spying and espionage. Hear about the man who spent 10 years hiding in a box, keeping himself sane by making miniatures. How the influence of an American
president resulted in the well known teddy bears we see today, and how Lucille Ball broke new ground on television by acting throughout her pregnancy and the toy that was created to celebrate the birth.
You can also bring along toys and Kitty will be happy to speak about the story behind their design and you are welcome to share the story of the journey you and the toy have shared and its significance."
And if you have any patients requiring attention and expertise, then bring them along as I'll be pleased to admit them for surgery.

16/11/2022

Warning people using phone number 0481610826 have spent most of the afternoon and evening pretending to be my son and asking for money to be sent. I tested them to see how far they would go and they spent several hours sending text messages. So share and beware.

12/11/2022

Does anyone recognise these photos

These photographs were left on the counter in the shop by a customer a few years ago now. Every now and then we put out a call to see if anyone recognises them. They were taken in 1976 and on the back of the photos are names of people. If these are your photographs or you know who may own them send us a message. Thank you.

05/10/2022

16/09/2022

Just posted another You Tube video

Learn how to repair your Pedigree doll's eyelashes with all the hints and tips from Kitty of the Hobart Dolls Hospital.

09/08/2022

Hi everyone. I'm on ABC local radio 2.45pm today. To further discuss the Kathe Kruse doll that was in a concentration camp

08/08/2022

Another update on Duwi Dog. Yesterday I took him on a good walk. He is almost back to his old self. We are so thankful that the surgery was such a success.

05/08/2022

The second video about the doll that might have been in a concentration camp has just been released on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/4QBeTUMb8pE

This is the second video detailing the search for evidence that the story about this doll during the second world war is correct.

03/08/2022

Duwi Dog, our Hobart Dolls Hospital official "Meet and Greet" continues to improve. He ate a reasonable amount of chicken for breakfast and had a nice little and slow walk outside our house. He even went to the front door and greeted a customer and her daughter who were dropping off a giraffe for repairs. Thank you for your thoughts and well wishes.
Pic is Duwi having a post breaky snooze in the sun.

02/08/2022

I have decided to go ahead with my workshops on repairing ornaments and ceramics. Let me know if you are interested. $65 for 10am to 4pm. I supply all materials to do the repair. You bring along the item to learn on. To keep covid safe you will need to wear a mask while inside, and I will limit each class to a maximum of 4 people.
I will be trialling a weekend class and a weekday class.
My first workshops will be Saturday August 13th, 10am to 4 pm
Wednesday 17th August 10am to 4pm.
Biscuits and hot drinks provided so bring your own sandwich etc for lunch.

01/08/2022

Update on Duwi Dog. He wouldn't eat at the vets and they were getting worried and discussing gastric feeding so we brought him home and he has decided to eat here. Currently only pieces of saveloy with the skin removed and just little bits now and then but it's real progress. I'll be making up a bed on the floor next to him tonight so I can keep him company and make sure he's ok. But it's easy to see he is so relieved to be back home.
Thankyou to the wonderful medical team at the North Hobart Vet Hospital and the After Hours Veterinary Emergency Centre.

01/08/2022

New video on YouTube
How to repair a doll crier
https://youtu.be/hDScbhc8MNc

Learn how to repair doll criers and bear growlers.

30/07/2022

Update on Duwi Dog.
Thankyou everyone for all your thoughts, prayers and messages. Duwi's surgery was successful. The impaction in his intestine has been removed. They must watch for infections now but it appears he has come through well. He now needs to recover and hopefully, if all continues to be well, he can come home in a few days.

29/07/2022

Please send healing thoughts today for Duwi Dog our furry member of the family and key team member of the Hobart Dolls Hospital. He is having surgery today for a colon obstruction. He's an old boy but still loves life and so we are giving him every chance possible to be able to keep enjoying all those things that makes him such a happy boy.