Published December 24. 2021 06:27AM
BY APRIL PETERSON
apeterson@tnonline.com
The Allentown Public Library continues its tradition of placing some of its 400 dolls on public display as part of the holiday season.
The exhibit “Dolls of the World,” featuring dolls donated by Harriet Backenstoe and Dorothy Knauss, is on display in the lobby of the library, 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown, through Dec. 30.
Press Photos by April Peterson A Russian nesting doll joins dolls from Italy, Sweden and Hungary, among others, in a display case as part of the “Dolls of the World” exhibit in the lobby of the Allentown Public Library.
A doll from Norway is among those displayed in the free exhibit at Allentown Public Library. Visitors may view the dolls during library hours.
Press Photos by April Peterson This doll from Spain appears to have enjoyed an epic shopping spree.
Dolls tagged as from Egypt share display space with a metal doll marked from Poland. Additional photos appear on page A16.
Wig accessories are displayed with this doll from Japan.
A doll from Italy sits with a doll from Hungary in a display case at the Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St.
This doll of Mexico is beautifully dressed in a colorful gown. The dolls may be viewed during library hours noon to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. The library is closed Sunday. Check for holiday hours.
