short-range high-performance interceptor aircraft by R. J. Mitchell, chief designer at Supermarine Aviation Works (since 1928 a subsidiary of Vickers-Armstrongs). He continued to refine the design until his death from cancer in 1937, whereupon his colleague Joseph Smith became chief designer. The Spitfire's elliptical wing had a thin cross-section, allowing a higher top speed than the Hawker Hurricane and several contemporary fighters. Speed was seen as essential to carry out the mission of home defence against enemy bombers.  (less)

has pretty window boxes of flowers filled with edelweiss and buttercups. We speak German, but I am also learning English in school.... I live with my family in the Alps, the highest mountains in all of Europe. Our small chalet house is on a clear fresh lake. But my school is on the other side of the lake. In the spring when the weather is mild, my brother and I row our boat to school. We take a picnic lunch so we can be outdoors as much as we can. I am wearing one of our folk costumes, ortrachten, as we call them. My dress and apron is called a dirndl and I only wear it for special occasions like this. It is the spring festival of Fasching when we celebrate winter's end. My father is going to play the Alpenhorn, a horn made of pine that is 10 feet long. An...  (less)

the time we do so many things---ice skate, ride sledges pulled by dogs, and fish through holes cut into the thick ice. All the children from my village play together... When we return home, we warm ourselves by the fire and enjoy thin slices of pink fish and drink sweet strong tea. ...My family has reindeer. In winter, we enter them in races.... Now it is warm and today is my country's Spring Holiday celebration. ... I am dressed for the parade. We will do our folk dances, laugh and sing funny short songs called chastushkas. I am wearing the traditional folk costume of our village. Come help me pick fresh spring flowers for the parade. I know exactly where the prettiest flowers are... in my grandmother's garden!"  (less)

country furnishings including a sideboard with sink, stove, kettle and stool, all perfect to cook up some fun for the Dwarfs!  (less)

corner system, you will be amazed at how quickly you can assemble this beautiful doll house. Dollhouse Shingles are not Included.Required Bags of Shingles: 5 Dollhouse Siding is not Included. Required Bags of Siding: 5 Corona Concepts is proud to present its collection of quality doll house products which we manufacture in Otsego County in Upstate New York. As pioneers in the die-cut dollhouse industry, the designers for Corona Concepts have utilized a simpler method for building doll houses. Our kits have been designed with efficiency in mind. They feature convenient interlocking parts, while retaining the detail and realism necessary in the doll house industry. We've found our products to be easily enjoyable and feel you and your family will agree.  (less)

would reflect a happy innocence, and each doll would take on a life and personality of its own. The doll maker was Annalee, and her vision and dolls spread across this great country as each doll was adopted by its new family. Annalees dolls were welcomed into homes newar and far, and they warmed the hearts of all who crossed their paths. Over the years, the dolls became woven into the traditions of each family, and for many new generations, they were the familys traditions! Annalees vision is more alive than ever in a host of inspired new doll creations. All the traditional favorites plus a few surprises! In keeping with tradition, each new doll possesses its own special personality, born in a dollmakers vision a long, long time ago. Enjoy our new collection of Annalee dol...  (less)

dolls would reflect a happy innocence, and each doll would take on a life and personality of its own. The doll maker was Annalee, and her vision and dolls spread across this great country as each doll was adopted by its new family. Annalees dolls were welcomed into homes newar and far, and they warmed the hearts of all who crossed their paths. Over the years, the dolls became woven into the traditions of each family, and for many new generations, they were the familys traditions! Annalees vision is more alive than ever in a host of inspired new doll creations. All the traditional favorites plus a few surprises! In keeping with tradition, each new doll possesses its own special personality, born in a dollmakers vision a long, long time ago. Enjoy our new collection of Annalee d...  (less)

would reflect a happy innocence, and each doll would take on a life and personality of its own. The doll maker was Annalee, and her vision and dolls spread across this great country as each doll was adopted by its new family. Annalees dolls were welcomed into homes newar and far, and they warmed the hearts of all who crossed their paths. Over the years, the dolls became woven into the traditions of each family, and for many new generations, they were the familys traditions! Annalees vision is more alive than ever in a host of inspired new doll creations. All the traditional favorites plus a few surprises! In keeping with tradition, each new doll possesses its own special personality, born in a dollmakers vision a long, long time ago. Enjoy our new collection of Annalee...  (less)

2 colors of the teddy bear, red and green. Please tell me which color you like.  (less)