Dubois County Museum: 2704 North Newton Street (Hwy 231 N.), Suite A.
Jasper, IN 47546. PH: 812-634-7733
Dubois County Museum -- Public Relations
Press Release:
Doll and Dollhouses Exhibit open and Silent Auction
For additional information contact:
Kathy Bachman, Publicity Committee
For the young and the young at heart a temporary exhibit of dolls, doll clothes, doll furniture and dollhouses is opened and on display at the Dubois County Museum. On display is the complete collection of dollhouses created and built by Lela and Ron Greubel. The Greubels’ had operated a dollhouse shop in Ireland, IN from 1986-2003 where they built and sold dollhouses and dollhouse furnishings of 1/12 scale. The shop was closed after Lela’s death in 2003. Included with the dollhouses are dolls of paper, straw, dried apple, Cabbage Patch, and rag dolls.
Also, nine unique dolls from the private collection of Ida Jo Temple are now on display at the Dubois County Museum to be sold by bids. At the request of her family, the proceeds from the sale of these dolls are to be donated to the Little Pioneer children's room for exhibits and programs. Please support the Little Pioneers children's room by bidding on the dolls of your choice. The highest bids will be accepted on February 14, Valentines Day. Your support will be appreciated.
The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00-2:00pm, Saturday from 10:00-4:00pm and Sunday 1:00-4:00pm. Closed on Monday. The Dubois County Museum is a local non profit organization committed to the collection, preservation and interpretation of historical artifacts and information important to the citizens of the county. Museum operations are funded by annual memberships, donations and gifts from visitors, area residents and businesses. Admission is free; donations are accepted. The DCM staff consists entirely of volunteers. It is located in Jasper at 2704 N. Newton Street (US231). Call (812) 634-7733. Please allow two hours to view exhibits. Visit the museum web site at
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