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Features the cloth dolls manufactured by the Jessie Bishop Dolls, the New London, Ohio company founded by the sisters Judy Rankine and Dianne Sims. Includes the African-American doll Charlene; Alice in Swiss dress; Mamie, inspired by the sisters' grandmother.

The article focuses on the involvement of doll manufacturer Lee Middle Original Dolls in the production of the horror film "Bubble." The company allowed its doll factory in Ohio to be used in the production with assurance that it will not affect its reputation. Lee's vice-president of marketing Mark Putinski is confident that the film will not make an impact on the company's product placement. Several of the company's employees played a part in the film.

Profiles Cincinnati, Ohio-based doll designer and maker, Cynthia DeHoff.