A Conversation with Susan Wright of R. John Wright Dolls
From The Curious Collector by Stuart Holbrook
February 3, 2026 · 1h 11m · Season 1 · Episode 37
About this episode
The episode features a conversation with Susan Wright about the history and impact of R. John Wright Dolls in the doll collecting community.
R. John and Susan Wright have for fifty years captured the imagination of doll collectors across the globe. From a humble start in the Wright home in Vermont, they would grow to become one of the most revered doll companies in modern times. During this period, they held true to their roots of painstaking design with each doll handmade locally. The fandom of R. John Wright Dolls grew to include exhibits in Japan, special clubs, and even an annual International Convention. On this 50th annivers...
People in this episode
Host: Stuart Holbrook
Guest: Susan Wright
Topics covered
- doll collecting
- handmade dolls
- R. John Wright Dolls
- doll exhibits
- collector fandom
Keywords
- doll collectors
- handmade dolls
- Vermont
- R. John Wright
- doll exhibits
- collector clubs
- International Convention
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: R. John Wright Dolls
Places: Vermont
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