The Swell Doll Shop
The Swell Doll Shop is an independent toy store in Gibsonville, NC. The shop lists Barbie. It offers classes or workshops, events. It has been in business since 1965.
What this shop is
The Swell Doll Shop is an independent toy store in Gibsonville, NC. The shop lists Barbie. It offers classes or workshops, events. It has been in business since 1965.
Its listed categories are models, crafts. Among the services it advertises: classes or workshops, events. It is a toy shop and independent, so what it stocks changes with what it can get — a reason to call ahead for a specific item.
Brands and lines
Its own site lists Barbie.
What it offers
- classes or workshops
- events
Trends this shop covers
Before you go
It is at 106 E Railroad Ave in Gibsonville, NC, and the shop's published number is (919) 698-9860. Its site is swelldollshop.com. Hours change with the season; call or check the shop's site before a long drive.
Shop facts and sources
| Fact | Detail | Quoted from |
|---|---|---|
| In business since | 1965 | “The place for dollmakers and costumers who are interested in creating historically accurate clothing and accessories for their dolls, as wel” |
| Categories | models, crafts | “Early on, Susan began to make miniature replicas of historical clothing, using dolls as models.” |
| Service | classes or workshops | “Susan traveled frequently to lecture on historical fashion related subjects, and taught classes with other collectors, sharing her joy in he” |
| Service | events | “--> HOME | the-wish-booklets top of page SUSAN SIRKIS The Wish Booklets HOME ABOUT HISTORY SHOP SUPPLIES PAPER DOLLS WISH BOOKLETS WISHLETS ” |
| Brand | Barbie | “Many of you know me for my love of Barbie—creating couture style costumes for this type of doll—but I have been costuming and cr” |