Toy award

by Jason Method on June 24th, 2009 Comment

A press release from the company owned by former Freehold resident Stacia McDonough announces she has won an award for her new line of toys:

NEW JERSEY ARTIST WINS COVETED NEW YORK CITY MUSEUM AWARD

Bedminster, NJ - June 2009 - Bedminster resident, Stacia McDonough, has been awarded "Featured Artist" by The Toy Museum of New York City.

Stacia is the founder and chief designer of Neva Dolls®, her 10-year old doll company which specializes in Russian porcelain dolls. In addition to winning numerous other awards and ribbons for her luxurious handcrafted dolls, in 2004, she was also the recipient of the prestigious "Artistic Achievement Award" from The Toy Museum of New York City.

"One of the most important characteristics we look for is how the artist gives back to the community, and McDonough is very generous with her help to our museum and to other charities. We want to see more doll artists follow her lead by doing more for others," says Marlene Hochman, the museum's director.

Stacia McDonough

Neva Dolls® pay homage to all Russian women through the centuries, from the peasant bride in the rural village to the courtly czarinas. These exquisite dolls, modeled after heroines of Russian history and culture, are painstakingly handcrafted in Saint-Petersburg, Russia by master artisans committed to preserving old-world splendor through fine detail and sophisticated style.  Each lavish Neva Doll uniquely captures Russia's history and grandeur with authentic costumes made from genuine Russian fabrics, furs and materials.

"When I design our Russian dolls, I am hoping to encourage girls young and old to learn of other cultures around the globe and open windows to other worlds," says Stacia.

Neva Dolls® markets their high quality dolls to retailers, museums, interior designers and doll lovers around the globe. Prices range from $40. to $12,000. For more information or to request a brochure call 908-470-1930.

To learn more about The Toy Museum of New York City you can visit their website at: http://www.ToyMuseumNY.org or contact them direct at (718) 243-0820. The museum is a non-for-profit institution.

Neva Dolls