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Stroudsburg, PA The Queen’s Treasures® has been on a royal roll creating a line of doll clothes, furniture and accessories inspired by the work of Dr. Jane Goodall. The line is sized to fit the popular 18” dolls made by American Girl®, Madame Alexander®, Toy R Us® and a host of other companies. This doll body type has seemed to replace Barbie® in popularity and the company hopes to add an inspirational and educational aspect to “play”.
Expanding their line of products inspired by “Women who changed the world”, the company created a partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI). While continuing Dr. Goodall’s efforts to study and protect chimpanzees, JGI has also become a leader in innovative conservation approaches that better the lives of local people – like “Roots and Shoots”, it’s youth based conservation clubs. At 80 years young, Dr. Goodall has a special connection to young people. They respond not only to her passion for and curiosity about animals, but to her courage and hope for a better world.
Doll play has always been open-ended entertainment where little ones can make up scenarios and fill in adventures on a whim. The Queen’s Treasures® offer girls a play setting to learn about and admire a strong female scientist role model in Dr. Jane Goodall - who lives simply yet passionately.
Launched Holiday 2015, children are able to reenact and pretend play the true story of Dr. Goodall, whose pioneering research on wild chimpanzees helped change the way human beings perceive animals. The Queen’s Treasures® has created a rainforest camp featuring a canvas tent and canvas cot reminiscent of the ones Dr. Goodall used at Gombe Stream Research Center in Tanzania. Ten percent of sales for these items will be donated to the Jane Goodall Institute to support programs that further Dr. Goodall’s research, as well as chimpanzee conservation and the organization’s efforts to graduate a generation of young people committed to conservation. The product line is being developed with Dr. Goodall’s conservation philosophy in mind with ecofriendly materials and packaging.
Tent and Cot • $119.99
In 1960, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, started her pioneering research on wild chimpanzees in what is now Tanzania’s Gombe National Park. Roomy tent features pole frame and cover with tie-open flaps over a plank floor with room enough for two 18" dolls. Set includes 1 folding cot & Tent Additional cots sold separately. Tent measures 23.5"L X 23.5"H X 21"W.
Research Table and Chair • $39.99
Broad surface has plenty room for research tools at just the right height for 18" dolls. Sturdy plank table and matching chair fold flat for travel and storage. In 1960, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, started her pioneering research on wild chimpanzees in what is now Tanzania’s Gombe National Park. She worked and ate at a set reminiscent of this one, scaled for 18" doll play.
Gombe Rainforest Research Kit • $54.99
Research Kit comes packed in its own sturdy wooden crate with slide-close lid and includes spotting scope, camera, a real Journal for making field notes, plus a lantern and typewriter for recording observations back at camp. In 1960, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, started her pioneering research on wild chimpanzees in what is now Tanzania’s Gombe National Park. While doing research, she used tools like these which are scaled for play with 18" dolls.
Dr. Goodall Outfit • $23.99
In 1960, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, started her pioneering research on wild chimpanzees in what is now Tanzania’s Gombe National Park. She dressed for climate and comfort while she worked. Now 18" dolls can, too. 18" dolls are ready for the rainforest in an outfit inspired by photos of Dr. Jane Goodall doing research in Tanzania.
Mother & Baby Plush Chimpanzee • $26.99
Adorable pair is constructed in soft faux fur with expressive faces and realistic details. Hands feature hook-and-loop tabs for re-positioning and open-ended play with 18" dolls. Mother measures 11"H. Baby is 6"H. In 1960, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, started her pioneering research on wild chimpanzees in what is now Tanzania’s Gombe National Park. This mother and baby chimpanzee set was inspired by tender scenes she recorded there, scaled for 18" dolls to observe.
Child sized Mother & Baby Chimpanzee Backpack • $31.99
In 1960, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, started her pioneering research on wild chimpanzees in what is now Tanzania’s Gombe National Park. This mother and baby chimpanzee backpack was inspired by tender scenes she recorded there. Constructed in soft, realistic faux fur with sturdy straps and zip closure. Backpack measures 13"L X 5.5"W X 14"D.
In late 2014, The Queen’s Treasures® partnered with another inspirational organization, the Salvation Army. Through play, they initiated a teachable moment that turned back the clock 100 years for children. The Queen’s Treasures® spotlighted outfits and accessories inspired from the brave Salvation Army Doughnut Girls of World War I. Historic replicas of vintage stoves and an antique sewing machine were just a sampling of an impressive collection unveiled at the 2015 American International Toy Fair. Like the Goodall donation, The Queen's Treasures is currently donating 10% of the selling
And finally, the company is excited to announce its charity partnership with local Monroe County (Pennsylvania) animal shelter A.W.S.O.M. The Queen’s Treasures® will create two dogs and three cats to its “pet” line, based on A.W.S.O.M. animals and will donate 10% of proceeds from sales of these products to the no-kill shelter
For Canadian fans of 18” doll play, The Queen’s Treasures is pleased to announce shipping to Canada is now available.
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ABOUT THE QUEEN'S TREASURES®
Founded by "Queen" Joann Cartiglia, this growing business based in historic Stroudsburg, PA has expanded quickly creating award-winning 18" doll clothing, accessories, and furniture with a "wow" factor. The “self-taught” owner has led the company to successful double digit growth annually. The not-so-small business was crowned one of the Top 30 Fastest Growing Companies in the Greater Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania in 2013, 2014 & 2015. Find the royal wares at www.TheQueensTreasures.com
