Researching Robert Tonner
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 387 people with the Tonner surname? In that year Tonner was ranked number 3192 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Robert means "bright fame" and is of English origin.
Records of Robert Tonner on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Robert Tonner and the Tonner Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 959 people with the Tonner surname in the UK? Tonner is now ranked number 3141 for popularity in the UK. |
Tonner Genealogy Databases
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Some Famous People called Robert Tonner
Robert Tonner
Robert Tonner (born July 14, 1952) is an American entrepreneur, fashion designer, sculptor, doll artist and owner of Tonner Doll Company, Inc. and the Effanbee Doll Company, Inc.
Robert Tonner is best known for his fashion doll designs and the creation of the Tonner Doll Company, which designs a number of original doll lines, such as the Tyler Wentworth and Antoinette series. In addition, Tonner Doll Company Inc. contracts with and designs for many major film studios. They have designed dolls for such contemporary films as Harry Potter, Spider-Man 3, and Twilight, as well as classic films, such as Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz.
Robert Tonner has received national and international artistic awards and recognition including a permanent piece at The Louvre Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris. He has also served as President of the National Institute of American Doll Artist (NIADA).
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