Question: I have three old senorita dolls dressed in Spanish costumes. My cousin told me one might be a valuable Rita Hayworth doll like the one she read about in your column. How can I recognize such a "Senorita Rita" doll, and if it turns out that I have one, about how much would it be worth?

- Sara Peterson, Albuquerque

Answer: Such a Rita Hayworth doll dressed as Carmen (as played by the late movie actress in 1948 movie "The Loves of Carmen") was produced in 1948 by the Uneeda Doll Co. It is made of composition, stands 14 inches tall and has long, red shoulder-length hair, red polished nails. It is dressed in a full-length red gown with a rose-decorated black lace apron around the waist and matching black lace mantilla on the head, and is wearing beads around the neck, and gold shoes with black ribbons strapped around the ankles. The doll (which is very rare) is worth $500 in mint condition with its costume and stapled-on underclothes intact, and if its glassene sleep eyes are perfect.

Readers who have Rita Hayworth memorabilia may wish to consider donating it to benefit the Alzheimer's Association (and in memory of Rita Hayworth, who lost her life to the devastating disease); the association will have a raffle and silent auction at its You Were Never Lovelier Gala (named for Rita Hayworth's 1942 film) on Saturday, May 11, at the Fairmont Hotel at 200 N. Columbus Drive in Chicago.

To donate Rita Hayworth memorabilia, write the Gala's chairpersons, John and Alice Sabl, 175 E. Delaware, Chicago, IL 60611; enclose a photo or decription of what you wish to donate and a phone number where you can be reached.

Question: I have some old cast iron banks shaped like skyscraper buildings. How can I find out their value, and where can I find a buyer? Also, how can such buildings be identified?

- Frank Henderson, Miami

Answer: For information regarding such banks and their value, or to sell them or any cast iron or pot metal banks made to advertise actual banks, write Russell Riberto, 2404 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL 60655. Enclose a photo or description of the banks and a self-addressed stamped long envelope for a free evaluation or offer to buy. Riberto also offers two different books on building banks which identifies them for $9.95 each postpaid, or phone him at 1-312-233-3205 days or 1-708-422-0535 evenings for information.

Question: I saw where an old lithograph of a famous horse was valued at half a million dollars. Where can I find information on, and the value of such prints that picture famous horses and horse-related events?

- James Golden, Jr. Pineville, Ky.

Answer: You'll find more than 15,000 prints, drawings, lithographs, watercolors, etchings and other works on paper on every subject - including horses of every breed - at the 14th Washington International Print Fair March 30 and 31 at the Rosslyn Westpark Hotel, 1900 North Fort Meyer Drive, in Arlington, Va. Admission $6. For additional show information, or to request a list of print dealers who'll be exhibiting at the show, write Rytel Public Relations, 9329 Elmwood Drive, Munster, IN 46321, enclosing a long self-addressed stamped envelope, or phone 1-219-923-0808.

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You'll also find print-related ads, articles, listings, dealers, and illustrations, etc. in the Journal of the Print World issued quarterly for $27 a year first class or $17 a year third class, or $6 for a current copy from Journal of the Print World, 1008 Winona Road, Meredith, NH 03253-9599, or phone 1-603-279-6479 for information. To learn more about horse prints and their values, contact dealers listed in the Journal, or from the aforementioned list of show exhibitors that'll be sent upon request.

Question: I have a collection of over 300 double egg cups. How can I obtain more information about them?

- Lois Denner, Norristown, Pa.

Answer: Send for a copy of "Egg Cups - An Illustrated History and Price Guide," by Brenda C. Blake; it is available for $34.95 softcover, or $44.95 hardcover, plus $4 postage from Antique Publications, P.O. Box 553, Marietta, OH 45750, or phone 1-800-533-3433 to order. This is a great book for identifying egg cups, too!

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