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Unearthing the Charm of Antique German Dolls: A Timeless Legacy
Antique German dolls have an undeniable allure that transcends time. These exquisite creations from the late 19th and early 20th...
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Sep 25, 2023


Look What I can Do Mommy! Mechanical Dolls of Composition
There is an interesting book titled "Made to Play House" by Miriam Formanek-Brunell that discusses the commercialization of the toy...
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May 13, 2022


From Princess to Queen. Her Majesty Elizabeth II and Her Dolls
What little girl doesn't someday wish that she could be a princess? Imagine twirling around in an ornate ball gown while descending from...
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Oct 21, 2021


Holiday Wishes. Dolls and Postcards
A little girl dressed in her Sunday best is standing next to her brother, who is looking very handsome in a sparkling white sailor suit....
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Dec 22, 2020


Composition Shirley Temple
The most popular personality doll of all time is Shirley Temple. Shirley Temple was the darling diminutive movie star of the 1930's who...
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Sep 20, 2020


Composition Toddler Dolls
Although the composition toddler dolls are far outnumbered by the little girl models made of composition, many fine designs for dolls...
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Jul 7, 2020


Automata and Toys with Movement
By the 18th century, "one-of-a-kind" moving figures had reached their peak. These moving figures moved with amazing dexterity in a...
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Apr 20, 2020


German Dolls and World War I
Usually when dating a German doll it is wise to assume that it was made either prior to World War I or after I920. The hiatus during the...
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Mar 26, 2020


All-Bisque Dolls With Special Joints by Jan Foulke
Guide to Antique Dolls LEARNING IDENTIFICATION TIPS AND VALUES Source: January 2001 • DOLL READER • The Ultimate Authority, Pages 46-50...
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Aug 20, 2019

Where Do The Kewpies Live? by Jean Cantwell
To: The Kewpies 1 Bonniebrook Bonniebrook Lane Kewpieville (Branson), Missouri 65616 Where do the Kewpie live? The above address would...
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Aug 11, 2019

The First Quarter of the ''Golden Age of Paper Toys,'' 1800 to 1825, by Blair & Margaret Whitton
The 19th century should be considered the "Golden Age of Paper Toys." Ingenuity and variety of toys published and the artistry and depth...
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Aug 11, 2019
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