Doll History

Sep 25, 2023

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...

May 13, 2022

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...

Oct 21, 2021

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...

Dec 22, 2020

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....

Sep 20, 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...

Jul 7, 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...

Apr 20, 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...

Mar 25, 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...

Aug 20, 2019

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...

Aug 11, 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...

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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