Curious Collector: Texaco Premium Fashion Doll
I bought this interesting Barbie-type doll at a flea market for, as you see, $12.95. She looks like Barbie and is the same size.
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Madame Alexander’s 1960s Celebration of Americana
Madame Alexander never ignored the competition, especially in the fast-changing doll marketplace of the 1960s
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Curious Collector: Mattel Twiggy Doll
By A. Glenn Mandeville Q: I bought this doll of the famous 1960s model Twiggy and wondered what...
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Little Golden Books: Dolls Take Part in a Golden Age
To this day, Little Golden Books hold a special place in the memories of adults and children alike, and many can still recall their first Little Golden Book.
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Antique Q&A: French All-Bisque
I really like small dolls, especially the all-bisque ones. I found one that I just loved and was told that it was a French doll.
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Antique Q&A: Heinrich Handwerck Dolls
By Jan Foulke Q: I am just starting to collect German bisque dolls. I know that collectors value...
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Curious Collector: Madame Alexander Greek Boy
A friend of mine who collects antique dolls got this Madame Alexander Greek Boy in a box lot. I traded her some antique doll shoes that I had for him.
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Born to Sew: Jeffrey Cook Creates Couture for Antique Reproduction Dolls
Snugged within a large home in a suburb outside of Columbus, Ohio, is a peaceful, sunny studio where Jeffrey Cook sews his heart out for clients.
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Shows of Note: Modern Doll Collectors Convention (MDCC)
In mid-August, doll collectors, artists, and friends gathered at the historic Omni Severin in Indianapolis for four days.
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DOLLS Magazine March 2024
The March 2024 issue of DOLLS features 48 full-color pages and includes articles on fantasy doll artists, as well as a special section on reborn and lifelike baby dolls!
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Antique Q&A: Parian Dolls
I am new to antique dolls, and I see older dolls referred to as “parian.” Can you tell me what that means?
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Antique Q&A: Julie Ann
I have been searching for years for information about this precious little doll I received as a very young child, making her a ’50s treasure.
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Antique Q&A: Hertel, Schwab & Co. Baby Doll
I am new to collecting antique dolls. When I bought this sweet baby, mold 152, I was told it was made by J.D. Kestner.
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Collector Corner: A Look Back at 2023
Doll collectors share a glimpse of how their dolls spent 2023.
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1940s Composition Dolls
The 1940s was the height of artistry for composition dolls. Composition, made of sawdust and glue, had been the primary material used for American dollmaking since its 1919 development.
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Antique Q&A: Jumeau Bébés
I have been saving my money to buy a French closed-mouth Tête Jumeau doll, and I’ve looked at quite a few.
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Curious Collector: 1967 Mattel Tutti Play Set
I just love the sets made for Barbie’s tiny little sister, Tutti. I thought I had them all, but my husband surprised me with this set. I thought all the sets were from 1966. What can you tell me about this set?
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DOLLS Magazine January/February 2024
The January/February 2024 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages and includes this year’s Dolls Awards of Excellence Public’s Choice winners, articles on award-winning doll artists Kathleen Hill and Sandra Maxwell, our annual Doll Directory, and more!
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Festive Dollies
Getting into the holiday spirit, some talented artists fashioned dolls, clothing, and accessories specifically for the season.
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Samantha’s Collectible Dolls & Bears Catalog
We offer a wonderful selection of limited editions and everyday dolls and bears for every age. Go ahead and take a peek at our new catalog, you will be amazed!
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