Antique Q&A: Dolly Face Dolls
Q: I am new to collecting antique bisque dolls, and I have a lot to learn! I have heard collectors refer to “dolly face” dolls. What exactly does that term mean?
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Category: Doll Collecting
Curious Collector: 1971 Growin’ Hair Barbie
Q: This version of Mattel’s Barbie doll really spoke to me on eBay. I had not heard of this doll and was very happy to have won her. I took her out of the box eventually, because the hair play factor was too hard to resist! I am sure as usual you have more information to tell me.
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Antique Q&A: William Goebel Bisque-Head Doll
I haven’t been able to find the maker of this little doll. The bisque head is marked with a crown and the entwined initials WG with “Germany” and “120.” It is just 9.5 inches tall.
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Curious Collector: Mattel’s Julia Doll
Q: I just loved the television show “Julia” when it debuted in 1968 with the lovely Diahann Carroll. I found this doll at a show, and of course I bought it. I see from the tag that it is a reissue. What can you tell me about this wonderful doll?
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Antique Q&A: Kestner All-Bisque Doll
Early Kestner all-bisque doll with black boots. By Jan Foulke Q: I love this all-bisque doll. It...
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Jennie Sykes has a passion for porcelain
After taking out a small business loan to buy an existing Seeley Doll Studio, Jennie Sykes spent...
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Curious Collector: Ken’s Airplane
By A. Glenn Mandeville Q: I found this exciting airplane by Irwin at a recent doll show. It is...
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Best Friends’ Renee Goldberg reflects on 4 decades in the doll world
Renee Goldberg has one of the longest established doll stores in the U.S. — Best Friends Collectables in Northridge, California. She was inspired to open her own shop 41 years ago,
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