Archive for the 'Dolls' Category

Representations of African American Dolls

Dolls can be classified in various ways. They can be categorized according to the material used to make them. Available are cloth dolls, those made of paper mache, hard plastic or ceramic. Doll profiles may differ from antique to modern. Serious collectors will have individual profiles properly documented. Information will include dates of production, material [...]


China Doll

A miniature porcelain doll is a small handcrafted doll with a porcelain head, arms, and legs with a cloth torso. Miniature porcelain dolls are commonly created as a complement to dollhouses or to be placed in shadow box displays, although they can also be enjoyed as works of art in their own right. You can [...]


Care in Buying Dollhouse Furnishings

Fun starts with choosing the dollhouse. Of course, the choice will be made by your child. But that does not mean that you cannot help them in selecting the best from the large number of choices available. They will be attracted to the color and design of the doll house, but you will take [...]


What are Fashion Dolls?

Dolls are meant to be children’s toys or adult’s collection pieces. Some dolls are specifically designed to be dressed to showcase a designer’s clothes line or to reflect fashion trends. The most well-liked fashion doll is probably Barbie, a very popular doll introduced by Mattel, Inc in 1959. Barbie has been a great influence on [...]