An antique doll is technically any item produced before the 1930s. Oct 15, 2017 explore northstar62s board doll collecting books, followed by. They were handmade from the 1850s to the 1930s, but little. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Antique, vintage, modern, all about collecting and identifying dolls below are some doll reference books with cover photos, detailed descriptions, original. Most collectors items are french, german, or american. Many reference books will list marks in an appendix, alphabetized or in numerical order. How to tell if you have a vintage 1966 barbie doll. The international magazine dedicated to dolls including antique, vintage, artist, iconic midcentury dolls. Biggest online resource identifying dolls antique to modern. Antique doll clothes 17001929 dresses headwear underwear. This book has many beautiful french doll photos, more than 80% of pages cintains colored photos. For example, the kewpie may have oneill clearly marked on the bottom of its feet or the french poupee may have tick marks and the blue jumeau stamp on its back.
Antiques navigator will identify the doll, the value, and the place and time sold. Even the amateur seamstress can successfully achieve the appearance of dolls dressed much like ones with original clothing because each of the fullsize patterns is accompanied by easy to follow stepbystep instructions. This rare comprehensive book is simply fascinating. The following doll value and identification guides are only a sampling of the books available from amazon.
Very beautiful antique home made and all hand sewn bebe silk dress from 19th. This book, while it is a limited overview of a great number of dolls, provided me with the interest to start collecting antique dolls as well. The antique and vintage doll, toy and collectibles sale. Most common in the 1800s, this material is a hard ceramic.
See more ideas about antique dolls, dolls and vintage dolls. Free online antique price guides and resources lovetoknow. The majority of vintage items are made between the 1700s and 1900s, when industrialization of childrens toys became possible. Antique doll collector magazine, bethesda, maryland. The handbook of doll repair and restoration was a first when it was published in 1979.
With an offering that also features barbie dolls, antique handcarved dolls, black americana dolls, couture dolls and more, you will find the perfect gift for a doll collector or help you find a great addition to your own collection. If the manufacturer is not named in the mark, check doll reference books to determine whos mark it is. Antique bisque doll book 20101 registration information tankan. Doll parasol antique french fashion doll child parasol cotton print. A good friend of mine entered one of her antique dolls in the ufdc competition several years ago. See more ideas about mini books, miniatures and dollhouse. This is a responsible book, subscribing to the view of true doll collectors. Dollspart supply 301 greenwood avenue box 266 midland park, nj 07432 toll free 18003363655 doll customer service 12014443655 doll. Proper identification is the first step to doll value certain antique dolls such as a rosie oneil kewpie doll or a french bisque poupee by jumeau are easier to identify than others. A book of dolls written and illustrated by gwen white book spine, vintage. Jan 27, 2015 bisque heads, kid, cloth, jointed wood or composition bodies with closed or open mouths. The hanne buktas collections important books featuring the childhood antiques and ladys ephemera collections of hanne buktas of. Presented here is a wealth of highly desirable, largely inaccessible information for all doll collectors and aficionados of doll art.
Remember that older books will not reflect current values but can be a great source of information. Through the use of this book, the reader can learn the intricate secrets of the great doll couturieres of a bygone age. There are also doll magazines including antique doll collector and doll news. The sites lenghty listings make it harder to find your doll, so be sure to utilize the search page. Cloth stitched into the shape of a human is one of the oldest doll making methods. Antique collector dolls 3 in series, modern collector dolls books 8 in series by patricia r.
A definitive identification and price guide by howard and jan foulke. Dollspart supply doll parts, supplies, shoes, high heels. Antique dolls and treasures childrens treasures from days gone by. Experienced antique doll collectors can determine a doll s approximate worth by evaluating the doll s features and characteristics. The doll price guide is exhaustive and indicates when the doll was appraised which can make a difference regarding current values. First isthe collectors encyclopedia of barbie dolls and collectibles by sibyl dewein and joan ashabraner, c1985, hardcover. Proper identification is the first step to doll value. Antique doll jd kestner mold 215 bisque head composition body fur brows german porcelain child 26in victorian doll. Through the use of this book, the reader can learn the intricate secrets of the great doll. Certain antique dolls such as a rosie oneil kewpie doll or a french bisque poupee by jumeau are easier to identify than others. Lets learn about french fashion dolls from renowned doll collectors mildred and vernon seeley. I undo a previous repair, add a new pair of glass eyes and restore her to good as new.
With barbie, ken, francie, and skipper fashions and the whole family hillary shilkitus james 4. Smith is possibly the most prolific doll book author, also books on. They range in subject from vintage popup books and antique poetry volumes to outofprint. I have over twenty years experience restoring antique and modern dolls specializing in making missing parts, porcelain figurines and. The head doll making step by step tutorials book 1. Dolls from the 1800s to 1900s have rooted or lifelike hair rather than painted hair, and their clothing is typically made of leather. View thousands of doll items on ruby lane, a marketplace to buy and sell quality antiques, collectibles and artisan jewelry from thousands of curated sellers since 1998.
Some dolls made in a similar style have been found stamped bavaria, and others have accessories such as mirrors and parrots. Theworld of barbie dolls, an illustrated value guide by paris and susan manos, paperback c1985. Aug 20, 2003 this book completes my collection of all foulkes blue books and is a valuable, concise, yet comprehensive reference for the serious doll collector. One of the most unique characteristics that sets gigis dolls and sherrys teddy bears inc. Neff, a toy collector in suburban connecticut, has acquired hundreds of antique cloth dolls depicting africanamericans. I dont know if she was happiest that she won a blue ribbon or that the judges thought that the dress was original to the doll.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Antique doll book miniature book antony and cleopatra 2 x 1 38 in antique book. It has nice artwork showing many different types of vintage dolls, and at. My dolls trousseau antique dolls, collecting, hand. Loveliest smile dollmasters doll books catalog auction antique. Checking the manufacturers mark is the best way to identify the type and era of an antique doll. Basic information about each manufacturer, dates of production, and sizes and types of dolls are presented in a wellorganized format, and the book is liberally illustrated with clear photos. I am trying to make it easier for you to decide on size by showing some measurements. When it comes to determining an antique doll value, accurate identification of the doll is essential. Evelyn ackerman has accurately distilled the essence of 19th and early 20th century doll fashions into clothing that emulates what the dolls would have worn at the time they were made. There is continued collector demand for very large, good quality antique german dolls. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30. Doll clothes handmade and non brand name nice twice dollshop.
See more ideas about mini books, miniatures and dollhouse miniatures. Abebooks has many millions of books, many of which are rare books, collectible books, antiquarian books or unique books. A love for vintage dolls that never grows old the new. Many antique dolls are marked with a mold number, and the mold number may be enough to identify the maker of the doll. This is the first real reference book for barbie collectors. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. When i purchased it, i was collecting 19301959 dolls only. This is a very nice coloring book suitable for most ages. Jan 20, 2020 collecting antique dolls is a popular hobby that can be both enjoyable and used as an investment for the collector. Dont you see more ideas about books, childrens books and vintage childrens books.
The first, favorite, and most trusted, price guide to all types of dolls is even more colorful and readerfriendly in its 14th edition. Do nothing to an antique doll that will compromise the authenticity and reduce its value. Profusely illustrated in color and blackandwhite, this early outofprint book is biblethick and filled with everything one needs to know about antique doll clothing. If you choose to collect antique dolls get the german and french doll books that show the markings. Doll wigs, designed to add new life to a modern or vintage doll. If you cant find your doll in one book, try several.
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