When did I make my first wooden doll?

When did I make my first wooden doll?

My doll has a wooden body with lathe turned arms and legs which are indeed jointed, hands and feet are cast in pewter like the originals and the head, though in the style of an Ellis doll, is my own sculpting and made of sturdy papier mache. The first of my dolls of this type was made in October, 2005.

How tall was the sarold Girl doll in the 1950s?

1950s Sarold Girl Doll, 8″ tall, hard plastic body, non-walker, jointed at neck, arms and legs, glued on wig, inexpensive doll may have sold through Woolworth Stores, made by Sarold Manufacturing Company Ltd. of England, doll marked on back Sarold.

What did composition dolls look like before 1930?

The vast majority of dolls had all-composition bodies jointed at the neck, hips, and shoulders, with sleep eyes and wigs, although earlier pre-1930 dolls were more likely to have painted eyes and molded hair.

What kind of dolls were made in the 1950’s?

Marked on back: Roddy, Made in England by Roddy Dolls. 1950s Sarold Girl Doll, 8″ tall, hard plastic body, non-walker, jointed at neck, arms and legs, glued on wig, inexpensive doll may have sold through Woolworth Stores, made by Sarold Manufacturing Company Ltd. of England, doll marked on back Sarold.

How big is an antique Dutch wooden doll?

Dutch wooden doll. Modernized Grodnertal Primitive Wood Head Legs Arms Doll- Great Facial Expression- Vintage (?) Dutch wooden doll. From Grodnertal.Replica,seven inches

How big is a vintage Gail Wilson doll?

Vintage Gail Wilson ? Hitty Dress & Bonnet Vtg / Antique Wood Jointed Folk Art Primitive Peg Doll (10 1/2″) (Grodnertal ?) Vintage Gail Wilson ?

When is recognition of an antique doll an art form?

Recognition of an antique doll is indeed an art form! You who are outside of the antique doll collecting community face a daunting situation when: A. An elderly relative or friend passes on, and suddenly you are in possession of a collection of dolls, or; B.

Where can I find information about antique dolls?

Probably the best resource for antique doll identification is the internet. The internet provides an abundance of information about dolls, all kinds of dolls. It can be time-consuming, yet cost-effective.