In 1881, Harper’s Bazaar listed the “new” Victorian dolls available for Christmas gifts that season. “The eating doll is the novelty with which girls are delighted this year. A bit of candy is put in her open mouth, disappears, and comes out at the sole of her foot. Another new doll has music within herself, […]

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A 5×7 art print of an early 19th century girl and an antique doll.

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“RAGGEDY ANN STORIES” - 1918

Raggedy Ann is a fictional character who has been entertaining and charming young children for almost ninety years. This mischievous rag doll and her enchanting toy friends were introduced to young readers in 1918 by author Johnny Gruelle (1880-1938).  Raggedy Ann always has a warm and optimistic outlook and a calm approach […]

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“Victorian Paper Dolls” ebook is a great resource for teachers, crafters, and parents at home!    
Find beautiful color images - as sharp and clear as when originally published - of these rare paper dolls from the November 1859 Godey’s Lady’s Book.  These pages are impossible to find today because most were […]

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In 1959, the Ideal Toy Corporation introduced a collection of dolls called Playpal. The life-size Patti doll was 35″ tall, the size of an actual 3 year old and could be dressed in a little girl’s clothes. The family included little sisters Penny and Suzy, and big brother Peter. The Carrot-Top Patti Playpal(R) is one […]

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Paper dolls have been affordable toys for children for almost two centuries.  They first appeared in Paris during the 1700s and were also a popular toy in England. English paper dolls often included moral stories and booklets of virtues as part of the packaging. Furthermore, early paper doll clothes did not come with the folding […]

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“Dolls’ outfits are a feature in the toy shops this season.” 
… from Harper’s Bazar, 1872
 

An article in the Victorian magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, in 1872 described the latest antique dolls for the Christmas season. The dolls represented all ages and sizes, from the infant in long clothes to old ladies in caps and spectacles. Read more… […]

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Madame Alexander vintage dolls have a way of capturing our favorite dreams and fantasies, and this charming Cissette is no exception. She’s all dressed up for a 1950s school dance in her off-the-shoulder sweater with Elvis portrait on the back, slim slacks, and spunky high-heeled slides. She’s the perfect Elvis(R) gift, for yourself or […]

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Christening dresses were long, white and elaborately embroidered during the Victorian era. Life-like baby dolls are fabulous to display antique christening gowns. Click our Lifelike Dolls link on the right to find dolls of all sizes and “ages.”

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Germany, Switzerland, and France were the principal manufacturers of toys in the 19th century, but the manufacture of the wax doll was a specialty of England. The French dolls had a reputation for beauty and tasteful dress while the English doll, made in the form of a child, was designated as a plaything.  Because wax […]

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This lovely wood vanity with hinged mirror will display beautifully with your favorite fashion dolls in their Victorian dresses. 16-1/2″ high.Click image for more info.

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