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Gesso
Gesso is a white paint mixture used to coat rigid surfaces as a permanent absorbent primer substrate for painting. It consists of a binder mixed with chalk, gypsum, pigment, or…
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Vogue Doll Co
The Vogue Doll Co was founded by Jennie H. Graves in 1922 and was in production until around 1975. The company started as a small concern but became one of…
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Mattel Inc
Mattel, Inc. is an American multinational toy manufacturing company founded in January 1945 and headquartered in El Segundo, California. Mattel is mostly renown for the Barbie doll which debuted on…
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Barbie Dolls
Barbie dolls are fashion dolls manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc. and launched on March 9, 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the…
Disney Character Dolls
Disney Character Dolls. Disney characters have been popular with doll makers for many years. The first doll created was by Charlotte Clarke who made a Mickey Mouse doll in the…
Posted inPrice Guide Wooden Dolls
George II Dolls
George II Dolls. Dolls made during the reign of George II were predominantly made of wood, often with gesso faces. Some were jointed and dressed elaborately. Below are some examples…
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English Wax Dolls
English Wax dolls often made for children as toys and some excellent makers included Montanari and Pierotti. The eyes were often made of glass and inset into the face. Below…
Swivel Head Dolls
Swivel Head Dolls. A Swivel Head is a variation of the Shoulder Head. It has a head and shoulder plate but the neck area is divided.
Antique and Vintage Wooden Dolls Information
Wooden dolls are probably some of the earliest examples of dolls. "Paddle Dolls" are some of the earliest, found in the tombs at Egypt. These "Paddle Dolls" were not likely…