Hard Plastic Dolls


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An indispensable identification and price guide sure to thrill collectors of hard plastic dolls everywhere! More than 600 photographs supported by detailed descriptions aide in identifying and valuing these highly collectible dolls produced from 1946 to 1959. All information completely updated for 1993.




Hard Plastic Dolls II


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British Hard Plastic Dolls 1946-1960


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Hard plastic dolls were made by major British doll companies such as Palitoy, Pedigree, Roddy, and Rosebud for a short period after the Second World War. The new technology led also to new doll types, which were eagerly snapped up by parents and children deprived in the war. Frances Baird, an acknowledged expert in her field, provides an excellent history of this popular doll.




The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls


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Collectors will delight in acquiring the first and only Black dolls book that is completely published in Full Color! Author Debbie Garrett has written an extensive book of reference on vintage, modern, fashion and artist Black dolls. Featured in this book are Black dolls made from cloth, bisque, celluloid, composition, rubber, wood, and hard plastic. Fashion dolls, modern artist dolls and other doll categories are covered. This long overdue, insightful book includes a price guide and tips.




British Dolls of the 1950s


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Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors. In the 1950s, a new material—plastic—revolutionized the doll trade and made dolls affordable for people of all classes. This book focuses specifically on British dolls of that decade, offering not only useful information for collectors but a glimpse into the history and culture that surrounded these cherished toys. Along with photos and descriptions, this unique guide covers: doll manufacturers must-buy dolls what to spot when buying dolls how to avoid buying fakes a where-to-buy directory doll hospitals specialist museums




The Doll People


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Annabelle Doll is eight years old-she has been for more than a hundred years. Not a lot has happened to her, cooped up in the dollhouse, with the same doll family, day after day, year after year. . . until one day the Funcrafts move in.




My Rag Doll


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Sew super-cute rag dolls and their gorgeous clothes—perfect for personalized presents! Start with one basic doll sewing pattern—which you can then alter to personalize your doll’s coloring and hairstyle. Then choose from a range of fabulous themed outfits and accessories to complete your uniquely charming doll—including a ballerina doll, a bride doll, a bedtime doll, and a fairy doll. All instructions are suitable for intermediate to experienced sewers and include full-sized templates for the doll, clothes, and accessories.




Dolls and Accessories of the 1950s


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Dolls and Accessories of the 1950s contains over 590 color photographs of dolls made of hard plastic and vinyl, and accessories produced for these dolls during the 1950s. Company products pictured include those made by Alexander, American Character, Artisan, Cosmopolitan, Effanbee, Horsman, Ideal, Mary Hoyer, Nancy Ann, Richwood, Terri Lee, Vogue, and many other miscellaneous companies. In addition special sections feature personality, comic, cartoon, and advertising dolls. This book provides a more comprehensive overview of the doll products of the 1950s than any one book has ever done. Baby dolls, little girl dolls, teen dolls, and fashion dolls are all pictured. An updated price guide is also included.




Americas, Australia & Pacific Islands Costumed Dolls


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The definitive price and identification guide for costumed and travel dolls of the Americas, Australia, and Pacific islands! This book helps you to identify and price your charismatic travel and costume dolls while providing fascinating historical and cultural information on the specific region. A great resource book for history students of all ages.