Antique & Vintage Dolls

Help me fix up Lady Hamilton.

Started by Graceful Antiques. Last reply by Graceful Antiques Apr 28. 8 Replies 0 Likes

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/lady-hamilton-cissy-alexander-1700-2300I have this doll and she pretty much started it all for me. I…Continue

Tags: Graceful Antiques, Lady Hamilton, Cissy, Madame Alexander, Doll

Help Identify Doll

Started by A Bridge To The Past. Last reply by Carmel Collectibles Mar 10. 6 Replies 0 Likes

HiDoes anyone have any information on this doll?  She's about 7 inches tall with a composition head and hand painted features.  Her head and arms are strung with rubber bands and her legs are fixed.  I believe her wig is mohair.…Continue

Dolls and Postcards

Started by Graceful Antiques. Last reply by Sunday Dolls Feb 2. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I love finding postcards with dolls in them. Does anyone else collect these?Great for research as well as just fun. SandyContinue

Tags: Collecting, Postcards, Dolls

"A Real Doll For Christmas" 1939 Home Movie

Started by Suburban Treasure. Last reply by Sunday Dolls Jan 15. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I found this on Youtube and thought I'd share- a real time capsule!  A 1939 home movie featuring a variety of composition dolls; looks like an Arranbee Debuteen and a Shirley Temple in the trunk to me! :)Enjoy!…Continue

Ginny Doll

Started by Minnie's Mostly Vintage. Last reply by Minnie's Mostly Vintage Oct 29, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes

i'm hoping someone knows how to date vogue ginny dolls.  i'm trying to date this ginny ballerina doll.  The tag says number 221.  i looked at her body and didn't see vogue stamped on her back.  my best guest is 1966 or 67.  thanks in advance for any…Continue

Tags: dolls, ginny, vouge

Need Help With Doll Age and Material and any other Info

Started by Sparkling Vintage Jewelry Dreams. Last reply by Sparkling Vintage Jewelry Dreams Oct 25, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes

I have had this doll for a bit now and am finally looking at it and realized I…Continue

Restoration and Repair

Started by Sunday Dolls. Last reply by Sunday Dolls Oct 24, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes

It seems we have several talented members who restore their own dolls, sew costumes and create replicas of antique dolls. So I'd like to invite everyone to post doll repair tips, questions, and descriptions/photos of your work. And, importantly, how…Continue

Madame Alexander Pussycat?

Started by Graceful Antiques. Last reply by Antik Avenue Sep 21, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes

This sweet babydoll is a Madame Alexander Pussycat doll from 1977. Alexander 1977 on neck. Measuring from top of her head to toes is 17.0 at best. Does anyone know the actual sizes of this doll selling in 1977? Even with 2 doll books I cannot seem…Continue

Tags: Black, Graceful Antiques, Alexander, Madame, Doll

Effanbee Historical Exhibition Dolls; UFDC Article

Started by Sunday Dolls Aug 30, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hi. Apparently there was an article in a UFDC publication/magazine (it may have been some years ago) about the 21" Effanbee historical dolls. If anyone has a copy, please let me know. Thank you!Continue

Toni Doll

Started by Graceful Antiques. Last reply by Graceful Antiques Aug 19, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I recently found a Toni doll. This has to be the most beautiful of the 1950s dolls. She is needing a tagged outfit. Does anyone have any vintage ads with her dressed up. I would like to see what fits her best if this makes any sense. Continue

Tags: Outfit, Dress, Vintage, Doll, Toni