Doll Features, Articles & Links
Fishing for Compliments – A Look at Denys Fisher Dolls
Although the British Denys Fisher company was only active in the doll world for ten years or so, it gained a reputation for quality with attractive and innovative dolls.
Half Dolls
A look at pincushion dolls, tea-cosie dolls and dresser dolls… and there are those also known as ‘tops’, ‘pin heads’ or ‘whisk-broom’ dolls
Pre-War Dolls
A brief history of Pre-War Dolls in Europe
Post War Dolls
A brief history of Post War Dolls in the UK and US
Armand Marseille & Other Bisque Dolls
Bisque china dolls are those tranquil faced beauties we see featured on the Antiques Roadshow, with glass eyes, hand-painted features and, often, ‘double-jointed’ limbs.
Artists Histories and Information Pages
Barbie
Introduction, history and Group
Cabbage Patch Dolls
Introduction, history and Group
Gene
Introduction, history and Group
Holly Hobbie
Introduction, and feature on Sarah Kay and Betsey Clark dolls
Madame Alexander
Introduction, history and Group
Robert Tonner
Introduction, history and Group
Sasha Dolls
Introduction and history
Sindy
Brief introduction and history
Tiny Tears
Brief introduction and history
Zwergnase
Brief introduction and history