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China dolls, 1850-1870 - Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium . A china doll is a doll made partially or wholly out of glazed porcelain. The name comes from china being used to refer to the material porcelain. [1] Colloquially the term china doll is sometimes used to refer to any porcelain or bisque doll, but more specifically it describes only ...
A bisque doll or porcelain doll is a doll made partially or wholly out of bisque or biscuit porcelain. Bisque dolls are characterized by their realistic, skin-like matte finish. They had their peak of popularity between 1860 and 1900 with French and German dolls. Bisque dolls are collectible, and antique dolls can be worth thousands of dollars.
A doll hospital is a workshop that specializes in the restoration or repair of dolls. [67] Doll hospitals can be found in countries around the world. [68] One of the oldest doll hospitals was established in Lisbon, Portugal in 1830, [68] and another in Melbourne, reputedly the first such establishment in Australia, was founded in 1888. [67]
Katsina tihu (Kokopol), probably late 19th century, Brooklyn Museum Hopi katsina figures or Hopi kachina dolls (also spelled Hopi katsina figures or Hopi katsina dolls; Hopi: tithu or katsintithu) are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, by Hopi people to instruct young girls and new brides about kachinas or katsinam, the immortal beings that bring rain, control other aspects of the ...
The iconic dolls are still a hot commodity in 2016, with some versions currently selling for up to $5,000. From the original 1959 Barbie to the spunky 1992 Rollerblading Barbie , we've got the ...
Japanese doll in traditional kimono and musical instrument. Japanese dolls (人形, ningyō, lit. ' human form ') are one of the traditional Japanese crafts. There are various types of traditional dolls, some representing children and babies, some the imperial court, warriors and heroes, fairy-tale characters, gods and (rarely) demons, and also people of the daily life of Japanese cities.
A Skookum doll in its original box An original label Skookum dolls. A Skookum doll was a Native American themed doll, sold as a souvenir item in the early 20th century. Although considered collectible, they are not authentic Native American dolls, as they were designed and created by a white woman, and quickly mass-produced.
Stinky Pete doll. Photo cred: eBay. 5.) Buzz Lightyear action wing pack. Photo cred: eBay. Pretty insane, right? Needless to say, we're really hoping our parents didn't toss out those old toys.