I have recently inherited my nana's porcelain doll collection who has passed away. I have managed to find out info/names for all of the dolls except for these two. I have been searching all over the internet, but I would love some help please.
She used to buy dolls matching the names of her grandchildren so a few of them are already accounted for. These could perhaps be Caitlin, Ashton, or Paige? Or variations of their spelling?
I'd love some help please. I'm trying to give the dolls to the correct people as a keepsake. Thank you so much.
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So sad to hear of the loss of your nana. May her memory always be a blessing.
I saw these in a doll group I belong to on Facebook and it was suggested that they are Homeart Dolls, which if you are in Australia, is probably the case.
Since that company is out of business (I think I am remembering that right), I suggest trying your local library and see if they have archives of newspaper or magazine advertisements from the time you think they were purchased and go through those to see if you can find an ad for them and get their official names (if they have them).
I suggest the library because often they have the paid site resources there where you can use them for free. I use paid site Newspapers.com a lot in my research (but that is for primarily US related items). Your librarian will know what online sources they have to help with your research.
I am in the US and sold dolls for years and I know that not all dolls had "given" names. Sometimes the makers wanted people to buy them for their attributes (like hair and eye colors) so the new owner would name them themselves. If you are trying to give the dolls to the kids---maybe just give the doll that looks most like the child!
Post back if you learn more!! Thanks for asking!
If these are really Homeart dolls there is a site here that sells a lot of these dolls online. www.gumtree.com.au/
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