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They may be from some place in Europe. Not sure if they are wood or another material. Very old. At least 50 years.
I think you have composition dolls. This is most likely why you cannot understand what they are made of, wood or another material. I think that you would define the plastic for sure.
A composition doll is a doll made partially or wholly out of composition, a composite material composed of sawdust, glue, and other materials such as cornstarch, resin and wood flour. Composition is easily molded and is thus an excellent material to make doll heads. Composition was used to make doll bodies for many years, from approximately the late 1870s. Only dolls with heads made of composition are referred to as composition dolls.
Composition dolls were made about from 1909 through the early 1950s. Most of these dolls were made in the 1920s-1940s.
These types of dolls were made by many companies, especially in the United States, Germany, France, Japan. Some companies were famous, for example Madame Alexander, Effanbee, American Character, Amberg. Many other companies copied their designs and sold unmarked dolls. Therefore, a large number of dolls that are found today are unmarked. Did you look on back of their neck for a mark?
Pre-1930 dolls were more likely to have painted eyes and molded hair. Dolls made later often had all-composition bodies jointed at the neck, hips, and shoulders, with sleep eyes and wigs. Your dolls both seem to have sleep eyes.
The most popular styles tended to be Mama Dolls, baby dolls, and, especially after Shirley Temple, little girls and even teenagers. Mama dolls were toddler dolls with a mama crier, they often also walked. Is the whole body made of solid material? Maybe one of your doll (with open mouth) has a box inside that would be called a crier which when squeezed it sounded a bit like it says "Mama".
Your dolls are most likely from the late 1920s-1940s.
Composition dolls are prone to fine cracks, called crazing, caused by changes in moisture and temperature. Your dolls seems to have been well taken care, as I could not see the cracks in the photo.
I have a Brinn doll named Marilyn. She isn't porcelain. Her hands are plastic and her face seems to be fabric.
Any idea what she is classified as? I can only find porcelain ones on eBay.
I would classify her under fabric and they are not very expensive or people are not selling them for much money at all. You will be lucky to get $10 for the doll.
I am hoping to identify this doll from my childhood, probably circa 1975-1990. I can't find any marks on her. Her limbs are very similar to a later Baby So Real doll, but nothing I've found matches her face. She has amber eyes that sleep and a dimpled chin.
The head and limbs are hollow and compressible. She had a voice box that laughed sweetly when you moved her, but that may have been added by my mother. Any suggestions are appreciated!
I love this wood, hand carved vintage doll! But, again, I'm needing some information on her creator. Thank you for your help!
This definitely looks handmade. It might be from an Amish community. I dont think it is very valuable.
Could you please tell me if these dolls are worth anything? They seemed to be porcelain.
The doll market is flooded with all types, sizes, and brands of dolls, so almost all dolls fall in the low-value category.
Low value = $5-$25.
The only way to find a value is to research each individual doll. To do this research, you will need to know the brand name and any other marks/names of each doll.
The usual place to find this information is on the back of the neck/head, under the hair.
You can look for dolls on eBay's sold listings as a sold item equals current value, whereas a 'for sale' doll only shows what the seller would like to receive for their doll.
Be sure to add measurements when doing research.
This is a doll that my mom bought when she was visiting Japan more than 70 years ago. Just curious if it is worth some $$$. Any one recognize or know about this doll?
These were always neat dolls.
Most of the Japanese dolls in glass cases were Geisha dolls, but it's possible they also placed some of their 'big-eye' dolls in glass cases for the tourist crowd.
I would suggest that you post your question on a doll forum site as members on these sites know a lot more about dolls and may be able to help you.
Gather as much information as you can and then you can do research on value of your doll.
Try this site:
www.tapatalk.com/
How much are these dolls worth? Is anyone prepared to make an offer?
It looks like you may have two 'child size' dolls, and occasionally this type/style sell for more than the smaller versions. However, the shipping is expensive.
I'm not sure that anyone on this site will be interested in purchasing your dolls, but if there is someone who is interested, they can contact you through this site.
Information:
www.thriftyfun.com/
I was given a bunch of china dolls that sit on pillows. Does anyone know any about these?
I just inherited this doll collection, but don't know anything about dolls. Are these valuable?
This one is a very difficult question to answer you. There are so many of them and the dolls vary from collectors dolls to mass produced dolls. In order to find out the value of the dolls we need to know who made each one and the markings on the back of each dolls head. I would suggest finding a doll appraiser arund you or even online to help you out in this one. There are so many variables in this that it is hard to determine what the real value of all these dolls are worth.
I have some more fun finds. I have no idea about these beautiful ladies, but I just had to have them in my collection. Their bodies are made of hard plastic, but there are no identifiable marks.
Their arm joints are stretchy rubber bands. Any information would be appreciated!
These are not expensive dolls. Without more markings it will be hard to identify them.
Thank you, Judy!
I bought this doll from a friend. The chest is metal on outside and wooden on the inside. The doll is solid porcelain and/or bisque. The hair is rooted. The eyes open and close as they are supposed too. The legs and arms do have some cracks in them. She came with lots of clothes that hang on other side of box.
All clothes either button or snap. I was wanting information on this doll as I can't find any information on her. Such as year made, value, history. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I just bought a Boots Tyler 14 baseball player doll with a blue and white pinstripe uniform. On the back of its neck it says Boots Tyler Design 1984. Also there is a tiny engraving that says Merry Christmas Eric.
Love mom, behind the ear. Does anyone know if Boots factory did engraving like this or is this repro?
I would like to find out the value of these old dolls.
They are pretty. I am not familiar with DNS.
There is a home decorating manufacturing company (with a store) called DNS, you may want to contact them and see if they are the maker:
www.dnsdesignsandmore.com/
Let us know what you find!
I am wanting to start an interior decorating business. What should I name it?
Thank you.
Swift Decor
Magic Interiors
Frame & Drapes
Style & Panache
The Crafty Interior
Sissy's Decoration Emporium
Sissy's Sassy Interiors
Imperial Looks
