What kind of dolls are difficult to identify?
Especially difficult to identify are unmarked dolls of any kind, tourist dolls, and less-expensive supermarket line and drug store dolls. Sometimes, an era and type of doll are all that can be determined, such as “1940s Composition Child” or “French celluloid tourist doll from the 1930s”.
Are there any markings on hard plastic dolls?
Many hard plastic dolls are marked clearly although some may have no markings at all. A collector’s delight is Ideal’s Toni doll. She is well marked on the base of the head and across her shoulders. Occasionally the leg and arm joints will have the size attributed to this particular doll. P-90 is the 14″ doll. P-91 the 16″.
How to identify an eegee vinyl doll from the 1960s?
Some new collectors get frustrated when all they can find out about their doll is that it is an “Eegee vinyl doll from the 1960s”. Sometimes that is the best identification that can be made unless another researcher or collector has found the doll previously in its original packaging with the doll’s name and has published the information.
How can you tell what year a doll was made?
Usually, dolls made after 1890 or 1891 are marked with the country of origin. If the manufacturer is not named in the mark, check doll reference books to determine who’s mark it is. Many reference books will list marks in an appendix, alphabetized or in numerical order.
Are there any dolls that can be identified?
Not all dolls can be identified! Especially difficult to identify are unmarked dolls of any kind, tourist dolls, and less-expensive supermarket line and drug store dolls. Sometimes, an era and type of doll are all that can be determined, such as “1940s Composition Child” or “French celluloid tourist doll from the 1930s”.
Many hard plastic dolls are marked clearly although some may have no markings at all. A collector’s delight is Ideal’s Toni doll. She is well marked on the base of the head and across her shoulders. Occasionally the leg and arm joints will have the size attributed to this particular doll. P-90 is the 14″ doll. P-91 the 16″.
Is it possible to get a vintage porcelain doll?
When the collection comprises vintage porcelain dolls, it is a treat of different hairstyles, clothes, facial expressions, etc. The value ranges according to their time period, maker, and style. However, it is hard to get your hands on a genuine antique porcelain doll from the 1800s and 1900s.
What was the name of the 1950’s hard plastic doll?
VTG 1950’s “MARY HOYER?” HARD PLASTIC DOLL.14″ H.TAGGED”MARY HOYER”DRESS.VG.COND 3 ~ Vintage Hard Plastic Dolls ~ Nancy Ann Style Show, Sweet Sue & Toni ~ TLC!
