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Antique Dolls 1800s-1920s

Everything from the earliest Queen Annes to the French and German bisques to early composition dolls. Bru, Jumeau, Kestner, Simon & Halbig, chinda dolls, wax, wood, all-bisques, french fashion dolls and more. From history to identification to collecting, you'll find it all here.
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Antique Dolls Price Guide

Antique dolls price guide, including information, doll values and photos.

Top Five French Antique Doll Brands

Top Five French Antique Doll Brands for Porcelain Dolls

Top Five German Antique Doll Brands

Top Five German Antique Doll Brands for Porcelain Dolls

What Types of Damage Can Be Found on Antique Bisque Dolls?

What types of damage can occur on an antique bisque doll? Which types of damage are more serious, and can they affect the value of an antique bisque doll?

Free Dolls Clip Art!

Free Dolls Clip Art of special interest to Antique Doll Collectors!  Topics include dolls, victoriana, vintage advertising, antique photos, animals, sewing, and more!   From your Guide.

Buying Damaged Antique Dolls: Is It Ever a Good Idea?

A look at whether or not you should ever consider buying a damaged antique doll.

Top 10 Antique Dolls on a Budget

Antique dolls can be intimidating and overwhelming. Our list of the top 10 antique dolls for collectors on a budget will show you some great antique dolls that won't break the bank.

New World Record Price For Doll Set At Theriault Auction - $263,000

Albert Marque doll sells for world recorde price of $263,000.

Doll Profile: China Dolls

Glazed, pale and lovely, china dolls are one of the most common antique dolls encountered. Popular with children in the 1800s, they are very popular with collectors today. Get an overview of antique China Dolls.

Doll Profile: Half Dolls

Half dolls are very confusing to many collectors because of the endless varieties produced, as well as the widely varying quality of the dolls. Learn their history and how to tell the good from the bad in our profile on antique Half Dolls.

Kewpie Dolls Price Guide and Photo Gallery

Kewpie Dolls Price Guide and Photo Gallery.

R. Viola Doll Company, New York, New York 1917 to 1925

New Information on the R. Viola Doll Company, New York, New York 1917 to 1925

Photos of the Viola Doll Factory, New York, 1917-1926

Photos of the Viola Doll Factory, New York, 1917-1926

Antique Doll Competition at 2008 UFDC National Convention in Las Vegas

Photo Gallery of antique dolls featured at the antique doll competition at the 2008 UFDC National Doll Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada

Puppen & Spielzeug Doll and Toy Museum Is Auctioned Off in California

The contents of the Puppen & Spielzeug Doll Museum of Vienna are auctioned off by Theriault's.

The Antique Dolls, Dollhouses and Toys from the LEGO Museum

The Theriault's auction of the antique dolls, dollhouses and toys from the LEGO museum

Antique Dolls and Toys From the LEGO Museum To Be Sold at Auction This Weekend

The antique dolls and toys from the LEGO Museum in Denmark will be sold in the United States at auction.

10 Things You Should Inspect When Buying an Antique Doll

10 Things You Should Inspect When Buying an Antique Bisque Doll

Antique and Vintage Dolls Start Page

Your special guide to ALL the antique and vintage doll resources on this site--start HERE to find everything you'll need!

Mystery Antique Dolls of the 1800s

Meet some mysterious antique dolls from the 19th Century. These dolls have unusual appeal! Don't miss the UPDATE which has one mystery SOLVED!

History of Antique Dolls II

From china dolls, through German and French Bisque dolls.  From your About.com Guide.

Restoration and Conservation of Dolls

Seven articles on conserving and restoring dolls and their costumes, with a special focus on antique and vintage dolls. Includes lists of restoration supply suppliers and an extensive bibliography.

Antique Doll Price Guide

Includes beautiful photos and ample information about each doll. Browse by photos or text index. Updated frequently. From your Guide.

Antique and Vintage Doll Terminology

All the lingo and terms you need to sound like an antique doll collecting old-timer. From your Guide

How To Get The Best Prices For Your Dolls on eBay

Whether you are selling a whole collection or just a few dolls from your grandmother's attic, here is how to get the best prices when selling your dolls on eBay.

History of Antique Dolls I

From wood dolls to china dolls.   From your About.com Guide.

Dolls of The Century

My picks for the most important and influential dolls of the 20th Century.  From your About.com Guide.

Antique  Doll Collecting:  Primer For Novices

New to antique doll collecting?  Here is information on where to find antique dolls, and what to look for.  From your About.com Guide.

Holiday Decorating with Antique Dolls

Using antique dolls in your holiday decorating; have a Victorian Christmas!  From your About.com Guide.

Antique Miniatures and Miniature Dolls

The history of miniature dolls and miniatures, and the history of the 1" to 1' scale.    From your About.com Guide.

Theriault's Auction Weekend

Extensive coverage of the January 2000 event--the main auction, the All-Bisque auction, the French Folklore auction,  photo albums and more.  From your Guide.

ArticulateDoll

An in-depth look at the first antique dolls which talked or played music.

2009 DOTY Industry Choice Award Winners

The 2009 Doll of the Year Industry Choice award winners, announced at IDEX.

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