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A Waldorf doll (also called Steiner doll) is a form of doll used in Waldorf education. Made of wool and cotton, using techniques drawing on traditional European dollmaking, its appearance is intentionally simple in order to allow the child playing with it to improve or strengthen imagination and creativity. For instance, it has no facial expression. Its legs and arms are flexible, allowing natural postures. Traditional Waldorf dolls are made from cotton interlock knit fabric and wool stuffing. They are often entirely natural. Typically the trademark long hair of a Waldorf doll is made of mohair or boucle. Some doll makers use alternative hair material such as wool, rayon, and cotton. The facial features of a Waldorf doll vary with the maker. Most Waldorf dolls have small suggestions of noses, their eye and mouth colors are generally varied with each doll.(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) Etsy,Com By Bamboletta If you are interested in learning to make it, there are at the links below: http://www.livingcrafts.com/blog/doll-room/a-doll-for-every-child http://sarahsdolls.blogspot.fr/2010/08/how-to-weight-doll-tutorial.html http://www.waldorfdollmaking.com http://www.lapappadolce.net/manuale-per-realizzare-le-bambole-waldorf-i-capelli/ Making a Waldorf doll’s head (The Silver Penny) Waldorf Doll Head Tutorial (Moonchild Studio) Make a Waldorf-style doll (Green Bean Boutique) Crazy Haired Waldorf doll (Craftster) Wool Stuffed Doll (AFSC EMAP Sewing Projects) Jointed Waldorf Doll Sew Along (Tiptoe Fairy) Basic Instructions for a Waldorf Doll (Echoes of a Dream) Making a Waldorf Doll (photo tutorial by Beth) Wig Making for Waldorf Doll (photo tutorial by Beth) Waldorf Doll Hair Tutorial (Crafty Sheep) Waldorf Doll Hair: Centre Back Seam Clarified (Crafty Sheep)

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I'm new to collecting Antique Paper Dolls and I've narrowed my focus to articulated dolls by L&B (Littauer & Boysen) and Dennison. My main point of interest are the beautiful Actress and Royalty dolls from the late 1800's that I've talked about in previous posts but recently I've been looking into some jointed dolls that are of young girls like those listed below. One example of L&B doll parts assembled to make an articulated doll Many L&B (Littauer & Boysen) doll parts were specifically made for the Dennison Company to be used with their special line of tissue/crepe paper so you could "dress" your finished doll. These doll parts could be purchased individually, as sets, in boxed kits and in enveloped kits. There were a variety of combinations in which you could purchase the dolls or parts of the dolls and some came in multiple size choices. 6 Pretty Vintage Paper Doll Heads Each head is @ 3 inches tall L&B created these doll heads - part # 01943(a) These are in Dennison's 1913 catalog. The Doll Outfit No. 31 boxed set - has 2 of the above dolls in it. (notice the pin hole markers on these dolls - this lets you know these are the heavy embossed stock used to make articulated dolls.) 6 sets of Doll Legs L&B created these doll legs - part #1943 (b) These were in the 1905 - 1907 Dennison Catalog 2 complete dolls using 2 pairs of the above legs were in the Doll Outfit No. 8 Box Set Torso pattern that work with this style of paper doll I've been lucky enough to get some nice quality scans of these dolls that I can use to create funky artwork; however, I thought I would try and add the authentic originals to my vintage paper doll collection as well. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find much reference material on the types of dolls I'm trying to collect so this experience is one big learning curve. I do know that L&B created a whole series of articulated doll parts for the Dennison Company that was located in Boston in late 1880's and 1890's. Many of the dolls I wish to have in my collection appeared in Dennison Art & Decoration Catalogs from 1895 - 1907. So far I've discovered that this particular set of doll heads was made in at least 2 sizes and that some of the dolls are a high quality lithography embossed cardboard but not all are. These were also made as embossed paper scraps, which are a much thinner paper not suitable for making a jointed paper doll. I know this because I recently won an eBay auction for these doll heads. Now I know that some of the articulated doll parts were also created as paper scraps and are not the heavy lithography pieces used to create the jointed paper dolls I'm adding to my collection. Luckily this was a fairly inexpensive mistake and a great teaching tool, since I never would have thought these same doll parts could be made out different thicknesses of material. These are the Paper Scrap Doll heads I recently purchased. They are the embossed paper but about the thickness of newsprint. Each doll head is @ 2 1/4 inches tall These are item L&B #30679 where as the thicker ones used to make dolls are #1943 (After taking a close look at the paper scrap doll heads I purchased and the images I have of the thicker doll parts; I can see that the actual doll parts have a pinpoint marker where the hole and brad/eyelet should go to assemble the paper doll and my paper scraps don't have this registry marker on them.) This is the quick and easy way to tell if you are purchasing them from a photo. L&B (Littauer & Boysen) founded in Berlin 1887 - was one of Berlin's largest deluxe paper manufacturing operations with a wide variety of chromolithography and embossed stamped articles. They sold part of their operation to Z&M (Zoecke & Mittmeyer) and another part to MLP (Mamelok Press Limited) in 1920. Here are a few more examples of L&B Doll Parts: L&B #3844 - Angel Heads - can be used to make a doll L&B #3109 L&B - #3460 L&B #3980 L&B #30725 L&B #30819 L&B #31014 This set of doll parts was actually made by Dennison These are some Doll Parts - company Unknown Grins and Giggles, Evelyn (EKDuncan)

I'm new to collecting Antique Paper Dolls and I've narrowed my focus to articulated dolls by L&B (Littauer & Boysen) and Dennison. My main point of interest are the beautiful Actress and Royalty dolls from the late 1800's that I've talked about in previous posts but recently I've been looking into some jointed dolls that are of young girls like those listed below. One example of L&B doll parts assembled to make an articulated doll Many L&B (Littauer & Boysen) doll parts were specifically made for the Dennison Company to be used with their special line of tissue/crepe paper so you could "dress" your finished doll. These doll parts could be purchased individually, as sets, in boxed kits and in enveloped kits. There were a variety of combinations in which you could purchase the dolls or parts of the dolls and some came in multiple size choices. 6 Pretty Vintage Paper Doll Heads Each head is @ 3 inches tall L&B created these doll heads - part # 01943(a) These are in Dennison's 1913 catalog. The Doll Outfit No. 31 boxed set - has 2 of the above dolls in it. (notice the pin hole markers on these dolls - this lets you know these are the heavy embossed stock used to make articulated dolls.) 6 sets of Doll Legs L&B created these doll legs - part #1943 (b) These were in the 1905 - 1907 Dennison Catalog 2 complete dolls using 2 pairs of the above legs were in the Doll Outfit No. 8 Box Set Torso pattern that work with this style of paper doll I've been lucky enough to get some nice quality scans of these dolls that I can use to create funky artwork; however, I thought I would try and add the authentic originals to my vintage paper doll collection as well. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find much reference material on the types of dolls I'm trying to collect so this experience is one big learning curve. I do know that L&B created a whole series of articulated doll parts for the Dennison Company that was located in Boston in late 1880's and 1890's. Many of the dolls I wish to have in my collection appeared in Dennison Art & Decoration Catalogs from 1895 - 1907. So far I've discovered that this particular set of doll heads was made in at least 2 sizes and that some of the dolls are a high quality lithography embossed cardboard but not all are. These were also made as embossed paper scraps, which are a much thinner paper not suitable for making a jointed paper doll. I know this because I recently won an eBay auction for these doll heads. Now I know that some of the articulated doll parts were also created as paper scraps and are not the heavy lithography pieces used to create the jointed paper dolls I'm adding to my collection. Luckily this was a fairly inexpensive mistake and a great teaching tool, since I never would have thought these same doll parts could be made out different thicknesses of material. These are the Paper Scrap Doll heads I recently purchased. They are the embossed paper but about the thickness of newsprint. Each doll head is @ 2 1/4 inches tall These are item L&B #30679 where as the thicker ones used to make dolls are #1943 (After taking a close look at the paper scrap doll heads I purchased and the images I have of the thicker doll parts; I can see that the actual doll parts have a pinpoint marker where the hole and brad/eyelet should go to assemble the paper doll and my paper scraps don't have this registry marker on them.) This is the quick and easy way to tell if you are purchasing them from a photo. L&B (Littauer & Boysen) founded in Berlin 1887 - was one of Berlin's largest deluxe paper manufacturing operations with a wide variety of chromolithography and embossed stamped articles. They sold part of their operation to Z&M (Zoecke & Mittmeyer) and another part to MLP (Mamelok Press Limited) in 1920. Here are a few more examples of L&B Doll Parts: L&B #3844 - Angel Heads - can be used to make a doll L&B #3109 L&B - #3460 L&B #3980 L&B #30725 L&B #30819 L&B #31014 This set of doll parts was actually made by Dennison These are some Doll Parts - company Unknown Grins and Giggles, Evelyn (EKDuncan)

Toys....they have been making children smile for ages. We have all had these playmates that kept us entertained and gave us a sense of security. I can still remember some of the metal,wind up,clockwork toys even though my generation entered the plastic age thus sending this style of toy to "Toy Heaven". Of course there are always collectors who rescue and give dignity back to these wonderful antique toys. But toys as well as any other collectible need not be confined to a glass case where they end up becoming sterile and losing all of their personality. I am an advocate of bringing collectibles out of their cases and using them to decorate your home. You don't have to have a big collection lining an entire wall, just some fun pieces scattered about will do. If you are looking for a way to bring warmth and personality to your home, consider accessorizing with an antique toy or two! I have posted some pictures of antique toys, any of which would look wonderful as part of a tabletop vignette or standing alone by themselves. I hope you enjoy!! Clockwork toys are especially fun to watch and a great conversation starter. They can bring such warmth to your home because they shout out "look at me, touch me, interact with me!" Sometimes collections begin because of a special find in a garage sale or flea market, or from rummaging through an attic or basement. Clockwork Tightrope Walker c1885, extremely rare. 1910 Steiff sheep on wheels A wonderful old German Ferris Wheel Antique giraffe and doll pull toy Mason & Taylor circa 1880s clockwork toy of a pressed papier maché shoulder head child doll, with pressed metal jointed legs pushing a child's perambulator Rare Wonderful Rare French Mechanical Musical Automaton Love the old fire truck! Children's French Antique wooden toy scooter Delightful and Rare French Mechanical Pull-Toy "Polichinelle Riding an Ostrich" A bisque-headed Polichinelle doll is seated upon a large paper mache ostrich. Jack in the Boxes Old trains can be displayed in a number of ways. Old circus toys like the ones in these two photos are always fun and make great vignettes. Antique Harlequin toy with porcelain head, dating from around 1880 Try mounting toys on a wall. These antique toy scenes would look lovely in a tabletop vignette. Clockwork figure, "Le Gai Violiniste", made in France by Fernand Martin about 1900 This old German toy would look perfect in a beautiful tabletop vignette. Woman on Sewing Machine, c. 1905 / clockwork tin toy And don't forget puppets! Early Prewar Japan 1910 Big 7" (18 cm) Clockwork Tin Toy Bicycle Motorcycle Collectors with a passion for antique toys often build their collections with toys that bring back fond memories from their past. An old doll with eight legged walking mechanism.This is definitely an attention getter! Being some charm to a sunny windowsill. Cute idea for old metal trucks! Christmas is the perfect time of year to decorate with antique or vintage toys. Sources via Pinterest , Google, and Tumblr Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/08/take-tour-of-queens-dolls-house.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer

In this case, wood means heavy cardboard. This is a lovely and unusual set, and Betty Campbell is one of my favorite paper doll artists.

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I'm new to collecting Antique Paper Dolls and I've narrowed my focus to articulated dolls by L&B (Littauer & Boysen) and Dennison. My main point of interest are the beautiful Actress and Royalty dolls from the late 1800's that I've talked about in previous posts but recently I've been looking into some jointed dolls that are of young girls like those listed below. One example of L&B doll parts assembled to make an articulated doll Many L&B (Littauer & Boysen) doll parts were specifically made for the Dennison Company to be used with their special line of tissue/crepe paper so you could "dress" your finished doll. These doll parts could be purchased individually, as sets, in boxed kits and in enveloped kits. There were a variety of combinations in which you could purchase the dolls or parts of the dolls and some came in multiple size choices. 6 Pretty Vintage Paper Doll Heads Each head is @ 3 inches tall L&B created these doll heads - part # 01943(a) These are in Dennison's 1913 catalog. The Doll Outfit No. 31 boxed set - has 2 of the above dolls in it. (notice the pin hole markers on these dolls - this lets you know these are the heavy embossed stock used to make articulated dolls.) 6 sets of Doll Legs L&B created these doll legs - part #1943 (b) These were in the 1905 - 1907 Dennison Catalog 2 complete dolls using 2 pairs of the above legs were in the Doll Outfit No. 8 Box Set Torso pattern that work with this style of paper doll I've been lucky enough to get some nice quality scans of these dolls that I can use to create funky artwork; however, I thought I would try and add the authentic originals to my vintage paper doll collection as well. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find much reference material on the types of dolls I'm trying to collect so this experience is one big learning curve. I do know that L&B created a whole series of articulated doll parts for the Dennison Company that was located in Boston in late 1880's and 1890's. Many of the dolls I wish to have in my collection appeared in Dennison Art & Decoration Catalogs from 1895 - 1907. So far I've discovered that this particular set of doll heads was made in at least 2 sizes and that some of the dolls are a high quality lithography embossed cardboard but not all are. These were also made as embossed paper scraps, which are a much thinner paper not suitable for making a jointed paper doll. I know this because I recently won an eBay auction for these doll heads. Now I know that some of the articulated doll parts were also created as paper scraps and are not the heavy lithography pieces used to create the jointed paper dolls I'm adding to my collection. Luckily this was a fairly inexpensive mistake and a great teaching tool, since I never would have thought these same doll parts could be made out different thicknesses of material. These are the Paper Scrap Doll heads I recently purchased. They are the embossed paper but about the thickness of newsprint. Each doll head is @ 2 1/4 inches tall These are item L&B #30679 where as the thicker ones used to make dolls are #1943 (After taking a close look at the paper scrap doll heads I purchased and the images I have of the thicker doll parts; I can see that the actual doll parts have a pinpoint marker where the hole and brad/eyelet should go to assemble the paper doll and my paper scraps don't have this registry marker on them.) This is the quick and easy way to tell if you are purchasing them from a photo. L&B (Littauer & Boysen) founded in Berlin 1887 - was one of Berlin's largest deluxe paper manufacturing operations with a wide variety of chromolithography and embossed stamped articles. They sold part of their operation to Z&M (Zoecke & Mittmeyer) and another part to MLP (Mamelok Press Limited) in 1920. Here are a few more examples of L&B Doll Parts: L&B #3844 - Angel Heads - can be used to make a doll L&B #3109 L&B - #3460 L&B #3980 L&B #30725 L&B #30819 L&B #31014 This set of doll parts was actually made by Dennison These are some Doll Parts - company Unknown Grins and Giggles, Evelyn (EKDuncan)

Laura Ingals Pioneer Family Paper Dolls Collection. Ready to print in full color, or color your own at home. Printable paper dolls and crafts.

Let's talk about my favorite American Girl, Felicity! I know that I tend to call all of them my favorite but Felicity really is my favorite. 😂 Her collection is the most beautiful and detailed collection of the American Girls and the one I drooled over as a kid. In my post Meet the Historical Dolls I shared how I saved up my money as a child to purchase Felicity. She was my second doll and the last doll I would get until adulthood. (She's the doll in the middle.) Felicity was the fourth doll released in the American Girl Collection by Pleasant Company. Pleasant Rowland came up with the idea for the American Girl collection while visiting Colonial Williamsburg with her husband on a business trip. Rumor has it that a colonial character was the first doll that Pleasant envisioned and that she had this time period in mind when she headed to the Gotz factory in Germany to create the doll line. At that time (1986), Gotz only made doll wigs with bangs and that would not be historically accurate to a character in 1774. Also, Felicity's collection would be very detailed and would require finding skilled craftsman to produce the amazing little replicas. In 1986, Pleasant launched the first three dolls that began the collection. Felicity followed 5 years later in 1991. For more information on the first dolls in the collection visit Kirsten Through the Years and Molly Through the Years. I currently own 7 Felicity dolls ranging from a first edition to the current BeForever doll. I say currently own because I frequently buy and sell dolls for research and rehabbing purposes. Let's get started with my 1991 First Edition. First edition Felicity's have an easy tell. In the back, underneath their hair you can see what is called the wig ribbon. Early Felicity's have very copper red hair with burgundy tones. This copper red hair remained until '94 and then turned more auburn. My first edition has very rosy cheeks and stained eyebrows (vs painted). A first edition Felicity Meet Dress will be labeled Made in West Germany for Pleasant Company 1986 Pleasant Company, Inc.. Some people think this is when their doll was made, but it is a copyright date. [gallery ids=2309,2310,2311,2312 type=square columns=2] Pleasant Rowland numbered and signed 2500 of each Kirsten, Samantha and Molly back in 1986-87 for an extra $20. When Felicity was introduced, Pleasant numbered and signed 500 dolls and sold them for $500. Since that was extremely pricey in the early 90's, very few sold. The signed dolls were stored away and forgotten about until an employee found them years later after Mattel bought the company. The signed dolls were sold at American Girl Place New York for $500 each. Needless to say, they now sell easily for over $1,000 among collectors, if you can find one. 😉 Next up we have these two darlings, '92 and '94 Dreamers. They have a dreamy, far-away gaze. A fellow collector/expert has named them Dreamers. This is not an official term but is used among most collectors. They remind me of Princess Diana, as if they are looking under their lashes. In Dreamers, you can see the whites at the bottom of the eye and their irises are smaller than other years. This only occurred in Molly and Kirsten in late '87 and then again with Felicity and Samantha on-and-off from '92-'94. [gallery ids=2340,2341 type=rectangular] On to the mid 90's! I purchased my childhood Felicity in 1996 and she has a body tag labeled Made for Pleasant Company 1986. Again, this is a copyright date not a production date. I personally have only found these tags on '96's but other collectors say it can be on mid-90's dolls. I have always wondered if this was done as a nod to Pleasant Company's 10th anniversary, but that is purely my personal speculation. As you can see in the mid-90's the hair went from bright copper red to a darker auburn. Dolls from '97 to 2000 didn't change much or at all. They look identical to the '96 but without a body tag. [gallery ids=2346,2342 type=rectangular] In 2005, American Girl premiered the Felicity movie and the doll received a whole new wardrobe including a new Meet outfit. This new Meet outfit had already been released as Felicity's Traveling Gown in the early 2000's. Now Felicity was completely a Mattel doll. Her torso was thinner, her hair darkened to almost brown, her eyes were an electric green and she had an American Girl body tag. [gallery ids=2347,2349,2348 type=rectangular] American Girl announced Felicity’s archival in September 2010. Her entire collection and best friend Elizabeth Cole were officially retired on March 28, 2011. In February 2017, six years after her retirement, Felicity was re-released as part of the BeForever line. She isn't the Felicity I drooled over as a kid but she is a very stunning doll. When I bought her, I left her in the box for 6 months debating if I should return her. Once I decided to keep her and took her out of the box, it was love! I love her dress, her pin curls and those deep green eyes. The new Felicity has a very long body tag and no longer has neck strings. Her eyebrows are feathered instead of the original arched line. [gallery ids=2353,2352,2351,2350 type=square columns=2] Whether you are like me and have loved Felicity for 28 years or are new to her collection, she is a beautiful doll and an absolute favorite American Girl.

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Enjoy many hours of creative, wholesome play. Have fun coloring your own characters, or print the fully colored versions. Paper dolls are easily re-printed, or stored in an envelope! The download includes: Color paper dolls, outline paper dolls (color your own), and includes paper stands so your paper dolls can stand up! You can print as many copies as you like! These are for your personal use, not re-sale. Scroll down to see the different versions! I recommend using a thicker paper such as this card stock for more sturdy dolls, but you can use whatever you have to get started! Laminating sheets are also helpful for making dolls more durable! Your Order will download immediately after purchase. $5.00 – Click here to purchase the digital download All of the dolls hats are removable, and “Puffed Sleeves” ball gowns for Anne and Diana are included! Anne also has an “Auburn hair down” look to go with her elegant puffed sleeves. If you enjoy your dolls, will you take a moment to share this page? Thank you for helping me share something lovely with the world! $5.00 – Click here to purchase the digital download

The Swedish Dirndl and Kerchief were introduced to Kirsten's Collection in 1989 and retired in 2002. Retail cost was $22. The outfit is associated with Meet Kirsten; she wears it for the majority of the story, only changing into her meet outfit after she arrives on the farm in Minnesota. Cream muslin long sleeved blouse. High collar with folded over curved front. Sleeve gathers at the shoulder and cuff; does not have dropped shoulders, as opposed to most of outfits in collection. Closes with vel

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33 cm tall, wool hair, linen dress, wooden stand, oil and acrylic paint.

“Well, I never!” seems to be the phrase that leaves my lips most often lately. The dolls are starting to grow up and call out all sorts of missed opportunities and also to give me full-length dramas about their future lives, once they leave the house.

I have always loved Santos Cage Dolls. You can read all about their history by clicking here. They posses such an understated beauty. This Santos Angel is one of my favorites. The Santos Cage Doll Shop is having a special right now on their Saintly 7! From Nov 11-16 you can get 5% off their Saintly Seven Collection. I am excited to be welcoming The Santos Cage Doll Shop as one of my newest sponsors! The shop also caries other wonderful items... from beautiful crowns to... the ever so popular angel wings. These are a smaller version of the larger ones you may have seen around and a great price. They would be a perfect addition to your holiday decor! So how would you like to win your very own Santos Cage Doll!? I know I would sure would! The Santos Cage Doll Shop has teamed up with me to bring you the chance at winning one of The Saintly Seven! The winner will get choose any one of The Saintly Seven dolls! You can view the entire collection by clicking here. Even better is that they will ship WORLDWIDE so everybody can enter...as long as you are 18 or older! This giveaway will be open thru Saturday so be sure to tell all your friends and family about it. You must enter via the Rafflecopter widget or you entry will not count. Good luck and Thanx for stopping by! a Rafflecopter giveaway

I'm new to collecting Antique Paper Dolls and I've narrowed my focus to articulated dolls by L&B (Littauer & Boysen) and Dennison. My main point of interest are the beautiful Actress and Royalty dolls from the late 1800's that I've talked about in previous posts but recently I've been looking into some jointed dolls that are of young girls like those listed below. One example of L&B doll parts assembled to make an articulated doll Many L&B (Littauer & Boysen) doll parts were specifically made for the Dennison Company to be used with their special line of tissue/crepe paper so you could "dress" your finished doll. These doll parts could be purchased individually, as sets, in boxed kits and in enveloped kits. There were a variety of combinations in which you could purchase the dolls or parts of the dolls and some came in multiple size choices. 6 Pretty Vintage Paper Doll Heads Each head is @ 3 inches tall L&B created these doll heads - part # 01943(a) These are in Dennison's 1913 catalog. The Doll Outfit No. 31 boxed set - has 2 of the above dolls in it. (notice the pin hole markers on these dolls - this lets you know these are the heavy embossed stock used to make articulated dolls.) 6 sets of Doll Legs L&B created these doll legs - part #1943 (b) These were in the 1905 - 1907 Dennison Catalog 2 complete dolls using 2 pairs of the above legs were in the Doll Outfit No. 8 Box Set Torso pattern that work with this style of paper doll I've been lucky enough to get some nice quality scans of these dolls that I can use to create funky artwork; however, I thought I would try and add the authentic originals to my vintage paper doll collection as well. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find much reference material on the types of dolls I'm trying to collect so this experience is one big learning curve. I do know that L&B created a whole series of articulated doll parts for the Dennison Company that was located in Boston in late 1880's and 1890's. Many of the dolls I wish to have in my collection appeared in Dennison Art & Decoration Catalogs from 1895 - 1907. So far I've discovered that this particular set of doll heads was made in at least 2 sizes and that some of the dolls are a high quality lithography embossed cardboard but not all are. These were also made as embossed paper scraps, which are a much thinner paper not suitable for making a jointed paper doll. I know this because I recently won an eBay auction for these doll heads. Now I know that some of the articulated doll parts were also created as paper scraps and are not the heavy lithography pieces used to create the jointed paper dolls I'm adding to my collection. Luckily this was a fairly inexpensive mistake and a great teaching tool, since I never would have thought these same doll parts could be made out different thicknesses of material. These are the Paper Scrap Doll heads I recently purchased. They are the embossed paper but about the thickness of newsprint. Each doll head is @ 2 1/4 inches tall These are item L&B #30679 where as the thicker ones used to make dolls are #1943 (After taking a close look at the paper scrap doll heads I purchased and the images I have of the thicker doll parts; I can see that the actual doll parts have a pinpoint marker where the hole and brad/eyelet should go to assemble the paper doll and my paper scraps don't have this registry marker on them.) This is the quick and easy way to tell if you are purchasing them from a photo. L&B (Littauer & Boysen) founded in Berlin 1887 - was one of Berlin's largest deluxe paper manufacturing operations with a wide variety of chromolithography and embossed stamped articles. They sold part of their operation to Z&M (Zoecke & Mittmeyer) and another part to MLP (Mamelok Press Limited) in 1920. Here are a few more examples of L&B Doll Parts: L&B #3844 - Angel Heads - can be used to make a doll L&B #3109 L&B - #3460 L&B #3980 L&B #30725 L&B #30819 L&B #31014 This set of doll parts was actually made by Dennison These are some Doll Parts - company Unknown Grins and Giggles, Evelyn (EKDuncan)

About a week ago, I previewed Scarlet Elfcup's upcoming holiday goodness. Today, I am proud to introduce to you the Wee-Bee Mini Elfcup. Here is an itty-bitty doll fit for tiny hands and pocket snuggles. Not only will this collection be the feature for the holidays but this will also be one of Scarl

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Please note that this is a crochet pattern, NOT a finished doll. If you like to purchase the finished doll, go to: https://www.etsy.com/listing/504057883/qin-xiang-doll?ref=listings_manager_grid ==================== DOLL INFORMATION ==================== * Finished doll about 25 cm tall * Please be caution that this is not a toy for small children, but for decoration and collection only. ================== PDF INFORMATION ================== * This PDF file is beautifully formatted, contains 18 pages including front and back cover. * Pattern is written in English US crochet terminology * Hair tutorial is included in the PDF * There are no returns on digital files. Please contact me if you have questions about the pattern. * Available as an Instant Download! * Difficulties: Intermediate * No sewing is required to join the body parts except the hair. =========== MATERIALS =========== * Soft wire / pipe cleaners * 4 ply acrylic yarn (diameter of a strand is about 1.5mm - 2mm) * 2.5mm crochet hook. ============ COPYRIGHT ============ * You are welcome to sell your finished items * I would appreciate it if you provide a link to my Etsy store on your selling page. * Please do not copy and/or redistribute this pattern including translations to other languages. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FOLLOW ME AT: www.facebook.com/swahhandmade | Facebook www.instagram.com/swah_handmade | Instagram

This Victorian habedashery peddler and her young apprentice were both made by me. They certainly have "all kinds of everything" available for sale.

Enjoy many hours of creative, wholesome play. Have fun coloring your own characters, or print the fully colored versions. Paper dolls are easily re-printed, or stored in an envelope! The download includes: Color paper dolls, outline paper dolls (color your own), and includes paper stands so your paper dolls can stand up! You can print as many copies as you like! These are for your personal use, not re-sale. Scroll down to see the different versions! I recommend using a thicker paper such as this card stock for more sturdy dolls, but you can use whatever you have to get started! Laminating sheets are also helpful for making dolls more durable! Your Order will download immediately after purchase. $5.00 – Click here to purchase the digital download All of the dolls hats are removable, and “Puffed Sleeves” ball gowns for Anne and Diana are included! Anne also has an “Auburn hair down” look to go with her elegant puffed sleeves. If you enjoy your dolls, will you take a moment to share this page? Thank you for helping me share something lovely with the world! $5.00 – Click here to purchase the digital download

Three wooden dolls depicting characters from the play School for Scandal made in England about 1930

I'm new to collecting Antique Paper Dolls and I've narrowed my focus to articulated dolls by L&B (Littauer & Boysen) and Dennison. My main point of interest are the beautiful Actress and Royalty dolls from the late 1800's that I've talked about in previous posts but recently I've been looking into some jointed dolls that are of young girls like those listed below. One example of L&B doll parts assembled to make an articulated doll Many L&B (Littauer & Boysen) doll parts were specifically made for the Dennison Company to be used with their special line of tissue/crepe paper so you could "dress" your finished doll. These doll parts could be purchased individually, as sets, in boxed kits and in enveloped kits. There were a variety of combinations in which you could purchase the dolls or parts of the dolls and some came in multiple size choices. 6 Pretty Vintage Paper Doll Heads Each head is @ 3 inches tall L&B created these doll heads - part # 01943(a) These are in Dennison's 1913 catalog. The Doll Outfit No. 31 boxed set - has 2 of the above dolls in it. (notice the pin hole markers on these dolls - this lets you know these are the heavy embossed stock used to make articulated dolls.) 6 sets of Doll Legs L&B created these doll legs - part #1943 (b) These were in the 1905 - 1907 Dennison Catalog 2 complete dolls using 2 pairs of the above legs were in the Doll Outfit No. 8 Box Set Torso pattern that work with this style of paper doll I've been lucky enough to get some nice quality scans of these dolls that I can use to create funky artwork; however, I thought I would try and add the authentic originals to my vintage paper doll collection as well. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find much reference material on the types of dolls I'm trying to collect so this experience is one big learning curve. I do know that L&B created a whole series of articulated doll parts for the Dennison Company that was located in Boston in late 1880's and 1890's. Many of the dolls I wish to have in my collection appeared in Dennison Art & Decoration Catalogs from 1895 - 1907. So far I've discovered that this particular set of doll heads was made in at least 2 sizes and that some of the dolls are a high quality lithography embossed cardboard but not all are. These were also made as embossed paper scraps, which are a much thinner paper not suitable for making a jointed paper doll. I know this because I recently won an eBay auction for these doll heads. Now I know that some of the articulated doll parts were also created as paper scraps and are not the heavy lithography pieces used to create the jointed paper dolls I'm adding to my collection. Luckily this was a fairly inexpensive mistake and a great teaching tool, since I never would have thought these same doll parts could be made out different thicknesses of material. These are the Paper Scrap Doll heads I recently purchased. They are the embossed paper but about the thickness of newsprint. Each doll head is @ 2 1/4 inches tall These are item L&B #30679 where as the thicker ones used to make dolls are #1943 (After taking a close look at the paper scrap doll heads I purchased and the images I have of the thicker doll parts; I can see that the actual doll parts have a pinpoint marker where the hole and brad/eyelet should go to assemble the paper doll and my paper scraps don't have this registry marker on them.) This is the quick and easy way to tell if you are purchasing them from a photo. L&B (Littauer & Boysen) founded in Berlin 1887 - was one of Berlin's largest deluxe paper manufacturing operations with a wide variety of chromolithography and embossed stamped articles. They sold part of their operation to Z&M (Zoecke & Mittmeyer) and another part to MLP (Mamelok Press Limited) in 1920. Here are a few more examples of L&B Doll Parts: L&B #3844 - Angel Heads - can be used to make a doll L&B #3109 L&B - #3460 L&B #3980 L&B #30725 L&B #30819 L&B #31014 This set of doll parts was actually made by Dennison These are some Doll Parts - company Unknown Grins and Giggles, Evelyn (EKDuncan)

I think I might be a little obsessed with paper dolls lately. Here's another one! This is a fairy I painted with watercolors and egg tempera on paper. I love how they can be posed! Azalea and I played with her for awhile, rearranging her petals and leaves, placing her in front of different backdrops and coming up with ideas for her name. She thought of 'Lyra', while I said 'Grunty' or even better, 'Wingding'. I find it amusing to come up with really weird names and see Azalea's face. Its so cute how she tries to be nice about my horrible choice of names. Here are a few samples I made before finishing the doll. The one on the left is the first draft that I used to make the pattern. The strangely colored version is one I printed on our printer (the black ran out) to use as a test to make sure the limbs looked natural when assembled. This is the finished painting, with the pencil lines still on it. I like this girl. Her palette was inspired by Jack-in-the-Pulpits (a bizarre woodland flower that grows in our backyard) and a lovely butterfly called a Blue Pansy. I have to admit I find making these pretty relaxing. I work on them between projects, or when I start getting stressed out. Of course, I am getting pretty frazzled with Art Fest just a couple of weeks away! I'm not worried about teaching, or having enough materials, or if folks will get their monies worth - I know the projects and am not stingy with information, so I think it will be good. I worry about things like sending the materials, which are sensitive, that could leak, or be ruined by some over enthusiastic person checking packages. I just need to have faith that things will arrive safely. Anyway, I've been working non-stop on the classes to make sure they are amazing.

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blouse pattern from somewhere between 1901 to early 1904 with a chunk of its instructions.

Laura Ingals Pioneer Family Paper Dolls Collection. Ready to print in full color, or color your own at home. Printable paper dolls and crafts.

Sindy, launched in 1963, has not been seen on the high street since 2009. Her latest reincarnation has seen her look more like a prepubescent child, ditching the heels in favour of ballet pumps.

There are many different negligees/robes and nighties/gowns produced for Madame Alexander's beautiful Cissy doll between 1955 and 1959. This is an attempt to catalog them.