The earlierst patterns date back to 1860. William Jennings Demorest and Ellen Curtis Demorest began the home sewing pattern industry in 1860 by holding fashion shows in their homes and selling the patterns....
Meet the Groovy Girls! Take a look at this line of 12", soft-bodied upbeat dolls from Manhattan Toy Company with their funky and fashionable outfits, and you'll understand why they are called Groovy Girls!...
The purpose of this guide is to help you select a sturdy and fun wooden dollhouse (1:12 inch scale that is intended for dolls approximately 5-6 inches tall). A dollhouse can provide years of enjoyment for both...
The beloved Madeline Charecter was created by Ludwig Bemelmans'in 1939 but not with much notiriety. Bemelmans presented his Madeline to publishers in 1939, and editors at several publishing houses felt the...
Have fun in the little world of Mattel's Sunshine dolls!This sweet little doll family (only 9 and 9 1/2 inches tall), made in the 70's, celebrates some of the values of the 60's and 70's - family unity, simple...
The 1950s was a time of high-fashion and the doll clothing of this era reflects this. Most collectors look for original 'factory' clothing. The fifties was a time where moms made doll clothing for their...
"Waldorf" refers to a style of handmade cloth dolls that originated in Germany and have become popular here in the U.S. because of their classic, child-friendly design. There are Waldorf dolls for all ages,...
A fantastic concept that has taken over the toy industry for girls age 3-12, and loved by moms too. Toys are children's tools for creative play. My ebay store, Lovvbugg , provides the highest heirloom quality...
Nothing compares to a child's joy in dressing with girl and doll matching clothes. When shopping for matching doll and girl clothing, consider the following: Look for companies that rely on designs with the...
Dolls have captivated the human imagination for centuries. Paddle shaped dolls dating back to 200 BC have been found in Egyptian tombs. Dolls have been constructed out of virtually every material known to...