The pates on antique bisque head dolls manufactured by Kestner are made of a hard plaster and attached to the bisque with a much softer plaster. The plaster for attaching can be softened quickly and easily...
Whether you deal in antique dolls or just collect them, sooner or later you will get a doll who needs a pate. When you don't have just the right size on hand, it can be frustrating to wait for mail order. Or...
I buy, sell and collect antique dolls and am always looking for old replacement parts on eBay. Even when sellers give exact measurements, it can be hard to know for sure if the part will fit with what you...