Babies from faraway places
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Black, brown and yellow baby dolls became popular at the beginning of the 20th century as girls were encouraged to be encouraged about the world and its population. An overview of the ethnic baby dolls manufactured in the first half of the century is presented.
Publication Name: Doll Reader
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0744-0901
Year: 2000
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Moravian rag dolls
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Moravian Church members have been making cloth dolls called Polly Heckewelder since 1872. Over the years the sale of the dolls has raised funds for wounded soldiers, newly freed slaves, missionaries and other charity work.
Publication Name: Doll Reader
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0744-0901
Year: 2001
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The half-doll's many guises
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Half-dolls date back to the 17th century and were a popular boudoir novelty in the 1920s. They have been used as pincushions, inkwell covers, cake covers, lamps and tea cosies.
Publication Name: Doll Reader
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0744-0901
Year: 2001
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