Composition dolls
Article Abstract:
The modern plastic doll owes much of its design to the developments made to composition doll in the 1800s to 1900s. Composition dolls are made from a molded wood pulp mixture, which made them more attractive, less costly, and easier to manufacture.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1998
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Crochet away! Collecting crochet dolls and pattersn from the 1940s & 1950s
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Crochet dolls from the 1940s and 1950s date to a time when crocheting was a popular craft. The dolls often came with easy-to-make patterns, and books of patterns were also available. Specific dolls are described.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2000
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Millennium milestones: breakthrough dolls of the 20th century
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Doll collecting during the twentieth century is discussed, with focus on how dolls from each decade have reflected changes in society, attitudes and fashion.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2000
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