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Cloth or rag dolls, which have been around since ancient times, became popular in the U.S. in the early 1800s, with a new twist: manufacturers introduced printed patterns that could be stuffed with sawdust or rags and then sewn together.
About a quarter of a century ago habitant groups and small-scale models of historic events and places appeare… [more]
We have a very small team here at the Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood, so we all have to do lots of d… [more]
My first book, "Tramp Art, One Notch at a Time", was self-published in 1998. At the time we started to do the… [more]
The American Folk Art Museum's website showcases current and past exhibitions along with their permanent collection… [read review or visit site]
This densely packed index of antique and vintage dolls claims to offer over 10,000 images of dolls from the 1800s … [read review or visit site]
Rhonda Wilson's collection of 1950s dolls, organized by name (Ginny and friends, Littlest Angel and friends, etc.) … [read review or visit site]
This blog combines American primitive folk art, vintage vernacular photography, outsider art, and other interesting… [read review or visit site]
Loretta McKenzie's tribute to the charming, singing, dancing, curly haired Shirley Temple. Click 'My Dolls' on the … [read review or visit site]
A modern look at folk and outsider art with a focus on what people are doing to keep these traditions alive. The si… [read review or visit site]
Whether you call them Bottle Whimseys, Whimsey Bottles, Puzzle Bottles, or Whimsies, this site showcases great folk… [read review or visit site]
Kaylee's extensive collection of vintage dolls from the 1930s to 90s. Click the balloons to browse. Though Kaylee s… [read review or visit site]
The Index of American Design project (1935-1942) was an effort to catalog American decorative arts objects from the… [read review or visit site]
Embrace your inner child on this microsite from the Victoria and Albert Museum, filled with high-quality images and… [read review or visit site]
A stunning collection of 162 images of stoveburners, those corroded cast iron elements that power stoves, broilers,… [read review or visit site]
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