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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 appeared in o… [more]

My first book, "Tramp Art, One Notch at a Time", was self-published in 1998. At the time we started to do the book,… [more]

We have a very small team here at the Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood, so we all have to do lots of differe… [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]

This blog combines American primitive folk art, vintage vernacular photography, outsider art, and other interesting… [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]

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]

Loretta McKenzie's tribute to the charming, singing, dancing, curly haired Shirley Temple. Click 'My Dolls' on the … [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]

Whether you call them Bottle Whimseys, Whimsey Bottles, Puzzle Bottles, or Whimsies, this site showcases great folk… [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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