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Founded in 1952 by Bob and Jan Simpich, Simpich Character Dolls Ltd. created iconic Americana-style figurine dolls including carolers, angels, Santas and even storybook figures like Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. The couple made their first dolls from found materials because they couldn’t afford store-bought gifts. Jan and Bob retired in 2006, closing down the business in 2007.
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Interviews & Articles
Katsina or Kachina? Barry Walsh on the Spiritual Roots of Native American Dolls
Katsinas are representations of spirit beings, so they should convey a certain amount of spirituality. The old ones generally do t… [more]
An Interview on Antique Dolls With Museum Curator Noreen Marshall
We have a very small team here at the Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood, so we all have to do lots of different things. I do… [more]
What a Doll: 1940s Arranbee Southern Girl
I started to collect dolls around the age of 12, when I found this doll in a dresser drawer at my grandmother’s. She was in a pret… [more]
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Lorettas Shirley Temple Dolls
Loretta McKenzie's tribute to the charming, singing, dancing, curly haired Shirley Temple. Click 'My Dolls' on the … [read review or visit site]
Kaylees Korner of Collectible Dolls
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]
Museum of Childhood
Embrace your inner child on this website from the Victoria and Albert Museum, filled with high-quality images and i… [read review or visit site]
