Articles & Interviews
Showing 25 articles & interviews for "doll buggy"Early Doll Group Depicts Washington's Death
This article discusses the use of dolls in models of historic events or locations, noting a display representing George Washington's death as an example. It originally appeared in the July 1941 issue of American Collector magazine, a public… Read more »
What a Doll: 1940s Arranbee Southern Girl
Blogger Lynda Abbott of Appraise Your Junk collects dolls, toys, and vintage advertisements, among other things. She’s known as Vestaswind on Show & Tell. Read more »
Raggedy Ann: The Books Behind the Doll
To read Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy stories, visit gutenberg.org. Read more »
The Reclusive, Doll-Collecting Copper Queen of Fifth Avenue
The Phantom of Fifth Avenue: The Mysterious Life and Scandalous Death of Heiress Huguette Clark Read more »
Dolls Are More Than Toys
This article discusses the history of dolls, noting their multiple uses (from religion to fashion) and their spread across the world. It originally appeared in the December 1942 issue of American Collector magazine, a publication which ran … Read more »
Random Thoughts on Dolls
This article argues that collectors should have fun and arrange their dolls for display rather than keeping them behind glass cases, offering ideas for interesting displays. It originally appeared in the January 1945 issue of American Colle… Read more »
Antique Dolls, from Wood and Wax to Kewpie
Noreen Marshall is the curator of the Dress, Doll, and Childhood collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood in London. Recently, we spoke with her about the history of dolls, the various materials used and types of dolls tha… Read more »
Katsina or Kachina? Barry Walsh on the Spiritual Roots of Native American Dolls
Dolls are a rite of passage for little girls, many of whom project their personalities and aspirations onto their first Malibu Barbies or American Girls. In the Hopi culture, dolls are also given to girls as they grow up, but instead of ser… Read more »
Black Is Beautiful: Why Black Dolls Matter
Black Dolls: A Comprehensive Guide to Celebrating, Collecting, and Experiencing the Passion Read more »
From Little Fanny to Fluffy Ruffles: The Scrappy History of Paper Dolls
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Guys and Dolls: Veteran Toy Designer Wrestles With the Industry's Gender Divide
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Hogancamp's Heroes: How Playing With Dolls Lets a Hate-Crime Survivor Fight Back
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Controversial Coin: The Peace Dollar
In this interview, author Roger Burdette discusses the rich history of Peace dollars and explains how these overlooked and affordable coins have much to tell us about the years following World War I. Burdette, who wrote “A Guide Book of Pea… Read more »
Eyes on the Blythes
Photographer and video producer Gina Garan has published a number of photo books on Blythe, the big-eyed Kenner doll who failed to take off in the early ’70s but became a collectors’ phenomenon at the turn of the 21st century. In this inter… Read more »
An Introduction to Identifying and Collecting Antique Quilts
Kimberly Wulfert is a quilt historian and collector whose website, www.antiquequiltdating.com, is a member of our Hall of Fame. Read more »
Calculating the Quality of Vintage Slide Rules
In this interview Mike Konshak talks about collecting vintage slide rules, and their history and uses. Based in Louisville, Colorado, Mike can be reached via his website, Slide Rule Museum, which is a member of our Hall of Fame. Read more »
When Postcards Were the Social Network
In this interview, Ann Waidelich discusses postcard collecting and the many varieties of collectible postcards on the market. Ann is a volunteer with the Wisconsin Historical Society, whose microsite, Tall Tale Postcards, is a member of our… Read more »
The Zen of Ken, or Life as Barbie's Boyfriend
Jef Beck talks about collecting vintage Ken dolls, and the evolution of Ken as part of the Mattel Barbie franchise through various styles and eras. Jef can be reached via his website, Keeping Ken, which is a member of our Hall of Fame. Read more »
Silver Spoons
This article discusses the social significance of the silver spoon throughout history and the different types of silver spoons made from the 12th through the 19th centuries. It originally appeared in the July 1941 issue of American Collecto… Read more »
Primitive American Portraits
This article discusses primitive American portraits, which were thought crude and undesirable until the 1920s when they became a popular furnishing in country homes. It originally appeared in the August 1942 issue of American Collector maga… Read more »
Miniature American Blown Molded Glass
This article notes the process, patterns, and characteristics of blown glass and describes popular miniature blown objects, such as mini decanters and tumblers. It originally appeared in the August 1942 issue of American Collector magazine,… Read more »
Some Trade Cards and Broadsides
This article discusses the history of advertising, especially focusing on trade cards and broadsides. It notes the products that were advertised and the images used, and describes some of the well-known lithographers. It originally appeared… Read more »
Childhood In Early America
This article notes the toys popular among 18th-century children, especially focusing on dolls and describing the different variations that were available. It originally appeared in the March 1943 issue of American Collector magazine, a publ… Read more »
Looking at Tramp Art with Author Clifford Wallach
Clifford Wallach talks about tramp art, noting its origins and social history, and addressing some historical misconceptions. Clifford has published two books on tramp art – Tramp Art, One Notch at a Time and his newest, Tramp Art, Another … Read more »