porcelain dolls to dress 1950's (?) porcelain dolls, made in Hong Kong?
My grandmother has a collection (50 or more) of dolls purchased when she was a little girl. The dolls were purchased through coupons received when one bought 10 dollars worth of groceries from a certain grocery store (I do not know the name). They are dressed from all over the world, and from many different eras. Anyone have any idea where I could find more info on them?
These dolls are called Hard Plastic, Not knowing the height There were several factories and several sizes. They maybe Nancy Ann Types made by Dutches Doll company they had straight legs and sleep eyes, they were also made by Fortune, they were about 7,5 inches with full skirts. There is also a 8" known as travel dolls made by several other companies like Uneeda, All made to compete with the "8 Vogue and Alexander dolls. This should give you a start. I would try ebay advanced search 8" hard plastic and Nancy Ann type. Also go to www.dollreference.com
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toys Victorian Porcelain Doll with Cream Lace Dress: Town Square Miniature Porcelain Doll
1″ Scale, fully poseable… http://bit.ly/c3LdAz