DOLLS, FIGURINES AND TOYS
Japanese Love Dolls All enlargeable
"These are 'Vogue Jill' fashion dolls, popular, I think, from 1957 to 1963. They are collectable dolls but, I don't collect them. They can get to be very expensive!" |
Here is a
yummy doll party frock - The front
split is divine...the style was called
Polonaise
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Ace points to this Shirley Temple doll offering
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Steve B. found
this great doll picture blog with lots of |
(below) More Fashion
Doll Chronicles, from David M.
We recommend
this page.
Pictured is a doll is called "Patio Party"
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(above left)
"Ravishing Rouge Barbie (two right) "High Tea" Barbie
Sugarbarre points out this artistic photo of 50s Barbie dolls |
From Crinolyn
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Sent by Crinolyn |
Madame Fifi Miniature Art
advertisement at left - appears the picture |
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Dave M. sent this doll pattern package from 1955 Priscilla writes: "I have looked up Gene Dolls, and I found the apparently authoritative website, which says that the first ones were produced in 1955. The original advertising campaign included a book, that is a 'biography' of her as Gene Marshall, a star from the 30's, 40's and 50's. For that reason, it would be perfectly likely for her to have patterns for 1950's dresses, even with supposed dates." |
"In
a 2005 TV Guide, there was a wonderful ad for a special edition
reproduction of the 1960's Shirley Temple Playpal doll!
She was just
adorable in her pink organdy (?) dress and was nearly 3 feet tall, just like the original. I tried to find an online photo but I couldn't find one, but she
was for sale by the Danbury Mint for
$175.00."
Here is an example of the |
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