Dolls Houses
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Matryoshka Nesting Dolls
What is a Matryoshka Nesting Doll? Russia’s most popular export is the famous nesting dolls. These dolls were first created over 100 years ago in a workshop called “Children’s Education” by Sava Mamontov - industrialist and supporter of the arts. Painted to look like Russian women, they became known as “matryoshka,” a popular female name of the time. These Russian dolls come in hundreds of designs. Some matryoshka were actual family portraits i Read More... -
Madame Alexanders Cissy Dolls
Madame Alexander's Cissy dolls are one of the most sought after in her vast collection of dolls. 1955 was the first year that the Cissy was released, although the face had been used on the walkers of the previous years. The new Cissy was called "A high fashion doll with class." She was 20" to 21", had a figure of a debutante, high heel feet and oversleeved, jointed elbowed arms. She was a walker. Trademark 686,168, Debutante Series (except Qu Read More... -
The Miniature Doll House Fascination
Over the years I have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know many miniature enthusiasts. What fascinates them about seeing familiar objects in a tiny, realistic form? Much more than a child’s plaything, building doll houses, and ultimately decorating and furnishing them in a theme of your choice, has become an adult hobby. The only way to improve on that, is to have a daughter or grand-daughter who can share that interest and passion wi Read More...
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