Doll Collection (#3)

Gotokuji temple near Tokyo, Japan Japan

Gotokuji temple near Tokyo, Japan Japan

Gotokuji temple near Tokyo, Japan Japan

Gotokuji temple near Tokyo, Japan Japan

Gotokuji temple near Tokyo, Japan - home to thousands of manekineko cat statues

Gotokuji temple near Tokyo, Japan - home to thousands of manekineko cat statues

Gotokuji temple near Tokyo, Japan Japan

Gotokuji temple near Tokyo, Japan Japan

Gotokuji temple near Tokyo, Japan Japan

Traditional Russian nesting dolls, or matryoshka, on sale in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Porcelain dolls on display in a shop window, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany

Dolls. Monochrome.
Atelier MHB

Girls playing with a doll (chromolitho)
6032712 Girls playing with a doll (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls playing with a doll)

8970244

Christmas, Show Window, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Christmas, Show Window, between c1910 and c1915.

Mrs. A.B. Cooke -- Frances Coffee -- Cooke Children, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. A.B. Cooke -- Frances Coffee -- Cooke Children, 1915. Shows survivors of the SS Athinai, a trans-Atlantic ship that caught fire in 1915. People include Mrs

Foggy Thoughts
Yasin Hasanian

A Sketchbook - Mothers and Children. Date: 1921

Trouble Ahead! by Muriel Dawson -- an inquisitive little girl tips a bowl towards her to see what is inside. Date: 1925

Water Babies by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in in a bath tub makes sure that her dolly is clean too. Date: c.1925

She was a punk
Julia Ramiro

Skate in style
Julia Ramiro

Fantasy Fairy Doll
Xuan Thai

8626925

Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho)
8644718 Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho) by Mayer, Henry (1868-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Holland she skips with the Best of Them)

Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho)
8644717 Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho) by Mayer, Henry (1868-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ting-a-Ling and her American Friend astonish the Squaw)

Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho)
8644713 Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho) by Mayer, Henry (1868-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: She explores every Nook and Cranny of the Swiss Mountains)

Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho)
8644711 Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho) by Mayer, Henry (1868-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ting-a-Ling and Mr Stork converse pleasantly in Mid-air)

Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho)
8644707 Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho) by Mayer, Henry (1868-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who Ah-Kymo was, and how she taught her to Dance)

Japanese Dolls with Apples, 1915 (oil on canvas)
8833164 Japanese Dolls with Apples, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Bandell, Eugenie (1858-1918); 80x84.2 cm; Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: Painting by Eugenie Bandell)

The Doll Festival, from the series "Precious Children's Games of the Five Festivals (Kodakara gosetsu asobi)
8775286 The Doll Festival, from the series "Precious Children's Games of the Five Festivals (Kodakara gosetsu asobi), c.1801 (colour woodblock print) by Kiyonaga

French Christmas card showing girls with a candle on Christmas Eve, 1900
3665642 French Christmas card showing girls with a candle on Christmas Eve, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French Christmas card showing girls with a candle on Christmas Eve)

A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture
7295423 A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture. 1827 (corn husk, cotton, wool, glass beads, deer skin); 4x27x12 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Boy drawing his sister's doll, historical illustration circa 1893
UIG5413936 Boy drawing his sister's doll, historical illustration circa 1893; UIG

A little girl playing with a doll
5310015 A little girl playing with a doll; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a little girl playing with a doll and doll's pram. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Dolls of dancers Mlle. Porphyria or Porphirin Brocard and Mlle. Sylvie Leconte dressed by young Princess Victoria
5893930 Dolls of dancers Mlle. Porphyria or Porphirin Brocard and Mlle. Sylvie Leconte dressed by young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H

Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho)
8644712 Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho) by Mayer, Henry (1868-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: She stands in fear of the Village Boys)

Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho)
8644709 Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho) by Mayer, Henry (1868-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: They meet Two Little Foolish Blackamoors)

Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho)
8644705 Illustration for The Adventures of a Japanese Doll (colour litho) by Mayer, Henry (1868-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Explosion)

Postcard "Little Mother" of a girl holding a doll in her arms. Early 20th century
LET4395574 Postcard "Little Mother" of a girl holding a doll in her arms. Early 20th century. by French School, (20th century); (add.info)

"The island on which all the birds are born" from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J.M. Barrie, 1906
AD10036 "The island on which all the birds are born" from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J.M. Barrie, 1906 by Rackham

Playing at Horses, page from an illustrated children's book, 19th century
NAT67815 Playing at Horses, page from an illustrated children's book, 19th century; Private Collection; out of copyright

Children arguing over a doll (colour litho)
8656529 Children arguing over a doll (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children arguing over a doll)

8626891

World's Children: English, The Doll (colour litho)
8625614 World's Children: English, The Doll (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: English, The Doll)

Queen Mary's Dolls House: Fascsimiles of Pages from Books Specially Written for the Library (b/w photo)
8674127 Queen Mary's Dolls House: Fascsimiles of Pages from Books Specially Written for the Library (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Queen Mary's Dolls House: Windsor Castle (coloured photo)
8674123 Queen Mary's Dolls House: Windsor Castle (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windsor Castle)

Queen Mary's Dolls House: The Trunk Room (b/w photo)
8674080 Queen Mary's Dolls House: The Trunk Room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trunk Room. Which is 8 in high)

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"Dolls: A Timeless Reflection of Culture, Fashion, and Childhood Delights" Step into a world where dolls hold the power to transport us through time and space. From the beloved Shirley Temple Doll that captured hearts with her golden curls and infectious smile, to Little Miss Natty Fingers by Muriel Dawson, whose delicate porcelain features exuded elegance. Traveling across continents, we encounter souvenir dolls in traditional Hungarian costumes in Budapest, Hungary. These miniature ambassadors proudly showcase their country's rich heritage. Similarly, Welsh Girls in Traditional Costume from 1908 take us back to a bygone era when cultural identity was celebrated through intricately designed garments. In an unexpected twist of fate, Golliwog Meets Bulldog reminds us of the complexities surrounding representation in toys. This controversial encounter sparks conversations about diversity and inclusivity that continue today. The fashion-forward Betsy McCall graces the pages of McCalls magazine from September 1952. As a paper doll adorned with cut-out dresses inspired by real-life fashions advertised within its pages, she becomes every young girl's style icon. Venturing further back in time reveals Petronella Dunois' enchanting Dolls House from 1676. This meticulously crafted masterpiece offers a glimpse into aristocratic life during the Baroque period—a testament to human creativity throughout history. Artistry takes center stage as Arthur Sturgess' La Poupee captures our imagination with its lifelike features and intricate details—an ode to craftsmanship that transcends generations. Stepping outside onto bustling streets brings encounters with Nutcracker figures adorning store windows in Old Town Frankfurt—symbols of holiday cheer cherished worldwide for their whimsical charm. As we journey through time once more, we find ourselves amidst the vibrant energy of gift-wrapping sessions during the 1950s—a nostalgic reminder of simpler times filled with anticipation and joy.