Doll Collection (#84)

Giving Dolls Clothes
Giving dolls their clothes. Date: 1900

Girl Posts Parcel 1880S
A little girl in a huge fruit festooned bonnet, arms full with a doll, umbrella & muff, looks up at the high slot on the red pillar box & wonders how she will ever reach it

English Little Girl
An English little girl outside in the snow wearing a bonnet, a coat and a muff holds her doll which looks just like her

London Cries Entertainer
A showman with a mechanical dancing doll entertains. Here he has attracted the attentions of a young boy and girl

Dishing up Pudding
A girl, seated in an armchair and with her feet on a footstool, dishes up some pudding to her little sister. Their doll has been abandoned in favour of sweet things

New Arrival to the Brood
A young mother tenderly holds her new baby while her two daughters kneel by the cradle to play with a doll

Girls Admiring a Doll
Cover of the Girls Own Annual for 1926, showing two adolescent girls admiring a doll

Bear Tea Party 1915
A little girl hosts a tea party - three bears and a doll attend

Girl, 2 Boys, Doll House
A girl shows two inquisitive boys in sailor suits her dolls house

Mandy and Doll in Pram
A child (Mandy) with her doll in a pram

Girl Dressing Doll
A little girl in a pink dress with a pink ribbon in her hair dresses her doll

French Expo Dolls
Doll representations of the Duke of Reichstadt (son of Napoleon I) in centre with (from L to R) his bride, Mameluke, Polcinello and baby exhibited at Paris Exposition

Girl, Doll and Tree
A girl in her nightie gives her doll a close-up view of the nice things on the Christmas Tree

Enjoying Presents
Children with their presents share the delights of a picture book

Mother and children with Easter eggs and toys
A mother and her two children with Easter eggs and toys, in a room with a very ornate fireplace

Boy in a sailor suit offers flowers to a girl holding a doll
A boy in a sailor suit with a hoop and stick, offers flowers to a girl holding a doll

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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.