Dollies Collection

Mlle. Lyska Kostio and her collection of dolls
One of the latest crazes in Paris in the early 1910s was doll-collecting. Apparently Mlle. Kostio took all her dolls with her when she travelled, and looked after them all herself

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

Queen Mary's Dolls House: The Scullery (b/w photo)
8674074 Queen Mary's Dolls House: The Scullery (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scullery)

Queen Mary's Dolls House: The Kitchen with the Ingredients for an Apple Pudding on the Table (b/w photo)
8674071 Queen Mary's Dolls House: The Kitchen with the Ingredients for an Apple Pudding on the Table (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Queen Mary's Dolls House: The Butler's Pantry (b/w photo)
8674070 Queen Mary's Dolls House: The Butler's Pantry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Butler's Pantry)

Queen Mary's Dolls House: Facsimiles of Water-Colours made for the Library (coloured photo)
8674057 Queen Mary's Dolls House: Facsimiles of Water-Colours made for the Library (coloured photo) by English Photographer

Queen Mary's Dolls House: The King's Bedroom (coloured photo)
8674055 Queen Mary's Dolls House: The King's Bedroom (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King's Bedroom. Ceiling by George Plank)

Christmas greetings card advertising the Novelty Printing House (chromolitho)
8677473 Christmas greetings card advertising the Novelty Printing House (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Going to the Fair (colour litho)
8674316 Going to the Fair (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to the Fair)

Little Cosette and her doll Catherine at the Thenardier's house, 19th century (engraving)
PCT4276043 Little Cosette and her doll Catherine at the Thenardier's house, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Little Cosette and her doll Catherine at the Thenardier's house)

English Dolls House, 1915 (photo)
3586797 English Dolls House, 1915 (photo); (add.info.: First World war English Dolls House (The Mayfield) 1915); Universal History Archive/UIG

English Dolls House, 1915 (photo)
3586809 English Dolls House, 1915 (photo); (add.info.: First World war English Dolls House (The Mayfield) 1915); Universal History Archive/UIG

American 1890's Dolls House by Bliss
3586655 American 1890's Dolls House by Bliss; (add.info.: American 1890's Dolls House by Bliss.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cover of the "My Little Girl's Alphabet". Bernardin-Bechet and Fils, bookseller-publishers, Paris
DUV4209219 Cover of the "My Little Girl's Alphabet". Bernardin-Bechet and Fils, bookseller-publishers, Paris

Letters N O P: niche, orange and doll, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205985 Letters N O P: niche, orange and doll, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Letters L and M: rabbit and swift, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205975 Letters L and M: rabbit and swift, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Norman nurse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201822 Norman nurse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Letter M: marelle game. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201807 Letter M: marelle game. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Magic lantern projecting the image of a luger. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne
DUV4201794 Magic lantern projecting the image of a luger. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Letter a (friendly, tree), b (railing, boat) and c (chat, canal and side). Doll's alphabet
DUV4201690 Letter a (friendly, tree), b (railing, boat) and c (chat, canal and side). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

Cap knitting. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201860 Cap knitting. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Letter T (Tram, knitting with cap), U (Urbanite) and V (Veranda, car). Doll's alphabet
DUV4201843 Letter T (Tram, knitting with cap), U (Urbanite) and V (Veranda, car). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

Breakfast for Three 1909 (Oil on canvas)
8766577 Breakfast for Three 1909 (Oil on canvas) by Curran, Charles Courtney (1861-1942); 50.8x76.2 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Doll Land Nurse 1925 (Oil on panel)
8766625 Doll Land Nurse 1925 (Oil on panel) by Mora, Francis Luis (1874-1940); 46.4--36.2 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

English Dolls House, 1915 (photo)
3587074 English Dolls House, 1915 (photo); (add.info.: First World war English Dolls House (The Mayfield) 1915); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sailing yacht. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson, c.1900 (chromolithograph)
DUV4201886 Sailing yacht. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson, c.1900 (chromolithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Photo © Duvallon

Letter X as xylograph. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201872 Letter X as xylograph. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Letter R (Round, Ruins and Snowshoes) ands (Jumping a rope and secret). Doll's alphabet
DUV4201835 Letter R (Round, Ruins and Snowshoes) ands (Jumping a rope and secret). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

Letter P as photographer. Negrillon. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201824 Letter P as photographer. Negrillon. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Letter K (music kiosk) and L (Lyre). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201795 Letter K (music kiosk) and L (Lyre). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Game of the Garter. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201761 Game of the Garter. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Letter h as harp. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201751 Letter h as harp. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Ecuyere a horse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201719 Ecuyere a horse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Express steam train. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201711 Express steam train. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Letter R: rat, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206019 Letter R: rat, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

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Mlle. Lyska Kostio, a passionate collector of dolls, has curated an enchanting world filled with these cherished companions. Her collection spans across various eras and mediums, capturing the essence of doll-making throughout history. One notable piece in her collection is "Ive a Letter from the Sire, Baby Mine, Baby Mine. " - a captivating print from 1874-1875 that depicts the tender bond between a child and her doll. The artist beautifully portrays the innocence and love shared between them. Another remarkable artwork adorning Mlle. Kostio's walls is "In The Morning Room, " an oil on canvas masterpiece created between 1906-10. This painting transports us to a serene space where dolls are arranged meticulously, each exuding its unique charm and personality. Delving into cultural diversity, we find "Woman in Cornish traditional costume with Corn Dollies. " This photograph captures both tradition and artistry as it showcases intricate corn dollies crafted by skilled hands. These creations symbolize fertility and protection within Cornish folklore. The dedication of outstanding workers shines through as they paint eyes onto 900 dolls per day collectively. Their meticulous craftsmanship ensures that every doll comes to life with expressive gazes that captivate hearts young and old alike. A glimpse into history reveals "Young girl with doll" - an oil on canvas painting dating back to approximately 1884. Here we witness the timeless joy experienced by children as they embrace their beloved companions; their imaginations soaring beyond boundaries. "The vow" presents another fascinating perspective on dolls – this painting tells a story of devotion through two figures exchanging vows while holding their treasured dolls close to their hearts. It reminds us how these simple objects can hold immense sentimental value for individuals across cultures. "Waking, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1865-67, evokes emotions as it portrays a peaceful scene where a child awakens alongside her doll.