Dolls Collection (#8)

Two girls dressed as Russian dolls stand in front of the Basilica in St. Marks square during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Latvia, Western Latvia, Kurzeme Region, Sabile, outdoor folk art, Latvian Family Doll exhibit

Africa, Tunisia, Hammamet, the Medina, local souvenirs

Traditional hand made dolls, Belozersk, Vologda region, Russia

Thanksgiving in Chicago
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Oh Barbie No 2
Treechild

Body's language
Lorenzo Grifantini

A Doll Out of the Box
DDiArte

Quarantine Doll
Artem Pozdniakov

Cute Puppies: With Dolls

British troops at the Dolls House, Brassee Road - WW1
British troops at the Dolls House, Brassee Road during the First World War

Buy a Doll, Miss? Cries of London Date: 19th century

The Needlewoman cover February 1928
Young children with their dolls Date: 1928

Ocean liner souvenir dolls by Norah Wellins including Queen Mary, Franconia, Queen Elizabeth

Illustration, In Nursery-Rhyme Land - Why, all the people are alive, cried Betty. Date: 1938

Advert, Sunlight Soap, black baby girl and doll Date: 1901

Title page, A Merry Christmas Everybody
A Merry Christmas Everybody - title page, Mabel Lucie Attwell Annual 1923 Date: 1923

Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops Dolls House
An image which shows a model dolls house in tudor style, manufactured by the Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops. Date: circa 1917

Cruise liner toys - sailor dolls
Cruise liner toys - Nora Wellins type sailor dolls. Date: 20th century

Miss Brick the Builder's Daughter

Japanese Nara Dolls - wooden carved dolls used for decorative purposes at a festival of the Kasuga shrine at the time of Emperor Sutoku in 1137

Japanese Hina Dolls - associated with an annual Dolls Festival on 3 March each year, a special day, especially for girls, who display their dolls and invite guests to a grand dinner'

Baby's First Friends
Oil painting displaying a group of toys intended for a baby, including stuffed dogs and rabbit, two female dolls and a large white bird. Date: circa 1930

Barbie Dolls Date: 1966

Santa Claus with a doll on a Christmas card
Santa Claus with a doll and a rope ladder on a Christmas card. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

1920 Girls Making Dolls Clothes Silhouette Depicting
1920, Girls, making, dolls, clothes, Silhouette, depicting, girls, Book, Games, published, Ward, Lock, Anon, 11077264

Little Girl Broken Doll 1888 Iln Import 21 Dec
little, girl, broken, doll, 1888, iln, import, 21, dec, 07, christmas, number, illustration, showing, victorian, image, originally, entitled, i, tinking, dolls, die, part, collection, sketches

GIRL WITH BROKEN DOLL
This little girl is on her way to get her dolls mended to be ready for Christmas. The Dolls Hospital gives new life to dead toys, so that they can be given to poor children. Date: 4 December 1929

This Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs doll's china tea set can be purchased at Selfridges or Harrods for a mere 4'/6 (four shillings and six pence in old money). Date: 1930s

Ive a Letter from the Sire, Baby Mine, Baby Mine!, 1874-1875 (print)
3672904 Ive a Letter from the Sire, Baby Mine, Baby Mine!, 1874-1875 (print) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

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In The Morning Room, 1906-10 (oil on canvas)
7214717 In The Morning Room, 1906-10 (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 107.5x76.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Young girl with doll, c. 1884 (oil on canvas)
7062569 Young girl with doll, c. 1884 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); (add.info.: Young girl with doll, 1884 circa, Berthe Morisot, oil on canvas); Photo © Stefano Baldini

The vow, (painting)
7130046 The vow, (painting) by Mancini, Antonio (1852-1930); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: The vow, Antonio Mancini, Pitti palace, Florence, Italy); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Marionette, Bambara Culture
LSE3082223 Marionette, Bambara Culture, by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

Marionette, Bambara Culture
LSE3082222 Marionette, Bambara Culture, by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

Marionette, Bambara Culture
LSE3082224 Marionette, Bambara Culture, by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

Waking, 1865-67 (oil on canvas)
7333502 Waking, 1865-67 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 90.8x70.5 cm; Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Scotland; (add.info.: Artist: Millais, John Everett (b.1829)

Mr. Wrayburn's Method of Ejection. "The fact that Mr. Dolls exhibited a tendency to fall asleep
1000775 Mr. Wrayburn's Method of Ejection. "The fact that Mr. Dolls exhibited a tendency to fall asleep, thereby threatening a prolonged stay on the premises, necessitated vigorous measures

Hiilili Kokko (Katsina Figure), c. 1900 (mixed media)
7326962 Hiilili Kokko (Katsina Figure), c.1900 (mixed media) by Native American, (19th century); 45.7 x 16.5 x 7.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Zuni, Native American)

Mannequin Body Parts
Ivan Lesica

A B C D: Watering, Swing, Rope, Dinette, 1890 (illustration)
7309311 A B C D: Watering, Swing, Rope, Dinette, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

From: Dinette, 1890 (illustration)
7309316 From: Dinette, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

A child and a baby playing together with a doll in the room on the floor, 1886, History
7279718 A child and a baby playing together with a doll in the room on the floor, 1886, History by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Face stories
Kuntal Biswas

The Festival of Dolls (Third Month), ca. 1767. Creator: Ishikawa Toyomasa
The Festival of Dolls (Third Month), ca. 1767

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"Dolls: A World of Imagination and Tradition" Step into a world where Shirley Temple Dolls come to life, captivating hearts with their charm and innocence. Little Miss Natty Fingers by Muriel Dawson delicately crafted dolls that became cherished companions for generations. Transport yourself back to 1908, where Welsh Girls in Traditional Costume proudly displayed their heritage through intricately dressed dolls. Witness the magic as a girl immerses herself in storytelling, reading enchanting tales to her beloved dolls. La Poupee by Arthur Sturgess captures the essence of beauty and elegance, showcasing the artistry behind these exquisite creations. Explore deeper themes as Ibsen's "Dolls House" reminds us that even within the realm of playthings, there are stories waiting to be told. Discover the whimsical wonder of Father Christmas/Santa Claus Russian Dolls nestled within one another, spreading joy during festive seasons. Uncover unexpected surprises when a girl finds a sleeping chick nestled inside her precious dollhouse. Embark on an enchanting journey through Japanese culture as traditional Japanese Dolls find devoted owners who cherish them dearly. Experience the power of good luck charms like Nenette and Rintintin, bringing fortune and prosperity wherever they go. Relive your childhood memories with My First Dolly (colour litho), a treasured toy that holds countless moments of love and laughter. These they have witnessed our growth from infancy into adulthood; they hold secrets only we can understand. In this captivating world filled with imagination and tradition, dolls become more than mere toys – they become vessels for dreams, storytellers of history, keepers of love. Let us celebrate these timeless treasures that have touched our lives in ways words cannot express.