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Mar 13

A Short History of Madame Alexander & Her Lovely Dolls

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A Short History of Madame Alexander & Her Lovely Dolls Since their introduction in 1923, Madame Alexander Dolls have become an iconic symbol of childhood throughout the world. Known for their quality craftsmanship and lovely, well-made outfits, Madame Alexander Dolls provide an opportunity to bring a child’s imagination to life. Featuring classic figures from literature […]

Dec 21

Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls – The Big Story of the Wee Doll Maker

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The Big Storyof the Wee Doll Maker Now that I have an Etsy shop and blog focused 100% on vintage dolls, I thought I should reblog an article I wrote back in 2019 about one of my favorite independent business women in American industry, Nancy Ann Abbott. Nancy Ann was the creator of Nancy Ann […]

A Dolly Hobby - How to Find Your Doll's Shoe Size
Nov 21

How to Find Your Doll’s Shoe Size

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  How to Find Your Doll’s Shoe Size Finding your doll’s shoe size is easier than you think, though it certainly can be confusing at first. One thing that makes it seem difficult is that there doesn’t appear to be a universal numerical size that every manufacturer of doll shoes uses. So, for example, you […]