Hard plastic dolls were made by major British doll companies such as Palitoy, Pedigree, Roddy, and Rosebud for a short period after the Second World War. The new technology led also to new doll types, which were eagerly snapped up by parents and children deprived in the war. Frances Baird, an acknowledged expert in her field, provides an excellent history of this popular doll.

An indispensable identification and price guide sure to thrill collectors of hard plastic dolls everywhere! More than 600 photographs supported by detailed descriptions aide in identifying and valuing these highly collectible dolls produced from 1946 to 1959. All information completely updated for 1993.

Collectors will delight in acquiring the first and only Black dolls book that is completely published in Full Color! Author Debbie Garrett has written an extensive book of reference on vintage, modern, fashion and artist Black dolls. Featured in this book are Black dolls made from cloth, bisque, celluloid, composition, rubber, wood, and hard plastic. Fashion dolls, modern artist dolls and other doll categories are covered. This long overdue, insightful book includes a price guide and tips.

Annabelle Doll is eight years old-she has been for more than a hundred years. Not a lot has happened to her, cooped up in the dollhouse, with the same doll family, day after day, year after year. . . until one day the Funcrafts move in.

Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors. In the 1950s, a new material—plastic—revolutionized the doll trade and made dolls affordable for people of all classes. This book focuses specifically on British dolls of that decade, offering not only useful information for collectors but a glimpse into the history and culture that surrounded these cherished toys. Along with photos and descriptions, this unique guide covers: doll manufacturers must-buy dolls what to spot when buying dolls how to avoid buying fakes a where-to-buy directory doll hospitals specialist museums

The definitive price and identification guide for costumed and travel dolls of the Americas, Australia, and Pacific islands! This book helps you to identify and price your charismatic travel and costume dolls while providing fascinating historical and cultural information on the specific region. A great resource book for history students of all ages.