Small Dolls of the 40s and 50s Identification and Value Guide

Small dolls are fond favorites with modern doll collectors. The diminutive story book dolls, display dolls, and baby dolls of the '40s and '50s are all much sought after today. And then there is Ginny, the supreme '50s toddler doll of all time. Ginny hit her stride in the post-WWII era and became the leading toddler doll in the "fabulous fifties." As expected, countless look-alikes soon flooded the '50s doll market. No wonder that collectors remember the cute little toddlers so vividly and enjoy finding them today. Perhaps the, "Ah, those were the days," factor is also at work on collector's recollections. Sweet little '50s dolls represent a time when children led playful, uncomplicated, non-computerized lives. Little girls wore hats, gloves, and Mary Jane pumps and enjoy ed playing "tea party" with their dolls. In this high tech era, recollections of playing dolls (for boys and girls!) can be far more appealing than video games.

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Table of Contents:

Cover

Contents

About the Author

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1 - Hard Plastic Dolls & Babies

Chapter 2 - British Dolls

Chapter 3 - Advertising Dolls

Chapter 4 - Sewing Sets

Chapter 5 - Doll Comparisons

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