See more ideas about dolls, vintage dolls and old dolls. It is the ultimate reference for horsman doll collectors, with descriptive listing and over 400 fullcolored photographs, vintage catalog pages, and advertising pictures of commonly. Horsman opened a toy company in new york city, new york in 1865 and became a leader in the toy industry. I have been blogging as the doll observer since 2008. Collectors will find the history of the nancy ann storybook doll company, help in identifying nancy ann storybook dolls and the characters they represent, and dolls for sale. Edward imeson horsman started producing baby dolls from his toy shop in new york city in the late 1800s. Combining play with learning, a love of dolls with a love of history, american girl dolls were first developed in 1986 by the pleasant company, which was founded by pleasant rowland, a former teacher who had published text books for children. Unfollow horseman doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Doll market alexandertonner dollbdjpullip dollsball. When ed jakubik first read red dragon by thomas harris in the summer of 1987, he immediately knew that he wanted to write a novel. Don jensen few are really aware of the countless types of horsman dolls with their cute faces, high quality construction, and attractive outfits that have been sold for well over a century. Her build is that of a young child, but not quite as chubby as a toddler.
Light silver and white costume with feather wings and star moon earrings. Horsman dolls by don jensen is a charming and colorful look at a remarkable and varied maker from the 1950s to the present day. My vintage doll collection from the 1960s and 1970s. This guide will help the collector identify their early kathe kruse dolls in an easy format. This is the first book on the market to tell the horsman story. Horsman was a forerunner in the manufacture of black dolls in the us. Design by kurt van buskirk face paint by dorinda balanecki. From doll reference edward imeson horsman opened a toy company in new york city, ny usa 1865present and became a leader in the toy industry. For generations, hardly a little girl grew up without finding at least one horsman doll under her christmas tree. Bingo, cotton joe, sambo, and topsy were additional cant breakem composition dolls manufactured between 1910. Vita element breeze wind the most poseable 16 fashion doll in the world.
Cindy sabulis is the author of four reference books on doll collecting and a book on how to successfully run a garage sale. Nonprofit charitable organization accepting collectibles as a tax deductible charity donation. If you dont find a doll or company listed separately, look through the. Costumes in miniature, 17001929 first edition by coleman, dorothy s. Doll collectors have only recently realized the importance of these unique dolls. We specialize in creating poseable dolls of exceptional quality, style and glamor. Disney princess 6 petite rapunzel doll with glitter. United states about blog my name is simon farnworth and i am a fashion doll lover and collector. American dolls are 18 inches in size with soft bodies and vinyl heads, arms, and legs. While some doll bodies were made from hard plastic, others were created with soft plastic, rubber, or cloth. Collectors guide to horsman dolls 18651950 by don jensen. If your doll is extremely rare, pricing it is difficult without the aid of a professional doll appraiser.
Biggest online resource identifying dolls antique to modern. This urge can be seen in the first gutenberg bible of 1455. Buy signed books by bestselling authors and celebrities from americas largest autographed book store. People have made dolls for thousands of years for use as religious objects, toys, and holiday displays. This is the first book on the market to tell the fascinating horsman story, partly.
Vintage horsman dolls 1950 1970 identification values. Drawing upon his life experience coupled with a vivid imagination, ed set out over a ten year period to pen his first novel, the doll collector, a psychological thriller written in the vein of works from his literary heroes like harris, william diehl, and stephen king. Dec, 1984 the collectors book of doll clothes book. Horsman dolls 1950 1970 identification values scarce illustrated book child. About 1909 horsman used a new formula to make composition cant. With 19 points of articulation from her mechanical ball joints, the vita doll i. Sometimes that is the best identification that can be made unless another researcher or collector has found the doll previously in its original packaging with the doll s name and has published the information. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most beloved collectibles. The only book i know so far where it includes all the barbie doll lines, collectors editions, exclusives, etc after 1995 is the barbie doll photo album book by j michael augustyniak. Horsman and gata dolls and accessories page 1 of 1.
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Having an approximate date of manufacture will helpif you know the date that the doll was purchased, or if the doll belonged to your mother or grandmother as a child, you can narrow that important date down to a decade or even a precise year. Published by crown publishers inc, new york, ny, 1975. However, these cute little dolls were discontinued when topper went out of business in 1973. This is the first book on the market to tell the fascinating horsman story, partly history and partly an intriguing tale of an ambitious entrepreneur and his son. In the early years they produced the trademarked name of babyland rag dolls an all cloth doll, a variety of mama and baby composition dolls wearing wigs, molded or painted hair, sleep or painted eyes. The quick guide to shopping for horsman dolls online. In addition to her own books, she served as an advisor and contributing writer and photographer for more than 25 volumes of price guide books such as garage sale and flea market annual, flea market trader, and schroeders. Collectors guide to tammy the ideal teen doll identificationvalues book 1997. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Included are more than 700 of illustrations showing horsman dolls from this period. The doll collector by edward jakubik nook book ebook. Buy a cheap copy of collectors guide to h orsman dolls. If you are the originator holder of this photoitem and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
Many early american dolls were made of rags, or cloth. Partly historical and partly tale of an ambitious entrepreneur and his son, the book is a story of. Collector books is proud to present the first and only collector s guide offering comprehensive coverage of all horsman dolls from the vinyl era of american playthings, 1950 to the present. Dolls reach collectible status because of their history, limited production quantity, popular cinematic tiein or simply because they are rare. Vintage 1960s ruthie horsman doll with original outfit and hang tag. In 1960, a child had the choice of one of two outfits for it. Apparently, dawn doll sales surpassed barbie sales for a brief period of time. Mar 01, 2002 it is the ultimate reference for horsman doll collectors, with descriptive listings and over 400 color photos, vintage catalog pages, and advertising pictures of commonly found and remarkably rare dolls. In the early years horsman imported dolls from outside the usa, starting in 1904 they distributed babyland rag dolls made of all cloth created by albert bruckner. It comes at a time, according to the author, when the collector s interest in horsman dolls from the golden era, generally the latter half of the 20th century, has really just begun to take off. Donate classic car, musical instruments, antiques, artwork, currency or coin collection, comic books and more. Horsman 198889 melissa seasons 8 inch spring doll, is an 8 inch vinyl doll from a mold similar to sunrise in america, has long blonde rooted hair and moving blue eyes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. She is an 11 12 doll, marked on the back of her head.
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