DOLLS

The Exquisite World of Bisque or Porcelain Dolls

A bisque or porcelain doll is a doll made wholly or partially from Bisque Porcelain. Most 19th century bisque dolls are of French or German origin. Many bisque dolls were meant as luxurious playthings for girls and young women from wealthy families. Hence, many bisque dolls display a high level of artistry. They possess exquisitely crafted features, beautiful clothing, and extensive accouterments.

Most bisque dolls have a head fashioned from bisque porcelain and a body made from other materials such as papier-mâché or leather. Bisque was the material of choice for the head because its distinct matte finish gave the doll a realistic, skin-like texture. Moreover, bisque dolls normally have expressive eyes made from glass and a head of fine human hair.

The earliest European porcelain dolls were made in Germany between 1840 and 1880. They were called china dolls. However, high-quality French and German bisque dolls began overtaking the doll market after 1860, and their production would continue until after the First World War. The vast majority of luxurious bisque dolls were fashion dolls that sported the latest Parisian fashions. A vast supporting industry around the Bisque Doll market grew in time with craftsmen producing doll houses, clothing and accessories, and other accouterments to complement the dolls.

Most
clothing for 18 inch dolls
produced until the mid 19th century represented grown up women. These dolls were meant to educate girls about the role of women in society. By the late 19th century, a major shift took place and more child-like dolls or bébés overtook the market. Bébés from the best French Doll Making companies were high-quality, expensive playthings that were fashioned with great skill and sported beautiful clothing.

However, by the late 19th century, German doll makers began taking over the market with less expensive
clothing for 18 inch dolls
. In response, French doll makers began making dolls of lesser quality and craftsmanship at a mass production level. Children did not seem to notice the dip in quality as these dolls continued to be many children’s cherished playthings.

Antique bisque
clothing for 18 inch dolls
are collector’s items and are often very valuable. The most expensive bisque doll ever sold went for US $200,000. However, prices vary depending on the quality and condition of the bisque doll and its accessories. Dolls that have detailed features and translucent skin with their original accessories tend to fetch higher prices with collectors.

Fred M Cup Measuring Matroyshkas, Set of 6 Dry Measuring Cups $7.80 These Russian Doll Measuring Cups are exactly what you need to doll up your kitchen with some old country charm! Why use boring, washed-up utensils when you can have these adorable stacking measuring cups? Designed to nest inside each other like traditional matryoshkas, these white measuring cups are a must-have for any stylish kitchen. Our charming set comes with 3 matryoshkas — the tops measure…

Royal Albert Old Country Roses Le Petite 9-Piece Tea Set $59.95 The best selling dinnerware pattern in the world! The nostalgic warmth of Old Country Roses has stood the test of time. The cluster of roses almost fills the air with a sweet smell. Available in every serving piece and giftware imaginable. Old Country Roses is a pattern to be cherished….

Oriental Tall Tea Cup with Filter – Asian Ladies $12.95 This is a beautiful oriental porcelain tall tea cup with filter…

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How to Make Porcelain Dolls Mastering the Basics of Porclain and Porcelain Dolls, 90 min video, greenware, eyes, hair, assemble dolls….

Master Dollmakers – Making an Antique 12 Porcelain Santa Learn how to make your own antique Woodland Santa. Start with any porcelain doll, accent or carve out the age lines, paint the features, form the body shape you desire, then dress your doll for the appropriate period. A free pattern is included for the Woodland-Style Santa….

Porcelain Dollmaking 2 – Painting & Assembly – with Judy Orr $24.95 Table of Contents: Painting Body Parts; Painting Face; Setting the Eyes; Hair Variations; Assembly; Elastic and Washer; Elastic, Hog Rings & Hooks; Tiny Dolls; Sources. From mindstorm-inc “”Porcelain Dollmaking: Painting and Assembly” covers seven stages of painting. The elements revealed in these seven stages will allow you to create a more elegant and beautiful doll. You’ll also learn how to a…

Holiday Doll Lamp w/ Holly Dress $24.99 This lovely lamp features a doll wrapped in a bright red dress with a skirt of traditional holly. Porcelain head and arms. Req. 15W bulb (not included). Stands 18″H. …

500 Handmade Dolls $24.95 Contemporary and unique, these handmade creations range from representational to abstract, from skillful realism to provocative surrealism–and they”re made from every conceivable material, including beads, gourds, and polymer clay. Juror Akira Blount, a pioneer in the art doll movement, incorporates vines, twigs, and carved wood in her fabric dolls; with their expressionless faces and closed eyes, they appear absorbed by inner worlds. Dutch artist Marlaine Verhelst”s porcelain designs seem to have sprung straight from a medieval painting. Chris Chomick”s strange and slightly scary figures feature amazing detail and elaborate costumes. Dollmakers, crafters, collectors, and anyone who loves beautiful objects will love the amazing diversity showcased here.

Club Pack of 12 Porcelain Ballerina Girl Dancer Dolls with Stands 6 $119.99 Porcelain Ballerina with stand Item #C1388 Ballerina with stand dressed in either pink or white Fully dimensional doll Dimensions: 6 H Material(s): Porcelain/fabric Pack of 12 – includes 4 of each doll shown

Club Pack of 12 Porcelain Wizard of Oz Dolls Christmas Ornaments 6 $129.99 Wizard of Oz Dolls Christmas Ornaments Item #C1390 Officially licensed merchandise Know someone who loves Wizard Of Oz? These ornaments will make the perfect gift this holiday season Features Dorothy and Toto, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow. Fully dimensional ornaments Come ready-to-hang on gold cords Dimensions of tallest ornament: 6 H Material(s): porcelain Pack of 12 – includes 3 of each ornament shown

Dressing Porcelain Dolls $255.82 A comprehensive, beautiful, and historically accurate reference.

German Porcelain Dolls, 1836-2002 $27.97 This outstanding reference features tantalizing color photos and descriptions of over 350 dolls produced in German porcelain factories from 1836 to the present.

If You Only Knew $21.95 Samantha awoke with the sun shining in her face. She yawned, stretching her arms above her head. She started to run her fingers through her hair, but was unable. Her fingers became tangled in short, tight curls. Samantha gasped and sat straight up. What in the world . Her heart pounded with fear. What happened to my beautiful hair? Her eyes flew open. She stared at the new surroundings. Pink wallpaper with little white roses covered the walls. A frilly, white-lace curtain hung on the enormous bay window. The room was filled with heavy, wooden antique furniture. Expensive porcelain dolls were neatly placed on the oak shelves covering one wall. Where am I? uttered Samantha. She got out of bed and looked around the room. Where am I? She turned her head toward a full-length mirror and gasped at the reflection. It was a stranger that stared back at her. The figure in the mirror was a very fat girl with pale green eyes, short, curly red hair, fair skin, and a face covered with freckles. Her eyes grew wide with recognition. Virginia Morris! What”s going on here? Why am I seeing Virginia and not myself?

La Tea Da Posh Party Box for 6 $219.99 La Tea Da Tea PartyTea parties are the perfect way to celebrate with real life friends and make believe friends alike. Guests can enjoy an elegant tea party with all the trimmings. Feather boas, pearls, and hats ensure that everyone is dressed to the tea. Each guest will even receive their very own porcelain doll! Recommended for ages 4 – 12Your 14 Piece Tea Party Box for 6 includes:.6 teapot invitations.6 authentic porcelain dolls – 12 .6 pink roses porcelain tea cups and saucers – child size.6 accompanying doll size porcelain teacup and saucer.6 feathered boas with sparkles.6 dress up pearl necklaces – 12 .6 floppy hats with flower.6 sequined handbags.8 pink and white polka dot plates – 8 .20 pink and white polka dot napkins – 5 x 5 .8 pink cutlery sets .Pastel colored balloons -.6 thank you notes.Tea party activity kit

P&M – PRINCESS RAPUNZEL DOLL $66.28 Disney fans will love our Disney Tangled 18 inch Doll – Rapunzel! Rapunzel may have lived her whole life locked inside a hidden tower, but she is no damsel in distress. She is an energetic, inquisitive teenager, who fills her days with art, books and imagination. Rapunzel is filled with curiosity about the outside world and can’t help but feel her true destiny lies beyond the lonely tower walls. Our Disney 18 inch Doll – Rapunzel features: Lot’s of hair raising fun with your special friend Rapunzel 18 inches of beautiful hair Dressed in high style fashion inspired by the Tangled movie Set comes with 1 Doll, 1 Dress, 1 Tiara, 1 Pair of Earrings, 1 Pair of Shoes Disney dolls let you live a royal lifestyle with your favorite princess! Rapunzel’s hand sculpted face has a matte porcelain finish and her eyes are of the highest grade of glass Macor eyes. Her hair is made of the finest hand rooted hair imported from Japan called Kanekalon. A signature tiara with a high gloss metallic finish is accented with rhinestones. Rapunzel has satin shoes that can be removed. Six points of articulation make for a greater range of poseablity.

PRINCESS & ME CINDERELLA 18 IN $55.95 Disney’s Cinderella fans will love our Disney Princess and Me 18 inch Doll Cinderella! weet and gorgeous, inderella loves to dress in beautiful gowns and go to parties. But most of all, she loves having a friend like you. Whether you’re getting ready for the royal ball together, dancing at a ballet recital or sharing secrets at sleepovers, Cinderella just wants to share magial moments with you…Because that’s what best friends are for. The Disney Princess and Me dolls let you live a royal lifestyle with your favorite princess! Our Disney Princess and Me 18 inch Doll Cinderella includes: 1 18-inch Doll 1 Ball Gown 1 Pair of Shoes 1 Princess Magazine 1 Princess Certificate 1 Royal Invitation Our Cinderella dress is fabulously designed with 3 layers to the under skirt in satin and glitter printed peplum sparkle organza print designed especially for this doll! The bodice includes velveteen, 2 tone organza for the sleeves, and ruching on the front panel. Metallic woven trims are used throughout the fashion for silvery accents. With 6 points of articulation of neck, shoulder, waist, and hips, the joints are all ball joints for a greater range of poseableability. Cinderella’s hand sculpted face is based on the animated Disney movie. Her skin has a matte porcelain finish and her eyes are of the highest grade of glass eyes called Macor eyes. Cinderellas blue eyes have 4 different shades of blue in her iris and her hair is made of the finest hand rooted hair imported from Japan called Kanekalon. A signature tiara with a high gloss metallic finish is accented with rhinestones. Cinderella has metallic silver faceted earrings and satin shoes that can be removed. The official trust mark of the Disney Princess and Me line can be located on each doll’s foot; the trust mark can also be found in all the garments, like a garment label insuring authenticity.

PRINCESS AND ME 18 IN DOLL $56.47 Disney Beauty and the Beast fans will love our Disney Princess and Me 18 inch Doll Belle! Pretty and intelligent Belle loves to read and dreams of adventures, but most of all, she loves having a special friend like you. Whether you’re dressing up for a royal dinner, learning to ballroom dance or sharing a favorite book during bedtime, Belle makes the time you spend with her a grand adventurebecause that’s what friends do.. The Disney Princess and Me dolls let you live a royal lifestyle with your favorite princess! Our Disney Princess and Me 18 inch Doll Belle includes: 1 18-inch Doll 1 Ball Gown 1 Pair of Shoes 1 Princess Magazine 1 Princess Certificate 1 Royal Invitation Belle’s gown has 2 layers on the skirt including an under skirt satin and a top layer of 2 tone organza with rushing. The fabric is topped with pink sparkle sheer ribbons, rhinestone details in the center of each bow, and a hem detailed with metallic woven trim. The bodice has horizontal pleating and an off-the-shoulder collar in 2-tone organza with metallic woven trim along with a hand constructed satin rose with glitter sheer leafs. With 6 points of articulation of neck, shoulder, waist, and hips, the joints are all ball joints for a greater range of poseableability. Belle’s hand sculpted face is based on the animated Disney movie. Her skin has a matte porcelain finish and her eyes are of the highest grade of glass eyes called Macor eyes. Her hair is made of the finest hand rooted hair imported from Japan called Kanekalon. A signature tiara with a high gloss metallic finish is accented with rhinestones. Belle has metallic gold faceted earrings and satin shoes that can be removed. The official trust mark of the Disney Princess and Me line can be located on each doll’s foot; the trust mark can also be found in all the garments, like a garment label insuring authenticity.

PRINCESS AND ME 18IN ARIEL $56.47 Disneys The Little Mermaid fans will love our Disney Princess and Me 18 inch Doll Ariel! Adventurous and bold Ariel loves to explore new places and collect secret treasures, but most of all, she loves having a friend like you. Whether you’re off exploring new places together, singing to your favorite melodies or sharing secrets during sleepovers, Ariel will always make you smile…because that’s what best friends do. The Disney Princess and Me dolls let you live a royal lifestyle with your favorite princess! Our Disney Princess and Me 18 inch Doll Ariel includes: 1 18-inch Doll 1 Ball Gown 1 Pair of Shoes 1 Princess Magazine 1 Princess Certificate 1 Royal Invitation Ariel’s gown emulates that signature mermaid dress design with a flamboynt 3 layered tail. The top layer is a 2 tone organza with an iridescent over locked stitch. A 2nd layer of sparkle sheer is accented by the bottom layer of light pink shimmery sheer fabric. The bodice, with horizontal pleating, has a top and center panel with a light pink shimmery sheer layer framed with iridescent sequins. Her sleeves and peplum are a 2 tone organza with a silk flower detail at the waist. The skirt is satin with an iridescent foil print and a hem trimmed in iridescent sequins. Ariels hand sculpted face has a matte porcelain finish and her eyes are of the highest grade of glass Macor eyes. Her hair is made of the finest hand rooted hair imported from Japan called Kanekalon. A signature tiara with a high gloss metallic finish is accented with rhinestones. Ariel has pearl like earrings and satin shoes that can be removed. Six points of articulation make for a greater range of poseablity. The official trust mark of the Disney Princess and Me line can be located on each doll’s foot; the trust mark can also be found in all the garments, like a garment label insuring authenticity.

PRINCESS AND ME 18IN AURORA $55.47 Disneys Sleeping Beauty fans will love our Disney Princess and Me 18 inch Doll Aurora! Graceful and gentle Aurora loves singing, dancing and spending time with her animal friends in the woods, but most of all, she loves having a best friend like you. Whether you’re dancing in the woods with her, planning a tea party or practicing ballet steps, Aurora just wants to bring some sunshine into your life…because that’s what best friends are for! The Disney Princess and Me dolls let you live a royal lifestyle with your favorite princess! Our Disney Princess and Me 18 inch Doll Aurora includes: 1 18-inch Doll 1 Ball Gown 1 Pair of Shoes 1 Princess Magazine 1 Princess Certificate 1 Royal Invitation Aurora’s gown has a white satin collar with a white lace trim. The satin bodice has a center panel with specially designed gold foil print framed with a thin gold woven trim details, used to frame the waist line. Her sleeves are made out of a sparkle sheer fabric. The skirt, with a reverse center pleat, is gold glitter print trimmed with a thicker woven metallic gold trim. A center panel that is a pale pink satin with a gold foil was printed specially designed for this doll. Aurora’s hand sculpted face has a matte porcelain finish and her eyes are of the highest grade of glass Macor eyes. Her hair is made of the finest hand rooted hair imported from Japan called Kanekalon. A signature tiara with a high gloss metallic finish is accented with rhinestones. Aurora has metallic gold faceted earrings and satin shoes that can be removed. Six points of articulation make for a greater range of poseablity. The official trust mark of the Disney Princess and Me line can be located on each doll’s foot; the trust mark can also be found in all the garments, like a garment label insuring authenticity.

PRINCESS AND ME 18IN TIANA $56.47 Disney Princess and the Frog fans will love our Disney Princess and Me 18 inch Doll Tiana! Creative and independent Tiana loves to spend time in the kitchen cooking up special treat, but most of all, she loves having a special friend like you. Whether the two of you are preparing the perfect tea party, exploring New Orleans or simply wishing upon a star during bedtime, Tiana has all the ingredients for an enchanting, fun time…because that’s what best friends are for. The Disney Princess and Me dolls let you live a royal lifestyle with your favorite princess! Our Disney Princess and Me 18 inch Doll Tiana includes: 1 18-inch Doll 1 Ball Gown 1 Pair of Shoes 1 Princess Magazine 1 Princess Certificate 1 Royal Invitation Tiana’s gown has gathered cream satin cap sleeves and a bodice with a cream satin shell and iridescent sequin trim. The bodice and top layers of the skirt are made from a pale green satin with a character specific glitter print based on the Disney animated movie. The skirt is constructed with large pale green glitter printed satin leafs, a layer of sheer glitter printed pedals on top of a cream satin, and a hand sewn satin ribbon flower with pearlized beads detailing with a long leaf trim. Tiana’s hand sculpted face has a matte porcelain finish and her eyes are of the highest grade of glass Macor eyes. Her hair is made of the finest hand rooted hair imported from Japan called Kanekalon. A signature tiara with a high gloss metallic finish is accented with rhinestones. Tiana has pearl like earrings and satin shoes that can be removed. Six points of articulation make for a greater range of poseablity. The official trust mark of the Disney Princess and Me line can be located on each doll’s foot; the trust mark can also be found in all the garments, like a garment label insuring authenticity.

Pack of 2 First Communion Porcelain Girl Dolls with Brunette Hair 12 $74.99 From the First Communion Gifts & Accessories Collection Item #40340 Brunette girl dolls hold their hands in prayer with a rosary Each doll wears a traditional white communion dress and veil Each comes individually gift boxed Doll stand is included Dimensions: 12 H Material(s): porcelain/fabric Pack includes 2 of the doll shown

The Complete Guide to Shirley Temple Dolls And Collectibles $26.96 The Complete Guide to Shirley Temple Dolls and Collectibles is the most accurate and informative book on Shirley Temple memorabilia ever produced. Featuring gorgeous color photographs, detailed descriptions, and current values, the book covers more than 1,000 Shirley Temple items. Separated into easy-to-read sections, this guide has something for every Shirley Temple fan. The composition section identifies every known Ideal Shirley Temple doll outfit made in the 1930s, foreign Shirley Temple dolls, and look-a-likes. A complete listing of dolls and outfits spanning the 1950s through the present can be found in the vinyl and porcelain sections. The chapter on paper products includes paper dolls, books, activity sets, sheet music, movie posters, lobby cards, trading cards, and even cigar bands. The large assortment of chil-dren’s dresses, purses, hats, hair bows, and jewelry available throughout the 1930s, 1950s, and 1980s is presented in the clothing and accessories section. Interesting facts about the history behind the dolls and collectibles is also provided, and differences between original and reproduction memorabilia are discussed. Tips are offered for making dolls look their best, and a unique chapter on the importance of Shirley Temple to different generations of fans rounds out the book.

The Doll People $27 A family of porcelain dolls that has lived in the same house for 100 years istaken aback when a new family of plastic dolls arrives and doesn”t follow theDoll Code of Honor.