| There are so many things you can learn about | | | | exactly authentic because these do not have the |
| antique porcelain dolls. There is a lot of history behind | | | | original wigs, clothing, undergarments and shoes. |
| these toys which are collections for some people. | | | | The early antique porcelain dolls were made in the |
| The history of their seamstresses, manufactures, and | | | | 1850s. These dolls represented the adults circa 17th |
| creators are very interesting. Even how children | | | | and 18th century. Collectors search far and wild for |
| played with antique porcelain dolls are worth reading | | | | these items. Most early antique porcelain dolls were |
| about. The prices of antique porcelain dolls depend on | | | | manufactured in England. Craftsmen individually |
| their history. | | | | crafted and carved these dolls on wood. The |
| Nowadays, antique porcelain dolls are quite expensive, | | | | features were painted. Costumes were added. |
| that's why collectors only get what they think are | | | | Collectors include the early antique porcelain dolls in |
| worth their money. It seems like they are alright with | | | | their collection primarily because of their rarity. They |
| a couple of antique porcelain dolls instead of getting | | | | are willing to invest in these – especially the |
| the current fashion dolls. | | | | “Queen Anne.” The Queen Anne is an early |
| However, a student would invest a lot of time and | | | | antique porcelain dolls version that was made during |
| money to collect both. But there are still people who | | | | that time. |
| are drawn to collecting antique porcelain dolls because | | | | Wax dolls are also popular for collectors of antique |
| they want to know more about these toys. | | | | porcelain dolls. The earlier, the better – just like |
| Antique porcelain dolls were created before 1930. | | | | for any material construction of antique porcelain |
| They could be bisque, papier mache, wax, wood, or | | | | dolls. Even the construction of these dolls are made |
| china, but they are all categorized as antique porcelain | | | | into account. Wax dolls are a hit for collectors |
| dolls. All the composition of the dolls were said to be | | | | because of the intricacy of its creation. Take note |
| modern and as the years progress, they tend to | | | | that the wax dolls were owned by the wealthy. |
| show these through their costumes. | | | | They were made by pouring liquid into warm molds. |
| Dolls that were manufactured way before 1930 are | | | | The hair and the features were already set in the |
| also said to be antique porcelain dolls but it is hard to | | | | head. During that time, making wax dolls were for |
| determine when exactly they were made because | | | | home-based businesses because of the dangers of |
| the clothing is not original. Unfortunately, the antique | | | | actually making these. |
| porcelain dolls that are manufactured today are not | | | | |