Doll Reference Identify Dolls

Doll collecting is a fun hobby, more so when you can identify your dolls. In order to find the worth or value of something – you need to know what it is. The doll reference website provides a resource to identify dolls – just dolls of all eras antique to vintage and of most materials or types of dolls.
Dolls are created by humans in a likeness of a human and evolved from ancient doll-like artifacts found in tombs, to a child’s plaything or for an adult to collect and have a piece of history. The material a doll is made of gives its history and can help date a doll. Dolls are made around the world representing every culture, skin color, every type of human being.
Dolls By Material
Dolls are classified by the material of the head, also helps date the doll.

Bisque dolls
Bisque head dolls were introduced in the 1850s by Europeans primarily in France . . more

Celluloid dolls
Celluloid dolls are made from cellulose nitrate, alcohol, fillers and camphor . . more

Composition dolls
Early composition dolls are made of glue, glycerin, zinc oxide and Japanese . . . more
By Type of Doll
Some dolls are unmarked and Like other dolls or the brand itself becomes a Doll Category
Need some help identifying your doll? ask on our forum Board, and we’ll try to help.
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