Doll Collection

Shirley Temple Doll
SHIRLEY TEMPLE American child star of the 1930s, seen here with a Shirley Temple doll

Welsh Girls in Traditional Costume 1908
A group of seven Welsh girls in traditional costume. One of them holds a large doll on her lap, and three are holding baskets

Souvenir dolls in traditional Hungarian costumes, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Child at receiving centre WWII
Bette Malek waits with her doll at the Fulham receiving centre in London during World War II

Little Miss Natty Fingers by Muriel Dawson
A little girl concentrates on a garment she is sewing, presumably for the doll which sits next to her. An interesting basket full of sewing paraphenalia spills over beside her

Poster for Blackpool Ice Drome
A poster advertising the Ice Drome ice rink at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

GIRLS FASHIONS, 1952. Page from the September 1952 issue of McCalls magazine, featuring the character Betsy McCall, a paper doll whose cut-out dresses were based on actual fashions manufactured by

Dolls House of Petronella Dunois, c. 1676
Dolls House of Petronella Dunois (1650-1695), c. 1676. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

La Poupee by Arthur Sturgess
Promotional postcard for La Poupee, a comic operetta by Arthur Sturgess from the French of Maurice Ordonneau (Theatre de la Gaiete, Paris, 21st October 1896); music Edmond Audran

Nutcracker outside store in Old Town, Frankfurt, Germany

Wrapping Gifts 1950S
Festive model in red baby doll nightie with broderie Anglaise trim & white slingback shoes sits on a cushion & wraps presents, showing her knickers in the process

Two dolls dressed in Spanish costume, Spain, Europe

Matryoschka (russian dolls), Moscow, Russia

Father Christmas / Santa Clause Russian Dolls
FEU-631 Father Christmas / Santa Clause Russian Dolls Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Souvenir dolls in traditional Hungarian costumes, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Father Christmas / Santa Clause Russian Dolls
FEU-644-c Father Christmas / Santa Clause Russian Dolls Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A group of Russian dolls depicting Russian politicians for sale on a stall in the Arbat and Raft Market, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Typical Russian dolls for sale, Russia, Europe

See-Through Baby Doll
Fifties blonde, wearing a white see-through baby doll nightie with a yoke & bikini style knickers, sits on a white rug

Glymiel Jelly - Nobody in OUR family suffers from chapped hands. Glymiel Jelly stops all that. Date: c.1924

Ole Luk-Oie and the Children
LLM458486 Ole Luk-Oie and the Children by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ole Luk-Oie and the Children)

Comedian Ken Dodd with his Diddy Man Dicky Mint at Whitley Bay Playhouse on 9th December 1989

Good Luck Charms of Nenette and Rintintin bring good luck
WW1 era France - The tiny yarn-doll good luck charms of Nenette and Rintintin bring good luck. Popular during the First World War in Paris and beyond. Date: circa 1910s

THE ETUDE MUSIC MAGAZINE. Front cover, March 1926

Good-Night, Everybody! by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl heads off to bed. 1936

Bette Davis as Baby Jane Hudson in the film, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, 1962
BETTE DAVIS (1908-1989). Bette Davis as Baby Jane Hudson in the film, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, 1962

Matryoshka dolls, St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, Russia, Europe

Decorated Christmas tree with toys and food below. Date: circa 1890s

Two Babies by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a red dress has been bathing her doll. Date: 1930

Little girl carrying a doll by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a green dress, carrying a doll, by Muriel Dawson. Date: circa 1920s

MEXICO: NUN, 16th CENTURY. Sor Juana Ines de La Cruz, niece of Hernan Cortes, dressed elaborately for her entry into the convent which she founded in Mexico City. Oil on canvas, Mexican, 18th century

Fantasy French postcard - Nude woman and doll
Very stylish Fantasy French postcard depicting a nude woman smiling and cradling a doll in her arm. Date: circa 1910s

KODAK ADVERTISEMENT, 1904. A Christmas Morning. Advertisement for a Kodak hand-held camera, from an American magazine, 1904

HOPI KACHINA DOLL. Talavai (Morning Singer), a Hopi spirit or Kachina, dressed in a cape and headdress. Carved wooden doll from Arizona

The Balloon Baby by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a frilly dress and bonnet marches along with a doll under warm and a bunch of balloons in her other hand

Girl with Dog & Dolls
A pug gives a sideways look at the doll whose owner is hoping they will be friends

Christmas scene at the Evelina Childrens Hospital
Christmas comes but once a year -- a scene at the Evelina Childrens Hospital, founded in Southwark, London, in 1869. A sick little girl is visited by her mother and younger sister

Portrait Brak Family Amsterdam Mennonites Family portrait
Portrait of the Brak Family, Amsterdam Mennonites, Family portrait of the Amsterdam Baptist family Brak in an interior sitting around a table in front of a mantelpiece

Scene from Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, 1860. Artist: John Everett Millais
Scene from Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, 1860. The Rev and Mrs Crawley at home with their young family which, as an impoverished parson, he has difficulty in supporting

Four girls and their dolls sitting around a table and having a tea party. Stereograph, c1902
TEA PARTY, c1902. Four girls and their dolls sitting around a table and having a tea party. Stereograph, c1902

Southern Africa - San Bushmen rock painting
Bushmen (San) paintings from South Afrca, depicting animals (mostly eland antelope) from Masitisi, Basutoland and a small doll representing a bushman. Date: circa 1910s

Washing Day, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Washing Day, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

My first dolly (colour litho)
3101604 My first dolly (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My first dolly. Illustration for Little Folks Beauty Pictures (Ward, Lock, and Tyler)

Harrods toy department, dolls houses, 1922
Fantastic array of dolls houses in all shapes and sizes available to buy at Christmas from the Harrods Toy Department Date: 1922

"They were all very busy in the playroom"(colour litho)
2813347 " They were all very busy in the playroom" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Three Girls, c. 1620 (oil on panel)
SGS66600 Portrait of Three Girls, c.1620 (oil on panel) by Larkin, William (fl. 1608-20) (follower of); 82.6x112.7 cm; The Berger Collection at the Denver Art Museum

Children in 1864
Latest Paris fashions for Victorian children, girls from two to eight years of age wearing three quarter length frocks and the older boy wearing knickerbockers. 1864

Girls with dolls and prams, Balham, SW London
Two little girls with dolls and prams on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

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"Dolls: A Timeless Reflection of Culture, Fashion, and Childhood Delights" Step into a world where dolls hold the power to transport us through time and space. From the beloved Shirley Temple Doll that captured hearts with her golden curls and infectious smile, to Little Miss Natty Fingers by Muriel Dawson, whose delicate porcelain features exuded elegance. Traveling across continents, we encounter souvenir dolls in traditional Hungarian costumes in Budapest, Hungary. These miniature ambassadors proudly showcase their country's rich heritage. Similarly, Welsh Girls in Traditional Costume from 1908 take us back to a bygone era when cultural identity was celebrated through intricately designed garments. In an unexpected twist of fate, Golliwog Meets Bulldog reminds us of the complexities surrounding representation in toys. This controversial encounter sparks conversations about diversity and inclusivity that continue today. The fashion-forward Betsy McCall graces the pages of McCalls magazine from September 1952. As a paper doll adorned with cut-out dresses inspired by real-life fashions advertised within its pages, she becomes every young girl's style icon. Venturing further back in time reveals Petronella Dunois' enchanting Dolls House from 1676. This meticulously crafted masterpiece offers a glimpse into aristocratic life during the Baroque period—a testament to human creativity throughout history. Artistry takes center stage as Arthur Sturgess' La Poupee captures our imagination with its lifelike features and intricate details—an ode to craftsmanship that transcends generations. Stepping outside onto bustling streets brings encounters with Nutcracker figures adorning store windows in Old Town Frankfurt—symbols of holiday cheer cherished worldwide for their whimsical charm. As we journey through time once more, we find ourselves amidst the vibrant energy of gift-wrapping sessions during the 1950s—a nostalgic reminder of simpler times filled with anticipation and joy.