My Thoughts on Doll Collecting

Did you ever notice that when doll collectors get together they can't help expressing their love, fondness and appreciation for them? I'm the same way myself -- I actually got into the field of doll collecting much later in life. But I have been a doll lover for a lot longer than I have actually been collecting them -- and I think that's probably true of most doll collectors.

When it comes to doll collecting many people think of porcelain collectible dolls. These dolls are usually quite delicate (not the thing for children) and very beautiful. And they hearken back to a bygone era, a time when sophistication and refinement were highly valued. As well, miniature porcelain doll kits are valued -- not only by collectors, but also those who make clothing and accessories for their dolls.

You can see this also at work among those who collect doll houses. What are the doll houses that are most highly valued -- the most collectible? They are the doll houses that are in an older style -- perhaps a Victorian house with a big wrap around porch. Again there is that nostalgia thing going on. It's interesting that even folks designing a dollhouse on their computer at home will choose a dollhouse design that represents a building from the past. After all, how many doll houses have you seen that resemble a modern skyscraper, or split-level ranch house in the suburbs?

When adding to your doll collection, it is important that you try to collect quality dolls and accessories. And if you are looking for quality doll accessories, you can't get anything better than Amish doll furniture. Amish craftsmen are world renowned for their attention to detail and superior craftsmanship, and they put this same emphasis on quality and craftsmanship into their doll furniture construction as well.

And if you're looking to find dolls that are really collectible, you simply can't go wrong if you collect Franklin mint dolls. I'm sure you've seen these advertised -- we all have. They feature the faces of many famous people: movie stars, royalty, TV personalities. Franklin mint dolls are of course highly collectible and many of them have appreciated greatly in price since their initial introduction.

And when it comes to nostalgia, many ladies today are trying to recapture their childhood by collecting Betsy McCall dolls. These dolls were first publicized in McCall's Magazine in the early 50s -- and they are highly sought after today -- not only the dolls but also Betsy McCall dolls accessories as well.

I wanted to take a moment to tell you about the American Girl Company. They are making a line of doll clothes that perfectly match outfits (which they also make available) for little girls to wear. Little girls seem to love this concept, as it allows them to dress their dial-up to look just like themselves -- sort of like having a little sister with you at all times. And while I'm talking about the little kids, we shouldn't forget other areas of collecting such as Bratz dolls, my little pony and similar products. These will, no doubt prove to be quite collectible in the future -- so make an effort to include them in your doll collection while they are inexpensive to purchase.

Perhaps your tastes run in a different line -- for you there are primitive dolls. These are dolls that are constructed to resemble the kinds of simple playthings used by girls generations ago, especially during the early eras of our country's history. They make use of simple materials and plain fabrics, and have a homey, down-home appearance.

So whatever your interests you are sure to find an area of doll collecting which will interest you. And here's an extra bonus -- years from now, when you're old and gray, you can sit down with that special young girl in your life and explain to them what it is all about. Who knows -- they too made be a future doll collector...

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