The Composition Dolls Collection

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...of Vintage Dime Store Type Dolls

Some Composition Dolls have a unique appeal!

If this collection of Composition Dolls had been separated the unique appeal of their existance would have been greatly diminished. Small eight inch tall all composition unmarked dime store type dolls...they were painstakingly attired by one very meticulous lady during the 1930's and early 1940's. The first photo is the "before" image that you will need to keep in mind as you view the results of many hours of love and labor.

Each of these composition dolls have been costumed in the garments you will see only in vintage National Geographics. Each has been duplicated in miniature to preserve forever the lost "fashion" of many cultures. Some represent countries which are either no longer in existance or now lay claim to a new name.

eBay has a rather large set of listings of vintage Composition dolls for sale, if you are interested in a purchase, or to find values, click here----(if looking for values, it is necessary to register with eBay).

The materials are quality antique and vintage and were selected to assure authenticity of the regions garments. Head attire and accessories were created from vintage jewelry and other select items. Each of these composition dolls was given special individual attention and each small piece of material or accessory was created solely for the one doll. Although each doll itself is identical to the others...none are the same.

Clothing was not the only detail that was articulate. Since the dolls had only molded, painted hair, the creation of many types of "wigs" presented a challenge that has been well met. Yarn, mohair and human hair prevail ......their style is complimentary to each individual costume. Visons of the creator sweeping up hair in a barber shop to salvage the proper lengths required for her dolls is not beyond reality.

The passage of time and the patience of one very talented and artistic lady has created this "one of a kind" collection. Sadly, when the collection was purchased, the seller would not provide the creators name. It is lost forever. Only her small intricate children of the world remain as tribute. Perhaps by sharing them with all of you...in some small way her passion and love of these little dolls will continue to flourish.



This one very talented individual created dolls costumes which would have rivaled Madame Alexander and Nancy Ann.

Probably the best place to look for present "doll and accessories" value is on the Internet, primarily the auction sites--my favorite is eBay... in the completed Composition Dolls section of eBay you can browse the past 30 days of completed auctions of composition dolls and accessories. On the left side, in the box named "Display", you can select "Active Items" to see the "composition dolls and accessories" presently up for auction.

Also, if you have a doll or doll accessories you would like to find out about...eBay is the place to start... in the Dolls and Bears Category, just type in what you have in the search window just under "Dolls & Bears" on the left, and "Shazam", there appears a list of present, up for auction items--in the "Display" box on the left select "Completed Items", a new list will appear, displaying completed items going back for 30 days.

Here are some pictures of Composition Dolls dressed in International costumes

More International dolls dressed in costumes

Check out these composition dolls dressed in international clothes

Many foreign countries have very unique costumes, many early composition dolls were so dressed, take a look at some of the internationally dressed dolls here

Many Composition dolls were dressed in World War II Military uniforms--click here to visit the Military of World War II dolls page

Here is the last page of my composition doll collection which are Composition dolls in International costume

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