Do You Have Doll Questions? Doll Questions With Answers--May Have The Answers!Use the Search window below to search our web site When we launched this website last July, 2003, we offered vistors the opportunity to send in doll related questions for our authority on antique and collecible dolls Pam (montanadollady at eBay) to answer to the best of her knowledge--Many questions have been sent in from some very nice doll people--most have been answered to the satisfaction of the person asking the question. Questions about Antique dolls, Toni Dolls, Arranbee Dolls, etc. We have received many great questions from some real nice doll collectors, and we are sharing the questions and the answers with you! We will try to publish "Doll Questions With Answers" on a regular basis, probably every week--about 5 questions a week. This Question is from Kathy! Hi In 1957 I received a Miss Revlon type of doll. The box in an old photoappears to say Paris Toy or Doll on the box. I recently purchased what Ibelieve is an Arranbee 18" walker ballerina doll. The face on the ballerinadoll appears to match exactly the face on my old fashion doll-which to dateI have not been able to replace. Is it possible that the Paris Co. usedheads from the Arranbee Co.? Any ideas where I might locate the originaldoll from the Paris Doll Co.? Also I find few references to the Arranbee18" walker ballerina. She does have 17 VW on the back of her head. HerArms do seem to be a different color that the rest of her body. Thank you for any help you may be able to offer. Kathy Answer! Hi Kathy, I am under the impression the dolls marked with VW were made byValentine....they made a beautiful ballerina. Her vinyl form fittingballet shoes were marked Capezio. The face is quite similar to many dollsof the same type made by various manufacturers of that time period. Manyof the dolls were unmarked........just numbers and letters........and ithas been frustrating collectors for as long as I have been collecting.........and you and I are of the same mind set thinking that manufacturersmay have used identical heads. They were businessmen......selling toysfor profit......if parts were left.......am certain they would have beensold to another manufacturer.....and moved on to other ventures. In my older books there is no reference at all to Paris Dolls.....but weas collectors knew that they existed. When dolls surface in theiroriginal boxes......that is the only way we can be really certain of themanufacturer......or distributor. If you follow this link to Amazon.......the book......The Doll & TeddyBear Department........has many reprinted pages from Searscatalogues.....1950's and 60's. There are many ballerinas.......but nomanufacturer names. Sears was an outlet.....as well as MontgomeryWard......they didn't often include the source of the doll......just a picand description. There are many Valentine ballerinas......as well asothers......but as to who they are? I love this book.......just becauseyou can view the original clothing in the ads. It will not tell you whomade the dolls.......but you will soon learn to put the clothing with thecorrect doll.....and identify it from there. The similarity of faces iseasily distinguished in this book. Click here for the Book "Dolls and Teddy Bear Department" Ballerinas were made by Arranbee, Horsman, and Valentine to name a few. The difference in arm color is minor........the hard vinyl discolors on some......on some it does not. Exposure to the elements.....heat....storage.....etc. Wish I could have been of more assistance, Thank you for writing, Pam This Question is from Rose!
Hi, A question on Artisan Novelty dolls. My father worked at Artisan Novelty Company, in Monterey Park California. He brought home several dolls, including black dolls, brown haired dolls and blond dolls. Is this the same company? Thank you, Rose
Answer! Hi Rose, Artisan Novelty was located in California.......600 West 182nd Street.....Gardena, California.......is the address given on the brochures sometimes found with dolls. We haven't been in the LA area for some time......so can't recall the proximity of the two towns. Thank you for writing, Pam
This Question is from David! Hi, I have a doll from we think the 1930's, it was made in Germany (from markson back of body and head) there is also a diamond mark on the back and headcontaining what looks something like a tortoise or turtle. There are also 2numbers present which I think are mould numbers.(50 on the head) ( 50 + 25on the body). She is made of celluloid I believe, the arms and legs arejointed and held together with elastic (which has unfortunately stretched too far now).Can you shed any light on the maker and if the doll is worth anything. kind regardsDavid Answer! Hi David, Yes, your doll is very collectible. Definitely made ofcelluloid......from your description. These dolls are referred to as "turtle mark" dolls........probably becauseit is easier than remembering the actual manufacturer. Rheinische Gummiund Celluloid Fabrik Co. Mannheim-Neckarau, Bavaria. Offices in London,Paris, Berlin and Viennna. Making celluloid dolls well into the 1950's. Celluloid was considered quite flammable.......and can sometimes be sofragile it shatters. I am not a qualified appraiser......but if you check on eBay under "Dolls Antique Pre 1930" Type "celluloid" or "Turtle Mark" into the search window to bring up dollsof this type. Sellers provide many photos.....so it will not be longbefore you find one similar in size.....which is important....andcondition. Thank you for writing, Pam This Question is from Gisela! Hello. I just visited your web site on dolls of destiny. Is there any place I can find out the prices of two of my destiny dolls? Regards, Gisela Answer!
Hi Gisela, I wish I could give you a definite value......but it is almost impossible. I recently saw the Queen Elizabeth I listed on ebay for 19.95.......no box......and she did not sell. The last one I purchased.....had her box.....and I paid 100.00. But that is definitely a select market......as I NEEDED that one......and the seller knew I was desperate to locate her. At this point I would gladly pay 100.00 for the one doll I am missing .......without her box.....just to complete my set. Supply and demand......... In my 1985 price guide for Hard Plastic Dolls by Polly & Pam Judd......they are listed at 30.00. The fact that no one recognizes them as what they are usually keeps the value down. The dolls without the clothing are not considered high quality hard plastics. They are such beautiful ladies......and have such exquisite clothing.......someday they will be valued at price that is at least published. Thank you for writing, Pam This Question is from Wilma! Hi I have just purchased one of these Dydee dolls with the body fairly good. Is there any way I can preserve the rubber? I had thought about baby oil as I have heard that is good forhard plastic. Regards Wilma Answer! Hi Wilma, Keep the doll away from warm areas......heat vents, direct sunlight. Ibelieve rubber is considered to be living, and you don't want to kill it.I have had friends who have applied a light coating of vaseline.....wipeoff excess. But, I prefer the natural way.......at least my own Dydeeshave maintained their suppleness through the years......and it is morefun. I plop them in the sink and bathe like a baby once a year. Just a spongebath.....don't submerge the body........that way no water gets inside. Mostly you are trying to retain the moisture in the rubber.......so ifthedoll is in good condition now........avoiding heat will be the mostimportant to preserve it. I have never heard of putting baby oil on hard plastic. Actually there is not much needed to preserve it. Just keep it out of directlight........or paint will fade. There is something in babyoil......perhaps just a hint of alcohol.......that will removepaint.....such as eyebrows and painted lashes. I don't think I wouldrecommend it. If you are cleaning the Dydee head.......just a damp cloth and buff.Nothing is going to happen to that little guys head. When buffing.....be careful not to rub brows too hard. If he has a few darkmarks......surface rubs.......an art gum eraser should remove. Use gently. Enjoy your Dydee. They are such darling dolls. Pam Here is a second page of Doll Questions with Answers, click here for
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