Family Doll Collection

by Laura
(Hollidaysburg, PA)

doll collection

doll collection

I'M 56 years old, and have dolls that belonged to my grandmother and her sister.


From notes accompanying them, they date from 1895-1905. I was told that some of them have real human hair and sheep teeth.

I no longer have the space to display them. Can anyone identify them and let me know if they have value; either monetary or historical?

Is there any demand for such dolls?

In addition to the markings in the 3 photos provided, One had a marking of "HANDWERCK". The small doll with braids has a circle, with a plus sign in it, on the back of the head, and the number 13 on her back.

There's also a wardrobe of handmade clothing with them.

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Mar 10, 2020
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by: Merle

Thank You for your contribution!
Mar 08, 2020
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by: Anonymous

The doll with 370 AM Dep was made by Armand Marseille, a Frenchman, but sold in here in America. The 370 is her mold number. It is one of the nicer of his faces. I could not see what was below.

These dolls are well liked, appreciated antique dolls. Some are slightly better painted, or are in slightly better condition. And the style of body the head is on, may vary. This and the condition of the body also adds or detracts from the value of the doll. They are not high priced antique dolls as he made many, but come in different sizes and one collector might have several.

I would check with a local doll repair shop, or as for a Doll Collectors Club. They would help place a value on the doll and possibly even find a buyer, if you so wished. I would not ask anyone else.
May 06, 2018
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by: Merle

Good description and pictures Laura

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