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In general, try to keep your dolls displayed away from direct sunlight, strong artificial light (especially fluorescent lights and hot lights), and curious pets and children. Dolls should also not be displayed in areas with extreme temperatures; try to display your dolls in a temperature-controlled room.
What can I do with my doll collection?
You could try selling them on consignment at a local antiques store. Or you could photograph them and have people bid on them at e-bay. Check e-bays “completed sales” for similar dolls. You’ll learn what the doll sold for, how long it took to sell, and lots of other valuable info.
How do you store doll collections?
But if you’d prefer to keep them on a closet shelf, consider wrapping your dolls and placing them in acid-free boxes in a temperature-controlled room. Another safe, more environmentally friendly material for wrapping dolls, is unbleached cotton muslin cloth.
Is it weird to collect dolls?
You may collect dolls purely for investment purposes. After all, an original and mint condition G.I. Joe doll can fetch a pretty penny, as can a rare, vintage, or designer diamond-encrusted Barbie doll. But you likely already know that not all dolls are worth a fortune, so there may be another reason behind your habit.
What is the best way to sell a doll collection?
If going through a doll professional didn’t work out or your collection doesn’t have much value, you can always Have an estate/garage/yard sale. Sell through Social Media sites. Facebook has many groups for you to sell your dollies. Visit DollShowUSA.com to check out the doll shows in your area.
How do you display cloth dolls?
Create lightweight display stands made of plywood or cardboard and use them on your table at the craft show. Place the doll clothes on hangers and hang them from the top of the stands. Using stands will give your display some height and make it more visible when people are shopping at the craft show.
What is a doll collector called?
The word that is used to describe a person who collects dolls is plangonologist. This word is an obscure noun that is used when a collector is specifically obtaining various specimens of dolls. The dolls are mostly small models of human figures. There are a number of reasons plangonologists collect dolls.
Are collecting dolls childish?
Absolutely not. Toy collecting in particular is a complex, sophisticated and rewarding pursuit.
How old does a doll have to be to be antique?
Antique dolls are 100 years old or more. Notable dolls from the 50s are considered vintage.
How do you care for old dolls?
Wash the doll with a clean washcloth that you’ve rung out to make it wet but not dripping. Use a mild soap or dish detergent. After you’ve carefully washed your cloth doll, hang it or lay it flat on a towel to dry to avoid shrinking or damaging the doll’s delicate parts.
How do you store American Girl doll clothes long term?
Place doll clothing into Ziploc bags for container storage. Instead of throwing your dolls’ outfits into containers separately, divide them into Ziploc bags based on clothing type. Afterwards, put the Ziploc bags into open-topped containers to keep them neatly organized.
How do I keep my dolls dust free?
Whenever possible, keep your dolls in closed cabinets. This will do more to preserve your dolls than almost any other precaution. A closed cabinet will keep your dolls away from dust, some light, pets, and some bugs; a closed cabinet with humidity control is an even better bet.
Are collectors dolls worth anything?
Dolls considered to be genuine antiques can go for quite a large sum of money while other dolls range in value from just $10 to an impressive $2,000. The most expensive porcelain doll known to have sold went for a whopping $300,000! She was a small batch bisque doll created in 1916 by the French sculptor Albert Marque.
Is doll collecting a hobby?
Doll collecting is a hobby for those who never outgrew their love of dolls. It can quickly become an obsession as the collector spends her life hunting for dolls that will make the collection complete. Flea markets are a good venue for those seeking to purchase dolls.
Why do adults collect toys?
Toys are relics that allow adults to relive childhood memories. As perhaps a quick drink from the Fountain of youth, “a spring that supposedly restores youth,” toys provide a short break from the demanding grownup life to at once drench them with innocence.
What is the rarest Barbie?
11 Rarest Barbies in Existence Water Lily. 1988 Happy Holidays. Marie Antoinette. Inland Steel Barbie. 1997 Misprint 10th Anniversary Holiday Barbie. Midnight Red Barbie. De Beers Barbie. Barbie by Stefano Canturi.
Does anyone make porcelain dolls?
Porcelain dolls that were made 80 to 100 years ago or more can be quite valuable. For example, a doll made in 1916 by the French sculptor Albert Marque—one of 100 limited edition dolls dressed by the Parisian couturier Jeanne Margaine-LaCroix—was sold in 2014 by auction house Theriault’s for $300,000.
How do you preserve porcelain dolls?
Don’t store clothed, porcelain dolls in airtight containers. It’s important that the cloth is able to breathe. Instead use sturdy, acid-free cardboard boxes. We recommend small sized storage boxes, which are sturdy and easy to cary.
