Dolls 1930s-1950s
Explore composition, celluloid and hard plastic dolls and all your favorites from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Shirley Temple, Patsy, Madame Alexander, Nancy Ann Storybook, American Character, Ideal, Arranbee, Vogue dolls and many others. From history to identification to collecting, you'll find it all here.
Terri Lee Dolls
All about Terri Lee Dolls, including dates of production, characteristics, prices, the secondary market and general information about this popular baby boomer doll.
All about Terri Lee Dolls, including dates of production, characteristics, prices, the secondary market and general information about this popular baby boomer doll.
Shirley Temple and Other Celebrity Dolls
Shirley Temple was the first widely collected celebrity doll, but not the only one. Find out about celebrity dolls including Shirley Temple.
Shirley Temple was the first widely collected celebrity doll, but not the only one. Find out about celebrity dolls including Shirley Temple.
Doll Profile: Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls
You can't help but love little Nancy Ann Storybook dolls--they make such an adorable collection, all lined up in a neat little row! Get the full story on these perennial doll favorites.
You can't help but love little Nancy Ann Storybook dolls--they make such an adorable collection, all lined up in a neat little row! Get the full story on these perennial doll favorites.
If I Could Save Dolls In A Bottle...
The story behind an unusual Nancy Ann Storybook Look-Alike doll from the 1940s, in original glass jar packaging.
The story behind an unusual Nancy Ann Storybook Look-Alike doll from the 1940s, in original glass jar packaging.
Doll Profile: Boudoir Dolls
They graced the beds of our mothers and grandmothers. Boudoir dolls were an anomaly for their time, made for grown-up girls, not children. Learn about these lovely ladies!
They graced the beds of our mothers and grandmothers. Boudoir dolls were an anomaly for their time, made for grown-up girls, not children. Learn about these lovely ladies!
Betsy McCall Dolls
That charmer from McCall Magazine in the 1950s is still delighting collectors today. Learn Betsy's history in our profile on Betsy McCall dolls.
That charmer from McCall Magazine in the 1950s is still delighting collectors today. Learn Betsy's history in our profile on Betsy McCall dolls.
The Enduring Charm of Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls
All about Raggedy Ann and Andy and why they are still so overwhelmingly popular with collectors today.
All about Raggedy Ann and Andy and why they are still so overwhelmingly popular with collectors today.
Composition Dolls
Find out more about dolls from the 30s and 40s from these links to sites about composition dolls. From your About.com Guide.
Find out more about dolls from the 30s and 40s from these links to sites about composition dolls. From your About.com Guide.
Carolyn's Rock 'n' Roll Ginny Dolls, Ginger, Muffie
Virtual museum featuring Ginny dolls from the 1950s
Virtual museum featuring Ginny dolls from the 1950s
Golden Rose Dolls
Outstanding site focusing on the hard plastic dolls of the late 1940s through 1950s. Great source for identification and information on lesser known doll companies.
Outstanding site focusing on the hard plastic dolls of the late 1940s through 1950s. Great source for identification and information on lesser known doll companies.
Shirley Temple Composition Dolls
Countless photos plus information on compositon Shirley Temple dolls.
Countless photos plus information on compositon Shirley Temple dolls.
Joan's World of Dolls
Wonderful pictures of Joan's extensive collection of Shirley Temple dolls. Active X.
Wonderful pictures of Joan's extensive collection of Shirley Temple dolls. Active X.
Kaylee's Korner: Collectible Dolls of the Thirties
Effanbee and Madame Alexander Composition Dolls and more!
Effanbee and Madame Alexander Composition Dolls and more!
Kaylee's Korner: Collectible Dolls of the Forties
Ann Shirleys, Toodles, McGuffy Anas, NASB, and other dolls of the Forties.
Ann Shirleys, Toodles, McGuffy Anas, NASB, and other dolls of the Forties.
Mary Hoyer Doll Company
Yes, it still exists! Still family owned, but the dolls are a bit different than the traditional Mary Hoyers.
Yes, it still exists! Still family owned, but the dolls are a bit different than the traditional Mary Hoyers.
Nancy Ann Dolls: Classic bisque collector dolls
The official page of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls, from the company with current rights to the doll.
The official page of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls, from the company with current rights to the doll.
Patsy and Friends
Information on the Modern Doll Convention, and great articles on Mary Hoyer and Sonja Henje dolls.
Information on the Modern Doll Convention, and great articles on Mary Hoyer and Sonja Henje dolls.
Shirley Item of the Week
A site showcasing Shirley Temple Memorabilia including dolls--great Shirley graphics!
A site showcasing Shirley Temple Memorabilia including dolls--great Shirley graphics!
Some of My Shirley Temple Dolls
Collector named Loretta shares her Shirley Temple dolls; includes some information about the dolls.
Collector named Loretta shares her Shirley Temple dolls; includes some information about the dolls.
Comics Page
Information about Sparkle Plenty, Bonnie Braids and other popular comic characters made into dolls in the 1940s.
Information about Sparkle Plenty, Bonnie Braids and other popular comic characters made into dolls in the 1940s.
Wonderful World of Shirley Temple Dolls
Large site devoted to all things Shirly, including dolls and paper dolls, but also much more.
Large site devoted to all things Shirly, including dolls and paper dolls, but also much more.