Do nothing to an antique doll that will compromise the authenticity and reduce its value. How to identify antique dolls and their values lovetoknow. Books on collecting antique and vintage dolls cloth, plastic and ceramic dolls from broughs books. Both antique and moder doll repair is covered including restringing dolls, re building parts and painting dolls. The best basic doll repair book out there, in my opinion, is still marty westfalls book on doll repair and restoration. Most barbies are not as rare or historically important as, say, antique dolls from the 1800s. You will experience complete doll restoration for these dolls. Dolls by diane home doll hospital doll repair doll. Antique child doll restoration professional doll repair. Restoration means bringing the doll back to its original condition including wigs and hair styling, clothing and facial features. The book is in very good vintage condition for an old library. The world of barbie fashions by mattel, book 3 is dated 1966. Proper restoration, including fixing dents, repairing bent areas, and replating areas where the base metal is showing, can enhance the value of your items.
If youre interested in doll restoration, these tips provide practical information for getting vintage. Dollspart supply doll parts, supplies, shoes, high heels. French and german dolls, especially bisque dolls, are the most valuable kinds of antique dolls. Shankars international dolls museum museum of costume dolls. About doll repair care a guide to restoring well loved. We cater to all ages and all different doll lovers and collectors. Apr 01, 2004 the best basic doll repair book out there, in my opinion, is still marty westfalls book on doll repair and restoration.
Several of barbies 1600 series and 1400 series outfits are pictured, along with the 1700 series color magic. In this video, i have a broken antique celluloid doll that is need of repair. For antique silver pieces, phil dreis of antique cupboard has a youtube video in which he recommends that you hire a professional silversmith to do the work. A price guide for your antique dolls the spruce crafts. Many dolls, both new and vintage, are strung together with bands or cords. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
The most cherished dolls may occasionally require repair to stay in their best condition. Over time, these bands can become loose, creating a floppy, disjointed doll. Has details on restringing, eyes and repairing doll heads and everything in between. Take it to an antique appraiser specializing in antique dolls. King of dolls by jan foulke, antique dolls reference book.
Replica doll clothes for cissy, patsy, toni and other vintage. I also spend time researching best practices in doll restoration and the availability of museum quality materials. Doll repair, online doll appraisal and doll selling. This can be done with original materials, or with materials which mimic the original as closely. Porcelain doll repair parts, supplies and doll wigs for modern and antique dolls. Repairing an antique doll means fixing a part that is broken or damaged in some way. Doll restoration artists often use specialist adhesives that are not readily available to the public. Dear valued customers and business partners, we are an exporter and wholesaler for vietnam grocery products and foods. The handbook of doll repair and restoration by marty. We sell your dolls on commission in our display cases. The handbook of doll repair and restoration was a first when it was published in 1979.
There are many safe products for removing brown age stains from vintage and antique fabrics like retro clean far better then bleach. Antique vintage 1917 lloyd loom products wicker doll baby buggy carriage. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Our main sectors are beverages, foods, beauty and personal care, and household chemical products, plastic pipes upvc, hdpe, ppr and its fitting and wood furniture. You can even make it a giant poster, or split it into different photos to be individually framed. Experts give insights, tips on antique and vintage doll repair. Written in 1967 and published by charles brandford co. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. The everything guide to antique doll repair, porcelain dolls and more. How to restring a vintage porcelain doll our pastimes.
Biggest online resource identifying dolls antique to modern. Its a sort of origami book, not a still and inert coffeetable object. Instruction in operating a doll business and web site training provided. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Dollspart supply 301 greenwood avenue box 266 midland park, nj 07432 toll free 18003363655 doll customer service 12014443655 doll. Training teaches needed basics to start your business. Even if you only have a few dolls in your attic, you need to know if you have trashcommon play dolls you can donateor a real treasure as certain vintage and antique dolls can be worth thousands. Premium quality hanoi furniture at attractive prices. Collection, phases 123all about doll repair and carebook. Restoring composition dolls is an exciting new 2018 restoration and repair. Replica doll clothes for cissy, patsy, toni and other. We can also help you sell your vintage and antique dolls. Doll repair, doll stringing kit, ginny, muffie, betsy mccall, cissette, cissy, dollikin, doll restoration, restring vintage dolls, fix. If you are working with 1940 to 1960 dolls, you will have to dig in several pamphlets and some books to find out how to repair these dolls.
We want to buy antique and vintage dolls and accessories. Learn how to repair your own dolls or to start your own business in doll repair. Search the worlds information, including webpages, images, videos and more. This is a responsible book, subscribing to the view of true doll collectors. Antique doll dresses and clothes for antique dolls. Seattle areas best and longest running show for more than 35 years.
Nadda members adhere to a strict code of ethics, and guarantee the age, attribution, and physical condition of dolls in writing upon purchase. The construction method for antique and vintage toys is a major subject of interest. But, this book is a good basic start and has good pictures. Since 1938, merritts antiques has been a worldwide provider of clock parts, clock repair supplies and antique clocks. Whether you want to take a doll repair seminar to restore your own dolls or as a full time occupation, forget me not dolls will give you handson, stepbystep instructions for becoming a doll restoration artist.
Additional methods to identify an antique doll include. Doll repair parts, doll wigs, doll eyes, doll clothes doll. Searching through doll reference books and price guides is often the best way to identify an antique dolls manufacturer mark. Some repairs are very difficult with walking and head turning dolls. Learn doll repair and restoration for yourself or career training utilizing handson for antique china, bisque, composition, hard plastic and vinyl dolls. We will be happy to talk to you about your repairs. We gladly accept mold, mildew, fire and flood damaged dolls. So, a broken arm might be glued back together or a wig could be cleaned and restyled. Doll repair training focuses on a full range of techniques. Although materials have changes over the years, the information is still timely for today.
Welcome to tender care doll clinic doll repair, composition dolls. Full doll repair career seminar 14 days this seminar covers composition dolls, hard plasticvinyl, china dolls and bisque dolls. Apr 12, 2017 many people discover their heirloom family documents becoming yellow and brittle due to acid in the paper, or they discover fading colors on prints or other artwork. Restringing a doll takes patience because of the small hooks or loops and string, but it can be easily done. Pom pom playthings so easy to make vintage craft book doll making patterns kingskountry. We also provide doll appraisals online and in person. I spend a lot of time studying reference books about antique and vintage dolls. Rare antique goebel masked german bisque half doll book piece.
One of the most unique characteristics that sets gigis dolls and sherrys teddy bears inc. Nadda boasts some of the premier authorities on antique dolls among its membership, and members share. Lots of these tips are squarely in the restoration and not conservation camp. That said, please note that you can ruin the value of a doll with a bad restoration, and also that many collectors do not want to purchase restored dolls hair restyled, lips repainted, et.
Antique child doll repair handles even the most difficult repairs, including repainting bisque in the 19th century style. Let us care for your loved dolls with our 35 plus years of experience in doll restoration and doll repairs. The national antique doll dealers association was formed to promote integrity in the doll world. Gigis dolls provides a variety of dolls in a variety of price ranges as well.
Even when all the factors used in determining an antique doll value are considered, the value still fluctuates based on the current doll market and the principles of supply and demand. Porcelain and bisque doll repair was common at the time. Furniture repair refinishing book lot vtg woodworking antique restoration. Madame alexander prides itself on making quality dolls designed to be played with and loved for years to come. Tips for buyingselling dolls other vintage toys references and resources nancy ann storybook. Aug 29, 2018 the doll has to be held over steam i think not to much, just to warm up the materia and then you can try with a dull object to press out the dent.
That said, please note that you can ruin the value of a doll with a bad restoration, and also that many collectors do not want to purchase restored dolls hair restyled, lips repainted, etc. Tlc doll hospital repair of dolls and related items. Tips for restoring of barbie and other plastic dolls. If youre lucky enough to own a vintage doll, discovering what its worth is probably an endeavor you. Calling all dolls has been a dream in the works since renee silvester, owner, was a young girl. The idea that paper objects can be completely restored after. Info furniture restoration center of oregon 21 main street po box 331 philomath, or 97370 united states of america call us at 5419296681 subscribe to our newsletter. Personalized books i love you, my love, personalized books, cool stuff, how. Guide to antique and modern dolls 1985modern collectors dollsthe elementary school library. This book, as many others on clothing and repair is meant particularly for antique dolls. How to restring an antique doll with ruby lane youtube.
Included is her gaygoop recipe for repairing composition and paper mache dolls, and rebuilding parts. Doll cleaning we can clean andor repair body surfaces using the latest safe and effective solvents and cleaners made specifically to clean antique dolls or doll parts including the wig or hair. Here are lots of great tips and ideas for you to learn. Home doll hospital doll repair doll restoration dolls. Photo courtesy jill alvord, jack and jill doll hospital. Antique child doll restoration offers handson training for you. We can remove the dirt, grime, and smudges of all those years of love and play. A visit to the shop is one that you are sure to enjoy. Whether a doll is a museum rarity, one of many common antique dolls, or a collectible, marty westfalls book will lead you through procedures to restore it. Now that i have porcelain, i want to attempt to sculpt a bjd. Find best value and selection for your how to repair and dress old dolls audrey johnson 1969 hardcover english search on ebay.
She played with dolls as a child, and continued to collect them as an adult. In april 2010, she opened the doors of her life sized doll house to the public. How restoration affects value of antiques lovetoknow. One of their website examples is that of a neapolitan creche figure, an elaboratelygowned figure placed in the holiday creche. Doll wigs, designed to add new life to a modern or vintage doll. This book also has nice diagrams of how these wood dolls are put together. It is possible to fix dolls, including vintage porcelain dolls, by restringing them.
Products antique doll dresses and clothes for antique dolls. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what youre looking for. Doll repair parts, doll repair supplies, doll wigs and doll eyes. Vintage doll collector loving and learning about 20th. Doll repair book, atelier mandaline, doll university, doll repair tutorials, business tutorials, made in the usa. I provide doll repair, doll stringing, doll costume repair restoration and can create new doll costumes and dresses. Watch live as one of our shop owners teaches us how to restring an antique german doll.
The inclination might be to restore these paper artifacts to their original conditions. Doll repair doll hospital doll repair doll restoration. Here is a vintage hardcover doll book, how to repair and dress old dolls by audrey johnson. Items may range from miniatures used in dollhouses to fullsized toys the size of real infants. If you want to restore that childhood doll that has seen better days repair a collectible, antique or vintage doll that is damaged by time, play, smoke, the elements or improper storage.
Several hundred porcelain doll heads, doll legs and doll arm styles to choose from as well as replacement doll wigs for sale. Repair, restore or conserve repairing an antique doll means fixing a part that is broken or damaged in some way. Old quarter books discount 20% when buy more 1 book in 2020 sale 20% for all orders welcome to old quarter books with love, experience and enthuse. Vintage dolls may also be an adult item used to display fashions. Hard plastic dolls from the 1950s clothes information. The antique and vintage doll, toy and collectibles sale. Glenn mandeville in 1989 titled the golden age of collectible dolls 1946 1965 that highlights many of the bestloved dolls of. Books on dolls vintage and antique dolls dropbears. Doll repair and restoration is time and labor intensive, but is very rewarding. Doll repair, neck hooks, porcelain doll restringing, stringing hooks, doll. Repair a collectible, antique or vintage doll that is damaged by time, play, smoke, the elements or improper storage. As a well established clock parts supplier, merritts offers any hobbyist or experienced repairman an extensive selection of clock and watch repair tools, supplies, parts and books.
Once you have some details about your doll, you can start to explore its value. See more ideas about vintage dolls, dolls, old dolls. Alphabetical index of dolls dolls by manufacturer interesting accessories hard plastic disease hpd useful tools cleaning supplies hair care clothing doll houses storage and display tips. Buying and selling dolls is the heart of doll collecting. Precious restorations is a family owned business located in the historic downtown area of matthews, nc. Add to favorites vintage handmade coat and hat for ginny, ginger, muffie, and friends no doll. Your best chance of finding that replacement part for a broken doll is. In the tradition of the original madame alexander doll hospital, we recommend consulting one of these fine independent doll repair. It includes color magic and twist n turn barbie dolls. Numerous references are available at your local library regarding the care and repair of dolls.
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