She has rooted platinum blonde hair and painted sideglancing eyes. Her spring ensemble includes a long pink with white dotted swiss dress with matching cloth bonnet with white lace and pastel blue ribbon trim, white shoes, and plastic stand. She is an 11 12 doll, marked on the back of her head. Horsman dolls id book vintage vinyl cindy pearl antique. Its a great reference that will help you identify your horsman doll, drawing upon 50 years of original catalog pictures and. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Sep 15, 2016 chatty cathy was a pullstring talking doll manufactured by the mattel from 1959 to 1965. Disney princess 6 petite ariel doll with glittered. In the early years they produced the trademarked name of babyland rag dolls an all cloth doll, a variety of mama and baby composition dolls wearing wigs, molded or painted hair, sleep or painted eyes. Nonprofit charitable organization accepting collectibles as a tax deductible charity donation. Included are more than 700 illustrations showing horsman dolls from this period.
If your doll is extremely rare, pricing it is difficult without the aid of a professional doll appraiser. This book is a historical survey of the original clo. If you are the originator holder of this photoitem and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal. Doll collectors have only recently realized the importance of these unique dolls. Horsman dolls 1950 1970 identification values scarce illustrated book child. Published by crown publishers inc, new york, ny, 1975. Included are more than 700 of illustrations showing horsman dolls from this period. It comes at a time, according to the author, when the collectors interest in horsman dolls from the golden era, generally the latter half of the 20th century, has really just begun to take off. About 1909 horsman used a new formula to make composition cant. Dec, 1984 the collectors book of doll clothes book.
Affordable vintage horsman dolls are now readily available on ebay in a variety of conditions. It is the ultimate reference for horsman doll collectors, with descriptive listing and over 400 full. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is the first book on the market to tell the horsman story. People have made dolls for thousands of years for use as religious objects, toys, and holiday displays. Other early black dolls by horsman include, a variety of black babyland rag dolls including a topsyturvy babyland rag doll with two lithographed faces depicting characters, eva and topsy, from uncle toms cabin.
This limited edition 14 multiarticulated vinyl doll is sure to become a valued addition to everyones doll collection. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Collectors guide to horsman dolls 18651950 sowatzkas doll. Child doll girl dolls baby dolls victorian dolls vintage dolls antique dolls plastic doll old dolls dollhouse dolls. Horsman, known for its excellence in innovation and engineering, has moved to redwood city, california. If your doll has no marks, your job will be more difficult. Collector books is proud to present the first and only collector s guide offering comprehensive coverage of all horsman dolls from the vinyl era of american playthings, 1950 to the present. This indexed list focuses on identifying dolls, not selling dolls off ebay. Learning to a price a collectible doll requires research and comparisons with current market values. Horsman dolls by don jensen is a charming and colorful look at a remarkable and varied maker from the 1950s to the present day.
For years, horsman s slogan claimed it was the best known and best loved name in american dolls. Jun 12, 2006 this indexed list focuses on identifying dolls, not selling dolls off ebay. Dec 6, 2018 explore sherryd3511s board horsman dolls, followed by 444. Many traditional dolls, like the japanese kokeshi, are still highly desirable today. This is the first book on the market to tell the fascinating horsman story, partly history and partly an intriguing tale of an ambitious entrepreneur and his son. Partly historical and partly tale of an ambitious entrepreneur and his son, the book is a story of. It comes at a time, according to the author, when the collector s interest in horsman dolls from the golden era, generally the latter half of the 20th century, has really just begun to take off. With 19 points of articulation from her mechanical ball joints, the vita doll is our crowning glory. This is the first book on the market to tell the fascinating horsman story, partly. Don jensen few are really aware of the countless types of horsman dolls with their cute faces, high quality construction, and attractive outfits that have been sold for well over a century. Design by kurt van buskirk face paint by dorinda balanecki.
Bingo, cotton joe, sambo, and topsy were additional cant breakem composition dolls manufactured between 1910. Collector books is proud to present the first and only collectors guide offering comprehensive coverage of all horsman dolls from the vinyl era. Porcelain dolls that were made 80 to 100 years ago or more can be quite valuable. From doll reference edward imeson horsman opened a toy company in new york city, ny usa 1865present and became a leader in the toy industry. Horsman was a forerunner in the manufacture of black dolls in the us. Apr 01, 2007 horsman dolls by don jensen is a charming and colorful look at a remarkable and varied maker from the 1950s to the present day. Links about cleaning, collectingbuying, identifying, packing, photographing, repairing, and selling dolls on ebay are included. Collector books is proud to present the first and only collectors guide offering comprehensive coverage of all horsman dolls from. Full color models are shown along with special rarity guide. It is the ultimate reference for horsman doll collectors, with descriptive listing and over 400 fullcolored photographs, vintage catalog pages, and advertising pictures of commonly.
When ed jakubik first read red dragon by thomas harris in the summer of 1987, he immediately knew that he wanted to write a novel. Disney princess 6 petite rapunzel doll with glitter. Her build is that of a young child, but not quite as chubby as a toddler. This variety is what makes collecting vintage horsman dolls interesting, but it can also make it more difficult to determine if a doll is an authentic creation from horsman dolls inc. Edward imeson horsman started producing baby dolls from his toy shop in new york city in the late 1800s.
Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Vintage 1960s ruthie horsman doll with original outfit and hang tag. Old 1967 collectible doll wbonnet, clothes and shoes. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most beloved collectibles. Dolls reach collectible status because of their history, limited production quantity, popular cinematic tiein or simply because they are rare. It is the ultimate reference for horsman doll collectors, with descriptive partly historical and partly tale of an ambitious entrepreneur and his son, the book is a story of these american doll manufacturers who created literally millions of well made dolls that generations of youngsters loved and cherished. Collectors guide to horsman dolls 18651950 by don jensen. I have been blogging as the doll observer since 2008. Sometimes that is the best identification that can be made unless another researcher or collector has found the doll previously in its original packaging with the doll s name and has published the information. Vita element breeze wind the most poseable 16 fashion doll in the world. Books document the evolution of our need to make sense of the world around us. Biggest online resource identifying dolls antique to modern.
Some new collectors get frustrated when all they can find out about their doll is that it is an eegee vinyl doll from the 1960s. Get the best deals on horsman dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. With 19 points of articulation from her mechanical ball joints, the vita doll i. I found her in a thrift store yesterday and could not resist that cute face. In 1960, a child had the choice of one of two outfits for it. The doll collector by edward jakubik nook book ebook. Jun 30, 20 vintage horsman dolls 1950 1970 identification values scarce illustrated book ebay. This guide will help the collector identify their early kathe kruse dolls in an easy format. In addition to her own books, she served as an advisor and contributing writer and photographer for more than 25 volumes of price guide books such as garage sale and flea market annual, flea market trader, and schroeders.
American dolls are 18 inches in size with soft bodies and vinyl heads, arms, and legs. In 1961 six extra outfits were sold for it with names like party dress, nursery school dress, sleepy time pajamas, playtime shorts, and party coat. In the early years horsman imported dolls from outside the usa, starting in 1904 they distributed babyland rag dolls made of all cloth created by albert bruckner. Oct 15, 2017 explore northstar62s board doll collecting books, followed by. The quick guide to shopping for horsman dolls online. Donate classic car, musical instruments, antiques, artwork, currency or coin collection, comic books and more. Find best value and selection for your vintage horsman dolls 1950 1970 identification values scarce illustrated book search on ebay. Horsman opened a toy company in new york city, new york in 1865 and became a leader in the toy industry. Buy a cheap copy of collectors guide to h orsman dolls. Buy signed books by bestselling authors and celebrities from americas largest autographed book store. Combining play with learning, a love of dolls with a love of history, american girl dolls were first developed in 1986 by the pleasant company, which was founded by pleasant rowland, a former teacher who had published text books for children.
Doll market alexandertonner dollbdjpullip dollsball. Apparently, dawn doll sales surpassed barbie sales for a brief period of time. While some doll bodies were made from hard plastic, others were created with soft plastic, rubber, or cloth. The dolls became sought after, however, in the early 1900s, and remain a collector s item. United states about blog my name is simon farnworth and i am a fashion doll lover and collector. Drawing upon his life experience coupled with a vivid imagination, ed set out over a ten year period to pen his first novel, the doll collector, a psychological thriller written in the vein of works from his literary heroes like harris, william diehl, and stephen king. Sold by julias book store and ships from amazon fulfillment. My vintage doll collection from the 1960s and 1970s. Cindy sabulis is the author of four reference books on doll collecting and a book on how to successfully run a garage sale. Horsman and gata dolls and accessories page 1 of 1.
The only book i know so far where it includes all the barbie doll lines, collectors editions, exclusives, etc after 1995 is the barbie doll photo album book by j michael augustyniak. Mar 01, 2002 it is the ultimate reference for horsman doll collectors, with descriptive listings and over 400 color photos, vintage catalog pages, and advertising pictures of commonly found and remarkably rare dolls. Many early american dolls were made of rags, or cloth. Collectors will find the history of the nancy ann storybook doll company, help in identifying nancy ann storybook dolls and the characters they represent, and dolls for sale.
Dawn dolls and accessories can be found on ebay in a. Light silver and white costume with feather wings and star moon earrings. We specialize in creating poseable dolls of exceptional quality, style and glamor. You will have to search for books to find and identify your doll visually. Unfollow horseman doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If you dont find a doll or company listed separately, look through the. However, these cute little dolls were discontinued when topper went out of business in 1973.
Vintage horsman dolls 1950 1970 identification values. Horsman 198889 melissa seasons 8 inch spring doll, is an 8 inch vinyl doll from a mold similar to sunrise in america, has long blonde rooted hair and moving blue eyes. For generations, hardly a little girl grew up without finding at least one horsman doll under her christmas tree. See more ideas about dolls, vintage dolls and old dolls.
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