Porcelain Dolls

Porcelain dolls are probably the most collected type of doll in the world. Each doll is crafted with care and dressed in the fanciest clothes. The first recorded porcelain dolls were just the heads made in 1770 in England. The Germans later took this idea and made a shiny material that looked more like skin, porcelain. The first dolls were used as small mannequins. They displayed the newest fashion trends. Dolls made completely out of porcelain were made in 1840, and later to be known as Frozen Charlottes. Frozen Charlottes had clenched fists and usually black or blonde hair painted on their heads. Eventually, the dolls became 3D, with fabric dresses and long, flowing hair. Dolls made today are highly collectible. Porcelain dolls range in prices. The doll on the left, "Natasha" from the International Festival of Toys and Tots Collection by Knowles, sells on eBay.com for $20 to $60, while on Amazon.com it sells for $125. As for the doll on the right, "Glamor of the Gibson Girl" from the Parade of American Fashion Collection by Knowles, sells for $20 to $100 on eBay.com.