American Dolls: Ginny, Toni and Nancy Lee
Toni doll, Ideal Toy Co., 1950s, hard plastic, sleep eyes, blonde nylon wig that could be shampooed and waved, five-piece body, tagged plaid dress, undergarments, socks and shoes, hand tag, Play Wave kit, No. P-90, 14 in., $295.
Doll enthusiasts often begin their collections with the dolls they played with as children. As a result, American-made dolls remain sought after by collectors who may be drawn by appearance, history or nostalgia. Doll collecting grew in the 1950s when dollmaking materials became more available and dolls were mass-produced. Rubber dolls began to replace their […]