1900-1935 Characters Composition
Dolls of the time were made of composition i.e. a mix of materials such as wood and paper pulp, and glue. The materials were
similar to those used in papier mache dolls of earlier times. However, in contrast to the earlier papier mache, the manufacturing
process was different.
similar to those used in papier mache dolls of earlier times. However, in contrast to the earlier papier mache, the manufacturing
process was different.
Children Playing at the
Seashore by Edward Potthast
Seashore by Edward Potthast
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Fashion
The world wars caused havoc in the doll world. Prior to WW1, the French doll makers joined forces as Societe Francais de
Fabrication de Bebes et Joets (SFBJ) to more effectively compete with the German doll industry. The wars, however,
interrupted business and flow of dolls to the international markets. This interruption provided the opportunity to develop doll
industries in other nations especially Japan and the United States. More
The world wars caused havoc in the doll world. Prior to WW1, the French doll makers joined forces as Societe Francais de
Fabrication de Bebes et Joets (SFBJ) to more effectively compete with the German doll industry. The wars, however,
interrupted business and flow of dolls to the international markets. This interruption provided the opportunity to develop doll
industries in other nations especially Japan and the United States. More
