Dating old dolls

How can you tell how old a doll is?

Inspect the eyes of the doll for an indication of its age. These antique dolls that were made before 1870 had eyes that were painted on. From 1870 to the early 1900s, the dolls had inset glass eyes which dont move. From the early 1900s, the eyes of the dolls are large and rounded, with a sideways glance.

How can you tell if a doll is from the 1870s?

From 1870 to the early 1900s, the dolls had inset glass eyes which dont move. From the early 1900s, the eyes of the dolls are large and rounded, with a sideways glance. The painted eyes of dolls made before 1870 are usually light blue, however some are brown or black. Check that the hair of the doll is painted on.

How can you tell if a doll is real or fake?

Check that the doll is made from porcelain or bisque and 1 other material. Hold the head of the doll to your teeth. If it feels hard and cold, this means that its made of porcelain or bisque. The body of the doll is usually made from a different material, such as kid (soft leather) or cloth.

How do I find the country of origin of a doll?

Usually, dolls made after 1890 or 1891 are marked with the country of origin. If the manufacturer is not named in the mark, check doll reference books to determine whos mark it is.

How do I identify my doll?

The Doll Reference site is dedicated to identifying dolls, antique to modern for doll collectors, buyers, sellers, look your doll over carefully for a mark and lets begin . . use the doll mark pages with over 4,000 image marks, more markings on the doll makers by Country pages.

How can you tell how old a porcelain doll is?

A dull face coloring is a signature mark of an antique porcelain or bisque doll. The eyes, cheeks, and lips of the doll will look dull. Inspect the eyes of the doll for an indication of its age. These antique dolls that were made before 1870 had eyes that were painted on.

How do I find the country of origin of a doll?

Usually, dolls made after 1890 or 1891 are marked with the country of origin. If the manufacturer is not named in the mark, check doll reference books to determine whos mark it is.

How can you tell if a doll has old eyes?

From the early 1900s, the eyes of the dolls are large and rounded, with a sideways glance. The painted eyes of dolls made before 1870 are usually light blue, however some are brown or black. Check that the hair of the doll is painted on.

So, what are the differences between an authentic and a fake doll? More elastic to the touch (TPE). Breasts, for example, are pleasantly jiggly Shorter life of the TPE. Tendency to quickly rip, especially around the sexual areas Flimsy metal skeleton, if a metal skeleton is there at all. It might be an inflatable doll with a TPE coat.

What does a RealDoll feel like?

How do you determine country of origin?

How do you determine Country of Origin? The country of origin refers to the country of manufacture, production, or growth where a product or article comes from. Simply shipping a product through another country does not change the origin. Purchasing Cuban Tobacco from Denmark does not change its country of origin to “Made in Denmark”.

How do I identify my doll?

The Doll Reference site is dedicated to identifying dolls, antique to modern for doll collectors, buyers, sellers, look your doll over carefully for a mark and lets begin . . use the doll mark pages with over 4,000 image marks, more markings on the doll makers by Country pages.

How do I find the country of origin of a barcode?

Check the code against the country code (see Resources) to match the number sequence to the country. The country of origin indicated in barcodes may not be the same country where a product was manufactured. It is the country where the company that produces the product is headquartered.

What is country of origin?

Country of origin refers to the country of manufacture, and production where a product comes from. Its important to know it before you import. Lets read it! Country of origin refers to the country of manufacture, and production where a product comes from. Its important to know it before you import. Lets read it! Skip to content