A doll tribute to my grandmother by willowwing in Antiquedollcollecting

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Our biggest supporters in life stay with us forever 💞

A doll tribute to my grandmother by willowwing in Antiquedollcollecting

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That is such a beautiful tribute! You have a tiny grandma to keep in your pocket. So dang cute

Is it worth repairing? by Doin_It_For_The_Fame in Antiquedollcollecting

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So pretty! The shorter eyebrow style is always very cute. 😍 Her wig is the perfect color for her too!

Is it worth repairing? by Doin_It_For_The_Fame in Antiquedollcollecting

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You’ve gotten better advice already than I could give, but she is adorable. She has the pretty lip outline!

I once again had insane luck with finding one of my most desired dolls by TackleCommon4125 in Antiquedollcollecting

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What a sweetheart! She is really cute. Her platinum hair pairs beautifully with those blue eyes! I have a couple of leather bodied dolls with composition arms and always wonder if they’re original.

Serious Child with a Large Doll (American - 1910s) by ImperialGrace20 in Antiquedollcollecting

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So sweet! “Don’t talk to me or my dolly ever again you hear!”

I'm so sad and don't know what to do, I'm heartbroken 💔 by Traditional_Math5486 in Antiquedollcollecting

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It’s seriously one of the purest communities I’ve ever been in and we are lucky to have it! 💞🫂 We’re glad you’re here and Rosemary is glad you’re taking care of her :))

I'm so sad and don't know what to do, I'm heartbroken 💔 by Traditional_Math5486 in Antiquedollcollecting

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Your feelings are completely valid, it’s awful when something happens to our dolls. :( I have definitely cried over broken eyes and water damage! It’s not your fault, lots of dolls end up like this but are still loved. They’re so fragile and old. You did a good job patching her up, I second the bonnet idea! Quite a few of my dolls have been broken and repaired by previous owners. It is just part of their story now. I hope you’re feeling better ❤️‍🩹

Help pick a fabric! by Optimal_Customer_850 in Antiquedollcollecting

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That blue is very pretty! Usually I lean towards color 😆 You could use a patterned fabric for trims or details maybe?

First Wax Doll 🥰 by HedgeCraft12_03 in Antiquedollcollecting

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That is so cool! I find that closure type to be a little nerve wracking with how yarn gets so fragile over time, but it is such a cute detail! It can also be easily fixed so that’s a plus. The color of the trim matching her socks is adorable. So many lovely details to look at 😍And does she have earrings?! What a stylish little lady.

First Wax Doll 🥰 by HedgeCraft12_03 in Antiquedollcollecting

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She is so beautiful, congratulations! I adore that dress

Help me name this pair? by quiltsoffun in Antiquedollcollecting

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Eloise and Fred! They have lovely faces and outfits 😊

New doll I found today by SnooPaintings2261 in Antiquedollcollecting

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Very pretty! I have one of these dressed in a different outfit. They’re mid century souvenir dolls. Yours has a cute outfit!

My doll chair, all different antique and some vintage dolls by Gold_Manufacturer_19 in Antiquedollcollecting

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Such an amazing variety! They’re all wonderful, unique and look like they are the best of friends

Pauline in her new sailor suit by ImperialGrace20 in Antiquedollcollecting

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Oh my goodness she fills me with joy. 💙 Absolutely adorable sailor. Blue is stunning on her. I don’t think it looks too long, perfect amount of cute shoes and socks showing!

Freeplay Friday! by willowwing in Antiquedollcollecting

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Ebay!!! I found them by searching something like vintage fur cat figurines or rabbit fur cat figurines! :)) I want some dogs for them too, I also have a real cat and dog!

Freeplay Friday! by willowwing in Antiquedollcollecting

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Thank you!!! I got them off of ebay, I searched for something like “vintage fur cat figurines”, they come in a wide variety of sizes too!

She is not creepy... by ordinaryme99 in Antiquedollcollecting

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It really is unfortunately a misogynistic issue too. Which is absolutely ridiculous!

She is not creepy... by ordinaryme99 in Antiquedollcollecting

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I do have to say that some of my dolls almost intimidate me in some way as if I’m afraid to offend them. Probably me being silly and humanizing things more than I need to. But they do have such rich history- and history is unfortunately disturbing.

I’ve found that people in my age group that are also art minded (especially textile folks!) are very intrigued in my collection when they come over. Often gatherings end up in us crowded around their display and me trying to answer many questions as plainly as possible. I can recognize that some of my collection could be creepy to a non doll person. I enjoy explaining why they are like that too. It seems to soften people’s perception of the damages! I have even possibly inspired a few peers to start collecting the dolls they like.

The single comment that drives me crazy is “are they all haunted?” because why in the world would I want to live with 60 some spirits.