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The vintage dolls of the Remco company

Remco was a doll company founded by Sol Robbins in the 1940s and short-lived after being acquired by Azrak-Hamway International Inc. in 1964. Subsequently, in 1997, the company was acquired by Jakks Pacific who took over the operations of Remco and Child Guidance of Azrak-Hamway International. There isn’t much information about the company, but they […]

History of Adora dolls

This article describes the history of Adora dolls, their description and what makes them unique. Adora dolls are high quality collectible dolls produced by the Adora company. The company has years of experience in making artistic dolls. Adora dolls are the result of the company’s research on dolls in museums and collections across Europe. These […]

Heinrich Handwerck’s German dolls

Some of the finest antique dolls were made by Heinrich and Minna Handwerck in Gotha, Germany in 1876. The most distinguishable feature of their models is that they have a pair of large almond shaped eyes. In 1902 the company was acquired by Kammer and Reinhardt after Heinrich’s death. The Kammer and Reinhardt company continued […]

Georgian Doll Houses – How to Achieve an Authentic Georgian House Style

Influences and style To achieve an authentic Georgian house style when building or decorating your Georgian dollhouse it is important to understand the influences and style during this period from around 1714 to 1830. During the Georgian period people really started to take an interest in fashion and interiors. The upper classes often enjoyed a […]

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