Shown above, a hollywood doll manufacturing company 1947 queen for a day doll, 6 tall, all hard plastic, jointed at the neck, blue painted eyes, blonde wig over molded hair, dressed in a beautiful long white satin and lace gown with full length velvet and faux fur trimmed cape. Danbury mint storybook doll collection at replacements, ltd. Welcome to storybook dolls, your home for topsy turvy and. Story book doll by nancy ann 1930s, 1940s queen of. In late 1945, the companys name was changed to nancy ann storybook dolls inc. May 08, 2015 to mark the 70th anniversary of ve day, childrens authors including shirley hughes, michael morpurgo, sf said, piers torday and katherine rundell, together with childrens books site members.
Books about dolls trust my list for the very best reading of the very best books about dolls ever written. The history of nancy ann dolls began in 1936 when nancy ann abbott. Please do not include books written for retail after a toy became popular like. I have 24 nancy ann storybook dolls from the mid 1940s to early 1950s. I have 24 storybook dolls from the mid 1940s to early.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Note that some dolls numbers changed over time or were used for multiple dolls. Feb 26, 20 nancy ann storybook dolls a simple collectors blog devoted to information sharing and identifying nancy ann storybook dolls from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950sthis page is dedicated to my mom, who in my eyes is the ultimate nancy ann storybook doll collector. Story book doll by nancy ann 1930s, 1940s story book doll. Antique nancy ann storybook doll, little miss muffet. By the late 1940s, the company was producing the largest doll. Dec 16, 2012 jill hamor has created 16 toy projects all inspired by vintage doll patterns from the 1940s. Story book doll by nancy ann 1930s, 1940s queen of hearts. They want to be cute and seem to spring out of a childhood book and come to life.
By 1942, the company claimed a million dollar gross yearly income, and, in the 1950s, top production of dolls reached 12,000 per day. Story book doll by nancy ann 1930s, 1940 s story book doll name. These dolls can be broken down into the following main types. Jan 27, 2020 explore cherylsundets board vintage story book dolls. It had a story for every day and the stories were like tales about elfs, witches and ravens. Abbotts original, 1930s storybook dolls were bisque with painted eyes and were similar in appearance to my 1948 doll, which was fashioned to look like her original dolls. Danbury mint, storybook doll collection replacements, ltd.
Antique nancy ann storybook doll, little miss muffet, 1940s, frozen leg lot of 4. Back in the 1940s and 50s, every little girl had one. By the late 1940s, nancy ann abbott was running the largest doll company in the nation in terms of volume 12,000 dolls were being produced each day. Childrens literature sentient toys this is a list for childrens books in which dolls, stuffed animals, or other toys come to life. Chatty cathy was first made in 1959, and was the second best selling doll for the early 60s, right behind barbie herself. Vintage nancy ann storybook dolls, popular in the 1940s 1950s. Feb 22, 2018 my grandmother bought dolls very similar to storybook dolls. Get the best deals on nancy ann storybook dolls when you shop the.
He finds a strange society centered on the wealth of the local diamond mine and escapes with them when the volcano erupts. They were never undressed, or conventionally played with. They became very popular and so many companies made similar dolls. The company was founded by nancy ann abbott in san francisco, california, usa. This site was designed to help enhance the enjoyment of collecting nancy ann dolls. In late 1945, the companys name was changed to nancy ann storybook.
Welcome to storybook dolls, the home of handmade topsy turvy 3 in 1 dolls and dolls with added finger puppets. There is a picture of a baby doll dressed the same way on page 47. See more ideas about dolls, ann doll and vintage dolls. Im sorry but we no longer research emailed book queries. George abihad wolsen, a real doll belonging to emma beard pattens young friend, marjorie. I can remember that the illustrations were very realistic and the cover was green with an orange fox that was reading. The jungle book by walt disney company, perraults fairy tales by charles perrault, snow white by jacob grimm, l. Vintage wedding nancy ann storybook groom and bride dolls 1940s50s. Collectors will find the history of the nancy ann storybook doll company. The dolls were packaged in a red leatherette bound box shaped in the form of a book.
She studied photographs of old designs and toy patterns as well as images of toys of the era on vintage greeting cards and in childrens picture books to get a good feel for the shapes and the look, and then applied them to her own dolls, softies, pillows, puppets and a little girls first handbag. Fair, in original box some chipping on the shoes nancy ann storybook dolls were tiny and popular childrens. The dolls were highquality collectibles with handpainted faces, charming use of fabrics and trim on. The books i have written about here provide not only stories that you will carry in your heart for a. Other hard plastic, dark skinned nasb versions from the late 1940s 1950s were made with sleep eyes like the one i referenced in black dolls a comprehensive guide to. Nasb nancy ann storybook doll topsy original, jointed legs, pudgy tummy, black boots, 194142, beautiful, status. Click on an underlined doll s name to see more information and pictures of the dolls. This includes everything from paper dolls to sheet music, buttons to bows, purses, hats, shoes, tea sets, glassware, and so much more. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Nancy ann sold these dolls from a book lending shop which she ran. Blonde hair, frozen legs, 5 12, dressed faded light blue eyelet dress with white under skirt and small front apron. Fantastic 1940s childrens books that fly under the radar. The book includes the charming small storybook baby dolls that started nancy ann on her road to a successful doll, an extensive plastic storybook section, a photographic delight of the lovely style show.
There is a doll with blonde hair in a pink dress, a doll with auburn hair in a yellow dress with. Faceshand paintedann dollstory booksbisque dollvintage dollsetsy store. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Each one featured puppets illustrating the story and closely resembled the japanese stopmotion animation look that was so popular at the time, such as those seen in rankinbass productions like rudolph the rednosed reindeer. They all have a box some a bit faded, complete outfit, uncombed hair. His own book, first issued in 1964, with illustrations by tomi ungerer. Mar 29, 20 page 46 and 47 of the encyclopedia of nancy ann storybook dolls identification and values volume 2 by elaine pardee has a very good description of the dressed baby series 1947 to 1949. May 25, 2014 vintage nancy ann storybook dolls, popular in the 1940s 1950s. Early htf all bisque nancy ann story book dollscottish costume made in japan. Though my favorite shirley temple collectibles are the shirley temple dolls. This category has both and includes such makers as kerr and hine, virga, hollywood and others.
Collectors will find the history of the nancy ann storybook doll company, help in identifying nancy ann storybook dolls and the characters they represent, and dolls for sale. The dolls attracted more sales than the books, and nancy finally accepted what folks had. The first dolls made were small 334 bisque baby dolls from the hushabye collection with the doll bodies made in japan. Color scenes of harry and meghan going on dates and preparing for their big day. Vintage nancy ann storybook doll pudgy type sailor dress painted black shoes. Vintage nancy ann story book composition 6 doll dark hair stiff leg. This is a collector page devoted to information sharing and identifying nancy ann storybook dolls from the 1930s,1940s. Topsy, the little black friend of eva also listed at this time, of the nasb dolls. Officially storybook dolls refer to the adorable little dolls made by nancy ann dolls, but unofficially the name has grown to describe all the similar small dolls that were made representing different. Nancy ann storybook dolls were tiny and popular childrens dolls made in the late 1930s1950s. And every day, thousands of books sell and thousands more are added from. Unlike the sequel, marjories little doll school, this story is mostly about adults, so it has a kind of young visiters quality. Included are little miss, sweet miss 110, in original damaged box, little red riding hood 116 and three others.
Composition nancy ann storybook dolls for sale in stock ebay. I also have a few of the later plastic dolls as well. Story book dolls, musical dolls, small dolls, all at the. Get the best deals on nancy ann storybook dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. There are so many things out there that we deal with or see everyday, but have no idea. Have a royally good time coloring the courtship of harry and meghan. Lot nancy ann storybook story book dolls frozen leg and slim strung 1940s nm c1940s nancy ann storybook story book dolls. Bisque 4 nancy ann story book, clinched fist baby doll. Vintage dolls, antique dolls, nancy doll, bisque doll, 1940s, vases, stuff to do. The nancy ann story book doll company operated from 1936 until 1971. Story book doll by nancy ann 1930s, 1940 s fairy land series name. Currently up for auction is a vintage 1940 s nancy ann storybook doll.
Paper dolls of classic stars, vintage fashion and nostalgic characters harry and meghan. There is a doll with blonde hair in a pink dress, a doll with auburn hair in a yellow dress with bonnet, a doll with auburn hair in a green dress with green bonnet, a doll with blonde hair in a red dress with crocheted bonnet, and a doll with auburn hair in a dress with blue flowers. Trademark reg box has one cardboard restraint present approx 5. Fair, in original box some chipping on the shoes nancy ann storybook dolls were tiny and popular childrens dolls made in the late 1930s1950s. What are the best childrens books on the second world war. Vintage nancy ann story book porcelain bisque dolls set of five. Nancy ann storybook dolls bridged the gap between tiny tears and barbie. They bring to mind disney and nursery rhymes and that is a nice feeling to have in your home. Every day we receive emails from people searching for childhood books. The collecting of nancy ann storybook dolls home facebook. Story book doll by nancy ann 1930s, 1940s story book. In the late 1940s, nancy ann moved to manufacturing plastic composition dolls. There were literally thousands of other shirley temple collectibles produced. Please do not include books written for retail after a toy became popular like barbie.
Ann doll bisque doll 1950s childhood flower girl dresses dolls book wedding dresses sweet. There is a lot of whimsy and old world style with storybook cottage homes. A small bisque doll that i collect are the nancy ann story book dolls from the 1930s and 1940s. By the 1950s, dolls had vinyl heads with sleep eyes, rooted hair, and saran wigs. My grandmother bought dolls very similar to storybook dolls. Nancy ann storybook dolls a simple collectors blog devoted to information sharing and identifying nancy ann storybook dolls from the 1930s,1940s, 1950sthis page is dedicated to my. Nancy ann story books were made in san francisco between 1930s and 1950s. This is a location to share the story book dolls stories that come to me for rehab. Defendant and counter claimant nancy ann storybook dolls, inc.
Over time, the company would change the composition and look of their dolls, and in 1945 they even changed the company name to nancy ann storybook dolls inc. This is purely a collection, i dont play with these, they live in a vintage china cabinet. Small dolls of the 40s and 50s identification and value guide. The peak came in the 1950s, with the firm churning out over 12,000 dolls a day. All bisque with jointed arms she is wearing a lace bodice with delicate tulle skirt, that has a wide lace bottom trim. Page 46 and 47 of the encyclopedia of nancy ann storybook dolls identification and values volume 2 by elaine pardee has a very good description of the dressed baby series 1947 to. They range in subject from vintage popup books and antique poetry volumes to outofprint magazines and more. He recalls he was still in high school when she was doing this. Unfollow vintage story book dolls to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Nancy ann storybook dolls were tiny and popular childrens dolls made in the. Her sister painted them, and my grandmother made clothes and they sold them seaside, oregon.
Jun 08, 2015 storybook cottage homes are relaxing with less structure. Nancy ann story book dolls and similar dolls nice twice. I can remember that the illustrations were very realistic and the cover was green with an orange fox that was reading stories from a book in a rocking chair and around him were different characters like little red ridding hood or pinocchio even though. Madame alexander storybookdoll at replacements, ltd. Abebooks has many millions of books, many of which are rare books, collectible books, antiquarian books or unique books.
The hushabye and little miss pattycake baby dolls have not been included in this list. The following list comes from nancy ann storybook doll brochures. These dolls all include story books which help make a childs favorite fairy tale story come to. My dad says it was in the early 1940s, possibly late 1930s. Later, in 1937, nancy ann joined with allen les rowland to form the company nancy ann dressed dolls, which became nancy ann. Eyelet lace attached to her hair, painted black slippers, mohair.
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