Joy's Antique Dolls

Early & Rare antique dolls, clothing, accessories. Offering variety, knowledge & fine service.
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Joy's Information on Door of Hope Dolls

Door of Hope dolls vs Door of Hope "Type" dolls. Don't be fooled by dolls which may have competed with the doll business at the mission. This article describes my experience with a purchase made from a private party who likely purchased the dolls at an auction where they were misrepresented. Collectors beware and be armed with the facts.

We are in the Press!

My article on "Collecting Antique Dolls" was published in the January 2005 issue of "Journal of Antiques & Collectibles".

Measuring for Doll Clothes - How to Buy Clothes That Fit

This page provides a chart based on heights of composition body dolls, plus scroll down for information about fitting other types of dolls including French Fashions.

Provenance of the "James Family" Doll. (James Gang of Outlaws)

Here you will find photographs and provenance of a sweet little china head doll that has been in the James family since 1879. The story is on the page along with photographs of the doll and some members of the famous family of James Gang Outlaws.

Joy's Antique Dolls Newsletter

Please click here to sign up for our mailing list! You will receive advance notice of sales, special events, and new item offerings in the interest areas you select. We promise to keep your information confidential and will not share our list or sell it to others. Thank you and enjoy!

Joy's Antique Dolls Informational Website

Informational website with pages dedicated to the antique doll collector.

Ann Frank's Doll

We have posted an article about a doll owned by Ann Frank. The doll is now owned by one of our delightful regular customers. Our customer owns a number of dolls which once belonged to people interred in the German Concentration Camps during World War II. The article and color photos are posted.

Anne Frank Doll - Part Two

Here is Part Two with more information about the Anne Frank doll and other details about concentration camp dolls.

Dolls and Lace

Dolls, bears, lace & fabric.

Decades of Dolls

A vast array of Vintage, Antique and Contemporary dolls, their clothes and accessories. Satisfaction is always guarenteed!

Old South Silver

Old South Silver is the website of Jerome Redfearn, specialist in antique silver from the south and mid-west. A commercial venture, but with a folksy side, offering interesting information on southern and mid-western silversmiths.

Frau Wulf Antiques & Collectibles

1920-40s boudoir, novelty and art dolls

Debras Dolls

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