| Every woman can think back to her childhood and | | | | Robert Tonner has many lines of popular collectible |
| reminisce about her favorite baby dolls. Perhaps her | | | | dolls, including Mary Englebreit dolls, Betsy McCall dolls, |
| most treasured dolls were popular dolls with | | | | and Tiny Betsy McCall dolls. |
| ever-changing outfits and accessories, dolls that had | | | | |
| long tresses that could be brushed, or collectible | | | | Zawieruszynski: Polish-born Zofia and Henry |
| porcelain dolls handed down for generations and | | | | Zawieruszynski have won many awards, such as |
| displayed in a special case or on a special shelf. These | | | | Dolls of Excellence and DOTY, for their collectible |
| treasured memories are the reason that collectible | | | | porcelain dolls that have hand-painted faces and |
| dolls are so popular today. | | | | human hair. These high-end collectible dolls are signed |
| | | | and are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. |
| Today's collectible dolls aren't necessarily antique | | | | |
| dolls; more often, they're contemporary dolls that | | | | Uta Brauser: Each of Uta Brauser's collectible |
| are, in essence, artist dolls - collectible dolls in limited | | | | porcelain dolls are one-of-a-kind and are so unique |
| editions that are carefully crafted by artists. Some of | | | | that they're often found in art galleries. |
| the most popular and treasured collectible dolls today | | | | |
| are made by the following companies and artisans: | | | | Nancy Latham: Nancy Pedroso Latham was born in |
| | | | Havana, Cuba and came to the United States in the |
| Adora Doll Company: The Adora Doll Company | | | | early 1960s. Her collectible dolls, "The Wistful |
| makes two types of baby dolls, those that are | | | | Children," are inspired by antique photographs of |
| affordable and therefore accessible to many | | | | children. The dolls are costumed to represent these |
| collectors, and limited editions that appeal to serious | | | | children, and accompanying some of the dolls are |
| upscale collectors. Adora baby dolls are available in all | | | | photographs of the children they portray. The dolls' |
| races, eye colors, and hair colors, making them | | | | bodies are made of cotton, while the faces are |
| welcome additions for any doll collection. | | | | structured and covered with cloth, and then |
| | | | hand-painted. |
| Lee Middleton: Although the company's namesake | | | | |
| passed away in 1997, this popular and award-winning | | | | Collectible dolls are a wonderful way to recapture |
| company continues to produce baby dolls that have | | | | the joys of childhood, while at the same time building |
| amazingly realistic and unique facial expressions. | | | | a foundation that can be passed on to future |
| | | | generations.Chris Robertson is an author of Majon |
| Robert Tonner: Robert Tonner, known throughout | | | | International, one of the worlds MOST popular |
| the world for his award winning dolls and fashions, | | | | internet marketing companies on the web. |
| began his career as a head designer for Bill Blass | | | | Learn more about Collectible Dolls Inspire Passion or |
| after graduating from the Parsons School of Design. | | | | Majon's Crafts and Hobbies directory. |