Dolls of All Nations Doll
Name/Title
Dolls of All Nations DollEntry/Object ID
2026.160.01Tags
Doll, Dolls of All NationsDescription
Dolls of all Nations branded doll. The doll is dressed in black trousers and black shoes. On top he wears a black long sleeved shirt with a white center panel, over this he wears a black cape with a white lining. The doll has brown hair and blue eyes.Use
Collectable item.Context
"Dolls of All Nations" refers to a genre of collectible dolls produced by several different companies from the 1940s through the 1990s, rather than a single, continuous company. 1940s–1950s (Duchess Doll Corp): The Duchess Doll Corporation of Jackson Heights, New York, created 7.5-inch hard plastic dolls with sleeping eyes, often sold in boxes labeled "Dolls of the Nations". 1950s (Admiration Toy Co.): Also produced a "Dolls of All Countries" series during this era, featuring 7.5-inch plastic dolls with native attire. 1980s (Lido Products): Lido Products of Chicago, IL, produced 9.5-inch plastic "Dolls of All Nations" (e.g., a 1984 France doll). 1990s (Dayton Hudson/Target): In the 1990s, the Dayton Hudson Corporation (which operated Target) released a series of 13-inch collectible dolls representing different countries, such as the 1991 England "Samantha" doll.Collection
Dolls of All NationsCataloged By
Kat BezaireCategory
Doll