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How do I display my doll collection?

How do I display my doll collection?

In general, try to keep your dolls displayed away from direct sunlight, strong artificial light (especially fluorescent lights and hot lights), and curious pets and children. Dolls should also not be displayed in areas with extreme temperatures; try to display your dolls in a temperature-controlled room.

What is the best way to sell a doll collection?

If going through a doll professional didn’t work out or your collection doesn’t have much value, you can always…

  1. Have an estate/garage/yard sale.
  2. Sell through Social Media sites. Facebook has many groups for you to sell your dollies.
  3. Visit DollShowUSA.com to check out the doll shows in your area.

What should I do with my old dolls?

The obvious answer for any toy in good condition is donate it to a charity shop or charity for another child to enjoy – but I know from personal experience dolls quite often don’t make it out of a childhood in good enough condition to donate.

What are the most popular collectible dolls?

Barbie is the most popular fashion doll ever created. She has been a best-selling doll for over 50 years and is sold in over 150 countries worldwide. Doll collectors avidly collect both vintage Barbies (from 1959 through 1972) and modern Barbies (from 1972 through today).

What are some good ways to display dolls?

Doll display idea! Doll display idea! Amazingly detailed dressed dolls in several scales in this doll trunk display exhibited by Nancy Richmond at the Spring 2009 Seattle Dollhouse Show. These miniature plants and flowers can be made in several dollhouse and model scales from 1:48 to 1:6 and are useful for miniature garden scenes.

Which is the best display of Barbie dolls?

The top has Barbie vintage reproduction dolls, then my favorite dolls from around the world, then a fashion boutique and dream house. The bottom is an American Girl size scene with Emily standing there

What’s the best way to display your collection?

Everyone has something they like to collect. Whether it’s snow globes, vintage china, rare coins or porcelain dolls (we don’t judge), the key to keeping your collection under control is finding a way to display your beloved items that minimizes clutter and chaos.

Who are some of the best doll collectors?

There are photos by Richard Avedon, chairs by Rashid Karim, a fetishistic bust of an astro- Got rid of our old Expedit bookcase and changed them for these concealed wall shelfs. I feel like I live inside Junie Moon ^__^