Cloth Dolls, from Ancient to Modern : A Collector’s Guide

For many years collectors and dealers alike tended to overlook dolls made of cloth in favor of their china and bisque contemporaries. Fortunately, this situation has changed dramatically in recent years. This book covers the story of cloth dolls from their ancient ancestors through to present day examples. This one easy-to-use volume with over 500 illustrations provides the most comprehensive study guide for this area in doll collecting available today. A value range is also included with each caption for easy reference.Linda EdwardLinda Edward and her husband Alfred live in Newport, Rhode Island, where, in 1987, Linda opened The Doll Museum.500 illus.A Collector’s Guide500 illus.