The Dolls of America, INC.: Doll Collectors Manual 1967 is a comprehensive guide to collecting dolls. It was published by The Dolls of America, INC., a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and promotion of doll collecting.
The manual covers a wide range of topics, including the history of doll collecting, different types of dolls, how to identify and value dolls, and how to care for dolls. It also includes a directory of doll clubs and organizations.
The manual is divided into four main sections:
- The History of Doll Collecting covers the history of doll collecting from its early days to the present. It discusses the different types of dolls that have been collected over the years and the reasons why people collect dolls.
- Types of Dolls provides detailed information on a variety of different dolls, including antique dolls, modern dolls, and collectible dolls. It also discusses the different materials that dolls are made from and the different techniques that are used to make them.
- Identifying and Valuing Dolls offers advice on how to identify and value dolls. It discusses the different factors that affect the value of a doll, such as the age of the doll, the condition of the doll, and the rarity of the doll.
- Caring for Dolls offers advice on how to care for dolls. It discusses the different ways to clean and store dolls and how to prevent damage to dolls.
The Dolls of America, INC.: Doll Collectors Manual 1967 is an essential resource for anyone interested in collecting dolls. It is a comprehensive and well-researched guide that will provide you with everything you need to know about collecting dolls.
