Portrait of Dolls is a four-volume set of books by Carol L. Jacobsen, published by Schiffer Publishing. The books cover the history of dolls from the 1850s to the present day.
The first volume, Portrait of Dolls: One Hundred Years, 1850-1950, was published in 1985. It covers the history of dolls from the Victorian era to the post-World War II era. The book includes information on the different types of dolls that were popular during this time period, as well as the artists and manufacturers who created them.
The second volume, Portrait of Dolls: The Modern Era, 1950-1985, was published in 1987. It covers the history of dolls from the post-World War II era to the mid-1980s. The book includes information on the different types of dolls that were popular during this time period, as well as the artists and manufacturers who created them.
The third volume (for sale here) Portrait of Dolls: The Contemporary Era, 1985-2000, was published in 1999. It covers the history of dolls from the mid-1980s to the turn of the millennium. The book includes information on the different types of dolls that were popular during this time period, as well as the artists and manufacturers who created them.
The fourth volume, Portrait of Dolls: The New Millennium, 2000-2010, was published in 2011. It covers the history of dolls from the turn of the millennium to the end of the first decade of the 21st century. The book includes information on the different types of dolls that were popular during this time period, as well as the artists and manufacturers who created them.
Portrait of Dolls is a comprehensive and informative resource for anyone interested in the history of dolls. The books are well-written and well-illustrated, and they provide a wealth of information on the different types of dolls that have been created over the years.
