Nancy ann story book dolls and similar dolls nice twice. Lot nancy ann storybook story book dolls frozen leg and slim strung 1940s nm. She has the storybookdollusa11 mark on back between her. Nancy ann storybook doll 1940s antique bisque septembers.
Nancy ann storybook doll bisque pink box sundays child. Each doll came packaged with a brochure that listed nancy anns complete line of storybook dolls at the time. The abbreviation nasb is used for nancy ann story book doll company small all bisque dolls. Nancy ann operated from 1936 until 1971 and was founded by. Story book doll by nancy ann 1930s, 1940s story book. The following list comes from nancy ann storybook doll brochures. Each doll came packaged with a brochure that listed nancy ann s complete line of storybook dolls at the time. Bisque dolls continued without the molded hair but with molded socks.
Find great deals on ebay for nancy ann story book doll book. However, unlike around the world dutch, she has accessories. This book was exactly what i was looking for and was very helpful in starting my nancy ann storybook doll collection. Doll news magazine fall 2003, patsy, bisque, velvalee. Note that some dolls numbers changed over time or were used for multiple dolls. A completely original box will come with two cardboard restraints that hold the doll in place at the neck and the ankles. Doll bodies began being made in california in 1939. The collecting of nancy ann storybook dolls facebook.
Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The dress may need to be washed,it has been stored many years and has a few spots that may or may not come out with cleaning. In late 1945, the companys name was changed to nancy ann storybook dolls inc. Similar doll on page 128 of the encyclopedia of bisque nancy ann storybook dolls. Feb 16, 2020 we collected nancy ann storybook dolls as a kid. Still has its original gold paper tag which reads 187 january girl and storybook dolls by nancy ann on the other side. The 5 storybook dolls began being produced in late 1936. Nasb nancy ann storybook doll topsy original, jointed legs, pudgy tummy, black boots, 194142, beautiful, status. Vintage nancy ann storybook doll pudgy type sailor dress painted black shoes. Most bisque dolls will be marked on the back of the neck with dollmakers marks such as story book doll usa11 or judy ann usa, but some genuine nancy ann dolls may appear to be unmarked. The collecting of nancy ann storybook dolls home facebook. Story book doll by nancy ann 1930s, 1940s story book doll. The book includes the charming small storybook baby dolls that started nancy ann on her road to a successful doll, an extensive plastic storybook section, a photographic delight of the lovely style show dolls, and the matching wardrobes of muffie and debbie, the playtime dolls, along with loriann.
Body sizes bisque nancy ann storybook dolls come in four basic sizes. The reason for this is often that the doll mold had worn smooth with use and thereby left no impression on the dolls back. Topsy, the little black friend of eva also listed at this time, of the nasb dolls. She is wearing a peasant style dress that has a rose pattern on it and braided type trim. Darling doll measuring approximately 5 12 inches tall. Boxes with nancy ann storybook doll written between the dots belong to plastic dolls. She is septembers girl is like a storm from the dolls of the month series. Collectors will find the history of the nancy ann storybook doll company. The doll is a 512inch nancy ann storybook nasb doll, circa 19481950. The reason for this is often that the doll mold had worn smooth with use and thereby left no impression on the doll s back. Daisy dolls are all painted bisque, 8 tall, black or white dolls have been found. They were designed to be displayed, not played with, but they delighted many little children as the survivors attest.
See more ideas about dolls, ann doll and vintage dolls. Bisque, crisp clothing, original and complete, estate collection, jointed arms a touch of class antique dolls. The first small dolls were made of all bisque, later dolls are made of hard plastic. The best deals on muffie, other nancy ann dolls, storybook. Vtg 40s bisque nancy ann storybook doll he loves me1st in series 21 in box.
She is wearing a blue dress and blue felt hat with tiny millinery flowers on it. Apr 16, 2020 nancy ann storybook dolls were introduced in the 1930s during the great depression. Dolls have flesh colored one piece head, torso and straight legs, jointed only at the shoulders. Made by nancy ann abbott in san francisco ca, the frozenleg, bisque dolls were made from 1937 1948.
This is a collector page devoted to information sharing and identifying. If you were a little girl growing up in the 1940s and 1950s, you probably owned a nancy ann storybook doll. This is a collector page devoted to information sharing and identifying nancy ann storybook dolls from the 1930s,1940s. Bisque 5 nancy ann story book, little bo peep, on stand, frozen legs. Vintage nsab early muffie storybook doll, no eyebrows, sl walker, with outfit. The book includes the charming small storybook baby dolls that started nancy ann on her. Jan 01, 2003 ufdcs 54th national convention report, ufdc competitive exhibits, everything but bisque, magical musical mechanicals, passion for parian, the princess and her dolls, the dolls really talked the true story of spy velvalee dickinson, early babies of the nancy ann storybook company, region 2n conference. The pudgy dolls tend to be slightly shorter than the frozen leg dolls. The doll comes with a small red wooden teapot with a decal on the front.
The first dolls made were small 334 bisque baby dolls from the hushabye collection with the doll bodies made in japan. Collectors will find the history of the nancy ann storybook doll company, help in identifying nancy ann storybook dolls and the characters they represent, and dolls for sale. They became very popular and so many companies made similar dolls. Polly put the kettle on appears to be a rare and unusual nancy ann doll.
All dolls from the 1930s through 1942 had jointed moving arms and legs. This size is found only on the flower girl and the ring bearer. Bisque nancy ann storybook around the world dutch box. This site was designed to help enhance the enjoyment of collecting nancy ann dolls. First published in 1852 as an antislavery text, stowe, an abolitionist, is said to have intentionally created stereotypical characters to expose the evils of. See more ideas about bisque doll, dolls and ann doll. Make offer nancy ann storybook doll 4 vintage with moving arms, legs, and eyes.
They have painted straight forward looking eyes and painted upper eyelashes with a closed rosebud mouth. Click on an underlined doll s name to see more information and pictures of the dolls. Nancy ann storybook doll bisque, 5 12 renaissance damsel. Apr 22, 2020 vintage bisque nancy ann storybook doll.
She has been in my collection for years and is in wonderful condition. Nancy ann storybook doll 86 bride bisque nancy ann etsy. Most bisque dolls will be marked on the back of the neck with dollmakers marks such as storybookdollusa11 or judyannusa, but some genuine nancy ann dolls may appear to be unmarked. Nancy ann abbott, also known as the doll lady, battled cancer before passing away in 1964. The hushabye and little miss pattycake baby dolls have not been included in this list. The early nancy ann dolls are stamped with one of the following marks impressed into the bisque on their backs. They were small bisque dolls and came in polka dot boxes.
Click on an underlined dolls name to see more information and pictures of the dolls. Unfollow nancy ann storybook doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The book includes the charming small storybook baby dolls that started nancy ann on her road to a successful doll, an extensive plastic storybook section, a photographic delight of the lovely style show dolls, and the matching wardrobes of muffie and debbie, the playtime dolls, along with lori ann. Nancy ann operated from 1936 until 1971 and was founded by nancy ann abbott in san francisco, california. This is actually a very comprehensive and detailed book with color pics previous books didnt have color pics. She is next to mint with her beautifully colored skin, red lips and upward. This category has both and includes such makers as kerr and hine, virga, hollywood and others. Nancy ann storybook doll 1940s antique bisque september. Her name is topsy, based on the young slave girl in harriet beecher stowes classic book, uncle toms cabin. I require payment within 7 business days of auction close. Nancy ann story books were made in san francisco between 1930s and 1950s. There are updated reference books with full color photos making the process much easier.
I will combine shipping costs on multiple puchases. Vintage dolls, antique dolls, nancy doll, velvet suit, story books, half dolls, carousels, bisque doll, old and new. This size is the most common and will be found on all of the series of dolls not noted under the other three sizes. Bisque nancy ann storybook dolls for sale in stock ebay.
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