I have 24 nancy ann storybook dolls from the mid 1940s to. When selling nancy ann storybook dolls, especially when selling them online, these factors are much more important. Shes wearing a wonderful embroidered new dress and shoes. This category has both and includes such makers as kerr and hine, virga, hollywood and others. This is a collector page devoted to information sharing and identifying. What is the value of nancy ann storybook dolls answers. 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. Antique vintage nancy ann storybook bisque dolls set of 3 vermontpicker802 5 out of 5 stars. Nancy ann story books were made in san francisco between 1930s and 1950s. Story book doll by nancy ann 1930s, 1940s story book. The baby has jointed arms and legs but the head does not move. The hushabye and little miss pattycake baby dolls have not been included in this list.
It gives you an idea of the value of each doll and when it was made. Nancy ann storybook dolls hardcover january 1, 1990 by marjorie a. She was the nancy ann storybook doll companies answer to ginny. A completely original box will come with two cardboard restraints that hold the doll in place at the neck and the ankles. Boxes with nancy ann storybook doll written between the dots belong to plastic dolls. What is the value of an alice blue gown doll from nancy ann storybook dolls. Nancy ann story book dolls and similar dolls nice twice dollshop. These are a collection of nancy ann storybook dolls. They became very popular and so many companies made similar dolls.
The baby is marked on back, story book doll usa trade mark reg. Collectors will find the history of the nancy ann storybook doll company, help in identifying storybook dolls, and dolls for sale. The nancy ann storybook doll company nasb 19361971, was founded by nancy ann abbott in san francisco, ca usa, they first made small bisque dolls, later they made hard plastic dolls, such as muffie muffie doll characteristics she is all hard plastic with a jointed body at the neck, shoulders and hips and walkers also have bent knees. Biggest online resource identifying dolls antique to modern. Note that some dolls numbers changed over time or were used for multiple dolls. This doll was in the same batch, but no original box, or labels.
I went to a bookstore and looked at some doll guides so i could be 100% sure of what i had. This site was designed to help enhance the enjoyment of collecting nancy ann dolls. They were small bisque dolls and came in polka dot boxes. Purchase at hamiltons toys and gifts 17004 kercheval ave. Vintage nancy ann storybook doll pudgy type sailor dress painted black shoes. Nancy ann storybook dolls, a sweet october maiden, 196 rather shy series.
Get the best deals on nancy ann storybook dolls when you shop the. Doll is in excellent condition though some slight discoloration to his white shirt. Any lovercollector of nancy ann storybook dolls will enjoy this book. The loss of a founder is always a blow to business as it was with nancy ann storybook dolls.
Ginny, muffie, ginger and other 8 hard plastic dolls on. The abbreviation nasb is used for nancy ann story book doll company small all bisque dolls. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. You can find many different vintage raggedy ann dolls on ebay they can cost you as little as five dollars.
Click on an underlined dolls name to see more information and pictures of the dolls. Nancy ann storybook nasb muffie sl doll sl walker honey blonde 500 box. Nancy ann story book dolls and similar dolls nice twice. This is a collector page devoted to information sharing and identifying nancy ann. The around the world series is highly desirable and tends to be hard to find. They all have a box some a bit faded, complete outfit, uncombed hair.
Nancy ann operated from 1936 until 1971 and was founded by nancy ann abbott in san francisco, california. I have 24 nancy ann storybook dolls from the mid 1940s to early 1950s. They have a swivel head, a mohair wig, painted eyes, jointed legs, and a gold wrist tag. This has been helpful in determining the value of nancy ann storybook dolls. They were never undressed, or conventionally played with. Nancy ann storybook dolls 19361971 muffie 19531968. I collected these dolls as a little girl and have recently begun collecting them again as my. Gravess fascination with dolls began in 1922 with her establishment of ye olde vogue doll shoppe in somerville, massachusetts. See more ideas about dolls, ann doll and vintage dolls. But doubt much more than that since she is not a early character. Most muffies are marked with nancy ann, storybook or muffie or some combination. Over time, the company would change the composition and look of their dolls, and in 1945 they even changed the company name to nancy ann storybook dolls inc. Nancy ann storybook muffie beach outfit storybook dolls muffie by nancy ann on blue handbag. In the sixties, the company was purchased by albert bourla and the.
See more ideas about ann doll, vintage dolls and old dolls. Feb 16, 2020 we collected nancy ann storybook dolls as a kid. The collecting of nancy ann storybook dolls facebook. The following list comes from nancy ann storybook doll brochures. The first small dolls were made of all bisque, later dolls are made of hard plastic. Nancy ann storybook muffie sl doll sl walker short haired 1740 wardrobe box.
Vintage nsab early muffie storybook doll, no eyebrows, sl walker, with outfit. I was overjoyed to find a few dolls from my collection for whom i did not have names, but there were more that i did not find. Each doll came packaged with a brochure that listed nancy anns complete line of storybook dolls at the time. 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. The collecting of nancy ann storybook dolls home facebook. Get the best deals on nancy ann storybook dolls when you shop the largest online selection at.
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