Category: Dolls

Wanda the Walking Doll, 1950s

Advance Doll and Toy Co  “My Wanda, a gift from an uncle in America, is made of hard plastic with eyes that open and close, blonde hair, yellow dress, and a mechanism in her body which connects to wheels on the soles of her shoes. When wound, this makes her “walk”.  Her arms and head… Continue reading Wanda the Walking Doll, 1950s

Geraldine and Jean Parry’s Dolls, Christmas 1964

Geraldine, Jean, big sister Kay and their mother Josie From Ballymun to Springhill Ave., Blackrock “My name is Geraldine Parry, I am 63 years old and l Iive in Blackrock, Co Dublin. These dolls belonged to me and my sister Jean Parry, who was one year older than me. The dolls names are Aideen (blonde… Continue reading Geraldine and Jean Parry’s Dolls, Christmas 1964

Minature Crolly Dolls

A collection of 25 1950s miniature costume or souvenir Crolly dolls in the museum’s collection shows a variety of costumes, fabrics, and materials. These dolls came to us in excellent condition allowing us to see the incredible handiwork of the factory workers who created them, often young girls and women in Crolly, Donegal and Spiddal,… Continue reading Minature Crolly Dolls

4.Ann Connolly’s Collection

Exploring Cultural Representation Through Souvenir Dolls For over five decades, Ann’s Hair Salon served as a beacon of warmth and hospitality in Shantalla, one of Galway’s oldest suburbs. From the graceful hula dancers of Hawaii to the intricate porcelain dolls of China, Ann’s collection spans continents and cultures, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry… Continue reading 4.Ann Connolly’s Collection

Angela Finegan’s Upside Down, Cinderella Doll

1st-She serves as a maid to her step-mother and sisters 2nd- She goes to the ball! The upside down Cinderella doll came from our aunt in Winchester, England. A neighbour of hers made the dolls from scraps of material. One year, for each of our birthdays a doll arrived in the post to us in… Continue reading Angela Finegan’s Upside Down, Cinderella Doll

Maia’s little Rosebud doll, 1950s

Maia grew up in SE London in the 50s. Her parents both hailed from Co Wexford. She was given the beautiful little Rosebud doll by her neighbour and always treasured it. A 7 inch doll, she opens and closes her eyes, has a fully jointed body, soft brown hair, painted shoes, and is dressed in… Continue reading Maia’s little Rosebud doll, 1950s

Avril O’Reilly’s Barbies

Avril O’Reilly. “I grew up in County Cork. I had Sindy dolls and Anna and Happytime dolls, with horses. In secondary school I kept my dolls secret as many people did. The Barbie movie brought many collectors out of the closet!  Many collectors collect the doll that they did not have as children. As a… Continue reading Avril O’Reilly’s Barbies

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