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Famous Character Dolls (Hardback)

Colour Books P&S History Women of History

By Susan Brewer
Imprint: Remember When
Pages: 250
ISBN: 9781844680948
Published: 20th May 2013

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Susan Brewer, the author of British Dolls of the 1950s and its follow-up, British Dolls of the 1960s, now explores the world of 'Famous Character Dolls'. What makes a doll famous? It can be for a variety of reasons. Maybe the doll has been featured in a book, as in the case of Raggedy Ann, Little Noddy, Edith the Lonely doll and Pinocchio, or perhaps the doll is based on a book character such as Pippi Longstocking, Heidi, Tracy Beaker, Madeline, Matilda and Christopher Robin.

Some dolls depict historical characters, for instance those that were made by Peggy Nisbet, Shallowpool or Rexard, while others are representations of nursery rhyme figures, fairy tale characters or famous film stars. Pop stars are frequently portrayed in plastic, from the Spice Girls to Westlife, and from Donny Osmond to Abba – this kind of doll is transitional because it is invariably on sale for just a short time, and once the star fades, the dolls disappear. Therefore these can be extremely collectable, with 1970s' Abba sets of dolls now selling for hundreds of pounds.

Other categories that include famous character dolls are animated films, such as Toy Story – Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the others are true famous dolls, as opposed to the dolls created of Snow White, Mulan, Pochahontas and Betty Boop, all of which are intended as 'real' people. There is a subtle difference. Then there are characters from the world of advertising, dolls dressed as royalty, children's television characters, dolls in national dress and those that portray film characters: Harry Potter, Mary Poppins, Captain Jack Sparrow and Eliza Doolittle. And, finally, we mustn't forget Shirley Temple, the eternal child, instantly recognisable by her ringlets and dimples and who has been depicted in doll form hundreds of times.

AS REVIEWED IN 'THE GUARDIAN', 'EPPING FOREST GUARDIAN' AND THE 'DOLL ADVERTISER'.

Of all Susan Brewer's books I think this is my favourite so far. It's fascinating!

Galatea

Lavishly illustrated in full colour. Immensely useful to anyone who collects them and an ideal present for any girl.

Best of British

Author Susan Brewer has produced a book that's not only a fascinating read but is also extremely well illustrated. It is a book that doll lovers everywhere will want on their bookshelf. The list of famous character dolls is seemingly endless and this book is as comprehensive on the subject as you will find.

Antiques Diary

A fitting subject to open on.. A real labour of love.

Epping Forest Guardian
 Susan Brewer

About Susan Brewer

Susan is a renowned collectables author and columnist and lives in Harlow, Essex. She grew up in Welwyn Garden City.

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