Dollhouse Dolls How To Identify

Collecting dolls and dollhouses is extremely important to some and can actually be a valuable item to possess.  For this reason, many go out of their way to identify dollhouse dolls.  By following the five tips listed in this article you too can determine the name or details of your dolls

If you have purchased a dollhouse and dolls for your children, chances are identifying the doll is not all that important.  However, many collectors often like to know the doll’s name and era of when it is from.  This adds to the entire collection and value of the set.  Here are five tips to help you indentify dollhouse dolls. 

1. Examine thoroughly
It is crucial the first thing you do is look at your doll carefully for any and all characteristics.  You want to examine the doll’s hair, clothing material, type of eyes, skin tone and anything else that can help with the process.

2. Look for visual similarities
It becomes increasingly difficult to identify dollhouse dolls if there are no marks whatsoever on them.  If this is the case you will need to look through reference books and attempt to match the doll visually.  Knowing when the doll was created or as close as possible can help you narrow down the options.

3. Check reference books
A lot of times you will find the name of a doll manufacturer somewhere on the doll.  If you are unable to find any sort of name but there is a mark, look through different reference books to determine who the mark is from.  You will be able to look through and search according to an appendix, alphabetical or numerical order.  In addition to having the manufacturers name, many dolls also have a mold number.

4. Check for markings
The first thing you will need to do to identify the doll is examine it for any type of markings.  Typically dolls are marked on the back of the head, the torso, or the feet.  Anything you can find including letters, numbers or symbols can help with the process.

5. Doll appraisal
If you still are having no luck identifying the doll through reference books or markings, the last option is to go to a doll show, doll shop or doll appraisal.  Going to one of these three locations will allow you to find out the manufacturer where you will be able to move forward with the process.  Just know that you may have to pay a small fee around $25 in order to properly identify the doll.

Collecting dolls and dollhouses is extremely important to some and can actually be a valuable item to possess.  For this reason, many go out of their way to identify dollhouse dolls.  By following the five tips listed in this article you too can determine the name or details of your dolls.