As a club member in good standing you have access to our extensive Library and Pattern Collection.

Please call Dianne at 334-4916 or with specific requests for these or other books.
Dianne has put together a pdf file of the Books in the club library available HERE.

Magazines

Barbie Collector (catalog)

Summer Sizzles 2005

Blessings - Expressions of Faith

Collector's Catalog

Canadian Doll Journal

Mar/Apr, May/June, Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec 1996
Jan/Dec, Mar/Apr 1997

Contemporary Doll Collector

November 2007
January 2008

Doll Advertiser

2007 19th Edition

Doll Reader Magazine

June/July, August, September and October 2004
January, February, August 2005
February 2007 Collector's Edition: Debut of Dolls
March/April, October 2007
January 2008

Fashion Doll Quarterly

Home Issue Cosmetic Makeover Issue

Haute Doll

March/April, May/June, August, October 2005

Books

16th Blue Book of Dolls and Values

by Jan Foulke

The ABC's of Doll Collecting

by John C. Schweitzer. Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. New York (1981)
Do you know the difference between a French Bru and a German character baby? Learn how to read the markings on a doll. Find out when to do your own restoration. This book contains advice on all phases of doll collecting - how to begin, expand your collection, specialize or sell dolls.

Arranbee Dolls - Identification & Value Guide

by Suzanne L. DeMillar and Dennis J. Brevik. Collector Books, A Division of Schroeder Publishing Co., Inc., Paducah, Kentucky (2004)
This lovely book contains a history of the Arranbee Doll Co., identification of Arranbee doll clothes and dolls with numerous color and black and white pictures including Dream Baby and other bisque head dolls, composition babies and toddlers, small storybook and international dolls, composition Nancy, Debu'teen, Nannette, Nancy Lee and Marianne dolls, hard plastic Nanette, Nancy Lee, Nancy Jane and baby dolls, Little Angel Family, fashion dolls, vinyl and vinyl head dolls, Arranbee Vogue period dolls, and some unknown dolls with Arranbee characteristics.

Barbie Books

Collector's Compass: Barbie Doll
Doll Fashion Anthology and Price Guide featuring: Barbie, Tammy, Tressy, et al, by A. Glenn Mandeville
The World of Barbie Dolls by Paris and Susan Manos
Barbie Doll Structures & Furniture by Marl B. Davidson
Contemporary Barbie Dolls 1980 and Beyond, by Jane Sarasohn-Kahn
Barbie Exclusives: Identification & Values, by Margo Rana
The Barbie Doll Years, Fourth Edition by Patrick C. Olds & Joyce L. Olds
Barbie Fashion: Vol. I, 1959 - 1967 by Sarah Sink Eames
The Story Of Barbie by Kitturah B. Westenhouser
The Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Dolls and Collectibles by Sibyl DeWein and Joan Ashabraner
The Barbie Closet: Price Guide for Barbie & Friends, Fashions and Accessories 1959 – 1970, by Patricia Long
Barbie: Her Life & Times, by BillyBoy
Barbie: A Visual Guide to the Ultimate Fashion Doll officially authorized by Mattel
Fashion Doll Quarterly Magazine: That Fabulous Face Issue Volume 4, Issue 1A, Fall, 2005
Barbie Collector Catalogues from Spring 2005 - Summer Collection

Barbie Doll Fashion Vol. III, 1975 – 1979

by Sarah Sink Eames. Collector Books, A Division of Schroeder Publishing Co. Inc., Paducah, Kentucky (2004)

Bears & Dolls in Advertising: Guide to Collectibe Characters and Critters

by Robert Reed. Published by Antique Trader Books, Dubuque, Iowa (1998)
This book discusses the arrival of advertising dolls and includes chapters on various advertising bears, Barbie dolls, book dolls such as Raggedy Ann and Curious George, Fast Food dolls of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and dolls and bears advertising a variety of confectionary items. Other advertising dolls included in this book are Chiquita banana, Chuck E. Cheese, Crayola, Del Monte's Garden Gang, Eskimo Pie Boy, the Gerber baby, Little Sprout, Pillsbury's Doughboy, Quaker Oats Captain, and Tony the Tiger. There is a small section about sports advertising dolls. The book also contains a section that includes the description and value of various advertising dolls and bears.

Classic Cloth Dolls

by Linda Carr. Sixth & Spring Books, New York, New York (2001)
A gorgeous book of fabric dolls and clothes from the Vogue Patterns Collection. The book is filled with invaluable instructions and innovative ideas to make your own 18- inch cloth dolls and fashions. The first chapters cover the basics needed to create the doll and doll clothes. The following chapters are devoted to sewing, painting and stuffing the doll. Step-by-step instructions are illustrated by full-color photographs. The last chapter contains six complete outfits for the finished doll including undergarments, outerwear, nightclothes and modern and vintage inspired ensembles. All of the pattern pieces required to make the doll and doll clothes are included in the book.

Collector’s Compass: Barbie Doll

The Story of Barbie

The Collector's Encyclopedia of Dolls

by Dorothy S., Elizabeth A., and Evelyn J. Coleman. Crown Publishers, Inc., New York Volume I, published in 1968.
This book contains 2000 illustrations and marks in colour and black and white. Volume II, published in 1986, contains 3000 illustrations.

Collector's Guide to Dolls of the 1960s and 1970s - Volume II. Identification and Values

by Cindy Sabulis. Collector Books, A Division of Schroeder Publishing Co. Inc., Paducah, Kentucky (2004)

Doll Care and Repair

Removing Stains from Vinyl Dolls Soft vinyl dolls, popular in the 1950s, often are stained with green, blue, or black marks. These are probably from mold, not from ink or paints. Buy a commercial mold and mildew remover that is chlorine free. Test it in an inconspicuous spot, and then wipe it on the entire doll. Wash with warm soapy water, rinse, and dry. Any remaining stain can be bleached. (Kovels Komments, March 15, 2007 -online newsletter)

Doll Values

Antique & Modern (8th ed)

Dolls: A Collector's Guide

by Olivia Bristol. Published by Prospero Books, a division of Chapters Inc., first published in Great Britain by De Agostini Editions, Griffin House, London (1999)
Dolls is the perfect reference book for the collector and doll-lover. This book features over 400 dolls from all over the world, from the earliest wood to papier-mâché, wax, bisque, cloth, plastic and vinyl. Dolls looks at every aspect of buying, selling, and identification and includes a price guide for every doll shown. It also looks at how to care for your dolls and the clothes they wear. Special sections look at those dolls that have led particularly interesting lives and some modern dolls which may become collectible in the future.

Dolls from Kewpie to Barbie and Beyond

by Judith Edison. Published by Brompton Books Corp., Greenwich, CT (1994)
This beautiful hardcover book containing numerous color and black and white photographs was donated to our library by our member Joy Clemons. The book tells the story of dolls such as Raggedy Ann and Andy, Kewpie, Barbie and her imitators around the world, GI Joe and Action Man, and the Cabbage Patch kids. The introduction outlines the history of dolls from ancient times to the present day. The first two chapters highlight dolls before World War II. The remaining four chapters look at the history of dolls since 1945, an era that saw the rapid introduction of new dolls, most notably in the 1960's, the use of increasingly durable materials, the creation of many previously unknown accessories, and the introduction of greater varieties of clothing for all occasions.

Dolls: Pleasures and Treasures

by Antonia Fraser. Published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London (1963)
This lovely book contains chapters on the early history of dolls, the wooden doll, the history of fashion dolls back as early as the fourteenth century, wax, papier-mâché and composition dolls, parian and bisque dolls, and doll automata.

Dolls the Wide World Over: An Historical Account

by Manfred Bachmann and Claus Hansmann. Published by Crescent Books, a Division of Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, New York (1973)
The author, Professor Manfred Bachmann, is a graduate teacher and an internationally renowned expert in the field of toys and folklore. The photographer, Claus Hansmann, and his wife both specialized in dolls and folklore. The book traces the history and development of the doll from crude, homemade objects to sophisticated dolls available in shops. With over 150 illustrations, the book shows different types of dolls made by many processes out of a variety of materials such as clay, stone, wood, bone, straw, metal, paper, and plastic. Other topics covered in the book are dolls' houses, lay figures, fashion dolls, Golliwogs, Teddy Bears, Japanese doll festivals, dolls in literature and as an art form.

The Handbook of Doll Repaire and Restoration

by Marty Westfall. Published by Crown Publishers, New York (1979)
This book contains valuable information for repairing damaged bisques and chinas, setting sleep eyes, setting stationary (fixed) eyes, making new wigs, safely refurbishing old wigs, repairing ball-jointed bodies, stringing bodies, repairing and cleaning kid bodies, making gusseted kid bodies, making bodies for china-heads, taking patterns from old kid or cloth bodies without ripping them apart, and general instructions on the care and cleaning of old composition and wax dolls. The last two chapters in the book deal with detecting repaired dolls and distinguishing reproductions and fakes from genuine antique dolls.

Here is Your Hobby: Doll Collecting

by Helen Young. G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York (1964)
Doll collecting is a hobby that brings a lifetime of satisfaction rather than discarding those dolls that brought contentment in early childhood. This book answers the question "Why collect dolls?" The book also contains histories of the variety of dolls and their use to reflect the cultures of other countries through the years, instructions to make simple and notso- simple dolls, detailed information on repairing damaged dolls, how to care for dolls and how to arrange and display your collection.

Milady’s Standard Textbook of Cosmetology

Modern Collectible Dolls: Identification & Value Guide - VOL VI

by Patsy Moyer. Collector Books, A Division of Schroeder Publishing Co., Inc. Paducah, Kentucky (2002)

Modern Collector's Dolls
First Edition (1973), Second Edition (1975). Third Edition (1976) Fourth Edition (1979), Fifth Edition (1984 - Values updated 1987)

by Patricia R. Smith. Collector Books, Paducah, Kentucky.
These five books contain information on collecting, restoring and repairing dolls, along with numerous pictures of dolls and information on various doll companies for identifying your dolls. Each edition following the First Edition contains "New and Additional Information" to complement the prior editions.

Modern Doll Rarities

by Carla Marie Cross. Published by Antique Trader Books, a division of Landmark Specialty Publications, Dubuque, Iowa (1997)
This book contains valuable information for restoring your rarities. The book includes chapters on Barbie, Francie, Skipper, Chatty Cathy, Little Kiddles, Terri Lee, Ginnete, Jill, Cabbage Patch, Tammy, Sasha, Alexanderkin, Mattel, Troll, Dawn, Effanbee, Jem, Horsman, Doll Buggy rarities, Paper Doll rarities, and an all encompassing chapter on other rarities including Penny Brite, Suzy Cute, Ginny, Tinny Tears, Betsy McCall, Martha Thompson, Little Marcy, Mrs. Revlon, Crissy, Eloise, Tressy, Linda Williams, Lustre Crème doll, celluloid crawling dolls, original boxes and store displays.

Period & Contemporary: Patterns for Fashion Dolls

by Hazel McMahon.
This is a delight and a treasure trove for anyone interested in making gorgeous couture-style clothes for the larger fashion dolls like Gene, Tyler and Esme. There are detailed instructions for complete outfits from Late Victorian to Contemporary Chic. Hazel McMahon includes many accessories, such as beaded sweaters, elaborate hats, purses, stockings, and gloves, with diagrams for beading and other embellishments. These are real clothes, with snaps (press studs) and buttons, no Velcro, and fine finishing details. Period fashion illustrations show the inspiration for the doll outfits. The patterns are printed in a reduced size, which is probably about right for Barbie-size dolls.

Shirley Temple Dolls and Collectibles

by Patricia R. Smith. Published by Collector Books, Paducah, Kentucky (1992)
This book tells the Shirley Temple story, and contains Shirley Temple doll marks, numerous pictures of Shirley Temple dolls and collectible items such as jewelry, clothing items, purses, hairbows, bowls, cups, glasses, pitchers, toys, stationery, magazine covers, posters, cards, paper dolls, books, records, stamps, etc., together with a price guide.

Soul Mate Dolls: Dollmaking as a Healing Art

by Noreen Crone-Findlay.
The dolls in this book range from flat dolls made from card stock, to cloth versions of the “flat doll”, to creations made of wire, yarn, pin-weaving, Russian Igolochkoy embroidery, and many other materials and techniques. She includes patterns for knitted and crocheted garments for the “flat dolls”, many ideas for embellishment, and even simple sling chairs. This is a great inspiration to try something really different and accessible to anyone, even those with limited sewing or craft skills.

The Splendid Soft Toy Book Doll Fashion Anthology and Price Guide

Featuring Barbie, Tammy, Tressy, et al.

World Guide to Dolls

by Valerie Jackson Douet.Published by New Burlington Books, London, England (1993)
The World Guide to Dolls "features hundreds of beautiful dolls from all the major doll-making traditions." The book is divided into sections on various materials from which dolls are made including china, wax, wood, rubber, and celluloid. Each chapter provides collector's tips and advice on makers' marks, availability, and condition to help you avoid making costly mistakes.

The World's Most Beautiful Dolls

by the Editors of "Dolls" Magazine, Joan Muyskens Pursley and Karen Bischoff. Published by Konecky & Konecky, New York, New York (1994)
This book traces the history of dolls and doll collecting and takes you into the wonderful world of artist dolls. Stunning creations of top doll artists are featured in more than 70 large color photographs, and accompanying text introduces you to the talented individuals who created them.

NEW ITEMS ADDED TO THE LIBRARY:

- Haute Doll December 2009 issue
- Doll Reader March/April 2004 issue
- Doll Reader May 2004 issue
- The Ultimate Doll’s House Book
- 7th Blue Book Dolls & Values
- Patricia Smith’s Doll Values, Antique to Modern, Twelfth Edition
– Patricia Smith’s Doll Values, Antique to Modern, Fifth Series