Nancy ann storybook dolls, littlechaps, kachina dolls, steiff and more. By 1943, nancy ann had created 125 different characters, but the number was reduced to 77 when certain costume materials became unavailable or too costly. Storybook dolls wee dolls for wee collectors one of nancy ann s main line of dolls was storybook dolls which were named after nursery rhymes and jingles. She started making dolls to supplement her income during the depression. However, once you see enough of nancy anns dolls, you will be able to distinguish her quality a mile away. The doll with the purple apron has a small chip on the top of her right shoe. Get the best deals on nancy ann storybook dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. Nancy ann storybook dolls bisque antique lot of 11 need tlc. For sale are a lot of two bisque nancy ann storybook dolls. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Bisque dolls were produced from 1936 1947, and hard plastic, from 1947 1960. Your classic toy, doll and book shop located at 1010 pine street in philadelphia, pennsylvania.
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. Nancy ann story book dolls and similar dolls nice twice dollshop. This category has both and includes such makers as kerr and hine, virga, hollywood and others. The bisque storybook dolls were produced from 1936 to 1948. Dolls average 5 12 inches tall but can be as small as 4 12 inches to 7 inches tall. The dolls were highquality collectibles with handpainted faces, charming use of fabrics and trim on the costumes, and realistic looking hair. Story book doll by nancy ann 1930s, 1940s story book. Our sweet violet nancy ann isnt wearing blue but it makes her no less sweet. A photographic identification and dating reference to these mini. Vintage nancy ann storybook doll big sister goes to play red stripe dress 61 vintage nancy ann storybook dollbig sister goes to play, tallcomes with everything shown red stripe dress condition is usedfrom pet free and smoke free home i ship fast and internationally big and little sister, nancy ann storybook dolls see more. But doubt much more than that since she is not a early character. Collectors will find the history of the nancy ann storybook doll company. Ginny, muffie, ginger and other 8 hard plastic dolls on.
By far the best place to buy and sell these highly collectible dolls is on ebay. Storybook dolls wee dolls for wee collectors one of nancy anns main line of dolls was storybook dolls which were named after nursery rhymes and jingles. Collectors will find the history of the nancy ann storybook doll company, help in identifying storybook dolls, and dolls for sale. I have made this group in her honor, and look forward to some day a long time from now perhaps giving her dolls to a granddaughter. Get the best deal for nancy ann storybook dolls from the largest online selection at. The following list comes from nancy ann storybook doll brochures. Any lovercollector of nancy ann storybook dolls will enjoy this book. My late wife loved these dolls and even went by the internet name of nasbwmn. I also have a few of the later plastic dolls as well. 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. Nancy ann storybook doll collection rose cottage friends. A simple collectors blog devoted to information sharing and identifying nancy ann storybook dolls from the 1930s,1940s, 1950sthis page is dedicated to my mom, who in my eyes is the ultimate nancy ann storybook doll collector. Be sure to see the photo album for lots of pictures of nancy ann storybook dolls.
Jun 25, 2018 one of the reasons why nancy ann storybook dolls initially enjoyed such worldwide acclaim was due to its founders penchant for the dramatic and makebelieve. Nancy ann storybook dolls hardcover january 1, 1990 by marjorie a. She was the nancy ann storybook doll companies answer to ginny. Feb 16, 2006 this group is all about the small dolls made long ago called the nancy ann storybook dolls. The dolls were marketed to little girls, but, it is obvious that they had appeal to the mothers as well. Aug 22, 20 a simple collectors blog devoted to information sharing and identifying nancy ann storybook dolls from the 1930s,1940s, 1950sthis page is dedicated to my mom, who in my eyes is the ultimate nancy ann storybook doll collector. 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.
Story book doll by nancy ann 1930s, 1940s story book doll name. Nancy ann abbott was an aspiring actress who headed to hollywood in the 1920s to make her name in motion pictures. A small bisque doll that i collect are the nancy ann story book dolls from the 1930s and 1940s. Nancy ann story book dolls and similar dolls nice twice. Most muffies are marked with nancy ann, storybook or muffie or some combination. This is a location to share the story book dolls stories that come to me for rehab. The companys name was changed to nancy ann storybook dolls in 1945 and sales topped a million dollars. In 1945, the company name changed to nancy ann storybook dolls because so many of the dolls were.
Sculpted by dianna effner expressly for nancy ann storybook dolls, sweet violet is wearing a lilac and white dotted swiss and lace dress with a white slip and a pretty little hat adorned with violets. I recently had an excellent consignment of nancy ann dolls from a local collector. This site was designed to help enhance the enjoyment of collecting nancy ann dolls. She is wearing a yellow and orange plaid taffeta gown with a round neck, three quarter sleeves, and a gathered skirt. Marjorie millers book is the best book available on nancy ann storybook dolls made mostly in the 1930s 50s.
Vintage nancy ann storybook doll pudgy type sailor dress painted black shoes. Nancy ann storybook doll glinda, the good witch of the north 2018 p18nadd01. Nancy ann storybook dolls 19361947,syringa doll club sw idaho. This is a collector page devoted to information sharing and identifying nancy ann storybook dolls from the 1930s,1940s. The first small dolls were made of all bisque, later dolls are made of hard plastic. Find nancy ann storybook dolls and nancy ann storybook dolls bisque from a vast selection of dolls.
Get the best deals on nancy ann dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. Also, some people refer to any storybook doll as a nancy ann. Fair, in original box some chipping on the shoes nancy ann storybook dolls were tiny and popular childrens dolls made in the late 1930s1950s. One of nancy anns main line of dolls was storybook dolls which were named after nursery rhymes and jingles. The best deals on muffie, other nancy ann dolls, storybook. 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.
Click on an underlined dolls name to see more information and pictures of the dolls. This is a collector page devoted to information sharing and identifying. Nancy ann storybook bisque jointed baby in christening gown in fair shape. Topsy, the little black friend of eva also listed at this time, of the nasb dolls. This site was designed to help enhance the enjoyment of collecting nancy ann storybook dolls from the 1930s and 1940s. Nancy ann operated from 1936 until 1971 and was founded by nancy ann abbott in san francisco, california. It contains many pictures to help the reader identify dolls, and it includes an extensive history of the dolls and doll company. Nancy ann storybook dolls were tiny and popular childrens dolls made in the late 1930s1950s. Feb 26, 20 a simple collectors blog devoted to information sharing and identifying nancy ann storybook dolls from the 1930s,1940s, 1950sthis page is dedicated to my mom, who in my eyes is the ultimate nancy ann storybook doll collector.
Nancy ann story books were made in san francisco between 1930s and 1950s. They became very popular and so many companies made similar dolls. At first, abbott was assigned brief roles as a dancer. 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. Buying and selling nancy ann storybook collectible dolls is a breeze if you know what youre doing. The dress of the doll in the rose dress has holes in the overlay. Story book doll by nancy ann 1930s, 1940s story book doll. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vintage 1953 nancy ann style show doll, tea roses, no. 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. Doll is in excellent condition though some slight discoloration to his white shirt. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Robert tonner bought the company from the current owners recently and again we have the beautiful petite bisque dolls sculpted by dianna effner to enjoy. Abbotts original, 1930s storybook dolls were bisque with painted eyes and were similar in appearance to my 1948 doll, which was fashioned to look like her original dolls. This group is all about the small dolls made long ago called the nancy ann storybook dolls. A look at the spring 2018 issue of doll news magazine, including great articles about nancy ann storybook dolls, remcos littlechaps, early steiff dolls, kachina dolls, hallmark doll. The collecting of nancy ann storybook dolls home facebook. Judys doll shop robt tonner nancy ann storybook dolls. No boxes but each is tagged with the name and number. In 1937, she became incorporated and nancy ann dressed dolls was born. Note that some dolls numbers changed over time or were used for multiple dolls.
The abbreviation nasb is used for nancy ann story book doll company small all bisque dolls. Shes wearing a wonderful embroidered new dress and shoes. The nancy ann storybook doll company was incorporated in early 1938. Initially, i thought my doll was one of the original bisque, 1930s storybook dolls that the founder of the company, nancy ann abbott, made. She is next to mint with her beautifully colored skin, red lips and upward. The collection is in excellent shape and quite old. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Like many another young american woman, she went to hollywood in. In february 1937, nancy ann and les formed nancy ann dressed dolls, with nancy ann handling production and les managing finances and promotion. Considering the current restrictions and uncertainty in the weeks ahead, as well as our population of attendees and potential financial impact to the event, we have made the decision to postpone the nancy ann west coast gathering originally scheduled for may 1, 2020, until it is once again safe to gather. Nancy ann storybook dolls have been around since the 1930s and continued until well into the 1950s. Nancy ann storybook dolls, a sweet october maiden, 196 rather shy series. What is the value of nancy ann storybook dolls answers. Nancy ann storybook dolls does have a quaint sound to it, and its emphasis on sweetness and purity might seem antiquated and oldfashioned.
A pearlheaded hat pin secures the straw hat to the doll s head. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Its owner was nancy ann abbot, an actress and dress designer. See more ideas about dolls, ann doll and vintage dolls. The hushabye and little miss pattycake baby dolls have not been included in this list. What is the value of an alice blue gown doll from nancy ann storybook dolls. She founded the nancy ann storybook dolls concern and at one time was the most widely known doll manufacturer on the west coast. You cant pick up the doll, hold it in your hand, turn it over and inspect it.
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