20th Century Paper Dolls Identification Values. 20th century paper doll publishing was dominated by just a few large companies but there were scores of smaller companies that contributed to an industry that is now sadly in retreat. An Identification and Value Guide states that in 1910 the popular songs Down by the Old Mill Stream and Let Me Call You Sweetheart sold over 5 million copies each.
An Identification and Value Guide states that in 1910 the popular songs Down by the Old Mill Stream and Let Me Call You Sweetheart sold over 5 million copies each. Technological advances in the 19 th century dropped the cost of printing and made reproducing pictures much easier leading to an explosion of illustrated paper ephemera including prints books magazines and cards. Some of the most beautiful and collectible antique dolls of the mid-20th century were made out of rags but dont let that characterization fool you especially if the rag dolls in question were sewn and painted by the great Madame Lenci.
English wax peddlers were also produced in the 1800s.
Technological advances in the 19 th century dropped the cost of printing and made reproducing pictures much easier leading to an explosion of illustrated paper ephemera including prints books magazines and cards. Alexander Doll Face Molds. Values by Young Mary Paperback 2 -20th Century Paper Dolls Identification. A Guide to Identification Care and Prices of H.