In my quest to find cute & kitschy vintage things, nothing is more dear to my heart than a vintage Nancy Ann doll.
A little history on Nancy Ann, courtesy of www.nancyanndolls.com :
The history of Nancy Ann Dolls began in 1936 when Nancy Ann Abbott started her doll-making venture. She is said to have started her company with $125, working from her apartment 16-18 hours per day. In 1937, she took a partner named Allan "Les" Rowland to handle the promotion and financial matters. Nancy Ann Dressed Dolls was incorporated on February 23, 1937 in San Francisco, California. By 1942, the company claimed a million dollar gross yearly income, and, in the 1950s, top production of dolls reached 12,000 per day. In late 1945, the company's name was changed to Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Inc.
These little beauties are timeless in age and character. Many can be purchased for less than $10 each on ebay.
My collection is small. I just began collecting this year. But I get so excited each time I bring a new cutie home.
My favorite Nancy Ann's are the frozen bisque ones with painted eyes.
On Ebay, the Hush a Bye Baby from the 1940's can go for as much as $100 and up.
Picture from Ebay, selling for $100.00
My collection is small. I just began collecting this year. But I get so excited each time I bring a new cutie home.
My favorite Nancy Ann's are the frozen bisque ones with painted eyes.On Ebay, the Hush a Bye Baby from the 1940's can go for as much as $100 and up.
Picture from Ebay, selling for $100.00Flickr also has a wonderful Nancy Ann group. Tons of precious Nancy Ann dolls captured in photos galore.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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