Dolls vary tremendously and have done so for centuries. There are toy dolls, comic book character dolls, and also cartoon and movie character dolls. There are dolls for collecting and there are antique-type dolls that have very high value.
The doll has existed for a long time through history and is still popular even in the computer age, as collectibles and as toys. First dolls were around in ancient times and were made from any of the following: wood, clay or animal fur.
Only one doll has been found to date back to pre-historic times, and this one was located in Babylon. However, they have been found to date back to Roman times and in ancient Egypt and Greece as they have been found in children's graves.
Back in the 16th century, Europeans began to make dolls from wood. Then, in the 18th century materials such as paper Mache and wax were used either instead or in combination with wood. In addition, porcelain became a popular material to use in their construction, and this material has proved most popular in more recent times, not least because it lasts longer.
These days, modern dolls are made from porcelain, plastics and a variety of other materials. There are dolls to resemble cartoon or comic characters. Others are made to showcase fashion styles. And then there are dolls to resemble characters from films, such as Edward and Bella in the Twilight movie. You can find a doll to suit almost any taste.
Barbie dolls are perhaps the most well-known dolls. These were introduced in the late 1950's and are still highly popular. They were at first produced for young girls but now all age groups collect them.
Many dolls are collected including Barbie dolls. They come in all shapes and sizes and suit any age group.
Which ever is your reason for buying a doll, they will always be popular and loved by all ages in every country around the globe.
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