What are compositional dolls?

The composition of dolls began to replace porcelain and bishop dolls on the US market at the beginning of the 20th century. This transition occurred due to two different factors. First, because of the First World War, Americans stopped buying imported German dolls that allowed dolls from other places to get into the entrance. Secondly, this type of doll has become more convenient because it was much cheaper and much less likely to break than Biskutan dolls.

Due to these factors, in America, composition dolls have become the 20th century. At the end of the 40s. The hard plastic eventually pushed the composition from the market in the 50s, simply because the hard plastic was even more durable. The dolls were then painted a thick layer of colored color. On the top of the meat were painted features such as eyebrows, eyelashes and lips and blush on the cheeks, back of hands, elbows and knees. Was the layer of sealant over itBo paint to protect the features and seal the composition.

much more resistant than their predecessors, Composition Dolls would withstand much more game clothing. Sometimes they had hair shaped, which meant that the mold of the head was simply shaped and painted to resemble the hair; Others stuck to the wigs of Mohair. The dolls were dressed in stylish clothing that often showed an impressive degree of detail. Most of them were created in a picture of children or young children. Some fairy tales such as Scarlett O'Hara and Louisa May Alcott's little women were also sold, and Shirley Temple Dolls were particularly popular.

Although doll composite is not as fragile as bishop dolls, they still show age and wear. They tend to burst or break with excessive use. Also over the course of time and under changing conditions such as humidity and temperature, the outer layer of colorIt can develop fine surface cracks called spreading. Madness can only occur in certain areas, or it can spread to each part of the doll body. In extreme cases, the color can be discarded and the composition under it.

For the vulnerability of materials, the composition dolls require special care to maintain their beauty. These dolls should never be stored in a place that suffers from extreme temperatures or carries the risk of floods. It should also be taken to care for their packaging of silk paper. They should never be closed in plastic, because the inability of plastic to breathe will result in moisture retained and possible damage or rot of mold.