In this season of shopping and gift wrapping and endless commercials my mind begins to wander to the days when children didn't have whole room dedicated to their toys. If a child was lucky enough to have a doll in the 18th century, only one would suffice. What's more amazing is when these old and beloved toys survive hundreds of years and multiple children's love.
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| Williamsburg |
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| V&A, 1740s |
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| Deerfield Memorial Hall, c 1770 |
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| Museum of London, 1766-70 |
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| Christie's |
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| Bowes Museum, c 1735 |
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| V&A, c 1690-1710 |
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| The Met, Late 18th C |
For more images of dolls, the website
18th Century Notebook has amassed a fantastic online collection of these surviving toys.
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