See more ideas about ann doll, vintage dolls and old dolls. The collecting of nancy ann storybook dolls home facebook. The abbreviation nasb is used for nancy ann story book doll company small all bisque dolls. Designed and manufactured exclusively for nancy ann story book dolls inc. By far the best place to buy and sell these highly collectible dolls is on ebay. Any lovercollector of nancy ann storybook dolls will enjoy this book. In this doll book, the history of the company is presented, as well as a chronology of molds and trademarks, boxes, labels and inserts, furniture, special items, advertisements, and original company brochures. Dolls by manufacturer storybook nancy ann vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at.
May 05, 2010 to compete with ideal nancy ann came out with miss nancy ann and little miss nancy ann in 1957. Click on an underlined dolls name to see more information and pictures of the dolls. Our sweet violet nancy ann isnt wearing blue but it makes her no less sweet. When selling nancy ann storybook dolls, especially when selling them online, these factors are much more important. Nancy ann storybook dolls 19361947,syringa doll club sw idaho. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. In 1937, she took a partner named allan les rowland to handle the promotion and financial matters. Get the best deals for nancy ann storybook dolls japan at. The doll comes in the original box with red polka dots and nancy ann storybook doll written between the dots.
Over time, the company would change the composition and look of their dolls, and in 1945 they even changed the company name to nancy ann storybook dolls inc. Which brings me to the nancy ann storybook doll company. Todays arrivals this weeks arrivals shop directory new shops todays featured shops all items. Lot 4 vintage nancy ann storybook dolls of the month in box 189, 190, 191, 192. If you already know that your doll is a nancy ann storybook doll and are trying to. Nancy ann story book dolls and similar dolls nice twice. Nancy ann storybook doll collection constant contact. The best deals on muffie, other nancy ann dolls, storybook. This is one of the best doll identification reference books i now own. My late wife loved these dolls and even went by the internet name of nasbwmn.
She started making dolls to supplement her income during the depression. I recently had an excellent consignment of nancy ann dolls from a local collector. Nancy ann storybook dolls west coast gathering home facebook. Sculpted by dianna effner expressly for nancy ann storybook dolls, sweet violet is wearing a lilac and white dotted swiss and lace dress with a white slip and a pretty little hat adorned with violets. I have made this group in her honor, and look forward to some day a long time from now perhaps giving her dolls to a granddaughter. This is a location to share the story book dolls stories that come to me for rehab. What is the value of an alice blue gown doll from nancy ann storybook dolls.
Another later doll is lori ann, she seems to be a flattened version of the vinyl muffie mold. Feb 16, 2006 this group is all about the small dolls made long ago called the nancy ann storybook dolls. The collecting of nancy ann storybook dolls facebook. Unfollow nancy ann storybook dolls to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Buying and selling nancy ann storybook collectible dolls is a breeze if you know what youre doing. Today i bought a vintage shelf and on the back there was a label that reads. Collectors will find the history of the nancy ann storybook doll company, help in identifying storybook dolls, and dolls for sale. I was overjoyed to find a few dolls from my collection for whom i did not have names, but there were more that i did not find. Nancy ann storybook dolls dolls ruby lane follow this search. Most bisque dolls will be marked on the back of the neck with dollmakers marks such as storybookdollusa11 or judyannusa, but some genuine.
I went to a bookstore and looked at some doll guides so i could be 100% sure of what i had. These are high healed dolls and they are comparable to the revlon dolls. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The first small dolls were made of all bisque, later dolls are made of hard plastic. This site was designed to help enhance the enjoyment of collecting nancy ann dolls. In the first volume about these dolls, encyclopedia of bisque nancy ann storybook dolls, 19361947, pardee and her coauthor jackie robertson cataloged the hundreds of bisque storybook dolls made by the company. It is in rough shape and i am not sure if the paint is original. Nancy ann operated from 1936 until 1971 and was founded by nancy ann abbott 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. Holiday delivery schedule applies to shipping within the contiguous united states for orders placed before noon est on in stock items for delivery by christmas. Feb 21, 2017 won a few vintage nancy ann storybook dolls and a wool pipe cleaner tiger. We will be having a nancy ann storybook doll luncheon in the future.
Get the best deal for nancy ann storybook dolls from the largest online selection at. This is a fan page and a source of information for the gathering. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. But doubt much more than that since she is not a early character. Encyclopedia of nancy ann storybook dolls by elaine m.
Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. In volume 2, pardee has enlisted the knowledge of deanna bardfield, anne lien. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Its owner was nancy ann abbot, an actress and dress designer. They became very popular and so many companies made similar dolls. If you would like to receive updates please send me your name and address. What is the value of nancy ann storybook dolls answers. This category has both and includes such makers as kerr and hine, virga, hollywood and others. Nancy ann operated from 1936 until 1971 and was founded by. For the best experience please update your browser. Vintage nancy ann storybook doll big sister goes to play red stripe dress 61 vintage nancy ann storybook dollbig sister goes to play, tallcomes with everything shown red stripe dress condition is usedfrom pet free and smoke free home i ship fast and internationally big and little sister, nancy ann storybook dolls see more. The nancy ann storybook doll company was incorporated in early 1938. Vintage nancy ann storybook doll pudgy type sailor dress painted black shoes. Nancy ann story books were made in san francisco between 1930s and 1950s.
The box is in fairly good shape none of the corners are torn but t are some small water marks on the lid and normal wear. The history of nancy ann dolls began in 1936 when nancy ann abbott started her doll making venture. This is a collector page devoted to information sharing and identifying nancy ann storybook dolls from the 1930s,1940s. The hushabye and little miss pattycake baby dolls have not been included in this list. Collectors will find the history of the nancy ann storybook doll company. Jun 22, 2016 well stop supporting this browser soon. Theres something about these little dolls that just tugs at my aw. Doll is in excellent condition though some slight discoloration to his white shirt. The following list comes from nancy ann storybook doll brochures. Welcome to the nancy ann west coast gathering facebook page.
All the colorful pictures are wonderful and have me ready to go nancy ann storybook doll shopping. In late 1945, the companys name was changed to nancy ann storybook dolls inc. See todays nancy ann dolls for sale, best offer and auction. Thank you for supporting our little shop, we appreciate it. Won a few vintage nancy ann storybook dolls and a wool pipe cleaner tiger. Note that some dolls numbers changed over time or were used for multiple dolls. Nancy ann storybook dolls bridged the gap between tiny tears and barbie. I learned quite a bit about the nancy ann storybook dolls history as well as helping me identify the dolls in my collection. Tiny classic dolls that make a wonderful gift for you or a loved one. You can also check your local library to see if they have doll guides. Nancy ann dressed dolls was incorporated on february 23, 1937 in san francisco, california. Get the best deals on nancy ann storybook dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. Nancy ann bisque storybook doll mistress mary 119 in box anne shirley, ann doll. Nancy ann storybook doll, nun, circa 1930s or 40s collectors weekly this doll has literally never been out of the box, hmmm, wonder why, no one wants to play with a nun.