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Dolls

The history of dolls goes back thousands of years. In ancient times, dolls were made from wood, clay, and fabric. In the Middle Ages, they were simple rag or wooden dolls. In the 18th–19th centuries, porcelain dolls became popular, often with elegant clothing and real hair. From the late 19th century, industrial production and plastic made dolls cheaper and more accessible. In 1959, Barbie marked a new era. Today, dolls are not only toys, but can also carry cultural and social meanings.

Simon és Halbig

István Dobó Castle Museum

Hungarian National Museum

Hungarian National Museum

Hungarian National Museum

Käthe Kruse

Hungarian National Museum

Hungarian National Museum

Franz Ringer

Hungarian National Museum

Papp Ferencné Temesvári Katalin (népművészet mestere)

István Dobó Castle Museum

Hungarian National Museum

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Hungarian National Museum

Hungarian National Museum

Hungarian National Museum

Hungarian National Museum

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Kiss Miklósné (1924-)

HNM-PCC Hungarian National Museum, Palóc Museum

Hungarian National Museum

Hungarian National Museum

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Juhász Árpád

Hungarian National Museum

Simon - Halbig babagyár (Gräfenhain)

Museum of Applied Arts Budapest