Why We Love Dollhouses (And You Should Too!) - Ruby Lane Blog

Why We Love Dollhouses (And You Should Too!) - Ruby Lane Blog: The first dollhouses on record are probably the Dutch cabinet houses and Nuremburg doll houses, meant more for adults as cabinets of curiosities than for children.  The novel The Miniaturist is based on these. One great example that still survives is Mon Plaisir, from the 18th century. The Nuremberg House open, 1673 via Victoria and... Read more »

Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: RIP Mr. Lazarus, RIP Toys R Us

Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: RIP Mr. Lazarus, RIP Toys R Us: The last two weeks have proved to be very sad for the retail world of toys and dolls.  Toys R Us announced they would be going out of busine...

Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: RIP Mr. Lazarus, RIP Toys R Us

Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: RIP Mr. Lazarus, RIP Toys R Us: The last two weeks have proved to be very sad for the retail world of toys and dolls.  Toys R Us announced they would be going out of busine...

Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: Give us a Follow: Ruby Lane Dolls on Pinterest

Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: Give us a Follow: Ruby Lane Dolls on Pinterest: Here is the link to Ruby Lane Dolls on Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/rubylanedolls/ . Our boards cover our Blog, specials like ou...

Dolls of Good Character; The Children Of The American Character Doll Company - Ruby Lane Blog

Dolls of Good Character; The Children Of The American Character Doll Company - Ruby Lane Blog: If you love baby dolls, Betsy McCall, Sweet Sue, or Tiny Tears, then you love dolls by the American Character Doll Company.  American Character was in business from 1919 to 1968, and trademarked the name “Petite” found embossed on many of the early composition dolls from the 20s.  They were known for mama dolls and... Read more »

Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: Siobhan (Joan)

Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: Siobhan (Joan): Our cat Bangles is inspecting one of our latest additions to the museum, the little girl in the pink frothy dress is named Siobhan, or ...