Description: The history of Nancy Ann Dolls began in 1936 when Nancy Ann Abbott started her doll-making venture. The first dolls made were small 3-3/4" bisque baby dolls from the "Hush-a-Bye" collection with the doll bodies made in Japan. The 5" Storybook dolls began being produced in late 1936. Doll bodies began being made in California in 1939. Artists painted the facial features, therefore, giving each doll its own special look. During the war years, the potteries made bisque cups, platters, and dishes for the Navy hospitals along with dolls. The government felt the dolls were necessary for morale and demand for the dolls was high. Many were sent by convoy to Hawaii where soldiers were able to buy the dolls and send them home to their loved ones. By the late 1940s, the company was producing the largest doll volume in the nation. However, in the 1950s and 1960s, as Nancy Ann's health began to fail, the company's production also slowed. Nancy Ann Abbott, who had become known as "The Doll Lady" passed away in 1964.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: New Braunfels, Texas
End Time: 2024-09-23T16:41:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.99 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Nancy Ann
Unit of Sale: Lot
Type: Doll
Set Includes: Doll
Franchise: Nancy Ann Storybook
Product Line: Storybook
Vintage: Yes
