Victorian Doll Clothes

In the late Middle Ages, dolls served the function that modern fashion magazines serve today. Women of nobility who wanted information about the fashion trends in other European countries would commission a doll that was dressed in clothing designed by the most popular fashion designers. The dolls were originally intended for the mother, not the daughter. They were only passed down to the child when the dresses went out of style.

Doll manufacturing did not become an American industry until the late 1860s.

Doll manufacturing did not become an American industry until the late 1860s. The bodies of the dolls were produced domestically, but the heads were still imported from France, Switzerland and Germany. As the 20th century approached, both Europeans and Americans became interested in dolls that portrayed various figures in royalty. Gradually, as the fascination with royalty began to decrease, dolls began to represent the proletariat class in society. We began to see ballet dancer dolls, doctors, chimney sweeps, kitchen chefs, sportsman, soldiers and sailors.

If you are an avid Victorian doll collector, you are probably concerned with doll conservation and repair. Our links page on Vee’s Victorians has a helpful forum that lists various doll repair services throughout the United States. However, there are certain important strategies you can take to make your Victorian doll and her clothes last through the generations.

In order to avoid the fading of skin tones, keep your doll away from direct sunlight. Since artificial light will also cause fading, store your dolls away from direct lighting sources. The room temperature your dolls are stored in should be no higher than 70° F.

Whether you have a Victorian doll or any other types of dolls, Vee’s Victorians can produce the best doll clothing to enhance your doll and give her a unique look, right down to the very last ruffle, collar, and button. Preserve history.

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