April 19, 2001 Meeting Photos: Page 1- Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls
Marsha, with the help of her sister Cathy, sets up for the meeting.
Marsha has been collecting NASB dolls since childhood. Her mother, who was also a collector and doll lover, gave Marsha dolls as gifts. Marsha took very good care of her dolls, and many of her childhood dolls have survived in very good condition. Continuing to collect dolls as an adult, Marsha now has over 300 NASB dolls.
This page last updated: 9/9/2008
Body Types: Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls
Close obseration reveals that there are several different bodies used on these dolls. Following is a brief description of these types:
Dolls made of bisque (a ceramic material made in a kiln):
These dolls were the first produced. In the beginning, Nancy Ann obtained the doll parts from Japan. Eventually they produced their own parts in a factory they established in Berkeley, Ca. These dolls may or may ot have hip joints. A doll without hip joints is called a frozen-leg doll.
Dolls made of hard plastic were of two types:
- Painted-eye dolls
- Sleep eye dolls
The painted eye dolls preceded the sleep eye dolls. The plastic dolls may or may not have hip joints.
During the phase-in of the plastic dolls, some dolls would have both bisque and plastic parts.
Body styles also differ: some dolls will be found with pudgy bodies (like young children) and others will have a pronounced indentation at the waist with a slimmer look. The neck joint may also differ on both bisque and plastic dolls.
Nancy Ann also made other dolls, such as Nancy Ann Style Show, a much larger doll, and a much beloved doll called Muffie, with a cute toddler body.
