Vintage cloth and rag dolls

In Europe, dolls made of

cloth and rags were popular among children during the Middle Ages. These dolls

were often made by mothers or grandmothers for their children and were often

simple in design, with little or no facial features.

During the 18th and 19th

centuries, cloth and rag dolls became more popular and began to be

mass-produced. Many of these dolls were made by hand and were sold in markets

and shops. They were often made from scraps of fabric and were often dressed in

clothing that was similar to what people wore at the time.

In the 20th century, the

production of cloth and rag dolls became more industrialized. Dolls were made

using machines and were often made from a variety of materials, including

cotton, wool, and synthetic fabrics. These dolls were often sold in toy stores

and department stores and were marketed to children as more... well as adults who

collected dolls.