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ALL DOLLED UP

You don’t have to be a little girl to love dolls. Millions of Americans spend a lot of money collecting them. For some, it reminds them of their childhood. For others, it’s memorabilia handed down for generations. And for still others, it’s a money making business.

Take a look at the stories behind the history of and fascination with some of America’s most famous, and much loved, dolls.


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HOWDY DOODY
Why is he so popular?

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CABBAGE PATCH DOLLS
How the kids sprang from the patch.

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THE AUCTION HOUSE
How dolls are appraised.

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