The Evolution of Dolls: From Prehistoric Times to Now
It may come to some surprise but dolls have been used by people since 2000 B.C. There use and application within ancient societies and those of today has never really changed.
Online, April 25, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Dolls have been found in Egyptian graves dating back over 4,000 years. Dolls we're constructed on flat pieces of wood and used for ceremonial as well as entertainment purposes. In the tombs of Egyptian royalty, dolls made of pottery with elaborate and ornate designs painted on them were found along with other valuable possessions.
The use of clay, wood, and raw materials for dolls did not change until the Roman Era. Romans would make dolls with the use of wax, string, and even bone. The dolls found in Roman archeological sites have had a distinct lifelike feature as if they we're made to resemble humans as closely as possible. It is believed Roman dolls we're made to depict many of their Gods and Goddesses.
Until the 1800's, dolls remained relatively unchanged. Europe pioneered doll production as a business and developed an alternative to wood. Wood in the form of wood pulp was used as a mold material along with other chemicals in order to mass produce dolls. Custom doll dresses and clothes still had to be made by hand. Wax was also used as a mold for dolls and figures throughout Europe during the late 17th and 18th centuries.
The invention of porcelain in China led the production of porcelain dolls in major chinese cites. European travelers who saw the application of porcelain in doll production in China used the same technology to produce porcelain dolls in Germany, France and Denmark.
The use of porcelain, linen, or cotton for doll manufacturing remained steady until World War II. Doll makers began experimenting with plastic manufactured the first hard plastic dolls in the early 1940's. The durability in plastic dolls led to the application of rubber and vinyl in the production of dolls.
Today, dolls are primarily made of plastic, although porcelain, wood, cotton, and paper is still commonly used throughout the world. Doll clothing has continued to be made by hand as unique and life-like clothing has always been in demand. If you're looking for custom made doll clothes, look no further than Custom Doll Dresses. Offering a variety of styles and selections as well as custom, hand-made doll clothes, they can have your dolls or the dolls of that special someone dressed with the most unique and amazing doll clothes. Check them out online at www.customdolldresses.com