You’ll find dolls in all shapes and sizes, from early to modern, from well made to primitive. They reflect scenes of daily life, of celebration, performing arts, rituals and much more. You’ll be surprised by all the different looks and styles.

All dolls are photographed like fashion models and described in detail. There’s information about origin, the clothes they wear, what they represent. A postcard matches each doll to show how the costume is – or used to be – worn in real life.

And, to make this an even more fun experience than it already is, a little folk tune is included in all descriptions. You’re happy now, right?

Like most collectors, I love to connect with like-minded people. If you feel the same then join my National Costume Doll ID Group on Facebook. The group will not only tell you where your doll is from but also gives room for admiring each other’s dolls and information sharing is high on the agenda. See you there! If you’re not a group person there is always my Facebook page to follow.

You can offer me diamonds but no, sorry, my dolls are going nowhere. I can point you in the one and only right direction though, my shop poppentopper.com. Take a peek there, lovely dolls are waiting for a caring new home. Your home!

Poppentopper is Dutch. Poppen means ‘dolls’ and topper is something like ‘you are the best’. Yay, I’m poppentopper!