Dolls are popular collectibles. The ones with bisque heads that were made in the Thuringia region of Germany beginning in the latter half of the 19th century are eagerly sought by some collectors....
Among the most rare antique and collectible dolls are the talking dolls. The earliest talking dolls were the "mama" dolls or "cryers" of the 1800s. These dolls get their name from the noise they emit...