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Circa: 2000
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. From Introduction:From its homespun roots in the mid-1920s the Vogue Company grew to become one of the doll industry's most prolific firms. Jennie Graves' desire to produce a doll much smaller than was the standard at the time, proved to be truly visionary. Gifted with both design skills and a mind for business, she created "Toddles" the composition, predecessor to Ginny. A "Ginny" model appeared in Vogue's 1950 catalogue, however, it wasn't until 1952 that "Ginny" became the doll's trademark name with both dealers and buyers. The name also stuck partially due to the fact that Mrs. Graves' daughter, now involved with the family business, was named Virginia. As time progressed, other family members appeared such as Jill, Jan, Ginnette and Jeff, which also had to compete with similar dolls on the market. Vogue was consistent in their quality and design, outlasting other competitors in the doll market.
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| They also changed with the times by updating Ginny's body and outfits accordingly and offering loads of assorted accessories and play items to complement Ginny. The small eight-inch dolls today evoke memories of childhood and play. For the most part, the dolls and outfits have the special detail and attention not found today in common mass-produced models. The Ginny doll will continue to be a sentimental favorite amongst collectors as there are still many vintage models that can be found, even today. Mrs. Graves in speaking of Vogue indeed had it right when she deemed both the company and Ginny, herself, as "The Leaders in Doll Society". Includes many color photographs, identification, accessories, and price guide to Ginny dolls. |
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