Dolls have been made by mothers for their daughters from many different kinds of materials. Dolls are a little girl's best friend. In early American settlements, dolls were crafted from scraps of fabric or whatever was lying around that was not needed. There was not much time for children to play because they helped out with the family chores. When little girls did have time for play, they may have only had one doll. Clothespins, wooden spoons, corn husks, rags, yarn, and socks have been used to make dolls. Faces were not necessary and were often left plain. A child could imagine her doll talking, laughing, or crying. It is these old-fashioned dolls that we feature in our Historical Doll Kits section.
4701 Clothespin Doll Kit makes two dolls, a girl and a boy, and includes two wooden flat-bottom clothespins, fabric, lace, ribbon, pipe cleaners, floss for hair, pattern, instructions and history. A fun project for doll makers and doll collectors.
4704 Pocket Folk Doll Kit makes two dolls and includes muslin, two different fabrics for dresses, sewing needle, embroidery floss, stuffing, instructions and history. Dolls measure 3-1/4 inches tall and can be stored in a pocket for a travel surprise for children.
4705 Handkerchief Doll Kit includes a 15-inch square white hemmed handkerchief, ribbon, lace, needle, embroidery floss, stuffing, instructions and history. Also known as a Church Doll. Easy to make.
4706 Yarn Doll Kit makes a 7-inch doll and includes yarn, felt, pattern, instructions and the history of yarn and felt. Felt colors will vary. Easy to make with no sewing required.
4708 Miss Poppet Doll Kit is based on a puppet-like 120-year-old historical doll. Includes fabric, string, yarn, stuffing, embroidery floss, needle, pattern, instructions and history. Approximately 13 inches.
4709 Spoon Doll Kit includes a North Carolina made wooden spoon, fabric, needle, embroidery floss, yarn, stuffing, instructions and the history of spoons. Approximately 4 inches.
4715 Rag Doll Kit is our Best Seller and includes fabric, yarn, needle, thread, pattern, stuffing, instructions and the history of rag dolls. This doll is referred to as a “pancake style doll” because it is flat on both sides. Approximately 11-1/4 inches.
4716 Topsy-Turvy Doll Kit is a classic antebellum doll that is actually two dolls in one. Includes fabric, lace, yarn, turning stick, floss, needle, thread, instructions, pattern and history. Also known as a Flip Doll and Upside Down Doll. Approximately 14 inches.
4717 Little Black Folk Doll Kit includes fabric, stuffing, floss, needle, pattern, instructions and the history of black dolls. Can be made with braided hair and entirely by hand if preferred. Approximately 4-3/4 inches. Available in a variety of dress colors.
4718 Pocahontas Doll Kit includes cotton fabric, suede cloth, yarn, beads, embroidery floss, needle, stuffing, stuffing stick, pattern, illustrated instructions and history. Based on the real historical Powhatan woman of influence from the early 1600s. Approx. 10-1/2 inches.
4721 Black Rag Doll Kit includes fabric, lace, stuffing, yarn, needle, floss, stuffing stick, pattern, illustrated instructions and the history of Black rag dolls. This doll is referred to as a “pancake style doll” because it is flat on both sides. Approximately 11-1/4 inches.
Historical Folk Toys’ owner, Julie Harris is working on a new doll kit to add to the collection of dolls she has already designed. Look for our new kit in 2026 on the Website and on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/HistoricalFolkToys/