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Sign in to saveA doll () is a model typically of a human or humanoid character, often used as a toy for children. Dolls have also been used in traditional religious rituals throughout the world. Traditional dolls made of materials such as clay and wood are found in the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe. The earliest documented dolls go back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. They have been made as crude, rudimentary playthings as well as elaborate art. Modern doll manufacturing has its roots in Germany, from the 15th century. With industrialization and new materials such as porcelain an
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A doll is a model of a human or humanoid figure, traditionally used as a toy for children and also in religious rituals across many cultures. Dolls have existed since ancient times, made from various materials like clay and wood, and have evolved from simple playthings to elaborate works of art as manufacturing techniques advanced.
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10 sectionsContents
- History, types and materials
- Early history and traditional dolls
- Industrial era
- Modern era
- Uses, appearances and issues
- Doll hospitals
- Dolls and children's tales
- References
- Works cited
- External links
A doll () is a model typically of a human or humanoid character, often used as a toy for children. Dolls have also been used in traditional religious rituals throughout the world. Traditional dolls made of materials such as clay and wood are found in the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe. The earliest documented dolls go back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. They have been made as crude, rudimentary playthings as well as elaborate art. Modern doll manufacturing has its roots in Germany, from the 15th century. With industrialization and new materials such as porcelain and plastic, dolls were increasingly mass-produced. During the 20th century, dolls became increasingly popular as collectibles.
==History, types and materials==