Folk and Fashion Dolls

My name is Kim J.  I'm a retired RN.  I grew up in northern NJ, USA where we are fortunate to have a huge diverse population of people with roots from all over the world.  I started collecting dolls 40 years ago and naturally gravitated towards ethnic/cultural dolls as well as American made dolls of the 20th century.  Although I have thinned my collection over recent years, I still maintain a vast  doll reference library. 
  With my channel I hope to #1) highlight different regions of the world through the use of dolls.  #2) explore the therapeutic use of dolls and the act of collecting  #3)  help new collectors avoid common mistakes such as impulse buying without research  #4) advise on ongoing care, maintenance and hazards to be aware of especially with the older composition dolls and #5) become a resource of information on dolls made in the 20th century.
Now in 2026 I need to sell some dolls and hope to do live sales.  I hope to meet other doll lovers and learn about their dolls.