tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post8916334573794291024..comments2024-03-28T10:07:02.660-05:00Comments on Black Doll Collecting: Black Dolls From Around the World - AfricaBlack Doll Enthusiasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-24236452571350350142012-03-16T12:18:38.918-05:002012-03-16T12:18:38.918-05:00Your doll is a Topsy-Turvy (sometimes spelled Tops...Your doll is a Topsy-Turvy (sometimes spelled Topsy-Turvey). The dolls can either be white on one side and black on the other or both sides the same ethnicity. <br /><br />There is a story behind the original Topsy-Turvy dolls which is described in detail <a href="http://www.historicalfolktoys.com/catcont/4716.html" rel="nofollow">here.</a><br /><br />Purchased from Barbados, your doll is considered a souvenir Topsy-Turvy doll. <br /><br />I hope this helps!<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-36985308144324888532012-03-16T11:58:40.279-05:002012-03-16T11:58:40.279-05:00I purchased a reversible doll in Barbados. Each do...I purchased a reversible doll in Barbados. Each doll is a black women with head wrap and colorful print dresses. No one I talked to there knew anything about them. Are they just tourist items or is there a story behind them? Thanks...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-41024613412775319012010-04-22T20:28:54.638-05:002010-04-22T20:28:54.638-05:00I need to buy an Equatorial Guinea doll. If you ha...I need to buy an Equatorial Guinea doll. If you have info about that, pleas email me at hermanabeta@yahoo.com. Thanks!<br />DinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-27691394578365092622010-03-04T08:57:06.705-06:002010-03-04T08:57:06.705-06:00I simply love their versions of rag dolls. This c...I simply love their versions of rag dolls. This comes from a rag doll enthusiast.Hugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09562740574601527355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-86116649295259954142010-03-02T09:20:54.566-06:002010-03-02T09:20:54.566-06:00Debbie you must be a mind reader! I was wondering ...Debbie you must be a mind reader! I was wondering if you were going to do a blog on these wonderful African dolls! I'm glad I was able to contribute (via photos) to your blog.Thanks for the info.! <br />BTW I tried to see if I could find Elizabeth Cameron's book on Amazon but it is not available :(!!<br />BonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com