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Doll boom drives toy industry growth worldwide
The birth of over 17 million babies in five years spurred a doll trade expansion. In that period more than 25 million dolls across sizes sold for five cents to 25 dollars. Makers like the Ideal Novelty and Toy Co produced about 1.5 million dolls last year with skilled labor and play-value details.
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Ideal Novelty and Toy Company
Dolly
Sandra Wiggington
Mary Maidenbauer
Hans Reinhardt
Kina Featurar