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Porcelain collector doll 'Baby Megan Tiny Tot' from the 'Tiny Tots' series by Carol Nordstrand, manufactured by The L.L. Knickerbocker Co., Inc.

Porcelain collector doll 'Baby Megan Tiny Tot' from the 'Tiny Tots' series by Carol Nordstrand, manufactured by The L.L. Knickerbocker Co., Inc.

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History

This porcelain collector doll was produced by The L.L. Knickerbocker Co., Inc., based in Lake Forest, California, during the late 1980s to 1990s. The 'Tiny Tots' series by artist Carol Nordstrand featured small-scale porcelain dolls designed as collectibles rather than toys, reflecting the popularity of limited-edition and artist-designed dolls during this era. These dolls were typically sold through specialty shops, catalogs, and direct marketing channels. Porcelain collector dolls like Baby Megan appeal to doll enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate fine craftsmanship, nostalgic charm, and the artistry of limited-edition pieces. The market for such dolls includes dedicated collectors of porcelain figurines, vintage toy enthusiasts, and those interested in preserving examples of late 20th-century American collectible culture. These dolls are valued for their delicate features, hand-painted details, and the historical snapshot they provide of collectible trends from that period.

Origin

Lake Forest, California, United States

Maker

The L.L. Knickerbocker Co., Inc. / Carol Nordstrand

Time period

circa 1980s–1990s