Porcelain doll with cloth body by Russ Berrie

Russ Berrie and Company was a major American giftware and toy company founded in 1963, known for producing collectible dolls, plush toys, and decorative items from the 1970s through the early 2000s. Their porcelain dolls featured hand-painted bisque heads, hands, and feet with soft cloth bodies, and were widely distributed through gift shops, department stores, and specialty retailers during the 1980s and 1990s. Russ porcelain dolls appeal to nostalgic collectors who remember the brand from their childhood, as well as doll enthusiasts who appreciate affordable vintage collectibles. While these dolls were popular decorative items during their production era, the secondary market for mass-produced collectible dolls has declined significantly since the early 2000s. They remain valued by collectors focusing on specific manufacturers or seeking affordable vintage dolls for display or sentimental purposes.