DeAgostini collection: dolls in folk costumes

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:46

Created dolls in folk costumes are not just for games, they are created for collecting. Each doll is individual in its own unique outfit. The only thing they have in common is the porcelain they are made of.

Biography of the famous DeAgostini

DeAgostini has been in business since 1901. After 58 years, he publishes the first encyclopedias that are gaining popularity in Italy. He also works on a series of historical journals, studying a lot of literature. After that, the author prints more than 250 publications and distributes them in 40 countries around the world. His works will reach Russia only in 2004. DeAgostini's most famous works are puppets in folk costumes.

A bit of history

It all starts back in 1901. In Italy, a company is opened under the leadership of DeAgostini and the production of new and amazing dolls begins. Each was made of porcelain, and was dressed in national clothes of different peoples of the world. They were named after the creator - "DeAgostini".

At first, the DeAgostini dolls of the peoples of the world did not use specialpopularity. Until 2004, little was known about them in the world market. However, after the appearance of porcelain beauties in the Russian market, the demand for them began to increase. Since DeAgostini created unusual dolls, their price was much higher than that of ordinary plastic Barbies. For example, in 2005 Barbie could be purchased for 40 rubles, and a porcelain fashionista for 250-300 rubles. At the same time, there were those who could afford to buy a gorgeous doll, even for such a high price.

DeAgostini: work on publishing the first doll magazine

Shortly after the birth of porcelain beauties, work begins on the publishing house of the magazines of the collection "Dolls in costumes of the world of DeAgostini". Each issue described the history of a certain nation, its customs, traditions and holidays. Particular attention was paid to photographs and paintings.

On the cover of the magazine was a porcelain fashionista dressed in the national dress of the people, which was discussed below. DeAgostini described the outfit "from the cover" on the first pages of the magazine, and also did not forget to indicate not only the women's, but also the men's national costume. All the information was combined with pictures that vividly depict everything that the author wrote about.

Short list of published numbers:

1. India.
2. Chile.
3. Greece.
4. Netherlands.
5. Morocco.
6. Hungary.
7. New Zealand.
8. Finland.
9. Thailand.
10. Switzerland.

This is not the whole list. In total, DeAgostini created 33 magazines under title "Dolls in costumes of the peoples of the world."

DeAgostini: second magazine publisher

People's interest in dolls was constantly growing, so the publishing house of a new collection of DeAgostini's magazines "Dolls in Folk Costumes" began. Here the author also placed on the cover a picture with a doll in a national costume. The story about this outfit began on the second page. Again, the author did not forget to acquaint readers with both women's and men's national clothes. Further, information was provided about the holidays, games, customs and traditions of this people. DeAgostini selected the most colorful illustrations for each page.

However, the magazine was launched with a "surprise". DeAgostini made the bold decision to invest in each issue of the magazine a miniature copy of the famous porcelain dolls. Each copy of the dolls was handmade.

Short list of published magazines DeAgostini "Dolls in folk costumes". Winter, summer, holiday and wedding suits:

1. Moscow province.
2. Kostroma province.
3. Karachay-Cherkessia.
4. Kyiv province.
5. Arkhangelsk province.
6. Pskov province.
7. Kalmykia.
8. Minsk province.
9. Smolensk province.
10. Voronezh province.

A total of 50 magazines were planned to be published, but they quickly sold out, and DeAgostini published 84 issues.

DeAgostini: work on publishing a third doll magazine

After a resounding successwork continues on the creation of a new collection of DeAgostini's magazines "Dolls: Ladies of the Age".

The author creates porcelain ladies based on the image of literary heroines. Each is not like the others and personifies a beautiful lady of a certain era. All dolls are handmade.

Together with the "Ladies of the Epoch" a magazine is published that tells about the literary heroines on the basis of which they were made. Each issue contains informative information about this beauty.

DeAgostini continues to decorate the cover with the doll she talks about in the magazine. On the first pages, the author shares the historical events of a certain era. The following talk about dresses, costumes and accessories. Several pages are devoted to antique dolls that are in demand among collectors. All this is accompanied by colorful illustrations. The latest pages of the magazine introduce readers to the biography of the author, who created the prototype of the heroine.

It was planned to release 40 issues, but DeAgostini continued to work up to 105 issues. The most famous of them:

1. Bulgakovskaya Margarita.
2. Anna Karenina.
3. Natasha Rostova.
4. Tatiana Larina.
5. Elizabeth Bennet.
6. Charlotte Stant.
7. Scarlett.
8. Rebecca Sharp.
9. Larisa Ogudalova.
10. Carmen.

Thanks to such magazines it was possible to get acquainted with the peoples and their activities, as well as learn a lot of new and useful information. Issues were published twice a month. The dolls that went with the "addition" were made only by hand and were about 30 cm.

Dolls of the world DeAgostini

Over the past ten years, more than 200 types of porcelain dolls have been created. And each of them is unique. All beauties are made exclusively by hand. The base is porcelain. Further, DeAgostini made the desired outfit and decorated the doll with it. Clothing was only national.

To embody the desired image, the author studied a lot of literature, traveled, studied painting, visited exhibitions and museums. Subsequently, he reflected everything studied in his works.

Each DeAgostini magazine has been designed for all ages. The smallest ones studied it with their parents and played with dolls. The older ones got acquainted with all the information collected in it and for a while “went on a journey” to one or another era, where they got acquainted with different peoples. Adults purchased the magazine not only to read with children, but also to collect exclusive dolls of the world "DeAgostini".

Doll collecting

Porcelain fashionistas began to appear in the 90s. As mentioned above, they were very expensive at first. However, collectors immediately drew attention to new and very interesting persons. Dolls in historical costumes "DeAgostini" are of particular value. Each beauty and her outfit carry a piece of history. The magazine is an add-on that allows you to learn even more about the history of the peoples of the world.

Total DeAgostini released:

1. 33 numbers "Dolls in costumes of the world".
2. 84 numbers "Dolls in folk costumes".
3. 105 issues of Dolls: Ladies of the Age.
4. Over 200 collectible dolls.

Dolls today

Today it is very difficult to find the very first collection of DeAgostini "Dolls in Folk Costumes". Art connoisseurs will not agree to part with even one fashionista. At the same time, it is difficult to find at least one issue of the famous magazine. Even on the Internet, not all issues are found. And those that can be found will be difficult to buy because they are out of stock.

Thus, today the collection of dolls is considered very valuable. And the cost will be high. To purchase a piece of history with a doll, you will have to spend a lot of time, effort and money.