Doll making dates back almost to the beginning of time. Mothers and grandmothers, fathers and grandfathers made dolls out of any available items and materials for their children.
Dolls are like fine paintings.
They are, indeed, a work of art. These pieces of fine art must be preserved and exhibited for all to see and enjoy. As playthings to quiet children. For commercial use- and To collect them just for the love of dolls. There are examples from the late 1700's, 1800's and early 1900's.