The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-10
NEW THINGS IN TOYS.
NOVELTIES IN PLAYTHINGs FOR
THE COMING HOLIDAYS.

Costly and Elaborate Outfits for
Msnikius-Do Jewelry and Toilet
Sets-Electricity Invading the Field
of.Toys.
From the Washington Star
So many novelties in children's play
things as are now made rerdy for the COM
ing winter holidays have not been seen be-
fore in years Dolls particularly have
taken on new developments Those which
open and shut their eyes have actual lids
and eyelsshes, whereas hitherto the effect
was produced simply by the rolling of the
eyebal. To the latter was attached bent
wire with q weight on the end Of it inside
the head, which caused the pink part of the
ball to show when the maniKin was laid on
its back. What great improvement on
this primitive device is afforded by lids and
lashes can be readily seen. The continuance
is managed by pulling two strings ss the
back OF the doll. one of which shuts the eyes
while the other opens them.
THE CoQUEITE AND CRYING DOLLS.
There is a quaint modification of the same
called the "coquetten doll. Its eyes, con-
trolled by strings, move to the right and
left, giving the face a very cute AMI qulzzi-
cal expression. But most re mRrkable OF all
ia the doll with two faces. One is crying
face. Pull a string, and the head, which Is
half covered by hood, quickly revolves
and shows a laughing face. The doll cries
''Mammam when the crying string il
pulled, and says ''Coo-ee!" when the other
string is jerked, In the same manner a
negro doll is made to turn suddenly white,
and vice versa. Besides these there are dolls
made to represent Indians and Esquimaux,
the latter being dressed III white fur, which
looks for all the world like kitten skin,
though it may be hoped that such is not the
case
THEIR MINIATURE GARMENTS.
The outfits of clothing and other necessa-
ries provided for dolls are sstonishingly
elaborate Boxes come ready packed with
q number of complete costumes appropriate
for all occasions-morning gowns, evening
dresses, frocks for demi-toilet etc Like
wise small trunks, each OF which contains
a complete trousseau in miniature, includ-
lag dresses, Undertaking, shoes, hats,
parasol, etc. Stockings for dolls, imported
from Germany, are made of cotton, Isle
thread and silk, costing as high as 80 cents
a pair. AS many Kinds OF shoes are sold
for the use of these play people as can be
found in an ordinary shoe shop for real
folks The finer grades, such as kid shoes
and heel CATERS at % cents q pair, are
manufactured in New York and Brooklyn,
while the cheap ones are Of German make.
Straw hats, trimmed and untrimmed, for
dolls; also felt hats, Tam O'Shanter's of
fancy silks and lace and silk bonnets for
evening wear are all produced in this coun-
try. The line Of miniature umbrellas and
mackintoshes is extensive. An ivory han
died parasol Of silk with lace edge costs so
cents, or for the same price one may OBJ
tam mourning parasOl of black silk
MousQuetaire gloves of undressed kid In all
sizes are 80 cents pair. Dolls fans run
from 10 cents for paper breeze compeller
e1E g.. 49, l.
painted, with ivory sticks and trimmed
with swansdown.
THEIR ORNAMENTS.
All the jewelry and toilet appurtenances
for dolls are imported from Paris. One is
amazed at the variety and cheapness Of the
bijouterie manufactured for this purpose
For 81 it is possible to buy a necklace of
pearls with bracelets to match, an enameed
watch, a gold chain and breastpin, all in
closed in handsome box. For 25 cents one
can get complete toilet set, including
brush, comb, sponge, looking glass, powder
box, button hook, perfumery bottle aud
piece of soap. A dollar will purchase a
most elegant equipment, consisting Of a
round comb for holding back the hair, u
comb and brush, q tooth brush, clothes
brush. mirror aud a manicure instrument.
The cheapest toilet set is only 10 cents,
comprising brush, comb and mirror at
tached TO card.
DOLLS TABLEWARE.
When dolls give tea parties it is requisite
that they should have proper sets of china
These range in price ali the way from
cents to S15. The least expensive equip
ment consists of two cups, two saucers, two
plates and a teapot. A set for $15 includes
cups, saucers and plates, a dozen each,
with all the other pieces that can possibly
be needed. In fact it would make very
handsome after-dinner coffee set. with
small plates for dessert. Every piece is
hand-painted. It is said that these sets of
dolls china are made out of the waists ma
terial at porcelain factories abroad, whence
they are imported to this country. The
ware is OF good quality and serviceahle.
WHERE THEY Are MADE.
The finest dolls now come from Germany,
which has overtaken France in this in
uustry. Nuremburg, as everybody knows, IS
the most important center OF the manufa {.
ure. 1t has been the home OF dol making
Tor many centuries. A generation ago the
hnest dolls had wax heads, but this mate ial
had the disadvantage of being very PERISH
aole, and it has gone altogether out of fash
Ion. The best heads nowadays are OF
"blsque," which is kind of porcelain with
rough finish. Papier-mache is nodded
into shape for the bodies, legs and arms, the
wrists and ankles having ball and socket
joints, so that the hands and feet can be
put IN any position. The fact seems re-
!narkable that one can buy to-day doll OF
TINS fine description, with hair that looks
IKE human hair, dressed even to shoes,
stockings and cap, for SO small price as 81.
Halt dozen years ago the same article
would have cost s..
CHINA HEADS FOR DOLLS
are old-fashioned, but there is always q
large demand for them. Country stores sell
sgrest many of them. They do not break
easily and they will wash. though too vigo-
tous scrubbiDg is apt to take off some Of
the color. One advantage they have is
lhat OF cheapness. OF all dolls the most
widely popular are those which have china
neads and arms and legs Of the same mate
tai below the elbows and knees,
with bodies of coarse muslin stuffed with
Sawdust. Small ones OF this kind sell as
~" as IS "a gross Wholesale, which is not
much more than cents apiece. They bleed
saWdust alarmingly il wounded, but they
can can easily be restored with needle and
thread
HOMEMADE DOLLS.
Not so very long ago there were many
women who made wax dolls at home for
Inelr children. The art was considered
rather an elegant accomplishment, like
manufacturing wax flowers. People COM
monty made toys for their own households