China head dolls, also known as fashion dolls, are a type of doll that originated in Germany in the mid-19th century. These dolls were made of bisque or china and had moulded hair, painted features, and cloth bodies. They were popular as playthings for young girls and were also used as fashion models, as their heads could be removed and replaced with different wigs, hats, and clothing. They are distinguishable from bebe dolls by their smaller heads and accentuated waists.

Companies that manufactured china head dolls included:

    Gebrüder Heubach - a German company that was one of the largest producers of china head dolls in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Gaultier French bisque shoulder plate fashion doll, swivel head…

Gaultier French Bisque Fashion Doll with Blonde Mohair Wig

Gaultier French bisque shoulder plate fashion doll, swivel head with blue stationary eyes closed mouth pierced ears cork pate with blonde mohair wig on French kid gusseted body with stitched fingers 39 cm. Marked F 2 G wearing under garments, skirt and…

Hertwig German pet name china head doll 'Ethel', all painted…

Blonde Ethel: German China Head Doll

Hertwig German pet name china head doll 'Ethel', all painted features with blonde moulded hair on shoulder plate with moulded collar and name on rag body with china mars and moulded stockings and brown boots 40 cm

German parian type flat top china head doll, all painted…

German Parian Type Flat Top China Head Doll, 55cm, Marked 8

German parian type flat top china head doll, all painted features with closed mouth moulded vertical blonde curls on rag body with brown leather arms 55 cm, marked 8

Gaultier bisque shoulder plate fashion doll, all painted…

Gaultier Bisque Fashion Doll with Blonde Mohair Wig

Gaultier bisque shoulder plate fashion doll, all painted features pierced ears with blonde mohair wig over cock pate on leather and cloth body 30 cm, marked F 0 G

Wax over composition & two china half head dolls Art Deco head…

Art Deco China Head Dolls with Bob & Crimped Hair

Wax over composition & two china half head dolls Art Deco head with moulded 'Bob' hair cut and two German Art Deco china head with crimped hair #12500 20 cm, 10 cm

China head doll with metal dressing table and stool, tiny…

China Head Doll Set with Metal Dressing Table and Stool

China head doll with metal dressing table and stool, tiny bisque doll, baby and two tiny china heads

Moulded china head doll all painted features with black hair,…

Black-haired China Head Doll with Rag Body

Moulded china head doll all painted features with black hair, shoulder plate on rag body with replacement china lower limbs 44 cm

'Bertha' moulded china head doll all painted features with…

"Bertha" China Head Doll with Rag Body (34cm)

'Bertha' moulded china head doll all painted features with black hair, moulded collar shoulder plate on rag body with china lower limbs 34 cm

Moulded china head doll all painted features with brown hair,…

Antique German China Head Doll in Costume

Moulded china head doll all painted features with brown hair, shoulder plate on rag body with china lower limbs 32 cm marked 0 Germany antique costume dress and under garments

Moulded china head doll all painted features with black hair,…

Antique China Head Doll in Original Costume

Moulded china head doll all painted features with black hair, shoulder plate on rag body with china lower limbs 29 cm antique costume dress and under garments

All Moulded China Head Doll attached to tea cosy

Moulded China Head Doll Tea Cosy

All Moulded China Head Doll attached to tea cosy

A German Simon & Halbig fashion doll, after 1905, mark with…

German Simon & Halbig Fashion Doll, 1905, 57 cm

A German Simon & Halbig fashion doll, after 1905, mark with ampersand of period and 4079 Germany to head, with a bisque head, open mouth, blue glass eyes, natural hair wig, and jointed limbs, with a green lace trimmed taffeta dress and hat of later period…

SFBJ china head doll in glass dome (doll C1899-1910) dress…

SFBJ China Head Doll in Glass Dome with Replica Dress

SFBJ china head doll in glass dome (doll C1899-1910) dress replica to original of owner, 29 cm high. (doll)

Airfix C1977 Farrah fashion doll 12 ¾ inch with LJN Suntan…

Farrah and Brooke Dolls with Outfits

Airfix C1977 Farrah fashion doll 12 ¾ inch with LJN Suntan Brooke Shields doll 12 inch, Brooke Shields Fun Time Fashions outfit and modern Brooke Shields doll 11 ½ inch

Koppelsdorf German china head doll

Koppelsdorf German China Head Doll

Koppelsdorf German china head doll

'Countess Dagmar' rare 12 inch china head doll, cloth body,…

Rare Countess Dagmar 12" China Head Doll in Original Clothes

'Countess Dagmar' rare 12 inch china head doll, cloth body, china arms & legs beautifully dressed in original clothes

China head 5 1/2 inch doll with cloth body, china hands & legs

Vintage China Head Doll with Cloth Body and Limbs

China head 5 1/2 inch doll with cloth body, china hands & legs

8 inch doll with china head and shoulders, cloth body, china…

China Head Doll with Cloth Body and Limbs

8 inch doll with china head and shoulders, cloth body, china arms & legs

China head 5 1/2 inch bridal doll with cloth body, china arms &…

Bridal China Doll with Original Clothes and Accessories

China head 5 1/2 inch bridal doll with cloth body, china arms & legs wearing bridal clothes, veil etc (original)

China head 10 inch doll with cloth body, and another 14'

Pair of China Head Dolls - 10" and 14"

China head 10 inch doll with cloth body, and another 14'