Doll Doctors Association

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“Dedicated to the sharing of knowledge, techniques and philosophies associated with the restoration and preservation of antique and modern dolls.”

Our history and background…

1996 was a momentous beginning for The Doll Doctor’s Association (DDA). With passionate determination a few keen-sighted doll doctors attending the Bellman Eastern International Doll and Toy Show in the Village of Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA committed to creating an association dedicated to Doll Doctors. Later that year the DDA was incorporated as a non-profit organization. Today we enjoy a membership of approximately 150 doll doctor’s living in North America and Europe including several State Chapters throughout the United States.

Our members have an ambition to be the best in all that they do thus, periodically the DDA sponsors a doll restoration competition. The competition motivates our members to improve the quality of their work, broaden their skills, and develop new ideas. It also provides our members with an opportunity to benefit from each others knowledge, techniques and artistic skills. Those who participate soon discover how exciting and satisfying a restoration project can be.

If you have a passion for restoring dolls you will quickly see that as a member of the DDA you will be delighted with the informative articles featured in the Doll Rx. The Doll Rx is a newsletter published three times a year. Among other things, it contains step-by-step instructions and photographs concerning various aspects of doll restoration, which are submitted by knowledgeable and skilled members of the association. It is the only specialized publication of its type. The Association encourages a spirit of creativity and innovation and a desire for progress among all of its members.

The DDA acknowledges that growth and difference in skill level are related to individual artistic ability and personal philosophy. Our existence is premised on the desire of our members to share their specialized knowledge and opinions for the benefit of all DDA members.

Select the button below to view the Charter and By-Laws for the DDA.