My girls are in love with their Matilda dolls from the exquisite British doll company, A Girl for All Time. When Oona first saw Matilda, the Tudor doll (above), she said, “O, elle est belle”! There are two dolls in the collection (also, Amelia, the Victorian doll below) and the stories and backgrounds of both have been painstakingly researched. The costumes and accessories were designed by a costume designer for authenticity as well. There are books that accompany the dolls and a whole world has been created around them. These are not just dolls – these are characters with lives, which enables them to appeal to older girls as well. And they learn about history at the same time! And the big news is that they have added a US website that you can order from, and shops in the US that stock these lovely heirloom pieces. For UK site, click here. For US, here.
