New Hobbies For Your Daughter
If you have a young daughter chances are you’re looking for new pastimes and hobbies for her to engage in. There are plenty of activities to choose from including physical pursuits like swimming or football, to more creative endeavours such as painting or learning how to play an instrument. If you’re having difficulty deciding what it is you want to introduce your daughter to then I recommend you consider suggesting to her taking up collecting as a hobby, and more specifically collecting dolls. Collecting is one of the most rewarding and beneficial pastimes a child can take up, and collectible dolls are very unique items in that they represent fashion styles from different eras of history.
Why Collect?
Collecting as a hobby is something enjoyed by people of all ages, and this pastime has existed throughout all of history. One of the things collecting will teach your daughter is the value and importance of patience, as building a collection is a long process that takes time. Your daughter will find joy in discovering new items, and she will spend time researching what doll she wants to acquire next. This will also encourage her inquisitive nature and help instill a sense of perseverance and persistence. Owning a collection of dolls will help her organisational skills and she will spend time curating and arranging her possessions into a neat and aesthetically pleasing collection. This will become evident in other areas of her life and she will see the benefits of keeping everything in order and easy to access. Collecting dolls will eliminate boredom and give your daughter something positive to focus on. This hobby is a great way to build new friendships with other children who enjoy the same pastime.
Why Collect Dolls
There are a multitude of reasons why people start collecting dolls, and these reasons will apply to your daughter as well. Collectible dolls can be split into three different groupings; antiques dolls are those that were manufactured in the years between 1800 and 1930, vintage dolls were made between 1930 and 1970 and modern dolls have been made in the years since. Many people collect antique dolls for the same reasons they collect other forms of antiquity. These dolls are beautifully made and have both a historical and monetary value. If your daughter is showing signs of interest in fashion then collecting dolls is a great way to show her how people dressed in different eras, as collectible dolls tend to be dressed in styles of fashion that were popular at the time of their manufacturing.
Allowing her to collect dolls will give her the power to control the aesthetic qualities of her room as the dolls can be integrated into the design of the room. You can buy antique collectible dolls for girls on websites like eBay, and modern collectible dolls can be purchased from companies like A Girl For All Time. Remember, building a collection takes time, effort and money, so I would advise you to be very supportive of your daughter if she shows interest in participating in this pastime.
By James Murphy
James Murphy is a hobby blogger who has his own personal collection of 1970 edition Penguin Modern Classics. James likes to spend his free time searching second hand bookshops for books he does not currently possess.