The result: Porcelain dolls were poised for a takeover. In the New Yorker in 2015, ... was a beauty standard of the Victorian era, with an armada of accessories—parasols, ...

The westward spread of the Chinese ceramics, known as "white gold," saw these objects become a fascination in upper-class households—and resulted in a damaged relationship between empires.

Antique dolls were found during a building assessment of Moncton's Thomas Williams House, built in 1833. And they were promptly put back by the construction worker who found them.

Armpit Pads, Petticoats, and Porcelain: How Stylish Dolls Taught Girls to Be Victorian Women By Hazel Cills | December 11, 2018 | 4:00pm ...

Anya Taylor-Joy Looked Like a Porcelain Doll in Dior. by Carolyn Twersky Winkler. November 11, 2022. ... as the Victorian era came about 250 years after Medici’s death. ...