I spent much of my 40th birthday in Bisbee visiting crusty antique stores and photographing these dolls, animals and mysterious monstrosities. I find them delightful.

If you’re squeamish about haunted old dollies, this gallery probably isn’t for you.

I’m amazed at what people have created for children to play with over the years, and equally amazed that people want to buy and collect this stuff today. The world is truly weird and wondrous.

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Smiley

Salt and pepper

Bottle opener

Happy critters

Tea party

Rabbit?

Painted eyes

Clown figurine

Marilyn

Pig and thing

Hologram eyes

Demon kitty

Nice bone structure

Carriage party

Blowing horn

Smiles for you

Darling

Happy kids

Convention

Crumbly eyes

Surprise!

Cookie jar

Boar on wheels

Teapot rage

Bunny backpack

Curious baby

Baby eye

Monkey fun