An early 10-inch Liberty of London doll represents Wales. A comparison of two dolls dressed in Alsatian costumes. The SFBJ on the left is a swivel head bisque doll on a composition body. Artist Darlene Lane created the all bisque glass-eyed beauty on the right for a UFDC event. A pair of bisque head dolls on composition bodies dressed as Dutch children from Volendam. The dolls were made by Armand Marseille and are marked with the #390 mold number. 38 WINTER 2021 How does one begin to research a regional doll? Terminology can be confusing. The terms regional, foreign, international, ethnic, folk or world dolls are used interchangeably by doll manufacturers, collectors, and researchers alike. Authentic folk dolls can be valuable examples for learning about folk costumes and traditional customs. The first step is to identify the doll, its maker and country of origin. If you are fortunate to find a marking or tag on the doll than half your quest has begun. Most regional costume dolls are not marked. The best resource for identifying these dolls is still arguably the series of books written by Pam and Polly Judd. These books provide excellent sources of information based on the Judd's personal collections and research. World Colors by Susan Hedrick and Vilma Matchette brings a different perspective as it has wonderful color photographs and not only focuses on the dolls but provides in-depth descriptions of the costumes. It includes photographs and postcards of the costumes combined with photographs of the dolls for comparison. It also includes an extensive bibliography.