Description
The Dolls Store was Dublin’s Oldest Traditional Toy Shop. Here at The Dolls Hospital & Teddy Bear Clinic we pride ourselves on the quality of our restoration. We have treated patients from all around the world.
Before we begin to work on any patient, we take the time to carefully study the patient's character and personality, while establishing its age and make & where necessary chat with the owner. This attention to detail ensures that the restoration will look authentic while retaining its charm.
As every patient is unique, we offer a free of charge, no obligation estimate. We can do this by means of photographs, sent via post, email or Facebook. If a more detailed examination is required. We offer a pick-up & return service via a courier service or we can receive the patient’s by postal service. If you decide not to go ahead with the restoration, we will only ask for the cost of returning the patient safely to you.
Our restorations are carried out by hand. We only use materials that are in keeping with the patient’s age and make. Happily, many of the traditional materials are still available today. New materials can be matched, blended and aged. Please have a look at the 'before and after' pictures on this page. All types of soft toys & dolls are welcome.
If you have any further questions or would like to receive a no obligation estimate, please get in touch: we will be happy to discuss any queries or concerns that you may have. Our details can be found on this page.
The Doll’s Store & Hospital was a unique experience for adults and children alike. Both young and old will enjoy a memorable journey back in time to a place where dreams really did come true. The Doll’s Store was Ireland’s only thoroughly devoted, specialist stockist of dolls, dolls houses, miniature furniture not to mention our comprehensive stock of teddy bears & furry friends. Sadly the store closed on June 27th 2015. Please visit this page regularly for updates. We are now online only, visit our website www.dollstore.ie
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facebook.comDr Ted believes that something can always be done to save your teddy/buddie, He will try his best to repair or restore your teddy/toy just as you wish. If it is a teddy, he can repair or replace ears, eyes, paw-pads, add growlers, fix joints, stitch new noses, mouths and claws, fix holes and tears, cover the bear or toy completely...he will try anything! If it is a soft toy, again, he can hand clean, re-stuff, stitch up loose seams, repair tears, add new eyes and nose. Due to the nature of cleaning and repairing stuffed animals, teddy bears, plush toys and blankies. We'll determine the extent of the work involved and contact you with our recommendations best treatment give a firm quote for cleaning or repairing the patient. At that time, you can decide whether or not you would like us to continue to treat the patient. Nurse Sally #TheDollStore #TheDollsHospital #DoctorTed #DollsHospital #TeddyBearHospital #Dollstore #TheDollStore #Fairydoor #DrTed #TedTub https://www.dollstore.ie
Anyone remember this programme? 😊 #Raggydolls #Memories #Retro #Dollshospital #Dollstore #Downmemorylane
Welcome to The Dolls Hospital & Teddy Bear Clinic. Dr Ted offers a complete restoration service for sick teddy bear's, soft toys & dolls. We have a vast knowledge which we have gathered over thirty years so you can feel safe in knowing that your much loved, treasured teddy, doll or soft toy will have the correct treatment and we will care for your much loved and treasured buddies as if they were our very own. :-) This is just a small sample of photos showing some 'before and after' examples of work we have completed on teddy bears. Remember sharing is caring. There maybe a poor sick teddy or favourite buddy in need of my service please help them find their way to us. Dr Ted. :-) #TheDollsHospital #DoctorTed #DollsHospital #TeddyBearHospital #Miniatures #Dollstore #TheDollStore #DrTed #Teddy-Tub #DollsHospital #DollStore #DollHospitalDublin #OldBears #TeddyBearHospital #TeddyBear #DollsHospital_Dublin #TedTub #TedtheTailor
☘️☘️Traditional Irish Blessing ☘️☘️ May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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These dolls represent the evolution of materials used in doll-making that were mass-produced since the 1880's. From left: China doll from the 1880's; tin doll from 1890; a bisque doll from 1900 (bonnet); a Schoenhut wood doll from 1915; an infant Dream Baby doll from 1924 (wrapped in white); a "Patsy-Type" doll from 1928 made of composition (wood pulp and glue); Shirley Temple composition doll from the 1930's; "Sweet Sue" hard plastic doll from the 1940's (pale green); and a "Tiny Tears" vinyl doll from the 1950's. Credit (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun)
What is it about cuddly teddy bears that we find so appealing? After all, real bears are anything but adorable, huggable, fluffy animals! This love affair we have with teddy bears does not stop when we leave our childhood behind us. There are many psychological reasons for our love of teddy bears. Not only are they reminders of our innocent carefree childhoods and of the loved ones who purchased the bears for us, but the stroking of the soft fur has also been found to be very therapeutic. On cuddling teddy bears, psychologist Corrine Sweet says “it evokes a sense of peace, security and comfort. It’s human nature to crave these feelings from childhood to adult life” (Llorens, 2012). Studies have shown that touching a teddy bear can lessen the adverse psychological effects of social exclusion and reduce stress (Jarrett, 2011). As a result, teddy bears are often given to trauma victims, including abused children. Clinical trials have established that considerable comfort is obtained from cuddling, naming and speaking to a teddy bear. Various police, fire and paramedic departments routinely issue teddy bears to its officers because they are useful tools in reaching scared, lost, and traumatized children. Teddy Bears come in all sorts of materials but the most popular is mohair plush. This is fur from long haired goats which is first woven into cloth, then dyed and finally trimmed. Teddy Bears will always be our special friends and who knows, that treasured moth-eaten bear of yours may be worth a small fortune. But after all you two have been through together; would you have the heart to part with it? So cuddle up with a cup of tea and your warmest blanket and enjoy some beautiful winter photos of Teddy Bears. #TheDollStore #TheDollsHospital #DoctorTed #DollsHospital #TeddyBearHospital #Miniatures #Dollstore #DollStore #Fairydoor #DrTed #TedTub https://www.dollstore.ie
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