The Franklin Mint doll collection may be best known for producing dolls inspired by famous people. There is a celebrity collection and a royalty collection. The dolls are extremely fragile, usually made of fine porcelain or vinyl. The manufacturers adorn each doll with very detailed accessories, such as jewelry, designer shoes and handbags. The brand is known to be a collectible because each item is made in limited quantities and hand-numbered. The dolls in the royalty and celebrity doll lines are all tributes. They are carefully crafted to be realistic representations of the subjects. Some popular inspirations for Franklin Mint dolls include Princess Diana, Princess Grace, Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy. The Franklin Mint also prides itself in the preservation of vintage collectibles. Many of its items are sold with mounts or specially designed display cases intended to preserve the item. This is one reason why vintage Franklin Mint items are commonly found in good condition. The Franklin Mint also operates a museum housing an extensive collection of its vintage items. This museum also boasts a display of original works created by the same artists commissioned for Franklin Mint products. The long standing tradition of the Franklin Mint is well known among collector's circles. It offers collectible items that are affordable for most people. A person generally buys an item from the Franklin Mint because it is attractive or it features an interesting subject. Over time, that item may gain in value, depending upon the theme and the number remaining in good condition. The Franklin Mint gives doll collectors with a limited budget the chance to own a finely crafted work of doll art.
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