Primitives: Time Worn, Simplistic and Very Collectible
The great thing about collecting Primitives is that perfection is not required, unlike many other types of antiques. In fact, the less perfect the piece the better. You may find yourself drawn to pieces with more distress lines and character, the appeal of chipped paint, and surfaces worn smooth by years of use.
Dolls are another wonderful example of Primitives. You can imagine, back in the olden days, children from families of meager means that cherished these faceless and less than perfect dolls which were made for them by their Mothers or other relatives using whatever materials were available at the time. Today, many artists make reproduction Primitive Dolls. These dolls may not be authentic but they do capture the time-worn appearance that their authentic counterparts had. There are some very talented Primitive doll artists on eBay and you can find
them simply by typing in Primitive doll into the search box. Or click on our Dolls tab to find an assortment.
The world of Primitives is so extensive it is impossible to go into detail on all the wonderful Primitive Pieces out there. For example, some collectors enjoy collecting and displaying crockery, quilts, toys, wool rugs, hand made tools, and dolls just to name a few.
Simple is the word when it comes to describing Primitives, second to "worn or distressed". Times were simple in the 1800-1900's and families worked hard and with what little they had. They were creative in making available materials into useful things and nothing was wasted.
As you continue on your journey of interest in Primitives you will find pieces of history that give you comfort and remind you that the simple things in life are the most important. Primitives warm your home, are restful to look at and most of all they warm your heart.
