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In this regard, when was the first doll created?

Archaeological evidence places dolls as the foremost candidate for the oldest known toy. Wooden paddle dolls have been found in Egyptian tombs dating to as early as the 21st century BC. Dolls with movable limbs and removable clothing date back to at least 200 BC.

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Likewise, what was the first plastic toy?

The first plastics were developed in the 19th century. Celluloid was invented in 1869 to replace the ivory used in the manufacture of billiard balls amongst other things. Contemporarily it was Bakelite, whose big benefit was to retain its original shape when heated and hardened.

What were dolls originally made for?

African dolls were methods of education, messengers of gods and ancestors and ritual tools. Japanese traditional dolls have long history. They originate from time of ancient Jōmon culture (8000-200 BC). They also had multiple roles and were also used as toys, for protection and in religious ceremonies.