Originally, porcelain dolls were made uniquely by one skilled doll maker, therefore no two dolls were alike. Jumeau, Bru, Gaultier, Rohmer, and Huret were a few of the very first famous doll makers. Known for making high-quality porcelain dolls that only the rich could afford was French creator Leon Casimri Bru.

Porcelain dolls were originally made-to-order by skilled dollmakers. Jumeau, Bru, Gaultier, Rohmer, and Huret were some of the first famous doll makers.