A study of English 18th century wooden dolls from the collection of the Shelburne Museum was undertaken to determine the structure, materials and method of manufacture of these detailed and rare toys. These wooden dolls, known as Queen Anne style dolls, illustrate social and cultural ideals in a three-dimensional form, and as such are a valuable tool for the study of this period. None of the dolls surveyed in this study possess reliable provenance, and many of the costumes and surfaces of these dolls have been altered with use and restoration, providing unreliable information for their identification and interpretation. This study involved the identification of the materials and structural characteristics as well as the method of manufacture for Queen Anne style dolls made in England. X-radiographs were taken to determine the structure of the doll bodies. Infrared Spectroscopy was employed for the identification of coatings and overpaint. SEM-EDS was utilized to identify pigments and ground composition. A listing of comparative features and materials were comprised that can be used as an aid in the identification and authentication of these dolls. This study also seeks to use information gathered in order to assist in the attribution of date of manufacture. -- MCI