Dolls are toys found in every culture from ancient to modern times. Children of every sort take great pleasure in playing with dolls. However, dolls have also served a serious purpose. They have often been the ambassadors of goodwill. Doll paved the way for friendship in the new world nearly five hundred years ago. When the English settlers arrived on the new English coast, they presented gifts to the native Americans (Indians). Dolls were among the offerings. No matter what the costume, dolls seem to evoke a warm feeling. Dolls break any language barrier; one could say that they make excellent diplomats. More than playthings, dolls are toys of goodwill.