Fashion Cut-Outs, Whitman 1945

Ethel, one of four lovely dolls in the set, each measuring 12 inches. 

The clothing is flocked, a nice touch. 

Here are some images found on Pinterest and Picasa: 

Tiny Tots by Hilda Miloche, Whitman 1958

These sweet dolls seem to know summer is coming to an end...let's go out and play!

Cantinflas

Google honors Cantinflas on what would have been his 107th birthday.

Read more here: Cantinflas

Browsing antiques

Solvang and Arroyo Grande in California offered wonderful opportunities for browsing all kinds of antiques.