Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Marie-Claire, August 1943


A darling hat to protect one's face from the summer sun.

I went in search of how Marie-Claire continued to publish during the German occupation of France. 

AI says it suspended publication for the duration of the war, but not so. There was a brief suspension in 1942,

The issue pictured here is from 1943; D-Day and liberation by Allied forces was still 10 months away. You can read more here about the magazine during the war years.



 

Monday, June 15, 2026

Mabel by Jimmy Murphy, ca. 1943


 How does Mabel fit that hat over her curly locks? I'm guessing it sits way back on her head.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Save the Date! May 1, 2027


The 2027 Pennsylvania Paper Doll Luncheon in Morgantown 
will be held Saturday, May 1.

Can you guess the theme of next year's party????