A flower for a hat, Valentine ca. 1940s

 

Who doesn't love a mechanical Valentine? 

A Paper Doll with Five Costumes, ca. 1920s

...and a hat for each outfit!

Artist: Corinne R. Bailey

 

Happy July 4th!

 

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.

 

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.

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????

 

Marguerite Clark, 1919 Movy-Dol

Who hasn't lusted after one of the Movy-Dols--or the whole set?

I was happy to find one on Laura Cushing's sales table.

Movy-Dols were published in 1919, and the artist is Percy Reeves.

To see more Movy-Dols, check out the Patti Fertel Collection.

Just put Movy in the search box.

 

Sister Prue as a Bride, 1910

 This is part of a series of "Polly's Paper Playmates" that ran as a supplement to the Baltimore American, and possibly other newspapers as well. Sister Prue as a Bride was published in the November 27, 1910 issue of the Baltimore American. 

Similar to the Boston Herald Lady, these paper dolls are a window on fashion history, society and the newspaper business more than 100 years ago.

Dolly Dingle's Little Friend Barbara, 1922

Pictorial Review, Oct. 1922

Artist: Grace Drayton

This cutout is all cardboard, and was part of a set published separately, 

in addition to appearing in the magazine.

 

Molly Cottontail and Family, 1920

"Here's Dear Old Molly Cottontail, and Pa and Buster Bunny"

McCall's Magazine, April 1920

Artist: Barbara Hale

A rather stern visage for rabbits, for those of us more familiar 

with Beatrix Potter and Bugs Bunny!

 

Cat with apron, ca. 1920s

 

Ms. Goose by John Axe, 2007

 Ms. Goose Cooks and Bakes

Cornerstones Magazine

Don't forget to book your room at the Morgantown Holiday Inn 

before April 2 to get the special rate.

Lucky Dolls ca. 1950s

This is one lucky doll, with a cool apron, colorful wardrobe and the latest in home appliances!

 

Katy Keene in the Kitchen Fashions

I don't have a date for this lovely page, but it feels very 1958 for some reason.

 

An apron for every task

"Dolls of Many Lands," (Whitman, 1932) is one of my favorite sets. 

Gretel of Holland has an apron for working in the garden, knitting and,

 of course, kitchen work.

A tiny paper doll ca. 1915

I'm taking a wild guess on the year...but the drop waist and ribbons say the WWI era to me...

 

Happy New Year

 

Sending courage for all who set sail in 2026.

A Happy Christmastide

 

Yuletide Joys

 Wishing all of my readers a very happy holiday season.

This postcard is postmarked Dec. 22, 1910, from Grace to Mr. Myers of NY.

The Holly-Days are Here...

greeting card ca. 1940s