Dale Arden Does Her Part for the Community Chest, December 1934

San Francisco Examiner, Dec. 16, 1934

 

Tillie the Toiler paper doll, Feb. 1933

I think Tillie has the perfect outfit for New Year's Eve--and the morning after. 

That's Mac's profile peeking out on the turtleneck. Well, she could have had his face embroidered onto the sweater, I guess.

These fashion designs are 90 years old, but they would pass muster today!

Jane Arden's Wardrobe, June 2, 1935

 

Jane Arden's Wardrobe, "Seal Lips--Save Ships," 1943

February 28, 1943

 

Daphne in her Town Apartment, Brenda Starr comic 1942

 The great Dale Messick had a wonderful cast of characters in her Brenda Starr comic strip. I loved reading it in the NY Daily News as a kid, but I really learned about the special world of Brenda Starr in these older strips from the 1940s. I'd like to know when the last paper doll ran in the Brenda comic strip.

Don't forget to click on the picture to see more detail. The wardrobe is exquisite!

Paper doll Review ca. 1930s by Chic Young

Two fine ensembles. 

If you have paper dolls you'd like me to identify, your best bet is to post pictures to the Paper Doll World group on Facebook. There are a lot of experts out there who can help, and they love a mystery!

Sister's Cut-Out, 1933

Tillie Cutout Club, 1951

Pug, Boots Cutouts, 1941

Babe, Boots Cutout, 1943

Gene Tierney paper doll, 1944

I think that is a negligee!

Jane Arden's Wardrobe, 1936

Kitty by Charlotte Ware

Halloween Frolic, ca. 1940, by Charlotte Ware

An oldie but goodie found long ago on the web.

Mamie Models, c. 1950s

Tillie the Toiler, 1934

Etta Kett Play Fashions, May 1934

A great decade for fashion, the 1930s. This is from the  May 13, 1934 issue of the Philadelphia Record.

Etta Kett Paper Doll Clothes, Feb. 1934

Feb. 11, 1934

Etta Kett Play Fashions, April 1934

April 15, 1934. A green gown, perfect for today.

(Here's a special hello to a big Etta Kett fan, Carolyn Thompson -- see you in Morgantown! I have a few more Ettas to share this week.)

Jane Arden's Wardrobe, 1939

March 19, 1939