Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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.


 

Thursday, May 7, 2026

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.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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.

 

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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!



 

Monday, March 9, 2026

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.

Monday, March 2, 2026

Lucky Dolls ca. 1950s


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