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