A lovely advertising paper doll, the gown of which cleverly displays the item on offer: a bias velveteen skirt binding. The doll has been named "Mabel" but the dress has the name "Florence Bishop." A story lost to time.
Hi Linda, I have a second one of these:she is blonde, fascing the other way, outfit is pink with red overskirt and blue ribbons. Found an ad on internet from a Dec 26, 1895 paper (Shiner Gazette, Texas) for the S.H.& M. company, based in New York City. Thanks for the info ! Jan
Hi Linda, I have a second one of these:she is blonde, fascing the other way, outfit is pink with red overskirt and blue ribbons. Found an ad on internet from a Dec 26, 1895 paper (Shiner Gazette, Texas) for the S.H.& M. company, based in New York City. Thanks for the info ! Jan
ReplyDeleteHi Jan, will you be in Dayton for this year's convention? I hope so!
ReplyDeleteYes, Helen and I will be there...see you then !
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