Muñecas Movibles, Editorial Roma, Barcelona ca. 1955

 

In researching this paper doll, I came across Joguetmaniatics, an association devoted to antique toys and dolls of all kinds. The website explains that Joguetmaniatics is:

an association founded in Barcelona in October 1993, as one of the activities of the Casa Golferichs civic center, located on Barcelona's Gran Vía.

The journey began with fifteen members, presenting the regulations that were duly approved by the Generalitat of Catalonia.

Joguetmaniatics begins its activities by presenting at fairs throughout Spain, since its partners come from all corners of Spain.

The objective of the association is to promote the collecting of antique toys, encourage their study and research, as well as provide support to its members and all people interested in the subject.

Being a non-profit association, the members are not dedicated to the public appraisal of toys, but to the dissemination and dissemination of antique toys.

A Fluffy Ruffles Valentine, by Raphael Tuck & Sons, ca. 1907

 

A hard to find Fluffy. The pantin would originally have had strings to make it a true jumping jack. A vestige of the original string remains, but the brads are still in place, although they might not be original to the doll. 

Fluffy Ruffles Valentine

 

Yes, I know Valentine's Day has come and gone. But this is Fluffy Ruffles, after all. Thanks to Peggy Ell for alerting me to this eBay auction. This pantin is by Raphael Tuck for the New York Herald, 1907.   

(UPDATE: If you're wondering why Fluffy is special to me, check out this entry from last year.)

  

It was strung to move as a pantin.I've never found this kind of paper doll with the string to make it a true jumping jack. The ones I find simply have brads.

 

The Whitton reference book on all things Tuck is priceless. The picture above from that book tells me the arms and legs are not original. I thought she was kind of out of proportion! I'll have to search for the authentic Fluffy parts.