A vintage collection

It was an eye-catching display at this year's convention: a mix of antique prints, pop-up books, pristine scraps and vintage Disney. Brad Brinkley's collection was a standout, and perhaps given that he is Gene Maiden's nephew, it should come as no surprise. It was good to see him in Los Angeles this year.

Etta Kett: The Wedding of the Cut-Out Paper Dolls, 1933

March 26, 1933.

Etta Kett Play Fashions, c.1933

"The Cheerleader."

Peggy Lovebyrd Paper Doll, 1933

June 11, 1933.
Artist: Paul Robinson.

Etta Kett's New Beach Outfits, 1933

June 4, 1933.

Little Pamela and her Frocks, c. 1920s

Dressing Dolls, Series 1 by Raphael Tuck & Sons, c. 1920s. A postcard paper doll.

Artist: M.E. Banks

One of my raffle wins at the Convention.

Who donated it to the raffle table? Please come forward!

The Book Art of Tamara Gerard

Tamara Gerard is a book artist from the state of Washington who is also a paper doll collector. At the convention she brought some of her magnificent books to the artists exhibit. This one is a tribute to her mother, a large die-cut figure flips up to reveal a narrative in words and pictures.

The embellishment on her books is something to behold...

A binding on one book complements the decorative front cover.

Artful, handmade papers

A tribute to Native American ways...