Sunday, February 28, 2016

Charles Butterworth

A movie Dressograph paper doll from the St Louis Dispatch Newspaper.  This was mounted on plain paper to keep it from tearing.  I've gotten a new printer with a new wide bed scanner.  I've scanned 1 notebook full of these, two more to go.  My new scanner can scan up to 11 X 17 and print up to 13X15.  It's quite, but a bit slow.  Some of the paper dolls in the notebooks are only photocopies, but I will post them since these newspaper dolls are so hard to find.  Most are dated, this one was not. 1930s.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

6 Standup Dolls from Storyland








This book is from Hilda Miloche artist and published by Saalfield/ Artcraft from about the 1960s.  Included is 6 dolls, 3 girls and three boys, with costumes from various fairy tales and storybooks.  The dolls and clothing are punch out.

Friday, February 19, 2016

Magazine Teens



Two teen magazine dolls from late 80s or early 90s.  The clothes seem 'baggy' and very bright.  Many of the outfits remind of of my teen Skipper doll.  Two dolls can share four outfits and twelve mix and match pieces along with three shoes and three hats.   I believe this is from a children's magazine but I do not know which magazine.  If you have any more information about these dolls, please let me know.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

A Patriotic President's Day Paper Doll


Yes, President's Day was yesterday...  But I drew this yesterday.  I used the second doll from the sewing pattern I sampled for the Valentine's Paper doll.  This doll features red, white, and blue wardrobe of 6 outfits and two shoes.  I finally got my tablet working again, so I'll try to keep working on projects. 

Monday, February 15, 2016

Magazine Friends



These two paper dolls are from a children's magazine.  I'm afraid that's all I know. Based on the clothing, I would say 80s or 90s era.The two dolls have 9 outfits they can share. My favorite is the blue with the bows.  If you have any information regarding these dolls, please let me know! 

Friday, February 12, 2016

1920s scrap






middle is a handmade valentine




Part 1!  Here are ten pages of 1920s era scrap from newspapers, catalogs, ect featuring men, women, children, and even dolls.  This was purchased as a large lot from ebay.  Some dolls have bends, tears, rips, missing limbs, discoloration, stains, or musty smell.  Some still need to be ironed before they can be scanned. Some are in black and white and others in full color.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Valentine's Card

Valentine's day card, fold twice.  Not colored.  One black and white doll with 13 outfits and 7 pairs of shoes along with 3 hair items.

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Rag Doll







Here are two thick cardboard dolls from the boxed set titled "Rag Doll" #4626 published by Whitman 1969.  These two were named on the back by the former owner as Jack and Jill.  The set features a boy and girl with matching outfits. Some outfits are missing, as well as hats. The girl has 6 outfits with five hats.  The boy doll has 8 outfits with 4 hats.  The dolls can also share clothing.

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Valentine's Sewing Pattern Paper Doll


I wanted to finish this early to make sure I actually finished it.  using a vintage sewing pattern as the base, I created this doll along with 6 dresses and 4 pairs of shoes.  I have sketched out another Valentine theme paper doll which I will post shortly.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Greeting Card Partial Set


I'm almost positive this is a Hallmark Greeting card paper doll.  I'm also almost positive she is missing some outfits.  Included here is 1 doll, 2 dresses, 1 hat, and one cutout figure.  The clothing and doll have some embossing.

Monday, February 1, 2016

Cut Card




I came across a small cut lot of paper dolls at a local antique store recently.  This one is from a greeting card and features outfits from around the world.  There is one doll with 6 outfits and 4 hats. The doll has a bit of foam on her back.  If anyone knows the card company, please let me know.