SHIRLEY TEMPLE

SHIRLEY TEMPLE.

Here is a standard size version of the Shirley Temple Giant Doll in keeping with our theme of "Baby" performers this week. Originally a two part doll with clothes that filled the entire page and that stood about 30 inches high. If you are interested in my recreation of that doll see the post for May 19, 2025.

I will be on vacation for the next two weeks. Depending on the availability of wi-fi I will still attempt my weekly posts here. Thanks for following along!

 

JANE WITHERS

JANE WITHERS.

Perky child star on a par with her sometime film rival Shirley Temple, Jane Withers had a long career in radio, film, stage and television. This doll was originally one of the Giant two part ones that stood 30 inches tall and with clothes that filled an entire page. The set also came with a smaller doll and clothes. I have rendered them both to page size here and scaled their outfits accordingly. 

 

FANNY BRICE - BABY SNOOKS

FANNY BRICE - BABY SNOOKS.

This character was first introduced by the legendary Fanny Brice in the Ziegfeld Follies and later popularized in the golden age of radio. Everyone alive back then would have been familiar with the "Baby" and her imaginary antics and Brice continued to play her for the rest of her life to the delight of audiences around the world.

 

MOMMY & ME

MOMMY & ME.

To wrap up our "Dress Alike" week here is a set from 1955 with more clearly defined roles for the dolls. A mother and her daughter dressing alike, what could be more natural.....until we get to those evening gowns. What on Earth is that about? Still a fun set with interesting period fashions.

More paper doll posts are coming next week!

 

TWO MARYS

TWO MARYS.

A bit of a misnomer since there are actually four Mary's in this set. Unlike other examples of "dress alike" paper dolls this set doesn't enlighten us as to the relationship between the two. Mother & daughter? Sister's? Younger & older versions? It's left up to you to decide. Still a very nice set with attractive 1950's fashions.

Still more dress alike dolls coming tomorrow.

 

BIG SISTER

BIG SISTER.

This is a big two doll set in the popular "dress alike" style of paper dolls. Lots of 1940's fashions for Big Sis with matching little outfits for her baby sister. 

I'll be posting similar sets this week.