LYDIA

LYDIA. You can tell that this doll came out in the 1970's. I have bemoaned the lack of paper dolls representing characters of different races before. A sign of the times for sure. Yet this foxy lady is letting it all hang out so to speak with a dazzling wardrobe that boldly reflects her pride in her heritage.

 

DEANNA DURBIN

DEANNA DURBIN.  Lovely "Girl Next Door" in films of the 1930's and 40's. She was also a lyric soprano who always sang in her films and made popular recordings. Her career was eclipsed by that of Judy Garland and she is largely forgotten today.

Here in this beautifully drawn set Deanna shines again although Doll 1 has most of the fashions while Doll 2 has only 5 costume gowns. But they are beautiful.

 

MITZI & SISSY

MITZI & SISSY. Here is another example of a set that was re-issued with different heads on the dolls and an attempt to add more up to date (for 1970) fashions to those that are clearly from the early 1960's. Still the dolls are cute and the dresses nicely rendered.

 

JUNE ALLYSON 1950's

JUNE ALLYSON 1950's. One of the brighter stars of old Hollywood gets the deluxe paper doll treatment here. I like the imaginative outfits, especially the fish skirt!