PINKY & BLUE BOY

PINKY & BLUE BOY.

No, not the famous paintings, but a cute pair from the 1950's. I rather like these dolls with no visible arms thus allowing each outfit to display different poses. Although these clothes are "old fashioned" by today's standards they make me nostalgic for a time when our parents dressed us in appropriate attire for seasons and occasions.  

 

MEET JANE

MEET JANE.

Here she is with her snappy all-weather wardrobe and some seriously cute little hats. The pose with her waving hand is different from most dolls like this.

 

TUCK'S NURSERY RHYME POSTCARDS

TUCK'S NURERY RHYME POSTCARDS.

The Raphael Tuck & Sons printing company in England produced several paper doll sets. These charming little characters were distributed as postcards around the turn of the last century. Each card included the story of the Nursery Rhyme on the back. 

 

GERMAN MAGAZINE DOLL

GERMAN MAGAZINE DOLL.

It is always interesting to see how paper dolls are represented in other countries and cultures. Some simply imitate the West, like versions of Disney characters or Barbie, while others give an insight into modes of dress specific to their land of origin. This German doll from a children's magazine does just that. 

 

CAYA & MAIA ARE FRIENDS

CAYA & MAIA ARE FRIENDS.

Winter weather is here and time for thinking of holiday fun for these two little friends. Their colorful outfits remind me of the 1980's and children I have known in my own life, all grown now with children of their own.

 

BARBIE & MIDGE FASHION STUDIO

Fashion Studio Background Left Side

Fashion Studio Background Right Side

BARBIE & MIDGE FASHION STUDIO.

Best friends who do everything together. They can even wear the same paper outfits from their own design studio with this colorful bi-fold background to pose in front of.

 

SPANISH BABIES

SPANISH BABIES. Or "recortables" as they are called in Spanish. These three charming little ladies from a magazine have colorful outfits and their own easel stands.