BABY FIRST STEPS

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BABY FIRST STEPS.

This "walking" doll was released by Mattel in 1964 with the paper doll version coming out the following year. I must admit that I'm not a big fan of baby dolls but this one is well drawn with some nice outfits. I've also included a bi-fold background of her nursery to pose the doll in front of.

Next week we will be going back to the origins of the Barbie doll with some original paper doll issues.

 

BETSY McCALL 1970'S

BETSY McCALL 1970'S.

A name synonymous with the paper doll, Betsy McCall graced the pages of McCall's magazine from the 1950's into the 1980's. There was usually a page devoted to Betsy as a doll along with a story about her which was often seasonal in nature. Her outfits reflected the season.

For other examples of Betsy McCall dolls see the posts for July 23, 2024 and March 7, 2025.

 

SALLY & SUE

SALLY & SUE.

These sweet little dolls have a photo-realistic quality and some really nice early 1960's dresses, coats and hats. They remind me of the Vogue pattern paper dolls which were published in women's magazines around the same time to promote their sewing patterns. 

 

CANDY

CANDY.

Here's Candy and her super 60's wardrobe to round out the week.

 

IT'S A DATE - PART TWO

IT'S A DATE - PART TWO.

Here is the second part of the big four doll It's A Date set from 1956. Harking back to an era when young people got dressed up to go places. In fact I'm always thinking that a time traveler from 70 years ago would be less impressed by modern technology and more interested in why everyone is wearing their underwear out in public today. We have become a VERY casually dressed society. I'm not sure if that's good or bad actually. Oh, well.....