LITTLE FAIRIES

LITTLE FAIRIES.

In the 1880's there were released a series of fairy tale collections titled for fairies. The Blue Fairy Book being the most famous. Several of the stories included in this anthology were being published in English for the first time, including the stories collected by the Brothers Grimm.

I have no idea if this 1950's set of four dolls was inspired by those books although it does seem possible as several of the outfits are of a fairytale theme. It's a lovely little set.

More paper doll fashions are coming up next week!

 

CITY GIRL SALLY

CITY GIRL SALLY.

This is one of the many paper doll books you might have found at your local Five & Dime store, remember those? Sally is all decked out in her city girl wardrobe, what we in the South called "go to meeting clothes".

 

PIXIE & PUP

PIXIE & PUP.

Pixie bears more than a passing resemblance to the Kewpie doll which was popular over 100 years ago.

Even her Pup gets a few outfits here.

 

I LOVE LUCY

I LOVE LUCY.

Our look back at classic television stars wouldn't be complete without the greatest of them all, Lucille Ball. This great set features two poses and many of the actual outfits she wore over the life of the groundbreaking sitcom I LOVE LUCY.

More fun paper dolls are coming next week!

 

OZZIE & HARRIET

OZZIE & HARRIET.

The longest running sitcom in television history (435 episodes over 14 seasons from 1952 - 1966) THE ADVENTURES OF OZZIE AND HARRIET starred real life husband and wife Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Hilliard Nelson. Ozzie was a bandleader and Harriet a singer. They began their very popular pairing on radio before transitioning to the early days of television with a half hour show featuring their young sons David and Ricky. Ricky went on to popularity as a singer in his own right.

This big set features two dolls for Harriet and lots of early 1950's fashions.