DISNEY STARLETS - 1960

DISNEY STARLETS- 1960.

This is a strange little set, reimagining the Disney princesses as if they were starlets under contract to the studio rather than animated characters. Later sets would include Aurora from SLEEPING BEAUTY in the mix but here Annette Funicello (an actual person) has been added. This is no doubt due to her popularity at the time although here she is made to look like an animated character herself. Weird.

Compare this set with the posts for  MGM STARLETS - 1951 (Oct. 26, 2023) or  PARAMOUNT STARLETS (Dec. 23, 2023).

 

WOMEN'S AUXILIARY FERRYING SQUADRON 1942 - PART THREE

WOMEN'S AUXILIARY FERRYING SQUADRON 1942 - PART THREE.

Here as promised are Dolls 5 & 6 from this lovely 1942 set. I couldn't resist posting the original cover art as well with the rather demeaning title "Girl Pilots of the Ferry Command". Although derogatory this was probably a better title for selling the book back in the day and you must admit the color artwork is stunning.

More different and unusual paper dolls coming next week!

 

WOMEN'S AUXILIARY FERRYING SQUADRON 1942 - PART TWO

WOMEN'S AUXILIARY FERRYING SQUADRON 1942- PART TWO.

Here are dolls 3 & 4 from this 1942 set. Featuring some accurately detailed uniforms and marvelous early 1940's fashions. I've said before that I have a fondness for these military inspired paper doll sets,(see posts for May 26-29, 2025, Sept. 16-17, 2025 & Nov. 4-6, 2025) as they are something more than mere toys in light of their historical significance and as invaluable costume period reference.

I will post dolls 5 & 6 tomorrow.

 

WOMEN'S AUXILIARY FERRYING SQUADRON 1942 - PART ONE

WOMEN'S AUXILIARY FERRYING SQUADRON 1942 - PART ONE.

The WAFS was a group of 28 young women pilots who acted as transport agents flying newly assembled aircraft from factories to bases during America's first year of fighting in WWII. They were merged with the more famous WASPS in 1943 and carried out many essential non-combat functions throughout the remaining years of the War.

This lovely 6 doll set from 1942 served as a patriotic playtime toy for young girls of that era and today as an historic reminder of the service and sacrifice of these brave trailblazing women.

I will post dolls 3 & 4 tomorrow and dolls 5 & 6 on Thursday.

 

MEDIEVAL LADY

MEDIEVAL LADY.

I've said previously how collecting paper dolls can act as an aid for the theatrical costume designer (which I was for many years) and this lovely set is a very good example of this. Several fine examples of Medieval lady's costume are on display here with variations of fabric used. Upholstery or drapery fabrics were usually required to achieve the effect of ancient textiles but more often than not hand stenciling on a suitable background fabric was required to replicate the desired effect.