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Sunday, October 29, 2023

SHERLOCK HOLMES




SHERLOCK HOLMES. Here is a cute little set featuring the consulting detective and a few of his many disguises. Seems appropriate to this time of year.
 

LORETTA YOUNG








LORETTA YOUNG. Star of films from the 1920's, 30's and 40's and of course her famous television show in the 1950's. She was known as a clothes horse and this set certainly reflects that. 

 

MARIA MONTEZ









MARIA MONTEZ. Popular star of B movies in the 1940's. Usually some Arabian Nights story and frequently co-staring Jon Hall. 

 

Thursday, October 26, 2023

MGM STARLETS - 1951

MONICA LEWIS & SALLY FORREST

DEBBIE REYNOLDS
















MGM STARLETS - 1951. Monica Lewis was a Big Band singer in the 1940's who made a few films in the 50's. Sally Forrest made a few films before moving into television. Don't know whatever became of that Debbie Reynolds though....
A good set with some nice early 1950's fashions. I don't usually deal with shoes when they appear in paper doll sets as they are just too small and difficult to attach properly. These however are an exceptional range of footwear so I included them here. Can you match the shoes to the outfit?

 

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

THE MUNSTERS














THE MUNSTERS. A fun set of characters and costumes from the 1960's TV show just in time for HALLOWEEN!
Hinge the two panels of the House at 1313 Mockingbird lane into a backdrop to pose the dolls in front of.

 

DUTCH COLONIAL DRESS UP

DUTCH COLONIAL DRESS UP. Remember the days when we would dress up as the early settlers and act out that first Thanksgiving? These children ...