SHIRLEY TEMPLE 1942

SHIRLEY TEMPLE 1942.

This large set was apparently based on actual clothing worn by Shirley as there were photos of her in the outfits throughout the pages. The artwork has a photo-realistic quality with lovely bright colors. 

Teenage Shirley was having a bit of a career slump around this time (she was 14 in 1942) although she did transition into young adult roles in the decade that followed her huge popularity from the 1930's. 

 

FRENCH MAGAZINE DOLL

FRENCH MAGAZINE DOLL.

Here is a sweet little doll found in a French magazine from the 1930's. Paper dolls really do serve as research material into changing fashion styles, especially for children.

 

1970's BRIDE & GROOM

1970's BRIDE & GROOM.

They look suspiciously like Barbie and Ken although they are identified only as "Bride" and "Groom". The clothing style is mid-1970's for sure. These little sets were usually packaged in cardboard boxes and sold in 5&10 stores (remember those?).

 

3 ICE SKATERS

3 ICE SKATERS.

It's definitely that time of year for skating on the ice and this colorful trio have all the outfits to put on quite the show!

 

DOLLY DINGLE LITTLE THEATER

Dolly Dingle Theater Background Center

Dolly Dingle Theater Background Side Panels

DOLLY DINGLE LITTLE THEATER.

Dolly and her brother Donny play dress up to act out their favorite fairytales in their own little theater!

The tri-fold background serves as their stage to be posed in front of in this cute playset.

 What a fun project for play on these cold days.

 

WINTERTIME WENDY & SUMMERTIME SUE

WINTERTIME WENDY AND SUMMERTIME SUE.

Here's a fun outdoorsy pair with some well drawn fashions for both seasons. 

Who couldn't use a little "summertime" in their lives about now?

 

OLD TIME CHILDREN

OLD TIME CHILDREN.

For the first post of 2025 here are Nancy & Caroline and their wardrobes from 100 years ago. Lovely outfits and especially the wigs and different hairstyles really set this nicely drawn set apart.