Hi, With all the discussion of “Red Shoes”, I can contribute a paper doll I created of Moria Shearer in the movie of this name. The meanings behind the story are varied and fascinating. This paper doll is dedicated to the woman who brought the film and ballet alive for millions in the 1940’s.
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Paper dolls are among my favorite things. I still have a few collections from my childhood, some never cut apart. I love this rendition.
Bo
I had paper dolls as well and remember how much care it took to change the outfits but it was enjoyable.
I am so excited that you have shown this work Sylvia. Now all I need is an article, perhaps an interview with you about Paper Doll Collecting and making a paper dolls. This would be such a wonderful addition to this catalogue.
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Heather
Sylvia, You asked what paper dolls I have. My most prized dolls are a set of the Dionne quintuplets that my mother played with as a child. I have two sets — one with a third of the dolls cut and the other one is uncut. I suppose these would be pre-1940. I have three others, but I can’t put my fingers on them right now, so I can’t give you exact titles — a Princess Diana book with her fancy gowns, a 1962 Meet Barbie. (Barbie was ‘born’ about then) and a Shirley Temple ( I think it’s a tea party) from my Mom’s childhood. Oh, I also have the US First Ladies with their inauguration gowns that is mostly cut out.
They were fun to play with, and I used to trace the dolls and clothes, and make them mine.
Bo
Paper dolls–doesn’t that turn the “way back machine” on high. The first ones I remember were printed in McCall’s magazine. She was Betsy McCall, and, of course, used patterns that McCalls sold in stores. Then there was the pre-Barbie Katy Keene. My entire free time was spent designing clothes for her, coloring them in more carefully than any art class project and then trading them with classmates who did the same. We spared no imagination on hats, gowns, and jewelry, often putting bare arms on the costumes so we could add bracelets! Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
It is great to learn that many of you have memories of playing with paper dolls and creating costumes for them as children. I certainly recall the pleasure in designing costumes and sketching clothes I saw in the movies for a Tillie the Toiler doll from the comics. I’ve saved those old scrap books and certainly treasure them today.
Everyone that may wish to continue drawing or collecting will find an appreciative audience in the magazine called: “Paper Doll Studio News”..
We encourage people of all abilities to send in their sets of paper dolls for publication. The new issue just came out and the theme is “Mythology”..
There are some great ideas presented by people from all over the country.
If you enjoyed this activity as a child, you may still find it fun as an adult.
One place to begin is at:
http://www.opdag.com