The Martha a Washington Doll Book

 

The Martha Washington Doll Book by Aline Bernstein and the publisher is Howell, Soskin. The book has a copyright date of 1945, I did not include the scan of the story. Spiral bound. Two doll figures and period clothing.

Faux Friends Paper Doll Ad

Sadly this paper doll set would not actually function very well.  Featured is a two page spread of Friends Stars Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox with outfit ideas.  The outfits are scaled too small however you could always make your own stylish wardrobe for the two women. This is from Cosmopolitan Magazine 1998 October. 

It Reads Paper doll Friends- Play Try on Fall Trends.  Hate to go shopping alone? Now you can use best Friends Jennifer Aniston and Courntey Cox to check out fall's must see pants, skirt, dress , and top combos!

Each dress list the maker and price and a description Under Jennifer it Reads Cute and Curvy with plenty of low-plunging V-necks and feminine floral patterns, Jennifer Aniston's figure-Friend-ly wardrobe nakes the most of her curves. And its earthy tones match perfectly with her honey-colored hair and tawny skin.

Under Courtney it reads: Courteney Cox may make her living in in flashy L.A. but she dressed like an understated New Yorker. Her closet of gray and black basics is simple yet striking- just like her dark brown bob, pale skin, and piercing blue eyes.

Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt

 

This is a three panel paper doll almost formed like a card. It features Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt on November 189% Marries the Duke of Marlborough and she is labeled as the first "Poor little Rich Girl" This is drawn by the talented Brenda Sneathnen Mattox and was published in the Spring 1998 Victorian Sampler. Two expertly rendered historical gowns including the wedding dress and

Michael Landon

 A two page paper doll featuring the actor Michael Landon with two outfits and two tops. This is from a Swedish magazine and from around 1960s/1970s era. 

Marilyn Monroe

 

I think this paper doll is missing a second page.  This Swedish panel is from a magazine and features the famous actress Marilyn Monroe with one outfit, 1960s early 1970s estimate date. 

Bridget Bardot

 

Here is another two page magazine paper doll from Sweden.  This one has Bridget Bardot with three outfits. Possibly from 1976 or around that era. 

Sophia Loren

 this two page paper doll is from Sweden magazine around 1969 and features the actress Sophia Loren with five outfits, I cannot translate the text but I believe it is a bio about the actress and some of the movies she is in at the time. 

Mint Mobile Ryan Reynolds

 I got a surprise in my mail. A Ryan Reynolds paper cut out from Mint Mobile, my cellular company  

Movie Dressograph Shirley Temple

This is the only full size Movie Dressograph sheet I have.  the very famous Shirley Temple.  due to it's size and fragile nature, I cannot scan it, so instead I took pictures with my phone.  am I too lazy to rotate the pictures... yes I am! (also can't really figure out how to on my new phone yet) anyway Shirley has three dresses and a wig along with a bow.  This is dated December 23rd 1934.  maybe one day i'll be able to get a better scan of it.  the paper is separating in the middle where the newspaper has been folded. 

Movie Dressographs Lew Ayres

This handsome fellow has three outfits, two hats  and a microphone!  This is from the St. Louis-Post Dispatch and is dated March 5, 1933.  The text describing the costumes are as follows:

Pat Gilbert in "State Fair"; "Larre Wayne in "Okay America" and Micheal Rand in "Night World"

Movie Dressographs Peggy Shannon

  Here's another paper doll from the Movie Dressograph series published by the St Louis Dispatch.  This is Peggy Shannon.  she has 3 outfits a jacket and scarf.  The text reads

A different movie star will make his or her appearance in this space every week.  Accompanying will be three costumes this particular player wore in various roles she has played on screen.
Cut out the player and paste on cardboard.  then cut out the costumes.  Now dress the star in her proper outfits, being careful to assemble each costume correctly.

This week's star is Peggy Shannon.  The three sets of costumes shown here were worn by her in these roles in the following movies:

Wanda Kelley in "The Secret Call" Lee millet in "The Road to Reno" and Mary Gehring in "Touchdown".

This newspaper sheet is dated February 7, 1932

Marlene Dietrich

Here's another single page newspaper paper doll from the Movie Dressograph series published by the St Louis Dispatch.  This one features the celebrity Marlene Dietrich.  I don't believe I have ever seen another vintage paper doll set of her.  She has 3 outfits, one pair of gloves (to go with the first green dress), two hats, and a yellow collar.The page has discolored with age.  This is dated March 6, 1932.  She is so stylish, i would wear all three of these outfits today! The text reads:

"Marlene Dietrich

A different movie star will make his or her appearance in this space every week.  Accompanying will be three costumes this particular player wore in various roles she has played on screen.
Cut out the player and paste on cardboard.  then cut out the costumes.  Now dress the star in her proper outfits, being careful to assemble each costume correctly.
This week's star is Marlene Dietrich.  The three sets of costumes shown here were own by her in the these roles in the following movies:
Shanghai Lily in "Shanghai Express": X-27 in "Dishonored", and Amy Jolly in Morocco,".

Most of the Dressographs say about the same thing, with only the the last two paragraphs changed  for the name and roles, and the pronouns for the gender.  

Little miss movie star at the celebrity celebration

This single page paper doll is from Doll Reader magazine, August/September 1985.  The paper doll was a souvenir for the U.F.D.C Sacramento 1982 convention, which the theme was celebrities.  The black and white paper doll was created by Fabricat Designs and also available as post cards and greeting cards.

Another crazy week. Wish life would settle down just a bit.

Movie Dressograph Marie Dressler

It's not often you see paper dolls of older women.  Here's another paper doll from the Movie Dressograph series published by the St Louis Dispatch.  Featured in this single page newspaper is Marie Dressler with 3 outfits, two jackets and two hats.  It is dated April 10, 1932.  The paper has aged.

Movie Dressographs Sally Eilers

Here's another newspaper sheet from the Movie Dressograph series featuring the movie star Sally Eilers with four outfits and two hats and extra shoes. From the St. Louis Post Dispatch.  Dated March 20 1932.

Marlan Marsh

This Marlan Marsh celebrity paper doll is from the newspaper The Milwaukee Journal.  She has thee outfits and some hats along with a set of gloves.  The copyright is El Paso Times Feature Syndicate 1936. No exact date on sheet but faintly in pencil it is written 5-17-36.  I have a few sheets of these so it was part of a series called Movie Star Paper Doll Series.

Movie Dressographs Maureen O'Sullivan

Here's another newspaper sheet from the Movie Dressographs sseries published in the St. Louis Post Dispatch.  This one is Maurren O'Sullivan and includes 3 outfits along with hats and accessories.  She has a bit of tape on her arm.  this is dated April 9, 1933.  It is yellowed with age, as is common with newspaper

Richard Arlen Movie Dressograph

Above is a newspaper page from the St. Louis Post Dispatch featuring the movie actor Richard Arlen along with 1 suit, 4 tops and two pants and 2 hats from his movies.

Muny Opera Dressographs Hannah Toback

Here's another newspaper sheet from the Muny Opera Dressograph series published in the St. Louis Post Dispatch.  This one is of Hannah Toback and features 3 outfits along with hats.  It is dated July 23, 1933.  School starts next week and I have a pretty packed schedule, so expect less blog activity.  Dealing with issues regarding financial aid too :<.  Also start back up on working two jobs, so I'll be busy.  

Movie Dressographs Charles Farrell

Here's another newspaper sheet from the Movie Dressograph series published in the St. Louis Post Dispatch.  This one is of Charles Farrell and features 3 outfits along with hats.  It is dated December 13, 1931.  School starts next week and I have a pretty packed schedule, so expect less blog activity.  I may post some school projects though.