Elsinore

 

This is a copy of a Laura Brock newspaper doll

Elsinore

There are hot, lazy days when the lure of a cool, rippling stream is hard to resist so we do not blame Elsinore for donning her fishing togs. And don't you think she makes an awfully cute fisherman: or is it fisherwoman?

Elsinore

 These are hot and lasy days for a cool rippling stream is hard to resist so we do not blame Elsinore for donning her fishing togs.  And don't you think she makes an awfully cute fisherman or is it fisherwomen?  8-13 (1933) Laura Brock.  The doll has a fishing outfit and hat

Mary Dorothy

 

Here is another copy of Junior Ledger Magazine page, this one is dated Sunday July 23, 1933 and is from the artist Laura Brock.  The Text below the doll reads "With her arms filled with flowers and wearing a large floppy-summer hat, Mary Dorothy is returning from a pleasant day in the country.  Your whole Doll Family will enjoy getting out among the birds and bees for an outing.  Mary Dorothy also has brought back a friendly little squirrel for you animal pet collection." Copyright LA times 1933

Captain Kid Jr.

 

This is a black and white copy of a Laura Brock paper doll from the newspaper Junior Ledge Page date Sunday August 6 1933.  Many times when I have purchased lots or collections the collector includes copies of the items they are missing.  The page is a white color instead of the yellowed newspaper print paper. The text reads "Captain Kidd Jr. Pirates have gone out of style on the high seas so the little fellow may be excused for not looking very fierece but dress him up in the uniform and he will look like a real descendant of the famous sea rover who unfurled the Jolly Rover on the Spanish Main in search of luckless ships bearing jewels, pieces-of-eight and other treasure.  We fear he will not have much luck however, with the 'pirate ship' he has in his hands.  Copyright 1933 LA times."  The baby/toddler has one pirate outfit and hat.

How Teddy oiled his automobile Fels-Naptha

Here's another single page Fels-Naptha ad paper doll featuring a boy with a dirty outfit and a clean outfit.  It is a copy.  The date says 1927.  The text reads:

"Teddy was out in the garage, oiling his small automobile.  He had often seen Michael, the chauffeur, oil the big car, and he knew just how to go about it.  With the big oil-can that Michael used, and a large greasy cloth, Teddy crawled under his car, just as far as he could.  He oiled the pedals and he oiled the wheels- and he certainly oiled himself!  His clean tan suit was very dirty indeed, when he heard a voice shout- "F'r mercy's sake! Your a sight f'r the angels, Mister Teddy!  Whativer will your mother say, when she sees your nice clean suit all spoiled?" Michael looked very stern in the doorway.  "But Michael," protested Teddy, climbing to his feet "you get just like this when you oil the car."  "Tis different, me lad, for I wear overalls and me wife has a way o' washin' them clean.  Fels-Naptha Soap, she uses.  Better run in and tell your mother to have the laundress use it on your suit, mister Teddy- it'll make all the grease and dirt come out!"

Fels-Naptha will bring extra help to your washday problems- the extra help of good soap and plenty of naptha, working together.  The naptha loosens even greasy dirt- and the soapy suds wash it away.  Fels-Naptha works in machine or tub- in cool, lukewarm or hot water- or when the clothes are boiled. And it's easy on hands!  Next washday- let Fels-Naptha do the hard rubbing!  Order from your grocer today.

In old Chicago with colossal studios Randi Reynolds

These two black and white sheets are in my miscellaneous pile, possibly a copy.  I have no idea what it is from, possibly some sort of newsletter?  I can't quite make out the artist signature, possibly last name Bernita.  dated 1985. any information is always welcome.  This is a mystery to me 

Fels-Naptha

This is a photocopies of Fels-Naptha magazine advertisements. The doll has one outfit that is 'clean' and she is wearing a 'dirty' outfit.  I don't have a date on this
The text on the first reads
"The welcome that had to be washed away
Helen arrived, all by herself, to visit her Aunt Mary.  Up the steps and into the house she went- to be greeting with hugs and kisses. 'Deary me, you look clean and neat as a a pin!' exclaimed Aunt Mary, taking Helen's bag and coat and hat.  But no sooner had she said the words than in rushed Jerry, the Airedale pup.  leaping and bounding with delight, he planted his muddy front paws on Helen leaving great splotches all over her fresh clean dress. 'Down, Jerry, down!' said Aunt Mary sternly, for just a trace of tears glistened in Helen's eyes.  'You shouldn't say 'how-do-you-do; liek that!' 'He's made my party dress look dreadful for visiting' sniffed Helen.  'Don't you worry about that dear,' said Aunt Mary, smiling. "Fels-Naptha Soap will take out those muddy footprints without any trouble at all.  Why we're been using Fels-Naptha for years to wash little girls' clothes like yours!'"

"Fels-Naptha the golden bar with the clean Naptha odor
Fels-Naptha Soap brings extra help to the to the whole family wash- the extra help of two active cleaners, working together.  Naptha, the safe cleaner that dry cleaners use, blended with good golden soap by special Fels-Naptha process.  The naptha loosens the grime and dirt, the rich, soapy suds wash them away.  Together, they give the extra help that takes the place of hard rubbing. Fels-Naptha works effectively in washing-machines or tub, or when clothes are boiled. It works in cool or lukewarm water- and it's gentle to the hands!  Next wash-day, see that Fels-Naptha brings its extra help to your house.  You can order Fels-Naptha Soap from your grocer."

Brenda Starr cut-outs copies

I don't personally buy copies of paper dolls, sometimes when I buy a large lot, there are copies included.  Here are several black and white full size copies of newspaper dolls Cut-Outs from the Brenda Starr comic by Dale Messick. I rotated these so the dolls could be seen better, rather then focusing on the comic page. These are from the Chicago Sunday Tribune and have various dates from 1948 to 1952.

Mystery Santa

So I have bought some lots and collections that have come with copies of paper dolls. This one above is such a paper doll.  It is very small but I scanned it at 600 dpi and then cropped it down.  This is a black and white Santa Clause paper doll of unknown origin.  Perhaps from a coloring book or a web page (though no url was on it)  He has his Santa suit and workshop outfit along with PJ's/thermals that he's wearing.

Brenda Starr copies

Some time ago I acquired a large lot of newspaper comic paper dolls.  These sheets were part of the lot but they are only black and white copies of the originals. These are from 1946 and 1948.  Might be fun to color.

Copies from Brenda Starr Newspaper Comics

Some time ago I acquired a large lot of newspaper comic paper dolls.  These sheets were part of the lot but they are only black and white copies of the originals. These are from 1947 and 1948.  Might be fun to color.

Little Owl and His Friends

This is a copy from Jack and Jill magazine featuring 2 pages stitched together. I'm not sure of the issue or year.  The pages have a native american named Little Owl along with a canoe, teepee, and little animal friends.  This is not quite a paper doll, more of a cut out assembly toy.  The artist is Peggie Geiszel.

Judy's Baby Sister (copy)

So I have some black and white copies that came with a lot I bought.  I think this would be cute for coloring.  It's Judy's Baby sister by Beth Henniger.  This two page paper doll would have been in  color.  It is from Jack and Jill magazine, March 1943. The doll has 8 outfits a lots of accessoires including shoes and a tub!

Brenda Starr Fashion Cut-Outs

This is a copy of a Brenda Starr newspaper doll.  I'm not sure if the original was in color or not.  It is dated January 4, 1942.  The doll has pajamas and a bed. 

Adventures of Dolly Dingle Paper Dolls

 

This is another book featuring reprints of the antique Dolly Dingle paper dolls.  This one has many of the "Dolly Dingle Takes up Grand Opera" sets.  Not all of the pages are shown here.  This is published by Dover from 1985.  The colors are bright and the pages are smaller then the orignal magazine dolls published from the Pictorial Review.  The artist is Grace G Drayton.

Dolly Dingle Paper Dolls Dover

 

Dover has published a few Dolly Dingle Reproduction books. This one is published in 1978 and features many Dolly Dingle sheets from the around the world dolls.  The main difference between the orignal sheets and the reproduction is the size.  These are 12x9 while the vintage magazine sheets are around 14x10 or so.  Also the color of the reproduction tends to be brighter, especially the white background paper.  I did not include scans all the pages of this item.  the artist is Grace G Drayton.

Little Louise and Her Pets

This is a single page paper doll with clothes on the back that are to be traced and made into homemade clothing.  This is from Good housekeeping Magazine.  The only date I have on it is 02-09 which I think means February 1909 not 2009 however I think this is a reproduction because the paper is so bright.  I believe (though not signed) the artist is Shelia Young. If anyone has information about this possible reprint, please let me know.