Monday, July 23, 2012

All Dressed Up Disney Princess Paper dolls Part 1
















This is a very big set!  I will post more for a few days.

Description:Disney Princess Paper Dolls
Name: All Dressed Up Date:2008 Publisher: Random House
Artist: Francesco Legramandi
Format: staple book
Condition: unpunched, new


Monday, July 16, 2012

Polly Molly and Their Dolls 1958

















More lace on dolls.  These dolls are very large (almost 15 inches high).  Copyright 1958.  Polly and Molly do not actually have dolls despite the title of the set.  They do have lots of accessories and folders to put the items in. Most of the clothes are labeled with a M or P for the dolls.  They came with plastic round stands to stand up and ribbon to use to tie on the clothes.

Also I may not post again this week.  I am going out of town (to Disneyland!) and will be back later.  I might even post a Disney set when I return.

Description:lace on paper dolls
Name: Polly and molly and Their Dolls  Date: 1958 Publisher: unknown
Artist:unknown
Format:2 large dolls and clothing, some flocking
Condition: pre cut set, no box or envolope

Ratings: Out of 10
Base: 8 one doll has tape at ankles, dolls are slightly cartoon like
Clothing: 8.5 good range of outfits, sturdy paper
Accessories: 8.5 hats and purses go well with clothes, includes two 'pouches' for storage
Cover:N/A
Color: 8.5 good range of colors, has not faded much
Shading/Texture: 9 flocking adds an interesting touch, patterns are also nice
Overall:8.5 of 10

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Dolls with Lace on Clothes set 2







Another set of Lace on dolls.  One doll base missing her hand!  Copyright on this set is 1955 I believe.

Description:lace on dolls
Name:  Dolls With Lace on Costumes Date: 1955 Publisher: Saalfield
Artist:unknown
Format:cardboard dolls with thick clothes, no tabs
Condition: cut, damaged, partial set, no box

Ratings: Out of 10
Base: 6.5 dolls are damaged, one missing hand
Clothing: 8 nice range of clothes and costumes
Accessories: N/A
Cover: N/A
Color: 8.5 good range of colors
Shading/Texture: 7.5 good shading and detail and patterns
Overall:7.6 of 10

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

dolls with lace on clothes








I always thought lace on clothes were an interesting choice instead of the usual tabbed clothing.  Tie on dolls are much thicker then usual paper dolls, even the clothes are sturdier.  the lace on feature can help with fine motor skills.

Description:lace on dolls
Name: Debby Dolls Lace In-Place Date:1950s Publisher: Jaymar
Artist:unknown
Format:partial set, cardboard dolls, thick paper clothes, no tabs
Condition: cut partial set, no box

Monday, July 9, 2012

Pink Prom Twins












Sorry that the very bottom of the pages are cut off.  Pink Prom Twins from Merrill Copyright 1956.  One of my favorite sets with lovely outfits and great cover art. 

Description:vintage paper doll set
Name: Pink Prom Twins Date:1956  Publisher: Merrill
Artist:unknown
Format:10 pages, staple book
Condition: uncut, reproduction

Ratings: Out of 10
Base: 9 the gals are lovely and well posed, the men are good, just wonder why Dick has a T on his shirt
Clothing: 9 lovely range of gowns and matching outfits for twins
Accessories: 8.5 good range of hats and other accessories for outfits
Cover: 10 I really love the cover art, but the boys inside the set are not twins
Color: 9 nice range of color, good use of pink
Shading/Texture: 9 nice patterns and good shading
Overall:9 of 10