Sunday, January 6, 2013

BONNIE the Ballerina Paper Doll

July 08, 1961.  BONNIE The Ballerina Paper Doll by Emma C. McKean.  Plus a riddle as a bonus:  What has four legs, but only one foot?  See above for answer.  I remember that riddle from when I was a kid.

Saturday, January 5, 2013

D is for DUTCH GIRL

1900's.  D is for Dutch Girl.  Not sure if I have already posted this image on my old blog.  CHILDREN OF ALL NATIONS appeared in newspapers in the early 1900's, about 1901 - 1906.  A fun image for children to color and learn about children from other lands.

DUTCH GIRL CUT-OUT

January 08, 1957.  A sweet Dutch Girl Paper Doll by Emma McKean.

MISTRESS MARY Cut-Out Doll

December 04, 1904.  Here is a cut-out doll similar to the Historical Dolls from my old blog.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

MUPPETS Comic Strip

September 20, 1981.  A newspaper coloring contest to promote the new comic strip "Jim Henson's MUPPETS".

HOW Does Your Garden Grow . . .

March 1987.  A paper doll of Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary by Jim Greenwood.  From The Original Paper Doll Artists Cookbook.  Thanks mom.

MISTRESS MARY, Quite Contrary . . .

February 09, 1936.  "Color and cut out the entire picture.  Bend the sides backward to make her stand."  Mistress Mary, quite contrary . . . a cut-out by A. W. Nugent.