American Girls Paper Dolls
The American Girls Paper Dolls is a set of paper dolls focusing on the first three released Historical Characters. It was released in 1990 and retired in 1992, and was also part of the Portfolios of Pastimes collection.
Overview
The paper dolls came as a staple-bound book; all three dolls were drawn by Renée Graef. The three paper dolls--Kirsten Larson, Samantha Parkington, and Molly McIntire--were drawn facing forward, dressed in historical underwear; they came on thick cardstock and were able to be punched out. The dolls had short character bios on the reverse
The first interior pages discussed paper dolls as applied to each historical era represented. Nine outfits for Kirsten, nine for Samantha, and ten for Molly[1] (based on their Central Series books) were included along with selected related accessories; these needed to be cut out from the pages. Each accessory and outfit was marked with numbers on the tabs or back so as to be able group the sets together. Minor information about each outfit was included on the reverse, mostly in relation to the character's stories. Outfits needed to be slashed in spots to allow characters to "hold" smaller accessories.
A small accessories envelope was included on the back cardstock page, along with a cover for the story pages (so that they could be stapled into a book) and the stands for each doll. The back cover gave instructions on how to tape or glue the edges of the empty book cover together to make a storage envelope for the dolls, staple the story pages into a story volume, and make and use the smaller included accessory storage envelope.
The set was discontinued in 1992 as by then individual paper dolls for each Historical Character, including Felicity Merriman, had been released.
Outfits and Accessories Represented
- Kirsten is dressed in her Flannel Underwear.
- Traditional Swedish Dirndl and Scarf
- Country Dress (With bonnet, apron, spoon bag and spoon, and amber necklace)
- Flowers
- Prairie School Dress and Shawl (with additional collar)
- Slate Bag and Supplies
- Tine
- Work Dress
- Saint Lucia Gown
- Saint Lucia Wreath
- Saint Lucia Tray
- Nightgown
- Sari
- Blanket
- Trunk
- Springtime Dress and Pinafore with Daisy Wreath
- Quilting Square
- Kitten with Yarn
- Birthday Bouquet
- Summer Striper and Straw Hat
- Red Boots
- Crock of Honey and Flag
- Berry Basket
- Scandinavian Skirt and Blouse
- Scandinavian Sweater, Hat, and Mittens
- Fur Boots
- Scarf
- Pet Raccoon
- Oil Lamp
- Snowshoes
- Carpet Bag
- Samantha is dressed in her Lacy Whites, minus the stockings.
- Afternoon Tea Dress (includes Maroon Hair bow)
- Hat, Locket Brooch, Purse
- Embroidery Sampler
- Play Pinafore and Afternoon Dress
- Gingerbread Man
- Flannel School Dress
- Tea Tin Lunchbox
- Book Strap, Report Book, and Composition Book
- Frilly White Frock[2] with Lacy Collar
- Flower-Trimmed Hat
- White Party Slippers
- Tea Tray
- Cranberry Party Dress (collar is separate)
- Paper Snowflake
- Samantha's Nightgown
- Gingerbread House
- Christmas Music Box
- Samantha's Doll
- Peppermint Dress
- Mohair Teddy Bear[3]
- Samantha's Presents
- Party Pinafore, and Rosebud Circlet
- Lemonade Pitcher and Glasses
- Lace Fan, Nosegay, and Petit Fours
- Middy Dress, Sailor Tam, and Bo's'n Whistle
- Butterfly Net and Wildflowers
- Sketchbook
- Plaid Cape and Gaiters
- Elegant Hat and Muff
- Samantha's Silver Skates
- Molly is dressed in underpants and an undershirt.
- Sporty Separates with additional sweater
- Beret, Necklace, Handkerchief, and Shoulder Bag
- Halloween Hula Costume
- Plaid Jumper and Blouse
- School Bag, Flash Cards, Textbook and Report Card
- Lunch Bag
- After-School Outfit (with hat)
- Trowel, Turnip Seeds, and Watering Can
- Velvet Dress
- Molly's Christmas Box (with doll)
- Molly's Stocking
- Molly's Pajamas
- Party Pinafore and Birthday Crown
- Molly's puppy
- Chocolate Cake, Poppers, and Treat Cups
- Small Present
- Camp Gowonagin Uniform
- Saddle Shoes
- Flashlight and Mess Kit
- Paddle, Letter and Can of Worms
- Slicker and Rain Hat
- Umbrella and Galoshes
- Molly's Miss Victory Costume
- Plaid Suitcase
Trivia
- Bennett and Kirsten's kitten are some of the first pets included in paper doll sets.
See Also
References
- ↑ Molly is additionally given her Miss Victory Costume where the others are not given additional Winter books outfits.
- ↑ Closely resembles the Tea Dress.
- ↑ Held in arms on the Peppermint Dress