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[Betty Lane Newspaper Dolls: Army Nurse]

Description: This sheet contains a newspaper clipping of a paper doll entitled "Army Nurse No. 2". Included is one fashion doll in a pale pink undergarment and a blond chignon hairstyle. Also included are various fashions and accessories such as a white dress uniform / cape as well as a fatigue suit. Several hats are also included. These paper dolls were included in various newspapers across America during 1942-1945 to promote American involvement during WWII. On the back of the sheet is a partial advertise… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Lane, Betty
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[Soldiers and Sailors House Party: Paper Dolls - Tony]

Description: This paper doll comes from a set entitled "Soldiers & Sailors House Party" which was published by the Merrill Publishing Company. This set, which was released in 1943, has a total of twelve fashion dolls and a variety of fashions. This doll, named Tony, comes with various military uniform costumes. The doll comes dressed in a striped brown and tan shirt with high waisted brown shorts. The military theme is to highlight that the soldier is at a party either before departing to war or once he is … more
Date: 1943
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[Jacqueline Kennedy Paper Dolls]

Description: One sheet of Jacqueline Kennedy original paper dolls by Emma Terry. The sheet features two Jackie Kennedy dolls, one completely hand drawn while the other has a photograph of Kennedy as the face. The fashion ensembles range from 1961-1963, most of which are her famous two-piece suit sets. A photograph of President John F. Kennedy's inaugural ball is shown with both Jacqueline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy photographed.
Date: 196X
Creator: Terry, Emma
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[That Man From Texas: Audie Murphy Paper Dolls]

Description: This six-page paper doll book features American soldier and actor Audie Murphy. Entitled "That Man from Texas", the book highlights Murphy's prolific war career during WWII (where he became the most decorated American combat soldier) as well as his career as an actor in which he starred in many Western films. This book was created by Bruce Patrick Jones for the 2007 "Deep In The Heart of Texas" Paper Doll Convention. This souvenir was sponsored by Jim Faraone and the International Fashion Doll … more
Date: 2007
Creator: Jones, Bruce Patrick
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[Betsey Johnson's (Clothes for) Kids Clipping]

Description: A clipping from The Washington Post which showcases Betsey Johnson's fashion collection for children. The clipping shows fashions from Johnson's label through paper dolls. The fashions are not in color and consist of only line work. One female child figure is seen in undergarments along with the various fashions. The second clipping features an article for various events, one of which mentions Transcendental Meditation Center instructor Paulette Bell.
Date: July 6, 1975
Creator: Johnson, Betsey
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[Wool "Alley Cat" by Betsey Johnson Clipping]

Description: A clipping from Mademoiselle Magazine which showcases Betsey Johnson's "Alley Cat" label. The label was created to answer the "Youthquake" movement happening in the mid 1960s. "Alley Cat" was Johnson's first label. This collection features wool fashions made for children. The clipping shows fashions from Johnson's label through paper dolls. The fashions are not in color and consist of only line work. The second clipping features an advertisement for various suede and velvet fashion pieces.
Date: August 1971
Creator: Johnson, Betsey
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["Alley Cat" by Betsey Johnson Clipping]

Description: A clipping from The New York Times Magazine which showcases Betsey Johnson's "Alley Cat" label. The label was created to answer the "Youthquake" movement happening in the mid 1960s. "Alley Cat" was Johnson's first label. The clipping shows fashions from Johnson's label through paper dolls. The fashions are not in color and consist of only line work. One figure as well as an additional fashion is seen. The second clipping features a partial advertisement for a fabric.
Date: August 22, 1971
Creator: Johnson, Betsey
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Betsey Johnson. Big Sale! Clipping]

Description: A clipping from The New York Times Magazine which showcases a "Big Sale!" in Betsey Johnson's merchandise. The clipping shows fashions from Johnson's label through paper dolls. The fashions are not in color and consist of only line work. Eight figures are seen with various fashion ensembles. The second clipping features an advertisement for appliances and technology.
Date: 198X
Creator: Johnson, Betsey
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Betsey Johnson's "Things to Do" Clipping]

Description: A clipping from The New York Times Magazine which showcases Betsey Johnson's "Things to Do" Kids label. The clipping shows fashions from Johnson's label through paper dolls. The fashions are not in color and consist of only line work. One female child figure is seen with several fashion ensembles. The second clipping features a partial advertisement.
Date: 197X
Creator: Johnson, Betsey
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Alley Cat" by Betsey Johnson Clipping]

Description: A clipping from The New York Times Magazine which showcases Betsey Johnson's "Alley Cat" label. The label was created to answer the "Youthquake" movement happening in the mid 1960s. "Alley Cat" was Johnson's first label. The clipping shows fashions from Johnson's label through paper dolls. The fashions are not in color and consist of only line work. The second clipping features an advertisement for various shoes.
Date: October 3, 1971
Creator: Johnson, Betsey
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Alley Cat" by Betsey Johnson Clipping]

Description: A clipping from The New York Times Magazine which showcases Betsey Johnson's "Alley Cat" label. The label was created to answer the "Youthquake" movement happening in the mid 1960s. "Alley Cat" was Johnson's first label. The clipping shows fashions from Johnson's label through paper dolls. The fashions are not in color and consist of only line work. Several cats are seen throughout the clipping. The second clipping features an advertisement for various knit fashion pieces.
Date: August 15, 1971
Creator: Johnson, Betsey
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Big Sister: Stand-Up Doll and Clothes]

Description: Book of paper dolls and accessories, including six pages and front and back cover with doll. The doll is a female toddler and comes with various fashions in the style of the late 1960s. The outfits included are for various occasions such as nighttime wear, daytime wear, and outdoor wear. The doll is fashioned in a turquoise undergarment and is seen a turquoise ensemble on the front cover which is flocked.
Date: 1969
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[Denim Deb: The Paper Doll with the Denim Look]

Description: Book of paper dolls and accessories, including six pages of outfits with a front and back cover with doll. The fashions are in the style of the mid to late 1970s; and are reflective of outdoor / daytime silhouettes. Some of which have a denim motif. The doll, named Denim Deb, is fashioned in a two-piece summer set including a floral top and burgundy denim shorts. However, on the cover of the book she is wearing a floral peasant style top with flared light washed denim jeans and pink sandals.
Date: 1977
Creator: Whitman
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[Bobby Socks Cut-Out Dolls]

Description: Book of paper dolls and accessories, including two pages of paper dolls and six pages of outfits. Front and back cover are detached as are several pages. The title, Bobby Socks, refers to the teenage subculture known as the "bobby-soxers". As seen in the book, these teens were part of the swing dance craze and wore youthful fashion styles. On the cover / inside sides of the book the pair are seen jitterbugging, a popular pastime for bobby-soxers. The outfits seen are in the style of the mid 194… more
Date: 1945
Creator: Butler, Doris Lane
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[Jean Jeans Paper Doll]

Description: Book of paper dolls and accessories, including six pages of outfits and a front and back cover with doll. The book features various fashions in the style of the mid 1970s; each of which have a denim motif. The style is reminiscent of prairie/western fashions of the late hippie era. The book includes a fashion doll wearing a denim two-piece undergarment. The front and back cover both have a denim background with a yellow stitching design.
Date: 1975
Creator: Whitman
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Pert and Pretty Paper Dolls]

Description: Book of paper dolls and accessories, including eight pages of fashions with front and back cover. Also included are nine paper fashion dolls. Fashions include late 1940s looks for day wear, evening wear, and outdoor wear. There are also several elaborate costume ensembles. The doll models are clothed in black two-piece undergarments and are shown in various poses. The dolls are named as Babs, Fay, Lea, Janis, Tina, Mimi, Nan, Cecie, and Jeanne. These paper dolls were originally released in 1948… more
Date: 1997
Creator: Merrill Company Publishers
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[Famous Movie Wedding Gowns - Paper Dolls]

Description: Book of paper dolls and accessories, including sixteen plates total with text on front and back covers. Dolls include Claudette Colbert in It Happened One Night, Elsa Lancaster in The Bride of Frankenstein, Joan Crawford in The Bride Wore Red, Gene Tierney in The Razor's Edge, Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face, Katherine Ross in The Graduate, Talia Shire in The Godfather, Robin Wright in The Princess Bride, Shari Headley in Coming to America, Meg Ryan in Prelude to a Kiss, Toni Collette in Muriel's … more
Date: 2007
Creator: Tierney, Tom
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[The Simply Divine: Cut-Out Doll Book - Starring Divine]

Description: Book of paper dolls and accessories, including seventeen pages plus front and back cover. Showcases famed drag queen Divine as well as various costumes seen in her films which were designed by the book's illustrator, Van Smith. Some films include Pink Flamingo, Female Trouble, Polyester, and The Neon Woman.
Date: 1983
Creator: Smith, Van
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[Campus Fashions Paper Dolls: 1900s-1980s]

Description: Book of paper dolls and accessories, including sixteen plates of full-color dolls and costumes. The book features a historical overview on the changing fashions of college students. The fashion styles range from the 1900's to the 1980's. It features a look into both popular female and male fashions.
Date: 2001
Creator: Tierney, Tom
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[Divine Cut-Out Paper Doll]

Description: Paper doll of drag queen Divine. The doll is modeled after a statue of Divine that is displayed at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. The statue was made by sculptor Andrew Logan, who had a close personal friendship with Divine. The paper doll was designed by Theresa Segreti. The photographed used for the doll was taken by Dan Meyers. The fashion that the doll is clothed in is fashioned after Divine's costume in Pink Flamingos. This doll was sold as a collectible item / s… more
Date: 1998
Creator: American Visionary Art Museum
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Queen Holden's Nursey School Dolls]

Description: Book of paper dolls and accessories, including sixteen pages of dolls in addition to dolls on front and back covers. Book shows group of children on playground as well as various fashions. Child dolls have names on their undergarments which include the names Tommy, Peggy, Janey, Pam, Ann, Pat, Ted, and Jimmy. These names are also labeled on each correlating fashion. Fashions are in the style of the 1930's.
Date: 1985
Creator: Holden, Queen
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[Best Friends Paper Dolls in Full Color - New Paper Dolls by Queen Holden]

Description: Book of paper dolls and accessories, including fifteen plates total with text on front and back covers. Fashion plates include outfits for two children, one boy (Charles) and one girl (Kate), for each season and occasion. This includes fashions for night wear, day wear, outdoor wear, swim wear, party wear, and winter wear. Included are various accessories for the dolls such as toys, pets, hats, and shoes.
Date: 1985
Creator: Holden, Queen
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[The Official Hunks - Paper Doll Book]

Description: Book of paper dolls and accessories, including sixteen pages and one paper doll page, plus front and back cover. The book features several men in their underwear along with various fashions to dress them with. One woman doll is also included. The dolls are photographs of men while the clothing is hand drawn. The book was created by the editors of Playgirl and was illustrated by Ed Powers.
Date: 1984
Creator: Powers, Ed
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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