by Joan M. Homann

 

This is a definitive reference book on magazine paper dolls, which covers eight women's magazines from 1904 through 1995. This book contains complete listings of all paper dolls and cut-outs published in each magazine, from the beginning of publication until the magazine ceased or no longer included paper dolls. This book will never be outdated. The magazines covered are: The Delineator, Good Housekeeping, The Housekeeper, Ladies Home Journal, Ladies World, McCall's, Pictorial Review, and Woman's Home Companion.

 

A history of each magazine is included as well as the date, name, and artist of each paper doll, and a listing of all the artists and the various paper doll series. Some of the more familiar series are Dolly Dingle, Lettie Lane, and Betsy McCall. One representative paper doll illustration is included for each magazine.

 

This book is sized for convenience to carry in your pocket or purse (5" X 7"), is spiral bound, and is designed to be a ready reference guide. No longer will you have to review each and every issue of a magazine in order to find an elusive paper doll, but you will know in advance, in which issue it may be found. It will also assist you in being able to complete a particular series you are collecting. If you collect magazine paper dolls...this book is a must.