Saturday, October 9, 2010

1930's Paper Dolls...

Aussie girls may know about Frankie magazine. For those who don't - check it out, it's lovely. Case in point: These great books they sent me. The Gallery of Tasmania has released a collection of hand painted paper dolls by Joan Pitman. She was born in 1917 and started making paper dolls at the age of 14. She went on to design costumes and sets for various theatre companies in the 1940's and when she died, her family donated her work to the gallery, who have reproduced the dolls in these books. Ace!










Thanks Frankie!
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9 comments:

  1. DebiOctober 9, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    WOW! How lovely!

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  2. Celia RoseOctober 9, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    They look brilliant!

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  3. BaronessVonVintageOctober 9, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    those look fantastic. Must check out! THANKS!

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  4. mysterymoorOctober 10, 2010 at 4:45 AM

    These are so good!

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  5. Penny Dreadful VintageOctober 10, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    Oh this is fantastic! Can you bear to cut the dolls out, or will it stay in book form?

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  6. Life In a Little HouseOctober 10, 2010 at 5:31 AM

    Oh I love love love paper dolls...wonderful collection~ my daughter enjoys then also ~Thanks for sharing ~Heather

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  7. RetroJetGirlOctober 12, 2010 at 3:11 AM

    Ohhhhh, do want!!!! :)

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  8. vintage_belleOctober 13, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Oh I loved paper dolls when I was little - still do! How lovely :)

    Vintage Belle Blog

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  9. ZoharOctober 14, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Oh wow those are amazing - what a special thing to get, I really love her designs :)

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