I've had this BEAUTIFUL set of vintage 1943 Wedding Day Paper Dolls in a drawer for probably over a year and, honestly, forgot about them!
The reason my eye was caught when I saw them at the flea market was because I collect vintage bride and groom cake toppers and the wedding theme hit me right across the head when I saw the main cardboard picture inside the bag...
Isn't it JUST GORGEOUS! And, yes, there's pink there on one of the bridesmaids!
So I wanted to show you the paper dolls themselves, the little girl who must have had this set wrote their names and "bride" "groomsman" etc on the back of each one...
(Left to right: Charles Miller, the usher/Dick the ring bearer/Lieuteant Roger Williams, the groom/Sue the flower girl/Marilyn the Bride)
And the rest of the wedding party...
(Linda the flower girl/Darlene, the bridesmaid/Lieutenant John Clark, the Best Man)
There is also another bridesmaid, but I used her just the other day in a very special card that is the post below, she seemed perfect right on that card!
I couldn't leave them in their undergarments, oh, my! That would be sacreligous with tomorrow being Sunday and all!
Isn't Marilyn a beautiful blushing Bride?!
Just in case my picture cuts off Marilyn, let's have another look!
And there are SO many clothes! And they're all just fabuously vintage and very brittle too! The names of each person are printed on the little tabs in a sweet cursive too, look close...
Look at that pantsuit! Wow!
And there's even a purse to match the green dress!
Happy Pink Saturday!
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Oh, I love,love,love them. My sister and I used to play for hours with our paper dolls. I wish they still made them today..I haven't seen any in years. Happy Pinks and have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteWonderful paper dolls, I will be sure to include Tina in my prayer list. I will head over there shortly to visit her. Happy Pink Saturday.
ReplyDelete~Karrie
P.s I became a follower of yours. I like your blog.
they are amasing what a lucky find happy pink saturday
ReplyDeleteI used to love paper dolls! Couldn't wait to get my scissors on the Betsy McCall in the magazine. This brings back sweet memories.
ReplyDeleteSusan
What a fantastic treasure you unearthed!! I remember my paper dolls, they had mostly pink outfits..party dresses and nighties! Love your commentary...they are really charming. The red dress lovely that you used for Tina is gorgeous, it will make her smile!! Happy Pink Saturday!!
ReplyDeletexOxO Nerina :)
Happy Pink Saturday! Love the paper dolls. They bring back fun memories of being a little girl.
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Hug,Bobbi Jo
Hey Suzie ~ SO nice to find another Dallas gal on here. Nice to meet you. Thank you for stopping by my blog and for your sweet message. Please come again, and you can bet I'll be back to visit you too. ((HUGS)) _Ashley*
ReplyDeleteAs a child I adored paper dolls. What fun memories.
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday.
Sam
How fun is this!! I felt like I was really playing with the paper dolls. I'm so jealous! Thank you for sharing and what a great post!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday! Thanks for stopping by my PS post!
HELLO Suzie Button! I just love your blog..."sew" fun!
ReplyDeleteThe paper dolls were an awesome find. Love those, too!
Suzie,
ReplyDeleteThese are darling! I love how you pointed out that the names of who the clothing belongs to is written on the tabs. Too sweet! There's even some great Patriotic themes going on with the groom being military. Ahhh...a breath of fresh air from the past!
xo
Sue
The air is cooler, the days are shorter, winter is on its way. From now until April of next year I will have to rely on Pink Saturday for my pink fix!
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating this week and for helping my day be just a little bit more pink and sweet!
Paper dolls, I haven't thought about them in YEARS!
Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with the love of family and good friends.
Beautiful paper dolls.
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday!!!
How FABULOUS! Want them, want them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a find, congratulations - these are really special - and in such great condition.
Happy Pink Saturday, sweetie!
Happy Pink Saturday!
ReplyDeleteLove old fashioned paper dolls!
~ Gabriela ~
When I was growing up we all played with paper dolls. I loved them and we would play for hours at a time. They don't seem so popular anymore, but then little girls grow up faster than I did then, Happy Pink Saturday and thanks for a great post. Char
ReplyDeleteVery unusual! Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteI so wish we still dressed this way! Wouldn't it be fun!!! BEAUTIFUL paper dolls! Have fun playing!
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