1940s Fashions

The wartime decade was a challenging time when paper dolls offered a welcome escape into one’s imagination. Fashion history during this period was interesting, reflecting the utilitarian styles, the strong shoulders and some frivolous accessories. Paper dolls of this time are both reprints of genuine vintage books and/or newly created ‘40s subjects including military uniforms, romantic brides, teen-agers and children. These years reflect the peak popularity of movies and glamorous stars. No wonder the '40s are considered "Golden Age of Paper Dolls."
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1947 Vogue Paper Dolls by Jim Howard
1947 Vogue Paper Dolls by Jim Howard
Famous fashion illustrator Jim Howard presents a gorgeous collection of high style fashions of 1947. One glamorous model and nine fashions including...
$16.00



Adrian, Hollywood Designer Paper Dolls by David Wolfe
Adrian, Hollywood Designer Paper Dolls by David Wolfe
The great MGM costume designer, Adrian, dressed Hollywood's most glamorous stars including Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford. Later, he also created...
$12.00



Beauty on a Budget
Beauty on a Budget
RKO star Marilyn Maxwell promotes Quadriga Cloth, “the cotton fabric all America knows,” in this marvelous retro paper doll ad from 1948. 1...
$2.50



Boarding School Paper Dolls
Boarding School Paper Dolls
Boarding School Paper Dolls, a 1942 reproduction, is not only a charming bit of nostalgia, it is a reminder of a bygone lifestyle. Six sweet girls,...
$12.95



College Girls Paper Dolls - Fun '40s Reproduction
College Girls Paper Dolls - Fun '40s Reproduction
Let’s visit Sue, Kate and Gail on the college campus! You might find them dressed in cute skirts and sweaters, jaunty dresses, warm coats, or...
$12.95



Comics Cuties Fashions for All Seasons Paper Dolls
Comics Cuties Fashions for All Seasons Paper Dolls
This fun book brings back the days of the 1930s and '40s when newspapers would include a paper doll as part of a comic strip. Artist Ted Menten,...
$7.95



COUTURE: Victorious Fashions of the 1940s
COUTURE: Victorious Fashions of the 1940s
Introducing the latest edition of Jim Howard's COUTURE series of paper doll books beautifully presenting high fashion, decade by decade. The 1940s...
$8.95



Fabulous 40s Paper Doll
Fabulous 40s Paper Doll
A fun gal with fun 40s fashions by Judy M Johnson. 2 pages presented in archival plastic sleeve. The 8 1/2 x 11 format is great for cutting, framing,...
$5.00



Femme Fatales of Film Noir Paper Dolls
Femme Fatales of Film Noir Paper Dolls
Artist and movie buff, David Wolfe, turns back the cinematic clock to the 1940s and 50s for a paper doll book dedicated to the glamorous and often...
$12.00



First Date Paper Dolls
First Date Paper Dolls
Times have changed a lot since this delightful paper doll was first issued in 1944. Dating has changed a lot since then, too. Today's youngsters will...
$12.00



Gal Pals Paper Dolls - Cute 40s Fashions - by Alina Kolluri
Gal Pals Paper Dolls - Cute 40s Fashions - by Alina Kolluri
Four fabulous friends have a huge 1940s wardrobe of pretty dresses, stylish suits and coats, pants outfits, nightgowns, bridal gowns, summer rompers...
$12.50



Gene Tierney Paper Dolls
Gene Tierney Paper Dolls
One of the most beautiful stars ever in films, Gene Tierney proved also to be a stellar actress and often wore fashion designs that matched her...
$9.95



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