479 - Dolls—A collection of nearly 50 paper dolls and scenes (often consisting of multiple pieces) made of thin chromolithographed cardboard. North America, circa 1900. Approx. 10 x 5 cm to 21 x 10 cm. Sorted into sleeves in a ring binder.

Dolls—A collection of nearly 50 paper dolls and scenes (often consisting of multiple pieces) made of thin chromolithographed cardboard. North America, circa 1900. Approx. 10 x 5 cm to 21 x 10 cm. Sorted into sleeves in a ring binder. Promotional giveaways from American companies, primarily Lion Coffee, but also New England Mince Meat (a series of female figures of various nationalities), Thompson’s Shoe Store, McLaughlin’s XXXX Coffee, and a few unmarked items. Includes not only the interchangeable cut-out dolls themselves, but also accessories such as backdrops, kitchen and workshop furnishings, a doll carriage, and two “Shadow Cards.” Also includes a caricature series from Lion Coffee (King, Turk, Student, Uncle Sam, Englishman, Irishman, etc.). Mostly labeled on the back. - The snap-together sets have not been checked for completeness; moderate signs of wear; overall in good condition.