Object Details
Collection Creator
Grepke, Donald, 1932-
Grepke, Carolyn, 1937-1995
Collection Citation
The Carolyn and Donald Grepke Paper Doll Collection, 1800s-1998, undated, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Scope and Contents
Consists of paper dolls created from three-dimensional dolls. Most of the paper dolls are created to be Barbie (1959), her family, and friends. Some of the earliest dolls that are used for inspiration include German bisque doll (1860-1900), Mein Liebling (1901), Michelle (1907), Raggedy Ann and Andy (1915), Madame Alexander (1923), and Rosebud (1947). Many of the paper dolls date from the 1950s-1980s and include Chatty Cathy (1959), Troll (1959), Secret Sue (1965), Kissy (1961), Hi Dottie (1971), Itsy Bitsy Beans (1973), Baby Alive (1973), Rub-a-Dub Dolly (1973), Baby Tender Love (1969), Timey Tell (1969), Lazy Dazy Doll (1972), Precious Moments (1975), Strawberry Shortcake (1979), Cabbage Patch Kids (1983), My Buddy and Kid Sister (1985), American Girls (1986), Lady Lovely Locks (1987) Hot Looks (1987), Molly McIntire (1986), Maxie (1988), and Holly Hobby (1989). Materials are arranged in alphabetical order.
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Date
circa 1910-1990, undated
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Identifier
NMAH.AC.0752, Subseries 6.2
Type
Archival materials
Collection Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
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Record ID
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