Mary Gray Paper Doll, 1864-1870
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As color printing technologies improved and became more affordable in the second half of the nineteenth century, many book publishers also began printing playthings. By the 1860s, the McLoughlin Bros. publishing firm had expanded its product line to include games and toys, like paper dolls. McLoughlin's paper dolls reflected current trends and remained popular with consumers longer than other firms' less fashionable versions.
As color printing technologies improved and became more affordable in the second half of the nineteenth century, many book publishers also began printing playthings. By the 1860s, the McLoughlin Bros. publishing firm had expanded its product line to include games and toys, like paper dolls. McLoughlin's paper dolls reflected current trends and remained popular with consumers longer than other firms' less fashionable versions.
Artifact
Paper doll
Date Made
1864-1870
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
41.214.1474.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. E. G. Douglas.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Red
Green
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 3.625 in
Inscriptions
on cover: MARY GRAY / MCLOUGHLIN BROS MANFT NEW YORK.
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