Air, Land and Sea Paper Dolls, 1943

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Artifact Overview

The Saalfield Publishing Company was founded in 1900, at first producing dictionaries and Bibles. The first Saalfield paper dolls were produced in 1918. Military toys and play sets became particularly popular during and just after World War II, when patriotism was especially strong, as evidenced by this set from 1943.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Paper doll

Date Made

1943

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

96.0.155.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Red

Dimensions

Height: 13.938 in
Width: 10.75 in
Thickness: 0.125 in

Inscriptions

On cover: AIR, LAND AND SEA PAPER DOLLS