Mary Gray Paper Doll, 1864-1870
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Paper doll
Date Made
1864-1870
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
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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John and Edmund McLoughlin's publishing firm became well-known in the mid-1800s for its early adoption and skillful use of new color printing techniques. Realizing success in the emerging market for children's books, the brothers expanded their product line to include toys and games. Products bearing the McLoughlin Bros. name remained popular even after the company’s acquisition by Milton Bradley in 1920.