Praying Girl from the "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" Wall Decoration Set, 1948-1968

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Artifact Overview

The Dolly Toy Company, established in 1923, is best known for making inexpensive toys and seasonal novelties from laminated boxboard. After World War II, the company patented an idea for wall pin-ups for children's rooms. It was a success. The pin-ups featured religious themes and characters based on children's fairy tales and stories, including some licensed Disney characters.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Plaque (Flat object)

Date Made

1948-1968

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2025.16.1.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Pink (Color)
Flesh pink
Brown (Color)
Light brown
Blue (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 13 in
Width: 6.5 in
Length: 0.375 in