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- The Story of the Wizard of Oz Coloring Book, 1939 - L. Frank Baum's <em>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz</em> is an American fairy tale classic. First published in 1900, the book tells the story of Dorothy, a little girl swept away to a strange and magical land, and her quest to return home. Over the years, companies have created a variety of merchandise based on Baum's beloved story and characters.
- 1939
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The Story of the Wizard of Oz Coloring Book, 1939
L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American fairy tale classic. First published in 1900, the book tells the story of Dorothy, a little girl swept away to a strange and magical land, and her quest to return home. Over the years, companies have created a variety of merchandise based on Baum's beloved story and characters.
- "Walt Disney's Pinocchio" Toy Puppet Theater, circa 1939 -
- circa 1939
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"Walt Disney's Pinocchio" Toy Puppet Theater, circa 1939
- Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Cut-Out Dolls, 1954 - From 1951-1957, millions of American children were glued to Roy Rogers and Dale Evans's weekly television show, to watch their thrilling adventures in a magical American West landscape, where goodness was always rewarded and the bad guys got what they deserved. Their young fans eagerly purchased the many toys that featured these stars.
- 1954
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Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Cut-Out Dolls, 1954
From 1951-1957, millions of American children were glued to Roy Rogers and Dale Evans's weekly television show, to watch their thrilling adventures in a magical American West landscape, where goodness was always rewarded and the bad guys got what they deserved. Their young fans eagerly purchased the many toys that featured these stars.
- "Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty" Jigsaw Puzzle, circa 1960 -
- circa 1960
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"Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty" Jigsaw Puzzle, circa 1960
- Walt Disney's Pinocchio Paper Dolls, 1939 - Paper dolls reflected current fashions, as well as highlighting popular public figures and story characters, such as Pinocchio. Whitman Publishing Company, renamed from the Western Publishing Company in 1915, produced the famous Little Golden Books as well as many paper doll sets.
- 1939
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Walt Disney's Pinocchio Paper Dolls, 1939
Paper dolls reflected current fashions, as well as highlighting popular public figures and story characters, such as Pinocchio. Whitman Publishing Company, renamed from the Western Publishing Company in 1915, produced the famous Little Golden Books as well as many paper doll sets.
- "I Love Lucy" Cut-Out Dolls, 1953 - The <em>I Love Lucy</em> show, starring comedienne Lucille Ball and her husband, Desi Arnaz, was the most popular television program of the 1950s, appealing to both adults and children. This paper doll set was based on Lucy and Desi's television characters, Lucy and Ricky Ricardo.
- 1953
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"I Love Lucy" Cut-Out Dolls, 1953
The I Love Lucy show, starring comedienne Lucille Ball and her husband, Desi Arnaz, was the most popular television program of the 1950s, appealing to both adults and children. This paper doll set was based on Lucy and Desi's television characters, Lucy and Ricky Ricardo.
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cut-Out Book, 1938 - <em>Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs</em>, Walt Disney's first animated feature film, premiered in 1937. Audiences and critics loved it. As part of the film's promotion, Disney licensed manufacturers to create an array of themed merchandise--more than 2,100 different products. Fans of the movie could purchase books, dolls, puzzles, toys, and valentines, among other items, with images of their favorite characters.
- 1938
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cut-Out Book, 1938
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Walt Disney's first animated feature film, premiered in 1937. Audiences and critics loved it. As part of the film's promotion, Disney licensed manufacturers to create an array of themed merchandise--more than 2,100 different products. Fans of the movie could purchase books, dolls, puzzles, toys, and valentines, among other items, with images of their favorite characters.
- Knitting Spool and Yarn, 1949-1955 -
- 1949-1955
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Knitting Spool and Yarn, 1949-1955
- Jigsaw Puzzle, "United States Map Puzzle," Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946 -
- 1937-1946
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Jigsaw Puzzle, "United States Map Puzzle," Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946
- Little Women, 1934 - Whitman Publishing Company began publishing Big Little Books in 1932. The books usually adapted popular comic strips, movies, radio programs, or novels; their subject matter, small size (usually 3-5 inches tall), and full-page illustrations appealed to young readers. This Big Little Book is based on the 1933 RKO Radio Pictures adaptation of <i>Little Women</i>, starring Katharine Hepburn as Jo March.
- 1861-1865
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Little Women, 1934
Whitman Publishing Company began publishing Big Little Books in 1932. The books usually adapted popular comic strips, movies, radio programs, or novels; their subject matter, small size (usually 3-5 inches tall), and full-page illustrations appealed to young readers. This Big Little Book is based on the 1933 RKO Radio Pictures adaptation of Little Women, starring Katharine Hepburn as Jo March.