Tuck Post Cards-Dressing Dolls

This set of six "Dressing Dolls" paper doll postcards
were sold in Great Britain in 1930.  No doubt some
of them made their way across the big pond to mail
boxes here in America. 
Each paper doll has 2 sets of adorable clothing,
matching hats and a pet or toy.  My favorite is
Jack with his sailor outfit and little puppy.

August was a busy month for us here at the

cabin.  Our son and daughter were here at

 same time, something that doesn't happen very

often and we especially enjoyed our time together.

The hubs has been having issues with his neck.

After a couple visits to urgent care he wound up seeing

 a neurosurgeon.  He is doing physical therapy here at 

home in hopes of avoiding surgery.  It was my turn for

a thorough physical & all the subsequent tests.

I am proud to say I survived the dreaded colonoscopy!

I had issues with my needle pushin' finger I jammed

last winter & ended up at urgent care too.  After a 

round of antibiotics it's much better, but I am going to

give it ample time to recover.....again.  No sewing for 

a few weeks.  Although neither of us accomplished much

 this past month, we have enjoyed spending so much extra 

time together.  All in all, were in good health and count

 ourselves very lucky indeed.

We celebrated our 43 wedding anniversary

this week with a date night at Sonic, for a burger

and a sundae.  To quote the hubs "If this had

been a first date, I'd have called for a second."

How sweet is that???

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Hope you had a great Labor Day weekend.

Ingenious Raphael Tuck Postcards-1922

These ingenious movable postcards were published
in 1922.  Each little doll sits on a cushion & has
lots of accessories to complete the scene.  The other
side of the postcard has directions and an image of
the completed mechanical doll.  I love everything
 about these beautifully illustrated postcards.   
Enjoy!

 Sweet lambs!

I love the dolly's heart shaped cheeks.

 A lucky Irish pig.

 I wonder what she's knitting?

 

The second set in the series features children from

different parts of the world.



Street performer, see the coins in her hankie.


  A little golliwog dolly.

 This one's for Mary Bean at Chip Butter White Oak blog

 Sadie, my grand dog!

Wasn't that a fun way to spend a couple minutes?
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The hand is healing nicely,
before long I should be back to my
normal arthritic state!  Not working
on a project is boring.  I think the
daughter & I will take a trip or 2.
Back soon.

Father Tuck's Fairy Land Panoramic Series & Dolly Bonnet

We've been very busy this past week getting ready
 for old man winter's arrival.  Snow is in the forecast
for today!  All I managed to get done was the little
 dolly's bonnet.

I thought you'd enjoy a look at this set of 6
 push out postcards.  They were sold in 1930,
 from original paintings by A. L. Bowley.

Aren't they sweet?

NURSERY RHYMES DRESSING DOLLS & MISS AVA

Just back from a week with my great niece
 Miss Ava.  She's a sweetie. 

We read lots of books and nursery rhymes. 
I thought you'd enjoy these Raphael Tuck paper doll postcards
from the "Nursery Rhyme Dressing Dolls" series.

 
 

 

I love all the little accessories.

I think they would make great paper dolls

 for a "sweet" little girl or a dolly.

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HAPPY CUTTING!