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Paris Fashion Cutout Paper Doll

For this Dorothy Dot cutout paper doll, the spot line is on Paris, France. Published in 1909, the Dorothy Dot paper dolls were printed in…

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What the Past had to Say About Wives Spanking Husbands

We always read or hear about how men used to put their wives over their knees for a spanking, but did you know that it…

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7 Creepy Doll Trends of the Early 20th Century

Some of us are creeped out by dolls. As a child, I never kept any of my dolls in my bedroom at night. As an…

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Hilda of Sweden 1909 Paper Doll Cutout

The following Dorothy Dot paper doll cutout is Hilda of Sweden. She was originally published in the Evening Star in 1909. Little girls would eagerly…

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Dorothy Dot Little Jean of Brittany Paper Doll

In the early 1900s, Washington D.C.’s Evening Star newspaper would occasionally publish a Dorothy Dot paper doll. These paper dolls featured the different clothing from…

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10 Humorous and Endearing Letters to Santa from the Early 1900s

What makes these Santa letters so wonderful is that they are cute, funny, and even a bit troubling. They are also from about a hundred…

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Cutout Princess Paper Dolls from 1921

These two adorable princess paper dolls were originally published in The Washington Times in 1921. It was recommended that the dolls be mounted onto thin…

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How to Make a Crepe Paper Hat from 1922

Paper hats were very popular in the early 1900s and women and children would often craft their temporary hats during the summer months. The following…

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Creepy Crochet Hatpin Holder from 1913

This hatpin holder should read, “Let me steal your soul while you sleep.” Instead, this was the height of cuteness in 1913. Anyone who crochets…

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Child Test for Psychic Abilities from 1961

It was not uncommon in the 1950s to the 1970s for parents to test their children for psychic abilities. In fact, women’s magazines as well…

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