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Catherine

paper doll

ca. 1915

The American Colortype Co. of Chicago offered paper dolls in the early years of the 20th century. It offered Catherine in a series of more that 24 dolls, including Betty, Gladys, Martha, Nancy, and Ruth, and Charles, William, Howard, and David. Catherine's clothing included a pink tea dress, a blue afternoon dress, and an outifit for ice skating. Catherine also had outfits for dressing up like Pochontas and a Japanese geisha.

ManufacturerAmerican Colortype Co.
Materialprinted paper
OriginChicago, IL
Styleuncut
Object ID78.14180

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