Paper Doll
Paper doll has been one of the most inexpensive toys to date. It has not only been accepted as a means of entertainment by children, even adults have a soft side for these toys. Traditionally dolls are made of different materials such as cloth, plastic and wood, but the ones made of paper have gained the most popularity. Most dolls are two dimensional objects. Paper dolls can be made in different forms such as a personality, animals or any other toy. They can be even made in three dimensions by using paper.
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Paper dolls can be dressed up using different costumes and are given different fashionable looks. Paper dolls are not only used as a mode of entertainment but are even used for business purposes. In the early 17th century the fashion industry of England, Germany, France and Australia had used these dolls. Paper dolls were used in adult entertainment and were colored by hand. They were used to promote clothes in the fashion industry or to promote a certain personality. Paper dolls were first produced in the 18th century in America and England and were imported by America from Europe. Paper dolls originated in the 17th century, but infact paper dolls and figures have been in existence for about thousands of years. People living in Asian region, have used these dolls in different events such as religious events for over 2000 years.
During the 18th century, paper dolls were even printed in magazines with printed costumes on them and one could easily handmade these dolls at home. This practice gained popularity during the 19th century and is still continued. Paper dolls made an appearance in the news papers during the end of 18th century and were considered as inexpensive entertainment. They became more popular when the world faced the greatest depression ever. Paper dolls helped a lot during this period as they provided entertainment which was not affordable by people at that time.
By the mid of the 19th century, paper toys and dolls were almost like a celebrity as they made an appearance in different comic books and comic magazines.
Paper dolls were designed and manufactured by many artists. These great artists include Doris Butler, Fern Peat and many others.
The dolls designed by different artists were used in different areas as they were published in different greeting cards, hobby cards, love cards, friendship cards and slowly these dolls became a sign of emotional expression as people used to express different emotions through paper dolls.
Paper dolls are very cute that one would even accept these dolls as their babies. Girls liked, dressing up these dolls the same way they dress, and they were very fond of keeping their dolls updated with the current fashion trends. Many people have dolls of important celebrities; some of these include Angel Babies, California girls, a date with Judy and many others. Many Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Mini mouse and Donald Duck and even characters of the silent media are used to make these dolls.
Paper doll is very important to many; many consider them as family and many even cry if they lose one. The creativity can result in making greatest paper dolls at anytime by using elegant piece of paper. It is not about the price, it is about the emotional attachment that people have with their paper doll.
