American Girls Paper Dolls



The American Girls Paper Dolls was a set of paper dolls focusing on three Historical Characters: Kirsten Larson, Samantha Parkington, and Molly McIntire. It was released in 1991 and retired in 1994, and was also part of the Portfolios of Pastimes collection. ''

Overview
The three paper dolls--one for each girl--came on thick cardstock and were able to be punched out. The first pages discussed paper dolls as applied to each historical era represented. Nine outfits for Kirsten, nine for Samantha, and ten for Molly were included along with some related accessories; they needed to be cut out from the pages. Each accessory and outfit was marked with numbers so as to group the sets together. Minor information about each outfit was included on the back, mostly in relation to the stories. Outfits needed to be slashed in spots to allow "holding" of smaller accessories.

A small accessories envelope was included on the back card stock page, along with a cover for the story boxes so that they could be stapled into a book and the stands for each doll. The back cover gave instructions on how to tape or glue the edges together to make a storage envelope.

The set was discontinued in 1994 as by then individual paper dolls for other Historical Characters had been released.

Kirsten Larson

 * Kirsten is dressed in her Flannel Underwear.


 * Traditional Swedish Dirndl
 * Country Dress (includes bonnet, apron, spoon bag and spoon, and amber necklace)
 * School Dress with Shawl (includes additional collar)
 * Slate Bag and Supplies
 * Tine
 * Saint Lucia Gown
 * Saint Lucia Wreath
 * Saint Lucia Tray
 * Kirsten's Nightgown
 * Kirsten's Doll
 * Kirsten's Trunk
 * Apron Dress and Daisy Wreath
 * Quilting Square
 * Kitten with Yarn
 * Kirsten's Summer Dress and Straw Hat
 * Red Boots
 * Crock of Honey and Flag
 * Winter Skirt and Blouse
 * Knit Woolens
 * Kirsten's Snowshoes
 * Carpet Bag

Samantha Parkington

 * Samantha is dressed in her Lacy Whites, minus the stockings.


 * Afternoon Tea Dress (includes hat, locket, matching hair bow, and purse)
 * Embroidery Sampler
 * Pinafore and Afternoon Dress
 * Buster Brown Dress
 * Tea Tin Lunchbox
 * Book Strap and Supplies (minus pencil box)
 * Frilly White Frock
 * Cranberry Party Dress (collar is separate)
 * Samantha's Doll
 * Christmas Music Box
 * Gingerbread House
 * Samantha's Nightgown
 * Lacy Pinafore and Rosebud Circlet
 * Mohair Teddy Bear
 * Lemonade Pitcher and Glasses
 * Fancy Fan, Nosegay, and Petit Fours
 * Middy Outfit
 * Butterfly Net and Flowers
 * Sketchbook
 * Plaid Cape and Gaiters
 * Elegant Hat and Muff
 * Samantha's Ice Skates

Molly McIntire

 * Molly is dressed in underpants and an undershirt.


 * Sporty Separates (includes beret, necklace, handkerchief, and shoulder bag)
 * Halloween Hula Costume
 * Plaid Jumper and Blouse
 * School Bag, Flash Cards and Report Card
 * Lunch Bag
 * After-School Outfit
 * Evergreen Velvet Dress
 * Molly's Christmas Box (with doll)
 * Molly's Stocking
 * Molly's Pajamas
 * Party Pinafore and Birthday Crown
 * Molly's puppy
 * Chocolate Cake, Poppers, and Treat Cups
 * Camp Gowonagin Uniform
 * Saddle Shoes
 * Flashlight and Mess Kit
 * Paddle, Letter and Can of Worms
 * Slicker and Rain Hat
 * Umbrella and Galoshes
 * Molly's Miss Victory Costume
 * Plaid Suitcase

Trivia

 * Bennett (dog) and Kirsten's kitten are some of the first pets included in paper doll sets.