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 1990 and retired in 1992, 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 of the empty book cover together to make a storage envelope for the dolls.
The set was discontinued in 1994 as by then individual paper dolls for other Historical Characters had been released.
Outfits and Accessories Represented
Kirsten Larson
- Kirsten is dressed in her Flannel Underwear.
- Traditional Swedish Dirndl and Scarf
- Country Dress (With bonnet, apron, spoon bag and spoon, and amber necklace)
- Flowers
- Prairie School Dress and Shawl (with additional collar)
- Slate Bag and Supplies
- Tine
- Work Dress
- Saint Lucia Gown
- Saint Lucia Wreath
- Saint Lucia Tray
- Nightgown
- Sari
- Blanket
- Trunk
- Springtime Dress and Pinafore with Daisy Wreath
- Quilting Square
- Kitten with Yarn
- Birthday Bouquet
- Summer Striper and Straw Hat
- Red Boots
- Crock of Honey and Flag
- Berry Basket
- Scandinavian Skirt and Blouse
- Scandinavian Sweater, Hat, and Mittens
- Fur Boots
- Scarf
- Pet Raccoon
- Oil Lamp
- Snowshoes
- Carpet Bag
Samantha Parkington
- Samantha is dressed in her Lacy Whites, minus the stockings.
- Afternoon Tea Dress (includes Maroon Hair bow))
- Hat, Locket Brooch, Purse
- Embroidery Sampler
- Play Pinafore and Afternoon Dress
- Gingerbread Man
- Flannel School Dress
- Tea Tin Lunchbox
- Book Strap, Report Book, and Composition Book
- Frilly White Frock[1] with Lacy Collar
- Flower-Trimmed Hat
- White Party Slippers
- Tea Tray
- Cranberry Party Dress (collar is separate)
- Paper Snowflake
- Samantha's Nightgown
- Gingerbread House
- Christmas Music Box
- Samantha's Doll
- Peppermint Dress
- Mohair Teddy Bear[2]
- Samantha's Presents
- Party Pinafore, and Rosebud Circlet
- Lemonade Pitcher and Glasses
- Lace Fan, Nosegay, and Petit Fours
- Middy Dress, Sailor Tam, and Bo's'n Whistle
- Butterfly Net and Wildflowers
- Sketchbook
- Plaid Cape and Gaiters
- Elegant Hat and Muff
- Samantha's Silver Skates
Molly McIntire
- Molly is dressed in underpants and an undershirt.
- Sporty Separates with additional sweater
- Beret, Necklace, Handkerchief, and Shoulder Bag
- Halloween Hula Costume
- Plaid Jumper and Blouse
- School Bag, Flash Cards, Textbook and Report Card
- Lunch Bag
- After-School Outfit (with hat)
- Trowel, Turnip Seeds, and Watering Can
- 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
- Small Present
- 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.