Monday, April 29, 2013

Mammy and Little Boy by Springs Cotton Mills



These dolls measure 16" and 9" tall. They are pancake dolls, with one piece for the front and one for the back; but they have extra pockets to applique over their printed pockets. The maker of these dolls added handkerchiefs to the pockets, and buttons for some extra interest. They were made by Springs Cotton Mills; the panel was not dated, but they were probably made in the '40s or '50s.






Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Strawberry Shortcake Characters - 1980-82

Springs Mills produced several panels to make cut-and-sew dolls of Strawberry Shortcake and her friends in the early 1980s.



The first series of panels is dated 1980.
Strawberry Shortcake 21" #5709
Huckleberry Pie 21" #5710
Pupcake/Lucky Bug/Custard/Marmalade the Butterfly #5711
Strawberry with Ladybug #5712



In 1981, a second series of panels was issued, with additional characters.
Apple Dumplin' #5715
Plum Puddin' 21" #5716
Raspberry Tart 21" #5717
Blueberry Muffin 20" #5718
Orange Blossom 20" #5719



In 1982, two more doll panels were made, one with four 10" dolls, and another with seven 6" dolls.
Strawberry Shortcake/Huckleberry Pie/Custard/Apple Dumplin' 10" #5728
Strawberry Shortcake/Lemon Meringue/Apricot/Apple Dumplin'/Orange Blossom/Butter Cookie/Cherry Cuddler 6" #5729