SALLY Paper Doll from Aunt Elsie, 1920

This newspaper paper doll appeared in the Oakland Tribune in October 1920. "Sally" is from the Aunt Elsie page for children.

MOD MOMMA Coloring Contest

"Color the NEW Mod Momma" a coloring contest held by MDU and appeared in newspapers in 1972. The contest was to promote the advantages of gas appliances. What was Mod Momma doing with Elvis' jumpsuit?

BOOTSDAY

These BOOTS paper dolls appeared in the Sunday comics of 1951. Many thanks to Edgar Martin.

Happy 40th Anniversary to Sesame Street

Happy 40th Anniversary to Sesame Street. The Sesame Street coloring contest appeared in newspapers on October 07, 1982 - the winners received JCPenney gift certificates. The paper doll greeting card is from Gibson Greetings, Inc in 1986.

SUE Paper Doll by Laura R. Brock, 1933

Another newspaper paper doll by Laura R. Brock. Sue is part of the paper doll family series that ran in newspapers in 1933 and 1934.

Williams CAMP FIRE SYRUP - Coloring Contest, 1925

This is my favorite coloring contest. This ad for Williams CAMP FIRE SYRUP appeared in newspapers on October 23, 1925. "Strictly Pure made of 75% Cane Granulated Sugar Syrup, 25% Maple Sugar Syrup, Scientifically Blended, A Deliciously Wholesome Product" by the Bliss Syrup Refining Co., Geo. R. Williams, Pres., Kansas City. The coloring contest was open to all boys and girls 4 to 15 years old.

British Library - ecards

The website for the British Library offers a selection of beautiful free e-cards. It is a very interesting site.