The Betsy Bobbet Series. Crépe Paper Dolls. How to Make Them

New York: Knight and Knight, [1925]. First edition. 4to. 16pp. Illustrated throughout with designs and plans for dolls. Stapled in self-wrappers. Some soiling and light handling wear, soft horizontal crease. Item #401647

A fully-realized how-to for children, starting with the tools and materials required, through design and craft techniques. Includes general directions, details for making hair and hats, instructions on how to trace, how to make clothes-pin dolls, spoon dolls, tiny china dolls, a full-sized hat made of crepe paper, the waist button dolly, and "circus friend". This was the second in the "Betsy Bobbet" series, following 'Dolly and her Dresses.' These how-tos were originaly boxed with materials and a pattern and retailed for $1.00 each.

Price: $60.00

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