Polly's Dancing Dolls" and "Polly's Paper Playmates" -- Twelve (12) Uncut Paper Dolls of Diverse Nationalities Performing "Native Dances

United States: N.G.Y., 1910. Toned with some tears on folds, chipping.. A scarce grouping of twelve (12) uncut paper dolls, each of a different nationality and performing its own "native dance" and encouraging international friendship and tolerance. Each doll has at least two outfits that slip over their heads with accessories and hats. All are girls, and the nationalities are as follows: American; Belgian (x2); Dutch; French; Irish; Swiss; Japanese; Scottish; Spanish; Italian; and Russian. includes instructions for applying cardboard to make the dolls self-standing. The twelve dolls are offered in groups of six to a sheet, one titled "Polly's Dancing Dolls" and the other "Polly's Paper Playmates". Each lithographed sheet is folded, and measures approx. 24.75" by 20.25", versos blank. Notice that despite the positive celebration of the Japanese doll's culture, the doll itself is still strikingly Caucasian, with naturally fair hair and Western features.