Miss Leslie's Paper Doll Overlay

Philadelphia, PA: Miss Leslie's Magazine, 1843. One small stain on the doll over its chest, otherwise fine.. This doll is supposedly the first paper doll in a magazine. It was printed in "Miss Leslie's Magazine" which was a monthly women's magazine of literature and fashion that ran from January 1943 to July of 1846. In its first year of publication it was edited by Eliza Leslie before Timothy Arthur Shay took over. The magazine also underwent several name changes after its first year (The Ladies' Magazine of Literature, Fashion, and the Fine Arts in 1844 and Arthur's Ladies' Magazine in 1845) before it merged in 1846 with Godey's Lady's Book. The doll itself is known as the "City Bell", and is an overlay. The doll itself features a woman in white dress with floral accents, and overlay piece is her shawl and overcoat. This doll was published in "Miss Leslie' Magazine, Volume 1, 1843". This doll has been cut away from the original overlay.

Number of Dolls: 1
Doll Size: 5 1/4"
No. of Pieces: 2 (Doll + outfit).