Mary Young, in her publication of 20th Century Paper Dolls Identification and Values (2006), indicates that Bob and Nan Cut Out Dolls was published by M.A. Donohue & Co., but no date is given. Other paper dolls Donohue produced indicate they were published around 1913, and the clothes included in this book reflect the fashions of the 1910-1920 era.
Bob has four outfits, all with short pants and long sleeves shirts.
Nan has four dresses, all with short sleeves, five hats and a doll.
Nan even has a large dolly with clothes and toys made especially for him!
This is a large format book of paper dolls, measuring 18" by 10". The company that produced them, M.A. Donohue & Co., was a publisher of children's books in the late 1800s and the first half of the 20th century. With offices in Chicago and New York, the company was known for inexpensive editions of popular works of fiction.
