Marilyn Monroe Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney.Dover |
I
was about 8 or 9 years old when I first saw images of her. It was the
first movie star that captivated me and that I followed over the years
... The most famous blonde in the world of show business. Her image of
half-closed eyes and half-open mouth in a flowing white dress has become
iconographic. Marilyn Monroe needs no introduction. Many things have
already been said, done, seen, written about and the world of paper
dolls is no exception.
When
browsing the web we will find paper dolls illustrated by many artists with
results so diverse that it is impossible to mention them all so I will
share with you those that I consider best.
The first paper doll I purchased was from Mr. Tom Tierney published by Dover 1 doll and 31 costumes from twenty-four MM movies. It is very complete but in my opinion it is not his best work on MM.
For example The seven year itch dress
which is one of the most well-known costumes worn by MM is very little
detailed. Even the facial expression looks more a wannabe look alike. I cant remember where in the internet I found Macky's
paper dolls, was the author name on the files, who taking advantage of
the paper doll on Tom Tierney's book illustrated some of the outfits
that are missing there. Anyway, it is therefore a must have for any
paper doll fan or MM fan.
Outfits illustrated by Macky
If compared to DANNY'S BOYS The Female Impersonator Tom Tierney's paper doll, it has a paper doll with a facial and body expression much better illustrated and the looks are very well detailed including the wigs for each look. Published by B.SHACKMAN COMPANY has two die-cut Paper Dolls and six
pages with sixteen Fashionable and gorgeous Outfits.
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DANNY'S BOYS The Female Impersonator paper doll by Tom Tierney, B.SHACKMAN COMPANY and MurryLynn Munloe by Tom Tierney |
Another
paper doll about MM that I think is very original is illustrated by
Ralph Hodgdon who has an incredible work of paper dolls. It is not the
most similar paper doll in terms of facial expression but the choice of
outfits on the first years of MM's career is very interesting and is not
a theme that is much explored. It is welcome by the originality and
detailed work!
Another example that deserves attention is illustrated by Marilyn Henry. It reminds me the vintage edition of American Beauties.
“There are two dolls and eight clothing pages with 50 fashion items in
all! With star biography by fashion expert David Wolfe and photos from
the George Zeno collection, this book is treasure for paper doll
collectors and fans of Marilyn Monroe!”
We can find other fine examples which deserves our attention by Bruce Patrick Jones, Eileen Rudisill Miller, David Wolfe, Jeff L Davies, Nancy Stahl, Basia Koening, Rauni Palonen, Cory Jensen, Gabriella Patterson or published like the one in swedish vintage Året Runt Magazine Marilyn-Monroe paper doll and many others.
If you have other references please share with me, you are welcome!
Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926 and I should made this post before as a Happy Birthday tribute.
Hope you like it!
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Se pudermos comparar com a paper doll de DANNY'S BOYS desenhada por Tom Tierney, ela tem uma expressão facial e corporal muito bem projetada e as roupas são muito bem detalhadas, incluindo as perucas para cada roupa. Publicado por B.SHACKMAN COMPANY tem duas bonecas de papel cortadas e seis páginas com dezesseis roupas elegantes e lindas. Outro paper doll sobre MM que eu acho muito original é desenhado por Ralph Hodgson, que tem um trabalho incrível de bonecos de papel. Não é a paper doll mais semelhante em termos de expressão facial, mas a escolha de roupas nos primeiros anos da carreira de MM é muito interessante e não é um tema muito explorado. É bem-vindo pela originalidade e pelo trabalho detalhado! Outro exemplo que merece atenção é desenhado por Marilyn Henry. Este trabalho lembra-me a edição vintage de American Beauties. “Existem paper dolls e oito páginas de roupas com cinquenta itens de moda ao todo! Com uma biografia escrita pelo especialista em moda David Wolfe e fotos da coleção George Zeno." Podemos encontrar outros exemplos que merecem nossa atenção, desenhadas por Bruce Patrick Jones, Eileen Rudisill Miller, David Wolfe, Jeff L Davies, Nancy Stahl, Basia Koening, Rauni Palonen, Cory Jensen, Gabriella Patterson ou publicados como os da revista sueca vintage Året Runt e muitos outros. Se tiver alguma referência pode partilhar, será bem vindo!
Marilyn Monroe nasceu em 1 de junho de 1926 e, como homenagem a um feliz aniversário, dedico este post. Espero que gostem!
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