Historical Paper Doll Gallery

I have been asked to about all of my historical fashion paper dolls and this gallery is my attempt to collect all of these paper dolls into one page. Enjoy!

Index

Medieval & Viking Paper Dolls

Historical Paper Dolls from Before the 1400s

Medieval paper dolls, viking paper dolls and kirtles abound in these paper dolls from the 10th to the 14th century in Western Europe. If you want to see my latest paper dolls from these periods, the best thing to do is to check out my 10th century, Medieval and 14th Century tags, which update automatically when I post a new paper doll that fits on of these eras.

Viking & Anglo-Saxon Paper Dolls

1100s & 1200s Paper Dolls

1300s Paper Dolls

Last Updated April 2022.

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Renaissance Paper Dolls

Historical Fashions from the 1400s through the 1600s

From Tudor gowns of the English Court to the 15th century Burgundian gowns and my lone foray into 17th century fashion, I am happy to share these historical paper dolls from the 15th to the 17th century.

This historical paper doll galleries are not updated automatically, so for the latest paper dolls from these time periods, you may want to check out my 1400s and 1500s post tags. Those update automatically.

Paper Dolls with Clothing from the 1400s

Paper Dolls with Clothing from the 1500s

Paper Dolls with Clothing from the 1600s

Last Updated May 2022

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18th Century Paper Dolls

Historical Paper Dolls from the 1700s

These are the paper dolls I have created celebrating fashions from the 1700s. The historical accuracy of these paper dolls varies, because they were drawn over a decade long period and my knowledge of the era is always increasing. However all these 18th century fashion paper dolls did have research behind them and many of the individual paper doll pages have source information if you want to know more.

If you want to see my latest 18th century paper dolls, check out my 18th Century tag on the blog.

18th Century Fashion Paper Dolls

The Pixies 18th Century Fashion Series

This paper dolls project was one of my first attempts to draw lots of clothing from a single time period. Sadly, I did not plan well, and the underwear doesn’t fit under the dresses.

Last Updated August 2021

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Regency Era Paper Dolls

Historical Fashion Paper Dolls from Before 1830

While the exact dates of the Regency are just 1811 to 1820, I think most of us think of the era as the empire gowns of the early 19th century. So, these paper dolls go from 1800 to 1830. After 1830, the Victorian period begins.

If you want to see my latest Regency paper dolls, check out my Regency tag.

Paper Dolls with Fashions from 1800 to the 1810s

Paper Dolls with Clothing of the 1820s

Flora: A Regency Wooden Doll with dresses from the 1800s to the 1820s

This paper doll project was a wooden doll and her extensive Regency era wardrobe. 

Last Updated August 2021.

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Victorian Era Paper Dolls

Historical Fashion Paper Dolls from 1830s to 1900

While the reign of Queen Victoria runs from 1837 until 1901, I am rounding off the era to cover 1830 to 1900. Victorian paper dolls are fun, because there’s a lot of diversity in this time period from the big sleeves of the 1830s (and the 1890s, actually) to the narrow skirts of the 1880s. You might notice a few decades missing, as I haven’t drawn any paper dolls yet from those time periods.

To follow my forays into Victorian fashion more closely, you can follow my Victorian tag.

Paper Dolls from the 1830s

Paper Dolls of the 1860s

Poppets of the 1860s Series

This paper doll project was an exploration of children’s clothing in the 1860s, mostly from French fashion plates.

Paper Dolls of the 1870s & 1880s

Florence of the 1870s Series

This paper doll project was a French Fashion doll and her extensive 1870s wardrobe.

Paper Dolls of the 1890s

Last updated August 2021

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Paper Dolls From the 1900s & 1910s

Historical Paper Dolls from Early 20th Century

The turn of the century is such an interesting period. People often consider the styles of the 19th century to have continued all the way until the First World War, calling it the Long 19th Century. There’s a lot in common with this era and the late Victorian period.

To see my latest fashions, check out my Edwardian tag or 1910s tag.

Paper Dolls from the 1900s

Paper Dolls from the 1910s

Last Updated August 2021.

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Paper Dolls from the 1920s

Historical Paper Dolls from with clothing from the Roaring 20s

One of my favorite time period to draw is the 1920s. I’ve done series from this time period as well as lots of individual paper dolls. As I’ve learned more about this period, I’ve refined my art, so there’s a range of detail in these 1920s vintage fashion paper dolls.

If you want to see my latest 1920s paper dolls, check out my 1920s tag for all my 1920s blog posts.

The 1920s Poppets Series

This paper doll project was drawing 1920s children’s clothing, mostly from catalogs and magazines.

Last Updated August 2021.

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Paper Dolls from the 1930s & 1940s

Fashions of the Great Depression & Second World War

Both the Great Depression and the Second World War were major influences on clothing in the mid-20th century. These galleries are updated when I have a chance, so if you want my latest posts from these eras check out my 1930s tag and 1940s tag.

Paper Dolls from the 1930s

Paper Dolls from the 1940s

Last Updated August 2021.

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Paper Dolls from the 1950s and 1960s

Retro and Vintage Fashions from the 1950s & 1960s

I love the 1950s and 1960s fashions. These are two very wonderful eras of vintage clothing. I’ve drawn a fair number of paper dolls from these periods (though not as many as I thought) and I think there’s something deeply nostalgic for people about this two decades. Paper dolls feel like they should be from the 1950s and 1960s.

Since these galleries have to be updated manually, I would recommend checking out my 1950s and 1960s post tags for finding my latest additions to ese decades.

Paper Dolls with 1950s Fashions

Paper Dolls with 1960s Fashions

Last Updated April 2022

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Paper Dolls from the 1970s and 1980s

I confess that both the 1970s and 1980s are a little neglected on this site. I just am not that interested in 1980s fashion- it feels too close to the modern era for me. Anyway, if you want to see my latest forays into this two time periods, check out my 1980s tag and my 1970s tag.

Paper Dolls with Fashions from the 1970s

Paper Dolls with Fashions from the 1980s

Last Updated in May 2022

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