Queen Holden Family of Vintage Paper Dolls

This Queen Holden Family of Paper Dolls is uncut and in excellent condition. It is a 1986 reproduction of the original published by Whitman Publishing and reissued by Merrimack Publishing.

About the artist:
• Whitman Publishing: Much of her most famous work was created for Whitman Publishing Company, where she began illustrating in the late 1920s. Her designs helped make Whitman a leader in the paper doll market.
• Subject Matter: She was best known for illustrating babies and toddlers, though she also created sets for famous figures like Judy Garland and characters like Raggedy Ann.
• Signature Style: Her dolls often featured large, expressive eyes and rosy cheeks. She had a unique ability to capture the anatomy and poses of real children, which was a departure from the more stylized or "cartoonish" dolls of earlier eras.
Notable Works & Sets
• The Family of Paper Dolls: One of her most iconic sets (featured in your photo), which included a full household of characters like Bobby, Joan, and Muriel.
• Baby Sister and Baby Brother: Early sets from around 1929 that established her reputation for drawing realistic infants.
• Winkie and Blinkie: Popular characters known for their open-and-shut eye designs.
Legacy and Collecting
Because her work was so beloved, many of her original 1930s and 40s books were reproduced in the 1980s by companies like Merrimack Publishing and Dover, allowing a new generation to enjoy her art. Original, uncut books from her peak years are highly prized by vintage toy collectors today.