THE VOGUE DOLL COMPANY

Perhaps you are already familiar with the story of Jennie Graves. She was a talented housewife living in Boston’s suburbs with a passion for costume designing, in particular for doll costume designing. She had two daughters, June and Virginia, and practiced her talents on their dolls, and later on neighbor’s dolls. Over time, Mrs. Graves’ work became so popular that she decided to go into business, founding The Vogue Doll Shoppe in her Sommerville, Massachusetts home in 1922. At first Mrs. Graves imported bisque dolls from Europe in all sizes from famous doll makers.  However, one of the most popular dolls imported in the 1920’s was a small “Just Me” doll from Germany designed by Armand Marseille with a bisque head and a jointed composition body.

Mrs. Graves specialized in doll dress designing and her little hand-tailored “Just Me” ensembles usually reflected the styles of the day. She used only the finest fabrics, trims and accessories for their costumes, including matching hats, bows, purses and pom-pom tie shoes.  Many of the costumes had hand-embroidered edging, smocking or appliqués, and she proudly sewed her “Vogue Doll Shoppe” tag into each dress.  When a doll survives to present day, the costume very often does too, which speaks to Mrs. Graves’ well-made and quality styles.
 

JUST ME “BLOSSOM’
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Just Me with blonde curls and blue eyes is in her springtime pink felt and white organdy dress. A sweet addition to any collection – this unusual dress was inspired by an original 1930’s “Just Me” outfit. Pink, blue and white felt flowers cascade down her dress. Matching white organdy bloomers, white nylon socks and soft pink shoes complete her look.

Limited Edition 125

Suggested Retail: $100.00

JUST ME “BUNNY LOVE” WARDROBE SET
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Just Me “Bunny Love” is an irresistible confection of dolls, outfits, and a wardrobe box.  She is a redheaded 7 ½ inch “Just Me” made from bisque and composition coated resin.  Her wardrobe is pink, pink, and more pink. She comes wearing bunny pajamas with feet. Also included in her wardrobe is a beautiful white organdy dress and bonnet with pink inset rosebud embroidery and a pink coat and bonnet.  Two pairs of shoes, one pink pair and one white pair, and two pairs of socks complete her wardrobe.  Also included is a little soft-stuffed bunny to love.

Limited Edition 500

Suggested Retail: $195.00

JUST ME “JUST DUCKIE” WARDROBE EGG
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This adorable set features “Just Me” in a crisp white organdy dress with an embroidered baby duck at her hem.  When it’s playtime she wears her 30’s style play dress in blue 30’s bubble fabric with matching hat. And for sandbox fun she changes into her yellow check sunsuit. A miniature yellow duckie pull toy is included. The egg is lined with a 30’s print featuring period children’s toys! (Wardrobe Egg not pictured)

Limited Edition 500

Suggested Retail: $195.00