Frances Tipton Hunter's Paper Doll Twins

Left, the Punch and Judy twin paper dolls by Frances Tipton Hunter as infants. High chairs,
a stroller, bathtub and an extra change of clothes were included. Right, the twins as toddlers
with toys and outfits.

 

        Frances Tipton Hunter (September 1, 1896 – March 3, 1957) was an illustrator who created covers for The Saturday Evening Post and many other magazines between the 1920s and 1950s. Her work is very similar in style to that of Norman Rockwell.

       She had an artistic style similar to Norman Rockwell’s, Hunter’s watercolors delightfully captured nature at its best. Her favorite subject was children and their pets. Due to her talent and the characters she created, Hunter became the “most popular and best-selling calendar artist” of the 1940-50s.” Her memorable subjects were “welcome therapy to millions recovering from the dreariness of WWII.” In the early 1920s, Hunter created a series of paper dolls that first appeared in Ladies’ Home Journal. After rave reviews and requests, she illustrated six dolls to appear in the regular publications. From the 1930s to the 1940s, Hunter contributed 18 covers to the Saturday Evening Post. Read more about her life...

Left, the twins depicted along with their very own Punch and Judy puppets. Also included
are cute folk costumes for these kindergarten versions. Right, are the twins as first graders
with their toy boat and baby doll. Also puppies and school clothes and dress-up
costumes are included.

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