The dolls include three children in period clothing. The back side of the dolls reveals their magazine origins, with portions of articles visible.
The costumes are beautifully detailed, and include a witch, a clown, and a jester. There is also an outfit featuring a bushel of apples for one of the dolls to carry.
The jester holds a pumpkin topped with a tiny witch:
The clown carries a parade lantern. These antique tin jack o' lanterns are now some of the rarest, most valuable, and most highly sought Halloween collectibles. You can see some original patent drawings for these lanterns at http://www.spookshows.com/patents/patents.htm.
Ah, some of my favorites, by the artist Sheila Young. Had no clue about the lanterns. Good to know.
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