New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-12-04
WHAT OMANC CAN DO DOLLS UP TO DATE
The Waren Faced Puppet Is
No Longer IN Demand.

Slowly but surely, the wax doll is pass
ing into oblivion. The little girl OF the
period is no longer satisfied with waxen-
; faced puppet that can do nothing more
startling than open and close It's eyes
and emit faint squeal from the region
of its diaphragm. She wants doll that
can do something. Nor is she at all par
1fcular about the puppets sex Her ma
ternal instinct is all-embracing, and boy
dolls are much TO her liking, provided they
look and act like real boys.
! One such has been seen on Fifth ave
nue. last week They were just entering
Central Parf-c little girl, her small
brother and a nurse The boy walked
/ between the two. holding their hands A
nearer view showed that the little
brother was only rnake-believe, Won
derfuIly realistic doll.
He was made of chamois skin. His
| shapely body was clad in smart. little
tailor suit and a felt sailor was pulled
at jaunty angle on his mop Of yellow
! cuYls the resemblance between the doll
and the child was startling and the ma
ternal air of the latter was beautiful to
behold Once she stopped to button Little
Brothers coat over his chest. for heavy
wind wss blowing. and the small LAD
began to cry
There, there. Little Brother, you will
soon be warm" She patted him reassur-
!ngly, whereupon the crying ceased and
the trio walked toward the squirrei
ground.
Dolls like this, when bought in a store
are an expensive luxury, but any one
with a knack for handiwork can make
quite satisfactory ones The soldier doll
pictured is neither handsome nor difficult
but he will bring great JOY to any little
lad or Lass who finds him in his or her
Christmas stocking.
To make him, a large piece Of felt or
chamois of firm quality. but soft and
plia BILE will be required. First, cut sep
crate head. arm and leg models Of ordi-
! nary muslin. In cutting the head simply
| leave q ppotuberance for the nose the
evelashes and mouth are indicated by
dashes OF black and red paint Large
glass buttons are used for eyes and these
are sewed securely in position psfore
| .'stuffng'' the head. The ears of chamols
are also sewn into place pI1or 70 hiihs
ont the model Faint lines OF red IN
water colors accentuate the ear looes'
nostrils. lips, etc
| Hair may either be painted on or the
real article may be used. For this purpose
| q wig or toupee may De purchaseu At Gil Az
expensive shop where inferior hair sooo1
are handled This, of course. should De
! disinfected-
The torso proper may be made OF either
the felt or chamois, or ordinary denim
esufY with sawdust curied hair after
which sew on the various appendases. Al
! ready stuffed. The cap. coat and slippers
are made OF navy blue broadcloth. Brass
buttons arc added to the coat and cap, ana
~ S. A." is outlined in silk floss on both
garments. A stin piece of white linen
| shows iust above the coat collar. to give
the proper neat appearance OF the real
| colder A patent leather belt with brass
buckle is a jaunty accessory. The same
hid Is used for the visor Of the cap II de-
sired, both cap and belt may be purchased,
| instead OF being made At home
| II the little girl oovets . real Miss Chys-
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