VTG PAPER DOLLS ORIGINAL1977 SCARLETT GONE WITH THE WIND Art RALPH HODGDON RARE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:64444372 | Modified Item: No |
| Vintage: Yes | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| MPN: N/A | Custom Bundle: No |
| Brand: Unbranded |
Ralph Hodgdon has brought us so many of these wonderful color and cut books of famous movies and the stars that were in them. His research of the costumes was extensive and his art shows his knowledge through the intricate detailing of each and every costume he gave us. All of these books are highly collectable for those of us who love paper dolls and Mr. Hodgdon's work!!! I really wish that I were a professional colorist when I see things like this. I've been collecting hi...s work for many years and I'll be selling them gradually.Mr. Hodgdon had a particular fascination with the film "Gone With The Wind" and was good friends with Walter Plunkett, the films costume designer. He did several of these books related to the movie with Mr. Plunkett's help. "Scarlett O'Hara" shows ALL of the 36 costumes worn by Vivian Leigh in the movie. This is an original book, NOT a copy and I've been seeing reproductions lately. The originals should have heavy cardstock covers and I like to see some paper tanning to tell me the book is original. This one has much page tanning and that could be considered a flaw by some collectors. This comes with a letter written to the buyer by the artist. It was done on an artist proof for the "Gone with the Wind" book.All of the paper dolls that I offer are from estates, other homes or purchased here on eBay. I don't know the previous storage history. My collection is kept in a smoke/pet free area of my home with a dehumidifier running 24/7. I have a poor sense of smell at my age and am unable to detect odors. People smoked way back when, so that could linger and I would not be aware of it. I try and list all flaws for the paper doll sets that I sell. I only ship to the USA.
