A rare and beautifully preserved collection of Victorian-era paper fashion dolls, sourced from what appears to be the Boston Sunday Herald, circa October 1895. Mounted on kraft board and protected under plastic wrap, this curated lot features multiple elegantly dressed figures with interchangeable costume overlays — tea gowns, traveling dress, day wear, and more — all displaying the iconic silhouettes of the 1890s: leg-of-mutton sleeves, corseted waists, and sweeping trained skirts.
Individual costume pieces include separate fans, hats, and overlay garments designed to dress and redress the figures — a charming glimpse into how Victorian women and girls engaged with fashion long before the internet made it effortless.

Labels visible within the collection identify specific dress types, and the provenance notation suggests a knowledgeable previous collector who took care to document and preserve this treasure.
✦ Origin: Boston Sunday Herald newspaper supplement, ~1895
✦ Multiple figures + interchangeable costume overlays
✦ Condition: Good antique; some expected age wear
✦ A stunning display piece or serious ephemera collector’s addition