Seaside summers for children,
especially little girls, in reach of
the Atlantic coast and Atlantic
City in the late 1910s and early
1920s were often capped by a visit
to the Boardwalk shop of Louise
R. Kampes whose cloth dolls
were fashionably outfitted. In this
case another brother and sister
pair. Indeed for many children
refreshing the wardrobe of their
"Kamkins" was a ritual. However,
if need be, and they couldn't visit
in person one of Kampes' shops
they could conduct a purchase
from home utilizing advertizing
promotions such as catalogues
or a picture perfect post card
illustrating basic articles of
apparel. Smith Collection
In France the exchange of
holiday gifts takes place on
New Year's Day rather than
Christmas. Instead of Christmas
gift idea catalogues the French
had catalogues, featuring
Etrennes. These contain a
selection of eye-catching items
such as boxed sets featuring
dolls and their accessories. This
imported German all-bisque
Simon and Halbig doll found
its way into a lavish display of
French luxury -too pretty to be
disturbed as the original outfits
and accessories are still firmly
tied in place. Denery Collection
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