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VOGUE DOLLS-GINNY-JUST ME

Ginny Dolls Vogue Doll Company

Ginny dolls have been loved by children as well as collectors for more than 50 years. These 8" dolls are made of the highest quality injection-molded hard plastic and only the finest laces, fabrics and trims are used for Ginny's fashions. All Ginny dolls have a comb and brush that is included. Because of small parts, Ginny is Not recommended for children under four years of age.

JUST ME
VOGUE’S JUST ME REVISITED!
By Carol Stover

The year 2002 is a monumental one for The Vogue Doll Company. In addition to presenting our beloved Ginny, this year we are opening a new chapter in our doll making history dating back to the 1920’s. For the first time since the 1970’s, Vogue is adding a new doll to the line. However, we are not straying from Ginny’s family, for this doll is one of Ginny’s earlier cousins, and one of the very first dolls ever dressed by Vogue’s founder, Mrs. Jennie Graves. Our new doll is a remarkable recreation of Vogue’s Just Me doll dressed so beautifully by Mrs. Graves in the 1920’s and 1930’s.

VINTAGE JUST ME JUST TOO CUTE!
Perhaps you are already familiar with the story of Jennie Graves. She was a talented housewife living in Boston’s suburbs with a passion for costume designing, in particular for doll costume designing. She had two daughters, June and Virginia and practiced her talents on their dolls, and later on neighbor’s dolls. Over time, Mrs. Graves’ work became so popular that she decided to go into business, founding The Vogue Doll Shoppe in her Sommerville, Massachusetts home in 1922. At first Mrs. Graves imported bisque dolls from Europe in all sizes from famous doll makers. However, one of the most popular dolls imported in the 1920’s was a small 'Just Me' doll from Germany designed by Armand Marseille with bisque heads and jointed composition bodies. If you have ever seen one of these dolls, you will never forget their sweet little faces with apple cheeks and glass sleep eyes described as either 'flirty' or glancing to the side. The doll’s features were, of course, hand painted, some with thin lashes painted above and beneath the eyes, others with none. Most had a single, stubby short brow mark painted above the eyes. Marseille’s bisque molding achieved fine face detail, such as a petite little button nose, but perhaps the most distinctive feature of his Just Me doll was her tiny pursed red mouth. Some see a very serious look in her little expression, but others are equally convinced that there is a hint of a smile.

The little Just Me doll wigs were usually curly mohair styles in brunette or blonde tones. Some wigs were set in short curls and close around the face, but others had long ringlet style curls. It is very rare to find a Just Me boy doll, but they did exist. If one is lucky enough to fine a Just Me boy doll today, they will likely have a short ear length wig and be dressed in costumes that matched their twin sister. Short pants costumes were popular for the boys, and many were similar to the costumes Mrs. Graves later designed for her composition 8" Toddles dolls in the 1930’s and 1940’ s. The costumes were closed with hooks and eyes; buttons were not typical Vogue closures.

The Just Me dolls had high quality composition bodies jointed at the legs, arms and head. The doll’s right arm was bent at the elbow, which gave her an active look, and was nice for posing. The cheeks were brightly blushed as were the knees.

Mrs. Graves specialized in doll dress designing and her little hand-tailored Just Me ensembles usually reflected the styles of the day with a few storybook exceptions. She used only the finest fabrics, trims and accessories for their costumes, including matching hats, bows, purses and pom-pom ties shoes. Many of the costumes had hand-embroidered edging, smocking or appliqués, etc., and she proudly sewed her Vogue Doll Shoppe tag into the back of each dress at the neck or waist seam. After a while, she recruited friends and neighbors to help her sew the dresses, but she always supplied the fabric and a sample costume to insure Vogue’s quality and style. The doll’s leatherette shoes were typically tied with attached pom-pom laces worn with socks. When a doll survives to present day, the costume very often does too, which speaks to Mrs. Graves' well-made and quality styles.

VOGUE’S 2002 JUST ME REISSUE
Now that we have covered the history of Vogue’s vintage Just Me doll, let us introduce you to our reissue of this wonderful dolls. She has been faithfully recreated in sizes after the 1920’s doll. We have been careful not to change her sweet, pouty look, her wonderful wig styles, or her beautiful eyes. She is, like the original, created with a bisque head and the finest composition reproduction material. Her wigs are mohair and her costumes are replicated from original designs using the finest Swiss organdy. These costumes are creating quite a sensation as they, just like Mrs. Graves’ vintage doll, use the finest fabrics and trims that are fully coordinated. Each doll is individually numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

JM1001
Just Me Reissue Pink 10"
Limited Edition 1500
Suggested Retail $149.95

JM1002
Just Me Reissue Yellow 10"
Limited Edition 1500
Suggested Retail $149.95

JM1003
Just Me Reissue Blue 10"
Limited Edition 1500
Suggested Retail $149.95

JM1401
Just Me Reissue Pink 14"
Limited Edition 500
Suggested Retail $249.95

JM1402
Just Me Reissue Yellow 14"
Limited Edition 500
Suggested Retail $249.95

JM1403
Just Me Reissue Blue 14"
Limited Edition 500
Suggested Retail $249.95