In 1951 McCall’s magazine began a feature for girls: a paper doll named Betsy McCall. Looking at the page through the years until the last time it was included (I think it was 1995) is a mini-tutorial in late 20th century childrens’ fashions.
But to start, here are a few Christmas pages.
McCall's Magazine, December 1951
McCall's Magazine, December 1960
McCall's Magazine, December 1962
This site features Betsy McCall paper dolls from the first 10 years, 1951- 1961. You can get a printable size by clicking on the doll. Then select a page – this time click on High Quality Image. To enlarge for printing, click on the image again. This will print out about the same size as it was originally in the magazine.
Crunchy Monkey is a great site with a brief history of McCall’s magazine and lots of Betsy McCall paper doll pages from 1975 to 1995.
This page shows several old advertisements and sewing patterns for doll clothes.
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carla-at-home 
Welcome to the Vintage Christmas Party that continues for the next 2 Mondays. I have added you to the list! Remember to include the VCM button and/or a link back to my blog in your post so your readers can find the rest of the participants. xo Joan
What a great post! I loved these and fought my sister for the ownership of them every month! Now my best friend Corrie (who is six) would be the one to get to keep them. Thanks!
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