Come With Me to Dingle Dell

Hello...I would like to introduce you to the artistry of Grace Drayton... she also drew under these names, Grace Gebbie and Grace Wiederseim. Most of you will recognize her for her "Campbell Soup Kids" fame...but to me she is "Dolly Dingle of Dingle Dell"...My most influential inspiration. If she were still alive I would want her to be my best friend...as I know we would giggle about the same silly things...the image above is taken from a "Laughing Elephant" greeting card.

She drew the Dolly Dingle series of paper dolls for a women's magazine, "Pictorial Review" from 1913 until 1933. I own the Dover Publications Reproduction books from 1978...1979...and 1985. These books are treasures to me.

 This is Billy Bumps of Dingle Dell...I must admit that he is my favorite. Look at those chubby knees and inquisitive grin. He is probably not the fastest runner in his neighborhood...but I would bet that he is the kindest...

The clothing, accessories and toys highlight those early years...I hope that they share those silly toys with their friends. I am sure that they do...as in Dingle Dell everyone is kind and behaves appropriately. 

Here is Kitty-Cutie of Dingle Dell...devoted companion...and snappy dresser herself.

During these years World War 1 was happening, so those in Dingle Dell were very patriotic...

Holidays are much anticipated and happily celebrated...Boo..
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Tasty treats are prepared with great care and love...

The Dingle's have many friends and neighbors...It appears that the Quack-Quacks enjoy those tasty treats at the Dingle's...

Even with their busy schedules...there is always time to volunteer for public service...

Good deeds and American pride...always a good thing in Dingle Dell...

Good grooming is the way of life in Dingle Dell...

That about says it all....

Any of you who know me personally or are familiar with my work will see the profound influence these little silly little characters have had on me. Dingle Dell and FunTown are neighboring villages...it seems the sun shines a little brighter here and there.

Thank you for visiting with us today. I will share some more of my inspirations with you in the future.

Have silly "Robert Roll-Round" fun,   Jody of Dingle Dell

Thank you Grace Drayton...Hip-Hip Hooray for you!