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LEARNING ABOUT
THANKSGIVING :
Crafts and play |
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| Paper dolls had become popular (and
affordable) in America by the mid 1800s. Paper dolls were manufactured by publishing
companies such as McLoughlin Brothers, who specialized in children's books. Paper
dolls were also on occasion included as a free bonus in magazines and Sunday
newspapers. |
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Paper doll page from the Boston Globe,
November 24, 1895 |
Paper doll page assembled -
the Victorian family at Thanksgiving dinner! |
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| Children's magazines, first published in the mid 1800s,
continue to be popular today. These magazines have always contained seasonal
activities and craft suggestions for their young readers. |
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From : Children's Play Mate Magazine,
1948.
DIRECTIONS : Cut wings, head, and tail from heavy paper. Color with crayons.
For the body, use a small, well scrubbed potato. Cut small slits to hold
wings, head, and tail. Push in as far as dotted lines. Feet are pieces of
toothpicks. Stick feet into a piece of potato so he will stand. Place turkey
on a small green card. Add half an English walnut full of tiny candies. Glue
turkey and walnut to place card, if you wish. |
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Highlights For Children, 1984
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"In this big picture find the scissors, cup, book, banana, butterfly, sea
gull, paintbrush, sea horse, pencil, apple, fish and turkey."
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