"I Love Lucy" Cut-Out Dolls, 1953

Summary

The I Love Lucy show, starring comedienne Lucille Ball and her husband, Desi Arnaz, was the most popular television program of the 1950s, appealing to both adults and children. This paper doll set was based on Lucy and Desi's television characters, Lucy and Ricky Ricardo.

The I Love Lucy show, starring comedienne Lucille Ball and her husband, Desi Arnaz, was the most popular television program of the 1950s, appealing to both adults and children. This paper doll set was based on Lucy and Desi's television characters, Lucy and Ricky Ricardo.

Artifact

Paper doll

Date Made

1953

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

99.0.29.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Dimensions

Height: 12 in

Width: 10.25 in

Inscriptions

Front cover: I LOVE LUCY / LUCILLE BALL AND DESI ARNAZ

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