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"Dolly: A Tale of Glamour, Talent, and Sisterhood" Step into the enchanting world of Dolly, where the captivating story of The Dolly Sisters unfolds

Background imageDolly Collection: Dollies: Dinah (colour litho)

Dollies: Dinah (colour litho)
6027896 Dollies: Dinah (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinah. Illustration for More Dollies)

Background imageDolly Collection: Dollies: Mollie (colour litho)

Dollies: Mollie (colour litho)
6027912 Dollies: Mollie (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mollie. Illustration for More Dollies)

Background imageDolly Collection: Dollies: Policeman (colour litho)

Dollies: Policeman (colour litho)
6027907 Dollies: Policeman (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman. Illustration for More Dollies)

Background imageDolly Collection: Dollies: The Coachman (colour litho)

Dollies: The Coachman (colour litho)
6027901 Dollies: The Coachman (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coachman. Illustration for More Dollies)

Background imageDolly Collection: Dollies: Saint Nicholas (colour litho)

Dollies: Saint Nicholas (colour litho)
6027921 Dollies: Saint Nicholas (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Nicholas. Illustration for More Dollies)

Background imageDolly Collection: Dollies: The Shepherdess (colour litho)

Dollies: The Shepherdess (colour litho)
6027916 Dollies: The Shepherdess (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shepherdess)

Background imageDolly Collection: Dollies: Brownie (colour litho)

Dollies: Brownie (colour litho)
6027900 Dollies: Brownie (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brownie. Illustration for More Dollies)

Background imageDolly Collection: Dollies: The Sea-side Doll (colour litho)

Dollies: The Sea-side Doll (colour litho)
6027920 Dollies: The Sea-side Doll (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sea-side Doll)

Background imageDolly Collection: Dollies: The Swinging Clown (colour litho)

Dollies: The Swinging Clown (colour litho)
6027909 Dollies: The Swinging Clown (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Swinging Clown)

Background imageDolly Collection: Dollies: Ping-Pong (colour litho)

Dollies: Ping-Pong (colour litho)
6027919 Dollies: Ping-Pong (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ping-Pong. Illustration for More Dollies)

Background imageDolly Collection: Dollies: Dame Crump (colour litho)

Dollies: Dame Crump (colour litho)
6027906 Dollies: Dame Crump (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dame Crump. Illustration for More Dollies)

Background imageDolly Collection: Dollies: Punch (colour litho)

Dollies: Punch (colour litho)
6027917 Dollies: Punch (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch. Illustration for More Dollies)

Background imageDolly Collection: Dollies: Algeria (colour litho)

Dollies: Algeria (colour litho)
6027908 Dollies: Algeria (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Algeria. Illustration for More Dollies)

Background imageDolly Collection: Dollies: Mister Merryman (colour litho)

Dollies: Mister Merryman (colour litho)
6027902 Dollies: Mister Merryman (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mister Merryman)

Background imageDolly Collection: A broken head and heart (colour litho)

A broken head and heart (colour litho)
1630678 A broken head and heart (colour litho) by Willcox Smith, Jessie (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Everyday Fairy Book published by J Coker circa 1930); American, out of copyright

Background imageDolly Collection: Dolly of the Chop House (engraving)

Dolly of the Chop House (engraving)
821329 Dolly of the Chop House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dolly of the Chop House)

Background imageDolly Collection: Girl Feeding Birds (chromolitho)

Girl Feeding Birds (chromolitho)
733499 Girl Feeding Birds (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl Feeding Birds.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageDolly Collection: Girl talking to young child in high chair, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Girl talking to young child in high chair, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730807 Girl talking to young child in high chair, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl talking to young child in high chair)

Background imageDolly Collection: A Sketch by Hemjie of the Dolly Sisters at

A Sketch by Hemjie of the Dolly Sisters at the battle of the flowers, Cannes, Cote d Azur, 1927 dressed by Jean Patou Date: 1927

Background imageDolly Collection: A scene from the Publix - Paramount stage presentation

A scene from the Publix - Paramount stage presentation show Rainbow Trail by Dave Gould, New York, 1929 with costumes by Dolly Tree Date: 1929

Background imageDolly Collection: Dressing Room Footlights dedicated to the costume

Dressing Room Footlights dedicated to the costume designer Dolly Tree, 1931 with instructions of how to make a little French peasant dress Date: 1929

Background imageDolly Collection: A portrait of the Dolly Sisters, Paris, 1927

A portrait of the Dolly Sisters, Paris, 1927 Date: 1927

Background imageDolly Collection: A sketch representing the Dolly Sisters, 1925

A sketch representing the Dolly Sisters, 1925 performing in Paris Date: 1925

Background imageDolly Collection: A little girl stands to attention and grimaces for the camera in a garden holding a doll

A little girl stands to attention and grimaces for the camera in a garden holding a doll, while her toy bunny sits close by. Date: c.1950

Background imageDolly Collection: Repairing the Doll, 1867 (oil on canvas)

Repairing the Doll, 1867 (oil on canvas)
6198150 Repairing the Doll, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Burr, Alexander Hohenlohe (1837-99); 197x146 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Background imageDolly Collection: Dollys first drawing (engraving)

Dollys first drawing (engraving)
6007146 Dollys first drawing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dollys first drawing)

Background imageDolly Collection: Girl with a toy cart

Girl with a toy cart
Young girl pulls her dolly for a ride in a toy cart. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: 1910

Background imageDolly Collection: Girl cuddling her dolly

Girl cuddling her dolly
Young girl lovingly cuddles her shawl-clad dolly. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: 1910

Background imageDolly Collection: Dolly Sisters on front cover of the Sketch 1921

Dolly Sisters on front cover of the Sketch 1921
The Dolly Sisters photographed in their costumes for the new pantomime " The Babes in the Wood" by C B Cochran. The Dolly Sisters enjoyed immense success in London

Background imageDolly Collection: Dolly Varden, Barnaby Rudge

Dolly Varden, Barnaby Rudge
Charles Dickens Characters by Frank Reynolds for Buchanans Whisky - Dolly Varden, Barnaby Rudge. 1912

Background imageDolly Collection: Mrs James Madison (w / c on ivory)

Mrs James Madison (w / c on ivory)
NYH149378 Mrs James Madison (w/c on ivory) by Alaux, Aline (1813-56); 7.3x6 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageDolly Collection: A scene from The Cabaret Girl staged at the Winter Garden

A scene from The Cabaret Girl staged at the Winter Garden Theatre, London, 1922. A representation of the Midnight Follies at the Hotel Metropole

Background imageDolly Collection: Dolly Sisters to appear in Albert de Courvilles Jigsaw

Dolly Sisters to appear in Albert de Courvilles Jigsaw
The Dolly Sisters to appear in Albert de Courvilles Jig Saw, London Hippodrome 1920 Date: 1920

Background imageDolly Collection: The Fragonard Girl scene from the cabaret show Playtime

The Fragonard Girl scene from the cabaret show Playtime at the Piccadilly, at the Piccadilly Hotel, London, 1925 - costumes by Dolly Tree Date: 1925

Background imageDolly Collection: Betty Furness wearing a Dolly Tree negligee

Betty Furness wearing a Dolly Tree negligee at the time of Three Wise Guys (1936). Fashioned with pale blue velvet, the negligee features wide lapels and glass buttons of the same shed of blue

Background imageDolly Collection: Ilona Massey in one of her Dolly Tree costumes from Rosalie

Ilona Massey in one of her Dolly Tree costumes from Rosalie (1937) Date: 1937

Background imageDolly Collection: Cicely Courtneidge in one of her Dolly Tree gowns

Cicely Courtneidge in one of her Dolly Tree gowns
Cicely Courtneidge wore this formal Dolly Tree gown in The Perfect Gentleman (1935), Made of jet black sequins it featured an off-the-shoulder neckline with ruffled sleeves

Background imageDolly Collection: Elizabeth Alllan in a contemproary Dolly Tree gown

Elizabeth Alllan in a contemproary Dolly Tree gown
When Dolly Tree created the period wardrobe for David Selznick?s A Tale of Two Cities (1935), she also designed an accompanying collection of contemporary gowns with a period flavour for Elizabeth

Background imageDolly Collection: Virginia Bruce wearing an elegant evening ensemble

Virginia Bruce wearing an elegant evening ensemble of black velvet and taffetas (1936-37) most likely designed by Dolly Tree Date: 1936-1937

Background imageDolly Collection: Virginia Bruce - Dolly Tree costumes from Escapade

Virginia Bruce - Dolly Tree costumes from Escapade
Virginia Bruce in one of her Dolly Tree costumes from Escapade (1935) Date: 1935

Background imageDolly Collection: Clark Gable and Jean Harlow in Saratoga (1937)

Clark Gable and Jean Harlow in Saratoga (1937) Date: 1937

Background imageDolly Collection: A smart check summer outfit designed by Dolly Tree

A smart check summer outfit designed by Dolly Tree for Maureen O?Sullivan in Woman Wanted (1935). Plaid seersucker was the foundation in red, green and yellow over a white background

Background imageDolly Collection: A contemporary gown designed by Dolly Tree

A contemporary gown designed by Dolly Tree and modelled by Rosalind Russell on one of the sets for Trouble For Two (1936) Date: 1936

Background imageDolly Collection: William Powell and Rosalind Russell in Rendezvous (1935)

William Powell and Rosalind Russell in Rendezvous (1935) with Russells costume by Dolly Tree Date: 1935

Background imageDolly Collection: Margaret Dumont (left) and Rosalind Russell (right)

Margaret Dumont (left) and Rosalind Russell (right) in a deleted scene from Rendezvous (1935) with both wearing Dolly Tree creations Date: 1935

Background imageDolly Collection: Lynne Carver in a golf outfit designed by Dolly Tree in 1940

Lynne Carver in a golf outfit designed by Dolly Tree in 1940 Date: 1940

Background imageDolly Collection: Elizabeth Allan wearing a gown designed by Dolly Tree

Elizabeth Allan wearing a gown designed by Dolly Tree created at the time of A Tale of Two Cities (1935). The striking formal gown is made of silver lame and revives the halter neckline



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"Dolly: A Tale of Glamour, Talent, and Sisterhood" Step into the enchanting world of Dolly, where the captivating story of The Dolly Sisters unfolds. Born in New York, these vivacious performers took the entertainment industry by storm with their mesmerizing acts. As we gaze upon a vintage sideshow poster from 1949, we are introduced to Celesta Geyer, famously known as Jolly Dolly Dimple – her infectious energy radiating from the vibrant colors. The mention of a "Dolly Tub" piques our curiosity – perhaps it was an essential prop in one of their dazzling performances? And there they are again, stealing hearts on stage alongside a chorus in Diamond tableaux. This image transports us back to 1927 when The Dolly Sisters graced the Casino de Paris show in both Paris and New York. A photograph captures their undeniable charm; two sisters who conquered not only stages but also hearts worldwide. Their elegance is evident as they don Lucile gowns – epitomizing style and sophistication. In 1917's program cover for The Beauty Spot, we catch a glimpse of their allure that captivated audiences night after night. Delving deeper into this captivating era, we stumble upon a glamorous art deco postcard created by none other than Dolly Tree herself – an artist whose talent matched that of The Dolly Sisters'. A sketch further immortalizes them within the realms of Parisian glamour. But wait. Who are these Rocky Twins dressed as drag versions of The Dolly Sisters? It seems even fellow performers couldn't resist paying homage to these iconic siblings' legacy. "Dolly" encapsulates more than just a name; it symbolizes an era filled with glitz and grandeur. Through photographs and memorabilia spanning decades, we uncover the extraordinary journey undertaken by two sisters who left an indelible mark on both sides of the Atlantic.