Dolly Collection (page 9)

Rosalind Russell in Rendezvous (1935)
Rosalind Russell in a 1917 street suit of black cloth designed by Dolly Tree in Rendezvous (1935). The skirt was pleated at the sides

A scene from Rendezvous with Rosalind Russell on the right
A scene from Rendezvous (1935) with Rosalind Russell on the right, wearing a Dolly Tree creation Date: 1935

Rosalind Russell in Live, Love and Learn (1937)
A patterned long, evening gown designed by Dolly Tree for Rosalind Russell in Live, Love and Learn (1937) - but not seen in the film, with shoulder straps and matching wrap

Rosalind Russell in in West Point of the Air (1935)
Rosalind Russell?s dusky, glowing beauty was set off by the coolness of ice-blue satin in stately lines and the dignity of a long fringe in this sumptuous gown designed by Dolly Tree in West Point of

Rosalind Russell in Manproof (1938)
A formal evening gown for Rosalind Russell in Manproof (1938) combining bois de rose crepe with a red beaded bolero jacket. The dcollet dress hugged the figure and the slim skirt had a long train

Rosalind Russell in Fast and Loose (1939) wearing a Dolly Tree gown Date: 1939

Rosalind Russell and Dolly Tree on the set of Manproof
Dolly Tree with Rosalind Russell on the set of Manproof (1938). Russell was wearing Dolly Tree?s unusual, medieval inspired bridal costume

Rosalind Russell in Evelyn Prentice (1934) wearing a Dolly Tree creation Date: 1934

Ann Harding in The Flame Within (1935) wore a smart ensemble with a suggestion of Scottish heather designed by Dolly Tree

Mady Christians in A Wicked Woman (1934)
Mady Christians wore this simple pearl grey satin gown designed by Dolly Tree in A Wicked Woman (1934) Date: 1935

Una Merkel amd Mary Carlisle in Its in The Air (1935) wearing Dolly Tree gowns Date: 1935

Una Merkel in Its in The Air (1935)
Una Merkel wore this Dolly Tree gown in It?s In the Air (1935). Made of white dotted net over a white foundation it had a ruffled bertha and a full skirt pleated over a tight hip line and belt

Una Merkel and Steffi Duna in One New York Night (1935) wearing Dolly Tree costumes Date: 1935

Una Merkel in Evelyn Prentice (1934)
Una Merkel wore this smart but elegantly simple suit / evening ensemble, tailored in pink and silver cloth and designed by Dolly Tree in Evelyn Prentice (1934)

Una Merkel and Charles Butterworth in The Night is Young
Una Merkel (wearing a Dolly Tree gown) and Charles Butterworth in The Night is Young (1935) Date: 1935

Ramon Navarro and Evelyn Laye (wearing Dolly Tree costume)
Ramon Navarro and Evelyn Laye (wearing a Dolly Tree costume) in The Night is Young (1935) Date: 1935

Cover for Picturegoers Famous Films Supplement for The Night is Young (1935) with Ramon Navarro and Evelyn Laye: a film dressed by Dolly Tree Date: 1935

Conchita Montenegro in Cisco Kid (1931)
Conchita Montenegro (right) in Cisco Kid (Fox Studios / 1931) wearing a Dolly Tree costume Date: 1931

A scene from Yellow Ticket (1931) with Elissa Landi
A scene from Yellow Ticket (Fox Studios / 1931) with Elissa Landi (wearing a Dolly Tree gown) and Lionel Barrymore Date: 1931

Myrna Loy (left) and Maureen O?Sullivan (right) in Skyline (Fox Studios / 1931) wearing Dolly Tree gowns Date: 1931

A scene from Business and Pleasure (1931) with Will Rogers
A scene from Business and Pleasure (Fox Studios / 1931) with Will Rogers and Jetta Goudal wearing a Dolly Tree costume Date: 1931

A mannequin in the fashion parade sequence from Bad Girl (Fox Studios / 1931), wearing a Dolly Tree gown Date: 1931

Two mannequins in the fashion parade sequence from Bad Girl (Fox Studios / 1931), wearing Dolly Tree gowns Date: 1931

A scene from ?The Bagdad Daddies? number in Are you There?
A scene from ?The Bagdad Daddies? number in Are you There ? (Fox Studios / 1931) Date: 1931

Maureen O?Sullivan in Just Imagine (1930)
Maureen O?Sullivan in Just Imagine (Fox Studios / 1930) wearing a costume designed by Dolly Tree Date: 1930

A scene from Just Imagine (1930) with Maureen O?Sullivan
A scene from Just Imagine (Fox Studios / 1930) with Maureen O?Sullivan (centre) wearing a costume designed by Dolly Tree Date: 1930

Sheet music for Charleston Dolly featuring the Dolly Sisters, 1926 Date: 1926

Rosie Dolly posing in her Manhattan apartment, 1958
Rosie Dolly posing in her Manhattan apartment with her three dogs, 1958. Above here head is a portrait of herself painted in 1928 by Jean Gabriel Dumerque Date: 1958

The Dolly Sisters in Deauville between engagements, 1926
The Dolly Sisters enjoying the pleasures of Deauville between engagements, 1926 Date: 1926

The Dolly Sisters in St Mortiz, 1927
The Dolly Sisters enjoying the snow in St Moritiz 13th January 1927 Date: 1927

Costume design by Dolly Tree for a birthday cake, 1920s. Created for an unnamed European production most likely in Paris. Date: 1920s

Costume design by Dolly Tree for Italie, 1920s. Created for an unnamed European production most likely in Paris. Date: 1920s

Girl carrying doll and basket, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731255 Girl carrying doll and basket, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl carrying doll and basket)

Feeding Goats, New Year Card (chromolitho)
731406 Feeding Goats, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding Goats, New Year Card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Angels watching over children in bed, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731374 Angels watching over children in bed, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angels watching over children in bed)

Washing with a Dolly (engraving)
3628650 Washing with a Dolly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing with a Dolly. Illustration for Cassells Book of the Household (Cassell, 1889)

Dolly Varden Quadrille, by C H R Marriott
Promotional music sheet for Dolly Varden Quadrille, Old English Tunes by C H R Marriott. Dolly Varden was a character from Charles Dickens Barnaby Rudge

Dolly Varden, by Alfred Vance
Promotional music sheet for Dolly Varden, sung by Alfred Vance at Vances Varieties, 1872. Dolly Varden was a character from Charles Dickens Barnaby Rudge

Dress d in a Dolly Varden, by G W Moore
Promotional music sheet for Dress d in a Dolly Varden song by G. W. Moore, showing the Dolly Varden character who appeared in Charles Dickens Barnaby Rudge in 1841

Dolly Varden, by G W Hunt
Promotional music sheet for Dolly Varden, music hall song of 1872 by G. W. Hunt and sung by popular songstress Amalia. Dolly Varden was a character in Dickenss Barnaby Rudge

Washing Day
A little girl in an apron washes her dolls clothes in a tin wash basin. Date: c. 1930

Patriotic poster Buy British - I want the kind my Daddy Made
" I want the kind my Daddy Made" - make Buy British the watchword of every family and create employment. Part of a government campaign to tackle a balance of payments crisis

Advert for Hamleys Christmas toys 1929
Various toys for girls and boy s, a clockwork Rolls-Royce model car, with four doors that open and rubber tyres. Six electric models to build, for any boy

Dolly the Chambermaid "Saddling the Gray Mare", to Ride off and Challenge the Highwayman (engraving)
3625593 Dolly the Chambermaid " Saddling the Gray Mare", to Ride off and Challenge the Highwayman (engraving) by Thomson

Angels watching child in bed, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731475 Angels watching child in bed, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angels watching child in bed)

Childrens Names: Dick the Drummer, Dolly, Ellen, Edmund (colour litho)
6023177 Childrens Names: Dick the Drummer, Dolly, Ellen, Edmund (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick the Drummer, Dolly, Ellen, Edmund)

Dollys picnic party (chromolitho)
6001844 Dollys picnic party (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dollys picnic party)

Dolley Madison, c. 1817 (oil on canvas)
NYH154560 Dolley Madison, c.1817 (oil on canvas) by Otis, Bass (1784-1861); 73.7x61 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

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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.