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This Creepy Vintage Girl Doll Party Photo Will Haunt Your Dreams
Creepy vintage photo of little girl's doll party
Who’s up for a doll party, circa 1913?
OMG, this vintage girl doll party photo that Jezebel.com dug up is beyond creepy.
Let’s examine it, shall we?
First, there’s not a smile among them.
They’re all creepily dressed the same, and despite varying heights, the hemlines all line up.
They’ve all got the same dumb, oversized bow in their hair for even more creepy effect.
The dolls they’re holding are almost as spooky as the unsmiling girls holding them.
There’s a girl in the background – on the other side of the fence – who looks like wasn’t invited to the shindig, yet she makes an appearance in the photo.
I think the third girl from the right stared directly into my soul.
I want them to be happy… it’s a party, girls!
You can examine this vintage doll party photo full size, to pick up even more details.
Image: Shorpy.com
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8 Comments
G commented on Dec 19 11 at 12:04 amPeople didn’t smile in old photos because it took a long time to take them and it was hard to keep a real-looking smile that long.
Alison commented on Dec 19 11 at 9:03 amWas just about to say the same thing. Given the time, this picture doesn’t creep me out at all.
Amy commented on Dec 19 11 at 9:55 amAre you just looking for something negative to say? I think it is an cute photo from the time. (I have to say by answering, I felt like I was feeding a troll.)
La Rêveuse commented on Dec 19 11 at 1:15 pmI agree. This is pretty standard for the early 1900′s. I have seen much creepier photos from modern times à la Toddlers and Tiaras.
I am totally loving the lacy dresses and the high button shoes. Gorgeous!
Shandeigh commented on Dec 19 11 at 2:46 pm^^^^what they said. I think it’s cute.
mama b commented on Dec 19 11 at 4:53 pmI don’t think it’s creepy, though I do feel sad for the little girl in the background who was not at the party. I love these vintage photos, and actually the one taller girl in the middle is kinda smiling.
Linda, t.o.o. commented on Dec 20 11 at 2:04 pmIt’s an interesting picture. I don’t find it “creepy.” I do find this newish Strollerderby blogger creepy though. ;)
KateThree commented on Dec 20 11 at 2:49 pmIt looks like the girl who was not invited was black. She looks sad.
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