What fun! I had my collections in decorated shoeboxes. Period paperdolls were my favorites. I have printed out many sets of paperdolls from online sites, for my granddaughter, who just loves them. Here's a link to a nicely done, hand-drawn Scarlett O'Hara, doll and outfits, you may print out:

http://www.100megsfree4.com/gogators4/Scarlett2.html

And here's a link to hand drawn Classic Movie Stars:

http://www.100megsfree4.com/gogators4/ClassicMovieStars.html
These print out nicely, and are large enough to be handled by, and dressed by little fingers.

http://www.intouchwithjeannine.com