Little Ladies Of Fashion Paper Dolls Of The Victorian And Edwardian Eras

Norma Lu Meehan, the talented paper doll artist whose specialty is historic costume has created a unique book commemorating a collection of antique-like fashion dolls. The dolls were designed and executed by John Burbidge, head bridal designer for Priscilla of Boston. He calls his exquisite little ladies Les Petites Dames de Mode. They are housed in the Ventfort Hall Musuem in Lenox, MA. This new double-sized paper doll book is a labor of love by Norma Lu with 16 pages of outfits rendered so meticulously that you can almost feel the luxurious fabrics and extravagant trims of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. There are gorgeous ball gowns, smart daytime outfits, a wedding gown and a negligee, all captured with exacting detail that will delight serious fashion historians and charm paper doll collectors. Each outfit is annotated. Four Little Lady paper dolls represent the fashion epochs featured in Mr. Burbidge's extraordinary collection of contemporary creations that are easily mistaken for genuine antiques. This book is a must for fashion history enthusiasts.

Spanning three generations, an American colonial family of eight is shown in period attire in a variety of situations as they live out the drama of the American Revolution and its aftermath. The 32 authentic costumes are further enhanced by Tom Tierney's well-researched and scrupulously accurate text. Together they offer fashion and costume historians a precise, full-color view of prevailing fashions and trends of the late eighteenth century. Paper doll enthusiasts of all ages will delight in these finely rendered figures in typical Colonial raiment, while aficionados of Americana will follow with rapt attention this sartorial record of one family's progress through pre- and post-Revolution to a final frontier expedition.

Paper dolls to cut out, with costumes representative of the turn of the century to World War I.

The second in a series which began with the Victorian Paper Doll Wardrobe. The dolls and gowns are uniquely interchangeable in all books. Authentic Edwardian gowns from the collection of the Northern Indiana Historical Society. 3 dolls. 12 costumes.

Charles Fredrick Worth was the first couturier to become famous. The lavish Paris creations created by him and his son, Jean-Philippe, set the style for Victorian ladies of fashion including American aristocrats and European Royalty. Artist Charlotte Whatley has lent her extraordinary talent to a new paper doll book published by Paper Studio Press. Eight fantastically ornate gowns from the House of Worth are ready to cut out and dress two elegantly corseted fashion plate ladies. The Worth father and son set the fashion trends as the silhouette evolved from the huge crinoline to the statuesque bustle and train. Each breathtaking gown is drawn with exacting detail, capturing the rich fabrics, delicate trims and ornamental obsession of the turn of the 20th century and is accompanied by informative historical information. Victoriana at the House of Worth is a paper doll book of romantic fashions to enchant collectors and fashion historians.

Two graceful, aristocratic, and gorgeously outfitted Southern belles from antebellum era, with lavish wardrobe of 12 finely detailed costumes: dressing gown of vanilla silk, robe of lilac rose taffeta, more. Also 6 children, 3 men in period clothing. Includes appropriate accessories.

Stunning collectible features four dolls and more than two dozen richly detailed original outfits inspired by the House of Worth, the preeminent designer of luxury clothing during the Gilded Age.

Forty-five accurate depictions of 17th-century Puritans, an indentured servant, an English officer and his lady, pirates, a colonial merchant's family of the mid-1700s, more. Descriptive captions.

Over 1,000 illustrations document elegant ladies' fashions from 1860 to 1914: evening gowns, wedding ensembles, bathing costumes, cycling outfits, and much more. Accompanied by hundreds of stylish accessories.

Inspired by a popular PBS series, this collection features two dolls and 30 sumptuously detailed outfits from 1910 to the 1920s era. Original costumes include outfits for travel, parties, theater, and other activities.