Glamorous Fashions of the Gilded Age Paper Dolls


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This stunning collectible features four costumed dolls and more than two dozen richly detailed original outfits inspired by the House of Worth and other preeminent designers of luxury clothing during the Gilded Age. The costumes accurately depict the lavish dresses and suits worn throughout this glamorous period, which dates from the late 1860s to the late 1890s. Includes a full-color scene on the inside covers.




American Family of the Civil War Era Paper Dolls in Full Color


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Recapture the flavor and drama of American life in 1860 with a family of 9 paper dolls and their 36 authentic costumes. Formal and everyday attire includes hoop skirts and off-the-shoulder dresses for the ladies and military uniforms, cravats, and waistcoats for the gentlemen. "Very detailed, and quite lovely to look at." — The Civil War News.




Victorian Family Paper Dolls


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Four dolls and 38 full-color costumes portray a proper Victorian-era family at work and play. Dresses with bustles, morning suits, sporting wear, much more. 12 plates.




Fashions of the Regency Period Paper Dolls


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England's Regency period was characterized by the revival of classical styles, elegant fabrics and fine tailoring.




The Great Gatsby Paper Dolls


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Bring the Roaring Twenties to life with Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan and more characters and fashion from The Great Gatsby in this collectible paper doll book.




American Family of 1900-1920 Paper Dolls in Full Color


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10 dolls, 37 costumes recall American fashions at the beginning of the century through WWI. Dresses, sportswear, military attire, wedding fashions, children's styles, more. Introduction. Descriptive Notes.




Japanese Kimono Paper Dolls


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Embodying an intricate blend of pattern and color, texture and composition, the Japanese kimono is a stunning garment with origins dating back to the Nara period (645?794). Its history is rich in tradition, culture, and art. Drawing her inspiration from the 18th- and 19th-century Japanese woodblock prints by such masters as Utamaro and Hiroshige, designer and fashion historian Ming-ju Sun has created this exotic collection of 26 exquisite costumes with two charming Japanese dolls to model them. The kimonos display a broad range of lovely fabrics ? from simple, practical cottons to luxurious silks and satins ? and a variety of traditional decorative elements ? geometrics, florals, stripes, checks, plaids, animals, landscapes, Japanese characters, and circular crests. All are sensitively illustrated with clean line and lush color in the style of Japanese woodcuts. This entertaining and educational paper doll collection will be a favorite with children and collectors. As a full-color survey of the Japanese kimono as an art form, the volume will be valued by costume designers, students of the history of fashion, and the many people fascinated by Japanese art and culture.




Late Victorian Costumes Paper Dolls


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From the Gilded Age comes a stylish wardrobe for a young couple that includes elegant evening wear, handsome daytime clothing, and engaging period accessories. Two dolls, 16 costumes.




Art and Artists


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Los Angeles Magazine


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Los Angeles magazine is a regional magazine of national stature. Our combination of award-winning feature writing, investigative reporting, service journalism, and design covers the people, lifestyle, culture, entertainment, fashion, art and architecture, and news that define Southern California. Started in the spring of 1961, Los Angeles magazine has been addressing the needs and interests of our region for 48 years. The magazine continues to be the definitive resource for an affluent population that is intensely interested in a lifestyle that is uniquely Southern Californian.