Hoop Skirts and Crinoline Paper Dolls


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Two dolls model 14 elegant ensembles with billowing skirts. Includes elegant dinner and ball gowns, an equestrienne outfit, a lavish bridal gown, and more. Male figures in period attire accompany the ladies.




Southern Belles Paper Dolls


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lively southern belles, one a bride, each with 5 elegant ensembles. 16 plates.




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.




American Family of the 1950s Paper Dolls


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Carefully researched, accurately detailed collection captures the spirit of the decade after World War II. 10 dolls depict 3 generations of a family whose wardrobe includes beach wear, lounging outfits, dress suits for the men and women and formal wear. Also: a hula hoop and a Davy Crockett coonskin hat. 31 costumes. Notes.







Victorian Tea Time Paper Dolls


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You are invited to take tea with the elegantly gowned grand paper doll ladies of the Victorian era. The formal ritual of afternoon "high tea" lends itself to glorified gowns worn by the hostess and her guests. Each page in this fantastically detailed book illustrates the dramatically changing silhouette of Queen Victoria's long reign from crinoline hoopskirts to bustles and on to leg-o-mutton sleeves. The lavish gowns are presented in splendid Tea Party period settings, gloriously illustrated by Sandra Vanderpool, plus commentary by fashion expert David Wolfe.




Great Fashion Designs of the Fifties


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Two lifelike paper dolls and 30 haute couture outfits by Chanel, Paquin, Jacques Heim, Mainbocher, Pauline Trigere, Givenchy, Cardin, Norell, other greats. Full Color. Publisher's Note. Captions.




Great Fashion Designs of the Nineties Paper Dolls


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Eye-popping review of 90s fashion — spanning styles from glamor and glitz to "retro" and "grunge." Included are 2 dolls, in swimwear and underwear, and 30 costumes designed by such stellar names as Anne Klein, Christian Lacroix, Geoffrey Beene, Arnold Scaasi, Bob Mackie, Nina Ricci, and many more.




High Victorian Fashions Paper Dolls


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Two dolls, each wearing a "dress improver," or bustle, are accompanied by a lavish wardrobe of 26 costumes, including a riding outfit, walking dress, visiting gown for afternoon calls, a seaside promenade costume, elegant ball gowns, and a bridal outfit with a sash of orange blossoms. A delightful treasure for paper doll fans and students of costume design and fashion history.




Dancing with Paper Dolls


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Let's go dancing! A dazzling display of dance costumes is provided for two dolls. Step out on the dance floor for jazz, salsa, flamenco, waltz, jive, ballet, hip hop and tap. Includes an overview of dance styles and a trivia quiz. Illustrated Brenda Sneathen Mattox.