Paper Dolls in the Style of Mucha


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Inspired by the voluptuous style of Art Nouveau master Alfonse Mucha, this collection features two paper dolls and 28 gowns, including costumes from Sarah Bernhardt productions of Salomé and Hamlet.




Grav3yardGirl Paper Dolls


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Two dolls and 34 outfits offer highlights from the wardrobe of YouTube style sensation Grav3yardGirl. Striking styles include cocktail dresses, a vintage Victorian ensemble, and red tartan knickers.




B-Movie Bombshells Paper Dolls


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Sixteen shapely dolls, each with an authentic costume from a 1950s B-movie, include Anita Ekberg, Janet Leigh, Mamie Van Doren, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Jayne Mansfield, Rhonda Fleming, Debra Paget, and others.




Naughty Girls Paper Dolls


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Five dolls and 35 costumes re-create the pin-up art of the 1940s and '50s. Activities range from ironing and taking a bubble bath to dressing up as a French maid, pirate, or ballerina. Includes mature content.




Art Nouveau Paper Dolls


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The Art Nouveau movement during 1890-1910 inspired a then-new design esthetic for everything from architecture and furniture to fine art and jewelry. It was characterized by the undulating, curvilinear lines found in peacock feathers, vines, flowers, windswept clouds and flowing waters. In this beautiful new Art Nouveau paper doll book, artist Norma Lu Meehan expresses the grace that defines the period with 20 exquisitely rendered fashions for two elegant figures. The costumes include styles seen in paintings by artists such as Leon Bakst, fashion designers including Paul Poiret, Lucille, Jeanne Paquin and Fortuny; screen and stage costumes from My Fair Lady and Downton Abbey. This lovely paper doll book captures the elegance of Art Nouveau for collectors, fashion historians and those who appreciate art.




Art Deco Paper Dolls


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Talented artist Norma-Lu Meehan presents a special collection of paper dolls depicting the influence of the Art Deco movement on fashion of the '20s and '30s. Three sophisticated Deco dolls model 25 outfits exemplifying the revolutionary cultural change that gave fashion a streamlined, modern vision. Designers such as Coco Chanel, Paul Poiret, Madeleine Vionnet and Erte were inspired by modern artists to create artistic apparel. Norma-Lu's superlative skill for meticulous rendering of textiles, beadwork and embroidery makes her new Art Deco paper doll book an historic treasure featuring authentic vintage styles from the Decorative Arts Museum in South Bend, Indiana.




Artful Paper Dolls


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A glimpse into the rich history of paper dolls is accompanied by many charming manufactured and handmade examples.




English Country Paper Dolls


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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.




Erte Fashion Paper Dolls of the Twenties


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From the studio of the world famous theatrical and fashion designer Erte come these fabulous designs and the six sophisticated fashion paper dolls who were made to wear them. Never before has so famous a designer fashioned complete wardrobes for a book of paper dolls. The gowns, coats, hats and accessories for every season are striking and elegant and come complete with tassels, long trains, fur muffs, capes, sashes, eccentric pockets and other extravagant flourishes - all the well-known trademarks of Erte, rendered in full color according to his specific instructions. Each doll has her own wardrobe, with 43 costumes in all. Cut out the dolls and all their outfits and you not only have a panorama of costume design of the early 20th century, but a valuable collection of the works of one of the world's foremost designers.




Beyond Paper Dolls


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With nostalgic glances to the past and visionary gazes into the future, Lynne Perrella and the contributing artists follow inspiration rather than tradition to present dolls that are charismatic, colorful and full of surprises. Technique related details are provided in each chapter's details dossier, where we are invited to go behind the scenes, into the artists studios. Take an up close and personal look to get the inside story on how the artists used paper and other exciting mediums to create their dolls. Artists include Nina Bagley, Lesley Riley, Judi Riesch, Lynn Whipple, Teesha Moore, Karen Michel, Jane Cather, Akira Blount, Laurel Hall and Maria Moya who expolore the human form to create paper personas that are expressive, innovative and insightful.