French Fashion Designers Paper Dolls, 1900-1950


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3 dolls model 32 costumes created by fashion giants during the first half of the 20th century -- from ostentatious gowns of the early 1900s featuring the hourglass look by Callot Soeurs, to Jacques Fath's feminine evening dresses of the 1950s. Also apparel by Schiaparelli, Paquin, Poiret, and 27 other great designers.




Paris Fashion Paper Dolls and Designer Styles 1919-1939


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Probably the period of greatest change in 20th century fashion took place between the two world wars. Women finally threw off the tyranny of the corset, heavy skirts and layers of underwear to embrace the freedom of 1920s and 30s styles. And Paris designers enjoyed creating looks inspired by new art movements such as Art Deco and Surrealism. This wonderful book by Brenda Sneathen Mattox offers two dolls and 16 outfits all based on Paris fashions from 1918 to 1939 including designs by Lelong, Lanvin, Callot Soeurs, Fortuny, Poiret, Chanel, Vionnet, Patou, Delaunay, Salvador Dali and Schiaparelli. A real treat for fans of the Downton Abbey era of fashion.




Abraham Lincoln and His Family Paper Dolls in Full Color


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Fivedolls and 32 detailed costumes re-create clothing worn by the President, Mary Todd Lincoln, andthree sons. Frock coats, stovepipe hats, union suits, evening gowns, morning suits, and much more."




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.




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.




Tom Tierney's Fashion Fads Paper Dolls


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Tom Tierney celebrates fun fads throughout the 20th century to today! Meticulously researched, Tom represents fun fads including Hobble Skirts, Bobbed Hair, Zoot Suits, Eugenie Hats, Swing Skirts, Teddy Boys, Poodle Skirts, Capri Pants, Nehru Jackets, Go-Go Boots, Bell Bottom Flares, Mohawk Hair, Punks, Goths and more. 16 outfits for 3 dolls plus fashion notes.




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.




Famous African-American Women Paper Dolls


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Sojourner Truth, Mary McLeod Bethune, Zora Neale Hurston, Althea Gibson, Rosa Parks, Leontyne Price, Maya Angelou, Shirley Chisholm, 8 more.




Great Fashion Designs of the Thirties


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In this handsome, painstakingly researched book, a noted artist and fashion authority re-creates the exquisite haute couture of the thirties. Two dolls — inspired by such actresses as Gloria Swanson and Joan Crawford — can model 32 seductive creations by Schiaparelli, Lanvin, Vionnet, Molyneux, Chanel, Mainbocher, Worth, Paquin, and others. Includes informative captions and an Introduction.




Pop Trends Paper Dolls


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Mix and match fashions to your heart's content! Just like a real stylist, you can create your own looks, pulling pieces from eight different trends: Romantic, Sporty, Uniform, Futuristic, Minimal, Exotic, Gypsy, Nostalgic. Pop Trends Paper Dolls features three dolls with the same body so they can wear each other's clothes. And what a wardrobe of interchangeable garments they have! Artist and former fashion trend forecaster David Wolfe designed 90 fashion items and accessories representing timeless trends for endless opportunities of creating your own custom looks. Mix a sporty top with exotic pants or a uniform jacket with a nostalgic plaid skirt. Have fun mixing and matching dresses, coats and jackets, shirts, skirts and blouses, accessories¿ and more! Plus a fun pop trivia quiz and fashion trend essay.