Doll Costuming

Doll Costuming

Author: Mildred Seeley

Publisher: Hp Books

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780895862990

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Describes the original costumes of a variety of antique dolls and offers advice on making authentic reproductions of doll clothes


Warman's Dolls - Antique to Modern

Warman's Dolls - Antique to Modern

Author: Mark Moran

Publisher: Krause Publications

Published: 2004-10-26

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780873496544

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Doll collectors everywhere will be enchanted by this stunning full-color reference showcasing 100 years of collectible dolls, from the fine bisque creations of France and Germany in the 1860s to the popular Barbies of the 1960s. This books 1,500 listings include comprehensive data on each doll, and over 1,000 spectacular photos provide detail for identification purposes. &break;&break;Using information gathered from a huge private collection in the Midwest as well as a major doll auction conducted in Maine, Warman's Dolls - Antique to Modern provides information on manufactures, body and head styles, costumes, detailed condition reports and pricing for each listing. This guide also includes a glossary of collecting terms to aid both the beginning enthusiast and the advanced collector.


French Fashion Doll's Wardrobe Patterns 1864-1874

French Fashion Doll's Wardrobe Patterns 1864-1874

Author: Louise Hedrick

Publisher: Reverie Publishing

Published: 2010-07

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781932485578

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In this book, highly recognised doll costumer Louise Hedrick offers a collection of 56 patterns, authentically adapted from those presented in La Poupée Modèle between 1864 and 1874, for creating an entire wardrobe to fit both the classic 18-inch and 12-inch dolls of the period, and todays popular 18-inch and 12-inch reproduction French fashion dolls. From whitework undergarments and nightwear to dresses, headwear and outerwear, the 28 ensembles in this book encompass a complete wardrobe for a fashionable doll. By making slight variations in the patterns, fabrics and trims, a seamstress can enlarge this comprehensive wardrobe even further.


French Fashion Designers Paper Dolls, 1900-1950

French Fashion Designers Paper Dolls, 1900-1950

Author: Tom Tierney

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2002-10-25

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 0486423921

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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.


Painting French Dolls

Painting French Dolls

Author: Neva Wade Garnett

Publisher: Hobby House PressInc

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780875882451

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At last porcelain doll makers, both those who make reproductions and originals, have a detailed face painting manual and visual guide to aid in painting those all important doll facial highlights. Using prize-winning French dolls made by the author, doll makers see precisely recreated French faces with a variety of styles. The incredibly detailed color photographs will be a guide to every brush stroke. 60 gorgeous color and 41 b/w photos.


The Paris Collection

The Paris Collection

Author: Sylvia Mac Neil

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780875883724

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Study of French lady dolls and high fashion ensembles. Includes full-size patterns for antique doll dresses.


Antique Children's Fashions, 1880-1900

Antique Children's Fashions, 1880-1900

Author: Hazel Ulseth

Publisher: Hobby House PressInc

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9780875881928

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A reference manual that will aid the doll dresser in making authentic period costumes for French Bebes and German bisques of the late 19th century. Featured is a fullsize pull-out pattern for a 20-1/2" (52cm) doll from The Delineator, December 1894, plus detailed instructions on patterns. Extensive glossary. 20 color and 112 b/w photos as well as numerous illustrations.