Paper dolls, with costumes representative of the clothes, pets, and toys for the Dingle Dell characters between 1913-1925 and clothes from other countries for Dolly Dingle.
Among the best-loved books of all time, Louise May Alcott's Little Women has appealed to generations of readers. This charming paper doll collection recreates all four of the genial title characters featured in that literary classic. Here in full color are practical Meg, tomboyish Jo, gentle Beth, and curly-haired Amy. The four dolls can be dressed in 16 different mid-Victorian outfits—all based on scenes from the popular novel. Included are costumes for the celebrated Christmas play; practical daytime wear consisting of capes, shawls, aprons, and dresses; and a bridal dress trimmed with ruffles and lace for Meg's wedding. A delight for collectors and paper doll fans of all ages, this wonderful collection will also thrill readers who still have warm memories of Alcott's timeless tale.
Colorful paper dolls helped to sell goods from coffee to corsets. Toys to generations of children from the 1890s to the First World War, these paper dolls depicted the era's culture through advertising by featuring folk and fairy tales, people at work and play, and costumes of many nations. Here, over 500 color photos display clever advertising in delightful diversity.
Recreate royal magic with two dolls, 28 authentic costumes. For Diana: going-away suit, floral crepe-de-chine, hand-painted chiffon evening dress, spectacular wedding gown, more. For Charles: kilt, tuxedo, Navy dress uniform, more.
Thirty-eight dolls and over 50 costumes picture Dolly in "Little Red Riding Hood," "Hansel and Gretel," "La Boheme," "H.M.S. Pinafore;" plus attire for ice skating, celebrating Halloween, more.
Paper dolls might seem the height of simplicity--quaint but simple toys, nothing more. But through the centuries paper figures have reflected religious and political beliefs, notions of womanhood, motherhood and family, the dictates of fashion, approaches to education, individual self-image and self-esteem, and ideas about death. This book examines paper dolls and their symbolism--from icons made by priests in ancient China to printable Kim Kardashians on the Internet--to show how these ephemeral objects have an enduring and sometimes surprising presence in history and culture.