Dress 8 dolls in 24 great outfits, among them flared slacks, a cartoon sweatshirt, a summer dress over matching cotton shorts, cut-off jeans, and a classic wedding dress.
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.
Spanning three generations, an American colonial family of eight is shown in period attire in a variety of situations as they live out the drama of the American Revolution and its aftermath. The 32 authentic costumes are further enhanced by Tom Tierney's well-researched and scrupulously accurate text. Together they offer fashion and costume historians a precise, full-color view of prevailing fashions and trends of the late eighteenth century. Paper doll enthusiasts of all ages will delight in these finely rendered figures in typical Colonial raiment, while aficionados of Americana will follow with rapt attention this sartorial record of one family's progress through pre- and post-Revolution to a final frontier expedition.
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.
Step back into the mid-19th century with the rugged charm of this paper doll family of pioneers. Nine dolls come with 36 costumes for work and play — buckskins, calico frocks, cowboy outfits, and more — plus a cutout of a covered wagon. An introduction and notes offer descriptive details.
10 dolls, 37 costumes recall American fashions at the beginning of the century through WWI. Dresses, sportswear, military attire, wedding fashions, children's styles, more. Introduction. Descriptive Notes.
America's first president is spotlighted in this delightful and well-researched treasury of paper dolls. Meticulous representations of Martha, George, and four Custis grandchildren, plus 32 costumes: silk taffeta gown, embroidered waistcoats, knee breeches, black velvet suit, gold satin gown, much more. Accessories include bow-tied shoes, a parasol, and a gilded walking cane. Captions.
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."
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.