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Category : American newspapers
Languages : en
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Godey's Lady's Book
Author: Fashions and Costumes from Godey's Lady's Book
Author: Stella BlumPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486141551
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Over 400 striking fashion designs from rare issues of Godey's Lady's Book (1837-1869) — the most influential women's magazine of the period. Introduction and captions. 435 designs, 42 in full color.
Little Ladies of Fashion Paper Dolls of the Victorian and Edwardian Eras
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ISBN: 9781935223672
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Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Norma Lu Meehan, the talented paper doll artist whose specialty is historic costume has created a unique book commemorating a collection of antique-like fashion dolls. The dolls were designed and executed by John Burbidge, head bridal designer for Priscilla of Boston. He calls his exquisite little ladies Les Petites Dames de Mode. They are housed in the Ventfort Hall Musuem in Lenox, MA. This new double-sized paper doll book is a labor of love by Norma Lu with 16 pages of outfits rendered so meticulously that you can almost feel the luxurious fabrics and extravagant trims of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. There are gorgeous ball gowns, smart daytime outfits, a wedding gown and a negligee, all captured with exacting detail that will delight serious fashion historians and charm paper doll collectors. Each outfit is annotated. Four Little Lady paper dolls represent the fashion epochs featured in Mr. Burbidge's extraordinary collection of contemporary creations that are easily mistaken for genuine antiques. This book is a must for fashion history enthusiasts.
Fashions of the Old South
Author: Tom TierneyPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486261256
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Two graceful, aristocratic, and gorgeously outfitted Southern belles from antebellum era, with lavish wardrobe of 12 finely detailed costumes: dressing gown of vanilla silk, robe of lilac rose taffeta, more. Also 6 children, 3 men in period clothing. Includes appropriate accessories.
The Godey Lady Doll
Author: Charlotte Blakley EldridgePublisher:
ISBN: 9780517110676
Category : Costume
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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The Godey Lady Doll
Author: Charlotte EldridgePublisher:
ISBN: 9780803826588
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Languages : en
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American Family of the Colonial Era Paper Dolls
Author: Tom TierneyPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486243948
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
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.
Schiaparelli Fashion Review
Author: Tom TierneyPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486256580
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Dazzling costumes that shocked 1930s, '40s fashion world with their wit and daring. 3 dolls, 29 dresses, suits, gowns, ensembles, more.
Ladies of the Titanic Paper Dolls
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ISBN: 9781942490418
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Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Acclaimed paper doll artist Norma Lu Meehan has teamed up with fashion historian Randy Bryan Bigham to present a truly exceptional paper doll book honoring real women of the Titanic. Representing First Class are dolls and fashions for millionairess and suffrage advocate Margaret "Unsinkable Molly" Brown, film actress and commercial artist's model Dorothy Gibson, fashion writer and importer Edith Russell, and acclaimed fashion designer Lucy Duff Gordon (working under the name Lucile). Second Class is represented by Christian missionary Sylvia Caldwell, and Third Class is represented by immigrant Catherine Buckley. Where possible, fashions were references from photographs, press descriptions and other available records. Among the 21 costumes include designer fashions by Paquin, Lanvin, Lucile, Cheruit and Poiret.
Great Fashion Designs of the Thirties Paper Dolls
Author: Tom TierneyPublisher: The Rosen Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780486247243
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
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.