Dollmasters Book Catalog

Elegance & The Early YearsM o r e Do l l s , Th e Ea r l y Ye a r sBy Florence Theriault. In this super-sizedvolume with large, detailed photographs,the well-known doll researcher examines166 dolls made from 1780–1910 of wood,paper-mache, china, bisque and cloth, aswell as a selection of toys and noveltiesincorporating the use of dolls. Anunusual feature are front, side and rearviews of sculpted-hair dolls, which allowsthe reader to clearly see the intricacies ofthe model. In all, an astonishing array ofdecorative variations are shown and it isunlikely the collector will ever say again"Oh, just another china doll." 9 ½" x 12".Hardbound. 111 pages. BT-118. $68.LTo order toll-free:800-966-3655D o l l s : Th eE a r l y Ye a r s ,1780–1880By FlorenceTheriault.Whether collectedfor beauty,research orfor a sense ofconnection withour historicalpast, the earlydoll is a rareand fascinating subject. This book provides a pictorial anddescriptive evaluation of the first commercially-produceddolls from 1780–1880. Chapters include wooden, papermache, rubber/gutta percha, wax, porcelain and even earlybisque dolls. An 8 page appendix provides many illuminatingphotographs of doll bodies, rear views of heads, and historicalcomparisons of dolls. A great reference book for the collectorof early dolls. 8 ½" x 8 ½". Softbound. 159 pages. 100 colorphotographs. BT-103. $35.E r a s o fE l e g a n c e :F a s h i o n a b l eC l o t h i n g ,1850–1925By Linda Phipps.This 75-yearperiod providedsome of the mostphenomenalfashion changes.From cossetedto corseted toindependent andfree-swinging,one can observehow the roleof women changed by the fashions of that era. Historiccostumes for "real people" are featured from the fabulousAnna Lee Shetler collection. Included are ladies andchildren's fashions, undergarments, bonnets and a chapteron beautiful antique beaded purses and shoes. Detailand construction is clearly visible on over 100 colorphotographs. 8 ½" x 11". 111 pages. BT-154. $33.L a Po u p é e Mo d e l e , Vo l u m e Tw oAuthentic patterns from the magazine La Poupée Modele,1876-1885. For nearly 70 years this French children'smagazine issued doll patterns in their monthly magazine.Collectors know they are invaluable but they just can't befound. Now François Theimer, noted French doll historian,has compiled 112 patterns from the magazine for thenine-year period of 1876-1888, which are presented herewith English-language instructions. Included are fashionand bébé costumes, as well as delightful accessory surprisesfor a child to make. A miniature doll book, for example, isre-created here, ready for you to cut and assemble. A musthavebook. 9" x 12". BB-635. $75.18Dol l m a s t e r s Bo o k Cata l o g 2008 x Telephone 800-966-3655 x w w w .do l l m a s t e r s.c o m