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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
<strong>Catalog</strong> Reprint SeriesT h e 1924–1927 K*R Ca t a l o gR e p r i n t sThe discovery of two rare original catalogsof the Kammer and Reinhardt firm hasmade this volume possible. Both catalogs,1924-1925 and 1926-1927 are combined inthis reprint. Bisque child dolls, charactermodels, exotic dolls, babies, googlies,flappers — even half dolls and dollhousedolls are featured. Other useful sectionsinclude body parts, wigs and costumes.An original price list is useful to today'scollectors appraising rarity of existingexamples. An invaluable reference, butyou'll enjoy just browsing, too. 9 ½" x 12".Hardbound. 112 pages. 288 photographs(some in color). BT-167. $39.T h e 1912 S.F.B.J. Ca t a l o gIn 1899 a number of French doll firmsmerged into a single company to try tosave the dying French doll industry. Thiscatalog, issued 13 years later, is evidenceof their efforts. Included are examplesof the SFBJ Bébé Jumeau, the newlydesigned character dolls, plus costumes,gift sets, and unusual doll novelties. Thereproduction of the original catalog isof immense value to today's collectorswishing to study their dolls from originaldocuments and records. 9 ½" x 12 ½". 72pages. Softbound. 180 photographs (somein color). BT-166. $39.E m i l Ba u e r s a c h s 1924 Do l lC a t a l o g Re p r i n tEmile Bauersachs was one of the mostimportant German doll export firms inthe early 1900s. The discovery of a rarecatalog from that firm, issued in 1924,offers a wealth of information on bisquedolls, mechanical toys and other playthings.Recognizable in the catalog aredolls from Gebruder Heubach and FranzSchmidt, including child dolls, costumes,making this a great idea source for dollcostumes. Hardbound. 56 pages. BT-175.$39.T h e Ha p p y Li f e o f a Co l l e c t o rBy Florence Theriault. The 50-year-collection of well-known collectorNaomi Bryant is featured in this hardcover book that will have specialappeal to lovers of French and Germany antique dolls. Other antiqueplaythings in the book include dollhouse, mignonettes, costumes, the1930s portrait series of ladies by Alexander, and rare artist dolls byDewees Cochran. Prices included. 8 ½" x 11". BT-209. $49.Dol l m a s t e r s Bo o k Cata l o g 2008 x Fa x 410-571-9605 x w w w .do l l m a s t e r s.c o m 19
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Page 26 and 27: Books About BearsT e d d y Be a r E
Page 28 and 29: Theriault's Auction CatalogsEach of
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Page 32: Toy & Modern Doll Books From Other
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