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.
This collection highlights the elaborate dresses and military uniforms typical of a well-to-do planter family of the Civil War era. Includes a pair of southern belles, one of them a bride, each with 5 elegant ensembles featuring hoop skirts. Eight other members of the 3-generational family and wedding party are shown. 16 plates.
Spanning three generations, an American family of eight is shown in period attire worn for housework, farming, and formal occasions. Wardrobes include lace-and-ruffle embellished gowns, a judge's robe, military uniforms, an elegant suit of green velvet, Indian-inspired frontier attire, and much more. 8 paper dolls, 32 costumes.
Colorful depictions of the famous monarch and all 6 of his queens include 9 dolls — one of each of the 6 wives, plus 3 of the king in early, middle, and later years. The 16 lavish costumes include royal armor and elegant gowns, all accurately rendered and with informative notes.
Since she first was introduced in 1930, Nancy Drew, girl detective, has been cleverly solving mysteries in a popular series of books. And now, Nancy Drew appears as a paper doll, created by an exciting fresh talent, Darlene Jones. The nostalgic appeal of the beloved young detective is captured in a distinctive artistic style that recalls the enduring charm and excitement of the stories. The new paper doll book features three dolls depicting Nancy Drew in the '30s, '40s and '50s. Her wardrobe offers 24 outfits from favorite classic mysteries allowing the girl detective to follow clues anywhere they may lead until (as usual), she solves the mystery. Based on classic covers and story lines, the paper doll outfits are from: The Secret of the Old Clock, 1930 The Hidden Staircase, 1930 The Secret at Shadow Ranch, 1931 Nancy's Mysterious Letter, 1932 The Sign of the Twisted Candles, 1932 The Password to Larkspur Lane, 1933 The Message in the Hollow Oak, 1935 The Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk, 1940 The Clue in the Crumbling Wall, 1945 The Mystery of the Tolling Bell, 1946 The Clue in the Old Album, 1947 The Ghost of Blackwood Hall, 1948 The Clue of the Leaning Chimney, 1949 The Clue of the Broken Locket, 1950 The Sign of the Twisted Candles, 1950 The Secret of the Wooden Lady, 1950 The Mystery at the Ski Jump, 1952 The Ringmaster's Secret, 1953 The Clue of the Velvet Mask, 1953
A celebrated paper doll artist of the 1930s, Queen Holden created books adored by children and adults alike. Today her vintage dolls are particularly prized by collectors. This collection features two dolls, a cherubic boy and girl, with a wardrobe of more than 30 outfits, plus accessories.
Engaging paper doll collection from World War I era, selected from original plates in Good Housekeeping magazine (1919–1921) depicts in full-color 29 dolls and 89 costumes, including outfits for the beach, camping, school, dress-up parties, Easter, May Day celebrations, Halloween, Christmas and more. Accompanied by period accessories.
The queen of the World War II pin-ups and the girl with the million-dollar legs, Betty Grable starred in a bevy of Technicolor musicals. This sparkling tribute features 2 dolls and 29 costumes from her movies, including apparel by such noted designers as Orry-Kelly, Charles LeMaire, and René Hubert.
Play dress-up with your art!Collage has never been so fashionable! In Collage Couture you'll learn how to sketch fashion figures, create stylish dresses from patterned paper and apply a variety of textured backgrounds to your collage pieces. With styles ranging from cute to elegant and sweet to sophisticated, these mixed-media projects will transport your art from the studio to the runway!Collage Couture features:22 super-pretty projects, from collages on canvas to framed shadowbox art to gifts for your fashionista. Play with your materials - paper, paints, ink and markets - to create pieces you'll be happy to display and share. Illustrations and easy instruction for creating fashion sketches and silhouettes. And don't forget the details: learn how to add eyes, lips, hair and, of course, clothing! Tips and advice on setting the mood in your studio, from enhancing your art space with flowers and china to wearing a tiara as your work! Why not feel as pretty as your art?Indulge your inner girly-girl with Collage Couture!Inspiration awaits at:CreateMixedMedia.comlook. make. meet
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