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The History of Swimwear Paper Dolls make a Big Splash! The late Tom Tierney’s prolific body of work and phenomenal success made him “The King of Paper Dolls.” Before his passing, the talented artist created works yet to be published by Paper Studio Press. “The History of Swimwear” was one piece of that legacy. It is a paper doll book in the polished style of Tom, based on careful
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Brenda Sneathen Mattox, the well-known artist and fashion historian, goes undercover for this unique paper doll book that exposes the under garments that shaped and reshaped women as the 20th century unfolded. Beginning with the hoopskirt of the 1860s, through crinolettes, bustles and corsets… on to the bullet bra and right up to modern lingerie. This fascinating and often amusing new book
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Vera-Ellen, superb dancing star, is often overlooked, but she was an important Hollywood star in the late 1940s and '50s. She partnered Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Danny Kaye and Donald O’Conner. She starred in On the Town, Three Little Words, The Belle of New York, Three Little Girls in Blue and the beloved Holiday classic, White Christmas . Her talent was more than remarkable. She excelled at
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When we think of ladies of the Victorian era, our first thought doesn't go to sports. Yet women of the 19th century found many ways to be active despite the restrictive clothing of the day. Full skirts were typically worn for riding, skating, croquet, golf, tennis, hiking, fencing and archery. Bloomers aided in activities such as cycling, gymnastics and swimming. Toward the end of the 20th
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You are invited to take tea with the elegantly gowned grand paper doll ladies of the Victorian era. The formal ritual of afternoon “high tea” lends itself to glorified gowns worn by the hostess and her guests. Each page in this fantastically detailed book illustrates the dramatically changing silhouette of Queen Victoria’s long reign from crinoline hoop skirts to bustles and on to
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Charles Fredrick Worth was the first couturier to become famous. The lavish Paris creations created by him and his son, Jean-Philippe, set the style for Victorian ladies of fashion including American aristocrats and European Royalty. Artist Charlotte Whatley has lent her extraordinary talent to a new paper doll book published by Paper Studio Press. Eight fantastically ornate gowns from the House
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Forget the gritty real Old West and play cowboys and cowgirls with a book of paper dolls and costumes that recall Westernwear as seen through the rose-colored lens of Hollywood. Created by artist Charlotte Whatley, this delightful book features eight pages of glamorized western costumes from the days of silent movies to the great TV classics of the ë50s. Three dolls; one cowboy, one cowgirl and
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Here come the royal brides, all from the House of Windsor—Elizabeth The Queen Mother; Queen Elizabeth II; Princess Margaret; Anne, Princess Royal; Princess Diana; Sophie Rhys-Jones; Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle. An exquisite collection meticulously illustrated by Norma Lu Meehan. Includes a lovely essay by fashion historian Cornelia Powell. A gem for paper doll collectors, fashion buffs and
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