Four doll families, consisting of 34 dolls and 170 authentic costumes, offer colorful glimpses of what Americans wore between the 1650s and the 1860s. Dolls of both genders and every age appear with formal, informal, and working attire from the Pilgrim, Colonial, Federal, and Civil War eras. Includes detailed descriptions of all garments. Dover Original.
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American Family of the 1890s Paper Dolls in Full Color by Tom Tierney Meticulous renderings depict 9 dolls and 46 authentic costumes, including work clothes, winter wear, wedding outfits, more. Elaborately decorated hats and leg o' mutton sleeves for the women, derbies, walking canes for the men.
American Family of the 1930s Paper Dolls in Full Color by Tom Tierney 10 dolls, 30 costumes: single-breasted suits, cuffed slacks, tuxedos for men; ankle-length dresses, casual skirts, jacket, bobby socks, and saddle shoes for the ladies. Notes. 16 plates.
American Family of the 1940s Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney From World War II era — 9 dolls, 37 costumes: elegant dresses and straight-line suits, military uniforms, 3-piece business suit, "Rosie the Riveter" outfit, teen's "zoot suit," much more.
American Family of the 1950s Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney Carefully researched collection captures the decade after World War II. 10 dolls depict 3 generations of a family. Wardrobe includes beach wear, lounging outfits, dress suits for the men and women and formal wear.
American Family of the 1970s Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney 7 dolls are accompanied by wardrobes appropriate for work and play, including a string bikini, a polyester business suit, hot pants, bell-bottoms, and much more. Great for collectors and nostalgia lovers.
American Family of the 1980s Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney A variety of clothing styles for a multi-generational family. 10 dolls are accompanied by 30 costumes that include shirtdresses, leotards, suits, jeans, and wedding apparel, as well as sneakers, caps, and other accessories.
American Family of the 1990s Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney Dress 8 dolls in 24 great outfits, among them flared slacks, a cartoon sweatshirt, a summer dress over matching cotton shorts, cut-off jeans, and a classic wedding dress.
American Family of the Civil War Era Paper Dolls in Full Color by Tom Tierney Nine paper dolls come with 36 authentic period costumes, including hoop skirts and off-the-shoulder dresses for the ladies and military uniforms, cravats, and waistcoats for the gentlemen. "Very detailed, and quite lovely to look at." — The Civil War News.
American Family of the Colonial Era Paper Dolls in Full Color by Tom Tierney American family of 8 is shown in period attire worn for housework, farming, formal occasions. Lace-and-ruffle gowns, a judge's robe, military uniforms, an elegant suit, Indian-inspired frontier attire, more. 8 dolls, 32 costumes.
American Family of the Confederacy Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney Three generations of aristocratic family: 9 dolls and 24 accurate costumes: military outfits for men; simple day dresses and elegant party wear for the women.
American Family of the Federal Period Paper Dolls in Full Color by Tom Tierney Authentic clothing worn by families of the Federal period. 9 paper dolls, 46 detailed costumes include pantaloons, cutaways, gingham dresses, Hessian boots, wedding dresses, more.
American Family of the Pilgrim Period Paper Dolls in Full Color by Tom Tierney 8 dolls and 28 costumes: authentically rendered suits, busks, jerkins, capes, shifts, petticoats, corsets, linen shirts, breeches, and more — for work and travel, for leisure wear and special occasions.
