Two dolls model 30 elaborate costumes once worn by the Vanderbilts, Astors, and other members of New York's elite "Four Hundred." Lavish attire for fancy dress balls, elegant dinner outfits, and fashionable day wear reveal what the cream of Newport society wore from the 1870s through the early 1900s. Notes. Dover Original.
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Godey's Fashions Paper Dolls 1860-1879 by Ming-Ju Sun From the publication that was the "last word" on clothing styles of the period: elegant evening dresses, lavish bridal gowns, and attractive daytime wear. 2 dolls; 16 costume plates.
Godey's Fashions Coloring Book by Ming-Ju Sun Superb illustrations, adapted from Godey's Lady's Book, a popular 19th-century fashion magazine, provide authentic views of Victorian fashions — from lace-edged necklines and elongated bodices to fitted bonnets and extravagant bustles. 30 plates.
Elegant Debutante Gowns of the 1800s Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney Two debutantes are poised for their introduction to society. Dress them in 16 opulent gowns — complete with crinolines, corsets, bustles, and other period accessories — for their "coming out" parties.
