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A wonderful variety of dolls and ready-to-wear costumes drawn from classic works of literature and important chapters of world history.

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Pride and Prejudice Paper DollsPride and Prejudice Paper Dolls 
by Brenda Sneathen Mattox
Bring Jane Austen's famous novel to life with 8 dolls and 48 period costumes for church, afternoon teas, weekend visits, neighborhood balls, and a wedding.


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Mary Queen of Scots Paper DollsMary Queen of Scots Paper Dolls 
by Tom Tierney
This meticulously researched collection features 8 full-length portraits of the tragic queen and her elegant attire, from royal bridal regalia to a graceful black gown which she herself made as she languished in prison.

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Camelot Paper DollsCamelot Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
Bring all the intrigue, magic, and adventure of this mystical realm to life with figures of Arthur, Guinevere, Merlin, Lancelot, and six others. 10 dolls and 22 period costumes.



Our Price $5.95


The Dalai Lama Paper DollThe Dalai Lama Paper Doll
by Tom Tierney
Complete with 22 faithfully re-created costumes, this collection features 7 costumed dolls of the revered Buddhist leader and his parents at various periods of their lives.



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Diana, Princess of Wales, Paper Doll: The Charity Auction DressesDiana, Princess of Wales, Paper Doll: The Charity Auction Dresses
by Tom Tierney
Elegant paper doll collection features 31 evening dresses offered for charity auction by the late Princess. A keepsake treasure for paper doll collectors and Diana's fans. 1 doll, 31 costumes. Notes.



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Elizabeth the Queen Mother Paper DollsElizabeth the Queen Mother Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
4 figures depict the Queen Mother at various periods from her long life, and 24 costumes include a wedding gown, coronation robes, the salmon pink ensemble worn for her 100th birthday, many others.



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Empress Elizabeth of Austria and Emperor Franz Joseph Paper DollsEmpress Elizabeth of Austria and Emperor Franz Joseph Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
Two real-life characters in a 19th-century fairy tale romance come to life with a complete wardrobe of dazzling military uniforms, ball gowns, a riding costume, and coronation apparel.



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Famous African-American Women Paper DollsFamous African-American Women Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
Sixteen well-researched dolls, each with one additional costume, depict Sojourner Truth, Mary McLeod Bethune, Zora Neale Hurston, Althea Gibson, Rosa Parks, Leontyne Price, Maya Angelou, Shirley Chisholm, 8 more. 32 color illustrations.



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Favorite Storybook Characters Paper DollFavorite Storybook Characters Paper Doll
by Tom Tierney
A pretty little doll with 8 costumes: for Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Becky Thatcher of Tom Sawyer fame, Alice (in Wonderland), Heidi, Pollyanna, and 3 others.



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Ferdinand and Isabella Paper DollsFerdinand and Isabella Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
The two 15th-century Spanish rulers accompanied by brocaded gowns and robes, ermine- and jewel-trimmed capes, suits of armor, and other regal apparel. 2 dolls; 16 costumes.



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Great Characters from Shakespeare Paper DollsGreat Characters from Shakespeare Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
Two dolls, 30 detailed period costumes from Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello, The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice, Macbeth, Henry V, Richard III, and 7 other great plays.


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Henry VIII and His Wives Paper DollsHenry VIII and His Wives Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
Colorful depictions of the famous monarch and his 6 queens consist of 9 dolls — 1 of each wife, plus the king at 3 different ages — and 16 lavish costumes.


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Importance of Being Earnest Paper DollsImportance of Being Earnest Paper Dolls
by Brenda Sneathen Mattox
9 figures and 30 period costumes pay tribute to Wilde's comic masterpiece. Inspired by the cast and plot of the witty spoof, this collection of late-Victorian-era fashions features formal and leisure attire.


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Little Women Paper DollsLittle Women Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, with 16 outfits based on scenes from the popular novel.



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Louis XIV and His Court Paper DollsLouis XIV and His Court Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
The 17th-century French monarch is portrayed at various ages, along with ladies of the court, in exquisite apparel. 12 dolls and 30 full-color costumes.



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Marie Antoinette Paper DollsMarie Antoinette Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
Two paper dolls of the ill-fated French Queen and her dressmaker, Rose Bertin. Fifteen sumptuous costumes, plus meticulous, accurate notes on each ensemble.


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Mary Queen of Scots Paper DollsMary Queen of Scots Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
This meticulously researched collection features 8 full-length portraits of the tragic queen and her elegant attire, from royal bridal regalia to a graceful black gown which she herself made as she languished in prison.


Our Price $5.95


Mikado Paper DollsMikado Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
10 dolls and 14 costumes based on the much-loved musical come with two background settings. Perfect for a paper-doll production of the operetta or as a keepsake for Gilbert and Sullivan fans.



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Mumtaz of the Taj Mahal Paper DollsMumtaz of the Taj Mahal Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
Of Shah Jahan's many wives, his favorite was Mumtaz Mahal, for whom he built the Taj Mahal. Her life is recalled with this well-researched collection, featuring two dolls, 16 exquisite costumes, plus accessories.



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Napoleon and Josephine Paper DollsNapoleon and Josephine Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
Figures of Napoleon and his empress, Josephine, are accompanied by lavish costumes for their wedding, coronation, and other important occasions. 2 costumed dolls; 14 additional costumes.



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Nicholas and Alexandra Paper DollsNicholas and Alexandra Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
11 dolls, including the Russian royal couple and their children, plus 20 sumptuous costumes for weddings, coronations, more. Introduction. Notes.



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Pride and Prejudice Paper DollsPride and Prejudice Paper Dolls
by Brenda Sneathen Mattox
Bring Jane Austen's famous novel to life with 8 dolls and 48 period costumes for church, afternoon teas, weekend visits, neighborhood balls, and a wedding.



Our Price $6.95


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