America's first president is spotlighted in a delightful well-researched treasury of paper dolls. Two meticulously drawn representations of George Washington and his wife, Martha, are accompanied by dolls of their four grandchildren and 32 incredibly authentic costumes. Full-color period clothing includes embroidered waistcoats, knee breeches and a black velvet suit with white frills for the President; a silk taffeta gown with pleated ruffles and an impeccable riding dress under a fur-trimmed hooded cloak for Martha; and a wonderful assortment of period garb for the children. Accessories are also featured: children's playthings, bow-tied shoes, a parasol, a gilded walking cane, and more, all spotlighting what well-to-do Americans were wearing and using in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Informative text provides fascinating details about the Washington family.
Dover Original.
Availability | Usually ships in 24 to 48 hours |
ISBN 10 | 0486258580 |
ISBN 13 | 9780486258584 |
Author/Editor | Tom Tierney |
Format | Paper Dolls |
Grade level | 3 - 8 (ages 8 - 14) |
Page Count | 32 |
Dimensions | 8 1/4 x 11 |