The Collector's Book Of Dolls' Clothes: Costumes In Miniature: 1700-1929
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 3rd pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A richly detailed reference work for collectors and costume historians alike, The Collector's Book of Dolls' Clothes: Costumes in Miniature: 1700-1929 chronicles over two centuries of miniature fashion history through the lens of antique doll clothing. The authors present an authoritative survey of the styles, fabrics, and construction techniques that defined each era, illustrating how dolls' wardrobes served as faithful mirrors of full-scale fashion trends from the early eighteenth century through the late 1920s. With a tone that is both scholarly and deeply passionate about the subject, the text instructs collectors on how to identify, date, and authenticate period garments, offering invaluable guidance for anyone serious about the field. Meticulously researched and generously documented, the work argues that miniature costumes deserve recognition not merely as accessories to playthings, but as significant artifacts of social and textile history. This essential volume remains an indispensable resource for doll collectors, fashion historians, and museum curators seeking a comprehensive guide to one of the most specialized corners of decorative arts.
Author: Dorothy S., Elizabeth A., And Evelyn J. Coleman
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Crown Publishers, Inc., New York
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Edition: 3rd pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A richly detailed reference work for collectors and costume historians alike, The Collector's Book of Dolls' Clothes: Costumes in Miniature: 1700-1929 chronicles over two centuries of miniature fashion history through the lens of antique doll clothing. The authors present an authoritative survey of the styles, fabrics, and construction techniques that defined each era, illustrating how dolls' wardrobes served as faithful mirrors of full-scale fashion trends from the early eighteenth century through the late 1920s. With a tone that is both scholarly and deeply passionate about the subject, the text instructs collectors on how to identify, date, and authenticate period garments, offering invaluable guidance for anyone serious about the field. Meticulously researched and generously documented, the work argues that miniature costumes deserve recognition not merely as accessories to playthings, but as significant artifacts of social and textile history. This essential volume remains an indispensable resource for doll collectors, fashion historians, and museum curators seeking a comprehensive guide to one of the most specialized corners of decorative arts.