Godey S Fashions Paper Dolls 1860 1879

These lovely mid-Victorian-era costumes have been faithfully rendered from the publication that was the "last word" on clothing styles of the period, and include elegant evening dresses, bridal gowns, and daytime wear. Outfits are accompanied by hats and fanciful hair styles of the period. 2 dolls on gatefold cover and 16 costume plates.

These lovely mid-Victorian-era costumes have been faithfully rendered from the publication that was the "last word" on clothing styles of the period, and include elegant evening dresses, bridal gowns, and daytime wear. Outfits are accompanied by hats and fanciful hair styles of the period. 2 dolls on gatefold cover and 16 costume plates.

In full color: 7 female fashion dolls with 50 costumes from the pages of Godey's Lady's Book. Includes little girl's clothes, ball gowns, hats, even a period bathing suit and wedding gown.

Sixteen elegant costumes, adapted from the lovely fashion plates in early issues (1838-1858) of the highly popular and influential 19th-century women's magazine, invite paper doll fans of all ages to dress two ladies in elegant apparel. An outdoor ensemble trimmed in fur and a bridal gown of ruffles and lace are among the lavish outfits in this delightfully rendered collection.

6 dolls and 42 elegant costumes from the mid-Victorian era, among them velvet coats and a cashmere jacket for the boys and fur-trimmed skating costumes and party frocks for the girls.

dolls and 42 elegant costumes from the mid-Victorian era, among them velvet coats and a cashmere jacket for the boys and fur-trimmed skating costumes and party frocks for the girls.

Taking a global, multicultural, social, and economic perspective, this work explores the diverse and colourful history of human attire. From prehistoric times to the age of globalization, articles cover the evolution of clothing utility, style, production, and commerce, including accessories (shoes, hats, gloves, handbags, and jewellery) for men, women, and children. Dress for different climates, occupations, recreational activities, religious observances, rites of passages, and other human needs and purposes - from hunting and warfare to sports and space exploration - are examined in depth and detail. Fashion and design trends in diverse historical periods, regions and countries, and social and ethnic groups constitute a major area of coverage, as does the evolution of materials (from animal fur to textiles to synthetic fabrics) and production methods (from sewing and weaving to industrial manufacturing and computer-aided design). Dress as a reflection of social status, intellectual and artistic trends, economic conditions, cultural exchange, and modern media marketing are recurring themes. Influential figures and institutions in fashion design, industry and manufacturing, retail sales, production technologies, and related fields are also covered.

Two dolls, each wearing a "dress improver," or bustle, are accompanied by a lavish wardrobe of 26 costumes, including a riding outfit, walking dress, visiting gown for afternoon calls, a seaside promenade costume, elegant ball gowns, and a bridal outfit with a sash of orange blossoms. A delightful treasure for paper doll fans and students of costume design and fashion history.