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Paris Collection: French Doll Fashions & Accessories [Hardcover]

Sylvia Mac Neil (Author)
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A thorough study of French lady fashion dolls and their high fashion ensembles and accessories. The exquisite Parisian dolls and their tiny gowns, hats, gloves, purses, jewelry, parasols and other belongings are featured in numerous illustrations. 60 color and 98 b/w photos and 9 patterns.

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The Paris Collection by Sylvia Mac Neil is a concise and wonderfully thorough presentation of the clothing and accessories of French "fashion dolls," the elegant poupees of mid to late 19th century. The Paris Collection is a detailed study of doll dresses and full ensembles including gloves, hats, purses, boots, jewelry, even ivory-handled parasols. These particular dolls, chosen for their variety of body-types and faces as well as for their matchless beauty, are each shown in the specific apparel worn at the distinguished and fashionable places of Paris during the period, the Tuileries, the bois de Boulogne, the Luxembourg Gardens and the Paris Opera House. Sylvia Mac Neil is able to stunningly capture both the elan and the evocative styles that the dolls embody.

Superbly illustrated with 60 color photographs and line drawings, The Paris Collection has significant value to all doll collectors, cultural historians and to those who wish to reproduce authentic fashions, as patterns are included of every dress featured in the collection.

Ms. Mac Neil, an expert on fashion dolls, has traveled frequently to Paris in her research. She has made use of much 19th century literature on the subject, from both sides of the Atlantic, including La Poupee Modele, Godey's Lady Book, Peterson's Magazine and The Lady's Friend. The Paris Collection also includes a rare selected listing, never before compiled, from commercial directories identifying the prominent doll shops and manufacturers in Paris between 1860 and 1880 which specialized in clothes and accessories for poupees. This is virtually the definitive book on the subject.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Paris Collection French Doll Fashions & Accessories : French, July 3 2000
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This review is from: Paris Collection: French Doll Fashions & Accessories (Hardcover)
As a novice french fashion doll collector, I found this book to be very helpful. I learned about the different types of fashion dolls and what to look for before I buy one. It also gives great detail on the dolls accessories, especially their dresses. I also like the fact that this book contains patterns of original french fashion gowns so you could make your own reproduction of the real thing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Paris Collection French Doll Fashions & Accessories : French, July 3 2000
By Diana - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Paris Collection: French Doll Fashions & Accessories (Hardcover)
As a novice french fashion doll collector, I found this book to be very helpful. I learned about the different types of fashion dolls and what to look for before I buy one. It also gives great detail on the dolls accessories, especially their dresses. I also like the fact that this book contains patterns of original french fashion gowns so you could make your own reproduction of the real thing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book!, Dec 3 2008
By E. Pennington "Sew Unique" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Paris Collection: French Doll Fashions & Accessories (Hardcover)
I can't say enough about this book. I sew for an antique doll shop and this book gave me many ideas and patterns. I haven't tried to make the dresses yet, but intend to. The historical notes in this book alone make it worth buying. In addition, it has detailed, close-up, in color photos of dolls that most people are not priveleged to see.This is a wonderful book for anyone into fashion, history, or dolls.

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5.0 out of 5 stars French Dolls, July 31 2008
By Lisa Rydendahl "lisary" - Published on Amazon.com
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It is a very good book. I saw it by an visit to a friend and decided that I have to purchase it. I was told that it was possible to purchase it on the net. Everything vent fast and OK.
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