Book TitleSewing Victorian Doll Clothes : Authentic Costumes from Museum Collections
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1996
TopicSewing, Dolls & Doll Clothing
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorMichelle Hamilton
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight34.1 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN96-015430
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal745.5/922
SynopsisTracing the history of 19th century fashion, this book examines the changing styles in miniature, showing how to make Victorian dolls' clothes. It is designed for the collector, home dresser or sewer., Enjoy fabulous full-color photographs of Victorian dolls dressed in authentic period splendor. Then discover how these miniature fashions were constructed as Michelle Hamilton takes readers step by step through the sewing of selected outfits from museum collections.
Beautiful book! Gorgeous pictures. Well worth the purchase just as a coffee table book but can't wait to try my skills at making some of the doll dresses.