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Hello!  You can purchase all of my recommended books online by clicking on the title!  These books are the best on dolls, miniatures, bears, dollmaking, and Victorian ribbonwork from Amazon.com's three million book selections.  I  am pleased to present these books to you in association with Amazon.com.

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200 Years of  Dolls: Identification and Price Guide ~ Usually ships in 24 hours

Dawn Herlocher, Harry L. Rinker / Paperback / Published 1996   Our Price: $14.36 ~ You Save: $3.59 (20%).   This is an excellent, well organized book which covers a wide range of popular collectible and antique dolls.  I especially like the charts which feature comparisons (different markings, identifying characteristics within categories of dolls such as Jumeaus, Ginnys,  Barbies, Raggedy Anns, Brus--you name it!)

 

The Artful Ribbon : Beauties in Bloom ~ Ships in 2-3 days

Candace Kling / Paperback / Published 1996
Our Price: $20.76 ~ You Save: $5.19 (20%)

This is the BEST book on Victorian ribbonwork on the market today.  Beautiful photos of actual vintage work are an inspiration.  Has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for making flowers, leaves, centers, and arrangements.  This book is all it takes to make you a victorian ribbonwork artist!

 

Antique & Collectible Buttons : Identification and Values ~ Usually ships in 24 hours

Debra J. Wisniewski / Hardcover / Published 1996
Our Price: $13.97 ~ You Save: $598 (30%) The buttons in this book are lavishly photographed and expertly described by a well-known button collector.  If you are a beginner, this book will help you begin to identify what your buttons are made of, and their relataive value.  One of VERY few excellent books on antique and collectible buttons currently in print right now.

The Art of Dress : Clothes and Society, 1500-1914 ~ Ships in 2-3 days

Jane Ashelford, Andreas Von Einsiedel (Photographer) / Hardcover / Published 1996    Our Price: $34.65 ~ You Save: $14.85 (30%)
If you sew for dolls and are therefore a student of costuming, or otherwise enjoy the history of dress, this book is a must have.  Stunning photos of actual costumes, paintings and documents held by the British National Trust, plus an in-depth text, takes the reader through over 400 years of fashion history.  The book covers fashion of servants and nobilty alike, giving the book unusual breadth.  I paid almost $50 for this book; ;you can have it through amazon.com for much less!!

 
Barbie Doll Fashion : 1968-1974 Vol 2 ~ Usually ships in 24 hours

Sarah Sink Eames / Hardcover / Published 1997
Our Price: $17.47 ~ You Save: $7.48 (30%)

This is the long awaited follow-up book on vintage Barbie Doll fashions, covering the "Mod" years.  This book shows each outfit with all accessories, with values.  ALL vintage Barbie collectors should have either this book, or the Joe Blitman book also featured,  in their libraries (I have both!)

Making Character Dolls' Houses in 1/12 Scale ~ Ships in 2-3 days

Brian Nickolls / Hardcover / Published 1995
Our Price: $20.97 ~ You Save: $8.98 (30%)

This is a delightful book, showcasing some truly fantastic doll houses--not your ordinary, run-of-the mill fare!  By a noted author of several miniatures related books; see the rest of my recommended list for more by this author.   Includes how-tos.

Dressing Porcelain Dolls ~ Usually ships in 24 hours

Maxine Henry / Paperback / Published 1996
Our Price: $19.96 ~ You Save: $4.99 (20%)   This book is a treasure trove--FULL patterns, lavish photographs, and detailed instructions enable you to sew 8 full ensemble for porcelain dolls from 15" to 22" in size.  Everything from a Victorian dress to a ball gown to a Christening Layette.  Patterns and instructions for shoes, purses, socks, camisoles, underwear, and hats included!

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