Worth Fashion Review Paper Dolls

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Summary: A Wonderful Chronicle of 19th Century Fasion
Review: Charles Frederick Worth was one of the finest fashion designers of the 1800s. (Kind of like a Dior of the Victorian Era.) This collection includes three dolls (one of Worth, his wife, and a female model). C.F. Worth's doll only has one extra outfit, but the women have about eight to nine outfits each. The styles span the era from 1845 to 1900. The plates detail Worth's pioneering of bustle-type gowns. Day dresses, ball gowns, walking outfits, and several other dresses fill the book. The colors are varied and bright, while Tierney's drawings look well-finished. The dolls are printed on medium card-stock, which will stand up to moderate abuse. This book is a wonderful addition to anyone's collection.