Dolls Author:Kay Desmonde A delightful, colorfully-illustrated study of that cherished companion of children and adult collectors alike -- the doll. Dolls have been made in every shape and size and almost every material -- clay, wood, paper, cloth, wax, porcelain, leather, celluloid and plastic. They have been clothed in everything from a scrap of cotton to a perfe... more »ct replica of the fashions of their day.
This book tells the story of the development of dolls, concentrating on the period from 1800 in which the doll was given its most elaborate form as well as receiving the most widespread distribution. The beautiful illustrations -- all in full color -- have been specially photographed for the book and represent dolls from all over the world.« less