Parlour Fancies: The Bisque Figurines of Gebruder Heubach

Theriault, Florence

Theriaults Gold Horse Pub

Doll lovers the world over covet the Bebe Bru, considering it the culmination of perfection in doll artistry.

The Bru Book A History and Study of the Dolls of Leon Casimir Bru and his Successors

Francois Theimer with Florence Theirault

History

In Character invites the reader in to set aside the idea of the doll as a mere plaything. Art quality color pohot enhance the beauty of the dolls. Historical notes accompany the photos and insure the beek as a resource beyond its artistic presentation. j-6

In Character: The Portrayal of Mood in Antique Dolls

Science & Math

Technology

Barbie was America's coming of age in dolls. Since the Shirley Temple phenomenon some 25 years earlier, no doll had so captured the public imagination as Barbie in 1959. Yet while the Shirley Temple doll had been universally revered, Barbie was both revered and reviled. Shirley Temple was a child doll - sweet, innocent, a vestige of Victorian purity. Barbie was current, modern, a sophisticated almost-adult and - in the conservative late 1950's - shockingly bizarre to many adults. Her make-up, her eyes and that incredible body! But the times were ready for Barbie. While adults argued pro and con about this provocative doll, children already knew. Barbie was an idea whose time had come. Barbie Rarities presents 900 rare and vintage Barbie dolls, Barbie family dolls, fashions, gift sets, accessories and cases from 1959-1976 with an additional special section on rare models of 'pink boxed' 1980-era Barbies as well as foreign models. 216 pages. Full Color, 350 color illustrations. Value guide included.

Barbie Rarities: The Dolls, The Costumes, Miscellany, An Identification and Value Guide

Eames, Sara Sink

American Dolls from the Post-War Era, 1945-1965

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Hobby House Pr Inc

In the last quarter of the 19th century the name 'Jumeau' was synonymous with the French bebe. A remarkable synchronism of artistry, innovation and marketing, the bebe was both plaything and art object. In its every aspect - from design to construction to presentation - the Jumeau doll was flawless. The credit for this work goes to two men - Pierre-Francois Jumeau (the father) and Emile-Louis Jumeau (the son) who founded and led the firm for nearly fifty years. The Jumeau book traces the development and history of the company, providing tantalizing biographical information, as well, from interviews with the Jumeau descendants. In well-detailed technical chapters, the book - for the first time ever - identfies and dates the various Jumeau models, pinpoints rarities, and explains curiosities. Outstanding color photographs, original documents, historical photographs and a 'ready reference' directory make this book easy to use as well as a visual joy.

The Jumeau Book

Theimer, François

Crafts & Hobbies

Gold Horse Pub

Antique Japanese Dolls of the Meiji Era

Gold Horse Publishing

The Trousseau of Blondinette Davranches: A Huret Doll & Her Wardrobe 1862-1867

Book has some bumping to corners, otherwise binding is strong, pages are clean and crisp throughout. Dustjacket has some faint wear to edges, otherwise bright and presentable. It is now protected in mylar.

The beautiful Jumeau

Published to accompany an auction, 106 lots, of fine antique mechanical dolls. 12.5x9.5", 104 pp, color photographs, CD with music (no video) from 30 of the dolls.

Dolls in Motion

Reference

Gold Horse

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