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VINTAGE~ 1981 OOP? ~PORCELAIN DRAPED DOLLS ~BY RICKY MACIAS ~1981 PORCELAIN DRAPED DOLLS By Ricky Macias Copyright 1981 40 pages - measures 8.5by 11inches ~In the past there have been a few books published on the subject of doll draping but there has never been a book as complete as this one. ~Included in this volume is not only the instructions in written form on how-to-do-it, but also over 200 color pictures that take you step-by-step through the process. ~ Anyone with a basic knowledge of ceramics can take this book and now do a porcelain draped doll. We think you will enjoy this book not only for it's educational content but also for the variety of technique ideas included. ~ With the basic information included here you will not only be able to do the dolls pictured but also create an original project on your own. UNQUOTE This soft cover book is a must have ~It is in NEW old stock ~Inside pages bright and clean.

~VINTAGE 1947 OOP ~THE MARRIAGE OF DIAMONDS AND DOLLS (including the History of American Bridal Customs) ~BY MARY E. LEWIS ~in collaboration with ~DOROTHY DIGNAM ~ H. L. Lindquist Publications, N.Y.C., ~1947 ~ First Edition, 189 pages ~From an article pasted in the back of the book~ ~ Mary E. Lewis, of Brooklyn, founder of the National Doll & Toy Collectors Club, has been collecting rare dolls for nearly 25 years. Her favorites are the little brides that illustrate this book. Mrs. Lewis had over 30 bride dolls - every type is represented - wood, cloth, cotton, mica, composition with heads of china, parian, bisque, tin, wax and rubber. ~ Dorothy Dignam, who collaborated with Mrs. Lewis, and is responsible for the diamond data, is a publicity and feature writer specializing in the history of fine jewelry. She tells how to buy and care for your diamond, and the etiquette of receiving and wearing it. As a gift for the bride this book is a must. ~Table of contents include: ~ A Little Colonial Bride ~ A Little Bride of Federal America ~ Empire Fashion-with veil and fan ~ A White House Bride ~ All Set for the Stage Coach ~ Found in a New England Attic ~ The bride of the '49ers ~ With Elegance and Lace ~ She was named for a Songstress ~ Bridesmaid in a blue gown ~ The Bride's Buxom Mama ~ Several pages on a little page ~ A Southern Belle becomes a bride ~ More about White House brides ~ She was a pretty Little parlor Doll ~ Truths about the Trousseau ~ Miss Bustle is a Beauty ~ All about Gertie's garter ~ The Gibson girl and her Groom ~ First comes the Little Flower Girl ~ The original Mrs Lewis Doll ~ Kewpies and other Characters ~ Little Bride of World War I ~ Happy-go-lucky in love ~ Up in front- Down in back ~ Married in a garden ~ A Little Island Bride - Puerto Rico ~ Marriage among our Little Moderns Brenda-1943 Fira Benenson Bride Muriel King Bride Zoe De Salle Bride Nettie Rosenstein Bride Philip Mangone bride ~ How a Bridal Secretary can help ~ Buying and caring for your diamond ~ There are many black and white illustrations, probably around 80 pictures. ~The book has a hard cover with some chipping on the top front and back bottom, in addition, it is lightly soiled. ~The boards are well preserved, covered in white cloth with gilt print on cover and spine. ~ The binding is good ~ The book is printed on coated stock ~ This is an ex-library book ~ The cover has quite a bit of shelf wear, it is 61 years old. ~ The inside is in very good condition, no pencil or pen markings. ~ It is quite unusual and very interesting

VINTAGE ~COMPLETE BOOK OF DOLLS ~VOLUMNE TWO ~SPINNING WHEEL ~HARD COVER ~DUST JACKET ~CONDITION~ VERY GOOD ~1983 ~265 PAGES ~Edited by Staff of Spinning Wheel ~LIST PRICE $24.95 ~SPINNING WHEEL ~COMPLETE BOOK OF DOLLS VOLUME ONE IS ALSO AVAILABLE ~Published in 1983 by Frederick Fell, Hollywood, FL. ~ Hardcover with dust jacket ~ 265 pages ~ Profusely illustrated in color and b/w. ~Extensive articles on various types of dolls, miniature furniture and early Children's books ~ Extensive articles on various types of dolls, miniature furniture and early children's books ~ARTICLES INCLUDED ~INTRODUCTION TO ANTIQUE &COLLECTIBLE DOLLS MANY PAGES DEVOTED TO THE DOLLS ~INTRODUCTION TO DOLL COSTUMES AND CLOTHES ~INTRODUCTION TO DOLL ARTIST DOLLS ~INTRODUCTION TO HALF DOLLS AND NOVELTIES ~INTRODUCTION TO DOLL HOUSES AND FURNITURE ~INTRODUCTION TO POTPOURRI THE ABOVE SECTIONS COVER ALL THE TOPICS LISTED- FILLED WITH WONDERFUL PICTURES THE BINDING OF THE BOOK LOOKS LIKE RED LEATHER THE DUST JACKET HAS MINOR SHELF WEAR THE WRITING ON THE END IS IN GOLD LETTERS

Miniature Paper Flowers, about 2 long, about 1/4 across flower head. New item.

Miniature Paper Flowers, about 2 1/2 long, about 1/4 across flower head. New item.

Miniature Paper Flowers, with leaves and bows, about 2 1/2 long, about 3/8 across flower head. New item.

Miniature Paper Yellow Rose Buds, about 2 3/4 long, about 1/4 long bud. New item.

Miniature Paper Red Roses, with leaves and bows, about 2 3/8 long, about 3/8 across flower head. New item.

Miniature Paper Yellow Rose Buds, with leaves and bows, about 2 3/4 long, about 1/4 long bud. New item.

Miniature Paper White Roses, with leaves and bows, about 2 1/8 long, about 3/8 across flower head. New item.

Miniature Paper Pale Pink Roses, about 2 1/4 long, about 3/8 across flower head. New item.

Miniature Paper Pale Pink Roses, about 2 1/4 long, about 3/8 across flower head. New item.

Miniature Paper Flowers, with leaves and bows, about 2 long, about 1/4 across flower head. New item.

Miniature Paper Flowers, about 2 long, about 1/4 across flower head. New item.

Miniature Paper Flowers, with leaves and bows, about 2 1/2 long, about 1/4 across flower head. New item.

Dollhouse Miniature Flowers in Clay Pot, about 7/8 and 1 high. New handmade ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature Flowers in Clay Pot, about 7/8 and 1 1/8 high. New handmade ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature Flowers in Clay Pot, about 7/8 and 1 1/8 high. New handmade ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature Flowers in Clay Pot, about 1 1/8 high. New handmade ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature Flowers in Clay Pot, about 1 high. New handmade ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature Flowers in Clay Pot, about 1 1/8 high. New handmade ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature House Plants in Clay Pot, about 7/8 high. New handmade ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature Flowers in Clay Pot, about 1 1/8 high. New handmade ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature Yard Cactus, about 1 1/4 high. New ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature Yard Cactus, about 1 1/4 high. New ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature Cactus in Clay Pot, about 1 1/2 high. New ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature Yard Cactus, about 1 1/4 high. New ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature Cactus in Clay Pot, about 1 1/2 high. New ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature Cactus in Clay Pot, about 1 1/2 high. New ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature Flowers in Planter, about 1 1/2 high. New handmade polyclay plant and porcelain planter.

Dollhouse Miniature House Plant, about 7/8 high. New handmade polyclay plant and porcelain planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Pink Roses in Planter, about 1 3/4 high. New handmade polyclay plant and porcelain planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Tulips in Planter, about 1 3/4 high. New handmade polyclay plant and porcelain planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Flower in Planter, about 1 3/4 high. New handmade polyclay plant and porcelain planter.

Dollhouse Miniature House Plant, about 1 3/8 high. New handmade polyclay plant and porcelain planter.

Dollhouse Miniature House Plant, about 7/8 high. New handmade polyclay plant and porcelain planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Pineapple Plant in Clay Pot, about 2 1/4 high. New handmade polyclay flowers and ceramic planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Flower in Clay Pot, about 2 1/4 high. New handmade polyclay flowers and ceramic planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Flower in Clay Pot, about 2 1/4 high. New handmade polyclay flowers and ceramic planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Flower in Clay Pot, about 2 1/4 high. New handmade polyclay flowers and ceramic planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Flower in Clay Pot, about 2 1/4 high. New handmade polyclay flowers and ceramic planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Flower in Clay Pot, about 2 1/4 high. New handmade polyclay flowers and ceramic planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Flower Arrangement, about 1 1/2 high x 1 1/4 across planter. New handmade polyclay flowers and ceramic planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Flower Arrangement, about 1 5/8 high. New handmade polyclay flowers and porcelain planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Flower Arrangement, about 1 1/2 high x 1 1/4 across planter. New handmade polyclay flowers and ceramic planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Flower Arrangement, overall about 1 high x 1 3/4 long x 1 1/4 wide. New handmade polyclay flowers in wood planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Flower Arrangement, overall about 1 high x 1 3/4 long x 1 1/4 wide. New handmade polyclay flowers in wood planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Flower Arrangement, about 2 high. New handmade polyclay flowers in porcelain planter.

Dollhouse Miniature Flower Arrangement, about 2 high. New handmade polyclay flowers in porcelain planter.

Miniature Flower in Clay Pot, about 2 7/8 high. A bit larger then 1:12 scale. New handmade ceramic item.

Miniature Flower in Clay Pot, about 2 5/8 high. A bit larger then 1:12 scale. New handmade ceramic item.

Miniature Flower in Clay Pot, about 2 5/8 high. A bit larger then 1:12 scale. New handmade ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature Plant in Clay Pot, about 2 1/8 high. New handmade ceramic item.

Dollhouse Miniature Plant in Clay Pot, about 2 high. New handmade ceramic item.

Two Dollhouse Miniature Clay Planters, 1 1/8 high. New item.

Four Dollhouse Miniature Clay Planters, 3/4 high. New item.

Miniature Paper Flowers, about 2 7/8 long, about 3/8 across flower head. New item.

Dollhouse Miniature Flowers in Porcelain Planter, about 2 high. New item.

Dollhouse Miniature Flowers in Porcelain Planter, about 2 high. New item.

Dollhouse Miniature Flowers in Porcelain Planter, about 2 high. New item.