Although perhaps not played with often, Victorian toys were available for a bit of joy. Boys would use yo-yo's, tin soldiers, and toy drums. Marbles were popular. Girls would make their own dolls from bits of rags and buttons. These dolls would be loved just as much as the wax dolls...
“My friends collect Living Dead Dolls,” the girl explained, “but I wanted something unique and one-of-a-kind. I found her on Ebay. Someone in Maine was selling her. That’s Stephen King territory, you know. I call her Morticia.” It was an awkward first meeting for them both. T...
The Boarding Housefor Single Gentlementransports you back to Paris during the enchanting Belle Époque period with a diverse ensemble of players: young and old, servants and socialites, French and foreign, polite and ill-mannered. “It’s delicious, devious, and delightful. Iva Polansky writes ...
She was a great customer for the infamous House of Charles Worth in Paris. Worth was an Englishman who introduced fashion shows, salon lighting, designer labels, & most importantly the concept of “costume” – meaning you had to have a different ensemble for each different activity. (portrait...
Harper HouseVintage sewing patterns of many eras for the costumer, the reenactor and the hopeless romantic. Illustrated catalogue of vintage sewing patterns, hoop skirts, costume findings, reproduction needle art implements and books. Vintage Pattern Lending LibraryThis library makes copies of all of ...
He showed the clothes on live models and when people bought his original designs he became a leading fashion design couturier of the Victorian era. Until that time fashion details and changes were suggested by the customers. The House of Worth became a leader of ideas for the next 30 years....
Qualley is having a big year thanks to “The Substance” but also “Drive-Away Dolls” and “Kinds of Kindness,” and it’s about to get bigger. She’ll next be seen in “Happy Gilmore 2,” in Ethan Coen’s next film “Honey Don’t!,” in Richard Linklater’s “Blue Moon,” an...
22. Pam will also remove paint, and grease from your hands! Keep a can in your garage for your hubby 23. Peanut butter will remove ink from the face of dolls 24. When the doll clothes are hard to put on, sprinkle with corn starch and watch them slide on ...
This book is jam-packed with unusual and fun-to-make projects and, with a highly original approach; Christiane Berridge takes the reader through the day, from morning to night-time, bringing the Victorian dolls' house to life. There is something for all levels of ability: beginners will ...