Download or read book Costumes of Old Mexico Carselle Poveda Souvenir Dolls written by Sandy Hargrove and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-04-14 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insights into Mexico's historical development comes through a study of ten traditional costumes found on souvenir dolls. The dolls were made by the Muñecos Carselle and Poveda companies during the 1940's-1960's. The costumes span Mexico's history from the Colonial period to the 1960's. Each part of the dolls' costumes is identified. Stories, songs, and events associated with each costume is accompanied by numerous colored pictures, diagrams, and black and white photos showing actual clothing. These are some of the most often seen trajes tipicos (traditional costumes) found in Mexico. The dolls are a time capsule preserving distinctive clothing that is now disappearing.

Download or read book Folkstone s ROCKHILL School written by Sandy Hargrove and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of a girl's school that has lasted over 200 years from its start on the old parade ground of a ruined castle's bailey in Folkestone, to its current existence on the Isle of Wight. Its name has changed from Mrs. Cullen's Establishment (a "Dame's School) to Parade House Academy, to Rockhill, to the Anglo-Continental School, and now to Upper Chine. Though its name and location have changed, it has proven to be an enduring institution. Fourth in the Florence Harrison series, this book describes the school where Florence lived as a child and the impact the school had on her family and her career. Illustrated with numerous color pictures and maps.

Download or read book The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls written by Debbie Behan Garrett and published by Debbie Behan Garrett. This book was released on 2003 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collectors will delight in acquiring the first and only Black dolls book that is completely published in Full Color! Author Debbie Garrett has written an extensive book of reference on vintage, modern, fashion and artist Black dolls. Featured in this book are Black dolls made from cloth, bisque, celluloid, composition, rubber, wood, and hard plastic. Fashion dolls, modern artist dolls and other doll categories are covered. This long overdue, insightful book includes a price guide and tips.

Download or read book Making Original Dolls of Composition Bisque and Porcelain written by Charlene Davis Roth and published by Crown Publishing Group (NY). This book was released on 1980 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Collector s Guide to Ideal Dolls written by Judith Izen and published by . This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows, describes, and lists current values of Ideal Dolls made from 1907 through the 1980s.