Dolls, Toys & Puppets

Dolls, Toys & Puppets

Sewing for 20th Century Dolls - Volume II
300 plus projects
Anderton, Johana Gast
Hobby House Press 1998

A huge selection of patterns and outfits have been created to dress over 30 types of dolls in authentic clothing. With 300+ projects to sew for dolls as diverse as the Crissy family, Charmin’ Chatty, the Dionne Quints, Miss Seventeen, Patsy, several sizes of hard plastic dolls, and more. The dolls and fashion styles range from 1900 to the 1990s! Step-by-step instructions are given for each outfit.

4to. Glazed pictorial boards in Mint condition 920 gms £95.00

Dolls' House Bathrooms - Lots of Little Loos
Patricia King
Guild of Master Craftsmen reprint 2000

Discover how to create marvellous little loos quickly and cheaply.
Twenty-one highly original interpretations of plumbing are illustrated -
from period masterpieces to fantasy creations — all made from readily
available household odds and ends. Eye-catching results are achieved simply,
with no need for expensive tools, special skills or detailed procedures.
Patricia King's lively writing will stimulate imagination and creativity.
An at-a-glance guide lists useful materials and where to find them, though
all the projects can be adapted to suit what you have to hand.
Inventive suggestions for creating bathroom fixtures and fittings are
offered, transforming buckles, jewellery findings and more into loo roll holders, washbasins, buckets and mops.
High suite, low suite and outdoor loos are all included, covering a range of styles, sizes and shapes, from the simple, uncluttered lines of The Thoroughly Modern Mini to the elaborate decoration of The Magnificent Dolphin. There is even a hollowed-out gourdused to house a fairy's toilet.

Period pieces • Modern designs • Fantasy creations
• Public and private facilities

8vo paperback 94 pages in Fine condition 210 gms £12.00

Dollhouse People - A Doll Family You Can Make
Tracy Campbell Pearson
Viking Kestrel 1st 1984

Meet the Littlefields, a complete family of little dolls that you can make! Patterns that you can trace and clear step-by-step instructions that have been tested by children take you through every stage of doll making, from the first basic stitches to the hairstyles, face expressions, and finishing touches that make these dolls uniquely your own. You can even make glasses for grandmother and teddy bears for the children. As you learn to make your dolls, as well as a doll wardrobe for every occasion, you can follow their adventures in the amusing Littlefield family saga. The Littlefield story is just beginning—now your dolls can continue the fun.

4to. Landscape format, glazed pictorial boards in Fine condition 515 gms £35.00

Making Period Dolls' House Furniture
Derek & Sheila Rowbottom
Guild of Master Craftsmen reprint 1993

A dolls' house, however well made and authentic, only comes to life when properly furnished. This book contains 29 modelling projects for furniture of every description, covering five centuries and a great variety of styles. It also provides advice on how to design and make new pieces, based on full-sized period furniture, from inexpensive and easily obtainable materials.
From a simple fifteenth-century settle, table and . stool, through to an Edwardian mahogany inlaid chair and Sheraton-style settee, each project is fully explained in detail and backed up by scale drawings and black-and-white and colour photographs.
The projects are graded for ease of construction, to enable the novice modeller to progress from simple designs to upholstery, decoration and sophisticated joints. The modeller with some experience will equally discover new techniques and gain fresh inspiration.

As well as the projects, there are also chapters on:
What Furniture to Put in a Model House * Tools * Materials
* Upholstery Materials * Finishing

4to paperback 154 pages in VG++ condition 555 gms £8.00

Dressing Porcelain Dolls
Maxine Henry
B T Batsford 1st 1995

In Dressing Porcelain Dolls Maxine Henry provides inspiration as well as practical advice for an exquisite range of nineteenth century fashion - from shoes, socks and undergarments to fancy hat trimmings. Each outfit comes with its own full-size pattern pieces and clear step-by-step instructions. Although the clothes have been made up using a sewing machine, they are so small that they could easily be hand-stitched. Expert advice is given on the use of natural fabrics, and patterns and working diagrams accompany detailed instructions, with the making up of each garment described thoroughly at every stage.
All the outfits are illustrated with superb colour photographs and have been specially designed for the book, covering a wide range of fashions and styles. They include a Christening layette, a beautiful Victorian dress complete with ribbons, laces and flounces, a beaded ball gown, a sailor suit and elegant French dresses made of silk, satin and velvet. Instructions are also given for a charming range of underwear garments and accessories: bloomers and pantaloons, corsets and camisoles, petticoats and bustle pads, socks, shoes and boots, bags, hair decorations and hats.
Dressing Porcelain Dolls shows you how to create an enchanting wardrobe which will delight you, your friends and your family for years to come.

4to. Very, very minor wear to the base of the boards, otherwise the book is in VG++ condition in a VG++ wrapper 920 gms £30.00

The Complete Dolls' House Book
Jean Nisbett
Guild of Master Craftsmen 1st 1993

Here is the definitive dolls' house book - a complete treasure trove of glorious photographs and fascinating and practical expert knowledge about these captivating and collectable miniature houses.
The four sections -the house, achieving the authentic look, other themes and practical work - include all the information anyone could wish for, from deciding on a style and choosing a house to how to fit the carpets and wallpaper and producing the finishing touches that make a dolls' house special and personal. There are also bibliographies and lists of mail order suppliers, shops and dolls' house and miniatures magazines in Britain and the USA.
The most popular period styles for miniature houses are featured, as well as stunning unusual themes, all illustrated by over 200 full-colour photographs showcasing the work of some of the world's top dolls' house makers and miniaturists. Nothing is omitted: an inexpensive fireplace kit and a perfect 1/12-scale replica of the Palace of Versailles will equally delight and inspire every dolls' house fan - and many others besides.

4to paperback 176 pages in VG++ condition 710 gms £9.00