Mary Young is well known for her numerous books on paper dolls that were published from the 1970s to 2000. She is back with an all-new title, 20th Century Paper Dolls, now in full color and updated with more than 1,300 photographs. Arranged alphabetically by paper doll company, the book provides brief company histories, when known, and pertinent facts for every item shown. Approximately 150 companies are featured, including Sam Gabriel, Milton Bradley, Magic Wand, McLoughlin, Dennison, Parker Brothers, Warren Paper Products, Stecher Lithographic Company, American Colortype, Burton Playthings, Transogram Toy Company, and many more. All paper dolls are identified by company and number (if they have one) and are assigned current collector values. A handy index and paper doll checklists are also provided.

Paper dolls, with costumes representative of the clothes, pets, and toys for the Dingle Dell characters between 1913-1925 and clothes from other countries for Dolly Dingle.

Celebrate real-life 20th century princesses in a regal book of paper dolls, each with meticulously researched fashionable outfits. Artist David Wolfe represents five real-life princesses including three from the reigning House of Windsor: Diana, remembered as "The People's Princess;" Margaret Rose, the trend-setting sister of Queen Elizabeth II; and Anne, the Princess Royal, Elizabeth's only daughter and an Olympic equestrian. Former '50s Hollywood movie star, Grace Kelly became Princess of Monaco when she wed reigning ruler Prince Rainier . . . a true fairy tale event televised to a huge global audience. Included in this historic book is a royal essay by fashion historian, Amanda Hallay. It profiles the five princesses, beginning with Princess Alexandra of Denmark who married Edward VII, becoming Princess of Wales in 1863. Upon the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, she was crowned queen consort of the British Empire and Empress of India. She was popular and became the first royal fashion influencer. Her long fashionable life encompassed romantic, hoop skirts, bustles and hourglass silhouettes as well as a rage for dog collar pearl necklaces. Ever since Alexandra, royal wardrobes were (and are!) scrutinized and copied by commoners the world over. This impressive paper doll book is a treasure sure to become a coveted collectible, an extravagant expression of regal history

3 dolls model 32 costumes created by fashion giants during the first half of the 20th century -- from ostentatious gowns of the early 1900s featuring the hourglass look by Callot Soeurs, to Jacques Fath's feminine evening dresses of the 1950s. Also apparel by Schiaparelli, Paquin, Poiret, and 27 other great designers.

Introduced on a grand scale at the 1925 Paris International Exposition, the new Art Deco style expressed modernity and new technologies that were changing the world. In the realm of fashion, it was the new "chic," representing glamour, luxury, and a sleek style. Tom Tierney captures fashion highlights from that period in this spectacular paper doll review. Two dolls and 28 costumes focus on an array of dramatic creations by outstanding designers of the early twentieth century. Included are a fur-trimmed cloak with an abstract modern design by Paul Poiret; a tightly pleated and richly colored gown by Mariano Fortuny; Helen Dryden’s day dress in stark zebra stripes; a daring, two-piece knit swimsuit, featuring a bare midriff; as well as dramatic designs by Sonia Delaunay, Jeanne Lanvin, Coco Chanel, and other noted designers. An additional page features hats of the period — everything from an exotic Poiret turban to Schiaparelli's novel "shoe" hat. An exciting display of elegant style and cool sophistication, this collection will not only delight paper doll fans but will also thrill collectors and devotees of Art Deco.

Three dolls, 28 costumes capture the highlights of St. Laurent's distinguished career: a Mondrian-inspired dress, a satin-trimmed tuxedo, a day dress in the "trapeze" style, and much more.

Colorful paper dolls helped to sell goods from coffee to corsets. Toys to generations of children from the 1890s to the First World War, these paper dolls depicted the era's culture through advertising by featuring folk and fairy tales, people at work and play, and costumes of many nations. Here, over 500 color photos display clever advertising in delightful diversity.