Provides a more comprehensive overview of the doll products of the 1950s than any one book has ever done. Baby dolls, little girl dolls, teen dolls, and fashion dolls are all pictured. A price guide is also included.

Dress 8 dolls in 24 great outfits, among them flared slacks, a cartoon sweatshirt, a summer dress over matching cotton shorts, cut-off jeans, and a classic wedding dress.

Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors. In the 1950s, a new material—plastic—revolutionized the doll trade and made dolls affordable for people of all classes. This book focuses specifically on British dolls of that decade, offering not only useful information for collectors but a glimpse into the history and culture that surrounded these cherished toys. Along with photos and descriptions, this unique guide covers: doll manufacturers must-buy dolls what to spot when buying dolls how to avoid buying fakes a where-to-buy directory doll hospitals specialist museums

Carefully researched, accurately detailed collection captures the spirit of the decade after World War II. 10 dolls depict 3 generations of a family whose wardrobe includes beach wear, lounging outfits, dress suits for the men and women and formal wear. Also: a hula hoop and a Davy Crockett coonskin hat. 31 costumes. Notes.

Fads and fashion came together for the first time in the 1950s. Undulating in hula hoops, bopping to rock `n roll, drag racing and shopping for the latest fad, teen-agers took over and created their own pop culture that influenced the world. Artist Charlotte Whatley has cleverly incorporated 50 fads of the 50s into 32 fashion items in this new paper doll book from Paper Studio Press. Two couples, Bud & Beckie and Esther & Eddy, have a wardrobe of memorable 50s fashions, complete with everything from pencil skirts and penny loafers to letter sweaters and leather jackets. And, like real sisters or best friends, the two girls can share clothes! A fashion essay by David Wolfe is included along with a fun fashion quiz.

The King of the Paper Dolls takes on the King of Rock & Roll and 14 other superstars! Includes costumes for Elvis, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, and more.