Books with author Evelyn Gathings

Re-create a wonderful world of Victorian childhood with the beautiful paper dolls in this collection. Included are two dolls (boy and girl) and an extensive wardrobe of 29 costumes typical of children’s apparel of the day. You can dress this charming pair in outfits for gardening, a dinner party, formal dance, boating, tennis, baseball, picnic, and other activities. Beautifully rendered with Ms. Gathings' characteristic eye for period accuracy and precise detail, these delightful dolls and authentic costumes will thrill doll lovers and fans of Victoriana of all ages.

Well known to paper doll fanciers for her charming and whimsical animal renderings, artist Evelyn Gathings reveals another side of her remarkable talent in this delightful volume of old-fashioned paper dolls. Two appealing and realistic children, direct from the mid-Victorian era, will enchant collectors and paper doll fans alike.Two dolls and 24 costumes (all based on actual dress of the period) display the artist's characteristic attention to detail, careful research, and warm and whimsical touch. Wide-eyed and adorable little Emily comes with a lovely pink ruffled and pleated party dress, a rose-trimmed ballet costume, a beribboned and lace-trimmed recital gown of deep aqua, a fur-trimmed red coat, and eight other captivating outfits. Gerard's wardrobe includes a dramatic black coat trimmed in red for his role as a pirate in the school play, a dapper gold-trimmed officer's uniform (to lead his toy soldiers into battle), a smart blue-and-white sailor suit, a fur-trimmed, blue-gray skating outfit, and eight other costumes.Also included are numerous colorful period accessories — parasols, purses, nosegays, hats, swords, shovel, bucket, kite, violin, toy drum and boat, dolls, tea set, and more, as well as several charming illustrations of birds, animals, and butterflies.

Two adorable dolls—a boy and a girl—are waiting to be dressed in 33 vintage costumes appropriate for school, special occasions, bedtime, shopping, household chores, playing "grown-up," going fishing, and more. Period accessories (beaded handbags, cloche hats, a leather football helmet, etc.), along with old-fashioned dolls, a sewing machine, victrola, toy train and miniature kitchen appliances, add to the playtime fun.