Books in Dover Celebrity Paper Dolls series

Reprinted from a rare original edition published by The Saalfield Publishing Company in 1937, this volume includes two 11-inch-tall dolls and 16 appealing full-color costumes: red-and-white windowpane-checked sundress, brown riding breeches, pleated orange party dress with purple bows, a smartly belted off-white sunsuit, and a pair of pink pajamas with cap sleeves, trimmed in blue. As a special added feature, black-and-white photographic insets on each costume page show Shirley wearing the original outfits copied by the artist for this collection.Complementing the lovable moppet's wardrobe are a variety of period playthings and accessories — toy horse and long-eared pooch, hats, purses, jack-in-the-box, toy soldier, and more. Shirley Temple fans will find this volume a treasure chest of rich memories; paper doll fans and children of all ages can look forward to hours of fun-filled entertainment.

In 1934, at the age of six, America's favorite curly-headed moppet won a Special Academy Award for bringing "more happiness to millions of children and millions of grownups than any other child of her years in the history of the world." By the time she was eight, the young star was the number one international box office attraction.This collection of classic Shirley Temple paper dolls makes the diminutive charmer available once again to delight fans, film buffs, paper doll collectors, as well as youngsters who know Shirley only through television and old films. Assembled by noted collector Grayce Piemontesi, these full-color dolls and costumes are compiled from two rare and popular collections first published in the 1930s. Included in this volume are three full-color dolls — each a different size. The largest covers two pages and is 20 7/8 inches high; the medium-sized doll (10 1/4 inches tall) is two-sided and comes with outfits that give a delightfully realistic front-and-back view to the figure. The smallest stands 5 7/8 inches high. Youngsters can dress these dolls in 18 attractive costumes — pleated and ruffled party dresses, pinafores for home and school, and sunsuits for the beach and backyard. There's also a snugly belted raincoat with galoshes and umbrella, a perky sailor suit, and a wide assortment of accessories, including hats, shoes, and handbags. Attractively printed on heavy stock, this affordable and incredibly life-like collection will enchant movie fans, collectors, and children of all ages.

In his latest paper doll tribute to high fashion of past decades, artist Tom Tierney spotlights the bold colors, miniskirts, and offbeat accessories that typified haute couture of the 1960s. Included are stunning creations by a new wave of young designers who exalted youth and promoted the "little girl look" while catering, for the first time in fashion history, to the tastes of working-class consumers.Extensively researched and painstakingly rendered, this dramatic full-color collection includes two dolls, each with 15 additional costumes, among them such innovative items as a spectacular Saint-Laurent see-through dress (strategically embellished with bands of beads); Courréges' innovative pantsuit of navy jersey; an evening dress of gilded plastic rectangles joined by metal links, created by Paco Rabanne; Mary Quant's wool minidress, with an industrial zipper down the font; a Bill Blass above-the-knee-length wedding dress of white silk crepe trimmed with snow-rose scallops, and Rudi Gernreich's ankle-length, free-swinging print dress.Additional outfits by such veterans of haute couture as Nina Ricci, Balmain, Givenchy, Patou, Chanel, and others complete this full-color fashion extravaganza. A fact-filled introduction provides historical background to the sixties fashion scene, and captions briefly describe each costume.

Among the best-loved books of all time, Louise May Alcott's Little Women has appealed to generations of readers. This charming paper doll collection recreates all four of the genial title characters featured in that literary classic.Here in full color are practical Meg, tomboyish Jo, gentle Beth, and curly-haired Amy. The four dolls can be dressed in 16 different mid-Victorian outfits—all based on scenes from the popular novel. Included are costumes for the celebrated Christmas play; practical daytime wear consisting of capes, shawls, aprons, and dresses; and a bridal dress trimmed with ruffles and lace for Meg's wedding.A delight for collectors and paper doll fans of all ages, this wonderful collection will also thrill readers who still have warm memories of Alcott's timeless tale.

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is not only royalty but also an international style icon. This paper doll collection is loaded with dresses, coats, and evening gowns by Kate's favorite designers — and, in many cases, the accompanying hats. Outfits include her maternity wear and the blue dress she wore to introduce Prince George to the public. Two dolls, one of the Duchess and one of Prince William, are accompanied by twenty-nine outfits with captions that identify the designers, as well as the occasions.

One of the great couturiers of the 20th century, Yves St. Laurent created a fashion empire that changed the way women looked from the 1950s to the 1990s. St. Laurent's diverse interests fueled his fertile mind as he translated art into fashion, startling the fashion world with such innovations as pantsuits, see-through apparel, safari clothes, leather looks, the Pop Art collection, and many more.Noted paper doll artist Tom Tierney captures the highlights of the distinguished designer's career in this well-researched and scrupulously rendered paper doll collection. Three dolls, including a figure of the designer and two models, are accompanied by 28 different costumes –among them a Mondrian-inspired dress. a satin-trimmed tuxedo (the first of St. Laurent's "le smoking" evening ensembles), a day dress in the "trapeze" style, an Algerian-inspired outfit from the Rive Gauche collection, an astonishing wedding dress, humorously described as a "cocoon" of knitted wool, an evening dress incorporating a body sculpture of galvanized copper, and other formidable creatures.An informative introduction and detailed descriptive notes accompany this lavish display of clothing in a brilliant tribute that will delight students of costume design, fashion historians, and paper doll fans of all ages.

This dazzling paper doll collection pays tribute to 16 lovely ladies of song whose intimate and distinctive vocal deliveries rang with stylish sophistication. From memorable roles in Broadway musicals and show-stopping numbers at the Folies Bergère to brilliant performances in movies and on radio and TV, these celebrated performers are represented by 16 dolls modeling 32 costumes. Included are images of Nora Bayes, Jane Froman, Ruth Etting, Mabel Mercer, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf, Patti Page, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan, Josephine Baker, Frances Langford, Jo Stafford, Rosemary Clooney, Ella Fitzgerald, and Anita O'Day.Accompanied by wardrobes of satiny sheaths, elegant cocktail dresses, and billowing full-length gowns, the accurately rendered figures of the famed vocalists will delight music lovers, collectors, and paper doll fans of all ages.

Let's dance! This show-stopping collection is filled with stars from 15 popular dance films, from classics such as The Red Shoes and The King and I to Moulin Rouge and more recent films. Among the featured couples are John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in Grease and Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing, along with Jennifer Beals of Flashdance, dancers from A Chorus Line, and other well-known performers, including Mikhail Baryshnikov, Jennifer Lopez, and Antonio Banderas.

"Live out the action with incredibly detailed cutouts." — Parade "The outfits in this collection include a hunky Harry in the swimming trunks he sported while in Jamaica with Meghan, and his bride-to-be in the jeans and white 'husband' shirt she wore to the Invictus Games in Toronto. As for her wedding dress? Stay tuned." — USA Today "Capture the couple's love in advance of royal wedding. These paper dolls can provide much imaginative fun." — The Chicago Tribune The world was watching when Prince Harry of Wales and Meghan Markle wed in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle — and you can celebrate the events leading up to the big day with this fabulous paper doll collectible. Dress the royal couple in the outfits they wore to their engagement announcement or choose from Harry's Invictus Games T-shirt, Meghan's ensemble for her first official duty, and more. Includes two dolls and 14 costumes. "Will keep you busy until the royal wedding." — Popsugar "Would you like to play dress up with animated versions of Meghan and Harry? Of course you would, and with this paper doll set, you can." — Bustle

Founding Father and hero of an award-winning Broadway musical, Alexander Hamilton is enjoying a tremendous surge in popularity. This collection features complete outfits for three paper dolls of the statesman at different stages of his life, plus dolls and costumes for some of his famous contemporaries, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, King George III, James Madison, John Adams, and Aaron Burr, as well as for his wife, Elizabeth, plus Maria Reynolds and Angelica Schuyler.