French Dolls in Folklore Costume, 1835-1917 whiskey Little does the cat realize

Little does the cat realize the butterfly is just luring it into a false sense of security

A collection of German porcelain tea sets - perfectly sized for a child's tea party or to display with your antique dolls

down his lowered belly

as well as rare portrait poupees by Pierre-Francois Jumeau

Along with a classic sailor cap to match

French Dolls in Folklore Costume, 1835-1917 whiskey Little does the cat realizeBy Florence Theriault. If you believe that ''costume is language'' then these dolls speak volumes. And so eloquently, too. A collection of nearly 100 dolls, each wearing their original costume from various regions of France, is presented along with detailed photographs showing the numerous elements of each costume. Original engravings, postcards, and historical material document the dolls. Hardbound, 180 pages. 10" x 10". BT 185