The Care of Favorite Dolls : Antique Bisque Conservation
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
The definitive book on what collectors need to know about the care of the bisque dolls of French and German origin. Beginning with identification and the features of both the antique and reproductions of the antique bisque dolls, Caruso discusses doll repair, eye repair, wig care, making cloth bodies, doll costuming and accessories. The author takes a realistic approach to doll repair-that which allows dolls to be restored to realistic standards but which does no harm to the doll. Clear step-by-step instructions for stringing dolls, setting eyes, styling wigs and much more, this book should be in the library of every collector who owns a bisque doll. 150 color plus 150 black/white photos. 176 pages.
From the Back Cover
This reference book will be invaluable to anyone who owns bisque dolls. The information about handling dolls, and how to style wigs applies to modern dolls as well as antiques. Step-by-step directions, including photographs, on how to restring a ball jointed composition body, how to set eyes and make eye repairs, how to replace broken fingers, how to mend leather bodies, and how to cover damaged bodies, and much more, are easy to follow. The author believes that doing what is in the doll's best interest is most important: to never make irreversible or incorrect repairs.
The Care of Favorite Dolls : Antique Bisque Conservation
The Care of Favorite Dolls : Antique Bisque Conservation,Mary Caruso,Hobby House Press,0875885454,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques / Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,Bisque dolls,Care & Restoration,Dolls,Handbooks, manuals, etc,Pottery & Ceramics,Repairing
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