History Tidbit:
In the early Victorian period women in both Europe and the Americas wore a tightly fitted corset over a short sleeve chemise and long drawers called pantalettes. Because the ideal woman was expected to be soft spoken and exude an air of delicate beauty, the early Victorian corset was designed to squeeze the waist into the smallest, "most delicate" diameter possible. This made it very difficult for a young woman to breath under excitable circumstances. Fainting became a common side effect, further establishing the Victorian woman as a "frail creature".

BASIC DRESSED RESIN DOLL
Limited Edition: 100 per hair color
Anticipated delivery: Winter 2008

Our historical 1855 dolls are designed to celebrate the oppulance of the Victorian period. These dolls are fully articulated at the knees, hips, waist, shoulders, elbows, wrists and neck. They come with inset eyes (which collectors can change if they wish) and a wig with additional hair attachments. Costume includes a short chemese, Lace up corset, Ankle legnth pantalettes, socks, boots and a hoop petticoat. Also includes a doll stand, history card and certificate.

This resin doll will replace the vinyl dolls previously offered. Collectors who pre-ordered the vinyl dolls will be contacted soon regarding price and delivery.

Costumes and dolls designed by Christina Bougas

Costume Size: Petite Sized to fit 15 1/2" Clea Bella. Corset laces up and can be easily adjusted to fit other 15 1/2" dolls.

1855 CLEA BELLA:
Black Hair
Price: $198.00

COSTUME ONLY
Limited Edition: 150
IN STOCK NOW

The play opens in a London parlor Christmas Eve. With the stoke of midnight looming, Meg desperately plots with her cousin Elizabeth to invent a foreign suitor worthy of her father’s approval. They forge love letters and present them to her father. He is skeptical but loves his daughter too much to declare his doubts. He gives her new beau until the end of summer to present himself or he will betroth her to the stuffy but wealthy barrister Fields.

Costume designed by Judith Frank & Christina Bougas and based on a compilation of historical references.

Fitting: Sized to fit Clea Bella and other petite dolls. Costume is adjustable for medium sized dolls.

Costume Available in Blue:
• Flounced Skirt
• Fitted Bodice
• Crinoline
• Drawers
• Socks
• Historical Boots
• Bonnet
• Miniature folder of Christmas Carols
• Certificat / Story Card
• History Card

Christmas Carol Costume - RED
Sorry, sold out

Dressed Doll in Blue Costume
Item # XmasCarol-Doll
Limted Edition: 50 / $109.99

ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING DEALERS:

M&M TreasureNet - 800-205-8739
Dollmarket - 800-432-3655
Cheryl's Dolls & Collectibles - 813 626 6817
B.G.'s Doll House - 877-656-4446

Fully articulated, wigged Vinyl Dressed doll.

xxxClea returns home to a wonderful surprise. Her good friend Dee Dee is flying in for the weekend. Clea meets her at the L.A.X. airport baggage claim. It’s instant giggles and hugs. As the two swap details of their latest adventures Clea can tell that Dee Dee is keeping a secret. Dee Dee grins, enjoying the game, when she suddenly realizes that an hour has past and her luggage hasn’t arrived yet.
xxx“Oh my God, they lost it!“ Dee Dee exclaims.
xxx“Lost what?” Clea asks, but Dee Dee won’t tell.
xxxAfter being transferred from one manager to the next, Dee Dee gets the bad news: her luggage never left Seattle. Clea grabs her arm and exclaims “Road Trip!”
xxxThey take three lazy days driving up the coast, shopping for what they need as they go. At last, the girls make it to Seattle and Clea opens Dee Dee’s big lavender box right there at the airport. It’s Dee Dee’s latest costume design: an early Victorian hoop dress and a script titled Summer in Kent.
xxxClea screams. “You got your play produced!”
xxxDee Dee casually nods her head then tells Clea the best part of the news: “It’s debuting in London!”

Photo shows original prototype using Daisy Kindom® fabric for outer skirt. Final production fabric will be designed by Christina "Bogie" Bougas. It will be similiar in color and style. Flower and border design will differ.

Lazy Lilac - Dressed Doll - $228.99
PRE-ORDER PRICE= $178
We are only making enough dolls to fill pre-orders order plus a few extras. The pre-order price is good from now until the first day of delivery. After delivery the price goes back to it's full price. So get your orders in NOW.
Limted Edition: Maximum 30
tem #LAZY-D / $178.00