Victorian Doll Secrets by Mildred Seeley Start Price AUD 495.00 Current Price AUD 495.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, December 02, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 09, 2008 Location HEALESVILLE, Victoria See more about 'Victorian Doll Secrets by Mildred Seeley' Description Chock full of color photographs from her collection, Mildred Seeley's "Victorian Doll Secrets" uncovers the well-hidden "Secrets of the wonderful French and German dolls from  the nineteenth century. The renowned doll collector invites you to join her in a study of original doll costumes with an emphasis on the underclothing. Discover all the fine seams, tiny stitches and elaborate hand work often-times hidden by period costumes. Also included are the step-by-step methods of cleaning, mending and general preservation of underclothing, as well as a study in white fabrics used in the 1800's. Patterns and projects are included for a child's stay, one-piece teddy and more. The exposure of "Victorian Secrets" will prove helpful in recostuming old dolls and aiding reproduction doll makers in deciding what goes where, how it should look and what materials to use. Mildred Seeley created and collected dolls for nearly 40 years. She also held a Masters degree in Art education, Mildred was considered a noted authority on doll making, antique doll appraising and doll photography. She wrote numerous books on creating and collecting dolls as well as founding the well known Doll Artisan Guild. With the exception of one, all the dolls featured in this book belonged to the Seeley Collection.I will pay postage world wideI will consider reasonable offer. Place a Bid!