Meet Gloria and Alice, two debutantes poised for their introduction to high society. Spanning the years from 1840 through 1900, this collection of fashions from the beau monde features 16 opulent gowns for "coming out" parties. The exquisite assortment of accurately rendered costumes includes crinolines, corsets, bustles, and other accessories.
Author Biography
One of the leading authorities on fashion history, Tom Tierney created over 150 paper doll books for Dover Publications. With subjects ranging from U.S. Presidents to popular movie stars, Mr. Tierney's books are famous for being carefully researched and meticulously rendered. His releases are prized by fashion professionals, collectors, and paper doll lovers all over the world.
