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Tom Tierney

    Tom Tierney was an artist and illustrator celebrated for his meticulously drawn and historically informed paper doll books. He aimed to contribute to the visual literature of costume history, making his creations appealing to adults as well as children. His detailed artwork and coloring brought depth and authenticity to his work, earning recognition from figures like Pope John Paul II.

    Thomas Jefferson and His Family Paper Dolls in Full Color
    Fashions of First Ladies Paper Dolls
    American Family of the Civil War Era Paper Dolls in Full Color
    Hollywood Movie Star Paper Dolls
    Marilyn Monroe Paper Dolls
    Newport Fashions of the Gilded Age Paper Dolls
    • During the extravagant era of the Gilded Age, Newport, Rhode Island, served as a summer retreat for America's social aristocracy. Here the "Four Hundred" of high society built palaces on magnificent estates and entertained each other. Tom Tierney recreates this breathtaking world in a volume featuring two dolls and a wardrobe of 30 costumes once worn by the Vanderbilts, Astors, Belmonts, and other members of the social elite.Worn during the height of Newport's social seasons during the 1870s through the early 1900s, the stunning creations range from velvet afternoon dresses and elaborate outfits for costume balls, to fashionable dinner attire and satin evening gowns.

      Newport Fashions of the Gilded Age Paper Dolls
      4.6
    • Marilyn Monroe Paper Dolls

      • 20 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Incredibly lifelike paper doll with 31 accurate costumes from 24 films. Full-color designs on heavy stock, ready to be cut, recall Marilyn in The Asphalt Jungle, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and other red-hot roles.

      Marilyn Monroe Paper Dolls
      4.5
    • Hollywood Movie Star Paper Dolls

      24 Great Actresses with Costumes from Their Films

      • 120 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      A star-studded cast of 24 film legends from the '40s to the '60s includes Rita Hayworth, Audrey Hepburn, Barbra Streisand, Julie Andrews, Natalie Wood, and many other silver screen luminaries, plus 96 perfectly accurate costumes from their best movies. Captions identify the film and year of each outfit plus brief bios are included for each actress.

      Hollywood Movie Star Paper Dolls
      4.8
    • Travel back in time to the turbulent era of the American Civil War! This unique paper doll collection features 9 dolls, depicting three generations of a family. Their wardrobe of 36 authentic costumes offers realistic views of how people worked and played during the Civil War era. Extensive notes on apparel, fabrics, accessories, hairstyles, and other fashion elements provide fascinating period details.

      American Family of the Civil War Era Paper Dolls in Full Color
      4.5
    • Fashions of First Ladies Paper Dolls

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Eleven dolls modeling 32 costumes celebrate a half century of lovely First Ladies. Shimmering inaugural gowns, classic day wear, and casual outfits for everyone, including Mamie Eisenhower, Jackie Kennedy, Ladybird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama.

      Fashions of First Ladies Paper Dolls
      4.6
    • Four lovely brides model 28 elegant costumes from around the world. Bridal wardrobes include a Celtic robe from the medieval period, a Chinese tunic of red silk, a Philippine wedding gown, and ensembles from Holland, Zimbabwe, Korea, Mexico, Denmark, Greece, Russia, and eighteen other countries. Notes describe wedding apparel and provide information on traditional wedding ceremonies.

      Brides from Around the World. Paper Dolls
      4.3
    • McCain Paper Dolls

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      He's a courageous war hero whose sense of honor and integrity may earn him the top seat in the White House. But whether or not he wins the election, John McCain has waged a noble battle on the campaign trail. This commemorative set of paper dolls, beautifully designed by artist Tom Tierney, features the Arizona senator and his wife, Cindy, plus 16 pages of casual and formal outfits they wore during his historic campaign. This colorful commemorative limited edition includes a brief biography, descriptive notes, and a bonus "Election Night Scorecard." It is the fashionably fun way to show your support for the McCain campaign!

      McCain Paper Dolls
      4.4
    • Greta Garbo Paper Dolls in Full Color

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Noted fashion illustrator recaptures one of the greatest cult figures of Hollywood history in 3 lifelike dolls and 33 costumes from 27 films: Anna Christie, Mata Hari, Grand Hotel, Queen Christina, Anna Karenina, Camille, Ninotchka, 20 others. Costumes by Adrian, Andre-Ani, Gilbert Clark, Max Ree. Biography.

      Greta Garbo Paper Dolls in Full Color
      4.3
    • Detailed authentic depictions of 10 great stars, Bert Williams to Louis Armstrong, in celebrated roles, concert performances. Hattie McDaniel, Paul Robeson, Billie Holiday, Bill Robinson, more. Biographies.

      Great Black Entertainers. Paper Dolls in Full Color
      4.0