Baby Dolls - Doll Makers Workbook - Composition Swivel Heads Eyes / Scarce Book

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THE DOLLMAKERS WORKBOOK – BABY DOLLS – Volume II
by Mildred Seeley, privately published, 1978.
Drawing on pictured examples of famous makers of antique dolls, this author highlights the characteristics of these famous dolls and provides the readers with suggestions on how to recreate those notable features.  Superb full-page color photographs of antique dolls, black-and-white photographs showing step-by-step procedures, including information on tools and supplies.  This book covers by chapter:  Swivel Head Baby Dolls, Swivel Heads on Composition Bodies, Composition Baby Bodies, Painting (Face, Hair, Eyes), Teeth, Setting Glass or Porcelain Eyes, Porcelain Eyes from Molds, Eye Lashes, Baby Wigs, and Dressing the Baby Doll.   The profuse photographs and in-depth instructions make this book an invaluable reference for both the novice and advanced doll maker.
8.5” x 11” softback in very good condition (previous owner's name penned on title page).  65 pages.
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