Collect and Make Milettes Small French Dolls under 12” / Rare Illustrated Book

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MILETTES – Small French Dolls to Collect and Make
by Mildred and Colleen Seeley, Scott Publications, MI, 1993.
Profusely illustrated in color and black-and-white, this early out-of-print book discusses collecting and reproducing small French Milette dolls – typically dolls under 12”.  “Learn the secrets to reproducing beautiful French dolls under 12” by renowned antique doll collector, dollmaking instructor and author Mildred Seeley.  Perfect for the experienced or beginning dollmaker,
Milettes
explores everything you need to know to create six wonderful small-size antique reproductions.  You will learn how to reproduce six Milettes, including the A.T. Silver, the E.J. Dollin and the Jumeau Lacie.  Detailed information for dollmakers includes:  general dollmaking instructions, buying doll molds, firing your kiln, equipment and supplies, timesaving methods, helpful problem solving, wigs, hairstyles and pates, costuming and patterns.  Close-up color photographs of the antique Milettes help you paint your reproduction dolls accurately, and full-body shots provide costuming ideas.”
8.6” x 11.7” softback in very good condition.  82 pages.
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