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THE PAPER DOLL'S HOUSE OF MISS SARAH ELIZABETH BIRDSALL OTIS, AGED TWELVE (HC)W9
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“Includes the punch out dolls and clothing in the pcket in the back of the book. The topof the books' ”... Read moreabout condition
Very good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Located in: Oakville, Connecticut, United States
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller notes
- ISBN
- 9780500650417
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
ISBN-10
0500650411
ISBN-13
9780500650417
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201601992
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
Art, Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies, Mixed Media, Dollhouses
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Length
11.3 In.
Item Height
0.8 In.
Item Width
9.2 In.
Item Weight
31.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2014-932761
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Third Grade
Book Title
Paper Doll's House of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Birdsall Otis Aged 12
Dewey Decimal
702.812092
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Synopsis
An extraordinary paper doll's house enhanced here by evocative photographs of Miss Otis's late 19th-century life, which will delight lovers of art and interior design as well as children In 1884, a remarkable twelve-year-old girl made a paper doll's house. While these were fashionable enough at the time, they were usually drawn and painted. Miss Sarah Elizabeth Birdsall Otis, however, chose the medium of collage: scraps of wallpaper, gilded trim, colored-in cut-outs of furniture, and engravings from mail-order catalogs, all glued down unselfconsciously in book form with no regard for scale or realism. What makes the album so special is its creator's stunning, innate artistry. She also populated her house with paper dolls, their delightful cut-out costumes preserved in envelopes marked with the names of the characters and their accessories stored in paper squares marked "Hats and Bonnets" or "Umbrellas and Parasols." Eric Boman's photographs capture Miss Otis's vivid fantasy world in all its quirky splendor. Exploring the household, from the conservatory, parlor, and library to the dining room and bedrooms, the images portray a domain of astonishing color and aesthetic daring. Context is provided by period photographs depicting the era of Miss Otis's privileged Long Island life. The twelve-year-old girl grew up to become a formidable personality, a playwright, and a president of the Girl Scouts. Here, her youthful creativity is celebrated in a format guaranteed to appeal to adults and children alike., An extraordinary paper doll's house enhanced here by evocative photographs of Miss Otis's late 19th-century life, which will delight lovers of art and interior design as well as children, In 1884, a remarkable twelve-year-old girl made a paper doll's house. While these were fashionable enough at the time, they were usually drawn and painted. Miss Sarah Elizabeth Birdsall Otis, however, chose the medium of collage: scraps of wallpaper, gilded trim, colored-in cut-outs of furniture, and engravings from mail-order catalogs, all glued down unselfconsciously in book form with no regard for scale or realism. What makes the album so special is its creator's stunning, innate artistry. She also populated her house with paper dolls, their delightful cut-out costumes preserved in envelopes marked with the names of the characters and their accessories stored in paper squares marked "Hats and Bonnets" or "Umbrellas and Parasols." Eric Boman's photographs capture Miss Otis's vivid fantasy world in all its quirky splendor. Exploring the household, from the conservatory, parlor, and library to the dining room and bedrooms, the images portray a domain of astonishing color and aesthetic daring. Context is provided by period photographs depicting the era of Miss Otis's privileged Long Island life. The twelve-year-old girl grew up to become a formidable personality, a playwright, and a president of the Girl Scouts. Here, her youthful creativity is celebrated in a format guaranteed to appeal to adults and children alike.
Publication Year
2014
Reviews
Anyone who cherishes their paper doll days will love the meticulous conservatory, the pastel dressing room, the two nurseries, the sitting rooms...As young children thumb through the pages, they can engage in open-ended play and do so while learning all about what life looked like in the 1800s., More than just a fantasy house with fantasy inhabitants....This adorable collector's item has more than the usual figure drawings and paintings one might find in a typical paper doll book., Nothing short of remarkable. All of [Sarah Elizabeth Birdsall Otis's] paper creations have been well preserved and beautifully photographed by the author., Take a vibrant tour of a remarkable doll's house made in 1884 by the titular preteen aesthete. Marvel at the joyful detail of the furniture, clothes, and accoutrements, all crisply preserved in Boman's photos., A lovely example of art, color and imagination. . . . A great book for the young reader and/or adult[s]., If Mrs. Edey had followed the path suggested by her dream home, she might have become an interior designer whose style was elegant, playful and scaled for drama., Eric Boman has created a winning small world....Otis's dollhouse...has a great deal of charm, which is captured in photos that show that its creator had a strong sense of color and chose pieces and shapes that were often not to scale, creating amusingly askew proportions.
Format
Hardcover
Dewey Edition
23
LC Classification Number
TT910
Number of Pages
80 pages
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- a***5 (3)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat experience purchasing from them. The item arrived so well packed and secured that it took me around 5+ minutes just to open fully. Condition was as advertised (photos were accurate), price was exceptional, and the item was delivered ahead of schedule. I hope to be able to buy from them again!TESTAMENT: THE LIFE AND ART OF FRANK FRAZETTA (2008 Softcover){G4} (#256532914665)
- d***d (88)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItems came exactly as described. All of the Blu rays and steelbook look fantastic. I am very happy with the quality of the product. The value I got, for the condition of the items is fantastic. I was able to make use of a “buy 8, get 50%” deal, which made the value quite incredible actually. Items were packaged professionally and shipped with care. All items were individually bubble wrapped and shipped in a box. Shipping was fast via USPS with tracking. I would do business with the seller againKiller's Kiss (Ultra HD, 1955 / 2022 B&WI includes Slipcover [U2] (#267165610876)
- i***t (152)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseNicely priced book in brand new, excellent condition, as described, that arrived very well packaged. All of that plus the lightening fast, same day shipping made this an overall perfect transaction in all ways! Thank you to a fantastic seller!TDY by Douglas Valentine (2020 Trade Paperback){W3} (#256507748364)
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- 26 Jan, 2021
Well written, beautifully fashioned.
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- a***5 (3)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat experience purchasing from them. The item arrived so well packed and secured that it took me around 5+ minutes just to open fully. Condition was as advertised (photos were accurate), price was exceptional, and the item was delivered ahead of schedule. I hope to be able to buy from them again!TESTAMENT: THE LIFE AND ART OF FRANK FRAZETTA (2008 Softcover){G4} (#256532914665)
- d***d (88)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItems came exactly as described. All of the Blu rays and steelbook look fantastic. I am very happy with the quality of the product. The value I got, for the condition of the items is fantastic. I was able to make use of a “buy 8, get 50%” deal, which made the value quite incredible actually. Items were packaged professionally and shipped with care. All items were individually bubble wrapped and shipped in a box. Shipping was fast via USPS with tracking. I would do business with the seller againKiller's Kiss (Ultra HD, 1955 / 2022 B&WI includes Slipcover [U2] (#267165610876)
- i***t (152)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseNicely priced book in brand new, excellent condition, as described, that arrived very well packaged. All of that plus the lightening fast, same day shipping made this an overall perfect transaction in all ways! Thank you to a fantastic seller!TDY by Douglas Valentine (2020 Trade Paperback){W3} (#256507748364)