GEORGIANS

Note - not dollshouse size

If I could pick only one period for my own collection, it would be this one. Perhaps it's because the fashions were so impractical and over-the-top, or perhaps it's because this is Cinderella time.

1720 in the reign of George I

The Lady wears a sack-back gown that hangs in double box pleats from a high yoke. She must have enjoyed letting out her stays beneath as no-one could tell. Her skirts are supported by a dome shaped hooped petticoat.   £55

The Gentleman's suit is slightly less stiff and formal than before, but very elegant and his wig has now been powdered.    £70

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1770 in the reign of George III

This Lady is one of a series I used to make for the shop at the Museum of Costume in Bath and is based on a gorgeous sack backed gown in their collection.

I shall make only a few more until the fabric is used up.

£70

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This couple from the 1770's was made specially to celebrate the 25th Anniversary exhibition of the British Doll Artists Association. I now have them back, so they are available for sale, and will probably remain one of a kind, unless my customers start to fight over them!

They are priced at £120 for the pair. Perfect for a silver celebration present.

1775 in the reign of George III

The Lady's hoops have flattened at front and back, but extended enormously at the sides. Her skirts are open at front to show a petticoat that matches, the edges lavishly decorated with 'robings'. Her hair is piled high and powdered.   £70

The Gentleman's coat is now narrower and his waistcoat shorter, but both still skillfully embroidered. His hair is dressed in a 'bag wig' with black bow.   £70

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1780 in the reign of George III

The Lady wears a 'Polonaise' dress, with the back skirts caught up like an Austrian blind. The hoops have gone though and are replaced by a 'bum roll'. Her hair is piled even higher than before so that her hat has to be tied on the front of it.   £70

The Macaroni Gentleman has just returned from the Grand Tour of Europe and is identified as a member of the Macaroni Club by his brightly coloured suit which appears to be a size too small, his oversized shoe buckles and his towering wig topped by a silly little tricorne hat. Isn't he a scream?   £70

1790 in the reign of George III

The Lady in Walking Dress has lost most of her trimmings and her hair is dressed wide rather than high, topped by a big hat in the style of the 'Gainsborough Lady'.    £55

The Gentleman has now given up his silks and satins for good, apart from the occasional fancy waistcoat.   £55

The Girl wears the first ever costume devised specifically for children, who had previously been dressed as miniature adults, complete with corsets, hoops etc.   £40

These three are also available in dolls house size - see Charlotte, Laura & Jeremy

1815 during The Regency

The Lady in Day Dress has a skimpy little muslin dress and pretty decorated bonnet. She wears drawers underneath for the first time to compensate for the reduction in petticoats.    £40

The Gentleman wears a cut-away tailcoat and short waistcoat so as to show off his new tight fitting trousers. His collars are so high that he can barely move his head.   £70 (Also available in dolls house size - see Robert)

The Boy wears a 'skeleton suit' - the first proper outfit for small boys, which remained in use well into the Victorian period.   £40 (Also available in dolls house size - see Christopher)

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