HISTORY OF COSTUME SERIES
This series of dolls in authentic English period costume was the starting point of my business and was only in later years overtaken by the dolls house dolls featured in previous pages. Like their smaller cousins, they are completely original pieces of work, made from cotton stockinette over a wire frame, with moulded heads and hand painted features.
The scale of these dolls is approximately one eighth. Not counting the bases, the children stand about 6 inches (15cm) high, the ladies about 8 inches (20 cm) and the gentlemen about 9 inches (23cm). Including bases, hats and hair-do's they can be a maximum of 10 1/2 inches (27cm) high. Each doll bears a fabric label, dated with its year of making.
As you will see, the whole collection built up into a fair summary of the history of English costume and can be a useful source of reference for teachers and students. It is important to note, however, that the dolls in this range represent only the wealthy and leisured classes, as they were the trend setters of their day.
I have now retired this series of dolls and have only the couple from 1982 ( See Twentieth Century page) remaining in stock at the bargain price of just £10 each, plus £8 per order for postage within UK.
Please note that these dolls are not suitable for children and are an adult collector's item only.
Below is a copy of the Care Notes that I enclose with every doll sold. It may help to answer questions about their use.
Thank you
for choosing a
Teresa Thompson Costume Cavalcade doll for your collection.I hope it will give you many years of pleasure. Here are a few points that may help:-
1. Most importantly remember that this is a collector
’s item, not a toy and should not be given to children under 14 years of age.2. The figure is fixed to the wooden base
(where provided) and should not be removed.3. Although the doll is wired it is not intended to be posed. Any wire will eventually break if repeatedly bent back and forth in the same place.
4. The entire doll is made from fabric but is not washable. It should be protected from sunlight, dust and damp.
5. Costumes are fixed in place and are not removable.
6. This is not the correct size for a dolls house. A full range of dolls in one twelfth scale is available for that purpose. See my website or ask if you would like to receive a list.
7. If you have any problems, do not hesitate to contact me.
Finally, if you are dissatisfied with a doll for any reason you may return it to me within 14 days for refund or replacement.