This is the first book on Betsy McCall will identify, date and value Betsy McCall dolls. Through the 556 color photographs you will enjoy and learn the vintage examples such as the 14-inch dolls by Ideal; the 8-inch, 14-inch and 20-inch dolls by American Character; the 11 -inch dolls by Uneeda, and child-size Betsy, Linda and Sandy McCall; to the complete current line of Betsy dolls by Robert Tonner. Also included are the dolls by Tomy, Rothschild, Horsman, Laramie, and more. The characteristics of the dolls are discussed and hundreds of Betsy's outfits and accessories are identified, including the one-of-a-kind and limited edition clothing. Betsy McCall patterns fill a chapter! Articles and references to the Betsy McCall dolls will aid researchers, too.
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"Packed with information and photographs of this charming doll..." -- Galatea Magazine, Autumn 2000. "This book will guide you through the Betsy maze with love and commonsense..." -- Doll Magazine, May 2001.
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The definitive book on Betsy McCall(r) has been written with great enthusiasm by a long-time collector and expert, Marci Van Ausdall. Hundreds of dolls and outfits are pictured and identified. This book covers the entire range of collectibles from Betsy's first introduction as a paper doll in the pages of McCall's magazine in 1951 to the most recent three-dimensional doll version designed by Robert Tonner. In addition, Betsy McCall(r) accessories, furniture, games, patterns and much more are included.
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A must have for Betsy Collectors, Modern and Vintage,
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As a primarily modern Betsy collector, I was thrilled at the vast amount of information on the Tonner Betsy dolls, and loved seeing the vintage outfits and dolls pictured in the book. Marci has really done her homework, this is one fabulous book!
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Quintessential Besy McCall Book!,
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Originally, I bought this just for the memories! Having grown up with Tiny Betsy, it was so much fun to see (and recognize) my dolls and clothing. When I finally decided to sell my vintage Betsy things, it was a wonderful tool to date items, to find out item names and to see what pieces came in a set. I would highly recommend this book for any serious Betsy Collector or someone who just grew up with a Betsy.
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