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Bleuette: The Doll and Her Wardrobe

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Barbara Hilliker's depth of knowledge on the subject and all the research she has done, as well as compiling the knowledge from so many others, is very impressive. Her history background really comes out in this effort. Although just a book showing the dolls and their outfits would have been great, learning about the history behind Bleuette's times makes the experience so much more rounded. I feel like I learned so much about the doll in one day.
The format of the book is wonderful as well; beautiful pictures, wonderful graphics. The copies of original "Le Semaine de Suzette" jump right off the page at you, as if you were holding the original article.

This book will be invaluable to those interested in Bleuette. It contains well researched information on the doll's history and gorgeous photographs. The patterns includes are easy to follow as well. I love it.

I purchased the combination of this book and another, thinking I was going to receive an extensive collection of Bleuette patterns. Instead, I got coffee table books with only a few patterns drafted by the author, rather than the original patterns. I found the advertising text misleading, and would not have ordered them had I known I was not going to get real Bleuette patterns.

Mrs. Hilliker is an authority on the French doll Bleuette. The pictures are amazing. They are a partial visual history of the beautiful fashions Bleuette wore. Mrs. Hilliker even includes some of the patterns so a Bleuette lover can sew clothes for her doll. The patterns are actual size. The instructions and illustrations are very clear and easy to follow. This book is simply a must for anyone that loves Bleuette.

Mrs. Hilliker's book is chock full of the most gorgeous photos of Bleuette in her many lucious ensembles. A must for collectors of dolls in genenral and Beleuettes in particular. Information is accurate and entertaining. Patterns enclosed are easy to follow and just beg to be realised.

I love this book and if you love Bleuette, you will read this book cover to cover. Barbara Hilliker is one of the experts we collectors rely on to tell us more about the lovely French doll produced from 1905-1960. The doll was produced as a give-away to sell a weekly periodical to young French girls. Each issue of the paper contained patterns to dress the doll. These patterns are what make the doll so popular. There were over 1300 patterns published, and this author has been influential in getting some of these patterns to the public.

Being a doll collector and reproduction doll artist for over 30 years I have a very extensive doll library as well as doll collection. This book is an excellent reference source for anyone like myself who wants to learn about the history of Bleuette, how to paint her features authentically as well as study her extensive wardrobe. There are many wonderful color photographs, especially helpful for close-ups of Bleuette's facial features and patterns to make her a very lovely authentic wardrobe.
This book is even wonderful as a gift for people who love dolls who may just love beautiful books to decorate their home with, a coffee tablebook.
I love this book and thank the author for sharing her knowledge with fellow collectors and Bleuette fans around the world.

If you can only afford one book on that very collectible fashion doll "Bleuette", this is a wonderful choice. A large hardcover, the pictures and history are wonderful and cover it all. There are also original Gautier-Languereau patterns included, so you can sew for Bleuette yourself.
The overall quality of the book itself is well worth the price. I'm very happy I purchased Bleuette: The Doll and Her Wardrobe by Barbara Hilliker.

I agree with the previous commentator that this book is basically a coffee table book about Bleuette ,her history, and her family.

So, if you need a book about Bleuette's clothing patterns, then this book is probably not for you.
There are other books out there that are specific to Bleuette clothing patterns....but not this one.

The photos in this book are absolutely amazing though...that is for sure!

Please note that this book is not just a picture book. This book does indeed contain lots of information about the history of Bleuette. Also, the photos are mesmerizing (most photos being very large and in full color).

I believe that if you are a Bleuette collector, then it's good to have a nice book about the doll's history. If so, then this book will serve that purpose nicely.

For anyone who loves this delightful French doll this book is a must! Wonderful colorful photos, lovely clothing patterns and great history of the doll is provided.