"Antique dolls have always held great fascination and appeal; today they are among the most popular of all collectible items and are eagerly sought after and collected in numerous countries of the world. Of the enormous variety produced over the centuries, the exquisite fashion dolls, produced in the latter half of the 19th century, exude a particularly irresistible charm... This book concentrates on the "golden age" of the fashion doll and provides unparalleled coverage of the subject." (front flap)