Paper dolls: fragile figures, enduring symbols

"Paper dolls might seem the height of simplicity. But through the centuries paper figures have reflected religious and political beliefs, notions of womanhood, motherhood and family, the dictates of fashion, approaches to education, individual self-image and self-esteem, and ideas about death....

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Main Authors: Adams, Katherine H. 1954- (Author), Keene, Michael L. 1947- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina McFarland & Company [2017]
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"Paper dolls might seem the height of simplicity. But through the centuries paper figures have reflected religious and political beliefs, notions of womanhood, motherhood and family, the dictates of fashion, approaches to education, individual self-image and self-esteem, and ideas about death. This book examines paper dolls and their symbolism"...
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-213) and index
Physical Description:viii, 217 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9781476669687

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