Pictorial history of famous French doll (with 60 photos) plus 32 pages in full color of 19th-century dolls in original fashions.

"Feminists have argued that the Barbie doll perpetuates unrealistic standards of feminine beauty and undermines the credibility of women. Yet, for every mother

Examines a variety of dolls throughout the world, discussing how they have been used at different times and how they reflect the cultures that created them.