Historical Research Books About The Beautiful Jumeau and Automata The Jumeau Book By François Theimer and Florence Theriault. A remarkable book about the most pivotal firm in doll history. The rise and fall of the French Jumeau family through six decades of the 19th century is a fascinating read for even the nondoll collector. For the first time, well researched technical chapters clearly mark the evolution of various models of the firm. Beautifully detailed color photographs teach the reader how to identify each. Also included are chronologies, early catalogs and advertising, and section on original costumes. This is the one book for everyone who collects and loves the Jumeau doll. Hardbound. 425 pages. 8 ½” x 11”. BT-134. $75.
Beautiful Jumeau By Florence Theriault. More than 100 beautiful Jumeau dolls in full color are featured in this exquisite art-quality book. Face and body photographs and descriptions of bébés, fashion dolls, and characters are included. Completing this treasure trove of Jumeau dolls are over 100 Jumeau doll costumes and related items from couturier works by Ernstine Jumeau. Labeled department store costumes of the 1890 era; shoes, socks, and bonnets; advertising booklets, and vintage photographs. A fabulous book that includes some previously undocumented models. Hardbound. 110 pages. 10 ½” x 10 ½”. BT-173. $49.
From The Golden Age Of Automata: The Private Collection of Christian Bailly By Florence Theriault. An extraordinary new book features 150 exceptional automata from the private collection of the noted Parisian connoisseur Christian Bailley. Numerous color photographs and perspectives are offered of each work. Includes price key. Hardbound. 150 pages. 9” x 12”. BT-224. $59.
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