books by Helen Shannon

books by Helen Shannon

books:

Helen Shannon

Victorian Fashions 1880-1890, Vol. I

Hazel Ulseth, Helen Shannon, ...

Hobby House Press, 1988

A wonderful resource
Although more than half the illustrations are of little girl's or teenage girl's clothing, there are plenty of women's illustrations too. The small number of color reproductions are lovely and very useful as many costumers forget that analine dyes were new, bright, ...

Antique Children's Fashions, 1880-1900: A Handbook for Doll Costumers
Hazel Ulseth, Helen Shannon

Hobby House Press, 1986

A reference manual that will aid the doll dresser in making authentic period costumes for French Bebes and German bisques of the late 19th century. Featured is a fullsize pull-out pattern for a 20-1/2" (52cm) doll from The Delineator, December 1894, plus detailed instructions on patterns. Extensive glossary. 20 color and 112 b/w photos as well as ...

Costume Cameos 2 (No. 2)
Hazel Ulseth, Helen Shannon

Hobby House Press, 2000

Full of authentic pattern projects. Beautiful dress plus accessories from The Delineator 1886. 17 patterns and instructions for a Victorian bonnet, doll's teddy bear, paper dolls, and how to make a bow.

Victorian Fashions 1890-1905, Vol.II

Hazel Ulseth, Helen Shannon

Hobby House Press, 1989

A useful tool in establishing fashions from the period.
I have found this a useful book, particularly in establishing the types and styles for costuming my dolls. The authors have taken a wide variety of patterns from the period and compiled the pictures and descriptors into one book. Original weights and types of ...

Sarah Lou's Untied Shoe (Learning About Living)
Ruth Shannon Odor, Helen Endres

Childs World, 1976

A little girl with a broken arm watches the reaction of three friends who pass by as she is trying to tie her shoe.

Friend Is One Who Helps/R4909 (Values Series,)
Ruth Shannon Odor, Helen Endres

Childs World, 1979

A little girl with a broken arm watches the reaction of three friends who pass by as she is trying to tie her shoe.

Tools of Her Ministry: The Art of Sister Gertrude Morgan

William A. Fagaly, Gertrude Morgan, ...

American Folk Art Museum, 2004

She's a cross between W. Blake and Blind Willy Mctell...
astonishing and super-real in everything she sang and wrote and preached, I am totally awestruck and undone and remade as a book poet or cultural critic, I here give thanks for Sister Gertrude Morgan who showed me a way forward in American poesis. Yes, the city of God ...

Loris Day (Learning About Living)
Ruth Shannon Odor, Helen Simon

Childs World, 1976

A little girl's helpful actions during the day are a sign she is really growing up.