under examination
I'm not exactly sure when or where we found this book.
It has a lot of entertaining photos of dolls dressed-up in bridal outfits. The dolls
are from the collection of one Mary E. Lewis (who is the author of the book,
in collaboration with Dorothy Dignam) The book was published in 1947
by H.L. Lindquist Publications New York, NY
Here's a portion of the introduction to the book,
followed by scans from "The Marriage of Diamonds and Dolls"
The author, Mrs. Mary E. Lewis
and the doll that started her on her bride doll collecting career,
the "LITTLE MRS. LEWIS" dressed in satin and tulle
from her own bridal outfit made in 1911.
The little bride of Colonial America
A little bride of Federal America
Little English wax doll
Harriet, a little wooden doll
A little bride of Spanish California
Mr. and Mrs Parker are a warm New England couple made of cotton batting
Sweet little sunbonnet bride who crossed the great prairies in a wagon train
An elegant bride of 1850 in richly embroidered silk faille with real lace.
Buxum mama of the bride, busy with much shopping before the wedding.
Here comes the ring! Little Charlie is a rare boy-doll of about 1865.
Gertie has the bride's lucky blue garter molded right in the china of her leg
"Mr. and Mrs." pose for their wedding pictures,
although the bridegroom seems to be sitting down on the job.
Dorothy is the demure flower girl.
Little Mrs. Lewis
Coy little Kewpie bride dressed in net and ribbons.
The little bride of World War I
Bride and groom of the turbulent Twenties.
Diana doll
The little cotton bride of 1935 had a garden wedding and wore a daisy hat.
Pretty little Puerto Rican bride.
Exact eplica of the wedding gown made for
debutante Brenda Frazier (AKA Mrs. John Sims Kelly)
Hollywood bride in petal-pink marquisette.
Costume for mature bride, in white jersey and white lace.
Duo-drape dress of beautiful lines worn with diamond flowers and bracelet.
Suit of turquoise and wool for informal bride.
scans and general page design by Kurt Benbenek