AztecQueen2000
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Post by AztecQueen2000 on Oct 25, 2010 20:07:19 GMT -5
Just a note on this outfit--in a Sears catalog reprint I have from about this time period, skirts with attached underwaists were very common around this time.
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AztecQueen2000
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Post by AztecQueen2000 on Jan 6, 2010 16:55:34 GMT -5
Are they the same quality as Samantha's butterflies, or are the less sturdy?
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AztecQueen2000
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Post by AztecQueen2000 on Jun 16, 2009 13:45:24 GMT -5
The skirt is intentionally tight--in the 1910s, tight skirts known as "hobble skirts" were very popular. Also, I got Rebecca's hat to fit, but only if I tip it over her eyes. It makes her look "shy".
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AztecQueen2000
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Post by AztecQueen2000 on Jun 16, 2009 13:35:21 GMT -5
I give the set a B for the following reasons-- No school book--just the sheet music Food stuck together in odd clumps for no reason (It's still small enough to clear a paper towel tube, and hence, could be swallowed by a small child). Because of the factors, the play value is somewhat limited. Although the multiplication table on the back of the notebook was a nice touch, the lack of a school book and report card still makes it difficult to "play school."
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AztecQueen2000
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Post by AztecQueen2000 on Jan 18, 2009 17:47:10 GMT -5
I bought mine in 2006. The drawer holds all her hair ribbons, her book, and the brush and mirror from her Bridesmaid Accessories. The pitcher and bowl fit with room to spare. Very sturdy. A+
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AztecQueen2000
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Post by AztecQueen2000 on May 11, 2008 12:27:47 GMT -5
I have the Mattel version, and will give it an A--very sturdy, and love the cast-iron curlicues. Also love the shelf under the tabletop so that Sam can store her books when she's not using them.
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AztecQueen2000
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Post by AztecQueen2000 on May 11, 2008 12:11:34 GMT -5
I have the Mattel version, and I'm not crazy about it--the fabric has a weird "hand" (feels rough and easy to snag), and the rob itself is pretty shapeless. B-
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AztecQueen2000
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Post by AztecQueen2000 on Jun 29, 2007 11:00:15 GMT -5
I'd give it an A- overall--holds pretty much everything from the original collection, but I wish the mirror had been mounted instead of taking up shelf space. However, I think it's one of the more practical trunks AG makes. I love the drawers--they hold so much!
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AztecQueen2000
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Post by AztecQueen2000 on Jun 10, 2007 19:54:36 GMT -5
This was one set that always irked me--most of the components are paper, and the paper dolls are a little off (from 1908, not 1906--minor detail). I have the skates and the valentines that come with the Spring Party dress--I'm happy with that.
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AztecQueen2000
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Post by AztecQueen2000 on Jun 10, 2007 19:59:19 GMT -5
I'd give it a B overall. The petticoat from the lacy whites fluffs it out too much in the front so that it does not lie as nicely. I also wish they had given Sam boots--which I plan to procure from non-PC source. The fabric is beautiful, though, and without the petticoat I think she looks pretty.
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AztecQueen2000
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Post by AztecQueen2000 on Aug 14, 2007 14:54:10 GMT -5
I got mine off ebay, and would give it an A overall--especially the tuffet, which smells like pine! I like the pictures in the sketchbook, but thought there'd be more of them. Oh well. At least I have it.
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AztecQueen2000
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Post by AztecQueen2000 on Jan 14, 2008 17:29:07 GMT -5
B- I think it's an OK period piece, but do not think it's really a "party" dress. The simple styling makes it look more like an everyday dress. Love the valentines, though
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AztecQueen2000
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Post by AztecQueen2000 on Aug 14, 2007 14:22:32 GMT -5
C overall. The pinafore looks like it's from either the 1860's or the 1950's, sonce most 1900 pinafores were coverall garments or hung from a yoke. The dress itself without the pinafore is too plain for a party frock, especially in light of the detail on her other frocks.
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AztecQueen2000
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Post by AztecQueen2000 on Jan 14, 2008 17:20:46 GMT -5
Love, love, LOVE this set. The dress looks good both with and without the pinafore. Also, the pinafore can be worn with her school dress. A+
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