Isabel, England, 1592
Feb 27, 2008 14:45:26 GMT -5
Post by American Girl Rescue on Feb 27, 2008 14:45:26 GMT -5
Isabel™-England, 1592 (released Holiday 2002; retired Spring 2005)
HDP1 $54
"For 12 year old Isabel Campion, Christmas Eve is a day of bright, shivery happiness. At last she will see here beloved brother, Robert, and hear of his exciting life as an apprentice to a spice merchant. How she longs for adventures and excitement of her own!
Isabel dresses quickly in the chilly air, starting with a real farthingale, a petticoat that stand out stiffly from her waist. The bigger the farthingale, the more yards of expensive fabric needed to cover it - as so the wealthier the family. Isabel's bodice and overskirt are made from rich, soft velvet lined with gold satin, and her underskirt is silk jaquard. Her girdle, or belt, holds a mirror, keys, and a gem-studded pomander, filled with lavender to cover up the smells of the city and to protect her from disease.
With her hair tucked into a snood, or hairnet, Isabel's starched lace ruffle frames her face, and calls attention to the gold and pearl jewelry that shows off her father's social standing. But Isabel has adventure, not social status in mind, and her determination leads her to the most rewarding - and dangerous - adventure of her life.
Isabel™ stands 9" tall, and comes with the book, Isabel: Taking Wing, by Annie Dalton, Mark Elliott (Illustrator)"
After reading the above post about buying Isabel just for her stand, I contacted Sakurako about buying her Isabel. She arrived today! I think she's just lovely and it's too bad that AG didn't continue to sell these quality dolls.
Her body is hard plastic with movable arms and legs and a head that can tilt and pivot. She has an auburn wig. She can barely stand on her own.
All her clothing items are removable and her necklace, but her earrings seem to be permanent. They have already made a green mark on her ears and her necklace has already made a green spot on her neck and she's only less than 6 years old at the most. I wonder how well she'll hold up in years to come.
Her make up is exquisite and she looks so proper and rich in her elegant clothing.
Her book is wonderful as are all the GoML stories. Each one takes you to that era and culture very well.
Grade A for Isabel!
HDP1 $54
"For 12 year old Isabel Campion, Christmas Eve is a day of bright, shivery happiness. At last she will see here beloved brother, Robert, and hear of his exciting life as an apprentice to a spice merchant. How she longs for adventures and excitement of her own!
Isabel dresses quickly in the chilly air, starting with a real farthingale, a petticoat that stand out stiffly from her waist. The bigger the farthingale, the more yards of expensive fabric needed to cover it - as so the wealthier the family. Isabel's bodice and overskirt are made from rich, soft velvet lined with gold satin, and her underskirt is silk jaquard. Her girdle, or belt, holds a mirror, keys, and a gem-studded pomander, filled with lavender to cover up the smells of the city and to protect her from disease.
With her hair tucked into a snood, or hairnet, Isabel's starched lace ruffle frames her face, and calls attention to the gold and pearl jewelry that shows off her father's social standing. But Isabel has adventure, not social status in mind, and her determination leads her to the most rewarding - and dangerous - adventure of her life.
Isabel™ stands 9" tall, and comes with the book, Isabel: Taking Wing, by Annie Dalton, Mark Elliott (Illustrator)"
After reading the above post about buying Isabel just for her stand, I contacted Sakurako about buying her Isabel. She arrived today! I think she's just lovely and it's too bad that AG didn't continue to sell these quality dolls.
Her body is hard plastic with movable arms and legs and a head that can tilt and pivot. She has an auburn wig. She can barely stand on her own.
All her clothing items are removable and her necklace, but her earrings seem to be permanent. They have already made a green mark on her ears and her necklace has already made a green spot on her neck and she's only less than 6 years old at the most. I wonder how well she'll hold up in years to come.
Her make up is exquisite and she looks so proper and rich in her elegant clothing.
Her book is wonderful as are all the GoML stories. Each one takes you to that era and culture very well.
Grade A for Isabel!
