Accessories
May 7, 2014 16:47:13 GMT -5
Post by Wickfield on May 7, 2014 16:47:13 GMT -5
I thought I reviewed these already but shows what I know.
Anyway I got these a few months ago for an AMAZING deal from a fellow board member. These are very high quality items, I was really pleased with the construction. I do wish something else had been included, maybe an embroidered hankie since Caroline likes to embroider (and she gave handkerchiefs away as gifts in one of her books), but it isn't too big of a deal.
The bonnet is shaped like a poke bonnet from the time period, and usually this type of hat had a fabric covering over the crown (though not always), so it might have been nice for AG to have that detail. I do wish the ribbon covered the connection between the brim of the hat and the crown, but as it is it does not cover it. Even so it is still a very nice bonnet! It goes with several outfits - her meet, her work dress, and if you've made any version of the "Cool Cotton" dress from the paper dolls it goes with that too. I like the big pink flowers, they are really nice faux flowers, and the ties are long enough for a generous bow.
The bag is very cute, I love how it has her name on it! It is a thick woven material which is kind of unusual for modern AG. It holds her top or the comb from her hairstyling set, and would probably hold other small things (not necessarily all at once though, lol).
I kind of wish the top had had some green on it like described in the book for continuity sake, but Caroline's is blue and that looks good too. The top is surprisingly heavy and even my dad commented on how weighted it is, and how well it spins. It is fun to play with, and it's nice for Caroline to have a toy of her own since she doesn't have a doll.
I give this set an A, and take off the + just for a few nitpicks. You won't be disappointed with the set!
Anyway I got these a few months ago for an AMAZING deal from a fellow board member. These are very high quality items, I was really pleased with the construction. I do wish something else had been included, maybe an embroidered hankie since Caroline likes to embroider (and she gave handkerchiefs away as gifts in one of her books), but it isn't too big of a deal.
The bonnet is shaped like a poke bonnet from the time period, and usually this type of hat had a fabric covering over the crown (though not always), so it might have been nice for AG to have that detail. I do wish the ribbon covered the connection between the brim of the hat and the crown, but as it is it does not cover it. Even so it is still a very nice bonnet! It goes with several outfits - her meet, her work dress, and if you've made any version of the "Cool Cotton" dress from the paper dolls it goes with that too. I like the big pink flowers, they are really nice faux flowers, and the ties are long enough for a generous bow.
The bag is very cute, I love how it has her name on it! It is a thick woven material which is kind of unusual for modern AG. It holds her top or the comb from her hairstyling set, and would probably hold other small things (not necessarily all at once though, lol).
I kind of wish the top had had some green on it like described in the book for continuity sake, but Caroline's is blue and that looks good too. The top is surprisingly heavy and even my dad commented on how weighted it is, and how well it spins. It is fun to play with, and it's nice for Caroline to have a toy of her own since she doesn't have a doll.
I give this set an A, and take off the + just for a few nitpicks. You won't be disappointed with the set!