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January 13, 1885
The Democratic Leader
Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
Wealthy Boston women commission custom wax dolls mimicking their figures and features to test clothing styles, colors, and textures, even constructing a full bridal party scene before a wedding.
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The Latest Feminine Freak.
[Boston Gazette.]
A freakish diversion on the part of Boston daughters of wealth and leisure is the dressing of dolls. They have waxen effigies made to order, reproducing in miniature their own shapes as laced and girded for the putting on of their outer robes. Even to the features and complexions, a reduced counterpart is produced. By means of such a doll, the artistic effects of textures, colors and styles can be tested. To such an extent was this idea carried that a complete scenic representation of a bridal party at the altar was constructed weeks before a wedding.
[Boston Gazette.]
A freakish diversion on the part of Boston daughters of wealth and leisure is the dressing of dolls. They have waxen effigies made to order, reproducing in miniature their own shapes as laced and girded for the putting on of their outer robes. Even to the features and complexions, a reduced counterpart is produced. By means of such a doll, the artistic effects of textures, colors and styles can be tested. To such an extent was this idea carried that a complete scenic representation of a bridal party at the altar was constructed weeks before a wedding.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Doll Dressing
Fashion Testing
Wax Effigies
Bridal Party
Boston Women
Where did it happen?
Boston
Story Details
Location
Boston
Story Details
Wealthy Boston women have custom wax dolls made in their likeness to test fashion effects, extending to a full bridal party altar scene before a wedding.