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The new book Lilas, the exemplary life of a fashion doll under Napoleon III, by Samy Odin, is already being very successful.
If you wish to discoverthis new publication,we will be delighted to welcome you at our booth « Musée de la Poupée » in the salesroom during the UFDC National Convention from the 19th to the 23rd of July 2010 in the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 151 East Wacker Drive à Chicago, IL 60601(USA).
The museum will also have a table at Publisher’s Preview on the 22nd of July 2010, Samy Odin will enjoy signing his various books for you.


This book is available now at 29euros.
shipping and handling : 15€ for UE, 18€ for USA.


Nowadays, fashion lady dolls are more and more sought after on the specialized market. They well deserve their succes for they symbolize the refinement, the excellent taste and the noble educational aim of yesteryears playthings. In the old days, well to do children played with their dolls for fun but also to learn how to behave, how to understand fashion and how to become accomplished women, corresponding to the Victorian feminine ideal.
As collectibles, the Parisiennes acquire an exemplary dimension when they happen to be passed on to the next generations with a provenance, for these extra documentary elements help the collector to discover the true life that these playthings really experienced

It is the case with Lilas, the beautiful lady doll whose story written in these pages.

When you read the book, you will discover the complete trousseau adapted to every moment of life.



Contents



Toilette 14


Strolling in the garden



Toilette 11


The collection
of porcelain animals



Toilette 5


Choosing the best jewel

In your first Cahier, you will have a free annex to La Poupée Modèle dated May 15, 1865.

All the items are for sale at the Museum's shop or by mail (shipping costs not included)
Contact Florence Cherbetian :
boutique.musee@noos.fr