As part of her formal introduction to society, a young debutante of the Victorian era frequently made the Grand Tour of Europe. Accompanies by an appropriate chaperone, the young lady would visit major cities, attired in the latest fashions from her elegant travel wardrobe. This charming paper doll collection, carefully researched and delightfully rendered by Brenda Mattox, features a lovely young debutante--escorted by her aunt--on one of these lengthily tours.

Among her spectacular costumes are outfits worn while sailing to England, riding to hounds at Blenheim Palace, having dinner in Paris and tea with the Grand Duchess, shopping at Maison Worth (to replenish her wardrobe), ice skating in Bavaria, attending a masked ball in Vienna and a garden party in Milan, taking a walking tour of Venice and attending a fiesta in Madrid. Sure to delight paper doll enthusiasts of all ages, this captivating array of costumes will be valued as well by collectors, designers, and costume historians.

Original Dover (1997) publication. 2 dolls printed on cover stock. 16 full-color costume plates printed on lightweight stock. 9 1/4" x 12 1/4". Paperbound. By Brenda Sneathen Mattox. Click image for free printable paper doll.