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The Protean Figure or Metamorphic Costumes http://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2227/lots/1263

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The Protean Figure or Metamorphic Costumes, 1811, England, S. J. Fuller, 8-inch male figure with background scene, in envelope-like file book with twelve complete metamorphic overlay costumes, walking dress, naval uniform, monk's habit, Turkish costume, Quaker's habit, morning suit, German hussar, full dress of the 1700s, knight in armor, officer's uniform, gentleman's evening costume, and a French uniform; a color copy of the outfits is included to minimize handling of this rare and fragile book. Literature: Barbara Chaney Ferguson, The Paper Doll, p. 25, describes this book and its provenance from the Herbert Hosmer collection.

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Auctioneer:
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Date:
2003-12-11

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