Showboat Costumes

This early Paradise costume works up quickly in a beautiful lace pattern in size 10 crochet cotton with glamorous ribbon trims for 11 1/2" fashion dolls. Extravagantly embellished, the dress features uniquely designed appliques made from fine crocheted ribbon, pleated ribbon and scraps of real velvet. The same elegant appliques are repeated at the bosom, back and parasol. The hat is lavishly trimmed with a frou of rich fluffy feathers and pleated ribbons. Teeny ribbon pleats are even repeated on... [Read More]

Let danger befall him. Let the winds of fate blow where they may. Andre Moreau will strike a blow for vengeance and the French Revolution. First, he must hone his skill with the blade. By day, Andre secretly perfects his parries and lunges...and hides his true identity at night behind the mask of stage clown Scaramouche. A climactic duel that's one of the greatest sequences ever to lay steel to foe caps this bravura adaptation of the Rafael Sabatini (Captain Blood, The Sea Hawk) novel. George Si... [Read More]

This original vintage photograph is from one of various news service and newspaper photo archives from locations around the country including: Boston, Detroit, Tampa, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Portland, Spokane, and more. I do not copy or reproduce any photographs -- every item is a unique vintage piece that was housed in a news archive. All of my photos are in used condition and none have been officially rated. The best indication of condition is the scans you see on the... [Read More]