The book contains a large collection of knitting and sewing patterns inspired by the 20 inch studio dolls' wardrobe, re-sized to fit the series girls, boys, toddlers and babies. All of Sasha's clothing themes are represented here, including the classic, farm, existential, and ethnic styles. The book includes 80 knitting and 60 sewing patterns, 30 embroidery and smocking patterns, and four very large pages of full size sewing patterns. There are more than 300 photographs of series and studio Sasha dolls to illustrate the clothing.

Sasha Dolls Clothing and Patterns

Susanna E. Lewis

Anne Votaw

Ann Louise Chandler

The visionary Sasha Doll designed in the 1940's by Swiss artist Sasha Morgenthaler to teach humanitarian ideals has creatively engaged children and collectors ever since. The development of the Sasha Doll - from models sculpted in the artist's Zurich studio and first sold in December 1945 to the later manufactured vinyl replicas by Germany's Gotz, England's Frido/Trendon, and Gotz again in 1995, plus a passionate but ill-fated American prduction attempt - is examined in fascinating detail in this book. The authors share their first-hand knowledge of the later Sasha productions, as well as decades of primary research, including numerous interviews with those involved in the doll's history. They also trace the ongoing philosophical, aesthetic and technical issues surrounding the production of this beloved plaything. The result is a compeliling, behind-the-scenes story that reveals the many complexities of producing the four generations of the Sasha Doll. Also included is a comprehensive illustrated guide to identifying Studio Sasha Dolls that explains the evolution of molding mediums, body construction, jointing systems and the artist's painting style and reliance on repeating forms. 
 More that 250 color photos of manufactured Sashas and Studio dolls, including many shown for the first time in print, make Sasha Dolls: The History a must-have for lovers of this enigmatic doll.

Sasha Dolls: The History

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Reverie Publishing Company

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