The tea of mine that the Burbidges came to was in 2004, so they were
alive and well then. I will ask a friend in Danvers, whrere they
live, if she has any news. I do know that they are on our dance
mailing list and mail hasn't been getting returned.
Katy
On 1/24/06, Penny Ladnier [EMAIL
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Kathleen,
I am sorry for the confusion. I have not heard if Mr. Burbidge is still
with us or not. The exhibit that I worked with him was in 1997 or 98.
The
exhibit was just before or after we did the first Princess Diana gown
exhibit.
I have heard
I have Mr. Burbidge's book Petite Dames des Modes which was published
last year. Fascinating book and photos to die for. Yum!
Try Amazon.com to see if it is still available.
Cindy Abel
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Kathleen,
I am sorry for the confusion. I have not heard if Mr. Burbidge is still
with us or not. The exhibit that I worked with him was in 1997 or 98. The
exhibit was just before or after we did the first Princess Diana gown
exhibit.
I have heard the videotape about the dolls is really
--- Katy Bishop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
historically dressed dolls by John Burbidge, Les
Petites Dames de Mode.
He has made a collection of 29 high dolls dressed
in period clothing, 19th and early 20th century.
I believe that height was chosen to more
easily drape the cloth in a
Many years ago (late 80's) the dolls were exhibited at the Fitchburg
(MA) Art Museum. They are stunning to say the least. I would love to
see them again. I'm can't remember if my mom got a book or postcards
of them. Of course what ever it was is down in PA where she lives so I
can't
Sorry, I have been sick all week. Just getting back on the computer.
I worked on an exhibit of the dolls with Mr. Burbidge when I was at the
Valentine Museum.
Penny E. Ladnier
Owner,
The Costume Gallery, www.costumegallery.com
Costume Classroom, www.costumeclassroom.com
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