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Lily Auguste was created in 1867. I have decided. Since she’s a grand 29”, exhibition-size fashion doll on a luxury wooden body, I want to believe that she was created for the 1867 International Exposition in Paris. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. I have collected books and magazine annuals (or archives) from that year for costume inspiration. So far, I have collected three annuals (bound compilations of … Continue reading