Elizabeth the Great Queen by Deanna Williams

The lavish splendor of the Elizabethan Era is captured in this glorious paper doll book depicting the magnificent royal grandeur as worn by Queen Elizabeth I and Lord Robert Dudley during her 45-year monumental reign that began with her ascension to the throne in 1558. Deanna Williams' rendering of the priceless fabrics and brocaded satins, plush velvets and embroidered intricate motifs and patterns reference the famous portrait by Nicholas Hilliard in 1569, the famed Ditchley Portrait in 1592 and other notable portraits. Includes a brief synopsis of The Virgin Queen. Paper doll collectors will be especially delighted to add this beautiful book to collections of historical costumes.

Long-time editor of the specialty paper doll magazine, "Cornerstones," Deanna created wonderful paper dolls, too. She covered just about any topic imaginable, sold in very limited quantities of around 6-10 copies, each hand colored. Recently we partnered with Deanna’s sister, Janet, to transform some of her fabulous sets into paper doll books.