A “porcelain complexion,” unmarked by sun or time, was a beauty standard of the Victorian era, with an armada of accessories—parasols, gloves, powders—shielding white women from obtaining ...

The westward spread of the Chinese ceramics, known as "white gold," saw these objects become a fascination in upper-class households—and resulted in a damaged relationship between empires.

Antique dolls were found during a building assessment of Moncton's Thomas Williams House, built in 1833. And they were promptly put back by the construction worker who found them.

Armpit Pads, Petticoats, and Porcelain: How Stylish Dolls Taught Girls to Be Victorian Women By Hazel Cills | December 11, 2018 | 4:00pm ...

Irish-filmed, dark period drama The Doll Factory, based on author Elizabeth Macneal’s award-winning debut novel, is a sumptuous visual feast, bristling with imminent doom, unbridled lust, and ...

The result: Porcelain dolls were poised for a takeover. In the New Yorker in 2015, ... was a beauty standard of the Victorian era, with an armada of accessories—parasols, ...