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S & J Fuller Protean Figure & Metamorphic Costumes

Copyright 1811, original bound book holds rare Protean figure and Metamorphic Costumes published by S. & J. Fuller, copyright 1811. This set includes one handsome 8.5" male doll in profile (mended hand), ten hand-colored costumes with various accessory pieces, all hand cut and stored in individually folded envelopes. Includes: Walking Dress, Mourning Suit, Quaker's Habit, Officers Uniform, Full Dress, Monk's Habit, Naval Uniform, Knight in Full Armour, Gentlemen's Evening Costume, French uniform, (several accessory pieces appear to have been reproduced), illustration from slipcover has been reproduced and attached to outside of book, directions have been reproduced and placed inside cover of book, the background piece is missing This fabulous set has bright, beautiful color. Excellent (and as noted)