Important Women in history toy soldiers (2 Viewers)
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I can't think of too many others but you are to be complemented for what you're doing. I know that K & C has done a set of Mary and Joseph although that may not appeal to your friend, if you get my drift.
WB has also done a Union nurse, which could represent Clara Barton.
K & C has also done the royal couple but she is famous not for any accomplishments but for status
WB has also done a Union nurse, which could represent Clara Barton.
K & C has also done the royal couple but she is famous not for any accomplishments but for status
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Britain's did 114th Pennsylvania Zouaves - Vivandiere Mary Teb, and a great WWI nurse. Don't forget Conte's "She Wolf" figure.
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If you go with Union medical sets, there will be nurses and cantinieres.
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Hi Zack,
K&C did a very nice Joan of Arc figure(which I own)that was available through their Paris Retail Site. There are also a lot Royals that have been done over the years including a very nice Diana and Prince Charles pair that I think was a Marlborough set, that comes up on ebay pretty regularly. You should be able to find a lot of different ones out there. K&C also did a pretty nice Dowager Empress for their Chinese series. You can also find some interesting figures from the older glossy makers. I will look through my books and see what I can suggest.
Dave
K&C did a very nice Joan of Arc figure(which I own)that was available through their Paris Retail Site. There are also a lot Royals that have been done over the years including a very nice Diana and Prince Charles pair that I think was a Marlborough set, that comes up on ebay pretty regularly. You should be able to find a lot of different ones out there. K&C also did a pretty nice Dowager Empress for their Chinese series. You can also find some interesting figures from the older glossy makers. I will look through my books and see what I can suggest.
Dave
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Important women in history...
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
K&C's nude Ancient Egypt dancing girls were pretty important...^&grin...to some people...
of course that series also has Cleopatra...
which might be better...
some shops may still have it...
but I regularly see it on Ebay...
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
K&C's nude Ancient Egypt dancing girls were pretty important...^&grin...to some people...
of course that series also has Cleopatra...
which might be better...
some shops may still have it...
but I regularly see it on Ebay...
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The Lutteral Psalter - by Freddie Ping - featured Lord Lutterel - being armed by his wife and daughter-in-Law. A beautiful piece - which became Freddie's Xmas Card illustration. Just gorgeous.
Then, of course, as Dave suggests, there have been several versions of Joan d'Arc - by many famous makers, that I can't afford on my budget.
So...............I made my own from parts obtained from re-casts, (mostly) from Dorset Soldiers....with a bit of help from a piece of wire and some lead foil, and other bits from my spares box.
Then, of course, as Dave suggests, there have been several versions of Joan d'Arc - by many famous makers, that I can't afford on my budget.
So...............I made my own from parts obtained from re-casts, (mostly) from Dorset Soldiers....with a bit of help from a piece of wire and some lead foil, and other bits from my spares box.
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Edih Cavell from Corgi http://www.collectiques.co.uk/catalogue/rbdb/1100/CC59420.php
Britains Henry and his 6 wifes, like :
Mokarex
Josephine and lot of women of " Le Grand Siècle" http://www.mokarex.fr/siecle.html
More for the Revolution : http://www.mokarex.fr/revolution.html
And some of the second Empire http://www.mokarex.fr/empire2a.html
Britains Henry and his 6 wifes, like :
Mokarex
Josephine and lot of women of " Le Grand Siècle" http://www.mokarex.fr/siecle.html
More for the Revolution : http://www.mokarex.fr/revolution.html
And some of the second Empire http://www.mokarex.fr/empire2a.html
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Reminded me that Courtney did a few figures showing Henry with some of his wives - and also Queen Elizabeth I - with Sir Walter Raleigh.
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How about Maid Marion? She's second in - on the top row of this Robin Hood and his Merry Men ( and Girl-friend) set by Benbros.
They were a London based manufacturer of hollow-cast figures during the 1950/60's.
No idea how a Mountie got in the pic!!!
They were a London based manufacturer of hollow-cast figures during the 1950/60's.
No idea how a Mountie got in the pic!!!
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How about Queen Victoria by Marlborough
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http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=95052&d=1337603971
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http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=95052&d=1337603971
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Britians did an American Rev. Molly Pitcher set a while back.
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Gustave Vertunni included several queens among his figures, mostly French, but still, several of those ladies had important roles to play in European events. There are currently several auctions up on eBay featuring these figures.
Vertunni also produced a figure of the Empress of Austria, Maria Theresia. I think I've seen figures of the Tsarina Elisabeth, who ruled Russia through half of the Seven Years' War, as well as of Madame Pompadour, Louis XV's mistress, who had an influence on French foreign policy of the time.
CBG-Mignot also included some famous and notable ladies in its catalog (and in the catalogs of the companies that merged to form the present-day Mignot). They, too, can be found on eBay and elsewhere on the secondary market.
As others have mentioned, Henry VIII's wives have been brought out by several manufacturers.
Back in the day, Rose Miniatures (Russell Gammage) produced a figure of the ancient British tribal queen Boudicca. I think he also had a figure of Cleopatra in his catalog. He also produced a figure of Queen Charlotte, George III's consort. She's most notable for producing heirs, I suppose, than for anything else, but the Georgians did like to hold the King and Queen up as an ideal of the nation's family, even if the truth was more mundane.
There are a number of figures available of Britain's most famous Queens, too--Elizabeth I (notably Stadden/Tradition), Victoria and Elizabeth II. Stadden produced a vignette of Elizabeth and Raleigh on a single base, depicting the legend in which Sir Walter spread his cloak over a puddle that the Queen might pass with dry feet (as true as Pastor Weem's Washington and the cherry tree).
Speaking of Washington, Imrie-Risley have a figure of Martha Washington in their catalog. It's a kit, so you'd have to paint it or get it painted. But it's currently available, and she's certainly an important figure in our history.
I also remember a series of figures depicting famous Irish people. The figures were sold as souvenirs in Ireland. The series included at least one woman, but her name escapes me. A friend of mine is of Irish descent and brought the figure back from a trip to Ireland, and asked me to paint it. I think she led a rebellion against the English in the 18th century, but I can't now remember.
Anyway, those are all suggestions that come to mind. Good luck in your search!
Prost!
Brad
Vertunni also produced a figure of the Empress of Austria, Maria Theresia. I think I've seen figures of the Tsarina Elisabeth, who ruled Russia through half of the Seven Years' War, as well as of Madame Pompadour, Louis XV's mistress, who had an influence on French foreign policy of the time.
CBG-Mignot also included some famous and notable ladies in its catalog (and in the catalogs of the companies that merged to form the present-day Mignot). They, too, can be found on eBay and elsewhere on the secondary market.
As others have mentioned, Henry VIII's wives have been brought out by several manufacturers.
Back in the day, Rose Miniatures (Russell Gammage) produced a figure of the ancient British tribal queen Boudicca. I think he also had a figure of Cleopatra in his catalog. He also produced a figure of Queen Charlotte, George III's consort. She's most notable for producing heirs, I suppose, than for anything else, but the Georgians did like to hold the King and Queen up as an ideal of the nation's family, even if the truth was more mundane.
There are a number of figures available of Britain's most famous Queens, too--Elizabeth I (notably Stadden/Tradition), Victoria and Elizabeth II. Stadden produced a vignette of Elizabeth and Raleigh on a single base, depicting the legend in which Sir Walter spread his cloak over a puddle that the Queen might pass with dry feet (as true as Pastor Weem's Washington and the cherry tree).
Speaking of Washington, Imrie-Risley have a figure of Martha Washington in their catalog. It's a kit, so you'd have to paint it or get it painted. But it's currently available, and she's certainly an important figure in our history.
I also remember a series of figures depicting famous Irish people. The figures were sold as souvenirs in Ireland. The series included at least one woman, but her name escapes me. A friend of mine is of Irish descent and brought the figure back from a trip to Ireland, and asked me to paint it. I think she led a rebellion against the English in the 18th century, but I can't now remember.
Anyway, those are all suggestions that come to mind. Good luck in your search!
Prost!
Brad
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The Baron beat me to it on the Vertunni series. A lot of amazing ladies in that grouping. Britain's did a fantastic Queen Victoria in a carriage as part of the presenting the colours to the Scots Guards. Which I see on ebay for reasonable cost. Attached see my Joan of Arc which is very nice but I think that Johnny's is better.
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Hi Zach,
Let me add another famous woman to your list. I suggest you take a look at the Beau Geste Durbar set #91, the Kashmir Giants with Gertrude Bell. Gertrude Bell was an incredibly important historic figure. She was friends with Lawrence of Arabia and many significant Arab figures of the time. If you are unfamiliar with her, spend some time learning about her life. She was an incredibly interesting person.
I should add that the set has been retired and will be very difficult to find. You can find a photo of it on the Beau Geste website.
Warmest personal regards,
Pat
Let me add another famous woman to your list. I suggest you take a look at the Beau Geste Durbar set #91, the Kashmir Giants with Gertrude Bell. Gertrude Bell was an incredibly important historic figure. She was friends with Lawrence of Arabia and many significant Arab figures of the time. If you are unfamiliar with her, spend some time learning about her life. She was an incredibly interesting person.
I should add that the set has been retired and will be very difficult to find. You can find a photo of it on the Beau Geste website.
Warmest personal regards,
Pat