Good luck! When I bought my first road bike in 1981 the only bike I could find to fit was a Fuji Royale Mixte Frame. It was 18" and way too big for me. In 94 I found a 48cm Cannondale but it was still too big for me. I'm 5"2'.
1995 was the year Cannondale came out with their compact frames (now called feminique). There was an R500 and an R800. They came in 45 and 47cm. They have 650c wheels and were the same color, tubing and graphics as the standard bike. It's hard to tell the difference. A year or two later, Quintana Roo, Trek and Aegis came out with small frames.
As far as I know a small rider either had to go custom or ride a mixte (women's) frame.
My 1995 Cannondale compact is now my trainer bike.
Magazines of this time reviewed bicycles and I don't remember any other companies being mentioned. Hope this helps your search.