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Author : Frieda Marion
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780891450825
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (58 download)
Download or read book The Collector's Encyclopedia of Half-dolls written by Frieda Marion and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sally Van Luven
Publisher : Hobby House Press
ISBN 13 : 9780875886701
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (867 download)
Download or read book Half-Dolls Price Guide written by Sally Van Luven and published by Hobby House Press. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Half-dolls became popular as a means for young girls to learn sewing techniques in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This guide features 315 colour photographs and is the result of years of research and will help collectors to identify and value their half-dolls.
Author : Dorothy S. Coleman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 697 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (693 download)
Download or read book The Collector's Encyclopedia of Dolls written by Dorothy S. Coleman and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Genevieve Angione
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book All-bisque & Half-bisque Dolls written by Genevieve Angione and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1969 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative reference is exclusively devoted to bisque and half-bisque dolls of all periods. It includes originals and reproductions, and describes the types--from miniature immobiles to "Kewpies," "candystore dolls," "infants," and "old stiff necks." Learn valuable information about the manufacture of these dolls, the companies who marketed them, and keys to building and maintaining an excellent collection. No doll collector should be without this fact-filled resource.
Author : Judith Izen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780891457756
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (577 download)
Download or read book Collector's Encyclopedia of Vogue Dolls written by Judith Izen and published by . This book was released on 1997-06-01 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 1,400 color photos of the most endearing dolls of the century are featured in this fantastic book. Besides the famous Ginny and her many outfits, there are special sections devoted to Jill, Ginnette, Jeff, Baby Dear, Toodles, and all the other Vogue dolls ever made. It also covers the design, technologies, materials, and behind-the-scenes stories of Vogue dolls. Illustrations from original catalogs will help collectors identify and price their dolls.
Author : Mary Gorham Krombholz
Publisher : Hobby House Press
ISBN 13 : 9780875886718
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (867 download)
Download or read book Identifying German Chinas 1840s-1930s written by Mary Gorham Krombholz and published by Hobby House Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring 350 colour photographs with the loving face of each doll clearly visible to aid in the identification process. This book is a treasure trove filled with detailed photo captions that identify the maker. The author has used research methods to correct many so-called names to the authentic original name. Each doll is credited to the decade in which it was primarily produced. Male china dolls, all-china dolls and reproduction china dolls are described in chapters that are separate from the ten decades of china doll production.
Author : Denise Van Patten
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780375720369
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (23 download)
Download or read book The Official Price Guide to Dolls written by Denise Van Patten and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doll collecting is the second-largest collectibles market today, with over $650 million per year spent on the hobby and over 400,000 readers of three major doll magazines.
Author : Julie Park
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0804756961
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (47 download)
Download or read book The Self and It written by Julie Park and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Self and It makes a fresh and bold intervention in histories and theories of the rise of the novel by arguing that the material objects proliferating in eighteenth-century England's consumer markets worked in conjunction with the novel as vital tools for fashioning the modern self.
Author : Caroline Georgina Goodfellow
Publisher : MetroBooks (NY)
ISBN 13 : 9781586632342
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (323 download)
Download or read book The Ultimate Doll Book written by Caroline Georgina Goodfellow and published by MetroBooks (NY). This book was released on 2001-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of more than 400 dolls spanning two centuries. Each doll shown in original clothes or period costumes. Advice on care and collecting.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Eighteenth Century written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Flora Gill Jacobs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781891105074
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (5 download)
Download or read book The Small World of Antique Dolls' Houses written by Flora Gill Jacobs and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A landmark book by the country's foremost authority on antique dollhouses and their furnishings. Written in delightful prose with wonderful anecdotes and valuable descriptions, this work will become a standard reference for collectors and novice enthusiasts alike.
Author : Gordon Campbell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195189485
Total Pages : 1277 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)
Download or read book The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts written by Gordon Campbell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-11-09 with total page 1277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts covers thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western culture. With over 1,000 entries, as well as hundreds drawn from the 34-volume Dictionary of Art, this topical collection is a valuable resource for those interested in the history, practice, and mechanics of the decorative arts. Accompanied by almost 100 color and more than 500 black and white illustrations, the 1,290 pages of this title include hundreds of entries on artists and craftsmen, the qualities and historic uses of materials, as well as concise definitions on art forms and style. Explore the works of Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, and the Wiener Wekstatte, or delve into the history of Navajo blankets and wing chairs in thousands of entries on artists, craftsmen, designers, workshops, and decorative art forms.
Author : Kerry Taylor
Publisher : Booksales
ISBN 13 : 9781555215453
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (154 download)
Download or read book A Collector's Guide to Dolls written by Kerry Taylor and published by Booksales. This book was released on 1990 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's crowded, competitive market, with rapidly escalating prices, it is more than ever important to seek professional advice. A Collector's Guide to Dolls has been devised by a Sotheby's auctioneer to provie expert guideance to the novice and experienced collector -- showing exactly how to get the best value for money while assembling a highly attractive, well-organized, well presented collection, and avoiding the many pitfalls that can trap the unwary trader. A Collector's Guide to Dolls will be a definitive source book and illustrated reference manual for both buyer and seller. Its aim is to furnish the general collector and the specialist with a broad historical overview, a complete vocabulary of terminology, a concise background to materials and design, and, most importantly, a precise awareness of what is, and is not, of value. Augmented by tips on restoration and display, A Collector's Guide to Dolls will be the indispensable work on the subject for all serious collectors.
Author : Clara Hallard Fawcett
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473346894
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)
Download or read book Dolls - A Guide for Collectors written by Clara Hallard Fawcett and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-12-19 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains comprehensive guide to collecting dolls, containing information on the history of dolls, buying and selling, restoration, and a much more. Profusely illustrated and full of interesting information, "Dolls - A Guide for Collectors" constitutes a timeless resource for doll enthusiasts and is not to be missed by modern collectors. Contents include: "What is a Doll", "On Collecting Dolls-Where to Buy, What to Pay, and Dolls Worth Collecting", "Early Toy Dolls", "Dolls of the Nineteenth Century", "China-Headed Dolls and their Marks", "Bidque Dolls and their Marks", "Dolls of Papier Mache and Composition", "Hand-made Dolls", "The Christmas Crib", "The Cloth Doll", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dolls.
Author : Helen Gibb
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440315493
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (43 download)
Download or read book Elegant Ribbonwork written by Helen Gibb and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-11-06 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Respected ribbonwork designer Helen Gibb teaches readers how to add an heirloom touch to any garment or gift in Elegant Ribbonwork. Whether it's ribbon embellishments for wedding garments or a special outfit, readers will learn how to create an upscale look for less time than it takes to find the perfect outfit at a store. This easy-to-follow book includes: • Ribbonwork history, which gives readers a solid understanding of this exciting craft • Techniques for adding beauty and romance to any special occasion, including anniversaries, luncheons, an evening on the town • Special projects tailored to today's brides, featuring popular ribbonwork projects from brides of yesteryear Detailed instructions and hand-drawn illustrations offer readers clarity and encouragement as they create upscale designs.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 788 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book Hobbies written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : HowExpert
Publisher : HowExpert
ISBN 13 : 1648918034
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (489 download)
Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn about the history of dolls, caring for and storing your dolls, starting a collection, buying, selling, and collecting collectible dolls, doll knowledge for collectors, and joining the doll community, then check out HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting. The first toy ever made was the doll! Today doll collecting is the world’s largest hobby. Dolls remind us of our favorite childhood moments, a time in history that we are most fond of, and even a beloved art style reflected through the doll. HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting can lead you through the stages of doll collecting. Whether you are starting a collection or adding on to one, there is a wide variety of dolls to choose from. These include ceremonial dolls, bisque dolls, rag dolls, and paper dolls, to the beloved characters like Strawberry Shortcake, Cabbage Patch Kids, and Barbie. Finding that doll that brings out your love for collecting is the easy part. In this book, you will learn the proper care for dolls, doll lingo, how to spot a replica, and tips on keeping a logbook. We even took a peek at the history of haunted dolls. The tips in HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting will show doll enthusiasts just what they need to know to become doll collectors. Check out HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting for learning about the history of dolls, caring for and storing your dolls, starting a collection, buying, selling, and collecting collectible dolls, doll knowledge for collectors, and joining the doll community! About the Author Charlotte Hopkins is a freelance writer from Pennsylvania; she is an author of nine books, including her children’s books, featuring Pixie Trist and Bo, and her “365 Days” series. She wrote the book, From the Dark Tunnel, about surviving child abuse, under the pen name Tori Kannyn. She was also published three times in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, the Shadows & Light Anthology, and Authors for Haiti. She has released a line of journals and logbooks under “Kannyn Books.” She is also a collector of several items. Her first collection was keychains. She also collects penguins, wooden boxes, miniatures (including miniature books), journals, and pens. She just started collecting Magic 8 Balls and Pen Cups. She has a fondness for writing, photography, astrology, history, museums, and everything purple! HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.
