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Turn Of The Century Dolls Toys And Games
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Book Synopsis Turn-of-the-century Dolls, Toys, and Games by : Carl P. Stirn
Download or read book Turn-of-the-century Dolls, Toys, and Games written by Carl P. Stirn and published by Dover Publications. This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spectacular line of merchandise offered by a leading Manhattan-based wholesaler of imported and domestic toys. Approximately 1,050 illustrations, with captions.
Book Synopsis Old-Time Tools & Toys of Needlework by : Gertrude Whiting
Download or read book Old-Time Tools & Toys of Needlework written by Gertrude Whiting and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 200 illustrations of hoops, frames, pins, pincushions, punches, bobbins, bodkins, shuttles, spinning wheels, sewing machines, and more from a wide array of cultures. Index.
Book Synopsis Gallery of Late-Seventeenth-Century Costume by : Caspar Luyken
Download or read book Gallery of Late-Seventeenth-Century Costume written by Caspar Luyken and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-02-21 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magnificent reproductions of 100 rare engravings from a much-imitated reference work depict with precision and elegance a wide range of social classes — from royalty and merchants to military officers and laborers.
Book Synopsis Toys in the Age of Wonder by : Mark Rich
Download or read book Toys in the Age of Wonder written by Mark Rich and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-09-09 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the middle 1800s, toys were appearing in forms that drew upon--and that inspired--advances in areas such as optics, biology, geography, transportation, and automation. In these decades, too, a new type of wonder tale was being brought to maturity by a Poe-inspired Jules Verne. The modern wonder tale's highly-charged vision expressed the hopes and the fears, and the delights and the traumas, engendered by "new worlds idealism"--that Western pursuit of both mechanical and geographical conquest. Exploring realms belonging to childhood, literature, science, and history, this innovative study weaves together the histories of wonder tales and children's toys, focusing specifically on their modern aspects and how they reflect and express the social attitudes of that time period beginning around 1859 and ending around 1957.
Book Synopsis Darlene Beck Jacobson Presents Wheels of Change by : Darlene Beck Jacobson
Download or read book Darlene Beck Jacobson Presents Wheels of Change written by Darlene Beck Jacobson and published by Creston Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve-year-old Emily Soper avoids her mother's efforts to make her more ladylike by watching her father and his workers build fine carriages in Washington, D.C., but 1908 is a turbulent time and her father's livelihood threatened by racist neighbors and the growing popularity of automobiles. Includes historical note and recipes.
Book Synopsis The Sword Through the Centuries by : Alfred Hutton
Download or read book The Sword Through the Centuries written by Alfred Hutton and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engrossing survey details the uses of such weapons as the two-hand sword, the rapier and its auxiliaries, dagger and small sword, broadsword, duelling sword, and sabre. 48 black-and-white illustrations.
Book Synopsis American Art Deco by : R. L. Leonard
Download or read book American Art Deco written by R. L. Leonard and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-02-06 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 200 black-and-white photographs and incisive commentary on one of the most popular decorative styles of the 20th century, including remarks by Lewis Mumford, Frank Lloyd Wright, Norman Bel Geddes, and Edward Steichen.
Book Synopsis Good Toys, Bad Toys by : Andrew McClary
Download or read book Good Toys, Bad Toys written by Andrew McClary and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-02-18 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In early America, most children had only a few toys and parents received advice from family and friends on the best ways to make and use toys. By the early 1900s the Industrial Revolution was producing a new world of toys and giving more parents the wealth to buy them. Mass media also sang the praises of these new factory-made, store-bought toys, but that began to change as early as the mid-1900s when the mass media was used to inform parents of the many dangers of children's toys. Many encourage violence, sexism, racism, and some are actually unsafe and unhealthy. The development of children's toys from early America to the present time and the shifting opinions of them expressed by parents and the mass media throughout this time are the main subjects of this book. The first section discusses the many problems with toys, while the second puts these problems in historical perspective. How have these problems changed, and are still changing today? Might today's toys be about to enter a time when they will be better than ever? The third section argues that many media toy watchers are biased toward the negative, giving toys more of a black eye than they deserve, and considers the challenges that face today's parents as they try to choose the best toys for their children.
Book Synopsis Gustav Stickley, the Craftsman by : Mary Ann Smith
Download or read book Gustav Stickley, the Craftsman written by Mary Ann Smith and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superb study was first to survey totality of influential designer’s accomplishments, focusing on Craftsman houses. Stickley’s design philosophy, influential journal, The Craftsman, major events in the rise and fall of the Craftsman empire, plus illustrations, descriptions, floor plans for many choice examples of Craftsman houses. 86 black-and-white halftones. 31 line illus. Introduction.
Book Synopsis The Art Nouveau Style by : Stephan Tschudi-Madsen
Download or read book The Art Nouveau Style written by Stephan Tschudi-Madsen and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolutionary reaction to traditional nineteenth-century art, the turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau movement drew much of its inspiration from nature. Applying its sinuous, curvilinear motifs to the decorative arts, graphics, architecture, sculpture, and painting, artists and craftspeople attempted to create a style suitable for a "modern" age. In this absorbing, exceptionally detailed, and well-researched book (one of the first scholarly works to revive interest in the style after World War II), a noted Norwegian authority on the subject examines the movement in depth. Stephan Madsen offers a wealth of facts and insights about the origins and development of the style; trends leading up to Art Nouveau, including the influence of Blake and the Pre-Raphaelites; early Art Nouveau posters and book illustrations; and its use in architectural ornamentation, furniture, jewelry, wrought-iron, glass, and other applied arts. A magnificent selection of 264 photographs and line drawings accompanies the text, which gives broad coverage to the movement, as well as insightful discussions of such important artists as Emile Gallé, Alphonse Mucha, Walter Crane, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Aubrey Beardsley, Henry Van de Velde, Victor Horta, William Morris, and Eugène Grasset. Artists and students, admirers of Art Nouveau, and anyone interested in this enduring and influential style will welcome Professor Madsen's expert, fully documented study.
Book Synopsis Illustrated Jewelry Catalog, 1892 by : New England Jeweler
Download or read book Illustrated Jewelry Catalog, 1892 written by New England Jeweler and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rare catalog features abundant illustrations of late-19th-century taste in diamonds, watches, and all manner of rings, lockets, and charms, scarf and stick pins, earrings, bracelets, and scores of other baubles. Over 2,200 engravings.
Book Synopsis Wrought Iron and Its Decorative Use by : Maxwell Ayrton
Download or read book Wrought Iron and Its Decorative Use written by Maxwell Ayrton and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-06-19 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superb treasury presents an informative survey of wrought iron throughout England with illustrations of gates, railings, screens, and other elaborately rendered works. 239 black-and-white illustrations.
Book Synopsis The Book of Diamonds by : Joan Y. Dickinson
Download or read book The Book of Diamonds written by Joan Y. Dickinson and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-08-02 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps the most prized of all gems, diamonds have a long and fascinating history. In this engrossing, profusely illustrated volume, that history is covered in detail — from early discoveries in the Golconda mines of India (probably the site of the first diamonds ever unearthed) and digs in Brazil, to the South African diamond rush and development of major mining companies. Over 200 illustrations include step-by-step photos showing how these valuable stones are mined and the intricacies of cutting and faceting, while reproductions of museum paintings and photographs depict famous individual diamonds as well as outstanding rings, bracelets, brooches, pins, earrings, watches, tiaras, and other traditional and modern diamond pieces. Here also are stories of the most famous and infamous diamonds: the Koh-i-Noor in the Tower of London, the Hope in the Smithsonian Institution, the Regent in the Louvre, the Orloff in the Kremlin, and many other celebrated jewels. More than a dramatically told story of diamonds, this volume will also serve as a practical guide for anyone who owns a diamond or plans to buy one. It explains and illustrates different diamond cuts, the role of carats, and how to buy diamonds — for sentiment, beauty, show, flawlessness, or investment. Anyone who has ever been captivated by the matchless brilliance of these rare gems will find this book an informative, highly readable addition to their personal library.
Book Synopsis Cowboy Clothing and Gear by : Hamley & Company
Download or read book Cowboy Clothing and Gear written by Hamley & Company and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete republication of rare 1942 catalog showcases goods of premier manufacturer: finely tooled saddles, Stetson hats, silver spurs, cowhide chaps, boots, leather riding suits, much more. Complete data on price, color, size, etc. Superb resource for collectors, western buffs, artists looking for Western graphic art. New Introduction. 650 illustrations.
Book Synopsis Roycroft Decorative Accessories in Copper and Leather by : Elbert Hubbard
Download or read book Roycroft Decorative Accessories in Copper and Leather written by Elbert Hubbard and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of rare catalog advertises hand-hammered bowls, vases, bookends, and other articles of copper and bronze; beautifully tooled and carved leather handbags, billfolds, and desk sets, leather-bound books, and other items. 260 black-and-white photographs.
Book Synopsis Decorative Iron and Metalwork by : R. Goodwin-Smith
Download or read book Decorative Iron and Metalwork written by R. Goodwin-Smith and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-03-21 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magnificent study by expert on age-old craft provides a spirited overview. 140 illustrations include grilles, doors, and gates; stair railings and balustrades; small handles, hinges, door-knockers, and keyhole plates; Elizabethan-era firedogs; weather vanes; much more, many never catalogued before. Rich source of inspiration, royalty-free graphics, information.
Book Synopsis Textiles of Ancient Peru and Their Techniques by : Raoul d'. Harcourt
Download or read book Textiles of Ancient Peru and Their Techniques written by Raoul d'. Harcourt and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This magnificently illustrated work offers a comprehensive view of the textiles and techniques of pre-Columbian Peru. An introduction discusses yarns, dyes, looms, and raw materials; the first of the two-part text examines weaves, and the second considers such nonwoven materials as braiding, felt, and embroidery.
