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Author: Sally Van Luven
Publisher: Hobby House Press
Published: 2004-04
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780875886701
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHalf-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
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Published: 1972
Total Pages: 697
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Genevieve Angione
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 1969
Total Pages: 370
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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: Julie Park
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 0804756961
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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: Gordon Campbell
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2006-11-09
Total Pages: 1277
ISBN-13: 0195189485
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 9781555215453
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 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
Published: 2016-12-19
Total Pages: 314
ISBN-13: 1473346894
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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
Published: 2006-11-06
Total Pages: 229
ISBN-13: 1440315493
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRespected 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.
