The History of Sindy

The History of Sindy

Author: Colette Mansell

Publisher: New Cavendish Books Dist

Published: 2002-02

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9781872727547

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A reprint of a very popular title. Written by an acknowledged expert on the subject of British dolls. Sure to appeal to all those interested not only in British dolls, but also in fashion and design.


British Dolls of the 1950s

British Dolls of the 1950s

Author: Susan Brewer

Publisher: Pen and Sword

Published: 2009-06-25

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1781598568

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Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors. In the 1950s, a new material—plastic—revolutionized the doll trade and made dolls affordable for people of all classes. This book focuses specifically on British dolls of that decade, offering not only useful information for collectors but a glimpse into the history and culture that surrounded these cherished toys. Along with photos and descriptions, this unique guide covers: doll manufacturers must-buy dolls what to spot when buying dolls how to avoid buying fakes a where-to-buy directory doll hospitals specialist museums


British Dolls of the 1960s

British Dolls of the 1960s

Author: Susan Brewer

Publisher: Remember When

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844680566

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This is the first book to be published on the popular area of British dolls of the 1960s which explores what's worth collecting and why and focuses on outside events such as the growth of the pop scene and how dolls were aimed at the newly created 'teenagers', not just children. These toy and pop dolls are now very collectable, partly because of the nostalgia element as many of the collectors would have grown up with them or desiring them and appeals to other types of collectors e.g. social historians, fashion and pop collectors. The book focuses on the doll manufacturers, including must-buy dolls, what to spot when buying dolls, how to avoid buying fakes, safe cleaning and includes a directory of doll hospitals and specialist museums. The first book, British Dolls of the 1950s was also written by Susan Brewer.


Famous Character Dolls

Famous Character Dolls

Author: Susan Brewer

Publisher: Casemate Publishers

Published: 2013-08-19

Total Pages: 403

ISBN-13: 1783376228

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Part of the popular Famous series, Famous Dolls celebrates dolls in film, TV, cartoons, books, comics and comic strips, as well as toys such as Hamble in Playschool. It also explores the world of celebrity dolls including stars such as Shirley Temple and Mae West, pop star dolls including Michael Jackson and Cher, and dolls representing royalty. Written by leading doll expert, Susan Brewer, the author of British Dolls in the 1950s and British Dolls in the 1960s, the book starts with a series of essays setting dolls in context and exploring their role in popular culture. The main part of the book is an impressive A-Z of famous dolls, with symbols to show in which field they became famous (e.g. cartoons, toys or comic strips). The stories behind each of the dolls are told, including the tragic tale of Raggedy Ann and how a little girl inspired one of the most iconic character dolls of all time. A must-buy book for everyone who has ever own or collected dolls or is interested in popular culture.Did you know? The author of Raggedy Ann, Johnny Gruelle, was a vehement anti-vaccination campaigner after his young daughter died when she was vaccinated at school without his consent Angela Rippon created the Victoria Plum doll series based on a plum tree in her garden Holly Hobbie is an author and illustrator who named the famous patchwork-wearing little girl after her. It became a popular doll in the 1970s


City of a Thousand Dolls

City of a Thousand Dolls

Author: Miriam Forster

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2013-02-05

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 0062121316

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The girl with no past, and no future, may be the only one who can save their lives. Nisha was abandoned at the gates of the City of a Thousand Dolls when she was just a little girl. Now sixteen, she lives on the grounds of the isolated estate, where orphan girls apprentice as musicians, healers, courtesans, and, if the rumors are true, assassins. She makes her way as Matron's errand girl, her closest companions the mysterious cats that trail her shadow. Only when she begins a forbidden flirtation with the city's handsome young courier does she let herself imagine a life outside the walls. Until one by one, girls around her start to die. Before she becomes the next victim, Nisha decides to uncover the secrets that surround the girls' deaths. But by getting involved, Nisha jeopardizes not only her own future in the City of a Thousand Dolls—but also her life.


Cut-Out Paper Dolls

Cut-Out Paper Dolls

Author: Fiona WATT

Publisher:

Published: 2017-10-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781474936682

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Stretch your creative imagination with a range of lovely, varied outfits. Also gives the chance to practice manual dexterity with careful cutting around the tabbed outfits before fitting to the dolls.


Collecting Classic Girls' Toys

Collecting Classic Girls' Toys

Author: Susan Brewer

Publisher: Remember When

Published: 2010-07-19

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1844680681

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This is the first study of its kind, focusing on toys made for girls, including the spin-off accessories and comics. Renowned toy expert Susan Brewer explores the world of toys, divided into sections to encompass dolls, cuddly toys and ‘families (e.g. Sylvanian Forest and Fisher Price’s Little People), amongst others. She includes brief biographies of some of the best known firms, such as Mattel, Pedigree and Fisher Price but the main focus is on the toys themselves, many of which readers will remember from their own childhood. Includes fascinating factboxes with quirky facts – did you know. Angela Rippon created the best-selling Victoria Plum toys based on a plum tree in her back garden - she has written the foreword for this book.


Meet Addy

Meet Addy

Author: Connie Rose Porter

Publisher: Perfection Learning

Published: 1993-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780780725683

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Before they can make the attempt, Master Stevens decides to sell some of his slaves and the family is separated. American Girls Collection/Addy #1.