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Established in 1880 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rookwood Pottery remained
a leader in the ceramic art pottery movement through 1967.
Illustrated with over 800 beautiful color photographs of vases,
urns, candlesticks, and plates, the book includes stunning examples
of hand-painted decoration (many depicting the natural world) by
well-known masters, including Albert R. and Anna Marie Valentien,
Matt Daly, William Hentschel, Kate C. Matchette, Mary Nourse, and
Kataro Shirayamadani. The text provides a history of the company, a
survey of artist signed pieces from 1880-1930, a detailed
bibliography, and an index. All who are fascinated by the ceramic
arts will want to own this book.
For those living in Britain between 1939 and 1945, the war was an
ever-present reality; reminders were to be found everywhere. Huge
numbers of objects relating to the war effort at home - some
functional, like gas masks, ARP uniforms and ration books, and
others less so, like Hitler chamber pots and toys and games - were
manufactured and became commonplace in homes up and down the land.
Today many of these items have become highly collectable. Peter
Doyle and Paul Evans have put together a huge selection of objects,
each one superbly illustrated and described in detail.
Shirley Temple was the "number one box office star" in the world
throughout the 1930s. The overwhelming success of her motion
pictures made her a national obsession. What followed was a
marketing campaign that made Hollywood history. Department stores
were filled with an endless variety of items baring her name or
image, from clothing to postcards to "genuine" dolls. Over 600
color photographs introduce all areas of the Shirley Temple
merchandising phenomenon and collectibles. Valuable reference
material includes posters, a motion picture and television
chronology, a comprehensive VHS and DVD catalog, and current price
guides in the captions. This book makes collecting "the world's
most famous child star" items a competitive pleasure.
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