Here is a wonderful resource for dollhouse collectors seeking to
identify and date items in their collections. Shown in over 400
photographs are advertisements from catalogs, magazines, and trade
journals picturing dollhouses, dollhouse furniture, and
accessories. The ads provide a comprehensive pictorial history of
mostly American dollhouses dating from the 1880s to the 1980s.
Shown are products from many famous dollhouse companies, including
N.D. Cass, Arcade, Meccano, Lines Brothers, Schoenhut, Strombecker,
Wisconsin Toy, Rich Toys, Keystone, Converse, Tynietoy, Renwal,
Marx, Plasco, Ideal, Playsteel, Built-Rite, Nancy Forbes,
Tootsietoy, and many other well-known firms. Of special interest
are ads from companies not recognized in previous dollhouse books,
including Cranford, Elastic Tip, Playroom Equipment, Toy Gro
Educational Toys, Playskool Institute, Vista, Melco Toys, and many
more. A special chapter illustrating magazine and newspaper plans
for building dollhouses is included to help with the identification
of handmade houses and furnishings. This unique book will help new
and old collectors alike research their beloved dollhouses and
dollhouse furniture.
General
| Imprint: |
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
August 2004 |
| First published: |
July 2007 |
| Authors: |
Dian Zillner
|
| Dimensions: |
279 x 216 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
144 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7643-2112-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Antiques & collectables >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-7643-2112-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780764321122 |
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