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A History of Tri-ang and Lines Brothers Ltd - The rise and fall of the World s largest Toy making Company (Hardcover)
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A History of Tri-ang and Lines Brothers Ltd - The rise and fall of the World s largest Toy making Company (Hardcover)
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The toy industry and its close relationship with children's
artefacts and equipment made a significant contribution to the
light industries which came to increasing prominence in the British
economy over the twentieth century as traditional heavy
manufacturing declined. The demand for toys, both national and
international, accelerated after the Great Exhibition of 1851 and
two brothers, George and Joseph Lines, were among the most
prominent of the manufacturers to emerge in the Victorian period.
However, it was Lines Brothers Ltd., formally incorporated in 1919
by Joseph's three sons, which very quickly established itself as
the leading British toy company, overcoming the vicissitudes of
depression and world war to become the world's largest toy
manufacturer by the 1950s. With operations in many parts of the
world it was arguably the world's first multi-national toy company,
enjoying something of a golden age before collapsing spectacularly
in the face of intensifying international competition and a
changing economic climate. This is the fascinating story of a
family business whose iconic Tri-ang trademark was universally
recognised and whose most famous products included model railways,
Spot-on and Minic cars, soft toys, Pedigree prams, dolls' houses,
Scalextric, and Cindy dolls. It is a serious economic, business and
industrial history, touching on important themes such as the
interplay between government and business, the nature of
entrepreneurship, the significance of company culture and
organisation, and the changing nature of childhood. Above all, it
is a story of strong personalities, familial tensions, and an
underlying determination to bring delight to children.
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Imprint: |
Pen & Sword History
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
March 2022 |
Authors: |
Kenneth D. Brown
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
160 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-9317-1 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-5267-9317-2 |
Barcode: |
9781526793171 |
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