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Beatrix Potter brought animals to life for generations of children.
Characters such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-duck, Tom Kitten,
and Benjamin Bunny "people" her classic stories. The Tale of Peter
Rabbit is the best-selling children's classic of all time, selling
over forty million copies. The 23 original stories in Beatrix
Potter's Peter Rabbit series were beautifully illustrated, and
spanned a legaacy of wonderful artwork and collectibles. This new
and engaging book presents, for the first time, collectible
ceramics, ornaments, toys, puppets, music boxes, fine arts, and
figurines of the characters made famous in the Peter Rabbit tales.
Here are Grimwades and Beswick collectibles; Wedgwood nursery ware,
annual Christmas, Birthday and Calendar plates and Ornaments;
Crummles Boxes; Eden Toys, Giants, and Pull Toys; Musical Waggies;
Hand Puppets; Beanie Babies, beautiful Schmid Music Boxes and 3-D
Ornaments; ANRI Toriart; Border Fine Art Figurines; original Steiff
stuffed Rabbits; Tins; Teleflora creations; and McDonald's Happy
Meal, Toy Works, and Mattel toys. Also, original creations based on
the books' illustrations by some of today's prominent artists are
included. Each is fully described, shown in over 425 color
pictures, and evaluated with current market values. Judy Taylor, a
renown author and authority on Beatrix Potter, states: This
record... is unique and there is little doubt that it will stand
for many years as a valuable reference book...
It is said that art is a universal language and this book
communicates eloquently, revealing to the reader hundreds of
antique, hand-painted pieces of Limoges porcelain, each an
exquisite masterpiece. Over 400 beautiful, full color photographs
show stunning examples of hand-painted jardiniAres, punch bowls,
spittoons, dinnerware, cups and saucers, cake plates, and more.
Limoges boxes are highly collectible today and there is a special
section devoted to these lovely, useful objects, each as unique as
the talented individual who painted it. The thorough yet concise
text defines the arduous process of hand painting on china that has
been passed down through the centuries. This is the first book to
provide names and biographical information of individual, female,
American china painters and highlights their accomplishments and
contributions to the art of painting on porcelain. The
comprehensive marks section of Limoges and reproduction marks makes
this book an invaluable reference and resource guide. Values for
every item are included in the captions.
Informative as well as inspirational, this book is for all who love
collecting as well as displaying fine Limoges porcelain. It covers
the history of Limoges porcelain, various Limoges blanks and their
intended uses, the difference between antique French Limoges and
American Limoges, and how to recognize reproductions. It is also a
dream-come-true for every collector or designer who has felt
daunted by the task of incorporating fine Limoges porcelain into
the decor of a home! The author demonstrates how to use elegant
pieces of Limoges throughout all rooms and areas: the entryway and
living room feature massive pieces of Limoges used as art; the
dining room is perfect for a table set with Limoges dinnerware;
walls in the kitchen, bedroom, bath, and even laundry room display
a collection of Limoges chargers, plaques, and paintings; a porch
or patio serves as a tea room for Limoges tea, coffee, and
chocolate pots. A special section is also devoted to stunning
examples of Limoges hand painted buttons, brooches, and stickpins.
Current values, information on researching Limoges, a list of
artists and their signatures, and a comprehensive marks section are
all provided. "A unique presentation of the subject which I know
collectors will enjoy," states noted author Mary Frank Gaston. This
book will be treasured by all who love fine antiques and design.
Worcester, Massachusetts, a birthplace of the American Revolution,
is a city of many industrial firsts, including Eli Whitney's cotton
gin, Elias Howe's sewing machine, Dr. Russell L. Hawes' machine for
folding plain paper into envelopes, and Ester Howland's
mass-produced Valentines. Other Worcester firsts include American
postcards, new loom designs, the corset, the all-night-lunch, the
first national convention advocating women's rights, the railroad
passenger car, and a public city park.See 284 lively, color
postcard views and modern photos that help tell Worcester's story,
one of the oldest commercial success tales in the country. Learn
how Worcester's beneficial location in the center of Massachusetts,
with major highways and a rail system, helped it develop into a
world-class city.
Discover the charming town of Rutland, Vermont, through 247 antique
postcards and contemporary photos. From celebrations and
attractions of the Downtown to a look back at the tragedies and
disasters the city faced, see how Vermont's second largest city has
evolved through the years. Learn how it became a world producer of
marble and the important role that the railroad continues to play.
Tour the Rutland Downtown Historic District and view buildings such
as the original Rutland Firehouse, the Arthur Perkins House, H.H.
Baxter Memorial Library, St. Peter's Catholic Church, and
Longfellow School. Rutland is also home to Paramount Theater,
Killington Music Festival, tractor manufacturer John Deere, and
(the fictional) G.I. Joe. With present day views mixed in with the
rare postcard views, this is a great souvenir for local residents,
tourists, history buffs, and postcard collectors.
Whether the name Limoges brings to mind a region in France, the
city of Limoges, or the factories that produce fine Limoges
porcelain, a picture of romance, beauty, and fabulous artisans no
doubt follows. This stunningly photographed book is dedicated to
helping porcelain connoisseurs from the novice to the advanced
learn how to identify, affordably collect, and decorate with
hand-painted Limoges porcelain. Shown are vases, jardinieres,
dinnerware, coffee and chocolate pots, cake plates, punch bowls,
and more. This is the first Limoges collectors' book with dedicated
sections on tea accoutrements, white and gold wedding band
porcelain, and porcelain jewelry with hand-painted Limoges art.
Going room by room, the author provides fabulous decorating ideas,
from accessorizing with a single piece of Limoges to displaying an
entire collection. Included are descriptions, measurements, values,
history, collector hints, and a concise alphabetical mark guide. A
truly inspirational book for collectors and designers alike.
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