Dolls and Accessories of the 1950s

Dolls and Accessories of the 1950s
Author: Dian Zillner
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Doll clothes
ISBN: 9780764301148

Dolls and Accessories of the 1950s contains over 590 color photographs of dolls made of hard plastic and vinyl, and accessories produced for these dolls during the 1950s. Company products pictured include those made by Alexander, American Character, Artisan, Cosmopolitan, Effanbee, Horsman, Ideal, Mary Hoyer, Nancy Ann, Richwood, Terri Lee, Vogue, and many other miscellaneous companies. In addition special sections feature personality, comic, cartoon, and advertising dolls. This book provides a more comprehensive overview of the doll products of the 1950s than any one book has ever done. Baby dolls, little girl dolls, teen dolls, and fashion dolls are all pictured. An updated price guide is also included.

American Family of the 1990s Paper Dolls

American Family of the 1990s Paper Dolls
Author: Tom Tierney
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2003-04-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0486426556

Dress 8 dolls in 24 great outfits, among them flared slacks, a cartoon sweatshirt, a summer dress over matching cotton shorts, cut-off jeans, and a classic wedding dress.

British Dolls of the 1950s

British Dolls of the 1950s
Author: Susan Brewer
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2009-06-25
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1781598568

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

Dolls and Accessories of the 1950s

Dolls and Accessories of the 1950s
Author: Dian Zillner
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764322426

Provides a more comprehensive overview of the doll products of the 1950s than any one book has ever done. Baby dolls, little girl dolls, teen dolls, and fashion dolls are all pictured. A price guide is also included.

Baby-boomer Dolls

Baby-boomer Dolls
Author: Michele Karl
Publisher: Portfolio Press (NY)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Dolls
ISBN: 9780942620719

The book features the latest secondary-market prices for over 500 dolls and includes 400+ colour photographs. The author provides background information on all of the important companies of the baby-boomer era, from well-known films like Mattel, Ideal and Madame Alexander to smaller, lesser-known producers. The cast of characters includes legendary dolls such as Barbie, Ginny, Tammy and Miss Revlon as well as film and television-based favourites like Shirley Temple, Patty Duke, The Flying Nun and Pebbles and Bam-Bam.

Collector's Encyclopedia of Vogue Dolls

Collector's Encyclopedia of Vogue Dolls
Author: Judith Izen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 341
Release: 1997-06-01
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780891457756

More than 1,400 color photos of the most endearing dolls of the century are featured in this fantastic book. Besides the famous Ginny and her many outfits, there are special sections devoted to Jill, Ginnette, Jeff, Baby Dear, Toodles, and all the other Vogue dolls ever made. It also covers the design, technologies, materials, and behind-the-scenes stories of Vogue dolls. Illustrations from original catalogs will help collectors identify and price their dolls.

American Family of the 1950s Paper Dolls

American Family of the 1950s Paper Dolls
Author: Tom Tierney
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780486281018

Carefully researched, accurately detailed collection captures the spirit of the decade after World War II. 10 dolls depict 3 generations of a family whose wardrobe includes beach wear, lounging outfits, dress suits for the men and women and formal wear. Also: a hula hoop and a Davy Crockett coonskin hat. 31 costumes. Notes.

Toys of the 50s, 60s and 70s

Toys of the 50s, 60s and 70s
Author: Kate Roberts
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2014-05-15
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0873519418

"Toys from the 1950s, '60s, and '70s capture the joy of play and the pure fun of being a kid. But beneath those iconic names are rich veins of nostalgia, memory, and history. These toys--and the stories of the kids, parents, child-rearing experts, inventors, manufacturers, and advertisers they affected--reflect the dynamism of American life"--

The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls

The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls
Author: Debbie Behan Garrett
Publisher: Debbie Behan Garrett
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2003
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780875886534

Collectors will delight in acquiring the first and only Black dolls book that is completely published in Full Color! Author Debbie Garrett has written an extensive book of reference on vintage, modern, fashion and artist Black dolls. Featured in this book are Black dolls made from cloth, bisque, celluloid, composition, rubber, wood, and hard plastic. Fashion dolls, modern artist dolls and other doll categories are covered. This long overdue, insightful book includes a price guide and tips.

International Handbook of Children, Media and Culture

International Handbook of Children, Media and Culture
Author: Sonia Livingstone
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2008-03-06
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 141292832X

Deliberately selected to represent as many parts of the globe as possible, and with a commitment to recognizing both the similarities and differences in children and young people's lives - from China to Denmark, from Canada to India, from Japan to Iceland, from - the authors offer a rich contextualization of children's engagement with their particular media and communication environment, while also pursuing cross-cutting themes in terms of comparative and global trends.