Strombecker Dollhouses and Furniture 1931-1961

Strombecker Dollhouses and Furniture 1931-1961
Author: Patty Cooper George
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-10-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9781715642952

Strombecker Dollhouses and Furniture is a complete guide to the items produced by one of the most prolific toy makers in America. It documents the style changes from the first furniture introduced in the Depression through Art Deco styles to Mid-Century Modern. This updated edition has 64 additional pages and more than 400 photos, including boxed sets, catalog pages, and advertisements.

Toys and American Culture

Toys and American Culture
Author: Sharon M. Scott
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 536
Release: 2009-12-09
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

Tracing developments in toy making and marketing across the evolving landscape of the 20th century, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference guide to America's most popular playthings and the culture to which they belong. From the origins of favorite playthings to their associations with events and activities, the study of a nation's toys reveals the hopes, goals, values, and priorities of its people. Toys have influenced the science, art, and religion of the United States, and have contributed to the development of business, politics, and medicine. Toys and American Culture: An Encyclopedia documents America's shifting cultural values as they are embedded within and transmitted by the nation's favorite playthings. Alphabetically arranged entries trace developments in toy making and toy marketing across the evolving landscape of 20th-century America. In addition to discussing the history of America's most influential toys, the book contains specific entries on the individuals, organizations, companies, and publications that gave shape to America's culture of play from 1900 to 2000. Toys from the two decades that frame the 20th century are also included, as bridges to the fascinating past—and the inspiring future—of American toys.

Schoenhut Dollhouse Furniture 1928-1934

Schoenhut Dollhouse Furniture 1928-1934
Author: Patty Cooper
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-05-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781364132835

A complete guide to the often mis-identified dollhouse furniture made by the A. Schoenhut Co. of Philadelphia from 1928-1934.

Flanged plates

Flanged plates
Author: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1961
Genre: Ships, Iron and steel
ISBN:

American Muscle Cars, 1960-1975

American Muscle Cars, 1960-1975
Author: Bruce LaFontaine
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2001-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780486418636

Expertly rendered illustrations of fast, flashy, and powerful sports cars, among them the 1962 Ford Thunderbird, 1964 Corvette Stingray, 1968 Chevy Impala SS427, 1969 Camaro Z-28, 1970 Ford Torino Fastback, 1971 Mustang Boss 351, 1974 Firebird Trans-Am, and 37 others. For coloring book enthusiasts and "muscle car" fans.

Stuart and Karoff Perfume Novelties for Dollhouses Ca. 1935-1950

Stuart and Karoff Perfume Novelties for Dollhouses Ca. 1935-1950
Author: Patty Cooper
Publisher:
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Release: 2021-12-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781006129087

In the 1930s and 1940s, several companies began using a new approach to marketing inexpensive perfumes, packaging their products in containers which sometimes resembled dollhouse furniture. Although this was not the original purpose, most dollhouse collectors eventually encounter some of these items in Depression or World War II era dollhouses or in mixed lots of furniture. Often they are a little too big, or slightly kitschy, or almost overwhelmed by the bottle of perfume they contain. But sometimes they add just the right touch of coziness or whimsy to a vintage dollhouse.

R. Bliss Mfg. Co. Dollhouses, Furniture, and Buildings

R. Bliss Mfg. Co. Dollhouses, Furniture, and Buildings
Author: Patty Cooper
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-05-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781006946035

This book is a comprehensive guide to the lithographed paper over wood dollhouses, furniture, and toy buildings made by the R. Bliss Company of Pawtucket, Rhode Island from about 1895 through 1915. It has over 350 photographs and includes similar, often misidentified dollhouses made by other companies.

America Soft Metal Dollhouse Furniture Ca. 1890-1920

America Soft Metal Dollhouse Furniture Ca. 1890-1920
Author: Patty Cooper
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-08-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781006589881

American Soft Metal Dollhouse Furniture ca. 1890-1920 identifies the fragile but detailed furniture which is often shown with lithographed cardboard rooms. Some of it was sold as souvenirs of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Several companies made similar furniture, but the author has found documentation which provides positive attribution for most pieces.

Trail to California

Trail to California
Author: Vincent Eply Geiger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 266
Release: 1967
Genre: Overland journeys to the Pacific
ISBN:

Kage Dollhouse Furniture 1938 - 1948

Kage Dollhouse Furniture 1938 - 1948
Author: Patty Cooper George
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781367268746

Kage Dollhouse Furniture 1938-1948 is a 40 page book with over 115 color photos documenting the style changes of this company from Depression era Art Deco through the more cozy traditional style popular during World War II. Kage furniture is still findable and perfect for furnishing vintage dollhouses such as Rich or Keystone.