Old-Time Toys, Dolls and Novelties
Title | Old-Time Toys, Dolls and Novelties PDF eBook |
Author | Dover Publications Inc |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 52 |
Release | 2005-05-01 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 048699645X |
Magnificent collection of antique toy illustrations — reproduced in catalogs from Marshall Field, Wanamaker, Sears, Schoenhut, and other merchandising establishments — depict model trains, miniature fire engines, bicycles and scooters, teddy bears and dolls, banks, games, and scores of other old-fashioned playthings. More than 500 black-and-white illustrations with identifications.
The Great American Antique Toy Bazaar, 1879-1945
Title | The Great American Antique Toy Bazaar, 1879-1945 PDF eBook |
Author | Ronald S. Barlow |
Publisher | Dover Publications |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1999-10-18 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780486411897 |
Artists, craftspeople and antique toy buffs will welcome this magnificent collection of antique toy illustrations reproduced from rare original trade catalogs. Spanning 66 years of toy production in America, this volume comprises a trove of 5,000 royalty-free illustrations, perfect for adding old-fashioned charm to advertisements, book and magazine illustrations—almost any graphics project. Dating from 1879 to 1945, these graphics originally appeared in the catalogs of such well-known merchants as Best and Company, Butler Brothers, Marshall Field & Co., Montgomery Ward, and many others. They depict an extraordinary variety of toys and old-time amusements, including rocking horses, toy carriages and wagons, antique bicycles, lively mechanical toys, trains, sleds, all manner of dolls, an amazing array of novelty items, and much more. Each toy appears with its original descriptive caption and price, making this not only a rich source of immediately usable illustrations, but an important reference tool for antique toy collectors, and a fascinating browsing book for lovers of nostalgia. 5,000 black-and-white illus.
Antique Toys and Dolls
Title | Antique Toys and Dolls PDF eBook |
Author | Constance Eileen King |
Publisher | |
Pages | 266 |
Release | 1979 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN |
Storybook Toys
Title | Storybook Toys PDF eBook |
Author | Jill Hamor |
Publisher | C&T Publishing Inc |
Pages | 248 |
Release | 2012-11-01 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1607055511 |
Kindle the imagination with these loveable handmade fabric toys! Inspired by vintage 1940s patterns, projects include dolls, softies, pillows, puppets, and little girl’s handbag. Learn toy-making tips to give your creation personal style and a sweet disposition. Author Jill Hamor gives ideas for involving children in the process to teach them basic sewing skills. Customize any project to fit your skill level and time commitment, and have fun making outfits for your dolly from your favorite fabrics, scraps, or even upcycled bits from old clothes. Share the love of handmade with your whole family…the young and the young at heart!
Raggedy Ann Stories
Title | Raggedy Ann Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Johnny Gruelle |
Publisher | |
Pages | 104 |
Release | 1918 |
Genre | Children's literature |
ISBN |
In this series of adventures, Raggedy Ann goes for a ride on a kite and survives a washing.
300 Impossible Things Before Noon
Title | 300 Impossible Things Before Noon PDF eBook |
Author | Florence Theriault |
Publisher | |
Pages | 124 |
Release | 2003-01-01 |
Genre | Dolls |
ISBN | 9781931503143 |
"This book pays tribute to the imaginations of doll and toy makers of the past 150 years who have created seemingly impossible playthings. Begin with an astonishing one-person private collection of more than rare Gebruder Heubach dolls and figurines and continue with an exceptional array of French dolls and automata. The toy collection is a delight, comprised of German and American tin lithographed works from the 19th century to the 1940s."
Toys and Novelties
Title | Toys and Novelties PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 442 |
Release | 1913 |
Genre | Toy industry |
ISBN |