Shows and describes a variety of Black dolls from around the world and lists current price ranges

An exhaustive reference work on the culture and history of Black America provides commentary and exact, factual information ranging from the colonial period to contemporary Black issues and achievements

Everything from historical documents to descriptions and pricing can be found in this fascinating hobby guide. Several types of collectibles are covered in four distinct sections: Literature and Art, Everyday Artifacts, Historical Artifacts, and Entertainment Memorabilia. An important and entertaining reference!

This is the best introductory guide to the world of buttons available. Clothing buttons of the 1930s, 40s, 50s have become very important to today''s collectors and this book makes identifying them possible.'

Provides comprehensive coverage of the history and manufacture of the popular dolls, describing and photographing numerous dolls in the Barbie collection

"The stimulus this handsomely produced volume will provide to research and teaching may well surpass that offered by Dr. Southern's earlier studies. This major accomplishment belongs in the libraries of all individuals and institutions interested in any aspect of American music." Ethnomusiciology