The Collector's Guide to British Dolls Since 1920
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The Collector's Guide to British Dolls Since 1920 by Colette Mansell
Established over many years as the definitive book on the subject, Colette Mansell's monumental work is now available in paperback for the first time. Tracing the history of doll-making in Britain from 1920 to the present day, this book gives detailed information on the dolls produced by large factories and well-known companies, as well as those made by small concerns, cottage industries and individual doll-makers. The innovative and realistic fabric dolls made by Chad Valley, Farnell, Dean's Rag Book Company, Norah Wellings and others during the 1920s and 1930s are great favourites with collectors, and extensive research has been carried out by the author. Sections on doll's-house dolls, costume dolls, unidentified and miscellaneous dolls, and the valuation of dolls are included, along with a fascinating chapter devoted to the now highly collectable dolls of the Royal Family. This book is intended not only for those beginning a collection but also for the experienced and discerning collector.
Colette Mansell is an authority on British-made dolls, and is a keen collector and doll-maker too. Some of her dolls have been exhibited in Selfridges, London, and shown on British and American television. She writes for many magazines as well as making television appearances. She acted as an advisor to the BBC series I Love the 70s on the Sindy doll. She has recently qualified as a further education teacher with the University of Wales, and regularly gives talks on antique dolls, costume and textiles and runs a short course on the history of ladies' fashions. She lives in Hereford.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780709073444 |
| ISBN 10 | 0709073445 |
| Title | The Collector's Guide to British Dolls Since 1920 |
| Author | Colette Mansell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 408 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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