Dolls are one of the most popular subjects for collectors. A collection does not have to consist of antique dolls or ones of great value. Many collectors start by inheriting a doll or by buying one that happens to catch their eye. Dolls have a very long history and were produced in many countries. Not all were made as playthings, but many of those collected today were toys. A concise history of the doll industry over the last 300 years in Europe, the United States and the Far East. It shows how dolls have developed and will be a useful guide to all who enjoy dolls, whether they collect them or not. Typical examples of dolls from each area are illustrated, together with a number of rarities.

Dolls (Shire Library)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Goodfellow, Caroline

Antiques & Collectibles

Shire

Games make up a huge part of childhood, and memories of specific games stay with us throughout our lives. They form an integral part of growing up and stimulate imagination and creativity. From hide and seek to complex card and board games, street games that require no equipment to elaborate rainy day amusements, we all have experiences of entertaining ourselves as children. In this fascinating trip down memory lane, former curator of dolls and games at the V&A Museum Caroline Goodfellow explores the history of childhood games and how they have changed from ancient times to the modern day. From ancient board games to childhood pastimes of the Middle Ages through to the street games of the 1950s and 1960s and the experience of children today, she delves into the differences in games over time and region. Bound to awaken distant memories of childhood, her history of this most pleasurable of subjects transports the reader to another time.

How We Played: Games from Childhood Past

Humor & Entertainment

Puzzles & Games

Tempus

Chronicles the history of games and puzzles from the invention of the "Game of the Goose" in the sixteenth century, and discusses caring for antique games and puzzles

Collector's Guide to Games and Puzzles

Chartwell House

Annotated photographs capture the intricate workmanship and characteristics of major dollmakers, and are complemented by analysis of costumes, accessories, and trademarks, and advice on collecting, maintenance, and repair

The Ultimate Doll Book

DK Pub.

From the dawn of doll-making to the playthings of today, this delightful treasury offers detailed information on more than four hundred dolls. Spanning two centuries and including every type of doll-wax, wooden, bisque, cloth, and plastic-this unique and dramatic collection provides information on every aspect of collecting and care of treasured dolls.

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Games from Childhood Past: Cats Crade, Hide and Seek and the Royal Game of Ur

Politics & Social Sciences

Anthropology

The History Press

Games and Puzzles

Eagle

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