Doll quilts are little gems—microcosms of quilt history." So writes author and quilt historian Merikay Waldvogel in Childhood Treasures: Doll Quilts By and For Children. This lovely book showcases 80 doll quilts, made from 1830 through the 1950s. All are selected from Mary Campbell Ghormley's collection, possibly the largest private collection of doll quilts in the world, numbering more than 300 doll quilts. All doll quilts tell a story that begs to be retold, says Waldvogel. She sets out to reveal these gems' hidden truths, looking for clues in each quilt's fabrics, style, pattern, piecing, and stitching. This may be the first book to study doll quilts in this depth. This informative book is for anyone interested in antiques, miniatures, quilts and needlecrafts, dolls, and decorative arts. These doll quilts have an irresistible charm, captured graphically in the book's rich color photography. This book is a visual and historical treasure.
Presents a social history of childhood through a collection of 20,000 rare books, comics, and other printed material, plus toys and games.
Drawing her inspiration from vintage fabrics, old-fashioned toys, family celebrations and the delights of the natural world, Zoob has created a treasure trove of gifts and keepsakes full of nostalgic charm that will appeal to young and old.
Identifying Information: View-Master Maker: William Gruber and Harold Graves Manufacturer: Sawyer's, GAF, View-Master Ideal, Tyco Toys, Fisher-Price Date: 1939 Collection of Susan A. Fletcher ...
This book also places the story of modern childhood within a broader social context--the emergence of a middle class in early twentieth century Japan.
Examines the Opie Collection of rare books, toys, and games
Takes a look at some of the terms of endearment used by loving parents to refer to their children from cultures around the world.
But she feels it would be a great loss if these tales might fade away someday.
Special Childhood Treasures is a collection of poems done from several stages in a child’s life. The hard times a child may feel, fun times, a simple happy moment in life. Something that we all experienced in life.
Featuring easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and illustrated with beautiful color photographs, this collection offers crafters of all levels 22 adorable projects to make for the babies and children in their lives.
The Buried Treasures of Childhood is an accessible guide to intuitive parenting, which illuminates the emotional, internal world of babies and young children.