Ceramic Fish Mermaids and Seahorses Bathro (Schiffer Book for Collectors) [Paperback]

Arleen Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2007 | Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors

There are few collectibles that so vividly mark a design period as do the colorful ceramic fish, bubbles, mermaids, and seahorses of the 1950s and 1960s. The popularity of these bathroom decorations swept the land and became a fad that would be remembered for years to come. They were the creations of gifted artists, ceramic designers, and pottery makers, including Kay Finch, Freeman-McFarlin, Hedi Shoop, Josef Originals, DeForest, and Ceramicraft. In addition, there were countless smaller producers, who started well-intentioned, but all too often short-lived ceramics businesses as hobbies or avocations in their homes or garages. These brightly colored creations are chronicled in this new book with 222 beautiful color photographs, current values, manufacturers marks, company histories, and the reflections and insights of the author. Also included are decorating ideas to help the reader find a fitting place for these collectibles in todays home.

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About the Author

Arleen Smith, from southern California, collects ceramic sea creatures and is a respected authority in this area.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer+publishing Ltd (July 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764313371
• ISBN-13: 978-0764313370
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,800,801 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ceramic Fish,Mermaids & Seahorses, September 17, 2005

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This review is from: Ceramic Fish Mermaids and Seahorses Bathro (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)

This is clearly the best book on the subject of Ceramic Fish, Mermaids & Seahorses of the 1940's and 50's. The photographs are fabulouse and helpful. I do hope that the author Arleen Smith will publish an update to this and add 1960's and 70's to.