Christmas Past [Paperback]

Robert Brenner (Author)

Book Description

Series: A Schiffer Book for Collectors | Publication Date: January 1, 2000

The historical importance, makers, materials, and rarity of Christmas trees, decorations, and ornaments of all kinds are discussed in detail, including glass ornaments, all types of lighting from candles to electricity, cotton and paper ornaments, and Dresdens. All the major manufacturers are identified and much personal information is given about the families that developed the Christmas ornament industry into big business internationally. Christmas Past includes beautiful color pictures of extremely rare, exquisite glass balls and figurals and early electric lamps.

Product Details

• Paperback: 195 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd; Revised edition (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764301721
• ISBN-13: 978-0764301728
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 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: #1,010,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent resource for collecting true vintage ornaments, November 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Christmas Past (Paperback)

I found this book most helpful in identifying true vintage ornaments as well as their value. It covers in great detail why specific materials were used for a given time including the color variations. It also contains stories and cuts from celebrations long ago which I found very informative. I came away with a great deal of knowledge and will carry this with me on all my hunts. Highly recommend!