How to be a Doll Detective [Paperback]

Patsy Moyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 3, 2001

This book guides the reader through the "elementary" clues for solving the mysteries of dolls. These clues will help you to determine what materials were used for the head, body and hair, and the category of the doll in question. You will learn how important the length of a doll is in determining when it was made. The 225 photos (32 pages in full colour) and 159 illustrations will help the collector, dealer, or any interested individual to discover not only when a doll was made but also where it was made and who made it. The Makers and Marks Section includes 162 doll makers and manufacturers with information including mould numbers, sizes, manufacturing dates and references for over 1600 dolls. This book is an invaluable source for anyone who owns a doll or dreams of owning one. It is a "must have" for anyone who is curious about dolls.

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About the Author

Patsy Moyer shares a wealth of experiences with her readers. She has written 5 volumes of "Modern Collectible Dolls" and 5 editions of "Doll Values". Her bi-monthly "Patsy and Friends Newsletter" explores modern composition dolls. Actively involved in the United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC) and Modern Doll Collectors, Inc., she has served on many non-profit projects. In 1998 she received the UFDC's Award of Excellence for Education. The readers of "How to be a Doll Detective" are in for a fun and educational treat!

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (November 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970337817
• ISBN-13: 978-0970337818
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,828,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars doll book, April 9, 2008

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Anita P. Hodgson "Tealeafer" (Southern Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to be a Doll Detective (Paperback)

For some reason I did not like this book.. There was the odd reference I found informative. The author is great and has produced wonderful reference books... Maybe I am odd or at a different level, and maybe others would find this book helpful, but this is a book I would not keep in my reference library..... thank you..