Snow Babies, Santas, and Elves: Collecting Christmas Bisque Figures [Paperback]

Mary Morrison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2007

Snow babies appeal not only to Christmas enthusiasts, but to collectors of dolls, figurines, and miniatures. Principally manufactured in Germany in the early part of this century, these tiny grouted figures decorated cakes in England and mantel pieces in the United States. Today they are avidly sought by collectors, who still use them to create little winter scenes. This carefully researched and documented book explores the origins of snow babies. (Were they created to honor Marie Peary, the daughter of Admiral Peary and the first white baby born in Northern Greenland?) The collection of 700 color photographs, the largest ever published, displays exquisite all-white pieces and the smaller action snow babies. It also introduces the reader to the rare blue and pink snow pieces. Included are chapters on bisque Santas (over 150 of them), elves, dwarves, snowmen, buildings, animals, and other pieces that are collected and displayed with snow babies. A rarity scale and price guide are included.

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About the Author

Mary Morrison, who collects and writes in Marin County, California, has been an educator all her adult life. Here she has compiled pages of information on identifying, categorizing, cleaning, and displaying these wonderful little figures. Her book is sure to delight anyone who is interested in dolls or antique Christmas, or who merely loves fine old bisque.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (July 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887404936
• ISBN-13: 978-0887404931
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 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: #1,608,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The "Bible" for Snowbabies, September 11, 2002

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Elsie and Ellis (Nebraska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Snow Babies, Santas, and Elves: Collecting Christmas Bisque Figures (Paperback)

This is an excellent reference book. I have used it for years to help me date, identify, and price older snowbabies. There are many color pictures, all of which are clear and sharp. Good descriptions. Easy to follow price list. If you collect older snowbabies you will want to own this book. Watch Mary Morrison's website for a new book that she will be publishing. As good as this one is I am looking forward to the next one.