Annotated photographs capture the intricate workmanship and characteristics of the greatest dollmakers in the history of the craft and are complemented by analysis of costumes, accessories, and trademarks, advice on collecting, maintenance, and repair, and more.
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From Library Journal
Dolls have had a major role in domestic life for centuries. In addition to being children's toys, they reflect the various cultures, lifestyles, and customs of any given civilization. This chronologically arranged book has been designed to give the collector, or the casual reader, an authoritative evolutionary history of dolls as playthings from 1680 to the present. Primary emphasis is given to the European (French and German) doll manufacturers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries (e.g., Bru, Steiner, Jumeau, and Kestner). Goodfellow describes the construction and use of all types of dolls (wooden, wax, ceramic, bisque, composition, cloth, clothespin, dollhouse, fashion, and homespun), and noted doll authorities Dorothy and Evelyn Jane Coleman provide an excellent introduction. Beautifully designed and illustrated, this is an irresistible selection for serious doll collectors and researchers; appropriate for most public libraries.
- Ann E. Cohen, Rochester P.L., N.Y.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Ann E. Cohen, Rochester P.L., N.Y.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Any number of surprises might greet doll devotees on opening Goodfellow's latest book (after Understanding Dolls [1983] and Rare Character Dolls [1987]). The first surprise is that the author is also the toy and doll curator of the Victoria & Albert's Bethal Green Museum. The second one is that baby dolls originated in Europe, not in the U.S. And third, those oh-so-comforting Raggedy Ann dolls were initially a cartoon drawn by American artist Johnny Gruelle. The list goes on and on, but what come as expected (being a Dorling Kindersley imprint) are exquisite color photographs, a very explicit and diagrammatic text, and expert knowledge. In covering more than three centuries of doll making, the author divides and conquers by types, ranging from wooden to the unusual peddler, boudoir, and half dolls. At the end are tips on buying, as well as appendixes featuring addresses, further reading, and a glossary. Barbara Jacobs
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
My Wife is a Doll Collector,
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This review is from: Ultimate Doll Book (Hardcover)
And she says:This is a good visual reference book, especially if you are a collector of dolls 100 years old (and older). The beautiful wood dolls on page 10 are from the late 1600's - I think a museum would have something like that, but not me. The book is divided into 11 chapters, based on the material the doll is made of, or unusual subject matter such as who they depict. The funniest page is called Patriotic Character Dolls, with all the photos depicting Political Figures (men) from 1890-1918. The text is somewhat sparse, but the photos are stunning. It seems that every page has color photos on it, making this a good buy for an "art book". As an amateur collector, I do not feel that the information in the book is adequate for me to identify a valuable antique from a reproduction. There are interesting suggestions for restoration, so this book would be a good addition to a museum curator's reference library if your museum has old dolls to display. This book is for adults, and its reading level is too advanced for children under 12.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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From rag dolls to baby dolls and national dolls,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Ultimate Doll Book (Hardcover)
Doll collectors and fans will find Caroline Goodfellow's Ultimate Doll Book to be a fine, colorful guide showcasing more than 400 dolls ranging from 18th century simple peg woodens, to 19th century French fashion dolls, down through today's Barbie & Ken. Chapters are packed with color images and even more important, provide portraits of the dolls clothed and unclothed along with identification tips based on structural details. From rag dolls to baby dolls and national dolls, this is packed with insights.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Coffee Table Doll Book,
By LinAnne "Lin22" (Puget Sound) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ultimate Doll Book (Hardcover)
I would consider this book a coffee table book. Why??...Because the photos are like the larger photos used in basic coffee table books. Nothing wrong with that, but this book just skims over the various doll categories. Thus, it is a basic doll book with lovely photos, & great for beginner doll collectors.
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