Nippon Dolls and Playthings,9781574322019

Nippon Dolls and Playthings

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ISBN13: 9781574322019
ISBN10: 157432201X
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2001-01-01
Publisher(s): Collector Books
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Summary

With over 800 full color photographs and almost 200 catalog pages and vintage ads, Nippon Dolls & Playthings will become THE guide for your newest hobby. Valuable historical information is provided, as well as answers to frequently asked questions, and backstamps information. Handy doll and plaything inventory sheets are an added bonus, and accurate pricing information assures collectors that they have correct values. In addition, facts on deciphering Nippon bisque head doll marks are included. The hundreds of photos showcase not only all-bisque dolls, but composition dolls, children's porcelain items, bisque head dolls, and celluloid dolls and toys. 2001 values. 8.5 x 11.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 4(1)
Introduction 5(7)
Nippon, The Land of the Rising Sun
12(4)
History of Nippon Playthings
16(12)
Nippon Playthings ``Marching Off to War''
28(7)
Nippon Playthings Wholesalers and Retailers
35(8)
The Morimura Brothers Connection
43(9)
Froebel-Kan's Contribution
52(3)
The Kewpie Infringement
55(9)
A Mystery Doll
64(2)
Nippon Makes a Fashion Statement
66(6)
Wedding Belles
72(4)
Nippon Bathing Beauties
76(3)
Dressing Your Bisque-Head Dolls
79(8)
Care and Handling of Your Dolls
87(5)
Nippon Doll Names
92(18)
Fake Nippon Dolls
110(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
113(10)
Doll and Plaything Inventory Sheets
123(3)
Pricing
126(2)
All-Bisque Dolls
128(38)
Bisque-Head Dolls
166(75)
China Glazed Dolls
241(5)
Celluloid Dolls and Toys
246(12)
Celluloid Doll and Toy Marks
258(3)
Composition Dolls
261(2)
Children's Porcelain Items
263(28)
Porcelain Backstamps
291(2)
The Noritake Company
293(2)
Toys
295(8)
Holiday Items
303(10)
Glossary 313(9)
Bibliography 322(2)
About the Authors 324(1)
Index 325

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