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The Other Russian Dolls
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Discover the captivating world of Russian dolls with this essential guide that delves deep into their history and significance. Spanning from the 1920s to the 1980s, this beautifully illustrated hardback book offers valuable insights for doll collectors, enthusiasts, and historians alike. With over 800 high-quality photographs, you will explore various ethnic dolls, each meticulously dressed in costumes that reflect Russia's rich cultural tapestry. Learn about the intricate details of antique bisque and cloth stockinette dolls from the 1920s, the unique composition dolls of the 30s and 40s, and the vibrant plastic dolls produced during the 60s and 80s that celebrated the USSR’s fifteen republics. This comprehensive resource includes expert tips on identification, as well as rare postcards, advertising materials, and press photos that enhance understanding of these cherished collectibles. Whether you are looking to appraise, collect, or simply appreciate the beauty of Russian dolls, this book is your essential companion. Delve into the folklore of Russian tea cozy dolls and much more in this definitive guide to Russian doll history—a must-have for collectors and cultural enthusiasts who wish to uncover the stories behind these enchanting artifacts.
Author: Linda Holderbaum Publisher: Schiffer Books
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 217 x 279 mm
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 27-09-2019
As interest in Russia increases, increased value and attention are focused on its history-rich ethnic dolls, and this is the only comprehensive resource available. For those who collect, deal in, or appraise dolls from the 1920s to the 1980s, here are essential tips on identification; helpful resource documents such as rare postcards, advertising, and press photos; and over 800 photos of Russian dolls dressed in costumes representing Russian historical periods, as well as those featuring various ethnic cultures. Begins in the 1920s with antique dolls of bisque and cloth stockinette, then travels into the 1930s and 1940s for the composition dolls, and moves on to the 1960s through the 1980s, when the USSR was showcasing its fifteen republics with dolls of plastic. Also covers dolls representing various folklore characters, as well as the popular Russian tea cozy dolls.
Author: Linda Holderbaum Publisher: Schiffer Books
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 217 x 279 mm
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 27-09-2019
As interest in Russia increases, increased value and attention are focused on its history-rich ethnic dolls, and this is the only comprehensive resource available. For those who collect, deal in, or appraise dolls from the 1920s to the 1980s, here are essential tips on identification; helpful resource documents such as rare postcards, advertising, and press photos; and over 800 photos of Russian dolls dressed in costumes representing Russian historical periods, as well as those featuring various ethnic cultures. Begins in the 1920s with antique dolls of bisque and cloth stockinette, then travels into the 1930s and 1940s for the composition dolls, and moves on to the 1960s through the 1980s, when the USSR was showcasing its fifteen republics with dolls of plastic. Also covers dolls representing various folklore characters, as well as the popular Russian tea cozy dolls.
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