Description: This early out-of-print book provides an in-depth pictorial survey of antique American folk dolls. AMERICAN FOLK DOLLS by Wendy Lavitt, Alfred A. Knopf, NY, 1982. Lavishly illustrated in color and black-and-white, this scarce out-of-print book provides a comprehensive survey of American folk dolls. Chapter topics include cloth dolls, corn and wooden dolls, apple, nut and bean dolls, Black dolls, Indian dolls and a miscellaneous section. Superb color illustrations support this text which is especially strong in its portrayal of ethnic dolls. Indian dolls are subdivided into Arctic, Woodland, and other regional types. Antique dolls made by African-Americans living under slavery are shown in inspiring color plates as well. Here is an authoritative text that will appeal to collectors and curators of folk art or of doll collections as well as general Americana. 8.4“ x 10.2“ softback with dust cover in very good condition. 133 pages. Free media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States. Rates vary for international mailings.
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Location: Phillipsburg, Kansas
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Antique: Yes
Title: Folk Dolls
Publisher: Alfred . Knop
Age Level: 16+
Industry: Dolls & Bears
Brand: reference book
Publication Year: 1992
Type: reference book
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Contributors: varies
Theme: reference book
Features: Antique
Number of Pages: 133
