An Early American Childhood, Dolls, Toys and Playthings of American Youth, 1780-1889 Antique Wedding Cake Toppers And then there is the

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96 pages with 198 color photographs

Richard Simmons was not simply a private collector

from the most elegant of French poupées and bébés to dolls of American childhood such as Schoenhut

An Early American Childhood, Dolls, Toys and Playthings of American Youth, 1780-1889 Antique Wedding Cake Toppers And then there is theBy Florence Theriault. A detailed account of the toys of early American youth through photographs and descriptions of actual examples. These are toys which preceded dolls by several decades as a viable and prominent American industry. 8 1 2" x 8 1 2". 88 pages. Price Key Included. BT 150