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The Abcs Of Abc Ware
Shipkowitz, Davida; Shipkowitz, Irving
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Description for The Abcs Of Abc Ware
Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1027 color & 35 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WC; WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 223 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1602.
This delightful book examines the graphics found on all kinds of children's alphabet ware, along with fascinating histories of the firms that produced it. Primarily made in nineteenth century Britain, America, and Germany, these ceramic plates, metal table and flatware, glass dishes, and mugs are considered a reflection of the technologies, values, and styles of the Victorian era. Alphabetically arranged, the twenty-six lettered chapters each tell part of the story: A begins the tale with a bit of American history, B tells of the early bonfires and nineteenth century bottle ovens, C discusses commercialism, D displays deep dishes, E reviews ... Read more
This delightful book examines the graphics found on all kinds of children's alphabet ware, along with fascinating histories of the firms that produced it. Primarily made in nineteenth century Britain, America, and Germany, these ceramic plates, metal table and flatware, glass dishes, and mugs are considered a reflection of the technologies, values, and styles of the Victorian era. Alphabetically arranged, the twenty-six lettered chapters each tell part of the story: A begins the tale with a bit of American history, B tells of the early bonfires and nineteenth century bottle ovens, C discusses commercialism, D displays deep dishes, E reviews ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764315374
SKU
V9780764315374
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Ref
99-1
About Shipkowitz, Davida; Shipkowitz, Irving
Davida and Irv Shipkowitz share a passion for collecting ABC ware that has guided their ongoing travels and research. Irv has a faculty appointment as Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Southern California and Davida assesses the performance of student teachers at the California State University, Northridge.
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