Plastic Novelties and Toys of the '40s, '50s, and '60s

Plastic Novelties and Toys of the '40s, '50s, and '60s

by Jean Rossi
Plastic Novelties and Toys of the '40s, '50s, and '60s

Plastic Novelties and Toys of the '40s, '50s, and '60s

by Jean Rossi

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Overview

If you grew up in the 1940s, '50s or '60s, you will surely recognize the delightful toys and figures that spring from these pages. Made of colorful, durable polystyrene plastic, these novelties were originally found in five and dime stores, hardware stores, and department store catalogs. Cheerful, inexpensive, and often holiday related, these are the things that dreams were made of. Today, these same nostalgic and charming figures are eagerly sought by adult collectors at antique shows, flea markets, and online auctions. In this enjoyable and informative book, Jean Rossi gives readers a tour of the major companies that produced these plastic delights, including E. Rosen, Irwin, Knickerbocker, and Union Products. Hundreds of color photos showcase chubby Santas on skis and snowshoes, bunnies pushing carriages and wheelbarrows, roosters that rattle, Valentine hearts and figures, Halloween pumpkins, beguiling witches on motorcycles, and more — all guaranteed to evoke warm childhood memories. Background information on the development of plastic, tips on evaluating and caring for your collection, and current values all are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780764314407
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date: 11/30/2001
Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors Ser.
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)
Age Range: 15 - 18 Years

About the Author

Jean Rossi is a retired journalist from Rhode Island and avid collector of all things holiday related. She has been a buyer and seller of vintage Christmas articles for fifteen years and has a large collection of hard plastic novelties.
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