DOLLS IN CANADA; Reflections of Our Heritage , Instructions for Making Them
Language: English
Published by Boardwalk Books, Toronto, 1997
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
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126 pages, more than 100 photos and line drawings. A very interesting survey of traditional folk-art dolls and detailed instructions on how make 16 different kinds dolls, ranging from rag dolls and apple head dolls to dolls with wire frames and corn husk dolls. A great gift for a doll fancier. As new , except for a small whited out price on the top of the inside title page ,not a distraction.
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- Title
- DOLLS IN CANADA; Reflections of Our Heritage , Instructions for Making Them
- Author
- Hislop, Marion E.
- Publisher
- Boardwalk Books, Toronto
- Publication year
- 1997
- Condition
- FINE ( as new)
- Binding
- Perfect Bound, Pictorial Card
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1895681154
- ISBN 13
- 9781895681154
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Dimensions
- 8.5 x 11
- Seller catalogs
- Canadiana, Hobbies
Dolls in Canada is two books in one. The first section is a personal and engaging look at dolls which make up our heritage; pioneer dolls, native peoples dolls, dolls from various cultural groups in Canada, dolls from legends and stories, dolls in different styles and materials, and dolls by Canadian artists.
Part two contains easy-to-follow instructions on how to make over fifteen different types of dolls, from rag dolls to jumping jacks, from hanky panky dolls to clothespeg dolls.
Dolls in Canada is two books in one. The first section is a personal and engaging look at dolls which make up our heritage; pioneer dolls, native people''s dolls, dolls from various cultural groups in Canada, dolls from legends and stories, dolls in different styles and materials, and dolls by Canadian artists.
Part two contains easy-to-follow instructions on how to make over fifteen different types of dolls, from rag dolls to jumping jacks, from hanky panky dolls to clothespeg dolls.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Marion Hislop has had a life-long interest in dollmaking and collecting. This interest became public in 1977 when she put together her "Good Neighbour Doll Show" in order to entertain children in schools and public libraries. This show was made up of dolls both from the various regions of Canada and from the many cultural backgrounds which make up the Canadian mosaic. Mrs. Hislop was born and educated in the city of Toronto. She now lives in Edmonton.
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