Popular American Marbles

Author : Dean Six
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006-12
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0764326406

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Popular American Marbles by Dean Six Pdf

Over 360 beautiful color photos display machine-made marbles in many varieties. They were produced by American manufacturers, including Alley Agate, Champion, Jackson Marble, Master Glass, Playrite, and Vacor. Marbles displayed include Cat's Eyes, Glassies, Moss Agates, Opals, Patches, Swirls, and more. The text provides fascinating facts about each company's marble production. A helpful rating system indicates which marble types from each firm were its good, better, or best work. A bibliography and index are included. Values for the marbles displayed are found in the captions. This book will be a thrill for all who enjoy a passion for beautiful glass.

Author : Wikipedia contributors
Publisher : e-artnow sro
Page : 1088 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Focus On: 100 Most Popular American Internet Celebrities by Wikipedia contributors Pdf

Author : George Ripley,Charles Anderson Dana
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 938 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UOM:39015068381394

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The American Cyclopaedia by George Ripley,Charles Anderson Dana Pdf

Author : Robert Block
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 076433994X

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Marbles Identification and Price Guide by Robert Block Pdf

More than 500 color photos display marbles of all types, including Indians, Aggies, Steelies, transitionals, M.F. Christensen & Son, Akro Agate and more.

Author : Sharon M. Scott
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216156703

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Toys and American Culture by Sharon M. Scott Pdf

Tracing developments in toy making and marketing across the evolving landscape of the 20th century, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference guide to America's most popular playthings and the culture to which they belong. From the origins of favorite playthings to their associations with events and activities, the study of a nation's toys reveals the hopes, goals, values, and priorities of its people. Toys have influenced the science, art, and religion of the United States, and have contributed to the development of business, politics, and medicine. Toys and American Culture: An Encyclopedia documents America's shifting cultural values as they are embedded within and transmitted by the nation's favorite playthings. Alphabetically arranged entries trace developments in toy making and toy marketing across the evolving landscape of 20th-century America. In addition to discussing the history of America's most influential toys, the book contains specific entries on the individuals, organizations, companies, and publications that gave shape to America's culture of play from 1900 to 2000. Toys from the two decades that frame the 20th century are also included, as bridges to the fascinating past—and the inspiring future—of American toys.

Author : Dean Six,Susie Metzler,Michael Johnson
Publisher : Schiffer Book for Collectors
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0764324640

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American Machine-Made Marbles by Dean Six,Susie Metzler,Michael Johnson Pdf

Over 590 color photos display machine-made marbles from the twentieth century, including the most extensive collection of marble packaging ever assembled. Marble factories whose products and packaging are displayed include Akro Agate, Christiansen Agate, Davis Marble, Heaton Agate, Kokomo Opalescent, Libbey-Owens-Ford, Marble King, Peltier, Ravenswood, and Vitro. Values are included in the captions.

Author : Everett Grist
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Marbles (Game)
ISBN : 1574324993

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Everett Grist's Big Book of Marbles by Everett Grist Pdf

A comprehensive identification and value guide for both antque and machine-made marbles.

Author : Lewis Feuchtwanger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1859
Category : Building stones
ISBN : BL:A0017823415

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A Popular Treatise on Gems by Lewis Feuchtwanger Pdf

Author : Joyce D. Duncan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004-11-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781851095599

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Sport in American Culture by Joyce D. Duncan Pdf

A unique and timely exploration of the cultural impact of sport on American society, including lifestyles, language, and thinking. Sport in American Culture is the first and only reference work to provide an in-depth and up-to-date exploration of sport and its impact on American culture. Essays from more than 200 scholars, professionals, and sports enthusiasts address how sport has changed our lifestyles, language, and thinking. Arranged alphabetically, the work introduces key sport figures and national icons, with a focus on their cultural impact, examines individual sports and how they have influenced society, and discusses such phenomena as the billion-dollar athletic apparel industry, sport as big business, and the effect of sport on gender, racial views, pride, and nationalism. In addition to expected topics, the work also includes less studied areas such as myths, audience rituals, Wheaties, comic books, the hula hoop, and religion.

Author : Lewis Feuchtwanger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1859
Category : Building stones
ISBN : NYPL:33433090765144

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A Popular Treatise on Gems, in Reference to Their Scientific Value by Lewis Feuchtwanger Pdf

Author : Nancy I. Sanders
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781556526534

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A Kid's Guide to African American History by Nancy I. Sanders Pdf

Describes the history and contributions of African Americans as well as creating hands-on activities, songs, and games.

Author : Rodney P. Carlisle
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Amusements
ISBN : 9781438116921

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Handbook to Life in America by Rodney P. Carlisle Pdf

Examines the history, events and people in the years after the Revolutionary War up to the Civil War, gathered by historians, scientists, archaeologists, and other scholars.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1865
Category : Electronic
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CU06848630

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The New American Encyclopaedia by Anonim Pdf

Author : Charles Anderson Dana,George Ripley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1873
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UTEXAS:059172110358569

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The New American Cyclopaedia by Charles Anderson Dana,George Ripley Pdf

Author : Paul Baumann
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004-11-30
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781440225239

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Collecting Antique Marbles by Paul Baumann Pdf

Marbles evoke memories of childhood and simpler times; perhaps this is why they are collected with such enthusiasm! Marble fans won't want to go without this fantastic reference, which has been the standard collecting guide since its first publication nearly 35 years ago. Collecting Antique Marbles not only provides up-to-date pricing information, it provides collecting tips and advice on the hobby every collector should know. This long-awaited 4th edition provides a full-color look at the rarest and most collectible marbles in the world, aiding in identification and giving marble enthusiasts an eyeful of what's out there. A history of marble types and manufacturers is included in the book, as well as important information on spotting fakes and reproductions. A new chapter on Carpet Bowls joins updated chapters on German Swirls, Onionskins, Clambroths and Indians; Lutz; Sulphides and End-of-Day; Transition and Machine-Made, and many more.