Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 368 pages
- Published by: Collector Books June 6, 2006
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1574325051
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1574325058
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Book Dimensions:
11 x 8.7 x 0.9 inches
- Weighs: 3 pounds
Product Description
The Complete Guide to Shirley Temple Dolls and Collectibles is the most accurate and informative book on Shirley Temple memorabilia ever produced. Featuring gorgeous color photographs, detailed descriptions, and current values, the book covers more than 1,000 Shirley Temple items. Separated into easy-to-read sections, this guide has something for every Shirley Temple fan. The composition section identifies every known Ideal Shirley Temple doll outfit made in the 1930s, foreign Shirley Temple dolls, and look-a-likes. A complete listing of dolls and outfits spanning the 1950s through the present can be found in the vinyl and porcelain sections. The chapter on paper products includes paper dolls, books, activity sets, sheet music, movie posters, lobby cards, trading cards, and even cigar bands. The large assortment of childrens dresses, purses, hats, hair bows, and jewelry available throughout the 1930s, 1950s, and 1980s is presented in the clothing and accessories section. Interesting facts about the history behind the dolls and collectibles is also provided, and differences between original and reproduction memorabilia are discussed. Tips are offered for making dolls look their best, and a unique chapter on the importance of Shirley Temple to different generations of fans rounds out the book.
About The Author
Tonya Bervaldi began watching Shirley Temple movies in the 1980s and began admiring her into her teenage years. She began collecting Shirley Temple memorabilia, going to antique shops and doll shows, and even joined the Shirley Temple Club. Her love for Shirley Temple led her to write her book,
The Complete Guide to Shirley Temple Collectibles.
Reader Reviews
With apologies to Edward Pardella, whose book is excellent in its own right, I must say I am absolutely blown away by this volume. I sold off my collection several years ago--I only have one Shirley doll at this point. So I was not inclined to buy another book on the subject. But the amount of information presented in there is astonishing!!!! I especially liked the photos of the dolls being made (I KNEW it was a curling iron!!!), the restoration section [if only I had had that when I first started collecting--LOL!]. And the section on ST autographs, which was badly needed. Kudos to Tonya Cammeratta for what amounts to a true act of generosity.
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