
Celluloid
Collectibles From the Dawn of Plastics
Robert Brenner(Author)
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Published on 21. May 1999
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-0-7643-0833-8 (ISBN)
Description
A sweeping survey of the early world of plastics is presented here in text and over 500 color photographs of celluloid toys, ornaments, jewelry, greeting cards, dolls, and much more. Advertisements from early twentieth century catalog pages futher chronicle the artifacts made with this enchanting early plastic. Celluloid objects of many forms and functions are included, ranging from holiday items and novelties to children's play things and utilitarian objects--all of which would have been found scattered throughout homes during the early decades of the twentieth century.
Additionally, a concise but colorful history of the development of celluloid is provided (including startling accounts of exploding billiard balls and curling dentures). Values are found in the captions of the objects illustrated. A bibliography is provided as well. This book is a fascinating look back at the celluloid products of yesteryear.
Additionally, a concise but colorful history of the development of celluloid is provided (including startling accounts of exploding billiard balls and curling dentures). Values are found in the captions of the objects illustrated. A bibliography is provided as well. This book is a fascinating look back at the celluloid products of yesteryear.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Atglen
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Over 500 photos
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
1501 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7643-0833-8 (9780764308338)
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Person
Robert Brenner has been collecting, and studying celluloid objects for over thirty years. Mr. Brenner is also an avid collector of Christmas ornaments. In each case, the objects which fascinate him have also become the subjects of Mr. Brenner's books.