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Title: The ABC's of ABC Ware Condition: New Author: Davida & Irving Shipkowitz Format: Hardback ISBN-10: 0764315374 EAN: 9780764315374 ISBN: 9780764315374 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Genre: Sports & Hobbies Topic: Architecture & Antiques Release Date: 24/07/2002 Description: This delightful book examines the graphics found on all kinds of children's alphabet ware, along with fascinating histories of the firms that produced it. Primarily made in nineteenth century Britain, America, and Germany, these ceramic plates, metal table and flatware, glass dishes, and mugs are considered a reflection of the technologies, values, and styles of the Victorian era. Alphabetically arranged, the twenty-six lettered chapters each tell part of the story: A begins the tale with a bit of American history, B tells of the early bonfires and nineteenth century bottle ovens, C discusses commercialism, D displays deep dishes, E reviews the role of the ware in educating the young … and so on, all the way to Z. The extensively researched text is accompanied by over 1000 stunning photographs of these historic pieces, with detailed captions providing measurements, information on manufacturers and marks, circa dates, and current values. A must for every enthusiast's library, this unique and comprehensive text guides readers through every aspect of collecting alphabet ware. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 279mm Item Length: 216mm Item Weight: 1424g Release Year: 2002
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