by:
Darcy Noble, John
Noble, John Darcy

Publisher:
Hobby House Pr
Published:January 21, 2000
ISBN:0875885276
Format:Hardcover
Pages:128

Description: From the Back Cover
Viewing rare and lovely dolls through John Darcy Noble's eyes is to enter a fantasyland of enchantment. Whether he is a discussing the exquisite religious figure that are precursors of play dolls, telling stories about 18th century aristocrats' toys, or explaining about early 19th century commercially made dolls, John Darcy Noble's vision brings that era and society to life.

About the Author
John Darcy Noble was born in 1923 in Greenwich, a suburb of London on the river Thames, which at that time was still a Dickensian backwater. This creative little boy grew up well aware of and fascinated by the tangible relics of gas-lit London. Even his bedtime was signaled by the arrival of the street lamplighter, immortalized by Robert Louis Stevenson in the poem that John Darcy knew by heart.

He began to collect old toys when he was six years old, Trading a nice new puzzle with a schoolmate,... read more

Book Description
A pastiche of the most interesting rare and early dolls by the weaver of words, former curator of the Museum of the City of NY, John Darcy Noble. An expert on early wooden and wax dolls up to the early bisque dolls, Mr. Noble gives his insights into the social periods that produced these interesting and lovely dolls. Religious figures from the 17th century through toy dolls from the last quarter of the 19th are discussed and pictured. Enjoyable reading and an excellent reference on rare and unusual dolls, this is a "must have" book! 75 color photos 128 pages. 8-1/2" x 11" HB.