Old Salem Toy Museum Series Collectable Antique Toys 2005 Pbk Thomas Gray

Description: PorterMonkey presents ... Old Salem Toy Museum (The Old Salem Toy Museum Series) ISBN:1879704099 Author:Gray, Thomas A. Publisher:Old Salem Inc Release Date:2005 Seller Category:COLLECTABLE TOYS Qty Available:1 Condition:Used: Very Good Sku: 50VG11122toy4J5 Notes: Very nice copy. Clean, unmarked interior text and photographs, no highlighting, underlining or writing. Softcover book clean and bright, very light edge, corner, shelf wear. No rips, chips, stains or tears. Photos are of the actual item you will receive. Old Salem Toy Museum (The Old Salem Toy Museum Series). Thomas Gray. 2005, Old Salem Inc. Ships quickly and with care.Summary:The Old Salem Toy Museum Catalog showcases a unique collection of toys dating from the third century to the 1920s, highlighting pieces from Europe, Britain, and America, with a focus on toys once owned by Moravian children in 19th-century Salem, North Carolina. This catalog, enriched by essays and detailed captions from the museum’s cofounder, offers a visually engaging, historical perspective on how toys reflect societal values and childhood evolution over time. Description:Tors elicit strong responses from children and adults alike. For adults, memories of simpler times seem to rush forward with the recognition of a familiar toy from ones past. Toys are also valuable artifacts that shed light on the attitudes of past societies.As the first objects to which children are exposed, toys are a window through which we can see the evolution of childhood over time, how different cultures educated and prepared their children for adulthood, and the levels of craftsmanship attainable by artists and artisans in a particular place and time.The Old Salem Toy Museum exhibits an exquisite collection of toys from the third century through to the 1920s made in Europe, Britain, and America. At the core of the museum are toys owned and played with by Moravian children who lived in the Salem, North Carolina, area during the 1800s.This beautiful catalog presents a survey of the Toy Museum's significant collection.Informative essays and captions written by the museum's cofounder provide context for the objects, and captivating photographs bring the collection to life. Enjoy a private tour of the Old Salem Toy Museum whenever and wherever you like! Don't forget to check out other great deals in our eBay Store!!

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Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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