Vintage Effanbee Patsy Dolls incl. Skippy Mimi Marilee Joan Etc. / Scarce Book

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PATSY DOLL FAMILY ENCYCLOPEDIA: VOLUME I
by Patricia N. Schoonmaker, Hobby House Press, 1992.
Profusely illustrated with 429 color and black-and-white photographs, this book covers the family of dolls by Effanbee known as “Patsy” dolls, including Marilee, Mimi, Skippy, Patsy Ann, Patsykins, Patsyette, Joan, and Patsy Lou.  These dolls date back to the Depression era and the coverage of them is encyclopedic from 1929-1949. The author explains and identifies variant types, known by their bodies.  “Original advertising from old catalogs is included along with rare items from the prestigious F.A.O. Schwartz toy store in New York….The doll collector and student of the doll customs of the Depression era find this research and photographic study of immense help in identifying and enjoying these wonderful Effanbee dolls.”
8.5” x 11” hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  224 pages.
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