Christmas, 1940-1959 A Collector's Guide to Decorations and Customs |
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| Author:
| Brenner, Robert |
| Series title: | A Schiffer Book for Collectors Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7643-2672-1 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2007 |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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This in-depth review of Christmas history and traditions in the United States covers a period that many Americans remember well. See Christmas decorating customs, electric lighting innovations, and tree decorations, all of which changed drastically as a result of World War II. This period of Christmas history witnessed the advent of machine-produced glass ornaments, bubble lights, Italian miniature lights, Matchless Stars, and a proliferation of decorations produced in Japan, Europe,...
More DescriptionThis in-depth review of Christmas history and traditions in the United States covers a period that many Americans remember well. See Christmas decorating customs, electric lighting innovations, and tree decorations, all of which changed drastically as a result of World War II. This period of Christmas history witnessed the advent of machine-produced glass ornaments, bubble lights, Italian miniature lights, Matchless Stars, and a proliferation of decorations produced in Japan, Europe, and the United States. Included are many historical photos, color pictures of decorations from each decade, a detailed text, and updated value guide.