Through the Nursery Window: A History of Antique and Collectible Dolls in Australia, 1788-1950

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This is a detailed history of dolls in Australia, from the European settlement in 1788 until after World War II, when dolls were mass-produced. More than a catalog of dolls, the book provides fascinating glimpses of the lives of the dolls’ original owners. From the exquisite works of art produced by nineteenth-century European factories to humble peg and rag dolls, Rait traces changing patterns of Australian childhood. Providing detailed descriptions of the dolls… More >>

Through the Nursery Window: A History of Antique and Collectible Dolls in Australia, 1788-1950