Valentine Treasury: A Century of Valentine Cards
From the first reference to a valentine card in 1625 to modern times, this book celebrates sentimental charm, wit, and romance over the decades in antique valentines. European origins and American traditions, celebration and card sending customs, card designs and themes, artists and manufacturers from Howland, Whitney, Prang, to Gibson, Hallmark, and American Greetings are included.
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-0-7643-0195-7
- EAN: 9780764301957
- Produktnummer: 1696021
- Verlag: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 1997
- Seitenangabe: 208 S.
- Masse: H22.4 cm x B28.4 cm x D2.4 cm 1'412 g
- Abbildungen: 565 color photos
- Gewicht: 1412
- Sonstiges: Tertiary Education (US: College)
Über den Autor
While Bob Brenner has been a leading authority on holiday collectibles, he long ago started collecting Depression glass as well. Recognizing its beauty in both pattern and color, Bob started seeking more information about this elegant tableware. While his main devotion was to Christmas, he amassed thousands of pieces to be displayed in his home in the months when the Brenners were not decorated for holidays. Of course, Royal Ruby is displayed every Christmas and Valentine's Day. His love of craftsmanship and design kept his interest in Depression Glass alive until this opportunity was presented to produce a book which would help collectors appreciate the beauty of this tableware as well as aid collectors in pricing this molded glass of the 1920s and 1930s. Bob teaches high school in Princeton, Wisconsin. He continues to lecture nationally as well as curate major exhibits at such institutions as the Smithsonian, Chinqua-Penn in Reidsville, NC, Pabst Mansion of Milwaukee, WI, and m
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