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Art of Patti Playpal by Rita McCloskey, Jennifer Kohn and Pauline Yohe (2004, Hardcover)
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Discover the "Art of Patti Playpal" by Jennifer A. H. Kohn and Rita J. McCloskey, a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of dolls. This hardcover edition, published by Reverie Pub Co in 2004, is a comprehensive look into the iconic doll, its history, and its impact on the world of collectibles.
- Buy It NowART OF PATTI PLAYPAL By Jennifer A. H. Kohn & Rita J. Mccloskey - Hardcover
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This book celebrates Patti Playpal and her family of dolls, popular vinyl playthings of the 1950s and 1960s. The authors, long time Patti collectors and experts, provide insights from Neil Estern, the original sculptor, share new information and present beautiful colour photos of rare dolls and outfits.Product Identifiers
PublisherReverie Publishing Company
ISBN-101932485112
ISBN-139781932485110
eBay Product ID (ePID)30783653
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicDolls, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorPauline Yohe, Jennifer Kohn, Rita Mccloskey
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Height0.4in.
Item Length9.3in.
Item Width12.6in.
Item Weight41.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Publication Year2004
FormatHardcover
Dewey Edition0
Book TitleArt of Patti Playpal
Lccn2003-097217
Target AudienceTrade
Lc Classification NumberNk4894.3.P53k64 2004
Table of ContentThe Artist; The Wax Modeller; Patti Playpal: Her Anatomy and Markings; Patti's Hairstyles and Makeup; Patti Gets Dressed; Peter Paypal: 1960-62; The Babies: Penny, Suzy, Bonnie and Johnny; Plus Cousins Saucy Walker and Bye Bye Baby; Shirley Temple; Care and Maintenance of the Playpals; Beyond the Playpals; Bibliography.
Number of Pages176 Pages
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- Feb 04, 2017
the magic of being a kid again with patty...
this book had a wealth of knowledge in it......the history of patty play pal and the companion dolls......how to clean them......all the workmanship that goes into them...info about the sculptor and so many pictures that will make you so very proud to be a kid at heart again..the dolls are breathtaking.....beautifully written....................Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 22, 2017
Patti and Family
Information that is provided in this book really helps you understand The company and the people that as involved in making these dolls by Ideal and American Character the product used and how the dolls came about . Very informative book also on the care of the dolls once you have chosen a doll for your collection . I found all this information as well as care dress type hair type even eyelashes and identifying information educational . If you are a doll collector or just want to read about Patti PayPal this is a wonderful book to ad to your collection.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Apr 05, 2021
Beautiful and informative reference book - a MUST for all Playpal collectors.
This is an excellent and beautiful guide to Ideal Doll Company’s Patti Playpal family dolls. Page after page of gorgeous photos and loads of information including original outfits and hairstyles, body types, eye colors, and even repair guides and restoration tips. A must have for the serious Playpal collector but also a beautiful coffee table book for anyone who loves vintage dolls. Also covered are Peter Playpal, Saucy Walker, Penny, Bonnie and Suzy Playpal as well as many others. It’s worth every cent!Verified purchase: Yes
- Feb 27, 2022
The book is superb!
Love the content. So shocked at what's inside the covers. Can't put it down. Patti's legend is amazing. You have to read it to find the real superstars!Verified purchase: Yes
- Jun 07, 2016
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I really enjoy reading all the information it contains .I have learned more than I thought I knew and I collect patti playpals didn't know all the dresses patti wore. A seller I bought some patti dresses told me about the Art of Patti playpal. She displayed some of her dolls they are beautiful in this book her name is Geneva Besey. I was always scared to wash my dolls hair now I know how.I give it definitely a 5 star. Thank you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 20, 2020
Beautiful book. Clever concept. Authors very knowledgeable.
Very well researched. Clever concept showing the doll out and about. Gorgeous photosVerified purchase: Yes
- Dec 21, 2021
Very good title
It’s a very good book that gives lots of useful information that is difficult to obtain, if looking online. Lots of history and clothing information including the other Patti dolls from other companies. Thank youVerified purchase: Yes
- Oct 30, 2018
Very Informative
I just love this book. It has beautiful pictures and is very educational. If you are a collector of Patti Playpals......this is the book for you!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 01, 2020
Excellent source of information on Playpal dolls!
The book contains so much information on the Playpal dolls, and the photographs are beautiful! In addition to information about the dolls, there is also much information about their clothing. There is also some information about some of the other dolls from the same era.Verified purchase: Yes
- Apr 25, 2023
The Art of Patti PlayPal is the correct title, it is an art form that I never thought about.
This book is for everyone. It is well written and draws you into the story whether you are a Patti PayPal fan or not. And the pictures only add to this delightful book. I would recommend this book to anyone.Verified purchase: Yes
