Dolls, Toys and Games. Turn-of-the-Century. The
complete illustrated Carl P. Stirn Catalog from 1893. New
Introd. by Mary L. Stevens Heininger. By Stirn, Carl P.:
Ford Museum / Dover Publ., 1990. Gebraucht,
aber gut erhalten. - Over 1000 Illustrationen. - By the
1890's, Carl P. Stirn's Manhattan-based company was a
leading importer and distributor of a spectacular line of
toys ranging from dolls, stuffed animals and musical
instruments to tea sets, magic lanterns and steamboats.
His illustrated wholesale catalog of 1893, reproduced here
from a rare original in the collection of Henry Ford
Museum & Greenfield Village, offers fascinating glimpses
of the many objects of delight created in America and
abroad to entertain and instruct children at the turn of
the century. Bisque babies, washable dolls with
moving eyes, toy pianos, tin trumpets, Noah"s arks,
doll-houses, toy theaters, surprise boxes, fancy rolling
hoops and Japanese bird kites are just a few of the many
toys pictured (over 1000 illustrations) and described. The
selection of mechanical tin toys is especially engaging,
including a galloping horse and rider, an elevated
railroad, Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, and Santa Claus
driving his sleigh. The iron toys typical of the period are
represented as well, among them fully equipped kitchen
ranges and a variety of toy banks. Complete original
descriptive copy, specifications and prices are included
for each item.
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