A guide to the collection of different types of toys, including advice to collectors. Some information and photographs of small collections, including dolls, tinplate toys, teddy bears, toy trains, die-cast toys, T.V. toys. Bibliog. index.toys - collectors, games, puzzles

144p. Ill., col.This book is filled with period classics of the 1950's, ranging from the finest designer creations to the ultimate in chainstore kitsch. The book is divided into three sections : Homestyle - takes the reader inside the 1950's house, featuring furniture, glass, ceramics, lighting and kitchenware; Fashion - uncovers women's wear and examines men's clothing and desirable accessories; Leisure - features children's toys, books, cinema, rock and pop. collectors and collecting, clothing and dress, 1950-1959, furniture, leisure, toys, film, jewellery, cinema, collectibles