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

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. Ill., col.collectors and collecting, clothing and dress, 1950-1959, furniture, leisure, toys, film, jewellery, cinema, collectibles