Christmas Santa Dolls - Antique to Contemporary / In-Depth Illustrated Book

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SANTA DOLLS:  Historical to Contemporary
by Ann Bahar, Hobby House Press, MD, 1992/1994.
Lavishly illustrated in color, this is “a book of old and new Father Christmas dolls crafted in paper, wood, papier-mâché, metal, cloth, Fimo—almost every conceivable medium and from every imaginable perspective.  It is an ingathering of images from today and yesterday, an effort to provide everyone for whom the magic of Christmas conjures up the face of Santa Claus with an overview of the incredible variety of dolls and display figures that remarkable character has inspired over the years.”
Attention is given to the foremost Father Christmas doll makers today, including Kim Bell, William Bezek, Beth Cameron, Lois Clarkson, Janice Crawley, Glenda Fletcher, Judy Fresk, Lynn Haney, Lew and Barbara Kummerow, Jocelyn Mostrom, Judie Tasch, Roberta Taylor, Judi Vaillancourt, Rosemary Volpi, Faith Wick and many others.  A special section treats of Santa Bears and other animal Santas.  This is a delightful book, profusely illustrated, mostly in color, and written with enthusiasm.  Whether your interest is in doll collecting, Christmas Santas, or both, you will love having this book in your permanent reference library.
8.5” x 11”  hardback with dust cover in  very good condition.  176 pages.
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