J Chein & Co American Toymaker by Alan Jaffe More than 500 photographs illustrate

More than 500 photographs illustrate design elements that make this furniture distinctive and attractive to a wide audience today

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bookends are displayed from their beginnings in 19th-century Europe

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J Chein & Co American Toymaker by Alan Jaffe More than 500 photographs illustrateTable of Contents With handsome color photographs, archival photos, patent drawings, early advertising, and extensive research, this is the first comprehensive look at J. Chein toys, the process of their creation, and the colorful history of the company. Over 450 full color photos of the toys, including views of original lithographic sheets, factory production, prototype models, and rare catalog pages are featured. Information on trademarks and the