Christmas,1940-1959: A Collector's Guide to Decorations and Customs (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

By Robert Brenner

Book Overview

This in-depth review of Christmas history and traditions in the United States covers a period that most Americans remember well. Everyone will appreciate this nostalgic look at Christmas decorating customs, electric lighting innovations, and tree decorations, all of which changed drastically as a result of World War II. This period of Christmas history witnessed the advent of machine-produced glass ornaments, bubble lights, Italian miniature lights, Matchless Stars, and a proliferation of decorations produced in Japan, Europe, and the United States. With many historical photos, color pictures of decorations from each decade, a detailed text, and a price guide, this book will be thoroughly enjoyed by collectors, holiday enthusiasts, historians, and anyone fascinated with Christmas itself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764314750
• ISBN13: 9780764314759
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Christmas, 1940-1959: a Collectors Guide

Arrived in timely fashion and even though used was in excellent condition I am thoroughly enjoying reliving Christmas from my childhood through this book. It did miss one of my favorite ornaments - the tulle angels with spun cotton heads that I now try to collect.

Antique ornaments

Book is a wealth of knowledge for the serious collector. My book looked brand new

Perfectly Nostalgic

This book is excellent! The author does a great job balancing impressive information with warm memories of Christmases past. I have found that element lacking in so many other "collectors" types of books. This book will definitely remain one of my all-time favorites!