Dolls Etcetera: The Ruth E. Funk Private Collection

Funk, Ruth E.; Agostini, Dominic

ISBN 10: 0983239878 / ISBN 13: 9780983239871

Published by Panache, 2013

About this Item

Factory sealed. Remainder mark on edge. Small hole in shrink-wrap. Photography by Dominic Agostini. This collection of colorful photographs is an eclectic mix of dolls from a variety of genres, including more than 500 antique, vintage, and modern dolls from around the world along. Also miniatures, nativities, figurines and handcrafted animals. A very brief description of each doll. 264p. Measures 11 inches square.

Seller Inventory # 33070

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dolls Etcetera: The Ruth E. Funk Private Collection
• Publisher: Panache
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0983239878
• ISBN 13: 9780983239871
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: very good
• Weight: 66 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art Collections

About this title

Synopsis

Celebrating the wonderful world of dolls, this coffee-table book displays the impressively diverse assemblage of Ruth E. Funk, a beloved American artist and doll enthusiast. It pays homage to doll-making and the unique character of each hand-crafted creation, whether a humble rag doll, a wooden peg doll, or a high-fashion French collectible. While Ruth’s eclectic collection does include a number of priceless treasures, it would not be complete without her most cherished ethnic pieces: simply constructed yet absolutely fascinating national dolls that proudly display the costumes and culture of their homelands. Her more than 500 dolls—antique, vintage, and modern—are photographically featured and described in terms of nationality, materiality, size, and significance. The approachable book includes the story of the author’s personal doll collecting journey as well as collector tips and resources, making it an exceptional source of inspiration for doll lovers of all ages.

About the Author

Ruth E. Funk is an accomplished artist and crafter, the author of Cloth and Culture, and the former director of education at the Albany Institute of History and Art. She lives in Melbourne, Florida. Dominic Agostini is a freelance photographer who specializes in lifestyle and portrait photography. He lives in Satellite Beach, Florida.