Dolls Etcetera: The Ruth E. Funk Private Collection

Funk, Ruth E.; Dominic Agostini; Anita M. Kasmar; Lilian M. Oliveira

ISBN 10: 0983239878 / ISBN 13: 9780983239871

Published by Panache Partners LLC, Plano, TX, 2012

About this Item

264 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Very good to near fine dust jacket. With built-in ribbon bookmark. No remainder mark. Published 2012. First Edition / First Printing. 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of bookbinding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dolls Etcetera: The Ruth E. Funk Private Collection
• Publisher: Panache Partners LLC, Plano, TX
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0983239878
• ISBN 13: 9780983239871
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Dust Jacket

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.