Christmas, 1940-1959: A Collector's Guide to Decorations and Customs

by Robert Brenner

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This in-depth review of Christmas history and traditions in the United States covers a period that many Americans remember well. See 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. Included are many historical photos, color pictures of decorations from each decade, a detailed text, and updated value guide.
  • ISBN10 0764318993
  • ISBN13 9780764318993
  • Publish Date 20 February 2004
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 16 May 2014
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 160
  • Language English