{"product_id":"1971-the-george-brown-toy-sketchbook-50479","title":"1971 The George Brown Toy Sketchbook | Vintage Book | Collectible","description":"\u003cp\u003e1971 The George Brown Toy Sketchbook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating vintage volume reproducing the original toy designs of George W. Brown, a 19th-century American inventor, craftsman, and toy maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally created between the 1850s and 1870s, Brown’s watercolor sketches document an imaginative collection of toys and miniature objects, from steamships, locomotives, horse-drawn carriages, and streetcars to delicately illustrated household items and tin toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdited with an introduction by Edith F. Barenholtz, this 1971 edition by The Pyne Press presents a facsimile reproduction of Brown’s original sketchbook, preserving the charming details, colors, and character of his hand-painted designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 58 full-page color plates, the book offers a remarkable glimpse into 19th-century American toy making, early industrial design, and the visual culture of the Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual and beautifully illustrated collectible for admirers of vintage illustration, antique toys, Americana, and design history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* First edition, published in 1971\u003cbr\u003e\n* Edited by Edith F. Barenholtz\u003cbr\u003e\n* 58 full-page color plates\u003cbr\u003e\n* Original watercolor toy designs\u003cbr\u003e\n* Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n* English language\u003cbr\u003e\n* Publisher: The Pyne Press\u003cbr\u003e\n* Dimensions: Approximately 11 × 14.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n* Condition: Very good vintage condition. Please see photos for details\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monet's Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67952413704468,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/9033\/2948\/files\/il_fullxfull.8822607233_5d97.jpg?v=1793472498","url":"https:\/\/monetslibrary.com\/products\/1971-the-george-brown-toy-sketchbook-50479","provider":"Monet's Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}