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Art of Lionel Trains by Roger Carp Toy Trains and American Dreams hc dj
Art of Lionel Trains by Roger Carp Toy Trains and American Dreams
The Art of Lionel Trains
Toy Trains and American Dreams
Roger Carp
Hard cover dust jacket
Copyright 2003
Contents
acknowledgments 4
introduction 6
chapter one
dreams of ambition, 1900-1923 20
chapter two
dreams of consumption, 1920-1933 36
chapter three
dreams of authority, 1931-1947 60
chapter four
dreams of security, 1946-1964 82
chapter five
dreams of nostalgia, 1963-1993 114
chapter six
dreams of tomorrow, 1990-2003 132
The Art of Lionel Trains showcases the finest of these pictures. Familiar images, plus a number of surprises, reveal how artists have turned to different techniques and media to depict the majesty and pleasures of Lionel trains. Leafing through this book is sure to rekindle memories of beloved toys and the warmth of family.
Art found in catalog covers, newspaper advertising, and other Lionel marketing pieces sheds light on hopes and beliefs typical of Americans since 1900. Sentimental, evocative pictures capture the dreams of children and their parents. Anyone fascinated by the evolution of toy trains and commercial art and curious about how playthings reflect cultural values will find it difficult to put down The Art of Lionel Trains.
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