Description:
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. The contents of this book include: Sewing MachinesTypewriteresPhonographsElectric FansSmall Kitchen Appliances and Other Household GadgetsRadiosTelevisionsModern Age Miscellany
INNOVATION AND DESIGN is an exciting introduction to a wide variety of mechanical and electrical objects--from toasters and typewriters to phonographs and fans--all now prized by collectors. Twentieth-century inventors and manufacturers took their visual cues from Art Deco and the sleek lines of mid-century modern design to create household items that were groundbreaking in both form and function. This book, based on Country Living magazine's most popular column, presents the histories and market values of these treasures.
This stunning overview of American design features: The most important twentieth-century innovators and designersMore than 60 full-color photographsIn-depth commentaries on every item with current market values