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Contrary to what one might expect a calico button to be, such as a calico cloth covered button, this book refers to a china button with printed calico designs. A calico textile pattern was printed in ink on paper that was then laid on top of a tray of fired china buttons. As the tray made a second trip through the kiln, heat transferred the inked pattern onto the surface of the button and the paper was burned away. The author, Mr. Wilfred Morgan, was the first person to publish a catalog of calico button patterns.

Collectors of all types of dolls from china to wax to character dolls will find this book an essential visual reference. Hundreds of black and white photos, as well as some color plates, document a wide variety of dolls, including a universal favorite, the bisque doll with closable eyes. Doll collectors from all over America contributed photographs to the book. The Home & Community Life collection at the National Museum of American History Library holds many volumes on dolls, toys, and games, which help historians study the changing trends in playtime and educational activities.

This 80 paged collector's edition stamp album collector's pays homage to many classic American comics, including but not limited to Dick Tracy, Popeye, Li'l Abner, Flash Gordon, and Krazy Kat.