(10) MINIATURE COLLECTOR BOOKS - Acquire Publishing Co. - Vintage - 1983-1984

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(10) MINIATURE COLLECTOR
BOOKS
for the Complete Miniatures Hobbyist
Acquire Publishing Co.
Vintage
1983 & 1984
April 1983 - Japanese Dollhouse
June 1983- Golden Tusked Elephant
August 1983 - A Case for Vignettes
October 1983 - A Louisiana Home
December 1983 - Merry Christmas
Jan/Feb 1984 - Chippendale China Shop
Mar/Apr 1984 - Pianos Galore!
May/Jun 1984 - Adams & Mulford Furniture
Jul/Aug 1984
- Small Ideas
Sep/Oct 1984 - Masters Revisited
Excellent Condition!!!
Tiny Bit of Wear!!
MINIATURE COLLECTOR - Japanese Dollhouse - April 1983 -
Features - Cataloguing Your Miniatures-
A Step by Step Guide to a System That Will Never Let You Forget What You Own, Where You Got it & What It's Worth,
Miniatures Around the World:Japan's Elusive Treasures
-This Country's Miniatures Tradition is Rich, But Finding Authentic Pieces Isn't Easy for the American Collector,
Master Shipwright in 1/16 Scale
-Lloyd McCaffery Has Devoted Almost 20 Years to Reproducing World Famous Sailing Ships in Miniature,
Nouveau Flights of Fantasy
-From Sterling Furniture to Unicorns in Bronze, These Two Arizona Metalsmith's Create Pieces that Capture the Spirit & Imagination,
Would You Buy a Piece of Used Furniture From This Man?
-If You're Smart, You Would. Because David White's "old" Country Furniture Represents Some of the Most Authentic Reproduction Work Around,
Fine Art:Visions of Israel
-Yoram Gil's Watercolors are Rick Evocations of his Native Land,
Short Take:A Miniature Mill in Missouri
-How a Birthday Gift Became a Local Treasure,
Gardener of Delights
-Using Real Plant Materials, Marguerite Bock Designs Miniature Gardens on the Principles of Landscape Architecture,
Like Mother, Like Daughter:Passing on the Secrets of the Porcelain Trade
-Although it Once Took Her Six Months to Produce a Piece Her Mother Would Accept, Teresa Welch-Stalbaum Now Creates Striking Miniature Ceramics,
Greats Books in Miniature
-Barbara Raheb Creates Collectible Classics in Dollhouse Trade,
How to:A Beginning Guide to Electricification, Part II
-Looking at the Kits
MINIATURE COLLECTOR-Golden Tusked Elephant
-June 1983-
Features - Building on a Budget-
With the Help of her Resourceful Family, Betty Lentz Proved that Miniature Illusions Don't Have to Cost Mega Bucks,
Short Take:Brother Joe's Legacy-
Since 1934, Visitors to the South have Marveled at the Miniature Ave Maria Grotto Created by a Benedictine Monk,
Miniatures Around the World:A Fairy-Tale Kingdom in Dresden-
Enchanted by Tales of an Indian Ruler's Opulent Court, Augustus the Strong of Saxony Commissioned this Exquisite Scene,
The Many Facets of Lynne Collins-
From Furniture to Needlework to Perfect Reproductions of China Patterns, this Georgia Miniaturist Excells at Every Project She Undertakes,
Master Miniaturist:A Modern Day Fretworker-
Minnesota Artisan Kirk Ratajesak has Won Fame for his Talent at an Ancient & Unusual Art,
IGMA Action in the Big Apple-
Highlights from the Fifth Annual IGMA Show & Sale,
Artisian Update:Techniques of Aging Gracefully-
Noel & Pat Thomas Continue to Bring Dust, Dirt, Smudges & Smells to an Unending Variety of Miniature Projects,
Research & Ye Shall Find-
Sources as Diverse as a Children's Book, a Diorama & Old Manufacturers' Catalogs Provided Clues in this Miniaturist's Quest for an Authenic Cast-Iron Stove,
A Beginner's Guide to Electrification, Part III
-A Look at Lighting Fixtures
MINIATURE COLLECTOR - A Case for Vignettes - August 1983-
Features - All He Needs is a Few "Moore" Years-
Iowa Woodworker Harry Moore Wants to Reproduce at Least 1,000 Buildings in 1/12 Scale, Lifetime Permitting,
Fine Art:Portrait of a Realist
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Jean Dunne has Established Her Independence Through her Miniature Paintings, Winning Awards & Admirers Each Step of the Way,
Mastering Metal-
The Brownawells' Household Accessories Satisfy Both Discerning Tastes & Limited Budgets,
The Magnificent, Mysterious Rooms of Helena Rubinstein-
Although the Collection she Amassed in the 1930's was Priceless, only 17 of the Rooms can still be found today,
Frozen in Time-
Clock Cases & Domes are a Favorite Frame of Reference for Fantasy Vignettes Created by Beverly Dahl & Jim Nelson
, Miniatures for a Modern World-
All She Wanted was a Realistic Setting for her Model Motorcycle, but Sylvia Henderson Ended Up with a New Hobby & a New Business,
Building Upon His Ideals-
From Democracy House to the Universal Truth Church of God, Frank James' Amazing Projects are Inspired by Deeply Help Values,
How to:The Perfect Recipe for Miniature Apple Head Dolls, How to:Kit Crafting-
Building a Hickory Dickory House in a Clock Case Room Setting,
Forming a Successful Miniatures Club:Advice from Those Who've Done it-
The Secret of Launching a Group Can Be Summarized in Two Words-Hard Work
MINIATURE COLLECTOR - A Louisiana Home - October 1983 -
Features - What are Your Miniatures Worth?-
How & When to Have Your Collection Appraised
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Special Report:The Second Annual Guild School-
Beginning & Advanced Miniaturists Gathered in Maine for a Week of Classes & Lectures,
Collector, Maker, Teacher, Judge-
Joan Benzell has Helped Raise the Standards of Miniature Dollmaking to an Unparalleled High,
A Louisiana Home on the Kansas Prairie-
When Donna Rush's in-laws Agreed to Build Her a Dollhouse-Shadows on the Teche-They Had no Idea That the Project Would Take Them More Than Two Years,
The Phantom Art of Micromosaics-
A Rare Look at a Nearly Lost Form,
Seats of Distinction-
Noted Miniaturist Stuart King's Chairs Started Out as the Scholar's Equivalent of Saleman's Samples,
Picture This-
Originally an Amateur Photographer, Colorado Resident Virginia Masi has Found Her Focus in Miniatures,
Projects & Plans
-Barbara House, Hitchcock Type High Chair, Teddy Bear Rocking Chair, Elephant Chair, "Parquetry" Writing Table, Porringer Table
MINIATURE COLLECTOR - Merry Christmas -
December 1983 -
Features - Tiny Books:The Jewels of Achille St. Onge-
The Quality of His Work was so Consistently High That he is Remembered as the Dean of American Miniature Book Publishing,
Success in a Twinkling-
For Five Years Now, Miniaturists Have Been Lighting Up Their Elegant Settings with Phyllis Tucker's Crystal Chandeliers,
Master Miniaturist:Jenvey of Nottingham-
Considering Himself the Ford of Miniaturists, this British Artist Produces Pieces of Superior Craftsmanship & Classic Design,
The Whitney's Old Kentucky Home
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Maple Hill, a Model of a 200 Year old House, is Just One Part of This Grand Dollhouse Estate,
The Wooden Characters of Judy Brown-
This Virginia Artist's Dolls Range From Victorian Ladies to Blue-Jeaned Urban Cowboys to High-Hatted French Chefs,
A 3-D Scrapbook:Personalities Under Glass-
Nona Donovan & Gael Mendelsohn Create Domes That Mirror an Individual's Life,
Intricate Traces, Delicate Laces-
Jeannie Martin of British Columbia Recreates Complex Bobbin Lace Patterns in 1/12 Scale,
Dollhouses of the Future?-
An Editor's Search for a Gift Box for his Daughter Inspired an Int'l Architectural Competition,
Projects & Plans
-18th Century Needlepoint Chair Seat, Christmas Toys to Make, The Christmas House, Sleigh & Reindeer Pull Toy, Pull Out Santas, Santa's Toy Train, Rocking Deer
MINIATURE COLLECTOR - Chippendale China Shop - Jan/Feb 1984 -
Features-A Modern Day House Raising
-In the Spirit of a Pioneer Barn Raising, the Author's Mother Coordinated the Contributions of Family & Friends to Create a Special Birthday Gift,
Porcelain Portraits-
Marty Saunder's Created Her First Doll on a Dare and She Hasn't Stopped Sculpting or Sewing Since,
Miniature Masterpieces:The Kupjack Rooms-
Thirty Rooms by the Kupjacks will be Highlighting Shows in New York City & Palm Beach, Florida this Winter,
Brother Dominic's Second Calling-
While Dominic Wilson's Monastic Duties Always Come First, his Recent Interest in Miniatures is Running a Close Second,
A Spanish Castle, American Style-
Califorina Artisan Barbara Jean Camp has Created a Mansion that is a Rare Combination of Traditional Elegance & Flamboyant Invention,
Shedding The Bag Lady Label-
Although She Made Her Mark with Shopping Bags, Helen Norman is Equally Successful at Creating the Tiny Packaged Goods that Fill Them,
Projects & Plans
- Circus Elephant Toy, Honey Bee Stool, Convertible Auto Shoo Fly, Giraffe Slide, Doll Dresser, Doll Bed, Doll High Chair
MINIATURE COLLECTOR - Pianos Galore! - Mar/Apr 1984 -
Features-Wanted:Dollmaker with Wallpaper Sales Experience-
That's How the Classified Ad will Read if Judy Bowsher Ever Decides to Quit Her Job,
A True Master(man)-
This Arizona Artisan has Built his Reputation by Recreating Past Designs-But Always Adding Some Flourishes of his Own,
A New Dawn in Miniatures-
Her Career is Barely Four Years Old, But This Minnesota Resident Has Already Won Prizes & High Praise for Her Elaborate Pieces,
Full-Time Work in 1/12 Scale-O
nce a Carpenter Between Jobs, Phil Nelson Now Has a New Career Constructing Replicas of Victorian Mansions,
Projects & Plans-
Toy Baby Grand Piano, French Provincial Chair, Cat Chair, Pig Chair,
A Modern Day Gepetto-
Canadian Suzan Kruger Puts New Life Into Antique Toy Designs
MINIATURE COLLECTOR -Adams & Mulford Furniture-May/Jun 1984 -
Features - Where Clutter is a Virtue-
Every Detail Tells a Story in the Crowded Rooms of Karel Hein's Neo-Jacobean Dollhouse,
An Instrumental Talent-
Sweet Strings in Perfect Scale,
A North Carolina Home Built for Posterity-
Three & a Half Years in the Making, This Enormous Dollhouse was Created for Future Generations to Take Apart,
The Dollmaker as Realist-
Glenda Hooker Sculpts it Like it is-Wrinkles, Crinkles & All,
Projects & Plans-
How to Build a Table & Shield for Your Dollhouse,
Thoroughly Modern Minis-
Oskar Koffer & Leanne Mitchell Shape Lucite into Striking 1/12 Scale Furnishings
MINIATURE COLLECTOR - Small Ideas - Jul/Aug
1984 -
Features-Recreating the Tools of His Trade-
Most Craftsmen Keep Their Toolboxes in a Wood Shop. Herbert Consor Keeps his Wood Shop in a Toolbox
, A San Francisco Dollhouse, Tennessee Style-
The California City's Victorian Homes Inspired a Fund-Raising Replica From Some Young Nashville Preservationists,
Master Miniaturist:Sharon Garmize-
This Artist's Award-Winning Miniature Rugs are Inspired by Designs of the 18th & 19th Centuries,
Perfecting the Potter's Craft-
Miniaturist Jane Graber Creates Historically Accurate Stoneware as Well as Her Own Interpretive Pieces,
The Many Modes of John Ottewill-
From Canadian Pioneer Pieces to Elaborate 18th Century French Furniture, This Craftsman's Reproductions Reflect the Vast Spectrum of North American & European Designs,
Projects & Plans-
How to Convert a Cigar Box into an Old Fashioned Toy Shop, A Potpourri of Pieces
MINIATURE COLLECTOR - The Masters Revisited - Sep/Oct 1984 -
Features-Picture Perfect-
Marjorie Adams Creates Striking Reproductions of Historic Masterpieces,
Toys of Yesteryear
-Barbara & Lew Kummerow's Collection of Antique Playthings Inspired Their Own Line of Nostalgic Miniature Pieces,
A Born-Again Builder
-Retirement Gave George Gray the Chance to Apply 30 Years of Shipyard Smithy Expertise to Creating Elaborate Victorian Miniatures,
Tomes of Temptation
-Miniature Collecting is Spotlighted in Seven New Books About the Hobby,
The Toast of the Town
-Duane & Marie Tischart's Replica of a Boca Raton Watering Hole Includes all the Features that Make the Bar a Local Favorite,
Projects & Plans
-Lion Stool, Drum Stool & Pillow Pad, Ladder Back High Chair, Cradle with Spindles & Posts, Victorian Shaving Stand
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