Vintage children's book - papercrafts, needlework etc - retro 1970s artwork
The New Gold Medal Book of Things to Make and Do
Published by Dean & Son Ltd., UK, 1980
Hardback with pictorial covers - measures approx. 8 3/4" x 10 1/4" or approx. 22 cm x 26 cm
Illustrated throughout with colour drawings
Just nudging into the 1980s in terms of publication date, the drawings and projects have an unmistakably 1970s 'feel' to them
Features over 30 craft projects for children using fabric, paper and other 'found' materials. Specific projects include a playhouse, a kite, a covered coathanger, a doll's bonnet, a windmill, a tea cosy, s jumping teddy clown toy, a toothbrush holder, a paper jigsaw, potato prints, French knitting, sausage dog draught excluder, bookplates etc. Absolutely delightful!
In reasonably good condition overall. There is some damage to the spine (a small area of cracking - please see photo). Cover has a few marks, scuffs, indentations, slight grubbiness etc. Ink inscription (previous owner's name) on the title page. Several small brown stains on the first couple of pages (including Contents page) and along the outer page edges. A few other small marks here and there. General age discolouration/tanning. But otherwise good. Binding is tight. Most of the internal pages are free from major flaws
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Ref: 460G.04.23newgold