Collecting African American history : a celebration of America's black heritage through documents, artifacts, and collectibles /
Experience African-American history and culture through collectible artifacts! This comprehensive volume is the first illustrated book to offer in-depth information about African-American collectibles and to place them in their original cultural context. Inside you'll find: Practical advice on...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Stewart, Tabori and Chang ;
2001.
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| Summary: | Experience African-American history and culture through collectible artifacts! This comprehensive volume is the first illustrated book to offer in-depth information about African-American collectibles and to place them in their original cultural context. Inside you'll find: Practical advice on distinguishing fakes Useful tips on how to restore and store objects A timeline of African-American history Types of artifacts according to topic slavery, politics and civil rights, music and entertainment, sports, art, spirituality and religion, education, and popular culture Financial information And more! With over 300 beautiful photographs, this remarkable guide will be a classic reference for collectors, whether novices or devotees. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 272 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits (some color) ; 29 cm |
| ISBN: | 1584790563 9781584790563 |