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Perambulators Jan Swift

Perambulators By Jan Swift

Perambulators by Jan Swift


$25.49
Condition - Very Good
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Summary

Offers an illustrated history of the British wheeled baby carrier, from the eighteenth century to the end of the classic pram era. This book details the technological changes that affected pram design, and the rise in popularity of the pram.

Perambulators Summary

Perambulators by Jan Swift

A complete illustrated history of the British wheeled baby carrier, from the eighteenth century to the end of the classic pram era, this book is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, and an invaluable resource for any owner or collector of historic prams. Examining and illustrating the design and development of full-size prams, this book details the technological changes that affected pram design, and the rise in popularity of the pram. In an intriguing final section the author goes on to examine the designs of children's toy prams, which were perfect miniature versions of the full-sized prams. These miniature prams kept pace with the design changes of the full-sized prams, and this section will be especially interesting for toy collectors.

About Jan Swift

Jan and Geoff Swift have a comprehensive private collection of perambulators dating from before the Victorian era to the present day. The collection includes many of the iconic and significant carriages in the history of perambulators. Their knowledge of prams and the industry that manufactured them has been built up over many years through meticulous research and contact with the prams themselves, often through careful restoration.

Table of Contents

Preface /Introduction /Early Carts and Carriages /Victorian Industry /Edwardian Style /Between the Wars /A Post-War Revival /The Way Forward /Index

Additional information

GOR002416689
9780747806844
0747806845
Perambulators by Jan Swift
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20080714
64
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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