Automata and Mechanical Toys
Publisher: Crowood Press, Limited, The; Crowood Press
Published: March 1, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9781861265104
Subjects: History of specific subjects; Toys, teddy bears & dolls; Antiques; Antiques & Collectibles; Antiques / Collectibles; Antiques/Collectibles; Toys; Crafts & Hobbies / Toymaking; TOY MAKING; TOYS_HISTORY
First sentence: People are often puzzled about the meaning of the word 'automata', but they usually know what a 'mechanical toy' is, and many have fond memories of a favourite wind-up animal or human figure.