Reference Book

This forum is a place for our readers to pass on things they've figured out that will help other readers. Several folks who are experienced in building, collecting, and displaying putz houses stop by frequently, so check back for new ideas, and add some yourself. Any suggestions you have, things you've learned that you'd like to pass on, weird problems you need help with, all are welcome here. - Paul
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paulrace
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Re: Reference Book

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Yonna, Dolly Toy Company made those big multi-layer cardboard nursery decorations with Mother Goose and Disney characters. They were in Tipp City, about 20 minutes from my house, but I didn't find out they made putz houses (during WWII when Japanese and Germon goods were verboten) until a year after they went out of business. :-(

Cardboard was their "stock in trade," so paper windows was no great stretch. If I could get good photos and precise measurements of each window, I COULD replicate these for future hobbyists. Just saying . . . .

Happy New Year all!
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Re: Reference Book

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Paul, I've collected some ratty,damaged Dollies to get their windows, doors, etc for Pete to duplicate. I don't think we have them all yet, but I'm sure Pete will sell them due course.

Happy New Year!!!!

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Re: Reference Book

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I have purchased multiple chapters from Pete Oehmen’s Collectors guide. They are just wonderful, I love them. Each chapter has multiple pictures for each building and detailed information. I was chatting with Pete and he has put together a listing of the Collector’s Guide chapters he has available to purchase. He will give discounts for anyone that wants more than one chapter. Each chapter is a different price because of the amount of pages. You can contact Pete at oehmen@sbcglobal.net

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Re: Reference Book

Post by maria »

Thanks for posting this Lynn. I meant to do so but forgot.
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