TITLE

Nostalgic themes stand out in licensing

AUTHOR(S)

O'Mara, Sheila Long

PUB. DATE

March 2002

SOURCE

Furniture/Today;3/4/2002 Supplement, Vol. 26, p8

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on the popularity of classic characters and nostalgic themes in the licensing arena in New York. Accounts on the International Toy Fair; Features of the collection of Pickett Fence Series; Celebration of the 60th Birthday of Curious George.

ACCESSION #

6311088

 

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