Sources
Bibliography for all utilized written sources; images are linked to their source by clicking the image itself or the source link below the image. All other photos are produced by Melina Mehr.
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Kavanagh, Gaynor. Dream Spaces: Memory and the Museum. Leicester University Press, 2000.
Schlossberg, Leon, and Sondra Schlossberg. “Ty Magazine & Catalog Listing.” Ty Collector, Heartegrity, 15 Oct. 2017, www.tycollector.com/mags/ty-pub-roster.htm.
Dyson, Marie. “Ty Beanie Babies.” Ty Beanie Babies at AboutBeanies.com - Beanie Baby, AboutBeanies.com, 2 Apr. 2008, www.aboutbeanies.com.