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Everyday Dress Of Rural America, With Instructions & Patterns |
- A Detailed History of Clothing in the Early Years of America
- Illustrated with Detailed Line Drawings
- Includes Simple Patterns for Recreating Early Fashions
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- $15.95 (BK-0578)
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Old Lace & Linens Including Crochet |
- A History and Survey of the World of Collectible Needlework
- A Helpful Identification and Value Guide
- Includes Tablecloths, Centerpieces, Doilies, Collars & More
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- $10.95 (BK-0583)
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Collecting Antique Linens, Lace & Needlework |
- A Comprehensive Value, Identification and Restoration Guide
- Illustrated with More Than 300 Color and Black & White Photographs
- Includes Historical Background and Examples of All Types of Needlework
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- No Longer Available (BK-0584)
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Guide To Lace And Linens |
- A Photographic Identification Guide to Classic Patterns
- Filled With Superbly Detailed Black & White Photographs
- An Introduction for the Novice and a Necessary Reference for the Expert
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- $24.95 (BK-0585)
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Antique Needlework Tools and Embroideries |
- A Fascinating HIstory of Needlework Tools
- From the 17th Century to the Edwardian Era
- Important Information Available Nowhere Else
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- No Longer Available (BK-0311)
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Antique & Collectible Buttons |
- Everything You Need to Know About Antique Buttons
- History, Display Suggestions, Pricing Information and More
- Filled With Highly Detailed Photos & Great Information
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- $19.95 (BK-0322)
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The Story Of Antique Needlework Tools |
- Needlework Tools from the Simple to the Sumptuous
- Needles, Bodkins, Thimbles, Bobbins, Tapes & More
- A Great Reference for the Serious or Novice Collector
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- $59.95 (BK-0367)
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The Story Of The Thimble |
- The Story of the Thimble from Ancient Egypt to Today
- More Than 2000 Thimbles Illustrated in Full Color
- Includes Value Information for Collectors
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- $49.95 (BK-0374)
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Collecting Household Linens |
- The Inside Story on Collecting Household Linens
- Includes Important Value Information
- Illustrated With Clear Photographs
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- $29.95 (BK-0397)
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A People And Their Quilts |
- The Culture of Quilting in America
- A History of Quilting in an American Community
- In the Classic John Rice Irwin Style
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- No Longer Available (BK-0420)
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The Complete Guide To Vintage Textiles |
- The Most Comprehensive Book Available on the Topic
- Illustrated with Clear Photographs
- Includes Important Value Information
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- $19.95 (BK-0441)
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Vintage Clothing 1880 to 1980 |
- An Interesting History of High Fashion
- Written by an Appraiser and Dealer in Antique Clothing
- Includes Hundreds of Photos, Illustrations & Early Advertising Cuts
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- $22.95 (BK-0440)
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Victorian Costume For Ladies:1860-1900 |
- Lavishly Illustrated with Hundreds of 19th Century Photographs
- Includes All Manner of Women's Garments
- Includes Commentary on Social History
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- $29.95 (BK-0470)
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Quilting Traditions |
- A Celebration of the Quiltmakers of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Includes 225 Gorgeous Color Photographs
- Includes a Thoroughly Researched & Readable Text
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- $29.95 (BK-0490)
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Craft Of The Dyer Colour From Plants and Lichens |
- The Craft of the Dyer from a Botanical Perspective
- The Identification, Processing and Usage of Plants for Dying
- Filled With Useful Charts and Practical Information
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- $12.95 (BK-0208)
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Early American Weaving & Dying |
- A Landmark Work, First Published in 1817
- Revealed Important Trade Secrets to Home Weavers & Dyers
- An Informative Read and an Important Historical Reference
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- $10.95 (BK-0211)
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The Dyer's Companion |
- A Complete Reprinting of the Original 1815 Edition
- Plant Usage, Specifications for Equipment and Much More
- An Historical Snapshot of a Different Way of Life
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- $13.95 (BK-0213)
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Old-time Tools & Toys Of Needlework |
- Includes Every Conceivable Accessory for Needlework Crafts
- Filled With Historical Lore and Documentation on Development
- A Book Without Peer in this Category
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- $20.95 (BK-0221)
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Zalkins' Handbook Of Thimbles & Sewing Implements |
- Filled With Superb Photographs of Needlework Tools
- Includes Historical Documentation About Early Makers
- Learn How to Spot Reproductions and Catalog a Collection
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- $24.95 (BK-0245)
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Medieval Costume and Fashion |
- Fascinating Peek Back in Back Time to the Middle Ages
- 700 Black & White and Color Illustrations Depict All Types of Apparel
- Comprehensive Study of European Clothing Styles
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- $17.95 (BK-0741)
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Oriental Rugs, Antique and Modern |
- Tells the Carefully Guarded Secret Trade-Lore of the Dealers
- Learn to Accurateley Identify Any Oriental Rug and Weed Out the Fakes
- Will Prove Both Fascinating and Profitable for All
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- $15.95 (BK-0737)
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20th Century Linens and Lace A Guide to Identification, Care, and Prices |
- Includes Both Rare and Common Examples
- Visually Exciting and Includes Very Useful Price Guide
- Great Buy for Collectors and Interesting Read for All
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- $39.95 (BK-0672)
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Tartans MacNichol To Yukon |
- Covers Tartans of Names from MacNichol to Yukon
- Contains over 400 Beautifully Illustrated Examples of Tartans
- Excellent Resource for Families, Clubs, Historians, and Designers
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- $24.95 (BK-0678)
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Victorian & Edwardian Fashion For Ladies |
- Written by one of the Most Widely Published Authors in the Field
- Filled with Beautiful Photos of Fashions of the Past
- Must-Read for Collectors and the Enthusiasts, Recomended for All
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- $29.95 (BK-0682)
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Sewing Tools & Trinkets Collector's Identification and Value Guide |
- Valuable Collector's Guide to Sewing Collectibles
- Contains Hundreds Items in Full Color with Values
- Features Glossary, Bibliography, and Index for Easy Identification
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- $24.95 (BK-0843)
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The Cotton Industry |
- Story of the Rapid Growth & Devastating Decline of the Cotton Industry
- Contains Numerous Fascinating Vintage Photos & Engravings
- With Sections on Cotton's Impact on the World, Social Consequences, & More
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- $9.95 (BK-0897)
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Buttonhooks and Shoehorns |
- Thoroughly Describes & Illustrates a Wide Array of Buttonhooks
- Features Sections on Advertising & Patents, Buttons & Shoehorns today, etc.
- Contains Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos
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- $8.50 (BK-1004)
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Spinning and Spinning Wheels |
- Traces the Development & Principles of the Spinning Wheel
- Superbly Illustrated with Numerous Black & White Photos
- Provides Insight Into the Tools of a Traditional Domestic Skill
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- $8.95 (BK-0953)
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Old Sewing Machines |
- Tells the Fascinating Tale of the Sewing Machine
- Covers Everything from Early Industrial Machines to Toy Machines
- Features Numerous Vintage Photos & a Valuble Section on Collecting
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- No Longer Available (BK-0951)
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Samplers |
- Outlines the Long & Extensive History of Samplers
- Features Numerous Samplers in Black & White and Color Photos
- Contains Examples of Long, Darning, Map, School, Stitch, etc.
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- $10.95 (BK-0999)
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A History of Costume |
- Most Reliable & Authentic Account of Costume Throughout the Ages
- Detailed Illustrations & Photos are Plentiful and Extremely Accurate
- Feautres Measured & Detailed Patterns for Making Authentic Copies
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- $19.95 (BK-1020)
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The Knot Book |
- Over 100 Useful Knots
- Includes a Knot for Any Situation
- Written by a Founding Member of The International Guild of Knot Tyers
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- No Longer Available (BK-1058)
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The Victorian Domestic Servant |
- Describes the Lifestyle of the Large Group of Domestic Servants
- Insights on the Social Status of The Victorian Lower Class
- Describes the Requirements and Duties of the Houshold Help
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- $8.95 (BK-1034)
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Tatting |
- Describes the Basic Technique of Tatting
- Includes Illustrations to Help Readers Identify Tatting
- Traces the Development of tatting From the 1700's to Present Time
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- No Longer Available (BK-1033)
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Nineteenth - Century Costume and Fashion |
- Presents an Inclusive Panorama of Clothing Styles of the 19th Century
- Includes 200 Black-and-White Illustrations and 27 Full Color Illustrations
- Provides an Invaluable Resourse to Anyone Interested in Fashion History
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- $17.95 (BK-1087)
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English Costume from the Seventeenth Through the Nineteenth Centuries |
- Clearly Written Text Provides Information On the Evolution of Styles
- Over 400 Accurate Detailed Illustrations
- Covers Three Hundred Years of English Fashion
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- $24.95 (BK-1091)
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Thimbles |
- Describes Seven Different Types of Thimbles and Their Uses
- Contains Photographs of Every Type of Thimble Described
- Includes a List of Further Reading for Avid Thimble Collectors
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- No Longer Available (BK-1045)
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History of Lace |
- Unsurpassed for its Wide Learning & Comprehensive Treatment of the Subject
- Traces the Complete History & Development of Lace From Around the World
- Countless Illustrations Detail the Evolution of Lace Over the Years
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- No Longer Available (BK-1083)
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Early American Embroidery Designs |
- Authentic Treasury of Timeless Embroidery Designs
- Includes: Stylized & Traditional Patterns, Floral Bouquets, and More
- Excellent Treasury of Needlework Inspiration
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- $6.95 (BK-1112)
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Thimbles And Thimble Cases |
- Opens a Door to the Charm of the Thimble
- Beautifully Illustrated in Color & Covers All Aspects of the Thimble
- Includes Valuable Tips & Tricks for the Collector
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- $11.95 (BK-1128)
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Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques |
- Clear Instructions for Making Skirts, Shirts, Gowns, Jackets, etc.
- Filled With Helpful Diagrams, Illustrations, & Vintage Photos
- Indispensable Archive of Information on Late-Victorian Fashion
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- $14.95 (BK-1163)
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A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern |
- Quickly Identify Over 10,000 Dealing With Apparel and Fashion
- 950+_Illustrations Depict Stitches, Weaves, Garments, Hair Styles, etc.
- a Must for Costume Designers & Anyone Interested in the History of Fashion
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- $23.95 (BK-1187)
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Indian Blankets & Their Makers |
- Definitive Work on the Topic
- Examines: History, Dyeing, Significance & Symbolism, Weavers at Work, etc
- Filled with 250+ Illustrations, 32 in Color
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- $14.95 (BK-1174)
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The Complete Canvasworker's Guide |
- Learn to Construct an Endless Variety of Gear for a Boat
- Includes Step-by-Step Instruction with Numerous Detailed Diagrams
- Includes: Bimini Boat Tops, Boat Covers, Bosun's Chair, Flags, etc.
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- $19.95 (BK-1267)
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Shaker Textile Arts |
- Definitive work on Shaker Textile Arts
- Covers: the Shakers, Household Textiles, Clothing, Fancy Work, etc.
- Filled with Dozens of Illustrations and Period Photos
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- $29.95 (BK-1199)
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The Book Of Looms |
- Takes the Huge Variety of Looms & Places them in Historical Context
- Covers: Influence on Development, their Invention by Other Cultures, etc.
- Filled with Countless Illustrations & Photos
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- $22.95 (BK-1209)
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The Collector's Encyclopedia of Buttons |
- Features 3000+ buttons!
- 1100 Color Photos
- 7" x 10", 256 PGS.
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- $24.95 (BK-1623)
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Blueprints of Fashion: Home Sewing Patterns of the 1950s |
- Fully Outlines the Evolution of the Pattern Industry
- Features Over 600 Color Photos
- Includes Examples of Pattern-Related Ephemera
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- $29.95 (BK-1579)
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Quilts: The Fabric of Friendship |
- Fascinating Look at Quilting Traditions in York County, PA
- 235 Color And 53 Black & White Photos
- 11" x 8 1/2", 160 PGS.
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- $29.95 (BK-2361)
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Graced by Lace: A Guide for Collectors of Antique Linen & Lace |
- Features Detailed Descriptions, Price Ranges, and More
- 388 Color Photos
- 11" x 8 1/2", 208 PGS.
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- $39.95 (BK-2390)
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Antique Lace: Identifying Types & Techniques |
- Features a Glossary, Tips on Cleaning & Care, Values, and More
- 302 Color Photos, 10 Line Drawings
- 8 1/2" x 11", 224 PGS.
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- $49.95 (BK-2451)
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