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The Woolen Industry
- Traces the Story of the Wool Industry in Britain, Past to Present
- Numerous Vintage Black & White Photos Illuminate the Well-Written Text
- Features Fascinating Previously Unpublished Material
$8.95
The Chicago World’s Fair Of 1893, A Photographic Record
- Fascinating Account and Pictorial
- Includes 128 Rare and Contemporary Black & White Photos
- Informative Text Covers: Pullman Strike, Famous Vistors, Disatrous Fire,etc
$16.95
Blueprints of Fashion: Home Sewing Patterns of 1940s
- Also Features a Wide Arrary of Pattern-Related Items
- 550 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 176 PGS.
$29.95
Plastic Jewelry
- Classic Value Guide to Popular Plastic Jewelry
- 228 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 159 PGS.
$14.95
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
$11.95
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
$19.95
Boston Then And Now, 59 Sites Photographed in the Past and Present
- Illustrated Account of the Monumental Change of Boston Over the Years
- Features Over 120 Beautiful & Detailed Photos
- Photos Depict Streets, Waterfront, Historical Sites, Major Buildings, etc.
$14.95
Clothing & Accessories from the ’40s, ’50s, & ’60s: A Handbook and Price Gu
- Illus. New Handbook & Price Guide
- 350 Color Photographs
- 6" x 9", 160 PGS.
$16.95
Aprons of the Mid-Twentieth Century: To Serve & Protect
- Features Over 200 Beautiful Aprons
- 406 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Weaving of the Southwest
- Covers Pueblo, Navajo, Rio Grande & N'ern Mexian Weaving Styles
- 579 Photos
- 9" x 12", 248 PGS.
$29.95
Antique Jewellery
- Guide To Examining and Understanding Antique Jewellery
- Describes Tradtional Metals, and the Cuts and Sets of Traditional Gemstones
- Written by an Expert Jewellery Designer
$24.95
The Jewelry Engravers Manual
- Covers the Entire Engraving Process, Start to Finish
- Clear, Step-by-Step Instructions & Countless Helpful Illustrations
- Learn How to Cut Initials & Inscriptions, Tools & Materials, and Much More
$12.95
Wearable Art 1900-2000
- Features a Glossary, Bibliography & Value Guide
- 512 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 208 PGS.
$49.95
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
$10.95
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
$17.95
Traditional Arts And Crafts Of Japan
- Readers Will Be Immersed in this Fascinating Tour of Japan
- Covers: Dance, Hara-Kiri, Tea-Drinking Ceremony, Shrines & Scenery, etc.
- 200+ Exquisite Illustrations Enhance the Compelling Text
$16.95
Wearable Art Accessories & Jewelry 1900-2000
- Features Glossary, Bibliography & Price Guide
- 575 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 184 PGS.
$39.95
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
$13.95
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
$24.95
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
$23.95
Fashionable Clothing From the Sears Catalogs: Mid 1960s
- Collector's Guide to Sears Catalog Clothing of the 60's
- 400 Color Photos
- 11" x 8 1/2", 160 PGS.
$29.95
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
$47.96
Medieval Costume, Armour & Weapons
- Traces the Evolution of Clothing Styles, Armor, Weapons, etc.
- 400+ Detailed Illustrations
- Excellent Source of Reference Material
$48.95
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
$29.95