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Clothing Through the Ages
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The Silk Industry
- In-Depth Look at the Secrets of the Silk Industry
- Outlines the Entire Process in Numerous Vintage Photos, Diagrams, etc.
- Covers Sericulture, Silk Throwing, Waste Spinning and Weaving, and More
$9.95
Illustrated Jewelery Catalog 1892
- Rare Catalog of Jewely from the Gilded Age
- Includes: Diamonds, Watches, Rings, Lockets, Earrings, Bracelets, etc.
- Filled With 2200+ Illustrations Including Prices & Descriptions
$19.95
Fifties Forever!: Popular Fashions for Men, Women, Boys, and Girls
- Pictures & Describes Clothing from Formal to Classic
- 469 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Smoking Antiques
- Valuable Reference and is Told from a Collector's Point of View
- Covers Tobacco Boxes, Matches, Lighters, Cigars, Ephemera, and More
- Also Includes the Fascinating Story of Tobacco
$8.95
The Art Nouveau Style
- One of the Largest Pictorial Surveys of Art Nouveau Objects
- 579 Rare Illustrations of Jewelry, Metalwork, Glass, Ceramics…etc.
- Must-Have Photo Survey a Timeless Art Form
$30.95
Swing Style: Fashions of the 1930s-1950s
- Features a Value Guide, Glossary, Resource Dictionary, etc.
- 250 Color And Black & White Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
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- Features Fascinating Previously Unpublished Material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
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
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
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
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
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
Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Mid-1970s
- Collector's Guide to Mid 70's Sears Catalog Clothing
- Nearly 400 Color Photos
- 11" x 8 1/2", 160 PGS.
$29.95