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1930s Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs, 3 Volume Set - SET00014
This set of three books covers a decade of clothing advertised in Sears and Roebuck catalogs. The books are divided between early, mid and late 1930s, so one can track the evolution of fashion through what was a decade of economic depression. The books are comprehensive. Over 1000 photos reveal what the everyday trends were for the modern man, woman, and child. Sears was one of the largest retailers of clothing during the 1930s. Unlike fashion magazines which may focus on the elite or simply ...
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20th Century Neckties: Pre-1955 - 0764305786
Following the success of her first book about neckties, Popular & Collectible Neckties: 1955 to the Present, Roseann Ettinger presents the new volume about ties from an earlier period. Over 400 hundred color photographs illustrate the development of the necktie, from the turn of the century, through the Roaring Twenties, the Depression, and the War years. These neckties represent a record of textile and fashion trends, in what was often the only splash of color a man dared to wear. Mos...
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About Buttons: A Collector's Guide 150 A.D. to the Present - 088740555X
This is the most informative book available for the collector of buttons, written by a second-generation collector who has traveled the world over to expand her knowledge of this exciting collectible. The book presents over 10,000 buttons of all imaginable materials from 150 AD to the present in full color and relates their history and development around the world. Buttons have been the fastest growing part of the collecting world for the last few years, and this book tells you about the tren...
$57.97
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Art Nouveau Desighners at the Paris Salons 1895 - 1914: Vol VI Textiles and Leather - 1851493743
The catalogs of the Paris Salons from the turn of the century provide a unique archive of illustrations of the decorative arts at a pivotal time in their development. Of the titles in Alastair Duncan's monumental magnum opus (Jewelry, Furniture, Ceramics & Glass, and Objects d'Art & Metalware), this is probably the most important. Wear and tear over the years mean that very few of the pieces illustrated here have survived outside museum collections or appeared at auction. The fabric designers...
$19.09
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California Couture by Maureen Reilly - 0764309404
High fashion clothing designers from California produced stunning wardrobes for Hollywood stars that were trend-setting styles in the mid-20th century. Adrian, Irene, Helen Rose, Jean Louis, and William Travilla trained in the costume departments of the movie studios before they opened their own salons. Others, such as James Galanos, Rudi Gernreich, and Adolf Schuman (who founded the Lilli Ann company) chose to work their fashion magic in California. Both groups made original styles that infl...
$38.59
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Camouflage Uniforms of European and NATO Armies 1945 to the Present - 0764310186
This full-color book covers nearly all of the NATO, and other European armies' camouflaged uniforms, and not only shows and explains the many patterns, but also their efficacy of design. Described and illustrated are the variety of materials tested in over forty different armies, and includes the history of obsolete trial tests from 1945 to the present time. More than two hundred patterns have been manufactured since World War II using various landscapes and seasonal colors for their look. Th...
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Camouflage Uniforms of the Soviet Union and Russia, 1937 to Present - 0764304623
Camouflage Uniforms of the Soviet Union and Russia is a comprehensive guide to the history, design and use of camouflage field uniforms of the Soviet Union and Russia. This excellent reference contains factual and interesting material covering the earliest days of uniform development to the most recent issues of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, former KGB and Spetsnaz forces. Packed with detailed color photographs, this book fills an important void in the collector reference library that has...
$33.97
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Canes Through the Ages with Value Guide - 0887408621
Canes Through the Ages chronicles the development of canes throughout the ages, defines their parts, the staggering variety of materials employed in their construction, and the dazzling array of gadgetry and weaponry hidden in many. Integral to the text are engaging stories of the author's experiences in hunting for the often elusive and rare sticks he has found over decades of collecting. He also provides advice that will give new collectors a much needed edge when entering the marketplace. ...
$57.95
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Chenille: A Collector's Guide with Values - 0764315110
Finally, a guide to vintage chenille for the collector and designer. This book takes you on a rich visual tour of vintage chenille bedspreads manufactured from the 1920s through the early 1970s. Hundreds of these beautiful tufted spreads are shown as well as novelty items and clothing. Detail shots highlight manufacturing techniques and trace the change from handmade to machine manufacture. A price guide is included in the captions. An introduction acquaints readers with the wonderful story o...
$25.00
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Collector's Guide to Chinese Dress Accessories - 9812047298
For the first time, here is a complete guide to Chinese dress accessories worn during the Qing dynasty and the period up to the middle of the twentieth century. The topics covered include headwear, jewelry, collars, xia pei, doudous, purses and fans, footwear and home furnishings. The author also provides readers background on techniques, symbolism, social relationships, and the official regulations governing dress. A valuable reference for students of Chinese history, art lovers, and antique...
$26.50
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Coverlets and the Spirit of America - 0764316605
Here is a comprehensive tour of figured coverlets made between 1817 and 1869. These antique woven bedcovers, with their graphic and colorful images, provide a wonderful and perhaps unique snapshot of the bright optimism that was the 19th-century spirit of America. Over 100 coverlets are shown in full, in color, and on both sides. They include many early and rare pieces, offering an unprecedented reference on the subject. Nearly all are dated and/or identified, and all the major producing stat...
$51.00
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Cowboy Equipment with Values - 0764304054
From saddles to silverware, this latest book by Joice Overton portrays the many various and diversified items that were so essential to the cowboy way of life. An invaluable source for historic reference as well as a present day guide for collectors, antique dealers, traders, and modern-day cowboys, this book's colorful photographs and information bring the Old West back to life, and will be of interest to all lovers of the Western Lore. Containing over 500 photographs along with helpful text...
$30.35
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Dhurries - 0500511381
The dhurrie - for centuries a widely used floor covering in the Indian subcontinent - is becoming a cult item in Western decoration. Its striking colours and the powerful simplicity and variety of its designs are the perfect accompaniment to 21st-century interiors. This is the first thorough-going guide to the dhurrie, incorporating over 250 examples, most specially photographed. The history of dhurries stretches from the Ajanta cave paintings to the present day and readers will see here t...
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Fabric Traditions of Indonesia by Bronwen & Garrett Solyom - 087422019X
Fabric Traditions of Indonesia was published in conjunction with the exhibition "Fabric Traditions of Indonesia" organized by the Museum of Art, Washington State University. The exhibition was November 6 through December. 16, 1984 and then traveled to The Bellevue Art Museum, Bellevue, Washington, March 9 through May 5, 1985. Chapters include: The Traditions & Their Beginnings Bark-cloth Beads & Shells: Echoes of an Ancient Trade Warp Stripes & Warp Ikat Exotic Silks & International Trade Of ...
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Fans in Spain Nancy Armstrong - 0856675946
Fans have a long history in the decorative arts in Spain. This book concentrates on the infinite variety of materials used to make fans; both the importation of those materials and their handling. Some fans were grand and gem-encrusted emblems of authority; others were mass-produced paper trifles with political advertisements on them. Spanish-dominated Central and South American countries provided brilliantly colored fans made from iridescent feather-mosaics, yet, just as important in their o...
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Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalog Early 1980s - 0764308769
Everyday clothes of the everyday American consumer of the early 1980s are shown here. Hundreds of pictures portray clothing from the early days of the Preppie era. Dress-for-success argyles, puffy sleeved sweaters, jacket dresses, and corduroy suits helped build corporate culture. Explore the suggestive lingerie, slinky sleeveless dresses, and tight jeans women wore on the town, while their men showed up for the disco dance looking ready for a safari or a rodeo. Men and women donned sweatsuit...
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Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalog Mid 1970s - 0764307304
Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalog, Mid-1970s, illustrates a host of memorable styles from the transitional mid-'70s, ranging from bold colors, platform shoes, and flare-leg pants to leisure suits, traditional plaids, and tweed-textured fibers. It is an invaluable resource for fashion designers looking to revive and rework retro styles, for costume designers working to recreate an era, and for collectors trying to document vintage clothing. A visual treasure chest, this book offers a...
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Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Late 1970s - 0764306006
The gamut of trends and fashions during the late 1970s are explored in this priceless pictorial review. Pages from the Sears catalogs open for a trip back in time to the disco era, the "me decade," the bundled-up fashions of the oil embargo, and the buckled-down cowboy look of the new macho man. Lace up your earth shoes for a trip to the prairie, take a tour of the peasant cultures of Eastern Europe, go on safari, hit the ski slopes, or go surfing. Join in the fitness craze, and take a look a...
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Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Mid 1940s - 0764318586
Mid-1940s clothing for men, women, and children are presented in popular styles of dresses, suits, coats, and sleepwear; as well as hats, shoes, and undergarments. Printed and solid fabrics are shown with customary accessories. Today's fashion designers will find the pages inspiring, and vintage clothing collectors will enjoy authentic designs. This is what Americans whore in the mid 1940s.
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Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Mid 1980s - 076432960X
The ongoing Sears catalog series continues with a look at the mid-1980s. Nearly 400 color images portray the fashions and distinctive styles worn during this time. Shoulder pads, mannish-looking suits, and big hair were popular, influenced by stars Don Johnson, Madonna, the cast of Dynasty, and Princess Diana. See how many of these clothes you remember wearing; some styles from this time have come back to life now. It's a wonderful nostalgic walk down memory lane that inspires clothing design...
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