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Feldgrau 1915-16: The War and Peace Time Uniforms of the German Army, The Official Regulations of 1915-1916 - 0764339583
From 1907-15 the uniforms of the German Army went through dramatic changes when Prussian blue was transformed into the new feldgrau, or field gray. The next change came in 1915 with the introduction of the new field gray wartime and peacetime uniforms. This volume combines three period volumes and each is illustrated in color and refer only to the 1915 wartime and peacetime uniforms: 1. Deutchlands Armee in feldgrauer Kriegs-und-Friedens-Uniform; 2. Feldgrau in Krieg und Frieden, Berlin 1916;...
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Fiber Art Today by Carol Russell - 0764337777
Fiber Art Today is a thoughtful survey of fiber sculpture and wall art portrayed in 335 vibrant images and insightful text. It explores the work of three generations of fine artists who have opened their minds and spirits to the boundless range of expressive possibilities in textile methods or materials. Even as the art on these pages references weaving, crochet or quilting, traditional textile notions disappear in the hands of these artists, appropriating essential elements for their contemp...
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German Army Shoulder Straps and Boards 1933-1945 - 0764340379
One of the distinguishing features of the World War II German Army uniform is the use of shoulder straps and boards to denote rank, branch of service, and in some cases the assigned unit right down to the company. This heavily illustrated book covers construction methods, material, types and styles of embroidery and metal devices, as well as the identification of branch and unit. Detailed charts are used to identify unit affiliation of Gothic letters, Latin letters, Roman numerals, Arabic num...
$89.99
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Halloween: Costumes and Other Treats - 0764314106
Halloween: Costumes and Other Treats chronicles the history of Halloween in the 20th century through the evolution of related costumes, Jack-O'-Lanterns, decorations, candy containers, and other treats. One could easily view 20th-century Halloween costumes as being a road map through popular cultural history-they reflect fads, television, space exploration, movies, comics, and personalities that shaped the past hundred years. Historians, collectors of Halloween items, and students of popular ...
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Handbags by Roseann Ettinger, 4th ed - 0764317229
Handbags have been an essential part of the feminine attire for nearly 200 years. This all-inclusive book showcases hundreds of unique handbags, from pouches worn in the dark ages to contemporary clutches, illustrated in 450 beautiful color images. This book traces the handbag's evolution as it has related to fashion and been influenced by history. The handbags range from delicate beaded reticules, to bold metal ring mesh bags and rhinestone-accented velvet evening bags. Leather, silk, plasti...
$22.75
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Hawaiian Shirt Designs - 0764300547
Beautiful and wild print shirts evolved from the special culture of Hawaii, a paradise of mild climate, clean water, and abundant flowers. With their beautiful Island landscapes, colorful tropical flowers, Asian images, surfer boys, and hula girls, Aloha shirts are great fun to wear and own. In this expansive book, over 425 different shirts are displayed in clear color photographs along with an historical text, women's clothing, 20 different button styles, and -- for the first time -- 229 res...
$28.97
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Hooked Rugs of the Deep South by Jessie A. Turbayne - 0764338013
The tradition of rug hooking is alive and kicking in the Heart of Dixie. Through 844 images, meet the people behind these hooked rugs of art, including a Hollywood great that gave it all up to hook rugs in Georgia. Be incarcerated with Mississippi hookers at Jail House Rock. Visit a Tennessee home with an all rug-hooking decor. Meet a Southern Tasha Tudor who is "the" expert on natural dyeing. Take a look back at rug hooking in rural Alabama between the two World Wars, and see what was consid...
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Imperial Silks: Ch'ing Dynasty Textiles in The Minneapolis Institute of Arts (2 Vols) - 1878529722
This stunning two-volume book is the long-awaited catalogue of the exquisite collection of Ch'ing (Qing) dynasty imperial textiles and costumes from the collection of The Minneapolis Institute of Arts. This collection has a rich history. Approximately half of it belonged to the San Francisco attorney William E. Colby, who had amassed the collection throughout the opportunistic decades of the 1920's and 1930's, and was acquired by The Minneapolis Institute of Arts under the advice of Alfred Pi...
$125.00
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Japanese Children's Fabrics 1950s to 1970s - 0764319671
This book will take you on an unforgettable comic adventure through the colorful and cute imaginations of mid-century Japanese textile designers. Travel on the hem of fun with the vibrant children's manga or illustration that have been translated into delightful fabric designs. Over 300 images portray children, animals, and whimsical worlds, all beautifully photographed to peak the interest of fabric collectors and historians, sewing enthusiasts, designers, and those who love all things Japan...
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Massachusetts Quilts: Our Common Wealth - 1584657456
The Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project (MassQuilts) is a volunteer organization that holds "documentation days" across the state to identify, date, and photograph pre-1950 quilts in private and museum collections. Formally organized in 1994, to date 6,000 quilts have been documented (the original goal was 3,000). These quilts provide a window through which to view the history of the state, telling stories of international trade and domestic manufacture, economic booms and busts, nation...
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Men's Clothing & Fabrics in the 1890s - 0764306162
By today's standards, men wore formal dress every day in the 1890s. The color lithographs and line drawings of men dressed for work that are shown here bear striking contrast to men in the streets now. That very fact makes these clothes more than interesting today, they are actually time capsules for the lifestyle of a century ago. Heavy woolen cloth that has lasted a hundred years, and practical styles that were always comfortable and smart-looking bear witness to the time before automobiles...
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Printed and Lace Handkerchiefs by Betty Wilson - 0764318012
Collecting pretty handkerchiefs has become a wide-spread and popular hobby for many people. This entertaining and comprehensive identification and price guide will be useful and fun for all vintage linen enthusiasts. Over 400 color photographs and a lively and factual text present hankies from both historical and design points of view. You will learn how events of the 20th century influenced their designs, and how clever hankie aprons and wall-hanging hankie-quilts were popular. To aid collec...
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Restoring & Collecting Antique Beaded Purses - 0943294029
Restoring & Collecting Antique Beaded Purses is the third in a series by Evelyn Haertig concerning antique purses. A retired teacher / author, Ms. Haertig has been dealing with antiques for more than forty years and is the internationally-recognized authority on this subject. In Restoring & Collecting Antique Beaded Purses, she shares her knowledge of restoring techniques and how to evaluate purses, thus ensuring future values.
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Sculpture in Silk: Costumes from Japan's Noh Theater - 0974207209
Sculpture in Silk: Costumes from Japan's Noh Theatre reveals the philosophical and historical significance of costuming from the Theatre and illustrates innovative weaving techniques, which reached their zenith during the Edo period. This exhibition includes 20 magnificent historic Noh costumes collected by the Yamaguchi Research Center which is renowned for its expertise in Noh costume production. The contemporary costumes, along with Noh masks and accessories, have been created by the Cente...
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Silken Threads Lacquer Thrones: Lan Na Court Textiles - 1588860175
The unique character of Lan Na culture, so different from that of coastal Southeast Asia, is reflected in the textiles and dress of its 19th century courts, and was developed through the integration of local cultures and societies living in the hills and valleys. In the court workshops, indigenous silk and cotton, Chinese silk, Burmese and Shan fabrics, with embroideries and sumptuous trimmings, were used to create ceremonial court dress, while goldsmiths and silversmiths, wood carvers and la...
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Southeast Asian Textiles: Indonesia's Exquisite Diversity - 0764318101
The exquisite diversity of textiles in this book will fascinate all who behold them! Southeast Asian textiles have long been recognized on the world's international market as superb examples of textile art. This book explores their artistic significance, providing an overview of the various styles, designs, and decorative techniques through over 260 color photographs. It gives practical suggestions for collectors on how to care for, value, and use specimen textiles in the home. Chapters are d...
$30.35
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Stetson Hats & The John B. Stetson Company 1865-1970 - 0764302116
This book provides a sweeping survey of hats produced by the company whose name is synonymous with western hats. Original research charts the development of the John B. Stetson Company of Philadelphia. Over 500 illustrations display Stetson hats (men's and women's alike), hat boxes, miniature boxes, and surprisingly large numbers of collectible items associated with this most famous hat company which were never worn on anyone's head. Also included are reminiscences of individuals closely r...
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Textiles and Interiors of the Arts & Crafts Movement - 1840132663
The Arts and Crafts Movement embodied the late nineteenth century desire to create beautiful yet functional objects that would improve the lives of craftsmen and their customers alike. Based on writings by aesthetes such as Pugin, Arts and Crafts proponents were nostalgic for the works of ancient artisans, whose creations denoted hard work and craftsmanship, rather than the uniform items being mass-produced at the time. Artists and designers of all kinds were drawn together by these ideal...
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Textiles from Burma, James Henry Green Collection - 1588860671
Travelers to Burma over the centuries have recorded the sumptuous textiles produced and worn in great variety by the different people living there. Collectors have brought vivid examples of these textiles back to museums and collections around the world. Textiles from Burma presents the richness of these textiles traditions, illustrated with example from the James Henry Green Collection at Brighton Museum, and from other collections around the world. In essays and case studies by textiles sch...
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The Complete Guide to Collecting Hooked Rugs -Unrolling the Secrets - 076431954X
Pleasing to the eye and gentle on the foot, few can resist the charm of a hand-hooked rug or ignore the fact that the prices of hooked rugs have steadily risen over the past 30 years. Sought after by collectors, antique dealers, rug hookers, textile enthusiasts, folk art lovers, and interior decorators, the rugs documented in this book, complete with over 400 color photos, make it a must-have for all who admire these versatile floor and wall coverings. Dividing the rugs into three age categor...
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