Thanksgiving, the quintessential American holiday, is a time to rethink the values on which the United States was founded. Here it is presented through nearly 900 photos depicting 3,400 diverse images. Ranging from the nineteenth century to the present day, this comprehensive assortment includes platters, plates, decorations, postcards, candy containers, decanters, toys, turkey calls, and more. The turkey itself is exhaustively portrayed in ceramic, glass, pottery, paper, and wood. Also featured are items related to special Thanksgiving Day events, such as football games, parades, and "turkey...

Gracious table settings of the 1920s and '30s are a joy to behold. Coordinated glass dinnerware sets produced in the Depression era contained a wonderful assortment of specialized pieces, each serving a specific purpose for the family meal. Showcased here are centerpieces, candleholders, center-handled trays and bowls, tidbit servers, Serva-snack sets, relish dishes, candy dishes, cake plates, punch sets, and more. The informative text features an overview of each category, and captions provide specific descriptions, manufacturers, dates, measurements, and current values. Become familiar with...

Founded on a bluff overlooking the mighty Mississippi River, Memphis, Tennessee has been known as the city of "white gold" (for the cotton shipped from its waterfront), "home of the blues," and the "birthplace of rock 'n roll." Tourists from around the world flock to see historic Beale Street and no visit is complete without a tour of Graceland, Elvis Presley's home. In addition, Memphis has become a Mecca for historians and tourists interested in immersing themselves in the history of the civil rights movement in the United States. Over 250 vintage postcards, most from the early to mid-20th...

The many 19th and 20th century American Indian collectibles showcased in this book especially embrace authentic weapons and weapon cases, horse gear, tools, stone pipes, and ceremonial items. Actual old trade goods, such as Hudson's Bay collectibles, trade beads, trade cloth, and trade blankets, are also featured. Contemporary replicas of traditional Indian art appear, including clothing, ornamented blankets, pouches and bags, parfleches, and more. Extensive text provides valuable information for collectors on identifying old and new artifacts, plus fascinating background on Indian...

Of all the forms advertising has taken through the years, few have been as effective as those found on the dials of America's clocks. People want to know what time it is, and advertisers found creative ways to give them the time and "a message from their sponsors." The results are sought after by collectors around the world. For the first time, Mike Bruner has gathered together many of these examples of advertising ingenuity in one beautiful volume. From the wooden mechanical examples of the 1870s to the later neon electric models, the advertising clock is celebrated. In all over three...

Here is a chance to get to know some of earth's most fascinating creatures through wood carving. Brian Gilmore provides patterns and easy to follow carving instructions for 10 species of whales. More than 150 color photographs lead the carver step-by-step through the carving and painting of the Great Right Whale and the Killer Whale and provide direction for the alterations needed to carve the other species. All of the projects in the book can be made as simple or as complex as the carver desires. A gallery of whale carvings will help provide ideas and inspiration, and for the budding...

Share the excitement with renowned and talented carver Robert Neuenschwander, as you see a whimsical cowboy character bear come to life from a rough block of wood These methods are not found in any other carving book and will prove to be enlightening to everyone from the pen-knife whittler to the professional carver. Included are over 300 detailed and easy-to-follow close-up color photos, showing blocking, carving, detailing, finishing, and a special section showing Robert's sharpening techniques. Also showcased are a gallery of photos and detailed patterns showing all eight members of the...

The Michelin(R) Man has been the subject of thousands of advertising and automobilia items around the world for over 100 years, many with exceptional graphic designs. This compendium concentrates on the most outstanding graphic design examples from 1900 to the 1950s, many in full color. Over 400 beautiful posters, hood ornaments, tin and porcelain signs, counter displays, three-dimensional figures, repair tins, clocks, ashtrays, car radiator mascots, key chains, and more appear here, many never seen in books before. This is a designer's dream book of classic 20th century advertising graphics...

The saga of the American cowgirl, unlike that of the cowboy, is not well-chronicled, but their history is as appealing as it is colorful. The First Ladies from the Great American West live again in this comprehensive pictorial chronicle. Many of the photos are printed here for the first time. Detailed captions provide the reader with rodeo lore, as well as biographical accomplishments of these extraordinary women never before presented in a cohesive format. A true reference work, Cowgirls: Early Images and Collectibles includes three dimensional collectibles along with hundreds of original...

Bold and flashy, sweet and coquettish, stylish and elegant--plastic jewelry is all of these. In a comprehensive new study with over 400 beautiful color photographs of fabulous and original jewelry designs, explore the interesting and evolving history of plastics used to make jewelry. Meet the manufacturers, designers, and even salesmen who created the industry. See dazzling examples from Coro, Trifari, Lisner, Kramer, Selro, and more. Once considered "junk jewelry," Susan Maxine Klein shows that plastic jewelry is truly an art form.