Fashion and Costume in American Popular Culture: A Reference Guide
ISBN: 9780313294129 / Angielski / Twarda / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Providing a convenient and unique look at fashion and costume literature and how it has developed historically, this volume discusses monographic and reference literature and provides information on periodicals, research centers, and costume museums and collections. It also provides a new way of looking at the literature through a database of 58 Library of Congress subject headings. It covers topics from jeans to wedding dresses and features popular examples of how clothing is used and reflected in our culture through the literature discussed. Of interest to scholars, students, and anyone... Providing a convenient and unique look at fashion and costume literature and how it has developed historically, this volume discusses monographic a... |
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English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century: A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 Illustrations
ISBN: 9780486263236 / Angielski / Miękka / 576 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) The nineteenth century was a period of continuous change for women's clothing in England. The growing prosperity of the merchant class meant an ever-larger number of women for whom -dress- was a principal function in life, while the increasing availability of lower-priced ready-made garments enabled women of moderate means to purchase the fashions of the day. In addition, the development of the railways spurred the spread of new goods, while the removal of the tax on papers in 1854 produced an abundance of fashion magazines at cheap prices, bringing news of the latest styles to the...
The nineteenth century was a period of continuous change for women's clothing in England. The growing prosperity of the merchant class meant an ever-l...
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Tapestry Conservation: Principles and Practice
ISBN: 9780750661843 / Angielski / Twarda / 274 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Tapestry Conservation: Principles and Practice explores current practice and recent research in tapestry conservation, promoting awareness of recent developments among conservators and custodians of tapestries. The book facilitates more informed conservation practice and decision-making, and helps custodians to select the most appropriate method of intervention.
Tapestry Conservation: Principles and Practice explores current practice and recent research in tapestry conservation, promoting awareness of recent d...
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Collecting Household Linens
ISBN: 9780764301117 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Perfect for the experienced collector as well as for the novice, this book covers all the details, beginning with the origins of handmade linens and encompassing afghans, altar cloths, curtains and shade pulls, and bedspreads; subjects which have not been covered before because they have only recently become very collectible. Centerpieces and doilies are probably the best known of household linens because so many were made through the years, and the author makes it easy to identify the many varieties. Other popular areas covered are decorator pillows, napkins, and napkin rings.
Perfect for the experienced collector as well as for the novice, this book covers all the details, beginning with the origins of handmade linens and e...
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Antique Lace: Identifying Types and Techniques
ISBN: 9780764313844 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Lace, like silver or porcelain, can be classified by type and its date and place of origin often can be identified. But in the absence of marks giving maker or date, lace must be judged on its technical features and style. This new edition gathers fascinating and useful information in an easy to read and well-organized text covering needlepoint laces, embroideries, lace knitting and tatting, and bobbin laces made in Europe from the 16th century forward, including 19th century revivals. Each type is described and illustrated with hundreds of photographs and line drawings to show the technical...
Lace, like silver or porcelain, can be classified by type and its date and place of origin often can be identified. But in the absence of marks giving...
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Specs Appeal: Extravagant 1950s & 1960s Eyewear
ISBN: 9780764314032 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) "The eyes have it," in this colorful selection of outrageously whimsical eyeglass stylings from the fabulous 1950s and hip 1960s Whether dotted with rhinestones, molded into "cat's-eyes," or built up into tiara-like proportions, eyeglass frames with "specs appeal" are among today's hottest and most collectible fashion accessories. The 450 color photos and vintage ads shown here offer a dazzling eyeful of the best these eras had to offer. From harlequins to earring glasses, French "girl-watchers" to the original "rose-colored glasses," these eye-catchers capture '50s and '60s eyewear design...
"The eyes have it," in this colorful selection of outrageously whimsical eyeglass stylings from the fabulous 1950s and hip 1960s Whether dotted with ...
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Collectors' Guide to Vintage Souvenir Tablecloths and Linens
ISBN: 9780764319785 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Revisit those family vacations of yore through these charming, colorful tablecloths and linens. These whimsical collectibles are fun "snapshots" of America's tourist industry from the 1920s through the 1960s, as captured by enthusiastic textile designers on boldly printed cloths. Over 300 color photographs showcase state and souvenir tablecloths, towels, aprons, and scarves, all with wonderful graphics of state-related themes, popular tourist attractions, and historic events. Includes information on dating your souvenir linens, an up-to-date price guide, and a resource list of major...
Revisit those family vacations of yore through these charming, colorful tablecloths and linens. These whimsical collectibles are fun "snapshots" of Am...
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Elegant Table Linens
ISBN: 9780764320903 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) This beautiful book is the first to exclusively present what many agree are the very best of vintage household linens, the products of the Weil & Durrse Company of New York City, from the 1920s to 1984. Their Wilendur(TM) and other brands reign above others in the collecting world for good reason. The bold and beautifully executed patterns stand out as art of the highest quality. Their inks and dyes, as well as their base fabrics, were exceptional. This book provides a brief history of the Weil and Durrse Company and descriptive text for over 250 different tablecloths in 120 printed designs....
This beautiful book is the first to exclusively present what many agree are the very best of vintage household linens, the products of the Weil & Durr...
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Timeless Halloween Collectibles: 1920 to 1949, a Halloween Reference Book from the Beistle Company Archive with Price Guide
ISBN: 9780764321467 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) The definitive reference guide for vintage Halloween collectors looking for accurate information on each piece, as well as for designers looking for the best in Halloween graphics.
The collectibles showcased span what some people consider the "Golden Years" of Halloween production--1920 through 1949. You'll be charmed by the artwork of the many invitations shown and wonder how a host ever survived without the myriad party helps. Dozens of die cut items have graphics so vivid they almost jump from the pages See the artist's creativity at its best when you pore over the party games and hats.... The definitive reference guide for vintage Halloween collectors looking for accurate information on each piece, as well as for designers looking for t...
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Fun Handbags
ISBN: 9780764324932 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Fascinating, fabulous, and fun twentieth century handbags are a delight to look at, to carry, and to collect. The best make you smile because they are especially well designed, beautifully constructed, and a pleasure to own. Examine 140 special handbags that made the author pause and judge them among the most fun she has encountered over many years in the fashion world. Presented in ten chapters, they range from "Past Pleasures" to "Future Collectibles," in 177 color photographs, including details and makers' labels. Full identification, special comments that individualize their best...
Fascinating, fabulous, and fun twentieth century handbags are a delight to look at, to carry, and to collect. The best make you smile because they are...
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145,18 zł |
High Fashion Handbags: Classic Vintage Designs
ISBN: 9780764325083 / Angielski / Twarda / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) An essential part of the well dressed woman is her handbag. Here over 300 exquisite color photographs of handbags from the world's top fashion designers are brought together to vie for the attention of collectors, designers, and fashion gurus. See details of construction, designer logos, impeccable stitching, luxurious leathers and fabricated materials as components of high quality and high value luxury handbags in today's marketplace. Louis Vuitton, Judith Lieber, Fendi, Gucci, Chanel, Hermes, Roberta Di Camerino, Farragamo, Celine, Bottega Veneta, and more are all represented by many...
An essential part of the well dressed woman is her handbag. Here over 300 exquisite color photographs of handbags from the world's top fashion designe...
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201,97 zł |
Threads of Gold: Chinese Textiles: Ming to Ch'ing
ISBN: 9780764325380 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Chinese textiles go back thousands of years. The Silk Road was named for the extensive trade in these fine materials. Due to China's size and history of successive wealthy dynasties, a vast amount of textile art is available for study today. Great tombs have yielded beautiful and dateable pieces worn and used by elite members of Chinese society. These and other fragile examples reside in museums and a few private collections. Other examples of antique Chinese textiles are found still to be in the marketplace. While it is impossible to look at these beautiful examples and not admire the skill...
Chinese textiles go back thousands of years. The Silk Road was named for the extensive trade in these fine materials. Due to China's size and history ...
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Vintage Textured Barkcloth
ISBN: 9780764326639 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Barkcloth was the textile of choice for window treatments, upholstery, and other household textiles of the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. This book explores barkcloth's enduring appeal in almost 300 full-color images, demonstrating its scintillating combination of pattern, texture, and color. Lovers of vintage textiles and retro-design will relish this exploration. These vintage beauties are organized by florals, tropicals, leaves, abstracts, novelty, and conversational prints. Information about dating and identifying fabrics and manufacturers, along with tips on buying, restoring, and using these...
Barkcloth was the textile of choice for window treatments, upholstery, and other household textiles of the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. This book explores b...
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Traditional Kimono Silks
ISBN: 9780764326912 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) This swatch book is an inspiring visual tour of elegant fabric design using beautiful historic kimono remnants from Japan's Showa Period (1926-1989). More than 400 photographs and detailed captions provide information on motif identification, Japanese history and cultural traditions. The book is organized around favorite Japanese motifs, including cherry blossoms, peonies, maple leaves, bamboo shoots, waves, and clouds. It will be a source of ideas and inspiration for collectors, designers, quilters, and historians. A glossary of related terms, antique fabric resources, and a substantial...
This swatch book is an inspiring visual tour of elegant fabric design using beautiful historic kimono remnants from Japan's Showa Period (1926-1989). ...
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174,67 zł |
Ohio Is My Dwelling Place: Schoolgirl Embroideries, 1800-1850
ISBN: 9780821414521 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) One of the most intriguing cultural artifacts of our nation's past was made by young girls the embroidery sampler. In "Ohio Is My Dwelling Place," American decorative arts expert Sue Studebaker documents the samplers created in Ohio prior to 1850, the girls who made them, their families, and the teachers who taught them to stitch.
In this lavishly illustrated book, these now highly prized works are coupled with the stories behind their creations and the circumstances under which they were sewn. "Ohio Is My Dwelling Place" also includes an extensive chart of known pioneer teachers and... One of the most intriguing cultural artifacts of our nation's past was made by young girls the embroidery sampler. In "Ohio Is My Dwelling Place," Ame...
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Ohio Is My Dwelling Place: Schoolgirl Embroideries, 1803-1850
ISBN: 9780821414538 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Sue Studebaker documents samplers made by young girls in Ohio prior to 1850, the girls who made them, their families, and the teachers who taught them to stitch. Illustrations of these highly prized works are presented, along with the stories behind their creation.
Sue Studebaker documents samplers made by young girls in Ohio prior to 1850, the girls who made them, their families, and the teachers who taught them...
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The Ties That Blind: Neckties, 1945-1975
ISBN: 9780887409820 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Take a look at the wild, bold, colorful, and naughty designs that have swelled men's chests throughout necktie history. Follow the development of this manly fashion, from fabrics to tie care, and enjoy an astounding kaleidoscope of colors and motifs. Hundreds of neck and bow ties from the late twentieth century are displayed in 340 color pictures. The designs range from the incredible "Bold Look" ties of the late 1940s and early 1950s to the thinly conservative ties of the late 1950s. The early 1960s produced mundane ties, but Pop, Op, and Psychedelic Art ushered in another era in the late...
Take a look at the wild, bold, colorful, and naughty designs that have swelled men's chests throughout necktie history. Follow the development of this...
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Girl Scout Collector's Guide: A History of Uniforms, Insignia, Publications, and Memorabilia (Second Edition)
ISBN: 9780896725454 / Angielski / Twarda / 608 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) A welcome new edition of a standard unavailable for nearly a decadeIn more than nine decades of Girl Scouting, a vast popular and material culture has given rise to a wealth of Girl Scout history collections. More than an identification guide to uniforms, insignia, and other Girl Scout objects, this work also documents when changes occurred and why new items were introduced. Placing these objects in context, this essential guide provides a discerning look at the history and development of the Girl Scout Movement in the United States.Scholars and aficionados of Girl Scout history, costume...
A welcome new edition of a standard unavailable for nearly a decadeIn more than nine decades of Girl Scouting, a vast popular and material culture has...
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277,78 zł |
Your Vintage Keepsake: A Csa Guide to Costume Storage and Display
ISBN: 9780967644509 / Angielski / Miękka / 31 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) From family heirlooms to vintage purchases, almost everyone has some item of beautiful clothing or some treasured accessory worthy of preservation. The choices made in storing and displaying costume collectibles will determine not only their longevity but also their future value. This concise, clear guide by Margaret Ordonez is issued by the Costume Society of America, whose members bring their collective expertise to bear on consumers most frequent and most crucial questions about costume care.In simple and unambiguous terms, Your Vintage Keepsake offers options for storage, guidelines for...
From family heirlooms to vintage purchases, almost everyone has some item of beautiful clothing or some treasured accessory worthy of preservation. Th...
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1,000 Hats
ISBN: 9780764324031 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Over 1,240 beautiful museum quality hats reveal the milliner's ingenuity from the 1790s to the 1970s. Among the styles displayed are ascots, bourrelets, bigonnets, chapeaux rouges, nurses' hats, Pamelas, pillboxes, toreodors, turbans, and wedding hats. They are made with materials including felts, furs (real and imitation), and feathers, and are adorned with beads, flowers, sequins, and much more Among the milliners whose hats are shown are John B. Stetson, Tress & Co., Elsa Schiaparelli, Lilly Dache, Christian Dior, Laddie Northridge, Frank Olive, and Hattie Carnegie. The meticulously...
Over 1,240 beautiful museum quality hats reveal the milliner's ingenuity from the 1790s to the 1970s. Among the styles displayed are ascots, bourrelet...
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201,97 zł |