The Mode in Furs: A Historical Survey with 680 Illustrations
ISBN: 9780486478722 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From prehistoric garments to modern high-fashion designs, this unique survey traces the history of furs and fur accessories. R. Turner Wilcox, a former fashion editor for Women's Wear Daily, begins with practical uses of reindeer hides and bearskins for warmth during the Stone Age. Advancing to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Persia, Greece, and Rome, she defines fur's role as a status symbol during the Renaissance and its eventual adoption by wearers outside the aristocracy.
The 680 drawings that illustrate this volume depict furs of all times and places: panther skins of... From prehistoric garments to modern high-fashion designs, this unique survey traces the history of furs and fur accessories. R. Turner Wilcox, a forme...
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72,98 zł |
Early Literature of Lacemaking: Old Point Lace, Point and Pillow Lace, Lace: Its Origin and History
ISBN: 9781930585942 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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142,85 zł |
From the Elegant to the Everyday
ISBN: 9781621375203 / Angielski / Miękka / 80 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With full color photographs of more than 50 garments - few of which have ever been published before - this book is an essential purchase for those who are fascinated by historic costume. Written to accompany the exhibition, -From the Elegant to the Everyday: 200 Years of Fashion in Northern New England, - held at the Saco Museum in Maine from March 15 through May 3, 2014, this catalogue surveys the major fashion trends that affected men's and women's clothing styles from the mid-18th to the mid-20th centuries. Featuring highlights from the Saco Museum's own collection, along with significant...
With full color photographs of more than 50 garments - few of which have ever been published before - this book is an essential purchase for those who...
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96,19 zł |
Victoria Gray Unfolded: The Speaking Linens
ISBN: 9781456500238 / Angielski / Miękka / 126 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Victoria Gray Unfolded is a compilation of designs created by the author, which were created for numerous historical fashion shows in Missouri and Illinois to date. Within these pages stories of hankies, linens, drapes, laces and trims emerge into beautiful historic designs. You won't believe how a simple hankie began it all
Victoria Gray Unfolded is a compilation of designs created by the author, which were created for numerous historical fashion shows in Missouri and Ill...
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108,26 zł |
Batik, Traditional Textiles of Indonesia: From the Rudolf Smend & Donald Harper Collections
ISBN: 9780804846431 / Angielski / Twarda / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Batik occupies a special place in Indonesian culture. Each fabric has a rich story to tell--as a reflection of the nation's religious beliefs, sophisticated court cultures and cosmopolitan history. The extraordinary textiles in this book are from the collections of Rudolf Smend and Donald Harper. Most date from the period 1880 to 1930 when the art of batik reached its apogee. Having collected historic batik for over thirty years and published two books on the subject, Rudolf Smend has invited his friend and fellow batik specialist Donald Harper to contribute his fine collection to...
Batik occupies a special place in Indonesian culture. Each fabric has a rich story to tell--as a reflection of the nation's religious beliefs, soph...
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128,94 zł |
The Aloha Shirt: Spirit of the Islands
ISBN: 9781938340567 / Angielski / Twarda / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The most colorful and complete book published on the most enduring souvenir ever invented: the Hawaiian shirt. Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of images, this book recounts the colorful stories behind these marvelous shirts: as cultural icons, evocative of the mystery and the allure of the islands, capturing the vibe of the watermen culture and lifestyle -- casual, relaxed, and fun. Valued by professional collectors and by millions of vacationers and fashionistos, these shirts are enjoying a fashion revival. Drawing from hundreds of interviews, newspaper and magazine archives,...
The most colorful and complete book published on the most enduring souvenir ever invented: the Hawaiian shirt. Beautifully illustrated with hundre...
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301,35 zł |
Nineteenth-Century Women's Fashion
ISBN: 9780764350139 / Angielski / Twarda / 408 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Follows high-style couture trends over a 100-year period from 1800 to 1900, as illustrated in 374 color photographs of original, hand-colored fashion plates from the author's private collection. The 11 chapters (organized by decade) include a brief survey of the subtle changes in clothing design through each decade and a social history of the times. Follow the whims of fashion on this promenade through the 1800s, when high-society women sported beribboned toques and turbans and crinolines, capes, and extravagant sleeves. Based mostly on original French artwork, the fashion plates, which...
Follows high-style couture trends over a 100-year period from 1800 to 1900, as illustrated in 374 color photographs of original, hand-colored fashion ...
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161,14 zł |
A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting
ISBN: 9781138132146 / Angielski / Twarda / 274 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The effective preparation of garments for display is essential for exhibitions of contemporary and historical dress. Costumes not only need to be visually appealing but also fully supported and historically accurate. This book provides a comprehensive guide to mounting costumes from the eighteenth century to the present day. It includes methods for adapting and shaping figures to create historical silhouettes, constructing underpinnings and making replicas and toiles using inexpensive and simple techniques. A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting is an invaluable resource for conservators,...
The effective preparation of garments for display is essential for exhibitions of contemporary and historical dress. Costumes not only need to be visu...
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654,86 zł |
Darlings of Dress: Children's Costume 1860-1920
ISBN: 9780764349393 / Angielski / Twarda / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This nostalgic look at children's costume, from 1860 to 1920, reveals diverse cultural influences on its manufacture and design. More than 300 historic photographs, fashion plates, and selections from vintage catalogs and magazines, plus 115 color images, show examples of costume and accessories. See infants in period dress plus school-aged and teen fads and trends. Learn about the history of clothing use and development, fabric types, conservation and storage of textiles, and artistic inspiration, all arranged by decade. All types of clothing are represented, including christening gowns;...
This nostalgic look at children's costume, from 1860 to 1920, reveals diverse cultural influences on its manufacture and design. More than 300 histori...
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161,14 zł |
Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life
ISBN: 9780500519912 / Angielski / Twarda / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia explores the significance and beauty of textiles from across the Middle East, Turkey, and Central Asia. This vast region has been the focus of population movements, exploration, and trade for thousands of years and is home to a wealth of textile traditions. From the intricate embroidery on a Palestinian wedding dress to the complex iconography on an Afghan war rug, textiles reflect the beliefs, practices, and experiences of people from these lands. The book is arranged thematically with pieces grouped according to their purpose... Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia explores the significance and beauty of textiles from across the Middle East, Turkey, and Ce... |
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158,81 zł |
Quilting Memories
ISBN: 9781540566188 / Angielski / Miękka / 46 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a catalog for Quilting Memories, an exhibition of historic quilts at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History in Port Townsend, Washington from September 2016 to February 2017. The quilts exhibited are from the collection of the historical society; most are loans from members of the community. All represent skill and artistry far beyond practical requirements. As cherished heirlooms, they illustrate hard-working women's deep desire for beauty and creative expression.
This is a catalog for Quilting Memories, an exhibition of historic quilts at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History in Port Townsend, Washington from S...
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90,17 zł |
Fantasy Masks
ISBN: 9781546479017 / Angielski / Miękka / 82 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. There are 40 beautiful, very decorative fantasy masks in this coloring book that cover a wide range of topics including butterflies, flowers, birds and so many more. The images are realistic and grayscale. The coloring pages are 8.5" x 11," one sided and have a nice black border to allow coloring all the way to the edge of the page. All four cover images are in this edition. This book is suitable for advanced colorists.
There are 40 beautiful, very decorative fantasy masks in this coloring book that cover a wide range of topics including butterflies, flowers, birds an...
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40,64 zł |
African Lace-Bark in the Caribbean: The Construction of Race, Class, and Gender
ISBN: 9781350058507 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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176,25 zł |
Dragon Coloring Book for Adults: Stress-relief Coloring Book For Grown-ups, Men, Women
ISBN: 9781981869794 / Angielski / Miękka / 66 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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36,79 zł |
Navajo Pictorial Weaving, 1860-1950: Expanded, Revised Edition
ISBN: 9780764355844 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Expanded Revised Edition.
Expanded Revised Edition.
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206,48 zł |
Tapestries
ISBN: 9781784423834 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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42,37 zł |
Beads Designs Graph Paper: Graph Paper for Bead Pattern, Jewelry Pattern Designs Your Favorite/ Loomed Bead Projects/Butterfly Cover, 8.5"x 11",1
ISBN: 9781724937131 / Angielski / Miękka / 122 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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28,43 zł |
Inteligencia Emocional: Desatando Los Poderes Ocultos de la Inteligencia Emocional Para Alcanzar M
ISBN: 9781731279422 / Hiszpański / Miękka / 74 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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44,97 zł |
Girls in Different Costumes (A Coloring Book)
ISBN: 9781682603017 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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55,92 zł |
Upcycled Visions Men's Fashion Styles of the American Antique Past
ISBN: 9781986247504 / Angielski / Miękka / 76 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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33,90 zł |