Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Art Needlework Art Needlework, originally published in 1893, is a comprehensive guide to the art of needlework. This meticulously detailed manual, created by Brainerd & Armstrong Co., offers instruction and inspiration for a variety of needlework techniques prevalent... RRP: $58.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Costumers at Work Costumers at Work: The Collaborative Creativity, Emotional Labour, and Technical Skill of Costume Creation explores the various forms of work carried out in the costume workshop by the myriads of skilled professionals who transform ideas and sketches... RRP: $105.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting 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... RRP: $252.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Gentlemen's Dress Accessories In the mid-nineteenth century, men wished to balance the sobriety of their clothing: if fashion dictated drab coloring, they could add ornament. Hence gentlemen came to display a selection of male jewellery, including the watch chain or 'albert' with its... RRP: $29.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Of Indian Carpets and Carpetwallahs Carpets adorn living spaces across the length and breadth of the country and are appreciated for many qualities-their design, their colours, their 'feel'-but rarely their history. Yet, each carpet has a story hidden within its intricate details, and the... RRP: $66.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Unlocking the Secrets of Leadership in Blankets Unleash your leadership potential in the unique context of blankets with this comprehensive guide. From understanding the foundations of blanket leadership to leading with diversity and navigating ethical dilemmas, this book equips. with the skills and... RRP: $140.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added The Halloween Society Unmasked 1987-1990 & Beyond - Volume 2 (hardback) The Halloween Society, founded in the late 1980s, transformed monster masks from disposable products to bonafide works of art. Now its colorful history and dramatic influence is documented in Ron Magid's two-volume memoir, The Halloween Society... RRP: $92.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added The Halloween Society Unmasked 1987-1990 & Beyond - Volume 2 The Halloween Society, founded in the late 1980s, transformed monster masks from disposable products to bonafide works of art. Now its colorful history and dramatic influence is documented in Ron Magid's two-volume memoir, The Halloween Society... RRP: $75.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Historic Costuming This classic, historical book is a detailed and comprehensive look at the history of historic costuming which is perfect for anyone with a professional interest in theatrical production or design. Extensively and beautifully illustrated this is a worthy... RRP: $65.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Sandals, Mandals, and Mary Janes Scholarly but approachable. The author's thorough research offers a mix of fact and personal experience.-Liz Mellish, Ph.D., University College LondonShoes really don't have a gender-this is all a social construction. This book is a great addition to the... RRP: $27.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Notes On Applied Work And Patchwork This early work, originally intended for use by those who were interested in a craft which has a long and vigorous domestic tradition contains an interesting introduction and sixteen beautiful plates displaying a selection of museum piece patchwork. Many... RRP: $22.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Rifles And Ammunition Rifles and Ammunition: And Rifle Shooting is a comprehensive guide to the art of rifle shooting, written by Harcourt Ommundsen and originally published in 1915. The book covers a wide range of topics related to rifles and ammunition, including the... RRP: $102.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Historic Costumes and How to Make Them (Dover Fashion and Costumes) Create Accurate Historical Costumes and Clothing for Theater and ReenactmentsSuccessful stage productions and engaging historical reenactments rely on effective costuming to sell their illusions. Choosing the correct design, shape, cut, and color of... RRP: $53.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Chinese Fans In China, a fan has traditionally been both a practical object and an artistic work that expresses the owner’s learning or personality. The high-end craftsmanship of Chinese fans, encompassing poetry, calligraphy and painting, has long captivated the... RRP: $30.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Colors of Heritage Shades of Legacy Imaginative Indian Stories is an entrancing display that rises above existence to exhibit the rich embroidery of India's social legacy through an energetic range of creative articulations. This vivid experience welcomes guests on a... RRP: $51.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added A Dictionary of Lace Handy reference of more than 400 lace-related terms (Florentine knots, lappets, spangles, reticella, honiton, Tuscan filet, and more) plus discussions of the origin, nomenclature, dating, and development of more controversial lace forms. Over 250... RRP: $26.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added The Carpet Dealer's Guide The Carpet Dealer's Guide: A Manual of Practical Information on the Art of Measuring Rooms and Cutting Carpets is a book written by John H. Macke in 1891. The book is a comprehensive guide for carpet dealers and anyone interested in the art of measuring... RRP: $78.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Souvenirs, 1860-1889 (1893) Souvenirs, 1860-1889 is a memoir written by Jean Marie Lazare Caubet and published in 1893. The book recounts Caubet's experiences as a soldier in the French army during the late 19th century. Caubet served in various campaigns, including the... RRP: $83.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Early Literature of Lacemaking This book collects three early texts with full illustrations on lacemaking: Old Point Lace, and How to Copy It (1878), by Daisy Waterhouse Hawkins; Point and Pillow Lace (1899), by A. Mary Sharp; Lace: Its Origin and History (1904), by Samuel L... RRP: $58.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Pattern Sources Of Scriptural Subjects In Tudor And Stuart Embroideries "Pattern Sources Of Scriptural Subjects In Tudor And Stuart Embroideries" explores the colourful history of embroidery, focusing on the sources of design of "scriptural" subjects in English needlework during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This... RRP: $36.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Embroidery Most Sumptuously Wrought - Dutch Embroidery Designs In The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York "Embroidery Most Sumptuously Wrought" takes a look at historical Dutch embroidery, focusing on exquisite examples contemporarily held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Including interesting historical information as well as expert descriptions... RRP: $36.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added English Domestic Embroidery - Elizabeth to Anne "English Domestic Embroidery" is a detailed account of the history and development of embroidery in England from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century. This highly-readable account looks in detail at the emergence and subsequent popularity and... RRP: $24.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Embroidery on Greek Women's Chemises in the Metropolitan Museum of Art This is a classic article on Greek embroidery, especially that found on women's chemises. The chemise is a basic garment worn by peasant women all over the Balkans for many centuries, as late as the twentieth century in some places. The article aims to... RRP: $43.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Ancient Russian Ecclesiastical Embroideries "Ancient Russian Ecclesiastical Embroideries" is a fascinating treatise looking at the history and development of embroidery in Russia, with a special focus on that which is related to the church. Dating back as far as the twelfth century, ecclesiastical... RRP: $43.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Traditional Quilting - Its Story And Its Practice This vintage book provides a detailed history and overview of the quilting industry, exploring its routes, developments, popularity, and revival. It also provides extensive descriptions and explanations as to how quilts have been produced, making it... RRP: $45.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added American Costume Dolls - How to Make and Dress Them This vintage book is a guide to American costume dolls, being a manual on how to make and dress them. With simple, helpful diagrams and step-by-step instructions, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in antique dolls, and will be... RRP: $39.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Catalogue of Textiles From Burying-Grounds in Egypt; Volume 3 Discover the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian textiles with this in-depth catalogue. From tomb decorations to everyday clothing, this book offers a comprehensive overview of textile production in ancient Egypt.This work has been selected by scholars... RRP: $53.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Costumes anciens et modernes Ce livre est un trésor pour les amateurs de mode et de costumes anciens. Ambroise Firmin-Didot et Cesare Vecellio offrent une vue complète et passionnante sur les habits anciens et modernes du monde entier.This work has been selected by scholars as being... RRP: $53.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added One, Two, Buckle My Shoe Collection One, Two, Buckle My Shoe Collection: The Ultimate Guide to Our Soles is the quintessential book for shoe lovers and shoe collectors.Elegant and stylish, this book gives shoe collectors of all kinds a personal inventory and registration system for their... RRP: $97.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Catalogue no. 8 A fascinating glimpse into the world of turn-of-the-century equestrian equipment, offering a catalogue of products and prices for a range of goods including saddlery, harnesses, blankets, and fly nets, providing a valuable resource for researchers and... RRP: $42.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Chats on Old Lace and Needlework This book provides an overview of the history and production of lace and other needlework. It includes chapters on various styles of lace, as well as a section on embroidery and other needlework techniques.This work has been selected by scholars as being... RRP: $46.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, And Domestic Arts Schools This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as... RRP: $78.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added The Structure Of Fibers, Yarns And Fabrics This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as... RRP: $89.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Clothing Records, Costs Of Clothing, Time Spent In Home Sewing, And Clothing Inventory Originally published in 1923, this work provides a fascinating insight into the clothing habits and practices of American homemakers in the early twentieth century. Part historical record and part practical guide, it includes sections on the cost and... RRP: $46.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Special List Of Fine Persian Rugs This lavishly illustrated catalog showcases the exquisite beauty of Persian carpets in all their glory. Featuring dozens of rare, oversized rugs, this volume offers a detailed look at the intricate patterns and sumptuous colors that distinguish these... RRP: $49.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Africa On The Floor - The Exhibition Catalogue The owner of Swedish gallery modernafricanart, Lande Anjous-Zygmunt was looking for a way to bring the African artists Bruce Onobrakpeya, Muraina Oyelami, Nike Davies Okundaye, Ehi Obinyan, Sam Ovraiti and Tola Wewe to a new audience. What she found was... RRP: $22.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Simple Embroidery and Simple Embroidery Design - A Two Volume How-To Guide for Beginners This is a classic guide to embroidery designed especially for amateurs. Embroidery is the handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as metal strips, pearls,... RRP: $43.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added A Descriptive Catalogue of the Lace and Embroidery in the South Kensington Museum The South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum) is home to one of the world's most extensive collections of lace and embroidery. This book offers a descriptive catalogue of some of the museum's most significant pieces, providing readers... RRP: $44.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added The Sellers Gough Fur Co. Limited, Toronto and Montreal This catalog offers a unique look at the history of the Sellers-Gough Fur Co., Limited in Toronto and Montreal. Featuring stunning photographs and detailed descriptions of the company's offerings, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the... RRP: $46.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added History and Manufacture of Floor Coverings If you are interested in the history and manufacture of floor coverings, this book is for you. It covers everything from the earliest materials used for floor coverings to the latest techniques and materials used in their manufacture.This work has been... RRP: $49.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Oriental art in American Rugs .. This beautiful book is a celebration of the artistry and craftsmanship of American rug-makers. Focusing on the influence of Oriental art on American design, this book includes stunning photographs of rugs and detailed descriptions of the techniques used... RRP: $46.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added American Orders And Societies And Their Decorations American Orders And Societies And Their Decorations: The Objects Of The Military And Naval Orders, Commemorative And Patriotic Societies Of The U.S. is a comprehensive guidebook that explores the various orders and societies in the United States and... RRP: $73.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Conversations with a Curator If you've ever been handed down an old piece of clothing or discovered such a treasure in an attic or closet, you've probably had a variation of this thought: "What is one to do with an interesting textile or an intriguing and maybe wearable relic?" Alda... RRP: $29.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Fur Trade Review, Volume 49, Issue 2 This issue of Fur Trade Review includes articles on the latest developments in the fur trade industry, including new techniques for trapping, processing, and selling furs. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this journal is an essential... RRP: $33.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Special Loan Exhibition of Carpets and Other Textiles From Asia Minor With over 100 illustrations and detailed descriptions, this unique exhibition catalogue provides a fascinating glimpse into the art and craft of carpets and textiles from Asia Minor. Featuring pieces from the esteemed collection of the Philadelphia... RRP: $37.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Tapisseries anciennes Un magnifique livre décrivant les tapisseries anciennes proposées lors d'une grande vente aux enchères ayant eu lieu à l'Hôtel Drouot. Les pages sont remplies d'images vibrantes qui évoquent la richesse culturelle et le raffinement de l'art textile à... RRP: $32.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Der chinesische Teppich Ein faszinierender Blick auf die Kunst des chinesischen Teppichs und seine jahrhundertealte Geschichte. Die Techniken und Designs sind von hoher Qualität und detailliert beschrieben, während die reichhaltige Kultur und Symbolik, die in jedem Teppich... RRP: $37.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
Add Wish List Add to Cart The item has been added Cinq tapisseries flamandes du XVIIe siècle; cinq tapisseries flamandes d'epoque Renaissance et XVIIe siècle Ce catalogue présente cinq magnifiques tapisseries flamandes du XVIIe siècle ainsi que cinq autres tapisseries de styles Renaissance et XVIIe siècle. Les illustrations en couleurs permettent d'apprécier la qualité des tissus et des motifs. Ce livre est... RRP: $32.00 Add to Cart The item has been added
