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1	Miller's: Samplers: How to Compare & Value more books like this by Stephen Huber, Carol Huber add to wishlist Schoolgirl samplers and pictorial needlework are among the most sought-after textile collectables. This informative and colourful volume serves as a guide to developing an appraiser's eye and a connoisseur's knowledge. The authors share the secrets of professional appraisers as they show how to assess value in a sampler using a compare-and ... see all copies from $14.20! new only from $16.65! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Quilts in America more books like this by Patsy Orlofsky add to wishlist This work on traditional quilts offers guidelines for establishing the age of antique quilts and information on the areas of the country where they were made. Techniques, tools, fabrics and dyes are described in detail, along with all the known types and patterns of quilt and how to care for them. see all copies from $4.13! new only from $12.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	The Identification of Lace more books like this by Pat Earnshaw add to wishlist This book guides the reader through the intricacies of identifying a piece of lace, listing and illustrating the points to look for in each lace. It covers the whole range of lace from all parts of the world, selecting for examination of those major types which the collector or dealer is most likely to come across or hear about. The numerous ... see all copies from $6.75! new only from $11.93! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Linens and Lace more books like this by Tricia Foley, Lilo Raymond (Photographer) add to wishlist The author of Having Tea has teamed up with a prize-winning photographer for this exquisite and practical guide to buying and living with vintage household linens. 150 full-color photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.31! \| first editions
5	Small Endearments: Nineteenth Century Quilts for Children and Dolls, Second Edition more books like this by Sandi Fox, Max Lucado, B.A., M.A. add to wishlist Providing more than warmth and decoration, 19th-century quilts for children and dolls were actually celebrations in fabric of life that served as colorful records of important family events such as marriages, births, and deaths. With more than 250 illustrations (173 in color) Size C. see all copies from $3.00! new only from $3.00! \| first editions
6	Discovering Old Buttons Discovering Old Buttons more books like this by Primrose Peacock add to wishlist Button collecting has been a hobby in America and Britain for a number of years. Organised along the lines of stamp collecting, there is an incredible variety of buttons available, with the most magnificent produced during the eighteenth century. This book outlines button history and describes the types of buttons that the average collector is ... see all copies from $3.98! new only from $5.87! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Medieval Costume in England and France: The 13th, 14th and 15th Centuries more books like this by Mary G Houston add to wishlist Splendid pictorial documentation, carefully researched, of royal apparel, ecclesiastical dress and vestments, academic and legal garments, and civilian dress of all classes. see all copies from $4.43! new only from $7.02! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The American Quilt: A History of Cloth and Comfort 1750-1950 more books like this by Roderick Kiracofe, Pam Krauss (Editor), Sharon Reisendorph (Photographer) add to wishlist Enables readers to see in patchwork quilts the history of our nation--and reflections of the women whose lives have too often remained in history's shadow. Most of the book's 250 stunning, full-color quilts have never before been published. Kiracofe can be seen on PBS's The Great American Quilt. see all copies from $7.89! new only from $18.41! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Fragrance: The Story of Perfume from Cleopatra to Chanel more books like this by Edwin T Morris add to wishlist Enter the unexpected and intriguing realm of scent, where fragrances have the power to calm as well as to stimulate. These tales from the ancient quest for pleasing aromas offer a microcosm of history's larger movements, from the scented sails of Cleopatra's barges to modern-day fashion trends. This book is more than a historical overview of one ... see all copies from $9.86! new only from $59.00! \| first editions
10	Historic Costume in Pictures more books like this by Braun & Schneider add to wishlist Chronologically arranged plates of historic costume originally published in the German magazine Munchener Bilderbogen between 1861 and 1890. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.15! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Ohio Is My Dwelling Place: Schoolgirl Embroideries, 1803-1850 more books like this by Sue Studebaker, Kimberly Smith Ivey (Foreword by) add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $9.22! new only from $12.98! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Dating Fabrics - A Color Guide: 1800-1960 more books like this by Eileen Trestain, Barbara Smith add to wishlist Textile appraisers and collectors of fabrics, quilts, and antiques can use this book to recognize, identify, and date vintage American fabrics as used in quilts and clothing. Over 1,000 color fabric swatches are shown in this handy, pocket-size reference guide. Simply match antique fabrics by selecting a time period and comparing colors and prints. see all copies from $14.95! new only from $18.40! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Antique Quilts & Textiles: A Price Guide to Functional and Fashionable Cloth Comforts more books like this by Bobbie Aug, Gerald Roy add to wishlist This book contains hundreds of color photographs that identify, illustrate, and evaluate antique textiles of interest in the marketplace today, including quilts, coverlets, Marseille spreads, bonnets, Amish socks, aprons, petticoats, and other fashions for the body and home. The information included in the book allows the reader to familiarize ... see all copies from $3.05! new only from $4.99! \| first editions
14 view cover	Vintage Hats & Bonnets: Collectors ID & Value Guide 1770-1970 more books like this by Susan Langley add to wishlist For centuries the hat has reflected the mood of its wearer and the spirit of its time. Hats are the crowning glory, the pinnacle, the grand finale of an outfit. Through history, when times were good, a joyous hat was a triumphant banner - when times were desperate, a brave hat could raise spirits. Vintage Hats & Bonnets is a time machine that ... see all copies from $12.95! first editions
15 view cover	Warman's Vintage Quilts Warman's Vintage Quilts: Identification and Price Guide Identification and Price Guide more books like this by Maggi McCormick Gordon, Maggi McCormick Gordon add to wishlist The rich history and fascinating colour, fabrics and designs of vintage quilts take centre stage in Warman's[registered] "Vintage Quilts".Evocative, never before seen colour photographs of over 300 vintage museum-quality quilts, created mainly between 1850 and 1960, will teach readers about styles and quilting traditions, including chintz and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
16 view cover	The Book of Fine Linen more books like this by Francoise de Bonneville add to wishlist Household linens incarnate a complex tradition that spans centuries and an astounding breadth of cultures. They exist in an infinite variety of fibers and weaves and can be adorned with embroidery, lace and other exquisite refinements. Linens have occasionally become so silken, so finely damasked and so magnificently decorated that they aroused ... see all copies from $28.59!
17 view cover	Classical Tradition in Anatolian Carpets more books like this by Walter B Denny add to wishlist This text provides a fresh and concise look at Anatolian carpets from the 14th to the 20th centuries, including some of the oldest surviving examples of Turkish carpets. Turkish rugs have been a part of European culture since the 14th century. Far more embedded in the Western consciousness than any other carpet type, they are among the most sought ... see all copies from $18.00! new only from $18.07! \| SVS
18	Pictorial History of Costume more books like this by Wolfgang Bruhn add to wishlist see all copies from $3.30! new only from $55.99! \| first editions
19 view cover	English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century: A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 Illustrations more books like this by C Willett Cunnington add to wishlist Remarkably thorough descriptions, information about hundreds of fashions: morning dresses, riding outfits, bridal gowns, more. Also millinery, footwear, etc. Based on contemporary sources. Indispensable for costume, fashion students. Bibliography. see all copies from $17.60! new only from $19.28! \| SVS
20 view cover	Five Centuries of American Costume more books like this by R Turner Wilcox add to wishlist Depictions of everyday wear of Vikings, Mayans, Aztecs, Incas, and principal North American Indian tribes, plus the varied costumes of the Spanish, Portuguese, English, French, German, and Scandinavians who settled on the American continents. Military uniforms from the 16th to the mid-20th century are also portrayed. 404 black-and-white ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.02! \| first editions \| SVS
21	Threads of Identity: Embroidery and Adornment of the Nomadic Rabaris more books like this by Judy Frater add to wishlist Presents in depth embroideries and dress of the Rabaris of western India. In a pioneering approach to textile study, this book synthesizes folk art and culture, history and anthropology. it portrays the Rabaris as proud, independent, and deeply wedded to tradition, as well as explaining the roles of embroidery and dress in their lives. see all copies from $75.06! new only from $75.06! \| first editions
22 view cover	Silk Art Embroidery: A Woman's History of Ornament & Empowerment more books like this by Donna Cardwell add to wishlist Learn the fascinating history of a distinct style of needlework fashionable in Victorian America from approximately 1877 to 1912. Read how it began, learn the techniques used to create it, and gain detailed information to identify it. This is the compelli see all copies from $22.62! new only from $22.62!
23 view cover	Flatweaves of Turkey more books like this by Arend Bandsma, Robin Brandt add to wishlist Illustrated in colour, this text highlights the sheer beauty of Turkish flatweaves by presenting a range of kilim types from diverse regions of Turkey. A total of 118 examples, ranging from prayer kilims to yastiks and brocades, are illustrated and discussed, emphasizing the wealth of colour and innovative designs used by mainly nomadic and ... see all copies from $19.99! new only from $19.99! \| SVS
24 view cover	Vintage White Linens: A to Z more books like this by Marsha L Manchester add to wishlist From common domestic doilies to custom European tablecloths exquisitely adorned with hand embroidery and lace, white linens are shown in great variety here. Organized alphabetically, beginners, collectors, and discerning decorators all can easily find information and identify variations from handmade knit lace to machine-made eyelet embroidery. see all copies from $16.43! new only from $18.07!
25 view cover	Elegant Table Linens: From Weil & Durrs' Including Wilendur more books like this by Michelle Hayes, MD add to wishlist Linen products of the Weil & Durrs Company of New York City, from the 1920s to 1984, are of the highest quality, including Wilendur and other brands. A brief history of the company and descriptive text for over 250 tablecloths in 120 printed designs are featured. 425 color photographs display exquisite floral tablecloths, napkins, placemats, ... see all copies from $23.96! new only from $23.96!

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